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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Among the good advice which Eu-
c.ro Y Dabg gave the Pueblo working
men WAS to buy more books anu less
bcor.
Cecil knight says that justice re-.
ouires a correction III our stateihen. u
last week in regard to the ingi.Ns'
Richd. Woonacot, who escnpea iiu..
Marshal Steward last week. Mr.: kniEh,
says that he did not furnish the lhi p.,u
with horse but that he took one WIN,
ont his consent. From Il dispatch IN u
Denver daily we see that Woonacot u
wanted in Rice county. KS. he was
serving u sentence for burglary and proke
Jail. He hns the reputation of beihs
bud character.
At the late session OF the district
court Frank Swink plead guilty and was
sentenced to the reformatory at Bueha
Vista. The time OF his Imprisonment
will depend on his good behavior.
Tho Rocky Ford Ditch 90. has elect
ed the following directors: Frank Bing'
ham, A. Nicholes, d. Best, VIM. Mathews
ind s. l.. Lester.
"A Kansas cattle buyer visited VIM
Auckland at Olney last week ind made
purchase for feeding purposes. The
cattle werc brought to Rocky Ford fol
shipment via. the Santa Fe. Mr.. Auck'
land taking home with him n check fol
something over 81 900. The Kansas
man was well pleased with Mr.. Auck.,
lands farming operations in general aud
expressed himself surprised Mt the hisl
grade OF horses and hogs which he saw
on the farm. Mr.. Auckland believes
that 1t pays to keep good stock.
Some months since Fred Stanbridgt
moved from his Grand Valley ranch t.
the home OF his wife's parents, Mr.. nnt
Mrs. Tewes. that his sick wife NIGH
have better care. Most OF his household
effects were left OH his ranch which III
visited occasionally. Last Saturdn,
night from some unknown cause th'
house was burned to the ground and al
its contents. This is severe loss to Mr..
Stanbridge, coming, as it does, in thu
midst OF long siege OF sickness in the
family. He Inns the sympathy OF yer,
many friends in his misfortune.
The recent work OF DIR. Sampson fo
the revival OF the Woodmen camp re
suited in the addition OF six members
Tho low rate Of 50 for initiation will con
tinue for two weeks longer.
For the past two weeks the road
have not been up to the Arkansas vale,
standard by several hundred per cent
but they are gradually getting back to
state OF solidity and smoothness.
w. c. Briggs, upholsterer, has re
moved to Pueblo.
Harry Houston, tho cattle thief, wns
Inst week sentenced to four years in tn,
penitentiary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Evidences Of Rocky Fortls growth
present themselves daily. The latest
good news in this direction IL in regard
TO the creamery. L. W. Babcock now
has his plans made TO remove the present
skimming plant to Fowler, erect q large
brick building in Rocky Ford and put in
an entirely new and complete creamery
outfit containing tho latest and best
butter-making machinery. This enter.
prise will nssure our farmers steady
market for large quantities Of milk and is
the beginning OF the developsment OF the
great diary resources of the valley. More
complete details next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
The snow is gone. the mud drying up
and land buyers are here every day.

The snow il gone. the mud drying up
and land buyers are here every day.
We nre going to have o creamery OF
skim station sure.
At the melon growers meeting Satur
dny night We enrolled - names to join
tho Rocky Ford Melon Growers Associ
alton. This 10 n grand move in the right
direction. Let all tho towns and sur
rounding country unite ind work &c
each others interests md it will benefit
all.
W. E. Alexander ia here today show.
ing several parties fruit tracts.
L. r. Fenlason is in town on business
We arc going to have that now depo
soon.
Three new residences will be built il
the near future.
We need moro business buildings.
Thirty-one cars of cattle were shippei
from here last week.
The farmers are still shipping hay or
cry day.
The A. L. & q. Co. have several thou
sand hoad Of cattle in their feed yartls
fattening them on cut alfalfa. They
have triple horse power engine and
feed cutter and keep it running from
daylight till dark.
Preaching at the school house every
night and the attendance is good.
Mr.. Weiland says it's no picnic to be
county commissioner.
The hotel de Sigafoos is crowded ev.
cry day.
Our schools aro progressing fine under
the direction Of Prof. Kent.
Married, at the home OF the brides pa.
rents near Fowler, Jan. 1S, by Rev. Is. +.
Baker, Mr.. John g. Gardner Of Eagle
Grove, Ia, and Miss Elsie Morehouse OF
Fowler. After the nuptials all present
sat down to a bountiful repast which was
highly enjoyable. Mr.. and Mrs. Gard
ner took their departure soon after for
Eagle Grove where they will make their
future home. Kindest wishes Of their
many friends accompany them to their
new homo.
No BAD.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Geo. o. Gould has commenced improv.
ing the land he purchased Of R. L..
Adams.
/. N. Jobes will preach at the Vroman
school house after Sunday School week
from Sunday.
A number OF the ladies' OF this school
district went to LIN Junta Monday to
complain to County Superintendent
Biggs about the way the school here is
run. Their visit WINS fruitless.
Il. L. Adams is suffering from lame
back, caused by over-exertion while
working with his cattle.
The Mccoy boys are building cellar
on tho land they purchased Of II. L.
Adams.
Quite number OF the children of this
district are attending the school in Pat
terson Valley.
d. B. Deeter Of Holbrook was through
here last week. He dehorned cattle Tor
Parsons, Jobes, Adams, Miles, Woodbury.
and others, who seemed to be well
pleased with his work.
Parsons and Bridwell started last week
for the cedars to get their wagons which
they had to leave there during the last
storm. After going nlne or ten miles
they concluded the roads were too rough
and came home. They expect to try
again this week.
q d Az,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
How Rocky Ford Grows.

