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The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
ESCAPES DEATH
WHEN STRUCK BY TRAIN

While returning from Hotchliss
with Ford truck at about $3.50
O'Clock Tuesday evening, C. C. South
well was struck by a work train, the
truck overturned and Mr.. Southwell
was rendered unconscious, remaining
In that condition until after he had
been brought to the Delta hospital.
The injured man is unable to re-
member anything in connection with
the accident, but parties who saw the
accident say that the train was back
ing down from Payne's siding to Aus
tin. The train was at once discon-
nected from the engine and the in
jured man was brought to the Delta
station in the way car while a mes
sage brought the ambulance there to
take it the last lap of the journey.
Mr.. Southwell was placed on the
operating table, several fragments Of
bone removed, and the injuries Dress
ed. He slowly regained conscious
ness and his condition is reported as
being very encouraging, whichis con-
sidered remarkable in the face of the
circumstances
He had been to Hotchkiss with q
load Of exhibits for the Garnet Mesa
Community Cube display.
The body of the truck was wrecked
but aside from one broken wheel the
engine and other parts are in very
good shape
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
CHURCH DECLINED TO ACCEPT
THEIR PASTORS RESIGNATION

The proposition of releasing Rev. A.
B. Parry, Pastor Of the Baptist church
of this city, was presented to the con-
gregation Sunday morning, but was
not accepted. When put to a vote,
the congregation with one exception
voted not to accept the resignation.
Mr.. Parry deeply appreciates the
loyalty ON the part OF those who ask
ed him to remain, but owing to the
state OF his health he feels that he
should have several monthS rest, and
will probably go away for time at
least. His plans have not been de-
finitely arranged.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
DENVER BOOSTERS WELCOMED
HEARTILY BY DELTA PEOPLE

The special train carrying the 75
Denver Boosters, members of the
Denver Commercial club. reached Del
Ia at 1880 Saturday morning. and
announced their arrival Wy con-
tinued blast from the engine whistle
which lasted several minutes.
A large delegation Of Delta business
mon. headed by the Blackburn Boy
band. met them and escorted them to
the business part Of the city. The
windows of the various stores had
been attractively arranged and carried
welcome cards in profusion. A specially
fine display had been arranged in
the building just vacated by the
Colorado State bank. This display in
cluded a number of fine fruits and
flowers artistically arranged, which
were the products Of the L. L Haines
and E. F. Hubbard ranches in the Aus
tin district: a display OF Holly sugar
as well as fruits and iellies which
had been preserved with Holly sugar;
flour from the Delta flour mills. butter
from the Delta creamery: cheese from
the Lazear cheese factory; pumpkin
and potato flour from the Farmers
Milling & Produce company. There
was also a quantity Of bread and
angel food cake from the Star Bakery
and pumpkin pies made from the
Delta pumpkin meal which the visitors
put away without restraint.
The various business men dispensed
freely souvenirs advertising their par
ticular line Of business. some OF which
are OF considerable value.
The special carried It own diner and
most OF the men had their lunch there
after which they spent some time in
the court yard while their band and
some entertainers furnished music.
The band came over on Main street
and played a number Of musical Sc
lectfons while the visitors called upon
the merchants OF the city.
The train left at 800 O'Clock for
Denver. They had been out for Just
. week and Delta was the last city O.
their trip.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
cEDAReooE LADY PASSES
AWAY SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The homo Of James e. Brooks, nine
miles north west Of Cedaredge was
clouded with sorrow when the below.
Cd wdfe and mother passed ON to
eternal rest Mrs. Brooks had alwoys
had delicate health and OF late has
been ailing . great deal. An operation
for appendicitis was performed At the
Delta hospital last Thursday. but II
proved unavadling and the patient
passed away Sunday afternoon At
1850, being IS years. s months and s
days old.
Mary c. Weems was born in Green
county, Tennessee, March 81. 1868.
Here she lived for some years and
with her parents moved to Illinois
and later to ansas- In Kansas she
met and married Mr.. Brooks October
3. 1884. and to them were born six
children: three daughters. Letha who
lives at home; Mrs. Bertha Cline Of
Arnett, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Fanny
Jones OF Wilson. Oklahoma: three
cons. George Of Gunnison and Willis
and Ira, both living in Delta County
The couple came to this county IS
years ago. Mrs. Brooks Was q
devout Christian woman, q member Of
the Church Of God for nearly 80 years
She had a beautiful character and will
be sadly missed by the bereaved hus
band and children a. well as by q
host Of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were conducted
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 at the
Church of God Rev. w. F. Coy Of
olathe had charge of the service. In
terment was made In the cemetery at
Delta All OF the children were pres.
ent for the funeral
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
SENATOR PHIPPs HERE YEsrER.
DAY-ATTENDs COUNTY FAIR

