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The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
California Mesa
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Ira Clark threshed last week and
his wheat averaged so bushels to the
acre.
The Hays Kaufman family of
Olathe visited at L. E. Hogans Sun
day afternoon.
The little son OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Tabor. who has been quite sick is
much improved.
Miss Lola Smith is spending the
week with her sister. Mrs. Albert
London and family.
The Archie Roatcap family are
camping and fishing on the Roubi-
deau for few days.
Mrs. Gerald Jones of Montrose is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ella Torrey
and family for few days.
Miss Doris Netherton of Uncom'
pahgre visited several days last week
with Miss Helen Mclaughlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora CARRIER and little
son of near Delta, were Sunday visi'
tors at the John Miller home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lincoln and the
Misses Deck were dinner guests at
the home of Jack Winters in Delta
SUNDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verlin Beal visited
Mrs. Beals parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Blackburn on high mesa Sunday af
ternoon.
Miss Galena Poe of near Delta is
spending several days with Mrs Mac
Boyer, while Mr.. Boyer is in the hills
building fence.
Mrs Maude Zeiner and daughter
and Mrs Ebbline of Montrose spent
the day Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs
D. F. Woodruff.
Mrs T. C. Anderson and children
spent the day Wednesday with Mrs
Anderson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Quinlan of Olathe.
Miss Hazel Woodruff of Montrose
visited several days with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Woodruff
She returned home Sunday.
The Bert Adams. Whit Warren, III
Clark. A. P. McIntire and ]. H. Hal
| families attended a six o'clock pic
mic supper at Russell home on cas-
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
NOTICE OF LIENoRs SALE

NollSE VT l<iEA>onS
Notice is hereby given that will on the
End day of September A. ID. 1922 at thu
hour OF IL O'Clock noon at my place OF
business No. $50 Main Street in the City
of Delta County OF Delta and State of Colo
rndo offer for sale and sell at public auc-
tion for cash in hand. to the highest and
best bidder therefor. one WHY'S knight
automobile. model Si the property of J. E..
Palmer. for the purpose of paying the
costs OF appraisement. notice and sale and
the lien charges of S12S.66 together with
the reasonable cost of keeping said property
up to the time OF sale
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 10th day
of August A. D. 1922.
First pub. Aug. Is; last Sept. l. 1922.
R.C.EGNEw,
Holder of Lien,
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
ASH MESA
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Mr.. Newberry and family spent
Friday on Grand Mesa fishing.
Beryl Cox and Clanton Wright took
a load of fruit to Ouray Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson Of High Mesa
spent Sunday at the Vernon home.
David Madsen left for Durango
Thursday to be gone a week visiting
friends.
Little Leon Cotter is spending a
few days with his aunt. Mrs. Ruth
Page on California Mesa.
The threshing machine was busy
at the Hall ranch Monday, but the
heavy rain drove them under shelter.
Mr.. Shields of Olathe will move out
on his ranch last of the month, and
rent the house in town.
Ret Whitener spent few days on
Grand Mesa fishing. He came home
Saturday with the Duncan boys.
Minnie Cotter returned home from
Gunnison Saturday, where she has
been studying music.
Mrs. James Duncan and sons came
home Saturday from Grand Mesa,
where they have been spending a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard, parents Of
Mrs. Will Altenbernd will leave this
week for a visit with relatives and
friends in Indiana.
The Coal Creek people have organ
lied Bible Study on Coal Creek to
meet every Thursday evening. Rev.
7 ar,l,ip 70 toGo charpa
Mrs. Russell gave a lawn social
Sunday evening. About so pere pres
ent. A fine lunch was served and
music and social time was enjoyed
by all
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Weston left
for Ouray Monday morning. Grand
ma Weston is staying with the chill
dren.
The ladies of the neighborhood are
going to meet and clean the school
house Tuesday so every thing will
dies in a few weeks.
Pat Wright and Brown Williams
came down from their summer ranch
to spend a few days at home. They
motored to Montrose Monday.
Mrs. J. E. Cotter, Mrs. Charley and
little daughter. Mrs. Geo. Cotter and
children and Grandma Phillips spent
Thursday with Grandma McClain and
Rose at the teacherage.
Mr.. and Mrs Lamkin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor and son Loren, Hazel Ed
wards and Harry Crotty motored to
Hotchkiss Sunday afternoon. Rev.
Lamkin preached there at the new
Baptist church.
Little Agneta Weston celebrated
her fifth birthday Friday afternoon.
Ten little folks were there to help
her enjoy the cake, bananas and ice
cream. She received number OF
presents.
Mrs Mamie Roatcap gave supper
Thursday evening The invited
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Freeland
and sons Alvin and Forrest, Mr.. and
Mrs. Candel. Leo Kerr, Alene Bailey
and Oscar Roatcap-
Ruby Stein entertained Esther and
Lydia Madsen and Hazel Edwards
Saturday evening at little tea party
They played Rook. She served ice
cream and cakes and then they en-
joyed themselves toasting weiners
and marshmallows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Culver and daughter
Ollie. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams
and daughter. Grandpa and Grandma
Blair spent Sunday afternoon at
Hotchkiss at the dedication of the
new Baptist church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Culver will remain a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goddard and
Mrs. Goddard's sister, Mrs. Cora Dill.
ner of Cameron, Mo-, visited their
nephew. H o. Taylor Thursday and
Friday. They had been to Ouray
spending few days. They left Fri
day for their home at Iona. Colo,
where Mr.. Goddard is depot agent.
The young people of the Lower
Ash Mesa school gave an ice cream
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
NOTICE FOR PIrn1.IcArIoN

