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The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
FINAL PAYMENT ON BEETs
MADE THIS SATURDAY

Tomorrow the growers of the Delta
district will receive the final payment
on the 1922 crop Of sugar beets.
amounting to $1.05. making total OF
$10.55 for the years crop. This will
release q large sum Of money In the
community which will mean q great
deal coming at this time Of year when
the present harvest is to be financed
and various obligations met.
The average price OF sugar from
September, 1922, to September. 1898.
was 1898. The sliding scale contract
used by the Holly Sugar corporation
has given the grower fair share of
the price received and has done much
70 stabilize financial conditions the
past year. Beets are coming 20 be the
main dependence OF many farmers for
as money crop they are unequalled,
and when about twice rs many are
grown as at the present time. Delta
county will be proportionately more
prosperous.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
w. c. 7. U. HOLDS MEETING AND
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

The regular meeting of the
w. C. T. U. was held at the home Of
Mrs. w. H. Stewart Friday afternoon.
This meeting was for the annual cleo
tion of officers and the following were
elected: President, Mrs. R. C. Egnew;
Wce-President from various churches:
Mrs. R. N. Johnston. Mrs. Edgar
Wilkinson, Mrs. H. e. Tyler. Mrs. J.
T. Welch. Mrs. Josephine Greenwell; /;
Divisional Superintendents; Mothers
Day. Mrs. H. e. Stockham; Child
Welfare Welfare. M..Ts. I. Il. Conkiin; Scientific
Temperance. Mrs. c. p. Bragg; Chris
tian Citizenship and Literature. Mrs.
W. H. Stewart; Emigration Work.
Mrs. Josephine Greenwell.
Interesting studies in government,
conducted by Mrs. Bragg, followed the
election.
The next meeting will be held on
October 10 with Mrs. H. H. Hewlett
Eighth and Palmer ALI interested in
the work are cordially invited to at
tend these meetings.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
LIONS CLUB pIsPosEs OF
VARIOUS MATTERS OF USE

At the meeting of the Lions club
Wednesday evening the matter Of
the survey of Black Mesa road was
called to the attention Of the members
by Paul Osborne. who said that the
budget would be made up for next
year In November, and a committee
was appointed to look after that
matter at once.
Judge Welch reported having re-
turned recently from Denver via that
route and said he hoped the time was
near when the scenic advantages
could be brought to the attention OF
tourists. He also said that during his
visit to Denver he had taken up the
matter OF appropriation for Grand
Mesa and was hopeful OF the outlook.
w. E Schoolfield made very in
teresang report on the tourist camp
ground and said that more than fifty
tourists had registered and made fav-
orable comments on the camp ground
Dr.. r. NJ. Ryan was good fellow
ship chairman and introduced Judge
Hotchkiss who gave q talk which was
listened to with interest Among
other things he said that 1t is just as
easy to drive . car along q narrow
road by q ditch II you keep your eye
on the road ahead. and this was true
in business. He closed with a quota
tion from Theodore Roosevelt: Hit
the line hard. don't foul and don't
gouEe."
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Change in Train Time.

Change in Train Time.
An unofficial notice has been issued
of change in running schedule of the
Rio Grande, effective October 3rd. It
is intimated that the morning train
will arrive approximately 40 minutes
earlier, while the afternoon train will
be about forty minutes later than
heretofore. Consequently the mails
will close in conformity with this
change. Definite schedule will be
announced next week.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
HOLLY SUGAR FACTORY
SMOKING UP THIS WEEK

Gray clouds belchink rorth from the
200-foot smokestack of the Holly
Sugar factory Wednesday were the
first indication of activity in what
promises to be an unusually profitable
sugar-making campaign. The outlook
for. q big crop is very favorable and
the field samples that have been test
ed average well with other years.
The machinery, which has been
overhauled thoroughly this summer.
was being tested Wednesday and the
boilers steamed up-hence the smoke.
The actual work is expected to COM
mence about October 8th. Digging
beets will start next week and the big
job will soon be in full swing.
G. J. Daley, general superintendent,
and w. l. Lawson, general manager
of the Colorado factories, were here
on Saturday on a tour of inspection
also G. NJ. d.-superintendent
of California factories.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
REPUBLICAN, GOVERNOR FOR
COLORADO FOR TWELVE DAYS

