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The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Again We Hear From France.

We are always glad to publish let
tiers from our boys already across the
water and those in thick of the fray
are doubly welcome. Everyone will
be interested in this letter from JOS
France.
France. March Sth. 1918.
Dear Mother:
have just received your dear letter
of January 10th. which found me in
good health and spirits.
would very much like to get hold
of the article you read. referring to
the misconduct of the A. f. F. in
France. Numberless letters have been
received in the states which are re-
puted to have been written by mem
bers of the A. T.. F.. but on investiga,
tion proved to have been written by
German agents in an attempt to bring
dscredit to the American army
The people at home seem to be very
prone to believe such attacks. They
do not need to worry about the boys
from such evils. But il is to be re
cretted that there is no protection at
home against pro,German lies.
I have not yet received the box you
spoke of In your letter. but expect it
every day. The winter has been very
disagreeable so far. but there seems to
he signs of spring and good weather
now.
l received letter from Harry :
short time ago and also box which
appreciate very much. Your affec-
tomato son, ~
J. A. CADF.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Dance for Soldier Boys.


One of the very swell social events
of the season was the ball given by a
number of local ladies at Elks' hall
Wednesday evening in honor of the
IL boys leaving for U. S. service in
the draft tomorrow. There were
about twenty-five couples who eXecu--
ed the terpsichorean art. to the en-
chanting strains of Parker's orchestra.
and the merriment temporarily over
shadowed the fact of the parting that
is soon to come. The young ladies
issued very pretty programs with
dances dedicated to various members
of the soldier party which they will
retain as delightful souvenirs of the
occasion. Following the dance was a
sumptuous banquet.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
DELTA COUNTY EXCEEDS HER
LIBERTY LOAN QUOTA s78. 600

Delta ccrB'y has done herself proud
in the pi1zent Liberty Loan Drive
and has already exceeded her estimate
by $4,000.
Wherever the solicitors have gone,
in nearly every instance their requests
have met with the heartiest response
and there is now on file with c. B.
Adams. the county chairman. subscrip-
tions and cash Amounting to S274. 600.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
OUR OLD FRIEND RAWALT
ATTACKED BY ANGRY MOB

G., IT. hawaii. NJ one tiAtc icPhF
sentative rom Gunnison county and
ex-editor of the Newspaper at Pao-
mia. who recently disposed of his
business affairs at Gunnison and un-
dertook to do some organization work
for the non-partisan league. found
himself in a dragnet OF worries last
Friday night when a committee OF
substantial business men dragged him
from his pillow. painted his automo-
bile bilious yellow and only refrain
ed from violence on his premise to
leave town at once.
The melee occurred at HaStun. n
small town on the east slope. l.await
is about sixty years OF age.
The complaining citizens charged
that Rawalt had made unpatriotic
and disioyal statements.
The attack OF Rowalt followed close
ly on the attack OF b. C. Morton. an
other league organizer. at Holly on
Tuesday of last week. at which time
an audience to which he was deliver
ing an address took exceptions to
the platform. He was rescued b. OF.
ficers and lodged in jail
Harry p. Tedrow. United Stl'ee
district attorney. on Saturday sent n
representative to investigate the Nor
ton affair. II is alleged that Morton
was reading from Woodrow Wilson's
The New Freedom. when someone
in the audience interrupted with the
remark that what he was reading
was untrue
II is said that Morton replied. IF
that is untrue. then Wilson is a liar .
At this statement the house was
reused to anger.
City officials the next day removed
Morton OF Lamar. where he has since
been in Jail awaiting the filing OF In
formation against him.
Representatives OF the league claim
that the Morton meeting was slant
for the purpose OF putting an end to
the leagues activities. The league
has been instrumental its re.resen-
tatives declare. in securing from the
state council OF defense an increase
In the price of broom corn of from
800 TO $3.50 ton. and aver that those
behind the trouble were broom corn
buyers.
The third instance occurred nj
Sedgwick when Charles Wick. an or.
ganizer for the league. was called be.
fore the local defense oomnci'. relieved
OF thirty.two checks for $t6 each.
which ne had obtained for member
ships. and ordered 70 leave the county
The preceding day another organizer.
named bacon. had been warned 10
stop soliciting for memberships in the
league in that territory. The checks
were placed in local hank. VIII
was told to take the matter up with
the state council OF defense, and or
dered out of the county. The farmers
have stopped payment on the checks.
Rawalt and Morton protest their
LOYALTY and declare they will prose
cute their assailarts.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
CITY BUYS NEW TRACTOR
FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

