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The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
LIONS HAVE COLLEGE
BOYS AS GUESTS

At the regular weekly luncheon of
the Lions Club Wednesday evening
eighteen boys returned from colleges
and universities were guests.
Rev. Father Erger of st. Michael's
church was present and made a very
interesting talk and urged especially
that as American citizens We should
and a common interest in the better
ment of the community.
Cub Dale gave an ADJ css, and de-
C'sTed that the spirit a. cooperate .
prevailing here was the same all over
the world.
J. f. Hillman. from the kutarians,
responded when called upon end e?
ri asized the fact that The Liens and
Rcsary ciuhs were the best organiza-
tons TO be found, AMI that he VAS
-Ciad 10 he member Of the second
hes, club in Delta
Cab Moore paid the respects of the
chih TO the youths present and eN-
tended them Il hearty welcome. They
We're given bunch Of Lions roe:ss.
The Aoys then assembled and gave n
number of school yells for the LIONS
Cub Parker gave violin solo. ably
as~isiesi by Miss Fe-n Smith at the
piano Little Martha Springer afso
gave delightful vocal sole, also Mr..
Fountaine of Grand Junction.
sStudents present were: Herbert
HilIman. Brick" Carter. Edwin Aiats-
ers. Howard Foster. Robert Armand
Harsel Pace. Raymond Koehlsr, Sam
and Charles Fsirlamb and Alfred
Kyt'in.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS PARTY TO BE
GIVEN FOR COMMUNITY

4 Christmas party has been ar
ranged for the Community Rooms par
ticularly for children who are not
affiliated with some Sunday school,
although others will be welcome. The
following program has been arranged:
Song-Children.
Recitations by several children.
Christmas stories-Mrs. Frank r
Stearns and Miss Ariastene Dana
Piano solo-Dorothy johnson.
Merry Christmas song-Bettie Os-
borne and Phyllis Cleland
Piano solo-Helen Gunsolus.
Brownie song-Bettie Osborne and
Phyllis Cleland-
Volunteer musical numbers by Delta
Choral Society.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23

men, women and children These are
found in the window, and are only q
suggestion of the stocks within.
The Frost Grocery is lovely with
fruits and nuts, celery and other good
things for the Christmas dinner This
store is headquarters for everything
that's good to eat, not alone at holiday
time, but every day in the year
The Variety Store window looks in
deed like Santa Claus headquarters,
for it displays everything known to
kids for pleasure, while within are
hundreds of useful articles, both for
grownups and children. The Variety
is Offering children's tricycles this
week at extra low prices.
or course Van Volkenburgh's would
not pass Christmas without sending a
bunch Of Edisons into Delta county
homes, and some of the latest models
are shown in their window.
The johnson & Brenton Grocery is
not the most pretentious grocery in
the city, but it ranks among top
notchers in neatness and good taste,
and these qualities have much to do
These gentlemen carry a good stock
of groceries at all times. Their store
is gaily decorated for the holiday sea-
son.
Schoolfeld's market, known as the
Producers Market, is a model of neat
ness. 4 pretty little Christmas tree
adorns the window, while the show
window displays attractive suggestions
for the Christmas dinner.
II would be impossible 10 pass down
the street WITHOUT being struck by the
Marshall-Smith' window. in the build
ing formerly occupied by the Gale
Grocery. While this is known as a
clothing store. yet here may be found
dozens Of articles acceptable to ladies.
for they have a splendid stock of
ladies accessories as well as infants
wear
Peterson's Candy Store is the Christ
mas candy store, and the large window
contains fancy boxes which may be
purchased at $5c to SAFE each.
The Daniels Grocery Store window
also generously trimmed with Christ
mas Colors-
At the Old Smoke House are cigars,
cigarettes, tobacco, pipes. magazines
and . good supply OF candy.
NJ. p Ween's store is also dandy
place to get your Christmas candy.
Mike place is always a good place
to go and candy is sold in both bulk
and boxes. all sizes.
The Colonial Theatre has a big bin
for .day week
! And now if we haven't struck the
chord you people want, it would seem
that you didn't have any TO strike. for
certainly the merchants offer svery.
thing to be desired.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
no FISCHER LAID TO.
REST IN DELTA CEMETERY

