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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The Rocky Ford Ditch Co., held 6
meeting on Tuesday to adopt bylaws.
Tho Rocky Ford Mercantile Co., re-
port having sold two $50 plows last Sat
urday.
-Kuykendall L Moore shipped five
car loads of fat Cattle last Monday te
Kansas City.
The creamery building has beer
fully completed and the machinery il
daily expected
R. W. johnson OF La Junta was in
town on Saturday with load of those
superior brooms.
We can take one load OF threshed
hay on subscription. But come and sec
us before bringing it.
1t is expected that Taylor's Sterop-
ticon entertainment "a trip to the City
of Washington" will be given at the
school hall Catlin next Monday night.
Sheriff Potter and deputies recently
made important arrests Of parties who
have been robbing Santa Fe box cars. A
large lot Of stolen goods were recovered.
John vroman Of Catlin drove in town
early Monday morning with six wagons
heavily loaded with alfalfa seed which
he sold to the Rocky Ford Mercantile
Co.
H. 8. Holly last week purchased a
large lot Of hogs Of Senator Swink. Mr..
Holly is now packing largely on his
ranch at Swink, where he has an extens-
i've and we'll equipped slaughter house.
CLARK & Stumpf are busy as bees,
and report that much of their work comes
from men whom they have never met be-
fore new settlers. Good indication of
the growth of tho Rocky Ford country.
The Deestrict School" is being re-
hearsed almost every night and power
of fun is promised the Rocky Ford public
within week or two. The date Of the
performance has not yet been fixed but
will be announced soon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
Banks as Depositories Of Public Funds

Banks as Depositories Of Public Funds.
Hon. W. n. Randall has introduced
by request bill for an act regulating
the deposit in banks of public money in
charge of county treasurer, city treasurer
and treasurer of incorporated town. The
proposed measure provides that public
moneys shall be deposited only in banks
having the required paid up capital and
which give bond to the treasurer for
double the sum to be deposited in such
banks at any one time. Banks having
an average deposit exceeding 81 900 must
mako semi-annual payments Of interest
at q rate not less than three per cent per
annum. Treasurers are required TO re-
ceive interest bids from all banks, de-
poeits to be equally divided among the
highest bidders, each repository paying
the interest proffered in the highest bids
The bill further provides that treasurer.
deeming a bank insecure may require ad-
iitional band and failure to furnish the
same is cause for the removal Of funds by
the treasurer. The measure contains
ample provisions OF security for all par
ties. The bill seems to provide needed
regulations for the handling Of public
funds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
"A business ia nov being nnsbed

"A business is now being pushed in
our county which is not for the best in.
terests Of our farmers Eastern parties
bsve brought in a car load of buggies
and ore making sales by taking them to
the farmers and forcing them of after
the fashion Of book agents. Long time
is given and many farmers will doubtless
be over-persuaded to buy buggy which
they do nor need. Pay day will come
third party and their collection forced.
To pay these notes a portion OF the pur-
chasers will doubtless have to "stand Off
homo business men who have carried
them over hard times. Furthermore,
when you think you need buggy go to
home dealer and buy it, don't let a
stranger persuade YOU to make pur-
chase when your better Judgment says
=
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? II not, get q bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the re-
lief and cure of all female complaints, ex-
erting wonderful direct influence in Civ
ing strength and tone to the organs. II
you have loss Of appetite, constipation,
headache fainting spells, OF are nervous
led with dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and
q irength are guaranteed by it's use.
Large bottles only 80 cents at E. w.
Kearby's drug store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
Rocky Ford's Car of Supplies at Wray.
Wray, Colo, Feb. %, 1895.
IT, khA Colso,{;p1 NJ pookv

