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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Resolutions of Conilolence.

The following resolutions express the
sentiments OF respect and coincidence en-
tcrtained by Rocky Ford Lodge, No. 81
I. q. o. F.:
Resolved, That in the death OF Bro. G..
p. Saiyer our Lodge has lost worthy
and honored member, md the commu-
nifty u most upright and respected citi.
zen: that while we deplorc the loss to our
Lodge we recognize the overruling hand
OF TN allwiso Providence and that our
loss is Bro. Salyer's gain.
Resolved, That this Lodge as mcm-
bership express our deepest regrets and
deplore the loss OF his companionship.
BE it further
Resolved, That this Lodge tender it's
sympathy to the bereavcd family, and
that onr charter be draped for period
of thirty days, and that n copy of these
resolutions be spread upon our records
and a copy be presented to the family,
and also published in the Rocky Ford
pupeTs. &. NJ. HALL,
II. A. DAwLEY,
A. T. KouNs.
Com.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Our public schools now have an en-
rolIment of 800. 1t is difficult to pro-
vide buildings fast enough for the rapid
ly increasing school population.
"A new safe ornaments Price 4
Lance's counting room. Burglars will
please take notice that it is for books in
stead OF cash.
The Ladies' of the NJ. E. church will
serve oysters Friday evening from six to
nine o'clock at G.. A. r. Hall. Price 25c.
BY order Of Com.
-Hilfikers store has put in new and
very handsome cash register.
One corner OF the Rocker Hagen
block has been ornamented with q large
watermelon sign, calling attention to
Gibson & Fenlason's real estate office.
We this week publish society di-
rectory which is intended to include all
tho various societies and clubs in Rocky
Ford. II any omissions are noted or any
errors discoyered we should be pleased
to be informed OF the facts TINT the prop
or corrections may be made.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The January semi-annual statement
of the State Bank Of Rocky Ford makes
n mont exrellont showing, both for the
bank and tire increasing business Of the
Rocky Ford country. In July las. the
bank held s79,l20.27 in deposits. On
January lsl tho amount OF deposits was
sl4G,176.9a an increase Of sG7,f56.65, or
nbout 81 per cent in six months. In July
last the lonus aud discounts were $780,
D7?.os. BY Janmiry LIST. 1898, this por.
tion OF the bank's business had grown to
sii5. 2S97s-ar Increase of SGl,3lT.70. or
;,bou. 80 per cent In siz months. These
figures fo:cibly indicate the rapid growth
OF tho Rocky Fosl country. Gan nny
ether sse,ion Of tho state, outside of a
mushroom ,niiii:,.: camp. made a better
showing!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
OBITUARY..

G. P. SALYRR died at his home in
Rocky Ford, Jan. 2s, in his ffty-third
year. He was born in Fayette county,
Ind, April 8, l345. On Dec. z, 1868 he
wus unitod in marriage to Miss Julia
Morrow, who survives him. To this
union were born three children, only one
surviving. About August, 1888 he with
his wife and two youngest children came
to ColorndO, seeking better climate for
the children. A few months after. their
arrival in Colorado Grace was called to
mitted to remain until about five years
ago. Mrs. Rose Wilson is the only liv-
ing child.
During the first years Of his life in
Colorado Mr.. Salyer engaged in farming.
The netted gem cantaloupe was his fav-
orite crop, in raising which he was emil
nently successful, as we'll as in securing
profitable market. Ho always took
great pride in doing this work well, rs
he did i'll all lines Of business in which
he engaged.
March 8, 1894 Mr., salyer was appointed
postmaster ut Rocky Ford, which place
he filled to the entire satisfaction Of nine
tenths of the patrons OF the Office. He
evinced unusual enterprise in providing
building and furnishings for the Office.
Rocky Ford will be fortunate IL always
favored with rs competent postmaster
as was G. p. Salyer. Failing health
compelled him to tender his reeignation
about Nov. ], but ut ths time OF his
death was still in possession OF the Office.
His final illness dated from Jan. 81,
being taken with the grippe. Not being
strong ho wns unable to maintain long
battle for life and passed. away at 2:45
p. m. Jan. %. He expressed q willing
ness to go and prayed the Giver OF all
good to forgive his sins.
The deceased was member OF the I.
O. o. F. and Rebekah Lodges. Funer-
nj services were held ut the Presbyterian
church conducted by Rev. Warren Mayo.
The church was crowded and many Of the
numerous sympnthizing friends were un-
able to obtain entrance. At the ceme-
terry the body was inferred with the
beautiful ceremonies OF the Odd Fellows
rituRi.
Mr.. Salyer was a progressive public
spirited citizen, kind hearted and gener-
Gus to all. over willing to lend helping
hand to those in need.
Very many friends OF tho widow and
surviving daughter sorrow with them in
their Bereavement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Tho leo & Storage Co. directors bcltl
business meeting yesterday. They nre
very much pleased with the amount Of
ice thcy were enabled to store. which will
give the Mclongrowers. Association n
great advantage over all competitors
next season in handling the melon crop.
We have ON hand for next week an
excellent article on the culture OF the
prune, which is destined to bo one OF the
important crops OF the valley
That fine lot Of new job typo OF the
latest styles arrived few days since md
hns already been used in number OF
excellent jobs Of letter heads, cs,r,ls, etc.
II you want tho nca,ost nul best OF job
printing come TO tho Enterprise Office
and you'll make no mistake. Call md
see samples Of our late work.
On account Of counterfeit slOO silver
certificates in circulation Secretary Gagc
has decided to call in nll notes of that
denomination. Our readers will great
~ oblige the NATIONAL treasury by at
once sending in all OF those elO0 notes
they have in their bureau drawers.
1t il said that tho Russian thistle
cut and stacked like hay makes excellent
fodder. But wo don't want TO SEQ this
pest plentiful enough in tho Arkansas
valley to justify giving tho experiment n
trial.
Two newspapers for tho price OF one.
See advertisement in another column.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Comfortable Revolv-
ing Office Chairs and best
quality of Reed Rockers at
REIFEL'S.
Fraternal Insurance Hinted

