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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
The Wages Of Sin 1. Death. .

a weak woman has been described as
one no; strong enough 10 rSsis; temptation
for two.
Two young persons who have been well
ss;aamed in Rocky Ford. me; with tragic
death IN Denver yesterday. Miss Sarah
Vance. whose parents arc among oIr mos;
worthy people. died in Dr.. Eiag;;'s sani-
,afium. Denver. from a criminal operation.
Her lover and promised husband. June c.
Tefrill. formerly clerk in tho City Drug
Store hero. on learning Of Miss vsnes's
death. committed suicide by tho use Of
esfeolie acid. morphine ard ehloroisrrn.
Tefrill was also engaged to Miss Grace
Galsnhouss Of Denver. 70 whom hs was
TO have been married in tNo weeks.
No greater trouble than this can come
into family and In their most sad bo-
rsassmsat Mr. and Mrs. Vance have the
sarnes; sympathy Of our entire com
tnuni;y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
". u. tbBEET. PRESIDENT.

Of tho vallsy-a prodae; which in i;s por-
seeiion tho Arkansas valley has a profit
able natural moao;any.
During tho past year this association
has tean os'iesfed as followed: W. q,
Ebbef,. president; a. c. Sloan. secretary:
J. p. Pollock. S. S. Bailey ard C. W.
Fenissan. with tho presidsn; and sssts-
tary composing the board Of directors.
The annual meeting Q, Tho association
~ill be held Saturday. Nov. 9Th. when a
full and detailed report will be made. We
have obtained from tho officers sum
mary Of the business Of the past season.
as follows:
The shipments have aggregated $4,000
crates. which with he watermelon ship
mont. made total Of about iT5 cars,
The loves; pfiss received for standard
crates was 80 cents. The pony crates
and baskets brough, pfo9artiona;sly coed
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

not suffered bv removal to Chicago. but
his business has greatly enlarged. Dur
ing the early summer months he handles
melons from the southern states and CAL
ifornia, making special hit on the oanta-
loupes grown on the Pacific coast. Mr..
Woods has made such uniform success
in marketing. the Rocky Ford Melted
Gems that his business will doubtless
continue TO grow until it reaches most
extensive proportions.
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Be sure to vote against the three.
Remember that by taxing many thin

Remember that by taxing many things
a very little as is done in war times by
interna! revenue taxes, all help bear the
costs Of government and much money
would be raised thereby. yet with no ap-
preeiable burden to anyone; but by re-
moving the tax from most things. as the
,suekiln' Agstralasian tax amendment
propose, and placing it upon few things.
as real estate, homes and franchises,
those things would be taxed to death.
WINE .aFge proportion Of tho people
would go scot free from taxes while en-
jo"laR all the benefits Of civilization and
piggsstlon Of law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

TO ten cars ps Rocky Ford ean;alogpes
we're sold in shis market sseh season. at
unsatisfactory prices. Realizing that Chi
esFo had t~o tniiiions o; inhabitants. fs-
nilisr as ] was with tho quality Of the
Rocky Ford eantsl5gps. ! was satisfied
that the proper effort in Chicago would
make This a great market. 81 inersss-
ing this mskss would help tho individual
growers Of eautaloGpss, wish this in
view gave Up my business in Denver
and came 10 Chicago. where will have
been in The same plass. i2i South Water
street. three years nest December.
As an evidence o! what has been done
here. am pleased 10 state that This sea-
son sold SIS cars Of the Rocky Ford can
saloUpss in The Chicago market alone.
This was out Of a total Of about 200 cars
which were shipped TO me from Rocky
Ford. The balance Of the number EoiaE.
under my supervision. TO all the larger
markets in the East. Upon making the
returns Of ali The shipmsn;sot Of eaa;alogpes
to me. find that the SIS cars ths; sold
in Chicago averaged The growers Sill
per crate. net. for the entire season after
all expenses were paid. including The lun-
Der for the cars. This would Indicate
sha; the Chicago people now appreciate
the delicious Rocky Ford gems and are
ready 90 pay coed money for them.
The associations in the Arkansas valley
whose mslens handled this season are
as follows.
The kouns Party. Rocky Ford.
Nswdale Association. Newdale.
La Junta Association. La Junta.
Bent County Association. Las Anirnas.
From these associations received dur
inE the season within a few Of 200 cars
Of melons. Now that the returns have
been made and the accounts closed Up
find that my average PER erata for the en-
sire season in the valley is over ST. ! do
not think It is boastinE TO say that this IS
the largest net average ever paid TO the
growers by anyone. a; any time. during a
whole season. IL is no; necessary for
you, or any Of your readers. 10 take my
individual statement for the facts set out
here. The managers Of The various as
soeiasions whose uelpns ! handled will
verify my statements. Further than This.
every grower who was a member Of
either one Of these associations has his
individual account Of sales and he will
verify what | say here about the average
for the season.
Previous 10 the advent Of The Rocky
Fords this season on the Chicago market |
handled in Chicago and the eastern mar
kets, among the very highest class Of
trade. e7 cars Of netted gems which
came from California and Arizona. BY
persistent work in placing these in The
hands Of people who appreciated a good
and bold as melons. bp, Of a .,r.l,s,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
ROCKY FORD MELON GROW.
ERS' ASSOCIATION.
The Original Parent Association Main
tains Its Past Record OF Prof
liable Usefulness.

