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The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
WEEDS IN DELTA, LANDS
IN JAIL ON TWO cOUN1o

Mr.. Thos. F. Harrison and Miss
Cervina McAnally, bith OF Montrose,
were married in Delta last Saturday
evening by Rev. F. w. Pimlott, pastor
of the Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ensign were wit
nesses to the ceremony. The groom is
a brother of Mrs. Ensign. Both of
the contracting parties are among the
popular younger set Of Montrose.
The trouble over the marriage start
ed, it is said, when the father of the
girl. upon being notified by the newly
weds of their marriage Sunday, swore
out kidnapping complaint against
Mr. Harrison. He was released on
bond On Monday another complaint
was lodged against Harrison charg-
ing him with perjury.
AS the marriage took place in Delta
county, Sheriff Davis went to Mont
rose Tuesday evening and brought
young Harrison to Delta. Wednesday
he was arraigned here in district
court gave bond and returned to
Montrose.
In an interview with an Independ-
ent reporter Tuesday evening Harri-
son stated he was ready and willing
to fulfill his obligations in the sup
port of his wife.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
DENVER AND RIO
GRANDE ONLY RAILROAD
MENTIONED IN BIBLE

According to Dave Thomas. who
was here last week with the dairy
experts. the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad the only railroad in the world
which holds the unique distinction of
being prominently mentioned in the
Bible.
Upon looking up the passage In
scripture. which Mr.. Thomas quoted,
in the first book of Moses:
And God made the beast OF
the earth after his kind, and
cattle after their kind, and
EVERYTHING that CREEPETH
upon the earth after his kind"
During the past twenty-five years
we have heard Of many jokes pulled
off on the Rio Grande. but this one
we believe to be about the best one
yet.
Every week day when the train from
the east is late we invariably charge
up the cause to the Denver Post, for
every Monday afternoon the old train
pulls in right on time. The Post on
that day comes in via Grand Junction
on the noon train, which usually is
late every Monday.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
CONTINUES IN POPULARITY

The third week of the Daily Vaca-
tion Bible School drew to close this
week with undiminished interest and
continued good attendance. The prim-
ary department has averaged around
so; the juniors about so. and the in
termediates 20. The children and
teachers as well are carrying on with
hearty enthusiasm and unflagging
zeal. The Chautauqua will in no way
interfere with the work of the Bible
School though the Chautauqua work
er Miss Churchill. is cooperating
with the school in various phases Of
the work.
OF special interest to the older girls
is the news that Miss Churchill is
giving instruction each afternoon fol-
lowing the afternoon program in the
arts of basketry and flower making.
All of the girls old enough to be
interested are invited and will be well
coined. The work is interesting and
instructive and is we'll worth the time
of any who care to attend.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
MRS. PAEBE PAGE DIES AT
AGE OF FOUR SCORE YEARS

On July 70. 1923. occurred the death
OF Mrs. Phebe Page, for many years
resident of Delta. death coming aft
er very short illness.
Mrs. Page, whose maiden name was
Phebe Philbrick. was born in Della
ware County. Ohio. and while quite
young moved with her parents to H.
inois. In her early years she was
married to Charles NJ Page and the
family came to Delta county and made
their home to this time, though the
husband and father passed away a
number OF years ago.
Mrs. Page was a Bible reader and
believer in Christ. but had not unit
ed with any church. She passed from
life at the age of so years, Q months
and Is days.
Surviving relatives are three sons. o.
O. Page Of Crawford: Grant Page Of
Delta and E. B. Page of Silverton.
Oregon; and two daughters. Mrs. J.
c. Redmond and Mrs. ]. D. Cross.
Also a brother. o. Philbrick Of Ord.
Nebraska, one sister. Polly Weeks of
Harlan, Iowa, and three half-sisters
living in Ohio.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon at the Delta Mortuary
and the remains were laid to rest in
the Hotchkiss cemetery beside the
husband. Rev. B. F. Stallings OF the
Christian church had charge.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
COURT QUIET THIS WEEK
ONE JURY CASE ON

! C. J. Moynihan representing the
defendants and r. NJ. Sherman ap-
pearing for the people. appeared be-
fore Judge Logan in the Delta Court
Monday and argued the motion for a
new trial OF the Gunnison county
commissioners. who were recently
convicted of malfeasance OF office.
No decision was rendered and the
hearing was continued till next Mon
day. when II will be taken up at Gun
nison when the District Court con-
venes.
The case OF w. L. Stanley vs. How
ard N. Lathrop in an accounting case
was brought to trial in the District
Court before Judge Black Wednesday
and continued through yesterday.
Stanley Ia represented by Fairlamb
and Hotchkiss and Iathrop by John
l.. Stivers of MontroSe.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
OFFICIALS HERE TO LOCATE
ROAD CEDAREDGE TO MESA

