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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
A NEW SIR WALTER SCOTT.
Ia,sal Descendant and N.mssaks Of the
Great Author.

Great Author.
The old home Of Sir Walter Scott, Ab-
botsford. IL now presided over bys his
great-granddaughter, Mrs. MAXWELL
Scott, says Cosmopolitan. In o So
Questered corner Of tho ivy-walled gar
den at Abbotsford stands sundial.
Shadows gliding across its time-worn
face have silently marked the hours
since Sir Walter Scott. then In the
midst Of his financial troubles and
harassments. carved with his own hand
upon the stone: II will work while It
h day." Sir Walters daughter Sophia
married John Lockhart. the historian.
They had three children. the youngest
Of whom. Charlotte. married James
Hope. ESQ. who by act of parliament,
took the name Of Hope-Scott. They
also had three children. the eldest Of
whom. Mary Monica. my hostess. was
sole helress Of Abbotsford and other
large estates. the other two children
having died. In 1874 she married the
Hon. Joseph Maxwell. younger broth
er Of Lord Herries of Everingham Park.
whose title and estates he wfll inherit,
as Lord Herries has no son. Mr.. Max
we'll also legally took the name Of
Maxwell-Scott and the first child born
was named Walter Scott. Upon this
auspicious occasion the queen tele-
graphed, with her congratulations: He
shall be knighted Sir Walter when he
Is 21." This boy is now 10 years Of age
and has six rollIcksome brothers and
sistera Walter II destined for the
army, Malcomb for the navy. Then
follow Josephine. II years old: Alice.
IL; Michael. 10: Margaret, z. and Her.
bari, Z
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
IT. n. Orcutt made a Urge
shipment of fat sheep on Tuesday.

The man with standing advertise
ment is the backbone Of the newspaper
and the solid man Of the-commuuity. In
the summer or winter, sunshine or rain,
his name greets the public eye with ev-
cry issue Of the paper, and people come
in time 10 regard him az we'll established
in successful business, whether they
have been his patrons or not. Nothing
succeeds like success" and the people
once getting the idea that man is doing
well, stand ready to patronize him and
turn 10 him naturally II they want any
thing in his line. In this simple fact
lies The whole secret Of success Of per-
sistent advertising.-Exchange.
--"Plain living and high thinking
ought "a be the farmers rule. But plain
living does not necessarily mean poor
living. The farmer ought to live as well
as anyone in the world; IL IL his due and
he has the opportunities Of 30 doing, but
his living can be plain in that IL is
marked by the absence Of flub.dubs Of
the latest fashions and those foolish and
expensive habits that 60 with city life
without adding anything to its real COM
fort or pleasure"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Rocky Ford people when
spending the day in La Junta,
should stop at the Park House
kept by Mrs. B. J. Foxworthy.
The table will always be found to
be first-class and the house the
verv best in every respect. The
house is centrally located on the
corner of the park. Give Mrs.
Foxworthy call.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Still the wind blows
Rowe s. Andrews arc baling hay at
Olney this week.
It is reported that town will be
started at the Boston farm.
The Colo. L. & w. Go. have Just re-
ceived car load Of fruit trees which viii,
be set out this week.
Miss Maggie Means, who has been Wis
iting her parents at Florence returned
home Sunday night.
Mrs. I. J. Keator left for visit with
Pennsylvania friends and relatives last
week.
Mrs. Nellie Warren Of tho Greeley
Saturday and will visit friends there this
week.
Miss Belle Robinoldt of Rocky Ford
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. @. Kelley
last Sunday.
Eb. Holabird, who has been visiting
his mother at Council Grove, Kans., re-
turned home Sunday morning.
John Schlunegger hns the frame up
for his home. "Dick" Laverty is the
carpenter.
Miss Edna Brush was the guest Of
Miss Belle Roberts last Sunday.
Fred Tarbox was appointed delegate
to the state convention which will be
held at Pueblo.
Mr.. Dwight and wife Of Buffalo, N.
Y, are visiting with F. A. Hodge this
week.
Gurss Wuo,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
limited STATES LAND OFFICE,

u Pueblo. Colo. April, %. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that william y; Nan: =:
Intention TO make proof on bis desert;iand
claim No. 9, for the Lot Of sEt. Sec II: Lot
TWO gag, Rg sew and lot and NEt NWt, Sec
TO- # 2SS RI IS W, before U. 8. Land Omco NJ
Pueblo Colorado. on Thursday. tho Ath day OF
Hs nnncs the following witnesses to prove
tho complete Irrigation and reclamation OF
John b. Mcdonald, Henry r. Holbrook, Il.
w, Gibbons all OF Pueblo. Colo and J. Y. Lew
IA John A. jackson OF Rocky Ford Colo
t1-S2 RAYMOND NIL IN, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account Of the great mortali--
ty among children caused by bowel
troubles. Perfect safety may be assured
those who keep on hand DeWites Colo
ly. For cramps, bilious collie, dysentery
and diarrhna it affords instant relief.
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
a D,..o... T.. nni,o. r.oe...ps.

A Swiss doctor has counted by ped
ometes the number Of his footsteps dur
ing the year. They came to 9.760. 900.
an average Of 1S,740 daily. OF the
whole, from 1000 to 100000 steps
we're taken up and down staircases, or
from $500 to 5000 day. Reckoning
two steps second and two meters for
three steps. the distance covered h
moro than seventeen kilomoters-Say
ten miles . day. II 10 to be concluded
shae tbs doctor does not keep broush-
am and has . large practice.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

IL You have friends or relatives visiting you
or II You are going on visit outside the
county, or II amy personal or society event
comes under your notice, you arc invited to
communicate the facts to the Enterprise,
either In person or by postal card. BY 20 do
Ing you will confer favor and help us I'LL
this column with desirable local news.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Shoes have gone down 90 per
cent. Call and see the Golden
Rule; they nre selling the remain
der of their shoes at cost. Read
their ad.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

The Golden Rule has con-
tracted a car load of shoes for i'm
mediate shipment. They will sell
SHOES AT COST in order to
make room. Call and see them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Those having fat cattle for
sale should call on Melvin Bros,
La Junta, who will pay cash for
good butchers stock. COL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Lettuce, Onions and all seas
enable Vegetable will always be
found at the Rocky Ford Meat
Market.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

For Screen Doors and Win
dow Screens you should go to the
Newton Lumber Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

FOUND, in Rocky Ford, a
watch. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying char
ges. Call on j. e. Musser.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
City
Restaurant-
hrs. MINNIE CLARK, Prop.

Superior moals at all times
At reasonable prices.
Special Parties Provided for.
Neals and Lunches to Order.
Confident Of pleasing solicit share of tho
public patronage.
OPPOSITE DEPOT. Rocky FORD.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

The citizens of Rocky Ford may
we'll be proud Of their public schools, as
they are not surpassed by any in the
state in efficiency and thoroughnees Of
instruction. As the same board Of di-
rectors will have charge during the COM
ing year as during the pnst, the patrons
of the school are assured OF continuo-
tiou Of the same policy which has made
our excellent schools.
La Junta has started rock pile for
The benefit OF the box car tourists, which
fact contains hint to Rocky Ford. Al
most every day from six TO dozen pro-
fessiopal tramps may be seen rooeting
under the shade OF the Santa Fe tank.
Tbeeo fellows must eat and should be
made 10 work. We would distinguish
between the laboring man out OF work
blooded tramp. The former should have
ali possible aid extended him, while the
professional bum and trump should be
made TO work. Rocky Ford should offer
no attractions 70 the man who wants to
live without labor.
When the present cemetery was 10
Gated mistake was made in not provid.
ing a roadway direct to the premises.
For several years access has been had
only through the lands Of private parties,
who now object to the further use OF the
road through the farm. Looking in the
direction Of an independent road to the
cemetery q petition is being circulated
asking @. 4. Cover to sell the Cemetery
association the amount Of land needed.
This is only providing means OF free
access which should never have been
lacking,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Ham sliced to suit customers
at the Rocky Ford Meat Market
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
OTERO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE,
ORDWAY.

OKDWAYe
oRDwAY CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching 80 a. m.
Sunday School II 80 q. m.
Epworth League 7:SO p. m,
Preaching $500 p. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening $500.
III. kEATOR, Pastor.
Ordway Free Reading Room. In Lecture
Room Of n. F: Church. Is open every evening
from to O'Clock and on Sundays from 2:30
to $3.50 y. III. Daily and weekly papers and
leading magazines on nle. Everybody well
come.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Buy your meat at the Rocky
Ford Meat Market and get a hand.
some Crsyon Portrait "thrown in. u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Mrs. r. DeYoung, Middleburg, Ia,
writes, have used One Minute Cough
Cure for six years, for both myself and
children, and I consider il the quickest
acting and most satisfactory cough cure
I have ever used. kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

TO Ed. Swink belongs the honor and
distinction Of having the earliest toma-
toes in the valley. On Tuesday last he
presented the Enterprise Office with q
perfect and fully ripe tomato, which add
ed largely to the frugal editorial break
faak
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Rapid sales and frequent pur-
chases are the secret of the fresh
and attractive stock at Cheney's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Plants For Sale.

X. I have a quantity of the finest
of tomato and sweet potato plants
for sale. ARTHUR VINCENT,
49-5l Manzanola, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

The ladies must have queens
ware. Cheney's Grocery has the
greatest variety at low prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
CHURCH NEWS.

B. 7. p. q. topic for next Sunday,
.'Tho Law Of Spiritual Progress" 2 Pc
ter 3:ls.
y. p. S. G. e. topic for next Sunday,
"How God Rewards Those Who do His
Will" Matt 25;3l-A6. John Young
leader.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Pres
byterian church met with Mrs. Hall last
Thursday afternoon. The husbands and
few friends were invited to be present
at $50 o'clock and q lunch was served
and an enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Next Thursday the society will meet
with Mrs. Will Goblin.
Episcopal church services will be
held at X. P. hall, Rocky Ford, Saturday
evening, May II, by Rev. Smith Of La
Junta. All are invited.
AT the last netting Of tho Ladies' 60
ciety Of the NJ. E. church the following
officers were elected: Mrs. w. j. Nc
pres; Mrs. Graham, sec.; Mrs. Anna
Burr, treas. The next meeting will be
held at the home Of Mrs. ]. E. Godding
tomorrow at o'clock p. m.
Next Sunday the Epworth League
will render an elaborate program In HON
or Of the seventh anniversary Of the Or
ganization Of the League. The program
includes responsive service, good mu-
sic, Junior graduation and reception Of
new members, etc. The service will be
rendered next Sunday evening and its
character should attract full church.
Sunday School Superintendent
"Who led the childrsn Of Israel into Ca
naan? VIII one Of the smaller boys ans.
werY' No reply. Supt., lsomewhat
eternly)-"Can no one tellf Little boy
on that seat next to the aisle, who led the
children of Israel into Canan" Little
Boy (badly frightened)-"It wasn't me,
IL just moved zero last week I'm Miz.
zoury.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Did you ever think how readily the
blood is poisoned by constipation? Bad
blood means bad health and premature
old age. DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
tho famous little pills., overcome obsti-
nate constipation. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Ono minute is tho standard time, and
One Minute Cough Cure Is the standard
cold. It is the only harmless remedy
that produces immediate results. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

A. L. Woster, a prominent citizen OF
Osseo, Mich, after suffering excruEiat-
ingly from piles for twenty years, was
cured in o short time by using DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve, an absolute cure Tor
ali skin diseases More Of this prepara-
ton is used than all others combined.
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

ORR, the Photographer, makes
the best of pictures at low prices
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
stockholders' Annual Meeting.

Tho ANIMAL ucetinr Of tho stockholders OF
Tho Enterprise Publishing Co. not hAvinK
heen hold Mt tho regular tlmc. tho samS VIII
Ia heid At the office Of the company In Rocky
Ford on Saturday, May 70, 1928, ut ton o'ciocx
a. M for the purpose OF oIecting difcytor,s
and the trpnsgctlon OF otNet ousiness wnicH
may CONE before tue meeting
BEInU y. BAnxMEr. Pres,
DIV. BArE.LEs 500
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
j. B. Craig's boys will manage
the town herd this summer.

Two large unfurnished rooms
for rent. Apply at Enterprise
Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Buy your meat of the Rocky
Ford Meat Market.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

We have Just received car load Of
Perfection Flour fresh from the mill at
Great Bend, Kas. Every snck warrant
ed. Rocky Ford Grocery Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

When man has holiday himself,
he seems to forget that the rest Of the
world is busy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

First Glass Millinery at Mrs.
Rodeck's.
Ny stock will compare with any
first-class millinery store in the
city, having q large and fine selec-
ton of the very latest novelties
that could be found in the eastern
markets. Ladies' invited to call
and examine. If
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

SEQ the new advertisement OF Mrs.
Minnie Clark's restaurant and give her
a call when wanting a nice meal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
FOWLER,

FowLER CHURCH prREcfoRy.
Preaching Services every Sunday as II .. n.
Sunday School At 10 y. m.
Prayer Meeting aud Song 6orvicc Thursdays
'''S Rev r. N. MonLEY. Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Sec johnson for Refrigerators.

The man who angles for compti-
ments cutie often catches the wrong fish
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Climbing tree while dreaming
means You will attain to high political
honor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
MARTHA WASHINGTON.

MONEY to loan on good real
estate security on reasonable
terms. Call on or address g. e..
Ament & Co., Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

II wish to contract for having
1876 acres of alfalfa cut and put
up. Will pay cash.
FRANK BINGHAM.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

The man who is always satisfied
with himself is rarely satisfactory 70 9th
erB.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
A Good Thing.

Window Screens on Frames.
For further particulars, and prices
enquire of the English Lumber
Go.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

"A dream concerning the eyes means
a loss Of property.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

old Binders wanted at the
Peoples Shop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
R0if8lS Hardware Store
is headquarters for window
Screens.
Auntie Washington Moves.

