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The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
SCORES OF TWILIGHT
LEAGUE FOR THE WEEK

Friday evening the Sugar Tramps
took the Rotarians down to defeat by
fluke in the last inning, when the
latter apparently had the game on
their hip. Raber and Obert were the
battery for the Rotarians, and Killian
and Wear for the Tramps.
Tuesday evening the Odd Fellows
took the Legion boys down by a score
OF to 0. Shuttle pitched for the Leg
ion and Thyret was catcher, while
Brown and Dale made up the battery
for the Odd Fellows, This is said to
have been one OF the best games of
the season.
Tonight the Elks and Rotary will
come up together, and next Tuesday
the Holly and Legion
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
MISS PAL0MA MERCHANT
BRIDE OF HERALD BELTZ

A quiet wedding which united the
lives of Miss Paloma Merchant and
Herald w. Beltz occurred at the home
of the brides parents on Sunday
morning at $50 o'clock, Rev. F. w.
Pimlott officiating. The home was
beautifully decorated with hlacs, and
the bride, dainty and sweet in her
costume of white, carried a bouquet
of white lilacs. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Merch-
woman, and has been a resident of Del
Ia for a number OF years. For the
past several years she has been an
able assistant in her fathers office.
The groom is the only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Beltz, and is an ambitious
young man of sterling qualities. At
present he is employed at the Cont
mental Filling Station. The newly
weds left via auto for a short honey
moon trip, visiting number of Colo
rado points, including Ft Collins;
Pixies Peak; Colorado Springs. and
Glenwood Upon their return they
will be at home to their many friends
at the W. A Beltz home on South
Meeker.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Juniors Banquet Seniors
At Lovely Function

The scene at the Junior-Senior
banquet Tuesday night was one long
to be remembered. $50 were present,
including the usual number of pretty
girls and gallant young men who COM
posed the two highest classes of high
school. as well as the faculty mem
bers and members of the Board of
Education
The Juniors had quite outdone them
selves in the decorations and arrange
ment of the program.
Howard Blaine was a very efficient
toastmaster; Miss Helen Hick, Mr..
Kenneth Charlsworth. Miss Florence
Fairbanks, Mr.. Joe Armour and DR.. F.
W. Grove, very ably discussed,
Planting" "Sprouting," Budding, "
''Flowering," and Fruits" referring
to the various stages in the life Of a
student
The Misses Viola Kyffin. Helen
Hillman, Alice Kurz and Beth johnson
sang. and Mr.. Will Ratekin gave a
solo.
A very splendid turkey dinner, pre-
pared by the mothers of the Juniors,
was served before the rendering OF
the program.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Mrs. Perkins Will Give
G. @. P. Tea Thursday

Dr.. B. o. Aylesworth of FIT Collins,
representing the State Republican
Central Committee, held conference
with a number OF the Republican
women of Delta, Thursday afternoon,
and appointed committee consisting
OF Mrs. H. E. Perkins, Mrs. H. ].
Baird and Mrs. J. l. Sprung, to ar
range for a G. o. p. Tea at the home
of Mrs. Perkins next Thursday at
go p. m. All Republican women Of
Delta county are urged TO attend.
At that time a full organization Of
the chapter will be perfected, a men,
bership committee appointed and plans
laid for an active campaign.
DR.. Aylesworth talked to the ladies'
about the important work being done
by the Republican Women's clubs
throughout the nation, He also gave
the reasons for President Coolidge s
remarkable hold upon the people by
his honesty, clear thinking and cour-
age.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
CHARLES MARELIUS AND
MISS EMMA TUFFIN WE'D

On Saturday evening at 500 o'clock
Miss Emma Tuffin and Charles Mare
hus were united in marriage at the
home of Miss Frances Wood, an old
time friend OF the bride. Rev. F. W.
Pimlott performed the ceremony in
the presence OF immediate members
OF the family. Both bride and groom
are well-known and respected by the
community at large, both having been
popular and accommodating public
officials at the Delta postoffice for a
number Of years. After enjoying a
brief vacation and a camping trip,
they will be at home to their many
friends at the Marelius home on Garn-
ct Mesa
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
FORMER DELTA MAN
KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Mrs. Robert Porter received a tele-
gram Saturday apprising her that her
brother. Ray Williams. had geen kill
ed in a railway accident near Corpus
Christi, Texas. Only meager details
were given.
Mr. Williams was a fireman and the
message stated that the engine turn
ed over at 10 O'Clock Saturday morn
ing
Ray Williams was well known to
many Delta people. He was the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. H Williams, who
for many years made their home here
later going to Denver. They are now
residing at Pueblo. The son lived here
from 1896 until 1912 and his wife was
Miss Vivian Porter also OF this city
Their home is at North Pleasanton.
Texas. Besides the relatives mention
ed girl OF 10 and boy Of 6 survive
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
FORMER SHERIFF DAVIS
MIKES WITH VI0LAT0RS

