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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
TALK OF THE TOWN

More shoes arrived at Shea's.-adv.
Miss Alice Buzzi is employed by thu
Shea shoe store.
Dance, dance, dance, Landi's orches
ira, Rowland hall, April 29.-adv.
Roy Smith has gone to Groton
where he is employed at Miller's OF
Groton pond.
James Milne resumed work this
morning at the Boutwell,, Milne & Var
mum quarry, after long term of alb
sence.
Mrs. Lyndol Waterman of Quebec
| Canada, is visiting at the d. S. Water
man home on upper Washington street
for few days.
Maccabees, attention. Special meet
| ing Wednesday evening at 1880 O'Clock
for balloting and to transact any 9TH
er necessary business.
A parish supper will be held at the
! Church of the Good Shepherd Wednes
day, April 81, at 8 o'clock. Everyone
interested in the church try to come.
Employees of the Trow & Holden ma
chine shop on South Main street have
organized from among their numbers a
baseball team, under the management
of Percy Andrews and the captainey of
William Nichols, and are now ready to
meet any team in this city, especially
the Granite City All-Stars or Phelps
team.
Mr. and Mrs. viii Reynolds and
daughter, Cleora, Of South Main street
and Mrs. W. NJ Holden of South Main
street, accompanied by Miss Margaret
Roberts of Richardson street, left to-
day for Boston, to attend junior week
at Boston university, which opens with
dinner at Hotel Buckminster tomor-
row.
Cards have been received in the city
announcing the marriage Of Miss Ma
talie Phillips, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Phillips of Des Moines, Ia, to
George Daniel Doone, the ceremony
taking place April is. Mrs. Doone is
we'll known in Barre, where she attend
ed school. With her parents, she re-
moved to Des Moines nearly a dozen
N6dir dEbs i4dLNtiiF eht hhN b1Nii
teaching school The couple will re-
side in Tulsa, Okla.
The condition of Celeste Manini of
Farwell street, who suffered frac-
tured skull in an automobile accident
on the Mortified road last Saturday
night, and who was one of two men
taken to the Heaton hospital in Mont
pelier for treatment Is very much i'm
proved. The car in which Manini was
riding skidded from the road upon
turning curve from what Is thought
to have been caused by fiat front tire
and glanced into a telegraph pole.
Tomorrow afternoon after o'clock
the Phelps Co. baseball team and the
Granite City All Stars will meet on
Lincoln campus for their second game
Of the year In the last game played |
under unsatisfactory weather condi |
tions a week ago last Saturday, Phelps |
Co. broke away with triumph by the !
score of u to 5. The Spaulding man
agement has consented To allow the .
two teams TO play Wednesday night /
and. accordingly, the Spaulding prac /
tice will be set ahead half an hour 10
3 o'clock instead OF at the regular time I
at $3.50 Bianchi and King will prob
ABLY do the battery work for Phelps, I
while Calcagni and Peroni will be in
points for Granite City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
THE TONIC FOR
GROWING GIRLS
Anemia Must Be Overcome to Insure
Healthy, Robust Wom-
anhood.

A non alcoholic tonic that builds VI
the blood and strengthens the nerves
is needed for girls who go in a decline
aches, loss of weight and appetite, and
are always tired out. Such tonic is
DR.. Williams Pink Pills and this we'll
known remedy should be in every
household.
Mrs. Ernest E. Ball of No 80 Liberty
street, Everett, Mass, is very enthu-
siastic in her praise of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills. She says; when | was
about Is years old my health was the
cause of great worry to my family.
was very thin and seemed to be get
ting weaker each day. My lips and
cheeks were almost colorless and very
often ! had violent headaches. had no
appetite and my sleep was so restless
that ] was not refreshed by it. 1t
seemed that I was always tired out
and felt chilly all the time.
my physician pronounced it case
of anemia but | did not respond to the
treatment given by him. read about
DR. Williams Pink Pills in newspa-
per and decided to try them. By the
time had finished the third box ! saw
that / was being helped. I was very
much stronger and began to get some
color in my lips and cheeks. Encour.
aged by this kept on with the remedy
for several months. | am glad to say
that the use of this tonic restored me
to perfect health and have always said
that Dr. Williams Pink Pills saved
my life. | recommend these pills to
people who have thin blood as | know
that they are an excellent tonic"
Dir. Williams Pink Pills are good for
men and women as well as growing
girls. They will be found useful when
ever there is thin blood. When the
blood is enriched good health generally
follows
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists or direct from the DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
n. y, sixty cents per box. Write for
free booklet, Building Up the Blood"
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
A Knowing Child.

