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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Tie Canning Conpan,'s Increased
Business.

Tho Canning Company is having n
very much larger business than was ex-
pected Il month since. Tho large aero.
nge OF tomatoes has turned out mucl,
better than was thought possible and the
canning factory has had all OF it's facili-
ties taxed to tho utmost to take caro- OF
the product as fast MS ready FOR canning.
To do 30 force double that OF former
years Inns been employed and extra time
put in on nights and Sundays. Tho local
supply OF help was not sufficient and Is.
u. Dyo WIS compelled to visit Pueblo to
secure girls to assist in the work. Supt
Bird had contracted for $50 acres, but
more than that acreago Is being handled.
From COO to 700 cases are being put up
daily.
The excellence OF tho Rocky Ford to:
Iaato 10 everywhere acknowledged nn,i
the product OF the factory finds rendy
market. AL OF the output for this year
don & Co. and Chas. Henklc, wholesale
grocers, Pueblo.
We would be pleased to be able to re-
port that the company had acquired I'd
ditional capital so that it might run for
six months each season. There is no
question but that the fertile soil adjacent
to Rocky Ford will supply all the beans,
peas. pumpkin, corn and tomatoes that
will be wanted. There is no better place
in tho west for an immense canning fac
tory thnn Rocky Ford. We can grow to
perfection all tho products which could
be used. The location OF such factory
here would be for tho mutual profit OF
the company and our farmers and gar.
deners. Who will step in, fill the place,
and make the profit which will result?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
HOLBROOK.

John Seaman took several loads
of cantaloupes to Rocky Ford last
week.
Jim Lewis moved down from
the headgate Monday.
A. w. Shelton went to Utah
last week to purchase lambs.
Doc Bennett was taken with a
slight attack of mountain fever
last week while threshing but is
now recovering.
Mrs. NJ. j. Horner left Monday
morning for six weeks visit to
his parents in Nebraska.
Rev. Uz Everett departed Fri
day fos Grand junction where he
will preach the ensuing year.
His Holbrook friends wish him
unbounded success in his new
field of labor.
A large congregation assembled
at Campbell church Sunday to
welcome the new minister but he
did not arrive. It is expected
however that he will preach next
Sunday.
Miss McCauley, Will Lewis and
Miss Bennett are busily engaged
teaching the young idea at Bee
Hive, Center and Campbell schools
Last week there were 10 pupils
enrolled at the Bee Hive, IL at
Center and 15 at the Campbell
school. The Lakeview school has
been postponed for couple of
weeks at the request of the teach
er, John Wasson.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Bigger and Better Than Ever.

The Rocky Ford Melon Festival this
year wns a greater euccess, better man.
aged and better attended than in any
previous season. 1t was well patronized
and there were more people present from
Pueblo than from any other place, by
long odds. From all the accounts that
come from the great enterprise there is
only one thing lacking-oratory. There
ought to be we'll prepared program of
speaking. defamation and music, and
there is plenty of talent in Otero county
for such an entertainment. Another
thing, there is no need of all that fright
full waste OF melons. Slice the melons
in the ordinary way, and il Pueblo peo-
pie are not satisfied with eating those
fine melons clean Us they go, let them do
without. Then ship tho rest up hore and
put them on our mnrket.-Pueblo Chief
tain,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
oTERO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
NIANZANOLA.

Mr.. Cloves has moved his drug
stock into his own building.
The new brick building north
of the Graham block is being
! pushed rapidly.
Seats for the school house in
the west end of the district have
arrived md n school on the boule-
ward will soon be realized.
Preparations are being made
for feeding larger number OF
sheep in this vicinity the coming
winter.
Messrs. w. A. Colt and W. d.
Brown and father are expected
home this week from a trip to
Routt Co.
Water in the High line this
week for domestic purposes only.
Ask David Lille if weeds ever
get into the Catlin ditch.
Messrs. Webster and Kendrick
went to the cedars for wood and
got caught in the rain. They left
their loads to come home and wait
for better roads but went back
towards the cedars. Ask them
which leg is the longest.
have found mo home in this rich
fertile land,
Surrounded by friends Of tho kings roy
al band,
Whose hopes and plans arc those I can
love,
Whose hearts and affections are on things
above.
My home is on a plain nenr n beautiful
That glides smoothly on like n sweet,
lovely dream,
Well known by the name OF the great
Arkansaw,
In tho county Of Otero, east OF the Apish-
Jpn.
'Tis q .goodly pleasant land where tho
largest apples grow,
And We reap hundred fold from almost
everything we BOW;
Where the skies are cloudless and the
sun shines bright,
Where the nights arc cool aud pleasant
and the climate is all right.
CHORUS.
Yes, give me home with friends like
these,
Whose aim is eyer their frieuds to please,
Whose hearts and hands are open and
As the rolling waves that play on the
For music to above apply to
F ARdRR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Fatal Accident Near Fowler.

