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The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
MEETINGS LOOKING TO SALE
OF WAR SAVING STAMPS

Next week at various places on Ash
and California mesas. and at Olathe,
meetings will be held to talk over
plans for the War Savings stamp cam
paign which starts June 2sth. 1nstru-
mental and vocal music, readings, and
addresses explaining the plan of the
campaign. will form the programs all
Of which will start at $3.50 o'clock. No
subscriptions will be taken at this
time. The following dates have been
arranged:
: Fairview schoolhouse. June 10.
Stone schoolhouse. June 25.
Pea Green schoolhouse June Is
Highland schoolhouse. June 26.-
Ash mesa.
Union religious meeting, June 2a. at
Olathe.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
coRWlN c. BORDER WRITES
FROM ARMY CAMP AT FRISCO

Corwin c. Border a son of Mrs. Al
ice Border, of this city, who volunteer
ed several months ago to the service
of his country, is now with the recruit
battalion. 63rd infantry, at San Fran
cisco, California, and has written The
following interesting letter ito his
mother:
Dear Mother and ALL will write
you few lines to let you know that
am well with the exception of a
light cold. We were brought over
here yesterday on the boat The pre-
sidio is located in the northeast part
Of San Francisco near the Golden Gate
park. We will be in quarantine here
for about ten days. After that we
will be allowed more privileges.
The life of a soldier is very fascin-
ating after you get accustomed to it.
OF course all of us rockies have lot
to learn yet, but there is one thing
about it: They teach you how to take
care of yourself in every way, and
they see that you are cleanly above all
things. And you are taught to be
gentlemahly and courteous. When
you become a soldier you have ac-
quired an education and polish that
you cannot gain in any other way
In fact, they make better man cut
of you.
We were at Fort Mcdowell just a
week. and say, it was the windiest
place ! ever saw. The wind never
let up while we were there We were
in tents over there, but here we sleep
in the barracks. Have good sleeping
quarters. We have to shave every
morning, brush our teeth twice a day,
polish our shoes twice a day and keep
all the rest of our equipment just as
clean. If a man doesn't feel well. all
he has to do is to report on the sick
list at 7:2e in the morning
your loving son and brother
Well I will close, hoping to hear
your loving son and rother
CORWIN c. BORDER.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
DELTA cHAyTAUQUA COMING
WEEK OF JULY 18th THIS YEAR

Getting better every year, Splen-
did program of national celebrities.
President Wilson says:
The work that the chautauqua is
doing has not lost importance be-
cause of the war, but rather has
gained new opportunities for service.
Let me express the hope that you will
let no Encouragement weaken your
activities and that the people will not
fail in the support of patriotic insti-
tuition that may be said to be an IN
tegral part of the national defense" {"
Season tickets $2.50-this is but
eighteen cents for each entertainment
Children's season tickets s1.25. Get
tickets of any one of 100 guarantors
at Delta.
Programs can be had at Corbin's
office.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
WILL WAGE CAMPAIGN
AGAINST vENEREAL DISEASES

On next Tuesday at the Methodist
church two meetings will be neld in
the interest of the eradication of ven
ereal diseases which have become
prevalent among recruits for the army.
The matter has been brought to the
attention of the government and this
nationwide campaign is being conduct
ed under its direction.
DIR. S. B. McKelvey, director in
charge of the work in Colorado, and
DR., Earl Kennedy, secretary of the
State Board of Health, will address
the meetings.
In the afternoon meeting will be
held for women and girls above the
age of l6 years, and in the evening
for men and boys above the age of
16 years
II is hoped that the result of these
meetings will bring about legislation
to stamp out this great evil which is
said in many cases to be worse than
smallpox or even leprosy.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
INTERESTING NOTES FROM
THE w. r. c. GAUZE ROOM

The w. R. C. Auxiliary sent a box
of surgical dressings on Wednesday.
May the 18th. consisting of 100 SN12
cotton pads.
Contribution for this week was $500
from Mrs. Frank Cole. and Mrs. ]. l..
Allen s1.00.
We appreciate as never before. the
work our ladies are doing in the surgi-
cal dressings room during this warm
weather. Knitting and sewing can be
taken to their homes but surgical
dressings must be made at the gauze
room and 1t is not always convenient,
but everyone who is doing their bit in
this work is making some poor fellow
more comfortable be he wounded or
well.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
MR.. O. M. kEMsLE SUFFERS
SEVERE INJURY FROM FALL

