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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
just a Word
From Above,
THAT'S ATI

We have just unpacked the largest stock Of furniture the
ley consisting everything this line Bed room suits dining
Kitchen tables combination writing desks and book
bedead chairs and rockers Of every description cou
and have concluded the price down article
below barely covering Of the goods and in addition
to Your will be cared for and fed and
FREQ Of charge in the county coming BY rail
plain figures exactly ADVERTISE What do
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Otero County Editorial Association
Suggested.

From time to time since our residence
in Otero county the thought has preeen-
ted itself to us thut, considering the fact
Of there being sevon papers Published
in the county, there should be some con-
certed action on the part OF the papers
for their own mutual benefit and protec-
ton, and the proficiency and STANDARD Of
the papers by such n union be greatly
enhanced thereby. This little hint, in
the judgment of tho News, Is worthy Of
careful consideration by our brother ed
TORS Of Otero county .-Manzanola News.
We second the motion and suggest
that the News fix date and place for q
meeting to take the preliminary steps for
such an organization,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

With this issue We enclose snpple-
ment containing matter which should
have appeared last week. Members Of
the iWoman's Club and others who wish
to preserve tho Holiday edition should
fold or paste this supplement in the last
number OF the Enterprise. where it real
ly belongs.
The Sons OF Veterans will hold an
important meeting Friday evening Mt
2 30 sharp at Odd Fellows hall. Every
member should be present.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
By Way Of Explanation and Congrat-
ulRtiOn.

There is naturally some disappoint-
ment among the ladies who contributed
to the holiday edition because all Of the
matter sent in WAS not used. An extra
force Of compositors was in service and
type facilities of the Office taxed to the
utmost. But the publication Of all the
matter on hand for the issue was an inn
possibility unless the publication OF the
paper had been delayed two days beyond
the usual day. In order to show the in
dustry OF the lady editors, we give below
a list Of articles and parts Of articles
which it was impossible to use;
six pages Of the school article.
Three items from the editor-ln-chief.
The current topic of the last club meet
ing eleven pages long).
Rocky Ford as Seen in q Trip Around
the World (nver a column long).
Hirnm.
Paper on Egypt.
Answer to Mans Criticisms.
Seasons Review of Water Commits
sioner Cressy.
List Of Members of the Club.
Program OF the Club for the Current
Year.
Two columns Of interesting church
history.
Reviews of the growth Of Manzanola
and Fowler.
Letter from Grand Valley.
Not only was all this manuscript una-
voidably crowded ont, but to acsnmmo-
date tile mntter which was published
some cash advertising was lifted ont OF
the forms. The matter which conld not
be nsed would have made from eight to
twelve additional colup,ps.
The paper was highly creditable to all
who were interested in its publication.
The great demand for the papers-al-
most exhansting the large etlition-at-
tests the appreciation Of the public.
Tho Woman's Club Of Rocky Ford has
cause for congratulntion on this their
first effort in journalism.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
at the Prcsbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian church was crowded
Christmas eve to enjoy the excellent
program provided. There were the usu-
al recitations and sangs, mainly by the
smaller pupils Of the Sunday school.
Gifts Of confectionery were taken from
This part Of the program was in charge
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Manxanola Melon Growers,

At meeting of the Manzanola mel on
growers last week, says the News, the
committee appointed TO confer with the
Rocky Ford Melon Growers' Association
in reference to joining that organization,
submitted verbal report to the effect
that they had waited upon the directors
and received the assurance that they
would gladly welcome the melon grow.
ers Of this vicinity and accord them the
same treatment as is received by all other
members, and guaranteed that they
would make Manzanola shipping
point next season. Id. Hale and A. p.
Kouns have promised to give them a
talk on the cantaloupe business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
THURSDAY. DEC. 80. 1897.
"A happy New Year to the
readers of the Enterprise. Msy
it bring to them all the real good
they hope for.

Booth Tucker has secured
enough financial aid to justify him
in going ahead with the Salvation
Army Colony in the Arkansas val
icy aud will soon be ready tomake
allotments of land to settlers. He
is expected west soon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
HOLIDAY WEEK EVENTS.
Trees,
Socials
Christmas
Entertainments, Christmas Trees, socials
Dances and Amateur Theatricals.
Baptist Chrismas Tree.

Tho program Christmas Eve at the
Baptist church included Fecitations and
songs by the pupils OF the Sunday
school, which were highly enjoyed by q
packed house. The tree was we'll loaded
With sacks Of nuts and can dies which
were distributed freely, all present re,
ceiving . gift. I. d. Hale personated
Santa Claus and Miss Maud Wood
Lady BOuntiful,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
M. b. Christmas Tree.

