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The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
POULTRY ASSN. TO GIVE
TROPHY FOR QUALITY

The Western Slope Poultry asso-
citation, which will hold its annual
show here early in January. has been
advised that George Roller of the
Hotchkiss Mercantile company, has
offered a handsome s65 trophy for
the best collection of poultry ex-
hibited at the show
The premium lists are now being
made up and will be ready for dis
tribution next week Many liberal
prizes are offered and the show will
doubtless be a success, as Mesa and
Montrose counties have Joined with
Delta county and organized a single
Western Slope association.
There is an almost unlimited num-
Der of fine fowls of every description
hereabout, and we need only an oc-
casion of this kind to show the world
the possibilities.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
W0MAN'S CLUB TO HAVE
CHRISTMAS FOR NEEDY

Following the usual custom, the Del
Ia Woman's Club will collect and dis
tribute to the needy in Delta and
vicinity, food, clothing, toys, money,
and such other comforts as may be
required.
There is always need. especially
during the winter months, and those
who have outgrown clothing and laid
away toys, or a stock of vegetables
which they can divide, will be confer
ring a great favor by giving such as
they can spare for this cause.
Mr.. R c. Egnew has kindly con-
sented to use portion Of his garage
as a collecting place.
Kindly leave your packages there
not later than Friday, the 21st, if
possible. The articles will be sent
out on the 22nd and Path.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
WESTERN UNION OFFICIALS
PAY DELTA OFFICE A VISIT

A party of Western Union officials
visited this city Saturday: A. B.
Cowan, district manager for five
western states; ]. C. Ince, District
commercial superintendent; and ].
w. Brunton, Superintendent of Tele-
graph for the D. &, R. G. G. They ar
rived in a special car Saturday morn
ing, and in the afternoon visited the
Olathe office, going over in an auto
In an interview with the Independ-
ent editor, Mr.. Cowan said that he
was well pleased with the conditions
prevailing in Western Colorado, and
especially the Delta office There is
one thing for which you people can
be thankful here" said he, You
have money. I have visited many
points in my territory within the past
six months, and l want to tell you
that at some of these points the
situation is critical"
The party went from Delta to Pa
onia on a further official visit.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
INDOOR CIRCUS TO CHEER
UP OLD DULL JANUARY

The Delta Woman's club is max.
ing extensive arrangements for hold
ing an indoor circus during the latter
part of January.
There will be a parade OF wild ami
mails, Shetland ponies, burros, clowns
and everything usually found in a
circus, headed by Blackburn's boy
band.
The evening entertainment viii be
gin at the evening supper hour when
hot lunches will be served. and there
will be a wild, gay carnival from that
time until late at night
Plans are only in a state OF EN-
broyo. but the organization has the
backing OF every member numbering
over 1876. and has also been promised
support by others outside the club
The circus will be given at the
Armory, and other announcements
will be made later.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
LIONS HEARD EXCELLENT
TALK BY REV. SHERMAN

c. H Merchant was Good Fellow
ship chairman at the weekly dinner
OF the Lions club Wednesday, and had
provided an unusually good program.
Guests introduced We're; Mesdames
J. f. Chalmers and F. w. Grove;
Viola Kyffin; Rev r E Sherman OF
Delta, and Rev. Berry of California; ;
J. W. letters and T. ]. Heckert. the
latter the guest OF A. A. Tandy of
Olathe
Several selections were rendered
by a quartette composed of Mes
DANES Grove and Chalmers, and
MessIs Kyffin and Jeffers. Miss
Viola Kyffin presided at the piano.
Rev. Sherman gave a splendid ad-
dress on the life OF the late President
Harding. going back as far as the
World War. He declared that the
war had resulted in the destruction OF
many world powers; that things
economically are disarranged; that
we entered the war to destroy a
great scourge which was destroying
society and the nation; OF the tre-
mendous reaction which has set in
and that we are out OF tune. He de-
clared that we needed a cool man in
the presidents chair during this per.
iod OF reconstruction; and that that
man was Harding; a man with 4
faith in the American people, in God
and His goodness.
In keeping with the national re.
quest for observance OF Golden Rule
Day. the club was served with light
lunch, the remainder being sent to
Near East orphans.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
E. J. STUVER DIES AFTER
A VERY BRIEF ILLNESS

