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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14
Naming Dobbin Kaiser
Gets Owner in Trouble

Oakland. Cal.-Naming his
} horse Kaiser" caused John Men
, donca of this city considerable
trouble. John was talking rath-
er loudly to the animal when he
, was overheard by his neighbor.
, Hans Peterson.
Hans got the idea that John
was referring TO him, loyal
American, as Kaiser" He
, pulled Mendonca off his wagon,
beat him and knocked him into
the gutter. The injured man had
his assailant arrested on a 1
|, charge of battery.
100000 CC-C c-Oo0f
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14
Willing to Give All,
but Sought No Bond

Franklin, pam old woman
entered a bank here and, pro- /,
'ducing q sum of money, said:
II don't want a Liberty bond.
hear my country needs the
money and i want to give it. It
is all ] have, but Uncle Sam shall
take it."
The matter was arranged to
her satisfaction, but she has a {
Liberty bond unknown to her.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14
~ baG for Portland Cement.

The year 1917 holds the record for
production Of Portland cement, total
Of approximately 93,554,0O0 barrels
having been manufactured, an excess
over the preceding record production,
that d 1913, of nearly 100000 bar
rels.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14
A Comforting Consideration.

n COHIfOttIHg OuII5IucI atIUIt'
aGasoline is likely to be even more
expensive. they say"
eyes. Every time my motor won't
run feel thrill Of satisfaction ut the
sSey ! en- ecQnomizing."
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14

can be held. The attorney general has
supported the ruling Of the election Of
fcials.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14
Blind knit Socks.

Albany, N. Y.-Blind workers of the
Albany Association Of the Blind have
turned in 81 pairs of socks to the Red
Cross for the boys abroad"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-14

French postal authorities are expert
menting with American automatic and
semiautomatic telephones
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
CRAWFORD MAN is coRED
TO DEATH BY ANGRY BULL

A. w. Recder. for nineteen years
a prominent resident of the Crawford
district. was gored to death Sunday
morning by a vicious bull in his cor
raj. The unfortunate gentleman
went out to feed bunch of calves
about nine o'clock, and when he did
not return his family thought he had
gone over to talk with some of the
leighbors and gave themselves no un.
siness about the matter.
$ time went on and he did not re-
N. search was instituted and his
,dy was found some time later in a
reek where the infuriated animal had
pitched it. Life had been extinct for
many hours and the body was horri.
bly, mutilated.
Mr.. Recder was &c years of age
and leaves to mourn his untimely end
his wife, two sons and two daugh-
ters. He was member OF the Bap-
tist church. Funeral services were
conducted at Crawford Tuesday after.
noon and interment was in Crawford
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
CONDUCT SYSTEMATIC CAM
PAiGN TO RAISE FUNDS

A committee consisting of Mayor
Hines. Mrs. B. o. Windle, Mrs. H. s.
Freyberg Mrs. ]. w. Maxwell, Mrs.
G. p. Hopson and Miss Wyvfl Crabill,
scurried around last week and secur-
ed a fund to furnish the departing
soldier boys Sunday morning with the
customary S. pocket piece. They had
a box at the Colonial theatre and re-
ceived several dollars in that way.
A. l.. Reynolds, the progressive mer-
chant at Eckert, obtained SIS for the
fund and altogether there was enough
for the bunch, besides making up a
deficiency that was sent to some few
boys who left without receiving this
token. 1t is needless to say that the
efforts OF all who contributed are ap-
preciated by the boys.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
FAREWELL PARTY IN HONOR
OF ARTHUR PINkNEY BLAGe

His mother and a host. of young
friends gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ. Brewer on Garnet
mesa one evening, recently in honor
OF Arthur Pinkney Blagg, who left
Saturday for military service.
The young man was detained by a
few friends until the crowd had as
sembied at the home, about nine
O'Clock when he was allowed to re-
turn and the surprise was a complete
one. The evening was very pleasant
iy spent in social conversation and
games. after which delicious refresh
ments were served the guests.
All present wished the young man
safe journey and the desire to see
MN back soon. On Saturday morn
ing he dearted for points in Oklahoma
and will report in a short time at one
OF the training camps.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
HAVE YOU ANY OF
THIS INFORMATION

At the request of the war depart
ment. the American Protective Lea.
que has undertaken to procure for
that department for immediate use
for intelligence purposes. photo
graphs. drawings and descriptions of
bridges. buildings. towns and locali-
ties now occupied by the German fore
es in France. Belgium and Luxem.
burg and likewise in that portion OF
Germany lying west OF the line run
ming north and south through Ham
burg
We are asking you to give this
prominent space in your papers so
that any OF our people who may have
any OF these photographs or drawings
may send them to our headquarters
and we will forward them to the war
department.
We will not guarantee yhaf the
photographs will be returned. because
they will undoubtedly be used for war
purposes.
DELTA COUNTY COUNCIL OF
DEFENSE. Delta. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
stoekham. suffer Los. From F,r..

