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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08
NUMBER "a

with the crime, young Poole wrote to
his father for aid and he in turn an
pealed to Sheriff Reid. Appearing be-
fore the presiding judge in the case,
Sheriff Reid asked clemcncy for the
young man on the grounds of his youth
and former record After hearing the
case, the judge ordered the young man
released on the payment of costs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for the kindness and
sympathy shown us during the sick
ness and death of our dear husband
and father. Also for tho beautiful
floral offerings.
Mrs. w. b. Harmon and Family.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08
Address at DiaIs Church

Prof. w. G. Herbert, headmaster of
Wofford College Fitting School, Spar
tanburg, will address the people of
Pials church on the second Sunday
morning in March, the 18th, and at
Gray Court that afternoon at $3.50
O'clock
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08
Gard OF rIlnnlis

| wish to hank the voters Of Ward
live for clecting me as alderman and
to assure the entire ward that it Shall
be my cndcaYOr to represent them to
the best of my ability
H. DOUGLAS GRAY
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08
Card OF Thanks

wish to thank the voters Of Ward
voters OF Ward five for the support
given me in the first primary election.
Although not elected, I appreciate the
vote given mo and hold no Ill will
against those who saw fit to vote
against me.
JOE r. SMITH.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-08

II. DOUGLAS GRAY.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
LIONS IN WEEKLY DINNER
TALK THINGS OVER TOGETHER

There were about forty members of
sembled at the weekly meeting Mon
day evening.
Cub Moore presided in his usual
dignified and efficient manner. Cub
Hillman filling the secretary's chair
in his official capacity.
Guests were Mr.. Shaefer of the Ag-
ricultural College; H. A. Ireland of
the Montrose Lions club; Captain
Lottie Schell of the Salvation Army:
Rev. F. W. Hopkins; V. NJ Rogers.
High School teacher; Geo. C. Wilson:
Mrs. F. W. Grove. Miss Agnes Ben
nett and Mrs. F. R. Stearns.
Miss Bennett at the piano and Cub
Parker with his fiddle formed a valu-
able aid to the musical feature of the
evening
Rev. Hopkins, besides acting as
chaplain of the meeting, gave q short
talk on the life of Abraham Lincoln,
and Capt. Schell expressed her ap-
probation of the invitation to the
meeting. Mr.. Ireland and Mr.. Shaef-
fer spoke briefly of the work of coun-
ty extension work. Mr.. Ireland invit-
ed the cubs of Delta to visit the Mont
rose Lions as often as possible.
The matter of transportation to
Grand Junction to attend the charter
presentation ceremonies next Tues
day. was discussed at length and the
majority will probably go by auto. be-
ing joined at Delta by the delegation
from Montrose. AS is doubtless we'll
known. charters will be presented to
the Lions clubs of Glenwood Springs,
Grand Junction. Montrose and Delta
Mt that meeting. Lions and their
'lionesses" are invited to attend
Resolutions protesting against the
proposed attempt of the government
to transfer the forest service from
the agricultural department to the in.
terror department was read The va
rious organizations of the state have
passed similar resolutions and the
Delta Lions joined in against any
such transfer at this time.
Mrs. F. w. Grove sang two delight
full solos In her own delightful way.
Miss Bennett accompanying. Mrs.
Stearns gave a humorous reading.
The club greeted each speaker and
singer with the appreciative roar"
Cub Terrell and his lady assistants
served very fine chicken dinner.
and gave excellent service
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
REPORT OF
COOPERATIVE PHONE CO.

The annual meeting OF the Coop
erative Telephone company has been
scheduled for March ~. at Hotchkiss
for the purpose OF electing directors
for the ensuing year and to transact
any other business Of the company
which may be presented for consid-
Grafton.
The annual report furnished to the
stockholders shows the total assets
Of the company to be $92.029.4S. af-
ter allowing s5.O1s.93 for depreciation.
Tho station equipment and exchange
lines have been greatly increased in
the last year. the present value be-
ing S3.467.94. Salaries to the amount
of $i4.S99.37 were paid in 1921. The
1921 taxes OF the company amounted
to $1.6s0.6s; and $1,000 paid off OF
the company's debt.
Taking the ups and downs of the
past year the report this year is very
creditable to the management OF the
company. A substantial increase In
equipment and n noticeable increase
in efficiency has been made in the
past year.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
CLUB PLAY
DREW >REcORD CROWD

