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The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
YOUNG MATRoN CLAIMED BY
DEATH AFTER YEAR SUFFERING

On Friday morning, March 20, at IL
o'clock, the soul of Mrs. Ruby May
Stackhouse took its flight to God and
the pain-racked body was freed from
the pain which for year had tortured
it She was still young-almost a
girl, not yet 80, but she left behind
five children the oldest nine years of
age and the baby not yet year of age
who will be deprived of that most pre-
cious heritage, a mothers care and de-
votion
Ruby May Hallock was born near
Hoopeston, Illinois, on September Ia,
1890. Her mother died when she was
two years of age and her aunt and
uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Hallock of
Crowley. Louisiana, cared for her I'M
til she had grown. About ten years
ago she was married to Chester A.
Stackhouse year ago she suffered
an attack of influenza, which develop
ed into tuberculosis and she was
brought to Delta in the hope of bene-
fitting her health, but the rayages OF
the disease had taken too firm hold
upon her frail strength and she was
unable to rally for any length OF time.
during the past few weeks rapidly de-
clining.
At the age of 16 years she gave her
heart to God, uniting with the Meth
odist church. She lived her life as all
Christians live, facing the end with a
steadfast faith and a wonderful for
titude despite her sufferings.
Surviving members of the family
are the stricken husband, Chester A
Stackhouse. and five children, Ar
thur. aged 8; Everett aged 4; Leroy,
aged 5; Rita, aged 4: and Baby Mil
dred who will be a year old in April.
She is also mourned by her uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Hallock OF
Crowley, Louisiana; her father, H. Hal
lock, OF Milford, Illinois; four sisters,
Mrs. Frank Bond and Mrs D. X. FIN
lev of Delta. and Mrs. John Burey and
Mrs. Harry Johnson of Milford, Illinois
and three brothers, Luther, Ben and
Mont Hallock all of Delta. The eastern
relatives were unable to attend the
last sad rites.
| Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at the Methodist church,
Rev. George F. Klein having charge
and the body was tenderly laid to rest
/ in Garnet Mesa cemetery. There
were many beautiful flowers as ex-
pressions of sympathy for the living
and respect to the dead.
There are three names that sweetly
| blend
That on the heart are craven.
A precious, healing balm they lend
They're mother. home and heaven,
If from our lives the first should pass
| And home be but name,
| Let's strive to lead the better life
| That we the third may gain"
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
eEET-~oWERs AND SUGAR
COMPANY GET TOGETHER

An amicable agreement has been
made between the Holly Sugar Cor
poration and the beet growers. details
in regard to contract having been very
thoroughly threshed out at a recent
meeting.
The contract previously submitted
and signed provided for the prevailing
price in the state of Colorado to be
paid. At that time it was not definitely
known what the prevailing price
would be, but this has now been
agreed at s12 per ton flat
At the meeting with the growers
representatives the company's repre-
sentatives suggested making two con-
tracts, the one at a flat price of S12
and the other on a sliding scale, the
growers having their choice in the
matter as to which they would accept
1t was pointed out by the growers
committee that a sliding scale con-
tract would be more satisfactory and
was unanimous for sliding scale.
However. the growers committee
felt that on account of the fact that
there were many new growers who
were not familiar with beet contracts,
It would be we'll to make a $40 mini
mum and sliding scale. 1t was un-
animously agreed that in order to be
fair, sliding scale should follow the
price of sugar, whether up or down.
They also appreciate the fact that
some attractive feature is needed to
induce new growers who do not know
of the benefits derived last year by the
Western Slope growers under that
kind of an arrangement
After considering the matter from
every angle the Holly company noti-
fled the growers committee that, on
a basis OF the representation made. IT
would place $40 minimum guarantee
on its sliding scale contract for this
year, in order that the new growers
may familiarize themselves with the
advantages and fair principles of the
sliding scale, and further that IL Will
now depend upon enthusiastic coop
Grafton of all the growers in a large
acreage. The price, which for many
months has been the crua OF both
company and growers, has now been
settled satisfactorily to all.
Sugar Is now selling AT I5r per
pound Wholesale and indications are
that It win be still higher. Should
this price prevail during next fall and
winter. the growers under the present
agreement will receive between $15
and SIG per ton for their beets. what
ever. the price OF sugar may be, 1t is
almost certain to exceed the $12
which will be received by Eastern
Slope growers on fiat contracts.
The growers committee consisted OF
Ed Faast, T. c. McClanahan. Geo. w.
Hull. II. A. Ainsworth, J. s. Fuller. F.
+. Willis. Joe Barterillo and Starr
Nelson.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
BEAUTIFUL LIFE CLOSES WHEN
NATALIE LELL is CALLED

