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New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
SHINES ON THE BASES

Eddie Collins. White Sox celebrity,
in his seventeenth season, In the ma
jors. stole 10 bases. He tied with
Carey Of Pittsburgh for high honors.
Collins vas nabbed on 20 other at
tempts, a percentage OF .62s. Ills
record is all the moro noteworthy
when It is considered that the st.
Louis Browns pilfcred but Ga sacks
all campaign. In 1899 Carey swiped
81 bases. more than the entire Philly
outfit put together. In an era where
the art OF stealing hassocks has been
greatly neglected, Collins and Carey
have displayed some clever work on
the paths.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Warrant Issued for Arrest
OF Irwin Cobb, HumOrist

Houston. TEX, Jan. Erwin s.
Cobb. against whom warrant
charging violation Of the Texas
game law has been issued. is said 10
be hunting and fishing off Aransas
Pass. state officers are holding a
warrant for mis- arrest. IL Is alleged
Cobb took out resident hunting II.
censc under the name of J, II. Davis
two years ago when he should have
obtained a nonresident license. The
resident license fee is 81. The non.
resident fee Is SIS.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
VETERANS ARE INVITED.

Veterans OF the Civil war and COM
manders OF World War Veterans posts
will be the guests of A. G.. Hammond
camp and A. @. Hadscl camp and
their auxiliarles tonight when the
Spanish War Veterans will install Of
ficers. supper will be served al Z
O'Clock at the State Armory followed
by the installation in charge OF State
Commander Neitch of South Nam
rhcgfcr
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
villa Defeats Norman.

Pittsburgh. Jan. 2.--Pancho Villa.
fyweight champion of the world,
made his Pittsburgh debut here yes
terday afternoon by winning the
Judges decision over Tony Norman,
a local fiyweight. in ten-round bout
at Motor Square Garden. The local
man was knocked down twice in the
sixth round, but was saved by the
bell.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
How to Stop
Sour Stomach
Dyspepsia Tablets Bring Quick
Comfort--Sweeten and stop
Acid. Sour Risings and
Such Distress

When the fact is considered that even
careful people. those who follow diet rules,
get attacks Of Indigestion, no argument is
needed 10 recommend the best means of
relief, stnarts Dyspepsia Tablets are used
by lawyers. doctors. teachers. by buslne SIS
men. high llvers. society women, Industrial
workers, clerks, and the worst abused
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Shc,lin Knocks Out Quill.

Nashua. n. H., Jan. Eddie
shevlin of Roxbury. Mass. knocked
out frankie Quill of Brockton. Mass,
here yesterday in the second round
of a scheduled 10-round bout. Quill
had challenged for the welterweight
championship of New England
claimed by Shevlln.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

use gum" she exclaimed again and
again gesturing despair.
At the receiving hospital Miss Pur-
Vance rushed TO Dimes, threw her
arms about his neck and cried;
Embraces Wounded Man.
"Oh. Courtland. ! love you--please
don't die!'
Kelly, or Greer, was formerly
chauffeur for Charles Ray. motion
picture actor, he told police. He is
rather smaller in stature than Dimes,
and called that fact to the attention
of the police. officers said. remarking
that he wouldn't have a chance with
him (Dines) in a fight
After all parties to the affair had
been questioned, the Misses Normand
and Purviance We're released; Kelly
was booked at the city hall on a
charge of assault with a deadly wea-
pom with intent to murder and pre-
partitions were made to remove Dimes
to a private hospital.
Recalls Taylor Murder.
Miss Normand's connection with
last nights shooting recalled the
statements she made in the case of
William Desmond Taylor, moving pic
ture director, who was found dead in
his home here February ., 1922.
In her statement at that time Miss
Normand said she was driven to the
Taylor apartment by her chauffeur, at
that time, William Davis; that he
waited for her outside while she chat
ted with the director, and that she
left the apartment about s p. M, and
was driven to her home by Davis. The
next morning Taylor was found dead
of a bullet wound.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Kansas Gets Decision.

Buffalo. Jan. although knocked
down for counts of ono In the first
and fourth rounds, Rocky Kansas
won the judges decision over Teddy
Meyers of this city here yesterday In
n 10-round bout. Meyers took a
count of five In the seventh round.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
TORONTO WINS AGAIN.

