The Delta independent., 1921-09-02


join his family and spend the rest of
the summer at their ranch on Crystal
creek.
Mrs. Hattie Rumble and Miss Flor
ence and son Merle left Saturday for
a few days outing at Cebolla, where
John and George are working in the
hay.
Mart Rhodes and family are moving
from the Ralph Stoner house to the
w. H. Tuttle property. We under
stand Ralph and family will take pos
session of their property soon.
Owing to failing health, DR.. Hunt is
selling out and leaving soon for Los
Angeles. We are very sorry indeed
to lose this estimable family, but hope
for speedy recovery for the doctor.
Word was received here few days
ago to the effect that twin daughters
were born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Hobbs
at Ogden, Utah, on July 10. Mrs.
Hobbs will be remembered as Miss
Hester Shifts.
Mrs. Abbie Cooper had an infected
tonsil removed by DR.. Smith of Delta
last Tuesday. Upon removal it was
| found to have abcessed, and Mrs.
Cooper was quite ill, but is recovering
nicely at present.
, Curry Dickerson and Gordon Piburn
hauled several loads of bridge timbers
from Black Mesa last week to be used
| in the construction of the bridge
across the Cottonwood near the Nc
Kinley place.
;,,;o in
, Saturday for a few days visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Sweet and family
and other relatives, also to transact
some business pertaining to her new
office of deputy county superintendent.
Ralph Haley of Paonia is visiting at
the K c. Collins home while his par
ents, Dr. and Mrs. Haley, are taking
an outing at Salida and other points.
Pierce Gingrich and wife returned
to the Chinn ranch near Paonia Mon
day, after short visit with the for
mer's parents, Harry Gingrich and
wife, and brother Oscar and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ. Axten enter.
tanned several of their neighbors Fri
day evening in honor of Mrs. AxtelPs
birthday. Those present were Mr.
and Mrs John Teeslink, Mr.. and Mrs
o. NJ. Lewis, Mrs Josephine Ander
son, and Eric Carlson, James and
John Teeslink, and Miss Fannie Tees
link The usual games were enjoyed
and delicious refreshments served. Al
late hour the guests departed, wish
ing Mrs. Axten many happy returns o
the day.
The Rev. r. NJ. wattenbarger o
Read held services at the Baptis
church Saturday and Sunday. He was
accompanied by Mrs. WattenbargeI
and son-in-faw. E K Davis, and fam
} lily. Sunday evening while visiting a
} i'the Gene Cotton home, Marjorie, th'
) little five-year- daughter, had th'
) misfortune to fall from an apricot tre
, and break her arm. DR.. Hunt set tn
arm and the little girl rested as wei
as could be expected. They returne
home Monday morning.
: Miss Josephine Flynn and Harr
Briggs were unired in marriage Thur
day at 2 O'Clock p. m. in Delta
, Judge Goddard The contracting pa
: ties are well and favoTably know
having lived in Crawford and vicinit
, for several years. The happy coupl
: will make their home at the Brigg
ranch in Onion Valley Friday nigh
the young pevple of the valley an
neig6pors of the couple serenade
, them at their home. After the usua
l treats they an repaired to the schot
, house. where dancing was enjoyed III
til a late hour. All returned hom
I..r.s
4 Wishing Mr.. and Mrs Briggs lons
f successful and happy married life.
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