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The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
MISS RACHEL MeALLI S.R
Is BRIDE OF ROBERT SANDERS

On Sunday. November 9Th, at high
noon was celebrated the we tding
ceremony in which Miss Rachel Nc
Allister, youngest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs T. F. McAliister Of Tacoma,
Washington, became the bride OF
Robert Sanders son of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Frank Sanders of this city.
The service was performed at the
home of the groom's parents in the
presence of the relatives and the at
tending couple only. and Rev. Ar
noldus Miller, formerly rector of the
Episcopal church at Montrose officia-
ting. Rev. Miller christened the groom
when a baby.
Both these young people are well
known here. the bride having spent
several years of her life here where
she was known to a large circle Of
friends. She spent the past two months
with her parents at Tacoma and re-
turned to Delta last Thursday.
The groom has spent nearly all his
life here excepting during the late
war when he served with the 40th
Division, l15th Field Signal Battalion.
He spent u year overseas. taking part
In the decisive battles OF the grelt
war, and returned to this city a lit
tie over year ago.
The bride wore n beautiful gown at
light blue satin trimmed In coral.
made harem style. while the groom
wore a navy blue suit They were at
tended by Carl Q. Hines of this city
and Miss Ruth Primmer of Montrose.
The bride was given away by her
brother. Frank McAllister.
The following were in attendance
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Sanders
MMr. and Mrs l. r. Hamilton
Mr and Mrs. Frank McAllister; Mr.
and Mrs. l.. A. Adams: Carl Q. Hines
and Miss Ruth Primmcr.
After the service and shower OF
congratulations. the party antoed tc
Montrose where they enjoyer n we'd
ding dinner. returning later in the
evening to Delta.
The newlyweds will make their
home in this city. the groom being an
employee of the Stockham Hardware
company. We hasten to extend congra
tulations and to express the hope that
they will have no troubles heavier
than they can carry.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
SECOND OF SERIES OF
JAPANESE TALES TOMORROW.

At the library building tomorrow af-
ternoon at 5 o'clock Mrs. r. NJ. Bur
dick will tell four stories to the chill
dren from four to twelve years of
age rs follows:
|. Autumn and Spring.
IL. Taro and the Turtle.
Ill The Battle of thhe Monkey and
" The Man who wished to live
Forever.
These stories are interesting and
Instructive All children are welcome
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
!. o. p. WINS IN A WALK
THROUGHOUT THE NATION

The recent election is a decisive
victory for the Republican party.
many states electing their entire state
and congressional tickets Republican
Mr.. Harding receives 404 electoral
votes. while Cox has 1877. In 1916 the
Republican candidate received 254
votes and the Democratic, PIT.
Thirty-four states elected Cover
nors last Tuesday. of which 2s were
Republican and s Democratic.
Mr.. Harding's estimated plurality,
based on incomplete returns, is 7,000-
900. In 1916. Mr.. Wilson's plurality
was 57s,3O4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding have started
on a trip to Panama, and expect to
return to Washington by December
4th
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
New Commissioners Thank Voters.

The Independent has been asked
by w. G. Balch of Hotchkiss. the
Commissioner elect from that district
to express to the voters of the county
his sincere appreciation of the vote
given him on November 2nd. From
w. T. McMurray. commissionereelect
from the Surface Creek district,
comes like request. Both of these
gentlemen. while OF opposite politi-
cal faith" realize the great responsi'
bility that has been placed in their
hands and will endeavor to give the
people the very best service within
their ability.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
SENATOR ROCKWELL ALREADY
AT WORK IN HIS NEW JOB.

Robert F. Rockwell, senator-elect
from Gunnison and Delta counties, is
already at work. Here is what he
writes us:
Needless to say | am. very much
gratified at the confidence vote
received both in and out of Delta
You may be sure that shall endeavor
to make good and keep this conf
dence
There are three matters l am es-
pecially interested in at this time:
First better understanding of the
conditions under which we now oper-
ate from producer to consumer with
whatever legislation may be neces-
sary to assist in these marketing ar
rangements.
Second, more worth out of the
money spent on state highways.
Third, the doing away with need
less Boards and Commissions and
placing them all under a few heads.
/ realize this will be a mans job and
complete success may be impossible
However l sure want to try.
"I shall write Governor Shoup
right away suggesting that he call
together farm organizations and
others familiar with present condi-
tions. to investigate what has been
done in other states and countries to-
wards the handling of produce from
the producer to consumer with the
least cost and delay. and have this
committee report to the next legis-
lature for whatever laws they deem
necessary to carry out this work.
Again let ME express my deep ap-
probation in the confidence paid me,
and with kindest regards, I remain
Sincerely yours,
ROBT. F ROCKWELL"
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR.

