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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21
The stealing OF shoes placed in >

The stealing of shoes placed in the
corridors of Berlin hotels is said to be
distressing many Germans. It's a safe
bet, however. that Teuton diplomats and
cabinet ministers have no kick to make
on that score Nobody is really very
anxious to stand in their footwear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21
What Do You Know?
QUIZ

QUIZ
1. What is the meaning Of the Scotch wcsd
''eldritch"?
z, What Latin author anticlpated Bismarck's
remark concerning "blOOd and iron" BY
several centuries?
g. What is the capital Of Iceland? 4
4. From what one Of the generals Of Napoleon
BOnaparte Is the present King Of Sweden
descended?
5. Name two celebrated actors born In Phils-
delphia.
9. Where and when was Pickett's charge NADER
Z. Name three English poets belonging 70
what u bitter satrist called the FLESH
IL School,"
8. Who built the first steamboat in Ame1caf
0. What Is the Talmud?
10. What is the meaning Of Kentucky and from
what language Is 1t taken? 'f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

Saving up. against rainy day is
almost an impossibility this July. We
haven't been having sufficient hours of
continuous sunshine to get a fair start.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

I. Satisfy is British and Continental Euro
pean plant with long. cylindrical, heshy
roots, eaten as a vegetable. ~
2. "SacriIegious" Is the correct spelling.
8. Prior to the Balkan War OF 1913 Saloniea
belonged to Turkey. BY the terms Of the
treaty of peace the city was ceded 70
Greece.
4. "Porto Rico" is Spanish for erich Port"
5. Charles Godfrey Leland. n noted Phiiadei-
phia journalist and author. wrote the
"Hans Breitmann" ballads in 1868.
9. A lugger is q small ship with fOur-cor.
nercd sail. set fore and aft. Luggers were
frequently used in smuggling.
I. A 'Iucullan feast'' means n particularly
elaborate and exquisite reDast LucnlluS'
noted Roman gOurmanh died 81 B. u
8. Most countries OF Continental Europe use the
Centigrhde thermometer In place OF tho
Fahrenheit.
0. Teheran Is the capital OF Persia.
10. General Petain is generalissimo OF the
French armies. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21
MANY Bolshiyikis

MANY Bolshivikis were scared"
says a cable from Petrograd. Who
wouldn't be frightened with a name like
that to carry around?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

WATCHING THE BULLETINS
"TeH me not In mourntul numbers"
Sang the poet Tong ago;
And the Selt.sdme thought mbers
Certain anxious youths zee knotC.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21
WILL LOU.

Only frivolous mind would be held by
this, of course, but it did seem curious,
after noting this head in the p. L.:
Marines Patrol Vice Districts to Save
Sailors" to read in the next column that
Grant Is Vice Admiral"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

The draft catches Will Lou, whose num-
Der is col. Anybody else in our family?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

American history l. reversing the
biblical order, Numbers comes first.
Exodus will triumphantly follow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21
COlloquialisms

Milwaukee appears to be profigate in
the matter OF propositions. "A walk
would get spending his pennies off from
his mind" says the Milwaukee Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

Patriotic families will now revise their
table talk SO that F. H. b hereafter may
Be understood 70 stand for family
Hooxnr, ,baolk. Z 4 Z. g. 4 (. (. 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

Philadelphia, July 10 EN- MckNIGT
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Henry Isensee, a member of '0S gradu-
ating class, Delta, has just graduated
from Purdue university. at Lafayette,
Indiana and been assigned to the posi-
ton of assistant civil engineer of the
4ittsburg division, Big -Four railroad
Mrs. Isensee attended the graduation
exercises at Lafayette and is on her
way home, stopping to visit her daugh.
ter at Trinidad
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22
D1AMoNDoM.
} 800 . . . . . . . . .

