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The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
WATER USERS BOARD
HOLDS LIVELY MEETING

The Uncompaghre Valley water
users board Of directors met in Mont
rose Monday afternoon for their reg
ular monthly business session. Mr..
Hesem, representative of the Federal
Farm Loan Bank, was present and
discussed with the board the report
made by him in March in regard to
extension of loans on this project Mr.
Biesem has made an adverse report
to headquarters because the project
was on the lineal foot basis, but in
consideration of the fact that in April
the acre-foot system was adopted and
put into operation the board askedhim
to come back and go over the ground
again. A committee consisting of W.
Ruel johnson, G. H. Brown and Chas
Raish. together with Project Manager
Foster. was appointed to go over the
situation with Mr.. Biesem.
One objection raised by the board
was that in his report Mr. Biesem had
used an original plan OF zoning the
project in regard to valuation instead
of the government classification,
which divides the lands into three
classes according to value. In max
ing this new report. the bank repre-
sentative agreed to use this classifica-
tion.
As a matter Of information, Mr..
Biesem reminded the board that the
Federal Loan Banks are no longer in
the hands Of the government They
were founded by private individuals
materially assisted by the government
but have now practically repaid that
amount SO are now individually owned
as the national banks are.
A commission OF seven nationally
prominent citizens has been formed
under the direction OF Secretary of
the Interior. Hubert Work, with the
purpose Of Investigating the entire
system OF government methods in re-
claiming arid and semi-arid lands by
irrigation In outlining the situation
Dr. Work states that ''it is generally
reported that relatively few of the
original settlers on projects now re-
main on them as water-users." He
also cites the fact that Of the millions
that have been expended for reclama.
ton. only . smnll per cant has been
returned. -@>-1-.
This committee has been invited TO
visit the Uncompahgre and High Line
projects this fall and in preparation
for them, It was decided to appoint 4
to prepare data and meet
the committee when they arrive.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
WILL HAVE RECEPTION
FOR RETURNING MINISTER

The members and congregation of
the Methodist church have arranged
to hold an old fashioned house warm
ing at the church parlors this eve
ming as an evidence of their pleasure
over the return of Rev. F. W. Pimlott
for another year
All members nd others who wish to
assist in giving Rev. Pimlott and his
family a hearty welcome home are
cordially invited to come to the
church this evening.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
still Pruning Whlsksrs.

A short note received this week
from s. NJ. Wright OF Delta. who is
visiting at Depauville. New York,
says: "Just had haircut from Man
chester Whittier. the same man in
the same place and the same chair,
that cut my hair ~ years ago. The
place is little old hut. We had a
fine visit this morning. play cro-
Quet and pitch horseshoes with the
Methodist minister. then bid goodbye
to my birthplace for another three
day visit. Am having a fine time.
Cloudy weather every day. 8. M.
Wright"
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Methodist 8. 9. Board Meets.

me SUNDAY School Board OF the
Methodist Church met in the church
basement Tuesday evening for their
annual supper and election Of officers.
After delightful chicken supper, a
business session was held and officers
elected. Mrs. w. w. Warner was
elected Superintendent OF the school
with Mrs. Zella Flores. Mrs. G. H.
Henry. Mrs. J. e. Chalmers nd Miss
Ruby Stanford a. superintendents Of
the Young Peoples Junior. Primary
and Beginners departments respective
". NJ. p. Weeks waS elected athletic
director for the school.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Attending Big Convention.

LeHVIHK WeuhesuAy evening TOT
Salt Lake was d. G. Taylor. Manager
Of the Delta branch of the Penney
Stores. He will do some buying for
this store and also attend the con.
vention OF Penney Store managers,
which is a usual custom Of this firm.
The Penney people now have ATS es-
Establishments and each year the man.
ayers get together for the betterment
of business conditions in their own
particular zones. Mr.. Taylor expects
to return in about ten days.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
REV. PARRV's RESIGNATION
RELUCTANTLY ACCEPTED

