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The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
THOMAS HEADS COUNTY
BANKERS ASSOCIATION

The Delta County Bankers asso-
citation met at Paonia January 19. and
many matters OF importance were dis
cussed-
The affair opened with a banquet at
Masonic hall. at which NJ H. Crissmen
acted as a capable toastmas1e.-
Robert F. Rockwell, Lieutenant
Goyernor;H. A. Foreum, Mayor OF
Paonia; and H. H. Wolbert, manager
OF the Delta County Credit assccis-
ton. were speakers.
All banks OF the county were repre-
scented except Cedaredge and era =
ford
officers elected were: D. Walt
Thomas (Paonia) president: E Stab
Ter AUSTIN vice-president: H. H. Ad-
dams CPaonia) secretary.
Delta was chosen as the next meet
ing place, sometime in May.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
DELTA FLORIST TRIES OUT
RAISING WINTER TOMATO

A. +. Marsh, Delta's florist, has
been specializing this winter and ap-
parently his efforts have been crown
ed with success, for he now has a
collection OF cut flowers and pottod
plants seldom equalled in towns Of
this size
Among these are salmon pink CIR
nations known as Laddies-great.
beautiful flowers which look too
pretty to be real
He Also has large violets which far
surpass anything ever brought here
before, as well as ctnerarias, begoni-
as and cyclomens in pots which Will
lend cheer to a sick room for many
weeks.
His latest achievement is the grow.
ing OF large tomatoes TO maturity. A
number of plants were taken up from
the yard Just before frost time and
transplanted in the green house as an
experiment Saturday he picked sew.
eral fully matured and ripened to-
matoes with extra hardy stems, from
these plants.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
BECKLEY ATTENDS BIG
ROAD SHOW IN OLD CHI.

Mr.. and Mrs J. Il Beckley returned
Saturday after an absence OF two
weeks, the former attending the Ma
tional Road show at Chicago, and the
later visiting In Denver.
Mr.. Beckley says there were est-
mated 1000 delegates. forty being
from Colorado. The Coliseum which
covers a block was filled with every
known type OF road working machin-
cry, and this alone was worth the trip
There were also sessions with lectures
and demonstrations calculated to be
profitable to communities represented
He says he feels himself wen repaid
for the trip there and intimates his In
tentiou OF attending the next one.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
BUSINESS MEN PLANNING
FOR ANOTHER SPREE

Do you want to go on spree? 1t
is a possibility in one sense of the
word at least, for the Delta Chamber
OF Commerce have announced that the
fifth annual spree will be held the
latter part of February or the first of
March. The date has not yet been
definitely set for the reason that IAN
outside speaker" is to be here, ac-
cording to President Robinson and
Secretary Harding. We do not know
just what this outside speaker
means to the spree, but we can guar
antee the countryside that those two
boys can make this affair just as good
or better than any heretofore held.
The spree. which has been held an
nually for the past four years, is an
event arranged and put on by the
Chamber of Commerce for the enter
tainment OF the farmers OF Delta and
vicinity. They have become so popu-
lar that last year Grand Junction fol-
lowed suit and gave a similar banquet
and program. Definite date viii be
announced in plenty OF time for you
to get your tickets.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
CITY WILL HAVE ELECTION
TO SETTLE LEGAL TANGLE

Notices have been posted for the
holding OF a special city election on
Tuesday, February 10, at the Tourist
Camp Ground cottage.
The question to be submitted is re-
garding the annexation OF portion
OF the city comprising approximately
six blocks running from Main and
Tenth streets west and south to the
line OF the Rio Grande railroad. which
forms the city limits, This is the
portion known as South Delta Subdi-
vision, and only voters living within
the district specified will be permit
ted to vote
The following question Will be sub
mitted to voters: Shall the territory
described in the notice of this cleo
ton, and as shown by the plat on file
in the office OF the Clerk Of the
County Court of Delta County, Colo
RADIO, be annexed to and made a part
OF the City OF Delta, Colorado"
The election commission appointed
by the County Court is A. ]. Hotch-
kiss, John w. Maxwell. Ray Lashley,
Alatha Pace and Mae O'Connor.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
MONEY BEING WASTED
WHILE U.S.. CONTRIBUTES

