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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
Canning Factory Prospects.

Last week B. u. Dye and DIR.
E. w. Kearby. visited Pueblo,
Colorado Springs and Denver in
the interests of the canning fac
tory, principally to arrange for the
handling of the large prospective
output Of tomatoes. They found
that Rocky Ford tomatoes have a
splendid reputation and will sell
readily anywhere. Several COM
mission houses are anxious to take
the entire product of the factory
for the coming season. With
such an excellent demand and
the growing crop looking SO prom
Using the Rocky Ford Canning Co.
has a bright outlook for business.
The area planted in tomatoes at
Rocky Ford is much larger than
ever before and the crop never
looked so we'll as now. It is
about two weeks earlier than usual
and the work of canning will be-
gin early in August. To handle
the immense amount of tomatoes
that now seem almost assured will
require large additions to the
machinery and buildings. The
capacity of the latter will probably
be doubled. Mr.. Dye estimates
that the product of the factory
this year will reach 10, 200 cases,
all of which he says can find q
ready market in Pueblo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
The Cripple creek war, it is said, will
cost El Paso county 100000.

The Cripple creek war, it is said, will
cost Ell Paso county 100000.
If there are any idle men in this sec
ton it is because they have not hunted
work. The valley is just now a scene Of
great industrial activity.
The fire cracker crop is about ripe
and will soon be harvested with much
enthusiasm. The boy who is deprived
of this sport July 4th, has his patriotic
instincts rspressed in q way that is cruel
to the boy and detrimental to the growth
Of love Of country.
At the two last meetings Of the town
council there has been no quorum. The
prohibition ordinance has been passed to
its second reading, and the supposition is
that the lack of a quorum was for the
purpose Of preventing the enactment of
that measure.
Now is an excellent time to cut down
the weeds which are growing about many
premises in town. Do not let them go to
seed and thus largely increase their num-
Der next year. A little sttention to the
looks Of things about town property will
add greatly tO the attractiveness of Rocky
Ford. No other town in the state has
finer shaded streets, now let there be an
universal movement toward giving an
appearance Of neatness to the surround
ngs Of all homes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

w. R. Dye reports his 100 acres Of
corn doing nicely. He has planted the
old-fashioned way and listed corn, side
by side and will at the close Of the season
be able to make an instructive report on
comparative merits of the two methods Of
corn culture.
Hotel De Seely is just receiving it's
final coat Of paint from the brushes Of A.
A. Noble, making it look as handsome as
q new house. Father Atkinson has yet
some interior improvements to make be-
fore it will be just to suit him.
One of the finest 5-acre fruit tracts
in the Valley is that belonging to Judge
George A. Kilgore, adjoining the city on
the south. 1t is set out to apple, pear,
peach, plum and other trees, beside small
fruits, and almost ready to come into
bearing.-Watermelon.
The members Of the Rocky Ford
Dancing Club held their usual ball last
Saturday evening. The members present
claim it to have been the most enjoyable
event OF the season. The club will con.
tinue to hold dances every Saturday ev-
eninR.
Senator Swink was called to Catlin
Saturday morning for consultation IN re-
gard to damages to the Catlin canal dam
caused by the late flood. Some injury
was effected at the north end of the dam
where it was not sufficiently protected
from the ravages Of such an unexpected
and unprecedented overflow.
r. o. McClain General Manager OF
the High Line Canal, snd B. f. Powell,
Division Superintendent, visited Boone
on Saturday to inspect the dam which
was somewhat injured by the late flood,
the water cutting around one end. The
damage, however, is not such as to inter
fere with the water supply, all farmers
along the line being furnished with all
needed irrigation facilities.
Among Rocky Ford's visitors last
Friday were II. P. Worries and Robert
Grant, OF Pueblo, G. A. Kilgore, of La
Junta; Jas Beatty, Of Catlin: They were
consulting an important ditch matters
relating to the pending suit wherein the
La Junta and Lamar canal antagonizes
the interests of several canals in Otero
county by seeking to obtain decree of
court giving that company priority dat
ing back Of that now on record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

