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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01

II. Dunbar, H E. Perkins, A L.
Gerst, R l. Stanford and w. A. Day
The afternoon was spent with cards.
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The Garnet Mesa Communitl clut
will meet at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
s. NJ. Wright Monday evening, Feb
ruary 4 Members viii bring pot lucl
luck lunch. There will be a goot
speaker along agricultural lines and {
program. All members are urged Il
attend
Memebers OF the LO.O.F. and Re
bekahs, with their best girls and fel
lows enjoyed a hard times or ''tacky'
party at Odd Fellows hall wednes
day evening. Various stunts were
employed to keep the crowd moving
and taffy pull was as important fea
ture. After this cards and dancing
were enjoyed until late hour.
The members and friends OF the
Christian Endeavor Society OF tbs
'HD' N'i lah Shul I'll were tANSi NalAeN
in the church parlors last evening
games and a general good time be
ing the order. The Presbyterian yount
folks meet in a social way once eacl
month.
go
In response to invitation, a joll!
crowd OF High school boys and girl
gathered at the B. L, Laycock HON,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01
Local Happenings

F. e. Jordan left for Somerset Sat
urday. where he is in railroad en-
ploy
Mrs. F. NJ. Beeson OF Cedaredge
was here on business mission Sat
urday.
County Commissioner Balch, who
has been taking in the Denver stock
show, returned Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs L c. Hall returned the
first OF the week from the Denver
stock show and conventions.
Mrs May Woodward was a return
ing passenger to La7ear yesterday ar
ter brief stay in Delta on business.
Grattan Baker. Of Austin. was a re-
turning passenger from an extended
trip to Oklahoma and Texas points
Saturday.
II. A. McAllister came down from
Somerset the last of the week for a
brief visit with his family who re
side at Cedaredge.
Mr.. Burch is confined to his home
by prolonged attack OF flu At
present he is reported a very SEX
man.
Paul Zanardi and family were de-
parting passengers yesterday for san
Juan, California, where they may lie
eide to locate
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Smith OF "a
onia were outgoing passengers Tor
Sawtelle, California, Saturday, whore
they expect to locate.
A. X. Moore returned from bust.
ness trip to Gunnison Saturday. lie
was accompanied by his son. Forrest,
who returned from Denver.
Miss Cora Dakin is week end guest
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Dakin OF Eckert. arriy ing
yesterday from Gunnison.
Frank Kennedy of Hotchldss re-
turned from Denver Saturday where
he took in the stock show. which he
reported up to the standard,
Departing Friday for Pasadena was
Mrs. r. S. Kelso who will visit in.
definitely with her daughter, Miss
Ethel Bear, who is a teacher there
Jack Rist son OF Mrs. Laura Rist
was operated on for appendicitis on
Wednesday afternoon, At latest re-
port the lad is doing as well as can
be expected.
Mrs. NJ II. Patnode is home again
after an extended visit with relatives
in Beloit, Edison and Burr Oak. Kans.
as, Enroute home she visited a sis
ter at Colorado Springs.
Mrs. NJ. H. Rudd and son Lindsey
were Saturday arrivals from Sklatook,
Oklahoma, for visit with the for
mers mother and sister, Mrs c. f.
Livingstone and Mrs. Charles King
i respectively.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01
SOCIETY


The Coterie club will meet this aft
ernoon, Mrs. A. J. Obert being hostess.
Mrs. c. E Blaine entertained the
Bridge club Friday afternoon at her
pretty home Fifth and Howard.
Invitations are out for luncheon to
be given by Mrs. a. L. Gerst next
Wednesday.
The last meeting OF the AMI. club
was held with Mrs. James Girardet.
The next meeting will be Wednesday,
February 6. Mrs. II. S. Stockham being
hostess.
The Bide-a-wee club was pleasantly
entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs.
Louis T. Seicrest The next meeting
will be on the evening OF February sth,
Mrs. VIII T. Seicrest being hostess.
Cards will be the diversion instead OF
fancy work
Mrs. H. G. Shaffer entertained the
F. A. club at one o'clock luncheon
Friday Besides the members, invita-
tons were extended to Mesdames T.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01

