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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

Editor: Please announce to the vot-
sFs of Gary that I am candidate for
nomination on the republican ticket for
Treasurer OF the CITY Of Gary. subject
TO the viii of the voters as expressed
at the primaries to be h6ld March 9Th.
1917 II elected I will keep the office
open during regular business hours and
give it my personal attention.
GEORGE II. MANLOVE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

Editor TINES.
Kindly announce that I viii be a
candidate at the March primaries for
the republican nomination for mayor
Of the city Of Gary. the office to which
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24
LOWELL

Attorney Victor X. Roberts went to
Indianapolis last evening to attend the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

'sTEEMED Gary Post excited and
prints report OF the steel corpVation
WILL spend $50, 600. 900 in Gary. As a
matter OF fact the corporation IS
spending $50. o00, 900 in Gary. Somebody
please set the alarm clock for the Post.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24
CITY TREASURER

Editor TINES.
Please announce to the people Of
Gary that I Will be a candidate for the
republican nomination of city treas
urer, subject TO the decision OF the pri-
maries. MY slogan will be that il
nominated and elected I will be in my
office during the entire working hours
letting no outside business interfere
with my public duties.
HARRY STRINGFELLOW.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

sion of the primiraes OF March 9Th. 1917
If nominated and elected / viii be in the
office myself as 1 have no other bust
ness 70 hinder me.
FRANK BoRIANN.
Editor Times: Please announce to the
voters OF Gary I will be n candidate for
the nomination of City Treasurer on the
Democratic ticket. ubject to the primaries
on March s.
JOHN b. BURKE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

I desire to announce to the voters OF
Gary that I am a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for mayor OF the
city, at the coming city Primary, and
ask the support OF all republican voters
who believe that the people OF Gary
are entitled to an administration OF.
for and by the people OF Gary.
LIFT FRANK W SMITH.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

was elected three years ago. and that
l trust that my administration OF the
office again deserves the support of
the voters. l-24-
r. o. JOHNSON.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

INDIANA house votes to make trains
dry By vote of 81 TO s. Poll should
be taken TO show how many Of the leg
islators travel over the interurban
lines
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24

THtY hNehlng Times.
Please announce that ! am q candi-
date for the nomination FOR mayor on
the democratic ticket at the primaries
70 be held in Gary. March O. 1sl7.-Adv.
La HARVEY j. CURTIS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR

To the Voters OF Gary.
At the urgent solicitation or a large
number OF Gary citizens who believe
that Gary's greatest need for the fu-
ture is clean. honest and energetic
business administration. I hereby an
nounce that I VIII be candidate for
the republican nomination for mayor
OF Gary. at the primaries to be held in
March. 1917. or a later date as may
be designated BY the legislature.
1-3-tf JOHN 4. BRENNAN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-24
E)andOn7
Things and Filings

BRYAN takes slap at Wilson's adj
dress sour grapes
If INDIANA goes dry" theren be
a big scramble to lease suitable sites
for blind pigs.
JUST because Tom Knots has with
drawn from the Gary mayorality race
is no sign there will not be just as
much FUR flying. Doc Smith will be in
the running. Build your bomb-proof
cellars early.
FINANCIALLY speaking the week
around here has been rather quiet. The
old company at Whiting started to
raise its capital stock from s30000.000
TO 500 100000 the steel corporation is
getting ready 10 cut a three months
melon of 500 1000 00O new life insur-
ance company is being organized at
Gary. and the Sinclair people. who are
to build It Indiana Harbor have just
acquired a s5,000.0o0 pipe line and a
million acres of Porto Rico oil land.
our financial editor has nothing else
to write about,
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
Daniel Ellsworth BiddIe.

On Tuesday morning at about ten
o'clock the death summons came to
Daniel E. Biddle, at his home, Seventh
and Vine, ending the earthly existence
of another of Deltas honest and we'll
respected men. Death was due to
asthma and valvular heart trouble.
Deceased was born in Alabama April
20, 1862. and moved with his parents
to Illinois, where he received a public
school education. He came to northern
Colorado in 1900 and spent nine years
there, moving with his family to Delta
in 1909, where he remained until his
death. In 1897 he was married to
Mrs. Alice Phillips, and she with her
three daughters. Mrs. Rose Stedhalter.
and Mary and Viola Biddle. are left to
mourn the loss of kind and loving
husband and father. They were all
present when the final summons came.
Mr.. Biddle is we'll known in this
pair business on Main street for
of months, and also done con-
siderable painting here. He was
honest and upright in his dealings
Funeral services were held at the
Hopson mortuary Wednesday after
noon at 2:3o, and the body was laid
to rest in Delta cemetery Rev. A. B.
Parry conducted the services.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
John Reilly.

