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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
Real Estate Activity.

Gibson 4 Fenlason report the follow
ing recent sales:
l.. R. White bought 40 acres Of the
Fenlason land at Fowler.
A. H. Lincoln bought 81 acres of the
Huber tract on which he will build.
G. w. Hetherington bought is acres
of the Huber tract which he will soon
improve by buildidgs.
or the Krake place they sold 5 acres to
@. ID. White, OF Manzanola, which is set
to cherries and 8 acres for cantaloupe
growing.
S. q. Glockley bought 12O acres OF
the Gill land. He is the first OF possi-
BILE extensive Dunkard settlement.
They sold to r. P. Collins, OF Arizona,
the U. G. Haines acres and also his so
acre ranch south Of town.
Gibson & Fenlason have in prepara-
ton an extenfive descriptive folder of
which more extended notice will be
given next week.
Steele s. Beall have several good deals
almost closed and are anticipating
lively business soon.
Elmer Conner last week bought 80
acres Of Senator Swink near H. F.
Hagen's apiary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
Some Roys, 1.ssss.

The kings and queens OF England
were not always styled 'his'' or "hsr
majesty" or after the pattern Of that
bestowed upon victoria-"hsr most
gracious majesty" Henry " was
styled his grace" Henry vi ibis most
excellent grace" Edward " high and
mighty prince" Henry VII. his grace
and his majesty" Henry VIII, his
hishness." and Afterwards 'his majes-
ty." subsequently, the English kinsu
were styled "his sacred majesty" !"
While ON the subject II may not
be uninteresting to give the meaning
Of some royal titles. thus: King means
father; kaiser and car. Caesar or auto
crat. q contraction Of 6amoderebeta:
duke msans leader: emperor. command
er; hospodar. master Of the house:
khan. provincial chief: landgrave, land
reeve: margrave. border reeve; nixam,
ruler: Pharaoh. light Of the world:
shad. protector; sheik. elder. and sui
tan, ruler.-New York Herald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
The Election EIsewhere.

The Tamany Democracy win in Great
er New York, electing Van Wyck by a
heavy majority.
The Silver Republican ticket is elected
in Denver by majorities OF from u few
hundred to several thousand.
Hayt's election is claimed by small
plurality but it may take the official
count to settle the result. g..
Ohio goes Republican by 10000 and
the election OF Republican general
assembly lnsures the election Of Hanna
to the senate.
Iowa goes Republican by 10000.
Pueblo gives pluralities for every NOM
inee on tho Republican ticket except
Drake, Saunders having 14O majority
and being elected in the district.
Nebraska's vote shows good major
ity for the ticket representing the free
silver forces.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
s.oaylns r,o-.r. w,,h x.n.,.

The applications of the X-rays to
the stury Of phenomena invisible with
out their aid continually Increase In
number. Some Of the results are rath-
er curious than useful. but substantial
additions to knowledge are being made
in this way. One Of the latest scien-
tific uses found for the rays is in re-
vealing the inner structure of flowers
and fruit buds. In some respects this
Is better method than dissecting for
the study Of certain parts of plants,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
OBITUARY..

BERTHA ELLEN only daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. I. o. Gurnea, died Monday,
Oct. 25th, Of peritonitis, aged is years..
Death is always sad, but in this case Il
has seemed especially 30. Young and
bright and full OF life and spirits Bertha
had been the light Of her home, the pet
OF devoted father, mother and brother.
While her loss will be most keenly felt
by them, she will be missed by many
outside her home circle, particularly by
her young companions with whom she
to he enjoying more than her usual
health three weeks ago when stricken
with the disease which caused her death.
DR.. Kearby was called aud with the a..
sistance OF other physicians did all that
medical skill could do to avert the end.
In spite of the most faithful efforts on
the part OF physicians and nurses, the
disease progressed steadily until Monday
morning, Oct. 25th, when at three O'Clock
she passed away. The funeral occurred
on Thursday afternoon at two O'Clock
from the Baptist church. The services
were unusually impressive and as the
beautiful white casket, decked in SIMILAR
and white carnations, was borne through
the aisle by white-robed girls-Bertha's
companions and schoolmates-we could
and how especially beautiful, though
sad, when it comes to the innocent and
young. A long train Of sympsthizine
friends accompanied the bereaved fam.
lily to the Rocky Ford cemetery where
the new-made grave was covered with
flowers, the offering Of schoolmates
teachers and friends. N.
We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to all those who 30 kindly assist
ed us in the hour OF our bereavement
and also to those who aided US 30 faith.
fully during the last illness Of ouI
daughter and sister, Bertha.
10. GURNHA.
ABBrR GuRNRA.
CHAs. GuRNEA.
DIR. and Mrs. @. W. Knapp arrived
from Chicago Saturday, Mrs. Knapp be
ing low with consumption. She died
Tuesday morning at the home Of Q. W
Knapp. the DOCTORS uncle. The body
WINS sent east for burial.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
I. o. GURNBA.
ABBrR GuRNRA.
CHAs. GURNEA.
Melon Growers Association Meeting

