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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
Church Matters.

The animal conference Of tho NJ. E.
church will be held at Boulder, June 7th,
Bishop Merrill presiding,
The pastors Of the Presbyterian and
NJ. e. churches have arranged TO begin
all evening services during the summer
at 7:45. Be there on time.
The W. @. 7. q. will meet the LIST 4 Sd
Friday Of each month during the sum-
mer. Next meeting will be held at the
usual plnce and hour, May 18th. Moth
ers and Evangelical work combined.
The Y. P. 8. G. E. will meet at tho
Presbyterian Church Sunday evening
next at 6:46. sharp. Topic: How to bear
bear Burdens. Gal. 6: 1-5. Leader,
Miss Annie Goblin. All young people
and visiting strangers are cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Rev. Aptes will preach at Catlin ne1t
Sunday morning, and at Ordway in the
evening, filing Rev. I. J. Keators sp-
pointments at both places. This e1-
change Of pulpits brings Bro. Keetor
(pronounced Ka-tor) to the Rocky Ford
NJ. e. church morning and evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
WE ARE so BUSY

Selling Listers, Corn Planters,
Cultivators, etc., that we have not
the time to travel through the
country like some implement deal
ers and machine agents at present,
our trade here demanding all our
attention.
But later we will visit you, and
in the meantime we would say. to
the Farmers of Otero County that
we are handling the Old Reliable
Walter A. Wood Mowers, and Min
neapolis Harvesters. Our new
Cyclone Mower, made especially
for cutting Colorado alfalfa, and
which runs lighter and lasts long
er than any other Mower on Earth,
with our Hay King, All Steel rake
makes the Farmer a complete out
fit that will last.
The following report of Prof.
Sanborn, Director Of Utah Agri-
cultural College, U. 8. Govern
ment Experimental Station, ex-
plains itself.
Comparative drafts of Mowers
in Alfalfa and Wild Hay:
ALFALFA. WILD hay.
Deering. i. /. .269 LILO lbs 247 2-10
McC Cormick .265 $50 2-10
Walter /. Eood, fsS I" i0S 80
Prof. Sanborn further says: All
Machines were taken from trade
stock and there was no difference
in the draft of the Machines tried
except an extraordinary gain of
draft by the Wood Machine.
The Rocky Ford Mercantile Co.
has car of the Walter A. Woods
goods on the road expected in ev-
cry day. Call on them and see
their Machines before purchasing.
We guarantee these Machines aud
allow trial.
J. N. Reilly of Catlin, or w. 8.
Barnes of Olney will also be pleas
ed at all times to show and explain
these Machines.
Rocky FORD MERCANTILE Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
OUR CORRESPONDENCE.
ORDWAY.

Special correspondence OF the ENrKRfRIsR.
d. B. French has been very nick this
week.
james Stanton, Of Catlin, was over on
Tuesday.
G. B. Raesdale il . member Of the Ord
way police force.
The now church viii be ready for ded-
ication May 9th.
Bern to the wives Of Chas. Pixler and
l. W. Walters. daughter each.
Rev. I. J. Keator il absent on his reQu-
lar monthly trip to the eastern part OF the
state.
We are looking forward with high an
ticipation to Rev. r. A. Carmine's lecture
next Tuesday.
The foundation Of the church has been
completed by John Ayers, Of Denver,
Mr.. Olmstead is the carpenter in charge
Of the work.
The following committee was appoint
ed by q recent meeting Of farmers to in
vestigate the condition OF the Bob creek
ditch: O: O. Yogan, G.. 9. Hill and VIM.
ditch and find it not in good shape for q
full flow Of water.
@. o. VOgan drove over to Rocky Ford
he sold to the Rocky Ford Mercantile
Go. Mr.. Vogan also had an earnest in
terview with irrigation Supt. Matthews
in regard to water, but got no promises
except based on rise in the river.
When the Coxey army arrived at Ord
way, Wednesday a. m. they found the
water tank empty. General" Sanders
formed the commonwealers in two lines,
like firemen at a village blaze. One line
passed up buckets, coffee pots, tomato
cans, etc., filed with water from the town
hydrant, the other line passing back the
empty vessels. In this way the tend
er was filed in about an hour. The
army were quiet. orderly and cheerful
here and left about O'Clock. They were
short of commissary stores and anxious to
get fRther east.
BLuR EYE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
-.AAntitI
PUEBLO ODD FELLOWS VISIT
.- ROCKY FORD.
Initiatory Degree Conferred by Degree
StaR sf No. 8, Pueblo.

