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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
District Court.

In the district court last week ;hroo
and ono-halt days were taken UP with
tho divorce case Of Matte Eleanor Lack
oy versus @. ]. Laekey. Tho case went
20 the jury a; noon las; Saturday. and
after being out for twonty-four hours
were summoned into eour; about noon las;
Sunday and announced ,ha, thoy had
been unable to agree on verdict Judge
Dixon then dismissed them.
Las; Saturday afternoon Judge Dixon
sentenced tho prisoners who had beon
tried and convicted during tho term. as
follows:
Ice Morgan. who was convicted OF rape
was sentenced TO tho pcniten;isry for not
less than one year nor more than eight
ieon months.
John Dee. otherwise known as the Mex
iean. convicted Of stealing horse. saddle
and bride. received a sentence Of not less
than ono nor more than three years.
Z. n. Bell. who stole a bicycle. over
coat. ote.. in Rocky Ford. and was caught
by Sheriff Barr at tho bricsyard while he
was coming into La Jun;a. was sen; TO
tho roforma,ory at Buona Visit.
meclelland Elliott. tho young man who
swipod wheel belonging to tho Harvey
House porter. was notified that sentence
in his case would be suspended provid-
cd he would leave tho state at once.
Adjourned to November 25.-Ls Junta
Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
New Postofflce Fixtures.

The furnishing OF the new postoffice is
being delayed Assistant Superintendent
Waters. who is daily expected to arrive in
Rocky Ford to give the final orders in re-
gard TO the furniture requirements Of the
new site and the approaching free deliy-
cry. In a general way !; may be stated
that an en,ireley new outfit will be put in
excepting the recently purchased lock
boxes which are OF the latest and bes,
pattern. The new fixtures will provide
separate room for the postmaster,
another for the money order department,
and such other rooms and windows as
shall be necessary TO mack tho Office one
OF tho most complete in the state. The
new furniture will DO Of the very bes, and
quite handsome. and all will DO arranged
for tho installation OF free delivery. which
will be established as soon as the now
fixtures arc in place and the city has
done It's part
wha, Is required Of the city is crossings
and sidewalks within the free delivery ter
ritory and houses all numbered. Good
progress is being made in these improve
ments and the outlook IS good for free
delivery January lsi-
Among tho requirements Of the govern
mcnt at this new site Is \ vault or safe.
which will DO pu, in Immediately after
Assistant Superintendent, Waters visit.
When the now pos,of.iea shall have
boon completed Il will DO one OF which our
citizens may well be proud.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
Seems to DC un.ound.

The Western Home Building Co.. is a
now concern which was represented in
Rocky Ford few days recently by 1. c.
iii,ehel. its president. Mr.. Mitchell offer
cd what seemed very attractive invest
mont and took the stock applications Of 4
number Of our citizens. DR.. w. L Mid
Ileton was appointed local agent. Before
Or. Middleton did any business for the
company he heard rumors that were not
eroditable TO the concern. The papers he
has received from the Denver Office, au-
thorizing him to collect for the business
worked up by Mr.. Mitchell. he is holding
until he aseertains that the company is
financially sound. Up to this time he has
failed to receive satisfactory evidence oi
the reliability Of the Western Home Build
ing Co. It now looks as IL a vote oI
thanks from would-be investors is dut
Or. Middleton for keeping thom from
making an unwise Investment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
George Burnett Shot.

George Burnett. tho architect, former
resident OF this city. was shot in the
mouth in Las Animas. last Saturday. by
Adam Gardner. the bullet entering the
left check. striking tooth and imbodding
it in the tongue. and passing out Of the
right cheek. Before second shot could
be fred Sheriff Dean interpreted and took
the revolver away from Gardner. Bur
nett ran through Attorney Lubcr's Office
and dashed through back window.
The trouble originated over Gardner
daughter. girl Of seventeen. who has
boon stopping at Burnett's house learning
to be dressmakor. The girl refused tc
20 home. claiming that her father abused
her. and Burnett supported her in her de-
fanee Of parental authority which Great
ed bad blood between the men. Gardner
was released on bond. La Junta Tribune
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
A Defense of the Mems Reading Room

