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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
Santa Fe Excursions.

Tennessee, Centennial and Information.
nj Exposition, Nashville May l to Oct.
81 Rate SO per cent OF double the one
way lowest regular first class rate by
route Of ticket. Tickets may be sold
daily up to and including Oct. 10. Con-
tinuous passage transit limits in each
direction. Final limit for return Nov. Z. i.
Colorado Christian Endeavor Union,
Canon City. June 1920 Fare from
Rocky Ford and return s4.15. Tickets
on sale June IS and 10 limited for return
June 81.
Meeting State Pharmaceutical Asso-
citation Manitou June 22-2I. Fare md
one fifth on certificate plan provided so
or more are in attendance by rail and
paid full fare on going trip.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

There seems to be no limit to tho
markets which business enterprise opens
up for the products Of the Rocky Ford
country. Samples OF our watermelons
have reached the Pacific const. Our canta-
loupes have arrived in New York City in
perfect condition md been eaten with
great relish. And now we have begun to
feed the aristocracy Of Europe on our ST.
perior alfalfa fed lambs. Tho first ship.
ment Of these was made ten days since
by G. r. Wilson, who accompanied them
from Chicago to Scotland. Other ship
ments will follow. II the venture shall
prove financial success another agsi.
cultural speciality will be added to Rocky
Ford's extensive list.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

Unexpected obstacles have prevent.
ed starting the churn at the creamery
but the first butter will he made this
week.
Remember DIR. Quayle's lecture, it is
full of fun, eloquence and wisdom.
In his new store DR.. Kearby is en-.
joying all the facilities afforded by one
Of the finest drug rooms in southern
Colorado. The interior finish and fur
nishing is first-class in every particular.
"A. Forder, the sheep man, is in from
his sheep ranch this week. He did not
feed any sheep last winter fearing the
market would be overstocked, and think ks
that tho remunerative prices received by
feeders were largely due to the proposed
tariff on wool.
DIR. Sigman's residence and office
are now in the fine residence Of L. + +.
Godding, Sr.
A long felt want has just been sup.
piled by the opening Of feed store by
W. l.. Harris and Chas. Daring iu the
building recently vacated by DIR. Kenrby
They will keep n full stock of hay, grain
and feed Of all kinds in quantities to suit
purchasers.
Don't borrow but subscribe for the
Enterprise.
The picnic season is now Mt hand.
Rocky Ford canno. equal California
for flowers but We have great variety
OF beauties.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
"A nation may be judge by its holi

"A nation may be judge by its holi-
days, and to no nation can come grand.
or day tlian the one celebrated Saturday
last. A dny chosen when nature is at its
lovcliest, when flowers unfnrl the colors
OF tie flaa md blue skies bend lovingly
over the last camping places OF those
who wore the blue. Not "a day OF mourn
ing this, but Of solemn rejoicing. Re-
joicing for the men who knew not selfish
ness nor fear and SO obeyed their coun-
try's call. Men WHO lie today, perhaps.
in alien graves, their only personal mon.
nment numbered headstone, but men
who live immortal in Fame's unforgotten
roll as the saviors OF the union, the teach
ers Of patriotism!-Ex.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
Business men will do wellto note the
change in time Of closing mail.

