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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17

Dad gets settled again. and gets all
hese worries of his mind, then
hingsll be different, and you'll come,
wen II he is thereY =
"Yes, I'll come. even If he Is there.
T you ask me-" she promised.
Harris did not come back that night.
4 light rain came up, and he accepted
he excuse to sleep at Riles'. The
ruth was. he feared for his resolution
I II should be attacked by both his
wife and son. Surrender now would
,e mere weakness. and weakness was
disgrace, and yet he feared for himself
+ put to the test again. So he stayed
II Riles'. and the two farmers spent
much of the night over their plans. It
had been decided that they were to
cave within the next couple Of days,
but Harris broke the news that his
wife was going on visit. and that ar.
engagements would have to be made for
he care of the farm.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17
Pianist BoguslaWski Evokes First
Response From Many Stu
porous Patients.
DOCTORS WATCH EXPERIMENT
After Two Years Research Musician
Claims Remarkable Results From
Music In Arousinp Patients
From Mental stupor.

Chicago. March 19.-The Italian
woman sat huddled in the corner, her
thin shoulders shaking. The color
came to her bleached skin. She worked
her fingers over her face, over the
walls; she tore frantically at her
fingers with her teeth. The intermez-
20 of "Cavalleria Rusticana" ended.
The woman kneeling In the corner,
Adeline NJ, sagged down. A nurse
leaned over her and remarked:
"She says: oh, my babyl Baby
needs q mother. When am l going
homer Say, you know. that's the
first time she's spoken since they
brought her here. She refused to
nurse her baby"
Moissaye Boguslawski. Russian pian-
list, who Is now living in Chicago. fin
gered through the "Miserere" from
I'll Trovatore." Shudders crept over
the Italian woman in the corner and
she wept. The tears sped down her
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17
Old Almanac.

Old Almanac.
Burlington, Kan.-W. w. Richards
Of Lebo believes he Is the possessor
of the oldest almanac in Kansas. His
almanac was printed in 1901, thus be-
ing 22O years old. 1t was printed In
Welsh by Thomas Jones.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17


II have tried" said Harris, ''and It's
10 use. She's got those notions like
3eulah-quittin' work, and twilights
Ind sunsets and all that kind o.
hing. There's no use talkin' with her !;
eason don't count for anything.
rave her good pocketful o. money,
and told her to write for more when
,he needed 1t. She'll get over her no
ions pretty soon when she gets among
strangers. Go in and have a talk with
Ter. boy; there's no use you bein' at
outs with her, too. As for me, can't
10 anything MORE"
Il suppose you know best" he an
wered, but 1t seems-hang it, It's
against all reason that you two-that
his should happen"
"Of course 1t is. That's what l said
minute ago. But reason don't count
lust now. But you have your talk
with her, and give her any help you
AN II she wants T. get away at once"
Allan found his mother in her room,
backing trunk and gently weeping
nto 1t. He laid his hand upon her.
md presently he found her work-worn
'rame resting in his strong arms.
you're not going to leave us. moth
r, are your" he said. You wouldn't
10 thAt?"
Not II II could be helped, Allan.
But there is no help. Your father has
yet his heart on more land, and more
work. and giving up this home, and !
night as well 60 first as last. More
md more he is giving his love to work
instead Of to his family. Perhaps when
. am away for while he'll come to
himself. That's our only hope"
The boy stood helpless in this con-
LECTION. He knew something Of the
iepth Of the nature of his parents, and
ie knew that beneath an undemonstra-
i've exterior they cherished in secret
owe prOpOrti0nate to the strength Of
heir character. But the long course
Town which they had walked together
seemed now to be separating, through
ieither will nor power of their own; 1t
vas as though straight parallel lines
suddenly turned apart, and neither
Ost its straightness in the turning.
So he comforted his mother with
Mch words as he could. Loyalty to
lis father forbade laying any Of the
plame on those shoulders, and to
blame his mother was unthinkable; so
With unconscious wisdom he spoke not
# blame at all.
of course. while we are away, why
'houldn't you have visit?' he said.
Here you have been chained down to
his farm ever since can remember,
md before. And then, when l get set
led on my own homestead, you'll come
md keep house for me, won't your"
You're sure you'll want me2" she
'sked, greatly comforted by his mood.
Perhaps you'll be getting your own
too"
Not while l can have you," he an
'wered. "You'll promise, won't you7
Nothing that has happened, or can
Happen, will keep you from making
ny home yours. will it3 And when
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17