THE absence from town of a portion of
the artesian well executive committee
has prevented meeting of that body
since our last issue, but some progress is
being made. A copy Of the assessors
roll for Rocky Ford has been made and
the committee will be in shape to solicit
in few days In the meantime letters
are being received from various artesisn
we'll borers asking for . chance at the
job. We hope to be able by next week
to be able to report that substantial
progress has been made.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. J. Gun
derman, of Dimondale, Mich, We are
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 Sives Junction she was brought down
with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe.
Terrible paroxysms of coughing would
last hours with little interruption and IL
seemed as il she could not survive them.
A friend recommended DR.. Kings New
Discovery; it was quick in it's work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
bottles free at E. W. Kearby's drug
store. Regular size Soc, and $1.OO.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
Town lot to exchange for a buggy.
Enquire at ENrKRPRIsE office.

Town lot to exchange for a buggy.
Enquire at ENTKRPRIsE office.
The Golden Rule was seen opening
q number of boxes of new goods Q few
days since.
The great cattle round up, which
started at the state line, has now reached
this vicinity.
-E. J. Smith rejoices in the possession
Of q new buggy purchased through W.
8. Swink 4 Co.
Crowley & Sons Fairview orchard
took 40 gallons of gooseberries to La
Junta on Saturday.
Will Gerbing and r. v. Waterman
are doing an extensive job Of alfalfa har-
vesting on the shares.
j. W. Phenicie contributes much to
the support Of life in La Junta by ship
ments Of produce Of various kinds.
Horace Knight is now busy caring
for the alfalfa on W. E. Anderson's 600
acres east of town, which he has leased
for the season.
%. 2. Tuttle L Son have the contract
for the wood work on the new post Office
building, Larmore Bros. are now at
work on the walls.
"A portion of Maxwell Bros. jewellery
has been found under a culvert near La
Junta, but no other trace OF the thieves
has been found, although they were seen
to enter La Junta the morning after the
robbery.
We have used due diligence to pro-
cure copy OF the La Junta 4th of July
program for publication this week but
have failed to get it. A creditable Gel
ebration is to be held but of what char
acter we are not advised.
B. q. Dye informs us that the Rocky
Ford region is attracting gardeners from
the vicinity of Pueblo who have found
the cultivation of the bottom lands Of
that portion Of the valley to involve too
much risk from floods. Frank Murray
has leased the Doc. Wright acres and
10 acres belonging to g. W. Gill, now of
Pueblo. Two other gardeners from Pu-
eblo are prospecting for locations and
will probably lease land adjacent to the
Dye & Stevenson lake, just across the
river.
The Santa Fe is just now offering
Cripple Creek being inclnded in the list
of their half-rate Fourth Of July tickets.
Tickets will be sold July 3rd, and 4th,
and good for return on the 9th. Another
low rate is offered for the labor congress
at Denver, July 18th, for which
tickets will be sold at one fare for the
round trip. These tickets will be sold
July End, and be good for return July
7th.
The stockholders Of the Rocky Ford |
canal held an important meeting last !
and decided to rebuild the head |
gate at q point slightly further up the
river, but shortening the line about LOCO
teet. 1t is estimated that the cost Of the
headgate will be about 81, 200 and that
of excavating the new line of the canal
about $4,000, the total expense possibly
,eaching $4,000. Many Of the assess-
nents will be worked out by the stock
,olders. cash being expended for mater
al only. !,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

THE National Irrigation congress meets
at Denver, Sept. 3rd, and there is move
ment on foot to have the entire body OF
delegates make an excursion to Rocky
Ford on Watermelon Day. such visit
from distinguished men interested in ir-
representing all portions of the
arid district of the o. 8. would give our
annual feast additional fame throughout
the nation, as well as spread widely the
advantages of the Arkansas valley. We
trust that we shall be favored with the
presence of the National Irrigation
CONGRESS,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
The Swink-Wiederman Trial Post
pOned.

