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The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
NO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MADE

Delta Independent:
In the article concerning the tax
levy OF the City of Delta contained
in your last issue. the statement is
made that used letter to me from
Hon. e. B. Morgan, chairman of the
Colorado State Tax commission to
work an injury to the city council
The second man to whom / showed
this letter proposed that we go di.
rectly to the city council for informa.
ton. We took the letter with us and
showed 1t to them. The petition was
circulated among the taxpayers by W.
B. Stockham and R. c. Egnew. Be
fore they circulated the petition !
marked on the letter that $4,000 of the
proposed increase arose from increas-
ed water rates and only $4,000 from a
proposed increase of the tax levy.
append a statement from Mr.. Egnew
and Mr.. Stockham. I have no desire
to work an injury on any one. and
only seek to secure relief to the prop
erty owner from tax rates that are
destructive Of property values. and to
protect the home SO that there will
not be taken away that which is need
ed for proper food and clothing. Ask
ing that you please give this as much
publicity as the statement reflecting
on me, am, yours sincerely-Millard
Fairlamb.
"The undersigned circulated a Pc
tition to the taxpayers of the city of
Delta requesting the city council to
refrain from making an increased tax
levy for the year 1922 as basis for
the collection of taxes in the year
1898. Before circulating this petition
we were asked by Millard Fairlamb.
who prepared it. to be explicit in eX-
planning that the total increase of s10.-
900 that was asked by the city council
to the extend Of $4,000 from the IN
creased water rates as recommended
to the city council by committee ap-
pointed by the Delta Business Mems
association. OF which Mr.. Fairlamb
was member, and that only $4,000
of the total increase of $4,000 in
the revenue OF the city of Delta was
to come from an increase in the tax
levy We therefore know that no
Misrepresentation was made by Mil
ladr Fairlamb nor by any one else
in the circ,hatton OF this petition
among the taxpayers OF our city. Re
spectfully yours. R. c. Esnew, W. b.
Stockham."
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
TWO MEN IN TOLLS FOR
ISSUING WORTHLESS CHECKS

The sheriffs office received infor-
nation Friday from Paonia, that Nor
ris Burdick of Paonia had passed q
worthless check, and the young man
was apprehended at Gunnison, from
whence he was brought back by Sher-
iff Wilson Friday.
On Wednesday Sheriff Wilson went
to Grand Junction and took into Gus
tody Dick Plummer of that city. who
until recently had been working in the
apples at Paonia, and who was charg-
ed with issuing two worthless checks
without funds to cover, one for SO
to cafe operated by Wilson's. and
one for $35 issued to A J. Cady's
garage.
Both men were taken to Paonia and
arraigned before Justice Osboldstone
yesterday. Burdick was discharged
by paying everything charged against
him, he having made a satisfactory
showing that he would travel the.
straight and narrow.
Plummer, it seems, was different
type. When arrested he denied that
he knew of any check, and in an In
formal hearing before A. A. Clements,
who was acting as deputy district at
torn6y, he steadfastly refused to ac-
knowledge the deed.
He has wife and four small chill
dren in Grand Junction, as well as a
Job and signffied his anxiety to set
tie the matter up SO he could get
home. He said he would plead guilty,
but that he did not write the checks.
When told that If he did not ac-
knowledge the signature he would
have to go through a process of law,
he owned up. He was then given a
hearing in Justice Osboldstone's court
and drew a fine of $25 and costs
amounting to s52 and 80 days in Jail.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
DELTA RADIO CLUB GIVES
CONCERTS WITH SUCCESS

A radio demonstration was given by
the Delta Radio club in the Lincoln
school building Friday evening. when
messages were received and heard
with remarkable lucidity from st.
Louis. Davenport, Iowa. Los Angeles.
Fort Worth and other places.
On Tuesday evening the apparatus
was placed before the Round Table
and concerts received. though the
tunings were confined mostly to cleo
tion returns which were flashing
thickly across the continent.
Mr.. Schultz states that the weather
conditions were ideal and that on
Tuesday evening there was no static
whatever.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
REPORTS GOOD
SUCCESS WITH RADIO OUTFIT

