Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-02-27

Married. at the home OF the brides
parents. west of Rocky Ford. last We'd
nesday evening at six O'Clock. by Rev. W.
|. Davenport Of the Presbyterian church.
Robert Smith and Miss Ethel Dolan.
Only the families and immediate friends
Of the contracting parties were present.
There were many beautiful presents and
an elegant wedding supper was served.
Married. Wednesday evening. Febru-
AIRY 25. 1908. at the home Of the brides
parents. by Rev. J. T. Knuekey. Mr..
Lindsay L. Hill to Miss Alice N. Maxon.
Monday was the twelfth anniversary Of
the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs. n. W.
Lance. Their celebration Of the event
was by roxy-at the large party given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Wietzer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Winterhalter.
Miss Mary. daughter Of Col. and Mrs.
J. A. Lockhart, is to be married to Mr..
Francis D. Pastorius. at Colorado Springs
March l4th.
The party given by No. and Mrs. Fr.
Wietzer and Mr.. and Mrs. W. K. Winter
halter on Monday evening was tho larg-
est social function known 10 Rocky Ford
society. and none have been greater
success. The homes OF the entertainers
being inadequate for SO large company.
the X. p. hall was secured for tho occa-
sion. The guests were most cordially re-
ceiyed by Mr.. and Mrs, Wnterhalter and
Mrs. Wietzer. Mr.. Wie,zer being unex-
peetedy detained in New York City. and
compelled to send regrets by wire. The
new Grand Opera House orchestra fur
nished delightful music during the even
ing. most OF which melody was utilized as
an accompaniment for the may waltz
and the eShilerating two-step. Tho dan
cling programs were In the form OF an
implement indissolubly connected with
the boyhood activities OF the truthful
George. who became the father Of the
greatest nation on earth. The CLASSY
floor Of the hall furnished specially fine
conditions for dancing and but little time
was allowed TO go TO waste. In adjoining
rooms whist tables were provided for
those who preferred this less active
amusement. A largo and generously
served punch bowl occupied a prominent
place in tho hall and was frequently Wis
tod by dancers and others who enjoy a
beverage whose name Is no, Indicative Of
its on-intosieating and delicious qualities
As midnigh, approached. tho strains Of a
march organized tho seyen,y-hve guests
for an advance on tho dining room. This
important annex Of the popular X. p,
hall was found to DO Handsomely and ar
tistically decorated with tho national
colors. In honor Of Washing;on's birthday.
Tho rcd. white and blue color scheme was
carried ou. in tho table decorations and In
tho eako and eonfeetions. Partners for
tho dining room wero provided by tho
distribution Of slips Of paper containing
oven numbers for tho ladies and odd for
tho gentlemen. Elegan, rofresoments
were served as tho guests ss; at small
tables. accommodating eight each. Tho
foas, was accompanied by tho strains o!
orchestral music in an adjacent room and
seasoned with lively ropaftea and social
enjoyment After Refreshments dancing
was resumed for a short timo. Those
present will long remember tho occasion
as boing ono Of grea, social pleasure.
Or. and Mrs. vanBuSkirk entertained
on Wednesday at an elegant dinner.
Covers wore laid for twelve. Tho guests
wcre Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Jackson. Mr..
and Mrs. G. M. Hall. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Winterhal,cr. Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Bark
10y. Miss Barkley and Mrs. Edward J..
Wilcox Of Denver. Tho evening was
spent in playing ''Flineh" and at = late
hour the guests reluctantly bado Dr.. and
Mrs. VanBuskirk good night with hearty
assurances Of having had a good time.
Miss Bessie Forbes entertained fow
Of hor friends Saturday evening and all
enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Miss Belle Swink and Chas. Daring
arc to DO married at eo'elockncxt Thurs
day evening. Thoy will DO at home to
their many friends a, No. sol N. Second
street, after March oath.
j. C. Gracy was called to Pueblo SUM-
day morning TO attend tho funeral OF
Mrs. middleeamp.
Miss Net.ie washburn returned to Den
yer on Sunday after months visit with
home folks in Rocky Ford.
Mrs. E. j. Wilcox and Miss Helen. Of
Denver. arc this week guests at tho En-
terprise home.
A. A. Hill of water;own, South Dakota,
made tho Enterprise call on Monday in
company with his relative, n. Naneolas,
Of Holbrook. Mr.. Hill is looking over the
Rocky Ford country with view Of NOV
ing to a section where tho mercury don't
hide itself in the little glass bulb at the
bottom Of the thermometer.
Miss Ella King returned Thursday
evening from Denver. where she attend
ed the openingf Of the different millinery
houses.
Jos. Nolan Of Winterset, Iowa, recently
made Rocky Ford visit and was SO well
pleased with his own Investigations and
the reports Of the experience of the Win
terset colony that he decided to locate
here. He arrived few days since and
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