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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
A Glorious. Money making Rain.

With tho beginning Of this week the
Arkansas Valley was just beginning to
feel the III effects Of the drouth which has
been SO general over Colorado. canta-
loupes had reached critical stage and
tho beet crop was beginning to need
moisture. Last weeks weather was IN
preeoden,ed in Colorado for steady con-
tinuaneo Of high temperature. a maxi
mum Of 100 degrees in tho shade for
almost week has not heretofore boon
known to the oldest inhabi;ant, and grea,
deterioration Of crops was threatened.
But Tuesday evening kind Providence,
which in the past has cared so bounti-
fulls for the material interests Of tho val
les. blessed large portion Of tho state
with bonefoicnt rain. The abundant
supply Of moisture came down gently.
doing the mos, possible good. The re-
sui, is universal revival OF crops and
now life. hope and buoyanee in people Of
country and town.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

slln 1889 Capt Jack Crawford was
starring the east in his own play. and at
Charleston. w. Va. an accident occurred
which Is thus reported in the Charleston
Daily Herald:
Accident nj the Opera House.
Las, nigh, a, the opera house. as Capt.
Jack Crawford mounted his beautiful
horse. Antelope. to await his cue to dash
on the stage as the Mormon villain. Dan
iol Knight. draws his knife on John Henry.
and as Antelope knows his cue almost as
well as his master. he began TO dance
around preparatory TO entering. when tho
floor gave way. and Antelope and Capt.
both went through the siagc floor. Ante
lope's front legs. head and neck were still
on top. and quick as cash, tho Captain
jumped of. and while the horse was
struggling 70 ostrieato himself. he Jumped
70 his head and in kind tono said. AN
iolopo. be quiet" and Immediately tho
noble fellow stopped all efforts to get up.
The hole which he had made looked like a
grave four feet deep. His hind legs were
under the stage. and it was feared that
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

will take limited number Of boys
and train their voices in exchange for
their services in tho choir. In order 70
attrae, and keep the boys interested. they
will be given outings in tho Cedars and
elsewhere. Boys must have the consent
Of their parents. and agree TO remain
with US all winter. Many Of the great
musicians received their first instructions
in our church ehoirs. Boys expecting to
go with US to tho Cedars must report to
mo Sunday. August 10th, at 8 and z
.. m. in Commercial College Hall.
W. H. Haupt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
City Council DoInxs.

A, two recent meetings Of the city
council the following business was trans
acted:
One OF our two merry-go-rounds was
granted permission to run two Sundays.
two-;hirds Of tho proceeds to 60 to the
fire department.
Sundry bridges and crossings were
authorized.
The legal tanglo involving the title to
the FIVE acres occupied by the reservoir
was satisfactorily adjusted. The city
gets good title to the land and is re-
ieved OF the burden Of furnishing certain
water privileges provided by tho orig
inal contract.
Ordinances No. 81 and e5 were passed
and become laws en- being published in
this weeks Enterprise and Tribune. Tho
former relates to the fire department and
the latter governs tho movements OF
bicycles and other vehicles.
Sundry bills were passed for the ordi-
nary expenses Of the city government.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
An 500 Pound Baby.

Probably the smallest Of largest Of
beasts is the juvenile member Of the herd
of performing elephants with Gentry
Bros. Famous Shows United. This fine
Paehyderm has been in this country bu,
a few months yet his education is nearly
completed. His par. of the program puts
to shame his older and bigger compan-
ions. and on account Of his size he is able
to perform several acts which have never
been attempted by elephant trainers be-
fore.
The little fellow in question is but one
of the many features presented since the
consolidation of Gentry Bros. Famous
Shows.
They will exhibit here on Saturday
August so. afternoon and night.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
More Candidates for the penitentlary.

Monday evening last three of our mer-
chants were victimizod by a pair Of
swindlers with forged checks. L. N.
Hendricks and Hereford g. Award were
stuck for Sl2.4o each. and F. H. Hifiker
for checks of $3.50 and Sl2.so. In
each case the soamps purchased a few
dollars worth Of goods and received cash
in change All of the checks purport-
ed to have been signed by c. c. Hawkey
and made payable to Geo. Hubbard and
Jas. A. Evans. This is doubtless the
same pair which worked some LaJunta
merchants for about $50 on the morning
of the same day. A woman seems to
have been in company with the fellows.
Other towns should look out for them,
and business men would be on the safe
side if they absolutely refused to cash
checks except for persons with whom
they have personal acquaintance
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
A Little Too Previous.