Notice is hereby given that meeting
Of the members OF the Rocky Ford Mel
on GrOwers' Association will be held in
Odd Fellows hall at Rocky Ford on Sat
urday, Nov. 13, at 10 o'clock n. m. at
which meeting there will be submitted
for adoption amendments to articles 20,
%, "a, 81 and 81 OF the Bylaws OF SAID
Association; the proposed amendment
to article "a changing the date Of annual
meeting and election of directors from
the second Saturday in April to the pre-
ceeding fall. Individual statements will
at the same time be delivered to members
and payment made Of balance due.
G. w. Sw1NK, President,
Rocky Ford. Colo, Oct. %, 1897.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
SWEETEST OF CLUBS.
J, rsasts the Only Rose Room In the
World

II reasts the Only Rose Room ia the
World.
Thcro be clubs and clubs In Gotham.
says correspondent OF the Pittsburs
Dispatch. The business man has his
aerial quarters downtown. the MIL
lionaire has his marble palace uptown
the politician. the yachtsman. the &C.
tor. tho ''iiterary feller." tho student
the bohemian-all the birds OF fsath-
or have some cozy or quaint retreat
where they can flock together and en-
Joy themselves on the quiet. But II
remained for the man-about-town, aid-
cd by some Of the gilded youth OF the
metropolis. to design and nt up ciuD.
house that carries OF the palm for odd
features. II 10 located In what used
TO be the most notorious houss In the
most notorious street In New York. but
both were long ago LexoWed. ana wouio
have been forgotten were Il mot fos
the fact that every reference TO this
curious club revivss old memories. II
q In the very heart Of the old Tender
loin and IL dedicated TO the patronaes
Of swift young men who need not 90 70
Alaska for gold 20 long a. pepper ana
mommer are easy.
The designers oe the resort spared no
expense In providing luxury. comfort
and novelty Tor the membefs. Ths
most surprising Of the rooms. % fas
a. lavish disreeafd Of cost and novel
beauty are concerned. b the "rose
room" Its mirror walls are covered
with silken. artificial roses. inter
spsrsed with . few rose leaves and
branches. The natural flower u util.
lied in season at . cost OF about Ssoe
day. The ceiling II an immense mir
ror. An extravagant young man tell
mo that this u the only "rose room
In the world. Another quaint eoncsit
Il the log cabin, located In the base
ment. The walls are panelsd with un.
barksd logs. the chairs are rustic. ths
tables are oaken casks, the decorationi
trophies Of the chase and weapons. The
door is paved with cobble stones. I,
contains q rustic oyster counter and {
kitchen range Hare Welsh rarebiti
are cooked and tankards OF musty ale
old cider and other liquids served
Then there's the Indian room. whsf,
| SA0AAp08AV 0h0 Ct804 Otse o2o w SOss
sumed. Its fireplace ID large enough
to roast IN OF. A tspes stands In sacl
corner. in which the bibulous ones nnt
privacy. The dscoeatioas are strictly
IN keeping vieh the name
Above u the German hall. reaehs<
By . marble and onyx staircase. Thi,
room u filtered with quaint article
Of the sort TO b found IN an up-eo
date resort Of the same class fn u,
fathsriand. Here al kinds Of liQuidi
are served to the thirsty ones. III,
bar. which occupies . small room nex
to the German hall. 10 entirely pansle<
with beveledged mirrors and silver
An enormous umbrella Of mirrors 10 20
into the ceiling. and from il center do
pends handle Of glass and silver. ter
minating In aa electric bulb. ElsetRi,
lights hang from each RIB Of the IN
brslla OF mirrosA In this little bar
room the artistic mixing Of drinks b
carried on. The designer Of this gita
Cd resort was backed BY any wealth.
mon at hrst. Now the club number,
several hundred. and, in spite Of the ~
cent hard times. Il 10 growing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

