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The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR GETS
COUNTY INTO LINE FOR DUTY

The office of Geo. Stephan, food ad-
minstrator for Delta county has been
busy place this week Piles of
printed matter and blanks for mem
bership are in the administrators
hands for fulfillment.
Food administration is one of the
very important matters being under
taken by our government and it is a
matter that should be most carefully
considered by every housewife as
well as the heads of every family.
Senator Stephan has made his ap-
pointment of the executive committee
as follows: Judge A. ]. Hotchkiss and
Theodore Douglass, Delta; E. S. Bob
bitt and Thomas R. Blackmon, Hotch-
kiss; Charles Rule and Representa-
tive Rockwell, Paonia; j. A. Hun
sicker. Eckert: Frank Stewart, Cedar
edge; E. A Browne, Crawford, E. E.
Whitney, Midway.
Aside from getting his committees
lined up Mr. Stephan informs us that
he has positive assurances from Thos.
B. Stearns, food administrator for the
state that the matter of transporta-
tion facilities will be Immediately ia
ken up by his office and relief will
likely be forthcoming. This coupled
with the efforts of the state public
utilities commission who already have
IA personal representative on the
ground is going to work out to great
advantage to our shippers.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
LIBERTY loan DAY
INCREASES 5 5 5

In response to the country's call for
the second liberty loan of SS.OOO.OOo-
600. Delta county citizens came forth
with as good showing as any OF
them. This county on Wednesday,
which was set aside as Liberty Bond
Day. contributed S125.00o.
The Orchard City district. within a
radius of two square miles. raised
s16.35O. That certainly looks well for
those people up there. few years
ago those same men We're scratching
their heads and wondering how they
were going to pay their taxes. ana
now here they come with contribu-
ton to the war fund of such princely
proportions.
There is no doubt that this call and
several others that will probably fol
low, will be met promptly by our loyal
Americans. Peace comes at tremen-
dous price but humanity asks for 1t.
begs for 1t. demands it and must have
IT.
Following is the latest available
reports from the various districts:
Delta. s6S,500: Paonia. 10000; Co
nv. Austin and Orchard City section.
sI7,500: Hotchkiss. sS,4oo; Cedaredse.
$4,000: Crawford. $500.
Reports were Incomplete. as 4 part
of the Crawford district and the La
xear and Rogers mesa sections were
yet to report.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
HARVEST DINNER
GREAT SUCCESS

The neighborhood Harvest Day din
ner given at the home of Mrs. F. V,
Gunsolus last evening was grea- sue
cess, socially and financially.
At five o'clock the crowd began to
assemble. although the hour set was
$50, end this continued unabated un-
til nearly 900 O'Clock. IL seemed as
il everyone was there. and 1T is GER
tain that no one was disappointed, Tor
the splendid array of good things
would have tempted the appetite OF
the most confirmed epicure.
There were two long tables set and
several smaller ones. while the beauti-
full bungalow was appropriately decor
ated with flags.
As stated. the entire dinner was don.
ated by the Garnet mesa folks anu
the receipts will be given to the Red
Cross fund.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
CITY TICKET NAMED
FOR FALL ELECTION

