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The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
GAY cELEsRAToRs TAKE
SHOT AND lNJURE HORSE

In every community there are boys
and men who on occasions such as
July 4th become reckless to an almost
incomprehensive degree, and these
acts with the consequent results are
on every hand.
An example of this carelessness is
reported from Chipeta switch, where
on Monday about 9 o'clock some Joy
riders passing by. doubtless intoxi-
Gated by the spirit of Independence
Day, fired a shot not far from the
children of e. R. Striley, the shot
VnteriRg the groin Of fine horse
which was tied to a hayrack.
The animal fell and the children
reported the matter to their parents,
who discovered what had happened.
The bullet ranged about eight inches
and even If the horse survives, he VIII
never be the same again.
1t is not probable that the shot
was fired with intent to kill, but it
is reckless way in which to cele-
brate. We are for fun and good
time always, where such does not in
terfere with the rights of others. but
above all, safety first
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
BRIDE coMPLIMENTED AT
PRETTY SHOWER FRIDAY

Mrs. J. p. Foster nee Miss Lea
Wnght). was the victim of delight.
ful surprise party Friday evening
when about forty friends. both old
and young. called at the lovely ranch
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. 8. NJ. Wright on
Garnet mesa and spent the evening.
Each guest brought some useful gift
for the bridal pair. principally kitchen
utensils. and there was much merri,
ment while Mr.. and Mrs. Foster un-
wrapped the gifts.
Several readings and musical num-
bers were enjoyed and just before go
ing home the party enjoyed liberal
helpings of punch and waters.
1t is always a delight to visit in
this home, and especially so on an
occasion OF this kind The bridal
pair were showered with congratula-
tions by their many friends.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
MISS MINNIE sWElTZER
WEEDS BEN n. KING

A union OF more than passing i'm
'portance to a wide circle of friends
Of both contracting parties was that
effected at the lovely country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Sweitzer on
Sunday, July 4th, when their eldest
daughter, Miss Minnie, became the
bride of Mr.. Ben H. King, county
agent of Montrose county.
The wedding took place at o'clock
in the presence Of about thirty rel
atives and close friends and the
house was tastily decorated in pink
roses and summer flowers.
Mr.. William May of Paonia a fra
ternity pal. and Miss Bernice SWEET
ger. sister of the bride, attended the
couple and the ring service was en-
'ployed by Rev. J. H. Cramps, who
came from Gunnison to officiate
Mrs. King was beautiful in her we'd
ding gown of white georgette, and
she carried shower bouquet of white
roses, while Miss Bernice wore white
and carried red roses.
After three-course wedding break
fast. the happily welded pair van
ished on a honeymoon trip, and on
their return they will be at home to
their friends in Montrose
Mrs. King is one OF our best and
most lovable girls. who has spent the
most OF her life here. She is highly
accomplished in many ways, and is
musician OF unusual ability. Her
training was received largely at Fort
Collins, where she met the man who
has taken her for his life partner.
Mr.. King entered the world war
serving over two years, and while
overseas being engaged with a ma.
chine gun battalion. For the past
year he has been county agent of
Montrose county.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
CAR MEN MAKE TRIP
LOOKING OVER SITUATION

On Thursday, July 1, a party of
railroad officials visited this city,
looking over the crops and forming
an estimate of the amount Of produce
and fruit to be handled this year.
1t is estimated that Delta county
will have $500 cars of apples; $50
cars Of potatoes and 500 cars of
peaches.
These gentlemen left the general
impression that owing to the railroad
situation, and 30 many cars having
besn discarded during the was, the
outlook was not the best and that cen.
certed effort would be necessary in
order to handle the crops success
fully.
The party was composed of the fol-
lowing: H. B. Kooser. president and
general manager Of Missouri Pacific
Railway, St Louis; G. s. Kelch, civi-
sion manager A. R. T. Co.. Denver;
and c. d. Perkins, vice-presideut Mo.
p Railway Co.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
AND so CHARLIE e,No
EDIT s ERE MARRIED

