Rocky Ford enterprise., 1893-11-09
oATLIN's LADIES OYSTER SUPPER
The Usual Candidates Love Feast
and Plenty of Oysters.

and Plenty of Oysters.
The ladies of the Catlin Y. p. S. G. Il.
added a most pleasant feature to the
campaign last Thursday evening. An
invitation was extended to all candidates
Of all parties to be present and address
the people and afterward partake OF an
( oyster feast. The announcement attract
| ed large number of the youngest and
best looking of the various nominees.
The speaking was held in the large upper
room OF Catlin's commodious school
house, u most creditable building for
that young and enterprlsing community.
| The oysters were served in the Christian
church, u fine structure, just completed
last year. 1t is a very tasty building and
is attractive both in interior and exterior.
| The Christians kindly allow other de-
nominations to use the church, and dur
ing last week the NJ. Il. brethren con-
Quoted revival services there.
Hon. j. IL. Crowley, who is win
ming some reputation as chairman
for these friendly political gatherings,
marshalled the candidates on the large
stage and proceeded to call the roll Of
| victims.
J. @. vroman declined in favor of some
| good talker.
]. p. Stevenson said Catlin people did
only say he wanted the votes of all.
Chas. Patterson did not want the votes
| of all-Only enough to elect him.
| George Morris was there to eat oysters
but if elected would do his duty.
Charles Reynolds congratulated the
ladies on their elegant supper and prom
ised to do his level best If elected.
II. III. Norton was there looking for
votes. II elected he would keep the
county's money safely until properly paid
out. He wished the ladies could vote at
this election.
II. w. Potter explained that the COM
missioners allowed him five deputies at Il
salary of $500 each per year, and that
instead of running the county to the ex-
pense he might have done, he had made
these deputies cost the county only
$3.50 for the past year instead of S2,500
as he might have done. His salary was
fixed at $500 per annum, but last year
he was $40O short and would be about
the same this year.
Fla. Sabin said that the enterprise of
the district was shown by the fine school
building erected. He favored equal sutf-
rage, and said from his personal knowl-
edge Mr. Potter had been very econ
omical sheriff. He had good word to
say for his opponents and promised to
make good superintendent if elected.
@. W. Fenlason said in his two years
IN the superintendent's office he had not
accomplished all his plans for the ad-
vancement of the schools of tho county,
but intimated that he would have an op-
portunity of completing the wo-k during
the next term. He favored employing
good teachers and keeping them; wanted
organization of school officers, and would
grade the country schools as far as prac-
ticable, SO that pupils from the rural dis
| tricts could take their proper places in
the village schools.
Carl Hyde only wanted enough votes
to elect him,
N. w. Terry said he was theoretical
and practical surveyor, having received
his instruction under the most competent
engineers in the union.
Judge Voorhees, came there TO see and
be seen, to hear and be heard, to oat bat
not to be eaten, either now or Nov. Ith.
He spoke in II complimentary way OF both
his opponents. He said tho Judiciary
should be removed as far rs possible
from political influences, and Il judge
should know no fear, favor Or friendship
in the discharge Of his duty. Equal suif-
rage received kindly mention. He pre-
| Gicted that the south and west would
unite in movement which would result
in one grand party for the protection OF
|
of capital.
In response to a call d. W. BarlSley
made short talk.
| Messrs. Sabin and Fenlason were then
called on for their views of the kinder
garten law passed by the last legislature.
Both were favorable to kindergarten in
strnction where the conditions permitted.
This ended the program and the aud
ience adjourned to the church for more
| oysters. The candidates and many
friends did nobly in the consumption of
extent that promised demand for med
ical aid. The occasion was most pleas
ant one throughout and the Catlln ladies
are to be congratulated on their ability
in providing such social entertainments.
The Exchange is 80 full of business
that day and night shift are kept busy
cleaning alfalfa seed. Horace Knight is
managing the night shift.
Conner & Co. arereceiving large guam
titles Of alfalfa seed.
We are pleased to report that the
rumor that Bud Elmore is to open sa-
loon here is unfoupded. He did think of
it but has wisely concluded not to do SO.
Next Sunday is the second anniver-
sary of the Unitarian ethical society of
Rocky Ford. Mr.. Taylor will make
"What Are We Here For?" the theme for
his discourse. Meeting is now held in
West hotel hall at 1880 in the evening.
On Thursday last while at Catlin n
little daughter OF w. E. Anderson was
taken sick and the illness soon developed
into scarlet fever. She is now quite sick.
AS matter of judicious precaution the
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