At Grand Junction last week the
following persons were elected Of
ficers of the, Educational association
for the coming year:
Director General of General asso.
citation for three years. Grant Rutland,
Gunnison: president Western division
Prof. A. J. Foster of Delta: vice-presi-
dent Western Division. : l.. L. Beahm.
Delta: secretary. Marian Mendenhall.
Montrose: treasurer. w. G. Hirons,
Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
FISH HATCHERY AT cEDAREDGE
is PURCHASED BY THE STATE

Final arrangements in connection with
the transfer of the Cedaredge Fish
hatchery to the State of Colorado
were completed this week. The pro-
perty was owned by J. Frank Cole
and contained etR acres. The con
sideration was $500.
The matter of making the hatchery
a state possession was urged by the
Delta Business Mems association and
also by Lieutenant Governor George
stephan The property is located near
the Town of Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
PURE BRED LIVE STOCK
ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING

A meeting of the Western Slope
Pure Bred Live Stock association was
held at Grand Junction the first of
the week. Joe Loesch of Montrose
was elected president and w. B. Roe
of Crawford vice-president ]. j. Tobin
of Montrose was reelected secretary
and treasurer, A. A Clements of Paon-
in together with Mr. Roe and others.
attended the meeting.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
FORMER U. S. CONSUL TO
SPEAK HERE NEXT SUNDAY

On next Sunday morning DIR. Il. u.
Fulkerson, formerly consul to Japan,
China and the Philippines, will give
nm address on world conditions or
"The Menace of Bolshevism." at the
Methodist church. DR.. Fulkerson was
at the head of ministry In Japan.
and was also in tho consular service.
He has travelled all over the world
Come and hear him.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
EARL WILSON RECEIVES
WELL MERlTED APPOINTMENT

Notice has been received of the ap-
pointment of Earl Wilson of Delta. to
the office OF Commissioner of Insur-
ance. Earl has made good during
the past term as deputy State audi
tor and we note his recent appoint
ment with pleasure.
The change became effective Fri
day following the resignation of Mr..
Claude w Fairchild. who ia; lust
been elected presidet of the Mount ain
States Life Insurance comp Nv.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Clerks office Busy.

Clerks Office Busy.
Marriage licenses were issued dur
ing the past week to the following
couples: Virgil Irwin and Mrs. Minnie
Rusler. both OF Delta: Pearl F. Miller
and Louisa w. Bonnell. both of Delta;
Paul Martin and Bertha Hinton. both
OF Olathe; Robert X. Sanders and
Miss Rachel G. McAllister. both of
Delta; Worth A. Miller and Fay Edna
Holdredge. both OF Paonia; Lewis w.
Butler OF Delta. and Mary Loise Stout
OF Cedaredge; Hiram Burritt and
Edith Alma Burkhalter. both of Delta:
Joseph c. Olvey of Williams, Cali
fornia, and Anna Garvin of Paonia-
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
VIII Be Here Two Days.

s. Il. Berger, eyesight specialist
announces he will be here at the Del
ia house for two days, Saturday and
Sunday, November Goth and 2lst.
Glasses scientifically fitted, Satisfac-
ton assured School childreu's eyes
examined without charge. Phone or
call and make early appointment. 46-7c
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
official Count Completed.

The canvassing board ccompleted
their work Tuesday evening of max
ing the official count and elsewhere
in this issue will be found the vote as
cast for all offices in the county on
November End.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
N arried by J. p.

Married by J. p.
s. l.. Fairlamb. Justice of'the Peace
officiated in the wedding ceremony
In which Pearl F. Miller and Louisa
w. Bonnell. both OF Delta were the
principals The service was performed
in the presence of Floyd l. Brockway
and Margaret l.. Brockway. as wit
nesses.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
| am happy to utter my gratitude,
but | am not exultant. 1t is not a

