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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-13
STRONG DRAMA /
K. SEEN IN PLAY, 3
\ THE BONDllAN'

Stephen Orry. the character Inn
mortalissd. BY Hall Gaines novel.
THE Bondman." deserts the vom-
an he married in Iceland and slows
away on fishing vessel. which takes
MIN 10 the Isls Of Man. He falls
under the spell Of Lisa Killsy. the
worst woman on the island. and sue
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-13

tives. Strong and harsh cathartics
take too much water out Of the sys-
ITEM and make a bad matter worse.
|Chamberlain's Tablets are easy and
pleasant to take. and most agree
able in effect. Give them q trial.
Advt.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-13

my Cod" cries Stephen. what
was I about to dol"
From that time on his course IL
clear to him.
This is only one Of the many dra-
matte situations In the William Foa
production of THE Bondman."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-13

Notice.-There are delinquent up
ON the following described stock on
account OF the assessment levied on
the 18th day Of March, 1913. the
several amounts set opposite the
names Of respective shareholders %
follows:
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-06-13
SO. q .Ne.

And II accordancs with law end A
order Of the Beard Of Directors made
on the 3ist day q March. 1913. -
many shares Of each parcel Of sueh
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Notice Of Final Settlement

State of Colorado, County of Delta,
ss.-In the County Court
In the Matter of the Estate of c. c.
Sampson, Deceased.-Notice of Final
Settlement.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 10th day of September, 1918,
T. Watt Sampson, Administrator of
the Estate of C. C. Sampson, Deceas-
ed. will appear before the Judge of
the County Court at the court house in
Delta in the County of Delta, Colora-
do. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
said day and present his accounts for
Nfinal settlement and pray for the ap-
,proval Of the same and ask to be dis
charged. at which time and place any
person in interest may apepar and pre-
person in interest may appear and pre-
WITNESS. Adair ]. Hotchkiss. Clerk
of the County Court within and for
the County of Delta and State of Col.
orado, and the seal of said Court. this
! 14th day of August, 1918
ADA1R J. HOTCHKISS, Clerk.
First pub. Aug 16. Last pub. Sept. 6.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Notice of Final Settlement

Estate of Frank L. Smith. deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the
third day of September, A. D., 1918
the undersigned will present TO the
County Court of Delta county. Colo
rado, his accounts for final settlement
of administration of said estate, when
and where all persons IN interest may
appear and object to them, if they so
desire.
Notice is also hereby given that
application for the determination of
heirship Of said Frank L. Smith. de-
ceased has been made and that the
Court will on said date hereinbefore
mentioned, or at any time to which the
hearing may be continued. proceed to
ascertain and determine who are the
heirs of the said Frank L. Smith de-
ceased. and as such entitled to inherit
any lands, tenements, hereditaments
or other property. real or personal
constituting all or part of the Estate
of the said Frank l.. Smith deceased,
and enter decree accordingly, at
which hearing all persons claiming to
be heirs at law of said deceased may
appear and present their proof
N. ]. BRADLEY, Administrator.
First pub. Aug, 2; last pub. 23, 1918
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
CRAWFORD
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Miss Ethel Swan is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Mead.
Miss Helen Bopp of Hotchkiss has
been visiting friends here.
Miss imogene Cox has gone to Con-
cord, Tenn. to attend school.
IA. G. Wilcoxson. father OF Guice
Wilcoxson. is visiting his son.
John Patterson has moved his fam.
lily to the Ralph Stoner place.
sam Porter and son made a busi-
ness trip to Gunnison last week.
DR. A A. King of Paonia is making
regular weekly professional trips to
Crawford.
Lee Savage and wife and Joan have
gene to Twin lakes to look after n
band of sheep.
Miss Mary Welborn and Mrs. +. II.
Welborn are visiting in the home of
Il. Il. Welborn.
h. w Gates. wife. son Edgar and
Miss Dorothy have arrived from Cros.
sett. Ark. for "A visit of a few weeks.
Mrs. Frank Sweet and Donald have
returned from two-months' visit in
chicago and other eastern points.
Misses Dorothy and Kate McCom.
mons and Irene Foster returned from
their outing at Waunita Springs last
Saturday.
Mrs. Crosby. mother of Mrs. o. A.
Duncan. has returned to her home in
Kansas. after three-months' visit
with her daughter.
Miss irma Briggs has returned to
Denver after u three-weeks' visit in
the home OF her grandmother Mrs.
Hill
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
the Court has set September End, 1918.

