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The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
NOTICE OF FINAL sErTLEMENr

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Estate of William II. Cole Deceased.
No T3s.
Notice is hereby given that on the 11th
day of December. A. ID. 1922, the under
signed will present to the County Court of
Delta County. Colorado his accounts for
final settlement OF administration of said
estate, when and where all persons in inter-
est may appear and object to them. II they
SO desire.
GEORGE w. BRUCE,
Administrator.
First Pub, Nov. 3. Last Pub. Dec. /. 1922.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
Shipped Their Cattle.

Shipped Their Cattle.
: Bert Shreeves and Kenny Camp
bell returned last week from Denver.
where they had gone with four cars
of cattle for market. The stock was
fat steers and they received for these
.$6.40 to $6.65.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
Her Father Very III.

Her Father Very III.
Mrs. G. F. Lester received word
Monday that her father. who resides
at Mason, Indiana. is seriously Ill with
no hopes of recovery. Mrs. Lester is
arranging her business affairs SO that
she can leave within few days to be
with him.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
To Winter In South.

To Winter In South.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Hammock and
daughter of Cedaredge. left last
Thursday evening by auto for Austin,
Texas, where they will spend the win
ter with relatives, returning to Cedar
edge in the spring.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
Estate of James F. Keller, Deceased
All persons having coims against said
estate hereby notified to present them
for adjustment to the County Court of
Delta County Colorado on the 4th day of
December A. d. 1922.
SARAH f. KELLER.
ExecutriI.
First Pub. Nov 3. Last Pub. Dec /. 1922.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
Newcomers Here.

newcomers nere.
Arrivals last week were Carl Dick
ey and Mrs. Audrey Trosper, brother
and sister of D. w. Dickey. The two
are from Breckenridge, Missouri, and
expect to locate here.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10

Had TonsiIs Removed.
Marie, the three-year-old daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rogers Of Esca-
lante canon, had her tonsils removed
Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

U. s. Land Office at Montrose colorado
October IS, 1922.
NOTICE is hereby given that James
DeGuelle of Olathe. Colorado. who, on
October 20. 1920. made Hopestead Entries.
No. oI37e5; o137ee. for wlaEh. Ehwh
EANwA. NEAswh. lots 8. 6. I. 8. Sec
tion 10. Wl1NEA Section 30, T. IA s..
r. 90 W.; sEHNEN. EHsEk Sec. "a
NHNEA. Sec. 25. Township IL S. Range
81 W., Sixth Principal Meridian. has filed
notice Of intention to make thrce-year proof
scribed. before Register United States Land
Office. at Montrose. Colorado. the 9Th
day of December, 1922.
Claimant names witnesses
A. j. Rawson j. u. Parrish. Arthur
Loper. Wright Blackburn all OF oIathe. Colo
RADIO.
Non-coa1.
.GALEN C. POND. Register.
Firs, Pub Nov. 3. Last Pub. Dec. !. 1922
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10

Dissolution Of Partnership
This is to give notice that the part,
nership heretofore existing between
Del Robinson and p. ]. Dillon in the
A-Muse-U Theatre is hereby dissolved
by mutual consent.
P. ]. Dillon will continue the busi-
ness and adjust all business matters.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 11th
day of october, 1922.
DELL ROBINSON
P. ]. DILLON
First pub Oct. 20; last Nov. 10, 1922.
The Delta independent., 1922-11-10

Some motorists complain OF ."auto-
mobile foot" but the trouble with the
speeders seems to be automobile
head.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
SLAIN FOR REFUSING
DEMANDFOR WHISKY
Saloon Owner Shot Dead by
Drunken Man, Said to Be
a Customs Guard.
ARREST AFTER CHASE
Government Employee Held
as a Witness Tells of
Booze After Work.
MIXED RUM AND SCOTCH
Tarrant, Charged With Crime,
and Alleged Companion
Both Make Denials.