Money is being spent lavishly by
Germany while Americans are being
begged for funds with which to help
Gcrmany's poor, according 10 a dis
patch received this week from Lon
don. The information follows:
While Americans are contributing
to funds for the purchase OF foodstuff
for charitable distribution in Germany
there is plenty OF German money in
London purchasing Injuries for sale
in Germany. when a fur auction
opened here Monday morning the
prices advanced on an average OF 40
per cent on the extremely heavy buy
ing by Germans. American. French
and English buyers were consistently
outhid by the Germans and the prices
were run up beyond all expectations
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
COMMUNITY CLUB PLAYERS
SCORE BIG HIT WITH PLAY

An unusually good crowd attended
the play "a Rose o. Plymouth Town"
presented at the auditorium Monday
evening, and while there was room
for few more, the crowd was better
than might have been expected in
view of the fact that the governors
speech preceded it.
The play was taken from Colonial
days, and the actors in their clothing
OF the 18th century, were very quaint
and attractive.
Miss Marjorie Mathers played the
leading role and her part just suited
to her particular type of beauty.
Melton BLACKBURN as Miles Stand
ish, and Mrs. Fluallen took their parts
remarkably well Miss Etholine Grigs-
by. as Miriam Chillingsley, carried
out her part to perfection
Mrs. Warner, the maiden aunt, was
one OF the most charming of the cast,
James Killian, brother OF the heroine,
served well as a watchful brother of
his madcap sister.
The leading male character was
John Ratekin, and he proved himself
a real hero for the sake OF the girl he
loved who was bethrothed to a man
he openly hated, Carl Q. Hines, as
John Margenson-
But the story had a happy ending,
and Rose and Garrett were united at
last
The settings were beyond criticism.
while the electrical effects devised and
operated by Seicrest Brothers, even
to the full moon and a flaming fire,
speak well for the ability OF these
fine young men.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
CEDAREDGE PEOPLE GIVE
PROGRAM AT LIONS CLUB

At the regular weekly meeting Of
the Lions club an unusually fine pro
gram was rendered. George Dyer
was goodfellowship chairman, and
through him, the splendid program
was enjoyed
The Cedaredge orchestra, which IL
rapidly gaining in popularity. began
with the Sextette from Lucia, and
were loudly encored. Ernest Bull, an
excellent singer, sang selection
which was greatly appreciated. Then,
in the way OF instrumental music.
Walter January rendered violin
solo. accompanied by his wife The
Lions were greatly entertained by
Thelma Vanaken. who gave two piano
logues. She has a charm which wins
the hearts and admiration OF every
one, and is always quick 10 respond to
an encore. The program closed with
another selection by the orchestra
from Cedarcdge. Taken altogether.
Cedaredge is justified in being very
proud OF her excellent entertainers.
BY way Of varying the program. Mr..
Dyer introduced the Hon. Fred Scher-
merhorn, District Governor OF Colo
RADIO Lions clubs. Mr.. Schermerhorn
gave a short talk on MY Obligation"
He said that everywhere he looked
for Lions to take the lead. In the
United States, Colorado ranks fourth
in line of LIONS club, but in proper
ton to population. Colorado ranks way
ahead. and Denver has the largest
Lions club in the world. He closed
by inviting the Delta club to Mont
rose, and suggested n picnic this
coming summer. on Grand Mesa
The club pledged its financial sup
port TO the Delta Boy band.
Besides those mentioned the follow.
ing were guests: Star Nelson OF Del
Ia; Russell Hauser, w. d. Asbury and
MIR. Seeley Lions from Montrose Mr..
and Mrs. Van AIKEN, Robert Curtis and
F. j. Stewart OF Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
MAKING NICE IMPROVE
MENTS IN SCHOOL ROOM

The Priscilla class Of the Methodist
church is about as ambitious an or
ganization as one could find They
systematically save up their dollars
and every once in a while make a
purchase for the Sunday School OF
some other department OF the church.
Some time ago they made a sub
stantial payment on the new piano
for the primary. and they also give
many dollars annually for charities.
never losing an opportunity to bring
cheer TO those in distress.
Their latest task is improving the
rooms for the Primary department.
which they are doing on a large
scale.
Six new rugs OF various sizes have
been purchased and the primary chairs
have all been vanished and the legs
fitted with rubber tips. This will
take away vast deal OF confusion
incident 10 the care OF the restless
little ones and make the work OF those
brave primary teachers more pleasant
and efficient
The ladies, assisted by several men
from the Booster class, had an all
day meeting for that purpose yester-
day A splendid dinner was served at
noon.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE
ISSUES TERESTING FIGURES

