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The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

an inspiration OF doing something or
becoming somebody who might have
had a poor start in hfe
Mr. Payne will tell about the
customs. manners, and language of
his native country, reading from the
Welsh testament He viii also give
some OF his experiences in the coal
mine. Mr.. Payne's brother-in-law was
killed while they were sinking n mine
at Litchfield. Illinois. He will also
describe his trips across the Atlantic
ocean. and the many amusing Incl
dents that 20 with a sea voyage.
The lecture is Just chuck full Of
wit, humor and pathos. and patriotic
to the core. 4 male chorus will sing
Men Of Harlech," the Welsh national
song. Mr.. Payne has given this
lecture TO very large audiences and no
less than three times in Sterling.
from whence he came to Delta before
the people We're reached. Those plan.
ming to attend on Sunday night would
do well TO 20 early, as a large audi
ence IL expected
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM
JAIL WITH CASE KNIFE

Friday at about 1915 p. m, three
men, George Morrow, William Davis,
and George Hernandez, prisoners in
the county Jail who had been allowed
liberty in the corridor, made jail
break and for a time made good their
escape. In fact two are still at
large.
The men effected an escape by dig.
ging through the brick wall. using
an ordinary case knife sharpened like
saw, into the matron's quarters,
where they secured the key to the
outside door and the rest was duck
soup. Heretofore the key has been
kept hanging in the matron's quart
ers, but no more says Sheriff Van
ecker.
Following the discovery of the de-
livery, search was instituted, and
friend informed Sheriff VanCcker that
it was the plan of the fugutives to
hide out nearby and then leave the
main road at Whitewater and break
through the hills.
At Whitewater the searching party
turned back, and near Campbeus
Switch at about a m. discovered a
camp fire. There they found Moore
asleep and took him into custody.
The others escaped for parts IN
known. Moore told the party that the
key had been cached near the IN
compahgre river and took them to the
spot where it was soon located.
These three men We're serving Jail
sentences only on minor charges.
Moore and Davis were taken at SOM
erset, on a charge of stealing a suit
case at the fair. and were heard on
September 13. They were being held
for the next term of district court
Hernandez, who was arrested on
September l, had been given a pre-
liminary hearing before Justice Fair
land. for stealing shirts and other
wearing apparel from Delta merch-
ants. He had been given a fine of
so days and 500 fine and in lieu of
the cash was doing time"
E. R Griffin, who had been SEN
enced to a term of several years for
attempting the life of a Hotchkiss
man. and was awaiting a decision
from the supreme court on rehearing,
made no effort whatever to escape.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
WILL HOLD SPECIAL
SERVICE SUNDAY NIGHT

"UNDER TWO FLAGS" or FROM
COAL PIT TO PULPIT" will be the
subject Of a very interesting lecture
to be given at the Baptist church of
Delta at 1880 Sunday evening.
The pastor Rev. Emmanuel Payne.
is native born Welshman, and work
ed for many years in the coal mines
OF Wales and America. He started to
work in the mines when only twelve
years Of age and continued to do so
until he left the mines TO study for
the ministry, going to Shurtleff col
lege, at Alton, Illinois. The lecture
is given with the hope and intention
of giving some young man or woman
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
LIONS CLUB HOSTS TO
DELTA'S TEACHERS

The second annual banquet to
school teachers OF Delta was given
by the Lions Club Tuesday evening.
and there was very good attendance
OF both Lions and guests. All the
directors but one were also present
Prof Ward l. Miller had charge of
the program and told OF the program
for educational week which had be.
come a national event He said that
most folks learn OF the school worl
only through their tax receipts, ye.
the schools deserve more considera-
tion, for they are the foundation OF
liberty. Justice and democracy.
Judge Stewart commended the club
for their foresight in extending this
invitation to the instructors. and Prof
V. NJ. Rogers, Principal OF High
School followed with an unusually
well prepared paper on Whats Right
with our Schools"
The Tennessee Serenaders livened
up every spare moment with their
usual classy music and VIII Ratokin
sang In his own lnimitable style all Of
which was keenly enjoyed by all.
Rev. u. Payne of the Baptist church.
extended an invitation to all TO attend
the special sermon next Sunday even
ing.
Cub Terrell served an excellent
chicken dinner
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
WILL TALK OVER
GUNNISON TUNNEL
SATURDAY EVENING

