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The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
MRS. ELIZABETH JONES,
DELTA cENTENARIAN DEAD

On Thursday, April 18th. at the
home of w. H. Jones on California
Mesa occurred the death of his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. the
oldest resident Of Delta county and
perhaps the Oldest woman in the
state of Colorado.
Mrs. Jones was born at Rensville,
Tennessee, on November 10, 1928,
and was SO years months and %
days of age. She is survived
by her son, w. H. Jones OF
Delta. and two other children, one
residing in California. and one else
where in Colorado.
Mrs. Jones came to Eastern Colo
RADIO in 1874, but for the past SO
years has made Delta her home.
Her death followed an accident
sustained about two months ago
when she fell and broke her hip.
Funeral services were held Satur.
day from the Methodist Church, con.
Quoted by Rev. F. w. Pimlott and in.
terment was in Garnet Mesa ceme-
terry
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
LITTLE RAYMOND STANFORD
LAID TO REST MONDAY

On Monday afternoon at 200
o'clock at the Methodist church, ser
vices were held over the remains OF
Raymond Stanford, only son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. L. Stanford of Delta. con-
Quoted by Rev. F.. w. Pimlott.
The auditorium was filled with sor,
rowing friends and the altar was
banked with flowers. They breathed
an eloquent message of purity and
sweetness. but no less eloquent and
sweet than was the life commemor'
ated.
Raymond was called away April IL
after a three days illness of intestinal
paralysis. He was three years ten
months and, twenty-four days of age.
He is survived by his parents. -four
sisters, Opal, Ruby, Iona and Wilma
and many relatives and friends to
whom he had endeared himself during
his brief lifetime.
Mr. Pimlott took his text from
those immortal words of the Master
as found in Matthew 1914. Suffer
the Little Children to come unto Me
and forbid them not. for OF such is
the kingdom OF God"
Mrs. Oliver Cook sang Dear Little
Pink Rose" and Mrs. Frank Wilkin
son and Mrs. ]. E, Chalmers sans
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
After the ceremony all that was
mortal was tenderly laid to rest II
Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
SToCkHAM HARDWARE CO.
HAS FREE PICTURE SHOW

A cast of thousands of people, hun
dreds of machines almost human in
the operations they perform, and a
$20,0o0,ooo setting provide the back
ground for the film, 1.-The Story OF an
Automobile" to be exhibited at the
Colonial theatre.
This film was produced under the
direction of the United States Depart
ment OF Commerce in cooperation
with the Studebaker Corporation and
will be shown in all parts Of the world
The scenes are laid in the new $780,
100000 Studebaker plant at South
Bend, Ind
This romance of modern manufac-
turing shows as commonplace nap
penings the wonders of motor car
manufacture such as hydraulic pres
sure tossing four ton hammer as
though it were feather, and this
same hammer forging white bars Of
the toughest steel into automobile
parts; molten metal flowing from a
coupola spout like water from fau-
Get; vast storeroom served by two
travelling cranes which transfer ma
teTlalS from Ine lOduluB uOCkS 10 any
floor in sixty seconds; a single ma
chine which drills 6s holes in the en-
gine bloc at one operation-this bloc
being held by metal straps so that It
will fit in the machine in only one
position-the correct one, which helps
to explain the perfect interchangeable.
ity Of Studebaker parts.
The story is fascinating portrayal
Of the miracles of twentieth century
manufacture. 1t will interest anyone
who ever rode IN an automobile.
After seeing it, you will appreciate
why the representatives of fourteen
nations after viewing it at Washing,
ton asked that it be exhibited in their
respective countries.
This city is fortunate to obtain this
film which has been termed "the fin.
est industrial film ever priduced."
Ie is due to the energy and courtesy
of Stockham Hardware company OF
this city, local Studebaker dealers,
that this film is to be exhibited free
OF charge at the Colonial theatre
Wednesday night. April 25. two shows
at usual hours.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
JAMES sEvER DIES AT
ADVANCED AGE MONDAY

James Bever of North Delta, pass
ed away at the family home Monday,
April 10th, after a long illness. Mr..
Bever is survived by his wife, sig
children, twenty grand children,
twenty-seven great grand children
and one great great grand child.
The deceased was born June 25,
1910, and was SO years 9 months and
81 days of age when he passed to the
Great Beyond. He has been a resi-
dent of Delta since 1885.
Funeral services were held from
the Remley Mortuary Wednesday
morning at 1O:30 o'clock, and the re-
mains were laid to rest in Garnet
Mesa cemetery.
The children are: John and Charles
Bever Of Delta; Mrs. Mary Clark OF
Chicago, Illinois; Otha Bever Of
Long Beach, California; Ernest Bever
of Seattle, Washington; and Mrs.
Celia Rode of Denver.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
FATHER AND DAUGHTER MEET
AT LIONS CLUB NEXT WEEK

