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Go to the Novelty Social at the
Opera house tonight. There is no ad-
mission fee and fine musical and liter
ary program. Supper will be sold by the
pound. Go and see how it is done.
William Auckland Of Olney is set
ting most excellent example to other
farmers and, at the same time, doing a
work which will bring handsome cash
returns. He is this spring planting over
two and one-half miles OF shade trees
around his farm. Tho varieties used nre
black locust, white ash Russian mulberry,
and catalpa. The growth of these
trees will add much to the appearance OF
his farm and enhance its selling value.
In addition to these trees he is planting
a wind break for his orchard, using peach
and cherry trees. Mr.. Auckland is the
largest and most successful farmer in
Otero county, and from the items given
above it will be seen that his place is
going to be an attractive one as well rs
profitable.
j. s. Wilson has specially good IA
cilities for bhgging ducks on his elevated
reservoir. Those furnished the Enter
prise table proves that he shoots good
quality.
Jos. Webb OF Ordway advertised his
fine dairy herd for sale in last weeks
Enterprise. Almost before the papers
were out Of the postoffice the entire herd
was sold to Geo. Maxwell 1t is Mr..
Webbs intention to move to the Pacific
coast. He will drive through with four
teams, spending about four months on
the road.
Another ! ght fall Of snow Sunday /
night. ~, -
s1''. !
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
Poultry Raisers Will Organize.

A meeting will be held at the court
house in La Junta, on Saturday March
81, at 8 o'clock p. nl., for the purpose Of
organizing Poultry Growers Associa-
tion. All parties interested in the rails
ing Of poultry, in the noighborhood Of
La Junta, ore cordially invited to take
part in the organization OF the associa-
ton.
The object md benefits to bo derived
from an organization of this kind are
many. First Of all, is protection from
unjust discrimination between domestic
and outside competition. Secondly, tho
securing Of better market for hoine-
raised products; and again, for the i'm
provement Of grades OF poultry raised
and to those engaged in raising fine fancy
poultry; the appointment or securing
from outside judges to score and pass
upon fowls to be entered ut poultry
shows for exhibition purposes, and the
cooperation Of its members in purclas-
ing poultry supplies, feed, ETC., in quanti-
ties at wholesale prices,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.


Married, ut the residence OF Rev. /.
N. Jobes, the brides father, in In Jnntn,
March 81, W. +. Kingery of Rocky Ford
happy couple will make their home in
Rocky Ford. The Enterprise extends
congratulations.
The next meeting OF tho Ladies' Re.
lief society will be held with Mrs. W. II.
Gibson on Swink avenue next Tuesday
afternoon and evening. Mrs. Gibson
hopes to entertain the usual largo crowd.
After tho business meeting in the after
noon lunch will be served, to which gem
tlemsn are invited, and will be charged
only the small sum OF 10 cents. Let
each ludy attending remember to bring a
little something to add to tho lunch, that
supplies may not fnil under the generous
patronage tho gentlemen haye SO far
given.
j. L. Godding last week mnde II
business trip to Santa Fe.
j. NJ. Slane has been appointed
night operator at Lamar.
Ono OF the finest cakes at the public
library supper last Friday was made by
Miss Matte Terry, aged only eight years.
H. I. Maxwell few days since rc.
turned from Chicago, where he pur-
chased large stock Of clothing. gents
furnishing, and mems, ladies' and misses
shoes. He will open up in tho Ament
building rs soon rs 1t is finished.
M. F. Lambert, u prominent con-
tractor OF Colorado Springs, recently Wis.,
tied Rocky Ford and is so we'll pleased
that he may make this his home.
j. W. Pheuicie is in Pueblo today.
Tho Price and Lance households are
now living in part Of W. l.. Anderson's
home.
e. G. Aliens family arrived yester-
day morning from Chilicothe, No., stop
ping Mt the st. James until he can find Il
house to rent. After two weeks looking
around Mr.. Allen has determined that
the Rocky Ford country exactly suits
him.
j. W. Potter has moved to his ranch
and DIR. kearby is moving into the dwell
ing he vacated.
Geo. Hammond was visited on Wed
nesday by his brother, Henry Hammond
and party Of friends from Grand juno
ton who were en- route home from q
pleasant trip to California.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
L. D. McPhilimy and D. b. Lee wert
in Rocky Ford Saturday.

