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The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Western Slope
I. o. O. F. Meet

At meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Western Slope l. o. o. F.
association, held recently, it was de-
cided that the annual meeting be held
on April 26th, 1917, and the place Sc.
lected was Delta
This association comprises the
towns of Debeque. Palisade. Clifton,
Fruita, Grand Junction, Montrose,
Olathe and all Delta county towns.
This will be an important meeting
and four special trains have been ar.
ranged to convey visitors to this city
An extensive program is being arrang-
ed which will be announced later. The
meeting is looked forward to with
interest by the members OF the order
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
HOpSOn Makes
improvements

This month marks the first ami
versary of the Hopson Mortuary, and
during that time splendid improve
ments have been made, which add to
the efficiency and convenience of this
now well known institution.
A year ago this was a commodious
residence, but with the shifting of
time the entire floor has been recon
structed until now it is as convenient
and up-to-date as any similar estab-
lishment on the Western slope.
Every room has recently been re-
papered and repainted, the floors
polished and the bay window encased
with lattice work. over which green
vines are being trained thus screen
ing any casket placed there, from the
outside view. The large doors be
tween the chapel and the parlor make
it possible to seat large number of
persons at a funeral service, practi-
cally within the same room, while a
portion of the rear room on the east
the family of the deceased.
In the rear of the building is a
varied assortment of caskets, of both
moderate and elaborate price. They
are all steel, and all copper hermeti-
cally sealed caskets. absolutely air
and water proof; there are full and
half couch, and canopy caskets. In
short, whatever the need in this line
of merchandise may be, Mr. Hopson
has the necessary article.
The back porch has recently been
walled in for an embalming room,
everything. walls and furnishings. be-
ing enameled and strictly sanitary.
There is a full line of burial rob
from infants size to adults.
There is also a quantity of new
equipment ordered. which is calculated
to simplify the burial service, and
will be ready for use in the near
future
Mr.. Hopson states that he has work
ed faithfully to build up his business
and to give the people of the COM
munity the best of service, and that
it is his intention, as his recent i'm
provements have demonstrated, to
turn whatever he can make. back into
the business.
Coupled with this splendid equip
ment is a man with kind and gracious
manner, courteous to all, who will at
any time persons are actually in need
freely donate his services.
Delta Ia fortunate to have this kind
of a mortnary, of which she is justly
proud
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
February Term of District
Court Convened MOndaV

The February term of the District
court convened on Tuesday morning,
only civil cases being taken up this
week. There was but one case which
had been disposed of up to the time of
going to press, that of George H. Duke,
of Hotchkiss, VS.. E. C. Hotchkiss. to
recover certain moneys alleged to be
due to the plaintiff. Two days were
consumed in hearing the evidence in
the case, and after due delberation a
verdict awarding the plaintiff partial
damages was rendered
The next case on the docket was
that of John c. Schmidt VS.. E. S. Beach
ct al, suit being brought to obtain an
injunction restraining the defendants
from interfering with the running of
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
When Is Possess
ion Not Possession

There was quite a stir in legal
circles at Hotchkiss last week when
w. S. Reynolds, a special game warden
swore out a warrant charging w. r.
Hinman with hunting minus the neces.
sary permit
The district attorney appointed E.
S. Bobbitt to prosecute the case, while
Mr.. Hinman did his own defending.
The case attracted considerable atten-
tion and there was much levity in the
court room so we judge Mr.. Hinman
did the defending to Queens taste.
Ii seems that the said defendant had
paid to the state the necessary iron
man, but in his haste less some other
fellow should bag all the loose ducks.
he left it at home in the clock or
some other safe place. So when the
officer of the law discovered him with
out his passports, he took him in.
He states that he was in company
with Messrs. Thomas and Roller. and
that an unjust discrimination was i'm
posed since the officer did not ask
either of the other gentlemen to pro-
duce a license, and he further stated
that It was a matter of getting back
at him" on old scores.
Twenty-nine men were examined be-
fore jury of six could be obtained,
who. after hearing the evidence in the
case. found Mr.. Hinman not guilty.
basing their verdict on the theory that
license in ones possession does not
necessarily mean upon his person.
A fellow hunting these strenuous
days is between the Devil and the
deep blue sea. II he goes without his
license he gets jerked up for violating
the law. and II he takes it along it is
apt to get lost and eaten up by the
mountain goats. so what's the use be-
ing a sport at all? The only thing
one is safe in hunting is night cats in
your own back yard.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Dean VanVOlken-
bur8h Writes Us

