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The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
GORDON WISONER WRITES
FROM FUNSTON RIFLE RANGE

May 20, 1918.
Rifle Range No. l. Camp Funston.
Dear Mother and Dad:
Well, have let another day slip by
without writing you. but We are get
|ting up so early of a morning that all
the time / had off yesterday l took in
bunk fatigue" or sleeping. 1 have
two letters of yours now in hand to
answer and a brick of cheese to thank
Dad for, received it yeste,day.
think / will cut it up just before din
ner and let the boys sample it along
with their noon meal.
Today is my day off. Everyone on
the range has a day off every second,
third or fourth day, so that way the
boys are able to stand this every day
shift from daylight until dark There
is no such thing as holidays for us
any more Sundays are just the same
as any other day now.
All the new men that came into
camp this spring are being put
through the drill fast and have
already completed the drill required
Of this camp and have moved to the
eastern coast. You ought to see the
uuUCn Vi DleI out hCiC touas. ASAS
are somewhere between 5000 and TO-
900 of them. The most of them just
came in last month in the draft and
they are sure getting them through
in hurry. 1t is marvellous the speed
in which they are making these fel-
lows into soldiers. We have about
5000 men shooting short range
course over this range that have been
here little over two weeks. They
must have their course completed by
tonight in order to he equipped and
ready to move toward the big pond"
in about four days. l think the Sam
mics will be living on milk from the
Kaisers goat in a short time.
We are having some wind these
days. enough to make it very dis
agreeable and dusty. This Kansas
country is sure great place to keep
fellow washing his face three times
a day regular. This is a great place
to learn concentration of the mind.
The firing is continual from daylight
until dark.
Well will close for today. hoping
this finds Won both we'll. This leaves
me all O. X. AS ever your loving son.
GORDON.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
NO NORTH DELTA ITEMS THIS
WEEk-TOo BUSY ON RED CROSS

Mrs. Lewis, our live correspondent
from North Delta. came into the In
dependent office yesterday and said
that it would be impossible to have
North Delta items in the paper this
week3or the reason that she has been
going early and late this week on the
soliciting committee for the Red Cross
drive She promises that hereafter
this will not occur, and under these
most commendable circumstances we
hope that our readers will overlook
the matter this time
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
DELTA COUNTY REPORT ON
RED CROSS SHIPMENT

On May 18th. the Delta county chap
ter OF the Red Cross shipped the fol
lowing:
Cedaredge-12 pair sox. S sweaters,
2 pajamas. sc pair OF bed sox. 6 hos
pital shirts. wash cloths.
Sand Greek School Afghan
Rogers mesa-17 pair soX i pair
wristlets. 10 pair pajamas. II bandag-
ed foo; sox.
Eckert-2e bed shirts. 10 sweaters,
! pair wristlets. Is pair sox. old linen
Austin-9 pair sox. sweaters. ]
bed spread, pair pajamas.
Delta-41 pair sox, 21 sweaters. /
pair wristlets. s pair pajamas. 25 bed
sox. 65 bed shirts. G bandaged foot
sox. convalescent robe.
Read pair sox. sweater. pa
jamas.
Garnet mesa-6 suits pajamas. s
bed sox.
Delta schools-20 girls dresses. Is
petticoats. &c packages gun wipes. 2
afghans. ... ...--. 80
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
SECOND RED CROSS WAR FUND
DRIVE OPENS THIS WEEK

On Tuesday evening there was
good turnout to hear Sergeant Strick-
land. and Rev. Philip Easley. who lee
tured in the opera house on the need
Of the hour.
Rev. Easley is doing Red Cross work
located at Grand Junction. under the
Episcopal church. while Sergeant
Strickland was for some months with
the Canadian forces on the west front.
He has tasted the dregs OF war and
brought n message full Of truth to his
audience. He is now invalided home
and will probably be unable to return
TO the trenches.
At this meeting the second drive
for Red Cross funds was begun ana
s24OO was raised within few minutes,
Committees are making Systematic
canvas Of the town and we are sure
that as usual Delta will ''go twice over
the top" The county Is appraised at
$4,000.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
w. HAD A McADoo
pAss-oooD NEWIS, HOWEVER

