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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-10

bitt, weighing and measuring com
mittee. Mrs Nesbitt is a graduate
nurse and is amply able to sec that
the weights and measurements are
handled correctly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-10
Activity at Tout.
BY United Press.

by Unlteu Press.
With the Americans in Lorraine,
June 1O.-American observers report
a continuation of German concentra-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-06-10

All the latest news ny
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The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
ANNUAL JUNIoR-SENIoR REcEP
TIoN TUESDAY EVENING

The annual Junior-Senior reception
of the Delta high school was given on
Tuesday evening in the Masonic hall.
Instead of giving the customary ban
quet, the Juniors cut down expenses
without decreasing the pleasure of the
occasion by having an unusually inter-
esting program consisting of toasts
and music. concluded by delicious re-
freshments of ice cream and cake.
The rooms We're most beautifully and
artistically decorated with lattice
work and sweet-scepted apple bios
SONS. Punch was served in the dining
room where the ones who did
not dance enjoyed games and the
latest Victrola music.
Those who responded on the pro-
gram were Edmund Stabler for the
Juniors. Evalyn Cook with the reply
for the Seniors, Messrs. Homberger,
Remington and Foster, Misses Wad-
leigh, Crissenberry. Fisher and Castle.
and the Junior quartet. Mr.. Hender-
shot acted as master of ceremonies
for the evening Parker's orchestra
furnished the music.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
TO THE PEOPLE OF DELTA

The honor of entertaining the fifty
Sixth session of the Colorado Annual
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church comes to Delta this year; This
conference is composed of about two
hundred and fifty ministers These
men will be our guests during the last
week in August for period of five or
six days In addition TO the actual
members of the conference the repre-
sentatives of the great boards of the
church will be present. Bishop Fran
els J. Mcconnell of Denver. recently
returned from France will preside. DR.,
Charles Mead now in France. pastor of
Trinity church of Denver. as we'll rs
other men in the army service will be
here. These men will bring us stirring
messages of patriotism. 1t is planned
to hold open air meetings every even
ing on the court house grounds.
The coming of this conference 10
Delta will mean much for the intellec-
tual. moral and spiritual life of our
city. 1t will bring hundreds of people
to Delta from all parts of Colorado
and especially from the entire Western
Slope. Our business houses will be
patronized by the visitors. But above
all things this conference session win
put Delta on the map. Only once in
the fifty-six years of Colorado Method
ism has the western slope entertained
the conference. Twelve years ago il
came to Grand Junction. More than
four fifths of the ministers and church
es are on the other side In view of
the honor that comes to our city. we
urge all the peope of Delta and vicinity
to do their best to make the stay cf
these visitors pleasant. so that all will
go away boosting Delta. Representa-
dives from practically every town ava
city will be here. AS an advertising
medium the Methodist conference Is
great factor. The Chamer of Com
merce Of this city is planning an anto
trip for some evening of the session
through the environs Of Delta to show
our agricultural resources. Now II IS
the custom to give the visitors enter
tainmenf on the Harvard plan Lodging
and breakfast in their own homes. We
urge that the peole of this city throw
open their homes for this purpose Sc
that 1t will he said by all who attend
Delta is the best city and its people
are the best people in Colorado.
w. d. HINES. Mayor.
CASEY B. ADAMS. Delta County
Business Mems Club.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
CLOSES WITH HONOR TO COUNTY

The Third Liberty Loan campaign
has closed. and with a most creditable
showing to the good people of Delta
county, as well as many other counties
of the state and union
AS stated before, the quota for this
county was $4,000, but so generous
ly did the home guards respond that
the campaign closed Saturday night
with s315,35O. making an oversub-
scription of s119.350. There were
2.212 subscribers and the units ranged
from $50 to $4,000 each.
We are justly proud of the spirit of
patriotism which burns in the hearts
of Delta county's men and women
God bless the givers and the gift
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
By woI
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has constr
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SEPTEMBER FLOWER AND
VEGETABLE SHOW FOR DELTA

The Woman's club will conduct the
annual flower and vegetable show on
the first Saturday in September. Ev-
eryone. and especially the boys and
girls of the entire community are urg-
ed to help make this the finest exhibit
Delta has ever had
Miss Minnie Hoppe is planning to
organize a girls canning club and can
ned fruits and vegetables will be in
ciuded In the exhibit this year. In
these sordid times we need diversion
of some helpful mind TO keep us fit for
the great work before us. An mex
pensive and yet beautiful flower and
vegetable garden VIII cheer us up
and give a vast amount of pleasure
and profit to others as well as our
selves. Details win be given later.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
DEATH OF MRS CLARENCE
NELL AND BABE AT GREELEY

