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The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
MUST PROTECT WATERS
OF WEsTERN SLOPE

In an address delivered at the
Farmers and Business Mems meet
ing Saturday afternoon A. J. McCune.
State Engineer OF Colorado. declared
that efforts must be made to appro-
pirate the waters Of the Colorado riv-
er to be utilized for large irrigation
projects in the state.
Mr.. McCune and J. E. Moorehead
were travelling over the state making
addresses along this line.
1t was learned this week that Her.
bert Hoover will stop in Grand juno
tion next Wednesday and conduct q
one-day hearing ON the rights and
needs Of Western Colorado irrigation
projects. 1t is understood that state
engineers and others will object very
strenuously to any project that will
curtail Colorado's present rights or
future requirements.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
CRAWFORD MAN SHOOTS
OPPONENT IN QUARREL

Arthur McConville of Crawford,
known as "Micky" is dead as the eli
max Of series of quarrels in which
he and Reuben Fluke are said to have
engaged.
The tragedy happened at the bunk
house in Crawford occupied by Fluke
and his brother, Heath, Friday night
at late hour. 1t is stated that Nc
Convill had been abusive at various
times, and on Friday evening con-
stituted himself an unlimited guest at
the Fluke room. 1t is alleged the In
truder became abusive and struck and
kicked Fluke, several times, after
which F1uke shot him three times
with a .38 calibre six shooter. It is
said that any one of the three shots
would have proven fatal.
After the affair Fluke called up
Sheriff Wilson and voluntarily sur
rendered himself.
A coroner's jury met at Hotchkiss
and after hearing the evidence in the
case rendered verdict stating that
the said McConvill came to his death
from a bullet wound at the hands of
Reuben Fluke, which was fred in self
defense. Fluke was not arrested. He
is about twenty-five years of age. and
the dead man about forty. F1uke is
badly crippled.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
J. D. sHIPLEY DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

On Friday, March 18th, occurred
the death Of John D. Shipley, after a
short illness Of bronchial pneumonia.
Mr.. Shipley was born in Carroll
County, Maryland, on the 11th day of
April, 1868. On December 26th, 1902,
he was married to Miss Laura o. De-
Almond, at Manhattan, Kansas. They
made their home in Nebraska for four
years, coming to Colorado in 1906,
and locating in Montrose county.
Sometime later they moved nearer
Delta, where they have continued to
make their home until this time.
Six children were the issue of the
union, three daughters and three
sons. They are: Mrs. Frances Doyle
of Read; Alice, Julia, Morris, Brian
and Bruce Shipley. all five living at
home.
The deceased passed from life at
the age of SO years II months and
days.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
morning from the Remley mortuary,
conducted by Rev. R. E Sherman of
the Presbyterian church, and inter-
ment was in Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
GOV. sHoUP CALLS SPECIAL
SESSION OF LEGISLATURE

The twenty.third general assembly
of Colorado will convene In special
session for the enactment OF food
control legislation and tunnel dis
trict bonding law during the week
beginning April 10.
Announcement OF this event was
made by Governor Shoup Friday
noon at the weekly luncheon OF the
Denver Civic and Commercial asso-
citation.
ITO save to the people Of our state
the Moffat railroad and to build for
the future, we must build the Moffat
tunnel" he said. 1.-The Pueblo flood
control district and the building Of
the tunnel will distribute more than
SIC. 900, 900 in Colorado, to be paid for
wages and supplies. All of the money
will be spent in our state. Colorado
labor and Colorado products of all
kinds will be bought and used.
81 am convinced that the greatest
good to the greatest number can and
will come from the building OF these
two projects. It is imperative that
both are built now am for both of
them and am for both of them now"
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
ARMIsrIcE DAY CELEBRATION
SHOWN IN PICTURES NOW

The public is invited to attend the
Colonial Theater this evening and see
the reproduction of the Armistice
Day celebration of 1921.
This picture is remarkably good
film and depicts very accurately the
events of that memorable day in Del
ta See the big posters for details.
Besides this film Anna Sewall's
book, BLACK Beauty" the well known
story of a horse, will be shown in pic
lures.
The price of admission is zoe and
40c, tax paid.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Bad Dusinsss-
There seems to be pernicious
practice among some youths OF the
city, particularly the purloining OF
wheels. Three instances Of this kind
have been reported within the past
few days. Two Of the wheels have
been recovered and the third is apt
to be shortly. One boy found his
whoel in better condition than when
he lost Il, as II had received pair
OF new tires. II parents would real
ire what such beginning means to
their boys after life. II would be bet
ter to have the stolen goods returned.
even though Il meant possible humi-
liation 1t the time. Boys who bring
home stolen wheels DO not find them
by chance.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
LIONS CLUB HOLDS RoUsiNo
MEETING MONDAY EVENING

