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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
Milton Badger is preparing for

Milton Badger is preparing for a
vigorous spring campaign on his Grand
Valley farm. Last week he did consider
able plowing. He favors fall and winter
plowing but thinks that for corn the
ground should be freshly broken IN the
spring. The work he has been doing in
the fields during the past two weeks will
help largely in avoiding rush of work in
the spring. Mr.. Badger will plant large
ly OF vatermelons and also set out a new
orchard Of 80 acres.
-Col. J. Fl. Lockhart will this week
move LOCO head of cattle from his Fow-
Ter ranch to his place southeast of Rocky
Ford. He has large quantity of hay
there and has purchased j. P. Steven
sons alfalfa on neighboring ranch.
tie at Kansas City at $2.95 and SO, which
he says was very satisfactory price for
cattle which had never seen alfalfa hay
but were fresh from the range.
AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Rocky Ford Milling and
Elevator Co., held last week, the follow
ing directors were elected: A. Nichols,
A. ID. Best, Chas. Rocker, j. E. Gauger
and David Best. /. Denness was elected
treasurer and W. @. Steele treasurer.
The report Of the years work by Mana
ger Gracey showed that the bushes has
been prosperous.
Hon. g. W. Swink and j. N. Beatty
OF Otero county, w. A. Colt of Bent,
Earl M. Cranston and W. E. Alexander
of Denver, are the incorporators of the
Colorado Orchard Co., which has plated
1000 acres near Catlin on which to locate
the Rocky Ford Colony. Mr.. Alexander
has had much successful experience in
working up sales of fruit lands.
Send all your orders for job printing
to the Enterprise office. We have good
line OF stationery and do the best of
work. Send no orders out of town, but
give your patronage to an office which
is doing hard and effective work for the
town and adjacent country.
The number of farmers in town on
Saturday taxed the hospitality of Rocky
Ford's hitching posts to their utmost ca
pacity. And the crowded condition of
the streets was indicative of the trade
enjoyed by those Of our merchants who
advertise.
There is comparatively but little
snow in the mountains at this date on
this side Of the range The Arkansas
valley is interested in seeing quite heavy
snow falls on the eastern slope between
this date and March 1.
"A series Of entertainments are pro
posed for the benefit OF the Free Library
Association. Whenever they are an.
nounced we are confident that the public
will rally to their support.
AT the meeting of the directors Of
the Rocky Ford Milling 4 Elevator COM
pany held last Monday Chas. Rocker
was elected president and j, c. Gracey
manager.
There are said to be "sloughs" of
wild ducks on Horse creek.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
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 re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale mt DIR. e. w.
Kearby's drug store. 36S-4l9
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
La Junta's Artesian Well.

Last Friday we visited La Junta to
learn the facts in regard to the artesian
we'll which the Santa Fe Co., is boring
there. Rumors of various kinds were
ahoat but the interest of Rocky Ford in
the matter was such as to make per-
sonal investigation necessary. Wefound
that the well had been bored to depth
of ITO feet. For the first 80 feet the drill
went through concrete gravel. For the
next 119 feet slate was encountered. @.
P. Cooper, who is in charge of the drill
ing, informed us that the general term
.'slate" would describe the formation
last passed through, some Of it being
softer and some harder. Then the drill
went II feet into what Mr.. Cooper calls
"rotten slate" in which the water was
found. The hole is ten inches in diane
ter, and at one time the water stood with
in 8 or 8 feet of the top. The water has
some mineral properties but has not yet
been analyzed. 1t is supposed to con-
tain some maguesia and salt but not in
sufficient quantities to make the water
water had been tested in the boilers for
"a hours and found to be excellent for
steam purposes. Last Friday Mr.. Cooper
was rigging up pump which would
throw 40 gallons per minute for the pur-
pose Of testing the capacity Of the we'll.
We desired to bring a sample of the wat
er to Rocky Ford for our citizens to
taste but the tank was empty at that
time. An attempt was made to get some
by lowering bottle attached to long
cord. The move was failure, but we
think the experiment demonstrated that
the present pressure OF water is wholly
inadequate to the Santa Fe's needs.
Some pumping had been done during the
morning but we were surprised to see
that the hottie was lowered about so feet
before it strlck wnter. With sufficient
head of water IL ba of any service the
we'll should havs neen nearly up to
the highest point it had attained, say
nine feet from the surfAce. 1t is tho in
tention OF the company to go farther into
the "rotten slate" now at the bottom of
the we'll, and it will probably be some
days before the real value of the well
will be demonstrated
Later.-The pumping test showed that
the supply of water was insufficient and
the we'll is being bored deeper. Rocky
Ford's well can afford to wait few
weeks. or until a successful well is in
operation at La Junta.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Carriage Robes in grest var
iety, from cheap to the very best,
at very low prices at the Reifel
Hardware Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

The Reifel Hardware Store
will soon be in receipt of a large
and fine lot of FURNITURE.
If intending to purchase Furniture
hold your orders until this new
stock arrives.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
Wanted.

