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The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
HARVEST EDITION MEETS
WITH UNIVERSAL FAVOR

Below we print some of the COM
ments which have been made during
the week:
G.. B. Matney, of the firm Of Gudgel
& Matney: "One of the nirtiest edi-
tions ever published, in my opinion,
by a town anywhere near the size of
Delta. l am pleased to have had the
opportunity to spend the money which
we did in advertising the White Eagle
Oil and Gas Company. realizing fully
that you people must have revenue to
put out such a number as the Harvest
Edition"
Frank Stewart, of the firm of Stew
art & Patterson, Cedaredge. who
patronized the publication: 1.-THE
Harvest Number of the Delta Inde-
pendent was a very creditable issue
and a great credit to every section
Of the county. 1t was splendid, in
deed"
Among the very first to compliment
the Harvest Number was n. ]. Brad
ley; Great paper, Frank"
H. II. Wolbert, assistant cashier
of the Delta National Bank: Very
fine splendid edition.
DR. E s. Corbin: Congratulations
on the Harvest Number. 1t is the
biggest thing that has been pulled in
Delta"
DR. w. w Gresham No criticism
to make. other than favorable. The
Harvest Number was a creditable edi-
ton"
Frank Anderson: Read every
word, advertising and all. of the Har
vest Number" Mr.. Anderson fur
ther commended the illustrations and
general appearance of every page.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
DELTA COUNTY GRABS
SWEEPSTAKES AT STATE FAIR

A message received from R. S. Pur-
tee, county agent, on Wednesday, an
nounced that Delta county had won
the sweepstakes on fruit display, first
prize on district display, first on per-
feet fruit and 10 individual premiums.
The Delta county display occupied
six long tables and was one of the
largest county displays ever shown at
any fair. In fact. it is said to be the
largest county exhibit ever, assembled
on any occasion.
1900 Elberta peaches were given
away to visitors yesterday afternoon,
wrapped in special booster wrap
pers.
The fruit exhibit also contained
necarines. apples, cherries, berries,
grapes, and other small fruit These
are arranged on three long tables on
plates. There are also many fine
vegetables.
Mr.. Purtee and Mr.. O'Bannon who
assisted him, are expected home to-
morrow. and we can already imagine
the smile they will be wearing as the
result of their experience.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
DISTRICT COURT IN SESSION.;
SEVERAL CASES DISPOSED OF

Judge Black is sitting in Delta
district court this week The first
case for attention was the case of the
State VS.. Tom Poulos. charged with
statutory rape. The jury was en-
panneled and the taking OF Testimony
began Wednesday afternoon.
The first witness introduced was
Mary vidmar. the complaining wit.
ness, and at the close of her testi-
mony Judge Black took the matter
under advisement. and yesterday aft.
ernoon dismissed the case. with the
ruling that the complaining witness
was Incompetent
Glen Crawley. Deputy Attorney
General. spent several days here in
vestigating the case OF Lee Sparks
and p. c. Curtis. who were arrested
last spring charged with having elk
teeth in their possession. Mr.. Craw-
ley stated that the charges were not
sufficient to constitute case against
the men and they were discharged.
The two men will start replevin pro-
ceedings to recover their elks' teeth.
Civil cases docketed are:
Jennie fOuloS vs.. ioh ouioS' W.
vorce. Millard Fairlamb representing
the plaintiff and Stewart & Stone
and George a. ShIpley the defendant
]. w. Musser vs. City of Delta.
mandamus proceedings. Plaintiff rep
resented by w. II. Burnett and VIM.
w. Dingman appearing for the city.
Mike Padilla VS.. william High,
damages for alleged killing of horse.
w. II. Burnett and John r. Charles
worth represent the plaintiff and DO
fendant respectively.
w. r. Watts ct al VS.. ChaT. F.
Birdsall, to cancel contract. Plaintiff
represented by John r, Charlesworth
and defendant by Vincent & Vincent.
Frank Drain vs.. Holly Sugar Cor
poration. money demand. Stewart &
Stone represent plaintiff. and Chas.. j.
MCMILLAN the defendant company.
The next criminal case for hearing
Ia the People VS.. Louis Noreiga,
charged with incest. He plead not
guilty. The court recessed early yes
terday afternoon to give Noreiga's at
torney time to prepare case. II con-
venes at 2 o'clock today.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
YOUNG MAN DIES AS
CLIMAX TO AUTO ACCIDENT

