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The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
DELTA SUGAR FACTORY WILL
BE STARTED IN FEBRUARY

While no one connected with the
building Of the new sugar factory at
Delta for the 1920 crop. will commit
himself rs to the exact date when
work will begin, yet they will not
contradict the statement which has
been current here that work will be-
gin Immediately after the Grand
Junction campaign is completed. IL
this be true actual construction work
will start in February and perhaps in
January.
1t is no secret that the new COM
pany will call for the payment on
stock subscription shortly after jan
uaTy 1. 1920. in which event there will
be no question about the company's
being ready to grind the crop next
year. Delta and Montrose counties
can furnish the beets and all that is
wanted is first class uptodate mill.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
sEicREsr BOYS PURCHASE
SHOP OF M. p. WEEKS

This week the battery repairing and
battery recharging office which has
for number of months been owned
and conducted by NJ. P. Weeks, was
sold to two brothers, Louis and Will
Seircest, who took charge at once and
are now greeting old friends and new
ones.
The same upright and honorable
business methods which have char
acterized Mr. Weeks dealings, will,
we know be pursued by the new
proprietors. The boys are well known
here. having spent number of years
here, and this itself is recommenda-
ton enough. Anything that We could
say would be superfluous. Both boys
spent number of months in the SER
vice and only left when the govern
ment said they we're no longer needed.
They have now returned to make a
livlihood and to again to take their
place among our best citizens.
Mr.. Weeks will devote his entire
time to his apiary.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
MRS. PATTERSON, AGED
cEDAREpGE WOMAN DIES

On Wednesday, November IL Mrs.
Louisa Patterson, more than four
score years of age, died at her home
at Cedaredge, Of diseases incident to
old age
She was born at Pfttsburg, Pennsyl-
vania, and at the time of her demise
was 81 years old. She and her hus-
band were married nearly so years
at the time Of his death seven years
ago, and had been residents Of Delta
county about eighteen years, coming
here from Nebraska
Surviving Mrs. Patterson are four
sons and one daughter, as follows:
Mrs. Mary Dolph, Of Cedaredge; Jesse
L. Patterson of Cedaredge; Gale H.
Patterson, of Delta; T. o. Patterson.
Of Paonia and F. II. Patterson Of
Omaha, all of whom except the
latter, will attend the funeral which
will be he'd at Cedaredge today. con-
Quoted by Rev. Ray Smith of the Ced-
aredge Methodist church The remains
will be inferred by the side Of the
father in the Cedaredge cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
MAKES VOLUNTARY
! DONATION TO THE CITY

Approaching the friendly relations
existing between the community and
the many Japanese residing here, X.
Kanda this week made voluntary
donation to the city OF Delta OF $25
with the request that It be used for
some public purpose. He says that
he and his contrymen are all interest
ed in the development OF the city and
community OF their choice, and are
willing to aid financially to that end
His letter follows:
Delta Colo, Nov. 10, 1919.
To the Honorable Mayor.
Representing the Citizens of Delta:
Dear Sir:
herewith enclose my check
for $2A which want you to use
for some public purpose,
am doing this to show my ap
probation to the Delta people for
their Kindness toward me since
hav. been in the. city, ! nope
your government. and mine will al
ways be OF the clio. =, friendship.
Yours dly.
tSigned) X. KANDA.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE TO
BE HELD HERE NEXT WEEK

Next Monday under the direction OF
the Colorado Sunday School associa-
ton, Mrs. II. r. Shaw and Clarence N.
Wright will be in Delta and hold an
institute for Sunday School workers
of all denominations. There will be
two sessions in the afternoon begin
ming at 2:30. the primary work being
conducted by Mrs. Shaw and the older
class work by Mr.. Wright in another
room or another building, though ar
rangements have been made for the
Presbyterian church.
In the evening supper will be given
also at the Presbyterian church. which
Sunday School superintendents and
teachers are invited to attend. This
invitation is extended to the Ash
Mesa, Eckert, Austin and Read sun
day Schools and the affair will be
in the nature OF a round table.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
r. w. D. TRUcz iAKEs TRIP
UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

