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The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
YOUNG MAN NARROWLY ESCAPES
DEATH BY LIGHTNING MONDAY

During a severe electric shower in
the vicinity of the Darling sawmill on
Monday afternoon, Harold Gandrup.
well known young man from Delta, was
stunned and rendered unconscious,
continuing so for nine hours.
He was brought to the city and
Eventually removed to the home of
his father-in-law in North Delta, ". S.
Hotchkiss, and is recovering. He is
able to walk about. but his ear is still
badly affected by the shock.
Young Gandrup has had several re-
markable escapes from death within
the past few years, one being from the
wrecked Milwaukee H-3. in which he
figured so prominently for rescuing
survivors and was signally honored by
the U. S. government for his bravery.
AS the result of exposure in this
rescue work. his health became bad
ly impaired and an operation was per-
formed on his leg. He improved some
what. but was rendered unfit for fur
ther duty and was permanently dis
charged from military service
Even after this electric shock he
still lives. You can't keep good
man down.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
HoTcHkiSS MEN GO TO
WYOMING OIL FIELDS SUNDAY

Walter Thomas and Mr. McMullin.
both of Hotchkiss were passengers on
Sunday to Wyoming points where they
go to inspect a proposition for the
Black Canyon Oil and Gas company.
The gentlemen stated that the offer
as TO them by the Wyoming people
had the earmarks of good one and
that they proposed to go into the mat
ter very carefully for the Delta coun-
ty stockholders. Just what kind of a
proposition they have offered them
the Independent cannot at this time
say. However. report will be made
to the directors and given careful con-
sideration. If the matter be of such
Importance.
They expect to be gone about week
or ten days.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
1.-THE KAISER" COMING TO
DELTA IN CHAINS

The kaiser is coming, but In chains.
Imprisoned in seven reels OF patriot
ically designed celluloid. The Kaiser,
the Beast of Berlin the wonderful
Jewel production, will arrive in Delta
on July 26th for a two-days' engage
ment, Friday and Saturday, July 26
and 27. This stirring photoplay. which
has been used IN Chicago. New York,
Kansas City, Atlanta and every large
city in the United States for Liberty
Loan drives, Thrift Stamp campaigns,
Red Cross appeals, etc, will be shown
at the Opera House.
"The Kaiser. the Beast of Berlin
is in seven reels and was recently
completed at Universal City, Cal,
after six months in production.
The picture shows the kaiser to be
war maniac. drunk with power, and
possessing an insane desire to place
the world under German rule. From
well-known authorities and their writ
ings, personal characteristics OF the
German ruler and Interesting, yet bru
Mal. incidents OF his life have been
woven into an absorbing story. which
for the mos, para is laid in Belgium
and Berlin.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
REVIVAL MEETINGS TO BE
HELD At OPERA HOUSE

A four-weeks' revival meeting Will
be held at the Delta Opera House be-
ginning Sunday evening, July SS.
Four men Of great renowu will be
In charge Of the services: Rev. A E.
Sanner OF Kirk. Colo, Rev, Ira c. Nc
New OF Haskew, Okla. Rev. J. l..
Hunter OF Lincoln, -Neb., and Rev. R.
l. Hollenback OF Montrose. Coo.
There will be no admission to these
services. Seats are free and all are
cordially invited Stirring messages,
special music and singing will be the
order of these services. You cannot
afford to miss these messages by men
of wide repute.
Your prayers and presence at these
services may encourage the decision
of your sons and daughters for Christ
and help to .promote them to lives oil
purity and bappines. We shall expect
to see you at this treat of .forocful
logical and Scripturai truths. Bring
your friensss.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
PRICE FIVE CENTS
'Rk OR FlGHT-WHIcH SHALL
1T BE MR. LOAFER 2

