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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Wall Street Features.
Copyright. by The San Antonio Light
L. s Rubber.

L. s. Rubber.
The 1922 report of the U.ited
States Rubber company will show
about 30 cents applicable to the com.
mon stock. according to reliable ad
vices in the Street. Distribution on
the common has not been made since
July. 1921. In 1921 United States
Rubber reported deficit Of over
S6.000,O00 after preferred dividends.
The showing to be made for the last
twelve months will prove that the
preferred dividends was. earned. The
Street figures that the publication Of
the "bad news" in the shane of poor
earnings. together with n prospective
advance in tire prices will he followed
by a better feeling regarding l.. s.
Rubber as well as the other rubber
and tire shares.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
RAILWAY ON BOOM.
Motive Power and Rolling Stock Good
in South This Season.

st. Louis. March 2.-Motive power
|sf the railroads in the Southeast and
Southwest is in better shape than last
autumn and ear equipment is more
extensive In this section today because
of the record volume Of &C nerce. The
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Commodity News Notes
livestock.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 2.-There
has been a decided falling off in the
marketing of South Texas cattle caus-
ed by improvement of range condi-
tons which have induced cattle men
to leave their steers to fatten on the
range. Cattle prices are steady.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
E'rnif.
San Francisco. March

San Francisco, March 2.-Calfor-
MA now has passed the frost danger
period for this season and estimates
made indicate that the total crop Of
citrus fruits win aggregate G0.112
carloads OF which oranges and grape
truit represent 4S,T53 cars.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
American Telephone.

The 1922 reports of thr American
Telephone & Telegraph company and
the Bell system will be made public
next week. A remarkable increase
in earnings over those of 1922 will
be shown.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Leather.

Chicago. March 2.-Some tanners
in this section arc going South where
raw materials are cheaper as manu-
facturcrs are insisting on cheap
leather. However. there is a good
business reported in hide feathers and
sole leather is selling well.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Pottery
fOttery.
LIVERPOOL. 0hin. March .

Liverpool. Ohio. March 2--Pottery
manufacturers here are using every
effort to speed M production at pres
ent 10 recover from the setbacks i'm
posed by the recent cnld wave.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02

Chicago, March 2.-Furniture sales
for February in the Middle West was
the best in years, according TO manu-
facturers. Sales were stimulated by
the extraordinary amount of new
building.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Oil.

Tulsa. March e.-Three new gaso-
line plants are TO be built at once
in the Burbank field, it was announc-
ed. They will be put up by the
Gypsy Oil company. the Phillips
Petroleum company and the Sicily
on company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Cautious at New Orleans.

New Orleans, La. March 2.-Therc
is an clement of caution evident in
this section of the South and people
are holding on TO their savings. They
are buying freely but not extravagsnt-
ly. Money is easy with local banks
borrowing little from the Federal Re-
serve Bank.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02

Seattle, March 2.-Thc

Seattle, March 2.-The spread be-
tween production of lumber in mills
in Washington and Oregon and the
amount of new business received, is
gradually being cut down, although
new business is still well above out
put.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Shoes.
New Orleans. March g.-Shos

New Orleans. March c.-Shoe deal
ers throughout the South reported
that sales of high class merchandise
so far this year had not been 50 good
as last season, but that sales of aver
age priced shoes were well above pre-
war figures.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02

SILK.
PHILADELPHIA. Marc

Philadelphia, March 2.-The de-
mand for new fabrics has given a
sharp impetus to silk manufacture in
this district and the mills are work
ing well toward capacity production.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
Expect Wage Advance.

PIttshburg, Pa, March 2.-BuiIding
contractors confidently expect adj
vances of 81 to 50 day in all crafts
and are making their bids accordingly.
Sufficient contracts have been let TO
assure heavy building operations here
this year.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-02
NEW YORK SILVER.

New York. March s.--Fcrsisn saf AZ
yer fec
Mexican dollars 50
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
NO LOWERING OF STANDARD OF STATE INSTITUTION
WILL BE TOLERATED BY PEOPLE OF THIS COMMUNITY