To the Editor of the Enterprise:
The article in last weeks issue OF the
Gazette by Mr.. G. II. Taylor, in which the
new reading room was made the butt Of
humorous attack, not only reflects upon
the conscientious work and sincere pur-
poses OF the ladies who have sacrificed
time and money for this noble work, but
leaves wrong impression concerning the
nature and character Of the work.
1t might be fine thing II room on
the main street now occupied by one Of
our sinkxof iniquity could be opened for
reading room. fitted with plush carpets,
Morris chairs. a magnificent library, few
oil cloth palms and a gramaphone. And
some of this might be accomplished II
business men were half as much con-
oerned about making manhood as they
are about the location Of the postofflce or
a wild west exhibit.
When public sentiment adds a fiddle
and pack Of cards il only needs a rou-
lette table and a beer keg TO make it
worth as much as any other dive in town.
And when that time comes it will be nee
essary for the marshal TO accompany the
patrons home. for they will surely grayi-
tate toward the saloon, not for the free
lunch but TO complete the unfinished game
of whist.
There are in Rocky Ford now about
800 men and boys who have 70 choose
for their evenings between cold room
and the saloon. iuasmuch as standing on
the street is rather chilly business these
evenings. Though i; has been in opera
ton but two weeks. and mary do not
know OF il at all, tho reading room is
patronized almost nearly every evening
up to the limit Of seating capacity. And
this can bs enlarged. attractions added or
the room moved TO more desirable To-
cation. just in proportion as people who
have plenty Of time TO eritieise get out
and hustle for It,
Stool patrons have not been needed. SO
far. 10 stimulate attendance. but II they
were none better could DO found than the
men connected with the societies ''se-
duestered from secular pursuits and de-
voted 10 seli-saeriAes in the interests OF
humanity" Ii is significant tina; very
seldom are any other voices than theirs
heard in defense Of manhood and woman
hood. Of purity and good citizenship,
II occurs TO me that the good intentions
Of the women. which are admitted in the
article referred to. should have protected
their work from such sarcastic and un-
called for attack. the sifee; Of which can
no; DO counted in any way except inlur-
ious and harmful.
WI. Davenport
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
CHURCH NEWS.
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PRnsnYrgRIAN CHURCH.

SHoNSH.
Regular services at the First Presby-
terian church next Sunday. The morn
ing subject. The Kind Of Religion Needed
for the Present." evening theme. The
Narrow Door" Miss May Irvine will sing
THE Good Shepherd" at the evening SER
vice.
GERMAN BAPTIST.
Services every Sunday as follows;
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.; Preaching
services at | a. m. Evening services at
1880. Ministers; G. E. Studebaker. G..
Nevnger. j. C. Funderburgh. j. M. Elliott.
n. p. Talhelm. superintendent Of Sunday
school,
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Services every Sunday at ! o'clock;
Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Room Hagen
block. Subject. God. the Only Cause and
Creator"
ST. MATTHEWS CHuRcH-ErIscoPAL.
In old Masonic hall. Divine service
Sunday morning at ! | o'clock; sermon by
the rector. Rev. j. M. Mcbride. Sunday
school at 10 o'clock. All are welcome.
Services Sunday evening.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services at the Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening. Morning subject.
The Voice OF Need" evening. The Voice
OF Triumph" Services at Patterson VAL
ley at 8 p. m.
The Ministerial association will meet
with Rev. Mayo Monday at 10 a. m.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
Is Not an Unknown ouantlty.

H. 7. Wilson. secretary of the Texas
Colorado Chatauqua, writes: at is with
great pleasure that Recommend Eugene
Laurant as magician who stands in the
very front rank Of his profession. l-aur-
ant has appeared for two successive sea-
sons at the Texas-colorado Chatauqua.
The increasing size of his audiences is ev-
idenoe Of his success in entertaining all
aues and classes OF people. He is an es-
tablished favorte where known. and he is
a gentleman who can be recommended
without reservation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

The unusual whi;enoss Of tho noun
;ains thus carly in the seson is prophetic
Of an abundant water supply nest sum
mer. Already there has been as much
snow-fail IN the Arkansas Valley water
shed as during all Of las; winter. ltis tho
early SHOWS which pack and whose slow
melting furnishes tho steady water sup
ply 50 greatly desired by farmers. The
snow now on tho mountain peaks. ,oge,h-
or with that which may eonfidcn,ially bO
expected during tho winter. gives promise
Of prosperous season for our farmers in
1908.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