A meeting has been called for Sat
urday evening at the Mt. View school
house on California Mesa, for the pur.
pose of deciding upon some plan rela.
tive to matters which are confronting
the farmers on this end OF the Gunni,
son Tunnel project,
a preliminary meeting Of a few
leading farmers on the mesa met on
Tuesday evening and decided to have
a general meeting OF all farmers on
the lower cnd OF the project this
coming Saturday evening.
Many matters are seriously CON
fronting these under the project and
it is believed a meeting may heln to
settle upon some plan of action before
the proper officials at Washington.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
FARMERS BUY BULL
AT GRAND JUNCTION

The California Mesa Mountain Bull
association. through their officers. di.
rected II. +. Wilson. Nolney Brumley
and Fred Cole TO purchase a high
grade registered bull, at their last
meeting.
According the committee went to
Grand Junction Monday and closed a
deal with Mr.. Gimple, farmer near
Clifton. for one OF his high-grade
Jersey yearlings The purchase price
was 800
The Farmer members OF the Noun.
tain View association are going into
the purebred dairy COW herd business
along lines which have been highly
approved and been beneficial to the
dairy men In other sections.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
THYRET PROMOTED

william II. Thyrct Farmers book.
keeper at the offices of The Holly
Sugar Corporation. has received a
moritcd appointment and with his
family will 20 to the head offices at
Colorado Springs soon after Decem.
ber l. He has not yet been advised
what his work will be, but all who
have watched his ability during the
four and half years he has served
his company here, know that he will
make good in whatever capacity he
is called upon to sorve..
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
STUDENTS MUST STEP
LIVELY OR LOSE OUT

There seems to be some misunder-
standing on the part of high school
students as well as some parents re-
tions laid down by the teachers of
the high school, regarding the con-
duct of students while in school
Since the publication of the bulletin
OF regulations. certain changes have
been made, and in order that both
parents and child may know what
they are, the most important regula-
tions are stated below
Any pupil absenting himself from
recitation, study period, assembly, or
fails to report after school when re
quested to by any teacher, may be
suspended from school for a period
not to exceed three days and given
zero for all the work missed. and if
the offense is repeated, the pupil
will not be reinstated in school ex-
cept on guarantee of the parent or
guardian that the rules of the school
will be strictly observed in the fut-
ure. Should it become necessary for
a pupil to be absent from a recitation
or study period, permission must be
obtained from the office. In absence
Of principal. teacher in commercial
room will give such permission.
Since school started, tardies have
grown worse and worse until it has
become necessary to make more
stringent regulations regarding them
More tardies have been made since
the beginning of school than should
be expected during the whole year.
This condition must not continue to
exist. Will those concerned please
read carefully and adhere to the fol-
lowing conditions regarding tardies:
Beginning November "a, any stu,
dent with an unexcused tardy, will
have his grade in the class in which
he is tardy lowered one point lie.
from E to NJ. or NJ to y. and will re-
main after school one hour The
teacher in whose class the tardy oc-
ours will keep the student after
school. Two unexcused tardies. not
counting those previous to November
"a. will be sufficient cause for sus-
pension. The parent must come to
school with the child and give salts
factory evidence that no further tard-
les will occur. before the student may
be re-admitted to school.
It has been observed by the teach
ers. that practically all tardies are
made by students living in town
When II is absolutely necessary for
n child TO he tardv. II would be ad-
visable for the parent or guardian to
come with the child and explain the
cause for tardiness.
Being tardy is a habit that students
become addicted TO which will follow
them through life If it is allowed to
grow VIII the parents please coop
crate with the teachers by helping
TO eliminate this unnecessary evil
which exists in the high school?
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
A. H. WILLIS DIES IN
DENVER, NOVEMBER 10

Word has been received here OF the
death of A. II. Willis, former Delta
resident at his home in Denver. due
TO paralysis.
Mr. willis was born in Illinois. Oc-
tober 26, 1857. and was 67 years OF
age at the time OF his demise
The family left Delta five or six
years ago to make their home in
Denver. Mr. Willis suffered stroke
in June. and never fully recovered.
He is survived by his wife. and
eight children. one of whom. Mrs.
Elsie Sites. resides Mt Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
LINCOLN CONGRESS OF
PARENT-TEACHERS
IS ORGANIZED

