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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
The Latest From Our Proposed New
Railroad.

The rails for tho first section Of tho new
railroad from Enid, Okla. TO Pueblo and
Denver have already beon ordered. The
survey Of tho entire district has already
been made. The way tho Rock Island
has been pushing construction in every
direction gives promise that II will not be
very long before this much desired key
to tho southeast will reach Pueblo.
The line will make a junction with the
Santa Fe at Carlton. Colo. and as the
Santa Fe line from that point TO Pueblo
is practically a straight line continuation
Of the Frisco road from Enid. il is not
likely. said a man interested in the enter
prise. that new track will at once be
built paralleling the Santa Fe to Pueblo.
In order to effect direct connection with
Denver the road is to be continued to
this point. Negotiations with the Santa
Fe are said to have already been opened
for traffic arrangements into Pueblo.
How much has been done is not known,
but as the two systems are said to be
friendly no difficulty will be met in max
ing tho deal.-Pueblo Star-Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
The Campaign Outlook.

Never before were the opponents Of the
saloon so well organized or working with
such encouragements for success. Their
ticket is composed Of the very best busi-
cess men in the city, everyone Of whom
by industry. economy. sobriety and push
has made success Of his own business.
These men pledge the voters to bring the
same ability to the management of the
city affairs. They have plans already
which will save to the city as much as is
obtained from the saloon licenses. and
bring in considerably increased revenue.
They have investigated the state laws
and the ordinances OF no-license towns
and have ascertained that the law can
be enforced. that drug stores can be pre-
vented from selling liquors. and boot
leggers and private salesmen can be
driven out and kept out. This is done in
| Greeley, Fort Collins and other dry"
towns regardless OF what is said to the
contrary.
The emergency fund for the prosecu-
ton of law violations is growing every
day and voluntary subscriptions are COM
ing in rapidly. 1t promises to reach even
more than the $4,000 mark set. The
best legal counsel obtainable in the state
will be retained and the law will be en-
forced as soon as proper ordinances can
be drafted.
1t begins to look now as though Rocky
Ford might enjoy two years Of unequalled
prosperity when the 100000 spent for
liquor, prostitution und gambling begins
to flow over the counters Of 'our merch-
ants in legitimate trade.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

resentative Goblin was leader OF the
opposition and worked like Trojan but
the combinations favorable to tho bill
we're too much its opponents.
During the course Of the discussion Mr..
Goblin said: There has been tremendous
pressure brought to bear on some OF the
members to pass this bill, but all the
governors Of Colorado could not make
me favor this measure, because believe
it is wrong"
Meserve then took the floor. He sup
ported the measure as bona fide busi-
ness proposition.
Watson said that the scheme was one
of benefit to private corporations and
added, 1--WE will be worse than the rob
ber Seventh II we keep on appropriatng
money in this way" Church character
lied the appropriation Of money as the
pouring of sand in rathole.'
Hoyt then charged that the patronage
Of the state was being pedded on the
floor Of the House to pass the bill, and
said: Even the private secretary OF the
governor was on tho floor here lobbying
for this measure"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
An Interesting Newspaper Relic.

j.. M. Dickinson. who recently arrived
in Rocky Ford from Vernon county. Mo-,
and who has built a new dwelling in the
northeast part of town, was a caller at
the Enterprise office Tuesday. He had
with him copy Of the ST. Louis Republican
of April S. 1856, which has been behind
a mirror in his or his fathers home all
these years. This time-stained sheet
shows a striking contrast to the papers
Of today, and glance at its news shows
that the world has grown rapidly in the
last forty-seven years. The foreign news
column is headed: Three days later
from Europe" giving the news brought
by the steamer Asia. A meeting was
|, announced at the Planters House as q
"0feat American Anti-Blaok Republican
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

