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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
SIX HURT WHEN
 BOATS COLLIDE
By Associated Press

New York, December 16.-SiX mem bers of the crew of the United States destroyer Graham were injured to- night in a collision with the passen- ger steamship Panama off Sea Girt, N. J.
 The bow of the Panama cut into the starboard side of the destroyer and held her fast No attempt was made to draw the vessels apart before the arrival of wrecking tugs and other craft dispatched from the navy ward in answer to wireless calls for assistance.
 Three hours after the accident, radio message from Ihe Panama said that the destroyer was resting easily across her bow and that the injured were receiving medical aid from the liners surgeon and doctorfrom the steamship General G. w Goethals, which had reached the scene of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
Richmond Mogul Gets Verdict ODer
 Virginia League


 Richmond. Va. December 16.-Ben W. Wilson. former owner of the Richmond Baseball club of the Vir- ginia league, was awarded verdict of s6,5O0 in his s5o,OOO suit against ". B. Bradley, president of the Vir- ginia league, and others. A jury in the city circuit court returned ver- dict in favor of the former mogul late this afternoon.
 The suit grew out of the action of the league in disfranehising Will son soon after the close of the 1920 baseball season. Players, which the plaintiff stated he bought and paid for, were taken from him and turned over to other clubs in the league. Wilson valued his franchise and players at s50.000, the amount asked in the suit
 Action of the former manager Tn filing his suit sets precedent in the court history of Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17

A large crowd attended the per formance of Aaron Boggs, the Freshman" which was presented, by the senior class of the Ensley High school last night at the high school auditorium. Each member of the cast had been thoroughly coached by Miss Inez Adams, director of dra- matie art, in this institution, and the performance passed off without hitch.
 This play, which was written by Walter Ben Hare, is one of the cleV- crest of it's kind, and was most anus ing. The success of this perform ance was not only due to the cast but to the stage manager, assistants, business manager and ushers as well. They were Robert DochertS- Abiz Barber, Carl Green, August Fayet Aubrey Williamson, Miss Irene Moebes, Estelle Walker, Grace Hassler and Edith Bell. A good sum was realized.
 The remains of Arthur Lee Nix, age 32 years, who died Thursday att ernoon at a local hospital, were shipped yesterday morning to Pratt vile by Echols & Angwin, where in torment was made.
 Mrs. 0. A. Ray
 News has been received in this city by Mrs. John Nagley of the death of her sister, Mrs O. A Ray (nee Julia Bates). in Asheville, N. C. The re- mains of Mrs. Ray will be brought to Birmingham and funeral services will be held this afternon at o'clock from the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. w. Harrell, 1217 Thir- ty-frst street, Norwood. Mrs. Ray has many friends in Ensley who will regret to learn of her death,
 Mrs. David M. Gardner was hos tess to the members of the Thread of the Story club yesterday afternoon at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
A College Star

Carter of Yale was one of that schools greatest hurlers and it has some great ones On May ?, 1893, in a game against the Brown university, Carter had a hand in retiring 24 of the 27 batsmen who faced him. Thusly, he struck out i6, had five as sists and one putout. Brown made only one hit. Carter didn't have a pitching error or an error of any de- scription.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17

Of the old American association Nor- rison, pitching for Syracuse. had IS assists and one put-out in nine inning game. Those were fielding assists and not ones credited from strike-outs, as was customary those days Morrison held the Brooklyn team to couple of singles and run less. Morrison was a phenomenal hurler those days, the days when the hurler stood 50 feet from the home plate and had a box six by four feet to take a hop, skip and jump before delivering the ball and, un- der those conditions, this lad Mor- rison was practically unhittable A drop ball that Morrison had perfect ed and could control, was wonder ful creation.
 In a game against the Toronto club of the old International League in 1Ss6 Morrison famed IT men. and allowed only one hit in nine-inniHe game The remarkable fact about this achievement was that Morrison used his drop ball continuously, the batsmen of the Toronto team knew exactly what was coming, but could not gauge it. Morrisons drop was started high and broke with ter rifle force within few feet of the plate. and invariably split the pan. Yes. little Mike Morrison was one of the few hurlers of that period who nossessed a real drop ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
 ", M. U, ELECTS

