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The Washington times., 1924-03-22

OUR USED CARS ARE
NEVER OVERPRICED
Buick 1923 6-cyl. 5-pass. Touring.
Buick 1922 6-cyl. 5-pass. Touring.
Buick 1918 6-cyl. 5-pass. Touring.
Franklin 1920 4-pass. Roadster.
Franklin 1921 5-pass. Sedan.
Buick 1922 4-pass. 6-cyl. Coupe.
Dodge 1923 Touring.
Nash 1928 Sport Touring.
jordan 1923 4-pass. Touring.
Studebaker 1921 Special Six Tour.
EMERSON & ORME
1920 M ST. N. w.
FRANKLIN $3.50.
The Washington times., 1924-03-22
REAL VALUES

SPRING is HERE!
YOUR CAR IS HERE
Studebaker spec. "6", reconditioned. $3.50
Buick roadster K-44, new paint. 425
Kline Kar. a good tour. car. 80, 400
Hupmobile touring. real buy. 80. 400
Overland touring, late, new curtains $50
Jeffrey touring, powerful car. $50
Wi!lys-knight ., new tires and paint $50
Buick light g., 7-pass., new tires. 425
Studebaker light tour; see this. $50
Studebaker big 6, good shape..... S75
Case touring. sporty car. ....... ATS
Buick roadster H-44, overhauied.. s75
Peerless touring, new rubber. -. 425
REQ big touring, a bargain. 80. 200
Many cheaper cars on hand, Reason
able terms can be arranged. Generous
demonstrations.
UNION STATION GARAGE
81 Eye st. NE. Always Open. Fl. $685.
STUDEBAKER 1921; light six touring.
s225; fine condition; must be seen
to be appreciated: 739 Rock Creek
Church I'd. apt. A. or call Adams o.
The Washington times., 1924-03-22

USED FORD CAR SALE
ON TERMS IS PER WEEK
WHILE THEY LAST
Ford Sedans
Ford Coupoo
Ford TouringO
Ford Roadsters
Ford Light Deliveries
Ford Ton Trucks
All have been conditioned In our shop
ana the prices are right. Each and
every car must be as represented. No
reasonable offer refused.
New and door Sedan Bodies for
sale; your old body taken IN trade.
OPEN SUNDAY.
UNIVERSAL AUTO CO.,
INCORPORATED,
1929 M ST. N. w.
The Washington times., 1924-03-22

when in trouble consult me: all kinds
Of advice. eth and q Sta n. w.
The Washington times., 1924-03-22

Hays Is Called.
Sinclair then was excused by the
committee and Will H. Hays wa:
called.
Senator Walsh read Hays story
appearing in the New York Times
stating Sinclair had donated stool
to the G. o. p.
tits absolutely untrue" declared
Hays. There is nothing to these
| reports the committee received rs, 00(
shares of stock from Sinclair.
cannot understand how such {
story could have been written with
out a basis of fact"
Walsh questioned Hays about JOE
O'Neil, an employee in Hays office
LibelOus, He Says
would 1t surprise you to learY
that Mr.. O'Neil told Mr.. Vivian, o.
the New York Times, about tn,
story?" asked Walsh.
He might have told him, but
Senator Walsh, that story is no,
based on facts-there is no basis fol
reports OF this stock Donation" sale
Hays.
THAT story and rumor is as falls,
IN content as it is nbelous in pur
pose."
"Well, what did Sinclair have t.
40 with making UP the deficit?'
asked Walsh.
Hays explained he had been out
OF the Craftsmanship for three years
and I am. therefore, not the source
OF information"
''NOt Ralavauf - E1a EYoIds
Hays thought the question o.
campaign contributions was mo,
relevant" to the inquiry.
Senator Stanfield Rep) of Ore
gon agreed with him and protested
against questioning about campaign
funds.
How Is this relevant to tho OF
! inquiry" asked Senator Bursun
(Rep.l Of New Mexico.
We'll, IL Mr.. Sinclair did con
tribute $4,000 shares Of stock an6
Immediately thereafter secured q
lease to Teapot Dome. would con
slider 1t relevant" retortod Walsh.
II object to that question:" Stan
field declared. 1T is purely politi
CAL"
Senator Ladd Rep) Of North
Dakota. chairman. then ordered the
roll CALI
The 1Ote was upon wheths.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Notice of Foreclosure Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that under and
by virtue OF a special execution with Decree
Of Foreclosure attached issued by the Clerk
of the County Court OF Delta County, Colo
RADIO, dated the 14th day OF May, 1924.
whereby l am commanded to make the sum
of Thirteen Hundred and Twelve Dollars and
Sxty-nine cents Isl, ,312.69) with interest at
eight per cent per annum from the 10th day
of April, 1924, and One Hundred and Twelve
Dollars and Fifty cents (S11250) costs, out
of the lands and tenements described in said
Decree of Foreclosure wherein william
Parnitzke is Plaintiff and l.. E. Bennett and
The Colorado State Bank, corporation, are
defendants.
I. w A. Davis, Sheriff OF said County Will
offer for sale to the highest and best bidder
for cash the following described lands and
tenements situate in the City of Delta,
County OF Delta and State of Colorado, to-
wit:
Lot Seventeen (17) and that par. of Lot
Eighteen (1s) lying North of the North line
OF Fifth Street extended all in Block Two
~ of the Garnet Mesa Subdivision OF the
Town Cnow City, of Delta, Colorado, as
shown by the recorded plat thereof.
The said sale will be at the South front
door of the County Court House in the City
OF Delta, County of Delta and State of Colo
RADIO on the 7th day OF June, A. D. 1924.
at the hour of ten o'clock A. M.
W A. DAVIS,
Sheriff OF Delta County, Colorado.
BY r. B. Vanocker, Deputy.
First pub. May 16. last pub. June 6. 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Notice of Registration of Electors

