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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

-Last Saturday night residents Of this
portion Of the Arkansas valley expert
enced the most sudden change in temper
ature known to that important individ-
ual, the oldest inhabitant. During Sat-
urday summer heat prevailed, but in the
evening Q cold wind came down from the
north and by morning there had been a
fall Of 58 degrees. The drop from 80 on
Saturday afternoon to 80 on Sunday
morning was jump from summer TO win
ter without any autumn intervening. A
Light snow was falling early Sunday
morning and roofs were white with win.
try covering. Sunday night was quite
cold, the mercury showing 30 degrees
Monday morning. The cold snsp cut
short the melon shipments but worry little
as the season was about over. The out
put Of tomatoes will probably be in
creased by the seeming disaster-the
growth Of vines being stopped and ripen-
ing hastened. Most of the corn was out
Of danger.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

The Ordway school opens next Mon
day.
DR.. Mathewson is the busiest man in
town.
Miss Maria Freeman, Mrs. Hagburg
and Richard Adams little boy are on tho
sick list.
The entire community is glad to know
that Mrs. James Trainoris convalescing.
Different members Of her family have
been down with fever during the entire
summer.
Burr Green, of Tarbox & Green, has
come with his family from Pueblo and
will reside here. 1t is said that Mr.. Tar
box will retire from the firm.
The jingle of the tin wedding has set
some Of the boys to thinking. o, for a
prophet to forecast results.
Jack York has severed his connection
with the firm OF Laverty & York, and is
now running the elevator. Chick Web
ster bought his interest in the threshing
outfit.
On Saturday evening OF last week Mrs.
d. @. Roberts gave tea in honor Of her
niece, Miss Belle Roberts, to which many
Of Miss Bellies lady friends were invited.
They had an enjoyable time no doubt.
Since that event Miss r. has gone to WIS.,
1t her brother at Silver Cliff.
w. F. Boyd and wife have gone over
land to visit friends in the mountains.
Mrs. II. I. Olmstead, her son, Charles,
and daughter, Miss Alice, and lady
friend from Kansas are now enjoying
camp Life on their way to Canon City.
They were scheduled for the latter point
on Fruit Day.
P. @. Stevens has doffed the merchants
title after brief experience. He has
sold his stock of groceries to G. W. Shu-
mate. Percy says there is more con-
genial calling for him, and we believe
him for we see him cali elsewhere.
The directors of the G. L. 4 W. Co.
from Buffalo, N. Y, are visiting here.
They are doubtless pleased with the show
ing Of their years work.
d. c. Roberts had an unusual oompa-
ny of editorial guests last Monday. Dur
ing the afternoon he was showing Ne
braska newspaper man the fine results Of
general farming under Bob Creek irriga-
ton, and later in the evening, the editor
OF the Enterprise and wife claimed the
hospitalities of his home.
Monday evning the many friends OF
Rev. I. j. Keator and wife arranged a
splendid surprise for them. 1t was the
tenth anniversary of their marriage.
They were taken in the country to see a
sick friend and when they returned
about 8 p. m they found the parsonage
brilliantly lighted and joyous with the
hum of many cheerful voices. Arranged
in the dining room was fine array of
useful tinware. After season of social
enjoyment refreshments wore served
This was followed by short speech by
p. ". Barkley to which Mr.. and Mrs.
keator both happily responded. The
pastor and wife are held in high esteem
by the entire community at Ordway, not
only for their church work, but for the
educational and general uplift given So
ciety by their presence and labors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

-Superintendent Blinn, of the Arkan-
sas Valley Experiment Station, reports
showed the largest yield, threshing 45118
bushels per acre. 1t was grown on aif-
alta sod. Mr.. Blinn says that his pota-
toes now growing on alfalfa sod promise
to yield very largely. His theory is that
all crops will produce much more liberal
returns when grown on land that has
been In alfalfa for few years. II any
Of our readers have tried watermelons
and cantaloupes on alfalfa sod, we would
be pleased to have q statement OF their
experience. u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