Bergerhoff. one of last years out
fielders. is now located at Bushnell,
Nebraska.
Max Addington pulled off the honors
in our Sunday game. accepting nine
chances without a boot. II Max can't
get them it can't be did.
Montrose boasts that since Eber-
hard and Ross have been attached to
their contingent, they have battery
equal to any in the league. Kind O.
think you're right, Montrose.
Shotgun Ross, Montrose' catcher,
expects his wife and daughter here
soon. and Hotchkiss Times sarcastic
ally asks which wife?
Big Donovan. who starred with
Montrose nearly all last season, is
leading meteoric career this season,
first playing short for Gunnison, then
short time with Grand Junction. and
now is located at Glenwood.
The members of the Western Slope
league playeL the following places last
Sunday Gunnison and Montrose at
Montrose, score 3 to for Gunnison;
Somerset and Olathe at Olathe. score 6
to 8. for Olathe: Grand Junction and
Delta at Delta, score to for Delta.
Karl Eberhard. our own Karl of last
year. came in Saturday evening and
visited over night with old friends.
He and Ross. former catcher for Gun
nson during the season. form the +
terry for the present Montrose aggre-
gaton. so 1t looks like some good
games for them, with proper support.
The g,me scheduled to be played
between the locals and Gunnison on
Monday afternion. was postponed. the
management of the visiting club stat
ing that their famous twirler. Lefty"
Mcdonald. had not yet arrived. and
that they felt their chances would be
slim without him. However. they
promise to be in good shape when o
lads go to Gunnison next Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

NJ. w. Miller has sold his dry clean.
ting outfit and good will to Lester G.
Anderson. former dry ceaner Of this
city. Mr.. Anderson has made some
nice improvements and added furni.
ture, making a very attractive place
Mr.. Miller will continue on the famous
Delta Baseball club and devote his
spare time to the sale of half sole
tires.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

There will be slim pickin' in the
Gunnison for while after this week,
for a number of anglers boarded the
train Wednesday morning expecting to
clean out the best of them during the
week end. The party comprised the
Following: AL Hurst, Billy Hillman,
Paul Osborne, Harry G. Shaffer, H.
F. Cook, C. w Myer and George Won
ders.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Rev. Milton Fish a former pastor of
with old friends. Mr.. Fish gave a
very interesting talk on the "Signs
of the Times" at the Wednesday even
ing service. Rev. Fish has accepted
the pastorate of the First Baptist
churih of San Barnadino, California.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

DR.. w. II. Fluallen was a passenger
Wednesday evening for Glenwood
Springs, where he will be in attend
ance at meeting of the State Dental
association today. tomorrow and Sat
urday. He was joined at Grand June
ton by his wife and little son. who
preceded him a couple OF weeks ago
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

H. w. Pratt motored up to the
Crested Butte forest the first of this
week to inspect sheep range he has
leased and to which he will ship his
flock for the summer. He was ac-
companied by Frank Marshall and on
the way home. by Mr.. Marshall's
father.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Marvin Odom returned home Tues
day evening from Denver, where he
has attended the University the past
year. He viii be occupied here dur
ing the summer and return to school
in the fall.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

ii. ]. Coerver received on Monday
telegram from Floyd Lischke. who
went to Denver Sunday for examina-
ton for marines, Passed examination
like top leave for San Francisco to-
night" And so the passing OF another
of Delta's foremost young men to the
front is noted.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

DIR. w. Scott Cleland has received
official notice Of his acceptance by
the Army Surgeons corps. Just how
soon he will obtain his commission is
problematical. but under present con-
ditions. it may be expected at any
time.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. w. r. Hotchkiss came down
from Montrose Tuesday evening, call.
ed by the illness of her mother. Mrs
s. r. Tripp. She says that when she
was apprised Of her mothers illness
she was out on the mesa busily en-.
gagged in tagging Red Cross contribu
tors.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Avery wayman and
daughter. Frances. arrived Tuesday
from Terlock. California and are re-
newing acquaintance with relatives
and friends in this county. after a
nine years absence. They will spend
the summer here. Mrs. wayman is a
sister Of the Gipe boys near Cedar
edge
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

A fishing party comprising six or
eight Denver business men, came out
to Cebolla this week, driving by Co
chetopa pass and making the entire
distance of 343 miles in ~ hours and
so minutes
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Miss B B-rnice and Master Boswell
Reed came over Monday from Denver
and will visit some time with their
grand parents. Judge and Mrs. r. NJ
edge.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stedhalter. re.
turned to their home at Montrose
Tuesday morning. after an over Sun,
day visit with home folks. Mr.. Biddle
and Miss Marian Foote accompanied
them.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Herbert Peck, who was reported in
last weeks Independent as a victim of
aside from having to remain indoors,
is none the worse for the experience.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Amelia Ramsey and son Edgar
went to Montrose yesterday morning,
the latter proceeding to Sapinero to
spend the summer and Mrs. Ramsey
returning to Grand Junction in the
evening.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

