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The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
LOVELY YOUNG LADY is
CLAIMED BY DEATH

On Wednesday evening Miss Effie
Anna Frost. daughter of Mrs. d. d.
Frost, residing at the corner of Sec
ond and Main. was called to her Heav.
only home. death being due to influ-
cnZa.
It was not generally known that the
Young lady was i'll until the day of
her death. and great sorrow has come
to her family and friends because OF
her death. She was n daughter of
Mrs. ID. ID. Frost and lived with her
mother.
She was 81 years, months and 9
days OF age. Details are not obtain
able at time of going to press. The
funeral will be conducted this after
noon by Rev. Geo. +. Klein. and inter.
ment will be in Garnet Mesa ceme.
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The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
SPLENDID YOUNG MAN FROM
AUSTIN is CLAIMED BY OEATS

The hand Of affliction fell with cruel
force upon the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
X. O. Shelton. of Austin. when their
only child. Paul. fell victim to in
fluenza at the training station nj Fort
Collins, where he had gone about two
months ago TO enter the students
Army training corps. Death came on
Sunday, November 18th Had he liv-
ed until tomorrow he would have
been twenty years Of age.
The deceased was born AZ Red Oak.
Iowa. and came to Delta county with
his parents about nine years ago. He
graduated from the Delta high school
with the class Of 1918. and was ex-
tremelv popular, MS was attested by
the fact that he was elected president
of the class. He was also member
OF the Methodist church.
The body was brought home and
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. George +. Klein at the local
cemeterv Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Il.
Stabler and Mr. Joe Bonetie,. If Aus
tin. rendering the music. ard Supern.
tendent A. ]. Foster and the high
sch"el boys served as pail bearers.
The sympathy of the community Is
extended to the heartbroken parents
who have been robbed Of their only
child
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
MISS OICOTT LEAVES FOR
DUTY ACROSS THE SEAS

Miss Marie Olcott, who was ace. pit
ed several weeks ago for GOVERN cnt
work. left on Friday for New
York. from whence she will go to
France to engage in hut work on the
front. unless recent Developments
change her plans.
Miss olcott is the only child of Mr.,
and Mrs. w. s olcott of this city. nd
young lady of unusual talent. She
is fine musician and was educ 'ed
abroad, SO her trip this time will
not be new to her.
She has conducted class in music
in Montrose for several years. only
retiring when her application for VAR
work was accepted.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
natin for the county of Delta. to be
held at Delta on December IA. The
purpose of examination is to fill the
position Of rural mail carrier at Hotch.
kiss and vacancies that may occur
later from rural routes from other
pest offices in the above-named coun.
ty The examination will he open
only to male citizens who are actually
domiciled In the territory of the Del
tn offico
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
AGED LADY DIES MONDAY
AFTER INFLUENZA ATTACK

Nancy Marie Sanders. aged sixty,
succumbed to the ravages of influenza
Monday. November is. 1918. death oc-
urrine n the family home in North
Delta. She IL survived by her husband
who is also III from the same dis"i se;
and six children. Their son Frauk IL
In the U. S. Army. Mt Camp Fuuston.
Funeral services were conducted at
the cemetery edncsday morning,
conducted by Rev. George f Klein
Of the Methodist church.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Christmas Parcels for Soldiers,

christmas Parcels TOT SoiuitVS.
The final date for mailing packages
has been extended to Saturday, Nov
ember 30. If YOU have not received
YOUR coupon by November 2l, vou
may receive one from the Christmas
Parcels Committee at the Co-Opera.
tive Telephone office. and upon sign.
ing statement provided by the Rcd
Cross therefor, The package must be
packed ut the office and inspected by
the committee under the rules govern.
ing the sending of all Christmas 'ack.
ages to soldiers For further infor va.
tion apply to Mrs. w. II. Fluallen.
Colo phone Delta 100 The Mouliain
Division has received no boxes to he
filled fcr frierdlcss bcys. Only 5000
coupons were received at national
headquarters and these will he car
I'd for bv other divisions. We thank
tho members OF Delta County Chap
ter for their very generous response
to our appeal. All donations will he
returned as soon MS possible,
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Laid to Rest.

