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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
MUCH DIFFERENCE IN HUMoR
Brand Highly Thought OF In One coun.
try Is Not Always Appreciated
In Others.

When Coleridge said, mo mind is
thoroughly well organized that is de-
ficient In the sense of humor," he ex-
pressed conviction that seems COM
mon to all civilized men, and makes
each nation take pride In its humor
and perhaps suspect that other nations
enjoy somewhat inferior brand. Yet
comparisons of humor shows, broadly
speaking, that the peoples of the world
are much alike. In the Tourist, pub
lished in Tokyo, Japanese author, for
example, remarks that humor sis in
deed the flower Of life. and life with
out 1t would be as dreary as spring
without It's blossoms. To illustrate, he
translates number of Japanese anec-
dotes, funny stories," as the United
States might call them, but one does
not smile over them. Neither, on sec
ond thought, does one smile over many
Of the funny stories" In American
magazines and newspapers. Humor
which really amuses is everywhere
rare and precious, flower Of life"
as the Japanese gentleman POLITICALLY
puts it, but growing up in company
with a great many weeds.-Christian
Science Monitor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
DONALD DIMICK RETURNS
HOME WITH FRENCH BRIDE

Donald enlisted in the quarter
from overseas last Saturday, accom-
panied by his bride, a French lassie
whom he married in Paris, France
on September %.
Donald enlisted in the quarter
masters corps on July Z, 1918, and
was assigned to the 327th Supply
Company. This unit was sent to
France early in September of last
year and remained there until the
latter part of October, this year.
Sometime after the armistice was
signed, Donald's company was as
signed to duty in Paris, and there he
met Nine. Aneta Gay, comedy
French maiden, who was destined to
become his bride. Friendship soon
ripened into love, and although the
young lady could not speak English,
Donald had acquired sufficient
knowledge of the French language
to enable him to tell her 1.-The old,
old story" in her native tongue. Hav-
ing won her heart and consent to
accompany him to his far away Amer
lean home the required documents
were signed and on the date stated
above they were united in marriage.
The young lady is native of
Rheims, where her parents were liv-
ing when the war began. They, with
many others later fled to Paris for
safety.
Donald and his bride arrived at
Hoboken on November Is, and after
he was mustered out they came di-
rectly to Montpelier.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28

The Examiner 50 a year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
Rooster Ate 4ss Kernels.

A storekeeper at Montgomery City
has sprung new one in the guessing
game. He took big rooster and. af-
ter letting him fast for a day, put
him in his show window with large
pan of corn, the kernels Of which had
been counted.
He offered a prize to the persons
guessing nearest the number Of grains
the rooster would eat in 20 minutes.
The rooster had a ravenous appetite
and for five minutes 1t looked as If
there would not be a single kernel
left.
But by the time the 20 minutes had
elapsed he had curled up In corner.
He had succeeded in putting away 4Sd
grains. A woman whose guess was
488 got the prize.-Kansas City Times.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28

cars can be secured. These will move
from Soda Springs, and with a lot
from the upper valley will be I'M
loaded at Oshkosh, Neb., where the
association has leased 1900 acres
of grazing land and purchased an
emergency supply of hay. This stock
will be under the supervision and ac-
companied by Bishop Bracken and
John P. misunderstanding Regis
ter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
5000 HEAD OF LIVE STOCK
HAVE BEEN SHIPPED

A banker of Freedom, in Star Val
ley, who is also president of the Star
Valley Feeders Association, is au-
thority for the statement that there
have been between five and six thou
sand head Of horses and cattle ship
ped out Of that valley this year, up
70 the 18th of November.
Of this number about two thou
sand head are feeders and will be
returned in the spring. There are
about 1900 head of feeders awaiting
shipment and win be sent as soon as
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
PETITION FOR IMPROVE
MENT OF MAIL SERVICE