All the surrounding towns are hav-
ing Chautauquas this summer, Cedar
edge, Hotchkiss. Paonia and Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. w. A. Hillman is enjoying a
visit from Mr. and Mrs Orville Sutter
and brother of the latter, Mr.. Robert
Arthur, from Colorado Springs, who
are spending the week here.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. T. II. Davy has returned from
a three weeks visit with her daugh.
ter at Laramie, Wyoming.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Beckley will
drive to Denver by auto the latter
part of this week or the first of next.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Miss Marriott Bridges passed
through an operation for appendicitis
at the Delta hospital on Monday. She
is reported recovering nicely.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

The Scots have been delayed sew
eral days this week in shipping lot
of sheep to summer range because of
land slides and washouts along the
railroad tracks.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Edwards and
baby drove their auto to Paonia on
business trip Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Chester f. Harding left yes
terday morning for Denver. where she
will visit about n month with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Killian and
family.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Ray Stanford, Gus Schlapp, ]. D.
Van Volkenburgh and Frank Jones re-
turned Tuesday from their fishing trip
to Sap.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Many tourists are on the move these
times. Every day We note car from
some distant point, stop for refresh
ments in the city.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Donald and Orville Maynard left
Monday for their home at Pueblo. via
Grand Junction, having renewed ac-
quaintances in the city for about a
week
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

James Bandy, of the Grand Juntion
Sentinel staff, was in Delta Sunday to
see his home team meet defeat at
Athletic park. Jim" says they still
have hopes, however.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Miss Leona Peeler departed We'd
nesday morning for Denver, where she
expects to remain Indefinitely.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. w. G. Cook boarded the train
for Olathe Tuesday morning, where
she will visit several days with Mrs.
C. P. Bragg.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Myrtle Dusty, of Ann Arbor,
Michigan, came Tuesday to spend the
summer with her sister, Mrs. Don L..
Davy.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Martha J. Braucht departed
Wednesday for Grand Junction, from
whence she will go to her home at
Wisoner, Nebraska. She has spent
the past four months in Delta, visiting
with her brother-in-law. L. w. Scott
and family.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Little Josephine Roth from Paonia
accompanied DR.. and Mrs. Irvine Hun
ter home Tuesday and will visit sever
al days in Delta
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

G. p. Cartwright, father of Mrs. C.
o. Dotts, and p. G. Cartwright. re
turned Sunday evening from Ohio,
where he visited the past two months.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Miss Edythe and Ruth Farmer left
yesterday to spend part of the sum
mer vacation with relatives and
friends in Denver and at Littleton.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

w. E. Welch, advance man of the
Redpath Lyceum Bureau, was here
yesterday getting the people in touch
with the coming chautauqua.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22
The X. P. lodge members enjoyed a
smoker Wednesday evening.

Mrs. B. o. Windle was hostess to
the members of the Coterie club Fri
day afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Among departing passengers yester-
day morning were Mrs. c. w. Hadley
they will join the husband and father
They have spent the winter in Delta
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Beatty have re-
ceived a telegram announcing that
their son, Alvin G. Beatty. had Joined
the marines and gone to San Francis
co TO begin service at once.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Baptismal services were conducted
a the Christian church Sunday even
ing, at which time Miss Ruby Pierce
was united with the church.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Ida Shores was a passenger
Yesterday morning for her home at
Colona, having visited a week with
her brother E. X. Berry and family.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Ex-senator Geo. w Stephan, had
business in Grand Junction yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Don't neglect your eyes. See S. II.
Berger. the popular optician. who will
be here for one day. Monday. June
aeth' at the Delta Hotel. Win examine
school ohildren's eyes free.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

If you desire to economIze, trade
at Phillips
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Charley Sewell returned Tuesday
morning from trip to Grand juno
tion.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

The new Allen and Herrick build.
ing are slowly nearing completion and
will be ready for occupancy in two or
three weeks. The Allen building will
be finished in quartered oak, and will
have four new showcases and a hand.
some screen. in addition to the present
equipment.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

The F. F. and Bridge clubs were
guests of Mrs. H. E. Perkins on Mon
day evening, going to the picture
show, then enjoying refreshments and
spending the remainder of the even
ing at cards.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