Colorado will have Republican
governor from October 14th to 26th
inclusive.
Governor William E. Sweet, Demo
crat, will go to West Baden, Indiana,
to attend meeting of governors and
will leave October 14th, and stop over
at Springfield, to address the Midday
Luncheon club of that city.
During his absence Lieutenant Gov
ernor Robert F. Rockwell will assume
the chair and look after the affairs
OF the state, we know with dignity
and efficiency.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
DELTA COUNTY CARRIES OFF
HoNoRs At STATE FAIR

Delta county carried off her full
share of honors at the State Fair. ac-
cording to a telegram received here
yesterday by James E. Beckley, chair
man of the board OF County commits
sioners. from George w. Dyer, who is
in charge of the horticultural exhibit
at that exhibition.
The message reads: won first Of
district display; first on county dis
play on fruits, rs box collection; best
collection each apples. peaches,
piu2:ss, pears. apricots and ounces; ;
over fifty first prizes on apples,
peaches, grapes. honey and cheese"
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Bio Show at Colonial.

BIG Show at Colonial.
do you know a person who seems
to be an irritable old crouch, but has
a heart of gold? Who calls his SER
wants "fatheads, fools and idiots" but
is nevertheless loved by those ser
wants? Such a character is repre-
sented in Grumpy" which win be
shown at the Colonial Theater next
Monday and Tuesday. Theodore
Roberts. the veteran Paramount art
ist, plays the leading part, supported
by May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel
Grumpy is one of the most fasci-
mating stories ever told on the screen
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
OFFICERS NAMED FOR GRAND
CHAPTER ORDER EASTERN STAR

Officers elected for the Grand Chap
ter Of Colorado. Order Of Eastern Star
at Denver last week are:
Mrs. Sarah F. Greene. Rocky Ford.
Worthy Grand Matron; Harold ].
Reed. Trinidad. Worthy Grand Pat
ron: Mrs. Amelia McClenahan, Greel-
ey. Associate Grand Matron; Howard
S. Bushnell Georgetown. Associate
Grand Patron; Mrs. Fannie NJ. Cline.
Pueblo. Grand Conductress: Mrs.
Catherine Zisch. Denver, Associate
Grand Conductress.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
WILL DISTRIBUTE FREE RIDES
FOR AIRPLANE SATURDAY

Do you want to take ride with
Tommy ThompsonL
The opportunity may come to you
II you come to the Independent office
at noon tomorrow.
At that time Tommy Thompson. of
Gates Flying Circue. will fly low over
Main street. and drop a bundle Of Del
ia Independents to the street. Fold
ed within two of those papers will be
an order for free ride in the air
plane. II you find the right one you
get a ride; If you don't, you will get
a Delta Independent, anyway-sixteen
big pages crowded full of news. live
ads and the colored section. So there's
nothing to lose and everything
to gain. The Independent IS the first
weekly newspaper In Western Colo
RADIO to stage an event of this kind.
The Colonial Theatre is going to
fling from the plane a special message
In which will be one free airplane
ticket. They are also going to present
to the lucky persons several comps" :"
to their theater.
Remember Saturday at noon the In
dependent and Colonial Theater are
going to fling from the Gates air ship
these free tickets. Be on hand and
perhaps you will be the lucky ones to
ride as our guests.
For IA years the Gates Circus has
been carrying passengers and to date
according to the management they
have never scratched a person. This
viii be your last opportunity to take
. ride in this ship this year.
The Flying Circus has returned for
five hour engagement from 10 a. m.
to p. m. and will give some spectacu-
lar aerial work at the field east OF
Delta. as well as take passengers IN
safe flights for IS ride. Children
under 16 years. $3.50.
Would you like to ride as our guest?
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
1924 BUICK TAKES WHOLE
COUNTRY BY STORM

The new 1924 Buick, prince of motor
cars. has created q sensation in the
automobile world. It IL a car with
marked individuality. The Buick has
always been a splendid car, but the
new 1924 model is better construct
ed. and more powerful and more COM
Portable car than any preceding
models.
The great feature Of the new car is
the four-wheel brake system, which
is a new thing in motordom and is
literally taking the country by storm.
The four-wheel brake has now been
so thoroughly tested that there is no
hesitation in the minds of those who
know in regard to it. Repeated tests
have proved that with these brakes q
car travelling 80 miles an hour can be
stopped within 80 feet; travelling 40
miles can be stopped within 40 feet.
1t was demonstrated the other day in
Grand Junction that in case OF an
emergency the four-wheel brake is
wonderful, when Buick driven just
under the speed limit was brought to
a stop within eight feet, just in time
to avoid running over child that had
dashed into the street
Such is the confidence placed in
the new brake system by the Nation
al Insurance Company, New York,
that they have voluntarily made q re-
ducton of 10 per cent in the collision
rates and 5 per cent in the property
damage rate on 1924 models equipped
with four-wheel brakes.
E. L. Kepler. the local dealer. has
Just unloaded carload of these
supreme cars, consisting of five 1924
Buick Fours. He will have Buick
Skies in stock as soon as they can
be had from the factory, which is so
flooded with orders that they have a
long waiting list
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Attended conclave.