At his home in Wheatland last even
ing, December IS, at about 4 80 p. m,
f. J. Stuver passel to his reward after
about n weeks illness of kidney
trouble. Only for about two days was
his condition regarded as serious.
Mr.. Stuver is survived by his wife,
son is years OF age, living at home,
and two step-dughtors, Mrs. Leon
overbay OF Delta, and Mrs. Charles
Berry of Long Beach, California. He
was about go years OF age, Funeral
arrangements have not been made as
we go to press.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
PythIan Orchestra VIII Broadcast

An official notice received yesterday
by T.. II. Van De Venter states that
on next Thursday evening, December
20. from $3.50 to $3.50 o'clock. the
Justly celebrated Texas Pythian Home
Mandolin orchestra of Weatherford,
Texas. will broadcast another OF its
delightful concerts from the radio sta
tion OF the Forth Worth Star Tele.
ram WBA-P. All having radio re
ceiving facilities will thus be afford.
ed an unusual opportunity to enjoy
ehis really worth while entertainment
The hour viii be 1880 TO $50 Mount.
ain time.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
MONTROSE COURT HOUSE
WAS DEDICATED FRIDAY

The Montrose Court House is no
longer a dream but n reality. II was
dedicated Friday afternoon with ap-
propriate ceremony. This handsome
edifice. OF which the county may
Justly be proud, was dedicated TO, the
eI-service men and the taxpayers OF
Montrose county. Following the
dedicatory ceremony. the officials
held open house, inviting inspection
OF the new building The inclemency
of the weather prevented the attend
ance OF many. but nevertheless a
goodly number enjoyed the program.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Cow Barn Burned.

Ire Delta fire department rushed
TO the ranch home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. w. Brewer Friday evening at about
dark, to assist in extinguishing a fire
which had enveloped the COW shed
and menaced the home and other ad-
joining buildings. The wind fortunat.
ely turned and prevented the spread
of the fire The entire neiEhborhood
had already taken part in fighting
the fire, and It was well In hand
before the boys arrived. The cause
IS not known, but is believed to be in
cendiary.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
REBEKAHS ELECT OFFICERS
AND DECIDE ON PARTY

At the meeting of Katherine Re
bekah Lodge No. 65 last evening the
following were elected officers:
Mrs. T. E Remley, Noble Grand
Mrs. H. G. Shaffer, Vice Grand
Miss Alice Wright, Recording Sec.
Mrs. W. n. Duling Financial Sec.
Mrs. Hazel Wear, Treasurer.
The Rebekahs. cooperating with
the Odd Fellows. will give a Christ
mas party to all children OF Odd
Fellows sometime during Christmas
week, the date to be announced later.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Did Well on Ranch.

ing themselves on good returns this
year is c. A Nauldin, who last year
purchased ranch near Read. The
tract contains twenty-nine acres and
was planted TO sugar beets, onions.
potatoes and other crops. Mr.. Maud.
in has already sold $1,000 worth from
this tract. He has spent some time
in Oklahoma and other countries and
says he believes this is the best
country he has ever seen. Boost for
your own country.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
GOLDEN RULE STORE
OFFERS GOOD DISCOUNT

On all ladies' Dresses, Silk and
Wool. Right in the heart OF the sea
son, and Just before Christmas the
Golden Rule Store smashes prices on
Ladies' Dresses by offering the en-
tire stock. consisting OF over 100
dresses at 25Fc Off the regular prices.
You can buy now 5000 for $3.50.
5000 for sl20O. $1,000 for $500.
This discount off the already lowest
prices in town offers you an opportun-
hy TO buy your requirements at whole
sale or less
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
GRAND JUNCTION NOW
BOASTS A CREDIT ASSN.

The merchants of Grand Junction
Monday evening organized a Credit
Association for their protection, c. o..
Stiles, credit man from Pueblo, was
present, ond gave much important
information which will assist in the
organization and success OF the
organization.
w ]. Hollands of this city, was al
so present, and told of the local or
ganigaton and what Il had ao-
complishod.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
CHRISTMAS PARTY WAS
FEATURE AT CLUB WED.

