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The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Basketball Tonight To
Decide Victors For
Annual Tournament

Perhaps the most interesting has.
ketball game at least, so far as this
district is concerned. will be played
this evening at the high school audi
torium between the fast teams OF
CedRredEe and Delta.
A peculiar interest attaches to this
game since II is to decide which girls
team from this district will enter the
tournament next month. At this time
the CedaredEe girls have not lost a
game while the Delta girls have lost
but one. Should Delta defeat Cedar.
edge this evening. and we confidently
believe she will. n tie game will be
played between now and the opening
Of the tournament. Should Cedar.
edge be successful this evening. that
team will enter the tournament. The
CedaredEe boys viii represent this
district in the tournament having
lost only one game this season.
The girls game will begin at 1880
and the boys game will follow i'm,
medintely after An admission charge
Of 25c and 35c will be made.
Now. all you basketball fans come
out this evening to help your team to
win. II is largely mp to you.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Rotarians Were Hosts
To Their Ladies

a very pleasant meeting of the
Rotary club was held at the Commun.
ity Rooms Wednesday evening, cele-
brating the twentieth anniversary OF
Rotary. On this occasion the ladies
were guests. A very excellent dinner
was served and a good program was
rendered The program was inter.
spersed with jokes provoked by the
postmaster OF mirth. V. NJ. Rogers.
A musical quartet composed Of
Mesdames Cook and Chalmers, and
Messrs. Ratekin and Wisoner. accom-
panied by Mrs. W. G. Hillman, gave
the first pleasing number on the pro-
gram after which a letter from the
national president. Everett W. Hill
was read by Mr.. Rogers, dealing with
the question Of Rotary and its twenty
years Of progress.
c. E. Blaine's paper, dealing with
Rotary and fellowship ideas, was read
by A. c. Remington. Mr.. Blaine being
sick and unable to attend
Mrs. Oliver B. Cook followed with
pleasing vocal solo and Professor
Ward I Miller from the Lions club
gave an informal talk on Rotary and
kindred organizations. Prof. R. E.
Tope Of Grand Junction, district gov.
ernor, closed the meeting with a
very pleasing address.
The tables were attractively decor
ated in red carnations, one OF which
was presented to each lady. and patri-
otic colors also adorned the room.
The evening concluded with a
dance at the Elks hall This was en-.
joyed by nearly all The Colonial
theatre orchestra furnished excellent
music
Paonia visitors were Mr. and Mrs.
R F. Rockwell Mr. and Mrs. NJ. H.
Crissman, G. II, Nichols, and Dr.
Mitchell and wife.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Marsh and Thompson
Got Cold Feet In
Chickens Clothes

Thursday after the Farmers Spree,
". c. Marsh and J E. Thompson and
three OF four other farmers were
standing at the corner Of Fourth and
Main, wondering what else to do to
complete a perfect day, and someone
suggested the matinee at the Coloni-
al. On being informed that it was a
ladies' show only, Mr.. Marsh said II
Mr. Thompson would provide the
women's apparel he would don it and
attend the show The wager was ac-
cepted and they went into Hollands
store where a bungalow apron Of
ample proportions and an antiquated
hat were unearthed, and in this at
tire. and equipped with the necessary
free ticket, our flapper approached
the theater
On reaching the door, however, he
tshe) was seized with a bad case OF
cold feet and attempted to make o
getaway, but only succeeded after his
(her) friends had dragged him (her)
half way down the aisle by main
force. Marsh says he is off from
women's attire from now on. No more
chicken clothes for him even II the
show IS free.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
George H. Whitelaw
Dies In California