Independent has just received a
nice post card view of the U. S. Navy
boys in training at San Francisco. His
message reads: Dear Friends:-I am
receiving your paper every week and it
is fine to read something about Delta.
This picture was taken where we stay
and drill. The navy life sure is fine.
Yours, w d. Van Volkenburgh."
We are always glad to hear from
our Delta boys and this message is ap-
preciated. Let us hear from you again.
boy. Wherever you are we bespeak
for you your full measure Of success.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Well Known Aus
tin Couple Wed

On Wednesday, February IA, 1917
at o'lock in the evening. occurred
a wedding of importance in the Aus
tin country, when Mr.. Everett c.
Peyton led to the altar Miss Ruby
Leona Adams. the Reverend Clark
pastor OF the Austin Baptist church
performing the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
George l.. Adams, a prosperous farm
er of that section, and the groom is
an industrious young farmer who is
well known and liked by all.
Immediately following the ceremony
a delicious wedding feast was served
and the happy couple were showered
with good wishes from all their
friends. They will go to housekeep
ing at once.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Young MatrOn
Claimed Death

Mrs. Edward Olson passed away at
the family home on Meeker street,
Friday. February 9th. following a pro
longed illness of lung trouble. Her age
was just 20 years, months and 4 days
and she leaves to mourn her loss a
devoted husband and two tiny child.
rem aged 90 months and years.
Mrs, Olson was daughter of Chas.
Springer. of Delta. The remains were
taken to Cedaredge for interment
Rev. o. NJ. Bowman, pastor of the
Cedaredge Methodist church having
charge of the last rites.
The community extends the hand
of sympathy to this young husband
and the dear children who must grow
up without even the memory of a
mother. taken away when a mere
child herself.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
ElkS' Celebrate
Wednesday Eve.

A congenial bunch of antlered broth
ers gathered at the old stamping
ground on Wednesday evening, the
occasion being the regular meeting
night of that order
Special significance was given to
this particular meeting by the official
visit of Mr. Arthur Grabow, of Ouray,
District Deputy of the Grand Exhalt-
ed ruler of B. P. o. Elks, and at this
time five tenderfeet also formed an
intimate acquaintance with the much
mooted Billy Goat.
After the routine business turkey
dinner with all the fixin's, was served,
and they do say that it was fully up
to the usual standard of banQuets for
which this little city is noted.
The local order was pleased to &C
knowledge visits on this occasion from
number of Ouray and Montrose
brothers.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Win Probably Be Welcome

Last week We sent an order to the
Bone Mesa Parcel Post sale for a
years subscription to the North Fork
Times, with the hope that some far
mer would buy it: But Arthur Craig.
who is always on the lookout for bar
gains, kept up the bidding until it
got so high that none of the farmers
could quite reach it, even though Dem
ocratic prosperity was just floating
around in big chunks. We are sorry
to lose Craig from the fraternity and
the valley, but we suppose that he has
to leave, for he ordered us to send
the paper to the State Home for
Mental Defectives.-The North Fork
Times.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
PRICE FIVE CENTS

water in the Eggleston ditch. The
lands involved in this controversy lie
about two miles up the Uncompahgre
on the road to Ash mesa. The case
was under discussion at the time of
going to press.
On next Monday the criminal cases
will be taken up in order and dis
posed of. These will consist of three
complaints against Charles Sewell, for
alleged completely in horse theft, and
one against Hettie Banning, the COM
plant charging that individual with
having dispensed certain quantities of
"O-be-joyful'' to some of the male pop
ulace in violation of the statutes.
These will conclude the criminal
docket.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Geo. Hider Ranch
To be Sold Soon

A deal of unusal Importance was
consummated few days ago when the
George Hider ranch of 800 acres, on
Payne's mesa, was sold to DIR, c. H.
Blank, of Denver.
DIR. Blank is a retired Denver capital.
list and has purchased this ranch pure.
ly for speculative purposes. He pro
poses to divide It up into twenty acre
tracts and dispose of it at public auc-
tipn during the month OF March.
This ranch is improved and equal
to any in the North Fork territory,
and there will be some rare bargains
sold there. at practically your own
figure.
The sale will be cried by f. T.
Cummings. auctioneer, who is a gradu.
ate of the Jones School Of Auctioneer-
ing. and who is fully competent to
take charge OF this piece OF business.
Large posters and newspaper adver-
tisements will announce the date and
hour. 80 watch for further particulars.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Pearl Trickel and
Leroy Smith Wed