The Delta Civic and Commercial associations will take
active hand the matter of the controversy which has been
started by Governor Sweet Budget Commissioner Cassidy
and State Auditor Stong
There be organized effort upon the part of the
eastern slope do injustice to Western State college at
Gison Charges have been made against President Qugey
which person hereabous would believe and which,
confident cannot be proven.
Hundreds of students from Delta county have been given
the opportunity of higher education at the Gunson school
We need this institutions have the present high stand
ard of the school kept up; is close the high cost of
sending children to the eastern slope for this training
not right
The people of Western Colorado will tolerate the low
erng of the high standard which DR. Qugy has brought
about normal school The eastern slope has dominated
the state the past but the people of Western Colorado
united in this matter The school should be further improved
We should be given consideration with funds
there tendency lessen funds for the Guson school
The civic organizations of this city mobizng
for the purpose of appearing before the Board of Trustees
Gunnison at their meeting We about the
eccaes connected with the recent report thereon The
citizens of Western Colorado do not propose be oodwnked
by board of trustees who apparently have only section
of the state at heart-the eastern slope
If investigation is necessary let's have it! But why
not let the Western Slope have something say about it
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
GOOD PROGRAM AND
CROWD AT LIONS CLUB

There was a good attendance at
the Lions club Wednesday evening.
A number OF guests were introduced
including Mrs F. w Grove: Mrs. ].
f. Chalmers; Misses Viola Kyffin;
Beth Johnson and Alice Burnett: J.
W. Jeffers: Rev. b F. Stallings; w.
d. Hines; Dr. A c Nc Clanahan; r
r Deimer and r l. Sedgley.
Mesdames Grove and Chalmers and
Mr. Jeffers sang and were greatly ap.
preciated. Misses Kyffin and John
son rendered a piano duet and re.
sponded to a hearty encore.
Miss Burnett presented the West.
ern State college matter and asked
cooperation in support OF President
Quigley. A committee to draft reso-
lutions was appointed with the fol
lowing members: E. E. Tandy; F. r.
Stearns, and f. G. Shaffer
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
DELTA MAY BE GIVEN MOTOR TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN
THIS CITY AND GRAND JUNCTION SAYS R. R. OFFICIAL

According to f. A. Wadeigh passenger traffic manager
of Denver and c. Hogue general agent of Grand Junction.
of the Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad who have been
spending several days this week in this section may
given additional passenger and service between Delta
and Grand Junction
Mr.. Wadleigh says the company has Mack motor
capable of carrying 81 passengers operating daily between
Denver and Leon, and Denver and Fort Logan. The
service been closely watched and is quite possible that at
several points the system this equipment may be added
Mr. Wadegh looking into the needs here for bet
ter transportation facilities and while he would commit
himself yet he said it possible that the company would
give this territory tyout motor They fast and
carry every of the modern train the operation
cost is but fraction of the standard train equipment
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
POPULAR McGINNITY ARTIST
AGAIN VISITS DELTf

Save the Surface and you Save
ALL"
]. A. Speer, the McPhee and Nc
Ginnity paint artist, with his wife, is
here again this week demonstrating
the possibilities of this popular prod
uct, together with his artistic ability,
before interested crowds who each
day throng to the window OF the Sea
bourn store. Mr.. and Mrs. Speer have
visited Delta several times and each
time they are greeted by mary friends
who from year to year await their re-
turn.
NH. Speer has made several hundred
landscape paintings varying in size
from 912x12h to 12x24. The smallest
named reail at 35c, while others are
made at 75c and 81 He has Just
completed an order form a Chicago
music concern for seventeen drum
heads.
Following his usual custom. a regis
tration list is made each day OF per
sons who come to the store, and at
500 o'clock a number is drawn, the
lucky party winning one OF the paint
ings. During the past five days OF this
week the following persons drew
Paintings:
Friday, Miss Minnie Easterly.
Saturday, Mrs. ]. d. Van Volken-
burgh.
Monday, Miss Evelyn Freed.
Tuesday, Miss Charlene Hunt
Wednesday, Mrs. Lauretta Travis.
On Friday los registered; Saturday,
2i0; Monday. 1928; Tuesday. 151, and
Wednesday, 1877.
The artist will remain until Satur.
day night.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
ELECT OFFICERS MONDAY

The annual election of officers of
Garnet Chapter No 80, Order of East
ern Star, was held Monday evening.
December 8, when the following were
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
Mrs. Louis Seicrest-Worthy Mat
ron.
D. H. Hensler-Worthy Patron.
Mrs. A. J. Hotchkiss-Associate
Matron.
Mrs. H. E. Tyler-Secretary.
Mrs. F. R Stearns-Treasurer.
Mrs. A C. Observation-Disclosures
Mrs. R. E. Piner-Associate Con-
ductress.
Other offices are appointive.
Installation will be held January 7.
1924. -
On December nth there will be
comforting Of degrees and refresh
ments, and a social hour will follow
the chapter session.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
MIKE JONES JOINED RANKS
OF BENEDICTS SUNDAY

