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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
LIONS DEFEAT RorARIANs
IN OPENING GAME OF SEASON

There was a good crowd at the
ball park Tuesday evening to take in
the opening game Of the Twilight
League. staged by the Rotarians and
Lions.
Five innings were played as per
schedule, and the final chalkup show
ed for the roarin' crowd, as against
3 for the lambs.
Norman and Parker formed the bat.
terry for the Lions, while Raber and
Davis served In = like capacity for
the Rotarians. Keller umpire.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
MISSOURI DAY TO BE
CELEBRATED MAY 26

Big plans are being made for the
second Missouri Day celebration, to
be held here Saturday. May 26.
A street parade, band music by
Blackburn's Kid Band, basket dinner.
street sports, addresses, a baseball
game. broncho busting, Forsythe's
merry go round, dance and box
ing match, will be among the fea-
lures. Full program will be announc-
ed next week
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
state Humane officer Here.

Frank T. Bright, State Humane Of
ficer, is spending the week here look
ing after various matters which have
been reported to the State Bureau Of
Child and Animal Protection. Mr..
Bright states that he deplores the
lack Of cooperation and apparent re-
ticence on the part OF officials in this
neighborhood, which makes his work
very difficult indeed. However, he
has succeeded in running down q few
cases which he has been able, to dis
pose Of according to the practice Of
his office.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Her Mother Dies.

Her Mother Dies
Mrs. c. A. Moeller received mes
sage announcing the death of her
mother at Kansas City, and left at
once for that place. She was taken
to Grand Junction by auto in order
to take the night train.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Gresham's Leaving Today.
DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Gresham are
leaving today for Montrose whore
they will remain for two weeks visit
ing friends before going on to Mississ-
ippi. They both assure us that they
will return eventually to Delta as they
like the people Of our little city much
too well to be content elsewhere for
any length OF time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
w. o. sTEFhENs CROSSES
GODS GREAT DIVIDE SATURDAY

On Saturday. May 5, 1928, w. o.
Stephens, one OF Delta's earliest pio-
neers. and for many years a promin-
ent political figure, answered the IL
nal summons and entered that land
whence NO man returns. Death came
at Los Angeles, California, where for
the past thirteen years he and his
wife have made their home, and was
due to heart trouble from which he
had been suffering since last October.
William Oliver Stephens was born
at Big Springs. Kentucky, on March
IS, 1848. In his early childhood he
moved with his parents to Springfield,
Missouri, and there he grew to man
hood. In June, 1871. he was mar
ried to Miss Mary Ellen Dryden. at
Springfield. and eight years later Mr..
Stephens responded to the lure of the
great undiscovered West and came to
Colorado. locating first at Leadville
in the boom days, and later being
Joined by his family at Gunnison.
In December. 1881, they reached
what is now Delta, travelling in a
prairie schooner. They took up a
100 acre homestead. the east line OF
which is now Delta's Main street. and
erected their little log shanty, being
the building south OF the Delta house
Just recently torn away.
Five children came to bless the
union, Of whom two-Ralph and John
ny, died in infancy, and a daughter,
May. passed away in 1898. The re-
manning children who with the wife
and mother are left to mourn. are
Miss Nellie Eva Stephens, a teacher
in Manual Arts High School, at Los
ems of this city.
Few men have had so much to do
with shaping the early history of
Delta county as has w. o. Stephens.
OF sturdy southern stock, he never
met defeat, and we who today enjoy
the blessings of modern surroundings
can only vaguely realize what such
men meant to the country.
He was one OF the founders OF the
Methodist church OF this city and as
sisted in the construction Of the
frame building at the alley in the
rear OF the present magnificent edi-
fice.
Three times he served as postmas-
ter OF Delta, and was a prominent
figure in the ranks OF the Republi-
can party during his life here. He
was one OF the incorporators OF the
Garnet ditch and a member OF the
Water Users board in the pinafore
days OF the Tunnel Project.
He passed from earthly life at the
age OF 75 years one month and 20
days. laying down his burden with
n sublime hope and trust in the life
eternal.
Funeral services were held from
the family home. 1925 West 6sth ST..
Los Angeles. at 2:30 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon. and interment was in En-.
glewood cemetery.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Carl Rupp Visits.