Officials were here yesterday from
the Bureau of Public Roads and also
from the State Highway Department.
L. A Hamilton arrived Wednesday
evening kdd spent several days going
over thep roposed route as recently
surveyed by the engineers OF the gov.
ernment. George Helsoe and party
having been in charge of the survey.
According to Mr.. Hamilton the sum
of $4,000 is available for expenditure
from Cedaredge upon the route de-
cided upon.
Mr.. Cowden Of Denver. and VIM.
Weiser. both officials of the State
Highway Commission arrived late yes
terday afternoon and will make an
inspection trip over the proposed line.
While it cannot be stated officially
it is believed the money will be spent
on the present road from Cedaredge
to Grand Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
BAND BOYS TAKE EXAMS
DIVIDED INTO CLASSES

The boys OF Blackburn's Band took
examinations this week and have been
divided into two classes. Glass "a
and Class "B''.
The following schedule OF marking
will be followed: Conduct on the Job
and in the hall. 30 per cent; attend
ance 10 per cent: appearance 10 per
cent: examination 80 per cent.
Class "B" students who are pro-
ficdent will be promoted TO Glass "A"
at the end OF the six weeks term
when they can pass the examination.
In the meantime II they feel that they
can pass the examination they can
take II at any time.
Some OF the boys who are now
held in Class "B" are capable OF at
tanning Class "a" standard. They arc
being retained because they have not
apphed themselves as they should.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
coWeER SHOOTS SELF IN FOOT;
KEEPS FACT FROM PARENTS

Don Cowger, the eleven-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cowger
of Escalante, had the misfortune Sun
day to shoot himself through the left
foot with 22-caliber rifle.
The boy was out hunting in COM
pany with some neighbor boys and
accidentally discharged the rifle, tho
bullet penetrating his foot. The acci-
dent, it is said, occurred Sunday, but
the youugster kept the fact from his
parents until Tuesday. His wound
became so painful that he was COM
PEELED to inform his parents what had
happened.
He was rushed to Delta, arriving
here early Wednesday morning, and
given medical attention. 1t is be.
lieved, even with delayed attention, he
will soon be on the road to recovery.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
MRS. ROY KELLER DIES WHILE
RETURNING FROM OUTING

While returning from a three days
outing trip to Grand Mesa, Sunday
evening. Mrs. Roy Keller, who with
her family lived near Olathe. was
seized by an attack OF heart failure
and fell forward. Passersby took her
into car and rushed her to the hos
pital at Cedaredge. but she expired
before they arrived.
The lady was born in Virginia and
was 43 years OF age. The family
have made their home near Olathe for
several years She Is survived by her
husband and seven children.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon from the Olathe Church
of God. and interment was in the
Olathe cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
FLOYD LIScHkE CLAIMS
JUNCTION GIRL FOR BRIDE

On July Bird at Rifle. occurred the
marriage OF Floyd II. Lschke Of De-
beque. to Miss Reba Thomas OF Grand
Junction. Rev J. II. Cramps perform
ing the ceremony. The bride Ia a
step-sister OF Miss Fern Smith OF this
city and during the past year was en-
gagged in the grade schools at De.
beoue. where the acquaintance was
formed. She is a young lady OF sterl.
ing worth.
Mr.. Lischke Is a native son of Colo.
RADIO. Born at Ridgway. Colorado.
and q son Of A. n. Lischke OF Cedar.
edge. at which place he grew 10 man.
hood. He entered the service OF his
country at San Francisco during the
late war. serving throughout the per.
iod OF the war and being released
July 1. 1919. At that time he had been
promoted To the official position of
ensign II the Pay Corps.
On his return he was employed ms
bookkeeper at the Colorado State
Bank. and then served as bookkeeper
for the Holly Sugar Corporation OF
this city. which latter position he held
until year ago when he was
elected cashier OF the Bank Of De
beque, where he is still engaged.
Many local friends will unite in ex'
tending heartiest good wishes to the
, couple in their voyage through life.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
FARMER-LABoR WINS
sENAToRSHIP BY MAJORITY

St. Paul. Mimi. July 17-Minneso-
ta's representation in the United
States senate has been turned over to
the Farmer-Labor party as the result
of another political transition which
the state went through in the special
senatorial election Monday. when
Magnus Johnson Of Kimbell, Mimi, a
real dirt" farmer, gained the coveted
post vacated by the death Of Senator
Nelson. additional returns from the
special election yesterday swelling
his plurality.
In $500 of the states $500 pre-
cincts Johnson this morning had a
lead OF more than $4,000 over Cover
nor J. A. o. Preus. republican. with
James A. Carley, Democrat, trailing
as a poor third in the race.
The total plurality of johnson will
likely run to 10000 it is claimed.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
BELOVED CORY RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY WEDNESDAY