One of the prettiest weddings was
celebrated at Grand Junction when
Miss Penelope Demetrakopula of Salt
Lake became the bride of Mike Jones,
of this city. The services being con-
Quoted by Father Smerneopulos of
Salt Lake at the home of L. Eliopulor
The couple were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. John Peterson of thic city
The bride was charming in white can
ton crepe with seed pearl trimmings.
and carried shower boquet of rose
buds. The groom looked handsome in
his suit of brown. Red and pink car
nations were used as decorations. AZ
ter the service an elaborate banquet
was served. A number of Delta
friends were present.
Following the ceremony the couple
returned to Delta where the groom
had already secured the pretty Crock
EFT bungalow on Palmer street for
their occupancy. They are being
shOwered with the congratulations of
their friends
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
HARDING MEMORIAL FUND
TO START NEXT MONDAY

Robert F. Rockwell has been ap-
pointed by Mr.. Hodges OF Denver
State Chairman OF the Harding Mem
orial fund, to look after this matter
on the Western Slope, and he in turn
has appointed H. E. Perkins chairman
for Delta.
The plan is TO raise fund OF
100000 with which to perpetuate
the memory OF Warren G. Harding
One-half OF this amount is to be used
to erect a mausoleum in honor OF Mr.
Harding's memory, and the other half
is TO be Invested in government bonds
the income from which win be used
to MAINTAIN a chair of diplomacy at
some university.
The campaign will open Monday,
December Q, and continue for one
week. and those who wish to make a
donation or learn more about the
move, should communicate with Mr..
Perkins.
Further information regarding the
details OF the movement may be Sc
cured from Mr.. Rockwell. of Paonia
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07

Song Down Hearted Blues
Carl Q. Hines
Song and chorus" Seven. or Eleven
w. L. Ratekin, Gordon Wisoner,
and chorus
Double Quartette- 'Lindy Lou
w. L. Ratekin, J. A Ratekin,
Carey B. Adams. Gordon Wisoner.
AZ. Erich, R c. Raber. Carl Q.
Hines, John R Charlesworth
Grand Chorus Swing Along
Entire company
Jokes OF local color and upon inter
esting topics will be rendered between
each number
Intermission
PART II
Breezy "Deviled Crabs
Carl Hines and ]. A. Ratekin
Buck and wing dance Richmond
The lad from Lancashire"
Negro farcial sketch
----------------'' THE Black Vamp''
W H. Fluauen. Fred Davis, Theo
Tretcher and Bayard Jessup
Coon Wet Yo' Thumbs
tbuck and wing dancing)
Stepping Morgan
Roaring Negro Farce
de BATTLE OBJ ROLLIN' BONES"
Robert Tilden, Carl Hines, ]. A.
Ratekin, Fred Davis. Glen Lowe,
Rex Richards, Bayard Jessup,
and Max Gets
Scene: Argoune Forest
Locality: In the trenches.
Plot: During the battle.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
". c. 7. U. LADIES ARE
GRATEFUL FOR SERVICE

Members OF the w. c. T. L. wish
through the columns OF your paper to
express their thanks 70 all who so
kindly assisted in making the depart
ment OF Christian Citizenship a sue
cess, to Mrs. Walter Singleton who
graciously opened her home to the
ladies for their first meeting Then
TO the three ministers who so kindly
evening union services.
The first service was by the
Presbyterian minister. whose central
thought was Unity All churches
uEitd az one. This will come to pass.
as 1t was what Jesus prayed for. and
His prayer will be answered
The second service was by the NJ
f. minister whose theme was Light.
Gods mandate to the world was Let
there be Light" Christ was the true
light that lighteneth every man that
cometh into the world"
The last service was by the Christ
ian minister who talked on Practical
Religion, and who sounded the key
note II all christianity when he de-
clared that ut is Christ in YOU the
hope of glory"
1t is this that will bring to the world
Unity Light Peace Harmony.
Heaven.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS HOLD
ELECTION THURSDAY EVE.

The Social Order OF the Beauceant
being the auxiliary OF the knights
Templar Organization. held it's meet
ing for the annual election Of officers
at the Masonic Hall yesterday after
noon. Nearly the entire membership
was present
In the evening X. T. Lodge No. "a
held its annual meeting for the same
purpose Officers in both orders were
elected and installed
At seven O'Clock turkey dinner was
served IN the dining room, about so
being present
Among those from out OF town were !:
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Walt Thomas. Mr.
and Mrs Clay. Mr. and Mrs. o. ].
Stone, Mr.. and Mrs c. T. Rule, Mr.
and Mrs r F Rockwell. and Mr.. and
Mrs Dwight Bennett Of Paonia; Mr..
and Mn. l.. r Brinton. Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Roller. Mr. and Mrs. a n Min
ton. Mr. and Mrs G. w Gwynn, Mr
and Mrs VI. W Bennett, Mr. and Mrs.
G. s. Henderson. Mr.. and Mrs c. T
Meador Mr. and Mrs H H. Adams. Of
Hotchhss. Mr.. and Mrs. +. y. Pack.
ard and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Doughty Of
Eckert: Mfr. and Mrs. Carl NJ Purcell
OF Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Mrs. Sarah Keller Surprised.