Tho state law in regard TO disturb
ing worshippinR congregaf1on ts
ana of the Rocky Ford churches has been
annoyed and steps have been taken TO
have the next culprits try taste OF the
iav There u NO excuse whatever for
onv one. Young or old, misbehaving IN
church. II they can't be quiet and re-
epectful they should ct ont on the sioe-
valk. We trust that the chnrch autnoi,
itiee viii promptly proceed ssainss al
future disturbees.
"A sGeht change took effect in the
Santa Re time card last Sunday. Ihe
sa.thoiind Bly, now paasee Rocky Ford
81 SEQ instead Of 9:10: Parties having
hnsineee TO transact in La Junta WILL ap-
preciate the change.
in mailing eastbound letters remem,
tar thsf the Bly, now gOee east at sou
and the mail closes at $40, half hour be-
fore as per postoffice regulations.
Tho range OF products that can be
orovn. in the Rocky Ford country con-
SHINES to be enlarged. Last Spring Mrs.
ia Helms planted q few cotton seed
and the result was quite satisfactory.
T'ha niants we're Of good height and the
holl of cotton left on the editorial desk
looks as il it might have grown IN the
Sunny South.
The business done by the Rocky
Ford Canning Go. this year far exceeds
that Of any previous year since starting.
We trust they will arrange to more than
double the business during the season OF
is9e. Our farmers can raise all the raw
material they can possibly want
Tha aacond issue of Taylor & Wood
mrs independent Column unjustly as
so;Iad the character Of g. A. Beerbohm,
Tns;on candidate for treasurer over the
s;matnre Of W. Mr.. Beerbohm very
promptly went into the publishing busi-
nest himself and issued circular which
most effectually disposed OF the evil in
situations OF She independent Column.
Many Of the leading ctsi!ens on La Junta
recaydless of party afflations came out
stsnnsIv in defence Of Mr.. Beerbohm's
good name.
-Bookkeeper Wallis OF the Melon
Growers Association is being assisted py
q. W. Albert, The work OF making out
detailed statements for apout poo grow
nnt;i Nov. 18Th, the day of the meeting
~ the entire membership. This general
meetinr viii be one OF great interest and
;,onortanee and we shall expect to see
aI,post % II tie entire membership present;
AZ that time about $1,000 Of undivided
receipts viii be distributed among the
membership.
q An error in printing the ballots may
cause nm awkward complication north Of
Che river. In justice precinct. No.3 d;
a Green was candidate for justice and
". q. Hanen for constable. On the bal
lot the names were transposed and it is
noeible that Mr. Green has been elected
nenstsble and Mr.. Hanen justice. Nei-
ther ct the gentlemen is pleased wi tn
fhis transposition OF offices.
This is the issue of the Enterprise
which should contain monthly bills to
subscrihers in arrears. but we ask each
- ITO waive the formality of
IA be date on the address slip
4 nent accordingly.
ow caught several farm
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
Hind Hinges.

Blind hinges are being made with q
semi-circular cog on the part which is
attached to the blind. With rod which
ends in a gear wheel at one end to
mesh in the cog on the blind, the other
end projecting through the wall into
the room and ending in a knob or lever
by which to turn the blind from the
inside.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
If YOU want to see a neat apd

If you want to see q neat and
tasty Grocery store step into
Cheney's in the Recker-Hagen
block. It is supplied with the
latest style of bracket shelving
and the balance of the interior
furnishing is such as to give the
best of facilities for the transact
ton of grocery business. Due
advantage is taken of the appro-
pirate furnishing and the goods
so displayed as to make Cheney's
one Of the handsomest stores in
southern Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

Tho state Horticultural convention to
BE- held in Denver Nov: 10, II and IS,
promises to be an important gathering
Of fruit growers. An Instructive and en-
tertaining program OF papers is being
prepared under the direction Of secre-
tary Shuta The faculty OF the State
Agricultural college at Fort Collins and
the secretary Of the state board OF hort-
culture Of Nebrasks viii be among the
prominent speakesss X
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
Cheney'S Grocery
Has Removed to
Recker-Hagen Blk
Opposite Former Stand.
~ Old and New Customers should
note the change.
REPUBLICAN VICTORY.
Every Nominee Of the Republican Fu
sion Ticket Elected except G. w.
Fenlas0n.