hich are you going to do, Mr.
Il. Z err? What are you doing in a
" Z to help win this war? It's up
to- every able bodied person (man or
woman) to do something, and if you do
not know how to work, get someone
idly on the corner stones of the build
ings. These stones are for another
purpose.
What will You have to say TO the
boys in khaki when they come home?
Will you be willing to admit that with
out any claim to their protection, you
did nothing, while they fought for a
Stacker? VIII you be proud to tell
how you helped to lick the kaiser.
Calls are coming in every day for
mines, the bitches and other work. II
you are loafing you are rendering a
distinct service to the archenemy. The
mayor of the city is placing men in
good situations every few days and
will be glad to help others to secure
work without any charge for his assis-
tance.
Hundreds of strong young men have
been called to the various lines OF
military duty, and the crops were
never better, nor the need of strong
en- more urgent. If any man says
there is no work, he lies and the truth
I is not in him.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
kENNlooTT- BOYD WEDDING
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Misx7Iris Kennicott of Kenn-Heights
Cory, and Ralph f. Boyd, OF Oursiy.
were united in marriage at the Fres-
byterian manse by Rev. Cramps. on
Friday afternoon. July iS. Their mar
riage came as a surprise 70 then many
friends and acquainiznces. Sithough
they had anticipates the event for
some time.
The bride. who N;1.s born md raised
In Cory, Is one Of It's most popular
and charming girls. She IL "a graduate
of the Del, high school. Mrs. Boyd
is admired and loved by d large circle
OF friends, who win greatly miss her
In all social and community affairs.
Mr.. Boyd Is one OF ouray's finest and
most estimable young men and his
friends unite In wishing him anu his
bride unbounded happiness and pros
perity in their new life together.
The happy couple departed on the
noon train sunday 10 the beautiful
town OF Ouray. where they will make
their homo
The bride is the 1-scond daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N Kennicott, pioneer
residents of this county. and the
groom Ia ths only son of Mr.. and MIS-
David Boyd ud our.y. formerly OF this
city.
independent JOHN IN best wishes tc
the happy uuupie.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
cHAUTAuoUA PROGRAM CLOSES
WITH REMARKABLE SUCCESS

Despite predictions to the contrary,
the long promised chautauqua pro
gressed during the past week. with
record crowds and most universal sat
isfaction. Mr.. f L. Mathews, the local
superintendent, commenting upon the
loyal support given by this locality.
stated that we had the largest number
present at most of the programs, of any
he had seen so far this season, not
even excepting Oakland California,
with population of 100000
AS an evidence that the people
want the chautauqua. the seat sales
exceeded the guarantee by more than
$500 and with II tthe committee VIII
purchase War Savings Stamps.
On Monday evening, in twenty min
utes the audience pledged over 81 800
worth of tickets for next season. al
very probable that we shall have a
chautauqua next year with a program
bigger and better than ever befo-e.
Incidentally. isn't year long time
to wait for such a rare treat7
To attempt to say which mum her
was the best would be a mere waste
of time and energy. Each stood IN a
class by itself. above criticism, every
participant was an artist in his line.
From the opening day with the Ladies
Regimental orchestra, TO the last mum
her. the play "The Climax" the great
tent was filled to capacity with an
enthusiastic audience.
The spirit OF patriotism was every
where and took firm hold upon ev-
eryone till the tent rang with hearty
applause. AT almost every prcgram :he
latest patriotic songs were introduced
and flags OF the allies were cleveIly
displayed.
The lectures by Captain Tougher.
Captain Fallon. Drum Major Marr.
DIR. Landrith.. Harriet Bird Warren.
American Red Cros nurse, and Mr..
Montraville Wood. were vibrant with
life. drawing graphic word pictures
which touched a responsive chord m
the audience as one person
Delta probably never heard a more
band than Cfmera's which
appeared on Monday afternoon and
evening. nor a finer soloist than Ma
dame Cafereili. Italian prfmadonna.
To be brief. every number was toe
heat ever. and every number was
better than the last.
The chautauqua has gone and wi h
1t the superintendent. Mr.. f. l.. Mash-
ews. Miss Hamilton and their assist
ants. as courteous band OF public
servants as ever came TO our city.
FOR months the memory OF this week
w1rl lintser. while the entire comm, n
fty win he more patriotic. more oe-
termined TO win the great war for
right. and more willing to make the
necessary sacrifice. because of the
messages 1t wrought.
From here they go to Ord. Nebras.
kn. which is -s~id to be live chcu-
tauHua ter~n
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
RoADS TO COAL WuNtEs ARE
IN BAD ssAasRE SAY svARME ~

Considerable cumpiaint Shas been
registcsea at tkk Office n. farmers
who go IL. she cosl mines 'ou'the mesa
Almost an OF the roads are in noo
shape according 10 st,sssmesiss 'that
has been made. II lotikS as ithonsh
, the highways that Sssd To these sn'hes
should he phssed in ssr'd -i'sssans'c con
,,dition before fall. as Il nnfy mot Hee
80 easy for ssr,r farmers and 'ovAers
who haul coat'fhs fall and winter 10
obtain conl frts4n other soufs,es AT
least the governSSent has been 'sayfnS
that everyone shcnld order fhssr coal
supply before ,~snter sets IN. rhe
fars,ers. however. sssually haul fhen
own coal and do 40 when their crops
are harvested. Coas,s commissicslers
should take notice "a this fact "so
.endeasor to have the reads to our coss
amines ,.n good shape btsore fall.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
RELIEF CORPS TO DISCONTINUE
LUNCHES FOR SOLDIERS

