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The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
ONE WAS ENoUGH-MoRE
81 WAS TOO MUCH ALREADY

On Monday afternoon the local
sheriffs office was notified to keep
. sharp lookout for two men driving
q Dodge roadster. from Grand juno
tion toward Delta, which was shy
the prescribed license tags.
Sheriff Wilson at once stationed
himself at the North Delta bridge and
detailed Undersheriff Sprung to
watch at the Fifth street entrance.
About o'clock Mr.. Sprung spied
the much sought vehicle and accost-
ed the driver who made no resistance
He invited one of the parties who
gave the name of G. W. Seer. to ride
with him and told the other who
claimed the cognomen of Fred Park
inson, to drive the Dodge ahead He
drove!
q AS he approached the city limits he
stepped on 'er" and by the time he
had reached Meeker street he was
breaking the city speed ordinance
wide open. Apparently he was at
tempting to dodge the officer. by de-
touring. At 10th and Meeker with
his car going somewhere in the neigh
borhood Of 80 miles an hour, he sud
denly leaped from the car and swung
into low for the quaint greasewood
which grows with such tropical lux
uriance in the edge of town.
Sprung saw what was up and rush
ed after him. being successful. but
IN the meantime the other bird" had
flown to parts unknown and is still
enjoying the sweet liberty of the
great outdoors.
The men are charged with stealing
the car at Taft, California. The Ran
gers who gave the warning reached
Delta Is minutes after the car ar
rived.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
BOYS HAVE BIG TIME
AT FRATERNITY BANQUET

Alfred Kyffin. Alexander Wigram
and Irvine Hunter. Delta boys, class
of 81. were royalty received when
they reached Colorado Springs last
week
On Tuesday evening they were met
at the train by big delegation and
after an Informal welcome were rush
ed to a splendid banquet. where all
kinds of stunts were engaged in. Be-
fore the conclusion of the meeting
the boys were pledged to frat So
cieties. which marks the opening of
the school activities.
Others attending from Delta were
Herbert Hillman and Bruce Kesling.
Herbert left Immediately to take up
his last years work at Columbia uni.
versity.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
ODD FELLOWS GUESTS OF THE
REBEkAhS ON ANNIVERSARY

Following their usual custom. kath-
crime Rebekah Lodge No. 65 arrang-
ed program and dinner to celebrate
the event Thursday evening. The or
der was 20 years old on September
goth. The Odd Fellows were invited
as well as some other guests.
The Program opened with singing
by the entire audience. Throw Out
the Lifeline This was followed by
carefully worded address of vel
come by Mrs. ]. d. VanVolkenburgh
and delightful response by Mr.. n.
]. Bradley for the Odd Fellows. Miss
Viola Kyffin sang in her usual pleas
ing manner. My Little Gray Home
in the West Miss Fern Smith at the
piano Mrs. +. r, Stearns read
Jane" from Booth Harrington :
Seventeen and the male quartette
composed of Messrs. VIM. Ratekin. S.
]. Kyffin, o. s. Cook and J. Welland
Jeffers gave two pleasing selections.
Mrs. Oliver Cook accompanist.
Following the program the members
and guests busted themselves with
cards until the dinner was announced
which was sumptuous chicken din
er to which each person did full jus
tice.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
REVIVAL SERVICES TO BEGIN.
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

J. w. Ballard, evangelist for the
the Church of Christ is to commence
a revival at the Christian church on
Saturday night. September "a.
Elder Ballard comes to us we'll rec
commended as an able teacher of the
Bible, and all lovers of truth will en-
joy his sermons. He is not a story
teller, but being one of the most able
speakers of Oklahoma, his subjects
are so well arranged you ned have
no fear that his sermons will be
draggy.
w A. Vickers who moved to Delta
last fall is personally acquainted with
Elder Ballard and assures us that all
who attend this meeting will be well
repaid for the time spent. Rev. Ash
ley. pastor of the Christian church
is also acquainted with the speaker.
and recognizing his ability as a tea
cher has generously. offered the use
of the Christian church for this meet
ing. and being more centrally located
than the building where the local con-
gregation has been meeting this offer
will be greatly appreciated by the
members of the Church of Christ at
this place. Meetings will continue
for two weeks. Come out and hear
this noted evangelist who has preach
ed in Alabama. Tennessee. Texas.
New Mexico. Oklahoma and other
states and is now on his way to the
coast
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
DISTRICT COURT TO
CONVENE NEXT TUESDAY

