davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1924-12-07
South Carolina Society
To Meet Fridav Evenino

The South Carolina Society of
Washington will hold its first meet
ing of the season on Friday evening.
December II, at the Washington Club.
Dancing will follow the reception
and there will be additional interest
ing features. The guests will be re-
] ceived by the president of the So
ciety, former Gov. Robert A. Cooper,
assisted by Mrs. Cooper and other
officers of the society. A most cor
dial invitation is extended to all
South CaroIinians.
Evening star., 1924-12-07
Marion Burleigh Has
Party for Birthday

Miss Marion Burleigh, daughter of
Maj. and Mrs. J. J. Burleigh OF Ridge
road. Battery Park, celebrated her
seventh birthday anniversary Tues
day evening by entertaining little
friends at q birthday supper. Her
guests were Barbara Kohman, Bar
Z abara Wild, Harriet Hartnett, Char
Flotte Galbraith. Elise Curry, Emily
Bennett and the little daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tempy.
Evening star., 1924-12-07
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
To Give Christmas Fete

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Will have
its Christmas meeting and musical
Tuesday evening from to 10 o'clock
at the College Womens Club. 1929
street. On this occasion the Alumnae
, Club will entertain the active chapter.
the patronesses and the mothers of
fraternity members, and will have as
81 its special guests Mrs. r. II. Logan
#of Salem, Va, province president, and
n Mrs. Mabel Scott Brown of Hartford,
Conn. cataloguer of the fraternity.
Evening star., 1924-12-07

Th0 easy mark doesn't know how
easy he 1s until some salesman OF
worthless stock or bonds has his
yenolaey.
Evening star., 1924-12-07
Drapery Department

This department will assemble materials
and suggest schemes for furnishing room or
Wnoie mouse with draperies and general fur
nlshings, furnish estimates and give advice.
We are showing a soft filmy material
termed Irans-Filet for curtaining windows.
75e per yard.
Sun-fast materials in gauze, stripes and
Damask effects; very beautiful overdraperies
and valances.
$500, s225, SITS to $500 yard
Tapestries for recovering furniture. Splen-
QUO designs In rich colorings; many have black
grounds.
$3.50, $500 to $500 Yard.
Couch Covers that make a substantial
Christmas present, in livable colorings
$500, $3.50 Upwards to $4,000
Porheres-a Damask effect double faced
In Tich colorfngs rose, mulberry old blue and
olive brown. Z
$1,000 Per Pair
imported dotted and cross-bar Maruuisette, HI
with various colored grounds; very excellent
material for glass curtains.
CSC, &c and S1.25 Per Yard
Arrangements may be made at this time for 4
the recovering Of chairs, davenports &C., and ]
delivery at later date Our workrooms are
not 30 rushed and can give special attention
In the execution Of this class Of workmanship.
ssa r,sv~ss 60 A~y sHsvp4.s Pe1a. o. g.
r OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
REV. KLEIN TAKES CHARGE
AT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

Rev. Geo. F, Klein, for five years
pastor of the Delta Methodist church.
and for the past three years pastor of
the First Methodist church at Sheri-
dan. Wyoming, has just been appoint
ed TO the First Methodist church at
Salt Lake City Utah. He will enter
the new field on the last Sunday in
May. His predecessor goes to Denver.
The Salt Lake Tribune has the fol-
lowing to say regarding Rev. Klein:
Or. Klein has built a $4,000
church at Sheridan, where, during his
three years pastorate, he has proved
to be a most popular man." said DR.
Lace. Originally trained for the law.
he entered the ministry of the Metho-
dist church about twelve years ago.
filling, as a rule, western pulpits
Prior to his Sheridan pastorate he had
a church at Delta, Colo, for five years
He is a member of the Lions club at
Sheridan and of other organizations
and has been active in the city's af-
fairs
He has wife, a son who is at
tending college; daughter in high
school and a younger daughter, He is
also a member Of the Masonic fra
ternity. He is considered one Of the
ablest speakers in our denomination, -
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
OFFICERS TAKING IN
OFFENDERS OF DRY LAW

The federal officers and the sheriff 8
office have been busy rounding up
some law violators during the past
week n. NJ. Barlow of the Peach Val
ley district was arrested Friday and
put under bonds for the next term OF
court for having liquor in his possess
ion.
Nick Sandy of Montrose floated a IS
check here Saturday night and was
arrested Monday because he had
closed his account He plead guilty
before Justice Coombe and received 4
fine and costs.
G. p. Bettis was arrested by Sheriff
Davis Tuesday evening on California
Mesa, the sheriff having been called
on account OF a disturbance. He was
fined 800 and costs and 80 days in
jail for having liquor in his possess
ion, and s25 for creating a disturb
ance.
Other impending arrests for the
booze traffic are rumored over the
county.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
SENATOR PHIPPS WORKING
FOR SETTLERS RELIEF