Mack A. Davis OF Paonia. who has
been active in aiding in running down.
violators OF the liquor laws in hat
section was called to the door Tues
day evening by party and in an
argument which ensued was struck in
the face by the caller. Mr. Davis
came back" delivering several mag
nificent punches with the handy left,
and succeeded in routing his nssailant
It is suopposed the offender was a
member OF the damp gang" who had
been under Mr.. Davis surveillance
Anyway, this should be good campaign
dope for Mack, when he Ia so well
lined up with tho dry" forces that
the "wets' will try to put him out OF
business by personal attacks.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
MEMORIAL SUNDAY AND
DAY TO BE OBSERVED

Arrangements for Memorial Sunday
and Decoration Day have been parti-
ally made and we are able to give
our readers the following information:
Sunday, May 25, will be celebrated
as Memorial Sunday, in a Union serv-
ice at the Baptist church, and Rev.
Emmanuel Payne will deliver the ad-
dress The various patriotic organiza-
tons will meet at their respective
meeting places and attend in a body.
Meet at 1920.
Memorial services will be observed
Friday. May 30, beginning at o'clock.
The American Legion and Auxiliary;
Boy Scouts; C. A. r; and W. R. c.
These will meet at the Armory and
the procession will start to the ceme-
terry at $50 o'clock. All who have
cars and can use them, are urged to
be on hand.
Following the program at the GENE,
terry, will be meeting at the new
North Delta bridge, where flowers
will be strewn upon the water in
memo.y OF our sailors and marines
who gave up their lives in the struggle
for liberty
At this time the handsome new
bridge will be dedicated and opened
to the public by members of Harry A
White Post, American Legion. J. H.
Blore, Post Commander, will be mast
er Of ceremonies.
County officials, not only of Delta
county but Of adjoining counties. as
well as state officials, have been
invited 10 the ceremonies dedicating
the new bridge
The public is cordially invited to
the services.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Business Women's
Club Joins Big
Federations

There was nearly a 1000 attend
ance at the business meeting of the
Delta Womens club Tuesday even
ing.
The members voted to formally
join the State and National FEEDER
ations and that each member would
pay. her Federation dues. 1t was de
cided not to send delegate to the
State Federation but to retain the
money earned from the dance for
benevolent and charitable purposes.
1t was also decided that any men,
Der who was absent two consecutive
business meetings unless unavoidable
should be fined 25 cents. The next
meeting will be the dinner on Tues
day, June Sd.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Community D. V.
B. S. Opens on
June Second

Four weeks of happy, instructive
work and play for the boys and girls
of the community under ideal con-
ditions and the best instructors. -Four
weeks of intensive, constructive moral
and spiritual training 1t begins Mon.
day, June 1st.
The school last year was a splendid
success. Because of the experience
gained last year and the better lineup
this year even more successful work
is anticipated.
The kids" are eager for it. We
believe the parents will give their
hearty cooperation to this vital work
in our community.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
MEMORIAL SERVICES TO
BE HELD AT MOUND

Arrangements have been perfected
for Memorial Day services to be held
at Cory schoolhouse, Friday. May 80.
beginning at 200 p. m. The follow
ing program will be given:
Song, "America"-----C Congregation
Prayer Rev. d. s. Glashan
Woodland Echoes" Ida MaIfield
Our Soldiers Graves" ----------
------------------L Lois Kirkpatrick
Musical Reading Spirit OF re-
----Jewell and Augusta Harshmsn
Fair Killarney's Across the Sea" and
Address Rev. J. !. carp
Remarks------Re Rev. d. s. McGlashau
Star Spangled Banner Congregation
Benediction.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
TAKES DIAMOND RING
AND LANDS IN JAIL