At the office of the Delta county
judge, Tuesday, February the 9Th, 1917.
occurred the marriage of Pearl Trickel
of California mesa and Leroy Smith Of
Nephi City, Utah. Only immediate
relatives were present.
The bride is one of California mesa's
most popular young ladies and was
most beautifully gowned in white
Geogette crepe and pale blue MESA
line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left in the after
noon for Grand Junction. where they
will spend a few days with relatives,
after which they will continue their
journey to Nephi City, where they will
spend few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
T. L. Smith, parents of the groom.
The best wishes of the community
go with them.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
St. Luke'S Guild
Entertainment

most successful affair was plan
ned and carried out last Thursday af-
ternoon, when the ladies of st. Luke's
Episcopal Guild entertained their
friends at the hospitable home of Mrs.
Fred w. Trechter.
Tables were placed for Al and the
diversion was Five Hundred. the pro-
gressive idea being used.
The house was profusely decorated,
seasonable Cupids and hearts being
evidence in profusion. these sugges-
tions also being carried out artistic
ally in the refreshments which were
served at o'clock.
1t was one of the seasons most
elit- affairs and the ladies' OF this
organization are to be congratulate,
on their skill as entertainers.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Miss Carpenter
Charms Audience

There was an evening chcck full
OF entertainment at the NJ. +. church
Tuesday evening when Miss Doris Car
penter. dramatic impersonator. OF
Boston. held her audience with rapt
attention for an hour and half in an
impersonation OF the delightful play
Peg O. My Heart"
Miss Carpenter is charming girl
and an accomplished artist in her
line. To hear her is a pleasure not
soon to be forgotten.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16

Citizens of Delta and community are
a Community Conference and Exhibit
to be held in Delta, March 14th- 1917.
Arthur E Gilman, secretary of the
Bureau of Community Welfare, Uni
versity of Colorado Extension divi-
sion, who was here last June assist
ing local citizens with the prelimi-
nary arrangements is again in the city.
and will give half his time until the
Conference is concluded. assisting the
various committees with their work
in this connection.
At a public meeting held last June,
a temporary committee was elected to
assume charge of the Conference
work. Another meeting was held Mon
day evening. at which the executive
committee was completed. This com
mittee consists OF Mayor w. H Stew.
art, chairman: Mrs. II. F. Stockham,
vice-chairman; Mrs. A. B. Parry, sec.
retary; Mrs. Geo. Wilson Mrs. II. X.
Porter. Mrs. r. S. Kelso, Carey Adams.
j. E. Hillman. Prof E. II. Homberger,
A c. Remington, W. A. Sheppard. DIR.
W. s. Cleland, DR. A. e. Miller and
Mortimer Stone.
The conference viii be held under
the auspices OF the University OF Colo
RADIO and the local Executive commit.
tee. State departments OF Public ser,
vice, Colorado State Normal School
the Colorado Branch OF the National
Congress of Mothers. the State Dental
association. the Delta Municipal and
County governments. School districts,
and numerous local committees will
cooperate in the movement
During the past few months six
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Harry AinSWOrth
Operated Upon

Harry Ainsworth, young farmer of
the North Fork country, was brought
to Delta last week, suffering from ul-
Ger of the stomach. very serious
operation was performed and for a
time little or no hope was entertained
for his recovery, but at this time he
appears to be doing splendidly and
his many friends are expecting to
see him in fine shape again. 1t will
be week or ten days before he will
be able to leave the hospital.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Montrose Lad Shot.

Percy Warren, son of w. A. Warren,
of Bostwick Park, Montrose county,
was accidently shot and killed Tuesday
morning about three miles east of
Montrose. The young man dropped a
large revolver from his belt to the
floor of a wagon in which he was
working and the bullet passed through
his right shoulder Death came soon
after from loss of blood.
Young Warren was assisting Taylor
Button move sheep camp. He stood
in the wagon taking armfuls of pro-
visions as the latter gentleman handed
them to him. As Mr.. Button started
to re-enter the tent he heard a shot
and Percy Warren said: I'm shot"
He believed the bullet had entered his
hand but Mr.. Button soon saw the
blood coming from the victims should
er. He called two men nearby but the
young man expired within a few min
utes. AS soon as Mr.. Button saw that
Death was near he took the young
mans head in his lap and spoke words
Of comfort to him until the final sum.
moss came. The deceased was but II
years of age and had been in Mr.
Buttons employ but a day. He had
lived in Bostwick Park several years
and was well liked. No inquest was
deemed necessary.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
An All Days Visit
At Blackburn'S