A deplorable accident occurred on
the Rogers Mesa grade Friday night
at about 10 o'clock, when an Overland
car carrying six men bound for Delta
plunged over the grade and through
the fence. severely injuring two, one
of whom died three hours later
The car was driven by Louis Pinyan,
whose home is in Denver. and who
was killed The other man injured
was Henry A Raule Both We're re-
moved to the Delta hospital, where
Raule is still patient.
The men were employees of the
mines at Bowie.
Relatives of young Pinyan reached
here Monday and on Tuesday the re
mains were taken to Mancos. their
former home. for burial.
The point where the tragedy oc,
Cured is regarded as the most dan.
gerous place on the entire trip from
Delta to Somerset The road reaches
the brow of the hill on slight raise,
turning sharply to the right around a
sharp curve. and drivers not familiar
with the road are unable to see the
turn. 1t is said that several cars
have driven off this place during the
past few months. but none with such
disastrous results.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
MRS. w. II. JONES DIES AT
HER ASH MESA HOME FRIDAY

On Friday, September %, the Death
Angel summoned to eternal rest Cora,
beloved wife of w. II. Jones of Ash
Mesa. after protracted illness.
Death was due to a nervous break
down.
Mrs. Jones' maiden name was Cora
VI. Crockett. and she has many
friends who had grown to love her
through years of intimate friendship.
The deceased was born in Kansas
on July 25. 1873. and was AZ years
one month and 2s days of age at the
time of her demise.
She is survived by her husband and
twelve children, the youngest about
5 years OF age.
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church Sunday after
noon at 200 o'clock. conducted by
Rev. F. w. Pimlott, and interment in
Garnet Mesa followed. There were
many beautiful floral expressions OF
sympathy,
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
INSPECTOR SAMUELS OF THE
UTILITY COMMISSION HERE

A. H. Samuels, inspector for the
state public utilities commission,
made this office a call Wednesday.
Mr.. Samuels has been on the West
ern Slope for several weeks and was
on his way to Alamosa, being called
there by the illness of his wife.
We learned from the inspector that
probably so per cent of the crop ship
ments have already gone out this
year, with the exception of onions.
which are just now starting to move
There are upwards of 5000 cars of
potatoes on the Western Slope to be
shipped, but shipments are being
somewhat retarded owing to inability
of the railroad to furnish refrigera-
tors. The only cars available in any
quantities are box cars, and some
shipments have gone out in stock
cars.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
WILL COLLECT FRUIT
FOR HOSPITAL AID

Realizing the dire need of the Delta
hospital for canned fruit and jellies
for patients. the Hospital Aid Asso-
citation has designated Canned Fruit
Day to be held Monday, october 10,
At that time trucks will call at the
homes of Delta people to collect what
ever contribution they may have.
This is land of plenty, particularly
as regards fruits. and it would seem
that each family in Delta could make
some contribution.
There are many ranchers in the
community who perhaps would help
Notify Mrs. ]. f. Hillman or any
member of the Hospital Aid Asso-
citation.
All together now. let's give several
barrels of fruit to OUR HOSPITAL!
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
USE OF STOCK AND BOX
CARS FOR EMERGENCY
MOVEMENT OF POTATOES
BY w. H. OLIN

A large number of refrigerator cars
the past six weeks have been used
for transporting peaches, pears and
early potatoes, under ice, from West
ern Slope shipping points. But very
few of these have been returned and
for this reason a dearth of refrigera-
tors for present potato loadings con-
fronts shippers and growers. The
railroad has done and is doing all that
is humanity possible to secure the re-
turn of these cars and get use of
additional refrigerators now so sorely
needed. Under these circumstances,
the use OF either stock or box cars
that are available or can be placed
on very short notice where the potato
shipper may want to use them? But"
says Mr. Shipper. "can these be used
for points off the line, south and east?
Will not the shrink be greater?"
Permit the writer to say that for
three seasons he was associated with
the Frisco Lines and well remembers
that the shippers of potatoes from the
commercial potato districts in Okla
homa and Arkansas used stock cars
almost exclusively These shipments
were sent out in June when the mat
ter of heat, shrink, etc, certainly
would be at the maximum. When a
shortage of stock cars came one sea-
son, the writer and n freight traffic
official had hard work getting these
potato shippers to even consider
refrigerator, under open ventilation
for potato shipments. They preferred
stock car. One says sunburn will
hurt the potatoes in stock cars. Then
of hay or straw over the load when
sacks have been carefully placed, so
as to shield from suns rays coming
or shining through the slat openings?
Present autumn weather prevailing
for last few days of September and
first week in October, no serious cold
or low temperatures will ordinarily
occur in crossing mountain passes to
the eastern slope.
II the car is so filed that a com
pact. symmetrical load is placed there
in, that can not well shift, and the
sacks be arranged in orderly manner
the writer feels that the receiver at
the other end will have few or no
complaints and shippers will suffer
no hardship or loss because refrigera-
tors be not available for the coming
ten days or less.
Could shipments be made as sug-
gested, then by the time colder
weather arrives the road hopes to
have sufficient number of refrigera-
tors. either returned or secured from
other sources. to protect potato ship
ments when the colder weather pre-
walls.
Certainly we believe the use of box
or stock cars for present potato ship
ping needs deserves favorable CON
sideration.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
MARKET REPORT