Rally" A woman Of IS. warranted. and
girl Of 10 were oFoyae for sale. tho lat
ter good cook. An advertisement o.
clark's Counterfeit De,ector calls up un-
pleasant memories Of the days when
every merchant found such publication a
necessity. not only TO aid in detecting tho
many eountorfoits aaoat. but to tell at
what discount to take tho money. state
bank and private bank bills. which were
the principal currency. In tho wholesale
market report we find this itom: "Whis-
koy steady at 20 cents" Tho price Of
whiskey was steady. but tho movements
Of those who drank It wore no more
steady than now. However. It was
doubtless purer and did not have quito
such brutalizing qualities as tho high
priced whiskoy Of today.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
ARKANSAS VALLEY
PRESS ASSOCIATION
Interesting and Profitable Meeting Of the Pencil Pushers
in the Pittsburgh Of the West"

shaping fine brass and steel parts for
locomotives. In fact they saw every
thing that was possible through the clouds
OF smoke and steam and fying jets Of
water. and they heard everything they
could bear amid the constant roar
Of ponderous machinery. tho deafening
scream Of steam whistles and the cease
less rumble Of thousand sounds Of every
degree Of intensity.
After leaving the steel works tho edi-
tors rode over a now electric line mile
or more TO tho south to visit the Steel
Wheel and Wagon Works. They saw At
one end Of tho main building piled upon
the floors thin sheets Of steel. they saw
busy workmen operating machines and
tools Of strange appearance and In an
other end Of tho building viewed with
wonder and admiration tho handsome
finished product tho best wagon for
farm. orc and coal use that Il is possible
To manufacture. Tho sight Of ono Of tho
steel wagons by Governor Adams called
up memories OF tho wonderful one-horse
ehaise and said: The weakest parts
have boon made strongest, and Il will
last for hundred years and day"
This mandatory Is only ono Of tho
many similar industries which promise to
DO drawn to Pueblo by tho great advant-
ages offered by tho stool works.
In tho evening tho editorial guests and
business mon OF Pueblo and Bossener
gathered around tho festive board In tho
Bossemcr city hall and partook Of
splendid banquet provided by tho Besse-
NOR Board Of Trade. President Byrnes
acted as POSTMASTER and so we'll did no
fill tho place that he promises To become
a second Wolfe Londonor. The speech
making was informal and short talks
wsro made by Governor Adams. Judge
Kerr and number Of officials and busi-
ness mon Of Pueblo and Bessemar as
we'll as by tho editors present. All
agreed as to Pueblo's assured future
greatness and all were happy to be In
some way identified with such city. and
such valley as that Immediately tribu-
tary TO Pueblo.
Tho banquet was accompanied BY
hiQh-arade music from an orchestra COM
posed largely Of stool workers.
Tho Bsssemer Board Of Trade did all
In their power to make tho editorial visit
. pleasant success and did not fail In
their efforts.
From this visit tho editorial fraternity
will date now conceptions Of Pueblo and
its future certain position as the greatest
manufacturing contor between tho Mis-
souri river and tho Pacific ocean.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

The Sixth annual convention Of the Ar
kansas Valley Press association met al
Bessemer city hall Saturday morning
March "a. President Byrnes in the chair
A committee consisting OF J. T. Law
less. D. W. Barkley and p. 3. Smith was
appointed to ae. with the state editorial
executive committee to arrange for the
summer meeting this year.
Officers Of the association for the en-
suing year were elected as follows:
President. @. J. Grenewalt. Florence
Tribune; secretary. S. D. Brosius, Pueblo
Post; treasurer. c. Frost Lggett. Eads
Press.
Otto wangelin. president Of tho State
Editorial association. Of tho Boulder Her
aid. was elected an honorary member. as
was also his son. Hugo wangelin.
At tho morning session J. 7. Lawless
read short interesting article on "News-
paper Contributors" Otto Wangelin
made remarks on non do plume writer's
and opposed tho practice Of protecting
writer's. E. o. Blair made talk About
Free Advertising" Tho most interesting
paper Of tho meeting was read by F. J..
Grenewalt on Foreign Advertising" and
this brough. forth few remarks from
nearly all tho editors present.
During tho noon recess tho bodily needs
Of tho members Of tho association woro
generally lookoo after by the Besscmor
Board Of Trade undor tho ehapcronage
Of President Byrnos.
A. tho afternoon session motion was
made and carried iustructing tho secre-
tary to write communication TO Guy u.
Hardey. Of tho Canon City Record. ex-
pressing tho sympathy Of tho association
to him In tho loss Of his printing plant
p. 3. Smith road paper on tho Mutual
Interests Of the Press" which was han
died In his usual accurate and humorous
manner. Ht...
Florence was named rs tho place Of
tho next annual meeting Of tho associa-
ton.
A. tho eioso Of tho afternoon session
President Byrnes escorted tho party
through tho steel works. Here. In the
language Of Star-Journal roportsr. tho
visitors saw the native iron orc as Il
comes from tho mines. watched Il dumped
into tho furnace and como out in mol
ton stream flowing into moulds out Of
which Il came in tho form oi groat white
ingots. These they saw carriad 70 the
rolls and como out as finished rails. They
saw great bars Of iron ehewed up and
como out spikes and bolts and bars and
nuts. They watched with interest the
newest drill presses. planers and lsthes
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
A Wholly uawosthy Measure oivea
Legislative Sanctloa.