Boston. Jan. university OF To-
ronto hockey team easily defeated
Boston college here last night. 2 goals
to o.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
Cousin of Late Theodore
Roosevelt Dies, Aged 20

New York. Jan. 2-Montgomcry
Roosevelt Schuyler. 10. widely known
sportsman and a cousin Of tho late
Theodore Roosevelt. died last night
Mt Nyack. lie owned some OF the
fastest pleasure yachts IN eastern
waters and had engaged in the
breeding Of bioodoJ horses. He was
associated for many years With the
whiskcy importing firm of Roosevelt
and Schuyler. Eugene schuyler. OF
81. Louis. and the Rev. Philip schuy-
Ter. Of Portland. Me. brothers, are
among his survivors
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
MABEL NORMAND IN
SHOOTING ARRAY

intimated that this had anything to
| do with the shooting.
Miss Purviance declined to discuss
the reports; Miss Normand insisted
they were true, and Dimes denies them
! fatty.
| In the office of the captain of de-
tectives at central police station, the
| two actresses and the chauffeur were
questioned exhaustively.
Miss Normand said she did not
realize at first what the pistol shots
meant.
Was Powdcring Nose
Don't You remember, Edna she
exclaimed, turning towards Miss
Purviance during the explanation to
the detectives. that | borrowed your
powder puff and that / was using il
Just as we heard the shots: and you
went raving crazy and shouted My
God. what is this thing = and
thought il was some fireworks that
someone was using to celebrate the
New Year."
\ detective-lieutenant interrupted
to ask Kelly whether ii was in fear
of his own life Or a desire to protect
his employer that he shot Dimes.
Protected Himself
ut was fear for my own life" said
the chauffeur. Il knew Dimes was
going to take that bottle and smash
me. ! shot him to protect myself.
He didn't make much fuss about it,
but ] saw what he was going to do,
all right. He was just going to do it
nice and easy
says Mabel is Sick
Mabel Normand is sick with APP
pendicitis." he said. land should be in
the hospital. ! tried to get her away
from Dimes and he wouldn't let her
go: and when he interefered with me
took out Miss Normand's pistol
which ! took from her home, and
shot him."
Dimes version of the affair was
somewhat different.
Dimes story Differs
we were sitting In the apartment
chatting" he said. we had a few
drinks and Kelly came In and inter-
rupted us. He demanded that Miss
Normand leave. but she insisted on
staying. Then he whipped out a gun
and shot. ] don't know any reason
why he should have tried TO get me
as | positively made no hostile move
toward him"
City detectives who questioned the
four said the real motive for the
shooting still was mystery TO them.
Miss Purviance arrived at Dimes
a partment about o'clock in the aft
ernoon. she said. and Miss Normand
some time later.
Made No Hostile Move
According 70 Miss Puryiancc. Dimes
was sitting behind a table and made
no move towards the chauffeur, the
latter shooting before Dimes could get
TO his feet.
Before the detectives In charge OF
their griling, tho two motion picture
actresses appeared layishly dressed.
Miss Normand In black velvet, with
bracelets and wearing dia-
mond hat pin.
Both were greatly excited. Miss
Normand sat in a chair In the captain
Of detectives office with her head
buried in her arms Miss Purviance
PACED the floor.
"oh, why, oh, why. did he have to
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Have you ever noticed what sur
prisingly professional touch these
amateur athletic organizations use
IN operating the turnstie?
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

"Spud" Drew. famous Trinity
coach, has resigned and will take a
coaching position at an unnamed uni
rersity. He wa recommended for
the new berth by Knute Rockne.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

london Metropolitan Water Board
has charge Of tho distribution Of
water to 1000. mo persons II is car
ricd through G.sT3 miles Of pipes.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

OF course Paddock will be per
mitted to compete in the Olympiad
Not that his record may be perfect
ly clean but because he is great box
office attraction.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Annapolis Touchdo~ns, Cullen,
Mckee. Points from try after touch
down--Mckeo, t2),
Washington ---- Touchdowns. Will
son. Brown. Points from try after
uchdown-Serman (2).
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Kid Kaplan is working hard for his
bout on January z. Yesterday he
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
S p e a kin g
of Sports

