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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29
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Here's a good sea yarn-as
good "a one Of W. Clark Hus-
sells old-time stories. and with
the advantage OF being modern
II opens with q mysterious L4ur-
der and the securing Of valuable
papers By the villain. masquerad-
ing az q rich MANS secretary.
Thereupon the rich man ana one
Of his daughters hastily start on
4 mysterious journey. its deati-
nation an island In the South At
lantic. The rich mans wife and
his other daughter follow soon
after The captains safe Is
robbed OF his sealed orders. Dir
" work in the forecastle and all
over the ship. Mutiny. maroon
ing and shAnRhAiinR. A mysteri-
GUS island that contains no gold.
but something far more impor-
tant than pirates cave or treas
ure cache
And lovel Why. the rich mans
son Is in love with an actress.
10 the fathers great Indignation
One daughter is in love with
young man working on one OF
her fathers docks. The other
falls in love with an English lord
who gets mixed up in the affair
q regular tighting son-of-a-gun.
In the end six young and wildly
beating hearts are made happy.
The joke IL that all three mar
riages are better than their
wealthy and ambitious fathers
and mothers could have hoped
for.
And, by the way. the author.
Crittenden AGarriott-who is her
It's a new name but it's dollars
20 doughnuts that he Is some ex-
perienced spinner OF yarns under
q pen name. Certainly he writes
like a skilled craftsman
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29

IN combating HlifeFaey IN the state,
one OF the first moves Of Georgia mem
beers Of the American Legion is the
support Of night schools. where those
unable 70 read or write can study.
loldln9 post Of tiie Legion In Gaines
vile has opened such a school which
wlIi have the services Of Instructors
~ the Gainesville high school.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29

Doctor, hear you are going to
retire"
"Yes. my boy. I have been prac-
ticing IN this nelghburhood for mors
than thirty years Il ls time gave
you young fellows a chance.
"Couid purchase"
sorry. my boy, hut have sold my
entire operating outfit.
Il only wanted 10 buy your stock Of
old magazines. louisville Courier.
Journal.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29

A class Of % Eegfonnaires are busy
IN Bloomington. Ill. receiving instruc-
ton from scout leaders 30 that they
may take charge OF troops OF boy
scouts in that city. The Legion IN
Illinois Is greatly interested and Louis
r.. Davis post Of Bloomington. one Of
the strongest posts in the state. viii
sponsor practically al troops iu that
city. when are TO be In charge of the
Legion.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29
OPPOSE COMMUNISTS

SET AM aot an alarmIst." said
4 DR.. Hubert n. Rowell. dep
uty grand exalted ruler OF the
. Il. p. o. Efks, In addressing
members OF the Berkeley lCal.l
post Of the American Legion. Il
have NOT come here to paint
with red the azure skies. / am
a loyal supporter OF constituted
government. and l am here 10
tell you OF q need for q deter
mined fight against communists
and allied forces"
He said that there are 10 rec
ognixed leaders OF radicals IN
the United States. Under the
direction OF these crafty men
) are 1900 sectional leaders. and
beneath them are the followers
OF the movement, The United
States Is a clearing house for
radicalism with every ship bring
Ing more radicals and more OF
their destructive literature" he
said.
AT present these radicals are
raising a fund of$2. 600 0O0ln Cali
fornia, Nevada and Oregon for
the purpose Of carrying on their
work OF dlsrupting government"
he declared. In closing, the
speaker called upon the men Of
the Legion to again take up de-
Tense OF their country against
the menaclng forces Of l. w. W.
radicals and communists"
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29
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vacuum cleaner In c0mpasiti0nx
"No; did ahef~
'Yes. out she says Il ain't no good
to 'er. She aln'l got no vacuuma- -
London Answers.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29
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/ consider Il = marx Of great pru.
dence In a man TO abstain from threats
or any eomtempfuOus expressions. for
neither Of these weaken the enemy,
but threats make him more cautious
AMI the other excifes Isla hatred. and
deafru to rsyense himself
MmehanwealA
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29

The war has made table linen very
valuable. The use Of Red Cross Ball
Blue viii add 70 its wearing qualities.
Use 1t and see. All grOcaras -Advegs
tlRemNuk.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29

Platinum wire used IN certain Opt.
cal and electrical instruments IL drawn
to q fineness OF less than one Twelve
thousandth Of an Inch 10 diameter
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-05-29

Tod bless him who pays visits and
shorf ylsiss.-Arablan l'roveFp.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Methodist Church Notes.