How odd it will seem to begin
writing it 1900! But in only two
years more those then living will
drop the familiar figures, "1S-"
which, for one hundred years,
have preiixed the coming of every
new year. The beginning of n
new century will be an important
event in the annals of time. But
although this great event is only
two years hence, yet many, aye,
even some who read these lines,
will not then be living to hear the
glad bells "ring out the old, ring
in the new" century. The Book
of Time" will have been closed
for very many. Let us be wise
and keep our house in order and
loved ones protected. "A. o. u. w.
Record,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

posing Penalties for the Violation OF Such
Regulations"
To II ordained by the Board OF Trustees of
the Incorporated Town OF Rocky Ford:
SIC. /. Every saloon, bar or other place
where spirltous, vinous, malt or other liquors
arc kept. sold. bartcrcd, exchanged and given
or given away, shall be closed aud kept closed
from twelve O'Clock ut midnight until six
oc9ei. ,Ii.'. in the . morning Of every 1ay il tho
week. and on sunday, or the first day OF tho
week. MS aforesaid. the said places hcreiube-
foro in this section mentioned shall bc closed
at twelve o'clock ut midnight on Saturday OF
each and every week and kept closed until
six o'clock In tho morning OF the following
Monday OF each and every week: that during
tho time and times herein specified IN which
the said saloons. bars and other places urc to
be kega be- of ny ka wh
given away. and no person or persons whom
socycr. other Than those connected with the
saloon. bar or other place or places as aforc-
said shall be permitted to be or remain In or
around the same. but all aud every such per-
son or persons shall bo expelled and put out
OF the same. Any and every person convict
cd OF violating any OF the provisions OF this
section shall BE- pnniShcd BY iine Of not les
ono hundred dollars tsiOOj, or imprisoned not
less thnn ten days nor more than thirty days.
or by both such fine nnd nnprisonmcn ut the
discretion Of the police maglstratc; and IL II
shall appear that II person or persons not cul-
p.loyed IN aud about the business US aforesaid.
shall bv permitted to remain In the said sa-
loon or other place or places us aforesaid.
such fact shall bc primn fncic evidence In
favor OF the guilt of the accused party or par
ties.
Passed this 2sih day OF january. a. d.. 1875
4 majority of MI the iiembcrs being present,
Hall. Rocker. Randall and Gcrbing ~ voting
IT,. 81 W.. McDoNAtD.
Attest. Mayor.
II, e, RUSUNEn, ji.it
yowu clcrlS aud Recorder
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
The Great Value Of Crcameries.