Lawrence c. Phipps, Colorado's SEN
ator at Washington, is doing all in
his power to secure for the settlers
under the Reclamation Project, the
desired relief The following telegram
was sent by Senator Phipps from
Washington on Monday:
Washington, April 14-It is my
determination to do everything poss-
ible TO secure the relief to which the
settlers of the Uncompahgre and Grand
Valley projects are entitled by rea son
OF any improper methods followed or
any errors made in instituting these
projects. ! am seriously considering
the introduction of a bill for that
purpose. In my Judgment, such relief
can only be secured through the in.
PRODUCTION OF a general bill making the
necessary and proper adjustments on
al reclamation projects, which bill will
undoubtedly be introduced by the
committees on irrigation and reclaim
alton Just as soon as they have had
sufficient time to thoroughly analyze
and study the report of the fact-find-
ing commission.
Any independent measure dealing
solely with the adjustment of charges
on one or two projects would have no
chance whatever of being considered
separately and apart from the suggest
ed general relief bill. have been con-
ferring with the chairman OF the
senate committee on irrigation and
with the secretary of the Interior and
have every reason TO believe that they
s~fa be helpful and that their attitude
IS favorable TO the granting OF the full
measure of relief that can be justified
by the facts and existing conditions.
LAWRENCE C. PHIPPS.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
LITTLE GIRL DIES AFTER
LONG LONG ILLNESS

After lingering Illness covering a
period of over three months, Mildred
Smith, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Smith OF North Delta, was released
from her suffering early "Wednesday
morning the immediate cause OF her
death being spinal-menEitis resulting
from intestinal flu. Mildred was born
in Olathe on May 6, 1916, and depart
cd this life April 16, 1924. aged 7
years II months and 10 days. She
was an exemplary pupil. and by her
gentle manner and sunny disposition
endcared herself 10 teachers and fel.
low-classmates.
Mourning the loss OF their beloved
one are her parents, MIR, and Mrs.
Jesse Smith: three sisters, Mrs. Lor-
raine Thompson OF Los Angeles and
Opal and Juanita, and one brother,
Lawrence. all of whom are at the
family home. Funeral services will
be conducted by Rev. 70. Payne. pastor
Of the Baptist church, Saturday after
noon, at 900 o'clock, and interment
win be made in the Olathe cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
FALL FROM HORSE
RESULTS IN DEATH

John B. McHugh, the Oldest son of
]. B. McHugh and his wife Lola A.
was born at Cedaredge, Colorado, on
the ranch which ever since has been
his home. February 7th, 1893, and
died at the Delta hospital, April 18th,
1924, at s p. m. at the age OF 81 years
2 months days, death being caused
thrown from horse early Saturday
morning.
His entire hfe has been spent in
the Cedaredge community with the
exception of the 2 years that he serv-
ed his country as fireman aboard the
President Grant, receiving his honor.
able discharge late IN 1919. For three
years he conducted his fathers general
store at Cedaredge. Courteous and
accommodating he added many friends
from the new people to the host he
already possessed. During the winter
he had been working at the hall coal
mine.
He is preceded to his eternal home
by his mother who passed away on
February 6, 1923; one sister Florence,
and n brother Lawrence. There are
left to mourn his early passing, the
father, ]. B. McHugh, OF Denver; four
sisters, Mrs. Mary O'Neil OF Los An
geles. California; Mrs. Lola Kiser and
Miss Hannah McHugh OF Cedsredge;
Miss Florence McHugh. of Denver; /;
two brothers. James G. and Walter A.
OK. Cedaredge, and host of other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock from St
Michaels Catholic church of Delta,
solemn Requiem High Mass being sung
by Rev Father Erger. A large num-
Der OF friends accompanied the cortege
to the Cedaredge cemetery where after
a short service and prayer by Rev.
Father Erger. the Cobbett-Welty Post
OF the American Legion of which he
was an active member, took charge.
A military salute was given and taps
sounded, after which the remains were
tenderly laid to rest
number OF members OF the Elks
Lodge OF Delta of which he was a
member were in attendance.
The many beautiful floral offerings
and the number of friends and neigh
bors who were at the burial services
attest the love and affection they bore
toward the one who had passed on.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
BUSINESS WOMEN'S CLUB
JOINS STATE FEDERATION

