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The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
JUNIORS GIVE FINE
PROGRAM AT CLUB

The Delta Women's club held its
regular meeting Wednesday after
noon. and after the regular business
meeting an unusually pretty program
was presented under the direction of
Mrs. NJ. Springer.
The first part was sketch from
Clyde Fitch's Barbara Fritchie''
which was beautifully rendered by
Helen Hick.
Miss Helen Hillman followed with a
piano solo. and responded with an en-.
core. Both these numbers were
greatly enjoyed
The second part of the program was
a scene from ''Pygmillian and Galeta''
played by Lois Genevieve Ehrgott and
Martha Springer. the former taking
the part OF Pygmillian and the latter
of Galeta.
II would be difficult to find words
with which to adequately describe the
splendid work OF these two beautiful
artists, and they capuvated their
audience and held It throughout
Rose shaded lights added greatly 10
the artistic appearance OF the stage.
Officers were nominated and will
be selected at the next meeting on
April 3rd. which is the closing meeting
OF the club. The following are the
nominees:
For president: Mira II. ]. Baird /:
Mrs, F. w. Grove; Mrs. II. f. Tyler,
For vice president: Mrs. NJ. w.
Sweitzer; Mrs, Leo Flowers.
For treasurer: Mr., l., A. Smock;
Mrs. F. r. Stearns.
For chairman program committee
Mrs. T. +. Lamb; Mrs. c. r. Hollems
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
STRANGER FOUND
IN SERIOUS SHAPE.

Late Wednesday afternoon, young
man was found unconscious by the
roadside about one mile east OF town.
and brought TO town by passing car.
A physician was summoned and the
young man was taken to the local
hospital. where he is now patient.
The attending physician states his
condition is an after effect OF flu. re-
quiring medical attention. The strang
er arrived on Tuesdays afternoon
passenger and gave his name as Merle
Lacey, stating that he was going to
visit at the home of his friend, Geo.
w. Scott The Elks lodge were sue
cessful in their attempt to locate rela-
tives OF the unfortunate young man.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11

stunts under the direction Prof. Rate
kin, which were highly enjoyed.
c. B. Moore told of the activities of
the Delta Fish and Game association;
and E. S. Corbin gave the proposition
Of national park which has been
proposed by the Elks of the United
States a great boost. He asid tehy
proposed to have the same located at
Ouray and already headquarters for
the movement were established at
Montrose. Mr.. Corbin said it was Il
big undertaking but he believed it
would be put across.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
GIRLS WILL GIVE
BENEFIT AT SHOW

The members or the High school
girls basketball team are to share
in the receipts from that splendid
historical film, Rupert Of Hentzau," "
which is to be shown at the Colonial
theatre next "Wednesday and Thurs
day, April 16 and II.
This is n sequel to THE Prisoner OF
Zenda," and IL truly educational. The
girls will be out with tickets for sale
next week, and will appreciate your
support. They did such wonderful
work this year and are surely entitled
to this courtesy.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
DELTA COUNTY CLAIMS
YOUNGEST GRAND AUNT

An item recently appeared in a
number OF periodicals. OF the country
in which a young lady from Pennsyl.
vania, twenty six years OF age. claim
ed to be the youngest grand aunt in
America
We can 30 her several better. Miss
Lucille Davis. who was born and raised
at Paonia, is twenty-one years Of age
and six times a grand aunt, her oldest
grandniece being nine years OF age
so 81 will be seen that she was a
grandaunt at the age OF twelve years
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
STOCK UNDER SUS-
PICION IN DENVER

DIR. +. A. Henney. veterinarian, yes
terday received message from Mr..
Chas G. Lamb, State Veterinarian
reading as follows: shipment from
yards suspended as the result OF in
incubation from suspicious case. Ex-
pect release in day or two Dr.
Henney says he does not anticipate
that the case viii prove to be a gen
uine case OF hoof and mouth disease.
but that DIR. Lamb deemed It wise 70
take every precaution.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
LADY PREACHERS
TO BE BACK SOON

The three lady evangelists. who con-
Quoted the revival in North Delta
last August. are expected here about
the middle OF the month. and will hold
meetings in the John Cole property.
at the corner OF Third and Dodge.
formerly occupied by the Nazarene
church. Everyone should plan his
work 30 as not to miss any OF these
services, as they will be real old
time religion bible truths. Those
who heard Miss Eva preach last year
need no urging to come and enjoy a
real spiritual feast. Particulars will
be given later.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
VIM. D. WHEELER
DIES FROM INJURY