Once more the silent messenger has
entered Delta home and taken from
II beloved member Once more n
widow is left to mourn her loss alone
On Saturday morning, September
22nd. at 10 o'clock John Reilly. below
ed citizen, closed the book of life and
answered ut is done" Mr.. Reilly
had been in failing health for about
a year, and while everything possible
was done to restore him TO former
healthful conditions, it was to no
avail. For time he seemed to i'm
prove. then a relapse came which ter
minated his earthly existence as stat.
ed above.
John Reilly was born at County of
Medth. ireland May 25. 1858. and
passed from this life September %.
1917. being aged 50 years. months
and 81 days at the time of his de-
mise. In early boyhood he came to
Canada where he grew to manhood
learning the merchandise business.
He removed to Leadville in 1879. pur-
chasing land in the vicinity OF Delta
% years ago. coming here to reside
in 1901. He engaged in business with
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
Mildred Elizabeth MacauIey.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ.
McCauley. who reside three miles
south of the city was plunged in grief
this week by the death of their little
daughter, Mildred Elizabeth, which
occurred at the local hospital Satur-
day evening at S:15 o'clock. death be-
ing due to acute appendicitis.
The little girl was i'll but four days
and was taken to the hospital, but too
lete to save her life. Her age was
5 years and : months. There is left
to mourn the loss of this tender
flower a father and mother, three
brothers and one sister. all of whom
We're present at the last rites. except
a brother in the army
Funeral services were conducted at
the Presbyterian church Monday af-
ternoon, Rev. ]. H. Cramps pronounc-
ing words of comfort to the sorrow
ing ones, and interment was in Delta
cemetery.
The community at large extends
sincerest sympathy TO those who are
left, and especially to the father and
ntether who have so suddenly been
forced to make such a sacrifice.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
YOUNG man
BADLY HURT
MESA SCHOOL HOUSE SCENE OF
CUTTING scRAPE-oNE IN JAIL
AND OTHER IN A PRECARIOUS
CONDITION AT HOSPITAL.

On Saturday night there was a
on California mesa, and il appears
that some of the young men had par
taken too freely OF bug Juice which
somewhat affected their vision, and
mental faculties. as well as their gait.
So much so that one young man nam
ed Davidson. who is known among the
young folks as Doc" Davidson, ac-
costed a young man named Eunice
Salyer with the remark: Does II al
ways affect you that way" or some
such remark, SO the story goes. II is
said that the young man Salyer be
came angered and slashed Davidson's
throat with a pocket knife inflicting
mortal wound.
He then took young lady friend
home while friends brought young
Davidson to the Delta hospital Sal
yer was arrested and lodged in the
Montrose jail. awaiting hearing
Conflicting stories are told. the prison
er stating that Davidson had threaten
ed to shoot the wheels from his buggy
although il seems Davidson had no
weapon in his possession at the time
he was slashed.
In an interview with the injured
man yesterday. at the Delta hospital,
he stated that there was no quarrel or
fight and no. occasion for the act, his
assailant apparently being under the
influence of especially bad liquor.
Young Davidson's windpipe was al
most completely severed. as well as
his jugular vein. and few hours after
the injury he was attacked by pneu-
monia- Attending physicians hold
out little hope for his recovery. A
Davidson came to the vicinity re
Gently from Kentucky. while Salyer
and companion named Dewey hailed
from the Lone Star state. Neither
of the participants in the tragedy is
married.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
Won RIBBONS With
DUROC JERSEY HOGS

Earl Wilson and Artt Bros were
very successful with their pure bred
Duroc Jersey hogs at the Montrose
fair. They won first and third on
young sows in the largest class shown.
They also won second on boar. They
sold three head through the auction
ring and one of theirs was the highest
priced young sow sold.
The show OF Dnroc hogs at Mont
rose was a strong one as there were
nearly 100 head on exhibition. Prof.
Morton of the Agricultural college at
Fort Collins who did the Judging. said
it was the best show of Durocs out
side of the Denver show in the state
We are glad to see that these men
have Durocs of the right kind and
good enough to win in the best com
pany.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
DELTA COLORADO. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 28 1917

