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The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
WHEN OFFICE SEEKING HIS
STATEMENT FAVORED ROAD

T w. Mcneil, county clerk of Mont
rose county. in his campaign promised
to the people of Nucla- and published
in the Nucla Independent, on Novem-
Der 2 1916, this statement:
In reply to the charge that have
worked against the Nucla-Delta road.
il is absolutely false.
You many judge the man by his
acts. Mine are an open book to you
since the Colony first started on Sheep
Greek. The Republicans evaded your
road matters. Two Democratic coun-
ty commissioners have recommended
the Nucla-Delta road. The Democratic
nominees for county commissioner
stand for this. The Republicans dodg
ed it Which do you want?-T. W.
Mcneil"
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
GIVES UP GOOD eiTUArioN
FOR BAKER erEAM MOTOR CO

Charieton A. Orr. who for several
years has been superintendent OF the
plant and shops Of the Arkansas Val
ley Railway. Light & Power Company.
at Pueblo. has resigned his position
and accepted that OF factory manager
and superintendent Of the Baker
Steam Motor Company. which is also
a Pueblo concern.
Mr.. Orr was receiving salary OF
$4,000 a year with the Railway ana
Power company. but believes he Is
lettering his condition by the change
Mr. Baker of the Steam motor com
pany. says that the business mas
grown to such proportions that 1t re-
ouires the personal attention OF
capable man. and such man they
believe Mr.. Orr to be.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
GEORGE STEPHAN STANDING
FOR WHAT is RIGHT REGARD
LESS OF POLITICAL COLOR

In the senate this week Lieutenant
Governor Stephan went down the
line" for what was right regardless of
political colors. 1t happened this way:
The matter of confirming the appoint
ment of w. II. Lee of Glenwood
Springs as division irrigation engineer
for District 8 was up for ratification.
The senate went into executive ses-
sion at IL O'Clock to consider the ap-
pointment A few minutes later let
ter from Governor Shoup. withdrawing
the appointment, was received. Mr..
Stephan ruled that as the letter was
not received until after the senate had
gone into executive session. it could
not be considered. Every Republican
voted against him and every Democrat
upheld him. the count being 20 to Is.
BY the same vote. the appointment
was ratified after stormy session.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
CRAWFORD PASTOR WAGES
LOSING FIGHT WITH DEATH

Announcement of the death OF Rev.
A. T. Munger. pastor of the Methodist
church at Crawford was received ear
ly Monday. He had been improving
from his recent illness until Satur-
day when he suddenly took turn for
the worse and was hurried to the
Montrose hospital for surgical, oper-
alton in the hope OF saving his life.
Death relieved his suffering at 7:45
Monday morning. and was due to COM
plications following an operation for
appendicitis three or four years ago.
Rev Munger had been in charge of
the Crawford church about year and
half and was loved by the entire
community He is survived by a w!'e
and three small children. He was S3
years of age.
The remains we're taken back to
Hotchkiss and laid to rest yesterday.
the service being attended by all the
Methodist ministers OF the county. who
participated.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the
sorrowing wife and little ones.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
AGED RESIDENT DIES At
HOME OF SON ON MESA

On Tuesday, February at the home
of his son on California Mesa occurred
the death Of kd Cummings. being due
to valvular heart trouble.
Mr.. Cummings was one OF the early
pioneers OF Colorado and Delta county,
Born In Tipperary County. Ireland. on
mt the age of II. and n few years later
was mawied to Miss Margaret Allen.
from Kings County. Ireland. They
came to Colorado in 1870. before the
Indians had left His wife preceded
him to the great beyond munger of
years ago. He has resided for the last
twelve years with his son and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Cummings.
He had been i'll since last September
and while not identified with church
organization. he was a Christian in
the true sense OF the word, and the
patience and fortitude with which he
bore his suffering during the past five
months was marvellous. He never com
planned OF anything and when the end
came he simply closed his eyes and
slipped into eternal sleep.
Funeral services will be held from
tho Hopson Mortuary this morning at
10 O'Clock. IN charge Of the Christian
Science Society. and interment will be
ON Garnet Mesa.
Four daughters and one son nrc
left TO mourn his loss: Mrs. Mary Hig
gins. Of San Francisco; Mrs. w. D.
Ault and Mrs. Annie Miller, Of Pueblo
and Mrs. Charles Briggs Of Colorado
SprinEs and E, r. Cummines Of Delta
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Beet Growers Meeting.