The September term OF the district
court will open here next Tuesday.
There are n number of important
cases to be heard. among them being
the case OF the People vs.. Tom Poulos
the case Of the People VS.. Tom
Pouios. statutory rape: Jennie Poulos
VS.. Tom Poulos, divorce: People VS..
Lawrence Platt. larceny: People vs..
ID. r. Newman. attempt to defraud;
People vs. p C. Curtis. possession OF
elk teeth; People VS.. Lee Sparks. pos
session OF elk teeth; People VS.. Oracle
shoemaker. killing or injuring sheep:
People vs.. Ira Allentharp. non-sup-
port; People vs. Louis Noriega. in
cest; People vs. Henry Theys. issuing
short check; People vs.. lnez l.. Rob
erts. assault.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
WooDMEN TEAM TAKES WIND
OUT OF CEDAR MESA'S SAILS

1t was a chesty bunch that gathered
at the ball park Sunday and attempt
ed to wrest the honors from the
Woodmen team for the third time.
For time it looked like walk
away. as the Delta bunch drew only
blanks for the first four innings, while
the visitors had piled up seven. About
that time change was made on third
base for Delta. as it seemed to have
a big hole in it. and it was for Clark
of Pea Green to start things coming
back. He registered the first hit, n
two-bagger at that, put out three men
on flies, one on a foul and made one
assist in the five innings.
The final score was 10 to in favor
of the Woodmen.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
PETIT JURORS SELECTED
FOR TERM OF COURT

The following have been served
with notices to appear at the Septem-
ber term of court which convenes
next week:
F. P Addleman; Eckert: John
Ashworth. Austin: w R Ashbaugh.
Delta: Lee Ament. Cedaredge; Al
bert Andreen. Cedaredge: S. A. AL
derson. Paonia: B. Barrere. Delta;
Frank Bond. Delta: Elias Beach. Del
ta: James Bainard. Hotchkiss: A. T.
Brookbank. Cedaredge; w. u. Bry
son. Cedaredge: NJ. T. Collins. Craw-
ford: E r. Coffey. Eckert: E S. Cor
bin. Delta; Ray Doughty. Hotchkiss;
F. NJ. Hinman, Austin; Swan Lin
man. Crawford: VIM. McAllister. Del
ia: James Parks, Paonia; c. NJ. Ret
tig. Hotchkiss: VIM. Smith, Delta:
Ben Shelledy, Eckert: John Young.
Cory.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
BIRTHS
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The following late briefs are re.
ported by physicians:
To Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Norris. Tues
day. September 18th n boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Norton of
Redlands Mesa, on Sunday. Septem-
ber 18th. 6pound boy As n girl
Mrs. Norton was known as.Miss Olive
Stanton OF Eckert.
To Mr.. and Mrs. r. u. Woodland,
OF California Mesa. on "Wednesday,
September 14th n boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Burritt of
Tongue Creek. on Monday. September
10Th n boy. Mrs Burritt will be re-
membered to many as Miss Edith
Burkhalter Of Delta.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Gabehart.
on Friday, September 10th. boy
To Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller of
Rock Springs, Wyoming, last week, a
girl. Mrs. Miller was until her mar.
riage Miss Mary Watts. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Frank watts OF Garnet
Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
RoeT. McMULLiN THRESHING
MACHINE KEPT VERY BUSY