The marriage g Charles e. Parker
and Miss Edit Astle, which was
solemnized in J SLodge. Montana. on
wednesday. " s ,oth. was announced
last week In =, IS paper. The heo
Lodge Picke Sirnal has the follow
ing to say RI Sding the happy event:
Miss Edi .Scastle was married to
Charles E .rker at IL o'clock to
day. The NJ. Allan c. Prescott per
formed the ceremony at the home OF
the brides parents on North Hauser
Miss Castle has been in Red Lodge
several months, coming here after a
winters trip in California. She is
and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. II.
Castle, the local telephone manager
She is a graduate of the Colorado
State Teachers college, and has lived
most of her life in that state.
The groom is also from Colorado,
where he received education in Col
orado college. He is a member Of the
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and for
the past year has been exalted ruler
Of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of Delta. Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker left this aft
ernoon for Chicago, where they will
attend the Eks' convention. They
will return to Delta about August 1.
Both young people spent their school
days in that town. and their parents
we're early settlers of Western Colo
rado. Mr.. Parker is now cashier OF
the Colorado State bank there.
The house was decorated with wild
cherry blossoms and forget-me- nots.
The bride carried a shower bouquet
and her dress was white organdy and
lace.
A wedding breakfast was served
Immediately after TO the family and
guests. A happy feature OF the event
was occasioned by the fact that June
30 is the birthday of the brides
father. A birthday cake bearing
so lighted candles appeared as COM
plete surprise to Mr.. Castle and
shared the honors with the wedding
cake.
The breakfast guests included Mrs.
George Preston of Los Angeles, Cal,
who came here with Miss Edith in
May; the Rev. Allan C. Prescott. Mrs.
Matte Bard Browne and her daugh-
ter, Miss virginia. the Misses Wini-
fred and Marian Castle. George Cas-
Tie, Chester Castle, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Fl. Castle and M. and Mrs. Charles
T. fArkef. .usr. I, --,l-..- = : ss,.ss. - . ~
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
REPUBLICAN SENATORS TO
TOUR COUNTRY STUMPyNe

Plans for co-ordinating the speak
ing campaign of the Republicans were
discussed at a conference between
Chairman Hays of the national com.
mittee and Representatives Fess of
Ohio. chairman of the congressional
campaign committee in Washington
this week. Virtually all the Republi-
can senators and at least fifty mem
bers of the house are expected to
stump the country.
The speaking campaign. 1t was
said,( probably will not begin until
after the last state primaries have
been held in September.
The campaign, 1t was decided, will
be IN charge of Mr.. Hays, Mr.. Fess
and Senator Poindexter of Washing.
ton. chairman Of the Republican sen.
atorial committee. Speakers bureaus
will be maintained at New York and
Chicago.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
REV. sTEMME SELECTED AS
PASTOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The First Presbyterian church of
Delta has chosen Rev. Frederick Ed
ward Stemme. recently OF Victor. to
take charge Of the local parish. and
he with his wife and family reached
Delta Friday. They are now COM
fortably located in the Manse and
the first sermon was delivered by
Rev. Stemme Sunday.
The pastor ia a graduate Of Medili
High school. Chicago: Wheaton col
iege. Wheaton. Illinois. and the
Moody Bible institute. Chicago. He
has Just closed worry successful sea-
son as pastor at Victor and desired to
locate on the Western Slope.
Mrs. Stemme n also lady Of cul-
ture and refinement graduate of
the New Hartford. Iowa, High
school and the State Teachers' col
leEe. Cedar Falls. Iowa.
The couple have one little boy.
Robert Bolton. three years of age.
Delta people, and especially the men,
bers Of the church and congregation.
will in their usual hospitable manner.
accord these good people n royal well
come.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
COUNTRYSIDE HAS UNEXPECTED
PLEASURE OF AiRPLANE VISIT

The people living on East Garnet
mesa, Wheatland and Peach valley
were surprised Sunday afternoon
when an airplane driven by Aviator
Engle landed in W. E. Jackson's beet
field. half mile north of E. ]. Pain
ter's in the Peach valley district. The
aviator was on his way from Glenwood
Springs to Telluride. where he was
scheduled for some flights on Monday.
and found that he was out OF gas, SO
got down while the getting was good.
The trip from. Glenwood Springs to
Telluride with everything working all
right, is but few hours duration.
Many OF the residents looked over the
machine while it was landed. After
procuring gasoline the birdman took
up his journey and reached Telluride
in time for the celebration.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
DEATH OF MRS. J. c. MOORE
OCCURRED ON MONDAY

IT was with the utmost sorrow
that the news of the passing away of
Mrs. J. c. Moore of Redlands mesa
was received. She had been suffer-
ing from a cancerous trouble and as
last resort was brought to the Del
ia hospital that the best Of medical
attention might be given her. but to
no avail. and death relieved her on
Monday morning, July 5th
Della Carson was born in Raw
county. Tennessee, on October "a.
1860. and has made Delta county her
home for the past ten years. She
lived as all good women live. think
ing OF self last. always providing for
the comfort and happiness of those
she loved
The deceased is survived by her
husband. J. C. Moore, and SIX chill
dren: John. George Robert. Su-
same. Carroll and Alta Cooke. Mrs.
Moore was SO years s months and II
DAYS OF age at the time Of her de.
mise.
Funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon from the Payne Mesa
schcolhouse, by Rev b A. Van Dufue
OF the Redlands mesa church. and The
remains were laid to rest In the fam.
fly burial lot on Redlands beside the
body Of her daughter Mary. who pre-
ceded her about six years.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
w. o. w. HAVE INSTALLATION
OF OFFICERS "WEDNESDAY

