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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-05-16
REGULAR UPPER RIVER
BOAT AFTER MAY Is

The Harry G. Drees" will start on
its regular schedule of upriver pas
senger traffic between St. Louis and
st. Paul and intermediate points on
May %, making each round trip in
eight days, laying over a day in st.
Paul and two days in St. Louis. 1t
will be the first boat in seven years
to enter such schedule. 1t will not
carry freight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-05-16
MADISON MAY GET
BARABOO RAIL SHOPS

MADISON.-Th North Western
road machine shops at Baraboo and
Elroy may be moved to Madison fol-
lowing the construction of a proposed
30-stall roundhouse, machine shops
and car repair plant here within the
next eight months, it was announced
Thursday by local officials of the
road The extensions will represent
an aggregate expenditure of 100000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-05-16
Denuding the Forest Lands.

1t is a melancholy sight to motor
over a rich region like Grant county,
blessed by nature i'll every way, and
see the destructive wrecking OF the
woodlands going on During the past
winter whole areas have been cut
away and in many cases the work has
been so poorly and thoughtlessly done
that no replacement can be made by
nature.
Left a fair chance nature will re-
store its forests. Man does not ALLOW
this chance. We have seen innumer-
able instances where farmers have
chopped every tree on a bluff so steep
that pasturage would be impossible
and then completed the murder by
burning away all the young growth
and even the grass. In many cases the
next step of destruction is witnessed
Huge vertical strips appear Ill the
friable soil unprotected by grass Gov
ering. One farmer we know will have
q hillside Of mud in his back yarj
some day after q heavy rain. The
hillside will be q wall Of loose rock
Not in "a thousand years can nature
put back that coating Of earth again
In general we think plateau plow-
lands can we'll be cleared OF timber
if the farmer needs the land for grain
or pasture Timber on steep bluffs
can be cut with discrimination, Sc
Iecting the largest trees, but leaving
enough trees for seeding and to begin
a now growth. Unlerbrush should be
carried away and bIrned rather than
burned on the ground which destroy
the thin SOIL humus and starts the
sliding process toward the valley.
AS time goes on the timber lot will
grow more and more valuable Event
ualIy it will likely be the most v2lu-
able part Of farm The man who
ruthlesaly destroys all timber on hi
place, gaining nothing in the way OF
agricultural land, is improvident and
little short of being criminal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-05-16

Senator White, wet leader is at
work GU a bill submitting the ques-
ton of the use for home brew beer
and light wines. If the bill passes the
referendum will go to the people in
1924
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-05-16

Work will soon be started on the
public library at Fennimore, a gift u
Dwight Parker.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
MISS VERL WORLAND IS
BRIDE OF CHAS. HIGHER

At the home OF the brides mother
Mrs. Josie Wcrland. Sunday evening
wedding ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. B. Parry. in which Miss
Verl Worland was led to Hymen's al
tar by Mr.. Charles Higher of this
city. were the principals.
Only the immediate relatives OF the
contracting parties were present
Both these young people are very
estimable. The bride for several years
made her home here. for the past year
or two being a hello girl" at the off.
ces OF the Mountain States Telephone
company. Her husband but recently
came here 10 make his home. but has
already made many warm friends The
couple will make their home here for
the present.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
WILL BROADCAST LECTURE
AND MUSICAL PROGRAM

Alexander Legge. president OF the
international Harvester company.
will address the public, and particu.
larly the Mccormick Deering dealers,
farmers and members of the Harvest.
er organization within reach OF KYW
radio sending station at Chicago. on
November Is. at S p. m. central
standard time. p. m. Colorado time.
His subject will be More Diversified
tion on the Farm Agriculture's Pres.
ent Need"
Mr.. Legge will personally deliver
his address by the courtesy OF the
Commonwealth Edison Company at
its studio. Chicago. through the power.
full KYW station with sending rad
ius of 1900 miles.
Following Mr.. Jegge's address mem.
bers of the Harvester club. composed
OF employees at the Chicago office OF
the Harvester company. will broad
cast a varied program OF vocal and
instrumental music and readings. You
will enjoy the old fashioned songs
and other numbers selected for the
hours entertainment.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
HOSPITAL DONATION DAY
STILL BEARS FRUIT

