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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

wrote to you last March that Peter has
found in the pipe of the school stove .
81 have not had any letter from you,
Mr.. Tillinghast," said Margaret. But
as she spoke remembrance of the
morning of the LIST of April dawned
upon her "If l burned one" she
added, lit was quite by accident. / do
remember of burning some-some pa
pers."
And just then the old people toddled
in together.
1--WE taken my slipper to Peter"
said the old woman, land his grand
father is cutting switch for him; and
here, miss, is the letter. I've wrapped
it in paper that it shan't muck your
gloves. And l pray you both forgive
the lad, for he's but young"
Il owe him no grudge." said the min
lister, with sparkling eye. mo more
fogging, please. Miss Parker, think
we go the same way. Good-by, friends "
And so the two walked out of the
little house together.
The shadows were long upon the
road, for the winter evening was set
ting in. He drew close to her and
looked down into her face.
You never read that letter, Peggy?''
he said.
No" she answered, in a whisper
But you know what is in it very
WE'LL" said the man. MANY waters
cannot quench love, nor the seas drown
it. If a man should give all the sub
stance of his house for love it should
be utterly condemned"
They walked on side by side. After
awhile he took her hand and drew it
through his arm, and she let it lie
there.
And so the minister has wife and
the parsonage a mistress, aud every
one is quite content; for good, fat Mrs.
Mapleson had never dreamed of his in
tentions, or of matrimony And old
Mrs. Simms was beyond measure as
tonished when the scapegrace Peter
was engaged as odd boy at the parson-
age.
Few would have forgiven you as
they have, Peter" she said to her
grandson. mind you do your duty"
But duty is what Peter would have
shirhed.-N. Y. Ledger.
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Dover Chests of olden DAYS.

In Holland the dover chest once
formed part of every brides equip
ment. Less portable, but more slightly
than the Saratoga" trunk, it fulfilled
its purpose with grace and dignity,
passing down as an heirloom from
generation to generation. The modern
chest is an easy thing to secure, but
these the up-to-date girl holds in dis
dain; her chest must be really antique,
of carved oak, of English or Flemish
make, or deliberately inlaid with mar
queterie of colored woods and dated or
initiated with figures and characters
eloquent of other times and manners
There are very few of the genuine old
fashioned dover chests to be seen
on this side of the Atlantic. One of
them in this city is very massive af-
fair, weighing several hundred pounds.
Buffalo Commercial.
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have had trouble; and the cobbler and
his wife were listening intently, wher
rap came at the door and it was
pushed open.
May l come IMP" said soft voice
and lady in gray cloak entered.
The minister looked up from his
page. 1t was too late for the lady te
retreat with dignity.
go on with your reading, sir, and
let me be one of your audience" she
said, calmly, as she took her seat And
SO the two old lovers met face to face
again, for it was Margaret Parker who
had entered. She sat in her gray cloak
opposite the reader, and her face grew
little paler. But the Bible shook in
his hand, and he dared not look ur
after her first bow. Had it been anv
thing but the sacred volume, he could
not have gone on, and, as it was, l am
afraid he did not know what he was
reading, even while his lips were utter
ing Jobs oft-quoted speech: 1.-The Lord
gave and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord" and
with them he closed the book.
81 am obliged to go now" he said,
confusedly. II am glad to see you SC
comfortable. 1t was kind Of"
Grandmother" shouted voice from
the kitchen door,
Don't yell so, child" replied Il L
grandmother.
I've got 70 I'm too black too =
in" howled Peter from AFFAIR." T"TAere's
letter up the stove-pipe It's all SCOT,
but I've read it. It's to Miss Parker,
from Mr.. Tallinghast.
Hold your tongue, Peter" cried the
old man.
'Oh, granny, it's a love-letter from
the minister" cried Peter.
Hold your tongue, or I'll he the
death of your shouted the cobbler
hobbling out of the room. The old
woman followed with a flaming coun.
tenance. Peter was heard to shrieb
for mercy
The minister stood opposite to Mar.
garet. They were alone.
you might have answered it. even
if you burnt it," he said, reproachfully.
Indeed" said Margaret, 81 do not
know what you all mean"
81 presume" replied Mr.. Filling.
hast that it is the letter which ]
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And as he glanced at the calen ar for
the day of the month, happy idea oc-
CURED to him, and he dated it the fol-
lowing day-the beginning of spring,
q new season of fresh life!
Was there ever yet schoolboy too
good to send his teacher comic picture
on April FOOLS day?
Certainly Miss Margaret Parker's
scholars were not, and she knew it,.
She was aware of what was in store
for her, and had made up her mind
what to do before she entered the
school doors on the 1st of April, 1891.
The boys were assembled in full
force. The girls also, but Miss Parker
knew very well that the girls were in
nocent of pictures drawn by them
selves. The pile of thin, coarse envel-
opes upon her desk were none of them
addressed by The girls. She smiled
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WHEN WHITING TO ADVER'pIsERs PLEASE
state that you saw the Adxertjsement In thIs-
paper.
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GENTLEMEN COLONISTS.
Some Reasons Why They Have Failed In
Manitoba.

