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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
DISTANCE LENDS TERROR.
Death Less formidable When Close a.
Hand.

Death Less Formidable when Close a.
Hand.
The fear Of death In the abstract is q
natural instinct. and. being natural. II
doubtless a wholesome one. says the
Nineteenth Century. And this being SO.
constant realisation Of II il scarcely
to be desired. II 10 much to be
questioned whether. to use tho
imagery Of the hymn. the man 70
whose consciousness II was con.
tinuously present that his tent ives
nightly pitched q days march nearer
to his grave would be a useful cam
paigner. But. in point Of fact. there
is no danger that It will be 30. The story
is told OF q priest who. under the sem
tence OF death in days when the penalty
was more common than now. obtained
the privilege OF preaching to his fellow
convicts In like case. It Is . scene which
Is repeated in Q thousand different
places every Sunday morning. but 1t u
hundred to one that the situation does
not strike either preacher or people un-
pleasantly. and you will hnd each going
home to dinner as cheerfully as II he
carried special exemption In his pock-
ct. 1t Is best SO. Not to climb hill
till you come to II is q homeiy maxim.
but It is astonishing how much. carried
be an alp that is barring your way. and
when you reach the spot II turns out
to be a gently rising ground from which
you may view the surrounding country
before making fresh start And 80
with death. Formidable az 1t appears
from distance. the more one looks
into the subject. the more certain II be-
comes that mankind, when brought TO
IL hundred to one that the situation does
agreed In some blind way to recognize
In the enemy whose approaches they
have been so unremitting in their eff
forts to ward of something altogether
different from the terrible and hostile
force which they have been accustomed
to consider II. I'VE fall on guard. and.
after all. II IL q friend who comes TO
meet U.S."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
Head and Heart.

The views of the elevator boy on the
new woman are worth repeating. Said
he: They talk about the new woman:
I don't know what she Is, exactly. but II
she amt like the old kind we don't
want her." For this and other doubling
Thomases the assurance II given that
she is like the old kind. only she 10
usips her brains as well az her heart.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
Otero County Veteran Asso.
citation.

A meeting of the executive COM
mittee is called to meet at the Of
fee of J. T. Russell, La Junta
June 29th at 2 p. m., to arrange
for the next Annual Encampment.
]. T. RUSSELL,
G. NJ. ROBINS President.
Secretary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
Maxwell's Bros. School of
Finance.

When dealer sells $4,000
worth of goods at ten per cent
profit, what per cent profit does a
dealer make who only sells one
tenth the amount in a year to make
the same amount of money! See.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Having used Chsmberlains Cough
Remedy In my family and found it TO be
a frst-class article, take pleasure in
recommending it to my friends. J. v.
FOSTER, Westfort, Cal. For sale by E.
W, Kearby, druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
AIRY TRIPLES.

Country girls shouid be fond Of cro-
ouet. for It is associated with hus-
bnndry.
Some wit has truthfully remarked
that poets are like puilets. Their first
LAY" keeps them In cackie for month.
Tho milk made In the country is DIFF
ferent from that made In the cities.
which would seem TO indicate that there
10 Q difference In milkmaids.
"If I had but n thousand year"
sang wistful Jones. And II you had
. thousand u year. what then?'' in
ouired Smith. ''Why. 1 guess I'd wish
for two thousand"
In an eastern display of millinery was
n bonnet Of the 1878 fashion. KissinS
a girl in those days must have been
very much like crawling into q section
Of stovepipe for a gum drop. The old
fellows cay It was awfuny good.
,hou1h. when You got where II was.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
If you want to buy a farm call
on L. r. Fenlason, Rocky Ford. +
Building Bids Wanted.

