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The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
SUPT. ANTI-SAL0ON
LEAGUE GIVES ADDRESS

A ] Finch, State Superintendent
OF the Anu-Saloon League, delivered
an interesting address at the Metho-
dist church at the morning preaching
hour Sunday. the pastor, Rev. F. W.
Pimlott, having been called to fill
the pulpit at Montrose.
The speaker talked eloquently along
the lines of prohibition and law en-
forcement making a comparison of
conditions as he found them before
and after the enactment of the Pro
hibiti0u Amendment With convinc-
ing arEument, backed by facts and
figure, he gave conclusive proof that
prohibition and law enforcement have
been productive OF increased indus
trial activity, and a consequent in
crease in savings bank deposits He
pictured the home-life of the present
with that OF the past, and called at
tenton to the decrease in mortality.
Mr Finch was emphatic in his de-
nunci ciation OF the methods adopted by
foreign countries in placing alcoholic
drink here for sale in defiance of the
laws Of our land. With equal emphas-
is. he denounced any engaged in the
netsT ious business, placing the
purchaser Of the products in the same
Ulane as the one who, in direct viola.
ton of law, operates a still or deals
n alcoholic drinks.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
WILL SEND PARTY
TO MCCLURE PASS PICNIC

Preparations are being made TO
send a delegation to the Mcclure
Pass picnic next Wednesday, June
o.. The picnic is to be held on top
oS Mcclure Pass above Somerset.
According to Vim Mathews OF Pa
ouia, who was in Delta the first of
the week, the trip may be made with
70 two miles OF the top by auto. It
IS about a three hour drive from Delta
md the public in general is invited to
lrtend. Hundreds are expected to go
rom Paonia. Hotchkiss and Somerset,
as well as from other sections.
Coffee will be served free. and all
hose attending are requested to bring
heir lunch baskets. The picnic
rounds have been arranged for in
,wo places to accommodate women
md children. Some will not care to
make the trip to the top OF the pass,
50 picnic ground has been selected
at the foot Of the pass and another
we'll up 10 the top.
Several highway officials have been
invited. including some Of the state
officials. The trip will also be one OF
inspection to many
The Mcclure Pass association has
their headquarters at Glenwood
Springs, and there Will be several
rom that side Of the pass attend the
meeting and picnic.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
AL CARLSON MEETS
WITH ACCIDENT

Al Carlson OF Upper Gunnison, met
with an accident Wednesday which is
causing him serious suffering. Mr..
Carlson had just completed grinding
some feed in power grinder and
reached into the machinery to clean
out tho last handful. when his shirt
sleeve caught in the gears and his arm
was carried into the machinery, tear
ing nearly all the flesh from his upper
arm and badly decorating Il, though
no bones were broken. The machine
stopped when the sleeve had rolled IN
side.
Help was summoned from town and
he was taken TO the hospital whore
tho injured member was dressed and
he is reported resting quite comfort
ably.
Mr.. Carlson suffered considerable
shock from loss OF blood which rend.
red him very weak.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
BIOLOGISTS COMPLETE
SURVEY FOR OIL

For several weeks geolosists have
been in the Delta district making ser
veys and mapping out oil structures
The work for which one party has IN
hand here is almost complete accord
ing to a statement made to an lnde-
pendent reporter Tuesday.
While the territory, since the strlh'
ing OF oil at Craig and also the ac'
tivities west of Grand junction, mas
been filled more or less with "oil
mem nothing definite is available
even at this time. We do not know
wbether the geologists who have been
in here will make a favorable or an
unfavorable report.
The Transcontinental Oil Company
of Tulsa. Oklahoma, have had party
here for some time. Several local
parties have been leasing here and
there. but whether they have any real
oil concern back of them cannot be
ascertained. It is known, however
that Western Colorado is full OF men
here and there making surveys OF the
various structures.
Whether a test well will be drilled
in this vicinity in the near future re-
mains to be seen.
Here's hoping some company Win
sufficient capital To carry on real
test OF this section will materialize'
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
R0TARIANS WILL HAVE
MEET ON GRAND MESA

