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The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

MT. and Mrs. Nels Hagen and child, of Woodrow, drove in by dog team to attend the Odd Fellow and Rebekah installation Thursday night, returning home after the ceremony. Mir. Hagen reports many ties being placed on the right-of-way by the contractors, the weather having been ideal for work ing.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Joe Bradshaw, the well-known Sew ard lad who at the present is enrolled at the Annapolis Naval Academy, sends holiday greetings to his numer- ous friends in the north. Joe will be remembered by Sewardites for his sunny disposition.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

WASHINGTON, D. C., January A. According to testimony given before the senate oil investigation committee the Standary oil company realized a profit of one and one-half cents per gallon on all gasoline porduced by the concern at its ~efineries.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

R. R. Robinson. who for many months acted as agent for the com mission at North Nenana, was among those returning to the north on the steamer Victoria. He left for the in terior on Mondays tain to reassume his position.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Mrs. Al Roberts left this morning for Roosevelt to do repair work and alterations to her home at that place. W. ". French accompanied her and will assist in the work.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Rance McBeth, who at one time was employed on the dragline scraper on Lowell creek, left this morning for the interior, going to Fairbanks, his former place of residence.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

J. Lindley Green, prohibition officer with headquarters at Anchorage. ar rived in Seward last evening. He will remain here for several days.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

WATSON PosTPoNEs SAILING
 The steamship Admiral Watson has postponed sailing from Seattle utnil January IS, according to information receiver today by the local offices.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

District Attorney Sherman Duggan, who arrived on Saturdays train from Anchorage, accompanied by his wife and child, left on the Victoria for Val dez after attending court here.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Miss Marjorie Neville and her broth CT William, were among the Seward, ties leaving for the Cook Inlet metrop' oils this morning. They will return Saturday evening.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

C. A. Densmore, a prominent mln' ing man of Nome, was among those leaving for the interior on Monday s train. Mr. DensmoTe came to Seward 10 see his wife off for the states, leaving on the Victoria.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

The remains of Charles Odd, the conductor on the Alaska railway, who was killed at Mile 91 when his en- zine was derailed. will be sent to Kaysville, Utah, on the Northwestern. The father of the deceased resides in Utah.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Ed Ryan, who has been in the ter ritory the past twenty years, left re- gently for the states, where he will enter into the real estate business in Spokane MT. Ryan has been operat- ing in Willow creek and also has sev- eral oil holdings in Kanatak
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Chas. w. Rice, who arrived from the states recently. left Monday morning for the interior, where he may locate permanently. MT. Rice is telegraph operator and will be employed by the commission at enc of the stations along the line.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Wm. Englehardt and H. J. Reinhart were among the roundtrippers of last evening. They left for their camp this morning.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Hugo Lundgren, for some time in the employ of the commission, arriv- ed in town last evening and will make his home in Seward for the remainder of the winter.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Dune Little and Alvin Wick of Ke- mai lake left Monday by dog team for Kenai, where they will help celebrate the Russian New Year. The trip will require three days.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Wm. Estes and brother arrived in town from Moose Pass, and will re- main in Seward during the present school term.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

John Wells, welEknown interiorite was among the arrivals from the north last evening. He will visit in town for some time.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Clerk of Court W. N. Cuddy arrived on Saturdays train from Anchorage, and left on the Victoria for his home in Valdez.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Earl Hale, commission employe at Mile 20, was numbered among the ar rivals last evening. He is on his way to the states and will locate in Lang lois, Oregon.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Judge E. E. Ritchie arrived on the rain Saturday night and after hold ing short term of court left for Val dez The Judge while here attended ,he firemen's ball.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Delegate Dan Sutherland, wiring from Washington, states that there is little hope for the requested appropria tion of $15,0O0 for the suppression of the sale of liquor to natives.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