Auntie Washington Moves.
I have moved my restaurant to
the old Commercial Hotel room
where I will serve lunches, square
meals and the best of ice cream.
Home made bread a specially. A
share of the public patronage is
solicited.
MARTHA WASHINGTON.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Reif8IS Hardware Store
is headquarters for Gasoline
Stoves.
Two good ranches to rent.
Enquire of Gibson & Fenlason.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
are q speciality at Cheney's Gro
Gerry. You can depend ON the
best,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

"A man never realizes how human he
is until he has made q big fool OF himself.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

RIpans Tabules.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea Sl
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Tabules euro headache. q.
tipans Tabules cure flatulence. u
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Rlpans Tabules euro torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Eipans Tabules: for sour stomach.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Buy Flour Of Us.

See johnson for Flower Brackets.
, 1896-08-15
Is here Wis Re:

The ForfarshITe Lands Of u remote
day were WON 10 20 T.VA!y 10 great
Dundee, Lut s o i-cat thcu, todinc early,
but too well. ara :iuc away home, not
III every case very fit for the saddle.
The road ran eastward for some miles
on Il height :.talc The Tay. i steep
grassy slolo down to the Firth. One of
the Old gentlemen obey were gentle
mcn) loilCd of his hose and rolled
away down the GCcliv.ty. The water ut
the edge was only Il few inches deep at
that Season Of tie tide. and there he
lay. Ey and by some one remarked
that the laird's Saddle WAS empty.
though his horse was tIo;tiug on with
The others. 30 the party turned back,
looking iCr the missing man, and cx-
claiming: Far are -. Balnawiggin:
Taar are yc:' AT Iougth Il voice was
heard, coming from lar below. The
Lord know ta4r | am But / Gamma be
i'll he'll, for here's w4tCr!'-Longmun's
Magazine.
, 1896-08-15
MORE wAR-sHIPs FOR SPAIN.
Contract Made With a Glasgow Firm
for Two Cruisers.

Madrid, August 13.-Y0ur CORE
spondent has just had an interview
with the minister Of marine. who says
that he received a telegram this morn
ing, telling him that arrangements had
teen satisfactorily concluded with
Messrs. Thompson. of Glasgow. for the
construction Of two ironclads OF LOCO
tons each, OF the same type as the
Niobe, of the British navy. They are
10 be delivered in 10 months hence.
The matter goes today before the naval
consultative council. who will report to
the cabinet.
The AFFAIR Of the Genoa cruisers, the
minister said. remains in statu quo.
With reference to the prolonged in
.terview at San Sebastian between the
Duke OF Tetuan. Spanish minister OF
foreign affairs, and Mr.. Hannis Taylor.
the United States minister Of Spain.
which has given rise to so much COM
ment in the press, the "Nacional,"
Senior Canovas' organ, this morning
STATES lQdl Vue luleINicW 10 pioUabay "
Laced to the memorandum addressed by
the government to the powers; but, no
matter what its object was, one thing
is certain, that the interview was most
cordial and in thorough accord with
the friendly relations existing between
the twio governments.
The article adds that the object OF
the memorandum was TO place the true
condition OF the affairs of Cuba before
the other powers. in view of the dis
patch of additional troops, and 1t does
ample justice to the incontestable rec
titude of President Cleveland and Of
Mr.. Olney.
Naturally, the Spanish government
did not emit to refer to the circum-
stances so notorious as the help and
sympathy voudhsafed to the rebels by
American citizens. However, the last
proclamation OF President Cleveland.
condemning and r%eproving the viola
'tion OF the neutrality OF the country, Is
hoped to nave the desired effect.
, 1896-08-15

II dull, spiritless and stupid; If your
blood is thick and sluggish; If your APP
petite is capricious and uncertain. You
need a Sarsaparilla. For best results
take DeWitt's. 1t recommends itself.
Chas. N. Settele.
, 1896-08-15

John Hunter. the famous anatomist.
once said that the feminine love Of cou-
versation was a consequence of a Ie-
culiarity in brain tissue.
, 1896-08-15

Don't trihe away time when you have
cholera morbus or diarrhoea. Fight
them in the beginning with DeWitt's
Collie & Cholera Cure. You don't have
to wait for results, they are instantan-
eous, and 1t leaves the bowels in healthy
condition. Chas. N. settele.
, 1896-08-15
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE.
Reduced to $500 per Year After June l
1896.

On June list the Salt Lake Tribune
will reduce the price of the semi-week-
ly to $500 per year. The present high
standard will be maintained, and every
effort will be made to keep the semi
weekly in the front rank.
, 1896-08-15
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