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The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
DEMPSEY WINS DECISION
OVER GIBBONS JULY 4Th

The Dempsey-Gibbons fight which
had been ION again off again" for sew
eral weeks, was finally decided to be
given at Shelby, Montana, July 4.
The crowd was very small, there be-
ing less than 5000 in the arena half
an hour before the fight started. In
order to augment the crowd and con-
sequent gate receipts, the cheaper
seats were sold at IS, and s25, 900 more
was raised.
Gibbons put up a wonderful fight,
but suffered severely under Champion
Dempsey's furnishing However, he
stayed the full fifteen rounds and was
upright when the bell sounded, though
rapidly weakening.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06

Wilda, and the Misses Venie and Berta
Holyfield took in the merry-go-round
and other sights at Montrose.
Sheriff Davis was a Judge at the
races in the Montrose celebration.
The w. G. Hillman's went to Grand
Mesa lakes.
Rev. F. W. Pimlott and family spent
the day at Grand Mesa lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McAllister and
the Misses Voda Smith and Ethel
'Lomax went to Ouray for the day.
The Misses Rella January and vicy
and Georgia Kelley spent the day at
Montrose.
: Mayor Penley and wife, and Mr.. and
Mrs. p. ]. Dillon spent several hours
at the cool Grand Mesa lakes.
The editor loafed around the office
and aside from getting the returns
from Dempsey-Gibbons fight for the
hundreds who called the office, spent
the time telling you where they all
went.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
DELTA COUNTY MAN NAMED
TO MANAGE MARKET BUREAU

George W. Dyer Of Cedaredge, has
just been named district supervisor
der the new marketing law, for the
counties of Montrose, Mesa and Delta,
and will occupy rooms in the Postof-
flee building recently occupied by the
Bureau of Markets.
Under an arrangement with the Bu-
reau of Markets at Washington, D. c.,
inspectors will be licensed under the
federal inspection act, and persons,
including the shippers and associations
using the service, will receive feder-
al inspection certificate as well as
state certificate.
Mrs. T. o. Foley will again be en-
gagged as assistant to the supervisor.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
OFFERS PRIZE IN GOLD FOR
BEST NAME FOR CHEESE

Carl F. Karlen, manager OF the La
bear Cheese factory and the Cedar
edge factory, is seeking a suitable
name for his famous cheese which is
now being manufacted at both of these
places.
Mr.. Karlen will give $40 in gold to
the person making a suitable selec-
tion. The contest will be open until
August 1st and anyone is privileged to
make suggestions.
A committee to select the best name
will be chosen from the Cedaredge
Chamber OF Commerce. Names may
be submitted to Mr.. Karlen at either
Ceiaredge or Lazear.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
LOCAL POTATO GROWERS MEET
= AND PERFECT ORGANIZATION

! A very good representation Of pota-
to growers attended the meeting at the
community rooms Tuesday evening,
for the purpose of formally organizing
the Potato Growers local under the
new national and state cooperative
marketing law.
For several weeks the matter has
been under agitation, and June 80 was
the final day for signing up. Under
the direction OF Il. L. Lcesch, Morgan
Sweitzer, F. B. Kesling and others,
open house was kept at the Independ-
ent office all afternoon and until mid
night Saturday, details Of the contract
being thoroughly explained by the
committee. The result was that near
ly twice the required acreage was
signed up, there being about 1856 mem
bers of the local organization.
At the meeting Tuesday H. E. Will
son was temporary secretary in abb
sence of Morgan Sweitzer who was
unable to attend. The organization
committee reported, the report was ac-
cepted and it was discharged.
1t was the opinion Of those present
that board of directors should be
selected, as well as delegates TO the
state meeting at Salida to be held ON
Monday, July 9th.
A quorum was declared by the chair
to be present and King Banks propos-
ed motion that a board of directors
be elected. On motion the nominating
committee was named, and it was de-
cided to select one man from each
community to act as such director.
The ballot resulted in F. B. Kesling
from Ash Mesa; Royal Duggan, Lower
Gunnison; Morgan Sweitzer, Garnet
Mesa; King Banks, Upper California
Mesa; H. E. Wilson, Lower California
Mesa; Fred E. Willis, from Peach and
Uncompahgre valleys; Howard Lath-
rop, director at large being elected.
A committee appointed on bylaws
was: H. E. Wilson, King Banks, and
Morgan Sweitzer. These will report
at the first opportunity.
The following will represent the To-
cal association at the Salida meet
ing next Monday: King Banks and
H. E. Wilson. Several other members
will also probably attend.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
County Clerk Busy.