Tho Rocky Ford Melon Growers asso-
cia;ion is tho original organization formed
in tho valley for tho cooperative market
ing Of the can,aloupe crop. While some
years have been better than others the
history Of tho eantaloupa industry will
show tina, the old reliable Rocky Ford
Assn has been grea; factor in the eco
no'nieai handling Of this valuable produe,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
The kouns Party Did . Fine Seasons
tSsssiuc.s

Tho kouns party was. ss usual. very
successful this year. but Mr.. Keuns has
baon too busy harvesting beo,s TO furnish
The requested report in time for this issue,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
Capitol iiIii Also Docs Wen.

The Capitol tiiil association. an of.shoo:
Of tho Ns~dais association. had sue
esssiul year. and Is already planning fof
much moro extensive business in 1908.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Mf. Thsmpsen has bougn; 80 acres Of
tho land ws;sfed from tho Twin Lakes
and will move 20 hts nsw hsue near
ofdway sbsu; Feb. !. The purchase
was made through Tho Bsyner Lard and
inysssnsa; Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Hon. ]. II. Crowley and {. E. SWins
;his year feel the need Of cold storage fa-
siiiues in Rocky Ford. Both have big
crops o; apples. portion Of which they
wish 70 ksap for several non.s.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Among our new advertisers this week
is the Globe Clothing store. which will
soon have large stock Of goods in the
Grand Opera House block. They are ex-
perienosd clothing people and their ad.
shows that they propose to offer great in
dueements for trade.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Rocky Ford is up-to-date. Her people
contemplate a trip around the world on
next Friday. Germany. Italy. Japan and
Mexico will be in the itinery. We will be
regular alobe-trotters after this.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

| vote Tor Hon. w. Is. Gobln, Tor repre-
sentative. thereby aiding in securing D.;
Republican U. S. senator.
The Republican party presents two
first-class nominees for justice of th'
peace. Both c. C. Washburn and Maj
Chritton possess qualifications for tha
office far above tho average. Republican
waters vii. make no mistake in giving
them hearty support.
Farmers are Interested in Protection
because with Protection there is good
times. When men are employed they
pay for what they want. A farmer can
not afford to vote for Free -Trade.-Dav-
enport, Iowa, Republican,
The farmers of the Arkansas valley are
especially interested in voting with the
party Of Protection. To trust the Demo-
cratic party to care for the beet sugar
interests would be the heighth OF folly.
The Republican candidates for the SEN
ate and house of representatives are all
pledged to support southern Colorado
man for United States senator. and any
one who knows the men knows that they
will faithfully redeem that pledge. The
Democratic candidates are pledged to
support a northern Colorado man for the
senate. and for this reason II for no other
should not receive the votes Of loyal. pa
triotie southern Colorado voters. Pueblo
Chieftan.
Same in otero county. and our candi-
date, w. p. Goblin. II elected. will take
great pleasure in supporting Judge Dixon
for the United States senate. and the out
look is now very favorable for Mr.. Goblin
enjoying the honor Of casting vote for
Judge Dixon in the next General Assem-
bly, Of Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
Two Otncr Prosperous, :sblpecr.,

