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The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
FRuiTA LOSES HER HEAD
IN FIRST INNING FRIDAY

The game with Fruita the Fourth
was witnessed by n packed crowd and
outside the first inning was an un-
usually good game. The Delta boys
started out swatting Dennis right and
left and put four men over the plate
before Dennis and his hackers got
cdAtrol of themselves. After that,
however. things frightened up and II
was air tight ball during the remain
der of the game.
Quite a number of fans came up
from Fruita TO cheer their boys TO
victory, but the locals succeeded in
shutting them out from making n run.
Fruita has n bunch of boys of which
any town might be proud. They arc
clean and straight and free from any
suspicion of crabbiness.
''Bill' Graham was the central fig
ure In this event. getting two hits.
two stolen bases and pulling down
two of the five runs. Carver on third
and Evans as short, also did good
work
The lineup score by innings and
summary are as follows:
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
MISS GERTRUDE AMseARY
QUITS TEACHING AND MARRiES

Announcements are received of the
marriage at Butte, Montana, on June
.26th of Miss Gertrude Amsbary, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Ella Amsbary of this city
to Mr.. Clyde Cleveland Oakes lieut.
enant in the U. S. Army.
Miss Amsbary is lovely an1 lovable
girl whose friends are legion, and
lucky is the man who claims her for
his bride. She was educated in the
Delta schools and taught here several
years, later going to Boise, Idaho,
where she was employed the past
three years. She met her chosen hus-
band at that place. He has visited
here and is fine young man. He is
manager Of lumber company at Eden,
Idaho, since being discharged from the
army, and the happy young couple
will make their home there. The con-
gratulations and best wishes of their
many friends will attend them.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
RELIEF CORPS MEETS
AND PLANS PICNIC

The regular meeting OF the Wo-
mans Relief Corps was held Wednes-
day afternoon with a good attendance.
Six candidates were initiated and a
social session with light refreshments
io,lcwod the business.
Tie corps accepted an invitation to
hold their annual picnic at the homo
of Captain kiser on Friday. July 25.
Each member is requested to bring a
lunch. An invitation is also extended
to the members of the C. A. R post
and they will meet at the lawn of the
Presbyterian church at 9 o'clock.
New members received were: Mrs.
NJ. A Roblee; Mrs. Ina Evans: Mrs
NJ. f. Robinson; Mrs Grace Cum
mings and Mrs. Roy Bowen
During July and August but one
meeting win he held and the next one
VIII be held August 18th.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
MRS. HANNAH PEPPERS is
BURIED IN DELTA CEMETERY

Hannah Ellen Witham was born at
Marietta, Ohio, March 26, 1s49, and
married in early womanhood to Reub-
en- T. Peppers. A number of years
ago they came to Delta county, locat-
ing on a homestead near Read, which
continued to be their home until the
death of her husband May Is, 1918,
when she made her home with her
son, Charles T. Peppers, in Kansas
City.
For a number of years she has been
suffering from Bright's disease and
confined to her bed a great part of
the time. A short time before the end
she went to the home of sister, Mrs.
E w. Benjamin, at St. Joseph, Mis-
souri,, where she remained until her
death. The end came peacefully ami
she passed into the great beyond with
her faith in God and supreme faith
in the life to come.
She passed from life Sunday, June
2S, 1919, aged 70 years, 1 month and
IA days.
The remains, accompanied by
her son, Charles, were brought to
Delta on Wednesday,, July 2, and laid
to rest beside the body of her husband
in Delta cemetery
only daughter, Mrs. Harry G. Snyder,
and her granddaughter, Mrs. Louis
Seicrest.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
JOSE BARRERA is BOUND
OVER TO DISTRICT COURT

The preliminary hearing of Jose
Barrera, the Mexican youth charged
with the murder of his two country
men on the night of June Goth, was
held before Percival E. Coombe, j. P,
Tuesday afternoon.
Several witnesses were introduced
and the line of testimony was sub
stantially the same as was presented
at the coroner's inquest. The defend
ant was represented by A. ]. Hotch-
kiss and c. E. Blaine, Deputy District
ATTORNEY, conducted the prosecution
Through P. A. Martinez, interpreter.
the complaint was read to Barrera.
who plead not guilty. The young man
did not testify in this hearing.
AT the conclusion of the case, both
Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Hotchkiss request
ed that Barrera be bound over to the
District Court and it was so ordered.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
GLORIOUS FOURTH PASSES
PLEASANTLY-ACC FEW