In the mail the other day this office
received letter from the Denver and
Rio Grande. Letters from this good
old company in the olden days usually
carried an annual pasteboard. And
this is about the time OF the year that
we we're accustomed to finding an
epistle in our mail box. However. up
.-on investigation we discovered that
our good friend, Miss Hazelle Guyer,
former Delta stenographer. was not
receiving her copy Of the Independent
and requested a change in the address.
Miss Guyer is "railroadin" 1t seems
and has a position in the accounting
department OF the Rio Grande Den
yer office, being one OF the able as
sistants to F. NJ. Dewess. auditor OF
freight receipts. Here is what she
says:
Dear Mr.. Stearns: Will you kindly
have my paper changed from 2514
Forest street to 61S Equitable building,
Denver. So many copies get lost. as
] am living down town again. and II
they are mailed here at the office
there will be something to look for
ward to Saturday mornings. ] am
stenographer in the A. F. RS office.
Like railroading fine. Kindest regards.
HAZELLE GUYER.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THOSE
IN JUNE 6th DRAFT AGE.

The Local Board for this county
have just issued the following notice
applicable TO those In the June 9th
draft age:
All male persons who have reached
the age Of 81 years since June S. 1917.
up to and including June 5th. 1918. are
notified to appear at the court house
in Delta. Colorado. between the hours
Of Z n. m. and p. m. on the 9Th day OF
June 1918. for registration under the
selective service act. Local Board for
the County Of Delta. State OF Colorado
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Bert Oliver Writes.

Writing from Camp Fremont Calf
ornia, under date of May 19, Bert
Oliver. former Delta boy, who left
here few days ago for the training
camp, says: All of the Delta boys of
the May 10th are located at Camp
Fremont. They are we'll and enjoying
the beautiful California scenery. Sure
have been treated fine so far. plenty
to eat and tents with flooring to sleep
in. Had a fine trip from Fort Logan.
We left there Wednesday evening and
arrived here Saturday morning. Stop
ped in Grand Junction 90 minutes.
There were 12 cars of recruits in all,
most of them from North Dakota. We
are in quarantine now for ten days
and not allowed to leave the company
streets but there are amusements OF
all kinds. We have boxing, horse rid
ing. music. etc. Our address is Co.
A. Ammunition Train. Sth Division,
Yours. w. f. Oliver.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
PAONIA DOCTOR SHOWING OFF
ON OUR STREETS YESTERDAY

DIR. w. H. Hazlett. Paonia's lead
ing medical man and general all
around good citizen came down from
his home town yesterday morning and
decided to show up some Of the city
''Drs." to farewell-who nearly all
have just the common Tin Lizzie
type of cars. Mr.. Hazlett took look
around the burg and about the only
thing that he was interested in was
one of he 1918 model Overland large
touring cars. So he planked over the
change to a local dealer and proceed
ed to give his street demonstration.
The doctor left for his home yesterday
afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Work Of cedaredse Red Gross.

Last Monday our representative
landed at Cedaredge and called on the
Red Cross society. This is busy
band OF ladies. I found four sewing
machines busily humming away. sew
ing. sewing for the boys who have
left home. gone across the water to
fight our battles for us. When we
stop to realize that everywhere else,
as well as here the glorious work of
the Red Cross Is prosecuted with the
same vigor 10 rthe boys over there
we can not but gaze with wonder on
the work that is being accomplished
by this organization. Nothing but
good can come OF such efforts. moth
ing but final victory peace. Justice
and the right to govern themselves
unmolested. for such a peace must
come. No other peace would be ac-
ceptable by justice loving people. So
help the Red Cross: the money goes
for a Just cause 1t must be done
we would win the war.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Corn Acreage Heavy.

Corn Acreage neaNy.
Hog growers in the valley will be
Interested to know that the acreage
planted in corn this spring is larger
than in former years and without a
doubt large part of tin acreage will
be available for hog feed. The ques-
tion arises as to what feeds to use at
present for growing pigs. Many OF
the growers are having excellent re.
suits from cooked potatoes and apples.
These are good so long as they last.
and with them good leafy hay and
pasture. II will not be possible for
most OF our growers to get as much
grain as should he fed. however. 1t
should be remembered that one pound
to grain to 100 pounds Of weight in
hogs on pasture will keep the young
piCs growing and thereby have them
IN good shape for early threshed grain.
Skim milk can be utilized to advant--
-re nv vonng pigs on pasture. IL
mounds OF milk will take the place OF
. I pound of grain.-H. A. LINDGREN'
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Loyalty Without Limitation

The Colorado Republican Press Association has unani-
mousy adopted expressing the and intent of that
organization, the following resolution:
Resolved, That We the publishers Of the Republican
newspapers Of Colorado do pledge hearty support 70
In this il time Of crisis and loyal and
divided effort In Ill that may be conducive the great
iasus bors the American people, that Of winning the 70
the end that permanent and lasting b secured
crowned BY victory 70 American arms
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
cowman IA. a Buzz waoon.