II. Check is now at work on the walls
Of the Baptist church.
John W. Lawton is planning for q
new dwelling in the near future.
w. X. Murray will soon build on
the garden tract recently purchased near
town.
The ground has been cleared, and
work on Gerbing's two-story business
house will soon commence.
Another two.story brick business
house is being talked Of. We shall be
able to state the facts next week.
@. g. Ament has about completed
his plans for brick business house Just
north Of the Bank block.
j. @. Kahn will soon begin the erec-
ton Of a brick dwelling on the southern
side of his fruit farm. Fred Cheek will
do the work.
w. 81. Billinghurst, until recently a
hotel keeper at Delta, has purchased 10
acres of J. q. Kain's farm. He is
already at work improving his premises.
A portion OF the tract will be put in fruit.
C. e. Quiner, architect, has COM
pleted the plans for tho Rocker Hagen
block. This block will occupy five lots
opposite the postoffice and will have five
store rooms, each 25xS0 feet, on the first
floor. On the second floor Of Mr.. Reok-
ers portion of the block will be a fine
public hall, AXIS feet. This will be
seated and in every way arranged for
large public gatherings and theatrical
purposes. It will have seating capac-
ity OF 500. The second floor OF Mr.. Ha-
gems part Of the block will be fitted mp
for Office purposes and will contain is
we'll lighted rooms. The building will
be heated throughout with that perfec-
ton Of heating apparatus, hot water.
The front will be highly ornamental,
made 30 by artistic combination of brick
and stone, with liberal use Of very large
plate glass. A very considerable portion
Of the material has been ordered and the
work will be begun at an early day.
The block is one which will be highly
,reditable to the owners and of which
Rocky Ford may justly be proud.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

IlhOSIEES . SALE,
Whereas. Frank Nesbitt of tho county ot
otero, and state of Colorado, by his dnn3 OF OF
trust, dated April l, 1891. and recorded Feb' II.
the records 'o Of otePpo rage son,,S SS; Sol Gi
convey to r G. Scott trustee, the h foIowiniaa ia
and stste Of setIase oaren in the county OF Otero
The TSon,h-west 9narter Of Section Fourteen
Range gFTins.e TwSestyFS17 wsssy q oat
ing 100 acres according to Eoyernncnt ootaln- a,,
iHey; i1S,,dngg together ,a r. with an water rights,
the Rocky Ford Canal ReserSaPi sse caPitai stock Of
hna htn Lrust company. to secure the payment nf
ms shree pf1iss9ry notes dated April l. is9
provement Co. one for the sum of sioS an an,
etober 1st 1aS IsSs one for the sum $50 due
due ocober ist sat saa oRG W, for the sum q $3.50
aTIn, from date ut the rate of ten per cent per
OF trust, that in default OF payment ~ uuGd soid
theeson he OF at ahhy ,hy Of them or Of the interest
due and payable. then all of said mataS necome
ihterest up to date of sale, at the clectiom u;
shall advertise and sell IL said presda sald trustee
- Mhereas: default has been nude in tie iI nav.
due Oct ist lss dIs nnd ost 1s9 and note
~ a9g'' az ana such default still continues, and
n ~ sia h notes have been declared due and
Now therefore. at the reonest Of tho ,o,,.,
hoiaer B y l OF the said notes, /. the undersIrned
dny the 18th day of January. A. h Js nsog 1ion u.
dne day M aonr sIc fro OF 10 O'clock m Of that
pied as court house, in tho % to,v D'oiaing n occu
County Of 0tcro State OF Colorado, sell to tbs
nighest bidder Tor cash all tho descrihnd
equity OF redemption of the said Frnni. Nesi
Ditt, ms heirs and assigns therein for thn
purpose OF paying the suid notes aud nil in tn my
est thereon. together with ali moneys al
vahced va. tor taxes. water assessments or inter.
est on prior incumbrances and tho cxnnnSns
OF this proceeding, as by said terms df us ~
a,,',o aoea Oh TT trust l am fully authorized and
said snle will he made subject In mn, on.
, INN prior trust deed. dated April 1st. iSgI To
Ihe Kansas Loan & Trust Co., Trustee. pivan
70 secure the payment OF ono pr0missoiyy nntn ~
{ ror si.Mo payable to the order Of h, ii
Dated Las Animas, Colo. Dec 2a 1906
First pubicntinn Dec, 81. 1906. Last publica.
tion Jun. 81, 1897. $o.Si
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
Reckless Swearing Hinted At.