Friday evening, for recreation, merri-
ment and fun A social time was en-
joyed and games of various kinds
were played, the game of the even
ing being the Chinese game Nah
Jongg" which proved both interesting
and intricate. During the evening
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Members of the Delta Hi Y with
their leader, V. NJ. Rogers, enjoyed
supper and a pleasant social evening
together at the Methodist church on
Tuesday evening, at which time each
boy made a brief talk in line with the
subject under discussion Health"
this being designated Health Meet
ing" Next Tuesday evening there
will be an open meeting Of Hi Boys
at the Methodist Church to which all
boys eligible to membership are lnvi-
ted. AT this meeting Mr.. Rogers will
address the boys on subject Of vi
tai Importance to boys and Of special
appeal.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01
BIRTHS


A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. R.
R. EpPerson, Of Delta, Thursday. JAN
uary oath
To Mr.. and Mrs. John Vidmar of
Upper Gunnison, a daughter was born
Monday, January 21st.
4 daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs Pearl Miller of California Mesa,
Wednesday, January 80.
To Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Newton OF
Ash Mesa, an eleven pound boy was
born Wednesday, January 80.
A daughter came to gladden. the
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01

home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Hanlon OF
California Mesa, Thursday, January
81.
Nj and Mrs. H E Richards, re-
siding on California Mesa west Of
olathe, welcomed a daughter to their
home, Wednesday, January 80.
Announcements have been received
here of the birth of a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Marvin Odom of Denver, on
Friday, January %. She weighs 9
pounds and will answer to the name OF
Betty Lou.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01
They All Helped, Too.

In mentioning those who had assist
ed the Woman's club in the circus. We
inadvertently omitted the names of W.
d. Hines. E. S. Corbin, P. Z. Coombe
and V. NJ. Rogers. There may have
been others, but without each in his
own particular corner the circus could
not have been such a success. Thank
you all.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01
SAVE BIG MONEY
ON A VICTROLA

We shall close out Immediately 30
Nictrolas taken in trade on Victrolas
OF higher price, All are practically
like new. You save "a high as 80
per cent and can buy on small pay
ments II preferred Write toby We
pay freight. The Knight.Campbell
Music Co, Denver Colo. sec
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1924-02-01
BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHILDREN

BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
To the Delta House Sunday after
noon February Il. and Monday, Feb
ruary is. where DIR. X. c. SAPERO,
the well known eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist OF Denver, will make
free examination. Glasses fitted
scientifically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
BEN T0N

Mrs. Alton Richardson is passing
several days in Portland visiting
rela tives.
Mrs. Wentworth was recent
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Arthur
Brown.
Mrs. Pomroy. who has been con-
fined to her home is able to he out.
Mrs. Alice Haley was Sunday
guest of her brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Gerald Welch OF Water
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lovejoy were
: Sunday guests of Mrs. Loyeioy's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ger
man.
Miss Ethel Reynolds has returned
home after passing a few days with
friends in Winslow.
Donald Weise has returned to his
home in Watcrville after passing
| the week end with his uncle and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Johnson.
Henry ROundy was u recent bust
ness caller in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
!. STATE HOUSE
Mex. Meeting Co une 10 M, Tuesday, Feb 2s

Portland making an inspection OF
Maine apples that were being taken
out OF storage for shipment to Eu-
rope.
The fact that the only apples re-
cefved In Maine from Oregon and
Washington are fancy and extra
Sturtevant, who pointed out that il
would pay Maine farmers TO put out
only their best fruit and pack them
IN bushel boxes. The lower grades
OK apples in Oregon and Washington
are used extensively IN the making
OF apple jelly. apple butter. and
cider which Is combined with other
fruN Juices for beverage.
Mr.. Sturtevan. also called atten-
ton 10 the fact that farmers in
Maine have been getting from 81 70
$3.50 per bushel for Mcintosh Ped
No. / apples. while the apple grow
ers OF Washington and Oregon have
been receiving only S2.2J to $50
! for fancy and extra fancy apples. al
though those grades cost the dealers
from $3.50 20 50 per bushel.
There Is also a difference in the
cost to the farmers per barrel be-
tween first class apples and apples
OF poor quality. Mr.. Sturtevant said
that in II lot OF II barrels of poor
quality OF apples. the cost for stor-
age. repacklng. and for the IL bar
rels OF rotten fruit thrown out av-
eraged SIS per barrel; in another
lot OF 2G4 barrels Of good quality
fruit which were in storage a full
month longer than the previous lot
the cost for storage. and cushions
and hnnna fnr napkjnrs in ~
craged only about 50 cents per bar
rel. The II barrels of fruit were
not put in storage in time and were
an extra poor pack when put II.
Speaking OF the inspection OF ap-
pies taken from storage for ship
ment. Inspector Sturfevant said that
about 80 per cent. of the entire lot
was found poorly graded, many of
the barrels had only about half Il
bushel that would have been num-
Der one. and lots OF the apples were
80 poor that they were not even fit
for cider.
Foreign shipping OF Maine apples
picked up well this fall and 1l.OUO
barrels went across In the last three
or four weeks. and If the farmers
VIII use the same packages and
grade as well a. they do in the West
their apples will sell far better" said
Mr.. Sturtevant. For instance. last
fall. n Boston firm received three
shipments of Macintosh Reds. One
was from Massachusetts: one from
Canada and the other from Maine.
They were expected to arrive at diff
ferent times. but came at the same
time. The Maine shipment was sold
right away but the other two lots
are in storage yet. This Is because
the Maine apples have the best fla
vor."
Mr.. Sturtevant went on TO speak
word about the great demand for
canned apples. Bakers formerly
took the inferior grades of apples
from the farms" he SAYS. but now
they buy the canned article because
they know just how many pies they
can make and there is no waste
Many farmers In this section turn
their entire crop over TO the Gamers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
EAST WINTHROP

