Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-02
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.


bridge. The editor of the Enterprise
has pleasant memories of twenty-nine
years ago when he was a guest in the
hospitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ards. Their farm was then four miles
out Of Denver and Mr.. Richards was
proud OF the fine wheat which he was
growing on land which is now in town
lots and held at high prices. Then we
drove into Denver behind Mr.. Richards
fine and fast team, but now trolley
street car service encircles the once fer.
tile farm, now portion Of the wonderful
city OF Denver.
j. W. Eastwood, Of Phoenix, Ariz.,
is spending few days in town and en-
joying the Fair. Mr.. Eastwood was for
some years resident of Rocky Ford
and has hosts Of friends among the older
settlers who give him very cordial well
come.
Little Miss Agnes Caffrey Of Denver
is having her country outing somewhat
spoiled. She and Miss Margaret Ander.
son have been having much fun riding a
very gentle mule. On Monday they both
fell of, Agnes receiving broken arm.
The fracture was reduced by DR.. Kearby
and the little girl is doing nicely.
Miss Mary Priest Of Hannibal, Mo-,
is the guest Of II. W. and Miss Sallie
Hawkins, by whom she is called aunt.
C. NJ. Hall, the efficient secretary Of
the Rocky Ford Fair Association, was q
caller at the Mail office this week. We
believe that the good people OF Rocky
Ford appreciate the fact that the success
Of their fair is in large measure due to
the energy and good judgment Of Mr..
Hall.-PueblO Mail.
George Smith Of Pueblo is visiting
his old friend and school mate, d. w.
Barkley, Jr.
%. H. Shepard Of Bennington, Kan
sas, accompanied by his wife and two
daughters, is the guest Of his sister, Mrs.
]. A. Larmore.
When riding a horse Monday even
ing Walter Canedy was badly hurt by
the animal shying and throwing him
against tree.
-. L. Thorndyke, OF Jacksonville,
He was given a specially hearty welcome
by G. I. Gerbing who served in the
same regiment with him during the civil
war.
Judge Goblin had honor thrust upon
him last week by the election Of his
brother, Gen. ]. p. 8. Goblin, as Com
mander in Chief Of the q. A. r. Gen.
Goblin lives ut Lebanon, Pa, and is a
very prominent citizen Of tho Keystone
State.
C. T. Cover came down from the
mountains last week to visit his Rocky
Ford ranch and orchard. This was his
first sight Of the valley during the grow
ing season und he was delighted with the
highly prosperous condition Of farming
interests generally.
II. W. Potter announces in the La
Junta Democrat that he has withdrawn
from the race for the Democratic nomi-
nation for county treasurer.
1t IL collegiate and not theolog.
ical course which Harry Robins is enter.
ing upon at VIM. Jewell College, Liberty,
Mo. The theological studies will como
later.
Addison Kellogg is assisting tho
Rocky Ford Grocery Co. during the Fur
rush.
Mics Babcock, sister OF W. L., is
spending few days with her brother Rs
en- route to Japan to engage in mission.
ary work.
H. J. Green's assistance Ia needed
in Maxwelrs store this week to help
handle the big trade.
"A new girl is reported at the homo
Of Nick Rogers Of Holbrook.
Il. A. WykoH editor OF the SPRING
field Herald is here to zee the Fair sights
aud enjoy Watermelon Day.
r. E. Wallis Of Baca county il visit
ing his cousin, A. b. Wallis.