On Monday evening Mt eight olock
fire was discovered in the barn belong.
ing to Harry Stockham. Garnet mesa,
which progressed so swiftly that all pos
sible to be done was to keep the flames
from spreading to the residence. The
hay barn and saddle room were totally
destroyed. and also coal house belong
Ing to Mr.. Paxton. a neighbor, with
hay. grain. corralls and other goods,
The fire alarm was telephoned In and
the fire boys turned out promptly, but
the flames had grown too rapidly To
save the property. The fire is thought
=" have been caused by short circuit
from broken light wire and several
hundred dollars damage was suffered
20 there was no insurance carried ON
the buildings consumed Mr.. and Mrs
Sfockham wish to express their graft.
'nde for the assistance rendered by
every one.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
c.a.redoe to Have LIaht..

From Cedaredge comes the report
that Roy T.. Steele will install an eiec-
tric light plant at Cedaredge immedi-
ately. Twenty-one stores have agreed
TO take the service and other parties
will likely install the new modern
innovation. The system Will be the
DeIcoLight and the plant will he ready
for operation within sixty days. BY
this method II is said that the plant Is
capable of having a continuous SER
vice, II desired; storage batteries oi
sufficient size are among the modern
ccnveniences offered by the system
several farmers have them In other
rarts of the country and their introduc'
tion in this vicinity will be welcomed.
s,~cess to the new modern town OF
Ccdaredge with electric lights.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
PRESIDENTS DESIRE WILL
BE CARRIED OUT JULY 4TH

President Wilson desires that every
community celebrate on the 4th in a
patriotic manner The Delta celebra-
uon viii have monster patriotic par.
ade and every thing will be along the
line to instill patriotism in the hearts
OF aH-old and young. There will be
enjoyment for all ages and classes.
Owing to the opening of the fishing
season during the past week the com.
mittee has not met. but as the majority
of the members who participated in
this event are home it is probable that
by next week further and perbans a
more definite announcement can be
made
Here is what the president has to
say about celebrating:
/ AS July 4, 1776. was the dawn M
democracy for this nation, let us ON
July 4. 1918, celebrate the birth of n
new and greater spirit of democracy.
by whose influence we hope and he
lieve what the signers of the Declara-
ton of Independence dreamed of for
themselves and their fellow country
men shall be fulfilled for all mankind.-
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Eckert and Delta Tie.

The initial game between Delta and
Eckert played on the Eckert grounds
Past unday afternoon and was spirit
ed game from the beginning until the
ninth inning when the score is report
ed to have stood six to six. The game
was interesting from the fact that 1t
was nip and tuck for errors on both
side. A startling feature of the game
was in the fifth inning when a
nearby canine jumped up a jack rabbit
in nearby field and brought him
across the diamond. This was well
coined as the batteries on both the
Delta and Eckert teams were feeling
the effect of the game and had de-
manded a rest just prior to the intro
dution OF the new feature In balldom.
A return game is to be played on the
Delta grounds Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Gu. Sen. Some "EIi.h.r

There was a lot of them hooking
the finnies up the Gunnison the first
of the week. and judging by the mess.
es sent down we think fishin' must
have been good. We are especially
indebted TO our friend Gus Schlapp
and his good wife for n fine dinner.
and believe us. IL tasted like more. II
any others of our fishy friends
hook more than the law allows them
to have in their possession. please
don't forget that the editor and his
family viii he glad to relieve the sit
uation and never squeak word. We
are so darned busy trying 10 tell every
one about everyone else's business
that we cant go fishin ourselves. so
here's hoping.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
NJ. n. CASTLE RETURNS FROM
TRiP-sEEs BELGIAN CHILDREN

n. II. Castle is home from an ex-
tended trip east. He has been gone
several months and reports that dur
ing his visit he saw many things of
interest.
He says that the most distressing
thing he saw was a large gathering
of 6s Belgian children who had been
brought to this country for care. Mr..
Castle saw with his own eyes what
many have been inlined to scout as a
hoax-the unspeakabIe crippling OF
Belgian children by the horrible hun.
Each girl has her right hand cut off
and each hoy has been criminally
marked for life.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Who Is Guilty7