Tuesday was smother cred letter day
with the three link brethren Of Rocky
Ford. The occasion was the conferring
of the initiatory degree, and the services
of the degree stah of Pueblo Lodge No.
8. was secured. 8. B. Mccormick and
Adam Walk were the advance guard Of
the Pueblo contingent, driving through
on Monday. The mystic paraphernalia
was shipped by the santa Fe and put in
Walk during Tuesday, in the evening the
degree staff arrived, composed OF the fol-
lowing Pueblo Odd Fellows:
J. B. Mccormick, @. L. Sleade, Adam
Walk, D. P. Mccall, w. A. A. Bryson,
J. X. Shireman, Graham Smith, j. b.
Harmer, VIM. r. Boob, G. w. johnson,
]. A. Richardson, H. F. Lamb, O. B.
Wells, e. @. Graham, d. A. Sheppard,
W. @. Tuttle, r. b. Curtis David Gillis-
pie, G. 8. Cook, e. x. Weiland. In ad-
dition TO fhe above the following from
Pueblo were present: Judge Voorhees,,
Col. Fairfax, and q number OF other
The degree staff are not strangers in
Rocky Ford, having had the honor Of in
stituting the Rocky Ford lodge in Janu-
airy 1880.
On the arrival of the evening train from
the west the degree staff and other Pueblo
Odd Fellows marched to the hall. The
first work was the initiatory ceremonies,
which the staff performed in q way to
elicit the enthusiasm Of the Rocky Ford
Lodge. After the ceremony an adjourn
ment was had to the Hotel De Seely,
where fine supper was provided. After
the return to the lodge room came the
closing ceremonies, which were accom-
panied by speeches from ]. B. McCor-
mick, Judge Voorhees,, Adam Walk,
Graham Smith, E. G. Graham and others.
An adjournment was not effected until
Q O'Clock, q. m. Wednesday.
The Rocky Ford Odd Fellows are loud
in their praises of the work of the degree
staff, and the visiting brethren say that
they were royalty treated by the Rocky
Ford Lodge.
La Junta Odd Fellows were here TO
the number Of about thirty, and are glad
they were present to enjoy tho good time
snd the hospitality Of their brethren Of
watermelon metropolis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
BLUE EYE.
OLNEY ITEMS.

Special correspondence of the ENrKRrRIsE.
Crops in this vicinity look well.
Our Sunday school is well attended.
W. L. Barnes il selling much farm
machinery.
J. NJ. Spencer has the incest small
farm under the ditch.
o. F. Comstock has the best store be-
tween the Kansas line and Pueblo for a
country place. He does q good business,
knowing just how to manage it.
Mr.. Pauls is putting in big crop Of
corn ON the Otero farm. He is pusher
from away back, and understands how to
make farming go on q big scale.
The many friends Of Nh. and Mrs. VIM.
Auckland gave them surprise party last
Friday evening. Mrs. Auckland Joined in
the dance but William pleided age a. an
excuse-lesving such ight-footed amuse-
ment to the young people. If you want
to SEQ good crops, fat hogs, tine horses,
and everything in good shape make Q
call on VIM. Auckland, he is always glad
to see his friends and make them well
come.
FRIEND.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
w. 8. SWINK & CO. HAVE EN-.
Two Articles Which are both Neces.
sity and q Luxury.

sity and Luxury.
Prominently displayed in W. 8.
Swink & Co.'S store room are a
number of the most handsome and
useful of Refrigerators. While so
built as to be and ornament to any
room in the house they combine
all the requisites for keeping milk,
meat, vegetables, ETC., in perfect
condition during the heated term.
The different sizes and prices on
hand enable them to suit all pur-
ses. A good refrigerator in the
house is a measure of economy.
See those at Swink & Co.'S, and in
vestigate their merits and prices.
No man should allow his wife to
60 without a gasoline stove during
the summer il he can possibly Sc
cure one. He ought to do with
out tobacco and beer for q whole
year if necessary to save the mon
ey to buy such an indispensable
article for the kitchen during the
July and August sultriness.
Swink & Co., have several sizes
and prices of the "Jewel" new
process, which have been tried by
number of our citizens and which
they praise highly. Go and see
them and buy one.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

