Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-10-14

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Among the new industries OF Rocky
Ford is tho Jay Pickle Co., OF which Alei
jay is president and G. ]. Kearns, treas
urer. They have been in business in
Rocky Ford only since Sept. and have
been engaged solely on one product cit
ron sweet pickles. With commendablc
enterprise thcy have sent samples OF their
goods to prominent people Throughout
the state and have received many hatter.
ing testimonials. tits the Intention ol
the company to nextyear do large gen.
eral picking business. They have 50.
lected the best possible location for such
n factory and We predict TINT their bust.
ness will soon grow to very extensive
proportions.
j. G. Davis Of Oriway was over las
week prospecting in regard to removal to
the vicinity Of Rocky Ford. Mr.. Davis
has leaning toward dairying as well n,
breeding tho finest Of Plymouth Rocks
and rightly thinks Rocky Ford is the
pluce for him.
Last week F. NJ. Clark sold his
blncksmithing aud wagonmnking shop to
L. Thomns Of Nebraska. who at once tool
possession. Mr.. Tagadcr, the black.
Hmith. will soon open shop Mt In Junta
Mr.. Clark will remHin in Rocky Ford
and doubtless hive charge OF one Of the
electric light plants rs ho is a skilled
electrician.
"A few days since number OF our cit
izens enjoyed IN exciting coyote hunt or
the plains 15 miles south Of Rocky Ford
Abont % persons joined in tho chase in.
Guiding Mrs. Lewelling. and Misses
Morse and Rasmussen. Tho services ol
81 dogs were enlisted and the days sport
rid the country OF four coyotes-to the
satisfaction OF tho neighboring farmers
The members OF the G.. A. r., W. II
@. and S. OF v. will combine their talents
in n literary and musical entertainment
to be given Friday evening, Oct. %
Fuller particulars later, but prepare to
60 us the program will be n very enioya.
BILE one. Prices 25c and l5c.
"A business change took place in
Rocky Ford on Monday, NJ. 8. Martin
buying Will Rice's interest in tho livery
stable. Mr.. Rice will probably clerk for
one OF our stores,
p. X. Blinn and his father (who 70.
sides ut Loveland) have purchas ed 90
acres OF land OF 7. Dennes near the Ex-
pertinent station. The demand for Rocky
Ford soil is steadily growing.
To G.. w. Winchester OF Olncy be.
longs the honor and profit Of having the
largest yield OF wheat in Otero county.
On portions Of his ranch the yield was 40
bushels per acre.
: o. y. Stnuffcr has left ut the Enter.
prise office n sample OF new variety of
watermelon, the Fordbrook, which weighs
Do pounds. 1t proved to be very sweet
and ought to be IN excellent variety to
raise. Mr.. Stauffer reiterates his faith in
the Cuban Queen, saying that it sells on
its fine appearance. Last year he
shipped 1886 Ihelons md got pay for
1888. The quantity OF culls in a field is
much less than other varieties.
ID. d. Wiley informs us that he has
inst received nm inquiry from southern
Illinois friend who wishes to come to tho
Rocky Ford country to 20 into the bee
business, having heard much of the adj
vantages OF the valley in that line. MIR.
Wiley says that not only this friend but
others from thnt section have their eyes
on Rocky Ford.
Tho richest and most elegant, part of
the Shp's parade was that provided by
tho Chinese. Thoy had imported many
haDDorf, gorFcDUs n1stumas and musical
ll'' t- Poo Orient sud easily