There was an unusually good at
tendance at the meeting of the Delta
Woman's club, Wednesday afternoon.
Several new members were voted
In, and a report was made of the
progress which has been made of the
circus to be given the latter part of
January.
Complying with the request of the
General Federation OF the Woman 8
clubs. straw vote for president was
taken. The official report was not
made, but Calvin Coolidge was elect
ed by a large majority.
The Club was honored with a visit
from Miss Ella New, the founder of
the Club, twenty-five years ago. Fol-
lowing her address Mrs. H. e. Stock
ham, with a few well chosen words,
presented her with large bouquet of
sweet peas.
Each member brought a small gift
which was distributed by the com
mittee to some other member of the
club. A program OF readings and
music followed. Mrs. NJ. Springer
and Mrs. H F. Tyler. in little girls
costumes, gave appropriate readings.
A ladies' chorus composed of Mes
DANES o. B. Cook. F. W Grove. C. E.
Blaine. c. F. Harding and w. F.
Marshall, sang. "Oh, Little Town of
Bethlehem" and a melody OF old
songs. AS usual these popular music
ians were more than appreciated
The committee then served refresh
ments OF sweet cider, gingerbread and
popcorn
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Amerieanlzatlon Forces a, Work.

school for the Mexican youth of
our community, numbering approx.
mately 30 children, is one OF the fea.
lures OF the public school system.
The school was opened the first OF
the month in the building across the
street from the North Delta school
building with Mrs Geneva Gill in
charge. II has been found that the
Mexican youth progresses more rap
idly when in a separate school, and
the number in attendance justifies
the adopted plan. In connection with
the education Of the child. comes the
problem OF the conditions of the home.
Under the leadership of Miss Amy
Spauldiug, state worker in the inter.
est OF the foreigner. few workers
volunteered to teach or assist in any
feasible way to Americanize the
foreigner at our door. The American.
iLation class is the outgrowth, the
teachers being Mesdames Baird. L. A.
Wright. NJ. F. Wright. Morgan SWEET.
ger and Snyder, the object OF which is
TO reach the adult foreigner and as.
sist in home betterment The class is
open TO any foreigner irrespective OF
age or sex, the meetings being held
at the Community rooms weekly.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
SANTA CLAUS
(By Mrs. Stearns).

Mrs.
approaches frequently about
n expressions pity aboring
4 the Claus, bemoaning the
time evhen thoseli will learn the truth
Thy Is Claus? Certainly there is
Santa Claus truly
millions where childish
reached with the dearest desires
OF
True he may be trimmed red
the proverba chimney; but he lives
shine he will Christmas morning
which lives the hearts of human
tell children there is Santa
Claus You may
they there Your
chill too know here S a living Claus.
thank God for children spoiled
or unspoed
the hearts
Reproduced by reques).
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
SOCIETY
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Mrs. T. B. Geer was hostess to the
F. F. club Tuesday at one O'Clock
luncheon
The Missionary society of the
Presbyterian church will meet at the
home of Mrs. A. Douthitt at 2:30
Tuesday afternoon, at which time
they will study more about Japan"
The next regular meeting of Garnet
Chapter No. 80, o. E. s., will occur
next Monday evening, December 18th.
There will be conferring Of degrees,
followed by a social hour and re-
freshments.
The Ladies' Aid OF Ash Mesa met
at the home of Mrs. John Boyden yes
terday, twenty being present. A
short program. followed with appe-
tizing refreshments, concluded a very
pleasant meeting.
The Westminster Guild of the
Presbyterian church held their regu-
lar meeting at the church Tuesday
evening. Misses Ferguson and Houst-
on being hostesses, This society is
making a study OF the book, THE
Trend of the Races"
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Jones opened up
their hospitable home Sunday TO
about thirty friends. entertaining az a
delicious chicken dinner. The table
was loaded with a choice selection Of
all that is good to eat, and after every
one had eaten his fill, the afternoon
was spent with music and visiting.
90
The Calendar Club OF the Baptist
church was entertained in the church
parlors Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Han
son. assisted by Mesdames Dixon.
Prewer and Mack. entertaining A
program of readings by Beth Bast and
Marian Tyler, and vocal music by
Elaine Lowe and an instrumental
solo by Valentine Tremblay. was rend-
cred
g q :
Although Saturday was far from
pleasant, the Methodist Bazaar was
we'll patronized. the receipts being
s22374. and there will be additional
returns as a sale OF fancy work and
aprons Oeft-overs) will be sold at
the Stockham Hardware Saturday in
connection with a cooked food sale.
The Foreign Missionary Society serv-
ed cafeteria lunch at noon. netting
approximately s15, and the Young
Women's Missionary society, who had
fancy work and candy booth, netted
approximately s4S,
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
John Wade's Eye Removed.