Oart Nupp VtSttN
Carl X. Rupp returned Tuesday from
New York and is spending the week
visiting his family. Mr.. Rupp is as
ISOLATED with the American Fruit
Growers. Inc, and reports very sue
cessful winter from business stand.
point. Owing to better facilities he
says he found It much easier to mar
ket products than from the west. He
stated, however, that the fruit pack
was very much inferior to most Of
that from this section. Mrs. Rupp
and two daughters have remained
here on account of school work and
their future plans are not formulated
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

To Telluride.
A number OF Delta men have left
or are about to leave for Telluride to
work on the big flume being put in
at that point by the Western Colorado
Power company. They are Jim Ryan,
VIM. Merritt, T. W. welch, Ira Tay-
lor and Arthur Taylor.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Thirteenth Chair In Montrose.
The Thirteenth Chair" Legion play
which met with such wonderful sue
cess here the 9th OF last month. will
be presented at Montrose under aus
pices OF Company d. 18th Infantry,
Colorado National Guards. It will be
given in the Armory on the evening
OF May 18th.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

D. 4 r. q. Mlxup.
Five cars Of coal and two empty
cattle cars left the track within two
miles OF Delta on the branch line
Thursday morning at 1880. Forum
ately no one was injured but several
cars were pretty badly damaged and
quite length Of track torn up. The
accident held the evening passenger
train to Somerset up for several hours.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Harry Williamson Transferred.
Harry Williamson, who has been a
Federal prohibition agent in Denver
for the past six or seven years, has
been transferred to Seattle, where he
will continue to make the way of the
transgressor as hard as possible.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Mothers Day at Methodist Church.
The Sunday School will meet as
usual at s:45. At II o'clock a special
program appropriate to Mothers Day
will be presented with special music
and other features. Epworth League
at 700. Evening service, lecture on
home missions illustrated with slides.
All are invited.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Burqins Shearing.

Bureins Shearfng.
A force Of men has been busy this
week at the Burgin Bros. ranch on
California Mesa, shearing the $50
sheep owned by this firm. Wool is
bringing a good price now and they
hope to receive a fair amount for the
clip.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Commissioners Meet.

The county commissioners held
their regular meeting Monday. The
usual monthly bills were presented
and approved and two appointments
were made. I. T. Hartford OF Cedar
edge, was appointed county bee in
spector and w. H. Beckley was ap-
pointed Constable Of Justice precinct
No. 1. comprising the lower end of
the county from the state bridge.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Royal Nefghbors Meet.

Royal Nefghbors Meet.
The Royal Neighbors School of In
struction will be held in Delta June
End. All Neighbors are requested to
be present at the meeting next We'd
nesday when arrangements will be
made.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Marriage Market Dull.
Only two marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk since
last issue and these are both from out
side Delta county. They are W. W.
Wallace and Miss Mildred Harter,
both OF Fruita. and Russell Clark
Gibbs and Laura Lucille Kendall
both Of Grand Junction.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Pipe Line Replaced.
The south end of Main street is
torn up this week the pipe line is
being replaced with four inch instead
of two inch. The new line is being
put in for a distance Of several
blocks
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Company c. to Montrose.

Company c OF the National Guards
will go to Montrose Sunday and thence
to the rifle range east of the city,
where the day will be spent in rifle
practice. Dinner will be served at
12 on the range. Full packs will be
carried and regular uniform worn.
Visitors will be welcome.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Fred Hooper Promoted.