A correspondent of the Times
writing from Manitoba, remarks that
the sons of gentlemen who go out to
settle as farmers get very unsatisfac.
tory results They rely on remittances
from home instead of trusting to their
own energy, end, in many cases, hav-
ing done badly and become embar4
raised, end by becoming loafers at the
township bar.
That is the general experience,
though of course, there have been ex-
even worse tale of failure than Mani
toba. There are many reasons for it..
One is that the young men sent out
are often those who have been a little
wild at home, and man is not cured
Of incipient taste for drink or bad COM
pany by finding himself in a country
where his friends and relatives can eX-
ercise no supervision over him.
Another is, that an educated man,
finding solitude intolerable in times
when work is slack, is apt to escape ia
the nearest town where there is a gen.
tlemen's club, and this, though it is a
mild form of extravaganza, wastes his
reserve fund and puts him at disad-
vantage with his neighbors who stick
to their holdings
Then, again, ordinary farming has a
great deal of dirty work about it,
which your gentleman dislikes, and
depends for success on the capacity to
drive hard bargains, which the gentle
man is generally deficient in. The
best cure, as the ''Times" correspond
ent suggests, would be for every edu-
Gated man to take out his sister with
him. Probably she would marry and
leave him in year, but in that case
he would only require to marry the
other mans sister after time. --~ Weat-
minister BUDGET.
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Mamma-Why, Howard! why do you
eat those cakes SO greedily? You have
plenty of them.
Little Howard-I know it. That :
why I'm afraid my appetite will be
gone before the cakes are. Truth.
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frightening 1t Out.

Primus Ito comparative stranger)-
Do you see that handsome lady over
yonder?
Secundus-Yes
Primus-I held her hand Tor an hour
lust night.
Secundus-Sir, that is my wife.
Primus-O-er-well, you see she mis-
took me for some one else. Judge,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
Four Big Successer.

Having the needed merit to moro than
make good all the advertising claimed
have reached a phenomenal sale. Dr..
Kings New Discovery, for consumption,
coughs and colds. each bottle guaranteed
Electric Bitters, the great remedy for
liver, stomach and kidneys. Bucklen's
Arnics Salvc, the best in the world, and
DR. Kings New Life pills, which arc .
perfect pill. All these remedies arc guar
anteed to do just what il claimed for
them and the dealer whose name il at
tached herewith will be glad 70 tell you
more of them. Sold at Dr.. .E. w. Kerr
by's drug store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
oTERo COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
ORDWAY.

ORDWAY.
speclai CORRESPONDENCE OF the ENrERpRIsE.
Percy Stevens and Len Spicklemire
will take vacation at their homes in Kan.
sas, having started Thursday.
Chas. Webster is suffering from ty.
phoid fever.
Dr. Matthewson made trip into Lin.
coin county to attend the Moseley fam
lily.
Miss Freeman was the victim OF run.
awsy last week. Though not seriously
injured she was bruised and famed
enough to confine her to the house.
Ordway dealers would like to see sam.
Piles from the coal mines.
There will be number Of buildings
erected in the near future, including q
new hotel.
Mr.. II. G. Miller Of Pueblo, and expe-
rienced bonkkeeper and eroceryman, is in
the employ Of the Ordway Mercantile Co
T. E. Partner, a delinquent tax col
lector, is spending a few days in our Vi.
cinity after the more dilatory ones.
Walter Perkins is visiting friends in
Iowa.
Rev. I. j. Keator has just returned
from Catlin, where he has been holding q
protracted meeting.
B. F. Powels of Chicago has been with
us several days taking view Of the coun-
try.
SnuDDRR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
Marvsls.s ass.it..

