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The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
A MONTANA WALL
SAYS TOO MUCH MIXTURE"

A Montana firm, in an effort to
stimulate trading among the people
Of that state, sends broadcast this
complaint: There is nothing the
matter with Montana, except that en-
tirely too many OF us get up in the
morning at the alarm of Connect,
cut clock. button a pair of Ohio sus-
pendeds to Chicago trousers, put on
a pair of shoes made in Boston, wash
in a Pittsburg tin basin, using Gin.
cinnati soap, and cotton towel
made in New Hampshire, sit down to
a Grand Rapids table, eat pancakes
made with Minneapolis flour, and
Kansas City bacon fried on a st
Louis stove, eat fruit put up in Cal
ffornia. seasoned with Rhode Island
spices, put on a hat made in Phila-
delphia, hitch Detroit tin mule fed
on Texas gasoline to an Ohio plow
and work like fury all day long on
a Montana farm covered with a New
England mortgage, send our fire insur-
ance money to New York, San Fran.
cisco, London and Shanghai, and at
night crawl under a New Jersey blan-
ket to be kept awake by a dog-the
only home product on the place-won-
dering all the while why ready money
and prosperity are not more abund,
ant in this wonderful state of ours
Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
YOUNG MAN SEVERELY BURNED
WHEN BOTTLE ExPLoDE9

F. H. Graham, pharmacist at the
Dunbar Drug store, was severely burn.
ed about the neck and face Monday
when in opening a bottle of concen-
trated carbolic acid the stopper blew
out, throwing the burning liquid upon
him. 1nstinctively he threw back his
head in order to save his eyes, and,
so the worst burns are on the neck
T. H. Dunbar happened to be near
and rendered necessary remedies and
Mr.. Graham was soon back on the
job, but it was a narrow escape, the
acid even reaching one eye. He suf-
fered intensely for a time and says
it is an experience he does not care
to repeat
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
ROGERS MESA HAVING
BIG COMMUNITY GATHERING

People of Lazear and Rogers mesa
have planned an extensive program
beginning today and continuing until
Sunday evening. The work has been
put in charge of committees and each
has done his best to make a worth
while entertainment
Dairy and stock judging, poultry
raising. Crop Rotation, Apple Market
ing. Home Nursing, Home Economics,
Selection of Seeds and Inspection OF
Apples, will be among the lectures
given.
There will also be community sing
ing sports, Pot Luck lunch and on
Sunday at ten o'clock rally will be
held. At three O'Clock Sunday there
will be an address given When a
Mans Man." by Rev. John Stewart
of Hotchkiss The program will close
at eight O'Clock Sunday on Unity" by
Father Gookin of the Catholic church.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
SAYS TAXPAYERS LEAGUE is
STEP TO PRoGRESSIvENEse

DR.. Sewers held meeting at Fair
view school house last Tuesday even
ing and gave very interesting talk
on the tax situation There was a
well filled house. The Tax League
of that place is made up of live wires
and is out to help in the reduction of
taxes.
DR.. Sewers has made a survey of
the situation from the records Of the
county, Of the city of Delta and of
School District No. 1. He says that
at Akron, Colo, where a tax league
has been organized for the past eight
years, they have been successful each
year in getting taxes lowered. After
he has made a full analysis of the
situation here he will give the league
a report on the situation as he views
It.
w. H. Burnett, E. NJ. Gets and J.
Welland letters OF Delta attended the
meeting at Fairview.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
FISH AND GAME CLUB.
WILL PUT ON FILM

AT considerable expense to the as
sociation the Delta Fish and Game
Protective association has secured a
ftve-reel film which will be shown at
the Colonial theater next Wednesday,
afternoon and evening.
: The picture gives in screen words
the entire story of sword fishing at
Cataline Island. It is spectacular,
showing the strike, the tight, the kill
ing of 240-pound swordfish, with sew
'eral shots where he clears the water
by six or eight feet.
= There are also four other features,
viz: Decoying Canadian geese, Tur-
key hunt in Maryland, Mr.. B. Bass of
the Potomas, and Moose hunting in
New Brunswick
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
LEGION AND AUXILIARY
CHANGE MEETING PLACE