Will H. Mathers presided at the
meeting of the Lions Club Wednesday
evening and gave a very lucid des-
cription of his trip back East.
Roy Butler, representative of the
baseball committee was present and
asked the cooperation of the club
during the approaching season. He
said this did not necessarily mean
money, but they especially desired
the moral support of the Club.
Guests were Rev. Ivor C. Hyndman
of Paonia and Rev. Paul A Shields of
Lazear. The latter is a member of
the Lions Club at Castlerock, Colora-
do. Resolutions of coincidence were
passed to Lions R. l.. Stanford. C. G.
Adams and B. c. Jessup, who were
not present because of recent be-
reavements in their families.
Next Wednesday evening has been
designated Fathers and Daughters
meeting.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
FOREST PROTECTION WEEK
TO BE OBSERVED APRIL 22-2s

The week OF April 22-3s has been
proclaimed Forest Protection week
by the President. and likewise by the
Governor OF the State of Colorado
During the week a special effort will
be made TO bring before the public
the vital Importance OF protecting our
forests. In the past the cooperation
which has been received from the
users Of the National Forests has
proved invaluable. In 1922. on the
Uncompahgre National Forest, only
two fires occurred. neither OF which
did much damage. due to the fact
that they were discovered and extin
guished before they had had time to
spread Both were lightning fires
and in both cases user OF the Forest
extinguished them. In one instance
in particular this was especially com
mendable. since II involved some
little Inconvenience to the stockmen
who had ridden the range since early
morning When returning home In
the evening they discovered the
smoke about four miles away. The
Ranger could not be reached, since
he was absent from his district. sc
they rode to the fire without stopping
for food Considerable difficulty was
experienced in reaching the fire be
cause darkness overlook them in a
rough country. They stayed on the
Job until the fire was controlled and
returned to their camp at about a
m. the following morning. II Is sucf
cooperation as this from the public
that has enabled the Forest Service
to lessen the damage and expense due
to forest fires each season.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
WINDOW TRIMMER AND
HAT TRIMMER FIND MATES

Herbert Hegarty, who came here
from Chicago about year ago and
has served very capably as window
trimmer for Will H. Mathers' Dry
Goods store found his life partner
here when he met Miss Mary Nav
Kinney, hat trimmer at the Glenn Mil
linery. Miss Mawhinney came here
last season. The friendship ripened
into a more serious regard, and on
Monday the couple went to Montrose
where they were quietly married and
returned to Delta Tuesday to break
the news. Mr.. Hegarty had decided
to leave Delta and the couple left
Wednesday for Durango where he will
be employed in similar capacity to
the one held here.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
MAYOR PENLEY TO DECLARE
WAR ON MoNTRoSE MAYOR

According to Captain Schell Of the
Salvation Army. Mayor Penley will
soon issue a challenge to Mayor An
derson of Montrose in a War Cry
sales campaign.
The Delta mayor contends that the
people OF Delta will purchase a more
liberal supply Of the War Crys than
the city % miles up the Uncompah-
gre.
Everyone knows about the Saliva
ton Army and the splendid work they
accomplish in every community. The
friendly challenge will be looked for
ward to with much interest. The pro-
ceeds from the sale OF the papers will
go to charity in each of the towns.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
r. o. T. c. BAND PUT
ON A SPLENDID PROGRAM

Although their audience was some
what smaller than usual, the Fort
Collins R. o. T. C. band put on a
splendid entertainment in the high
school auditorium Saturday night
They opened with Sousa's famous
march, 1.-The Stars and Stripes For
ever" Their third number, a saxo-
phone sextette, and cornet solo by
Ben Foltz, we're perhaps the most en-.
joyable of the evening. The vocal
solo by L. F. Butler was also much
enjoyed as were the two other instru
mental solos. one by Jules Lappin on
the saxophone and the other from.
bone solo by Jasper Hutchinson.
A sketch. "The Sunny Side of Dark.
ness" was very amusing and drew
much applause. The company COM
pleted the program with "The Star
SpangIed Banner. which always in
spires thrill in true Americans and
becomes immortal when rendered by
a military band.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
DELTA OLDEST RESIDENT
Is CLAIMED BY DEATH