The Lougmont creamery reports hav;
cream during tho past year. The cream
cries in Fort Collins, Lovelnnd, Long
mont and Boulder have been a great
boon for the farmers during the past
few years OF financial depression when it
was almost an impossibility to secure
money on any kind OF agricultural prod
ucts. Tho cream check received every
Is days enabled the farmer to purchase
many articles Of necessity for tho family
and at the same time keep out OF debt
for the same.-Fort Collins Express.
The Rocky Ford creamery offers SIM
liar profitable rcsults for Otero county
formers il they will ouly give TINT ntten-
ton to the diary which its value us a
money. maker deserves.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The evil effects Of cigarette smoking
Iro plainly visible among number Of
Fort Collins boya II within the bounds
OF the law the city council should pro-
hibit the sple Of cigarettes within the cor
pocate limits OF tho town. A cigarette
ordinance strictly enforced would be n
.God.send to many youth who is now
rapidly travelling tho road which leads
10 .nentnl and phyuical Distinction
Fort Collins Express.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Silver has scored one victory since
our last Issue. The Tellcr resolution
declaring U. 8. bonds payable in coin
gold or silvcr) passed the senate. 1t
VIA defeated in tho House but the
strength of silver sentiment in the SEN
;te is such Us to insure the defeat Of any
legislation plcdging the nation to tho
gold STANDARD.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The wiclntn Eagle in frantic edi-
forinl asks: lCan They Steal tho Arknn-
eas Rivcrf" No, we Of the Arkansas val
Icy in Colorado, have not stolen the river
but have applied it to the most beneficial
'nsc Ioseible-- making desert blossom
with marvellous frniifuincss. II the
Nichita editor had his way tho produc-
tive fields and orchards OF this portion OF
Colombo would he deprived Of the source
OF their life and relapse back TO the con-
troll OF cactus and coyote-and for what
purpose? Only that little more muddy
water might lnzily low through the
banks Of the Arknnsas in Sumner county
Ks. The position Of the Wichita farm.
ers hns the b;,sis of neither law nor CON-
mon ecnsc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Parties interested will do well to no.
tice that the sale Of state lands advertised
in another column has been postponed to
March 9th and the place OF sale changed
to Rocky Ford, in front OF the post Office.
If you want any kind OF legal blanks
call at the Enterprise office: II we do
not happen to have on hand what you
want Il will soon be provided.
Our liberal offer..giving two weekly
papers for the price Of one-is attracting
we received one order from Kansas aud
another from Nebraska, each paying u
year in advance, emitting the subscriber
to the Denver Weekly Times-Sun one
year. The Times-Sbn is double the size
of the Enterprise and filed with news
and choice miscellany.
1.-THE card OF J. A. johnson, agent
for the Pueblo Marble Works, will be
found in another column. Mr.. johnson
is prepared to fill orders for all grades OF
monuments at fair prices. Give homo
man chance to take your orders for
such work.
We regret to learn thnt Frank Crow
ley has resigned the superintendency OF
the Experiment station. For some
months past the Great Plains Storage
Co. people have wanted him to cast his
lot with them and help develop portion
Of eastern Colorado. He has been offered
good inducements and will start an ex-
perimental fruit farm near Holly. The
Great Plains Go. is anxious to have a
successful growing orchard on their lands
as soon ns possible, that the capacity OF
the country in that direction may be
proven. They have done we'll in secur-
ing Mr.. Crowley's services.
AT meeting Of tho Melongrowers
Association directors last Saturday the
contract for cantaloupe crates for next
season was awarded to II. +. Hagen.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
CHURCH NEWS.

A. H. Page is doing some excellcnt
blackboard drawing for the NJ. Z. Sun
day school.
-Rev. b. A. +. Eaton will fill the NJ.
E. pulpit ncxt Sunday in tho absence OF
Rev. G. E. Burton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

"A fine assortment Of
Furniture of the best de-
signs and quality and low
est prices is attracting pur-
chasers from all over the
county to Reifel's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Tho Horticultural Society yesterday
discussed Pears and Spraying. The
next meeting will be held at Crowley's
Fairview orchard, Wednesday, March 2,
and will be specially for testing spraying
appliances. Several now sprnyers will
be present. All fruitGrowers who have
sprayers are urged to bring them for
trial. Everybody bring their dinners
and have q March picnic.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Cbairmnn Daimler, OF the county
commissioners, says the In Junta Tri-
bnpe, received letter yesterday from
the chairman OF the Pueblo board, in
which hc accepts the invitation extended
tho commissioners Of the countice Of
Fremont, Pueblo, Bent and Prowers, to
ioin with our commissioners in the work
ri devisirg ways and meansto raise funds
for creditablc display OF Arkansas val
lev products at the Omaha exposition.
All the commissioners thus far heard
frcm express themselves as being heart
lily in sympathy with the project.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

