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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25
Ont Among the IrriEaters.

E E Cowgirl, editor Of the Kansas
Farmer, pnblishsi at Topeka, was among
the excursio lists who recently visited the
Rocky Ford country. From his account
Of the trip We make the following ex-
tracts relative 10 Rocky Ford and vicin-
ity:
Rocky Ford famed for its melons, is
a very small town in a big country. In
deed the town seems to be simply q con-
venienoe for the country, instead OF the
too common reverse case, In which q sur
rounding country is treated as necessity
for building town. The irrigated lands
are right around and all through Rocky
Ford. There are here many five-acre
farms on which people are making a iv-
ing and more. Melons are probably q
more prominent part of the products now
is raising fruit trees and shrubs. There
is never any disappointment as to the
effect of irrigation upon these They
grow IN simple perfection under irnga-
ton and bear young and with great reg
| ularity. The formerly = Kansas man
is much in evidence at Rocky Ford.
One of them. Henry F. Hagen, who has
fine haf-section farm near Ellinwood.
is raising fruit. on nine acres at Rocky
Ford, AID, by way OF amusement, last
year cold 1900 pounds of honey for
s2UO to Kansas and Missouri people.
In the stores enc reads on the shelves of
cans Rocky Ford Cannery." The state
has an Experiment station near Rocky
Ford, and it Is said that it sells enough
produce to pay its expenses. A little
west of town were 5000 fat sheep ready
for shipment.
Water for irrigation is obtained from
the Arkansas river by means of bitches.
The Arkansas has not Just now, super
f1uity of water, so the bitches have O.
have not water, according to their prior
ties II there Is no more than water
enough for the ditch to which the first
priority attaches, people along this get
water. while those along the others stand
back like bound boy at a husking" and
wish for water. This may have some
thing to do with the interest they have in
q pump man even in Colorado.
Irrigation came to Colorado from the
Southwest, and it used to be said that
nobody but Mexican could make water
run up hill. But the knowing Western
man has made much improvement over
the ways of the Mexican. With less Ia
Dor he irngates more land. But the
small farms have not impressed upon
their owners the necessity for economical
work as have Col Perry's l ,2OO irrigated
acres at Englewood, Kas. One Of the
five-acre farmers near Rocky Ford
thought that if he wished he could irri.
gate his entire place in three days. Col.
Perry's irngator, it Will be remembered,
averages rs acres per week.
The effects Of irrigation are strikingly
apparent at Rocky Ford. The coarse,
dead-looking soil produces nothing with
out irrigation. Its desert character is at
,,1, f~r~l - I, l.
ness by the application of water. Stored
in warehouse the writer saw over 5000
bushels of alfalfa seed, several car loads
OF beans and great quantities Of oats.
The years of general crop failures are the
irrigation farmers best, on account OF
the greater demand for the products
which he is sure to have for sale"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25
Bucklen,s Arn,ca 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 Civ, perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale at DR.. E. w.
Kearby's drug store. 368-419
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25
TafY.

ont me III n1eIPrise OF ROCKY aIrd came
and is credit to its publisher and the
thriving town of Rocky Ford. The
Spokesman is glad to see Bro. Barkley
prosper. Mr.. Barkley is citizen that
Rocky Ford should be proud of,-Pueb-
10 Spokesman
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

Two years have now passed since
the business men Of the country began
to hear the rumbling of the storm which
burst with such fury upon the country a
month or two later. Most people were
stunned by its suddenness and ruinous
power, and they were at loss which
way to turn or what to do. Business
houset were failing. banks were breaking,
and general distrust and lack of conf
dence prevailed. Now bettrr state of
feeling exists. Matters have settled
down 30 that most persons know what
to expect, and what to look out for.
Business is slowly reviving throughout
the country, fewer workmen are out of
employment and this beautiful spring
weather is putting heart and hope into
many of tho dependent ones. We clip
the foregoing from the Trinidad News,
and will add that Rocky Ford has great
reason for encouragement. The splendid
crops OF fruits and farm products last
year has attracted widespread attention.
and the tide of immigration is setting in
toward this Rocky Ford country in
most gratifying manner. improvements
in both town and county have marked the
past Six months as an era of the most
healthful growth in the history of the
country tributary to Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