Tuesday was an ideal day for an cleo
ton. No finer weather ever tempted a
full turnout Of the voters. Nevertheless
the proportion Of the registered voters
who exercised the right Of franchise was
not 80 great as might have been expected.
Tho day passed of quietly but WINS char
acterized by very active work by the
candidates and their friends.
The reported vote is as follows:
Qn the following returns the names OF
Republican candidates appear first under
each Office, Peoples Party second, Dem
ocrats third)
Precinct 8, Rocky Ford:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

The Otero County Horticultural 30
ciety win resume it monthly meetings
Saturday, Nov. 8. ut l. 30 p. m, In Rob
ms hall, Rocky Ford. The program ar
ranged for this meeting Is - follows:
.Whst shall We do with the blightT by
Z. N. Berry, fruit inspector, La Junta.
.sPaoking apples for market" by B. o.
McClain. Pres. horticultural Society,
M.nsauoia. ssWinter care OF the orch
arie by J. O. Kahn, member State Board
Of Horticulturs. Rocky Ford. The dis
cuss;op Of these three important topics,
Of deep interest to every owner OF an Or
chard, should bring out large attend
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
Timely Announcement.

Hawkins Department Store
will in a short time receive a fine
lot of Holiday Goods. All tastes
and purses can be suited in their
big stock, now on the way to
Rocky Ford,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

-Ellingwood 6 Hauck have
just received the largest and
finest stock of Harness. Robes
and Horse Blankets ever in r ,cky
Ford. If they can't suit you you
must be awfully hard to please.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

-"Josiah's Courtship' was rendered
by home amatuer company Friday
evening. Rockers Hall was crowded
and the verdict is that the company did
excellently. The public library received
a portion Of the proceeds,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
win Is Come to This,

VIII It Come to This1
In the town Of Dixie. Ky. there is
q new church. and on the front door
hangs this sign:
Holiness church. Incorporated"
Is It possible we are to have them In
future with the announcement, Patent
applied forf"-Atlanta Constitution.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

"A. M. Jackson wishes to in
form the public that he is now
putting in new Six Ton Monarch
Scales on the west side of the
street, directly in front of his Of
flee, and is better prepared than
ever before to serve the public.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

More people over one hundred years
old a.e found in mild climates than In
the higher latitudes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
THURSDAY. NOV. 4, 1897.
.LProe. Caspentef. Of the State Agri-
nultnial Stelle9e has commenced the
work Of measuring the ssepaee from the
ditchisiD the Arkansas valley.

--Rocky Ford wss fortunate in the
late. .sassiion. OF the sisht county Old
GERS electid, the clerk, assesscr. commits
siouer, superintendent OF schools and
coroner are citissns Of Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04

Top Buggy for sale or ex.
change for a Cow or Hogs.
tt Frank Green.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-04
Pats CourtoAY.

In the red height of the battle Pat
saw cannon ball coming his way and
bowed his head. Faith said Pat,
zone never loses anything by polite
ness"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

The Nez Perez Commission House
handles all kiHds of chop feed.
When IN need Of ii good bath call nj
the I. \. l.. Barber shop.
Fresh stock of French Candies just
arrived at the Cash Grocery.
The Star Saloon handles IA choice
snIoke--the General Arthur Cigar
Smoke FL Captain cigars and tue
celebrated Gen. Washington, you'll
find them at the Silver Dollar.
leave your orders with Emery n
Small for ice. Delivered daily, either
in large or small quantities.
Three chairs. You are always
next" at Harvey Gaut's Basement
Barber Shop.
You bathe in porcelain tubs at
Gaut> Basement Barber Shop.
i have customers for good fruit
land, if you wish to sell. Call and see
me. l., J. HoRNADAY.
The Russell Cash Grocery is selling
Canned Vegetables at very low
figure.
--Sixtee inch slab wood. ready fol
the stove, can be secured of Small 4
Emery.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04
Announcements.
MARSH Al.

MARSH Al.
w. :. Dyer hereby Announces linn
self II candidate for the office of City
Marshal subject tn tie franchise of the
voters at the coming June election.
John p. Roos hereby announces
himself u candidate for reelection to
the office OF Guy Marshal, subject to
the will of the voters at the coming
June election.
&. W. Hadley announces himself II
candidate tor the office of City Mar
shall at the coming election.
TREASURER.
HaZen Suuier announces himself Il
candidate for the office Of City Treas
urer. subject to lac will of the voters
at the coming June election.
Lowe Chapman j. Il candidate for
re election to the office of City Treas
urer, subject to the Will of the people
at the coming June election.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Frank Bush, at the Blue Front,
can sell you better aud frcsher candies.
than amy other establishment, in the
city.
You may get cheaper groceries
but you can get none hetur for the
money than r. Tixier sells to his Gu
toners.
-B1nnell has Just received an in
vO &c Of AK handles which Will he sold
at n price never equailed in the rity.
Pickles by bulk at the Russell Cash
Grocery.
Try the Queen Restaurant Cash
Cole, proprietor.
The hest mea! in town at the
Queen Cafe.
Finest assortment If paiut brushes
ever In the city ut Bunneils.
Paints, oils and glass a new sto,k
at reduced prices at Bunnell's.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04
Special Sale of Glassware.