Arrangements were made at a gen
eral committee meeting recently, for
entertaining the Rotarians and their
families of all Western Colorado. at a
three-day love feast on Grand Mesa,
August 10, II and u.
The hosts are to be the Rotary
clubs Of Montrose, Paonia and Delta,
and besides their families. clubs of
Gunnison and Grand Junction will be
entertained. This will be known as
an 'Tnter-city meet" and will be one
long to be remembered occasion in
the annals of Rotary.
1t is expected that there will be ov-
er 400 present. Program and further
details will be announced later. This
will doubtless be the biggest event
ever staged in Grand Mesa, and will
tax accommodations to the limit.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
PILE OF WOOD CALLS
DELTA FIRE BOYS

The fire siren was sounded shortly
after noon yesterday The place was
given as tho Delta House but upon
the quick arrival OF the fire boys they
discovered the wood pile back OF the
hotel was the real place OF the blaze
and there was no need for them TO
even turn on the water.
II is not know just how the fire
started but 1t is evident that a spark
from the kitchen range lidged upon
some old papers and with the strong
breeze famed itself into quite a
healthy blaze. The smoke whipped
around the back end OF the hotel and
the employees thought for moment
the entire back OF the hotel was on
fire.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
MOTHER AND BABE
BROWNS IN DITCH

Grim Death entered happy Hotch-
kiss home Saturday unannounced and
snatched away the wife and only
child, when the Ford car occupied by
Mrs. B. E. Simmons and her only
child Bryan, was upset in deep fr-
rigation ditch at a point about one
mile south of Hotchkiss on what is
known as the Black Bridge road.
Both were held under the car and
instantly drowned. 1t is believed that
they had been in this situation for at
least half an hour when found and re-
moved, shortly after 500 o'clock
Mr.. Simmons, who is employed at
the Ford garage. went to the scene
with several other mechanics, when
a report came that car was upset in
the ditch. Mr.. Simmons did not know
that his wife had taken the car, but
when he reached the scene he recog-
nized the car. On this account the
tragedy struck him with even keener
force than if he had been prepared.
The bodies were prepared for burial
and taken to Texas Monday for in
terment. Mrs. Simmons was about 25
years OF age, and her little son past
two.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
CHARLES FAIRLAMB TAKES
UNTO HIMSELF A BRIDE

The call Of June proved too strong
for Charles Fairlamb, elder son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Fairlamb, and
Miss Ethel Fay Schuyler OF Denver.
and announcements OF their marriage
received recently bore the date OF
Friday, June 6, 1924.
The bride is daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry H Schuyler OF Denver,
and niece Of Karl Schuyler, Denver
man. we'll known in political circles.
Charles was born and reared in
Delta and is a truly home product,
known and liked by all with whom
he comes In contact Both are stu
dents at Denver university, having
completed their Junior year. They
expect to return in the fall and finish
their college courses
They have been spending n short
honeymoon at Ouray and arrived
home Wednesday for summers Wis
it
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
:: VOTERS ATTENTION =:

Next Tuesday, June rs, we vote on
the paving bonds.
You should see that you are reg
istered at the City Hall, and you are
entitled to vote If you have paid tax
es on real or personal property since
June rs, 1928, and possess the neees-
sary qualifications to vote at a gen.
eral election.
The assessed valuation of the tax
able property of the city Of Delta is
S2,soo,ooo.oo, and for every 100000
taxable property that you own you
will pay zoe taxes because of this
bond issue.
The heaviest taxpayer will not feel
this slight increase in his taxes-it is
so small.
We vote on a s2e,ooo.oo, per cent
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
R. F. WILLIAMS SELLS
OLDEST STORE ON SLOPE

