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The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
eAsy WELFARE WEEK OF
INTEREST TO PARENTS

The week of April 10 to 16 VIII be
observed in Delta as Baby Weliare
Week under the direction OF the Delta
Woman's Club and the local Red cross
organization. :.
Each afternoon during the week. at
the Red Cross Community Room all
Oh ,ldren from six months to years
of age will be weighed and measured
Special lectures on topics OF vital IN
terest to mothers Will be given eVe''
afternoon during the week.
The 18th will be Baby Exhibit Day
md there will be demonstration
clinic Of local physicians and nurses,
Baby welfare week will be follow "a
by health clinics. These health clinics
are coming to have recognized place
in our larger towns and cities and are
doing great work in raising the stan
dard of American health.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
WHO WANTS TO HELP THESE
Ex-SERvicE MEN WITH JOB

In a recent letter from H. d. Locklin
of the Horticulturist Department OF
the Colorado Agricultural College. Mr..
Locklin says that there are number
of ex-service men who are takingvoca-
of ex-service men who are taking
vocational training in the various de-
partments of the college who desire
to gain some practical experience
along the lines they have studied.
Many OF those taxing horticulture
have expressed a desire to work IN
orchards on the Western Slope the
coming summer. These men will leave
college about March 18th. returning
after the fruit crop is harvested. They
are mature men and could be relied
upon much more than the ordinary
farm hand. Many of them have had
farming experience previous to enter
ing the college.
Mr.. Locklin's plan Is to let the
farmer try them out for a month and
pay the man according to what he Is
worth All. those who are interested
should write to H. d. Locklin. Chic
Deputy, State. Horticulturfst Fort
Collins. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
n. II. WHlPPLE DIES
At DELTA HOSPITAL

On Tuesday, February 18th. at the
Delta Hospital, Horace Whipple, of
Hotchkiss passed to his heavenly re-
ward after a number of weeks illness
death being due to complications in
cident to old age. He had come here
to take special treatment several
weeks before.
Mr.. Whipple was a resident Of Del
ia county for the past 20 years, own
ing ranch two miles from Hotchkiss
on the Crawford road. For several
years he conducted the Delta Steam
Laundry. returning to his ranch about
IL years ago.
The deceased was born October IA
1S48, and attained the ripe old age OF
72 years months and one day.
He is survived by his wife, one son
H. w. Whipple of Somerset, one
daughter, Mrs. ]. A. Feely Of Paonia
two step-sons and one step-daughter
Floyd and Roy Guyer, OF Washington
and Mrs. o. j. Stone, OF Paonia.
The body was taken to Hotchkiss
and funeral service1 and intermen'
were held at 10 O'Clock yesterda!
morning.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
a. q. McoRANAHAN DIES
BURIED IN DENVER

Almost simultaneously with the
passing of !. n. Conklin came the
announcement Of the death in Denver
OF George B. McGranahan. another
of, ,Delta's pioneers. who came to Delta
with the Conklin boys in 1854. Death
was due to apoplexy and occurred on
Sunday, February 18th.
Mr.. McGranahan was II years OF
age and had been n resident OF the
state for 81 years. He was born IN
Pennsylvnnia. A few years ago ne
disposed OF his interests here ana
moved to Denver where he has made
his home since. He is survived oy
his wife. Mrs. Harriet McGranahan'
three daughters and three sons. They
are Mrs. B. X. lngersoll OF Easton.
washington Mrs. Richard Gilchris'
Smith of Denver; Mrs. J. X Robin
son of Caldwell, Idaho: II. p. Butter
and II. T.. McGranahan. all OF Denver
Also his nephew, f. H.. Van De Venter
OF Delta.
Ipterment was Tuesday at Fairview
cemetery. Denver.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
MISS EDNA BARROW BECOMES
BRIDE OF CLARENCE pANNER