Mamma, what are twins'" asked
Bobby.
ooh. I know" chimed in Marjory
with all the superiority of an elder SIS
ter Twins is two babies just the same
age; three is triplets; four is quad
rupeds and five is centipedes - Boston
Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
Exactly.

Jim got pinched, you say. What
forfi
He was out developing the speed
OF his new car and"
Il sea case of arrested develop.
ment. Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
A Bows Portion.

Willie-They say that in some coun.
tries people cat giraffes.
johnny whiz! Fancy a fellow
gettin' the neck Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
Similar Cases.

Brown has a watch that strikes"
That's nothingl Mine refuses to
work, too ~ Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-26
An All-Round Artist.

The expert gossip not only draws her
own differences but colors them as well.
Boston Transcript.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
AGED LADY DIES AT HOME
OF READ FAMILY SUNDAY.

At the home OF Ira Howard at Read
occurred the death of Miss Amelia
Hays. Sunday, January g. death being
due to heart trouble from which she
had been afflicted. coupled with the
infirmities of old age.
The deceased was born April H.
1910 and passed from life January 2.
1921, having attained the ripe old
age of so years. s months and % days.
She came to Delta county about ten
years ago. Miss Hays had made her
home with the Howard family for the
past fifty years
Funeral services were conducted
from the Remley mortuary by Rev. w.
NJ Address of the Grand Junction
Seventh Day Adventist church. We'd
nesday. January 5th, at one o'clock
in the afternoon. Interment was in
Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
BlUFoRD MERCHANT AND
FAMILY TO CALIFORNIA.

w. B. Merchant. who for the past
two years with his wife and baby has
made his home in Delta has accepted
an office situation with the Orange
Groves corporation at Los Angeles.
California, and on Monday left to
enter upon his new duties. His fami-
ly will join him within the next few
weeks
S. E. Merchant. brother, has been
located for the pSst twenty years at
Covina. California. Both boys are
truly Delta county products, young
men of sterling worth and manly
character. who have by faithful per-
formance of duties worked up into
enviable positions. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
b. Merchant have won many friends
here who will follow them with best
wishes.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
COMMUNITY CLUB OPENS
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE HERE

The Community club of Delta Is
planning another branch of service.
This time it is to be a Woman's Ex-
change and the housewives of the
town and surrounding communities
are to be given an opportunity to
make a bit of money for themselves
and at the same time help to promote
the community spirit in Delta. A small
commission percentage fee will go to
the club only if the article left there
is sold, otherwise there is no fee for
handling goods The committee par
ticularly wants small novelties, fancy
work, embroidery, anything that might
be desired by the purchasing pubic.
On Saturday, January fifteenth, the
Woman's Exchange will open with a
cooked food sale, in addition to the
usual articles sold. Bring your articles
to be sold or your orders for things
you want to the Community club any
time after Saturday January. eighth.
The women of Delta shold welcome
the opportunity to be served both in
the light of selling things and buying
things through the exchange. The
success OF such an undertaking will
depend largely upon its initial recep-
ton and the committee desires not
only to invite, but to request the pa
tronage of the exchange on Saturday
January fifteenth, and thereafter.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
ROUND TABLE HOLDS SESSION
AMP AIRS ITS HOBBIES.

MY Hobby" was the subject as
signed to the various members of the
Round table and at its meeting Tues
day many interesting secrets were
thoroughly exploited. Some were Sc
rious, but the majority were in a
lighter vein. Here are few confes-
sions of members of this popular or
ganization:
F. ]. Harding. ITO be good Sun
day School superintendent"
w. II. Mathers: ITO be kind
father and Good husband
Prof. Foster: "A thorough Superin-
tendent of Schools"
T. b. Geer: ITO be an Efficient
Public Servant
r. B. Kesling: ITO make the world
better by eliminating some of the OBJ
tectional features"
c. B. Adams: ITO Raise Fine Poul
try"
Mortimer Stone: ITO Study Folks.
DR.. McClanahan: ITO Travel. but
, not in Southern California"
DIR. F. w. Grove: ITO Make Human
ity Suffer" eve vouch for that
Rev. Klein: Had SO many he
wouldn't mention them.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
TOTAL LOSS RESULTS FROM
BLAZE TUESDAY EVENING.

About O'Clock Tuesday evening
the residence at Second and Silver.
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Charley
Sewell and daughters, was discovered
to be in flames, and as there was no
one in the house at the time. the light
frame structure was well wrapped in
fire before an alarm was turned in.
The fire department was rushed to
the scene. but beyond few personal
effects nothing was saved.
The home of George Stone adjoin-
ing. was also badly damaged by the
heat and water but aside from some
water damage. nothing was lost.
There was no insurance on Mrs.
Sewells furniture The house belonged
to A. d. Parker.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Former Resident Here.