The city has purchased a new Emer-
son tractor for general use. Mayor
Hines had II doing some grading on
the streets this week and from all ap-
penranccs II will be a great time and
labor saver. Two days have been put In
on the county roads. in addition
some work in the city The tests so
far, Il is claimed, proved that the trac-
tor would do the work OF three teamr
with saving OF $40 a day.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
On Short Visit.

town. Iowa. came in Wednesday
for few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. F. Moon of Cedare ,ge. me two
gentlemen were formely in business
together in the Iowa city and are
old friends. Mr.. Benedict stated, when
asked what effect the war was having
on his business that the million dol
lar business OF the firm last year had
decreased to s650.0oO cr s7ou 600 this
year and until the war was over they
would be thankful to meet expenses
and have the business eft.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Sealed Proposals.

From Fred ID. Pyle. project manager
of the Gunnison tunnel project, we
have been requested to publish the
following: Sealed proposals will be
received at the office of the United
States Reclamation Service at Mont
rose. Colorado. until 2 O'Clock p. m.
April 81. 1918. for the construction Of
Schedules 4 and of the McClanahan
lateral. involving the excavation of
$500 yards of Schedule and 5000
yards of Schedule >. For particulars
address the U. S. Reclamation Service.
Montrose
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
New Man For Mt. States Co.

Recent arrivals are C. Howard and
family. from Cedaredge. They are
located with Addison Smith and fam
lily. Mr. Howard will be employed
with the Mountain States T. & T. Co.
Delta people will extend welcome r.
these newcomers.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Experiment with Pigeons.

Sunday the Somerset train crew
brought down with them four Homer
pigeons and at exactly IL: 40 the birds
were released. arriving in Somerset
at 1890 the homeward flight of forty
five miles being made in fifty min
utes. Recently the pigeons were set
free at the scene of the wreck mile
above Austin and made The journey
back in Just forty minutes.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Dinner Party at eiair's.

On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy NJ. Blair presided over perfectly
appointed dinner party at 6 o'clock.
Covers were laid for seven, and in
cluded three of the party who leave for
training camps tomorrow. The guests
were: Aubrey Bennett. Charles
Adams. Harry White. Del Flores and
Earl Wilson
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Mr.. And Mrs. Blair En-ertain.

In the honor of those of the guests
leaving this week for rervice, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy NJ. Blair enteytainei IN their
usual gracious manner at seven o'clock
dinner Tuesday evening The guests
of the occasion were: Messrs Aubrey
Bennett. "Chuch" Adams, EAT wilson,
Harry White and Del F'ores.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Speed Ordinance Changed.

1t has been amended that the speed
limit in the business district of the
city from Third to Sixth streets on
Main and Meeker. will be Is miles in,
stead of 12 as heretofore. In the resi-
dence part of the city. 90 miles instead
of Is. and in the alleys. IL instead of
10 as formerly. This ordinance will
soon be in effect.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
MEETING CALLED FOR MONDAY
. TO CONSIDER cELEeEAT'oN

A public meeting has heen called for
next Monday evening nj the city hall
for he purpose of discussing the mat
ter II n celebration for ''e'ta .is wear
As there was a successful celebrn-
tion here last year In the Wv OF an
entertainment and bie crow'l many
feel that this year there nh uld he
a big time this Fourth.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
oDEM WILL OPEN UP
ACROSS FROM CHURCH

Mr. and Mrs T. w. Odem announce
that they have rented the home of
Mrs. Adah Price across the street
from NJ. Z. church and will open up
their famous "Odem House" within the
next week. Mr.. Hixon will take
charge of the present house operated
by the Odems.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
On Indefinite Visit.

Among those gathered at the depot
to take the eastbound passenger train
Saturday morning was Guy Meyer
who goes to Missouri to spend a va
cation of indefinite duration with old
friends and neighbors. Mrs. Meyer
preceded him some three weeks ago
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Entertain At Dinner.

beautifully appointed seven
O'Clock dinner was given at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Frost Tuesday
evening. in honor OF Frank md Clar-
ence Drexel. who are among the boys
leaving Friday for army service. The
guests of this delightful occasion were
the Pears and Drexel families and the
Misses Foile Hester and Ruth Smith.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Dinner for Governor eunter.