There is no flock howe'er watched
and tended.
/ But one dead lamb is there:
There is no hearth. howe'er well de
Tended.
But has one vacant chair"
On Thursday. May 2. occurred the
ending of n sweet life when the grim
and silent reaper claimed for its own
Mrs. Alta Grace Neill. beloved wife
OF Clarence Neill. OF Greeley. at a
Greeley hospital. following complica-
tions attending childbirth.
Mrs. Neill was reared in Delta and
was one of the youngest graduates
from the Delta schools.
She was the only daughter of F. NJ.
Stewart. and n sister OF C. II. and
Harry Stewart. OF this city. Two
other brothers also remain. and with
the husband and six-year old son
mourn her demise.
The tiny babe passed away having
an earthly existence of but two days.
and was laid to rest In its mothers
arms.
Mrs. Nell met her husband while
attending Denver university. and they
were married In Delta In 1910.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stewart and
Clvde Stewart and her father were
with her when the final summons
came.
Alta Stewart Neill was born Octo-
her "a. 1887. and passed to her Heav-
enly reward May 2. 1918. at the age
~ 30 wears. months md is davs
She was frithful Christian girl and
member OF the Methodist church
Mt Greelev. The funeral services
were conducted from the family home
In Greeley. on Monday afternoon. at
tended by large concourse Of sor.
rowing relatives and friends
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
MRS. IDA G. DOUTHiTT
COMMITS SUICIDE SATURDAY

message was received here Satur-
day by A. r. Douthitt, telling of the
death of his wife. Mrs. Ida G. Douthitt
at the home of her mother, Mrs. w A
Doak, of Rifle. after taking an amount
of strychnine.
The unfortunate lady was missed
from the home on Friday evening and
the body was found the following
morning on the bank of small stream
near the house. where she had gone to
take the drug that ended her life.
The deceased was about 80 years of
age and had been in poor health for
a number of years. 1t is believed that
despondency was the cause of the act.
A little daughter Callie, ten years of
age. besides the husband. are left to
mourn her loss.
The funeral services were held at
Rifle and the remains laid to rest in
the cemetery there.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
THAT BIG OPENING OF DELTA's
NEW D. & r. c. DEPOT

Tomorrow evening viii occur the
grand opening of Delta's splendid S25.-
900 Denver & Rio Grande depot OF
which formal announcement was made
last week
There will be something doing every
minute and those who fail TO show
up will always have cause for regret.
There will be among other attrac-
,ions. addresses by Rio Grande Off
cials; big jitney dance: music in
plenty by the Delta band: high school
orchestra and mandolin clubs: n kan.
garoo court in which Judge Percival
Coombe will preside; and the Red
Cross benefits by the various lniic-
clubs OF the city.
II YOU have any old knives forks.
false teeth. clothing. new or old. bring
it along and throw II into the melt
Ing pot for the cause of the Red
Cross. The program is free to nll. A
small charge will be made for the
dance
The festivities viii continue from
7:3o until midnight Come out and
be sociable.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
pleasant surprise Party.

Last Saturday afternoon a number
of ladies gathered at the cozy home of
Mrs. C. f. Smith. on Main street. the
occasion being given in honor of the
two members of the Harmony club who
are soon to leave to make their homes
in other localities Homberger
and Mrs. Bushnell. The afternoon
was spent in pleasant conversation and
lneedlework and the club presented
each of the estimable ladies with a
pretty spoon in token of their love
and esteem. Delicious refreshments
were served and the surprised ladies
declared they were truly surprised
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Delta Girl Bride Of Soldier.

The announcement was received by
E. A. Ault of this city of the wedding
of their daughter, Miss Hazel who is
well known among the people of the
popular teachers of our schools, to Mr.
Harold Edwards. lieutenant in the
signal corps, whose home is in Las
Cruises. New Mexico. The marriage
occurred at San Marcial, New Mexico.
the newly weds leaving after the cere-
mony for San Antonio. Full particu-
lars have not been received here. but
will be given next week.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
chautauqua ouarantors Meet.