Yesterday evening at the First M.
f. church in Paonia, Rev. Weeks, un'
tied in marriage Miss Edna Barrow
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs w. J, Bar
row OF Hotchkiss and Mr. Clarence
Danner. The couple were attended
by Miss Thelma Barrow, sister OF the
bride and groom being present
Immediately following the ceremony
n wedding dinner was served at the
silver Grill Cafe In Paonia. about %
relatives and intimate friends OF the
bride and room being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Danner Will make
their home in Paonia where they nave
many friends who wish them success
and happiness.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR THIS YEAR

At the regular meeting of the Deita
Fire department last Thursday even
;,r officers were elected to serve for
the coming year as follows:
Fire Chief, Mayor w. Fl. Stewart.
Assistant chief, w. f. Seicrest.
Captain hose. L. f. Seicrest.
Captain chemicals, Mont Gallup.
Nozzlemen: John Sidebottom, Carr
O. Hines and Ernest Kepler.
Plugmen: c. F. Paul and Ernest
Youngblood
Iinemen: George Seabourn and
Clay Rutter.
Drivers: Mont Gallup and L. f.
Seicrest.
Secretaryttreasurer; George Sea
bourn.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Bull, Visits Us With Rope in Hand.

~ II, Bull of Cedaredge uroPpeu III.
to the Independent office the last OF
the week with full life sized rope IN
his hand and at first we thought our
existence on this earth was short, put
as time went on during his visit, ABOUT
we could learn was the simple tac'
that he desired to have his subscrip-
ton extended another year ana accord
mslv gave us check for same. we
are always to have our subscribers
visit us. but the rope idea was some
thing new.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
DELTA BOY SCOUTS
REoRGANIZE AND TAKE HIKE

Mr.. Packer is reorganihng the BOY
Scouts in Delta and one of the first
stunts headed a hike to Rouoideau
Canyon last Saturday.
There were IS boys, squads oil
each and they marched in regular
formation At noon. campfires were
built and dinner cooked in real scout
style.
The boys are quite enthusiastic
over the idea SO Mr.. Packer is plan
ming hike to some different pom.
in the locality on every Saturday tha'
the weather will permit
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
FATHER AND SON BANQUET
NEXT FRIDAY EVENING

Friday night of next week Father
and Son Banquet will be held in the
various churches under the auspices
of the Y. NJ. c. A. The local commit
tee met in Dr. Parry's study after tnis
paper went to press and more com
plete announcement will be made
from the various pulpits Sunday morn
ing. and in the next issue Oh 'h's
paper.
The secretary, G. A. Packer Is ar
ranging with the pastors for a simui-
taneous program and every father and
son over 10 and under 100 ought TO
select the church of his choice ana
go. Remember the date. Friday Fen
ruary 25th. beginning at $50 p. M
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
woMAN'S CLUB TO GIVE
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM 23Ro

The regular meeting of the Delta
Womans club will be held next Wed
nesday afternoon. February 2Sra-
patriotic program has been arranged
as follows:
patriotic Reading. Mrs, NJ. p. Weeks
Vocal Solo....,-Miss Agnes Verhois'"u
Our Local Problems OF Americanz
alton. Mrs. Grace Cummings
Patriotic Tableaux
Mesdames C. f, Harding and h. Ii
Shaffer will be hostesses.
The meeting will open promptly NJ
4 o'clock. Please be prompt.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
LICENSE CT TX MAKES BOB
eLE AND cAHsEs SOME TROUBLE