Miss Eudora Bullock, for Is years a
resident at Cory. passed away We'd
nesday. July IS. following paralytic
stroke two days previously at the
age of II years. four months and
eight days. She was not we'll Sunday
and her sister. Mrs. F. B. Thomas,
fearing for her we'll being came down
Monday and found that she had been
struck with paralysis. and though she
was able to walk across the floor. she
was rapidly failing and was taken TO
her sisters home. Medical aid
proved unavailing and the lady passed
into the great beyond Wednesday
morning.
Eudora Bullock was born in Groton.
New York. March 10. 1852. but was
not long a resident OF that state, as
with her parents she came to Illinois
in her infancy. Here she lived large
part of the time until Is years ago
when she came to the Western Slope
OF Colorado. when she purchased the
beautiful home opposite the Cory post
office, which has been her home ever
since She took great pride In her
nome anu Hduc IL q Lhihs VI oeauey
and a real acquisition to the COM
munity.
She was a true Christian and a
faithful member OF the Baptist church.
She was possessed OF sweet, delight
full temperament that endeared her to
all with whom she came in contact
and her passing will be sincerely
mourned by the entire community. She
leaves but two sisters. Mrs. F. B.
Thomas OF Cory. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Pot
ter OF Tampico. Illinois.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at Mound schoolhouse. con-
Quoted by Rev. A b. Parry Of the
First Baptist church OF Delta, and the
mortal remains will be laid to rest in
Mound cemetery at Cory.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
LIONS ENDORSE GRAND MESA
ROAD PEPPY MEETING

At the regular weekly dinner Of
the Lions Club Wednesday evening,
Judge Welch fathered a resolution
which vigorously protested against
the changing of the road to Grand
Mesa, upon which the government
had recently signified a willingness to
appropriate some $4,000. The reso-
luton follows:
Whereas it has come to the knowl-
edge OF the Lions Club Of Delta. Colo
RADIO, that considerable sum of
money is to be expended on the pub
lie road from Cedaredge North to the
top of Grand Mesa, and that more
than one route is being investigated;
at is therefore resolved by this
club that we unanimously recommend
the improvement Of the present Kai-
ser Creek Road from Cedaredge to the
Alexander Group Of Lakes known as
the State Highway No. IS to connect
with the highway that is at present
being constructed from Mesa to the
Mesa Lakes and thence over the top
to the Alexander Lakes;
And we offer as reasons. the fact
that this is much the shortest route
and that nearly all of the travellers
that would use this improvement are
going to and coming from the Alex
ander Group of Lakes. That these
lakes are the objective of nearly every
one who visits Grand Mesa and these
lakes are visited by thousands of peo-
pie every year. and II the road is
improved the lakes will be visited by
many more thousands OF people who
desire to get to and from tn, lakes by
means of Dad that can be travelled
in wet weather as well as dry and by
means of the shortest route;
BE 1t also resolved that a copy of
these resolutions be furnished and
sent to the U. s. Bureau OF Public
Roads, the State Highway Depart
ment. the Board of County Commits
sioners of Delta County and to the
press"
Several guests were present in
cluding Mortimer Stone, of Fort Col
lins; Adam s. Wagner, Denver;
Harry E. Tandy. OF Hugo; Cliss Ca.
hall. and Miss Hunt: also the Hin.
dus orchestra.
R. B. Tilden was good fellowship
chairman and gave the most enter
tanning vocational talk ever given al
the Lions club by any member
He discussed the painting OF an
automobile. explaining when and how
the paint is applied. and the time
which should elapse before another
color is applied. He explained the
many operations necessary to proper
ly perform such a piece Of work.
The Hindus orchestra furnished the
club with delightful music which was
greatly appreciated The orchestra
is composed Of Messrs. Davis. Hec
kert. Randell and Dunlavy.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
GOOD CROWDS ATTENDING
OPENING DAYS OF cHAUTAUoUA

