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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25

Meanwhile, patriotic Americans will produce to the utmost the thing known to be essential the fish, confident that honesty, wisdom and common sense and time will solve the problem now perplexing, irritating and, in some cases re- tarding a great industry-the fishing industry of southeastern Alaska. Hoping that congress will look at the question in the proper light.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25
KETCHIkAN WHARF co.
 C. M. TAYLOR

COOK THE TURKEY
 with our coal and 1t will be done to . turn that rich golden brown produca, ble only with strong even heat. Bet. ter order some right now. YouTl need 1t anyway. Phone us the size and quantity you require and we'll ooe that it gets promptly to you.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25
IMITATION

Is the sincerest form of flattery, tha, !, why 1t pleases us to hear that other iannaries claim to do work just like ours. 1t is tribute to the excellence or our iauderin3 which we fully ap preciate. But why not have the origi- nal! Send us your wasnaDies ana you won't nave to gay rhey are as perfect as ours. The work will be ours and the real thing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25
WE HAVE NO OBJECTION.

Since the bids were closed or the one quarter pound of wool auctioned off by the Pres ident, the Juneau papers apparently take pleas ure in reminding their readers often that Juneau outbid all others. Which is very nice because 1t shows both generosity and ambition, com mendable attributes but these papers should
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25

SCANDINAVIAN N. E. CHURCH Preaching service every Sunday at 1880 ?. n. A. D. Hall.
 Prayer Meeting in the different homes on Thursday evenings 8 P. M Ladies' Aid Society meets every two weeks on Thursday evenings. All Scandinavians are cordially invited.
 A. SLEIPNES, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25

kETcHlKAN CAMP N. 20. A. 8,
 Meets every Monday evening at D. m. Visiting brothers welcome-Geo. Morrison, A. C., D. Smith Harris, A. R. (Hall for rent, apply to J. D. Rounse- felL)
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25
FIRST M. E. CHURCH

FIRST M. E. CHURCH Sunday church service 1t II a. m., and 7:3o ?. m. Thursday prayer meet 'S p. m. First and Third Wednesday ai- ternoon at 2:30 Ladies' Aid Society," |C. NJ. Van Marter, Pastor. CATHOLIC CHURCH Low Mass at S:30 a. m.; High Mass at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:30 |p. m.; Sunday vespers at 7:30 ?. m.:
 Week Day Mass at a. m.-Rev Paul
 F. Kern. Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-25
AT THE cHuRchEs

:. < < < :. # !: :. .s 4 + + + + <. . I.
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 Il a. m. Morning Prayer, and ser mon. Sunday School at 12. 7:30 D. m. Evening Prayer and sermon.
 The Boys Club meets every other Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. in the Guild room. The Ladies Giuld meets every Thursday at ? p. m. in the 0iuld room.
 REV. R. c. JENKINS. D. D.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Colonial Man Has a Birthday.

Monday, April 18th marked one of
the annual milestones in the life of
our popular Colonial proprietor. B. L.
Reynolds, and his charming wife in
vited number of gentlemen to
royal seven O'Clock dinner in honor
of the occasion. The dining room was
attractively decked for the event and
the entire house brathed hospitality
There were just a round dozen of
them, including the host. and the were
as follows: Dick Raber (his business
name is r. c. Aubrey Bonnet.
Charley tChuck) Adams. Walter Ora
ham land his friends call him BID
Charlie Parker who signs the Colcra
State bank statements Charles E, with
the accent on the f. Earl Wilson and
five physicians and dentists known
as Doc Charles Il. Burgin. w II. Flu
allen, a. w. Macarthur. B. O. Windle
l.. A. Hick. and mine host B. l.. Rev
nolds who everybody addresses the
familiar term of Bert He strenuous
ly denies that that spot on the top of
his Uranium. so bereft of hirsute
adornment. is sign of declining
years. Anyway. it was a delightful af-
fair and keenly enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
MAJOR cHARLEsWoRTH PRAISED
FOR HIS ADDRESS ON COAST

Major Charlesworth received let
ter n few days ago from the chairman
of the local church liberty committee
Of San Diego. California. The letter
says:
My Dear Sir: In behalf of the
brotherhood of the First NJ. f. church
OF San Diego. thank you for your
eloquent and patriotic address to the
men of the church here. ! got busy
selling bonds hence failed to note
you r departure, otherwise | should
and have personally expressed our ap
probation at the moment that I essay.
ed to do so. you we're receiving con
rratulations from others, hence my
derelction.
Again thanking you ] am. very sin
cereIy yours W. ID. CRUM.
Chairman Local Church Liberty Loan
committee.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
POPULAR DELTA GIRL HAS
PLEASANT LUNCHEON FRIDAY