Having reached another milestone
in life's Journey. Grandma Keller was
the inspiration for a party given at
the home of Mrs. Chas Keller on
South Palmer, Thursday afternoon.
the guests being the Priscilla class OF
the NJ. E, church. OF which Mrs. Kell.
er is valued member This was an
unusual surprise party as all con
cerned were surprised. 1t has been
the custom OF the Priscillas to re-
member in a special manner such
events as these. and while they were
busy plotting and planning, Mrs. Kell-
er was equally busy with her birth.
day surprise plans, As result
everybody was surprised. the guest OF
honor the most OF all The afternoon
was spent in social conversation and in
response TO roll-call. clever original
jingles were read, many OF which
complimentel the honor guest. In be,
half OF the class as a token OF love
and esteem, Mrs. Hun class president.
presented Mrs. Keller with q beautiful
bar pin, Dainty refreshments served
by the hostess concluded the happy
event.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
FATS BEAT LEANS On
GEOGRAPHY CONTEST

There was 100 per cent attendance
at the Rotary luncheon Wednesday.
After the regular business the meet
ing was turned over to the program
committee, w. r. Johnson and T. II.
Dunbar. Mrs. F. w. Grove was in
troduced, and sang two delightful
solos, accompanied by Mrs. w. G. Hill
man
The club was then divided into
sides the Fats and the Leans, and in
a contest to name the capitals of the
various states of the union the Fats
won out.
Guests were Mr.. Bailey of Denver.
a guest OF /. c. Hall, and Gus Daley, a
ROtarian OF Santa Ana, California.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
WESTERN SLOPE ORDER
BOYS CONFERENCE OPENS

The Delta III Y club will be hosts
TO the Older Boys conference which
opens here today. and will continue
for three days. A large attendance is
expected.
The first day will be taken up
OF visitors; the next will be devoted
10 entertainment, and the last-Sun-
day. to devotional exercises
Tomorrow night a banquet will be
given by the boys
This evening an open meeting will
be held at the Baptist church. and the
public Is cordially invited.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
REPUBLICAN WOMEN WILL FORM LOCAL ORGANIZATION
STATE ORGANIZER WILL BE HERE TO START CHAPTER

There will be meeting here today of the Republican
women of the nearby precincts for the purpose of forming
local chapter of the womans division of the Republican Party
in Delta
Mrs Helen B. Bell from state headquarters is scheduled
arrive here today and will have active charge the local
organization work here and in other of the county
All ladies interested in the cordially invited
to attend the meeting today.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
On Whiskey Charoe.

o. A. Nichols of Cedaredge and Joe
Messano are in the tolls of the court
this week on the same charge-having
in their possession intoxicating liquor.
The former was a case OF self-convict-
ion Upon pleading guilty. the Judge
fixed fine of 500 and costs, amount.
ing to s112.50, and Jail sentence of
30 days. This being the first offense
and the fine being Immediately paid,
the jail sentence was suspended. Mes
sano's case is on trial as we go to
press.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Marriage Licenses.

County Clerk Osborne issued the
following licenses to wed during the
week: Joe F. Gutierrez and Rose
Ganizes both OF Hotchkiss; James
Reuben Riley Of Austin and Lucille
Edna Stewart Of Delta: S. NJ. Wright
Of Montrose and Emley Brown OF Dol
ores; F. D. Helm and Olive NJ. Peter
son, both of Montrose; Alexandra
Mena and Remegia Sandoval both of
Delta; Luther C. Belts and Lula G.
Hooker both of Olathe: James L.
Hampton Of Sage. Colorado, and Ber-
nice ODare of Denver; Mike Jones
and Penelope Demetrakopulon. both Of
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
ELKS' MINSTREL WILL BE
BIG EVENT NEXT WEEK

