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The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
CORY ITEMS ~ PAONIA.
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CORY ITEMS
(Too Late for Last Issue

(Too Late for Last Issue
Everybody is very busy these days
with the harvest.
Mound school opened with a good
attendance
Miss Stewart is boarding at the
home of Mrs. Lee Morgan
After night and days rain we are
glad to see it drying up again, for
there seemed to be danger of little
girls getting stuck. as well as auto
mobiles.
Young and Beckley are home after
an eight days stay on the mountain.
They are now harvesting Mr.. Young's
Eiberta crop.
Mrs. Billy Lyle, OF Silverton, Colo
rado, is here on business, stopping
at the Anderson home.
Mrs. Charles Dixon had friends Wis.
iting with her from Iowa last week
James NJ. Horton had Ouray call,
ers Sunday.
The Birth of Nation" shown in
Delta Wednesday. was attended by
number of our Cory people.
Grandma Brewer is enjoying the
best OF health. She is now eighty
three years old.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
CRAWFORD.

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The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

a pleasure trip Sunday to Telluride
returning Monday evening. Cliff says
the road was good and they had a
most enjoyable trip.
of Crawford, who has been here wis.,
iting his sister, Grandma AXtell. for
the past month, left for his home in
Meeker, Colorado, last Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
Crawford Chronicle)


o. NJ. Lewis had the misfortune to
lose two fine work horses from dis.
temper last week.
Clarence Messenger left for France
last Friday and will enter the army
as forester for the U. s. government.
Road overseer Lester, stoner had
the misfortune to lose one OF his big
iron gray mares while working on the
Anderson grade this week
Mrs. w. T. Kirkpatrick was an out
going passenger on Wednesday morn
ing's train for Kansas City to visit
her daughter and other relatives.
Cliff Reed and family and George
Van Engen and Miss Hamilton took
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21
90OdMlH6

DONT'b-
Don't carry large sums OF money
around with you. Hold-ups are not
unheard Of.
Don't hide money around the
nouse. There are few burglars left
Don't be extravigant. put your
aiSney in this bank and add all you
can spare to II.
Don't fail to take this advice and
'ou will have an easy and HAPPY
Nd age.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

The Delta cider mill will be in op-
GRAFTON on Friday of each week at the
j. G. Neff place on Garnet mesa, F.
G. WilliamS prop, Colorado phone.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

DOUBLE FARM HARNESS
The dependable kind that wears well
and looks well
II ~ THE HARNESS TO Bug
II is the harness to sell
" is faithfully made from good
material. and plenty large to ~
horses from 1.200 to 400 pounds
Our prices are reasonable. but rem
ember Il it quality. and not prices.
10 the sal standard OF harness
value. Our harness have quality.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

Ready-fine Bartlett pears. s1.5O per
box. Bring boxes. Coop. Phone 2O4G.
F. s. Luqueer. Ash mesa.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

Slightly used piano. walnut case
good condition. Bargain. Roy l.
Smith,.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-21

Ranch for Rent-400 acres, 200
acres farm land. balance pasture. l..
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
PLEDGE
THEIR LOYALTY
TWO THOUSAND TEUTONIC Wo-
MEN AND CHILDREN UNITE
IN DEMONSTRATION.

New York, Oct. 24.-Two thousand
men, women and children of German
birth or descent grouped around the
Carl Schurz monument in Central
Park and reaffirmed their allegiance
TO the United States and pledged
themselves to aid to the end in wag,
ing war against "the enmies of liber-
ty and freedom. The meeting, which
began as Liberty Loan rally. ended
as an impressive patriotic ceremonial
when the throng joined in singing
THE Star-Spangled Banner"
The singing of the national an
them, number not on the program
was begun without prompting from
their elders by children assembled at
the base of the statue Of the Ameri-
can patriot of German birth. The
childish treble rose to a triumphant
chant as men and women took up
the strain.
Give and give to the limit of your
means" and "let us carry on the war
to victory" were some Of the pleas
of the German-American speakers
which moved their auditors to cheers
Franz Sigel son of General Sigel,
Of Civil War fame, who presided,
moved his audience to a high pitch
of enthusiasm when he said.
'ls it not necessary for Americans
Of German blood to affirm their pa
triotism for our sons are lined uD
shoulder to shoulder in defense of
Justice and liberty-the same prin-
ciples for which Carl Schurz fought. "
The declaration Of William Foster
president of the Liederranz Club,
that mo matter what the cost our
flag shall be maintained uppermost "
was greeted with applause
George Sylvester Viereck, editor
Of Viererk's Weekly, formerly
the Fatherland, said that "Americans
of German birth or descent have
never failed Uncle Sam; they will
not fail him now"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
cOBURN Is COMING.