Laid to Rest.
Funeral services over the remains
Of the late Christopher C. Blackburn
were held at the cemetery Monday
afternoon. Rev. George F. Klein,
pastor of the First NJ. E. church,
having charge. One son. Thurman,
arrived Sunday from Camp Lewis.
Washington, to be present. The
music was furnished by a quartet
and Mrs Geo F. Klein. Interment in
Garnet mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
DEATH CT as UNEXPECTEDLY
TO LOCAL BUSINESS MAN

BY the death of Roy b. Des Ermia
on November 16, 1918, Delta has lost
one of her most respected and honor
ed business men, while happy h me
has been ruthlessly stripped of its
guardian and plunged into the dark
ness of despair
& Mr.. DesErmia had spent veal
weeks passing through siege OF in
fluenza and pneumonia. and his fami
ly and friends had long since ceased
10 feel anxious about his condition.
He was apparently well, and on
Thursday last he walked out onto the
lawn where his two sops were raking
and burning leaves. He took up
rake to guard the flames and pre- mt
ly noticed that they were spreading
to nearby property. In extinguish-
ing the fire he overtaxed his strength
and without warning fell to he
ground exhausted He was taker to
the hospital where everything J1~si.
BILE was done. but he passed away at
one O'Clock Saturday morning without
regaining consciousness.
He was a stockholder and dire ctor
in the Delta Hardware company of
this city. and a travelling salesman
well known all over the state. hav ng
worked out of Denver prior to his
residence in Delta He was born
May %. 1881. and he was therefore
but 81 years. months and % days
Of age. In July. 1906. he wss united
in marriage to Jennie A Barker. and
to the union two sons were born, who
with their mother are left to mourn
his loss. He is also survived by a
sister Mrs, Cooley, OF Denver. Who
with her husband came over on re-
ceivinE notice OF his death
On Tuesday brief funeral services
were held on the yeranda Of the Hop
son mortuary at $50 o'clock. Rev.
Geo. f. Klein officiating Masonic
services were also held. he being a
member of that or1er. as vol as
the Eastern Star
The body was taken to Denver on
Tuesday by Mr.. Cooley. his brother
in-law. and placed in vault. and will
later be Inferred at the family home
at Ansted. Michigan.
Independent unites with the hun
dreds OF sorrowing friends in sincere
sympathy TO the bereft wife. sons
and sister.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
DELTA LADY DIES IN MONT
ROSE FRIDAY OF INFLUENZA

Mrs. Josie Marlow Craig. beloved
wife of Burley Craig of Delta. tted at
Montrose Friday. November -, l9lS'
following an attack of influenza.
She was Is years of age. She was
bern at Ridgwav, Colorado. and was
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
NARROW. pioneers of Montrose and
Delta.
She leaves to mourn her loss her
husband and little daughter II
months old. Interment was at Mont
rose.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
War Hero Returns.

Guy Toothaker, whose interesting
letters from the battle front have ap-
peared from time to time. returned to
his home near Olathe Sunday evening.
He was injured in battle and spent
several months in base hospital He
has an injured hand and leg which will
probably remain crippled. He is n
member of the marine corps which
did such wonderful work over there.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Local Boy to New York.

We received letter requesting
change of address for independent.
from Floyd Lischke. who. has been
at the Naval Trimming station on the
west coast for some time. He has
gone to New Rochelle, n. Y. Among
other things he says Am getting
along nicely and Of course am very
well satisfied with U. 5. military sue.
cesses. We may now cHt me in
the course of the next .wo wears. but
the Navy's big job is '"s' beginning "
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
They Want The Paper.

In writing for their paper. Mrs. F.
II. Pitcher. who is spending ths win
ter in Iowa. says: We simlpy can
not get along without the Inccpend-
ent We expected to he homo long
before this. but Mrs. Pitcher has be. n
bedfast for sometime. but we are glad
to say she is now on the mend. Hope
TO be back to sunny Colorado before
long"
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Fine Beef.

Fine Beef.
fine dressed beef was on display
at the Star Market this week 1t was
a three year old heifer. a purebred
Holstein which was raised by Alex
Calhoun. Its weight was $50 pounds
dressed.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Made Official Count.

James Armand and Arthur L Perry,
OF Hotchkiss, have completed the Of
ticial count for the general election
held on November 5. We overlooked
this item last week in the rush of
things. and in our efforts to keep away
from taking the flu
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Saved the Turks lite.

We met II. r. Perkins the other
morning carrying purebred white
Holland turkey. He explained that
he had purchased the fowl from A. f.
Penely, in order to save its life and
that he was going to find home for
IL on the his ranch.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Home on FurIough.

