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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Fair Notes.

The coming Fair promises to be the
largest ever held by the association.
The purses in the speed ring aggre-
gate sl430. A Cowboy race each day
will he one of the special features.
The fruit and agricultural display
promises to be tho best ever held in the
state.
A new reserved seat grand stand, cap-
able of seating nearly TOO persons is now
in course Of erection.
The track has been greatly improved,
making it one Of the best in the west.
Arrangements for better facilities in
the way Of restaurants and lunch stands
are being made and visitors from abroad
can rest assured that accommodations
for their comfort will be abundant.
The premium lists will be out in few
days, and parties can procure them by
addressing the secretary.
The speed program is now out, and it
and entry blanks can be procured by I'D
dressing the secret,,ry, A. b. Wallis, ut
Rocky Ford.
The large new agricultural building in
the fine grove is about completed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

1t is quite generally
acknowledged that the lead
ing Furniture House in
Otero county is that of P:J.
Reifel of Rocky Ford. His
Stock is always large and it
is now being constantly
added to by the arrival of
new assortments. When
you want to buy Furniture
remember that it will pay
you to deal at headquarters
which means Reifel's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
CHURCH NEWS.

N~s~sNs~rSsSs<S>SNsrsNsN N>SespSrStSNSN<<s~r~s<'
The last regular NJ. L. official meet
ing OF tho year will be held Tuesday
evening, Aug. 2. 1t il important that
there be fall attendance.
The NJ. Z. Sunday school board will
meet Monday evening, Aug. LIST.
At the Presbyterian church on Sun
day morning the subject will be, "The
greatest work n lnnp can do" In the
evening tho services will be conducted
by Rev. j. W. Todd OF New Iberia. Ln.
Christian Endeavor ut o'clock.
Topic. The Evils Of Covetousness. Ex.
2O:l7, Luke l2:l32l. All arc welcome.
AT the NJ. E. church Sunday morn
ing the interests OF tho Church Exten-
sion will be presented. Text, Luke 1923.
Committee on Church Extension: Milton
Badger, p. j. Reifel and IL. Il. Elling-
wood. Regular services in the evening.
La Junta Circuit Sunday School Con-
vention.
Tho second convention Of thesLa Jun
tn Circuit Sunday schools held July II
at Lake View was decided sncccos.
Representatives from tho five schools,
also from Rocky Ford and La Junta
were present.
The morning session consisted Of devo-
tionnl exercises led by Rev. Uzz Everett.
"The Model Sunday School" by w. E.
Stanton, followed by discussion, and n
discussion on temperance in the Sunday
school.
At 1l:3O the meeting adjourned for
dinner. Ample preparations had been
made and soon Everybody was partakinR
to his own satisfaction.
The afternoon session began at 1:30,
Mrs. Stewart conducting the song SER
vice. w. E. Stanton taught the bible
class and j. II. Wasson conducted the
children's half hour by giving them II
lesson on light, illustrated by tho nse OF
candles and other objects. The subject
OF Junior work by Misses Mayme Was
good suggestions regarding this most
important part Of the Sunday school.
Robert Denison's paper on Spiritual
force in tine Sunday school was rend with
life and enthusiasm and was illustrated
with instances Of personal experience in
the city mission field. Mr.. Moore, Mr.
Pollock, Mrs. Jobes aud others took part
in the discussion.
Rev. Uzz Everett opened the discus.
sion on 'rhe Teachers Work. Weapons
and Wages" Others followed and many
good thoughts were brought out.
The evening session consisted Of song
service conducted by j. H. Wasson and
q sermon by Rev. NJ. E. Stewart.
The next convention will be held at
Grand Valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