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
registration Of all qualified electors OF the
City of Delta, Colorado, will be had begin
ming on Tuesday, the 10th day of June,
1924 at the places and before the Reglstra-
tion Committees hereinafter designated for
the Special City Election on the issuance of
the bonds of said City held on Thursday,
the 26th day OF June, 1924.
At the places and time herein stated, all
qualified electors may attend before said
Registration Committees and have their
names placed on the registration list for
such City Election.
For Precinct No. l OF said City, the
place Of registration will be the City Hall
of the City of Delta, Colorado and the
Board of Registration will be, J. E. Moore
John A. Curtis and Lille E. Wilson.
For Precinct No. of said City Of Delta,
Colorado. the place of registration will be
in the Court Room of the County Court
House in said City and the Board OF Regis
tration will be, P. E. Coombe, Maggie Beck
ley and Douglas Coutts
Said Boards of Registration Will sit for
the registering OF qualified electors for
period of not less than three nor more than
five days beginning said June 10, 1924
from the hour of twelve o'clock noon to the
hour of nine o'clock p. NJ. of each day.
Thereafter original registration may be
made before the City Clerk OF the City of
Delta at any time up to within three days
of such election.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, May %. 1924.
(sEAL) N. J. BRADLEY,
First pub. May 28, last pub May 80, 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
FOREIGN TRADE TEN
MONTHS ENDED APRIL

Washington, May 26-Imports for
totaled $2,977, 100000 compared with
So, ,OSS, 900, 900 for the similar period of
1929, a decrease of S111,0O0 900.
Exports increased from S3,32O, ,0O0, 900
to $3.50, 100000, the two periods
compared, or $450,0O,0000. Exports
for the month showed an increase of
$7,5O0,000 over March and 22,000,0 600
over April 1928
Our balance of trade for the 1924
period was favorable by S693, 00O, 900,
compared with $232, 1000, 900 for 1929.
That was in exchange of products,
merely. The aggregate of invisible
balances such as tourist expenditures
abroad, immigrant remittances, freight
moneys paid foreign carriers, and CAPT
tai moving abroad is not known, but
it would make material reduction in
this favorable balance.
The average rate of duty on all
imports was a trifle over Is per cent,
or just about what it was under the
Democratic law during its first year;
while the rate on dutiable goods alone
averaged about 36 per cent, or some
what lower than under the Demo
cratic law.
Details are not yet available for the
ten months, showing the character of
imports, but for the nine months peri
cd ended March it appears that i'm
ports of crude materials fell from
81 .O7O 100000 for the 1929 to sS97,-
100000 for the 1923-24 period; crude
foodstuffs increased from 1925, 100000
to $27S, 500 900; manufactured foods
from 1888, 100000 to $3.50, 900, 900;
partly manufactured goods decreased
from s511 100000 to s507 100000; and
wholly manufacture dgoods increased
from s52S, 900, 600 to $50, 900 900
For the ten months period ended
April 80, 1914, we imported s1,572.-
600, 900 wirth OF merchandise. or
little over half the value of the 1924
imports. Exports for the 1914 period
totalled $2,O46OOO,OOO or $1,000 900 900
less than 1923-24
For the ten months period ended
April 80, 1922, before the Republican
general tariff law became effective,
and while the Democratic law was in
force we imported $2.O95, 900 900 worth
of merchandise. This was sSS2 ,OOO,O 900
less than for the ten months period
ended April, 1924 Exports for the
1922 period totalled s3,12S. 900, 900. or
$542, 600, 600 less than in 1924.
1t is quite apparent from these
figures that there is nothing prohibit
tive in the Republican tariff law; that
imports are coming in in volume
which should be satisfactory to the
less greedy OF the importing fratern-
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Notice Of sherlft,s Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that under and
by virtue OF a special execution on mortgage
foreclosure TO me directed from the Dis
trict Court OF Delta County. Colorado, dated
May 27th 1924, | am directed to make the
amount OF a certain judgment and decree In
favor of Plaintiff. S. W Weeks, and against
Defendants Richard Forrest. Mary NJ. For
rest and Anna Norborg, as Public Trustee OF
Delta County. Colorado the sum Of 81. 459 go
debt together with the further sum Of
1921 So costs and interest thereon from May
27 1924, and notice IL hereby given that on
Saturday, the 21st day OF June, 1924 at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the South Front door Of
the County Court House in the City OF
Delta, County OF Delta. State OF Colorado, !
will sell at public sale to the highest and
best bidder for cash the following described
promises described In said decree, situate in
the County OF Delta, State OF Colorado, to-
wit:
swH NEA Section 70, Twp. Il, South
OF Range 90 West 9Th p. NJ, and all ditches
and water rights used said premises. in
Guiding u interest I'm the Forrest Ditch and
water rights, and shares in the Surface
Greek Ditch and Reservoir Company eI-
cepting n tract beginning at the Northwest
corner Of said subdivision. thence South 1893
feet thence East 10 feet, thence North
1913 feet. thence West TO beginning, contain
ing II acre.
Dated at Delta. Colorado. May 27th, 1924.
WILLIS A. DAVIS,
Sheriff OF Delta County.
First pub. May 80, last pub. June 20, 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
At The Churches
First Baptist Church
, . . % y . = =