VIM D Wheeler, brother of Mrs. P.
C. Lawrence, passed away a the
Santa Barbara hospital at California,
Saturday. April 8, death being due to
blood poison. Mr.. Wheeler was born
in Boston, Massachusetts. in 1853,
ard at the time Of his death was 70
years months and days old Fifty
years OF his life was spent in Colo
rsdo. the greater portion of which
was spent in and near Delta.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
WHITE BUS LINE
CUTS ITS SERVICE

Owing to the high water and tho
unstable condition OF the old North
Delta bridge, the Motor TRnsporta-
tion company is now operating but two
white busses between Delta and Mont
rose. Delta and Paonia, and Delta
and Grand Junction. Passengers are
walking across the bridge in order to
prevent possible collapse OF the bridge
and consequent disaster.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Marriage Licenses.

County Clerk Osborne reports the
following marriage licenses issued tn =
past week: E, Christensen and Edna
Tebo, both OF Grand Junction; Paul
Sylvester and Myrtle |. De Greffen-
reid. both OF Hotchkiss; ROLAND
Owen and Belle Mcdonald. both OF
Somerset; and T. w. Osborn and
Julia Hoffman. both OF Delta
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
SAM PORTER POINTS WAY
TO DEVELOPMENT
OF OUR RESOURCES

At the regular monthly dinner of
the Chamber of Commerce last even
ing Sam Porter of Paonia, pointed out
a practical way in which to build up
Western Colorado. Mr.. Porter com
pared our section with other parts of
the country, especially the New Eng
land states, where they have corraled
the manufacturing industries for SO
many years, and where they do not
possess the raw materials to keep
their industries in operation.
I'VE are confronted with the brains
of Yankee" he said. Brains" put in
to successful operation was what we
lacked here.
What we need here" he continued.
is a complete survey of this section
to ascertain by competent men just
what our resources are, and which
ones would be most profitable to
tackle first. Why Denver was located
between two parallel roads in the
early days of this state. She had no
right TO become a great city, but
the brains OF that city in such men as
Moffat, Cheeseman. and others made
possible the building of that cily.
Look at California. what she has &C
complished st. Louis with her at
tempt to move the shoe industry to
the middle west; Henry Ford with his
money and brains has made possible
the transforming of raw coal into a
paying and profitable business, as veil
as a railroad line
Mr. Porter predicted the time when
it would be a costly one to burn our
coal as We do at this time Many by
products can be made out of coal and
enable us TO obtain profit from a
single ton. He told of big 1OO-foot
vein OF coal which he and his asso-
ciates have patented above Paonia
At present We are not getting 10 per
cent efficiency. He urged upon us to
go about the development of Western
Colorado just as big business men do.
First have survey made of our re-
souIc ces and then tackle such of them
as will be most profitable to handle.
He predicted that our. railroad prob
lem would solve itself. # we would but
develop our resources.
Mr.. Porter's remarks were keenly
listened to by every one present and
II is needless to say he brought many
points which have not been so force
fully called to the attention OF the
people of this section.
Several were present from Mont
rose. Among them were Joe Hart
man and c. E. Adams. who made
short talks.
Mr.. Hartman told OF the work Of
the state association OF county com
missioners and what they were trying
to do for the citizens OF Colorado in
the way of bringing all sections TO-
gether. He said they were trying 70
have all Western Colorado pull TO-
gether for the common good of the en-.
tire citizenship.
c. Z. Adams thought II was time TO
remove all Mason and Dixon lines be-
tween points in Western Colorado
Mr.. Adams took occasion to praise
Delta for her splendid Chamber OF
Commerce and for the invitation TO
attend the meeting.
President Robinson presided and
everything moved off with a kick
and spirit OF pep" Secretary Hard
ing made his report and outlined the
proposed budget 70 rthe year. There
were no waits. not even in the sery-
ing OF the banquet by the ladies o.
the Presbyterian church.
The high school orchestra furnished
splendid music for occasion, and the
high boys put on several athletic
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Confessed at Last.