The Square Glass are planning on
having box social at the school
house Feb. 10th. 1t viii begin at Z
o'clock. All are invited to come ana
bring boxes. Games will lie piaycu
and general good time is planned
Mrs. a. c, Ford has gone to Boston
for ten days visit
Mr.. Paul Tatro has gone To SO.
Gardiner where he has employment
at Ilubhard's Mill.
Christopher Tatro ia stopping in
llailoWell for the winter.
Mr.. Ebert Sawyer Of Augusta has
been visiting his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Sawyer this week.
Friends of Mrs. Paul Tatro arc
glad 10 hear that she was able to
leave the Augusta Gen. Hospital on
Sunday. She will stay for the pres
ent at her sons. Irving Hussey in
Hallowell.
The Willing Helpers will hold their
meeting this Friday afternoon with
Iona Mace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22

Adolph Fortier, has returned
from a visit with his sister in Bel
fast.
Friedman Gale has purchased the
Pinkham house on Bowdoin street.
The boys and girls OF Winthrop
Grammar school will compete in a
dual meet with the Augusta Gram
mar school representa- ives at the
Augusta Carnival this afternoon. The
young folks are anticipating a great
deal of pleasure from the trip and
from the various events in which
they will compete.
The nomination papers of c. :.
Towle are being circulated. Mr..
Towle is n Republican candidate in
the primaries for representative TO
the Legislature for the class towns
of Monmouth. Winthrop and Litch-
field.
This evening The Mothers Club
give public whist at the Town Hall
tor the benefit of the High School
Athletic association. Washington $
birthday decorations will he featured
and program in keeping with the
day will be presented by pupils of
Winthrop High school.
Harmony Circle met Tuesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Rose Wellman for
sewing. The Circle meets again with
Mrs. Wellman in two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22

value OF their stock at $3.50 $50 pr.
head on an average range. but many
cows Will be unsold at the days close,
and money lost on the weeks ship
ment.
Sales-Robert Conner sold pr. fam
cy cattle, $40 ms, at SIC. 4 cattle,
5000 lbs. tc the pair, ut &c. alfd pr.
1850 lbs, at nc; 80 milch cows at
$1,000 100. q. 5. Lowell sold 3 cows.
aV. $50 lbs, at 2hc. 25 calves. az. 10
lbs, at lie; So calves. drinkers. av. $50
lbs. at &c; 20 sheep, av. 90 lbs. at &C,
: lambs. av. - lbs. at loo; l hog. $50
lbs. at &c; Il mich cows At $J0m
100. L. y. Keenan, sold Il cows. av.
1000 lbs, at &c. and Is cows. aV ESQ
lbs. at 3ac; 50 mixers at $40m10N
A. {. Warner X Sons sold 10 COWS at
$50W %. Howard Georges sold 4
mich COWS at $1l0 each. A. NJ. Baggs
sold / bull. ITO lbs. at &c. and IA
cows at 2%.c. % calves at lie: and
20 mixers at $35"1l0. i. II. Pickett
sold calves. at loo, and 10 milc1
COWS at $75 l0a. T.. G. Piper sold II
cows at $5oQ loo. i. N, Dana sold 6
cows ut $5o@ 10. j. w. Brooks sold
cows ut 2.35 fr3c; 80 calves at 9!c;
and l6 milch cows at S50G 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
BOSTON POST PRIZE FILMS
WIN PUBLIC PRAISE
Picture Lovers Flock to See the New
Series-S10,000 in Cash Prizes o.