Monday night last A. e. Nelson met
with violent death in singular manner
near Fowler. He was at work on the
High Line syphon at the Apishapa aud
camping out. He made his bed beside
a pile OF heavy timbers to which his hors-
es were tied. During the night the hors-
es pulled over the pile of timbers which
falling on him caused his death. Mr..
Nelson's father lives in Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
SANTA FEE ROUTE.

New and Improved Train Service.
Denver to California in two days.
Two daily fast trains to Kansas City
and Chicago.
Seven hours quicker time to New Mex.
leo, Ell Paso and Mexico.
These are some of the improvements
offered to Colorado travellers by the San.
ia Fe railroad.
The through sleeping and chair car
service has also been extended. Fred
Harvey's dining cars and houses are too
well known and liked to need mention.
Going east, west or south from Colora-
do the best route is the Santa Fe.
Excellent local service between Den-
yer. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Man.
itou.
For information and reservations call
on any agent or address j. P. Hall, Gen
eral Agent, 100 Lawrence ST., Denver.
11-23
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Beet Sugar and the Trnst.

The farmers Of the United States have
it in their power to overthrow the sugar
trust and at the same time put money
into their own pockets.
Chairman Dingley says the sure way
to destroy the trust is to establish beet
sugar factory in every congressional dis
trict Toledo Blade.
This sounds very nice on paper but
won't work in practice. It takes large
sum Of money to start a sugar factory
and men with capital are not going to in
vest in such enterprises with certainty
of having an immense corporation like
the sugar trust to compete with. Chair
man Dingley frames bill that gives an
enormously strong corporation yet great
er power and then suggests that it be
fought by the farmers. Mr.. Dingley's
suggestion is lacking in both value and
sincerity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Ten Dollars n Week for Eight.

1t does not seem possible that the table
for eight people can be provided for ten
dollars a week. But Mrs. Rorer, the
most famous cook in America, SAYS il
can be done. She has tried it and knows.
She proves her case in the Ladies' Home
journal for Octaber. She gives twenty
one menus covering weeks meals, and
gives full, practical directions by which
any woman can make rs attractive meals
MS Mrs. Rorer explains, for this small
sum of ten dollars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

The yellow fever is alarming the
south. the number Of cases daily increas-
ing. Had the fever broken out early in
the summer with as much virulence rs
ut this time the calamity would have
been a terrible one. But tho cooler
weather which must come soon will end
the scourge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

The number of cars OF cantaloupes
shipped during the past seven days was
%, of which II went to st. Louis and G
to Kansas City. The receipts for las.
week fell gradually to $50 caatos on Sun
day, but on Monday jumped up to 1890
and the three following days the decline
was very slight. Fifteen carloads of
wafermelons were shipped during the
period mentioned above.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
ersl precincts will be entitled to rep

The PrfmarIcH OF the several prcc!ncts VIII
be held on Saturday, sept, II. 1887, us follows:
In Ln Junta and Rocky Ford precincts, q.
=. 2, :. Q: l: and i3) between the hours OF and
6o'ciock p. III. and In all tho other precincts,
II. 2, D. q, ~, II and ~ tho tinc of day OF each
precinct meeting tn bc decided by the COM
mittectuan Of the precinct.
- BY urticr OF the Silver Republican county
central committee. o. q. HESS,
u. j. SuITII, Chairman.
Secretary,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

Why should not Rocky Ford have
the state fruit show next year? Tho po-
Eition which Otero is now taking among
the fruit growing counties OF the state
gives 1t god grounds for bidding for this
exhibition in 1893,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Os N. hhNB1,
CLoREN DARBY.

