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The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
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(Chronicle)
Lloyd and Frank Auckerman came
up from Olathe for the holidays.
A. ]. Aver came over from Paonia
Wednesday and returned Thursday
Roy Craig returned home Saturday
from Creede to spend the holidays
with home folks.
Mrs. Basham visited last Saturday
and Sunday in Delta, the guest of Mrs.
Frank Drexel.
Mrs. Mary J. Conner left on We'd
nesday morning for California where
she will spend the winter
Lee Savage and family went to Red
lands mesa Friday and stayed over
Christmas with Harry Wood and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Lupher and fam
lily and Mrs. NJ. F. Wood were din
ner guests at the d. NJ Childress
home on Christmas.
Clarence Messenger arrived last
Monday from the Gunnison country
where he has been located the past
year. and will spend month here
visiting relatives.
Jack Tailor has been laid up with
the grippe for several days this week
and b. N Crawford has been filling
the position of bookkeeper at the
bank during his absence.
The many friends of Mrs. Leafa
Pace Gingrich will be glad to know
that she is rapidly recovering from
an operation at the Paonia hospital
and expects to return home very
soon.
A. r. Pearce and wife. parents of
Mrs. Martin Collins. who have been
visiting in the Collins home. left on
Thursday morning for Hotchkss in
answer to the summons that their
daughter, Mrs. Hefly, was seriously
i'll. Mrs. Collins accompanied them.
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hoist at the mine and receiving good

hoist at the mine and receiving good
pay.
Mrs. E. E. Wilmore is enjoying
visit from her mother, who arrived
from Denver Saturday.
Orlen Kitch and family motored to
Delta Christmas day and took dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Bond, who
now reside south of that city.
Glen Paxton, of Fort Collins, is here
visiting at the H. l.. James home. He
is brother of Miss Paxton who has
been here for some time.
Harold Rowbotham left Thursday
morning for Kelly, New Mexico, where
he has accepted a position as assis-
tant civil engineer at large copper
mining plant. The position offers an
excellent opportunity for advancement
and Harold will make good.
A very delightful party was given
at the A. w. Hall home Tuesday even
ing in honor of Pauline and Clarence
Hall, who are home for the holidays.
About 20 young people attended and
enjoyed the games. music and refresh
ments to the fullest extent.
At the age of 40 years, Z months
and 23 days Mrs. Meta Webb, below
ed wife of G. H. Webb, passed to that
better world last Saturday morning
at eight o'clock For several years
she has suffered from Brisht's dis
ease and had been failing for several
months. slight attack of la grippe
hastened the end.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
The Coming Of the Alfalfa MIu

From very feeble beginning ten
years ago the alfalfa milling business
in the west has assumed proportions
OF big business. Previous to ten
years ago the grinding OF alfalfa into
meal was unknown. while now there
panies and many smaller ones In the
business. Colorado has the majority
of the alfalfa mills of the United tates,
while Kansas, Nebraska. Wyoming,
New Mexico. California and Idaho
each have their quota of mills.
In the lower Arkansas valley of
Colorado, and over into Kansas, the
mills are very close together and the
greater proportion of the alfalfa rails.
ed Is ground into meal. The farmers
have found that their best crop is
derived from selling to the mills. In
other parts of the country the indus
try is scattered and the mills conform
in size to the area OF the alfalfa grow
ing land tributary to them. Wyoming
is fast taking It's place as one of the
leading meal producing states. the
fine quality OF the alfalfa for milling
having drawn numerous mills within
the last two or three years.
Three large companies take rank
as the great producers of alfalfa meal
In the west. These are the Colorado
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Everybody plans ahead. or should
do so. and the New Year is n good time
to do some planning-wise and sensi-
ble-for the coming year II there
have been little failures in the past
year, take them up and try to find out
the cause, so that repetition OF the
experience may be avoided. II you
have little idle time just now. you
can turn it to advantage, perhaps. bv
doing some active thinking.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
Bids for Printing, Stationery, Etc.