"A petition if being circulated asking
Messrs. Dawley and Steele to be candi-
dates for reelection as School Directors
The Rocky Ford schools have high
reputation and it would not be wise to
change the policy which has brought
them TO the present valve and efficiency.
No mistake will be maze by reelecting
the outgoing directors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

At the rlsk Of repeating We wish to
suggest that Rocky Ford is badly in need
OF more dwelling houses We are weekly
losing new citizens because those who
desire to cast their lots with us cannot
secure house to live in.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25
Arbor Day Observance by the Rocky
Ford Public Schools,

Last Friday was most favorable for
outdoor Arbor Day exercises. The
Rocky Ford public schools under the
superintendence of F. B. Bolles, celebrat-
ed the day by most creditable program,
The children filed out of the school house
to the tune Of . march by Roy Elser on
the organ, assembling in front of the
building. Our national hymn America"
was sung by the entire school. This was
followed by an interesting little drama
by the 7th and 9Th grades. It represent
ed a committee of school children calling
on the school board to petition that Ar
Dor Day be made holiday. The child
ren made strong plea and succeeded in
getting the board to rule in their favor,
after which they left the platform with
joyous cheering. Next came a concert
recitation, "The Song of Growth" by the
youngest pupils. "Who Chose the
Tree?" recitation by Charles Sanders,
came next. A Duet, "Wandering in the
Maytime," was excellently rendered by
the fine voices of Misses Maud and Jessie
Larmore. Dick Dye led an exercise en-
titled Choosing the Tree in which re-
sponses were made by number of pu-
pills. The decision was made in favor of
the elm, a just verdict, as it is the noblest
shade tree which grows. Six little peo-
pie then recited "The Chains Of Leaves"
For an account OF the afternoon ex-
ercises see the extracts from the School
Times in another column.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

The Catlin Fruit Grower estimates
that 10000 fruit trees VIII be planted in
Otero county this spring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

Among the ordinances of Rocky
Ford is one forbidding chickens, ducks,
and turkeys from running at large within
the town limits. Violations of this reg
ulation will be liable to fine of from 81
to s5. Mayor Gracey informs us that
this ordinance will be enforced and re-
quests the publication of this timely
warning.
Some excitement was occasioned in
Rocky Ford Monday afternoon by efforts
to break several bronchos to the saddle
and harness. The particular specimens
under discipline were vicious ones and
dangerous to handle. Such work is
among the necessities, but the streets of
town are not the best place-too much
danger to the subtle connected with the
plunging and bucking Of the bronchcs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

Last Sunday night the thermometer
was down about to freezing and some
fears were entertained that the fruit was
injured, but a careful examination by
horticulturists shows that it is all right.
It is now highly improbable that weshall
have any more as cold weather this
spring, giving a reasonable assurance OF
an abundant fruit crop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

The county commissioners met in
special session on Monday. The object
OF the meeting was to select 200 names
for jury duty, the list last selected hav.
ing been almost exhausted The names
will be selected from the List OF tax.
payerA
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25
Sunday last was rare day for the

Sunday last was rare day for the
Arkansas valley. Commencing late Sat-
urday evening steady rain fell during
all Of the Sabbath, the sun not being Wis
ible the entire day. The rain came down
gently, every drop being absorbed by a
thirsty soil and doing the most possible
good. The whole valley was thoroughly
soaked and the result will be many thou
sands Of dollars benefit to the farming
interests. Ranchmen are happy over the
auspicious opening of the spring of '95.
The national association of agricul-
tural Colleges and Experiment Stations
will hold their next session in Denver
this summer. This association will be
represented by delegates from every ag-
ricultural college and experiment sta
ton in the United States. An excursion
should be arranged to enable the asso-
citation to see the Rocky Ford country.
The visit west will not result in its fullest
possible benefit unless the delegates
study the developement of this section,
where the great advantages and results
of irrigation are so forcibly presented
Rocky Ford, with its usual enterprise,
must keep an eye on the national associ.
ton and if possible secure the suggested
excursion
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