At about 500 o'clock Tuesday
morning Thomas Vickers. one OF
Delta's oldest pioneers. turned his
face to his God and closed his eyes in
the sleep which He gives to His be-
loved
Mr.. vickers had been IN failing
health but never took to his bed en-
tirely until the last two days when a
fall rendered him unable to walk and
doubtless brought the end more
quickly.
Mr.. Vickers was born at Brinsley,
England. January 1881. He was the
eldest of II children and when 26
years of age came to America. After
living successfully in Iowa, Illinois,
Missouri and South Dakota. he came
to Colorado. He spent several years
at various places in the state. min,
ing and farming. He settled in Delta
in November 1881. and acquired prop
erty Just south OF Delta, portion OF
his place now being occupied by the
Colorado Packing company's plant.
On February IS. 1862. he was mar
ried to Mrs. Ann Nicholson, and in
March. 1904, she passed away. The
only surviving member OF the family
is his adopted daughter. Mrs. Charles
Kirby OF this city. who so faithfully
ministered to him during his long
months OF illness. He was 90 years
8 months and IL days OF age.
Mr.. vickers' life was filled with use
fulness and many months before the
end he gave himself unreservedly to
God.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church yesterday afternoon.
conducted by Rev. F, w. Pimlott
assisted by Rev A. B. Parry OF the
Baptist church.
G. F. wisoner sang. Face to Face"
and a quartette composed of G. F.
wisoner. Mrs. Frank Wilkinson and
Mr. and Mrs. ]. f. Chalmers sang.
Lead. Kindly Light"
Pail bearers were l. NJ. McMurray.
]. f Beckley. Charles Mundry, W. A.
Shepherd. r. F. Williams and John
Curtis.
There were many beautiful floral
offerings The remains were laid to
rest beside his wife Mrs. Ann Vickers.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
CRAWLING GRIEVANCES TO
BE HEARD NEXT MONDAY

A hearing on the injunction to pre-
vent the City Commission from pro-
ceeding with the proposed graveling
program includes almost the entire
city which the Lions Club circulated
a petition. securing over 81 per cent
OF the signatures of property owners,
will be heard beofre Judge Thomas ].
Black here Monday.
The case will be argued on points
Of the law wherein the objectors. it
is said, raise eight points of irregu-
larity. There appears to be no OBJ
lection to the sraveling program
proper. but those seeking the injunc
tion center their main point on the
corner lot assessments.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
BIRTHS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

A little six and quarter pound
girl arrived the 14th at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Blackburn. She
has been named Marian Eloise.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Robinson be-
came the parents Of a boy, who has
been named James Henry, on April
18th Mr. Robinson Is Forest Ran
ger in Montrose county and lives near
the Well.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Alexander well
coined a baby boy to their home on
Ash Mesa, April 9Th.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
c. J.. ADAMS LAID TO
REST SUNDAY AFTERNOON

friends of by-gone days gathered at
the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon
at two o'clock to witness the funeral
rites in connection with the burial of
Mr.. Carey ]. Adams whose death was
reported last week. There was vast
quantity of beautiful flowers as
tokens of respect to the departed one,
and Rev. A. B. Parry touched most
fittingly on the life of the deceased.
He was assisted by Rev. R. E. Sher-
man of the Presbyterian church.
Carey Judson Adams was born in
Boone County, Missouri, July "a,
1857 and passed from life April 12,
1928, age 65 years, months, and 1S
days. At the age of six years he
moved with his parents to Canon
City, and after finishing his common
school education spent three years in
school in Kentucky. His father was
a Baptist minister and built the first
Baptist church in Canon City and also
the first Baptist Church in Colorado.
After he returned from Kentucky
he went to La Veta, Colorado and for
several years was D. & R. G. agent.
Here he met and married Miss Laura
Patterson, March Is. 1879. The cou-
pie lived successfully at LaVeta,
Grand Junction and Delta. coming
here in 1883, and with the exception
have remained here since that time.
Mr. Adams united with the Baptist
Church at the age of IS years and
lived consistent Christian life. He
is survived by a wife and seven chill
dren: Carey B. Adams of Delta: A. c.
Adams of Toppenish. Washington;
Mrs. B. P. Richardson of Seattle.
Washington; Mrs. O. E. Carmon of
Santa Fe, New Mexico: Mrs George
NJ. Park of Hotchkiss. Colorado. and
Charles J. Adams and Mrs. R. A.
King of Delta. All the uhildren with
the exception of A. C. Adams, Mrs.
Richardson and Mrs. King. as well as
the wife and mother were present
when the final summons came. He is
also survived by his mother, Mrs.
Fresno, California, and his brother R.
E. Adams of Delta.
The deceased enjoyed unusually
good health until few years ago,
but for the past seven months has
been confined to his bed a great deal
of the time. Death was due to cam
Ger of the stomach. Through all OF
his suffering he showed wonderful for
titude and only waited for the oppor-
tunity to be released from his suffer
ings.
At the funeral service male quar-
tet composed of Will Ratekin. S. J.
Kyffin. o. B. Cook and J. w. Jeffers
sang Lead Kindly Light" Mrs. F. W.
Grove sang Face to Face" and Mrs.
w. L. Mack sang "The City of Four
Square"
Pail bearers were w H Stewart,
w. L. Mack. w w Gresham, R. c.
Edwards. ]. S. Ingram and R. L. Car
ter.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the
bereaved family, particularly the wife
and mother who patiently ministered
to him thru all the long months Of his
illness, remembering always her mar
riage vow to care for him in sickness
and in health till death did part
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Buy New Goods.