English doctor says brain work
ers should not play golf. The
gentleman ought to know brain
workers do not play golf.
Judge lands will tour Europe
with all-star players next year, and
back home.
Mexican rebels called off their
war for a day and celebrated in the
cabarets. 1t appears tina. Gen
eral Sherman was misquotel.
Tex Rickard insists there are
plenty of good referees, but fails to
add what they are good for.
The A. A. L. investigators have
found Paddock guilty of the hor-
rible crime of calling in a doctor TO
treat case of flu.
We have no idea what maJe Pad
dock sick but we suspect it was
some of the puritanical utterances
made by amateur officials
OF course Paddock will be per-
mitted to compete in the Olympiad.
Not that his record may be perfect
ly clean but because he is great box
office attraction.
Have you ever noticed what a sur
prisngly professional touch these
amateur athletic organizations use
IN operating the turnstile?
Which reminds us that in these
days when a person cuts off his nose
it is not to spite his face so much as
TO improve it.
In the prize ring Eugene Criaui
may have been merely a feather
weight, but i'm the esteem of men he
was Hery much of heavyweight.
InGause he is strictly a defensive
fighter Gibbons will not be rematch-
ed with Dempsey. We trust this
is no offense Tommy.
The sporting writers say Connie |
Mack has been on spending
pISyr anu VIC are wondering Wnut |
he bought for those three dollars.
In speaking of undefeated football |
machines, don't overlook Kansas |
University. The Jayhawkcrs trotted |
through the season without tasting |
the bitter pill. Moreover. their goal
line wasn't crossed. Three field |
goals made up the oppositions scor-
ing.
Helen Wills, the California tennis
wizard, now looms up as a formid-
able opponent for Suzanne Lenglen.
The Hartford Kaceys last night de-
feated the Willimantic team, 61-13.
"Spud" Drew. famous Trinity
coach, has resigned and will take a
coaching position at an unnamed uni
versity. He wa recommended for
the new berth by Knute Rockne.
Kid Kaplan is working hard for his
bout on January z. Yesterday he
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Which reminds us that in these
days when person cuts off his nose
it is not to spite his face so much as
to improve it.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

The Hartford Kaceys last night dc.
feated the Willimantic team, 6f-i3.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Protected Himself

ut was fear for my own life" said
the chauffeur. Il knew Dimes was
going to take that bottle and smash
me. shot him to protect myself.
He didn't make much fuss about it,
but ] saw what he was going to do,
all right, He was just going to do it
nice and eacy"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
went through a fast workout with
Day and Tracey Ferguson.
Joie Ray has taken down his spiked
shoes again and will enter The Ford
ham meet on January g.
JOE LYNCH WINNER,
SCORES KNOCKOUT
Continued From Preceding Page.)

Trenton lightweight. in fast ten
round bout yesterday afternoon.
Mills won by employing his right
hand In the last two sessions,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

In the prize ring Eugene Criqui
may have been merely a feather
weight, but i'm the esteem of men he
was hery much of a heavyweight.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

We have no idea what male Pad
dock sick but we suspect it was
some of the puritanical utterances
made by amateur officials
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Helen Wills, the California tennis
wizard, now looms up as a formid-
able opponent for Suzanne Lenglen.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02
NAVY AND HUSKIES
IN AN EVEN GAME


Carney caused him TO loom above the
other forwards on the field
Abel and George Wilson gained
most consistently for the Huskies.
Coach Enoch Bagshaw made a final
effort to win the game In the closing
minutes when he substituted Ziel for
Abel for an attempted place kick, but
Kicrs kick from the 3s-yard line
went far wide OF the posts.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

IlnGause he is strictly defensive
fighter Gibbons will not be rematch-
ed with Dempsey. We trust this
is no offense, Tommy
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

The A. A. L. investigators have
found Paddock guilty of the hor-
rible crime of calling in doctor TO
treat case of flu.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

The sporting writers say Connie
Mack has been on a spending
orgy, and we are wondering what
he bought for those three dollars.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

In speaking of indicated football
machines, don't overlook Kansas
University The Jayhawkcrs trotted
through the season without tasting
the bitter pill. Moreover. their goal
line wasn't crossed. Three field
goals made up the opposition's scor-
ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Tex Rickard insists there are
plenty of good referees but fails to
add what they are good for.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-02

Mexican rebels called off their
war for a day and celebrated in the
cabarets. 1t appears that Gen
eral Sherman was misquote
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
MANY RECEIVING COMFORT
AT THE REVIVAL MEETINGS