Robt McMullin, the threshing ma
chine of Peach Valley, was in town
the first of the week and reports
a very busy season this year for his
machine. He has a 2O-inch New
Racine separator and 1920 Titan
tractor This is his third year for his
outfit.
The fastest work so far this year.
was set of 230 bushels of oats on
the James Dorsey place, which he
threshed in an hour and forty-five
minutes
Mr. McMullin's machine has been
threshing principally in the Peach
Valley section and considering the
new territory, most OF which has been
under cultivation less than five years
the average of grain is very good.
At the Ed Thompson place he
threshed 1923 bushels of wheat, the
average yield per acre was good.
Chas. Thompson had $50 bushels
Grasshoppers bothered considerably
this year
McClurg and ellison threshed out
200 bushels of wheat. They have 40
acres of oats which they have not
threshed.
]. ]. Fedler's wheat ran 80 bushels
to the acre He had 55 acres
Ed Sheets threshed 395 bushels of
wheat off his 10 acre tract and Harold
Jolif threshed out 224 bushels off of
Z acres.
Fred Willis only had out acres
Of wheat and his total bushels was
1888. w. E. Jackson threshed 1913
bushels. Daniels and Dorsey's job of
threshing was fair sized one. They
threshed l112 bushels from 40 acres.
C. B. Elliott's fifty-fifty ranch net.
ted SIS bushels. The average was a
trifle less than so bushels to the acre.
AL Carlson, in the Gunnison Valley,
threshed off of acres 1856 bushels.
John Horpneck, Wheatland Mesa,
had IL acres of almost new land and
his wheat netted him 405 bushels.
]. T. Crawley. Gunnison Valley, on
12 acres threshed $50 bushels.
B. Durham, at Read, off OF 8 acres,
threshed i54 bushels.
Russell Cunningham and Will Grim
threshed 1112 bushels. Their yield
was very good.
Mr. AtcMullin reports threshing this
season for the following in addition to
the above ranchers: Stanley Rich
ardson. P. A Lindebach, ]. Maroon,
F. y Goettelman, Frank Doyle, Frank
Dorei, J. !. carp, Walter Chenoweth.
Ebb Grim. Clair Holmes. Walter
williams, w. T. Crawley, r C. Raber,
Robt C. Butler, j. F. Kistler. E. A.
Francis. T. A Hazelett, Walter Ryan,
D. r Finley. Ernest Hobbs and Starr
Ensley. R. F. Pittsinger, Andy Ensley.
Andy Fiel. Geo. Ensley, R. E. Ellison,
A. L. Cook and Ernest Kiehl.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Armistiee Day ceIebration7

The American Legion Posts OF Pao-
mia and Delta are making tentative
plans for an Armistice Day celebra-
ton. November 1ith. II has been
suggested that n trench and couple
of dugouts be made. and that war
trophies be displayed. visitors pay
ing small admission fee. The Am
erican Legion members and other ex-
service men could put on an exhibit.
tion drill and II boxing match ana
dance would make n fitting climax
to the days pleasures. A football
game has been arranged between the
high school teams of Gunnison and
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
FOOT BALL BOYS BUSY
PRACTIcING ON GRIDIRON

