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The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
AND FALL TRADE
SHOULD BE PROVIDED EARLY

The Independent will give special at
tention this fall to the subject of jul
dicious holiday buying and purchases
of fall and winter goods. 1t will urge
people to buy Christmas goods early
and thus avoid the usual foolish rush
which is so hard on the stores and on
postal and express people and others.
1t will point out what splendid stocks
OF such goods are carried in Delta,
ample for all wants of the home peo-
pie. 1t will urge the pubic to buy
substantial gifts rather than foolish
notions.
II will, show that now. when so much
money is circulating. is time when
can expand and develop a
bigger trade than ever before, II they
will advertise and tell the people
what they have.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL ASso-
CITATION TO BE AIDED HERE

Within the next few days a public
meeting will be called with a view
to organizing for the purpose of aid
ing the national Roosevelt Memorial
association in their efforts to raise
IS, ,000. 900 within the United States
for the purpose of erecting a suitable
monument to the late President Theo-
dore Roosevelt The site chosen Is at
Oyster Bay. New York, the old fam
lily home.
Many hundreds of people in this
county will be glad to contribute some
thing toward this fund. The plan is
so designed is to give every admirer
OF the 27th president of the United
States a chance to do something great
in behalf Of Teddy"
The week of October Goth to 9th
has been set aside in which to do duty
to this greatly admired and much
loved president. Further announce
ment will be made next week.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
pURcHAsEs -rA FLORAL
BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE

Is Friday, the 18th an unlucky day?
E. P. Marsh, who became a resident
and one of the most enthusiastic
boosters OF our city last winer. says
It isn't.
Mr. Marsh came from Troy, New
York, December 18th last, taking
charge of the Delta Floral Company's
business. He set about making need
ed improvements and has made dry
pots and beds to blossom with beauty.
He at once became infatuated with
Colorado's climate and is never weary
OF chanting its praises.
On Tuesday a deal was closed
whereby he became the owner of the
thriving business and also of the pref
ty residence belonging to II. A. Rich
ardson. adjoining the greenhouse.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
INTERESTING ITEMS CONCERN
ING BLACK CANYON OIL

Considerable interest is shown here
in the outcome of the Cherry-homes
No / well, in Jack County, which is
reported on the sand and about ready
to be brought in. This well is about
eighteen miles from Bridgeport and If
it proves to be a good producer will
stimulate further development in this
section.
The Lubbock Bridgeport and the
Bridgeport Oil apd Gas Co. are each
now making rapid progress, the form
er being down some 1000 feet and the
latter something more than 1000 feet,
and the work on each is being prose
cuted day and night. With no more
bad luck in the drilling of these wells
pay dirt" is expected to be showing
up soon; especially in the Lubbock
Bridgeport, which has attained the
greatest depth.
The Wise-Comanche- Burk well, north
of town. has spudded in and the drill
ing is going on at rapid rate. Book
& Wilmoth, who have the drilling in
charge, are experienced oil men, have
one of the best outfits to be had and
have everything in their favor. barring
accidents. for an early completion.
Several cars of machinery, casing, etc
are being unloaded here for the
Bridgeport-Decatur Oil and Gas Co.
The drilling crew has arrived and will
make their home in Bridgeport The
contractors are under bond to sink
two wells to a depth of $500 each, If
necessary, and the first well will be
sunk on the ]. E. Giles place. six
miles east of town. The contract was
let to a Virginia company, represent
ed here by ]. W. Carey. who is an ex-
perienced oil well man and who has
the best machinery and tools obtain
able for the urpose.-Bridgeport TEX
as) Index.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
CINCINNATI TAKES FIRST AND
SECOND IN WORLD SERIES

The opening game of the world
baseball series was played at Gin
cinnati Wednesday. Cincinnati and
Chicago competing. Chicago was COM
pletely outclassed. the score being 9
to l. The Cincinnati boys scored one
run in the lst five in the 4th, two in
the 7th and one in the Sth. The one
score made by Chicago came in the
second inning. Cicotte, Wilkinson and
Loudermilk were employed as pitch.
ers for Chicago, Schalk catching.
Reuthers and wingo were Cincinnati's
battery.
The second game yesterday after
noon was also won by Cincinnati, by
to score. A peculiar circum-
stance In connection with this game
was that Cincinnati got four hits and
four runs. while Chicago bagged ten
hits and but two runs.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
CARL GILBERT CLAIMS
UTAH GIRL AS HIS BRIDE