the. Court has set September End, 1918.
as the day for probate.
NOW, THEREFORE, In accordance
with the provisions of the statute in
such case made and provided, and by
order of the Court duly made and en-
tered, you are hereby notified that
an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last will and testament Of
| the said Herbert L. Holt. deceased,
was presented to said Court for pro-
bate on the 22nd day of July, A. D.
1918, by Abigail C. Holt residing at
Delta, in the State of Colorado; that
the said decedent was; at the time Of
his decease, a resident Of Delta, in
the State of Colorado; that the said
decedent, according to the said alleg-
ed will devised and bequeathed his
property in the words and figures fol-
lowing, to-wit: Item Three. give, de-
wise and bequeath to my three sisters.
Isabella M. Holt, all of Madison, Wis
consin, each one-twelfth interest In
and to all the property of which 1 die
possessed and remaining after the ex-
penses of administration.
Item Four. l give, devise and be-
queath to my wife, Abigail Cook Holt,
one-half interest in and to all pro-
perty of which l die possessed, and
remaining after the expenses of ad-
ministration.
Item Five. l give, devise and be-
queath to my son, Herbert l.. Holt,
one-fourth interest in and to all
property of which 1 die possessed, and
remaining after the expenses of ad-
ministration
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED To
be and appear before said Court at
the County Court Room in the Court
House in the City of Delta, in the
County of Delta, in the State of Col
orado. on the End day of September,
A d. 1913, then and there to attend
the hearing on the probate of the said
alleged last will and testament of the
,. said Herbert L. Holt. deceased, and
further to do and perform what shall
then. by the said Court, be required
and adjudged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. l have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court at my office in Del
ia, in said County, this 22nd day of
July. A D. 1918
ADAIR ]. HOTCHKISS,
] [SEALl Judge, Acting Clerk.
First pub. Aug 2; last pub. Aug. 30.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT OF
PROBATE OF WILL

State of Colorado. County of Delta, IS
In the County Court, in Probate.
The People of the State Of Colorado
to Carrie A, Holt, Fannie A. Holt and
Isabella NJ, Holt. Greeting:
WHEREAS. 1t has been made to
appear to the County Court of Delta
County in the State Of Colorado. that
you the said Carrie A. Holt, Fannie
A. Holt. and Isabella NJ. Holt, are de-
visees and legatees under the will Of
the late Herbert l.. Holt. deceased,
of Delta. Colo. and that the said will
has been presented for probate and
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Summons.

! State of Colorado, County of Delta,
ss.-ln the District Court
Carrie Sparks plaintiff VS.. Clarence
A Smith, Walter H. Smith, Thomas
Mower, w. S. Mitchell, Floyd D. Nor
ris and Earle T. Shock. Co-partners
as Morris & Shock, Defendants.-Sum-
mons.
The People Of the State of Colorado,
to Clarence A. Smith, Walter H.
Smith. Thomas Mower, W. S. Mitchell,
Floyd d. Morris, and Earle T. Shock,
Co-partners as Morris & Shock, the
Defendants above named, GREET
ING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above-named plaintiff in the Dis
trict Court of Delta County, State of
Colorado, and answer the complaint
therein within 20 days after the SER
vice hereof, If served within this Coun-
ty; or, If served out of this County, or
by publication, within thirty days af-
ter the service hereof. exclusive Of
the day of service; OF judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you accord
ing to the prayer of the complaint
! And if copy of the complaint in the
above entitled action be not served
with this summons, or if the service
hereof be made out o fthis State, then
ten days additional to the time herein
before specified for appearance and
answer will be allowed before the TAX
ing of judgment by default as afore-
said.
The said action is brought to re-
cover from defendant Clarence A.
Smith the amount due on his certain
promissory note in the sum of 100000,
dated August l, 1910, due on or be-
fore two years after date with interest
at per cent per annum, and to have
sold at sheriff's sale to satisfy said
note and Indebtedness the premises
conveyed to secure said note by said
I defendant Clarence A. Smith by mort
gage deed dated August 1, 1910, re-
corded in Book 80 at Page 397 on Aug.
%, 1910, conveying lots "a and 25,
Block p. Plat C Delta Townsite, and
for deficiency judgment against said
/ defendant Clarence A Smith for such
amount as shall not be paid by the
sale of said premises as shown by the
incoming Of the sheriffs return. for
costs Of suit and general relief and to
bar and foreclose all right. title, inter-
est, lien, encumbrances and equity
of redemption of each and all of said
defendants therein as will more fully
appear from the complaint in said ac-
tion to which reference is here made;
copy of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that if
you fail to appear, and to answer the
said complaint as above required. the
said plaintiff will have your default
entered by the clerk and will apply to
the court for the relief therein de-
manded.
Given under my hand and official
seal as clerk of said court at my office
in the City of Delta, in said County.
this 18th day of December. A. d. 1915.
tSeaD GUS SCHLAPP,
Clerk of the District Court
First pub. Aug. 2S; last Sept. 13, 1918.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Colorado Breaks Record.

