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The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
HOTCHkISS
TALKS TO
THE WOMEN

The regular meeting of the Delta
Women's club was held Wednesday
afternoon with a good number of
members present. Mrs. F. L. Martin,
vice president, took her place as pre-
siding officer of the club, instead of
Mrs. H. J. Baird who has gone to
Iowa for the rest of the winter.
Several matters of business were
taken up by the club and then Mrs.
Millard Fairlamb took charge of the
meeting and presented program on
laws, lawmakers, and women. Mrs.
c. E. Blaine had the first paper of
the afternoon her subject being
Equal Rights" The paper was a
very interesting one, and traced the
growth of the equal rights for wom-
en- movement, giving the various
steps in the development of the vot-
ing right and other rights for women
and the part they take in national af
fairs, beginning with the Temperance
agitation. through the anti-slavery
movement, the growth of factories,
and so the entering of women into
the business world
Mrs. B. o. Windle read a paper on
laws for women. emphasizing the
fact that It is physical differences
which make these laws necessary
She presented some interesting facts
regarding laws in the United States
for women.
A J. Hotchkiss was the last speak
er Of the afternoon, and gave very
splendid talk. He brought out. with
many good points. that it is not the
men in Congress who are the real
lawmakers, but the citizeury. which
makes the demand for certain laws
and certain kinds Of laws: through
the creation Of public sentiment the
need Of a law is shown. In this pub
lie sentiment the women Of the coun.
trey have a large share. for they do
much to create a feeling for laws by
calling attention to the need and
keeping at ii. He spoke OF the in
fluence Harriet Beecher Stowe.
through her Uncle Toms Cabin as an
example. Of how public demand is
created by a small beginning. He
closed with a zine tribute to al
women.
Miss Viola Kyffin played a piano
solo during the afternoon. and Mrs
Chester Williams sang. accompanied
by Miss Edith Hazelett. Both mum.
hers We're greatly enjoyed.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Rev. Payne Receives
Odd Fellowship Jewel

On Friday evening at the regular
meeting Of the Delta lodge OF the Odd
Fellows, Rev. Emmanuel Payne was
formally presented with a jewel in
the shape Of watch charm bearing
the three links. in. recognition OF 25
years Of Odd Fellowship, To be exact
he has been 4 member for q years,
joining the order at Litchfield, nlin-
ois, in 1897
The Jewel was given by the Lajunta
Lodge. No. a. OF Lajunta Colorado,
where Mr.. Payne became a member
u years ago and where he still re
tains his membership. He has deliv-
cred many lectures on odd Fellow
ship. and during all his years Of ser
vice has never drawn one cent Of
sick benefit
Elmer Skinner, secretary OF the
local lodge, made the presentation
address.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
County Officers Sworn
Into Office Tuesday

On Tuesday morning the persons
chosen at the November election to
serve as Delta Couuty's officers. were
regularly inducted into their respec-
tive offices. They are as follows: a.
J. Hotchkiss, District Attorney; H. N.
Goddard. County Judge; p. X. Os-
borne. County Clerk and Recorder;
c. E. VanAken. Sheriff; Clark Roe.
Treasurer; C. H. Merchant. Assessor;
Alice Burnett. Supt of Schools:
Homer Graham. Surveyor; T. E
Remley. Coroner; w. r. NcNurray
and Geo. $. Roller. County Commits
sioners: ]. E. Beckey. County Com
missioner lheld oyerl.
Gus Schlapp has been chosen by
Judge Black to succeed himself as
Clerk of District Court. and f. ],
Brauud will serve again as Court
StenoErapher for this district.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
NEW MAYOR
TAKES OFFICE ON
WEDNESDAY A. M.

On Wednesday morning, January
14th, at 10 o'clock, r. B. Vanocker
was sworn in as Delta's mayor to
serve for the year, 1925.
Mr.. Vanocker found some work on
the streets in very short time, and
shouldering a shovel, went out and
got busy in the real old fashioned
way
Mr. Vanockef is a very pleasing
gentleman and has had considerable
experience as a public official. His
appointment seems to meets with the
general approval Of Delta's citizen
ship.
He has asked the Independent to
express his hearty appreciation Of his
appointment as It came to him unsol-
icited
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Moore Getting Busy
At State Legislature