--TGe S.ockgrowcrs convention Mt
Denver lust week was great success OK
ccpt in one feature tho barbecue. In
spite Of fences and police mob took
posscssion OF tho tables and the delegates
for whom the banquet was designed did
not get .aa3e OF the rich viands. The
fact that ail OF the great amount OF
knives, forks, plates, cups, etc. which
were provided were carried of by the
mob indicates tho character OF the
crowd which took possession OF the
grounds. This incident will doubtless
l,e green in tho memory OF Denverites
for many moons and il will be years be-
jore tho hobos OF tho capital will have
another such nm oppor tunity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Our New County Officials.

Our New County OilicIRls.
Following is complete list OF tho new
county offices:
County Clerk-G. a. winchcll; dep.
uty. O. NJ. Robins.
Trensurer-C. G. Beerbohm; deputy,
Rufus Philips.
Sherifs-George Barr; deputy, Chas.
d. Steward.
Assessor-H. w. Adsmond.
Superintendent Of Schools-Mrs. Mary
J. Anderson.
Deputy District Attorney-Fred A.
Sabin.
County Attorney-O. q. Hess.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

j. W. Phenicie's great Cloth
ing Sale has furnished hundreds
with clothing at mnrvelously low
prices. And the sale yet contin-
ues with great activity. Now's
your time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

w A large dray load of
Furniture was sent to La
Junta buyers this week by
Reifel. All people want
good goods at cracker
Jack" prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
). We desire to have you examine our line Of
st. Joe Black Hosiery For women and children

II you want to get fight on your
hands say "barbecue" to Denver man
or to delegate to the late Stockgrowers,
convention.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

--Casebier, the Grocer, in Che
ney's Old Stand, keeps a good
stock of everything in his line
and invites your patronage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Cretcher's Pharmacy is head
quarters for Valentines, Comic
and Sentimental.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Four hundred tons of bright
Alfalfa hay for sale suitable fol-
baling or feed. Also good pms.
ture in connection.
Steele L. Beall.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire in this public manner to
thank our friends and neighbors for the
kindness and sympathy shown us during
the ordeal through which we have been
called upon to pass-the death Of our be-
loved husband and father. Also the I.
o. 0. + and ID. Of r lodges for the beau
tiful flowers. 1hcy hive our heartfelt
thanks for their kindness md assistance.
May Gods blessing be with you one and
all. Mrs. G. p. SALYEn,
Mn. AND Mis-. B. G. WILSON.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
-The Ice nnd Storage Co. made G

The Ice and Storage Co. made ex-
ceiient use OF the short cold snap getting
their Immense ice house about two-thirds
full OF excellent ice. About 1900 tons
are safely housed for use next summer
md Il will prove most valuable auxil-
snry in handling next years large pros
Eectiyc crop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Next week will be the last
week that Hnwkins' Department
Store will offer goods for sale in
Rocky Ford. Get your bargains
now.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Get your Bargains now, at
Hawkins Department Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

1t now seems that there is going to
&'e trouble in raising the funds necessary
to provide an exhibit OF the valley at the
Omaha exposition. County Attorney
Hubble of Pueblo has decided that the
commissioners have no legal authority to
mako an appropriation for that purpose.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

M e. CHURCH.
M. REv. q. r. BURTON, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday ut II o'clock n. M.
md evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening. Sunday Schoo. ut 10 q. M. Epworth
League sunday evening before preaching.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

BAPTIST CHURCH.
ID REv. II. l.. MITCHELL. Pastor.
sunday School st g:s5 q. IN. Preaching nt II
a. IN. aud evening. Young Peoples Union,
Sunday evening before preaching.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03