\ meeting held at the city hall on
Thursday evening. May End, by the
chautauqua suarantors, at which time
the members of the organization were
reelected. Rev Klein. president:
Floyd Harding. secretary; w. H.
Mathers, treasurer; E. S. Corbin.
chairman of advertising and f. NJ.
Gets, chairman of grounds. Arrange
ments have been made for the putting
on of one of the largest programs ever
given and the guarantors are very en-
thusiastic, predicting successful
season.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
An Interesting Event.

Miss Pearl Anderson. with the aid OF
Joe Rogers and Capt H. A Smith
planned very successful surprise sup
per recently in honor of Mrs. Joe Rog'
ers of Escalante canyon. The ady was
completely surprised on returning from
a neighbors to find number OF
friends in possession of her home and
seven o'clock dinner ready TO Be
served. Those present at this delight
ful event were Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney
Corn, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Bass. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Shreeves, Mr. and Mrs. Rog
ers. Miss Ethel Raber, Oscar Huffing
ton. Captain II. A Smith and Miss
Pearl Anderson.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
DELTA WOmAN'S CLUB WILL
HAVE A MELTING POT AT DEPOT

The Delta Woman's club will have
n melting pot at the Delta depot open.
ing tomorrow evening. This is the
first city to introduce the melting po,
in this section. although it has been
tried out throughout the east with
pronounced success.
Everyone who has any worn-out
pieces of silver or gold, is requested
to donate II To the melting pot twill
then he sent TO United States mint
coined into money and sent over the
seas 10 the boys with the colors. ~
Cincinnati. Ohio. over $4,000 was rails
ed in this way.
This Is n splendid opportunity to
convert things which TO us are worth.
less into bread and meat for our pro
tectors.
New lamps for old
Your oldest treasures
Worn silver furnished gold
Old fashioned pleasures
Bring to our Melting Pot.
Worn thlmbles. dented lockets.
Bent spoons--a broken chain
Old coins from threadbare
pockets
These are all for gain.
Bring all you've got.
New lamps for old!"
Here Is your locked for chance
Old keepsakes mean new gold
For the bows in France.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Aids Scarcity of Operators.

A letter received yesterday from S.
C. Hoel. president of the Hoel Busi-
ness College of Grand Junction, says:
"One of the managers of the Western
Union company has been in our office
today making arrangements for handl-
ing our operators as soon as they be-
come competent The telegraphic
field offers much better opportunities
today than ever before. Wages have
almost doubled and conditions are
much more favorable, not only in the
Western Union, but on the railroads
as WE'LL"
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Eekert Raises Honor Flag.

At the yearly school meeting held
at the high school building at Eckert
Monday. May 9Th, the exercises were
opened by w. T. McMurray. president
of the school board. with patriotic
speech. He then introduced F. n.
Packard. captain of the liberty loan
committee of the fourth precinct. who
explained the liberty loan and said
we were the first precinct in the coun-
ty to go over the top. Rev. ]. A. Hun
sicker was then called upon and made
a few remarks after which he and F.
n. Packard raised the Honor Flag
with the Stars and Stripes while the
audience gave three cheers and all
sang one stanza of Star Spangled Ban
ner.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Presentation of Awards. supt. E. H.

Presentation of Awards. Supt. E. H.
Homberger
Vocal Solo, Anna Stakebake.
Presentation of Glass, Prin. B. F.
Yeoman.
Presentation of Awards, Judge C. H.
Stewart. secretary of board.
All Hail Land of the Free" song by
School.
The full list of the class of this
grade will be published next week, be-
ing crowded out this week.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Cedaredge Couple Wed.

On Wednesday of last week at the
office of the county judge the cere-
mony was performed which united the
lives of Mr.. Roy Shearer and Miss Ell
len Andreen. both popular Cedaredge
young people. Miss Andreen is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Andreen,
proprietor of the Andreen store and
has been reared and educated there
The happy newly weds have begun
house keeping on ranch near the
town.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Food administrators in Session.

Sundays train carried to Denver
George Stephan. food administrator
for Delta county. who had a two-fold
mission. On the 7th he attended a
meeting of the war council, and on
the Sth and 9th convention of the
various food administrators of the
state was in session. which he attend
ed in his official capacity He will
return to the city the last of the week.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Notes From The eauze Room.