Last Sunday was an unusual day at
Hotchkiss Methodist church, both SER
vices were well attended. An unusual
service was arranged for the evening
hour by the Epworth League Those
attending the Bpworth League Insti-
tute at Grand Mesa gave the report in
very impressive and unique way.
They were supposed to have dropped
in one or two at Carolyn Pierce's
home to enquire about the Institute.
The platform of the church was ar
ranged to represent a living room in
her home. AS each dropped in thew
discussed the value of the Institute
and just what they got out of it, and
the meaning it had for them This, of
course was supposed to be discussion
giving to the church and league in a
interesting way the report of the Ep-
worth League Institute held at Grand
Mesa, July 2S to August 3. Those
delegates taking part were Paul
Swisher, Carolyn Pierce Gladys Roice,
Clara Tuttle, Maria Bopp, Maria TIE
Grotenhuis and Bob Paxson. The re-
port was considered a success and the
young got a chance to express the
opinion of the value of the Institute.
Zelda Greer also took part in the
scenes.
9:45 a. m, the Sunday School hour.
II a. m. Rev. w A Meleneghan of
Paonia will preach.
Special song service at the morning
hour.
p. m. the EpwOrth League service.
There will be no evening service at
the church. We will dismiss and urge
our people to attend the services at
the tent conducted by the Morton Sis
ters. These people are out to save
souls and deserve. our support.
Wednesday there will be meeting
of the official board and the people
making up the congregation looking
toward supplying the pulpit for the
succeeding year If you are interested
it is your duty to attend this meeting.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
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Miss Cresa Osborn left for visit to
Denver Tuesday.
Guy Dixon and family and Sidney
Artt AMI family drove to Ouray Sunday.
Charles Dixon and family drove to
Ouray Saturday, returning Sunday ev-
ening
The Ed Helmick family are enjoying
visit from Mr. Helmick's brother and
family from Washington
Mrs. Nora Powers and daughter.
Gene Reshaw and Bob Gillett drove to
Cebolla for few days camping last
week. returning Sunday
The Cory Ladies' Aid met with Mrs.
Mcdowell on Garnet Mesa last Thurs
day. This is the last meeting until af-
ter the fruit harvest is over.
Mr. and Mrs Russell Cunningham
and son leave this week for California
after several weeks visit at the home
of her father, Andy Ensley at Read.
The Ku Klux Klan burned a cross on
the hill above Fairview school house.
about 10 O'Clock Tuesday evening. An
other one was burned recently. on Ce,
dar Mesa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corbin and two sons,
left by auto for their home in Denver
after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Cor
bins father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Osborn. While here they visited rela-
tives in the Crawford district
Mr. and Mrs Charlie Fergus return
ed Sunday from a months stay at the
Lobdell COW camp. Mrs. Fergus went
to the higher altitude hoping to get
relief from asthma She gained in
strength and is feeling some better.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
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John Reinheimer is in Austin paint,
ing this week.
Miss Arlene Lewis of Los Angeles,
is here visiting her father, DR.. w. H.
Lewis.
The second crop of hay is now be,
ing stacked, averaging about two.
thirds yield.
Last week fine baby boy was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Duke,
Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. R H. Evans and
daughter spent Sunday with son and
wife Dale Evans at Delta.
Ransom Ellsworth has purchased
the Simon Fisher property on Orch.
ard street and is now located with
his family in his new home
Ralph Giffee is substituting at
Duke-Hanson's for Pete Greer who is
enjoying well deserved vacation in
the mountains with his family.
Robert Hurst and family of Okla
hOma, are here and located in the
Maggie Miller house on Bridge St
He is brother OF ]. NJ. Hurst.
George Vinegar and George Tuttle
with their wives, sent very enjoy.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15

clean up their premises. The city
authorities are always ready to CO.
operate in the work by hauling away
the rubbish. Less than one month
till our big Delta County fair begins,
and our town should look its best to
receive the hundreds of visitors who
will be here.
The Hotchkiss Garage changed hands
last week when George Dove, who has
been the owner, sold out to ]. T.
Brady of Austin and George Hilder of
Delta The new firm has taken pos
session of the shop and are making
improvements and addition to their
machinery so as to give the best
service possible. Mr.. and Mrs Dove
are visiting in the south and east.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15