personal victory. 1t is renewed ex-
preston of confidence in American
ism and national call to the Repub-
Hcan party. 1t all so serious, the
obligations are so solemn, that in
stead of exultant am more given'to
prayer to God to make me capable
Of playing my part, and that all those
called to responsibility may meet the
aspiratios and expectations of Amer
ica and the world.---From President
elect Harding's post-election state
ment.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Watch for the Presbyterian church
bazaar, December 10th and 11th.
Lee Lemarr wants your poultry.
Highest prices always paid. 46tfc
Mrs. Jesse Miller and children left
Sunday for Utah, for a visit with re-
1atives.
: To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stotts of
California mesa, on Saturday, No
vember 9th, son was born
Roy Gregg and George Deter re-
turned home Monday from a weeks
visit to Des Moines, Iowa.
Don't miss seeing Mae Murray in
THE Right to Love-" Monday and
Tuesday, Colonial Theatre.
Mrs. Bessie Jones Wright is i'm
proving slowly at the Delta hospital
from her recent serious illness.
Come in and see our stock of New
Wall Paper. Paints and Varnishes.
May & Ball Paint Shop, Delta, Colo.
Charles W. Frazier Of Cedaredge,
left last Thursday bound for Missouri
Valley, Iowa. where he win spend the
winter.
A fine daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs Willis A Davis Saturday,
November 9th. She has been named
Margaret Helen.
The Right to Love" featuring Mae
Murray, played to record crowds in
Denver. See it al the Colonial lext
Monday and Tuesday.
H. w Chiles departed yesterday
for California where he will spend
some time recuperating from his re-
cent illness and operation.
Alex Calhoun, E. J. Darlington. Hi
Thornley, and w. f. Schoolfield load
ed out several carloads Of cattle on
an eastern market Wednesday.
Mrs. Cassie l. Harding and family
expect to spend the winter in Santa
Monica. California and will go there
within the next two or three weeks.
There will be union service at
the Methodist church Sunday even
ing in the interest of the Ivy. sir.
Homer L. Hoisineton will speak.
Miss Bernice Meyer arrived Sat
urday from Mound City, Missouri,
and has already entered upon her new
work in the Meyer Jewelry store.
Mrs. j. r. helier arrived nome w eu-
nesday from Manitou whittier she
had accompanied her daughter Mrs.
w. H. Rutherford, few days before.
Orville Beatty left last week for
Denver where he Joined the marines.
The young man has many friends
who will watch his advancement with
interest and pride.
After spending the week here at the
home of their uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Roberts, Walter Haz'
ley, wife and daughter, Alma, left
Friday for their home at Fruita.
Hugh Gallagher. passenger conduc'
tor on the Montrose-Grand Junction
run, is taking a lav"N this week
deyoting several days to looking af,
ter his ranch interests in this county
Virgil Irwin and Mrs. Minnie Rus
ler were married at the home of the
groom's parents Sunday and left at
once for Salt Lake to reside. Rev.
]. C. Ashley of the Christian church
was the officiating minister.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Wins from Mo,,rose.

In hotly contested football game
yesterday at Moptrose the Montrose
football team went down to defeat be-
fore Delta's huskies. the final score
being 2l to IA. At the end of the first
half the score stood II to in Mont
roses favor but our boys got warmed
UP and pulledd off the victory with
great credit to themselves.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Rev. Parry Has Wedding.

At the Baptist parsonage Wedues-
day Rev. Parry pronounc ~ - '-0~'s
words uniting the lives of Josepr G.
Olvey of Williams. California and
Miss Anna Garvin OF Paonia. The
couple will make their home in Calf
ornia- The bride is a daughter of Mrs.
George w Willis of Paonia
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Canned Goods In Markets.

Canned Goods In Markets.
Local merchants this week laid In
large supplies of the products OF the
local canning factory. which will he
sold to local trade. Thus their conf
tence in this enterprise is expressed
in n manner stronger than mere words
Ask for Delta canned goods Mt your
grocer's.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Rev. Klein Ties Knot.

NeV. NIeTH IIcS NHut'
At the Methodist parsonage Sunday
afternoon at 400 o'clock. Rev. George
F. Klein united in marriage Paul Mar
tin and Miss Bertha Hinton. both of
the Olathe district. The couple will
live on ranch near the Pea Green
school house.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Sell Big Truck.

The Stockham Hardware company
this week sold and delivered to School
District No. %, n large International
school truck, for use in conveying pu-
pills to and from the Cedareige
schools. The truck is thoroughly up
TO date and has n capacity of 40 to
30 persons, In Il demonstration this
week a. children OF school age We're
carried mp the Third street grade in
Delta with no difficulty whatever.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Store Your Car There.

Store Your Car There.
The Pioneer Livery barn owned and
operated by Joe McGraw. is open at
all times. There are feed racks for
teams and there is no need for people
to look further for a feeding place.
MFR. McGraw also has storage room
for autos.
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
Father and Son Banquet.

