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The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
CROP PRODUCTION WILL
EXCEED LAST YEARS TONNAGE

Indications point to a record pro-
duction in the Delta district this year.
Additional acreage and plenty of wat
er under the Gunnison will roll up n
much larger tonnage than in any pre-
vious year, If reports can be relied
upon regarding the vast additional
acres put into crops.
over the county in general pros
poets are good. save perhaps in some
small sections which were caught in
the late frost. Some shortage of wat
er may prevail for late irrigation, how
ever. it is not believed that there will
be any noticeable water shortage.
The early fruit harvest is on in full
blast. Eager buyers come from far
and near claiming that there is prac-
tically no early fruit outside of the
Western Slope. Prices are firm
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
GET TOGETHER CLUB HAS
MEETING WITH MRS. ENGLISH

Mrs. R. J. English entertained the
Get Together Club last Thursday at
her home on Garnet Mesa. There
were fifteen members present and Wis
itors were Mrs. John McVeigh and
Mrs. ]. E Porter from the Chipeta
neighborhood. 9
Roll call was responded to by ques-
tions and answers on all kinds of. use
full and interesting subjects. After
the business meeting delicious refresh
ments were served and the social ses-
sion lasted until late in the evening.
The next meeting of the club VIII be
with Mrs. 4. s. Harwood on Garnet
Mesa, July S1st; Mrs. McMullin assist
ant Each member is asked to bring
her oldest picture of herself and tell
of the most interesting or strange ex-
perience she ever had.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
LOCAL BALL ARTISTS
GO TO GUNNIsoN

Tho Delta ball team journeyed to
Gunnison yesterday to take part in a
three day series with olathe's heavies.
the latter nine being a combination of
Olathe and Monta Vista boys. This
should make some attractive games at
the annual Cattleman's day affairs.
The locals will go to Ouray Sunday
and either take the mountaineers to
a cleaning or come home licked.
- match scheduled for the follow
Ing Sunday. July 17th on the home
grounds with the Telluride bunch.
promises much interest. The Telluride
folks have a pitcher that they claim
is right up next to Christy Mathew
son, and so much steam they say you
doubtless see some real live sport that
day.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
AUTO THIEVES GET AwA iTH
GOODS PARTLY SUCCESSFUL

Judging by recent Developments one
is led to believe that an organized
band of auto thieves is operating in
Montrose and Delta, with a certain de
gree of success.
Saturday night the new Ford recent
ly purchased by z. M. Gramm was
taken from his home on Dodge street
and up to this time no trace OF 1t has
been found, although officers in the
adjoining counties are on the lookout
for 1t.
William Redmond, who has been
serving a term in the local bastile on
a statutory charge. was released last
Thursday. the officers attempting to
deport him to Pueblo. A ticket was
purchased and he started. but left the
cushions at Montrose. hung about the
streets all day and in the evening
made away with a Ford truck which
he drove to Somerset and took thru
a course OF pruning in an attempt to
camouflage 1t as much as possible. The
matter was reported to the officers.
but before they could reach there Red
mond had gone. Wednesday morning.
however. Sheriff GIL of Montrose. in
company with sheriff Watson from
Grand Junction approhended tie thief
near Fruita and he was brought back
to the place from which he started.
u seems that the gray walls OF pris-
on have some considerable charme for
this nut and he will now doubtless re-
ceiye the sentence which he so richly
deserves.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
MARRIAGE OF WALTER WHITE
TO cEDAREDGE GIRL

On July End at Montrose the cere-
mony uniting the lives and destinies of
Mr. Walter F. White and Miss Flor
ence Reed was performed by the Rev.
]. A. Bunch of the Baptist church.
The groom is the son of Noah White
cattleman on 25 Mesa. and the bride
n daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Reed.
who reside above Cedaredge. Mrs.
White is well known here. having at
tended school in this city. The newly
welded couple have the best wishes
of many friends for prosperity and
happiness through life.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
WESTON THINKS HE WILL
HAVE MANY SMALL SPUOS

