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The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
WOULD HAVE BETTER SERVICE
ON LEROUx CREEK ROAD

VIM. F. Stewart, who lives about
nine miles west OF Hotchhiss, was
here the first of the week comforting
with the County Commissioners at
their regular meeting regarding the
proposed change in the road up to his
neighborhood.
Mr.. Stewart states that promises
have been made to complete this road
for the past 10 years and that if
about a mile could be finished, unit
ing two other roads, it would render
great service to the many ranchers
in that community. Under the pres
ent conditions so many of them are
not able to have mail boxes nearer
than two miles from their homes. Mr.
Stewart states also that there is no
rural mail route to the newly created
school district No. "a, which he be-
lieves is the only school district in
the county SO situated.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
LEAGUE MET
AT COURT HOUSE MONDAY

One of the best attended meetings
SO far held by the Delta County Tax
payers League took place at the court
house Monday afternoon. About 35
delegates from all parts of the county
were in attendance. By special invi-
tation the county assessor, the deputy
county assessors and the board of
county commissioners met with the
Tax League About two and half
hours We're spent in earnest consider
alton of problems pertaining to the re-
duction of the assessed valuation of
farm lands in Delta county. After an
exhaustive discussion, motion by A.
E. Roberts of Paonia, was adopted. 1t
is it follows:
Resolved, that we request the coun-
ty assessor and the board of county
commissioners of Delta county to
make a reduction of one-fourth in the
valuation of the higher grades Of farm
lands in Delta county from what they
were in 1922 and that on poorer
grades of farm lands a reduction Of
one half from the assessed valuation
as it was in 1922"
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
JURY SAYS PLANTZ NOT
GUILTY MAKING BOOZE

The jury in the case of the People
VS.. J. VzPplantz, charged with making
spirituous q, ,quors, after deliberating
seven hours brought in a verdict at
IL O'Clock Wednesday night of not
guilty.
The defendant was arrested March
by Undersheriff Guy Merritt, after
he and Deputy Beatty had located a
barrel containing mash on Plantz'
premises in North Delta.
Charles E. Blaine. deputy district
attorney, represented the people,
while w. II. Burnett appeared for Mr..
Plantz.
The jury was composed of w. l..
Wade: r, A. Ashley; William Pre-
witt; w. A. Vickers; l.. L. Mcdowell;
Frank Morse; w. A. Beltz; Ed Mas
ters; w. F. Marshall; H. w. Robin
son; r. NJ. Gallup and NJ. f Watts.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS ANNETTA
SWEITZER is ANNOUNCED

On Sunday. April 1, at the Kappa
Delta Sorority House in Fort Collins,
an Easter Tea was given at which the
announcement of Miss Annetta
Sweitzer to Mr.. George Boyd was
made. Both parties are seniors at
the Colorado Agricultural College.
Miss Sweitzer has spent four years at
Fort Collins and has held three of the
highest and most important positions
open to women. She is a popular
members of the Kappa Delta Sorority
Mr. Boyd is also active in college at
fairs and will graduate from the En-
tomology department. He is a men,
Der of the Alpha Tau Omega Frater-
nifty. Miss Sweitzer is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. w
Sweitzer of Delta and Mr. Boyd's
home is at Ordway.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
EASTERN LADY OPENS UP
FASHION STORE HERE

Mrs NJ T Miller arrived Sunday
from Pitkin. Illinois and announced
that on April IA she will open up
Fashion Shop on the second floor OF
the Delta National Bank building
wherein she will display the latest
styles in ladies' and children's ready
to-wear garments. This includes
dresses. sport skirts. sweaters, linger-
lie and all lines of ladies and childreu's
clothing.
Mrs. Miller has had 80 years bust
ness experience, and coming as she
does from the big buying centers, she
keeps in close touch with the latest
touch with the latest styles at all
times. She is also associated with
two large stores in the east
Mrs. Miller would be glad to have
the ladies of Delta and Delta county
call at her rooms 207 and 20S Delta
National Bank Bldg. and feel free to
inspect her stock without any obliga-
ton to buy. Remember the day OF
opening is Saturday, April IA.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
FAIR DIRECTORS MEET
AND ELECT OFFICERS