VIII Allen, who has been confined
in the county bastile for the past two
months, confessed to forgery last
night, and in company with Sheriff
Davis and Undersherriffs Vanocker
and Blaine, made the trip to Grand
Junction yesterday to await sentence
from the district Judge.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
STATE TEAM WINS
IN GREAT CONTEST

The Windsor, Colorado, High school
basketball team are the champion team
of America, having swept everything
in their path during the past several
weeks. They won the title on Satur-
day at Chicago, when they defeated
the fast Yankton. South Dakota. quin.
tette, in the finals.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
HEAVY ORDER FOR
FRUIT WRAP PAPER

Robert w NARROW, Denver manager
OF the Graham Paper company. was
here for a short time this week inter.
viewing customers in the county. He
closed orders, subject to confirmation.
for eleven cars OF paper for fruit
wraps and box Innings. This repre-
scnts an expenditure OF about $50. 900.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Business Conditions Improving.

According to Otto Bross, driver Of
the White Bus TO Paonia, traffic is
unusually good just now between Pa
onia and this city, and many shoppers
are coming down from the North
Fork valley. This seems to indicate
ditions here.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Painting Big Bridge.

B. L. Laycock has the contract for
painting the new North Delta bridge,
and started work this week 1t is to
have two coats of black enamel paint,
and promises to make a very fine
appearance when completed
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
viii Have Box Social.

The pupils of Columbine school on
Ash mesa, will give a program and
box social next Friday, April the 18th.
The teachers, Mrs. Gladys Wiley and
Mrs. Mary Merriam. are in charge.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Hotchkiss Man Dies.

Word was received here this week
that Waldom Livesay, of Hotchkiss,
had died at Long Beach. California,
death being due TO kidney trouble.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Married Here.

Married Here.
At the Methodist parsonage, Thurs
day. April 3, Edmund Christensen and
Edna Tebo, both of the Junction, were
united in marriage by Rev. F. w
Pimlott
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
Operated for Appendicitis.

Lula Ensign, who has been subject
to chronic appendicitis for some time
submitted TO an operation at the West
ern Slope hospital Wednesday morn
ing.
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
PLENTY OF MONEY
STILL IN COUNTY


their financial condition the
The Delta independent., 1924-04-11
MARKET REPORT

Following is the weekly market re
port, courtesy OF the local merchants:
WHOLESALE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01
RAILROAD FREIGHT
CONDITIONS BAR
Big CIRCUSES HERE

Augusta and Rockland. which, ac-
cording to circus folks, are two or
the best show" cities in the State
of Maine, will perhaps never see a
really large circus, owing to either
lack of transportation facilities or
yard Accommodations.
According to G. III. Thompson of
the freight traffic department of the
Maine Central Railroad. whose job
it is to supervise the contracts be-
tween the road and the circuses and
to rout the latter, Augusta is barred
to the very largest circuses because
the railroad yard arrangements will
not accommodate the some hundred
or more cars used to house a large
circus. The Sells-Floto circus. pos
sibly the second largest big top in
the world of shows, which was
shown here yesterday. carried in its
train only 40 cars. Careful planning
was needed in the Augusta yards to
track" these.
Rockland is barred to the big cir
cuses because of the Bath Woolwich
ferry. Loading carloads Of wild. ami
mails and heavy chariots on the steel
ferryboat isn't a good business prop
ositton from a circus standpoint, or
from the standpoint of the freight
department of the railroad. With
the Maine Central's regular freight
and passenger traffic, it is impossible
to take care Of freighting a circus
across the Kennebec save in q lin
tied degree. And so for these rea-
sons, Augusta and Rockland, two Of
the best circus towns in the East,
must forever be contented with
smaller shows. In every other
Maine city, however, any sort of cir
Gus can be Accommodated with ease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01
Girls Swimming
Classes Proving
Popular at "Y"

Tuesday is the busiest day of the
week at the Y. M. C. A. nowadays,
with the large number of girls who
are taking advantage of the summer
swimming classes, coupled with the
fact that great number. of the
boys are at the Y. M. c. A. camp
or are in other places, where they
have no time to attend the "Y."
The summer classes for girls, an
Innovation this year, have proved
their popularity beyond doubt. A
large number of girls are taking ad-
vantage of this fine opportunity to
learn to swim or to improve their
swimming under the expert tutelage
of Mrs. O'Connor, the swimming in
structor, and several of the young
ladies have already advanced so that
they can get about the pool even
though they could not swim when
they entered the class.
With the slackening of other ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01
UNITY