T. K Weston. the enterprising
farmer on California Mesa, who pur-
chase the old Newly place. was in
town Saturday and hailed in at the
Independent for a chat.
He said, in course of his convers-
alton. that he believed the farmer rails
ing potatoes this year would exper-
fence more culls than ever, and he
gave as his reason that the late frost
would prove to be more detrimental
to the potato than any other crop.
His crop was hit very hard and it is
more than likely that his prediction
will be proven when harvest time
rolls around. @-s<
Very little. if any. damage was done
to his other crops by frost and upon
the whole he predicts that the farmer
will do exceedingly well this year.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
OURAY TEAM LOSES TO
LOCAL SLUGGERS SUNDAY

In q one sided contest Sunday the
Ouray ball team met defeat at the
hands of the local artists, to the tune
of 10 to 5. The main trouble seemed
to be too much youth pitted against
a seasoned club of sluggers.
Soma and Thistle were the battery
for the visitors and Carver and Nichol-
son of Delta. This was Carver's
first appearance as far as the writer
is concerned and he worked we'll. Roy
Roatcap, formerly one OF Olathe's
heavies, playing outfield for Delta was
the star performer and kept everyone
on the qua vive. From the Sunday
game he is credited with one home
run, bringing in three men from the
full bases with him; two singles and
two stolen bases, as well as some
clever work in the field. Davies, the
new shortstop, is also made of good
material and is hard worker.
One thing we noted about Ouray
with no small degree of pleasure, and
that was the good nature with which
they took their drubbing. They are
good, clean sports. A return game is
scheduled for Ouray Sunday when the
tables may possibly be turned.
The score by innings.
Ouray 0 O. 0 0 5 o o. 5
Delta 0 7 0 2 2 8 o x-19
Summary:
Struck out by Soma 8; by Carver 8.
2-base hits-Lynch, Graham, Evans,
Davies, Eberhard, Nicholson.
3-base hits-Eberhard, Warren. Dav-
les. Graham.
Home run-Roatcap
Stolen bases-Lynch, Faussone, Nc
Dowell. Boucher. Roatcap
Double plays-Eberhard to Evans to
Graham.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
WE ARE STILL CALLING FOR
THOSE SOLDIER PICTURES

Stop a moment Have you sent in
that photograph and record of your
boy for that Honor Roll? We have
several hundred names and photo
graphs In now which would be fair
representation Of the boys who enter
ed the service. but Delta County
claims the largest percentage of men
in service of any county In the
state. and as such we must have n big
ger and better representation In this
hook.
We are ,<tn receiving photographs
and information of interest with the
greatest war In the history of the
world We arc publishing the only
history OF Delta County boys. Don't
fail to see that your boys picture is
included. There ia no charge to you
for this.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
WILLIS DAVIS ENJOYING
HIMSELF IN MISSOURI

We received letter the other day
from Willis A. Davis. who with his
family is spending couple OF months
In Missouri and Iowa. He writes from
Harrisonville. Missouri. as follows;
1--WE spent week with my relatives
at Braymer. Found my sick brother
slightly improved. We have travelled
1900 miles: no car or tire trouble. We
have found rain almost every day. and
of course mud All crops are extra
good. Expect to arrive in Delta about
August LIST Kind regards to enquir-
ing friends. Yours. Davis"
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
SUGAR COMPANY MEETS AND
ELECTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tentative plans for the Western
Slope Sugar Company were formed at
a meeting of the committee Tuesday
evening, and the directorate proposed
will be as follows:
John E. Hillman, George Hull and
Governor Stephan of Delta; Fred D.
Pyle of Montrose; A E. Carlton of
Colorado Springs and S. W. Sinsheim-
er of Denver and Fred G. Holmes of
Grand Junction.
This will be welcome news to our
readers and although plans are still
in embryo, it looks more like business.
We will publish from time to time
such information as we are able to
obtain on the matter.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
DELTA WINS FIRST OF
SERIES AT GUNNlSON

The first game of the three-day
series of baseball went to Delta yes
terday by the close score of to 5.
The batteries were: Olathe. Pittser
and Mills; Delta. Eberhard and Mich
olson.
The game drew e record crowd The
team opposing Delta's club is made
up of the picked men from Olathe,
Gunnison and other points.
The crowd attending the annual Cat
tlemen's day attractions at Gunnison
is one Of the largest ever seen there.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
SALARY OF PoSToFFIcE
EMPLOYEES is RAISED