The tax leyies recently made by the
commissioners will be found in detail in
another colum. The rate Of $500 on
the Sloo in Rocky Ford is going to cause
an immense amount Of kicking about jan
uany lst, The $500 which will be COL
leeted on each sloo valuation will be
distributed as follows: Forty cents goes
to the state treasury. $3.50 for the sup
port Of the city government, Sl.zo for
county purposes. sl.oo for the support Of
the public schools. and 20 cents for in
tsrest. The delinquent tax sale will com
menee December is. II will be the
smallest sale held for many years, which
speaks well for the prosperity Of the coun-
try. Some Of our readers may have their
land advertised. or may wish to buy some
lands as an investment and will be inter-
ested in knowing how the in,ercs, piles up
after the sale. For the frs, six months
tho interest is two per cent; for the sec
ond six months one and one-half per cent
After one year the rate Is one per een,
per month. After three years. II not re-
deemed. tho purchaser gets deed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

A saloon keeper few days since was
regretting the prevalence of the early
closing plan adopted by our merchants.
This is not the first time that the saloons
have exressed antagonism to early clos
ing and there must be some basis for their
unrighteous complaints. The saloon man
referred to said that with the stores all
closed at six o'clock the men stayed at
home instead Of coming down town. and
he estimated his loss at $40 per day. II
each saloon loses $40 per day there is a
total loss Of $50 per day or s42o per
week. But there is this consolation: The
men who do not blow in this money at
the saloons have that much more to spend
with our merchants for dry goods. gro
eeries and the neoessaries of life. Aside
from this evident benefit early closing has
proved its value and has doubtless become
the fixed policy Of Rocky Ford's merean-
tile interests.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

The infantile republic of Cuba is failing
to show gratitude to Uncle Sam for the
liberty now enjoyed. There is dispos-
ton TO refuse coalng stations and in other
ways TO deny privileges which this nation
had every reason to expect would be
granted without hesitation. However, this
display Of ingratitude may have a good
effect in preventing growth of sympathy
which might result in reciprocity legisla-
ton Injurious to the beet sugar industry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

The St. Louis Globe Domoera, notes
tho good fooling shown in tho west over
the Republican victory in Colorado and
says: "A Republican victory is always
an advantage to the community aehiev-
ing it. Take the country as a whole and
the Republican party is the party Of pub
lie spirit, intelligence and balance. Every
thing Of any consequence to the country
which has been gained in the past as
years, every since the Republican party
appeared on the scene. has boon won by
the Republicans Everybody in the rest
Of the country. seeing the Republicans at
the front in its election returns. knows
that that locality is a good place to live in
and to invest money in. II gets an ad-
vertisement all over the United States
which is Of inealsulable benefit to I, in a
business and social way. Colorado's re-
cent Republican victory will be an i'm
mense boon to that state. It will do
more to advance that states interests
than could be done in ten years by all the
circulars which could be sent out by an
immigration board. railway company or
any other agency. Colorado is to Be con-
graduated on hgr evidence Of sanity and
solidity."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

We have purchased the w. F. Stark
stock Of Stoves and Furniture and for the
next few weeks will offer special prices
on the goods, which have been moved to
our store. The stock consists of cook
stoves, ranges and heaters, all of which
will be offered at prices which make them
great bargains. This stock will go fast
at the prices fixed, and you'll have to
hurry" or you'll miss a snap.
Dawley Hardware g. Furniture Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

The Rocky Ford country is Just begin
ing to find ou; It's grea, possibilities in the
agricultural line. Its resources have been
greatly developed in tho las; few years
but the wealth there IS in our soil is Just
beginning to be appreciated. As a sample
Of the now sources Of profit for onr farm
ers we will mention that Burrell's seed
house this year has contracts with our
famors for about 1000 acres Of various
kinds Of seeds, This is an industry that
promises almos, unlimited expansion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
For Sale,

We have good 10 room frame dwell
ing with closets. pantry. bath room. good
perch. very fine for dwelling or rooming
house, blocks from factory; very cheap
at Sl.600.
l6o acres miles from Swink: good s
room dwelling and outhouses, water from
Catlin; at SIS per acre.
20 and 40 acre tracts with Catlin and
Timpas creek water rights, at S66 per
acre.
Eerla SON <, Cretcher
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