At the M. e. church there was an in
teresting program Of recitation and song,
including an address by Santa Claus who
was represented by Harris Hamiin.
The program closed with distribution
Of connections and fruits to q happy
crowd Of children.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Snow BalllnR.
About one
wattn0 un~or

S00W 64uimBs
About one
young woman
In ten nova
days W ould
dare to run out
bare h e de,d
and bare hand
ed and holic
and snow ball
in midwinter.
They have to
be mumed up
like hot-housc
flowers before
they dare ven.
ture ont in se.
we're weather,
and even then
would shudder
at the thought
of rollicking In
the 9 n o " as
their gran n d.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

The sheep-fesders Of Larimer
county have for several years en-
joyed the benefits of an association.
The growth Of this branch of agri-
culture in Otero county has been
such, that our sheep-feeders will
soon find it profitable to follow the
example Of their northern breth-
rem. In speaking Of the Larimer
county association the Fort Collins
says; "This is strong organiza-
ton and working together as an
organized force it has accomplish
ed a great deal of good for those
engaged in the sheep-feeding in
dustry, and secured advantages
that could not be obtained through
individual effort. The experience
of the association seems to we'll
emphasize the trnism: In union
there is strength. The sheep indus
try in this country never would
have reached its present proper
tions except through this organi-
cation. !"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Masque Ball.

Tho dancing association gave masque
ball at Rockers hall Friday evening
which was we'll attended. The costumes
were varied and handsome and the par
tioipants report splendid time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Week OF Prayer.

For number Of years the week OF
prayer, the first week OF the new year,
has become regular feature Of religious
work throughout the United States.
This service will begin in Rocky Ford
next Monday, the meetings being held at
the various churches alternately. The
program is as follows:
Mondny-Co Confession Of Sins. a-Sins
Of Omission, Matt. q. %. b-Sins Of
Commission, Marx u, 8o-s1.
Tuesday Prayer for the Spiritual
Growth Of the Church. a-Witnesses
in Jerusalem, Acts 1, 8. b-Witnesses
in Rocky Ford, Matt. 28, 10.
Wednesday-Prayer for Nations. a.
For all in Authority. I Tim. 2, 2.
Thursday Prayer for Families and
q, 10. b-The Great Teacher, Matt. II,
Friday-Prayer for Foreign Missions.
a-The Meekness that Inherits the
Earth, Matt. 8. 8; Ps. 2, 8; Mark 16, 10.
Saturday-Prayer for Home Missions.
a-Tarry ut Rocky Ford, Luke "a, 40.
Resolutions Of Respect by b. Y. P. q
WHEREAS, The hand Of divine Provi-
dence has removed from our midst our
beloved sister, Mrbel @. Blinn, and we
who have enjoyed her fellowship are de-.
sirous of testitying our respect for her
memory, and expressing our sympathy
with her family, be It
Resolved, That in our sorrow for the
loss Of faithful and beloved member Of
our 3. Y. p. o., we find consolation in
the belief that what Is our loss Is her in.
finite gain.
Resolved, that while we deeply sympa-
thize with those bound to her by the
nearest ties, we share with them the hope
OF reunion in heaven.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
inscribed ON the minutes Of our secre-
tary's book and copy furnished our
COMMITTEE.
B. F. Powell has recently purchased
OF Senator Swink ten acre tract near
H. 4. Hagen's apiary. We are pleased
pleased to know that there is some pros
pect of Mr.. Powell becoming citizen Of
Rocky Ford.
The Rocky Ford Enterprise comes
to us this week as an eight page paper
edited by tho women of the town. The
articles nre well written and contain
points OF valuable information. The
ladies, twelve in number, are to be con-
graduated for the work and enterprise
displayed in tho columns Of the paper
Manzanola News.
Tho X. Ps are making arrange
ments for splendid mask ball Friday
evening. A large number Of elegant
costumes have been leased for the occa-
sion and the dnncing portion OF the COM
munity are looking forward to the occa-
sion with great expectations. Parties
desiring costumes should call on Karl
Miller. They are exceptionally fine.
-Manzanoln is moving in the direc-
tion OF a canning factory.
-Thirty-ive Prowers county farmers
last week organized melon growers as
sociatiun. w. II. Gibson, of Rocky Ford,
was present Mt the meeting and explained
to the farmers present the methods Of
oultivating, picking and mar
keting followed here.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
EARLY CLOSING AGREEMENT.

