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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
Importance OF home-Produecd FcrtI.
lixcrs.

Tho Homestead closes an article on
tho Importance OF animal fertilizers as
follows;
While Il is tru6 ,ha, there is more or
less hard work involved in handling OF
farmyard manure. we feel disposed to
emphasize with eyer-inereasing zeal the
Importance OF engaging in this kind Of
labor. because so long as the manure on
our farm is returned 10 the soil so long IS
the day postponed when I, will be neees-
sary for farmers Of the middle ives, TO
apply the high-priced fertilizing eonssi,a-
ents 20 their soils.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

All the sick are reported better.
The school entertainment Saturday
night-a Congress Of Nations-was one
OF the finest ever presented in this part
Of the county and reflects great credit
upon the teachers. Misses kiely and
Rockwell. The school children also de-
serve special mention for the fine manner
in which they took their several parts in
the program. The attendance was extra
good and the proceeds were $50.
W. II. Hackwor,h arrived home Mon
day after a weeks trip at Colorado
Springs and Cripple Creek on business.
Miss Mae Belle Sebree and Miss Hattie
Broadbent OF ordway were guests Of
Mrs. conard recently and attended the
entertainment Saturday night.
The case OF the People VS.. Bell. for
alleged horse stealing from the Boston
Farm. is set for preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge conard on Thursday.
The three boys held in El Paso county
fo' horse stealing had preliminary
hearing at Fountain the goth inst. On
motion by counsel for defense the Hale
and Darmer boys were discharged by the
court on the ground that the justice court
had no jurisd ietion. they being under 10
years Of age. The Hale boy was again
held for trial and a complaint filed against
him in the district court His trial will
come up in March. The pafmer boy
turned states evidence and was released.
Bert Millhouse was then arraigned and
had his preliminary hearing. resulting in
his being bourd over 10 the district court,
and will be tried some time in March.
j. w. Wilson. one Of our prosperous
farmers. reports that in 1902 from SO
acres OF alfalfa he cut and sold isl tons
without irrigation. and the shortest year
in four. for which he received $3.50 a
ton on track. a total OF Si.25o. Tho en-
tire expense OF same was sse.25. leaving
a ne, profit OF over $50 per acre. be-
sides the pas,urage. He also had in is
acres OF sugar bee,s the same year
which brough, him si.o+6.25. Expense
Of crop. s5sZ.s4. Net. s6ss.s4. beng
profit OF ss5.25 per acre. This shows
some Of the net dollars that 60 into the
pockets Of our en,erprising farmers. And
We have room for more JUS, such enter
prisihg citizens as Mr.. Wilson.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
."Twas Ever Thus"

Business men in every town ought TO
have an organization for the express pur-
pose OF discouraging fake advertising
schemes. such as wall directories. maps,
hotel registers. earniyals and like useless
methods. The drain on the merchant
who pa,roniyes such schemes is consider
able. and the returns are nothing. Some
men who would have fits II asked TO pu,
UP ten dollars for a months newspaper
advertising will put out five times that
amount TO smooth fasirs for worthless
space. a business mems organization
would serve TO educate its members 10
the folly Of paying for doubtful publicity.
Lamar Sparks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
A Mothers Recommendation.

have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for number of years and have. no
hestanoy in saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and Group |
have ever used in my family. have not
words to express my confidence in this
remedy.-Mrs. j. A. Moore, North Star,
Mich. For sale by all druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

4 Chicken Pie social will be given by
the Ladies Aid OF the Presbyterian church
u, the X. p. hall mex; Saturday evening,
The weli-snown and popular Presbyter-
ian cook book will be on sale. The mere
announcement, Of Presbyterian chicken
pic will arouse an intense interest. as the
sump,uous fare Of such occasions in
former years has established for them an
enviable reputation. Well all be there.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

In another column will be found very
prominent ad. of J. 3. Manby's big sale
in Holbrook. In the posters which have
been distributed the name of the ranch is
given as the Deter Ranch, when it should
have been spelled Deitz. Auetioneer
Martin and Clerks Hauck 8; McKelyey
will have their hands full for next Mon
day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

When you feel blue and everything
goes wrong. take dose of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, They will
cleanse and invigorate your stomach. reg
ulate your bowles. give you a relish for
your food and make you feel that in this
old world is good place to live. For
Sale by all druggist
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

The best physic. Once tried and you
will always use Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets says William A. Gil
rard. Pease, VT. These Tablets are the
most prompt, most pleasant and most re-
liable oathartio in use. For sale by all
druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