On April 18th Nell Macauley attain
ed the advanced age of thirteen years.
and her grandma and aunts royalty
entertained eleven young ladies' in her
honor, the affair being in the nature
of progressive luncheon.
The first course was served at the
home of Mrs. L. G. Macauley, and the
girls were then escorted to the home
of Mrs. Byron Fisher where the sec
ond course was enjoyed. Here they
we're blindfolded and they didn't know
where in the world they were going,
but they smelled gasoline and heard
the chug-chug of an automobile and
they knew that they were ION their
way
When the auto stopped they stop
ped, too, and obediently filed into
something Eyes, it was a house, for
they heard a screen close) and in the
same decorous manner they seated
themselves in twelve chairs arranged
about table. Then their eyes were
free once more they found themselves
at the home Of Mrs. P. H. Adams, with
the tempting third course of ice cream
and birthday cake before them. The
candles were burning and it was a de-
lightful scene. 1t is not probable Miss
Nell will soon forget this day. The
guest list included Misses Edith and
Alice Kurz. Helen and Florence Fair
banks, Dorothy wolbert, Neva Rem
ington. Grace Stewart. Marie Doyle,
Alene Hamomnd. Thelma Smith, Helen
Roller and Nell Macauley.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
LOCAL RESIDENT is VALUABLE
AID TO RED CROSS WORK.

There are number of patriotic peo-
pie in Delta county, and in fact every
where, but for sheer stick-to-it-iveness
commend us to the man who through
his own efforts has turned to the Red
Cross over $1,000 during the past two
months.
This man is Willis A. Davis, known
all over the western slope as a live
wire in the auctioneer business, but
no less lively when it comes to things
that SAVIOR of patriotism whether
local or general. He has attended
numerous Red Cross auction sales,
whenever requested, and has given
his time and efforts freely-gladly-
has succeeded in getting value re-
ceived from everything sold, and al
ways with that pleasing manner
which is his most valuable asset.
1t is such men as Willis A. Davis
who are to put an end to the suffer
ings of humanity. Through the ef-
forts of such as these the flag will
triumphantly wave and tell for hu
mankind
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
DEAR OLD COUPLE CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING DAY

Last Sunday. April 14th, marked the
return of a birthday for Mr.. C. H.
Fisher. of Garnet mesa, as we'll as the
wedding anniversary of himself and
his aged wife. And so in order to help
them properly celebrate the event,
their children and other Delta relatives
and old friends gathered at their home
rendering a genuine surprise party.
1t was jolly party and there was
laughter and merry making until a late
hour. Those who enjoyed the affair
were Mr.. and Mrs. E. Paxton and chill
dren: A. ]. Foster and children: Mr.
and Mrs. P. H. Adams and Quincy;
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Macauley o. d.
Macauley and daughter. Nell; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Cloud and family; Mr.. and
Mrs. Meacham; Mrs. Daniels; Mr.. and
Mrs. B. G. Fisher and son; Mr. and
Mrs. ]. J. Fisher. wife and daughter:
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Sprung and the
honor guests. Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Fisher.
After serving the dainty refresh
ments with which the guests had pro-
vided themselves, they departed with
many expressions of good wishes, all
hoping to be permitted to meet on the
golden wedding day of this splendid
couple who together are facing the set
ting sun of life. The day was the Seth
birthday of Mr.. Fisher and the 43d
wedding anniversary of this esteem
able couple.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
HOMER WRITES TO HIS FATHER
ABOUT LIFE AT CAMP FUNSTON

In letter to his father Geo Duke
of Hotchkiss. Homer Duke writes a
very interesting letter in which he
states that he hopes to come out of
the reserve training school of officers
with lieutenancy.
A few days ago. Homer. says. when
was given squad of rockies who
was in the bunch but Harry Bennett
and Ed Maupin of Delta. He said that
he was sure glad to see these faces
before him.
Homer is expected home on a fur.
Tough in a very few days, for short
stay.
He says conditions are good at the
camp and all the boys are anxious
ly awaiting time to come for the trip
overseas.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
WHAT YOUR WAR SAVINGS
STAMPS DO FOR UNCLE SAM

