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The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
GEORGE VOORHEES,. DELTA
VETERAN STARTS NEWS FUND

II was for IN old time resident and
a soldier of 81 to make the first con-
tribution to the soldier newspaper
fund to provide reading matter for sol
diers In far away Europe.
MIR. Voorhees, owns a pretty home
at the brow OF California mesa, and is
the father of Mrs. Mason Brown. also
OF that section. He is 76 years OF age.
He followed the immortal Sherman at
the siege OF Vicksburg. He was In
l6 battles and 2 si<irmishes. For over
80 years after the close Of the war Mr..
Voorhees, did mot apply for a pension
and this was only when his declining
years made II advisable.
Above all, he now owns four liberty
bonds, heralds OF victory to our nation
and It's allies.
He contributed several times to the
Independent fund last year. and now
he comes along and heads the list to
put the soldier boys home papers in
the trench.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
DEATH SUMMONS COMES
ra TO MRS. MARY PAGE

On Sunday. September 90, at the
family home On California mesa. oc.
Cured the death OF Mrs. Mary Page.
beloved wife OF II. u. Page. death be-
ing in connection with the birth OF a
baby about month ago.
Mrs. Page was born In February.
1879 and was therefore 80 years and
Z months Of age at the time OF her
demise. She leaves OF her Immediate
family her husband. one daughter Isa-
hi, 10 years of age. and the month old
he. her father and four brothers.
Robert. Dave. Jack and Jim Byers of
Hartley. Iowa. sister. Mrs. Martha
Hopso. OF Austin. Minnesota. all OF
whom were present at the funeral. and
one sister who was not able to be here.
These. with many friends will sin.
cerely mourn the loss Of this good
woman. cut off in the prime Of life.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Presbyterian church yester.
day at q O'Clock. and the body freed
from pain was laid tenderiv to rest N
Garnet mesa cemetery. The, funeral
was attended by large number Of
relatives.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
DELTA WATER MUCH BET
TER THAN YEAR AGO

The health office has just received
from the state chemist report of the
analysis of samples of Delta water.
The report is very satisfactory and
shows the water to be in much better
condition than it was a year ago. The
reports for both years follow:
October 2, 1917:
Sample No. 1, Bacteria S440 per C.
G.; Colon Bacillus in C. C.
Sample No. 2, Bacteria 1880 per C.
C.; Colon Bacillus in C. C.
|. Sample No. 3, Bacteria 1S34S per c.
|e.: Colon Bacillus in c. C.
( On October 2, 1918:
Sample No. 4, Bacteria 100 per C.
e.; no Colon Bacillus.
Sample No. 5, Bacteria 1872 per c.
e.; no Colon Bacillus.
Sample No. 2, Bacteria 152 per C.
c.; no Colon Bacillus
Sample No. 1, Bacteria 23S per C.
c.; no Colon Bacillus.
Sample No. 6. Bacteria 22SS per c.
c.; no Colon Bacillus.
Delta people can readily see that
this last report shows the water to
be in high state of purity, and not
contaminated. as proven by the alb
sence of the Colon Bacillus. The
sample showing the greatest degree
Of purity, was No. 4, taken from
Wrights pipe. on Garnet mesa. That
showing the most bacteria, No. 6, was
taken from the south end of Palmer
street, on the blind end of the pipe
line, and is due to the poor circulation
there.
II is generally known that one OF
the Delta physicians has condemned
the water here. The results of this
analysis assuredly show no grounds
for this action; though it should have
been condemned year ago.
These reports are open to examina
tion at the City Hall.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
DELTA COUNTY TAKES MANY
AWARDS AT THE STATE FAIR

Harr Richardson and his assist
ant, Ed. Divilbiss, are back from the
Pueblo fair, where they have been in
charge of an exhibit from Delta coun-
ty, and we are certainly proud of the
display and the way it was handled.
Mr.. Richardson, to begin with, re-
ceived purple ribbon. This was for
the biggest, best and neatest display
of any county in the state, and is the
second one that has been won in the
history of Delta county.
Delta County took the sweepstakes,
in addition to that, we took rs blue
ribbons. 40 red ones, Is third prize
money and we cleaned the state on
peaches. In addition to other things
too numerous to mention, we took first
prize on the best display of white comb
honey and first prize on the best dis
play of amber comb honey. This in
itself is decided feather in Delta
county's cap.
We wish we had the space to tell
you all about it, but if you will see
Harry Richardson or Ed Divilbiss, any
place, they are just bubbling over
with stories of the fair, which was a
huge success in every way, the attend
ance being larger than at any time in
its past history, one afternoon the
attendance registered 5000.
The Delta County Business Mems
association is arranging for display
of some of the grains in the new depot
at Delta. We expect to get a glass
case something similar to Montrose,
and would like to have any suggestions
from anybody regarding same.
Delta County Business Mems
Association.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
CHARLES kIRKER ENTERTAINS
TONGUE CREEK CLUB

