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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN
PARTY NEXT THURSDAY
Affair Will Aid St. Francis's Country Home
for Convalescent Soldiers
and Sailors

Mrs A. Nash Burke has issued invitations
for an old-fashoned garden party at her
home, Allewe Merton, on Thursday. June 27.
from until 3 O'Clock, for the benefit of
the opening and maintaining of ST. Francis's
Country House for our Convalescent Soldiers
and Sailors.
Mrs. Burke's home is ideally situated for
an out of door fete of this description, the
large slopng lawns leading down into a
sunken garden. There will be tables ar
ranged for card players, while a musicale.
in which some of the most prominent artists
in the city will take part, will add to the
enterta ainment of the afternoon. Mrs. John
Joyce, Jr., has charge of the musicale. while
Mrs, Thomas r. Hunter is in charge of the
card tables.
Light refreshments may be had during the
afternoon, while supper will be served from
until o'clock. An orchestra will supply
music for dancing on lawn and porches
Among the other aides who will assist Mrs.
Burke in receiving are Mrs. James Mundy,
Mrs. w, Newbold Watson, Mrs Joseph Is
rael, Mrs. William J. Ryan. Miss Marie
Camblos, Miss Beatrice Harrity, Miss Helen
Harrity Miss Adelaide Pyle, Miss Coleman,
Mrs. Frank Trainer, Mrs. NJ. McMichan and
Mrs. Charles Hallihan.
The following members of ST. Francis's
Aid Society will act as aides during the
afternoon and evening; Miss Philomena
Johann. Miss Henrietta Jenkins. Miss Vivian
Kemmerly, Miss Anna McCarrey, Miss Con-
stance Burns Miss Anna Denny, Miss Con-
stance Brady. Miss Mary Francis Kelly, Miss
Stella Kelly. Miss Jean Edleman. Mrs. Joseph
McDevtt. Miss Edwina Walsh, Miss Agnes
Bergen, Miss Mary Dohan. Miss Catherine
Schlater, Miss Mary Stain, Miss Elizabeth
Stain. Miss Genevieve Harrison. Miss Doro-
thy Mundy Miss Winifred Thomas. Miss Ger
trure Bochler. Miss Claudia Briggs. Miss Gers
trude Zane, Miss Anna Sticker. Miss Frances
Lodger. Miss Katherine Mclean. Mics Mary
o'LenGhiin. Niss Kasherino QI<poG1l1n oo1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Wedding Of Interest in New York

The marriage of Mrs. Margaret Field De
Motto, daughter of the late Colonel Thomas
Yardley Eeld, of this city, and Mr. Charles
Buck took place quietly yesterday at noon
at the home OF the bride. 27 washington
square. North, New York. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Percy Stickney Grant
and the bride was given in marriage by her
son. Mr.. John Field De Motto, Mr. Robert
II, Davis, OF New York, was best man. The
bridegroom, who is well known as a writer
is the son Of Mr.. Charles William Buck, of
Louisville, KY, formerly United States min
lister to Peru. and Mrs. Buck. Mr.. and Mrs,
Buck will pass the summer In Cape Cod, re-
turning to New York in the fall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
What's Doing Tonight

commencement, West Philadelphia HjRh
School for Boys, O'Clock
Aero Club OF Pennsyieania meets, Bellevue
Stratford Hotel.
Municipal Band plays at Nineteenth street
and Erie avenue.
Fsirmount Park Band plays at strawberry
Mansion.
Philadelphis Band plays on City Hall plaza.
Commencement Nath haniel Hawthorne
School. Twelfth and Fitzwater streets.
o'clock
Commencement industrial Art School. Park
avenue below Master street, o'clock.
QhoqR ~. eEessisee Nee1n&ost nish eel,eo1,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Social Activities

Mrs Richard Tilghman, Jr.. will spend
the summer at York Harbor. Captain Tilgh-
man is In France,
Mr.. and Mrs Sydney Keith. of zee South
Twenty first street. will leave on Saturday
for York Harbor to spend the summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
GIRLS TO STUDY FOOD SAVING
Special Class to Open at State College on
July

A group of young women selected by the
woman's committee CT the Council of Ma
tional Defense, food conservation depart
ment, will have a special course In demon
strations of food conservation work at State
College, beginning July 1.
State College is offering this course under
the direction of its regular teaching force as
a contribution to war work.
Applicants who desire to may register at
Room 1906 Finance Building, South Penn
Square.
The course will include the use of substi-
tute flour. canning. preserving and drying of
vegetables and fruits.
Upon completion Of this work each student
will return to her own county to do volun-
teer work. e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21

