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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18
SOUTH RIVER MAN HAS CAR
REGISTRATION REVOKED

TRENTON, Oct. 1S.-Jacob Okel-
ski, of South River. vas fined $15
and the registration of his car was
revoked by rotor v h C G
Commissioner William l.. Dill for
passing a standing trolley car and
striking Newton Silzer, nephew of
Governor Silzer. Young Silzer is
the son Of Anthony Silzer, of IS
Richardson street, New Brunswick.
The accident occurred October 6.
On July of this year, Okelski was
placed on the motor vehicle depart
ment blacklist for offering Inspec-
tor George w. Thompson a bride of
SO to secure a license. Oke4ski adj
mitted he pinned the o to his
application saying that he had heard
it was the practice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18

dropped his head in his hands.
IT'S no use CHARLIE" His voice
came brokenly. mo use to try and
deceive myself. She is gone for
good"
He turned away to hide. his work.
ing face, then twisted round and be-
gan to talk rapidly. Here at last
was some one to whom he could lay
bare all that was in his mind.
Look at the facts, Charlie. Look
at the facts. It's a month yesterday
since Hope went away-was taken
away, l mean-and in all that time
not a word from her-not a word of
her. Only this horrible silence-like
a thick black curtain meeting me
everywhere I turn.
CONTINUED in Our Next Issue.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18
KEASBEY

o number of prominent local wo-
men will hold a meeting at the fire
house tonight, for the purpose of
forming a Ladies Auxiliary to the
fire company.
Mrs. Front was an out of town
visitor, Tuesday night.
Mrs. Samuel McGraw was an out
of town visitor, Tuesday.
The total registration for the
fourth poll of the second ward is
Gas. This is about ninety more
registrants than last year.
Mrs. Claus Lund was an out of
town visitor, Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18
BEGIN HERE ID

Hope Ranger, daughter of wealthy
parents, disappears, after having
luncheon at the Plaza with her best
friend, Lucia Thorne. Hope prom
lses her mother that she will phone
10 her from her tailor's at 8 o'clock.
Evening comes with no word from
Hope. Mrs. Ranger feels alarmed
and calls Hopes father from a din
ner engagement. At first Mr.. Rang
er has no misgivings but. after 1t
seems impossible to find trace of his
daughter through her many friends,
he too feels alarmed.
Ranger calls Eustice Highly, his
attorney, who is a warm friend of
the family, and asks his assistance
In locating Hope. Highly goes to the
Thorne residence to question Lucia.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
1t seemed for a time, though, that
cshis promised Interrogation of Lucia
you'd have to be deferred; for on
= eaching the house, he rang repeat
edly without arousing any response,
and when a sleepy servant finally
appeared to answer the bell, it re-
CURED all his powers of persuasion
to gain admittance.
1aS WAtCll mis- IN lO Cdilc dOWI
and he had explained the nature of
his errand, she readily grasped the
situation, and as soon as Lucia could
make a hasty toilet, sent her into
The room alone.
The girl, he had to confess, SEEM
ed appalled, at the news her mother
had brought her and genuinely
alarmed for Hopes safety.
Hope had been in fine spirits at
luncheon, she said. and they had
talked of a dozen things-Lucia's
recent trip abroad. clothes, mutual
ac%quaintances, both men and girls,
their plans for the summer. She
had leased Hope about two or three
men, but Hope had merely shrugged
her shoulders and laughed. I'D be
lonesome, Lucia" she a said, "if
some one wasn't anxious to pet ne;
but marriage! / haven't seen the
man I'd marry yet. not for a farm"
When they parted, 1t was with an
arrangement to see each other the
next afternoon, and Hope had given
not the slightest suggestion of any
thing unusual on hand. She had
said something about going to the
t~ailor's, and possibly doing a bit of
shopping before she went home;
that was all.
This left Highly no to APP
peal to the police; and here he prov
ed. himself, on one score at least, a
true prophet. The five thousand
dollars reward offered furnished all
the incentive required to set the
department going at full steam.
Within IL hours the movements of
Hope Ranger were known to a GER
tainty from the time she left her
4ather's door at rs minutes after IL
until a quarter past three that after
T ing home, she had walked
the east side of the Avenue.
5 minutes to one o'clock, she
stopped at a florists and bought
&ardenia. Then she had crossed
at Fifty-ninth Street and met her
friends at the Plaza, had gone with
Lucia Thorne into the dining-room,
remained there an hour, and left the
Thornes al 10 minutes past two. At
half after two, she had bought a veil
in a millinery and dressmaking es-
tablishment on Fifty-seventh Street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18