Bids are wanted on the follow
ing somewhat novel plan: Con-
tractors to furnish the plans and
specifications for the best house
that can be built for $500. The
size and arrangement of room and
all details to be furnished by the
contractors. The contract will be
awarded to the party who will
build the most roomy, convenient
and tasty house, l, Il or 9 stories,
frame or brick for 5000. Send
plans and specifications to the
Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
A Remarkable Cure for Rheumatism

WESTMINSTER, Cal, March 81, 1884,
Some time ago on awakening one morn
ing found that l had rheumatism in my
knee 80 badly that, as remarked to my
wife, it would be impossible for mo to at
tend to my business that day. Remem-
boring that had some of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm in my store sent for bottle
and rubbed tho afflicted parts thoroughly
with it, according to directions, and with
in an hour l was completely relieved.
Ono application had done the business.
1t is the best liniment on the market,
and sell it under positive guarantee.
R. T. HARRIS. For sale by E. W. Kear-
by, druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Mrs. NJ. e. Webster being
compelled to give up her room by
June "a, is forcing her stock of
notions out at auction. Sales are
held every Tuesday and Thursday
evening and on Saturdays at two
d. m.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Beggs' Blood Purifier s. Blood Maker.
Beggs' Blood Purifier & Blood Maker.
Beggs' Blood Purifier & Blood Maker.
for all diseases Of the blood. A positive
guarantee with every bottle. Call for
and be sure you get Beggs' and take no
other. Sold by DR.. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

The cheapest line of Blankets,
The cheapest line of hats,
The cheapest line of mems pants,
The cheapest line of shoes on
earth at Hilfiker's Cash Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
uc Was n Girl.

The masculine style Of dress some
times causes a deal Of trouble TO the
wearer thereof. Said deacon to
young person. who leaving q wheel in
the lobby, was stealing into the back
seat of a country church: You bad
and wicked boy. why don't you take off
your cap?" To this the bad and wick
ed boy replied: "If you please. sir. I'm
n wfrl"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Some time ago l was taken sick with
a cramp in tho stomach, followed by di-
arrhea. I took a couple of doses Of
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
and was Immediately relieved. I con-
slider it the best medicine in tho market
for ali such complaints. have sold the
remedy to others and every one who uses
it speaks highly of it. ]. W. STRICKLRR,
Valley Center, Cal. For sale by E. W..
Bearby, Druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Philip Reifel handles only
the best Tin Ware. Don't be de-
ceived and buy the shoddy goods
which is just about like throwing
money away.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Daddy" asked little Danny Grogan,
"what is tho new woman business any
howY at manes," said Mr.. Grogan.
after moment's thought, "thot instid av
mon and his wife bein' wan amy more,
thot now he is one mon and she is anoth-
ar hednd"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
Straved or Stolen.

One Dark brown mare. No
brands, coming 4 years old. A
liberal reward will be given for
the return or information by
GOBLIN & GOBLIN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

At G. H. Daring's news stand
in Gross barber shop may be
found a complete stock of the
latest papers and magazines. The
public should extend liberal pat
ronage as the stand is great con-
venience and should be encourag-
ed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Maxwell Bros. grocery depart.
ment has recently been put in
most tasty order and is now the
neatest grocery establishment in
the county.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Business or Bust, and to bust
is not business. and to bust is
tough, and SO we won't Bust, be-
cause we are selling goods 80 cheap
that every day brings now CUSTOM
ers to Maxwell Bros. Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
THE GOLDEN RULE.

That it's not good economy to cook
the same things day after day. Study
up new dishes and serve them daintily;
use up all the left-overs; put bits OF
bread, mashed potatoes, boiled hominy
or rice, anything Of the sort, in your
griddle cakes and see how it will improve
them,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
ROBBED.

OF nice head of hair just through neg
ligence. When your hair begins to fall
out, don't neglect it, but get a bottle Of
Beggs' Hair Renewer which will stop its
falling out, and il turning gray, will re-
store its natural color. For sale by DR..
Kearbv
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
Plants for Sale.

Sweet Potato, all kinds of Gel
cry, all kinds of Tomatoes, 10 va
rieties of Peppers, 5 varieties and
any quantity Of the best Imported
Hop Roots. All cold frame rails
ing. Call on Mrs. Capt. Chas.
Rouhan, Swink Ave-, Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Our stock is full in every line.
We are the makers of low prices.
Some of our competitors do not
like it, but as long as our trade
does we can stand it.
Yours for business.
MAXWELL BROS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
ORDWAY.
oRDwAY CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ORDWAY CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching 80 a. m.
Sunday School II 80 a. M.
Epworth League 7:00 p. m.
Preaching 7:45 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:45.
III. KEATOR, Pastor.
Ordway Free Reading Room, in Lecture
Room Of M. e. Church, Is open every evening
from to O'Clock and on Sundays from 2:30
to $3.50 p. m. Daily and weekly papers and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