who's thereY" he demanded.
"Genl'man to see Mr.. Riles," said
the porter.
well, shoot i'm In. The door amt
locked" said Rifles. In considerable
wonderment as to who his visitor
might be.
The door opened, and a well-dressed
man of average height, with carefully
combed hair and clean-shaven face,
save for light mustache, stood re-
vealed in the uncertain glow Of the
match with which Rifles was endeavor-
Ing to find his lamp. His visitor was
man Of twenty-eight or thirty years,
with clear eyes and well-cut face, and
yet with some subtle quality In his ex-
preston that implied that under his
fair exterior lay deep cunning, and
that he was man not to be trusted
In matters where his own interests.
might be at stake.
Hello, Hiram" he said quietly.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17
Here's Another Peril
in Hitting Bottle"

Winchester, va.-The art Of
drinking from a bottle Is being
lost In this vicinity. e. Clar-
ence Smith Of Berkeley county
entertained party Of men
friends at an old-time pitch"
party. at which bottled pop was
served. One of Smiths guests
had not gurgled anything for 80
many years that when he went
about 1t in the Old-time way the
suction fastened the mouth OF
the bottle tightly to his lips and
1t could not be removed.
Finally one Of the guests pro-
cured q feather and tickled his
friend under the nose. provok.
Ing q laugh, which broke the con.
nection.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17
New ENGLAND coIloouIalIsm.

A cplloquialism in frequent use, not
only IN rural communities, but In New
England generally, Is "at that" II IL
employed to express merit where none
might be presumed. as "he's lazy, but
a decent chap at that" Hes up and
coming" Is an expression familiar to
every New Highlander, and Its meaning
IL synonymous with the rustic's. "head
up and tall over the dasher."
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-06-17

The first woman to ay from Paris
to Morocco, a distance of about l1k0
miles, made the flight In two dava
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
DELTA FANS PROMISED
REAL BASEBALL THIS YEAR

z At the meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce Monday evening, among
other things the question Of a base
bali team for Delta was discussed
somewhat and it begins to look as If
Delta will get in the game early this
season.
ASS announced several weeks ago.
Big Bill Hall is wanting to come
back and get into some business
where he can make his home and
play ball during the season. We are
all strong for Bill. and with the local
men we now have could have some in
teresting sport.
A committee of fifteen or sixteen
men was appointed at the Monday
evening meeting to make a formal
organization and we shall have some
thing definite to announce later.
In another month the arrangements
should be complete. 1t is almost use
less to wait until the middle of the
summer to get ball team started.
Now is the time. Let's go.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
INTERESTING PROGRAM TO BE
GIVEN At COMMERCIAL DINNER

The Delta Commercial club has ar
ranged for several out-of-town spea-
kers and special music for the pro-
gram at the Laycock and Kepler Gar
age tomorrow noon at which the far
mers of Delta will be guests.
The committee having charge of the
program has arranged with the Cali
fornia mesa band and the Palmer Or
chestra to furnish the music. Mr.. Wal
ter Loup of Grand Junction will rem
der several solos.
Arthur Fairbanks, chairman of the
Commercial club will preside as
toastmaster. The speakers will be
Hon. j. G. Lii of Denver; Hon. A. E
Carlton of Colorado Springs; Tony
Monnell and Charles ]. Moynihan Of
Montrose.
This is the second affair Of this
kind given by the Commercial club.
The object of the gathering is to
strengthen the bond of fellowship
and interest between the farmer and
the business man.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED TO
IMPROVE SHIPPING FACILITIES

According to q report from Denver
Monday morning. the formation OF .
voluntary committee OF Colorado citi-
sens to gather data on transportation
conditions in the state aAd The snb,
mission OF report TO the interstate
commerce commission at Washington.
IL provided In . resolution unanimous
" passed by the State Senate. The
resolution aims to secure Increased
transportation facilities and reduc-
tions in rates.
The resolution was sponsored by
Senators Rockwell. Callep. Follett
Tobin. A memorial asking congress
to restore to the Colorado public
utilities commission the right to regu-
late freight rates on interstate ship
ments was adopted by the senate. and
a memorial asking the abolition OF
the 25 per cent freight rate increase
made operative last year was adopted
by both houses.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
MRS. W. n. JONES
CLAIMED eY DEATH

On Monday, February 2sth. Mrs.
Ellen Nora Jones passed away at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. George
Snyder Of Delta, death being due to
paralysis. The deceased was born in
Indiana, July 18th, 1858, being sixty
one years old at the time of her death
She is survived by her husband, W.
H. Jones and one daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Snyder.
Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday at 1890 O'Clock from the Nj.
f. church OF which Mrs. Jones was
a devout member. Rev. Klein conduc-
ted the service. Interment was at
Garnet mesa cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones came to Delta
several months ago from Sherman
Lake, Colorado. They have many
friends here who extend their sympar
Thy to the husband and daughter.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
W. 3. c. Meeting "Wednesday.