John Wade, a former Delta resident
who has been employed in a mine at
Utah, is a patient at the Western
Slope hospital where he submitted to
painful operation on the eve. the
first OF the week. While working in
the mine several years ago. a piece
of steel struck him in the eye, caus.
ing the loss Of sight. Recently the
injured organ gave him so much dis.
tress. the only relief was its re
moval
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14

Two Surprises.
Mrs. William Lloyd Jr., was sur
prised on Tuesday, December 18th,
when a number of members of the
Eastern Star showered her with
birthday greetings in the form of
folders and post cards. In the even
ing her husband arrived from Sterling
and will visit until after Christmas.
His visit had originally been planned
for the 18th.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Ladies' Organizing.

Mrs. Helen B. Bell, from state Re
publican headquarters. was here
Saturday, and met with a number OF
ladies for the purpose of taking pre-
liminary steps toward the organiza-
tion OF WomAn's Division of the
Republican party. The matter is
now In the hands OF Mrs. II. f Perk-
fns. and meeting win be called lat
er for formal organization
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
PUPILS Responded Well.

The request from the Junior High
faculty for clothing and toys to be
given to those in need at Christmas
time, met with hearty response, as is
evidenced by the number of packages
on their way to the school room this
week
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Will Move to Hotchkiss.

E. NJ. Helmick has been appointed
manager of the Cedarvale ranch, To-
Gated two miles north Of Hotchkiss,
and belonging to E. H. Peppers. Mr..
Helmick and his family will move on
to the ranch about the list of jan
uary.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
M. W. A. Election.

At the regular meeting OF the
NJ. w. A. lodge Thursday, about 80
were present, Election was held and
installation ceremonies will be held
Jointly with the r. n. A. sometime
in January.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
enos on Christmas Visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gueno and
baby left for a holiday visit with
home-folks at Crawley, Louisiana,
yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Stone Here This Week.

Mortimer Stone. formerly a Delta
attorney, now residing at Fort Coll
ins, has spent the past week here and
at Ouray, attending to various legal
matters.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Leaves for Home.

Leaves for Home.
ID. f. Kinsell. who has spent the
past week in Delta county on com.
bined business and pleasure trip, dur
ing which time he has been guest
at the home OF A. NJ, Eckert, left for
his home at Santa Ana. California,
yesterday.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Rented His Mesa EARN.

Ray Brattain, of California Mesa,
announces that he will soon go to
California. He has rented his farm
for the coming season and will soon
have public sale TO dispose of his
chattels. Immediately, thereafter, the
family will remove to the coast state.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
To Visit Parents.

Major John r. Charlesworth and
family are eagerly anticipating the
arrival OF their daughter and sister
Mrs. W. l.. Courtwright, who with
her two daughters is expected here
Sunday from Newton. Kansas, for a
holiday visit
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
W. c. 7. U. Meeting.

Next Friday, December 81, the
meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be
held at the home of Mrs. H. E. Tyler,
corner Second and Meeker. Mrs.
Anna Stevens, State President, will
be present, and address the meeting.
All ladies interested are cordially in
vited.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
GLEE CLUB WILL PRESENT
OPERETTA NEXT WEEK

Gone are the rainclouds of the
mighty Manitou; checked are his
lightnings; slumbering. his thunder
ers. From the glen where the pale
moon shimmers and shadows, the corn
lifts its plumed crests and whispers
to the Gods of the Four Winds, steal
ing down from the forest to the tryst-
ing place OF the maidens.
Why comes the stately Weed Wan
Ia TO the Feast of the Red Corn? What
seeks a queen at the fnolic OF maid
ems?
Hush! The Four Winds are sob
No-o-o wish. No-o-o wish at the Feast
Of the Red Corni"
Cast OF Characters.
NUaada-W Tho OuApD
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Mrs. Lane Visits.

Mrs. Lane Visits.
Mrs. J. E Lane stopped over in
Delta on her return from FTuita, yes
terday, where she has spent the past
month at the home of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Alyean.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
May Move Bridge.

Farmers in the vicinity of Camp
bells switch, have offered to cooper
ate with the county officials in bear
ing the expense of moving the heavy
steel bridge which was left high ard
dry about four years ago by the
v.Ianging OF the river bed. 1t is pro-
posed to move the bridge to a point
500 feet above Campber's switch and
the site has been recommended II
the commissioners by County Sur.
veyor Graham.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
OLD WINTER HAS MISS
ZERO IN CHILLY EMBRACE

The thermometer took drop un-
usually early this year and 1t begins
TO look as II we shall save some Sc
we're weather soon. Tho Maximum and
Minimum as furnished by Mrs. +. NJ.
Getts. Official U. S. Weather observ-
er, for the past five days, follows:
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
messano Dismissed.

messano Dismissed.
The jury in the case of Tony
Messano charged with having in
toMcating liquors in his possession,
after hearing several days evidence,
deliberated all night Saturday and
on Sunday at about 10 o'clock re-
ported that they were unable to
agree. and were dismissed.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Snow All Around Us.