The effects OF the Donation Day
work for the Delta hospital which was
done two or three weeks ago is still
being felt at the hospital and did not
die as do most of such movements at
the close of Donation Day.
Every week adds new names of
merchants and individuals to the long
list OF contributors. Last month the
Hospital Aid association purchased
several porch chairs, treated the bath
room to coat Of paint and enamel,
and had the front porch and steps
painted.
During October thirty-one patients
were admitted to the hospital. and the
fact that every one OF these cases was
an operative one proves conclusively
the necessity of having well equip
ped hospital III this city.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
FORMER DELTA MAN IS
VICTIM OF AUTO ACCIDENT

Word was received here this week
Of the tragic death OF c. H Burmefst-
er at Pasadena, California, Friday.
Mr.. Burmeister had returned the
day previous from Minnesota where
he had spent several months, and on
Friday noon drove his car to the
freight depot in order to look after
some business. He was unable to use
the starter. and stepped in front to
crank it The car started at once and
hurled the unfortunate man violently
against a freight car, inflicting in
juries from which he died at $50
that evening
The family came to Delta about four
years ago from Minnesota and purch-
ased the Turner property near Sixth
and Main, but little over a year ago
sold the place to N. W. Hallock and
went to California because of Mrs.
Burmeister's health. She passed
away last January.
Four children survive, three of
whom, Jean, Milrey and Robert are
at Pasadena, and one, Mrs. Walker
Ferguson, a married daughter, at
Montrose, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
BALLOT BOX NOW READY
FOR GUESSES ON COAL

Are you lucky? Try your hand at
guessing the weight of the big lump of
coal which is on display in the Inde-
pendent window. A ballot box will be
placed in this office tomorrow and all
who wish may deposit their guesses;
the box will be opened by judges. ap-
pointed by W. L. Wade, the owner Of
the coal. and on Saturday. November
18th at s O'Clock the successful guess
ers will be announced as soon as they
can be determined. The coal is Burn
well coal from the mine operated by
Mr.. Wade, and the following prizes
will be given to successful persons:
1st prize-One and a half tons
Burnweu coal
End prize-One ton Burnweu coal.
Srd prize-One half ton OF BurnweIl
coal.
Four prizes of 500 pounds each to
the next four.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
S s. CONVENTION TO BE AT MAY BUILD ANOTHER
CEDAREDGE NEXT WEEK SUGAR FACTORY In VALLEY

Next Wednesday, Nov. IA, is thedate
set for the annual Sunday School con-
association will be the guest of the
two Cedaredge churches, the meetings
being held afternoon and evening in
the new Community church.
Several state officers will be pres
ent, among them being Mrs. H. R.
Shaw, Childrens Divisional Superin-
tendent, and Mr.. ]. G. Arnold, general
secretary, both of Denver.
All interested in this work are cor
daily invited.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Mrs. Richardson Found Dead.

old-timers OF Delta were shocked
when the news OF Mrs, r. II. Richard
sons sudden death was reported here
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
were Delta county residents for seven
teen years. Recently they have spent
the summer season on their ranch
near Cimarron, and II was at their
ranch in johnson Park where Mrs.
Richardson's death occurred. Mr..
Richardson had gone to Montrose on
business, leaving Mrs. Richardson
alone at the ranch, Upon his return,
he found his wife rigid In death near
the barn, where II IL supposed she
was attending to the usual farm du.
ties. II Is thought death was due to
heart failure as Mrs. Richardson had
been subject to heart trouble for
many years.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
ARMIST!CE DAY TO BE
OBSERVED NEXT MONDAY

The Armistice Day program will be
carried out as scheduled and previous
ly published. There will be nothing
doing during the morning The pro-
gram will start at 100 p. m. sharp,
and from that time until midnight,
something will be on all the time.
The program will consist OF a pa
rade with business and sentimental
floats to be followed by street sports.
At the ball park. in the afternoon
there will be football game between
teams composed OF American Legion
Men of Paonia and Montrose. There
will also be a military program con-
sisting OF an elimination drill. and
other drills. During the entire day. a
special reel will be on exhibition at
the Rialto entitled THE Man Without
A Country" which is an American
Legion picture.
In the evening there will be a box
ing match at the Armory which will
be followed with dancing. Blackburn's
Kid Band will play throughout the
day. Suitable prizes are offered for
floats, street sports and events.
A merry go round is already on the
ground and will take care OF the kid
dies during the day.
Large posters and small dodgers
give details of prizes and events OF the
day.
The Colonial Theatre, which also
have on a splendid Harold Lloyd pic.
ture, why Worry" is cooperating
with the Legion boys. appreciating the
fact that this is their day, and is CIV
ing them publicity through its adver.
tising feature service.
The dance at the Elks hall begins at
500 o'clock while the one at the Arm
ory follows the boxing match
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
QUICK SERVICE ESTABLISH
ED BETWEEN DELTA
AND GRAND JUNCTION