able week camping at Lake Irwin,
up the Anthracite, returning Sunday.
A. Sucker, a summer student at w
S. c. at Gunnison. who spent the week.
end at the home of his parents, j. W.
Sucker, returned to Gunnison Mon.
day.
Rev McQuery and family, who
have been absent for the past two
months, arrived home from Roches.
ter, Minnesota, where Mrs. McQuery
has been patient in Mayo Bros. San.
itarium, and is much improved.
The decree of the Fire Mountain ca.
nal was cut down one-half last week
on account of the short water supply
in the North Fork. We understand
this is the first time the decree has
been reduced in the history of the
big waterway.
Verne Merrifield and family. who
sold out their interests here ten years
ago, moving to Iowa, are here visit
Mr.. Merrifield's brother, Treve. OF
Hanson mesa. The Merrifield's are
enroute to California to spend the
fall and winter.
The three Morton Sisters, Evan
gelists from Florence, are here hold
ing revival meetings in their big tent
located near the postoffice. These
Christian workers represent no par
ticular creed and request the cooper
alton of the public generally.
Now is the time for everybody &c
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
CoIorado's Call Irresistible.

A. w. Lanning, a former Delta
county resident, who moved to Mis-.
souri, six years ago and who has been
the guest recently of the F. C. Prit-
chard and Roy Ashley families, return
ed to Savannah, Missouri. Friday
where he intends to remain long
enough to get ready to return to Delta
county for good. After II years of
residence in such a locality as this,
an absence of six long years. the call
to return to Colorado is Irresistible.
Mr.. Lanning as been a resident of Mis-
souri, so long that he may have to be,
come naturalized. nevertheless he is
coming back home.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
A Real Fish Story

C. C. Painter and his brother, A.
L. of Denver, and ]. N. and A Mcleod
of Crawford made up fishing party
who returned recently from a trip up
the Curicanti near Gunnison. The
story they relate is real fish story.
They set camp about 200 p. m. the
first day, and by supper-time they
landed a good supply of the speckled
beauties. From their very first
"eat," fish formed no small part of
their diet. During the weeks outing
the party, who certainly must have
been expert whippers of the stream,
had landed 400 trout. All report the
time of their lives, and such a feed
of fish!
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
FUNERAL OF MRS. LOTTIE
CHAMBERS HELD SAT'DAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie
Chambers were held at st. Michaeis
Catholic church Saturday morning OF
10 O'Clock, Rev. ]. C. Erger saying
high mass. Many beautiful flowers
banked the casket of this much loved
young woman, especially notable be
ing a large floral wheel sent by the
association of Western Union En-.
ployees of Denver, of which organic,
alton Mrs. Chambers was "a member
Many sorrowing trends attended %he
services.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Forest Fire Near Bowie.

A brush fire between Bowie and
Somerset started fire in the scrub
oak Saturday afternoon, which spread
over several miles before it was extin-
guished Sunday. Lack of rain for so
long a time has made everything very
dry and the blaze spread rapidly
Little damage was done, though a
large amount of scrub oak was con
sumed and it was feared the fire might
spread into more valuable timber. The
smoke filled atmosphere attracted the
attention OF many, the haze remaining
over the hills for some time.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Back to Old Home

S. NJ. Ward and family who cam.
here about a year ago from Hazard
Kentucky. have returned to then
former home, Mr. Ward purchased a
piece of land in North Delta soon qf
ter coming here, which he later traa
ed for ranch near Hotchkiss Mr.
Ward win retain his property there
He is returning to Kentucky in much
better health than he was when ha
came here.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
A lively ReceptIon

Saturday evening, a jolly crowd OF
old and young of the neighborhood
assembled at the ]. A. Winter home
and quietly wended their way to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Craw.
ley, newly-weds. There, they an.
nounced their arrival with the usual
din, and were accorded a hearty wei
come by Mr.. and Mrs. CrawIey who
set 'em up" in the proper style.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Sign Painter Cominq

f. L. Young who is repainting the
Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean highway
signs is now at Glenwoqd and is work
ing west. So he win soon be coming
up this way to put up the new signs
indicating the new route of the high.
way thru Delta. He will work along
over the Rainbow route until he
meets man who is working down
from Salida
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
L eft for Canada

r. j. Hartney. linotype operator AT
The Independent and wife left Satur.
day for Mr.. Hartney's old home In
Canada where his mother is very i'll.
This is Mrs. Hartney's first trip to
Canada. They viii be gone about
three weeks.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Building New Garage

Workmen have razed TIC ruins of
DR.. w. S. Days garage which burned
two weeks ago and have started ,.o
co. hbtC'ion Of fine uaR garl. ia
tai" irs pace. The bundilg viii be
s'~'"ilJ modern in every way ana win
p baby be made of lie.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
Purchases Ranch.

