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The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Myrtle Irene, the one-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ray, who
reside on California mesa near the
Pea Green school house. died of con-
vulsions Tuesday night, September 4.
and was buried at the California mesa
cemetery the following day. The grief
stricken parents have the sympathy
of everyone.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Linn Luce. brother OF Mrs. L. A.
'Hick and well known to all old-timers
here. has been awarded a very lucra-
tive position as government stenog-
rapher at Washington. where he has
already gone to take up his new duties.
Linn is a hustler and is sure to make
good.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Two school boys got into an argu-
ment yesterday behind Mathers' store
and in the scuffle one of the young
sters wrenched the thumb of his op-
ponent out of joint The member
swelled badly and the boy was taken
to DR.. Shaffer for treatment. We
were unable to learn the names Of
the combatants.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

County Treasurer Earl Wilson and
Sidney Artt of Austin, will exhibit
some fine specimens of porkers at
the Montrose county fair this coming
week.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

After spending the summer vaca-
tion at home, Miss Mabelle Harrington
departed for Robideau Sunday even
ing to teach in the schools of that
place.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Mr. and Mrs. c. C. Belknap and
family of Paonia. motored through the
city Wednesday. en- route to Pullman,
Washington. where they will spend a
number OF months. for the benefit Of
Mrs. Belknap's health. It is a good
school town and the children will en-
ter there. but has turned the keys
OF Paonia. retains his business inter
ests there. but has turned the keys
over to other hands during his alb
sence.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Attention is called to the advertise
county fair. to be held September 18
to 81, inclusive. A good program is
assured.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Jessup arrived
yesterday afternoon from Lamar. and
will spend some time visiting their
daughter, Mrs. F.. R Stearns and
family and son. B. C. Jessup.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

H. r. Weilbacher. former promoter
of a reservoir-site up Black canon,
was here on business the latter part
Of the week. He left for Denver Mon
day.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

All the Delta county schools have
been busy places this week. getting
started on the year of hard work.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

DR.. w. S. Cleland writes from Fort
Riley: Busy every minute. but we
are getting a great training here to
be of use to the country. There are
about 1900 doctors here and about
11,000 carpenters, etc. Camp Funston,
seven miles away. will soon have
$4,000 men. Will try and write des-
cripion Of camp and work IL get any
time
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Prof. c. E. Dana returned home to
Delta the latter part of last week
after being away over two years. The
Prof was in the Northwest until about
four months ago. when he went back
to his old stamping grounds in Ottowa,
Illinois and remained until returning
to Delta. He has large interests here
and states that he will again be a
fixture in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

Sunshine biscuits will be demon
strated at the Delta Cash Grocery to-
morrow afternoon. All ladies invited
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

w. w. Campbell of the Mesa Mill
ing and Elevator company, arrived on
the morning train Tuesday from Grand
Junction to look after the interests of
that company here.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
C. o. Dotts had business in OIathe
the latter part of the week

C. o. Dotts had business in olathe
the latter part of the week.
Watch next weeks paper for our
opening advertisement Glenn Mil
linery.
Thomas Layden made a short trip
to Grand Junction on business the
latter part of last week.
Sunshine biscuits will be demon
strated at the Delta Cash Grocery to-
morrow afternoon. All ladies' invited.
DR.. H. K Porter returned Wednes-
day evening from a business trip to
Denver, where he was for about ten
days.
Mrs. c. H. Weeks, who has been
visiting here from Globe, Arizona. left
the Delta hospital Monday of this
week with a nine-pound girl.
o. H. Austin notifies us to send his
Independent to Lazear. instead of Hill
City, Kansas, where it has been going,
as he has moved back to the Delta
county town.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