As an evidence OF improved railway
service, We call attention to the fact
that daily freight service has been es-
.ablished between Delta and Grand
Junction, and orders which are re-
cefyed up to noon OF one day at
Grand Junction. arrive at Delta early
next morning.
The morning passenger no longer
awaits the arrival OF No. 3, but reach
es Delta on schedule time.
As a demonstration OF service, a car
of piling ordered by the Independent
Lumber company for use In construc-
tion OF the new North Delta bridge,
was shipped out of Salt Lake Novem.
Der at 4:S0 a. m. and reached Delta
November 2 at 900 a. m.
A car of steel which was received
by the d. \ r. G. from the Rock
Island at Colorado Springs on Friday,
reached Delta Monday morning.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Run Down by Car.

Wednesday evening as the fine
Luellen setter belonging to Gus Sch
lapp. was gnawing bone near the
street north of Mr.. Schlapp's house,
an open Ford driven by unknown par
ties, struck the dog, breaking his back
and In order TO end his sufferings II
was necessary to shoot him. The driv-
er did not stop. but left the poor ami
NAL to writhe In agnony until more
humane hearts could act for him. Old
Don, the pet OF everyone at the court
house. the friend OF all the children in
the neighborhood. and the only com
panion OF lonely man. is gone.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Rev. Parry to Santa Fe.

Rev. A B. Parry returned Friday
from Santa Fe. New Mexico. where he
has accepted pastorate. and yester-
day the family left by auto for their
new field. Independent cannot refrain
from an expression OF keenest regret
because of their departure. They did
such splndid work during their resi-
dence here and were beloved by
hundreds who, too. Will follow them
with sincere good wishes for their
happiness
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
GOOD SHOWING MADE BY
BUSINESS COLLEGE GIRLS

Typewriter records for October
Remington awards gave Delta stu.
dents at the Delta Business college the
following:
Vena Holyfield. "a words per min
ute with one error.
Alene Hammond, 4s words per min.
ute with three errors.
Marie Coates. SO words per min.
ute with three errors.
The papers for these young ladies
have been forwarded to the New York
Remington office and after inspection
certificates will be issued.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
W. c. 7. U. WILL MEET
WITH MRS. SINGLETON

The November meeting OF the
W. c. T. U. will be held next Friday.
November l6. at the home of Mrs.
Walter Singleton. Sixth and Main.
The ladies will continue the study of
Government and Mrs. W. H Stewart
will have paper on Christian
citizenship" There will also be good
music and short program followed
by refreshments. All ladies' in SYM
pathy with the work are cordially in
vited.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09

A. E. Carlton and Spencer Penrose,
officials of the Holly Sugar corpora
ton, were here on visit to the Delta
plant Saturday, and W. L. Lawson,
general manager of the company at
Colorado Springs, was here on Mon
day.
Mr.. Carlton expressed himself as
very much pleased with the way in
which things were running at the
Delta factory, and also said he was
gratified to learn of the many. many
tons of beets which are coming to the
factory each day. He added that with
the increased acreage which could be
developed, he predicted that in 1925
the building of a factory at either
Montrose or Olathe would be in order.
Mr.. Lawson spent several days on the
Western Slope. He was looking into
the matter of transportation OF sugar
beets adjacent to the Delta mill. His
attention was called to the suggestion
made by the Independent a few weeks
ago. OF building a spur railroad onto
California Mesa, and about which
some correspondence has been ex-
changed by the Colorado Springs Of
flee and this office.
The company's engineering depart
ment now has the matter under con-
sideration and it is quite probable
that an industrial railroad will be
built onto California Mesa The ques-
tion OF truck hauling as a way Of
solving the problem is also being con-
sidered.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Rev. Mason Leaving.