Public notice is hereby given that
bids will be received for the supplying
for one year, commencing January
1st. 1917. of all books, stationery,
records, printing and such other sup
plies as are furnished to the several
officers Of Delta county.
Contract will be let for all or part
Of the above specified items.
All bids must be sealed and on file
with the County Clerk not later than
January 6, 1917.
II. X. GIBBS. County Clerk.
First pub. Dec. 16; last pub. Jan. GIT.
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(Criterion)

Mrs. Harry Roatcap returned last
week rom visit in Denver
Mrs. Ed DeGuelle is enjoying a Wis
it from her father. ]. F. .Jenness, of
Sparta, Wisconsin.
Miss Esther Goode is home from
the State Normal school at Gunnison
for visit with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w Bragg are en-
joying the holidays in Denver having
left for that place Monday.
A departing passenger Saturday
was Miss Beryl Nutting. who left for
her home in Paonia.
When peace is declared, those Am
erican war brides" will resemble a
bunch of old hens
Miss Hattie Vernon is home fer
the holidays, from Denver, where she
attends the Baptist Womans college.
Miss Mary Marsh, who attends high
school here, is visiting her parents
at Paradox during her vacation.
Mrs. David Goddard and daughter
Leone returned to Delta Sunday. after
a short visit with Mr. and Mrs O. H.
Viers.
Mrs. Jacob Gable returned to Delta
yesterday after spending Christmas
here with her daughter, Mrs l.. F.
Crandell
The Misses Florence Uglow md
Lois Borland, both of the faculty of
the State Normal school at Gunnison
are spending the holidays at the home
of the former in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bailey and Ed
DeGuelle, Jr.. left Tuesday for Rupert
Idaho, where they will reside
NJ. B. Buckley and daughter. Mrs
Mary Smith. returned to Hotchkiss
yesterday, after short visit here
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. McWflliams
and family.
Mrs. Gutshall departed last week
for New York. where she will visit
her old home and relatives and friends
in various parts of the state
Charlotte Spencer. Ralph Wray.
Grace Hawkyard and Ralph Rickelton
all students at he State University,
are spending the holidays with, Ola
the relatives.
Announcements of the recent mar
riage of Miss Pearl Mills and Mr.. L.
B. Allen were received by their many
Olathe friends this week. They will
be at home in Montrose after March
first
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Hollingsworth
came up from Grand junction and
spent Christmas with their daughters.
Mrs. Frank Waddington and Mrs
Claude Hubbard, of California mesa
Saturday Leo Blair had the misfor-
tune to have both of his hands Sc
verely cut by the ice while being
dragged by COW he had roped
Ben Kirk suffered some painful
bruises Christmas day when his horse
ran away and kicked him in several
places. However, he is recovering at
the present writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Pedicord gave
a Christmas dinner and had as their
guests MT ana Mrs. f. A. bay and
son Van, Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Workman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Pedicord and Miss
and Mr.. Daniels.
Mrs. VIM. Wambsganz. whose hus-
band was killed in an accident at the
Sunnyside mine in San Juan county
received notice this week that she
had been allowed s34.72 per month
for period of six years under the
Widows Compensation Act, and re-
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

The Farmers Union. at cedaredge.
recently elected the following officers;
o. J. Terrill. President; J. p. Cald-
well, Vice-President: Frank Hirt Door
keeper; F.. A. Briggs. Conductor: C. L.
Gridley- II. J. Wick, L. J. Ginter.
Directors.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Take advantage of our special family
rate on flat work. II VIII tighten
your home washing wonderfully Mt a
nominal cost Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Students John Alexander Lloyd
Steele, Chester Nichols and Blanche
Pinnell.. all OF Eckert. have been horne
from Gunnison normal for the holi-
days.
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NEARBY NEWS NOTES. =

Miss Gladys Boyden spent Christmas
at home on Ash mesa.
c. Jacklin. of Austin. went to Gunni-
son to visit his daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Hussy o
Austin, are visiting in Denver.
Frank Wire, from Canada, is visiting
at the Sisk home on Cedar mesa
Oscar Stanton came home to spend
the holidays with his parents at
Eckert.
Mr. and Mrs. Cox. and Ladine, spent
Christmas in Delta the guests OF Mrs.
s. Allen.
Ada Gardner came from Gunnison to
spend the holidays with her parents
on Cedar mesa.
Rex Ellington came home from Den
yer to Christmas with his parents on
Rogers mesa.
Miss Clara Coffey has been spend
ing the holiday vacation with her
parents at Austin.
Miss Blanche Myers, of Delta, spent
Christmas week with Mr.. and Mrs. II.
S. Stillwagon, of Coalby.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Houts, Jr, were
Delta visitors for the holidays, the
guests of Mrs. Holmes.
The Christmas tree of the Highland
school, Ash mesa, was well attended
and immensely enjoyed.
+. n. Packard, of lower Surface
creek lost valuable horse last week
found dead in the stable.
Mrs. Frank Hastings, of Ash mesa,
left with her children recently Tor
visit with friends in the East.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hibbs of Rogers
mesa. motored to Paonia Christmas
and were guests for the day Of Mr..
and Mrs. Stark.
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Reynolds return
ed a week ago from Salida to their
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
The Delta National Bank

home on Rogers mesa. with the health
of Mr.. Reynolds greatly improved.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Reynolds return
ed week ago from Salida to their
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hibbs Of Rogers
mesa, motored to Paonia Christmas
and were guests for the day OF Mr..
and Mrs. Stark.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Mrs. Frank Hastings, Of Ash mesa
left with her children recently for a
visit with friends in the East.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