The resignation Of Rev. A. B. Parry
which was rendered to the Baptist
church several weeks ago. was finally
accepted BY the congregation Sunday
morning. when It became known tina,
Mr.. Parry's health is such as to make
It almost impossible for him to carry
on the work any longer. The con
gresation feels very sorry to see Rev
Parry go and as an expression of their
deep regret, passed the following re.
solution:
Resolved. that in consideration OF
the resignation of our pastor. Rev. A.
B. Parry. this church accept said re.
signation on the ground of his need
Of change Of climate. owing to a
threatened nervous breakdown. We
wish to express our appreciation of
his services during the past eight
years. He has most acceptably filled
the pulpit: his spiritual and helpful
exposition Of the Scripture have re-
suited In bringing many to our Sa-
viour. and in strengthening and build.
ing up the Christian life Of all who
have come under the influence Of his
teaching. We deplore his leaving.
and It Is with sincere regret that we
accept his resignation as pastor of
this church. Brother and sister Parry
have endeared themselves to the
hearts Of the people here, and will be
sorely missed by the church and COM
munity. Our prayers and best wishes
go with them. .....,.,.. ~ So
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
SUGAR FACTORY OFFICIALS
ON INSPECTION TRIP SOON

A. E. Carlton, President; w. L
Lawson, General Manager; G. ].
Daley. General Superintendent of
California Division; and G. NJ Drum
ond, General Superintendent of the
Colorado and Wyoming Division OF
the Holly Sugar corporation, are e1-
pected here within the next few days
on general inspection trip Of the
company's affairs, preparatory to the
ope1ing of the fall campaign.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Attending Masonic Meetings.

Attending Masonic Meetings.
Mrs. Milton R. WEIGH. Worthy Ma
tron of Garnet Chapter No. 80. o. E
g.. 10 the delegate to Grand Chapter
in Denver this week. while w. R Gale
represents Delta Lodge No. IS. A. F
4 A. NJ. at the Grand Chapter meet
ing Of that order. Mrs. Welch, &C.
companied by her husband and Mrs
A. L. Gerst. left Sunday for the cap:
itol city. The meetings opened Tues
day evening.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
DELTA COUNTY CREDIT MEMS
ASSOCIATION FORMED MONDAY

The Delta County Credit Mems
association was officially launched at
a meeting of business men of the
city, following dinner given Mon
day evening at the Community rooms.
c. o. Stiles, of Pueblo, who was
here a few weeks ago, was present
and assisted in the organization of
the association here. Arthur Fair
banks, C. B. Adams, R c. Egnew, Geo.
Seabourn, Wayne Brenton, w. j.
Hollands and F. W. Grove were named
directors for the first year and TO
take necessary steps to incorporate
undee stha state law.
BusiheD men over the United
States are organizing similar associa.
tons for their mutual protection. 1t
10 not the intention Of the association
to refuse credit to those who are de-
serving. but rather to check the un-
worthy person from obtaining credit
Thousands Of dollars are thrown away
on unworthy persons every year,
while the person who pays his bills,
or makes an honest effort to do 80,
is in some instances refused credit
owing to the burden upon the merch-
ant being 80 heavy by extending cred
it where they should not.
Mr.. Stiles cited instances where
persons coming from one section to
another. especially the fellow who Is
fs very slow in paying, and obtain
credit In his new location. II an
association was in existence in the
town where the party came from his
record could be quickly obtained and
ascertained as to his standing II
worthy It would be help to the new
conner and to the merchant Of town.
II unworthy 1t would be a protection
to the merchant
Another logical statement advanced
by Mr.. Stiles in this regard was the
fact credit associations have a ten
dency to help the creditor live within
his means. Hundreds OF people buy
things on credit when they could get
along without the article. Hardships
on the merchant extending credit and
upon the citizenship endeavoring to
meet their obligations which have an
inflated extension upon the creditors
ability to pay are largely removed.
A movement is on foot to extend the
association to every section OF the
county. A paid manager and office
assistants will be steady employed.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
New Miller at Flour Mills.

New Miller At Flour Mills.
c. G. Stanfield and family are re.
cent Arrivals here from Colorado
Springs. Mr.. stanfield being engaged
as miller at the Delta Flour mills
The family are occupying the J. E.
Farmer residence. Mrs. Farmer and
her two children being in Colorado
Springs for the school year. Ruth and
Raymond will attend school there.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Works For the Blind.
Mrs. Elva p. Ketring. of Denver.
was in Delta the first part OF this
week in the interests Of the blind of
the state. She also visited Paonia
and Hotchkiss and raised 4 generous
sum to Be used to buy reading ma
-terial for the blind. Mrs. Ketring
wishes TO thank those who have con.
tributed 10 literally to this worthy
cause
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Famous Musician at Montro.e.