A single thrift stamp (25c) will pay
for a soldiers Identification tag. which
may save him from an unkonwn grave.
Two t50c) will buy trench-digging
tool which may save his life.
One war savings stamp 4.1p en-
ables Uncle Sam to buy pair OF shoes
or a 1ennel shirt or a steel helmet
which may save n soldiers life.
One war savings stamp N4.1D will
feed a soldier or sailor for n week OF
buy the gasoline for an hours flight
OF an airplane-
Three stamps pay for an overcoat or
a gas mask.
One war certificate filled with go
stamps Css2.s0) will feed the entire
crew OF one OF our torpedo boat des-
troyers on the day they catch sub
marine.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
THE DAILY BULLETINS
GAINING IN FAVOR

The daily bulletins which for the
past two weeks have been issued by
The Independent are rapidly gaining
favor in the county. many persons
availing themselves of the opportun-
ity to get the latest news, by special
telegraph service. "a hours in advance
of any daily which comes here.
1t is a source of pride that we can
be of special service to the public
All we want is to be able to pay the
cost of dispatches. The bulletins will
be continued for some time if the cash
comes in in sufficient quantity. and
will be delivered at your door every
evening on request.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
VIRGIN CHURCH TOWER AT
ALBERT is DESTROYED

tBy William -Simms with the British
Armies.
Wednesday. April 17.-Non Arnim
and Won Quasi are continuing their
drive steadfastly- toward Hazebrouck,
but are suffering heavy losses. Ap.
parently the only enemy gains dur
ing the past twenty-four hours has
been to capture Wyttschaete. which
was taken during a binding mist on
Tuesday.
The British are reported to be ad,
vancins toward Wytschaete. and it
will probably be recaptured.
South of Ypres an attempted ad-
vance by the enemy was shot down
at close range, both German flanks
being caught by the full force of the
British artillery and machine guns.
AT Albert the famous virgin church
tower was destroyed. There has for
a long time been widespread super
stition that when this tower fell peace
would be declared
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
TEACHING OF GERMAN AsoL.
lSHEO FROM DELTA SCHOOLS

The study of the German language
has been banished from the high
school of this city. This action was
taken by the teachers with the consent
of the board of education. and is ir
harmony with action taken by hig',
schools all over the country 1t has
long been evident that the continu
ance of the use of German LANGUAGE
in our schools. churches and other
institutions is not conducive to thai
spirit of loyalty to our country and to
our allies that is needed at the pres
ent time. Furthermore after this war
is over German will not be verv
nonular language and there will be
little occasion for its use Our hrh
school authorities are to be congratu-
lated on the steps taken. and II IL
needless to say, these steps meet the
universal approval of the patriotic
people OF Delta
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
n. E. MATHEWS, WELL KNOWN
COUNTY RESIDENT, DIES

Friends were surprised and panied
to learn that H. E. Mathews had pass
ed away at Montrose on Saturday,
April 9Th. Mr.. Mathews had suffered
a stroke of paralysis several years
ago and had been an invalid since that
time. He had seemed to improve a
short time before his demise, so in a
way his sudden ending was a sur
prise
The body was taken to Paonia and
funeral services held on Monday af-
ternoon from the family home, Rev.
C. G. Stout officiating.
Harry Ely Mathews was born in
Somerset, Niagara county. New York.
September 8, 1884. and was in the
eighty-fourth year of his life when it
was cut short. He was united in mar
riage in 1858 to Miss Mary Wilbur
Van Wagner in New York There
of whom all, except one, were able to
attend the funeral service and burial.
They are: Mrs w. A. Starks, Pao-
mia; E. ]. Mathews, Cory, Colorado;
NJ. V. Mathews. of Paonia; Mrs. f. E.
Dole. of Delta. and Mrs. II. S. Hol-
comb. who is i'll in Salida
Mr.. Mathews came to Colorado in
1883 and engaged in usiness at Mont.
rose, later moving to Delta county
He was for several years horticultural
Inspector for Delta county and was
prominent in the upbuilding of the
county.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
GRAND VALLEY INSTRUCTOR is
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DIR. f f. Cole. principal of the Ap-
pleton schools. eight miles west of
Grand Junction. was called from his
home at night by three masked men.
stripped and decked with coat of
tar and feathers. II was stated tha
he had made pro-German statements
TO his pupils.
Cole claims that he was teaching
the text book history and had no
thought of pro-Germanism. He was
ordered to leave or be hanged, but
has announced his intention to re
main and defy his accusers. 1t is
said that he has many warm friends
who are incensed at the treatment.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
INSPIRING PROGRAM GIVEN
BY JUNIOR RED CROSS MEMBERS

