Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-02

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School will close three weeks from
next Wednesday,
Geo. Daring will soon b begin the CON-
struction of tenant house for Senator
Swink near town.
The Rocky Ford Canning Go. il now
ready to contract for 200 acres of toma-
toes at 40 cents per 100 pounds,
Tho La Junta Speed Association pro-
poses TO dedicate its new track July 4th
with speed and amusement program.
u. J. Thompson is building an addi-
ton to tho house recently purchased Of
Carl Hyde.
When cottonwoods begin TO put
forth their leaves it is pretty sure sign
that warm weather is close by.
If you hsve not cleaned up the front
yard now is good time to do so-and
also the back yard.
"A little paint, Tor in its absence
whitewash) would wonderfully improve
many premises.
George Spargur and Thos. O'Don-
nell are drilling coal prospecting hole
at Olney and have reached depth Of so
feet.
An athletic club has been organized
among the boys but we have not been in
formed as to the plan Of operations,
rules, etc.
Wild geese are not now plentiful on
George Forbes Patterson Valley ranch
but tho deposits of brass ore are as pu-
merous as ever.
-1,bw T;t+Jo -ooon4Ju ,,rnoh.,oJ a 1o+
through Steele & BeaiI in the western
part Of town and immediately proceeded
to build q small cottage thereon.
Mrs. S. NJ. Larmore has purchased
block of lots of the Town Company in
building thereon during the coming fall.
"A maiden lady in Newburg keeps q
parrot which swears and q monkey which
chews tobacco. She says that between
the two she doesn't miss husband very
much.
H. f. Hagen informs us that the
spring thus far has been most favorable
for the apiary interests and the promise
il that tho bees will have long and
profitable season.
%. O. Baker is getting full value out
Of his bicycle. He is building new
house on his f1ve-aore tract east of town
and was seen last week taking out bug
gy load Of finishing lumber on his wheel.
The lumber was 10 feet long but he
was making good headway.
IF. A. Huntley, Superintendent of
the Experiment Station, is one Of the
best amateur photographers in the coun-
try and has an outfit superior TO any in
this section. He is not, however content
y t.,,k hn1 -
improved lens which will give him spec
isl facilities for landscape work.
About some barns in town there is
quite a lot Of loose hay which would easi-
ly start bad fire should Cigar stub be
in regard to these matters that costly
blaze be avoided.
The attention of those in need Of
dentistry is called to the card Of DR..
Bland of Pueblo, which appears regular
ly in our advertising columns. DR..
Bland il skillful workman and will
when in Pueblo.
"A number Of country editors are urg-
ing their readers to pay up subscriptions
due 80 as to enable the editors to pay
their income tax. Such an appeal ought
to bring the money, even il it does shat
ter the readers confidence in the veraci-
ty OF the newspaper man. - Lamar
Sparks.
JOS. F. Smith of Lexington, Mo, last
week bought two Town Company lots,
partly for speculation and with the prob
ability that he will build en- them him
self. He is here for his wife's health and
the late purchase is in the hope that the
climate will do 10 much for Mrs. Smith
that Rocky Ford will be their future
home.
"Wednesday morning the English
Lumber Cos fine team broke loose and
enjoyed lively run. A portion of the
wagon was left on the Santa Fe track,
the other staying with them until they
Rocky Ford ditch which brought them
to sudden halt. Damage slight.
Much work is being done on the
park in carrying out the plans adopted
line are being removed and many new
ones planted. Mayor Gracey suggests
that the park be leased for the cultiva-
tion Of crop therein this season. This
seems q good scheme. The growing of
crop would secure the regular irrigation
of the trees and their rapid growth be
promoted.
q. 7. Gerbing made business trip
to Colorado Springs last week, and while
there made q purchase Of fine business
property in Rocky Ford. He bought Of
Ed. Michod the lot on Main street on
which is situated the buildings occupied
by Ford Stewards tin shop and B. B.
Smiths barber shop. Mr.. Gerbing is
yet undecided whether ho will rent to the
present occupants or use it for his meat
market.
AT a meeting Of the F. Y. Hauck
Hose Co.. held Monday evening the fol-
lowing officers were elected: F. Y. Hauck,
Chief; A. A. Noble, Asst. chief; Geo.
Gross, Sec.; w. @. Steele, Treas. The
following members were appointed a
committee to procure bell for the hose
house: W. G. Steele, Geo. Gross and F.
Y. Hauck. A run for practice was made
Monday evening and another will be
made tomorrow evening. On Tuesday
the hose WIS overhauled to see that It |
was in good shape for use.