The cooking demonstration and lee.
ture given by Miss Edith Cliff Mon.
DAY afternoon under the direction of
the Western Colorado Power company.
was attended by good sized crowd
oil Delta ladies'. and proved quite in.
structive. Miss Gift gave the recipes
Tor the dishes she prepared, demon
strated their preparation and passed
them around to her yuests. The lee
ture was followed by two reel pic.
ture illustrating the various uses of
electricity. cleverly interviewer with a
pretty romance.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

|. The following marriage licenses
have been issued from the County
Clerks office during the past week:
Ralph l. Brown. of Olathe. and Hattie
NJ. Bradley. of Placerville; Archie B.
Hawker. OF Austin. and Winnie Kehl.
of the same place.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Mower and Laura
will leave this morning at O'Clock for
Gunnison. spending a couple of days
there and taking in the ball tourna.
ment. after which they will drive to
Denver. Estes Park and other points
for a months recreation.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Those who have been watching the
'uhnison with interest during the past
few weeks. are gratified to note that
1t is somewhat lower than a few days
ago. The maximum on Tuesday was
9's feet. while on Wednesday it was
D of foot lower Some believe it
has reached its highest point.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Mrs. Il. Hewlett and children, vir-
ginia, Harry and Harland left Mon
day morning for a visit with relatives
and friends at their former home in
Ripley. Tennessee. They expect to
be away about a month.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Miss Gertrude Amsbary, who has
been teacher at Boise Idaho, return
ed home Monday morning for a sum
mer visit. Misses Janet and Kathe-
rfne have already returned from
schools at Greeley and Boulder, re-
spectively.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

Van Volkenburgh and Frank Jones re-
turned Tuesday from their fishing trip
to Sap.
Mrs. w. G. Cook boarded the train
for Olathe Tuesday morning, where
she will visit several days with Mrs.
C. P. Bragg
Many tourists are on the move these
times. Every day We note a car from
some distant point, stop for refresh
ments in the city.
Little Josephine Roth from Paonia
accompanied DR.. and Mrs. Irvine Hun
ter home Tuesday and will visit sever
al days in Delta
Baptismal services were conducted
a the Christian church Sunday even
ing, at which time Miss Ruby Pierce
was united with the church.
Donald and Orville Maynard left
Monday for their home at Pueblo. via
Grand Junction, having renewed ac-
quaintances in the city for about a
week
James Bandy of the Grand Juntion
Sentinel staff, was in Delta Sunday to
see his home team meet defeat at
Athletic park Jim" says they still
have hopes, however.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Beatty have re-
ceived a telegram announcing that
their son, Alvin G. Beatty. had Joined
the marines and gone to San Francis
co TO begin service at once.
The F. F. and Bridge clubs were
guests of Mrs. H. E. Perkins on Mon
day evening, going to the picture
show. then enjoying refreshments and
spending the remainder of the even
ing at cards.
Mrs. II. Hewlett and children, Vir-
ginia, Harry and Harland, left Mon
day morning for visit with relatives
and friends at their former home in
Ripley. Tennessee. They expect to
be away about month
Miss Gertrude Amsbary, who has
been a teacher at Boise Idaho, return
ed home Monday morning for a sum
mer visit. Misses Janet and Kathe-
rfne have already returned from
schools at Greeley and Boulder. re.
spectively.
|. The following marriage licenses
have been issued from the County
Clerks office during the past week:
Ralph l. Brown. of Olathe. and Hattie
NJ. Bradley. of Placerville: Archie B.
Hawker. of Austin. and Winnie Kehl,
of the same place.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Mower and Laura
will leave this morning at 5 O'Clock for
Gunnison. spending a couple of days
there and taking in the ball tourna.
ment. after which they will drive to
Denver. Estes Park and other points
for months recreation.
The new Allen and Herrick build.
ing are slowly nearing completion and
will be ready for occupancy in two or
three weeks. The Allen building will
be finished in Quartered oak, and will
have four new showcases and hand
some screen. in addition to the present
equipment
Those who have been watching the
Gunnison with interest during the past
Few weeks are gratified to note that
1t is somewhat lower than a few days
ago. The maximum on Tuesday was
9fs feet, while. on Wednesday 1t was
D OF foot lower Some believe it
has reached its highest point.
The H. X. Porter family is ENJOYING
a reunion this week. owing to the re
turn of Jack Porter from Montreal.
Canada, where he spent the past win
ter, and of Mrs. Porter and Ethel and
Bill. from the coast. The last three
spent the past two months at Seattle.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-22