From letter written by Rev. J. Gun
derman, of Dimondale, Mich, we ara
permitted to make this extract: II have
no hesitation in recommending DR.. Kings
New Discovery as the results were al
most marvellous in the case Of my wife.
While was pastor of the Baptist church
at Riyes Junction she was brought down
with Pneumonia succeeding Il grippe.
terrible psrosysms of couehiDs would
seemed as il she could not survive them.
A friend recommended Dr.. Kings New
Discovery: it was quick in its work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
tottles free at DR.. E. w. Kearbys drug
store. Regular size 60c and d.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

Senator Swink is now having Sur
veyor Crresy survey and plat Swink's
First Addition on the north side of town,
and Swink's Second Addition just south
Of the town limits. The lots in both
5 acres, and the plating is for the pur-
pose of meeting the present and prospec-
tive demand for gardening aud fruit crll-
ture. # is now widely understood that
Rocky Ford land is very cheap at the
prices asked. As compared with the
Fremont county prices our land is "dirt
cheap" 8 acres here selling for the price
Of one near Canon and our land hns ev-
cry advantage for fruit possessed by
Fremont county, and in addition grows a
range Of products which cannot be raised
near the foot hills, The man who is
thinking of buying an AFkansas Valley
farm would do we'll to buy before we
raise another big crop Of fruit as the
price is sure to advance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
-Business men Of Rocky Ford NAL

-Business men of Rocky Ford make
q mistake in sending out Of town for job
print psnsins na. Of any kind II the Ente.psss
We viii provide the needed type, etc.
However We think our facilities are now
up to the requirements Of our business.
Patronize home institutions and you
thereby aid in enlarging the general bus
iness Of the town. When an out-of-town
solicitor asks your orders say to him that
you have a newspaper office at home
which il wnFkipg bard 70 build up the
town and county, by making their adyan-
tages and resources known abroad, and
that you think such efforts deserve the
support Of all Of Rocky Ford's business
men. All we ask is proper appreciation
Of the service the Enterprise is rendering
to the community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

Saturday was busy day in town.
All Of the merchants had an excellent
trade and the streets were crowded with
farmers wagons and buggies.
Last Friday Thos. Rsa shipped s
cars OF cattle to Kansas City, Geo. Rip
pie cars to Emporis, and j. A. Birnley
Z cars to Cottonwood Falls, Ks.-a total
OF 18 cara. Who says that Friday ID an
unlucky day?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
PATTERSON yALLEY.

The Bent Otero improvement Co. is
building another brick house in the val.
ley.
Geo. Forbes has rented portion of his
farm to newly arrived citizen and il
building house for his use.
Clint De Long is planning to build at
an early day.
John Inskeep has purchased land Of
the BentOtero Improvement Co. and
will soon build thereon,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

J. W: Potter says that the Holidays in
the early times were often celebrated by
COW pony races, the contestants coming
from long distances to enjoy the sport.
Mrs. Potters first Christmas in the valley
was made notable by call from fiiend
nslng long distance away, 1t being
months.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

- ~ - eoA
The election was followed by work in
the third degree, Alex Best being the
victim. About II O'Clock Charley Reck-
er superintended the serving Of fine
lunch in which roast turkey figured
prominently. The attendance was large
and the meeting a very enjoyable one
throughout.
Among those present from other points
were J. Q. Fox Of Seymour, Iowa, r L.
King of Fowler, j. G. Yroman, w. H.
McCaskill and Jos. Elmer Of Catlin.
This is Mr.. Effner's first visit to the
Ford for ten weeks, and he received a
hearty welcome from the brethren. He
will be compelled to carry crutches for a
few weeks yet.
It was resolved to hold public install
lation and supper Thursday evening
next, Dec. 27. The following committee
OF arrangements was appointed: DR.. w.
E. Fenton, VIM. Matthews, B. q.
Dye. I. d. Hale and Chas. Rocker.
Sub committees were appointed a.
follows: On program = E. j.
Smith and Mrs. Winchell. On Supper
Mesdames @. w. Fenlason, J. w. Potter,
L. N. Hendricks and w. E. Fenton. On
arrangements and decorations b.
o. Dye. The Odd Fellows hall was Sc
cured for the occasion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
Bucklen's Arnlca salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chil:
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 ut DR.. E. W.
Kearby's drug store. 36S-419
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