Ioo pY.cber was born in Germany
IN Nav I3. 1860 At the age OF IA
vears he came to America Al Lead
vile he met and married Miss Moihe
uzhoefer on April 10. 1857, and ten
years later the couple came 10 Deith
county, locating on rancn near
Eckert Ten years ago they disposed
~ the ranch and moved to Delta,
whore they continued to make their
home.
Mrs. FISCHER passed away on July 6
OF this year.
ror the past two months Mr. Fischer
visited his daughter, Mrs. c. u La
mar mt Dallas, Texas. and while there
submitted to serious operation from
which he did not recover His death
occurred Sunday. December IL, AT the
are Of 81 years. 6 months and zS days.
-Four children were born To 'he
union. three OF whom survive TO mourn
his h,ss: I.cander and Robert Fischer
of Delta. and Mrs. c. Is. Lamar oil
Dallas. One daughter, Edna, passed
awsy nine years nro.
Tb., remains were brought to this
city wednesday. accompanied by the
two sons, and funeral services were
held from the Rcmiey mortuary yes
,erdny afternoon, conducted by Rev.
A. Il. Parry of the Baptist church
Iptermeut in Garuet Mesa Cemetery
beside the wife and mother.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
SOMERSET SPORTS PUT ON
BOXING MATCH WEDNESDAY

A boxing contest was held in the
schoolhouse Wednesday evening and
n large crowd was present. There
were four contests, including fly
weight lightweight. heavyweight and
middleweight.
In the first named class Tommy
Kid Davis boxed with RoNie "Whop"
Ungaro to q draw.
ROLAND owens, the Paonia Flash, +"
met up with Joe Hank Palmer, the
latter winning the decision on foul
In the heavyweight class Rousty
Bartolo, the Battling Dutchman. took
on John Carlins. the Fighting Bear
cat" and boxed to a draw.
Gordon Tiger" McKenna contested
with Matt "Bull'' Meaker for the
heavyweight championship, which was
also decided a draw.
William Falre acted as referee.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS AT BAPTIST
CHURCH SUNDAY, DEG. IS

Sunday school at 9:45 a. nj. We ex-
pect every member of the school pres
ent at this service. II you do not
attend Sunday school elsewhere. join
us at this hour.
Morning service at IL O'Clock Spe-
cial Christmas music by the choir. The
pastor, Rev. Parry, will have mes
sage in keeping with the day.
Evening Christmas service at 1870
O'Clock A special program will be
given by the members of the Sunday
school, assisted by the choir. Miss
Alene Baird will read THE Christmas
Substitute"
One of the beautiful customs OF our
Sunday school is to make a thank
Offering at Christmas time for the
needy. Last year the school gave
over 5000. We will take the Offering
this year at the conclusion of the Sun
day evening EXERCISES.
Come and worship with us.
The Homelike Church"
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
GARNET MESA RESIDENTS
WIN SUIT AGAINST CITY

The water suit instituted several
~,onths ago by ]. W. Musser ct al,
including the majority Of the residents
on Garnet Mesa, against the city OF
Delta, which was appealed to the Dis
trict Court. has been settled by Judge
Black in favor of the plaintiffs. Judge
Blacks opinion follows:
The order will require the respon-
dents and their successors. with all
convenient speed. To repair the pipe
lines of the city and place and keep
the same in good condition and work
ing order, and will furnish the petit
toner and those similarly situated
with an adequate supply of potable
water at all times, except in case of
unavoidable circumstances which may
temporarily make IL impossible so to
do: and in case of shortage of water
from unavoidable circumstances that
the respondents. and each of them. and
their successors, furnish the petition
ers and others similarly situated with
water for fire ana domestic purposes
at all times when IL is possible so to
do prior to the furnishing of water for
the irrigation or spriQkling of lawns
and gardens and prior to the selling or
thereof for other purposes
to persons or corporations outside of
the limits of the city of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
oup-FAsA1oNEp SPELLING
SCHOOL NEXT WEDNESDAY

Members OF thc Delta W-cTnan's Club
are reminded that the oid-fashicned
spelling school at the Delta Woman S
Club will be held next "Wednesday,
December 2S. az the usual club hour.
Ladies' who wish may dress in
school girl attire and provide them
selves with light lunches in dinner
pals.
Mrs. Edna wrcnwick Baird will act
as teacher. while Mary Prewitt
Springer viii contribute to the pro
gram with n recitation. Mrs. Pearl
tIibbs Stewart and Mrs. Olive leSsur
Stearns viii choose up" and Vangie
Hnntley Wolhert and ENcic Cady
Davis will act as monitors.
This meeting promises a wealth of
fun for all and is not designed TO be
n tsst OF wits. All members urged to
be present
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
TWO PAIRS DELTA YOUNG
PEOPLE MARRY AT MONTOOSE