The II. X. Porter family is enjoying
reunion this week. owing to the re
turn OF Jack Porter from Montreal.
Canada, where he spent the past win
ter. and Of Mrs. Porter and Ethel and
Bill. from the coast. The last three
spent the past two months at Seattle.
washington. and Puget Sound, and re.
port delightful trip. returning Tues
day.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-16
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE

Alpha w. Zeph. 60 years, 81 Allison st. NV.
Marie Loro. !. Providence Hospital
Warner p. Scarborough. 4l. st. Elizabeth's 9
Hospital.
benjamin. L. Baker, 81. St. Elizsbeths Hospi-
tai.
Orlando E. Caruana, 70, 81 Mich. ave. ne.
Charles G. Bowling. rs. 433 Manor II. NV.
Charles W. Wallace. es. st. Elizabeth's Hos
rital.
Dina A. Frilh, II months. 2ls lst sts sw.
Mary Meyers. months. 222s Pomeroy st. NV.
COLORED.
Norton Brown. IS years, Frecdmen's Hospital.
James Washington ~. Tuberculosis Hospital.
Charles Lancaster. Il. Emergency Hospital
Marietta Jones, Gs, Washington Asylum Hospt.
Ernest Garnet, 3. Children's Hospital.
John o. Minor "a, 472 Washington st. NV.
VIM. w. Crawley, 81, 10 Fla. ave. ne.
Frances l. simms, months 1874 Bcnning
rd., ID. c.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-16
engine KILLS negro
IN TERMINAL YARDS
Cyrus A. Singleton Was Employe Of
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Instantly killed when Pennsylvania
Railroad Company engine ran over
him in the terminal yards OF the Union
Station yesterday afternoon, Cyrus
Augusta Singleton. colored, an en-
ploye Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. and a resident of Colleton
County. s. c., was later removed to
the District morgue.
The locomotive. which was manned
by George Gordon. the engineer. and
c. F. Melinger. the fireman. was en-
tering the roundhouse when 1t struck
the negro, according to the police.
At first there was some doubt as to
the dead mans identity. but a draft
registration card bearing his name and
residence was found I'm his pocket. No
one had claimed the body at an early
hour this morning. An inquest will be
held at the morgue Monday.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

Bedford Z. HinSnger, q. and Catherine @. Nc
Csthy. q Rev. 8. J. Kcrvick.
Rev. T. Y. Davis.
fetg 4 Bnkert. .. and Lney Kstsren, q
Rev. A. Y. Barrows
fea Peterson. q. and Josephine A. Nelson
z her. T. A. Power.
william z. Blount. y, and Emma 9. Gsryin
u Rev. J. p Hand.
freder1t W. Cole. %. and Nellie G. scholze
-. Rev. c. Wood
John ID: Gordon. .. and Janet Munday. z.
Rev. J. II. Durham.
Donald p. Scott. 8 and Hihs yoIl,nd
a. Rev. ]. Z. A. Doerman.
Elmer r. schaffer, z, and Gertrude A F.,d
e. Is. Rev. J. II. Hanschel.
Samuel w. Mullen. r., 8. and E<tber AZ
Aver, q. Rev. ID. p. Birnie
Earl d. Bottom. q. and Mamie c. Putze. q.
Rev. H. r. Downs
CoLoRED.
William Taylor. g, and Mamie Tolson. q
Rev. W. ]. Howard.
DIR. Edward b. Gny. "a. and Csrolyune ].
Wilson. 26. Rev. W. W. Clair
Robert Thornton. o. and Helen johnson. q.
Rev. C. A. De Vaughn.
Walter L. Clark. q, and Msu I. Robinson,
II Rev L B. Smith.
Walter L. Pinkett. n. and Fanny b. Ramey,
2. Rev. W, A. Jones
Lelad p. Carter. ss. and Dorothy @ Jones
D. Rev. r. J. Grimke
Henry W. Ridsley, 2. and ALICE A. Winter
Is Rev. W. Mcdowell.