Attended ConcIaVe.
A party composed OF G. S. Hender-
son, representing the scribe of Paonia
Lodge No. 46; Mrs. Mary Patton,
Worthy Matron of the Hotchkiss
chapter o. E. S.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Ben
nett returned Sunday from Denver
where they attended the annual chap
ter meetings OF the respective organi-
cations. The Hendersons took their
son Gene to Boulder where he entered
university. w. s. Henderson of Pit
kin, brother of G. s., returned with
the party for a short visit.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Do Not Expec. to Finish Contract.

Do Not Expect to Finish Contract.
Ben H. Simpson and J. P. Claybaugh
of Grand Junction, who had the con-
tract for street improvements in Delta
but on account of litigation were COM
PEELED to stop work several weeks ago,
were in Delta Tuesday and Wednes-
day. They stated to the Independent
that they had given up all hopes Of
completing the contract owing to COM
plications which have arisen here over
the matter.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28

Won Nice Car.
Dale Moore, 12-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. X. Moore of Eckert, held
the number which won the fine Dodge
car given by the Hartman Brothers
at the Montrose fair Friday evening.
The winning number was 0O2654
and was the tenth one drawn Need
less to say the boy is delighted with
his good fortune.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
His Sister Dies

His Sister Dies
L. A. Cook received message Sat
urday announcing the sudden death of
his sister in Chicago. This is the
second death Mr.. Cook has had to
mourn, as a brother died in Chicago
a few months ago. This leaves but
two members of the family, L. A.
Cook of this city, and D. P. Cook of
Salida, the latter's health being very
poor.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
To California For sojourn.

To California For sojourn.
Mrs. Martha Lawton and son James
will leave next Thursday for Long
Beach and join the lady's two sons,
Marion and Frank, who have spent
several months there. The change is
made for the benefit Of Mrs. Lawton's s
health. Her other two sons, Everett
and Norman, will take care of the
ranch on California Mesa during her
absence.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Bridge Contractor Here.

Bridge Contractor Here.
J. ]. Lumsden of the firm of Winter
burn Lumsden, Grand Junction con-
tractors who have been awarded the
contract for building the 1ew federal
bridge across the Gunnison, was in
Delta Monday, accompanied by his
foreman, Anderson, arranging to be-
gin work. Preliminary work was
started yesterday and full force will
soon be at work
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Mrs. Warmers Brother Here.

Mrs. W. W. Warner is enjoying a
visit this week with her brother and
his wife, DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Sci,
christ. who arrived Sunday from Los
Angeles, and her sister. Mrs. B. F.
Hart, who is here from South Caro-
lima. The doctor and his wife ex-
pect to leave tomorrow, while Mrs.
Hart will remain for some time.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
BIRTHS
= = = = . . . . = . = 80

Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Fogg Of Third and
Howard welcomed q daughter to their
home Tuesday, Sept. 25th.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Denny well
coined SON to their home the 25th.
The boy was named Norman Edward.
A boy. Harry Wayne. arrived the
goth at the Vance ID. Myers home.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Charged with Theft.

Charged with Theft.
On complaint of a man named
johnson of Crested Butte, Sheriff Dav-
is on Tuesday arrested a man named
Addison near Eckert. The man was
delivered to the Gunnison county
sheriff Wednesday morning at Hotch-
kiss. Addison is charged with strip
ping a car of tires, tubes, wheels and
accessories.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28

Another Car Of Poultry.
LeMarr & Bell shipped another car
of chickens to Los Angeles Saturday,
which represents a substantial in
come to poultry raisers of this COM
munity.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Ramers Sailing.

Ramers Sailing.
A message received by this office
announces that Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Ramer and daughter Rachel sailed on
Monday, Sept. 24th, from San Fran
cisco, for their home in Nicaragua, on
the steamer Argona Mr.. Ramer is
United States Minister to the South
American republic
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
To saIida to See Sod.

