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Evening star., 1925-04-16
Friday Specials From Our Bargain Basement
$1.o8 Rayon Princess Slips
Friday Only, $1.70

Beautiful Rayon Slips In all of the
high shades with deep -pleated ffounce
having fancy border. Regular sizes
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1925-04-16
60c Extra Size Drawers
Friday Only, 63c

White Muslin Open Drawers, en-
broidery trimmed.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1925-04-16
Flapper Headbands
FRIDAY ONLY, 2lc

For comfort and sports wear for the
bobbed head. Assorted colors.-Main
Floor.
Evening star., 1925-04-16
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FRIDAY Only. S0c

OF sateen and cotton taffeta. In
plain colors or floral effects, with deep
flounce. Regular sizes-Bargain Base.
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The Delta independent., 1925-03-06

Estate Of Jane Crowley, Deceased
Noticc De- hereby given that on tho 9th
day or March. A. y. 1925 the undersigned
will present 20 the County Court Of Delta
County Colorado. his accounts for final
settlement OF administration OF said estate.
whom and whore ON persons IN Interest may
appear and object 90 thCm. II thcy so drsIra.
Notice is also hereby given that applIra-
uou for the determination OF holrship OF
said Jane Crowley deceased has hccn made
and that the Court will on said date here
lnhefurc mentioned or ut any time 70 which
tho hearing may be continued. Uroccod to
uFcvrtuin and determine who are the heirs
OF tho said jano Crowley, deceased and as
Fuch entitled TO inherit any lands tenc-
munta, horodltnmouta or other property. real
or personal. constituting All or a part OF the
Estate of the said Jane Crowley deceased
and rnicr Decree uccordngly. az which
huurur AN persons claiming to be heirs at
law Of said deceased may appear and pre-
eont their proof
FRANK n. CROWLEY.
Administrator.
First pub. Feb g. last pub March q. 1895
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
MEMS CLASS HAD THEIR
LADIES AS GUESTS

Monday evening was ladies' night
at the meeting Of the Mems Glass Of
the Methodist church and about 60 or
10 attended the dinner which was
given at 6 30 O'Clock
The business meeting was shorten
ed to the minimum and Dr. George
B. Vosburgh talked for about thirty
minutes on the church and its rela-
ton TO humanity.
DIT VosburEh believes that the
prime cause OF the great crime wave
In America is the fact that the church
is getting away from religion He
declares that the abandonment Of the
family altar and the lack OF church
attendance is largely responsible for
the conditions that exist today He de
clares that the churches have never
been so poorly attended and the pen.
itentlary so overflowing with. Grim
inals.
Dr. Vosburgh !s intensely interest
ed in the matter Of child training. He
says he IS not fanatic, that he does
not believe IN too many don'ts. We
agree with him II the child ~ given
the proper training and plenty OF occu-
patton Il will not be necessary to dis
tribute so many don'ts
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice of Public Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS. Ella F. Beach and Elias S.
Beach did by their certain Deed OF Trust
dated January 1. 1919. which said Deed
Of Trust was recorded in the office of the
County CLERK and Recorder. Delta County.
Colorado, January S, 1919, in Book 100 at
Page 81 convey to the Public Trustee
ing described land and water rights situ-
ate In the County OF Delta, State OF Colo
rado, to-wlt:
East half Of the Northeast quarter CEB
NEis) OF Section thirty-siH (36). Town
ship fifteen tl5l South OF Range ninety
six teel, West Of the 6th p. NJ. together
with their interest in the EgEleston Ditch
and its water right and also their inter
est In the snipe Ditch Extension Except
ing from the above premises the South
twenty acres thereof and one-half acre in
tho Northeast corner thereof described in
dced TO Henry Weber. which said deed Of
trust was made to secure the payment OF
a note In the sum OF eight hundred dollars,
together with the interest thereon at the
rate Of eight per cent. per annum frop
date until maturity. which said note was
made IN favor Of Ella Amsbary. Ad-
WHEREAS said note is past due and
the total amount OF said note OF eight
hundred dollars is now due and payable.
together with interest thereon in the sum
Of which has been paid and the legal hold
er thereof Ella Amshary. has elected 20
demand sale Of said premises by the Pub
llc Trustee Of Delta County, Colorado
NOW THEREFORE,. at the request OF
the said legal holder OF said note l. CLARK
W Roe, Public Trustee In and for said
Delta County, Colorado, will on the 2sth
day OF March, A u. 1928. at the hour OF
Ton O'Clock a. NJ at the south Front
Door OF the Court House in the County
OF Delta, state OF Colorado. sell at public
auction to the highest and best bidder for
cash the above described premises and
water rights. and all right title and inter
est OF the said Elias $. Beach and Ella
Beach and their heirs and assigns In and
90 said premises for the purpose OF salts
Tying said note interest and cost and sy-
pcnscs OF executing this trust and will
riv" the purchaser thereof a certificate OF
purchase therefor as provided BY law
Dated at Delta. Colorado, this 23rd day
ot February, A. d. 1925
SCall CLARK w ROE
Public Trustee Delta Co. Colo
ELr.t pub Fch. q. last nuh March y
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
HI Y CLUB AND Y GIRLS
WILL HAVE CIRCUS