Our stock of Glassware,
Tinware, Lamps, Etc, will
be closed out at cost to make
room for a large, new stock
Of Groceries.
GOLDEN STAR GROCERY Co.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Melauie La Francois. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that Letters Testamen-
tary on the Estate of Melanie lie Francois, de
ceased were granted to the undersigned on the
SYST day of May, 1897. by the Probate court of Neg
Perez County.
All persons having claims against said Estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance.
at Hotel DE France within ten months after the
date Of this notice. or they shall he forever
barred
This 4th day of June. 1897
EUGENE j, BoNHoRE,
Executor ofthe Estate of Melanie La Francois
deceased
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

What is the use of bothering over
the saving and chOpping of wood J.,
when Small 4 Emery will deliver you
>ixteen-lnch slab wood, ready for the
figure.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Get fresh vegetables while you are
getting PatrOnize the Nez Perez
Commission House in the Stanton
building
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

We can supply you with every
thing in the grocery and bakery line
GM"ls promptly delivered. Lewiston
Grocery Il Bakery.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04
Lampbell's Addition to Lewiston.

This property consists nf Is lots. size
n good rev residence with
other improvements which have cost
$500 and Is for sale at the very low
price Of $1,000. Mr. Campbell is i, siding
on the property, aud will take pleasure
Of showing it.
II. X. BARNETT,
Real Estate Agent.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Wanted--A Girl to do general
house work. Good wages. Apply
to Mrs. J. P. VOllmer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Garden hoes, and garden hose,
both kinds are on sale at Bunnell's al
prices that cannot be beaten in the
city.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Il. }. HOrnaday has for sale UNI
Der OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF no. estead
rights in the hest districts of tie reser-
walton.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Get one Of those triple plate shines
from CO.. Wilson H. Henderson. at
Gaut's Basement barber ShOn.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04
East s';;;i;; ;;;; West
The surveyors chain made it the
shortest transcOntinental route.

shortest transcontinental route.
1t Is tine most modern in equipment.
1t IL the heaviest rallied line.
1t has Il Rock Ballast Roadbed.
1t eros es no Sand Deserts.
1t was built without land grant or
Government and
1t il noted for the courtesy OF its emf
plOyees.
1t is the only line serving meals on the
Il Ia Carte plan.
Through the graudest scenery in
America by daylight.
Attractive tours during season Of nav
igatiOn on Great Lakes Via Duluth, in
connection with Magnificent Pussen-
ger steamers Northwest and Nurthland
For maps, tickets and full iufOrma-
ton call on or address or o. r. X y.
agents, or
c. DIXON, Gen. Agent.
Janison Block, corner Riverside and
Mill SITS, Spokane. Wash.
+. J. Whitney, g. p. T. A., st. Paul
Minnesota.
For fresh groceries of best quality
and low ! rices. Gail at :. Widen
haler's Grocery Il Bakery.
i have some of the most desirable
lots on the hill for sale cheap. l.. J.
HOrnadav.
Try the 1. \. l.. shop for II first class
shave or bath.
Steam Cookers, worth $500, this
week for 81 30, at Bunnell's.
Choice Creamery Butter, in one
pound bricks, at the c. o. d. Grocery
The best 25-cent meal in town at
Cash Coles Queen Restaurant.
Patent five gallon coal oil and
gasoline cans at $l.25 at Bunne!ls.
| When passing by, step In and
sample that cold lemonade ut the Blue
| Front Cigar Store.
| ICE FOR ONE HALF CENT PER POUND.
J. $. Cox will deliver you Ice at the
above price.
> acre tract of fruit land, miles
from town, for sale heap.
| l.. J. HORNAD Y.
| Stop at the Blue Frort and get
come of those fresh roasted peanuts.
They are always hot.
YOU will he cured of that tired
feeling 1t you get your meals at the
Queen Cafe.
Keep down the dust, toy Use of the
new Dustless oil. A full supply at
Bunheli's.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

When in search of Il square meal
try Cash Coles Queen Restaurant.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04
l.. j. HOrnaddy,

Ice.
Schantz II Allard are delivering
twelve inch Ice in any quantity.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-04

Stop at the Blue Frort and get
some of those fresh roasted peanuts.
They are always hot.