Life's Endeavor-I expect to pass
through this world but once; any good
thereof that l can do, or any kindness
that I can show, to any fellow being,
let me do it now Let me not defer
nor neglect it, for shall not pass this
way again.
g:45. Sabbath School. Fine at
tendance last Sunday. Make it a lit
tie better next Sunday.
HOO Morning worship and SER
mon. Subject, THE Seven Greatest
Wonders" Inspiring music. Be sure
to be in attendance if you do not go
to any other church.
700. Young peoples meeting. AL
ways worth while.
500 Children's Day program.
Much time and energy have been
given to getting this program ready.
Everybody invited and especially the
parents. You will enjoy the service.
Test our welcome. A stranger but
once.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
REDLANDS
.>>>>~>~~~~>>>>. .

Mrs. VIM. White and daughter OF
Rogers Mesa were calling on the
Mesa, Sunday.
Saturday. Mr.. Pitts of Hotchkss
moved his family on the mesa.
Miss Virginia Williams spent satur-
day night and Sunday with Miss Ellen
Ruble.
Miss Maxine Wood returned home
Monday after finishing school in Del
Ia.
Mrs. and Mrs. Hiram Burritt, Fred
Burritt and daughter Lucille Of Tongue
Greek. spent Sunday at the John
Burritt home.
Elmer Cantrell OF the Junction
spent day last week on the Mesa,
looking over his place.
Buford Wilson spent from Wednes.
day until Friday visiting in North
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
DENVER G. RIO GRANDE
WESTERN RAILROAD
Denver, Colo.

REDUCED ROUNDTRIP SUMMER
EXCURSION tickets via DENVER e.
RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD
to Pacific Coast destinations will be
on sale daily, May Is TO September
30, inclusive; to eastern destinations,
June l to September 30, inclusive
Stopovers permitted in both directions.
Final return limit. October 81. A new
Daylight Train-the PANORAMIC
SPECIAIp-will be inaugurated Sun.
day. June 1, leaving Denver at 400
a. m, arriving Salt Lake City, $3.50 a
m, traversing the Colorado Utah
Rockies by daylight. Two other splen-
did trains daily between Denver
Colorado Springs and Pueblo and Salt
Lake City and ogden. All daylight
trains through the Royal Gorge stop
ten minutes at the Hanging Bridge
Call on nearest Rio Grande agent for
detailed fares, train schedules, and
Pullman reservations.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Firs, Church Of Christ, scientis

