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The Delta independent., 1921-10-14

pie Concert Company. This is a
unique concert consisting of solos,
duets, trios and quartets on many
kinds of instruments.
Our last and distinctive number,
and particularly interesting for chill
dren, is Reno's entertainment. He
has been magician for thirty-fve
years and has travelled in the interest
of his profession in India, Assyria and
Egypt. In his two-hour performance
he springs one surprise after another,
keeping his audience in a state of
breathless wonder. Don't forget the
date. March 90.
The tickets are $3.50 for adults. and
SIPS for children. They may be OBJ
tanned from Principal Beahm or the
Harding Raber Drug Store. 1t would
be wise to buy now, as they are
selling fast. Yours respectfully,
DOROTHY MOELLER.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
FIRST REAL INTEREST TAKEN
WEDNESDAY IN CITY ELECTION

At the Community Rooms Wednes-
day the first meeting to be held for
the purpose of putting up ticket to
be voted npon at the city election to
be held on November was held. The
meeting was called by the Chamber of
Commerce. although President Hol
lands in calling the meeting together
stated it was not the intention Of the
chamber to sponsor any particular
ticket, but the body desired to see to
it that a ticket representative of the
best interests of Delta was placed
upon the ballot.
l.. A. Dowd was chosen temporary
chairman and l.. l.. Haines chosen
secretary. After brief discussion
motion prevailed to nominate three
commissioners and to style the ticket
Business Mems Party" But one set
of candidates was nominated.
A. f. Penley was the choice for
Commissioner of Public Affairs. his
selection being made unanimous.
For Commissioner of Water, Sewers
and Lighting three were placed in
nomination, Oliver Harris receiving
10 votes. Ed Paul AZ votes. and Starr
Nelson As votes, Nelson winning the
nomination. There were ia votes
cast. the high man being chosen.
For Commissioner of Finance and
Supplies 115 votes were cast. divided
as follows: Mrs. Camilla Sanders A.
Mrs. Lille E Wilson 81, \. ]. Brad
ley So.
Motion made and carried making
the temporary organization perma-
nent
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
TO HAVE RUMMAGE TABLE
FOR OUTGROWN CLOTHING

The Red Cross society has estab
lished 'rummage table" on which
will be found various articles of wear
ing apparel for men, women and chill
dren. They are making a request
upon all who have outgrown and part
ly worn clothing. coats, dresses, un-
derwear, shoes-in short, everything
needed for human comfort-to bring
them to the Community Rooms.
Perhaps some have articles of cloth
ing which they do not feel they can
give away. In this event the Red
Cross will sell them on the Is per
cent commission plan.
These articles are not to be given
away. but sold to those who can use
them at a low cost.
1t seems almost unnecessary to add
that clothing must be clean and in
fairly good condition.
Articles will be offered for sale each
Saturday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
LEGION GETTING THINGS
SHAPED FOR ARMlSTICE DAY

The American Legion is very bsuy
these days making plans for their
Armistice Day celebration, which
promises to eclipse anything ever
heretofore attempted by this city.
The boys will meet Monday to per
feet plans. Up to date they have ar
ranged for big beef barbecue at noon
on Main street, free tc all. There will
also be an exhibition drill which will
be of interest to hundreds who have
never witnessed such an affair.
In the afternoon the high school
teams of Gunnison and Delta will par
ticipate in a football game. This
promises to be one of the best games
of the season.
In the evening boxing match will
be pulled off at the Egnew garage be-
tween Cowboy Padgett and some
other we'll known artist, and this will
be followed by a big dance.
Further announcements will be
made later.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
FUNERAL OF JACOB kElSER
HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Surrounded by the many neighbors
and friends of quarter of a century,
the mortal remains of the late Jacob
keiser We're consigned to their last
resting place Sunday afternoon.
The services We're held at the fam
lily home near Austin. Rev. F. w. Pim-
lott having charge and taking his text
from the twentythird psalm.
A mixed quartet composed of Mrs.
Edmund Stabler. Mrs. Ward b. Kee-
fer. Elmer Jarvis and Chester Pritch-
ard very beautifully rendered Asleep
in Jesus and "Rock of Ages
Captain David Keiser, brother of
the deceased, 81 years of age. recited
a portion of the constitution of the
Grand Army of the Republic. as well
as some beautiful lines arranged by
himself.
Members of the Womau's Relief
Corps of Delta attended in body and
acted as honorary escort to the Delta
cemetery. where interment was made.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
WESTERN UNION WILL
EMPLOY 80 MEN HERE