Wray. Colo, Feb. %, 1895.
To the Soliciting Committee at Rocky
Ford, Colorado.
GENTLEMEN: beg leave to make the
following report: Car received this a m.
and is unloaded and stored in building
and ready for distribution.
Perhaps it would be Of some interest
to you TO know how the committee DIS
tribute the goods. For example, say Mr..
Smith comes in and wants supplies He
makes out list Of such goods as he
They fllthe order and the applicant signs
it, also has ito put his name in rec
ord kept for that purpose, with day and
date. So there is no possible show for
them to come in in day or two and get
goods again.
am very much pleased with the way
the committee is doing and can assure
the good people Of Rocky Ford and vi
cinity that the supplies arc going whore
they will do the most good.
can further assure you that the goods
are most thankfully received and will re-
ieve a great deal Of distress. The peo-
pie Of Rocky Ford cannot picture to
themselves the distress in eastern Colo
RADIO. Mr.. Stevens heard Saturday OF a
case Of distress 60 miles south, where the
children Of a family were so weak from
starvation that they could not sit up. He
sent a man post haste with food and
clothing to relieve them. I could tell
you much more, but simply give the
above so you can have some idea Of the
condition Of the people here.
I will leave here this afternoon for st.
Francis, Kansas, to distribute supplies
sent to me from kind friends in the east,
and to attend to other business.
q. S. RINGER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Local politics in every community
will soon begin to ferment, as the time
approaches for spring elections. II good
citizenship leagues were formed, ire
spective OF party, to insure the nomina-
tion and election OF only the best men
and women for office, better municipal
government would result. Honesty with
out ability is not sufficient qualification
for q candidate, any more than is mere
ability without honesty. Not one, but
both, should be the demand and require
ment exacted of every aspirant to office.
The late exposures Of political corrup-
tion at the expense Of the people, show
how heavy is the cost Of disregardinR
honesty and ability in the selection Of
andidates.-ColoradoF Farmer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The outlook is excellent for good
attendance at the Farmers' Institute to-
morrow and Saturday. There seems to
be feeling among the farmers to appre-
ciate the advantages afforded by such a
gathering and an exchange Of opinion
and experience on farm topics. The ad-
dresses by Profs. Crandsll and Gillette,
Of the State Agricultural College, will be
Of very great value to all our farmers and
especially 30 to horticulturists. It will
pay every farmer in the county to drop
all other work tomorrow and next day
and attend all the sessions Of the In
stitute,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
A Household Treasure.

D. W. Fuller Of Cana johaire, N. Y,
says that he always keeps DR.. Kings
New Discovery in the house and his fam
lily has always found the very best results
follow its use; that he would not be with
out it, if procurable. g. "A. Dykeman,
druggist, Catskill, N. Y, says that DR..
Kings New Discovery is undoubtedly
the best cough remedy; that he has used
it. Why not try remedy so long tried
and tested. Trial bottles free at E. w.
Kearby's drug store. Regular size SOC
and Sl,OO.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Visitors may have noticed on our
streets several men wearing clothing of q
peculiar yellow and greenish hue. We
will explain that these costumes are not
worn in order to follow fashion set by
the Prince Of Wales or New York's four
hundred, but because the wearers have
been hauling cottonseed meal out to
Doyle's 5000 sheep on Mrs. Prater's
ranch.
j. E. Gauger has received the bar
rel of apples offered by r. o. McClain
for the best essay on, "Wby Should the
Agriculture and Horticulture of the Ar
kansas Valley Attract Immigration"
Mr.. Gauger regretted that he was not
cultural society that he might have dis
tributed the prize apples among the
members present. Whenever the unsuc-
cessful essayists will agree among them
selves as to the time of that oyster sup
per the Enterprise will be on hand with
its share OF premium business.
H. F. Hagen last week received car
load of bee hives and expects another TO
arrive in few days. The rapid growth
of Mr.. Hagen's business is indicative Of
tho great expansion OF bee culture in the
Arkansas valley. Many of our farmers
agree with the celebrated bee man, A. I.
Root, of Mediana, Ohio, in the following
opinion: "There is no honey in the world
superior to alfalfa honey. =
Nobody knows at the present time what
is to be the future of alfalfa honey, but as
the number OF acres in the west that can
be used for growing alfalfa by means Of
irrigation are unlimited, it seems as il the
bee keepers Hreat rallying place in the
future is TO be the alfalfa fields of what
has been called The Great American
Desert"
Considerable excitement wns caused
on tho streets of Rocky Ford last Thurs
day afternoon by the wild actions OF
George McIlvoy, young man who has
been in the employ Of w. c. Steele for
several months. For few days previ-
ous he had shown some little symptoms
of an unbalanced mind, but there was NO
marked demopstration until Thursday
afternoon. Finding him attracting at
tention on the street Mr.. Steele
got him into the house, but he soon tried
to break out by jumping through q win
dow, breaking all the glass and outing
himself in several places. He was taken
to La Junta the same evening, where
upon examination he was adjudped in
sane and taken TO Pueblo Saturday night
by Sheriff Potter and Under Sheriff
GemmilL He was almost uncomfortable
on the train and while the party were
driving through the streets Of Pueblo on
the way to the asylum he was quite noisy.
His unfortunate condition Is doubtless
due to physical infirmity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