The cantaloupe crop from the ship
ments at Rocky Ford and Newdale is
expected to bring to the farmers this
season about 5o,ooo.-LaJunta Trib-
une.
We trust that the above figures will
prove correct, but It's risky counting the
chickens before the hen brings off the
brood
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
Spectacular operctta by Local Talent

Mrs Elizabeth v. Neumayer from Cal
ifornia is in our town making arrange
ments for the production of her speetacu-
lar operetta Triumph of Love-" Wherever
presented this operetta has been endorsed
by the press as the prettiest brightest,
most charming arrangement of plot and
harmony ever placed in amateur hands.
Mrs. Neumayer invites the corporation
of the musical dramatic talent of Rocky
Ford. One half the net proceeds will be
given to the high schoollibrary. About 90
people will be utilized in this beautiful
and elaborate production. Mrs. Neu-
mayer is a guest at Mrs. CAROLS on
North Main St.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
Needs n Restorative.

Col. Watterson told a California news
paper man that the old Democratic party
seems to be going to smash. The colonel
should hurry home and take few whiffs
of his Kentucky mint beds, in order to
get back his old optimistic feeling. Dem
yer Republican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

in that line Of culinary attainment. Bread.
pickles and tho finest OF coffee accom-
panied the meats. and tho feast was
highly enjoyed by about 1000 people.
During tho afternoon the program OF
tho Athletic Club entertained large
crowd Of spectators. Below we give the
result OF tho various events.
The principal events Friday afternoon
were as follows: Ball game, Lamar
against Rocky Ford. resulting in favor of
Lamar by score Of to 3. In the half
mile dash. running. free-for-all. tho first
money was taken by Joe D.. the second
by Wallie. third by Ethel j. There was
also lively broncho busting contest.
On Saturday the same teams again
crossed bats. but the result was different.
Rocky Ford winning on score OF
10 to 8.
In tho half mile dash Ethel J. was first
Waliie second and Jim Carlyle third.
Time 1913.
The half mile dash. lady riders, was
won by Mrs. Chowan. LaJunta. Miss
Brown taking the second place.
The half mile cowboy race. race horses
barred, was won by Mig owned by
Dennis Of Ordway.
The broncho busting contest which was
opened on Friday was finished. The
riders being equally matched. the Sloo
was divided between Jim Giles and Jim
Lane.
An interesting feature was q mile race
between the horse. John D.. owned by J.
N. Beatty and Mark benson on a wheel.
The horse won. No time was reported.
!. !. :.
An organization Of old settlers was eff
fected Saturday noon by the election OF
Luke Cahill OF Lamar. president and
VIM. Matthews of Rocky Ford. secretary.
Eligibility consists Of residence in Old
Bent county prior to 1890. A commit
tee consisting of one member from each
town in the territory represented will Tx
the date of the next meeting, which will
be held at LaJunta,
:. !. !.
Saturday morning it was apparent to
some Of the old settlers, that as the re-
union had been originally planned as an
annex to the Athletic Clubs program,
that that organization ought to open its
gates to the genuine old timers for the
afternoon. After much talk the club
agreed to furnish 90 tickets. six old set
| lerS agreeing W pay III al siSnSSS "
thao number which were necessary to
admit the old settlers. Ninety more
tickets we're required for which tho six
citizens are under obligations to pay the
athletic club S45. But this never should
be called fot. The Old Settlers reunion
was an afterthought- program being
designed to attract people to the athletic
clubs exhibition. Some Of the money
subscribed by business men for the re-
union went to pay the band which was
club without cost to them. Under the
circumstances the athletic club manage
nent have decidedly the best of the deal.
H. |. Maxwell treasurer of the Old
Settlers Reunion fund, hoped to make a
detailed report this week. but cannot do
SO until next week.
j, T, Rasmussen came very near
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
The Republican state convention will
meet at Denver September 4th.