Manager Burris can at hast give
definite reply to the oft repeated
query Of his patrons when is CO.
burn comine?" j. A. Cobutn's
Greater Ministries will appear at the
Opera House on Monday, October
29th.
The company is said to be the most
elaborate equipped and producing
the best performance in its history.
A beautiful new scenic opening, por-
traying the Hawaiian Club in Honolu-
lu, at which the American. All-Star
Tennis Club as singers, endmen, en-
tertainers, etc, present themselves
for the evenings festivities, furnish
es splendid tropical and floral south
sea novelty and coloring. A few Of
the old favorites, Gano, Lucas, Post
and Clifford, with an all new com.
pany behind them of wide awake
performers, singers and comedians,
and complete change OF program,
acts. etc, should assure them cor
dial welcome az usual and capacity
business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION
or FOOD PRICES

Chicago, Oct. 24.---Government
supervision of food prices went into
effect in Chicago Tuesday, when the
first of the daily prices which Harry
A. Wheeler, food administrator for
Illinois, considers fair, were formally
announced. Prices as they change
will be published daily, and from time
to time, as the price committees can
agree on prices, other staple articles
viii be added to the list The prices
the retailer should pay the wholesaler
also will be published so that the con-
sumer may know what the committee
considers a fair profit for the retailer.
The prices given out Tuesday include
-four sugar and potatoes
The prices fixed as fair averages
are about what are being asked by
representative grocers in Chicago,
The price fixed for -four in quartetr
barrel sacks is from 1896 to S31S,
for which retailers recently have
been asking $3.15. On one-eight bar
rel sacks the price was fixed at SLAB
to $l.6O, as against $3.50 asked by
the retailer. Five-pound sacks were
listed by the food administrator at
36 to 81 cents and retailers were
quoting at 35 cents.
Potatoes jumped in price overnight
and were quoted by the food admins
traitor at l3 to 46 cents a peck, while
the grocers were selling them at 40
to 43 cents.
Sugar prices were fixed at 7 S-4
to 8 1-2 cents a pound, while dealers
were asking 8 IL and 10 cents.
The scarcity of sugar, however,
has compelled retailers to pay fancy
premiums in order to get enough to
supply their trade Sales in nearly
all cases Tuesday were limited to two
pounds to customer when other
goods we're purchased.
Reports from railroad officials
promises some relief from the pre-
sent shortage Of sugar
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
FRANKLIN FUNERAL
OCCURS.HERE TODAY
REMAINS OF FORMER COLUM-
BIAN REACHED THE CITY
LAST EVENING.

The remains of Hon. John Frank
lin, a native Columbian, who died
Monday at Battle Creek, Mich, reach
ed the city at 6 o'clock yesterday
evening and were taken to the Frank
lin home on Market street and Third
avenue. Funeral services will be
held from the old Franklin residence
at 10 O'Clock this morning conducted
by Rev. w. G. Duren, pastor of the
First Methodist church. The friends
and acquaintance are invited to at
tend.
Mr.. Franklin, who was general at
torney for the FL Paso Southwestern
Railway, with headquarters in Ell Paso,
Texas, had been in i'll health for a
long time past and went to Battle
Creek to be under the care of special
lists. He was As years of age and was
unmarried. Besides his mother, Mrs,
D. w. Franklin, he is survived by two
uncles, Hon. T. B. Franklin, and Hon
M. A. Franklin, collector of the Port
of Honolulu, who is at present on =
visit home, and a cousin, Miss Mary
Morgan. Mrs. Franklin and Miss
Morgan, who reside at III Paso, ac-
companied the remains to Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
WINS OUT IN THE SPECIAL
ELECTION HELD TO
FILL VACANCY.
HIS MAJORITY SMALL
Led J. T. Clardy, His Closest
Opponent by Only Two
Votes.