The Fairmount Melongrowers' ns-
sociation held largely attended. lengthy
and exciting session last night. The oc-
casion was for the purpose OF confer
ence with l.. r. Whitley, attorney for the
Western Poultry & Game Co. in regard
to an existing contract. The Paramount
association made contract with Mr..
Wetzel and afterward, under the i'm.
preston that the contract had been ab-
ragated, made second contract for tho
same goods with Meyers OF st. Louis.
The speeches made were Of spirited and
forceful character and the session ter
minated about one o'clock this morning
by the adoption Of the following policy:
A good lawyer is to be consulted and il
the two contracts are decided to be OF
equally binding force, the first, or Wetzel
contract is to be preferred and steps
taken to honorably cancel tho Meyers
cOptruct
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Representatives from every state in
the Union will be in Denver early in
September attending the meeting of the
National editorial association. 1t is sng-
gested that the editors OF the nation in
seeing the sights of Colorado be given a
view of the Arkansas valley. 1t is prob
able that we may have visit from them
about Sept. 13. We regret that this visit
could not be made on the LIST, that. the
newspaper men might see sight not to
be duplicated in the Union-15000 mel
ons in one pile in the shade Of fine
grove, gift to the people OF Colorado.
But we can give them Il warm welcome
on the 18th, and all the melons they can
eat and carry away. This, together with
a carriage ride over the highly cultivated
region adjacent to Rocky Ford will make
a program which will be thoroughly en-
joyed and will carry the fame of Rocky
Ford to the furthest corners OF the ma
tion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Equalization Completed .

The county commissioners met July 5
as board of equalization and after Il
twenty days session adjourned July 20.
They were engaged most of the time in
examining schedules and equalizing the
same. Quite number of personal prop
erty schedules were raised, and there
were only three or four protests. The
protests did not avail much, most of the
schedules remaining as originally passed
upon.
The board completed examining and
equalizing schedules July 20 and ad-
journed pending the receipt of the report
OF the state board of equaliz alton show
ing the valuation in this county as as
essed by them.-La Junta Tribune.
Two of our valley exchanges received
this week prove that the Enterprise is
having help in diffusing intelligence OF
the doings and resources of the Rocky
Ford country. One of these exchanges
makes use of Enterprise items, the
other 10, each paper giving about COL
umn of Enterprise news from the Rocky
Ford country. That's right, brethren,
clip freely. Your consciences can always
be clear when you are sounding the
praises of this particular portion OF the
valley.
-Supt. Dyer of the Santa Fe was at
Fowler on Tuesday and arranged for the
building Of u covered platform so feet in
length for the accommodation of pros.
pective cantaloupe shipments. A SINH
lar platform will be built at Manzanola.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

"A telephone line from Rocky Ford
to Ordway is suggested. The Enter
prise favors the movement. Such CON-
munication would be OF great value to
both towns.
1DEAn parties indebted to W. Z. Fem
ton & Co are requested to call and make
payment ut once us this is the time for
regular seni-annual settlements.
Jos. Weidman was before Justice
Green on Monday as a party to civil
suit and the rulings of the court were
not what he thought correct. Giving the
Justice IA piece OF his mind" cost him So
for contempt OF court.
1t is rumored that James Gholson is
to open II saloon in Col. Robb's new
building.
M. Badger few days since renewed
the acquaintance OF one OF the playmates
OF his childhood, Mrs. John Kirkham of
Sullivan, Ind. Mrs. Kirkham is looking
over the country with view to change
of locality and Is enthusiastic in her esti-
mate of the Rocky Ford region-which
doubtless means the addition OF another
desirable Indiana family to our farming
population.
-Otero county has received SSOO.O5
from the state school fund.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

will close out in 80 days if
possible all of my present stock of
Stoves and Steel Ranges. Furni-
ture, Crockery, Granite and every
thing in the house furnishing
line at Bed Rock prices.
9tf w. F. STARK.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Farmers

Be up-to-date and patronize up
to-date Threshing Machinery.
See Mark benson or address him
at Rocky Ford. 9-12.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Flag OF tho free hearts hope and home,
By angel hands to valor given!
Thy stars hnve lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born in heaven.
Forever float that standard sheet!
Where breathes the foe but falls be-
fore us!
With freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And freedoms banner floating DER us.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

"A competent man or woman
is wanted as sexton at the NJ. E.
church, Applicptions will be re-
ceiyed at the Enterprise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

The netting of the Otero County
Veteran association at Rocky Ford. Aug.
10, 20 and 81, promises to be the most
successful yet held. Comrades arc ex-
pected from Denver, Pueblo, Colorado
Springs and other towns. Col. W. Il. s.
May of Denver is expected to deliver an
address. Four OF the fattest steers in
the county are being reserved for the
barbecue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
The canning factory is now running
good strong force ON beans.