The party that holds the key to
the money safe. Bring it down
to the store, unlock and get money.
The time is up on the Goth. But
if all the keys are not in by that
time, the time will be extended 60
Feb. 1st.
The Price-Draper Clothing Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
Free Library Meeting.

A public meeting will be held at the
Methodist church on Monday, Jan. 9th,
at 7:30 p. M, for the purpose Of electing
officers of the Free Library Association,
for the ensuing year.
The attendance of all citizens interest
ed in maintaining the library is request
ed.
G. M. HALL. President
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT 800 Acres
under the Oxford Ditch, with
splendid farmhouse. Owner will
furnish tools and horses. Farm
has bearing orchard. Cash rent.
Unusual chance for the right man.
Call on or address L. r. Fenlason,
Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Tho poor quality OF stamps which
the government is now selling demand
careful handling in attaching to letters.
II you will lick the letter instead Of the
stamp you will have better success, and
at the same time avoid taking into the
stomach a small portion Of the adhesive
gum, which, while not poisonous, is not
recommended as an article of food. II
mnistening the envelope don't cause the
stamp to stick, call on Postmaster Salyer
for a pin,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

The Reifel Hardware Store is
determined to close out all their
Heating Stoves at Cost. Now is
the time to get great bargains in
this line. They have an assort-
ment of the very best makes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

The telephone line to La Junta was
completed on Saturday and worked ex-
had charge Of the business threw the
line open for free talks during Saturday
and Sunday-giving practical realiza-
ton Of the proverb, "talk is cheap" The
line is now open to the public at the rate.
of 25 cents for five minutes conversation.
Step III DR.. Fenton's and have the La
Junta Office call up the man you want
and you can transact your business as
readily as If in the same room. Great
scheme!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

The committee on essays offered in
competition for R o. McClain's apple
prize will meet at the Horticultural
meeting next Saturday and render de-
cision. Four essays have been presented.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

"A bill. has been introduced into the
legislature abolishing the Office of gener-
al county road overseer, and establishing
districts as heretofore.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Las Animas will have u grand rabb.t
hunt Feb, 6 and Z.
The La Junta Golden Rule store 10
preparing to move to fine room on the
northwest corner OF the park.
1t is reported that J. ". Phenicis is
to open grocery store in La Junta in .
few weeks.
The Swink & Co., hardware stock il
in new hands, and will hereafter be known
as the Reifel hardware store.
Maxwell Bros, have recently given
their storo room and new and more con-
venient arrangement of counters, etc.
Philip Dickes was the fortunate man
in the drawing for the music box at Dr..
Kearby's Saturday evening.
When driving in the country the
other day we saw pl0wing in progress,
the rich soil turning up as dry and mel
low as in May,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Pueblo will ask the legislature for
an appropriation of Sl00.OOO,0 600 from the
Internal Improvement fund for the pur-
pose of protecting the city against the
damages of future floods.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

IF. A. Huntley, Superintendent of the
Arkansas Valley Experiment Station calls
our attention to a discrepancy in the ex-
tracts made from his December weather
report and published in the Enterprise Of
Jan, Bird, That report noticed only five
cloudy days, no mention being made of
ton is made in justice to Mr.. Huntley's
report. A December which has only five
days which are wholly cloudy and six
that may be classed as partly cloudy, is
certainly very desirable weather.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Lost, a Knight Templar's
watch charm. Suitable reward
for its return to B. u. DYE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

The prospects for State canal No. l
are thus sized up by the Pueblo Chieftain: !:
"If the citizens Of Pueblo aud Fremont
counties desire the construction of that
state ditch they had better be looking
after it. The pins are SGT to defeat the
enterprise, and the Arapahoe hog is in
should be sent to Denver mt an early
day. or the ditch is gone. Not one cent
Of state money will be spent to help the
Arkansas valley il our dear friends in
Denver can prevent it."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