Rev. B. F. Stallings has purchased a
small ranch about miles south Of
Montrose Rev. Stallings does not plan
to live on the ranch himself. but will
continue to make Delta his home.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15

tonsorial artists, observing the in
creased number of shekels in the cash
register, are demanding more pay.
Sounds like a tip to the ladies that
tips are expected.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-15
TIP PLEASE. LADIES

Journeymen BARRIERS in Chicago COM
plain that the bobbed hair epidemic
has increased their work and decreas-
ed their tips. And the Windy City
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26
0(TIg5E ETR(RlV ,l(IEWS

leg of an auto journey through the
west, having visited in Colorado and
other states before coming here.
To Visit Canyon
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Breckeen, accom-
panied by Mrs Breckeens parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Clapp of Temple,
Texas, and Mr.. Breckeen'S sister, Mrs
James Waller of Missouri, left Satur-
day for two weeks visit in Los
Angeles and the Grand Canyon.
Enjoyable Motor Trip
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Camp and three
daughters, Hazel, Bernice and Vivian,
also Miss Lillian Arnold and Miss
Janetta LaPrade, motored to Snow
flake, Taylor and Shumway, Sunday.
They reported the fruit season to be
great in that part of the country.
Winter Furs
The j. c. Penney company will have
on display next Saturday and Monday
a large selection of ladies' choker
furs and ladies' fur coats, which will
crafty the desire of the most dis
eliminating shopper. The assortment
will include all the latest creations
in these furs.
His Family Arrives
C. G. Waggoner, timekeeper on the
ice plant construction, is having time
pass more pleasantly this week, since
the arrival of Mrs. Waggoner and
children from the east. They have
taken residence at 818 Kinsley aven-
ue where they will be located until
the completion of the big Santa Fe
contract, or for about six months.
Attention Treasure Hunters
A classified ad in this issue of The
Mail may arouse the spirit of treasure
seekers in Winslow. We won't de-
scribe it here, but if you read the
classified ads, (this is not an ad) j,
you will find that ruby and diamond
studded watch was recently lost near
town The ad was handed in by Rev
A. D. G. Dowie, of Tamaqua, Pa.
Autos COllid
A Chevrolet sedan belonging to P.
D. Clarke and driven by Mrs. j. S.
Roth collided with a car driven by
q
Williamson Wednesday afternoon. The
Chevrolet was occupied by Mrs. Clark,
Mrs Roth, and two children. The
children were bruised some, but not
seriously hurt Front wheels were
broken off both cars.
Brush Man in Town
M. r. Sarson, representative in Ari-
zona for the Fuller Brush company,
is calling upon the housewives of
Winslow and selling them lots of his
famous brushes. The Fuller company
is the largest manufacturer of brushes
in the world specializing in all kinds
of brushes for household use. Mr..
Sarson will be in the city for about
a month. This is his first visit here
in IS months.
Nifty Hats at Low Price
Mrs W. T. Butler, milliner, 115
Kinsley avenue, announces for tomor
row only, special low price on some
of the most becoming hats for ladies
with bobbed hair, that she has in her
most excellent stock. The hats are
the new felt plush creations in poke
and roll brim styles. The special
price also applies to silk and velvet
hats. Mrs. Buffers announcement ap-
pears elsewhere in this issue.
For The Riddles
Not many stores handle real good
suits for little children, nor do many
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26

Rally Day" also in the Christian
Church Bible school, and the begin
ming day of a series of evangelistic
meetings, to be conducted by evange-
list Charles G. Stout, who is to spend
the fall and winter doing evangelistic
work among the Christian churches
in Arizona. The Christian church of
Winslow is extending to the people of
Winslow most cordial and urgent
invitation to attend services on Sun
day, October 5, church attendance
day, and also the evangelistic meet
ings that are to follow from night to
night
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26
Of Interest to
Young Men and
Men Who Want
to Stay Young!
$24.75
$299.75
others.
$19.75 to $49.5O

