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The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
COOPERATIVE SELLING OF
POTATOES Is WORKING WELL

Harlan E. Wilson, manager OF the
Delta Potato Growers association,
stated in an interview yesterday that
the association is Well satisfied with
the way the marketing of potatoes is
going. and that better results will un-
doubtedly result is cars have now
been shipped from Delta. No returns
have yet come in on any of these as
it takes from ten to thirty days to get
returns. In the Fruita district returns
on the first two pools have come
in and show an increase OF from ten
to fifteen cents over what is offered
by track buyers.
The early crop Of potatoes in this
district is rather light, only one
field, that belonging to Floyd Beach.
running as high as 125 sacks. The
late crop will run higher and will
likely be a good average crop.
A change has been made in the orig
inal contract allowing anyone to sign
on any time. Under this provision
those who failed to get into the Asso-
citation before June 30th, may Join
now and take advantage of the larger
returns which are assured.
The latest obtainRble governement
market report as telephoned In to Mr..
Wilson'S office il: steady in the
south and Missouri river points.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN IN
IOWA DAY CELEBRATION

There were about hundred in at
tendance at the annual Iowa Day pic
mic at Packard's lawn near Eckert,
Wednesday The weather was threat
ening, which doubtless hindered many
from attending, but those who went
report very pleasant day and much
more interest than On previous meet
ings of this organization
A number of swings had been hung
for the amusement Of the children,
and it is told that even some of the
older folks gave themselves up to
reckless abandon and kicked up their
heels with the kids, singing: How
would you like to go up in the sky
up in a swing so high
The men also put in considerable
time at barnyard golf. and there were
some close rivals for prizes.
But the biggest thing was that bas
ket dinner, and they do say that new
er before were so many tempting vi
ands spread out on one table to glad
den the eye of hungry man. Eight
gallons of ice cream were also put
out of sight by the hungry crowd.
Officers elected were:
Rev. B. F. Stallings. President
w. G. Hunter. VicePresident.
L. G. Anderson, Sec Treas.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
MOTHER ASKS COURT TO GIVE
HER BACK HER CHILDREN

In chambers here yesterday Judge
Thomas J. Black heard evidence in
the case of Jennie Poulos Davis VS..
Tom Poulos, being a suit to obtain
custody Of the two children of the
couple, boy of eight and girl of
tabout two and one-half years.
The marital affairs Of the couple
have been most unhappy. Twice mar
ried and twice divorced, they became
permanently estranged about a year
and a half ago. At that time the
court awarded Mrs. Poulos temporary
custody of the children Some months
later she married and went to Cali
fornia, leaving the children with her
father near Somerset, as according to
the terms Of the order she was not
permitted to take them out Of the
state.
Later Mr.. Poulos took the children
to Paonia, where the boy could have
school advantages. Mrs. Poufos now
seeks to secure permanent custody OF
the children.
1t is expected that the hearing will
be concluded sometime today.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
HOLLY SUGAR COMPANY MAKES
ANOTHER PAYMENT ON BEETs

The Holly Sugar corporation this
week made an additional payment of
SOC per ton on the 1922 crop OF beets,
making the total paid to date $3.50
per ton This Is the highest price
paid by any sugar company to date
for beeta- This is mighty good re-
turn alongside that from some of the
35c potatoes grown by our farmer
friends last year.
The company paid for October and
November deliveries $500 per ton. On
January Is an additional $1.00; April
IA. LOO; June Is, $1.00; August Is,
SOC.
There are a number OF nice prizes
offered by this company for sugar
beets, as we'll as jellies and canned
fruits made with Holly sugar and ex-
hibited at the Delta County fair next
month.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
MEMORIAL HELD FRIDAY FOR
DEPARTED president

Sorrowing throngs crowded the
little city Of Marion. Ohio. while the
mortal remains OF their late President
and fellow townsInan were laid to
rest, whilc other cities tnnd other
throngs all over the nation with
bowed heads and lowered Tags, paid
loving tribute TO the memory OF the
departed. ;.
Delta played her part In this vast
funeral ceremony with a short. but
very fitting service at the Methodist
church Friday afternoon. Mayor A. f.
Penley presiding. The program open
ed with organ music by Mrs. Hillman.
followed by a beautiful exercise by 4s
httle girls representing the 4s states.
Dressed in white and carrying ROW.
ers the little girls came up the aisies
and laid the flowers I'm silent tribute
on the altar. Three addresses, by II.
J. Baird. Arthur d. Fairbanks and
Rev. F. w. Pimlott, formed the main
mart of the service. These were IN
terspersed by two beautiful solos, one
by Mrs. w. l.. Mack and the other by
Mrs. F.. w. Grove.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
HEARING IN CONDEMNATION
SUIT HELD HERE THIS WEEK