-Business men will do well to note the
change in time OF closing mail.
Important changes will be found in
the Santa Fe time card in this issue.
Fine rains blessed tho valley Sun
day and Monday. II this is to continue
the work of the irrigator will be gene.
Our gardeners arc making large
shipments OF peas TO Denver, Lead
vile, Cripple Creek and Colorado
Springs.
The new piping Inns been placed in
artcsian well No. and it is flowing the
nsual amount OF water but not yet con-
nected with tho mains.
Buy fly screens for your windows for
the comfort OF your wife even il You have
to economize on tobncco to afford the ex-
penditure.
Water Superintendent Archer OF the
Santa Fe was caller Mt tho EnterprSe
Office last week to secure copy OF the
government analysis OF our artesinn
water. The action OF this water on the
iron casing is causing moro careful in
ouiry rs to It's chemical elements.
AT recent meeting Of Otero county
Republicans (McKinley-gold wing it
was decided to hold primaries Sept. llth
md county convention Sept 18th ut
Rocky Ford. The call invites the CO.
operation Of ull Republicans who are in
sympathy with the present administra-
tion and believe in the principles OF the
Republican party.
Everybody who attends public en-.
tertainment is supposed to go for the
purpose Of hearing what is to be said.
Sometimes this presumption is not ius.
titled by the facts. A portion OF the aud
iepce at recent gatherings in Rocky Ford
seem to have been present to be heard
instead Of hearing. Such confusion is
generally noted in the rear seats. Those
who have entertainments in charge
should protect the listening portion Of
their audiences from annoyance by those
who must talk in season and out of sea-
son. Those who cannot pay respectful
attention to tho pro2ram should be re-
guested to adjourn to the sidewalk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
CHURCH NEWS.

Episcopal services will be he Id at
X. p. hall next Sunday evening by Rev.
II. b. Smith OF La Junta.
On account Of the dedication OF tho
Baptist church no services will be held
in. either tho Presbyterian or NJ. 4.
churches next Sunday morning. The
usual services will be held in both in the
evening.
Tho Presbyterian Ladies' Aid So.
ciety will meet with Mrs. DIR. Pollock
next Thursday afternoon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
WIN. .. Swink Dies us a Result Of a
Kick from Horse.


Kick from u Horse.
Saturday afternoon our citizens were
startled by the report that our esteemed
.fellow-citizen, VIM. 8. Swink, had re-
crived probably fatal injuries at his ranch
45 miles south OF Rocky Ford. The cir
cumstances were as follows: Saturday
morning he saddled somewhat wild
horse for the purpose Of driving up other
horses. The horse was addict. d to buck
ing but Mr.. Swink WIS u fearless horse
man and did not care for this. However,
in some way in dismounting from tho an
imaI he received terrible kick in the
stomach from both the horses feet. It
was at once seen that the injury was most
serious. e. j. Smith, who had arrived a
short time before for two-days' hunt,
went Immediately to Timpas on the San
tn Fe, distance OF 80 miles and wired
for DR.. Fentou. The 45 miles was driven
by Louis Swink and the doctor i'll about
four hours, they arriving there about 6
p. m. DR.. Fenton found that since the
injury Mr.. Swink had received every pos
sible attention and that SO serious was
the nature OF the hurt that he could not
have saved the unfortunate mans life
had lie been on the ground at the time
BY the administration OF opiates pain
was relieved and stimulants preserved
Mr.. Swink's life until 8 o'clock Sunday
morning when he quietly passed away:
VIM. S. Swink was born in Schuyler
county, ILL.,, Dec. Is. 1864, dyiug in his
thirty-third year. He was u man of gen.
erous impulses, earnest and honest, a
loving and induigent husband and father
and commanded the esteem OF wide
circle OF friends md acquaintances
The deceased was a son OF Senator and
Mrs. Swink. He leaves wife and one
child and wide circle OF relatives and
friends to mourn his sad and untimely
death. The stricken widow and the sor-
rowing relatives have the warmest SYM
pathies OF tho community.
Saturday evening Louis Swipk started
fran the ranch to bring Mrs. Swink from
Rocky Ford, but the night being dark
and stormy and tho country wild lie got
lost and did not reach Rocky Ford until
a. m. Sunday.
The body was brought to Rocky Ford
Sunday evening and funeral services
held Tuesday afternoon. Religious ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. Warren
Mayo, the burial ceremonies being con-
Quoted by the Odd Fellows OF which or
der Mr.. Swink WIS IN honored member.
A great throng Of sympathizing friends
were present and the length OF the pro-
cession was unprecedented in the history
OF Rocky Ford fundrals, reaching almost
from the cemetery to the home Of the
stricken family.
Immediately behind tho hearse was
led Mr.. Swink's favorite saddle horse.
Mr.. Swink's business being largely III
cattle, roundup in which he was inter
ested was postponed to allow about thir-
ty cowboys to attend the funeral. They
were present ON horseback md formed a
prominent feature Of the procession.
All the towns and all portions Of the
county were literally represented mt the
funeral. Odd Fellows were present TO
tho number OF about seventy five.
La Junta sent large delegation OF
Odd Fellows to attend the funeral. :
Business was practically suspended in
Rocky Ford during the funeral cere
monies.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