Department O: the Interior, U. s. Land
Notice is hereby given that Joseph D.
Budd of olathe. Colorado, who. on August
2s 1919. made Homestead Entry No.
o13521 for NEL (Farm Unit ny. Sec
tion 27, Township 81 NJ Range 10 w. N.
NJ. p. Meridian. has filed notice of intention
to make three-year proof. to establish claim
to the land above described. before Register
United States Land Office. Montrose, Colo
RADIO. on the sth day OF September, 1922.
Claimant names witnesses: Henry
Rhodes, George Kelley. Sumner Scott. all OF
olnthc. Colorado. r. E. Collins. OF Delta.
Non-con GALEN c. POND,
In u. v. Project. Register.
Colorado.
First pub. Aug. IL; last pub. Sept s, 1922.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
Home Again.

Home Again.
Prof. A. J. Foster, who has been a
member of the teaching force at Gun
hison during the summer school ses-
eion. returned to Delta Saturday
evening. He says he had thorough
ly delightful summer, but that it
seems good to be back in Delta once
more.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
DIR. kALmEN c. sAPERo

The well known specialist on the
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, will again
visit Delta one day, Monday, Septem-
ber 4th, at the Delta hotel. Consul
tation, also examination for glasses,
free. Call early.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25

Handy Souvenirs.
Ernest Engelhardt is distributing
to his ice customers some ice picks
which are strong and durable and fll1
a want every day during the warm
weather. The handle carries the
name of the donor.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
To Buy Your Groceries

1t is denied that some business men
are asleep, as anyway they wake up
for breakfast, luncheon and dinner.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25

The enthusiasm manifested in Wall
street indicates that once more the
public has shown a willingness to lose
money.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25

Back yard baseball is not satisfac-
tory to the kids. unless the neighbors
get mad occasionally and hide the
ball.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25

Newlyweds Return.
Friday evenings train brought
home Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson
who were returning from a honey
moon trip to Denver.
The Delta independent., 1922-08-25
NorIcE FOR PUpLIcArIoN

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Montrcse. Colorado. August 4. 1922.
Notice is hereby given that Charles b.
Moore. of Delta, Colorado. who on Febru-
airy 4, 1910, made Desert Land Entry, No
oi5ss. for NEh SEA. Section Ia Town.
ship Ii s., Range 90 W.. Sixth Principal
Meridian, has filed notice OF intention to
make proof. under the Relief Act Of March
4. 1915, to establish claim to the land above
described. before Milton II. welch, u S.
commissioner. ut Delta. Colorado. on the
9th day of September, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles
l.. Girard. Oliver d. Harris, Sanncr Moore
James Bradford Seabourn, all of Delta
Colorado,
Nom coal. GALEN g. POND,
Register.
First pub. Aug. IL: last pub. Sept. $, 1929,
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
A DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL

1t is hard to put into words and cold
print the warmth and friendly atmos-
phere which was manifest at the Social
given in the lecture room of the Pres
byteriar Church last Tuesday evening.
The room itself, with it's beautiful
decorations of plants and cut flowers
was especially inviting. The chairs
were arranged in semi circular fashion
on each side of the room. Every chair
was occupied and everyone, old and
young, seemed to radiate happiness and
cheer. There was not dull moment at
anytime during the meeting. The even
ing program of entertainment was un-
der the management of Mrs q. Lind
say Cochran. The various numbers on
the program were .excellently presented
and well received, in every stance
the talent was OF high order. At the
conclusion of the regular program of
music, the ladies' of the congregation
served delicious cake and ice cream
The little bags which were sent out
with the invitations returned well filled
with the coin of the realm. The pro-
ceeds from the Social are to be applied
on the purchase of new motor for the
organ. Anyone who had anything to
do with arranging and helping in this
splendid social evening are to be con-
graduated upon the success of the un-
dertaking. Such entertainments are
specially helpful in promoting the social
life of the church. We all need to get
together quite often in a social good
time
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
INTERESTING EASTER SERVICE

The Easter service was held at st.
Paul's M. E. Church, Odessa, on Sun
day evening and the following prog, am
was given
Song, "On the First Easter Morn
ing, School; Responsive Reading,
Prayer. Song. "When Gentle Breezes
Stray, School; "He Lives, Margaret
Baker; "W hen Easter Comes, Anna
Cleaver; ''For Others, Edna Thornton;
''The Best in my Garden, Lillian
Smith; Song. Joy of Easter Day.,
School; Easter Garment" Hattie
Smith; easter Story, Frank Thorn
ton; EASTER Morning., Harry Peck
ard; Easter Kiss, Mary Simmerman;
"a Wish", Edith Spi er; awake oh
Sleeping Flowers, Mary Webb;
"Daffy". Anna Collins; "a Mirac e".
Elizabeth Dieh; Song, "King of Light
and Life, School; ''The Give Away
Garden. Exercise; Easter Welcome,
Henrietta and Natalie Wilson; Easter
Secrets, Miss Alice Browns Class;
my Mother, Beatrice Heller; Spring
Sunshine. Catherine Bender; "What
is the Message that Easter Brings,
Solo, Elizabeth Heller; "Star Above
His Garden, Agnes Ennis; bright
Easter Light, Marguerite Harris;
song, Miss May Enos' Class; Song,
Our Lord Divine", School; "Morn.
ing. Myrtle organ; ''Choice For
Easter, Mrs. F. B. Reynolds Glass;
"Easter Nurses, Exercise; ENDED is
His Sorrow. Song by School; "a
Blessed Day., Sarah McClain; Easter
sunshine, Solo, Mrs Leland Pleasan-
ton; Collection, Song, 1.-The story of
the Cross, School.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL
Funds Will be Used to Purchase
Pumping Fire Engine
UNDER LOCAL MANAGEMENT

In answer to many inquiries regard
ing the Firemen's Carnival, which 10 to
be held in Middetowl June oath to July
lst inclusive, we have decided to offer
the following explanation
First. Our principle object in holding
the Carnival is for the purpose of rails
ing funds to enable US to purchase a
Pumping Fire Engine, similar 10 those
used by the visiting firemen, who rem
dered such valuable service at the fire
of April 9th, which destroyed the local
Opera House and postoffice buildings.
Many of our citizens who witnessed the
difficulties we had to contend with dur
ing the progress of that fire have ad-
vised US to purchase Pumping Fire
Engine.
Second, We confidentially believe
that the people of Middletown and the
surrounding countryside fully realize
the necessity for we'll equipped fire
company in this town, and also believe
that they will give us their liberal sup
port in our undertaking to raise funds
for this purpose.
Third, The Carnival will be under the
management of a Committee selected
from the members of the Volunteer
Hose Company, and none of the So
called crooked schemes used by many of
the travelling carnivals will be permit
ted on the grounds.
N. w. kUMPEL,
Chairman Carnival Committee.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
FOREST CHURCH NOTES
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday, April 23d, 1922.
1913 A. M. Morning service. Ser
mon by the pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School.
7.3U P. NJ. Evening service. Sermon
by the Pastor.
Mld-week service, Wednesday, 7.30
P. M.
Boy Scout meeting every Friday at
100 P. M.
We were delighted to have such a
large attendance at both services last
Sunday. The church was beautifully
decorated with potted plants. The
special music by the choir was very
much appreciated by all. Many were
kind enough to say that the entire SER
vices were not only beautiful, but in
spring. The whole aspect of the
church work is very encouraging at
present. The signs are very hopeful
for increased activity and growth along
all lines. If we all do our part, there is
no doubt that Old Forest Church will
usefulness in the Masters service. We
would like to see as many as possible of
the people in our town and community,
who are without church home, come
and unite in worship and service with
our church family. We have family
circle where brotherhood, love and
friendship may be found. You can be
member of the family where God is
the Father, and Jesus Christ, the elder
brother. The best proof of our brother
hood, love and friendship is for you to
come into actual contact with US. Test
our claims and we will leave you to de-
| eide whether or not we live up to our
profession. The final word of this invi-
tation is come and see.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22