Tho Enterprises suggestion OF COL j.
n. Lockhart as the Republican nominee
for representative from otero county evil
IDENTIFY struck popular chord. Express
sions OF appreciation Of this nomination
continue TO reach US. Col. Loekhart's
ability. energy. enterprise. and honesty
are universally recognized. Such men are
needed in the state legislature and we
trust that the pressure will be so great
that he will yield his personal preferences
to the wishes Of his friends and the pub
lie and accept the nomination. That his
election would follow there can be no
doubt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Oats and corn are at high figures on
the eve Of the gathering Of one Of the
biggest crops Of both which have been
known for years. The farmer is very far
from being forgotten man in these days
Of all-round Republican prosperity.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Mr.. Patterson was taken from tho Gave
OF Adullum Of Populism two years ago
and boosted into the senate over tho
heads OF all the leaders who had never
gone as,ray. and now Mr.. Teller proposes
TO give himself 4 walk-oyor in tho same
direction through the Democratic state
convention mex, month. OF course. 1t
isn't any OF our funeral" for II VIC can
have our way. tho next senator from
Colorado will be straight Republican:
bu, we can't help specializing on the
Democratic situation and its now ontan-
clements. Denver Republican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Manager Tumeson wishes to announce
that the Noble Dramatic Co. will play at
Rockers opera house all of next week
except Friday night. which will be occu
pied by Capt. Jack Crawford. This COM
pany has big band and fine orchestra.
A new play each evening. Prices, Is,
IS and so cents
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Manager Van Buskirk has procured the
same company to open the Grand Opera
House here that is to open the Elks
Grand Opera House in Leadville and
which plays at the Tabor Grand at
Denver
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
Ills Not the Country Which Needs
Saving.

What are the Democrats going to save
the country from9" asks an inquisitiye
contemporary. The Democrats arc not
going to save the country from anything.
They are trying to save the Democratic
party from extinction. Kansas City
Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Having made extensive improvements
in the way of enlarged platform room and
an up-to-date gasoline seed cleaning OUT
fit, The Rocky Ford Trading Co. is now
in position to receive and take care of a
large amount Of Alfalfa seed. and will
pay the highest market price for the
same.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
The PoE1scOUT ON HIS FAMOUS WAREHOUSE, ANTELOPE"

ploring way to his master. Little Mabel
came down as soon as the horse was out.
and said very seriously to Miss Gypsle
Aleo,, lRuthJ "Gyp. | prayed awful
hard for Antelope. and | do believe God
did mos, Of the lifting when Antelope go,
out"
Capt. Jack Is very much attached TO
his Antelope. and indeed he should be. for
he Is great horse. and |, would be
almos, impossible TO replace him.
Tho stage will bc all right tonight.
Capt. Jack had his knee and his hand cut
in two places: Mr.. woleher had his upper
lip cut: tho property boy was kicked on
tho arm and hand. and John Henry after
wards foil into tho hole and hurt his legs.
but in spite of all this. the play went
along as usual. and the curtain wen,
down on tho last nc, at 1885 o'clock.
and moro delighted audience never left
the opera house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Capt. Jack Crawford will be at Reck-
er's Opera House on Friday night, Au-
gust is. Reserved seats will be on sale
next Monday. August | l. at Postoffice
Book Store and Opera House Drug Store.
Better buy your tickets that day if you
want seat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

The first half Of the taxes for 1901
became delinquent March LIST and has
been drawing one per cent per month up
to Angus, ist- The las, half Of the taxes
became delinquent Angus, LIST All IN
paid taxes will now DO charged | Z per
cent per month until paid. So. II you
have no, paid your taxes. you know wha,
the delay Is costing you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

For so days beginning August 9, will
make your Baby's Picture free and give
one fine finished Cabinet Free. Come
any day in the week. Wales Gallery, up
stairs Postoffice Block.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

In the near future be prepared! Watch!
Keep your eyes open! Look for the an
nouncement. Save up your nickses for
the combined musical and gold medal
contest. A feast of good things is prom
ised
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Every day in the week for so days |
will make your Baby's Picture Free and
give you one fine finished Cabinet Re-
member the place. Wales Gallery, up
stairs, Postoffice Block
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Eat Onions and have better health.
25 pounds for SO cents.
100 pounds for Sl.e5 at the Seed
Store. D. V. Burrell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

WANTED. to plow 20 acres
$500 per acre will be paid. F. r. merk.
V mile north Of factory.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Tuesdays rain, while of very great
benefit to the state also did much dam
suffered badly and the various bitches
were damaged, but none seriously.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

The Grand Opera House will be opened
August 9th.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
CAPTAIN JACK CRAWFORD
Opera House, Rocky Ford Friday Evening" August u.s. 1902 Under the Auspices Of
WadswOrth Post No. 49, 6. A. R.

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the
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Admission. Cents Reservoirs o
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

It's at Wales Gallery where you can
get Cabinet Picture of your Baby Free
for so days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Own your own home. We have desira-
BILE houses for sale on the monthly pay
ment plan.-Randel g. Preble, P. O
block
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

The Epwor,h League has arranged for
course OF valuable lectures for mex,
fall Gnd winter. Particulars crowded gu,
this vsnok.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Antelope is now % years old and
ponsioner. living life Of retirement and
ease.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

J, T, Rasmussen came very near
winning the prize for the first cantaloupe
He was little late, but the melon was
first-olass.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

H. H. Griffin, superintendent of the
Rocky Ford Experiment station. furnishes
US the following meteorological summary
for tho ,,,on,h If L,lv
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

The new band stand over the judges
booth at the fair grounds is the right
thing in the right place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
OLD SETTLERS REUNION.
Largely Increased Attendance and a
Very Interesting Program the
Second Day.

Saturday. the second day OF the Old
Settlers Reunion. saw a much larger
crowd than was present on Friday. The
Citizens Band in their gorgeous new uni
forms met all trains and about 10 O'Clock
led the way to the fair grounds. Hon.
J. n. Crowley presided over the meeting.
which completely filled the English grand
stand.
Gov. Orman was first introduced and
spoke of the pleasure Of meeting the old
settlers and of the fact that in their
memories were volumes Of unwritten his
tory which should be preserved for the
information Of future generations. We
make the following extracts:
mo more historic section exists in Col
orado than the Arkansas Valley. Being
as il was the highway by which the
stream Of humanity from the east poured
its restless tide upon the arid regions and
the massive mountains OF the west, IL has
a story 10 tell Of those historic days which
is second to none. Here within this fair
county OF Otero many scenes OF pioneer
days were enacted. while even in the
sight Of your own beautiful little city,
where all the evidences OF peace and CIV
liz alton are seen. occurred the clash be.
its danger and horror.
-
Citizens OF Rocky Ford. congratulate
you on your goodly heritage. You live in
one OF the most God favored valleys tina,
the sun has ever shown upon. Your early
past was picturesque. your later past was
brilliant, your present is remarkable. and
your future promises TO be grand beyond
any power OF mine 10 describe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08
a Chance Of
q LneHme..-

IN ALL DEPARTMENTS OF OUR VERY
EXTENSIVE STOCK (NONE LARGER IN
OTERO COUNTY, WE ARE MAKING
GREAT REDUCTIONS, BUT ESPEcI
ALLY IN
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-08

Sweet land of liberty
OF thee sing"
Gov. Adams speech was highly appre-
ciated and heartily applauded.
Gov. Adams address was followed by
an adjournment to the Watermelon Day
grove, just outside the fair grounds.
where generous barbecue had been
prepared. Long tables in the grove were
found well served with the beef, pork and
manner by G. 7. Gerbing, postmaster
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
A Corset Expert Fit-
 ter Always Here.

It used to be the idea that every- thing was in the Corset-one cor set was recommended for slim Women-another for stout women. For every personal peculiarity there was some special kind of corset,
 Bosh! There wouldn't be half the trouble if corsets were fitted properly. Tosay the whole thing is in the fit is saying a good deal yet it Is more than half true. We used to think it was the corset held to special makes-depended on them entirely-We still have the best corsets, but in the light of experience we have secured an ex- pert corset filter. She can fit oo women out of every 100, perfectly, comfortable.
 But reducing the measure ment Of stout women is not her speciality more than keeping the growing stout from getting stouter.' Are you verging on the point of embonpoint2
 Our corset expert can help
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
The Showing of Fine
 Skirts and Waists.