The womans Relief Corps met
Wednesday, February 25th. Conrad
and Mrs. Cade who left Tuesday
for California were presented with a
nice thermos bottle. the presentation
being made in q very pleasing man
ner by Mrs. Kelso. and responded to
by Mrs Cade in neat little speech
expressing her heartfelt gratitude for
this kindly thought of the w. r. c.
and Get Together club, both Of which
she has been a faithful member. y
short. but very interesting patriotic
program was rendered. the first num-
ber being musical selections by the
Junior High School Glee club. These
numbers were very pleasing and ex'
ceptionally well rendered. Ashford
TAYLOR. in a clear and forceful man.
ner recited Lincoln's Gettysburg ad.
dress This was followed by two num-
bers by Jack Charlesworth on the Cor
onet. a reading by Mrs. II. J. Baird.
and the National Anthem as a closing
number. Most delightful refreshments
were served under the supervision
of Mrs. Baird. assisted by Mesdames
Perkins, zaninnctti and White.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
SPEEDING CAR LOOSE
GRAVEL RoA-1 BAD MIxuP

An accident no less than miracle.
happened a short distance south OF
Delta yesterday evening when the
Buick car driven by w. M. Merritt
attempted to pass the Dodge car oper-
ated by Ralph Giffee Of Hotchhss.
struck the loose edge OF the gravel
road. made several complete revolu-
tions, spilling out the four male oc-
cupants of the car on the ground.
When he discovered what was hap
pening. Mr.. Giffee gathered up the
members Of the wrecked car and
brought them to town where the two
requiring first aid assistance we're
ministered to by DR.. Cleland. Mr..
Merritt's injuries we're slight. having
the sealp grazed and his ear cut. A.
r. Austin had his nose badly cut,
while the other two young men es-
capped with a good shaking up and q
good coat Of dirt.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
REV. KLEIN ACCEPTS
PASTORATE IN WYOMING

Announcement was made this week
by Rev. Geo. F. Klein, pastor or the
Delta Methodist church, that he has
accepted call to the church at
Sheridan, Wyoming. and will leave
for that place about April 1st.
MIR. Klein came to Delta four and
one-half years ago and has been
faithful servant OF both his church
and. the community in general. His
wife, too. has contributed vastly to
the social and religious life OF Delta
and II is with deepest regret that we
chronicle their departure to other
fields.
The pulpit at Delta has not yet been
filled.
Rev. Klein will be greatly missed
by his many friends in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
cEpAREpGE LADY DIES
SUDDENLY AT JUNCTION

Mrs. Ellen e. -Chalfant, wife Of LeEi
Chaifant, died suddenly Tuesday
morning at Grand Junction where she
had been taking treatment for sever
al weeks. Mrs. Chalfant had suffered
for years from hernia and a weak
heart, and on Monday an operation
was performed. but her weakened con
dition and advanced years were i'll
prepared to withstand the anaesthe-
tic. She regained consciousness long
enough to greet her children who had
been summoned to her bedside.
The family were pioneers of Grand
Island. Nebraska, and spent ten years
at Crawford, Nebraska, coming to Ce-
daredge three years ago. where they
have since made their home.
The deceased was known in girl-
hood as Ellen Z. Caudell She was
born at Bowling Green. Kentucky.
on October 20, 1856. She passed from
life March l, 1921, at the age of 64
years. months and 11vdays.
On May %, iS72. she was married
to Levi Chalfant. She was the mother
of IL children, one son passing away
in the Philippines during the Spanish
American war; one daughter being
buried at Grand Island. Nebraska. and
two daughters in Iowa. Seven children
with the father survive. They are:
NJ L. Chalfant. at Story. Wyoming;
]. S. Chalfant, at Greybuil, Wyoming;
Robert Chalfant at La Junta, Colora-
do; Mrs. ]. w. Haines, Mrs. ]. S.
Gregg and Mrs. Margaret Mcdowell
of Cedaredge. and Miss Josephine
Chalfant also of Cedaredge.
Mrs. Chalfant possessed sweet
Christian character. beloved of ALL
loving all. especially children. 1t is
said of her that when facing priva-
tions of pioneer life. and while rear
ing family of eleven children, she
gave homes at various times to five
homeless children.
At the age of u years she united
with the Methodist church and lived
consistent Christian life ever since.
The body will be brought to Ce-
daredge and the funeral and interment
will be held tomorrow. in charge of
Rev. DeNIotte Of the Cedaredge
church.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
FIRST FATHER AND SON
BANQUET GREATLY ENJOYED