An instructive article OIL packing
fruits by E. N. Berry, is on hand for
next week.
The full program of the Monday
night performance will be out Saturday
Look for it, read it, and attend.
Geo. Daring, Jr, having exhausted
his stock Of natural ice, is now serving
his customers with that made hy steam
in Pueblo.
B. M. Legg, organizer, announces a
pow,wow at g. A. Il. hall tonight for
the purpose OF Organising Tribe OF Inn
proved Order OF Red Men.
@, H. Movay's contract with the
Home Place Co., La Jupta, is $3.50 for
first 500 feet and 81 for each additional
foot, down to 1000 if necessary.
The La Junta Times asserts that A..
A. Frost, late depot master at La Junta,
was dis scharged on account Of his candi-
dacy for sheriff on the Populist ticket.
The change in the temperature
will be appreciated by the teachers and
the school children. The summer heat
Of last week was very trying on the in
mates Of the school rooms.
Last Sunday several La Junta boys
on the streets. II their conduct did not
make them liable to arrest it came pre-
cious near it. Whiskey seemed to be at
the bottom of the boisterous conduct.
DIR. W. J. Mcdonald is doing a good
work in his efforts to organize q Chau-
tauqua Circle. This ia one of the great
educational agencies Of the day and de-
serves the cooperation Of both young
and old.
-Livelier primaries are seldom seen
than those Of the Republicans of Rocky
Ford last Saturday. The chief contest
was between the friends of q. M. Robins
and G.. H. Wlnchell. The result was
about tie, each candidate getting the
delegates from his home precinct.
Last Saturday evening, during the
gale which swept over the valley, David
Shoffner, living three miles west Of town,
lost his dwelling by fire. The origin Of
the disaster we have not learned. The
house and contents were total loss and
a serious blow to Mr.. Shefner. Several
of his neighbors were in town Monday
morning soliciting aid for the unfortun-
ate mnn nnd met with liberal response
characteristic Of our citizens.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
ARKANSAS VALLEY FRUIT,
Its Beauty As Shown at the Late Fair
at Rocky Ford.

NJ 1NVCAy cVhus
The manner in which the displays
were arranged in Horticultural Hall gave
them very attractive appearance, but
the beauty of the exhibit was made more
impressive on account Of the high color
ing which all Of the fruit grown in Colo
RADIO possesses. This coloring is given
to both fruits and flowers by the great
amount o. sunshine which we have.
Then to the practiced eye the extra quail
ity Of the fruit is shown by the thick COW
ering Of that dusty film known to fruit
growers as "bloom. This is always the
indication Of rich flavor, and when fruit
10 exhibited in competition it is not con-
Edered to be complete where this has
been removed by polishing. We are
pleased to note that most of the exhibit
ors recognized this rule and left the fruit
in the natural state.
1t was the general verdict ofthose who
visited the fair that the fruit grown here
by irrigation can not be excelled in any
country. And it is this fact that should
the planting Of orchards, for it is the
quality OF product that must count when
we come in competition with the world.
It was interesting to the Colorado fruit
growers to note the expression of sur
prise and joy with which people who
have resided in the fruit sections of the
east greet the old familiar varieties and
notice that such sorts as the Rambo, JAN
itan and Missouri Pippin, Howell, or
Tallow Pippin, Red june, etc., grow to
much larger size by irrigation. The list
Of varieties will show that almost all Of
the common sorts with which our people
have been familiar in the east have been
brought out here and fruited successful
ly, az well as numbers of the newer and
more commercial varieties.
Some of the leading fruit growers of
Otero county were on hand at all times
to answer any questions that might be
asked by those who were In attendance
for the purpose Of obtaining information.
Among the 140 varieties Of fruit on ex-
hibition, some We're, of course, better
pose and some to another. It would be
impossible for us to go into details con-
cerning the different ones, and we shall
expect to say more OF that in this depart
ment during the winter, but the four
year-old Missouri Pippin apple tree talk
en- from the nursery row Of Crowley Il
Son and exhibited in the display of the
Colorado Orchard Co., from Manzanola,
was sufficient evidence OF the productive
ness of that variety. The tree supported
about 700 apples. The Green Gage
plums exhibited by r. o. McClain We're
taken from tree eight years old which
bore $40 worth Of fruit this year. While
OF course these were exceptions, they il
lustrate the yields that are given on our
soil with proper care.
1t is fact that not half the show was
made that could have been, had all felt
inclined to bring samples from their or
chards. Those who did exhibit did 30
merely to help the fair along and to ad-
vertise the country.-Frank Crowley in
La Junta Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26