In a recent item steting the large re-
ceipta OF corn by Ellingwood 4 Hauck,
the l.ocky Ford Mercantile Go. and Geo.
Hammond, We overlooked the Rocky
Ford Milling and Elevator Co., the larg-
est dealer in town. Mr.. Gracey says
their shipments have been very large and
yet continae, Pueblo being a large pur-
chnser. The corn pens which were re-
ssniy asan ips s&Psa and .ns f.ea MT sssf s
soon be at them again. This is emphat-
ically corn country as proven by the
large quantities raised and the superior
quality OF the ears. We have on our ta-
bic as we write samples brought us by
Walter Calkins, which were raised by d.
II Smith, which are as large and fine
corn as could be desired.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

We desire to thank the citizens of
Otero county and the business men of
Rocky Ford for the liberal patronage ex-
tended the Enterprise during 1894 Our
wish is that the New Year shall bring to
the business men, farmers and fruit
growers Of Otero county large measure
of prosperity--andt that the Enterprise
may be with them to aid in and share
the hoped for good times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

County Commissioner Washburn at
tended the state meeting of commission.
ers at Denver last week and reports that
much good was done. Among the SUBJ
jects considered was the cutting down
Of election advertising expenses and the
repeal OF the law requiring Q certain
kind of ballot box to be used. A legis-
lature committee was appointed, Of which
Mr.. Washburn was one, to present the
recommendation of the commissioners
to the approaching general assembly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

r o and J. W. McClain of Catlin
have recently shipped in carload of
from Utah and will this week receive
two more cars.
"A five inch snow was heartily vel
coined on Christmas and many OF our
citizens were thereby reminded Of the
Holidays back east.
j. A. Lsrmore has our thanks for q
basket OF the very finest Of sweet po-
tatoes.
The Golden Rule reports an unex.
pectedly large trade last week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

Those who are intending to submi.
essays in competition for apple premium
are reminded that the time is getting
short. The papers must be in the En-
terprise Office or in the hand Of Cleo. A.
Kilgore, La Junta, by Jan. LIST, 1895.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

The Colorado legislature will meet
next Wednesday, Jan. 5pd. The session
should be short one, as the less changes
there are made id the laws the better for
the people. There are amendments which
should be made, but all really needed
legislature can be finished In few
weeks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

The Enterprise hopes that its readers
all enjoyed Merry Christmas and wishes
them u Happy New Year. May the year
1885 bring to them all the anticipated
prosperity aud happiness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

The year now closing has been the
best in the history Of Rocky Ford except
the boom times OF 1887. And the pros
pect is that 1896 will bring an advance in
material prosperity greater than enjoyed
during the past twelve months,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

The first chapters OF the promised
continued story will be found in this
iesue. To those who are borrowing the
the present is d good time to subscribe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

TAKE the world, dear. az you And It.;
II 1t fruwus-why. never mind It!
Even when darkest skies nre frowuinE,
Ratnbows all tho storms are crowning!
-AtlautR COpStitutiou
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

AT recent slugging match in New
Orleans one of the toughs was killed.
This little incident has brought to the
front the question of stopping further ex.
hibitions Of this kind. We see no reason
why bad citizen who wants to get killed
in that way should not have the priv.
letye
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

This issue Of the Enterprise will be
u good one to mail to your eastern
friends US substitute for those letters
you promised to write but did not Ex-
ira copies can be had at the office in
wrappers for 5 cents each.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27

The county commissioners will meet
Jan. Th.
%. Bail and ". T. Ball, of Foose-
land. ILL.,, are among the recent arrivals
who have been attracted to Rocky Ford
to make this their future home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
Masonic Installation and supper.