Mrs. A N. Crawford was called to
Salida yesterday to see her son, Buel,
who had his ankle broken in a prac-
tice football game at Gunnison last
Wednesday. The injured boy was TAX
en- to the Red Cross hospital at Sa-
Ida, where ne is slowly recovering.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Gave Intelligence Tests.

Gave intelligence Tests.
The Gunnison intelligence tests
have been given during the week to
pupils in the primary grades to de-
termine the eligibility of students for
classes. After these tests the pupils
will be grouped into three divisions
of each first and second grades ac-
cording to the work they are able or
inclined to do.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Here From Telluride.

Hefe From eTUrtd0.
Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Sheppard of
Telluride drove to Delta Monday and
have visited an this week with Mr..
and Mrs. 8. B. Mccain and Mrs. Shep
herds sister, Mrs. J. D. Nickson on
California Mesa They will leave on
Saturday for Grand Junction to visit
other relatives. Mr.. Shepherd is
wire chief for the Bell phone at Teilu-
ride, and is on his annual vacation.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Homeward Bound.

Homeward Bound.
Mrs. Ben Chambers, who has been
here the past three weeks on busi-
ness, left Wednesday for Denver
where she will visit several days and
will then go ON to her home in Eldor-
ado, Tennessee.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-28
Austin Gave Literally.

Austin Gave Literally.
The clubs of the Orchard City and
Austin communities raised $45.25 for
japanese relief, divided as follows:
Orchard City Woman's Club $3.50;
Baptist church s1225; Austin NJ E.
Sunday School $3.50, Orchard City
Community Club $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

mense catalpa tree was overturned. At the old Weatherly home, the trees were wrecked.
 Out to v.ew the Phoenix club, which was burned. feared to look at the yard of MT. and Mrs. James Bowron. Their snruobery and trees have always been so attrac-- tive and given such pleasure to so many people-like tne sweet rose garden at Governor Comer's.
 But, with the exception of thick dark evergreen which had slumped over at the doorstep of the Bowron home, the trees appeared undamaged. The Conner house roses gave me to understand they were wise enough to hover close to earth and stay at home until it was blossoming time. They were not out to try to ssop old Winter when he got sassy ana took a wild notion to whitewash all the trees. sling sleet right and left, no matter where it hit, and make folk gener- ally decide that old groundhog of his should have been strung up long ago, anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

meeting daily and wee.:y at some ones home. Here, laughter is quick and merry gossiping goes on while fingers fly to maze this or that flower wide with summer glory, moGestly dropping, or bud that. is timidly opening to life.
 What kind of flowers are they? You may not know-yet. But there are different sorts, and each group of girls is working on an especial variety. In charge of all these blooms and entrancing club settings is lovely Mrs. Richard Bowron, whose official title ss chairman of decorations.
 And the music-oh, this is to be the sweetest that can be had! Mrs. Hugh Martin is in charge.
 Mrs. Bestor Brown is chairman for the mystery teacure, and the hardest job some of the Leaguers ever will have is not to give her plans away to living soul! That would spoil the fun. Mrs. Joe Wal ker will arrange for the refresh ments, while Mrs. Alfred Shook is in charge of the tickets, and Miss Mary Ida Wood managing the puo- licity.
 Membership Has Grown
 The entire club will be decorated and flowers by the thousands will bedeck even the lounge. There is no especial color scheme. So, the world is all before the decorators
 And can you fancy the exqui- sitely pretty new gowns the girls will acquire for these carnival hours?
 Usually the League members clear from $3,O00 to S4,000 from the party, and they are setting all sails for a larger amount than ever this springtime of strange heat waves and sleet.
 The membership of the League which used to be the Volunteer Re- lief association-has grown lately from ITO to 195. And beautiful is the pledge the members make-and carry out-that they give so many hours of personal service each week toward doing good for others.
 The organization now is merged with the National Junior League as- sociation, and much interest pre- vails concerning the coming na- tional conference at Detroit in April. Mrs. o. B. Gresham will go as delegate from the Birmingham organization, and other represen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
DAMAGE INTO THOUSANDS
 ON THE SOUTHSIDE