The Woman's Relief Corps has dis
continued furnishing lunches for de-
parting soldier boys. not because they
find the burden too heavy. nor be-
cause of lack of interest. but because
they learn that the government pro.
vides FOR rations all along the way.
However, the corps will continue to
supply each soldier with fruits, candy
and smokes at various times. and will
accompany the contingent to the sta.
tion with proper honors
This valiant band of women has ac-
companied every contingent to the
station with Old Glory prominently dis
played. with one exception when the
door was inadvertently left locked
and the fact discovered too late to
remedy the difficulty.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
90 MOI FAIL TO NAVE
THAT ASH PIT MADE
Ordnance No. ,2-1see.

Sec. 1. ~rhat all cess-poois. privy
vaults. siop holes and sinks ntr con-
nected with the sewer within the city
OF rclta and being upon property sNnt-
ting upon puhic sewer are hcresy
declared nuisance and that hs
throwing Of Stops or wash water ON
any street. alley Or private property
within the City OF DsJta Is hereby dc'
clared nuisance.
Tho mayor has been censured time
ana again for not hauling slops which
have been thrown into the ashes and
the ground of tho alleys. For the ben
oft Of these parties please ssrd Sec.
1. DC not throw siops In the ssh pit
or upon the ground. for " you DO we
may have to order gas masks for the
men who haul gHvbage. You have NO
Idea what these rass have 70 handle.
pc fair.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
AGED MAN PASSES AWAY
AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

On Sunday. July 81, 1918 at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Hasa. on
Ash mesa about 51s miles from the
city occurred the death of Mr. Good
love Schamblin. at the age of 70 years,
kidney trouble being the cause
The deceased was a native of Swift
zerland and came to Colorado seven
years ago. He leaves his wife and six
children. including one son who arriv-
ed Monday from Telluride.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Independent Furniture COM
pany's mortuary. Wednesday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, conducted by Rev.
Geo. F. Klein, pastor of the Methodist
church. and interment was in Garnet
cemetery
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
-NoUN1 SOLDIER COMPLETES
VACATION AND GOES TO CHICAGO

After a pleasant visit of week
with his mother and sisters here. Wes-
ley Acker departed Tuesday morn
ing for Chicago, where he Will await
furtner instructions. He is First
Lieutenant in the medical reserve
corps.
Miss Anna Acker and her mother
hmm. the former having
accepted a civil service position at
Washington and the later stopping at
Colorado Springs for visit. After
that time Mrs. Acker will go to the
national capitol and live with her two
daughters. Miss Florence having been
located there several months.
Delta people deeply regret the de-
partxre of this estimabie lady and her
two lovely daughters.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Montrose Boy in Honor

Montrose Boy in Honor
On Wednesday morning Dean Vance.
n former Montrose young man. passed
through the city enroute from the
naval station, at Bremerton Wash. for
Durango. here he is enjoying visit
with his mother and his wife and two
splendid babes Dean has been in the
naval service two or three years and is
now n commissioned officer CORE
spending to the rank of captain in the
army. He is Past Assistant Surgeon
OF the medical reserve corps in the
navy Being former friend. we are
justly proud of the signal honor achi.
eyed by this fine young man. After
few days ut home he will return to
Washington and he stated that he ex-
rectei to put out to sea very soon
thereafter.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
More Soldiers Go.

More Soldiers Go.
Seventeen recruits left the city Fri
day morning for training camps, and
twenty-four others followed on Tuesday
with the memory of tears. smies
cheers and hearty good wishes. The
lists had been published two weeks be-
fore. The local board has received
notice of six further calls. but the
dates have not yet been received ex-
cept one which we will not have to
fill. This one is for colored men.
Delta county had but one, and he was
released a number of months ago. be-
ing physically unfit.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
TO THREsHERMEN
AND ALL GRAIN GROVE RS