The construction crew of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company are in
Delta for the purpose of making sew
eral changes at this point. A new
cable will be put in between the depot
and the uptown office. which is said
to be entirely inadequate and not suf-
ficiently permanent for future growth.
A crew of so men are employed.
An official says this: I'VE feel
Delta will continue to grow and be-
come more important from general
business and industrial standpoint.
and We are taking advantage of this
opportunity to arrange facilities which
will undoubtedly be needed before
long"
This is mighty good news to Delta
people and we hope this man has the
correct lineup on our future.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
WomAN'S CLUB OPENS
WITH GOOD PROG RAM

The initial meeting OF the Delta
Woman's Club was held Wednesday
afternoon and n program of unusual
interest was presented
Mrs. c. II. Stewart gave an excel
lent report from the State Federation
meeting at Colorado Springs. which
was followed by the address of the
new president. Mrs. w. II. Fluallen.
Other officers made brief but spicy
responses. Miss Joan Armand made
a report on the canned fruit received
ut the hospital. and Mrs. T. f. Lamb
announced the 'rummage table at
the Community Rooms.
The ladies' chorus. Mrs. Grove. Mrs.
Pittser. Miss Bennett. Mrs. c, f
Harding. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs.
Chalmers. with Mrs. w. G. Hillman at
the piano. sang "Barcarolle'' from
Tales of Hoffman"
A social hour and refreshments
closed the afternoon. The next meet
ing will be held October &c.
The club has 113 members in good
standing.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
EARL WILSON REMOVED AS
INSURANCE COMM SSIONER

According to Denver papers. Earl
Wilson. a Delta county boy. who
served as county treasurer two terms.
deputy state auditor two years. ap-
pointed state insurance commissioner
several months ago, has been ousted
from office by the state civil service
commissioner. The report upon the
ousting of Wilson as commissioner
has been confirmed by Governor
Shoup. and becomes effective October
Is. The civil service commission
characterized his conduct as ''indis-
Greet. wanting in sound Judgment"
and found he has acted impudently
and hastily and has been badly ad-
vised and counseled."
During Mr.. Wilson's residence here
he was among the most popular of
ficials that ever held office, and his
friends will receive the announcement
with regret,
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
MERCHANTS BUYING CARNIVAL
BRINGS OUT GOOD CROWD

The first annual Buyers Carnival
brought a good crowd of shoppers to
town and they were buying right and
left The business men had offered a
number of prizes which were claimed
in every instance but three.
Nearly all the merchants report a
good business and state that they are
well satisfied with the result
Following will be found a list of
prize winners. each of whom received
$40 in cash:
To the oldest married couple: Will
liam H Bettis and Eliza Bettis, So
and 76 years of age respectively.
Combined ages 159 years. Married
October II, 1865. Residence Delta.
To the person coming the greatest
distance to the buyers carnival by
team: l.. C. Obergfell, Pitkin. Colo
RADIO.
To the person coming the greatest
distance to the buyers carnival by
auto: Elbert E. Sargent. Placerville,
Colorado.
To the person bringing the largest
number to the buyers carnival by
team: Charles Markley, Delta, Colo
RADIO. Eight in rig.
To the person bringing the largest
number to the buyers carnival by
auto: l. l.. Mcdowell, Delta, Colo
RADIO. Fifteen in car.
To the person showing slips for
largest purchases at buyers carnival.
Mrs J. f. Beckley. Delta. Colorado;
s93.75.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
BAKER DENIED MOTION
FOR NEW TRIAL

At Montrose Wednesday Judge 3
NJ Logan denied the motion of Jasper
J. Baker for new trial, and SEN
fenced him to life imprisonment for
the Killing of James Kelley last No
vember.
Bakers attorneys gave notice Oh
application to the supreme court Tor
supersedeas and were granted stay
of execution of sixty days therefor.
The defendant was returned to the
Delta Jail Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
HoTcHkiSS FALLS BEFORE
HEAVY DELTA HUSkleS

The football game between Hotch-
kiss and Delta high schools Friday
afternoon was rather one-sided. the
visitors failing to make n score wh"o
the local boys piled up A.
Our boys are getting some good
coaching under Alva Ratekin's super
vision and we expect them to make
their full share of the honors.
The touchdowns were made by
James Killian and Ted Wigram, the
latter making one on forward pass
Killian kicked one gonl
The next game will be played on
the local grounds next Friday with
Cedaredge.
The Delta boys are heavier than the
Hotchkiss lads and showed better
skill =.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
CALL FOR CANNED FRUIT
MEETS GENEROUS GIFTS