SOUTH-Miss Jeanette Stephen
SON is passing a few days with her
mother before going to Pennington
to attend summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerrish Of Pittsfeld
are visiting Mrs. Urban Waning.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Libby attend
ed the Pomona Grange meeting In
Belfast Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry, Waning and
son. were guests OF mfr and Mrs.
Clair Waning in A1ngusta. Sunday.
Miss Olive We has passed the
State examinatic1 70 enter High
school.
The Social Neighbors met with
Mrs. William Walton Tuesday after.
noon. The next meeting will be with
Hazel Nickless when the monthly
supper il given.
WEST-Miss Jessie Oug1ar Of st.
John. N. B., was a recent guest at the
home of d. 8. Jones.
c. E. Murch and family. accom-
panied by Misses Winifred and ILL
liam Waning, were in Waterville
Thursday.
Mrs. George True and two chill
dren of Leavenworth. Kan- visited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01

Scranton, Pa, and Finley Mcdonald
Of Augusta; three sisters. Mrs. Lou
Use Morse Of Gardiner. Mrs. Bertha
Goldsmith of Randolph, and Mrs. Al
ice Morgan of Hallowell: also by
three brothers, James Bowling of
Randolph, Melvin Bowling of Ran
dolph, and Lewis Bowling Of Mary
land.
Mrs. Mcdonald was we'll beloved
by a large circle of friends and was
a wife and mother, who devited her
self intellectually to her home life
She was a member of Rose of Sha-
ron Chapter, No. 10. Order Of the
Eastern Star AMI OF the Christian
Science church.
Funeral services will be held at the
hoe on st. Catherine street Wdnes-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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sHillman, Inc.," !
New Water Street {
COMPANY Formed

'Hillman's, Inc" IL the newest
business name to take its place on
Water street. ~
The fun title win bs '.F1illman,s,
Inc, successor to r. II. Beale & Co.,
Inc" Frederick W. Hillman II now
practically the sole owner Of the
business. The final papers in the
transaction were passed Monday and
are now effective.
And 30 passes another old-tims
Augusta business name-probably
after generation. the Brooks Hard
ware Co. has continued with the
same name. but with changes in
ownership. The Beale concern dates
back to 1888 for its name and for
Oh years the name of Beale has been
prominently connected with the
business.
This enterprise was established in
1888 by J. Beale. Later the name
was changed to Beale & Heath,
Beale G. Farnham. C. Beale & Co.
and finally r. III. Beale & Co. The
last was at first O. partnership, but
in 1915 Mr.. Hillman bought into the
business and has continued ever
since.
There have been few firms better
AHOWu III CcHITdlS mdluS tudu LulS
one. For years they have been
known among the leading paint and
wall paper dealers of the whole
State. 1t is the intention Of the new
owner to continue the same highest
business standards for which the
house has been known. More than
that, the paint and wall paper bust
ness as well as the new line dealing
In artists materials will be enlarged
while the picture framing and gen.
eral painting and papering depart
ments will be continued.
Coming to Augusta in June, 1915,
Mr.. Hillman has come to be recog-
nized as one of the most progressive
of Augustus younger business men.
He was born in Island Falls. gradu-
ated from Bates college in 1911 and
from then until 1915 he was en-
gagged in highway construction.
Mr.. Hillman has a handsome
home on Winthrop street where he
lives with Mrs. Hillman and their
four small children.
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Charles Abbey Lombard

