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The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
WEDDING OF r. c. RABER AND
MISS JESSIE DlILARD.

An event OF unusual interest this
week was the wedding OF Richard
C. Raber and Miss Jessie billiard, Of
Delta. which occurred Wednesda1
evening at o'clock at the beautiful
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. d. billiard. Rev. r. C. Knox
of the Presbyterian church OF Rifle
performed the ceremony. only the
family OF the bride be-
ing present.
The bride was beautifully attired
in a dress Of pink georgette and
carried a bouquet OF brides roses.
The couple were attended by J. d,
billiard, Jr.. brother Of the bride and
Mrs. r. c. Knox OF Rifle. The color
scheme, pink and white, was carried
out in the table decorations for the
elegantly served, dinner which fol-
lowed the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs Raber will make their
home at the billiard residence at
ia Grand street during the summer,
while the billiard family is at the
ranch in Escalante.
Both Mr.. and Mrs Raber are well
known here. having lived in Delta a
number OF years. During the past
eight years Mr.. Raber was one Of
the owners Of the Harding Raber
Drug Company. recently severing his
relations with the company to ac'
cept a position in the Delta National
Bank. During the recent war. he
served with much credit to himself
He was n member Of the seth divis-
ion. and took part in the offensives
at st. Mihiel and Argonne. The
bride grew to womanhood here and
was a member OF the class OF 1914
OF the High School, laker serving
several years In 4 clerical capacity
in the Delta National Bank. They
have host OF Delta friends who ex-
tend best wishes and hearty congrat'
ulations.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
cHAUTAUoUA TO OPEN JULY 1e
WITH FINE PROGRAM

Delta's fourth Chautauqua to be
given by Redpath-Horner people viii
open July 18th with a fine program
of unusual interest.
A program of exceptional interest
is being offered. The Chautauqua
will bring to Delta some of the ablest
members OF the American lecture
platform in the form Of DR.. Frank
Dixon, whose lecture, Man Against
the Mass" has become classic:
Henry A. Adrian, who brings q leo
ture that is of enhancing interest
in every agricultural community and
Of scientific moment to everyone.
Charles H. Plattenburg has some
new things to offer as a business
man and citizen. Madame Salaven-
nova, niece of a major general on
the staff of the Gar. a woman Of
rare education and charming person
ality. will bring to Delta a picture
OF the Russia OF today. Madame
Salavenova escaped from Russia at
the time of the Bolshevist revolution
and has since devoted her time to
making us understand her country
Dr. N G. Poon Chew. who is known
as the Chinese Mark Twain, is able
to tell clearly and authoritatively,
the conditions in China and Japan as
they will affect our relations with
these two countries.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
MISS FRANCES PECK BRIDE
OF WILLIAM LLOYD, JR

A wedding OF unusual importance
to many friends here was that SOL
emnized in Grand Junction Monday
evening, June 9Th, when Miss Fran
ces Marie Peck, only daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. Frank H. Peck, be-
came the bride of William Lloyd, Jr.,
local manager for the Colorado Tele-
phone company.
The ceremony, characterized by its
quiet simplicity, was performed at
the parsonage of Rev. Forrest. pas
tor of the Methodist church OF Grand
Junction, at II o'clock A. M. and in
the evening the happy pair left for a
honeymoon trip to Glenwood Springs
and Colorado Springs, after which
they will return to Delta and make
their home in the Steve Bailey resi-
dence on South Main street. This
was the plan unless the floods of
the Eastern Slope interfere.
Mrs. Lloyd is one of Delta's best
young women. She has lived here
nearly all her life, and her friends
are many. Her husband, while not
SO well known here, has lived for
number of years in Grand Junction.
and is a young man of true worth.
He is son of William Lloyd, Sr., of
Colorado Springs. He came to Delta
about year ago and has been in the
employ of the Colorado Telephone
company for a number of years.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
DELTA WITHOUT POSTMASTER
SAYS OFFICIAL WASHINGTON