A rule affecting postoffice clerks
and carriers has just been announced
by the postoffice department, which
makes the grades of second and third
class clerks and carriers the same.
The salary in second class offices the
same as Delta has been raised from
$500 to 1000 to begin, with $1,000
limit instead of 81 800 as heretofore.
All clerks and carriers who have
been in the office year or more were
advanced according to this ruling Dur
ing the war a bonus of 5000 was allow
ed and this has been discontinued
since July LIST.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
An Oversight

An Oversight
Through carelessness We failed to
mention three floats in the Fourth of
July parade which We're most worthy
of mention. They were Mrs. F. B.
Near's automobile which was complet-
ely covered with white and pink flow
ers, while large cupid adorned the
front; Roy L. Smiths auto float, Il
tasty affair arranged by Frederick
Hooper, the master of art, and the
burro cart put out by the Delta Tire
Repair Shop owned by Ben Hawkes..
All these received prizes to which they
were entitled.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
iMuCA APPRECIATED ANNUAL
EVENT BEGAN YESTERDAY

The 1919 session of the Delta Chau-
tauqua began Thursday afternoon. A
delightful program was rendered by
the Victory players. Ralph Parlette,
the noted author, editor and publisher
lectuTed that night
The program today will be given by
the s. Clair Sisters, Miss Gene, Nc
Come. and Lincoln Mcconnell. The
st. Claire Sisters, a group of very
charming young ladies are popular not
only because of their musical talent
but also their delightful personalities.
Their selections consist of quartettes,
trios and duets both vocal and instru-
mental Miss Gene Mcdonald is the
sunshine reader Don't forget that
this IS friendship day at the Chautau
qua. Ii is the day to get acquainted
and enjoy yourself. DR.. Mcconnell de-
liyers the friendship lecture. His sub
ject IS "Grouches, Their Cause and
Cure" and his fame as a humorous
lecturer is nationwide.
The music for the remainder of the
week is unusually good. The Bersag-
liere Band perhaps is the biggest at
traction. There are twenty pieces
in this band. each man is an artist
on his part. Ii might be interesting
to know that every man in this band
served in the famous Bersagliere reg.
iment and many wound stripes appear
on their sleeves. Another musical
company which music lovers will en-
joy is the Premier Artists. There are
six soloists accompanied with the viol-
in, flute and piano, making nine peo-
pie altogether in the company. Some
of the best young voices in the country
have been secured for this company.
Harold Proctor, the Irish tenor is the
star soloist of the season. He has
created quite a sensation the last few
seasons by his singing on the coast
The play. 1T pays to Advertise" is
one of the funniest comedies of the
last few seasons in the East. This
play had big run in both New York
and Chicago and the Redpath-Horner
people have secured some of the or
iginal cast to act tie parts for the
ChautauQua. 1t is regular scream
1t is so brimful of fun and yet it has
some splendid business ideas.
The lecturers for the next few days
will be up to standard. Lieut. Raj
ston. the young American ace, offi-
cialis; credited With bringing do1n
seven German planes gives an inter
esting talk DIR. Loveland's address
on "Perils OF Democracy" will be re-
membered as long as anything on the
program. He is very confident in
the present and future but presents
some very serious problems, such as
that of Bolsheyism. and the marked
physical degeneration of our people.
in forciful manner. Bob Finch de-
livers the closing lecture on Shift
ing Gears"
Mr.. ]. d. McMurtry, Dean of Colo
RADIO College is our superintendent this
year. Miss Nell Nails of Cleburne.
Texas, has charge Of the children's
work and is also cashier.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Hoor. MON, WAITS THE oopsf

HooT. MON, WAITS THE ooQsf
Why so much palavaer anent the day
light saving law which President vii.
son Ii accused Of mothering under his
wing1 The city people simply make
their office houra one hour later,
SO that settles It for them. The farm
or puts in every blessed minute from
sun up till dark and then totes Ian
tern about finishing up what has to be
done, and then meets himself coming
down to breakfast when he goes up to
bed, 30 what's the odds, anyway?
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
CORNERSTONE rs eEckLEv AND
RULE GO TO DENVER SUNDAY

Outgoing passengers Sunday morn
ing were commissioners James E.
Beckley OF Delta and Charles T. Rule
Of Paonia. They so to the capital on
official county business in connection
with road funds that were supposed to
have been forthcoming some time ago.
We are informed that not cent of
state money has been paid into this
county. They expect to return the
latter part of the week.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Son Home Soon