A directors organization of the
Delta County Fair association was held
at Hotchkiss Wednesday, March IS.
George Roller was reelected presi-
dent; C. T Rule was elected first
vice: ]. f. Beckley second vice: A.
n Ninton reelected secretary and II
H Adams reelected treasurer. John
Beezley was elected director to sue
ceed George Graham and John Sipma
to succeed A. b Critchlow. Superin-
tendents were elected as follows:
Grounds. Geo. Roller. Hotchkiss
Livestock. w. B. Roe. Crawford ::
Horses. NJ. J. Keough, Hotchkiss :;
Cattle. S b. Bruce, Hotchkiss; Swine.
NJ ID. Simpson, Cedaredge: Sheep. j.
S. Foster, Cedaredge: Pantry stores,
Mrs. f. NJ Divelbiss, Hotchkiss: Hort
iculture. T. ]. Harshman, Cory; Agri-
culture and Community Exhibits. II. b.
Fetz. Hotchkiss: Apiary, Robert G
Craig. Lazear; Poultry, w. H. Lauck !;
Concessions, C. F.. Goddard, Hotch.
kiss; School Work. Miss Alice Bur
nett, Delta; Boys and Girls Clubs.
Paul S&isher, Hotchkiss: Police, w.
A. Davis: Sports and Midwest, Geo.
Roller. C. T. Rule and J. f. Beckley.
The Board agreed that the Fair
would be held September IL. 10. lS
and IA A special meeting will be
held "Wednesday, April II, for the pur.
pose of discussing the rules for com
munity exhibits and representatives
from each of the community clubs are
invited to be present.
The Board decided to take steps to
have the swamp west Of the grounds
drained so as to make the grounds
more pleasant The next Board meet.
ing will be held April 18th.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
INTERESTING COMMUNICATION
FROM FORMER RESIDENT

Mrs. Dora Fadeley, one of Delta
pioneers who has been spending
number OF months In Fort Collins a
the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. c
writes as follows:
Am writing to thank you for
the extra paper of the 10th which
received yesterday. The one of
the 23rd was taken to my daugh-
ter s12 Elizabeth St, so l received
it all right. | have bought a little
home, hence the change in ad-
dress. I don't want to lose one
of the papers.
You certainly deserve much
credit four your pains in getting
out the big edition" 1t was
fine. l lived in Delta SO years,
going there in 'S3. and can vouch
for the truth of it all Am very
sorry to see so many of the pion-
eers are passing away this win
ter. Soon all of us will be at rest
up on the hill.
This place has had nice win
ter until this month, so much
snow and now it is melting so
there is no bottom to the mud.
"Kindest regards to yourself
and wife, Mrs. Dora Fadely."
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
DELTA LODGE NO. 1885
3. P. o. E. HAS INSTALLATION

Considerable enthusiasm was mani
tested Wednesday night at the regular
meeting of Delta Lodge No. 1885 B. P.
O. f. when the newly elected officers
were installed by Past Exalted Ruler.
Carey B. Adams. The attendance was
large and the interest was above the
ordinary.
Major John R. Charlesworth was in
stalled as Exalted Ruler for the ensu-
ing term of one year. Upon taking
the chair he made a rather lengthy
talk outlining his plans for the Lodge
and the order Among other things
he stated that he had two ambitions
to crafty and that these were to
carry the lodge membership to 1000
and to build the new Elks' Home be-
fore April. 1924. The new Exalted
Ruler pointed out to the members
how these things could be done and
named as a building and finance COM
mittee the following members; ]. f.
Hillman. chairman, w. r. Johnson.
Clarence Mower, Ernest Engelhardt
and r. C. Beverstock. This commit
tee is given power to appoint sub
committees in different parts of the
county. and all work together to ac-
complish the desired end,
Following is n list of the officers
installed and appointed for the ensu-
ing term:
Exalted Ruler. John R. Charles
worth.
Esteemed Leading Knight. John w.
Maxwell.
Esteemed Loyal Knight, A. w. Mac
Arthur.
Esteemed Iecturing Knight, B. o.
Windle.
Secretary, P. f. Coombe.
Treasurer. Charles f. Parker.
Esquire. Montford Gallup.
Chaplain, Carey B. Adams.
Inner Guard. Gus Lund.
Tiler. John Warren.
Trustee, Walter G. Hillman.
Representative Grand Lodge. Luke
F. Meyer.
Alternate representative, c. E.
blaine.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
BoNDHoLDERS OF CANNING
FACTORY SELECT COMMiTTEMEN

