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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
A Pilgrimage to Grand Junction.

Last week I was one of gang-I
think that word is about right-which
visited tho City of Peaches. We were
surprised in every sense, almost. The
scenery between Colorado Springs and
our destination was magnificent, grand,
immense any word or thought synony-
nous with the three above used is suit
able, but no word in the language can
convey the impressions made at the time
The route is principally through and
around granite rocks and mountains, In
many places the curves and outlook to
the valleys below make one feel decided
ly nervous, if nothing more.
Some of us remained at Glenwood
Springs on Monday night instead Of con-
tinuing our journey to Grand Junction.
While there the majority concluded to
put up at the Colorado Hotel, not q tony
place at ali, not much. He, the majority,
said he wanted to see the elephant, mean
ing the people Of money and leisure; that
we would learn something Of the ways of
the upper-ten and might create sensa-
tion among our plebian neighbors when
we got home by our general improved
walk and conversation. The illusion was
complete. We saw five guests instead Of
500 hundred and one was Jew peddler.
The accommodation was smooth and
the furnishings luxurious. The hotel
and grounds belonging to it are really
beautiful and swim in the warm water
pool 100 by 500 feet was in itself lux
ury not easily described. We went to
bed and dreamed Of mountain trout VEN
ison and the seventh heaven. Our
dreams were interrupted by call for
breakfast at g. a. m. We hurriedly
| Strengthened our boiled shirts aud arrang-
ed our toilets as carefully as hayseeds
know how. The trout and venison, OF
our hopes materialized as Missouri chick
en- and chuck steak. No trimmings.
Our fondest hopes were blasted and we
religiously shook the dust from our feet
and boarded the train for Grand juno
ton.
It is n nico town and has very pretty
brick bank (of course) building, also a
public park covered with thick sward of
blue grass and clover. In the park was
erected an exhibition hall so by 40 which
contained display of fruit, tantalizing
and beautiful, and finely arranged. Fruits
of varieties suitable to the country were
in profusion, peaches and pears especi-
ally, and of splendid quality. The myst-
cry was where it grew as we had not seen
grass enough in 80 miles to Craze COW,
and had concluded that the inhabitants
/ used condensed milk. However, the
fruit was here and was gorgeous, Two
shcds 30 by 30 were near by, with racks
around and through them, containing
boxes Of peaches, on which we feasted-
having Royal Gorge, and are now
ashamed to look at a peach. Tho boxes
were replenished as soon as consumed
We drove ont in the afternoon past the
adobe land held for speculation to some
of the orchard tracts. There the gates
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
W. NJ.
From the Watermelon.

John Mackey was convicted in the
county court yesterday of stealing water
from the High Line canal, and sentenced
by the court to pay ten dollars and cost.
F. A. Sabin for the defense, and Judge
Hoffmire assisting the prosecuting at
torney.
G. G. Washburn was one of the few Or
iglnal equal suffrage advocates in Otero
county, and it was by the influence and
vote of Just such men as Mr.. Washburn,
whereby the grand result was brought
about that gave to the women of Colo
RADIO their tardily recognized rights.
Washburn is s'all right"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
WATERMELON NAy
FRUIT UAk ,
The Oldest and the Youngest Of
COlorado's Autumn Festivals.

The origin of Watermelon Day, which
is the father of all Colorado's fall festiv-
ais, was in September, 1879. 1t was pro-
jected by G.. W. Swink and the guests
were limited to the immediate vicinity of
Rocky Ford with few friends from La
Junta. The melons while enough for all
present, were served on door borrowed
from Santa Fe freight car for the oc-
casion. Then, and for ten years there
after, the citizens furnished an excellent
free lunch for all visitors. The popular
ity of the day became SO great that this
feature became too heavy q burden, and
three years ago the feast was limited to
watermelons and cantaloupes, with con-
siderate attention given to tho provision
of refreshments at fair prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
Free pills.