According to official Washington.
Delta is without a postmaster, the
present incumbent's term having ex-
pired June 2. 1920.
"a vacancy therefore exists R
the present time, although Mr.. Geer
is holding over as acting postmas-
ter" is the information received by
the Independent. Some 40 competi-
tive civil service examinations have
been ordered in Colorado and the
Delta examination will likely be or
dered soon.
The recent order OF President
Harding is very similar to that OF
President Wilson. the only differ
ence being that the three" selected
from which a postmaster is chosen
will likely be one Republican and
two Democrats. The Republican rec
commended will be chosen by the
president. The Republicans record
will naturally be the highest"
These are years for Republicans. and
when the Democrats are in power
they make rules that provide for
their crowd.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
DELTA PIONEER LADY
DIED HERE FRIDAY

At the family home short distance
up the Gunnison valley Mrs. Sophia
Read, beloved wife of John F. Read,
passed away Friday, June 3rd, follow
ing severe illness of about three
weeks, although she had been a pat
lent sufferer for about fifteen years.
Death was due to an enlarged artery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Read have made their
home in Delta county for twenty
seven years, the town of Read being
named in their honor They were
most devoted to each other, and each
declared that he wished to outlive
the other because he was needed SO
much. The death of this splendid little
woman has left vacant place in the
home which will never be filled until
the great reunion "over there
Sophia Sheppard Vinton was born
October IS, 1s46, at Waterford, Ohio,
and departed this life June 8, 1921.
She went with her parents to Indian
ola, Iowa, in 1858. On March 25.
1867, she was married to John F.
Read. To the union were born five
sons, three of whom died in infancy.
She is survived by her husband and
two sons, Charles F. and Joseph ",
all OF whom have resided in Delta
county since 1894.
When a girl the lady united with
the Methodist church at Indianola,
Iowa, and later with the Presbyter-
ian church at Osceola, Iowa She
lived a sincere and consistent Chris
tian life and was the most loving
and devoted of wives and mothers.
Funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church Sunday, June 5.
at 2 90 o'clock p. M, Rev. F. E
Stemme bringing a message of COM
fort and consolation to the bereaved
ones. Interment was made at the
Delta cemetery
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Horchk,ss MAYOR OFFERS
"OuR pARk TO "US"

C. f. Goddard. the live wire mayor
OF the Town OF Hotchkiss. was here
this week and In conversation with
the entire populace OF Delta county
he notified that the pretty park mt
Hotchkiss belongs to them and that
they should feel free at all times to
enjoy its privileges.
Mr.. Goddard says people frequent
ly request permission to picnic there
which is altogether unnecessary. The
park IL looked after by caretaker
and his wife; many dollars have
been expended in improvements. In
cluding fine plants, swings, ocean
wave swings. etc. and all are prtvi-
legged to use them.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
WELL KNOWN COUPLE
MARRIED HERE MONDAY

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
l.. Blackburn OF Garnet mesa, on
Monday evening Miss Mona Black
burn. their daughter. was married to
Charels W. Eyer, the ceremony be.
ing performed by Rev. A. B. Parry
OF the First Baptist church OF Delta,
In the presence of the relatives and
q few friends.
Mrs. Altha Hughes and Mrs. Matte
Blackburn stood with the couple dur
ing the ceremony.
On Tuesday the newlyweds left
on n honeymoon trip to the home OF
the groom's parents in Iowa.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
WHERE THEY ARE

Immediately on receipt OF word re.
garding the flood. hundreds OF rela-
tivea sent messages in efforts to
locate those who had started for
somewhere" Most OF them have
been satisfied.
Miss Ada Horton. who loft Friday
for Ohio. WIS held up at Salida and
returned to Salt Lake where she
sent word to friends hore OF her
safety.
James Armand II detained In Dem
YER with his son. They were roturn-
ing from Fort Collins.
Edwin Mathers, a student at Boul-
dor, who was on wrecked No. 3. on
his way 10 Grand Junction for a few
days visit with friends. is safe In
Pueblo.
Alex Calhoun and HI Thornley,
wired yesterday morning from Ala
mosa that they would be homo this
afternoon
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
LOSE THEIR CATTLE
BUT ESCAPE WITH LIVES