William Smith, and for several years
conducted the Smith & Reilly meat
market in this city.
In 1885 he was united in marriage
to Miss Ellen McCaffrey of N Y.
There was one little girl born to the
union, who was called away at the
age of seven months.
Mr.. Reilly was a consistent Chris
tian man. He had taken all the rites
in the Catholic church, and thorough
ly prepared himself for the transition
which he felt was inevitable. He
stated that he was fully resigned to
his Fathers wishes, and glad to go.
Impressive funeral services were
conducted from the Catholic church
Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Father
Bertrand speaking in most praise
worthy manner of his Christian life.
There were many beautiful flowers to
testify to the esteem in which he was
held. Interment was in Delta ceme-
terry
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
MRS. cHARLESWORTH WILL
RUN MOVIE AT OPERA HOUSE

During these war times l will give
the best pictures at the opera house.
A per cent OF the receipts goes to the
Delta Red Cross and to our Company
1st Infantry. Two of my family
are serving the country and our flag.
also want to do my bit. ] ask your
continued patronage. Prices &c and
10c. The best of service.
During the month of October will
give picture show at the opera house
Monday Wednesday and Saturday,
with an occasinal extra on the other
nights. II the people of Delta will
give me their patronage ] will ar
range for the other three nights each
week in November. thereby giving
show every night. At the present
time ] am in correspondence with the
different film companies to get the
very best line of service for the Delta
public The prices Nnl be SC and
lOc. with an exception Of some big
feature pictures for which will have
to charge more on account Of Of cost
ing so much TO get them over the
Rockies. but | will always strive TO
make the prices reasonable so the pub
lie can come. l have a seating carac-
ity Of 500 BY giving me your patron
age ! will be able to give you win
ter OF the very best of amusement
Watch the Delta papers for the lineup
each week.
Manager Delta Opera House.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
HEAD CONSUL OF
v. 0. ". COMING

What will probably be the largest
gathering of the members of the
Woodmen of the World in this section
of the state will occur on Wednesday
evening, October II, at /. o. o. F.
hall. Montrose camp will tender a
reception to Head Consul l. l. Boak
the head of the order
: Mr.. Boak is one of the leading
fraternalists of the country and his
coming at this time will be of great
interest to the members of the society
and their friends. He is member of
the National Insurance Commission
appointed by President Wilson to for
mulate plan of insurance on the lives
of the soldiers and sailors of the I'm
tied States army and navy; past presi-
dent of the National Fraternal Con-
gress: President of the Colorado In
surance Federation and Head Consul
of the Woodmen of the World.
Mr.. Boak has many personal ac-
quaintances here and some are plan
ming to have him address the business
men on national issues as he is in
very close touch with the heads of
our government at Washington.
James NJ, Kennedy (Sunny Jim) is
here making advance arrangements
for the coming meeting.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
JUDGE BLACK OVER
RULES Demurrer

The matter of the petition to change
mission form to manager form. which
has occupied the limelight in local
circles. for several weeks. was taken
under advisement by Judge Black
last week, and decision rendered a
few days ago.
After careful perusal of the petit
overruled the demurrer and held that
the petition was legally filed.
The city officers filed their answer
yesterday and the matter will come
up for final argument within a few
days.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
CELEBRATING
SLOUGH DAY"
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS ENGAGE
IN PRANK WHICH COSTS THEM
DAYS WORK AND REPRIMAND
RETURN TO DUTIES MONDAY