Cutting nlfalfa is the program with our
farmers just now.
Plenty OF water in the canal now md
farmers using it to great advantage.
Bert Welborn OF Fowler was visiting
here Sunday.
NV. Parker and Thos. Cage left for
tho Red River country Sunday seeking
wealth.
DR.. Reed and son OF Fowler were in
Olney Thursday to meet relatives from
Kansas.
Hurry and John Gull and Bert Robin.
son Of bradbury assisted tho Olney team
in the ball game.
Tho Olney Swipers md the Alfalfas
crossed bats with the score 81 to IA in
favor OF the Alfnlfas. Gilbert umpire,
All neighboring towns invited to come
this way.
Elmer Hostler, ditch rider, spent Sun.
day with his folks at Ordway.
Saml. Andrews and wife attended the
wedding Of Vernon Rowe and Miss Ma.
BILE johnson at Ordway Sunday. Best
wishes and few sorrows be with Mr.. and
Mrs. Rowe.
HALLS Mills Of the Glenn Falls Live
Stock Co. was mt Olney Sunday to meet
his sister, Miss Stella from Colorado
Springs who will visit her parents for n
few days.
VIM. Auckland has arrived from Mex
leo, where he has purchased several hun.
dred head OF cattle. Will Is getting to
be quite cattle man.
Rev. Corey Of Ordway hold services Mt
Olney Sunday night last and announced
that he would preach ono evening this
week.
We are in receipt OF news OF the steady
recovery Of w. I. Tarbox OF Ordwoy.
Many persons from this vicinity will he
pleased to learn this.
Bradford Hale returned to Las Anirnns
10 look after his farm there. His orch.
ard here is looking nicely.
Strawberries, home grown, are begin.
ming to ripen now. Next strawberry
md ice cream social-when shall il be?
Mr.. Steward, >brother OF Charley OF
Rocky Ford, was visiting his old.time
friends, Barnes and Comstock last week.
Ben White has gone into the pet show
business. He now has five young coops
which he caught near the river Monday.
Messrs. Decker and Enyart were mt
Pueblo last week on business.
John Auckland has had one or two
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
OBITUARY..

CHARLES I. TEwEs, SR., was born
Oct. 10th, 1927, and died ut his home
ncar Rocky Ford, Mny %, 1897. For
thirty years he was consistent member
Of the church Of Christ. He came to
Rocky Ford nine years ago and united
by letter with the NJ. E. church OF this
place remaining momber during his res.
idence here. He associated himself
with tho /. .. .. +. in May. 1852, at
Cincinnati, Ohio. Tho relatives Of the
deceased have the sympathies Of our
entire community. The services were
conducted by the Odd Fellows Sunday
afternoon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
o EcEIvER's SALE OF DITCH STOCK.

