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The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
NORTH DELTA

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Dingman are the
proud possessors of a fine new Star.
Everett Greenwell, who has been in
Crested Butte, returned home Tuesday
evening
Some of the deer hunters We're sue
cessful and are home again, but some
have not reported yet.
Mrs. H. W. Poundstone has been
having a severe tussle with pneumonia
but is little better
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hickman and
children of Montrose spent Sunday
with Mrs. Heckman's mother, Mrs.
Blessing.
Some of the young folks of the
North Delta Sunday school had
party Friday night at the home of ].
D. Carpenter.
A baby girl arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Bass Saturday
evening. The little lady has been
named Maxine Elaine.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Hickman spent
Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Ethel
Scott, near Montrose, and at George
Heckman's home in Montrose.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Delta Christian church had a Soc
ial at J. d. Carpenters Friday night.
The rain Tuesday night was very
welcome even if it did call halt in
the beet work.
Mrs. S. A. Shepherd, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. D. Nickson,
returned to her home in Telluride on
Monday. She was accompanied by
Mrs. H. A. Reynolds who will visit her
a few days.
Bart Adams, who has spent several
months with his nephew, Gus Pace.
and his sister, Mrs. Pace in Delta.
has returned to his home in Missouri.
Al POundstone and wife, who have
spent the summer here, returned last
week to Beardstown, Illinois, where
he will resume work in the railway
shops.
Mrs. George Pullens entertained at
a six o'clock chicken dinner Sunday
evening, complimentary to her mo-
ther, Mrs. S. NJ Sankey, who is leav-
ing this week for Atwood, Kansas.
There were twenty present and later
the party attended preaching services |
at the North Delta schoolhouse.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
Notice Of Annual MEETING

Announcement is hereby made Of a
meeting of the Delta Enterprise Ditch
Co. to be held at the office of Millard
Fairlamb, at Delta Colorado Satur-
day, November Is, 1924 at two o'clock
in the afternoon. The meeting Is
called for the purpose of election OF
officers for the coming year and levy.
ing an assessment to pay indebtedness
and to discuss the matter of exchang.
ing bitches with the Uncompahgre
water users
F. c. BONNELL. Secretary.
RILEY WALKER, President.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
LOCAL NEWS
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Mrs. w. II. Laramore and Carrie
Smith motored to Paonia Sunday for
a days outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom AyRikos left
yesterday for Salt Lake City where
they will spend about week.
Mrs. j. Il. Hlxson is enjoying "A visit
with her daughter Mrs G. II. White
and two children who arrived from
Grand Junction last weekend. Tues.
day, Mrs. White went to Lazear to
visit her sister, Mrs. Louis Bray, the
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
MUSIC is ESSENTIAL

II your home is without music, or II
II does not have enough music you
are depriving yourself and your fam
lily Of one Of the most satisfying
pleasures in this life.
Our Easy Payment Plan
places music within the reach Of all,
and If you are contemplating the
purchase OF n piano player piano,
yictrola or radio outfit phone or leave
your name at the office OF The In
dependent and our Mr.. ]. p. Tirey.
who will be in Delta a few days will
call on you and explain all details.
Perhaps you may have an old instru-
ment you would like to trade for
something better and II so Mr.. TREY
will gladly explain about our Liberal
Exchange Policy.
Phone or leave your name at The
Independent office today.
The knlsht.campbeIl Music Co.
OF Denver
Established 1874.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
PAONIA NEWS
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Albert Cady went to Grand Junction
on business and returned with a new
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Lift welcomed a
tiny daughter to their home Monday
morning.
A. A. Clements went to Grand
Junction Tuesday to get acquainted
with the voters in that neighborhood.
Rev. R. G. Morse left Thursday for
Phoenix, Arizona, where has taken the
ministry. Mrs. Morse will remain here
this winter.
Theodore Beckman and family were
Sunday afternoon visitors to the test
well at Eckert, and also visited in
Delta with friends.
W. r. Osboldstone, our town clerk,
was taken home sick with grippe on
Saturday but was able to be back at
his desk part of the time Tuesday.
The Lions club has discontinued its
meetings owing to the fact that every
one is busy with the apples. They
will begin meeting again as soon as
the rush is over.
About % Paonia people visited the
oil well at Eckert Sunday. The drill,
er was not at work as the engine was
being moved back on account of the
escaping gas, which was a disappoint-
to many.
Parker Balch ana Warren Dorrance
were among Paonia people who visited
the county seat on business Wednes-
day.
Miss Majoria Doughty, Western
Union manager, spent Sunday with
her mother and sister, Mrs. L. IL
Doughty and Miss Marguerite, at
Friday at 1:15 o'clock the fire
whistle blew and Ray Willis resi- ;
dence was discovered to be on fire.
The roof was entirely destroyed be-
fore the flames were extinguished, and
the upper half of the house was badly
damaged. Nearly all the furniture on
the upper floor was lost. The house
belongs to DR.. Hadley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Davis of Bone
Mesa celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary last week at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Christie D. Hofer.
A wedding reception was held during
the afternoon, friends and neighbors
calling all the afternoon with tokens
of the esteem and regard in which
this admirable couple are held Mr..
Davis is IA years of age and his wife
is 67.
Paonia was saddened when word
came Of the sudden death of Miss
Frances Rule, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs c. T. Rule of this place last
week. Miss Rule was a nurse at st.
Luke's hospital in Denver and it was
there that death occurred, caused by
infection of the arm. Miss Rule was
popular young lady among all who
knew her, and her death is greatly
mourned by her many friends and
those of her father and mother.
Clinton Oliver is visiting here with
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
TWO Dwellings Completed.