Famous Musician at Montrose.
Clarence Eddy. one of the worlds
greatest pipe organ performers. will
give a recital at Montrose. at the Con
gregational church this evening. Fri
day, September 21. Seats $1.00. Mr..
Eddy has been giving concerts in Cali
fornia, but 1t is said is making Mont
rose on account of a promise made to
Miss Edwyl Reading. a Montrose
young lady who was for some time
one of his pupils.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Niles Atehley Marriss.

The marriage OF Miss Eva Atchley
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Atch.
ley, and Mr.. Hobart Raymond Smith,
Of Smuggler, was solemnixed Tuesday
afternoon at six o'clock at the home
of the brides sister. Mrs. John Potter,
Rev. A. B. Parry officiating. Only
members Of the immediate family
were present. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by bounteous supper. The
bride is well known in Delta. and is a
graduate Of Delta High School. The
young couple. after a. short honey.
moon trip. will make their home at
smugsier, followed by the good wish
20 Of their many friends in and near
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Autos In Mixup.

Autos In Mixup.
A Dodge car driven by James
Greenwood collided with a Ford driv-
en- BY Mrs. Young Of Olathe near that
place Sunday. and while no serious
physical injuries were received by
any OF the occupants of the cars, both
cars were badly incapacitated.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Visiting Brothers Family.

Visiting Brothers Family.
E. S. Day, who for the past seven
years has made his home at Fessen-
den, North Dakota, is visiting his
brother, DR.. W. A. Day and family
His stay is indefinite and may cover
a period of several months. Mr.. Day
for several years made his home here
mesa.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Hurt In Football Game.

Hurt In Football Game.
Joe Boyden is nursing a fractured
collar bone as result of a too lively
scrimmage in a practice football game
at Delta High Wednesday. 1t was
promptly attended to and is healing
nicely.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Attended Two Meetings.

Attended Two Meetings.
Rev. B. F. Stallings. Pastor of the
Christian church. Is expected home
today from trip covering the past
three weeks. During that time he at
tended the National Convention of the
Christian Church at Colorado Springs.
and later attended a convention of
Delco Light dealers at Denver.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Fairview Votes Down Bonds.
A vote taken In the Fairview school
district Wednesday on the question Of
floating bonds for a new addition to
the schoolhouse failed to carry. the
vote being z3 Tor and 46 against.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Visiting In Montrose.

Visiting In Montrose.
Mrs. John w. Davis went to Mont
rose Wednesday for a few days visit
with Mrs. E. J. Darlington and family.
Miss Lucille Davis. who returned Sat
urday from a vacation at Glenwood
Springs, remained with the Davis
children and served in the capcity of
housekeeper during Mrs. Davis alb
sence.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

M. c. Coates returned this week
from Kansas and expects TO work In
the Sugar factory through the cam
paign. Mrs. Coates expects to leave
about the first Of October for Odessa.
Missouri. for an extended visit with
relatives.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Back From California.
After spending seven months at
Long Beach. Mrs. Nora Sewell re.
turned Sunday to Delta and is again
back behind the dress goods counter
at the Golden Rule store. She says
she enjoyed her stay on the coast
greatly. but is glad to be back home
once more
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
New Motor Agency.

Wilson p. Davis has taken over the
agency for the Dodge Bros. motor car
for Delta County and will make his
headquarters here. At Paonia, Earl
Holloway has sub-agency and at
Hotchkiss George Dove will handle
the Dodge for Mr.. Davis. Mr.. Davis
is also selling the Chevrolet just for
the present. Watch the Independent
for announcement.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
Miss Horton to College.