An efficient committee is now at work
on the arrangements for the banquet at
the close Of the Farmers Institute. This
will be held in the Swink Hotel dining
room, beginning at 7:30 p. m. The BAN
quet will be followed by 10 or IL short
speeches on various topics connected
with farm interests, a portion Of which
esting program has been planned for this
closing session of the Institute and all
who attend should arrange to take in the
banquet and enjoy the feast and the
happy responses to the dozen appropriate
toasts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
The Coming Eclipse Of the Moon.

Next Sunday evening, March 10th.
there will be an eclipse Of the moon. At
$50 o'clock the moon, which will be near
ly due east from us, and short distance
up in the sky, will begin to lose portion
OF its outline as it encounters the shadow.
The lower edge OF il will appear to be
eaten away gradually during the next
few minutes. The shadow will steadily
encroach on the brilliant disc until 7:51
O'Clock when the entire moon will be in
eclipse. This does not signify that the
moon will vanish entirely from view.
The solid body of the earth casts . shadow
sufficiently dense to blot the moon out as
completely as if it were annihilated, but
the transparent coating OF air which the
earth carries assists the moon in its other.
wise gloomy experience. Many rays OF
sunlight pierce our atmosphere, are bent
by it out of their otherwise straight
course and fall uron the moons surface,
Illuminating it rather dim!y, because
they have lost much of their energy in
going through the earth's atmosphere.
They have also acquired sunset tinge,
and therefore, give the moon a copper
red hue. If dense clouds stop these ben
Efficient rays the moon will vanish entirely;
il on the other hand the portion of air
traversed by the rays is exceptionally
free from moisture, they will light up the
moon 80 strongly that persons unaware
that an eclipse was i'll progress would
simply wonder why the moon was not
quite as bright as usual.
The middle OF the eclipse comes at 8
hours % minutes 18 seconds, the phase
Of totality ends at 9 hours "a minutes,
after which the shadow takes nearly an
hour to retire, leaving the face of
the moon at 10 hours "a minutes
48 seconds. The moon does not suffer
another eclipse until Sept. 3rd. That
eclipse will also be visible at Rocky Ford,
beginning at 8 p. m. and ending before
midnight,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
-The program Tor the Farmer's In

The program for the Farmers In
when Dr.. Ellis, President of the State
Agricultural College, wired Mr.. Huntley
that he would lecture here Friday even
ing. The subject is: "Debt: A lecture
for the Times" This lecture is spoken
Of in the highest terms by the press of
the northern portion Of the state and DR..
Ellis will doubtless have crowded
house in Rocky Ford. 1t will pay our
readers to make some extra effort to be
be present at this lecture. No admis-
sion fee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
There is no profession or trade vhicl

e1scts 90 much Of man, or requires that
his knowledge shall lie along 80 many
lines, as that of the farmer. That our
farmers are well aware of this is shown
by the efforts which they have already
made and sanctioned toward a general
system Of agricultural education. The
approaching Farmers Institute is direct
ly in this line of instruction, and we shall
expect the intelligent, progressive farm
er's Of Otero county to make full use Of
the advantages it will afford for valuable
tuition in agriculture.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
Bucklen's Arnica Salye,

The Best Salve in the world for Outs,
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. Prics
25 cents per box. For sale at DR.. E. W.
kearby's drug store. 36S-4l9
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
CHURCH NEWS.