Charles Fulghum, who for some
months has been working with a radio
outfit at Third and Palmer, announces
that during the past few days he has
been getting good results with his
apparatus. On Tuesday evening Mr..
Fulghum says the concerts, election
returns, ETC., were unusually clear.
The best concerts are heard on Tues
day and Thursday evenings, he says.
as those are the evenings when spe-
cial concerts are put on with high
class musicians.
Concerts have been received, he
states. from Minneapolis; San Fran
cisco; Denver; Salt Lake; Glendale.
California; Ell Paso. Texas; Oklahoma
City; vermilion, South Dakota; Los
Angeles; Davenport, Iowa and San
Diego.
Mr.. Fulghum states that most Of the
messages can be heard without am
plification.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
CLUB MEET AND EAT
SATURDAY WAS GREAT SUCCESS

1t was a happy thought which
prompted the program committee of
the Delta Woman's club to arrange a
program designed to take off" the
mems clubs, and inasmuch as the
ladies' have on various occasions been
guests of the mems clubs and gotten
an insight into the workings of these
organizations. the luncheon Saturday
was well planned.
The weather was bad. Snow start
ed falling early in the morning, which
continued unabated until late evening,
but despite this fact n answered at
roll call.
Place cards bearing drawings Of
rolling pins (the Woman's club) car
ried clever and amusing remarks sup.
posed to apply to the lady whose
name they bore. Each member was
introduced by the lady at her left
The woman's Club chorus led the
singing. using the mems club songs
slightly changed to conform to the
Woman's club.
Miss Bertha Houston was a most
clever toastmaster. introducing the
ladies on the program with snappy
and witty remarks.
Following the routine of the mems
clubs, the business meeting was con-
Quoted during the luncheon. and the
SOC fee was also collected during the
meal
Miss Ivalyne Mcdaniel delighted
the club with violin solo. her sister,
Mrs. T. H. Dunbar accompanying at
the plano. Mrs. W. G. Hillman ac-
companied for the club songs.
Mrs Windle gave a humorous take
of on the club husband. and Mrs.
Stearns followed with a paper in
which ths new man" was roasted
70 rich brown. re
After these two outbreaks Il was
soothing indeed to listen to Mrs. W.
H. Mathers' history Of the Delta Wo-
mans club! in which she also enum-
Grated some Of the achievements Of
the club during its 81 years existence.
There was plenty OF good cheer
throughout-fullya as much as there Is
evident at the mems clubs. and the
members will long remember Il with
pleasure.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Terrell served a
very lovely luncheon.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM FOR THE
BIG CELEBRATION TOMORROW

All set. Tomorrow morning the sec
ond Armistice Day celebration will
start, opening with big parade at
$3.50 in which school children, private
citizens. lodges, commercial organiza-
tions. national guard. legionnaries and
many others will participate.
Business houses will be profusely
decorated with flags and bunting in
honor of the event. and there will be
full day of sports and entertainment.
Every business house except the
restaurants will close from 1 to 4
O'Clock, in order to give all an oppor-
tunity to see the afternoon program,
chief among which will be the big
sham battle. ''the charge on st.
Mihiel." vividly portrayed with every
thing which was used in the big war.
and demonstrated by boys who were
through the thick of battle and know
how it was done. To add to the real
ism of the scene an ambulance with
Red Cross nurses and surgeons will
be on the job. This will be staged
at the Delta ball park and the hill
east of the grounds will be the scene
of the activities.
Attractive cash prizes are being Of
fered for floats in the parade, one
for best representative float, one for
best commercial float and one for
best decorated automobile.
From 1O:30 until noon street sports
on Main Street will be the attraction.
with prizes for winners.
Promptly at noon heavy bombs will
announce the two minutes silence in
memory of departed comrades. and it
is urgently requested that wherever
you are you will recognize the seri-
business of the occasion and respond
with proper attention.
It is well also to remember the flag
rules when Old Glory passes along
the street.
The two minutes silence will be fol-
lowed by free feed for all, hot cof-
fee and sandwiches, and at 1 o'clock
there will be competitive drill in
which all organizations with teams
are privileged to participate.
At 1880 will be held the charge on
ST. Mihiel, followed by two football
games between the legion teams of
Grand Junction and Paonia, and the
high school football teams of Olathe
and Delta respectively.
The evening will be devoted to
dancing. there being one conducted
by Blackburn's (home) orchestra. at
the armory, and one by the Montrose
Melody Monarchs at Elks' Hall.
There is also a good boxing and
wrestling card In the evening at the
Kepler-Buick garage.
This celebration was made possible
by the generous donations Of business
men and prfvaAe individuals
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
OFFICIALS PAID
THIS SECTION A VISIT

