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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Harrison c. Lyseth, head Of the
science department at Cony High
school. has recently been named as sub
principal at the school by the Augusta
Board Of Education. This honor comes
to Mr. Lyseth in recognition of his fine
work at the school both as teacher
of science and as faculty advisor to
the student activities.
MIR. Lyseth. who was 3ornoin Au-
burn. received his high school educa-
tion ut Edward Little High school and
then entered Bowdoin College, where
he specialized in chemistry. While
there he was an assistant in the chem
istry department. Since leaving col
1ege he has taken graduate work at
Harvard summer school for two years
and is working for advanced degrees
as Master of Education and Master of
Arts.
This is his fourth year at Cony High
school as head of the science depart
ment and teacher of chemistry and
physics. Besides his work along those
lines he has been the faculty advisor
for the Cony High Radio Club which
has been very active during the past
few years, and for the last three years
has been musitGl director OF Chizzle
While minstrel show. He is the or
ganist at st. Marks Episcopal church
and the pianist at the local Rotary
Club. of which he il valued member.
While at Cony High school he has
been instrumental in a reoreanizati ion
OF the chemistry department. which
last years received much needed new
equipment. This year an advanced
course in chem .stry dealing with guam
titative analysis and organic chemis-
try has been added.
The position of sub-principal Is a
new one at Cony High school and IT Is
therefore an added honor to be ap-
pointed as Cony's first sub-principal
Mr.. Lyseths many friends are united
in extending their congratulations to
him upon his appointment to this po-
sition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Winthrop. passed tho weekend with
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Evans.
Isaiah Witham OF Augusta, has
bought the William MacDaniel pace
so-caIled, and Is living there.
Mrs. F. z. Moore with her children
Of Hallowell. are visiting her niotn'
err. Mrs. Sadie r.. Evans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11
w. c. r. U. Meeting Friday

Delegates to the State convention
of the w. c. Il. L. to be held in
Portland, September "A. % and 26,
will be elected at the business meet
ing of the local organization at the
"Y." Friday at $50.
At 3 p. M. Law Enforcement and
the League of Women Voters" will
be the subject of an address by Miss
Mabel Conner. The public Is cor
daily invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

When the wheel Of his bicycle
skidded on the wet pavement. throw
Ing him directly in the path of an
oncoming automobile. a boy whose
name could not be ascertained, mar
rowly escaped serious injury We'd
nesday afternoon. The lad was pro-
ceeding north on Water street and
was in front of the Journal Office
when the mishap occurred at about 5
O'Clock. The automobile which was
following closely was proceeding
slowly and the quick action OF the
driver in applying the brakes. stop
ped the heavy car within inches OF
the PROSTATE lad The boy got up,
brushed himself. and finding himself
unhurt climbed onto his wheel and
continued on his way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11
SOMERVILLE

The Corner school opened Sept. 2,
with Mrs. Ella NJ. Brann Of Cooper's
Mills. teacher.
NJ. A. Hisler of Augusta, who has
been visiting relatives and friends In
town. has returned to Augusta.
c. Kenneth Morrill, has resumed
his studies at Erskine academy,
which opened for the fan term.
Sept. s.
Miss Marie Turner has entered
0skine Academy AZ q student.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Sands Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Paul Giddings. Cony high school.
1874. has gone to the University of
Maine to pursue a course OF study
preparatory to entering medical
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Frederick a. Remission. who was an
Instructor at Cony high school last
year. was visitor there Tuesday.
He left this city Wednesday morning
for New York City. where he Is to
Hntsh a course of study at Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Nj and Mrs. George Marchildon
of this city are the proud parents of
a ,tine baby girl. who was born to
them Wednesday morning at their
home East Crescent street. The
young lady weighed So pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Chief Justice Leslie e. Cornish did
rot so to Rockland this week to pre-
side at the Knox County Supreme
court because of slight illness.
ills expected that court will convene
next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Miss Mildred Sawtelle left Tues
day for Pennington, where she will
enter Pennington State Normal
School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