Beet Growers Meeting.
A mass meeting of the beet growers
of Delta ana Montrose counties has
been called to meet at the court house
at Delta, Colorado. on Saturday. Feb.
Sth at o'clock. The object OF the
meeting is to increase our member
ship educate ourselves as to the needs
of beet growers. familiarize ourselves
with the real conditions Of the various
contracts offered us for the growing
of heets and also the contracts as Of
fered in other parts of the state and
country, and to make an early and
definite decision as to the price ana
conditions which shall govern the con-
tract between the sugar company and
the farmers for the year 1919 based
upon fairness and justice to all parties
concerned. This will be an education
al meeting at which reports from var
ious western slope committees and
also report Of the meeting held In
Denver on February 5th by the beet
growers Of eastern Colorado Nebraska.
Montana and Wyoming will be pre-
sented for our guidance and consider
alton. Every member OF every farm
organization within reach are invited
to be present and those OF you who
are not members should be ready to
Join when the paper is passed.
Yours for success.
(Signed) w. F. BLAINE. Secy.
@. w. HULL Pres.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
ROYAL NEIGHeoRs OF AMERICA
HAVE INSTALLATION WE'D

The following officers were installed
for the coming year in the Royal
Neighbor lodge Wednesday afternoon:
Oracle, Dell Mcdowell; Past Oracle,
Anna Paul; Vice Oracle, Priscilla
Blackburn; Chancellor. Flora Jacobs;
Recorder, Emma Williams; Receiver.
Dr. Anna Beslin; Marshal, Pearl
Stone; Inner Sentinel. Elizabeth Clark
Outer Sentinel, Clara Hickman; Man
ager. Mamie Paul; Press Correspond
ent, DIR. Marian Merry.
Neighbor Burns acted as installing
officer and Neighbor Dotts as ceremo-
nial marshal, both being members of
the Delta Camp.
After installation light refreshments
were served and a good time enjoyed
by all.
The next meeting will be held on
February 10th.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
YOUNG HoTcHKIss MATRoN
VICTIM OF INFLUENZA

Mrs. Lloyd Miller passed away at
her home in Hotchkiss early Monday
morning aften an illness of influenza
which developed pneumonia. She had
been seriously Ill several days and
little hope had been entertained for
her recovery.
She was born in Como, May 27. 1894
and was "a years. s months and days
OF age. She spent her life since she
was six years of age at Hotchkiss, and
was married in 1913 She is survived
by her husband and three children.
Funeral services we're held Tuesday
and the body laid to rest in the Hotch-
kiss cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
horcHkIss HOME PLUNGED IN
GRIEF BY DEATH OF MOTHER

One Of the saddest deaths we have
noticed occurred at Hotchkiss on Mon
day when Mrs. Arthur Holbec closed
the book of life leaving her husband
and six small children. the youngest
four months OF age.
The young mother was about 80
years OF age, and taken Mt ume
when she was so urgently needed for
her family. her death means an ire
parable loss to them. Death was due
to pneumonia following influenza
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday from the family home and
interment was In Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
w. C. T. U. JUBILEE MEETING
TO BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON

The Jubilee meeting OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held the the Presbyterian church this
afternoon, beginning at o'clock. Fol-
lowing Ia the program.
Devotional. Mrs w. g. Cook.
Paper. Mrs. w. H. Stewart.
Solo, Mrs. Chester Harding
Paper. Booze w War" Mrs. Condit
Solo, Miss Grace Adams.
Ten minute talk. Rev. Hugh Wilson.
Solo, Miss Condit.
Duet. Mesdames Grove and Cook.
Ten minute tax. II. ]. Baird.
Solo, Mrs. Geo. r. Klein.
The program will he followed by a
social hour and light refreshments.
Everyone 10 urged To be present.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
NEW OIL AND GAS COMPANY
INCORPORATE THIS WEEK