Notice IL hereby given that IN pursunaI
with an order madc by the district court 4
Otcro county on April 10 1881. In the case 4
Joanna :. Manning. plaintiff. vs.. A.. Moons1
defendant, will offer At public SALE at Y
front door Of the ptstofhcc In the ioun :
ROCKY Ford, Oicru county. At 10 O'Clock q. 4
on saturday. July q 1891. thirtccn ti3, shan
OF the capital stock OF tho Rocky Ford CaniI
Reservoir. Land Loan and trust Co. OF
par value OF 800 pcr share. The prpcoci, !
said sale viii be applied Ms follows: i.t.
the payment OF the costs and CT penscs OF u
proceeding: I'd to tho payment OF ono note !
fi50 nni Interest. executed by the Ahy
named defendant TO the order OF a. u. B.
intcrvcnOr In said casc; any surplus rcmaf
Ing to be paid to above named plaintiff. Tes}
Of snlc. cnsh In hand. Said Is shares will !
offered as u whole or In parcels "a the rcceiri
may decide proper for the best Interests
parties concerned, and u offered In pare
only so many eharcs will lie sold ~ arc j
quired to satisfy said note, costs and 2
pcnscs. q. M. HALL. Receiver.
Rocky Ford. Colo. Juno .. 1907.
First insertion Juno =. 1897. last Inserts
July I. 1871. Is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

The Otcro County Horticultural So
ciety will hold its regular meeting ut
Rocky Ford next Saturday, June 9Th.
The program will include the following
topics: Cultivation by II. o. McClain;
Strawberries. by F. w. Stanbridgc;
Summer Pruning by g. II. Taylor. The
Bee Keepers Association will meet nfter
the adjournment OF the horticultnrists.
Members are requested to bring samples
of berries, especially new varieties.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

The news OF the death OF w. 8. Swink
was received here With sorrow and the
sympathy Of the entire community is ex-
tended TO his family in their bereavment.
While there were no exercises Of pub
lie nature held on Decoration Day lib
eral use OF flags and bunting was made
by our business houses and residences,
making very pretty display.
Considerable talk has been going on
for some time past in favor Of selecting
place for cemetery, and now that the
future of Fowler is assured the attention
Of the Cemetery Association is called to
the necessity Of taking some action in the
premises.
A large number Of our citizens attend
ed the Decoration Day services ut Rocky
Ford.
DIR. Reed has gone to Pueblo for few
days.
Prof. Kent has gone to the mountains
for his summer vacation.
The school trustees have selected the
following teachers for the coming term:
Prof. Kent, who so ably conducted the
schools during the past term, and Bert
Weiland "a son Of Commissioner Wei
land) who has just finished q course at
college in Missouri.
One Of the most enjoyable eventa Of
the week took place ut the residence OF
d. b. Lee Saturday evening. Music,
Ice Cream, Strawberries, etc. 4.
A church social was given Mt Nepesta
last evening. A large delegation from'
Fowler attending.
Some OF our neighbors on the Chico
ho1 ols.,bk n n ndtnu HnQRlnv-
resulting in split ear and n lecerated
scalp. The injured man's wounds were
dressed by DR.. Reed.
Work on the Hotel Sigafoos is pro-
crossing rapidly under the direction OF
Sam jolly Of Colorado Springs.
Work on the new Apishipa siphon will
bo commenced at once.
Prosperity is written on the face OF
everything around Fowler.
F. Sims has several eastern friends
visiting him.
New furniture arriving on nearly cv-
cry train this week speaks volumes.
A slight mishap whereby one car was
deraiied occurred hero this morning, do
laying the train short time.
Inc recclpts OF H1lk ut tho Sktn st't-
ton hnve increased nearly one.half
during the past week.
Thompson 4 Atkinson are pushing the
new grist mill building rs rapidly as
possible.
Fowler is building up so rapidly TINT
there is u great deal OF discussion rs to
the advisibility OF incorporating.
Harry Rushmer OF Rocky Ford is here
overhauling the drug store.
Supt. Dyer OF the Santa Fe spent
few hours in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens visited Rocky Ford Sunday.
Miss Eta Leo was the guest OF Mrs.
Cal. Foulke, Rocky Ford last Friday.
Apishnpn creek was so high Monday
evening that it was impassnble and
number Of teams were compelled to camp
there over night.
Work on the new Apishnpa bridge is
progressing rs rapidly Us the frequent
high water will pcrmit.
b. F. Powell has large force OF mon
at work driving piles, etc. to strengthen
tho banks Of the High Lie
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