Perhaps one of the proudest men in
Delta right now is our good subscriber
]. A. Williams. who resides at the
south end of Main street. Consider
ing the many days when he used to
trough it" out on the hills punching
cattle early and late in order to make
ends meet-but of late years things
taking turn for the better-we pur-
chased one of those handsome new
Overland cars, and says that he in
tends to make up for some 6 the
past by enjoying some of these pleas
ant evenings. II there is anyone we
like to see own car it surely is some
of our men who have gone through
some Of the early day experiences.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
eoN.roN CAFE OPENS UP
WITH GOOD PATRONAGE

The Bon-Ton Cafe. owned and oper-
atd by Ed. Goddard. is nicely fitted up
and the service is first class.
There are plenty OF tables. nice.
neat tables, too. and an abundance Of
we'll selected and well cooked food.
The proprietor states that he intends
to maintain high standard in service.
equipment and courtesy. II Is a place
where both Indies and gentlemen are
invited to eat.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
G letting Ready.

Getting Ready.
Gus Schlapp and several others of
the old guard OF fishermen Of the city
have been busy this week getting out
old fishing material and also purchas-
ing new equipment for the 1918 drive.
Gus Is perhaps about the busiest man
cf the whole tribe as he can be early
and late about his home ON his ward
robe" equipment. Fish! fish! fish! is
about all he has to say. Just who Is
going to he the fish we will report
later.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
q. 7. Pepper,s Funeral.

The funeral of R T. Peppers, was
held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
from Hopson's mortuary. Rev. C. F.
Klein conducted the services and Mrs.
Oliver Cook and Mrs. John Chalmers
sang. Interment was in Delta cemetery
and there was a large gathering of
friends to pay tribute to this man who
will mourned. not alone by his
family. but by the entire community.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Davy's Are Home.

Mr. and Mrs. ID. l.. Davy were in
coming passengers the last of the week
from eastern points where they have
visited for the past several weeks.
They win remain here during the sum-
mer months at their ranch near Eek
ert Mr. Davy spoke Of the east as
very busy place and said that he
was glad to get back to the Western
Slope ngain.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Hotchkiss Couple to Wed in Denver.
fhonnd nasco.,uor xoc&ord dn

An outbound passenger yesterday
morning was Miss Lorraine Kitch. one
the popular teachers in the Hotchkiss
high school. for Denver. where she
will be married Tuesday. May 2Sth. to
Mr.. Clement Fox. also one of the
Hotchkiss teachers. who left for the
capital city today. The ceremony will
he performed by the father of the
grocm-to-be, who is Presbyterian
minister After the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs. Fox will go to Decatuer. Iowa,
on their honeymoon. Mr.. Fox expects
to leave for military service in few
weeks
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Or. shaffer viii Go Across.

Word has been received here by
friends of the family that DR.. Earl
Shaffer has gone east from Fort Riley
and will leave in very short while
for France. Mrs. Shaffer and little
Lois are in Denver. where they will re.
main indefinitely. Delta feels proud
that she has given a physician who is
worthy of going to the front with such
few weeks training.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

They Came in Wednesday.
A. L. Reynolds and Chas. Addleman
of Eckert left the latter part of the
week for the Denver markets with a
carload of fine hogs. The gentlemen
arrived home Wednesday afternoon
reporting a good trip.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Surprise las. rhursday.

The members OF Prof. Hendershots
SUNDAY school class gathered Mt the
Partist church i.s' Thursday even
ing May 16. the affair being given as
n surprise on Mr. Hendcrshot. Dainty
refreshments were served md pleas
ant social evening enjoyed.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Grand Secretary Here Last Evening.
Grand Secretary Jacobson OF Den
yer. paid Delta Lodge No. So. A. F.
and A. NJ an official visit last even
ing. He was royalty entertained and
everyone present enjoyed the evening.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Adniring Our New Depot.
Oscar Lampmsn was passing thru
Delta Sunday. being a passenger over
the cannon ball from Grand Junction
to his home at Montrose. and at the
station was loud in his praise for our
new depot.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
In Montrose.