When the hair begins to fall out or
turn gray, the scalp needs doctorine, and
we know of no better specific than Halls
Vegetable Sicillian Hair Remover.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Some people use religion as they do
their silver spoons; only when they have
company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

When the devil fails in his effort to
persuade young man to trade horses
he gets him into politics.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
THAT TRIP EAST

May be for business or pleasure or
both; but pleasure comes by making a
business of travelling East over the San.
u Fe Route as far as Chicago.
Thirty miles the shortest line between
Missouri river and Chicago; that means
quick time and sure connections.
Track is straight rock ballasted, with
very few crossings at grade.
No prettier, cosier or more comfort
able trains enter Chicago than those
over the Santa. Fe. They are yesti-
buled limited expresses, with latest pat
tern Pullmans and free chair cars.
Meals in dining cars served ON plan Of
s,aying for what Is ordered.
Inquire of nearest agent, or address
q. T. Nicholson, Monadnock Building,
Chicago
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

We arc located just north OF
the depot and are here to stay.
Newton Lumber Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

-She-I heard such good joke today.
I've been hugging myself about II ever
since. He-You must be tired, let me
assist you,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
FOWLER.

FOWLER CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching Services every Sunday at 10 q. m.
Sunday School at II u. m.
Evening Services by Mrs. Walters at 2 80 p. m.
REV. 8, L. TODD, Minister.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo. May IS, 's5.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk Of the County Court Of Otero Co., Colo,
At La Junta. Colo, on July 9. 1885. viz:
WILLIAM II. BOYD,
of Ordway. Colo:
HE No. 8i25 for the Lots and 10 of Section :.
Township q south, Range 81 west.
his continuous residence upon and culttva.
tion of said land. viz: Edd. H. VnnCrnam. and
Dan Hersperger, of Ordwsy, Colo, and Sterl-
Ing Deweese and John Deweese, of Rocky
Ford, Colo. ,
sl-56 RAYMOND MILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

THE boy stood on the burning dock
Because he was afraid.
He couldn't swim to save his neck,
And that was why he stayed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Unless you wish to know that Beggs'
DiarrhDa Balsam is the best medicine on
earth for Summer Complaint. Never
fails. Cures every time. Equally good
for children. Sold and warranted by
DR.. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

AT the first indication of disorder,
the deranged or enfeebled condition OF
the stomach, liver or bowels should be
promptly rectitied by Ayers Cathartio
Pills. These pills do not gripe, are per-
dency to liver or bowel complaints.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
DON'T READ THIS.

Ono sometimes pays two prices for
but it is worth it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

The greatest pile ointment in the
world. II cures where all others fail. A
positive guarantee with every box. Call
druggist, DR.. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Anyone who is suffering from con;
stipation or Indigestion, would do well
to try Beggs' Little Giant Pills. They
give perfect satisfaction. Sold and war.
ranted by your popular druggist, Dr.
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Mine troubles out OF ten will run
when you look them squarely in tho face.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Unless you hatter some people they
think you are slandering them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Mans inhumanity to man il not g
patching 10 his inhumanity to woman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
We Must Have Money. .....

special meeting was held at the Golden Rule Store
in order to raise money and the conclusion to
reduce all goods hand and give the people of
Rocky Ford and vicinity chance to buy goods at
their own price. We will not be undersold by any
body old timers and will stay with you.
New, fresh goods will be sacrificed. This is the
chance of your lifetime. Prices no object to us as
we must have the cash in the next thirty days. Be
to call, please and all, rich poor,
old young. Remember, this is fake Call and
convince yourself what we doing this month
THE GOLDEN RULE.
FIRST DOOR NORTH OF BANK
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

II all men were wise we would prob
ably need no laws at all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Philip Reifel is selling good
Refrigerator for $40.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13

Beggs' German Salve.
Beggs' German Salve.
BeuQs' German Salve.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-13
Rocky Ferd Markets.

The Newton Lumber Co., can
furnish anything in their line.
The prices are right.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
LAST VICTIM RECOVERED.
All the Bodies Removed from Ruins
Detroit-List Numbers 81.

