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Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, June 7.- Announce ment is made that the Class of 1918 registrants will not be allowed to en- list in the navy, or marine corps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Fresh catfish at Newport No,
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Subscribe for the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Saturday," "The Bo.' Scouts to the Rescue. 1"
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP
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Mrs. Walter Hotchkiss is on the sick
list this week
Little Vivian Lewis entertained Ber.
tina Burnett Saturday.
Mrs. Lillian Bruton is sending the
week with Mrs. Henry Bruton.
Frank Marshall Sr. returned Friday
from business trip to Gunnison.
Clay Rutter went up on Grand mesa
Wednesday to try his luck at fishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Keller entertain.
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Keiser OF Austin on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Meeker visited in North
Delta with home folks several days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Dugan are enter
tanning Mr.. Dugan's father from Trim
idad this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Qualls Bruton from
Coalby visited Tuesday with Mr.. ant
Mrs. Will Personette.
Mrs. Pace gave lawn party Satur
day. The ladies spent the afternoon
stemming gooseberries.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Blaine and famil,
visited with Mr. and Mrs f. S. Paxsor
on Garnet mesa Sunday.
Mrs. Bond who has been visiting fol-
some time at the Stillwagon home
went to Escalante Sunday.
Mrs. l.. Q. Lewis who had an oper
alton al the hospital three weeks age
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

> PRESBYTERIAN NOTES.
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| Services will be held as usual next
Sabbath. In the morning Rev. Mr.
Cramps will give his final report on
the general assembly.
The missionary society meets at the
church this afternoon. Miss Sayre is
hostess. Mrs. Nutter is in charge of the
program, and the topic for discussion
is Our Island Possessions"
The young ladies of the Westmfnist-
er Guild went to the Wright home on
Garnet mesa one evening last week for
a picnic supper, slumber party on the
spacious porch and breakfast on the
lawn in the morning. 1t is needless to
say that they had delightful time.
Mrs. C. ]. Upper left Thursday of
last week for California to spend the
summer with her daughter, Miss Gen.
evieve, in hopes that change in eli
mate will rout her arch enemy, hay
fever. She made the trip in company
with Mrs. Burgess. who is returning to
California after a visit in Delta
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

for tumor has not been so well during
the past week, but is reported some bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. Lincoln Martin visited in North
Delta this week with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
F. Frogue and Miss Elsie Kepler.
Mr.. Henry Bruton who came down
visiting with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
has returned to his work at that place.
A. c. Conrad and c. A. Phenice who
have stock ranches near the Fairview
mine we're North Delta visitors this
week.
Miss Florence Goddard who has been
visiting with her arents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Goddard returned to Center, Kan
sas Wednesday
Since the recent rains, the fumes
at the lower end of the North Delta
canal have been demanding the atten-
tion of the farmers
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrickson and little
son, and Mrs. Doty spent the day very
pleasantly with Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ.
Sankey Sunday.
Miss Ethel Grim, who has been stay
ing with Mrs. w, F.. Frogue during
tne latters recent illness returned on
i, Tuesday to her home at Read.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Carry-UsAII Here.

w. H. Forsythe the Garry Us-All man
is here. He arrived yesterday after.
noon with his merry go round, Ferris
wheel. lions and bears. They are get
ting set up and everything will be in
readiness tomorrow. They will remain
until after the Fourth. Mr.. Forsythe is
like one of the family to Delta. having
a cheerful friendly manner and above
everything else he is patriotic. He
closed successful season at Glenwood
Springs on Monday and on Tuesday
donated his entire outfit to the Glen
wood people for the benefit of the Red
Cross. The certificate signed by the
chairman at that place states that the
total receipts were s103.55.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Takes Up Red Cross Work.

Miss Isabel C. Kernohan has just re-
turned from five months visit to
western New York with her mothers
relatives. We are informed that she
has decided to take up Red Cross work
and will go as soon as she is called.
Charles Woodrins Promoted.
Mrs. Robert Ellison who resides on
Garnet mesa received word that her
nephew, Charles Woodring, a well
known Delta lad, has been promoted to
the rank of company supply sergeant
and we are glad to note his advance.
ment
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN
STATE ASSEMBLY