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago. and get free sample box
will convince you of their merits. These
pills are easy in action and are particu-
iarly effective in the cure of Constipation
and Sick headache. For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proven in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious SUBJ
stance and to be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action, but by
giving tone to stomach and bowels great
ly invigorate the system. Regular size
SOC per box. Sold by DR.. E. w. Kearby,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27

The Chieftain deplores the fact that
party managers seem to prefer the saloon
to the newspaper as an engine of polite
al warfare. Yes, but the Chieftain has
ever been careful to keep its columns
free from matter that would, in the
slightest degree, tend to weaken the pow
or of the saloon. 1t has, with the most
pains-taking diligence, fostered an ele.
ment in politics which is now being used
by candidates in preference to the daily
newspaper, 1t is sad situation, but we
fail to see how, the Chieftain can con-
sistently kick.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it free. Call on the advertised Drug
gists and get Trial Bottle free. Send
your name and address to Fl. E. Duczlen
4 Co., Chicago, and get sample box of
DR., Kings New Life Pills free, as we'll
us a copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, Free. All OF which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Trial bottles free at DIR. E. w.
Kearby's and DIR. Fenton's Drug stores.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
LEAp1Na otero county Democrats ar

LEADING Otero county Democrats are
divided on question of expediency rel
ative to the Legislative ticket. A portion
favor no nomination for representative
while others think full ticket should be
put in the field. Pending the county
convention at La Junta next Saturday
the probabilities are that no nomination
will be made, but that Messrs. Randall
and Crowley will have the track to them
selves,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
FRUIT DAY AT CANON CITY.

The enterprising little city at the up
per end of the fertile Arkansas valley has
reason to be proud OF its first fruit fes-
tiyal. Last Thursday its streets were
crowded as never before with guests who
came to accept the invitation TO fare
sumptuously on Fremont county fruits
Rocky Ford sent very large delegation,
our people being desirous OF reciprocating
the interest manifested by the Canonites
in Watermelon Day. AT Pueblo the
special Santa Fe train was greatly elong-
ated to accommodate the crowds which
surged against the iron fence of the
Union depot. On arrival at Canon City
we were welcomed by the home band and
escorted up to Main street which was the
point of interest during the afternoon.
Dinner was the first thought of most OF
the excursionists, and it was found that
every needed attention had been given to
this important matter. Restaurants were
abundant and excellent meals furnished
Mt low prices. About one o'clock the
sides of the great tent were lifted and the
fruit hungry 5000 given access to the 10
ton of apples. grapes, plums, pears and
peaches which were arrayed in tempting
piles. Paper plates to the number OF
1900 were laden with assorted fruit and
served to applicants. The supply Of
plates becoming exhausted the fruit was
handed out freely. SO much SO that a
new supply of five tons was required.
The Fremont horticultural society had
an exhibit Of fruit in the Opera House
which was magnificent proof OF the
fruit growing resources of the Arkansas
valley. The number of varieties of all
kinds of fruit was large and the quality
superior. Give Rocky Ford few more
years and we can fully equal! the display
in everyway.
During the afternoon the crowds were
amused by foot and bicycle races, a fire.
mans tournament, burro race, and the
penitentiary was open to all visitors in
such numbers as could be Accommodated
within the walls.
Thoughtful attention was given to the
comfort of visitors. The number of seats
provided in shady places we have never
seen equalled on a similar occasion. The
water supply was liberal. The churches
and school house were opened for the
comfort Of the public. The A, o. U. w.
brethren deserve especial mention for the
handsome manner in which they enter
tanned all callers at their large and finely
free for all and lake oflemopade placed
invitingly close. At the band head
quarters the Rocky Ford Band was SIM
ilarly treated. Free carriages rides were
furnished to the soda springs and the ad-
jacent fruit farms. B. F Rockfellow in
vited all to make use OF his splendid
lawn.
The citizens of Canon City are to be
congratulated on their excellent manage
ment and marked success which has at
tended their first Fruit Day, and we
doubt not that it will continue to grow
in attendance and popularity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27

A little weekly down the valley says
that $40 gold pieces were numerous in
the Republican county convention in Pu-
eblo. II those pretty things had only
been visible to the naked eye how happy
some OF us might have been!-Chieftain
If there was not bribery in that conven-
ton certain high-caste Pueblo Republi-
cans are wearing the mantle of Anannias.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
RuckIen's Arnlca Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale at DIR. Z. w.
Kearby's drug store. 36S-419
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
G. A. r. Camp Fire.