DR.. Thos. Jarvis this week removed to
La Junta. but will make occasional visits
to Rocky Ford to look after patients using
his medicines. All medicines wanted
will be delivered here free of express
charges. H. P. Talhelm, at the Denver
Bakery is DR.. Jarvis resident agent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

W. W. Lamon, the American Beet
Sugar Cos agricultunst at Fowler. says
that Navajo Indians who were employed
in the beet field last summer, as a rule.
did excellent work. When under the di-
rection of competent foremen their work
is preferable to that Of the Mexicans.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

The spoonholder, which has been rated
as Indispensable, is no longer seen on the
well-set table. Instead, the spoons are
placed beside each plate in the order in
WHICH they are to be used. This does
away forever with the spoonholder and
saves the trouble Of passing the spoons
across the table,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Stop overs will be allowed in California
on oolonist tickets via Santa Fe April
to June | 5. 1908. F. G. Curran. agent,
Rocky Ford. Colo. 56-45.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Go to W. |. Stevens & Co.'S north
Main meat market for the best and
cheapest meats. Phone 222 White. 55tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

George F. Menig, Of Danville. Illinois,
has been in town this week feeling the
pulse of our citizens on a woolen mill
proposition. Mr.. Meng and his father
own an up-to-date woolen mill which has
been doing very successful business on
woolen goods for the U. S. army. Briefly
stated Mr.. Menig would like to move his
plant west, and have our citizens take
$4,000 stock in corporation for the
manufacture of woolen goods in Rocky
Fold. He will take an equal amount of
stock.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Chief Karpe's hose company has just
received the new outfit Of rubber suits
coats, boots and helmets-and are in
better shape to fight fire than ever before
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Cantaloupe Seed For Sale. Three
grades, Scots, 5octs and 2octs per
pound. Address John Little, Rocky Ford.
Colo. 56-4O
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Wednesday, January %.
a sorrel mare, no brands. white spot in
face, black spot on hip, z years old.
Suitable reward for information sent.
Ianthus Todd, Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

The Santa Fe will run personally con-
Quoted excursions to California tri-weekly
during colonist period, April to June 5,
1908. F. G. Curran, agent, Rocky Ford,
Colo. 5S-45
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

W. H. Sawyer has sold his residence
property IN southwestern Rocky Ford
to w. T. Ball.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Farm Leases and many other Legal
Blanks for sale at the Enterprise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Large front room for rent, suitable for
light housekeeping. --5o4 N. 10th Street
sep
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
WAN TED.

At our feed yard east Of town
all kinds of Butcher stock AMI
poultry.
32-tf. Weaver & Bond,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Leave orders for Fancy Ice Cream ane
Ices at Blair g. Wiswell's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Woman with baby wants position as
housekeeper at once. Address. Mrs.
Zelda Boles, Rocky Ford 55tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
Subscribers Come First.

A Virginia editor who has built up a
successful local paper says: "lf there
comes a choice between duty to your
subscribers and the chance OF losing an
advertiser. let the advertisement 60. The
advertisement may mean few dollars.
but your reputation may mean several
hundred subscribers year. which is a
different proposition altogether. and IT
you have subscribers you can get adver-
tisements Whenever YOU want them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
Tendency of the Times.

Oysters served in any style at all hours
C, F, Abel e. Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Make a contract with Burrell
to grow vine seeds if you would
grow one of the most profitable
crops known to the valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27
CORRESPONDENCE,
0LNEy SPRINGS.

The Bob Greek canal is full OF water.
All the sick are reported better.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05

An excellent pulpit, the work manship of P. M. Lemon, and beautifully painted bysour artist John T. O'Fallon, was given as a present by the above named gentlemen to the Baptist Church at Boards last week. The good people of Boards are no doubt proud of this piece of furniture.
 The Steamboat Gladys Ma berry now navigates Cache and White Rivers with Mir. Henry Schroeder, our efficient Surveyor As pilot. Sometime ago, Mir. Schroeder stood government ex- animation ct Memphis and he now has license to turn the wheel in the pilot house. We thank the gentleman for his invitation to take a trip with him some time,
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
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 w LOCALS
E@s