On March 81, at 8 o'clock, the mem.
bers of the Delta Hi Y and the Y. w,
C. A, assisted by other talent will
present an indoor circus at the
high school auditorium. Those who
remember the circuses given by these
organizations heretofore will know
that a full evening of enjoyment is
assured when 1t is known that Mr..
Prescott w. Eames district manager
of the Equitable Life Insurance com
pany, will direct the entertainment
and will loan the company his ami
mails for the occasion.
There will be stunts of various
kinds and a good program. Some
members of the faculty will also as
sist. There will be a parade in the
afternoon and prizes will be given for
the best stunts or costumes in the
parade. These have not been defin-
itely arranged at this time.
The net proceeds will be divided
equally between the two organiza-
tions and will be used next summer
for sending delegates to Geneva Glen
and Estes Park where the state con.
ventions are held.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06

Of the County Court, County Of Delta and
state OF Colorado and to me directed where
in am commanded to make the sum Of six
hundred ninety nine and 36/1OO dollars and
the costs OF suit In this behalf incurred in
the sum Of one hundred seventeen and
$4,000 dollars. which said sums are the
amount Of a certain judgment obtained on
the fth day of February A. D. 1925,
against Paul B. Head, John S. Head and
others In favor OF The Delta Savings and
Building Association, a corporation, out Of
the lands and tenaments of the said Paul
b. Head and John S. Head mentioned in
said Judgment
NOW. THEREFORE. I. Clarence E.
Vanaken as Sheriff of Delta County, Colo
rado viii on the 21st day OF March, A. D.
1925, at the hour OF ten O'Clock A. NJ,
OF said day, at the South front door Of the
County Court House, City of Delta State
OF Colorado sell at public auction to the
highest and best bidder for cash to satisfy
said Judgment and costs the following
described real estate situate and being in
the County Of Delta, State OF Colorado. to-
wit
Lots seven and eight and the North eight
cen feet Of Lot nine in Block two Haley g
Addition TO the town OF Paonia. Colorado.
or so much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy aid judgment and costs.
DATED at Delta, Colorado, this 18th day
of February A. D. 1925.
CLARENCE E. VANAKEN,
Sheriff OF Delta Co. Colorado.
First pub Feb. 20, last pub. March 20.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
High School Notes
. 80 ~4<%> y 4

On next Wednesday evening, the III
Y boys will entertain their mothers,
or some other mother, at n dinner
10 be given in the domestic science
room Of the high school building
This is the first mother and son
banquet given by the Y boys and
they are making great preparations
for the event
The preliminarics In rhetoricals will
be held at the auditorium on the
evening Of March 10 and 90 at which
time the representatives TO the West.
orn Slope Rhetorical contest will be
chosen.
The entrances to the high school
building from the street have been
filled and leveled which has made
glad the hearts Of the automobiles
which daily visit the school.
The debating team. composed of
Martha Springer. Churlene Smith and
Beulah Kettle will 20 to Fruita next
Monday evening March Q. and meet
dcbators from that school. this time
taking the negative side OF the argu,
mcnt Resolved. That the United
States Should Enter the World Court
with the Harding Reservations" Up
TO this time tho Delta team is the only
team I'm Woetern Colorado which has
not been defeated, at least, once.
They will probably meet two or three
others before the contest is over.
In case the Delta basketball girls
are successful Ia winning their game
from Hotchhss this evening, tic off
viii be played at Montrose TO decide
who enters the tournament from this
district. between tho CcdarcdEo and
Delta girls. next Tuesday evening.
A practice game has also been ar
ranged for the boys of Montrose and
Delta to be played the same evening
at the same place Season tickets for
the tournament will be placed on sale
today. SlOO FOR students and Si.50 for
adults. This admits the purchaser to
the five sessions, Friday afternoon
and evening, and morning. afternoon
and evening Saturday Single ad-
missions. except TO the finals Satur.
day night, viii be 30 and soc; finals
90 and 15c. It is expected that mega
phones printed with the colors OF the
schools contosting will be ON sale dur
ing the tournament Score books are
also among the possibilities.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice Of Final Settlement and De-
termination Of Heirship.
r Ruble- Deceased