The Father and Son banquet Fri
day evening was unquestionably a
success. A hall large enogh to accom-
modate all the boys and their dads"
was not available, so. the banquet
was held in the dining rooms of the
Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian
churches. The Baptists report 125
present: the Methodist 120. and the
Presbyterians 116. making total Of
316.
To their toasts, the boys responded
exceptionally well. tying with the
dads" in the presentation of their
speeches. Then there were songs and
yells that all joined in with enthusi-
asm
Everyone went away feeling that
the evening was well spent in bring
ing the fathers and sons together in
a comradship that will speak well for
the future.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
PAYMENT OF GRAZING FEES
POSTPONED TO AUGUST list.

IN view OF the financial situation
which is confronting the catuemen
and sheepmen of the West. the Sc
cretary OF Agriculture. on recommen-
dation OF the Forest Service. has
provided for postponement until
August 1. 1921. of the payment Of
grazing fees for stock running on the
National Forests. These fees are or.
dinarily due from April to June /.
The postponement applies to all sea.
sons opening earlier than July 10
which will mean that II will apply to
all seasons In effect in this general
vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Local Talent To Furnish the Music.

Local Talent To Furnish the Music.
Palmer's Orchestra is fast coming
into popular favor. Last Friday they
played for dance at Cedaredge. A
good crowd and good time was had.
They have been engaged to play at n
social dance this evening at Eckert,
at Hotchkiss next Thursday evening
and at Delta next Friday evening,
at dance given under the auspices
Of the American Legion. Arrange
ments have been made whereby this
orchestra will play for all Of the Le-
gion dances. This is quite an acknow-
Judgement of their popularity among
the dancing set. after the impo tod
music which has been playing for
some of the local dances. Mr.. Palmer
has had extensive experience In this
line. and we predict the success Of
the company.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
PROMINENT cEDAREDoE
RESIDENT DIED FRIDAY

Albert Frost. aged Cedaredge resi-.
dent, died Friday after an illness OF
several weeks. The deceased was born
in England, and was IL years OF age
at the time of his death. He leaves to
mourn his death a widow and seven
children, as follows: Ernest E. Frost,
OF Eckert, Vida Hanson of Center
Colorado, Amanda Lowell, Albert and
Walter Frost of Eckert, Forest. who
is in the United States navy. and
Earl Frost and Beatrice Cease OF
Cedaredge.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday by Rev. Denote of the NJ
E church OF Cedaredge. Interment
was at Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
CAR STOLEN WHILE
OWNER CALLS ON FRIENDS

Sunday evening while Mr. and Mrs.
Asa Louk were spending the even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Graham
ON Meeker street, their Buick tour
ing car was driven away by youths
whose identity is now known.
The case was reported to the sher-
iffe office and search begun. On
Manday the car was seen at Coll
|bra& ara Mr.. and Mrs.. Lonk, and
Mrs Graham started after It. On
reaching Grand Junction they found
1t there. the parties evidently chang
ing their, minds about their route
They returned to Delta Tuesday with
the car.
The parties are couple Of Delta
youngsters. and 1t is expected arrests
will soon follow as the officers are in
close pursuit OF them.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Little Child Dies.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Trennary died Sunday after
noon at the Trennary home on Nee
ker street following several weeks
illness. Lawrence Oren Trennary was
born in Windsor, Colorado. April 4th,
1920. and was ten months and twenty
three days. The body was taken to
Eaton. Colorado, for burial Monday
by the parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Tren-
nary have resided in Delta for the
past six months, Mr.. Trennary being
in the employ of the Holly Sugar
company. They have the sympathy of
a large circle of friends here in the
loss of their only child.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
LOCAL MERCHANT RE-
TURNS FROM EASTERN TRIP

w. J. Hollands returned Sunday
morning from two weeks business
trip to the eastern markets. He spent
several days in Chicago and three
days in New York City. He says that
most of the big fellows back there
have simply charged off their losses
the first of the year, and are starting
anew. 1t is Mr.. Hollands opinion that
there will bbe no radical declines in
the market in the future, in fact, he
says there may be some advances
during the year.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
TWO YOUNG MEN HUX<
coNkLiN STORE HERE

Arrangements were completed this
week. whereby the grocery store OF
J. w. Couch & Son was purchased
by Harold V. Day and Edwin r. Shar-
man. the former for number of
years a resident Of Delta, and the
latter having spent the past winter
in the employ OF the Delta Hardware
company.
This store is the, old established
l. M. Conklin store which Mr.. Couch
purchased year ago.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Jury Disagree. in Cartwright Case.