hardware store and tinsmith business in
the room of the Opera House, which
was recently destroyed by fire have
rented the old Burris Garage, on South
Broad street, where they will continue
business until they find more convenient
quarters.
The Trustees of the Mlddletown
Academy have made a cinder founda-
tion in front of the public school build
ing, and within a few weeks will have
fine concrete walk laid. This will be
much needed improvement to the school
property as well as great convenience
TO pedestrians in that section of our
town.
A sudden drop in the temperature
throughout lower Delaware on Satur-
day caused fruit growers much anxiety
Saturday night and Sunday night, as it
nearly reached the freezing point, but
fortunately light wind blew, thereby
keeping the branches of the fruit trees
moving and reducing the chances of a
fros.
Final plans are being made for the
fourth annual conference of high school
teachers of the State to be held at the
University of Delaware, May 5 and 6.
1t is expected that every high school in
Delaware will be represented at this
me esting which is one of the most i'm
portant of the year in State educational
circles.
Mr.. Jesse l.. Shepherd informs US
that he will begin in a very short time
to erect new building on the site
where the old postoffice building was
destroyed by fire. At this writing he
has not decided just what size building
he will erect. but in All probability it
will be much larger than the old one
and modern in every respect.
The teachers and pupils of Smyrna
are having their annual ten day Easter
vacation. This is to give them short
rest before going into the Spring term.
This vacation IS not only welcomed by
the students but by the teachers as
WELL The school tenn requires 180
actual school days under the new code.
The Smyrna school year will consist of
185 days.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES
EPISCOPAL


Sunday, April 23d, 1922. 1st Sunday
after Easter
Services. lO.3OA M. Morning prayer
and sermon.
ll.45 A. M. Church School.
730 z. M. Evening prayer and ad-
dress.
There will be meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary at the Rectory, on
Friday afternoon. at two o'clock.
Never have we had SO devotional a
Lent; and many showed it in crownng
it with triumphant Easter 1t was all
ideal Easter Day and every thing COM
bined this year to make the Festival
even more than usually helpfal and in
spring. The day began with the Early
Communion with goodly number pres
ent. At the later service the church
was well filled, and the whole service
was beautiful and uplifting. In the
evening, the children of the Church
School held their own service and pre-
sented the amount of their Missionary
Mite Box Offering, and the total
amount received will be given later.
We have heard many expressions of
the pleasure at the wonder ully beautl-
full services and music which shall long
be remembered. But the best thing
about the day was the earnest and de-
vout participation of the people IN it's
worship, and the opportunity for many
to meet with one another in the Lord $
House.
On Easter Monday, the Annual Par
ish and Vestry meeting was held in the
Parish House, and the following gentle
men We're elected to service in St.
Anne's Parish for the ensuing year
Senior Warden, Jefferson b. Foard;
Junior Warden, James Gaylosd Brag-
don; Vestrymen. Frederick Brady, VIII
liam G. Lockw ood, Joseph Biggs,
George V. Peverley. Joseph Hanson,
Julian H. Foard and Benjamin Gibbs.
A meeting of the newly elected Ves-
try will be held at the Rectory on Mon
day evening, April Oath, at 7.30 P. M,
at which meeting, delegates to the An
nual Diocesan Convention will be elect
ed. The Convention will meet this year
at St. Philips Church, Laurel. on May
18th
We wish to thank all those who Sc
kindly loaned their potted plants and
gave flowers to beautity the sanctuary
on Easter Day.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
OBITUARY
Daniel Tibbett