The Christmas tree of the Highland
school, Ash mesa, was well attended
and immensely enjoyed.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

+. N. Packard, of lower Surface
creek lost valuable horse,last week
found dead in the stable.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Houts, Jr., were
Delta visitors for the holidays, the
guests OF Mrs. Holmes.
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Miss Blanche Myers, of Delta, spent
Christmas week with Mr.. and Mrs. II.
S. Stillwagon, of Coalby.
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The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Miss Clara Coffey has been spend
ing the holiday vacation with her
parents at Austin.
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The Delta independent., 1917-01-05
INSURES ACCURACY

INSJRES ICCIHICI
The fact that our figure work is
done on Burroughs is a guarantee to
our customers of absolute accuracy in
the handling of their accounts The
machine method of ledger posting
makes it impossible for a mistake to
get past unnoticed. This accuracy in
surance alone is important enough to
you and to us to justify the use of the
machine method, but there are many
other advantages.
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Rex Ellington came home from Den
yer to Christmas with his parents on
Rogers mesa
The Delta independent., 1917-01-05

Ada Gardner came from Gunnison to
spend the holidays with her parents
on Cedar mesa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

annette young girls appear, giving
demonstrations in physical culture.
The girls are perfect specimens OF
physical health. Their exhibition is
instructive especially to women. This
act is the newest idea in physical Gull
tnre demonstrations
Ray and Arthur. comedy manipua =
tors. have a real novelty. They offer
diversity of amusing things. and
their travesty work is especially Ell
iective in winning applause and laugh
ter Another laughing feature will be
me musical farce skit. Willie Jones
Stepmother." introducing for the first
time on this circuit Kuter Claire and
kuter, trio immensely popular in
the larger cities.
The Miracle - Sensation.
Novelty, comedy and sensation are
com bined in the show that comes the
latter half OF the week. commencing
with the Thursday matinee. Pro-
minently featured is the fascinating
occult production. The Miracle"
The Miracle" is a wonderful ex-
ample of telepathy. II is the realiza-
ton of the thought that caused Du
Maurier to write Trilhy, and It ia in
teresting to note that like many
had become as solid reality as has
the practically Of the aeroplane. OF
course rarely is the faculty OF trans
hitting one persons thought through
the medium of a second. and TO be
expressed by q third, SO highly de-
veloped as IL is In a man or woman
who compose the personnel OF the most
recent mental phenomenon known az
The Miracle" or as THE Modern
Svengali Assisted by His Trilby." The
modern Svengal passes among the
audience. Those who wish whisper
the ma me of some song into his ear
and this title by means OF a mental
wireless Is flashed to the Trilby who
is seated before a piano upon the
stage, and she Immediately plays the
selection.
The MIrsc Gle" seems Justly entitled
to be known as the mastermind OF
mystery
Burlcsqucr and -JuggIer.
An old favorite on the bill will be
Edwin George, who calls himself a n
Almost JuFgler," He has a new act
that Is funnier than any Of the sew
eral good ones with which he has been
identified in past seasons. George is
carrying a bagful Of new and origina.
tricks each with a big laugh conceal
unexpected moment a comedy OF
Errors he has labeled his latest of,
fering He apparently attempts with
much misgiving the execution of a
difficult feat, but invariably plumbers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30
COMEDY, NOVELTY, SENSATION
ARE PROMISED IN THE LYRICS
NEW SHOWS THIS WEEK