It has boon hoped that State Canal No
|. having boon shown up in such bad
light in tho past would not again put In
plea for recognition by tho State lsgisla-
turc. Blu. tho merits Of bill don't al
ways count. as was shown by tho House
on Monday passing bill appropriatinR
$4,000 for work on this wildcat
scheme. Tho bill was defeated on Sat
urday by reason Of no. being able to
muster enough votes. but on Monday !,
was up on u motian TO reconsider and
was passed by vote Of IS TO 2l. Rep
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

After Rve years Of effort Mr.. Sanford
Dodge has secured tho rights Of tho great
trsgedian. Robert Downing. to use The
Gladiator" Ever since Mr.. Dodge sup
ported Mr.. Downing in this play hc has
been trying TO get It in order that his
patrons may enjoy this great play. but
not until this season at great expense has
hc been able to do SO. Don't fail to DO
there. You will miss It IL you do. At
The Grand April /. 42-43
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

Tho Santa Fe will have Colonist tickets
to California on sale April to Juno is
inclusive. at rate Of $500. It will pay
you to wait for our rates. Service un-
surpassed. F. G., Curran. agent. Rocky
Ford, Colo. 58-45
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
STRONG ENDORSEMENT FROM
A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN

Rocky
100000 He nearly
Ford About
locating transferring his business
In
engaged only Rocky of
eoatan the battle"
Sc..ds
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

Flower festivals arc held in California
during April and May. Take tho Santa
Fe through tourist cars. Colonist rates
April to Juno is. 1908. F. g. Curran
agent, Rocky Ford. Colo. 58-45
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

For Rent, z acres Of good agricultural
land l-2 miles east Of town. acres
for beets and 8 acres for eantaloupes.
Share rent. Apply to F. 3. Bolles +l-f
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

Tho Santa Fe runs tourist card daily
from Chicago and Kansas City to Los
Angeles and San Francisco. Colonist
tickets TO California points will be hon
ored on such cars April | to June is.
1908. F. g. curran. agent, Rocky Ford.
Colo. 56-&5
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

CALVES wANTED-la am in tho mar
kot for calves. II not convenient :, call
on mo. drop mo a card and will call on
you. o. 3. Stauffer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

Found, charm for watch chain. Call
at Enterprise office. describe property
and pay for this notice. 42-45.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

flake L. n. Gerbing your butcher. At
his Meat Market will be found the very
best. Zou.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
Sand and Gravel

For Sidewalks for sale by L. W. Babeoek.
Threo-fourths Of a mile south Of Wash
inRton school. Down hill pull. 4o-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27
BANK OF FOOSLAND.

Foosland. Ill.,. March ,e. 1903.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-27

CLAUDE STARK, Cashier
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Rvlos More Strict.

. State Superintendent Olson has sent
out to school boards the new regula-
tions for semi-graded and rural
schools entitled to state aid. Under
the law, such schools must conform to
any rules he makes. This year the
requirements are somewhat stricter
than before. The principal of semi
graded school must have at least a
first grade state certificate, and the
assistants must have at least second
grade state certificates.
Previous rules have required semi
graded schools to be properly venti-
lated. The new circular declares that
"ventilation by only doors and win
dows will be regarded as inadequate. u
The former rules reg arding the library
required additions every year, and
the new rule requires the additions to
be to the value of $40 each year.
The new regulations for rural
schools deny aid to those which have
an average daily attendance of less
than twelve. They also require an.
nual additions to the library to the
amount of S15.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Funeral OF Charles Sperry.