Friday afternoon two prominent re-
clamation officials arrived unannounc.
ed and held short conference at
the Community rooms with members
of the Chamber of Commerce. They
were A. P. Davis. Director of the u.
8. Reclamation Service, at Washing
ton, and NJ. Weymouth. Chief engin-
eer of Denver.
they did not give out any state
ments regarding their visit, but it is
concluded that it had something to
do with the concentrated movement
by local users to get an extension of
time under the project.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
e. C. HARRISON DIES
SUDDENLY IN CALIFORNIA

Mrs. J. e. Gallup received word
this week Of the death Of her brother.
e. c. Harrison, at Stockton, Califor-
mia, on Friday, November 3rd, death
being due to stroke Of paralysis
from which he suffered but one day.
A previous message had announced
his serious condition.
Mr.. Harrison with his family was at
one time resident of Delta county
in the Gunnison valley. His four
sons reside at Stockton. Mr.. Harri-
son left here the last time about two
years ago. He was 70 years OF age.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
HOLLY SUGAR CORPORATION
ISSUES OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

''The Western Colorado Beet Grow
err" is the official title Of the publica-
tion being issued by the Holly Sugar
corporation. Of which Volume I. No. 1
has just reached our desk.
The Beet Grower is six-column.
four-page paper, containing news OF
general interest In connection with
the beet sugar and beet raising indus
tries.
The publication Is issued at Grand
Junction, A. C. Newton being the edi
tor and manager.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
ONLY SMALL PER CENT OF
GROWERS ASK FOR MONEY

Following the announcement by the
Holly Sugar corporation that they
would begin paying cash on beet con-
tracts on November 1st, some grow
ers appeared and secured money dur
ing the past week, but we are inform
ed by the Holly management that
those who received cash payments
represented only about one-tenth OF
the total number OF growers. Which
leads us to believe that money is not
nearly so scarce as some folks be-
lieve
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
MISS MARIE BOWERS Is
BRIDE OF ARTHUR DUER

Miss Marie Bowers and Arthur
Duer made vain attempt ito put
one over" on their friends Tuesday
when they quietly secured a marriage
license and had ceremony uniting
their lives performed at the home of
the brides parents. Mr., and Mrs. ].
E. Bowers. corner Fifth and Palmer,
The service was performed at high
noon by Rev. F. W. Pimlott. pastor Of
the First Methodist Episcopal church.
in the presence OF only the immed-
late families OF the contracting par
ties, after which the party partook Of
a wedding breakfast at the home Of
the groom's parents. in the Upper
Gunnison valley Just out of the city.
The bride is the youngest child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. z. Bowers, who has
made her home here for the past
nine years, and also was student at
the Delta Business College. For the
past three years she has been one Of
the courteous and efficient clerks at
Warmers Variety Store
The groom is q son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Duer. who is engaged at farm
ing with his father. He }s highly res
pected in the community where for
several years he has made his home.
Following the wedding breakfast
the newiyweds left at once n the af-
ternoon train for Los Angeles. Cali.
fornia. where they will be At home to
their friends.
The secret got out shortly after
noon and a number OF friends &C.
companied them to the train shower
ing them with rice, shoes and other
articles appropriate (O to such an
occasion. Just to let them know they
were not forgotten.
A wealth OF good wishes will follow
Marie and Arthur to their new home.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
DELTA HOUSE UNDER NEW
MANAGEMENT NEXT MONTH

On December 1 Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. R.
Per6ns will take charge OF the Delta
House which they purchased a few
weeks ago. They are old hands at
the hotel business. having on several
occasions conducted hotels and cafes
with success.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins are ex-
cellent cooks and It is safe to predict
that those who turn in" there while
they have charge will be well satisfied
both with the service and courtesy
accorded them. sso1 1asss =
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
LIONS CLUE HAD GOOD
MEETING WEDNESDAY EVE

At the weekly meeting of the Delta
Lions club Wednesday evening Miss
Ivalyne Mcdaniel and sister Mrs. T.
H. Dunbar were guests. Miss McDan.
,iel favoring the club with delightful
violin solo, Mrs. Dunbar accompany
ing at the piouo.
The name OF w. E. Schoolfield was
received and he was voted member,
A. d. Fairbanks was also a guest
and he spoke to the club regarding
the matter OF cooperation on the
Black Mesa road program and seeing
that funds allotted for this road were
obtained.
Ensign Thomas Bloss of the Saliva
ton Army. located at Denver, and
Captain Lottie Schell were present
and outlined the plan of the Salvation
army for campaign to be put on
here whereby $1,000 is to be raised in
Delta county. retained in the local
banks and used for Salvation Army
work locally.
A. c. McInturf was guest of Chas,
f. White.
r. L. Stanford was Good Fellowship
chairman. w. H. Mathers, President
of the club, won the attendance prize.
an Eversharp pencil which was pre-
sented by John Arthur.
A committee composed OF r. B. Til
den, B. c. Jessup. c. F. White. John
Arthur and w. A. Laycock is decorat-
ing float to be used by the Saliva
tion Army In the sArmistice Day cele-
bration. The Lions viii also have a
'float IN the pafade.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
BARRERE ENGAGES IN GRoc-
ERY AND DAIRY BUSINESS