On Saturday of last week Paul v.
Jenness. Colorado distributor for F.
w. d. Trucks, manufactured by the
-Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. Of Clin-
tonville Wis, demonstrated the abil-
ny Of the F. W. d. to negotiate bad
roads by taking tons Of lumber from
whitewater to Gateway. Mr.. L. Wiley
Of the Carnotite Reduction Co. and
Mr.. Ratekin Of Delta made the trip.
In spite Of the rain and the snow
tho entire trip was made without
chains. Sunday the return trip was
made with a load of over 1000 pounds
rating of only tons.
People who are acquainted with the
road have claimed that a heavy truck
could not make the trip, but the F. w.
d. proved that there is one truck that
can operate under those conditions
and handle its capacity with ease.
Mr.. Wiley states that the road was
in about as bad shape as 1t ever
gets any time save in the early spring.
The F. w. d. has not been on the
commercial market for some time. for
the entire factory output has been go
ing to the Allied Armies. Previous to
the time OF entrance Of the United
States into the war, Great Britain
took so per cent and Russia most OF
the remainder. When the war ended
the u. s. had about 10000 in service.
and they are being retained by the
War Department for the F. w. d. is
one OF the three trucks Of over 1h
ton capacity which are being kept by
the Government The other are the
Mack and the Riker.
The Stockham Bros. Hardware Co.
are the dealers for the F. w. d. Truck
in this district, and are convinsed that
there is no other truck on the market
that can equal its performance for
heavy work
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
HEATER AGAIN IN TOLLS OF LAW
THIS TIME A FEDERAL CASE

On information from federal author
tiles. Keddy J. Heater, formerly a
Delta man. was arrested the first OF
the week at Pueblo. charged with max
ing an attempt TO make couterfeit War
Saving Stamps.
II appears that Heater went TO an
Ink house In Pueblo aud Asked for
some green inl. an din order to In
dicate to the merchant what shade he
wished. pulled out War Savings
Stamp. The merchant smelled a
mouse at once and reported the case
to the authorities. who soon had him
under arrest and on searching his per
son found that he had four dies for
making the stamps.
II will be recalled that Heater was
convicted OF confiscating goods from
local merchants two or three years
ago. and while serving sentence in the
local jail made daylight getaway.
Later he appeared at the Canon state
prison and voluntarily surrendered
himself.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
MANY PACKAGES OF PARCEL
POST BURNED WEDNESDAY

AS the narrow gauge was speeding
along westward Wednesday forenoon,
some few miles beyond Sargent and
Just as the train was decendi1g from
Marshall Pass, the engineer noticed a
cloud of smoke pouring out of the
mail car and Immediately brought the
train to a standstill. AS it happened
the train was within few yeards Of a
siding and an eastbound freight was
to allow the passenger to pass them at
this point. The passenger pulled up
to give clearance and at the same time
enlist the services of the freight
crew to save the burning packages Of
mail.
No time was lost in an effort to save
the contents Of the car according to
W. w. Warner and Chas. L. Keller, of
this city, who happened to be on the
train returning from business trip
to Allamosa. AS to the origin of the
fire no one seems to know unless a
package fell against the stove in the
car. Package after package Of parcel
ablaxe and many, many packages were
entirely burned. According to Mr..
Warner several ladies' coats, and other
packages containing purses, handbags
and the like. all very valuable, were
destroyed.
Both of the mail clerks were in the
front portion of the car and did not
realize that their car was ablaze until
told by the engine men of the train
No firstclass mail matter was burned
but the best paper in the U. S. A"
came in for its share and the entire
edition was DESTROYED.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
CONTRACTORS HAVE
MANY JOBS IN SIGHT

d. ]. Hawkes. has been awarded the
cement contract for the new filling
station at the corner of Fifth and Main
and is already on the ground getting
things in shape to start the work.
AT the pretty home of J. w. Duling
on Garnet Mesa, Contractor Holmes
has been engaged this week making
some needed repairs and improve
menAs.
According to Geo. Wear. cement CON
tractor. the coming year will surpass
any year in building that We have ex-
perienced. He says in all his exper-
ience he never has had SO much work
in sight.
A movement is on foot by the lum-
ber yards and others interested in just
where they are to live, to build houses
in Delta The plan is. while not fully
worked out to have parties band to-
gether in bodies of 20 and join the
Delta Savings & Building association.
The yards have agreed TO- give 10
per cent reduction ON all materials to
further the movement Something
must be done to relieve the situation
and II is thought this plan will be
welcomed by many.
Two new Main street buildings are
contemplated for next year. Details
OF same have not materialized suffi-
ciently for publication
John Davis OF the Park-Davis Cloth
ing Company. contemplates improve
ments upon their property at the cor
ner Fourth and Main which that will
mean the outlay OF several thousand
dollars.
All renters of the Cook property at
the corner of Fourth and Main have
been given notice that they may look
for new quarters next spring. 1t is
the intention of the owner. Dan Cook,
to extend the postoffice building to the
corner.
Millard Fairlamb serves notice on
the Independent that he intends to
make extensive improvements about
our quarters. Making changes that
will cost considerable including paint
ing and decorating.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
DIES AT ADVANCE AGE
OF ElGHTY.NINE