meeting was held at the Court
House Saturday evening at which the
Non Partisan ticket was named, ! NJ.
McMurray, L. R Wigram and John r.
Curtis being the nominees for the of
fices of Commissioner of Public At
fairs. Commissioner of Finance and
Supplies and Commissioner of Water
and Sewers, respectively
Mr. McMurray was almost unani-
mously nominated for mayor. The
names of Mrs. c. NJ. Sanders and L. R.
Wigram were placed before the con-
vention. the former receiving eleven
votes and the latter fifteen.
The office of Commissioner of Water
and Sewers created more interest than
the other two. There were three can
didates, John R Curtis. A. E. Sidebot-
tom and A C. Taylor. After the third
ballot Curtis was nominated.
From a perusal of the names fol
lowing. it will be seen that we have a
list of candidates any one or all of
whom will make good officials
w. d. Hines, candidate on the Bus
mess Mems party, for mayor, has been
in the city for a number of years and
is well and favorably known to nearly
everyone His opponent, /. NJ. Nc
Murray. is a pioneer business man.
honored and respected.
John R Curtis is also an old timer
in this city. and thoroughly familiar
with work of the class he will handle
il elected to the office of commissioner
of water works and sewers. Mr.. Side
bottom. who opposes him. has been
closely identified with the mechanical
work of the city for a number OF
wears. Quiet and unpretentious, yet
: Of hA old SphnO1 II wnnld
appear that he too. would fill the Of
flee efficiently. Mr.. A. C. Taylor, who
will run independent for this office, is
a successful rancher and has lived in
the community for the past ten years.
AS to city clerks, Lionel R. Wigram,
the present incumbent. needs no intro
duction. He has been twice elected to
this Office and has performed his work
we'll His opponent, Mrs. Lille Will
son, is a lady of agreeable personality,
gentle manners and remarkable capa-
bility. She has for several years as
sisted at various times in the clerks
office and is familiar with the work.
In this selection perhaps as never
before sin the history of the city's af-
fairs, it will be a case of the survival
of the fittest" If you have among the
list of candidates friend in whose
election You are specially lhteree'eu'
get out and use your ballot on Novem-
ber 9th.
Following is the official ticket;
Commissioner of Public Affairs
w. D. Hines. Business Mems Party
Il. NJ. McNIurray. Citizens party.
Commissioner Of Water and Sewers
John r. Curtis. Citizens Ticket
A. e. Sidehottom. Business Mems Party
A. c. Taylor, Independent Ticket
Commissioner of Finance & Supplies
l.. r. Wigram. Taxpayers Ticket
Lille E Wilson, Blu mess Mems llcke'
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
MISS NUTTER and
J. M'CAIN Married

union of considerable interest was
that solemnized last Saturday at the
Congregational parsonage at Montrose
when Miss Nell Marie Nutter. fourth
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P.
Nutter was led to Hymen's altar by
Mr. John Mccain. only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. b. Mccain, all of this city, Rev.
R R Shoemaker officiating.
The modest young couple preferred
a quiet wedding and only Miss kath-
leen Nutter. Mss Edna Mccain and
Miss Helen Gunsolus accompanied
them.
Miss Nutter is a young lady OF
charming personality and of rare mu-
steal ability. She has lived in this city
from childhood and her friends are
legion Her husband is a young man
of sterling qualities. honest and up
right at all times, of whom Delta is
justly proud.
Following the ceremony the happy
couple boarded the noon train for Ida
ho Springs. Colorado. where the groom
has a lucrative position.
To you Nell. and to you John, the
community extends heartiest congra-
tuiations and fond hopes for your
felicity and prosperity.
We wish not for you all of sunshine,
As so many others have done;
But that Life may have just enough
shadow
To temper the glare of the sun.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
SIDE LIGHTS ON
EXEMPTION MATTER

There has been so much criticism
OF the actions OF the local exemption
board. that the writer made special
effort to investigate this week and
made some discoveries. We hereby
give the result of our inquiry.
According to the reports. Starlin
Ensley. of Read. had paid local at
torney $40 to get exempted" when
as a matter of fact the affidavit made
out in such cases is printed form
with the necessary questions printed
thereon. and anyone who can read
could fill II out.
Ensley states that he put in claim
on industrial grounds. He has wife
and child. The first claim was made
on August and II Is said he paid $15
to get his release on this claim. II was
denied. He then made second claim
on the ground of dependents and the
matter was taken M with the provost
marshal and finally granted. For
making out the second claim Ensley
states he gave n check for s25.
The case of Ward n. Keifer: He
left with the second draft on October
3rd. stated that he had made arrange
ments for the care of his wife and
baby. and since hs name had been
drawn. he would answer the call, as
he did not want anyone fighting to
protect him. This was another case
where the board was unjustly criti-
cisod.
John Bostrom, of Delta, a Russio-
German. Is said TO have paid So to
"gct exempted." but his application
was denied on account of his being
an alien and having no dependents,
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
FLUKE WRECKS CAR

On Saturday evening young Harley
Fluke attempted to drive a car up a
steep grade near Midway. and in shift
ing the gear he apparently killed his
engine, the car backing off the grade
and rolling over the precipice about
five hundred feet. II is said that
there were two other men and lady
all of whom saved themselves by
jumping. while the youthful driver
made one turn with the car when he
freed himself
Harley is son of William Fluke. Of
Crawford and the car was new
Chevrolet recently purchased in Delta.
That no one was even injured is moth
ing short of miracle. The car is a
total wreck.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Rig FROST LAST
FRIDAY night

The long expected and much feared
freeze made it's appearance last Thurs
day night and put an end for all time
to many things that had hitherto been
things OF beauty. The ranchers had
been pushing the work in anticipation
of this condition. but many hundreds
OF sacked potatoes and onions were
seriously damaged. The cold snap al
so hit the apple crop and 1t is esti-
mated that fully one-third OF the un-
harvested portion was destroyed.
In the Delta district the mercury
went to Is degrees and the damage
went in streaks some sections being
completely finished. while others were
only slightly affected.
This was followed by warm weather
and work has been pushed with
greater eagerness than before.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Auto upsets Dance Party.

On Friday evening while a party of
young folks were driving in p. II. Mil
ler's auto from Cedaredge to Austin.
the car skidded over steep bank and
spilled the occupants in several direc-
tions IT is said that the car was bad
" damaged. receiving a broken top.
smashed tenders and one wrecked
wheel.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Utah Man Comes Here.

F. A Wade. son of the late w. A.
Wade. came in this week with a car
of household goods from Watson, Utah
and will make his home here once
more Mr. Wade has been engaged
in the general merchandise business
in the Mormon state. but we have not
learned his plans for the future. Here's
the glad hand to you, sir.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Colonial Improving Service.

b. L. Reynolds. the genial manager
of the Colonial theatre informs us that
he has recently purchased two new
simplex motor driven projecting mach
ines of the latest type. They made
their debut on Monday evening with
gratifying results These devices re-
move the flicker" which is so trying
on the eyes. and by having two. there
is no "One Minute. Please" between
reels.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Runaway Team Bucks Auto.

pile of empty apples boxes Jared
from their position on platform at
the packing house at Hotchkiss yester-
day morning. sprinkled themselves
lavishly over a team belonging to Ed
Hill causing lively runaway. Dur
ing the course of their sensational
dash down the street they came in vio-
lent contact with Chevrolet belong
ing to B. c. Dodge. damaging it con-
siderably. No one was injured
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Nucia Road Opened.

NucTa Road Opened.
Miss Gordon arrived in the city Mon
day from Nucla, having come on horse
back from that section over the new
Nucla road. She is the first person
who has reported making the trip over
this magnificent state highway. The
lady states that she came on sort
of inspection trip to satisfy herself
as to whether the present wheat crop
could be brought this way, and an
nounced herself as delighted with the
prospect. There is we understand a
short distance of road to be built to
make il passable with a heavy load.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Rev. Klein III.

Rev. Klein ~.
Geo. F. Klein the silver tongued ora
tor of Delta, and minister of the NJ. E.
church. is wrestling with a severe at
tack of tonsilitis this week. Some
think that this popular speaker has
overworked his vocal chords lecturing
on timely topics, but we wouldn t
hazard guess.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Quite Metropolitan.

Have you noticed the cityfied airs
the Osborne Williamson Drug store is
putting on these days? They have
built in a cashiers desk and have in
stalled lady cashier in the person
of Mrs. Lloyd Miller to dispense
change and polite conversation to pur
chasers.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Luncheon at Court House.

Tuesday noon there was shortage
of guests at several boarding houses
because the lower floor employees at
the court house indulged in luncheon
of their own. They were all there
and there was an abundance of good
things to eat. besides no end of jolly
conversation. Fried chicken. pickles.
bread and butter cream and cake and
coffee made up part of the delctable
menu.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Seicrests Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis T. Seicrest came
down from Montrose Wednesday even
ing and will be in the city a few days.
The former is assisting the local light
company in reading meters and the
lady is visiting her parents Mr.: and
Mrs. Harry G. Snyder and other
friends.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Austins Have Returned.

F.. w. Austin with his family return
ed home from their summer camp at
Riigway and are again located on
their California mesa ranch. MT Aus
tin called at the Independent office
the latter part OF the week and order
ed his paper changed to Delta. He
stated that they had sale OF live
stock at Montrose which brought re-
markably good prices. one three-yeaI-
old heifer without calf bringing Sl3l'
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
To PaIisade on Business.

John Bowers of California mesa,
made a business trip to Palisade the
last of the week, returning Sunday
morning. Mr.. Bowers purchased the
Weeks place about a year ago, coming
here from Cripple Greek. and he is
one of our substantial farmers.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Service Sunday Night.