In response to invitation from Prof.
Ward I. Miller Of the city schools. a.
large assemblage OF teachers and
patrons of the Delta schools gathered
at the Lincoln Building Wednesday
evening to listen to Mrs. Fred Dick
of Denver, state organizer Of Parent
Teachers organizations. who ex-
planned the working of the organiza-
tion, told Of its high ideals and of its
aims and purposes.
Mrs. Dick told the story of its
small beginning p years ago at
Washington, D. c. when it was first
organized as a Congress of Mothers.
and Of its growth and change Of name
to the Parent Teachers association.
There are today 700. coo members
throughout the United States. and
$1,000 in Colorado alone, the object
being intelligent cooperation Of home
and school looking toward child vel
fare, the home. school. and commun-
ity all being factors.
At the close Of Mrs. Dicks inter
esting address, an organization was
effected to be designated as the
Lincoln Congress OF Parent-Teachers.
the by laws read and adopted and the
following officers elected to serve
during the first year: Mrs. II. Z.
Tyler president; Prof Ward I. Mill
er, vice president; Mrs. l. L. Morg-
an, secretary; Mrs. c. B. Elliott,
treasurer, and Mrs William F.
Marshall, historian.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
HARRY |. FAULKNER DIES
ON WYOMING RANCH

Word has been received here Of the
death in Wyoming Of Harry L. Faux.
ner former Delta man. who with his
family left here for that state some
six or eight years ago.
Mr.. Faulkner, during his residence
here, was associated with +. d. Her
rick in the pool hall business. the
firm being known as Herrick x
Faulkner. He was popular with
wide circle OF friends who had hoped
that at some time he and his family
would return here TO make their
home
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
FRANK H. PECK IS
CLAIMED BY DEATH

For the second time in less than
sixty days the Death Angel entered
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Ii. Peck
Wednesday evening, this time claim
ing the life of the husband and
father. Death was due to a compli-
cation of troubles with hardening OF
the arteries
Mr.. Peck had been in failing health
for the past two years, but his last
illness covered two months.
Frank Herbert Peck was born al
Cohocton, New York, on October Il.
1865. While he was very small lad
his parents moved TO Canisteo, New
York, and there he grew to manhod,
engaging for several years in mer-
chandising
On June 25, 1890, he was married
to Miss Minnie II. Neely also OF
Canisteo, and there the couple spent
the early years OF their married life,
coming to Delta in June, 1901. Here
Mr.. Peck spent several years in nee
camille business. first with the piou-
eer firm of Conklin & Gaunt. and
later with X. F. Williams. For several
years past he has been engaged In
selling insurance.
The deceased is survived by his
wife and two sons, Marcus A. Peck OF
Cory. and Herbert y. Peck OF Delta.
The third child, Mrs. Frances Lloyd.
passed away at the home OF her par
ents on September %, last.
Mr., Peck vas a member OF Delta
Lodge No. 62. a. F. & a. NJ. and
Garnet Chapter No. 80. order o:
Eastern Star both OF Delta. and the
former lodge will have charge OF the
funeral services to be conducted this
afternoon from the Methodist church
by Rev. l. L. Morgan. assisted by Rev.
Emmanuel Payne OF the Baptist
church. lnterment In Garnet Mesa
cemetery.
During the years he has lived here.
Mr.. Peck has made hundreds OF
friends who have watched his last i'll
ness with keen regret and learned OF
his passing away with sorrow.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
YOUNG FOLKS MARRIED

Ralph Sldebottom and Miss Grace
Rose went TO Montrose Friday and
were quietly married but the secret
leaked out Monday and their friends
punished them by having Ralph mako
the announcement at the Colonial
Monday evening, after which he
treated them all to n drink at Mikes.
Mr., Sidebottom is the popular baker
Mt A4-thur's, while his wife has been
n stenographer in various offices for
some months past. Both are deserv-
ing young people and have the best
wishes of many friends.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21