On Monday evening fine dinner
was served at the home of Dr. and
Mrs. II. X. Porter. at. which Julius
Gunter, Governor. and all the mem
bers OF the Delta county Council
Defense we're guests.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Miss Arterberry Here.

Miss Esther Arterberry is in Delta
from her home in Gunnsion, visiting
her many Delta friends. The Arter-
berrys have resideu in Gunnnison for
the past two years. Mr.. Arterberry
being on the Denver Rio Grande run
from Gunnison to Ouray.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Ball Game Sunday.

Sunday afternoon the Eckert ball
team came down to cross bats with
our Delta boys, the game being play
ed at the Garnet mesa park. This
was the third game of the season be-
tween the two teams and resulted ir
a score of 12 to in favor of the Wis
itors
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Red Cross Benefit.

The concert given as a Red Cross
benefit at the NJ E. church Friday
evening was well attended by an en-
thusiastic audience. The Shakespeare
Club have only words OF praise for
their friends who SO cheerfuily donat.
ed their services. The receipts were
s12s and the expenses 81. This is
money for the gauze room.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
An Opportunity,

The ladies of the vicinity will have
an opportunity to learn of the manv
WAYS to apply Chi-Namel on the 30.N
of this month. when the lady cy"-
sent out by the company gives her
free demonstration at the Delta Har.l-
ware company's store.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Prominent People Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mcclellan and
little daughter Elizabeth left Monday
for Omaha. Nebraska, after visiting
the Hunsicker family of Eckert, and
attending to ranch business there.
The McClellans were formerly resi-
dents of Eckert and number their
Delta county friends by their acquain-
tances
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Stray Dogs.

Stray Dogs.
To date there have been 20 dogs
taxed, 80 dogs killed and dogs given
to people in the country. People who
have not paid the dog tax had better
do so at once or will find dog mis-
sing,,ps sfhe official dog catcher re
ports the matter. to this office.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Food and Plant Sale.

For the benefit OF the Red Gross.
a food and plant sale will be held on
Saturday. April 27th at Seebourn's
store. Four little girls will have for
sale plants and shrubs in pots for
transplanting; pies. cookies. marmal-
ade and jellies. All proceeds go TO
the Red Cross.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
viii Visit In Kansas.

Mrs. c. D. McReynolds and little son
Jimmie OF Cedaredge left Y 'sterday-
Mrs. McReynolds for several months
visit with relatives in Salina. Kansas
and Jimmie to visit his sister. Mrs
Huston Dahuf now in Ogden. Utah.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Orders Independent.

C. J. Adams. former city marshal of
Delta, but who now is in the eL ploy of
the government. called at the Inde-
pendent office "Wednesday morning
and ordered the paper sent .c him at
that point He said that his work was
close to Olathe and that he wanted to
keep fully posted on what wss doing
in Delta county.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Well Known Residents Co.

Leaving Monday afternoon for
visit in Los Angeles were Mr.. and
Mrs. B. L. Bertram of Eckert. These
worthy people may not return to this
section as they contemplate making
their home in the state of Nevada
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
cedaredee Boy Refurns.

An arrival Monday afternoon was
Fred Fogg. OF Cedaredge, who was
among the first of the Delta county
boys to offer their services to Uncle
Sam. Fred belonged to the crew of
the U. S. S. Huntington and was
sent home after suffering a nervous
break down caused from becoming
over heated while shoveling coal.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Here For Concert.

Here For Concert.
Miss Marie Olcott came down from
Montrose the latter part of the week
to assist in the Red Cross concert
given Friday evening and stayed over
for short visit with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. W. S. Olcott, returning Mon
day morning.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Arrive From California.

NrrtVe from CdIIfornIa.
Mrs. C. NJ. Hall and daughter, Rose,
arrived home Sunday from an ex-
tended visit in the state of California
The return trip was made overland as
far as Durango and from there by
rail They report a~deiightful trir
members of the party will follow later
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Tom Mostyn Moves Big Herd.

Tom Mostyn moved his big herd of
fat steers from California mesa to
the Surface Creek district on Tues
day of this week In the bunch were
about 100 head of fat steers.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
carroItor, Missouri Heard From.