AS the result of a fall from high
stool, at the Osborne-Williamson Drug
store two weeks ago last Sunday, O..
NJ. Kemble member of the firm, has
suffered serious injury to his left
ear which has rendered him 'lrt.r "
deaf. He has endured a great deal of
pain and believes and abscess has
formed.
Mr.. Kemble and his wife and baby
left Wednesday afternoon for Glen
wood Springs. in the hope that rest
baths and special treatment would
restore him to his former good health
and his friends will welcome this con-
dition.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
NEW REGULATION PROVIDES
FEMALE ENEMY REGISTER

A new draft regulation has just been
announced stating in a general way
that every female enemy alien who
has attained the age of IA years must
register according to form provided
by the government.
Registration blanks have been plac-
ed with the postmaster and all female
enemy aliens must register there dur
ing the week from June 18th to 26th.
both inclusive.
The usual penalty for violation of
Nhis regulation will apply in this case.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
To Consult Nerve speeI.Iist.

Fred Fogg. n young man from Ce-
daredge. and well known In this city.
left yesterday for Denver, in company
with his father. n. A. Fogg to consult
a specialist regarding a peculiar nerve
affection which has attacked the
young man. Fred is a strong looking.
athletic lad and some time ago Joined
the navy. At Norfork. Virginia, he
was taken III and received his dis
charge. coming home several weeks
ago.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

provides is War
Of
cludng children
Tho invested Stamps a gift.
with AZ compound interest because of serious financial
fore January 1928 do by giving ten days notice to
Money Order which
for the Stamps with interest date Of The Stamps
c. they against loss they backed all the property
fall
they pyins
offered
definite
Of The
to
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in
neghbors Americans
OF of United
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Making City Beautiful.

Fifteen or twenty concrete ash pits
have been contracted for recently and
number have been finished. The
city commissioners are anxious that
every property owner get in line and
have ash pits constructed. This helps
to keep the alleys clean and the city
in sanitary condition; it helps to
prevent fire loss. and is one of the
city ordinances.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Big Eat. a. Read School.

Tomorrow evening, June 10, the
Farmers Union will give big ice
cream social at the Read school
the entire receipts to go to the Red
Cross. We extend special invita-
ton to every soldier who is called in
this months draft. to come with his
lady and eat free ice cream. Every
body is welcome. Come and help a
good cause. and at the same time en-
joy yourselves.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
ALFRED 3. g eRy OBTAINS
LEAVE ~ N. c. A. WORK.

The amor nent by Rev. Alfred
B. Parry of First Baptist church
that he had decided that his duty
called him to a larger field and that
he had offered his services and been
accepted for Y. NJ. C. A. work in
France, came somewhat as a surpriee
Ito his many friends who had not
known of his intentions.
Mr. Parry has been the pastor of the
First Baptist church Of Delta for thee
and a half years, and he stated that
his greatest regret aside from leaving
his family. was the separation from
the church where through all this tiri e
he had labored without the slightest
discord.
Asked what kind of work he had IN
mind, Mr.. Parry said with that cher.
acteristic smile OF his: 81 signed I'D
to do whatever they asked me to do y
On Wednesday evening a large
gathering, including not only members
Of his own church and congregation.
but OF other churches OF the city, as.
sembled at the Baptist church to do
honor to this man who has offered his
p services and his life, II necessary, 10
his country's service. Mr.. Parry made
q brief and impressive address, stat.
ing his reasons for Withdrawing at
this time. stating that he believed
there was a greater field for his labcrs
across the seas.
He then held a short Baptismal T.
vice for two young girls. Esther
Fjseth and Miss Gallant being receiv-
ed into fellowship.
During the minister's absence from
the room. DIR. Stockham. the moderator
read Rev. Parry's resignation and put
the matter before the church. DR..
Grove moved that the resignation be
not accepted but that Rev. Parry be
granted an indeterminate leave Of
absence. terminating when his labors
across the sea are completed This
motion was passed by unanimous vote,
Rev. ]. II. Cramps. of the Presby-
terian church. and Rev. Geo. F. Klein.
Of the Methodist church. made inter
esting five minute addresses ccngralu-
Iating the pastor on his choice ald
paying the highest tribute to him a. a
man. a neighbor and Christian.
The quartette composed of Joseph
Ingram Mrs. Grove. Miss Adams and
welland letters sang God is Low"
and Mr.. Jeffers gave a solo. Thou
Art My King" both of which were well
received.
The Ash mesa church. where Rev.
Parry has conducted services each
Sunday afternoon for year ana a half
sent Rev Parry = handsome icuntain
pen. donated the ladies' aid. while
the Delta church Calender club pre-
sented beautiful military WRIST
Watch. The Ash mesa people also
sent s55 in gold and the Delta church
gave sl05.
Rev. Parry will leave today 'cr New
York and will doubtless be on his way
ere long followed. we know. oy the
prayers OF his many friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Pupils On a Strike.