That great whereas weekly, the
Rocky Mountain Herald, had an in
creased attractivehess last week, contain
ing the valuable papers read before the
late Editorial Association at Denver. To
Halsey NJ. Rhoades, of the Herald, the
Editorial Association is indebted for
much OF its present Efficiency, he and
the late president, j. S. Temple, having
labored hard and successfully for the
advancement Of the interest Of this or
ganization of newspaper men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Now is the time to buy winter
Vegetables and Seed Beans. Call
and see me or enquire of Chas.
Rocker.
tf JOSEPH STRErz. Gardanar.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Those members Of the present legis-
lature who seek to push business and
thereby make the session short one will
deserve and receive the thanks OF their
Constituents Three-fourths of all bills
introduced should be killed in the com.
mittee rooms
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
We WILL NOT BE uNDERSoLDIi

Some of Our Prces Lawrence Muslin 4c Calico &c; Out
Dress Gnghsm Sc; Canton Flan
mel &c. All Dress Goods % off; Dress
Trimmings Table per below fascinaors
Cens coaIs so be-
low cost
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Tho copy Of the report Of tho State
Board Of Horticulture which is before us
shows that the stats printers have done
very poor work. Many of the pages show
blurred presswork which is far from be-
ing creditable either to the staie or to
Smith, Brooks & Co. Aud the matter
the report contains could have been re-
duoed considerably by careful editing
and its full value kept unimpaired.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Every fruit grower in the county
should profit by the discussions Of the
next meeting of the Otero County Horti-
cultural society, to be held at Rocky
Ford, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 26th.
W. r, Gibson will give q practical illus
fration Of grating and budding, convey
lug in formation which will be of great
utility to all who grow fruit. Be there,
and il not a member Join next Saturday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Hon. Mrs. Holly of Pueblo has pre-
sented a bill providing that no person
shall vote at state election who is un-
able to read the state constitution when
printed in English. This is to encourage
some of Senator Barela's constituents to
learn the United States language.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
La Junta Jan. 9Th.

La Junta Jan. Sth.
j B O'Neil was elected chairman.
The official bonds Of As officers were
approved.
Warrants were ordered issued as fol-
ID Hale paid for work
gen overseer- 69.OO
J M Burk road work 300
A Waddington road work $3.50
s. @. Wood road work 1880
Fred A. Sabin was appointed County
Attorney at salary OF $40 per month
j ID Tourtellotte's resignation OF JUS
tice accepted and W. P. Clark appointed
to the vacancy.
Jan 10th.
Warrants ordered issued:
q q Washburn supt poor $1,000
expen state bd com go
Balance of day spent in checking
treasurer's books.
Jan. 11th.
Bids for county printing were consid-
cred and all work OF all kinds awarded
to the La Junta Times and Watermelon
on their combined bid. Vroman voted
"No" on the advertising part OF the
award.
County Treasurer Reynolds presented
semi-annual statement which was ap-
proved.
John Osteen failing to qualify as JUS
tice in precinct No 3, John Mock was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
Warrants ordered issued:
@ A Reynolds treas feees- 90
Balance of day spent in checking treas-
urers books.
Tan 14th
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
Rocky Ford's Amateur Dramatic Gem
pany Scores a Big Success.

80
The G. I. F. F. Dramatic Com
pany, composed exclusively of
home talent, has cause for congrat-
ulation over the splendid house
and fine reception given them last
night. The Odd Fellows hall was
crowded to its fullest capacity,
even as when Gov. Waite was
with us. The play was "Down in
Dixie" and was replete with stir.
ring war scenes.
The amateurs all did SO we'll
that it is difficult to make special
commentator. AS an Irish SOL
dier Frank Crowley was a bloom
ing success. The newspaper re-
porter was excellently portrayed
by 1. B. johnson. The dignified
parts were we'll cared for by
Messers. Hal Barry and Jerald
Guthrie assisted by Misses Mamie
Guthrie and Annie Goblin. Geo.
Barry did the Virginia congress-
man in good shape. The negro
characters were handled in fine
style by Harvey Maltby and Miss
Abbie Goblin. Will Guthrie made
a good Yankee army contractor
and Chas. Daring acceptably
played the modest part of the Con-
federate soldier. Taken altogeth-
er it was the most successful anna
teur performance Rocky Ford peo-
pie have had an opportunity of
witnessing, and the members of
the company are being generally
congratulated on their acting.
The intermissions between the
acts were made enjoyable by the
excellent music of the orchestra.
After the play the floor was
cleared of the chairs and a dance
indulged in, the orchestra furnish
ing the music.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

II the legislature will let politics take
a back seat and devote the time to need
ed and legitimate law-making it will
confer a benefit on the people of the
state. We feel that Otero county and
the 23rd senatorial district are represent.
ed by men who will work in harmony
with this policy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24
Jan 14th.