T. Gilbert, spent several days at home
visiting his parents, and on Monday
evening went to Grand Junction where
on Wednesday evening he was united
in maj riage with Miss Zella Pace, of
Castle Valley. Utah. only the immed-
late relatives being present
MIR. Gilbert is a popular young man
who came TO Delta with his parents
ten years ago. For several years he
has been employed In Utah. and II
was there that he met and won his
bride.
home at Castle Gate. Utah and the
bes, wishes of their many friends will
follow them
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
UTAh-coLoRApo OIL COMPANY
PRODUCING ON LARGE SCALE

Word was received from Fred King
this week by DR.. A. H. Stockham to
the effect that the Utah Colorado Oil
company had disposed of over $4,000
worth of oil during September. The
well. II is said. would have flowed.
il spaced in the oil lines could have
been secured. several times that
amount
Several times the above amount is
expected to be received during the
month of October. The property is
located in block "a of the Burkbur-
nett fields. The production in barrels
in September was 5000 and the month
of October promises to be about So
900. There are many Delta people in
terested in this company.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
GOES EAST TO RECOVER
AUTO STOLEN IN JULY

f. NJ. Gramm boarded the morning
train Wednesday for Cimmaron, Kan
sas. where his Ford car is awaiting
him.
Mr.. Gramm purchased the car from
the local Ford Agency in June. and
early in July It was stoen from in front
of his home. Efforts on the part of
local officers were fruitless for a num-
ber OF weeks. but about thirty days
ago Mr.. Gramm, as well as Sheriff
Wilson. received messages stating that
n Ford bearing the number of his was
being held by n garage man in Cim-
maron, Kansas.
Mr.. Gramm has been busy since that
time Strengthening out details and
making sure that the car held was his.
and will now recover and drive the
car home
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
HIGH SCHOOL lYcEUM
COURSE OPENS NEXT WEEK

The Senior class of the High School
in charge of the lyceum course this
year. have begun the sale of tickets
among the students.
The course is an unusually attract
i've one, including the Montague Light
Opera singers who present popular
program: Montraville NJ. Wood. the
scientist lecturer associated with
Thomas A. Edison: the Woodland
singers: gay Zenola MacLaren, the
dramatic render. and Brooks Fletcher,
the humorous dramtic orator.
The first number will be the Mon
tague Light Opera singers Saturday.
October 11th.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
JEWISH RABBI TO SPEAK
IN DELTA NEXT WEEK

The eminent Jewish Rabbi DIR. w.
n. Friedman of Denver. will give an
address at the Methodist Episcopal
church In this city on Friday, October
10th, at 500 p. NJ. DIR. Friedman is
one of the foremost platform men OF
America. He comes In behalf OF the
american Jewish Relief campaign,
which is to begin on Friday. October
18th. Delta is fortunate in getting
this great man for lecture. Every
body welcome.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
o. q. WOODRUFF SAWS THINGS
BOOMING At PAN PLANT

A message was received by this Of
flee from d. B. Woodruff. who went
east last week to investigate condi-
tions in connection with the Pan
Motor Company's plant at Saint Cloud.
Minnesota.
He says: Everything here on the
boom in town and plant Making
stock ahead for heavy production as
soon as other parts OF the factory
catch up. II sure is n big thing"
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Delta Girl Marries

Word has been received announcing
that Miss Leona Peeler. daughter of
Mrs. Smith of North Delta, was united
in marriage September 3rd to Mr..
Jack Allen, the ceremony taking place
at Kansas City, Missouri, where Miss
Peeler was employed. They will make
their home at Blackwell. Oklahoma,
the home of the groom. Best wishes
to the newlyweds are extended
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Her Nephew is ~

Mrs. Barry Simpson left yesterday
morning for Pittsburg, Pennsylvania,
in response to a message announcing
the serious illness of her nephew.
The young mans mother, Mrs. w. c.
Williams. visited with Mrs. Simpson
here. leaving Tuesday for Los Angeles.
and from there expected to go to
Phoenix, Arizona to spend the winter.
Efforts TO locate her enroute failed and
the local lady went to the young mans
bedside to remain during his mothers
absence.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Delta County Best Ever

Mrs. T. O. Ong and daughter Mary
are recent arrivals from Denver, and
have purchased ranch at Roubideau.
The lady states that she travelled
thousands of miles, her trip including
points IN Florida, and farther east.
and that she also Investigated the east
slope of Colorado, only to return to
Delta County where she closed a deal
for ranch property in a day. She is
people.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
HONEY CROP WILL BE WIN
NER FOR DELTA COUNTY