Farmers often justly complain Of the
high prices of many kinds of farming ma
chinery. But all farmers do not appre-
ciate the value of these costly imple-
ments. When farmer will leave a cul.
tivator in the field all winter to have il
handy for use next year, he is making
one Of those mistakes which are at the
bottom Of much Of the grumbling about
hard times. In many cases, all the while
that the sun, rain and snow are rapidly
taking the value out Of the machine, a
ten per cent note is as steadily adding to
the original debt. When farmers pros
per and make money under such manage
ment, their success is monument to the
fertility OF the sell they cultivate.
An important religious gathering
will be held in Rocky Ford Thursday and
Friday, May and 10. The Semi-Annual
Convention of the Arkansas valley Sub
District Epworth League will then as
semble at the NJ. E. Church. An extern
sive and interesting program has been
arranged and large number of Chris
tian workers will be present. By that
date Rocky Ford's wealth of shade trees
will have put on their bright new dress
and the town generally cannot but favor
ably impress those who visit us for the
first time. The citizens OF Rocky Ford
should endeavor to make the stay of our
visitors as agreeable as possible that they
may go away with the most pleasant
of the banner town of
Southern Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-04-25

On Monday Geo. Gross occupied th
new brick building erected for his OF
pecial use. Mr.. Gross now has the fines
and best equipped barber shop and bat
rooms between Pueblo and the Kansa
line.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
FOUND DEAD.

Fred Gloriieid, prominent and
wealthy farmer, residing one mile
west of the city, was found dead this
morning, at about 7:30. When found
by Chas. Garlic, the section boss, he
was lying in ditch by the side of the
road, about twenty yards west of the
Kirkman crossing. 1t is supposed that
he was thrown from his horse, while
returning to his home on last evening
and so injured that he was unable to
proceed. Mr.. Gloriiield was last seen
in the city about nine o'clock and it is
thought that he left for home shortly
after that time. The first report of
the death created great excitement
about the city. The night was bitterly
cold, and it is extremely probable that
the unfortunate man was frozen to
death. The remains are now lying in
the city council rooms,-M0nning
Monitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
CUPID'S DOIN0S.

At the parsonage in Audubon, JAN
uary 30th, by Rev. Z. Dickinson, Mr..
John H. Hale to Miss Hattie M. Will
kins both of Melville township.
In Union township Guthrie county,
by Rev. E. Dickinson at the brides
residence January 18th, Mr.. Joseph
G. Coffman of said township to Miss
Hannah S. Ansberry.
At noon today, at the home of the
brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Milford, occurred the marriage of
Frank Kibler and Miss Emma Milford,
Rev. w. NJ. Dudley officiating. These
young people are we'll and favorably
known and their many friends and &C.
quaintances unite in extending good
wishes.
Two of Audubon's young people
were united in marriage at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. ahd Mrs.
Charles Tramp, on Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Chas. Poulsen and Miss
Lille Tramp were the contracting par
ties. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. M. Dudley of the NJ. Z. church
in the presence of number of relatives
and friends.
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock Owen
Pray and Miss Annie Flynnwere united
in marriage at st. Patrick's church,
Rev. Father Gleason officiating. The
groom is well known young man and
the bride is a daughter of Maurice
Flynn, who resides southwest of town.
The newly married couple went to
Walnut for short visit with relatives
before beginning housekeeping.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
Rev. NJ. Gleason went to Nicola Tues.

Rev. NJ. Gleason went to Nicola Tues
day.
J. ASKING left Wednesday with his
household goods for Grinnell.
Don't fail to get your Hard Coal at
the Green Bay Lumber Company.
George Gregg, of Gray, was an Au-
dubon visitor Saturday afternoon.
For SALE: A standard bred male
hog. A L. TALBOT.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
j. Campbell is sick with scarlet fever.
p. Conroy, of Walnut. was in Audi
bon Tuesday,a guest at the Pray Flynn
wedding.
Arthur Walker will celebrate his
Goth birthday with a party for his
friends this evening.
Mrs. Barnes, of Omaha, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs Cassidy, left
for her home Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. Walker, wife OF Hon. VIM.
Walker, of Extra, died yesterday from
an attack of heart disease.
g. II. Jones and Martin Esbeck of
Kimballton, left Tuesday evening for
Il business visit in Des Moines.
Il. o. Mccarthy left Monday for
Fairbury, Nebraska, for a visit with
his brother residing in that town.
Sylvester Moores eight year old son
died last night. Spinal mengitis was
the cause of the little boys death.
H. Walters and daughter returned
Wednesday morning from visit with
relatives and friends in Belle PLANE.
Henry NJ. Gray loans money at low
est rates of interest. Terms, one to
ten years, pay any amount at any time
Aug. Oelke is now a resident of Au-
dubon having moved to town last week.
Mr.. Oelke will reside in the Cross house
recently vacated by c. E. Farmer.
Hon. W. r. Green spent Sunday with
his family in Audubon and left Mon
day for Sidney, where he will preside
over the Fremont county district court.
Wednesday morning was the coolest
of the season. The mercury REGISTER
ing from ten to eighteen degrees below
zero, according to different therm ONE.
tiers.
Dr. S. MOsher, the eminent specialist
in chronic dieeases, will be at the Stuart
House Wednesday February 9th, where
he may be seen by his many patients
in this vicinity. 5-2
is. Dennis informs us that the
Hawkeye Insurance Company prompt
ly settled for the loss occasioned by the
little blaze at his house a couple of
weeks ago. The loss was small, less
than $1,000, but the company settled
promptly Just the same,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
MASONIC MEETINGS.

The regular meetings of the Masonic
orders will be as follows:
Godfrey Commandery No. A, Tues
day February 9TH, 1880 p. m.
Amity Chapter No. SO, Thursday
February 7th, 1880 p.m m.
Veritas Lodge No. 1902, Saturday
February 9th, 1880.
Regular meetings will occurr on the
same dates In March.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
DON'T FAIL TO GET
YOUR SHARE.
INVESTIGATE

lin lOH
Those Dress Goods Remnants which we
selling at HALF PRICE and that 81 inch Suit
ing at SOC. Did you see it? Every piece is
worth one dollar, yard and we still have some
desirable styles left.
And we are offering a dark red Cashmere,
36-in wide, worth 25c for l5c Arnold's Hen
rietta, 46-in wide, at 74c yard, in nice line
of colors, is another BIG BARGAIN in our
Dress Goods Dept, and the Botna Henrietta
also, 4O-in wide, at 43c, is equally cheap. To
be brief, our entire stock of Dress Goods at
the prices we are selling them at are BAR
GAINS in the true sense of the word.
Blankets are in the "sWim'' also and we
have made big reductions.
Don't forget about those ChiIdren's Hoods
at l5c, or for handmade ones, Soc for they
are just as represented.
Do you want pair of Silk Gloves, fleece
lined, if SO come to us and we will sell you a
pair for l5c.
Watch out for a Special Sale on Muslin
Underwear, Sheetings, Muslin and Linen.
We will announce the date later.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
STOCK AND FEEDING CATTLE.

ThOs. +. Musson has stock and feed
ing cattle, natives and good quality
for sale. The stock may be seen any
time in the railroad eighty east of Au
dubon. Terms cash, or good banka5le
paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
CHURCH NOTICES.