Alex Calhoun and Hi THORNLEY,
left this city on Wednesday last
week with seven cars OF extra fine
fat beef heifers and steers for the
Kansas City markets. They reached
Pueblo just in time to encounter the
flood and for two days the families
OF both men were alarmed about
their safety Two telegrams have
been received. the first being sent
by Mr.. Calhoun on Monday stating
that all was we'll with him and Mr..
Thornley,. but that the cattle were
all lost.
A second message received yester-
day was sent from Alamosa and
stated that the two gentlemen would
reach homo this evening.
The shipment Of cattle was owned
by Mr.. Calhoun. Mr. Thornley, and
Wilbur Dillon. and is q serious loss.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
DELTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AIDS PUEBLO SUFFERS

Simultaneous with the news of the
disasterous floods on the eastern
slope Monday, the Delta Chamber Of
Commerce started a relief fund for
the aid of the sufferers in the devas-
ted districts. Arthur Fairbanks and
W. ]. Hollands were in charge of the
campaign for securing funds and by
Tuesday noon had secured subscrip-
tions amounting to s4S5.OO. The mon
ey was wired by the Delta National
Bank to the director of the Red
Cross organization in Pueblo to be
used in connection with the Red
Cross work.
, Chairman Percival E. Coombe of
the Chamber of Commerce announ-
ces that the fund is still open, and
those wishing to subscribe may do so
by leaving their payments at any OF
the Delta banks.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
DELTA COMES BACK AT
PAoNIA ON SECOND GAME

The Delta base ball boys retrieved
their lost fortunes Sunday when
they went to Paonia and won against
the Paonia team with a score that
looked like football score, % to II.
The weather was cold and rainy
and not at all propitious to the play
ing of baseball, but the Peach town
boys will probably make it up some
time later in the esason.
On Sunday the Delta team will
play a return game with Palisade at
the home grounds of the latter
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
COURT HOUSE LAWN TO
HAVE FOUNTAINS AND LIGHTS

county commissioners this week on
Monday a committee of ladies ap-
peared and requested that lights be
placed on the court house lawn ade-
quate for properly lighting the
grounds, and that sanitary drinking
fountains be installed.
Owing to the deep shade and the
size of the grounds. it is deemed
right and proper to have citizens liv-
ing in that part OF the city properly
protected In the matter OF lights. and
we feel certain that the action OF the
commissioners in granting the re-
quest will meet with the hearty ap-
proval OF all right minded citizens.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
ARKANSAS VALLEY VISITED BY
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.

On Friday, June 3. the City Of Pu-
eblo and surrounding towns we're
visited by flood from a cloud burst
which is described as the worst In
the history Of the state.
Rain had been falling for several
hours during the day ana at five
O'Clock word was received at Pueblo
and whistles were sounded warning
persons to seek safety. Many obeyed
but others either did not understand
or did not fully realize The impending
danger. The crest OF the flood
reached Pueblo at about o'clock.
While it is stated by witnesses
who survived that the horrors can
never be described, yet the first re-
ports which gave the loss Of lives at
from 1000 to 5000. were greatly ex-
aggerated. and on Wednesday forty
five bodies lay in the morgue. True
1t is that many will never be found.
having been carried away by the swol-
len waters. but conservative esti-
mates place the loss at not to eI-
ceed 200.
The property loss was extremely
heavy, as the business section from
the depot up Union avenue and Main
streets for many blocks were com
pletely destroyed, many buildings
having their entire contents washed
away. The stream in the union depot
carried a ten foot flood OF water
Saturday, the Vail hotel was filled
to the second story and many OF the
best business blocks on Main street
including the post office. had several
feet of water.
Perhaps the heaviest loss OF life
occurred on the bridge at about $3.50
O'Clock when Rio Grande train No.
enroute to Grand Junction, and
Missouri Pacific train. standing on
the bridge across the river. were
wrecked. portions OF both going into
the river. II is nit known Just how
many lives were lost. but the scenes
of suffering and horror can never be
described. So far as known, NO
western slope resident lost his life
by reason Of this calamity.
Traffic Is paralyzed, Pueblo Is
without lights or water service. and
It will be many months before con-
ditions will be normal. Yesterday al
ternoon the first mail to reach this
city from beyond the stricken city
arrived. having been carried from
Denver to Cheyenne and Salt Lake
and back by way OF Grand Junction.
Almost within the hour the great
heart of Americas people responded
to the need OF Pueblo and millions
in cash. clothing. food and neces-
sary comforts Is now being placed at
her disposal The National Red Cross
association issued an offer for the
mayor OF Pueblo to draw on It for
$50, 900 at once, and comforts from
everywhere will be rushed there rs
rapidly as possible.
A telegram from the General
Freight and Passenger agent yester-
day to Mayor Stewart announced
that arrangements had been made
whereby route would be maintain
ed during the period OF interrupted
service rs follows: An auto route
will carry passengers from Wolcott
on the Rio Grnnde to State Bridge on
the Denver G. Salt Lake, distance
of thirteen miles. the latter road
carrying them into Denver.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Fairview Mine Operating.