A welcome arrival home is Steele
Burgin. youngest son of DIR. and Mrs.
C. H. Burgin, who was sent home to
recuperate from his recent attack of
Spanish flu. He will spend the next
ten days or so here. The young man
is stationed at Kelley Field. San An
tonic. Texas 80
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Horace 10 Flying.

Judge and Mrs. Porter Plumb re-
ceived telegram Friday from their
son Horace who is training at San
Antonio. Texas stating that he has
passed the final examination and
now has his r NJ. A. rating. Had
the war continued n brief time long
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
They Have a Boy.

They Have a Boy.
A belated news item, but neverthe-
less important is the announcement
of a fine son born to Mr and Mrs
L-artensen, in Canada. September 90
The happy mother was Miss Grace
Conklin of this citT
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Back to Colorado.

back 70 OoIoTauo.
Mrs. H. H. Stubbs received a tele.
gram Wednesday from her son Frank.
stating that he was returning to Boul-
der to again take up army training.
The young man. who was a student at
Boulder University, entered the S. A.
T. c. at that place. later going to
Camp Hancock. Georgia, where he
trained for six weeks
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Daniel Returns Home.

Daniel Returns Home
A l.. C. Daniel and wife came up
from Grand Junction yesterday TO
spend a few days at his mothers
ranch recuperating from recent i'll.
ness. Both Mr.. ana Mrs. Daniel pass.
ed through the influenza, and then
the former developed pneumonia. They
were taken sick at Collbran. but he
was later removed to Grand Junction
where he recovered against bad odds.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Penleys Are Homo.

Nenicys are Rome,
Arrivals Saturday evening We're
Mrs. A. +. Penley and daughter lone.
having spent the past two months in
Denver where the latter passed
through n grave surgical operation
and came out fine and dandy.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Buys Interest in Denver Business.

E. G. Rusler was an outgoing pas
senger the last of the week for Den.
YER. where he goes to assume charge
of the selling end of the firm of c. w
Stidger & Co.. wholesale produce and
poultry dealers of that city. Mr.. Rus
Ter has rented his, three fargne here
and will likely be absent from Delta
the greater part of the time
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
New Assessor Was Here.

George II. Merchant, the newly
elected assessor for Delta county,
was down Monday looking over the
court house and getting acquainted.
He paid this office a friendly call.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Sale Held Up.

SAFE HeTd UP.
The big stock and farm sale sched-
uled for yesterday at the Carl Weste-
sen ranch on California mesa, was
postponed on account of the present
influenza quarantine here. 1t will
probably be held at some future date
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Proves Up On Claim.

Before U. S. Commissioner NJ. R.
Welch on Saturday Mrs. Bertha Eve
land Of Boulder. made final proof on
a desert claim on Fruitland mesa near
Crawford. j. w. TeSelle and A. NJ.
Cox were witnesses
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Visiting at Cory.

Following pleasant visit with the
James Scullon family at Cory, and his
son, Marian. of Delta, Carl Jungbluth
and wife, of New York. left the first
of the week for home
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Peppers to California.

Peppers & Reshaw closed their
fruit shipping season this week and
on Monday T. H. Peppers left for
California where he will put in a
month looking after business there.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Miss Peck Home.

Miss Frances Peck came home last
week, having spent number of
weeks on the coast. Her parents met
her at Grand Junction with the auto.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Moves to Palisade.

Moves to Palisade.
l. j. Mcmillan is removing his fami.
ly and goods to Palisade, where he be-
lieves the altitude will be of benefit
to his wife's health.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Mrs. NJ. A. Harp In Phoenix.

N'cs ''s y. wv y W
A letter from Mrs. l.. G. Jones, at
Phoenix. Arizona, say Mrs. Harp's
health IL very poor. but baby is fine
and fat weighs i4h pounds at four
months
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22

New Baby at Byerrum's.
A seven pound son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Byerrum, of Califor-
mia Mesa, Saturday. November 16,
1918.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-22
Craig Has the "Flu."

j. V. Craig of the Tribune force, is
suffering from influenza this week,
but is reported to be recovering
nicely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
B. 0F R. I. OPPOSE
 REVELATION IF
 NEW 0RGANIC JAW
Resolutions Adopted Unanimously Dec. 3rd, 1918, By Pine Bluff Lodge No. 3O5, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Pine Bluff, Ark, "Dacamhnr 2rd 1918