The bungalow belonging to John
Vanderpool, built directly south of his
home on Palmer street, is finished.
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Gerst are
pleasantly domiciled there. The NJ.
E. Watts residence on Grand is near
ing completion and will soon be ready
for occupancy. Both buildings are
modern and attractive. They are two
Of the wanted homes in our progress
i've little city.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17

his mother, Mrs. Charles Oliver, and
is looking after business matters in
connection with the Oliver Fuel &
Coal Products Co.
Delta.
Announcement has been made that
a Civil Service examination to fill the
position of rural mail carriers for Pa
onia will be held at Delta November
should be made at once.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
Babe Of SIX Months Dies

The smallest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Nickerson passed away last
Friday morning. The child was Ar
thur K. Nickerson and was only six
months old. The family came here a
short time ago from the eastern slope.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at the Delta Mortuary, with
Rev. E. Payne of the Baptist church
officiating.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17

children remaining with Grandma Hlx.
son during her absence.
Mrs NJ. Il. Hood was a departing
passenger for Nebraska Wednesday
morning. where she will visit with her
son who has employment there.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
A True Fish Story

Mrs. Fred Taylor caught a 912
pound rainbow trout in Island lake,
on Garnet Mesa. The fish measured
80 inches, and was displayed in the
window of the DeWoody hardware
store. Mrs. Taylor expects to receive
the SIS fishing rod offered by w. L.
DeWoody for the largest fish of the
season.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
Scared Out Some Does.

Scared Out Some Does.
u. A. Plttser and wife went to
kidgway Sunday and looked around
for deer while there. but did not see
any On the return trip, however,
lheir car ran into n group OF four
does frightened doubtless by the
lights OF the car. They scampered
away as the car passed them and Mr..
Pittser is not selling deer meat this
week.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
APPEAL MADE TO GOVERN
MENT ABOUT PENALTIES

Small matters. pertaining to pay
ments of construction charges and
maintenance and operation were taken
up by the board of directors of the
Uncompahgre Valley Water Users
association at the monthly meeting on
/ Monday afternoon.
The following resolution was adopt
ed by the board July IA. 1924.
BE 1T RESOLVED, By the board Of
directors of the Uncompahgre Valley
Valley Water Users association that,
WHEREAS, in partial accordance
with a plea to the reclamation depart
ment by said board, certain relief was
afforded to the farmers under this
project in connection with the 1922
1928 construction charges, also the
1923 operation and maintenance
charges, wherein the penalty Of 1 per
cent per month was eliminated and a
per cent interest from due date sub
stituted
WHEREAS. Some Of the farmers un.
der the project have already paid the
aforementioned charges for both con.
struction and maintenance and opera
tion with the said l per cent per
month penalty added
THEREFORE,, BE it resolved by the
| aforementioned board that we re.
quest the reclamation department to
credit the difference between the pen
atty paid and what would have been
the accrual Of interest at per cent
to those parties having made such
payments and the same be applied
upon any future payments
In response to this resolution. the
following answer was read at Mon.
days meeting;
Montrose, Colo, Sept. 25, 1924
Mr.. j. j. Tobin. President Uncom.
pahgre Valley Water Users Asso.
Dear Mr.. Tobin:
On July IA, 1924, the board Of d..
rectors Of the association passed a
resolution requesting a reduction un-
der the act Of May Q. 1924, in penal.
ties collected prior to the granting OF
relief.
regret that It Is impracticable for
the bureau Of reclamation 10 grant
the relief requested for the reason that
the act of May Q, 1924. Public No. 115.
does not in the opinion Of the legal
and financial divisions Of the bureau.
permit the granting OF the relief re.
quested by the association.
If an appeal from this decision IA
, made TO the commissioners OF the
bureau of reclamation such appeal
should be filed in this office within
, 30 days from the date Of receipt Of
: this notice.
G.. II. BOLT,
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, On July IA, 1924. the
board Of directors Of the Uncom.
pahgre Valley Water Users' assocIa.
tion passed resolution asking the
Bureau OF Reclamation for a reduction
under the Act of May ., 1924. in pen.
alties collected prior to the granting Of
blanket relief and the crediting OF the
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
c. H. BOLT.

