The Delta independent., 1924-04-25

Mr.. Briggs just returned from Illinois,
where he was visiting relatives.
Mrs. Leon Hotchkiss has accepted
a position in the North Fork bank.
Ben O'Kelly has purchased the "old
Markley ranch" on Rogers Mesa from
Mr., and Mrs. W. C. Payton.
VIM. Pruitt has contracted to bale
the hay on the Whipple ranch, located
on Squirting mesa. This hay will be
shipped to Bowie and Somerset
Robt. Whitney of Bone Mesa has ac.
cepted position in the Hotchkiss
postoffice under the management of
our new postmaster, Mrs. KIingen-
smith. Bob is a good scout, and will
make good,
There will be a meeting OF the Boy
Scouts at the Baptist church this
evening 25th, when their leader, Rev
McQuery, will confer honors upon
those who have won them
The essays which were written by
the pupils of our consolidated schools
will be read at the NJ. E. church next
Monday night. The public are invited
to attend
S. c. Phillips of the Crawford
country was a business visitor Satur.
day. Mr. Phillips having disposed Of
his ranch interests there expects to
go into the apiary business near
Montrose.
J D. Harding has leased the Les
McNHlleu ranch on Hanson mesa near
town, where Jim and his family will
enjoy mingling with fruits, flowers
and birds (barn pheasants) which are
abundant in that locality
The Easter morning services at the
NJ. E church attracted a very large
congregation. All the exercises were
intensely Interesting. The cantata il
the evening was more entertaining and
impressive, many people unable to Sc
cure seats.
Mrs Frank Woody has moved from
East Bridge street to the home of heI
mother on East Main. Dr. E. NJ
Decker is now occupying the resi-
denCe vacated by Mr.. Woody.
Last Tuesday evening at the Cres
cent theatre. the Juniors gave a very
amusing play, entitled Come out Of
the Kitchen" These fine young folB
We're greeted with a full house, which
they so richly deserved. The acting
was par-eNceuent and created much
applause
Waldo Liysay, son Of Mr. and Mrs
H. N Livsay, Of Hanson mesa, answer.
ed the last roll call at Long Beach
California. the 18th inst. Memorial
services conducted by Rev. McQuery
was held at the home of the deceased
parents on the date OF Waldo's death
who sacrificed his health for the love
OF his country during the late World
war. He expired from a complication
Of ailments. at the age of q, contract
ed while in service. Surviving him is
a broken hearted wife. whose home
was ia Long Beach at the time the
younr couple were married. The fun
era 4ld interment took place at Ions
Beaeh under the auspices OF the
American Legion.
The services at the Paptist church
Sunday morning were attended by ar
overflow congregation. and the even
ing pageant consisting OF "a or more
people taking part was the best pano
rama or reproduction Of the Resurec
ton OF Christ ever enacted in Hotch
kiss The touching and impressive
ceremony held the large congregation
spell bound. Scores Of anxious people
wishing to witness this great drama
we're compelled TO leave for want OF
seating capacity. Rev. McQuery de
serves much credit for drilling this
large body OF people to such perfection
Causidering the limited time allotted
Mrs. Alice Parish. who has been in
aable health for several years past
lied at her home on Cotton Wood last
Monday morning The deceased has
-.sided In this vicinity for a good
many years. and was about siNty-siN
years Of age. She was a kind neigh.
hor and a good christian. Her hus.
hand preceded her 10 the great beyond
gIite a number Of years ago. One
laughter. Mrs. Opal Widmau Of this
vicinity, and one son. Walden OF Mo
ah. Utah. survive. Funeral services
were held in the Baptist church on
Wednesday morning in charge OF Rev.
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