Buy New Goods.
Mrs. NJ. T. Miller opened her
Fashion Shop in the Delta National
Bank Building Saturday and states
that the results OF the first few days
business surpassed her most san
guine expectations. Mrs. Miller ac-
companied by Mrs. F. A. Brosius left
Tuesday morning for Denver where
she will purchase more goods for the
Fashion Shop. Mrs. Miller expects
to return tomorrow. but Mrs. Brosius
will visit two or three days longer
with friends.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Large Herd YearIinos Shipped.
Alex Calhoun sold a large herd OF
white faced yearlings Saturday to
T. Mostyn of Ouray. There were 22s
head and we're in extra fine shape,
Mr. Mostyn is shipping them to Dallas
where he has extensive grazing land.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
LARGE Glass Of Woodmen.

At the regn,ar meeting Of the Wood
men OF the World Wednesday evening
12 new members were admitted into
the folds OF Woodcraft This was Old
Guard night. Many pioneer members
were present, including J. E. Gallup
who is one OF the very Oldest mem.
bers OF the society, having paid
assessment No. I. After lodge the
ladies' of the Circle served refresh
ments. Many visitors were present
from nearby points in the county.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
MISS MARJoRY GARREN GAVE
RECITAL TUESDAY EVENING

A recital was given at the Baptist
Church Tuesday evening by Miss Mar
jory Garren, pupil Of NJ. Fern Smith
of the Hillyer Conservatory of Music.
Miss Garren gave quite a number of
difficult musical numbers in a very
able manner. She was assisted by
Mrs w. L. Mack who gave several
contralto solos
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Grand Junction Woodman Here.

Grand Junction Woodman Here.
Robert b. Rhone. banker Of Grand
Junction Camp woodmen OF the
World. attended the Delta Camp We'd
nesday evening and occupied the sta
tion Of banker in the initiatory cere-
monies. He also spoke OF the Grand
Junction woodmen having the best
baseball team on the slope and asked
for Delta's cooperation.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Her Brother Dies
Miss Kate Smith OF Chicago, who
is spending several weeks looking af-
ter business interests here, received
a telegram Wednesday announcing
the death of her brother, C. D. Smith,
at Lanesville, Illinois.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Dismissed Case.

Dismissed Case.
Game Warden, Otto c. Peterson
last week arrested Alex Boyer and
charged him with impounding fish
on his place without license. The
case came up for hearing before p.
T.. Coombe Tuesday morning. and
was dismissed after 1t was ascertain
ed that the fish had been planted by
the Delta Fish and Game club and
that Mr.. Boyer was an innocent
party.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
CHARGED With Making Goods.

Charged With Making Goods
The City police went to the home
of Mrs Mabel Sutej in North Delta
riday and arrested her on charge
OF manufacturing liquor in violation
OF the prohibition laws. Her hear
ting has been set for next Friday, the
9th.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Stephan Coming Soon.
George Stephan. who has spent
the winter in California, was called
back to Denver by business matters
requiring his attention this week.
He states that he will be here for a
short time the forepart of next week.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Winners In Oratory.