Carrollton. December 16.=(SpecialO The Woman's Missionary union of the Baptist church recently held their annual business meeting for the cleo tion of officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: Mrs J.. M. Pratt. president; Mrs Emma Ham mond, vice president; Mrs. ". H. Storey. treasurer; Mrs. M. B. Curry. secretary; Mrs. ". P. Noland, corre spending secretary. The local organi- zation of the Woman's Missionary union is among the most active ot its kind in the state and the recent election of officers for the coming year gives promise of even more ac- tivity than in the past. On Wednes- day and Thursday of this week a bazar was conducted by this organ ization and a neat sum was realized from their efforts that will go to a fund for improvements of the pas torium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17

An extraordinary gift article of these fine outing pajamas. These are neatly trimmed, well-made garments and real good gift ar ticle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17

Here's an excellent gift article the man. Fine velour hats in colors, all sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17

A large crowd attended the lecture delivered by Roderiek D. Mckenzie at the city hall last night on tiger and rhinocerous hunting in he jungles of India. This lecture was Illus trated by lantern slides of pictures taken on an expedition in India.
 In addition to this lecture the pro- gram included a number of musical selections by Miss C. Cornell a High land dancer and singer, and Tom Moxley tenor soloist, which were greatly enjoyed The program was given under the auspices of the Scotts club of Fairfield and neat sum was realized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
Reduced Holiday Fares
 Via Illinois Central Railroad

Tickets on sale December 21 to 25. inclusive, good returning until Jan uary 1, 1922. For fares. schedules. reservations, etc, call at Joint City Ticket Office. 2o10 First avenue. or Terminal station. J. O.. LINTON.
 District Passenger Agent 200S First avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
Eanonn HurIer

Mike Morrison was famous hurl- CT in the late sos and early sos. In game against the Brooklyn team
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
Nick cnuldn,t Mhiff ,Em

Nick Altreek. the comedian of the diamond of the present day, in his palmy days as a hurler, was never strikeout artist. In the several differ ent circuits that Nick worked in dur ing his II years as hurler, he never reached the double number in strtke- outs Seven was the highest mark he registered in the major leagues and eight was his best effort in the minor leagues. No, the wonderful Nick never gained fame by the strikeout route Control and implicit confi- dence in MT. Altrock and the other eight players was Nicks best stock in trade.
 Jim Whitney, nicknamed the "Grasshopper," while pitching for the Boston Nationals in 1884 made the greatest record in strikeouts ever registered in the National league; that is. when based on an average per game Whitney famed 261 batsmen in 35 games, an average of .42 per game This record has stood since 1876
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
Comes nack strong

An example of leaving the der rick idle. In game played october 1, 1920, Detroit vs. Cleveland, the Cleveland team hit Howard Ehmke very hard in the first two innings. scoring four runs. For wonder the derrick wasn't used and Ehmke was allowed to pitch the game out For the remaining seven innings the tall blonde pitched airtight ball and won out over 'Duster" Mails, who began as a winner but in the eighth was hit for four runs. Sometimes it works but the use of the derrick isn't always a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
MISS BERNEY GILLEN

Correspondent Messages may be Phoned to Ellis Jewelry Co.,, Ensley 367.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
MISS JANET AMseARY BRIDE
OF MR.. FRANK WILKINSON