The films in the $4,000 prize
series. entitled New England in
Motion Pictures which had their
first showing ut the Colonial theatre
Monday and Tuesday. were enthu-
siastically received by the audience
at all four performances. They
seemed to enjoy the novel sensation
Of seeing pictures that educated and
entertained while Offering. at the
same time. chance 10 win substan-
tial rewards.
Next Monday and Tuesday We will
screen the second series entitled
THE Story of Writing" Every man.
woman and child in Augusta should
is the easiest opportunity for any
one to earn Il part of the $4,000
cash prizes. The idea is simply TO
pay strict attention to every scene
and title accorded in the picture.
The films themselves are very fas-
cinating. Depicting the glorious
achievements of New England, they
strike responsive chord in the
hearts of New England picture low
ers and stir in them a feeling of
honest pride.
HOW TO WIN AWARDS-Here is
all you have to do. When you see
Picture" series at the Colonial the
atre, sit down and write letter tell
ing what pleased you most in the
film. Address your letters TO the
Motion Picture Contest. p. Q. Box
5a76. Boston. Mass. You will then
have n chance of winning one of the
~ cash prizes offered on that par
ticular picture, together with an OPP
portunity of winning one of the
grand prizes OF $1,000 and $500,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
EAST PALERMO
IN ustere1 Out"

once more the mysterious visitor
We call death has taken from among
us good friend. neighbor and
comrade. Mr.. Briggs Turner.
Funeral services were held at his late
home Jan. 20. Rev. II. W. Abbott
pronounced a fitting eulogy. He
spoke especially Of that peculiar
something in the personality of
the departed comrade that drew
men TO him. and OF his many
friends throughout his whole life
among wEom no doubt will ever
arise that was an honest, courage
Gus. able. industrious man. Rev.
Abbotts remarks pointed especially
to the fact that the Journey OF life
with all its uncertainty, disap-
pointments and sorrows, affords its
greatest opportunity in the rendition
OF service to our fellow men, the in
huence Of which viii endure indie
hnlteiy in the hearts Of others.
with the beautiful flowers, the
casket was draped with the Stars
and Strips The Old Post Flag
By AIR. l.. e. Morgc Of Liberty.
Past Commander OF Eldridge Brad
street Post No. ~. Comrade Turn
eF was member OF that Post and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22

there are now but surviving men,
bers. Mr.. Morse paid q last tribute
Of love and respect to "Conrad'
Briggs" telling OF the devotion to
duty that led him to lay his all
upon the altar of love OF country
in 1861, Of his record as n soldier
in Co. Of the Bird Maine ana
especially of his service In the
artillery in the Peach Orchard o!
Gettysburg. by every STANDARD
that measured the worth of men
he stood eminently among the fore
most sons of his native State"
Mr.. Morse also dwelt upon MI
Turner's widely known hospitality
and Of his human sympathy ana
genuine interest in the welfare Of
his friends. lie likened him 10
the Samaritan who rescued the
man fallen among thieves in jericho
The sorrowing family have tue
sincere sympathy of many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
MADISON

The subject OF the sermon by Rev.
c. II. Mckinney at the Congrega-
uonal church merit Sunday morning
will be Friendship" The anthem by
the choir will be Sun Shall Be No
More Thy Light" In the evening SER
vice there will be a musical prelude
of varied instrumental and vocal
music, including the Flower Song"
There will also be q tenor and bari
tone duet. The Lord Is My Shep-
ard" The subject of the 20 minute
discourse will be the fourth of the
series on Denominations, The
Roman Catholics"
Amadee Christopher went to Au-
burn Wednesday on a business trip
and to call on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Survey left
town Thursday for Sargentville. Mi.
Survey has been employed as ma =
son for the Foundation Construction
company for the past few months.
Philip Courtemauche went to Au-
gusta Thursday to attend the Car
nival celebration.
Mrs. Jennie Houghton. who has
been the guest of relatives and
friends for the past ten days. re-
turned Thursday to her home in
Rumford.
y 1000 sale VIII be neld FRIDAY
at the Madison Union cooperative
store, under the auspices OF Marcel
lus :. Perkins q. \. r. circle.
The Madison W. c. r. L. met at
the home of Mrs. Belle Sawyer,
Wednesday.
Non Pariel Lodge, y. l.. o. p. are
making plans for q ten-ten social TO
be held at the close of the regu-
lar meeting February 2S
Superintendent John White of the
American Wooden mill, returned
Thursday from a business trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
Too Many School
Holidays in State Is
Relief of DIR. Thomas