James Calls, of Roosevelt, was num- bered among those departing for the north this morning after spending the past few days in town.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Gus Manthy came in from Mile 52 Saturday to aid in the orchestration at the Fireman's Ball. New Years Eve. He returned to his station Monday morning
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Arnt Schilter, of Mile 29, is spend ing the next few days in town, arriv- ing last evening from his home out the line.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

F. D. Caraway, resident engineer at Divide station, was among the out of town people attending the New Year ball.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

C. $. Glider left for Juneau on the last boat, going to the capital city in rhe interests of the American ex- press company.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

F. D. Caraway, resident engineer for the commission at Divide, made the round trip to town, being an over night guest at one of the local hostel cries.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

MT. and Mrs. Leo Speybrook, who have been visiting with Prof. and Mrs. Parish, at Anchorage. returned to Seward last evening.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Miss s. N. Scott, court stenographer was among those leaving on the Vic toria for Valdez, following the ad- iournment of the Seward term of court.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

H. V. Hoben returned Saturday from a short visit to Anchorage. He reports finding fine holiday spirit ill the city and everyone optimistic.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

w. G. Whorf, Seldovia business man and coal magnate, is making ousf pess trip to Juneau.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
From Tuesdays Daily.

Miss Irma Kambich, Chatanika busi ness woman, was among the Interior kes leaving on the Vic for the states
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

MT. and Mrs. W. I. Whiting left tor Anchorage this morning to visit with friends for the remainder of the week.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

M. Ma1cella. of Anchorage, was among those to spend the night in Seward. He left this morning for his home
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Waldemar Engberg commission employe left for the states on one of the last boats He will visit his family in the states.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Frank Balout, engaged at tie camp near Woodrow, was among the arrlv- als of last evening.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

MT. T. w. Hawkins, who is in Cali fornia, will return to Seward within the next few weeks.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

MT. and Mrs. D. H. Tyer will occupy the Wayne Blue bungalow, recently vacated by Mrs. McNeer and family.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Eo Connors, foreman of the T. and T. gang left for the north yesterday after spending the holidays in town.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Miss Ruth F. Johnson, of the Sew ard schools returned on one of the last trains from Anchorage, where she spent the holidays.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

A number of the court officials at tended the fireman's ball until the de parture of the Victoria for the south
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Lawrence McNeeS, popular employe Of the Frye-Bruhn concern, left yes terday for Fairbanks to join his rela- lives.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Oscar Dahl engaged in contract work at Mile F, was among those 10 spend the holidays in town.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Mrs. D. c. BrowneU, who some time ago suffered 8 stroke of paralysis IS reported to be considerably improved,
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

James A, York, well known in the Interior, was among the recent aTri- vaIs from the states.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Henry Lucas, fox farmer and guide, of Kenai Lake, Is in town, coming ID on last nights train
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Rev. B. Lansdowne. who conducted seyices in Seward, left on M.nday s rrain for Anchorage.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Mrs. George Colwell left Monday morning to spend the week at Anchor age
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Mrs. Clara Manthy left on the Vic Lcria for brief visit to the south ward
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Al Sellers arrived in town on last nisht's train from Moose Pass.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Mike Limbard was among those go ing to Anchorage yesterday.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

Doug Clemmons and sister arrived from Roosevelt on last nights train.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
NOTICE To'oDD FELLOWS

A special meeting will be held Sat urday night, January 6, by Seward Lodge I. o. o. F., at o'clock. Initia- tion. All members are requested to at tend.
 GERHARD JOHNSON, N. G.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

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The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
THE ALASKA RAILROAD