L. D. McPhilimy and d. b. Lee wer,
in Rocky Ford Saturday.
Tho town company is putting ou
trees along the streets this week.
Rev. Baker has been on tho sick list
but is around ngain now.
Miss Lulu Wood, who has been attend
ing school here, was called home to Holl!
by the illness Of her mother.
Frank Hughes and family OF Boon,
were visiting at H. NJ. Fosdick's Tues
day.
Duck shooting is the leading spor,
now.
Several Of the young folks attended
the closing exercises OF the ChicOsn
school last Friday night.
DIR. Black OF Pueblo was the guest Of
DIR. Reed on Saturday.
Horace Hutchinson OF Pueblo was WIS.,
Iting his parents here recently.
The Trent Mere. Co. are now open for
business, succeeding ID. B. Lee.
There will be another box social at the
school house Friday night. The COM
plete success of tho former ono should in.
sure large attendance at this one.
The bitches are all complete and watcr
was seen running down our streets for
the first time Saturday. We take off our
hat to Mr.. Alexander and the energetic
way he is pushing forward the much
needed improvement OF our town and vi
cinity. He should have the hearty CO.
cooperation Of every Fowler man in this
work.
W. B. Baldwin went to Pueblo Tues.
day.
Ole Sorensen is building new house
on his place.
Chas. Hutchinson, who Inns been in
Pueblo for several months, is home again.
U. s. Ringer went to Pueblo Sunday.
Mr.. Bird OF Colorado Springs is here,
and will build on his land Immediately.
d. B. Lee was in Pueblo Tuesday.
Whitney Newton OF the Newton Lum-
Der Co. was in town Monday.
The lumber for 0. G. Rugtwets new
store building is on the road.
L. W. Bubcock was bere yesterday and
selected the location for the skimming
station. He expects to have the plant in
operation ubout April 18th.
ID. B. Lee is building an addition to
his residence.
]. S. Gilbert is building large barn
to accommodate the increasing demand
fol- livery and feeding.
Agent Starr met with with very pain.
full accident Wednesday in a sprained
ankle, but he is not disabled from attend
ing to the duties of his office.
H. NJ. Fosdick has become enthused
with the spirit of the boom and is plow.
ing and setting his tract of land adjacent
10 town in trees.
X.Y.Z.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
CHURCH NEWS.

Christian Endeavor topic FOR next
Sunday: "What Christian Heroism ID
and Does" Luke 8: 1926, 5l.62
Miss Jessie Larmore leader.
Junior Endcavor topic: How can we
become heroesp Luke .: 1896.
The Epworth league will not have the
usual topic next Sunday, but will have a
love feast instead.
The Ladies' Society Of the NJ. Z
church will meet with Mrs. Lee Bird to.
morrow afternoon. A full attendance is
desired, rs there is much work to do.
M. E. quarterly meeting next Sun.
day. Dr.. RAIDER will preach in the eve.
ming.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
OTERO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
GRAND VALLEY.

GlGAN IL v .ALIIE L.
GRAND VALLEY CHURCH DIRECTORY.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Lewis
Preaching ut FaIryIew school house cycry
house each alternate Sunday Mt $3.50 p. IN.
o'%oioeI % ;. Ii m. Mrs. Geo. Geo. Esbcrt. fs supt. -'
The Grand Valley neighborhood is
looming. l.. L. Brush and T.. Miles and
their families moved in during the first
OF tho month.
Mr.. Biges, the teacher Of the Grand
Valley school, has been sick with the
M easles. As tho term was near its close
the directors have decided to not re-
open the school on the teachers recovery.
Charlie Scoville, who is working for
/ Geo Egbert, Ind quite hard stroke OF
paralysis Monday.
W. II. Dye OF Grand Valley has n
dipping vlt for the use OF sheep mon,
either at his place or may be taken where
wanted.
The coffee and cake social given at the
was largely attended and all had a good
time.
l.. L. Brush is farming the place pre-
viously occupied by Mr.. Williams.
The Literary society will hereafter
meet on the first Saturday OF the month.
A very interesting program is being pre-
pared for the coming meeting on April B..
j. H. Morgan has moved over to the
White place in Fairmount.
NJ. Wykle and family have moved to
their new ranch, Mr.. Rhode moving on
the ranch previously occupied by Wykle.
One Of our worthy farmers, A. d.
Best, has rented his farm to some parties
from Pennsylvania. Mr.. Best will move
to Rocky Ford. We are very sorry to
lose our old.time citizen from the neigh
borhood. Mr.. Best will devote his time
and energies to his extensive cattle busi-
ness.
Geo. @. Maxwell bought herd OF fine
dairy stock last week in Ordway, and is
pasturing them in Grand valley.
Mr.. Williams is living on his old ranch
again under the Catlin ditch.
A company Of men from Colorado
Springs were out shooting ducks on the
Tewes and Egbert lakes last week.
Don't forget we havc preaching every
other Sunday ut tho school house.
Tho farmers arc busy plowing and get
ting ready to put in their spring crops.
Elder Stamp OF Fountain. of the Free
Methodist church, will conduct quarterly
meeting at the Fairview school house
April ., and 4.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

r AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo, Fob, 10. 'p7.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof In support Of his claim,
and that said proof will bc made before
Register and Receiver at Pueblo, Colo.
on March 20, 1897, viz.
OLIVER +. WARREN
of Olncy, Otero Co., II. Z. No. 87c3 for tho
southwest quarter Sec. 10, I. q 4. X. IS W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiya.
ton OF said land, viz; John ". spargor,
Henry A. Graft. William I. Barnes aud Grant
Hackworth all OF 0lney, Colo.
RAYMOND MILLER,
oo-S Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25


Quite number OF our young peo-
pie will attend the Epworth League con-
vention at Ordwny tomorrow and Satur-
day, the full program Of which will be
found in the Ordway department..
Business men wanting job printing
will find the Enterprise office well sup
piled with all necessary stationery. Fur
thermore We have the typo and presses
and know how to use them to mako first
class work.
In the bank hangs five fine photos
OF the sheep feeding yards Of G. Il. Will
son, A. G. Conner and G. W. Swink.
The Otero Co. Mining & Prospect
ing Association is now fully incorporated
and ready for a summer OF active and it
is hoped prosperous work.
The English Lumber Co. is prepar.
ing to erect Mt Fowler 22-foot wagon
scale.
j. H. Merritt OF Fairmount will
seed five acres to orchard grass and red
clover this spring, for use as horse and
cattle pasture. Mr.. Merritt has nice or
chard grass pasture that has been seeded
some time, and he is of the opinion that
it is the best summer pasture to be OBJ
tained.--La Junta Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
OBITUARY.

Died, in Rocky Ford, Thursday, Marcel,
Mrs. j. c. Fonlke, aged six months and
sixteen days. The death OF the babe was
very sudden. making this bereavement
especially affective. The young parents
lave the earnest sympathy Of tho entire
community. Funeral services were con-
Quoted on Thursday by Rev. H. NJ.
Mayo.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Foulke request us
TO return their heartfelt thanks to the
friends whose kind services were ten
dered during their babes illness and for
the tender sympathy expressed for their
bereavement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
Small Fruits For Profit. .

Frank Crowley read u valuable paper on
the above topic at the late Fafmcrs' Institute.
As 1t Ia too long for publication In ono Issue
wo give II In installments. Noxt week Will
conclude tho article.1
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

FOWLER CHURCH pInEcroRY.
Preaching Services every Sunday evening.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10 H. IN.
Singing practice every alternate Sunday a
ii q. III.
Church Socials every two weeks.
REV. d. r. BAKER, Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

The fair directors held an important
meeting last Saturday and adopted a
large and liberal List Of premiums to be
awarded at the sixth annual fair, to be
held Sept. l, 2 and 8.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

Tho board OF registration have reg
istered al voters. They will meet again
next Tuesday, March 8Oth also on Mon.
day April 9Th. Look at the books and
zee II you are registered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

Conflicting reports have been made
Of the amount OF snowfall on the noun.
tains. From the most reliable informa.
tion available We conclude that we may
expect more than an average amount oi
water from that source.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
r AND OFFICE at Pueblo, colo.,. Feb, Is .e7

AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo.,. Feb, Is ~
Notice is hereby given that the following
tion to- make final proof IL
support OF his claim, aad that said proof
Will be made before U. 8. Land Oftico AT
Pueblo. Colo, on March 20, 1907, viz: ~
HENRY A. GRAFT
q Oiney, Gtero Co., Colo,. II. II. No. 6ss1, for
the NE !, Sec 20, T u 6, Il IS W. Aoi
He names the following witnesses to prove
us conS'nuous residence upon and cultivation
Or, said land, viz: Grant Hackworth. i, "
sparEer, W: L. Barnes and o. T. Warren ali
of Olney, Colo. "ien' o'i
a-S RAYMOND MLLEs, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

The removal of the Soldiers Home
from Monte Vista to old Fort Lyon now
. 'ems assured. This change will create
n demand for come other state institution
to go to that locality and occupy the
abandoned buildings. But when 1t comes
to deciding on which institution shall be
removed to Monte Vista much trouble
will be experienced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