The sight of a magnificent diamond
ring proved too much for the covetous
eyes of D. W. Winchel, youth of 10
years, who in company with an older
companion, recahed Delta Sunday and
he landed in the tolls of the law.
The young man called at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Peterson Mon
day. He represented that he was
making enlarged pictures. Mrs. Peter
son, who was darning. had laid her
diamond ring on the table beside
her. Immediately the young man had
left she discovered the absence of the
diamond and informed her husband
who rushed down the alley and came
upon the young man unawares. He
protested his innocence but was urged
back to the house by the former and
Marshal Beatty was summoned
The young man was then taken by
Mr.. Peterson and Mr. Beatty to the
office of Deputy District Attorney
Blaine where he was put through a
severe grilling. all the time protest
ing his innocence. A thorough search
of his clothing failed to reveal the
ring and an X-ray was considered in
the hope of locating It by an interior
view"
Mr.. Blaine then suggested that
while he detain the prisoner at his Of
flee the other two gentlemen should
return to the place where Peterson
had accosted Winchel and search for
the ring. They did so and located it
in a very short time. He was evident
ly not expecting to be followed so
soon and when surprised had dropped
it in the road.
He was arranged before Justice
F'airlamb Tuesday morning and plead
guilty, and is now being held for ap-
pearance before a district judge to
receive his sentence which will prob
ably be Monday
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
IRELAND AND KRUM
INSPECT CHICKENS HERE

H. A. ireland and o. c. Krum OF the
week locating a place for holding the
annual poultry demonstration through
out the section
Miss Edith Hazelett's place was
selected to judge the stock at each
periodical visit
The party went to Eckert Thursday
afternoon and a similar NEE ing was
scheduled for last evening on Bone
Mesa.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
MEMORIAL SERVICES TO
BE HELD HERE SUNDAY

Following the usual custom Union
services will be held Sunday morning
at the regular morning services at
the Baptist church Rev Emmanuel
Payne Of that church viii deliver the
address.
Members Of the Womans Relief
Corps and OF the American Legion
are requested to attend the services In
a body, The public is cordially in
vited.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
NOT A CELEBRATION
BUT AN OBSERVANCE

II anybody comes up TO a member
OF the American Legion between now
and May 3oth and says, How are you
going to celebrate Memorial Day"
hope the LegionnRire takes occasion
to do a little missionary work His
friend needs II; he needs TO be told
that Memorial Day is not day TO be
celebrated, but a day to be observed
Because Memorial Day. as some
body else said years ago, Is sort Of
patriotic Easter not patriotic
Christmas. We have patriotic
Christmas on the Fourth Of July
when we celebrate the birth Of our
nation. On Memorial Day we pay
honor to those who died for their
country. the heroic men and women
who gave their lives that America
might be safe. There's a big differ
ence, and the difference. I am sorry
to say, still has to be explained to
many people.
The glorious old men who fought
from 81 to '65 have had this in mind
for years. The middle-aged men who
fought for us against Spain have had
Il in mind for years But II took the
World War. perhaps. to convince five
millions more OF us that Memorial
Day is something besides mere
holiday-something more than dSy
of. And because We are numerically
SO much stronger than our older com
rades OF service, the burden OF spread.
ing this message OF Americanism to
the rest OF the people falls largely
upon us. Let's not shirk
Your community undoubtedly will
look this year to your post OF the Leg.
ion to set an example in the observ
ance OF Memorial Day. What your
post does, that will your community
do, II your post does not partake TO
the utmost in any worthy civic observ-
ance of the day the community will
feel, very likely. that the day is un-
worthy, And as years go on the com
munity will more and more follow our
example.
Nobody expects America to 80 into
mourning on Memorial Day. But u
can TO accept Memorial Day as n day
OF patriotic thought II is only fair
to ask that the sacrifices which have
been made by the military branches
OF our government be given this one
one annual tribute. 1t Is only mini
mum OF what we might do. And Il
certainly ia not too much for us TO
organize to insure that the graves OF
those men, wherever they may be, are
properly decorated on this day OF all
days.
While these tasks are under way
America should be asked TO bear in
mind that Memorial Day is not an oc-
casion for celebration. but an occasion
for honor. The duty accomplished we
may enjoy ourselves with conscious
ness much clearer for accomplishment.
JOHN r. QUINN.
! Nat. Commander Amor. Legion.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
CLOSING EXERCISES AT
ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL

All in attendance enjoyed very
much the exercises given by the pu-
pills OF the Catholic school. together
with students of music from the Pub
lie schools last Thursday afternoon:
Program as follows:
Piano. Ben Hur" Dorothy Weeland
In Happy June" -----------Chorus
UNJUST SUSPICION
Drama in Scenes
Characters-M. Schmaltz E Distel.
c. Shea, F. LeH and A. Butler.
Violin. "Mermaids Song" -------
-----------------M Marcel MCGUIRE
Piano, Blinking Moon"-----
------------------E Edna Chambers
Grown Small Boys
Reading ng------------ Raymond Meyer
Violin and Piano. Angels Serenade
March OF the Soldiers '---------
Catherine Shea and Agnita Butler
POOR MARKS DON'T PAY"
Drama
Little Tots
Song. Better Be Good"
-- MARCEL Mcclure and Chorus
Morning Glory Waltz" z"-----------
--Tabitha Rist and d. Weeland
Little Miss Tulip Little Girls
Piano. Red Robin" Richard Shea
Piano. "Frolic and Fun" ---------
------------------M Mary Sue Osborn
Cheer Old Glory" Senior Boys
Piano. "Entcement Edna Chambers
Song Raymond Meyer and Chorus
italian Royal March----D. Weelsnd
Spring Song g'----------Junior Choir
Dance OF the Demons" -------
Alice Calhoun and d. Weeland
In closing the program Father Erg-
er gave a very welcome but short ad.
dress expressing his appreciation OF
the Sisters splendid work and OF the
parents efforts shown TO the school.
encouraging the children and giving
praise to their beautiful program and
by way OF closing surprised tho chill
dren by having arranged a picnic for
all on the following Thursday above
Cedaredgo. The Catholic ladies of
Cedaredgc served Refreshments on the
picnic grounds, where racing. swing.
ing and other amusements were en-
joyed.
These exercises mark the closing OF
the first year OF st Michaels with
great success. Too much credit cannot
this institution, also to the pastor in
his faithful work and promotion OF
the school
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
EAT YOUR DINNER AT
DELTA CAFE SUNDAY

Where's all the crowd going on Sun
day? Don't you know? To the Delta
Cafe, where they serve an excellent
dinner. where the service is uneScel-
led and where soft strains OF music by
the Tennessee Serenaders add the last
touch to the delights OF the occasion.
No extra charge for this feature. Or
chestra music from 1900 to 900 and
from 100 to 700.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
BLORE SELLS OUT
GARAGE BUSINESS

J. II. Blore has disposed OF his gar
age business to Blanchard 4 Foster.
who now have complete charge OF the
establishment They sell Dodge cars,
and Graham trucks; do general gar
age and auto repair business and
maintain continuous day and night
service. An extra mechanic has been
installed to help take care OF the
business
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
shlpplno Lots OF Butter.

Tho Delta Creamery, with other
creamories In this section, are ship
ping every two weeks carload OF
butter to market. This week car was
shipped TO Omaha, Nebraska, bringing
In cash amounting to 81 1000, Did you
ever stop TO think what this money
means to this community
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Eokert Teachers Leave.

Prof. Joo Il. Hardy and Mr. Patton
Of the Eckert school faculty left on
Monday for Denver to spend the sum-
mcr Both will return next fall Mr..
Hardy has Just closed n sucCossful
year as head Of Eckert High, and Mr..
Patton kept up the enthusiasm In the
athletic side of tho school.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Garne. Mesa Gamma Club

Ladies OF Garnet Mesa are notified
that Canning club is being organized
and that all Garnet Mesa ladies' are
eligible TO join. Those desiring to
enter notify Mrs. T. A. Hazelett or
Mrs. w. n Duling.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
Here on Account OF Brother.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maupin; Ed
Maupln and Paul Cooper, all OF Ma
turita, are here this week, having
been called on account OF the serious
illness OF their brother. John Maupin,
who In suffering from pneumonia,
The young mans heart action is weak
and the outcome no one can predict
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
MARKET REPORT

Following is the weekly market re
port, courtesy OF the local merchants
WHOLESALE
The Delta independent., 1924-05-23
W.R. c. WILL HAVE GOOD
PROGRAM MEMORIAL DAY

The members OF George B. McClel-
land Relief Corps will have a potluck
dinner at the Odd Fellows dining
room on Memorial day Immediately af-
ter the morning ceremonies, after
which the following program win be
given:
The Washington times., 1924-12-31
Rooms for Rent

HOTEL INN, COS 9th st. N. W.
So, 50. 80, $40 weekly.
The Washington times., 1924-12-31
Financial
Money Wanted

trust money on Mary
land property in amounts. from $500
up. Will pay So bonus and 6oS
interest on three year loans. Address
: Box so Times.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-15
CHAPTER Xxx

