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The Penn's Grove record., 1923-09-07
American italians Oppose Mussolini

Antonio Presi, editor of the Alba
Nova. official organ of the Italian
Workers Party in America. saws:
"The sentiment among the Italian
workers against Mussolini's high
handed action is overwhelming. There
are $50 900 anti-Fascisti in New York
and over 100000 in other parts of the
country. We regard Mussolini as an
imperalist of the worst type, and we
think he will lead our country into
war. The economic condition Of Italy
is bad enough. To start a war would
be fatal
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-09-07
Hi Johnson Safe

Hi johnson, the h%ell-roaring, eat
EN- alive League of Nations hater,
has been travelling in Europe and re
Gently took a look-in at the World
Court at the Hague in Holland; AS
he has arrived home safely without
those foreign COLLINS getting him, we
NAV consider it safe for others t0,
venture abroad to make the World
safe for Democracy by having inter
national questions settled according
70 the laws of nations and not by war.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-09-07

One of the significant facts Of the
Labor DAY celebration in Olympia
Park was that it was an Italian cello
bration in an park operated by Greeks
and named for the home of the Greek
gods. While ON the other side of the
Atlantic these two nations are ut hos
t%ilities. it goes TO show that they do
not carry their animosities into this
land Of opportunities which is a huge
melting pot promising freedom and
happiness to all who live in an amic-
able fashion and obey our laws.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-09-07
Il Spent SIPS on Rat-Snap and SAVED
The Price of a Hog

James Mcclure, famous Hog RAISER
of New Jersey, says, " I advise every
farmer troubled with ra,s to use Rat
Snap. Tried everything to get rid Of
rats. Spent $1.25 on Rat-Saop.
Figured the ats it killed saved the
price of a hog" Rat-Snap comes in
cake form. No mixing with other
food. Cats or dogs won't touch it.
Three sizes, 35c, Csc. SIPS. Sold and
guaranteed by P. Jordan, 19 North
Broad Street.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-09-07

Teacher: This question seems to
Pupil: Not the question, but the
answer.
Teacher: Now. Willie, what is the
Order of the Bath"
Willie Guzzled): Johnny comes
first. then Henry. then the baby, and
fhnn me-.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-09-07
SEPTEMBER

The golden rod is yellow,
The corn IS turning brown,
The trees in apple orchards =.
With fruit are bending down
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
BETTVs LAST BET At THE
DELTA ARMoRY TONIGHT

II you will arm yourself with the
right kind OF ticket for admission.
at popular prices and go to the Arm
ory at 8 o'clock, you will be able to
see Just how Betty made and won her
last bet. But the question is-did
Betty win? Some will say she did and
some will say she did not You will
, have to determine this for yourself.
The conditions OF the wager and the
efforts OF both sides to win constitute
, the gist of this sparkling little COM
edy. II has made hit wherever
shown and the theatre lovers Of Delta
,have n treat in store for them.
The members OF Company &c" un-
der whose auspices this play is being
presented have gone to great trouble
and considerable expense to bring this
play to Delta. and as the funds deriv-
,ed therefrom will be used toward the
installation OF their wireless station,
they deserve and will no doubt receive
the undivided patronage Of Delta.
As IN added attraction those hold
ing tickets to the play are invited to
dance given by the company in
honor Of the cast. A real live play
with a dance thrown in for laignappe
ut popular prices remind us OF the
good old days before war and war.
prices set the world topsy.turvy.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
LITTLE BOY DIES FROM
ATTACK OF FLU.PNEUMONIA