Under the leadership of Rev. C. P.
Rossman of Grand Junction, revival
meetings opened at the Christian
church Sunday evening and will CON
tinue each evening as long as interest
continues. Rev. Rossman has a great
message and invites all to attend. He
says there will be no money raising
agony-only the regular voluntary
collection.
The following sermon among others,
will be delivered by Rev Rossman:
THE Greatest Love Story" 1.-The
Most Awful IT,; THE Worlds
Greatest Detective Story; AN Aw-
full Night in Babylon" "a Great Hero
Tale" The Devils Aid Society"
THE FOOLS Quartette."
The meetings begin each evening at
1880 o'clock. Rev. Rossmans slogan is
"Obey the Gospel and Join Where
You Choose"
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
California Mesa
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The Sam Fisher family moved t.
the Carl Westeson ranch the fore
part of the week Mr.. Fisher is EN-
ployed at the Westeson ranch.
| Less Hogan and Leo Crook were
business callers at Delta Monday.
Miss Lucille Deges. entertained tc
supper Sunday evening Misses Mary
Culver and Connie Beal VIII Richards
and Collins Anderson.
Lyle Boyer, who has been so seri
ously sick was taken to the Delta
hospital Sunday for treatment. His
many friends are hoping for an i'm
provement.
Jake Miller and family moved their
household belongings to the C. P
Foster ranch, south of Olathe, Mon
day
Mrs. ]. H. Moshesky and two child.
rem, who have been visiting her moth.
er, Mrs Baranowski, went to Mont
rose last week to visit friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Smith of Tellu.
ride are visiting relatives and friends
Mrs L. T. Deges received word last
week that her father. C. C. Clauses OF
Emporia, Kansas, had suffered parry,
letic stroke and is in a serious condi.
ton.
It. G Anderson shipped a car OF
fat hogs to Denver Friday.
Mrs. c. w. Mclaughlin, who has
been on the sick list the past two
weeks, is improving
Mrs. Irma Heath of Rupert, Idaho
visited Friday and Saturday with her
uncle, H. C. Warrick, and family.
Mrs. Joe Marsh and baby returned
to their home Sunday having spent
the past week at the Byron Fisher
home
Mrs. Paul Mclaughlin, a teacher OF
the grade school of Olathe, is spend
ing the week at the C. w. McLaugh,
lin home, while arrangements are
being made to resume school, the
burning of the school building causing
teachers and pupils a weeks vacation
]. c. Pridy and family are moving
this week to the Marchbanks ranch
in the Pea Green district.
Tho W.C.T.U. will meet Wednesday
February 18th with Mrs. H. NJ
Standish. There will be the usual
meeting, also Valentine box.
There will be box social at the
Pea Green schoolhouse February 7th
Proceeds to go to the school fund
Uncle Raleigh Rhodes, who has
been so seriously sick, showed a slight
improvement Monday. His con Raj
eigh, Jr., of Denver, who has been
with his for the past week, left Sun
day for Denver, where he is a patient
at Fftzsimmons hospital.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
PEACH VALLEY
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Mr. N. A. McClurg was called to
the death-bed Of his father, on Garnet
Mesa, Monday afternoon.
Ben Painter has been suffering
from severe case of tonsillitis.
Little Jewel Thompson has been
quite sick with a cold, but is some i'm.
proved.
Mrs. N. A. McClurg and Miss Vir.
GINA Poe visited with Miss Poe's par.
ents' on Ash Mesa. Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. Campbell was Delta shopper
Tuesday.
Jesse Thompson made visit with
his aunt Sarah Hawkins, at Eckert
Tuesday evening.
Miss Freda Campbell entertained a
number Of friends Saturday evening
r. ]. Painter and ]. ]. Fedler went
to Olathe to the Water Users meet
ing, Tuesday
l.. b. Scott Is shipping his fat lambe
to Kansas City, Friday.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08