NJ. II. Pierce. ,Jr., who has been
employed at Fifeld Bros. Co. store.
ditrtng the summer. has completed
h!sstuties there and, will leave soon
fer school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Miss Ethel Hulmes Moores OF
Manchester left Wednesday morning
Newark. n. j.. where she will take
zip training in a school for nurses.
II VIII be a three years course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Mrs. Walker and son. Charles Wal
loexy who have been living on West
ethnvenuc, have moved to "a Chapel
sigtet where they will make their
hOrne In the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Attorney James B. Perkins re.
turned Wednesday to this city, after
passing a vacation at his home at
Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Mrs. Dave Greenberg and daughter.
Miss zelva. who have been passing
several weeks in the city. as the
guests of Mrs. Greenberg's parents,
Mr., and Mrs. r. Miller, IS Bridge
street, returned this week to their
home in Monroe. La.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Cecil Bush. who has been at York
Reach for the summer. where he has
been employed. has returned to this
city and resumed his studies at Cony
High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Judge Harold E. Foster of Win
throp was business visitor We'd
nesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

The special women's swimming
class will be held this morning at 10
o'clock at the Y. NJ. C. A. building.
The girls classes viii be held after
school this afternoon al O'Clock.
These extra classes are proving very
popular with the ladies. who are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Mrs. Kilhourne b. Coo, who has
been passing several weeks in the
city, has returned to her homo In
watertown. Mass. accompanied by
her eon. Kilhourne. Jr. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. ". Brooks made the trip with
them. the party leaving Tuesday
anorning by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Pettingill. who
have been passing the summer at
t.tst Nassalboro. have returned to
their home at 80 Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

M ana Mrs. Albert E. Barton and
edn. James Of New Haven. Conn.,,
erftyed. here Wednesday to pass a
few weeks as. the guests Of Mrs.
cartons father. James Armour. They
wtAabe at Armour's Point, Lake Cob
bossee. Mrs. Barton ia the former
Miss Eleanor Armour Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre Attractions, Wed.
THURS. Sept. 10-1lth.. Jack Holt and
BiMe Dove in Zane Grey's Picturiza-
tinR-> "The Wanderer OF the Waste
la6V': Century Comedy; World
Ns&es" and "Aesop's Fables."s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

turning out in large numbers for the
classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

Local NOTICE
Swing done & : a@TSn =. -,
auo31dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11

President Tibbetts named Com
rades Brann. Davis and Woodbury. a
committee on resolutions, and after
retiring to prepare the resolutions,
the committee reported the following.
which was duly accepted by the
meeting:
THE committee on resolutions. relat-
ing to deceased comrades, offer the
following:
whereas. the sad knowledge has
has seen fit to remove from our ranks
in this association. and from our pres
ence as comrades. Oscar Boynton, Co.
T, Alma, Maine; Major Augustus L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-11
Telephone l35

. Thursday, September II, 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
SUGAR FACTORY READY
FOR BUSIEST SEASON

A force of 200 men is busy at the
local plant OF the Holly Sugar Corp,
getting ready for the fall and winter
run of beets. The company is antict
pating the busiest season ever ENJOY
ed by the plant and is getting every
thing in splendid order.
Already their payroll is batween
$3.50 and $500 day which is a big
thing for the city of Delta. Some of
these men are working on the install
lation OF a new evaporator which has
necessitated the building of an ad-
dition to the building in order 10
house the extra machinery.
All machinery and parts are being
thoroughly inspected and overrauIed
so they will be sure TO be in first
class condition when the campaign is
started. The working parts and mot
i've power are being tested also and
everything possible is being done to
assure that there will be no delay
when the sugar making starts.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
PHIPPS URGES SEC. WILBUR
TO VISIT COLO. OIL SHALE