days.
Mrs. c. H. Weeks, who has been
visiting here from Globe, Arizona, left
the Delta hospital Monday of this
week with a nine pound girl.
o. H. Austin notifies us to send his
Independent to Lazear. instead of Hill
City, Kansas. where it has been going,
as he has moved back to the Delta
county town.
w. w. Campbell of the Mesa Mill
ing and Elevator company. arrived on
the morning train Tuesday from Grand
Junction to look after the interests of
that company here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Jessup arrived
yesterday afternoon from Lamar. and
will spend some time visiting their
daughter Mrs. F. R Stearns and
family and son, B. c. Jessup.
Miss Bess Mcbride arrived Sunday
evening from her home in Conneaut-
vile. Penn. to take up her duties as
teacher in the Delta schools, after
having spent a pleasant vacation.
Mr.. A. V. Campberr, of Eckert, was
taken to the Delta hospital Monday,
where he received surgical treatment
for a fractured left knee. received
in being thrown from a horse that
same day. He is reported as getting
along fairly we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Austin Laycock. ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
George and son. Walter. of Garnet
mesa, motored to Palisade Sunday and
spent the day with Mrs. Georges
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. wachob. A
very pleasant trip was reported.
Prof. W. o. Anderson. of Paonia,
anu y. II. "IiiS' VI the same place,
were both successfully operated upon
for appendicitis Saturday at the Delta
hospital While both are still at the
institution they are resting we'll and
will soon be able to return to their
homes.
County Trao
R. T. Sechrist, of Rogers mesa, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Lewis of Montrose.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry of the Mont
rose Racket store, motorej to Grand
mesa Wednesday and will spend about
a week at that popular resort. fishing
and enjoying the mountain air.
Linn Luce. brother OF Mrs. l.. A.
Hick and we'll known to all old-timers
here, has been awarded a very lucra-
tive position as government stenog.
rapher at Washington. where he has
already gone to take up his new duties.
Linn is hustler and is sure to make
good.
Two school boys got into an argu-
ment yesterday behind Mathers' store
and in the scuffle one of the young
sters wrenched the thumb of his op-
ponent out OF joint. The member
swellej badly and the boy was taken
to DIR. Shaffer for treatment. We
were unable to learn the names of
the combatants.
DR.. w. S. Cleland writes from Fort
Riley: Busy every minute. but we
are getting a great training here to
be Of use to the country. There are
about 1900 doctors here and about
1000 carpenters. etc. Camp Funston.
seven miles away. will soon have
10000 men. Will try and write des-
,ripion Of camp and work IL get any
line.
Prof. c. E. Dana returned home to
Delta the latter part of last week
,fter being away over two years. The
Prof was in the Northwest until about
our months ago. when he went back
o his old stamping grounds in Ottowa,
Illinois and remained until returning
o Delta. He has large interests here
md states that he will again be a
ixture in Delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Belknap and
amily of Paonia. motored through the
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