Perth Amboy.
William ]. O'Brien is enjoying a
stay at Florida for several months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18

n gardenia. Then she had crossed
at F~ifty-ninth Street and met her
friends at the Plaza, had gon with
Lucia. Thorne into the dining-room,
remained there an hour, and left the
Thornes at 10 minutes past two. At
half after two, she had bought a veil
in a millinery and dressmaking es-
Establishment on Fifty-seventh Street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-18
The Pride ola
WeU- Dressed Womam

livery we'll dressed woman takes
IL great pride in the dainty, fresh
appearance of he rpersonalw wash garments.
1t is often difficult to get good results
with ordinary starch that forms a sticky
jelly when it cools. For this pasty starch
clots and smears when you try to iron
clothes.
All this is now overcome with Limit,
the remarkable new starch discovery.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
AUSTIN HAS ORGANIZED
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The men who believe in doings for
Austin and their immediate commun-
ity have just completed an organiza-
ton known as the Austin Chamber
of Commerce" E. Stabler, banker, is
president; Russell Weaver, lumber
dealer, vice president; Ward B. Keef-
er, agent for the Rio Grande, secre-
tary-treasurer.
Being SO conveniently located as
Austin, there is no question but what
the men at the head of the Chamber
of Commerce will accomplish many
things for that thriving town and
immediate community. Right at their
door, almost, they have what is said
to be one of the best mineral springs
in the world.
The Black Canon oil prospect, which
outfit discovered very superior grade
of carbonate gas; Canon Smith and
others during the past few years have
located and had sampled deposits of
high grade paint material. All of
these resources belong exclusively to
Austin and what is needed up that
way is good organization which can
put these deposits of mineral, etc. be-
fore the public which will result in at
tracing capital to develop the Austin
section OF Delta county.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
HAVE YOU SEEN, OR HEARD
OF, "BETTY'S LAST Betty"

1t is not recorded just how many
"bets" this particular Betty" actual
ly made, but this one bet was a win
ner and has been winner with the
public wherever it has been given.
"Betty's Last Bet" will be produced
at the Armory in Delta on the night
of Friday, March 23rd, by cast COM
posed of the members of Company
d. 18th Infantry, of Montrose, as
sisted by half dozen of the prettiest
and most attractive young ladies of
that community.
This is a military play and the pro-
ceeds of the entertainment are to be
used to equip and install the big
radio set now on hand at the Delta
Armory. which will offer a medium
Of further entertainment to the peo-
pie of Delta.
Don't overlook the date! Popular
prices will prevail. Tickets will be
on sale at Dunbar's Drug store, fol
reserved seats, and all persons hold
ing tickets, will be admitted free tc
dance after the show given IN
honor of the caste. See future an
nouncements. Doyle's orchestra will
furnish the music.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
NO OFFICIAL NOTICE OF
ADDITIONAL BEET PAYMENT

While the announcement has been
generally made through Western
Slope relative to the additional pay
ment of s1.00 per ton to beet growers,
there has been no official notice re-
ceived at the Delta office OF the Holly
Sugar Corporation. However, it is a
well known fact that the payment will
be made within the next 80 days.
The returns from the 1922 crop Of
finished product has been sufficient
at this date to warrant the additional
payment and official notice will likely
be forthcoming.
Upon the basis Of additional s1.0O
per ton the company will disburse ap-
proximately $4,000 to growers on the
Western Slope.
Nearly 5000 acres OF beets have
been contracted for 1923 according to
official notice given out by Manager
Draper yesterday afternoon. The
company desires at least 5000 more
in order to make a good compaign.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
MRS. RAY T. SEcHRIST
DIES AT COLORADO SPRINGS

Mrs. Margaret Sechrist, beloved
wife Of Ray Sechrist, formerly of this
city, passed away at a hospital at
Colorado Springs, Friday, March I'd,
after a two months illness from a
complication of ailments.
Mrs. Sechrist was taken i'll at the
family home at Alamosa, and only
went to Colorado Springs, the hole
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Pierce, about two weeks before her
death.
She is survived by her husband and
two children, daughter 13. and son
II, also her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierce.
Funeral services were held at Colo
RADIO Springs Tuesday. and the re-
mains laid to rest in Colorado Springs.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
EckERT COMPLAINS ABOUT
TREATMENT AT DEITA'S HANDS