The American Legion and Womans
Auxiliary announce that hereafter all
meetings win be held In the Commun-
ity rooms. The next meeting will be
held Monday. November 27th at 8
O'Clock.
Following the joint meeting the
Auxiliary will entertain the Legion
boys and serve refreshments. Mr..
Charlesworth will give short address
regarding the national convention at
New Orleans.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
BIRTHS
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A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
Bryan Atchley Of Garnet mesa Sat
urday. Nov. Is. 1922.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Harding vel
coined baby girl to their home We'd
nesday, November %. -s
To Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Latimer Of
North Delta, daughter was born
Friday, Nov. II, 1922.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Shaul welcomed
a daughter to their home on Satur'
day. Nov. is. 1929
On Monday, November, 20. the stork
presented Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Reynolds
with . fine baby boy. weight S1s
pounds. e
A baby girl weighing Sls pounds
was born to Mr.. and Mrs Percy Gar
rison November 10. She has been
named Helen Florence. Mrs. Garri
soo wilt be rememsesed at Bora Bond
OF this city.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
SOCIETY
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Mrs. s. W. Vernon and Mrs. Ray
Brattain will be hostesses to the
Priscilla class OF the Methodist church
at the home of the latter this after
noon. All members of the class are
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. L. Jacobs enter.
tanned Tuesday at sewing party.
Guests were Mesdames A. ]. Busse;
f. Wright: Dan Ewy; S. A Lopez;
Hester; Gibson; Painter, and the
Misses Perry. Esther Gay. and Marie
Lopez.
cordially invited.
Mrs. E o. Wright entertained at a
100 O'Clock dinner Sunday. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. ia
'cobs: Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Lopez: Miss
Marie Busse; Mrs. Envy; Mrs. Hester;
P. Krause: Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Busse
and family.
Miss Ova Paul entertained a num-
ber Of girl friends at a party Tues
day evening in honor of her fifteenth
birthday. Mrs. Paul served lovely re-
freshments and brought the girls
home in the car after the evenings S
pleasure was over.
The monthly meeting Of the Delta
County Medical association was held
at Delta Wednesday evening, starting
Off with a dinner at the Delta cafe.
and ending with business meeting at
the office suite Of Drs. Burgin & Bur
gin. Present were: L. C. Bolton of
Cedaredge. ]. T. Myers and w. H.
Lewis OF Hotchkiss. Harry A. Smith,
l.. A. Hick. J. F. and c. H. Burgin.
"A. F. Erich. A. W. Macarthur. w.
Scott Cleland and A. c. McClanahan
OF Delta.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
YOUNG MAN INSTANTLY KILLED
IN RED CANON MINE MONDAY

James F. Fixes was instantly killed
in the Red Canon coal mine near Ce-
daredge Monday evening at about
$50 O'Clock when a huge pot rock
fell upon him, dropping suddenly. from
the top Of the tunnel.
The tunnel, It is said, is timbered
along the sides, but the top is not
A number OF teams reached the
mine late in the evening and James.
finding that there was not sufficient
coal in the chute. took the car and
entered the mine for more. When he
did not return one OF his associates
went in and found what had happen
ed. Fixes was quite dead. He was
employed by his brother, Frank
Fixes, who operates the mine.
James Fixes was born at Coalby
December 25. 1899. and was 80 years
10 months and 25 days OF age when
death cut short a useful life.
He served with the U. s. Army dur
ing the World War. being engaged
with the 5th Balloon Company Avia-
tion, and receiving his honorable dis
charge at the close of the war.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day morning from the family home
near the scene of the accident. and
the remains. were laid to rest in the
Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
ANDREW TRIckLE DIES
AT CALIFORNIA MESA HOME

Andrew Trickle, one of Delta Coun-
tvs long time residents, passed away
Sunday, November 10, at the family
home on California Mesa, death being
due to bowel obstruction.
Mr.. Trickle was born in Wisconsin
August 2, 1868, and was "a years 8
months of age
He is survived by his wife, two
daughters and one son.
Funeral services were held at Pea
Green school house Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Paul
Peach, and the remains were laid to
rest in the cemetery at Buttermilk
Gulch.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
SAVED TO SERVE.

Listen! II you want to save, don't
start in on your stomach. because
IT'S the only one you're going to have.
Don't eat cheap. trashy( unsanitary
fruits and vegetables and canned
goods when the best costs only a few
cents more at Frost's. Again, make
your head save your heels. Heads
and heels are expensive and you can't
buy new ones. We select the best and
bring II to your door for few cents
more. The Little Red Ford don't
get tired. and II II wears out we can
buy another. You can't take any
money with you when you leave this
world, 10 fall in with the best people
that trade here and eat, drink and be
merry, for tomorrow you may not live
a week. The best fruits and veg
etables at Frosts'..
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
ANNUAL RED CROSS ROLL
CALL WILL START SOON