The G. A. R. posts of Rocky Ford and
LA Junta are making arrangements to
hold a county old soldiers reunion and
camp fire, in the Fair grounds at Rocky
Ford, on the Sth and 9th of October. II
will be basket picnic. The dinner and
camp fire will be on the evening of Mon
day, the Sth. Further particulars and
the complete program will be published
later.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
Sabiu is The Man

The eminent fitness of Fred. A. Sabin
for the office of district attorney is ac-
knowledged by men of all parties. AT
home, where best known, he is strongest.
and party lines have but little to do with
the vote he will have. Having legal abil-
ity, sterling integrity, and with all his
sympathies in favor of law and order,
Mr.. Sabin will make superior prose-
cutor.
OTERo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
THURSDAY, SEPT. 27, 1894.

DEsHA is valuable assistant to his
father in dragging into disgrace once
illustrious Kentucky name. The news
paper account OF his recent stabbing affair
shows that he is smoker Of cigarettes
and parts his hair in the middle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27

in the post office is displayed rad
ish grown by II. s. Holly which weighs
15 pounds and it looks tender enough for
eating.
Last Sunday J. @. Schwartz, of La
Junta, was in Rocky Ford after q load of
vegetables. His own horse was placed
in the livery stable and one of Haines'
horses taken for drive. The horse was
quite spirited but safe with ordinary
handling, and while going at good pace
was hit severe blow, which caused a
runaway. The buggy collided with a
telegraph pole and Schwartz was thrown
out and his right leg broken above the
knee. He was taken to La Junta on
Sundays evening train. The horse also
raceiYcd severe iniuries
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27

Watermelon Day has attained state
il not national reputation. The noted
a live Governor Routt) making speech
in 1891. The success of Watermelon
Day has inspired other localities to have
similar festivals in honor of their special
products. Potato Day, at Monument is
a noted occasion, attracting thousands.
Peach Day, which has brought glory to
the Grand Junction region, was next to
fall in line. Lastly we have Canon City g
Fruit Day. If Florence can devise some
way to make coal oil palatable thousands
will flock to Kerosene Day in that olea-
ginous clpital.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
OTERo.

We are moved to state, for the benefit
of those interested, that this Office is pre-
pared to furnish wedding cards of the
latest style on short notice.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
To Rest OH Sunday.

At special meeting of the council on
Tuesday night an ordinance was passed
providing for the closing OF all business
houses on the Sabbath, and assessing a
fine against anyone found guilty of vio-
lating its provisions. The ordinance was
passed at the request of number of
business men, and does not indicate that
the sentiment of the town is becoming
Puiitanic, but simply that the trademen
and their clerks desire one day of rest in
the week. Tho ordinance will be in ef-
feet after the first of next month, and the
public is requested to aid the merchants
in observing it by making purchases on
some other that the first day Of the week.
Those who work in the stores are as
much entitled to day Of rest as the
mechanic or laborer.-Lamar Sparks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27
Real Estate Sales.

One of the encouraging signs of the
times is the marked increase in the
number of real estate transfers. Practi.
cally nothing has been done In this line
Of business for many months, and little
movement is warmly welcomed. The
ing the past week:
Jos. r. Deweese sold half Of his quart
er section 81 mile south, to Miss Edith
E. Russell. The consideration was $2s
per acre, which includes a perpetual
water right under the High Line canal
Jas. Montgomery has purchased ol
Mrs. Hetty E. Tcwes house and LOT
iu the south eastern part OF town.
B. F. Wycoff has purchased OF Mrs
r. s. Moore 40 acres west of town for
$1,000.
The II. D. g. Nancrede farm of 14s
acres near Fowler was this week sold tc
Bradley & Becksted for $1,000.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27

