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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
WILSON CALLS
EXTRA SESSION
To Meet on April 2ud. viii Proclaim War

President Wilson recognizing that
Germany is practically making war ON
the United States on the seas. called
Congress 20 meet in extraordinary sss-
sion on April 2nd to deal with the
situation.
The purpose of the session, the pro-
clnuauon announces, is to receive "a
communication from the Chief ENscu-
i've ON grave questions OF national
policy
The President in his address to Com
gs,ss will detail how Germany p,ac'iy-
ally has been making war o" the Unitea
States by he ruthless destruction of
American lives aud ships ON the Alsh
S. as in coutraycntiou OF all the laws Of
nations and humanity,
In his Inaugural address President
Wilson made it plain just what We
stand for, when he said;
I'VE may even De drawn on, by cir
cumstauces. not by our own purpose
or desire, to more active assertion OF
our rights as We see them and a more
immediate association with the great
struggle itself
but nothing will alter our thoughts
or our purpose. They are too clear to
be obscurel. They are too deeply
rooted in the principles of our national
life TO be altered. We desire neither
conquest nor advantage. We wish
nothing that can he had only at the
cost of another people. We have al
ways professed unselfish purpose and
we covet the opportunity to prove that
our professions are sincere. "
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
KAUFMAN
On The JOB At Frankfort

While he may be ne g.ecLng his poht-
zeal fences here at home and in the dis
trict, where he is Il candidate for the
Democratic nomination for State Sena-
tor. Representative II. c. Kaufman is
locking well after his constituents in
terests IN the state capital, There the
special Legislature, is trying to create a
Tax Commission. II they never create "A
tax law. fol which purpose Ihey were
called together.
Representative kaufman made a
game fight to limit the maximum eN-
peuse of the Commission to Sl2.1OO "A
,,ar aud came IN one vote of doing It..
there being ls for and As against his
nm,ndment and was united hy the
speaker. who cast his vote against IT,
From the Courier journal regarding
the fight that kaufman made, Ne quote
"Thr real fight came on the amend-
meut offered by Representative II. G
kaufman. OF Garrard county, allowing
the commission an agar, gate maximum
expense OF $500 During the debate
ON II, Representative Oliver announced
that he was unwilling TO curb the com
missions activity by allowing It oEt
$1,000. but said that he would accent,
in the spirit OF q compromise. the ne,
amendment that would be Offered,
namely that allowing the Commission
ers $4,000
/ Except for the ringing "ayes' and
noes" in answer to the rollcall. 81
lence reigned during the time the vote
was being taken on the Kaufman
amendment. After the Speaker cast
the deciding vote against It, II was
understood the $4,000 amendment
would he adopted.
Representative Kauifam, speaking in
favor of his amendment fixing the sal
aries al SO. 600. urged that the Com
missioners be paid no more than the
State Auditor and Treasurer receive. '
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
ELECTRIC LIGHT CONTRACT
A REALITY.

H. the publication of the lighting
ordinance this week. the details Of the
franchise and contract is finished and
the work of the city officials is COM
pleted. The franchise, We think is a
model. The purchaser. MIR. II. v.
Bastin is one of the most energetic,
successful, thorough going, honest and
polite of our Young business men. The
plant will be completed and ready to give
service on July first, when the Walker
franchise expires. Since the contract
provides for the most modern plant
that can be constructed. with rates to
private consumers as well as street
lighting at prices from twenty to fifty
per cent below any other privately
owned plant in the state, our people
will appreciate the conditions and give
to the owner such support that he
will be able to make success OF his
undertaking. He is entitled to this
support from the public and the city
officials which he will receive.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
JUDGE FORD ANNOUNCES.

In this issue of the Records appears
the announcement of Judge 4. -. Ford,
for the Democratic nomination for
County Judge a; the coming primary
next August lie also issues a strong
card to the Democrats of the county,
in which he reviews MS past record and
states # elected. Just what may be ex-
ppcted from his administration.
judy. Ford has many stauuch friends
thruout the county. who viii rally 10
hls support both IN the primary and the
final election. Ills card contains some
interesting matter which will toe eager
lv read by the voters Of the county
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
DISTILLERIES TO
SHUT DOWN"

IL - reported that the Kentucky
Distillcrs Company plants at Camp
Nelson are 10 shut down this week.
Simon We'll has a big lot OF cattle on
hand there to be sIopfed and he re-
ported in a conversation with Sam Muir
that the Distiilere, Company had notl-
fed him of the proposed shut down
very soon. Mr.. We'll will siOp his cat
tie IN the pens with the dried dlstiliery
feed for the present, TIL he can get
some grass to turn them on.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
LINCOLN'S COURT HOUSE
Damaged By Fire.