United States Senator Lawrence c.
Phipps has sent the following telegram
to Curtis D. Wilbur, secretary of the
navy, who plans a vacation visit to
California, his home state:
Referring to our personal conversa-
tions as to the Importance of oil shale
development not only from the stand.
point Of industry in Colorado and en-
tire west, but also because Of much
needed protection Of naval fuel supply
l urgently request that upon returning
from your proposed California trip YOU
should visit Naval Oil Shale Reserve
No. l in Western Colorado. While I
know You are already deeply interest
ed in this subject I believe that as in
my own case, a personal inspection
Will give YOU first hand information
of great value demonstrating the
necessity for the prompt erection Of a
practical reduction plant at govern.
ment expense. for continued oil shale
Investigations.
u have made tentative arrange
ments with officials Of the Denver &
Rio Grande Western Railroad so that
by leaving California one day earlier
than planned, on Tuesday. September
l6, you can get on train at Tintic.
Utah, at 5.l2 in the afternoon OF Sen,
tember Il, where automobiles will be
provided to transport your party S5
miles to Springvale Utah. making
connections with the Rio Grande Pan.
oramic Special two hours later. The
| train will no doubt be held in event
OF delay You can then leave the
train az De BeQue. Colorado. at $50
a. m September is, inspecting the
oil shale reserve and taking the train
again at z:30 or $50 p. m. Compe-
tent men. familiar with oil shale will
be on the ground at your service. l
am very anxious to see you in Colo.
rado, Kindly advise"
In all probability Mr.. Wilbur will
make this visit which would be OF
great benefit to the whole OF Western
Colorado for the development Of the
Ioil shale is expected to be a great
thing Mr.. Wilbur is already inter.
ested in the proposition and should
he stop TO look over the situation.
there is little doubt that he would see
| its value
Senator Phipps with his usual desire
to serve the people he represents, has
gone to n good deal OF trouble to find
out just how the trip can be made by
the Secretary OF the Navy and to ad-
wise him OF this.
As soon as decision is made by
Mr.. Wilbur, as to whether he can
visit this reserve, announcement OF
! his intentions will be made.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
THEODORE DOUGLAS WILL
BE CREDIT MANAGER

Shake hands with Mr.. Theodore
Douglas and bid him welcome home
again. For 1t is home and always has
been since Mr.. Douglas came here a
number OF years ago and made himself
part of the city while acting as
manager Of the Mountain States Tele.
phone and Telegraph company.
Later. when business matters took
him TO Denver and then to Casper
Wyoming, he temporarily severed the
ties which bound him to Delta, but al
ways his heart was here and he resolv.
ed that when the opportunity came he
would again return-home
a short time ago, when Mr.. VOL,
bert the then office manager Of the
Delta County Credit association. de
cided to take up other work, the op,
portunity came to Mr. Douglas and he
accepted it. He arrived in Delta Sun.
day and on Wednesday took up hi.
duties in that office.
Mr.. Douglas has had years OF expert.
ence in making collections sausfac'
torily. and will doubtless be the right
man in the right place. Success to
you. friend. and welcome home
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
TWO LOTS ADDED TO
DELTA CAMP GROUNDS

So many tourists are taking ad-
vantage OF the privileges of the Delta
camp grounds that it has been
found advisable to make the grounds
larger in order to assure plenty OF
room for all who desire to camp there
Two more lots have therefore been
voted to the use and convenience Of
tourists
The Delta camp grounds ate very
spacious and travellers appreciate the
privilege of having all the room nee
essary for comfortable and conven-
lent camping. The buildings on the
grounds are also much appreciated
and add great deal to the pleasure
of camping in Delta.
Have you ever gone out to get ac-
quainted with the tourists who are
located there2 You will enjoy it and
they will appreciate the friendltness
Of a call
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
WALTER CRAWLEY AND
MISS BUCKMASTER WE'D

