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The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
WORK BEING DONE TO
START PARK WORK

One of the most enthusiastic boost
ers for the City Park movement is
DIR. Clelland. There are many others
also who are catching the fever
through his enthusiastic work.
DR.. Clelland says that there are
four things that must come first Of
all for this park: A swimming pool
wading pool for children, tennis
court and a children's play ground.
The plan is to have swimming pool
fifty by seventy-five feet wide, one
hundred fifty feet long and eight feet
deep at the lower end. Operations
could be commenced at once for max
ing this were 1t not for the fact that
an examination discloses that there
is insufficient sewerage draining capa-
city at this time and this must be ar
ranged for first.
Oliver B. Cook is making survey
of the entire park SO as to locate the
various raises and declines and as
soon as this Is completed it will be
furnished to the architect who will
lay out the plans for the park COM
missions approval or rejection.
The land is ideally located and
fond hopes are entertained for hav-
ing a real city park and real swim
ming pool within two or three years.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
cEpAREpoE STUDENTS MAKE
GOOD SHOWING IN CONTEST

The Woodstock typewriting speed
contest held at Cedaredge Saturday al.
ternoon showed up some very good
material for commercial candidates.
Professor r. W. Whalen of the Delta
Business College kindly consented to
conduct the school.
Some of the students were evidently
frightened out by the prospect OF
speed contest but the event was not
designed with any such thought but
only to demonstrate the possibilities
within the reach Of students with
few months practice. Two young
ladies' qualified for Woodstock GER
tificate, being Miss Edith Cobbett and
Miss Miletta Bacon. These girls aver
aged little better than forty words
net per minute. It is the intention OF
the woodstock management to con-
duct these tests from time to time dur.
ing the year and certificate is OF
great bene6t to student when he
goes out into the business world.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
COMMITTEE
MET SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The Republican County Central
Committee of Delta county, met at
the court house Saturday afternoon.
Chairman Blaine presided and Eu-
gene Hubbard of Cory, acted as Sec
retary.
There we're twenty-five present.
The date Of the county assembly was
set for Saturday, July, 29th, the hour
not being stated, but probably for II
o'clock.
An assessment of $1.00 was levied
upon each committeeman and COM
mitteewoman in the county. Further
plans OF finance were not discussed.
Talks were made by Representa-
tive Blackwell and DIR. McClanahan.
The representative said the voter
was examining more and more into
the candidates qualifications and the
service which he rendered to the peo-
pie. He recited that only a few years
ago a certain man-one OF our United
States senators-was lined up with a
party other than the Republicans.
Mr. Blackwell was of the opinion the
party should put up only the best
when 1t comes to choosing the ticket.
The other speaker. who made only
few pointed remarks. believed the
party should not be too sure OF their
ground. and urged all workers to
work INCREASINGLY for the success in
November.
The appointment OF delegates was
based upon one delegate or major
FRA ction fharoof for every 25 votes
cast for Governor Shoup in the last
election. According to this appor-
tionment the following precincts will
have the number of delegates as Civ
en- below:
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
DR.. STOckHAM HAS RIB
BROKEN WHEN AUTO TURNS

While driving off Of Antelope hill.
where the Stockham ranch is locat-
ed one day last week. DIR. A. H.
Stockham lost control of his wheel
and in order to avoid plunging over
the hill turned into large rock with
such force that the occupants of the
car were shaken and the doctor him
self suffered broken rib and bruises.
Mrs Stockham. who was riding be-
side him struck the windshield with
such force that she tainted and fell
from the car receiving severe bruises
on her face.
In the rear seat were Mrs. Harry
e. Stockham and Mrs. Watkins. neith-
er of whom was injured.
Dr. Stockham has been down at his
office twice this week for the first
time in thirteen days.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
SENIOR CLASS TO PRE-
SENT PLAY NEXT WtEN

Departing from the usual custom
the seniors OF 1922 have decided to
present Negro Minstrel and a one
act comedy.
The play will be presented at the
auditorium next Monday evening and
nromises a world OF amusement for
all who attend. We know that these
young folks are capable OF getting up
a good program and that they are am
bilious to give the best there Is IN
them. So make your plans for next
Monday evening to attend the senior
play. The prices have been hxed at
twenty-five and thirty-five cents.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
ROTARY CLUB MEETS AT
USUAL LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY

DR.. w. II. Fluallen was the speaker
at the Rotary Club luncheon Wednes'
day and gave a vocational talk on the
history of dentistry. C. B. Adams of
the Lions Club was guest and also
gave nice talk. A. d. Fairbanks
made report in regard to the camp
ing site and the report OF the commit
tee in regard to the charter presenta-
tion meeting to the Gunnison club
some time the latter part of July or
the first of August was considered. At
this meeting all the Rotary Clubs of
the Western Slope will attend and par
ticipate In the exercises. The club
also received an invitation to the dedi-
cation ceremonies in Grand Junction
In which Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Meyer
will present the swimming pool to the
city of Grand Junction under the aus
pices OF the Grand Junction Rotary
Club, June 7th.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
WILL BROADCAST MESSAGES
IN DELTA BY WIRELESS

Charles Fulghum announces that he
is now prepared to broadcast music
and other affairs of interest by wire
less from his broadcasting station at
315 Palmer Music will be received at
so Palmer and transmitted by wire
to the broadcasting station two blocks
north. Wave lengths will $50 meters
Mr. Fulghum says that he and his
associates have been doing consider
able receiving of late and last Thurs
day night tuned in on a fine concert
from Purtells station at Los Angeles
and also on concerts from Catalina Is
land and Denver. He says that as
soon as the necessary apparatus IS
secured he will arrange for live
speaker so that everybody in the city
can hear the music. A one-station
amplifier has been added to the ap
paratus and two more are promised
soon. Mr.. Fulghum will broadcast his
first concert tomorrow or Sunday eve
ming.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
rJ SULLIVAN FORMER RESI-
DENT DEAD IN ARIZONA

Announcements have just been re-
ceiyed of the death of T. ]. Sullivan
at a hospital in Phoenix. Arizona, on
April 7th. The remains were taken to
the former home at Douglas, Arizona
where requiem mass was held in the
Catholic church. after which the Elks
Lodge held the ritualistic ceremony in
the chapel. The body was then laid
to rest in Calvary cemetery.
Mr.. Sullivan. who with his family
made his home here several years.
was well known and very much liked
by all. They left here for Douglas
about six years ago. The deceased is
survived by his wife alone, the only
child, Clarence Sullivan, having passed
away on October 81. 1918. Sincere
sympathy is extended to the sorrow
ing widow.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
DELTA LOSES TO SOMERSET
At PAoNlA SUNDAY

The link was working right at the
ball game played Sunday at Paonia be-
tween the coal diggers from Somerset
and the Delta beet toppers.
Errors were numerous on both sides
and hits were considerably more
numerous on the Somerset side. Kill
l,ap and Hall both took squint AT
the plate from the mound but failed TO
heat those heavy swatters. Nichof
son performed as catcher with his us
nal style. The fans are looking Tor
good game Sunday afternoon on the
Delta diamond when Grand Junction
will come up with bells on and try to
take Delta's scalp. In the afternoon
OF Decoration Day Olathe Will meet
Delta on the local diamond. The Pea
Green band will furnish music for this
occasion.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
ROARING LIONS TO VISIT
At IAZEAR IN BODY

At the meeting OF the Lions Club
Monday evening an invitation from
the Rogers Mesa community was ac-
cepted and on Monday evening. June
5th the Lions and their ladies will be
entertained at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. James Armand on Rogers Mesa.
The meeting was presided over Mon
day evening by Cub Moore. president.
There we're q number OF guests; J. e.
Ragan OF Grand Junction accompany.
ing Mayor Penley; Forrest Bender be-
ing a guest Of DR.. r G. Shaffer: f. E.
watts the guest OF c. B. Adams; ;
Judge Goddard the guest o. Harry q.
Shaffer: W. 8. Laycock OF Chude.
Texas. the guest Of his brother. w. A.
Laycock: and d. p. Smith OF Mound
City. Missouri. the guest OF Judge
Welch.
r. l.. Stanford was goodfeilowship
chairman and had arranged short
program OF music and readings. Mrs.
Frank r. Stearns gave two humorous
readings which were well received
and Miss Iona Stanford sang two
solos in her own delightful manner
accompanied by Mrs. f. A. Pittser on
the piano. Cub Terrell served splen'
did chicken dinner and Lions songs
and roars kept the interest at It's
height throughout the evening. Nom
ination OF officers was made and cleo
ton will be held at the Lazear meet
ing two weeks later.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
ROUND TABLE AND LADIES
HAD ANNUAL FRoliC