We note by reports from the legis-
lature that ]. E. Moore, senator from
this district, is getting his hand in
and has been named on a number of
important committees. These include
agricultural and irrigation, education
and educational institutions, finance,
stocks, temperance and horticulture.
He is chairman Of the last named
committee.
He has introduced four bills, as fol-
lows:
S. B. Z, Moore-Providing a definite
date in December for the sale of tax
warrants.
S. B. S, Moore-Providing for equal
use OF state highways; takes from the
state public utilities commission the
right to grant an exclusive franchise,
as for a bus line
S. B. 9, Moore-FiXing the limit of
interest on real estate loans, making
S per cent the limit.
S. B. 10, Moore-Providing that
money received from the sale of
school district bonds be paid to the
county treasurer OF the county in
which the district is located.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Basket Ball Teams
VIII Play Paonia
And Cedaredge

Tonight at the auditorium. the
Delta High School Boys and Girls
Basket Ball teams will compete with
the teams from Paonia in two fast
conference games.
Next Friday January 23rd, the
Delta teams will go to. Cedaredge
where they will play with the two
teams from that place The hearty
cooperation of all patrons is urgently
requested
The debate which had been sched-
uled 10 take place between the two
debating teams of Cedaredge and
Delta, will be held at Delta on Mon
day. January 26th. The students
would also appreciate your patronage
on this occasion.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
DALE TELLS OF
DENVER MEETING

w. p Dale. one OF the committee
from this end OF the Gunnison Tunnel
project, returned Sunday and Monday
afternoon at o'clock there was a
meeting Of many OF the water users
at the Community Rooms in Delta.
VIM. Duling. one Of the directors of
the project presided, and C. B. Elliott
was made secretary.
Mr.. Dale went over the Denver
meeting which was held last week,
reading the resolutions which were
adopted and gave a general outline
the way he saw what could be accom-
plished for relief for those under the
government project.
He told his listeners that old charg-
es and new alike must be paid in ad-
vance. That the government was not
a credit agency. He was of the opin-
ion no further relief in blanket form
should be proposed as It may cause
embarrassment in making adjustments
He took up the law which was recent
ly enacted. section by section.
Mr.. Dale said no specific crop
would be picked out upon which to
year on The gross returns from all
land but that it would take in con
slderation the gross on all crops OF
each Individual Land is to be classi-
fled in first, second. third and so on.
The average for period Of ten years
would be the controlling factor. He
did not say whether Il would be the
ten years 10 come or whether Il
would date back ten years. In re
sponse TO questions asked In this re
gard the speaker said the question
was one which he could not answer
and did not believe anyone else could
answer it. unless Il was the SECRETARY
OF the interior. As there are so many
flexible" sections in the law further
questioning was passed up.
Relative 10 the collective holding OF
all land for the payment Of the water
charge. Mr.. Dale said that point had
been decided. and no individual was
held responsible, but the responsible
ity was placed upon the Water Users
association as a body The govern
mcnt does not now. nor viii it I'm the
future deal with an individual They
consider the association as unit
The probable deductions. the estab-
Ilshment Of the classes Of land, the
method Of determining the charge per
acre. the collection OF the per cent
gross yearly. and many other details
were reported by Mr Dale.
Governor Campbell. a member Of
the commission has promised TO make
a visit to this project about April list.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
FIRST MEETING
NEXT THURSDAY

The annual meeting OF the Delta
for next Thursday evening, at the
Community Rooms This is the first
meeting OF the year. at which time
the budget will be submitted for ap-
proval a prominent speaker has been
engaged for the evening. Al members
and all those interested are invited
10 attend The ladies OF the w. r, C..
will serve the supper Be on hand
promptly at $50.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
HERBERT DIXON
PASSED AWAY ON
SUNDAY MORNING

At l:2O o'clock Sunday. January
18th. the soul OF Herbert Dixon was
claimed In death after a long Illness
The deceased was born in England,
April II. 1887. and came TO America
in 1870. His family made their home
first at Greeley. Colorado and later,
in 1892. came to Delta county, locat-
ing in Gunnison valley. At the time
OF his demise he Was still living in
the original homestead
Mrs Dixon passed away three years
ago and the husband has been in
falling health since that time.
Five boys and one daughter were
born to the couple, all Of whom, with
the exception OF Wlllord who was
drowned last summer stiI survive.
They are J NJ Dixon OF Windsor. Colo.
rado. II d. Dixon of Portland. ore
ron. T. T. Dixon OF Read. Colorado.
and =. +. Dixon OF the Gunnison val.
Icy. and Mrs. c. T. Fleouor of Grand
Junction. Colorado There also sur.
vive Is grand children and two
great grand children.
The funeral services were held
from the Delta Mortuary. Sunday af
tornoon. at o'clock. by Rev Emman.
uel Payne of the Baptist church and
the remains were Inferred in the Gar
net Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Healer VIII Conduct
Revival Meeting Here