At the regular meeting Of the Lions
Club Monday evening the directors OF
the Chamber OF Commerce and the
members Of the Rotary Club were
guests.
The Lions Quartette rendered a
number of lively songs which were
greatly appreciated. and Mrs. p. J.
Dillon gave n delightful reading.
Mayor Penley was good fellowship
chairman and had arranged a glove
contest in which Joe and Leo Ryan
took part. going four lively rounds.
w. G. Hillman was time keeper. p. J.
Dillon referee, and w. II. Fluallen and
8. J. Kyfiin held the ropes.
Several times during the evening
Wireless Director Schultz tuned in on
radio maneuvers and picked up con-
certs from the Fitzsimmons hospital
in Denver. as well as from the Colin
b. Kennedy Company forty miles
south of SanFrancisco. The music
was distinct and threw thrills into
the audience each time.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
wiLL DETERMINE WHETHER
FACTORY WILL OPERATE

The biggest problem facing the peo-
pie of Montrose and Delta county to-
day is whether the Delta sugar fac
tory will operate during the coming
campaign. Or, to be more explicit,
whether the farmers will contract
enough acreage to warrant its oper-
alton.
Superintendent Drummond Of the
Holly company is here this week look
ing over the plant and estimating the
repairs necessary to be made in case
it operates. He states that if it does
open it will be necessary to expend
about $4,000 as against about $780,
900 on the Grand Junction plant If
they run that one.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
THE COUNTY
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Since there have been numerous
inquiries lately from the townspeo-
pie regarding the annual County Edu-
cational Association, the meeting
place which is Delta, wish to make
the following statement:
The teachers of the county voted al
most unanimously for the Association
to be held in Delta the week of March
23rd Superintendent Foster reports
that his teachers have voted 81 to 2
in favor of not having the meeting.
1t therefore makes it necessary to
either vote another place for the
meeting or ask them to reconsider.
As it is so late to make other ar
rangements it will be necessary to
discontinue the meeting for this year.
AS many of the schools close in April
it will be impractical to have the
meeting later than March.
Grace Cummings.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
ANOTHER PIONEER RESTING
IN SILENT CITY OF DEAD

Again we are called to pay the last
measure Of respect to one OF our
friends and respected citisens.
Mr.. J. p. Kernohan passed from this
life on March 18, after short illness
Of pneumonia with complications. He
was q man with strong personality
and had most exalted idea of the
privilege of being a friend to man.
He was never SO occupied with the in
terest in hand that 1t could not be
laid aside to give aid to q neighbor.
often sacrificing time and needed
rest.
Mr.. Kernohan was born in London,
Ontario, January Z, 1S49. moving to
Leslie Michigan, when mere child.
AS a young man he fitted himself for
a teacher, taking special training at
Ypsilanti, Michigan.
In 1875 he married Ella J. Packer
and in 1878. moved to Grand Island.
Nebraska, where he engaged in the
banking business. Mrs. Kernohan
died in 1886, and in 1888 he married
Elizabeth H. Casson who preceded
him to the great beyond some five
years ago.
In 1896. Mr.. Kernohan with his fam
ily came to Delta. locating in North
Delta and engaging in gardening and
In the insurance business. His home
ON the banks OF the Gunnison river
was one of the most attractive in that
locality.
After the death OF the late Mrs.
Kernohan he sold the home and he,
with Miss Isabel. was living in Delta
at the time Of his death. He is sur
vived by two sons, Bryant p. OF
Bremerton. Washington. and ]. Waldo
of Morrill,, Nebraska: two daughters.
Mrs. Grace Garrett of Morrill,. Ne
braska, and Miss Isabel Keronohan of
Delta; also three brothers. Thomas
Kernohan OF Houston, Texas; Joseph
Kernohan OF Dunsmuir. California.
and Fred II. Kernohan of Nampa, Ida
no; also a sister. Mrs. Martha Hoyt
of Lansing. Michigan. who is here on
a visit at the present time.
On coming to Delta Mr.. Kernohan
identified himself with the Presbyter-
ian church and has always studied to
uphold It's honor and prestige. We
snai h'se hitn' oue ieeos"-e "i' ~
ing as but promotion to higher and
better things.
A most beautiful service was held
Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyter-
ian church. The flowers were lovely
and both music and sermon were i'm
pressive.
A large gathering OF neighbors and
friends followed the remains to their
last resting place.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
N. A. Ward Funeral.