immigration show that more than 500,-
600 acres OF unbroken land in Colo.
rado has passed into the hands of per.
sons from other states during the past
two years, and that most of it has al.
ready been placed in cultivation or
VIII be cultivated next year. Perhaps
no other state has had so large an i'm
migration during this time of people
who are actually prepared to begin
agricultural operations.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Here From Norwood,

S. A Shepherd came over from Nor
wood Saturday, bringing back Mrs. ].
ID. Nickson, who had been visiting
with the Shepherds at that place. He
made this office a friendly call while
in the city.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Back to Coast.

Having concluded some business
matters requiring her attention, and
occupying several weeks. Mrs. Her.
man Darling left Sunday evening for
Long Beach, California. to remain in
definitely.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

Notice Of Final Settlement and Deter
mination of Heirship
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day. the 10th day of September, A
ID. 1918, w. III. Anderson. Administra.
tor OF the Estate of Alvin NJ. Ander,
SON deceased, will appear before the
Judge of the County Court at the
court house in Delta. in the County of
Delta, Colorado, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day and present his
accounts for final settlement and pray
the approval of the same and ask to
be discharged, at which time and
place any person in interest may ap-
pear and present objections, If any
there be.
Notice is also hereby given that ap-
plication for the determination of heir
ship of said Alvin NJ. Anderson, dece-
ased, has been made and that the
Court will ON said day herenbefore
mentioned, or ut any time to which
the hearing may he continued. pro-
ceed to ascertain and determine who
are the heirs of the said Alvin NJ
Anderson. deceased and as such en-
titled to inherit any lands, tenements.
hereditaments or other property, real
or personal. constituting all or part
of the Estate of the said Alvin NJ.
Anderson. deceased, and enter De-
cree accordingly, at which hearing all
persons claiming to be heirs at law OF
said deceased may appear and present
their proof.
WITNESS, Adair ]. Hotchkiss.
Clerk Of the County Court within and
for the County OF Delta, in the State
Iof Colorado, and tho seal of said Court
this 18th day of August. A. ID. 1918.
tSEAL1 ADAlR ]. HOTCHKISS.
Clerk.
First pub. Aug as. Last pub. Sept. 6.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Her Name is Lois.

a lovely baby girl came to brighten
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l. F. Orvis
Ridgway, on Saturday, August II,
1918. Her weight at birth was 81
pounds and she has been named Lois,
the name being formed from the ini-
tials of the happy father and mother.
The mother was Miss Irma Singleton
of this city
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Our Boys Treated Fine.

Lafayette Wallace and his daugh-
tsr-in-law, Mrs. Harrison Wallace re-
turned Friday from San Pedro. Calf
ornia They report grand time; say
they found the boys in fine trim and
that the way our boys are taken care
of is grand Mrs. Wallace also visit
ed with her brother. Claude Ward.
who is in training at San Pedro
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Summons