In Montrose.
Miss Ida Fauber visited her brother
Max, of Montrose short time previ-
Gus to his leaving on Wednesday for
Colorado Springs. where he will take
up special work before going into
army service.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

To New York.
Leaving yesterday were Mrs. Emma
Stanford and Miss Hilda. who will
visit at points in Iowa, and will go
from there to New York, where Miss
Hilda will enter Cornell
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
viii Attend College.

Will Attend College.
Hiram Burritt of Eckert departed
Wednesday for Colorado Springs
where he will spend several weeks
at the Colorado College, in the wire
less work before entering the service
of Uncle Sam.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Here For Short Time.

Gordon Feldman, one of Uncle
Sans boys. came down on the North
Fork yesterday after a short visit
with hcine folks at Paonia- The
young man was passing through from
Fort Collins to Morgan, Utah. and was
given a short leave while so near
home.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Bushnell's To Go.

BushneIFs 70 Go.
H. S. Bushnell arrived home from
Georgetown Wednesday to aid in wind
ing up their affairs here preparatory
to leaving Sunday for Georgetown to
make their home. The people of our
community will be genuinely sorry
to lose these estimable folks from our
midst and will wish them the best
Of luck where ever they may be.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Down From Montrese.

Down From Montrose.
Mrs. Crouch and small daughter
Marion we're down the latter part OF
the week from Montrose. while the
little girl received medical care for
an ear which has been giving her
much trouble.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

School Class and Red Cross.
AS exponents Of patriotic spirit we
recommend our readers to the Junior
class of the Delta high school. These
young people had 800 left from their
class play which they this week donat-
ed to the local chapter of the Red
Cross
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Here Few Days.

Here Few Days.
Mrs. Pearl Mosgrove returned to
Montrose yesterday after spending a
few days with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. l. A. Pratt. Mr. Mosgrove is
among the young men called to leave
the 2eth.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Leave for Denver

Leave for Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Meyer left this
week for Gunnison to meet a party of
friends. Arrangements have been
made for the party to motor the re-
mainder of the way to Denver, where
they will visit Mrs. Meyers mother.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

To Make Their Home.
Tie NJ " Harrison family moved
to this community Monday OF this
week to make this their home. These
people are recently from San Fran
cisco.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

On Way to cedaredge.
Mrs. Jeanette Grant, having finish.
ed the term as one of the deparement-
al teachers in the Montrose schools,
wa shere Saturday on her way home
to Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Will visi, Brother.

Will Visit Brother.
Mrs. Frank Douglas of Hotchkiss
went out yesterday to Lake City for a
brief visit with her brother, who has
received his call to report for army
SERVICE
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Leave for Kansas City.

Leave Tor Kansas City.
C. A. Peppers, accompanied by his
mother. Mrs. r. T. Peppers, left yes
terday morning for his home in Kan
sas City. Mo-, following sojourn of
a week in this city. Mr.. Peppers was
called here by the death of his father.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
cedaredae Home Guards.

At Cedaredge the people have organ
lied home guard company. with so
signers to date. Saturday evening
has been designated as regular drill
night.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Home From kearney.

Home from NesFHey.
An arrival Monday afternoon was
Alfred Young. who is home on thirty
day fu-iough from Camp Kearney
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Young. who reside several miles out
OF the city.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Entertain at Dinner.

Twelve guests we're pleasantly en-
tertained at dinner Sunday at the
home Of the Rev. Father Bertrand. The
out OF town guest OF the occasion
was Mrs. VIM. Reardon of Salida-
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Here For Day.

Here For Day.
Mrs NJ E Terrell of Somerset was
here Monday. the guest of Mrs. ]. D..
Budd and other friends. Mrs. Terrell
went from here TO Montrose TO look
after business interests.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Visits Between Trains.

Visits Between Trains.
Mrs. Leona Rudolph of Bowie was
the guest Wednesday of Mrs. Walter
Graham, while on her way to Grand
Junction. where she will visit rela-
tives
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Visits in Greeley.