The April business meeting of the
Delta Business Women's club was held
at the Community Rooms Tuesday
evening, with very good attendance.
Mrs. L. E. Wright persided. and sew
eral matters OF Importance were dis
posed of, chief among which was the
decision to join the State Federation
of Business and Professional Womens
clubs. Later the club will probably
federate with the National organiza-
ton. This organization has $4,000
members and expects to have $4,000
by July l.
The matter OF sending a delegate to
the State convention at La Juuta was
discussed somewhat
A feature Of the evening was pa
per by Mrs. Winifred Foley on
"Stenography."
The next meeting will be on May s,
which viii be the dinner meeting Of
the club at 6:15 O'clock
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
LOSE BABY DAUGHTER
DUE TO PNEUMONIA

Ora Ensley, baby daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. James Busley, passed away
Saturday at the family home at 427
Dodge street. after a brief illness OF
neumonia. The deceased was born
at Salida, July II. 1923, being 8
months and l day old. Funeral serv-
ices were held from the Baptist
church at 400 o'clock Monday after
noon, Rev. ]. l. carp of Austin officia.
ting, and the little form was tenderly
laid to rest in the Garnet Mesa Gene
terry.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
COW TESTING NOTICE

In accordance with an ordinance
passed by the City Council on Febru.
ary 11th. 1924. It is unlawful to sell
milk without first having your cows
tested for health by the City Veterin-
AIRY, and then obtaining n permit from
the City Health officer.
Any one failing TO comply with the
provisions OF this ordinance will be
subject to a heavy fine.
This is a public notice to warn you
that the ordinance will be enforced
This is purely health measure as a
protection against disease and filth. A
copy of this ordinance may be had on
at the City Hall.
The public are cautioned not to
purchase milk from anyone not having
n permit from the Health Officer to
show that their premises have been
inspected and cows tested to show
they are free from tuberculosis or
other diseases.
A. 10. Penley, Mayor.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
BELOVED DELTA LADY
DIES AT LOS ANGELES

Word reached Delta Friday Of the
death at Los Angeles on April Z. OF
Mrs. Maude Welch. for many years a
resident Of this city, and one Of our
best loved women.
Mrs. Welch had suffered for a mum.
Der of months from a cancer. and
though she realized long ago that the
end was only a question OF time, she
bore her suffering with the quiet and
sweetness of an angel, and when the
summons came submitted calmly TO
the inevitable.
Maude Newland was born at Ionia
Michigan. on July 90, 1879, and during
early womanhood came to Delta with
her family. where for 20 years she
made her home and reared her family
Of two girls and one boy. She was
prominent in social circles here and
was president of the Woman's club I'm
l912-l9lS.
About five years ago she moved 90
Los Angeles. purchasing beautiful
home, and remaining until her death
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. h. A. Ritchie. OF Fillmore, Cali.
fornia; and Miss Katherine Welch. "a
teacher at Los Angeles; and one son,
Roy, residing at Venice, California
Hers was a beautiful character and
she has left behind an influence on
her associates which can never die
sleep, Gentle mother, sleep"
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
DEATH OF ERNEST L.
BURCH ON WEDNESDAY
Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither at the North
winds breath"

Like a thunderbolt out of a clear
sky came the summons to Ernest L.
Burch who struggled valiantly for life
| through long, weary months, and then
at a moment when Life held out so
much OF promise, the silver cord snap
ped and he was beyond human aid.
Mr.. Burch had apparently rallied
from his serious illness and on We'd
nesday wrote letters to his relatives,
humming snatches of song and doing
a few errands about the house.
At about 6:10 o'clock in the evening
he sat reading a paper when without
warning he gasped one word to his be-
loved wife and expired in his chair
Mr.. Burch was born at Laddonia, An
drain county, Missouri. on the 5th
day of November, 1877. On January
l, 1902, he was united in marriage
with Miss Katherine McCarty, a
school-classmate, and the couple spent
several years in their home town.
About seven years ago the family
came to Delta where they have con-
tinued to make their home.
Mr.. Burch worked for Williams
Grocery, and later for Remington
Elliott. For several months before
his last illness he was employed by
E. W. Strong.
Through all his suffering he never
uttered complaint, and had only
words of encouragement to his family
from day to day.
Immediate relatives surviving are
his wife, Mrs, Katherine Burch: two
daughters, Lillian and Leah: his faith
er; one brother; and one sister in
Missouri; and one brother in Florida.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon from the Baptist church,
conducted by Rev. E. Payne. and the
remains will be in charge of Delta
Lodge No 62, A. F. & A NJ, of which
he was a member He was also a
member Of the Delta Baptist church.
Interment will be in Garnet Mesa
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
MORE THAN FIFTY PER
CENT SIGN FOR PAVING