Among the Farmers, Gardeners and
Frnit Growers.
J. H. Swift has left on the editorial
table q splendid specimen of the Bartlett
pear weighing twelve ounces.
A. P. Kouns has thus far this season
marketed over $500 worth of cantaloupes
from field OF two acres, and will con-
tinue shipments until frost. The ENTER-
PRISE is promised a complete showing Of
the results as soon as the season is over.
Early in July A. d. Best cut crop Of
red clover for seed which made hand
some yield AT that time he gave notice
that he should try to cut second crop.
Tuesday last he did SO. We're going out
to help in the threshing and can then give
complete returns Of this experiment in
rcd clover in the Arkansas valley.
Monday night considerable frost
visited the valley. TheUoretender vines
were somewhat wilted, but the damage
was slight. In our most important crop
Gust nov good will result instead OF
harm. y. NJ Lambert, our largest toma-
to grower. says that the killing of the
vinesAwill hasten the ripening of the to-
matoes the frost thus being decided
beneM ----- s
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-27

-Cattlemen, are encouraged by an ad-
vancing market.
Judge Elwell last week dissolved
the injunction which for some weeks has
prevented the building of dam at the
High Line head gate. A just decision
tardily rendered.
The Canning Co., have just received
another car load OF tomato cans, and are,
naturally, much interested in these cool
nights becoming no cooler. With frost
delayed yet two weeks the Canning Co.'s
stock will be away up. There is now in
the warehouse over 9, 800 cases of "a cans
each. A contract for the entire output
Of the plant may be closed in few days.
This week hay harvest is in full
blast on the third and fourth cuttings of
alfalfa, while the threshers are busy
hulling the seed from the first cutting.
Great country this, where hay harvest
lasts from early spring until heavy frost,
keeping a farmer profitably employed a
large portion of the year. And we have
room for hundreds more farmers who can
do as well, or better than is now being
done in the Arkansas valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

The experimenting school committee
will submit its report to the city gov
eminent the LIST of March. This
promptness will be certainly appreciated by
our citizens. In conversation with JOUR-
NAL reporter Rev. Mr.. Wyman of the COM
mittee said that the school year bad been a
very successful one. He has introduced
into the schools an admirable little book, for
supplementary reading, entitled "Dole's
American Citizen" Through it the pupils
have been enabled TO get a very
good idea of the various elements in
our popular form of government. During
the year all of the schools, save one, have
secured American flags. Nearly all the
pupils in the city have contributed some
thing towards this result and share in the
pride of ownership.
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AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Seryices-Ali Are Cordially Isvited Il
Attend.

GOSPEL SoNG SERVICE and address at Y.
M. A. rooms as usual at 4 z. M.
GosrrL TEMPERANCE meeting at the
rooms Of the w. c. T. Z. on Sunday at
Is p. NJ.
GOSPEL MEETINGS at 81 Capitol street on
Sunday at 10 so A. NJ. and p. M; also
on Wednesday evening at so.
ST. Marks CnURcu: Third Sunday in
Lent. Holy Communion A. NJ; morn
ing PRAYER, l.tany and sermon 10 80 A. M !;
evening prayer and sermon Z. M.
CONGREGATIONAL HrRcH: 1890 morn
ing worship and sermon by the pastor :
Ile+5 A. M. Sunday school; p. NJ,
Y.P. S. c. +. conservation services; seats
free.
UNITARIAN CuURcu Services at 10 80
A. NJ, " it'll sermon by Mr.. Newbert upon
AN Idea Gathered from Washin. to as
Birthday" Sunday school at Las. Seats
fre..
FREE BAPTIST CnuRcH: At 10 so A.
M. divine worship, with sermon by the
pa,tor: Sunday school at ~ NJ; young
peoples meeting At g.: ut Z, short address
followed by general service.
FrRsr BAPTIST CHURCH: Morning wor-
.hip with sermon by the pastor at 10 so.
The pastor will speak particularly to the
children and young people. Sunday school
At IL NJ; Y. P. S. C. f. meeting at 6 P.
NJ. general service at P. NJ.
WINTHROP STREET CnrRcm, Universe
list: The idea of Liberty" sermon BY
Rev. J. F. Leland, Sunday morning 81
1915; Sunday school at ii As; Y. T. c.
t., At G ?. M; At . L. NJ, lecture BY
MIR. B. A. Meade, postponed from last
week.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Pablic
wofship morning and evening. Sermon By
the pastor at 10 80 A. NJ. on .Oaf Great
est Need; = sermon at Z. so r. NJ. on The
Misuse Of the Tongue" Sunday school Il
noon; social service at P. n. Music BY
male quartet.
~ Il = IL s.sl
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The St. Croix News of Calais, has the
following, which will be read with great in
terest by Augusta and H.llowell people,
and possibly Mr.. Nelson himself
DR.. II. M. Taught, whose reputation as a
veterinary dentist AMI surgeon is second to
none, is the doctor who Looks after that
king of stations, Nelson. A man whose
abihty is recognized as being capable ofthe
care of horse such as Nelson, should be
guarantee sufficient for any one.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS.
AUGUSTA FIRE ALARM.