All the Bodies Removed from Ruins In
Detroit-List Numbers 81.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 9.-The body of
John Thomas, the last of the missing
in Wednesdays disaster at Nos. As and
AZ Larned street, was recovered late
Friday night, and makes the list of dead
just 81
Work was continued on the wreckagc
in the driving rainstorm all night, but
at seven o'clock Saturday morning the
workmen ceased work on the ruins.
The wreckage has been pretty thor
oughly cleaned up, and now the New
berry estate will begin at once to tear
down the unsafe Journal building.
The boilers were fully uncovered dur
ing the night, so that thorough ex-
animation of them could be made. 1t
was the west boiler which "let CO." and
lack of water was the cause of the ex-
Ilosion. The force of the explosion
lifted the east boiler off its foundations
and hurled it through the stone wall
dividing Nos. As and AZ. 1t was the
crashing of this boiler through the
foundation wall which caused the col
lapse of the two buildings. The valve
connecting the two boilers was found
closed.
Engineer Thompson has been re-
moved to Grace hospital, where he is in
the custody of the police.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12

Elma and Cresco went on the prin-
clple of caring for their own. It's all!
right for the present, but bodies no
good for the future. Some people
that live in other parts of the county.
have long memories. -HowardC County
Sun.
Cresco has long enough neglected
its own. While it is twice the SIZE of
any other town in the county, has
nearly twice the valuation Of any
other town and pays proportinate
portion of the taxes it has never had
a member of the board ofsupervisors,
the most important Office in the
county. Mr.. Lowry was elected in
the interest of Howard county. I'm
der the present policy the county has
all the evils of the liquor traffic that
irresponsible boot-leggers can give
with blind pigs everywhere and not q
dollar of tribute to compensate for
them. This is the state of facts that
led to the election of Mr.. Lowry, and
as Word Strother remarked day or
two ago, had the proceedings which
have been instituted in Cresco been
had the day before election, instead
of the day after, there would have
been scarcely republican vote in
the town. BY their votes the repub-
licans have secured another vote for
the repeal of the Mulct law-Lowry
with Upton-for high lisense. The
defeat of Mr.. River came from the
corrupt manner of his nomination
bargain and sale in favor of Porter
and River. What you need is a grain
Of honesty in your politics brother
Cobb.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
Rldgeway Ripples.

The Hoyt Bros. have closed out
their entire stock of merchandise,
consisting of groceries, boots and
shoes to NJ. o. Libbey. Mr.. Libbey
is intending to close out the boot and
shoe department and stock up with a
full line of staple and fancy groceries,
and perhaps run u restaurant in con-
nection. Success to him.
A. w. Prann was up to Cresco, and
to the parental home the middle of
last week.
Our jeweler seems to be very busy
the last few weeks. He works cheap
and warrants all of his work or no
pay. We believe lie has given good
satisfaction generally.
The funeral of Ole Kittleson was
held in this place Frid.y. Mr.. K. was
about rs years old.
Lots of hogs taken in by our deal
ers Saturday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
PROGRAM.
Patterson Carter Entertainment Next
Monday evening.

Duet-"Prayer of the Wanderer".
William and Arthur Patterson.
mpersonation-"Tlle Old Man Who
Never Complains" (originaD .....".
f. A. Carter.
Tell Her / Love Her So"...De Faye.
William Patterson.
Descriptive Chase" FROM Walter
Scott.
e. A. Carter.
Duet-"Oh! That We Two We're May
ing" Observation-Disclosures. -
William and Arthur Patterson.
lode to the Muse"-Scotch dialect,
from Burns.
E. A. Garter.
Solo-'Ben Bolt" from Trilby............
Arthur Patterson.
1.-The Old Man and Jim" by James
Whitcomb Riley.
E. A. Carter.
Duet-"Lead Kindly Light" ..............
William and Arthur Patterson.
"How Ruby Played Ruth's Lullaby
E. A. Carter.
'My Mothers Favorite Hymn.
William Patterson.
(Written especially for Mr.. Patterson
by Rev. H. II. Green, Presiding
Elder of DEBORAH district,
Upper Iowa Conference.
Scenes from "Macbeth". Observation-Disclosures.
E. A. Carter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
CHANDLER ON eAYARp.
Says the Ambassadors Speech In Edin-
bursh Was Dlsgraceful.