Fred Hooper Promoted.
Fred Hooper, who for the past year
has been at Amsterdam, New York.
has accepted the position OF assistant
manager OF the J. c. Penny store in
Trinidad. His mother, Mrs. Lille
I. Hooper writes that they are over
joyed to be back in Colorado again
with every prospect OF staying.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Lee LeMarr Home From Los Angeles.
Lee LeMarr returned Saturday
morning from a trip to Los Angeles
where he went to look after affairs in
connection with his thriving poultry
business. He and Mr.. Bell will soon
have another carload Of chickens
ready to ship.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
r. c. Farrell Dies

r. c. Farrell Dies
/ Rudolph C. Farrell, former resident.
OF the Gunnison Valley, died recently
at hospital in Salt Lake after being
injured in a mine accident. Mr.. Far
rell was born at Garfield, Colorado.
and was 10 years OF age. He is sur
vived by five children living at Farm
ington. New Mexico.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Tea at Hospital Saturday.
The annual tea given for the bene-
fit of the Western Slope Memorial
Hospital will be held Saturday from
two to five on the lawn of the hospi-
tai A charge of 15c will be made.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Hotehkiss Couple Marry.

c. Ralph Miller and Miss Anna
Haines, both of Hotchkiss, were unit
ed in marriage at the Baptist parson-
age Thursday, May 10, by Rev. A. B.
Parry. The young couple will make
their home near Hotchkiss. They
wer accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Terrell Ellington.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Little Girl Seriously III.

Joyce, the six-year-old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, is ly-
ing critically i'll at her home from
measles and complications from which
she has been suffering but a few
days, and grave fears are entertain
reports OF her recovery.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Special Program at Baptist Church.
Mothers Day will be observed with
fitting ceremonies at the Baptist
church, both morning and evening.
The evening service will be special
program with Is young people, entit-
led, IAN Evening at Home with Moth
err"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Office in First National.
Claybaugh & Simpson have taken
offices in the First National Bank
building for the summer, which will
be headquarters for the graveling
work.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

T. o. Ons Here.
T. o. Ong, who makes his home at
Stockton, California, will be here a
couple of weeks more looking after
his property at Roubideau. known as
the old Griffith ranch.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Mrs. Wagner to Mesa.
Mrs. Walter Wagner will leave Sat
urday for Mesa to Join her husband
who has been there some time. Mr..
Wagner is a ranger of the Battlement
National Forest
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Eckert p. o. Advancing.
On April 1 the Eckert postoffice
was changed from fourth to third
class. Among other privileges now
allowed to this office is that of issu.
ing international money orders.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Rev. staIilnss to the Springs
Rev. B. F. Stallings left Monday for
Colorado Springs to attend the State
Missionary meeting of Christian
churches.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
MARKET REPORT

The following market quotations
are given through the courtesy of the
Delta Flour Mills. the Associated
Fruit Co., and Frost's Grocery:
Wholesale
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
Offices Moved.

Offices Moved.
DIR. Cook and Cook are moving this
week from the offices formerly oc-
cupied by DR.. Gresham to more spa
cious rooms in the Hillman building.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11
q. M. Raw Called AWAY.

E. NJ. Ray os this city was called
to Elkhart, Kansas, the first of the
week on account of the illness Of his
brother.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Visiting Her Son.
Mrs. Julia L. Mack arrived Monday
from Canon Witty for visit with her
son. w. L. Mack and family.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1923-05-11

Senior Play---Friday, May is. p. m.
Baccalaureate Service May 20. 8 p. m.
Senior Glass Day-May 21. 10:3o a. m.
Junior Senior Banquet %
Commencement "a, p. m.
Junior High Graduation----
----Friday. May 25. $3.50 a. m.
Baeeaiaureate Service Sunday. May 20
High School Auditorium, 8 p. m.
Professional Viola Kyffin
Hymn. Come Thou Almighty King"
- Congregation Standing
Invocation ---- Rev. Sherman
Scripture Reading-----Rev. Stallings
Music VIII Ratekin, j. A.
Ratekin, Oliver Cook. w. Jeffers
Sermon on-------------Rev. A. b. Parry
Male Quartette
Benediction- F. w. Pimlott
Recessional Viola kyffin
cIass Day Exercises, May 21, 1o:3o
q. M, n. 8. Auditorium
Class Yell
Class History Raymond Farmer
Music Senior Orchestra
Class Poem -------------Leah burch
Glass Prophecy Ruby johnson
Glass Song
Quartette- -Neiva Remington. Edith
Kurz, Lloyd Mathers Wallace Bethel
Class VIII ----------Ruel Johnson
Turning over the d. II. 8. Brand
-D Donald Marshall
Commencement Program, May Path.
9 p. M, High school Auditorium
Professional ---Helen Hillman
Invocation -----Rev. F. w. Pimlott
Music -Mesdames Oliver Cook. G.
e. Harding. ]. e. Chalmers. viii
Mack
Music--M Miss Wynne Killian, Mr..
viii Ratekin
Presentation of Class
---- Prin. l.. L. Beahm
Presentation OF Diplomas
DR.. F. w. Grove
Presentation of Special Awards
-------Arthur J. Foster
Benediction ---------- Rev. Sherman
Recessional Helen Hillman
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-01
BELOW EQUATOR