There are many here who will re-
call William Bolscheid, who lived
here at one time, leaving here for Po'
catello. Idaho nineteen years ago. Mr..
Bolscheid arrived yesterday and is
visiting some of his old time friends.
He said he saw Harry Blair. brother
of Guy NJ. Blair of Delta, while on his
way here. and that when he told Harry
that two people he wanted to see in
Delta were Ed. Van De Venter and
Taylor h. Geer, Harry told him he
would find both OF them in the post
office here. So the first thing he did
was to look them UP. Mr., Bolscheid
is prospering at Pocatello in book.
stationery and drug store. While here
he will visit the Curtis Brothers at
paonia who are friends Of many years
Mr.. Cough is n well known Delta
county resident. having lived for se-
veral years on Fruitland mesa. About
a year ago he suffered Il light stroke
of paralysis from which under the
most excellent care he is gradually
recovering.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
SUBJECTS OF REV. vARNAooRE's
SERMON FOR NEXT WEEK.

Sunday: 1900 n. m. What we
Believe" 800 D. IN. Worm Beneath
the Bark" 7:3O p. m. "Thous Shalt
Call His Name Jesus"
Tuesday: 1880 p. m. I'VE Would See
Jesus"
Wednesday: 800 p. m. MY Lord
and My God" 1880 p. m. "The Su-
preme Question No. l."
Thursday: 800 p. m. Sermon to
Woman" 7:30 p. m. THE Supreme
Question No. g."
Friday: 1880 p. m. "The Supreme
Question No. g."
Saturday: 1880 p. m. Let not your
Hearts be Troubled"
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
GRANDMA cockRELL ENTERS
LAST LONG SLEEP OF DEATH

1t was with genuine sorrow that
the announcement of the death of Mrs.
Malinda A. Cockrell, at o'clock
Thursday morning. She had not been
well for a number of months, but
her serious illness lasted only about
five days, and while surrounded by all
her family ministered to by the most
tender hands, nothing could stay the
and of Death and she passed to her
reward with a full realization of it's
import with a firm and steadfast hope
and belief in the Life Eternal. She
passed from life January 6, 1921, at
the age of 81 years, months and
days.
Grandma Cockrell, as she was
known to all, was born at Sedalia,
Missouri on May 1, 1899 In 1859 she
was married to Green S. Cockrell.
coming to Delta 25 years ago The
husband and father passed away thir-
teen years ago, but six children, two
sons and four daughters, and five
grandchildren, as well as many
friends, are left to mourn the loss of
a good woman whose useful life is
just closed The children are: George
and Clarence Cockrell; Miss Clara
Cockrell Mrs. w. H. Cofield, Mrs.
Florence billiard and Mrs. Matte
Welch.
Funeral services will be held at the
family home, 1856 Dodge street, con-
Quoted by Rev. Geo. F. Klein. her
pastor, and interment will be in Gar
net Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
FUNERAL OF MRS. McMURRAY
HELD TUESDAY MORNING.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Honora
McMurray. wife of w. T. McMurray
of Eckert. was held from the Baptist
church at Eckert Tuesday morning at
IL o'clock. Rev McGlashen OF the
Cedaredge Baptist church conducting
the service.
This was one of the largest attended
funerals ever held at Eckert, attesting
the high esteem in which the deceased
was held. The casket was banked
with beautiful floral emblems. mute
evidences of sorrow and sympathy
from hundreds of friends.
Interment was in the Eckert ceme-
terry.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Tiny Babe Dies.

7 my 6dpe OTcS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ogden are
mourning the death of their little baby
daughter. which occurred at Somerset
Friday after brief illness of bron-
chial-pneumonia, Baby Grace was
born in Delta. November ., 1920. and
was l month and 90 days of age. Fu-
neral services were held Sunday from
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Cum
mings. Mrs. Garnet Maxwell. First
reader OF the Christian Science So
ciety. reading. A quartette composed
of Mrs. Keene. Mrs. Farmer. Mrs.
Price and Miss billiard sang and the
tiny form was consigned TO its last
terry.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
PROMINENT DELTA MAN DIES
IN CALIFORNIA MONDAY