EST 1f H. F. Ruble, Deceased.
Not.oa is hereby given that the 23rd
day Of March, A D. 1925, the undersigned
will Era=ent 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
appe-r and object to them. II they so de-
sire.
Motto is also hereby given that applica-
tion tar the determination OF heirship oi
said II f. Ruble. deceased. has been made
and that the Court will on said date here
inbefo-a mentioned. or at any time to which
the hearing may be continued proceed &c
ascertain and determine who are the heirs
OF the said H, F. Ruble. deceased. and as
such entitled to inherit any lands. tene-
meuts. heredtaments other property
real or personal. constituting all or a part
of tha Estate OF the said H F. Ruble
decea7ad and enter a Decree accordingly
at which hearing all persons claiming to BE-
heir az Law OF said deceased may appear
and present their proof
WILLIAM LINN,
Administrator.
First pub. Feb. 20 last pub. March 20.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Nntion for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
L. S Land Office at Montrose, Colorado
Fehr-l-y = 1925
NOTICE IS hereby given that Edwin W
Janua-y o. Eckert, Colorado. who, on April
s. 1915 made Homestead Entry. No. o122s1
for Sci. SwL Swl, SEL. lots and 3
Section g. Township Il S, Range a5'W. 9Th
P Meridian, has filed notice OF intention to
make fh-ea-year Proof. to establish claim
to the land above described. before Milton
r Warrh L. 5. Commissioner. at Delta,
Colombo on the 18th day OF March, 1925
Claimant names as witnesses: Hiram B.
Whit. Eva White, both OF Austin, Colorado
Hem street, Ed Paul. both OF Delta Colo
GALEN c. POND, Register.
Firsr pub Feb 13. last pub. March Is.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
In the District Court of the United
States for the District Of Colorado
! THE NATTER OFF

IN THE NATTER OFF
FRED McDEvITT } IN BANKRUPTCY
Bankrupt No. SOC
To the Creditors OF Fred McDevitt Of Delta,
in the County OF Delta in said District,
aforesaid a Bankrupt
NOTICE Is hereby given that on the oath
day Of February. A. D. 1925. the said Fred
McDeviu was duly adiudicated bankrupt,
and that the first meeting OF his creditors
viii! be held at the office OF the undersigned
Referee at Montrose. Colorado. on the 18th
day OF April A. D. 1925. at 2 200 O'Clock in
the afternoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims
appoint a Trustee. examine the Bankrupt.
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting
Dated at Montrose Colorado this 3rd day
OF March. A. D. 1925.
CHARLES J. MoYNIHAN.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Pub. in Delta Independent March 6. 1925.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
koVinq Offices.

The offices of the Delta Chamber
of Commerce were moved this week
from the second floor of the Mathers'
building to the office building belong
ing to DR.. l.. A. Hick, and for many
years occupied by him. L. W. Hagen
er, optometrist and optician, also oc-
cupies the same building. This will
make it more convenient for those
wishing to visit either of these Of
fices. New signs are being placed on
the windows by B. L. Laycock.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice Of Final Settlement and De-
termination of Heirship.

In the matter OF the Estate of Jacob W.
Lcmaster. Deceased.
No. g3S.
Notice is hereby given that on the goth
day OF April. A. D. 1925, I will present to
the County Court OF Delta County, Colorado.
my accounts for final settlement Of admin
istration OF said estate. when and where
all persons in interest may appear and OBJ
ject to them, II they so desire.
Dated at Delta Colorado this 25th day
OF February, A. D. 1925.
MAGNOLIA NJ. LEMASTER.
EIecutriI.
First pub. March 6. last pub. April 3. 1925.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Sugar Officials Visit.

