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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
SAYS u. S.
HAS MIGHTY ARMY

BEHIND THE BRITISH LINE IN
| FRANCE. April 2O.-(Correspond.
ence of the Associated Press.)-The
Germans are in for a rude awakening
If they are sincere in discounting the
American army now in France, in the
opinion of F. NJ. Cutlack, assistant
official correspondent with the Aus
tralian Imperial Force here.
The Americans" he asserted have
spirit for which the Kaiser would
, sacrifice a good half of his numbers
If he could get it into his troops to-
day" Returning from a visit to the
American forces. Mr.. Cutlack wrote:
The dominant fact in the arrival
of the United States army is the hugs
biEness of ii. 1t is new-new as
! paint-aRd keen as racehorse in
training-or rather a whole paddock.
full of racehorses. The world will
probably not have the chance again
of seeing such a spectacle of amateur
warlike earnestness, for the Ameri.
cans are learning very fast.
1T saw something of the same sort
when the Australian army began long
| ago in 19lf-the same light-hearted
enthusiasm, the same rich, raw quail
/ ity all unframed and inexperienced,
the same outpouring of the very best
OF whole country in an emotion of
national pride, counting neither cost
nor returns. The Americans are not
| soldiers yet, and no people realize it
| better than themselves how much they
have still TO do to make themselves
/ soldiers, but they will be great and
powerful army in probably shorter
time than they reckon upon.
Great armies have before this been
raised for great causes, and the Brit.
ish empire has the best of reasons
for knowing how with the vital spark
in him the most unmilitary civilian
may become fine soldier. But nc
army you can read OF in history ever
marched with more splendid ardol
or faced a great struggle with sercnel
satisfaction than the American EXpe
dictionary force in France.
. And it is such a mighty army
They will not tell you how big, an,
YOU are discouraged from guessing
. but We ran through all a spring da
in a huge automobile and still III
American host dotted the landscape
, drilling. marching. manoeuverina
building camps and roads.
, They are learning the art O
fighting from the best soldiers o
France and Britain and many of thei
officers as attaches of one sort or an
other have seen lot of service from
the German and Turkish side as well
We found a major who had watChe,
the Gallipoli campaign from the tol
Of Battlcship Hill and was in the con
iidenCc Of Liman Won Sanders and tn
Turkish Pashas. lie has therefore
particularly warm regard for the Aus
tralans.
1--WE went up to see the American
. line in Lorraine. In their khaki an
round. tin hats. among the Lorrain
hills they look and act very much lik
our own men; indeed they might b
), our own fellows. They have the sam
u sturdy, sClfreliant look. Thep sprea
y themselves over country in the fasl
ion of men accustomed to vast space
J, They walk with the same easy, fire.
limbcd carriage. Their discipline
rather contributed voluntarily to
IS common good in violation of tmpe
IF amcnt and upbringing.
h Against these men. rs against Il
n men Of the British empire, the &c
@ mans have no chance"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
LIBERTY LOAN
SLOWLY CLIMBING

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Sub.
scriptions to the third Liberty Loan
fund were reported today at the sum
Of Sl.23S,9jO. The returns are coming
in slowly. half the time allowed for
the drive having been consumed with
less than half OF the amount required
subscribed, but II Is unqucstioncd that
the quota will be reached before the
period fixed for the drive has expired
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
MORE JAP TROOPS
FOR VLAOIV0ST0K

LONDON. April 2O.-Owing to the
increased anti-Japanesc dcmonstra-
tlons at VladIvostok. where japanese
British marines recently landed, il
has become necessary to arrange for
rcinforccmcnts, says the Telcgraph's
exchange correspondent
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
HOUSE SAYS CREEL
Is OISRESPECTFUL

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-The
house today refused to accept the
special report made by Postmaster
General Burleson on the amount OF
printed matter sent American soldiers
by the committee on public inrorma,
ton, because il contained statements
by George Creel, chairman of the
committee which a special inyestiga
tion committee of the house Charac
terized as "impertinont and disrespect
full"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
WAR TRADE BOARD
ISSUES ENEMY TRADE LIST