The 1919 Fourth passed into history
and the memory of Delta's celebration
will linger for months with the vast
crowds who throngcd the streets and
public buildings from early morning
until late at night
The street sports were unusually
interesting and the decision of the
judges universally grecable.
Wherever you turned at the noon
hour you could see jolly picnic parties,
and the side streetc as well as Main
were crowded with automobiles.
At the ball game in the afternoon
the crowd taxed the capacity of the
grand stand and ball park and the
contest between Delta and Fruita
though somewhat onesided, was clean
and thoroughly enjoyed.
At o'clock occurred the formal
military retreat by returned soldiers
which showed the splendid training
the boys had received during their
military training.
A water fight between two teams.
two on side. Mt the school house
grounds, at 1880 attracted a good deal
of attention and provoked much mer-
riment.
During the evening several dances
helped to while away the time, while
the Ferris Wheel and Carry-us-ail pro
vided amusement for others.
Many private families enjoyed fire
works during the evening and the day
closed with no serious accident. which
was remarkable in view of the i'm
mense crowd
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
HOTCAktSS GENTLEMAN IN
CHARGE OF LUMBER YARDS

Following the resignation and de
parture of NJ. L. Pierce of the indie
pendent Lumber Company. Mr C Z.
Goddard, manager at Hotchkiss came
and took charge here.
Mr.. Goddard is getting matters ad-
justed to his satisfaction and the sat
isfaction of the company. He is man,
ager of two lumber companies and
coal mine at Hotchkiss, as well as
mayor of the prosperous town, so it
is not probable that his duties at home
will permit him to remain long as
manager in Delta. However. we are
pleased to welcome him here.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
ExPE ENcE REAL SUMMER
7s-'r WEATHER THIS WEEK

We have had real honest-to-good
ness summer weather the past few
days and if you start down the street
you meet at least twenty people who
inform you that its hot" just as if
you didn't know it already. In the
forenoon everyone hugs the east side
of Main street and in the afternoon
they sidestep 10 the west side, provid-
ing they haven't melted and run down
into their shoes before the afternoon
comes. The highest point on the mer-
curry was reached Wednesday when
the indicator reached 9S in the shade
But with it all the nights are cool and
delightful and one arises rested and
refreshed.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
ISENSEE is HOME
FROM OVERSEE SERVICE

Willard Isensee, who has been en-.
gagged with Uncle Sans navy, return.
cd home the evening before the Fourth
and is renewing acQuaintances here
We say home" because we will al
ways claim this popular young man,
though at present his parents are in
Modesto, California.
Willard was engaged on the u. S. S.
Mississippi uper-dreadnaught. tho
largest on the seas. Since January
lst his ship travelled distance of
$4,000 miles He says he. enjoyed
seafaring life, but viii enjoy change
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
CHAMPION WILLARD LOSES TO
JACK DEMPSEY, A DELTA MAN

The Willard-Dempsey prize fight
which, was staged at Toledo. Ohio
on the afternoon of July Fourth, end.
ed in three rounds officially. though
unofficially it ended with the first.
Champion Willard fought desperate.
ly. but the youth and training of his
adversary were too much against him
and he went down to defeat
Jack Dempsey resided in Delta for
several years and has figured prom.
inently in number of interesting
wrestling and boxing matches He is
"a years of age.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
LOCAL GIRL WINS HIGH
HoNORS IN MUSIC AT GREELEY

Word has just been received that
Miss Dora Singleton, second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter singleton. has
passed her, music test ct Greeley with
the highest honor obtainable, her av-
erage in public school music being AA.
In her examination before tho State
Board of Education. on the same sub
jects, her average was A.
At banquet given recently at tho
Teachers Club in Greeley. Miss Sing.
Teton and Vera Gillett were soloists.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
cHAu1AuouA NAN Is m
cirY-sEsT PROGRAM IN YEARS