All over the United States. the
American Red Cross Society IN max
ing its annual canvass for members
for the coming year. During the past
year II has spent, among other large
sums, over $4,000. 900 for the help of
disabled war veterans and their fam.
flies.
The Local Chapter is this week solic-
iting members here, and there IL no
better way you can spend dollar
than by joining the Red Cross. OF the
800 paid for years membership,
fifty cents remains here and is spent
by your local committee for relief
work in this community. Don't turn
down the Red Cross solicitors.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
COMMUNITY NOTES
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Three hundred and seventeen wis.,
tied the Community room during the
past week.
Nov 20 the Woman's club held its
annual Thanksgiving program which
was one Of the most delightful af-
fairs Of the year.
Activities for the week: Tuesday,
Nov. 2S. millinery; \ Thursday. Nov.
80, drsssmaking: might gymnasium: !:
Friday. Nov. ~. high school dance.
Last Wednesday night the CONNER.
cial club. Lons and Rotary clubs held
10 real THANKSGIVING banquet. A real
live turkey furnished fun for the even
Ang and lol hHsinsDo fussaswsn home
.watA Aappy sNilsA
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
BILL INTRODUCED PROVIDING
THREE YEARS EXTENSION

w. P. Dale, president of the Un-
compahgre Valley Water Users asso-
citation, received the appended tele-
day. The message is. self-explanatory
and conveys the gratifying news that
ALREADY bill has been introduced in
congress providing for three years ex-
tension of time on all reclamation
projects. The text of the message fol-
lows:
Washington, D. c., Nov. %, 1922.
W. P. Dale:
Introduced bill yesterday in the
senate asking for a deferment Of the
payments for three years without PEN
atty on all of the reclamation projects
of the west. Compelled to do this
in order to get the western senator's
to support me in relief asked for Had
matter up today with Assistant Sec.
retary Finney who will not take any
action in making a report to the recla-
nation committee until the return of
Secretary Fall the early part of next
week. It is not within the province OF
the secretary OF the interior to grant
the extension asked except by con-
sent OF congress. He is empowered
ITO grant one year to individuals who
can show that they are unable to
meet their payments. In presenting
the matter to Assistant Secretary
Finney / made use of the data you
forwarded to me. Will present matter
fully to secretary of the interior and
will urge him not to oppose the bill
introduced by me or file an adverse
report with the senate reclamation
committee.-Samuel D. Nicholson.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
WoMAN's CLUB CHORUS
ENTERTAiNS LIONS CLUB

NJ. Springer was good fellowship
chairman at the regular dinner OF the
Lions club Wednesday evening, and
furnished an excellent program.
This was the musicale presented by
the music committee OF the Delta wo-
mans club. and which had been given
by them before the woman's club in
the afternoon. Details will be found
elsewhere. II is needless to say that
the music was fully appreciated by
the Lions club.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
MUSIC COMMITTEE OF WoMAN's
CLUB GIVES FINE PROGRAM

Delta has good cause to feel proud
of her musical talent for II is seldom
that so many people OF unusual ability
are found in a town OF this size.
This was amply demonstrated at
the Wednesday afternoon meeting Of
the Delta Woman's Club when the
music committee. directed by Mrs.
VIM F. Marshall. presented. partly in
costume. a varied program and in
strumental music
The opening number was given by
Mrs. w. L. Mack as a coal black
nanny who sang to her little picka-
ninny. who was her own little daugh-
ter in black face disguise. She closed
rby singing lullaby which was simply
charming.
A chorus came next by Mrs. Mar
shall in a quaint old fashioned cos
tune. Mrs. Chalmers in the Scotch
Highland costume, Mrs. Oliver Cook
in Indian costume. assisted by Mrs.
Frank Wilkinson.
Mrs A. B. Parry and Mrs. C. f.
Blaine then sang group of old-fash.
ioned southern songs which was very
charming. Miss Mary Macmillan
then gave a very excellent rendition
on the piano.
Mrs. VIM. F. Marshall followed with
two pleasing little songs. Happy
Day" and Smiling Through" and the
chorus sang "An Old Fashioned Gar
den" Mrs. o. b. whipple then play
ed two short and pleasing solos and
MRS. Cook sang two Indian songs in
her usual pleasing manner Besides
l'singing remarkably well Mrs. Cook
had on costume that was simply be-
witching.
Little Betty Osborne then gave an
fIndian pantomine, Miss Kate Killian
accompanying on the piano. This de-
lighted the audience very much and
l'she responded again. Mesdames Cook,
Marshall. Chalmers and Mack then
gave a vocal number "The Land of
the Sky Blue Water" They were
followed by Miss Helen Berninger in
a, clever Japanese costume who sang
"I'm Very Lonesome Dolly"
+ The next number was given by
Mrs. I. ]. Deck who played "Ejeria." "
showing her usual remarkable execu-
tion. Mrs. J. e. Chalmers then sang
two Scotch selections. accompanied by
Mrs. w. @. HillmaA and the closing
number was given by the chorus in a
medly OF Scotch songs.
The club adopted = motion to pre-
pare Tor community Christmas,
playing Santa CIaus to children who
otherwise will not be remembered
and except to act In cooperation with
the 7. w. G. A. girls and other civic
organizations. The club will not
meet again until January 10th.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Extending Limits Of Service.