Fred d. Blumberg. SO years of age
passed away Friday. November Z. at a
hospital in Pekin. Illinois. and the
body was shipped to Delta Tuesday
evening. Funeral services were con-
Quoted Wednesday at 2 o'clock from
the Hopson Mortuary, and interment
was made In the Garnet Mesa GENE.
terry.
Mr.. Blumberg visited here several
years ago. He was an uncle Of all
the Blumberg boys Of this vicinity,
and also OF Mrs. Gusta Helmke. Mrs.
Emma DIX and Mrs. Joe Harvey.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
Club Lady Visits.

Club Lady Visits.
Mrs. NJ. H. Flynn, district president
of the Colorado Federation of Wo-
mans clubs. visited the local Woman's S
club Wednesday this week and made
some timely suggestions regarding the
club work for the coming year. Her
address was well received. She also
visited at Paonia
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
His Sister Gravely III.

A. l.. Reynolds, the popular Eckert
merchant was called home from
Denver where he had gone on bust
ness, on account of the serious illness
of his sister. Helen who was seized
with an attack of erysipelas on Sun
day and has been in a critical condi-
tion since. At this time she is said
to be improving and il no complica-
tions set In will soon be about once
more Mr.. Reynolds reached home
yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
Mrs. GalIemore Visits.

Mrs. GalIemore Visits
Returning passengers yesterday af'
ternoon were Mrs. ]. w. Gallemore and
little daughter from a two weeks so
journ including Canon City, Pueblo
and Beulah. She visited her sister.
Mrs. Walter Davis and Mt. Gallemore's 5
mother and reports a most delightful
time
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
NOVEMBER BEATS JUNE
FOR CROP OF WEDDINGS

II the marriage license bureau keeps
up its pace the proverbial June we'd
ding month will have to take second
place, as is Indicated by the number
Of weddings here about during the past
few weeks. The following couples
have Joined the ranks during the
week:
Morreil-At<ins
/On Monday at high noon occurred
the marriage of Mr.. James Perry At
kins. Of Somerset, and Miss Lura Nor
rell, of Midway. the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Geo. F. Klein at
the Methodist parsonage in the pres
ence Of a few close friends. They
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
er-in-law and sisters Of the bride: and
Mrs. Simms, an aunt; also Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Mechelke. The latter
couple served a nice wedding dinner
before the couple left in the after
noon for Saint Joseph, Missouri They
will make their home at Somerset.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs.
Amos Morrell Of Midway. while the
groom has for several years been en-
played at Somerset, and is quite we'll
known here. having starred with the
Somerset ball team during hi resi-
lence there.
Staunton-Bowerman
On Monday afternoon, November 8,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Thompson OF Delta Mr.. Clarence E
Staunton. son of Mrs. Thompson, and
Miss Marie Bowerman, of Cedaredge,
were united in marriage, Rev. A b.
Parry of the First Baptist church of
Delta, conducting the ceremony. The
following were members of the we'd
ding party: Mrs. Van ogue and Mrs.
Walter Pollard: Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.
Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. ]. C. Bower
man.
After spending the evening with
friends in Delta, they left for Cedar
edge where they will make their home
until spring. They will then go to
California to reside.
kIatt-lundin
Ed Klatt and Miss Helen Lundin.
both Of Paonia where they are we'll
known. slipped away last week and at
ter securing q marriage license were
married at the Methodist parsonage
by Rev. Geo. r. Klein Saturday even.
ine. They were attended by Charles
fKlS1E1nkd Miss Ethsa Inndin. and the
sim Pile ring service was employed
The happy couple will live on the Lun
Gin ranch near Paonia
oeannon-snoke
On "Wednesday at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e.
Smoke of Montrose. Miss Bessie
Smoke and Mr. Charles O'Bannon were
married, Rev. W. S. Grimm of the
Montrose Methodist church officiat-
ing.
Miss Smoke is a popular girl in
Montrose society. and the groom, who
formerly resided there. later work.
ed here at the Ford garage. The cou.
pie left at once for a honeymoon trip
to Salt Lake.
Humphries-BelI
At high noon Tuesday Miss Clara
Bell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Bell. of Montrose, was married to
Howard Humphries. well known
young man, also of Montrose. Miss
Bell spent two years as instructor in
the Delta schools, and has many
friends here who will extend hearty
congratulations. They will make their
home at Holly, Colorado.
Smith-Spaidino
At the PRESBYTERIAN Manse Monday.
November 3. Rev. J. H Cramps united
in the bonds Of matrimony Arthur ].
Smith and Ruby NJ. Spalding. from
Palisade.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
A Sweet story.

A Sweet Story.
Elsewhere in these columns will be
found large display ad Of the Brecht
Candy Company, whose fine confec-
tions are noted all the way to South
America This company has tested
the strength Of judicious advertising
and found the returns severalfold.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14

Miss frankie Cloud, Sixth grade
teacher. submitted to IN operation this
week for IN orGpnic trouble which she
has suffered for some time. and is re-
covering nicely. tsn
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
WEEKLY MARKET QUOTATIONS
FURNISHED eY LOCAL DEALERS

Following are the Wholesale prices
furnished by local dealers:
Onion, per 1O0.....................$4.0O to $3.50
Potatoes, AL, per 100,..
Potatoes. under grade, 100....$1.60 to 81
Apples. per ton, from........--....$S6 to sos
Wholesale prices furnisehd by A. E.
Penley:
Hay. in stack. per ton.........-...-....$1b.0o
Hay, baled. per ton...................-...$1 $4,000
Ear corn. per 100 pounds.
Oats, per ..........................-$2.40
Wheat, per 100 pounds. s....es15 to SS.16
Chickens, per pound. .-...-.........-.--.-.17c
EGGS per dosen $50
The Delta independent., 1919-11-14
PUPILS At HiLLYER'S
SCHOOL GIVE RECITAL

The following students appeared in
recital at the Hillyer Studio Friday
afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
Martina Ferry Briefs.

Mrs. Joseph rucci of this city Will ar
rive home tomorrow after a WISH Win
tricns at Wayncsburg. Ia.
The weekly meeting Of the members or
the Knights OF Pylhias will be held TINS
Mrs. c. r. Day has returned to her
home in Stcubcnvillc. Ohio, AFTER a lew
days spent visiting her parehls' MI a"u
Mrs Robert Marshall Of this city
leaves today for u brief visit win Cle'c-
land friends.
n number OF his friends at his home on
North Fourth street this evening":
Edward Hite left yesterday for Union
town. Pa, OH a short business trip.
Ernest Cole has returned 10 ms home
at Defiance. Ohio. after a rev days sptMt
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and MRS.
VI. r. Cole.
The candidates for the American Lee
gion basketball team held practice at the
Elm school gymnasium last night:
Mrs. +. McMasters of South Fourth
street Is confined 10 her nome su'lcIinS
with pneumonia.
George Weathcrson has returned to
his home a. Baltimore. Md, after a prlel
visit with friends here.
Miss Beatrice smith has returned 70
her home at Cleveland after u brlct WISH
with her parents here.
A good attendance was noted Al inc
meeting Of the Elks' lodge which was
held last night. ~,
Alfred Leach Is reported as quite Ill
at his home on North Seventh street.
The condition of \. II. MITCHELL. who
has been quite i'll with pneumonia AT MS
home on Elm street. is reported improv-
ing rapidly. =
Mrs. Jesse Watson Of this city Is
spending a few days visiting with Mrs.
Lou Dcrnmick Of Beech Bottom.
Bert Dunn has returned to Chicago.
ILL.,. after a brief visit with his parents
on Grant avenue.
Wilbur Scabright has returned 10 Car
ncgic Tech 1T Pittsburgh after spending
Christmas with his parents. .
The members of Belmont City lodge of
he Odd Fellows hcld m interesting
meeting in the Fratrrnal hall last night.
Miss Hazel Rogers has returned home
after n visit with friends at GAINESVILLE.
and will resume her duties al the Capitol
Inn today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
NruLrGAN AND DUNFEE Will 81
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
SAID-DICK.
Lynch and Ralstcn From Perry In the
Race for Honor Also.