In special election held here
Tuesday to name councilman from
the fourth ward to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of D. s,
McClanahan, who was recently ele.s.
ed mayor to fill out the unexpred
term Of the late W c. Gunter, +. f.
Chappell was elected Mr. Chappell
nosed out by a majority of only two
over his closest opponent, J, I.
Clardy, having received III votes,
while Mr. Clardy received l75. W,
A. Stepp, the third man in the race,
received 8S votes,
The term for which Mr.. Chappell
was elected will expire January /,
.019.
The race melted comparatively lit
tie interest and only a small vote was
polled. There are something like 700
qualified electors within the city
limits, while only 474 citizens exer-
ciscd the right Of franshise in Tues
days contest
The election took place at the city
hall, and was conducted by the fol.
LONG officials: W. NJ. Clark, f. A,
Stanley and ~ W. Mosby. judges;
+. z. Hatchett and R. NJ. Waters,
clerks,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
BURLINGTON HIGHWAY
SCOUTS ARE GUESTS
OF THE CITY.
PRAISE THE SOUTH
Western Men Much Pleased
With This Section And Its
People.

Columbus had the pleasure Of en-
tertaining a party Of prominent west
ern automobile enthusiasts last Sun
day night, when the official pathfnd-
ing committee of the proposed Bur-
lington Highway spent the day and
night in her midst.
The scouts travelled in two cars.
and were met at Artesia by local
committee consisting of Mr.. Ira L.
Castor, president of the Chamber Of
Commerce OF Columbus and Lowndes
County, and Mr. W, II. Carter, and
were escorted by them to the city.
They arrived about 6 o'clock Sunday
evening. and spent the night here,
having left at $3.50 o'clock Monday
morning for Louisville, Ky Upon
reaching Louisville the party will dis
perse and its members will return to
their home in various cities through
out the west.
Members of the party seem supris-
ed 20 find such splendid public roads
in this section, and spoke in terms of
highest praise regarding not only the
loral highways but of the south and
its people, whom they said, had been
exceedingly lavish in extending hos
ptalities and courtesies.
The party was composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: Pilot car, Mr.. Carl
II. Weber, Jacksonville, ILL.,; Mr.. II.
II. White, chief engineer of the Bur-
Eneton Highway, Springfield. ILL.,;
Mr. Frank Sweet, Sherman. Ill.. d.
vision supervisor; Mr. F. r. Miller,
Springfield, ILL.,, car owner; Henry
Pettus, driver Car No. 2. Mr.. W. H.
Holsteen, Burlington, Iowa, vice-pres-
ident Of the Burlington Highway;
Mr.. Herman Weber and Mr.. William
Batz, Springfield, Ill.,, members of the
promotion board; Mr.. II. W. Cone
fry, Springfield, H., newspaper re-
porter, representing the Illinois State
Register.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
ENTHUSIASTIC OPEN AIR
MEETING HELD IN BUSI-
NESS DISTRICT.
GAMBLER lEAD|NG SPEAKER
Address is Cheered By Fully
Two Thousand People.
WHITFIELD ALSO
MAKES FINE TALK
Meeting Serves as Big Boost
For Local Sale of the Securi-
ties.

Columbians emphatically evinced
their patriotism yesterday afternoon
by staging a big open-air rally in be-
half of the local Liberty Loan cam
paign, and fully two thousand people
lusterly cheered the eloquent speak
ers who besought them to come to the
aid of Uncle Sam by purchasing the
securities.
Hon. E. S. Gambler, of Corinth,
representative in Congress from the
first Mississippi district, was the prin-
cipal speaker Of the occasion, while
short, but forceful, addresses were de-
livered by local citizens. DR.. ]. w.
Lipscomb presided over the meeting,
which was opened with prayer by
Rev. w. B. Hogg, United States Army
chaplain, after which Hon. H. L.
Whitfield, president of the Mississippi
Industrial Institute and College, was
introduced and delivered a most time
ly address.
Then came short talk by DR.. Lips
comb. after which Mr.. Gambler was
introduced. The veteran congress
man reviewed at length events which
have taken place in Washington dur
ing the past two years, and dwelt es-
pecially on the many complications
which have arisen since the United
States entered the war last April He
referred frequently to the actions of
Kaiser Wilhelm and criticised him
most severely for using his name in
connection with that Of the Deity, and
emphatically condemned the custom
of the German ruler in using the ex-
preston "Me und Gott." Mr.. Cand-
ler was attentatively listened to, and
his address was interrupted by fire.
quent outbursts of applause.
The meeting was held at the inter
section of Main and Market streets
and large number of students from
both the Industrial Institute and Col
lege and the publit schools were in at
tendance. Several patriotic songs
were rendered, the assemblage hav-
ing united with enthusiasm in the
singing of these melodies.
A booth for the sale of Liberty
Loan Bonds was erected a short dis.
tance from the speakers stand, and
was in charge of Mrs. L. H. Shapiro
and Mrs. 2. P. Landrum. The meet
ing served as wonderful impetus
to the sale of the bonds, local Boy
Scouts alone having disposed of s5,-
900 worth Of the securities. The to-
tai sales for Lowndes county now
amount to about S1e5,000.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
DELAY OF SHIPS
TO BE DECREASED
SURGEON TAKES STEPS TO
PREVENT HINDERANCES CAUS-
ED BY FUMlGATION.