In looking for true sport we fail
ed to find any in Delta. They were
not afraid to play the Eckert team
but their bump of discretion was
largely developed. The Lord hates a
coward When the Eckert team play
ed Delta in February they went with
out word yet realizing they would
play at as great a disadvantage on
Delta's large court as the Delta team
would play on Eckert's small court.
But when Delta refused to play on
the ,Eckert court or even neutral
court they showed their true sports
manship.
We find they were the only team on
the Western or Eastern Slope to re-
fuse a return game.
Give the small school square deal.
that is all they ask. When one Of
the counsel stated that Eckert would
not be a drawing card there could be
but one answer, he was looking at It
from commercial standpoint. Com
mercially It does not always pay to
keep ones word or pay ones bills but
is that all some people can see in life?
Does It not pay to be true sport.
take your licking whom It comes and
try to live mp to the Golden Rule.
In the long run Il pays. you feel
better and I know the other fellow
does.
Mrs. Chas. Il Fouss.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
INCOME REPORTS MUST BE
FILED BEFORE MARCH 18TH

To avoid penalty, income tax re-
turns must be filed with the collector
of internal revenue for the district in
which the taxpayer lives or hae prin-
cipal place of business on or before
midnight of March Is. 1928
Where additional time is required
because of illness or absence of the
taxpayer from home. the collector
may grant, upon application before
the return is due. March Is. an extern
sion of not to exceed 80 days. If an
accurate return can not be made
within the 80 days extension period,
a request for further extension must
be made to the Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue, Washington. D. C.
Collectors have not authority to grant
an extension exceeding 80 days.
Failure to make return on time
subjects the delinquent to a penalty
of $1,000 and an additional penalty OF
25 per cent of the amount of tax due
If the failure is willfull, however, or
an attempt is made to evade the tax
by filing a false return. the offender
is liable to Imprisonment and to a
fine of not more than $4,000 and
costs, in addition to penalty Of so
per cent of the amount OF tax evaded
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
CONGRESSMAN TAYLOR WIRES
REGARDING RELIEF FOR US

W. P. Dale, president of the water.
board. on Wednesday received the
following telegram from Crongress
man Taylor. relative to the Gunnisor
Tunnel project which is self explana
tory:
Hon. W. P. Dale-Have just
finished extensive conference
with both Secretary Work and
Assistant Secretary Finney joint
ly going over the instructions and
regulations for obtaining relief
under the Reclamation Exten-
sion Act. We have come to an
agreement and the Secretary has
approved them and they will be
issued in a day or two. They
are not quite what you and I
would like to have but they are
as simple and fair as we can ex-
pect under the provisions OF the
law I think 1t would be very
beneficial for you to personally
actively cooperate with the Pro
ject Manager there in helping
each water user to fiji out his
application and see that the re-
Quirements are complied with in
order to avoid delay and disap-
pointmsnt.-Edward +. Taylor.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
DITCH COMPANIES OF cRAw-
FORD IN LEGAL TANGLE

The district court is in session.
Judge Straud NJ. Logan presiding. a
civil case entitled The Grand View
Irrigation Company. Corporation.
Plaintiff. VS.. The Crawford Clipper
Ditch Company and The Crawford
Milling & Power Company. both cor
porations. Defendants. The case open
ed Tuesday afternoon. Millard Fair
lamb is representing the plaintiff
company and Stewart & Stone the de-
PENDANTS.
The plaintiff company has filed
suit for temporary writ Of injunction
basing their claim on the grounds
that by reason OF appropriations by
the defendants they are deprived OF
sufficient water for domestic pur-
poses. for raising of crops and hay.
and for watering stock which is u.s.
ually brought in to feed hay.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
HAD OLD FASHIONED SPELLING
MATCH AT ROTARY CLUB

Vice President Herbert Chase pre-
sided over Rotary deliberations at its
luncheon Wednesday afternoon in the
absence Of President Fairbanks. Roll
call showed three absent. A wire was
read from district governor stating
that Delta had won third place in at
tendance record for February and urg-
ed the members to raise the attend
ance for March. The meeting was
then turned over to the program COM
mittee consisting Of W. Scott Cleland
and Oliver B. Cook. They had Rem
ington and Foster choose up sides for
an old fashioned spelling match, the
losers to take the winners to the pic
ture show next Tuesday. Mr.. Reming-
toms side won.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
SOLD HooTcH TO SHERIFF
AND GOT CAUGHT IN MESHES