The play presented by twenty-one
members of the Delta Woman's club
last Thursday evening drew one of
the largest crowds which ever assem-
bled in the large auditorium, almost
every seat being occupied.
The play, Mice and Men" is a
clever scheme throughout and proves
the truth of the adage that 1.-The best
laid plans OF mice and men ofttimes
gang-a-glee."
Each actor performed her part re-
markably well, holding the interest of
the audience until the curtain was
drawn for the fourth act.
Parker's orchestra, a violin solo by
Miss Ivalyne Mcdaniel, chorus by
the Woman's Club sextette and a
piano solo by Miss Agnes Bennett pro-
vided interludes between acts.
The ladies will have a nice sum
which they will use for the tourist
camping ground fund.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
COUNTY FARMERS UNION
MET HERE WEDNESDAY

The annual meeting of the Delta
County Farmers Union was held at
the Community Rooms Wednesday
afternoon. officers were elected and
a program for the coming year was
outlined. The following officers were
elected:
President, a. ]. Hadley. Paonia-
Vice President. ]. T. Crawley. Delta.
Secretary Treasurer. Worthy Rus
sell, Lazear.
Executive Committed: II. f VIII
son. Delta; A. L. Roberts, Paonia:
II. J. Wick. Cedaredge; S. b. Bruce.
Hotchkiss. s. A Sylvester Hotch-
kiss.
The committee adjourned subject to
the csll of the executive committee.
Besides the visitors named. there
were present from other Delta coun-
ty points G. r. Jones and F. A. Lewis
from Laxear. Mrs. A. l.. Roberts from
Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
:. E. BLAINE ELECTED TEN
PoRARY COUNTY CHAIRMAN

At the call meeting of the Republi-
can Central Committee Wednesday
afternoon Charles z. Blaine was elect
ed temporary chairman. He will fill
the vacancy until after the primary
election in September.
Mrs. Hester ]. Perkins, vice-chair-
man, presided over the meeting. Sec
retary Houts read the call.
Thirty-four votes were represented
from the various precincts of the
county.
Mrs. Lucy Hillman was elected as
secretary. Mr.. Houts rendering his
resignation owing to being absent
from the county a great deal, SO he
informed the committee.
Two vacancies in the committee
were declared, one in Precinct No. 4.
and in Precinct No. 9. Elias Wenger
was elected to succeed Tom Addle-
man in No 4 and w. F. Blaine to sue
ceed I. B. Raichart in No. 9.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
JOHN PLATT DIES AFTER LONG
ILLNESS FROM CANCER

The sufferings of John Platt were
ended early Wednesday morning
when he was claimed by death.
The deceased was born in Austria,
February 2, 1852, and passed from
life February IS, 1922, being 13 days
past 70 years of age. Mr.. Platt and
his family have made their home in
and near Delta for several years. He
has suffered for the past two years
from a cancerous trouble.
Surviving members of the family
are hi swife and five children, the
youngest being about three years of
age.
Funeral services we're held at the
Baptist church yesterday afternoon.
conducted by Rev. w. T. Mason of
the Nazarene church. Interment was
in the cemetery on Ash Mesa, where
wife by a former marriage and sev-
eral children lie buried.
Sincere sympathy is extended to
the sorrowing family.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
ROBERT CURTIS KELLAR DIES
At HIS NATURiTA HOME

The strongest oak-the mightiest
tree OF the forest some day expert
ences the inevitable change-called
death, even as the wayside blossom is
touched by the frost and passes away.
There comes time when all men
must leave human associations and
achievements in order to enter the
other life. That moment has come
to Robert Curtis Kellar, who passed
to the other shore February 9th leav-
ing a devoted wife, one child, his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Kellar of
Sheridan, Iowa, one brother and four
sisters.
Robert was born at York, Nebras-
ka, March 25, 1895. making him almost
81 years of age at the time of his
death. When a child he moved with
his parents to Iowa. where he attend
to Delta where he met and married
Miss Lettie Young. June 5th, 1916. the
present pastor of the Baptist church
performing the ceremony. From Del
Ia they went to Naturita.
Mr.. Kellar was taken down with
diabetis this last December and COM
plications set in which ended in his
death. We cannot say enough in
praise for this young man who lived
life beautifully before the world. Ev-
cry one who knew him learned to love
his voice and respect his high prin-
ciples And his loved ones with whom
we sorrow not as without hope. but in
the blessed assurance that some day
they shall all meet again in a united
band where death is no more.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
DELTA LADIES ORGANIZE
p. e. o. SOCIETY MONDAY