Through a business arrangemeut
completed last week, the oldest mCr
camille establishment in the city, tha
into new hands. This is the genera
store OF r. F. Williams & Son. which
through nearly forty years has formeL D
a constructive element in the upbuill
ing OF our city and community.
Mr.. Williams came to Delta from
Springfield Illinois. and opened-up this
store on April /, 1856, on the lots now
occupied by the First National Bank
At that time he had partner In the
person OF A r. Latham, the firm
name being Latham & Williams Five
years later Mr.. Williams bought ont
his partner and the following year he
moved to the present location, next
door to the bank. Here he has by con
sis, ent, upright methods. established o.
business which will remain n mouu
ment TO his memory for years TO come
For the past twenty years his son
VIII has been an able and faithful,
assistant, shoulderinE the burdens
which through advancing years. the
elder member has gradually shifted Ga
youth
The now owner Is Mr.. Frank %
Woods, recently OF Muscantine, Iowa
Mr. Woods has had number OF years
experience in merchandising and also
in newspaper work, u have had my
eyes on this country for long time.
said Mr. Wood. "and am glad to be 10.
Gated in Delta"
Mr.. Woods family consists OF a
wife. n boy II. and twin boys 3 months
old. They are already located in the
Burgess property ON Dodge street
The store will be known as the
Pioneer store" and rightfully SO, for
it's retiring owner was truly pioneer
In every sense Of the word
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
FIRST FLOWER SHOW
TO BE NEXT WEEK

The first of a series OF flower
shows 20 be given by the Delta Wom-
ans club and the Delta banks will be
given in the lobby of the Colorado
Bank & Trust Company on Saturday,
June 2Sth.
In this display will be entered roses,
pansies, and children's bouquets, and
the following prizes will be offered:
Best collection of roses, SO.
Second best collection Of roses. 50.
Most artistic bouquet of roses, 50.
Second best artistic bouquet of
roses, 81.
All OF these given by the Colorado
Bank & Trust Company.
Best display of pansies, 50. given by
the Colorado Bank G Trust Company
Second best display OF pansies, 81
given by the Delta woman's club.
Best children's bouquet, 81.
Second best childrens bouquet, 81
given by the Delta woman's club
The club is not asking for dona.
tons, but If any merchants wish to
make voluntary donations for some
special feature such will be appre
ciated.
No part OF any special display may
be entered in a general display
All exhibits should be in place not
later than II O'Clock a m.
Exhibitors are asked to furnish their
own vases
Later in the summer sweet peas
dahlias, asters. and gladiolas will b.
shown at various dates to be arranged
The next show win be held at the
First National Bank.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20

ten year issue, optional bonds. op.
tionaI in this way. Within thirty
days after the paving is in the prop
erty owner may pay his portion of
the bonds and take off 5 per cent, or
he may pay off one tenth each year
for ten years or he may pay it all any
year he wishes to.
Reasons why you should vote for
the Main street paving bonds: 1t will
Increase the Vafue Of all city proper
ty.
1t will attract outside capital. It
will Increase business. 1t will ad-
verttse Delta as being a progressive
town. It will make our streets
cleaner. 1t will improve the dispo-
sition Of the motorist. Cut down the
wear and tear of all cars travelling
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
MISS H0LYFIELD AND
PERRY SPANGLER MARRY

Announcements were received We'd
nesday OF the marriage at Brighton,
Colorado. ON June Z. OF MIR. Perry
Spanglcr and Miss Bcrta Holyfield.
Both these young people grew up in
Delta, Miss Holyfield was member
of the Junior class of Delta High
the past year while Mr.. Spangler has
completed n course in telegraphy and
recently took tho managership OF the
Brighton office.
Hearty congratulations are here ex-
tended
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
WHAT ABOUT YOUR CHiLDS
TEETH CARE FOR THEM

