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The Delta independent., 1917-12-14
NEWSPAPER EVER
PRODUCED IN CITY OF DELTA

The following letter was received
by the Independent proprietor the
first of the week. This is one of the
many compliments we have received
verbally and orally on our Christmas
number last week. Mr.. Bragg says:
Frank R. Stearns. Editor, My
Dear Sir: The Christmas copy of
your Independent before me insists on
being admired and as text, | may as
we'll say right now, as at my close,
that it is far and away the finest
newspaper ever produced in Delta.
Its fine calendered paper makes
possible its other excellences. Its
Typography is beyond praise. Its
cover design is unique and in the pre-
sentation of its subjects is work of
art Its illustrations, omitting the
time-worn and thin-haired pictures so
familiar to our childhood, are modern
and will surely give its readers COM
fort and pleasure. Its advertising is
interesting and uptodate. Its general
reading matter is well selected. While
lastly the patriotism and push of it's
proprietor are shown in presenting to
its readers, at the last moment before
going to press. the full text of the
presidents message.
Appreciatingly yours.
CAPT. c. p. BRAGG,
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

The F. f.. Club met with Mrs. Gar.
win on Garnet mesa Tuesday.
The st. Luke's Guild met yesterday
with Mrs. Guy Blair on North Main
street.
The Harmony club met Tuesday af
ternoon with Mrs. Richardson. The
afternoon was spent with needlework
Mrs. Earl Shaffer was hostess to
the Monday Afternoon Club at her
home on East Third street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kistler entertained
number of Delta guests at dinner
Sunday at their home east of town.
Miss Jessie Howard was hostess to
the members of the Westminster Guild
Monday evening. Miss Genevieve
! Liplert was leader.
There will be business meeting
of the w. C. r. u. at the home Of
Mrs. H. j. Baird this afternoon. All
members are urged to be present
The ladies of the Presbyterian Cal
endar Club will serve the Cattlemens
banquet to be given December 9th in
the Masonic hall.
The Methodist Calendar Club met
Thursday afternoon in the church par
lors Hostesscs. Walter Hillman
Zaninetti. Burgin and viii Hillman.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Allen entertain
ed a number of guests at o'clock
dinner at their home on Columbia
street Thursday evening. Cards were
played throughout the evening.
The Baptist Calendar Club met in
the church parlors yesterday after
noon. Hostesses Mesdames Hender-
shot, Shaffer. Douthitt, Windle and
puling.
Mr.. and Mrs o. A. Ehrgott enter
tanned the following guests at seven
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14
The Harding-Raber Drug Co.
'The Rexa Store

o'clock dinner Wednesday. Rev. and
Mrs. Speer. Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Bay
of Olathe and Mr.. and Mrs. Carey y.
Adams.
The Fancy Work Club met Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. +. j.
Hendershot. The usual procedure
OF this and that OF this popular or
ganization has gone through with.
A meatless luncheon was served by
the hostess.
The Cotorie Study and Social Club
VIII nave their annual Christmas tree
at the home of Mrs. ]. Maxwell on
Dodge street this evening. Tho a,orv
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

The act which provides for govern
ment life insurance for soldiers and
sailors has been in operation little
more than a month. The secretary
of the treasury announced on Novem-
ber 18th that up to that date GA j 6S
applications under the new law had
been received, representing insurance
in the sum of s552,093 900. From
four to six thousand applications are
received each day at the treasury de-
partment, the amount of insurance ap-
piled for sometimes reaching total
of fifty million dollars, in single
day The law provides that soldiers,
sailors, marines and nurses in active
service may obtain from the govern
ment life insurance in amounts not
exceeding $4,000 at premium rates
ranging from So cents a month at the
age of 81 years to S120 a month at
the age of 81 years, for each $1,000
of insurance.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

A few more days and the year 1917
will be closed chapter in history.
Remember this balancing up time. At
least once year everyone should
rule up his ledger and strike a bal
ance. If you owe your merchant or
your fellowman, strike the balance,
and pay up-even if you have to bor-
row the money to do it.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

States should belong to. Be citizen
and a good one-especially so at this
time. Our Country"-America until
the Kaiser is delivered to Satan, and
then let us all think of Our Country
as the best country on the face of the
oarth
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