Lincoln county's $50. 900 court house
suffered $4,000 damage from fire,
though; to have caught from lighted
cigar thrown into box of saw dust
used as Il cuspidor. The fire was dis
covered about O'Clock Tuesday morn
ming and the fire department responded
quickly having the blaze under control
in n few minutes. The Women's Club
is the greatest losers. having no insur-
rance The other losses are covered 10y
insurance. No records in the building
were damaged
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
FOR BLIND RELIEF
war FUND.

Encouraging messages have reached
the Blind Fund Committee IN Lancaster.
Attention is called to the boxes IN the
banks, drug stores. Motel and depot
where contributions may be made.
Remember every penny goes TO the
Blind intact. no deductions whatever
being made on account of admlnistra-
tive expenses.
In view of the possibility of the Unit
ed States becoming involved IN the
present war, it was deemed advisable
to hold meeting Of the officers of the
Fund on February 3rd. last, at which
it was decided that the name Of the
Fund be changed to A. b. +. X. tAmer
lean. British. French and Belgian) Per-
manent Blind Relief War Fund. so that
all American soldiers and sailors who
may De blinded will be immediately
looked after by the Fund. in training
schools similar to those conducted by
Sir Arthur Pearson at st. -Dunstan'
London. and by M. Eugene Brieux and
other French officials at Reuilly.
On the Bird of March a cable was sent
to SIR Arthur Pearson, London, advls'
inc him that one thousand pounds had
been sent him. Sir Arthur replied by
cable "A Thousand Thanks.
! Contributions cheerfullv accepted by
W. +. Champ, Mrs. Matte Duncan
Mrs. Ap Price, Mrs. j. A. Anon.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
SHEEP MONEY here.

The money to pay Off the sheep
claims. for sheep killed by worthless
dogs IL now ready for distribution at
the county clerks office. The amount
received from the dog tax will not pay
the claims in full, owing to the excess
i've amount killed and the few dogs
from which taxes were collected. The
claims will be prorated at sixty.five
cents on the dollar.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
GARRARD COUNTY
bible SOCIETY

The Garrard County Bible Society
held its annual r. Getting at the Presby.
terrain church Sunday night, the fol-
lowing were elected AS officers for the
ensuing year:
b. f. Hudson. President; John Dun
can. Secretary: 5. G.. Denny, Treasurer;
J. A. Beaziey. DepOsItOr.
Addresses were delivered by Rev. 5
II. s. Huuson and +. NJ. finder.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

lnterned German sailors ar" To be
placed At Forts Mcpherson and Ogle-
thorpe under guard of United states
army regulars following the compliant
of the Msyor of Philadelphia that he
considered the holding Of the men there
a menace 10 the city.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
HORSE KILLED
MUM BIER ST..

While driving into the city last Sat.
urday night from Buckeye, DR.. i. ;.
Gilbert accidentally ran his machine into
a horse running loose. the car striking
its fore leg, breaking it above the knee.
The horse had gotten loose from the
alley where 1t was htched and belonged
to Ollie Black. The animal had to be
killed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

Owing to the heavy demand for the
seed for cropping purposes. hemp seed
took sudden Jump last week from
si2. 80 To Sl6 per bushel There is said
to be only very limited supply Of
hemp seed in the country. and the Few
growers who have bren fortunate
enough to -aIsr any and tar-sighted
enough to save 1t until now viii reap n
small fortune from their holdings.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

The Increase IN eulistmcnts for the
United states navy Is shown by the
fact that there are nearly 5000 men at
the Newport trimming station. III" larg-
est number ever there since its estab-
l.hment
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
SEED CORN OF QUALITY.