Good teeth or bad teeth-which shall
it be? Medical science has proved
that whether or not a person is, to
have good teeth depends largely upon
conditions active before the individu-
ais birth. These conditions can be
controlled through proper diet. II how
ever, the proper foundation for good
teeth has not been provided decay is
certain to occur early in the child's
life. The only effective way of delay
ing decay of the teeth, in such a case,
is to keep them scrupulously clean.
Furthermore a tooth should be taken
care of when the process of decaying
starts. Watchful waiting on a decay
ing tooth is poor economy. Now there
is but one way to take care OF teeth
and that is to have some one do it
who knows how. That person is your
dentist Free examinations of teeth,
with advice as to care, is another fea-
ture OF this Health conference
The dentist has the proper training
and the proper instruments for ex-
amining the teeth He can find be-
ginning defects in the teeth that one
cannot detect by merely glancing into
the mouth. The beginning defect tax
en- care OF helps to keep the child
well. Decaying teeth II not cared for
pass on diseases to other parts OF the
body. Some of these diseases may be
contagious. Evidence shows" says
DR.. Bundesen of the Chicago Health
departm ent, that a mouth which con
tains decaying teeth with decomposing
feod, enlarged tonsils. and a palate
covered with an irritated and inflamed
mucous membrane, present an ideal
field for the lodgment and develop
ment OF disease germs, A clean mouth
with sound teeth is one OF the most
important factors in preventing dis
ease"
1t is in recognition OF the above facts
that the University of Colorado
through its Extension Division. is or
ganizing Community Health conferen-
ces especially for children under
school age. These of school age whose
parents request It will also be ex-
amined II time permits. This is done
in cooperation with your local physic-
ians and dentists. together with State
Wide Health Agencies. The cost to
you is only your time. The entire
physical examination IS free, includ-
ing a thorough examination Of the
teeth. Your chfld's educational prog
ress is hampered by defective teeth.
Should you not prepare him to enter
school on par with his schoolmates? :?
Do not fail to have your child given
a thorough physical examination a; the
Delta Community Rooms Tuesday.
July /, beginning at 1000 a. m. Local
physicians and dentists will be in
charge
1t ia planned to have a permanent
Welfare station in Delta, with fire.
quent follow-up meetings in conjunc-
tion with the first one held May 23rd
and a two day meeting has been ar
ranged for beginning the afternoon Of
June 80, at 200 O'Clock. when Miss
Lena Pecover, State Nurse, will in
struct the women on prenatal care.
infant and child care
In the evening OF June 30. at 1880
o'clock. there viii be community
meeting with slides showing the work
in the state.
On July l. beginning at 10 o'clock
and continuing till 1900. the Child
Welfare station will be open where
children may again be weighed and
measured.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
BUSINESS W0MEN'S CLUB
WILL HAVE STATE OFFICER

Miss Hester Smith. representing the
office OF the State Federation OF
business and Professional women's
clubs, will be in Delta next Thursday,
June 26, and will meet with the local
organization. The affair will be held
at a dinner at 6:15 at the Community
Rooms Miss Smith viii have much
Of interest and value, and full repre-
sentation is desired There win be
three new names TO present.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
Visit DR.. Erich

Mrs. C. Lund, who with her chill
dren, is enroute home from Whittier
California, was a between train guest
OF DR.. and Mrs. A. f. Erich at Delta.
They Will spend several weeks at Pa
onia, later returning TO their home in
Whittier, Mr., Lund has been at Pa
onia for several months looking after
realty interests.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
Auto Overturns.

As Mrs Peterson and Mrs Iris
Stavroupolis were making the trip to
Grand Junction by auto Friday, their
car veerod into a ditch by the side of
the road completely turning over
with the aid OF n passcrby. the car
righted, the occupants escaping with
few bruises. Mrs Peterson returned
home Wednesday by rail. and she as.
serts that never again will she start
on an auto trip on Friday, the 18th
day OF the month.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
Hear from Relatives.