The regular meeting of the Tongue
Creek club was held at the home OF
Charles Kirker. Saturday evening,
September 81, 1918. All membe
present were chartersmembers of the
club. and they report very enjoyable
time At the business meeting, it was
decided by a unanimous vote to dis
band the club. owing to the number
of members who are now in service
and others expecting to leave soon,
1T was also decided to turn all funds
over to the Red Cross, as in that way
they can best aid their members who
give their services to our country.
This club has been in existence ts'r
two years and during this time has
not only helped the young people OF
the community socially, but has asst
cd generously in Red Cross work hav-
ing given about $175 to that organiza-
ton in the past year.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
MRS. CROCKETT, MAKES STATE
MENT REGARDING BOYCOTT


To the Public: In order to elimin-
ate. the misunderstanding in regard to
the recent boycott on my place, which
was unfair in every respect, because
of my financial condition, make the
following statement:
Besides my living my financial obli-
cations are at the rate of sS5 per
month. which always falls heaviest in
the spring Therefore. l was unable
to buy a Liberty bond in the spring.
The affair. besides being extremely
humiliating, has caused me serious
financial loss
Never having had any notice of the
proceedings. it was difficult for me to
place the blame where it belonged.
and for that reason l have accused
parties who were absolutely innocent.
know that the guilt rests entirely
with two persons. In now know that
this can be veried While / have good
grounds for damage suit against
each OF these parties. will let the
matter rest by saying: They are to
be pitied.
To all OF those whom have wrong
fully accused. humbly apologize.
My nationality is Danish. l have
lived in the United States ~ years.
MRS. KATHERINE N. CROCKETT.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
GUY F. BOWERS AND MISS
VIOLET PEARL YOUNG MARRIED

At o'clock Monday afternoon.
September 80. occurred the wedding
ceremony uniting Mr.. Guy F. Bowers
and Miss Pearl Young, the Rev. Bas-
sett of the First Christian church Of
Pueblo performing the ceremony ut
that city.
Miss Violet was a student Of the
Delta high school In 1915. 1916 and
1917, and in 1918 was graduated from
the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, school.
She was a most charming young lady
and made many friends while residing
in Delta. Mr.. Bowers is the som q
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Bowers of Califor'
MIA mesa, and is considered to be one
of the best types of our young men.
The Independent joins in wishing
them long and prosperous marri I'd
life.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
MORE sovs LEAVE FOR
TRAINING SCHOOL

There was big demonstration. Fri
day morning. the schools turning out
enmasse. and fhe band furnishing
CHEEKY music in honor of the depart
ure of Sherman Bushnell. Floyd Lane
and Clarence Gunsofus for Colorado
Springs where they entered the Stud
ents' Army Training corps.
These are all school boys, nearly
through high school. who have attain
ed the age of is years and have the
necessary number of credits. They are
all dandy good boys Of whom we are
proud to our hearts core.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
CLYDE HUGH DORSEY ANSWERS
CALL At CAMP DIX, N. J.

Clyde Hugh Dorsey, one Of Delta's
finest young men, whose grave illness
was chronicled last week, succumbed
to that dread disease. pneumonia, at
Camp Dix, N. j.. Wednesday afternoon
1t Q O'Clock.
Y Word was telegraphed Immediately
to his relatives here who through his
loss have been plunged into unrequit-
ed sorrow. The body is being brought
to Delta and will reach here about
tomorrow or Sunday. being buried
with military honors.
The young man was born in Texas,
but spent most of his life here. His
age was % years. He is son of G..
r Dorsey. and has several brothers
and sisters residing here.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
ALVIN G. BEATTY. VOLUNTEER
RECEIVES AWARD AT SOlSSONS
Sept. 1. 1918.

