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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-08-28

.N,'--s Sioux Falls Produce 60.
The above shows the dlshonorable
methods to which the big concerns
resort In their attempts to get the
local creaneriss out of their way.
They cannot deny the fact that the
local plants do pay within two
cents Of New York prices, hence
they resort to the assertion that the
smaller institution must make up
their loss by undertaking the test.
This assertion is made without any
proof whatever, made simply for the
purpose of arousing the suspicious
in the mind OF the farmers that they
axe not getting what is due them::
Now, take another view of this
matter, one from the farmer stand
point. How is a patron of the Sioux
Falls Product Co., going to know
whether or not his test is not under
read Z II all tho local creameries were
forced to suspend operations, what
assurance can the trust give the
farmer that his test will be fairly
and squarely givens Not the least.
There would be no obligation for
this Concern to give the farmer full
test. Of course, for a time they
may make it appear that there is
more for the farmer who patronizes
them than can be paid by a local in
stitution, but the farmer can depend
upon it that if his cream tests higher
it is because of the competition OF
the local plant.
Farmers should take no heed of
the circulars of warning sent out
by tho big concerns, unless it be to
make a greater effort to preserve
the home creamery, the institution
that developed the dairy industry.
When the industry was undevsloped,
and when the first few creamers
were started, local capital made the
venture, but no organized capital
enterted the field to take any risks.
They preferred to wait until the
new venture was past the expert
mental stage, and if failure attend
ed tho initial effort, local capital
would be the brInt.
There are two important things
to consider also. First, the Sioux
Falls Produce Co., doesn't pay a cent
of taxes in Pipestone county, the
local creamery is assessed On the
same basis as other property.
Second, the Sioux Falls company
pays no wages or running expense
bills in this city, the local creamery
does, thus keeping the necessary
expense money at home. It might
be further cited that the Sioux FALL
company has no interest whatever
in Pipestone county further than to
get the dairy business OF the county
under it's control by crowding out
the local plant, and it's methods Of
accomplishing its purpose are not
based on fair and square competi'
ton, but they resort to attempts
creating a prejudice against local
creamries, by pure assertions.
Stand by the local creamery. 1t
is not only your duty, but it is also
to your interests. If you have a
complaint you can personally ap
pear and state it, and be assured Of
fair treatment, where if the trus'
had control of the industry you
would be compelled to take wha
YOU are given.-Pipestone Leader
u-O..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-08-28
; About the Limit.

smith-"Is that Brown yho Is a
candidate for Office relation Of
yours?"
- Brown--"On]y a distant relative"
.@y Snith--"Very distsnt?"
!. ) !. Brown-"W rather. FEES the old
est. Of E>ftoen ci.;I,s II ana r'ln. tic
.yoilIi e,ss.s.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-08-28

Many Miles Of German Railroads.
r crl.1t.@". hes NpT 1905 Mes Of
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
Rocky Ford at the ST. Louis Expo
sltiou.

Senator Swink. who Is tho agriculture
head Of tho commission. is portoetinR ar
rangcments whereby Colorado will take ,
leading part in tho irrigation domonstra-
ton which has bcon planned by Chief
Taylor to be made on tho northern edge
Of tho agricultural reservation.
Tho bce-keoping industry Of Colorado
Is ono Of great Importance. and a very
comprehensive apiary exhibit will be
made. Tho bees will be confined in glass
cases. and visitors may watch the insects
at work. yet have no fear Of being stung.
Colorado will make ''molon Day" a, the
Worlds Fair memorable. for tits proposed
on one day during the season to ship a
train Of thirty refrigerator cars. loaded
with tho famed eantaloupes from Rocky
Ford. Busy yourself for minute with
pencil and paper. There aro forty-hso
melons to a crate, and three hundred
crates to car. so this train will carry
nearly half a-nillion melons to the World s
Fair. and they will all bo given to visitors
on day to be selected by Senator Swins
and Frederic W. Taylor. Chief Of Agn-
culture.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