Washington, Oct. 24.--Delay to
ships as a result of fumigation has
been decreased greatly by the use of
the fans to create artift.ial ventila-
tion to sweep the fsmes of sulphur
dioxide and hydrocyanie gas. $. B.
Gruggs, a surgeon of the United
States Public Health service, is
authority for the following ventila-
ton after fumigation, speaking of the
aerothruse machinery;
"The spread Of bubonic plague TO
all parts of the world in recent years
has emphasized the necessity Of i'm
proving the means used for the de-
struction of rats on board ships, as
it is through these animals that the
disease is transmitted. 1t has been
, shown that rats are great travellers,
and that they may be found in all
parts of a vessel, from the costly sa-
looms of the liner to the deepest hold
of the freigther, and consequently
that no part Of a ship should be eX-
}geptsd when fumieation is done
"With two machines, one used aft
and the other forward, it is then al
ways possible to have a four hold
vessel ready for release in one and
ono-half hours or six-hold vessel
ready in two hours on removal of the
matches. Naturally if the holds blown
out first require thirty minutes the
next one will need less time as it has
been ventilating naturally for half
hour. Since we know that in the fog
gy weather this gas will remain in
| the holds from three to eight hours
unless removed by mechanical
means, this advantage is evident
Just how President Wilson feels
about exempting farmrs from the
operation of the draft law is shown in
letter made public today by the
provost marshal general. In part il
says: at has not been thought
feasible to go beyond general authori-
zation and make wholesale discharge.
Of farmers as a class upon the mere
showing thata claimant for discharge
has some color or right to be called
a farmer. To do SO would be to let
down the bars and bring down upor
a central office the insistent demands
of thousands Of industries which
would have an equal right for con
sideration.
''It is to be borne in mind that al
branches of industry and indeed al
activities of life are affected by tn,
draft, and we must in many casei
RELY upon the services of those above
and below the draft age. 1t may il
many cases be inconvenient but th'
nation as wei as the individual mus
be considered. They will be no hard
4 ships in the many eases where agri
cultural claims have been allowed
and in those cases where the claim
thave been disallowed the young mel
who ar serving the country must AM
can be replaced by those younger o
older who cannot serve in tn
army"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OVER THE COUNTRY
GlST OF THE NEWS GATHERED
HERE AND THERE AND PRE-
sENTED IN BRIEF FORM.

One hundred and fifty lives were
lost when five Norwegian, one DAN
ish and three Swedish vessels were
sunk by two German raiders in the
North sea.
Robert Fitzsimmons, former cham
pion heavy weight pugilist of the
world, died in Chicago Monday, after
an illness Of five days Of pneumonia.
The former German steamer Dar-
res, 1903 tons, which has been in the
ontrol of the United States navy.
il a total wreck on Stresi island The
crew was saved.
The city council of Chicago has
passed an order directing the comp
troller to purchase $2,000,OO0 worth
Of the second issue of the Liberty
Loan bonds.
Harry Robinson, on trial in the
circuit court in Belleville, ILL.,, on
charge Of murder growing out of the
East St Louis riots, pleaded guilty
% conspiracy and was sentenced to
FIVE years in the penitentiary.
"The next report must show mil
lion" was the slogan at Camp Pike
when Capt. Arthur r. Harris, who is
in charge of the Liberty Bond sub
rriptions, reported that the total has
reached 1919 200. The One Hundred
and Fifty-third infantry, formerly
the First Arkansas, leads all organi-
cations at the camp with sl52,6o0.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
HOCC RETURNS TO
CONTINUE REVIVAL
REV. HOcC RETURNS FROM
TRAINING CAMP AND
REOPENS MEETING.

