Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"A. p. Kouns Ia q close observer OF
the insect family and says that the inju.
rious varieties are more numerous than
usual this spring. He fears bad stand
of cantaloupes because OF the ravnges Of
an insect which cuts OF the plants Just
under the surface OF the ground. Mr..
kouns has about 400 young chickens
which he finds to be valuable helpers in
keeping his garden free from insects.
= The warehouses Of the country will
probably contain q years supply OF for
eign goods by the time the new tariff law
can be put into operation. It is there
fore idle to expect that manufacturing
industries can revive during this abnor-
first few months after the new law goes
into effect.
The enterprise OF Gerblng 4 Son de-
serves especial mention and commenda-
tion. To use western term, they shave
done themselves proud" in the finishing
and furnishing Of their new meat market.
The interior woodwork is handsome
throughout, the meats are served over Q
fine circular marble-topped counter and
stools have been provided for lady Gus
toners equal to those in the city dry
goods houses. Even the blocks on which
the meats are cut are ornamental. TAX
en- all to gether, Rocky Ford, in the Ger.
bing Il Son meat market, can boast an
establishment equal in style to any in
the larger cities. There are no flies on
Rocky Ford"
The Rocky Ford lodge Knights Of
Pythiss is making good progress toward
the organization OF uniform rank. A
nice list Of names are already enrolled
and the uniforms are being ordered.
This feature Of civic orders is very beau
tiful and impressive and carries with it
greater fraternal benefits. The Knights
have the best of material enlisted and
will be up to the standard Of excellent
drill and equipment
-Mrs..M. s. Canedy has contracted
with F. Cheek for 3-room brick dwell
ing just north Of Hough's new residence.
Stone is ON the ground for the founda-
tion.
Goblin & Mahoney are doing much
for the Improvement Of the town by their
work in building cement sidewalks.
Rocky Ford gardeners commenced
the shipment Of produce about month
ago. The principal shipments now are
RADIO Springs and Leadville from the
gardens of j. H. Crowley and Mrs. H.
A. Tewes.
Read L. w. Keils new announce
ment. 1t will pay you.
The Las Animas town council has
ordained that threshing machines and
traction engines must pass through town
on specified streets.
John J. Ingalls, had been invited by
a Missouri college to deliver q commence
ment day address. After his reporting
tho Carson prize fight the invitation was
withdrawn. Served him right.
The capacity and usefulness Of the
various hitching racks OF Rocky Ford
can be promated by teamsters observing
this rule: Don't drive up almost parallel
with the rack but at right angles, other
wise You monopolize space that will be
wanted by the next team.
This is the time OF year when every
citizen of Rocky Ford should be spruc-
ing up his home premises and their sur
soundings. Let all rubbish be removed,
sidewalks be repaired and general neat
ness looked after. Every citizen should
do his part toward making the town at
tractive that the many who come and go
may have none but pleasant memories Of
the banner town OF southern Colorado.