County Clerk Busy.
County Clerk Osborne has been un-
usually busy the last two working
days, having issued four marriage
licenses in that time. They were is
sued to Charles w. Brandt, Sneffels,
and Frances Elizabeth Dolph, Cedar.
edge; William C. Cawley, Cory. and
Bessie Griffith, Cory; William Wyatt
Carr and Kathryn Aurora Harding,
both of Hotchkiss; Robert Anthony
Ray, Hotchkiss and Mary Irene
French, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
.Eortieth Anniversary.

Fortieth Anniversary.
b On March list the Independent cele-
'brated its fortieth anniversary and
now comes VIII H. Mathers, a close
second in longevity, who will cele
brate the fortieth anniversary of the
Mathers' Dry Goods store Saturday,
July 14th. He is offering unusual bar
gains during the week beginning to-
morrow. July 7th. and on to the 14th,
and will keep open house for his
friends, serving refreshments from 3
to 4 O'Clock and from to 8 O'Clock in
the afternoon and evening.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
DELTA COUNTY DAIRY DAY
NEXT WEEk-11th AND 18th

! Next Wednesday and Thurs sday,
July IL and IL, are the dates Of the
dairy da. that has bean arranged
for Delta county.
Wednesday noon at Hotchkiss with
Va picnic dinner following the meeting
Wednesday at Delta. The distin-
guished visitors being guests of the
Lions club. 1t is planned by the Lions
to invite many OF those who are in
terested in dairying to be their guests
on that evening
Thursday noon at Cedaredge, the
guests Of the Cedaredge Chamber of
Commerce.
The campaign is planned for the
entire state by dairymen and others
interested in the dairy industry and
takes the form of auto tours in con-
nection with programs in different
sections. The principal speakers will
include Prof. Geo. E. Morton, state
dairy commissioner. from the Agricul-
tural College, who is an expert and a
man everyone wants to hear Others
will be w. H. Olin. agriculturist for
the d. & r. G. W. and Dave Thomas,
secretary of the state dairy council
These men all have messages of deep
interest to the dairyman and in fact
every one who is engaged in ranch
ing of any kind. for the development
OF the dairy industry has direct
bearing on all agricultural progress
and on the prosperity of the industry
as a whole.
The dairy COW is becoming more
and more important in the develop
ment OF the Western Slope and as
such is worthy Of careful study and
attention. These meetings as planned
will be the means OF boosting the
dairy industry on the slope and help
ing to solve some of the problems
that stand in the way of a more rapid
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06

Had Good Crowd.
The Gilmore Lucey entertainment
presented at the High school audi
torium Saturday night by Elmore
Lucey. entertainer, and Frederic FL
more. magician. under the auspices
Of the Boys Band, was well attended
and fully appreciated. Both men are
artists in their specific lines and from
all who attended only the most fiat
tering reports are received. The band
boys are very grateful to all those
who aided them in raising expense
money by purchasing tickets.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
NIGHT MARSHAL
is SHOT BY MEXICAN

When he attempted to quiet three
Mexicans who are alleged to have been
drinking and creating a disturbance.
at the Montrose Fourth OF July cele-
bration. Fred Stevens. Montrose night
marshal. was shot in the shoulder BY
Pedro Martinez.
Martinez escaped, but his two com
panions were arrested and fined heavi-
ly. The bullet shattered the bone in
Mr.. Stevens shoulder.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Rotary Club Tuesday.

Rotary Club Tuesday.
President Clyde Stewart presided at
the regular meeting of the Rotary
Club, which was held on Tuesday in
stead OF Wednesday this week. The
guests included Leonard Armstrong
and Harry Mcclure OF Paonia and two
representatives Of the Holly Sugar
company. G. J. DAILY Of Santa Ana,
California, and Robt. Daniels, Delta,
Oliver B. Cook. chairman of the en-
tertainment committee introduced
Miss Marian Tyler, who delighted the
club with we'll rendered reading and
Miss Helen Hillman, who played a
piano solo most delightfully."-.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
ELks DEFEAT GUARDS IN
FAST GAME TUESDAY EVE.