A commission composed of r. L..
Stanford, Geo. C. Wilson and Milton
r. Welch yesterday heard evidence
in the suit of Ida l. Sherman vs.
John NJ Smith. for condemnation for
right OF way through the Smith place
a short distance east of Hotchkiss.
The Smiths are pioneers OF Delta
county. having come here in 1882. Mr..
Smith Is In a hospital in Missouri.
taking treatment from a specialist,
but his wife appeared in his behalf.
The testimony was not completed
and the case was continued until to-
morrow.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
LITTLE DAUGHTER DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Death entered the home OF Mr.. and
MrA w. J. Shreeves, Monday after
noon, taking away Wilma Eleanor.
their six-year-old daughter, after an
illness OF but four days. Death was
due to diphtheria-
The Ht1e girl was taken III at
the Shreeves cattle camp, 35 miles
southwest Of their home, and appeared
to be suffering from earache. She
was brought to Escalante to the home
OF her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Walker. and a physician sum-
moned from Delta, and though every
thing possible for human hands to do
was done, the struggle ended in death.
Wilma was born in Delta, on April
10, 1917. and was therefore years
4 months and 3 days Of age.
Private funeral services were held
at the grave in Garnet Mesa cemetery
at 10 O'Clock Tuesday morning.
Besides the parents. one brother,
Dale, four years old, survives.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
NEW LAW RE AUTO LICENSE
MAY BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Judge Clarence ]. Morley has de-
clared unconstitutional the law passed
by the last legislature requiring that
an application for an automobile lic-
ense be accompanied by tax certifi-
cate. The Judge issued writ of
mandamus to the O'MeaIa-Green Auto
Agency requiring the secretary Of
state. Carl S. Miliken, to issue a lic-
ense without the company presenting
a tax receipt. The state demurred and
the demurrer was overruled. The
state declared intention to stand upon
its demurrer, whereupo1 the Judge
declared the law unconstitutional
A thirty day stay OF execution has
been secured by the state, hence the
law is still in effect The case will
be tried in the Supreme court and its
constitutionality finally decided.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
MISS AGNES BENNETT TO
BE BRIDE OF EARLY FALL

Announcement is made OF the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Agnes
Bennett, well-mown young lady.
whose home is in Denver, to Mr..
Clarence Martin, also Of Denver.
The ceremony is to take place at
high noon Saturday, September 1, by
Rev. Henry S. Foster, at the Church
of the Ascension only the family and
"a few friends being present
Miss Bennett will wear orchid georg-
cite with hat to match, ans she will
be attended by her sister, Mrs. Stanley
,Lupton.
I The bride. who as music and art
instructor in Delta high school, spent
two years here, enderaing herself in
the hearts of many. She is grad
'uate Of Denver university. She is an
unusually charming and accomplished
young lady. Not less prominent Is
her husband, who is also a graduate
of Denver university. The engage
ment covers several years. After a
short honeymoon trip to Estes Park,
the couple will make their home at
Boulder
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
WoMAN's PARTY TO STAGE
HUGE PAGEANT IN THE
GARDEN OF THE GODS

The Garden of the Gods near Colo
RADIO Springs is to be the scene early
in September of huge pageant put
on by the Woman's Party OF the
United States. The pageant was
first shown at the Woman's Party
conference at Seneca Falls, New
York. on the 18th anniversary of the
first Woman's Rights convention, and
met with such an immense success
that it was decided to put It on in
every state in the Union. Colorado
has the honor Of being first
Miss Hazel McKaye. pageant pro
ducer, and other leaders in the work
are now at Colorado Springs prepar.
ing for the great festival. The pag.
cant will show the first convention,
introducing some OF the great early
leaders, and will also show some OF
the pioneers Of our state showing the
part played by them in the equal
rights movement. There win be in.
troduced Mrs. General VIM. ]. Palmer,
who taught the first school in the
Springs; DR.. Aida Avory Of Denver,
first woman physician in the state
Helen Hunt jackson and many others.
The producers pronounce the Garden
Of the Gods as an ideal location for
an open air pageant. and it is hoped
that much favorable advertising for
the famous beauty spot and for the
state as a whole will result.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
HoTCAkiSS MAN MARRiES
CRAWFORD YOUNG LADY