Bert and Arthur Green, who have
been sick for the past week, have fully
recovered.
Many OF our people attended Fruit
Day at Canon City.
Several of our farmers report that
Jack Frost has made his appearance in
this vicinity.
Cleo. Parker has just finished hulling
his bean crop and reports over 100 BUSH
els from 5 acree. George is hustler il
he is coming ont for the judgeship.
Mrs. Ira Gilbert made business trip
to Pueblo Thursday. :
Several Of our young people attended
the Epworth League at Catlin Sunday
evening and report 2 pleasant time. Go
again,
We now SEQ in sight three threshing
machines. Farmers are anxious to get
their crops all threshed.
VIM. Auckland, while riding his horse
last Sunday, met with very painful ac-
cident, His horse fell and laid Will up
for few days with sprained ankle and
hurt his side. We hope to see him up
and around soon.
CD. Larson's horse foil Friday and
in some way wrenched Charley's foot and
he is hobbling around for few days.
Miss Jessie Maucker, who was poi
soned while grapeing, has almost recov-
cred and is able to be and among her
friends.
We were surprised Sunday morning to
find it showing when we arose from our
peaceful slumber. The storm made sew
eral put up stoves.
Cantaloupe and watermelon crops are
almost at an end on account Of frost.
DIR. B. A. Peden reports that the con-
dition Of Capt w. @. Mann, manager OF
the Boston Farm, is greatly changed
since our last writing. Glad to hear
this, Capt.
W. L, Barnes, our Renteel druggist, J.
NJ. Hackworth. Bert Wilborn and ]. II.
Hackworth were called to Rocky Ford
on business Monday.
Messdames D. W. and Geo. Parker are
visiting sister, Mrs. Plymer, of Pueblo.
Our gun club reports plenty of ducks
on the lake, but SO far the writer has
failed to see any Of the boys bringing
anything home.
The Olney Dramatic club will meet
and decide on what play they will have
this winter. Success to them, and hope
they viii soon be on the road "Chat."
Farmers of this vicinity report that
their oat crop will weigh 40 pounds to
the bushel Heavier the better, as the
price is low.
Faruers who have grain or hay would
DO we'll 70 consult with Ira Gilbert, agent
trp Ha frrrp fsO La
deavor to place all sales at best market
prices.
Our genial merchant, O. F. Comstock,
replenish his stock. Looks like aComy"
IL doing a good business.
We are pleased to note that olney can
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
The Santa Fe'e

The Santa Fe's fast passenger trains
all stop here for a supply of our magnif-
cent artesian water, but for no other pur-
pose. II you want to board either of the
through trains you must avail yourself
Of the stop at the water tank as no halt
is made at the platform. We think that
this should be changed. It will be a
great accommodation to the people Of
two fast trains, and since they stop for
water they should be allowed to halt al
the platform for passengers. Will the
authorities please consider the propriety
Of this change.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
Republican County Ticket.

At the Republican County Convention
held in Rocky Ford last Monday the fol-
towing nominations were made:
Judge--E. Alvord.
Clerk-C. M. Robins.
Treasurer-A. w. English.
Sheriff.. F. Bales.
Assessor-C. N. Allen. ...
Superintendent Schools-Mrs. J. N.
Beatty.
Commissoner-J. T. Russell.
Coroner. W. Manley.
Surveyor-B. F. Powell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
r AND OFFICE at Pueblo. Colo, July ls, %.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inteI,-
ton to- mako nnal proof in
support Of his claim, and that said proof
court for Otero County, Colo at La Junta
Colorado. on MoyembeE 5. 1895, viz:
GEORGE w. TETER
OF La Junta, Colo, HE No. 6Q87 for tho N u
3 Sec Twp "a 8 Rg 56 ".
He names the following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: Frank Mcconnell, Frank
Day, George w. Taylor, John L. Potter, all OF
RAYMOND MILLER,
VIA Register,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
afford a frst-class wasohmaker-Leuis

afford a first-class watchmaker-Louis
Martin.
Next thing we need is IN artesian well.
Like our brother, Rocky Ford.
Louis Anson, brakeman on the Mo.
p, last Saturday met with q painful &C.
cident in the yards at Olney by mashing
his finger while making coupling, but
he was on his run Wednesday.
Water was turned in our canal Satur-
day which met with the applause Of all.
D. Branaman of Sanborn was among
his friends here Monday.
Mrs. J. q. Hackworth is on the sick
list with q very severe sore throat.
It's nearing election time, but where
are the candidates. Come around, boys.
u. Know.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
AT the Irrigation Congress- at Alb,