Last Friday when the case
against Jos. Wiederman for re-
sisting Constable Swink came up
for trial before Squire Robins .
change of venue was taken to
Squire Clark's court by the defen-
dant. If there are no further
postponements the case will be
heard next Saturday. The COM
plant alleges with the usual legal
verbosity, that Jos. Wiederman
willfully, beat, bruise, wound, and
assault w. s. Swink. against the
peace and dignity of the state of
Colorado" Judge JAS. Hoffmire
was in town on Saturday to defend
Mr.. Wiederman, while his son,
Deputy District Attorney Hof1
mire was on hand to look after the
prosecution.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
Four Big Successes.

make good all the advertising claimed
for them, the following four remedies
have reached phenominal sale. DR..
Kings New Discovery, for consumption,
Coughs and Colds. each bottle guaran-
teed--Electric Bitters, the great remedy
for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Buck
LENS Arnica Salve, the best in the world,
and DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are
perfect pill. All these remedies aFe
guaranteed to do just what is claimed
for them and the dealer whose name i
attached herewith will be glad to tell you
more Of them. Sold at DR.. E. w.
Kearby's drug store. 36s-371
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

The voters of Rocky Ford should not
forget the school election tomorrow,
June 18th, at the old school house. The
question of free text books will be voted
on and there should be full attendance
Of all Interested. The indications are
that the district will vote in favor Of fur
text books free to all pupils.
The polls will be open from to 6 o'clock,
enabling all to register their views.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

IT has been reserved for Colorado to
have the stigma Of having masked mob
tar and feather a state official. We do
call to mind that any other state in the
Union ever had the disgrace of similar
outrage to stain its name. The nature Of
the offence against law and order calls
for the strongest efforts to detect the
perpetrators and the severest penalty
provided by law upon their conviction.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
False.

Mrs. Ella NJ. Mcclure, of the
La Junta Advertiser, on Saturday
issued a poster reading as follows,
which explains itself:
The statement made in to-night's
Watermelon, to the effect that I
signed the Republican League
enrolment is not true. I did not
sign the document referred to and
the publication of my name in
that connection was without my
knowledge or authority. I have
nothing to do with the editorial
management of the The Adver-
tiser-Forum. Mr.. Mcclure has
complete control of that. The
Advertiser-Forum is democratic
and will 30 remain.
Respectfully Yours,
Mrs. Ella NJ. Mcclure.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

LET every farmer and stockmau in
Otero County be preparing some exhibit
for the coming fair, Sept 9Th, 9Th, and
7th. The directors Of the Fair Associa-
ton are doing brave thing in offering
such an array Of premiums in these hard
times, and every public-spirited citizen
Of the county should stand by them in a
matter which is of 30 much value to the
county and which attracts SO much at
tention to our resources. All branches
of farm industry are in most hopeful
condition, and our fruit product promises
to be one Of the best quality and very
large for the age of the valleys horticul-
ture. Let there be full showing OF
what the valley can do. Thousands Of
people will be attracted here during the
Fair and Watermelon Day, and such an
exhibit of fruit and farm products can be
made as will be worth thousands Of dol
lars to Otero county. We trust that
every reader of the ENTERPRISE will do
his share toward making the Third An
nual Fair OF the Arkansas Valley Fair
Association complete success. 1t is
directly for your best interests to do 30.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

The approaching Fourth Of July should
be celebrated in the old-fashioned, non-
PARTISAN, patriotic way. Never since
Fort Sumpter was fired on has there
been such demand that the patriotism
OF the land to be quickened and intensi-
fed. The times are hazardous, and there
confronts the republic an industrial and
political situation which require that the
interests Of the whole country have con-
sideration in preference to the advance
ment of mere partizan ends. Let us
hope that the orators who have been se-
lected to address the people next We'd
nesday will rise to the demands Of the
occasion, and that the celebration Of our
national birthday will result in revival
Of patriotism which shall be a barrier to
the food of evils which seem to be as
sailing the progress Of the Republic.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
catyn Y, P. s. c. E. Social.