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at the home of Ray Brewer at
Crawford. Wednesday at O'Clock
when Miss Ella Mary Busby became
the bride of Frank W. Dodge Of
Hotchkiss.
The bride is the third daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs George T. Busby, who
for several years has made her home
at Crawford She was a member Of
the Glass OF '22, Crawford High
School She spent two terms at Gun
nison and last year taught at Lake
City. She is a very sweet, charm
ing young lady who has many friends
to wish her happiness.
The groom has been a resident OF
Hotchkiss for IA years. He is the
oldest son of Mrs. Bessie Dodge. He
served Is months in France with the
3srd Aerial squadron. At present he
is engaged in the garage business at
Hotchkiss.
Following the ceremony which was
performed by Rev. Stewart OF Hotch-
kiss. the happy pair left for an auto
trip over the state, after which they
will be at home in Hotchkiss.
The couple were attended by Miss
Florence Rumble of Crawford. and
George Pierce of Hotchkiss The bride
was gowned in white taffeta, while
her maid wore blue pongee.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED ON
CHARGE SELLING BOOZE

Tuesday. when several boys OF IA
and IS years appeared on the streets
visibly intoxicated. an investigation
was started at once, and following
some sensational confessions. the
sherifrs office on Tuesday arrested
Mrs Laura J. Foster at her homo on
East Third street. and also Mrs Anna
Kovach OF California Mesa. charging
them with being the official venders
OF tho forbidden liquor.
Mrs Foster appeared before Justice
Perciyal Coombe, Wednesday. and
furnished $3.50 bond for appearance
next Friday. while Mrs. Kovach ap-
pearcd Thursday and furnished IKE
bond for appearance next Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
CALENDAR OF DELTA PUBLIC
SCHOOL FOR 1924 TERM

Below is given the Calendar of
events of principal interest in con-
nection with the Delta public schools:
September 1, $3.50 p. NJ. Annual
Faculty meeting.
Monday, September 3. 900 A. M,
Annual enrolment of pupils
Tuesday, September 4. school opens
for regular class room work.
October II, Is and 10, Colorado Ed
ucationa1 Association vacation
November 90 and 80, Thanksgiving
vacation.
December 81 to January 2, Christ
mas vacation.
First semester ends January 18th.
School closes May 23rd
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

However, it is not likely that many
OF these pioneers will think of those
days in such terms as these They
ments to the orators Of the day, and
confine their "reminiscences to the
happy old days when buggies we're a
luxury and cars an undreamed of mir
acle; days when everybody drank out
of the tin dipper at the pump or spring
and never thought OF germs; days
when mother made the family soap
and sister learned to darn stockings at
a very tender age; days when complex
ions grew outdoors instead of in the
drug store; days when-but why go
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
CUT OFF BOTH
EAST AND WEST YESTERDAY

Travellers on the Rio Grande, par.
ticularly east-bound, met with disap.
pointment when they encountered a
slide in Black Canon and were re-
turned to Montrose where a broad
gauge car was added to take them to
Sahdia via Grand Junction.
The train reached Delta two hours
late. and when it reached Dominguez,
is miles away, was tagged by bridge
men who reported one abutment
washed out OF the bridge by heavy
rains.
The train was again returned to
Delta where passengers, both east-and
west bound. were fed and cared for
until the trouble at Dominguez was
repaired. It was thought It would
be completed by midnight.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

The court house grounds will in all
probability be thronged today with
hundreds Of Delta County's pioneers,
assembled to enjoy the first annual
Pioneer Picnic and to talk over old
times with each other. In memory
they will be carried back to the old
days-days when courage stood un.
daunted in the face of danger; days
when youth strove magnificently and
conquered a new and vast land; days
when men, women and children stood
shoulder to shoulder and by their COM
bined effort carved out for them
selves homes and sustenance from the
unwilling soil.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
CAR coLLIDEs WITH REAR
END OF MOVING BUGGY

Last Thursday evening as Joe Joichi
and his three small children were
driving along the road in the vicinity
OF the A. J. Smith ranch on California
Mesa, the rear end OF their buggy was
struck by car driven by ]. w.
Hawker. and badly damaged.
The horse attempted to run away,
but was subdued after running about
half mile.
Mr.. Hawker's lights were not work
ing we'll and he was unable to see
the vehicle. He explained that he was
driving to Delta to get a doctor.
No one was hurt, though the rig
was considerably wrecked.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

was unloaded and became the piece
de resistance" of the budding city's
fire fighting equipment Hand
drawn. 1t was nevertheless a wonder
full example Of modern progress and
much priced by the force"
The last remains of the departed
were not born in unseemly haste to
their last resting place in those days
but were taken slowly and solemnly
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Children In Dire Need.