First Church Of Christ, Scientist
Holds services in the Library build
ing.
Subject Sunday, June 8, God the
Only Cause and Creator"
Sunday at 1900 a. m.
Wednesday at 500 p. m.
Also maintains a free reading roo
in this building. Open Tuesdays and
Fridays from 200 O'Clock to 400.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Farm girls and boys canned more
than 1,s4S.o00 quarts OF fruits. vege-
tables, fish and meats in 1923 under
the direction OF cooperative extension
works, according to reports to the Uni.
ted States Department OF Agriculture
practicing the latest improved methods
both for their own training and as n
demonstration for the benefit Of their
neighbors
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Notice Of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue OF a special stockholders meeting held
at the office OF Millard Fairlamb in the
City OF Delta, County Of Delta. State OF
! 80 p. NJ. duly called and held reso-
luton was passed by a vote Of more than
two-thirds OF the capital stock OF said com
pany, that the said Sculon Cattle Company
be and thereby was dissolved. all the debts
of said company having been fully paid.
Given under our hands and official seal
at Delta, Colorado. this 7th day OF May.
A. D. 1924.
CseaD JAMES SCuLLoN.
President
Attest:
RUTH MYSER.
Assistant Secretary.
First puh Nav @ last pub June 20, 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

ity; and exports are showing good re
turns.
The attempt of the Democrats to eX-
tract any political capital from such
figures as these is futile, and it is
noteworthy that any attacks they now
make on the tariff law are couched in
the most general terms with no desire
to face the statistical facts, but a
keen determination to avoid them.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Presbyterian Church

Sabbath School 9:45 a. m. T. w.
Osborn, Supt.
Morning worship with sermon at IL
a. m.
Endeavor service 7 p. m.
Evening worship 8 o'clock.
Union prayer meeting.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
TranscontinentaI Trip.

Mrs. C. Varhydle who is enroute to
Schenectady, y. Y, from Fresno, Cali
fornia, spent a few days at Hotchkiss
in the interest OF business connected
with the estate of her brother, r. p.
Newman (deceased), who for many
years lived in Hotchldss
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Notice of Stockholders, Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders Of The Grand
Mesa Resort Company will be held at the
Court House in the City of Delta, Colorado,
at 2 80 p. m, Monday, June 9th, 1924,
for the purpose OF electing a board OF d.
rectors AMI for the transaction Of such other
business as may properly come before the
meeting.
]. E. HILLMAN., President.
H H WOLBERT, Secretary.
Send your proxy to the Secretary not later
than June 9th in case you will be unable to
attend
First pub May 8. last pub. June 9, 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Visiting Relatives.

Mrs f. w Johnston left Sunday for
Denver where she will spend about
two weeks visiting relatives. She will
be met there by her daughter Ruby,
who has been attending the Christian
College at Camden Point, Missouri,
and the two will return home to-
gether.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Notice of Final Settlement

Estate Of Elizabeth Willis, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day
of June A. D. 1924, the undersigned will
present to the County Court Of Delta County.
Colorado his accounts for final settlement OF
administration of said estate when and
where all persons in interest may appear
and object to them. If they so desire.
ALFRED JAMES WILLIS,
Executor.
First pub. May 9, last pub. June 6, 1924.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
More Cars and Trucks.

l.. F. Flower is doing thriving
business this week in the cars and
trucks he represents, as he sold a
Dodge touring to R. B. Vanocker and
a Graham Bros. truck to Steve Brown
of Cedaredge. This is ton and a
half truck and will be used for
freighting between Delta and Cedar
edge.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
win Take Long Trip.

win Take Long Trip.
DIR. c. II. Burgin is planning to visit
his brothers Isam F. and Frank Bur
gin at Seldoyia, Alaska, and expects 10
leave about June 10Th. He will be
gone about three months.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

The agricultural credits act of 1928
established II intermediate credit
banks, one to serve each of the Fed
eral land-bank districts. 1t increases
from six months to nine months the
term of discount on agricultural and
livestock paper by the Federal Re-
serve banks.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Having heard that suppressed de-
sires are harmful, the kids think they
must be permitted to raid the dough-
nut Jar daily.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

ls Senator LaFollette going to head
a third party movement That's the
question that's worrying some OF the
politicians.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
LEGAL NOTICES
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Notice of Final Settlement

Estate of Henry NJ. Gray. Deceased.
No S29.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th
day of June A D. 1924, the undersigned
will present to the County Court of Delta
County Colorado, her accounts for final
settlement of administration of said estate,
when and where all persons in interest may
appear and object to them II they so desire.
EMMA F. WAGNER,
Administrative
First pub. May 16, last pub. June 1s, 1924
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
viii Rubberneok at Seattle.

