Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-17

l.. f, Colby and wife left yesterday fer
Chicago where they will make their futul Q
home and from which central point MIR.
Colby will introduce his celebrated Rocky
Ford chile-con-carne TO the epicures Of
the east During their residence in Rocky
Ford Mr.. and Mrs. Colby by their genial
temperament made many good friends
whose best wishes will follow them to
the windy city beside the unsalted sea. ''
FIR. Wietzer was Santa Fe passenger
Tuesday morning bound for Denver.
Miss Matte Ramser Of Utica. Kan. is
the guest Of her aunt, mrs.'P. J. Willis.
Mrs. r. C. Jordan left Tuesday for
Payette. Idaho. to Join her husband for
future residence. Mr.. Jordan has been in
that region few weeks andhas bought a
4o-scre farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan have
many friends here who regret their re-
moyal from the Rocky Ford country.
N. q. Neher has just received letter
from his daughter who Is at MCPHERSON
Kan. in which she states, II. c. Slifer
died at his home there a few days since.
Mr.. Slifer was for some months a resi-
dent Of Rocky Ford and will be remem-
bered by our business men for his con-
nec,ion with the publication OF the
Enterprises illustrated edition Of Jan. l..
1902. Mr.. Sliier was worthy man and
made many friends while here.
mayor-eleet Pollock left on Tuesday
for trip in northern Colorado.
Prof. Burbank. formerly principal OF
the Rocky Ford high school. now teach
ing in New Mexico. has been visiting
friends here this week.
Mrs. Luther Hartig Of Pueblo. was the
CUES, OF Mrs. J. c. KAN during the week.
returning 10 her home on Monday.
Mrs. Win Sawyer left on Tuesday for
Payette. ldado. To join her husband whose
intention IL Is to buy farm and make
that their future home.
Mrs. w. |. Davenport was elected frs,
vice. president OF the Pueblo Presbyteriai
woman's Homo Missionary society. tho
sessions Of which she has been attending
at Trinidad this week.
Miss Alice Richards. an experienced
operator. arrived from Canon City
Wednesday and will have charge Of tho
nigh, service Of the telephone company.
Mrs. Dr.. Mcdonald and Mrs. upsey Of
Fowler. were in town Tuesday taking
advantage Of Rocky Fords superior faeili-
,ios for shopping.
The Every Tuesday club mo, with Mrs.
c. D. Abbott this week. and commenced
tho reading Of "Charity's Garden
Plat, Burke. who Is praetieing law at
Sterling. was in town Wednesday. tho
guest Of Mrs. Annie 3. Elsor.
Many Of tho La Jun,a Knights Tomplar
who were in Rocky Ford on Sunday.
were accompanied by their wives. Mes
danes Sherman. Barr. wineheli. Parling-
ton. MeCauley. Baird. Pierce and Bryant
being among tho number.
Rocky Ford Homestead. No. 7l4. Yeo-
men. had an enjoyable social gathering
Tuesday evening. Chas. Hushaw won
tho prize for the best work in completing
his HON on an apron and was presented
with shaving set. J. @. Graham won
tho BOBBY prixo-a monkey on a string.
Henry Apt was awarded a S25 gold
watch for securing the most members.
J. n. Award was in Denver this week
looking after fixtures for tho fino now
building soon to be built for Hereford &
Award.
Mrs. D. Gregg and two daughters Of
Danvillc. ILL.,. will arrive Saturday On
route homo from a six weeks tour in
California. To visit with Mrs. ]. c. Kahn
to whom they are related.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Atkinson few
days ago welcomed tho arrival Of fine
boy.