Don't forget the Star Saloon when in Augusta
 MT. Crisman and Henry Schroeder visited us Saturday.
 VII. Jimerson McCrory's s only Drummer was in town the first of theweek.
 Madames Walter and Ed Scales left Saturday for few days visit to friends in Searcy.
 When you go to Augusta, go to OH Kirkland's Saloon. He keeps both kinds-Good and Bad.
 -E, L. Hamilton will sell you 2 window shades for 25 cents. Now everybody can have shades.
 We are glad to note that Miss Ellen Atkinson. after few days illness, is able to enjoy sunshine.
 Mr. Gus Beard of Newport was in town last Saturday and Sunday. We are always glad to see Gus.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05

At about four o'clock on last Saturday, sad death accured at the home of Mr. Mack Sullivan in the Revels neighborhood. Mrs. Sullivan retired apparently we'll and hearty the evening before and at the time above stated threw of the mautle of mortality and took her departure for the realms immortal. The cause of this sad and sudden end was attributed to Rheumatism of the heart. The bereaved family has our undivided sym pathy in this Itrying ordeal.
 On last Wednesday, as we were silently wondering where our next stick of wood could be gotten without malice aforthought to some mans wood-pile (Tom Greer's perhaps), Bob Mcdaniel, expert subteranean telephone
 man drove up with 6 number one load of wood for the benefit of cold newspaper man. We had no words at our command with which to thank him and when he informed us to apply said wood on bis subscription, the Devil" actually cried for joy. Many thanks Bob.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following named pupils of the McCrory Public School, averaged 80 per cent or over for he week ending Friday, Feb. 77, 1903. No grade less than 80 will be published.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
A D StaffOrd'S
 New
 UNDERTAkER SHoP. Collins and Burial supplies always ready for the public. McCrory Arkansas
writes Insurance

KRAMER writes Insurance.
 -rhe Star Saloon Keeps the best goods in Augusta,
 Mrs. J. W. Wilder visited friends and relativesat Wynne last week.
 OH Kirkland's s is Headquarters for Sports, Speculatars and Dudes. Fine as silk. Augusta.
 Our friend l.. M. Petit, of Schofners Switch, visited home people Saturday and Sunday.
 Buchanan & Wade keep the article of Whiskey you want. When in Augusta, call on them.
 Our Sheriff M. H. Patterson left Sunday for Cotton Plant where he is holding circuit court.
 Mrs. Dr. Wortham visited friends at Howell last Saturday and Sunday, returning home Monday.
 Jim Cain and MT. Browning of the Bend who have been water bound for sometime. were in town Saturday.
 Robert Sturdivant, who has been attending school at Fayett- vile for the past few months, re- turned home last week.
 J.J. Hocott, formerly of River side and now of Little Rock, was in town Saturday makeingarrang- ments for furnishing tenants on his farm.
 The Santa Claus that promis- ed to bring Dr. Jelks 2. riding horse, Marshall Patterson tele- phone and the News man wife, visited our Devil" last Satur. day. Call again Santa Claus but don't forget your promise.
 Clay Gray is now theapprentice of our painter John T. O'Fallon and is endeayoring to learn a trade and make a man outof him self. He can do it and we hope he may be able to prosecute his good intentions to tho climax o1 a great and useful man. II. ). Cariker and Tom Arnold, who have been away visiting w. l.. Cariker at Quinton l. T. re turned home last week after 8 very delightful time. Tom had never been in the hills before and as men drive in the hills re gardless of rocks and other ob. stacles Tom was scared half to death all the time while taking an 8 mile drive up and down what he called mountains. bluffs and precipices. Tom however, never mustered up enough cour- age while out in the wild and woolly west to say his prayers, but that is no sign that Tom does not pray, because we heard him one time at Augusta and can prove it by H. Jonah Cariker and T. A. Jeffries. Tom Arnold and Jonah had a time any HOW.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
City Officials.
LODGES.

W. o. W. Gum Woods Camp No. Ios meeta at McCrory, Ark first Tuesday of each month at ap.m. H, T. Raney. c. c. TheiMA MASoNICRLoDGEslof McCrory meet on the lst and 3d Thursdays of each month All visiting brothers are most cordially invited.
 Y, E. Taylor Nj The Chapter of o. E. s. of McCrory meet ontthel2nds n6s4t hlThursdays of each month All visiting members most cordially invited.
 Mrs. W. E. DouQherty, w. NJ The KnightsiandlLadieslof Honor meets at p.m on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month All members cordially invited
 Mrs J. c. Crossett, Protector
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05