The Fairview mine has been leased
by Thomas R. Tygett Of Indiana, and
James Aspel Of Denver. and has re-
Gently been reopened by the two men.
The chutes and screens have been
remodeled and rearanged. A new
block OF coal will be worked. prac.
tically quarter OF a mile from the
portal. guaranteeing the best OF coal
in this mine which has produced a
favorite coal in Delta in years past
The road built by the Grand Mesa
Fuel company and graded for q
railroad, is in good condition. auto
mobiles making the trip over it with
ease Lump coal will sell at the mine
at 80 per ton. and nut coal at $2.o0
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Amono ounnIson oradu ates.

A number OF Delta county young
people will receive diplomas from
the Colorado State Normal school at
Gunnison, and the Gunnison county
high school this evening. Freida
Hollems and Francis Pinser OF Del
tn. Maude l.. Kehmeier Of Eckert.
Vornon Reynolds Of Paonia and Beth
NJ. Hopkins of Crawford will be
awarded the degree OF bachelor OF
pedagogy. Vents M. Axtell Of Craw-
ford will receive certificate in
bookkeeping and stenography, and
Chester Bennett of Hotchkiss will be
graduated from the high school. At
tho Commencement exercises this
evening. Attorney Mortimer Stone
Of this city will deliver an address.
and tho presentation OF diplomas
will be made by Hon. Catherine l.
Craig. State Superintendent Of Pub
Nc Instructioo.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Float Some Floats.

Float Some Floats.
We must prepare to have the
greatest street attractions in Delta
this year that have ever been shown.
Prospects are for the largest crowd
ever seen in Delta. and business men
are going to show their customers
and friends n good time. Many do
mot know what We have in Delta
county, 30 II is expected that those
who have business OF any kind will
have their name in the parade on
some kind OF float or decorated
auto. Get busy and help to make
a big noise on the Fourth.-W. d.
HINES, Chairman Float Committee.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Visiting Her Sister.

Visiting Her Sister.
Mrs S. J. Kyffin and family are en-
joying a visit from the lady's sister.
Mrs. NJ. c.. Krayenhof, daughter
and son, Esther and Harold, of Den
yer who reached here last Thursday
evening. They will be here about
three weeks.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Big Prospects For Big Six.

Recent reports from the field of
the Big Six Oil company in Moab,
erty of the company is steadily in
creasing in value as drilling pro-
crosses. In a letter from A L. Gerst
who is interested in the Utah field.
he says, "Loal people are much ex-
cited We are looking forward to a
big influx from outsiders. Just now
while I am writing. received a sub
scription for $4,000 from Price.
Utah. people by wire. While they
are waiting for the casing will be n
good chance for Delta people to get
stock"
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
To Denver Overland.

/. 5. Raichart of North Delta left
for Denver yesterday morning in his
car. to attend the commencement ex-
ercises at Denver University, where
Goran will graduate from the dental
department. His two daughters, Eva
and Leona, who are teachers in the
Denver city schools. will complete
their work next week and return
home with Mr.. Raichart and Goran.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
vlslt From Board Members.

c. A. Bowie and A. C. Tinsely OF
Eckcrt. who were recently elected
directors of school district Is were
In Delta Wednesday In the intcrests
Of the Eckert schools. and while hero
dropped in At the office for few
momants' chat.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Will Spend Summer at eunnison.

County Superintendent Mrs. Grace
Cummings went to Gunnison Tues
day to be in attendance at the clos
ing exercises of the normal school
Mrs. Cummings was recently ap-
pointed a member of the state eX-
amining board OF the normal by
Governor Shoup, to succeed Miss En-
ma Full of Montrose. She will re-
main in Gunnison for the summer
term, as a member Of the teaching
staff of the school.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
They Were Disappointed.

