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The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
MUCH INTEREST BEING SHOWN
IN HONOR ROLL WE ARE MAKING

From every part of the country
photographs of our Delta county boys
are pouring in and our list is being
rapidly filled.
With all the advertising We have
done, there seems to be an impression
among many that the Honor Roll is
a sort of society affair which requires
a formal invitation. Now. once and
for all we want it understood that we
want and insist on having the name,
military record end photograph, if pos
sible of every man who entered the
service whether he went only to the
Students Army Training School, to
other military camps or to the front
lire trenches; whether he died of dis
ease accident CT other causes, was
killed in battle or escaped without
scratch. whether he has been dis
charged or is still in the service No
matter what case fits his. We want
him
We are playing no favorites. Every
one is invited. and one must at once
to large extent appreciate the mag
nanimity of the undertaking when one
from 500 to 600 of these to gather in.
II will be greatly appreciated if you
will just bring them in. There is no
charge to you. If the soldier. sailor
OF marine is here and has not good
likeness. Mr. Ray. the local photog-
rapher, will make one for the book
without charge TO you All you have
to do is to say it is for the Honor Roll.
BY military record we don't mean
1.-THE number of times the soldier said
good morning % the inner walls OF
guard house. or tarried too long
when he had shore leave. What we
want is the full name, date of birth.
date OF entering the service. the COM
pany. division. etc. of which he was a
member. date of promotion tif any
and his rank at this time; also his
parents names and the date of his
discharge if he has received the same.
We have blanks provided for the
purpose and all you have to do is to
call us on either phone and We will
! mail one to you. You will also find
enc in this weeks Independent
This book is destined to become a
permanent history of which Delta
County will be proud 1t has been
endorsed by every leading organiza-
ton and public official in the county
who has been approached Will you
do your part in helping to make this
sook ono hundred per cent perfect
one hundred per cent American?
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
LOCAL YOUNG MAN ENGAGED
On NEW TYPE OF WATER DOG

The-U, S. Government has Just put
on the water standard type of light
draft war vessel. known as Eagles
There are at present but three OF these
known as Eagle No. l. Eagle No 2
and Eagle No, 3. The boats are trifle
smaller than destroyer. but of heav-
Ter armament.
Rvron Char'eswcrth. son of Major
and Mrs. John r. Chariesworth OF this
city has been commissioned as Chief
Bcatswain's Mate on Eagle No | and
is now on his way to Archangel In
conjunction with three light cruisers
the Chattanooga. the Sacramento and
the Galveston and twelve submarine
chasers. they will sail up the river
pvina and should necessity arise. will
re engaged in preserving order in
ArchanEel
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
FORMER LOCAL LADY DIES
IN SALT LAKE FROM OPERATION

The community was shocked to
learn that Mrs. Jennie Lees, wife of
Fred Lees. had passed away at Salt
Lake hospital on Sunday. from ex-
haustion following an operation.
The family resided here several lears
Mr., Lees being Road Masters clerk at
the local depot, and left about two
years since for Thistle. Utah. where
his work was transferred. Mrs. Lees
looked like a woman in good health
but when the operation was found nee
essary several conditions developed
which had not hitherto been known,
and her recovery was impossible. She
was IS years of age.
Surviving her are her husband and
two daughters, Miss Ruby Pierce and
Mrs Arthur Kesling of Delta.
The body was brought TO this citv
Wednesday, attended by the sorrowing
husband and daughters, the latter
having been summoned to her bedside
Funeral services were conducted yes
terday afternoon from the Methodist
church by Rev Geo. F. Klein. and the
remains were laid to rest in Delta
cemetery
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
n. r. COOK EREcrs
WAREHOUSE FOR STOCK

A busy corps Of brick layers. plast-
erers. and carpenters have kept up a
hum Of work for several weeks in the
rear OF II. F. Cooks residence on
Meeker Street. and just across the al
lev from his furniture and second
hand store. in the erection OF a fine
warehouse.
During the several years in which
Mr.. Cook has conducted his business
at that place ne has gradually i'm
proved and increased his stock until
II has entirely outgrown his store room
and the warehouse will be welcome
addition.
II is 34x36 feet floor space and has
cement floor. and will be used to ac-
commodate reserve furniture. stoves.
etc. making the store room more con
venient, comfortable and attractive.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
WEDDING OF DELTA YOUNG
PEOPLE IN GRAND JUNCTION