Rocky Ford, Dec. %, '97.
We, the undersigned. merchants
of the town of Rocky Ford hereby
agreeto close our respective places
Of business every evening during
the months of January, February
and March. 1898, at 7:3O o'clock
p. M, except Saturdays and pay
days:
The Golden Rule Clothing Co.
Rocky Ford Grocery Co.'s store
No. l.
Fl. I. Maxwell.
F. H. Hilfker.
Ellingwood & Hauck.
j. N. Kinney.
Rocky Ford Grocery Co.'s store
No. Q.
B. g. Wilson G. Go.
Alma M. Cheney.
J. B. Craig.
N. A. Ferlen.
B. F. Henderson.
Mrs. L. Rodeck.
Price & Lance.
g. 7. Gerbing & Son.
p. j. Reifel 6 Co.
8. P. Hawkins & Co.
w. F. Stark.
VIM. Casebier.
j. w. Phenicie.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

The class for beginners in the pri-
mary school will not be started until
promotions are made in January at the
end OF the first half Of the school year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

The oldest inhaditant does not re.
member when snow remained on the
ground SO continuously as this winter.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Masonic installation. and Banquet.

st. John,s Lodge No. ~. A. F. b A..
N. i, on Monday evening installed the fol-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Senator Swink recently v

Senator Swlnk recently visit
ed Omaha and speaks most en-
couragingly of the prospects for
the great Trans Mississippi Expo
.sition there next year. He says
the buildings are we'll advanced
and that their magnitude and ar
chitecture are such Us go to make
q splendid showing. The facili-
ties for reaching the grounds are
now excellent but will be increased
before the opening of the exposi-
ton. Senator Swink has been ap-
pointed by the state to look after
horticultural exhibit there and it
was in that interest that lie made
the trip east.
The La Junta Times is no
more. It has been consolidated
with the Rocky Ford Republican,
which will this week appear as the
Times Republican. In his vale
dictory j. B. Pearce confesses
that the pathway of the reformer
is an Improbable one, and al
though he has travelled a rocky
road since starting the Times, he
has no regrets. He says that "no
question is ever settled until it is
settled right, and the poorer the
common people become, the more
true manhood and womanhood,
and the less dollar there will be in
them" We presume that the
combined paper will be simon. pure
Republican with no SAVIOR of Pop
ulism.
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An Act of Homage.

At the recent celebration of the cor
enation Of the czar beautiful Ameri-
can girl, who had the honor of special
Invitation to all the state functions, at
tracted much attention. and among her
many admirers was magnificent, alto
gether illustrious young grandee of the
east attached to the suite of the Am
bassador Extraordinary, Ii Hung
Chang. This youth calmly announced
to her people that he would like to Euy
her, whatever the price might be. When
girls were not regarded as marketable
commodities, and that in any event her
family did not desire to part with her,
he was greatly disappointed; but grace
fully accepting his dismissal. he asked
leave to perform to her an "act Of hon.
age" such as were offered in his coun-
try to prfncesses Of the blood royal.
This courtesy, of course, could not be
refused, and a day was appointed for
the ceremonial, the young lady and her
friends feeling naturally very curious
and a trifie nervous as to what this ~'act
of homage" might consist Of At the
time appointed the young oriental
noble arrived, accompanied by a au-
merous retinue of friends and servants,
quite like Aladdin in the story Of the
wonderful lamp. All were clad in the
most magnificent garments. They
drew up before the house where the
girl was staying, while the rejected
suitor. or rather the wculd-be purcAas-
er, with a smaller following, entered,
his attendants bearing an enormous
horseshoe or half circlet of flowers.
This he laid at the young lady's feet.
while he delivered an equally fowery
grafton in his native tongue, which
vas translated fer her benefit by his
interpreter. It was altogether an EN-
barrassirg but very pretty ceremonial
philadelphia Telegraph.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-01-08

The steel umbrella frame" says an
umbrella dealer, has almost super
seded the old wooden one, but it has
one drawback. If the owner OF such an
umbrella should carry his steel frame
in the vicinity of an electric light or
trelly wire and should happen to touch
the wire with the steel point of the
UNI brella. he would receive the full
force of whatever charge ;he wire car
ried in his arm. / have heard of severa,
deaths occurring from carelessness in
this respect lately. One need not aban-
don his closely rolled umbrella on this
account, however. AL that is na>es-
sary is to be careful where the point f.
placed, so that 1t does not come in con-
tact with any electrically charged
body"
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