Several European acts that have
won new laureis In America this sea-
son are among the attract secur-
cd hy Manager Charles w. Rex for
the entertainment ~ the Lyrics pat
rons this week Notable among these
unusual offerings Is the bevy of Eng
lish sta sc beauties tho Kirksmith sis
ters. There are six NJ these talented
girls. each an accomplished musician
The Kirksmiths come direct from the
big time Keith thcaters. They viii
present the same musical entertain
mon that achieved fame for them in
New York The girls also display an
elaborate wardrobe, which Will especi~
ally delight the feminine eve.
Funny Musical Ecccntriques.
Comedy and melody in equal pro-
portion Will be afforded in the Jolly
diversion In which Burns and Kissen
are to make their first appearance
here These two versatile boys are
the joint authors OF a score Of pop
uiar songs familiar to the vaudeville
and musical comedy stages They
have an extensive repertoire, made up
chiefly Of their own compositions.
Burns and Kissen are originals They
have their own unique way of putin 6
over their songs and a breezy line of
patter that never fails to stir gales
of laughter.
A feature extra ordinary will be tho
gorgeousiv staged spectacle, Vim.
Beauty. Health" in which a bevy of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

and the manner of his laundering Is
excruciatingly funny. Each seeming
failure is a roar of mirth. 1t re-
quires an expert TO successfully es-
say burlesque of this character. Edwin
George, in reality, il a past master
Of juggling. He knows the tricks of
the craft backward. but It is as a
comedia that he is seen in "A Comedy
of Errors"
Noodles T1acan Return.
Dell and Gliss. European musical
eccentriques, are bringing ~ act brin-
ming with amusing nonsense and good
music. They are all-round entertain
ers, hut their skill as musicians is
featured in the act.
Conspicuous on the same bill Will
he Noodles Pagan, King Of the News
boys" who is accompanied by Elsie
ldosocrazy. a dynamic Coincidence,
singer and dancer Noodles is return
ing to Richmond for the first time in
six years He is the same droll and
funny character, but he is bringing
an entirely new act. which is said
TO be scream"
New movies accompanying each
Of the vaudeville shows.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

Teat,rg1r .,ha Colonial NfIf toner.
a., - .;-.. 49,. ar =
81" 49,.
rangefnent NEich Viii of'hg to '"'S
popular playhouse three features cach
week. will be seen. Harold Loclln God
in Finder Handicap. a magnificent
sever reel Western drama IN which
the famous screen StaF 'S seen Va 81
thunderousiy gripping role IF "a yuunE
+ Easferaer who went west determined
4 TO make good How he changed his
mind about working among the rough
neck ranchers is 20 story that the
rirture unfoids hi a Way that holds
the attention from start to finish.
: Wednesday and Thursday JpDe 81
vidRe assisted nv Arthur Ashley Win
be seen in shall We Forgive her.
m intensely gripping uhutoplss. E0I-
Geousiy staged aud al more shan "tdi
nary human appeal PictoEra phs VIII
supply the added feature with ms
number
George walsh makes the htt OF his
Z film career in william FoNs The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30
Valeska Suratt in
'The Slave" at Odeon

Featuring the odeou hill tomorrow
viii be seen Na'eSka YSurratt. the
ernpreS. 81 fashion IN Tho Slave"
IL stupendous William Fox production.
Caroline the role played nv Miss
suratt Is a foretady Ia a Fifth ave
nue. fashion shop. she spurns the
tempting life Of luxury led by the
models IN The shop.
Old moneybags twfcs Carofine's
age. propose TO her Urged on by
her mother and visions Of many years
81 hard work before her she accepts.
despite "a warning dream The dream
vivdlv portraying her life as an old
mans darling and n slave OF luxury
furnishes a. vivd story.
Tuesday ONLY House Peters, sup
ported by superb cast. will be seen
IN The Heir Of the Ages" "A story
replete with thrills In which start1-
Ing and exciting flood and FIRE scenes
play n prominent part. Wednesday
oniv Mae MurrA y, the famous Broad
way star will be seen in at First
Sight" a story OF vivacious Amerf-
can girl with mind Of her own,
who objects 70 the man her parents
has selected rs her husband The
plot is chock full Of humorous situa-
lions
IN hi. usual clever manner, Cecf1
r De Mile. the noted producer, un-
der whose personal direction Mary
Pickford newest ArtcraN picture
The Little American" was staged
presents remarkable conference
between the head Of the Prusdans.
his admiral and his comma ndins Of
Hcer The tvpes selected 10 portray
these characters are sn sfrikingfV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30
Isis Will Present
Souls in Pawn