It is common for a wealthy Latin American to purchase
five or six autos at a time, great ropes of pearls, diamonds,
sapphires and rubies. This is the most interesting fact
brought from his latest South American tour by E.. M. New
man, traveogue lecturer.
Newman is enthused, and with good reason, about the pos
sibiities of trade between United States and Latin America
particularly Argentina.
He figures that South America has a purchasing power
three times as big as Frances and 10 times as big as Japan's.
There's a market worth going after.
Ten years ago, when Newman visited South America, he
noticed very few American autos. On his recent trip he found
American cars by the thousands. Our autos are SO popular
south of the equator that they have practically driven cars
of all other nations off the market.
Newman says: Contrary to the popular impression, South
American collars, shirts, underwear, hosiery, shoes and hats
find great favor.
American moving pictures are the only ones shown.
Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie
Coogan are as well known in South American cities as they
are in our own"
Good news. that We are finding such favor with our neigh
bors to the far south.
lean manufacturer, Lecturer Newman believes, because: sThe
people of Argentina are the most extrayagant race in the
world today. Their extravaganza excels even that of the
Russian nobility during the cars regime
Newman says that Argentine Women, when they appear in
public places of recreation, are so dazzingly appareled and be-
jeweled that they eclipse in splendor even American women.
All of which are surface indications of enormous natural
resources and national economic productivity that will place
Argentina-(Brazil also)-in the top ranks of world powers.
Many of us are so hypnotized watching the decay Of the
old civilization in Europe, that we forget there's a mighty
new civilization rising on the South American continent.
Argentina, in same ways, is the key nation of the world.
Psychologists know that the epidemic of world restlessness
that eliminated in the World War cropped out first in Ar.
gentina in the form of the tango, mother of jazz life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-01
THE REPUBLICAN SEARCH FOR VOTES

The Republican party in New Jersey doesn't seem to know
where it is at. In an effort to find itself, apparently, a conference
of leaders was called to meet in Trenton last week at which
time an effort was made to adopt some policy that would please
the people. AT least no other excuse can be found for the conflab
that took place at the behest of former Governor Edward c. Stokes
who is chairman of the Republican State Committee. The out
come of the conference was the appointment of a committee which
is now at work.
Anything to win, seems to have been the sentiment of those
present. The idea of adopting certain principles and standing for
them because the party believes them to be right has become
passe, judging from the sentiment expressed, and the party hence
forth is going out to win and is preparing to get behind any old
issue that comes along provided it offers a chance to get the can
didates elected. 1t does not make any difference, even, if the
party has to reverse itself the thing is to get the votes even
At the loss of prestige and selfrespect.
Chairman Stokes pointed out to his fellow Republicans that
in 1919 and again in 1922 the Democrats had won on a "wet'
platform. 1t was plain to Mr.. Stokes that the way for the Re-
pubicans to win was, to become "wet.' Following the same rea-
soning, if the Democrats had won the last two campaigns on a
''dry' platform and the Republicans had supported the "wet"
side of the issue, it would be up to the Republicans to become
dry
But what is to be gained by a party reversing itself and cur
rying public favor in such a manners In the first place, the Re-
publican party, nationally, is "dry.' It is bound to adopt a
"dry'' plank in the platform that will be adopted at the national
convention next year. Secondly, the Democrats already have
the "wet' side of the issue and it is hardly to be supposed that
the "wets'' will desert the party that has stood by them from
the beginning and go over to a party that would like to be against
them if it thought it could win on a dry policy, but having
taken the dry end and failed, and is now trying to steal the
thunder of the rival party. Not only will the Republicans fail
to get the wet vote, which is already allied with the Demo
cratic party and has no reason for changing, but the very large
''dry'' element in the state will become disguised with such a
cheap, turn-coat brand of politics and refuse to support the Re-
publican candidates.
The Republicans are losing prestige by Hopping around on
this prohibition question. The people, no matter what their per-
sonal opinions may be, will have more respect and admiration for
a party that stands for a principle regardless of consequences.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-01
YOUR HEALTH
By DIR. CLIFFORD c. ROBINSON
HIGH LOG PREssURE