The committee circulating the petit
uon for paving Main street succeeded
In securing signatures for more than
500 OF the property represented, Tues
day, and notary signatures are now
being attached. Inch by inch the ardu-
Gus work OF securing this improve
ment is advancing, but it will be sew
eral months before work will be ac-
tually begun, as there is yet much pre-
liminary work to be done and there
are many legal steps to be taken.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
TO HAVE SHOWER FOR
HIGH SCHOOL KITCHEN

Owing to the great necessity of out
fitting the high school kitchen with
dishes and silver the teachers and stu.
dents are planning a shower for Friday
and Saturday, April 25 and &c. The
Junior class win present tickets to all
who contribute to this worthy cause.
Large CONS, small coins, or bills will
be accepted.
In this way the Domestic Science
department will be equipped to handle
all social functions which will be held
from time to time during the school
year.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Morton Sisters Arrive.

The Morton Sisters, evangelists of
Florence. Colorado, were yesterday ar
rivals from Walla Walla, Washington,
TO begin two weeks revival campaign
here. The opening service will be
held tonight at the Nazarene church
These young ladies are not new to the
people of Delta. having conducted a
successful revival in a large tent in
North Delta last August. Since Ieav-
ing here they have travelled in a dozen
different states, their last meetings
having been held in California.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
OFFICERS NAMED FOR
DELTA W0MAN'S CLUB

Because Of a mixup in type last week
We herewith publish the names OF the
officers nominated for the Yomans
club, from which officers to serve for
the coming year will be chosen at the
next meeting. April %:
For President: Mrs. H. ]. Baird:
Mrs. H. f. Tyler; Mrs. F. w. Grove.
For Vice-President: Mrs. F. L. Mar
tin; Mrs. ]. L. Sprung
For Secretary: Mrs. Morgan Sweit-
ger; Mrs. l. E. Wright
For Treasurer: Mrs. L. A Smock:
Mrs. F. R Stearns.
For Chairman Program Committee:
Mrs. T. Z. Lamb: Mrs. c. R. Hollems.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
BILL HART, SCREEN
FAV0RITE, IS BACK

William S. Hart has at last come
back to tho screen. The first of his
now series OF pictures, WILD BILL
HICOCK," will be eshown at the
COLONIAL theatre on Friday and
Saturday, April 20 and 26th. The new
series of Hart's pictures are bigger
and better than any he has ever pro
duced. all taken from the red blooded
stories OF the early pioneers In our
own beloved west.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Weary of companionship.

A suit was begun in the County
court Tuesday morning in which Mrs.
Laura Med. Miller was plaintiff and
Charles Miller defendant The par
ties are from Crawford. Non-support
is charged by the plaintiff A jury OF
six men are to render the verdict.
The plaintiff is represented by c. H.
Stewart of Delta and Attorney Dick of
Denver, while the defendant appears
by his attorney. Millard Fairlamb OF
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Some Shirt.

A shirt OF gigantic proportions was
displayed for several days in the
window of Hollands store and the
public was permitted to guess the
neck size and sleeve length. The
neck sizes were all the way from %
to A inches, while the sleeve length
guesses We're from "A to rs inches.
Frank Childs of Cedaredge came the
nearest to guessing the exact size
and was awarded a new shirt His
guess was &c sleeve length. SO neck
band. The exact dimensions were 66l4
sleeve length and 3Ola collar band.
The scheme was to advertise Glen &
Glendale shirts which this firm
handles.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Had Boosters MEETING.

]. W. Maxwell attended a meeting
Of employees of the D. & R. G. rail
road at Grand Junction Tuesday even
ing, which was the second meeting Of
the Rio Grande Boosters club. Over
100 employees were present, and
much valuable information was i'm
parted to the employees. After the
business meeting refreshments were
served.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Woman's Club Next Week.

The closing meeting Of the Delta
Woman's club for the club year will
be held next Wednesday afternoon,
April %. This will be Stunt Day,
and the program will be in charge OF
Mrs. Zella Flores. There will also be
election OF officers. Hostesses will be
Mesdames B. o. Windle and L. E.
Wright.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
viii Give Weather information

To Fruit Growers and Others Interest.
ed in Weather Forecasts;
When there is danger from frosts
such information is wired from Denver
10 me here in Delta. | will at once
send out warnings to all the Central"
telephone offices In Delta county.
II any one is interested In these
warnings call up the nearest telephone
office and Central" will be glad to
give you the information desired
r, NJ. GETTS,
Cooperative Weather Observer
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Mrs. Frank Hoppe Home.

returning passenger to Delta re-
Gently was Mrs. Frank Hoppe, who in
company with Mrs. p NJ. Condit. left
for the East several months ago. Mrs.
Condit is now making her home with
relatives at Bowling Green, Ohio.
Since taking her departure. Mrs.
Hoppe has travelled over a distance of
1000 miles. visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Grace Stewart in Alabama, her sisters,
Mrs Lila Eyman of Laclede. Missouri: /:
Mrs. Sarah Jordan of Denver; and
Mrs. Ida Glasbin OF Colorado Springs;
and Mrs Condit's daughter. Miss Phil
lippa AT New York City.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Baptists Meeting.