Summons
State of Colorado, County of Delta,
ss.-In the County Court
Milton R. Welch. Trustee, No. 2477
Plaintiff, VS.. Clarence A. Smith.
The Oasis Land and Investment
Company, corporation, John s.
Smith, The Coerver Investment and
Securities Company, a corporation,
Julia E. Smith and Earl Wilson, as
Public Trustee, Delta County, Col
orado.-Summons
The People of the State of Colorado
to Clarence A. Smith. The Oasis Land
and Investment Company, corpora
ton, John S. Smith, The Coerver In
vestment and Securities Company, a
corporation, Julia E. Smith and Earl
Wilson. as Public Trustee, the Defend
ants above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above-named plaintiff in the Coun-
ty Court of Delta County, State of
Colorado, and answer the complaint
therein within twenty days after the
service hereof. if served within this
County; or, if served out of this Coun-
ty. or by publication, within thirty
days after the service thereof, exclu-
sive of the day OF service; or judg-
ment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer of the
complaint. And if copy of the COM
plant in the above entitled action be
not served with this summons, or II
the service hereof be made outside
of this State, then ten days additional
to the time herein before specified
for appearance and answer will be al
lowed before the taking of judgment
by default as aforesaid
This action is brought to foreclose
that certain Mortgage given by De-
fendant Clarence A. Smith to James
l.. Welch Sr., recorded in Book 80 at
Page 466 of the records of the office
of the County Clerk and Recorder,
Delta County, Colorado. made to Sc
cure the payment of note of $500 of
even date Herewith. and to recover
Judgment upon said note in the sum
of $500 with interest from November
Is, 1910, at ten per cent per annum,
less $4,000 paid on May 9, 1912. and
for ten per cent Attorneys fees and
for deficiency judgment, and general
relief and for the amount of delin-
quent taxes. Said Mortgage covering
the VIZ SWA. Section "a. Twp. 14S,
Range "a West of 9th Principal Mer-
idian, containing so acres, together
with $50 shares of capital stock In
the Oasis Reservoir Company, as will
more fully appear from the complaint
in said action to which reference Is
here made: copy OF which is hereto
attached.
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear, and to answer the
said complaint as above required. the
said plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the Com
plant
Given under my hand and official
seal of the County Court. at Delta.
Colorado. in said County, this 30th
day of April. A. ID. 1918.
tSEAL1 ADAIR ]. HOTCHKISS,
County Judge and Acting Clerk of the
County Court. Delta County. Colo.
First pub. Aug. 2, Last pub. Aug. as.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Recovering From Operations.

Mrs. Lucas. from Sapinero. who a
few weeks ago underwent a serious
surgical operation. recovered suffi-
cienty to enable her to leave the hos.
pital the forepart of this week. Mrs.
VIII Wood, of Austin, who was oper.
ated Thursday of last week for appen.
dicitis is reported recovering nicely
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Notice Of Adjustment Day

Estate of VIII Il. Johnston, deceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for adjustment to the Coun-
ty Court of Delta County. Colorado.
on the 9th day OF September A. d.
1918. JESSIE r. JOHNSTON.
Executrix of the estate of VIII d.
Johnston, deceased. 3O-33
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
At billiards. Camp.

On Sunday Miss Jessie billiard, Miss
Jessie Stone and Mrs. Eliza Barrett
went up to J. d. billiards. COW camp
for week Of rest and recreation, this
being Miss Jessie billiards. annual va
cation from the Delta National bank.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Mathers' Return.

Returning from trip including
Denver, Colorado Springs and other
points in the state. lasting for the past
three weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Mathers and children, Edwin and Mar
garet. reached home by auto Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23

Warmers Are Home. o.
After several weeks spent in eastern
Colorado, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Warner
of the Racket Store. returned home
last Thursday evening.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Sunday at Ouray.

Sunday at Ouray.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Corbin and
daughter Leila, and their guests from
Alamosa spent a delightful day at
Ouray Sunday, returning in the even
ing. !.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
On Annual Visit.

Fred Meteer arrived Tuesday morn
ing from Buena Vista for a visit with
his twin sister, Mrs. H. e. Tyler, of
this city. He will also attend to some
business matters while here.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-23
Returns From Fort Collins.

After pleasant few weeks spent
with her husband at Fort Collins, Mrs.
Louis T. Seicrest returned home Fri
day evening. Louis having left for
some other camp.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-29
Situation Grave But
Growing More Favorable

WASHINGTON. March 39.-Acting
Chief of starr March today read Gen
cral Biiss dispatch to the house nhh-
tarN committees. "Thc enemy il being
held at all points" The dispatch indi-
Gated the situation. though still grave,
iN gradually assuming more favorable
a~NCC;
Tho committee also heard General
Bel declare. the allies knowing GER
ma1N'S plans. had whipped the Tcu-
tons before the west drive began. lie
said the allies withdrawal was based
upon complete familiarity with every
step of the German preparations for
an offensive. IIc said hc knew the
British ulanS before leaving France.
lie assured the committee General
PCrShing is taking advantage of all the
latest SCIENTIFIC methods OF com mbat-
ting the enemy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-29
FOOD COMPLAINTS TO
GO TO HEADQUARTERS

