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The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
HEAVY cLoUDeURsT
NORTH OF CITY MONDAY

A heavy rainfall between Delta and
Grand Junction Monday did much
damage and in places caught auto
mobile parties cutting them off COM
pletely for several hours from either
Delta or Whitewater.
At one time nineteen cars were
marooned, but nearly all were able
to reach Whitewater where they spent
the night. Some few, however. were
compelled to camp out where they
were stalled.
The parties We're returning from
days pleasure trip to Ouray.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Leaves For Home Sunday

Leaves For Home Sunday
I Following a pleasant visit with the
II. e. Tyler family, Miss Bernice New
itt left Sunday for her home at Salida.
The young lady is taking nurses
training and spent her vacation here.
She is a niece of Mrs. Tyler.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
TWO HuSTLING BOYS BUY
OUT WHITES CLOTHES SHOP

A deal was closed Saturday where
by Leo Kinds and Lee Goodwin be-
came the owners of the City Cleaning
Shop, on Main St. operated by Harry
F. White.
The boys are both hustlers and have
a good knowledge of the business and
will be pleased to have all former pa
irons as well as those having work
in this line to call and see them.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
More New Trucks

More New Trucks
Chas. F. Keene is on his way from
Denver with two new trucks, one a
two and a half ton Bethlehem for
Eli Kitch of Cedaredge, and a three
quarer ton Oldsmobile for w. F. Will
cox of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
HONOR ROLL MADE GOOD
PROGRESS THE PAST WEEK

The Hopor Roll is closer completion
as the days go on The past week
several pictures here and and there
were obtained, just TO make the work
that much more complete. No pains
nor expense is being neglected to OBJ
tain all the boys of the county.
Solicitors for this record will be at
the Hotchkiss fair all next week and
the publishers will appreciate mothers
and all those interested to call and
ascertain whether we have all the de-
sired Information of that boy.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Party at Cedaredge

On Monday evening party was given
in honor of Frank Beeson of Cedar
edge, the occasion being the young
mans 26th birthday. There were 40
or so present and a very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Killed a Bear

Killed a Bear
X G. Brown, Ed Fare and Miss
Mayhem spent the weekend at the
Forest home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bennett at Silesca station and during
their stay had an exciting experience
which included the Staying OF big
bear. Naturally they feel quite "ches-
|ty, over the experience.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
She Was Surprised

She Was Surprised
Mrs. Vernon C. Bridges was the
victim of happy surprise planned
by the Harmony club Friday after
noon. She was invited to spend the
afternoon with Mrs. c. Gunsolus and
when she arrived she found the club
members there to greet her. She
was presented with a spoon accom-
panied by some appropriate verses
composed and read by Mrs. Camilla
Sanders. Refreshments closed the
delightful occasion.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

Miss Grace Adams has returned
from trip of two months during which
she visited in Los Angeles and San
Francisco. California, going by boat
from the latter city to Seattle, Wash
ington where she visited her brother
Cliff and family. She states that she
had a thoroughly delightful vacation
and is ready for the opening of school.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
To Kansas On Visit

To Kansas On Visit
Departing Wednesday morning was
Miss Hazel Hatch and mother. and
Mrs. J. f. Beckley, all of whom will
visit in Sedan. Kansas. They were al
so accompanied by Mrs. Clyde Beck
ley. who will visit in Riverton. At
ter short stay in Sedan. Mrs. Hatch
and Miss Hazel. who is enjoying a
two months vacation from the First
National Bank, will go to Chattan.
ooga, Tennessee. where they expect
to remain for several weeks.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Home From Texas

Home From Texas
After spending number of months
at Wichita Falls, Texas, during which
time he was engaged in various oil
interests. R. A. King returned home
Tuesday and is again at the desk in
his law office.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Depart Tuesday After Visit

Miss Lucille Obert and brother Fran
els left Wednesday for their home in
Western Kansas after two weeks
visit with relatives here. They were
accompanied by Miss Lois obert, who
was returning to her home in Penn
sylvania after being the guest of rel
atives in this city.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses
The following licenses have been
issued from the office of the county
clerk the past week: Charles Ray
mond Clark and Miss Clara Olson,
both of Hotchkiss; John B. Hughes,
Hama, Wyoming and Miss Georgia
Weston of Cedaredge; Sam Moore Of
Paonia and Miss Edith Hoodenpyie
of Maher.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Home From Vacation