Miss Esther
Rowland and
Miss Dorothy
Rowland,
daughters Of
Mrs. Edward
K. Rowland, of
Rock Rose,
Radnor, enjoy.
ing the country
air with their
pet. The
camera man
snapped them
just after they
had come
through the
gateway
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21

n ~ xa1HeY14nn1A rooiety ~ To CQlonial
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-04
OFFICIAL COUNTY AND CITY PROCEEDINGS
ADMINISTRATION R1GHTFULLY REBUKED

There Is every indication Of of Irvine Lenroo
Republican the United States senaorshp from Wisconsin
over Joseph Davies democrat and Victor Berger socla
and result deserved rebuke to Presdent
Marshall and those others who shout up the same
speaking tube of the administration 4.e b,
Congressman done everything that any other
congressman Since the United States has been IN
war hs shows that h mas pee one 81
strength the president in eecng by
him. There questioning OF Lenroots war record IN con
gress and his reply to his
quoted the peace urances of the president sounded t
death note Of the efforts Of the attackers to encompass ms
We had long heard the administration the urgent
pleas aside all partisan politics and work for the ee
ton Of those who would uphold the president n ms
WREN he sought his inalenabe right the vacant seat
in the senate formerly occupied by the late Paul Husng
house. in a ringing Of Joseph Davies democrat
nothing else contributed to the defeat Of Davies 1t TINS
Of the Administration President Marshall sent to
the firing line to assault the integrity of Congressman Lenoo
did his and the chagrn of even his own party
supporters. *.'x.- #@, o,-. ,,.
The attempts jam down the Threats Of republican,
state democratic the hands the democratic mon
partisan" administration were rightfuy resented y
Mr.. Wilson has himself set the example Of partisan
politics. and there slight doubt but that it will be followed
in many nstances-by the Republicans s*#
Before President Wilson writes Of his famous
endorsements for personal political and sends Vice
ship might be well put the soft pedal and buy uzze
for the V. P.
We don't believe we'll read any of that sulsh sent
out from Washington the laying aside of all partisan poll
And the buck can't be passed to Hoover Garfield or
Baker, either. sa & ..s q. "...-@- #>@
1t that Josh Billings remarked 1T no
credit to COW to give pail of milk and then step it, Seems
to us that's just about what happened in Wisconsin,
It was Lincoln who said don't think much who
today than he yesterday Can't be he was
referring Wilson and his letter of endorsement to Dawes
could it? s,.&--. IL. y ~.rs-s r.. -. w.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-04
REVIEWS HEAL TIL AND
ENERGY

People who have poor appe-
tite, bad color, indigestion and
biliousness are usually victims
of constipation. Constipation.
causes an enormous amount Of
sickness. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea, taken before
going to bed, will relieve your
constipation, restore your APP
petite, and bring the glow Of
youth to your cheeks. You will
work better and live happier.
A large package Comfy 35c),
will put you on the road to
health and happiness. City
Drug Store. Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-04

There is something for you Sin the
Want AID column today. It's on the
last page.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
ROBBERS OF CRAWFORD
BANK SENTENCED TUESDAY

District Judge Black came down
from Montrose Monday evening, and
on Tuesday morning held a special
session to disose of the case of John
Frederick Wallace ana Herbert R.
Littgle, the two men who were caught
with the goods taken from the vault
of the Crawford State Bank on the
nigt of August 18th.
Both young men pleaded guilty and
after few formalties in the way of
testimony by E. A. Browne president
of the bank. and Sheriff NJ. A. Davis,
the judge sentenced them to a period
of not less than four. nor more than
six years in the state penitentiary.
They were taken over by the sheriff
Wednesday morning and have already
begun serving their time.
Young Littge resided in the Paonia
section about ten years ago and was
reported to be Industrious and of good
reputation.
Ths evidence developed that there
were three others who made a getaway
travelling in another direction over
Black Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
DELTA CHAPTER RED CROSS
ALLOTMENT COMPLETED

Delta county to the front once more.
Yesterday we shipped 669 pairs of sox,
le5 bandaged foot sox, 13s pairs of
S.faNers, 81 morning jackcts, i25 mems
sirts.
This more than completes our allot-
ment making 1924 pairs of sox and
45S sweaters shipped since June 1st to
be credited against an allotment of
2222 pairs of son and $40 sweaters.
We desire to thank all of the work
ers in the chapter for their enthu-
siastic response to our request to COM
plete the allotment. Crawford branch
deserves especial mention from the
fact that of a shipment of 1873 pairs of
sox, every pair was tagged and tied
together and every toe woven correct
ly. We will submit report of the
work done by each branch next week.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
PACKARD BOY WRITES FROM
CAMP TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
Camp Taylor. ky. Aug.