Word was received here last week
x lnouncing the death of one of Delta
unty's pioneer citizens, George H
Whitelaw, at the family home at
Pond, California. The cause OF death
was not stated.
Mr.. Whitelaw and his wifes par.
ents, DR.. George NJ. Dorsey and wife
came here in the early days and own.
ed the property two doors south of
what is now the Delta house. The
Whitelaws left here about IS years
ago, locating in California.
Mr. Whitelaw is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Kate Whitelaw and two
sons. Dorsey Whitelaw, attorney at
FL Centre, California, and Robert
Whitelaw also of FL Centro. Mr..
Whitelaw's death occurred about the
18th OF February.
The Whitelaw estate includes three
good ranches in this county. one on
Rogers Mesa near Hotchkiss, one
near Paonia, and one in the Surface
Creek section.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
ELKS MAKE MERRY
AT BIG BANQUET

The banquet and dance. which is
an annual feature Of Delta lodge, No.
1885 B. p. o. Elks. was given Monday
avening and was well attended by the
Elks and their ladies' A dinner was
served at the Community Rooms, and
after the program they danced at the
Elks Hall until quite early
The program opened with the sing.
ing OF America led by W f,
Ratekin c. B. Adams delivered the
Invocation, after which John W Max.
waIl, the Exalted Ruler. gave an ad.
dress OF welcome. Music was furn.
shed by VIII and Alva Ratekin. J.
W. Jeffers and Oliver B. Cook. Mrs.
Ward I. Miller gave a reading in her
own inimitable style.
After a vocal solo by Mrs. F. W
Grove, which was, as usual, thorough,
E enjoyed, f B. Adams OF Grand
Junction entertained with an address.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
NOTED LECTURER
WILL SPEAK HERE
NEXT MONDAY

The Junior Glass or Delta high
school is sponsoring a lecture to be
given next Monday evening by Mr.. J.
C. Kretschmer, a lecturer who has
spent several years on globe trotting.
and is a splendid lecturer. accompan-
led by slides.
The slides. made by a japanese
artist, visualize the trip and takes us
from the world We know TO the
world about which we have been
curious Mr.. Eretschmer appeals to
the boys and girls, and adults as
we'll. The boys will admire the dar-
ing trip on Ones Own" while the
girls will eagerly follow his eNper-
ience. and the adults will appreciate
the wisdom OF his passing comments
on people as he has met and judged
them. It will be an evening Of magic
and fun. and at the same time a
source OF pleasure and learning.
The admission charge will be Csc
and 35c.
All who hear this speaker will be
assured Of an evening prontably
spent.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
CITY BUYS NEW
STREET MACHINE

\ combined flusher and sprinkler
is to be part OF the equipment OF
the city OF Delta after May !.
\ combined flusher and sprinkler,
mounted on a three and a half ton
C. NJ. c. truck. has been ordered and
will be used as the name indicates
for both sprinkling the streets and
for cleaning them when muddy. The
tank has a 1000 gallon capacity. The
apparatus was purchased at a cost OF
approximately S6,SOO.
For the time being, the streets will
be cleaned by the assistance Of the
fire department.
Main street shows a great i'm
provement since the fire laddies
cleaned It last evening.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
WOMAN'S CLUB
HAD GOOD MEET
ING WEDNE SDAY

At the regular meeting of the Wom
ans club Wednesday, a home beauti.
ful and our city park were discussed
DR.. w S. Cleland.
Mr. Marsh talked on converting the
unsightly corners of ones yard into
a thing of beauty and his remarks
were greatly appreciated. The city
park has always been a delightful Wis
ion Of Dr. Cleland's and he was very
enthusiastic in his expressions and
hoped that before long his dreams
would be realized. 1t is hoped by DIT.
Cleland and many others that the
park which has already received a
good start in the way of draining,
laying Of water pipe. and the laying
out according to a prescribed sche-
dule, would soon be completed and
enjoyed by all The plans are to
have a swimming pool. a wading pool,
a children's playground, and such
other conveniences and improve
ments as are found in an up-to-date
city park. DR.. Clelands lecture will
bt ~ ILltA III utltll III our next ISSUE.
Musical numbers were furnished
in piano solos by Mrs. John Mccain,
who gave two numbers, and Miss
Beth Johnson. All of these were
well rendered and greatly apprecia-
ted
The resignation Of Mrs. Henry ].
Baird was received and accepted,
Mrs. Baird having been compelled to
20 east to remain indefinitely.
The club decided to accept the Of.
fer Of Miss Alice Burnett, county
superintendent to assist in selling the
Kiddies' Cook Books at ST. 500 of
the gross receipts will be given to
the club
The ladies were reminded Of the
card party to be given at the Com
munity Rooms on Monday. March g.
and all ladies who do not wish to
play cards are invited to bring fancy
work or other sewing. Also each
lady will please bring. at least, one
guest.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
E. c. BURkHALTER
PASSED AWAY
LAST SATURDAY