A crowd autoed out to the home of
Mrs. c. c. Blackburn last week and
spent the day. The sumptuous dinner
served by Mrs. Blackburn included
everything that is good to eat and was
heartily enjoyed by all. They spent
the day and before they left ate as
much supper as the space would per
init. A delightful time is reported by
all.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Mathers-eeer Valentine Party

Mrs. Harry e. Mathers and Mrs.
Taylor B. Geer were joint hostesses
at the lovely home of the former on
Wednesday afternoon, Valentine day,
at a perfectly appointed one o'clock
luncheon at which twenty-eight ladies
responded to the call to Bridge.
Hearts" was trump the entire af-
ternoon, in honor of the good old
Saint Val and a profusion of hearts
and tiny Cupids also reminded one of
this occasion
At proper hour the guests depart.
ed, voting these hostesses royal en-
tertainers.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Alexander Bowie
Dies Saturday

On Saturday, February 10th. after an
ILLNESS extending over period of
several months, Alexander Bowie, for
fourteen years genearl manager of the
Juanita Coal company's mics at Bowie
passed to his reward.
Mr.. Bowie was seized by rheuma-
tism several months ago and he with
his daughter went to Hot Springs.
hoping to find relief He returned
home few weeks since, when soon
after complications set in which
caused his death as above stated.
: The funeral services were conduct.
ed from the family home at Bowie
on Tuesday, February 18th, and inter.
ment was in Paonia cemetery beside
his wife and one son who preceded
him a year and two years ago, re.
spectively.
Five sons and two daughters sur.
vive him, as follows: Will. Alex. Jack.
Wallace and Ed Bowie, Miss Agnes
Bowie and Mrs. Sheldon, of Gallup,
New Mexico. All OF these were pres
ent when the end came.
There were a number of friends of
the family from Delta who attended
the funeral services.
Mr.. Bowie was Past Grand Master
of the Z o. o. F. in New Mexico,
where he resided previous to coming
TO Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Women of Wood
craft Installation

On last Monday evening the Odd
Fellows hall was the scene OF n pleas
ant party when Vivian Circle. Women
of woodcraft held its regular meet
ing and invited its friends to wit
ness the public installation OF the of
ficers for the coming year
Eight ladies in white formed the
degree team. together with the Cap
tain. Miss winifred Wonders. and very
pretty work they put on.
Following the installation cere-
monies the following program was
rendered. which was supplemented by
an elaborate two course banquet:
Vocal Misses
Eleanor Kurz and Ollie Pelham.
Vocal solo with guitar accompaniment
..........-................. Mrs II. Il. Tyler
Reading, Some Little Bug VIII Get
You. ......-.........................-.N vera Getts
Vocal Wright
Recitation. Captain. My Captain, "......
McN""iey
Piano misses
Neva Remington and Edith kurz
Reading. "Neighbors''
.............................Mr Mrs. +. r. Stearns.
Piano Dora Singleton
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
HoopaIa!

Hoopala!
Quite a number Of Paonia boys are
taking cooking in the domestic sci
ence department Of the schools.
Good scheme, boys: you may as
well learn now as later.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-15
SHOUP PRESENTS AN
AUTO TO FT. LOGAN

o. H. Shoup, prominent in financial
circles all over the state and interested
in many Grand Valley properties, has
recently given an automobile to the
quartermaster department of the reg
ular army at Fort Logan. The tender
of the gift was made a week ago, but
authority had to be received from
Washington before the department was
able to accept the machine. The car,
a big touring car, will be used in facil-
itating the movement of supplies at
Fort Logan, and in accepting it the
officers and the war department made
it clear that the car would be of great
benefit to them in their work.
Not long ago Mr.. Shoup presented
car to the city of Colorado Springs,
and before that he had also given one
to his pastor, DR.. Samuel Garvin.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-15
KICKS FOR THE sAMMIEs

Fred W. Moore, of the Harvard Ath-
letic association, has asked 10000 Har-
ward graduates to give dollar or more
each toward a fund to provide foot
balls, baseballs and other athletic
equipment for our American soldiers
abroad. This was done at the sug-
gestion Of Elliot Wadsworth, Har.
vard graduate and acting head Of the
American Red Cross.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-15
STAR PERFORMERS