The B. X. Chapter of the National
organization of P. E. O., was organ
lied at the home of Mrs. c. H. Stew.
art Monday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Reinert, organizer. from Fort
Morgan, having the work directly in
charge. assisted by the seven officers
from the A. Q. Chapter of Grand juno
ton.
A three-course dinner was served
at $50. and the yellow and white
color scheme of the national organ
ization was cleverly portrayed in the
table and other decorations. The
flowers employed were jonquils.
The p. f o. is a non-college sorori-
ty and has for its objects educational,
civic and philanthropic work. There
are 16 members of the Delta chapter.
which meets twice a month, definite
times to be determined later Off
GERS elected were:
President. Mrs. Jessie Brenton.
Vice President, Mrs. Will H.
Mathers.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. C. E.
Blaine.
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. C.
H. Stewart.
Treasurer. Mrs. VIM. F. Marshall.
Chaplain, Mrs. NJ. L. Coad.
Guard. Mrs. w. A. Day.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
ACTIVE INTEREST SHOWN BY
BOND HOUSES FOR DELTA ISSUE

Looking over matters appertaining
to the proposed bond issue for the
purpose of bettering Delta's water
supply. Mayor Penley took the matter
of disposing of the bonds, in case they
were authorized. up with several bond
houses. AS a result at the meeting
of the city council Tuesday morning,
three houses had representative
here, and two bids were received by
mail.
All bids were carefully examined.
and it was found the bid OF Bosworth,
Chanute & Company of $50, and a.
premium of $S14O0, together with
special election, was the most attrac-
tive.
The special election for the pur-
pose of authorizing the bond issue Of
$4,000 will be called as soon .as the
legal papers can be prepared.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
DICK SHAW WILL PROBABLY
BE REPUBLICAN, CHAIRMAN

Reports from Denver late last even
ing indicated that Rush l. Holland
state chairman, and now Assistant
U. S. Attorney General, will resign as
state chairman and that Richard
Shaw, county chairman of Larimer
county. will be elected to fill the va
cancy, at the state committee meeting
this tFriday) afternoon.
Mr.. Holland arrived in Denver on
Wednesday from Washington and will
preside at the meeting. Fred Carroll,
who had been groomed by some for
the place, positively declines to let
his name be used. This removes the
greater part of the opposition with the
exception of John F. Vivian, national
committeeman, who is contesting for
the honor, having small following
through the state
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
LIBRARY COOK BOOK"
WILL BE OUT NEXT MONTH

The office has received 4 number
of inquiries and requests for copies of
the Cook Book which is being publish
ed by the Rural County Library asso-
citation The books will be ready for
distribution during March and those
desiring copies are urged to place
their orders early.
Scores of the best cooks of the
county have contributed their help to-
ward making the volume complete in
every detail: and the public spirited
business men of the county have fur
nished their assistance to make the
project n success.
The book will contain approximate
ly 210 pages: and 900 high altitude
recipes. 1900 copies are being print
ed and will be sold for $1.oo each, The
funds will be used In providing sup
Elementary reading and reference ma
terials for the rural schools OF the
county.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
THIS TERM OF DISTRICT COURT
PROBABLY LAST ALL NEXT WEEK

The work of the district was resum-
ed Tuesday noon. Monday being OBJ
served as a legal holiday.
Trinidad Lopez who has been held
in the county jail the past two months
on charge of robbery of the w. J..
Hollands store had agreed with the
sheriff to plead guilty at the reopen
ing on Tuesday, but after going to
the court room refused to plead. The
case will be tried on It's merits later
in the term.
The case OF the People vs. Allen
tharp was called Wednesday morn
ing. Little progress has been made
in tho case as most OF the time was
given up to choosing the jury and
arguments Of the attorneys.
The term of the court will probably
not be completed this week.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
SCHOOL BOARD
ENTERTAINS COUNTY ASSN.