In order to conserve the present
grain crop. the United States Food
Administration has appointed in ea h
county, a Threshermen's commit. e,
consisting in Delta county, IF the VI.
S. Food Administrator, County Agri-
cultural Agent and G. A. Cornell Of
Cedaredge, and given to this commit
tee, authority to enforce such rules n
the care and handling of grain as VIII
bring about the best results with
minimum loss of these essential frod
products.
The regulations recommended by the
food administration and those which
will be enforced in Delta county are
as follows: All threshermen opera ing
in Delta county must be licensed. In
order to secure this license, TIE thresn-
erman must pledge himself to keep
his machine in first class runnino con-
dition, and make reports upon he
acreage and yields of each crop fresh
ed. This license is revocable whs. e
the threshermen do not comply with
the regulations of the Food Admins
tration.
The machines will be inspected from
time to time, and further, the COM
mittee desires all farmers who suffer-
a large loss of grain through ipeffi-
cient threshing to report to the Throsh-
ing Committee in order that s-tch casas
may be investigated. II we find that
any man is careless and wasteful or
that he has not kept his machine in
efficient working order, his license
shall be revoked. The thrc5hormen
as a body. have promised their loyal
! support of these measures.
The Farmer is asked to do his part
as efficiently as possible. Do not sack
wheat on old stack bottoms, OF on
/ brush. or rocks, or wet places, or IN
any place where it will be difficult fol
the threshermen TO operate. and where
there is apt to be loss of grain. Dc
an in your power to assist the thresh
ermen by being ready when he reaches
you.
At a meeting of farmers and thresh
| ermen of Delta and Montrose counties
lheld in Olathe, the question of rates
for threshermen was taken up Aft.l
considerable discussion it was decided
l
tiIat uniform price should be adopted
and Tla cents per bushea for whea
: 4fal o cents per bushel for oats wer'
recommended at that meeting. Th'
committee feels that this is fair cnt
Just price to both farmers and thresh
ermen. and designate that as the 6 cai'
which shall be paid throughout Delt:
,county
| 1t has been agreed by the thresher
men, that no man shall pass any farm
er on his route who is ready to thresh
! The Threshing Committee wishes t.
check upon these matters in order t.
prevent a wastage of labor aud ihsur'
fair play throughout.
1 Any complaints by farmers shout
Re directed to the Threshing Commi'
tee for investigation.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
For Extended Visit.

Mrs. G. e. Bradbury arrived Friday
evening from Colorado Springs for a
visit OF couple OF months at the j. f.
Odom home on Garnet mesa. Mrs.
Bradbury is the mother OF Mrs. Everett
Odom. who at the beginning of the
war offered his services to his country.
trusting the lives OF his wife and dear
children to Gods tender care while
he fought for the great cause OF right
against might He is now In France
and his family is here.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
cuests at oa~vIns

Guests at 0a~vIns
On Tuesday Mr. ansi Mrs. r. J. Huff
arrived from Victor dor few days
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Garvin,
and Wednesday AIRS. w. j. Hollands
and daughter. Mary Abbie came down
from Paonia. After few days here,
the Huff and Hollands families will
seturn to Pnonia where the former will
renew acquaintances. They are all
w~E known in the city
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Mr.. kyffin is III.

Yesterday morning S. J. Kyffin, the
efficient cashier at Stockham's hard
ware store, was found in a faint and
physician summoned. AS soon as
he revived sufficiently he was remov-
ed to his home where he is now rest
ing. At time of going to press his
physician had not decided as to the
cause His friends are in great hopes
that few days rest will restore him
to former condition, and in this we
count ourselves among the hopers.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
No Place Like Delta County.

Bruce Bertram has returned to Ce-
daredge and like everyone else who
leaves this county he was unable to
find any place that is equal to Delta
county. Mr., Bertram says on his trip
he saw plenty of fine land but in no
place did he find any land that pro-
duced the crops like Delta county and
that sold for such low price and say
that this country is bound to come to
the front To prove his statement he
purchased the entire belongings of
Moore Bros. consisting of 100 acres
of land and Il fine bunch OF range cat
tie.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26

Miss Matthews Here
The genial Margaret Matthews came
down from Gunnisoa Sunday and is
renewing acquaintaices with her many
friends in the city Miss Matthews
fand her family formerly resided here.
where she graduated from high school.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Her Navy Brother Comes

Mrs. e. Y. Layton is enjoying a
visit from her sister. Mrs. c. J. Mapes
of Grand Junction. and also from her
brother. Ralph Spence. who has spent
the past Is months in the navy. They
arrived Saturday evening. Young
Spence is stationed on the transport
North Carolina, docked in New York
harbor. He has been over the pond"
six times and is home on a very brief
furlough.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
to Open Conference.

Bishop to Open Conference
The Methodist conference TO be held
in This city in the first week OF Sep
tember. will be opened on the even
ing OF September 3 with n lecture 10y
Bishop Thomas Nicholson on Spirit
ual Frrces Released by the War.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Reeelver sor lI-rioatior Co.