CHURCH NEWS.
Rev. Mitchell, the new M. E. paste,
for Catlin, preached his first sermon there
last Sunday.
Christian Endeavor meeting March
10. Subject "Everything for God;" Luke
14:25-33. Miss Daisy Harsh, leader.
Tho Baptist church of Rocky Ford
has been reorganized with q membership
of 80 and will hereafter hold regular ser.
vices.
Rev. Griggs of Las Animas, is assist.
ing in the meetings here this week and
may become the pastor Of the Baptist
church in Rocky Ford.
AT the Epworh League meeting
next next Sunday evening the topic will be;
1871. George Todd, leader.
Elder J. F. Garrett Of the Free
Methodist church, will hold quarterly
meeting at the Patterson valley school
house commencing Friday evening. Ser
vices will be held Friday and Saturday
evenings and Sunday at II a. m.
The M. E. church was well filed
6uAuoy ONOnAAS W Abtou W tuo outef.
tainment provided by the Junior Leag-
uers. The program was an excellent
one and the audience we'll pleased with
the manner in which it was rendered.
Tho meetings at the Presbyterian
church have aroused deep interest
among all ages and many persons have
been caused to see that there il higher
and better life than they have lived.
Immense good has been done, which
promises to be far reaching in conferrinR
happiness and increased usefulness on
many lives.
Rev. Geo. P. Wright of Denver in
this week continuing the revival meetings
OF tho Presbyterian church. Rev. Wright
is, editor OF the Baptist Weekly Visitor
and regular western correspondent for
the Chicago Standard, and for the Gem
tral Baptist of ST. Louis. He is not only
an able and interesting preacher but q
fine singer. Not only so. but he knows
how to make the congregation Join in the
worship Of song. Meetings are being
held every night this week at the Presby-
terian church, and at 3 p. M, every after
noon at the g. A. R hall.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
ALFALFA
FRUIT
HOGS
BEES

In no other portion of the
United States can these lines
of agriculture be prosecuted
under such favorable sur
roundings and with such
assurance of steady, relia-
BILE profits as in the Arkan-
sas Valley.
The above is fac simile of the title
page of the illustrated folder now to be
had at the office Of Steele & BeaIl, G. M.
Hall, or the Enterprise. The descriptive
matter shows up the resources Of the val
ley fully and fairly, and the fine half-tone
pictures will forcibly impress eastern
farmers with some Of the strong points Of
the Arkansas valley. The folders and
the accompanying envelopes arc free to all
who call for them. You can do your
eastern friends a good turn by mailing
them these folders in liberal quantities.
The Santa Fe has taken an active in
terest in the distribution OF the folders
| over the east. As it has exceptionally
good facilities for placing advertising
matter before the public we shall expect
to see both the road and the valley reap
substantial returns from giving the peo-
pie Of less favored regions knowledge
Of what awaits them il they move to the
Arkansas valley.
In speaking Of this folder the Rocky
Mountain News says: "This document
should have q wide circulation. There ID
no portion OF the state better adapted to q
diversified agriculture than the Arkansas
valley, and none more capable Of sustain
ing and industrious and prosperous
people,"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

La Junta's artesian we'll has reached
a depth Of $50 feet. There is a small flow
Of water with some little indications of
oil and gas. A larger and stronger der
rick is being erected in order that the
boring may proceed until satisfactory
how Of water is obtained.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Oats have proved TO be one of the
most profitable crops raised by Otero
county farmers The past successes
with this crop vii induce many farmers
to plant largely this spring. The ground
acres viii be sovn this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The Tenth General assembly en-.
ploys 12S persons at an expense Of about
s5OO per day to wait on its 100 members.
This is outrageous. Instead Of increas-
ing the number Of its employees the leg
islsture, m the interest OF needed econo-
nv, should have reduced the number and
psy Of its army Of clerks and spittoon
clesoers.-Fort Collins Courier.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

p. A Sabin, who was on the pro
uram Of tho Farmers Institute for an
addres on Our Valley" has been COM
pelied to disappoint the committee be-
ezose q supreme court engagements
However. his place will be well filed by
2 ". Patterson Of La Junta who will be
On hand with a speech worthy Of the oc-
czS,on
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Rocky Fo-ds need of more dwelling
houses yet remains unsatisfied. Why do
ros some capitalists SEQ the profits which
would sccrue to them by the erection OF
: numbsr Of dwellings at a moderate
osts There is no doubt but that num-
ber could be rented constantly at good
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The Enterprise OF next week will
ooatain full report Of the sayings and
dosngs Of the Farmers' Institute We
suspect that II vii be a number OF much
nore thzn ordinary valne and shall issue
a larger edition than usual. Hyou want
extra copies notify Us as early.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The municipal election will occur
Tuesday, April 2nd. There will be elect
ed mayor and three oouncilmen. The
corncilnen whose terms will expire are
H l. Maxwell. G. NJ Hall and George
Hammond The board of registration is
composed OF Mra- Annie B. Ellser, Geo.
Hammond and l. n. Hendricks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
Card Of Thanks,