Meeting I. o. o. F. Grand Lodge,
Trinidad, Oct 1921. Fare $50 for
round trip Tickets on sale Oct. II and
18. Limit for return Oct. 90.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
STATE FRUIT EXHIBIT.
Proves tl,nt Colorado is Coming tu
the Front as u Frult Growing
State.
Otero County Takes High Rank ii
horticultural Production.

Otero County Takes High Rank In
horticultural Production.
Tho unanimous verdict OF those compo-
tent to judge was that the Colorado state
fruit exhibit for 1897 averaged higher
than amy OF its predecessors. says tn,
Denver Republican. There was moro o.,
the fruit and it was OF n better quality.
Then the old exhibition counties were re.
inforced by some now ones, which made
a very croditable showing.
CIV. Steele OF Moutrose, member OF
tho state board OF horticulture, and who
has been an active figure in nil frnit sx-
Libits, said that the highest average in
fruit display had been reached this year.
~ was particularly struck" said Mr..
Steele, "with the exhibits from Otero anil
Chaffee counties, both new, comparative
ly. The fruit was OF high order of OK
cellence in all the departments. Colo.
rado is rapidly forging ahead. and with
due appreciation OF the fruit growers Of
forts by responsible authority, can be
placed in the position OF the premier
fruit state OF the Union.
George Seaver, one OF the judges and n
large frnit grower of Pueblo county, do
clared that he did not think it possible
for any other state In tho Union 10 COL
lect snch IN exhibit. "Thcy may equal
us in Colorado but they can not beat us, :"
said Mr.. Seaver.
'Louk mt Otero county. A few years
ago it was not known rs fruit proluc-
ing county. It's exhibit this year would
DO credit to any OF the older fruit grow
ing counties. Pueblo will be here next
yeur. When We appear You will hear OF
us in way you won't forget"
In the prizes for counties Fremont was
FIRST, Delta second and Otero third in
class for the county making the larg-
est and best display. Qtero county won
the second prize for the best and largest
collection OF fruits in the southern dis
trict.
Among tho individual premiums the
following were awarded residents OF the
Rocky Ford country:
Best collection fruits, ]. II. Crowley I'd.
Best collection peaches j. II. C.owley
LIST.
Best plate pears j. @. Kahn 81.
Best plate peaches j. II. Crowley I'd.
Best plate native plums j. G. Kahn 1st.
j. H. Crowley took ID on Maidens
Blush and Paragon upples, LIST on native
white grapes and End on best single
plate Seeding peaahes.
j. @. Knin took Ind Oh Wine Saps, 2nd
on pears and LIST on red grapes.
The display from Otero county oc-
tanning in all about $50 plates OF fruit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Silver Republican County Convention
Call,

"A call Ia hereby made for a convention of
tho Silver iicbNbilcxns OF Otcro county to
meet In La Junta, Colo, on Saturday. Sept.
y, 1887. Mt l0;Sc a. IN. for the purpose OF plac-
jng IN nomination candidates for the follow.
! Clerk,
Treasurer,
Sheriff,
Assessor,
Surveyor,
Coroner,
snperintendent Of Public Instruction,
ana also Tor the purpose Of clectlng the Silver
a.epnblionh county central committee for the
ensuing year, o..
The several precincts will be entitled to rep
rcscntRtion as follows:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

Festival of Mountain and Plain,
Denver, Oct. 8 to 7. Rate 81 25 for round
trip. Tickets on sale Oct 4 to inclu-
sive. Final return limit Oct. l2.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

Silver is again advancing. Give it n
fair chow and it will go up to its old-time
figure.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Sheep Feeding in Larimer County

There will be more lambs fed in Lari-
mer county during the fall of '97 and the
winter and spring Of '9s than ever before
Tho farmers have the alfalfa and a few
cents in the price of the lambs will not
frighten the feeders in the least. 1t ia
reported that trouble may be experienced
in finding enough lambs, but we very
much doubt the accuracy of the state
ment.-Ft. Collins Express.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Astonishing Advancement Of the Ar
kansas Valley.