The Delta County School Board
association held an interesting and
profitable meeting at Fairview school
house Friday, at which 26 board men,
bers, 5 principals and superintendent
and guests and speakers, totaling
3S. were present. There were 13 dis
tricts represented.
The morning session was presided
over by Dr.. T. H. Aust of Cedaredge,
president, and the opening number
was a number of songs delightfully."-
rendered by 25 primary students of
Miss Alice Burnett's room
w. T. Artt gave a welcome address,
and invited the association to estab-
lish this schoolhouse as it's permanent
meeting place if it SO desired
DIR. Aust responded with a few we'll
chosen words. Election of officers
came next with the following result:
President, Thomas Artt.
Secretary, c. A. Bowie.
President Samuel Quigley of the
State Normal School then gave a
wonderfully interesting address on
Taxation" the idea being to reduce
the high cost of conducting schools
by reducing taxes. So many good
things were contained in his talk that
one hesitates to eliminate any, but
space will not permit a full report of
this address nor of the many helpful
developments. His final suggestion
was that taxes could be greatly re-
duced by dispensing with vast guam
tity of expensive equipment which is
founo in nearly all the higher schools
of learning in the state, thus avid
ing Implications. But he urged that
no district begin cutting expenses
by hiring poorly qualified and poorly
paid instructors.
At the conclusion the ladies of the
Austin Baptist and Methodist
churches and the Cory ladies served
a delicious chicken dinner, and mere
words are inadequate to properly des-
cribe that feast Everything that was
good to eat, and the ladies waded
through mud to bring it, keeping
things hot with the assistance of two
oil stoves. A vote of thanks was ten
afternoon session.
george Roiier OIL hOtcnklSS, gave
some figures pertaining to the con-
soiidation district busses. which spoke
volumes in favor-of the consolidation
plan.
Mrs. Grace Cummings, Miss vir.
ginia McClearey of Crawford, Senator
Rockwell Of Paonia: Prof. Armstrong
of Hotchkiss; Prof Lanning of Pao-
mia: and others gave timely sugges-
tions along the lines of cutting down
expenses and putting up the grade of
schools.
Many others entered into the dis
cussions which continued until 4
o'clock.
Miss Emma Full and Mrs. Sarah J.
Taylor. County Superintendent of
Montrose county, were also in attend.
ance.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
MARTHA WASHINGTON TEA
FEATURE AT WOMAN'S CLUB

The Woman's Club will give a Mar
tina Washington Tea in the Communi-
ty Rooms next Wednesday afternoon,
February 22nd. this being its regular
meeting day.
This is guest day and each member
is privileged to invite one guest for
whom a minimum charge of Csc will
be made.
Decorations will be of a Colonial ma
ture, and a pretty program is being
arranged. Any who wish may dress
in costume, but this is not necessary.
Members will please be prepared
to pay their dues providing they have
not already done so. 1t takes money
to make the mare CO."
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
SAYRE OIL MATTERS ARE
REPORTED LOOKING BETTER

The Sayre Oil and Gas company,
wi.h extensive holdings in the Okla
homa oil fields, have good prospects
for strike in the near future, ac-
cording to advice received this week
by Milton R Welch and John w. Pot
ter. local officers.
A well was spudded in on February
Sth and active operations started at
once. This news will be welcomed
by the numerous stockholders of this
company within the Delta vicinity.
So attractive, it is said, are their
holdings. n party of oil men have
agreed to bring in a we'll and take
acreage for their pay.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
CLARENCE A. SMITH APPOINTED
AS DElTA'S POSTMASTER

Formal announcement was made
Friday of the appointment of C1ar-
ence A. Smith to serve as postmaster
in the Delta postoffice. succeeding
Taylor B. Geer, the present incum-
bent.
Mr Smith will check in as soon as
his usual routine business in connec-
tion with such a change is perfected.
The newly appointed postmaster
has made his home in Delta for many
years and needs only to make his bow
to the public to be known.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
AMERICAN LEGION TO PRESENT
PLAY OF UNUSUAL MERIT

Every American community. large
or small, had it's special interests in
and furnished it's quota of men for
the great World War Delta is no ex-
ception to the rule. Delta's part in
the furnishing of fighting men and in
the performance of war work are now
matters of history. To know and to
read of these matters is one thing.
but to see the men in action ia an
other 1t is a matter of public know.
ledge that many of the Delta men who
took part in the fighting in France
served with the S9th Division in that
memorable contest is deserving of the
highest praise. 1t will be of interest
to the parents, relatives and friends
of these men to know that an oppor-
tunity will be given them of seeing
these soldiers.
Under the auspices of Harry A.
White Post No. 65, American Legion.
the great moving picture of Amerf-
can troops in action in the World War
will be shown in Delta, at the Col
onial Theater on February 9th and
2Sth. These moving pictures are Of
ficaL They were taken by the Signal
Corps of the United States Army un-
der the supervision of the war depart
ment. They will show the movement
of the 1st, End, 32nd, And. seth and
91st Divisions of the American Army
and actually under fire.
These pictures have wonderful
educational value and are of great
local interest. They can only be
shown under the auspices of an ex-
service organization. Harry A. White
Post feels elated over its good for
tune in being able to secure the pre-
sentation of POWDER RIVER" in
Delta at such an early date
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
EXPERT TO EXAMINE eUNNIsoN
RIVER AT FRENcH'S REQUEST