On Friday morning, March 18th,
at 10 o'clock at the Delta hospital oc-
Cured the death of one of the
sweetest little girls of our community,
Natalie Mary Lell. Death was due to
a complication of diseases following
a severe attack of flu several weeks
ago. On Monday she was removed to
the hospital where an operation was
performed in an effort to save her life
but without avail
Natalie was born at Odessa, Russia,
March 10, 1901, and passed from life
into the Saviors tender keeping March
10, 1920, being her 18th birthday.
She came TO America with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lell, IA years
ago, the past seven having been spent
near Delta where she grew to sweet
young womanbood.
The family reside on Ash Mesa Z
miles from Delta.
This is the first break in the family
for many years. the father and mother,
four brothers and seven sisters COM
posing the family who are left to
mourn. They are Mr. and Mrs A.
Lell. John, Mary, Emily, Anastasia,
Beata, Masdalena, Adolph, Herman
Frances, Alphonse and Cecilia.
Funeral services were held at st.
Michaei's Catholic church Sunday.
Rev. y. Bertrand singing high mass at
10 o'clock. He made most beautiful
address, touching upon the purity and
beauty of her life. Interment was in
Garnet MaEa cemptpry
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
HOOD TIRTs TOP NoTCHERs
THE EQUALITY TIRE" TO BUY

George G. Wilson of Delta. is the
agent for the famous Hood Tire. the
tire built for long and satisfactory
service.
Mr.. Wilson believes that on account
Of the high quality Of materials and
workmanship built into the Hood. tire,
that It will cost tho owner less per
mile, which is after all the actual cost
Of any tire. Mr. Wilson will be glad
70 explain the merits Of this tire on
request
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
AGED CALIFORNIA MESA RESI-
DENT DIES SATURDAY

John X. Miller, an aged resident of
California Mesa died Saturday at the
home OF his daughter, Mrs. I, A.
Pratt, death being due to Influenza
The deceased was born April 4th,
1894, being sc years old at the time of
his death. Funeral services were CON
Quoted Mt the home Monday by Rev.
J. r. Hunter of the Nazarine church,
One daughter, Mrs. l. A. Pratt sur
wives.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
r. N. A. TO GIVE EXCURSION
NEXT TUESDAY EVENING

On Tuesday evening ut 500
o'clock the Royal Neighbors will en-
bark on an excursion. touring the
main points of interest in Delta coun-
~ en- route.
The excursion will depart from Odd
Fellows hall AND will return the ex-
cursionists to that point later in the
evening.
Woodmen and their families. as well
as friends OF the Royal Neighbors,
have been especially invited to parti.
cipate with the Royal Neighbors in
this enjoyable event.
a rousing good time and a cordial
welcome IL assured to all who attend.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
FILM COMPANY TO STAGE
PLAY IN DELTA COUNTY

Mr.. Casey, President of the Arti-
graph Film company. was here Wed
nesday and met with the Business
men and others in the interest of his
company.
The plan is to film one or more of
the late scenarios in Delta county,
particularly in the Black canyon
The gentleman also offered some
stock in the company for sale, and
found some ready purchasers.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
CHANGE IN TRAIN SCHEDULE
ANNOUNCED nv D. q r. C

Beginning Sunday. March 2Sth, the
passenger trains will run on n differ
ent schedule, reaching Delta about
one hour later in the morning and
forty-five minutes earlier in the after
noon The following is the schedule
as announced.
From Grand Junction. arrive Delta
11:35 n. m.
From Montrose. arrive Delta 1920
y. IN.
North Fork (branch train) arrive
Delta l1:25 n. IN.
North Fork tbranch traiD leave
Delta 1926 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Lady is Improving.

Lady is Improving.
Local friends will be glad to know
that Mrs. j. C. Gillespie of California
Mesa is recovering nicely from the
severe burns sustained four weeks
ago from kerosene explosion Owing
to the inability to secure nurse, the
lady was brought to the Delta hospital
last week and it is thought she will be
able to return to her home next week.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Dominique. People Marry.

At the Christian church Saturday
Rev. Ashley officiating, Miss Iva Lud-
wig. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. u.
Ludwig. was married to Mr., James
Gordon. The ceremony was perform
cd al 2:00 o'clock in the presence Of
the relatives and close friends Of the
contracting parties, The happy pair
viii live in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26

On the last day or each month,
make your deposit in your bank before
twelve O'Clock (noon) at which hour
the books Of tho banks for that month
will close Deposits made after IL
O'Clock on the last day of the month,
will appear In the business of the next
month.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26

FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
DELTA NATIONAL RANK,
COLORADO STATE BANK.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
ROBBED BANK OF MOONSH|NE SUGAR
6sppIy Captured in Recent Raid and Stored in Bank at Wickes, Mysteri- ousIy Disappeared, Leaving
 No Trace.

t1ne of the boldest robberies of re- cent years occurred Sunday night at Wzekes when eight sacks of sugar were stolen from the Wickes bank building. The sugar was that taken by deputy sheriffs in a recent raid against znoonshiners northeast of Wickes and had been stored in the bank building for ssfekeeping until a court order for it's disposal could be had.
 Reports from Wickes to Sheriff Thornton Monday morning told of the bold theft. and also stated no clues were 10 be had to the thieves though it is suspected some of the moonshining crowd had hand in the robbery.
 Judge Steel, who had stopped at Wickes to attend the Jett funeral, as- sisted in the investigation which fol lowed discovery of the robbery. How tue eight sacks of sugar, each weigh ine lO0@pounds, could be taken out of the town, without leaving some trace, is the matter that is puzzling the au- thorjties.
 It is thought that the robbery took place between the time the two night trafffs are scheduled to pass thru Wdckes.
 Nothing else in the bank was touch- ea according to the report.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Nervous f1uttering or palpitation of the heart does not indicate heart dis ease, generally it means disorder in the stomach and digestion. Prickly Ash Bitters is a mans remedy for such ailments. It cleanses, strengthens and regulates the stomach, liver and bowels, removes the cause of the heart symptoms and builds up a strong and vigorous body. Price $1.25 per bottle. Jackson Drug & F. Co., and Gunnels & Mccoy, Special Auents. ts.-Adv. A.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
Take Two to Hospital.

Both Sheriff and Mrs. J. A Thorn Ion had patients to take to the state hospital at Little Rock Saturday morn- ing While the sheriff was looking after William Beal, the Texas man who Attempted suicide, Mrs Thornton was in charge Mrs. Margaret Cunning ham. wife of Justice R. A. Cunning ham. west of Mena. Mrs. Cunningham following hearing in the county court and Examination by Drs. Fletcher and Watkins, was adjudged to need treat men at the state hospital
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
Read Builders Camp Completed

Finishing touches have been put on the camp of the Early X Jones com p4ny, east of Mena, and the road con- tractors are now ready to get down to highway building. It is thought that crews will be put to work the first of the week. The mules that have been kept in Mena were moved to the camp Saturday, as did four families Of men employed by the company. A com Issary and boarding house have been established at the camp for the con- yenience of the employees of the con- pnny.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
 GIRLS IN "ovERALL" CLUB
Three at Court House Place Male
 Members in obscurity.

Three young women employed at the court house, joined the overall club In its protest against high priced clothing, by appearing in percale gowns which cost less than 70 cents apiece. The trio worked Saturday night to make sure they would have the new dresses ready for Monday, and Accomplished it. When they ap- peared for work Monday morning in tae new gowns they attracted much more Attention than did the members of the overall club The three young ladies were Miss Irene Thornton. Miss Annie Wood and Mrs. Jesse Hall
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
Former Resident Dies.

Mrs. S. NJ. Cole, former resident of Mena. died few days ago at Musko- gee according to information received by c N. Cole, brother-in-law of the zzz5cndent. Mrs. Cole is survived by Ter husband and four children. The fam in moved from Mena aoen. sever years ago
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
Former Editor Weeds.

Wflliam York one-time Mena Edi- For. but now editor of the Lockesburg Tribune, was married April }, at I<ockesburg to Mrs. Marie Grey of Atkjsson, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

John D. Markey, here from Ere mont, Neb., for the last several months, acted as guide and townboost- CT Friday for Wm. A. Blair and Peter McCune, here from Gordon, Neb., to see the sights in the Ozarks. The vis- itors went to Hatfield this afternoon, but plan to return to Mena next week for a few more days of sightseeing and investigation before going home
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
GRANT PETITION FOR HIGHWAY Some Hatfield Farmers Protest but
 Indge Finger Finds for Majority.

mage ringer rinus TOT MaJority.
 Hatfield farmers and business men to the number of about 20 met at the courthouse Saturday morning at the hearing on the petition for the organ ization of Highway District No. 6. After hearing protests of number of farmers who wished to withdraw from the petition Judge Finger ruled ma joxity favored the project and grant, ed the petitioners request that the highway be built. He named as com raissioners D. E. Myers, Mark Dover and Lewis H. Johnson. The com n1issioners organized by electing Mir. Myers chairman and MT. Jonhson secretary. The district is organized for the building of two lateral roads running westward from the Jefferson Highway at Hatfield to the Oklahoma line.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
Mena Girl Weeds at Deoueen.