Arrivals Tuesday evening after a
five weeks vacation were Mrs. F. R
Stearns and four children and the
former has already resumed her place
at the Independent office. They Wis
tied in Colorado, Nebraska and Kan
sas points and had a thoroughly de-
iightful time
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
New Agent on thu: Job

NCW S6Gbk w essG WV
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis d. Yeager are
new arrivals in Delta Mr.. Yeager
being our new county agent. He ap-
pears to be an enterprising and cara
BILE young man and will undoubtedly
prove to be amply able to give great
assistance to farmers and others in
his line. Mr.. Yeager comes to Delta
from the Northwest where he has h; d
experience in county agent work. We
are pleased to wecome these people
to our good county.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

Delta County students. thirty-seven in
number. enjoyed party at the 60
op," "Wednesday evening, August g.
The festivities Included a clever i'm
promptn program, games. songs, and
enthusiastic cheers for Delta County,
its towns and its people.-Colorado
State Normal Bulletin
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Operated at Hospital

Operated at Hospital
Mrs. James Mann, no passed
through a grave surgical operation
last week for appendicitis, at the Del
ia hospital, is reported slowly i'm
proving, for which her friends are
truly thankful.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Globe Trotter Home

Globe Trotter Home
After an absence of two months
during which he visited various points
in Europe. spending twenty-one days
in gay Paree, Herbert Chase returned
home Friday evening.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Home From Hospital

Mrs. A. d. Fairbanks returned home
yesterday morning via Grand Junction
from Salida, where she spent the last
five weeks, during which time she
submitted to grave operation for the
removal of a tumor. 1t is needless
to say her many friends are delighted
with her return to former healthful
conditions.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

After a short visit here the past
week while attending to various bus
mess interests, Mrs. p. l. Kellogg
departed Monday afternoon for Grand
Junction, where she is now making her
home
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Guests Of Relatives

A party composed Of Mesdames
George II. Stewart and c. c. Gibbons
and Miss Wiihelmina Gibbons. all OF
Los Angeles, California; Miss Jane
Bruce. of Holdredge. Nebraska and Mr.
Bruce Brown. OF Bertrand, Nebraska,
arrived Tuesday evening for visit
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. b.
Bruce OF Hotchkiss. The two former
ladies' ana Mr.. Bruce are sisters and
brother.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

County Assessor Merchant has hand
ed us an interesting table of assess
ment valuations which shows an in
crease for Delta county over 1918 of
over a million and quarter dollars.
We will publish the table in detail
next week.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

Renewing Aequaintanees
Steve Conroy, an old timer of Delta,
came in Tuesday evening from Nc
Cook, Nebraska, and is spending the
week here attending to business mat
ters and shaking hands with old
friends.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
On Eastern Jaunt

On Eastern Jaunt
Wednesday morning Mr.. and Mrs.
Mortimer Stone and children left for
Iowa where they will make an extended
visit with relatives and friends. Mr..
Stone will go on to Pennsylvania and
New York before returning home
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

Mrs. W. H. Smith of Hotchkiss was
in the city Wednesday to meet her
sister, Mrs. Chas. T. Davis and hus-
band, who came in on the afternoon
train from st. Louis. Mrs. Smith ac-
companied them on to Grand Junction
for short visit
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

After spending a pleasant vacation
with her parents. Sheriff and Mrs. r.
II. Wilson, Miss Olive Wilson left
the latter part OF the week for Lowell.
Wyoming. where she will teach the
ensuing term.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05
Back To the Light. or Denver

Back % the Lights OF Denver
Departing Sunday were Misses
Wynne and Kate Killian, bound for
Denver, where they will fill their
engagements for the year at the Wes-
tern School of Music. They spent a
delightful summer with their parents
at the Figure ranch
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

After a pleasant visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Cofield. on South Garnet
Mesa, Mrs. w E. Yeager returned
Friday to her home in Leadville.
The Delta independent., 1919-09-05

New Trimmer at GIenn's
Mrs. Gillin, very clever designer
in millinery, has arrived here from
Chicago to take charge of Miss Glenn's
work room for the season.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
$4,000 MEMBERS.