AT the Irrigation Congress at Albu-
querque last week, A. L. Kellogg gave a
statement of irrigation in portion of
the Arkansas valley. He said: "Over
81 $4,000 has been expended in irriga-
tion works in that country, and what a
few years ago was barren PLAN and
purchased Of the government for $1.25
per acre, is one Of the most populous and
prosperous portions of the Centennial
state and land under irrigation averages
in value $50 per acre."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Last week g. W, Swink shipped q
lot OF cantaloupes to Massachusetts,. In
few years the fame of Rocky Ford can
taloupes and watermelons will reach the
entire union. The growing Of such lux
uries can't be easily overdone il the mar,
kets OF the United States can be handled
judiciously.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

The enrolment of pupils during the
fret week of the Rocky Ford schools was
this year 50 greater than during the cor
responding period last year., Mrs. Tay-
lor now has II enrolled and Mrs. Gar.
denier 70. And many children of eligi-
BILE age have not yet reported. The out
look is that one, if not two additional
teachers will have to be employed before
the term is over.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
Pueblo Fair Notes From the Saturday
Mail.

Henry Fosdick, J. R., of Fowler says
they viii make an exhibit that the peo-
pie Of the Arkansas valley will be
proud Of
G. W. Swink has taken hold of the
matter with his usual energy, and backed
up by Crowley and Steele their display
will be fair Of itself.
Mr.. Gibson of Catlin, who has the fin
est young snhardsswe have seen lately, is
working like beaver and will surprise
some OF the older fruit growers.
Now that low railroad rates have been
secured we will be sure to have large
crowds Of people. The business men
should decorate and give the place hol-
iday appearance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Some months since the Court Of Ap-
peals affirmed the declsion of the District
Court Of Pueblo county on the priority
contest between the High Line canal and
the Bob Creek ditch Co. The latter
company asked for and was allowed an
appeal to the Supreme Court upon filing
bond in the sum of 81 900. The appeal
has never been perfected and the case
stands affirmed. The priorities adjudged
by this decision date as follows: High
Line January 6, 1890; Bob Greek June
8, 1890.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Among the finest cabbage and sweet
potatoes that have been seen in the
Rocky Ford market come from the gar
dens Of r. v. Waterman. The next few
years is going to demonstrate that the
Rocky Ford country's list of profitable
specialties will be quite long.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Tho campaign is now fully open.
With three candidates in the field for
each Office voters ought to be able to se-
lect competent men Tor women) for the
various places to be filed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Canon City may well be proud Of the
success of FruitlDay, to which we can
not do justice in this issue. The Rocky
Ford country did nobly in the way Of at
tendance, Particulars next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Plan 10 go to Pueblo Oct. 8-5 to at
tend the Pueblo fair. The outlook is
that the exhibition will be we'll worthy
Of visit and study. The Santa Fe will
give low rates and Otero county should
have large representation there.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
The Celdest Day this Season.

Tile C0ldest Day this season.
Last Monday was the first cold
day this season, and The Golden
Rule was kept busy all day selling
Underwear. They have the larg-
est stock in the city to select from.
They can please young and old,
rich and poor. It will. pay you to
look their line through and save
money.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

The County Commissioners met
Monday last. Among the most impor-
tant business was letting contracts for
building the Rocky Ford and Timpas
creek bridges.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2e, 1895.

The Town Council has ordered an
election to be held Oct. "a to vote on
the sale OF High Line stock and the issue
of 5000 in bonds to drill an artesian
we'll for additional water supply.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
oTERo COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
ORDWAY.
oRDwAY CHURCH DIRECTORY.

URDWAf CHU1tCH D15Io2VT'
Preaching 10:30 a. m.
Sunday School II 80 q. M.
Epworth League 7:G p. m.
Preaching 500 p. N.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening s:O0
i. J. KEAroR, Pastor.
Ordway Free Reading Room. in Lecture
Room Of M. E. Church, Is open every evening
from 7 to O'Clock and on Sundays from 2:S0
to $3.50 D. m. Daily and weekly papers and
leading magazines on file. Everybody well
coma.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
OLNEY.
oLNEY CHURCH pl

OLNEY CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Sunday School in the school house ovory
Sunday at O'Clock p. m.
Preaching Immediately after Sunday School
every weoks, by Rev. W. d. Perry of Catiin
at 8, p. m.
Epworth League Sunday at p. M.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

u. M. Lambert has the walls Of his
new concrete dwelling about completed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
T,RUSTEE's SALE.