W. r. Dye seems to be the champion
corn raiser OF Otero county. Last year
he raised a splendid quality and large
quantity, which has been sold rapidly at
good prices for seed. He is now very
busy putting in an immense corn crop
immense for Colorado, which is not a
corn country except in favored spots in
the Arkansas valley. During last week
Mr.. Dye was planting from 20 to 25 acres
per day and will have in when he is done
200 acres.
The Comet mining machinery is hsv-
ing wide spread use. On Friday ]. w.
Potter and W. B. Goblin started for the
upper Arkansas with one Of tho machines
and hope for splendid returns. +. p.
Sutherland will soon leave for California
where he will try one Of the Comets on the
golden sands Of the Pacific slope. The
from the fact that it can be worked with
q small supply Of water, gives the inven-
great expectations in regard to it's future.
The extension Of the water service
and tho placing Of a new fire plug near
the NJ. E. church has been completed.
This is q most desirable addition to the
water works, afording as 1t does protec-
ton to quite q number of dwellings as
well as the M. e. church.
Fish of good eatable size are occas-
ionally picked up these pleasant morn
ings by our gardeners while gathering
the early asparagus or rhubarb. When
q fish gets 30 far out Of place as to invade
a garden it is subject to confscation and
use by its finder.
We have known fishermen TO leave
home and forget to take along any hooks.
but Rocky Ford hunter did worse than
that on Monday. He went distance OF
IS miles for few days sport and forgot
his cartridges.
The Epworth League boys have
nearly completed the fence around the
M. E. church, which, with the lawn they
propose to grow, will wonderfully i'm
prove the looks Of the surroundings.
Every cow owner should use his in
huence to have law passed utterly pro-
hibiting the adulteration Of any food
product. Let things be sold by their
names or not sold at all.
%. 8. Mooney, OF the Tempas creek
country, reports q pair OF fine twin colts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

AT the regular meeting Of tho F. Y.
Hauck hose company Friday evening q
committee was appointed to consider the
propriety Of giving an entertainment for
the benefit Of the company. The commit
tee is composed Of M. E. Springer, Or
vile Clark, Il. A. Kolde and E. 8. Rick
ard. It is desired to raise funds to pro.
vide uniform that the boys may be able
to participate with credit in all public
demonstrations. The usual practice was
had Friday evening and . fine degree Of
speed developed.
We neglected last week to say thst
the orchestra. by their excellent music,
added much 10 the enjoyment Of the ice
cream sociai at Chas Tewes', Wednesday
evening.
Charley Rockers sidewalk was piled
with boxes Of new goods the other day
substantials and luxuries for the table.
Maxwell Bros. opened up q large
stock Of gents furnishing goods the other
day.
"A nice little shower, and that beauti-
ful novelty, rainbow, distinguished last
Thursday evening.
-Wadsworth Post, G.. A. r. is prepar-
ing to properly observe memorial day,
Wednesday, May Both.
Mr.. Phenicie was down at the Hotel
De Seely sample rooms yesterday buying
more new goods.
Chairman VIM. Green has on his
Republican harness again, and has begun
the organization Of Republican League.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
Beautify Your Home.

Wall paper is a most important
item. The designs and colorings
are richer and more effective this
year than ever before. You get
the newest ideas at the least pos
sible expense when you decorate
your rooms with wall paper from
KEARBY'S extensive stock. He
has the largest assortment in Rocky
Ford-many attractive designs at
lowest prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
Guardians Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
will on Monday, the 18th day of May, 1894. ap-
ply to the Judge Of the County Court OF Otero
county. Colo, FOR an order TO soil the follow
ing described property, viz: Lots ! and in
block Is A, Town OF Rocky Ford, ,Otero county.
Colo. (Second FifiugD
Said property bcing the properly OF Charles
and Bertha 0urnea, Of whom nn guardian,
SO ABBIE GURNEA. Guardian.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
Republican County Ce,tral Committee
Meeting.
Fruit Trees at Hard Times Prices
At J. II. Crowley l. sons Rocky Ford
Nurseries.

In order to reduce our large
surplus of Nursery Stock, we offer
cur first class Apple trees, of va
rieties best adapted TO the Great
Arkansas Valley, at the following
prices: Each, 25c; per 10, $1.5O;
per 100, $40. Other fruit and Or
namental trees, vines, ETC., at pro-
portionately low rates.
Nursery one mile southeast OF
town.
Forty-fve acres in orchard and
nursery,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