At the regular meeting Of the local
Woodmen of the World lodge wednes-
day evening. the following were in
stalled in their respective offices. to
serve for the coming year:
w. Woolever-Consul commander.
E. NJ. Helmick-Advisor lieutenant.
w. B. Atchley-Escort
E. NJ. James-watchman.
]. d. misunderstanding.
G. F. Wrat-Manager.
After the close Of the lodge ses-
sion nice lunch was enjoyed by the
members.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
MRS. J. N. BAILEY PASSED
FROM THIS LIFE SUNDAY

On Sunday. July fourth. death came
to relieve the sutferings Of Mary Phil
lips Bailey Of Eckert. death being due
to rheumatism, from which she had
been q patient sufferer for many
years.
Mary Phillips Bailey was born In
Pennsylvania January I. 1866. and
was 81 years old ut the time Of her
death. She was united in marriage
with John N. Bailey. September l..
1895. Three sons. Keith. Neal and
Kenneth. were the Issue Of this
union.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day morning from the residence Mt
Eckert by Rev. Hunsicker. and n
large number OF sorrowinC friends
gathered TO pay their respects to the
departed.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
cEDAREDGE HAS BIG TIME
ON NATIONS BIRTHDAY

i 1t is estimated that fully 1000 peo.
pie from about the neighboring towns
and country attended the big doings
at Cedaredge Monday, ,and there was
day crowded full of sport for ev-
cry one. The morning was devoted to
street sports, while the afternoon
program was horse racing and ball
game. There was free coffee and
lemonade for everybody, and hun
dreds of well filled lunch baskets left
nothing to be desired to make it a
perfect day.
I Below we give the attractions and
the winners in the various events:
Foot Race for Boys Under IL
First prize, VIM. Crawley; second,
William Stewart.
Foot Race for Boys Under IS
First. Venice Brush; second, Robert
Travis.
\ Free-for-All-First, R. C. Nichols;
second, Cecil StowelI.
Girls Race-Ffrst, Ova Paul; sec
Iond, Goldie Stout
Three,Legged Race-First, VIM.
iCrawley and partner; second, Ross
HAL and partner.
I Potato Race divided into two Sec
tions for convenience)-First, Ross
Hall; second, Andrew Eckert. First,
Phil Pratt; second. Clinton volga-
more.
Baby Contest-Class (babies un-
der 6 months old, Mrs. Spaldings
baby. first; Mrs. Leonards baby. sec
ond.
Glass 2 tbabies to months ODD
Mrs. Markley's baby. first; Mrs
! Davison's baby. second.
Glass (babies 12 TO is months
old)-Mrs. VIII Ratekin's baby. first:
Mrs 4. ]. Weeds baby, second.
/ Glass tbabies IS to "a months
|old)-Mrs. Harry Palmer's baby.
first; Mrs. Bellmire's baby, second
Glass 5 (babies from "a to 30
months old)-Mrs. Dugger's baby.
first; Mrs. McDowell's baby, second.
Tug-o-War between Cedaredge and
Eckert was won by Cedaredge.
Free-for-All Horse Race-Joe Aus
tin. first: Dave Ashurst. second.
Cow Horse Race-Buddy Buxxard
first; CFt Hough. second.
Ladies' Horse Race-Mrs. l. G.
Dannels. first: Edith ives. second.
/ Bundle Race-James Wallace
first; Buddy Buxsard, second.
Relay Racs-Buddy Bussard.
Buckins contest-Budiy Bwxard.
first; Ira Wallace. second.
Best Horse was showny v. Penn.
ber.
The ball game between Eckert and
cedaredse was won by Cedaredge.
There was also pavilion dancing
for those who cared to take part.
The wrestling match in the evening
between sepp and Reynolds was won
by Sepp.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
ALSO HAS FINE TIME

About $50 men, women and chill
dren autoed to Thompson's grove
from Delta members of the Methodist
Sunday school, and enjoyed real old
fashioned Sunday school picnic on
Monday.
There were all kinds of good things
to eat and an abundance of sports
which kept everybody interested and
happy.
Thompson's grove is a most beauti-
ful spot and the weather kept its best
behavior. so there was nothing left
10 make this one of the memorable
occasions in the life Of the Methodist
Sunday school.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
MISS JESSIE STONE
BRIDE OF MR.. JOHN QUINN