What will the next candidate have.
1t was Billy Bryan with his safety
razor come clean" every day; then
Alton Parker with his fuzzy upper lip
cousin of Honest John; Charlie
Hughes and Woodrow, one before and
the other after. Time will probably
foil
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

81 didn't know that" or is that so"
and any number of other flimsy apollo
gies are heard nowadays on every
corner. Install a few brain arresters
and then note the differences in your
upper story efficiency.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

Many of our subscribers and adyer-
tisers expressed favorable comment
on our last issue-our first attempt
of getting out a special holiday num-
bert. Next year we hope to issue a
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

of The Christ Child" will be read by
Mrs. Earl Shaffer. Music. silent
Night Roll call will be practical
Christmas suggestions.
The Calendar club of the Baptist
church met yesterday afternoon in
stead of next Tuesday. the regular
day, owing to the fact that Miss Eta
Jordan VIII leave Monday for Califor-
MIA to join her sister and remain in
definitely.
All kinds of Christmas novelties Mt
the Bee Hive Store. Prices very
reasonable.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

The 100 per cent American club
is what every citizen of these United
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

more complete number-with your as
SiStance
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14

'Tis about blooming time-that is
for that new leaf to unfold.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-14
"A. Man S Store .
Store" Aglow With The Xmas Spirit bounding
in Practical Gifts for Knowing Men

Om Stylish Hart Schaffner & Mara
Suits and Overcoats Make the Best of
Gifts for Man. All Wool and Guaran-
teed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-15
Bargains

And the question arises-What is a bargain?
It has more definitions than it has letters.
Everybody seems to define it to suit himself
Whatever one chooses to call bargain that
bargain IS.
So it is necessary that we give you the MINO'
DEPARTMENT STORE conception Of the wor
and thing Bargain"
Here it is, in black and white:
Bargains to us is an accomplishments
something to attain.
We see it from YOUR side-to be Bar
GAIN there must be GAIN in it for you.
1t must be good, honest merchandise
something you want.
1t must be DECIDEDLY under regular
price - UNDER the low, regular Minot
Department Store LOW-RENT, CASH
price. The truth must be told of it-no
aggerated value or description.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
NEW YORK "5OLSHEViKI"
 HOLD FIRST GATHERING

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-According to Leonard II. Abbott, who was an official in the socalled anti-conscrip- ton league and who is prominent in the radical group of which Emma Goldman is the head meeting ov- e. which he presided here was the initial gathering of the Bolsheviki of New York Abbott and other speakers declared the aims of the organization are similar to those of the Bolsheviki in Russia.
 Although the members of the I. w. w. and the groups of anarch- ists in the United States are mostly in jail," Abbott said in his organi- zation speech, yet for the first time in the history of a world body holding the same principles have gained control of great country. ,
 He declared that the Russian revo lution is an international affair, and that it is probable it's ideals will spread over all the world
 A warning that the United States ''is honeycombed with a Bolsheviki composed of l. w. w. leaders, Ger man spies, stealthy Lenines in di plomacy and weak Trotzyks of Amer ican pacifism," was uttered by Coy ernor Charles H. Brough of Arkah sas in an address at a memorial session of New York Lodge of Elks
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
YOUNG DOUGLASlTE IS
 EXCUSED FROM SERVICE
 FOR DEFECTIVE HEARING

DOUGLAS. Dec. 27.-One young Douglas man who lately enlisted in the army is now back in private life through no fault of his own.
 Oscar Grundler, mentioned recent ly as having entered the service of his country, was detailed to Fort Lawton, near Seattle, for training and was, as he confidently believed, getting along splendidly. One day while he was at work around the fort an officer came along and ad- dressed some remark to him in a low tone of voice. Receiving no answer, he repeated the remark in the same tone. Still no answer. Raising his voice he again spoke and Oscar at once stood at attention.
 Young fellow" said the officer, I think there is something the mat ter with your hearing"
 Oscar gave it as his opinion that his hearing was all right-at least, if it was defective, he had not been aware of it. But the officer was insistent and ordered Oscar before the proper board for a test of his hearing. Sure enough, he was found deficient in that particular sense and the result was that he was re- jected
 The young man writes his parents here that he is keenly disappointed over the outcome of his efforts to serve his country but that he will eDdeavor to make some other de- partment of the service where acute hearing is not so essential
 Oscars friends here think it pos sible that his hearing may have been temporarily effected by a cold and that he may later be able to qualify for the service which he so much desired to enter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
Secretary Daniels Has Au- thorized the Enlistment of 5000 for AvIa-
 ton.
MANY TRADES COVERED
There Is Urgent Need for Machinists of Many Kinds to Get in the
 Service.