There was considerable excitement
in the vicinity of the high school
building Friday morning about 80
when a large number of high school
students banded themselves togeather
to celebrate their annual "slouch
day" There were creations of the
most impossible nature, matchless
hose. and lines that would have made
Lady Duff Gordon turn green with
envy.
They met somewhere (nowhere in
particularly and with an extemporan-
eous band, a pair of burros and an
'IW.W." sign in blazing letters, pro-
ceeded to parade the streets. OF
course the dignified instructors were
thoroughly scandalized, but Prof
Hendershot was not to be overcome
either by number. garbs or modesty.
so when the bell summoned the cul-
prits to lessons, he calmly met them
on the stairs and, to use slang ver-
nacular. told them ito beat it"
They did. their hearts torn with
sorrow and humiliation. They were
so ashamed that they purchased five
dozen buns and a corresponding num-
Der of pickles and weiners and had a
picnic which lasted all day.
Students in high school were as
scarce that day as the genus homo at
a suffragette netting, and in the
meantime the few who did not '.jine'
their daily routine with the
enthusism of one legged man at a
club dance. 1t all went off very fine
but the ones who remain declare that
when test day comes and the salubr-
ious ones have to rack their brains
trying to define the nebular hypoth-
esis, they themselves will enjoy their
wiener fry which will be we'll earned
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
Mrs. Levine Rector.

On Tuesday morning. September
25. the Silent Messenger called to her
reward Mrs. Levina Rector, beloved
wife of Mr.. John f. Rector, ending a
life of suffering. The lady with her
family came here three years ago from
Nebraska, hoping the change would be
of benefit to her failing health, but
she gradually failed and for several
months she has been unable TO leave
her bed. Death was due to chronic
lung trouble.
There were two daughters left with
the father. Esther. young lady. and
little Wilma, aged 6. Deceased was
"A years. months and 9 days of age.
A number of friends gathered at the
Hopson mortuary on Wednesday morn
ing to pay last tribute to the life of
this good mother. and the mortal re-
mains were shipped to Battle Creek,
Nebraska, for interment, accompanied
by the husband. Rev. Arlington, an
old friend of the family. and minis
ter Of the Primitive Baptist church.
was with the family and d,conducted the
services.
Independent, with the many other
friends of the family. joins in extend
ing sympathy in their hour of sor-
row.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
EGNEW MOVES TO
HIS new GARAGE

The splendid Egnew garage which
for several weeks has been in course
of construction, is nearly completed
and the owner. Mr.. R. C. Egnew, is
now occupying same.
The building is 75x125 feet in area,
with cement floor, walls of white
pressed brick, and all fire proof. The
front is almost entirely composed of
plate glass and the office will be
equipped with handsome furniture,
the partitions being of oak and glass.
Just inside rest room will be fur
nished and maintained and altogether
the building will be one of the most
modern, convenient and handsome
structures to be found in this sec
ton. Added to this is the genial per-
sonaljty of both the proprietor and
his wife, which is such an important
factor in every business house.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
TROOPS OFF
FOR CAMP

The three battalions of troops from
Fort Logan left for California train
ing camps Wednesday evening. carry
ing with them large number of
Delta countys finest and best speci-
mems of manhood.
The boys were in good spirits and
glad OF the opportunity to see some
of the world. There were 1.056 men
in the contingent, including companies
A, p. C. ID, f, ]. X. l. and NJ. at Fort
Logan. Companies G and II, on guard
duty at Trinidad. joined the Third
Battalion at Trinidad. while Company
+. on guard at Shoshone, Colorado.
joined the First and Second Battalions
en- route.
Colonel Patrich }. Hamrock is in
charge of the first contingent and
Major John r Charlesworth COM
mands the First and Second Battal-
ions leaving later. They go to Linda
Vista. California.
II is anticipated that Christmas will
find the Colorado boys who have
won so much favorable comment
from their superior officers. on the
other side, and perhaps on the firing
line.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
Will GIVE lecture
ON White SLAVERY

Tomorrow Saturday night at s
o'clock Miss Leah Barrell will give a
lecture at the Adventist church cor
ner OF Eighth and Meeker. exposing
the nefarious work of the white slave
and pointing out valuable morals to
the youth Miss Barrell was kidnap
ped by white slavers. She tells in a
graphic manner of her experiences.
her escape and the Christian work
in which she has been engaged since
that time.
Since engaging in rescue work Miss
Barrell has succeeded in rescuing Ala
girls from the underworld. She is
devoting her life to this commend
able work and is endorsed by two
governors. and by ministers and reli-
gious societies wherever she has ap-
peared. She 'iectured 10 times in and
near Grand Junction. and II times at
Montrose. where she was well receiv-
ed.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
JOY RIDERS
TAKE AUTO