Rev. W. B. Hogg, a chaplain in the
United States Army, WHO closed re-
vival at the First Methodist church in
this city last week, when he was call
ed to Camp Pike, Ark, has been
granted furlough Of two weeks and
returned to the city Monday and re-
opened the meeting Monday evening.
The services will be held each morn
ing at 10 o'clock and each night at
7.30 O'Clock.
Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Rev. Hogg will preach to the women
of Columbus and every woman and
girl in the city is given cordial in
vitation to be in attendance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

to buy these bonds And buy them
quickly. Do not waste any time about
it. Take advantage of this great
privilege your Government gives you,
because it is a privilege and oppor-
tunity to buy bond of the United
States Government bearing four per
cent interest and exempt from tax
alton. | want to tell what this money
is to be used for, we have in training
now in this country a magnificent
army of the finest manhood of this
nation. | was at Camp Lewis, Wash
ington, the other day, where | had
the privilege of speaking to thirtyfive
thousand of them assembled on the
parade grounds. 1t was thrilling
sight, and it made my heart swell
with renewed pride to be an American
citizen. There were martialled the
host of democracy, the sons of farm
ers, the sons of merchants, the sons
Of lawyers, the sons Of ministers, the
sons of laboring men, the sons of
every kind and character Of American
citizenship, a truly democratic army
collected from all parts of this coun-
try, every community in this great
land has been affected by the selee.
tive draft law. What is the least
we can do for these brave young
men? We cannot assure them the safe
ty Of their principal, as we can as
sure you the safety of your money
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25
Baptist Convention.

On November 10Th to the 10Th
1917, the Mississippi Baptist State
Convention will be in session at
Brookhaven. 1t will be great favor
to the local committee if those who
are expecting to attend viii, as soon
as possible, send in their names, to-
gether with the date and train they
will arrive upon, to Herman Dean,
General Chairman, Brookhaven,
Mississippi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

Capt. w. f. Hopper, who for many
years was a passenger conductor on
the Montgomery division of the Mo-
bile and Ohio railroad with head
quarters in Columbus, but who is now
a resident of Meridian, spent yester-
day here. Capt. Hopper, who is now
deputy sheriff Of Lauderdale county,
is a candidate for sheriff, and if he is
as popular in that county as ne was
among local citizens during his resi-
dence mere he will certainly be elect
ed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

Although many cities throughout
the south are complaining at scar
city of sugar, the saccharinic short
age has not extended to Columbus.
Local merchants state that they are
experiencing no difficulty in securing
prompt shipments of sugar from the
wholesale houses. and purchases are
not being limited here as they are
elsewhere.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

Mr.. Sam Kaye. who has completed
his training at the aviation school at
Rantoul, H., is spending several days
here with his parents. He expects to
be soon called for service abroad
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

Mrs. A. G.. Halbert, who has been
in hospital in Memphis for several
weeks, has returned home very much
improved in health.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

Mr.. George Mosby, of Birmingham,
has been spending the past several
days in the city with mis- parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. w. Mosby.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-10-25

Miss Bessie Mai wier, Of Itta Bena,
is visiting Mrs. Henry Gunter.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
~ lie CoInmhla.

The CaLumb b.a management is sure
starting TIE season wia big features,
having booked The highest salaried act
that has ever played the circuit noth-
tns more tnan a real headItnsf 81 any
BAG time theatre lp the largest cities
The Four Marx brothers and com
paHy present their pretautious musical
sk5t. Home Again with fhe famous
four brothers and cgmpan. OF re-
marhahle strength There i7 but lit
lie plot 10 the act The story concerns
tae return of Henry Jones fJuiius
Mark. who r. returning from q trip
abroad with his family and friends
The scene opens "in one. showing; the
Juuara docks and fhe diaem barking OF
lae part A aiflaf'ouz EouHrctta mixes
uP with aIr Jones who being suscep-
rlnl@. fails for her charms nuca 70
the surprise and anger of his better
halt This zfFea the incentive for the
piot. which continues throuehout and
ne aerslnz 9. soto7 and
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Rock Island Argus., 1917-08-29
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PAGE CLOSES
At neon each day. Cali r T. 1zs
lsf or tsT, CLASSIFIED Department. for
additional {agoTma tion-

Bridge parties, matinee dances. tea
parties and sumptuous dinners are
the important factors in the pretty
ElHi social career, in the great out
doors
Boe the persistent youth takes her
away from her surroundings and wins
her over 90 his way Of thinking de-
spite herself. offers one a. the most
amusing toptcs the screen has set
displayed Many ciimes are visited
and many surpriseF are presented i'm
typical Fairbanks style. ranging in va
rietv from doing a handsIaud on
mountain pr6clplce 5000 feet above
sea level 90 teaching a hippopotamus
The famous F'airbanhs smile