Last Thursday evening the ENTERPRISE
accompanied by DIR. r. NJ. Bell, drove to
Catlin to accept cordial invitation of
the Endeavorers to be present at their
social. An hours drive over one Of the
finest of natural roads, (Which is equal to
and two weeks in each year, brought us
to the Hotel Beckwith, Catlin. After in
terviewing friend Gantz, in Beatty Bros.
store, we sought the Christian church
where the social was held. This build
ing, which is highly creditable to Catlin,
makes a fine appearance at night, with
the Light streaming. from the large win
dows. Within we found large assemb-
lsge Of young and old,,mainly the
former. Tables were spread with snowy
linen and decorated with flowers, of
which Catlin has many choice varieties.
The company was entertained with
music by Mrs.J. w. Beatty, Mrs. J. N.
Beaty, Misses Kate Gantz, Mercy Rock
well, Nellie Mulkey, and Messrs S. A. d.
Pigg and Alex. Kessinger, Misses Gantz
and Mulkey being organists alternately.
Later ice cream, Strawberries and cake OF
excellent quality were served, and the
large company present had most en-
joyable time. The Catlin young people,
years,) have q special faculty for making
their social gatherings great social suc-
cesses.
The Catlin Y. P. S. c. E. has q memb-
ership of 80, and when Mr. Pgg, the
president was at the recent State con-
veption at Colorado Springs, he was en-
abled to make one of the best reports
presented. The society is only two years
old but has been and is u forcible factor
for good in the community.
A Fourth Of July observance Of some
kind is proposed, and pleasant, restful
time will be enjoyed by all who celebrate
with the citizens Of Catlin.
Crops in the vicinity Of Catlin are look
ing splendidly. In limited section q
few grasshopper were reported, but the
damage was slight and confined to very
small area.
We have the promise Of regular cor
respondence from this point for the fu-
ture and we shall expect to have newsy
letter each week, for the mutual good Of
the ENTERPRIsE and Catlin.
Catlin is the home of number Of
young people who are cultured in music,
and plans are on foot for frst-class
vocal and instrumental concert during
July. Full particulars will be published
in the ENTERPRIsE. The occasion prom
ises to be worthy Of q very large aud
fence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

The refusal Of the Sunta F employees
to handle Pullman cars caused their dis
charge. The result has been the declar-
alton of general strike. No trains OF
any character except mail cars are NOV
leg on the Santa Fe and all travel is
blocked for an indefinite period. No
freights are moving. The strike prom.
ises to be ono of the greatest in history.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

If boycott was ever justi6able it is
that now operating in the nation against
the Pullman company. No more soul
less, grasping corporation ever existed.
Organized labor could not tackle mon
opoly less entitled to public sympathy
than the Pullman outfit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

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 no
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale at DR.. e. W.
Kearbys drug store. 368-4l9
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
July ~ 4th!
BASKET PICNIC
AT CATLIN +!

Full particulars will be found in the
Catlin correspondence. The occasion
will be one which should attract q large
crowd. Take your basket and spend a
quiet, pleasant day. Free transporta-
ton will be furnished from the depot to
the grounds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
The Rocky Ford watermelon Band.

Rocky Ford has q greater amount OF
musical talent that is usually found in
towns of this size. This is now to be
utilized in frst-class band organization.
Last Wednesday evening an organiza-
tion of our musical young men was effect
ed as follows: O. E. Hyde, Pres, Orville
Clark, Sec. and Director; Frank Crowley,
Treas. The members Of the band and
their instruments are as follows:
VIM. McKenna, Piccolo
Carl Hyde, Eb Clarinet
Frank Crowley, BIB Clarinet
Orville Clark, Solo BIB Cornet
Carl Clark, 1st BIB Cornet
Harry Berry, End BIB Cornet
Chas Gurnea, Solo Alto
George Daring, LIST Alto
David Kingery, End Alto
Chas. Daring, LIST Tenor
Wiley Reynolds, End Tenor
Ben. B. Smith, Baritone
Clay Hornback, BIB Bass
Tom Knight, Tuba
Isaac Adair, Bass Drum
Dan. Scott, Snare Drum
It is the intention of the Watermelon
Band to give out door concerts every
Saturday evening from 6 to 3 o'clock.
The fat roof of the hose house may be
converted into band stand which would
give an elevated position making the
music heard in all portions of the town.
We wish the new band organization
abundant success, and bespeak for it the
ENCOURAGEMENT, good words and support
Of the public.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

Tho alfalfa harvest continues with
nnabated vigor. The weather for the
past week has been excellent for this
work.
The farmers OF the Rocky Ford re-
zion have worked hard enough this sum-
mer to entitle them to days recreation
on the Fourth. Make patriotic Sun
lay OF next Wednesday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

The rich soil of the Rocky Ford
park is making the weeks forge ahead in
a way quite complimentary to the fertil-
ity Of the Arkansas valley, but the park
would be much more slightly without
such unnecessary evidences Of the rioh-
ness of our land.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
THURSDAY. JUNE 2s, 1894.