Who Is Guilty?
Some young fellows it is reported
took number of plates from Rays
studio the first of the week and finally
left them up stairs in the Delta Nation
nj bank building. Three fellows, it
is claimed, were seen on the back
porch at the studio in the early. even
ing, according to neighbors. but moth
ing was thought of their presence.
Mr.. Ray did not discover that there
was anything missing until the next
day when he was informed that there
was number of plates in tank of
water up stairs in the bank building.
Upon checking up Mr.. Ray says that
he has not yet discovered any of them
that was taken. The work is probably
that of some curious young fellows.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
DELTA COUNTY SENDS ANOTHER
QUOTA OF SONS OF SOIL

Sunday morning witnessed one OF
the largest gatherings ever seen at
the local station. when the friends
and relatives gathered to say goodbye
and Godspeed to 80 Delta county lads
who were leaving for the training
camps.
The number was selected from all
over the county, and several hundred
of the friends were from other towns
over the county. The band furnished
its CHEEKY music and the Relief corps
with their ever ready patriotism, sup
piled lunches.
So many have gone before these
both as volunteers and under the sell
ective service, that to dilate at length
would seem superflous? We think
not. These lads. while in a general
way not so well known right here in
our city, are just as fine physically,
loyal and patriotic. as any who have
gone before. and SO we can only shrine
them in our hearts and pray that the
kind hand of Providence will shield
them from serious harm. The follow
ing is the list:
Boys who left Sunday, May 26tb.
John Bruton.
Sidney Ellington:
David Otis Filener
Harold Douglas Snider
Joseph Ray Webb.
Virgil Irwin.
George Van Engen.
Cecil John Stowell.
Chas. Albert Reigles.
Walter W. Wattenburger
Thomas F. McAllister.
A. Bee Converse
Floyd Wallace Davis.
Wallace Gordon Goodman.
Alton C. Allen
James Corbin Denny.
Edward Diston Sandifer.
William Allen Richards.
Chas. c. Frady.
Joe West.
Westley Edgar Shearer
Paul Trueman Williams
Alexander Clifford Dix
Anton Lackner
Raymond r. Angel.
John F. Reilly.
Roy William Rice. Gdnnison.
James S.fRoatcap. Glenwood Springs
Besides these boys were several
young men who volunteered their SER
vices to Uncle Sam and whose names
we were unable to learn.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
DEATH OF MR. HeLLAR

Jacob C. Hellar was born at Mount
Morriss. Ogel county. Illinois. April 8.
1S49, passed from this life Saturday
evening May 25th. 1918. at the age of
60 years. He settled in Oklahoma "a
years ago, leaving there on account of
i'll health and coming 10 the state of
Colorado seven years ago. where he
has since resided In 1882 he was mar
ried to Miss Mary Faltz of Sunny
Slope, Kansas. and leaves behind him
to mourn his death. besides his de-
voted wife. two brothers and two sis
tiers; A. F. Hellar and A L. Hellar.
both OF Wichita. Kansas; Mrs. J. T.
Mullen of Des Moines. Iowa; and Mrs
Ella johnson of Spokane. Washington.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
SAFE OF LOCAL MERCHANT
ROBBED OF VALUABLE PAPERS

On Saturday night someone having
pass key entered the mercantile
establishment of R. F. Williams, op-
ened the safe and extracted number
OF papers, including notes, deeds,
time certificates of deposit and certi-
fled checks
Mr Williams is thoroughly con-
vinced that he knows who the guilty
parties are, but states that if they
VIII return the papers no questions
Will be asked. They were the proper
ty Of Mrs. Williams and her little
granddaughter.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
DECORATION DAY is OBSERVED
WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES

Despite the fact that no formal an.
nouncement of a memorial dav nro.
gram was made, goodly number of
people gathered together yesterday
morning to renew memory of those
heroes OF 81. and judging by the num-
Der in evidence. 1t would seem that
the present bellicose condition of the
world has at least done one thing
revived the latent spirit of patriotism
which for several years has grown so
noticeable and so deplorable.
The line of march was from the Odd
Fellows hall down Main street to
Fifth. thence across Fifth to Meeker
thence on Meeker street north To
r'ourth, where the automobiles waited
for the beloved veterans and others
who were unable to walk to the
cemetery. The boy scouts with
magnificent specimen of Old Glory.
headed the procession and the frar.
ment of the civil war veterans God
bless themD came next thew too
proudly bearing the stars and stripes
The band played patriotic airs and
these faces on which time and main
--'>- ''oi ~ Aia Q itii their uidTkS. nSNte1
anew as they lived over again the
days of '61
Following these We're loyal women
OF the Relief corps and then numbers
of citizens.
AT the cemetery the ritualistic cere
mony in charge of Mrs. S. NJ. Wright
was used and Captain Bragg made a
splendid address. After the close of
this program the company gathered
AT the bridge across the Gunnison
where flowers were strewn on the wa.
tiers in loving memory of the sailors
who have given their lives for their
country They then repaired to the
Presbyterian church where the Relief
corps served their usual good
dinner.
AT 300 p. M. the afternoon program
was rendered at the Presbyterian
church. as follows
Song No. 1894
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
WoMAN's CLUB CLOSES MOST
SUCCESSFUL YEAR WEDNESDAY

The final meeting OF the Delta
woman's club was held Wednesday
afternoon and a resume Of the years
work proved very satisfactory.
Besides the social service work and
various small donations, the club this
year purchased two $50 liberty bonds,
s15 worth OF books for the library
and paid $25 into the scholarship fund.
The year closed with over so paid
up memberships.
Election was also held and the fol
lowing ladies will serve for the com
tuC ypar.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
To Oklahoma to Join coIors.

Departing Saturday was Arthur p.
Blagg, son of Mrs. T. NJ Poage. of
Garnet Mesa, bound for Oklahoma.
where he will enter the service of
his country. The young man had
spent some time here and was popu-
lar with the young set. all of whom
will regret his departure. but at the
same time admire his spirit He re-
gretted that he could not so with the
Delta boys Sunday. Miss Wanda
Roberts accompanied him to Mont
rose.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Auto Runs Over Boy.

As Mr. and Mrs. Adam Seager were
driving to Delta In their auto from
Hotchkiss last Sunday morning. boy
named Truesdale was also driving n
motorcycle on the same road. On the
grade Just above Austin the lad slip
ped and fell across the road In front
of the car. and although Mr.. Seagcr
set the brakes. he was too cisoe to
avoid striking him. The boy was con-
siderably bruised. but is not thought
to he seriously injured Mr.. and Mrs.
Seager deeply deplore the accident.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Or. Macarthur Leaves.

Dr. A. w. Macarthur, who has had
lucrative practice in this city for
the past three years. has decided to
return TO Kansas City and to that
end has disposed of his practice here.
He will leave today or tomorrow for
the Missouri city. His successor is
DR.. Schmidt from Leadville. who will
arrive soon. The departing gentle
man numbers his friends by those he
meets. and he has hundreds OF these
who will sincerely regret his leaving.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
DECLARES AMERICA SECOND
NAVAL POWER IN WORLD

Chicago. H.. May 3o.-ln a spirited
memorial day address at Evanston
today. Senator Lewis declared that
america has million men ON foreign
soil and has become the second naval
power of the world. He also stated
that by December 1. the American
army in Europe will equal the Eng.
lish In size. II transportation facili-
ties are available.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Pres, Report Gives New. Quickly.

Our Yessages Friday contained the
announcement OF the death OF Eugene
Wuhben. son OF Mr. and Mrs. John
Wuhben. formerly of Paonia, a young
lieutenant. who was killed In an aero
f'rne arcident in France last week.
The voung man was we'll known in this
county. having been formerly employed
hv Nv. Emery OF Paonia. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wubhen have recently given their son
Horace. to the service Of the country.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
oeIta county Bow p...e. Exam,

At Camp Funston a few days ago
5000 soldiers took the examination
for engineers and auto repair men
or this number Sc passed, and one of
the number was Gus Bullstrom, a
brother OF Mrs. Frank Lemaster OF
Read. In "A letter to his sister. Gus
stated that he would probably leave at
once for France and he is doubtless on
his way before this time.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Thanks People.

Mr.. Brist of the Denver weather
bureau office. desires to express his
appreciation of the uniform courtesy
OF the fruit growers of the valley and
the people OF Delta during his stay
here. The action of the Business
Mems association and the Council of
Defense in furnishing office quarters
for representative of the bureau is
very commendable and the telephone
companies deserve credit for their CO.
operation in distributing the forecasts
and information to their subscribers.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Mrs. Cieland Visits.