Rev. C. F. Klein. c, c. Belknap, Mr..
Packard and Mr.. Hoisington. the lat
ter y. NJ. c. A. workers. went to Pao-
MIA Wednesday and attended Father
and Son banquet
The Delta independent., 1920-11-12
w. c. T.. U. MOTHERS MEETING
TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK

The Mothers Meeting of the w. c.
T. L. will be held next Friday. Nov
ember 10th, with Mrs, Geo. F. Klein.
Corner Fourth and Howard
The following program will he rem
dered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-05-27

We must learn our limits; we are
all something, hut not everything. We
must not expect too much.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-05-27
Garner Hill, Gladstone, N. j.
Sells Rat-Snap, He
Saws.

II sell and use RAT-SNAP. Like
TO look any man in the face and tell
it's the best. It's good" People like
RAT-SNAP because il "does" kill
rats. Petrifies carcass--leaves no
smell. Comes in cakes--no mixing to
do. Cats or dogs won't touch II.
Three Sizes 25c, SOC, 500. Sold
and guaranteed by Z. c. Clapp. c.
Murphy, and r. Eicbenburg-adv.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Cummings Denies
Dinner Makes Him
Edwards Supporter
Chairman Declares Bryan's
Complaint Is ''Without
Merit''; Remains Impair
tlal as to Candidates

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-Homer s.
Cummings, chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee, in formal state
ment tonight declared that II COM
plants Of William Jennings Bryan, as
made in addresses yesterday In Nor
folk and Richmond, Va, were based on
the chairman's attendance at tho in
augural dinner given for Governor Ed
ward l. Edwards Of New JERSEY Tues
gay night at Newark, the former Secre-
lary OF States comments "are without
merit"
chairman Cummings further asserted
t enst mad Mr.. Bryan read the speech
gwen by the chairman at the dinner
ne would not have made the comments
attrlbuted to him." His attendance at
the Edwards dinner. the chairman said,
connected him in no way with anv
movement having as It's aim the Sc
1ectlon Of Governor Edwards as the
Democratic nominee for President. as
ms position as regards candidates was
one OF impartial neutrality"
former Secretary Bryan, referring
70 70 MI. Cummings's attendance at the
EDWARDS dinner, declared the chairman
must either separate himself from the
the committee.
The statement issued by Chairman
Cummins said:
If Mr.. Bryan had read by speech
on the occasion referred to he would
not nave made the comments attributed
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Tug Strike Called Failure

~ Frederick A. Russell, president of the
Towboat Exchange, announced yester-
day that only twenty-five tugs are idle
as result of the strike Of 1iremen,
dcckhands and cooks of the Harbor
Boatmen's Union. No "strike breakers"
were found necessary to man the tugs
IN operation, he said, because crews
were returning to their Jobs, He
thought the strike would be ended bv
this morning, when he expects ali the
boats to be moving.
Arthur Olsen, chairman Of tho
unions strike committee, declared tho
strike was on In full force and that at
least 300 tugboats were tied up in the
harbor. W: H. Pollock, marine director
or the United States Railroad Admin
istration, stated that the dispute is not
affecting the regular arrival Of coal and
foodstuffs. There was q mass meeting
Of the strikers last night at Columbia
Hall, twenty-fifth Street and Eighth
Avenue, to arouse interest in the walk
out.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
La Cuardia Offers
10 Platform Planks
10 the Republicans
National Budget, Minimum
Wage, Anti.Child Labor
and Prohibition Modifica.
ton Among Suggestions

F. h La Guardia, President Of In.
Board Of Aldermen, commenting ve.-
terday on The Tribune's contest for
tho formulation Of a Republican na-
tional platform, said:
"The Republican platform mu.t r.
sincerely progressive and must con-
tain in clear. unequivocal lanpnaoe
needed progressive legislation capable
OF enforcement, backed by the kind Of
candidate tho people Of this countrv
Will lntrust with the carrying out of its
provisions. A'0
The party that dares present a plat
form for campaign purposes onlv ia
ooomed. and rightfully so. The people
are taxing an intelligent interest In
pollt'ca! affairs and consider tho plat
sacred promise to be fulfilled.
Would Abolish Many Bureaus
Il. hope the Republican platform will
contain, among other things. the fol-
lowing pledges:
Il. immediate discontinuance Of the
large number of unnecessary and costly
bureaus, commissions, boards and
agenclcs at;13 created during the war and
~ A concrete, definite program for
the creation Of mercantile marine.
we have spent billions, and were It not
tor the fact that Germany's want of
fer-sightedness left US some ships in
these ports our mercantile marine has
been Increased practically to no extent.
assistance and encouragement should
be given to American shippers in gem
eral and not to few chosen favoritea
of the Shipping Board in particular.
s3. Proper reorganization Of the
railroads. Tho present pending bills
In the House and Senate are not aatis-
factory and will not permanently solve
the problem.
"a. Abolition Of tho War Risk lnxur-
ance bureau and transfer of its func-
tions to the Pension Bureau. Whv two
departments doing practically the Same
work?
rs. Revision Of tho organic law Of
the Department Of Commerce 90 that
its function will be to aid, foster and
encourage commerce and not to ham
per it. The Department Of Commerce
should not be an inquisitorial, prose-
cutting agency-that is a function which
properly belongs to the Department of
Justice.
Wants National Budget
"0. A national budget system.
~. Pensions for civil service en-
ployees and fixed minimum wage for
all Federal employees.
20. Laws against child labor, even II
a constitutional amendment is neces-
sary.
"9. An amendment to the prohibition
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Johnson to Open N. Y.
Headquarters at Once
Angus McSween Announced "a
Manager of Senator's Cam
paign i'm the East
Ne1o York TrHus.s
Warrington Buredu