John Coolsalt, who it appears has
been operating a still in the Peach
Valley district, was taken into the
tolls of the law on his own conviction
Saturday.
Sheriff Davis went to the Coolsalt
home and asked if there was any
chance to get drink. 1t is stated
that the host" at once produced
gallon for which he asked stipend
of $12 per gallon. Mr.. Davis said a
quart would be enough to satisfy that
craving and when he received the
precious (?) package he took Cool
salt and told him he would better
make a clean breast Of it.
Monday morning he was given a
preliminary hearing before Judge
Goddard after which fine of $3.50
and a ninety-day Jail sentence were
imposed.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
DALE is HOME FROM WASHING
TON; BRINGS ENCOURAGEMENT

w. P. Dale, president of the Un-
compahgre Valley Water Users as
sociation, returned from Washington
last Friday morning. where he had
been for the past several weeks on
business in connection with reclama-
ton projects for the west.
Mr.. Dale says there is much oppo-
sition to almost any kind of propo-
sition which is brought up in Wash
ington, when it comes to securing re-
lief for the many projects. There are
so many different to almost every in
dividual project that there Immediate
ly arises strong following for or
against almost any proposition. How
ever, he strongly believes that by
every project organizing into one as
sociation there can be considerable
good accomplished, il the combined
organization will settle upon some
one thing and push it through.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
ODD FELLOWS COMMITTEE
MET HERE WEDNESDAY

The annual meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Western Slope
/. o. o. F. association met Wednes-
day March 7th, at Delta, to formu-
late plans for the big celebration
which is to be held at Hotchkiss
June 9th of this year.
The Western Slope Association is
composed of the following I. o. o. F.
and Rebekah lodges: Ridgway. Mont
rose, Olathe, Cedaredge, Eckert,
Hotchkiss, Paonia and Crawford.
The executive committee has a
splendid program outlined for the
coming event and much interest was
shown for its support.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
GERHARDT DUO GAVE GOOD
PROGRAM HERE THURSDAY

The auditorium was we'll filled last
Thursday evening for the fifth num-
Der of the lyceum course in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gerhardt enter
tanned their audience for two hours
with a varied program of songs. IN
strumental music and impersonations.
This is described by many as one
OF the very best programs OF the ly-
ceum course.
The next number will be Miss Guila
Adams. impersonator and reader. on
March 9th.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
MASS MEETING OF POTATO
GROWERS TOMORROW

Plans for the organization OF a local
potato marketing association at Delta
to become a unit Of the statewide po-
tato exchange for the marketing Of
Colorado potatoes will be discussed
at the mass meeting Of potato grow
ers called for March 10. at the Conf
munity Rooms Delta at Q p. m. At
this time, details of the plan Of organ
ixation for both local and State or
ganizations will be presented togeth-
er with the association agreement
and marketing contract.
The necessary preliminary work for
the formation Of State exchange
has already been completed in the
Montrose, Olathe. Fruita, Rifle and
SanLuis Valley sections. Community
meetings are now being held in the
Montrose and Olathe districts for the
purpose Of reaching as many potato
growers individually rs possible.
Dates for community meetings in the
Delta district will be selected at the
meeting on Saturday. Meetings for
the purpose Of explaining in detail
to potato growers the various fea-
lures OF the marketing agreements
have been called in the Rifle dis
trict for March 14th and in the Car
bondale section on March 18th. Plans
have been laid for completing the
work in San Luis Valley during the
last week OF the month. The work
from there will be carried into the
, Greeley producing sections.
The form of associations agree.ient
and marketing contract Is that used
by potato growers in the state Of
Maine and has been approved by re-
preventative potato growers in Colo
RADIO for use in the formation Of both
local and state associations. Potato
growers in the various sections OF the
state are getting behind the move
ment and Il IL hoped that the growers
In this section Will turn out to the
meeting and hear the discussion.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
ANNUAL SPREE WILL BE
HELD IN DELTA MARCH 22
Anuual spree-March 22nd.