The 1893 Chautauqua opened We'd
nesday afternoon with the Montrose
quartette and a lecture by Homer C..
Boblitt The evening was devoted to
a short concert by the Montrose quar-
tette and lecture by Jess Pugh. Mr..
Pugh is an expert and kept his audi
ence In a roar throughout, sending
them away with smile for their
neighbors The musical entertain
ments were particularly good.
The attendance has been very good.
It looked as II the sale of seats would
be light, but since the opening of the
season matters are more encouraging
and the committee states that the
full amount will doubtless be raised.
Some changes in the program have
been made and it would be well to
keep the appended program for ref.
erence:
Friday, July 20
Acknowledgement, Irene Stolof.
sky and Supporting Artists. Evening
Concert, Irene Stolofsky and Com.
pany; Lecture, Chester NJ Sanford.
saturday, July 21
AfternoOn-Concert, Marion Male
Quartette. Evening-Concert, Mar.
ion Male Quartette. Wonders of Elec.
tricity and Radio, Glenn Morris.
Sunday, July 22
Afternoon Lecture. Congressman
James W. Collier. Evening-Lecture
Congressman Milton W. Shreve.
Monday, July %
Afternoon-2:0 90 O'Clock: Comedy.
Drama, "The Prince Chap" Evening
Recital: Edna Swanson Yer Haar
Address: Charles F. Horner, Manager
and Owner Redpath-Horner Chautau
qua system. Youna, the Juggler.
Tuesday, July "a
Afternoon: Musical Prelude. Lee
ture: Count NJ. T. Yamamoto. Eve
ming -Comedy-opera: Cousin Mary
Starring Ada Roach. Stanley Deacon
Margaret Owen, Ruth Freeman ant
Fred Carney.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
REBEkAHS MEET AND INSTALL
OFFICERS FOR TERM OF OFFICE

Last Thursday evening was the
night for regular installation OF Off
GERS for Katherine Rebekah Lodge No
IS. and there was a good attendance
Mrs. Nettie Dewar. District Deputy.
was the installing officer. while Miss
Alice Wright was marshal
The following were installed into
their respective offices. while Treasur-
er and Recording and Corresponding
Secretaries are not elected until De
cember:
Mrs. Mona Beckley, P. N. G.
Mrs. Jessie Wright, N. G.
Mrs, Helen Remley, v. G.
Mrs. Vida Bouldin, R. S. N. G.
Mrs. Anna Hull, L. s. N. G.
Mrs. Julia Kyffin. r. S. v. G.
Mrs. Priscilla Blackburn, L. s. v. G..
Mrs. Ella Van volkenburgh, Chap
lain.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer. Conductor.
Mrs. Sarah Kirby, Warden.
Mrs. Olive Stearns, I. G.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, o. G.
Mrs. Isis Charlesworth, Musician.
Following the lodge session excel
lent refreshments were served by the
committee. The next meeting will
be Thursday. July 26th.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Two New Rotarians.

Two New Rotarians.
Harry Bell and Robt. Daniels were
taken into the Rotary Club at the
Wednesday noon meeting. Guests
were Mortimer Stone of Fort Collins;
T. c. Blackburn of Delta, and George
Bruce, Jr.. of Montrose. Thurman
Blackburn was there with his Boy
Band and entertained the Club with
several selections, and Mortimer
Stone gave a most interesting talk
along the lines of the Rotary motto,
Service above self
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Argue Motion Before Judge Logan.

Judge Logan came up from Grand
Junction Monday and heard the mo-
tion for a new trial Of the Gunnison
count commissioners, who were re-
Gently convicted upon grand jury in
dictments. for malfeasance in office.
The case was taken under advisement
until Monday at which time district
court convenes at Gunnison. w. H.
Whalen, eN-county commissioner, DR..
Geo. Sullivan and Ted Knowles, pres
ent commissioner, parties to the suit,
were present at the hearing upon the
motion.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Beautiful Edition.

The Cedaredge High School has
Just issued handsome annual which
has been designated "The Columbine." !"
II is printed on calendered book paper
and replete with cartoons. photo
graphs and various feature articles of
interest to Cedaredge students. The
CARTOONS are the work OF ]. Francis
Peck. High School principal. The
book Is covered with an attractive
brown cover stock. tied with colored
cord and printed in aluminium ink.
II is a very commendable edition for
any high school
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Attempted Robbery.

Attempted Robbery.
Shortly after ten o'clock Wednes-
day night, Marshal ]. T. Beatty was
attracted to the rear Of the Strong
Mercantile store by the noise Of shat
tering glass. and on investigation
found that the offenders had fled.
The glass in the rear door Of the
store room had been broken out by un-
known parties. but no further damage
has been disclosed. Whether the act
was the work OF youthful would-be
robbers. or whether older heads who
expected to have the work planned
for a later hour hastened by this
preliminary work, is not known.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Fell from Construction Work.