On Saturday morning atone o'clock
death entered the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. Holden Of Ash Mesa, claim
ing their little son, Harold Dwight.
Harold was the fourth child of the
family and loved by all who knew
him. He was intelligent beyond his
years and a favorite with teachers
and friends. He was a regular at
tendant of Bethel Ash Mesa Sunday
school where his interest and loyalty
were an inspiration to all.
Harold Holden was born near
Olathe on May 2. 1915 and passed
from life March II, 1923, being 7
years. 10 months and 2 days Of age.
His illness covered a period of four
weeks and was caused from pneumon-
ia following an attack OF influenza.
Funeral services were held from the
Baptist church in this city Monday
afternoon. Rev. A. B. Parry officiat-
ing. There were many friends pres
ent to pay their respects to this fine
little boy. Pall-bearers- were Chester
Poe, Herbert Nordeen. Nelson Heater
and Herbert Cooper. members OF Har
ODDS Sunday school class. Besides
the sorrowing parents Harold leaves
to mourn his loss two brothers. three
sisters and many friends and other
relatives. The sympathy Of the entire
community is extended to the family
in the great loss.
II cannot say, and will not say
That he is dead;
He is Just away.
With a CHEEKY smile and a wave OF
the hand.
He wandered away to an unknown
land,
And left us thinking how very fair
II must needs be.
Since he fingers there.
So think of him as he was. say.
He is not dead:
He is just away"
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
THOMAS WARREN DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Thomas James Warren passed away
at the family home early Monday
morning following a prolonged illness
from asthma. which was aggravated
by q two weeks attack of flu.
Mr.. Warren was born In Cornwall,
England. on December I, 1s49. He
came to America at the age OF 2s
years and lived first in Massachusetts,.
later in Wisconsin and then In Penn
sylvania. On July 20. 1885. he was
united in marriage TO Miss Elsie San
ders at Avoca. Pennsylvania. and Tor
Is years the couple made their home
in that state and Wisconsin. About
12 years ago they moved to Delta
where they have continued to make
their home to this time. He passed
from life March 10. 1923. at the age OF
73 years. months and Is days.
Mr.. Warren is survived by his wife.
Mrs. Elsie Warren and two sons,
Homer and John. both of this city.
Funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon at the Remley Mortu-
ary. conducted by Rev. F. w. Pimlott
and the remains were laid to rest in
Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
LARGEST CROWD IN HISTORY
ATTENDED FARMERS SPREE

The meeting OF the Business Men
and Farmers at the Fourth Annual
Spree which was held at the Armory
yesterday eclipsed anything OF the
kind ever heretofore held. both in
point Of attendance and enthusiasm
manifested.
w. P. Dale acted as toastmaster in
very creditable manner.
The piano was carried to the bal
cony and the immense crowd had the
benefit of the splendid 34-piece orches-
ira from the Gunnison Fine Arts de-
partment throughout the meal
The first speaker was w. H Garvin
of this city who gave a splendid well
come address to the visiting ranchers
A male quartet composed OF ]. A.
and VIII Ratekin. o. B. Cook and j.
w. Jeffers was heartily applauded and
responded several times.
Mr.. G. F. Snyder Of the Ft. Lewis
Agricultural college, spoke on the Ft
Lewis College. He is forceful speak
er and his remarks were listened to
with interest.
Mr. Snyder was followed by w. H.
Olfn. special agent OF the Denver &
Rio Grande Western. who talked on
"The Future of the Sugar Industry"
He, too. was we'll received.
The group singing led by Will Rate
kin brought out world of enthusiasm
Following the address OF Mr.. Olin,
Toastmaster Dale introduced A. d.
Fairbanks. who in turn introduced Mr..
Matteson. Chief Industrial Superin-
tendent OF the C. F. & l.: and L. b.
Weed. general superintendent OF
Iron Mines G. F. & l. and Mr.. A. H.
Lichty, the speaker OF the day. Mr..
Lichty has visited this city before and
needs no Introduction. He Is always a
delight to hear His address was on
Human Welfare"
Judging by the way in. which these
annual affairs have grown in interest
and attendance, the Chamber of Com
merce members express the belief that
the fifth annual spree viii see thou
sand in attendance.
H. W. Robinson, president OF the
Chamber Of Commerce asks us TO ex-
press the thanks Of that body and of
himself personally to all those who so
loyalty aided in making the event
worth while.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
BOWIE GIRL WINS sPELLING;
ONE ENTRY IN ORATORY

The contests of the county schools
for oratory and spelling were held at
the Lincoln school building Saturday
afternoon. There was one entry for
the oratorical contest, being Thelma
Doughty of Hotchkiss, 80 she receiv-
ed the honor without competition.
Four schools were represented in
the spelling contest comprising about
fifteen students. This contest was
conducted by Mrs. Mary Gardner Of
Delta, assisted by Mrs. Mcleod Of
Crawford. Liddie May Fuller of Bowie
won the first place with 81 per cent.
These two girls will represent
Delta county at the state contest
which is to be held in Denver March
26th.
A number of handsome prizes have
been offered, chief of which are
$4,000 in gold offered by the Rocky
Mountain News and the News-Times
Co.. for the winner in ora
tory; $4,000 in gold by the Outwest
Co., of Colorado Springs
to the winner in spelling. There will
also be gold medals; a shot gun;
kodak and other gifts that are worth
striving for. We trust that some OF
these prizes will at least come over
to the Western Slope.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
ONE MORE DELTA PIONEER
is CLAIMED BY DEATH

