Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-09-12

part Of tho valley, importing the seed
fS5m California at cost of So cents Per
pound. Mr.. d. takes much interest in
the present growth of the valley.
The closing day of the fair was Of the
same successful character as its prede-
cessors. The attendance was larger
than the corresponding day OF last year
and the program full Of interest. Art @.
Blake OF Colorado Springs greatly in
, tsrestej the crowd by his expert band
ling Of the bicycle, executing many diii-
cult tricks. In the speed ring there were
a number Of interesting events both in
fast horses and bicycle riding. Nine
race, which created the usual amusement
In spite Of the additional Improvement
made this year the crowd was too great
for the accommodations provided. The
success Of this years exhibition in con-
nection with the aid given the associa-
tion by tie aEtesian we'll fund, will ena-
bic the management to make large ex-
penditures next year to meet the de-
mands caused by the rapidly developing
country, the growing fist Of exhibitors
and steadily increasing patronage.
As the thousands Of guests departed
was general expression Of delight ut
the character OF the hospitality Furnished
and the general enjoyments Of the day.
Thus year by. year, does the fame Of the
Arkansas valley reach ever widening
circles, and Rocky Ford is aver remem-
beted a. The agricultural and horticui-
tatal metropolis thereof.
Notes and Opinions.
rrLa ,onv xnv~, o., ,vorsa o1I H11a1
J. W. Potter's Mountain Maid won the
thgee. .eighths dash.
-Catlin F ruit Grower: "'The Fair uas
a grand success in every department.
Walter Bishops Australian corn had
gSains OF remarkable size.
A couple of fighting Jockeys made
some excitement Friday afternoon.
Plums in clusters as compact as
grapes distinguished several exhibits.
II. F. Hagen's honey made from the
Rocky Mountain bee plant had heauti-
full amber color.
The Rocky Ford Public schools made
q creditable exhibit Of children's clay
molding and carving.
B. o. Dyes choice 10 acre tract ad-
ioinR town made q fine exhibition of a
large variety OF vegetables.
The stfeets were kept in splendid con-
dition and free from dust by frequent
sprinkling with artesian water.
A. R. Pierce, Pueblo's leading seeds
man did valuable service as judge in
the agIcultur al department..
The Colorado Farm & Live Stock Co,
used one corner OF horticultural hall to
good advantage for advertising purposes.
The grand stand must be built larger
next year. Money was this year lost to
the association by failure to have enough
seating capacity.
The hops exhibited by Fred Smith and
B. o. Dye were luxuriant enough to in
dictate that they might b grown 70 profit
in the valley.
Jockey, Cal Crump, was thrown and had
4 las hfskea: A purse was made to pay
The ladies department waa rich in the
many delicate articles OF ladies' handi-
work such as needle work embroidery,
artificial Aowera, etc.
Canon City turned out . large dele
cation and Rosky Ford should return
the compliment on Fruit Day, Wednes-
day, Sept 25th.
Tho newspapera which were repre-
sented at the Fair and Watermelon Day
have uniformly given complimentary
noticea Of what they saw.
Walter Bishop's fine fall wheat raised
on 300 anu WHICH yt6lO0u % UuAuolb per
acre VIVA among the best exhibits Of
grain:
only entry of tobacco. Mr.. Vincent is
an enterprising experimenter in garden
ing and a most useful man to have
around
On Watermelon Day the Experiment
Station farm house and that OF Oliver
Adcock were entered by tramps and a
few dollars in money and number Of
small articles stolen.
Mrs. Milton Reynolds had on exhibi-
ton fine quality OF linen thread made
by her when girl GO year6 ago. Also
pin cushion which had been in the
family 162 years.
An exciting baseball game was in
progress at the time the ring offered tho
fine attractions. thus giving the visitors
in the grand stand their choice Of amuse-
ments. The Rocky Ford club scored a
victory over tLat from La Junta.
In the rush Of arranging articles in the
ladies' department handsome quilt
entered by Mrs. H. f. Brannon fniled
to be displayed and she lost the oppor-
tunity to compete for premium in that
line.
H. r. Holbrook of Pueblo was on hand
almiring tho splendid display Of pro-
ducts grown by the use Of the saddle
colored ditch water which he furnishes.
There is no poor crops in the Holbrook
country this season.
In the Fine Art and Ladies' Depart
ment the pen work OF Prot Fl. e. McEl-
roy, displayed by the La Junta Com
merclal College, was fine, especially SO
the large pen picture OF the bird, lion
and the fairy Of the moon.