The independent Melon Growers Assn
and Z. 4. Nichols & Co. Of Chicago did a
profitable business but their reports have
no: 20; reached Us.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

We hear rumors Of war but It doesn't
strike us. Our goods do not adm, Of
such olap-trap methods Of advertising.
r, ]. Hill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Fred G. Thede & Co. have purchased
seven dszen Ladies Rsady-to-wear Hats
al half price nd six dozen Ladies' Pat
tern Hats. These are the seasons latest
novelties and we are in position to show
you the largest stocks a; the very lowest
prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Every voter in this county should vote
iot the Taylor amendments to the eons,i-
iusSon providing for biennial elections.
The adoption Of this amendment will save
the people Of each county in the state
many thousand dollars each scar. This
Law applies to all county officers, dis,rie;
attorneys and Judges Of county courts.
and appears plainly on The ballot so tha;
any one can vote for the measure in;slli-
gently. &c; a sample bsllo; ard study /;
carefully. You will then see how easy !;
is TO make an X marx in favor Of these
amendments, and how easy L Is to vote
against the crazy kus;ralasian tax sys-
TEN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

The best interests of the state domant
that Republican United States senator
be elected by the next General Assembly
of Colorado tits the Republican party.
and that party only, which can be de-
pended on for progressive national legis-
lation. 1t seems impossible for the Dem
ocra1ic party 10 get out of its old-timo
ruts of having no policy except being
against those measures which the Re-
publican party devise for the progress
and prosperity Of the nation. Colorado
wants TO have representative in the
great party Of protection. in which the
state now has special interest. How
ever loyal a few Democrats might be TO
the beet sugar industry. that party can
not be counted on to care for the states
interests in that direction. In order to
aid in securing Republican senator we
must elect Republican member Of the
state house Of representatives. For this
office we have a candidate in every way
worthy o. the honor and duties Of the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

The Ere alarm Of yesterday morning
was caused by the burning Of lot Of
sosss il the rear of Govreau's grocery
No damage was done, the fire being 1t
out before the hose conpany's quick at-
ton got them to the scene Of the ALARM
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Jacob weist & Sons have secured a
fine farm Of Beymer Land and Invest
meut Co. and will grow 100 acres Of
beets with water from the Twin Lakes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Mcdonald Bros, now living near
Swins. wiiI soon move to their farm near
ordway. lately bought Of Beymer Land
e~3 Investment Co., Of Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31
A Years Job For The Right Man.

We wan; an experienced irrigator &c do
the rough irTigatinE during the winter and
take charge Of the entire irrigation Of our
beet fields next summer. Good wages
will be paid and good house furnished
II the man has work horses he can find
regular employment; for them. a first
class man only is wanted.
p. ]. PREM.
22-u For Western Agricultural Co.
Can use room. board. or room and
board as payment on piano
Cpluubine Music Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

The Colorado Springs Gazette from
figures received from Republican chair
men Of the various counties Q, the state.
estimates tha; the state. outside Of krap-
shos, ~ill give i24is Republican ma
jsfi;y and 4.so0 majority in krapshoe.
making Republican majority in the
state Of l5.ei5. Only thirteen counties
in the state are conceded TO the Demo
Gratis. Let every Republican vote bo poll
cd. then the Gasstte's estimate may be
verified.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Some voters have expressed desire 70
vote for both wsshbGrn and Osborne for
Justice. This esnno; be done. as they
are opponsnts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

There IS confident feeling in well-in-
formed Republican circles ;hs, this is to
% ! Republican yes in 'oesl ard state
election. Blu, !: will no, be unless Re-
publieans GO 10 the polls ana vote.
We've 60; enough voters thinking our way
TO win the day and now !; only remains
.uT them 70 cas-, Their ballots.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Tho young people Of tho commercial
college have organized literary society
with tho following ahla officers: Pfesi-
dent. Miss EdssSds: vies-pfesidsnt Fer
dinsnd kylof: secretary. Grace Turner:
treasurer. VIII Laekoy: critic, Fred
Wolf: sssrgrr;- VIII Niesols:
eensofa. Maud Waters and Ida Willis
Tho society has large and capable
membership in literary and musical lines
and wIll doubtless do some esesllsn,
work tho coming winter. The society Is
called tho Graeo-kthenian.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