Miss Horton TO College.
Miss Elizabeth Horton, member Of
D. H. 8. '2s. left yesterday for Peters
burg. West Virginia. and will enter
Southern college. taking . regular
oollagia&e course
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
CONDITION OF DELTA COUNTY
BANKS ON SEPTEMBER ID, 1923

Pursuant
Of condition Of all banks
and Total
the Coop. Girls following:
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21
MARKET REPORT

Through the courtesy OF the Delta
Elevator; the Delta Fruit & Mercan-
tile company and lie Mari q Bell for
the Wholesale prices and Delta Cash
grocery for the retail. we publish the
following market report:
whnl EQAlR
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Back to Delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bever. who have
spent the summer at Ophir. have re-
turned to their North Delta home and
ask to have their Independent sent
there.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Miss L. I. Doughty and Miss Mar
guerite spent Sunday in Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-21

Deposits
Colo. Bank 4 Trust Co., Delta------s et7,so7.12
First National Bank, DeIta----------- s24,ess52
First National Bank Paonia-------- s44,4sS.1s
Fruit Exchange. Paenia-------------- 2s4,ss7oi
First National Bank, csdarsdse------ 1si,4ss27
First National Bank. hotehklss------ 14s.4s212
North Fork State Bank, Hotehkiss--- 1ss,ss25o
state Bank Of Austin, AustIn---- s2.os2ss
Crawford state Bank crawford------ ss,ssefs
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-01-19

so, then the whole affair is more mys-
teriouS than ever"
He rose to his feet and glanced at
his watch. Tomorrow, or Sunday,
we will run up to the lake. We had
better drive up in my car 1t will take
only seven hours. l will telegraph to
Currie, my old Harvard roommate
that we are coming He has been after
me for several years to come for a
visit"
He walked the length Of the room,
and paused a moment to study at
tentively a Reps highly colored etch-
ing, much as if he had never seen 1t
before. Then he turned back to the
over that pamphlet of the Edlingham
case now. The two cases are curiously
similar"
AS he left the room, he added with
a regretful little laugh, "There goes
our fishing; it's always the way"
An hour later when he returned
was still curled up in a big chair by
the fireplace. had spent the time
reading the story Of the old English
crime. The two cases were, as Bart
ley had said, very much alike. I
agreed with him that, If we took the
ground that someone at Circle Lake
had faxed the evidence, then whoever
he was he had read the report of this
other crime and used it as a guide
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-01-19

II wonder what was in his house that
the burglars wanted"
] asked the question that had been
in my mind for some time. "Why was
he unable to identify the men when
his daughter said she couldT
BARLEY smiled at my question. you
are getting wiser every day, Pelt. 1t
is curious that Slyke professed to be
unable to identify the men when the
girl, who was on the steps behind him
and even further away from the men
than he was, could do so. 1t may be
that he did recognize them and did not
want to say who they were. II that Is
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-01-19
The Innocent Prosecuted
1879

/ handed BARLEY the book, and
without a word he opened it and quick
ly ran through the pages. In few
minutes he threw it over to me, say
Ing with a smile. II know, Pelt you
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19

(By Pacific & Atlanticl
A $4,000 fire destroyed
residence at East Williston,
L. l., spreading to adjoin-
ing garage containing eight
cars, and house on the other
side (ruins shown above),
and severely burning owner,
who rescued wife from
flames. Firemen prevented
what might have been total
destruction of village.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19

Drawing final desperate
attack of huge Rhynodon
Ia species of gigantic
shark, 80 feet long, weigh
ing 100000 pounds, Capt.
Newton Knowles is shown
in remarkable photo drag
cling sea monster (frst of
kindly ashore at Long Key,
Fla, after firing fifty shots
into it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Sk0WHECAN
Row w. paddaek