Dear Mother-How are you today?
am just fine: have been drilling f>r
the last few days. but had rather do
that than be in the trenches. | think
I need rest as l have had enough
fighting to last me for while. ! WAS
in the big drive at Chateau-Thierry.
and also at Soissons, and believe me-.
I sure had warm time. was pre-
sented with the Croix de Guerre, that
is. the French war cross. I got It
from scissors.
Well. we are having general mill
tary inspection today and muster. SO
will have to call thi sa letter for this
time and will write more next time.
With lots Of love. your son.
Pvt. ALVIN G. BEATTY, II d.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
DELTA COUNTY LIBERTY MEN
MEET TUESDAY EVENING

The captains of the Delta county
liberty loan committee met Tuesday
for the purpose of formulating plans
for the approaching loan.
A banquet was served at New Per
kins at o'clock. after which the
committee repaired to the office rooms
of the Delta County Council of De-
fenses where matters were discussed
and conclusions reached as to the
best to use in the Fourth drive.
The apportionment for Delta county
is $4,000 divided as follows:
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
100000 divided as follows;
s3O0,25O

Plan of payment; Cash with sub
scription, 10 per cent; second pay
ment. November 21st 90 per ce 1t;
third payment, December 10. 20 per
cent; fourth payment, January 16. 20
per cent; fifth payment. January 2o.
80 per cent.
Those in attendance were Robert f.
Rockwell NJ. II, Crissman. T. T. d. 4
field and w. Nj. Bemis, of Paonia.
Clarence Overhults. Clarence Hawksr.
w. T. McMurray and F. N. Packard.
of Cedaredge and Eckert. respectively
Browne and II. f. Welborn. Crawford.
Carey b. Adams. H. w. Chiles. Thee.
Douglas, E. f. Watts and -. r.
Stearns. Delta.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Fine Crop Of potatoes.

F. p. Hastings. who owns ranch
on Ash mesa, raised gold mine in
spuds this year. From eight acres
he harvested 1895 sacks of Downing
potatoes OF exceptionally fine quality.
He sold this crop at a good price.
realizing about s400 per acre. He
has sold out his interests on the mesa
and will rest up for a while.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
cedaredas People Hunting.

Monday mornings train carried
away Mr.. and Mrs, Ward Alexander
and Rev. W. F. Clark. pastor of the
Baptist church at Cedaredge, all bound
for Noel. Colorado. where thev will
be the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Turner, Rev. Clark promised to bring
back q big deer II possible, The young
Alexander couple will remain for a
longer stay. The. two ladies are sis.
ters. 'f
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Old Timers to coast.

Old Timers to Coast.
On Wednesday afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Shore and Mrs. Shores
brother. w. H. Haynes. left for Long
Beach. California. where they expect
to make their home. The best wishes
OF their friends follow them.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
EdIe sun at Camp Dix.

Merle Edie, according to a letter
received this week. is still at Camp
Dix, New Jersey. Edie had been or
dered. with others. to France, having
qualified with some is others in spe-
cial automatic work. He stated In the
letter to his father that they were all
loaded and ready to sail. when an or
der was received to cancel the trip
Tor the present.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Red Cross Notice.

The annual meeting Of the Delta
County Chapter A. r. c. will be held
at Delta on October 90. 1918. at $50
p, m. Following the supper the annual
election of officers will be held and
the reports of the work done for the
preceding year will be read. A speak
er of prominence will deliver an
address.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Come From Telluride.

On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Williar,
Pritchard brought down from Teliu-
ride her little daughter Evelyn. who
has been III. in the hope of a change
cf health conaidtions. She later wen
back to the mountain town and on
Wednesday evening moved the ~e-
mainder Of her family here with the
exception OF Mr. Pritchard. They viii
spend several months here.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Deer Season This Year.

For the first time in five years, the
hunters have been turned loose on
the deer for brief period OF four
days. The supply OF $3.50 licenses
was exhausted long before the bunch
all got started. showing that despite
the contin uous cry of hard timcs. in.
terest In this particular pastime is at
its zenith.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Visiting Parents at Hub.

Mrs. William F. Marshall and the
boys. Robert and Jack. went to Ola
the Saturday. the lady intending to
help her parents. Mr.. and AIRS. John
uglow. with their fruit. Robert re-
turned Sunday to enter school Mon
day.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Some Fine spuds.

So"e T"S SPooS;
w. T. Atchley, who lives in the
Chipeta neighborhood, has some fine
potatoes this year. Saturday evening
he presented us with few fine speci-
mems of Downings, and they were as
big as mans head. Mighty fine
quality. too.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Cousin stops Here.