Pursuant with the instructions from
the members of the Republican State
Central Committee, State Assembly
of delegated representatives of the
Republican party of Colorado il here
by called to convene at Colorado
Springs, Colorado, at IL O'Clock a.
m. on Tuesday. July 10th, 1918, for the
purpose of placing in nomination can
didates for the various offices to be
voted upon at the Primary election
to be held on Tuesday, September
10th, 1918, as follows:
United States Senator.
Judges of the Supreme Court.
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary of State.
Treasurer
Auditor.
Attorney General.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton.
Regents of the University of Colo
RADIO
And the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the assembly.
All republican electors of the State.
and all other electors without regard
to past political affiliations, who be-
lieve in the principles of the Repub-
lican party and endorse its policies,
are cordially invited to participate in
the selection of delegates to said as
sembly.
Said State Assembly shall consist
of two delegates-at-large from each
county and one delegate for each $50
votes, or major portion thereof, cast
for Hon. George A. Carlson for gov
ernor, making the number of defegat
es from each county as follows:
No OF
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.
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Cash for eggs. Lee LeMarr. 9tfc
WANTED-Two or three dozen
young turkeys at 1h to 3 pounds each.
Elmer f. Skinner. tf23c
WANTED-Work by the hour, day
or job, family OF boys. Room l. Colo.
Bldg. 23c
WE ARE READY to weave your
Rugs and Carpets. Robert Adams,
922 Meeker st. 15-tf.c
with their school work and wish to be
tutored during the summer, consult
miss Virginia Hewlett, $40 Palmer
street. 22-23c
Good loans-farm or city property.
Plenty Of money. w. W. DinsmN..
Hillman building.
FOR SALE-One good work horse,
four years old; weight about 1900.
Phone Coop. Sx. 20 23p
HELP WANTED-Party to learn
Dry Cleaning and Tailoring business.
Apply to c. Ezra Sparks. 1924 Main
strees. DELTA Colo. tf2ac
II in need OF glasses call on C. d
Allen & Son, graduate and registered
optometrist, Delta. Stfc
FOR SALE.-Modern seven room
house, six lots. garden, fruit, chicken
house, and park in Cedaredge. Inquire
OF C. s. Blanchard. DeBeque, Colo
1stfc
FOR SALE--New and secondhand
typewrters. Some excellent bargains
Stearns Bros Printers.
WANTED-Boy to take charge and
manage daily bulletin route in Delta.
Must have wheel and be a hustler. In.
qnire Independent office. 20 II C
FOR SALE-Cheap n taken at once.
acres with small orchard. Large
mesa. Inquire at 308 Grand. Coop.
phone 200. t0tf
BE QUICK-Nifty 1917 model car
for sale. Inquire ataAllen's garage.
21tf
We the undersigned have agreed up
on the following prices for Pie Cher.
ries. Picking 1c On shares one
fourf!'. On trees 1-2c. Picked 4 1.2c
Delivered &c. r. A. Hazlett, r.. WilKin.
son. J. l.. Sprung. J. T.. Odem, +. q.
Williams. Chas. Freyburg. ]. d. John
son. l.. W. Sweitzer, S. NJ. Wright.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to take this opportunity
to express our sincere thanks to the
many kind neighbors and friends. and
to the members of the X. p Lodge who
rendered us such valuable assistance
during the Illness, death and burial Of
our brother and uncle. James benson
Kimbley.
O. NJ KIMBLEY AND FAMILY
MR. AND MRS. c. w, WADE.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

Rome, June 6.-tOfficiaD- D-Having
extended gains at Cape Sile we pro
voked numerous counter attacks. We
have taken hundreds OF prisoners.
We are clearing up our battlefield re-
equipping our forces from Austrian
booty. The progress and the condition
of the front is satisfactory to the allied
forces.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Card OF Thanks.

wish to thank friends and neigh
bors for their assistance and sympathy
during my recent bereavement through
the death OF my mother-in-law. Mrs.
Josephine Champion. May Gods rich.
est blessings go with you one and all
through life. w II. COFIELD. 24c
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Notice to Land Buyers.

] am offering my 20 acres near Del
ia at very much reduced price. and
any one desiring to learn OF the loca-
tion OF this property will please call
on the Agent OF the Denver and Rio
Grande. Ry. in your city. or write to
box No. ~, Rainer. Oregon.
10 clC
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Baseball Picnic.

