Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
PERSONAL And SOCIAL.

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The cantata under the direction OF
Prof. Stevens is making advancement,
although more singers are needed.
Hon. j. H. Crowley returned from
Denver on Friday.
Geo. Todd was in town Tuesday for
the first time in two months.
s.. A. Mcdonald and family, accom-
panied by his cousin and family who re-
side south OF town drove to Rocky Ford
one day last week. The cousin has re-
Gently moved here and this is his first
glimpse at the agricultural resources Of
the country, and he was greatly surprised
farms in u comparatively new country.
LA Junta Tribune.
DIR. Sigman has moved his residence
to the house on Swink avenue back Of
w. N. Randalrs.
Roy Elser feeling that his health re-
quired a more active life has resigned his
place with Price & Lance and entered
the employ Of P. J. Reifel.
Elmer ]. Smith is the new clerk at
the st. Jamee.
%. G. Crawford received special
mention in the Rocky Mountain Christ
ian Advocate for his excellent report
Ordway.
Rev. and Mrs. Leslie went west on
the BLY, Tuesday.
The Enterprise family had the pleas
ure last week Of entertaining Chas. H.
Rudrauff of Burlington, Ks. Mr.. Rud-
ruff is one OF the liyeet and most Huc-
cessful real estate, insurance and abstract
men in eastern Kansas. He is west at
this time on combined health trip, aud
to close a big realestate deal with Den
yer parties.
Hon. Plat Wicks was visitor in
Rocky Ford last week. Judge Wicks
sets high value on his fine Grand VAL
ley farm.
B. q. Dye went to Pueblo Tuesday
on business.
ID. ". Barley left on Friday for
Kirksville, No., for treatment for the in
Jury which he sustained in November,
1896, in stepping from Santa Fe train.
The fracture Of the thigh bone which re-
suited from the fall has caused q lame
ness requiring the use Of crutch and a
cane. Treatment will be taken at the
Osteopathic Infrmary at kirksville,
where also is located the headquarters Of
this new school Of surgery. A specially
is made Of fractures and dislocations OF
long standing, and, many remarkable
cures have been effected. Mr.. Barkley
hopes to come back greatly benefited,
but how soon it is impossible to tell
j. N. Beatty Of Manzanola was in
town Tuesday and while here made US Q
business call.
Row. G. L. Tomson has returned to
La Yeta.
L. w. Babcock, OF the creamery,
says that he hopes to have things in full
running order at the new creamery in
about two weeks.
q. r, Leslie and family arrived on
Thursday from Waucoma, Iowa, and
will make this their future home. They
are now living in the M. ]. Cleary house.
Mr.. Leslie Is an experienced butter
maker and will take charge OF that de-
partment when the creamery opens.
We were shocked on Sunday morn
ing to hear Of the death Of Lois, second
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Maxwell,
She had been sick with measles and ap-
parently getting along nicely when she
suddenly grew worse on Saturday after-
noon and died early Sunday morning
Many hearts go out in sympathy to the
stricken family in this hour OF their
md consolation in the thought that she
is not dead but with the angels around
the throne.
w. L. Atkinson Of Rocky Ford has
secured the Leland hotel and the build.
ing is being cleaned, repainted and repa-
pered, by Vic Ricard. A visit to the ho-
tel will convince you that 1t is in elegant
shape for the reception Of guests, no
money or pains having been spared to
add to its appearance, comfort and con-
yenience. Mr.. Atkinson is a hotel man
Of experience and has been urged by
travelling men to fit this hotel up, and In
doing 40 we believe he will secure his
share OF the resident and transient pat
ronape. Patronize home institutions.
That's what makes town.-Las Animas
Leader.
keeper Of Rocky Ford, and chip OF the
old block. So the people OF Las Auimas
may expect frst-class hotel In every re-
spect.
Geo. Tillbury, we'll known citizen
of Rocky Ford, was married to Miss
LYDIA Maxey at Kinsley, KS, last Sunday
week. Mf. l1LOuTy uAS Ueeu HS Aihsicv
for several months with McVay's artesian
outfit. "Pants" many friends extend
congratulations.
Constable Springer has resigned, in
tending to 60 east for permanent resi-
dence.
WIN. Matthews recently visited Dem
yer for surgical examination. the lame
ness resulting from his afflicted hip
having recently become more serious.
He will doubtless take trip east for
further examination.
Lutte Scott, with party from south
ern Kansas, passed through town on Sat
urday on their way TO the Red River
country. Mr.. Scott is a brother Of Jake
and Dan Scott Of this city.
%. G. Hess of La Junta was IN the
city Saturday on legal business.
Mrs. Mendleson Of La Junta was the
guest Of Mrs. Geo. Taylor on Monday,
attending the Ladies' Reading Circle
while here.
IT. w. Hawkins is in Salida this week
on business.
%. g. Ament has moved to his Fow-
Ter ranch but we hope only for the cum
mer as both Mr.. and Mrs. Ament will be
much missed In Rocky Ford.
II. b. Kutch and wife of Ordway were