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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
WAITE RMELoN-DAY MEETING.
Necessary Committees Appointed tt
Make an Unusual Success.

A'SeSS.fN"S o'- - Fss
Make an Unusual Success.
A meeting OF the citizens Of Rocky
Ford and vicinity was held at the office
Of the Rocky Ford Mercantile Co. Satur-
day afternoon. The feeling prevalent
was THAT Watermelon Day for '96 should
bo by far the most notable anniversary
of our famous fall festival. Watermelon
Day was the first Of the now numerous
autumn festivals in Colorado and thereis
a determination on the part of our citi-
zens to keep it at the head Of the process
sion in the matter Of popular favor.
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Executive-G W. swink. chairman,
and tEe chairman Of the subcommittee
herein named.
Fipnnce-J. c. Gracey, chairman; Geo.
Hammond, F. Y. Hauck. G.. Il. VIM
chell, w. Z. Fenton, M. d.
Inyitation-G. NJ. Hall.
Grounds-H. A. Dawley, chairman; n.
W, Terry, W. B. Goblin, I. Dennes, B. G.
Wilson, F. j. Gretchen. o. G. Crawford.
Melons-A. @. Conner, chairman; Lou
is Swink, M. Badger, b. L. Brannon, A.
P. Kouns, II. NJ. Fosdick., Jr., j. e. Gau-
ger, j. Coughren, r. o. McClain, 6. A.
Jones, +. NJ. Weiland, w. r. Gibson.
Reception and Speaking--A. L. kel-
logg, chairman; ID. w. Barkley, j. d.
Crowley, Senator Swink and Mayor Gra-
Public comfort r. 8. Beall chairman
o. G. Crawford, @. G.. Ament, p. w.
Kearby, H. W. Lance, Mrs. 8. J. Hulse,
Mrs. +. Y. Hauck.
Musjc-E. J. Smith, chairman; Frank
Crowley, L. N. Hendricks.
Correspondence with ]. p. Hall, gen
eral agent Of the Santa Fe at Denver, has
secured an arrangement with that road
for the usual very liberal excursion rates
and special trains. The price Of the
round trip from Denver has been reduced
to S4.75. Special trains will be run on
Watermelon Day from all points in
range Of Rocky Ford at the same remark.
ably low rates which have in the past
brought many thousands to this unique
ass,mblage OF national renown.
A.pcrty of the leading mine owners OF
Cripple C,eeb have chartered a Pullman
car for the enjoyment OF Watermelon
Day. They have arranged for three
days trip that they may have time to
loo,S over the country, having o view to
inv sstments in Arkansas valleys produc-
two ncreS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
Fair Notes.

Exhibitors Of horses, cattle, sheep or
hogs nre urged to make application for
pens and stalls nt once in ordor TINT
proper Accommodations can be provided.
Entries in all departments can be
made ut any time during the Fair. The
secretary urges people to mako their en-
tries early so the tags can be prepared
and delays and confusion avoided.
Rocky Ford citizens are taking IN net.
i've interest in preparing for Watermelon
Day, and special effort is being made to
provide more Accommodations for people
who desire to stay through the three
days Of the Fair.
Another feature which will be appre-
ciated will be the erection OF two tanks,
one in the Watermelon grove, the other
on the Fair grounds, which will be filled
with ice water, and q number OF faucets
and drinking cups attached to tho tanks,
This arrangement will insure an abun-
dant supply Of ice cold artesiau water.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
gigh Line Canal Directors Meeting