The canned fruit day" idea orig
mated by the Hospital Aid Assoc'a-
tion brought forth liberal returns. and
citizens of Delta as well rs those on
the mesas and in the valleys re-
sponded most heartily.
Up to date All quarts of canned
fruit have been received. while Cali
fornia and Ash Mesas have not yet
made returns. but aside from their
fruit they have promised beef. pork
and chickens In due time.
. Mrs. Jack Bowie. of Bowie. also
contributed number of quarts of
fruit. while several loads of squash.
pumpkins and potatoes were donated
by ranchers.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
MARKET REPORT

The following schedule of prices fur
nished by courtesy of the Associated
Fruit Company and the Delta Ele-
vator Company:
Onions. per hundred, S315 to 1925.
Potatoes. first grade. per hundred.
Sl.30.
Sl.35,
Turkey Red. per hundred S1,20.
Defiance. per hundred. sll5.
Oats. per hundred. S1.00.
Retail prices furnished by Co.
Operative Trading Company;
Eggs, per dozen. 40c.
Ranch butter. pound. 40c.
Creamery butter. pound, soc.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
PAONlA HAS HEAVY
FIRE AT PACKING PLANT

At about 11;20 o'clock Wednesday
morning fire was discovered on the
second floor of the North Fork Pack
ing Plant. in the room occupied by
box makers. and before the flames
could be subdued had destroyed the
packing shed and the shook room.
The Office was not seriously injured.
The cause of the fire is not known.
The damage is estimated in the
neighborhood of $4,000. crew of
packers was at work in the packing
room at the time the blaze started.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
GENEROUS CITIZEN OFFERS
$1,000 ON CAMPING GROUND

1t was announced Monday evening
at the meeting of the Commercial AS
sociation that a Delta man had Of
fered $1,000 to apply on a camping
ground.
Next day it leaked out and was
found that the generous citizen is
Arthur Fairbanks
This is certainly magnanimous
offer and with the loyal support being
given by the several organizations of
the city we may expect a first-class
tourists camping ground next sum-
mer.
A committee has been appointed
and will start negotiations at once.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
cARNATioN MILK BREAD
is VERY POPULAR

The popularity OF Carnation MIX
Bread. made by the Star Bakery OF
Delta, is attested not alone by Delta
sales. but by demand from other towns
on the Western Slope.
Despite the fact that some other
towns have bakeries of their own. the
merchants of those towns have learn
ed of the superior qualities of Car
nation Milk Bread and are placing
their orders here
Towns in which persons are served
by this article aside from Delta in
clude Montrose. Olathe, Cedaredge.
Crawford. Austin. Eckert, Paonia and
Lazear.
The bread Is sealed In attractive
waxed papers depicting red carna-
tions
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
WHOLESALE MERCHANT
APPRECIATES OUR EFFORTS

Another quarter has been heard
from with quantity of the milk of
human kindness" when R. L. Camp
bell. vice-presidentl of Tootle-Camp-
bell. dry goods wholesalers of Kansas
City, wrote to Will H Mathers of this
city expressing his appreciation of
the Harvest number of the Indepen-
dent. His letter follows:
Mr.. W. H. Mathers.
Delta Colo.
Friend Mathers-G am just in re-
ceipt of copy of the Delta Indepen-
dent. which you were kind enough to
mail to me have looked over this
paper very carefully and think Delta
and Delta county, and the Uncom-
pahgre valley. are to be congratulated
on this splendid issue and the effort
that has been put forth in placing
your city and county before the peo-
pie of the United States.
II is an effort of this kind that has
brought forth the splendid develop
ment that is so noticeable in your
city. county and valley. And think
Won are certainly to be congratulated
and I want to thank you for copy
of this paper.
With personal regards.
Very truly yours.
RI. CAMPBELL,
Nire-President Tootle Campbell Dry
Goods Co.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
ROTARY CLUB HOLDS
REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING

The dinner of the Rotary Club was
given at the Delta House "Wednesday
noon. Guests were A. Il. Fagerstrom
of Pueblo and Warren McCord of
Greeley. Delta visitors were ]. c.
Farrar. DR.. A. L. Miller and DR. C., II.
Burgin.
A communication from Pueblo was
read asking the Delta club, with other
clubs throughout the state, to loan
money at low rate of interest for
the rehabilitation of flood-stricken
Pueblo
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
GIANTS WIN WORLD
BASEBALL SERIES