Henry Fosdick, the well-known Fowl.
erite, and prominent citizen, whom The
democrats claim, in the contests for seats
in the legislature, went into the voting
booths and Influenced voters, presumably
dyed in the wool democrats not gifted
with the power of deciphering the Eng
ish language, thereby taking from dem
ocracy the pudding dispensed at the
capitol this winter, made La Junta a
visit Wednesday and remarked that he
had i'll his. past political activity, been
charged with numerous misdeeds; but
that it took a democrat eager for crumbs
to charge him Of beng fool and jepord-
izing his freedom by openly disobeying
the plain provisions Of the election laws.
In fact MIR. Fosdick intimated that there
must must 6e.a little bit Of perjury somewhere
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

"A very attractive offer is made in our
advertising columns. The Enterprise
and the Farm, Field and Fireside arc
both to be had for one year for only 50.
Both these weekly papers are first-class
in their respective fields. Subscribers to
the combination by adding 10 cents to
the 50 will receive 20 packages of excel
lent seeds to be selected from an exteu.
siye list to be seen at the Enterprise
office. Present subscribers to the Enter.
prise by paying 90 will have their ad-
dress slip dates advanced one year and
receive the Farm, Field and Fireside for
one year. The extra 10 cents will also
entltle them to the 20 packages of seeds
Such an offer as this should result in a
large number Of new subscribers us we'll
as many renewals.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Henry M. Teller was reelected
United States senator on Tuesday by a
practically unanimous vote. or the 9s
votes cast Teller received 90 and g. W.
Allen. Hon. ]. Fl. Crowley made one Of
the nominating speeches. The Times
says that "at times the scene was highly
dramatic. From men of all parties rep
resentipg their united constituencies
came tributes for the man who abandon
ped party that he might serve great
and living principle"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

The committee on elections have
been considering the Dameron-Swinl,
contest. Mr.. Dameron sought to have
the etate assume the expenses of his con.
test but this the committee declined to
do. He was given until Tuesday next TO
get his witnesses at his own expense and
make out his case. Mr.. Swink will then
be allowed time to secure evidence in re-
buttal. There seems to be no doubt but
that the senate will continue to have the
able services OF Senator Swink.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Tho development Of the Rocky Ford
country is taking just the right direction.
The large firms are being cut into small
tracts which will be devoted to fruit and
gardening. When this subdividing pro-
cess has been in progress a few years the
real possibilities Of the valley will begin
TO be apparent. That we have tho gar
den spot OF all southern Colorado is no
longer questioned,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
At Rocky Ford, Friday and Sat
urtlay, Feb. 1S and 13.

fAhSI DAY. FhIDAfs 1aU i. n.
Opening address by the chairman.
Hon: A. L. Kellogg
Prot. W. W. Cooke
Discussion led by +. b. Orcutt.
PaperI,"Apples for the A!kansas
piseassion sasss led by R. O. n Mekain. 1 a,o''n
Paper-"sman Fruit for Profit"
Discussion led by r. o. McClain.
EVENING SESSION, 7:3O p. N.
Lecture in Many
Lands" with views
Prof. L. g. Carpenter
SATURDAY MORNING, 900 A. N.
Paperaa"Dairy Prospects for otsro
Discussion led by Prof. W. W. Cooke.
Piper Truck Farming for
Discussion led by J. N. Lambert.
Paper-"Cherries and Grapes for
Discussion led by Frank Crowley. .>
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 1:80 p. N.
Paper--.Cantaloupes" A. p. Kouns
Discussion led by 7. J. Britt.
Paper-"Insects and Diseases In
furious to Plants in Otero
County" E. N. Berry
Discussion led by p. K. Blinn.
Paper-"Farm Bee Culture"
II. F. Hagen
Discussion led by Frank Crowley.
Paper-"Alfalfa for Hay and Seed"
]. E. Gaugcr
Discussion led by NJ. Badger.
SATURDAY EVENING, 7:30 P. N.
Lecture-"Higher Education for
the Farmer
President OF the State Agricult-
ural College Alston Ellis
A good musical program will be pro-
vided. II time permits there will be an
open discussion on Irrigation. Its Uses
and Abuse" after the lecture on Friday
evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
For several months the newspan,