The Richmond Neighborhood AS
ISOLATION Incorporated, has launch
ed campaign for members which
closes the third Tuesday in January
$3.50 p. M. at the Fifth Street Bapt.
list Church.
Wanted 100 Captains, so members
each. Joining fee rs cents; 10 cents
per month
What the Richmond Ne'ghborhood
Association Is doing: Supports the
Day Nursery for Colored Children a.
112 w. Charity Street; Supports tho
Home for Colored Girls at 502 W.
Clay Street; Supervises, through its
president the work among women In
the Courts OF the City; Helps in gen
eral charity work; Has the following
departments; Thrift, Lend Hand,
Sewing, Great Commission; Co.opera
tive Buying; The Great Commission
Committee visits hospitals and speaks
words OF cheer to patients also con
ducts Bible classes In the factories.
The Cooperative Department buys
in wholesale lots for its members
and in the month Of November distri
buted 100 dozen eggs at SIS cents per
dozen; 10 barrels Of flour at $3.50
per barrel; meal and other commodi-
ties amounting to nearly $4,000
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
to- members of tho Associ-

Wholesale to- members of tho Associ-
alton.
Now is your time to join. help
some one else and help yourself OF
the same time.
This club Is destined to become n
big factor in the life Of Richmond.
Join now! 25 Cents Joining fee; 10
Cents per month. dues.
Mrs. Bette G.. Cousins, Director
General; Mrs. Hannah Johnson, AS
ssistant Director-General; Mrs. Leila
Wynn, Staff Secretary; Lieutenant,
Catherine Barlow; lieutenant Lavinia
Jefferson; Lieutenant, Leila Wynn;
Lieutenant, Mattic Tyler.
Watch for the list Of 100 Captains.
Mrs Ora Brown Stokes, President;
Mrs. II. e. Thompson, Vice Presi-
dent; Mrs. NJ. II. Johnson, Vice Pres
idcnt:' Mrs. Anna Blackwell, Vice
President; Mrs. M M. Hill, Mrs. Rosa
B. Caffee, Secretaries; Mrs. Alice
Kersey Ford, Treasurer; Mrs. Arizona
J. Miller Chairman Finance Com nit
tee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
Representative Griest, Of Pennsyl.

Representative Griest, Of Pennsyl'
wanna, Republican has introduced
in tho House bill to reduce the post
age on all local mail to once cent
per ounce. instead Of the two cents
now required. All other mail would
under the bin continue under the
same latter rate.
In order to conserve the supply OF
news print paper which Is getting
very low Senator Capper Of Kansas
has offered in the Senate bill pro.
viding that until July l, 1920 no news
paper or periodical shall be carried in
the United States mails at the rates
provided for second class postage
which shall exceed in size limitations
set forth as follows: thirty six pages
for any Sunday edition. scven'y five
pages for any weekly ord bi-weekly
paper or any monthly with more than
100 pages.
Tho Postmaster General Is author
lied under tho bill to refuse the sec
ond class privilege to any paper or
period cal exceeding those limits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Johnson, coo North Fourth Street.
He was a patient sufferer for more
than two months and recovered suf
ficiently from the operation perform
ed October 90 to be removed home,
but there was q sudden relapse and
he was again removed to the hos
pital where the end peacefully came.
He is survived by his mother,
grandparents, brother and sister,
Mortimer and Glovena Johnson and
many relatives and friends The
funeral services were conducted
Tuesday. December 16. 1919 from
the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
OF which he was a faithful member,
Rev. r. V. Peyton the pastor,
conducting the services
Beautiful flowers in profusion
attested the standing in the commun
ity Of this promising youngster just
budding into manhood. The remains
were laid to rest in Evergreen
Cemetery.
He has called for many loved one
We have seen them leave our side;
With our Saviour we shall meet them
When we too, have crossed the tide
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
JUDGE WILLIAM IL. HARRISON
EECOMES FAVORITE WITH
RICHMOND PEOPLE.