Winners In Oratory.
At the finals in dramatics and orig
inal held at Delta High school during
the week. Miss Nellie Macauley was
chosen to represent this school at
the western slope meet at Montrose
next month, in dramatic readings,
while Miss Irene Strimple was the
winner in original oration-
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
NEW SHRUBBERY HERE
FOR LANDSCAPE GARDENERS

We are requested to announce that
the shrubs of various descriptions
which were recently ordered for
Delta parties have arrived and those
ordering may secure their allotment
from H. G. Shaffer tomorrow or
thereafter.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Colonial Tonight.

Colonial Tonight.
One OF the best pictures ever film
ed is being shown at the Colonial this
week. the final showing being this
evening. This is When Knighthood
Was in Flower" and those who see
II are due for an evening OF entertain
ment never to be forgotten.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
BASEBALL SEASON
OPENS HERE SUNDAY

The first guns Of the official base,
ball season will be fired here Sunday
afternoon when the teams OF Delta
and Olathe will meet on the Delta
diamond.
The Delta boys have been practic
ing for several days at various times
and the team will be composed large
ly of last years players. The game
will be called at 2:30.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Clean-Up-Paint Up.

ciean.Up-paint Up.
The annual cleanup campaign for
the City OF Delta will begin soon and
date will be announced next week.
All civic organizations, are prepar-
ing for one big drive to clean up the
city. Work will be under the person
al direction OF Mayor Penley. Watch
this paper next week for full outline.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Brickyard Working.

Brickyard Working.
The whistle at the brick yard Mon
day morning at 1880 apprised our citi-
zens that the Delta Brick & Tile com.
pany had opened its yards for making
brick and tile. A number OF con-
tracts are already at hand and the
company expects to keep the fires
burning for several months.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Visiting Sister Here.

Mrs. Herman Elliott from Montrose
is spending two or three weeks visit
ing her sister Mrs. w. r. Johnson
and family. Mr.. Elliott has gone to
Hershey. Nebraska, and the couple
will spend the summer there where
he is engaged in large drainage con.
tract.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Caught In Tolls.
Sheriff Davis arrested Russell Lof-
ton Of Fruitland Mesa, on a charge
of having whiskey in his possession.
He will be given hearing this
morning.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
Blue Mesa Open Soon.

Blue Mesa Open Soon.
A. A. Miller. Supervisor of Roads
OF Gunnison county, spent few days
here this week visiting w. l.. Miller.
his cousin Mr.. Miller states that
the road over blue Mesa will be open
within the next few days, which is
unusually early.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Marriage licenses
The following couples obtained
marriage licenses from County Clerk
Osborne during the week: Herbert
]. Hegarty and Miss Mary Mawhin-
ney. both OF Delta; George T. Roop
and Miss F1orean Miller. both OF
Hotchkiss.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Mrs. B. o. Thorp and children ar
rived this week with their household
goods from Grand Junction and have
taken up their residence at 6S1 Dodge.
Mr.. Thorp preceded them several
days ago taking charge of the d. w.
Dickey Barber shop.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar returned We'd
nesday from a three months visit at
Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Dur.
ing their stay they enjoyed with their
children family reunion which was
very large gathering
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
John ManeIIo Dies.

John Manello. born Feb. 90. 1888,
died April IL at the home Of his cou-
sin. Mrs. Rosa Zanardi. on California
Mesa, after prolonged period Of i'll
health. The funeral took place Satur-
day at II o'clock from the Catholic
church.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20

Assisting Montrose Surveyor.
Homer Graham, County Surveyor,
went to Cimarron Sunday to assist
County Surveyor Walter H. Fleming
with some highway work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-18
Brewster Sheriff Asks Loan of
Rore That Hanged Apolinar

feet. eight inches in height and weighs
about 1876 or 40 pounds.
''Of course. the governor may COM
mute his sentence. There is an eff
fort on foot to have him do so, but
there seems little strength behind it.
However, suppose we will not know
definitely until just a few days before
the date set, and in the meantime [
wish to be fully prepared in case I
should have to go ahead with it."
Question About Hanging.
In case the rope is needed. it il
believed the Bexar county sheriff will
be willing to loan it to the sheriff of
Brewster county. Since the passage
of the law providing for execution ~
electricity instead of hanging. how
ever. it is an open question whether
Hughes will be hanged, even though
the governor fails TO commute his sem
tence. On the other hand it is point
ed out that the man has been sen
fenced to hang and if. under the law.
his sentence could now be changed TO
execution IN the electric chair.
The rope which hanged Apolinar
reposes in a steel locker in the Bexsr
county jail, having been placed there
after the execution. 1t was to have
been used in hanging Stephens, brt
his sentence was committed to life
Imprisonment and he is now in the
state penitentiary.