Last week We attended the Arkansas
Valley Fair and Melon Day at Rocky
Ford and were astounded nt the various
agricultural and horticultural exhibits
then and there made. Only few years
ago that portion OF Otero county was n
wild wilderness, presided over by Indi-
ans. Today the county is famous for ito
melons, cantaloupes, apples, peaches,
plums and other fruits-the finest and
most luscious varieties grown on earth.
In stock raising and agricultural pur-
suits the district is second to mono and
growing with great rapidity. As "eye-
openers" to the skcptically inclined these
annual faira act as revelations. and when
we consider that their chief industries
are only in their infancy, who can cor
rectly portray the future twenty years
hence.
The climate is delightful there, crops
abundant, prices good and everybody
happy and prosperous-whRt pleasant
picture compared to blighted silver
mining community-Dillon Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
To Cure a Cold In One Dny

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. 1910
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to return our thanks to the
friends who aided us during the illness
and funeral services Of wife and mother
md to the I. o. .. f. Lodge for sympa-
thetic assistance.
J. X. DARBY,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

$, The Denver Republican condenses
large amount OF political wisdom In
the following sentence: "If We can af.
ford to defy England and all the leading
powers of Europe in the enactment OF
our own tariff Legislation, we certainly
possess equal power and independence
to frame and pursue our own financial
policy, in our own wny, and the question
us to whether we shall do so or not will
be the great issue in the next presiden.
tial campaign in this country"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

-Georgeo Daring, ST. is building n
considerable addition to his home,
We are indebted to the Windsor ho-
tel, Denver for very neat and useful
vest pocket map of Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

1t is expected that the new court
house will be completed by Oct. 1st and
dedicated with proper ceremonies.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

1t is rumored that Rocky Ford is to
enjoy the benefits of electric lights by
January LIST.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

Tho gardeners about Denver are not
fully respecting the Melon Growers As.
sociatlon's registered trade mark. They
secure the empty crates OF the retailers
and I'LL them with inferior products. AT
one store wc saw the trade mark distinct
ly md honestly crossed ont with mark
ing brush, but ON other crates tho trade
mark was simply marked over with n
pencil in manner which would give no
notice of tho repacking OF the crate with
other than Rocky Ford cnntaloupes.
The association will have to got after the
infringers next season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

Two years ago an insane negro COM
mitted an outrage on the person OF n
child. A mob was formed and the crazy
man was put to death with tortures
which would have disgraced the dregs Of
the Apache Indians. II any of the per-
petrators Of the crime were punished the
fact has never been heard OF outside OF
the disgraced state OF Texas where ne
gro has no rights which a white man is
bound to respect. This week man
passed through Rocky Ford with what
was claimed to be Photographic report
OF the torture of the insane negro. All
of the horrible yells, cries and groans
which would accompany such a scene
were reproduced. 1t is to be hoped that
the reproduction is fnke. II so the
man who corrupts n community with
even bogus representation of such an
outrage should be sent to the peniten-
tiary for life. But if the receiving cylin-
der of phonoRraph was really in use on
that occasion it shows depth OF devil
ishness which should make Satan blush.
IL the governor OF Texas has any regard
for the remnant of the good name left
that state he will take stops to suppress
this photographic show whether it be
fake or genuine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-23

Every year seems to bring to the
front some product OF the Rocky Ford
country which is an assured speciality for
profitable production. The watermelon
was the first product which won fame for
the Rocky Ford country. The canta-
loupe has now outranked the watermelon
hs crop for profit, thanks to the inval-
liable services of the Melon Growers As
sociation. The area OF fruit producing
orchards will soon be such as to give
horticulture prominent place among
our wealth producing industries. Then
there is honey, alfalfa, sheep feeding and
hogs, nil of which arc sure winners OF
profit if conducted ina buslness-lilke way.
All the foregoing is Introductory to the
mention of new line OF industry which
promises much for the valley. On Tues
day D. q. Dye left at the Enterprise of.
fec samples of dried prunes he is now
rnanufacturing-the first ever produced
in Otero county, if not in the state. 1t is
we'll known that the plum hourishes tc
perfection in the Arkansas valley and
that variety of,plums from which prunes
are made nowhere grows more prolific
or OF finer quality. Mr. Dye now has an
evaporator busily at work drying prunes
of which he will produce this year about
Two tons. This is but the beginning of
an industry which will soon be cIassed
among the several wealth producers for
!*hich the valley will be famous.
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-18
A PROTEST. ENDORSED.