Charles Abbey Lombard died in
this city at 10 o'clock Monday morn
ing at the age of years. Mr.. Lom-
bard was a splendid type of young
man. He was an accountant and
was associated with the j. w. Eddy
company of Boston.
Mr.. Lombard leaves a wife and a
daughter, Frances; also a sister, Mrs.
Roy Libby of Caribou; a twin broth
err, Winthrop K. Lombard Of Spring
field, Mass, and another brother, DR..
H. Frederick Lombard of Lebanon,
Penn. The remains will be sent to
Boston on the morning train, Tues
day, where funeral services will be
held at the church Of the Messiah,
Back Bay, Thursday afternoon j. at
2:S0. The late Mr.. Lombard was a
member of that chuech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer J. Strope of
North kennebunkport. were recent
guests in the home of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harvey Tibbetts. Miss
Fannie Strope is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Harvey Tibbetts for an
extended time.
Mrs. Levi Grey of this town, for
merly of Ellsworth Falls, moved her
family to Freedom last week, where
they have purchased a place.
Jack Logan and Patrick Colford
are peeling pulp for w. H. Smith of
Newport and Archie Pouling is peel
ing for F. E. Tibbetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Friend are oc-
cupying one of the Clark cottages al
Camp Etna for the summer.
Carl Withee, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Withee, has accepted a po-
sition in the Office Of Armour & Co
at Bangor.
Among the Etna people in New
port Tuesday were Mrs. Edith Ames
Mrs. Ivan Friend, Mrs. Annie Simp-
son and Mrs. Charles Whitcomb.
Elmer r. Withee was a business
caller in Newport Monday.
Mrs. Lucia Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Reed and a party from Gar
land were in town Monday.
Hollis Farren of KNOXVILLE has
moved his family into the home
which he recently purchased of A
w. Piper.
Miss Ethel L. Friend of the faculty
at E. s. N. S. Castine, is passing her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. O.. Spaulding en-
joyed an outing at Troutdale last
week being the guests Of their son
Roy. who is station agent at that
place.
Hanson Hutchings of Carmel was
in town Thursday calling on friends.
The Happy Hour association will
meet at the home of Hazel Written
July 2.
The North Etna cemetery associa
ton will meet at the church July 10.
H. G. Demeritt has opened a new
store. In this store is a nice line OF
dry goods and fancy articles. Friends
of the Demeritt's are wishing them
the best Of success in their new bust
ness yonfl1re
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01
WHTTEFTELD

The whiteneld Union church began
its summer services recently. Dur
ing the past week special services
have been held, at which there has
been q large and interested attend
ance. The flying squadron" Of the
Baptist church in Gardiner are
giving their effort and time for these
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tivities at the "Y," there is more
time to be devoted to swimming and
thus there is still room for more girls
to enter the classes if they desire.
Those who do, should notify Miss
Garside at the Y. M. C. A. and she
will be glad to give them all details
about this excellent opportunity to
learn to swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01

meetings, with their pastor, Rev. n
A. Clark, as preacher. The success
that has attended the work IL sucp
that 1t will continue On througn
Thursday night Of this week. Fred.
erick A. Bruce. who is also serving a.
North Whitefield, IL pastor in charge
flor the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01

Of course seeing is believing and a
person, who is known for her vera
city declares that she saw a man on
Water street in Augusta, Saturday
night, wearing a fur coat. Be that
as it may, this same young lady de-
clares that on Sunday, while motor
ing Portland ward, she saw man
wearing a fur cap, pulled well down
over his ears. Pretty good for few
days before the glorious Fourth.
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Mrs. Catherine Mcdonald

Mrs. Catherine Mcdonald, wife of
Roderick Mcdonald, passed away at
z o'clock Monday morning at her
home 9 Catherine street, aged 81
years. Besides the husband, Mrs.
Mcdonald is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Gladys Bigelow of Angus
ia, two sons, Everett Mcdonald of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01
Mrs. EIzada M. Friend

Many hearts were saddened by the
sad news Of the passing away at her
home in Bangor of Mrs. Elzada M.
Friend. wife Of Joseph e. Friend.
The Friends were former residents
Of Etna and have hosts Of friends
here, who extend sympathy to the
bereaved relatives. Mrs. Friend,
while a resident Of this town, was a
prominent member of the social and
fraternal organizations, being ever
devoted to their welfare and pur-
poses. About 81 years ago Mr.. and
Mrs. Friend moved to Bangor and
have since made their home there.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. o. Spaulding were
in Bangor for the day Friday.
Mrs. Grace Hines and children have
been the guests Of her mother. Mrs.
Eva Wakefield and family for sew
eral days and will soon leave for New
Hampshire to join Mr.. Hines.
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Austin +. HoIbrook

Austin F. Holbrook died in this
city Sunday, aged rs years. He was
formerly of Bath and was a student.
The remains were sent to Bath Mon
day morning where funeral services
will be held and interment made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-01
(anti1ever
* Shoe
for Men & Women

the arches are flexible. They give
your feet a chance to build up muscu-
lar strength-and allow free circula-
ton. The foot Is held in a properly
arched position SO that even though
weak 1t can perform its function Of
supporting the body weight.
= Cantilever Shoes are made Of light
weight, high-grade feathers, and are
reasonably priced. They have mod
crate heels-and nicely rounded toes.
They are made in a number of at
tractive styles. A salesman at our
store will fit your feet perfectly in
good looking, health building Canti-
levers, that will cause your feet to
"pick themselves up" and carry you
comfortably along the Road Of Happy
Feet.