Mr. Walter f. Crawley and Miss Del
Gle V. Buckmaster We're united in mar
riage at Moab, Utah Friday, August
Sth, at 1890 a. m. The ceremony was
performed at the Baptist parsonage.
the pastor, Rev. l c. Whipple officiat-
ing.
The happy couple returned to Delta
Saturday where they are at home to
their many friends on the p, C. Law
renee ranch which the groom recently
purchased.
The bride is a charming young
woman Of pleasing personality who
numbers her friends by her acquaiu-
tances. She is the daughter Of Mrs.
Matte Buckmaster OF this city
The groom, the son Of J. T. Crawley,
is well known to Delta folks. He has
proven HIS real worth and his iuteE
rity as he has lived among us. The
independent joins with their hosts OF
friends in extending congratulations
and best wishes
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
COLORADO PIONEER
GOES TO HIS REWARD

On Sunday afternoon at 1:1O
o'clock, w H Davis was called to his
eternal rest after an Illness OF almost
two weeks. Mr.. Davis had been grad
ually failing in health for more than
a year; but with Spartan-like determ-
nation. he continued at his post OF
duty until a few weeks before his
death
William Horace Davis was born in
Mansfield. Pennsylvania. on July 81.
1853, his life mission being completed
in II years and 10 days. His early
life was spent on the farm in Peansyl-
vania. Later. he came west for
health-benefit and engaged in rail
roading. The greater part OF his life
was spent in Colorado where he re-
sided for more than 40 years.
For 90 years Mr.. Davis was a resi-
dent OF Gunnison where he was unit
cd in marriage TO Esther McEwen on
June Is, 1892. To this union two child
ren were born: Fred Warren and
Herbert William. who. with their
mother. are left to mourn the loss Of
faithful companion and father.
Sharon Davis OF Mansfield, Pennsyl,
vania, Is the only surviving member
OF the immediate family, a brother OF
the deceased.
Mr.. Davis spent almost a lifetime
in railroad service. For - years he
was employed as a locomotative en-,
gineer. later. when in failing health.
he served faithfully as foreman in en-.
gineer service. until he was retired on
July first OF the present year He
was a trusted employee OF the d. and
r. C. being a member OF the Brother,
hood of Locomotive Engineers Mr.
Davis was also member OF the A. f.
and A. NJ, the Chapter. and the Com,
mandry. and OF the O. +. s
Impressive funeral services were
conducted by Rev. F. w. Pimlott al
the Methodist church Tuesday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock. the members OF
the o. +. S. and A. F. and A. NJ, at.
tending on masse. a quartet. Mes.
danes J. +. Chalmers and Frank WI
hnson and Messrs. ]. +. Chalmers
and Gordon Wisoner. sang Some,
where" and Rock OF Ages"
A wealth OF beautiful floral offer.
inEs evidenced sincere regard and es
TEEN for one who had lived a quiet
unassuminE life in the community of
which he was part for many years.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
|. c. HALL GIVES TALK
ON TRIP TO NORTHWEST

In the absence OF President Erich,
DR.. Grove, vice president had charge
of the luncheon at the Rotary Wednes.
day.
Guests we're r. c. Wand Of Paonia /.
Earl Barlow. Of Denver: c. l.. HRw-
ley OF Montrose w. r. Kennicott, Of
Eckert, and A. w LanninE OF Paonia,
The program committee consisted Of
q. r. Cook and A. u Fairbanks. They
introduced l. c. Hall and asked him 70
give a trayelogue. which he did. cover.
Ing most Interestingly the high spots
Of his recent trip to the Northwest
There were no musical numbers
save tho Rotary songs with which
Mrs Cook assisted at the piano
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
MR.. AND MRS. 0VERBAY
LOSE BABY BY DEATH

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Overbay are
mourning the death Of their baby son
on Tuesday. August 18th. The baby
was named Lee Alden. He was born
at Delta on February 8, 1924. and was
G months and 7 days OF age. Death
was due to malady similar to spinal
meningitis. The child had been frail
from birth and was unable to survive
this last attack. Funeral services
were held from the Remley Mortuary
Wednesday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock.
conducted by Rev. Il. +. Stallinrs Of
the Christian church. and the tiny
form was laid to rest in Garnet Mesa
cemetery.
Besides the parents there Is one
little girl two years OF age. left to
mourn
"The Lord gave and the Lord Hath
Taken Away"
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
CAREY ADAMS DESIGNATED
FOR STATE TREASURER