War news in San Diego is being
run on the second page this week,
superceded by a strike of the 1000
following the discharge of seven in
structors. The next day seven of the
1900 had returned. but the remainder
staunchly stood out demanding the re-
turn of their tutors
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Rev. Fairbanks in montrose.

Rev, A. ID. Fairbanks came down
from Montrose Monday evening on a
short trip. He has contract for
painting the Montrose hospital and ex'
poets TO begin work this week. Though
over eighty years OF age. he -9ys his
days OF usefulness are not over and
he will no doubt prove it with this
piece of work.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Montrose Lad Dies at Cody.
Montrose was shocked last Saturday

"ohtiose Nas shockeu ihst Saturuhs
to learn that Frances Atlee Graves
had passed away suddenly at Camp
Cody, N. NJ. The young man left
Montrose a couple Of weeks prior and
his friends had no intimation that he
was i'll. In fact a letter was received
from him the same day the telegram
announcing his death, came. Frances
was bright lad and personal friend
Of this writer and we learn of his
untimely end with no small degree of
sorrow.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Still They Go.

stu They Go.
Two of our youngest and brightest
youths left the city Wednesday after
noon in the persons of Ted Wilcox,
youngest son of Mrs. T. H. Gale and
Verne Olson. of California mesa They
expect to join Uncle Sans navy and
we take this opportunity to wish them
Godspeed and a safe return
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
IRA eoWERMAN LOSES HOUSE
AND ALL CONTENTS BY FIRE

On last Thursday night the house
occupied by Ira Bowerman near the
Winton mine. took fire and before
help could be obtained. was in ruins.
The contents also were destroyed and
his loss is about $500.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Returns to Camp.
Wednesday found A. B. Young on
his way to Camp Kearney, having Wis.
tied fortnight with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Young, at Cory. The
young man sa member of Co c., 1,5
Signal Corps.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Return to Hotehki.s.

Mrs. Agnes Smith returned to her
home at Hotchkiss Tuesday after a
business visit occupying the past two
weeks. She was accompanied by little
Hilda Hotchkiss. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Leon Hotchkiss. who had visited
with the A. ). Hotchkiss family.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Back to Texas.
After a most delightful visit with
the cousin of the two ladies, Mrs. C.
H. Campbell, of California mesa, Mrs.
G. Curry and three children and Miss
Florence Reno departed yesterday
morning for their home in Amarillo,
Texas.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Navy Boy Makes Short Visit.

Royce Castle, who is in Uncle Sans
navy, was transferred to the P: cific
coast this week. He arrived in Delta
Sunday afternoon and stopped off for
few hours for visit with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. n. H. Castle and
family. They drove to Grand Juno
tion in an auto late that evening, in
time to reach the 1:3O train for the
the coast
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Coop. Bonds o. x.

Co-Op. bohdS o. X
Stearps Bros. Co. executed very
nice piece of work in the Delta Co.
Operative Telephone bonds. A letter
received from the secretary says:
Bonds must be o. X. They sell easy
enough. anyhow Have told several
you printed them and they seemed
surprised you could do such work. +"
Send em round. Stone and we'll show
them around the shop.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Reporter Called Home.