C. Ellsworth of Pinal conty, Ari- zona. and Miss Cordie Parker of Mena, were united in marriage at the court ho0sein DeQueen last Tuesday. Squire zz z 5. q. Irwin officiating,
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
m YOU LIKE GOOD CATTLE?.

Reach Segis Pontiac the 11th (No. I 217sis), and Lake Wood Maple Crest Beets de Kol (No 263S00). the two Michigan Holsteii Sires will make the Seoson at my barns in Mena. Fees <5j60, payable within s months from 66{e of service. J. H. Cox, Mena, Ark. 7kdv. 61-6t 15-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

L. H. Johnson, Mark Dover. Ed. Hutson and Ed Myers were quartet of Hatfield men in Mena Thursday on their return home from Hot Springs, where they attended the good roads meeting.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

You can keep your stomach strong, bowels regular and kidneys active by using Prickly Ash Bitters. It is a ne- cessary condition to maintain the health of the body Price $1.25 per bottle. Jackson Drug & F. Co.,, and Gunnels & Mccoy, Special Agents. Adv. A.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
Mems Spring Suits

less than Hart Marx oSyhpLs clothes
 "um M is shehgh tsandrda @ cal H ~
 ea price h eseNefe p in vngat that
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Vim. A. Blair and Peter McCune, residents of Gordon, Neb., reached Mena Thursday from Hatfield, where they had been prospecting for several days. They will be in Mena for sew eral days.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Marquis L. Miller was in from Board Camp Saturday for the Dur ham & Little store.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

John D. Baker of DeQueen, secre- tary of the Stuart Land Company, was in Mena on bushes Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22
MEMS COMBINATION SPRING OVERC0AT OR RAIN COAT.

Belted style. This is a coat in ev- cry sense, a coat for service suitable for motor wear. Something new, in chamois suede. Colors are Leather and Beaver Get one and be con- vinced of class, wear and quality. Come in and see them.
 Priced at ------------------ S3O.O0
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

A ten-pound boy that was born to Mir. and Mrs. Guy Hawthorne Thurs day morning is the fourth grandson for ]. M. Hawthorne, at whose home the
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

R. E. Roberts and Boss Dillbeck were Big Fork farmers in Mena Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

BOYS SUITS-The Boy of today must not be overlooked. He will remember. The Boy is this stores friend as we try and keep his every want, does not have to run all over town to secure his wearables. "Per- lection is the Suit" We have belted suits in every conceivable color that IS classed as new patterns for spring. They are Greens, Browns, Blues and Gray, and prices range from
 5000 up to $25.0O BOYS PANTS-Pants for the Boy Dress as we'll as School wear. can be had here. They are new styles.
 Prices
 SITS, $500, S3.5O, s4.OO
 $4.50 and $500
 MEMS OVERALLS-We have about
 90 dozen good blue overalis that we can yet offer at a cheap price, less than the present wholesale cost of today. Sizes 32 to 36 waist.
 Priced, per pair -S2.50 PAINTERS OvERALLS AND COATS-We have two grades, al- ways keep them in stock. The man who paints can not afford to be with out them. Priced, for coat or overall, per garment-$2 and $500 MEMS HEAVY WORK HOSE-We
 have the Grays and Browns, long leg, regular foot, pair -25c Leather Palm Canvas Gloves, with
 gauntlet, worth 75c, but few pairs yet at, pair soc MEMS WORK SHIRTS-AlI sizes in
 Mems Blue or Tan Work Shirts, a good grade, full cut, double stitched; fast color. Worth $2.00. While they last, each Dress Shirts for Men. All sizes,
 fancy stripes, coat style, extra quality Lakeside, each-------$2.5O High Class Dress Shirts-Silk and
 Madras, coiors that are striking and prices that are convincing. Range from ---------$5.00 to $13.50 MEMS Collar Pins, Cuff
 Buttons, Stick Pins, Tie Clasps. Hose Supporters and Arm Bands. MEMS HOSE-One lot Hose, colors
 Black, Gray, Blue, Tan. Wilson or Rib Top, price -----------25 25c
 One lot 4-thread heel and toe, all sizes and colors are Black, Pongee, Cordovan, Navy, Hunters Green and White. Price ------5 soc
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Mrs. Duff Hilton left Friday morn ing for Washington, D. C., to resume her duties as stenographer in the gov ernment service.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

little stranger made his arrival. Moth CT and child are reported as doing well.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