B. q. Dye is having great success in
raising Belgian hares. His original
pair have now increased to about 30. He
says they are no more trouble to raise
than chickens. Alfalfa hay and corn
constitute their regular bill OF fare.
When young they are great table deli
cacy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

correct. Such being the case. even the
smaller municipalities may very proper
ly insist on granting such franchises ON
tho true basis, but make the percentage
OF gross earnings very small SO us to be
no burden to the corporation seeking
the franchise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

The ladies will find n variety
of Jelly Glasses ut Blackburn's
Notion store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

-Housekeepers will find good
stock of Mason's Fruit Jars at
Casebier's at lowest prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Hides Wanted.

We are paying the Highest
Cash price for Hides.
Gerbing & Son.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

See l.. r. Fenlason for a new
Building and Loan plan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
The present indications arc that the

The present indications are that the
cantaloupes OF the valley are to have
smooth sailing in the eastern markets
and that the feared friction between RI
val dealers will be avoided. This is for
the interest of all concerned. The val
ley farmers certainly have bonnnzn III
the canteloupe business il they will
avoid competition among themselves.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
OBITUARY.

HARVEY LIE RoY, infant son OF vii.
linn and Julia Atkinson, died at Pueblo,
July "a, aged three months and twenty
five days. The little body was brought
to Rocky Ford Sunday evening for bur-
ial. Funeral services were held mt the
Rockford House Monday afternoon by
OF their loved twins the bere;lved par
ents have the warm sympathies of our
entire community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Our c't'zens were surprised and
grieved yesterday evening to learn that
Frank Bingham had died at Las Vegas
yesterday afternoon. He has been n
sufferer for some years but able most OF
the time to attend to business. When
he left for Las Vegas week ago he did
not seem worse than usual. Mr.. Bing-
ham was one Of our Oldest settlers and
most enterprising farmers and stockmen
and he will be greatly missed by the en-
tire community. Mrs. Bingham was
with him at the time OF his death and his
daughter, Mrs. Williams was enroute to
Las Vegas. Up to the hour OF going to
press We have no notice OF the funeral
services.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Santa Fe Excursions.

To Rock Island. Ills. and re-
turn the fare will be S2S.25 from
Rocky Ford. Tickets on sale Aug.
SO limited to return Aug. 20.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Prof. l.. G. Carpenter, of the State
Agricultural college, was in the valley
again last week studying its irrigation
problems. With II prophetic eye Prof.
Carpenter sees that the Arkansas valley
is destined to have an early and remark
ably rapid development. This great in
crease in horticultural and agricultural
activity is going to augment the value of
all lands and make necessary greater
GUS phases of irrigation are now being
considered by Prof Carpenter and his
assistants and the result of their labors
can not but be of great benefit to the
valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Try gallon of that good,
Cold Buttermilk at the Creamery,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Moralists may

Moralists may
pirate, and doc
tors prose, and
science shout
from the house
top, but just
SO long as the
birds sing and
the flowers
bloom, and q
rnaiden's lips
arc chcrry-red,
and a young
m a n s eyes
look love, just
30 long the lads
and lassies will
kiss and Kiss
auain
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

We noticed Wilson & Co. un
loading car Of nails and wire
yesterday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

-Otero county failing to make an ap-
preparation to pay the expenses OF hor-
ticultural exhibit at Omaha it became
necessary for private enterprise to sup
ply the means. l.. Melton has SUBJ
scription paper in charge and will visit
the various sections OF the county to Sc
cure the needed cash of those who are IN
sympathy with this most excellent means
OF advertising the valley. We bespeas
for Mr.. Melton cordial welcome and a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Very many friends deeply sympathiz
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Price in thei
recent great loss-the death OF their in
FAINT son nfter only few hours earthl,
existence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