Warrants ordered issued:
q N Allen assessor 5000
@ w Fenlason supt schools 141 90
Populist, printing election exp 125.OO
Populist, printing 1O.08
a i Hunt H printing gp-l-1.------. - sis
Q Reynolds treas fees 26.O8
u w Sparger election exp-- $50
Jno Carson election exp----- 2.5O |
A Thompson counsel co court 1000
Electric Co Lights 1850
Buckley & Hart rent h - 5000 |
Q A Reynolds h supplies 31.O3
Chas Bailey JanltOr tOr------------ D.SO
] B ONeil supt poor- 500
F M White co physician n- $500 |
J B Morgan board poor-- 430
Alice X Green cash for poor------ $50
F. Finney poor sup- 2O.7O |
Geo Thompson poor sup 1000 |
Geo Morris road expense $50 |
Jas McNeen road 604 10 |
VIM LeRoy road sup-- 200 |
O II Mcbride road work 800
A O Best road work ork- 37.75 |
j F Sickenburg road work 44.37 |
J l. Terwilleger road work -- 2325
Geo Peck water commissioner 1000
w Lewis guard insane 800
w E Fenton treat inebriates - 1000 |
w Atkinson board inebriates 40. so
O Reynolds docket fees-- 500
Jan. 18th.
Neil Hardin constable bond approved. |
Warrants ordered issued:
w p Clark j p eee 100
Gazette Printing Co books etc., 81. .O4
Bomgardner & O'Neil jail SUPP 800
Dahiher & Simonton coal 1850 !
p Denning rent jury room. 1000 |
J M Burke road work 1850
X N kirkpatrick road work 450
Missouri Pac crossing near Ord 1922 |
] N Beatty & Go road supplies 6.2S |
Ellin9wood Hauck road SUPP 1896 |
] w Williams board poor $500 |
L Il Hohmire counsel 1000 |
Jan. 10th.
Warrants ordered issued:
Geo Morris clerks fees---.--2 2aO.15
y A Sabin co attorney 45.25 |
GT Wilson 1000 |
w p Clark J p fees $40
ii Brinkham P fees 9.15
Steve Roberts ] P witnes 200
Geo Morris j P witness 200
j E Miller Jail supplies s 7.55 |
] + Everett Jail supplies 1.25 |
j l. Potter bailif f- N.O0 |
English Lumber Co road SUPP 642l |
u Morgan poor farm SUPP 1928 |
+ Miller poor supplies --- LAO |
Mrs A Swanson nurse insane $500 |
@ w Bomgardner's claim witness fee
80 not allowed.
Mrs 8 II Fertig was awarded the care
OF the poor farm.
A II Bartholomew was ordered to file |
his report as district clerk.
Beatty Bros election expenses 1000 |
s F Mosher poor supplies 4.3O
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

Hon. w. N. Randall has introduced
a bill appropriating $4,000 for the con-
struction of Twin Lakes reservoir. And
he can advance the very strongest of ar
guments why the bill should puss. II
the agriculture interests OF the state are
fairly treated this reservoir will be built.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-01-24

"A most worthy bill is now pending
in the Legislature in regard to legal ad-
vertising. 1t provides that legal notices
shall be inserted only in papers which
have been in existence one year. This
publications which run for few months
to get some specially profitable legal
patronage.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-06-05
FUN FOR THE PLAIN GIRLS.
But HOnors Were Easy Between the Tw,
Pretty Ones the Rivals.

But HOnors Were Easy Between the Two
Pretty Ones, the Rivals.
They had certainly been rivals and
when she came to call the two plain girls
who had dropped in to offer their congrat-
ulations decided not to go yet. The host
css greeted her warmly and gave her a
chair facing the light, and then the two
plain girls rejoioed that they had not de-
parted the first time they rose to go. 1T
was sure to be interesting.
How well you are looking, dearl" said
the hostess. Your hair is really much
more becoming than when it was its nat
ural color"
"How kind Of you to say 1t, dear, espe-
cially when your own blondining turned
out SO badly By the way, you were not
at Genevieyes luncheon. What a pity
that she forgot you'll I'm sure she didn't
leave you out Intentionally,
"Oh, couldn't have gone anyway.
i had another engagement. " The two
plain girls giggled audibly.
"Oh, we'll, then, it wasn't so bad, after
ALL Still l told all the girls who were
there how mean thought it was of Gene
We've to leave you out when you have so
little pleasure
Thanks, but my pleasure is never de-
pendent on dissipation. How pretty those
magenta flowers on your hat arel What q
pity the color is so tryingl"
Yes, of course you won't dare to wear
1t. Were you at Ida's tea yesterday"
"No; haven't been anywhere of late. -
Really it is too bad to be left out in
that way. 1 shall ask Jessie to be sure to
send you card for her reception. 1t will
be quite crush. She is simply asking ev-
erybody."
Don't trouble yourself, dear. You
know don't care to visit Jessie. Besides
my time is really not my own now. r.
"Oh, we'll, then"--
eyes, Horace is so foolishly devoted to
me. You know that we are to be married
in january"
She didn't know it, and she couldn't E
help changing color, but she rallied nobly.
why, no, indeedP' she cried. "Pm so
glad to hear It'll The poor fellow was so
distressed when told him in August that
he really must give up hope I've felt
quite guilty ever since, and now I'm so
glad that you have consented to console
him."
And the two plain girls gotu and said
they really must go now, they had such a
lot of calls to make.--Chicago Tribune.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-06-05