Trains leave and arrive at SeWare as follows:
 LEAVE SEWARD 800 A. M. Mondays and Thursdays 10 Anchorage, Matanuska, Taikeetna Healy, Nenana, and Fairbanks.
 ARRIVE SEWARD 6:1o p. M. Wednesdays and Saturdays CONNECTIONS AT ANCHORAGE FOR cHIcKALooN BRANCH S:30 A. M. Sundays for Chickaloon. s:3O A. M Tuesdays and Fridays for
 Sutton only.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
SHORT CHECK WRITER
SENTENCED TO CANON

w. NJ. Ebert, the check artist who
was brought to Delta two or three
weeks ago on q charge OF obtaining
money under false pretenses. was
arranged before Judge Black at Mont.
rose and sentenced to serve fifteen
months at Canon City.
It will be recalled that Ebert had
system OF depositing checks in vari-
ous banks. drawn on bank in some
other state. and after writing h few
checks on the spurious account,
moved on to another place.
He was arrested at Las Vegas, Ne
vada. on complaint Of the First Nat
ional Bank Of this city.
Undersheriff Guy Merritt will leave
today with his prisoner who will At
once begin serving HE ssoAsnes.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
MRS. w. o. STEPHENS
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

A message was received here early
Wednesday announcing the death OF
Mrs. w. o. Stephens at Los Angeles
at 1924 o'clock. She was Is years OF
age.
MrA Stephens was one OF Delta's
earliest pioneers She worked side
by side with her husband IN clearing
the tract of land they homesteaded.
which lay on the west side OF what
is now Delta's Main street. The two
erected a prairie cabin which was re-
Gently torn away from just south Of
the Delta house.
For several years they have made
their home at Los Angeles with their
daughter. Miss Nellie, a teacher in
Manual Arts High School Mr.. Steph-
ems passed away few months ago.
Besides Miss Nellie. one son, William
j., OF Delta, survives.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
1S2S BEET FIELDS SHOW
PROMISE OF FINE CROP

A survey OF the beet nelds In the
Delta district is . great tonic Tor
case OF the blues, for they are In
such fine shape and give promise OF
such Q generous crop that no one can
zee them without feeling encouraged
and optimistic. The beets are un-
usually FREQ from Insects and other de-
ssructave pests this year. and with
plentiful supply of water. are max
tnK an admirable growth.
OF course all fields do not look
alike and investigation proves In al
most every case that It is the field
that is we'll fertilized and well cult
waited that has the biggest crop. show
ing thnt IL pays to take care OF the
crop, the yield being in direct ratio
to the care taken. Many fields that
arc we'll cared for grow large crops
of bcets year year after year, though
expert growers all favor rotation.
Some beets were brought into the
office last week which measure rs
inches in length. the tops being over
two feet long. q splendid development
for this early in the season. The fine
crop OF beets In sight for this fall
will mean an active campaign at the
factory and prosperous year for
the whole country.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
SYMPATHY FOR RorARIAN
DRAPER EXPRESSED BY CLUB

At the regular meeting Of the Ro-
tary club held Wednesday noon, Pres.
Clyde Stewart spoke a few words Of
sympathy for member Of the club,
Neil w. Draper. who is sorrowing
over the loss of his son. A telegram
of sympathy was sent to Mr.. Draper
at Dalhart, Texas. DR.. F. w. Grove
also read a resolution expressing the
sympathy of the Rotary for Mr..
Draper which was spread upon the
minutes and copy sent to him.
The picnic planned by the Club was
postponed Indefinitely out of respect
for Mr.. Draper.
T. E Remley OF the program COM
mittee called upon Carey B. Adams,
who spoke upon the proposed Amend
ments to the City Charter. A straw
vote was taken and It was found that
the club is unanimously in favor OF
the Amendments.
The program was enhanced by
some splendid Missouri music" by
Messrs. Ripley and Frazier.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31