The honey crop was never better
than this season, nor quality finer,
and we might add prices better.
To date six cars have been shipped,
five by George Conklin and one by
other parties, and there are seventeen
cars estimated yet to be put out At
the prevailing price. this represents
Il total income of about 100000.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Settles up an Estate

Judge A j. Hotchkiss went to Mont
rose Monday to serve as County
Judge of Montrose County in settling
up an estate. The present incumbent
of that office, Judge s. S. Sherman, is
in Denver, receiving treatment for
cataract on his eyes.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Hotchkiss Lady to Hospital.

Hotchkiss Lady to Hospital.
Mrs. Frank Fobare came down from
Hotchkiss yesterday to the Delta Hos
pital, where DR.. Smith will treat her
for eye trouble. She was accompanied
by Mrs. Fred Hammond who returned
home in the evening
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
President Abandons Tour

President Abandons Tour
President Wilson was taken i'll at
Wichita, Kansas. and was compelled
to give up the balance Of his lectures
over the continent He was rushed
to Washington Friday and is under
constant medical care. The latest re-
ports from his bedside Wednesday
stated: THE president had restless
night and consequently is somewhat
jaded. His general condition, howev-
er. is improving.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Mr.. Mckee Improving

Departing yesterday morning for her
home at Terre Haute, Indiana was
Miss Hattie Mckee who came several
weeks ago on account Of the serious
illness of her nephew, Frank Mckee.
She states that the sick man, who suf-
fered from blood poisoning in his
hand, yet far from well, is much i'm
proved. which our readers will be glad
to know.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
,itino Parents in Junction.

Visiting Parents in Junction.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ensley and
three children went down to Grand
Junction last evening to visit the
lady's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Karp and take in the closing day of
the big fair.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Short Visit Here

SHOTt VTsN F1efe
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie White and baby
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Potter. relatives, stopped Monday ev-
ening for brief visit with Mrs. Mar
garet White and son Charles. They
were on their way to California by
auto. where they will remain several
months Their homes are at Pueblo.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Guests at kenn Heights

Frank and Lawrence Kennicott of
Boulder. have been visiting at the
home of their uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will kennicott, at Cory. Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Boyd, are also spending sever
al weeks there during the fruit season.
Miss Iris Kennicott
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03

To California for Winter
Leaving Saturday evening were T.
F. Ryan and daughter Matte, bound
for San Francisco, where they will
spend the winter with Mr.. Ryan's
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Sullivan.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03

Unusual Service at Presbyterian
AT the Presbyterian church next
Sunday evening there will be special
musical services. nice program has
been arranged and the public is es-
pecially urged to attend the service.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03

To Glenwood Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. E. b. Cantrell and two
children of Somerset went to Glen
wood Springs yesterday evening for a
few days visit with friends.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
Guests Of Friends

Mrs. F. R Ward and two children
arrived Saturday from Grand Junction
for few days visit with their friends,
Mrs. |. NJ. Conklin and Mrs. Harold
". Day.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
WoMAN'S CLUB TO OPEN
FOR YEAR NEXT WEDNESDAY

The first meeting for the fiscal year
for the Delta Woman's Club will be
held at the club rooms next Wednes-
day. October Sth, at $3.50 p. M, and
the officers are desirous that good
representation of the membership be
made at this time. The following is
the program:
Music
Treasurer's Report.
.............- Mrs. II. f. Tyler
Presidents
.-...............-..- Mrs. w. II. Mathers
Music
Reception
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03

Following are the wholesale prices
furnished by local dealers:
Potatoes, per 100 pounds sl.75
Onions. per 100 pounds. $3.50
Apples. per ton, from m---...--..---.-.S35 to $50
Potatoes are weak at S1.I5 owing to
car shortage. Onions are on the de-
cline for the same reason. A great
shortage of refrigerators is likely ac-
cording to reliable information.
Wholesale prices furnished by A. e.
The Delta independent., 1919-10-03
WEEKLY MARKET QUOTATIONS
FURNISHED BY LOCAL DEALERS

wing are the wholesale prices
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
BONNEVILLE.