As the excursion boat left the whar
baby began to cry. Its mother en-
deavored to comfort it into silence
but the wall continued, to the greaI
annoyance of young man with large
hands and small mustache.
"He doesn't feel at all well," the
mother explained to an elderly wo-
man, who was sitting near her, sand
| thought the cool breeze might do
him good.''
"Of course it will, was the sympa-
thetic and hearty reply. ''Let him cry
if he wants to. It'Il open his lungs
wide and give him the benefit of the
fresh air."
But the young man with large hands
and small mustache was of a differ
ent mind.
''It's a pity" he remarked, appar-
emily in confidence to friend, but
loud enough to be heard by all, "that
people don't know better than to bring
babies on an excursion. It's no place
for them."
"The baby's mother looked grieved
and the new-friend looked defiant.
When the boat landed that night at
the wharf, the elderly woman handed
the baby back to its mother and hur.
ried away SO as to place herself in
front of the youth with large hands
and small mustache.
"Young man." she said, 81 want to
compliment you."
"What for?"
"For having so much more sense
than I gave you credit for. Earlier in
the day I heard you say that people
had no business to bring babies on
board an excursion boat. l kind of
thought you we're wrong at first; but
Pm prepared to acknowledge you hit
the nail on the head"
'Babies are too young to know how
to behave,o he commented a little
dobtfully. sit takes a lot of train
ing"
"That's just 1t. A baby can't be ex-
pected to smoke bad cigars and holler
at the boy who sells soft drinks, and
sing Just Tell Them That You Saw
Me- on the quay, and snuggle their
heads on somebody's shoulder and talk
sickeniDg foolishness about Whose
'ums is oo2' loud enough for every
body to hear. 1 kept my eye on you,
and l own up that you know what you
were taikin' about when you laid down
The law that babies are out of 81 ace on
Washington Star.
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-18
Tours to the South via Pennsylvania
Railroad.


Two very attractive early Autumn tours
will be run by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, leaving New York and Philadel.
phia September % and October IL.
1t is hardly necessary to say that these
outings are planned with the utmost care
and that all arrangements are adjusted SO
as to afford the best possible means of visit
ing each place to the best advantage.
The tours each cover a period of eleven
days, and include the battlefield of Gettys-
burg, picturesque Blue Mountain, Luray
Caverns. the Natural Bridge, Virginia Hot
Springs, the cities of Richmond and Wash
ington. and Mt. Vernon.
The round trip rate, including all neces-
sary expenses, is $65 from New York, S63
from Philadelphia, and proportionate rates
from other points.
Each tour will be in charge of one ofthe
company's Tourist Agents. He will be as
sisted by an experienced lady as Chaperon,
whose especial charge will be ladies ac-
companied by male escorts.
Special trains of parlor cars are provided
for the exclusive use of each party, in
which the entire round trip from New
York is made.
For detailed itinerary apply to Ticket
Agents or to Tourist Agent, 1196 Broadway
New York. or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Sta
ton, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-18
Niagara Falls.

The last two ten-day excursions of the
present season to Niagara Falls via the
Pennsylvania Railroad will leave Philadel-
phia. Baltimore and Washington on Sep.
tember 16 and October IL. An experienced
tourist agent and chaperon accompany
each excursion.
Excursion tickets good for return passage
on any regular train, exclusive of limited
express trains, within ten days, will be sold
at $40 from Philadelphia. Baltimore Wash
ington, and all points on the Delaware Di-
vision; s9.70 from Lancaster; $3.50 from Al
toona and Harrisburg, $8.25 from Wilkes
barres $3.50 from Williamsport; and at pro-
portionate rates from other points. A stop
over will be allowed at Buffalo. Rochester,
and Watkins returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each ex-
cursion.
For further information apply to nearest
ticket agent, or address Geo. W: Boyd, As
sistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station. Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1897-09-18
The southern Railway.

The QUICKEST AND BEST ROUTE TO ALI
POINTS IN THE SOUTH. IF you are going to
any point in the South. Southwest, Mexico
on the Pacific Coast, be sure to call for a
ticket via the Southern Railway. Double
daily trains from Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia, enable you to reach almost
every place Of Importance South of the Po-
tomac and East of the Mississippi rivers
without change of cars, and if you are dss-
tined to points in the extreme West or
Southwest, you viii find the connections
at Memphis or New Orleans close. Further
information will be cheerfully furnished
by Jno. NJ. Beall. District Passenger Agent,
a2S Chestnut Street. Philadelphia, Pa.