Children In Dire Need.
There Is urgent need in a family of
five children whose mother is dead.
There are three girls. IA. and
years respectively, and two boys 10
and 10. Any having clothing, either
usable or which could be made over,
kindly call the Community rooms or
at this office for further Information.
These children should all be in school.
An education is their natural birth
right. but unless they are properly
fitted they can not go. win you a-
dies do your part with your outgrown
clothing?
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
COMMUNITY CLUB MEMBERS
SHOULD ATTEND Meeting

A meeting OF tho Garnet Mesa Com
munity Club will be held at my home
Monday evening. August 70, 1898. nj
500 O'Clock. for the purpose OF FUR
thering plans for the exhibit TO DC
made at the Delta County Fair.
Tho time IL growing short and II
we are to caTTy off the honors We
wish to and can carry off. we mus'
work together now.
l.. w. BREWER, President.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Names Come Rolling In.

Names Come Rolling In.
Carl Karien. manager OF the cheese
factories AZ Cedaredge and LAxear.
was In Delta. Tuesday. Mr.. Karlen
says that he has received literally hun
dreds OF names in the contest now
in progress for the choosing a suit
able name for the cheese. The con-
test closes Monday. August goth, 50
II anyone has a name IN mind, he had
better send IL In at once.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Terrible Mine Disaster.

Terrible Mine Disaster.
A terrific explosion in the lower
levels OF the Frontier mine No. at
Kemmerer. Wyoming. Tuesday morn
ing. is expected to result in the loss OF
at least 100 lives. 1877 miners were
trapped 1900 feet below ground.
Rescue parties have brought out 81
uninjure and 81 bodies. II more
bodies have been located leaving
three missing. The cause OF the ex-
plosion has not been determined.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Home from AIaska Sunday.

Home from Alaska Sunday.
Miss Emma Tuffin Is expected
home from her trip to Alaska Sunday.
Some of her fellow employees at the
postoffice are in receipt OF splen-
did series OF pictures which she had
taken in the far northern land. All
OF them are fine and include some
excellent snapshots Of the late chief
executive. as we'll as some beautiful
scenes OF that attractive country.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Had Street Exhibition.

Had Street Exhibition.
Quiet Delta town was first startled
and then moved with admiration last
evening at about s o'clock when a
long line Of Chevrolets in the various
models in which they are furnished.
was driven up Main street. A large
electric sign Chevrolet" headed the
parade. The Chevrolet is an excel
lent car and with almost unlimited
pulling power.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

Bunty little engine, high wheels, open
front. steering gears on the wrong
side-it was great! The fellow that
got the fhst one sure stood ace high
with the ladies' They were little
afraid of It first but were not too diff
ficult to persuade to try short ride.
And how excited they were when the
queer machine attained the speed of
fifteen miles an hour.
Yes. those were the days of the
real thrills.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Valuable Relic.

Valuable Relic.
At the Memorial services for the
late President Warren G. Harding.
Mrs. C. P. Bragg wore upon her arm
as a badge of mouirng the same piece
of crepe wich Capt Bragg was ordered
to wear. as a naval officer, for thirty
days after the assassination Of Presi-
dent Lincoln. and which had been care
fully preserved by him.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

OF to the Northwest.
L. B. Palmer and family will leave
next week via automobile with the
northwestern states as their destina-
tion. They expect to locate in either
Washington or Oregon. Mr.. Palmer
has been on the Holly Sugar factory
force until now.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

Near-Aceident on Mesa Road.
What might have been a serious ac-
fcident occurred Wednesday morning
on the Grand Mesa road just this
side of Kiser Creek, when a wheel
came off the car driven by Horace
Cooper of Montrose. They were COM
ing down hill and driving slowly SO
no serious damage was done.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Active at Greeley.

Active at Greeley.
} Misses Mae Dominy and Edna In
gersoll. two Delta girls, have won dis
tinction at Greeley Teachers college
this summer by their campus work.
They have spent the summer months
there so that Delta county boys and
girls may have better educational ad-
vantages. In the student body 30
states and one foreign country are
represented. There are 1915 students
from Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

Mrs. M. T. Miller Back.
Mrs Maggie T. Miller Of the Fash
ion Shop. has returned from five
weeks buying trip tn the east. where
she has selected a splendid outlay
of Dame Fashions tickle fancies for
the fall trade.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Visiting Relatives Here.