Whereupon the board passed the
following resolution and II It does not
have the desired effect the matter
will be taken up with the secretary Of
the InterlOr.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17
Plaid Back Ulstereties
In Overplaids and Novelty Effects

The coat Of coats for Winter
both in style, in service, in tho
amount Of comfort to be enjoyed
in them.
Smart and stylish enough for
any occasion, anywhere, and
long satisfying wear assured.
The buying power Of our hun
dreds of stores provides these
handsome Coats at prices which
suggest that you should make an
early selection.
The Delta independent., 1924-10-17

Double breasted models with raglan
sleeves with cuffs, bclted all around,
also combination three-piecc belt which
can be worn half or full belted or plain.
Made with fancy plaid backs in over
plaids and novelty effects in the season.
most desired colors.
The Coat for Men and Yo--ay Men!
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
UuRTISsAnTH HNoA0R-
RNT ANNOUNCED

Glenwood friends will read with in
forest Of the engagement Of Miss Jean
cite Smith Of this city to Wesley B.
Curtis, who with his parents lived in
Glenwood for many yeaxs.
The following announcement is taken
from the society page Of the Denver
News of a recent date:
'Another engagement Of interest in
college circles is that Of Miss Jeanette
Smith daughter Of Mrs. @. W. Smith
Of Glenwood Springs, to Wesley Curtis,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Curtis Of
this city. Both young people are stu
dents at the University Of Denver
Pretty Miss Smith is one of the popu-
lar freshmen of the year. She is a
musician of merit, having studied
under special instructors both at Colo.
RADIO Springs and Salt Lake City. She
is a member of the Pi Beta Phi soror
ity at the University of Denver.
"Mr. Curtis is president Of the Inter
school council, president Of the Sigma
Delta Chi and member of the Kappa
Sigma at D. U. No definite date has
been set for the wedding"
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

Mrs. F. E. Sweet last Friday. A very
interesting meeting was held and dainty
luncheon served. ~
The Misses Esther Porter and Agnes
Hubbard and Raymond Dow were Wis
itors of Miss Shirley Wickman this
week.
Mrs. Ira Fender is visiting in town
this week with her son and daughter
and Grandma Fender.
The ladies of the Christian church
met at the home Of Mrs. Ralph Kig-
gins Wednesday for work for the bon
eft of the church.
Mrs. A. L. Sebree visited her son,
George Winters, in Glenwood one day
this week.
The family of Mr.. Blanc moved to
the Fender ranch this week.
Harold Sweet was the guest Of Dr..
and Mrs. Crook in Glenwood Saturd-
day and Sunday Of this week.
Mrs. Glen Clark took her little son
to Denver last week where mastoid
operation was performed on the little
one and last reports were very favora
BILE.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
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BATTLEMENT MESA

Miss Vera Poindexter of Grand
Junction spent the week end at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Morrow
with her sister, Miss Leila.
Miss Ida Underwood was unabk to
attend school the latter part of the
week because of illness.
Miss Helen Hopper of New Castle
spent the week end with her sister,
Miss Cleone.
Garris Mahaffey son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. H. Mahaffey, who has been i'll,
is somewhat improved.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lovely of Nor
risania entertained Miss Cleone Hopper
and Mr.. Ray Eakin at dinner Wednes-
day evening.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
CLASS PLAY
(By Elizabeth Mccarthy