Thomas Kenny. owner OF a saloon
at 1873 Second avenue. was standing
in front Of his bar talking to three
customers ut O'clock yesterday morn
Ing when two men, apparently intoxi-
Gated, entered and demanded whisky,
which was refused. Kenny told the
insistent intruders that they were too
drunk to be served even will, near
beer
One OF the men drew revolver and
shot Kenny through the jugular vein.
The two strangers then ran from the
place. Charles Kirchner, who lives at
the Sylvan Hotel. Third avenue and
121st street. gave chase. Others in
the place telephoned for an ambu-
lance, but Kenny had died almost in
stantly.
The fugitives ran up Third avenue
pursued by Klrchner. At Nintieth street
Patrolman Charles Flanagan Joined in
the chase. Flanagan caught one man
after desperate struggle. His friend
escaped during the fight.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
FACES INDICTMENTS;
STARTS IN. AS MAYOR
Former BreWer Opens War
on Soft Drink Places.

Specia, Dispatch to THE New YORK HERALD
BUFFALO, Jan. 2-Frank x. Schwab,
former brewer. under three Federal in
dictments for violation Of the Volstead
act. was inausurated' Mayor OF Buffalo
to-day under the commission charter.
Making his campaign frankly on the
issue of personal liberty, Mayor Schwab
nevertheless began his term OF office
with the announced intention of clean
ing up the city OF the 1000 soft drink
places which since the operation OF the
dry law have infested the city.
One of his first unofficial acts after
being elected was TO order Corporation
Counsel Ram to frame n new soft drink
ordinance by which the city would have
closer control OF the places which have
replaced the saloon. 1t is expected 5000
of the places will be closed as result.
The Mayor also has pledged himself to
do away with the police dry squad.
which has done excellent work. In his
first message to the Council, however
Mr.. Schwab had nothing to gay directly
Of prohibition.
With Schwab was inaugurated John
Fl. Meah, former County Clerk. who was
elected after bucking the organization
as did Schwab. Meah, like Schwab. Is a
Republican, but both were elected on
a non-partisan ticket under the commits
sion form Of government.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
ALCOHOLIC PATIENTS
CROWDING BELLEVUE
Continued from First Page.

Director, told Mr.. Merricls that he had
done excellent work on New Years eve
and that no money was wasted In max
ing good the threat that agents would be
in first class restaurants to observe
possible violations. He asserted the
warning had good effect and that some
places under suspicion closed their doors
before midnight.
William II. Anderson, State superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloor League of
New York. said yesterday that the rul-
Ing or David II. Blair. Internal Reve-
nue. Commissioner. that volunteer en-
forcement agents had no official status
could not have reference to his organi-
cation. Mr. Anderson continued:
Notwithstanding Mr.. Blair's state
ment, whenever private individuals who
give their names as matter OF good
faith furnish to the Anti-Saloon League
In writing specific information. with
the names and addresses, of violations
OF the prohibition law, the legal depart
ment Will communicate the facts to
either Federal or local officials. In
this. however, the leagues attitude will
be not an attempt TO obtain official
power for itself. but to obtain for the
public action and efficiency from those
officials who already have the power.
The Anti-Saloon League OF New
York has scrupulously refused to ask
for the appointment of q single agent
on the staff OF the State Prohibition
Director for the double reason that II
will not assume responsibility where II
has no power and that It refuses to
incur any political obligation"
The New York herald., 1922-01-03

edge of the shooting. but the detectives
say blood was found splattered on the
sleeves OF his coat. No explanation was
given regarding the stains.
According TO the detectives vciierer
said that he. Tarrant and another GUS
toms guard started home from pier
where they had been working and on
the way they had drunk Italian rum.
Later on an elevated railroad train
while riding uptown they drank from a
bottle OF Johnny Walker Scotch accord
Ing to Scherer. He declared he went
home after leaving the train and was
not In the saloon.
Assistant District Attorney Hennis
who took charge OF the case. said that
Kirchner would also be held as II mate
rial witness. Several witnesses to the
shooting will be examined to-day by Mr.
Hennis. who will further question the
men under arrest.
Tarrant. according to the police, has
been customs guard for about q year
and has been arrested on two previous
occasions on charges of assault. Once
the charges were dismissed and the other
time suspended sentence was imposed.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
LIQUOR BOAT HELD.
EGstpOrt Customs Men Seize Little
Vessel Pending Inquiry.