On Saturday evening someone evil
IDENTITY on pleasure bent, went to the
garage of Prof. E. II. Homberger, care
fully rolled the car out and drove it
away. Later, thinking he heard some
thing out of the ordinary, or perhaps it
was premonition-Mr. Homberger
went to the garage and discovered his
loss. He Immediately reported the
matter to the officers and awaited
developments.
About 2 O'Clock the sheriff phoned
him that he had learned that there
was a Chevrolet in the vicinity of
the hospital. He left at once, and
while he was away the car was return
ed to the rear of the garage and left
in the alley with more than consider
able haste. 1t showed signs of hard
wear. The steering gear was bent
and there were numerous scars and
injuries necessitating about SO.
worth Of repair work. while the gaso-
line was as scarce as lemons in SUM-
day school picnic lemonade. Delta is
becoming quite citified with her auto
thieves. joy riders, etc, but the youth
should not lose sight of the fact that
the officers are vigilant and that the
day of reckoning may come.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
He Doesn't Like the Humps.

The following letter was handed TO
this office with the request that we
give it space, and we append it for
what 1t is worth:
.Wiu some kind hearted Christian
gentleman take our board of county
commissioners, for a joy ride to
Payne's siding and return? And will
YOU please be very careful, for if any
thing should happen to them it would
be very difficult for the county to re-
place them"
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
FIELD
SENDS LETTER
Fort Logan. Sept. 20, 1917.

roil Logan, sept. ~, 1910.
Dear Mrs. Charlesworth: We are
in receipt of your most gracious gift of
the fourteenth, and take this. our first
opportunity TO thank you heartily for
same. II is evident that you realize
as do we, that this war cannot be won
by our boys alone. without the hearty
cooperation and Kindness of our
friends and families at home. We are
justly proud of our organization in
this respect as well as in all others
We were indeed. sorry to lose our
former captain, but on account of his
deserving promotion, we willingly gave
up Major Charlesworth. Sergeant
Bruce has been promoted TO first
sergeant of the company. The Delta
and Paonia boys are making good by
developing into first class soldiers. We
are sorry. indeed. that Hotchkiss is
not represented in our splendid organ.
ization.
Your letter was read by the first
~ ittitdt anu uulN aDpre-
ciated by all the boys Our company
fund has been rather low of late and
such donations as yours. and others
that we have received, have been
the prime factor in making the boys
happy and contented. Now that we
are about to make the trip to Califor-
mia, will serve us 10 haitian ,dv,pt,ya
than ever
We will also take this opportunity
to thank the Ladies' Relief Corps Of
Delta for their contribution sent over
by Sergeant Bruce. and again thank
ing you. Mrs. Charlesworth. for your
generous gift and the splendid spirit
shown. we are.
Yours very truly.
VIM. f. FIELD.
Captain Co. r. First Colo. Inf.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
GRIM REAPER
CLAIMS five
DEATHS THE PAST WEEK ARE
MANIFOLD AND YOUNG ALIKE
ANSWER CALL TO GREAT BE.
YOND.
Minnie Atkins.

Sunday noon, September 23, in Del
ia, occurred the passing of Minnie
Atkins, ten years of age, beloved
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Atkins
of Hotchkiss. Death was due to ap-
pendicitis.
The little body was prepared for
burial and taken to that city Monday
morning, where funeral services and
interment took place at o'clock in
the afternoon
The Delta independent., 1917-09-28
PRICES OF MEAT
GREATLY REDUCED

A playful dog. meat wagon and
an impressionable equine formed the
principals in a lively runaway Tues
day morning. and furnished chops for
some who didn't have any coming.
while others sat and waited. and fin.
ally filled out with canned pork and
beans.
This was the way 1t came about.
William Hammond. the good natured
delivery lad for the Star market, step
ped into John Vanderpool's house to
make delivery. and about that time
the Vanderpool canine known as
Tony made his usual morning ap-
pearance at the wagon. Tony knows
that Bill Smith never sends out any
thing but fresh meat, but he wanted
something specially fresh on this oc.
casion, so he took a nice little juicy
bite out OF Mr.. Horses heels. to which
that individual strongly objected. with
one blood curdling snort he broke
down the street as II all the demons
OF Hades were after him. scattering
roasts and chops enough along the
street to feed the second draft. He
was finally persuaded to return to
his former haunts. AS for Tony, It's
back to the woodshed for his In the
at the door.