The mail service between Coke
Vile and Star Valley has become so
rotten" that the people of the valley
have petitioned the post office de-
partment for relief. Below is a
statement of facts as set forth in a
largely signed petition which has
Alton to the fourth assistant post
master general:
Whereas the mail service between
Cokeville, Wyoming and Alton, Wy
oming, is at present, and has been
for the past year or more, very un-
satisfactory in that prompt delivery
of the mails between these two points
is not made, and further that the
mail is not carefully and properly
handled while in transit, since on or
about October Goth, last, rather
large quantity of mail has been I'M
loaded on the mountain divide, sit
uated between Cokeville and Alton,
Wyoming and allowed to lie there in
the mud and storm for several days
unguarded and unprotected from the
weather and interruptions persons,
except that it Is partially covered
with piece of canvass, which was
not OF sufficient size to properly COW
er the mail left lying at the roadside
by the mail contractor.
Now, therefore, in view of the
above facts, the patrons of the post
Office at Alton, Wyoming respectful
ly petition you for an Investigation OF
the conditions pertaining to the
prompt delivery Of our mails and
further that a prompt and satisfac-
tory service between the two above
named points be established and be
maintained hereafter"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
rombstone,s Weird stain.

In the village churchyard at Her
brandston. near Milford Haven. there
is the grave of young army officer
lat one time stationed with his regi-
ment at South Hook Fort. close by)
who met death from a wound by a
knife while playing a practical Joke
on a brother officer.
The tombstone, a marble cross, has
become slightly discolored. One of the
discolorations has taken the almost
perfect representation Of hand
yrasping a knife or dagger
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
BARGAINS in sYRTNGEs

After the Great One Cent sale Rit-
er Bros. Drug Co., the Rexall Store,
finds that they are overstocked on
fountain syringes, and with the view
of reducing their stock they will al
low you SO cents for your old hot
water bottle or fountain syringe to
apply on the purchase of new
guaranteed syringe at the regular
marked price. This offer is good on
ly while the stock lasts.-Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28
This Means You

When you get up in the morning
with a bad taste in your mouth, a
dull tired feeling, no relish for food
and are constipated, you may know
nat you need dose of Chamberlain
Tablets. They not only cause an
agreeable movement of the bowels,
but cleanse and invigorate the stom-
ach and improve the digestion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28

1t is easy to be content with what
we have; it's what we haven't that
worries us.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-28

The best sermon is the one that
goes over your head and hits the
other fellow.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
REPRESENTATIVE
COMING TO AID DISABLED MEN

A representative of the Federal
Board for Vocational Education will
be in Delta Tuesday. December End.
for the purpose of meeting all disabled
soldiers. sailors, marines or nurses,
according to word received today. In
letters to the mayor. the Red Cross,
and other individuals and organiza-
tions working in behalf OF former SER
vice men, it was announced that Mr..
J. S. Mills of the Board in this dis,
trict will be in Delta that day. In
accordance with request made by
the board in this district. every effort
is being made by the organizations and
individuals informed to have all per
sons handicapped by disabilities they
incurred in service. on hand to meet
with Mr.. Mills.
Those informed Of the coming OF
the Federal Board representative. Mr..
Mills were told that he will be glad
to meet the citizens Of Delta individ-
ually or in groups, and explain to
them fully the work the Federal Board
is doing In this district and In the
nation. and the work It is yet expected
to do. 1t u probable public gather.
ing will be called for this purpose.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
FARM BUREAU MEETING AT
DELTA ON DECEMBER 10, 1919


The executive committe OF the farm
bureau has set the date for the annual
farm bureau meeting
Every farmer in Delta county is urg-
ed to come and help to get the work
started for better agricultural condi-
tons and better home conditions on
the farm
Other counties have started and are
doing big things
How do they do it? By the people
Of each community working together,
then all Of the communities of the
county working together for the things
that they desire
Don't forget to come to Delta, We'd
nesday. December 10th
Be at the court house at 1000 a. m,
and help get started. Put this day
on your program as the day when
Delta County farmers are to start the
movement to work together for what
they want
We need your help.
By order of the executive commit
tee. Delta County Farm Bureau.
F. B. KESLING. vice-Pres-
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
LOCAL PEOPLE MEET AND
ORGANIZE HOSPITAL ASSN