We are told by Alva Ratekin, ath-
letic director of the High School, that
he has good bunch of timber for
expect some good reports during the
season.
The schedule has been arranged
and by reference it will be noted that
of the seven games, four will be play
ed on the home grounds. one at Grand
Junction, and one at Olathe and one
at Paonia, the Armistice day game be-
ing with Gunnison and the Thanks
giving day game with Montrose
Following is the schedule:
October 7-Hotchkiss at Delta
October 22-Cedaredge at Delta.
October 2S-Olathe at Olathe.
November 4-Grand junction at
Grand Junction. q.
November 11-Armistice Day, Gun
nison at Delta.
November 1S-Paonia at Paonia.
November 24-Thanksgiving Day.
Montrose at Delta.
The following High School students
have already reported: Ralph Side
bottom; Floyd Updegraff; Bud Bur
CESS: Harry Babb: John Gay: Ruel
Johnson: Harry Hewlett: James Ar
thur; Ernest Engelhardt: Alvin Ew-
ing: Raymond Farmer; Wallace
Bethel; James Killian: Hallock Far
rar; Richard Day: Hermie Hines:
Walton Hatcher: Semper Egnew:
Jack Charlesworth; Erwin Cummings
Lester Merchant: Tom Adams; Le-
roy Marsh: Waldo Bast: Ed Hanson:
Ted Wigram and Noel Hamm are al
so expected to return soon.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
No More FATTY" pictures.

The reign of Roscoe tFatty) Ar
buckle in the Film Kingdom is ended
and hereafter he will seek new labors
provided he escapes from the rock
pile which now looks doubtful. Ar
buckle is charged with the death of
pretty Virginia Rappe, following dis
graceful actions in the course of n
booze party" in his apartments in
Los Angeles, on September 9Th. Pic
ture house managers all over the
country have cancelled contracts for
Arbuckle films, and in this respect
the local theatre is no exception. No
more Fatty pictures will appear in
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Likes the Spirit.

a letter received from Mrs. f. S.
Smith of Claremore. Oklahoma. eX-
presses thorough appreciation of the
Independence and profound respect
for the spirit of Delta county people.
1t says in part; Il enjoy reading
your wideawake paper and though l
don't believe there is single person
in the county that l know. 1 read all
items from different towns and mesas,
and l am very much impressed with
the splendid community spirit which
seems to be displayed throughout the
county. We are hoping some day to
make our home there. Let us wish
your office and all our friends the best
of success
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Team Ran Away.

Team Ran Away.
Last week as the Star Route mail
stage for Escalante was descending a
hill Mr.. McElroy discovered that
the load was slipping and alighted to
tighten up the straps. The team took
fright and ran away, throwing Miss
Haywood. passenger, to the ground.
She was taken to the Joe Rogers
ranch and was found to have a frao-
tured shinbone. Miss Haywood was
on her way to teach at Upper Esca-
lante school. One of Mr.. McElroy's
horses was injured SO badly II had to
be shot, while the mail and wagon
were badly damaged.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
WILL CELEBRATE SILVER
WEDDING WITH BIG DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs Antoine Schmalz liv
ing on Ash Mesa. We're married %
years ago on Tuesday. September 20.
At St Michael's Catholic church high
mass was celebrated by Father Erger.
and according to pretty custom the
marriage vows were renewed.
Next Sunday they will serve we'd
ding dinner at their home to about
fifty guests.
They have twelve children, the
eldest being 81 and the youngest a
babe of four months.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Power From Sugar Factory.

BY arrangement with the Holly
Sugar company the city of Delta is
now being furnished with light and
power from the sugar factory power
plant. The increased number of mo-
ton driven machines in the city, as
well as lights used. make heavy
load to carry. and II is believed better
service will be given than in the past
Montrose has added load. resulting in
too much of peak load for the com.
pany to carry over
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
All But the Name Plate.

All But the Name Plate.
A party composed of William Car
ter. Irma Herrick, Maryella billiard
and Tom Adams attended the fair
at Hotchkiss last Thursday. and on
the return trip broke an axle. the
car skidding over the bank and
spilling out the occupants who for
tunately escaped with some shaking
up and bruises. AS the car was out
of commission the young folks came
home with friends, leaving the car
by the bank. Next day when Young
Carter returned to the scene he found
that the car had been stripped of ev-
erything portable. including tires.
tools. and even the coils of the en-.
gine. He gathered up the fragments
and had them towed into town where
they were traded in on new Henry.
The young folks say that party of
tourists camped nearby and that they
have pretty fair idea where the
trimmings" went.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Two Couples Marry.