The w. r. c. Auxiliary sent a box OF
surgical dressings on April Goth. con
tanning: 100 AKA gauze congresses, 45
Triangular bandages muslin. and 5 many
tailed bandages
All the women and girls who are no;
engaged In other work and those who
are who can spare more time should
quality for the work. This is a much
needed work which is strongly insisted
upon at the divisional head quarters.
We have pleasant and commodious
rooms at the Masonic building and al
so capable instructors.
The following persons who so kindly
have aided us materially during the
month of April are; Friends SO. Clip
Clip Club. $500. Mr. and Mrs. Cade. 81
Coterie Club. s30s5. Mrs Tom Gale,
81. Theodore Wilcox. 81, Mrs. George
conklin. 81. Mrs. Clarence Mower. 81
Mrs. GIN Doughty. 81. friend S1.5o
Episcopal Guild s12. proceeds from
Opera House show sS310.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
AN INTRODUCTION
AMERICAN RED CROSS
YOU N e
TO II

By woI q ul work in war-torn Eli
ope the !, q hree and half years, ii
has constr d an International friend.
ship for United States that will
endure thi .h the ages. The record
is deathless. Last summer the organ
ization asked us for $40 10000 to carsy
on the work. and got it. At Christmas
time II asked us for ten million new
members and got fifteen million. Soon
it will ask us for another 800. 900. 900
We shall not fail to respond hearth!
Surely not. when we remember what
our Red Cross is doing over there
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
A Party Saturday.


The Roller home on Dodge street
was besieged by group of merry
makers Saturday afternoon when at
4:s0 O'Clock nine girl friends of Miss
Helen arrived to remind her that they
had not forgotten the occasion was
that little lady's 14th birthday. The
time was pleasantly spent with games
until dainty three-course luncheon
was served the guests. after which
thev were oil loaded into big car and
taken to the John Meacham home.
where they we're again treated to re-
freshments. this time ice cream and
cake. after which they returned to the
Roller home. and composed jolly
theatre party in the evening. The
Young ladies' all report a most delight
full time and will wish Miss Helen
many more such birthdays.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Delta to Have Celebration.

Yes. we are going to celebrate. A
meeting of business men was held on
Wednesday evening to decide this
question and the matter was agreed
upon. Preliminary arrangements will
start in the very near future and de
tails will be announced from week to
week All together now. to make this
the best Independence day celebration
we have ever had.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Leaves Tuesday.

Mrs Robert Wilson and little son.
who have been visiting relatives in
Hotchkiss, spent the day here Tues
day with Earl Wilson. Mrs. Wilson
left in the afternoon to join her hus-
band. who preceded her a week ago
to take up government duties at Riv-
erside California
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Called Home.

Called Home.
Miss Margaret Griffen arrived home
Wednesday from Wyoming following
telegram announcing the serious
ILLNESS of her sister Irma, who is very
dow with rheumatism and leakage of
the heart
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Has Critical Operation.

A very serious operation was per-
formed at the Delta hospital Monday.
when Mrs. L. E. Trembley underwent
an operation for stomach trouble, from
which she had been a sufferer for a
number of years.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Take Cattle to the Hills.

W. A. Davis, the erstwhile auc-
tioneer and Frank Mckee were among
a party that escorted a herd of cattle
to the 25-mesa ranch this week. The
party will be gone several days.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Home From Greeley.

Arrivals Wednesday were Clyde and
Harry Stewart, who were called to
Greeley by the death of their sister,
Mrs. Neil. They were accompanied
by their father. F. NJ. Stewart. of Rig
by. Idaho who will remain here for
some time.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Sells Property.

Sells Property.
From the Grand Junction News we
learn that Car, RUM has sold his resi-
dence property In that city.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
twins at Home of Moore,s.

The stork brought two precious bun
dies to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
l.. Moore. at 909 Grand avenue on Mon.
day, May 9th. Their weight is six and
a quarter and eight pounds respective
ly. and they are both boys.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
District Forscarter Here.

Frederick w. Prist. the district wea'
ther forecaster is here for month
With headuuarters Mt the Council 81
Defense. The telephone companies
arc co-opcrntirg with this matter and
forecast may he had free Of charge
puer II o'clock from the central OF
fices.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Overland to Capital.