A wedding of interest to Delta peo-
Thursday, Charles Christopher Berry
and Miss Lena Mcdowell being the
contracting parties The wedding
took place at the Methodist parsonage
in that city.
The couple were attended by Mr
and Mrs Overbay They returned to
Olathe Saturday and went from there
TO the Hillman ranch three miles
west of this city where the groom is
engaged at farming, and where they
will make their home.
Mrs. Berry is = lovely girl who has
spent much of her girlhood here She
is the elder daughter of Mrs. Mellow
ell of Garnet Mesa. The groom is the
second son of Mr.. and Mrs S. w. Ber-
ry. well known residents of California
Mesas who recently removed TO Delta
and are residing on Meeker Street
On Monday evening a number of
their friends gathered and gave the
newlyweds a rousing charivari, which
proved highly pleasing to all parties
concerned.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
MRS. J. S. TURNER RECEIVES
BOOK FROM BATTLEFIELD

During the past few months many
rumors have been circulated with
more or less effect. that books and
other gifts sent to soldier boys over
seas never reached them That these
reports are not altogether true is
shown by the following interesting in
cident
Last summer the Y. NJ. c. A called
for donations of books TO ne distrib-
uted to our men in the cantonments
and those in the service across tine
water. Among the volumes given by
Mrs. John S. Turner was a copy OF
Washington Irv;ng's immortal Sketch
Book. in which her name and address
happened to be inscribed.
On the battle ground of the Argonns
Forest the book was picked up By
Captain Walter v. Burgess OF a Mich
igan regiment. and by him mailed tn
his wife in Grand Rapids. She in
turn forwarded II to Mrs. Turner with
letter explaining that her husband
believed that it belonged to someone
near and dear to her. Mrs. Turne-
will be glad to show the travelled
volume to anyone interested.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
BIG v LOAN TO START IN
DELTA NEXT TUESDAY

The fifth Liberty Len to be des-
ignated as the Victory Loan drive will
officially start Monday, April 81. but
in this city on Tuesday. and will be
conducted in the same manner as
the previous loans.
This is the fifth drive for funds
with which to carry on the necessary
work "over there" and while it is
hoped that II is also the last one. if
one may judge by the telegraph dis
patches received this week, and
meagre reports from the war depart
ment as TO their preparations. it is
possible that even more will be re-
CURED in order to insure ultimate
victory.
The amount Gpportioned To Delta
County is s247.500. which is divided as
follows: Delta $4,000; Austin. SILL
600: Hotchkiss, s29 900: Paonia. SAC
900; Cedaredge s2l 900; Crawford,
s20.6o0. In addition to this $1,000
has been allotted to Eckert, and as
there is no bank there. 1t will be div
ided up to the various towns on whose
banks the checks are drawn
All together now "ovER THE TOP -
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
BOYS EMULATE HUN PRACTICE
AND DESTROY RELIGIOUS HOUSE

most unfortunate situation has
Just been brought TO our attention by
the trustees of the German Congre-
gational church. which is the wanton
destruction of window lights. and other
damage TO their place of worship on
Tenth and Mee'xer.
They state that large lights have
been broken by missiles and repeat
edlye been replaced by new ones. and
that at this time six of these windows.
as well as an expensive stained glass
oven the front door which bore a
picture of religious nature. are
smashed.
Now. il would sem almost super
fluous to make comment upon such
n pernicious practice, since it at once
becomes revolving to the inner sense
of every American. but it should be
discontinued at once. and the officials
of the church have asked us TO warn
all persons thN II 1t is not stopped
they will lake ,uch measures as are
necessary to prosecute either the of
tenders or their parents or guardians
and to collect their full damages.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
CARLTON AND STEPHAN MAKE
TRIP TO DISCUSS PLANS

Saturday morning A. E. Carlton Of
the Holly Sugar Company. and Lieu
tenant Governor George Stephan ar
rived here their object being to discuss
plans for the proposed Midland Rail-
way to Delta. as well as the feasibil-
ity of a sugar factory here.
A conference was held during the
afternoon, and in the evening ban
Quet was rendered them which was
attended by the bankers and leading
business men OF the city, being served
at the Stubbs restaurant.
After the dinner the company re-
paired to the Masonic club rooms
where several hours were spent in
discussing plans. Mr.. Carlton stated
that he would report to his company
the result of his visit and advise the
Delta people at near future date.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
PLANS BEING MADE FOR BASE
BALL TEAM AND SPORT GALORE