Grover Wilson, memeer OF the Of
flee force OF the Redpath-Horner chau
tauqua, was in the city yesterday con-
ferring with Mr.. Klein, as to the big
\ program next week
Because Delta is interested in chau-
tauquas in general and in the 1913
program in particular, 1t is interesting
to hear what Mr.. Wilcon has to say
about the premier circuit, after coming
in touch with local committees, plat
form managers and the public in gen
eral. in the cities where the program
is finished.
"The chief complaint seems to be
that people did not know in advance
lust what was coming and many OF
them failed to make arrangements to
be present. and now are regretting the
fact" was his summing up.
Some of the artists are new to the
public, and, excellent as we knew them
to be, yet-the final test is the hit they
make with the people. and We could
not advertise that phase OF the work
until We were absolutely sure. So
some OF the cities whepe the program
was given early in the season failed
to know in advance just how unusual
is the program for 1919. Some of the
lecturers are well known to chautau-
qua audiences. but they have changed
their talks. in conformity to the new
problems OF tie world. SO that they are
better than ever beforehand in the
cese OF Mcconnell, Parlette, Barker
and Loveland. that is going some.
'T want Delta people to know. before
It is too late. that they are missing
a big opportunity II they fail to con
meet up with the 1919 chautauqua- 1t
is in many ways the best program we
have ever offered. well balanced be-
tween music. readings and lectures,
and I can personally. guarantee that
your people will all be we'll pleased"
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
LOCAL BALL TEAM
DEFEATS FRUiTA SUNDAY

The bat and ball contest scheduled
to take place between Delta and Fruita
at the latter town Sunday, was a one
sided affair except for some costly er-
rors on the part of the Delta team
which helped to even up the score.
Carver and Nicholson were the bat
terry for Delta and Ballinger, former
North Fork pitcher, held down the
mound for Fruita. The Fruita boys
tailed five hits and the Delta boys
eleven, while Carver walked four men.
The final score was to in favor of
Delta
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Falls From Merry.Go.Rouna.

During the heavy rush at the Merry
go-round the evening of the 4th. Aene
Baird lost her balance and fell to the
ground as the machine was starting.
suffering a dislocated knee cap. She
was removed to her home and surgical
attention summoned. but the cap
righted itself before they arrived. The
knee was bandaged tightly and though
she is not able to walk out as yet. she
is slowly improving.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
MEMORIAL GATE AT HoTcHkISs
TO BE ERECTED IN FUTURE

The Hotchkiss people are collecting
a fund which is TO be used for the
erection Of a splendid memorial gate
for their soldiers, sailors and marines
who Were engaged in the great World
War.
1t is proposed to erect the gate at
cost of about $1,000 and half the
amount has already been raised. 1t
will be placed at the entrance to the
fair grounds and will be a beautiful
and appropriate tribute to the deeds
they have done.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Luke is Home

Luke is Home
After year overseas during which
time he saw many months of active
service, and visited his parents in
Missouri on his return, Luke Meyer
returned home in time TO help cele-
brate the Fourth. His fine physique
shows the value of military training
He went to work Monday at the bench
in the Roy l.. Smith jewelry store
His friends are delighted to greet him
once more
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Mrs. Warner Home.

After spending several months at
Alamosa getting things in shape for
their new store Mrs. w. w. Warner
returned home Sunday. Ray T. Sc
christ will have charge of the Ala
mosa store and he end his family are
leaving he first of the week by au.o
for that place. They have many
friends who will regret to have them
so away, but wish them the utmost
of success in their new home.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
DELTA

Fruita o o o o o 90
Delta a 0 / o o 0 o o Ks
Struck out by Dennis, 4 by Eber.
hard, C. Base on balls. off Dennis.1,
off Eberhard. l. Hit by pitched ball,
Hill. Calberwood. Out on foul. Hill.
Stolen bases. Sumnet. Calberwood.
Diehl. Eberbard. Sacrifice hits. Mat
ney.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Delta Champion Loses.

For the first time in his career as q
trapshooter, our local marksman R. 4.
King, lost the state championship at
the annual shoot in Denver Friday
and Saturday. The score was tied
among Charles Cummings of Long
mont, D. w Thomas of Denver. and
II. \. King of Delta. In the shoot-off
Thomas won by a narrow margin.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Takes Charge of Coal Bins.