The Rev. H. L. Waters and two children, accompanied by his parents, MT. and Mrs. M. E. Waters, reached Mena Wednesday from Batesville. Mir. Waters parents will make their home in Mena and will keep the home for their son and children.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Mrs. J. A. Cornell and son, Ed, left Saturday morning for months trip and visit to the Rockies at Denver and vicinity. They will first visit with her son, Phil Cornell, at Wichita Falls, Tex, and see the great oil fields. At Denver Mrs. Councils mother and sister make their home and the main part of the visit will be made there.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

MEMS SILK HOSE-In long rib top,
 colors Black, Cordovan, Blue
 and White. Price e----------$1 -$1.5O TOM SAWYER BLOUSES for Boys.
 Washwear Blouses are guaranteed to wear and wash See them, they are extra good quality, nicely made and priced at ---------------S1 S1.75 MEMS HOSE-One lot Mems Silk
 Hose; colors Hunters Green, Navy, Pongee, Cordovan, Black and
 White. Priced, pair S1.0O
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

J. F. McLain, former Mena resident who planned to return and becom, credit man for the Duke -Magrudel Company, has been delayed owing tC the illness of his father, who lives al Indianola, Neb. Until his fathers health improves, he will be unable tC come to Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

One lot Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits, in new weaves. close-htted backs, in Dark Green; also Gray with invisible stripes These suits are all wool, lined with all-wool lining.
 Workmanship tells. Priced S65.OO
 One lot Unfinished Flannel, Solid Blue; also Blue with pin stripe of white. These are Hart, Schaff-
 ner & Marx Suits. Priced S6O.OO
 lot Brown Hart, Schaffner x Marx Suits; all wool, regular
 backs. Priced $50. .OO STYLEPLUS-Knowing is believing.
 Every man knows what the word "Styleplus" means on a suit. First 1t Is quality, second, service, last, sat isfaction. We have beautiful Dark Green, Mixed Green, Brown Stripe and Blue Serge. These Suits are all wool, latest models and weaves; sizes 36 to 42 coats. Stamped on the sleeves, the Price, world
 over S50. .O0
 One lot Fowler's Suits in mixed colors of Brown and Tan, Green and Black, Solid Blue and Gray; some have belted effects, Form-Fit and Regular cut. These are all-wool and wonderful bargains at the
 price. Suit ---- --------$ $4O.00
 One lot Fowler's Suits in Dark Gray and Blue Serge, regular cut for the man who wants more conservative pattern. Big values, at
 the suit -S35.00 MEMS PANTS-We have the largest assortment of Dress Pants for men; new styles and colors, all are good patterns for Spring wear; some are serge, others mixed colors and stripes. Sizes 30 to A waist. Prices range $7.5O, $500, $10.0O, $f2.50 and $15.O0
 One lot Mems Dress Pants in differ- ent colors and weights,
 Priced at S5.00 and $6.50
 Mayfield Woolen Mills Pants, worth twice what we ask for them now. A vast assortment of patterns to
 select from. Priced at only---- -S3.5O MEMS WASH PANTS-Cool Pants
 for Springtime. They wear well and are easy to wash. Sizes 32 to 50 in waist. Priced ------$2.50 and $500
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Mrs. Jasper Middleton, Miss Louise Durham. Miss Fanny Wise. Mrs. R. A. Montgomery and M. A. Bunyard were among the Mena residents who were at Cove Friday night to attend the closing exercises of the Cove schools, in which Mrs. Bunyard is teacher.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Chancellor J. D. Shaver, having con- cluded the April term of Chancery court, left Thursday afternoon for his home in Texarkana. He reported that this term of the Polk Chancery court was one of the best ever held in the county, considering the amount of liti- gation that was handled.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

W M Self of Waldron has accept ed position as manager of the shoe department at the Duke Magruder store, and will begin his new duties next week. Mir. Self has been in charge of the shoe department at the Waldron Mercantile Company store for the past twelve years.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

Mena stockholders in the Patrick Oil & Gas Co.,, have received word their first well will be spudded in at Elgin, Ok, Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-22

John Cotton came in from Opal on Thursday to bring in the camping equipment used by R. A. Tomlinson, Louis Robert, Dale Cunningham and A. J. Powers on the recent camping and fishing trip on the Ouachita. He also brought in the auto tire and tube which had been advertised as lost by R. A. Tomlinson.