On Tuesday evening the Elks de-
feated the Guards after the latter had
gotten a good lead and looked like
winners. The score was 5 to 6.
Sampson and Rausch were the bat
terry for the Elks. and Sidebottom
and Wisoner for the Guards.
This evening the Legion and Odd
Fellows will mix, and next Tuesday.
July 10, the Rotarians and Guards.
How They Stand:
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Matney's Home.

Matney's Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Matney and the
latter's mother, Mrs. J. c. Gudgel, re-
turned Sunday from four weeks
tour of the state during which time
they visited relatives and friends at
Las Animas and Pueblo. At the latter
place they were joined by Mrs. Karl
Frey and two children who came home
with them for a more extended visit.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
70 Visit At Merchants.

To Visit At Merchants
Arrivals Tuesday evening were Mrs.
s. f. Merchant and two children, Cecil
and Lorraine from Fullerton. Califor-
mia: and Mrs. w. II. Notthoff and
children. Beryl and Justin. OF Los
Angeles. who will spend a month at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Mer-
ter-in-law.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Son Highly honored.

W. e. Farnham. a graduate Of Har.
ward. and for the past three years
professor at Washington and Lee
University at Lexington. Virginia, has
Just been signally honored by be-
ing appointed associate instructor OF
English literature at Berkeley, Calf
ornia. When one considers that this
widely known school has 1900 stu
dents ard employs over 1000 teach
ers. one begins to understand what
such recognition means. Mr.. Farm
ham will visit his father. r. W. Farm
ham. on Redlands Mesa next month.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Back From Sad Mission.

Back From Sad Mission.
DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Shaffer and
daughter Lois returned Sunday from
Pueblo where they had been called
by the illness and subsequent death
of Mrs. Shaffer's sister. Mrs. ]. W.
Hess. They were accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Chapman Of Den.
Ser who were recently married and are
ON their honeymoon. Mr.. Chapman is
a nephew Of DR.. Shaffer and the
couple Joined the Shaffers at Salida.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Cedar Mesa Matron Dead.

On Thursday, June %. at 8 o'clock
in the afternoon, Mrs. Ruth Gorsuch
Wiley gave up the struggle Of life
and passed to her Heavenly reward.
death being due to heart trouble. The
deceased was a daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 8. Gorsuch Of Cedar Mesa,
and the wife Of Carl Wiley. She was
born on the 10th day OF November.
1897, and was 25 years months and
1s days Of age when death cut short
her earthly existence. She is sur
vived by her parents. her husband
and new born babe. Funeral SER
vices were held from the Community
church at Cedaredge Sunday morning
at II o'clock, and the remains were
laid to rest in the Cedaredge ceme-
terry.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Marshall Pass Sheds Burn.

Marshall Pass Sheds Burn.
John Maxwell, agent Of the Rio
Grande at Delta, informed us yester-
day that the sheds on Marshall Pass
had been totally destroyed by fire on
Wednesday. As the wires were all
out OF commission further particulars
were not available.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Attending Fireman's Meeting.

Louis Seicrest left Saturday for
Sterling. where he was a delegate to
the State Fireman's annual conven-
tion to be in session July Q. 3, and
4. Mrs. Seicrest accompanied him to
Denver and from there went to Fort
Collins for a short visit with Miss
Lena Seicrest. They will return the
latter part OF the week. Louis wrote
his brother that Sterling was so full
OF firemen that they would not be
able to locate a fire should one oc-
cur there this week.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06

Had Picnic.
Nearly hundred members of Beth
Ell Sunday School of Lower Ash Mesa
enjoyed a picnic at Thompson's Grove
above Cedaredge the Fourth. After
the splendid dinner the afternoon was
spent with games and conversation
until evening.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
New Forestry Worker.

New Forestry Worker.
The United States Forestry Service
at Delta was augmented by the arrival
Monday Of G. K. Fenger from Mime
'apolis. Mr.. Fenger is a graduate of
the forestry department of the Univer-
sity Of Minnesota.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
On Way to Alaska.

On Way to Alaska.
Leaving Tuesday evening with Cor
dova, Alaska, as her destination, was
Miss Emma Tuffin who expects to
spend two months visiting relatives
there and at other points in this ;so-
lated United States possession.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Visiting Relatives Herr.

DR.. and Mrs. Robert c. Steuerwald
arrived Monday from Longmont. and
after visiting over the Fourth with
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver B. Cook, went
to Cedaredge Thursday for a few
days visit with the F. A. Briggs fam
lily. Mrs. Steuerwald will be remem-
bered by many Delta county people
as Miss Eunice Briggs. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Briggs.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Went to Wyoming.