Mrs. T. W. Mcconnell from East,
ern Colorado is here this week and
each afternoon, weather permitting,
for the next few days, will conduct
street meetings at Fourth and Main,
where all are cordially invited to
come.
She also expects to hold a series of
revival meetings in some church but
the place has not Yet been deter
mined.
Mrs. Mcconnell breaches the old
time religion and healing OF the body
by faith. She has Just concluded q
several weeks engagement at Pals
ade. where She met with, signal
success.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Delta Is 100 %
With N. E. A. Crowd

Washington. d. C., January s
Especial TO The independently One
hundred per cent OF the teachers Of
the Lincoln and High Schools. Delta,
Colorado. are enrolled in the National
Education Association. according TO n
report received today by Mr.. J. w.
Crabtree Secretary OF the Associa-
ton, from the Principals. In a letter
TO these Principals, Mr. Crabtree
says:
1--WE are very proud Of your one
hundred per cent record OF mem
bership In the National Education
Association. II means that your
teachers realize the necessity OF
solidifyinE the profession. and
that the National Education Asso-
citation may depend on you as in.
dividuals and as n group for fur
therlnE the interests Of the pro
fossion. You and your associates
are to be congratulated on this
record. You will receive the GER
uncates granted by the Executive
Committee very soon"
The National Education Association
was organized in 1857. Among the
plunks in It's platform of service are:
"a A competent teacher in every
public school position in the United
states; (2) such Inducements TO enter
the profession as win attract men
and women of the highest character
and ability; t3) the establishment of
a Department of Education with a
Secretary in the Presidents Cabinet
and (4) equal salaries for equal ser
vice to all teachers of equivalent
training, experience and success.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Breal Collar Bone
VIII, = Auto Overturns

Ruth Mangus. 11-year-old daughter
Of w. E. Mangus. was the victim of
an auto accident one day last week,
in which she incurred broken collar
bone.
She and her brother, Homer, ac-
companied by Glen Patnode, were
driving to Delta to school when the
car skidded on the ice and upset.
The little girl is doing very nicely,
and neither of the other occupants
were injured.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Weeland Named
Secretary of The
Delta Commerce

j. f. Weeland was selected by the
board OF directors OF the Chamber OF
Commerce at n special meeting yes.
terday, as secretary, Floyd Harding.
who served the past year. rendered
his resignation.
MIR. Weeland he's had considerable
experience in public life and will
undoubtedly prove to be very effic.
lent secretary. An office on Main
street, on the ground floor, is being
considered by the directors.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
FIRST NATIONAL
BANK REFLECTS
SAME BOARD

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank,
held In the directors room of that
institution, Tuesday evening, the Of
ficers and directors who served last
year We're elected for another term.
They are as follows: A. H. Stock.
ham, president; W. B. Stockham,
LIST vice president; W. G. Hnlman,
End vice president; c. B. Adams,
casllieF' A. H. Stockham, w. B..
Stockham c. B. Adams. W. H. Stew
art, Fred Blumberg and ]. H. Ploger,
directors.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Morton Sister Doing
Missionary Work
In Jerusalem

Word received here this week from
the Morton sisters. woll-Known evan
Eollsts, who have conducted services
here on several occasions, Is that
they sailed from New York for Jerus.
alom on January 10th, and they eN-
pect to spend several years in foreign
missionary work. They state that
they have great hopes Of converting
the Jews to the Christian religion.
They expect to have from 12 to "a
hours stop over at ports OF call in
the Mediterranean. including Paleimo,
Naples. Algiers. Madura, Athens and
Gibraltar.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
j. B. McHUGH ILL

In response to message announc-
ing the serious illness OF their
father. J. b McHugh, in Denver,
Mrs. Charles Kisor. Miss Hannah Nc
Mrs. Charles Kiser Miss Hannah Nc
Hugh left Monday to be at his bed
side. Mr.. McHugh is suffering from
asthma. and recently returned to Dem
yer from California
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Cleland and Stewart
Tell Things About
Important Matters