Cousin stops Here.
Mrs. Mary E. Alexander. sister
S. Gibson. of Americas, Kansas. stop
ped in the city on a return trip from
visit to the Pacific Coast. for fe v
days sojourn with Mr.. Gibson's
cousin, w. H. Stewart, and wife.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Guest at elackburn's.

After a pleasant visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Blackburn. on
Garnet mesa. Miss Fannie OJaughlin,
a charming clerk in the A. T. Lewir
& Sons store in Denver. left Saturday
for a more extended visit at Paonia
Mrs. Remington Returns.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

Mrs. A. c. Remington came hon e
Saturday. afternoon from Denver ard
Pueblo. where in the former place she
attended the Grand Chapter OF East
ern Star. and at Pueblo the annual
meeting OF the Colorado Federation
of Woman's clubs.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
His Sister Is Here.

His Sister Is Here.
Mrs Mary E. Alexander. as sister
of N. ]. Bradley, arrived Saturday
from Los Angeles, California. and wiz
visit the Bradleys here, later going
on to Philadelphia to spend the wint a,
with her married daughter.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

To Complete Training.
Miss Florence Beitz has recovered
from her protracted illness and ex-
poets to leave Monday for the nurse s
training work at Pueblo, which she
has so nearly completed
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

Paonia Man Meets Family.
Parker Balch, well known business
man of Paonia, came down Saturday
to meet and escort home his FANNY
who had spent some time in the far
West.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Ben Parrish In Town.

Ben Parrish In Town.
Ben Parrish, the wrestler. was in
town Wednesday. looking over the
number of supporters that he will
have that will see him win the state
championship from DuCray on Octo-
ber II, at Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
They Visit at coIona.

They Visit at Colona.
Mrs. Margaret White and son Char
les went to Colona yesterday and
spent the day in brief visit with
friends. Charles, who has spent the
past weeks at home on a well earned
furlough. viii lstart on the return trip
to Camp Funston today.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Home to See Son.

Home to See Son.
Mrs. Mollie Kellogg came in from
Twin Falls Idaho. the last of the
week. to visit few days with her
son. Marion Brewer. who leaves Mon
day to join the vast army which is
rapidly licking the kaiser.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
R. D. elumberq Laid to Rest.

The funeral services over the la >
R. D. Blumberg were held on Fridsy
from the Presbyterian church, Rev. ].
H. Cramps having charge, and inter
ment was in Garnet mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Miss Beck Leaves.

After pleasant visit with her bro
thcr and sisterin-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
o. w. Beck Miss Alice ]. Beck left
Monday for her home at Thomas. Okla
homa- She was accompanied by her
cousin. Ralph Baldwin. who goes to
Cordell Oklahoma to take up his
work.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Mrs. PenIey III.

Mrs. PenIey I'LL.
A. E. Penley will leave. tomorrow
for Denver, and on his arrival Mrs.
Penley will submit to surgical opera
tion for an ailment which has been
troubling her for some time. y
many friends are hoping for her
speedy recovery.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Visited His Brother.

Visited His Brother.
Following a pleasant visit with his
brother here, Lloyd Jones departed
Saturday for his nome at Columbus.
Ohio. His brother is Wade Jones. Of
Garnet mesa
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

Mrs. Adams Under the Weathe-
Mrs. p. H. Adams was taken S, dden-
ly Ill Tuesday and has been compelled
to keep to her bed all week She Is
somewhat improved at this writing.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

Church Social.
The Methodists and their friends
gathered together in pleasant social
evening at the church Tuesday even
ing.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

Cedaredge Girl Goes to Greeley
Miss Addie Weston, of Cedaredge,
came down Saturday and started tc
Greeley where she will enter the
State Teachers college.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

To See Children and Grandchildren.
Mrs. Lee Jacobs left Tuesday morn
ing for Naturita where she will visit
her son Frank Howard. wife and
babies.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Few DAYS at GIenwooe

Few Days at GIenwood.
Departing Saturday were Mrs. John
Reilly and Mrs. R. Shea, bound foi
Glenwood Springs for few days busi-
ness and pleasure. They returned
home Tuesday morning.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Back to Camp.

Back to Camp.
Charles White. who has spent the
past two weeks with his mother, Mrs.
Margaret White, in delightful visit,
will leave today for Camp Funston.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Mrs. Re.rdon al HospIt.l.

Mrs. Reardon at hospital.
Mrs. T. J. Reardon has been an in
mate Of the Delts hospital the past
week and at one time was seriously
Ill. but at last reports Us said to be
improving nicely.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Here For Weekend.