The death of H. w. Chiles at Los
Angeles, California, on Monday, jan
uary 3rd, while not altogether unex-
pected to his most intimate friends,
was a great surprise to many who
had not been informed of his -rue
condition
Mr.. Chiles submitted to an opera
tton in September, but certain condi-
tions existed which it was found could
not be remedied and he went to Cal
ifornia in November for change of
climate and surroundings. He gradu-
alIy failed until the end came as
stated.
Henry w. Chiles was born October
20, 1868, and was therefore So years
months and 8 days of age, man
still in the prime of life.
He came to Delta county when a
very small boy and grew to man
hood on his fathers farm near Cory.
He was active in the business life OF
Delta from early manhood, and aside
from few years spent at Lake City.
Creede and Montrose, spent all his
life here.
In 1894 he returned to Delta from
Montrose. and was employed with Lou
Bigelow, County Treasurer: then
with George II. whitelaw, the feed
man; later he was associated with
Corbin & Sanders. at the site of the
present Delta Hardware store. and in
1901 he became associated with the
Farmers & Merchants bank. then
owned by J. r. Sanders, F, +. Dodge
and II. II. wolbert. where he received
his first experience and training in
the banking business Mr.. Wolbert
was cashier. The following year Mr..
Chiles was appointed assistant cashier
of this establishment, which office he
retained when the bank was changed
10 the Delta National bank, until a
few years ago when Mr.. Wolbert went
10 California. when Mr.. Chiles was
made cashier. He retained this office
until his death.
Mr.. Chfles is survived by his aged
father. George p. Chiles and his wife.
both residing at Los Angeles. and one
son DR.. George Chiles. Of Yuma Ari-
xona.
He was member of X. p. B. p. o.
z. and Masonic lodges. al OF Delta.
funoT8l 44ESkt7u8 WIS W<zA ~ ASs'e'
Angeles. Thursday afternoon. Jan.
uary 6th. at Q o'clock p. m. and In
honor Of his memory all Delta bust
ness houses closed. while beauti-
full memorial service was held at the
Baptist church from 3 TO 4 o'clock
the same afternoon.
At this service C. B. Adams was
master of ceremonies, while music
was furnished by q quartette COM
posed OF s. j. Kyffin. Mrs. +. w.
Grove. Mrs. Elmer Skinner and Oliver
B. Cook furnished several appropri-
ate musical selections Brief addresses
were made by II. II. wolbcrt- Prof.
A. ]. Foster. c. II. Stewart and Rev.
j. II. Cramps. Rev. A. b. Parry Of
fered prayer.
The church was filled TO capacity
with sorrowing friends. Interment was
at Los Angeles.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
WoMAN'S CLUB TO MEET
NEXT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

The regular meeting of the Delta
Woman's club will be held next Wed.
nesday. January 12. at 3 o'clock. and
the following program will be rem
dered:
Roll Call. Women of Nation Repute.
Mrs Fairlamb, Woman the Pioneer
Mrs. A. b. Parry. Woman in Industry
Mrs, w. II. Mathers. Woman. the Pol
itician
Mrs. ]. s. Lunn, ............-...Piano Solo.
Mrs. G. q. Adams and Mrs. o. A.
Ehrgott will be hostesses.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Eye Injured by Knife.

Wayne Dillon, three year old son of
Mayor Dillon and wife of Paonia re-
ceived very serious injury to his ey e
Friday while trying 10 open package
with a pairing knife. DIR. Harry A.
Smith. physician in charge, has sue
ceeded in saving the little boys eye.
Friends and relatives will be glad to
know that he is recovering nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Dillon and son will re-
turn to their home in Paonia today.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
MISS NurTER WRITES STORY
FOR WELL KNOWN MAGAZINE

The January number OF the Woman's
Home Companion contains n clever
little story written by Eveline Nutter
OF Delta. "Sallie Scott's Pickup" is
the title of the article and 1t does full
justice to its originator.
Miss Nutter received recognition in
the Companion in December. 1918.
and this fact alone is ample proof of
her ability as writer.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Revival Meetings In Progress.

A series of revival meetings is in
progress at the Baptist church this
week and the next two weeks. Rev.
Thurman A. Varnadore, evangelist, is
in charge OF the services. He is n
forceful speaker and his sermons
carry conviction. Good music adds to
the interest OF the meetings. This
Is good place to 20 and one could
not attend without being benefited
thereby.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Joins Navy.

Joins Navy.
James Kirk son of William Kirk of
Delta, has Joined the sea-soldiers at
Denver and been transferred to Mare
Island for preliminary training. This
gives the young man ample opportun-
ity for training and travel.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
ROYAL NEIGHBoRS HAVE
INSTALLATION AND GOOD TIME

The Royal Neighbors of America
held their installation Wednesday af-
ternoon at the l. o. o. F. hall, Mrs.
Sadie Vickory of Oak Leaf Camp No.
45S5 Montrose. Colorado being the
Installing officer and Mrs. Ollie Davis
of venita Camp No. 1907 of Delta the
Ceremonial Marshal The work was
very nicely given. the following Off
GERS being installed:
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
crea. SUFFERING In China.