Snow All Around Us.
w. l. Pilgram, who went to the
vicinity of Dariings sawmill this
week for load of wood, reports the
snow in that section at about 16 in
ches in depth. Montrose was visited
with several inches OF snow Saturday.
At Delta the fall was very light and
the ground did not remain covered
but a day. Aside from cold nights we
have done fairly wen this winter.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Bee Keepers Meeting.

Mr.. S. w Weeks, and Mr.. c. Mar
tineit OF Read, as well as other Del
ia and Mesa county apiarists, were
in tendance at the Western Slope
Bee meeting this week.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Heard from Pastor.

A letter received this week by
Willis A. Davis from Rev. A B. Parry
states that the family is nicely To-
Gated at Santa Fe and likes the
place very well.
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14
Minimum
LOCAL MARKET REPORT

Following ia the market report by
courtesy OF local merchants:
Wholesale:
The Delta independent., 1923-12-14

Hooker. Janet Hall. Helen Miller.
Flaming Arrows-Margaret Mathers,
Naomi Hollems. Virginia Rupp.
Shirley Ehrgott, Genevieve Ham
mond. Glendolyn Hfllman.
Solo Dancer---------Ma Marjorie Dowd
Ghosts-Grace Atchley. Alice Rupp,
Dorothy Moeller, MargaIiete Rich
ardson, Teresa Thompson, Hazel
Hooker. Fern Rogers, Eleanor Pow
ers.
Helen Hillman. Accompanist
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-02-15
poRrIA NOTES

Fortia met in regular session on
Monday. One of the outstanding
features of the meeting was the en-
couraging reports of teh various
committees on their schemes for
raising money for the building funu.
The legislative and educational COM
mittees combined turned In ABOUT
$40 from their play. The nome
economies committee turned over $oV
which they earned by serving
dairy lunch to the creamery assocla-
ton. The civics committee also
turned in SIS towards the building
fund. Mrs. CruInp gave very IN
teresting report on the work the pup
lie welfare committee is doing In car
ing for the needy in the community.
1t seems there is always work LOT
This committee. Anyone having clotn-
ing or fuel or bedding 10
give to this cause or anyone KNOW
ing of persons in need will please call
Mrs. Crump.
The music committee have post
poned their concert. The member
shin committee will put on a big
dance this week. The press commit
Zee are planning on giving card
party in the near future. On next
Saturday the good citizenship and art
and travel committee, with the help
of the club, will serve dinner at
10 and a supper at in the Y. M. G.
A.
The public welfare committee, Mrs
Seeley in charge, put on the program
1t opened by Mrs. Eastman leading
The club in the singing of songs
from the club song books. Miss
Iardin's pupils from the Westside =,
school put on very pretty Minuet' +,
lance, all of them being dressed in
George and Martha Washington cos
umes Miss Mildred Barton played
wo splendid piano solos, Fight of :
fiss Hardin's pupils gave ? flag
rill and sang. Miss Bakers pupils +,
hen gave a clever little health play n
,hich concluded the program. y
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-02-15
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VALENTINE PARTY

Elinor Hartwell gave Valentine
party at her home Monday evening,
the rooms were pfettily decorated in
red and white, games and music were
greatly enjoyed, also an interpreta-
tive dance given by Marciel Wells.
Dainty refreshments in the pink and
white colors were served by the
hostess, elena May Korup and Viii
ma Jacobsen charmingly represent
ing little cupids ssisting. There
present were: Norma Fisher, Ellou
Use Hurd, Hazel Kirk, Joan Harris,
Frances Pacha, Jean Woodward,
Sina Manser, MARCEL Wells, Helen
Gorham, Dorothy Dean, Rore May
Gladys Pence, elena
May Korup, Wilma Jacobsen and the
hostess.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-02-15
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN'S CIJJR

The Business & Professional Wo-
mems Club held their regular meet
ing In the Chamber of Commerce
rooms, Monday evening, Feb. IL. The
pupils of the second and third grades
of the Westside school gave very
enjoyable program.
The children, dressed in the dainty
colonial costumes, first danced the
minuet, after this the second graders
did flag drill, followed by tableau
and song, Betsy Ross, the Norwegian
Mountain March, II See You and
Others"
After the program the business
meeting was held.