Jury Disasrees In Cartwright Case.
The trial OF the case of the people
VS.. p. G. Cartwright who was charged
with embezzlement of the funds Of the
Sayre Oil and Gas company was
called up for hearing in the District
Friday and went to the jury Tuesday
evening The jury was dismissed
Wednesday. having failed to arrive
at verdict. 1t is understood that the
vote throughout the conference was
ten in favor OF acquittal and two for
conviction.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Baker Asks Change of Venue.

Considerable interest is manifested
in Montrose County this week over
the hearing of the motion of the at
torneys representing ]. j. Baker
charged with the murder of James
Kelley November 1st. Baker was ia,
ken to Montrose Wednesday. Merle
n. Vincent and S. n. Wheeler of
Grand Junction asked for a change
of venue to Delta or Mesa county,
They allege that the residents OF
Montrose are so prejudiced against
the defendant that he cannot secure
fair trial there.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04

Had Fine Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs Marian Glass of Cali
fornia mesa entertained last Sunday
at dinner the two teachers of the Pea
Green school. Miss May Yoxall and
Miss Lois Risby. Other guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ray, Harry killough
and daughters Ruth and Edna Kill
Tough and Miss Josie Roberts. Mrs.
Glass being from Ohio where they
raise cooks as well as presidents,it
is needless to say the dinner was
enjoyed by all.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Financial Condition Improving.

FInancIaT CohoItIoh Improving.
w. c. Overhults, cashier OF the
First National hank at Cedaredge,
was business visitor in Delta We'd
nesday. In conversation with him we
are informed that monev matters
have improved to considerable ex'
tent. In fact. according to Mr., Over
hults' view OF the situation. money
is going to he obtainable for all
legitimate business propositions, and
the farmer who is in need of n few
hundred dollars to tide him over the
spring and summer season will be
taken care of where his conditions
and security warrant the extension OF
credit
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Newiyweds Here.

Newiyweds Here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Sharman. re-
Gently from Canon City. have leased
the house near Ehrgott's on Columbia
street and are making arrangements
to take possession next week. Mr..
Sharman is one of the partners in the
firm which will open a grocery Mon
Monday in the former Conklin loca-
ton.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
ORIGINAL DAY FEATURE
NEXT WEEK AT CLUB

The program At the Delta Woman's
club nszt Wednesday. March 81 Vim
consist Of original music and literary
work contributed by able members Of
the club. The program follows in de-
tail:
Original Piano Solo Miss A Bennett
Original Story Miss Eveline Nutter
Original Song Mrs. w. F. Marshall
Original Poem Mrs. NJ. L. Coad.
Mesdames Gus Schlapp and B. o.
Windle will be hostesses.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Coop Store Has Meeting.

Coop Store Has Meeting.
At the annual meeting of the Coop
erative Trading company Monday
evening the following directors were
elected: F. B. Kesling; L. L. Haines;
]. c. Ashley; ]. T. Crawley; Fred
Newman; Marion Glass and Ed Ray.
A meeting OF these directors was to
be held last evening when officers
were to be elected.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Dr. cIelIand Returns.

Dr.. CieIiand Returns.
DIR. and Mrs. w. s. Clelland and
children returned home Saturday af-
ter a months absence. Mrs. Clelland
visited relatives in Denver while the
Doctor took postgraduate work in
the University of Chicago and visited
the Mayo Brothers hospital in Ro-
chester, Minnesota.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04

Operated at Springs.
Johnny Mccarthy returned the first
Of the week from a trip to the Eastern
Slope. He says his wife submitted to
an operation last week and is getting
along nicely.
The Delta independent., 1921-03-04
Feeding Us UP.

Feeding Us UP.
The editor and his family enjoyed
several nice breakfasts of country
country style. this week. through the
courtesy of Mrs. ]. NJ. Wildeboor.
Thanks