We believe there is to be Republican
victory at the coming election; but there
will not be if Republicans are over-confi-
dent and 20 to sleep. Now is the time
Cor every Republican to constitute himself
or herself a missionary talk politics,
to interest negligent friends and neighbors,
to see that ballots are cast, and cast sar-
ly. and in general to do everything pos
sble to insure the casting of the biggest
Republican vote that the county has ever
put in the boxes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

The large eantaloupe cut which appo.rs
at the head of this article is from a ph.,-
t9graph Of perfect melon taken by D, v.
Surrell. our enterprising seed man. This
cut is printed in his catalogues % show
the appearance Of the highest ,ypa Of ,hs
famous Netteo Gem.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

A part Of our new stock Of piane. has
Just arrived and in few days we will be
able 10 show as fine line Of pianos .s
has ever been shown in otero county.
Remember we are the only exclusive nv-
sic house in otero county and are here 10
stay and make our promises good. Take
advantage of our SIX months music lee
sons free with every Piano. Rememt,r
we absolutely do not make any e.trs
charge for the music lessons. You car
buy Just as cheap now as you could he
fore we started our free music lessons
We have thorough teacher. who comes
to US highly recommended. from the pu-
eblo conservatory Of music. Come and
see her and talk the matter over.
Coiumbine Music Co.
Clarence (. Luoore. k,rrr
New Opera House RjooL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Vote for Hon. w. B. Goblin for repre-
sentative. thereby aiding in securing a
Republican u. S. senator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

and hold as melons. but Of a smaller
size, while the fat crates are 8x12x24
and contain 80 melons. AS rule the
very best melons are shipped in the fats,
as every melon is visible and only the per
feet stock will stand critical examin-
alton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

In regard TO the movement ot sugsr
eastward Prsssden; osnard says; I'VE
are sending large quantities Of California
beet sugar 10 Now York, Tho reason for
this Is ;hs; there Is no; a fnafss: in tho
coast :uE,p7 for all the sugar produced
iSe. q. We a. X. ~ans 70 sSnd !; irto
this region and the Missouri fisor country
because the pfies has been depressed IN
This part o. the country. In New York
the p''es Is beng maintained. 50 We sim
ply pa; ouf sugar into ;ha; naFse; 10 go;
tbs bonsa; o' the higher pfies.~ 1ir. OK
rard says that ha does not srpset any IN
crease n the s-oa c: tss:s under spitvs-
.A5n IN this part Of iHs country until the
matter Of The sugar tariff is definitely set
lied.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

a creditor ones threw of half tho
amour, ;ha, an impoverished debtor
owed. No; TO DO su;done. tho debtor
threw of the other half. The single
:sr==- ard advocates {. tho i5uskiini
Aus;ralGs.-n Tar amendment say I; q dif-
Heal; 70 assess r''oas, ard personal prop
er;y and ;ha; only half such taxes are
gotten. Therefore. they would be gen
eroas 20 tho ;aS-d0dgef and throw of
the other half: and as the realty owner
can be made TO pay his ;aS. they would
allow may. compel him 70 pay them ali.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

The annual meeting Of the Nswdsls
Melon Growers association will be held
a. The NeNdale school house Saturday.
Nov 10
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

position. Hon. w. q. Goblin did no, seek
tho nomination YVES ,hrus, upon him.
He should have tho votes Of every Re-
publican. and all those Democrats who
favor protection TO tho sugar Industry
should give him their support. He will
rep'esen, tho county with eredi; TO HIM
self and TO his constituents. and will aid
in keeping ;his state in ,hs; line o. pros
psri,Y toF which tho Republican party
stands.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

a very practical forstsste Of the work
ng Of the BuskIin land tax bill is to be
witnessed in the neighbonns county Of
otero. On account Of The laundering Of
the Fusion legislature taxes eanno; be
collected from the railroads. Thus the
exemption" which the Bueklin bill would
make possible in every county is already
in effect there. The railroads are paying
nothing on either their tracks. their equip
nent Of their franchises. Consequently
the farmers and townsmen must shoulder
the entire burden Of taxation and carry
the responsibilities Of the eOunty's long
list Of expenses courts. roads. bridges.
salanes. ard 50 forth. Already il is a
serious problem in otero. which but for
the wreekage wrought BY Democratic in
competency would present remarkable
showing Of public as well as individual
prosperity Pueblo chieftan.
Any person who has resided in the
state 81 months. in the county NINETY
days and in the precinct ten days is en-
titled TO vote. providing their name is or
the registration book. II not now regis
tered there is yet a chance for you or
next Tuesday. but you will have to hay,
the affidavits Of two registered voter
that you are eligible for registry
Republicans can prevent the assure.
victory by failing to vote Lay aside al
other ovsiness next Tuesday long enoug
to do your duty as an American citizen,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-31