On Wednesday at high noon Mr..
Clay Rutter and Miss Vera Geslin,
both well known and respected young
people of this city, were united in
marriage at Montrose by Rev. Mark
T. Warner pastor OF the United Pres
byterian church of that city. The
beautiful ring ceremony was employed
and they were unattended save for
the necessary witnesses. Clay Rutter
is son of w l. Rutter of North
Delta, while his bride is a daughter
of the late ]. W. Geslin and wife.
They will make their home in Delta,
where the groom is employed at the
Laycock & Kepler Garage.
At 8 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
]. A. Whiting of Cedaredge and Miss
Della vela appeared at the home of
the Rev. Mr. Warner. armed with the
necessary permit, ' and were also
united in the bonds of matrimony.
They were unattended. Following the
ceremony the happy couple left for
Cedaredge, where they will enjoy a
short honeymoon. after which they
will be at home to their friends on the
Whiting ranch. The groom is a son
of DR.. J. A Whiting of Riverside,
California. while the bride is a charnI-
ing daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Vela OF Ecksrt.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
DELTA TO HAVE MODERN
CIGAR FACTORY

I'VE like Delta very much ana We
are thinking strongly Of putting
modern factory here was the state
ment made to the independent by
Hilgort Bros. who were In the city
Tuesday.
The boys have recently put In a
factory Mt Moutrosc and say they are
receiving great encouragement up
there. They manufacture the Hen
drick Hudson a pure Havana ten
cent cigar. as well as two Tor
quarter and fifteen-ccnt cigar.
The Independent columns have been
procured to help acqunint the public
with their line of goods.
The Delta factory. II assurance is
given them here, will be established
in the early spring. The Chamber OF
Commerce should Immediately get In
touch with the boys II we want to add
this Industry to our list of rnanufac-
turing establishments.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
FOOT EXPERT TO VISIT
IN DELTA NEXT MONTH

Or. ]. A. Miller, NJ. D., from the
Educational Department of the Scholl
Manufacturing Company of Chicago,
will be at VIII n. Mathers' store all
day on Monday, January 80, for edll-
cational work along the lines of
scientific shoe fitting, the foot and
minor troubles with the sales force
of this store. who have taken up this
work and are graduates of the Ameri-
can School of Practopedies.
DR.. Miller will be pleased to serve
such foot sufferers as require his
services free of charge.
On January 81 he will serve in a
like manner at the W. ]. Hollands
store. He will also deliver a very in
teresting lecture on foot efficiency and
minor foot troubles. illustrated with
stereoptican slides. in the afternoon
at both stores, and notice OF same will
appear at later date.
DR.. Miller will also deliver the fol
lowing educational lectures, illustrated
with stereoptican slides. Subjects
Foot hygiene, foot efficiency and minor
foot troubles, on Monday. January 30
from to IL a. NJ A series of foul
lectures for pupils and teachers of the
high and grade schools. at the high
school auditorium. Also on Monday
January 80, 7:30 to $50 p. m, a
similar lecture to the general public,
Free OF charge and everybody is cor.
daily invited.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
MEN AND DOGS BAG
BIG BROWN BEAR

While out hunting for lost horses in
thss Roubideau country about thirty
miles, from Delta. last week, Ed Case
bier and his nephew, oran Underwood,
with the aid Of four hounds, captured
large brown bear which is said To
be one of the largest ever brought to
this city. Its weight is estimated at
500 pounds.
Mr.. Casebier says he had known of
the den for several years. and the
opening was almost entirely closed by
snow. there being about thirty inches
in that place. The dogs scented Mr.,
pruin and entered the hole. nagging
the bear until he came out into the
open.
The party brought the animal to
town with three pack horses snd the
hide was taken to- Montrose 20 he
tanned.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
WHERE THE KIDS COME
FROM FOR CHRISTMAS

Many and joyful were the meetings
at the station during the past few
days, and we have endeavored to see
them all.
Edwin Mathers is home from
Boulder.
Herbert Hillman from Columbia
Alene Baird from the Colorado
woman's College, Denver.
Rita Dotts, Gertrude Sanders, How
ard Foster. Helen Goddard and Ray
mond Koehler from the State Normal
School at Gunnison-
Alfred Kyffin. Alexander Wigram,
Mary Seeley ana Helen Fairbanks
from Colorado College.
versity.
Louise Bast and Virginia Hewlett
will arrive today from Greeley.
Helen Guusolus, school ma'am At
Sapinero, is home.
And Ha1sel Pace. student AT Gun
nison
Alfred Wilson, who is employed in
the Gunnisop drug store. is at home
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
c. Wilson
Phil Harding. who has spent several
months in Utah. breezed in Saturday
for n weeks visit with old friends
Sam and Charles Fairlamb are at
home from Denver Z.
Miss Irna Herrick came Saturday
from Gunnis0n Normal
Brick Carter" is home from Den
ycr L
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
ELks' CHARITY BALL
WAS GRAND AFFAIR