Judge William Harrison dcligh oil
and electrified the large audience
that bravcd tho Indictment weather of
last Monday night, December Sth, and
who sat FOR more than an hour IN
tho City Auditorium listening with In
tense interest to this eminent Jurist
who held their attention from start
to finish.
tlis subject was: 1.-THE Negroes Nat
ional Platform which was treated
In n most helpful and unique way.
Judge Harrison related, graphically
and in tho most fluent and choice
English the history Of the Negro in
this country; his loyalty and patrio-
tism, he did not fail to impress his
hearers with the fact that the Nc
had claims on this country the right
full adjustment OF which was due
him under the constitution of the
United States Government.
Tho address was a masterpiece Of
English literature and helpful ser
mon on Civic righteousness that
should be preached In each commun
ity. He based his argument upon the
fact that the Negro Is n human be-
ing; an American Citizen and there
fore entitled to n mans chance and
an equal opportunity.
This address is still upon the tong
ues Of Richmond's public. Many promi-
nent business and professional men
and women were seen In the audi
encc Various fraternal organizations
were represented upon the platform.
Judge ]. Hoge Kicks of the Juve-
nile and Domestic Relations Court
was present in the audience. Attor-
neys J. e. Byrd, Mackenzie, w. F.,
Denny were present. Attorney J. T.
Carter served on the Citizens Com
mittee but was detained in an annual
board meeting as was Attorney J.
Thomas Hewin. Lawyer James Alex
ander Chiles Of Lexington, KY, re
manned In the city and attended the
meeting. He Is profuse In his praise
Of the meeting. Wilson Foreman,
Grand Master OF the Mason's Of Va.
was on the platform. Drs. A. A. Hec-
tor and W. T. Johnson took part on
the program. Excellent music was
rendered by tho Sabbath Glee Club
aud Madame Sevilla Z. Briggs, ap-
peared as the soloist to the delight Of
all present. The affair was managed
by Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, President
Of tho Richmond Neighborhood AS
ISOLATION, Incorporated.
Judge Harrison took the occasion
to make complimentary remarks con
corning the work OF the above asso.
citation and of the splendid record
made by the president, Mrs. Ora
Brown Stokes. while student at
the University Of Chicago.
Mrs. Stokes presided with her
usaul dignity and presented judge
Harrison in most pleasing manner.
Richmond Is already planning n
return engagement for Judge Harri-
son.
An informal reception in honor OF
Judge Harrison was held at Miller's
Subway Immediately AFTER the lee
ture. Many prominent citizens shook
hands with Judge Harrison.
ABRAHAM l.. HARRIS,
Correspondent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

es growing out of the failure Of that
regiment TO hold its place in line
hear Binarville, Franco, September
2S, 1918 has been set aside by Prcsi-
dent Wilson.
Army orders published today re-
corded executive acton in the cases
of Lieutenants Horace r. Crawford,
Judge Cross and Robert w. Cheers.
each Of whom had hcen sentenced to
death on charges Of having violated
the seventy-fifth article OF war.
The spccificat' ons in each case
charged the officer with having
"shamefully' retreated from tho enc
my.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Secretary Lansing has sent to the
President and the latter has trans
mittcd to tho Senate the number Of
citizens Of foreign lands o.her than
Americans who have been killed in
Mexico since the departure Of Presi
dent Diaz Is OPT divided as follows:
Chinese, All; Spanish 900; ARABIA III
British 80: Italians 16: French IA;
Japanese 10 and miscellaneous IS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Prof. Robert D. Jones, Of San
Antonio, Texas Is in the city after
an absence OF 81 years. II evil
visit Massachusetts before his return
home
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
pEyToN JOHNSON LAID TO REST

Entered into rest eternal at the
Memorial Hospital. Saturday, Decem
Der 13, 1919 Peyton f. Johnson, Jr.
in the 10th year of his age, son Of
Mrs. Mamie Johnson and grandson
OF Mr.. Peyton and Mrs. Mildred
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

WANTED--A Female Clerk. Must lie
we'll educated and well recommend
ed Apply in own handwriting to
"B" Care Planet, 81 N. 4th Street
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
SITS ASIDE CONVICTIONS

President Rcverses COnrts-Martinl
Verdict Against Officers OF
Negro Regiment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Washington, Dec. 19-No move to
dispute for the second time the right
Of Victor l.. Berger reelected to tho
House Of Representatives to n seat
is expected until he presents HIM
self to be sworn In as a member, Re
preventative Dallinger. Massachusetts
chairman OF Elections Committee
said tonight. II shall then object as
I did the previous time." said Dallin
ger.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
BERGER AGAIN ELECTED A
MEMBER OF CONGRESS

Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 19.-Victor
l.. Berger, Socialist, today was re
elected to Congress from the Fifth
Wisconsin District having defeated
Henry H. Bodenstab. Republican,
running as n fusion candidate by f.
SOC votes.
Berger's to'al vote was 24,367 and
Bodenstab's 1861. Tho returns indi-
cate that approximately 5000 voters
did not go to the polls. The total
registration in the district was about
$4,000 votes.
Should the House again refuse to
scat Berger, the Fifth Wisconsin Dis
trict will not be represented in Con
gross until after the regular cleo ion
in 1920 Governor E. l.. Philip an
nounced tonight.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Chicago, Dec. 19-Victor Berger's
reelection to Congress today was
termed triumph in statement
from national headquarters Of the
Socialist party, which declared that
rs result Of the election Congress
Is on trial"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

Washing on, Dec. 20.-Conviction
Of three officers Of the Two Hundred
and Sixty eighth Infantry on charg-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
ENTER THROUGH REAR.