G. n. winchen on Tuesday removed to
the Ben. Reed house.
Mrs. Webster's ice parlor was opened
last week with an excellent article Of this
delicious summer dish.
Dr.. A. d. Marks, formerly of Rocky
Ford, and later of Houston, Texas, is
now resident Of Denver.
Mrs. GARDENER was called to Glendale.
KS, yesterday by news of the death OF
her father, caused by tho kick of u horse.
Judge Gibson, of Pueblo, WIS in town
yesterday and visiting his ranch near
here.
Mrs. VIM. Irvine and two children
started on Thursday for Council Bluffs,
with relatives.
Mrs. M. J. Lewis of Goldman, Ark, is
visiting her only sister, Mrs. Canedy, Of
Rocky Ford, and will remain several
weeks.
Our old friend Milton Reynolds has
been granted pension with back pay,
which will doubtless give him hand
some sum in his advanced age. Our con-
gratulations.
d. B. Lee on Tuesday returned from
vevay, Ind, where he went six weeks
since to the bedside of his aged and
afflicted mother, whom he left more COM
Portable than when he arrived at her
home.
VIM. Matthews will never be candi-
date for president or for any other Office.
He says when q man has had the Office
Of Supt. Of Irrigation he il out Of the ring
for any elective Office. IT'S the worst
possible place for man who desires pol
itical advancement.
J. B. Mccormick, one Of the Pueblo
Odd Fellows, has reached very proud
distinction in the order. He has been an
Odd Fellow 81 years and always in good
standing, holding now the exalted posi-
ton Of Grand Patriarch Of the Grand
Encampment of Colorado.
Mr.. Frank Y. Hauck and Miss Annie
Lowe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Lowe, Of this vicinity, were married last
evening by Rev. w. Mayo, at the Pres
byterian parsonage. The happy couple
left on the p. m. train for Denver and
are expected home on Saturday. Many
friends extend their congratulations.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
He Was a Railroad Man.

Dispatcher Keyes, of the Union Pacific,
who examines all applicants for positions in
very particular In the matter Of employing
train men, desiring only those that nave had
Ts 10
said to have been overheard In Kcyes office q
short time since between that gentleman and
an applicant fora position as passenger con-
Where do you come irom7
From General Manager St. John OF the Rock
What did you come here to dor
TO learn to aubdue my energies and Inn
Then you are railroad man lnforf
BY looking over ny letters ana examining
How will you be tried2
Because It Is an emblem Of honesty and the
principal working tool Of my profession.
Where were you first prepared to be rail-
road manf
In Wy my mind.
Upon farm adjoining the right of way of .
How were you prepared7
By breaking upona thEeshing machine for
sought admission to the train masters ONCE.
How gained you admission?
the train masters clerk.
How were you rockwell;
Upon the sharp gaze of the train master ap-
Pisined e si@ay. a,Sa source of sf great
pleasure to the II ainma.ter 70 receive CALLERS.
How were you then disposed or
ter's desk and asked il put my trust In safety
coupling YouE snswsss Ssy,Ss'.
What was then done with your
I was then led up and down the yard three
hssss isS
How were you then disposed Oft
ssa % he
l. John smith. 90 hereby and herein mos.
sas y
and mover conceal any Of the cash collected
make. use, collect. or remit any ossh fares
loss than those found In the regular tarin
further promise and swear that will not
wife. mother. sister. daughter or widow, or
permit any other conductor to do 20 II can
Ifurthsr promise and swear that will free
buy my sapePior ocsr soHen Of e"sse@
psr%it. 70 II Of which ] soisnniy swear.
that q having nos saisrS % sss Sear to
year. all my perQuisites taken away and eT-
.ssre tss
and go twics In every twenty-four hours. 30
stin.
what did you then bcholdf
The train masters clerk approached mo and
presented me with a Bishop Safety Coupling
Knife and instructed me to take IL TO the
yard master, who would teach me how to use
How are the Bishop Coupling Knives used7
By sticking them in the left hip pocket with
ha H. efss the .ppo.n. that
ho was satisfied that he was . railroad man
and asked him would he be on or from.
will be on from here II you will give mo
passenger train.
Have you any ctaars7
have.
viii you give thom to met
This is not the manner in which got them
and cannot 80 dispose Of them.
How can get them2
will match you heads or tails for them.
will 80 you. begin.
You begin.
No. begin yourself, you have the cigars.
Board.
A.
All.
All aboard, You arc o. X. Come around
tomorrow evening and II the road 10 not In
the hands OF q receiver will send you out on
No. in place OF Conductor Mitchell who ro-
Gently fell down while undergoing this exam
inRtion. THE Wasp.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

The promptness and certainty Of it's
cures have made Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy famous. 1t is intended espec
tally for coughs, colds, Group aud whoop-
ing coughs, and is the most cffectual
remedy known for these diseases. Mr..
have great sale on Chamberlain's
Cough Romedy. warrant every bottle
and have never heard Of ono failing to
give entire satisfaction 30 cent bottles
for sale by w. Z. Feuton L Co. and E.
w. kearby, druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