DR.. w S Cleland and Judge c. H.
Stewart presented the City Park and
the City Manager respectively, to
the Lions club luncheon, Tuesday
evening Lions Mathers and Miller
had charge Of the program.
DR.. Cleland spoke first and gave
very interesting outline of what
had been done up. to this time on the
city park, and also told of what they
had in store for further development
of the city's playground. He told
Of the conscientious and very salts.
factory way in which oliver Cook
had donated considerable time in the
laying out Of various details connect,
ed with the planting of the trees and
shrubhary Mr.. Cleland said that at
one time more than three weeks of
Engineer Cooks time was put in on
this work
Two borders Of trees have been set
out around the park, consisting of
elm and Carolina poplar, also con
siderable shrubbery. He compared
Delta and Glenwood Springs. stating
that. ia his opinion. the DEVELOPMENT
OF tn Glenwood Springs park was
what built up that Western Colorado
spot. Mr.. Cleland went into, detail
and told OF what they expected to do
in the future.
Heug greatly handicapped in the
way Of funds. the development will
BE- somewhat slow for a time. He
stated the building Of the city swim
ming pool had been provided for by
The landscape gardner This will
cos. when fully completed, about
10000, that II will be self-sustaininr
Another strip OF grass and shrubbery
viii be added this wear. for which
funds are now available
Judge Stewart explained some of
.h. -hortcomings of our present form
aE -0vernmeut. He took up for his
ssion the city Of Galveston. Tex
Galveston was the first city of
.h. 'nited States 10 adopt a manager
.0-- Of government At the time Of
f.a food, the city could not cope
r the situation 4 commission Of
h'rn type citizens We're selected
Ts- work was so successful and
th.- accomplishments 50 satisfactory
that many cities and towns
throughout the United States adpoted
the organic part Of their form Of
gov nment He told Of the commiss-
ION form Of government. as we'll as
OF tIe manager form Of government:
and here were many. many different
Kinds Of both forms.
Tn the study that he has made in
several cities and towns he finds
d each particular city works out
It's own local part Of the particular
kind Of government Coming down to
Delta and bringing this form Of gov.
eruwent to Delta. he said. probably
would cost more, in some respects
but when the entire matter was tax,
en- 'lto consideration. the manager
form OF government from the organic
standpoint would probably be most
workable and satisfactory.
chairman Mathers. at the conclus-
iou nf the talks, stated he thought we
should ponder over the facts that
had been advanced regarding the city
paris and also our local form OF GOV
orumcnt
William Ratekiu sang two solos 20
the delight Of everyone present.
Russell Marsh was a guest, az the
invitation Of one Of the members
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
SLOW GETTING
NEW LICENSES

Auto drivers are very slow in
purchasing the new red tags for their
vehicles, according TO Deputy County
Clerk. n. f. Clack. II is estimated
that there are $500 automobiles in
the county and up TO date, 551, or
about one-fifth. are being driven In
violation OF law The series for Del.
Ia county is $50 and 151.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16

ASSOCIATION TO
MEET TONIGHT

There will be regular meeting of
the Delta Parout.Teachers' associa-
tion tonight, January 10th, in the
Lincoln school building. All members
and those Interested are urged to be
present A program is to be given,
which you win enjoy.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
OVER RADIO

Friends OF Guy NJ. Blair were in
terested on Wednesday and Thurs
day evening to hear the voice OF
Miss June King over the radio,
broadcasted from Denver. Miss King
Is a niece OF Mr.. Blair.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Moncll RetIrea as Clerk.

After nearly 30 years of continuous
and faithful service as county clerk
and recorder of Montrose county, T.
w. Mcneil retired as such on Tues
day. He has not announced his
plans for the immediate future.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
BIRTHS
~><<>$><>>~>>~ Z

4 son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs
LLOYD Philips on California Mesa.
January 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. c. Raber are the
parents OF 1-2 pound girl. who
came to gladden. their home, Wednes-
day, January 14th.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
Market Report

shipments on account of the cold
weather.
The Associated Fruit company esti-
mates that there are about 20go OF
the onions left in the district and
about 90 cars of potatoes,
The Delta Flour Mills report a
quantity of fat hogs on hand.
The Delta independent., 1925-01-16
co.
CUTS CAR PRICES