And where, good men, is the harm If the
kissers and kissces be healthy. and true
love stands sponsor. It Is only when i'll.
health has blasted the sweet cleanliness of
youth that death Turks upon its lips. The
deadly germs of dread consumption are as
harmless as June-time butterflies to the
young man or woman who is thoroughly
clean, sweet and healthy in every fiber and
tissue. The germs of disease only attack
that which is already partly decayed.
There is great medicine that Is a sure
and certain protection against ali germs
and speedy cure for all germ diseases.
1t is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. 1t gives youthful zest to the appetite.
1t correets all faults of the digestion. It
aids assimilation. It Ellis the blood with
the vital, life-giving elements of the food.
1t builds sweet, clean, healthy tissues in
every part of the body. 1t drives out all
disease germs. 1t cures oS per cent. of all
cases of bronchial, throat and lung affcc-
ttons If taken In time. All good medicine
dealers sell 1t, and have nothing "just as
good"
Mr.. Jos Henderson Dirblun, of .44 Josephine
Street, New Orleans, La, writes: ~ was aiiing
for some two years, suffering from dyspepsia 4
tired feeling. and loss of energy and appetite
itried one bottle Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery aud found great relief I took two
more bottles. three in all, and one or two vinIs
OF the Pellets when was in good health
again. recommend DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery to do all that it is claimed 10 do"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28
Enterprise Melon Prlzcs.

Following the custom of many years
the Enterprise offers encouragement to
melon growers by giving the Enterprise
one year for each the following left Mt
this Office:
For the first ripe cantaloupe.
For the first ripe watermelon.
For the largest watermelon.
We also add this new premium:
The Enterprise one year for tho first
ripe cantaloupe from the hail.st ricken
district.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

Ice Cream for families or par
ties made to order at the Cream
cry. Prices reasonable.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

J ; !:
A man or woman who neglects
AZ constipation suffers from slow
0A poisoning. DR.. Picrce's Pleasant
Pellets cure constipation. One
little Pellet" is a gentle laxa-
tive, and two mild cathartic.
All medicine dealers sell them.
- No other pills are Just as good"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-28

G. N. Kendrick has opened in tho
postotiice lobby neat and attractive
news stand md confectionery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30
Didn't do a Thing to rnom

A short time ago Attorney Wood
ward, Of Iron Mountain, paid Crystal
Falls n business visit. lie put up ~ the
Lakewood and after dinner he walked
into the billiard room in search of y
game. air. Woodward was informed
that the billiard paraphernalia was in n
neglected condition; that there was but
one cue that had tip on IL and out oi
courtesy 90 the visitor Messrs. Webb
and Morinrty volunteered 10 play their
guest giving him the fully equipped cue.
Under the circumstances Mr.. Wood
ward thought best not 10 play and the
matter rested until the next day when
The Iron Mountain Tribune came out
with an inspired article telling how Mr..
Woodward vnnquished the Crystal Falls
billiard players.
The article was copied by this paper
xithout malice oi iorothought but ripe
aiterthought lend us TO wish that We
had been iorewarnel as we would hav,
then been forcarmed for the onslaught
of the euraged billiardists. We succeed
- in convincing the irate gentlemen that
-. Woodward aud not the scribe or
this paper was To blame and then thcN
vo~ed vengeance upon all the people o
Iron Mountain. Last Tuesday the two
gentlemen sir,led up their loins, armed
themselves with umbrellas and peel
Sights and started for leon Mountain
They came; they saw they conquered
The Iron Mountain club bowel in hum
ble acknowledgement Of their ability a
gracefully as ever "A Spanish army cnpit
,,lnted to an American general Will
woodward wished that he WAS SyiHeste
Scoval Tor about ten minutes so that h
snipht he apirited out oi sight and thu
escape the homiliation OF witnessing tn
ovation given hIa conquorers. When
ever an Iron Mountain billiar'lirt come
- TO Crystal Falls again YOU may ban
iipun IL that hc will travel inrog.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30
Teachers. Examination

A TEACHERS examination for Iron
county will be held at the high school
building in the village ~ Grystal Falls
bceinning Thursday. August IL, 1898,
This IL the only examination that will
held this IaIl and all who intend teach.
ing in this county and have no certiii.
cate must attend this examination
Certificates 81 all grades will bc granted
Al examination for admission to tb,
Agricultural rollegc will bc held at III,
same time and place
Thomas cosls,
County Commissioner oi schools
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30
Masonic School OF instruction.