The much mooted world series base
ball game which has been in progress
at the Polo grounds, New York, for
the past eight days ended yesterday
when the Giants of the Nationals ran
away with the fifth game of the series
and settled the question of supremacy
for another year.
Following will be found the record
of runs. hits and errors throughout
the series.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
STUDENTS WRITE LETTERS
SHOWING SPLENDID ABILITY

A letter writing contest has just
been completed in the High School
in which the student body has mani
tested a great amount of interest.
The letter was a sales letter. selling
the High School Lyceum Course, the
first number of which will be October
81
After much careful grading the
prizes were awarded as follows:
Senior, Glendora Frazier; Junior.
Ruby Johnson; Sophomore, Dorothy
Moehler; Freshman, Syble Ely. Two
of the letters follow. The other two
will appear next week:
First Prize
Delta, Colo, Oct. 13, 1921
Patrons of the Delta High School,
Delta. Colorado.
Dear Patrons:
The High School offers this year the
best Lyceum course that has ever
been offered in the history of the
school 1t consists of five numbers
of the most talented performers that
can be found anywhere.
The first number on October % is
put on by Paulo Gruppe, a cellist. He
has three accompanies; pianist, tenor
and violinist.
November brings the Premier Ar
lists, who give musical program of
light opera and popular songs. There
are five members in this group; two
men and three ladies'.
On November 25, Charles Taggart,
.4rT-
Uncle Josh stunt talking while he
plays. His humor, wit and comical
makeup will keep the audience in
gale of laughter all through the even
ing.
February 2S the Nipple Concert
Company, consisting of three men and
one lady. will give an instrumental
program OF both popular and classical
music The instruments they carry
with them are the xylophone, saxo-
phone. flute, violin. drums and traps.
On March %, Reno, the magician,
will perform some of his magic tricks.
He has toured India and Assyria and
has invented many tricks of his own.
The mysterious part of the program
is that he wears ordinary evening
clothes and carries no paraphernalia
with him.
Season tickets may be purchased
from Mr.. Beahm. the High School
principal, and from the Harding -Raber
Drug Co. The price of adult tickets
is $3.50. The price of the student
for reserved seats.
Come and enjoy the laughs. the
thrills. and mysteries.
Very sincerely yours,
GLENDORA FRAZIER.
Second Prize
Delta, Colo, Oct. Is, 1921.
Patrons of the Delta High School,
Delta, Colorado.
Dear Patrons:
AS a friend of the Redpath Lyceum,
you are receiving this letter to re
mind you of the annual Lyceum
Course this winter. In it you will find
five wonderful features consisting of
artists OF great ability. We are max
ing this year the best ever.
The first number is the strongest
musical company of the season, the
Paulo Gruppe Company. Paulo Gruppe
has Just returned from an extended
concert tout in Europe. and so We
are very fortunate in having him and
three other artists on the course.
On November 2S appear the Pre-
mier Artists. This is their third ap-
pearance on the course. These ar
lists and their program appeal to the
cultured
Charles Ross Taggart, humorist and
musician. a former student of the
New England Conservatory of Music,
appears November 25. He puts fun
into music and music into fun.
On February % we present the Hip
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
Highway Meeting.

A party Of men composed of C. H.
Stewart. W. T. McMurray and ]. E.
Beckley attended a meeting in Grand
Junction with another committee the
fore part of this week. taking up vari-
Gus highway matters of interest to
the Grand Junction-Delta road
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
Doctors Return.

UoctorS HetUrh.
Or. A. w. Macarthur returned Sat
urday from Pueblo. where he attend
ed a meeting of the State Medical
Association. DR.. Harry \. Smith. re-
tiriug president, made professional
visit to Denver. reaching home We'd
nesday morning. Mrs. Smith also
came home on Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1921-10-14
For Game Club.

For Game Club.
A meeting of all those interested IN
the formation of fish and game club
has been called for the Community
Rooms Tuesday. October %, All who
wish TO attend will be Welcome.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-15

from the spout with a rush. Hold one sheet of the letters at a time in the cloud of steam. turning 1t all ways so that every part of the writing is steamed. When the page feels quite limp. pin 1t up for few min utes. Then mix F cup of milk and F cup of cold water together in a this milkand-water mixture over the surface of the letter. The letter must lie flat on a table while you do this. Hang the letter up, then until it is all most dry. Then place 1t between two sheets of white plotting paper, with books heaped on top to weight down. I know just how precious those letters must be to you. Many mothers are framing them.
 Reader: T have a cousin who lives in a, nearby city and works in clean ing establishment. She frequently has to clean gloves. collars, rIbb ons, etc, by hand and she is troubled by the odor of gasoline which remains on the hands even long after she has touched gasoline. When her gentle man friend takes her out in the even- ing she Is embarrassed by this cling ing odor. What can she do?"
 Answer: A handful of ordinary table salt rubbed on the hands after using gasoline, will take away the odor. I would advise your cousin to keep a jar of salt at her place of bus mess, and beside 1t a bottle filled with The salt removes the otlor of gasoline and the oatmeal or bran-water, ap- piled to the hands ifnm e1iate1y after using salt. keeps the skin from be- coming frritated from the salt
 D. R.: kindly repeat your recently
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-15
Beauty Chats
ANSWERED. LETTERS.
By EDNA KENT TORRES.