'Decamber 3rd, 1913.
 Whereas, the voters of the State of Arkansas will on the 14th of De- cember have submitted to them for their approval or rejection new Constitution for the State of Ar kansas, the efforts of the late Con vcntion,' which convention has also addressed themselves to the voters of the State in the hope of convincing them that the adoption of this Con- stitution is the proper thing for the basic law of the State.
 We believe that the adoption of this Constitution will mean that the State of Arkansas will be bound for years to come to the dictates of Capitalist Politician;' But for a sop, the framers of this proposed Constitution have put forth the initi- ative and referendum. It is true that the law as it is now is defective, but the proposed new law would make it almost impossible to initiate a law, altho it provides that any num- Der of measures may be submitted. We believe that it will tie the hands of labor, it will throttle the aspiration of the farmers and impede all pro- gressiye legislation. independent of political lines, Therefore be it
 Resolved, That we urge every member of this organization and all members of the working class of the State of Arkansas to vote against the proposed Constitution. And all other citizens who believe in the rule of the people; that recoenizes the supreme power of the 'citizens,' that would see this State able at least to pass progressive and humane laws. Every lover of freedom and justice should vote against the adop- tion of thAs Constitution Be it fur thar
 Resolved, That copy of this res olution te published in the newspa- pers of Pine Bluff, the Arkansa. Gazette and copy spread on the minutes of this meeting.
 "M. A. THOMPSON, "A. L. RYAN.
 'H. M PARMITER, Committee"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
ENDORSES OPERA
 HOUSE, BUT WHY
 NOT VAUDEVILLE
Returned Soldier Deprecates the Fact That There Are So Few Places Of Amusement in Pine Bluff,

Calling the Graphic over the phone yesterday evening returned soldi- CT stated:
 T endorse the proposition of the Graphic or the building of an opera house, but as a commencement why don't some one maintain a vaudeville in Pine Bluff? Surely such a place of amusement would find plenty of patronage. This town has only two picture shows with population of 30,000.
 < 'The boys will find Pine Bluff a mighty dull place when they return home, as the war workers furnish ample amusement or the soldiers, both in the camps and on the from, Right now the soldiers in service have more opportunities of whole some amusement than can be had
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
OVER 137. 800 ACRES
 OF WHEAT RECOVERED

New York, Nov. 4.-More than 137,500 acres of wheat were recovered from German occupied territory in France by the British and French armies in the great offensive that ended the war. says the New York Federal Food Board, This is believ- ed bv the food officials to have ma terially contributed to the food crisis which helped to bring Germank to her knees. This wheat was harvested chiefly by the French. The work of nearly 17.OOO men was required in the harvesting. The binding ma chimes and threshing machines were supplied bv the French office of Ag- riculture Reconstruction and when the harvesting was comp'eted the machines were sold at reduced prices to farmers or groups of farmers who had been victims of the war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
FAITH NEWS NOTES

Mrs. Olive Clay of Pine Bluff was a visitor here Thursday.
 J. F. Herve attended the Grand Lodge 1. o. o. F. at Little Rock last week as a representative of Faith Lodge No. 45S. s
 Mrs. Gertrude Madison o Stutt- gart is visiting her mother, Mrs. c. e. Neal.
 Misses Kate and Mary Simms of Pine Bluff spent the weekend with their parents.
 Mrs. Ethel Nichols of Pine Bluff spent Thanksgiving hera with her mother, Mrs. Mary Nichols.
 Miss Viola McVaskey went to Pine Bluff Thursday.
 Misses Hazel and Bessie Neal and Mrs. Gertrude Madison were shop ping in Pine Bluff Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

when they return home. All will De disappointed when they come back and find that there is not even a vaudeville show in the city. Just two picture shows. The boys who have Teen accustomed to entertain ments in the camps will want more than mere picture show to inter- est them. and will be glad to know that the people are thinking of pro. viding places of entertainmemnt by discussing an opera house. In the meantime, what is the matter with opening place where vaudeville att fractions may be seen?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