A meeting of minister's of the Bap-
tist churches OF Western Colorado,
was held at the Delta Baptist church
Tuesday afternoon. Plans We're made
for the h. Y. P. o. assembly to be held
this summer, and also for the Gunni-
son Valley Baptist association were
discussed. The following We're pres
ent; Revs, George Burroughs, ]. NJ. P.
Martin of Grand Junction: ]. H, Nc
Query OF Hotchkiss; ]. I. carp OF Aus
tin; w Il. Simmons of Montrose; w.
A. Clevenger of Cedaredge; r. f.
Rice OF olathe; Il, Payne of Delta, and
layman, A. S. Hin of Austin.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
PEA GREEN EIGHTH
GRADE FINISHES FRIDAY

The Eighth grade graduating class
of Pea Green school will be held on
Friday evening, April 25th, beginning
at 500 o'clock The following pro
gram will be rendered.
Music.
Invocation Mrs. J, II, Gohghty
Music.
Glass Prophecy--------R Ruby Golighty
Glass Will----------------Ro Rosa Esser
Music.
Glass Address #. W. Pimlott
Presentation of Diplomas
h. c. Marchbank, Pres. school board
Music.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
POULTRY RAISERS WILL
MEET AT PEA GREEN

A meeting of poultry raisers will be
held at Pea Green schoolhouse next
Thursday evening, April "a. Ben King.
County Agent, and H. A. Ireland. Pro
ject Agriculturist, will be on hand and
give suggestions regarding the or
ganization OF poultry marketing as
sociation
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Miss Chambers Home.

Miss Chambers Home.
Miss Mabel Chambers. who has been
a house guest of relatives in the East,
returned home Wednesday. accompan-
led by her aunt, Mrs. N. Farnley of
Denver, who is the house guest at the
Chambers home.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
MAN is SICK AT
HOME ON DODGE STREET

Il. Il, Watts, editor OF the Delta
County Tribune. has been i'll for the
past two weeks at his home on Dodge
street. Yesterday his condition was
reported somewhat better.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Leaves for Denver.

Returning TO her home at Denver on
Wednesday morning was Mrs. o. f
Barber. who has been visiting at the
C. c. Bruner home here and at the
home of Mrs. Fary Lambert at Cedar
edge, both families being relatives
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
r. A. King Here.

R. A. King, who with his family
has been living at Wichita Falls, Tex
as, for a number of months, is as
sociated with oil men operating in
this section, and has headquarters in
Grand Junction. There is consider
able leasing in Montrose and Delta
counties, and also around Grand
Junction.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18

Clerk 10 III.
c. A Marelius Is absent from the
postoffice this week on account of ILL.,
ness. Lewis Roberts is taking his
spring vacation and Miss Edith Haze
lett is assisting during the absence Of
the two.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Insurance Agency.

r. A Cannon, located at 239 Dodge,
has recently been appointed as repre-
sentative OF the Kansas City Life in
surance company to succeed Frank
Peck, whose health prevents his at
tending to the business.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Back from Illinois.

Miss Mabel Clark returned from an
extended visit at Milledse, Illinois.
yesterday Accompanying her were
her aunt, Mrs. Hattie Steffins, and
her cousin, Faith Yocom. who will
spend the summer here visiting with
the Toothaker. Bailey and Fahrney
families. who are relatives.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
They are Grandparents.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. n. French are
grandpa and grandma once more since
the advent OF a lovely baby daughter
at the home of their daughter and SON
ln-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ray, of
Hotchkiss, Thursday. April II.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
Attended Sorority Tea.

Miss Alene Baird, teacher at Cedar
edge, spent the weekend at home.
The Misses Grace Felgar and Mary
Thayer accompanied her. and on Sat
urday the three attended the Sorority
tea at Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-18
New pipe Line.

On Wednesday evening water for
the city of Delta was turned into the
new pipe line recently installed on
the new North Delta bridge, SO there
will be no further worry regarding wat
er for Delta