The coal bins of the States Coal
mine. at First and Grand are being
filled up and scales are being in
stalled this week. John Mccain has
taken charge as local agent and will
be glad TO have a call. He was an
auto, truck and will deliver anywhere
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Carl Hines Home

Carl Hines. the son of Mr.. and Mrs
w. D. Hines arrived home yesterday
afternoon after long absence while
in the service. The young man has
made a splendid record for himself
while away, and has won Official rank
in Uncle Sans navy. He has received
his discharge from the L. S. S Pauld-
ing.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Opens up Dental office

DR. C. A Pollard is opening up 4
first class dental office in the Hill
man building. He is pleasing gentle
man and we'll qualified for the work
in which he is engaged. His announce
ment appears in this weeks issue of
the Independent.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11

Visiting Relatives Here
H. E Blaine and wife arrived Mon
day from Joplin, Missouri, and are
enjoying pleasant visit with their
brothers, c. E. and w. F. Blaine
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Notice To the pnhIis

The Colonial theater will be closed
during the Chautauqua beginning on
Thursday. July nth and opening on
Wednesday. July 2Srd. The only ex,
ception will be Saturday July goth,
We will be open ON that date. matinee
and night.
b. L. REYNOLDS. Proprietor.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Bard Concert This evening

Bard Concert This Evening
The Delta band will make its debut
this evening in an open air concert
at the Court House lawn. Come out
and enjoy yourself in the cool evening
and hear the band play,
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Agent Resigns

Agent Resigns
County Agent has rendered his res
ignation as agricultural inspector and
will devote his time to his ranch near
Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Chief Executive Home

: After more than seven months. prac-
tically all spent in Europe. President
Wilson arrived home Tuesday and is
again at his desk. He will start n
tour of the United States in the inter-
est of the proposed league OF nations.
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
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HEAR THE FANFARE AND Z
BERsAGLlERE TRUMPETERs

, BERSAGllERE TRUMPETERS
. which were SO popular with the 4
. Italian sharpshooters and their
music.loving countrymen.
, The members of this organic 4
; alton are the picked musicians 4
, of italy. Every one is proficient 4
, both in ensemble and solo num- 4
bers.
, Their appearance in the dress 4
uniforms Of the italian army will 4
be one OF the novel and interest 4
; ing features of the Chautauqua.
. They will render the full pro- 4
, gram both afternoon and even 4
, ing.
D DELTA, JutV1 4
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
LIEUTENANT RSLSTON
THE AMERICAN ACE

. was one of that small group of
. aviators that won official recog-
. milton as aces" This daring
. aviator is credited officially with
. the destruction in battle of seven
. German airplanes, and he has ac-
. companied many bombing exped-
. itions over the German lines.
. Lieut.. Ralston will discuss the
. commercial possibility of the air
. plane, at the Chautauqua. He will
= show how the airplane. an i'm
, portant factor in winning the war.
. will become common means OF Z
. transportation.
. chautauqua. Fourth Afternoon I
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The Delta independent., 1919-07-11
Musical Recital

Mrs. Emma S. Sharpe of Chicago.
who has been engaged to teach piano,
will give & FREQ recital at the Dana
School OF Expression on Saturday Ito
morrow Mt 1880 Come and hear Mrs.
Sharpe
The Delta independent., 1919-07-11

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-05

messed since coming to Pine Bluff happened at the conference of cam paign workers this. morning when General Mcintyre asked a minister to lead in prayer before the workers started out for the mornings work.
 Has Faith in Gompers.
 Speaking of-the industrial situation turnout the country Mir Kennedy said there was an element which is boring from within which is seeking to destroy the government. l have great faith in Samuel Gompers who is making the fight of his life to save the American Federation of Labor from being wrecked by this force that is working from within and the time has passed when business men can refuse to support the men who are trying to save an organization from such influences"
 MT. Kennedy closed his address by declaring a Chamber of Commerce should be thoroughly democratic and the members should elect the right officers and then abide by their de- cision. He endorsed the plans which have been made for the future of the Pine Bluff organization and urged that the enthusiasm which has been aroused in this campaign should not die out, but would continue until the plans which have been made are carried out.
 Rothstein Makes Appeal.
 The address of Rabbi Rothstein was strong appeal to make Pine Bluff an ideal city. He said that the very fact the Chamber of Con- merce was having great campaign was proof that there was work to be done, otherwise there would be no need of Chamber of Commerce.
 diving for ones country is more difficult than dying for it," he said. "We have learned, especially recent ly, how to die for our country. Six ty thousand made the supreme sacrl- flee during the war and many times 60,000 were ready to make that sac rifice. A man cannot live for his country who does not live for his state and for his community. We have been asked to live for our coun- try and believe we have awakened to our duty. The responsibility rests upon every individual who is worthy of being called citizen of the com- munity."
 Durine the campaign luncheons the music at the piano for the campaign songs has been furnished by Miss Fstnlln Simpson. At the request of Chairman Mcintyre a collection at the door was taken for her, and it r,ounted to over S30.
 The following subscribed yesterday for ono or more memberships;
 Allen and Kennedy, American Mort gage company. N. A.. Anderson. Arcade Motor company, Robt c. Atkinson, T. M. Atkinson. John D: Barrow. ". P. Bobo, A. Brewster Buffalo Hat company. Tony Calabretta. Wm, D. Capp. C. K. Caruth- CTS, r. Casm. Arthur c. Clemmons. C. F Clemons. ]. F. Clemmons, Consumers Ice and Coal company, W. R., Crawford, Ted Dansby. Dixie Battery and Manufacturing company, R. A. Downs and company. Isaac Dreyfus company, J. W. Dutton and son ]. N. Elliott Harry Eversfield, Nanny Fielding ". A, Gamble John ". Gibson ChAs D. Guest, H. Hanf, W. N. Harris Ben Harvey, R. V. Hendrv, F. A. Hen slee, Hightower Grain and Feed com pany, s. ]. Hoggatt, j.. c. Hooker, T M , Hooker, B. F. Ingram, Jefferson Hotel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-05