Camp Taylor, NY Aug 40.
Dear Folks I got mothers. Merle's
and Aunt Ida's letters today Was
sure glad TO get them they were the
first have received since ! got here
and 1t seemed an awful long time.
Yesterday we drilled until four
o'clock when We generally kuit, then
they marched US to the stables and
we had TO pull grass around them
and clean everything up. 1t took US
until 5 30. when we marched down in
to a hollow. a little ways from our
quarters and the whole battery had It's
picture taken. Then we ate supper and
were supposed to be cleaned up by
: 80 when We were to march over TO
tho depot brigade where famous
French band was TO play. but 1t storm
ed so we did not go. There was
lot of lightning II struck the GUAR
termaster's supply homse and there
was a big fire About IL O'Clock II
struck roff to the other side. but
haven't found out just where.
we get several different periods OF
drill here. The first which lasts IL
days is foot or infantry drill the
next will start in the artillery. Today
a bunch OF about 800 horses came in.
they are the ones We get and We have
TO ride them bareback because there
are no saddles.
Saturday we have inspection Then
the fiy,a different batteries have a
connective drill which decides the
hest battery in foot drill
think We viii start Monday with
the horses. Battery A 20 far is ahead
of the others and our lieutenants say
,ye are far better in our drili we
saw the other officers Of the platoon
last night and ours were sure the
finest men. We have two especially
who are almost perfect physically ana
certainly understand handling men
and are clear in their explanations.
They are all young Tonight the band
from the depot brigade played here
and now man from Louisville Is
speaking and soon the Kentucky trio
rs To sing to us.
r J. PACKARD.
18th BataIlion. Battery A. F. A X u
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
OUTING PARTY HAS MARROW
ESCAPE WHEN CAR oVERToHNs

The family of ]. NJ. Sampliner' prom
incnt m. reliant OF Grand Junction.
came to grief on Grand mesa Sunday
IN, occupants saving themselves ny
nothing short of miracle.
It seems that they were bowling
along AT fair rate OF speed the car
Of A. c. Parsons. also Grand June
tlon man. following close behinn'
NJ, citing n team on the grade Mr.
sampliner suddenly stopped. the car
hcinr on the very edge of tho preci-
picc. So unexpected wms the stop
that MIR. Parsons was unable 10 pre-
vent collision. striking tn" Sampiiner
car with enough force To bunt 1t oyer
tho bnnlx. Horror stricken they leap
cd from their car, expecting to see
their friends dashed TO death. but all
oscnped without serious injuries
Reports as to how far below the car
landed vary from l25 TO 500 feet but
I, was sufficient to give everyone n
good scare and put the FINISHING
touches to the unfortunate car
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
FOR SMOKES STILL POUR u

The boys over there in the trenches
loud in their praise of the generous
spirit which prompted so many hun
dreds of red blooded Americans to
contribute to their comfort in the
shape of real American smokes.
If you folks doubt for a minute the
sincerity of their statements, read the
cards which appear in the Independent
columns from week to week Below
are copies of the cards received since
last Friday
France, July %, 1918.
Was very glad to get your tobacco.
1t came just in time. 1t is very hard
to get tobacco over here. The boys
over here are sure having a great
time. George Barhite"
France, July 23, 1918.
Il thank you for the gift you sent
to me, and we hope to do our best at
the front lines. Soldiers
July 2s, 1918.
Many thanks for the tobacco.
Yours truly, Chas. Keller
July Is, 1918.
Dear Sirs: Many thanks for tob-
acco. Very respectfully, Michael
Lukas."
July 26, 1915
Somewhere in France Dear
Newsie: The bunch sure enjoyed
those tailor-mades, as they came at
time when We were out of luck for
smokes of that kind, and next to
smoking there's nothing better than
a good American paper. | can look
up and see real American planes over
head. Oh, we'll be looking at the
Statue of Liberty before long With
everyone back home doing their best,
it puts everyone in the best of spirits
Sincerely yours. Pvt. Jack billiard. M
G. Bn. A. E F.
p. S. This card is being written
in shell hole made by one of Fritz's
H. G. POS.
p. S. No. 2. Delta sure sent their
share of smokes
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
Street Fight Saturday Evening.