Referring TO the fact that some OF
tie public schools in the State viii
not close today, Feb. y. in obser-
vance Of Washington's Birthday, DR..
Augustus o. Thomas. State commits
sfoner Of education. declared yester-
cay that tho schools are having 100
many holidays and that be consid-
cred 10 much better on Washington
Birthday for schools TO remain open
for the carrying out OF a definite pro-
gram Of patriotic teachings than 20
have the pupils roaming about the
streets without knowing why the
schools are not IN session.
BY the provisions OF the statutes.
Washington's Birthday IN a holiday
for the schools 10 be dismissed unless
definite action for the schools 20 re-
main open. rs taken by the board OK
education. H. requires affirmative
action BY tho board OF education 20
keep the schools IN session.
DR.. Thomas stated that nearly two
weeks OF each school year are de-
voted 10 holidays and days when
schools are not in session on account
Of State and county teachers con-
van.ions. He pointed out that holl .
days in which days are celebrated
fsuch as Armistice Day. Labor Day.
etcJ contemplates observance by the
closing OF the schools, but on days
ike Washington's Birthday when the
character OF famous men or women
!. TO be remembered those days con-
template school programs.
NO dIsrespect is shown towards
Washington's Birthday by Keeping
tho schools open for the pupils 20
give n special program In observance
Of no life and character OF that great
man." said DIR. Thomas. I'VE are
trying TO reduce as far as possible
tho number of school holidays"
Or. Thomas said. however, that in
practically no instances do schools
remain In session for all OF the day
on Washlngton's Birthday: they keep
open only for the giving Of programs
in honor OF tho day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22

passed last week with relatives In
Auburn
Sidney Bukcr is visiting in Gar
diner
Charles Cobb. who has been III for
several weeks is slowly gaining.
Progressive grange held its regular
meeting Friday evening The lecturer
presented an interesting program for
which she was given Il rising vote Of
thanks.
The farm bureau will hold an all day
meeting the 18th. Miss Cooper Will
be present and instruct in the adap-
ton Of patterns and blouse cutting.
Mrs. l.. {. Starbird OF BowdOin is
assisting Mrs. b. K. Temple. who 'ha 8
been Ill with n severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
Commends Work of
Battery A in Fire
at Pressure Isle

The services rendered BY the
members of Battery 4. 152nd Field
Artillery. in assisting the fremen OF
Pressure Isle in cXtinGuishinG the
fires in that town on Sunday and
Monday mornings, are heartily COM
mended by Adjutant General James
w. Hanson.
In letter to the commanding Of
ficer of the 152nd Field Artillery.
General Hanson says that the action
of the battery is highly approved by
his office. Indeed. that is our only
excuse for having military organiza- :
tiOns-to have them ready and
available for service when called
upon" wrote General Hanson.
a letter has been received at the
adjutant generals department from
Harry K. Pipes, chief of the fire de-
partment of Pressure Isle, express
ing their appreciation of the prompt
and efficient work done by the bat
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-22
State House Chat

Seven candidates appeared to take
eXamina tons before the State board
of registration in optometry Thurs
day in the Senate Chamber. The eX-
aminations will be concluded today.
Members of the board present We're:
Chairman, George Mel. Presson of
Farmington secretary. II. !. Covelle
of Bangor; and J. Il. Roche of East
port.
w. c.. Bailey. superintendent OF
schools of the Carmel union. was at
the State House Thursday in con-
ference with Or. A. o. Thomas,
State commissioner of education.
All of the departments at the
State House will be closed today in
observance of Washington Birth
day: also on Saturday. on account OF
the state Winter Carnival at Au-
guSta.
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Wednesday Brighton Market

Stock Yards, Feb. 20.--Trading IN
livestock was hardly normal at the
Brighton yards. so serious a handicap
I" business was the severity Of the
storm of snow and slcet, with hur-
ricane of wind. Trains were late and
electric car service tied up, so that
the attendance of buyers at the yards
was small. and many sellers did not
late beef sales closed at the same
level as in the morning and the few
offered went quickly as neither buyer
or seller were in n mood of Iengt by
bargaining. Calves sold steady and
the hog market was a fraction higher.
Sheep and lambs brought the previous
prices. with a good demand for fat
wool lambs and sheep. Receipts Of
mich cows were light and included
some good mixers Practically NO
buyers showed up during the morn
ing and up to 11.30 a. NJ. few sales
were closed. Dealers estimated the