Thanksgiving Day was a very quiet one
in Rocky Ford. All business houses we're
closed about noon. Turkey dinners, fam
lily andfriendly reunions were very num-
erous, many tables groaning under the
weight Of Injuries before the feast the
diners doing the groanng after the meal.
Good cheer was everywhere and many
poor families were remembered by their
more fortunate neighbors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

c. F. Burke is president Of a new or
ganization Of teachers and directors Of
rural schools in the east side Of Otero
county. Il is known as the Rural School
Association and its object is to promote
corporation between teachers and direc-
tors in all matters which will make the
public schools more efficient Tho aim of
the association is most worthy and it de-
serves active life and prosperity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
True
Economy

The difference in
cost between an alum
baking powder and
the hiig h est class
cream of tartar bak-
ing powder would not
amount for a family's
supply to one dollar
a year.
DR.. Prices is the
standard cream of tar
tar baking powder. 1t
makes the food de-
licious and healthful..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
w. .c.T,u. Notes.

An unusually large and appreciative
audience gathered at the home OF Mrs.
W. H. Stamp. November 81. If the tenn
perance women and men of Rocky Ford
continue TO give such good evidence OF
interest in footing out Of our beautiful
city the greatest pollution it contains, the
time is not FAR distant when il shall be.
The saloon situation was discussed by all
the members present, and the whole IN
nutshell was. go into the land and pos
sess it, Notwithstanding its being do
main peopled with giants, men OF great
stature, who fashion devils after their
own liking. after which they call upon
them to do their bidding to make tramp.
a scoundrel. demon upon earth of your
bright-eyed. manly. honest boy, and often
times may it be said your girl.
1t was moved and seconded that bu-
reau OF information be established. and
that Miss Elsie Goss act as secretary.
The Rev. Mr.. Davenport said at the
assembly which he recently attended that
Rocky Ford was spoken OF as probable
site for a Presbyterian college" and he
said should there be one-h half the energy
expended, as was upon the securing the
beet sugar factory we should secure IL.
Could the people realize what great ad-
vantage il would be TO a country. calling
a thousand students from all over the
United States. they would not let the OPP
portunity pass. The greatest drawback.
however. TO this enterprise lies within our
own grasp; our hands being upon the
plow shall we. or shall we not. make our
city pure and u good place. one that
parents would be willing to send their
children 10 dwell IMP
A delegate 10 the convention from
Greeley said there were eight hundred
students attending the state normal school
from the fact that there were no saloons.
Another from Fort Collins said the stud
ents had greatly increased in number
since the saloons were abolished. besides
the city was upon a better financial basis.
II Is better even to Rocky Ford's loss.
as party who lives there and invested
there extensively said Il was an Incentive
TO tho boys TO SEQ the cadets marching
and TO asso late with the quality Of stud
ents that are sent TO Fort Collins. and
this mother said there are no no saloons
there
Tho president manifested her willing
ness TO continue 10 act as superintendent
Of psrlor meetings and she was duly elect
cd. Tho Rocky Ford union is proud to
announce that it has helped in small
way to secure for Colorado recognition
a, the national convention. over tho Unit
cd States for having done tho best and
most efficient press work in proportion TO
the number OF members. The highly hon
ored prize 10 called the Press Star" and
was received By the state superintendent.
Esther a. Gaymon Of Denver. who now
offers one OF Francis Wizards books as a
prize to tho local union which secures the
greatest number Of eolums during the
year.
The next meeting will DO held with
Mrs. Dr.. Wright.
Press Sup;. Of Rocky Ford Union.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
ai,c ,lc Merchants a Rest.

There is seldom week passes. and
hardly day. when citizens who are en-
gagged in business are not called upon to
contribute something for eharity's sake.
1t is always the merchants who are asked
to shoulder this varied and gratuitous
giving. Some people seem to think they
who are in business can pick UP dollars
anywhere and ought to contribute willing
ly and literally every time they are asked
As a rule dollars are no more plentiful
with business people than with any other
Just remember they have troubles OF their
own. Beg your money for awhile from
the land owners and retired men who
have plenty Of money drawing interest.
The business men would appreciate the
change Sparks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

Mrs. D. W. Barkley has on hand a few
Navajo rugs from Rev, r. II. Ar,es' Faith
Mission. Now is good time To buy as
genuine Nayaio workmanship is becoming
moro scarce and higher in price. These
rugs may be seen a; the Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

On Monday. through tho medium Of at
,rac;ive posters. Ramsay & Byars will
announce a Clearing ou. sale, offering
many great bargains profaelng their fig
ures with three good reasons for tho
prices offered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
Artistic r,chI,n Pianos.