The annual charity ball put on by
the local Elks lodge Tuesday night is
said to have attracted the largest
crowd that ever assembled in this hall
Music was furnished by Doyle's Or
chestra. There was music and dane
ing throughout the evening while for
tune telling. fish pond and other
booths furnished considerable amuse-
ment- Refreshments We're served. for
which small charge was made.
The gross receipts We're about $3.50.
which. above necessary expenses in
connection. will be used for relief OF
needy poor at Christmas
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
THE GIVING spiN,r

. Many people feel that the Gus =
. tom OF Christmas giving has been =
= carried to a great excess, and
. that n vast amount of money is =
. wasted each year on useless pres =
. en,s. While there is :, lot OF this =
. foolish expenditure, yet great =
= deal OF It would be put into =
. equally senseless uses II the Gus.
. tom were abolished. The major =
. ity of people make useful gifts .
. that add to the comfort and sat .
= isfaction OF families and friends. =
. and often save the recipients
. from spending money for the .
. same purpose. =
. The splendid side OF the cus- .
= tom is that 1t makes people think
. of the happiness Of others. Dur =
= ing most of the year people Yo .
. driving ahead on their own nf-
. fairs. never thinking much OF the =
= welfare and. the happiness of
. others But once a year old
= Christmas comes along and tells .
. people to quit this self-centered
. life. and think bit on what they
y can do for others The world =
. needs. -mofe Of the giving spirit. =
. not less. =
4 q 4 q q q AsA q q q 4 q q q Z
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
THIEVES ATTEMPT TO BREAK
INTO kuRZ MEAT MARKET

David Dixon. merchants police, dis
covered two men at the rear OF the
kurz meat market at about O'Clock
Saturday morning. evidently attempt
ing to break into the place.
When they discovered the officer
they took to their heels and were
soon out of sight. Mr.. Dixon says
they had removed the screen and We're
at work on the window. He says they
appeared to be Mexicans
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23

Archie Linkietter. well known Delta
lad, who has spent the past six years
at Los Angeles. arrived saturday
while his mother. Mrs. NJ. n. Wells
arrived Wednesday. Together with
the John Newton and II. 8. Anderson
families they will enjoy Christmas
vaoation-the frst in several years.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
Saw the Bright Ltphts.

Mrs. II. p. Cook returned Wednes-
visited her daughter, Mrs Ralph
smith. for two weeks, and saw the
city sights.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS CONCERT At
AUDITORIUM THIS EVENING

The members OF the Delta Choral
Society have left nothing undone in
order to present'to the city and COM
munity this evening a frst-class musi-
cal attraction. 1t would seem that
there is nothing left to be said about
this entertainment. but We would re-
iterate what We have already said,
Just Test you forget"
The program is furnished by trained
yocalists. both male and female, un-
der the personal supervision of Miss
Wynne KiIlian. Miss Kate Killian &C
companist The several years train
ing which these young ladies' have had
assures us that they are artists of un-
usual ability. They are generously
donating their services and the pro
ceeds VIII be used for improving the
splendid high school auditorium
The price of admission has been
placed at 25 cents for children and
40 cents for adults. The program is
in two parts:
The Delta independent., 1921-12-23

Watch for date on the -Four Morse.
men OF the Aporalypse," Colonial The
atre
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-28
East Side Stove League
in Full Blast These Days

Right now is the time Of the year
when the old hot stove leagues are at
their best There IS one Of these cir
cults in the east end that viii rank ace
high when the final averages are an
nounced
Out at Emmett Servings place, Hamil-
ton avenue and East Washington street,
is the battle-ground of the Hamilton ave-
nue. Social Winter Stove League, which
claims some thirty members, q consti-
tuition and bylaws and about everything
else that goes to make UP real winter
loop of this nature. The other evening
the third annual election of officers took
place and high honors Of chairman once
more fell to c. w. (Charlie) Judd, whose
ability TO put up a real argument on
any question at any time has won for
him the respect Of his fellow leaguers.
Judd. in being elected for the third
straight term, was presented with q
handsome pipe and enough tobacco to
carry him through the season. Other Of
fcers of the league are Emmett Serins,
treasurer, and IS. c. Werring. secretary.
Meetings are held every night at O'Clock,
with double header each Saturday night.
Chairman Judd has announced that on
and after Jan. Is each member must bring
his own paraphernalia (fueD If they ex-
pect TO remain in good standing.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-28
TlUO Great Golfers
viii Join British
Army of mUasiOn
Taylor and Herd to Play in
Next National Open
Event.