.IcreoOcr. 0hen patrons of local
eating houses evidence a lack of CO.
operation in the conservation of food
by making unseemly complaints of
the food administration regulations
as enforced by the proprietor, he will
be presented with a little card invit-
ing him to carry his complaint to the
local representative of the food ad-
ministration or to the Umatilla Coun-
ty Patriotic Sedvice League.
As a protection to the proprietors
many of whom have been criticized
BY their patrons for their enforce
ment of the food regulations. the ex-
ecutive committee of the patriotic
service league. of which DR.. w. D.
A1'Nary. local representative of the
food administration, is member
authorized the printing of the follow
ing card for distribution to the hotels
and restaurants:
To The Patrons of This House
Your attention is invited TO the
strict regulations imposed by the Unit
ed States Food Administration upon
restaurants. hotels, cafes. bakeries
and like esta blishments. These re,
gulations admit of but one interpre-
tation. The proprietor of this place
has responded to the call for co-opera-
ton in the conservation of food re-
sources and has accepted the regula-
tions as construed for him by the ad-
officials. He is entitled
to your cooperation which can best
he given by a cheerful acceptance of
any curtailment in service ors rations.
The proprietor has been requested to
report to the undersigned any lack of
cooperation manifested by patrons.
If You have any complaint to make,
do, not make it to the waiter or pro-
prietor who arc only doing their duty,
The undersigned will grant you a
hearing.
Respectfully.
w. d. M'Nary Representative of
Food Administration.
Umatila County Patriotic Service
League.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-29
TIDE OF BATTLE EVER RISING.
NEW FRONT IS 70 MILES LONG

civilian PHILLIPS SIMMSD
The tide OF battle is ever rising. The
great struggle is extending northward
and southward. The new battle line
is over seventy miles long. There are
three principal fighting couters. the
north flank towards Arras, astride the
Sommc. and the third against the
south flank between Monte pidier and
Noyon.
TIill Strcwn With Dead.
After comparative quiet since the
offensive opened the sector from
Avion TO Scarpe is the scene of hurri-
cane bombardment with high explo-
sives, gas shells, Shrapnel and infant
ry action following. The conditions
are identical with the initial attack
week ago. The fiercest fighting has
developed and the enemy is making
progress below the Scarpc with mass
ed formations and at frightrm cost.
Orange hill Is strewn with German
Corpses.
Meanwhile the struggle is maintain
ed north and south of Arras. the Ger
mans desiring Amiens % miles distant.
The pick of enemy generals arc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-29
WHOLE FORCE OF u. S.
ARMY is PLACEDAT THE
DISPOSAL OF FRENCH
Request Made in His Own
and COuntry's Name War
Office Announces Today.
GENERAL FOCH HEARS
AMERICAN APPEAL

PARIS, March 29.-Gen-
eral John J. Pershing con-
ferring with French offici.
ais on the front Thursday
asked in his own name and
the country's that the entire
American forces be engaged
in the present battle, the war
office announced today.
Pershing has placed the
American army entirely at
the disposition of the
French. He made his re-
quest to General Foch in the
presence of Premier Clemen-
ceau, minister of munitions
Lecheur and General Petain.
81 come to tell you the
American people would feel
highly honored if our troops
were engaged in the present,
battle. l ask this in my own
name and in my country's.
name"
"Now the only question is
to fight. Infantry, artillery,
aviation-all we possess-is
at your disposal. Other for
ces are following-as many
as shall be necessary. | came
here especially to tell you
the Americans would be
proud to participate in the
finest and greatest battle in
history"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-29
Harold Grady Makes
Good AS Aviator

PORTLAND. March 2s.-Harold
Grady, who left Portland about two
months ago to enter the training
camp for aviators at Berkeley. Cal.
has finished his course with honors.
He had the distinction of finishing at
the head of his class and was placed
in command Of a squadron of Is men
10 be sent to the flying field at san
Diego. Grady will soon be ready fot
service abroad.
Mrs. Grady is visiting her mother
Mrs. c. Il. Thompson. in san Fran
cisco and is teaching dancing at the
ST. Francis and Oakland hotels. Later
she plans to spend the summer with
Mr.. Grady parents at Ia Graude. or
Mr., and Mrs. Grady, who have PLAY,
ed Pautages' circuit for several sea-
sens. established Harlow Grady Hail
300 this city. school of dancing.