Senator and Mrs. Lawrence C.
Phipps and two boys. spent few
hours in Delta yesterday. In the after
noon they went over to Hotchkiss and
attended the fair.
The senator was on n tour of Wes-
tern Colorado. and told US he desired
to acquaint himself with conditions
before returning to Washington in
December.
The senator dropped over this way
on his return from his summer home
at Wagon Wheel Gap. in the San Juan
district. to Denver.
He told of some of the accomplish
ments OF the Harding administration
and the work Of the last congress. He
said the affairs Of the national admin.
istration when the Republican party
took ovar the reigns OF. government in
1891 wav in q most pitiful condition.
"Our foreign loans" said Mr.. Phipps.
had nothing tangible behind them.
A receipt merely for the money ad-
vanced was all the evidence the gov
ernment had. Today our loan to Great
Britain has been adjusted on q basis
where the United States knows ex-
actly what It II. and the rate OF In
tcrest fixed. Our foreign loans. In
cluding France and Italy are being ne
rotated at this time and will soon be
adjusted upon a satisfactory basis"
The Senator was questioned regard
ing our loan to Russia and he said:
when Italy and France are straight
ened out. there will be no question In
regard to what Russia will do"
Mr. Phipps told Of how government
waste had been cut down: how many
boards and commissions had been en-
tirely eliminated. He also said there
was much room for further curtail-
ment OF government useless expenses.
He was asked regarding the cloak
of the civil service" as extended to all
government employees. He admitted
there could be improvement along this
line, and said already efficiency ex-
perts were at work upon a more
scientific business plan. but admitted
such an undertaking would require
great deal OF time to accomplish. con-
sidering the magnitude which the pre-
sent system had been extended.
He talked tariff and explained what
the Democratic party at this time had
in mind. According to the senator
a reduction in the tariff schedule as
proposed. especially upon sugar. would
seriously hamper the beet sugar indus
try, II not compel the manufacturers
to close all factories.
When the tariff law was under con-
sideration, the senator emphasized.
the Democratic senators raised the
question wherein they claimed our i'm
ports would be curtailed. As matter
of fact our imports have increased. he
said. "Our labor. and our system OF
levels, cannot be compared to the
European laborer."
Mr.. Phipps' attention was called to
the crowded quarters of our postoffice
and he said almost every postoffice
In the United States. especially In the
rural districts are confronted with al
most the same situation. The parcel
post business alone has grown to such
a stupenduous business that every
postoffice in places Of this size must
have enlarged quarters. The senator
promised to take this matter up and
attempt to secure some relief.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
Mn. AND MRS. GEO. STEPHAN
RENEWING AcoUAINTANcEe

Geo. Stephan. ex-Lieutenant Govern
or, and wife. arrived Wednesday from
California and will spend several days
here looking after business matters
and renewing acquaintances with their
many friends In Delta.
They have been spending some time
in the great Northwest, including the
Yellowstone National Park and other
points Of interest along the way
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
r.vIor vIsIts County Fair.

Congressman Edward T. Taylor was
in attendance at the Delta County
Fair yesterday. Mr.. Taylor was re-
newing acquaintances with his many
friends. He 10 looking fine: says his
health has been regained. He will 20
to Montrose next week to attend their
big fair.
The Delta independent., 1923-09-14
TAKING OVER PROPERTY
OF CANNING COMPANY

Millard Fairlamb. attorney, and
Herbert Chase, Receiver for the Colo
RADIO Packing corporation, left Mon
day for Canon City on matters in
connection with the foreclosing OF the
mortgages against that corporation,
covering the properties at both Canon
City and Delta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-22
FRIGHT WORD" Often
HARD TO CHOOSE
Study Of Dictionary is a Profitable
Habit for Business Men

Inability to choose the right word
often places ayspeaker in an embar-
raising position. Many business
men lose much valuable time because
they find it difficult to express what
they want to say when they dictate
their correspondence. Greater free
dom and accuracy in speaking and
writing can be acquired by studying
a dictionary. A few minutes devoted
to the study of words and their mean
ing each day will in short time re-
suit in great benefit to any one who
will put that practice to a test.
The New Universities Dictionary
being offered to the readers of this
paper is particularly adapted to aid
these who wish to acquire greater
familiarity with the English language.
Il contains all the new words which
have come into common and proper
use in recent years. It's definitions
are simple and accurate. making 1t
possible to choose words that will
best serve the purpose Of correct
speaking and writing. Many Of the
new words that have been brought
into use through such specialized
activities as war. aviation, golf. base
ball and other forms of sports. have
been conveniently classified in sup
Elementary dictionaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-22

affair was brilliant success IN
every detail.
The hall was beautifully decorated
Tor the occasion. The EVENINGS nro
gram opened with an organ recital
ny Mrs. Mildred Weston. which was
followed by the White Review given
by five young ladies from the White
Bureau OF Entertainment Of Boston.
and the entertainment consisted Of
piano. violin and vocal solos and
readings, which were given in an ex-
cellent manner. A drill given by
Past Commander Frank r. Madden.
and Sir Knights Sherman Shumway,
Guy Conant. George l.. H. Smith
Myron j. Smith. George A. Moore,
Leon Symons and L. H. Whitney
Edgar l.. Ford acted as director.
Special cars were run from Madison
to accommodate up river knights
and their ladies'. About ESQ were
present.
After the program a delicious lunch
was served under the direction Of
Miss Gladys IIamor. the supervisor
schools, assisted by the following
High school young ladies': Misses
Mary Merrill, Phyllis Whiting. Ag-
mes Cockburn, Dorothy NJ. Nye, Helen
Leighton, Dorothy Smith, Edna Mad
den, and Doris Sylvester and Miss
Bernice Holt.
The committee directing the gem
eral arrangements was composed of
Commander G. Ernest Avore. Cen
eralissimo r. f. Atwood and Cap
tain General Carlton NJ. Holt. to
whom mitch credit is due for the de-
lightful evening.
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COMING EVENTS

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of Skowhegan will be held this
Thursday afternoon in the parlors
of the public library on the birthday
of the late Governor Abner COburn
as is the custom each year. 1t was
Trough the generosity of this gen.
tleman that the al Il was organized
many years to carry on it's work.
The first president of the Aid Socie-
ty was Mrs. Helen Coburn, the wife
of Stephen Coburn one Of the broth
ers of the late Governor. The retr-
ing president is Mrs. Eugenie r.
Merriam, who has been most efficient
in this office during her term of Of
fce.
On Monday evening the ladies of
Sk0whegan Sorosis will enjoy a So
cial evening which will be held at
the parlors Of the prblic library and
which event Isl being directed by a
Lathe. chairman. Miss Mildred Beale,
Mrs. Damase LaFond, and Miss
Gertrude Sampson.
At the regular meeting Of the
Skowhegan Lodge knights Of Ply
thiar 70. which will be held in Castle
Hall this TIL .sday evening, the
rank Of Page will be conferred upon
: class OF candidates.
The ladies Of the Business and
Professional Womans club will
&c e a supper in the club rooms
Saturday night.
The last basketball game Of the
season for the S. II. s. Girls team
will be played with the girls from
the Waterville high at Watervillc
tomorrow. Friday evening.
On Wednesday afternoon, March
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-22
Soviet Trade Monopoly
Aided by SiberianS

VladivoGtol. Feb. -(Mail)-NIr.
l.. Serebria&off, former assistant
minister of communications, has been
sent here as the representative of the
department of labor and defense.
This is the highest department Of the
state and comprises the most highly
placed communists.
On January 80. the customs house
was closed for all commercial opera
tons, and no goods can be imported
until it has been proved that they
are not in the category of those
whose import has been forbidden by
order of the Soviet government.
The opinion was expressed at a
meeting of the Far Eastern board of
communications that the monopoly
of foreign trade bv the government
as political weapon against the
capitalistic countries. would not give
the same result in the Far Fast as it
WOULD on the Western front. owing
to the fact that the one. nation whose
frontiers march with those Of Russia
is China, and 'the political opinion of
China is dictated by the Western
World"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-22
UNITY

Mrs. c. w. Whitney returned from
Medford Mass, Saturday. where she
had been the guest of her sister Mrs.
Alfred Bradford.
Mrs. A. i. McManu- returned from
Waterville Friday, where she had
been the guest Of friends for the past
week.
Mrs. G. T. Whitaker passed the
week end with friends in Waterville.
Miss Edna Conner returned from
Oldtown Monday. where she has been
caring for patient in the Penobscot
general hospital. -
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Emery returned
from Waterville Monday, where Mr..
Emery has been for medical treat
ment.. # & NJ /.
Victor Gregoire of. Palermo il the
guest OF his mother. Mrs. Naomi
GreEore. .-r
Mrs. F. NJ. Fairbanks is quite III
at her home in Pittsfield. pf
Gladys Bowden and Marion Mou1-
tor were guests of relatives in Wins
low the past week. y
Esther ssanderson Of Belfast Il the
Luest OF MIR. and Mrs. L. w. Knig..t.
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PERSONAL MENTION

R.~F. Washburn was in Fairfield
on business Wednesday.
Miss Doris Nigue and Omar Vigue
went to Augusta Wednesday to visit
with their aunt, Mrs. Harry Sawyer.
Mrs. Alfred Adams. who was a sur
gical patient at the Somerset hospi-
tai stood the trip home in Madison
very well and is getting along nicely.
Miss Elva Walker, thu 16-year- old
daughter Of Mr.. and AIRS. Wilburt
Walker of North Arson, is a surgical
patient at the kennebec Valley
hospital, where she was operated
upon the first Of the week.
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth. a
past regent and Mrs. Vina Green
wood. secretary Of the Eunice Farms
worth Chapter of the d. A. r. and
one of the State officers. went to Wa :
tcrville to attend the annual council
which is being held in that city.
Skowhegan friends Of Miss Flea
nor HAYES. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John D. Symons of Water street who
is senior at Colby college will be in
terested to know that. at a recent
meeting Of the Dramatic club Of the
Woman's division of the college, she
was a member 0. cast which pre-
scented at it's regular meeting two
one-act plays. of which it is reported
that the parts were, verX cleverly
done and showed well the ability Of
the girls taking part.
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FREEDOM

Robert Fuller is in Boston, visiting
relatives.
Roy Sparrow of Thorndike visited
his parents. Mr.. and y S. Willard
Sparrow. on Tuesday.
The senior drama of Freedom aca-
denny has been postponed. owing to
the bad condition Of the roads.
Dirigo grange has received 10 new
applications for membership.
Mrs. Henry Clement and daughter
are visiting in Belfast.
Freedom academy is closed this
week for the spring vacation. The
spring term will open next Monday.
March 90.
Mrs. Frank Tyler will entertain
the Ladies' circle on Thursday at her
home.
Seth Banton was in'Waterville on
business. last Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-22
PERSONAL MENTION

a. L. Conant a local contractor.
went to Portland on business We'd
nesday.
Mrs. II. A. Burton Of the Lakewood
road is receiving medical treatment
at the Kennebec Valley hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Barnes Of
Cornville were in town Wednesday
on their way to Augusta on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. Webb went to
Bath Wednesday where they will
visit for the remainder Of the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Patten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fall have been
entertaining for several days. Mrs.
Tails sister, Miss Florence Tracy Of
CWnville.
Mrs. True Ellis has been substitut-
ing,i in the fifth grade at the Park
building during the illness Of the
TEACHER. Mrs. Della stone.
Mrs Carrie l.. Bragg and her
daughter. Mrs. Emma E. Folsom re-
ceptly visited with friends and rela-
tives in Fairfield and Waterville.
Mrs. Charles C. Cleveland and
daughter. Ann Luella. are both i'll at
their homes on Madison avenue with
grin colds.
Mrs. Rose Strickland and son.
Lewis Of Hinckley are in town the
SuEStS VI Nli AotA . 'iN'N~A
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gilhllian Of Mount Pleasant avenue.
Mrs. Annie Henderson and Mrs.
Peter Laney went to Waterville
Wednesday to visit with Miss Ella
Iashon. who is i'll at the home OF
her sister and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Toulouse in that city.
Bank Commissioner Fred Foss
Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence. who
attended the Ladies' night given by
De Molay Commandery Tuesday
night. returned to Augusta Wednes-
day where they are passing the win
ten
Mrs Pauline Bragg Green. chief
operator Of the Maine Telephone and
Telegraph company and Miss Ger
trude Laney. another OPERATOR was
in Readfield on business Wednesday,.
They passed the night in Waterville
AM were guests OF Mrs. Green's
hr kher and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Les
ter Bragg.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Paddock
Of Portland and their daughter. Miss
Winona Paddock. who teaches at
Eumford will return to Portland to-
day after being in town to attend the
funeral on Wednesday Of their son
and brother. Roy w. Paddock. Miss
Paddock will have a vacation Of two
weeks as the school closes this week
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Pleads Guilty to
Charge of Larceny

Madison, Me-. March q Especially
Raymond Hayford. aged 20. pied
guilty before Judge ]. +. Withee
Tuesday afternoon to the charge OF
larceny Of $3.50 from the room of
Walter Tobin at the Madison House
on the evening Of March IA. After
being questioned by County Attor-
ncy James n. Thorne HayfOrd was
taken to tie County Jail at Show
hogan to await the action of the
Grand Jury at the April term of
court.
The arrest of Hayford was brought
about through bit of clever work
on the part of Chief of Police c. A.
Ianders Tho loss being reported
the next morning after the larceny
| was found by the officer that Hay
ford was spending money freely.
On being questioned Hayford said
he had sent a telegram to his grand
moterf in Everett, Mass. for funds.
Further investigation proved 1.-The
truth of this assertion in part. but
no money had been wired. On the
railroad station platform Hayford
told the officer the money had been
sent by mail and that the fact
could be easily verified. so he was
allowed to depart for Portland on
the noon train having bought a
ticket for that city. After further
inquiry the officer b' came convinced
that Hayford was the guilty party
and wired h 3 description to Port
land. Monday afternoon word was
received that Hayford had heen To-
Gated aud that he had purchased a
through ticket to Madison. He was
arrestt : as lie got off the evening
train. On Icing questioned by the
officer lie admitted that he had
taken the money and search of
his clothes Noted Sill. which was
all that was left.
Hayford has been employed for
SEVERAL months setting up pins at
the Madison Bowling Alleys.
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LITCHFIELD

CORNERS-The Auxiliary or the
Sons of Veterans gave supper at
Masonic Hall Saturday evening. Tie
supper was followed by a short pro-
gram and a social. The quilt was
drawn and Mrs. James Libby held
the lucky number which drew the
quilt. About thirty dollars was
cleared from the quilt and supper.
Mr.. Perley Campbell of Augusta
was a Sunday guest at his fathers,
Mr.. E. L. Campbell.
Mr.. David Bowie has purchased
the S. l.. Aubin place.
The Schools in town opened Mon
day morning with the same teachers
as last term.
Mrs. William Allard was a bust
ness visitor in Lewiston aSturday.
There will be an Easter concert
at the Congregat ional church Sunday
evening. April 1st.
Mr.. Henry Maxwell Of Boston,
Mass. was the week end guest Oh
his brother, Mr.. Rufus Maxwell.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hatch observed her
93rd birthday Sunday. Some of her
friends called on her and gave her a
cake and fruit Mrs. Hatch is liv-
ing at the home of her son, Oscar
Hatch.
PLAINS-Mrs. Emma Bosworth
and Mrs. Nellie knight were the
guests Of Mrs. Adelia Stevens, Thurs
day.
Charles Ring. who has been staying
at the home of f. +. Sylvester the
past winter, has returned to his home.
Mrs. Martha Hattin, who has been
passing a few weeks at her home. re-
turned to Pownal. Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Maxwell were
business visitors at Augusta, Thurs
day.
Henry Maxwell Of Boston is the
guest Of his brother r. S. Maxwell.
c. T. Powers visited Mr.. and Mrs
w. F Lord at Monmouth. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Small were bus
mess visitors at Lewiston, Thursday
| Mrs. Gertrude Blaisdell of Lewiston
passed a few days recently. with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Maxwell
Mrs. Adelia Stevens and her grand
son, Kenneth Berry. were guests
Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Bos-
worth.
Locust Cove. Sunday.
Raymond Tozier, who is delivering
the mail on route II, passed the
weekend at his home
1t is reported that David Bowie has
purchased the farm owned by S. L.
Aubin and better known as the
James Bartlett farm
Miss Mary Packard and Miss Rilla
Bartlett were callers in this vicinity,
recently.
Pine Tree school opened Monday.
with Mrs. Elsie Libby. teacher
+. +. Sylvester passed the week.
end at his home.