A meeting OF the bondholders of the
Colorado Packing Corporation was
held at the office OF Millard Fairlamb
on Tuesday evening. Over so per
cent OF the bondholders was repre-
sented or over s55.O00 of the 500.
issue.
The matter was very thoroughly
discussed and inasmuch as default
had been made in the interest for the
past two years, it was unanimously
decided TO select a committee of five
20 be empowered to take such steps,
even to foreclosure proceedings. in an
effort to protect the bondholders. DR..
H. A. Smith. J. f. Hillman, A. ID. Fair
banks, w ]. Hollands and DR.. A H.
Stockham were the committee select
ed.
The Colorado Packing Corporation
have had their troubles as well as
other business concerns. large and
small. throughout the country the
past few years. The matter of oper-
alton of the plant the coming season
will depend largely upon the ability
to secure contracts for vegetables and
whether the pack could be financed
at this late season.
The 100000 dollar bond issue
which is held by Delta men is seccr-
al h first lien upon the Delt9 plant.
the Canon City plant and also 81
acres OF land at Canon City.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
MAY DRILL FOR OIL IN
PEACH VALLEY THIS YEAR

A representative meeting of Relief
eli & and Gas company was held at
Read n week ago Tuesday. Another
meeting OF this corporation for the
nurpose of electing officers and direc-
tors has been called for May End. at
the Peach Valley school house. Con
siderable interest is being taken in
the Read and Peach Valley districts
looking toward the revival and prob
o.ble active operations in the boring
for oil Many acres of leases have
been obtained during the past few
weeks and It is said there has been
some leasing on California and Ash
Mesas.
y It is a well known fact that several
|,men have been In this district looking
over the field Whether they repre-
|If1nt any companies who have their
Eeye upon this section remains to be
seen. The striking of gas at the Holly
|oSygar factory last year has caused the
foil enthusiasts to again look toward
this valley.
y ,wm Prewitt. F.. +. Willis and A. ]
Duncan were authorized at the last
Injecting of the Relief company to in.
Ivostigate several acres OF government
Hand in the territory from Read across
Peach Valley TO near Olathe. The
committee has investigated the rec
ords OF the land office at Montrose in
an effort to find out what land may be
lea sed.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK
WILL HAVE WIDE SUPPORT

A drive that is to take in every
state in the Union has been started
by the American Humane Society for
the general observance of BE Kind to
Animals Week" April to IA. accord
ing to an announcement by the Illinois
Humane Society. Plans for the week
include addresses by radio, proclama-
tions by governors. mayors and other
public officials. displays OF banners
and placards and special programs in
school and children's organizations.
The drive will end with observance OF
the teachings of the Humane Society
in the churches the plan having
been endorsed by executive commit
tees Of the leading denominations.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
D. U. GLEE CLUB
PRESENTS SPLENDID PROGRAM

The Denver University Glee Club
presented a splendid musical program
at the high school auditorium Monday
evening. Fully five hundred people
were present and all were we'll pleas
ed with the entertainment. which cars
ried to them an evenly balanced even
ing of high class music and humor.
The program opened with an or
chestra selection. which was followed
with "Carmena'' by the glee club. Mr..
Gibbs gave a fine reading, one OF Kip
lings poems. and as an encore gave
when You Pay the Bill" by Service.
Durrett, Goblin. Ainsworth and Wal
lace was enthusiastically encored
The glee club sang '1nvictus" and a
tenor solo Sunrise and You" was rem
dered by Mr.. Walton. Mr.. Cooper
came out with a selection OF humorous
songs and jokes, which made q big
hit" with the audience. This number
was followed by a splendid baritone
solo "On the Road to Mandalay" by
Mr.. Du Prau, Another number by the
glee club was followed by some
Especially" songs by Mr.. Gushee. The
glee club completed the program with
several selections entitled 'Potpour.
ri"
Immediately after the entertain
meut the d. U. students and large
number OF the audience repaired to
the Elks hall. where the Denver or
chestra kept them stepping to lively
dance tunes for several hours.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
STockHAM HARDWARE MAKES
NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENTS

Theinterior of the Stockham Hard,
ware store has been gradually under.
going through a systematic change
for several weeks and various i'm
provements are noted. Chief among
these is the arrangement OF closed
cabinets on which the contents are
indicated by samples on the outside
These are made doubly convenient by
the fact that the doors are arranged
in pairs and each door bears the
sample contained in the opposite cab
met In this way while one cabinet
is open the samples on the opposite
door are in full view OF the salesman
and not thrown back against the
wall Contents of the drawers and
bins are also indicated on the out
side by samples attached. All of the
doors, drawers and shelves have been
finished in a grained golden oak fin
ish with brass trimmings.
In the china department, new
shelves have been added to take care
of the new stocks daily arriving and
these also have been finished in
golden oak. Several potted palms
make the finishing touch to this al
ready attractive room.
The work of building the shelves
and bins was done by w d. Hines.
veteran cabinet maker and far excels
anything heretofore seen in this city
The design was secured from a large
exclusive hardware establishment in
the East and is the only plan OF its
kind on the SLOPE SO far as known.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
DELTA BUSINESS MEN WILL
DISCUSS CRAWLING PROJECT