Union Service Sunday Night.
The churches of the city will unite
in Service under the direction of
the National Food Administration at
the Baptist church Sunday evening,
at which time Prof Treat will lecture
on food conservation and other patri-
otic subjects. The public is cordially
invited.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Report Good Strike.

Report Good Strfke.
Charles Pace and Mr.. McHale,. who
have been working their mining prop
erty in Gunnison county. have spent
few days in the city and report open
ing up fine lead of copper. gold and
silver They state that this property
promises to develop into something
worth while and we trust their hopes
will be realized.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Shaffer Moves.

Shaffer Moves.
Harry G. Shaffer, the Delta Credit
man. is preparing to move his office
to his old office quarters at 531 Main
street. Mr.. Shaffer has had his office
here two different times. extending
over a period of six years, and remov-
ed to his present quarters on Palmer
street couple of years ago. His new
old location, he believes to be the bet
ter of the two for a business location,
Mr.. Shaffer expects TO handle real es-
tate more extensively.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Dance Great Success.

The dance given by Harris orches-
ira of Grand Junction Monday night
was well attended. there being about
s5 couples to enjoy the occasion az
Elks' hall. There were six pieces IN
the orchestra and those who were
there say the music was snbiime.
There were persons in attendance
from Montrose, Olathe and all the Del
Ia county towns. The management
announces return engagement about
November Sth.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
cck Your Cellars.

Lock Your Cellars.
In these strenuous times when
money with certain class is part'cu-
larly scarce. and their morals even
more So II is good pain to Keen
your we'll filled cellars under GOOD
strong lock ana key. i]ove your
neighbor ne vourself-but keep your
conl house locked" should be the
moral Of every citizen there days. Last
week Mrs. McCauley had number OF
Quarts of fruit stolen. thus losing lars
fruit. sugar and time. The same night
the hen coop of John Vanderpool was
relieved of a number of his feathered
beauties. with sugar at $40 n sack'
fruit Jars ahnormally high. and wheat
soaring to almost unattainable heights.
this condition doesn't set very well.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Eleven Days on the Road.

A. G. Doyle arrived Thursday in
charge of an immigrant car belonging
to ]. A Duncan, after eleven days on
the road. The car was held three
days behind the wreck on the Rio
Grande Western.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
No Denver for Car.

o DenVer TOT Car.
C. p. Hopson left Tuesday for Den
yer. where he expected to obtain his
new funeral car, driving it home. He
expected to be home by tomorrow or
Sunday
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26

l.. DOYLE. wife and daughter went
to Salida Wednesday. where Mr..
Doyle was to undergo another surgi
cal operation.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Death OF sam Snow.

Death OF Sam Snow.
The friends of S. b. Snow were sur
prised and grieved to learn that ne
had passed away at the home OF ms
parents at Eaton. Colorado, on Iues-
day OF this week. following an attack
OF Bright's disease. aggravated by
leakage of the heart. Mr. and Mrs.
Snow lived here several years ago.
leaving this city about six years since
for Nebraska Mrs. Snow is sister
of Mrs. ]. S. Armour and Mrs. w. NC
Kie of this city and to her and to
them the sympathy of the community
Us extended,
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
little Girl Celebrates.

a very happy gathering graced a
dinner given by Mrs. Matte G. Bragg
at No. 304 East Seventh street in
honor of her daughter Mildred's eighth
birthday. Guests We're Miss Harriet
Mayhem. Mrs. Coleman and daughter
and Captain and Mrs. Bragg. The ta-
BILE was richly spread with delicacies
and an attractive centerpiece was a
lovely birthday caks made by Mil
dred's sister, Dorothy. The cake was
surrounded by eight candles.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Dale Hinman Advancing.

Word has been received by Mr.. and
Mrs F. NJ. Hinman of Austin, that
their son Dale d. has been made
captain in the coast artillery corps
of the regular L. S. army. Captain
Hinman received his first commission
last December. was made first lieut.
enant in May, and his captains COM
mission was granted in October. He
is now stationed at Fort Randolph,
Canal zone. Panama. Dale is Delta
high school graduate and young man
of splendid ability and fine personali-
ty. His honor is hailed with delight
by his friends here.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26
Beet Harvest Delayed.