Quite Unexpectedly. Mrs w. Scott
Cleland and little daughter Phyllis
arrived Tuesday evening from Denver
and will be in the city two or three
weeks. Mrs. Cleland has been with
the doctor at San Antonio. Texas.
where the latter was in training. he
leaving for Camp Merritt. w. Va. on
ceived from him. stated that he ex-
pected to. start across the pond
sometime next week.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
All Home-M ade.

At Bruton's shop on the north end
of Main street is found most hand.
some and elaborate line of hides that
he has personally made up into robes
and rugs. Some of bear. bob cats, COM
mon horse and COW hides that fully
demonstrate this gentleman's ability
to handle and work up most any kind
of hide into finished product He
advises us that he has ordered mach
inc for making fur coats and will soon
branch out into this line.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Party for John Quincy Adams.

F@y Tut IONH NUIHCy Auan1s.
In celebration of his attaining the
age of seven years on Decoration day.
John Quincy Adams invited a dozen
boy friends to help him have a good
time from till o'clock. They play
ed all kinds of jolly boys games and
finished with a delightful lunch.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Attends convocation.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Chase, accom-
panied by Mrs. Robert Rockwell and
Mrs. Nelson of Paonia, motored to
Grand Junction Saturday morning. at
tending the Episcopal convocation.
The party returned Sunday evening.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Home From Denver.

Arrivals from Denver Tuesday even
ing were Mesdames f. l.. and l.. A.
Hick. The former lady has spent
the winter in the capitol city and the
latter was called there by the death
of DIR. Hicks brother. NJ w. Hick.
ten days since. The elder Mrs. Hick
will occ"nv cre OF the Zaninetti flats
and will be glad to greet her old
friends again.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
SERVICES AT ST. LUkE's
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Rev. Hugh d. Wilson, the newly ap-
pointed minister Of st. Luke's Epis-
copal church will hold his first ser
vice Sunday, June 22nd. at eleven
O'Clock The service will be that of
holy communion. with sermon. Mr..
Wilson will be happy to meet the
members of the parish at this service.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Delta Lads Leave Wednesday.

Two Of Delta's best young men re-
sponded to their country's call, when
on Wednesday afternoon Frederick
Hooper and Marvin Odem left for Den
Yer. Fred has enlisted in the navy and
Marvin will try the hospital corps. The
young men take with them the best
wishes Of hosts of friends who will
await their safe return home
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
A Pleasant Event.

The alumni Of the Eckert high
school this week held their annual
banquet in the basement OF the high
school building. with about thirty
present. One or more representatives
Of the graduates of each class were
in attendance. and delightful even
ing is reported
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
School to Open Early.

AT recent meeting of the school
board II was decided to open the fall
term of school on August 26th. This
is considered the best plan to pursue
In view OF the fact that In all proba-
bility the larger pupils will have to
spend several weeks harvesting the
crops. and the time before the harvest
begins can be spent profitably in
school.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Wreck in Royal GORGE.

wreck IN Royal Gorge.
heavy freight wreck in the Roy
al gorge caused the annullment OF
the afternoon passenger through this
city Sunday. and consequently traf.
fic was light. II is said to have been
one OF the worst wrecks in along
time. II cars of ore being dumped
and the tracks torn up for several
hundred yards.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Delta Lad Home.

Delta Lad Home.
welcomed arrival Wednesday
morning OF this week was Edwin
Chase. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Her.
bert Chase OF this city. Edwin comes
home TO spend his vaation from the
Montezuma school at Los Gatos.' in
the Santa Cruz mountains of Califor-
MIA
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Home On FurIouah.

Home On Furiouah-
Last Sunday Willard Isensee. of the
good ship Mississippi. arrived home to
spend his furlough with home folks
Willard says the life aboard ship
agrees well with him and he likes it
very much.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Corn Meal Now Same Price,

Through the efforts of County Food
Administrator Stephan. the merchants
are now selling corn meal at the same
price as wheat flour. Heretofore corn
meal had been selling at retail at a
much higher figure. Many other items
to the consumer are under considera-
tion for striking lower plane
The Delta independent., 1918-05-31
Came In From Idaho.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Artibee are en-
tertaining Mrs. Artibee's mother. Mrs.
George o. States. and sister Mrs. G.
W. States and little daughter, Bar
bara. who arrived Monday morning
from Preston Idaho. Mrs. States and
Barbara will return in about two weeks
while the elderly lady. who has been
visiting for some time in Idaho. will
make, her home with the Artibees'.