On July 9Th. at the home of the
BRIDES sister. Mrs. r. o. Barrett in
Prescott, Arizona, Miss Jessie Stone
and Mr.. John Quinn were united in
marriage.
Mrs. Quinn was born and reared in
Delta. She ia a daughter Of the late
Robert Stone Of this city, who passed
away about seven years ago The
young lady passed through the Delta
schools, and later was a student at
Gunnison Normal. where she met the
man who is now her husband. Later
she took nurses training course in
Chicago and afterwards taught school
at Telluride.
The young couple will make their
home In Arizoua near Prescott.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
RUPP FAMILY ARRIVES
HOME VIA MONARCH PASS

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl X. Rupp and
family arrived home Monday evening
from three weeks trip to Kansas
City. Denver and Estes park. where
they went by auto, travelling in their
Hupmobile. At Estes park. Mr.. Rupp
attended a meeting of potato ship
pers.
The family returned by way of
Monarch Pass and are strong for
their car. which worked like a charm
all the way. A new road is being
constructed along this route, and
these people say that when completed
It will be one of TIE finest highways
In the state, cutting off so miles Of
the distance to Denver.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
WEDDING BELLS STILL RING
IN MONTH OF JULY

Another romance has eliminated
in happy marriage. when Paul
Henry claimed as his bride Miss Leo
la Corey, charming young woman
from Troy. Pennsylvania.
The young man quietly slipped
away the last of the week from his
duties at the Variety store. and re-
turned Tuesday evening with his
bride.
About fifty young folks, mostly
members of the Epworth League,
called en- masse Wednesday evening
and gave them house-warminC.
bringing along quantity of nice re-
freshments
The happy couple will be at home
on Dodge street.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
POLITICAL FAvoRIrEs VISIT
DELTA AND MAKE SPEECHES

During the several days in which
bulletins were received from the
Democratic convention. this office had
the pleasure of visits from several
gentlemen whose names are on the
tongues of the American people to.
day. These gentlemen also gave very
able addresses which were lis,enst,
to ty several hundreds, both Repnbu
cans and Democrats.
Trey did not engage in any heated
arguments. though their opinions
were varied. for these were speeches
recorded in Columbia records. and
were heard one at time. We have
th., following:
Senator Warren G. Harding an
THE League OF Nations" delivered
during a heated debate in the United
States senate several months nro.
Governor Calvin Coolidge on Law
and Order"
Senator Henry Cabot Lodgs in a
master address on the League of
Nations" also delivered during the
famous debate when to speak against
this matter was next to fatal,
Senator Miles Poindexter on the
Propaganda Of Anarchy"
Chairman VIII II. Hays on "Citi-
zenship."
General Leonard Wood on "Ameri.
canism."
DR.. Wise on Woodrow Wilson"
Secretary Of State Colby on 10y.
atty"
William G. McAdoo on Federal
Taxes"
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
ISRAEL SWoPE LAID TO
REST SATURDAY AFTERNOON

On Saturday, July 3rd, all that was
mortal Of the late Israel Swope was
consigned to the dust by the sorrow
ing children. the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. A. B. Parry OF the
Baptist church. from the Remley NOR
tuary.
Beautiful musical selections were
furnished by Mrs. A. b. Parry and
Miss Edna McCarrier. 1nterment
was In Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
MRS. sElcREsr HONOR
GUEST At LUNCHEON

On Friday afternoon, Mrs. Louis
Seicrest entertained in her usual de-
lightful manner in honor OF her sis.
ter-in.law, Mrs. VIII r. seicrest, the
affair being kept secret from the
honor guest until her arrival.
Present were a dozen ladies'.
friends Of Mrs. Seicrest, all Of whom
brought pretty and useful gifts for
her new home with which they show
cred her.
A lovely luncheon was feature Of
the occasion.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
DELTA LOSES ONE AND
TAKES ONE IN SERIES