(By Elizabeth Mccarthy
The Junior class of G. G. H. 8. will
present its annual play Friday and
Saturday nights, April II and 10, at
the Junior High school auditorium.
Miss Marie IL. Hine, director of the
High School Dramatic club, and also
an amateur artist of fame, has been
directing the play. Nothing but sue
cessful play can be expected.
The cast has been rehearsed contin-
ually for the last five weeks. Don't
fail to attend one evening. Pretty
girls and handsome young men, minia-
ture fashion show, one of the cleverest
black-faced comedians Of the modern
stage, and new scenery.
Denver, Colorado,
April 8, 1924.
Junior Glass,
Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Can it be arranged to have youI
wonderful black face comedian meet
me in Grand JunctionH Have an ex-
cellent offer to make.
AL JOSLIN
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
CARBONDALE NEWS

Mrs. Ralph Quackenbush had the
misfortune to lose the set out of a
valuable diamond ring this week.
Mrs. Dora johnson is spending the
week in Grand Junction.
Mayor Moore returned Tuesday from
a business trip to Denver this week in
the interests of the Potato associa-
tion.
8. B. Mansfield was on the sick list
several days this week.
The Study club met at the home Of
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
CELEBRATE ELEVENTH
BIRTHDAYS

Kenneth Hutchings and Max Paine
celebrated the eleventh anniversary of
their birth, Wednesday, by each hav-
ing a party. Kenneth entertained
number of boy friends at his home
after school and after enjoying games
n delicious lunch was served by Mrs.
Hutchings. His guests were Max
Paine, Harry Bradshaw, Eugene and
Harry Trechter, Robert Brackney, r.
win Mcdonald, Walter Deacon and
Billy Malaby.
Max took his friends to the show
and then to the Goody shoppe for re-
freshments Of ice cream and cake. His
guests included Kenneth Hutchings,
Myron Belden, William Claudon, Eu-
gene -Trachter, William Henderson,
Lloyd Hurtgen, Billy Hubbard, Law
renee Pratt, Robert Brackney, Billy
Steele and. Harry Bradshaw.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
MOTOR TO GRAND JUNCTION

James A. Blair, supervisor of the
White River forest, Miss Adra Hud-
son and Miss Elsie Doerter, stenog-
faphers of the White River and Holy
Cross forests, respectively, and Miss
Genevieve Dickson of this office left
early last Saturday morning in the
Blair car for Grand Junction.
They were joined in the Mesa coun-
ty seat by Mrs. Blair, who had spent
the week there, and all had a pleasant
time, returning home Sunday evening.
They found the roads in excellent con-
dition and the weather being ideal
helped to make the trip most enjoya-
BILE one.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
YOUNG MEN TAKE
SNOW SHOE HIKE

A trio of young men composed of
Frank Mechau, Carl Gepfarth and
Howard Hubbard left last Saturday
evening for Transfer Springs, leaving
early the next morning on snow shoes
for Hiproof cabin, about half the dis
tance to Deep Lake.
They report wonderful triT AND
have some good pictures of the snow
which was eight and ten feet deep,
but which is fast disappearing this
spring weather. They returned home
Sunday evening.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
NEW WATER ooMMss1oNER

Governor Sweet has designated P. Z.
Barthell of Oarbondale as water COM
missioner of water district No. 3s, to
take the place of j. w. Zimmerman,
resigned. This ought to prove very
satisfactory appointment, inasmuch as
Mr.. Barthell is in every way qualified
to fill the position, and it is to be
hoped that he will accept the resposi-
bility, as a good commissioner will be
very much in demand this year.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

LOsT-Natural linen round center
piece, hand embroidered in golden
rod pattern with French knots, be-
tween North Glenwood and Blain
Cleaning Shop. Return to Mrs. Mar
garet Ward, 5O7 Maple st.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

Miss Catherine Paine, who recently
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis arrived home Wednesday night
from the Minnequa hospital in Pueblo,
where she has been training for a
nurse. She will visit at the home of
her father, George Paine, until she full
ly recuperates.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

Mrs. Leo jackson, wife Of an e1-
soldier who is receiving treatment at
the Glenwood sanitarium, gave birth
to a six-pound girl at the sanitarium
last Saturday. The remainder Of the
jackson family are quarantined with
the measles at their South Grand ave-
nue. home.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
FOR RENT

Two acres of land, good water right,
41O for the season.
4-10-1t .. MRS. LAVINA FULLER.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

MRS. L. D. FULLER, ss2 Cooper Ave-,
Dressmaking All work neatly done
and satisfaction guaranteed. 4-10-tf
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
RxaXitiaa

John Davidson, road overseer at
sweetwater, was transacting business
in Glenwood the latter part of last
week.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

DRE6SMAKING-AN work neatly
done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs.
L. D. Fuller, s32 Cooper Ave. 4-1o-tf
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