Our "Gsrrard County White, Gar
rard County Yellow "Garrard Coun-
~ Silage' Lincoln Prize Silage', is
carefully selected and guaranteed high
test. Hudson. Hughes & Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

one 81 the new books ut the women
Library i, MIR. Bntllng Sees 1t
Through. 10y II. e.. Wells. Is con
sidered the greatest war story written
by a novelist |. shows what the 81
ganuc conflict means to those who are
IN It. The changes which the war
brings - set forth m n dramatic and
entertaining way.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
Hemp Seed for Sale.
Hudson. Hughes q farnau.

The last issue Of the Catholic dlrrc.
tor, shows the Catholic population OF
Louisville to bee 1855. There are
10. IA pupi,- in III. parochial schools.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

FOR SALE. One : year Old mule,
one horse and seven two year old mules
at Burton's barn.
Dickcr,on and Carrier.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

Farming is now the order of the day
and The man with the Hoe, as well
as the pillow may be seen on every farm.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

Dairy Feed for the COWS. High grade
feed for the pig~. cattle and she'n.
Hudson. Hughes 4 Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22
Will Be UNDER
CIVIL SERVICE.

President Wilson has announced that
on AUril lst all postmasters will go
under civil service and that in the fu-
ture all vacancies will be filed by com
petetive examination. This includes all
class offices. There was a big protest
from Congress but IT was Of no avail.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

Sow and pigs for sale.
X. +. ID. No. 5. W. Il. Griggs
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-03-22

FOR RENT. . My dwelling on Stan
ford st. Good garden. |. P. rhomps on.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Crush on Miss Dodge.

Saturday Joseph Harrington drove
his new Dodge car to the RIO Granie
station to meet train. He left her a
bit standing on the side track west
of the depot and went inside. A few
moments later freight train of cers
which were being sidetracked cla,med
the right OF way and before the mat.
ter could be satisfactorily settled. the
auto had been damaged to consider
able extent. Toe is to he congratulate.
ed that he owns a car good enough -
resist such force.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Or. shaffer Called to War.

DR.. Earl G. Shaffer. who has built
up such an enviable reputation for
himself in the city in the practice of
medicine. left Tuesday for Denver to
take the examination for hospital sur
geon. This leaves short supply of
physicians in the city, but as this COM
munity is noted for its healthy popula-
tion, it is probable that the number
will be adequate for the needs in this
line. His wife and daughter are in
Denver with him.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Colorado is to be represented in the
Western Tourists association. an or
in the United States. The project was
conceived by Harry n. Burhams. exc
cutive secretary of the Denver Tourist
bureau. who presented the subject at
the Pan-Pacific conference Of CONNER
cial organizations at San Francisco
last week. The new organization
means a cooperation of effort for ex-
plotting the thirteen national parks
and thirty-two national monuments
and the other scenic and health at
fractions OF the country
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Adams Entertain.

on Sunday last Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Henry Adams entertained a number of
friends at a delicious four-course din
ner in honor of their daughter who is
visiting here from Telluride. The fol-
owing persons were guests: Rev,
and Mrs. Snodgrass, Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Croisant, Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Lip
pert, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Wade, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. d. Holmes and Mr. and
Mrs. J. c. Roberts. They report a
thoroughly delightful time.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Make Trip From Indiana.

Three gentlemen. Joe Shoup. his
son. DR.. II. Shoup, and his cousin. J..
A. keplinger formed an auto party
who motored in a ten-day run from
near Indianapolis. Indiana. via the
Santa Fe route via Monarch pass, ar
irving in Delta the first of the week
They will visit about two weeks with
Mrs. II, Il. Stockham. daughter. sister
and cousin of the three gentlemen. res
pectively. DIR, II. Shoup may decide to
locate permanently in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Lischke Has the Mumps.

A letter received this week from
Floyd Lischke, well known Delta lad
who is now engaged with Uncle Sans
navy. says in part: 81 am now in the
hospital at Mare Island doing q days
with mumps. from which l have prac-
tically recovered In the near future
will write you a letter giving an ac-
count of my training and work which
am taking up in the navv"
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Eekert Pupils Make Record.

The following pupils of Central
school were neither absent or tardy
during the month ending September
2S; Jessie Edwards. Catherine Hun
sicker, Bromer Hunsicker. Frederick
Hunsicker Mildred Schrader, Lucy
Talbot, Verne Hendrickson. Carl
Tracy. Anna Bertram. Eva Edwards.
Helen Lutes. Emma Martin. Marie
Martin, Martha Morris. Maude Hen
erickson, Dorothy Mott. Gene Alexan-
der. Raymond Lannirg. Thayer Nc
Murray and Homer Mott.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Major Mapes visits Delta.