EARMERS.--1rrigated Lands for Actual
Il Settlers. Big Horn Basin, wyomi M,
Under the ia anous Cody Canal Water supply
unlimited and right perpetual. Price si6.S1
to sl25o per acre. Small cash payment, bal
country. Soil unexcelled. Good stock range.
Climate mild. Coal $l.50 per ton. Timber
through. For full particulars address
K. X. GOODMAN, Colo. Agt.
4O|3 Room 20 Iron Bdg., Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25
Otero County BeeIseepers' Association

OsSAU No"h'y DSShVSpOAo ShoooCotAOu
Every one interested in the production
of honey should become member OF
the Otero County Beekeepers' Asssocia.
ton. The meetings are held at Rocky
Ford just following the meetings of the
Otero County Horticultural society, the
first Saturday OF each month. The pro.
grim for the next meeting, April 3, is as
follows: "Spring Management of Bees
by Henry F Hagen. Discussion of this
topic by r. L. King Of Fowler; T. Lytle,
Manznnola; o. Adcock, Rocky Ford; j.
B. Cotton, La Junta; Frank Crowley,
Rocky Ford.
The public schools will take the reg
ular spring vacation next week.
Road Commissioner jackson is doing
big lot Of excellent road work.
The Midland Savings and Loan as
sociation has a prospect of securing
enough members in Rocky Ford to or
ganize local board Shares to the num-
Der OF 100 have been taken, and a num-
Der Of other citizens will doubtless soon
become investors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

How arc the mighty fallen! Hon
John ]. Ingalls,, once the irideec mt sen.
ator from Knnsas, was mt Cars on and re-.
ported the brutal prize fight for New
York pape,. After he was defeated for
the senate Mr.. Ingalls, described himself
rs 80 statesman out Of job" and went
ON the lecture platform. Thih last occu.
patton Of the pyrotechnical Kansan
would indicate that he might now speak
OF himself as "a lecturer ont of job"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

WANTED-sEvRRAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible estan'
lished house in Colorado. Salary e1so pays
manent. Inference. EnclSs. seif.sddres.ed
stamped envelope. ] he National, staI W
Building, Chicago. ls-t
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

WANTED-SEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN
'! or women to travel for rcspUns blo estab.
lished house In Colorado. Salary t;s). psya-
manent, Reference. Enclose self.a ddressed
stamped envelope, The National, Star
Building, Chicago. B-A
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

The saloon question is not an issue
this year as in 1896. In fact, the issues
this election are not sharply defined.
The ticket headed by Mayor Gracey may
be said to represent the administration OF
the past year, and will be sustained gen.
orally by those who indorse that admin
istration. The ticket headed by DIR. Nc
Donald stands for greater economy in
public expenditures and for the enforce.
ment of the existing laws regarding sa-
looms.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-25

j. s. Gilbert is building large barn
to accommodate the increasing demand
foI livery and feeding,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06
FREE TO EVERY NAN.
The Method Of a Great Treat
ment for Weakness OF Men.
Which Cured Him After Every
thing Else Failed.

Painful diseases are bad enough, but
when a man is slowly wasting away with
| nervous weakness, the mental forebodings
| are ten times worse than the most 8 vsre
pain. There is no let up to the mental SUI
| fering day or night. Sleep is almost i'm
| possible and under such q strain men are
scarcely responsible for what they DO. For
wears the writer rolled and tossed on the
troubled sea Of sexual weakness until II
was a question whether he had not better
take a dose of poison and thus end all bis
troubles But p~rovidential Inspiration
came to his aid in the shape of q combina-
ton of medicines tha not only completely
restored the general health, but enlarged
his weak. emaciated parts to natural size
and vigor. and he now declares that any
man who will take the trouble to send his
name and address may have the meth0t OF
this wonderful treatment free. Now when
| say free, I mean absolutely without cost,
because | want every weakened man to get
the benefit of my experience.
| am not g philanthropist, nor do pose
az an enthusiast, but there are thousands
of men suffering the mental fortunes or
weakened manhood who would be cured at
once could they butlget such a remedy as
the one that cured me. Do notify to study
out how | can afford to pay the few post
age stamps necessary to mail the informa-
ton, but send for 1t, and learn that there
are q few things on earth that, although
they cost nothing to get, they are worth a
fortune to some men and mean q Lifetime
of happiness to most of US. Write oIhom.
as Slater, Box 507, Kalamazoo. Mich, and
the Information will be mailed in a plain,
sealed envelope. 20
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06

THE enactment into law Of Repre-
sentative Ollin E. Smiths judicial bill
for northeastern New Mexico, has
started a lively scramble over the
district attorneyship for the counties OF
Colfax and Union. Mr.. Smith is slated
for the place by Cove Thornton, il
is said, but the Ration democrats are
pushing Frank S. Crosson, of that town,
against him, while Jerry Leahy, a
Ration republican leader, has been in
Santa Fe, trying to persuade his party
friends, who hold the balance of power
in the council, to oppose Smiths con-
firmation, aud thus leave the place
open to be filed by the governor whom
Mckinley will appoint, in which event
Mr.. Leahy feels reasonably certain of a
position.
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LAND A CASES.
Title to 10000 Acres of Land Set.
tied by the Government.