Featuring the Isis bin tomorrow
aud Tuesday viii be Gail Kane in
Souls In pawns declared by Wild,
the famous New York picture critic.
20 hc the best picture his talented
young star has ever produced, which
is saving a great deal whep her scores
of successes in f1mdom are remem-
bered souls Ia Pawn" Is a story
Of intrigue although Il shows none ~
the horrors OF war Yet It's story Is so
closely woven around he International
conflict that " st.. into the trend or
Though aud new Wednesday and
Thursday Emmy Wehien VIII be pre-
scented M Miss Robinson CreSoe."
the sensational Metro wouderp1sy OF
intrigue. adventure and romance.
which carries - reviewer to the
lannon's Iht0Haud Islands for a frt'5T
part OF its gorgeous setting. II is
pe~itchang production that viii be
greatly enjoyed
Miss Alice 8lad} does some OF the
most brilliant WORK az her brilliant
career Ina "Nlateruty." the newest
World-Picture Brady Made which on
Friday aHd SATURDAY. will be seen at
he Isis thester Miss Brady purlrass
the character OF Ellen Franklin, II
young wife who fears motherhood.
Her husband longs For child OF his
own ard when ne has none he bo-
comes infatuated with the child OF an
old sweoi heart Of bis, who returns
TO the old home town after the death
Of her husband The story IS Ger
tainls unusual and it is STAGED in
a latiah manner. Maternity Is Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

and citizens at which time they -
plained the purposes of the rcad
Colonel Cameron was instrumental ~
getting our present highway.
On the twenfth instant our youn4
townsman John Russell on rece4pe
of an order to report at Camp Lee
went to Chase City where he va
united in marriage to Miss Floesie
Gallyon. of that town. and together
they. joyfully sped to Richmond. MT
Russells father brother and sisters
accompanied him to his marriage.
Ned and Cramer Morton ana VIA
and Arthur Russell LETT last Week
for the V. ?. I. at Blacksburg.
Jennings Wilkersor and Richard
Owen have gone to williamsburg -
attend william and Mary college
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30
GAINESVILLE

Especial to The Richmond Virgiuian
GAINESVILLE, Va, Sept. 29.-The To.
hacco association of the United States
In its support of the Red Cross move
men in receiving most loyal co-opera.
tion on. the part OF the Clarksvillt
market, and In consequence the loca
Red Cross auxiliary has been materi
ally aided TO the amount of nearl,
$50 since the marked opened. The
young ladies OF the town represent,
ing the Red Cross order here have
helped the farmers and tobacco m er
to remember the needs OF Uncle San's
men.
The Radcliffe chautauqua is com.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30
The Sunset Trail
at the Bijou | heater

A cast Of unusual excellence sur
rounds Vivian Martin IN her latest
Paramount production. The Sunset
Trail which will be shown tomorrow
and Tuesday at th~ Httou th-ater.
The cast includes Henry A Earrows
who has beer prominent in Miss Mar
tine recent productions az heavy
man, Harrison Ford leading man
with Fannie ward IN The Crystal
Gamer Charles OFle who scor"a
much a success with MARY Ficifard
Ia "Rehecca Of SuunyhrooK Farm
IBtiiy Elmer. The clever actor pu%f-
,5sst, ard Carmen Phillips who was re-
cently seen IN support az Vivian Mar
tin ard SesS4ie Hayak@vt in For
hidden Paths
From merry hearted gtr!hood on a
ranch high in the California noun
ItAfns TO woouanhood IF ncsutfm
gowns and real lo@e sHalrs dainty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-30

ing next week
There has recently been effected
here the organiza ton of local branch
o. the Bankhead National Highway
association with Senator w. D. Banks
association with Senator w d. Banks,
president and f. b. Turner, secretary
and treasurer, and an enrolment OF
nearly fifty members.
Colonel Benehan Cameron, OF
North' Carolina, and Secretary of the
association J. A. Rountee, Of Birming-
Hahl' VINO are making tour from
AeIIita TO Washington for the purpose
Of stimulating interest in the loca-
,ion OF the highway, spent several
LOUIS IN GAINESVILLE Tuesday and
were entertained at Hotel Grace by
committee of leading business men
The Washington herald., 1917-04-26
SOLDIER DEPENDENTS
WILL BE CARED FOR

Dependents Of District Guardsmen and
soldiers in the regular army will be well
looked after by the Women's National
Democratie League. according to plans
mapped out at a meeting in Congress
Hall last night
Mrs. Champ Clark. wife Of the Speaker.
presided. and Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter,
vice president OF the Garden and Farm
Association Of the District, Mrs. N. Clyde
Kally, of Pennsylvania, Immigration
Commissioner Caminstti, Carl vrooman.
Assistant Secretary OF Agriculture, and
Miss Cecil B. Norton were the speakers.
Plans were outlined for = District OF
Columbia community farm OF 100 acres
in the suburbs for the benefit Of the
wives and families of the -oldiers and
a committee win be appoint to perfect
the plans for this work.
Other committees will be named to or
Eanlze a distributing center for maga-
zines. periodicals.. books, etc, for the
fighting forces, and to organize classes in
first aid to cooperate with and assist
the Red Cross