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Hiram W. Johnson, of California, TO-
night announced that he will open head
quarters in New York and that his cam.
paign in the East for the Republican
nomination for President will be d.
rected by Angus McSween, Washington
correspondent for 1.-THE PHILADELPHIA
North American"
This move" says Senator Johnson's
statement, "has become necessary be-
cause the fight has got far beyond my
personal supervision. Wherever there
IS an opportunity to obtain decision
Dy the people, there we will have
fight for the Republican delegates. AL
Tsn rsady I'M In many aIay Of the states whore the
have the right Of selection, contests are
under way, and Mr.. McSween will d.
rect organizations in every state with
real primaries.
II am leaving on Sunday for Mis-
souri so and thereafter will go through the
Middle Western states and into the Da-
hkotas: On my return I shall go into
New jersey and other Eastern states"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23

clubs arc formed some Of than v,,,
VITO Mr. Hoover for a declaration al
principles and that he will wr;to hi,
IDEAS into a document that will In.
sIantly be recognized as Herber,
hoover's Presidential platform.
'lf this meets with WIDESPREAD IN.
dorsement, prominent Republicans and
democrats will ask the Republican and
democratic leaders to consider Mr.
hoover In the light Of q Presidential
candidate. MIR. Hoover Is not at ali
sanguine as to the result. He knows
eeInougn about politics to realize that
eno candidate must either be Republi.
Tan or democrat in party afiliation
" nen ene hoover platform is before
Ine @ people,. it will be time for the
Hoover clubs all over the country To
demonstrate to the party leaders that
Mr. hoover has great popular fol-
lowing, and that it will be worth while
Tor the party leaders to paw some at-
tention to him. Meanwhile, MIR Hoover
Is sitting on the lid of his own Presl-
Dental BOOM"
Republican Opinion
How can a candidate expect anvone
70 take him seriously unless he comes
out openly and says whether he Is a
democrat or Republican 2" was the
comment made bv George A. Glynn,
chairman OF the Republican State Com
Imlttee when asked about the Hoover
boom. 0'oA
- Ex,Magistrate Emil E. Fuchs, Of the
republican County Committee, says
Hoover would be weak candidate.
While Ar. Hoover has lots of ad-
m1rers, he would prove q poor candi-
cate q with tho people," said Judge
Fuchs. "The farmers whose grain
price was fixed at q low basis bv M
Hoover as a part Of the Wilson Ad-
would settle a score with
him. l believe that the people Of this
country are thoroughly tired Of every
'ne IN tho Wilson Administration who
set out to regulate the selling price
Of foodstuffs, only to have them reach
higher and higher levels. Hoover
would not do as Republican candi-
date. If the Democrats run him 1t
will be because they are politically
bankrupt, and hope to save something
out Of the impending wreck"
Frank n. Warder, secretary Of the
Bryan League, said:
Edward Mendel House may be as
wonderful as the Mysterious Colonel
House says he Is, but the Texan Is
not clever enough to put the Hoover
boom over on the party Of Thomas
Jefferson. It seems appropriate that
The day that Colonel House selected
for the launching Of the Hoover boom
Jennings Bryan should be de-
ivering speeches in the home Of
Thomas Jefferson and Mr.. Hoover din
ing with his own mining partner, b.
NJ. Baruch
"The only thing the Hoover boom
Will do will be to annihilate the Nc
Adoo and the Palmer booms. The real
1ght for the Democratic nomination
9 between William Jennings Bryan
and Mr.. Tumulty's new candidate,
Governor Edwards Of New jersey"