The annual banquet OF the Delta
Round Table Society was held in the
community rooms on Tuesday even
ing. beginning at seven O'Clock. Gov
ers were laid for sixty-three and de-
licious chicken dinner was served by
Mrs. NJ. r. Perkins the caterer.
This was followed by classy pro-
gram. including two piano solos by
Miss Bennett. an address by the presi-
dent. A. ]. Foster. solos by Mrs. F. w.
Grove and Mrs. w. l.. Mack. and ad-
dresses by John Curtis and Millard
F'airlamb.
At the conclusion of the program
the party attended the second perform
ance of "A Connecticut Yankee in
King Arthur's Court" at the A-Muse-
L theatre.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
AUSTIN COMMUNITY CLUB
WILL GIVE OPERETTA

On next Friday evening. June End,
the Chorus will give an operetta entitl-
ed Love Pirates of Hawaii" for the
benefit of the Community Club. This
entertainment will be given at the
Fairview school house, beginning at
o'clock p. m.
There are about twenty characters
who have spent several weeks of faith
ful practice and no doubt will present
program worth going many miles to
see. This is comic light opera in
two acts.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
THOMAS e. sEcHRlsT
PASSES TO HIS REWARD

On Monday evening. May I'D the
final summons came to Thomas E.
Seicrest after a serious illness Of fif
teen weeks due to cerebral hem
orrhage.
Mr.. Sechrist was born at Liberty,
Lyconing County, Pennsylvania, on
the 23d day of April. 1S43. He spent
mis- childhood and early manhood in
Pennsylvania and ON May 16, 1871 was
united In marriage to Miss Sophia
Lienhardt. The couple made their
home there until eighteen years ago
when they moved to Colorado Springs
and seven years later came to Mont
rose where they lived for four years
and seven years ago moved to Delta
where they have continued to make
their home. Five children were born
to the union, all Of whom are living
except Mrs. Charles F. Keller, who
passed away at Delta seven and a half
years ago. Those left with the widow
to mourn the loss of a good father
and husband are Mrs. B. F. Hart. Ben
nettsville, s. c.: Mrs. w. w. Warner
of Delta, DR.. w. C. Sechrist OF Los
Angeles, and Ray T. Sechrist OF Ala
mosa, Colorado. Mr.. Seichrest united
with the Methodist church OF Liberty.
Pennsylvania. in his early youth and
lead a consistent christian life until
the end. He was 79 years and 20 days
of age.
Funeral services were held from the
Methodist church Wednesday after
noon conducted by Rev. r. w. Pimlott
and the remains were laid to rest in
Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS
MAKE GRADUATING DRESSES

The girls of the Eighth grade grad.
uating class, numbering fifty or sixty,
have made their graduating dresses
which are to be uniform. The girls
will wear white middies. white skirts,
black ties and black hair ribbons
Under the direction OF their domestic
science teacher. Mrs. Charles White.
they have made these middies which
may be seen this week in the window
of the Mathers Dry Goods Store.
The wearing of uniform is very
sensible idea and particularly so when
the owners make them with their own
hands.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
WALTER RANoR CLAIMS
ENGLISH GIRL AS BRIDE

While Walter Ranor was visiting in
England year or two ago he formed
an acquaintance with Miss Hilda Bur
ton and so strong did the attachment
become that he persuaded her to
come to America and become his wife.
On Tuesday morning the young man
came up from Whitewater and went
to Montrose Wednesday where he
met the young lady and they were
married, returning to the Hallack
ranch where they will make their
home Miss Burton arrived in New
York on the Adriatic May 21st.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
DELTA PUPPIES PUT ON
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMEN

The auditorium was filed almost
to capacity Friday afternoon by fond
mothers, papas, uncles, aunts and
friends of the eight hundred pupils,
who put on the annual May Day Fete
for their entertainment
Mere words are inadequate to pro-
perry describe this affair. 1t show
ed the utmost training on the part of
the teachers and also great care and
long hours of labor by the pupils.
A number of grade girls. attired in
dainty white dresses, under the dir
ection Of Miss Amy Slack, gave a
flower drill with little Miss Marjorie
Fisher a lovely May Queen
Miss Florence Lucero followed with
the entire first grade who acted out
several Mother Goose stories very
cleverly indeed, considering their
tender years of experience.
These were followed by some third
grade Misses who gave the See Saw
Swing Song and Hansel and Gretel,
directed by Miss Foster, in a most
charming manner.
Miss Ruth Hunsicker. directed an
Indian Club drill of fourth grade boys
which was very skillfully rendered.
A bunch of High School girls in
costume. gave an exercise, Gathering
Peascods, with Miss Bennett at the
piano.
Mr.. Ratekin, followed with about
twenty high school youths in athletic
garb, who entertained the house for
some time with sitting up exercises.
Miss Benson's fifth grade pupils
followed with the Clap Dams, a very
interesting exercise. Fifth grade
girls also gave Flag drill which
was we'll executed.
|. One OF the prettiest numbers was
the May Pole Dance given by sixth
grade girls under the direction of
Miss Dorothy Marshall.
A number of young ladies, attired
in Dutch costume followed with the
the Wind Mill Dance. and Miss Ber-
ry's Dumb Bell Drill by sixth grade
boys was the next number.
Two songs were then given by girls
from the Junior High School in MILDLY
uniform The girls sang remarkably
well and were highly applauded.
Following this was a drill of about
one hundred girls from the seventh
and eighth grades, all dressed in
muddy uniform with black ties and
black hair ribbons. The drill was
well executed and the uniform made
an extremely pretty picture. Miss
Nelson directed this number.
Following this was similar drill
by boys of the Junior High directed
by Mr.. Deck.
| A Wand drill was the next number,
given by Junior High girls and this
was given almost without error. 1t
was very pretty picture.
The last number was an exercise
by young ladies from the High School
who had been trained by Miss Burch.
Clinton's March was the music fur
nished.
Limited space prevents more de,
tailed description but every number
showed vast deal of training and
the teachers are entitled to a vote
of thanks for their efforts.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
YOUNG FOLKS INJURED WHILE
OUT PlcNickiNG WEDNESDAY

While out picnicking in the Anthra-
cite neighborhood Wednesday the
truck in which twenty-five young
folks. members Of the senior class OF
the Paonia High School. were riding
was overturned and several were bad.
ly bruised, one boy being taken to the
hospital with sprained back and
bruises about the head. 1t is not con-
sidered he Is seriously injured.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL CON-
MENcEMENT NEXT WEEK

Announcements have been receiv-
ed at this once of the commence
ment exercises at the olorado State
Normal School at Gunnison next, be-
ginning June End. There will be
something doing almost every day to
and including the 7th. The .commen-
cement exercises will be held at S:15
o'clock Wednesday, June 7th at the
auditorium. Honorable Merle D. Vim
cent OF Grand junction being the
speaker.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY AND
MEMORIAL SUNDAY SERVICES

Memorial services will be held at
the High School auditorium at 11:15
Sunday morning. May 2Sth. All are
cordially invited to attend. All are
triotic orders and school children are
requested to meet at the Armory at
II 90 O'Clock and march from there to
the auditorium. The following pro-
gram has been arranged:
Professional Miss Killian
PRAYER Rev. r. E. Sherman
Quartet-"The Hour of Prayer"
Mrs. Grove. Miss Killian, Mrs. Har-
ding. Mrs. Mack
Scripture reading - Rev. A. B. Parry
Solo-"Tenting Tonight Mrs. Mack
Sermon-"The Place Of Conflict in
Progress" s"--Rev. F. w. Pimlott
Star Spangled Banner. Flag Salute by
all.
Benediction.
Recessional.
On Decoration Day at 1000 O'Clock
n. m. the G. A. R.. w. R c.. American
Legion. Spanish War Veterans. Com
pany c.. Boy and Girl Scouts and
and go from there to cemetery where
the usual services of the w. R. c. and
Legion will be given. Soldiers graves
will be decorated by the children. The
services for the sauor-soldiers will
be held at the North Delta bridge. A
dinner will be given by the w. R. c.
at the l. o. o. F. hall for the G. A. R.
and families. In the p. NJ. from 100
to 2:3O band concert and program
will be given on the court house lawn.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
CITY MAKES DIG CUT
IN INTEREST ev CHANGE

The commissioners OF the city OF
Delta made a stroke OF good business
Tuesday when they called In $llb'ooo
worth of water works bonds OF long
standing and re.issued to the Nation
al Trust Company Of Denver.
100000 worth Of these bonds had
been loaned at so and $4,000 At
6M%. The new issue calls for a so
rate.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF
MISSOURI DAY CELEBRATION