street fight was staged about s
o'clock Saturday evening. The princi-
pals Were Roy Greenwood and Nexi-
can who insulted the boy with some
harsh remarks about the Carranza
form of government lie evidently he
licved there were no fighting Yanks in
this part of the country since the
draft law became effective. The bout
was staged at the corner of Fourth
and Main, when Mr.. Mexican took the
initiative in the affray and slapped
Roy good one on the side of the face.
About that time his father. who hap
pened to be awaiting at the Wander
pool barber shop for a shave, quickly
sprang to his feet and was full
partner In the affair in a moments no
tice. Jim delivered "A few of his
powerful blows upon the Mexican, who
already had drawn knife. but this
made no difference to Mr. Greenwood.
AS we were attracted to the scene the
Mexican was already yelling enough.
Mexicans or any other foreigners at
this timc. should exercise great care in
their cunouct. AMI what they have 10
say In fact. II would he well for for
eign tongue people to make Il n point
to learn the American language. II In
not the best thing to full pledged
Americnn--and there are no others
here right now. to hear foreigners
jnbbering away on our street corners.
II they desire to remain In this coun.
try they should. at least, learn to speak
our languagc You did well. Jim.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
CEOAREDGE BOY MISSING IN
ACTION-PARENTS NOTIFIED

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Cobbett. well
known residents of Cedaredge. receiv-
ed message from the war depart
m mt on Tuesday. informing them that
their son William A. was missing in
action in France. The message re-
ceived follows:
Washington. August 81. Mr.. Harry
A. Cobbett. We regret to inform you
that Private William A. Cobbett. in
fantry, is officially reported as miss
ing in action July o0th. We report
the first information received. (Sign-
ed) Harris, Acting General"
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
ANOTHER BUNCH OF FINE
RECRUITS LEAVE TUESDAY
tBy Olive NJ. Stearns.)

'DS OllNe NJ. SledInS.)
There was genuine earnestness in his
finest flowers wnen something like
twenty-four young men left for Camp
Lewis, Washington There was mag
nificent aggregation of relatives and
friends at the station to wish them
God speed
They were as splendid bunch of
young fellows as ever left any point
for military duty, some of them being
from the 1918 registration Two in
particular. the only ones ] happened
TO know. impressed me very much.
One was Carl Smith, as clean a lad as
= ever knew His family and friends
were there, many in tears, but the
lad with magnificent control gathered
up his bass horn and helped the band
with the cheering music that was to
send them on their way
In the morning | met another mighty
fine young fellow and his parents,
who came down from Hotchkiss. This
was Tom Allen / told him how much
we believed in our boys, of our hopes
for their welfare and of the welcome
that awaited them on their return.
there was genuine earnestnest in his
eyes as he told me OF his hopes for
the future.
As | turned around, directly behind
me stood the sheriff's car. and in the
rear seat. securely menacled together
We're two other men, evidently of draft
age, awaiting to be escorted to the
state penitentiary They were robbers
self-confessed, sentenced to serve
terms for robbing the Crawford State
Bank
AS women sometimes surround
themselves with hideous reptiles to
.enhanc- their own beauty. so Fate
seemed to bring these two robbers and
the patriot in close contact l con-
trasted the future surroundings. their
value to society after the war-the one
honored by his country as long as he
lives, the others without nome. friends
or country. Truly, thought !, would
rather put my boy up as a target for
"a cannon than have him occupy a
felon's cell for one hour.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
FAMILY ROW CAUSES
FRADY TO DRAN
.SHAI
is GUN
Trouble that had been

Trouble that had been wing for
some time between two lie aged
men of this city. came n--~-r@ being a
shooting affray late Monday evening.
Marshal Frady had warned the parti-
cipants early in the evening to get off
the streets as they could not stage any
thing like that while he was on the
lob He did not see or hear anything
more of them until about IL O'Clock
when the two met on Main street, one
of the fellows had a full sized gun,
but II did him very little good, as our
good marshal. Frady. was on the job
and proceeded to collar one of the fel-
lows. who was unarmed. and started
10 the Jail. At this juncture the fellow
with the gun decided that he would
settle II at once, between the three
and pulled his gun ON Marshal f'rady
and his prisoner. This did not place
any fear in F'rady's way. who promptly
leveled his gun on the obtruder. He
Immediately desisted and Mr.. Frady
proceeded to lock up his prisoner. Both
were hurled before Magistrate Hines
the next morning. and after considera-
ton OF the pleas put up by both men
they we're liberated. Mr.. Frady has
been on the night job but a short time
and bears the earmarks OF making a
splendid officer.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
eeeklex Eor Commissioned.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the announcement of J. +. Becl1ley one
of the designees at the assembly for
county commissioner on the Demo
cratic ticket. He asks the support of
all those who believe in his ability
to administer the affairs Of that office
In the proper way. He is one of our
good taxpayers and citizens of Delta.
and while he has "A competition for
tho office. we are of the opinion that
when the votes are counted after the
primary on September 10. Mr. Beckley
viii be the Democratic candidate.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
Farmers Complain.