After several years OF suffering
from uremic poisoning and other all
ments, Edward c. Burkhalter passed
away at the home OF his daughter and
son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram r.
Burritt. near Eckert, Saturday, Feb
ruary 81, at the age of SIS years, 4
months and 12 days.
Edward c. Burkhalter was born at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, October Q, 1866. At
the age OF IL years he moved with
his parents to Kansas where he grew
to manhood In 1SsS he came to east
ern Colorado, locating in Kit Carson
county, where he staked homestead
and followed ranchinE. Later he sery-
ed as tax assessor Of that county.
On September 10. 1898. at BurlinC-
ton county he was united in marriage
to Miss Nettie Handbury. One daugh-
ter Edith Alma was the issue OF this
union. In 1911 the family came to
Delta where they made their home
for II years. About three years ago
he was taken to the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Hiram Burritt, where
he remained until his death. For al
most nine years he has been an i'm
valid from rheumatism and the pic.
ture Of his intense suffering can
never be properly drawn. During the
most Of this time he has been ready
and anxious to go.
He is survived by his wife, his
daughter, Mrs Burritt and her little
girl, three brothers, and two sisters
Funeral services were held at the
Delta Mortuary on Monday February
%, at 2:SO o'clock, conducted by Rev
McGlashon OF Eckert and intermeur
was made in Garnet Mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
COMING SCHOOL
ELECTION is VERY
IMPORTANT ONE

One-fourth OF our entire population
is engaged in school work as pupils,
teachers, supervisors. and administra-
tors. The public schools constitute a
great corporation spending over 11A
billions of dollars annually. Each
citizen is a shareholder and has a
voice, through his school board, in
determining what kind of a school his
community shall enjoy.
School board members are repre-
sentative citizens elected for the
purpose of managing schools them
selves. They select a professionally
trained school officer to present
school policies for their approval and
to organize and direct the work of
the school system. The school board
members are the legislative officers,
the superintendent is the executive
officer. Neither should assume or
usurp the function Of the other.
School elections largely determine
the schools policies The merits of
the different candidates for election
to the school board should be care
fully considered. A candidate to be
desirable should have good judg-
ment, wide experience, and a whole
some attitude toward youth Prof.
Mendenhall of the State Teachers
College Of Pittsburg, Kansas, suggests
the following questions one may ask
about the candidates:
Has he at least a common school
education?
Is he reasonably successful in con-
ducting his own business?
Has he visited the school while in
session at least three times during
the year?
In voting for a teacher, is he in
fluenced primarily by her profession
al fitness as determined by the super
intendent, or by other expert opinion.
rather than by kinship, local in
fuence. etc?
Does he keep posted as to schools
in other places and try to make his
school equal to or better than the
average SCHOOL,
Election for School District No.
will be held early in May and two
directors will be elected. The retir-
ing two are Mrs. H. E. stockham and
R. L. Stanford.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
NEXT MONTH