Much has been said for and against
the Amendments TO the City Charter
which are to be voted upon at the
coming Special City Election to be
held on Monday. Sept. 10th. 1923
The City recites in the Ordinance
calling the Election that an emerg
ency exists hence the necessity OF
holding a Special Election.
The regular City Election will be
held less than sixty days for the
election OF City Officers at which
have been presented for the consid
Grafton Of the Voters, thereby saw
ing the cost of one election.
1t has been published in one OF
the city newspapers; it has been
stated by members OF the Board OF
City Commissioners and it is claimed
by those who favor the adoption OF
all the Amendments. that should they
be carried at the coming election, nc
greater power will be given to the
City Council than they have now un'
der the present charter. This Spec
ial Election is being held for the
sole purpose Of giving to the City
Council added power and authority
which It does not now possess, and
to substantiate this fact 1t is only
necessary to refer to the reading OF
the Charter and then to the proposed
Amendments thereto. Under Section
81 of the Charter.
The City Council has no authority
to mako any contract OF any kind
which may extend beyond the term
OF their office. except for public utili'
ties owned by the City. Under the
proposed Amendment 1t is sought to
include contracts for public improve
ments. This you will find to be a
very great additional power OF itself
and one which is well worthy OF care
ful consideration.
Under Section 20 of the Charter,
the City Council cannot issue bonds
of any kind except by a vote Of the
people. Neither can they issue any
Warrants for any other purpose than
for the maintenance OF the water
works system.
Section 10 (b) the proposed Amend
ment reads as follows:
PROVIDED nothing in this Section
or in this Charter shall be construed
to require any election to authorize
special assessment or improvements
Bonds, Warrants. or assessments,
where no guarantee as to payment
by the City is made. and Provided
further that the creation. Bonding
and all proceedings concerning such
local or special improvement districts
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
DAHlIA AND AsTER SHOW
TAKES PLACE TOMORROW

The First National Bank will be
the scene OF the seasons third flower
show tomorrow. Sept. /. 1t Is being
held under the auspices OF the Delta
woman's club and cash prizes are to
be awarded for dahlias. asters, gen.
erai collections and children's DO
Quets.
The usual rules governing such ea-
hibits will prevail. All entries must
be In place by 1880 o'clock and the
flowers will be on display all after
noon and evening. No admission VIII
be charged.
Prizes offered are as follows:
Dahltas-First prize. $3. second
prize, -.
Asters First prize. SO; second
prize, ~.
These prizes awarded by the First
National Bank.
Best General Bouquet-F1rst price
80; second prize, 81.
Chfld's Bouquet-First prize. ~;
second prise, u.
These prises awarded by the Delta
Womau's club.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
COUNTY CREDIT ASSOCIATION
TO be FORMED IN DELTA

Delta business men to the number
Of about Is met Wednesday evening
at eight O'Clock in the Community
Rooms to discuss the possibility Of
forming county credit associotion.
C. o. Stiles Of Pueblo and e. q.
Schuyler of Montrose were present,
explained the organization and work
ing of credit association from the
standpoint of a retail merchant. ex-
planning just how to conduct same
with an office and files so that
desired Information can be Instantly
available
A committee of which W. ]. Hol-
lands is chairman and C. B. Adams, A.
D. Fairbanks. J. E. Chalmers, John
W. Davis, c. H. Burgin and Wayne
Brenton are members was appointed.
It is the duty OF the committee to
perfect an organization of a credit
association for the county which may
later be connected with the state and
national organizations
A meeting OF the full committee
will be held soon and the organization
formed here.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
e. r. HUBBARD MAKES
PROFITABLE DEAL IN PEACHES

e. F. Hubbard closed deal Satur-
day with eastern buyers disposing of
his entire crop OF peaches for $1.75
basket cash T. o. b. Austin. MT.
Hubbard has eight acres of the
peaches and expects to realize $500
an acre on this contract
The Hubbard ranch also boasts Is
acres Of apples which are in fine
shape and are expected to yield
from $4,000 to $4,000 boxes. There
are also five acres of grapes, one
acre in bearing and the others COM
ing on. The grapes are also doing
we'll and will probably have big
yield
Mr.. Hubbard is Justly proud OF his
fruit ranch and will realize a hand
some profit from his crops this year.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
Safe Guarding the City Charter