A letter received recently from w
j. Sims OF Carrolton. Missouri, says:
~ clipped the article from the Delta
Independent about the invasion OF
his country by the Germans. of 400.
oo0 from South Americn to invade
the Pacific coast. read the art'
Gle at liberty loan rally and Great.
ell sensation. Your paper Is inter
Getting az showing tho loyalty OF the
citizens OF Delta county and vicinity
Carroll county will go over the top
with her &340.0O0."
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Mr.. vickery Home.

George Vickery arrived home the
latter part of the week for few days
with the family after trip to Den
yer and Grand Valley, interested in
the oil shale business
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Have Pleasant Visit.

Arrivals on the North Fork Monday
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Hotchkiss
and mother. Mrs. Bear, after spend
ing the weekend with. friends and
relatives in Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Former Delta Resident Has God 10,

Mrs. Mary Botsford Charlton. II is
reported has been promoted to man
aging editor of Peoples Home Journal
a publication OF Boston, Mass. The
promotion will be received with great
JOY by her Delta friends. Mrs. Charl.
ton, resided here many Years ago. and
In letter few days ego to Delta
county friend. said she was always
glad to hear bit of news from old
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
UreIe sam.. LittIe Workers, Busy,

Uncle Sam's Little Workers' Busy.
The children are as interested these
days In helping swell funds of Red
Cross work along as are their elders
The little Misses Ethel Porter. Dor.
othey Day. Virginia and Alice Rupr
have collection OF nice plants and
shrubs to sell for the cause and are
also to show their skill In cooking.
with some assistance from their moth.
ers. the results to be on sale Saturday
at Seabourn's sale.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Home on Furlouoh.

Lieutenant r. A. Trumble, who is
spending thirty-day furlough with
home folks In Crawford and Tellu
ride was here between trains Tues
day. Lieutenant Trumble belongs to
Co. I. 18th Infantry, Camp Kearny.
In his company are three Delta coun
ty boys, Roy Shultz. Clyde Mcmillan
and Wesley Anderson. He says the
boys are in fine condition and spirit.
and are anxiously awaiting their call
for actual service.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26

Alex Calhoun Makes Shipment.
Alex Calhoun shipped out three cars
of cattle Saturday, consisting of about
130 head. They were all yearlings.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
From Kansas.

From Kansas.
Mrs. c. Alphin was expected in the
latter part of the week for a short
visit with the o. Scott family.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26
Red Cross Benefit.

The following program will be reu.
dered under the auspices of the Rebek-
ah lodge at the I. o. O. F. hall. Thurs.
day evening, May 9th. beginning at
7:45
Selection .........-... .Rebekah Orchestra
violins. Pasl Shelton, Miss Jennie
lie Mari.
Comets. Irvine Hunter. Jr.. Clay
Rutter.
Flute. Carl Smith.
Clarinet, Alfred Kyffin.
Piano. Mrs. Hopson.
Vocal Duet . Misses Anna Acker and
Olive Pelham.
Vocal Solo. Philippa Conlit
Qusrtette... Mr. Kvffin. Miss Gillette.
Jessie Clark. pianist.
Vocal Miss Mary Tuckc"
Selection n........................... Orchestra
Star Spanglcd Banner. Audience
Progressive 800. High Five and Finch
Admission 25 cents.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-26

Commit
Red Cross
You will I
what you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-24

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
BRITISH OFFICERS, GUESTS
OF CLUB, UNDER SILENT RULE

Five British army Officers were
guests Of the University club at its
luncheon wednesday noon. and were
introduced to The mem bers but OW-
ing 20 a ruling Of the British war Of
flee they could not make any talks
on their work. They were. Mai j.
T. Dawson. G.. c. Royal Engineers,
Mai C. H. Bailey. army gymnasrir
staff. Capt. r. c. EdmOuds, machine
gun corps, Capt c. r. ~. Stewart,
Gordon Highlauders. and Capt T. A.
Phillips. Kings own regiment. They
were accompanied bE Capt j. J.
Betherum. assistant adiutaut OF the
54tl L. $. infantry.
a program Of musical numbers was
furnished by William (-RaC Time
BiI'1 Taylor. pianist and r. B. Redlc,
vocal sOlOist The entire assembly
Joined I'm the chorus Keep Your
Head Down. Fritzie Boy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
GERMANS lombard U. S.
LINE; AMERICANS HEROES
the gun. It is also related that
one American sharpshooter Killed