On last Thursday evening at the
Perkins restaurant chicken dinner
was served to a number of interested
ladies and gentlemen. at which time
formal organization of the Delta
County Hospital association was ef-
fecteds
Anumber Of addresses were given.
setting out the needs of the entire
community for = commodious hospital
and details Of Its management were
discussed somewhat. though as yet the
plans are largely to be worked out,
we are assured that hospital viii be
erected in Delta for the benefit Of
the Western Slope.
There were about forty persons
1eesent, all Of whom by vote were
declared charter members of the as
sociation. A committe on plans was
named and within short time definite
steps will be taken looking toward the
accomplishment OF this much needed
asset DR.. Harry A. Smith was elect-
ID tamnorary ttesident.. and John w
Davis. secretary-treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
eilI-Jo. NOT ALONE IN HIS
CLASS SAYS TEXAS GIANT

William Joseph Stephens of Delta.
our Bill-Jo, will have to take back
seat for lofty stature. according to
word received this week from Wash
ington.
The dispatch says that n man who
halls from Ranger, Texas, named r.
p. Madison, is seven feet six. and ~
years Of age, and weighs 230 pounds.
Last Fourth of July while Bill 10
was in taking nip Of soda water
Tom Beatty slipped, one over and
copped the 50 prize for tallest man.
but we all know Bill 10 can make him
look ike half grown school boy n he
has a chance. Bill JOS height In 9 II.
8 inches. and this husky Texas cow
boy beats that by 13 inches.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
HOME CEMENT TILE COMPANY
is NAME FOR NEW FIRM

]. d. Holmes announces the forma-
ton of new company in Delta for
the purpose of manufacturing cement
tile. They have purchased half
block near the railroad tracks at Sec
ond and Silver streets.
The new enterprise will mean an
outlay of about $4,000. the machinery
for which has already been ordered
and will be here about February 1st
The new company will make tile of
various sizes from inches to 16 in
ches. The factory will have daily
capacity of about $500 feet and al
ready contracts have been signed for
over half of the output for 1920.
Mr. Holmes states that cement tile
is considered to be more practical for
use for drainage purposes than any
other kind and the cost is no more.
The company will be Incorporated
within a few weeks.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
LADIES OF PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH TO GIVE BAZAAR

A bazaar and supper will be given
by the ladies of the Presbyterian
church, the bazaar commencing Fri
day, December 5th and continuing
until Saturday night.
= The supper will be given Saturday
evening from to s O'Clock, and the
price is 50 cents-less than you can
serve q dinner in your own home for
under present conditions.
In the bazaar will be found my
riad of useful and beautiful articles
suitable for Christmas gifts. The
goods offered are sold from sveeral
booths, thus making the problem OF
making selection an easy matter.
The articles sold will include all kinds
Of fancy work. caps and aprons, candy
and many other nice things.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
MAJOR GENERAL WOOD SPEAK
Err AT FARMERS CONGRESS

The Seventh annual session of the
Farmers Congress will be held at
Fort Collins December 18th to 18Th
and will feature a number Of notable
speakers. the latest addition being
Major General Wood who will address
the convention December 18th.
Henry S. Graves. Chief Of the u.
S. Forest Service; NJ. D Mum. OF the
National Dairy Council .sTssnuSIz1 1fass
fer, Governor Of North Dakota; R c.
Pollock. of the National Holstein-
Friesian association: C. E. Bassett,
of the Fruit Growers Exchange of
New York: Governor Oliver H. Shoup
of Colorado. and President Charles A.
Lory of the Fort Collins Agricultural
College. are also of the number.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
MOTHER OF FIVE DIES SUD-
DENLY FRIDAY MORNING

The death of Mrs. p. A Manzanares
which cut short the life of good
woman and rendered five small chill
dren motherless was indeed a sur
prise both to her family and to her
neighbors and friends. Death was
due to heart failure and followed an
iilness OF only i've Gays. only one d1y
being spsut in bed,i
Piasida Pacheco twas born IN tzuer-
fano county Dec. z. 1885 and came
to Delta a number of years ago with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Pach-
eco. living at Crawford. Besides her
husband she is survived by five chill
dren. Stella aged 13; Corina aged IL:
Pete aged 9; Franklin aged Z and
Charlie aged five. also her parents,
ten brothers and two sisters. all of
whom with the exception OF a broth
er. Abe. at Sterling. Colorado were in
attendance at the funeral which was
held from st. Michaers Catholic
church Monday morning at nine
o'clock by Rev. N. Bertrand.
Mrs. Manzanares was a good moth
er. good wife. a good neighbor, and
n devout member OF the Catholic
church.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
sHouP CALLS Ex-
IRA SESSION OF LEGISLATURE