And other Musical instruments. Sow
ing Machines and supplies. We handle
high grade goods a. reasonable prices.
Tho bcs, Is none too good for our CUSTOM
ers. Four years Of increasing business is
our record. a large list Of purchasers Is
our reference. Letters from customers
expressing entire satisfaction is our rec
ommendation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
Savings Bank In Rocky Ford.

Tho Farmers & Merchants Bank have
opened a savings department. Tho work
ing man and the boys and girls can open
4 deposit OF one dollar and have tho
money make them something.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

In accordance with custom establish
ed several years ago the Wells-Fargo
Express Co. sent to each employee a
Thanksgiving turkey, oysters and other
good things necessary for a Thanksgiving
dinner. The recipients at Rocky Ford
were Jas. Butterfield agent, and David
Brennan. driver. Formerly only married
employees were thus complimented, but
this year every man on the pay roll is re-
membered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

A Denver firm talks Of establishing an
ice plant at La Junta. 1t is time Hon. G.
W, Swink returned from Arkansas and
got his cold storage plant under way. His
proposed enterprise should be on such an
extensive scale as to fully meet all the
wants Of the valley in the way Of artific
ial ice as well as cold storage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

Mr.. Sullivan lately Of Illinois. has pur-
chased a farm near ordway with Twin
lake water and will move to that place in
u fow days. He bough, Of tho 5eymor
Land and Investment, Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
Candy BY the Barrel.

Pail or Pound; any way you want it.
All our own make. Special prices to
teachers. Call early for our prices and
leave your orders. We expee. a rush at
Christmas time.
Sodeburg's Candy Factory. S. Main.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1902.
Coming Events.

December "MeCarty's Mishaps.
at Grand Opera House.
December l6.-Laurant, the Great Ma
gician, at the Grand opera house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

On Friday Of last week the Beymer
Land and Investment Co. sold si.555
worth OF land in the vicinity Of ordway.
and no, more than 30 acres In a tract.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

An Illinois Democratic paper is Of tho
opinion tha, nothing bu; panic can in
iaro The Republican party. Tho people
have an idea the Republican party is re-
sponsiblo for the present good times and
/; will require a panic to cause a grca,
enango Of opinion. And tho people are
right in their estimation Of tho relation Of
the Republican party 10 good times. It
only needs reference to tho reign Of
Cleveland TO find proof.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

We regret to learn that tho U. S. Ring
or store at Swink is in financial entan-
clement. but trust that Mr.. Ringer will
soon be in charge again and doing his old
time good business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

An Indiana man has Just secured di-
voree from his wife because she smoked
cigarettes. This is a case Of gross in
Justice. A woman has as good right to
smoke cigarettes as a man.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

A. p. Samples. the real estate man.
has returned from Kansas City and is
ready for business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

That the public may not be deluded by
dealers with cheap irni,a-
tons wc wish to state tina. We arc solo
agents for Chiekering & Sons and lvers
and Ponds pianos in o,ero county.
4. 26-u Rocky Ford Music Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

Mr.. Hanna of Del Norte, COL, came
over and bought 40 acres of land from
the Beymer Land and Investment Co.
near ordway. and will use Twin lake
water.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

The Epworth League Lecture Course
maintains its value and interest. The lee
ture of Robert Parker Miles at the Grand
Monday evening attracted an excellent
audience. The subject, The Rhine and its
Legends" was handled in most instruct
i've and entertaining way. The history Of
that portion OF the old world is rich in
old-time romance and story and the
abundant material at hand was present.
ed in captivating manner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

S. M. Lantz. who has the management
of the K. p. building, was remembered by
the K. p. Building association Wednesday
by the gift Of a fine Thanksgiving turkey.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28
Dirt.

have few loads Of extra good dirt
for lawns which must be moved at once.
Parties wishing same call Immediately.
1921 Ed. Z. Swink.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-28

Stree; Commissioner Deweese is doing
a 10, Of good work making crossings with
einders from tho Sugar factory with
top dressingoi Ed dSwink's non-mud-m
ing sand