The Delta Fish and Game Protec-
tive association, acting in conjunction
with the forest service and other or
ganizations, has accomplished some
things, chief of which is a definite
promise, made by the department to
Mr.. French, forest supervisor, that an
expert will visit this section soon and
make technical examination Of the
water of the Gunnison river in order
to determine which class of fish is
best adapted to this stream
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17

II. E. Perkins left Wednesday for
Denver where he is attending the
State Republican Central Committee
meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. A S. Harwood return
ed Sunday from the east and south
where they have spent the past four
months, principally at Phillipsburg,
Kansas.
Andy and Gotfried Hultine, the for
mer Crawford, and the latter from
near Hotchkiss, were here on busi-
ness mission yesterday. The former
appeared before the county assessor
with affidavits regarding the valua-
ton OF his property In the Crawford
country.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
Meetings to Continue.

Meetings to Continue.
The meetings of the Reorganized
Church Of l.. D. s., being conducted
in the German Lutheran church. con.
tinue with fine interest and attend
ance. Gripping sermon subjects are
announced for every night next week
except Saturday. An attractive num-
ber for Friday night. February "a. is
to be an entertaining lecture by Miss
Evalena Yates on Social Activity and
Spirituality" Miss Yates platform
success is ample guarantee to those
who hear her in Delta. The lecture is
free and all are welcome. For Sun
day night. February 26. Elder Yates
presents: missionary Experiences
Among the Indians" You lose IL you
miss this.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
Taken Seriously ~.

Taken Seriously ~.
Welland Smith. 12-year-old son Of
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Smith, was taken
seriously Ill Monday noon. following
an attack of tonsilitis, lapsing into un-
consciousness which continued with a
high temperature for several days. At
ending physicians say they believe
there is a slight improvement in the
boys condition. though the critical
stage is by no means past. Welland
is a fine boy. loved by everyone and
his friends await with his parents
and sister, hour by hour. for news of
further improvement.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
FOURTH NUMBER LYcEUM
COURSE NEXT WEDNESDAY

Next wednesday evening at the
High School auditorium the Nipple
Concert Company will appear with
novel program OF excellent instrument
tai music. This is the fourth mum.
ber of the High School Lyceum course
and q program OF unusual merit is
assured. A number OF musical instru.
ments are employed In the presenta-
tiou OF the evenings entertainment.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
Mrs. Flores Operated.

Mrs. Zella Flores is patient in the
Delta Hospital. having undergone an
operation for appendicitis Tuesday
Reports indicate satisfactory i'm
provement in her condition. Miss
Alice Withrow of Denver is looking
after her classes in high school during
her absence.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
Discus. County Agent Work.

Discuss County Agent Work.
H. A. Ireland and r. w. Shaefer.
have spent several days in Delta
county recently looking up the senti-
ment for re-establishing a county
agent. They spoke at a meeting at
Rogers Mesa Friday night: Bone
Mesa Saturday afternoon: Paonia
Saturday evening: Peach Valley Mon
day morning; Fairview School near
Austin Monday afternoon; Delta
Lions Club Monday at $50 and at
Eckert Monday evening.
Next month delegates from these
districts viii meet and talk the matter
over. with a view OF reestablishing
the county agent work in Delta
county.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17

New Electric Sign.
The street sign at Seicrest's cleo
trical shop Just installed is one Of the
most unique ever shown on the West
ern Slope, being a succession of
"winks." "chases," and flashes" most
attractively arranged II cannot fail
to catch the eye Of the public. even
several blocks away.
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17

Run Over BY Ford.
Merle Davis the year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Davis was run
over by Ford on Meeker street on
Tuesday evening and while not
seriously injured was badly bruised
and shaken up. The driver was not
driving rapidly. else more serious re-
suits might have followed
The Delta independent., 1922-02-17
WIN. p. DALE is ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF WATER USERS

The first meeting of the new Wa
ter Users Board was held at Mont
rose Wednesday. and the following
were elected officers for the year:
President, w. P. Dale. Delta.
Vice President, G. Guy Merritt. of
Delta
Secretary, F. E. Spencer, Olathe.
Treasurer, Ed Faast, Montrose.