The Delta independent., 1922-11-24
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Ten car loads of lambs have been
shipped out recently by our sheep
men.
About 100 carloads OF cattle have
been shipped out of Hotchkiss within
the past ten days.
A good football game was played
here last Friday afternoon, Hotchkiss
VS.. Delta, the score standing 9 to 0
for Hotchkiss-
One carload of S-inch iron pipe came
in from Pueblo last week to be used
by the city on the pipe line in breaks
and weak places.
H. F. Beesin, extension director of
the state university was here one day
last week, and delivered very in
structive lecture to our school faculty.
The stockholders of the Delta Coun-
ty Cooperative Telephone company
are especially requested to be present
at their annual meeting for. election
of officers on Tuesday, Dec. 5. at
Hotchkiss.
The Camp Fire Girls had charge of
the movie business at the Crescent
theater Monday and Tuesday even
ings, having fairly good houses both
nights. The title of the film was
Helen Kellar."
About 10000 turkeys have been
marketed throughout this end of the
county. The average price being 25
cents per pound. This Thanksgiving
bird proved a valuable asset to many
OF our farmers.
Hundreds OF carloads OF apples still
remain to be shipped The bulk Of
these apples are in temporary storage
rand unless they can be moved in
reasonable time considerable loss may
be incurred from freezing.
Mrs. Goldie Bryant of Eagle, Colo,
was here last week to attend the
funeral of her father Edward Myers
Mrs. Fred Sanderson. Grand Worthy
Matron OF the Eastern Star Of this
state is now in Washington. d. c., at
tending the general grand chapter.
Several of our public spirited citi-
| zens Of Hotchkiss and vicinity are
donating work on Rogers mesa grade.
cutting off some projecting points,
which signifies safety first
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small rock. We would suggest the
loose rock be removed and a layer
Of sand several inches deep be ap-
piled. On account of the very rocky
formation of the school grounds it
would be folly to try to dig them out
but good coat OF sand and soil
would eventually become packed. rem
dering much comfort to the school
children. We would suggest to our en-
terprising club women to solicit funds
and work right now. before the snow
ing workers. The necessary provis
ions for the big feed can also be so
1icited. and We feel sure every right
minded citizen OF this school district
will help.
The Grim Reaper. Death, has again
invaded our community. claiming as
his own. ono OF our oldest and most
respected citizeps in the person Of
George NJ. Miller. Mr.. Miller had been
Suffering recently from a complication
of ailments, the immediate cause Of
his death on Sunday morning being
acute intestinal trouble. The deceas
ed was native Of New York state,
locating in Hotchkiss In 1882. He was
eneaged in fruit growing here for
many years and later served as post
master several terms. He was vet
eran Of the Civil war, man OF prin-
ciple and integrity in his business
methods. He had reached the age OF
so when he crossed the last range.
Surviving him are his wife. one daugh-
fter. Mrs. George Duke of Hotchkiss,
and two sons. Lloyd. also Of Hotch-
kiss and DIR. Harry Miller Of Seattle.
4 Fanerul services were held at the
Tetnodist Episcopal church Tuesday
afternoon. conducted by Rev. Stew
art lntermenk was At Riverside ceni'
etery. A large concouFse Of sorrow
Ing friends and relatives followed the
y ut-pmunnauumr ~, AnlnhuH- - DnAADm D2nCA.