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-A revis.
ed enemy trading list, containing five
thousand names and including enemy
firms in the neutral countric sor Eu-
rope was issued today by the war
trade board. United States dealers
will be expected to strike these firms
from their trading lists.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
ACTIVE FIGHTING HAS HALTED
EACH SIDE PREPARES FOR NEW ATTACK
Badng Operations Continue On French 'front.' French Take
Prisoners Near Hangard Untavorabe Weather Inerferes
With Troop Movements

PARIS. April 20.-Actiye fighting
operations have halted for the time
being along the French front. Each
side is silently preparing for the new
onslaught that must come within a
few hours. Whether the new attack
will be launched by Hindenburg or
Foch cannot now be predicted. Many
military writers are inclined TO the
belief that the allied smash will come
within the week but Foch Is biding
his time and many other discussers
OF the military situation express the
view that he will inflict still further
loss upon the enemy before attack
ing even though his drive must be
made from the channel ports. II is
thought probable that the Ger
mans will again attack, either in Pi-
cardy OF on the Flanders-Artois front.
while over cvey move they have made
hangs the menace OF an allied smash
that will seek to annihilate them. I'm
favorable weather has settled down
upon the northern battlefield but this
II not relied upon as a check to the
German attack, for heretofore the
enemy has selected mist, rain and
cold periods within which to conduct
his operations. The lull is believed
TO be the result ct the appalling losses
OF the German army. which during the
,,g, 80, 1ayg boya rapgpd guCb daplp.
tions in organizations that offensive
tactics must await the arrival OF new
troops. HIndenburg is now engaged
In moving up new troops and supplies
along the Lys river and these move
ments are bringing heavy artillery
bombardment from the British lines.
FRENCH REPULSE
RAIDS
PARIS. April 20.-German troops
last night launched raiding operations
against the French lines in the re-
gion OF Hangard cn Santcrre. south
east OF Amiens several OF these at
tacks were begun but the war office
today announces that they were fail.
ures. The French succeeded in cap
turing some prisoners. Artillery bonn.
bardment occurred actively along the
southern battle line between Lassigny
and Noyon.
BRITISH REGAIN
GROUND NEAR GIVENcHY
LONDON. April 2O-Nine machine
guns. a trench mortar and some pris
oners were taken by the British in q
local operation yesterday south OF the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
LONDON HAS MEASLES TOO

LONDON. April 2O.--Unusual prev
alcnco Of measles and several minor
childrcn's ailments in London this
spring Is attributed as undoubtedly
due TO the carrying Of infected chill.
drcn into afraid shelters.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
WOOD WILL BE ACTING
QUARTERMASTER GEN.

WASHINTON. April 20.-Licuten-
ant Colonel Robert p. Wood who was
recently nominated brigadier gencr.
al, Is slated for appointment as acting
Iuartcrmastcr general OF the army,
relieving Maj General Goethals of. the
detailed work of that difficult office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
WITH LABOR SHY, MANY
SEEK GOVERNMENT JOB

ALABAMA CITY. Ala, April 90
While Industries are crying for labor
and every farmer has the help want
ed" sign out, there are plenty Of men
available to man tho post offices of
the country. if the Alabama City Of
flee can be taken as criterion. Tho
position of postmaster here was re
Gently vacant and in less than nc
time there were six applicants for The
job.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
gratitude and appreciation to the
many kind friends who assisted and
comfOrted us during our recent sor-
row. The loving hearts of friends
make it easier to bear the departure
of our loved one.
MRS. ALEX HAY and Family,
MIR. and MRS. j. S. HAY.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
CELEBRATE THEIR 65th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

MARION. ILL.,. April 2O.-Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Spiller, of this city.
have just celebrated their sixty.fifth
wedding anniversary. They have nine
children. These, with forty-three mem
bcrs of two following generations.
were present. Mr.. Spiller is eighty
five years old and his wife is eighty
two.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
FORMER MAYOR Is KNlTTER

COLLINSVILLE, H., April 2O.-The
local chapter of the American Red
Cross has revealed the identity OF
the mysterious man knitter," who
gained fame as the unknown. He is
X. G.. Knceder, former mayor of this
city. His name was published as
soon as he completed his first sweat
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
u. S. STEAMSHIP
SUNK NEAR FOREIGN PORT

NEW YORK. April 2O.-Thc Amcri-
can steamship Florence II was sunk
with loss Of life near n foreign port
recently. according to information re-
ccivcd in shipping circles here today.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-04-20
BRITIsH REGAIN
GROUND NEAR GIVENCHY

LONDON. April 2O.-Nine machine
guns. a trench mortar and some pris-
Oners were taken by the British in a
local operation yesterday south OF the
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
SOUTH GARNET MESA
, . . . . . % . . . . . . .