A telegram received here Wednes-
day by A. H. Sperry contained the
announcement. that the remains of his
son Charles had been forwarded by
express from Fort Bayard, New
Mexico, and at this writing it was ex.
pected that the body would be received
here by Saturday morning. The un-
certainty regarding the time Of the ar
rival OF the remains had made ar
rangements for the funeral rather in
definite, but it is most probable that it
will be held tomorrow Sunday, at
least that ia the announcement as we
60 to press. The funeral services will
be conducted at the family residence
in this city at $50 q. m, Rev. c. q.
Buell. officiating. The interment will
be in Oakside cemetery in the town of
Harrison, where other members of the
family are buried, and where the last
sad rites will be performed in the
afternoon.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Popular Conductor to Wed.

Cards are out announcing the ap-
proaching wedding of Calvin D. Glass,
q popular passenger conductor on the
Great Northern, to Miss Grace A.
Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Eudora S.
Wilson, of St. Paul. The marriage
will be solemnized on Wednesday,
Sept. l6, at 2:30 p. m. at the Pacific
Congregational church, Acker street,
st. Paul. The cards announce that
the bridal pair will be at home in
Breckenridge after Oct. Is.
The groom has a passenger run
from St. Paul to Breckenridge and is
q faithful employe Of the Great North
ern. His many friends congratulate
and will wish him and his bride q
most prosperous welded life.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Place Ban on Drunkenness.

The present police administration
has taken steps to show that it will
not tolerate drunkenness, whoever and
wherever the offender may be, and if
any in dividual is unfortunate enough
to fall into the clutches of our police
after imbibing too freely he will meet
with all possible punishment that can
be meted out to him under the Schaffer
law. The conditions in the city at
present are such that cases of this
kind are reduced to a minimum, and
consequently it is very seldom that it
is necessary to make an arrest for
drunkenness.
John Carney fell into the clutches OF
the law last Wednesday and Chief OF
Police Bonde had the prisoner appear
before Judge Bitterness in the after
noon to answer to the charge of being
drunk. The young man was found
guilty and given his choice of fine
OF Sl5 and costs, Is days labor on our
streets or Is days in the city cooler.
He chose the latter and at this writing
Is still meditating as to the wisdom OF
"bucking" the Schaffer law and has
become assured of the fact that in bis
particular case the number fifteen is q
very unlucky one.
The police are of the opinion tha,
there are one or two habitual drunk.
ards in the city who might become
cured OF the desire for an overdose o1
strong drink If they were brought be.
fore His Honor few times. Willma1
is certainly q model city in the rarity
of cases of drunkenness and it is sci.
dom that one is seen on our streets
nowadays.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
liFhtnInf Rod SvIndler.

The following dispatch to the Min
neapolis Journal from &Kensington,
Mimi, gives an example of the many
swindles perpetrated upon the farmers
throughout the state:
A short time ago lightning rod
swindler eDdeavored to perpetr ate q
fraud on Frank Danielson, q farmer.
The man, representing himself as an
agent, with headquarters at Alexan-
dria, induced Danielson to sign a con-
tract for rods 70 be placed on his
house for the moderate sum of $3.50.
A few days later another man came
along with the rods and prepared to
put them in place. Danielson first de-
manded to see the contract, when 10
and behold it read $3.50. On Daniel
son threatening to send for An officer
the fellow tore up the contract and
1eft
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Helped Themselves.

Last Sunday while P. Heimdahl
was at supper, some person or persons
entered his confectionery store on
Litchfield avenue and helped them.
selves 10 some change contained in
his money drawer. How much has
disappeared cannot be ascertained, as
Heimdahl is not quite sure how much
small change he had, but it Is thought
to be about five dollars. That the
door was locked did not seem to
bother the thief or thieves any, so the
presumption is that they had q key in
their possession that fitted thellock. :
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
To Pursue theological Course.

Henry G. Hanson, of Willmar, left
yesterday on the east bound "Flyer,"
his destination being Auburn, New
York. Mr.. Hanson will spend the
coming school year in that city as q
student at the Presbyterian Theologi-
cal Seminary and will fit himself for q
minister of the gospel of that denomi-
nation. :: He has been spending the
past summer at Kerkhoven and MUIR
dock, where he has been doing work
in the field for the Presbyterian so
cieties in those localities. Mr.. Han
son is q graduate of the Minnesota
State University, being one of the
young mon from this locality who
finished their courses at that institu-
tion last year. His many friends will
wish him successful years work at
Auburn.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
To Start Stock Farm.