A wedding Of interest to many was
bhat solmenized at the home of Mrs
Ella Amsbary on North Main street
at noon Tuesday, when her daughter
Miss Janet was led to Hymen's altar
by Mr.. Frank Wilkinson of Grand
Junction.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
party entered the parlor to the
strains Of Berceuse from Jocelyn rem
dered by Mrs. Walter Hillman, and
took their places. The ceremony,
characterized by it's simplicity, was
performed by Rev F. w. Pimlots OF
the Methodist church, the beautiful
ring service being employed. The
couple was unattended.
The bride was very sweet and
charming in her wedding gown OF
white Canton crepe, while her going
away gown was navy blue cloth with
hat to match The groom was attired
in black.
The wedding was followed by a
buffet luncheon. after which the hap
py couple left by auto for Grand
Junction where they will be at home
to their friends in the Antlers apart
ments.
The guest list included the follow
ing: Judge T. ]. Black and wife OF
Montrose; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. c. Will
son and son Alfred, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
G. Williams and family. Misses Eva
Louise Williams, Margaret Mathers,
Lois and Gwendoiyn Hillman served
the luncheon.
Mrs. Wilkinson was reared in Delta,
and after completing her school work
attended Boulder University a year,
later returning to Delta where she
made herself one of the valuable pri-
mary teachers for several years. She
has at all times aided in church
and social work and her absence will
be keenly felt by many.
Mr. Wilkinson spent number of
months in Delta. where he was
chemist at the sugar factory. He is
engaged in the same line of work
with the Grand Junction factory.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
STATE BOARD MAKES DECISION
IN CASE OF DISTRICT TRANSFER

The State Board of Education has
issued the following statement with
reference to the action of Mrs. Grace
Cummings. county superintendent of
Schools regarding certain districts in
the neighborhood Of Hotchkiss, in the
following language:
"The State Board of Education sus-
tains the action of Mrs. Grace Cum
mings, Superintendent of Delta coun-
ty. Colorado, in the transfer Of por-
ton OF District No. 12 and District
No. %; also the segregation OF Dis
trict No. II and the formation Of a
new district, No. "a.
The State Board of Education rec
Dmmends that Mr.. and Mrs. Craig,
Mr.. Linn and Mr.. Keough petition, as
provided by law, to have their respec-
tive properties transferred from Dis
trict No. 25 to District No. 26. and
that the county superintendent grant
the petition"
BY this action all the property of
those who desired is left in consol.
idated District No. &c. except the land
of Mr. Keller and Mr.. Finnerty.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
ENGINEER is KILLED WHEN
TRAIN PJUNGES TRU BRIDGE

Rio Grande passenger No. 1 west
bound was wrecked near Cameo 10
miles east of Grand Junction at $3.50
Wednesday morning when the bridge
gave way as the train crashed down
a steep grade going 80 miles an hour
The cause of the accident is attribut-
ed to a heavy rain which had ust fall
len. swelling the stream
Engineer Douglas Armstrong OF
Grand Junction was instantly killed
when his engine rolled down the bank
and his fireman J. D. Doyle was
severely burned. A passenger, VIII
liam Redfern. of LaHavra, California.
was also killed. while more than 30
others were injured.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
sOhCERsHERIFF FINDS CAR
BADLY WRECKED NEAR DOLORES

geographic messages from the
sheriff OF Montezuma county Satur.
DAY announced that the bort car
winch was stolen from Undersheriff
y. l. Sprung on Tuesday evening OF
last week, had been taken up at
Dolores and that two Grand Junction
yoaine men, Paul Rand, IT, and Marvin
Gearheart, 20, had been apprehended
on a charge of stealing and destroy.
ing several cars in that locality.
1t appears that the boys were suf.
thievery, as a Ford car was taken
from Palisade, simultaneously with
the Disappearance of the two boys
who had been allowed liberty
while serving sentences in the Mesa
county Jail for petty thievery. Paul
Rand was serving a thirty-day sen.
tence for stealing a bicycle at De
DeBeque while Gearheart was sew.
ing like sentence for attempting to
burglarize the Strauss clothing store
at Grand Junction.
The Ford car was abandoned near
Dominguez and the Sprung car was
used to relay the boys to Durango.
Later they for some reason doubled
back to Cortez and Dolores, after
abandoning the Sprung car which
was badly wrecked, and took two
more. In their apparently reckless
driving all the cars were consider
ably injured, except the Ford which
had no gas.
Mr. Sprung left Saturday for
Dolores to recover his car but mes
sage announced that he was obliged
to order parts from Denver and would
be delayed until at least Saturday OF
of this week.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
MAYS PAINT SHOP
OPEN TO PUBLIC