The following schedule of prices
furnished September 90 by courtesy
of the Associated Fruit Company.
The Delta County Farmers Supply
Company and the Delta Flour Mills
Company:
Extra Fancy Jonathan and Grimes
Golden apples. per box. 81 30 to $2.15.
Best grade potatoes. per hundred
pounds. 81.
Onions. per hundred pounds, SO.
pounds. $1.30.
Wheat. Defiance. $1So: Turkey Red,
Sl.4O: Marquis. $3.50.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
ONCE MORE ROBBERS
TRY OUT PAONIA DEPOT

The depot at Paonia seems to be
the target for burglars, as an attempt
was made Sunday night for the Sec
ond time within a fortnight to bur-
glarize the same. Also a year ago
this same place was entered.
The latest effort proved about as
successful as previous ones, as only
some cigarettes were secured. The
robbers attempted to open the safe,
using enough nitroglycerine to wreck
the entire building had it been rightly
employed, it is stated. However. they
failed to break the safe
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
MANY DELTA COUNTY
STUDENTS AT STATE NORMAL

Delta county has always led in
students at the State Normal school.
Twenty-one have already entered.
They are: Helen E. Goddard, Ivy
Austen. Lazear: Rita Dotts, Howard
Foster, Iris Fulghum. Frieda Karsten,
Raymond Koehler. Margaret McCar-
rier, Gertrude Sanders. Nettie Scott,
Clara Strong and Flossie Strong. of
Delta: Ivah NJ. Foster. Bernice Miller,
of Paonia: Mareatha Fluke, Dorothy
LeValley ELENA Laura Linman, of
Crawford: Inez Kehmeier, of Eckert;
Max Lee and Lucille B. Taylor. of
Cedaredge: Mabel Fetz. Eotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
FROM SENATOR ROCKWELL

. Paonia, Sept -. 1921. 4
. Mr.. Frank Stearns.
. Delta. Colorado.
. Dear Frank: just finished 4
= reading your Harvest Edition of
. the Independent | wish to COM
. pliment you on its quality and 4
. size. l don't think have seen 4
. in the state as good an edition 4
. covering the benefits of Delta
. county as you had in this issue. 4
. There We're many things there
. written up that l did not know
. myself and ] consider that four 4
. teen years of residence has
. given me quite a knowledge of
. general conditions throughout
. the county. One article that in
. terested me very much was the
. account of the early history of
. Delta county by Mrs Adah Price Z
q There We're few things con
. nected with the early days in
. this end of the county which she
. might have mentioned. but for =
. the county in general it is the =
. best account | have ever seen =
. and must have taken consider .
. able work and time. .
. In fact. am not given too .
. much to compliments. but | .
. should do myself and YOU an in .
. Justice if did not take this op- .
portunity to express my apprecia- .
. tion of the good work and the .
effort put forth in your Harvest .
, Number of the Independent. 1t .
, deserves lot of credit and | .
B wish to be one of the first to .
express mine. .
, With kindest regards, | remain .
Very sincerely, .
, ROBT. +. ROCKWELL. .
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH
WHEN GORED BY ANGRY BULL

l.. r. Wigram and his family and
friends are thanking their lucky stars
that he escaped death last Thursday
as he was severely gored by an angry
bull which he keeps on his place.
His hands were torn to shreds. the
tendons OF the wrists were torn loose
his knee cap Is broken and the shin
bone is fractured.
Mr.. wigram is confined to his bed
and II is not expected he will be out
for a month or six weeks.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
Says IT'S the Best Ever.