Short Lashes.-Even two months Is not enough time to find any improve ment in the eyelasfes after you have begun to treat them. It may take a year. Castor odl Is usually very good but if you think its action Is slow, I'll send you a formula for an eyelash tonic that is even better. Send me g. letter with a self-addressed stamped envelope in dt.
 Mary Anne.-I know nothing of the
 merits of the tablets you are taking to increase your weight. But know that if you can manage to take two tablespoonsful of olive oil dn @ little glass of grape juice with each meal 1t w1u increase your weight remark ably fast.
 Mrs. F. B. S-If your hair .s so Night as to be aln1 oSt coloriess, the henna shampoo is just the thing to give 1t @ brighter shade. Used as a shampoo 1t does not change the color, merely gives ruddy gunts and lights to make the hair that much more at tractive.
 Get one ounce of powdered hanna and three ounces of powdered castle sosp and mix these. Put O heap ing tablespoonful into a pint of hot water, lather this hot on the head. let the father stay for ten minutes, rinse with three or four waters.
 Effeen-There is no way to remove all the hair from the arms and legs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-15

if you did. they would not look we'll. You can bleach the hairs on the arms with peroxide So they will not be an- noy1ngly noticeable. Try this for your freckles, too.
 Worried 9ixteen.-You are about ten pounds overweight. If you diet for awhile you will reduce and the pdmples wdll disappear.
 M. Dew.-You, can use a cleansing cream instead of soap if you wish, 1t is quite as cleansing, possibly more
 so. But I've found that the best way
 to cleanse the skin thoroughly is to
 use both-that is, to massage in a little cream, then wash this out with
 hot water and soap. The cream keeps the soap and water from mak-
 ing the skin too dry. in the case of 8 dry or dencace complexion. The other cream you have made course, 1t is also cleansing-any cold cream is that. But this heavier cream Is to be used after washinug
 massaged in thoroughly, and If there are wrinkles or if the skin is dry, lef,
 on all night. What remains on the 1 surface of the skin can be wiped of | with a soft cloth,
 Ponce-de-Leon.-Fr stains 1aun-
 dered in are hard to remove from | linen, but javeNe water would prolb- | ably help @ great deal, Build ul 1 the bust by deep breathing exer- cises, and massage with cocoa butte though if 1t has gone flat after wean- ing a baby, 1t will be hard to fatter | it again.
 All inqutrfes addressed to Miss Forbes in care of the 'sBeauty Chats department will be answered in these columns in tlladr turn. This requires
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-15

published recipe for Dill Jickles. I missed it.''
 Answer: To Put Up One Quart of Dill Pickles: Fill a glass jar with cucunlbers the size of a finger and between them sprinkle a few dill seeds. When the jar is filled, add tablespoon of salt and pour cold water into the jar till full. Put more dill seed on top of pickles and a few grape tendri1s if you have them. then seal air-tight. Each day put the clos ed Jars in the sun. The water will get cloudy and then in time, it will clear again-then the pickles are ready for use.
 Tomorrow-PIanni the Thanks giving Dinner.
 All inquiries addressed to Miss Kirkman in care of the Efficient Housekeeping" department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires considerable time, however, owing to the great number received. So if a personal or quicker reply is desired, stamped and self addressed envelope must be enclosed with the question.-Ed1tor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-15
A TEACHER-JANTTRESS

Washington, Nov. 14-'Eere's a 'ot one!
 One of the public schools here boasted of a woman janitor, the only one in town. This was possible be- cause the heat was artificial and there was no furnace to stoke. Her duties were sweeping the building, mopping the floors, and so on.
 All went well until complaints be- gan pouring into the office Of the Su- perintendent of Schools that the lady janitor was conducting classes in tgpewriting.
 The versatile ja.nitor-teacher's resignation has been requested and a warning issued to all local school principals that public school en- pIoyes, however talented they may be in other directions must be held strictly to their ratings.