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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
RAMS HORNS, 49,

DO the wounds made BY friend ever
heal.
The man who wrongs his brother de-
fies his God.
Gin is detective that never gives UP
or tYrnB back
only those can sing In the dark who
have n light In the heart.
A good man Is q living witness to the
fact thnt the devil is q liar.
II is foolish to do nothing because wo
cannot do everything OF once.
A sinful woman did the tlrst work for
the dovtl that WIS done In this world.
The DEVILS cause II booming when
Christians quorrel among thu lmsclves.
Our faith can be measured only by
what We ore doing and enduring for
God.
Ibn't there something short-sishted In
trying to get rich without first getting
ood3
"what shall II profit q man. IL he
shall gain the whole world. and lose his
own soulf"
Is II not true that the man who finds
money In following the devil. finds 1t to
HE souls cost7
II God will bless the work Of our
hands, why undertake to do anything
without his help7
The man who Ia not willing to be good
Is an enemy to God. no matter how near
the oulpit he eits IN church. -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

W. II. Sieggaioos and Wick Hancksley
visited Pueblo last week.
Tho Alfclfn Land md Cattle Co. ro-
Gently shipped couple Of cars ct nice
steers down TO Kansas.
Mr.. Duntop OF Kansas Inns bought q.
II. Culver's ranch.
We aro sorry TO hear that G. II. Gull
yer 10 going to dnnnison, having sold his
ranch.
Eleven young people dropped in on NJ.
X. Hutchinson and family last Thursday
night Jan. 80 and had very enjoyable
party. There were present Misses Lee,
Gilbert, Dunton, Hutchinson,
Messrs. George and Ernest Kellogg,
VIII Reed, H. 7. Lee. Irven Rowet, Roy
Stedman and Ed. Weiland.
J.F OMIT recently returned from Pue
bio with span OF now horses, after n
few days stay.
. Leo Hardesty was in Pueblo n few
days last week.
A. II. McMaster hns returned home
after few months absence.
Revs. Moblcy and Gilbert nre holding
revival meetings ut Nepcsta md having
grand success.
W. Z. Anderson OF Rocky Ford visited
Fowler recently.
John Stedman visited Nepesta re-
Gently.
ALEXIS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
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MISSING LINKS,

Lord Krfva maintains that the earth
Is 100. .oca. 900 ye:is old.
The e.:c!ston alone Of IN average
whale weighs twsnty-hes tons.
At Z japanese banquet It Ia Q oonapli-
meut to ask to sxchanse cups with q
friend.
i Qundse. Scotland, man 10 WORKING
% nyihg maohinN that u built on the
hasel. plan
Ths total pubic dset Of the serf-eov-
erning British colonies amounts 70
som@thins hbe fsoo.ooo. 900,
Our Of evSfy 400 hotels In England.
eiehtsen arc white Aafts." ten "KinS
Arms" and eight "crowns."
Men attending tho pans In salt works
are never known to have cholera. small
poe, scarlet fever or Influenza.
A recAnt report shows that II $40 con-
yiots last year passed through the for
wardinS prison ct Truman. Russia
The wings Of an owl are lined with .
roft down that enables the bird TO ny
without making ths slightest sound.
II cost Hcntueky $113 to secure the c1-
tradition from Ohio Of Napoleon Bcna-
parts shockleford, who stolo o % hog.
The mud batha Of Dax. ia France.
have existed and seen moro or less cel-
s6rated since the time OF tho Romans.
A carp taken out OF tho wator lAay be
kept alive for twelve houru By o pisos
Of hreLd soaked In brandy placed IN IT,
mouth.
The total amount Of gold In c,reuIa-
ton ot the present time 10 estimated at
lpout fi.o7o. .o00. eco. Weighing altogethly
is5 tona
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
Corn Meal 25 cts per sack at
Cheney's Grocery.

SOlu "Chi 80 Slc 1SA baSh Nv
Cheney's Grocery.
There's money in cows if you
take good caro- of them and sell
your milk to the Rocky Ford
creamery,
Another car load extra fine
Rose Seeding Potatoes at
The Spot Cash Grocery.
Sell your milk to the Rocky
Ford creamery. You can mako
more money out of it in that way
than in any other. If you don't
believe it try it.
Battle Axe Tobacco 20 cents
per pound at Cheney's Grocery.
j. L. Musser still runs the
only Straight Cash Grocery in
Rocky Ford.
Bottle Pickles, Keg Pickles,
Bulk Pickles, at
The Spot Cash Grocery.
Best Potatoes 65 cents per
100. At Cheney's.
-Mackerel and White Fish
in bulk at
The Spot Cash Grocery.
The Rocky Ford meat market
keeps not only the best Of fresh
meats in the market, but good
line Of country produce. Go there
when you are in search Of some
thing good to eat.
Extra Fine Cheese 12l cents
per pound at Cheney's Grocery.
If wanting posters of any kind
sale bills, stock posters, etc.
you will find the Enterprise Office
well equipped to do the work. we
not only have the type, paper and
presses, but q nice line of cuts.
If we have not got tho cut that
suits you we can soon get it.
A Cans Sugar Corn for 25 cts.
at Cheney's Grocery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

Miss Sarah Matthewson has gone. to
Colorado Springs and taken up her
abode, and 'ye genial clerk" is consoling
himself elsewhere. Such is love in the
far west.
Percy Stevens has decided to cast his
lot with the gold camp. He left for
Cripple Tuesday.
Jack York has returned and we aro all
glad to see him back.
Alex Gray's new store building is near
ing completion.
DR.. RAIDER is very popular with our
people and we were entertained and in
structed by his lecture on "The Part the
Turk Played in the Rennaisancc."
DR.. vincents lecture last Wednesday
evening was superb, bristling with wit
he has lectured here. Tint he is thor.
oughly appreciated is shown by tho fact
TINT in spite of drizzling rain he was
greeted by largo audience.
The G. L. and W. Co. office is being
renovated. They are building vault in
which to store their valuable papers.
L. A. Hodge made flying trip to
Denver Tuesday.
Fred Tarbox is now ready for business
in his now store building.
Uncle Sam has moved and set up
keeping house with u. f. Green and
Billy no longer has tho pleasure of endur-
ing the kicks and smiles OF an apprecia-
tive public.
Many new faces arc seen on our streets
prospective buyers and renters.
Fred Warren and family have moved
to Cripple Creek.
Rev. Leo Boone Thomas of Colorado
Springs will lecture here Tuesday, Feb
runry IL.
Our people enjoyed q rare treat in Or.
Spencer's lecture on "The YosemiSs Val
ley, which was exceptionally interesting
and entertaining.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
"The Times" Almanac.

THE DENVER TIMES Almanac and
yearbook is Western book for Vest
ern people. in that it contains very many
departments OF peculiar interest to the
inhabitants OF tho Rocky mountain re-
gion.
At the same time. it is full Of general
and statistical information bearing on
the worlds subjects. 1t is handsomely
bound, we'll printed, Of n handy size and
contains 500 pages.
Among its contents are weather FORE
casts, political statistics, economic facts
and other useful information for tho bus
mess man. housewife and farmer. No
less than 10000 facts will be covered in
it's pages furnishing vast mass OF infor-
mation in very small compass.
The Times almanac is now ready for
distribution, and tho price is only 25
cents. the same MS is charged for many
an inferior work. Address the Times,
Denver, Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
VALUE NOT CONSIDERED
The Chance of 81 Lifetime
for Cheap Goods.

Mnxwelrs Auction sale is prov
ing to be fun for the public, how
ever rough the low prices are on
Maxwell Bros. All prices are
being slaughtered, the public get
ting all kinds of goods absolutely
at their own prices. The people
in the vicinity of Rocky Ford
never had such n chance to get
goods SO far below value rs is now
being offered by Auctioneer
Green.
Ladies have been present at
each sale and they are especially
invited to como and wanted at
these sales, but Wednesday
Feb. 12 will be
LADIES DAY
All goods offered that day will
be such as ladies' are especially
interested in. They will save
much money by being present.
This is the grandest opportunity
ever offered the people to get
goods for almost nothing.
MAXWELL BROS.
II. J. Green. Auctioneer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
p.nc scr., for summer downs.

D'uc Serge for Summon downs
Blue serge Is again in much favor.
I'd seeTs to be one Of those standard
lbr!cs Of which women mover tire. A
randsome going-away gown for bride
OF blue serge with a plated blouse OF
sh!tc satin. having q thrcad-like en-
robbery Of gold. Tho Jacket revers are
isccd with white satin, and finished on
he edge with narrow vine of cm-
broidery: and the Jacket rovers can be
turned forward and bnttoned straight
up the front. entirely concealing the
blouse
The wide lace collars are being re-
placed by those OF batistc or lawn In
yoke shape, which extend sometimes In
points over the sleeves and arc some
tlmo square on the shoulders. with
long slender points reaching to the
waist In tho back as well as tho front.
They are edged with a frill OF half-inch
valenciennes, or with n tiny insertion
and double frill Of tho lace. A stock
collar Of crepo or ribbon finishes the
nock.--Demorest's Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

II You have friends or relatives visiting you
or II you arc going on Il visit outside the
county, or II any 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 SO do
ing you will confer a favor and help us I'LL
this column with desirable local news.
On Saturday Mrs. Cheney moved to
her new and handsome brick house which
is among the best residence properties in
Rocky Ford.
The Misses Winchester were last
week visited by their fathar and mother
who reside at Olney.
Miss Abbie Goblin is making excel
lent progress at Pueblo in her shorthand
and typewriting studies.
Mrs. DIR. Fenton celebrated her birth
day last Sunday by inviting in number
OF her friends. The occasion was a very
enjoyable one.
Fred Hamlin and D. B. Smith are
working in a saw mill in the Cripple
Creek country.
james Montgomery, manager Of the
Florence Supply company, spent the
first Of the week with his family in Rocky
Ford.-ElOrence Rehner.
-Manzanola Fruit Grower personals:
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Ringer and son, Nor
man, OF Rocky Ford were guests OF @. r.
and Mrs. Wilson Of this city last Sab
bath.-Mr. and Mrs. Dan Eichling
entertained Chas. Rocker and wife OF
Rocky Ford last Sunday.-Frank Bing-
ham and family OF Rocky Ford were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Monday
last.
Miss Annie Goblin spent Sunday last
with her parents here. Her engagement
at Gann's store, Pueblo, Is mutually sat.
isfactory.
Rev. II. NJ. Mayo and wife, accom-.
panied by Rev. W. e. Collett and wife Of
La Junta, drove over TO Ordway lest
week to hear Rev. B. T. Vincents Ice.
ture, which they praise highly
j. @. Fleming Of Ipava, H., unload.
ed car of household goods ut Rocky
Ford few days since. Mr.. Fleming
comes to the valley for the health Of his
wife, vino hns every reason to feel en-.
couraged in view OF the very large mum.
ber Of people who have proved the great
valuo Of this climate. Mr.. Fleming will
live on Dodge Hale's place.
La Junta Tribune:-Mra. Platt Rus.
sell and Mrs. Hornback of Rocky Ford,
visited in the city Wednesday with Mrs,
J. S. Hawkins.-M. W. Insksep ol
Rocky Ford and Miss Ida NJ. Davis q
LII Jnnta wero united in marriage We'd
nesday By Justice +. d. Wood.
g. T. Gerbing made business trip
to Pueblo Tvesday.
Misses Rena Jackson, Grace Snow
den and Rosa Tagader attended grand
party at La Junta Tuesday evening.
r. O. McClain OF Catlin left Tuesday
evening for ten days. visit with rela-
tives ut Carolion, Mo.
j. W. Phonicie goco cnet next week
for goods.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
CHENEY,
THE GROCER.

One Minute Cough Cure touches the
right spot, 1t also touches it Mt tho
right time IL you take 1t when You have
cough or cold. See the point? Then
don't cough. E. W. kearby.
Michigan ranks first in copper, lum-
Der end salt.
"Give me liver regulator and I can
regulate the world,, said genius. The
druggist handed him n bottle OF De
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Z. W. Kearby.
Maine ranks first in shipbuilding,
slate and granite quarries, numbering
and fishing.
DON. invite disappointment by expert
mentipg. Depend upon One Minute
Cough Cure and you have immediate re-
lief. It cures Group. The only harmless
remedy TINT produces immediate results.
3. W. Kearby.
Soothing, healing. cleansing, De Wits
Witch Hazel Snlve is the enemy to sores,
| wounds and piles, which il mover fails to
cure. Stops itching and burning. Cures
| chnpped lips and cold-sores in two or
three hours. Z. W. kearby.
Louisiana ranks first in sugar md
molasses
J. W. Pierce, Republic. H.. says: al
cave used Ono Minute Cough Cure in
my family and for myself, with results SO
entirely satisfactory that can hardly
find words to express myself rs to its
merit. I will never fail 10 recommend it
to others on every occasion TINT presents
ITSELF" E. W. Kearby.
Iowa ranks first in average intelli.
gence Of population, in production Of
corn and swine.
Do you lack faith and love health?
Let us establish your faith and restore
yonr health with De Wits Sarsaparilla.
Z. W. Kearby.
California ranks first in barley, grape
culture sheep, gold and quicksilver.
The breaking up of tho winter is the
signal for the breaking up of the system.
Nature Is opening up the pores and
throwing off refuse. Do Wits Sarsapa-
rilln is OF unqucstionable assistance in
this operation. Z. W. Kearby.
Florida ranks third in sugar and mo-
lnsses.
It not only ia SO, it must be so, Ono
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes it go. Z. w. kearby.
Georgia ranks second in rico and
sweet potatoes.
A high liver with q torpid liver will
not be a long liver. Correct tho liver
with De Wits Little Early Risers, little
pills that cure dyspepsia and constipa-
ton. Z. W. kenrby.
Illinois ranks first in oats, meat pack
ing, lumber traffic, malt md distilled
liquors and miles OF railway.
Quick in effect, heals and leaves no
scar. Burning, scaly skin eruptions
quickly cured by Do Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Applied to burns, scalds, old
sores it is magical in it's effect Always
cures piles. L. W. kearby.
Found, A mans shoe. not
new but good. He can have it by
paying for this notice at Enter
prise Office.
Bcggs German Salve-"The perfect
ointment"-has cured thousands. One
box is sufficient to euro any ordinary
case of piles and only costs 25 cents. 1t
relieves ut once. DR.. Kearby keeps it, as
we'll us all other reliable medicines.
MONEY to loan on good real
estate security on reasonable
terms. Call on or address G. G.
Ament e. Co., Rocky Ford, Colo.
Tho Enterprise wants correspond
ent in every nook and corner of Otcro
county We furnish stamps and station
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
Best Potatoes 65 cents per
100. At Cheney's

Beggs Tropical Oil will cure Rheuma.
tism, Sprains, Bruises and all deep seated
diseases where powerful linimcrt is re-
quired. Give it a trial and you will use
no other. 1t acts like magic. DR.. kear'
by has it for sale and warrants every
bottle.
The finest stock of goods to DO found
in the country is to be found Mt DIR.
Kearby's. He also has secured the sale
of Beggs' Family Medicines. Every
bottle warranted. They will give you
satisfaction.
Coupon notes at Enterprise Office.
Also full line OF legal BLANKS. II we
do not happen to have some blank re
used we will provide it on short notice.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

Watch out for SATURDAY,
MARCH 7th. Something is going
to happen. See Enterprise of
next week for particulars.
The Ivy Steam Laundry of
La Junta will have a representa-
tive in Rocky Ford on Wednesday
and Saturday Of each week.
Prices same as Colorado Springs.
Clothes Cleaning specially.
Lost between Rockford House
and Swink Hotel a dull gold Col
lar Pin with stone missing. Leave
at this Office and receive reward.
The Golden Rule is too busy
to write up their regular ad this
week. They are receiving new
goods daily.
Sunbeam and Perfection
Flour made at Great Bend, Kan.
sas, is all it is claimed to be, and
j, L. Musser handles it al
The Spot Cash Grocery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
ORDWAY.
oRpwAY CHURCH DIRECTORY,

oRDwAY CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching 10 10 a. M.
Sunday School II 30 u. M.
Epwofth League 1870 y. M.
Preaching 500 p. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 500.
L. KEAToR, Pastor.
Ordway FREQ Reading Room. in Lecture
Room OF NJ. E. Church. Ia open every evening
from TO O'Clock and on Sundays from 2:31
TO $50 D. IN. Daily and weekly papers and
leading magazines on tlc. Everybody wei.
come.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
Club Rates For Leading Publications.

We have made arrangements with pub
fishers throughout the United States
whereby we can furnish any OF the prin-
cipal magazines and newspapers ut the
lowest club rates. Those OF our readers
wishing any periodical published in tho
Union should see us before making tho
order. as wc can save them money.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
Why will YOu Cough?

DR.. Kcarby, your druggist nsks you
why? You can be so easily cured.
Three doses OF Begg's Cherry Cough
Syrup will relieve you ut once. We
guarantee every bottle and no monkey
work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
The Most Wonderful Pill.

They relieve where all others fail.
They arc called Beggs Little Giants, and
are rightly named. Remember the name
and call for them at the best store in
town. DR.. Kearby keeps them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
FOWLER.
FOWLER CHURCH DIR.

FOWLER CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Prcachi1y Services every Sunday ut II q. n.
Sunday School ~ 10 Il. m.
Prayer Meeting and Song Service Thursdays
REV r. n. MORLEY. Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
7 AND OFFICE at Pueblo, co!o Jan. IS, %.

u .,,.,.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has died notice of his intention
10 mako final proof In support of his claim.
aud that said proof will be made before tho
Clerk Of tho District Court for Dtcro County,
Coo nt La Jnntn, Colo on February u, iSsd.
viz: ..,
OF Rocky Ford. Colo. u u No. 5'5S for the SW
1, Sec ga. Twp 2iS, Rg 5IW.
Hc names the following witnesses
to provo bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation rf said land, viz: -
Frnnk Ncsbltt, humns J, ilill. Austin u
Ward. !ura l.. E.rfEprts nll nt ''ffgu i"bniy
&3tS RAYMoHD MILLER, Register
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

The Rocky Ford meat market
keeps constantly on hand Fresh
Meat, Lard, Butter, Eggs and Hon
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
)TERO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
IIOLBROOK.

LAKE VIEW CHURCH DIEcToRY.
Sunday School ut 2:3O p. m. every Sunday.
Prcaching mt $3.50 p. M.
Epworth League ut y. m.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

-Wnshingtoa's Birthday will be OBJ.
served in Rocky Ford by M illustrated
Historical entertainment in the interest Of
tho School Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

TT s. LAND OFFICE ut Pueblo, Colo,
u, December 10. 1895.
Complaint having been entered ut this Of
ncc by Andrew W. shelton against Richard n.
Thomas. for failure to comply with laws as to
Timber Culture entry No. 2SiI, dated April .,
1887, upon the n. Wa Section q. Township y
g. Range 5j W, In Otcro county, Colorado,
with n view to the cancellation OF said entry
contestant alleging that claimnnt failed to
plant to trees. tree seeds or cuttings during
the years 1855, lSsq 1880. 1881, 1892, 1898. 1924
and iss3. as required by law and that default
continues to exist Mt date OF affidavit of corr
said nartirs nrr hereby summoned to appear
at this Office on the aIth dav OF February.
1886, ut o o'clock u. IN. and furnish testimony
said alleged failure.
3j-'1 joins J. KEY. Receiver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo. Jan. Ii, GO,

r AND OFFICE ut Pueblo, Colo. Jan. II, GO.
Notice is hereby given that tho 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 Clerk
OF District Court for Otcro County. Colo, at
La Junta. Colo, on February 25. 1876, Wis!
WALTER BISHOP
of Rocky Ford Colo, HE No. 6t65 for tho NV
I. Sec. ID. Twp. 23S RR. 5IW.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivRs
ton of said land. viz:
sell. John II. Crowley. all OF Rocky Ford,
Colo.
St;is RAYMOND MILLER. Hcgistcr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

If You have friends or relatives visiting you
or II you arc going on Il visit outside the
county, or II any personal or society event
comes under your notice, you arc invited to
communicate the facts to tho Enterprise,
either In person or by postal card. BY so do
Ing you Will confer n favor and help us I'LL
this column with desirable local news.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-06

MONEY to loan on good real
estate security on reasonable
terms. Call on or address G. G.
Ament & Co., Rocky Ford, Colo.
Tho Enterprise wants correspond
ent in every nook and corner Of Otcro
county We furnish stamps and station
cry free, II
The herald., 1896-10-29
Daily Average 1924
And thai The actual daily average OF
free or sample copies during the month
( Of September, 1896, was 100.

Also, that the average daily circulation
Of the said newspaper for 1895 was o7S4
copies; for the month of January. 1895,
7347; for February, So2I; for March, 8I52;
for April, $3.50; for May, S4oS; for June,
643s; for July, o2o8; for August, 1920.
H. S. SMITH.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
goth day of September, 1896.
w. B. SCARBOROUGH,
Notary Public in and for Los Angeles
County, State of California.
The circulation of The Herald in
Southern California and Arizona is
larger than fhat of any other news
paper published.
The herald., 1896-10-29

The HersJd is the only Los
Angeles newspaper which has
printed every day during the past
eight months q sworn statement
Of Its circulation since December
81, 1894.