epistle we CLEANED that George is
really i'm that institution. He likes
his surroundings and the work.
Mr.. Hider is looking after the live
stock which they have at the institu-
ton and says he is well pleased with
his new position. In closing he said
he gave as references the proprietor
of this paper and also named some
fifteen or twenty others.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
OLATHE ITEMS
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with the Olathe Produce Co. after
being confined to his home with
severe cold.
Mr.. Murray went to Eckert Monday
on business.
George Ash was up from Delta on
Sunday visiting his sister, Mrs
Burns.
Retta Vest, who has been sick for
several weeks is improving slowly.
Teachers of the Olathe grade school
visited the Montrose schools Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Mills gave a six
O'Clock dinner in honor of their
daughter Louise's 21st birthday. The
evening was spent in playing cards.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. n. ].
Damon, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hillman, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Brown, Dorothy McMul-
lin and Henry and Howard Rickleton
The Ladies Aid OF the Presbyterian
church met at the home of Mrs. Clay
Showalter, Mrs. A. Tandy as hostess.
Light refreshments were served.
Mrs. James Duncan went to Paonia
| Sunday to care for her niece's family
while her niece Is in the hospital
| Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Richardson
moved to Garnet Mesa last week to
work for the government ditch.
T. N. McKelvy arrived Thursday
from Hoquium, Washington, where he
has been the past two months
The Jake Miller sale Tuesday was
well attended. Mr.. Miller and family
will move to the C. P. Foster farm.
Arthur Gaudy is able to be out af.
ter severe cold.
Members Of the Rebekah lodge met
Friday at the home OF Mrs Lockwood
to make robes for initiation A cover
ed dish dinner was served at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Neal entertained at
dinner Wednesday, Prof and Mrs
Griffith, and Prof Wilson.
Mrs. Hazel Boast and little son left
for Telluride Friday. Mrs Carruthers
accompanied them as far as Montrose.
Miss Mary Mcneil went to Colono
Thursday to stay with her father I'M
til school opens.
The small son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walt
er Ballou has been quite sick the
past week with bronchitis.
The Olathe Volunteer Fire Depart
ment met at the City Hall on Friday
night and organized The following
officers were elected: Joe Mills. Fire
Chief Roy Roatcap, LIST captain; Otto
Whitner, End captain; Elmer Stevens.
secretary; N. ]. barrow treasurer
Another meeting Monday night.
Dagt ooanrEattnp ,ybt,t, ,,-o,
to have met at the home OF Mrs.
Spencer, Wednesday. was postponed
until the goth of February
Bryon and Charles Watts were be.
tween train visitors at the home Of
their sister, Mrs. Whitworth
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitworth went to
Delta and visited at the home of d. s.
Watts
Miss Marie Smith. who has been
caring for Elizabeth Wilson, arrived
home Friday.
Word has been received that DR..
Dennis has located at Wakefield,
Kansas. Mrs Dennis will leave In n
few weeks to Join her husband.
Mrs Roy Loper. Mrs. Chas. Burns
and Miss Marie Remington, teachers
OF the Olathe grade schools, went to
Grand Junction Thursday; Mrs. Lopez
to replace glasses which were lost in
the fire, and Miss Remington will
remain until school opens.
Mrs. r. V. Adler gave farewell
party in honor OF Mrs. Dennis Thurs
day. About twenty ladies were pre-
naiptu
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
GEORGE HlDER LANDS
IN GOLDEN INSTITUTION

We have always believed that
George Hider would eventually land in
some good institution. Our prediction
has at last materialized for we re
ceived a letter from him dated the
9th of January from the State In
dustrial School at Golden. From the
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
Guest at Matney Home.

Guest at Matney Home.
Mrs. C. B. Sitter, sister of Mrs. G.
B. Matney, and Mrs. Mabel Ellington
and daughter of Waunita Springs, ar
rived Saturday for visit at the Mat
ney home.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
Ball on the Job.

Ball on the Job
C. w. Ball, pioneer wall paper hang
er, intends to resume his business the
coming season, and anyone wishing
first-class work call Colo. phone 142-J2
or George Seabourn's store. Mr. Balls
ad will be found in this issue of the
Independent.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
Arrivals from Albany, New York.

VTTTVdTS ITUTrI FNIUdrTJr TVc" 7 WIN
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Tanney, whose
home is in Albany, New York, passed
through Delta Friday, enroute to
Somerset, to look after the interests of
the late William Tanney, a brother,
who was found frozen to death in a
canyon near Somerset a few months
ago.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08

Home for Week End.
Marie Doyle arrived from Gunnison
Saturday to spend the week end with
her mother
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08

Home from Arkansas.
Guy Whitaker of Austin, returned
from brief business trip to Berry
vale, Arkansas, Friday.
The Delta independent., 1924-02-08
Back from New Mexico.

Back from New Mexico.
Mrs. C. ]. Adams returned from San
ia Fe, New Mexico, Saturday, where
she enjoyed pleasant visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Grace Carman.