In a recent Motor Vehicle Registra-
ton report compiled by R. L. Shaw,
state motor vehicle supervisor, and
sent out by Secretary of State, Carl
S. Miliken, some interesting facts are
disclosed, the securing Of which rep
resents no small amount OF time and
labor
During the year 1923, 1856
motor vehicles were owned by resi-
dents OF the state. 1927 of which
being trucks and 2,473 motorcycles.
In Delta county alone, 2,169 motor
vehicles were listed, including 259
trucks and 16 motorcycles. There
were AZ dealers in motor vehicles and
2 truck dealers, while there is still an
open field for the motorcycle dealer.
The fees collected in Delta county
amounted to s14,O1491 for the past
year. Comparing Delta county with
the adjoining Montrose and Mesa
counties, the fees collected in Mesa
county exceed those Of Delta by al.
most $4,000, while Delta county's fees
are 1857 in excess Of Montrose
county. In number of vehicles, Mesa
county takes first place with 1922
Delta county second with 2,169, and
Montrose third with 1870.
In a statewide comparison, Denver
county heads the list with 52,174 veh-
icles registered and fees collected
amounting to 1868, $3.50. while San
Juan and Dolores counties with each
other for lowest place with SIS and 81
vehicles respectively and fees cole l,
ed in San Juan county amounting to
S375.09 and the fees in Dolores being
s29S11.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
RECRUITS BEING SECURED
FOR NATIONAL GUARD

The active campaign for securing
members for Company ID" National
Guards OF Colorado, is on in earnest,
and a number of recruits have already
been secured.
Wednesday morning Captain Gueno
and Merle Edie visited the High school
and laid the plan before the boys,
many Of whom appeared to be favor
ably impressed with the proposition.
There are about so young men in
this vicinity eligible for military
training, and even a good percentage
Of these with the men now members,
would make a splendid company for
Delta.
The company has been divided into
two teams for securing members.
Ralph Sidebottom and Merle Eide are
the captains. At the end of Febru-
airy the losing side will give a supper
and dance for the winners.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
DAD" FULGHUM SPEAKS
WORD ON TOWN BOOSTING

The following letter received from
T. E. Fulghum, shows where he stands
on the matter of town boosting and is
self-explanatory
IF you will permit l would like to
say just a few words in answer to Mr.
Fairbanks article in the Independent
OF January 25th, which was very nice
reading for the landlord. But, how
about the man who wants to see Delta
keep pace with other cities OF its
size? And how about the renter?
II Mr.. Fairlamb has put his money
into property that won't pay a fair
return on his investment is the renter
to blame? Is he going to make the
renter pay for his mistakes
And again, does not every dollar
put in improvements in Delta increase
the value Of his property and make it
possible for him 10 increase the
rents?
Il beg to differ with Mr.. Fairlamb
on the way the landlord fixes the rent
on his property. 1t is probably the
way he should but he can't do 1t.
Rents, like everything else, are CON
trolled by that well-known law Of sup
ply and demand, we can't get away
from that
when houses are all full and peo-
pie are wanting more, up goes the
rent. We renters foot the bill. When
half the houses in your town are
empty down goes the rent and the
landlord takes the pill. 1t is not
what a farmer ought to have for a
100 lbs. OF potatoes, it is what he can
get: and he can get only what the
market demands.
Then why not boost your town in
every way possible7 Make It the
ideal town OF it's size on the Western
Slope TO live in, and you will always
get a fair rent for your rental prop
erty.
sit still while your neighbors are
forging ahead and you will soon have
a dead town and your rents will go
down, regardless OF taxes.
when we consider that more than
so per cent OF the people live in rent
ed houses, It does not take an ex-
pert to tell who bears the burden OF
taxes. and yet he offers the least com
plant
Respectfully.
T. E FULGHUM."
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
WESTERN COLO. TOWNS
ORGANIZE TOURIST ASSN.