With the opening of summer wealth
er many are growing anxious about
a ball team. and several meetings have
been held. looking toward some real
live sport for this summer.
There are number of first class
players in the county and with the
material at hand we can organize
teams of which no country town need
he ashamed. In fact several OF our
former stars are here and willing to
play.
Paonia. Hotchkiss. Montrose, Tellu-
ride and Ouray arc all expecting TO
get in the game. and it looks as if
relta~shoul be able to rake up one
TO compete with them
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
POPULAR Young LADY MARRIES
FRIEND OF CHILDHOOD DAYS
Old ties are nearest
Old friends are dea

Oid 1rlendS are dearest.
wedding of interest to many local
people is that of Miss Irene E. Cloud
and Mr.. William L. Doss, at the Meth
odist parsonage on Saturday evening.
only the immediate family and the
best man being present The happy
couple entered the parlor attended by
the brides sister. Miss frankie Cloud
end Mahlon E. hording and the i'm
pressing ring service was used.
The bride is the daughter of Mr
and Mrs. S. J. Clord. who came here
about a year ago frcm Mountain View,
Oklahoma. and hv her winning man.
ner has endeared herself to many
The groom reached here soon after
his discharge frnin military service
about four months ago and is en-
ployed at the Independent Lumber
company of this city. He is a grad
uate of the Gem City Business College
of Quincy. Illinois. and young man
of sterling worth. while the bride is
a graduate nurse.
Following the ceremony the happy
pair went to Hntchkiss for a brief
visit with friends. after which they
will return to Dsl'a They have not
yet decided as to their location.
Independent joins in best wishes for
long life and p, sperity. as well as
happiness.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
IOWA LADY WRITES PRETTY
SEQUEL TO "FlANDERS FIELD"

The following beautiful poem was
written by Mrs. Evelyn Gray. a sister
of Mrs Martha Odem of this city Mrs
Gray died at Kirksville, Missouri, April
4, 1919. She was especially fond of
the immortal FLANDERS Field written
by Lieutenant Colonel McCrea of the
Canadian army. and this poem is writ
ten in answer to it:
"On Flanders Field the poppies blow.
Above the graves long row on row
OF those who diea but not in vain,
For in this land sweet freedom
reigns
"The Hun flares forth on raids no
more,
The tyrant's reign on earth is DER.
No more is heard the clash of steel,
Above the dead on Flanders Field.
And in this land all battle-scarred
Blessed freedoms flag floats all un-
marred.
And poppies still shall bud and blow
Between the crosses row on row,
On Flanders Field $
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS GO
ON STRIKE AND MAKE TROUBLE

There is an ol5 saying that I'VE
never miss the water till the well
runs dry" and as this is true, it is
also true that we never miss the
lights till the juice runs away"
The city of Delts, which is so proud
of her city water-tbe best ever-and
of her "lickrish' lights, which are also
the best ever-when the efficient pub
lie service rabbits foot" is working,
had a touch of Eigi: life Friday and
Saturday when Doth these much need
ed improvements went wool gathering.
The trouble started about o'clock
in the morning With break in the
pipe line several niles above town,
which the official informed us occur
red in "Helrs Kitchen if one is so
fortunate as to have speaking ac-
quaintance with this particular piece
of scenery. Those no had formed the
habit of early rising with the new
time discovered that the water was
fizzling out and managed to catch
enough water to tiGe them over the
day AS the day wore on throats be-
came so dry that they had to be prim-
ed, while several relays of dishes ac-
cumulated on kitchen tables to wait
Toward evening the break was fixed
temporarily. and ii is a safe bet there
wasn't an empty kettle or tub or
boiler in town when dusk fell Next
day work on the break again caused
dearth of water, but by evening
everything was lovely.
Some break in the transmission line
threw the town into darkness a good
share of Friday nigh, but good moon
helped out a little. We haven't en-
quired of the power company but pre-
sumo the calamity occurred in "Hells
Bedroom
1t was dry, dark Delta for sure, and
here's hoping it won't all happen at
the same time aCain
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
LADY CALLED HOME BY
DEATH OF BEAUTIFUL GIRL

Mrs. Clark MaNon. who has been in
the city for several days from Monte
Vista, was called to inter- Colorado.
Wednesday by = message announcing
the death by suicide of her cousin.
Miss Olga Kintze. which occurred on
Tuesday afternoon.
The young lady was said to be u
girl of lovely character who has been
in poor health for some time. and de-
TIE act
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
DELTA WoMAN'S CLUB
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS

The regular meeting OF the Delta
Woman's club will be held in the club
rooms at the Public Library next We'd
nesday. April 2S, Following is the pro-
gram:
Vocal Solo. Mrs. II. l. Borden
Address. "Woman's Share in the Ma
uon's Work. Mrs. C. H. Stewart
Reading. Mrs. II. ]. Baird
Nomination of officers.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT WHEN
CHILD is BADLY BURNED

A very painful accident happened
Monday when Lloyd, the 9 year old
son of Mr.. and Mr. Willis. Davis re-
ceivod burns about the head.
The little fellow was told by his
mother to stir the fire and innocently
picked up the fercsene can, pouring
the contents on the Goals and causing
the flames to envclop him. Although
the injuries are very painful the child
is recovering nicely.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
BASKETBALL TEAM
WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP

At. basket bail tournament held at
Montrose Saturday. the western slope
championship was carried off by Tell
uride. after defeating both the Mont
rose and Grand Junc:ion teams.
The Telluride girls team was vic
torious over Montr, Sc but lost the
game with Grand Junction The Olathe
boys were defeated by Grand juno
ton.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
FRIENDS PLAN AND EXECUTE
SURPRISE ON LOCAL LADY

A most successful social affair was
the surprise party p.rpetrated on MRS.
Jane Dowd Friday afternoon. The
lady and her daughter-in-law, Mrs L.
A. Dowd were invited to spend the
afternoon with Ma. A. L. Gerst. When
they arrived the parlor was vacated
except for the hostess. While the
ladies removed their wraps in another
room, the guests tn the number OF
about twenty-five. arranged them
selves in the parlor and when the
honor guest reappeared she was greet
ed with this HUSKY yell:
Gauze Rom Workers,
Gauze Room Workers.
Who are we?
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Gauze Room Workers
Mrs. Dowd was genuinely surprised
but expressed thorough appreciation
Of the generous spirit which prompted
the occasion. The ladies busted them
selves with fancy work and jolly con-
versation, while IN Edison phonograph
dispensed music. ard at five O'Clock
a delicious lunch was served.
Mrs. Dowd was instructor at the
Red Cross Gauze Room last summer,
and the party was planned by the
members of the Woman's Relief
Corps who had labcred with her She
left Monday for Guthrie Center, Iowa,
where she expects tt remain indefin-
itely. followed by hcartiest good wish
es of her many friends here.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
Mrs. Dickerson III

Mrs. Dickerson III
Friends of Mrs. Phoebe Dickerson
will regret to learn that she is ill of
influenza at her lCme on Dodge street.
She was taken with the disease while
teaching at the Mountain View school
on California Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
Commissioners to Mesa County

commissioners to Mesa County
The County Commissioners made a
trip to Grand Junction the first of the
week and conferred with the commits
sioners of Mesa county on various mat
ters of common interest. The meet
ing is reported 10 be highly profitable
The Delta independent., 1919-04-18
palIsadc Folks Visit.

Mr.. and Mrs. y. u. Hiatt the former
representative OF the Hyde Paper
Company. spent several days in the
city this week. leaving yesterday
Their home liz ut Pnllsade and the lady
ives guest Of Mrs. Chas.- F. Keene
ut the Eldina.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31

Coach Siehm thought it inadvis-
able to take chances on any OF his
first string men being crippled.
Captain Minton and Fullback Will
liams, who were injured in the
Minnesota fracas, have not been in
a single scrimmage since then.
They are recovering, however. and
il is expected both Will be in the
lineup against the Irish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
in
TRIM To TAKE
ON KNOX TEAM
SWedes Have Hopes Of Getting
Revenge for Defeat Slipped
Over on Them Last Year.
BY JACK VANCE.