Major Mapes has been visiting his
sister. Mrs. Hartman. at Olathe. He
was comrade of C. r. Brown of this
city in the Philippines and the two
are enjoyed nice visit this week The
major says that the national army will
be trained this winter in Cuba. the
object being to save considerable
money by not being compelled to pur-
chase winter clothing in the tropical
climate.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
He ConeratuIates Us.

Among the many who who have vol
unfairly offered congratulations on
the late change of ownership of this
sheet. is NJ. Y. Woods. well known
rancher of Montrose county, and a
good friend of the paper. In letter
received this week he says: 81 see
by my last paper that you have pur.
chased the Delta Independent and
hereby extend my congratulations and
wish you success. You certainly have
good field there for newspaper
work"
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Opera House Shows Good.

The picture shows put on by Mrs
Isis B. Charlesworth at the Delta
opera house are meeting with favor
among the Delta people. This week
she closed a contract with F. w. Teu-
General Film Service, which he repre-
sents. These pictures will be shown
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of
each week and are as good as the
best to be seen anywhere.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Has Sold His Crop.

VIM. F. Marshall. the obliging gen.
tleman behind the dress goods counter
at Hillman's. who did some farming
the past summer as side issue, has
sold his crop of potatoes to the Asso-
ciated Fruit company. He did not
state how much he received, but we
judge it will keep the wolf from the
door for awhile, anyway
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Allen Buys Fisher Bros. Business.

]. L. Allen, recently of Telluride.
who came down here last spring. yes
terday purchased the billiard hall and
bowling alley business of Fisher Bros.
One of the Fisher boys was called to
the national army last month and the
business was too much for the other
boy to handle. Mr.. Allen is an upto-
date business man and will undoubted-
ly do we'll in his new undertaking
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Here on Business Trip.

Mrs. W. S. Swim, who for several
months has been located at SCOTS
Bluff. Nebraska. came in Saturday
evening on business trip which will
keep her here the remainder of the
week. Her friends are glad to vel
come her here again.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Delta Hardware Busy.

The following car sales are reported
by the Delta Hardware company: To
T.. p. Watson, of Cory. a fine Peer
less Eight. This car was driven over
from Denver this week by O. d.
Macauley. To Fred King. Buick Six:
Clarence Mower, Buick Six: ]. E
Gallup, Dodge. This car Mr.. Gallup
drove from the factory. He will be
joined by Mrs. Gallup. who is visiting
at Wichita, Kansas. A. A. Park also
purchased a Buick Six.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

r. A King in company with his
wife. little Rufus and Mrs. C. ].
Tuesday. from whence the ladies and
baby took the train for Denver. and
other points for months visit They
will spend most of the time at Has
tings. Nebraska, visiting Mrs. Rich
ardson. sister and daughter of the
ladies. respectively
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Williams Guests Depart.

Departing passengers Tuesday were
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Underwood and
Mrs. Williams. who have been visit
ing with Mr. and Mrs. W. ]. Williams
The former reside at Neola, Iowa, and
the latter at Glenwood, Iowa
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Drove Into Canal.

On Saturday while coming down
the Saxon grade. H. F. Holt lost CON
troll OF his steering gear in some man
ner and the car plunged into the North
Delta canal. Mr.. Holt managed to
clear the machine and escaped unhurt,
but the machine got good soaking. 1t
was a fortunate escape.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Vice President to Appear.

Thomas R. Marshall. has been en-
gagged to lecture on the lyceum course
including Grand Junction, this fall, and
is scheduled to appear October 81. His
address will be: Americas Reasons
for Getting into the War and What We
Must Do to Win it."
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Visits Paonia.