The great buying power
of this c o m pa ny brings
these remarkable values to
you, affording you saving
of money rarely approached,
to say nothing of being
equalled.
If you are in earnest
about saving money this is
an opportunity for you to
exercise your determination.
Choice Of single breasted
models with two or three
buttons, styled by master
minds and tailored by a
leading maker. Back of coat
is semi-6tted, assuring a
neat appearance.
Fabrics are casSimereS
and unfinished worsteds In
the newest shades Of brown,
blue and grey IN distinctive
narrow and broad stripes,
neat checks and subdued
Overplaids
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26
Church Attendance Campaign

A church attendance campaign to
last until Easter will be started on
Sunday, October 5, among all the
Christian churches of the country.
Some of the other churches will car
ry on such campaign also. Sunday
October 5, will be known as Come
to Church" Sunday, and the people
are urged to make special effort to
attend church that day, whether regu-
lar attendants or not This will be
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26
Gypsy Party

One of the most delightful parties
of the season was enjoyed by the
younger set when Kenna Clayton en-
tertained sixteen of his friends with
a Gypsy party, last Friday evening.
The guests in gypsy costumes met at
the home of Mrs. Lillard Tedder,
where they were given packs fastened
to the end of broom-sticks and told
to tramp. The tramp led to the tam
arisk's north of town, where they
found things previously arranged. A
large camp fire was made, and games
played in the fire-light, at late hour
the packs were opened and found to
contain picnic lunch which was SER
we'd by Mrs. Tedder, around the fire
in gypsy fashion, after which they re-
turned home by the moonlight. The
guests of the evening included the
Misses Pauline Sprankle, Imogene
Pullens, Agnes Thorton, Velma Moss
Goldie Moss, Charlotte Harris, Mar
garet Penrod and Virginia Kelly, the
Messrs William Lancaster, Melvin
Harp, Ross Dover, Lee Dover, Jimmie
Mattox, Carl Arnold, Forrest Savage
and Kenna Clayton.
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26
Twenty-three
Years Ago

this Company adopted policy of sell
ing for cash only-and never holding
SALE This policy remains unchanged.
A price once made unfailingly ap-
plies alike to one and ALL You enjoy
the same savings as your neighbor.
Selling for cash, money expended in
this store receives the discount in low
er prices which cash transactions al
ways command. There are no uncol-
lectable bills to be made up by higher
prices
Your continued patronage will be
appreciated and merited.
Qsl Go.
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26
Mrs, Henry Returns

Mrs. Henry Returns
Mrs. e. Henry who has been visit
ing in Canada and north central part
Of the states, returned to her home
here last Sunday. Mrs. Henry spent
some time in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Canada, and was called from there
to Saginaw, Michigan, on account of
the illness and death of her brother,
James Higgins, former alderman of
Saginaw, and for more than SO years
a prominent resident of that city. On
her way home Mrs. Henry stopped
over in OwossO and Battle Creek,
Michigan, to visit relatives and
friends.
The Winslow mail., 1924-09-26

manufacturers engage in the trade,
but WinsloW mothers are particularly
fortunate in that they can buy fine
appearing, well-wearing and stylish
suits for their two to five year old
boys at Murphys store on Kinsley
avenue. The suits are mostly sailor
style in tweeds, cOrdurOys and regu-
lar suiting materials.
A Touch of Salt
Winslow was treated to real sea
breeze this week, when John and
George McMullen, first and second
mates of a Baltic steamer, visited
town. Incidentally John and George
were displaying number of seal skin
coats, made from pelts they had Sc
cured in the North Sea, and smuggled
into this country. John and George
were on their way to join ship at
Salt Lake City.
HonOred For Attendance
Early last fall the Woman's club
promised a picnic to all pupils of the
schools who should have perfect at
tendance for the remainder of the
school year. About forty pupils earn
ed the picnic and the club entertain
ed them Tuesday afternoon at Tuck
er's springs The youngsters were
treated to sandwiches, ice cream and
cake. A treat of some kind is prom
ised them for next year for perfect
attendance this year and 1t is hoped
that even more youngsters will earn
the treat
Evening star., 1924-02-17

dirt farmer James H. Kirby of Petersburg Ill., who is
running his democratic and farmer ticket
and does all the work the place himself
championship conhusker OF his county
uMhN \ M
Evening star., 1924-02-17

Acres of nets used in
the Columbia river SAL
mon industry. Photo
taken at a cdnnery
near Astoria, Ore. Last
year was a banner year
for fishermen and can
ners. four hundred mil
lion cases of salmon
being caught and pack
ed in the Columbia
river.
J.Imdrrw""d \ Underwood.