An impromptu patriotic program
was given by the department, the
fifth grade girls, sixth grade girls and
boys Tuesday morning with the pur-
pose Of inspiring the students with
the desire, the value and the need of
becoming members of the Junior lied
Cross. Very apt and clearly defined
remarks were made by several Of the
teachers. Miss Wonders explained the
privileges and duties OF the Junior
Red Cross.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
mn WRITES FROM
TO DELTA RELATIVES

We ways glad to give space in
our co for letters from the boys
in the service. The following is from
J. C. Ham. a corporal in Company E
115th ANN. T.. Camp Kearny:
Camp Kearny. April 8. 1918.
Dear Uncle and Aunt: l will try
and write few lines while have the
time We are sure busy day and night.
The weather is fine. everything SO
nice and green and nice to look at.
am feeling more like myself and weigh
1872 pounds.
i suppose you are all farming and
wish I was helping. ] passed the gas
examination, at the gas school. so
] am now a gas N. o. C. There were
20 Of us and only 20 passed. Four OF
us got 100 per cent grade and ! feel
pretty good to think / was one OF the
four.
We are all hoping as much as ever
to be on the move. II we have to stay
here all summer the heat will go hard
with us for its about all we Colorado
boys can stand now.
suppose the government will want
us to buy some more bonds. ] have
three. After paying for them and in
surance and what ! have sent home
I haven't much left each month.
We are supposed to have only $3.50
coming each month. II we have more
than that II is held out until after the
war. get $500 a month now so
] will-have to send more home.
Some OF the boys sent their money
home and then had their folks send II
hack
Well. II IS supper time. so will close
With my best wishes to all Yours,
JESSE c. HANN
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
WOUNDED AMERICAN GONZALES
CENTS BEG RETURN TO FRONT

With the American army in France.
April 16 cat night.l-Two American
patrols crossed No Mans land north
west of Toul this morning and clear
ed out the German machine gun po-
sitions. from which the Germans had
fled
With wonderful fortitude the Amer.
ican soldiers wounded in last weeks
battle are begging the nurses to per
init them to return to the battlefield
and renew the fighting.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Cupid Wins again.

The Methodist parsonage was the
scene of very pretty little wedding
Yesterday at eleven thirty O'Clock
when the Rev. George F. Klein pro
nounced the words uniting the lives
OF two of Delta's popular young peo.
pie. Mr.. Herschel Hendrickson and
Miss Myrtle Bond. the daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Bond. prosperous
and well known Garnet mesa resi-
dents. Mr. Hendrickson will take his
bride ut once to the cozy little home
all ready for them on the Hutchinson
place. The happy couple are being
showered with the congratulations of
hosts of friends.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Frank Tretcher Writes.

Frank Tretcher. according To a let
ter received this week by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. +. w Tretcher. lis get
ting along well at Camp kearney
California. He says they are taking
hikes. and as busy as can be out
there. Peaches and cream are quite
common with the boys. Frank says
that he escapes the hikes. The school
that he is attending is the only one
at camp that does not have to partake
in the hikes. His school is called the
battalion intelligence section. and
they are exempted from many OF the
daily things that is carried on out
there
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
More Of Our Boys To Go.

Twelve more of our young men will
20 forth this month to give their SER
vices to defend the honor of our coun-
try. and their lives If necessary for
the cause of humanity. These regis.
trants have been selected to fill the
call number 141 and are TO prepare
for entrainment during the five day
period beginning April 26th The
names OF the boys follow: Mart Ed.
ward Thorp, John Andrew Hazlett
Gustave A. Billstrom. Carlton Lorenzo
Lippert, Harry Allen White. Thomas
Francis Hayden, Charles Judson
Adams. Aubrey Bonnet. Richard
Charles Raber. Luke Ellsworth Meyer
Percy Franklin Carton. Sidney j.
Mcintyre.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
WILL LAUNCH DESPERATE
CoUNTER.ORivE, SAY EXPERTS
BN Carl Groatl

Washington, April 1.-THE British
in Flanders may be nearing their bat.
tie of Marne. Experts forecast the
allies launching a desperate counter
drive before yielding Ypres. Such an
attack. experts say. would mean that
the situation had passed beyond the
stage where further efforts could be
made to defeat Germany's strategy by
slowly yielding ground and merciless.
ly slaughtering invaders.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
ENEMY is REPULsED By
FRENCH AT SEVERAL POINTS

Paris tOfficiaD April 17.-There
were successful French raids AT Butte
De Mesnil and Tahure, where the Am.
erican artillery station is located,
also ut Flirey. There was active mu.
tual cannonading on the Somme and
Oise fronts. The enemy made des-
rerate attempt along the right bank
of the Meuse. east of Samogneux.
hut were driven back.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Receives Injuries.