First Published Dec. IL, 1885.
In the District Court of Edwards county,
State OF Kansas.
Annah 81. Clair Gerry, pltf-. Va. Henry
ianAr Auguste NJ" nike, John Lewis and the
Kansas Loan and Trust Co.. trustee defends.
By virtue of an order of sate issued To me.
out or said District Court. in the above enti-
tied action L Will on Monday. the l1th day of
January, a. ID. 1897, between two and four
O'Clock p. m, of said day ut the front door of
the Court House. in the city OF i>insey in the
County of Edwards. in the State of Kansas.
offer at public sale, and sell To the highest
and best BIDDER. for cash in hand. ali the rci-
iowing-descrbed real estate, tG-wit:
The northeast quarter of section twenty
eight (2S) Township twenty-thrce t23l tangc
Nineteen go W., lying and situate in the cod
nty OF Edwards in the state of Kansas. The
abOve-describcd real estate will be sold vita
out appraiSemenI, to satisfy said order of
sale id. l.. HEATH. Sheriff.
Fuller & Whtcomb Atty's for PIH.
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1t is arthentically reported that the

It is anthentically reported that the
department of Justice contempfsees ac-
tion TO be taken at an early date. look
ing to the foreclosure, by THE govern
ment, of the Union Pacific. 4 very
sarge PORTION OF the first mortgage
as well rs the mortgage VIII mature
with the beginning of 1897 The
holders Of the first mortgage bonds
wauld naturally have priority over the
the government liens. but It is said
that the attorney general has COR
strned, the original and amended
Pacific railroads acts as confer,fng
ample power upon the government no
procsea irrespective of any coune
which the first mortgage holders NAV
zee at a. take.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-01-08
KINSLEY EDWARDS COUNTY. KANSAS. JANUARY ) 1897

The city of GLASGOW, Scotland, will
soon destroy the credit Of Europe. 1t
has ceased to levy taxes for municipal
purposes. 1t is inhabited by lot of
wild eyed, hair Drained ropulists who
have concluded to get along without
any taxes. The city has taken charge
OF all public utilities such as water
works, lighting plants, street railways,
and is making the profit from their
operation ray all the city's expenses.
More than that, it is doing this while
actually lessening t1e cost ef services
to patrons of these utilities. GLASGOW
is horrible socialist town.-Hutch-
inson Gazette.
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LEWIS ITEM ..

Mae MCLEAN friday night. They
left for N. M. Monday night on No. 1
The party of the season at the res
idence 'of u. Nj. Brewer on New Years
Eve was all that could be desired.
The large company Of young people
augmented by Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Spence who are old hands at merIf
ment making, made it doubly interest
ing in every sense of the word. 1t is
to lie hoped that our hosts will repeat
this pleasant gathering in the near
future.
Peck-Mr. Bennett, our time is com.
ing
Bennett-Our time, what for?
Peck-To die.
Bennett-Why?
Peck-I notice in the late paper that
all the great men are dying.
The spelling sch"ol announced Sor
Tuesday evening has been postponed
on account of the storm until next
Tuesday evening.
Ye Editor came out from Kinsfey
Wednesday Oh business and went
back on jerkie.
A soda pedler came to Lewis early
"Wednesday morning tut finding 10
sale for lis goods dfd not tarry long.
Anseris pulchris sunt sed gingvio
gratito est perllOrT,tiHs.
Leave a correct English translation
of the above at the Graphic Office and
Prize will be left there for you.
The '.biz' is here at last and wheat
is smiIing-well I guess the farmers
are too.
O. NJ. Bennett anu Miss Lena r az
dy visited D. G. Killers school Thurs
day. %r. B. is tlyprably impressed
with the work MIR. s2ilasr is doing.
The Epworth League Social given
at the residence of +. L. Smith Thurs
day night WAS one of much interest
Music and plays was the order of the
evening. A large number were present
and goodly sum was realized.
Through the courtesy of our Prinof-
pal-O. NJ. Bennett the opening of
our school was postponed till Monday.
Jan. IL, OIL accotxlt of the storm in
ordet that all pupils might have an
equal opportunity.
Tempus fugit-but it was completely
outdone OH Saturday and Sunday last
by old Boreas WHO capped the cliRax.
Recently Il friend was vlsitllsx ali
Indian reservation III Dakota and
while there it was pay day. Accord
ing to custom of the whites, every
thing in the shape oe vehicle is var-
nished and fitted for sale to the Ind
ians, among which was Il heavse with
glass sides. and met with reaSy sale,
the Indian purchaser coming to town
the following Saturday mish wife and
children i..side enjoying the scenery
us they rode along to the center of the
town and thinking their carriage wax
a little beyond tire ordinary, seesred
lnghlyaelighted,
d. NJ. Brewer shipped two car loads
of cattle to K. c. Thursday morning.
NtaN SC4o.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of all order of sale to me deliver
ed directed, issue out of The district court.
Edwards county. Kansas. in u case i'll which
Tie City Real Estate Trust Company is plain
tiff and Bayard Z. hastings ct a. are defend
ants, will on he 9Th. day of February, 4. D
1897. OF the hour of 10 O'Clock a. IN. of said day
at the front Coor of the Court House in the
city of kinsiey. county of Edwards. Kansas
best bidder for cash in hand, all of the fol-
lowing described real estate. to-wit: rhe
northwest quarter or section rhIrty-three,
townshi twenty-six South. range sixteen W.
of the sth. =. NJ. lying and situate in Edwar-
county, Kansas. Said property to be sold to
to satisfy the demands of said order of sale.
Wheeler Switzer, 2-5 D. l.. HEATH,
Att'yS for ESiutHf Sheriff.
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Azure For Lame Back.