A deal was closed last week through
which A. o. Nasset disposed of his
farm near the city to Messrs. Acker-
man, Anderson, skoog, Hegveit and
Hedin. The farm contains about 200
acres and was purchased by the above
named for $4,000. The "Bull Trust
have not had enough room for their
constantly increasing business and
they are now working for expansion.
The farm will be fitted up with all
barns and other buildings necessary
for an up-to-date stock farm and moth
ing will be spared to supply the peo.
pie with all the meat they want. The
slaughter house will be removed to
the farm and slock will be purchased
in amounts of from one TO carload.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
ljtchfield's Fair Noxt Week.

A number of Willmar people are
contemplating to attend the street fair
at Litchfeld. which will be held on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF
next week. Litchfield promises to give
al visitors an enjoyable time and II
the excellent program which has been
arranged for is carried out our people
will not be disappointed. Willmar
will in turn receive . visit the follow.
ing week from Litchdeld delegation
at it's third annual street fair, which
will be held four days, Sept. q, "a,
Is and 26. It certsinly will be one OF
the biggest events of the Northwest,
and delegations from the neighboring
towns will be royalty entertained.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
WiIlm.r Boy Dies In St. Paul.

On account OF going to press with
the Wednesday edition earlier than
usual, an item regarding the death of
George Washington NARROW, which
occurred in St. Paul last Monday
evening, was omitted in that issue,
the full particulars reaching US too
late for publication. The following
facts regarding the sad death were
given US by the boys father Wednes-
day morning:
Sunday, August 30, Owen NARROW
and family went to St. Paul to visit
with friends and relatives and also to
take in the State Fair. In the eve-
ming George, their twelve year old
son began to complain of feeling
somewhat sick and q doctor was called.
The doctor pronounced it case of
typhoid fever and proceeded to treat
the boy accordingly, but he gradually
grew worse. Finally it was discovered
that the ailment was a serious case of
appendicitis. The boy was taken to
the city hospital last Sunday and an
operation was performed in the AFTER
noon, but it was too late to save him.
The appendicitis had developed too
far to be treated successfully and at
9:l5 Monday evening George passed
away.
The remains were brought here
Tuesday night by the grief-stricken
parents and the funeral took place
Thursday afternoon At three O'Clock
from the family residence. Rev. a..
G. Buell. of the First Presbyterian
church conducted the services.
In the midst of pleasure q young
life is suddenly taken away and the
blow comes as q heavy one for the
surviving members of the family.
The heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community goes out to the parents in
their great affliction.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Autumn Weddings.

A Willmar wedding inS which the
principals are, Z, popular young lady
Of this city and ! Minneapolis busi7
ness man will be solemnized in the
near futdre. Wedding bells will also
ring for another popular couple, the
groom being . former Seminary stu
dent whose home is now at Browns
Valley. There are rumors of other
nuptial events in the city at no far
distant date and altogether there
promises to be q series of weddings
which will be important factors in
WiIlmar's social sphere.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Their Rigs EoIIidod.

A collision n that fortunately had no
serious consequences took place near
the Lutheran Free church building on
Wednesday evening about nine
O'Clock. c. F. Rogers and family
were driving eastward, and Mrs. ]. B.
BOYD westward, when in the total
darkness that prevailed about that
times they ran together and in less
time than it can be described both
buggies tipped, throwing the occu-
pants. on the ground. Mr. Rogers
horses ran away and some way he got
his feet tangled in the lines. He was
dragged about block by tho frantic
horses before he managed to get loose.
Had he been dragged further he might
have received severe injuries, as the
road was in very rough condition.
AS Il was, he escaped with few
brutses about his head and q sore
knee, All the rest of the company
escaped any serious injuries beyond
the fact that they were badly fright
ened# although Mrs. Boyd received
q small, cut in her face. Her horse
got loose from the buggy and pro-
ceeded down town, where he was stop
ped by A. C. Crawford. -
This accident ought to be hint to
the proper authorities to look after
and see if Litchfeld avenue Is sup.
piled with all the lights necessary to
make the passage safe.
Willmar tribune., 1903-09-12
Frank Connolly Returns.

After an absence of about q month
Frank Connolly returned home yester.
day morning. Information was re-
ceived here on Thursday by Chiel
of Police Bonde that Frank was work.
ing on farm near Montevideo, and
he in turn informed P. F. Connolly
the father of the boy, who left on the
Same day to bring Frank home
Frank gives no definite reason TO,
starting out into the wide world all by
himself and he will most likely remain
home for some time to come,