/ Jeb fer Woman Physlelan.
4 woman physician has been select
I'd to furnish professional services to
certain United Suites Const Guard
stations In North Carolina.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10
FOR RENT-Four room house com.
pletely furnished. Modern. Mrs. J.
W. Lake. Phone 206. 8-6-tf

KODAK FOR jSALE-Near1y ,-ew and
in first-class condition; makes ex-
re!ent pictures 3hx5h, complete with
leather carrying case and steel tripod.
Take it for $25, or might trade for
saddle. Inquire at this office.
FOUND-On country road, mans
gauntlet buckskin glove. Owner mas
have same by describing article and
paying for this advertisement. 4-10-1t
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

WANTED-Man to act as camp keeper.
Inquire at this office for particu-
lars. 3-27-tf
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

HAVE for sale lot of Lard Cans
and empty barrels. G. E. Bigham.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

WANTED-Alert, energetic young man
or woman to learn life insurance
game in spare time. Right party
should earn from one hundred a month
up without interfering with regular
work. Write R. L. Hughes, Littleton,
Colo. Send references. 4-10-1t
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

FOR sALE-Thoroughbred White Wy
andotte chicken. Also White Wyan-
dotte and Rhode Island Red eggs for
setting. Mrs. Margaret Claar, South
Glenwood. 3-27-2t
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

FOR RENT-Rooms with kitchen priv
ileges. Palace Hotel, 717h Grand
avenue.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

FOR SALE-Cletrac caterpillar trae-
tor, nearly new and in splendid COZ
dition. Offering same at bargain.
Inquire at this office. 9-27-tf
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

FOB sALE-Team, harness, wagon. Also
seed oats. N. Il. schauster. Phone 1923.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

SEE Mccoy Motor Sales for first-class
Buick passenger and one 7 passen-
ger car, for sale at bargain.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

SITUATION wANTED-Young mar
ried man, no family, exepieneed on
ranch. Can furnish references. Boz
IA Carbondale, Colo. 3-13-3t
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

FOB sALEITwo Mammoth Jacks,
Priced to sell. Guy Hawk, P. o. Rifle.
The Glenwood post., 1924-04-10

ly recuperates
New Britain herald., 1924-12-15
MANY WANT TO RACE
List of Entries sO Great That Match in Which Nu1ni is 10 Figure is to be Enlarged

Chirago. Doc. 15.-Desire of al- dition1l runnrrs 70 participate in nc proposed tbroe.corncred race be tween Paa}o Eurmi and Willie Ki- toIa, Finnish distance stars, and Joie Ray, Amorlc3n runner, at the Chi Cago Coliseum on January l6, has caused officials 70 decide to enlarge Ina. event, Charles A. Dean, chair man of the athletic committee Of the !. A. c. announced today
 Frey L!cwcndahl q Ein'ander, who qualified for the final Qf the D. 6o0 metre run in the Olympic games last summc-, and who now is in Chi c3go, will rcpree"nt the Finnish Apericau \, C. Dean said,
 Filus Doollttlo Of Butler college, an American Olympic runner, also has been accepted by Dean. who may enlarge the field even moro.
 Chairman Dean also announced that in case Nurmi who will be per mittod to name thc distance, elects a route shorter than mile, Ray will not run. Ray Watson or Dodge of the I. A C, would be substituted in that case, he said.
 The race in which Nnrmi will par ti"ipatc ie to ba the feature of a pro- gram of rcIay and handicap events.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-15
RUTH PREDICTS G0SLIN
 WILL BE GREAT PLAYER
King of Swat Thinks Washington Star is Due for Great
 Career

New York, Dec, 15.--"Don't be surprised if Goose Gosln of the Washington club is one of the big stars Of the American league next season. says Babe Ruth.
 "Goslin, always a mighty valuable ball player becausa of his slugging ability, vas the big noise of the last world series, His timely hitting kept the Mats in the running
 "Gosin's great work in the world series is going Co make him q much better ball player next season. He needed just such a thing to properly set him.
 "He win do his work with con- ndence that has been lacking in his previous efforts,
 At one timc Gnslins fielding was handicap but ho has greatly i'm proved ill this respect. A couple of great catches in the series will tend , 10 help his showing in that depart nnnt Of play, also Unless l am greatly mistaken, Gosln is going to he troublesome guy 10 American loague pitchers nex. sumner"
 It will b. recalled that Goslin. away to an ordinary start in the big series. was advised by Ruth 10 make change in his stance and immc- diateiy started 70 hit.