The paint and wall paper shop re-
Gently purchased by VIM A. May has
gone through a thorough reorganiza-
ton process and been restocked with
full line of all materials usually
found in a first-class shop.
The walls have been tinted and
fitted with new shelving. while a
partition separates cozy office from
the work room at the rear.
Mr. May states that he expects TO
handle wall paper and paints Of ev-
cry description for retail trade, as
well as to figure on contract work.
He is anxious to have the public call
and inspect his line. and will gladly
sell whether he does the work or rot.
His stocks includes wall paper,
paints. oils. white lead. calsomine.
enamels both white and colors. driers,
wall paper cleaners, floor and auto
paints, colors in oil, dry colors, etc.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
DELTA COUNTY FAIR
PROMISES MANY ATTRACTIONS

The long looked for premium lists
for the Delta County Fair are now
out, and are being mailed to the far
mers and others interested thruout
the county by the publishers, Messrs.
Stearns Bros. of Delta. From the
inquiries which have come to the Of
flee of the secretary for the premium
lists, the indications are that the Fair
this year is going to be better than
eyer before. The new building erect
ed for community exhibits will be
full to overflowing, and there is pros
pect for the largest fruit exhibit in
the history of the fair. Besides these
two departments it appears that the
agricultural exhibit and the livestock
will also be very large. and all avail
able space taken up. Competition for
the general as we'll as for the special
premiums is going to be very keen
this year. Inquiries are also coming
in in regard to the sport program,
and from all present indications, it is
easy to suppose that the fair visitors
will be treated to an exhibition in
this line not surpassed anywhere.
Every person who can should plan to
attend the fair this year for all three
days, as their time will be we'll occu-
pitd. and they will be we'll repaid for
their effort. The grandstand is being
enlarged in order to accommodate
this year some Of the people who
were compelled to stand up last year.
the track is being enlarged and work
ed over. and promises to be in very
excellent shape by fair time. Sep
tember 18th to 18th inclusive, this
years fair dates, should be marked
down in red letters on your calendar.
and nothing should be allowed to
hinder you from attending The fair.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
BOYS OF COMPANY C
MAKE GOOD SHOWING

Captain Carl Crawford and his boys
returned Monday evening from Rifle
Range where they spent ten days in
open competition and made very
creditable showing considering that
they had had but very little prac-
tice, while many of their oppon-
ents have been going to the practice
for several years.
Ralph Sidebottom won first place
in the Novice Match, being 500 yards,
slow fire. winning 40 out of posi-
BILE So Ernest Engelhardt tied with
several others for second. getting 4S.
There were about 200 contestants.
In the company team match this
company finished 5th out Of 16 en-
tries.
In the battalion match, the four
companies in which Delta took part
finished third out of seven entries
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
DR.. MeKELvEY GIVES MOST
VALUABLE LECTURE HERE.

The A-Muse-U theatre was fairly
well filled Wednesday evening des.
pite the inclement weather, for the
lecture of DIR. S. R. McKelvey, who is
visiting various sections of the state
in the interests of better health. His
lecture was illustrated by splendid
film, "The Gift of Life" and his ad.
dress as we'll as the film were attend
ed by utmost attention.
Time and space will not permit a
full report of his splendid message,
but from all were heard expressions
of appreciation regarding the value
of his work which is but the begin
ming of wonderful era for humanity.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
Market Reports BY Wire.

Responding to the mcessant da-
mand to have telegraphic market re-
ports daily, many ranchers have un-
tied and arranged with the Bureau of
Markets of Kansas City for this SER
vice. The only charge for this is the
toll fee which is being met by popular
subscription. Any donation from 2oc
up will be accepted and for convent
ence this office has been designated
to receive them. We will gladly give
out the information on telephone calls
from any parties interested.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
CEDAREDGE YOUNG WOMAN
DIES HERE MONDAY

Miss Laura Buzzard of Cedaredge
died Monday at the Delta hospital
following ten days illness from ap-
pendicitis and complications.
The deceased is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buzzard of
Cedaredge. She was born in Delta
January 81, 1898, being 2s years of
age at the time of her death. Be
side her parents. she is survived by
three brothers, Charley, Ollie and
Jesse, all of Cedaredge.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon from the NJ. E. church,
conducted by Rev. F. w. Pimlott, fol-
lowed by interment at the Garnet
Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
Many improvements.