The Delta ball team journeyed to
Montrose Sunday and took drubbing
the first day from Montrose to the
Asa Louk each took hand at pitch
ing this game, while Montrose bor.
rowed Soma, Ouray's star twirler, for
the occasion.
On Monday, Brouse was in the box
for Delta, and one Joe Harrington,
who Just blew in the day before,
tossed for Montrose, the result of the
contest being to in Delta's favor.
AS usual, the 2x4, who claims to be
the sport writer of the Montrose En-
terprise, refers to the Delta bunch as
the Delta-Somerset-Hotc combi-
nation, and sidesteps the issue when
it comes to calling their combination
Ouray-Montrose. Grudgingly he ad,
mits that Brouse for Delta did fine
work and kept the hits scattered. He
beats all around the bush, telling why
the Delta Combination" got so many
hits off of Harrington, but the chances
are that the said Harrington, like a
good many we have had here, is too
much Of lemon. II pitcher is any
good he can win his own game.
The real why and wherefore of the
two bat-and-ball contests was that the
first day Montrose put up a pitcher
whom they knew to be good, Delta put
ting up her weakest man. The next
day the home guards pitched "Joe,"
while Delta had her best man on the
mound.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
NEWLYWEDs COME HERE FROM
NORMAL, ILLINOIS, TO LIVE

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Robinson,
newlyweds, recently from Normal, Ill
inois, are expected here this week to
make their home. The young couple
were married at Bloomington, Illinois,
on the afternoon of July 5th and the
Daily Paragraph has the following to
say regarding the happy affair:
The marriage of Miss Ruth Brown
apd Thomas ]. Robinson of Normal,
will be solemnized at the home of the
bride at o'clock this afternoon. The
wedding will be a very quiet affair,
only few relatives being present.
Rev. H. NJ. Bloomer of the Normal
| Methodist church will perform the
ceremony.
The bride is daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John A. Brown of 200 South
School street, Normal She is a
graduate of the University High
school. and since the first of the
year, has been attending Browns
Business college. She has wide
circle OF friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Robinson is the son of C. H.
Robinson of 503 Normal avenue, mas
ter mechanic of the B. & N. Railway
& Light company. He received his
discharge from the regular army a
few months ago, after about three
and a half years of active service,
both on the Mexican border and in
France. He served overseas with the
Fifth division, and took part in a
great deal of heavy fighting. Since
his return he has been employed by
the B. & N
The marriage today is the culmina-
ton of romance that began while
Mr.. Robinson was on the other side
of the Atlantic, fighting for his coun-
try. The groom's sister, Miss Ruth
Robinson, and Miss Brown have for
several years been chums and grad
uated from High school together. A
picture taken by the father of the
groom at the time a welcome was
being given the first of the returning
boys of the 33rd division, showing
the two girls, among others, engaged
in distributing flowers to the fighters
from beyond the seas, was sent to
young Mr.. Robinson, and, on the bat
tefields OF Europe, he beheld for the
AL st lAAhC Tue lace OI Ills III.
ture wife. A correspondence sprang
up between the two young people,
and when the soldier returned to this
Essuntry. the friendship thus formed
ispSd1y ;deepened., ~
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson will leave
today for Colorado, where they ex-
pect to engage in ranching in Delta
county on the Western slope of the
Rockies, one of the richest counties
in the state in the way of fruit and
ranch stock
Inasmuch as the decision of these
worthy young people to locate in Del
ia county was made largely through
the influence Of the Delta Independent
which for number of months has
told them, from week to week, of the
prospects here. We feel special pride
in introducing them to our good peo-
pie, feeling certain that they will re-
ceive a royal welcome here.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
They Are In Vancouver.

A letter received this week by
Monte Gallup from r. C. Egnew. who
with his wife and family is touring
the Northwest, was mailed from Van
couver. B. C. Mr. Egnew says that
fnWashington and Oregon a two-gal-
len limit has been placed on gaso-
line and that the prevailing price was
41c. The Egnews have been away
about two weeks and will probably
be away two or three weeks more.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
MOTHERS MEETING w. C. T. U.
TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK

The Mothers meeting will be held
next Friday afternoon, July 18th. Mt
the home Of Mrs. H. E. Stuckham on
Garnet mesa. The Following is par.
tial program:
Paper-Mrs. Condit.
Paper-Mrs. Stockham.
Reading-Lynola Day.
Reading-Margaret Stockham.
Music-To be arranged.
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09

Mrs. Lee Slick returned to Ridg-
way Wednesday after few days WIS.,
1t with MIR, and Mrs. T. ]. Harsh
man at Cory,
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09
Condition Of Banks June 80, 1920
By DELTA COUNTY BANKS
SPLENDID SHOWING is MADE

SPLENDID SHOWING COUNTY BANKS
Following
OF
by
As
figures fnoh hemllon
The Delta independent., 1920-07-09

First National. Delt,
Delta National. Delt,
Colorado State, Delt
First National, Hotel
Fruit Exchange, Paol
First National. Cedar
First National, Paon.
Bank OF North Fork.
State Bank OF Austil
Crawford State Ban
Totals :. .............