An important event in connection
with the Better Business meeting at
Grand Junction last week was the
formal steps which were taken look
ing toward the organization OF
Western Colorado Tourist association.
Representatives of Cedaredge, Coll
bran. Mesa. Grand Junction and Delta
were present They have outlined a
program for publicity and invited
every town on the Western Slope, on
both the main line and the branch
lines, to become members Of this Or
ganization-
The idea is to boost with all your
might, the beauties and resources of
the Western Slope, so that tourists
will be attracted here.
The association has adopted the
slogan: THE Tourist of today is our
Citizen of Tomorrow"
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
HOTCHKISS MAN SAYS The
CENTER PAVING ALL RIGHT

81 have read with a great deal OF
interest your articles on center paw
ing" said c. w. Roe OF Hotcffkiss
who was in Delta Saturday taking the
examination for postmaster. You
have the right idea, in my opinion, q"
he continued. 81 have read a great
deal about center paving and II looks
TO me as though a town like Delta
where there is so much travel over
the main highways, ought to be con-
nected up with a hard surfaced road;
and the way that you propose it
that OF general obligation-iooks
good, and | can't see why II shouldn't
be put in at once"
We were very much gratified to
hear the above statement from Mr.
Roe. coming as It does from a man
who has lived in this section for a
number OF years and watched its
growth up TO the present time.
Mr. Roe complimented Delta IN
many way-her splendid high school
building. her churches, particularly
the Methodist church, and her armory.
In fact. he said that we should have
this paving done, not in an elaborate
way. but in a way to serve the great
est number Of people.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
ODD FELL0WS-REBEKAHS
FR0LIC AND PULL TAFFY

Members Of Katherine Rebekah
Lodge No. IS and the subordinate
lodge Of Odd Fellows with their
friends numbering altogether about
IS, enjoyed a hard times party with
taffy pull at the hall Wednesday
evening.
A number OF games were played,
after which old fashioned square
dances were enjoyed by some. and
cards by others. When the taffy, IN
der the skilful direction Of Mrs. Geo.
F. Wear and Mrs. Elizabeth Clark,
was pronounced ready for the pulling
process. everybody broke ranks and
pulled until the midnight hour drove
them home
An orchestra composed OF Charles
Frazier. piano. W H Beckley, banjo;
VIM Herd, violin, and Roy Bowen.
guitar, furnished excellent music for
the dancing.
In the course OF the dancing a cloud
of smoke blew up and threatened to
break up the party. and everybody
thought Il was dust kicked up by the
flying heels OF ". y. Durng and L. E.
Dingman. and then somebody yelled
the taffys boiling over" and the true
cause came TO light 1t did boil over.
but there was plenty for everybody
at that, and now they are all wanting
TO know when such an affair is going
to happen again.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN
DRIVE FOR NEW MEMBERS

The directors of the Delta Chamber
of Commerce would like very much to
have every man interested in the
growth Of Delta and community, be-
come a member of this association,
Monthly meetings will be held this
year so that matters of import ice
can be brought before the entire mem
bership as often as possible.
The membership committee will
solicit new members next week and
hope to raise the membership TO at
least $50 members. That many PEG
pie working toward one goal can do
wonders for the com nunity.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
ROW AT DANCE ENDS
IN FIGHT AND ARREST

An alteration said to have come up
on account Of the wife OF one Of the
parties, occurred at the home Of f.
D. Schoonover Friday night. The prin-
cipals were Porter Norvell and Levi
Irwin.
In the melee Norveu was badly
beaten up and next morning swore out
a warrant charging Irwin with assault
and battery. The defendant appeared
before Judge Fairlamb and paid a
fine and costs.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
0LATHE WILL HAVE CORN
AND POTATO SHOW SOON

February 6, Z and s are the dates
set for the seventh annual Corn and
Potato show to be held at Olathe.
The premium list is just out and
shows a number OF desirable prizes
for various classes:
Judges will be as follows:
Potatoes: F. NJ Green, Colorado Ag-
ricultural College.
Corn: W. Kidder. Colorado Agricul-
tural College.
The exhibition Will be held at the
Olathe High school building
For further information address
Ralph Wilson, Olathe. or Ben H.
King, County Agent, Montrose. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
SECRETARY FALL BECOMES
I'LL BEFORE INVESTIGATION