At the annual meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce held at the
Community Rooms last evening many
matters of importance were discussed
which have a direct bearing upon this
community.
Relative to the long fought over
proposition concerning the maximum
price which the landowners under the
project have been called upon to
pay. a committee was appointed
which will get busy at once, pre-
senting the matter in no uncertain
terms to the coming session of con-
gress. E. S. Corbin told of how
many farms had been abandoned.
that the farmers just could not pay,
and had become discouraged. A d.
Fairbanks and others spoke regarding
the matter. Mr.. Fairbanks called at
tention to the original deal with the
government. and he said he believed
the government should be made to
fulfill the first contract. The senti-
ment Of the meeting was to the eff
feet that no one would pay the pres
ent charge for the water and furth-
ermore could not.
c. H. Stewart offered a resolution
regarding the oil well and believed
the Chamber Of Commerce should try
and cooperate with the men in
charge Of the drilling in an effort to
try and have another test well put
down. His resolution was adopted.
a. c. Remington and Mayor Penley
told OF the city camp grounds How
nice things had been fixed up for the
benefit OF the tourist, and calling at
tention to the attendant at the
grounds. No complaint IT was point
ed out, had been made on the small
charge made TO the tourist using the
grounds.
DR. Cleland was praised for his
splendid efforts in rapidly getting the
new city park to look like something
Really, from the report we are soon
to have very fine city park. The
landscape work under Mr.. Cleland's
direction has been worked ont, and
development pushed forward in a re,
markable way.
Secretary Harding made his report
for the year showing nearly 50 600
had been collected and spent for the
upbuilding OF Delta and vicinity. He
went into details for every cent OF
the fund which was raised.
The new directors for the year will
be H. w. Robinson. W. f. Schoolfield.
Or. w s. Cleland, c. B. Elliott, C
f. Blaine. George Seabourn, and
Wayne Brenton.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church served the dinner, and for
their efforts in pleasing the hungry
crowd of businessmen vote OF
thanks was rendered them. a unani-
nous vote OF thanks was offered to
the retiring president, Mr. Robinson.
Rev. Payne and Rev. Morgan enter
tanned those present. when called up
on at intervals OF the business sess-
ion. with short curt talks sandwich
ed in between timely witticisms.
Extracts from President Robinson's
annual report follow:
I would like to call to you some
Of the most important things that
have been accomplished by the Cham
ber Of Commerce this year
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
0CT0GENARIAN PASSES
AWAY NOVEMBER 18th

AZ the home Of his son, Charles
Stonchockor, near Austin, occurred
the death on Friday, November 1ith,
OF William StonohoclSer, at the age
Of SO years 4 months and 20 days. De.
couscd was born in Iowa. on June 20,
1924. Funeral services were held
from the Delta Mortuary, conducted
by Rev. ]. I carp. pastor of the Aus
tin Baptist church, and intorment was
I'm the Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
GUDGEL AND MATNEY
WILL HAVE FREE
TURKEY FLY

The second annual free turkey fly
is announced by Gudgel & Matney OF
the White Eagle service station, for
Tuesday, November 25, beginning at
o'clock. The following entries are
arranged:
Two turkeys for boys y years and
under
Two turkeys for women only.
Two turkeys for men only.
Two turkeys for girls 70 years and
under.
Four turkeys free for all"
These are open to everyone in his
own particular class, and the one
who catches the bird gets IT,
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
REV. STAILINGS RETIRES
FROM CHURCH MINISTRY

Rev. B. F. Stallings has severed his
relations with the Church Of Christ
as minister, and on Sunday will
preach his closing sermon. He and
his estimable family do not expect to
leave Delta, but will continue to
make their home among us.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
All Masons Take Notice.

\ special meeting Of Delta Lodge
No. 62. A. F. & 4. NJ, is hereby call.
ed for Friday, November 2l, 1924,
for the purpose OF conducting funeral
services over the remains Of our late
brother Frank II. Peck. An mem.
hers meet at Masonic hall at 100
o'clock p. m.
]. +. CHALMERS, W.M.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
INJURED IN FALL

While playing basket ball last even
ing, Miss Marian Lewis fell. incurriug
n serious injury to her left ankle.
Attending physicians are unable at
this time 10 determine whether a
fracture exists. or a sprain. but Miss
Lewis viii be compelled to travel on
crutches for some time.
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
Making II Illegal.

Making Il Illegal.
J. Il. Bohnet was here from Paonia
Tuesday making final proof on is
homestead before NJ. II. Welch. the
u. S. Land Commissioner
The Delta independent., 1924-11-21
BACK AGAIN

THOMAS MEIGHAN, the most popular
star in the movies is coming back to Delta,
and will play at the Rialto Theatre, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday of next
week in that famous picture, "PIED PIPER
MALONE"
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-10-29