JEASErrA K, wife OF Rev. G.. e. Bur.
ton, died at the NJ. e. parsonage, Rocky
Ford, Monday. Jan. 81, at 8 o'clock a. m.
Mrs. Burton had been sufferer from
lung trouble for several years and came
to Colorado seeking health in July last.
After residence OF about three months
in Pueblo Bro. Burton was appointed to
tho Rocky Ford charge. The removal
from Illinois 10 Colorado was ut too late
date to be OF permanent benefit to the
sufferer md she steadily grew weaker
under tho incurnble wasting OF far nd.
vanced consumption. Mrs. Burton was
in her thirty-third year having been born
in Montgomery county. Ill, April Is.
1865. Funeral services were conducted
ut tho parsonage Monday evening by
tended by large number Of sympathiz.
ing friends. At midnight Monday Bro.
Burton started cast on his sad journey
taking tho body to Dawson, near SPRING
field, Ill. for burial. A devoted hus-
band and four small children arc loft to
mourn the departure OF loving wife and
mother. In this deep ail!iction the sor-
rowing husband hns the sympathy Of the
entirc community.
Mrs. Burton's affection was such that
she was not ablo to mingle with the con-
gregation which her husband has served
so acceptably but those who met her in
the home were deeply impressed with
her lovable Christian character.
Bro. Burton has given expression to
his great tliankfulness for the kindness
Of the church and very many friends
during tho protrncted illness of Mrs.
Burton.
LLOYD, son OF Mr.. md Mrs. Lee
Cannon, died ut their home in Rocky
Ford Sunday last Of Group, aged two and
hnlf yeurs. Funeral services were con-
Quoted ut the Presbyterian church Tues
day by Rev. Warren Mayo. The sor-
rowing parents arc comparative strangers
in our community but have much sym
pnthy expressed for them in this be-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Hawkins is now selling goods
ut Cost.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

(NATHoL1C CHURCH.
" FATHER O'FALEv, Pastor.
Services first and third Sunday In each
month mt II n. III. nnd in tho evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
yVoMAN's CLUB.
CHURCHES.

pREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.
L REV. wAnRgN MAYO. Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday Mt II o'clock u. M.
and In the evening. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening. Sunday School at 10 n. m. Chris
tian Endcavor Sunday evening before preach.
Ing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Our Lands IN Demand.

As IN evidence OF tho widespread de-
sire that exists to possess rich Rocky
Ford soil We submit the following list OF
sales recently made by Steele & Beal':
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Patrons Of tho Enterprise get all the
news, both home and foreign, under the
now plan presented in another column.
whereby tirst.class city weekly is pre-
eentcd to every subscriber.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Two for the
Price Of One!

The Rocky Ford Enterprise is not now
large enough to publish all the Local and Gen.
eral news which every family ought to have at
hand weekly. We attend to the home news in
good shape and have arranged a plan whereby
all our old readers and many new ones can
have the news of the nation and the world with
out extra cost. 1t is this:
The Denver Weekly Times.Sun
One of the best weekly journals in the west, will be
Sent Free TO Every Enterprise Subscriber
The only condition imposed is payment for
the Enterprise one year in advance. Every
new subscriber paying $3.50 will get both the
Enterprise and Times-Sun for one year. Every
present subscriber who makes such payment as
will pay him one year in advance will receive
both papers one year:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
ORDINANCE No. IS.

An Ordinance Entitled. "An Ordinance Reg.
ulating tho Keeping OF Saloons and lu,-
posing Penalties for the Violation OF Such
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
The imbcci!itv OF

-
little illnesses
that put other
people on their
backs.
II may not
sound nice to
say so. but Il u
q fact that the
average man Is
lust that kind
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

limited MoDEHNs, Rocky Ford Lodge.
Meets tho second and fourth Thursday
evenings in each month ut I. D. o. =. hall.
II. l.. MITCHELL, Chancellor.
DIR. n. q. SioxAN. Il. and +.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LODGES.
r o. o. F. Rocky Ford Lodge No. 81.
Meets every Tuesday evening.
N. L. MEYER, Sec.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

KNIGnT. OF MACCADEEs, Rocky Ford
N Tent. No.
Meets every "Wednesday evening at I. o. o.
r. hall. A. q. WHITE, Com.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

A +. s. A. n. st. John Lodge No. IS.
Ing In each month. W. Il. GoBiS, ". M.
X. s. MILLrn, Sec.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

nEGREE OF REBEKAH Violet Lodge No. ]
Meets on tho second and fourth Saturday
evening of each month.
Mrs. MYRTLE JOHNSON, N. @.
Mns. SAN HULsK. Rec. Sec.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

VNIGHrs OF PYTHIAs, Valley Lodge
Meets Mt K. p. Hall every. Monday evening.
8. W. CREssY, &. @.