BILE to secure seat in either of the large
grand stands and the crowd was lined
up half way around the race course.
The afternoon program opened with a
parade of live stock in front of the grand
stands and the display of high-bred ami
mails was one OF the best ever witnessed
in the state. Many expressions of graft
fed surprise were heard on all sides and
the visitors spoke in highly oommendatory
terms Of the live stock exhibits to be seen
on the grounds. 1t is very doubtful it
these exhibits will be excelled at the
State Fair.
After two heats Of the pacing and trot-
ing races the track in front Of the grand
stands was utilized as cake walk pavil-
lion and the colored artists after an exag-
gerated parade, led by the generalissimo
Of Pueblo cake walkers, took their places
and walked by twos. While Peabody's
military band of Canon City dispensed
the stirring strains of "Heawatha" ten
couples Of dusky bucks and damsels went
through some very interesting gyrations
and caperings, such as are peculiar to
the cake walk. The cake walk was thor
oughly enjoyed by all seeing it and when
the prize was awarded to couples No. 10.
the "cullud gent with red, white and
blue suit the cheering and applause was
loud and long. The cake walk was
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

IN he served in an orderly manner but
h,oke over the tables and helped them
selves. walking over the pile and destroy
inc melons in shameful manner. These
most unworthy visitors acted like drove
of cattle approaching the Arkansas river
after being four days without water.
The melon pile being too quickly DIS
,oeed of the tickets sellers had such a
r,,sh as never before. And the thousands
n, siphtseers found within the gates ex-
hibts and track program fully meeting
all expectations.
The display Of fine horses, cattle, sheep
and hogs was far in advance of any pre-
vious fair and would have done credit to
an exhibition having the entire state for
its patronizing territory.
The fruit display was an agreeable sur
Prise to all, considering the disastrous
frost of the late spring.
Hon. j. H. Crowley had on exhibition
SO varieties Of apples we are sorry
10 saw that he will not market large
quantities of each kind
E. N. Berry, as might have been ex.
pected. lied all the rest in the display OF
reaches. He showed So varieties, many
of them have most luscious look. His
crop will be large thanks to strenuous
work at the right time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Laura Spur in the rear. In the third heat
Belle Star and Raymond M had very
close and exciting finish. Raymond M
leading by nose. Belle Star was given
this heat. however, and Raymond NJ set
back to first place for swerving in the
home-streteh. There was considerable
feeling over this heat, butthe judges acted
properly, and we're really lenient with
Raymond M. The result of this race was
Belle Star first Dora Delpha, second and
Raymond M. third. The next heat. after
a very exciting finish, was won by Belle
Star. Raymond M showed up wonder
fully well in this heat and only for
break" almost at the wire would have
taken the heat and stood an excellent
chance to take the race. The judges an
nounced Belle Star first, Dora Delpha
second and Raymond M third; while the
money was divided to Belle Star, first;
Raymond M. second; Dora Delpha, third.
Nancy King was the favorte in the
free -for-al trot but Ed Winship took the
race in one, two, three order, while Nancy
King was second and c. K. w. was third.
King D was entered in this race but was
withdrawn, as was also Persis I.
The cowboy relay race was good and
both riders did chain lghtnin changing
and mounting. On account Of the wild
horse in Webster g. Pratt's string the race
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
There is trouble Ahead For the Boys.

Some OF the small boys Of Rocky Ford
are going to find themselvos in serious
trouble II they continue to tresspass on
the fields of our melon growers, These
Iawless kids go into watermelon patch.
plug and spoil dozen melons to find a
good one. And they destroy cantaloupos,
throwing them at each other as IL playing
ball. The aggrieyed growers know who
the guilty parties are and some arrests
are likely to bo made soon. And the
sooner the better. for both melon growers
and the boys. who need discipline to pre-
vent greater misdemeapors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

The contributions OF the State Agricul-
tural College TO tho attractions were very
highly esteemed both by the FAIR man
agement and the visitors. The cattle dis
play has never been exceeded at any fair
in the state. The exhibit OF grains and
grasses grown on the state farm at Fort
Collins was large and valuable and at
tracted much admiring comment. For
this added attraction To the Fair thanks
are duo primarily 10 3. U. Dye. member
Of the state board o! agriculture. who
urged that the exhibit DO made. The
work Of preparation was done by a. II.
Danielson. agronomist OF tho college. who
did large amount OF hard labor in u
shor, time in preparation for shipment to
Rocky Ford.
Tho art department contained such a
wealth OF excellent exhibits tha, individual
mention should scarcely be attempted.
Never before has tho art hall contained
SO large display OF meri,orious paintings
and other specimens OF fine art.
Tho frs, exhibit to attract attention on
entering the building was Mrs. Hulse's
cabinets filled with high grade OF hand
painted china. Near this was tho smaller
bu, equally tine display Of Miss Mcbride.
We have no, