Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-16

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this column with desirable local news.
TINE constant dropping Of the riii
l. Will VICAR away tho rock;
The constant placing Of an ad
Will rid you of your stock.
DIR. Kearby was called over tho river
professionally yesterday.
Charles Rocker 10 out again, after .
short siege Of Ia grippe.
Miss Belle Robinoldt IL making Q
visit with many friends at Ordway.
W. J. Puntney went to Rocky Ford
on Last Tuesday. Fort Collins Courier.
Hon. J. O. Bell has our thanks for .
copy Of his speech ON the new tariff bill.
Among those who have bssn ailins,
but are better, are Rev. Warren Mayo
and Wife.
Col. Joe. Fspton has gone 70 Cripple
Greek to grow up with the uilliouaires OF
that section.
"A. G. Conner, after more than i've
weeks suffering with carbuncles, u yet
far from well.
-Guy Knapp who had q leg broken by
turned home last week.
Hon. W. A. Colt Il now . resident Of
Manzanola and doing much for the de-
velopment OF the country.
-Mrs. 8. A. Porter Of Denver Il visiting
her old friend Mrs. d. w. Barley, and
will remnin for some time.
u. A. johnson, the hardware man,
is very much afflicted With rheumatism
Just able TO get around with the aid Of
cane.
Miss Laura Williams Of Manchester,
Adair, and viii spend the winter in
Rocky Ford.
Hon. W. N. Randall will not give -
close attention TO farming this year, a. In
the p6st, having rented bis fine farm un-
der the Holbrook ditch.
-aFinneRan's Fortunes" is the title Of
q roaring comedy with which Mr.. Fritz
md hIs Company will entertain the peo.
PIE Of Rocky Ford in about two weeks.
John Little, Walter Green, George
Todd and other young men left o few
days since for Cripple Greek. We trust
they will not experience disappointment.
q. n. Hall spent most Of last week
In La Junta attending to his duties "a
one Of o committee appointed by the Dis
trict Court 10 examine the records Of the
county treasurer.
"A leap year party was given at the
home OF VIM. Irvine Saturday evening
10 the Loyal Temperance Legion. The
girls exercised the privileges Of 1895 by
eecorting the boys. Twas social sue
cess.
Miss Clara Webster was quite sur
prised Saturday on coming home from q
ride to find company of q boys and
girls gathered there to spend the after
noon. An enjoyable time was had by
all.
Henry Rushmer, who lately severed
his connection with the Arcade Pharma-
cy, is now engaged in the drug business
in Rocky Ford. The people Of the Ford
will find in Mr.. Rushmer skilled drug
gist and cultivated gentleman.-La
Junta Democrat.
As soon a. F. T. Hauck moves to
his new house the rooms vacated and
others in the same building will be oocu-
pied by the Enterprise family. Consid-
erinR Mr.. Barkley's inability to walk ex.
cent moving around little on crutches
this nearness to the ofloe will be an e.
especially desirable arrangement.
Personal mention clipped from The
Manzanola Fruit Grower: Mrs. B. q.
Dye and sister, Miss Flint, Of Rocky
Ford, were visiting in our city last Sab
bath, guests of Horace and Mrs. Dye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bingham Of
Rocky Ford visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross last Mopday.-Mrs. @. A. Lowe
Of Pueblo is visiting friends and relatives
in this city this week.
Arthur Marsh entertained 9 party Of
his Epworth League friends at his home
east Of town last Friday. The evening
was spent in games and music, and it il
safe to ray that every one present had q
thoroughly good time. All joined in vot-
ing Mr.. Marsh success as an entertain
er and thanking him and Mrs. Reed for
an enjoyable evening. Refreshments
were served at II O'Clock, and just as the
clock announced another tomorrow the
merry company broke mp and started on
the return drive.
Geo. Hammond is again using .
cane, the result Of toss by Q yiscious
bull at the yards Of Fred Haines ON
Tuesday. The animal made . ruah from
behind shed and was not seen by Mr..
Hammond until within few feet and too
late to dodge. Fortunately the horns
struck each side Of Mr.. H's. body and he
escaped with only toss Of 10 or 10 feet.
landing on bis left knee which was still
tender from the pistol wound received
some months since. The animal seemed
10 be frightened at his work and fed af-
ter the attack.
CHURCH NEWS.
The W. @. T. q. supper last Friday
evening was an enjoyable occasion but
other gatherings prevented the attend
ance that the occasion deserved.
The W. O. T. o. will meet at the
Presbyterian church Saturday at p. m.
The program will be parliamentary drill
by the president.
AT the annual election Of officers Of
the Epworth League held Jan. 6, the
following officers were elected for the