Son Home Soon
: Mr.. and MRS. w. A. Sayre have re-
ceived word that their son. Eugene
w. Sayre. had reached New York and
would come direct TO Fort d. A. Rus
sell. Wyoming. receive his discharge
and hasten home. The young man en-
listed four !"n,s a;;t in wyoming ani
was engaged with the famous Rainbow
Division over there.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
NEW BUSINESS HOUSE TO
BE OPENED IN DELTA

Delta is to-have Golden Rule store.
1t is to occupy the Steve Conway build
ing adjoining the Hillman building and
will deal in gents furnishing and dry
goods.
Mr.. Tom Avgikos is to be manager
and the store will be ready for bus
mess about August 1st
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
New Proprietor of Bakery

A deal was consummated this week
whereby Bert Norris became the own
er of the Star Bakery. which has for
several weeks been conducted by Mr.,
e. e. Hufty. Patrons of Mathers'
store who have had shoes fitted for
the past seven years will regret his
leaving there, but wish him success in
his new business venture. Mr.. and
Mrs. Norris will conduct the bakery
and welcome all shoppers.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Death of Paonia Lady

Death of Paonia Lady
On the morning of the third of
July. Mrs. Cornelia Randall of Paonia
passed away. The lady had been in
poor health for some time, but her
condition had not been considered
serious until short time preceding
her death. The funeral was heKd
Friday. the fourth and interment made
in the Paonia cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Change In Train Schedule

A slight change has been made In
the time OF arrival of the afternoon
train. beginning Sunday July goth. It
will reach Delta about twcnty minutes
later than heretofore. It wns also re.
ported that the morning train from
Grand Junction would arrive about
twenty minutes earlier than the old
time, but tho local Rio Grande office
has not been 60 informed.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
DELTA COUNTY PEOPLE
MAKING FILINGS ON LAND

During the past week the following
Delta county people have filed on land
at the Montrose Land office.
VIM. f. Sayre. Hotchkiss: James
Patterson. Crawford; James M. Mills,
Hotchkiss: Chas. Holyrd, Austin: H. b.
White. Austin: John w. Taylor. Hotch-
kiss.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Lodoe Folks to cedaredae

Several cars OF local Rebekahs aut.
oed to Ccdaredge Monday evening in
response to an invitation to visit that
lodge. Eight candidates were initiated
into the mysteries. and Refreshments
followed the lodge session.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Advance Man was Here

V. X. Aubrey, five day advance man
for the Horner Chautauquas, paid the
city a short but pleasant visit Tues
day. on his way over the trail Of the
summer entertainment program. This
is his second season here and it is
a delight to have him here. He spent
several months in the government SER
vice at Washington during the past
year.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Beautiful Ediflce

Beautiful Edifice
The walls OF the Carey b. Adams
residence. corner of Seventh and
Grand. are progressing heavenward in
an orderly manner. developing fresh
beauties each day and giving promise
that the new home is to be a thing
of beauty and a JOY forever"
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Local Lady improving

Local Lady improving
Mrs. F. X. Breckenridge has fully
recovered from her hecent operation
and with her little son will be home
soon. to Join her husband here. MI.
Breckenridge Is with the Chase. Rupp
& Nashtol Produce Company.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
County clerk Watts in Charge

On Friday morning ]. C. Watts, ap-
pointed to succeed H. K. Gibbs as
county clerk and recorder. officially
entered upon his duties and is look
ing after the business, assisted by w.
A. Shepherd as his deputy.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Guest at kistier Home

Mrs. ]. X. Earickson arrived this
week from Texhoma, Oklahoma, to
spend the remainder of the summer at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. ]. F.
Kistler. The lady was met at Mont
rose by Mrs. Kistler and daughter,
Miss Margaret.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Entertains at Dinner

6ntertatns al Oihhet
Miss Lucille Davis was a charming
hostess at a dinner party given at her
LONE Monday evening in honor of
hel niece. Miss Dorothy Sandifer, Of
Paonia, who. has been a guest for sew
tral days atthe Davis home.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Visiting Brother

C. A. Fergus, Austin rancher, has
been enjoying visit from his brother
Cee rye T. Fergus ana sister, Mrs. w
H Suahle and husband, from Logars.
port, Indiana who have spent two
weeks there. Miss Cora Fergus, a
student at the State Normal School
came down Friday evening for short
visit.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Union Service