B. Barrere wishes to announce to
his friends that he is located in the
old Conklin stand on Main street,
doing business on cash and carry"
margin, but glad to deliver goods to
anyone in town, including North
Delta and Garnet Mesa. He also
wants to make it known to the public
that he is still running the Delta
Dairy and is in no way connected
with any other grocery or peddler.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10

The board took favorable action
upon refunding the county bonded in.
debtedness of s25.o0o from per cent
bonds to 4% per cent. This will save
the county about $62.5o per year
]. vandamoor and George Tou-
pain of the state highway depart
ment stopped over here a short time
yesterday while on their way to Ouray
They discussed road matters with the
Delta commissioners.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
oLATHE MAsoNs INSTITUTE
LODGE IN THEIR TOWN

Despite the bad weather and roads
about twenty-five Delta Masons went
to Olathe Saturday night, the occas-
ion being the opening OF new lodge
and the installation of officers.
A social hour and program followed
the lodge session.
The Delta lodge quartet furnished
several musical numbers which were
greatly enjoyed. ~
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
Frank Hoel 10 Dead.

Frank hoel 10 Dead.
Western slope residents will learn
with regret of the death at Grand
Junction on Tuesday morning. Nov. z.
OF Frank Hoel for the past twenty
years ON the Grand Junction. Montrose
passenger run. mostly as brakeman.
Death was due to a complication of
diseases from which he has suffered
for several months.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
WILL THOMAS ~ DEAD IN
DENVER or SMALLPOX

At $3.50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Nov. 9, VIII Thomas. popular Delta
young man. answered the summons at
. hospital in Denver. where he had
been taken Just q week ago. suffer-
ing from virulent smallpox.
VIII had gone to Denver three
weeks ago last Monday for visit
with his sister. Mrs. N e. Clack, and
somewhere became infected with
smallpox.
Several messages were received
here by Mr.. Clack. since last Mondap
none OF which held out any hope for
his recovery.
Billy" as he was familiarly called
man. OF splendid habits and unassum-
ing nature. His death is indeed de-
plorable.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made, but It is thought the re-
mains will be brought to Delta for in
terment.
VIII Thomas was son OF William
and Huldah Thomas. both Of whom
have passed away several years ago.
He is survived by his halfsister, Mrs.
N. e. Clack. and his half-brother. Reu-
ben Cameron. living in Montana. He
was born and reared in Delta and in
age 10 somewhere in the early thirties.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
Salvation Army Meeting.

Salvation Army Meeting.
/, Capt. Lottie Schell of the Saliva.
tion Army will hold an open air meet
ing on Main street Saturday evening,
Nov, II. at Z o'clock. Ensign Thorn
as Bloss will speak.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ARE WORKING ON TAX
LEVY FOR NEXT YEAR

The board Of county commissioners
met Wednesday morning for the reg
ular November meeting.
The levy for the 1922 tax was
agreed upon, which is to be 6.36 mills,
a decrease of 164 mills. The gen.
eral school levy, fixed by law, is S
mills. The state levy is 4.4S mills.
Total 1884. The levy last year was
17.35 mills.
The general school levy is not in
cluded in the above figures as the
school districts have not all made
up their budgets. The following table
for the past two years will show where
reductions have been made:
1921.
State levy 434 mills, Rev. s 7s.136.s1
County levy, $50 mills. Rev. 62,s6S. SO
Road. Bridge and Building
levy 4.50, Rev. - S0,S31 19
General School levy mills,
Rev. S9.S1243
Total ---s s233, ,512.31
1922.
State levy 4.4s mills, Rev.-s 77,72336
County levy 2.s6 mills. Rev 49.61So3
Road Bridge and Building
levy $50 mills, Rev. - 60,721.3e
General School levy mills
Rev. ------ ss,744.s2
Total l--------$1s7, ,os4.22
Reduction in State tax --------$41345
Reanstion in County tax---$36, ,42S. .0s
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-10-20
$. P. Employee Is Held
 AtLordsburgfor Murder
(Lordsburq liiberaD