The lodge meets every Friday evening.
The Good Templars organization has
existed for many years and has done
much good. Its meetings, beside train
ing the young in correct views Of the
liquor question, are helpful in forming
an acquaintance with parliamentary rules,
which, together with the literary and Soc
ial features makes it very desirable
society for young people to join.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

bSWANTED- Good pasture
for 10 OF IL head of calves. l also
want to sell 4 or 5 thoroughbred
Holstein bull calves. Address,
Att P. L. WHITE, La Junta.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

If you have nice fat Cow,
Steer, or veal to sell, call at the
Otero Meat and Produce Co., La
Junta, Colorado, or DR.. w. E.
Fenton and Co., Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

n@If you have any fat Cows,
Calves or Hogs to sell, call on or
write G. n. SHELTON & Co.,
42-tf La Junta, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

FOR SALE-5O tons of bright
Alfalfa hay, Ii miles miles from
Rocky Ford. Apply to
Rocky Ford Mercantile Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

HSCome to the Leader Notion
Store for Tinware, Glassware and
all kinds of Notions.
47tf Mrs. NJ. E. WEBSTER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

@Those Bracket screen doors
for sale by the English Lumber
Co. are the best made. See them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

MONEY to loan on good reales-
tate security on reasonable terms.
Call on or address G. G.. Ament
& Co., Rocky Ford Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

WANTED-To Trade, a two
seated, second hand buggy for a
milch COW. Call on w. P. Clark,
Rocky Ford. .
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

FOR Sale or Trade-8O acres of
land 4 miles south of Rocky Ford.
Call on 8. A. Henley, Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

~Send to Marx F. Wistrom,
1884 Champa st., Denver. for rub
ber Stamps and Seals. Best of
work and low prices. 4Otf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
HOG RAISING PAYS

And A. P. Kouns, having ,pur-
chased G. E. Hyde's interest in
the Kitselmsn Patent Fence, is
prepared to build Hog-proof Fence
in the best manner and at low
price. Leave orders at Elling-
wood & Hauck's. 46tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

pm- Sweet Potato Plants for
sole by j. @. Kain, II miles west
Oh north side of r. r. Att
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

FOR RENTS Several improved
Ranches. We can suit a variety
of tenants.
4Otf STEELE & BEALL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

g@- Cabbage, caulifower, toma-
to, sweet potato,pepper and ground
cherry plants. d. w. BURT.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

16 Cabbage and Cauliaower
Plants, hardened and ready to set.
d. w. BURT.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

MARE and Colt to trade for cat
tie, Call at ENTERPR1sE Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

Wanted to exchange fence
posts for pair of work horses.
ENQUIRE at this office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

B&rScreen Doors 81 each at tn,
English Lumber Go.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

"A Cook Stove for sale cheap-See N
E Springer, this Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

"A Kiowa county man bought his wife
an alarm clock for a birthday present 30
that there wouldn't be any mistake about
her getting up early in the morning to
build the fire and get his breakfast.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10
Good Templars Organization.

Rocky Ford Lodge, l. o. q. T., which
was orgnized by Mr.. Davis q few weeks
since, is differed as follws:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

Cleveland is reported to be humming
the following snatch Of glorious song us
he labois at his big desk:
Twixt Hill ard "hell" there's but
letter;
We're Hill in hell we'd all feel better!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

WIN. Swink was called on the other
day to look after stopped water pipe,
and found the trouble to be q small frog
which had found very snug quarters in q
q inch space.
There is nothing have ever used for
muscular rheumatism that gives me as
much relief as Chamberlain's Pain Balm
does. have been using it for about
two years four bottles in alias occas-
sion required, and always keep a bottle
of it in my home. I believe / know
good thing when l get hold of it, and
Pain Balm is the best liniment L have
ever met with. W. B. Denny, dairyman,
New Lexington, Ohio. so cent bottles
for sale by w. E. Fenton 4 Co. and E.
w. Kearby, druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-05-10

While Mr.. T. j. Kichey, OF AltOna,
Mo-, was travelling in Kansas he was
taken violently Ill with cholera morbus.
He called at drug store to get some
medicine and the druggist recommended
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hpa Remedy 30 highly he concluded to
try it. The result was immediate relief,
and a few doses cured him completely.
It is made for bowel complaint and moth
ing else. 1t never fails. For sale by
W. E. Fenton & Co. and E. w. Kearby.
druggists,