Extending Limits Of Service.
Charles FNlghum announces that
with his radio device he was able to
hear splendid entertainments Wednes
day evening. getting an opera given
by the Fort Worth Eutopia club; the
opera. I'll Trovatore." broadcasted
from the Westinghouse station. Chi
cago: n play from San Antonio. an
excellent minstrel show from Los An
Eeles. broadcasted from the Times sta.
tion, given by the Uplift club. and
Others. He has added to his broad.
casting stations Buffalo Newark and
Schnectady New York. These fea-
lures show that he Is making some
progress in his work and will soon
have something worth while to offer
to the people Of Delta and vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Lecturer Next Monday.

Lecturer Next Monday.
Ernest J. Powell. lecturer. who
comes to Delta next Monday evening
under the auspices Of the High School
Lecture Bureau, has a wonderful
group OF lectures and It is said to
hear any OF these Is rare good for
tune. Mr.. Powell ia a self made man,
and for that reason has a keener in
sight into the lives of men than some
more favorably situated. He recently
completed tour Of one OF the great
NChautauqua circuits, delivering 20
lectures. and appeared on platforms
with some OF the most noted orators
America has produced. His town
Fssosting talks are of>great value to
&uy ccMnhuhity. s.&is,.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
New School House.

New School House.
A new two-room school is in course
of erection on California mesa. This
is the building located in District l.,
A cement basement has been built on
which temporary roof has been
placed. and for the present school will
be held in the two rooms so con-
structed The furniture was moved
this week and the two teachers will
open school in the new location next
Monday
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24

Denver. Colo, Nov %. 1922.
William P. Dale,
President Water Users Union.
Delta, Colo.
Will you kindly furnish us a copy
of the information you have prepared
TO be presented to secretary of inter.
ior, covering your needs in order that
this office may help you?
OLIVER H. SHOUP, Governor.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Her Aunt Dies

Her Aunt Dies
: Mrs. H. e. Mathers was called to
Pitkin suddenly Thursday morning by
a message announcing the serious ILL.,
ness of her aunt, Mrs. William Friend.
The lady passed away Saturday. Mrs.
Friend was like mother to Mrs.
Mathers. as her own mother died while
Mrs Mathers was quite young and the
aunt had reared her to womanhood.
Mrs, Mathers returned home Monday
evening.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
RoTARiANs AND LIONS OF
MONTROSE viSiO THIS CITY

The Montrose Lions and Rotary
clubs with their wives, numbering
about 100. came to this city yester-
day afternoon for the purpose Of max
ing a visit to the sugar factory.
They were met and welcomed by
a committee from the Lions and Ro-
tary clubs OF this city and presented
with appropriate Welcome" folders,
bearing a cleverly worded Inscription
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Moved to Delta.

? Mrs. Dave Wood and son and daugh-
ter. Albert and Dorothy, moved to Del
Ia last week from Montrose. where
they viii make their home. Miss Fran
'ces being a member OF the High school
faculty. The young folks have enrolled
in high school. Miss Dorothy is a
young lady with considerable literary
ability and will doubtless prove OF
great assistance to the high school in
that regard. The family have taken
the Charles l.. Keller residence. Fifth
and Grand.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Miss EdIe Marries.

News has just leaked out to the
effect that Miss Ann Edie. daughter
iof James A. Edie OF this place. was
secretly married on Oct 21 to Mr.. C..
c. Summers, Of Denver. the ceremony
taking place at Boulder and being kept
a secret until recently. Miss Edie
has been employed by the state land
board. Capitol building. Denver, for
the past five years. Mr.. Summers is
connected with a prominent brokerage
concern Of Denver. They will make
their home in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Was Big Event.

Was Big Event.
The one-cent sale advertised by the
Harding -Raber Drug company for the
last three days Of last week, was the
biggest in the history of this store
so we are informed by Mr.. Harding.
The offer OF two high-grade articles
of undisputed brand for the price of
one. plus one cent, was alluring, and
many stocked themselves to the
guards, not alone for personal needs.
but for Christmas gifts.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Judge Ingram offieIates.