Miss Bertha Dunlap of Grand juno
ton is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. H.
Agnew. The lady vii be here about
two weeks.
Mrs. A. S. Harwood left for Ouray
Thursday for visit of about two or
/ three weeks with her brother, George
F'arrar. Mrs. Harwood contemplates
very pleasant visit in the cool
mountain city.
A letter from Mr.. Will Watts to the
Get-together club of this section con-
veyed the news that Mrs. Watts, who
went to Denver a few weeks ago for
treatment by a specialist, is very much
improved and that he is confident of
a very speedy recovery. Mrs Watts
gained over 21a pounds in the first
members of the club are very glad to
hear this news and hope that she may
continue to improve and that she will
soon be back with us again.
The Get-Together club met with
Mrs. S. M. McClurg in Peach Valley
June 6. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Edgar Wilkinson on Garnet
Mesa June 27. This club lost its first
member by death June 13s Mrs. Lewis
George OF Garnet heights. She had
been member only a few months
but had endeared herself to all She
came to Colorado four years ego in
the hope that the change would restore
her health, but after a long struggle
she was forced to resign herself to
Gods will The bereaved husband and
son have the sympathy of the club
This community was shocked by
the sudden death of Mrs Josephine
Champion, mother-in-law of w. H Co
field. She had not been we'll for some
time, but her condition was not con.
sidered critical, as she was able to
attend to household duties at home
She did not arise Monday morning
and Mr.. Cofield prepared the morning
meal for himself and hired man After
breakfast was over Mr.. Cofield went %
her room and found her dead in bed
She had passed away peacefully dur.
ing the night, presumably the cause
/ of her death that of heart failure
I Mrs. Champion had mourned the death
of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Cofield
two years ago. and had often said that
she longed for the time when she
might be with her daughter, so what
is our loss is her gain. She was loved
and respected by all who knew her.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given, that special
meeting of the stockholders of the
Remington-Ellio Shoe and Clothing
company, held in the office of said COM
pany at Delta Colorado, on the 31st
day of May, A D. 1918, all of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of said
company being represented at said
meeting, it was duly moved, seconded
and carried that the said The Reming-
ton-Eiliot Shoe and Clothing company
be dissolved.
And the undersigned, president and
secretary, of said company, do hereby
certify in accordance with said resolu-
ton, that the said corporation is dis
solved and that all of the debts of
said corporation have been fully paid.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 31st
day of May. A. D. 1918.
Attest; C.. B. ELLIOTT, President
A. C. REMINGTON, Secretary.
corporate Seal.)
First pub. June 6, last pub. July IL,
1918
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN
STATE ASSEMBLY

Pursuant with the instructions from
the members of the Republican State
Central Committee, a State Assembly
of delegated Representatives of the
Republican party of Colorado is 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 Statos Senator.
Judges of the Supreme Court.
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary of State.
Treasurer.
Auditor.
Attorney General
Superintendent of Public Instruc
tion.
Regents Of the University of Colo
rado.
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 15C
votes. or major portion thereof. cast
for Hon. George A. Carlson for gov
ernor, making the number of delegat
es from each county as follows:
No. of
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
THE WEST POINT OF BUSINESS

The Business School is the training
camp for the battle field of business.
The Business School exists because
it is natural complement of success
full business building. New recruits
must be constantly supplied to hte
ranks of business enterprise.
Business firms use Hoers Business
College to qualify young people for the
clerical positions. The College will re-
ceive raw recruits at any time and is
in a position to equip them thoroughly
and rapidly.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
SHALL COUNTY CONTINUE TO
HAVE THE COUNTY AGENT

At the July meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners, new con-
tract with the county agent must be
made for the coming year and the
Board desires an expression from the
farmers of the several sections of the
county at the meeting, as to the bene-
fits derived from the employment Of
an agent the past year, before renew
ing the contract.
1t is suggested that in the mean
time. the farmers of the different
sections arrange meetings, talk this
matter over and send Representatives
to meet with the board the 1st Monday
in July. % &c
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
Notice OF sheriffs SAFE.