Friends of Mrs. Josie Harrington
will learn with deepest regret of her
death at 1870 o'clock Tuesday night.
Mrs Harrington had been i'll of flu for
about two weeks and on Tuesday
developed pneumonia which terminal
ed her life.
Mrs Harrington was among the
earliest arrivals in Delta county and
has made her home here continuously
for 38 years.
Josie Milan was born at sea Febru-
ary 2. 1850, while her parents were
on their way to Maguaney, Michigan.
to make their home. She grew to
womanhood there and when about 16
years of age was united in marriage
to John Harrington. The couple spent
several years there and later moved
to Leadville. Colorado. where they liv-
ed for five or six years. In 1885 they
came to Delta with their family.
Shortly after their arrival here, the
husband and father passed away.
Mrs. Harrington had had all the
rites in the Catholic church and lived
a faithful Christian life. She is sur
vived by six children, John, Will, Mrs.
Henry Hommand. Mrs. ]. w. Smith
and Phil Harrington. all of Delta, and
Joseph Harrington Of Alamosa. She
was 70 years, month and 1s days OF
age at the time of her demise.
Funeral services will be held this
morning, Friday, March %. from st.
Michaers Catholic church, Solemn
High Mass being sung by Rev ]. c.
Erger The remains will be laid to
rest beside the husband at Garnet
Mesa cametery.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
SENATOR NICHOLSON SERIOUS
LY I'LL; BRou5HT TO DENVER

Samuel d. Nicholson. United States
senator from Colorado. has been fail
ing in health for several weeks and
on Wednesday was declared In criti-
cal condition suffering from tumor OF
the stomach.
An examination was made Mt the
Mayo clinic at Rochester. MINI. He
was brought to Denver yesterday in
q private car accompanied by his pri-
vate secretary; his daughter and
brother and DR.. Hubert Work. An op-
Grafton will not be performed at this
time. the physicians agreeing that an
operation would be "inexpedient."
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
Potato Association Meeting.

There will be meeting of all those
interested in forming a cooperative
marketing association for this district
Saturday evening at the Community
Rooms. and at the Pea Green school
house this (Friday) evening. and at
the Columbine school house Monday
evening. Prof Hoppe will attend all
OF these meetings and will be prepar-
ed to accept signatures Of those inter-
ested. The cooperative association
comes under the marketing law re-
scheme and the association is not for
profit. its object being strictly q mar
keting agency.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
MISS ENID AULTIS
BRIDE OF JOHN HAZLETT

wedding of interest to hundreds
of Delta people was that of Miss Enid
Ault. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Aut. to Mr. John Edmond Hazlett,
only son Of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Haz-
lett, which took place at the Episcopal
church at Grand Junction Saturday,
March II at 2:30 p. m, Rev. NJ.
Brown. rector of that church, perform
ing the ceremony.
The couple was attended by Mr.. AL
bert Cook who acted as best man, and
the families of the contracting parties.
Mr.. Ault giving his daughter away.
The beautiful Episcopal ring service
was employed.
Both these young people are we'll
and favorably known in the commun-
ity where they have grown from child
hood. The bride has spent nearly all
her life here with the exception of
short time when she worked as steno-
grapher in Santa Fe. New Mexico. For
the past two years she has been SINH
larly engaged in the office of the
County Clerk and Recorder. The
groom served his country during the
late war, being engaged overseas with
the 355th Infantry. seth Division. He
took part in the Argonne Forest drive
and at the Hill OF Francis. He was
discharged June 2. 1919, after which
he returned home and has since been
engaged at farming here.
The young couple returned to Delta
Tuesday after a short honeymoon trip
and are at home at the groom's ranch
on Garnet Mesa. The Independent
unites in congratulations and best
wishes. &.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE COURSE
NEXT MONDAY EVENING

Miss Guila Adams, reader and i'm
personator. is the attraction at the 5th
number of the High School Lyceum
course which will be presented at the
Auditorium next Monday evening.
March 26.
Miss Adams has had eight years
and presents a distinctly individual
program One OF her numbers is a
monologue which she read two thous-
and times to doughdoys in United
States, England. France and Germany.
To those who like this class Of en-
tertainment-andt there are many we
promises one of the very
best programs of the lyceum course.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
TEACHERS HAVE MEETING AND
DISCUSS PERTINENT MATTERS