John Bright went into an agricultural
district one day and had to walk from the
station a long way into the village. A
Clergyman who was driving in a dogcart
overlook him, and learning his destination.
offered to drive him there. Have you
seen the papers today?" the parson asked
when Mr. Bright had accepted a seat
"Yes. What is in themW why, that
rascal John Bright has been making an
other speech. - And what was it about?'
asked Mr.. Bright. The clergyman ex-
planned. "Well, " said the stranger, per
haps MI Bright was only expressing his
honest convictions. Perhaps even he may
be right" "Oh, no." said the irate clergy
man. IF / had him here would feel
like shooting him. 4"
Before they separated Mr.. Bright had
promised to go to his new acquaintance's
church next morning. The theme of the
sermon was Bright's speech, and at the
conclusion Mr.. Bright thanked him for
his able sermon. As the rector was going
home to dinner a friend met him and
said, you have been preaching under
distinguished patronage this morning
"Nop' said the parson. "Oh, yes, you
have" replied tho friend. You had John
Bright among tho congregation. Didn't
you notice him In front, in the middle
pew2" "Why," said the rector, Il drove
him to the village yesterday in my dog
cart and called him a rascal and eXcoriated
him in all the moods and lenses, and he
never said a word. l must 60 and apollo
gize at once. Nv. 5. Walsh in Llppin-
COtt's
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-06-05
Happy Retrospeot.

Ministers have quite as many touching
incidents as 1unny ones in their duty of
performing the marriage ceremony for
"all sorts and conditions of men," One
such is told by clergyman who lived at
somo distance from the populous part of
the town, and who was therefore accus-
toned to suggest some conveyance to those
couples who did not come in a carriage
A middle aged man and woman who
looked as if life might have been rather
hard for them came one night to be mar
ried. The ceremony over, the minister
said to them:
Now, III tell you where to take a car
You know we are a long distance from
everywhere"
The man turned to his bride with a
look of sudden sweetness.
"Oh, no, said he gently, IT guess we
won't ride Wen just walk along a spell
and talk it over, youths Companion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-06-05

New YORK, June 4. - FLOUR-State and
western quiet; city mills patents, s4.s595.l5;
winter patents, S4D4.40; city mills clears, s4.l0
04.40; winter stTaights, S3.7514l5.
WHEAT-No. was weaker under better
crop news, absence of outside orders and in
creased Liverpool stocks July, s040Slc.; Au-
gust, sO5s0slc.
CORN-No. 2 opened lower under better
weather and crop advices, then rallied on COW
ering; July, 55AQ561sc; September, 565S0571sc.
OATS-No. quiet, but fairly steady; July
831sc.; September, 33c.
PORK-Dull new mess, Sl3.5C4l4.25; fam
ny, Sl2.jO0l350.
LARD-Dull; prime western steam, s6.s5
nominal.
BUTTER-Firm; state dairy ll9l7c state
creamery, lSc.
CHEEsE-steady; state, large, 507c.; small,
540716c.
EGGs-Firm; state and Pennsylvania, 100
l316c western, l2c.
SUGAR-Raw dull fair refining, l5-l6c
centrifugal, 98 test, 3gsc.; refined quiet crushed
5l-l8G514c.; powdered, 43404 l5-l6c.
TURPENTINE-Qu at 291402994c.
MOLASSEs-F Firm; New Orleans, 2s082o.
RICE-Firm domestic, 4A06j4c.; Japan, 81s
@41kc.
TALLOW-S Steady; city, 49sc.; country, 4Ac.
HAY-steady; chipping, 5O06Oc.; good to
choice, 6O975'.