Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

OF Conner 4 Son were finely engraved by
VIM. Hudson with elaborate work imita-
tive of pen drawing. The engraving was
done when the melons were small but
grew and enlarged in perfect proportions
as the melons progressed towards lus-
cious maturity.
The rich farming country under the
Holbrook ditch was well represented by
an excellent display of corn, onions, po-
G. Washburn, DIR. Fenton and j. Il.
Wasson.
F. M. Berry, of Beulah, had one Of the
most interesting exhibits on tho grounds.
It contained several varieties each OF the
leading cereals, the best showing OF
grasses ever made here and superior
assortment of vegetables.
One Of tho largest and finest collec-
tions Of vegetables in the alfalfa palace
was raised by Jos. Stretz, Of Rocky Ford.
It contained almost every known vege-
table and all were good.
The Ordway Mercantile Co., had fine
general exhibit among which was some
were labelled: "Not grown at Ordway."
Mr.. Farmer, of Pueblo, had some re-
markable fine onions on exhibition.
| THE LAST DAY.
The closing day of the fair was fitting
Termination to an exhibit which was a
great success in every particular. The
weather was faultless and the attend
ance most excellent for the third day of
the show. The smaller number present
gave opportunity for careful examin-
alton and study OF the many valuable
exhibits which was not possible during
Thursdays crush. The horticultural
hall and alfalfa palace were both COM
fortably filled with admiring visitors.
The array of the valleys products made
an impression on the minds of hundreds
of practical farmers from various sections
of the union that will early bear fruit in
largely increased immigration in Colo
RADIO.
There were six entries in the baby
show in the afternoon, the prize being
| awarded to Mrs. I. L. Potter's infant.
The show took place in the grand
stand and its management was subject to
this criticism: The judges faced the
throng of people, and not the blessed
babies-and the said judges Messrs,
Washburn, Thompson, and Fox, were
not nearly 30 handsome as the infantile
humanity entered in competition for Geo.
Emerton's silver toilet case Immediate
ly after the decision the judges took to
the woods to escape the wrath OF five dis
appointed women.
GENERAL NOTES.
r. g. Nosbit, of Pueblo, q veteran fair
worker, was valuable assistance as sup
erintendent in the alfalfa palace.
The showing Of fine cattle and hogs
while not great in quantity was superior
in quality.
Many Of our visitors never saw SO
many watermelons in one pile and never
/ expect to agaln-unless they visit Rocky
Ford next year.
About forty members of the Irrigation
Congress were given a drive over Crowley
& Sous Fairview orchard and the Exper-
iment Station.
La Junta did nobly on Watermelon
Day, leaving hardly enough people in
town to put out a chicken-coop conhagra-
| ton had one occurred.
Three visiting bands, from Garden
City, Canon City and Trinidad added
much to the enjoyment of the occasion.
class too.
So successful an exhibition of the pro-
ducts and resources of the Arkansas val
ley cannot but attract wide attention not
only to the Rocky Ford region but be of
great benefit to the State at large.
| During Thursday while the grand
stand was crowded to its fullest capacity
and standing room at a premium Presi-
dent Swink's wisdom in strengthening
the floor supports was clearly confirmed.
The assignment of space to refresh
ment stands, amusements, etc. In the
rear end of the grove was an innovation
which contributed to the comfort of all
concerned and utilized to good advantage
all the shaded territory.
The irrigation engineers who accom-
panied the Congress took trip to the
headgates Of the Holbrook and Rocky
Ford bitches, and were accompanied by
Prof. Whitney, of the q. i. agricultural
department who gathered samples Of soil
for analysis.
A. D. Best was the winner OF the $50
corn planter and check rover offered by
the Rocky Ford Mercantile Co., for the
best SOW and pigs. Mr.. Best's pen con-
tanned Poland China Berkshire stock and
they were beauties-that is, in 30 far as d
hog can be said to be really handsome.
H. F. Hagen's exhibit Of honey and a
section of bees at work won much atten-
ton. Mr.. Foster. one of the leading
apiarists Of the United States, was pres.
ent and expressed the opinion that the
comb honey which Mr.. Hagen had on
exhibition was fully equal to the best
that was to be seen at the Worlds Fair.
The great crowds Of people were hand
died without accident and the fair as a
whole may be said to have given as uni
versal satisfaction as possible where so
many people and tastes are concerned.
| It is the general verdict that more uni
formly successful and profitable agricul-
turaI exposition was never known in Col
orado.
An exciting scene was presented Thurs
day evening as the thousands OF visitors
gathered about the depot to embark for
home. The hustle of the enormous
crowd, the whistles and bells of the en-
| Rines and the music of the bands suggest
ed that section Of Chicago during the
Worlds Fair had been preserved and
transported to this portion Of "the great
/ American desert"
The manner in which the Santa Fe
handled the vast throng of excursionists
is deserving of high praise. Every pass
enger coach on the Colorado division was