NEW YORK, Dec 2S-Unless pres
ent plans go amiss Letween now
and July. when the national open
| golf championship will be held at the
Skokie Club. Chicago. the strongest in
vading British force ever to compete in
I the American event will be among the
starters. Only n short time ago, an
nouncement was made that Harry Var
don, outstanding figure In the golf world
and James Braid, five times winner OF
the British open, would be here for
| tour Of American courses in addition to
taking part In the national open. Now
word has arrived that two more stars,
J. H. Taylor and Alex SANDY Herd,
both enrolled in Britain's five immor
tails have definitely decided to pay a
visit to the States. They will arrive in
July, which leads one to infer mat they
will Join forces with Vac.5.i and Braid
/ In the open event anO attempt TO make
reprisal for the attack upon British
pride when jock Hutchinson came back
from St Andrews with the cup last
spring
Both Taylor and Herd are said to have
confirmed the arrangement by cable 10
Sumner r. Holllnder, stating that they
~ ti arrive mere ABOUT July 4 10 play
exhibitions for period Of three or four
months, but not more than three or four
matches a week
These four players have accounted for
seventeen British open championships
since 1891 the year in which Taylor
scored his first triumph with a score
Of SO. Nardon has the most victories
10 his credit. while Taylor follows
close second with five in one instance
he and Yardon were tied for the title al
the end Of the regulation number Of
holes. Yardon winning on the play-off.
Braid has accounted for five while Herd,
although one Of the leaders in the Brit
ish golf world, has been successful only
once in capturing the championship.
Taylor won twice In a row. taking the
houors in 1S9t and repeating In 1895 a
St Andrews with a score OF 81. His
next victory WAS not scored until 1900
when he gain topped the field at ST.
Andrews this time with 800. Niue years
elapsed before he was again able to win
the crown. This was ar Deal I'm 1909.
with a total Of DO. and ais final victory
came in 1913 when he won at Heylakc.
the scene Of the British womens tour
uev this year. with 500
Herds only victory was scored ia 1902
when he captured the prize In the Brit
ish open championship event ar Heylakc
however. be has always been considered
one of he greatest golfers in the world.
Despite the fact thar he is the oldest Of
the four, he finished second IN the Brit.
ish open a year ago and at one stage az
tht. omen event ou the other side last
spring. stood Il fine chance OF winning
the title Though fifty three years OF
age. Herd is still capable OF playing a
wonderful brand Of Golf.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-28
It's Richards Move
Again, in NeIU York
Boxers UniOn' War
Tex to Try for Injunction
Against Using ArmOries
for Bouts.

NEW YORK, Dec. 28-Pet weapons
are being shined up again for some more
skirmishes in the war of the New York
boxing tongs.
The recent activities Of the band out
to get Tex Richard stopped when the
major domo of Madison Square Garden
couldn't 'bc got
Jack Curley, Billy Gibson and the
other leaders Of the boxers union" had
all the inclination to fight Richard, but
they couldn't find place.
Richard with his key to Madison
Square Garden had the town ''sewed up
as far as big boxing was concerned. If
the union wouldn't work for Richard
they couldn't work at all because the big
money was confined to The garden.
Then came the decision from Albany
lifting the ban on the use OF State
armories for boxing and wrestling. Elk
pectiug such a move CUrley and Gibson
had lines on the biggest armories in
town, several with larger seating capacity
than the garden.
With the well known chuckIe Of the
let out their battle cry-"GeJ off the
stage. Tex, you've held it loug enough
Now comes Richard right back at
hem.
IN go to court for an injunction II
necessary. ! don't believe the move Is
legal" Richard said today
Backing him in opposition to the open
ing Of the atmories are Senator James
i. Walker, sponsor OF the boxing law
and William Muldoou, chairman of Tho
State boxing commlssiou-bOth power,
upstate
Richard contends that 1t IS unfair
competition for competing promoters &c
dodge the taxes paid by possessors Of
permanent quarters.