At the invitation of the Chamber of
Commerce, business men of Delta and
all interested in the graveling propo-
sition arc urged to attend the dinner
this evening at 600 o'clock, at the
community rooms.
This is joint meeting of the cham
ber OF commerce and other civic or
CARNATIONS. Following the dinner
there will be a general discussion of
the graveling proposition for Delta
streets and those who can not find
it convenient to attend the dinner are
invited to attend this business meet
ing.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
S. M. WARD OPENS
LAW OFFICE IN DELTA

S. NJ Ward, who comes to Colorado
from Hazard. Kentucky, has opened
law office in the Hillman building and
is busily engaged in getting it fur
nished and in shape for business. Mr..
Ward has been practicing in Kentuc-
XIV since 1907, during which time he
was prosecuting attorney for two
terms of four years each.
He is accompanied by his wife and
family who will be accorded warm
welcome in all circles in which they
NAV appear. They are now establish
ed in the handsome A. F. Hyzer home
in North Delta, which Mr.. Ward re-
Gently purchased.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
GUEST DKY At WoMAN's
CLUB NEXT WEDNESDAY

An excellent prusra.n -~----.------
pared for the next meeting of the
Delta Woman's Club which will be
held Wednesday, April II, at the Com
munity Rooms beginning at 3 O'Clock.
This will be Japanese program and
refreshments will be served by the
committee in costume Those taking
part in the program will also be attir-
ed in Japanese costumes. japanese
decorations will be arranged by Mr..
Hegarty of Mathers store. Each men,
ber is privileged to invite one guest.
The following is the program:
Song "The Jap Doll" Rosa Mieda.
Paper problems of the Pacific
Coast" Mrs. H. E. Tyler.
Japanese Garden Dance. directed by
Miss Isabelle Benson and Mrs. Charles
f. Smith. Maxine Evans. Margaret
Stockham. Leora Foster. Verda Grit
fifth. Elizabeth Herendeen, Pauline Nc
Kee. Myrtle Springer, Marian Tyler.
Virginia Morris, Ruth Read. Helene
Grove. Ruth Mangus. Lois Ehrgott.
Marjorie Fisher, accompanist. Mrs. 1.
J. Deck.
Song. THE Jap Maids" from the
Toy Shop. directed py MrS. l.. "A.
Hick and Mrs. Frank Wilkinson.
Hazel Hooker. Melba Hooker, Beth
johnson. Helen Hick; accompanist
Mrs l. J. Deck.
The program will be followed by
Japanese tea. Committee Mrs. w. H.
Fluallen, Mrs. C. NJ. Hooker, Mrs. L.
A Hick. Mrs. Charles White Mrs.
Charles f. Smith.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
KNIGHT TEMPLARS IN FINE EAS-
TER BANQUET AT MGNTROSE

The banquet of the combined COM
manderies of the Knight Templars of
Mcntrose and Delta, neld at the Mas
onic hall at Montrose Sunday after
noon was the largest and most enjoy
able ever given during the years the
two cities have joined in this Easter
service.
After attending services at the Con-
gregational Church the knights and
their ladies assembled in the Masonic
hall and partook of the banquet which
was served by Mrs. ]. G. Browns cir
Gle. The banquet was enjoyed by
about 135 Knights and their ladies', of
whom about 10 were from Delta
Galen c. Pond. eminent commander
of Montrose Commandery, No. 19, X.
T acted as toastmaster.
The following program was given:
Invocation, Sir Knight F. H. Young
Address of Welcome, Sir knight D.
R Grant.
Response. Sir Knight Lawrence A
Hick of Delta Commandery.
Soprano solo, Ave Maria" Masca-
qui Mrs A r. McCrimmon Miss
Holsten accompanist.
Violin solo, ANGELS Serenade," Bra
ga, Miss Alpha Sigfrid. Accompanied
by Miss Signe Holster.
Solo. Sir Knight Albert n. Minton,
accompanied by Mrs. Minton.
Benediction Sir knight F. H. Young.
Under the direction of Major
Reeves, acting as commander of the
line of March, the Knights executed
some interesting movements on Main
street, marching down to the court
house, back to Uncompahgre and
thence to the church. The two COM
manderies formed two crosses, in the
center of one being the Stars and
Stripes and in the other the banner
bearing the orders motto, In Hoe
Signe Vinces"
The day was unusually pleasing and
will long be remembered by all the
members of both Masonic bodies.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO
HAVE ORAToRICAL CONTEST