EAsrPoRr. Ne. Jan. 2.--The British
steamboat Harbinger. little vessel of
seventy tons. detained by customs Of
ficers here to-day after it had been
found that there were 500 cases of
liquor aboard. was held tonight pending
receipt OF instructions from the Treas
NY Department The officers said
that the cargo, as shown In the ships
manifest. appeared to be intact.
Hanfred Whelpley of st. John. ". NJ.
master OF the steamer; Mate Alex
Howie of st. John and James Mcclure,
who said his home was In New Jersey.
and who was In charge Of the cargo,
all said they were hired and shipped
at st. John for trip to Nassai r,
w. I. They said the steamer left St.
John on Saturday last and put IN shcre
for water and stores.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
HELD ON KIDNAPPING CHARGE.
Man I'm Bangor Accused of Detnfn-
ing Woman and Daughter.

BANGOR, Me-, Jan flames a. Evans
was held under $4,000 bonds for the
Grand Jury to-day on g. charge of hav-
ing kidnapped Mrs. Minnie L. Bragg and
her thirteen-year-old daughter. Fern E
Dunbar.
II was alleged that he detained the
woman and child against their will In
room In his house to prevent Mrs. Bragg
from testifying IN a case in which he
was interested.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
PATROL CORINTH STREETS.
State Troopers on Guard After Dy-
namitc Explosion.

GLENs FALLS, n. V. Jan. State
troopers have been patrolling the streets
OF Corinth since Saturday. when an
automobile owned by an employee Of the
International Paper Company's plant
there was blown up with dynamite in
barn In which II was stored.
The owner of the machine did not
leave work with other employees last
May when the strike of papermakers.
which has not yet been called off. was
declared.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
Deported From New York;
Jumps Overheard at Sea

DLYMOUTH, England. Jan. g.
A Belgian passenger on the
steamer iceland, who had
been deported from New York.
jumped overheard at sea and was
drowned. the steamers officers re-
ported on her arrival here to-day
amidst q raging gale.
The New York herald., 1922-01-03
Fugitive Resists Arrest.

When the prisoner attempted to OBJ
tain throat hold On Flanagan he was
subdued by n blow in the face, hand
cuffed and taken to the East Eighty
eighth street station, where he denied
having shot Kenny. lie gave his name
as Peter Tarrant Of 1105 Park avenue.
but refused to identify his companion
In small bag that Tarrant carried
two customs guards hats were found.
Tarrant said he worked for the Govern
ment but would not say In what ca
pacity.
Later In the day Detectives Burning.
Wallace and Denser OF the East Eighty
eighth street station went to- the home
Of Philip Scherer. ut GAO East Eighty
fifth street. He has been a customs
guard for tho last twelve years. After
being questioned he was placed under
street and held as n material witness
In connection with the shooting
When the detectives went to Scherer's
home they were informed that he was
not in, but upon being admitted found
him in bed. Scherer denied ali knowl-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24
DEC. 16L|MIT ON
TRAINING PLEAS

A warning has been issued to for
mer service men and women through
out the United States by Joe Sparks,
chairman of the national rehabilita-
ton committee of the American Lee
g1on, that all veterans who desire vo-
vational training and have not made
application must do so under the pres
ent law before Dec. 16, 1922.
Those who wait until after this date
Will forfeit their right Of receiving
this Government training. There are
several ways in which this application
can be made. The claimant may
make application by writing a letter
expressing a desire 10 apply for voca-
tional work TO any one of the bureau
offices located throughout the United
States. 1t is necessary for the apph-
cant to sign his name so that the bu-
reau may consider the application as
made by the man himself. 1t is ad-
vtsable for the applicant to make his
application in person at one Of the
district or sub-district offices Of the
United States Veterans Bureau, al
though this is not absolutely neces-
sary.
Forms may be otained at any one Of
the bureau offices or from any of tn
cooperating agencies such as The
american Legion. the Red Cross ;,ii
other veteran organizations. These
forms should be filled out. signed ald
forwarded to one Of the veteran bureau
offices. If person is so situated that
ne is unable to obtain one Of these
forms, a letter will be accepted as an
application.
Where the postmark OF such letter
or the form shows that II was made
on OF before Dec. Is. the application
win Be considered as where the man
enters the Office before the close OF
the working day on Dec. IS. AppHca-
tons mailed later than this date viii
be too late.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24
.COUNSELS CITY
$1,000 ACRE PARK