Mrs. r. NJ. Johnston has received
word from the Misses Bertha Houston
and Clara Ferguson that they have
reacher Portland and are nicely locat.
cd on the beach In a quiet little cab.
in: that they made a pleasant trip,
spending the first night with Miss
jennie Tyler;and found the roads es.
pecially good. particularly in Idaho.
They will remain ut Portland until
about September 1.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
Electric Man Here

Cecil Dingman, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
u. Il. Dfngman OF North Delta. who is
employed by the Western Electric
company at Chicago, arrived Friday
Tor a summers visit Yesterday he
and Paul Jones, his schoolday friend,
went to Glenwood Springs to take in
Strawberry Day festivities
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
Gladys Expected Today

Gladys Smith is expected home from
Aberdeen, South Dakota, this week.
where she has attended the Teachers
College and was recently granted a
first grade certificate for teaching In
the schools OF South Dakota
The Delta independent., 1924-06-20
MARKET REPORT
WHOLESALE

Rcd and Marquis Wheat
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23
WOMEN INSPECT
RILEY HOSPITAL
Mrs, Marshall Hostess
Club Presidents.

Mrs Thomas r Marshall was
hostess today to a party of seventy
five women who are presidents Of
local women's clubs on a tour of in
spection of the three completed
units of the Riley Hospital for chill
dren. Mrs. Marshall is general
chairman in charge of women's ac.
tivities IN connection with the dedi-
cation of the institution on Oct. &.
After the trip the women were en-
tertained at lunch in the University
Club and an address on the hospital 5
future was delivered by DR.. Samuel
Z. Smith, who will be the supervis-
ing head Of the Riley Hospital.
John F. Walker chairman Of the
city cooperation committee for the
hospital dedication, reported that ar
rar gements had been made for the
erection Of a large tent to cover the
speakers platform and the seats
that will be reserved for several
hundred visitors. He is supervising
the leveling of the ground surround
ing the hospital and together with
Martin j. Hyland, city street COM
missioner. is having the streets ap-
preaching the hospital repaired. IN
addition to Hyland, the following are
members of Walkers committee:
Charles A. Bookwalter. William Ek
Freeman. NJ. J. Glenn. R. WalteI<
Jarvis. Frank c. Lingenfelter, Ed
ward f. Mcbride and Otto J. Smell
Ger.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen be
long to:
Natalie Smith. 1926 y. Alabama
St. Dodge. from New Jersey and
North Sts.
Louis Porter. 1I4O S. Pennsyl-
vania St. Ford. from Capitol Ave.
and Georgia St
Garrett H. Watson. 1915 Harlan
St. Chevrolet. from Market and
Delaware SITS.
Mrs. Charles r. Smith. 3427 Broad
way. Overland from Maryland and
Illinois Sts.
Dr.. Fred L. Pettijohn. 1865 Park
Ave, Buick, from Delaware and Wa
bash Sts.
Paul O. Freeman, Kokomo, Ind,
Ford. from Pennsylvania and Wash
ingtOn Sts.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23

and her hands are white and well
formed.
States Attorney Frank Thompson
will ash indictments charging first
degree murder be returned against
both the Rev. Mr.. Hight and Elsie
Sweeru when fha next session az
the Jefferson County grand jury
meets here Oct 13
Hight. who previously had Admit
ted he poisoned his wife ana Sweet.
in. but shielded Mrs. SWcet.n. made
the confession which implicated
Mrs. Sweetin after an appeal had
been made Co him by the Rev. G.. O..
Hall. moderator NJ the Mi Carmel
district Of the Methodist Church.
Make a clean breast Of IL. for the
sake If Nethodism." Hall urged.
Tell it all for the churgh's sake
and for God s. sake"
Hight dropped his head and
gasped: An right Tell them 70
leave us"
Then Hight. i'm the presence IT a
steuographer. made his new state
meut outlining the murder COM
pacts" between Elsie Sweeti1 and
himself then dictated "a short "con-
fession his third-and signed it,
The confession read
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23
SPEED SLATE TO
Be CUT IN HALF
Fewer Arrests Are Being
Made This Week,