Francis and Margaret sat in the rose
garden ON the following morning.
Their conversation was a little dis
jointed, as the conversation Of lovers
in secluded and beautiful spot
should be, but they came back often
to the subject Of Sir Timothy.
"If / have misunderstood your ia
ther" Francis declared, land l admit
that l have, 1t has been to some extent
his own fault. To me he was always
the deliberate scoffer against any code
of morals, a rebel against the law even
if not a criminal in actual deeds. l
honestly believed that the Walled
House was the scene of disreputable
orgies, that your father was behind
Fairfax in that cOld-blooded murder,
and that he was responsible in some
sinister way for the disappearance Of
Reggie Wilmore Most of these things
seem to have been shams, like the
fight last night"
! She moved uneasily in her place.
Il am glad did not see-that," she
said, with a shiver.
II think" he went on, that the rea-
son why your father insisted upon
Lady Cynthia's and my presence there
was that he meant Ii as a sort of allie
gosy. Half the vices IN life he claims
are unreal"
Margaret passed her arm through
his and leaned little toward him.
eff you knew just one thing l have
never told you,' she confded, Il think
that you would feel sorry for him.
do, more and more every day, because
in a way that one thing is my fault"
Notwithstanding the warm sunshine
she suddenly shivered. Francis took
her hands in his. They were cold and
lifeless.
II know that one thing, DEAR" he
told her quietly
She looked at him stonily. There
was questioning fear in her eyes.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-15
"You Know That Killed oliver Hill
ditch7" Sir Timothy Said, His Eyes
Fixed Upon the Others.

They crossed the rustic bridge which
led on to the lawn. Lady Cynthia
came out of the house to meet them.
She showed no signs of fatigue, but
her eyes and her tone were full of
anxiety.
Margaret" she cried, "do you know
that the hall is filed with your IA
theirs luggage, and that the car is
ordered to take him to Southampton
directly after lunch2"
Margaret and Francis exchanged
glances.
the latter observed. II have news for
him directly he arrives"
On the other side of the wall they
heard the whinnying Of the old mare,
the sound of galloping feet from all
directions.
Here he comes p Lady Cynthia ex-
claimed. II shall go and meet him."
Francis laid his hand upon her arm.
LET me have a word with him
first" he begged.
She hesitated.
"You are not going to say anything
that will make him want to go
awayT
81 am going to tell him something
which l think will keep him at home"
Sir Timothy came through the
postern-gat moment or two later.
He waved his hat and crossed the
lawn in their direction Francis went
alone to meet him and, as he drew
near, was conscious of a little shock.
His host, although he held himself
bravely, seemed to have aged in the
night.
II want one word with you, sir, in
your study, please" Francis said.
Sir Timothy shrugged his shoulders
and led the way. He turned to wave
his hand once more to Margaret and
Lady Cynthia, however, and he looked
with approval at the luncheon table
which a couple of servants were lay
ing. under the cedar tree.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-15

You KNOW"
II know that your father killed
Oliver Hilditch."
She suddenly broke out into a stream
Of words. There was passion in her
tone and in her eyes. She was almost
the accuser.
my father was right, then!" she
exclaimed. "He told me this morning
that he believed that it was to you
or to your friend at Scotland Yard
that Walter had told his story. But
you don't know-you don't know how
you see l say it quite coolly-how
Oliver Hilditch deserved to die. He
was trusted by my father in South
America and he deceived him, he
forged the letters which induced me
to marry him. 1t was part of his
scheme of revenge. This was the first
time we had any of us met since. /
told my father the truth that after
noon. He knew for the first time how
my marriage came about My hus-
band had prayed me to keep silent.
refused Then he became like a devil.
We were there, we three, that night
after you left, and Francis, as / live,
if my father had not killed him, 1
should havel"
"There was a time when l believed
that you had" he reminded her. II
didn't behave like a pedagogic up
holder Of the letter of the law then.
did I?'
She drew closer to him.
"You were wonderful" she whis-
pered.
Dearest, your father has nothing
to fear from me-" ne assured her ten
derly. "On the contrary, l think that
l can show him the way to safety"
She rose impulsively to her feet
"He will be here directly" she said.
"He promised to come across at
half-past twelve. Let us go and meet
him. But, Francis"
For single moment she crept into
his arms. Their lips met, her eyes
shone into his. He held her away
from MIN a moment later. The change
was amazing. She was no longer a
tired woman. She had become a girl
again. Her eyes were soft with hap
piness, the little lines had gone from
about her mouth, she walked with all
the spring of youth and happiness.
"It is marvellous" she whispered.
II never dreamed that / should eEeI
be happy again"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-15
Textile Wages Cut

Albany, N. Y-Textiles has wit
messed the heaviest wage cut in the
industrial recession that has been de-
veloping in this state the past three
months, according to the state depart
ment of labor. Wages have been cut
over 81 weekly in the cotton, carpet