One Of the recommendations for eX-
tension of the city park and boule-
ward system which George E. Kessler.
landscape architect and park expert
Of St. Louis. Will make to the city
board of park commissioners in a
few weeks viii be that a 3.O00-acre
natural park be bought northeast Of
the city.
Kessler indicated this in a discus
sion with the board.
The tract he will suggest is reavily
wooded and hilly. It is drained by
Mud and Fall creeks north OF Fl.
Benjamin Harrison. Kessler said 1t
would be as useful as the State parks
at the Shades of Death OF Turkey
Run for persons who want to get
away from the heat and CRIME of the
city for q day. night or week end.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24
CAN GREENHORN
GIRL REACH STACE?
Continued from Page H.

head that you wanted to go on the
stage?"
''Oh, I don't know. I was always
crazy about the theater and l knew a
fellow once that was an actor.
And because you once knew a
man that was an actor you come here,
without experience, and expect 10 get
a job where even professionals are
having a hard time Of itp'
admitted that such was the case.
Miss McGovern did not argue. In
sead, she said the most sensible thing
In the world.
well, We'll try TO help you get the
lob YOU want, and if that doesn't turn
up. you'll be willing to do something
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24
DRAFT NEW MINE LAWS

The commission on codifying the
mining laws Of Indiana viii meet at
the Statehouss Monday with Carey
Littlejohn State mine inspector. 10
finish the work Of codifying the laws
and will in addition TO this work pre-
pare new mine laws.
1t will be necessary to draft new
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24
TWO PURSES STOLEN

A negro who was seen leaving the
Indianapolis Home for Aged Women.
Capitol Ave. and Eighteeth St, is be.
heved to have stolen the purse OF Mrs.
Lorle Prull. J25 Z. Eleventh St. con-
tanning So, and that of Miss NJ. A. Som
merville, $3.50 Washington Blvd. con-
tanning sf3 and a silver bar pin. Mrs.
Prull's purse was found in an alley In
the rear Of the home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24

Akron, Ohio. to find out whether ev-
erything there was as I had told them.
If a girl really were all alone in a
big city-what a blessed thing the
Travellers Aid could lie!
In the meantime I had started in
quest of a job.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

else for a while. won't you Keep
In touch with us and we'll help you
all we can. In the meantime you'll
have to see about getting yourself a
room. Over at the Y. w. now"
Slips Away
But a room was not what l was
seeking just then. On the pretext
that I had had no breakfast and was
hungry I got away. When 1 returned
three hours later it was with the
announcement that 1 had found a
place to stay and had come for ms'
bag.
During the next few days a Travel
ers' Aid worker called every day at
the address had given to find out
whether was all right and had To-
Gated a job. They also wired to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24

pickpocket as he got off street car
at Pennsylvania and Market SITS. last
night Horton said his purse con-
tanned $32.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24

laws, particularly those governing
the use of electricity in the mines. to
keep in pace with modern mining, "
LittlejOhn said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-11-24

Miss Van de Grift's next Story:
MY Experiences in the Booking Agen
cies."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-09
SMITH SCHMIDT

A pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Smith
on North Grant avenue at two o'clock
Sunday afternoon, October 29, 1922,
when their eldest daughter, Miss Elsie
Smith, was united in marriage to Mr..
Mich Schmidt, Rev. Sans, pastor Of
the Friends church, performing the
ring ceremony.
Following the ceremony a three
course dinner was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmidt left on the
afternoon train for a couple of week."
wedding trip to Kansas City.
Mrs. Schmidt is young lady of
many admirable qualities and will be
an excellent homemaker Mr.. Schmidt
is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Schmidt, who lives northwest of the
city and is a successful farmer. The
young couple will make their home on
his farm northwest of the city. Lib
eral CKas.) News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-09
CAR TURNED UPSIDE DOWN ON ITS
DRIVER

Fred Murchison, formerly of this
city, who is now living on farm near
Lorena, was injured internally and his
wife received severe bruises Wednes-
day evening when the car in which
they were driving upset, the result Of
a wheel breaking.
The car was turned upside down on
Mr.. Murchison, the accident occurring
in front of the former Hill farm near
Lorena. where Mr.. and Mrs. Smith now
live. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Murchison
lifted the car from Mr.. Murchison.
The extent of his injuries has not yet
been determined.
Mrs. Lee Powell, who was also rid
ing in the car, was thrown about two
car lengths but escaped serious injury.
Mrs. Murchison, who is daughter of
Sheriff ar d Mrs. w. o Nelson of this
city, suffered painful bruises. The
small son of Mr.. and Mrs. Murchison
was unhurt.
The party were returning to their
homes from trip to the Lorena store
when the accident occurred. Mr..
Murchison's Liberal friends hope for
his speedy recovery. Liberal (Kas.) }
News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-09
ABOUT BEAVER COUNTY FOLK