The annual Western Slope Basket.
ball tournament will be held at the
high school auditorium, Friday and
SATURDAY March l3 and Il. Western
Colorado has been divided into four
districts and each district will be
represented by a boys and girls
team, making eight teams all togeth-
er. The two game elimination plan
will be employed in preference to
the Percentage basis.
Considerable interest is being mani
Tested by merchants of the city in
the approaching tournament, and a
number Of awards are TO be made to
both schools and individuals.
The Harding Raber loving cup,
which has been won the last two
years by the Glenwood Springs girls.
is again on display and again up for
some one to win. Glenwood Springs
will be here again this year and. of
course they are anxious to receive it
as their permanent property The
Luke F. Meyer loving cup. which was
won last year by the Fruita boys, is
going to be taken by some lucky
team. In addition to this the Vorbeck
Stationery store at Grand Junction is
offering two pennants, one to the
winning girls team and one to the
winning boys team. which will be
printed in the colors of the school
so winning. These will be retained
permanently.
A committee of business men is
arranging for a number Of awards to
individuals. Among these will be
prizes for the boy and girl winning
the highest number of points in the
tournament, one each for the boy
and girl making the first basket in
the tournament, prizes for the cap
tains Of the teams, and others yet to
be arranged.
There will be five sessions begin
ming Friday afternoon and concluding
with the finals Saturday night.
While very little definite informa-
tion can be had at this time, so
many teams being tied or closely
competing, the following are the
strongest contenders: Telluride boys,
Telluride or Montrose girls, Cedar.
edge boys are leading; Cedaredge and
Delta girls; Fruita or Rifle girls: ::
Grand Junction or Fr1Iita boys: Glen.
wood boys and girls.
Season tickets will be on sale with
in a few days at sl.O0 for students.
and $3.50 for adults. Single admiss-
ions to all games except the finals
VIII be a5c and soc. Admission for
finals, Saturday night. will be soc and
75c.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
43d YEAR-No. 9
CLASSIFYING
LANDS UNDER
BIG PROJECT

The committee working under gov
ernment instructions, known as the
Local Cooperative Committee of the
Uncompahgre Valley Water Users
association, is composed of Guy Mer-
ritt OF Delta, chairman, and Frank
Meeker of Olathe and John Howell
OF Montrose. They have started the
work OF classification of lands under
the project this week
There seems to be a sort of mis-
understanding as to the reason for
this classification. The lands have
been divided into six classes, the
first four are paying classes divided
into class l, 2, 3 and 4. according to
their production. Glass is a sus-
pended class, being seep lands that
may at some time be brought into
production. Glass 6 is land that is
now, and always VIII be. useless, and
It IS hoped that this class will be ex.
cluded by an act OF congress and
that their part OF the construction
charge will 20 with them
The government takes 80 Of the
gross production Of this valley as a
whole, and the purpose of this classi-
fication is to determine where the
production comes from, in other
words. the producing lands should
pay a greater percent than the poor
er lands. For this reason. the classi-
fication is being made.
The following committee OF ap-
praigers will conduct the survey for
this section: for the land east Of Del
Ia, John Hazelett, J. T. Crawley, and
]. NJ. Wildeboor; on the east side Of
the river from Olathe beginning l
mile north OF Olathe and on the west
side OF the river beginning I mile
south Of Olathe the committee will
be W. b. Bromley Alex. Marchbanks
and B. Torrey. It viii require about
n month to complete the survey.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
PACKING PLANT
MAY NOT RUN

The question OF whether the pack.
ing plant OF the Colorado Packing
corporation at Delta will be operated
this year depends altogether on
whether the Delta people want it to
run.
II is estimated that $4,000 will be
required. About $4,000 has already
been subscribed and II the remainder
can be secured the plant will operate.
Otherwise II viii remain as idle as a
painted ship upon a painted ocean.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
GOVERNMENT
ADJUSTER OF
CLAIMS COMING

Official announcements were re-
ceived by c. A. Bowie. adjutant Of
the American Legion, that ], r.
Caldwell representing the United
States Veteran Bureau, viii he at
Montrose today for the purpose Of
explaining the necessary evidence
on claims and other matters concern.
ing compensations, training, hos.
pitalization, and insurance. Any
claimants are invited to get in touch
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Somerset Man Has
Injury To His Eye

Herman Aho. a Finlander employ
ed at the Utah Fuel company mines
at Somerset, received an injury TO
his eye about ten days ago, and on
Wednesday OF this week was sent 10
Salt Lake for treatment.
Dr, ]. Il, Mcconnell. the company
physician, accompanied him as far as
Delta, He reports that the company
is working about 200 men and that
the work is slowly progressing at the
mine.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
HAS KNEE INJURED
IN FALL ON ROCK