Yigh Line Canal Directors Meeting
The board OF directors Of the Rocky
Ford High Line Canal Go. met at Rocky
Ford, Aug. 10, pursuant to call. Present.
G. w. Swink, Pros; j. W. Beaty, Vice
Pres: g. N. Hall, Sec.; W. H. McCas-
kill, Treas, and H. NJ. Fosdick, Jr.
Tho turning in, by parties unknown, OF
water in canal the first Of the week, by
removing the headgates and spiking
down the waste gates, was discussed.
B. F. Powell, in charge Of the upper
portion of the canal, who was present, re-
ported as to the way the water was han.
died by him. All gates on his division
being locked fiat and from Catlin down
to the east side Of Patterson Hollow they
were also locked down and cards placed
on gates stating water was for domestic
use.
G.. W. Swink, Manager, reported as
follows: "In accordance with the action
Of the directors on the 10th inst, I went
to Pueblo on the early train, Tuesday,
the 11th inst, and called at the office OF
Geo. j. Rankin, superintendent Of irriga-
tion, finding him still out Of town and
that Attorney NJ. G. Saunders was in
charge of his business. ! then went to
Saunders office; not finding him in, went
from there to Office of Water Commits
sioner Reece, and found note stating
he was in the east part OF Pueblo county
and would return the following day:
then returned to Saunders Office, finding
him in, and there learned Of water being
G. NJ. Hall at Rocky Ford, reporting wa
ter being in canal and asking him to in
vestigate and report. Then 1 had
long interview with Mr.. Saunders in re-
gard to running domestic water. He,
Saunders, stated that he had concluded
to give the newer bitches run Of water.
We contended for three days run, and
I am confident would have got 1t provid-
cd our headgate had not been tampered
with"
Thereupon Mr.. Swink rendered his
resignation, in writing, as director and
manager OF the High Line canal.
Moved by 81. NJ. Fosdick, Jr, and sec-
onded, that resignation Of Mr.. Swink as
president and general manager be held
for further consideration.
Hall to substitute the following resolu-
tion in lien of the motion offered by Mr..
Fosdick:
Resolved, That we refuse to accept tho
resignation of g. W. Swink as director
and manager Of the canal, for the reason
that We think tho best interests OF our
company and Of tho consumers Of water
demand he should continue to act in his
present capacity;
That we appreciate the untiring efforts
made by MIR Swink to secure water for
our canal during the unprecedented low
stage Of the river, and we believe that o
majority OF the stockholders have conf
dence in his management;
That We condemn the unlawful turn.
ing in Of water by parties unknown by
tampering with the headgatcs md
waste gates, and that these unlawful acts
have worked against us and defeated Of.
forts being put forth by Mr.. Swink to
secure runs Of water. and TINT We will
give all the aid in our power to stop this
demoralizing practice.
And upon vote thereon the said resolu.
ton was adopted by tho Affirmative vote
OF Beatty, Hall and McCaskill; Fosdick
voting my. Thereupon the board nd
journed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
The Municipal Water Supply.

At a late meeting the town council
took important action regarding the wa
ter supply. During the past few weeks
the drain upon the two artesian wells has
been enormous. There has been at tho
pubic crane constant stream Of wag-
ons with barrels, threehing engine tanks
and tanks for filing cisterns. These de-
manls, together with tho water required
to & II the Santa Fe tank, left compare
lively little Tor the down town pipe line:
The 70 being large wastage from we'll
No. ., which could not get through the
two-inch connecting Pipe, the council de-
cide-1 to move the public crane to the
school house. BY this change the water
hauled from the crane is taken from No.2
leavsng a large supply for the down town
pipe line. While this change is not IN
accordance with existing contracts it is
Just fled by the necessities OF the case.
The council has also placed a
safety valve at well No. 2, which
gives pressure Of 100 pounds to the
squire inch, which is now giving IN ad-
ditioual pressure most welcome. There
is however considerable water going to
wnste at tho stand-pipe.
The town council has come in for con-
siderable criticism on account OF the
short water supply, but, having pur-
chased we'll No. 9 with its existing pipe
line, their plans have doubtless been as
wisn as the existing circumstances would
allow. Had the water Of well No. been
run up to tho upper reservoir n 4-inch
connecting pipe could haye been used,
but ip making the shorter and cheaper
connection only n 2-inch pipe was avail
able, that being the size Of the pipe at
the lower end of the Garden Place sys-
tenn. Mayor Gracey's original plan was
to connect we'll No. with the upper res
crvoir, which idea the experience OF the
past few weeks has proven to be correct.
But the cost OF making such connec-
tion, together with cementing the reser.
voir, would have been very great.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
Little Johnny Northrop
Ate two raw cucumbers.
Meath tho notlding daisies
Little Johnny slumbcrs.

Hon. J. II. Crowley londed two cars
with unusually fine melons on Tuesdas.
He finds watermclons fino crop to grow
in q young orchard.
ID. H. Neoly hns purchased of E.
Godding the residence property inst
west OF the NJ. f. church, now occupied
by j. ". Phenicie. Consideration $500.
j. s. Barklcy hns placed us under
obligations for q basket OF finc canta-
loupes.
jacob Yoder has our thanks for u
fine specimen Of tho Columbus musk.
melon weighing 1917 pounds.
Il. Dennes has completed the foun-
dntion for new two-story brick dwell
ing near the Swink hotel.
We have received an invitation to
White & Davis grand opening at their
new store, corner Sd and Mnin streets,
which takes place tonight.
Both the English and Newton Lum.
Der companies have recently received
large invoices Of building material.
Constable Meador sent out a lot Of
postals few days since in tho effort to
find some personal property which had
been wrongfully hauled away. Two
men had been travelling together in n
wagon, the owner Of the wagon skipped
out with the others personal effects.
Among the new advertisements SEQ
the professional card OF DIR. II, G. Sig.
man, whose Office will be found ut Mrs.
Bristol's.
The Santa Fe is doing much liberal
advertising for Watermelon Day in Pue-
bio and other papers.
Guy Woods baler Is Just beginning
on 800 bales OF hay for the construction
OF the alfalfa palace.
"A petition is in circulation in mnpv
parts Of tho state asking for the resirpn.
ton Of Senator Wolcott,
:-Ellingwood & Hauck's block ia re-
celvlng now cont Of paint-N. W. Ter.
ry, artist.
"A. II. Hamlin picked 1000 watermcl.
ons from three acres ind WINS not through
made.
-. ". Bell ornamented tho Enter.
prise office with n 36% pound watermel-
on on tuesday, being one of car load
ne was shipping. Mr.. Bell reports ant.
isfactory returns from his melon shin.
ments. 'P
ID. 3. Nicely has decorated his livery
oarn with new coat OF paint-the Fair
is near ut hand. AA
Tho cool wavo OF Tuesday was verv
popular. ' was very
"A car Of melons shipped bv n
Jones on Saturday had only l.ias NAL
ons, the other two finding their Y wav v'i,, to
the Enterprise domicile where thew yoro ~
highly enjoyed. wy were
Tho dwellings Of T. T. Godd;n, 6,
and q. Il. Winchell are rapidly nsnr;n,r, ih,r
completion under the pushing work u
Daring u Williams. WIN Oh
The three topics which absorbs rrh
lic interest In the Arkansas ynllcy tuot ;not
now are the Fair, melons and free % s;,vn, !usl
"A. ": Webster who has hem ,ooo,
editor Of the La Junta Tribune h tor iVIai tha
Past @ year has been succeeded nv " Miae tae
hlla 1lpps, q competent young ladv. .''''S
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
Hon. ]. b. Crowley ia intereatea !,

Hon. J. 81. Crowley is interested in
having an unusually fine display OF fruit
mt tho coming Fair. He thinks that per.
haps he can aid in adding to tho number
Of exhibitors by tho Fairview orchard
dropping out Of competition, The noe
OF his orchard and the great variety of
fine fruit which is grown therein makes
him n formidable competitor in a horti-
cultural show. Hence, this year, with q
view to encouraging other growers to
make exhibits, the Fairview orchard will
not be in competition for the premiums
offered IN the horticultural department.
The establishment Of complete
creamery at Rocky Ford is among the
probabilities at not distant day, Mr..
Babcock is hopeful that tho receipts of
milk mt the skimming station here will
soon SO increase as to justify putting in
all the machinery needed to make tho
same grade Of gilt-edge butter as is now
produced at Hoehne.
Tho Colorado Fruit Grower has
again changed hands, Frank Vanyupdy
Leasing the Office to W. 3. Atkinson,
The name has been changed to the Man.
zanoia Fruit Grower and the politics to
free silver. Another good change hns
been in the head. The old heading'
which was uglier than brush fence, has
been replaced by neat type. The paper
shows Improvement all along the line.
Mrs. Shut. secretary OF the state
board Of horticulture, states TINT at the
state fair this year fruit will be Judged
by points according to tho method used
at the Worlds Fair. Agents to repre-
sent each county must be appointed by
the county commissioners. Tho premi-
um list will not be out until the end of
the month.
Tom. Manning and Earnest Greear
concluded to play trump for fun last Sat
nrday evening. These two kids made
the acquaintance of boy some little Old.
or who had seen much OF tramp life, and
he induced them to try stealing ride on
a freight train. The veteran bow tramn
said his father kept hotel in Chicago and
he he would pilot the boys to that city.
They managed to get us far as La Junfa
on Santa Fe freight where they were
arrested and held until they were sent
Tor and brought home the same night.
The Rocky Ford Grocery company
report an excellent trade in all depart
ments OF the grocery business. Their
gno assortments and low prices have
done the business. Their sales have beer
beyond their expectations. sA.$
LEI -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

During tho Inst two weeks the
streets OF Rocky Ford adjacent to the
depot have presented regular Chicago
appearance. This enjoyable business
activity is caused by the enormous chip.
ments Of watermelons, cantaloupes, alt-
alta seed and other produce and the un.
loading Of merchandise shipped in.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Tho biggest days shipments in Rocky
Ford's history was Tuesdny-thirteen
cars Of watermelons and cantalopes and
three cars Of alfalfa seed, hay, etc. Verify
we do grow the produce.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
Public School Notes.