Baseball Picnic.
If weather permits a large number
will leave early Sunday morning for
Telluride with the ball team, taking
picnic dinners and helping the boys
win the game. 1t will be delightful
outing ana all who avail themselves of
the opportunity will undoubtedly be re-
paid, while the team will be grateful
for the moral support accorded them
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Rare Bargain in. High
Grade Piano

For immediate sale we will sell at
substantial reduction in price n high
grade piano which we have stored at
Delta. Terms to responsible party.
II Interested write at once to The Den
yer Music company. Denver. Colo. 1926
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

FOR SALE-Park Reservoir stock.
any quantity to suit needs of buyer
Terms cash or time. Phone: Coop.
Eckert 300; Bell. Delta 52J1. E.
Stabler. 23-4c
Will commence picking sweet and
Bing cherries next week. Leave orders
at the Stockham Hardware company's
store or call up Antelope Hill. 16-O
Eckert w. b. Stockham. 24c
WANTED-A man and wife for farm
work. Wages $40. Good garden. Phone
239 j 1. "a
FOR SALE-Large folding bed in
good condition, with three-foot mirror
in front. 24S Meeker. 24-5c
WANTED.-Good lady cook for
ranch near Austin. Telephone Delta
1852. 24-5p
FOR Properly known as the
Gale. or Wilcox forty. lying west OF
Sweitzers home ON Garnet mesa. Well
lHlpTONfu. hehSonHDie price. GOO0
terms. Geo. W. Bruce. agent. Mont.
rose. Colorado. 24-Sc
WANTED SITUATION-for general
housework by experienced young lady.
Place in or near town preferred. See
r. =. Davis. Rural Route 2. 24p
FOR SALE-One Gaar-Scott thresh.
ing separator. size 2sx42. with feeder
and wind stacker. Might consider
trade. w. c. Marsh. ZAP
FOR SALE CHEAP-Fine used or.
gan Call 32S Dodge st. Delta 24-5
Or. X. c. Sapero
the well known eye. ear. nose and
throat specialist OF Denver. VIII again
visit Delta, on Thursday. July 11th. at
the Delta hotel Glasses fitted scien.
tificaily. Consultation and examina.
ton free. 24-5c
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

Credentials 70 rdelegates elected
should be mailed to Republican Head
Quarters. Immediately after the ad-
tournment OF County Assembly sell
eo'inR same. so that the temporary
roll call riay be made mp previous to
tie meeting of the State Assembly.
JOHN +. VIVIAN. Chairman.
l. y. GIRARD. Secretary.
Denver. Colorado, May Path. 1918.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Hotchkiss Couple Welded.

7otchkiss couple Weooeo.
On Saturday, June %, at the Metho.
dist parsonage, Rev. George F. Klein
pronounced the magic words which
united in marriage the lives of Charles
E. Thomas and Beulah Livesay The
young couple will live at Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Home From Denver.

Home From Denver.
Mrs. R. B. Des Ermia was a welcome
arrival home yesterday evening, hav.
ing passed successfully through a sur.
gical operation in Denver hospital.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
Arthur w. Adams in Matrimony.

Arthur w. Adams in Matrimony.
We are informed that Arthur w.
Adams, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Adams, now in Uncle Sans army at
Camp Kearney. was taken into matri.
monial bonds about two weeks ago, the
fortunate lady in the case being miss
Grace Norton of Denver.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

Red Cross Dates Changed.
Notice is hereby given that during
the months of July and August the Red
Cross rooms will be open on Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday afternoons only.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

w WANTED-Girl or woman to do
general housework at the Watson
ranch. Cory. Phone Delta 7sR2 Colo
sado phone. Mrs. A. G. Taylor 2ic
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28
In Memoriam.

In loving memory OF my friend. Mrs
S. X. Trip. who passed from life on
June &c. 1917. MRS. F. r.. STEARNS.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

FOR SALE-Park Reservoir stock
any quantity to suit needs OF buyer
Terms cash or time. Phone: Coop
Eckert 300; Bell. Delta 52Jl. f.
Stabler. 23-4c
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

FOR SALE CHEAP-Fine used or.
gan Call 32S Dodge ST. Delta. 24-5
The Delta independent., 1918-06-28

WANTED-A man and wife for farm
work. Wages $40. Good garden. Phon,
239 il. 2.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
FIRE 5000 SHELLS
IN FIFTEEN MINUTES
French Garry Out Trench
Raid Near Rheims.

Grand Headquarters of the French
Army IN France. Feb. lily the AS
ISOLATED Press-~M More than 5000 shell;
of every caliber were launched by the
French batteries in the course of Il
minutes III preparation for trench
raid northeast of Courcy, northwest OF
Rheims. \ small party of infantry
selected dor this operation went over
the top at the appointed hour, but not
alone. for the spirit of French troops
such that many others. even orderlies
accompanied them across the churned
ground,
Every trench WIS found leyelled, the
harbcd wire had almost disappeared.
although few OF the shelters remained
untouched, In these l. Germans had
taken refuge until the gunfire ceased ;
then they dashed out in an effort to
flee, but the attempt was futile. The
German batteries observing that their
comrades Were all killed or captured.
orend fire isdiscrjminately upon cap
tors and prisoners but virtually all
were able to reach the French lines.
The French casualties were only one
dead and seven injured. while the Ger
man losses We're heavy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
RE-EDUCATE FRENCH
CRIPPLES is PLAN
u. S. Red Cross Secures
Land for Purpose.