A very successful teachers meeting
was held at the court house, March
18th. The subject for discussion was
"Phonics in the Primary Grades"
Mrs. Lilah Artibee from Coalby, and
Miss Sellers from Paonia gave talks
on different phases of the work. using
charts to illustrate points. After this
a formidable discussion on Phonics
was held, in which all the teachers
took part. This was very interesting
and showed that those of our rural
teachers who were present and also
the town teachers fully understand
the importance of teaching Phonics
correctly.
After this the meeting was given to
discussion of Industrial Art in the
Rural and Grade Schools There was
on exhibit in the hallway and com
missioners' rooms a splendid exhibit
of the art work from Delta county
schools and an exhibit of Industrial
art done by the children of the Chi
cag0 schools. This exhibit was loan
ed us by the Abbott Educational Co.,
of Chicago. It is very fine and will
be on display Saturday afternoon
from one-thirty until four p. m. for
the benefit Of the public and teachers.
The following are the teachers pre-
sent at the meeting: Miss Carpenter,
Miss Batchhelder and Miss Gilbert
from Hotchkiss; Mrs. Mcmillan from
Bowie; Miss Sellars. Paonia; Mrs.
Artibee and Miss Johnson, Coalby;
Miss Critchlow. Crawford; Miss Cole,
Columbine school, Mrs. Gibson, Red
lands Mesa; Mrs. Gladys Wylie, Rou-
bideau; Mrs. Weeks, Miss Clayton.
and Mrs. Gardner. Delta. Other
teachers who came were Mrs Mcleod
and Mr. Jandos from Crawford.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF MRS.
HAUSER DIES MARCH IS

For the second time in the past two
months, the home of Mrs. Charles
Hauser has been visited by death, this
time claiming Anna Beth, the infant
daughter Death was due to kidney
complications resulting from scarlet
fever. The little girl was born in
Provo. Utah, February II, 1920 and
was years and % days of age. Fun
eral services were held at the Remley
Mortuary Saturday afternoon, March
II. conducted by Rev. B. F. Stallings
of the Christian church, and the little
body was laid by the side of the father
who died following an accident in
January.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
MANY DISTINGUISHED vIsI-
TORS DINE WITH LIONS

At the regular Wednesday evening
dinner of the Lions Club the den was
pretty well filled up with visitors from
other points. Included in the list
were A. H. Lichty. Denver; L. B.
Weed, and B. J. Matteson. of Pueblo;
Prof G. F. Snyder, FIT. Lewis Agricul-
tural College; Prof o. B. Whipple,
Delta; Agriculturist Bill Dale, Delta;
Rotarian Fairbanks; and Cub Lanning
a member of the Grand Junction
Lions. but now located here. being the
manager of the Star market.
The regular business meeting was
hurried through and a greater part of
the time devoted to listening to the
guests.
Prof. Whipple recalled the fruit
growing problems of Is years ago
compared with now. Having come to
Colorado is years ago, he pictured the
then crude methods as compared with
those of today. There were no tests
in those days. The Missouri river, to
the easterner. was the stopping place
for fruit raising, he said. But it soon
became a well known fact that the
western grown fruit was superior in
every way-and is now conceded He
said Delta county was in a position to
grow fruit to the very best advantage,
with very little trouble, Many of the
troubles have been overcome in the
way of controlling and eliminating in
sects. etc. Fruit growing swings. he
said from one extreme to the other.
Mo havn a norioH ~ ole orl,
and the best care. and then we swing
to the other extreme. The grower
must stablsh a sane system and
stick to it if he desires to obtain the
best results.
w. P. Dale told of some of the
things he observed while down at
in the interests of the wa
ter users OF. the valley. He said the
word had gone out that farmers under
reclamation projects had been grant
ed blanket relief, nut emphazized
this was not true. An extension of
time he said had been granted until
1928. The government chiefs are GO
ing to try and eliminate speculation
under the project and it was his op-
inion the "home builders" would be
protected to the very limit of the law
in an honest effort to help out the
American home builder.
G. F. Snyder. principal OF the Ft
Lewis Agricultural College at Ft.
Lewis, near Durango. told of the es-
Of the school, In 1882 the
set up an Indian school
there and in 1910 the government
gave the school to the state of Colo
RADIO. establishing an agricultural
school in 1911. Many people in Delta
county are not aware of the fact that
we have an agricultural school SO
close to us.
Mr.. Lichty, Mr.. Weed and Mr.. Mat
teson spoke briefly.
Cub Edwards acted in the capacity
of goodfellowship chairman. There
we're about 35 present.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
MANY CONTRACTS BEING SIGNED
FOR GROWING OF eEETs

About the largest acreage in the his
tory of the Holly Sugar Corporation
at this time of year has been signed
up for the coming season, for their
two factories-at Delta and Grand
Junction. This amounts to about
$500 acres at Delta and there is about
another one thousand in sight, accord
ing to officials. The company hopes
to have about 1900 acres for this seas
on's campaign for the Delta mill.
While not given out officially, yet
it is believed. both factories will run
this year. The Grand Junction plant
has equally. II not more, acreage con-
tracted than Delta
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
HI AND Y. w. c. A. PUT
ON GOOD ENTERTAINMENT