For several months the newspapers
Pf Colorado have been suggesting to the
members OF the legislature that the en-.
actment Of measures OF an economic char.
acter would be very important part OF
their business. From the manner in
which the session has opened there is but
little to hope for in the direction of re-
duced expenditures. The number Of en-
ployes which the two houses have author
lied indicates that retI enchmcnt is not to
be tie motto OF the eleventh general as.
sembly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
Otero County Teacl,crs' Association.

OterO County Teachers Association.
Superintendent Biggs has issued a
neatly printed program for the Teachers
Association to be held at Rocky Ford
Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 30.
The question OF Psychology" will be
presented by ID. ID. Hugh, the discussion
being opened by @. w. Fenlason.
Miss Elizabeth Burke will address the
association on "The Teachers Prepara-
ton" the discussion to be opened by o.
]. Baxter.
"Music in the Public SCHOOL, will he
treated by Miss HELEN Hill. and "rhe
Teachers Nerve Force" by o. J. Blakes-
ley.
In the evening number OF questions
touohing the high school and grammar
sections, the intermediate and primary.
will be discussed. Miss Carrie Harvey
will present the primary section.
All interested in education are invited
TO attend.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

AS will be seer. by the program in
another column Feb. IL and ID has been
fixed as the date Of the Farmers and Fruit
Growers Institute at Rocky Ford. Tho
topics to be discussed are of the utmost
importance to the farmers Of Otero
county and tho attendance should be
large. There is not a farmer or horticul-
turist in the county but that will be
greatly benefited by attending this insti-
tute.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
Silver Club Program For Saturday
February q,

The Effect Of Monometa llism on Pri
vate Debt by L. r. Fenlasop.
Article on the Financial Question b,
VIM. Green.
The Benefit Of Free Coinage on Our
Own State by DR.. ID. W. Purse.
Discussion: Is international Bimet-
allism Probable? led by Hon. A. L. Kel.
logg assisted by s. W. Cressy and DR.
Sigmnn.
Advocates Of the gold-standard are in.
vited to come and take part in the dis.
cussion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

-Several new business houses are be-
in8 planned for carly construction in
Rocky Ford, but We are not yet author
lied to give particulars. It is, however,
generally understood the same steady
growth which has characterized Rocky
Ford for the past two years will be kept
up during 1897 and most probably ex.
cecded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

County Superintendent Biggs writes
Ms that the ncxt Teachers Association
will be held at Rocky Ford Saturday,
Jan. 3Oth. Further particulars in the
program in another column,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
THURSDAY. JAN. 81, 1897.

All tho signs OF the times point to
the present as good time TO buy real
fssate In the Rocky Ford country. Pro
Gress il In the air.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
The Pueblo Chieftaip of Last Mo

The Pueblo Chieftain of last Monday
contained two column article from our
fellow-citizen, VIM. Matthews, In relation
to state canal Nor 1. Mr.. Matthews re-
views the whole situation 1t length and
makes a showing against the practicable
ity Of the state canal which ought to con
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

The now La Junta and Lamar canal
directors having failed to pay off the in.
debtedness as they agreed to do when the
court turned the property over to them.
Judge Northcut has again placed the ca
nal in the hands Of receiver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

-Hoy. Adams Ii deserving much
praise for his prompt md energetic Ia
bors to settle the Leadvillo strike. That
his efforts hnve proved futile is most I'M
fortunate for Leadville and the striking
,nincna.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

The farmers OF the United States are
not 90 bad OH US generally believed.
Seventy-two per cent Of the firms are
free from mortgages. Many OF the in.
cnmbrances which nre ON the % per cent
represent valuable improvements and
Tere IN many cases necessary to the ex-
isteuce Of the farm. We rather suspect
that the farmers of tho nation arc in bot
for shape than the commercial classee
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Representative Green's joint resolu.
tion instructing tho attorney general to
take immediate steps to protect the
state's rights at Twin lakes has passed
both houses.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

NJ. O. Knin informs US that never
since he has been in the valley have the
fruit trees shown snch abundant promise
of bloom as now. With favorable
weather tho fruit crop will be enormous.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Tho Pueblo Chieftain in noting the
prosperity Of sheep feeding in the Rocky
Ford country saye: ''The mutton and
beef business in the Arkansas wiley in
the winter time is not 30 conspicuous as
the melon and fruit business in the sum-
ner time. but it is likely to crowd it as a
money maker before many years, and the
alfalfa meadows will bring in large sums
OF solid cash"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
ROCKY FORD, COLO.