Annual Spree-March 22nd.
This will be refreshing news to all
the farmers Of Delta and vicinity.
They fully realize. at least those who
attended in past years, just what
the Delta Spree is like. Everything
is free for the countryside on that
day. Free dinner, free minstrel show
now in course of perfection-and
free entertainment for a mighty big
half day.
While the program has not been
announced, yet we are convinced
from what we know about 1t to date
that the farmers are going to be
given a real treat this year. Already
a half dozen or more committees are
at work under the able direction of
President Robinson of the Delta
Chamber of Commerce.
In the past the day has been devot-
ed to talks on various subjects, but
this year there is but one speaker, on
the program. He will be A. H. Lich-
ty, who has appeared here on an
other occasion. Mr.. Lichty deals ex-
clusively with human welfare prob.
lens and his address is well worth
anybody's time and close attention.
It's different. It deals with the fun
damental problem of every house
hold.
Then there is to be big fun show
after the big free feed. The Delta
Spree this year will help everyone.
Full details will be announced next
week Remember. Thursday, March
% Ia the day. at the Delta Armory.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
WEIGH AGAIN HoNoRED BY
APPOINTMENT FROM HIS UNCLE

Judge Milton R. Welch, who has
been United States Commissioner for
this district for the past % years has
again been honored by appointment
for another four years by Uncle Sam.
The Judge received his first ap-
pointment in 1895 and when his pre-
sent commission expires four years
hence he will have represented the
government in that official capacity
for a period of 80 years.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
EvansLono NuptIals.

EvansIono NuptIals.
At the home OF the brides mother,
Mr.. VIM. e. Morrow on Redlands
Mesa on Wednesday. March Z, occur
red the marriage of Charles II. Evans
and Mrs. Carrie Long. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. A. Hunsick-
er, Of Eckert, in the presence of rela-
tives and near friends. Mr.. Evans
has for twelve years made his home
on the Redlands Mesa and is we'll and
favorably known. His bride and her
family made their home in Delta for
several months and have won the
respect Of all whom they met. They
viii make their homo on Redlands
Mesa ON the groom's ranch.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
Radio at Colonial.

Radio at Colonial.
The Delta Hardware company is in
stalling a radio set at the Colonial
Theatre and on next Monday evening
will tune In on concerts and various
forms Of entertainment which are be-
ing broadcasted over the country.
Mr.. Reynolds will also run film CIV
ing some OF the side lights on making
OF radio. There will also be a big
Fitzmaurice production, "The Three
and comedy.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
Home from Trip.

Home from Trip.
W. W. Warner returned Wednesday
from Alamosa, Colorado Springs and
the eastern markets where he has
spent several weeks. He went east on
business mission and was detained
on the return trip ~ the death of his
sister-in-law. MS. Ray T. Sechrist.
Mrs. Warner iS .xpected home tomor-
row with her little nephew. whose
mother, a sister of Mrs. Sechrist. pass
ed away about two years ago. The lit
tie boy will make his home with the
Warmers
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
JUNCTION LIONS CONSIDERING
ORGANIZING FISH & GAME CLUB

The Grand Junction people will
have a Fish and Game Club If the
plans of the Lions Club of that city
materialize. At meeting held here
a few weeks ago several members of
the Grand Junction Lions were pres
ent and became very much interested
in the work which had been accom-
plished by the Delta organization.
The present plan is an outgrowth OF
that meeting.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
Emery Visits Delta Friends.

Carl Emery, former Hotchkiss boy,
visited friends in Delta, Hotchkiss
and Telluride several days during the
past two weeks. Carl had been at
tending the University Of Illinois at
Champaign but due to i'll health
caused by being gassed in the war, he
was advised to leave college for the
balance OF the semester. After a
pleasant visit with old time friends.
he returned to his home in Iowa Tues
day.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
Did You Get Your Big Number9

Did You Get Your Big Number?
We are still holding copies OF the
big Review and Anniversary edition
for parties who reserved them. In
the meantime. hundreds are asking
for extra copies and believing that we
are oversold we have refused. II we
do not hear from those who have re-
served copies by Monday. March IL,
we shall dispose of these to others.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
rwelxe Car. Cattle Shipped.

Twelve Cars Cattle Shipped.
Twelve cars of cattle were loaded
out of Delta yesterday by the Holly
Sugar Corporation, billed to eastern
markets. The corporation has about
1000 head still at the feed yards and
will soon go out to market.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09
Former Sheriff Visits.

Former Sheriff Visits.
Former Sheriff Frank DuCray Of
Mesa county, was up from Grand
Junction Friday and Saturday. While
here he renewed old acquaintances
and incidentally took In the basket
ball tournament. He returned home
late Saturday evening.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-09

Rio Grande Official Here.
F. C. Hogue, general agent for the
Denver and Rio Grande, with head
quarters at Grand Junction, spent the
Day Wednesday here on business for
the company.