Union Service
There will be a religious service at
the Chautauqua tent on Sunday morn
ing at II O'Clock. DIR. J. II. McMurtry
will give the address using for his
text the Twenty Third Psalm. Every
body welcome.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
3. e. Mowers Home

C. E. Mowers, wife and daughter.
Laura, arrived home Sunday evening
from months overland trip to Den
yer, Idaho Springs and other Colorado
points. They drove over Lookout
Mountain and Bear Creek canon, re-
turning by way of Lake City where
they spent two days.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Leaves for Home

Leaves for Home
Following a brief but delightful Wis
II with friends and relatives here and
at Cory. Mrs. Jay Gillette left Tuesday
for her home at Sterling. She was
on her way home from California.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Injured In Wreck.

Injured In Wreck.
Earl Covington of Montrose, who
was employed by the Hartman garage.
receive da broken collar bone and
other minor injuries Monday by over
turning an automobile which okidded
in the gravel road. He is nephew
of Mrs. Rosa Greenwood of this city.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
cedaredae Couple Wed

Alex Dix and Miss Eula Hooker. Of
Cedaredge were married in Glenwood
Springs, Friday. July IL, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Thomas w.
Stamp. The newlyweds returned to
Cedaredge and will be at home there
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
solournino on the Coast

Sojourning on the Coast
Mr.. and Mrs. n. E Perkins. accom-
panied by Herbert Hillman. left Sun
day for San Francisco, California on
n short summer trip. They will also
visit Mrs. Perkins sister. Mrs. H. B.
Dirlam. at San Fernando. California.
before returning home.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18

Home Again
Arrivals Wednesday were Robert
Henderson. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Henderson of this vicinity and Charles
Linn of Lazear both having been mus
tered out of the service.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Over the Iop Aoain.


At the Chautauqua meeting held
Monday evening, it was reported that
more than enough season tickets had
been sold to cover the guarantee of
$500 The officers and guarantors are
feeling very happy over the success
of the enterprise
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
II Was Our Error.

u Was Our Error.
In mentioning the Interpreter in the
trial of Jose Barrera last week we
gave the name p. A Martinez. and il
should have been p. A Manzanares.
We are glad to make this correction.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
One More Soldier Home

One More Soldier Home
Roy Cowdrey, son of Mrs. Sam
Parks. who has been a member Of the
22nd engineers during the past fifteen
months, returned home Friday. hav-
ing received his discharge.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Home from Service.

Corp. John Ballew arrived this week
from Fort Russell, where he was mus
tered out of the service. He is the
son of Mrs. Millie Farmer and is a
part owner of the Gem Barber shop
and will begin duties there at once
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Fished at Lakes

Fished At Lakes
Returning Monday from a few days
outing on Grand Mesa were Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Blaine and son Char
les. Jr., and the formers brother H. E.
Blaine and wife, who are guests here.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
visits Relatives Here

A G. Race, from Kimball, Nebras-
ka, has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. D. Holmes. He departed this week
for home and threatens TO come here
in the spring to locate.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Some Names

Some Names
Back In Illinois the other day Miss
Veronica Liptak was married to JO-
seph Lucatch, Father Biskupsh per-
| forming the ceremony.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-18
Drives New Car

Drives New Car
/ J. W. Douthitt is driving a new
Studebaker touring car which he pur-
chased this week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-04-03
MAKE FARMHOUSE CHEERFUL
An Investment That Brings Profitable
Returns-WhoIesome Relaxation
Is Needed.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment OF Agricultural
Apart from the cSthetic value to be
derived from it, beautifying the farm
dwelling, undermining its equipment, is
good business. 1t is an investment
that brings profitable returns. The
farmer and his family need wholesome
relaxation just as much as any person
constantly employed. The home
should be the place in which to OBJ
tain it.
An attractive dwelling with an invit-
ing approach acts as a magnet on the
tired tOiler. The sight of flowers and
a well-kept lawn is a relief from the
drab clods of the plowed field, the
brightness of the blossoms a change
from the sameness in the color of
growing crops. A CHEEKY interior at
once diSpels care and bright rooms
induce rest.
Every dollar judiciously spent on
labOr-saving devices and for sanitary
cOnvenienceS is an investment and la
bOr-Saving contrivances a necessity in
these days of enlightenment. They
save wear and tear on the human ma
chine and prolong life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-04-03

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After you have cured yourself, con-
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