Rev A. B. Parry Of the Baptist
church reports two marriage cere'
monies performed by himself this
week. the first being that of William
Bryan Atchley and Miss Gertie Kel'
say. both well known young people
of the uncompahgre valley. on Tues
day morning. September 20. Erwin
w. Wear OF Read and Miss Gertrude
Rose of Delta were also united mar
riage Wednesday afternoon at 200
o'clock. Congratulations are extend
ed to all
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Road Is Open.

Road Is Open.
We are informed that temporary
bridge has been built across the Gun
nison at Campbell's Switch where
the river changed its course last year
and that the road is now open to
Grand Junction by the old route.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Fine Display Onions,

II. Ono. who farms on part OF the
John f. Hillman place west of Delta
on California Mesa. brought into Del,
Ia this week nice display of yellow
Danver onions. While the collection
was taken from the field not neces'
sarily from hand-picked assemblage'
they are really the best that have
been brought to- our attention. He
had them on display at the First Ma
tional bank this week. Mr., Ono esti'
mates they will yield about 300 sacks
to the acre.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23

Bakers Leave.
Mrs. R. NJ. Baker and children, and
Mrs. Melvin Baker left Saturday for
their home at Fruita, after spending
several weeks here, the two young
men being engaged on special work
for the Independent. R NJ. Baker
joined them Monday evening, but the
other gentleman will spend the re-
mainder of the week here.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
To Have Creamery.

A number of Nucla men have filed
articles of Incorporation for the Nucla
Creamery company. C. W. Neal who
has been associated with the Delta
Creamery for some time. attended
meeting where formal arrangements
were made. and was appointed a
member OF the committee to look up
site
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
First Copy Service Star.

The editors desk is in receipt of
the first issue of the Colorado Ser
vice Star. the official organ of the
American Legion. published at Mont
rose with G. NJ. Green as editor. 1t is
good looking sheet. nicely edited,
printed on a good grade of book paper
and is a credit to the organization
which it represents. Success to the
Colorado Service Star.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Can You Tie This?

Can You Tie This?
A certain young couple We're mar
ried few days ago, and their days
and nights seemed to be filled with
fear of a charivari Wednesday even
ing about 40 friends arranged a
shower and called with canned fruit
and number of lovely presents. On
the arrival of the advance guard"
the couple quietly beat it, for other
parts. and when the main body arriv-
ed there was neither host nor hostess.
After waiting couple of hours the
would-be "showerers" collected their
dainty gifts and repaired to their
homes. much chagrined and disap-
pointed. Someone has said: There
is one born every minute" Perhaps.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Business Back This Issue.

Business Back This Issue.
a glance at this issue OF the lnde-
pendent convinces one of the up-to-
dateness of the Delta County bust
ness men. The edition was made
possible only by the loyal support of
our good friends. Check up the adverc
tisers in this issue! They are the
men who want to make Delta coun-
~ a better and bigger place to live in
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
5. S. Association.

S. S. Association.
The County Sunday School associa-
ton which was held here September
18th and 18th was interesting and
profitable, and the largest attendance
in the history of the organization, Sc
being enrolled. A list of officers
elected for the year 1922 will be
published next week.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
To State Fair.

To State Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs r. S. Purtee passed
through here yesterday on their way
to the State Fair at Pueblo. They
had big bunch OF fine Delta county
fruit for exhibition purposes and Mr.
Purtee assured us that he will bring
back some prizes. We are sure he
will, too.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
CROWDED OUT

. We ask the kind Indulgence of
. those who may expect to hnd
. certain items in the Independent
. this week. Even with A pages
Q we find we are unable to tell 1t
. all. Those items held up will
. appear in our next issue, about
. the time you have finished read
. ing the big Harvest Number
. the biggest deal ever attempted
. by any newspaper in the history
. of the Western Slope.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
North Fork People Marry.