While jumping at the Eckert high
school Wednesday morning, Byron
Whiteside, 15.year.old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. +. Whiteside Of Cory, re-
ceived n painful injury when he fell
striking his knee upon a rock, and
iislocating the knee cap.
The boy was brought to Delta and
received surgical attention. but will
be incapacitated for several weeks.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Mrs. Gets Injured By
Cross Cow Tuesday

Mrs. E NJ. Gets was severely
bruised on Tuesday when she en-
gagged in a dispute yer the right Of
way with a Jersey ccw. She attempt
ed to entice the COW from the pasture
with an ear of'corn but bossy, ignor-
ing the corn, butted here severely,
knocking her down and trampling on
her. Though very sore she is able to
walk about.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
March Named Church Going Month

This is not to be understood as an
union service though all the Protest
ant churches are cooperating.
Visit the church Of your choice and
you will find hearty welcome
whether you are member or not
Get the habit-neNt Sunday,
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Fined For Dealing
In Liquor Traffic

Last Thursday evening Harry Dul.
ing was taken into custody by I'm.
darsheriff J, L. Sprung on a charge
of selling intoxicating liquor Duling
was arranged before +. NJ. Goddard,
Judge Of the County Court. ON Friday
morning and plead guilty. a sentence
of Sl25 cash and six months in Jail
WAS assessed against him.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27

Believing that II ia good for all
men and women to attend church as
much ns possible, the churches of the
city have inaugurated movement to
be known as church going campaign
which win continue from March to
March 27, both inclusive.
The Delta independent., 1925-02-27
Moving to Cory.

Moving to Cory.
r. NJ. Helmick expects to move to
the l.. l.. Haines ranch near Cory
the first OF the coming week and will
have charge of the big peach orchard
nnin this year.
The Washington times., 1925-11-23

Big, Burly Travelling Bags, in
three and five-piece effects,
Ieather-lined and complete with
good catches and lock. 1S-inch
size. The Suit Cases are OF
brown, black or cordovan cow
hide, with double straps, good
catches and locks. 24-inch stze.
Kann's-Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1925-11-23
JEAN ELIOT'S SOCIETY NEWS

8. Heritage, Miss Rhea Fu1ghum,
Mrs. Thomas e. farrell, Mrs. Owen
B. French, Mrs. Alfred klakring.
Mrs Bessie Edison, Mrs. John Ander.
son, Mrs. F. e. Coggswell, Mrs.
Lawrence Francis, Mrs. Dora Put
nam, Mrs. A. w. Broy, Mrs. Daniel
Borden, Mrs. Eugene e. Thompson,
Mrs. E. s. Dunlap and Mrs. William
Terrell.
Mrs. Charles Wood will be the
honor guest of the Girls Guild. Of
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, tomorrow evening, when
she will give an illustrated talk on
Palestine at the church at s o'clock
for members and their friends
Mrs. Charles Wood win be the
Mrs. Hugh Campbell Wallace.
wife of the former Ambassador to
3 thanksgiving afternoon in honor of
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Melville w. F. Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace were
hosts at luncheon on Saturday at
their home in Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
Mrs. John A. Lejeune, wife Of
Major General Lejeune, comman-
dant of the marine corps, will not
be at. home this afternoon but VIII
receive next Monday.
y X u
] All arrangements have been made
for the THANKSGIVING Eve ball to be
held at the New Willard Hotel for
the benefit Of the free wards in the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital. Mrs. Coolidge heads the long
list OF distinguished patronesses.
Richard Wilmer has charge of the
..'oung mems floor committee. Mrs.
Lewis Mackall is president Of the
board OF lady managers.
Governor Len Small OF Illinois ar
rived Yesterday at the Willard from
his home in Springfield. He plans
to remain here until the middle Of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. McNuIty Of
Cleveland arrived yesterday at the
Willard where they propose to
spend several days.
The Royal Ne.ghbors OF America
Fidelis Camp No. 6701, will give a
C4EQ party Ou TUG 1OuEIn IlOOF OL
the Pythian Temple tomorrow eve
ming at $3.50 o'clock.
NJ
Among the members of the NOtre
Dame de Namur Alumnae Associa-
ton who vii attend the dinner
given by the Catholic Charities at
the Mayf1ower Hotel this evening
are Mrs. William f. O'Donnell,
president of the international Fed
Grafton OF Notre Dame Alumnaes;
| Mrs. Jsanes r. Fartnett, president
of the international Federation of
Catholic Alumnaes; Miss Barnadette
L. Dore, president of the Washing
ton Chapter of Notre Dame Alum
macs; Mrs. Margaret Tally, Mrs.
Adelaide Rover Cavanagh, Mrs.
John j. Fuller, jr., Mrs. Aloysius
T. Genau, the Misses Katherine Nc
Mahon, Josephine Crowley, Claire
Oberg, Rose p. Fuller, Mary Rover,
| Katharine T. Re yer, Margaret NJ.
Dore, Gladys Flanagan, Mary p.
Rhodes. Mary Haden, Margaret M.
Lane, Mary A. Lane, Ellen T.
Becker, Margaret Creager, Mar
garet McA1Iister. Helen Cavanagh
and Katherine Rupert.
The Washington times., 1925-11-23
Wv. C. A. WORKERS
To BE GUESTS AT TEA