Misses Gladys Ewing and Kate
Thompson came down from Mont-ose
for a visit with Miss Ewings mother.
Mrs. Myrtyl Bliven. and left for the
Montrose metropolis Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Sailor Lad Leaves.

his mother at Cedaredge. Mrs. Matte
Austin, Harry Austin, one Of Uncle
Sans Jackies. started for the west
coast on Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

To Junction. 80
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Bouldin made
a brief visit to Grand Junction Satur-
day to see Miss Ollie Pelham who
had been on the sick list few days.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
Judge Baxter Dies.

Judge Baxter Dies.
]. H. Baxter, for many years
prominent resident of Paonia, passed
away at his home last Thursday
death being due to rheumatism.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

They Hunt, Too.
Among the many who are hunting
this week are Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla D.
Allen and DR.. B. o. Windle, who went
to Ewing's ranch beyond Whitewater
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

John Harrington to Aida.
John Harrington, whose health has
not been the best Of late, went over
to Salida the first of the week to take
medical treatment.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

They Have Boy.
Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Schmid welcor1.
ed fine son into their Garnet mesa
home Saturday. September %, whs
tipped the scales at 10 pounds.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04

We miss thee from our home. dear
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing land
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee
We miss thee everywhere.
The Delta independent., 1918-10-04
BROTHER OF LOCAL LADY
KILLED IN ACTION

Mrs. J. E. Karp received a telegram
September 90, 1918, stating that her
brother. Lebert Derosier, had been
killed in action "over there on Au-
gust 20, 1918.
z s6sFt Desosier was horn at Maple
to Colorado with his folks in 1897,
locating near Cedaredge on a ranch.
where they resided for nineteen years.
Subsequently they moved to Cortez.
There Lebert registered on June 5,
1917. and was drafted October 8 Of
the same year. He is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Adolph Derosier.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
why Turner Lett lJmatilla

Many OF the friends OIL. {. Tur-
ner have been wondering why he
left a prosperous community like
Weston to locate in Washington
county, where it rains nine months
in the year and fogs and SHOWS the
other three. A mutual friend in
forms us that he has just discov-
cred the cause Of Mr.. Turner's de-
sire to join the web-footed tribe
Of the Willamette valley and that
cause is his old chum, Jim Ritchcy.
who went to Forest Grove from
Weston eight years ago. He and
MIR. Turner were very close friends,
with the same tastes as to religion.
politics and finance especially FIN
ance, for both believed in getting
all they could and keeping all they
got. Every time Mr.. Ritchey Wis
tied Weston labout once yearl he
told Mr.. Turner about how the peo-
pie, regardless Of past misdemean-
ors, found contentment in the Will
lamette valley: and this boon to a
tried soul was enough to tempt Mr..
Turner to turn his back on his
friends in Umatilla county and join
Jim Ritchey. Late advices from
Forest Grove are TO the effect that
they are lying awake nights trying
to figure out plan for bottling the
contentment they enjoy and send
ing it to Umatilla county to be
sold for the coin the farmer gets
for his wheat. They still believe in
getting all they can, you see, even
for hot air and contentment.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-02-08
wEsIeA's SECOND ANNUAL
CnAuTAUQUA FESTIVAL

There will be Three Joyous Days
at Weston March |. 2 and i--tri-
day, Saturday and Monday this
being the occasion Of the commun-
ity's second annual Chautauuua'fes-
tival under auspices Of the Ellison.
White Services
Last years Chautauqua was a
pronounced success in the way OF
providing high-Rradc entertainment
nj very moderate cost. but even
better attractions are promised for
this year by the Ellison-White
people,
The official program follows:
First Day Afternoon Opening
Exercises and Announcements; Con-
cert. Ladies' Festival Orchestra;
Readings and lmpersonations, Miss
Helen Burgess. Evening Concert
Ladies' Festival. Orchestra.
Second Day Afternoon lnspira-
tional Lecture, The Salvation Of
America" ]. Sherman Wallace.
Evening--Costume Lecture. 'The
Oriental Pageant" Julius Caesar
Nayphe.
Third Day Afternoon Concert
Prelude, Waikiki Hawaiian Quar-
tct: Lecture, THE Third Era of
Transportation" +. J. Adams.
Evening Closing Concert. IAN M-
ening in Hawaii" Waikiki Hawai-
ian Quartet.
The afternoon programs begin
at three o'clock and the evening
programs at eight.