Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-04-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.


Among the friends from distance
at w. e. Anderson,s funeral laHt Sunday
were Mr.. an,l Mrs. j. W. Beaty. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. N. Beatty, Mr.. aud Mrs. Horace
Dye, all Of ManznnOla, aud Henry FOs-
dick aud U. :. Ringer Of Fowler. Quito
q number wete present from La Junta.
Senator Swink returned from his
Legislative labors Tuesday evening, ac-
compahied by Mrs. Swink and Miss
Belle.
Mia, Lnlie G. Horn, teacher in the
Cripple Creek schools, spout Sunday
with her father, DR.. Horn. Both went
on Monday.
-Mrs. r. II. Hopper. Of Denver. who
some years ago WAS q resident OF Rocky
Ford, il guest OF Mrs. A. M. Cheney.
The Ladies' Society Of the NJ. E.
church met with Mrs. Ford Steward last
week. Dainty refreshments were served
in honor Of Rev. and Mrs. II. II Antes
who were present. The occasion was
one OF unusual enjoyment.
Mrs. Mary p. Prater OF Fowler il
visiting her father at Lebanon, lud.
-EQWAIu oomOQ8On Wo4 lhbt WooA -
sisting in J. w. Phenicie's store.
During Miss Clins's absence In Flor
ence last week the millinery stock was in
charge Of Mrs. Philips. r..
Little Ronald jackson 10 recovering
nicely from his broken leg. The acci-
deot happened while at play with . sli-
ding barn door ten days ago.
n..n H.. S.~n,, a., -, HI.
room for the past ten days, but his
friends hope to see him On the streets
a1ain soon.
w. N. Magnuien OF chicago 10 aid
ing Mr.. Barney in the manufacture OF
fine Rocky Ford cigars.
e. W. Nanny, late os Gslesbura,
ILL.,, is now on his newly purchased gar
den tract west OF town.
Josiah Work OF Pittsburg. Pa,
spent Tuesday with h,s nsice, Miss
Jennie Briggs. Mr.. Work has been
spending some time IN Colorado with .
view to;sxteusive Investments in an irri-
cation scheme in the Fort Morgan c0un.
try.
Travelling Auditor L. J.. McQuade,
Of the Santa Fe, was checking up Agent
Lawson few days since.
-Mra. Willis piano recital at La
Junta few evenings since WAS marked
success. Her pupils showed evidence Of
the superior training given them by Mrs.
Willis, who is not only o performer OF
unusual skill but knsws how to impart
her musical knowledge to Others.
Last Sunday the La Junta Knights
Templar were the guests OF the kocky
Ford knights and we're given u fine din
ner. Forty plates were laid for the
knights and their fair ladies'.
g. G. Washburn, bailiif q. 8. court,
Denver, and wife came down Monday to
vote and visit friends.
-Chas. Cheney has returned to Rocky
Ford to remain.
Miss Lillian Black is serving appien-
ticeship at Mrs. keirs millinery store.
The Grand Valley visiting circle will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. q. p. Miller,
West La Junta, Saturday, April 8.
Ben M. Wilson Of Ionia. Mich, is.
the guest Of his sister, Mrs. j. X. Dye.
M. Badgers report Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H. loves 44th wedding anniversary
will appear next week.
F. M. Brown Of La Junta spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. VA. Moore.
Mrs. Edwin v. Spencer arrived on
Wednesday for n weeks visit with rela-
tives and to make preparations to move
to Rocky Ford, Colo, where she will re-
side in the future. Her health is great
ly improved. Mt. Vernon. Ind, Demo
crat.
During their weeks visit in Rocky
Ford Rev. II X. Antes and wife
had splendid time. The home OF. ID.
w. Barkley was headquarters but dur
ing the time they were entertained at
the homes Of =: II. Herdman. VIM.
Green, D. H. Nicely, A. H. Hamlin,
Goddipg, Sr, Ford Steward and H. L.
Maxwell, having royal welcome every
where. Rev. Antes was not allowed to
rest from public work, lecturing at the
M. +. church Friday evening, preaching
at the Presbyterian church Sunday even
ing, and addressing the children of the
Washington school Monday. After u
three months rest they return to their
noble work among the Navajo Indians.
This ignorant and distressed tribe has
already received much material benefit
from the labors Of Faith Mission and
Rev. Antes has ambitious plans con-
cerning his future labors for their educa-
ton and elevation. Those Of our readers
who are benevolently inclined can do
much good for suffering humanity
through the medium OF Faith Mission
Rev. Antes' address is Holyoke, Utah.
Young Ladies' Glee Club, University Of