This Skirt and Waist Department is big ger than it was a year ago, and year ago it had so increased over the previous year that we were obliged to utilize the left of the sec ond floor As it is we are crowded, for the stock of waists and skirts is larger than any previous season. Indeed, it is larger than you will find any where in the south. The variety is not only greater, but it is nothing cheap to the point of poor service.
 The styles are the very best, most ap- proved. They have not been bought because skill in the making had been left out, nor be- cause they are lacking in any particular They were bought because they represented the very highest excellence of style and qualityl Though they are not at what are called bargain prices-they are bargains for, the same money that buys the best here, buys elsewhere only second best to our best. Bear in mind, that our first thought is of style and quality When we are sure of that then we talk about price-that's where our buying is successful: for we always have you in mind, knowing that you count style and quail ity above the mere question of price-For all that, people say we have the cheapest skirts and waists in the south.
 The prices that follow are ''special' By special, we mean that we have taken the skirts and waists and marked them at some thing less than we might be warranted in selling them for.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
Beautiful Showing of
 Ribbons.

It's ribbon season. You can trace out this fact in everything that woman wears. There is little of the tailor-made spirit everything has a touch of feminine distinctness. There is no aping man in the styles this year, so of course ribbons rule And they have brought us the most wonderful collection of tints and of styles, too. The Ribbon Department here is equal to demand that fashion puts on it. Here is double the assortment, and more than three times the stock you will find hereabouts.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
"The Largest Store South of the Ohio. LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB.
What is Typography?

Typography is not an invention of our age, but a reViving of very interesting old art practiced by the Dutch Masters of the 10th and 17th centuries, of which there are many beautiful burnt wood pieces in the museums of Rotterdam and Am sterdam as well as in many other European cities, that are con- Sidered as marvelS of skill and beauty. Although having very poor instruments to do their work with, these Dutch artists produced pieces of surpassing beauty.
 Science of our times has in- vented new instruments, and the skill of our workman has produced the tool which was suggested as be- ing the best for reviving this old art.
 Anyone may learn to burn into wood or leather skilfully, and if person has talent they can pro- duce beautiful burnt articles with the help of the apparatus, such as portraits, copy landscapes from nature. As a matter of business they will find it profitable.
 You can easily get up classes and teach others to burn.
 Many beautiful articles can be made with these outfits.
 All the burnt pieces which you see here are made with this in- strument.
 If you are interested in this new art do not fail to get one of these Topographic Outfits which will give you much pleasure-Espec- ially during the vacation when you have many leisure hours, to en- joy the scenery, you can take this Topographic Outfit along and make sketches just as if you took yolr sketch book and pencil with you, but the effect is more beautiful than any pencil can produce.
 The cost of the instrument is only 400. Many pieces of the finished work here is priced S20- see then the value of being prof. cient in this new art1
 Come in next week and see the display here.
The age-herald., 1902-03-30

collar and ends, with new stitch DUO White Silk Automobiles, with three row tuck and col ored hemstitched ends Z9c White Silk Automobiles, with six row piped and turn over collars; edged and stitched in different colorS DUO Fancy Silk Automobiles, quite novelty; white silk col lar, with vertical rows tucked and lappel turnover collar l.zo All pure white Crepe de Chine Silk Automobiles; white taffeta silk turnover collar, ends three row hemstitched,
 LOO Ecru Lace Ties, embroidered net center lace edge and ends,
 85c Black French Chantillv Silk Lace Ties; light dainty designs
 i.50 White Silk Organdie Tie, with 2 rows of black and white silk lace insertion and black silk lace edge I.Z5
The age-herald., 1902-03-30
Silk Waists.

MILITARY GIBSON, made of Louisene; in pink and blue; piped with white and made with fancy stock, and the new deep pointed cuff; $10.00 value, at 7.e5
 EXTRA HEAVY TAFFETA, front hemstitched in squares, trimmed in black crochet rings, yoke back and front, new deep cuffs; white, yellow, pink and blue; 5000 value, at 8.45
 LOUISENE SILK, open back, front trimmed in Fille de Mesh Lace, squares and tucked in clus- ters, at 12.50
 LOUISENE. with lace inserting and tucks; white and corn; collar and cuffs of lace inserting, at 12.50
 WHITE CREPE DE CHENE, trimmed in Irish Lace Inserting and tucked all over, made over a silk lining; Irish Point Lace col lar and cuffs: a most elegant gar ment. 17.50
 WASH PONGEE SILK WAISTS of Dotted Silk Pongee, hemstitch- ed tucls; unlined; button front; a cool, washable Waist; $500 value, 4.95