Remember that the W. r. c. will serve
dinner and supper on election day.
Furnished rooms for rent, 4oz s. Sixth
22-p
We have sold Pianos to many Of our
best citizens, and they are all highly
pleased. ~ s'S
7. ]. Hill.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-09

be tolerated among gentlemen in their
dealings with each other, and the state
of Oregon has no more right to refuse
the payment Of this just debt than has
the individual the right 10 refuse to
pay his written obligations to his
fellow men.
Resolved, that we invite the pioneers
Of Oregon, Indian War Veterans and
the Native Sons of Oregon to cooper.
ate in this matter, and do what they
can toward securing the honest pay
ment of this debt to .the aged, gray.
headed pioneer veterans of Oregon,
who have waited ~ and a years for
what was justly their due aud should
have been paid them many years ago.
The veterans conducted thoir bust
ness meeting Wednesday afternoon and
adjourned. Before disbanding, a leg,
islatiye committee was named to look
after the interests of the veterans be-.
fore the legislature next winter. The
committo is composed of the following
named gentlemen: Major James Bruce
of Benton county; Col. I. h. Wal, Of
Salem, and j. Il. Cooper of mdepcnd.
once, Another meeting will be- held
bv these sturdy veterans on January
81, 1903
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-09
LELAND SIFTINGS.

Died.. W. Goff, of Leland, one of
the first settlers of Southern Oregon
Consumption being the direct cause
of death.
The Galesburg editor says our poor
house is not very inviting; we think
it is little too inviting for in our
vicinity we have characters who work
only when they have to, and when
asked why they do not work and lay
mp something for old age their answer
is that the county can take care Of
them. They sit around in the shade
from year to year and after awhile
they drift to the poor house and live
off of those who work and pay taxes.
There should be q law compelling
people to work and maintain them
selves.
The weather continues dry; rain is
needed badly, as the grass on the
range is dry.
When we hear of cold weather in
other parts of the country, we feel
glad that we are in southern Oregon.
There was dance at Leland last
week, also one at Kennyville. We are
a population of pleasure loving people.
We had big fire here and a large
part of the range was burned off but
as far as heard from, no other damage
was done.
Some capitalists from Colorado are
in our midst looking after our mines
with view to buying
There is big excitement in the
timber business; Upper Grave creek is
heavily timbered, the railroad com
pany has a large amount of timber
land there, each alternate section
They have pulled their timber out of
market, holding it for raise. All
government land is bought up-any-
tliing of timber claim is bought
up, We look for railroad to be
built up Grave creek in the near
future.
Melvin Culp is the guest of G..
W. Chaplin. He is one of Merlin s
staunch citizens
Peter Plezer of Hugo was here
looking for stock; he reports quiet
times at Hugo.
The health of the people is good, no
sickness to report.
Our nights are warm, as a rule we
don't need any fires.
We are a happy people with clear
conscience. Wide Awake.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-10-09
JOSEPHINE COUNTY PLATINUM

A Courier representative has been
Informed that the display of platinum
from Josephine county sent to the
mining congress at Butte, created
much attention and comment. Walter
+. Smith, who took the display to
the congress for the Welsbach com
pany, Of Philadelphia, and who has
the management Of the company +
operation at the Meredith mines, in
the Waldo mining district, of Jose
phinc county, is highly pleased with
the success they are meeting in their
work and believes that in time they
will have in operation one Of the most
successful placer mines in America.
The Welsbach company is mining
platinum strictly for their own use,
as they use a large amount of the
metal in the manufacture of their
articles. The process of extracting
the metal from the black sand the
process they have in use at the Mere
dith- placers, is n secret process of
their own. They will continue their
operations through the winter