900 a. m-Band Music, to continue
all day long.
$3.50 a. m.-Parade by Missourians,
to form on North Meeker Street,
march to Court House lawn, where
races, sports and contests will be
held. See the famous Missouri
White Mule" in the parade.
11:0O a. m.-Roll Call alphabetical
ly by Missouri counties. All persons
from the several Missouri counties
are requested to segregate them
roll call. Don't fail to be present at
roll call and meet your old Missouri
friends.
1900 M.-Big Basket Dinner, free
coffee and lemonade.
100 p. m.-Welcome Address by
the President of the association, Hon.
Geo. W. Bruce, Montrose.
Response and turning the keys of
the city of to Missourians, by Mayor
A. E. Penley.
An address by Ex-Mayor D. R.
Grant, Montrose.
An address by Rev. w. L. Brandon
of Palisades.
An address by Hon. Straud NJ. Log
an, Grand Junction.
Singing, America" by all Missouri
ians.
Business meeting to determine
time and place of next celebration in
1923.
500 p. m.-Field sports at ball
puoEinO anptocfs. Morrv on
round; Picture Shows and many
other attractions all day and evening.
The following prizes will be award
ed:
The Will H Mathers Store will give
twenty-five cent prize to each per
son registered (from the largest
number registereO from one Mis-
souri, county.
The Golden Rule Store will give a
pair of $500 Shoes to the oldest lady
present from Missouri.
Park-Davis Clothing Company will
give $500 in merchandise to the
shortest man present from Missouri.
The w. ]. Hollands Company will
give pair of shoes to each OF the
couple from Missouri married the
longest term of years.
Davis, Harness and Shoe Shop will
give an $500 pair of lines or brides
| for the best span of mules shown by
a Missourian. r
Marshall-Smith will give $500 in
merchandise to the tallest man from
Missouri.
Remington-E Elliott Clothing Com
pany will give $500 in merchandise
to the Missourian with the largest
number of boys.
Luke E. Meyer, Jeweler, will give
$500 scarf pin for the winner in the
boys race under IL years of age.
c. D., Allen & Son. Jewellers, will
give $3.50 ring for the winner in the
girls race under IL years of age.
Warmers Variety Store will give a
1915 Aluminium Preserving Kettle for
at their store.
Stockham Hardware Company will
give $3.50 in merchandise to the Mis-
sourian with the largest family, wife
and children.
Delta Hardware Company will give
$3.50 in merchandise for the Missouri
ian showing the largest beet acreage
contract for 1922.
George Seabourn Mercantile Com
pany will give $3.50 in merchandise tc
the Missourian coming the greatest
distance from the Western Slope, an6
bringing his family to the Missouri
picnic.
E. w. Strong will give a $500 pail
of shoes to the Oldest Man from Mis-
souri,, attending the celebration.
$1,000 in cash will be given for the
Missourian who will ride the Desert
King" the Grand Mesa outflow horse
$1,000 will be given to the Missouri
ian who will ride "Dago Red" the
noted Gunnison Valley bucking horse
W. A DAVIS,
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
UNION SERVICES At AUSTIN
N. {. CHURCH SUNDAY

The Methodist and Baptist churches
at Austin will unite in Memorial
Day service Sunday morning at 10 a.
m. Special music will be rendered and
Mrs. Grace Cummings Of Delta will
deliver the address.
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
SERVICES TO BE
OBSERVED At MOUND TUESDAY

program which promises to be OF
interest has been arranged by the peo-
pie in the vicinity of the Mound school
house at Cory for Tuesday afternoon
May Both Decoration Day. beginning
at 2:3O o'clock. Following is the pro
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Total Number Delegates-ss
The Delta independent., 1922-05-26
RIVER STEADILY RISING
WITH LAST WARM DAYS

Following is the measurements of
the Gunnison river at the North Delta
bridge for the past week:
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-03
KEEPING TELEPHONE SYSTEM
HOUSED is EXPENSIVE ITEM

The Bell Telephone System owns
approximately 1000 buildings varying
in size from one-story garage to a
structure containing nearly one-half
million square feet of floor space.
These buildings, together with the land
upon which they are erected, cost
over $l44COO,OOO Taxes on them
for 1921 amounted to more than So
100000, or nearly ten per cent OF the
total bill of the Bell System for fed
eral, state and municipal taxes.
In addition to the owned buildings,
the Bell system is renting one room
or more in over 5000 structures. These
rented quarters consist mainly of one
or two centrally located rooms in the
small towns and villages, within
which rooms the central office is
housed. However, in the larger cities
the telephone companies are often I'M
able to keep ahead of the demands
for space in their owned buildings,
and are obliged to rent whole floors
of other office buildings. The rent
bill for telephone offices exceeds the
tax bill on owned buildings.