A party composed OF Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Chase and Mr.. and Mea.
VIII II. Mathers and sons started by
auto to Denver Saturday, expecting
to attend the graduating exercises OF
Denver University last evening In
which Miss Margery Mathers had a
part. but owing to the unusual floods
we're forced to abandon the trip. AZ
ter waiting several days at Sapinero
they decided to return home this
coming Sunday. Edwin Chase Ia al
so expected to reach Denver from
the military school he is attending
in the East.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Cooked Food Sale.

Cooked Food Sale.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
had a cooked food sale at Gale and
Gales store tomorrow Saturday
afternoon, beginning at one o'clock
Each member is requested to bring
'e. donation.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Interesting Lectures.

Interesting Lecturer.
Rev. William Dring. a returned
missionary from Assam. India. was
here this week and spoke in the Bap-
tist church Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday evenings. Despite the in
clement weather the house was well
filled. Rev. Dring is working under
the supervision OF the Baptist For
eign Missionary Society. He has the
faculty OF telling his experiences in
foreign fields in such a manner that
his audience can readily grasp his
thought. From here he and his wife
went to Montrose. after which he
will return to Denver.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Community Room Moves.

Community Room Moves.
The Red Cross is now comfortably
located in the new quarters in the
Mathers building, and although the
arrangement is not complete, al
ready those in charge appreciate
the added convenience over the for
mer location The Chamber Of Com
merce also occupies a suite OF rocms
in connection with the Red Cross.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Mr.. and Mrs. Tripp Return.

Mr.. and Mrs. /. J. Tripp returned
Friday from California where they
have spent several months. They
left Delta four or five years ago.
spending some time at Lyons. Colo,
and later at points on the coast
They will take up their residence on
their own property on Meeker street
about June 18th
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Has Slight Operation.

Has Slight Operation.
A L. Perry of the Hotchkiss Her
aid. spent a couple of days in the
city the latter part of the week,
having brought his 10 year old son
Clearence down to the Delta hospital
The lad was operated for the remov-
al of adenoids and diseased tonsils
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Return to Delta.

They all come back to Delta. Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Hensler, who left
here several years ago and have
seen a considerable portion of these
United States during their absence,
returned the last of the past week
to Delta and Mr.. Hensler has again
taken up his work as harness man
at the George C. Wilson Harness
and Shoe Shop.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Woman's Auxiliary Meets.

The regular meeting OF the Wom-
ans Auxiliary OF Harry A. White
Post No. 6S, American Legion. was
Tuesday afternoon at Odd Fellows
hall, The chapter meets each first
and third Tuesday OF the month at
.2:30 O'Clock. The next meeting will
be held June 21st-Mrs. Richard
Price, Press Correspondent.
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10


Bible Study Hour Wednesday, 500
Presbyterian.
e:45 A. NJ. regular classes in the
Sunday school,
lo:45 A. NJ. Childrens' Day pro
gram in the church chapel. This
program is unique and worth the at
tention Of all interested in child life.
The pastor will receive cstechism
class into the membership OF the
church. Children will be dedicated
to the Lord by Christian baptism.
Prof. Ross Wood of the California
University will give cornet and
violin solo.
700 p. NJ. Christian Endeavor So
ciety in the annex. Floyd Hinton will
lead.
500 p. NJ. Gospel service on the
church lawn, in sermon and song.
All are invited.
Prayer meeting on "Wednesday at
500 P. NJ.
Baptist.
Sunday school at 9 AS A. NJ.
Children's Day exercises at IL A. NJ.
A splendid program will be pre-
sented at this hour. consisting OF
readings and music with seven and
a half minute sermon by the pastor.
This is a day OF Song and Flow
ers and II you want a little Sun
shine" in your heart. come to this
service.
Remember this church always be-
gins its services on time. and closes
on time.
You are most cordially invited TO
worship with us. "The Homelike
Church"
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
Potatoes for Flood Sufferers!

Pueblo calling for potatoes. The local Red Cross will
send this afternoon which will be taken by express free
If you help quick with w. E. Schooield C.
A. Nahsol L. A. Smock, Hilman. The time is short
the need urgent! tB
The Delta independent., 1921-06-10
At The Churches
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Subject for Sunday, June 18th:
God The Preserver of Man"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-08

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