N. A. Ward Funeral.
The last rites over the remains Of
Marcus A. Ward, who passed away
last Thursday, were held at the Bap-
tist church Sunday afternoon. by Rev.
F. w. Hopkins Of the Church Of God.
There was = large attendance OF old
friends Of the deceased.- Rev. Hop
kins selected his text from PHILIPPIANS
t:21. and music was rendered by a
quartette composed Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur euttle Of Olathe, and John
Francis aud Mrs. Myrtle suttls Of
Delta. lnterment was In Garnet
Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
CHAM "a OF COMMERCE AND
FARMERS HAVE BIG DAY

The third annual dinner rendered
by the Delta Chamber of Commerce to
the farmers of the community Satur.
day noon at the Kepler Garage was
enjoyed by about six hundred and
there was wealth Of enthusiasm
throughout
A number of prominent men from
over the state were present and gave
talks along various lines of industry.
Among these were w. H. Olin, d. &
R. G. w. Agriculturist, who talked on
Holly Berries" meaning literally su-
gar beets. This is of course the para
mount question before each individual
in Delta and Montrose county today
whether the Delta sugar factory will
run or stand idle: whether the thous-
ands Of acres available for sugar
beets shall be planted or be devoted
to other products perhaps far less re-
munerative.
c. N. Shepardson. Director c. p.
Gillette and Prof. e. p. Sandsten. all
OF the State Agricultural college, also
had prominent parts on the program
and gave talks which were full of in
terest.
The Lions Club chorus kept things
going at lively pace at every possi-
BILE interval. Robert Tilden lingering
the keys in an able manner.
DR.. A. H. Stockham of Delta prov
ed himself a most gracious toastmas-
ter Arthur d. Fairbanks extended a
welcome for Delta to all visitors. and
Rev. J. A. Hunsicker Of Eckert gave
the invocation.
The dinner vas. triumph of cul-
mary art. and contained everything
calculated to satisfy a hungry inter
ior. topping OF with cigars. The cof-
fee ofthe famous Solitaire brand, was
donated by the Morey Mercantile
Company.
An attempt was made to tune in
on the Fitzsimmons hospital in the
afternoon. where Hon George Stephan
was scheduled to talk to the meeting,
but owing to static conditions it was
unsuccessful
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
Uncle Sam objected.

Uncle Sam Objected.
Following a complaint lodged by
Mr.. Douglas. inspector OF grazing un-
der the Forest Service. Joe d. Oberg-
fell was arrested this week by U.
8. Marshal, charged with running cat
tie on the Forest reserve without
a permit. He appeared before U. s.
Commissioner Milton r. Welch and
gave bond for appearance in the Fed
eral court at Montrose in September.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
COULDN'T stay Away.

Couldn't stay Away.
Anotherevidence we have that Del
Ia is an ideal place for home life is
the return OF Mrs. c. p. Bragg. widow
of the late c. p. Bragg, to our midst,
after vain attempt to live back
East. In contrasting the climatic
conditions she says the clouds. rain
and sleet are uncomfortable, while the
life giving sunshine we have here is
charming. She is making her home
with Mrs. Margaret White, 461 How
ard st.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Says Looks Nice.
w. b. Flintham, Colorado Health
Department representative, spent sew
eral days here. last week inspecting
the bakeries. grocery stores. meat
markets and confectionery stores. He
left Monday for other parts. Mr..
Flintham says his orders have been
complied with in every instance, and
things are in good shape.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
Met With Board.

Met With Board.
]. H. Gehbauer. representing the
weiland Engineering company OF
Denver. came down from Paonia
Wednesday and met with the City
Commissioners in general discus
sion of business connected with the
water works system Of Delta. Mr..
Gehbauer has been for several
months engaged ON the sewer system
at Paonia. to which place be returned
yesterday. -s.. vs.. ~, .aa. ss.ss
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
The Sick Ones.