The Masonic brethren held meeting
of unusual interest last Thursday even
ing. First came the election OF officers
for the ensuing year which resulted as
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
unremitting Attention TO the Wants Of the Public

Which has characterized their efforts dur
ing the past year will enable them to not only
hold the trade now enjoyed, but largely in
crease it. They believe that Big Stocks and
Low Prices will make
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
December's subscriptisn Receipts.

During the present month we have ,e-
ceived the following payments on sub
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-27
MAXWELLS GREETING!
The Compliments
Of the Season

From Maxwell Bros. to their many patrons
in Otero County, with thanks for the very lib
erai patronage of the past year. They trust
that by the same
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04
A NEW GRANDPA.

The happiness of Mr.. and Mrs. ).
A. Riveus was increased last night by
the arrival at their home of fine boy
the first of their connubial felicity.
While the parents are elated over
this addition to their family ranks,
Mr.. r. Hardy is doubly so, notwith-
standing the fact that it promotes
him to the ranks of grandpas. His
honors bear lightly on his shoulder,
if any difference is noticeable, his step
today being rore brisk and his look
more dignified than that for which he
was already greatly noted. The Ard
moreite congratulates all parties,
wishing the youngster and his grand
pa . long and progressive life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

Judge Scots court was occupied
again today in hearing the case
against Mark Bowling ct al, for ma
licious mischief. The testimony was
closed this afternoon and the argu-
ment of counsel was in progress at
the hour of going to press. 1t is i'm
possible to foreshadOw the result.
Later.-Since the above was put in
type, the defendants, four in number
were held to await the action of the
grand jury in the sum of $500 each
which they readily gave.
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N. r. GREGORY g. co.
MISTAKE CORRECTED.

The notice which appears on the
first page Of today's paper calling at
tentiOn to the ladies' ice cream sup
per should be, "wil be served Mon
day from 4 to 10 O'Clock p. m, in the
Cruce building" Please note the
correction aud act accordingly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

Charley Cravens, we'll and favora-
BILE known as the gentlemanly pre-
scriptionist at John t. Alexanders, 10
visiting in Memphis Tenn. We wisA
him a pleasant trip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

Twenty-Five thousand dollars worth
of goods regardless of cost to be sold
within the next sixty days. The
stock consists of everything to be
found in q first class general mer-
chandise store. Old Racket Store
stand. tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

DR.. G. w. Porter, OF Lebanon, is in
the city as witness In tle road trouble
case now in progress before COmmis-
sion Scott. lie is the guest of his
accomplished daughter Miss Georgia,
while here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

j. w. Putnam representing q most ex-
cellent paper, the Fort Worth Gazette,
ia in the city in the interest of that
journal. Mr.. Pullman is one of the
most racy correspondents in the
south and as such, we may expect
something interesting from Ard
more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

The bankrupt stock Of goods
bought by w. y. Duston at 43 cents
on the dollar will bo sold at hard
time prices for the next sixty days.
The goods are new and oil the best
quality. Sale commences next Mon
daY. 4 2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

D. Davies & Co., have opened up .
planning mill east of the railroad and
they are doing q rushing business.
This is no small enterprise and one
which We wish the greatest success.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

The Kentucky Meat Market has the
finest refrigerator in the Indian Ter
ritory for the preservation of meats etc
If YOU want the best of fresh meats
don't fail to give it trial. Opposite
the Court House. If
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

DIR. J. +. Robertson is sole owner
of the Cash Drug Store having bought
at assignees sale the undivided half
interest of l.. B. Robertson. Parties
needing anything in that line will find
it to their interest to get his prices.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04
soon.
Do you WANT

q desk, writing table, counters, shelv-
inc. or any cabinet or job work OF
any hind, then call at cabinet and job
s1ao, onpoai4e pOstofice and have tho
work done 10 it ought to be.
If w. Is. LAWRENCE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

The entire stock of general mer-
chandise, formerly. be4ongiDg to L. B.
Robertson, will be sold by w. o. Dus-
ton regardless of cost for the next
sixty days at the old Racket Store
stand. Sale commences next Mon
dav. 2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-05-04

Freah fish on ice at Kentucky
Meat Mrrket. Received every Tues-
day and Thursday evenings from
Daugherty. Att