WASHINPTON, Dee. 27.-Eight thousand young men are wanted for the ground personnel Of the Navy s Flying Corps. Secretary Daniels has authorized the enlistment of this number. and the recruiting off cers of the country will at once be- gin a drive to enlist the men re- quired
 There is an immediate need for mechanicians for naval aviation for the ratings of machinists' mates carpenters mates, quartermasters coppersmiths and 'blackemiths
 These men will not be enlisted for pilots duties, but will receive special training in the building, handling, repairing and overhaul ing of the Navy's air-raft. Ten men are required to keep each ma chine in order and make safe the flight of the air-pilot.
 The requirements for enrolment will be the same as those for the regular service of the United States Navy. Training for machinists' mates and quartermasters will last about three months. Carpenters mates will train for approximately six weeks. On completion of the training, the provisional landsmen after examination, will be rated lrst or second class petty officers They will then be eligible for pro motion to the next higher grade, il they show fitness and pass the nee essary examination. The age linn it for this enlistment is 21 to 35 years. Candidates must pass thu , regular Navy physical examination Men enlisting for aviation duty but failing to qualify will, if recomend ed by their commanding officers, bC assigned to general service.
 The following trades are covered by the ratings: Carpenters, wood ! workers, machinists, coppersmiths blacksmiths, workers, triggers acetylene welders, gas engine re pair men and instrument makers. Landsmen for Quartermaster neet have no previous trade experience but general manual ability is nee essary. Men of trades such as rig ging, fabric working or wire work ing are desired as are also men ex- perienced in the operation of hy- drogen plants or in the care and upkeep of dirigibles or balloons Men who display proficiency on dir igible work will be assigned to this branch
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
PO0TMlsTRESS RESIGNS

TREADWELL, Dec. 27. - Mrs. Mary A. Carroll, pOstmistress here for the. past three years, having de cided 10 leave the North has re- signed her office and will leave as soon as her successor is appointed
 So far as known, Miss Anna Faher- ty of Douglas, is the only applicant for the position and a petition ask ing for her appointment has been generally signed by the patrons of the office. Miss Faherty has spent most of her life on the Island and is both popular and competent. For the past year and half she has been employed in the dry goods de partment of Wm. Stubbins' store. Mrs. Carroll has been a splendid of ficial and has many friends here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27

yesterday when the gaunt frames of turkeys were picked and plucked down to where there was very little left for Fldo. Wet towels with which a few heads were encompass ed in the early part of the day dis appeared toward evening. One wear CT of the latter was heard to re mark that it was the first time he had ever gone lover the top and that he was glad there would be no opportunity for another break-over last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
RUMANIA TO SEND SPECIAL
 WAR MISSION TO AMERICA

PARIS. Dec. 27.-The Rumanan government has decided to send a special mission to the United States with the members of the newly es- tablished legation at Washington.
 The head of the mission will be the new Minister, Dr. Constantine An. glesco, former Minister of Pubic Works. The other members will be George G. Danielopol. deputy di- rector of the National Bank of Ru. mania; Prof Mrazck, a geologist and specialist in questions relating to petroleum; NJ. Seahariade, head of the railroad service. and Com mander Pantazi, of the navy.
 Prince Antone Bibesco will be First Secretary of the Legation, Mich olas Lahovary. Second Secretary, Frederick Nane, Third Secretary, and Capt Tershane, Military Attache.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
IN FEVER CIRCLES

TREADWELL, Dec 27.-There are no new cases of scarlet fever re- ported and the three cases existing are all getting along as well as could possibly be expected. From the breaking out of the first case and until the next two cases developed two weeks elapsed. Precautions, therefore will be rigidly observed until another two weeks from the appearance of the last cases pass. which will be Saturday, January 4, the last two cases having developed last Saturday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
SECOND JiTNEY, DANCE