Mr.. Isaac Horner, proprietor OF the
Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and one
Of the most widely known men in the
state WINS cured OF rheumatism after three
years Of suffering. Ho says: II have
not sufficient command OF language to
convey any idea Of how suffered, my
physicians told me that pothing could be
done for me; and my friends were fully
convinced that nothing but death could
relieve me OF my suffering. In June,
1894. Mr.. Evans, then salesman for the
Wheeling Drug Co., recommended Cham.
berlaiu's Pain Balm. At this time my
foot and limb were swollen to more than
double their normal size and it seemed
to me my leg would burst, but soon after
began using the Pain Balm, the swell.
ing began to decrease, the pnin to leav>,
and now l consider that am entirely
cured. For sale by Kedrby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
Populist Meeting.

The Populist Central Commit
tee is requested to meet at Rocky
Ford, Saturday, June 18th at 2
p. III. for the purpose of consul
tation filling vacancies, etc.
1-2 N. W. TERRY. Chm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

|. The officers of the Great Plains
Storage Co. and editorial visitors who
were to have seen the Rocky Ford conn
try last week postponed tho visit until
this morning when they were shown
around by Hon. J. H. Crowley, W. 9.
Steele and Frank Crowley. Particulars
OF their visit may be expected next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

And now Colorado Springs wants
tho Soldiers Home and is starting n
movement to control the 18th general as
eembly to that end. Tue Arkansas val
ley will have to do more hustling with
tho next Legislature than it did with the
last il the removal to Foft Lyon is Be-
cured,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

attacks of hemorrhage and is not mending
as expected. He is very weak from loss
Of blood. We hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Our community will he sorry to learn
Of the death OF W. 8. Swink caused by
the kick Of a horse.
SUN Down.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

Take advantage of Maxwell's
overstocked line of SHOES and
buy at the low prices that he is
now offering.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

-"The Life that now is" by DR.. W. A..
Qunyle of Kansas City, at the Opera
House, june IL. Admission % cents.
Rererved seats at Kearby's without ex-
ira charge.
Moro rain Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Manning's store room is UNDER
going extensive repairs.
"a Tribute to the Rocky Ford La
dies" is crowded out until next week, but
it will not spoil.
%. w. Fenlason will soon begin n
good brick dwelling on his 10 acre
ranch east OF town.
The w. II. G. will give an leo Cream
and Strawberry Social at I. o. q. F. hall
next Thursday evening, June 10. Ad-
mission free. Refreshments % cents.
Everybody go and have good time.
The Loveland Reporter gives one OF
its ex-patrons an extensive ronst from
which we make the following extract:
"He is equally mt home whether courting
nice girl, or getting drunk in Denver,
or playing poker in Chinese laundry"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
THURSDAY. JUNE 8, 1897.

The alfalfa hay harvest has begun
End The click OF the mower will be heard
uutil the Thanksgiving turkey has been
killed,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

FOWLER CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching Services every Sunday evening.
Sunday School every Sunday mt 10 ~. M.
Singing practice every alte rnatc Sunday at
II q. IN,
Church SOoIals every two weeks.
REV. B. +. BAKER, Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
A Pair Of Agricultural Twins.

Fort Collins is now as handsome rs the
sweetest of summer girls.-Fort Collins
Couries.
Rocky Ford just now is another Of the
same sort. Shake!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

-Maxwell's adj. offers some
great Inducements this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
FALLEN HEROES HONORED.

Decoration Day Services Under the
Auspices Of the G. A. r. and
w. Il. C.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

WANTED-sEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN
~ OF women TO travel for responsible cstnb.
~. snsa t,i house In Colorado Salary $50, pnya-
lnanent, Reference. Enclose scif.ndIresscd
building Chicago. ,i, s.i
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

v! or women to travel for rcsponsji,lc ,sfah
iished house in Colorado. Salary $50. pawn
pic SO weekly and expenses. Position nor.
nancnt; Reference. Enclose sclf1idrcssci
stamped envelope. The National, Star
buhuihs' NuicNkD. lL--l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03
OTBRO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
OLNEY.