Visiting Relatives Hero.
Walter Bradsted and wife OF Hor.
nell, New York, are expected here
this morning for a few days visit
with the A. G. Remington family and
other relatives. Mr.. Braisted Is a
cousin of Mrs. Remington and the
couple are returning from . trip 10
British Columbia, California and Vel.
lowstone Park.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

European Situation Difficult.
The British note addressed to
France recently in which the French
action IN regard to the Ruhr is sever
ely condemned has caused great ex-
cftement in diplomatic circles in
Europe and may be the cause of a
decided break in the Entente.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Forsythe Struck.

Forsythe Struck.
Lightning stunned the well known
merry -go-round man, w. H. Forsythe.
at Colorado Springs Saturday. Late
reports are that he was not seriously
injured. Mr. Forsythe had an iron
lever in his hand when the lightning
struck, knocking him unconscious.
He was speeded to Bethel hospital.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Mis-. Taphou.e. Junction, Dies.

Miss Taphouse, junction, Dies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Bell were
called to Grand Junction, Thursday
last by the death Of friend, Miss
Gertrude Taphouse. Mrs. F. A. Bros
ius and Master Jack Bell went down
Sunday to attend the funeral and the
whole party returned to Delta, Sunday
evening.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Leaving for Salt Lake.

Leaving eaterday for Salt Lake
CITY. where Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ An
derson, who for some time have been
visiting the II. A. Reynold and W. F.
Blaine families here. Mrs. Anderson
ia sister Of Mrs. Reynolds. Mr..
Anderson and his wife have been trav-
cling for three months in Texas, Ar
kansas, Kansas and Missouri, and now
after a visat in the Utah city. wial 90
IN to their home at Ontario, Califor-
min.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

Camping Trip to Little Blue.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. wolbert and
Miss Dorothy. accompanied by DR..
and Mrs. r. B. Adler OF Olathe, re.
turned Monday from a four day camp
ing and fishing trip on the Little
Blue and to Sapinero
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Pioneers---We Welcome You!

Skinny whip, and drawn by lively
team with heads checked high and
coats giistening.
Of hard work. but who counted the
cost?
Someone is sure to remember the
swelling pride with which the new
hose cart
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17

on? Something was in the air in those
days that somehow We cannot capture.
We love to listen to the pioneer tel
OF those days-of the Texas Loughosn
that would not stay with the herd,
consarn him.
but was always causing 80 much
trouble that he was finally barbecued.
Then there was the heart throbbing
pleasure Of driving out with Susie or
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
Rev. r. W. Hopkins Leaving.

Rev. 2. W. Hopkins Leaving.
Leaving yesterday for Brighton.
were Rev F. w. Hopkins and family.
Mr. Hopkins win conduct series of
revival meetings there, beginning on
Sunday night. He has been in Delta
four years three years as pastor of
the Church of God. but has now re-
signed from ministerial duties and en-
tered the field of evangelism. They
expect to make their home in Denver
this winter.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-17
MARKET REPORT

The following quotations OF date
Thursday, August 10th, furnished by
courtesy of the respective merchahes
named:
RETAIL PRICES:
, 1923-01-12

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49, 49, ~ go hrot,eh m
nou1ogos has,ns ,v,tsr and ms
IRE deen sound came from Inc
north again. once, twice. three
times A shell burst in the garden.
4 tattoo ratified against the side OF
the house. Shrapnel, she thought.
Through the broken window she
saw men in butternut turn.
ming to fire as they ran.
A MAN pushed In through tho
"a door. a bloody baudage was
wound around his head ut n rakish
angle; the Crime OF battle was upon
him. He ran to the window and emp,
tied his revolver at the shadows
pouring into the smoke. lie turned
back TO reload - and discovered
Jeanne.
"God. IN heaven. YOU hero yetr'
n,.u-... ~. ,ra
Ihe mouse rocNou'
nrlch ana mortar came piLns nhto
the she" "a su
tho chimney
Sc o wouldn't run away? That's
like your Morgan laughed ardon
icaily. Were beatenl But what OF
that. sweetheart? While there's IRE
there's hope!' He laughed again.
In the face of this new danger
Jeanne forgot all about that outside,
The man was battle-mad. shorn OF
c~ivilization's veneer, reckless and
primordial.
Henry Morgan
Eyes, 1 Understand. You've found
out the truth. Yes. I was n OF
the eleven. Can't you guess which
one7 What then?"
He walked over to her. h stepped
behind the table. She was unarmed;