Mention was made in these columns
last week that new oil company was
being formed by citizens of Austin
and vicinity. A prospectus has been
issued and incorporation papers filed.
THE company's statement follows:
The Relief Oil & Gas Company is
being organized for the purpose of
developing the oil prospects of Delta
County. 1t is proposed to put well
two or three hundred feet from the
well put down by the Black Canyon
Oil & Gas company which was plugged
after haing gone down some five or
six hundred feet
1t is the. belief of number of the
people who have observed closely the
drilling of the old well. that had the
work continued, oil would have been
produced in paying quantities.
The Relief Oil & Gas Company will
have no connection whatever with
the Black Canyon Oil Gas Company
The capital of the company will be
$4,000, divided into $4,000 shares at
S1.00 par value per share.
The proposed officers are Mr.. Roy
A. Ashley, president Mr.. Ashley is
a successful rancher. has lived here
a number of years and one in whom
the entire valley has confidence, his
ranch is within a short distance of
the proposed location of the new well
and will be able to give the work
constant supervision.
The other officers are. Mr.. ]. w
Rogers. vice president; Mr.. E. c. Prit-
chard. treasurer and Mr. E. Stabler.
secretary: the officers above named,
together with the following men will
constitute the Board of Directors. Mr..
A NJ Crawford Mr.. G. L. Adams and
Mr.. E. L. Dixon.
The Relief Oil & Gas Company is
not making any fancy promises. the
only promise is that an honest effort
will be made to put down we'll and
learn for a certainty whether or not
Delta county is to be classed as an
oil producing region. If it can be. every
dollar invested, will bring large returns
and do more than any one other thing
to stimulate the development and en-
hance the value of Delta county prop
erty.
Biologists have stated that their
are good indications OF oil in this Sec
tion.
With the hearty and loyal support
OF the people. We shall use every effort
to make the venture a success.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
GERMANY PROPOSES TO SHIP
10000 TONS OF POTASH

Berlin. Feb. Herr Schneddekopf.
director general Of the potash syndi-
cate and formerly controlling the syn
dicate's interests in America. told the
correspondent that as a condition of
the armistice between Germany and
the allies the former was likely to
make first shipment of $4,000 tons
of muriate Of potash soon. This pot
ash will be sent to America. he said,
in exchange for foodstuffs. He added :
I'VE are anxious to resume former
relations with the United States and
hope. in time. to reach our former
standard of production
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL SERVICE
AT METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY

Organ prelude, Twilight" Saulkes.
Hymn No 461, How Firm Founda-
tion," Congregation.
Prayer.
Anthem, Breast The Wave Christian"
Choir.
Offertory.
Theodore Roosevelt, The Churchman
and Christian" Pastor.
Hymn, Lead Kindly Light" Mixed
Quartet.
''Theodore Roosevelt, The Statesman
and Man" Hon. Millard Fairlamb.
Theodore Roosevelt, The American
Patriot" Major John R. Charlesworth
Hymn No. 703, BLESS Our Native
Land" Congregation.
Organ Postlude. Harker.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
INFLUENZA SITUATION is
IMPROVED At HOTchkiSS

From Hotchkiss we learn that the
Influenza epidemic is subsiding. the
number OF cases being considerably
reduced and most OF those being In
homes ALREADY under quarantine.
There are three persons In whom
grave interest is being centered. Duei
Loren, Mr. Wertz and Mrs. Hartwig'
while they are very i'll. rhe!r lives
are not dcspairei Of and we sincerely
trust that we shall be able to report
them fully recovered next week.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
LITTLE SON OF MR.. AND
MRS. NATE SUCKER DIES

The three.year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs Nate Sucker was claimed by
death Wednesday. being victim OF in
fluenza. The entire family Of nine
have been suffering from the disease,
hut all are recovering except this one
little child.
Funeral arrangements had not been
made at time of going to press. but
interment probably will be at Paonia
where the family formerly resided,
They live at Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
WILL YOU FURNISH YOUR CAR
FOR MILITARY FUNERAL TODAY!

Owing to the fact that there will
be a great many members of the G.,
A. r. and w. r. c. as well as other
friends attending the military funeral
of Harry Sutherland this afternoon,
many cars will be needed and all
those who have cars are requested TO
take them out and thus confer a favor
on these having the matter in charge.
Kindly meet at the Hopson Mortuary
Immediately after 2 o'clock and attend
the service in a body.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
ANNUAL MEETING OF BLACK
CANYON OIL & GAS CO

The annual meeting of the Black
Canyon Oil & Gas Company was held
at the court house on Monday
afternoon and various matters dis
posed of. The most important busi-
ness was the election of new board
of directors. the following being
elected:
R. C. Hutchison, W. r. Hinman, C.
II. Burgin, John Potter, Clarence Now
er, R A King and Mr.. Hill.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Boy Scouts Take Hike.