-YoH will find the best goods at the Star Saigon in Augusta.
 A New Line of Mating, Oil cloth, Rugs and Window Shades at E.. l.. Hamilton.
 Miss Lizzie Holland left Wednes- day for Cotton Plant where she goes to visit her sister Mrs. Neely.,
 Our MayorSH T. Raney, has been sffering very much of late with the rheumatism. We hope he will soon be able to be out again.
 Madame Rumor has several weddings on her calender for the near future. As a result, sever al houses will be built. Now, the carpenters may get their tools in trim and the painter have his brushes aud sample books of wall paper ready. Mir. Hamilton is alw avs ready: the NEWS man is ready to print the invitations.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
DeVieW

Give us a call when you come to Augusta we will treat you right. Louis T. Penn.
 If you want the best goods, come to the Star Saloon at Au- gusta. Llpnis I. Penn.
 We are glad to show the read CTS of the NEWS the adds of our business men, who realize the fact that the best way to adver- tise, is to advertise.
 Our friend Hanibal Raney can now be found at the Grocery store of E. l.. Phillips. It is "Raney day" when Hanibal can't sell groceries especially where a house is so full of good things to eat and drink.
 Howell has a cold blooded murder tochronicie for this week. A darkey is said to have ordered his hired hand, another darkey, to cut some wood and instead of going to fulfill orders, he return ed to the house. Thereupon, the boss entered with a shotgun aud killed his disobedient servent. We were not able to obtain the names.
 Our town is moving on. Thomp- son Hailey Co. has also had the south side of their business house weatherboarded by L. c. Patterson and John o 'Fallon has given the house nice painting. The Water Pierce Oil Go. has given MT. Lenord Patterson the contract to build them a new house for their oil business. This is much needed addition for our town. MT. M. R. Williams
 deserves 1hestlanks ofstbe town for so earnestly working this matter to a successful finish
 with the oil Company. What is
 known as Pinch Town is also
 doing a great deal of building; J. D. Johnson and Mir. Burris Iare doing much in that direction. We also have a New enterprise
 started in our town which every
 one should patronize when need. ling anything in that line viz. 8
 harness and saddlery shop.
 Charlie Thompson will hereafter be found at the former home of
 Peach. Tree Joe ready to serve l the public in his line. The telephone system is doing excellent work
 and everyone is becoming ac-
 quinted with the hello business.
 Fair Oaks is also on the line. Our
 progressive Undertaken H. T.
 Raney has inst received an elegant
 hearse in order that he might be able to more fully satisfy the public on solemn accassions. The vehicle is a beauty and credit to our town and community. We will venture that there is not an other town in the state the size of McCrory that can equal the ye- hicle of our undertaken. It is by odds the best one in woodruff County.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05

The IOllOWlng named pupils )f the McCrory Public School, averaged 80 per cent or over fo1 le week ending Friday, Feb. 27, 1903. No grade less than 80 vii oe published.
 Miss Macnab's s Room.
 Dan Root 89 Noble Wherry 89 Ida Tarpley 86 Annie Sue Wilder 88 Maynard Wherry 87 Mable Folsom 83 Walter Raney e85 Lena Blackstone 80 Rose Cariker 62 Bessie billiard S3 Nellie Fakes 85 Rufh Hailey 85 Lillie Johnson 84 Meek Mitchell 82 Myrtle Marsh 86 Cora Phillips 84 Turner Fakes 89 Mable Sturdivant 89 Leslie Sturdivant 83 Oma Holland 87 Mamie Huff 84 Frank Powell 90 Ruth Powell S6 George Raymond 84 Amy Hartin 65 Jim Martin 85 AStrother Taylor 90 Gertie Hamonds 85 + + * + + 3- * * Miss McCrory's Room.
 Mildred Patterson 91 Marguerite Root 69 Ethel Huddleston % Wade Jeffries 84 Joe Arnof 88 Claude Grail 82 Elma Wilder 85 Ray Grail 64 Joe Turno 80 Dan Angus 89 / Lester Lewis 90 Elmo Marsh 90 Flavey Matthews 90 Walter Huff 88 Mildred Angus 91 Olive Patterson 90 Edna West 91 Harry West S9 Ottie Huff 90 Fife Jones 85 Mary Johnson 86 I.ottie Miller 90 Ellen Lewis .S5 Willie May O'Fallon 90 Lee Walker 85 Grover Cariker 90 Lissfe Powell 90 Lillie Cariker 90 Thad Cariker 90 Joe Weems 84 Ora Lee Hunnicut 90 May Ida Weems 90
 Helen Macnab, Prin.
 Mary McCrory. Assistant.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
Church Announcements.