Special meetings are being conducted
in the Evangelical church by Revs.
Clark and Heilman. All are invited
to attend these services.
A series of meetings are being held
Mt the Baptist church. a cordial in
vtatiOn is extended TO all
Evangelist g. A. Lockhart.wlll preach
next Saturday night, Sunday and Sun
day night at the court house. The fol.
lowing are his themes in order: Ruth,
The Moabitess." "The Trial of Jesus"
"Naaman, The Leper." All are cor
daily invited to attend.
At the M. 4. church next Sunday
morning Rev. Dudley's subject will be
"The Church." in the evening Christ,
Mans Complement"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

The following is the program for
the Farmers Institute to be held at
Audubon Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, February 8, and s, 1896:
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
Presidents address.
Report OF secretary and treas urer.
Appointment of committees.
Discussion: What of the Past Year
and its Lessons?
AFTERNOON.
as the Quality of Farm Cattle Declin.
ing, and how shall it be Avoidedp"
f. G. Wilson and August 0elke.
THE Cow, as a Source of Revenue"
ii. l.. Fest.
Care of Young Pigs and Improvement
of the Hog"
J. L. Hepp and j. Hunt.
Economics of Feeding"
A. II. Edwards.
EVENING.
Music
Education of Farmers Children"
DIP. Repass.
"Iowa Compared With Other States"
Ii. U. Funk.
Paper. ............ Mrs. G. III. Jones
THURSDAY FORENOON.
Corn Fodder" j. ii. Johnson
"Potato Culture. Il. A. Shingledecker
"How to Beginb Farming. ,...........
S. M. Gardner.
"How May We Increase the Fertility
of Our Farms?". IS. A. Graham
AFTERNOON,
Circulation of Water in the Soil"
j. o. Cotton.
Farming Compared with the Other
occupations ...... Adam FiScus
"NoXious Weeds and How to Subdue
Inem' .......,.. Lee Huddler
Election of Officers and Report of the
Committees.
EVENING.
Music
Address. ....... Mrs. J. A. Overholtzer
Original Poem .... Mrs. +. Z. Hooker
Recitation. ........., Mrs. Belle Smith
Music. Columbian Orchestra
possibilities" j. M. Graham
Recltatlon .............,. Mrs. Dudley
"Woman's Congress- Columbian Club
FRIDAY FORENOON.
'ConVeniences in House and Barn."
August Oelke.
Relation of the Veterinary to the
Farmer" ...... George N. Weighton
"Stone Fruits" Hon. II. f. Andrews
"Apples in Audubon County"
o. =. Tyler.
AFTERNOON.
"Tree Fruits. ......... e. n. Taggart
Small Fruits and Gardening"
B. w. Carr
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NOTICE.

All those indebted to |. w. Baker
are requested to call and settle either
by cash or note
Resp. Yours.
3-tf. |. w. BAKER.
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|EaiI!Ek1.3:!l!y
EAa;IIEf13lM
February!
The Meaning of the Word.

We don't want friends to think pedantic:
tanly not running kindergarten but the Of the
month interests
We have just found out that it is derived from the Latin
word fdTu0-to purify by sacrifice.
This applies apty stock and intentions that
we can't help mentioning and will purify stock by
by sacrificing prices.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31

Nonpareil Hair Curler.
Will keep the hair in curl the damp.
est weather. Every bottle positively guaran-
teed by A. ii. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-31

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diplems.
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TIME TABLES.

C.& NV. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81, arrive 0: 55 am. No. so, depart 10 40 am
No. IS, arrive 4:20p. m. No. "a, depart 100 pm.
j. A. HUMIsToN, Agent.
G. r.. /. &P. AT AUDUBON.
No 341 arrive AS a. m. No. $40 leaves l2 30 p. M
No. 343 arrive 10 p. m. No. 344 leaves 35 p. m.
The evening train connects with the east
bound flyer at Atlantic.
w w. SMITH. Agent.
c. NJ. s. ST. p. AT MANNING.
GOIG EAST. GOING WEST.
No.2. Pass. 2:2S p. IN. No. 1, Pass. 80 a. m
No. 4, Pass. $3.50 p. III No. 8, Pass. 1853 p. IN.
One and two Thousand mile tickets, also tickets
to all princil al points in the United States and
Canada for sac at the Manning Office.
w. w .BRECKENRIDGE, Agent.
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