Went to Wyoming.
A party composed OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harley Brown and Ray Swanger left
Sunday for Buffalo, Wyoming, where
they will probably remain for some
time. Mr.. Swanger's home is at Buff
falo. and the Browns will visit their
daughter, Mrs. Ed Arnold.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Say They Will Stay.

Say They Will Stay.
Marion and Frank Lawton, sons Of
Mrs. Martha Lawton, left recently for
Long Beach, California, and have both
secured good positions. They say they
intend to remain there, and their
mother will Join them shortly.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Fixing Up.

Fixing Up.
The walls of the Western Union Of
flee are being retinted this week un-
der the skilful brush Of B. L. Lay
cock. New electrical fixtures are also
on hand which will be installed as
soon as the painting and cleaning is
completed.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Guests at Conklins.

Mr.. and Mrs. Parker of Washing
ton, D. c. are house guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George S. Conklin, saving arrived
Tuesday. They expect to visit at Los
Angeles and other western points be-
fore returning home.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06

Utility Commission Hearing Here.
On July 18th the State Public Utili-
ties commission will hold public
hearing on the application of Davis
Bros. who had applied for permit to
operate a freight business between
Delta. Grand Junction and intermed-
late points
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06

Goes to Glenwood.
/ John Powers, veteran janitor in
the Delta schools, went to Glenwood
Springs Tuesday to spend week rest
ing and getting ready for the open
ing of school work.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
To See Parents

To See Parents.
Arrivals Friday were Mrs. ]. C.
Black and four children whose home
is at Blue Diamond, Kentucky. They
will spend two or three months Wis
iting the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
T. A. Shipley.
The Delta independent., 1923-07-06
Will Locate Here.

viii Locate Here.
Charles P. Elliott, recently from
Kenesaw. Kansas. is a recent arrival
and since making several trips here
he states that his health is so much
improved that he will probably locate
here. He is brother of Mrs. R. H.
Miller OF Stewart Mesa near Paonia.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-14

old dame. did you have a pleasan
chat with Mistah Mule?"
| Very" the Muley Cow replied. %
must say that l found Mistah Mule
quite gentlemanly, which is some
thing ] haven't found some of my
| neighbors. 4
Her answer almost took Mr. Crow,
| breath away.
There's mistake somewhere" he
| croaked, amid the loud laughter OF
his friends. II should like to know
what Mistah Mule said to YOU"
He said something about you, Mr.
Crow. But I'd rather not repeat it."
Old Mr.. Grow tried to make him
self heard above the clamor of his
cronies, who were having a better
time, even, than they had expected.
THAT Mistah Mule is two-faced,'
he declared. I'm going straight to
him and ask him what he means by
gossiping about me-"
well come too.' cried his friends
joyfully.
He wished they would go away. But
they all followed him as he sailed
over the hillside and settled down be-
side Mistah Mule.
What did you say to the Muley
Cow" Mr.. Grow demanded fiercely
of that dusky fellow
II done told her I didn't 'spect to
work none on this farm said Mistah
Mule with grin
"Ha! can well believe that" cried
Mr., Crow. And what else, pray. did
you say to herr"
you mean, did ! done somethin'
bout a ole black rascal who thinks
hisself mighty. snart?" Mistah Mule
inquired mildly.
A chorus of loud caws greeted this
question. And Mr.. Crow flew into
great rage.
There's no use talking with this
great clown" he said to his friends.
ITS impossible to converse with
him." And arising swiftly, Mr.. Grow
tore off toward the woods, His
friends followed him, ieering boister--
ously. And Mistah Mule gave voice
to a loud hee-haw. which only made
Mr.. Grow fly the faster.
Mister Mule stood still and
watched his late callers straggle into
the cover Of the tree tops.
II doesn't look to see that old
Crow round here again in hurry"
he murmured.
II certainly hope mott" said some-
body in a squeaky tone, right at
his feet.
My sakes." Who's here?" Mistah |
Mule exclaimed.
Copyright, 1923, by Metropolitan
Newspaper Service.)
New Britain herald., 1923-02-14
CHICAGO WALKERS
ARE POOR DODGERS
Forty Pedestrians Killed BY Mo
florists January ia