Overland to Capital.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. King and Rufus.
and Miss Vera Boone left Tuesday in
their Buick car for trip to Denver.
They will visit several days with rela-
tives and friends, and rubberneck over
the city.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
coIor.do Boy Among Graduates.

In the list OF the third officers
training camp graduates. seth division.
Cemr Grant. III. IL the name Of Gus
w. Adrianson. 434 East 9Th street. Dm'
range.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Rev. Cramps Away.

Rev. Cramps Away.
on Thursday afternoon Rev. j. II.
Cramps NJ the PRESBYTERIAN church
loft for Columbus. Ohio. on duties OF
the church. He will visit other points
while away.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Opera House Improved.

J. G. Bryant of the Delta Opera
house. announces that the house has
been thoroughly renovated and sew
eral improvements made in the way of
equipment, making it first class
show house.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Funeral of Mrs. ZiegIer.

uneraI OF Mrs. ZIeg1er.
The funeral services of Mrs. Wat
son Ziegler, who died suddenly follow
ing a stroke of apoplexy Wednesday
morning, was conducted from the Ad-
ventist church Friday morning. and
interment made in the Delta cemetery
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Rebekahs Have Party.

The Rebekah lodge gave nice par
ty at the |. o. o. F. rooms last even
ing at which there was full sized
crowd. There was a delightful musi-
cal program interspersed with cards.
Light refreshments were served.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses.
This week marriage licenses were
issued to Mr.. Juan Varges and Miss
Paula Atencio. both of Delta; Mr.. Ross
F.. Sanders and Miss Ethel E. Hawkins,
both of Collbran.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE
DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The week beginning Sunday, May IL.
will mark the closing of our public
schools for the present years work.
The first event will be the baccalaure-
ate sermon, delivered by the Rev. A. B
Parry, in the Methodist church Sunday
evening, at Sis O'Clock. The churches
of the city are invited to join in a
union service on this occasion
The high school commencement ex-
ercises will be held at the Methodist
church, Friday evening, May 18th. at
$50 o'clock
Following is the program:
Organ Prelude, Mrs. W. G. Hillman.
Invocation. Rev. Geo. F. Klein
Music. selected, Glee Club.
Salutatory, Ruth Eloise Farmer.
Defamation, "In This Sign We Con
quer," Paul Doyl Shelton.
Essay, Women, Mobilize" Delphine
Ramona Phoenix
Song "OId Glory" Glee Club.
Glass Poem. Allene Edith Penticuff
Reading, Hope of the World" Eval.
yn l.. Cook.
Grafton, "Our Choice" Herbert Red
man Hillman. 81
Song, Home Again" words by
Henry Van Dyke, Glee Club.
Glass Roll, Eta Lucille Bennett.
Responses: Historic and Prophetic
by members of the Glass
valedictory. Edith Stella Welch.
Glass Song, Under the Colors,'
Esther Barbara Rector.
(Music by ]. w. Lerman-sung by
class)
Presentation of the Glass. Principal
IF. J. Hendershot
Presentation of Diplomas. President
W. H. Mathers.
Following are the graduates:
Eta l.. Bennett
Matte L. Blackburn
Alice NJ. Burnett
Cleo NJ. Compton
Evalyn L. Cook
Roy NJ. Davis
Marie v Daniels
Edythe L. Farmer
Ruth E. Farmer
Cora L. Fergus
Herbert r. Hillman
Luella C. Fuller
Gertrude A. Hawkes.
Ruth M. Isensee
F1orine L. Layton
pelphine r. Phoenix
Wallis Nelson
Allene f. Penticuff
Irene NJ. Penticuff
Esther B. Rector
Paul d. Shelton
Geneva NJ. Smith
Stella r. Snoddy
Lucy c. Verhofstad
Edith S. Welch
Erma l.. Wright
Presentation of Awards. Superinten
dent Il. II. Homberger
Benediction, Rev. ]. H. Cramps.
The program for the Eighth grad,
graduation. Friday afternoon. May Il
at 1880 o'clock, at the Lincoln build
ing:
America for Me-" song by school.
Glass Greetings. Theodore Layton.
Piano solo. Prin. b. F. Yeoman.
Selected Reading. Violet Bowden.
what n Boy Can Do for His Coun
try" John Fairbanks.
The Delta independent., 1918-05-10
Another Angel.

Another Angel.
boy came to brighten the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Leon Angel, at their home on
California mesa.