II you started to an adjoining city
with the man you loved named Thorp,
and the necessary license. and after
YOU arrived there found that his name
was Martin on the license, and then
II when you saw the report In the
daily papers and his name was 'Sharp
wouldn't you kind OF begin to THINK
you were seeing things, and wouidnt
you wonder what your real name was
and whether you were married TO
three men or to none at all?
That is about the situation in wnich
Mart Thorp and Miss Constance
Brownell found themselves last week
when they discovered that through
clerical error the groom's name nao
been written Martin e. Martin.
Naturally both parties we're ftue
shaky. The Grand Junction judge
peered over his spectacles critically
"Your name Martini" he demanded
Mart studied moment. The name
6aa a familiar note. YEP" he ven
tured, trying to kid the judge into
thinking his knees weren't playing
patty-cake. whereupon the judge be
dawned on the groom that something
was wrong. There followed some teie'
phone calls and explanations. and the
knot was effectively tied.
Next morning the paper recordeo
the name as Sharp and now the new
Mrs. Thorp doesn't feel quite sure
what her name is.
After the wedding the bride ahu
groom were rendered dance by Ira
Terry and everyone had a good tune
The newlyweds returned to Delta sat
urday and are comfortably located N
the A. NJ. Anderson residence oSi
Dodge street
Mart Thorp is one of Delta's best
Young men. steady and industrious
who spent number OF months over
seas during the late war. while ms
bride is n sweet little girl VINO was
reared in Delta and has many friends
to wish her and her husband Joy In
plenty.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
ONE OF DELTAS FIRST
PIONEERS CROSSES DIVIDE

One by one the men and women who
blazed the trails and faced the hard
ships incident to early civilization in
Colorado, are putting away their tasks
and passing into the valley of the
shadow.
Isaac NJ. Conklin, one of the most
widely known men of Delta county,
closed the book of life on February
18th. after an illness of several
months.
Mr.. Conklin consulted specialists
regarding his condition last Novem-
ber, and ascertained that he was
victim of cancer and that there was
nothing to be done but wait for the
end. Everything that loving hands
could do was done to make his suf-
fering less keen and prolong his life,
but the relief was only temporary and
during the last few weeks he prayed
for the end to hasten.
His was the Christians life, and SO
while we mourn his loss, it is with a
full realization that he was prepared
for the end and that he was not afraid.
Isaac Marvin Conklin was born in
Steuben county, New York, on the
25th day of August, 1851. He came to
Delta with his brother George in
April. 1885, and opened up meat
market in the log building adjoining
the present Arthur bakery, one of the
oldest buildings in the city.
In September, 1886, he returned to
New York and was married to Miss
Sarah Elizabeth Miller of Elmira, and
together they came to Delta where
they have made their home up to this
time
After conducting his business in the
building mentioned, the Conklin Bros.
moved to the building known as the
Conklin building and on October ].
1892 George Conklin sold his interest
to Isaac. who continued the store as
grocery store until March, 192o,
when he retired on account OF rail-
ing health. He passed from life Tues
day. February Is, 1920. at the age OF
50 years months and Il days
Mr.. Conklin was a man whom any
one might be proud to call friena.
He early sought the Savior and ~
wears ago united with the baptist
church. He was a man Of wide vision
and a clear understanding OF the
Christian life and its meaning.
| There is left to mourn the loss OF
this good man his wife. one daughter
Mrs. Helen Day of Delta, one son.
Leslie, of Indianapolis. Indiana. three
brothers. Elihu, and Alvin OF steu'
ben county, New York. George OF Del
ia, and one sister. Mrs. Adelaide
Neeley, also Of Steuben county, Ne"
York; two cousins. James Armstrong
of Hotchkiss and Leonard Armstrong
of Paonia, a niece. Mrs. Minnie PECK
of Delta, besides many other reia-
tiyes and friends who have Known
him during his lifetime.
Funeral services were heio at the
| Baptist church yesterday afternoon
Rev. A. B. Parry delivering spien-
did sermon.
The business houses were cioseo
during the funeral while a crepe on
the door of the Colorado State bank
marked the passing of its president
| There were many beautiful flowers
in respect to the memory of the de-
ceased.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
w. c. T. U. MEETS WITH MRS.
L. A. DoWD THIS AFTERNOON