Governor Shoup has issued call
for the legislature to convene in extra
session on December 8th. The off,
cial notice for the call has not been
received but it is known that the prin-
cipal business will be the ratification
of the national prohibition amend
ment. Other matters will probably be
taken up especially legislation re
garding the coal strike and the at
tempt to curb radicalism within the
state.
Representative Rockwell Of this
county writes the Independent regard
ing the extra session as follows:
Am writing to tell you that 1 have
received communication from MI.
Lemmers, the governors secretary.
stating that the extra session of the
legislature will be called December 8.
The specific items in the call have not
been decided yet. but will be put In
the official notice which will follow
in few days. AS soon as l receive
this notice 1 win advise you and win
appreciate any assistance which yoa
or any Of your subscribers may give
in working out what may be for the
best interests Of our state at this
time.
Yours truly,
ROBT F. ROCKWELL.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
NE,onpoRs AND FRIENDS
sURPRisE DEPARTING PEOPLE

Two pleasant social events Of the
past week were those given in honor
of the Mason Brown family who were
soon to go to their new home In
Fruita.
On Friday evening the young folks
of the neighborhood successfully car
ried out a surprise on Mabel. Claire
and George, when about thirty merry
makers, bent on having a good time,
appeared at their home all armed
with the necessary timber for an old
fashioned taffy pull.
The evening was most pleasantly
spent with games, music and taffy
and at a late hour refreshments con-
sisting of sandwiches, pickles. pump
kin pie and cocoa were served, these
having been provided by the guests.
On Saturday evening the old (?)
folks of the neighborhood planned a
similar affair for Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
and Grandpa Voorhees, but the sur
prise, part Of 1t was about equally
divided between the would-be guests
and their would-be victims when on
Friday morning It was learned that
the family had been invited out 70
dinner Saturday evening. SO would not
be at home. Telephone wires were
busy for a while with the result that
the date of the dinner party was
changed so the surprise party was
carried out as planned with the ex-
ception of the surprise being little
premature.
The evening was spent in social
way and oysters with the trimmings.
fruit salad and cake were served.
The only thing that marred the
pleasure of both evenings were the
thought that these good friends and
good neighbors were soon to leave us
but the good wishes Of all OF US go
with them to their new home.
Grandpa Voorhees, goes with them to
make his home and he too will be
missed. Our sympathy goes with him
during his lonely sunset days.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
Fauberkistler.

The announcement of the wedding
of Miss Ida Fauber bookkeeper at the
Delta Hardware company, and Mr.. Ri
chard Kistler, ony son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Kistler Of this city, came
as surprise to their many friends.
although for some time 1t had been
suspected that an attachment had
grown up which would eventually cul-
inmate in a matrimonial alliance.
The young couple accompanied by
Frank Trechter. who was at that time
n near-benedict, went to Montrose last
Thursday morning. and after securing
a license and minister were united
in the bonds OF holy matrimony at
tthe bone OF the brides brother, Abe
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
COMES FOR VISIT WITH PAR
ENTs AND REPORTED DEAD

When Mr.. and Mrs. A. Leo Fitx-
simmons left Omaha, Nebraska, last
week to come to Delta for a several
months visit with the latter's par
snts. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Crouch Of
California mesa. they had no idea
that within Z few hours the papers
would contain the startling announce
ment OF the lady's murder. yet such
was the case. and as yet little light
has been thrown on the matter.
On Monday a telegram was receiv-
ed from an Omaha paper by this Of
flee reading as follows: by all
means locate Mrs. A. Leo. F1tzsim-
mons and husband at J. w. Crouch
home Are they there and both alive.
Rush answer"
We Immediately got in communica-
ton with the parties-in fact talked
with the gentleman personally and
the lady over the phone. and had her
assurance that they were still In the
flesh. We so wired the newspaper
and within two hours had the follow
ing reply:
Get personal interview with Mrs.
Mabel Fitzsimmons and ask her what
newspaper men she knows in Omaha.
Five people here still insist she Is n
dead woman. Rush answer
We then called the Crouch home
and within an hour the lady and her
husband and parents came into the
office. and be It said they looked
very much alive. 1t looks as II the
big dailies. like the country papers.
sometimes get their wires crossed. AT
any rate we congratulate the lady on
being the "other woman"
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
JOLLY MIxUP IN SHOWER
FOR TWO PAIRS NEWLYWE0s