The community was greatly saddened
Sunday morning to learn Of the death
of Roy Winslow Paddock, which oc-
CURED that morning at o'clock at
the Sisters hospital in Watervlle fol-
lowing two critical surgical operations.
Mr.. Paddock was % years Of age. He
was born in Fairfield and was the son
Of George +. and Nettie Winslow Pad
dack, who now live in Portland. but for
many years resided on Bluefie1d street.
Skowhegan. About five years ago Mr..
Paddock was married in Norridgewock
to Miss Edith Games of Flagstaff Mr..
Paddock succeeded his father as local
delivered of the cream and milk from
the Skowhegan Jersey Creamery and
by his genial and accommodating ways
and strict attention to business he had
mac, may friends among -his patrons
who will regret his death. During the
World War Mr.. Paddock was in the
service from May 20. 1913. to December
4, 1918, being stationed at Camp Dew
ems. lie was member of Simon Pc
tiers Post. American Legion. the Modern
Woodmen and Skowhegan Lodge No.
70. knights Of Pythias. He Is survived
by his wife: little daughter, Edith
May. who will be two in July: his pa
rents. and a sister. Miss Winona Pad
dacl. who teaches In Rumford. The re-
mains were brought to Skowhegan on
the morning train Sunday and taken
to the Paddock home on East Front
street, being accompanied by his wife
and parents. who had been with him
since the middle Of the week. The flu
neral service will be held at 1890
Wednesday noon at the home. and the
knights Of Pythias will conduct their
memorial service,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Interfraternity
Track Meet Finals
Come Off Today

The relay finals in the first round
of the Colby Inter-fraternity track
meet will be held tomorrow after
noon. The races are causing much
interest and large crowd is ex-
pected to be on hand.
Last week in the semi-final the
Delta Kappa Epsilon team nosed out
the Lambda Chi Alpha four while
the Alpha Tau Omega aggregation
had everything their own way with
the Delta Epsilon track men. To-
morrow the two winners Of the semi
finals will run against each other
while the losers will see what they
can do.
In the A. T. Cd. X. e. race, the
latter are the favorites. Hearon the
lead off man is a varsity relay run
ner and the man no opposes him will
have to travel to even keep near him
not to say beat him. The only
chance that the A. r. o. team will
have will be for the other three men
to beat their opponents bad enough
to cut down the lead made by
Hearon.
These will be the last indoor events
as the third round of the meet is
scheduled for after Easter vacation
when it is hoped that the snow has
/ disappeared enough to use the Gin
dcrs.
Coach Ryan is very much salts
! fled with the results so far, a good
| deal of material cropping out that
! may be of use to him in the coming
| State meet this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19

a. II. Sullivan, crew manager reports
Chat Watorvillc citizens are exceeding
~ interested and very enthusiastic
over the travel accident policy which
Abe Kcnncbcc Journal is now offering
to all its readers. old or now. Last
week Mr.. Sullivan took orders for poll
GIGS from Mayor Leon Tebbctts, City
Marshal William Murray. City Clerk
A. l.. Holmes, in addition to the large
order of the Watcrviile Motor Co. for
policies for all its employees. When
mon of such responsibility enter appli-
cation for the policy. there can be no
doubt of the value and reliability of the
Journals accident policy.
Furthermore. there can be no argu-
1nent as to the. wisdom of carrying
accident insurance. BE as careful as
You may, you can never tell when You
Will meet with an accident. Accidents
happen every day. all around you. You
can't prevent them. The best You can
do is to secure a good insurance policy
TO guard you from financial worries
should you be injured. The Kcnnebec
journal $1,000 insurance policy is we'll
within the means of everyone and the
price so low that none can afford to
be without it,
MIR. sullivan and his crew of insur-
ence representatives will be in Water
Sliie again this week, and will be glad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-19
Phi Delta Theta at
Head of Colby
Basket TOURNEY

The curtain was drawn on the
Colby Intcrfraternity basketball
tournament last Friday. leaving the
Phi Delta Theta quintet in first
place again this year. Last season
they copied first place and went
through the schedule again this year
without loss.
The member Of the winning com
bination are: John Burke 20. Of
! West Orange. n. j.; Charles Shoe
| maker IS of West Orange, n. j.:
| Horace IIolcomb 90. of West Orange
n. j.: Sherod Holcomb &c. of West
Orange, n. J.; Hilton Haines '25. Of
Blandford. Mass: Daniel Shanahan
90, of Auburn. Me: and Paul Bau-
man '26. of New Haven, Conn.
The high point individual scores
were: Burke of Phi Delta Theta. 1872
Schenck of Zeta Psi. ST: Keith of
| Delta Epsilon and Peabody of Delta
Kappa Epsilon, Il; Shoemaker OF
Phi Delta Theta. 20: Mcdonald OF
Alpha Tau Omega, SO; and Scott OF
Alpha Tau Omega. sc.
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