Mrs. T. o. Foley and Miss Helen
Sanders expect to leave about next
Tuesday for a several weeks soiourn
at Seattle, Washington.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Sundayed at Ouray.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Collett, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Kepler and Miss Emma
Still spent Sunday at Ouray. The
Collects and Miss Still are from the
Junction.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
50th ANNIVERSARY SALE
PRICES ON MUSICAL INSTRU-
MENTS CUT IN HALF

We also have instruments in the
vicinity OF Delta to be sacrificed.
You Can Buy on Easy Payments
Write today. Tell us what you
want, and get full information by re-
turn mail.
The Knight Campbell Music Co.
23-24c
Denver, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
St. Michaers CATHOLIC

Masses at and o'clock every
Sunday except the second Sunday of
the month when mass will be at 10
O'Clock. Week day masses at 1880.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

While many young men are compet-
ing for athletic success, there are some
in Delta who are merely trying to see
which can drink the most ice cream
soda
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Church Of Christ

Church Of Christ
Corner 7th and Eaton Ave.
Bible Study 9:45 a. m. A. r. Gram,
supt. Preaching at II am and 500
D. m Senior and Junior Christian
Endeavor at p. m.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

Sugar has taken a slump, but it is
certain to revive at the preserving
season.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Church of the Nazarene

Sth ana Main
Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Preach
ing IL. Moung Peoples meeting 7
p. m. Evangelistic service 7:45 pm.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06
Church of God

Church of God
Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preach
ing services morning and evening by
]. d. Beardsley. Prayer services on
Wednesday evenings at 1880.
The Delta independent., 1924-06-06

NI IT NJ 0FTNT
Assistant Secretary.
first pub. May 8. last pub. June 20. 1924.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-12

1 The Home Club of Cromwell gave successful entertainment al the
 Athletic hall in East Berlin, Monday
 evening under the auspices Of thc ] East Berlin Community club Two one-act plays were presented. Joint Owners in Spain and Poor liilicod- dy.' The east fer thc first included:
 Mrs. Mitchell. director or the ladies' home Miss lsabcI1r Micllcz: Mrs Fullerton. Mrs. py'r and Mrs. Blair. inmates of the home. Mrs. II. W. Rel scy. Mrs Louise Moshicr and Mrs. William r Noble. Th" second play: "Toor PiIicodIy." The characters were Mr. pillicodiy. Mrs. Thomas Sri- low: Capt. O'Scwftic. Mrs. W. F. Ran ncy: Mrs. Fillicoddy. Mrs. r.. W. John son: Mrs O'Sruttie. Mrs. l.. Y. Ray mond: Sarah i'unt. Mrs. John r. Morrison. Vocal selections were given by Mrs W. Ross and Arthur Erunci- lc. Dancing followed the cntcrtain- mcnt.
 George Spear of Park TIarc las returned from husincss trip through inc west.
 T.rIioy l'Irish"r. son of Mr and Mrs. Charles F'Icishor Of Hack l:ock avenue. took part in inc production ''Tca Time in Tibct'' wIdcn was pre- srutcj iu SyTaruSs Wednesday and Thursday of ffis week ivy the Tam bou-iHe and Tipn"s nuqcai and dra- matical society for men at Syracuse | university.
 Miss Tunstancp Taylor. daughter rf Arr and Mrs. Taylor of Berlin. re turned Thursday t6 Cornell univsr- si;y after spending her spring recess al her home
 Miss AmaIia Traut. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George Traut or West 7 Main street has returned to Wclles- I Icy eollcSc after spending her yaca- | lion with her parents
New Britain herald., 1924-04-12

Miss Marjorie Galpin, daughter of Professor Stanley Gaipin and Mrs. Galpin of Berlin, has returned to Well lesley college after spending her spring recess with her parents.
 Mrs. Frank E. Bau of Maple Hill will entertain her bridge club at her home on Robbins avenue Tuesday aft ernoon.
 Miss Doris Lee scsttergood. daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. D. N. Scatter good entertained a number of her friends at her home in Maple Hill Tuesday afternoon in honor of her fourth birthday.
 
 Miss Catherine Wells. daughter of Mrs. William Wells of NeWington Center returned Tuesday to the con- necticut College in New London after spending her vacation with her mother.
 Dr. James Gordon Ciilkey Of Spring field, Mass. gave the second in a series of three lectures at the Y. ". (. A. Wednesday evening. His topic was Drawing Help From God"
  Members of the Business and Fro women's club are planning ! May Breakfast to be served at the Hub house to the members and theis friends o1 fHa funrnir7r of May 1sf from 5 2. m. to s a. m. Miss Anna Nave and Miss Mary Meyers are in ;. :hargs of the affair.