Says the Ambassadors Speech In Edin-
burgh Was Dlsgraceful.
New York, Nov. 9.-Senator William
Il. Chandler, who, in his New Hamp-
shire newspaper recently predicted
war between the United States and
England, is ut the Fifth avenue hotel.
When seen by reporter Mr.. Chandler
was reading an account of the speech
made by Ambassador Thomas L. Bayard
before the Edinburgh Philosophical So
ciety.
"Such speech is disgrace to the
spirit of Americnnism," said the sena-
tor. The idea of our ambassador to
Great Britain talking in such strain.
If the people of Great Britain were to
believe the statements made by Mr..
Eayard. they would be of the opinion
that the policy of the United States
government is one of absolute social
ism. Such willful misrepresentation
cnnnot fail to produce IN effect adverse
to our interests"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
WIZ Meet Early in January.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Chairman Har-
rity, of the national democratic COM
mittce, who is in Washington, states
that that committee will probably be
called together i'll this city early in
January to decide upon the time and
place of meeting of the next national
convention. The time, Mr.. Harrity
thinks, will be in advance of the repul,-
lican convention, but as to the place
he has no preference to express. Up
to the present time five cities have put
in claims to entertain the convention.
They are San Francisco, Denver, Chi.
cago, St. Louis and Buffalo,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
peeorated biz the Suit, u.

Constantinople, Nov. 9.-1he sultan
has decorated Bahri Pasha, formerly
vail of Van, with the grand Gordon of
the imperial order of Osmanie. Bahri
was dismissed from the governorship
of the province of Van in consequence
of representations made against his
administration by Sir Philip Currie,
British ambassador. The Official Ga
zette, however, announces that he has
been decorated by the sultan as a re-
ward for his good services.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
Iutended to Catch Your Eye.

Don't skip this paragraph because
it is small. 1t is worth reading for it
tells about The Pineola Balsam, a GER
tain remedy for cough. tickling in the
tbront and the stopped up feeling in
the upper part of the chest. A sim
pie cough may turn into something
serious if let alone. 1t ceases to veX
YOU and to keep you awake o'nights
when you have allayed the inilamma-
ton in your throat with ELY'S PINE
OLA BALsAM. The druggists sell it
for twenty-five cents. 15t2
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
Fails AFTER "a Long. hard r,.bt.

Boston, Nov. o. The L. c. Morris
Eafe company has assigned. A state
anent of assets and liabilities is being
prepared. The assignment was mol UNI
expected by the trade. Competition
from the west, where labor can be Sc
cured cheaper than here, has made the
race Il hard one for the eastern COM
panies. The works of this company are
ut Readyille. The statement filed last
January shows stock out to the amount
of $1l4,s0o, while the debts were given
ut $146,O93
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
WILL MAKE 1000 MEN IDLE.

birmingham and Gate City Rolling Mills
to BE Closed.
birmingham, Ala, Nov. o. The
birmingham and Gate City rolling mills
will close down to-day, throwing 1000
men out of employment. The man
ayers say this action is in sympathy
with manufacturers north of the Ohio
river, who, they say, have already
closed their plants in accordance with
an agreement of the Iron Manufacture
ers' association, to regulate and cqualize
supply and demand. 1t is not known
how long the mills will remain idle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
peclared lnnooent of oIurder

Elwood, Ind, Nov. 9. - Ephriam
Crull, of this city, who has been on trial
at Kolsomo charged with completely in
the murder of William j. Foust, was
declared innocent by the jury Friday
night. The verdict may result in clear
ing George Crull, whose trial occurs
next week, and also secure new trials
for George Hires and William Cox, who
are serving sentences for the crime.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
I,rloe BUYS a Trolley Road.

Youngstown, o., Nov. Q. - Senator
Brice has purchased the controlling in
terest inthe Youngstown Park d. Falls
Street railway. The road is to run to
the Lima coal fields, from there to the
falls. 1t is intended to hGul large guam
titles of coal to the city, and enormous
tracts of valuable coal lands are in
cluded in the purchase.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-11-12
.Not included in total.
A Negro III Luck.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 9.-James G. Mat
thews (colored, formerly recorder of
deeds at Washington under President
Cleveland's first administra ton, has
been elected judge of the recorders
court of this city, which Office curries
with it powers of supreme court
judge. Ills majority is over 1000. It's
the highest judicial Office ever held by q
man of his race in this country.