They worked within ten feet "
the sidewalk and with only a plate.
glass window covered by a green win
dow shade separating them from the
street.
Entrance was effected through q
rear window.
Af.er effecting an entrance into the
safe the thieves gathered up the con
tents including some cash boxes and
carried the whole into the rear OF
the laundry, where they sorted what
they wanted, leaving a few papers
which were too badly demolished by
the explosion to take with them.
M. b. Florsheim proprietor of the
laundry placed his loss last night at
between $4,000 and $4,000. Jewelry
valued $1,000, practically all gold
$4,000 worth OF Liberty Bonds O!
his own and 5000 worth of bonds be
longing to his employees, besides So
600 in war savings stamps and nun,
her Of valuable life insurance policies
and other papers were among the
loot.
Richmond, Va, Times Dispatch. Do
cember 10, 1919.
tEkSN42'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
SAFE CRACKERS ESCAPE
liberty Bond. and Cash Stolen from
Royal Laundry

Loot Amounting to More than $4,000
Taken in Bold Robbery-No Trace
Left by Thieves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27

No trace has been found of the ex-
pert cracksmen who blew the safo
or the Royal Laundry ut 81 North
Seventh Street with n mysterious OK.
plosivo which evidently made no
noise other late Thursday night or
early yesterday morning and helped
themselves to between $4,000 and
$4,000 in Liberty bonds and jewelry.
Not n single trace of the explosive
except the havoc which IL wrought
on the s'Svl door q. tho safe was
found when the police investigated.
There were no powder stains no
trace OF the use Of nitroglycerin,
soup" or dynamite. There were no
burns, no slightest trace Of any OK
plosive known to the police or any
OF tho experts who have been called
in.
T. N. T. may have been the explo
sive used. Captain of Detectives A. s.
Wright stated last night. A small
capsule Of this explosive would have
done the work, 1t Is declared.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-27
FOUR SLEUTHS ON JOB

Four detectives have been special
ly detailed to hunt down the thieves
Three OF the sleuths believe the safe
was blown. Detectives Sergeant ]. N
Duffy, however stated it rs his opin
ion that the job was of the "can open
or" variety. Detective Sergeant John
Wiley. Gordon Smith, Louis Bertucci
and j. N. Duffy have been assigned
to the case under the supervision of
Captain A. S. Wright.
Police have come to the conclusion
that the craftsmen numbered two
and by the marks pho. ographed on
the safe wore rough gloves. The rob
berry occurred within 100 feet of q
police telegraph box where police
men report to headquarters every
fifteen minutes. which is only five
blocks from Police Headquarters.
Without the least sign OF hurry,
the thieves pulled up an easy chair
in front OF the safe so that the man
doing the drilling could sit at ease.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-22
Av|ATORS, CITED
IN ITALY, RETURN
Two Ensigns Recommend
ed for D. S. c. After Bat
tie with Five Austrians.

New York, Jan. 21.-Ensigns c. II.
NJ. Hamman. of Baltimore, and
George H. Ludlow, of Evanston, Ill,
arrived here today aboard the Italian
steamship Guiseppi Verdi. Both wore
Italian war decorations. They have
been cited for the American Distin-
guished Service Cross.
They were members OF a squadron
OF planes sent to drop propaganda on
Pola. then in the hands of Austrians
The group was attacked. Ludlow and
Hamman finally were left to battle
five Austrians.
LudlOw's engine was struck and
set af1re. He went into a nose dive
from a height of 12,000 feet. fiatteninE
out at 800 feet when the wind
famed out the flames. The Austrians
had followed him and again attack
ed. A bullet struck his helmet. stun
ming him momentarily and he fell
into the bay.
Hamman, still aloft. saw the pre-
dicament of his companion and dived
to assist him He landed on the
water and picked up Ludlow, while
the shore batteries opened fire. He
managed to again rise, after having
damaged a pontoon. and was again
attacked by the Austrians. One of
these. he said. was shot down and
he managed to escape.