THE Kansas Populists having declared
for women suffrage there is excellent
reason for believing that the good ex-
ample set by Colorado will be followed
by the land of sunhowers and prohibi-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

"A few days since the F. 7. Hauck
Hose Co. received the new ladders and
100 feet of hose, which will add mater
tally to their facilities for controlling
| f1rea
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28
OTERO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Proceedings Of Regular June Term.

Board met June 4th, and proceeded to
check up Treasurer Reynolds books and
cancelled warrants to the amount OF
about $4,000.
Warrants were ordered issued as fol-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-28

CZ Tuttle's plans and specifications
for the repair Of the Rocky Ford bridge
approved and advertising for bids ord
arad
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-05-25
A Serious Charge.

An indictment was found by the grand jury of
Lincoln county, last Tuesday, against Cyrus
Burleigh charging him with assault with intent
to commit rape upon his little 1ayear old grand
daughter Burleigh is an old decrepid person
who lived with his family last winter in the
Diller house. and is the father of ''Big Six" a
notorious female character, who married fellow
by the name of Irish, and for time last spring
lived in tent on the fat just south of town.
The crime is alleged to have been committed at
the home OF his daughter near Nashville. The
girls condition first discovered by one of the
neighbors named Altree. At first the girl refused
to tell them the circumstances but the little thing
was finally induced to expose the matter on be-
ing assured that no harm would come to her at
the hands of her relatives. The old man plead
not guilty to the charge and claims that other
parties had been committing wrongs upon her
person. If the reports that reach Corvallis re-
garding this matter are true the whole outfit
should be dealt with in the most severe manner.
The family hore by no means a savory reputa-
ton while residing in this city and people
considered it good riddance to bad rubbish when
they pulled UP stakes and vamoosed.
LArER.-Burleigh was tried yesterday, found
guilty and sentenced to S years in the Peni-
tentiary. He was escorted to his new home
today by Deputy Sheriff Ball of Lincoln county.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-05-25
seems very sorry, indeed that no such
measure was ore,antad

seems very sorry, indeed that no such
measure was presented.
Touching on the Worlds Fair appropria-
tion bill passed in spite of his veto, Pen
noyer said to Wright of Marion county: II
vetoed the measure, had to do it to be con-
sistent with my policy, yet would rather it
had passed, but will tell you how you can
get the money. Put in the g. neral appro-
priation bill, which cannot veto and get 1t
in that way"
A very enlightening point is the Govern
or's sympathy for the taxpayer and his
high and mighty wrath at the Judges re-
criving an extra compensation over ana
above their 81 500 salary. Would the exec
utive do the same? There are some facts
~ from the archives of Salem, concerning the
compensation for being an absolute dema-
gogue. Pennoyer's salary, $500; Prison
Inspector, $500, and all the inspection he
does is to go to the penitentiary, eat a good
meal and return to his Office and pardon or
s bad criminals. Member of Building Com
mittee, $500; Member of Domestic animal
Com, $3.50; Deaf Mute School Conn.,, $3.50;
NJ ,mber Asylum Trustee, $l0O; Member
Reform School Com :, $3.50. He has made in
cessant warfare against commissions, and
claims they are unconstitutional and yet
combines the executive and judicial and
scoops in all the pay in sight-poor tax
payer.
The "third party" made its first appear
ance in the Garden of Eden and did little
talking and is pursuing the same tactics
down to the present time.
Pennoyer has been signal failure as
Governor and u state disgrace ever since his
election. He has insulted two Presidents
Just to advertise himself, and is man who
would rather be abused than be let alone.
He must haye notoriety and in the race for
such, has been disgrace to our state and
the embodiment OF conceit and personal
vanity.
Our sister states claims California credit
for our apples, prunes, scenery and climate
and l only hope she may have the courage
t. claim our Governor too. For he is bold
misrepresentor, an arrant humbug, an arrant
ass and a rank failure-this man who
goes around the country preaching discon-
tent, socialism and anarchy, spends two days
a week in the executive office and expects
us to pay the bills. l am very sorry for the
democrats for having to shoulder the respon-
sibiiity of having placed such a rank object
in office.