Indications are AZ the present time
that next year when the county primary
is held there will be an avalanche OF
humanity thrown into the race for the
nominees of the TWO parties for sheriff.
AZ the present time j.. W. osborn IL
completing his second term as sheriff OF
the county. The office Is acknowledged
to BE- the best. rom 4 tinan'al Lrand-
point, OF any o. the county pon,lcal
.plums. ~ the lar election Osborn mar
rowly nosed Dick Lynch. Republican.
Of Martins Ferry out and won for re-
election.
Already a half dozen candidates have
bcyr mentioned for the big offices. y
number Of candidates have announced
Themselves to their friends and already
have "pullCrS" out but nou" have occl
officially announced through the papers.
Bel!airc will al least offer two cand,-
dates for this office. II is learned. Both
will be Democrats. They arc William
l.. Milligun. at present chief Of rcputy
to- sheriff Osborn and Samuel Duntcr.
meat man Of South BcllaIrc. who was -
. deputy sheriff under anderson. who
WAS N office several years go. Friends
of Nilligan SOyt that il was through han
and through HIM only that Osborn wa
elected for the second term as Lynch ran
Strongly everywhere excepting in BEL
airc.
be y candidate also. lie has many f"l-
lowers who are already claiming III
nomination and election should he de-
finttcly enter the ring. He is q street
cor mOtorman.
While B"lltire will offer two Demo
cratic candidates for this office. Mar
tins Ferry will offer AT least W Re
puolicans for the same office. Dick
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
WATCH PARTY AT
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
LUTHER LEAGUE TO HOLD SOCIAL.
AFFAIR FOLLOWING MD-WEEK
PRAYER SERVICE.
Affair to be In Nature Of New Year
Watch Party, Por Members
aud Friends.

The members Of the Luther League,
Of 81. Paul's Lutheran church Of this
city, have all plans completed for n
social affair. in the nature of a New
Years Watch Party. which will be
held in the church tomorrow evening.
following the usual mld-weck prayer
meeting service.
Edwin Meuscr. student of tho Theo-
logical seminary at Columbus. O.. has
arrived here to take charge of tho ser
vices at the church tomorrow evening.
and a business meeting Of the league
will be held Immediately following the
service. The meeting will be for the
annual election OF the officers OF the
organization. and all of the members
are expected to be present, and assist
with the business.
At the conclusion of the business
session, tho members OF the league and
their friends will be entertained at a
social evening which will be carried
over into the new year. and Will consist
Of a variety of social diversions. with
a luncheon as the concluding feature.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
MERCHANTS DONATE
ADVERTISING SPACE
ALL LOCAL BUSINESS HOUSES AP-
PRoACHED GIVE SPACE PoR AD-
VERTISIN9 CAMPAIGN FoR
JEWISH RELIEF.
Little Doubt In Minds Of Members OF
Committee That Campaign VIII
Be SucceRR,

Members Of the publicity committee
for the Jewish relief funds, SubScrlp-
tiOnS for which will be taken tive
Monday. january 5, and Thursday. Janu-
airy 5. Ut i p. H., spent yesterday solicit
ing a few Of the local merchants for u
portion OF their regular advertising
space for the purpose of advertising tho
campaign. The members OF the commit,
tee have not vet been able To rcach All
the local business houses ON this mat.
ter. but those who have been solicited
nave been very liberal in their gift ul a
portion Of their space for this purpose.
hind the campaign with their whole
heart. Tho remainder OF the business
houses Will hc approached later IN the
week, and there is no doubt that all Will
give literally of their space.
Those in charge OF tn" work or the
campaign in this city have been nnolhs
sentiment favorably inclined toward the
matter. and there Will certainly be q
good response from the people OF Mar
tins Ferry when the campaign is fnally
under way, aid those in charge claim
that the quota OF this city. which
mounts to only six thousand dollars,
will be easily reached in the four days
allotted to the work. Many local resi-
dents were reached last night. and the
reason for tn" subscriptions explained
10 them through the excellent nvC min
ute speeches made at the local theatres
by Hon. William T. Dixon and Rev.
Charles Il. WIngCrd. and II il the aim OF
the publicity committee to acquaint
every resident with the reasons for tho
campaign and the present condition OF
the sufferers in tn" war stricken lands
where the aid is 50 sOrcly needed.