The school house is receiving now
coat OF paint both within and outside.
Noble & Brown arc doing the work.
School will begin on Monday, Sent, z.
We feel that it is almost useless to state
this fact as from time immemoriul our
public school has opened the first Mon
day after the Fair and Watermelon Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Remember that tho Fair is close al
hand and be getting your exhibits in
good shape. It is to the interest Of the
farmers to make the Fair OF '96 the bes.
yet held. Let every one do his full
share,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
r AND OFFICE Mt Pueblo, Colo, Aug =, 90

iAND OFFICE Mt Pueblo, Colo, Aug T. %.
Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settIor has hlod notice OF his intenfion
to mako final proof In ..agaort of his cltim.
and that said proof VIII Uc mfle before tho
Clerk of tho County Court, ut la Junta. Colo,
on Sept. 20, 1906, via; d. =. -,l-.. W
WILLIAM II, LOWE,
OF Rocky Ford, Colo. He No. COZ, for tho SEt
soc. s. 7. "a s.. r. 20 w. NgSE{.ti
He names the following Witnesses to prove
mis- continuous reaidcnce upon md cultlya-
ton OF said land, VIZ: Fcl. X ~.
Colo. T75', n ~
l2-if RAYMOND MlI.IER, Register
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Delinquent taxes are now accumu
lating by tho addition OF one and one
fourth per cent per month. Better pay
IL you can.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

The Democratic state convention at
Pgeblo made no nomination for governor
yesterday. Alva Adams will probably
he nominated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

DeWitt's Sarsaparilla is prepared for
cleansing the blood from impurities and
disease. It does this md more. II buikls
up and strengthens constitutions impaired
by disease. 1t recomends itself. Kearby
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Poison Ivy, Insect bites, bruises, scalds,
burns, arc quickly cured by DeWitts'
Witch Hazel Salvo, the great pile cure.
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

"Boys will DO boys" but you cant afford
to lose any Of them. Bo ready for the
green apple season by having DeWitts
Collie Il Colera Cure in the house. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Many dny's work is lost by sick head
ache, caused by Indigestion and stomach
troubles, DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the most effectual pill for overcoming such
difficulties. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Bad habits arc US infectious by sxsm-
pie as the plague itself is by coutscs.-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

If you want nice Hair Ont, Sham
poo or Shave, call on B. F. Knause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
Free Silver Ticket.

Watermelon Day this year is going
to be a hummer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Incorrect information caused tho
Enterprise to make an erroneous state.
ment in the Commissioner Washburn
roast last week. Mr.. Washburn was not
elected member OF the state central com.
mittee by the last Republican county
convention, as intimated in tho article
referred to. At the last Republican state
convention Mrs. Washburn was chosen a
member OF the state central committee,
and at recent meetings Mr.. Washburn
has been her proxy. Which correction,
however, does not affect the main point
in tho controversy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Tho injuries we do md those We suffer
are seldom weighed in the same balance.
@. Simmons,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

The shortest way to glory is to be
guided by onscience.-Home,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

The wholosystem is drained and under
mined by indolent ulcers and open sores.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals
them: 1t is the best pile cure known.
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

For good DENTAL WORK 60
to DR.. PURSE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Do moro prompt 10 go to a friend in
adversely than in prosperity .-Chilo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

The virtuous homo is tho basis Of all
national prosperity.-Anon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Private enterprise is doing what the
Rocky Ford Melon, Vegetable S Fruit
Growers Associasion should have done.
Harry Atchison, representing the West
ern Poultry & Game Co. Of st. Louis is
in Rocky Ford purchasing cantaloupes
by the car load, They are shipped in
refrigerator cars, well iced, and thus
reach st, Louis in prime condition. This
company handled Rocky Ford canta-
loupes per express in small quantities
last season and having introduced high
grade article, there is an opening for
much larger sales this year. The canta-
loupes are purchased direct from the
farmers for cash. Had the association
OF melon growers kept together and dur.
ing Inst winter prepared for this seasons
shipments by putting up ice, they might
have reaped an abundant harvest MS the
cantaloupe crop was never 30 good us
this year. The shipments for long dis.
tances now being made Indicate the pos
sibilities OF the Rocky Ford country in
tho 'cantaloupe industry. In no other
portion of the United States do they
grow to such perfection as in tho Arkan.
sas valley. Wherever in the east they
have been shipped they are pronounced
superior to those grown elsewhere. With
such reputation for Rocky Ford canta
loupes our growers may have almost the
entire Union for their market. BY using
refrigerator cars there is scarcely point
in the United States which cannot be
reached by our cantaloupes in good
shape. When this fact is considered it
will be seen that this branch of our agri-
cultural operations is but in its infancy.
ASew years will bring about a deyel-
opment and growth of this business that
viii astonish oven our most enthusias,i,
cantaloupe growers. "-4s
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

Mr.. Bryan's New York speech is a
magnificent, manly and courageous pro-
sentation OF the views which he is cham
pioning in behalf Of the great majority Of
the people Of this country. The charac-
ter OF the man shines through it. Logic
al, clear aud comprehensive, it is simple
in language and apt in illustration, says
the Denver News. The tone is high.
The sentiments aro American. It ap-
peals to the intellect rs well as the emo.
tions. 1t lodges nothing. Every issue
is squarely met with the force of man
gifted with the loftiest powers, skilled in
the marshaling OF argument, inspired by
tho greatness and righteousness OF his
cause and atire with the knowledge that
upon the outcome Of the pending con-
ilict depends IN large measure tho future,
not only OF the American people, but of
tho human race. It is speech that will
mako a profound impression. II will
sway votes. Its thunders will be heard
ut the ballot box in November.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
A Case Of Persecution.

Last week at La Junta Judge Parker
heard the case of of the state vs. Stella
Gastrich Of Fowler. charged with incor-
rigibility. Miss Gastrich is the daugh.
ter OF German farmer who lsome time
since married a second wife. The daugh.
tor quit the parents home on account OF
the abuse Of the stop mother. Tho case
created considerable local gossip. there
beng thirty witnesses examined and ev.
cry ono spoke highly of the young lady's
char acter. The court room was crowd
ed, Notwithstanding the intense heat, a
number of prominent ladies sitting
throughout the entire trial, taking much
inter est in the young lady's behalf. The
jury rendered verdict for the defend
ant. Judge Parker thanked the jury,
scorM Miss Gastrich's parents and Of.
fered her'a temporary home at his house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20
Little Wheat, but Alfalfa Seed Galore.

Little Wheat, but Alfalfa Seed Galore.
The river is the lowest at the pres.
ent time that it has been known to be for
years. There is hardly a six inch flow
over space twenty feet wide. AS the
years come and go tho need for large
storage reservoir for flood waters at tho
head of this valley becomes moro and
moro apparent. Practically speaking
but little wheat has been grown this year
aud what was grown was not up to the
standard because of lack OF moisture
although an ideal year for alfalfa seed.
Several places, particularly on the south
side, yields were realized beyond any.
ones most sanguine expoctations.--La
Animas Leuder.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

This season the Rocky Ford water.
melons and cantaloupes are comforting
happiness on q wider range OF people
than ever before. New points are con-
stantly being found and demand being
created Tor the celebrated products Of the
valley. A few days since Senator Swink
shipped car load OF melons and cantn-
loupes to Salt Lake. He has also sent
cantalolpes to New York city. Topeka
and Wichita have had an opportunity to
test tho quality Of our great specialties.
Las Vegas, N. NJ. has tried car load Of
watermelons.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-08-20

The Grand Lodge Knights Of Pyth-
las will meet at Durango, Sept. 8. The
delegates from Valley Lodge, Rocky
Ford. are F. Y. Hauck and NJ, j. Maho-
ney. An effort will be made at the mp
Lodge for 1897 meet at La Junta, the en-
tertainnent of the attendants beng un-
dertaieen by the La Junta and Rocky
Ford lodges jointly. The X. P.s are one
of the oldest, most respected and useful
Of the lecret societies and we trust that
the Arkansas valley will have the pleas
ure Of entertaining their grand repre-
sentytives next year. l--+ ".sl