Sad are the hearts of South Highlanders these days over the havoc wrought by the recent sleet to trees and shrubbery.
 It is declared that the damage. ia dollars and cents, actually amounts to thousands. and that 1t will take at least 10 yea . replace the beauty that has been destroyed.
 Escapes to life and limb were narrow at many homesteads, and whole trees were uprooted which had stood for years as veritable neighb orhood landmarks.
 Among two of the beautiful and majestic trees wrecked were those in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Leo K. Steiner, on Highland avenue. The debris from the broken branches was piled up to the sec ond story of the residence.
 Oid-Timer Gone
 One old-timer. so lovely, near the Jelks Cabaniss residence, was uprooted Two immense limbs from an oak tree in Mr. and Mrs Richard Johnston's yard were torn loose and thrown upon the earth In the w. J. Mcqueen yard. .Ae widespreading crepe myrtle tree probably the largest in the city andEsurely the largest in that dis trict-was uprooted, while an im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

present as girls. The fact was con soling. At least it wasn't all wom- ans or q mans hell. It was a mixed bunch. It would be terrible to go just to a woman's hell, say. The color scheme of the club was carried out-purple, green and gold-and with fe;. exceptions, ali the members had arrived at the in fernal regions. Ne tried to find out-but couldn 't-what had de- layed the others-and finally de cided that they must have got hung up in purgatory.
 Skeletons Glared
 Black skeletons grinned at us from dark corners, and the bats scared us chilly. We tried to pre- tend that we didn't belong there, but when one of the chief devils strolled up and asked us to dance, we knew our name had been regis tered with the lost. He added in suit to sauciness when he declared he was glad to see us there; that nothing could have given him more pleasure.
 The dancing went on from J till 1 o'clock at night.
 You know that Memphis band which made the ''Memphis Blues famous? Every member was pres ent. None had escaped. They made hell a regular hot-bed of jig gerish jazz when they tore loose on negro melodies, ana special solos and dances. The chief high devil came out and applauded, and asked especially that the boys play Keep the Home Fires Burning" It was his favorite hymn.
 About 40 members compose the club, who are Pi Kappa Alphas chiefly, though there are Kappa Sigmas, Lambda Chis and members of other fraternities in the group. A part of the hellish lighting was the clubs pin. traced in bulbs over the heads of the crowds.
 The dance was the clubs first and last internal party of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

contests. All of thsse >eatures are preparatory to the exc;ting Wom- ans Southern Golf ;/1ciation tournament to be heia in Fort Worth about the middle of May.
 Each Thursday, two ball four somes are going on at the Country club, where men and women, play ing together, are having delightful contests.
 There is no ensrance Tee for these Thursday affairs, but the women pay their own caddies.
 The first putting and approach ing contest will be held Saturday morning, February IF, at 9:30 a. m. All women golfers, including the school set, are urged to be present.
 Mrs. Robert Thach, chairman for the ladies' golf committee, says that there are 62 women and girls on her list of golfers. It is antici- pated that between 75 and 100 of the men and boy golfers at the club will take part in the two-ball four SOmeS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
THERE WAS REGULAR HELL
 IN BIRMINGHAM THIS WEEK

IN BIRMINGHAM THIS WEEK
 That was a clever party Friday night that the Inter Fratres gave.
 Sort of dash of newness-"dev- ilish' would be the exact word.
 For that's what it was-a "deviPs ball"-so announced and so carried out, the idea being copied right from New York after some of the frats had ''horned in" up there, they said, a few short months ago and saw such party being staged at the Knickerbocker hotel with fa- nous motion picture actors and ac- tresses-and many other notables-- present.
 The local event assembled about 800 Birmingham folk-and that meant there actually were present 300 costumes of red. For no one was permitted in unless he or she was gowned in cranberry shade.
 The city merchants were hard put to it to understand why there was suddenly such a crush on their stacks of flaming yard goods until they perused the dance invitations. AlIu IL Was WHlSpeItu tndg olc merchant had so many calls for crimson he decided that some fash ion makers had circulated the re- port that only red was going to be worn this year-and he meant to get his carload of scarlets in for the first rush sale. 8s
 Devilish Guests
 Adelaide Bynun was the pretty girl who led the dancing. with the president of the club, Bedford Scale, and she seeriec undauntedly happy even though most of her sub jects were imps ana devils.
 The guests had been bidden to 'helluva" time, so they were not surprised to see that the orchestra was in the flames first.
 The poor orchestras always get singed for everything.
 No one further was astonished to find that there were several per sons wearing George Washington costumes, in hell, as well as raft of ballet dancers, Spaniards, Arabs and bodies of homefolks. To be confidential, there was a lot of peo- pie there who some years ago couldn't be persuaded to discard split skirts. We to:d 'em.
 There were equally as many boys