II. r. Northup and II. ]. Garrotson.
both of the head office OF the Holly
Sugar Corporation, spent short
time here the fore part OF the week
visiting the local office Mr.. North.
rup was at one time chief clerk here
and wns busy shaking hands with his
many Delta friends.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue OF special stookholdcrs meeting
the city Of Delta, County Of Delta. state ot
Colorado, on Wednesday, February 18th. OF
$ O'Clock p. NJ duly called and held a rcso-
luiion was passed by vote Of more than
two-thirds NJ the capital stock Of said com
pnny that the Nelson Meyer Orchard Land
Company be and tho same thereby was dis
'o.'rd and that an tho debts Of said com
uruv have hccn fully paid
Given under our hands and the official
aoaI OF said company at Delta Colorado
thiH 10th day OF February, 1928.
IStaN STARR NELSON
President
Attest:
WILLARD FAlRLANB.
Secretary.
First pub Fob 90. last pub Aprn
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice of Adiustment DAY.

Estate OF Mary V. Walker Deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified TO present them
for adjustment to the County Court of
Delta County, Colorado. on the goth day of
OF March, A. D. 1925.
CHARLES F. READ.
Executor
First pub Feb. 27, last pub. March 27.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice of Adjustment Day.

Estate OF Henry ]. Baird, Deceased.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified TO present them for
adjustment TO the County Court of Delta
County. Colorado, the 9Th day of April.
A. d. 1925
EDNA L. BAIRD,
EIecutrix.
First pub. March 6. last pub. April 3, 1925.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice Of sherIffs Sale.

STATE OF COLORADO.
County " Delta )sF.
In tho County Court
Tho Delta Savings and building Asapcln-
ton q corporation Plaintiff
va.
Paul II. Head, George W BTucc. and John
s ticnd pCfcndnnts
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of
o writ Of special execution issued out OF
the otflcc OF the Judge and Acting Clerk
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice of Adjustment pay.

Estate OF John A. Meacham. Deceased.
No. es5
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them
for adjustment 70 the County Court OF Delta
County Colo, the 9th day Of March, AID.
1925.
INEZ MEACHAM.
Administrative.
First pub. Feb. 6, last pub. March 6. 1925.
The Delta independent., 1925-03-06
Notice OF Final Settlement and De
termination Of Heirship.

II m N n. N ma Anrn :
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
His SYMPTOMS

II believe Pole Taddicum Is figgering
on getting married or something Of the
Sort" said the landlord Of the Pc
tunia tavern.
what makes you think so?" asked
Burt Blurt.
well, he was good checker play
er no longer than month ago. but
now instead OF playing the game he
just funters with 1t. Sometimes he
won't play more than two hours until
he says he's tired and quits. OF
course, Teller Is allowed to do a
reasonable amount of studying before
making move, but sometimes Pole
will set and stare at the board for
half an hour II you don't poke him,
and not make move. Yes. sir; as
sure as you're born, he Is either think
ing about getting married or else Is
afraid he's got an incurable disease
Kansas City Star.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
Ouation Accorded to
"Babe Rufhs Brother"

The biggest tiger In the world, 20
I believe, resides In the Calcutta ZOO,
I saw him there.
And they also point out to you the
..ranite shaft which marks the site OF
the Infamous BLACK Hole" In which
123 out Of 146 British soldiers were
smothered one summer night.
But stranger than these things was
the report Of a baseball game played
in Calcutta In July by sailors from
Uncle Sans warship lying In the har'
Dor, says Girard in the Philadelphia
Inquirer. l am Indebted to our fellow
townsman, William Lancaster Jenkins
consul general at Calcutta, for this re,
port which appeared in the Calcutta
Statesman:
I'm America there Is a great man
named Babe Ruth-a veritable Jack
Hobbs, in fact-who apparently has
several brothers. At all events, sew
eral batsmen representing the navy
took the pitch with concerted yell
Here's Babe Ruth's brother!"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02

test shall be obtalned-we must fight
An appeal to arms and to the God of
Hosts is all that Is left US!
Liberty or Death"
"They tell US, sir, that we are weak {;
unable to cope with so formidable an
adversary. But when shall we be
stronger? Will it be next week, or the
next year? Will it be when we are
totally disarmed, and when a British
guard shall be stationed In every
house? Shall we gather strength by
irresOlutiOn and inaction? Shall we
acquire the means of effectual resist
ance by lying supinely on our back
and hugglng the delusive phantom OF
hope, until our enemies shall have
bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are
not weak, If we make proper use Of
these means which the God of nature
hath placed in our power. Three mil
lions of people, armed in the holy
cause of liberty, and in such q country
as that which we possess. are in
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02