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs
L. A. Dowd, GA Palmer. Friday after
noon. February 18th. Program as fol-
lows:
Deyotional. Mrs. Harry Hewlett
Roll Call. Patriotic Quotations.
Music.
Address. H. ]. Baird.
Solo. Mrs. Geo. f. Klein.
Reading. Mrs. NJ. p. Weeks.
Chorus, Boys Glee Club.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
cHAs. r. KEENE GARAGE
CHANGES HANDS THIS WEEK

This week the Charles F. Keene
Garage was purchased by +. +
Trumble:. formerly of San Miguel
county. The firm under the new
management will be known as The
Trumble Garage. and will be in charge
of first class mechanics, with all WORK
guaranteed, and kept at the same high
standard as when operated by MT
Keene.
Mr. and Mrs. Keene expect to re
main in Delta several months.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
, ,d,.,. Gymnasium Glass.

Attention of young ladies and young
matrons is called to the ladies gym
class which is being conducted at the
community rooms each Tuesday even
ing beginning at 7;so o'clock. MIS-,
Grace Cummings will teach the new
dances any many other athletic fea'
lures will be Of interest and profit TO
those who avail themselves OF the op-
portunity.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Dixon Wins on Corn.

Dixon Wins on Corn.
c. II. Dixon Of Cory, was success
in bringing home first prize on 10 ears
Of Silver Mine corn at the Denver
Stock show. where he exhbited IN
the state corn show of the farm pu-
reau division. Mr.. Dixon also received
first and second on 10 ears OF Silver
Mine corn.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
o,athe To Enlarge Water System.

At a meeting of the city council at
Olathe, it was voted to issue bonds
to the extent of $500 and not to ex-
ceed s2500 for the purpose of repair
ing and improving the water supply oi
that city. The International Trust
Company of Denver has offered to
take the bonds at SO cents on the dol
lar, the bonds to bear per cent in
terest
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Coming to Montrose.

Coming to Montrose.
Montrose Masons are feeling pretty
good over the promised visit of three
special trainloads of Ell Jebel Temple,
Mystic Shrine, of Denver. This cere-
monial session will be held on Satur-
day, June 25. A class of rs is being
prepared to take the Shrine degree.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Promoted In Service.

Promoted IN SERVICE.
Announcement is made that Charles
sfeuart has been promoted from the
office OF Forest Examiner on the Gun
nison Forest, to Forest Supervisor
His predecessor. Mr.. Kruetzer. mas
also been stepped up to the office al
For, Collins. Mr.. Steuarts vile was
until her marriage Miss Grace Hoppe
of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18

Married At Montrose.
At the home of Rev. ]. F. Ransom
on Saturday, February IL, o. U. Pitt
singer and Miss Lorraine Newman, a
Read couple, were married. They
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. D.
R. Newman of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Loses Brother BY Death.

A card received Monday from R.
Paulus. who has spent the winter at
Mauston, Wisconsin, with his brother
who was an invalid, conveys the sad
intelligence that the brother passed
away Wednesday, February 9Th, and
was laid to rest Saturday, February
18th. Mr.. R Paufus expects to re-
turn to Delta sometime this week
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Delta Cafe

Sunday, February 20. l92l.
DINNER MENU
Soup
Consomme
Fish
,, Creamed Tuna on Toast
Fried oysters
Entries
Chicken Pie
Chicken Fricassee
Grilleu- Lamb Outlets on Toast
Roast
Roast Turkey with Dressing
ysBaked Ham with Potato Salad
Roast Loin OF Pork au JUS
Vegetables.
Creamed Potatoes Carrots with Pens
Potato Salad
Dessert
4 Neapolitan Ice Cream and Cake
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
SchooIfields To Denver.

Schooifields To Denver.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Schoolfield
have sold their house in Denver ana
went over Thursday to complete ar
rangements incident TO the sale ana
mack their furniture for, shipment to
Delta. which will now be their per-
manent home. While there they VIII
visit their daughter. Mrs. Pfifer ana
family. Mr.. Schoolfield says he Is
going over to do the work while Mrs
Schoolfield holds the grand-baby.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Breaks Arm For Third Time.