Grand Lecturer, Companion l.. G.
Goodrich, OF Ann Arhor, held a school OF
instruction in the Masonic hall in this
city last Monday afternoon and even
ing, at which time Iron Mountain chap
Ter cxemplifed the +. NJ. and NJ. f..
degrees and Crystal Falls chapter the
II. A. NJ. degree The work was con-
cluded about eleven o'clock. after which
the companions with their ladies,
assembled at the Lockwood where n
reception aud banquet was given.
roasts were responded to by Com
panions Goodrich. Coburn, Brown, Cook
aud Brown Companion Frank Scadden
acted as toast master. Shortly after
twelve o'clock the merry party repaired
TO their respective homes. Those who
attended from out of town are ae
follows
l.. G. Goodrich, Ann Arbor; j.. F.
Brown. Jno. ,Iamos, A Cruise, George
Irving, A. j Rumble, Henry Cilbrith
Chas Anderson, chas Bowman, NJ
Levy, John Russell, Il. A Crowell, T. j.
Cntlin Iron Mountain; w. r.. Hutchin
son, Menomiucc; A. T.. Cook, Quinnescc
g. Ilenuordmgcr, Vulcan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30
Matters Public.

A reporter for TnE DIAMOND D9ILL
went about town in search OF n little
information the other day, on some
topics Of public interest His course
led him cup street" and being in some
what of a hurry hc was obliyioua To the
condition ot the sidewalk until, between
the Parks Iron building and the Lock-
wood, he stepped into a hole IN
the walk-well, suffice IL to say he awoke
to the fact that something wns wrong.
lie picked himself mp and started on
when board flew up and nearly gougcd
out an eye. lie was about To complain
when he noticed IA travelling man hold
ing his shns in his hand as a result al
colliding with a loose board few feet
ahead OF our correspondent. A lew
moments later lady coming towards
the two sufferers forgot that in walking
over corduroys the rule is TO lift your
foot not less than two feet from the
structure and as "A consequence down
ahe went with thud Assisting the
lady 90 arise the two pnssed on not
wishing to witness any more of the pun
ishment which the village council of
Crystal Falls continually inilicts upon
m indulgcnt public. When the two
companions arrived ut the Lockwood
they sat down to talk over the situa-
tion. The stranger asked il there were
any village officials Ia this town. On
being informed that there WAS Il iull
quota he evidenced much surprise, say
ing that from the condition OF things
here he was ~ the opinion that all the
village officials hadgonc 60 the war. lie
then gave the reporter several sugacs
tions which he asked him 10 reproduce
for the benefit Of the public. The first
one was that the business men and resi-.
dents ought To move their houses Ou
vacant lots ia the lower end Of the tow
for he Judged that the council was much
more apt To build sidewalks ~ front 81
such property than they were IN local.
ties where the sidcwalksare used. "Got
see. = he said, 81 sidewalk lasts mucl
longer III such places and il is economy. :
We iotted that down and then h,
recommended that the citizens provide
ihemselves with little boats so thai
when they happened To run up against 9
ceespuol overflow ia the middle OF tho
street they will not be compelled 10 waii
lor Il fall 81 the tide. lie said that h'
wns caught that way on one OF th'
streets here and thought that there were
many others who had had simi
nr experiences. Az another recon
mendation he would suggest thai
4 cable tramway be built from TN,
Lockwood to the court house 40 as tC
relieve the county ui the humility o
having visitors crawl ON theirhands ant
knees from the corner of G. II. Roberts
to the court house gate. lie would als'
call the attention of the horse owners I,
the fact that the feed is getting poor OF
the main street and If something is no
done to replenish it they will b
compelled to pasture their horse
elsewhere. lie would also sugges
that the horses about town b
supplied with wooden shoes 80 thu
when they happen Ia step off the side
walk they will not hurt their feet.
more next week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30
Notice.

Notice "a hereby given that the school
board oi CryHtai FnlIs district will
receive sealed bids for tiie tbe building oi
n tworoom school house. tbe plans and
specifications ~ which can ho seen nt
the clerks Office. All bids must he IN
before Wednesday, August 8. The
board reserves the right to reject any or
All bids.
l.. A. HENRY,
Clerk