Vernon C. Bridges was the victim
of rather peculiar accident Thurs.
day. when he walked up behind II load
OF hay to converse with his hired man
and. the horses backing up. fclled
him, the hind wheels passing over his
chest. MIR. Bridges suffered internal
bruises and an injured arm. confin-
ing him to his bed four days. and lenv.
ing him very stiff We hope the
worthy gentleman will be occnsioned
no further trouble from the accident.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
creased from SIC to $50.
Can Drive A Little Faster Now.

At the city council melting Tuesday
it was decided to increase the speed
limit within the confines of the city
from twelve to fifteen miles an hour
Owing to the increased price of labor
and materials. the stipend flor tap
ping the city water main was in
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Engages in Hotel Business.

Mrs. B. V. Hill and children left
yesterday for Nucla, where they will
take charge of hotel, joining Mr..
Hill who has been there investigating
the possibilities offered. The family
has resided in North Delta for some
time. coming here from Cedaredge
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Funeral of Mrs. Baldwin.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
c. Baldwin. wife of ]. H Baldwin.
who answered the call to the Great
Beyond Friday. April 18th, was held
at the Seventh Day Adventist church
on Sunday afternoon, April 14th. at
tended by large number of friends
of the family. and interment was in
the Delta cemetery. The deceased
lady leaves n husband, son and two
daughters to mourn her death.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Governor oun.er To Be Here.

Governor julius Gunter will give an
address at the Methodist church OF
this city next Monday night, April
22nd. at eight o'clock. A suitable
musical program will be rendered in
connection with the address.
The people of Delta are fortunate in
having the chief executive of our
state. with us and an over flowing
house is expected. The governor has
Just returned from Washington, and
comes under the auspices of the Lib
erty Loan committee. and the state
and county councils of defense.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Hotehkiss Physician Retained.

DR.. Lewis, a well Known Hotchkiss
physician, received notice from the
government to report to duty. and act
ing on the order he disposed of his
holdings in the North Fork city and
prepared to leave. Subsequently hs
was notified to disregard the order.
and now he is waiting further instruc-
tions.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Sale a Big Success.

At the Red Cross sale held in Cedar
edge this week. the sum of SITS was
realized from the sale and the dinner
served by the ladies of the communi-
ty. Coils. +. T. Cummings of this city
and ]. f. Shelledy of Eckert were the
auctioneers. substantial lift to the
Red Cross work. and speaks well for
our little neighboring city.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
OIL on Troubled water,.

you are certainly getting out n
good newsy paper and we enjoy II
very much" said Mrs. Porter Plumb
the other day in conversation with
an Independent reporter. Thanks
friends. Newspaper work Mt best is
n thankless drudgery and n few words
OF approval does wonders in cheering
the silent workers OF the night
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Will Have Special Police.

Arrangements are being made
whereby the buildings of commercial
Importance in the city will be pro-
tected by special detailed police
This action is thought to be war
ranted by the conditions at this time
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Amelia Louise Phoenix.

The death of Mrs. Amelia Phoenix
mother of Mark Phoenix of Cory. oc.
CURED Sunday. April 14th. at the Cory
home. The funeral services for the
aged lady. who had reached tn
of 81 years at the time of death, were
held at the Mounu school house ut
Cory. with the Rev. A h. Parry of
celta and Rev. Clark of Austin in
charge. lnterment was in the Cory
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
c. L. Wise in Hospital.

c. L. Wise of Paonia. was brought
to Delta Sunday for an operation. He
was accompanied by his mother and
brother G. l.. Wise. who remained
until Tuesday before returning to their
home. II was reported from the hos.
pital last night that the boy was eet.
ting along very good and II was bc
lieved he would soon be able to he
about again.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Junior Red Cross Program.

The two first grades gave pro
gram consisting of patriotic numbers.
dramatized stories and songs Friday
morning. The upper grades attended.
paying five cents or more for the
priviledge. The money goes toward
the membership of the children in the
Junior Red Cross.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Shepherd Returns to Fold.

Friends are welcoming eto the city
J. c. Shepherd. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w A. Shepherd of this city. who has
spent several years in the northwest.
He returned to Delta the latter part of
the week and is employed in putting
tonsorial adornment on the maps of
Delta gentlemen at the MaNon barber
shop.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
Senator stone is Dead.

A dispatch to the Independent Mon
day announced that Senator Stone, of
Missouri. had passed away on Sunday
night. He was seized by an attack
of paralysis on Wednesday last week
and failed to rally. He was a brother
of the late Ed. s. Stone of this city.