NJ
Physicians who examine life in
surance applicants frequently detect
high blood pressure. Examinations
in New York by the Life Extension
Institute and by war examining
boards showed the same thing.
High blood pressure is a symptom
that something is wrong. 1t means
the heart has to exert undue force
to drive the blood through the ar
%teries. which have become thicken-
ed, restricted, narrower, so that they
supply less blood to organs and It's
sues for cell building and repair.
In other words, heart and arteries
are degenerating or wearing out,
through some cause you have ere
ated, by improper diet. lack OF exer-
else, or habits that tend to break
down your resistance and health.
The main cause of arteriosclerosis
Hardening OF the ~arteries) is high
living and high nervous tension,
Rich and poor alike suffer-
Another cause is stimulating the
adrenal glands (small organs ada
cent to the Kidneys by smoking
This affects the blood vessels, con-
stricting them and increasing blood
pressure.
Don't invite high blood pressure
by intemperance in eating or work
ling. Seek your physician before you
have to live the hygienic life you
should have developed in youth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. Why are FL guns fired for the
Presidential or national salute?-
G. II. J..
A. The origin of the custom of
firing 81 guns has been traced as
follows: Originally warships fired a
salute of seven guns, the number 7
being selected because of its mystical
| significance from antiquity. Az
though the salute at sea was seven
guns, shore batteries were allowed
to fire three guns to the ships me.
The reason for this was that sodium
nitrate was largely used in the man
! ufacture of powder. This was easily
spoiled at sea, but could be very
readily kept on land. The multiplier
3 was selected probably because of
| its symbolism. With the develop
ment of the manufacture of powder.
the number OF guns for the interna-
| tional naval salute was made to corr
respond with that of the land force
/ es. On August IS, 1875, a resolution
adopted by the United States pro-
vided that salutes be returned gun
for gun. At this time the British
salute was already 81 guns, there
fore, this number was accepted by
the United States.
@. Can a fat person float easier
than a lean person PA. r.
A. A fat person floats easier than
a lean person, for the aso that
adipose tissue Is lighter than that
/ part of flesh which consists princi-
pally of muscle without fat.
@. Who was the youngest Presi-
dent?-H. 3. ID.
A. Theodore Roosevelt had that
distinction. He lacked a month of
being 43 years Of age when inaugu-
rated.
@. Why are the days longer than
the nights at the equator Pr. L.
Mop.
A. The Naval Observatory says
that at the equator, from sunrise TO
sunset Is seven or eight minutes moro
than twelve hours. Owing to the
effect of the earth's atmosphere in
bending the suns rays, owing also
to sensible width Of the suns disk.
a little more than one-half OF the
| equator is always illuminated and
a little less than one-half is al
ways In darkness.
O. How many Pullman cars are
therein. NJ.
A. The Interstate Commerce CON-
mission says that the total numbe4
Of Pullman cars in service at thu
| close of December, 1921, was 1895
leased or otherwise acquired, 20:
making a grand total Of 1882.
@. How should FIR trees be trans
planted PA M.
A. The Forest Service says that
the proper time for transplanting
pine trees and evergreens is in Sep
TENDER. Trimming is not necessary
but special n should be taken
in regard to the roots. When the
roots are dug up a large ball OF
earth should be taken up with them.