From the records Of the State Board OF Equal
xation OF the Elm Oriu Mining company, w. A
Clark property
In 1922 this mine produced 1o4.167 tors OF ore
and the w A. Clark smelter charged yTlo.6s5 s6
for REDUCTION or about sss2 per ton. and tho mine
In 1929 this mine produced 2zs67s tons OF ore
and the w. A. Clark smrlter charged 81 ESQ 45T as
for reduction aboat 80 Of pcr ton. and the mine
had 1898 sFg NET proceeds"
and the ". A. Clark smeter charged 81 opss7ss SO
for reduction about ~ 81 per ton and the m ne
had Net proceeds :"
II smelling charges in 1873 the only year since
1918 that this mine has had any met prccesds" to
tax had been t6sz per ton Instead Of srN Al per
net proceeds OF $77sbb7os
Let us have gross production tax that can be
Arpused by tax officials. rather than a met
L ,ceecs tax under which milne only nays on
what the officers determine and Mr. Hartman
saws "A corporation which hes within ltrssf all
this knowiedre to the Transaction OF ita business
Will not probably find much net"
WHAT COMES IN--wHAr GOES OUT
Figures have bean complied row upon row. 10
snow how much money has been received into the
general fund In the past four years Records Of
received into the general fund from counties and
through collection Of all forms of license taxaa
s2050.0sa wns returned from special license taxes
lenses on state lands etc, in many more than
counties paid In. ~
The items ~ sisoooo for salaries OF d.,rc,
judges and 10000 part salaries OF county atfor
news which the state paid to counties is NOT in.
cluded In the above. -
Ths state treasury acts as q sort Of clearing
house, collecting the money and RETURNING tire
greater portion to the counter Keep this In mind
when discussing where the money goes
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-10-29
TALK FOR
VOTE FOR
INITIATIVE
No. rs
DIXON EXTRAVAGANZA
BUBBLE BURSTS
FINES TAX BILL

Bulletin No / OF the Montana Taxpayers Assoc
citation. association manfestiy unfriendiy 10 The
Dixon administration. at page y shows that tha
general fund overdraft March i. 1871 at COM
mencement OF the Dixon administration was
Uyzsf 10000
At the opening OF the 18th session. Montana
semby. after Dixon took office, he forcbly called
finances, pointed tsat appropriations In excess
OF estimated income was contrary 70 the constitu-
tiOn and urged stern economies In state govern
ment. Eight boards and comm ssons were soon
after abolished at his suggestion.
In the first month of Gov, Idxons tenancy Sen,
Senate Bill No 2S3 authorizing the state ta bor-
treasury certificates the sum ~ 81 900 600 10
to pay outstanding claims and overdraft. ms the
overdraff at that time exceeded 81 200 900, and de-
ficlency claims exceeded $500 000 This amount
not considered sufficient and In the extraordinary
session new law Was passed authorizing the state
to borrow 50 000Q 600 This is Chapter tS session
laws 1891 Money borrowed on treasury certt-
fcates In the amount of 1894 70S 90. which reduced
the ovcrfrhft June &c. 1921 by the same amount
but had 10 be paid out Of 1927 taxes
Al the close Of the 18th assembly. Gov. Dixon
made percentage cut of $500 900 from the appro-
pratons TO balance the estimated income. after re-
ducing the budgets Of the various departments and
institutions. The Supreme Court in a divided opn-
ion, declared that the governor had no authority 10
sion was called early In 1924 and after spending
nearly two weeks In investigation ard elaboration
the estimate OF Gov Dixon wns susts med when the
assembly fixed this sum substantially Rs II had been
fixed In the veto.
For the first tins IN eight years tina sum Of
nsnts to the psnsra fund Of the state.
rHE METALS MINIS TAX 10 THE issuE--ALL
OTHERS ARE FAKE itaueS. TALK AND VOTE
FOR NUMBER ~,
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-10-29
WHAT TONNAGE TAX HAS
MIAMI TO MINNESOTA SCHOOLS

WNAf TUNWNGE I'M NNH -..--.- =
MEANT TO MINNESOTA SCHOOLS
The fight TO adopt the iron tonnage tax In Min
nesota historic. II was defeated In several ses-
and newspapers favored it; the big city papers
fought II and predicted that II II passed the great
ateei company would abandon Minnesota.
Finally II passed What happened7
Nothing The steel company In expanding and In
now satisfied with the tax
VIVA, has yielded TO the schools o. Minnesota
Here are the figures from State Auditor Ray
Chase OF Minnesota for 1923. on an per cent ton
mage tax;
Revenue -
school SUI snnuosoI
University .4--.-~--....-..-.-.-~ csl,ffo-sS
WHAT sT WILL MEAN TO SCHOOLS or STATE
n il expected 10 produce SbU0.0O0 annually In
taxes and half or this Will go to the common school
fund This s well based since the Anaconda Cop
1870 900.