OLNEY CHURCH DtREcroRY.
sunday School In tho school house every
sunday ut 2::D O'clock p. IN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-06-03

Mo. p. Time Card
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
A llalIatilie II ach.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. April D.
Special.-Aanage KrombOltz has made
arrangements for large ball TO be given
at the Princess Anne Hotel on Monday
evening. and has issued invitations TO
large numbers OF Norfok's smart set TO
be present on that occasion.
Music Will be furnished by the Princess
Anne Orchestra. and dancing will be In
duged in until u o'clock.
Special complimentary trains will be
run by the railroad leaving Norfolk 1T
1880 p. NJ. in order that the Richmond
people coming down by the Chesapeake
and Ohio may connect, and returning at
u midnight.
The management requests that a cor
dial invitation be extended 10 Richmond
people who desire TO participate.
Mrs. George Marshall. who has occu-
pied the Chicago cottage for two seasons
past. has recently purchased that place
Of Mrs. Richardson. and Is now at the
Beach preparing for the coming season.
Mrs. Marshall is accompanied by her
niece. Miss Lucy Neal, Of Danville, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
PREsIDINT PORFIRlO DfAZ.
A Great Man Who Has accomplished Great
Results for Mexico.

IT consider President porfirlo Diaz OF
Mexico one of the greatest men OF the
~ esent day" remarked Charles Dudley
Warner Yesterday afternoon, on arriving
from Mexico.
president Diaz has accomplished more
during the twenty years of his admin
istration than had been accomplished ny
his predecessors since the republic was in
stituted. lie Is In every way most re-
markable man. lie seems TO possess a
will OF iron, but iron clothed In silken gar
ments, ana with "A gentle force that over
r.des all obstacles in time. lie possesses
an abs 1lute knowledge OF his country ana
his people that is marvellous. lie never
makes an error OF Judgment in this re-
spect and 1t must be owing TO his famE-
iarIty with the most minute "details OF tho
habits and thouy hts OF the Mexicans
gen. rally that he has been able TO create
such an enviabe record for enterprise
and political sagacily.
1T seems TO have been the aim OF Pres
ident Diaz to make his empire-for he Is
in every sense an Emperor-impervious
TO the attacks of the outer world. TINS
from financial standpoint. He mas
accomplished this by maintaining tno
credit OF the republic. lie has paid All
obligations in gold. and by doing TINS
he has made II possible Tor Mexican secur-
tiles TO obtain excellent values In the
markets OF Europe. and 10 attract capital
with which 10 develop she unlimitci
recources of the great country over which
he rules
'TIe has pushed education until the
common schools are feature OF every
community.
The Mexican Government does not es-
tahlish the value OF its coinage when That
coinage is silver II mints the bar metal
into coin and receives per cent, profit
upon the amount mintod. The silver
money may be worth anything. and is
not considered In the grand total Of the
country's resources. Gold Is given TO for
eig1 investors. credit IL kept up.and
manufactures are attracted. President
Diaz discourages the importation or
goods By a practically prohibitory tarir.
The result OF this has beeen the estaD-
lishment OF factories throughout the
republic. and II IL this cause hich is re-
sponsible for the progress which is being
made in that country
president Diaz is the absolute arbifer
OF the destInies OF the people. His VIII
IS law and absolute. He has nodded the
Congress 10 his will. has overthrow ali
dit,ons OF the Mexicans. and. by magnii-
cent innovations, has fostcrcd the cause
OF real industry and set the wheels NOV
ing in localities where but a few years
ago all was ignorance and inervatlon.
Dfaz is a great man.-New Orleans Times
Democrat.