A. ]. Ice and son Lee and John
knight OF Cadiz, Ohio. spent some
time here looking over the country
with n view to locating. They state
that they are thoroughly delighted
with Delta county's climate, people
and soil Mr.. Ice says he never saw
such crops nor such fine fruit else
where. and that he expects to return
here. He also visited Grand Mesa
and went up on the rim rocks which
command view $50 miles each di-
rection. The two elders left Tuesday
for their homes, leaving Lee Ice at
the home of ]. w. Rogers at Read,
whose health is not the best. The
gentlemen were particularly Impress
ed by the onion field raised near the
Tongue Creek bridge. which made
400 sacks to the acre At the present
price of onions. So per hundred. this
means some money.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
SUGAR MEN PAY DELTA
VISIT LAST SATURDAY

Manager Holmes of the Grand juno
tion plant of the Holly Sugar Corpor-
alton, accompanied by R. N. Miller,
spent Saturday in Delta on business.
The Grand Junction plant is in shape
to receive beets and the visitors ex-
pect the Delta section to supply the
greater part of the run for this cam
paign.
Delta county. it is stated. will have
in the neighborhood of $50 to $50 cars
of sugar beets this year.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
HUNTER DlsPosEs OF MELONS
TO PEPPERS & RESHAW

W. G. Hunter of Cory has con-
tracted his crop of Honeydew melons
to Peppers & Reshaw. His crop will
run close to 1000 crates. Mr. Reshaw
will have several thousand crates this
year and the two crops will make
quite substantial shipment.
Mr.. Hunter did well off OF his small
patch of one and a half acres. and is
figuring on planting more heavily
next year.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
BEET HARVESTING STARTED
MONDAY: YIELD VERY GOOD

Beet digging began Monday morn
ing in Delta vicinity. The Austin sta
ton was the first to open for business
Tuesday morning. Delta and Sage
opened Wednesday and the other sta
tions will be ready to receive tonnage
next Monday
Agriculturist Douthitt expects the
work to go forward rapidly from this
time until the big acreage has all been
harvested.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
ODD FELLOWS FELL DOWN
BEFORE M. w. A. SlUGGERS

The ball game Sunday afternoon
between the Odd Fellows and NJ. w.
A. teams lacked interest throughout,
in that there was apparently ten
dency on the part of some of the
players TO play horse" thus robbing
the contest of that pep" which goes
so far both with players and fans.
The outcome of the game was Is
to . or thereabout.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
To Attend Convention.

NJ. II. Crissman of the First Ma
tional Bank, at Paonia. stopped here
between trains yesterday, being on
his way to Los Angeles to attend the
national meeting of the American
Bankers association. He took the
Bankers special at Grand Junction
last evening.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
RETURNS OF
WORLD SERIES BASEBALL

The Independent will furnish tele-
graphic returns of the worlds series
baseball games. and these may also
be seen ut the Gem Barber Shop.
The games will be reported inning by
inning. and batteries at close of game.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-30
PLANS FOR ARMISTICE DAY
CELEBRATION FORMULATED

The American Legion is making
tentative plans for holding unique
Armistice Day celebration, somewhat
along the lines mentioned in last
weeks Independent.
They met last evening to talk over
plans for the coming big event.
The following committees have
been appointed:
General: Blackburn, Charlesworth
and Cook
Finance: Crawford, Wright, Louis
Seicrest.
Military: Gueno, Harry Helmick
and less Burrows.
Parade: stephens, Hugh Adams
and Flores.
Boxing: Beckley. Keenan, and
Meyers.
Publicity: Jones, Daughenbaugh.
Gallup, Brattain. Kistler and Price.
Floats: VIM. May, Toungblood and
VIM Seicrest
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HOSIERY

-Childrens-These well made sturdy
stockings of medium and heavy weight
for boys and girls; scientifically"
strengthened knees, heels and toes
Cadets The hose with the guaran-
tee" Priced to suit.
-Women'stWhen women don't buy
hose at these prices they don't want
hosiery.
Women's Cotton Hose, brown,
black and white Gordon at 35c
Women's cotton and silk Isle hose
in colors, Gordon 5Oc-75c
Women's pure thread silk hose
Gordon" S1.5O-SL75
Women's glove silk, plain and
fancy -$3.OO-$5.0 90
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BISCHOF
Fall Suits fit as though tailored to indi-
vidual measure.
BISCHOF
FETCHING FALL FOOTWEAR