While accompanying his two cousins,
Frank Powell and William Boyles. the
latter being in charge of team that
was engaged in hauling stone from
Townsend to Fieldsboro, tor road repair
work, Daniel Tibbett, aged IA years,
and son OF Mrs. Mary Tibbett of Town
send, met with tragic death as the re-
suit of an odd mishap that occurred
while the wagon containing a ton and
half of stone was passing Ginn's Corner.
The unfortunate lad was sitting on
the seat occupied by the other two,
when suddenly having lost his balance,
he fell off and while his two companions
made an effort to grab him as he slipped
off the wagon, their efforts were fruit
less, and before the team could be
stopped the front wheel had passed over
his body, crushing him fatally about the
chest. He was picked up and hurriedly
brought to his home here and medical
aid summoned, but his delirious state
and alarming condition deemed it neces-
sary to remove him to the Delaware
Hospital, and was sent there in an am
bulance. At that institution upon his
arrival, his condition was found to be
| so serious that his death was considered
! TO be only question of few hours
and in an unconscious state, he died at
ll.45 on Saturday night. An examina-
ton at the hospital showed that his left
arm was broken and the breast crushed.
| Tibbett was one of the best-known
and best-liked boys in the neighborhood.
| tie was cheerful, companionable fell
low and was keenly interested in out
door life. Deputy Coroner held an in
quest to inquire into the case on Mon
Gay and returned verdict of accidental
| death.
The funeral which took place at one
O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon, was
largely attended, many of his school
mates paying tribute to his memory by
their attendance and their floral offer
ings, the flower contributions being
elaborate and gorgeous from the school
children and a number of others of his
large circle of friends. The services
were conducted by Rev. George P.
Jones and interment was made in the
Townsend M. E. Cemetery.
The mother, his three brothers and
two sisters have the sympathy of the
entire community in their sad bereave-
ment.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
New Century Club Notes

A most delightful program was Civ en-
at the Club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
F B. Watkins WAS chairman for the
day, and read very interesting paper
on the Life of Edward MacDowell,
artist and composer. She was followed
by Miss Frances Watkins, Selections
of MacDowell'. as follows
improvisation From Uncle Re
mus, "The Eagle, Witch" Lady
love-, "French Dance, ITO a Wild
Rose', ITO Wa.er-Lily", Dance
Audalonse'. This recital was one of
the most delightful programs ever
given before the club, and vas gen.
uine treat to all.
Mr.. John Spicer recited "An Egotis-
tica Lover, which won the town and
county prizes in the recent contests.
On next Tuesday afternoon there will
be no meeting, but at s O'Clock that
evening in the Club House, Mrs. Julian
B. Foard has arranged for party in
honor of our school teachers. Every
club member is urged to attend
and bring one or more guests. Be sure
to notify the club hostess, Miss Helen
Brady, to-day (Saturday), SO she can
make her plans accordingly.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
u. S. Civil Service Examinations

An open competitive examination un-
der the rules of the U. S. Civil Service
Commission for the position of Auxil-
iary Clerk in the postoffice. Middletown,
Del, will be held on May 9th, 1922,
commencing at o'clock. A. M.
Applications for this examination
must be made on the prescribed form.
which, with necessary instructions, may
be obtained from the Commission s local
representative, Mr.. Elwood l. Banning
at the Middletown, Del, postoffice, or
from the undersigned.
All persons wishing to take this ex-
animation should secure blanks and file
their applications with the undersigned
at once in order to allow time for any
necessary corrections and to arrange
for the examinati n.
STEWART WILSON,
Sec. Civil Service Board.
Postoffice Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1922-04-22
Will Open Season April 29th

The management of the Middletown
Athletic Association have decided to
open the base ball season on Saturday,
April 10Th. The team selected as the
opponents for the local boys is the New
Castle Reserves, a strong team fiom
that town which is under the manage
ment of James j. McDevitt.
The lineup of the local team is about
completed and will include several of
the old favorites and few new men
have been added. Joe" Clay, of Elk
ton, Md, who pitched for the last two
years for the Krebs team of the Sub
urban League has been signed to do the
pitching for the locals and with Weber
back on the job as catcher the Middle
town team is assured of one of the
fastest batteries that it is possible to
find on the peninsula.
Manager Stevens wants all who have
an idea of playing ball this season to
come out for practice game on this
Saturday. afternoon Clay will be
present and wants to meet his team
mates.