Under the excellent care Of Mrs..
Harriet Frazier, eleven barred plymo.h
rock biddies have produced 1919 eggs
within period Of five months, or IN
average Of z eggs day. Mrs. Frsxier
is still getting Z and 8 eggs each day
and is assured that chickens are
mest profitable possession II properly
handled.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-15
SPENT HoNEY1GooN
IN aLENwooD

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mosher, whose
wedding took place in Denver sep.em.
ber 5th, arrived In Glenwood on the
sixth and spent four delightful honey.
moon days at the Hotel Colorado. Mrs.
Mosher is we'll known 70 Coloradoa
As Miss Alice Forsyth, who was de-
clsred the best singer Of the state in
. contest for vocalists. They reside
IN Greeley.
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-15
ATTENTION TRACTOR OWNERS

All owners Of tractors, weighing
5000 pounds or over, are hereby noti-
fled that they must carry plank for
planking all bridges and culverts which
they may cross. Failure to do 90 will
subject owner to the payment Of all
costs that may result.
By order Of the Board Of County
Commissioners. $3.50
The Glenwood post., 1917-09-15

]. W. Crawford drove from Denver
in q new bort car, arriving home Mon-
day.
Ed. Squires was in town Monday
telling US all about the Eagle neigh
borhood.
Lucille Smith returned to her home
at Sunlight after weeks visit in
Glenwood.
Wesley Hutchings is working nights
at the Colorado Midland round house
at Cardiff.
Two sisters from the st. Clara's or
phanage at Denver were here soliciting
this week.
Mrs. Jerome French, nee Miss Sadie
Quinn, is here from Salt Lake City for
visit with relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Will Hammerick, who was re-
Gently operated at the sanitarium, was
able to return to her home Wednesday.
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Mrs. Amelia Dewey spent couple
of weeks with her brother in Denver,
returning home the first of the week.
For Sale: A lot of fine Campani
canary birds. MRS. E. I. RAWSON,
9-l5-lO-6 Silt, Colo.
Edward T. Taylor Jr. son of Con-
gresham Taylor, has been made End
lieutenant and is ordered to report at
Fort Riley.
The editor of the Republican-Regls-
ter at Moravia, N. Y. is in the c,cy
looking after business affairs con
nected with the estate of his uncle,
Nels Main.
E. A. O'Neil was in from the ranch
Wednesday and had so much business
on hand he forgot to take home some
OF his purchases.
The county court has appointed
Charles Manzinelli administrator of
the estate Of Frank Bersino, who was
recently killed at Harvey Gap.
Miss Lillian Lowe is assisting for a
couple of weeks at the Silver Shoe &
Clothing store. She leaves for the
state normal at Greeley October first.
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Miss Katherine McNulty of Cattle
creek stopped over for a brief visit in
Glenwood while en- route to the State
University at Boulder for her final
years work.
Mrs. Anna Falkner and daughter,
Mrs. L. A. Thompson Of Colorado
Springs have been spending the week
with Mr.. and Mrs Frank Welty on
Blake avenue.
Jesse Schryack, of the bank at Eagle
was in Glenwood the first of the week
accompanied by his brother. They are
making an overland trip to Salt Lake
and will return by way of Cheyenne.
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Mrs. Jim McClelland and sister,
Miss Katie Baker, employed at Mar
tins Cafe, were called to Kansas City
last week by serious and perhaps ia
tai injury to their mother, caused Dy
falling down stairs.
Mrs. J. c. Schwarz is in Denver pur
chasing goods for their large mercan-
tile house. On the return trip Mrs
Schwarz will attend the grand chapter
of the Eastern Star in Colorado
Springs.
Charles R. Mccarthy and John R.
Weir spent Sunday fishing at Sweet
water. They were Joined by those good
sports Art Tandy and Ben White of
Eagle. Mr.. Weir reports some fish
and big day in the open.
Mrs. Charles F. RAIDER, who has been
spending several weeks in Glenwood,
was joined by her husband Sunday.
Mr.. RAIDER left Wednesday, expecting
to return October l to accompany his
wife to their home in Denver.
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Louis Love, son-in-law of Sheriff C.
W. Fravert, passed through the city
Monday with car of cattle for the
Denver markets. Mrs. Love and baby
boy left the same day to join Mr.. Love
on his arrival in the capital city.
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Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Place and daugh-