the gun. It Is also related that
one American sharPshOoter killed
10 Germans.
In a village a short distance behind
the front lines, Gladys and Irene
Mcintyre. sisters Of Mount Vernon. n.
r., Salvation Army Representatives.
during the height Of the engagement
handed out TO the soldiers. coffee,
chocolate. dOughnuts and much good
cheer. They went on with their work
while abe shells we're falling ali
around them and would not leave un-
til at last they were ordered TO do So
Now they are called daughters Of the
regiment Miss Irene Mcintyre said:
Finest Fellows In The World.
Eve want TO 20 back 10 our boys.
They are the finest fellows in the
world, not afraid Of anything. ANY
woman would be glad 70 die 10 serve
them IL is inspiring 10 hear them
talk for they are filled with enthusi-
asm and determination 10 fight 10 the
finish They say they would like 20
go home, but not until the victory
has been won. When there is a lull
in the trenches they come 20 our
village and help us wash dishes and
cook"
AT another point near the front a
middle aged motherly woman, also Of
the Salvation Army. is Drawing the
German shells TO dispense comforts 10
the men
Il had to come to France" she said,
"to find out what wonderful boys we
raise in America
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
FOUR FROM SOUTHWEST ARE
TO RECEIVE COMMISSIONS

Washington, d. c.. April s4-The
adjutanr generals office. through the
committee on public information. to-
day announced the list OF graduates
from the third officers training camp
at Fort OglethorDe. Ca The list
gave the candidates name. home
address and the service Tor which he
qualified as prospective second lieu
tenant Included were the following
from Tar western states
Texas
Becker. Bernard c.. Beleu- y. 81.
Hearue. Hugh i. Ray. 4 clz0na.
kirkpatrick, Charles P-. Hayden,
Ariz.
Fred Nerlzin. who enlisted In the
national guard from FL Paso. had
been working about q year for the
Fairbanlls-Cassid company Of Chi
caBo, when he enlisted and was sent
to camp at Chattanooga. Mesdames
Nathan and Maurice Goldoft. J. Stol-
aroff and "a Rosenberg, Kate Merkin
and Joe and Dave Alerlzin are his
sisters and brothers in Fl Paso. He
was selected from 1900 men for the
honor Of being sent 10 Fort Ogle-
thorpe FOR training.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
LIBRARY OFFERS BOOKS ON
WAR VEGETABLE GARDENING

The public library has receiver
ron the national war garden com
signmeut of its books. War Vege-
table Gardening and the Home
storage Of Vegetables" and will be
glad. while these last. 20 distribute
them 10 those wishing information on
gardening and the storage OF vege-
tables. librarian Maud sullivan said
ny ednesday- These books are Of 81
pages. well illustrated and the con-
slgnment received here is the special
Southern edition.
This commission inspired the plant
ING last year Of over 100000 war
gardens iu various parts OF the United
stat es- the product of which was es-
llnated 20 De worth S250.O00.000.
The commission has recently sent or
GAMERS throughout the south and
they reported an unprecedented in
lerest in all the southern states In
war garden planting This interest.
me commission estimates, viii result
IN seVerSl hundred percent increase
IN garden planting IN the south this
year
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
ARMY RECRUITERS WILL TAKE
MEN FOR THE NEW TANK CORPS

Men qualified by former experience
as truck or tractor operators are par
tcularly wanted for the army "tank"
service. Informapon regarding this
branch Of the service can De secured
from the office Of the director Of the
tank corps. T28. 18th street n W.
washington. u. O.. or upon applica-
ton TO Capt. +. W Fonda. recruiting
officer at El paso. capt Fonda viii
secure authority for the enlistment
of all men who are qualified for tank
service. II application is made TO him.
Enlistments al the local recruiting
office for the various branches OF the
q rmy are going along very satisfac-
torily. Capt. Fonda announced We'd
uesdav. Three men were accented
for the regular army Wednesday
morning: Edgar II. Smith. Amar-
ITO. Texas. cavalry Julian T. Torres,
salem. y ~. infantry, and Currie E.
Hargis. Bisbee. AriZ-. signal corpS-
For the national army the follow
ing were accepted Leon T. Corwin
Claremore. Okla. ordnance coADs,
William II. Mcdonald. corner Oregon
and Missouri streets. FL Paso. Texas
205th repair shops; Louis An1ya, AL
buquerque. y. n ORDINANCE corps