Breaks Arm For Third Time.
A ink seems to be following in the
wake of Clarence Gunsolus, son OF
Mrs. C. Gunsolus of this city. for the
lady has just received word that Clar-
ence fell Friday and suffered broken
arm This arm was broken while Car
ence was skating several years ago
and again about three years ago while
playing basketball. breaking in the
same place each time.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18

Packer Visits "Y's"
Mr.. Packer, the Y. NJ. c. secre'
tary of Delta County visited the Eek
ert and Cedaredge Y's the first OF the
week. and the Olathe Y Wednesday
evening. He reports all Of these or
ranizations to be In a very thriving
condition, and receiving the hearty
support Of the communities.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
sanL.x wre.tle At reIlurIde.

sankey Wrestie at Telluride.
Irwin Sankey left Tuesday morning
for Telluride where goes to wreste
in n match there on Saturday evening
with Roy webber Of Denver. BON
men are the same weight, namely 122
pounds and the match viii be looked
forward to with great interest by 'ne
Delta boys friends.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
aI,bo, Mead COMING to Delta.

Bishop Mead Coming to Delta.
Bishop Charles l.. Mead OF Den
yer area of the Methodist Episcopal
church will be with the Delta church
Sunday, March goth. Bishop Mead Is
one Of the leading churchmen and
preachers OF America.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
on..,,ed For Append;eltI..

Operated For Appendicitis.
w. ]. Smith of California Mesa.
was taken seriously i'll last week and
on Saturday was discovered to have
appendicitis. He was rushed to the
hospital and an operation performed
from which HE is making satisfactory
Improvement.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Col. Davis In Purebred Business.

Col. Davis, the Western Slope auc-
tioneer, who has been running more
or less cattle the past few years, has
recently disposed of all his scrub
stock and announces that he viii have
nothing but pure-bred Holsteins. Mr.
Davis intends to take his Holsteins to
summer camp on the 25 Mesa earlier
than usual this year.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Wins From Gunnison.

Hotchkiss Wins From Sunn'so"'
The Hotchkiss Basket BAH team DC
feated the Gunnison Boys Basketoaii
team Friday evening, at game play.
cd at Hotchkiss. The score was "a
IN % The fame of the Hotchkiss
team is rapidly spreading and they
may Justly be proud OF this latest
achievement.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
CHANGE In Arrangement.

Change In Arrangement.
Because of the large crowds attend.
ing the Sunday evening services at
the Church of God during the revival
meetings being held, the pastor has
arranged with Rev. Ashley to hold the
service Sunday evening at the Chris
tian church.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18

"pad" Savage In Town.
w. L. Savage, the veteran resident
OF Crawford, was in Delta last Friday.
and gave the Independent office a fra
ternal call He reports everything in
good shape at his home town.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephan in San Diego.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephan In San UIeso.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stephan are
ENJOYING vacation in San Diego
California. as guests of Mr.. and Mrs
F. ]. Mathews, of Delta. They were
entertained Friday afternoon OF last
week at reception given in their
honor by Mrs. John H. Moore, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mathews. On
their return to Denver. Mr.. and Mrs.
stephan expect to stop in Delta for
short visit.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
MARKET QUOTATIONS

The following quotations are iur-
nished by courtesy of the Delta Ele-
vator Company twholesale) and Gale
& Gale (retail)
Wholesale figures quoted per Cwt
Turkey Red and Marquis Wheat S2.oo
Defiance $i'sV
Oa,, .....-...............$1.5 so
Corn, shelled and sacked Uetail) $l'So
Eggst .oo
Creamery butter
n.,. h,,tar .35c
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18

hotchkiss Business Man Here.
G. E. Douglas, Hotchkiss business
man, was here several days last week,
returning home Friday. He attended
court few days.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18