The senate investigating committee
Wednesday began its third day OF In
quiry in the Teapot Dome scandal in
which Albert b. Fail, former secretary
OF the Interior, is reputed to have re
ceived loan OF $4,000 on Fails
]. o. u.
Mt Fall has been reported seriously
IN for several days and II has been
Whispered in political circles that he
WI be unable TO appear Mt the lear
i1r However. yesterday a committee
wa' appointed to examine the str'ck
en- nan and report TO the senate co.'s.
min 90 whether or not he is unable n
testify.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
FISH AND GAME CLUB MAKE
FOR COMING YEAR

The directors OF the Delta Fish and
Game Protective association mot In
the office of Superintendent French Of
the Forest Service, Wednesday even
ing, for the purpose OF taking up sew.
eral matters OF importance, chief
among which was the proposition OF
afriliating with the state association.
Committees appointed for the en-
suing year We're:
Fish and Game: C. 10. Harding: II.
II. Watts, and Gus Schlapp.
Legislative: John II. Charlesworth.
II @. Rabcr, and +. Il. Stearns.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
DELi'A MAN IS ASKED TO
ATTlND PALISADE FISH MT.

c. II. Moore has received an invita-
ton f- m the Palisade Rod and Gun
club to attend their annual meeting on
Monday February 4.
MI i ioore was a delegate to the
state N setting OF the Fish association
in Denver recently. and for this rea.
son, doubtless, the members OF the
association extended the invitation,
wishing to get first hand information
as TO what was accomplished.
The invitation was extended to all
other members of the Delta club.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
Sale Was Success.

J. S. Henderson, auctimeer. reports
that the street sale conducted in
Delta Saturday was a great success,
and that everything brought good
prices. He Will have another clear
ance sale in the near future and
stock and chattels are now being list
ed The merchants will cooperate in
this event
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
Boy is Injured.

Boy is Injured.
John Smart one OF the twin BOYS OF
Mr. and Mrs. C. c. Smart. fell
from a wheel which collided with a
dog few days ago. and was thrown
violently to the ground. His right
eve and cheek were BACKED and he
tainted and suffered from nausea for
some time atterward. Aside from the
bruised face he appears to be getting
along nicely at this time.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
Would Improve Service.

All Independents should be in the
hands OF city subscribers before noon
Friday, except Garnet Mesa, which
are delivered in the afternoon. So says
Postmaster Smith, and If any do not
receive their papers on time kindly
notify us.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
L. D. S. Services.

Elder Orvil ]. Nish. OF Plymouth.
Utah, and Elder Westerberg of Rex
burg, Idaho, are conducting services
in the hall over Williams grocery.
They are sent from the Latter Day
Saints Mission in Denver and will be
here several weeks. See their church
notice under classified.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
Preaches at Baptist Church.

Rev. Emanuel Payne of Sterling.
Colorado. preached both morning and
evening at the Baptist church, and al
so to the Ash Mesa Baptist congrega-
ton at the Columbine schoolhouse on
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Payne may
be called to the pastorate Of the
church here. At a meeting OF the
members TO be held in the near fu.
ture, definite action will be taken.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
Borrowed a Car.

While w. r Johnson and family
were at church Sunday evening. some
unknown persons drove their car Oft
and later left it in the Upper Gunui-
son valley, near the Al Carlson ranch.
The water was drained from the radi.
ator and everything was apparently
as good as before. All Mr.. Johnson
is short is about five gallons OF gas
which was used in some late JOY rid
ing.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
Boys Excluded from Pool Halls.

Owing to complaints from various
parties OF the city, the city commits
sioners on Saturday served notices on
all pool hall managers that no youth
under the age of 2l years would be
permitted in their places OF business.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-01
MARKET REPORT

Following ia the weekly market re.
port, courtesy Of the local merchants:
WHOLESALE
The Nome nugget., 1924-04-12
MONDAY (1ELEG RAPNiCl
AMERICANS DELAYED AT
 SEATTLE AGAIN SATURDAY

Seattle. April 5-(DcIayed), Ow- ing to slight accident to one of the blades on Major Martins flag plane Seattle. the flight was again postponed last Saturday morning after four of the planes had taken off from Lake Washington and were asking for signal from the flag plane to go ahead. a metal tip. on one of the prop ,ilor blades was torn off and the flyers returned to their buoys Major Martin announced that stalt would be made the fol- lowing day which would have been yesterday, if weather conditions were as favorable as on Saturday.