Visits in Greeley.
Mrs. B. c. Heilman. wife of Mr.
Heilman, of the Forest Service at
Crawford. left this week g.
months visit with her parents in
Greeley
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
was Here Saturday

was Here SatuFusy
A. ]. Hill, son of James Hin Of
Paonia spent the day here between
trains Saturday with Mr. and Mrs.
Sheriff Davis. MFR. Hin is chief
petty officer In the navy. having made
application to remain In the service
after his term of enlistment Ia mp.
The young man tells interesting ex-
periences he Ind while on board a
torpedoed chin in European waters.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Consulting Specialist.

Consulting Specialist.
Dudley Miles was an outgoing pas
senger Sunday for his home at Mont
rose after spending a short time here
being treated for eye trouble.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Returns After Pleasant Visit.
w. r. Lomax returned to his home
after a pleasant visit with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. V. Lomax of Delta
Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Mamie Watts Makes Visit.

Mamie Watts Makes Visit. :
Mamie Watts returned home Tues
day from Casper. Wyoming, where he
has been employed for several years.
and made a hurried visit with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. E Watts. of
the Tribune. leaving Wednesday for
American Lake. Washington. There
he will enter the aviation division at
Camp Lewis.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Returns Home.

Returns Home.
Mrs. r. F. Cramer of Denver re-
returned home yesterday after a pleas
ant visit with the Thomas p. Mitchell
family of Hotchkiss
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
To elenwood Springs.

To Glenwood Springs.
Mrs. Jessie Smith left Tuesday for
Glenwood Springs, where she goes to
settle her fathers estate. She will re-
main Indefinitely.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Goes to GunnIson.

Goes to Gunnison.
Miss MARY F.. TruSal. the superin-
tendent of the Crawford schools left
this week for Gunnison. where she
will attend the summer school.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Going South;
Carl Rupp of the firm OF Chase and
Rmpp left Inst week on a Six weeks
business trip through some OF the
southern states.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Stops Over Here.

Stops over Here.
Mrs. ]. p. Johnston of Moreland,
Utah. was the guest of Mrs. John Gal
liant on Tuesday. leaving in the after
noon for Somerset.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Home From Camp.

Home From Camp.
Milton Blackburn is busy this week
renewing acquaintances with all the
home folks. He arrived home on fur
Tough this week from Camp Kearney.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Leaves After Visit.

Leaves After Visit.
Mrs. Mary Myers. who has been the
guest of Mrs. c. A Moeller of Garnet
mesa for the past week left yesterday
for her home in Wichita. Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

viii Visit Old Home
Mrs. A. ]. Willis and children left
this week for an extended visit with
the old home folks in Clay county.
Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Guests Of Remley's.

Arrivals from Grand Junction yes
teriay We're Mr.. end Mrs. ]. T. Peb-
bles to visit few days with their
daughter. Mrs. T. f, Remley.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Pleasant Party Saturday.
A few friends were most delightful
ly entertained at the home of Mrs.
T. ]. Reardon on Saturday evening. in
honor of Mrs. VIM. Reardon OF Salida
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Visits From OIathe.

Mrs. Arthur Kesling has had as her
guest her sister. Miss Ruby Pierce, of
Olathe. While here Miss Ruby also
visited Mrs. C. NJ. Purcell.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Home From Trip.
Mrs. John Travis was an arrival
Tuesday afternoon, returning home
from her visit in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24
Visits Home Town.

Visits Home Town.
Miss Laura Graham returned We'd
nesday morning from a pleasant visit
of several days duration with Paonia
folks.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-24

Will sojourn On Coast.
Mrs. ]. D. Budd and Miss Ruth will
leave tomorrow Saturday on a vaca'
ton trip to California.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-05-25
Johnson Fhv0RS
CROWlER ORDER
TO WIN The WAR

PHILADELPHIA. PA. May 25.-"I
don't care II they close all the ball
parks" This was the answer of Presi-
dent Ban Johnson Of the American
league and member OF tie national
commission when he heard the order
from Washington by Provost Marshal
General Crowder that every man within
the draft age must either work or night.
II do not believe tho government has
any intention of winins our baseball al
together. but don't care fl i does.
he said Elf I had my way I would
close every theater. baseball park and
all ether places Of recreation in the
country. 7 would make the people real
ize that we are fin the most terrible war
in the history Of the world. We should
All enter the fight and eliminate every
thing that is unnecessary. Let Us al
go to war. We must buckle in and
fight 70 the limit"