The ChautauQua arranged by Hi Y
boys and Y. w. c. A. girls, assisted by
the members of the faculty and three
ladies of town talent, was presented
Friday evening at the Auditorium to a
very good house and was well receiv-
ed. The Chautauqua was represented
as being five night program, each
number representing a one nights en-.
tertainment. Wallace Bethel appear.
ed before each curtain and in the ca.
pactty Of Chautauqua manager. an.
nounce6 toe program for the "even
ing"
Matrimony A la Mode was the first
number presented by a company com.
posed Of Beth Bast. Hazel Hooker,
Lorraine Marsh, Jack Charlesworth,
Harold Springer and Donald Marshall.
There were lot of funny situations
and it was keenly enjoyed.
The Allegro trio composed of Mes
DANES w. L. Mack. I. ]. Deck and NJ.
Springer presented the second even
ing program, Mrs. Mack singing two
delightful solos. She was followed by
Mrs. Springer with reading. who
also responded with an encore. Mrs.
Deck played two piano solos in her
inimitable manner.
The third program was the Faculty
Follies in which nearly all the High
School faculty took part, which was a
scream from start to finish. The in
structors were dressed as dolls of
various descriptions and walked just
as mechanical toys move. A lot of
excitement was created when V. NJ.
Rogers. the negro man, got part of
his mechanism caught, holding his
leg in the air. There was also more
excitement when Mrs. Zella Flores.
the French doll, started to say papa"
and had her machinery interferred
with. However a drop of oil applied
to the neck by L. l.. Beahm, the jan
itor. put her back in working order
again.
George johnson, of johnson & Bren-
ton, who has already been introduced
to the public on various occasions as
a mystery man, entertained the crowd
for the next hour with his tricks. Mr.
Johnson is an unusually good sleight
of hand performer and is said by cri-
tics to be Just as good as any per-
former on a Chautauqua platform.
The last number was presented by
High School boys and girls in colo
NAL costume. who sang some old fav-
orite songs.
The proceeds OF this entertainment
will be used to send delegates to the
at Estes Park. which will
be held during the summer.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
Some Old Timers.

Some Old Timers.
Denver Post of Sunday contained
photographs and sketches OF some OF
the oldest present residents of the
state. Among these are Mrs. Eliza
beth Jones Of Delta. mother OF w. II.
Jones Of California Mesa, who was
born at Rensville. Tennessee, Novem-
ber 30, 1923 Mrs. Jones has lived in
Colorado since 1874 and on the wes-
tern Slope since 1890. She enjoyed
good health until a short time ago
when she fell and broke her hip.
Other persons mentioned were Abram
Randall of Georgetown, and A. B. Hill
dreth Of Grand Junction, both Of whom
will celebrate their 16G.h birthday an
niversary on March 81.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
Former Delta Lady Marries.

Friends in Delta and Cedaredge of
Mrs. Lawrene M. Peterson will be in
terested to learn of her marriage at
Montrose on March IA to Mr.. John
Drott OF Naturita, Colorado. The
ceremony was performed at the Mont
rose Sanitarium where for the past
one and half years Mrs. Peterson
has been nurse. Rev. Isaac Cassel,
OF the Congregational church perform
ed the ceremony. Mr.. Drott is bust.
ness man at Naturita and they will
make their home there. There were a
number Of friends and relatives pres
ent, as well as the matron and nurses
of the Sanitarium. the latter serving
supper following the ceremony.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
Booming Base Ball.

Despite the fact that the weather
has been little off the past few days.
the fans are not overlooking the fact
that it is apt warm up any day and
their palms will soon be itching to
grasp the willow on the base ball
diamond. s. ]. Johns. manager OF the
Grand Junction Baseball Club. has al
ready caught the fever and on Tues
day called to J. w. Maxwell, knowing
that he is an ardent lover Of the ma
tional sport. and stated that he would
like to make a date with the Delta
club any time after April Is. Other
towns around the slope are also organ.
izing and it's time for Delta to get
limbered up for the seasons activities.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
Their Baby Dies.

Their Baby Dies
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Henry. for some time residents OF
this city but now living at Monte
Vista. was plunged into sorrow We'd
nesday when death entered and claim
ed their little daughter. Lorainne. The
details of the baby's illness were not
stated except that it covered period
OF only one day. Lorainne was born
in Delta on St. Valentines day 1922
and was just IS months of age. She
was . sweet. beautiful child and the
light Of her home. Mr. and Mrs. G.
H. Henry. grandparents OF the baby.
left yesterday to attend the funeral
services.