Reporter Called Home.
Miss Mary Stout. for the par. year
a courteous and efficient asst tart in
the Independent office. was comL elled
to abandon her duties temporarily this
week. owing to the illness of her moth
err She left at once for Cedaredre.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Ship Dried Fruits to soldiers.

The Red Cross chapter will r.ake a
shipment of dried fruits to the sol
diers within the next few DE- s. All
persons wishing to donate. anv OF this
class OF goods will please bring it to
the Red Cross rooms at once. 1t will
be grcatfully received by our defend
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Miss Turner Entertains.

Miss Dorothy Turner entertained a
number of young ladies at dinner
party Friday noon at her home. in
honor of Miss Faith Kiddoo. Miss
Gladys Boyden. Martha and Jessie
billiard. Lois Brewer. Azalea Penti-
cuff. Miss Turner and Miss Kiddoo
were seated at the table Following
the delectable spread the afternoon
was spent in social way. knitting
and visiting.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Ten Pound Girl at EnsIey's.

Teh Pouhd GIT Al En6Ieyt.
On May 30, a fine ten-pound d,ught-
er was born to Mr. and Mrs. l. A.
Ensley Of Austin. Mrs. Ensley who
will be remembered as Mrs. Davis of
this city. has many friends who will
extend congratulations.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Their Daughter is Home.

Their Daughter is Home.
Mr. and Mrs E. s. Corbin (and
Piggy are happy this week over the
return of Miss Leila from a year at
Greeley where she finished the course
at the teachers college She came
Wednesday evening.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Nephew Of Local Resident Killed.
Arthur S. Cook. a nephew Of l.. A.
Cook Of this city. was killed on May
27t-. In the big german drive. He
lad been in France about two months.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
paoni. chautauqua Closes.

Paonia Chautauqua Closes.
The Paonia Chautauqua closed very
auspiciously last week. At the begin
ming the attendance was not very good
but the program was interesting and
commanded very good attendance
during most Of the week
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Guest From Wisconsin for Sumner.
An arrival from Houlton, Wisconsin
was Mrs c. NJ Lfndberg. on Tuesday
afternoon. The lady will visit the sum-
mer with her son Warren, and with
her friends. Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Adams.
Her little son accompanied her.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
They Go to SaIida.

Morning passengers yesterday were
Mrs. Chas. Koehler and daughter,
Hertense, headed for Salida. They an
nounced their intention of remaining
a couple of weeks. while the male por-
tion of the house will cook its own
meals and make its own beds.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Miss Bear is Home.
After a pleasant school year at Bish-
op. California, Miss Ethel Bear re-
turned home Tuesday for a ST.. .mer's
vacation with her mother and father.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Kelso.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
WAR NOTICE
PREsIDENT THE UNITED STATES aPRooI4AMs FRIDAY.
JUNE ss lsls
NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS DAY
GOVERNORS AND MAYORS MAKE SIMILAR PRocLAMA

GOVERNORS AND MAYORS MAKE SIMILAR PRocLAMAT1oNs
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
Of State
Department have called the and
their
In communities and the smaller cities will
be held in school other dgnated
officials will
PROCEEDINGS and
the The
SCRIBE with their will reported
(which Uned ssaes
intended subscriptions will signed for
The pres Of each War savns Stamp depends the month
In
/, Government
which
early
who buys earlier oensd hi
. II should
illustration following table:
SAVINGS STAMPS
DURING JUNE JULY AND AUGUST, le1s
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
Drives Car to salt Lake.

Drives Car to salt Lake.
Roy Greenwood left on an overland
trip to Salt Lake City Wednesday af-
ternoon, driving Carrel L. Jones' car
through for him. He expects to re-
turn on the cushions the first of the
week
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Young Ladies to Convention.
Miss Thyra Frost and Miss Lillian
Odom returned Wednesday evening
from a trip to Boulder, where they
went as delegates t. the State Ep-
worth League convention.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14

Home From Denver Trip.
G. A. Connell and ]. T. Craw ey re-
turned Monday from a business trip to
Denver, Fort Collins and other East
ern slope points.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-14
'own From Hotchkiss.