M. E. Church, South, F. E. Taylor pastor Services every i. 3 and 4th Sunday Sun day School every Sunday at 9.3O a. n Dr. c B. Fakes, Superintendent. Prayermeetin every Wednesday night at 7:S0 p. n.
 Christian Church. of Deview. Services and 3rd Sundays at II d. m.. Ed Long preach ing on the first Sunday and Eld Wood on the 3rd. On End and ith Sundays ot each montt communion services areheld at D. m
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
' oof> Ox,o.. TG.se1 List of Bed room Suits, Ward AOON WI AAA0S rob Glass Door CupbOards

A~OOHX v VT AA1~0' robes, IflasS Door CupbOafdS, Kitchen Tables Sewing Machines Beds, Mattresses, Springs Window Shades, Curtain Poles Bureaus, Bed Lounges, Iron Beds Chairs, Rockers, Child's Cribs. Chid's Beds Doors, Windows Stoves Stove Vessels of every ind Tnware Shelf Hardware, Ventilators Roof Flanges, Stove Pipes, Pipe Caps Elbows, Thimbles Ts Grinding Stones Wash Kettles Mating Rugs, Floor Oil
 Cloth, and Trunks See if there isn't Something that you need so. can interest you my line is complete and my prlces are fish' E. l.. Hamilton.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-05
County Officials.

County and Probate Judge. Will Moorman Sherln, N. Il. Patterson
 Circuit Clerk aul Martain, County Clerk, L. B. Winfree Assessor. will Cam
 Treasurer. Eugene BnlingSsea Surveyor, Henry Schroeter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-04
HER 92d ANNIVERSARY,
Many Congratulations for Mrs. Nancy
c. Peaslee on That Occasion.

Mrs. Nancy c. Peaslee of Randolph,
one of the estimable ladies' Of that
town, reached her SGD birthday, Mon
day, and the event was celebrated in a
manner especially pleasant to the lady
and party of her friends. On account
of the presence of her daughter, Mrs.
F.. d. Cornish, from Cameron, Mass,
who Is visiting her mother and who
left for her home, Monday, a. reception
was rendered to Mrs. Peaslee at her
home, Saturday afternoon. A number
Of her older friends with several of
the younger ones were present at the
occasion mentioned and the afternoon
was passed most pleasantly. Refresh
ments were served and Mrs. Peaslee
was the recipient of several valuable
presents. The day found the lady in
her usual good health and spirits and
her many years, of life seem to rest
lightly on her head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-04

driveway He intended waiting for a
relative who was to accompany him
and SO alighted after going only few
feet. 1t was then that he discovered
that the interior works were AHA 10
and endeavored, to extinguish the
flames, before calling assistance. One
hand was painfully burned. but in q
few moments friends were at hand and
the water which was applied had the
desired extinguishing effect The
boiler and engine were damaged some
what, the leather cushions were badly
scorched and the buggy top of the We
hicle was, entirely destroyed.
Mr.. Towle purchased the automobile
several months ago ana had made sew
eral enjoyable excursions into the
country. A few weeks ago he made
run to Liyermore Falls and return.
and met with no mishap whatever. The
exact origin of the fire is in doubt. The
machine has been removed to the ma
chine shop of Frank l. Clark in Au-
gusta, where the necessary repairs will
be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-04
OAKLAND.
Oakland, n; Madison, 1.

The Oaklands captured another $S5
purse by winning from Madison, to the
score OF to 1, at North Arson, Sat-
urday This is the second time Oak
land has met and defeated Madison.
this year, and as Oakland defeated
them by only small margin in the
nrst game, Madison was quite confident
OF landing the purse this time. A large
crowd from, this place as well as from
Madison went to North Arson by spec
ial train to see the game. Head was
In the box for Madison, but was hit
freely by the Oaklands. NORWOOD
did the twirling for Oakland and he
proved puzzle to the Madisons, only
TWO hits being made off him, while
ne struck out Is men. Davis played
a star game at short for Madison, stop
ping several hot liners that ordinarily
would have been hits. NORWOOD
easily led in batting. making a home
run, double and single. The score :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-04

The Maria Clark Grammar school
building is nearing completion and will
be ready for occupancy with the open
ing of the fall term. The carpenter
work on the interior has not, been
rushed during the summer, but con-
tractor now has a force OF carpenters
at work laying the floors and applying
the finish. He will finish work by
August Is. The heating apparatus,
furnished by John p. Smith e. Co.,
Lewiston, has been installed and prop
erly tested, so that when the carpenters
vacate on the 18th of the month, the
desks and other furnishings can at
once be supplied. The order for the
desks will be placed, today.