As the day approaches for the
Knox game, Saturday at Galesburg,
the Augustana contenders are lin
ing up in great shape. Chuck Lar
son, star tackle, is suffering from
wrenched knee this week, which
may necessitate a shift in that posi-
ton. In such a case the backfield
will likely be changed, putting Win
ME Holmgren in Larson's place
Then Bengston will fill the full
back position, and Erbstein and
Robinson will play at half. Berg
will be at center again on SATURDAY.
Pete WEIGH Of the Knox squad is
sick and will not likely be in the
game Saturday.
In another scrimmage game with
Moline high school last night, the
number of touchdowns scored by
the college boys ran we'll up in
the teens, while the high school
boys were unable 10 score.
Coach Swedburg has been deveI-
oping a number Of new plays since
the Monmouth game, and expects
with them to completely battle
Knox's most careful calculations
More spirit is being demonstrat-
ed over this game than has been
evidenced for years, the local boys
still ranking under their defeat by
a score of Is to u at Knox's hands
last season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
Keen Interest ShOsUn by Fans
IN Coming CapOni- Dundee Bout

The boxing fraternity of Water
loo is in hub-bub of excitement in
anticipation Of the coming battle
between Tony Caponi and Mike
Dundee, Rock Island bantams, to
be staged in that city on Tuesday
night.
Information CLEANED from the
newspapers of that city indicate
that the largest crowd that ever
witnessed boxing match in that
city will attend the glove festivl-
ties.
In Rock Island the interest is no
less keen. Being two local boys.
there exists many and various
opinions as to the relative ability
OF each and this coming bout prom
ises to settle the argument one way
or the other.
L. will be the first time the two
have met in a regulation ring con-
test Both are good friends, but all
this will be forgotten when the
gong sounds that sends them
against each other for 10 rounds.
1t is likely that a large crowd OF
rooters Will make the trip from
Rock Island TO be in at The ring
side
.Caponi leaves tomorrow after
noon for the scene Of the match.
He intends TO put in some hard
training ticks before Tuesday and
he wants to be down where he can
absorb the atmosphere. He has
been working out steadily each
day at home and expects TO be at
his best. II is certain that the con-
test will bring the best out of each
man and will be worth travelling a
long distance TO witness.
Dundee is in Chicago under the
watchful eye of Manager Emil
Thirty. Those who have glimpsed
him in action around Windy city
gymnasiums vouch that he is show
ing greater cleverness than ever
Mike has a host Of friends in the
tri-cities, which has been ibis home
all his short life, and so has Tony.
Tony has inhaled the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
READY
FOR STERLING
UnfavOrable Weather During the
Week Does Not Prevent School
Athletes From Practice.
RY -PIGSKIN PETF.-

Although weather conditions have
/ been anything but favorable for
/ practice this last week, the Rock
/ Island high school football squad
( has had strenuous workouts every
/ night and will go into the contest
with Sterling tomorrow stronger
than it has ever been before The
main defect OF the team, inability
| TO stop a strong aerial attack, has
now been remedied and the locals
are expecting 10 have an easy time
/ in disposing OF rhair opponents
The game will start at $50 SO
as 10 allow the Sterling men TO
catch a train
Rock Island will go into the game
crippled by the loss Of both Littig
and Olson. Both Of these men re-
ceived injuries in the Moline sue
and have been esting for the pash,
week Coach Kimmel has quite
number OF ends a his disposal so
that finding a man 70 start at Lit
tigs end will not be difficult. He
has Parks, Schmidt and Ohlweiler,
all first team men, 10 draw from,
and probably all of these will play
before the game is up. Herbert viii
probably start at left half in place
OF Olson. Butch" has done some
good work-this season but has been
on the sidelines for the past two
weeks recuperating from the Gales
burg game.
Whether Coach Kimmel Will start
Milstead at full or at his old posi-
tion at tackle Is still a matter of
doubt. Milstead did great work i'm
the Moline contest and it is thougJ
that he will start at fullback again
tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-31
MOLINE TO LOSE
COACH OF M. F. A.
TEAM TO CANTON
Especial Moline Service.l

Mark Devlin. coach and quarter
back of the NJ. F. A team. will play
his last game in Moline Sunday.
Devlin leaves early next week to
take up the pilot position with the
Canton Bull Dogs. under the terms
of a contract given him by Jim
Thorpe. manager of the famous
Ohio aggregation.
By his own request his contract
with the Moline Fans association
has been cancelled by the officials
At a meeting OF officials with the
players of the club Wednesday
evening at which Deylin was pres
ent. his resignation was accepted
with much regret.
For Il balance of the season
Ted Ere oerg, end of the NJ. F. A.
will col duct the coaching of the
team. lIarshalI UnderhiIl of Chi
cago wi play quarterback. Of
fciaIs e now securing the mid
dlewest for a halfback who will
fill the big vacancy in the back
field by the absence of Devlin.