Rev. W. T. Mason and wife, who
have ben pastors at the Church OF the
Nazarene OF this city for the past two
years. have given up this charge and
accepted a similar one at Ashland.
Kentucky. The change is made on
account of Mrs. Mason's health. They
expect to leave Sunday. driving over
land. They have made many friends
here during their stay and will be
followed by the well wishes OF all.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
PRESENT COMMISSIONERS
RETAINED BY ELECTORS

Eight hundred and fifty-one persons
took hand In the naming Of commits.
sioners at the biennial city election
Tuesday.
There were two tickets, the City I'm
provement Ticket, headed by A. E.
Penley as mayor, and with n. ]. Brad.
ley clerk and P. E Paul commission
er OF waterworks and sewers. These
were the present incumbents
The Taxpayers Ticket carried the
names OF W. A Shepherd for mayor; !;
Lawrence King, clerk. and Oliver
Harris, commissioner of waterworks.
For mayor Mr.. Penley carried his
precinct by 167 votes, while Mr..
Shepherd carried his by votes. On
the other two offices the candi.
dates on the City Improvement Tick.
eft ran far ahead of their opponents.
Following is the vote on the re-
spective candidates by precincts:
No i Penley 3O9,
Shepherd 142.
No. 2 Penley 1872.
Shepherd 200,
Majority. Penley. 159.
No. l Bradley 31s.
King 130,
No. 2 Bradley 2os,
King It's.
Majority, Bradley, 221.
No. l Paul 332,
Harris 131.
No. Paul 21s,
Harris 173,
Majority. Paul. 246.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
After Our Turkeys.

II. J. Shea, representing the Paden-
Thompson Produce company OF Dodge
City, Kansas. is here this week. as
sembling a carload OF dressed turkeys
for his firm. These are being received
by lie Mari & Bell and sold to Mr..
Shea's house. They will be shipped to
Boston or some other eastern point,
after being inspected at Dodge City.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Under New Manaaement

The Colonial Rooms. 321 Main St,
are now open They have been
thoroughly overhauled and have nice,
clean beds and good accommodations.
Prices reasonable Mrs. Ellen Fisher.
Prop.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Lions Club Had Good Meetlno.

There was an unusually good attend
ance at the meeting Of the Lions club
Wednesday evening ]. E. Moore was
good fellowship chairman and present
ed Marian Tyler and Bobbie Tyler.
Miss Marian gave two pleasing read
ings, while her brother played : mar
imba to the delight OF his audience.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Missouri Speaker Visits.

W. L. Brandon and family OF Pail
sade passed through Delta, by auto. on
their way to Austin, Texas. Mr.. Bran.
don will be remembered by Delta peo-
pie as one OF the Missouri day speak
ers, who was the victim OF an accident
at Grand junction, resulting in sew
eral fractured ribs.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Her Father Passes Away.

Announcement has been received OF
the death OF Mr.. Shoup, father OF Mrs.
Harry Stockham, near Fort Wayne.
Indiana, on Saturday November 3.
Mrs. Stockham has been with her
father constantly since the latter part
OF August when his last Illness began.
Death was due {, paralysis Funeral
services were held Sunday at the fam
lily home. Mrs Stockham Is expected
home tomorrow
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
w. c. 7. U. President Here.

Mrs, Anna Stevens. district presi-
dent of the w, c. T. U. passed through
Delta yesterday on her return trip
from Hotchkiss. Paonia and Rogers
Mesa, where she held meetings and
presented report OF the state
WC.TU. meeting held recently at
Fort Morgan. Mrs, Stevens plans to
make Delta and nearby points in the
near future.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
WeIl-known Man Dies.

f. f. Sands. at one time engineer in
charge Of the Uncompahgre Valley
reclamation project, died suddenly
while on a visit to his daughter at
Milwaukee, Saturday. He and his
family made their home at Houston.
Texas. where for many years he had
been a prominent figure.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Mrs. Dowd JOURNEYS On.

After pleasant visit of two weeks,
Mrs. Jane Dowd and daughter, Miss
Sue, mother and sister Of L. A.
Dowd- left for Los Angeles Wednes-
day, where they expect to make perm
anent residence
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Marriage Licenses.

Permits to wed were issued by
County Clerk Osborne during the past
week to the following: George Top
er and Harriet Hill. both OF Pueblo:
Charles Crawford and Annie Ensley.
OF Austin; R Burkett and Dot Tracey,
OF Delta.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Welch's to California.