Attorney Mortimer Stone, family
and mother. went to Paonia Wednes-
day for visit. Mortimer returned
the same day. but the other members
ger.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Short Session Commissioners.
The county commissioners held a
short session Monday and adjourned to
meet again the Sth. The heavy har-
vest work of Commissioners Rule and
Hartman made the delay advisable.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Ebby W. Sims. OF Arizona. and Miss
Eva Petit of Durango. nephew and
niece OF Arthur Enyart and family.
returned to their homes last week af-
ter a pleasant visit here Mr.. Sims
enlisted in the regular army at Du-
range. upon returning home and is
now stationed at Fort Morgan.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Page, of Cali
fornia mesa, are enjoying visit from
Mrs. Pages father, Mr.. Byers, Of Iowa
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Forest Rangers Examination.

On October 29th will be held in
Delta. examinations for forest ran
gers. Males between the ages of 81
and 40 ar eligible. Salaries s1.10O
and successful candidates are in line
for valuable promotions. For particu-
lars see the local forest office.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Is Seriously ~.

Oscar A Estes. pioneer citizen of
this city is lying at the point of death
at his home here today. due to chronic
Brights disease. While his Illness is
not unexpected. still his friends learn
of his condition with sincerest sor-
row
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Mrs. Ella Lewis of North Delta.
brought to this office new species
OF melon-at least to us. 1t is called
a honey-dew melon and she informs
us that 1t is a cross between Cor
would you say amongT an African
melon. n casava and cantaloupe. The
melon can be put in the cellar and
kept good until Christmas
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Returning passengers from Paonia
Monday morning were Mrs. w. H.
F1uallen and little son Wilbert. who
had visited a couple of weeks with
relatives aud friends.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

II. II. Freyberg. the good natured
laundryman, was detained at home a
few days this week, owing to Illness
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued out
of the clerks office this week to Ora
May Roatcap, of Paonia, and Benja-
min Clifford Stanton, of El Segundo,
California. They were united in mar
riage at Paonia Wednesday evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Among the Delta ladies who are
packing apples and doing their bit are
Mesdames Earl Shaffer. b. o. windie.
Theo. Douglas. o. A. Ehrgott. Laur-
ence Adams. James Beckley. J. w.
Davis. A. b. Parry. ]. Crabill. Oliver
Cook. c. p. Hopson. Misses Helen
Sanders and Margaret Griffin
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Engineer Vickery was an overland
passenger Saturday morning for the
Nucla-Delta road camp at Columbine.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Art Section Tomorrow.

The Art department of the Delta
Woman's club will meet tomorrow at
the club rooms for thefirst meeting of
the year. The study this year will be
on art of the Vatican"
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Sale Brings Good Prices.

The furniture of the late A. NJ. An
derson estate was sold at auction on
Monday afternoon and brought good
prices. Mrs. Anderson will remove to
Denver soon to reside.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Send In the Happenings.

'SSHu III tnc FIdppeHIH9S.
You are to blame if this or that is
not in these columns. We have both
phones and Uncle Sam to help out, be-
sides our regular army of news gath
erers. Now will you help bit?
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
Office Rooms.

Exchange Office Rooms.
M. r. Welch, well known attorney
and ex-ranchman, this week exchanged
offices with E. S. Corbin, the pioneer
land man of Delta county. The Of
fices adjoin.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Miss Burgess. who has been max
ing her home in Los Angeles the past
year is I'm Delta for visit.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Misses Grace Adams. Gladys Fisher
and a number of others spent last Sun
day in Ouray.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Aunt Sally Mills of Olathe is the
guest OF Mrs. Chester Harding on
Howard street this week
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Marvin Edie a Benedict.
On Thursday, October 4th, at Pao-
Edie of Delta, and Miss Martha Eliza
beth Jones of that city.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Teufel, of Den
yer. we're in Delta a short time this
weey
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Mrs. b. C. Schultz. who has resided
in Delta a number of months with her
husband, left Thursday morning for
Clarksburg. West Va. She will be join
ed later by her husband
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Mrs. Carolyn Seaton returned home
Saturday evening. following a pleasant
visit of two weeks in Colorado Springs,
Denver and Fort Collins.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

r. S. Kelso is up in the Escalante
country this week looking after his,
cattle interests.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

The banquet given at the Presby
terian church last Friday evening was
drcd guests ate dinner. The program
following was enjoyed by all present.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

w. G. Hillman made a business trip
to Grand Junction Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Kloster visited
in Cedareddge Sunday
The Delta independent., 1917-10-05

Frank Mckee was down from his
reports nights quite cool up there