vincible by any force which our en-
envy can send against us. Besides, sir,
we shall not fight our battles alone
There Is just God who presides over
the destinies Of nations, and who will
raise up friends to fight our battles for
us. The battle, sir, Is not to the strong
alone; it Is to the vigilant, the active,
the brave. Besides, sir, we have no
election. If we were base enough to
desire 1t, it Is now too late to retire
from the contest. There Is no retreat
but in submission and slavery! Our
chains are forged! Their clanking may
be heard on the plains Of Boston! The
war Is inevitable-and let it come! l
repeat, sir, let 1t come.
1T Is in vain, sir, to extenuate the
matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace,
peace but there is no peace. The war
is actually begun! The next gale that
sweeps from the North will bring to
our ears the clash Of resounding arms
Our brethren are already in the field
Why stand we here idle2 What Is It
the gentlemen wish2 What would they
have? Is life so dear, or peace so
sweet, as to be purchased at the price
of chains and slavery? Forbid it, AL
mighty God! know not what course
others may take; but as for me, give
me liberty or give me DEATH"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
Art Masterpiece Found

An extremely rare wax portrait in
algh relief, of Prince Francesca del
Medicl, done by the celebrated Six
teenth century artist. BenvenutO Gel
Iini, has been presented to the San
Marco museum by Giuseppe Val Geppi,
II widely known FlOrentine collector.
The work. considered one Of Cellini's
masterpieces, is supposed by art stu
dents to have been executed between
1868 and 1870. 1t represents the prince
in the age Of adolescence, and Is well
preserved
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
Business Tender Hearted

Officials Of The Birch Valley Lumber
company ut Tioga, w. Va, demon
stratcd that "blg business" has tender
heart sometimes. This company re-
fused to fill n Philadelphia lumber
yards order for white oak until a
robin, which was discovered rearing a
young brood on top OF the pile, had
time to teach the fledglings how to
fly. The officials declined to allow the
wOrkmen to remove the tlmbers,
though it meant waiting some days
for the brood to grow up, and there
were no other seasoned white oak
planks in the yard.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
Patrick Henry's
Stirring Call
When the Virginia Patriot
Delivered His Immortal
"Give Me Liberty or Give
Me DEATH" and Thus
Moved the Old Dominion
to Arm for the Coming
Revolution.

One hundred and fifty years ago in
st. Jokn's church, Richmond, Va, Pat
rick Henry stood before the now
famous convention and delivered his
immortal give me liberty or give me
death" speech. Virginia's delegates
had convened to consider whether or
not to organize an armed force to re-
sist the soldiers of the British king.
Revolution was in the air. The Dec
laratlon Of Independence was little
more than year away. But opinion
was divided among the planters of the
Old Dominion. Some would arm in
self defense, others trust to his Brit
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
A NeW Variety

Joedy's mother was planning to take
him to see the circus parade, and, as
II was his very first parade, she
thought perhaps some explanation
would be apropos. SO the sights to be
seen were marshalled before him In
fancy, and great stress was put on the
cowboys. He listened gravely but said
nothing. When the silence on his
part was noticed she asked him, "Why
Joedy. don't you want to see the cow
boys" The answer came slowly, "Well,
yes. mother, dear, but I'd rather see a
lamb boy"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02

pound and have found great benefit,
and / not only recommend it for such
troubles, but to build up the whole sys-
tenn. / have used it for most every
thing that gets wrong with me. When
l begin to feel nervous and irritable
don t stop long in getting bottle of the
Vegetable Compound if haven't got
one in the house. 1t gives a fine appe-
tite and makes a new woman of me.
You may use this testimonial in my own
town or anywhere else, and will an
swer any letters i receive" - Mrs.
RUSH FULLERTON, 525 s. End Street,
Clarified, Pa.
If you are suffering from nervous
troubles, irritability, give the Vegetable
Compound fair trial. For sale by
druggists everywhere.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1925-07-02
Seemed Wasted Time

Whistling merrily at his employ
ment, an expert workman busted him
self in combining bits Of feather, horse
hair, hooks and red fnnneD There
came along n visitor, evidently one
from the rural districts, who viewed
these operations with palpable aston
ishment. The workman explained
strangers comment was expressive.
Gosh, aren't there enough real ones
In season.