Mrs. Cabot Stevens and Mrs. J
w. FrizzeH will entertain at a con
ference tea. at the residence OF Mrs
FrizzelI in the Northumberland, this
afternoon. Guests of honor will be
Miss Anderson. general secretary Of
the Y. w. c. A.: Miss Elizabeth
Eastman. and Miss sarvay OF New
York.
The women asked to meet the
honor guests are the leaders and as
sociate leaders in thirty Washington
churches where units have been or
ganized to cooperate with the Y.
M. c. A. campaign committee as
working groups.
Some Of those present will be Mrs,
Thomas A. Grower, Mrs. Bernard
Braskman. Mrs Edmund Platt. Mrs.
Woodbury. Pulsifer, Mrs. Eugene
McLauhlenl Mrs. +. NJ. Hoad. ey.
Mrs. Wilson Compton, Mrs. r. F.
Mancil, Mrs. Dexter, Mrs. Hughes,
Mrs. Lamont Williams. Mrs. J. L.
Sherwood, Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley
Mrs. Henry M. Phillips. Mrs Harry
L. Underwood. Mrs. w. s. Dewhirst
Mrs. Leonard E Tilden, Mrs. VIII.
lam F.. Chamberlin. Mrs. James S.
Montgomery. Mrs. Joseph H. De.
Voe Mss Cora Rannells. Miss Lou.
Use Bishop. Mrs. J. r. Van Fossen,
Mrs. John Rush, Mrs. H. M. Angus,
MIS-. Paul Fishbaugh. Mrs. w. M,
Leavitt. Mrs. Earl Whitley Mrs. C.
The Washington times., 1925-11-23
And Be Sure You Have ;
3-Minute Dishwasher
&c SIS

AN outfit that should be IN every hons,
apartment or house. It consists Of wired
basket with hose and special spring attach
ment. Washes your dishes clean without
any trouble to you.
~ Floor
The Washington times., 1925-11-23
Thanksgiving Cut Glass
AT 1928 Each

"A beautiful collection of I4ne Quality
Cut Glassware, secured from well-known
manufacturer and offered at price that Is
ridiculously low. In the assortment are
Fruit Bowls Celery Trays
Handle Naples Sugar and
--BOnbOn Dishes Creamers
-MayOnnaise Sets Footed COMFORTS
Etched Glassware that Is slightly imper-
feet. Deeply etched, and including table
Your choice .sssss.ss.s 100
-casseroies, with rickel-plated
frame and 2 Pyrez glass lining. So. 90
~Kann's-