San Francisco, Feb. ia 500-acre
farm near Tours, France, has been OBJ
tanned by the American Red Cross for
The re- education of crippled and mutt
lated French soldiers, according to "A
telegram received from Washington to-
day by Marshall Hale, manager of the
Pacific division of the American Red
Cross.
Modern electric training work shops
have been installed at the national
professional institute for war Cripples
at Saint Maurice, France, by the Red
Cross, the telegram stated. Other
plants for training the soldiers for an
occupation that shall provide for his
injuries were also being outfitted in
France. according to the telegram.
The telegram stated that industrial
draughttng and designing, the making
OF surgical Instruments, tool making
and watch making offered great appeal
to ar-maimed men.
AUSTRIA WILL NOT -..... ......
Amsterdam, Feb. ia dispatch
from Vienna to the Handelsblad says
1t has been learned that Austria in
tends to give her previous assurance
that they will not asset the sovereign
ty OF Rumania but win leave a solution
Ct dynastic questions to the Ruman-
ians themselves.
The Rumanians. the dispatch adds,
will then declare their readiness to cede
the Dobrudja to Bulgaria, provided the
central powers frant Rumania beueyo-
lent support in the Bessarabian ques-
ton.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
TAPPING OF WIRES,
PROVOKES SAMMEES
Take Steps to Stop Huns
Listening in Practice.

With the American Army in Franco,
teb. li.-By the Associated Press
Places where the Germans have been
tapping the American telephone lines
at the front have been taken to pre-
vent these occurrences happening
again. Insulation has been found
scraped oft wires at a certain number
of places where the enemy has been
listening in.
one enemy wire actually was found
attached TO an American wire and
running out across No Mans land
just how this was accomplished is not
permitted 10 disclose, although among
the men there is talk of spy huts."
This tapping of wires at times
caused considerable temporary incon-
Venience. fictitious names being used
over the telephone lines for places and
OFFICES, american wires frequently
have been connected in some way with
those OF the enemy and on one pcca-
sion an American officer is said to
have talked to a German in a listening
post when he started to use the te,e-
phone. The German made a few tersc
remarks and then the connection was
/ broken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
REED TO LECTURE
HERE FOR HOOVER
Member of Foreign Mission
Coming March 8.

Dan 4. Reed, member of a special
mission which has just returned from
a two months visit to England and
France for the United States food ad
miI1istfation, will lecture In Missoula
on March 8, according to word received
here from the office OF the Federal
food administration at Bozeman.
The lecture will be of more than
usual interest to Missoula people since
II win be the first appearance In the
west of lecturer who will give an
official view of the food situation. Be-
sides telling of the actual food con-
ditions on the European continent
Mr.. Reed will give some interesting
side lights on the great struggle going
on over there"
Mr.. Reed Is Cornell graduate, san
attorney and an expert in the work of
community betterment lie is a pow
erful speaker and the sort OF man wht
carefully studies his subject before
talking about 1t. Mr.. Reed visited the
English. French and American
trenches in France and conferred with
the British and French food controllers
Mr.. Reed was one OF a party of six
who made the trip of official inspec-
ton to Europe. The men were under
fire for two days on the British front
Later they visited, under fire, the
devastated regions of Scissors, Rheime
and Verdun. While at the French
front they visited the sector in which
the first americans were killed. BY
A
heard u clergyman go through his
services while the shells whistled over
head.
: "fhc party visitcdsssthe agricultural
districts of France under guidance of
the French government. They will
give to their American audiences many
touches of greeting from the French
peasants.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18