New York. january 10.-Sweeping
reductions in the prices OF all closed
cars just announced by the Stude-
baker Corporation. have stirred the
motor car industry as nothing else
that has occurred during the Silver
Anniversary Automobile show, by rea-
son Of their effect on cars in all
price ranges.
The new Studebaker prices on
closed cars are as follows. (, o. b. the
factories, effective at once Standard
six Country Club Coupe S1,345. Re
ductiou OF 5000. Sedan S1,545, Re
duction Of $4,000.
Special Six Victoria S1.S95. Re
duction Of S155. Sedan Sl.eS5. Re
ductiou Of sl65. Big Six Coupe
s2.45O Reduction Of 5000. Sedan
S2.575. Reduction Of S2lo, Berliue
S2.650 Reduction OF $40.
Estray day was very quiet affair
here. and only about so head We're
rounded mp for the district Of Delta
and Roubideau. Most Of the stock
was found I'm the Olathe section.
Isom Hamilton and wife, and Jas.
Bradshaw departed Saturday after
noon for California. They expect to
encounter but little difficulty in
making the overland trip. Several
cars have recently been over the
route and report the roads very good
for this season OF the year.
The Republican., 1925-06-25

week, his real estate interests there
demanding his immediate attention.
He is very much improved in health
at this time.
DR.. ". w. Davis, formerly superin-
tcndent Of the Park, gave an excellent
address last Sunday evening. He and
Others are planning for a countrywide
day here on August %, when the
Lords Day Alliance work, which is of
interest to all, will be fully discussed
and explained.
Mr.. f. L. Winchell was taken sud
denly i'll on Monday as a result of
ptomaine poisoning attributed to the
eating of canned vegetable. He is
thought to be beyond the danger line
now.
Several more of the cottages that
The Republican., 1925-06-25
CHURCH

A chart of the book of Acts may be
begun to be completed as the work
continues. Arrange a space for the
names of % chapters. Let each pupil
suggest a name for each and then Sc
lect for placing in the chart the one
chosen by the class. The first one
may be the Ascension chapter or fill
ing the place of Judas chapter, or the
waiting at Jerusalem chapter, or the
promise chapter, but do not make the
final entry until the class has decided
A map drill is good. Impersonations
of Peter and the rest may be given,
each telling his story in the first per-
son. Little biographies may be as
signed and prepared. Letters may be
written one by visitor in Jerusalem
at Pentecost to a friend at Rome One
from a widow helped by the early
church. One from the Eunich's driver
One from Annanias of Damascus,
from friend of Dorcas, from Rhoda,
etc. Some recognition should be Civ
en- the best letters, little copy of the
Acts would serve very well. Question
contests may be arranged in limitless
fashion and the result should be the
desire to share in making the church
grow today as it did then.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT:
HOW THE GOSPEL SPREAD
Resolved: That laymen contributed
more to the spread of the Gospel than
the Apostles. Why not try a debate
on a topic such as this. It ought to
bring out all the major facts Of the
quarter and assure interest thru its
unusual presentation. Favorite char
acters will bring many reasons for
their choice as each gives a sketch
of the life and makes a plea for Barn
abas, Peter, Stephen, Philip, Dorcas,
etc. The review may center about
the expanding ideas Of Peter whose
growth may be traced from narrow
Jewish conception Of Christianity to
that of the cOmrade of Gentiles. A
chapter by chapter study may be un-
dertaken, best done by assignment
and limit on the time for reporting
the findings. Essentials for church
growth will bring out much Of the
content as the Spirit, fellowship, Civ
ing, organization, etc, are discovered
and applied to our own day. Make the
lesson an opportunity for plea for
enlistment in its membership.
The Republican., 1925-06-25

have been closed during the winter
months, are now open and occupied
by their owners or renters for the
summer.
a distinctive eye-sore will be re-
moved from the amphitheatre c-clo-
sure when the old dilapidated building
standing adjacent to the Office of the
Association is either torn down or re-
paired.
The Republican., 1925-06-25
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK

Assistant Superintendent Brown is
having the grounds ana buildings Of
the Association put in excellent con-
dition for the summer.
Rev. William Parrish has found it
necessary to return to Florida next
The Republican., 1925-06-25

Who were they? Recall as many as
possible. Where did they do it? A
map drill may be part Of the plan
with the tracing the journeys of each
person as his name is told and the
story linked with the stops he made.
Or little pennants may be punched in
Jerusalem and carried out as the
story of the person is told and pinned
in at the point where the experience
closes. Make clear that our Lord
still desires carriers for the good
news of the Gospel and that Juniors
can do it.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR:
THE GROWTH OF THE EARLY