The Sick Ones.
Charley Sare has been having a
tussle with pneumonia, but is report
ed making some improvement. Mrs.
Charles White, Miss Eta Bennett
and Mrs. Jessie Brenton have been
among the absent teachers from the
schools. owing to flu. miss Bennett
being again at her post this week. The
c. f. Dana family are all out after
several days illness.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
VIII Have Social Time.

VIII Have Social Time.
The woodmen of the World are
planning to have a social meeting in
the Odd Fellows hall "Wednesday.
April 5th All members are invited
to remember this date and details
will be announced next week.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
Loses Hay BY Fire.

Loses Hay BY FIRE.
About $50 Wednesday evening a
spark from burning stubble in the hay
field OF Ed Ray on California Mesa.
set fire to hay stack and before it
could be subdued had entirely des-
troyed two stacks amounting to about
thirty.five tons. BY prompt and
faithful efforts ON the part Of neigh
bors. third stack was saved.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

New Daughter.
Mary Elizabeth Is the name Of the
baby daughter born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Gipe Of Cedaredge Thursday.
March -. The little lady tipped the
scales At . pounds. Ars. 0ipe will be
remembered ~ Miss Marie Lee Of
Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Out to Ranch.
Mrs. L. B. Scott for some time iden-
titled with the Mathers Dry Goods
Store, has jumped her job in favor of
the simple life. she and her husband
are moving this week to their ranch
on East Garnet Mesa where they will
make their home this season.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
Change in River.

Making Change in River.
A force of men has been busy the
past week or ten days rip rapping
the river where it changed its course
a year ago just below town, and an
attempt will be made to divert the
course back into its old channel.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Appeared In Court.
Milton r. welch and C. H. Stewart
went to Grand Junction Tuesday to
argue a motion before District Judge
Logan regarding taxes OF the Holly
Sugar Company. Mrs. Welch and
Mrs. Stewart accompanied them ON
the trip.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
New Boy.

New Boy.
Announcements are received of the
birth Of a son to Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Hedgcock Of Pittsburgh. Pennsyl-
vania. on Saturday. March 18th. Mrs.
Hedgecock was until her marriage
Miss Katherine Amsbary Of this city.
Her mother. Mrs. Ella Amsbray. is
with her.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

New Baby At erandts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Brandt well
coined baby daughter into their
home at Cedaredge Tuesday, March
21st Mrs. Brandt will be remember
ed as Miss Ellen Hand of Delta.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Attending Convention.
Mortimer Stone. and A. D. Fair
banks. President and vice-president
respectively OF the Delta Rotary
Club are in Greeley this week attend
ing the convention of the 21st Dis
trict OF Rotarians.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Out Of Hospital.
]. M. Ounn. who has spent the past
seven weeks at the hospital. following
q plunge in an auto truck on the
Cory grade. has recovered and will
today be dlsmissed.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

To x. C. on Visit.
Leaving Monday for Kansas City
were Mrs. John w. Maxwell and Mrs.
A. NJ. Mathews, who will visit with
relatives of the latter and take in the
city sights for several weeks.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Home to Kansas.
Mrs. Eileen Holten Of Sparks, Kan
sis left last Thursday for home, hav-
ing been called to Delta three weeks
before by the death Of her mother,
Mrs. Gus Schlapp.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Returns from Hospital.
Mrs. Frank Bond. who underwent
an operation at the Delta hospital.
was able to leave this week and is
now at her home convalescing.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
WHY FARMERS SHOULD GROW
SUGAR BEETS THIS YEAR