All the Delta county schools have
been busy places this week. getting the
started on the year of hard work
Sunshine biscuits will be demon OPT
strated at the Delta Cash Grocery to- lin
morrow afternoon. All ladies invited
H. r. Weilbacher. former promoter to
of reservoir-site up Black canon, lat
was here on business the latter part
of the week. He left for Denver Mon
day. str
mo
| After spending the summer vaca-
tion at home, Miss Mabelle Harrington
departed for Robideau Sunday even da
ing to teach in the schools of that De
place. da
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Baird are the
proud parents of an eight pound boy, Wis
born Friday morning, August 81. tn
Mother and son reported as doing we
nicely.
Mrs. J. E. Farmer and son, Ray I'M
mond. returned Saturday evening from Gil
a trip to Denver and Littleton, where as
they spent about three weeks visit co
ing relatives and friends
Miss Marjorie Mathers was an east in.
bound passenger Sunday morning for thu
Denver. She will be student this Ju
winter at Denver University and make tn;
her home with Mrs. A. r. King
Mrs. Walter Clark of Paonia. passed ye
through Delta Monday afternoon, I!wi
where she will assist with the peach da
harvest. Between trains she enjoyed fal
visit with her sister. Mrs. Bert Nor
ris.
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Mrs. F. r. Stearns and children Wis vii
tied in Grand Junction the latter te,
part of the week. returning Sunday. tha
in order that the children could start
to school Monday. They reported a
very pleasant trip. tai
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Fellows and Rebekahs held a picnic in
in the grove along the creek near the sa
Cedaredge cemetery Monday of this all
week. A good crowd was gathered
and a fine time reported.
| Co
Mr.. Frank Perkins of Salida arrived Ge
Monday evening for a visit at the me
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Crabill. on sp
Dodge street Mrs. Perkins was also CO.
expected, but illness at the last NOM We
ent prevented her coming.
Miss Mildred Burch. former Delta an
teacher. passed through here last Fri we
day on her way to Montrose. where fol
she will teach this year. A party of no
of Delta friends met her at the station ins
here and visited during the stop. wi
no
Miss Minnie Williamson and Miss
Fergus. of Austin. left for Palisade /,
Monday evening. where they will as R
sist in harvesting the peach crop of an
that district. They will return in an
time to pack the Surface Creek crop ros
| me
After a delightful visit OF several
weeks at the home of their sister and an
brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. ]. E.
Clark. on Dodge street. Mr and Mrs
P. H. Bennett, Of Randolph. Nebraska, HI
departed for California. where they he
will make a visit before returning tiv
home. IA,
air
| Mrs. Herman Riehl and daughter, Lii
Winifred. came down from Hotchkiss go,
Wednesday to visit for week with
Mrs. Riehls parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. c. Stephens. of Meeker street Miss me
Winifred will recite at the Red Cross an,
entertainment which will be held at ste
the Methodist church September IL. po,
The little lady is only seven years old, sw
but has quite a reputation as an to
elocutionist. we
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
BERT SHOTTON FOR
ST. LOUIS BROWNS
Fraternity's Official Represen.
tative Opposed to Any Play
ers' Strike.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 1s.-Bert Shotton'
the Brownies official representative
of the Baseball Players Fraternity,
says he will fulfill his contract with
the St. Louis club, and will not enter
upon any strike, IL one is called by
Dave Fultz.
Derrill Pratt, from his winter home
in st. Petersburg, Fla, announces
that he is opposed to any strike, and
will report whenever Fielder Jones
gives the word.
DR.. Johnny Lavan, the crack short
stop OF the Browns, says he is not
a member of the Fraternity and never
has been. He says he cannot see the
wisdom of Fultz's latest action.
George Sisler says he Joined the
fraternity last season only after being
urged, and that he will fulfill his con-
tract with the Browns to the letter.
Inquiries show that of ten mem
bers of the Browns, two are for
Fultz, one noncommital and the 9TH
er seven for the club. Hank SEVERED
the catcher, was pronouncedly for the
fraternity.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
AWARDS FOOTBALLS
Pennsylvania Varsity Players VIII
Sport Gold Ones.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1S-The foot
ball committee at the University Of
Pennsylvania has awarded sixteen
gold footballs to the members of this
years Cornell conquerors. Wharton
Sinkler. chairman of the football COM
mittee, announced the names of the
gridironists yesterday afternoon. The
board Of governors had already appro-
priated the sum necessary to purchase
these tokens OF the Quakers' proves
on the gridiron during the 1915 sea
son.
The men who received these foot
balls were Captain Matthews, Captain
elect Miller, L Wray, Henning, ENTREES
vaag, Little, Urquhart, Bell, Light,
Derr, Berry, Quigley, Bryant, VIII:
-liams, A. Wray, and C. LOvett, man.
ager.
Coach Bob FolwelI has not yet re-
turned from California. where he has
been on a hunting trip. with Andy
Smith, the University OF California
football coach and former Pennsyl-
vania star. The matter of taking up
Folwelrs contract for next season
will go forward as soon as Folwell re-
turns from the West. There is little
doubt but that Folwell will be offered
a contract which will run for more
than one year.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
UMPIRE Is SOUGHT
FOR COLLEGE GAME
George Washington : George
town Affair Saturday At
tracts Interest.

1t is fairly certain that Jim Colli-
flower, coach of the Navy team, will
referee the George Washington
Georgetown basketball game set for
Saturday night at $50 O'Clock. Just
who will umpire the contest is prob
lematic.
Those who are on the inside will
just have had the benefit OF the bas-
ketball rules meeting, and q discus
sion by DR.. Joseph Raycroft, mem
Der of the rules committee, at q meet
ing of officials and coaches.
Manager Daddy, of George Wash
ington, has yet to announce the Sc
lection of an umpire. Several local
officials have ben mentioned, but no
choice has been made.
Georgetown Wins.
Georgetown slipped out of town
day before yesterday and hand
ed Mount st. Joseph's a 80 to
IS licking. The Hilltoppers play
ed in Baltimore, and succeeded in
getting ahead in the second half, I'M
corking a series OF brilliant rallies
which resulted in clever shots from
the floor.
1t was Georgetown's fourth straight
win of the season, and showed con-
siderable Improvement over the last
performance on the Hilltop.
G. W. U. Works Hard.
George Washington is working
hard for the Saturday night game
Coach George .Colliflower will prob
ablv selecf Altman and Gfacorno PAT
terson and Hilles and Groesbeck. The
Hatchetites have worked up a good
passing game, but must rely almost
wholly upon Almon to do the scor-
ing.
Georgetown on the other hand has
an array of shooters said to rank
with the best in this section OF the
country. There Is every indication
that one of the biggest crowds in the
history OF the sport here will be on
hand for the engagement.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
WINS ANOTHER GAME
Army-NaVy Props Vanquish East
ern in One Sided Floor Game.