Mrs. II. o. Taylor received n letter
from Miss Henrietta Deck. who visi-
ted here last summer from California.
Miss Deck is now missionary in
Shang Hing. South China. 1t was an
interesting letter, and 1t was pitiful
to hear OF the suffering and neglect
OF the poor people there. We surely
have n lot to be thankful for in this
country of plenty
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Story Hour Tomorrow.

Story Hour Tomorrow.
The story hour at the library build
ing will be resumed tomorrow, from
3 to p. IN. Mrs. Rena NJ. Burdick
will tell the first group of Scandana-
Wan stories at that time All children
are welcome.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Anme From RellInaham.

Mrs. Robert Plumb and baby daugh-
ter arrived Monday from Bellingham,
Washington and will make an exten-
dcd visit with her father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Il. Farmer of Delta.
Mrs. Plumb was met in Salt Lake
by her sister. Miss Ruth Farmer. who
accompanied her home. Miss Ruth will
remain here only n few days, before
returning to her work IA telegraph
operator at Rifle.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Home on Sad Mission.

Arrivals Saturday were Mrs. Belle
Eckart Of Denver, and Miss Ruth Nc
Murray. sister and daughter respec-
lively of w. r. and the late Mrs.
Honora McMurray. John c. McMurray,
son OF Mr.. w. T. McMurray. also
reached here Monday. coming from
Bend Oregon. These were all called
home by the death Of Mrs. McMurry,
as chronicled last week.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Halls to Florida.

Halls to Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. l. c. Hall and daughter
Janet left yesterday bound for St
Petersburg. Florida, where they ex-
pect to visit for several weeks with
Mrs. Halls father. The latter gentle
man resides in Indiana but owns a
winter home in Florida. He is 81 years
of age and still active.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
peIta Bow Home from China.

J. NJ. Brewer sailed from Shankhai,
China, October 20 and from Portland
has just wired his mother Mrs. E. d.
Kellogg, of his safe arrival at Port
land He was 6S days on the trip,
reaching his homeland December 26th
Mrs. Brewer and her son lived here
for several years, but their home is
now at Twin. Falls, Idaho.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Fined In County Court.

Fined In County Court
Frank Bochatey and Emil klee who
were arrested last month for making
and selling "home-brew' appeared be-
for Judge Hotchkiss Monday, plead
guilty and each paid fine of $4,000
and costs. which amounted to $1,000
in each case.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
Neat Sum-.

Neat Sum.
The teachers having charge of the
Junior High School play. THE Birds
Christmas Carol" given recently. an
nounced this week that something
over SAG was cleared. This amount
was paid on the piano which was pur-
chased for the Junior department.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
FARMERS SUPPLY COMPANY
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Delta
County Farmers Supply company was
held at the Court House Monday,
when the following directors were
elected for four-year term: Frank
Hoppe and Ed. Ray. II. A. Stolte was
elected director to complete unex-
pired term of o. ]. Terrell, whose
health prevented his serving longer.
The board met that same evening
and elected the following to serve as
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
McMurrays to Coast.

McMurrays to Coast.
Mr. and Mrs. I. NJ. McMurray left
Monday evening for Portland. Oregon.
where they expect to spend several
weeks. after which they will go down
to Long Beach and remain until
spring. The McMurray office will be
occupied during their absence by A.
Watson OF North Delta, who is ex.
perienced in handling land problems.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
srsedsrs' Directory.

0reedsrs' Directory.
The Western Slope Pure Breeders
association is preparing Breeders"
Directory which is expected to be use
ful to all breeders and stockmcn. The
organization Is anxious to secure the
names of breeders Of pure.bred stock
Of all kinds, and those Interested arc
requested to send In their names to
y. A. Ireland, At Montrose. Colorado.
The time is short, 30 II you want to
be listed, hurry.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
He. Got Receipt No. l.

Some people have one hobby-some
have another. Willis A. Davis hobby
is paying his debts. and on the first
business day of every year he pays
his taxes and buys his hunting and
auto licenses. For thirteen years he
has held Receipt No. l from Delta
County. Incidentally. he holds a re-
ceipt for Independent subscription
dated January /, 1921.
The Delta independent., 1921-01-07
They Have a pauanter.

hey rave OSo9"te''
So far as we can learn Doc Stork
made but one call in this neishbor-
hood during the past week, stopping
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Hovis on California mesa, and leaving
girl on New Years day. DR.. Bast
assisted the bird in finding his way
out there.