The local organization of the Boy
Scouts of America enjoyed hike to
Black Canyon Sunday. taking their
lunch along and remaining until the
shades of evening. There was but
one accident to mar the days pleasure.
Bradford Shaw slipped over the edge
of the bluff and fractured his knee,
The injury is painful. but he is re-
covering as rapidly as could be en-
pected.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
PATRIOTIC DAY NEXT WEEK
At DELTA WOMAN'S CLUB

The regular meeting Of the I0 d,
Woman's Club will be held in tn S
sembly room Of the Public Ii
next Wednesday, February 18th. 2 6
Charlesworth will make the pri p e
address and a full attendanc r.
prove profitable. The program 6
promptly at 3 o'clock and the 10 q
program will the rendered:
Current Events, Mrs. NJ. Fairla g e \
Mrs w. A. Day. *
Piano Solo. Dorothy johnson.
The Symbol of Service to o.
Mrs. Albert Obert.
Sketch of General Pershing's Life' Mrs
]. ]. Gardner.
The Story of the American Flag and
its Correct Display. Miss Alice Royce
Address. Major John r. Charlesworth-
Piano Solo, Helen Hillman.
Hostesses: Mrs. NJ. Gallup; MIS-
Rolla Allen.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Box supper at coIumbine.

Box Supper at columbine.
Next Friday. February 14th. at Col
umbine school on Lower Ash Mesa, a
community program box supper will
be held. to which the public is in
yited
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
To Teach at Pallsade.

To Teach at Palieade.
Miss May Dominy. who has been do
ing splendid WORT in the Cedaredge
schoois has accepted q position in
the Palisade schools, Cedaredge dis
trict having closed for the year on ac-
count OF the flu epidemic. Miss Dom
iny goes highly recommended.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
We Hear From Friends.

In requesting change of address on
the Independent, Mrs. Harry Freyberg
states that Harry's side has entirely
healed from his serious operation and
that he is working every day. She
adds that he likes it fine at San Diego
except for the fleas.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Mrs. Cloud Entertains

Mrs. Cloud Entertains
A happy party gathered at the home
of Mrs. Lillian Cloud on Garnet mesa
friday afternoon. The time was pleas
antly spent with fancy work and at
five o'clock dainty luncheon was
served by the hostess. assisted by her
daughter. Irene. Mrs. Cloud and her
family will move to Delta soon, where
they have purcased property.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
After Visit at Home.

Horace Plumb left Tuesday evening
for Salt Lake. Utah, after several
weeks spent with his parents, Judge
and Mrs. Plumb. He expects to take
up some work there in connection with
the aerial service. He has received
his flying degree" whatever the let
ters are. and is commissioned lieut.
enant for the coming three years.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Here From coalhX.

Mr.. and Mrs Qualls Bruton motored
down from Coalby Tuesday and while
shopping attended to other matters
including a friendly call at this office.
Mr.. Bruton says that he likes the In
dependent and likes the straightfor-
ward manner in which the editor
handles things. whether they suit
everyone or not
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Dairy Sold.

Dairy Sold.
Bert Norton has sold his dairy route
to B. Barrere, the former owner. Mr..
Norton expects to go to the Texas oil
fields. Mr.. Barrere has many friends
who are glad to see his smiling face
again on the wagon.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Falls Through Floor.

While working in his barn loft Fri
day. Mr.. Howard met with an accident
when the boards in the floor broke
under his weight, and he was precip-
itatcd to the lower floor with more
painful emphasis than studied grace.
While his injuries are not serious. he
was badly shaken up and bruised and
three ribs were injured somewhat.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
lax Is Home.

lax Is Home.
Z A returning wanderer from the state
capitol Monday was Max Gets. He
has been serving as page in the house
of representatives. He has accepted
a situation with the Continental Chem
ical company
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Here From California.

An arrival Monday from Alhambra
California, was w. C. Sechrist He is
brother to Ray T. Sechrist and a
son of T. E. Sechrist, and his visit
was occasioned by the illness of the
latter.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

Charles NARROW Leaves.
Charles NARROW. who purchased a
ranch near Montrose, moved with his
family to that place this week from
North Delta.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
To Discus. Proposed Motor Law.

i There will be meeting at the court
house tomorrow evening at 7:45 OF
auto and garage owners and car driv-
ers for the purpose of reading and
discussing the proposed state motor
law now being considered. Sheriff
Wilson announces that he has copy
Of this proposed law.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Pleasant Dinner Party.