Mrs. John w. Spangler of Beaver
was Liberal shopper Wednesday.
Harve Crossley Of Beaver was among
the out of town business visitors in the
city Wednesday. ''' NJ. w. Murch-
ison left Saturday afternoon for East
land, Texas, after a visit at the home
Of his son, Fred Murchison, near Lore
ma. Oklahoma. ''' Mr.. and Mrs
Wigton Of Beaver, Oklahoma, were in
the city Monday bringing their small
son for a tonsi operation. Mr..
and Mrs. Will Ginter of Elmwood, Ok
lahoma, we're in the city Sunday at
tending the Morton Sisters meeting,
. Mrs. r. f. Tepner of Dombey,
Oklahome, was in the city Saturday.
''' c. f. Jantzen and family of
Boyd, Oklahoma, were in the city the
latter part of last week on business.
." Miss Vera Mcleod, daughter of
DR., Mcleod of Tyrone, spent the week
and with Miss Marie Vogt Of Lorena,
Oklahoma. The young ladies were
shopping in the city Saturday. -
George Ragsdale, merchant of Perry
ton, Texas, and his father, w. F. Rags
dale, who conducts a general merchan.
disc store at Balko, Oklahoma. were in
the city Tuesday, leaving on No. 2 on
a business trip to Wichita. Liberal
(Kas.) News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-09
prunkards Among Insects.

Entomologists have found that ivy
flowers provide averitable bacchanalian
festival for a number Of insects. When
the willow Is in bloom they find "A sim
liar scene Of dissipation around its yel-
low catkns. There is a fly so ad-
dlcted to wine that Linnaeus named
It the "cellar fly,' which appellatlon
Kirby changed to the more appropri-
ate one of the "cellar wine drinker."
Kirby states that the larvae Of this
little fly, whose diet he could attest
from his own observations, dlsdains TO
feed on anything but wine or beer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-09
HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENT
NOTES

IL is now time for the club boys and
girls TO make their reports Of the work
they have done, and profits for the
years work. We look forward to
these reports as does the Extension d.
vision office at Saltwater We hope
that the teachers and parents will
encourage the children and help them
TO make their reports. If blanks are
not at hand let us know and we will
gladly send them to you.
The three schools that formed the
b, V. c. Club last year are increasing
their membership this year. Remem-
ber that the girls have the sewing.
canning, food preparation, poultry and
fruit clubs now.
The Union Mothers Home Demon
stration Club met at the home of Mrs.
j. w. Sims, Thursday afternoon.
There were thirteen present with three
new members, The programs having
not been received, the ladies had a bus
mess meeting and appointed various
committees and discussed plans for
their next meeting which will be held
at the home of Mrs Skeen on Decem-
ber 7th. 1t was voted that each mem
ber would answer TO roll call by giving
her fayorite Christmas recipe. Re-
freshments Of cocoa and cake were
served after which the meeting ad-
journed, having been enjoyed by all
present.
The membership Of the Union Moth
ers' Home Demonstration Club is as
follows. Mesdames f. l.. Price, Grace
Pittman, J. w. Sims, Johnnie Wilson.
Mary Bell Brown, John Harris, Pearl
Slaton, Lula Padget, Pearl Julluson,
J. c. lsley, II, Miller c. E. Sharpe,
II. X Skeen, &. II. Garner.
RUTH II. RANDALL,
Co. Home Demonstration Agent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-09
Elsphan, sprinters.

In spite Of the great bulk and lum-
berlng gait, the elephant has been
known to exceed 10 miles an hour and
to have kept up rate Of ten miles
an hour for a long time. 1t is said
that an elephant does not reach proper
maturity until it is 40 years old, end
that II may live for over a century.
Darwin calculated that after a period
OF 100 years. If breeding were not in
terfered with. there would be 19,OOOyOOO
elephants alive, descended from a
single pair. The tusks which are the
weapons Of the males in their furious
combats. are used by both sexes in
everyday life for digging up roots for
food