Yesterday afternoon at the home
of the groom's sister, Mrs. Kate
Straud. Judge Ingram officiated at the
of Miss Lillian Carr and
Mr.. George Grattan. both Of Sapinero.
Only immediate relatives were pre-
rsent. After a short honeymoon trip
they will return to Sapinero where
they will make their home.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Farmers Week at Fort Collins.

Farmers Week at Fort Collins.
You are again reminded that Dec.
Ills will be observed at the state ag-
iricultural college as Farmers week.
Live topics will be discussed by ex-
perts, and there will also be great
deal Of entertainment. A big time is
anticipated.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
They Arrived.

They Arrived.
A card received this week from Mr..
and Mrs ]. L. Allen is written from
Compton, Calf. It says: Dear
friends: We drove 1.155 miles in
eight days of the worst roads and
the worst weather one ever heard tell
of, but we are here and wearing
roses now. Having a good time and
feeling fine"
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Little Girl Dies Hsrs.

Florence Sperry. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Sperry OF Paonia. died
at the Delta hospital Friday morning
after two days illness suffering
from . ruptured appendix. The little
girl was born December 20. 1914, and
was years 10 months and ~ days
Of age. The body vas prepared for
burial BY r. e. Remley and taken to
Paouia Friday afternoon fsr inter
mont.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Attend Convention.

Attend Convention.
Mrs. James Armand, Mrs. J. E. Chal
mers. Miss Emma Tuffin and Mrs. J..
S. Gregg were delegates from the Del
ia society to the district convention
,of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
society held at Palisade, going down
Sunday morning and returning Mon
day. Mr.. Armand acted as chauffeur.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Catholic Bazaar.

CathoIIc 6axaar.
The Catholic ladies' have a wonder
full assemblage OF fancy work and
practical articles. also novelty toys
for children, such as stuffed animals
of various kinds, toy balloons, etc.
There ia wealth Of fancy and prac-
tical aprons, lunch sets and many
other things suitable for Christmas
gifts. The bazaar 10 ,beins held in
the Odd Fellows' building from 100
O'Clock until evening Thursday. Friday
and Saturday, Musical programs are
rendered in the evening.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24

Take New Sit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Price moved
to Olathe this week. where Richard
has been appointed exchange manager
of the Mountain States Telephone &
Telegraph company and his wife Is to
be chief operator.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Home On Visit.

Home On Visit.
o. E. Hixon, well known young man
Of this city, returned Saturday from
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Hixon, and others. He left Delta
in July. enlisting with the marines.
He is receiving instructions for ex-
pert rifleman.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Was Great Film.

Was Great Film.
The film "smilin' Through" shown
at the Colonial Monday and Tuesday
evenings pleased the audiences each
evening and was the talk OF the town
for several days. When 1t comes to
getting good pictures the Colonial will
always be- found among topnotchers.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Gone to Oklahoma.

Gone to Oklahoma.
A party composed Of E. W.. Strong
and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Niswonger
and baby left yesterday by auto for
Oklahoma where the Strongs will
make three weeks visit and Mis-
wongers expect to remain Indefinitely.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Morrow Family Leaves.

Morrow Family Leaves.
G. o. Morrow left Monday for his
home at San Pedro, Calf, having
been called here by the illness and
death of his brother, William E. Nor
rom. Mrs. William E. Morrow and
sister, Mrs. Carrie Long, expect to
go to Denver next week to remain.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24

In the other districts OF the county
the tax going to the support Of the
schools will run from $+5 to $5S out
OF every 800 collected for all tax pur-
poses.
The above does not include the tax.
es paid for the support Of the state
schools.
George Merchant. County Assessor.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Rents Ranch Here.

]. B. Bradshaw Of Crawford, was
successful in his quest for a ranch
near Delta where his children could
attend the same school, and last week
rented the w. R. Johnson ranch on
California mesa, moving his family
there Friday.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Hospital Aid Calling.

Hospital Aid Calling.
The Hospital Aid needs vegetables
and canned fruit, and any one who has
either to donate, kindly notify Mrs. j.
g. Hillman, who will come for them
Mrs. Hillman has both phones.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
Want Helper. at Knitting.

want Heipers at NhiStin0.
Legion Auxiliary wants 100 caps.
Anyone who can knit see Mrs Char
lesworth; also anyone who wishes to
contribute to Thanksgiving box to
be sent to Fitzsimmons hospital The
Legion is sending cookies, candy,
cake. etc. Donations should be re-
ceived not later than next Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
WHERE THE GREATER
PART OF THE TAXES GO

The schools designated below will
receive in 1898 ftown tax not includ.
ed) out Of every 500 of taxes col
lected. highest first: