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The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
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Mr.. and Mrs James Heidrich were
presented with a fine baby boy. on
Monday, May 26th.
Mrs. Lucille Grover of Montrose
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Klingensmith, several days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carr and little
son Jamie visited relatives at Delta
and Cedaredge Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. Roy
Saunders will be pleased to learn of
tack of flu-monia.
The alfalfa is now forming buds,
which maens haying will begin in
this vicinity about the 18th or goth of
this month.
F. H. Sanderson and two daughters
have returned from Pueblo where
they visited friends and relatives a
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Ray will occupy
the George Carr residence on Hotch-
kiss avenue during the absence of the
Carr family.
Slldl l'S Dllsi" anu Sui Vial tllOt W III
were badly stunned and burned by
lightning recently, are recovering and
will be out again in few days.
George Carr and family expect to
leave next week overland to Visions
in, to visit with Mrs Carr's relatives,
and look after business matters. The
Cars will also vsiit in Missouri and
Illinois.
Several carloads of wool have been
shipped recently, at prices much less
than the wool growers expected to
sell for. However. at the price reali-
zed. 36Lc, more than $4,000 was dis
tributed in this part of the county.
Mrs. Chas. Fast and sister, Mrs. ].
F. Brady of Delta are expected home
this week from Guthrie Center, Iowa,
where they were called on account of
the serious illness of their father. R.
T. Crabb. who died after the two
daughters from Colorado had arrived.
Rev. McQuery and Earl Roice and
their families returned from Sapinero
Saturday. after a rather moist camp
ing trip. Notwithstanding the rainy
weather. the party enjoyed several
trout dinners.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ Swisher will
leave in the near future on a trip to
Virginia and Pennsylvania. expecting
to be gone several mnoths visiting
friends and relatives in their old home
states.
Mrs. A. n Barnie and daughter.
Janet. who were visiting friends in
Pueblo. were called home by wire,
arriving Saturday. on account of the
tragic death of son and brother. Carl.
Miss Mildred Lorah was called home
from Idaho on account OF the serious
/ illness Of her father. Joseph Lorah.
Miss Carrie Feeley. who has been
residing in California for a number OF
years past, is here visiting her father,
VIM. Feeley. and sister. Mrs. c. E.
/ Hotchkiss
Charley Hurst opens up the spring
snake stories. stating that he killed a
rattler having six rattles and a but,
/ ton on his ranch located on West
Rogers Mesa. We didn't learn what
/ brand of refreshments Charley uses
but 1t must be something fierce.
/ Decoration Day dawned with rain
and mud. preventing many people
from taking part in the memorial
exercises. last Friday. However. the
weather improved in the afternoon.
when large crowd congregated al
the County fair grounds. and enjoved
the community picnic and exercises.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

The sum spent on education sounds
enormous" But when reduced to its
lowest terms-the cost to each lndlvld-
ual-it seems very small. Taking the
country over, II is about three cents
per person per day. II seems hardly
fair 10 charge education with the e1-
cessive burden of which 1t is such a
small part, remarks the New York
Times. We are able TO give without
"sorely taxing our ability what is
needed to provide adequate school ad-
vsntages for all, II only we regard
the education Of our children as a
primary duty OF the state. 1t is a
matter Of priority OF interest and not
q question Of ability
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

II the bandits in different parts OF
the country do not quit robbing those
roadhouses with gambling depart
mcnts, they will everlastingly ruin an
nlegltimate, but very profitable, bust
ness that police have never seemed to
be able 10 suppress.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

A general inquiry into the methods
employed by a group of alleged blue
sky" stock jobbers is promised, but
the trouble is that the next lot Of spec
ulators will he caught in a new trap.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Catholic Church Notes

The Catholic congregation are now
holding masses in Hutchkss the first
and third Sundays OF each month at
9 o'clock; second and fourth Sundays
at 10 O'Clock.
REV. JER. oFARRELL.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Experts on pig raising claim that
pigs need play. Ptrhaps this might
explain why many of the road hogs
drive so fast on the public roads.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Secretary Hoover is to call con
ference to clear up the ether. It
looks as II the police would have to
patrol this part of their beat more
frequently.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

President Coolidge. It is announced.
Is going to take the reins. Looks as
II he would also have TO push on the
breeching. to get any speed out OF the
old plug.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
STATE G. O. P. DELEGATES
TO LEAVE SATURDAY

Denver, June 2.-Colorado's fifteen
delegates to the Republican national
convention, with members of their
families and other enthusiastic Re-
publicans who wish to witness the
party's formal Endorsement of its
great president, will leave for Cleve-
Land at 4 O'Clock next Saturday in
special car which will arrive in Cleve-
land the morning before the con-
vention opens.
Members of the Colorado delegation
take a special pride in the fact that
their state was among the first to go
on record as unanimously indorsing
President Coolidge and his policies,
and in helping to lead the way for
the nationwide approval which has
been recorded for the president.
DR.. Hubert Work, secretary of the
Interior and Senator Lawrence &C.
PhipDs will Join the delegation at
Cleveland, being now occupied by
their duties at Washington. Because
of this fact, selection of a chairman
of the delegation and choice of men,
bers of the various committees will be
deferred until arrival at the conven-
tion city.
Aside from Theodore Roosevelt,
Calvin Coolidge will be the only vice
president who has filled out an unex-
pected term to be nominated by his
party He is Vermonts second presi-
dent
In keeping with the unanimous in
dorsemeHt of President Coolidge.
members OF the Colorado delegation
are 5eferring their choice Of a run
ming mate for the president until
they are able to obtain a more def
mite idea Of the chief executives
wishes The personality of Coolidge
will dominate the convention; his
record and that of his lamented pred
ecessor will inspire the resolutions
and h.s wishes will be a deciding
factor in the choice OF vice presi-
dental nominee.
Although several alternates from
Colorado will attend the convention.
present indications are that every
delegate will be In his seat when the
convention opens.
A complete list of delegates and
alternates from Colorado follows:
Delegates at Large
lawrence c. Phipps, Denver.
VIM. V. Hodges, Denver.
Mrs. v 2. Reed, Denver.
John A. Swing. Leadville.
Chas. w Waterman. Denver.
Or. Hubert Work. Pueblo.
John R. Coen. Sterling.
Alternates at Large
Mrs. f. C. Giddings. Fort Collins.
Mrs. Emily L. Randall, Rocky Ford.
Mrs. II. E Perkins, Delta.
Samuel II. Kingsley. Colorado
springs.
John c. Schlager Holly.
Calvin H. Morse. Denver.
DIT. J. H. Westbrook.
First Congressional District
Delegates
Fred w. Parks. Denver.
William L. Petrikin. Denver.
RlternateS
A. A. Rollerstone, Denver.
James w. Kelley. Denver.
2nd Congressional District
Delegates
Chas. d. Bromley. Boulder.
II. d. Geise, Fort Morgan.
Alternates
Samuel w. Morrow. Aurora.
J. NJ. Cunningham. Loveland.
srd Congressional District
Delegates
Nhos. II. Devine, Pueblo.
franklin r. Wood. Trinidad.
Alternates
\. G. Bower. Colorado Springs
edward Fair, Romeo.
18th Congressional District
Delegates
Or. ]. II. Cole, Oak Creek.
c. T. Adams. Montrose.
Alternates
Fred Catchpole. Pagosa Springs.
J. i Tnpla Craig
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

The vice presidents job is not popu-
lar. since there isn't much to do in It,
but they might let him rake up the
White House lawn.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

1t is almost time to begin the annual
speculation as to whether the price OF
coal is going to be regulated upward
or downward
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

President Coolidge need not think
he has to stay away from the Cleve-
land convention on account OF the ne
cessity of shaking hands with the
tourists.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Among the folks who want construc-
tive legislation are those who are
working for public building appropria-
tiOns.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

TrouSer legs are to be longer this
fall, but there are no indications that
the pockets will be fuller.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Fact that man says the country is
going to the dogs, does not prove you
can get him out to the polls to pre-
vent it.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Formerly parents used to advise
their children. but now the children
advise their parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

pleaded for q man to man treat
ment OF Turks by Westerners rather
than the customary antagonistic, su-
perior to inferior attitude. Prof.
Toynbee also consulted Halideh
Hanum, a graduate of the American
College for Girls and well known as
q writer. She. too. felt that better
understanding of Turkey was neces-
sary for fair treatment. Prof. Toyn-
bee found examples of the injury
worked by deportation in Anatolia.
Hefelt, too, that these deportations
had only increased the national
spirit in Turkey.
Other members brought articles to
add to Mrs. Chadbourne's treatment
of the subject and an informal dis
cussion followed. Then came roll
call, answered by favorite poems,
many modern and all of real appeal.
Mrs. Ferdinand Coburn and Mrs.
Luck Halves were guests. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Jane
Sleeves, May 9. Mrs. Arthur Thayer
of Augusta has consented to give
her travel talk on Wales at this
meeting.
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. Thomas F.
Burke.
Prof. B. w. Theme, bandmaster. is
passing a few days leave with friends
in Portland.
Jeremiah DAILY has returned from a
furlough passed with friends in Vas
salboro.
James H. Coombs. late Co. d, 80,
U. S. Inf, has been granted n dis
charge from the Home.
Andrew j Hanrahan. Of Augusta.
late Co. 6, 2, U. S. Art, has been
re admitted to the Home. -
Ensign w. J. Lawrence Of Augusta,
was at the Branch Wednesday MAX
ing the necessary arrangements for a
concert by the Lawrence family at z
o'clock next Monday in the Home
theatre. No admission charged.
Furlough have been granted to
James Kenney to Springfield; Gus
tavus H. Long to Boston: Thomas
Dorset to Steep Falls and John F.
Stoddard to Machias.
Regular meeting of Lieut.. Tiffany
Camp No. 4, U. S. w. ", will be held
at Z p. NJ, Thursday. Report OF
Convention Committee to National
Headquarters will be in order, also
muster-in of recruits and full at
tendance is desired.
Thursday evening, May list, the
Daughters of Veterans OF Augusta,
will present here a two act comedy
entitled 1.-THE Troubling of Bethes-
da Pool" with cast made up from
the amateur talent of Augusta. The
doors will be opened at and the cur
tain goes up at 1880.
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Brisk Advance
In Price of Francs

New York. April 23.-French
banking interests. which six weeks
ago were actively buying francs in
a determined effort to check the So
called foreign offensive against the
franc" today were as actively SELL
ing the French currency in q des-
perate effort to stabilize It and
check the rapid advance resulting
from the panic-stricken retreat OF
the short interests. From March 10
when they established their record
breaking low of 3.45 cents each,
French francs have scared until to-
day they touched 6.S4 cents, the
highest quotations since the spring
Of last year.
International bankers reported to-
day that the brisk advance in francs,
especially the 60 point jump In the
last week. has had an unfavorable
effect on French import and export
business, resulting In q number Of
cancellations Of orders payable in
francs. for which no hedges had
been placed in the foreign exchange
market. French manufacturers OF
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Charles L, Brown

Charles Lee Brown, father Of Mrs.
Helen Brown Robinson of HallOwell,
died recently in the hospital at Sal
EN-, Oregon. Mr.. Brown was of an
old Maine family, the Browns of
Caribou. He was born in that town
in 1852. He married in 1882 Miss
Eta Colburn of Pittston, niece of
Mrs. Harrison Getchell of this city.
The two went west almost imme-
diately. settling in Leadville, Colo,
where their daughter, Helen Kath-
crime Brown. was born and where
Mrs. Brown died within a few
months of the birth Of her child. The
mother was brought to Hallowell for
burial and the daughter was brought
up here in the family Of her great
aunt. After ten years residence in
Colorida. Mr.. Brown moved to Ore
gon, where he has since made his
home. He was one Of Portland's best
known musicians. He organized and
conducted the first symphony or
and also conducted various bands.
He was one of the earliest members
of the Musicians Association and
also Of a well-known string quartet.
He played at various times cornet,
violin and trombone. He had more
than state wide reputation as a mus
ician and conductor.
MIR. Brown married second, Amy
Reynolds, who survives him. He left
besides the widow in Portland, Ore,
one daughter, Mrs. John M. Robin
son of Hallowell, one brother. r. c.
Brown of Chehallis, Washington.
Funeral services were held at the
Portland Crematorium.
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Would Put Off
Operation Sec. % ~
Merchant Marine Act

Washington. April 23-Deferment,
OF the operation Of Section % of the
Merchant Marine Act, restricting
preferential rail rates to shippers
using American flag vessels, was ad-
vocated today by Vice Chairman
Plummer in testimony before the
house committee investigating the
shipping board.
Representative Davis, Democrat,
Tenn, committee prosecutor. in ex-
amining Mr.. Plummer, referred To-
reports that President Palmer OF the
Fleet Corporation intended TO with
draw about 20 vessels from service
in the face OF efforts TO enforce Sec
ton %, which. 1t is held. will neces-
state additional tonnage being
placed in operation to meet the
needs of shippers.
Mr.. Plummer discounted the
statements credited to Mr.. Palmer
and called attention to the latters
report to he board that 200 ships
could be put in condition to meet
any requirements arising of enforce
ment of the preferential provisions.
Aside from Section 2S. another
feature OF the days proceedings
was the questioning by Representa-
tive Connally, Democrat, Texas, OF
the propriety OF former Chairman
Lasker of the board in calling In
Senator Pepper, Republican. Penn
sylvania, as an unofficial referee on
claims against the board by the At
lantic Corporation, OF Portsmouth,
n H., formed to build ships for the
government.
lie charged that reference OF the
claim to the Pennsylvania senator
seemed to be part of a concerted plan
to delay action" but fairness 10 Las
kod he said the records showed he was
in favor of the Atlantic Corporation
coming across"
One Of the claims, which totalled
more than million dollars and which
the board rejected. according to the
report read by Mr.. Connally, was for
$500 to cover expenditures incident 10
ship launching luncheon at which
Senator Moses, Republican. New Hamp'
shire, was the principal guest. Plum
mer said the board had rejected TINS
as we'll as all other claims filed by the
corporation. and that "Mr. Moses dep
recated the proposition" In regard 10
this phase of the claims.
Senator Peppers findings" were ois,
scented from, the witness testified. ana
the matter Is now in the hands OF tne
boards legal department for presents
tion to the courts.
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Interesting Discussion
At Regular Meeting
Current Events Club

Hallowell Current Events Club
met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
George Il. Morse. Academy street.
In the abs ence of the president,
Miss Elizabeth McClench, Miss r. A.
fitzpatrick was in the chair. The
meeting opened with the club col
lect, then followed a detailed report
of the previous meeting. There was
no business of importance, so the
club proceeded directly to the pro-
gram.
The subject of the afternoon was
the Near East, Meeting the Turk
Half Way" Mrs. Emma Chadbourne
was the speaker. She reviewed a
trip made by Arnold Toynbee, pro-
fessor of Byzantine languages and
literature in London University.
made to Constantinople and Angora.
The conditions in Constantinople at
that time were described clearly and
vividedly. Achmet Emin Bey, a
Turkish statesman and Journalist,
educated at Columbia University,
was the source of some of his in
formation. He considered that two
classes in Constantinople, formerly
prosperous, were In difficulties now.
the foreign merchants and the old
official class. He contrasted the
present Independent position of
Turkey with her crushed hopes at
the close of the World War. He
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Winter Street Chapal

Rev. DIR. Quimby will preach again
on this Thursday evening at 7.30
at the chapel. A good deal of in
terest Is being manifested in these
sermon-talks, and so it has seemed
best to continue them for q while
longer. DIR. Quimby will discuss to-
night what Jesus meant when He
said in his last discourse: These
shall go away into everlasting life
and the wicked into everlasting de-
struction. Is there anything true in
what the church has taught regard
ing an endless hell?
These talks are both of the ma
ture of the historical and critical
study Of the gospels and also Of an
evangelistic character, and all are
cordially welcome to attend and
participate in the services.
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Gardiner High Notes

The regular weekly assemble was
held Wednesday morning with Rev.
HI. A. Clark, pastor of the Free Bap-
list church as the speaker of the
morning. Rev. Mr.. Clark took as his
subject High and Low" and gave an
extremely interesting talk, on the high
and low in life, declaring that the
middle call were what kept the world
going.
The talk was one Of unusual inter-
est, and was enjoyed by the entire
student body, Rev. Mr.. Clark has a
pleasing manner Of pointing out a
truth in a humorous way, which was
much appreciated. The speaker was
introduced by Principal C. E. Taylor,
and the following members Of the
Student Council were seated on the
stage, Bernard Lucas, James David
son, and Clyde Wakefield. Before Rev.
Mr.. Clark's talk Martling Jones Of the
senior class rendered a very pleasing
piano solo.
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SOUTH GARDINER