Mrs Wayne Brenton. head of the
English department at the Junior
High school is making definite plans
for giving an oratorical program at
the High School Auditrium early in
May. The program has been outlin-
ed similar to the one presented by
this department last year in which
original orations, essays, musical
readings and dramatic and humorous
readings will be effectively presented.
Under the direction of Mrs. Brenton
and Miss Elsie Ault the young folks
have done some excellent work and
the program will be really worth
while. Date an details will be an
nounced in a later issue.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
"a. cossETT is NEW
POSTMASTER AT CEDAREDGE

/ The appointment of Harry A. Cob
BIT as Postmaster OF Cedaredge has
|een confirmed by President Harding
|ph' Mr.. Cobbett received his com
ission n few days ago.
|iMr. Cobbett has served before in
1s' capacity. having been first ap-
nted in 1909 under President Taft
h served for six years. At that
be- the Cedaredge postoffice was a
birth class office. In 1911 It was
hnged to third class. Mr.. Cobbett
Aes thorough business man; he has
ketS in Delta county since 1902 and
III past Is years has made his
ND at Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
MoDERNIZES
r, HIS MANUFACTURING PLANT

Ernest Engelhardt. of the Delta
IBcstling and Ice Works. has thorough
Ily overhauled the machinery in the
ice division of his manufacturing
p.snt and also added n new ice ma
chine electrically equipped and mod
ern in every respect. The additional
,qsipment was necessary to take care
" the increased demand for his ice
product. He looks forward to very
IucS essful year In the soft drink busi-
less as well rs the ice division.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
Compelled to Return Home.

Alfred Kyffin. n student at Colorado
College and elder son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
s. ]. Kyffin. became i'll last week and
on Thursday Mr. Kyffin went over af-
ter him, bringing him home Sunday
evening. He is improving consider
ably at this time. 1t will be recalled
that the young man suffered a severe
attack of flu-pneumonia n number of
months ago from which he has never
fully recovered. although he has i'm
proved somewhat. Alfred was a di-
rector OF the Glee Club which was
making tour over the state this
week and is naturally considerably
disappointed at the circumstance
which made It impossible for him to
go with the party
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
POULTRY EXPERT WILL
SPEAK AT EckERT II.

Professor Jameson, poultry expert
from the Colorado State Agricultural
School at Fort Collins, will address a
meeting to be held at the Eckert High
School building on Wednesday Even
ing. April 11th under the auspices OF
the Community Club.
Mr.. Jamieson's talk will cover such
topics as selection Of breeding stock.
incubation and the care OF baby
chicks. He will answer questions per
tanning to poultry which may be ask
ed by persons in the audience.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
Miss Royce Seriously III.

Miss Alice Royce, librarian at the
Delta High school, has been i'll for
the past two weeks from an attack of
flu and during the past two days her
condition became so critical, that she
was removed to the Delta hospital on
Wednesday and yesterday afternoon
at 1:30 an operation was performed
for appendicitis which had developed
in the meantime. Her hundreds of
friends await anxiously for news OF
her recovery.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
win Demonstrate Paint.

On May 3. and a lady demon
strator will be at the Stockham Hard,
ware store and will demonstrate De
Voc paints. This is the annual dem
onstration week for this popular brand
OF coverings.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
Waldo Bast Home.

Waldo Bast, son of DR.. and Mrs.
Lee Bast. is expected home today or
tomorrow from Fort Collins where he
is student at the Agricultural Col
lege. He will spend the spring vaca-
tion at home.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
erouaht Cattle Over.

Brought OdttTc OVcT
Joseph Harrington came over from
Alamosa Saturday with a carload Of
cattle which he took to his ranch near
Hotchkiss. and while here spent few
days visiting with other members of
the Harrington family.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06

Suffering from Heart Trouble.
Mrs. A. II. Stockham has been seri-
ously III the past few days from an
affection OF the heart. The lady has
been in rather frail health for several
years and her family and friends are
deeply concerned
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06
Back From California.

Back From California.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. Bowers, and the
latter's sister. Mrs. f. E. Trenner,
were arrivals Wednesday morning
from Riverside, California, where they
have spent the winter. They expect
to remain here indefinitely
The Delta independent., 1923-04-06

Judge Stewart Returns
Judge c. II. Stewart returned the
first OF the week from a business trip
to the Eastern Slope.