Army and Navy Props downed
another high school team yesterday.
The Props swamped Eastern by 81 to
8, having no trouble in getting way
ahead OF the Fasteners who had
played a hard game the previous day
and were weakened by the loss Of
two of its best players.
The Props have defeated Western,
Tech, and Eastern. and are beginning
to lay claim to the scholastic title.
Baker, Cassell. Arigoni, Gilmartln,
Linke. and Keim had too much on
the Fasteners yesterday.
Tech walked all over st. Adams
yesterday by a score OF SO to IS. The
st. Adams youngsters have played
few games and put up a creditable
showing against Techs more expert
'enced five.
Central won a practice game from
the Epiphany Church team. Giacomo,
Giblin, and Selden, of the George
Washington quint played for Epiph-
any. The scoe wa 30 to 81 in favor
of Central. Promise is held out that
Business will be given a run for the
Friday game.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
TURNER DEFEATS YoKEL
Latter Weakened by Rough Tactics
After Winning First Fall.

When Joe Turner lifted Mike
Yokel, of Salt Lake City, from the
wrestling mat at the Lyceum last
night, after they had grappled more
than half an hour in the second round
OF their wrestling match, and banged
the visitors head on the floor, he
saved himself from what appeared to
be certain defeat, and enabled him to
retain the middIeweight champion
ship of the world.
Yokel gained the first fall in fifty
seven minutes by virtue of plain su-
periority, a reverse body hold pin
ming Turner's shoulders to the mat.
The Utah wrestler kept the local man
on the defensive throughout the first
fall and during the second up until
the time of the incident mentioned,
and it was only through opposing
with utmost effort that Turner was
spared defeat.
A short time after Turner stood
Yokel forcibly on his head. the lat
ter was dumped into a section OF the
chairs bordering the mat. and this,
coupled with Turner'S Uranium bump
ing tactics, completely dazed him.
When he regained the mat after his
excursion among the chairs, he was
unable to stand straight. and Tur-
ner found him easy prey. The second
fall was consummated in thirty-eight
minutes.
YokeI was carried from the mat
after this, and when the ten minutes
intermission was up, did not reap
pear. Turner insisted that the half
unconscious wrestler continue or for
felt the match, and Yokel was brought
staggering forward, only to be down
ed in ten seconds, unable to resist.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
ELECTS OFFICERS,

At the annual meeting OF the Alex
andria County Athletic Association.
held at Clarendon. the following officers
were elected for 1917:
President. Alan B. Prosise vice presi-
dents. G. c. Wrenn and Louis w. Metz
ger secretary. e. L. Bennett: treasurer,
]. A. Dorritee; board OF managers, W.
r. Ames. Fl. c. Ball. L. r. Ball. W. W.
Cation. o. r. Basye, r. +. Rooster and
A. F. Snyder. and manager OF SSseball
team. ]. Rufus Jones.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
LAFAYETTE GAINS
IN MASONIC RACE
One Game Behind Leading
Stansbury ouint After Clean
Sweep Victory.

Next to the race among the CONT
nentals, Royals and Grand centrals IN
the District League, the struggle in
the Masonic circuit, with Stansbury,
Lafayette and Columbia as the con-
tenders, is attracting more attention
than any other duckpin pennant chase
in the city.
These three teams, with top honors
for washington's biggest bowling Or
ganization at stake, are rolling scores
that rank second only to those aver
aged by the trio OF crack District
League quints, and the contest is
waxing closer with each succeeding
match.
Last night Lafayette won three
games from the King David team, and
landed within one game Of Stansbury,
which holds the lead that Lafayette
lost recently by dropping . set to
Columbia
Columbia is now third, one game
behind Lafayette. The standing of
the first three teams follows:
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
ROBINSON WILL GO
Harvard Varsity Quarterback viii
Drive Ambulance.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 1s,-WiI.
nam FaIr Robinson, OF Philadelphia,
HarVards varsity quarterback, will
leave for France. February II. to en-
ter the ambulance service. He ex-
poets to return in time for the football
season in September. Robinson makes
the trip with George Gamer, his chum,
and Dick Harte. the last one OF the
three twins, will join them after grad
uating In June.
Aside from being a clever football
player, Robinson Is a fair baseball
player, and was to have tried for the
nine this spring. He was enrolled
with the Harjes unit, which has a
bureau in this city.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
sHEckARp TO REPORT.