Rev. Parry Laid Up.
Rev. A. B. Parry of the Baptist
church is taking a short vacation
since having a minor operation per-
formed this morning.
The Delta independent., 1921-02-18
"rhE RED LAMP" WILL BE
GIVEN BY LOCAL TALENT

"The Red Lamp a comic play in
two acts, will be given at the PeacS
Valley school house on Friday even
ing February 2Sth. The cast of char
acters will be:
Miss Deering. spinster-----Mrs. Nutter
Harold Deering, nephew--.R- Storment
Alice Deering. niece. Mrs. McMullin
Archie Clarke. lawyer....Leslie Willis
Annia A. Shaw, maid. Mary McMullin
Bill Worth, tramp. Harold Jollif
This entertainment is looked for
ward to by residents of that section
as one of the leading events of the
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-15
THEY'RE HUMAN
William Atherton Du PuY-

DIR. w. F. Hilebrand. physicist Of the Bureau
OF Standards. missed by an eyelash the greatest
distinction that can come to a man OF science.
He almost isolated OF the ninety.two ele.
ments that go to make up the universe When
written down beside It. there appear In all the
chemistries that will be printed to the end of time
All OF the possible elements but six have been
isolated Helium Ia the only that has been
discovered in this generation 1t was first detect
ed in the sun. which 10 nnety.three million miles
away. having been revealed by the light that 1t
throws off.
DIR. Hilebrand experimenting with nitrogen
and found that two specimens OF II which he had
produced rom different substances were OF dit
ferent weights. This was strange thing which
he tried for years to explain.
He was still actively on the trail and nearing
results when Englishman beat him to II. The
Englishman found that there another gas
mixed with one Of his samples Of nitrogen and he
worked 1t out 1t was heunl. 1t gave off the
same light as the unknown substanc In the sun.
During the war American scientists found
great quantities Of helium in certain natural gas
and learned to extract II. 1t was useful for filling
observation balloons because it would not burn
explode.
Albert d. Lasker, the Chicago advertising man
who has come to be chairman of the Shipping
Board and assume the respon sbility for saliva ging
the greatest derect Of the war, spent his boyhood
in Galveston, Tex.
At the age Of twelve he took his first flyer into
journalism by starting paper which dealt with
which went into this pa per, solicited its adverts.
ing paid its bills, made pin money out OF II. 1t
was the stepping stone which led him to the ad.
:'ertising business, out OF which he is said to
have made, at the age Of forty. SS500o,o00.
Nat C. Murray. chief of the Bureau of Crop
Estimates Of the Department OF Agriculture told
me. when wheat was $3.50 bushel that 1t would
begin to slump soon and that It would decline in
nation he had given me. derived from figures Of
visible world supply Of wheat. would have been
worth a fortune to him who followed 1t and went
Copyright 1919
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-15
THEY'RE Off at Geneva!

THE Assembly of the League of
Nations is in session in Geneva,
. hard at work. The first matter
that came before it was a South
American dispute.
It's little feud between Chile,
Peru and Bolivia.
If the assembly attempts to settle
1t Chile will withdraw. If the as
sembly doesn't settle it Bolivia will
withdraw. A matter of sovereignty
is involved-which always makes a
country peevish, particularly when
it is in the wrong.
And what did the assembly do!
They filibustered-let off a lot of
hot air, so to speak-until it was
time for lunch. Then they did the
same until it was time for dinner.
Then they all patted themselves on
the back for having saved the day.
They may keep this up for a couple
of centuries.
This matter would hardly be
worth commenting upon were it not
that there are some people in this
country who still cling to the belief
that the League of Nations is an
ideal, semi Divine institution. BY
the time the League of Nations hits
its gait a Colorado Legislature, dead
locked over the appointment of a
State dogcatcher, each side using
every device to outmaneuver the
other, will hang its head in shame.