The strenuous efforts to harvest
the potato crop have greatly delayed
the beet digging, and up to date not
more than thirty per cent of the
growers of this section have made
any headway in this regard. Thirty
six carloads have been shipped from
Delta. aggregating $500 tons. This
with some 1000 tons on the ground
at the tipple. represents the extent
of beets harvested here. 1t is thought
that it will be near Christmas when
this product is entirely harvested
The Delta independent., 1917-10-26

State Historical! society.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-17
BRITISH CAPTURE
BAPAUME; FRENCH
Make LARGE Gain
Two Mile Advance Over Twen-
ty Mile Front Reported,

LONDON March IL -Bapaume, on
the Franco. Belgian front, has been
captured by the British, Reuters agency
announces
Reuters eotrespopden, a, British
headquarters in France telegtaphs ,ha,
the towns OF lie ltanslo aud Achic, lc
pet,, also are reported to he in the
hands OF the British
"Out troops entered bapaume this
morning after stiff fighting -
Reuters correspondent telegtaphs
"Thc place was in flames. the Ger
man, having evidently made all plan,
iot setting fire tn !, when forced To
te,fea, Our troops arc reported L he
beyond the towns"
French troops advanced last night
north of the Avrc and between the AYR,
and the Disc. making progress ovet a
front oi twenty kilometetS (,hit,eer
'nileN and to a depth a, some points
~ four kilometer two and one hal
miles,, Paris amounted today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-17
MEDlAT0RS MAKE ELEVENTH HOUR PLEA FOR TRUCE
Cars Abdication Message
Demands Victory Over Enemy

T0ETROGRAD March 1.-THE following is the text OF the i'm
~ pea manifesto which the Russian announced his
q abdcaton and that OF his
We Nicholas H. by the OF God emperor OF all the Rus
OF Poland and grand duke OF Finland etc. make known
all faithful subjects In the day of the struggle against
foreign foe who has been striving for three to enslave our
country God has wished Russia and painful trial
Interior troubles threaten to have fatal the final
OF the The desntes Russia, the honor OF
heroic the happiness the people and all the future OF dear
iaheand that the be prosecuted at all costs to
end The making his last effort and the moment
when valiant army with those OF glorious
allies will definitely chaste the foes,
n these the life of Russia believe peo
pie should the OF all their for the res
ton of speedy victory For this accord with the duma OF
the have considered desirable to abdae the throne
OF Russia and lay aside power Not wishing to be
separated loved leave heritage boher,
the Grand Duke Michael Aexanderov blessing his advent to the
throne Russia We hand the brother
OF the
the legislative chambers taking this step wit han nvoab oath
the well beloved We call all faithful
of the aherand to fulfil their sacred patriotic duty this painful
Of national trial and to aid brother and the
tyes Of the nation bringing Russia into the path of prosperity
and glory. May God aid Russia"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-17
Executives, Trainmen and National
Defense Committee Discuss Final
Plea For Short Truce Hoping For
Decision On Adamson Law By
Monday; Managers Stand Firm.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE national conference of rail
managers summoned at IL 20 by the mediation
committee, although at that time the mediation committees
conference with the brotherhood chiefs had not adjourned
Short Truce Asked.
The medators reported have asked the labor chiefs
agree truce of ten days least until Monday when
possible that the supreme might hand down de-
cisOn on the Adamson law
Manag gers Stand Firm.
The railroad presidents had adjourned their meeting at
IL 80 o'clock No statement made by of them but it
reported that their position that they could yield
the botherhoods demands while the United States supreme
court decision on the Adamson bill was still pending
Situation Encouraging,
Shortly before o'clock Mr. Lane announced that he would
have important to make at o'clock and that
the situation encouraging.
Mr. Lane said he could not discuss what he had in mind
pending individual conferences by the groups but that the
medaors themselves in touch with both sides looking
ward something definite, which hopeful.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-03-17
German 'Zep'
Burns Behind
French Lines
Air Monster Shot Down and
All Members of the Crew
Are Killed,

PARIS. March IA Zeppelin has
been shot down in flames near Com
plcgne All OF its crew were lost
The following official statement was
given out:
"A Zeppelin was brought down this
morning a, Compeigue by snti-aircrait
artillery while flying over the town at
a height OF $500 meters. !, remained
flying in the air for a moment and then
icll striking a garden wall and broke
IN two
IAN tho bombs were thrown over
board during the fall They dropped
on vacant ground Most of them did
not explode
Several Of the crew jumped out and
were crushed to death The others
were burned"
Compeigne is forty five miles north
cas-, Of Paris and is close to tho battle
front, which the Zeppelin had presum-
ably crossed