Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-10-14
The Fusion Nominees /.

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The ticket named by the joint action
OF the Silver Republican and Republi-
can conventions has.strong claims on the
sufrrages OF the people of Otero county.
These claims are based on the fact that
the nominees are all worthy and capable
men, being we'll qualified for the duties
oi the Offices they respectively seek.
Chas. A. Beerbohm, the Fusion can-
date for treasurer, has been for years
chief clerk in the master mechanics Of
fice, La Junta. He is first-class man
in every respect and enjoys the fullest
confidence of all the good citizens who
know him. His honesty and integrity
are unquestioned and he has oil the bust
ness and character qualifications for
county treasurer.
The office of county commissioner de-
mauds the best business ability that can
be obtained. The interests of every cit
izen are involved as the commissioners
have much to do with the rate Of tux
alton. In the selection of Hon. w. N.
Kendall for this place the conventions
made no mistake. He ia a level-headed,
all round business man and will make q
commissioner in whom the people can
have the fullest trust and confidence.
Mr.. Randall's nomination is an excep.
tionally strong one.
G. W. Fenlason, the Fusion candidate
for superintendent OF schools, is too we'll
known to need amy introduction to our
readers. Before coming west he served
five years as superintendent aud has
served two terms of two. years each in
Otero county. In his work for the
schools he has always ranked among the
best superintendents in the state.
DR.. H. G. Sigman is comparatively
new resident OF Otero county but has
built up an'excellent practice in his pro-
fession. II elected coroner he will dis
charge the duties Of the place with in
telligence and ability.
1t would be difficult to find man
better qualified for county clerk than G..
G. Winchell. For number Of years he
has been book-keepor and assistant
cashier in the State bank OF Rocky
Ford. His busine ability is of high
grade and in every respect he possesses
all the qualifications requisite for first
class official.
Geo. Barr, Fusion nominee for sheriff,
is one Of La Junta's best mechanics, a
| tip.top blacksmith. He is man OF ex-
cellent character and justly popular
with the best elements OF La Junta. As
murshal of La Junta he enforced the
ordinances, which while giving him high
standing with the best class OF citizens
has won him the displensure of the sa-
loon buns and gamblers. This fact
speaks strongly in his favor. He is
splendid timber for sheriff.
Our fellow-citizen. Henry Adsmond,
the nominee for assessor, has been n res
ident OF Otero county FOR many years.
He is man OF excellent character and
well acquainted with property values
Throughout the county and II elected will
honestly and faithfully discharge tho
duties Of the Office Of assessor.
Frank Lewis has had much experience
in surveying and is we'll equipped for
the duties Of the Office OF surveyor.
The Festival Of Mountain and Plain.
Tho third celebration of this festival
last week was very enjoyable and sue
cessful nffnir and reflects much credit on
the Denver committees who had charge
OF the arrangements. We shall not ut
tempt to give complete description Of
the three days sights. All OF the Denver
dnilics devoted many columns. yes, pages
to portraying the beauties and wonders
OF the display.
The industrial parade on the first day
was nn instructive object lesson on the
resources and development OF tho state.
It's mining and agricultural advancement
was presented in way to impress all
eastern visitors with tho rich md mani
fold resources Of the centennial state.
The allcgorical floats and those repre-
senting the various Industries and coun-
tics were numerous and OF high order
OF beauty md artistic merit. Among tho
floats representing counties none excclled
in beauty that from Otero county. II
was an elaborate combination OF the
fruits. grains and vegetables OF tho valley
on float rich with flags and flowers.
Two cornucopias wero conspicuous from
which flowed stream Of fruit. Hall Of
huge peach stone formed throne.
Miss Belle Swink WINS queen IN TINT
realm and performed her duties ndmira.
bly,, bestowing gifts OF fruit on tho popu-
lace at intervals during the para lc. In the
rear wns IN immense artificial watermel-
on so sliced us to admit twJ col Jred boys
who amused themselves mud the thou.
sands OF spectators by industriously cat.
ing the genuine famous product Of tho
valley.
Tho scond day was largely devoted TO
frivolity and was highly successful in
that lire. The burlcsque parade was tho
ca,lae OF oceans OF fun. Bungling Bros.
comic circus made decided HIT The
maskers were unexpectedly numerous
and the costumes ranged from the scanty
rig Of tho tropical negro to the richest
trnppings OF the ancient knight. After
the parade tho downtown streets were
given over to good natured foolishness
until sun down and the streets were
packed almost to the point Of prohibition
Of locomotion.
On Wednesday "a bands containing
about 500 musicians marched down 10th
street playing "El Capitun." A grand
volume OF music was made and the great
crowd cheered vociferously. Following
the bands was stream OF jubilant peo-
pie filing the street from sidewalk to
sidewalk and extending for many blocks
eastward. II was very exciting scene.
The military parades and the fireman's
drill and runs were enthusiastically up.
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