-Women's and Misses Dress Pumps
These stunning Fall Pumps are quite
the most beautiful and original style
that the new season has just brought
out. They are made of black Satin,
Patent or Kid with a neat strap hugging
the instep, which not only results in add
ed smartness, but also makes the Pumps
fit trim and snug to the feet. Baby
Louis heels. Sizes up to sc.
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Shoes for Men-Athough this isn't
a huge lot of shoes, you may be assured
that they are exceptionally big bargains.
Both brown and black shoes are includ-
ed in this lot and you have choice of the
different and up-to-the-minute styles.
With their welt and turn soles and to
give unusual wear. Prices to meet your
demands
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WARM COATS AND SUITS
For the Winter That is Coming

These good looking garments invite
winter to come quickly. We are en-
thusiastic about this apparel These
coats and suits have to be viewed to be
appreciated and we have no doubt that
many woman and miss who expected
to spend much more for her new suit
will take one Of these at $50 and up.
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WHAT A GREAT DIFFERENCE
GOOD SHOES MAKE

When you choose footwear here you
are assured of the highest quality and
style smartness. Just to know that
these are correct" gives an added
pleasure when you wear them. Shoes
for the school miss. A varied assert
ment that will meet every need for Win
ter. Tan brogues, so much in demand
now are shown in many new styles at
S saving values.
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For the woman of discriminating
taste, this display commands special at
tention, since the assortment is SO varied
as to permit the widest range of individ-
ual choice.
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An Unusual Assemblage of Smart
Blouses for Immediate Wear

Good looks combined with reason
able prices make these charming blouses
irresistible. They are of the fine quail
ity Crepe de Chine and Georgette, ar
tistically trimmed with beads, embroid-
cry or lace. Round or square neck and
other attractive features.
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-Children's Shoes

-Children's Shoes winter stock
has been selected with utmost care. You
will find this section prepared to meet
all requirements. Specialized fitting
service for the Riddles "Rabb and Jim
Kimmel will be pleased to show you"
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There is great variety of styles
which are especially becoming, while
coque feathers, beads and fancies are
used as trimmings Artistically draped
brims give graceful effect that takes
years from the apparent age of wom-
an.
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Mems Unions. heavies ST so to So. SO
Mems Work Gloves at------------12 lie to SITS |
Mems Best Blue Cambry Shirts at-----------$1OO
Men Khaki Shirts ------S1 SO to SZ.75-
Mems Atwood Shirts at ------------S3 90 to $3.50
Mems Hats all kinds at------------S100 to $500
Mems fusize handkerchiefs for Csc
Mems Overalls King and Ciant------------$1.Oo
Mems Overalls. Blue Buckle S1.25
Mems Overas Mogul -----S1.5 so
Mems Overals Sweet-Orr------------ $500
Mems Dress Shirts, nice variety $500
Mems Silk Shirts. Best-------------- $500 to $40
Men $ quits $500 to $1,000
Niehs ONercodts to S5O.OO
Honestly, for real merchandise you find any
thing that will stack up against this lotp
Evening star., 1921-01-22
LETTER TO MR.. STEWART.
Friendly Toward Labor of Uniting
English-Speaking Peoples.

NEW YORK, January 22.-The let
ter to John A. Stewart from Presi-
dent-elect Harding sent from Marion,
is as follows:
ITO John A. Stewart, Esq, the Sui
grave Institution. New York City:
Dear Mr.. Stewart:
The labor of uniting into still
closer amity and understanding the
English-speaking peoples of the world
has significance of good to all
Americans and to all nations and
races of the world.
"Destiny has made it historical
fact that the English speaking peo-
pies have been the instrument through
which civilization has been flung to
the far corners of the globe. ! am
Impressed not so much by the glory
that English-speaking peoples may
take to themselves as by the pro-
found duties that God has thrust upon
them-duties of being restrained, tol-
Grant and just. These duties will find
unshakable friendship and under
standing and oneness of purpose-not
for the exclusion from brotherhood OF
others, but for better brotherhood
flowing toward others.
1T believe that when the wisdom OF
America is summoned to assist the
world in building a workable as dis
tinguished from bungling agree
ment or association for the preven-
tion of war, unity of English speaking
peoples will play no small part. not
to invade the rights or exclude the
fellowship of other nations. but to
protect and include them. Faithfully
yours, WARREN G. HARDING"