pOintment of chairmen for the vari- ous committees for the campaign which will open December 16 and continue to December 23.
 MT. Moore and Mir. M. E. Bloom, field director of the Thirteenth Dis trict. have promised J. R. Vinson of Little Rock. state committeeman for this campaign. that Jeffefscn county will do its full duty in the Christ mas roll call campaign, and MT. Moore said this morning that he expected every man, woman and child of Jefferson county to have his name on the Christmas roll call. To ac- complish what has been promised the state chairman by the county chairman cannot be done without strenuous efforts and work upon the part of the Red Cross organization and the men and women in charge of this campaign believe that every citizen of the county is going to req dily do his part, Mir. Moore said.
 MT. Moore has named the follow ing gentlemen as members of the executive committee: Ziba Bennitt, Leo M. Andrews, s. c. Alexander, Frank Bridges. Jo Nichol. J. H. Mann T. H. Gregory. c. H. Triplett, sr., Stanley Dreyfus, J. E. Boyce, D. B. Niven, A. w. Nunn and Walter Will kins. Sr
 Chairmen of the various commit tees of the city and county have been named as ollows, and are re- quested by MT. Moore to immediate ly make their appointments cover ing their organization:
 Chairman of Mems Committee for City of Pine Bluff, Warren M. Taylor;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

chairman of Ladies' Committee fer City of Pine Bluff, Mrs. w. o. Tag gart; chairman township commit- tees outside of Pine Bluff, Joel Lam bert; chairman of Ladies Commit tee townships outside of Pine Bluff. Mrs. Lucy E. Critz; chairman of Speakers Committee for city and county. Judge w. B. Sorrels; chair man of Ministers Committee or city and county, Dr. J. T. Norris; chairmen of Publicity Committee, G. H. Adams and E. w. Freeman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Funeral services for the late E. M. (Mark) Kavanaugh, were conducted from the family. residence, 1920 Pine street yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock by Rev. E. R. Steele. The pail bearers were: Clyde Smith, John Hut, Edgar Blackwell, Judge s. J. Hunt, J. w. Clegg, J. H. Hoffnagle, Claude H. Monk, and W Murphy A large number of friends attended the service and the beautiful floral emb- lens attested the popularity of the deceased. Interment was made in Bell wood cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
KAISER'S DEMAND i
 WATTS FOR WILSON

Washington, Dec Amy action looking to demand on Holland for the extradition of William Hohenzol- Tern will be held in obeyance until President Wilson reaches Europe, ac- cording to information today at the state department. The British and French governments already have been examining into the legal ques- tions which might be involved in any efforts to bring the former Kaiser to trial.
 President Wilson, so far as officials now in Washington are aware. never has expressed himself on the subject.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
',r,cr TO SUBSCRIBERS

carrier service is again !
 oa' invaded by the Spanish
 Ss,ns ,' sraa We had two sick this
 ihp'eD ..s We will try to give
 n0''',.s p,st service possible under
 such conditions , All subscribers missing ,1 their sa .,nsr na will please phone l4 be- pss l''psn 8 ad 9 a. m. A speelal ,e
 ',y will leave the 9' office so;isan;as at that to,r ''1 and make all deliveries |. ns ',sst 'lr'I had been reported , at that that t spa. . Complaints received after z '''' s m. cannot be delivered r, ask your cooperation in ,,,+inp W" your paper. If you
 sps 'i,s same don't fail to report, ,'. p.'' make. your report before ga nl'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
AMARILLO MAY GET
 SOLDIER HOSPITAL

Washington, Dec. 4.-Opposition of Republican representatives to bill establishing a sanitarium for soldi- CTS at Dawson Springs. Ky, as ~ cost of $1.S5O, 900 today caused tenta- tive adoption of an amendment To- eating thu institution lat Amarillo. Texas. The fight will be renewed to- morrow. with the Republicans. seek ing to kill the measure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

LADIES AUXIALIARY A. of M.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the 1. A. of M. will hold their regular meeting, tonight at 8 o'clock, in the K. of P P. Hall. The member are requested to attend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
Society
 -,,! ,. ,,,,, for this department should ! ''lnb nSoned to No. S6 after 2 p. m.
T. " BUSINESS MEETING.

!, v tse regular meeting Friday night, .ss 4 C. U. w Lodge, the annual ,,;on of officers will be held. Dur l @ ,ba buisiness session degrees will ,onferred mn upon a large class of members.
 ,1s session will be enjoyed by the tnbers. u,s q A. McCollock, 5O9 West ah m avenue, is quite sick, with in. snza.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05
RIG FOUR SELF RISING FLOUR

BIG FOTTR SELF RISING FLOUR is the BEST self rising flour in vou1 opinion or we will refund all of your rroney regardless of the amount used of the package. - RILEY FEED MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 12-5tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-05

Major and Mrs. Fl. A. Mccoy, 1901 West Second avenue, have as their guests. Mrs R. w. Newell and son, Robert Emmett, of Little Rock and Mrs. Alfred Archard and little daugh- ter, of Hensley.