All the schools in town are closed for
4 Christmas week vacation.
Michael Duffy returned home last
week, after spending 4 month in Con-
neeticut
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Benson of Man
chester Depot visited in town satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs Arthur Prouty attended the
teachers meeting in South Londonder-
~ last week Wednesday.
Misses Rachel and Gladys preuty are
At home from their school in Ludlow
for vacation of two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Sergeant returned
home last week from Laconia, n. H.,
where they were called by the death
of Mr.. Sargent 5 father
Mrs. Arthur Prouty gave her pupils
treat by having a Christmas tree
when she closed school Friday after
noon for Christmas vacation. Mrs
Lee Hewes presented each pupil a large
bag of popcorn and candy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
PUTNEY.

Miss Ruby Martin is working in
the Davis store during the holidays.
The friends of Miss Florence Martin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin, gave
her shower Saturday evening.
W. l. Megoon has engaged to work
IN the store for S.. L.. Davis during the
winter, until time TO work on the
lnnd on the farm belonging to William
barrow, where Mr. Magoon lives. :
AIRS. II. ", Frost attended the meet
ing of the school directors Of the state
in Burlington and feels she received
much help from the meeting and can
intelligentlv tell the why's and where
fores of money to be expended next
year.
Floyd, 5, son OF Mr. and Mrs. Thorn,
as +. Carpenter, had the end Of one
finger cut off and another, badly
crushed in a hay cutter which boys had
found in the Bradley barn and were in.
vestigating. The other boys were Il
or Ii years old.
Carroll Murch, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Murch, came Saturday from Bur
lington, where he is student in the
medical department ct the University
of Vermont, for the holidays. He is
working in the W.. A. Cole. Paper Co, :
mill during his vacation. He is work.
ing his way through the university.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
EAST JAMAICA.

". 8. Allen and Z. D. Bennett were
in Brattleboro Monday.
Fred Wheeler is at home again from
his work in Ashuelot, n H., on ae-
count of Ill health.
Miss Charlotte Twitchell went Mon
day TO her home in South Londonderry
for the holidays.
4. w. Kidder attended the funeral
of his cousin, Mrs Minerva Livermore,
II Jamaica Saturday.
Mrs y r. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. w Pierce and Miss Sybil Peek were
in Brattleboro Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. Park Osgood and two chill
dren Of White River Junction came
Saturday to spend the Christmas holt
| days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs
c. VI. Doane.
4. prentiss Butler IS at home from
the George Washington University Law
school and MS work rs messenger il
the United States senate for the Christ
mas holidays.
! There was good attendance at tn
| Christmas tree at the River school
| house Saturday evening. The room
and tree were tastefully decorated an,
the exercises were very good.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
DUMMERSTON.

Robert Walker will come from
Springfield, Mass, Wednesday night to
spend the rest. of the week with his
family
Miss Edith Walker went "Wednesday
TO .Altamonte Springs, Fla, for a
three months stay. Her mother, Mrs.
G. G. Walker, VIII spend the winter
at Log Cabin farm.
Many Visitors attended the Christ
mas exercises by the North school Fri
day afternoon. There was an excellent
program of dialogues, Rotations aud
singing, A beautifully decorated
Christmas tree loaded with gifts added
much to the children's JOY. Santa
Claus came over the hills and made
q short call. After the exercises The
teacher and pupils went to the homes
of Grandma Reed and Mrs. Spaulding,
who We're unable to go TO the school
house, and sang their Christmas songs
The kind act was much appreciated
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26

board had given the club red letter
evening"
The Eridgawa;cr Independent Of Dee
y contained an obituary Of Miss Emma
r. Leonard. sister Of Mrs. r. d. Childs,
who was the oldest in their family Of
eight children who were of Mayfower
ancestry on both her fathers and
mother S side She was born in Bridge
water May Is, 1914. Her parents,
James NJ. Leonard of Bridgewater and
Jane Thompson Of Rochester, Were liv-
ing beside Lake Nippeniekett at the
! farm which had been owned by ances-
tors OF her since the earliest days of
white settlement, and in this home
more than half OF her long life had
| been spent. She attended Mt Holyoke
seminary and Bridgewater normal
school She was member Of the Scot
land Congregational church, of the
Christian Endeavor society in her home
town, an officer in the Ladies Mission,
airy society, and for many years sup
ported an orphan in Armenia or in In
dia Mr. and Mrs. Childs left New
fame to attend her funeral Dec II anC
for the present will remain in the home
to care for another sister of Mrs
Child s who is in i'll health.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
MARLBORO.