JTANTED-SEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN
Nt-or women to travel for responsible estab-
lished house in Colorado. Salary STSo, paya-
bic SIS weekly and expenses Position per
marent, Reference. Enclose self-addressed
gtamped envelope, The National Star
Building, Chicago, 81 15-l1
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

You can always find the best
and juciest of Steak at Gerbing 81
Sons MS well as everything else
that is good in the meat line.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

vince even Pueblo man that its con-
strucdon would be an unwiss operation
tor The state. II our Pueblo friends
want to do the fair thing they will drop
the state canal scheme and ask the legis.
lature to give the 100000 worth Of work
already done to some corporation which
will see enough busineas nthe enterprise
to complete II.
The sseePsors ~ the various counties
In the state we're in convention in Denver
last week. comforting together for the
purpose Of agreeing upon suggestions TO
make to tho legislature in regard to
amendments TO the revenue laws. A
large number Of changes will be proposed.
II the combined efforts Of the assesson
and the Legislature will give us IN equit-
able revenue law which will cause the
burdens OF taxation TO fall equally upon
all, they will deserve hearty vote Of
thanks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

"A reduction in the cost Of text books
is one Of the demands OF the day. We
would not advise the present Legislature
TO undertake to provide q remedy, but
they could empower committee to in
quire into the matter and give the next
general assembly valuable data for pro-
yiding state publishing house or in
come other way enable the people to es-
cape the greed Of the book trust.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Last week we overlooked the impor-
tant fact that Representative Crowley
was member OF the committee on ca
nails and reservoirs. He has introduced
a bill for reservoir at Twin lakes and
two others, each appropriating $1,000 for
bridges over the Arkansas river in Ctero
county.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

1"sss1' - ~ ~ . tf-''0sh''se
], f. J. Smith, cashier OF tho above named
bank, do solemnly swear to the best of my
knowledge and belief that the above is u full,
true and complete statement OF the affairs OF
said bank ut the close of business on Nom
day, January I, a. d.. 1877.
L. ]. Smith. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
6th day OF January, 1877. Ny commission cx.
pircs Dec. 10. 1900.
TALMI +. Goppiso, Js.. Notary Public.
ILsl se.u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
N CHURCH pIRgcrOny

YowLER CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching Services every sunday evening.
Sunday School every Sunday at III ". IN.
Singing practice every alternate Sunday q
II q. IN.
Church SOcinla every two weeks.
ltgv. II. y. bAKER, Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

Senator Swink has place on two
important committees-agriculture and
irrigation, and labor.
AS we go to press artesian well No.
4 is down almost 1000 feet and the drill
is in the second Dakota sandstone, the
quality Of which promises large flow
Mr.. McVay thinks that by tomorrow he
will have splendid well.
w. G. Fritter of Boise City, Idaho,
has been in this vicinity this week look
ing after real estate interests.
Advertising in the right place at the
right time will help any business. It
will open new avenues OF trade and will
make travel on the old avenues smoother
and easier.
We have lately largely added to our
stock of stationery for commercial Job
printing. Our merchants and business
men will find the Enterprise office well
equipped to fill all their orders for Job
printing in the very best manner. Their
work is solicited.
w. r. Gibson will in the spring i'm
prove portion of his Holbrook real
estate. He will plant whole 40 acres
with Missouri pippin apples. He is an
ardent admirer of and has greut faith in
the Holbrook country.
Call at the Enterprise office and get
n free sample copy Of the Farm, Field
and Fireside, splendid weekly paper,
which is being dubbed with the Enter
prise at low figure.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
AROUND THE CORNERS.

Sunday School at the vroman school house
every Sunday at p. III. Albert Bailey.
Superintendent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21

DIR: PURSES office is now over
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-21
Statement

OF the condition OF the State nanE OF Rock,
Ford. located at Rocky Ford. Colo. at the
close Of business, January I. 1897:
RESOURCES.