Friends here are much interested in
the designation by the Democrats of
the state OF Carey Il Adams OF Delta
as candidate in the primaries for the
nomination for state treasurer. Mr..
Adams was born in Colorado and he
has been resident OF Delta for some
years; is a competent man. As cashier
of the First National bank. Mr.. Adams
has the respect and confidence OF all
who know him.
During the war he was very active
In every need that arose and always
takes a keen interest in community
affairs. He is thoroughly trained and
able to fill the office for which he has
been designated
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
GAME CLUBS TO MEET
AT GRAND JUNCTION

The Western Slope Federated Game
clubs VIII meet at Grand junction
August 23 TO take up various matters
of interest to sportsmen of this whole
section. The meeting will take up cs.
pecially the matter of an amendment
TO the laws to be enacted by the com.
Ing legislature in regard to fish and
game protection and propagation.
II is necessary that fish be propo,
gated to maintain the good fishing
which is now enjoyed I'm Western
Slope streams and lakes Game must
be protected 30 that wild life viii not
be stamped out and more game must
be developed TO prevent the dying out
of the sport of huting entirely.
The meeting IN Grand Junction will
take up all OF these matters and n
large attendance In hoped for at the
meeting.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
REGISTRATION FOR ALL
STATES DAY ON IOWA DAY

Registration for All States Day will
be held Iowa day at the court house.
The committee in charge of the reg
isuation has as its object and sole pur.
pose the registering OF all residents
Of Delta county in order that they may
be classified as to states so that or
ganizations can be formed among ma
tives OF different states.
The task will be started Friday af-
ternoon, August % and will require
several months to complete with the
active cooperation of all citizens. Be
sure to get into this large new organ
ization the first thing by register
ing with the committee at the court
houe Friday, August %.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
WILSON WITHDRAWS IN
RACE FOR DESIGNATION

R. B. Wilson wishes to announce
thru The Independent that he has
withdrawn as a candidate for the des-
ignaion of sheriff at the coming pri-
mary election. Mr.. Wilson's name
will, however, appear on the primary
ballot as there is no provision for re-
moving mans name after he has
filed an acceptance.
Mr.. Wilson's letter follows:
Delta, Colo, Aug. g. 1924.
Delta Independent,
Delta. Colorado.
I wish to notify you that have
withdrawn as a candidate for the des-
ignation Of Sheriff at the coming
primary election. Also that viii
support Robt. Rockwell and the en-
tire State and County Republican
ticket. This cheerfully with all en-
erEy at my command.
Yours for Republican Success.
Yours Truly.
r. B. WILSON.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
NUTRITION SPECIALIST TO
BE HERE NEXT WEEK

Miss Eva Floy Smith, State Nutri-
tion specialist viii visit Delta next
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
meeting klth the girls and women
OF canning sewing and cooking clubs.
Tuesday afternoon she will meet
with the Mountain View girls can
ming club: Wednesday forenoon with
the Garnet Mea sewing club and We'd
uesday afternoon with the Garnet
Mesa ladies' canning club. The rest
OF the time she is here win be divided
between Orchard CITY and Hotchkiss.
Miss Smith was formerly assistant
club leader OF the boys and girls
clubs. and has visited Delta before.
so that members OF these clubs are
greeting an Old friend when she re
turns.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
MRS. MARY BOND HURT
IN RUNAWAY SATURDAY

Mrs. Mary Bond, OF Peach Valley.
VISA quite painfully injured Saturday
when her horse ran away. throwing
her out OF the buggy. Mrs. Bond
was coming TO Delta from her home
in Peach Valley, making the trip in
company with her little son when
her horse became frightened and
started to run.
The buggy kept to the road for
short distance but losing all control
Of the horse. Mrs. Bond was finally
thrown out receiving a broken nose
and arm, and some bruises about her
face and head.
She was brought to the Delta hos
pital for treatment, where she is re
covering satisfactorily.