Jefferson Lincoln Cotton Growers ,sda assocla- tion, Dr. J. W. John, pr. II; F. Johnson. w D. Jones, Frank Kendall Lumber company, E. J. Kerwin. T. r. King, Ed win J. Klein, r. II. Kramer, Cecil A. Land, J. $. Larkin, c. NJ Leavitt W, A. Lee, Pearl C.. Levey, Liberty Ice Cream and Candy company, A. w. Lowe, McGehee Motor Sales company; Maas Bros, Marco Mills, k. H. M Mills and sons, J. W. and C. Ray Monk, Chas. P. Moore, Norton Printing company, & C. ODaniel, A. J. Pardon, D. c. Payne, C. M. Phillips, Phi,pot and Humphrles, w. $. Pierce, Plggly Wiggly, the Pine Bluff company, Pine Bluff Lumber com pany, Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel com n pany, Pine Bluff Sign company, Pubic Barber shop, Public Drug company, M; M Redmon, Homer C. Reynolds, Ben F. Rich ardson, J. A. Ricord Rabbi L. J. Roth stein. pr. F: c. Rowell, ,sScholle's ". j. Shepherd and son, F. A. Sheppard, s. M Smith. W. J. Smith and son. Melford G. Sonnenschein, Southern Grocery com pany, pr. F. H. stuot, J. J. Swim, Dan Taylor W. L, Toney. Robt: W. Trimble Dr, A. W Troupe, H. E. Trulock, unioN Seed and Fertilizer company. Max WebefS West End Garage, ChasSI4,f White
 Sta nding of teams is:f"ts ,.sH's4..
 Battalion No. 1, Major H., l. Gregory;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-05
LINE OPERATORS OFFER INCREASE
 TO THE MINERS
Agree to Pay II Cents Per Ton, Which Is Better Than Gar
 field Schedule.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The country as whole now is involved in coal rationing measures which have been proposed to eke out supplies shorten ed by the nationwide strike of bituminous mine workers.
 The flow of appeals to the re-es- tablished fuel administration showde general alarm over the situation. Middle western territory, where the shortage has become acute, through representatives in congress today demanded that the eastern seaboard and, New England be compelled to share surplus supplies and live up to restrictions on power and light con- sumption as drastic as those effective in the west .a4
 Meanwhile the responsible heads of the larger coal mining concerns of the country, in second day of general conference here, announced that they had agreed to pay miners an addition al sum of Il cents per ton for coal mined, passing the figure on condi- tions in "thin vein areas" and there by fixing scale practically for the entire country.
 This more than carried out the proposal of Fuel Administrator Gar field that the coal miners be given a IA per cent advance without increase in the selling price of coal, they as- serted, because average figures showed that an advance of 1O.56 cents per ton would meet the requirements
 Proposals were made at the final session that the mine operators adopt ian aggressive policy of fighting the strike by resuming production on an open shop basis" but no definite stand was taken on 8 collective po.- icy. It was said the majority pre- ferred to await the result of the re- newed efforts by the government to prosecute the leaders of the striking mine workers in the federal courts for violating the Lever law.
 Coal production was said to be con. tinuing at slightly advance over last week, according to the reports available in advance of the geological surveys weekly summary.