Two ladies and two men, newly
weds, in which one of the ladies and
both the gentlemen thought they were
"on' to the secrets, formed the princi-
pals in a delightful miscellaneous
shower given at the home of Mrsi L.
B. Scott on Meeker street Monday ev-
ening, cleverly planned ard executed
by Mrs. Scott, Miss Ruth Paddock and
Mrs. Richard Kistler.
The latter lady who at the time of
the early plans was Miss Ida Fauber,
assisted in making arrangements for
shower on Mrs. Trechter. and the
iatter's new spouse took her riding
and suggested that she stop a while
with the new Mrs. Kistler who had
rooms at the Scott home. The two
benedicts then went down to the club
to make merry for a few hours with
the boys.
Imagine Mrs Kistler's as well as
Mrs. Trechter's surprise, when from
a lovely little improvised we'll a large
quantity of beautiful wedding gifts was
drawn out in the bucket and distri.
buted to the new owners.
A little later he two benedicts re-
turned and were by the hostess and
Miss Paddock spirited into side
room where innumerabie towels OF ev.
cry description were arranged upon
them Chinese style. Then they ap-
peared before the Company and the
two honor guests removed the towels
one at time, appropriating them with
their other gifts.
The evening was one of Ihe jolliest
ever reported and the memory will
linger long with the happy young mar
ried couples as well as twenty-five
others who were permitted to share
the delights of the occasion. and OF
course not the least Of the pleasures
was the dainty lunch which was
served.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
HoTcHktss FLOUR MILL
BURNS WITH TOTAL LOSS

Saturday afternoon fire presumably
from a gasoline engine started in the
Hotchkiss Flour mill owned and OPP
Grated by Il. P. Martin, and before ade-
quate help could be secured. was in
ashes.
The mill was a new one. erected in
1918. and at the time of the destruc-
ton contained considerable wheat, and
small quantity Of flour. II was
known as the American Marvel Flour
Company, and was partially covered
by insurance. II Is said that 1t will
not be rebuilt at present.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
CITY MAKES PURCHASE OF
NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT

Although during the past Few
years there have been practically no
fires in Delta, II has been deemed ad-
.visable to have some more up-to-date
fire fighting apparatus, and accord.
ingiy a Ford truck has been ordered
from the local agency, and equipment
consisting of a chemical tank, ladders.
two mats. 1000 feet OF hose and other
accessories, the cost to be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000.
The equipment. exclusive of the
truck were purchased from the Julius
Pears Fire Equipment Company of
Denver, and will be delivered proba-
bly, within the next ninety days.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28

Fauber, only the necessary witnesses
being present
When the afternoon train brought
Miss Margaret Kistler from the east,
she was met at the station and inform
ed that her brother had beat her to
it." The party returned home and
the newlyweds attended the Trechter-
Kistler couple just as if nothing un-
usual had happened.
This union holds special interest
to this writer who has known Mrs.
Kistler since she was little girl
in short petticoats and pigtails. She
is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ida
Fauber of Montrose and we unite
in wishing them fulfilment of their
promised happiness.
The Delta independent., 1919-11-28
cabieTriekett.

On Thanksgiving morning at nine
o'clock, at the home Of the brides
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Ga
BILE occurred the marriage Of one Of
our best girls and best young men.
when Claude Trickett led to Hymen's
altar, Miss Iva Gable.
There is no better loved or respect
ed girl in the city or surrounding coun-
try than this fair bride who grew to
sweet young womanhood in our midst
and endeared herself to every one
with whom she came in contact. For
several years she has been a valued
employee of the Variety store of this
city.
The groom came here about one
year ago from Grand Junction, and
is empoyed as linotype operator ON the
Tribune at this time. Both young
people are prominent in Methodist
church work They have large cir
Gle Of friends who will extend heartiest
congratulations. including this publi-
cation.