as9 oss4a sna sssse sse
sis. of the reeoids of otero County I'D
and state Of Colorado, to-wit:
Range Fifty-Seven West. containing 100 acres
insisdins ton sssres Of the capital stock 81
the Rocky Ford Canal, Reservoir. Land, Loan
ms sSS s
for the principal sum Of $50 due one and two
years after @ date, With M Interest ute est thereon from
Whereas, IT is provided in and by said deed
@ thereon. at % .hs time % The same IN y shall @ Become
interest up TO date Of sale. at the election OF
the legal holder thereof shall 1T once become
shall advertise and sell said premises, and
Whereas. default has been made in the pay
on sc @ sas e Sf fd
both Of said notaS have been declared due and
payable by the legal .t holder thereof, ..,
j: G:scots tfastse' y storssaid. win on Mon.
day, day st the front door A Of the building occa ea
s Of Ii 70 se
hshst bdasr @ a. f95 hs eash a i the ,sn
4. Lewelfing and Jefferson W.. Lewellns
their heirs and sssIgns therein for the
est thereon. together with ali moneys ad-
tanced for taxes or interest on prior incun,-
brances, and the expenses of this proceeding
as by said terms of said decd of trust pIn
fully authorized and empowered to do.
Said sale will be inuile subject to ono cer-
Thos 8. Hayden, Trustee, given to secure the
payment of one promissory note, for 81, 10
bayRble years after date to the order OF the
Central Trust Co.
P.G. SCOTT, Trustee.
Dated Las Animas. Colo, Sept. 4, ls0s.
First publication Sept. 5, 1888. Last publica-
ton October 3, 1896. 1913
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

r AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 20, '0s.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of bis Intention
TO make finaf proof in support of his claim
and thai said proof'wi be made before the
Clerk of the County Court of Otero county,
Colorado. nt La Junta Colo, on October Is,
LAWRENCE A. TEWES,
of Rocky Ford. Colo, II. Il. No. 55l2. for the NE
Sec %. TWP "a q. rig 81 West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivn-
tion of said land, viz: John P. Eyerhart. Aus
Tin h. Ward, William II. Tcwes, Frank Ncsbit,
all Of Rocky Ford Colo.
1i-19 RAYMOND MILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

There will be one or more fino vocal
quartets rendered Monday night.
Dealers in cigarettes should remem-
Der that the law forbids their sale to
boys. Prosecutions are threatened.
No finer favored cantalonpe has
reached the editorial palate this year
than that sent us by j. o. Connor.
Mr.. J. w. Bowman will recite sTha
Charlestown Earthquake at the literary
Monday night. 1t is expected to shake
the house.
Jos. Deweeso is building a brick
dwelling on his fine lots across from the
park. Larmore Bros. are doing ihe
work.
The entertainment Monday night is
given under the direction of the publica-
ton committee OF Our School Times,
Rocky Ford's Public School newspaper.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

ID. b. Lee with his daughter and sen
arrived from Indiana Thursday. We
welcome the young people to our midst.
Mr.. Van Orman, OF the Lockhart ranch,
is repairing his house, building moro
rooms and otherwise improving the place.
DR.. Reed, who has for the past two
weeks been visiting with his father in
Illinois, and regaining his health, arrived
home last week.
There is strong talk OF buildinEs ssE-
sonage at Fowler this fall. TMs QUO
needed and we hope can be dog
Gar loads Of hay and mesTSSS
shipped from Fowler daily. l
Several Of our farmers aref
melons to the mountain mar,
fair returns.
Miss Matte Karns is orga Ia
class in music.
Our school is progressing MIC with
much larger attendance than Shereto-
fore.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
FOWLER.
rowLrn CHURCH DIREt

FOWLER CHURCH DIRKCrORy,
Preaching Services every Sunday at II q. m.
Sunday School at 10 u. IN.
Prayer Meeting and Song Service Thursdays
REV F. NJ. MoBLEY. Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26

Died, Thursday, Sept. l9 1895, VIII
LIAM FRRpERIoK, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Recker, aged eight days. In the
death Of this, their flrst-born, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rocker have the sincere sympathy
Of the entire community. Funeral servi-
ces were conducted at the house by Rev.
Warren Mayo and the remains followed
to the cemetery by a large concourse Of
sympathizing friends.
Sweet as q bud
Just op'ed to day.
You came. you smiled,
Then passed away.
Sweet little one,
Thy days wsrc few.
TIL angels fingers
Beckoned you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-26
T AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo. Aug 90 'oa.

p. G. SCOTT, Trustee.
Dated Las Animas Colo, Sept. 4, iS0a.
First publication Sept. 5, 1898. Last pnblca-
tion October 3, 1896. 1913