Notice is hereby given, that under and
by virtue of a certain writ of execu-
tion to me issued from the District
Court OF Delta County, State of Colo
rado, dated May "a A. D., 1918, in a
certain cause wherein Starr Nelson is
plaintiff and Guy P. Meyer defendant,
for the sum of $4,000 debt and $3.50
costs, with interest from and after
the 25th day of February, A. D 1918,
at eight (S)- per cent, per annum,
have levied upon and will sell at public
auction at the South Front Door of
the County Court House in the city
of Delta, County of Delta and State
of Colorado, on Saturday, the 9Th day
of July. A. D. 1918. at the hour of
1O:00 o'clock a. m, the following de-
scried personal property, to-wit:
36,001 shares of the capital stock OF
the Nelson Meyer Orchard Land Com
pany. standing in the name of Guy P.
Meyer, defendant upon the books of
the said The Nelson-Meyer Orchard
the following assignments as collater-
al security:
First: An assignment of 10000 shar-
es of stock in said company to secure
the Indebtedness of 100000 and in
terest to Starr Nelson.
Second: $1,000 shares of said stock
are subject to an Indebtedness OF
Sill 100000 in favor of ]. F. Sanders,
with interest
Third: Five thousand shares of said
stock are subject to an indebtedness
in favor of ]. F. Sanders, assignee of
the Delta National Bank in the sum of
s2250 and interest.
Said shares of stock will all be sold
to the highest and best bidder for
cash in order to satisfy said execution,
or so much thereof as said shares will
bring.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this oath
day of May. A. d. 1918.
! NJ A. DAVIS,
Sheriff of Delta County.
First pub. June 81. last pub. Jure 2s-
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
Notice Of Adjustment Day

e Estate of Reuben T. Peppers, De-
ceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for adjustment to the
County Court of Delta ounty, Colo
rado. on the Gath day of June. A. D.
1918.
H. G. SNYDER, Administrator Of
the Estate of euRen T. Peppers, Decd.
First pub. May "a; last pub June 21
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

H. Maston Risley. optometrist, will
be at Roy l.. Smiths Thursday. Friday
and saturday. June %, 2S and 90. for
the correction of eye troubles. My
diagnosis and methods are especially
valuable for children as well as grown
ups. and glasses are not prescribed in
every instance. Consultation free.
First week of every month, Room "a,
Canon Block, Grand Junction
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

Board, unless claimed by owner on or
before June 25. 1918, said estray will
be sold by this Board for the benefit
of the owner when found.
STATE BOARD STOCK COMMITS
SIONERS, Denver, Colorado
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
Delta Lad Promoted

Delta Lad Promoted
]. D. Helmick, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. NJ. Helmick of this city, is
now a sergeant in the cavalry divi-
sion at Waco, Tex. Young Helmick
enlisted four years ago last February
Ind spent some time at Hachita, N. NJ
Since his recent promotion he has
gone to Waco, Tex, to an officers
training school. We are always glad
TO learn of honors for "our boys"
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
corinu to Delta

cominu to Delta
S. r. Berger. the we'll
known Grand Junction OPTIC q
metrist and opticiar. announces that
he will be ut the relta hotel for two
'avs. Sunday and Monday. June %
nd si Glasses correctly fitted
Satisfaction guaranteed. CSC
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

Credentials To rdelegates elected
should be matted TO Republican Head
quarters. Immediately after the ad-
j7urnment OF County Assembly sell
Nct'ng same. so that the temporary
ro'l call may be made up previous to
'te meeting of the State Assembly.
JOHN +. VIVIAN. Chairman.
l.. Il. GIRARD. Secretary.
Denver Colorado. May Gath. 1918.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
Estray Advertisement
. % 80 90 - 4

Estray NuVertisemeN
Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that the following de-
scried animal was taken up near, Del
ia, Delta, County, Colorado, on or
aout May 80, 1918. To-wit; One brown
saddle mare, about 10 years old, weight
about 1000 pounds, branded W.
Said animal being unknown to this
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
10 Kansas on Visit

To Kansas on Visit
Mrs NJ. l.. Head departed Tuesday
morning for Agra. Kansas, where she
will visit a couple of months with her
daughter, Mrs. Ragsdale.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
Volunteers Wanted

To 20 up on the Delta-Nucla road
sunday and donate a few hours to put
ting the roadbed in shape The Nucla
peop'2 want to help us celebrate on
Iuly 4th and they will all be here IL
the road Is made passable.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
00OaMiz6
DONT'S-

Don't carry larse sums OF none
Nround with you Hold-ups are no
iaheard of
Don't hide money around tn.
ouse There are few burglars left
Don't be extravigant. put YOU
Money In this bank and add all 20,
.an spare to II.
Don't fall to take this advice anc
ou will have an easy and happ,
~ axe
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
Local school Ma'am Home

Local school Ma'am Home
Miss Gertrude Amsbary was a vel
come arrival home Tuesday morning
from Boise. Idaho. where she closed
n successful school year last Friday.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

Mrs. Minnie Taylor left Friday for a
weeks vacation in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
3 = = N>NAAAA . . . .

% . . . . = . . . . . . .
Mrs. Minnie Taylor left Friday for
weeks vacation in Denver.
j. g. ingram went ov, - to Denver
Tuesday morning for a brief business
visit.
Miss Winnie Ash went up to OIathe
Wednesday morning for a visit with
relatives and friends.
Miss CLARA Hofer went home to
Paonia Saturday evening, to spend
Sunday with home folks.
After several days at Cedaredge on
business, Bert Beal returned Wednes-
day to his home at Montrose
George Bruce Jr. visited in the city
several days last week, returning to
his home at Montrose Saturday.
Mrs. Ed. Mahoney and two sons
came down from Somerset Wednesday
morning and made a short visit in the
city
Mrs. c B. Adams returned Saturday
evening from Canon City, where she
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Trout
Misses Ruby Hart and Lucille Bolton
came down on Taylor's auto stage
"Wednesday for their weekly music
Lessons.
Misses Stella and Ethel Snoddy left
the city Saturday afternoon for Pan
do. Colo. where they viii spend the
summer
SATURDAY afternoon .Iiss Katherine
Dittman arrived from Daytona, Fla,
for visit of several weeks with Miss
Marie Bertrand.
George Waite Mr.. Snedfield and
George Counen came down on w. E.
Taylor's stage Wednesday and spent
the day in The city on business
Mr and Mrs. J. F. Kyle and Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Rule motored down
Friday from Nontrose and spent sew
eral hours in the city on business and
pleasure.
Miss Winifred Castle. Miss Laura
Mower and Miss Jennie Hand are
among those who left the latter part of
the week to attend summer school at
Gunnison
Mrs. c. z. Lockwood is the nurse
in charge Of the tiny Hotchkiss twins.
Her husband. DR.. Lockwood of Olathe,
enlisted several months ago and is a
lieutenant in the surgeons corps
c. v Temple returned to his home
at Victor FRIDAY morning. He had
visited several days with his friend
Louis Helmke, who left the same day
with the soldier recruits for training
camp.
Following a delightful months visi,
with Miss Lois Brewer and other Delta
friends, Miss Faith Kiddoo left Sat
urday morning to take up her duties
as domestic science teacher at the
Gunnison Normal.
On Friday evening Mrs. S. l. Frcd
rcgill arrived from her home q. ANA
rillo, Tex. with her son Lorraine. Sh'
viii pend several weeks at the hom,
of he parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Il
Fisher. on Garnet Mesa,
\
i Friday morning Mrs. w. VI. Pobert
son and little daughter Willie Lou lef
for their home in Darlington. Okla
after pleasant visit of several day
with H. C. Snyder and family The!
stopped at Cripple Creek for hor
stay With Mrs Robertson's brother
Mr. and Mrs. II. NJ. Curtis departed
with their family for Pueblo, wher,
MIR curtis has a lucrative position
awaiting him. They have resl~ed her,
several years and have many friend:
who viii wish them well in their new
home.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

J. g ingram went ov ,r to Denver
Tuesday morning for a brief business
visit.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

Miss Winnie Ash went up to olath
Wednesday morning for a visit wit
relatives and friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

Miss CLARA Hofer went home tc
Paonia Saturday evening. to sp End
Sunday with home folks.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

After several days at Cedaredge on
business, Bert Beal returned Wednes-
day to his home at Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1918-06-21

George Bruce Jr visited in the city
several days last week, returning to
his home at Montrose Saturday.