Nine speeders were slated at the
city prison Monday night. The rec
ords show fewer arrests this week.
Police expect last Thursdays record
arraignment Of 10 will be cut in
half.
Those charged with speeding are:
Ray Green. 81. Of 337 y. Colorado
St; Bertle Mccoy. %, Of 1417 Reis-
ner St; Harry MOtely, 20. colOred, Of
71S y. West St: Luther Waugh, p.
colored. 1906 E. Pratt St; Howard
Jackson. "a. 1906 Fremont St; Rob
ert Davey, d. of 551 W. Wilkins St;
FerreH Thompson. 27. of 517 Z. Nine
teenth St: William VI. Ferry. q, OF
204O College Ave; S. L. Bottensiser.
344. Of SPA y. Rural St.
Alfred Forrest. p. and Carl Rem.
p. both soldiers at Fort Harrison,
are charged with driving while in
toxicated: Mrs. Leitha Maxner. %,
Of 1915 BevilIe Ave, with driving on
the left side of the street and assault
and battery. and Leslie Key. p. Of
725 y. Jefferson Ave. with driving
on the left side of the street.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23
PROVIDENCE ACT
SEEN IN CHASE
A. S, Kin1ber Is Thanking
His Stars,

II Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. KImber.
547t Pleasant Rum Blvd. live
through today without some kind OF
a thrilling experience, it will prob
ably be some kind act Of Providence.
Gee, / guess I was born under a
lucky star" kimber said while
n1oppinr the perspiration from his
face after he had been instrumental
in the capture Of Charles Meneus,
IS. Of 445 \1ders ST. who was
caught robbing kimber's home Mon
day.
SAY, that young fellow pointed
his gun ar me and shot twice. and
here I am stiu alive. Kimber told
Sergt. Don Tooley and squad.
My wife and I had a narrow es-
cape Sunday too" Kjmber said as
he related an accident near Madison,
Ind. when the machine in which he
was riding hurded down a twenty
foot emhankment.
well. al that happened to as
then was the two discolored eyes my
wife received" I<imber said, as he
tried the cellar door, to be sure it
was locked for the night.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23
BRANCH ADOPTS
2-CENT DROP IN
STATE TAXLEW
Officials Ponder Over Re-
duCtion From 80 to
% Cents.

State officials today were consider
ing the significance Of reduction
in Indianas State tax levy from 80
cents to IS cents for 1925, following
the adoption Of the figure by the
state tax board Monday after an all
day session. The rate was approved
by Governor Emmett f. Branch,
and also by Robert Bracken, State
auditor and Phillip Zoercher. tax
commits issioner. but the latter two reg
istered protests. Bracken contended
the rate too low 10 raise funds to
carry on the States current eX-
penses while Zoercher said 27-cent
levy would care for all expense and
pay the state debt of $3,74o,000 be
sides
The Indianapolis times., 1924-09-23
Labrador Fishermen Toll Long Hours and Risk
Li7ns to Put Goldfish Balls On Your Table
Face Detah by Sudden Storm
or Crushing Ice Earn
St25 to 5000 a Season.
Bv BOB DORMAN
NEA Service Writer

TNDIAN HARBOR, Labra-
dor. Sept. 23.-Close up un-
t2 der the Arctic circle, off the
bleak and barren coast of Labra-
dor. a little launch puts off from
shore.
Usually it sets forth over a sui
len. gray ocean under a yet more
sullen, gray sky, pushing aside
the curtains of mist which part
reluctantly in front only to close
in behind as if to shut off all view
of the world.
Steadily it noses its way sea
ward. avoiding by instinct the my
riad islands that dot these seas,
threading often a precarious path
through floating ice and still more
dangerous icebergs.