Miss Thelma Norborg, of Chicago,
was the inspiration for a delightful
dinner party at the home of Mrs. j. E.
Moore. last Thursday evening, when
ten young ladies were gathered about
the table A sumptuous dinner was
spread and a thoroughly good time
enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Delta Floral Company Changes Hands

A business transaction was made
last week whereby E. P. Marsh of
Troy, n. Y. took over the management
of the Delta Floral Company, taking
charge February l. Mr.. Marsh has
had considerable experience in this
line of work and will endeavor to
make the place up-to-date in every re-
speot and to merit the patronage of
the people of Delta, He is having
electric lights installed and making
various needed improvements.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
New Sorghum Mill.

H. w. Oosterhous took a new sor-
ghum mill to his place in North Delta
Monday and will grind out more of
the delectable sweet this season by
reason of having a larger mill.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Opposes Government Ownership.

OpposeS Government Ownership.
In an address before the senate on
Monday. Director General Hines stat
ed that he was opposed to government
ownership of railroads. He says he
favors private ownership by few
companies under profits guarantee
and strict government regulation.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Blue Lodge Installs Officers.

Blue Lodge InstalIs Officers.
Monday evening Delta Lodge No 62
A. F. & A NJ. installed its officers for
the coming year. The regular meet
ing followed by a short program and
an oyster supper.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Speed Of 27o Miles.

Monday in a 12-cylinder airplane.
Lieut.. Robert II. Baker made an aerial
trip from Fort Sill to Oklahoma City.
a distance OF 80 miles 20 minutes.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
His Sister Visits.

An arrival Monday from Ely. Neva-
da. was sister of Mrs. NJ. R Perkins
who is a guest at the pretty bunga-
low on California Mesa for a few days.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

Weekend at Montrose.
Mrs. B. C. Jessup went to Montrose
Saturday and remained until Sunday
afternoon when she returned to Delta.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

Eckert Makes Good Record.
In the recent drive for funds for
the Near East, the little town Of Eek
ert and vicinity raised s10S.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

LIEUT.. GOVERNOR STEPHAN
Who is doing Things rs presiding
officer in the senate. regardless of
petty politics. II makes no differ
ence to him whether you are Democrat
or Republican. he has taken the stand
for n square deal for what is right.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

Interment Of Mrs. Hotchkiss.
Mrs. Fred S. Hotchkiss whose de-
mise from influenza was chronicled
last week, was buried in the family
ground at Hotchkiss Sunday afternoon
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
MaxweIls Return.

MaxWeIIs Return.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Maxwell returned
the last of the week from Denver
where they took in the stock show.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

Visiting In Montrose.
Mrs. Eldon Hauser is visiting with
the r. E. Hauser family at Montrose
this week.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

with the hearty and loyal support
OF the people. We shall use every effort
to make the venture a success.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-11-13
QUEER KIND OF OLD CODGER
Tybslt Totter in Fair Way to Be Read
Out of the Aged Mems Pro-
tective Union.

II have reached the age of eighty
three years." admitted old Tybalt
Totter, land yet l do not think that
man is only as old as he-ee-hee !
hee feels, and that all the comedy
widows are after me, uerely because
they treat me with clyility. ! have
never had much cause to complain OF
anybody's lack of respect for the aged
II find that the aged generally get all
the respect their behavior entities
them 10. And | have found that the
average busy citizen is not deeply In
terested In the trivial happenings OF
1854 and thereabout.
"As well as / can remember, the
weather back yonder was usually just
about the same as Ii Is now. I cannot
say that am greatly surprised TO find
proflteering going on. for to the best
OF my recollection considerable pro-
portion of the people have hogged
each other at every chance they got.
But what Is especially queer about me
is that / do not make practice OF
denouncing and raving at young peo-
pie for cutting the same fool capers
that did when ] was their age
Kansas City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-11-13

Canaries in their wild state are of
striped greenisb color The yellow
canary is due to breeding?
The next airships to be built in
England are to be 694-foot length, with
IA lifting power of S2.7 tons?
Certain landlords in Scotland are
bound, under monetary penalties. to
marry at the kings command?
ring is usually worn on the third
finger of the left hand because it is
the least used of all our fingers and
on the least used hand?
Prisoners in the Massachusetts state
prison wear gray uniforms and not
striped clothes.
Spy suspects in the A. E. r. were
given baths in lemonade In order to
reveal any secret writing which they
might have written on their skins.
The acid in the lemon disclosed "invis-
lille" ink?
Artificial legs were used by Egypt
inns 700 years before Christ Boston
Post.