shall be as provided by law Of the
State of Colorado until special or
different proceedings concerning the
same may be by Ordinance provided
under the authority Of Section 1855 Of
this Charter.
This proposed Amendment gives to
the Council the very power and an-
thority which the Supreme Court by
its recent decision said. they did not
possess Chat being the issuance OF
Bonds without vote OF the people,
Also the issue OF Warrants for
other purposes than the maintenance
Of water works These two added
powers may prove to be a very e1-
pensiye one to the taxpayers Of the
City. Greater power than either one
hereinbefore mentioned is hereby
given to the City Council and the
one which can be the undoing of the
whole of Section 10 Of the present
Charter in that it recftes that all
Bonding, of local or improvement dis
tricts shall be as provided by the
State laws. Should the City Council
have an occasion in the future to
change these proceedings, they would
under the Amendment, be authorized
to make such change by Ordinance
which authority is not now given to
the City Council.
At the time Of the Consideration,
Construction and Adoption OF the
present City Charter it was endeavor-
ed to frame a Charter that would
safeguard the rights reserved to the
people and for this reason Section 70
was made to be the saving clause.
Is it the part Of wisdom, is it
deemed advisable to at this time to
amend the present Charter in any
manner as would delegate to the City
Council such sweeping authority, and
additional powers as was by the
trainers of the Original City Charter,
after long, careful. deliberate consid-
GRAFTON thought to be unsafe.
Let every one read the Original
City Charter and acquaint themselves
with its meaning. then read the pro
posed Amendments and carefully con-
slider those. thereby equipping them
selves in manner as to not allow
one to dictate to them as to their
position on these proposed Amend
ments.
Next week we will further discuss
these proposed Amendments to the
City Charter.
WATSON H. STEWART.
Chm. Committee on Safeguarding
City Charter.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
FIRST NATIONAL WELCOMES
CONSOLIDATION OF CITY BANKS

The First National bank. through
its president, DIR. A H. Stockham.
congratulaies and welcomes the con-
solidatiour OF the Colorado State and
the Delta National bank
Mr. Stockham organized the First
National Bank Of Delta some 23 years
ago. For all these long year, the First
National has been ONE OF tho chief eIe-
msnfs In the upbuiidins Of Delta coun-
". Il has helped out in lean years ~
well as In good years during their hong
period Of public service.
Ths Independent n very glad to re-
cord the announcement Of the cousoaf
dAtioa Of our city bankA and also 70
commend tho position taken BY the
president Of the First National Bank.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
DELTA NATIONAL coNsoLlpATEs
WITH THE COLORADO STATE

Elsewhere in this issue Of the indie
pendent will be found the announce
ment of the consolidation Of the Colo
RADIO State Bank and the Delta Nation
al Bank. A very comprehensive state
ment Of the personnel and financial
statement of the consolidation are
given. The new institution which
will be known as the Colorado Banh
and Trust company. Will open Tues
day, September 4.
The Delta National Bank Is one Of
the oldest financial institutions OF the
county, and some of its directors were
pioneers.
The Colorado State was established
IA years ago and has been an impor-
tant factor in the development of the
city and county.
Under the new arrangement, the
Colorado Bank and Trust company,
coupled with the First National Bank,
Delta will have the strongest banking
facilities of any city Of its size in the
state.
The new officers have not been an
nounced, but it is understood that
practically all the former ones win
retain positions with the bank.
The Delta independent., 1923-08-31
cHILpREN'S WEEK THIS YEAR
FALLS OCTOBER 1871

Children's week, October 1921 is
the subject of carefully laid plans all
over the nation on the part Of the
churches; clubs; Parent Teacher asso-
Citations; motion picture houses. etc.
who are working together to make
this week which will definitely fur
ther the work Of rousing the public
needs OF the children.
A feature OF the week will be
"Home Night" which parents every
where are urged to spend at home
with their children. recalling child
hood memories with stories, songs
and games. and cementing the inti-
mate companionship Of the home.