The public schools are closed this
week on account Of Christmas.
The mercury ranged from 10 to 90
degrees below zero III town last week.
j. E. Thomas. who has been in New
fame and Guilford during The autumn.
has returned TO his home
Rev. and Mrs II. II. Shaw spent last
week with friends in Brattieboro re-
turning to their home Saturday.
The South school had its Christmas
rec Friday evening and the teacher
Miss Ward went Saturday to her home
IL Chester for the vacation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
JAMAICA.
Mrs. Minerva S. Livermore.

Mrs. Minerva S. Livermore died Dec.
IS in the home of her daughter, Mrs A
W. Butler, after an illness Of two weeks
and FIVE DAYS Mrs. Livermore was born
in Winhali Sept. 10, 1915, one of seven
children of Francis and Nancy Eddy
Kidder The only ones still living are
Herbert S. kidder of Townshend and Mrs
Ida w Csoodell of Ridley Park, Pa.
Mrs. Livermore's parents moved to
West Townshend, where her father built
the house now owned by Archer Wheeler
In 1868 she was married to William r..
Livermore and they went to Charlenont,
Mass, TO live. While here son, Francis
kidder Livermore, was born Nov. 4, 1869.
lie lived to be only five years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Livermore returned to
West Townshend in 1870, and in 1873 O.
daughter, Minnie b., was born, with
whom Mrs Livermore has made her home
since the death of her husband Nov. %,
1905
Mrs. Livermore was q member of the
Baptist church in South Londonderry
until she moved to Jamaica, when she
Joined the Congregational church here
going to church as regularly as her fail
ing health would permit. She also was
q member of the Woman's Relief corps
and the members sat in a body at the
funeral services.
| Besides sister and brother she leaves
a daughter, Minnie, and one grandson
Wayne Butler of this place.
Mrs. Livermore had wide circle Of
friends who will miss her friendly greet
ing, and the sympathy of all goes out t.
the daughter and family, who have carec
for her in their home the last y years
Funeral services We're held SATURDAY
in the church, after a prayer at the house
Rev. L. II. Sprague officiating. One selee
tion was sung by Z. o. Allen. Thos'
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs
Amos Goodell OF Ridley Park, Mr.. an
Mrs. H. S. kidder of Townshend. Nj
and Mrs. A. X. Greenwood Of Town
shend, Mrs Effie Farwen Mr. and Mr..
Edwin Livermore of Springfield tNt.
Will Livermore of Bellows Falls and NJ
and Mrs Earl Benson of Manchester. III
burial took place in the family lot
ii West Townshend
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
WESTMINSTER.

Miss Nellie Fem is at homo for the
holidays.
Charles Martin of Middleboro was
in town Saturday.
s. Phillips of Putney is working for
W. 8. Fem & Co.
Lawrence Bent of Boston is visiting
relatives in town.
Frank Ball of Bristol is at his home
here for two weeks.
regular meeting of tho Grange was
held last Friday evening.
Mrs. f. G. Chaplin is in Holyoke,
Mass, for few weeks.
Alice Dascomb OF Everett, Mass, is
in town for the holidays.
Miss Lillian Richmond is at home
from her school duties for Christmas
Miss Helen Hail, who is studying
music IN Boston, IS ut home for Christ
| mas.
Elmore Peck, who works in Brat
tleboro. IL at his home here for Christ
mas
Winthrop Bent, who is in tho Rock
lngham hospital, is reported to be do
ing we'll
| Schools have closed for the Christina
recess and the teachers have gone /
their homes in various parts OF tn
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Galbrieth az
spending the week in their former hon
in Weston
Miss Marion Hutting of Storr
Conn, is at her home here for Il
: Christmas vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy r. Burgess of Be
nington are at the home OF her pa
J. ents, Mr.. and Mrs W. s. Fem, +
Christmas
Miss Mary Pierce returned Saturd,
TO her home in South Londonderry Of
2 er spending week with her au1
: Mrs. L. A. Pierce
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-26
Mo TbundeTbcIts.

A "thUnderbolt'' was lately said TO
have fallen At Cardiff, in Wales. As
Il matter Of fact, there is no such thing
rs a thunderbolt, but TWO phenomena
often give rise to Il belief in some
thing of the sort When Lightning
strikes the ground it sometimes bores
q hole of considerable depth and Wit
rifles any sandy substance in the soil.
Generally. however, what pass as
thunderbolts are aer0lites, neteoric
fragments which come from the skies.
hut have nothing to 10 with thunder.