Down From Hotchkiss.
Yesterday morning Mr.. and Mrs.
George M. Park came down from
Hotchkiss, for visit with the fami-
lies of c. j. and Carey Adams and
r. A. King.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-05
AGED INDIAN DIED
FROM BLOOD POISON
BARBED WIRE CUT ON HAND
FATAL TO CORNELIUS MATS
SQUINE AT AHSAHKA

Cornelius Natsquine, the old Indial
we'll known to nearly everyone in thi
community, died last Saturday from
blood poisoning. Two or three week.
ago the old man cut one of his hand:
on barbed wire but neglected to give
the wound attention in time to prevent
the immediate cause of his death.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at Ahsahka, the services being con-
Quoted by Revs. Hays and Parsons of
Kamiah, and the body was laid to rest
in the cemetery at Ahsahka. A large
number of his tribesmen were in attend
ance at the funeral, friends from Lapwai,
Kamiah and many in this vicinity being
present to pay their last respects.
No one knows how old the deceased
was, but he was over 80 years of age,
some claiming he was 90. Natsquine did
not take part in the Indian uprising in
1877, and was always recognized as one
of the friendly Nez Perez Indians. He
was a member of the Presbyterian
church, and was looked upon as a Chris
tian gentleman by his peop1e-Orofino
Tribune
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-05
SELL CATTLE BECAUSE
OF SHORTAGE OF HAY

BOISE-A communication received
Friday from Dean E. ]. Iddings of the
University of Idaho to H. w. Hoch-
baum, state county agent leader, requests
circulation among southern Idaho coun-
ty agents and farm bureau members the
fact that many cattle and sheep men of
northern Idaho and western Montana
are looking for a market for their live
stock in this portion of Idaho. Lack of
rain in the sections mentioned has de-
stroyed the ranges and livestock is suf-
fering for want of summer feed. In
addition, the drouth has so reduced the
forage crop that farmers have been I'M
able to harvest sufficient hay to meet
next winters requirements. The letter
was accompanied by list of men who
are anxious to dispose of their stock be-
fore fall This section of Idaho, with
its bumper hay crop, is looked upon
as being among the districts best able
to winter the surplus livestock from the
drouth- stricken areas
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-05
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received a
the office of the city clerk up till hv
o'clock p. M, on the 9TH day of August
1918 for Improvements by excavating
paving and curbing portion of "B'
street, from the west line of Van Burer
street to the east line of Adams street
in accordance with Ordinance 40, and
476 of the City of Moscow, Idaho, that
the pavement will be of either asphalt
brick, bitumass, Spokane bituminous, BIZ
tumen on concrete base, or any other
standard pavement, which may be adopt
ed by the mayor and council.
Excavation for paving, about 800 cubic
yards
CURLING, about 800 linear feet.
Header blocks, about so linear feet.
Paving surface, about $50 square yards.
That the plans and specifications are
now on file in the office of the clerk of
the City of Moscow, Idaho. All bids
must be in duplicate sealed and delivered,
one to the mayor and one to the clerk
of the City of Moscow, and shall conform
to the instructions to bidders.
A certified check or certificate of de-
post from some responsible bank, pay
able to the city treasurer of Moscow, for
ten per cent of the bid must accompany
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-08-05

Mrs. King of Troy is in Moscow O.
business.
ROLAND Phelps of Rosetta is visitin,
friends in Moscow for few days.
Bovill, Idaho, are shopping i'll Moscow
today
Miss Vawter of North Bend Neb,
has accepted position at williamson
department store.
Mrs L. F. Hare and children of
Billings, Mont, are visiting at the home
of Mrs. O. W.. Beardsley.
Mrs Schwartz has moved into her
new home which she recently purchased
on North Washington street.
Mr. David Hare left Saturday for his
new charge at Davenport, Wash. Mrs.
Hare and the children will remain in
Moscow until Tuesday.
Bert Gamble dropped into The Star
Mirror office to announce that he had
come to town to bid good bye to his
brother, Gustavus Andrew Gamble, who
is farming 500 acres near Genesee and
his team from his combine
and left 800 acres of grain uncut to go
With the soldiers who left Moscow today.
Bert also announces that he has volun-
eered in the heavy artillery and will
cave about September for Fort Logan
Colorado.