1
 Early last Sunday afternoon M. NJ. 1 Owens, who has long been considered | one of the best round house forem len
 along the line of the Southern Pacific,
 shot and instantly killed Charles | Williams, machinist who had but recently been working in one of the l local mining camps, while the later l was crossing the tracks west of the 1 depot, going over to Jess Hills house. l After he was put under arrest by Chief Deputy Earle Kerr. to whom 1 he made no resistance. he is alleged to have said. in substance.
 T told Williams when I met him on the tracks, as I was going toward the west yards that I had heard he had been saying things about me and if so he ought to apologize Yes, I'll apologize" Williams is reported to have said, with motion of putting his hand into his trousers pocket. At this juncture, it is ale yaG that Owens whipped ort a 32 ar.n- n,atiC and poured fivz or six quick shots into Williams body, at least ttree in his back as he started to go away, and one or two after he had fallen. Owens then calmly put his gun in his pocket, it is said. and walked back to the round house. where Chief Deputy Kerr found him and took him before Justice Marsalis and from there to the jail, from where he was taken the following afternoon and held without bail by Justice Marsalis, upon recommenda- tiCn of District Attorney Forest Fielder. Ralph s. Spann appeared for the defendant, Mayor R. F. Hami.- ten, of Deming, representing the Railroad Company. Later in the day Sheriff Oscar Alien, Chief Deputy T,err and Deputy J. H. Turpin took him by auto to the Deming jail, to await trial at the November tern of court.
 Soon after the shooting City Mar shal Harry McKeel picked up coroners jury, consisting of R. NJ. Reynolds, G. P. Jeffus, J. R. Ownby, J. D. Jordan. c. F. Morgan and E. M. Luckie. who with Judge Marsaljs viewed the remains and brought in a verdict that deceased came to his death by gunshot wounds, inflicted by M. M. Owens.
 Close friends of the defendant say he has acted very unnatural for several weeks, the only excuse that can be offered for the terrible act is an unbalanced mind, as his victim was almost a total stranger and pro bably past sixty years of age.
 The deceased was well known about town and is said by his friends to be of a peaceful and quiet nature. They say he never thought of going armed.
 The funeral was conducted by the Heather Undertaking Co.,, W. l.. Dalton of the Christian church, hold ing services at the grave in Shake speare Cemetery
 From every point of view it was most distressing event.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-10-20
Arizona Business Review

1 October and Arizona stock in good shape, prospects favor many sales and a small upward tendency in prices.
 Shipping records show that about | 6,000,000 pounds of wool has been | moved out of Arizona this year, al most half a million pounds more than
 was shipped in 1921. However, the increase is believed to be due to the i movement of the hold-over from last year rather than to an increase in production. Prices have been satis- factory, and sheepmen also have had good market for lambs, resulting in decided improvement in the in dustry during the year.
 Mining
 The one outstanding development in the mining industry of the state during September was the announce ment of a general increase of 10 per cent in wages, effective October 1. There has been no material increase in production. and no new mines have resumed operations, except that the Phelps-Dodge Morenci branch is re- ported doing little more work than formerly. There is still a shortage of skilled men.
 Fuel shortage and unsettled con- ditions in Europe have had some eff feet in showing up copper sales re- gently, according to Charles F. Will lis, editor of the Arizona Mining Journal. The price has held firToly at 14 cents, both for prompt and future delivery. Improvement in the fuel situation is expected to be fol- lowed by improvement in copper sales
 European buying is still meagre, with little change to be looked for until the reparations question is set tied. Authorities are quoted to the effect that the copper business will not be good until Europe can resume buying her normal amount Of the metal, but that meanwhile they ex- pect no unfavorable changes, as con- sumption in this country is practically normal
 September sales are tentativeiy estimated at 125,000,000 pounds, as compared with 10O,000,O00 in August and 125, 100000 in July.
 Banking
 Reports to the state bank superin- tendent under a call of September 15 show that Arizona's banks are in much better condition than a year ago. Total deposits of the y state and 22 national banks in the state were $64,244 ,365.25, a gain of s4,217.- 6SS.65 over September 6, 1921. Total loans were $50,O6S, ,74s.2S, a decrease of $4,461 ,669.06 from year ago Cash on hand was S16,169, ,6u7S3, an increase of $1,570,966.73. During the year bills payable and other liabili- ties of the banks decreased s6,C5S,- 420, while stocks, bonds and other securities increased $612, 1854?