COLUMBIA, Pa, Jan. 1s.-James 7
Sheckard, the former left fielder of
the Chicago Cubs, has been ordered
by Manager Mitchell to report to Chi
cago on February 20. Sheckard will
be a great help to the Cubs as coach
and trainer. owing to his past ex-
perIence in the National League. He
will accompany the team on its train
ing trip to California For the last
year Sheck has been selling automo-
biles here
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
SMITH AFTER DARCY
6ayonne Boxer viii Tackle Austria.
liam for NOTHING,

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-Jeff Smith. the
Bayonne, N. J., middleweight. who stop
ped Les Darcy in five rounds In Aus
tralia, Is out today with an offer to
meet the Antipodean and not take a
cent for the task.
AS long as I'm willing to box him
for nothing" says Smith, the Stacker
has a chance to show his true colors
by donating the receipts to some British
hospital I want to prove to the Ameri-
can public that l made him turn tail
in his own country. Why, he refused
to get out of his corner, and was count
ed out by Snowdy Baker. sitting on his
chair and grInning."
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
MISKE WILL REST
Injured Hand Keeps Him From New
Orleans Contest.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 1S.-Billy
Miske, the latest light heavyweight
whirlwind, cannot appear here in
twenty-round bout with Jack Dillon.
He injured one of his hands Tuesday
night against Dillon's head and VIII
take a rest. His manager. Pearl
Smith, has notified the local club.
Battling Levinsky has been substi-
tuted.
moter, Is seeking to stage a twenty
round bout between Richie Mitchell
and Freddie Welsh, the lightweight
champion, during Mardi Gras week.
February Is to 20.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
FAIR SKATERS IN RACE
Quintet Of Misses Faces Pedestrian
o'Leary Tonight at Rink.

Dan OLeary, who walked a little
more than a mile while Jack Riley
was skating two and a half miles at
the Coliseum rink last night, will en-
deavor to do the same distance, IF
teen laps around the track, while five
girls are skating thirty-five in relay.
The. Misses Bearfield, Watson. Fur
long, Wainwright and Stitz will face
him tonight, and the old man prob
ably will have to hustle to win.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
, WOULD PLAY GAMES.

The Young Nationals OF the Noel
House gymnasium would like to ar
range basketball games with any
teams averaging fourteen years.
To issue for games address Charles
Barnhardt, 1926 Maryland avenue
northeast or call at the Noel House
gymnasium. Seventeenth and Kramer
place, On any WEDNESDAY.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
Magnae gan FaterniyLd Two Weeks
DARCY A FROST
Crowd Fails to Turn Out and He 10
Hooted on Street.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1S-Eighty-six
deluded folks filed from the Olympia
last night, satisfied that Les Darcy
would have to go to work, IL he would
make any money in the United States
THE best thing about the Darcy show
was the plano playing.
The Australian skipped the rope, q
thrilling sight, and boxed three one
minute rounds with Fred Gilmore, a
Chicago middleweight Of no class. The
rest Of the show was on a par with the
feature act.
After leaving the building a crowd Of
boys gathered around Darcy and fol-
lowed him to his hotel All sorts of
queries and taunts were hurled at the
Australian One youngster made bold
enough to yell, You're a cheese cham
pion. you big slackerr'
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
WELSH RILES FANS
MlIwaukeeans Demand Investigation
of .Champion's Bout.

MILWAUKEE,, Jan. 1S.-Fight fans
are preparing a petition asking that
an Investigation be made into the
Welsh Mitchell ring fiasco here Tues
day night. The State Boxing Com
missioners will meet next Monday,
and they may require Welsh to ap'
pear and clear himself of the charge
that he faxed.
Referee Houlihan may lose his
license for not calling the affair no
contest. This would have kept Welsh
from receiving his end of the purse.
Fans are after Houlihan.
Harry Pollok, Welsh's manager,
says the champion was sick the night
of the bout and narrowly escaped a
knockout, but the club physician de-
clares he wasin perfect condition.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
VISITS BALTIMORE.

Washington Soccer Clubs eleven
meets the St Elizabeth's team at Back
river park, in Baltimore. next Sunday.
The local soocerists vanquIshed st.
Elizabeth's in a game played here the
first of the year, but the Baltimoreans
are reported to have been greatly
stTsnSthsnsd Ter Sundays AkAkS.
The Washington times., 1917-01-18
eREENLEAF UNsEATEN.

Ralph Greenleaf, boy pocket bill
lizard player extraordinary, did not
meet Frank Sherman. former worlds
as planned, at the Royal,
during his three days stay here, but
he found little difficulty in disposing
of two local cracks substituting for
the i'll veteran. He defeated KeIch-
ner for the second time last night,
125 to 81, having beaten the latter in
the first match Monday, while Tues
daY he defeated BGrtelmes.