SANTA FEE, N. M, February BY
the action If the government. on Mon
day last, in Diminishing four land grant
cases pending IN the United States
supreme court,o on appeal from the court
Of private land claims, title is settled
to 129. 900 acres of land adjacent to
Albuquerque and Santa Fe. These
grants were, last spring, confirmed to
their respective claimants by the land
court IS follows: Tacoma grant, &c.
900 acres north and west of Santa Fe,
to Desiderio Gomez, of this city; Pol
vadera grant, $4,000 acres in the
hama valley, to Frank Perue. of New
York; Luis Jaramiilo grant, IS .00O
acres fifty miles northwest OF Albu'
querqu', Helena Gallegos, or Rancho:
de Albuquerque grant, 40, 900 acres
north and east of Albuquerque in the
Rio Grande valley. to t. G. Guttierret
ct al, Of Albuquerque.
Up to date, the Uoited States courI
OF land claims, through its decisions
has restored over $500, 900 acres o
land in New Mexico to the public do
main and in Arizona over 100000
acres have been similarly restored t.
the government.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06


PRESIDENT EDGERToN, the Scotch
engineer in charge of the corporation
which is constructing at Fort Selien,
New Mexico, down near Las Cruces.
the third largest water reservoir In the
world, has completed nll the prelimi-
nary work and has started for London
to make q final and most favorable re'
port to his company. The reservoir Is
to carry water sufficient for irrigating
200, 900 acres OF valley land lying be
tween Selden and Eel Paso, and its es
timated cost is So, 900, 900. Mr.. Ed.
gerton was for years employed by the
British government on the great reser-
voir systems In India, and when he re-
turns to New Mexico, in April, he will
be accompanied by several engineer:
who were associated with him at thai
time, and under whose supervision this
new enterprise will be constructed. w.
@. Bradbury, OF Denver, Colo., is now
engaged in putting be big wire dam
across the Rio Grande and twenty one
carloads OF Colorado steel from the
Bessemer works have already been
sent forward to be used in the con-
ssructlon,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06

LIFE sentence will continue to consti.
tute the extreme penalty for murder in
the first degree in Kansas, as far as the
present senate is concerned. That
body has gone on record as being
opposed to a measure compelling gov
errors to sign death warrants, by kill
ing Senator Farrely's bill, in relation
to the matter, in the committee Of the
whole. The bill provided that the
punishment Of death prescribed by law
must be inflicted by hanging by the
neck, at such time as the governor of
the state should appoint. no less than
one year or more than two years from
the time of conviction.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06
NEW srngKEs DAILY.
The Red River Mining Boom That
Ought TO BE disadvantage 20
Las Vegas.

I .LA -
From the Trinidad, Colo, News.
News comes daily OF new strikes or
sales in the famous mining district
southwest OF Trinidad, reached by stage
from either Catskill or Springer. Money
Is gong to pour 10 there, this spring,
and we predict thatth camp will DO
developed, and prove whatthe Nei0s has
claimed before, that we have a MINING
district west OF Trinidad equal to Grip
pie Greek.
G N. Todd, of Kansas City, returned
this morning fcom Red River City,
| where no has some valuable claims. He
has been offered $3.50, 900 for them, or II
be will tunnel and strike the same vein
on the adjoining clam, an English syn
dictate will pay him 81. 1000. 900 for the
properties. Mr.. Todd has money back
Of him, and development work will be
kept up until he finds out where the
body of the ore lies. Present assays
show fabulous returns.
Edward Foster, state c~irculator fol-
the Denver Republican. Is in the city
to-day and he says that his paper has
ordered him to take a look over thf
mining district as soon as he finishes
up his. business 10 this city. He say
the Denver people are beginning t.
look toward this new camp near Trim
idad. The Republican will send II
mining correspondent down to go owe
the district and write 1t up, Just as sool
as the snow is off the ground. Whel
this is done, Trinidad will see a bil
influx OF prospectors and investors
that will make her the best city Ia tn
state, for Trinidad is the gateway T.
this new gold field.