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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-11-22

While working and praying for our
boys who are going to fight the battle
of Democracy, lets not forget that
II Nurses left Tennessee last week
to take up their work of love and
mercy in some Hospital, Over There
Long ago humble country woman
broke aaostly bottle of Alabaster over
the feet of one who was soon to give
his life for the love of fellowman.
that one said of that woman; She
hath done what she could"
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-11-22

T. P. ]. Girls Sew for SAmmies
Under the able supervision of Miss
Vena May Martin the T. p. l. girls
have caught the spirit and are max.
ing hospta al garments to be sent to
some hospital in France.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

One of the very swell events of the
season was the party given by Miss
Margaret Griffin Tuesday night at her
home on Meeker street Fifty quests
were present, which included most of
the younger set of Delta, in addition
to Miss Alice Hartman. Miss Mabel
Heckert and Mr. Fred Luqueer. all of
Olathe. and Mr.. ,ieorce Mai'rtt Of
Hotchkiss. The evening was spent
on the lawn which was decorated with
the skill of an artist. Electric lights
in Japanese lanterns lighted the yard
Cards were the amusement Of the af-
fair and when the guests had tired
Of games. dainty refreshments were
served and the evening ended by the
young men taking the ladies to Elks'
hall. where they danced till midnight,
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Engineer vickery was driven over
the Nucla road last Friday by George
Seabourn. to make some of the final
lines and calculations. They state
that with little work on about four
miles more of the project, it will be
passible. though not first class auto
road until considerable more time has
been put in. Nucla residents are
going out on the road in parties and
donating their work on the road, so
anxious are they for its completion.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

An ordinance was read at the city
council meeting Tuesday. which will.
IL adopted. compel the railroad COM
pany to keep all street crossings open
and keep lights at such crossings at
night. No crossing can be closed for
more than five minutes at time. A
penalty OF not more than 5000. or n
sentence Of not to exceed sixty days.
or both. will be attached for the vio-
lation Of either provision.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

The Montrose members of the Wat
er Users association. together with
several other citizens. went in cars
to Delta Monday morning to attend
the funeral of the late w. f. Obert,
which took place at ten o'clock from
the Delta Presbyterian church. C. L.
Hawley of Hawley & Rymal, took
their hearse down to be used for the
Press.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

II. ]. Collier, representing the Mount
Logan Oil Shale company of DeBeque,
Colorado. was in the city yesterday
in the interests of that corporation.
This new industry of Western Colora-
do promises much. The shale is rich
in oil. the process of treating is cheap
and there are said to be over a hund-
red by-products.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Messrs. Joseph and Henry Obert
departed on the east-bound train yes
mer to his home in the mountain
town and the latter to make a visit
there before returning to his home
in Atwood. Kansas. The two broth
sion of attending the funeral of their
late brother, w. E. Obcrt.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

H. ]. Coerver was in Wednesday and
ordered his Independent sent to Kan
sas City. Mo-, and he and his family
started for that point yesterday with
a car of goods which included their
automobile and household furniture.
Delta people regret to lose this es-
timable family. but wish them success
in their new home.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

The funeral of the late w E. Obert
was held at the Presbyterian church
Monday morning at ten o'clock. All
members of the immediate family
were present and large gathering of
friends which evidenced the high es-
TEEN in which he was held. Interment
was at Delta cemetery
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. II. n. Doughty. father of Carl
Doughty. departed Tuesday morning
for his home in Durand, Wisconsin
after visiting with Carl and family
since May 1. Milton and John Dough
ty. two other sons, of Duluth. Mimi
and White. S. D. respectively. Joined
him on their return from a trip to
Salt Lake City and made the remand
er of the journey with him.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

An automobile party of Mr. and Mrs
Vim Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. W. l..
Clark, Jr., and family. who are here
from Hemingford, Nebraska, visiting
relatives. Mrs. ]. f. Clark and Mrs
w. L. Clark. Sr.. and Miss Bessie
Clark. drove to Ouray Sunday and
spent a very pleasant day in the noun
tains. The Ouray trip is great site
to eastern people.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Walter Hillman. E. E. Watts and
f. J. Hatcher returned from their
trip To the Blue Saturday and stated
that they were successful in getting
some sage hens and fish. At least,
they said they had all they wanted to
eat
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Announcements have just been re-
ceived OF the wedding Of Donald
Houtts. son Of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Houtts, former Delta people. and Miss
Sara Lee. The elder Houtts reside
at Long Beach. California, but the
newlyweds will make their home at
Los Angeles where the groom is en-
ployed.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Frank How I'd. former Delta high
school boy. came in last Friday after
noon from Nu.la, where he now lives.
and made a short visit with his moth
er. Mrs. Jacobs. of North Delta, and
other friends and relatives return
ing home Monday morning.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

NJ. l.. Schmid was an outgoing pas
senger Wednesday morning for Du-
range. where as delegate to the
semi-annual conference of Latter Day
Saints. He expected to return next
Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Ten young lady operators of the
Mountain States Telephone company
Ina Odem Tuesday evening and or
ganized the IS. s. club. They will
meet every two weeks and devote
considerable time to making nice
things for their soldier hoy friends
which will be sent to them from time
to time. Object, matrimony (?)
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Henry L. Spencer, formerly With the
local forestry office. row stationed
at Lake City. arrived on the afternoon
train Saturdav and made a short bust
ness visit here. returning to the
mountain town Sunday
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

H. Halack. of Watseka. Illinois,
departed for his home Monday after a
visiting most of the summer here
with his son, B. II. Hallack. and
daughter. Mrs. Austin Laycock. Mr.
Hallack enjoys his summers here.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Beckley. accom-
panied by Mrs. Hatch and daughter
Miss Hazel. motored to Ouray Sunday
in the Beckley auto. where the day
was pleasantly passed in the cool air.
They returned the same evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

C. E. Johnson and wife. of Parish.
Mo-. returned to their home at that
place last Saturday afternoon after
a pleasant visit with their sister and
brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. B. H.
Hallock on their farm home up the
Gunnison.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

R. C. Egnew. local Ford agent. re-
ports sales to the following people
this week: John Maupin, Delta; B. S.
Kesling. Delta; Joe Harrington, Delta;
Myrtle Jones. Hotchkiss; Earl Wilson.
Paonia; E. A Browne. Crawford and
Fred f. Willis. Read.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Martin Cade. of Garnet mesa this
week received letter from his son
Joseph. who is in the aviation corps
of the regular army, postmarked New
York, saying he would go aboard the
transport August 14th, bound for
France He is a former Delta boy
and will be remembered by msry Del
tn people. He enlisted in First U. 8.
Cavalry in 1904; has seen service in
Cuba and the Philippines. as well as
border service in New Mexico and Arf-
zona. He is now secretary Of the 1st
Aero Squadron. American Expedition
airy Forces somewhere in France"
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs Nellie ADAMS iuother OF Mrs
J. f. Beckley. who fis visited her
daughter here the pas' three weeks.
was ca led TO hcr hone TT Sedan. Fan
sas, Monday. by the serious illness Of
her grandson. a nine year old lad.
suffering from appendicitis and com
plica.ions
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Eleanor Kurz departed Monday
evening for San Diego. California,
where she goes to attend school this
winter. Her uncles, L. c. Kurz and
l.. c. McGrew reside at that place and
she will make her home with them.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

w. H. Mathers and sons Lloyd and
Lawrence, departed in the family auto
Wednesday morning for Denver and
Estes Park. for an outing of ten days
or two weeks. Mr.. Mathers said the
rest of the family would stay at home
and water the lawn.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

G. L. Lindholm was a west-bound
passenger for Grand Junction Monday
evening. after visit with his wife on
the ranch south of town. He is in the
reclamation service at that place.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Over forty autos were on Grand
mesa a week ago Sunday. There were
cars there from all over the Western
slope. Last Sunday there were be-
tween twenty-five and thirty cars
there. This resort is becoming very
popular one.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

d. B. Bailey and family. of Grand
Junction. passed through here Tuesday
enroute to Grand mesa for an outing
at the lakes. They expected to remain
about a week. putting in most of the
time fishing.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

A marriage license was issued last
Friday. August II, to Mrs. Rose Frank
of Delta, and Mr.. George Robertson.
of Gunnison. We understand the cou-
pie will make their home at Gunnison.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

]. E. Cotter of Olathe. was in the
city Wednesday and took home with
him Moline Universal tractor, pur
chased of the Stockham Hardware
Co. This powerful machine will be
a great aid to Mr.. Cotter in his farm
work.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

County Treasurer Earl Wilson Wis
tied in Hotchkiss with the home folks
over Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Benedict came
down from Montrose Saturday even
ing and were met by Mr and Mrs. Ruel
Johnson and taken to the Grand mesa
lakes in the latter's auto for an out
ing
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

John Lockhart, of eastern Kansas.
is here visiting at the home of his
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Lockhart. From here he will
go on to California for visit before
returning home
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. l. C. Hall and daughter Janet
departed on Wednesday mornings
train for Winnemac, Indiana. where
they will make an extended visit at
home of Mrs. Halls mother.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Ida Fauber, of Montrose, arriv-
ed in Delta Monday evening and has
taken a position as bookkeeper for
the Western Colorado Power Co. here
Miss Fauber has for some time been
at the Montrose office of this COM
pany and is familiar with the work
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24
Deaths

Mrs. Anna Croft. wife Of Sam Croft,
residing at Ceiaredge, passed away
at the home Tuesday, August 81. of
ulcer OF intestines. Her age was AS
years.
She is survived by her husband and
a sister living in Denver and broth
er in Michigan, both of whom will ar
rive tomorrow.
At time of going to press funeral
arrangements had not been made.
Mrs. l.. A. Cook. who has been i'll
several weeks Of cancer, passed away
at her home up the Gunnison August
21st. She is survived by her husband
and her son, Charles Woodring. also
her sister. Mrs. Robert Ellison. Of
this city.
Her son. who is with the cavalry
troops In Denver. arrived yesterday
evening and more extended account
will be published next week.
The funeral will be held at the Bap-
tist church this afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

One hundred and thirty-three people.
mostly of Osborne county. Kansas.
enjoyed big picnic on ROBBERS mesa
near Lazear, last Sunday. There were
about ten Of the number from Paonia
and a few from other parts Of the
county, but hundred came from the
corn state. The affair is said to have
been a very enthusiastic one and will
be long remembered by those partici-
pating.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Walter Hall and wife motorej to
Glenwood Springs Monday for short
outing at the great summer resort.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. E. H. Divelbiss arrived last
week. after a visit of several weeks
in Denver. AS stated last week. they
are making their home at the Saund-
ers residence
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Harold Gandrup is in town from the
Darling saw mill, receiving treatment
for an injured limb This seems to be
Harold's unlucky year He states.
however. that his pension has been
approved and SO he will receive some
compensation for his heroic work in
rescuing the men from the Milwaukee
last January.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Media Blaine returned to her
home at Champaign, Illinois, after a
pleasant visit with her cousins, C. E.
and w. F. Blaine.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Bennett and fam
lily arrived Sunday evening in Delta
from Hemingford. Nebraska, and arc
visiting at the home of Mr.. Benefits
sister. Mrs. ]. E. Clark, on Dodge
street.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Joan Armand, formerly of Hot
chkiss, who has been in Grand juno
ton for about four months taking a
business course. has taken a position
as nurse and bookkeeper for DR.. H. A.
Smith.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. l.. d. Hauser was an east-bound
passenger Saturday morning for Cres-
ted Butte, for a visit with her son
Eldon and wife.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

The subject IF the lcsson-sermon in
Christian Scie, ,ce ch.rches or Sur.
day. August 20 1917, will be Mind"
The public is cordially invited to ell
general services of this church.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Florence Beltz returned to her
duties in the Pueblo hospital Monday
morning, after a pleasant visit of two
weeks here among relatives and
friends.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

F, L. Ray was a west-bound passeng-
er Tuesday evening for Seattle. for
short visit with his family. who for
some time have been making their
home in the northwestern metropolis.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. Carey B. Adams departed Sat
urday morning for a visit with rela-
tives in Canon City. She expected to
be away about two weeks.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. NJ. A. Shue visited friends in
the Gunnison fishing.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

A. / Cook has been compelled to
resign from the local registration
board because of press OF work on his
ranch. His resignation took effect
August 81. 1t is not known yet who
will take Mr. Cooks place.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Ella New, former Delta post
recently taken a position with the
Denver Dry Goods company, of that
city.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Fred R. Foster. of Hotchkiss, was
in town on business Wednesday and
while here called at this office and
advanced his subscription a year.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. John Johnson arrived in Delta
Wednesday from Breckenridge and
went to Hotchkiss that day Ter visit
with his sister, Mrs. John Ramer.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Miss Glenn has just returned from
considerable time in getting the latest
and best in millinery for the fall
seaFon.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. Herbert Chase has a very fine
photograph of the family pet dog,
Tige, which she had framed and sent
to her son Edwin, who is a student
in boys school in California
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Musser & Calhoun, of Delta, this
tional 1920 tractor from the Stockham
Hardware Co, for use on their big
farm.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. 10y. OF Amer.
icus, Kansas. arrived in the city We'd
nesday evening for an extended visit
with their daughter and son-in-law,
Mt and Mrs. John Chalmers.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Eph Warner was in the city from
his Gunnison river farm Wednesday.
and while here made the Independent
office a pleasant and substantial call.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. Harry Gray returned to his
home at Littleton, Colorado, Tuesday
morning, after short, but pleasant
visit at the j. E. Farmer home
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

After pleasant visit of two weeks
at the home of Miss Ruth Nelson, on
Garnet mesa, Miss Hearth Davidson
returned to her home in Salida.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

DR.. E. P. Sandstop, OF the Fort Cor
Inns Agricultural college, spent part
of this week looking over the apple
and potato crops of this district.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

George Bruce, Jr. was west-bound
passenger Wednesday evening for
Glenwood Springs for a weeks stay
at the great summer resort
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

The Delta Business college will
open September 3rd.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. Thos. Edwards returned Tues
day evening from Montrose, after
pleasant visit of several days at the
home of her brother. Clay Showalter.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Judge M. r. Welch motored to Pao-
mia Saturday on business, returning
that evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

In company with Prof. p. NJ. Condit
and w, r. Gale the Independent scribe
was driven out on California mesa
Saturday in the Professors car. to
the ranch OF Arthur Lathrop Mont
rose sheep man. where n new silo is
being erected All the mysteries of
the silo was explained to us. Mr..
Lathrop has a mighty fine place and
the new brick bungalow is fit for a
king. Most anyone would like to live
in the country With place like that
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. J. J. Gillette. who with her
husband has spent the past year at
Elizabeth. Colorado. returned Satur-
day evening. She was met by her
daughters. Misses Helen and Dorothy
and taken to the Hubbard ranch on
Surface Greek We understand that
Mr.. Gillette will also return soon and
they will make their home here again.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

After a pleasant visit here with Miss
Eleanor Kellogg, Miss Katherine Arch
er returned to her home in Montrose
the first of the week.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

o. E. Carmen. for some time en-
ployed at the Osborne-williamson drug
store, boarded the train Tuesday even.
ing for Colorado Springs. where he
will take up a similar position.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Della county farmers must either be
pretty prosperous, or expect to be, al
the rate they are investing in auto
mobiles the past few weeks
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Stockham and
daughter, Mrs. ]. H. Ploger, drove up
to Montrose Tuesday of this week
and spent the day visiting friends. q
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Mrs. Geo. Lester was an east
bound passenger Tuesday morning
for Denver, where she will visit few
days and then go on to Michigan TO
an extended stay.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

After a pleasant visit here with Miss
Eleanor Kellogg, Miss Katherine Arch
er returned to her home in Montrose
the first of the week.
| Della county farmers must either be
pretty prosperous, or expect to be, at
the rate they are investing in auto
mobiles the past few weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Stockham and
daughter, Mrs. ]. H. Ploger, drove up
to Montrose Tuesday of this week
and spent the day visiting friends.
The Knights of Pythias lodge donat-
ed s1S.45 to Company E. from the pro-
ceeds of the Damon and Pythias per
formance at the Colonial theatre last
week
The Red Cross has issued call for
a million and a half knitted sets. These
sets consist of a sweater, muffler,
wristlets and sox Here's a chance
for sister Susie
Wallace Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Smith, went to Telluride Tues
day for visit with his aunt. Mrs
Robert Leclaire, until time for school
to begin
Mrs. Geo. Lester was an east
bound passenger Tuesday morning
for Denver, where she will visit few
days and then go on to Michigan for
an extended stay.
o. E. Carmen, for some time en-
ployed at the Osborne-williamsond drug
store, boarded the train Tuesday even
ing for Colorado Springs, where he
will take up a similar position.
| Mrs. Herbert Chase has a very fine
photograph of the family pet dog,
Tige, which she had framed and sent
| to her son Edwin, who is a student
in boys school in California.
| F. L. Ray was a west-bound passeng-
er Tuesday evening for Seattle. for a
short visit with his family. who for
some time have been making their
home in the northwestern metropolis
A marriage license was issued last
Friday. August II, to Mrs. Rose Frank
of Delta, and Mr. George Robertson.
of Gunnison. We understand the cou-
pie will make their home at Gunnison
d. B. Bailey and family, of Grand
Junction. passed through here Tuesday
enroute to Grand mesa for an outing
at the lakes. They expected to remain
about a week. putting in most of the
time fishing.
Miss Eleanor Kurz departed Monday
evening for San Diego. California,
where she goes to attend school this
winter Her uncles, L. C. Kurz and
L. -. -hSoic" icoiuC Ct that piaSC anu
she will make her home with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Beckley. accom-
panied by Mrs. Hatch and daughter
Miss Hazel, motored to Ouray Sunday
in the Beckley auto. where the day
was pleasantly passed in the cool air.
They returned the same evening.
John Lockhart, of eastern Kansas.
is here visiting at the home of his
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Lockhart. From here he will
go on to California for a visit before
returning home
Miss Joan Armand. formerly of Hot
chkiss. who has been in Grand juno
tion for about four months taking a
business course. has taken a position
as nurse and bookkeeper for DR.. H. A.
Smith.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

The Knights of Pythias lodge donat
ed s1S.45 to Company E from the pro
ceeds of the Damon and Pythias per
formance at the Colonial theatre las
week.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

The Red Cross has issued call TO
million and half knitted sets. Thes
sets consist of . sweater, mufflel
wristlets and sox Here's a chanc
for sister Susie.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-24

Wallace Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Smith, went to Telluride Tues
day for visit with his aunt. Mrs.
Robert Leclaire, until time for school
to begin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06

Internatiessl Association OF Teachers =
Printing, annual convention; Curtis Buiid-
Ing FREQ. -T-''- "
Navy Yard Branch National Asssciatioa
United states Civil Service Employees meet
ing, Grand Fraternity Hall Free
Bishop Rhinelan nder will this evening con.
duct the annual Good Friday service for
verstrymen In the Church of St. Luke ana
the Epiphany.
sedar service and Passover dinner.
Young Mems Hebrew Association 1915
Master street Members.
Lecture. "HousinE," Bernard J. Newman.
director OF Pennsylvania School for Social
Service; Philadelphia School Of Social
Science, 43S Walnut street.
Sacred csntsta, Msunder's "Ouvet ts
Calvary" choir Emmanuel Episcopal
Church. Marlborough street and Girard ave-
nue., o'clock. Free.
Sacred musical, 'srhe Seven Last words,s -
Mercadante. choir and sofo:s.s, St. Paups
Presbyterian Church. F'iftieth street and
Baltimore avenue, 8 o'clock. Free
International Association Of Teachers Of
Printing, dinner, Hotel Bingham, O'clock
Members
Phibomusian Club. Philsnthrepic Section.
Members.
Illustrated lecture on "The Pursult of
the Cause Of Cancer by Joseph McFar-
land, Association Hail. Germantown; Uni.
versity Extension Society. Admission
charge
be sung. First Baptist Church Free
saIesmanship Club, Hotel Adelphis. Mem-
bers.
lnterdenon,in national Good Friday service,
Grace Methodist Church, Broad and Master
streets. Free.