Leaving "Wednesday were Mrs. T. ].
Welch and son Glen who will Join MIR
Welch at Pasadena, California. Mr.
Welch, who made the trip by auto
during the summer, has secured em-
ployment there.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Go To PROVO to Reside.

Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Away, OF Hotch-
kiss, passed through on their way to
Provo. Utah. Thursday, where Mr.. Al
way will be in charge of the Adventist
church.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Mrs. BIlvens Dies.

Mrs. Emeline Blivens passed away
Tuesday afternoon at her home in
North Delta. death being due to old
age complications She was born in
Ohio and was 81 years OF age. The
remains will be taken to Montrose by
the Delta Mortuary management this
afternoon for interment
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Visits Their Daughter.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Slack were here
from Lazear yesterday. They inform
us that Miss Amy, who has spent sew
eral months at Fargo. North Dakota,
is now with her brother and expects
soon TO be at home.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Arrivals From Denver,

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. Calvin of Denver
were arrivals in Delta Wednesday
where they may remain indefinitely,
They are located in the p. X. Osborn
home on Garnet Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Montrose Cattle In Big Show.

It is announced that sixteen cars of
fine cattle belonging to Al A. Neale,
James Page and Dan Hughes will be
shipped Monday to Kansas City. to
compete in the American Royal Cattle
show November 1924.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Sugar Co. Makes Payment.

The Holly Sugar corporation will
make the first payment on the 1923
crop Of beets next week. November Is.
While II has not been officially an
nounced, II is hinted that It will be
made on the basis OF Sc per ton This
Will turn about $4,000 loose in the
community. which will help some. The
payroll is being made up
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
To Open New Business.

The building at the rear OF the
Western Union, recently vacated by
McCoy's feed store, has been leased
by John Harrington and is being re-
modelled. after which Mr. Harrington
will open up a second hand store.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
M ade Record "Trip.

Made Record Trip.
o. c. Hunt made tryout with an
Oakland car Wednesday which is wor-
thy of note. He pumped the gasoline
all out of the tank and measured in
one gallon, and started to Montrose.
He made 21.7 miles on the gallon.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Hsre From Salt Lake.

P. Olson Salt Lake, in company
with his mother, arrived in Delta on
Wednesday Mrs. Olson will make her
home with her daughter, Mrs. Susie
Woods OF Cory, during the winter.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Mrs. Henson home.

Mrs. Core E. Henson, who has
visited the past month with her son,
Robert. and other relatives at Elvius,
Missouri, returned to Delta Wednes.
day.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Mrs. WaIlendorf Returns.

Mrs. T. ]. Wallendorf of Cedaredge
returned from Montrose yesterday
where she went with daughter, Miss
Myrtle McCafferty, who is returning
from an outing in California.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Buys BottlIng Works.

Buys Bottling Works.
Mont Gallup has concluded deal
for the purchase of the Delta Bottling
works from Ernest Engelhardt. Mr..
Engelhardt will devote his time to the
ice and storage business.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Hubbard to Denver.

d. F. Hubbard OF Surface Creek.
was an outgoing passenger yesterday
for Denver where he will make a
brief stay in the interest OF business.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Paonia Marshal Here.

l.. r. Hanks, city marshal and dep
uty sheriff OF Paonis, was down on
Thursday as witness in the County
Court.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Aardman Returns to Cedar.

F. c. Hardman, whose home is at
Cedar. Colorado, is spending two
months with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. c. Hardman, at Read. He expects
to return to his home Monday.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Back To Montrose.

Mrs. Mabel F'lohr, who was called
here by the serious illness of her
grandmother, Mrs. Blivens, was a re-
turning passenger to Montrose yester-
day.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Had Business at Montrose.

Forest Supervisor H. E. French mo-
tored to Montrose Monday where he
spent the day in the interest OF the
Forest Service.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
C. of c. Meeting.

c. of c. Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the Delta
Chamber OF Commerce will be held at
the Community Rooms next Friday,
November %, at $50 o'clock.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Parker Here On Business.

]. E. Parker, well-known former
Delta resident, arrived Tuesday from
Greeley where he spent several
months, and will be here a short
time looking after business matters
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
MARKETS SHOW SLIGHT
ADVANCE; TURKEYS 2lc

Following is the market report furn
ished by courtesy OF the local merch
ants. Thursday. November s:
WHOLESALE
The Delta independent., 1923-11-09
Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the Garnet Mesa
Community club has been postponed
from November IL to November 10
at the home of w. N Duling.