"My daughter when recovering from
All attack of fever, was Il great suffer
er from pain in the back and hips, "
writes LOnden Grover, of Sards, Ky.
AFTER using quite number of rem
edies without any benefit she tried ]
bottle of ChamberlAi"'s pain Balm. it
glve entire relief Chamberlain s
Pain Balm is also certain cure for
rheumatism. Sold by Porter & Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-01-08
Tire progressive falfes of Westiel

Tire progressive ladies of Westheld
Ind, issued "wOmanS edition. of
the Westfield News. bearing date OF
April 8. 1885. The paper is filled
with matters of interest to woa,en,
and We notice the following from \
correspondent. winch the editors print
ell. realizing that it treats upon a n at
ter vital to tter sex: THE best rem
edy for ccOup, colds and bronchitis
that have been bic to And is Cham
beriains Cough ResAedy> For taaaily
use it has no equal. I glxdly recon-
mend it. Is and 80 ueWt bottles Tor
sale by Porter & Co
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CONSUMPTION CAN NOW BE CURED.

T. A. Slocnsn. N. c., the great Chemist and
Scientist, Will Send Free, to the Afflicted,
Three Bottles of his Newly Discover
ed Remedies to cure Consumption
and all Lung Troubles.
Confident that he has discovered .
reliable cure for consumption and all
bronchial, throat and lung disease.
general decline and weakness, loss of
flesh and all conditions of wasting,
aud to make its great merits known,
he will send free, to any reader of tire
GRAPHIC who may he suffering.
Already this s'new scientific COURSE
of medicine" has cured thousands of
apparently hopeless cases. The doc
tor considers it his religious duty-a
duty he owes hunanity-to donate his
infallable cute. He has proven Con-
sumption to be durable disease be-
yond any doubt. and has oP file in his
labratories testimonials from those
benefited aud scurea in all parts #
the world. Dent delay. Cons'lmF-
tion, uninterrupted, mears certain
death. Address T. A. Slnc1m. NJ. c
Pine street, New York When writ
ing rlease give express and postofire
address, and mention this paper.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-01-08

Persons who are troubled with indi-
gestiOn will be interest ed in the expe'
rience of VIM H. Penn, chief clerk of
the railway mail service at Des Moines
Iowa, who writes: 1T gives me
pleasure to testify 10 the merits of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di-
arhoea Remedy. For two years I
have suffered from indigestion, and
a,n subject to frequent severe attacks
of pain in the stomach and bowels.
One or two doses of this remedy never
fails to give peafect relief. Price 70
and so cents: sold by Porter & Co
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-01-08
SHERlFf'S SALE.
First P,Iay jshed lam lry Sfh 1897

BY virtue of an order of sale to me d .rected
and delivered, issued out of the District
Court of Edwards county, Kansas. in Ii CASE.
in which k,.e%itOn Mixer is plaintiff and
Marshall Smith ct al. are defendanis. will
on saturday The 9th. day of February. 1897. A
D., ut the hour OF 10 o'clock a. III. of saiu day,
at the front door If the Court House in the
city of Ninsiey. Edwards county. Kansas. Of
fer ut public sale an; sell TO the highest and
best bidder tor cash in hand. all the following
described RI al estate tO-wit: The southeast
quart. r of section twO township twentyfour
South, rai'Rn sixteen west of the sixth princi-
pal meridian, lying and situate in the county
of Edwards. state of Kansas Said property
to be sold 10 satisfy said order OF sale.
Wheeler & Swiizer, ID. l.. HEATH.
Att'ys for Plaintiff 25 sheriff