81. Cushnoc Heights, Cor. oxford and North.
ern Avenue.
y. Near Wcbber Il Cages Mill.
y. Water ST., Near Railroad Bridge.
81. Water St., Granite Bank Building.
Il. Break Key in Bangs Mill, East Side.
~. Cor. COny n Bangor sts.,
H. Cor fiddle & East Chest
nut SITS,
-. Arsenal, Cor. East'n Ave-,
10. Hospital, (Private).
e.. Foot of school st.,
II. Pettingilps Corner,
~. Pulp Mill, (Private),
II. Break Key in Engine House.
~. Bridge 81. Cor. spring.
-. Corner Sc wall aud Green SITS.
~. Corner winthrop and State SITS.
~. Corner State aud Western Avenue.
~ State House, (privnte).
Cl StuOletOn, Gage st.
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Sheriff Norton has "been under the
weather" for several days. He was obliged
to return from his trip to Boston after lie
had reached Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

William King. young boy, had his left
arm caught in the cog wheels of one the
mules" at the wards Mill Friday and
quite badly crushed and torn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Several Of the good folk at Hotel North
manifested their bsnevolence the other
evening. by presenting poor woman, who
does scrubbine in the hotel, with barrel OF
flour and other provisions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Some very fac pictures of the interior OF
banking room of the Augusta Safe De-
post & Trust Co. have been made by Mr..
II. r. True. A peculiar feature about the
picture is that reflection of gentleman
face ia the glass, on the front of the coun-
ter, shows in it. The man was sitting out
of range of the camera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Master Charlie Messer gave birthday
party to large number of his friends on
Wednesday evening At his home on Eastern
avenue which was highly enjoyed by all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Mr.. W. H. Carter has in another
column Of the Journal notice to
the effect that be will visit Gardiner
and Augusta immediately for the pur-
pose Of teaching pupils on piano and Or
ran. Prof. Carter holds certificates from
The Royal Academy Of Music ard has taken
Arst-class honors from the National Society
az Professional Musicians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Ps-The very HUMOROUS printer who set
myletter yesterday, was pleased to think he had
discovered way to speedy cure, that he made
several in reading my letter. POSSIBLY the
writing might have been little blind as it was
written in the rush Of large days business) how
ever, as he made the general meaning plain, have
decided to reward him with bottle of bitters
rather than to censure him. CLOVER BITTERS.
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Mrs. H. +. Tibbetts will leave today for
Boston and New York to attend the open
ing of spring millinery goods. She will be
absent some time selecting fine stock for
her spring trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Fred Cony and wife left Friday morning
for Houlton. where they will remain sew
eral dsy.. Mr.. Couy ~ill confer with sew
eral Of the parties there, who intend build.
ing next season, in regard to the use of ad.
amant in building walls.
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J. II. Greeley of China was in the city
Friiay evening. lie has just returned from
an extended visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Mr.. NJ. II. French gave whist party to
quite large company at his home on
Hospital street, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Misc Lydia Higgins, organist in the Free
Baptist church, viii leave today on . visit
Of several weeks to her lister in Provi-
dence, R. I. During her absence Mis-
Pauline johnson will oct - ofganist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

The northern lights presented magnif-
cent appearance, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

DIR. p. H. s. Vaughn and wife are II
Skowhegan spending few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Mr.. C. L. Perry. the veteran livery man,
has been i'll for several days but is recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-24

Two coats of paint have been put on the
ce,ling and walls of Novelty hall and one
more is to be added to complete the job.
The ceiling 10 white and the walls light
orange. The carpenters finished work Fri
day