This is the last word to be said be-
fore the Big Minstrel Show 20 be
given by the Delta Lodge of Elks.
simply incompatible" is all one
can hear when the question is asked
as TO how 1t is coming along.
Gorgeous costuming is being used.
and this feature is furnished by a well
known Salt Lake City costuming
house The stage setting will be a
thing OF great beauty and joy for
ever. The scene for the first part
will be the production OF artistic
combinations and well calculated to
prove both pleasing and attractive.
Funny end men, all OF well known
local talent, with jokes OF local color
and national and state topics, that
win prove mirth provoking and laugh
ter. Through careful planning and by
dint OF hard and constant work. the
b. p. o. E, with its usual zeal and
energy will furnish an entertainment
Of high quality.
The songs and chorus are OF the
latest and most popular Of the day,
and under the splendid leadership of
Miss Wynne Knlian. assisted by her
talented sister. Kate Killian. their
rendition will prove all that the most
fastidiius and critical would require
The orchestra will consist Of nine
pieces in an artistic combination.
The second part is designed to give
added mirth to the evening and will
consist OF humorous negro sketches.
dialogues with buck and wing dane
ing by professional dancers who have
kindly volunteered their services for
this occasiin.
Dates: Dec. 13 and IA.
Place. High School Auditorium.
commencing at 500 p. m. each night
General admission is rs cents. No
reserved seats.
BY reason OF the great expense en-
tailed in this production the Elks an
ticipate the customary liberal patron
age they enjoy in all public occasions
OF this character.
Tickets are on sale at both drug
stores.
The program follows:
Musical Director Miss Wynne Killian
Orchestra Leader Miss Kate Killian
Bones, right end--J, r. Charlesworth
Bones, left end--------Dr. A. f. Erich
lnterlocutor u, Fairbanks
PART
Song and Chorus Louisville Lou"
j. A. Ratekin and entire company
...sH
Virgil M. Rogers
Topical Song Nothing OF the Sort"
Robt Tilden and John r., Charles
worth
Song and Chorus -"Bebe"
w L. Ratelin and Chorus
Religiouslity ---------- -''Exhortation"
John r. Charlesworth and chorus
Song and chorus
at Amt A Coin Ter Rain No Mo-"
DR. A. #. Erich and chorus
Double quartetto ------'Honcy Chile"
w L. RatelSin, j. A. Ratekin.
Carey II. Adams, Gordon wisoner.
A. +, Erich. II. c. Raber, Carl Q.
Hines John II. Charlesworth
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Landed in Tolls.

The City marshal rounded ur six
men who were enjoying a quiet game
of poker Wednesday night, and after
being released on their own recogniz-
ance, four appeared at the city hall
yesterday and paid a fine of $40 and
costs. amounting to S11 each. The.
other two departed for parts unknown
Owing to the fact that they were II 1t
drinking or disorderly, the minimum
fine was imposed.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Laid at Rest.

Laid at Rest.
The remains OF Mrs. Martha Flagg
were brought to Delta from Los An
geles Saturday. accompanied by her
two sons, Alfred and Kendrick, and on
Sunday afternoon funeral services
were held at the Methodist church by
Rev. F. W Pimlott, and interment in
Garnet Mesa cemetery followed Mrs.
Flagg passed away November 81, af-
ter a brief illness OF flu heart.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Look Out For Him.

J. L. Sprung, former deputy sheriff
of this county, has beer appointed
field man for the Delta County Credit
Mems association, taking up his dut.
les this week. If he proves as sue.
cessful in rounding up deliquents as
he was in gathering in law breakers.
II is going to become interesting for
some.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Honor for Cory Bows.

George w. Dyer received tele-
gram yesterday stating that Dudley
and Hoover Dixon, two Cory youths.
had just been awarded first and
fifth prizes on corn at the Internal.
ional Junior Corn Club which is in
progress at Chicago this week
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
GLEE CLUB TO GIVE AN
OPPERETTA DEC. 18th

The Girls Glee Club, under the
instruction of Miss Thomas, will give
an American Indian Operetta, The
Feast Of the Red Corn" at the High
school Auditorium, n December IS.
Practice for the operetta has been
under way for some time, a1d the
chief characters and dancers are now
receiving special training.
The proceeds OF this entertainment
will go toward musical equipment.
which is badly needed in the school.
CHARACTERS
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07

Through the efforts of Sheriff Davis
and Mesa County officials, seven sets
of harness recently stolen from Delta
county farmers, and taken to Grand
junction where they were sold at auc-
tion, were located in Mesa County and
restored to the former owners.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-07
Eva Dusser Visits Sister.

- SSssSf ''S'NS SieNSis
Miss Eva DuEger. a forme- Delta
High student now a resident OF ST.
Joseph. whore she has been taking
nurse-training at the Missouri Ne
thodist church, was an arrival yester.
day for aylsit with her sister Mrs. I.
A. White OF Eckert.