DOUGLAS, Dec. 27.-Another jit ney dance will be given at Labor Union Hall Saturday night by the Ly- ric Orchestra. This will be the sec ond of the series of winter dances and it is expected that g good crowd will be in attendance. All who were present at the first dance will be out to the second.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
WILL VISIT SEATTLE

DOUGLAS, Dec. 27.-Henry Erie, of the Erie Drug Company, contem- plates a trip to Seattle and other lower coast points shortly after the first Of the year, a visit he has been promising himself for the past sev- eral months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
TO HOIST SERVICE FLAG

TREADWELL, Dec. 27.-A service flag is being prepared here and thir- ty-five stars with more to report are being worked in it. When complet- ed the flag will be unfurled from some prominent point in Treadwell probably the company store or big mess house
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
LAUNCH FILLS AND SINKS

DOUGLAS, Dec. 27.-The launch Anna, owned by J. J. Penglase, filled while tied to float at the city dock last night. Later it broke away and floated ashore in the rear Of the News office. It is not believed the Anna is badly damaged
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
SOFT DRINK EMPORIUM

DOUGLAS, Dec. 27.--Of the eight liquor stores which will go out of business here with the end of the year, it is said that four will con tinue as soft drink and cigar stores They will also have pool, billiard and card tables. The other four will close out entirely and retire from business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
BONES AND WET TOWELS

DOUGLAS, Dec. 27.-The after math of Christmas was apparent
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
LOCAL TEACHERS HOSTS

DOUGLAS, Dec 27.-The dozen school teachers employed on the Island will give their complimentary Channel at Labor Union Hall to- morrow night All that is neces- sary to secure the success of the event is fairly respectable weather. The teachers will supply the rest
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27

THE EMPIRE-AlI the News AL the Time. When It h News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27

WANTED = Two good women, one for upstairs, and one for down. stairs work. Apply Mrs. P. R. Brad ley, phone 10, Treadwell. -2S
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27

FOR SALE-Six-room house, all furnished; fine, big basement, bath, and all modern improvements, price $700; inquire Box 73, Treadwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-27
MASONS, ATTENTION!

Gastineau Lodge, No. 124, Doug
 las, will not hold their installa- tion ceremonies tonight
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22

G. G.. Strand, a fruit and pota-
to grover of the Yakima valley,
was the guest last Friday of his
niece, Mrs. X. X. Carver.
Mrs. Geo. w. Shields, Mrs. j.
Il. Shields and Mrs. Comstock,
all of Seattle, were luncheon
guests of Mrs. x. G. Murray on
Wednesday.
d. Gammell is having comb
nation garage and barn, l4x30
feet, built on the lot at the rear
of his store. Scott Pierson is do
ing the carpenter work.
H. NJ. Winery has recently
added "a fine registered Guernsey
bull to his herd of Jersey and
Guernsey cattle. He purchased
| the animal from the Plateau
Farm herd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. s. Bonnell
of Vashon Heights were present
at the supper given in the Pres
byterian church last Friday even
/ ing and enjoyed meeting with
old friends and forming new ac
quaintences.
A number of Island poultry
men are planning to attend a
meeting 10 be held at 10 a. III.
Saturday, in the rooms of thu
Commercial Club, Seattle, Will
the object of organizing a stat'
association of poultrymen.
u. E VanOlinda received wore
last Thursday morning OF TIN
death of his nephew, G. H. Van
Olinda, at Santa Cruz, Cal. NJ
message had come in regard t
his illness, and the news of hi
death was quite a shock to Wash
on relatives. Mr.. VanOlind'
had been in California for tn
past twelve years.
Sergt. Ray Miner and Corp
, Francis Fuller are expected
home today tThursday0 In
recent newspaper interview tn
boys are quoted as having signi
+ fed their intention OF goinl
!. to Europe and enlisting in tn
forces of the allies Ray ha
) made three trips to the borde
with his company
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22
Classified Advertisements

Five cents per line; minimum rate 25ci
cash In advance, Remit stamps or NJ. o.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22
Lights :!


Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Mccartney
and son Lawrence motored down
from Cedar Falls and spent the
week end with Mrs. McCartney's
relatives, the Willhights, senior
and junior. Mr.. Mccartney is
employed by the Seattle water
department and is in charge at
the source of supply.
Miss Fannie Kingsbury, who
is teaching in Roslyn schools,
reports that two of her pupils won
in the recent spelling contest.
One will receive a gold medal
and the other will represent the
school at the contest to be held
in Olympia.
Snow Aulries have been fire.
uuent on the Islands this week.
A nice home. made comforter
is offered for sale by the Vashon
Nj. E. Ladies Aid at very rea-
sonable price. Call or phone
Mrs. Il. NJ. Jones.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22
Southern Heights

Mr.. Pace has purchased Mr..
Powell's horse.
The French professor of the
vashon High School is abroad,
nest-ce pas?
Mr.. and Mrs. Billiard of Bur
ton spent Thursday with Mr..
and Mrs. Pace.
Miss Smith spent Shrove Tues
day and Ash Wednesday with
friends in Tacoma.
Mrs. viii Ely is so much i'm
proved in health that she was
able to return home Sunday.
Some of us down here would
be obliged to Mr.. Elmer Har-
melting for points on potato rails
ing.
Mr.. futile of Tacoma and his
son Robert took lunch on Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest.
Mrs. VIM. Mummey of Gig
Harbor has been spending q
week over here, visiting Ole
friends and looking after hel
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. de Caccie o
Tacoma spent the week end witt
Mrs. de Caccia's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Willard Shaw.
Messrs. Sheffield and Cas'
went to Tacoma Monday in thu
interest of the south end ferry
Prospects are rather encourag
ing at present.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22
PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN
The first in a series of sermons
will begin Sunday morning on
Some Mistakes of Christian
Science. This will be an in
telligent and conservative discus
sion and no member of the Chris
tian Science church need fear to
come and be insulted. Evening
topic, "A Woman's Religion. =
G. f. at $50; topic, Work be-
ing done by the Presbyterian
Board of Home Missions, leader,
Gladys Jacobs.
The Willing Workers will
meet on Thursday afternoon,
March list, at the home OF Mrs.
Il. II. Gorsuch. Mrs. Murray
will speak of her experience in
settlement work in New York
city. The annual election OF
officers will be held at this time.
Many admiring glances and
complimentary remarks are seen
and heard concerning the decora'
tive curtains in the doorways OF
the Sunday school class rooms
These porteries have been a long
felt need and were presented tf
the school by Mr.. l.. 9. Beall
ST., and add greatly to the at
tractiveness of the room. The
classes are now at work on thu
interior decorations of their re
spective rooms.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22
Vashon Locals

n. Petersen was in Seattle on
business Monday.
Mesdames Fl. G. and F. A..
Wiess went to Seattle Friday for
a brief visit.
VIM. Nye is putting up some
additional poultry houses for Il.
G. Beall, ir.
The date of the regular cleo
ton for school directors is Sat
urday, March 3rd.
Prof. and Mrs. Hedrick were
dinner guests Sunday at the >.
j. Harmeling home.
The Record acknowledges a
pleasant call this week from W,
M. Caward of Center.
The family of j. Butts has
moved from the Glen Acres
ranch TO Maury Island.
Phil Harmeling came over
from Seattle Tuesday for a brie-
visit at the parental home.
Miss Magdalene Larson went
to Seattle Monday for a brie
rest from her duties as central
and to visit relatives.
j. i. Masters and family have
moved to the ranch west OF Va
shon known as the Brow
place"
The chicken pie supper givel
Friday evening at the Presby
terian church by the Willing
Workers was a pronounced sue
cess both socially and in a finan
cial way.
Mrs. S. w. Jacobs came owe
from Seattle Wednesday for
few days visit with friends an
to look after property interest
at yashon.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22
Church Announcements
METHODIST

METHODIST
Morning subject, Prayer;
evening, Captivity. "
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22

Fox SALE 60. egg Pacific incu-
bator and brooder; cost s2S,
selling for $40. Phone Ind.
1lS, Mrs. McCurdy IL
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-22

For SALE Heavy farm wagon;
SIC. l.. c. Beall, ir. -