North Fork People Marry.
At the Methodist parsonage in this
city on Wednesday, September 81,
A. Bee Converse of Paonia, and Miss
Mary Spiess of Hotchkiss were united
in marriage by Rev. F. w. Pimlott
They were accompanied by the
groom's mother. Mrs Frank Con,
verse, and his brother, Lee Converse
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Contest Settled.

SonteSt Settleo.
case of contest was heard last
week in the Montrose land office in
which Wallis Nelson was contestant
and James DeGuelle was contestee,
the contestant alleging no residence
established. Decision was rendered
in favor of the contestant
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
One More Ball Game.

The unusually fine weather still
holds out the hope for some more ball
games and one has been arranged
to take place next Sunday afternoon
between the Odd Fellows and the
Modern Woodmen
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Want Returns From series1

The Independent has been asked by
the United Press Association whether
to send this office the World Series
baseball returns. AS Independent
is member of the Association, We
will be very glad to obtain the results
of each game II the people here want
them. The only cost is that of the
tolls. It's up to you, The series
start October 4th.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Won Handsome Prizes.

Won Handsome Prizes.
At the Slippery Gulch benefit for
the American LEGION prizes were Of
fered to girls selling coupons. Miss
Walksie Hawkins won first prize, re-
ceiving $44.50 cash. Avis Dotts re-
ceived second money and Miss Turner
third.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Pretty Display.

Pretty Display.
The ornamental show case at the
Producers Market this week carries
large slab of ice in which leg o.
lamb surrounded by mountain trout
are frozen. About the ice is a green
garnish which is altogether attrac-
tive.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
Special Meeting.

Special Meeting.
F. NJ. Monroe, district manager for
the Security Benefit association. will
be here on an official visit next Fri
day, September Both, and meeting
has been called for the home of Mrs.
C. A. Pace, 1O43 Main. a o'clock. All
members and visitors welcome
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23

Miss Armand Has Overland.
Miss Joan Armand is the owner of
brand new Overland roadster. T.
E. Remley went to Denver and drove
the new car over, arriving here We'd
nesday evening.
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23

Check over the advertisers In this
ISSUE They are your friends and by
their united efforts made this issue
possible.
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LOUISA

lSpccial 80 Times pispatch
LOUISA. y. AUG. ." The ouin-
que Club, composed OF IN. young men
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Made with strong iron
frame and i2inch heavy Stat
seat and back: painted green.
Fine for porch and lawn.
While they last. sale price.
S:i.t0.
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tyre. of Charlottesville. are tho
guests OF Mrs. McIntyrc's mother.
Mrs. John .. Rhodes, of this place.
Everett Perkins. of Roanoke. lis
spending some time in Louisa.
MIR. and Mrs. bearing of Mary
land. are visiting Mrs. bearings
mother, Mira. Lido.
Mrs, l.. W. SiIus LEFT last week for
Il short stay ut her mothers home.
Malvern I'M.
MIR. aud Mrs. w. Worth Smith aud
little daughter ana i. Is. Porter have
returned from trip tn Atlantic
city.
Miss Gwcndolyn Barrett. who has
been spending the past several weeks
with her mother. Mrs. a. *. Barrett,
has returned to Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson
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GIRLS! LEMONS
WHITEN SKIN AND
BLEACH FRECKLES

Squeeze the Juic- w rSo lemons
into u bottle containing three ounces
OF orchard White, which any drug
store Will supply tor n few cents.
shake well ana YOU have a quarter
pint Of harmless ana dcIightrul lemon
bleach. Massage this swcctly fra
grant lotion into the face. neck. arms
and hands each day. then shortly note
tn" beauty and Wilderness OF your
skin.
Famous stage beauties use this
lemon lotion 10 bleach aud brink thai,
soft. clear. rosy white complexion.
also as "a frcChlc. sunburn and tan
bleach because il doesn't irrita;c.-
NdNNrtiSomnnt