Complaint has been registered
against the Delta Elevator company
by some of the farmers who have
brought in their wheat this week
They claim that the company weighs
back the screenings to the farmers
and counts them as tare, when they
should not count them as tare II
screenings are counted off the original
weights. The matter has been taken
up with Independent elevators in
this vicinity and the farmers claim
that the Delta concern is in error in
the matter. Whether this is done in
an attempt to defraud the farmer or
whether ii is merely misinterpreta,
tion of the government instructions we
are not prepared to say.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
'suaeR.+ENoENr or powER
COMPANY VISITS THE CITY

On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
R f. Hauser and baby came down
from Montrose, spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Stewart and
other friends. Mr.. Hauser returned
to his work yesterday morning. but
the remainder of the family will visit
a few days longer.
Mr.. Hauser, who is we'll known here.
was few months ago promoted to the
position of superintendent, subsequent
Iy moving from Ouray to Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
LIST OF MEN UNDER CALL FOR
SEPTEMBER Sd. 1918 PERIOD

Cali No 1897
Barnie. Carl Alexander Hotchikiss
Bellmire, Harry Leslie. Bowie,
Burns, Leslie Wilbert. Delta.
Hendrickson. Frank b., Delta.
Johnston. William Rex. Paonia
Nutting. Fred A.. Paonia
Orell. Eathen Harvey. Paonia-
Payton, Clarence w. Hotchkiss
Sanders, Joseph F.. u lta
Walker. George Otis. Hotchkiss.
Cali No. 1888
Brown. Ralph Jacob. Cedaredge.
Hustled. Francis Elmer. Belvideer
Kansas
Russell. Keith. L.azear.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
Some Fishl

some Fishl
Last week when MIR. and Mrs. w. S.
Olcott were on Grand mesa. the gen
tloman landed fish that made him
stare some. Miss Marie told her father
n few days before that the only birth
day present she desired was a 7-pound
trout. Her father laughingly told her
he would try to crafty her wish. A day
or two before her birthday, as he stood
on a raft fishing, he felt tug at the
line that suggested n whale. After con
siderable manipulation he landed the
beauty which weighed nearly pounds
and which he sent to his daughter in
time for the annual event
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
Goods Delivered Withou. Extras.

Heretofore express shipments to
the state fair have had extra charges
placed upon them for delivery from
the city offices in Pueblo to the fair
grounds. But this extra charge has
been removed for this year The extra
expense referred to has heretofore
amounted to 80 cents per hundred. All
goods expressed to the Colorado State
fair grounds, Pueblo, will this year be
delivered to the grounds without extra
charge. This will he saving of con
siderable magnitude to the exhibitors
and others.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
On Short Furlouqh.

Steele Burgin obtained a very brief
furlough and spent the day Sunday
with his parents, DR. and Mrs. c. H.
Burgin and his many numerous rela-
tives. Ernest Burgin met him at
Grand Junction with an auto Saturday
night. The young man. who is in
training at Colorado Springs, left on
Moday morning. followed by the
good wishes of his family and friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
Tom oewar Building Powder House.

Tom Dewar has the contract for the
erection of powder house, near the
Gunnison river for the Delta Hard
ware company. Owing TO increased
demand for this class of goods the
hardware firm was compelled TO have
built storage room large enough to
hold a carload shipment at one time
Delta is gradually being looked upon
by the surrounding country as sup
ply point not only in this particular
line. but in other lines as well
The Delta independent., 1918-08-30
Trechter Sells Out.

F. w. Trecter as sold his billiard
parlor and confectionery business to
G. E. Rippey. Mr.. Rippey was com
PEELED to retire from farming pursuits
owing to i'll health, and Mr.. Trechter
was compelled TO sell his business ow-
ing to too much farm. The deal was
closed Saturday and Mr.. Rippy took
possession Monday morning.