Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-10-17
Reception to Mrs. Brandt by Republic
can Ladies' Of Rocky Ford.

Suu h~UotSs os No~"y ''"
Rocky Ford usually comes IN for her
share of honors. even to the entertaining
Of Republican lions" It always endeay-
ors. also. To hold up its end OF the plank
with pride and distinction. So, when. on
Monday. letter was received by Mrs.
Benz. Reed. OF the Republican committee
here. stating that Mrs. Anna Brandt, the
Republican candidate for supenntendent
Of public instruction, would b. IN Rocky
Ford. hurried preparations were at once
made to receive her in way worthy
Of Rocky Ford and the G. o. p. Though
the time was exceedingly short efforts
were made by phone. by horse and foot,
TO acquaint all the ladies either Republi-
cans. or willing to become one. Of the
chance TO meet Mrs. Brandt and hear her
talk. Everybody was TO tel everybody
else that an Informal reception would be
rendered Mrs. Brandt at the home Of Mrs.
Chas. F. Evans. Though man were de-
layed by sickness or the bondage Of house
keeping. about 40 ladies responded TO
the general invitation. Much 10 the dis
appointment OF all present, but partice-
larly the ladies' who had strisen SO hard
TO gather together the feminine part Of
the Republican party OF Roc.y Ford, or
all who would accept the honor OF be-
longing to it. and make it profitable and
pleasant for all. Mrs. Brandt did not ap-
pear. II was afterwards found TO be in
no wise her fault. Tho speakers bureau
OF Denver notified her and the other can
didates that they were not u 60 To La
Jun,a or Rocky Ford. but did not advise
the people oi shose places that their dates
had been cut of the program.
Although Mrs. Brandt was not present
Hon. F. ElBrooxs. candidate for congress-
man at large. and Hon. W. q, Goblin. can
dida,e for representative. were present To
makes Mrs. Brandts excuses and talk To
the ladies' o: their duties and responsioili-
tics in the campaign: advising them TO
vote and talk and work and 'enthuse"
others for the party which means state
and national advancement, progress and
prosperity.
| Quantities Of beautiful flowers deeorat-
cd tho house, symbolic. We imagine. OF the
iiowery path to victory our party ueads.
Too,hsome refreshments were also serv-
cd To increase that feeling OF soSiability
and fraternity which should exist between
those holding grea, and common end in
view. namely. tho on,rus,ing Of our state
and tho land wo love tho most" to the
party Of tho soundost principle. Tho re-
froshmenis. too. were doubiless Intended
10 suggest tho full dinner pail which
follows tho progressive and protective
policy OF the Republican party.
Mrs. Brand, was found BY wire and
came TO La Juuta Wednesday evening IN
time to make brigh, and telling little
speech at tho meeting there. Hearing
for tho first Of tho disappointment, at
Rocky Ford she stopped OF! here for a few
hours on hor way to speak a. Pueblo on
Thursday night. As she said 10 tho lad
los she mot, Il wouldn't dare 10 look you
IN tho face II this was in any way my
negligence or lack Of promp;ness even.
but am entirely blameless. Ny travel
ing companions. tho gen,lopqn candidates.
can voueh that never miss train or
am late to meeting OF disappoint the
pcoplol" She sooned very bright. ca
pablo. intelligent woman. we'll calculated
to fill such an important position. 1t was
very unfortunate that the ladies' Of Rocky
Ford. especially our waysring sisters.
could no; meet and hear mrs. Brandt
We trust, however. that tho ladies' felt
repaid for spending an afternoon together
in Republican interests. and il they could
no, listen to Mrs. Brandts bright talk.
they wen, away determined not only to
vote themselves. but stir all who are list
less or careless over their political duties
and convert all who are blinded to the
best interests Of tho state and nation, and
| do not vet sec that they should be Re-
publieans as they are Americans.