While engaged on the steel truss
work in the extra floor space being
added to the Holly Sugar corporation
plant, yesterday afternoon, Ernest Nc
Quiston lost his balance and fell to
the first floor. about As feet. After
about 25 feet he struck a timber and
partly slid the remainder of the way.
A physician states that no bones are
broken and it is believed he is not
seriously injured. He was taken to
his home to recuperate.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
NO CHURCH SERVICES TO
BE HELD SUNDAY EVENING

In order not to interfere with the
Chautauqua programs for the day.
there will be no services in the va.
rious churches Sunday evening. On
Sunday morning. the regular Sunday
School and church services will be
held at 9:45 and II O'Clock respec-
lively
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Or. stoekham Taken III.

About about 700 O'Clock Wednes-
day morning DR.. A. H. Stockham be-
came dizzy and sank into a chair suf-
'fering from indigestion or some other
ailment which has not been definitely
diagnosed by attending physicians. A
rumor was spread about the city that
he had suffered a stroke Of apoplexy
or paralysis but at this time at least.
the condition is not so grave as that.
Reports yesterday indicated consider
able improvement.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Dies Following Operation.

Dies Following Operation.
John Shaffer, who with his family
lived on California Mesa about eight
miles from Delta, passed away at the
Delta hospital Wednesday afternoon
at about 800 O'Clock. following a sur
gical operation. The funeral will be
held this morning from the Remley
Mortuary. The deceased is survived
by four children.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Drapers to Texas.

N W. Draper, wife and son Joe,
accompanied by Mrs. Draper's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Robinson OF
Dalhart, Texas, left on Thursday aft
ernoon's train via Grand Junction.
bound for the home Of the Robinson's
at Dalhart. They will spend several
weeks there for the benefit of Joe's
health which has been poor Of late
following an attack Of flu. 1t is hoped
that the change to lower altitude will
greatly benefit the lad.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20

Mrs. Thomas Sierra and daughter
Helen. of Somerset. motored to Gun.
nison to spend the week there Sun
day. They expect to visit Mrs. F.. q
Hirdman who plans to spend the sum-
mer in Gunnison.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20

Visiting at cedaredoe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio Franklin ar
rived Wednesday afternoon. driving
by auto and will spend a month visit
ing the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Franklin of Cedaredge, and friends
in the county.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
eerry-strliey Nuptials.

Berry-StrIiey Nuptials-
Everett wayman Berry. Oiathe. and
Miss Olive Grace Str.ley. Delta, were
united in the holy bonds OF matri-
mony Saturday. July II at the Pres
byterian manse. Rev. r. E. Sherman
being the officiating pastor. They
were accompanied by the brides sis
ter and husband. Mr. and Mrs H. F.
Barlow.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Judge oabbert 10 Dead.

Denver. July IS. - Judge william
Henry Gabbert. former chief Justice
Of the Colorado supreme court and
widely known in legal circles. died
here today after n short illness. He
was a years old.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20

Eye Injured.
w. C. Linn and wife were here from
Rogers Mesa Wednesday, the former
seeking the services Of a specialist.
He was grinding sickle on Tuesday
and a piece of steel imbedded itself
in his eyeball The offending parti-
Gle was removed by local surgeon.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Sacred Picture in Films.

From the Manger to the Cross" a
Vitagraph production, will be shown
at the Rialto theatre next Wednesday,
July 25, under direction of the Daily
Vacation Bible School. There will be
seven reels and there will be matt
nee and evening picture. The price
of admission will be, for the matinee,
S and 25c; for evening. 10c and Csc.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Case Was Dismissed.

The case of the People VS.. Mrs. H.
A. easier and Clint Barker, which oc-
cupied the attention of the County
Court the most of last week. was dis
missed Saturday for lack Of sufficient
evidence. The judge ruled the case
out after the State had presented its
evidence and the defense had made a
motion for dismissal
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Married At Montrose.

Married At Montrose.
Miss Sussie Bruner and Otha Bar
ber were married at Montrose. Sun
day. July 8th. by Justice Blanchard.
They are both we'll known and re-
spected here where both have been
occupying positions. They will make
their home here.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20

Sunflower Folks Here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Koontx. OF
Emporia. Kansas, arrived Wednesday
and will spend two or three days Wis
iting their brother. Ed. Dodge. on
California Mesa, and the c. NJ. Wine
bright family at Montrose. Mr..
Koontz is a train dispatcher out of
Emporia.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-20
Going to Land Of sombrero.

Going to Land Of Sombrero.
Russell Bryan is leaving today for
Pachuca, Mexico. where he has Sc
cured position with the United
States Smelling. Refining and Mining
company The family. who recently
moved to Sixth and Howard streets in
Delta from Rogers Mesa, will Join him
late in the fall