Oliver Moroscos ever popular 1.-THE
Bird of Paradise" which comes to the
Missoula theater Wednesday. returns
this season with an admirable cast OF
players and an entirely new produc-
ton.
"The Bird of Paradise" unfolds re-
mnrkable era in theatrical history. 1t
has been in active service for seven
seasons and during that period forty
weeks each year it has "cruised" among
the major cities of these United States,
visiting every port of call worth men
tioning and always consistently to ca
pacity houses.
1t has achieved this record of popu-
larity without the help of a star; with
out offering TO its audiences the sweet
Establishments of laughter ("The Bird
Of Paradise" Is a tragedy; without
reliance upon any of the theater's stock
devices of craftsmanship.
1T is, therefore, a source of both
pride and amazement to it's manage
rlent, which loves its box office rec
ords, but processes not to know the
reason why the shekels continue to
come in The business men of the
theater, in fact who appraise plays
only in terms of profit and loss, have
fallen into the habit of regarding "The
Eird of Paradise" as a miracle, past
all comprehension.
One dramatic reviewer remarked
recently: THE Bird of Paradise is
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
CHIMPANZEE IN HOTEL
MAKES GOTHAM FAINT
Is "Pinchcd" and Hauled TO
Police Station.

New York, Feb. IA huge chin
ranzee, fashionahly nttircd in u suit o.
mems evening clothes, strolled into the
lobby of the knickerbocker hotel at
the dinner hour tonight. The animal
behaved decorousiy and attracted no
particular attention until woman
guest of the hotel noticed its face. She
screamed. Many other women joined
In the chorus.
Police reserves and a patrol wagon
We're called aud some OF the hotel om-
ploNes wished to send in IA fire alarm.
Several policemen arrested tho Chin
ran2ee and escorted 1t to the patrol
wagon. The driver saw its face and
announced he was through for the
night, A police captain then called
for volunteers and several animal low
crs agreed to escort the prisoner to
The station house.
The WIND was cold and on the way
the chimpanHce had II chill. Two or
three of the volunteers fell off the
wagon when he began to manifest his
by shrill screams. Arrived
at the Police station the chmpanZee
the lieutenant in charge by
lcapng up ON the desk and from there
to Il radiator where it perched con
tcndedly while police matron tainted.
Later the animals keeper was ar
rested on Il Cargo of disorderly con-
duct IL" said his pet escaped from a
Broadway theater where-it was on eN-
rt,i l,a IA
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
SERVES WHITE BREAD
ON "A WHEATLESS DAY
Restaurateur Has State Food
Boss for Customer.

Rozeman, Feb. 17.-Complaints that
some of the Bozeman restaurant keep
ers We're failing to observe the wheat
less and porlsless days reached Food
Administrator Atkinson and he decided
to personally investigate. He went to
the restaurant in this city operated by
X. Lgeros and bought ham sand
witch made with wheat bread. He
then informed the Greek owner Of his
identity and read the riot act to him.
The Greek is on the next draft list
and claimed that he forgot" when he
sold the ham sandwich on porkless
day. Mr.. Atkinson said he would
recommend leniency in the case to
the authorities at Washington provided
there We're no further violations and
in view OF the fact that the keeper of
the cafe expects to leave within few
weeks for the Camp Lewis cantonment.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18

one of the greatest successes of the
dramatic critic. l am unable to give
a reason why Peg o. My Heart should
have had such an extensive vogue: or
why David Warfield can play The
Music Master forever: or why Polly
anna has prospered; but l can read
the riddle of The Bird Of Paradise
II has succeeded because it Is one OF
the most fascinating plays of the last
ten yeass and because it's fascination
appeals to the romantic imagination
that is the common denominator of
the American mass mind. 1t has
glamour and emotion and all the rich
color OF romance"
After all its extensive travels "rhe
Bird OF Paradise" returns to this city
without wearing any of the symptoms
OF age and neglect. 1t Is staged and
acted as carefully as if 1t were in it's
first season. The role of .Iuana." the
kanaka girl, whose primitive soul the
play so thoroughly studies is this
season in the hands of Marion Hutch
ms, Il comedy and proficient actress
Who does better by it than many of
her predecessors. She realizes the
physical allure of .the character: she
registers every mood of the South Sea
Hawaiian princess; she has tropical
beauty, The others In the cast are
competent and the result is an excel
lent performance of an extremely good
piece of dramatic writing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-02-18
Sfung
Thief Robs Man in Room
at Florence Hotel.

That a robber walked out of his
room. down the stairs and through
the lobby of the Florence hotel to
safety was the complaint made to
the police last night by a man Civ
ing his name as A. Latino.
Latino, who admitted that he
had taken "a drink too many"
called the police station from the
lobby of the Florence and asked
for an officer. He told Officer
Peter Mcdonald, that he had
taken stranger up to his room in
the Florence for chat. never sus
pecting any evil. The man. he
said, excused himself and walked
out with a $40 bill which had been
lying on Lattine's table.
The man said he could not iden-
tify the robber. but that one of
the bellboys in the Florence hotel
could. The thief however, could
not be found.