We desire to publicly thank the many
friends in Rocky Ford for the many
kind attentions shown during the sick
ness which has afflicted our home, and
for for sympathy in our bereavement
caused by the loss Of our babe. We will
ever remember your kind Offices with
gratitude.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

If you know anything new don't fail
to inform the reporter or write it out
and leave it at the Enterprise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The tenth General Assembly is max
ing q reoo-I OF which Colorado is
ashamed Members OF both the house
and sensse have iniuised in disgraceful
lUs-rels which ought not to be tolerated
on the streets o: the most rowdy frontier
camp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
OTERO COUNTY FlRhERS' INSTITUTE.
Rocky Ford, Colorado, Friday and Sat
urday, March 8 aud 9, 1895.


urday, March 8 and 9, 1895.
Friday, March 8.
Mnsic by the Rocky Ford Band on ae-
s.miil;ug. from $50 to 10 O'Clock a. m.
Hon. A. L. KELLOGG.
WV wv. PATTERSON.
-: ADJOURNMENT -
Music BY the Band, 1:45 p. m.
Assembly . o'clock.
Music by Quartette.
~ PRof. @. s. CRANpAhL-
tof State Ag. College)
A-7 G. H. TAYLOR.
The Cultivation Of Flowers,
49, ~ MRs. B. q. DYE.
Discussion, led by
Music, Vocal.
Corn Culture,
W. II. McCAsKxlL.
Announcements.
Saturday, March 8.
Assembly, 9:45 a. m.
Music.
Modern Dairying-
Babcock Milk Test Demonstrated
F. A. HUNrLKY
Discussion, led by
W. G. STEELE
Propagation OF Fruits and Flowers,
Hon. ]. Fl. CROWLEY
Discussion, led by
W. r. GIBSON
-: ADJOURNMENT -
Music by the Band l AS p. m.
Assembly o'clock.
Music.
Insects and Insecticides,
PRoP. G. P. GILLETTE
tof State Ag. College.
Discussion, led by
J.C. KAIN
Music.
Opening Of the Question Box,
CHAIRMAN j. E. GAUGEF
-: ADJOURNMENT -
Banquet, 7:30 p. m.
Music by the Mandolin Club.
DIV. BARKLEY, Toastmaster.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

NlHE pioneers with hearts Of hope,
l. Who westward came-'twas Greeley's law
BeholdIng. paused, and pausing, loved
The vale where winds the Arksnsaw.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Our real estate isale-s report a
growing inquiry fo- lands and the out
look Is good to- considerable real estate
activity IN the near future
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
THURSDAY, MAR. z, lS9

La Junta is rejoicing over the pros
poets Of early work on the Santa Fe's
fine new $4,000 depot
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Banquet, 7:30 p. m.
Music by the Mandolin Club.
ID. W. BARKLEY, Toastmaster.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07
THE BIG
4

While the Arkansas Valley
grows a greater variety of
crops to perfection than any
other locality in this lati'
tude, the four leading
sources of wealth are. ....
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

J. W. PHKNIc1E AND WIFE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The Baptist church of Rocky Ford
has been recrganized with a membership
of 80 and will hereafter hold regular ser.
vices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

The M. E. church was we'll filled
Sunday evening to listen to the enter.
tainment provided by the Junior Leag-
uers. The program was an excellent
one and the audience we'll pleased with
the manner in which it was rendered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-03-07

Elder J. F. Garrett of the Free
Methodist church, will hold quarterly
meeting at the Patterson valley school
house commencing Friday evening. Ser.
vices will be held Friday and Saturday
evenings and Sunday at II a. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-10
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