| Chicago. Feb. 14.-Pedestrians arc
better dodgers in smaller cities than
IN Chicago, but autoists are more
dangerous to themselves when the
communities are not so large, judy
ing from reports of motor accidents
in Chicago and IA middle western
cities during the first "a days of jan
uary.
Chicago has a population of 2,701,-
EOS, according 10 the 1920 census, and
the other IA cities reporting have a
combined population of 4.15S,311.
| Yet Chicago motorists killed an
even 40 pedestrians in "a days, while
the auto drivers in the other IA cities
combined claimed 80 victims.
Approximately half dozen motor
lists were killed in automobile acct
dents in the Chicago territory during
that period, however while in the
other cities, where less dense popula-
ton and in some cases less rigidly
enforced speeding laws make for fast
going, IA motorists met death in acct
dents
Reports from cities of virtually the
same size indicate that local condi-
lions may have an important bearing
on auto fatalities. st. Paul. Mimi,
did not have single motorist or Pc
destrian killed during the "a days.
Louisville. with a population less than
200 larger than St. Paul, according to
the 1920 census reported four pedes-
TRANS killed.
Oklahoma City, among the cities of
between 10000 and 100000 popula
ton, led all the rest with six motor
lists killed, and also reported the
death of one pedestrian. Wichita,
Kansas, in the same class. stood Sec
ond with three motorists killed, but
no pedestrians.
st. Louis, in the three-auarter of a
million population class. led the IA
cities in pedestrian killed, reporting
nine. Cleveland, in the same class,
reported five. Each had one motorist
killed.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-14
QUINCY ADAMS sAwYER-rox,s

People who ENJOY seeing the high
est class pictures should not miss 60
Ing TO Fox's tonight 10 see the final
showing of Quincy Adams Sawyer,
one OF the most delightful pictures
OF the season. Depicting life In a lit
tie New England village, the story
centers around a'young Boston lawyer
who comes TO the town and his ro-
nance with a blind girl In the vii
lage.
The accompanying vaudeville bill is
a good one, starring Phil Adams and
company In dandy little comedy
sketch. Some good athletic stunts,
two snappy fellows with a rapid-fire
dialogue OF comedy and two knock
about girl dancers are on the pro-
gram.
Beginning tomorrow Tom Mix in
Romance Land" rapid fire west
ern comedy drama, will hold the
screen, while the vaudeville will be
headed by Frank Whittier and COM
pany in comedy ENHANCEMENT en-
titled TN Wrong"
Laurette Taylor in Peg O. My
Heart one of the most successful
shfsys of recent years, will be seen in
the screen version OF that production
Feb. 10, 20 and 81. For the last half
of next week Mary Pickford in Lit
tie Lord Fauntleroy" will be the fea-
ture.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-14
PHIL CIT AT LYcEUM

Phil OFT and his merry-making bur
Iesauers continue to be a good draw
ling card at the Lyceum where the!
are putting on a comedy entertain
ment that ranks with the best. The
dancing doll chorus chimes in witt
some of the latest ballads and the
male trio introduces a number of SONG
features, including Remember the
Rose OFT himself, with his hui
norous cracks" and comical facia
expressions is good for continuous
laugh.
rife picture is a masterpiece OF
character acting, presenting Lon
CLANCY in "Flesh and Blood" AS a
convict who has served Is years be-
hind the bars and escapes. inten,
upon getting vengeance, he gives
marvellous portrayal of character
work.
Beginning tomorrow, the burlesaue
company will put on a new show with
new novelties. The picture will be
Charles Ray in Gas, Oil and Water
a thrilling mystery play of Mexican
border activities.
Next week Marty Dupree and her
company of dazzling dancers will hold
the boards.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-14
rHILHARMoNIo oRcnEsrRA

For many years the New Year re-
eitals OF Harold Bauer. the eminent
pianist who plays here at Parsons
theater next Monday afternoon and
evening with the Philharmonic or
chestra, Mr., Schmidt conducting. have
been events OF exceptional interest
anticipated by piano students. lovers
OF the literature OF the pianoforte and
by Bauer ''fans.'--the latter In great
est evidence. At his most recent re-
eital In the metropolitan city. Mr..
Bauer was detained by his audience
for three-quarters Of an hour after
the program had been finished. his
admirers fiocking around the piano
while he oblisingiy played encore af-
ter encore.
The notices in the New York press
are significant OF the position in the
world OF art occupied by this distin-
guished artist. whom America may
soon claim as her very own. since Mr..
Bauer viii become an American citi-
zen this winter.
Seats are now on sale at Sedgwick
a. casey's Asylum street.