VIM A. May. the paint man, has
just completed the calsomining at the
Delta National bank. second story
halls; also the new ]. f. Beckley cot
tage. which will be ready for occupan-
cy next week; the ]. c. Rowbotham
residence at Cedaredge. the w. G.
Cook residence on Howard street. and
the exterior of the handsome Dunbar
bungalow on Grand Today he is
making some needed Improvements
In the A. f. Smith lunch room. Mr.
May speaks in very optimistic man
ner about the financial outlook for
this fall
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
r. A. KING RETAINS TITLE
TO HAZARD TROPHY

AS pred.c cted last week, r. a. King,
Delta trapshooter, has covered him
self with glory in the sport world.
At Chicago Saturday. August 20, he
succeeded in retaining his title to
the Hazard trophy in a challenge
match with Ross o. Judd of st.
Charles, Illinois, breaking III out of
a possible 200. His opponents record
was 16S. The low mark was due to a
heavy lake breeze.
Mr.. King won the Hazard cup
from Fred Etchen of Coffeyville, Kan
sas in July this year.
Mr.. King also won the American
amateur doubles championship on
Monday.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
eokert Schools open Sept. S.

The schools of District No. IS. will
open Monday morning, September 5.
1921. ]. A. Hunsicker will be princ'-
pal of the high school. with Rex R
Anderson of Wray. as assistant prin-
cipal and Miss Anna McCabe of Gun
nison as teacher of French and Eng
lish Miss Nellie Haines of Cedar
edge will have charge of the 7th and
Sth grades. Miss Ruth Erickson OF
Ouray will have the intermediate
room at Central building while Mrs.
Eta NJ. Nelson of Montrose will
teach the primary room and serve in
capacity of principal. Mrs. Mary e
E'lingwood will return to Trickle
schoo, and Mrs. j. w. Gibson will
again teach the West Redlands Mesa
school Necessary repairs are being
made to the various buildings. Of the
district and every thing will be in,
readiness when the time for opening
school arrives.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
MARKET REPORT FOR LAST
THREE DAYS FROM. BUREAU

Following is condensed report of
market conditions on potatoes and
onions as furnished by the Bureau,
of Markets, Kansas City, Mo-:
Tuesday.
Potatoes: Colorado Russets and
Rurals. $3.50: Cobblers 1925 to s3.40.
Wednesday.
Potatoes. Round White and U. S..
S2.75; Idaho Rurals. SO and $3.50.
Onions: s2.I5 to $3.50.
Thursday.
Potatoes: Colorado Cobblers, s3.25
Idaho, sacked Ohios SO; Idaho
Rurals S3.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
Laid to Rest.

Laid to Rest.
The remains of Miss Halle Wen
ger who passed away Wednesday of
last week. reached Delta Monday noon
accompanied by an uncle, George
Waring of Portland. Funeral services
were held from the Eckert Presby-
terian church Tuesday afternoon.
Rev ]. H. Hunsicker officiating. as
sisted by Rev. Fry. There was large
attendance and many beautiful flow
ers were in evidence. The Rebekah
ladies held their ritualistic service at
the grave. Interment was at Eckert
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
Heavy Rain.

Heavy Rain.
The weather the past week has
been gloomy much OF the time. and
although the sun has shone part OF
each day In order to keep up his re.
putation for dishing out shines 365
days In the year. much rain has fal.
len particularly at night Beginning
Sunday and continuing until Thurs.
day night, the precipitation as re-
ported by Mrs. Il. NJ. Gets. weather
observer, was 90 inch. The heaviest
continuous fail was on Tuesday night
with Al inch.
The Delta independent., 1921-08-26
RAINS PUT kYRosH ON
CITY BASEBALL GAMES

Fans were indeed disappointed
when the rainy season set in Satur-
day and put quietus on games
scheduled for this week.
Friday evening the Woodmen and
Bronchos met in a onesided contest
the score for four innings being 8 to
in favor Of the Woodmen. The
other games scheduled were not
played.
Owing to heavy rain Sunday the
game of the Giants and Fruit boys
was not played.
This team rs slated to play Paonia
next Sunday weather permitting