Accepting an invitation given by
the Community Club, Mayor d. S. Nc
Naughton and several members of the
board of aldermen of Gardiner will
speak at a mass meeting which is to
be held in Community hall, Friday
evening, April 25. Local affairs will
be discussed and all voters of South
Gardiner are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Easter concert Of the South
Gardiner Baptist church was a grand
success. The little chapel was packed
to the doors. Over 100 were present.
Chairs were brought in from the near
by houses and then some were obliged
to stand. The children Of the Sunday
school assisted by the church choir
with Rotations and songs told the
story from the Cross to the Resurrec-
ton of Lord Jesus Christ at the class
Of the services the congregation voted
1t success.
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Shrine Club Fair
Starts April %

The Shrine club fair starts Monday,
April %, and continues for the entire
week, the first night will be open to
Shriners and their ladies and on this
night a vaudeville program will be
given. Marie De Grote, novelty car
baret singer, and Evelyn Henderson.
novelty dancer with Scotty Holmes
orchestra from the American House,
Boston will be the features.
On the second night there will be
the additional attraction Of Miss Lola
and Edward Daley, in a novelty aero
batic and contortion act, also Earl
Moore, and Mable Symthe in DEM
onstration of modern and society
ball room dances. Similar interesting
programs have been prepared for the
remainder Of the fair and on Friday
night there will lbe Mardi Gras and
Grand Ball to wind up the affair. Ex-
cept for the first night the affair will
be open to the public. The ladies Of
the booth in charge Of Mrs. F. H.
Woodbury. will serve light lunches
from five o'clock to seven on every
evening. Better go and see ethe fine
new quarters Of the Gardiner Shrine
Club.-Ady.
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Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Ring were
delightfully."- surprised on the eve
ming of April II, when they We're in
vited to attend a social gathering at
the Town hall to find themselves the
guests of honor at a celebration of
their own wedding anniversary. The
hall had been prettily decorated for
the occasion with crepe paper and
pink roses, the work being done by
Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. McCausland and
Mrs. Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ring were seated be-
meath an arch from which a white
bell was suspended. The anniver-
sary gift was a purse of money. Ell
mer Stevens making the presentation
and Mr.. Ring responding in a pleas
ing manner. A short program was
much enjoyed by all, consisting of a
vocal solo by Mrs. Howard Ring, a
reading by Miss Hazel Sanford and
Miss Myrtle Hodgdon gave a very
pleasing and vivid account Of her
trip South this winter. Refresh
ments of ice cream and cake was
served and the large number OF
friends and neighbors present will
long remember the evening as a
most enjoyable one. A coincident
was the date, April II, this being the
18th anniversary Of their marriage.
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DRESDEN

J. w. Foster and family and Mr..
Thurston of South America were at
the Foster farm over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson
of Portland were guests of the lat
ter's uncle, J. w. Foster Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Pearl Rittall, who
have been staying at the home of
Mrs. Rittalls parents since last
fall, are planning to return to their
home very soon.
Mrs. Cora Gahan is caring for
Mrs. Leonard at Dresden Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cameron Of
West Dresden were guests at the
Foster cottage Sunday. :
Mrs. Hiram Thorndike and daugh-
ter, Mrs George Morris, of Portland
were the week end guests of Mrs.
Oscar Bailey at Dresden Mills,
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FARMINCDALE

Leroy Stevens Jackson of Halo
we'll was the Sunday guest of friends.
Miss Blanche Brown, who has been
passing the Easter vacation at her
home here, has returned to Maiden,
Mass, where she is teacher.
Mrs. Place of Ellsworth, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs F. o.
Stevens, returned Monday to her
home.
The barn full Of hay on the Collins
place has been sold and is being
pressed.
Eldridge Mitchell, who will be 90
years old in June and has enjoyed
good health all winter, is not as we'll
at this writing.
The rain of Tuesday together with
a few days of sunshine will make the
travelling on Northern avenue pretty
good for autos. The road was pass
able before the rain.
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WEEKS MILLS

The community was saddened Tues
day to learn OF the death of Harry
Percy Reed, Jr. which occurred on that
date at his home at Weeks Mills after
an illness OF some six weeks. He was
% years Of age at the time of his death
and was very well and favorably
known in the community. For some
time past he had been associated with
his father in the conduct OF the general
store at Weeks Mills and was an ac-
tive and popular member of the young
er set of that community.
Mr.. Reed is survived by his wife,
Bertha Nelson Reed, and by q three
year-old SON, Clayton Harding Reed !;
also by his father and mother, Mr.. and