Reeeive~ sor ttrrioatior CO.
n. c. Getty. of Montrose- ms been
appointed receiver of the Hartman and
Marsh irrigation -and Land company
project 1ocsaed in the Paradox valley.
Colonization Of the project by foreign
ers appears to have been lacking as to
the performance cf the financial esd
of the same.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Mrs. Taylor Returns Home

On Saturday evening Mrs. w. C.
Taylor left for her home at Paonia,
having been visitor at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Taylor of Orchard
City. Mrs. Taylor says she has just
received word that her husband ar
rived safely over there"
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
VII, vov Help3

VIII YOU T0IPI
The mayor make an urgent appeal
to parents whose children have been
PLAYING In tins open ditch on Grand
avenue. sixth street and Howard street
to see that II is discontinued, The
children drop sticks, cans and other
debris into the ditches. which wash
down under the CROSSINGS, clogging the
ii.ct a. and flooding the streets.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26

Attention, Women,
Mrs W. II. Kistler. state chairman
of the Women's council of Defense.
will speak to the women of Delta
county at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday after
noon. JulyM. in the basement ot the
Public Library.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
te.ous social

Epworfh leapug Social
Next Monday evening on the church
lawn. the Epwerth League Of the M.
Il Church wifi give "A Make Believe
social. All young people are invited
to attend. Please Srng 1Oc in pennies
as they will be useo to help play the
game of the evening. The money re.
cessed will be used for some patriotic
cRusS.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
ssosp,tsl Man Home

1sospitai' Man Home
H. Niewohner of the Delta hospital
-wssnt down to Fruita Saturday even
nE and visited n few days wth Mrs.
1Ncwohner and her family there. rrt
turning tuesday morning. Nrs. Nj
'wrarncr will continue her stay -seven&i
DAYS louSer.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
ooetors' Fees Advancing.

Duetors' Fees Advancing.
The 'Afontrose physicians have an
uounrd raise in fees as foliuws;
Day visits (city) 50; Night visits
fcity) IS: Country visits same -as city
plus 81 per mile one way. Office visits
" and up obstetricks, $50; Cosntry
xane plus 81 per mile one way
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
|visitino at oreesey

Visiting At oreesey
Youthful travellers were Gertrude
assi Edith Stcarns. who left Saturday
morning for Greeley for "a ffew-weeks'
vish with relatives befose the open
ing ~ school. They were ctsaperoned
by Mass Marian Chapman. N popular
North htelta school teacher Miss
Chspfna& will visit her sasSer In
Denver.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
chiIdren's Play Fine.

The play entitled 'Iiberty's Torch
put on early Wednesday afternoon
by the juniors of our city under the
direction of Miss Hamilton, was well
patronized and all who attended were
delighted. 1t was thoroughly patriotic
as its name implies. Tickets were
sold at 1Oc each (plus war taxi and
over $40 was realized which is to be
used for the support of a Belgian or
French refugee child.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Mo.ored TO ouray.

Mr. and Mrs f. w. January and sun
motured 10 ouray Monday. where they
len thefr son in care of Mrs. q. s.
Hanson where he expects to try the
hot springs for ten days for the bsne-
III OF mis- health.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Marriage Licenses

WdTTIdgc CICGHScS
There were only two marriage Ii
censes issued this week from the coun-
ty clerks Office, as follows: Ralph E.
Boyd of Ouray and Miss Wilma Iris
Kennicott of Cory; Anton Maurer
and Mary J. Stewart, both of Salt Lake
City, Utah.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
@eb-kah LADY Here

Ht6uEWSU 0IHuJ Fe'e
Nsss. Msxd f. Twombley. state presi,
dent ~ the" "Rebeknh lodge has been
uslking an official vtsit TO the vari-
0us ;le,iges an the county. She went
10 MUvtrose yesterday snss1iing and
expects to return here for a .speeial
0e<ting Mosfsay evening.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Gunter renoninate-d.

Gunner Henonluated.
Al the Democratic state assembly
held in Denver Monday. Governor C an-
ter was renominated as the high can't
date Of the assembly for governor.
Tom lyman. the Post candidate ceceiv-
ed sufficient votes TO have his name
placed upon the ballot.
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
Farmers Attention

Farmers Mass Meeting is called for Tuesday evening
July 3Oth, MT O'Clock the Delta Opera House. pu
of organizing Farmers Union If you
sp getting money for produce this meeting
J. r. MOORE, Chairman.
L. B. RAICHART Secretary
The Delta independent., 1918-07-26
After Week Here

After Week Here
Mr and Mrs. Walter R. Loupe and
four fine children left Wednesday
evening for their home at Grand juno
ton, having spent the past week in
the city, where business brought Mr..
Loupe.