Value of all farm crops is uncertain this
year.
Sugar is staple commodity, not luxury.
The consumption of sugar in the United
States is much greater since the advent of pro-
Inhibition and is still increasing
The sugar beet crop is not gamble. You
are sure of your mOney-certaln OF profit
certain of clearing $500 to $4,000 per acre.
Beet Labor will be reduced to prewar
Indications are that all sections will plant
potatoes and onions on account of the low price
of seed. This is likely to cause a surplusage and
low prices.
The Delta factory will run if $500 acres
are planted-this is guaranteed This will ne
cessitate new construction work amounting to
500 100000 which will assure the running of the
factory every year thereafter
A running factory adds to the value of your
land-an idle factory does not.
The Holly Sugar Corporation offers the
best contract of any sugar company in the West.
The Holly Sugar Corporation always does
all if not more than it agrees to in the contract
We now have tariff of .016c sugar and
hope to get &c tariff Sugar has made five ad- :
vances in the past month
In 1913. 1914 and 1915, when all farm
crops failed to pay freight, sugar beets brought
in the only money from farm crops to the farm
er. Who knows but that 1922 will be like 1913,
1914 and 1915.
Beet pulp and syrup are valuable for stock
feeding. This allows hay and other feeds to be
consumed on the farms and produces fertilizer,
which enriches the soil.
Diversification is much safer than placing
all your eggs in one basket.
SIGN UP A BEET CONTRACT AT ONCE
THE DELTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
SIGN UP A BEET CONTRACT AT ONCE
THE DELTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Visiting From Fruita.
Miss Mary Bertrand came up from
Fruita Tuesday and visited until We'd
nesday evening with friends here.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Boy 10 Recovering.
Mrs. L. B. Butler, who Is caring for
Charles Hickey. son OF the late MT.
and Mrs. Arnold Hickey. at her home.
reports that the lad is recovering
from pneumonia at this time.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Visited Brother Here.
Harvey Sare and children came
down from Hotchkiss Sunday to see
Mr.. Sare's brother Charles Sare, who
is very i'll Of fiu.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Guests Of Montrose Lions.
Milton r. welch and G. A Nahstoll
were guests of the Montrose Lions
Club at its weekly luncheon yester-
day.
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24
To Join Husband.

To Join Husband.
Mrs. w. A Holyfield left Sunday
for New Mexico to join her husband.
who is employed in lumber camp at
Elvado
The Delta independent., 1922-03-24

Visiting In Montrose.
Miss Helen Blessing is spending
the week at Montrose visiting the
Misses Hazel and Ocie Roatcap.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
Money Changers
of Various Lands
By WILLIAM Fl. HILL

OF course the story of the money
changers being driven out of the
Temple nearly two thousand years
ago is known TO all who have read
and been taught the story Of the be-
ginning of the Christian era. In
this year of 1922 the money-chang-
ers in the East are in evidence. They
are no doubt a replica of the men
Of their tribe in Biblical times. They
do a thriving business. especially
with casual tourists. and not as the
changers of old did with the tribes
adjacent to their abiding places.
SQuatting on the sidewalks of Co
lombo, Ceylon, in the latter part Of
August of this year. were found
money-changers, wearing the Orien-
tai garb and at the same time
wearing faces revealing cunning. Be
sides them on the pavement were
piles of notes of various denomina-
tions and representing lands far and
near. They were prepared to turn
over rupees for pound notes of Eng
land and they were equally prepar-
ed TO turn over rupees for the bank
notes Of the United States. or the
franc notes of France. They were
familiar-or at least assumed to be
with the various rates of ex-
change; but their customers had TO
take on faith what was given them
in return for perfectly reliable
money. cum grano sails. There was
no use 10 argue with one Of the
money-changers who, evidently IA
miliar with various languages. let Il
be understood that he/knew naught
but the Hindu tongue. They were
quick in making exchanges and It
can be set down that they did not
lose anything in their transactions.
From the bulk Of the money in
sight IL appeared as though the
changers were almost millionaires.
although paper money such as is
rife in all countries outside OF Eng
land and the United States Is worth
only what somebody Is willing TO
give in return for II. The basis OF
exchange in Ceylon Is the rupee
thirty-six cents in American money
and thus II is confusing to receive
in return for an attractive Ameri-
can note coins stamped fifty cents"
meaning. II one knows. one-lalf a
rupee. Then there is a smaller coin.
on one side the face OF George V.
and on the other statement that
the BIT Of metal is ten cents.
U Bombay is found the one-quar-
terSrupee coin, also with the face OF
King George. Also in Bombay
there are tiny coins. about the size
Of the old American silver three
cent piece. bearing the stamp Of
two annas. India" Queen Victoria's !
face being on the diverse side. An |
other Ceylon coin OF current use is
for five cents. nearly three-quarters |
Of an inch square with the corners /
rounded. On the diverse side Is the
face Of George V, King and EN-
peror OF India" the coin being al /
most as thick as the American FIVE
cent piece.
One has Of necessity 70 have some |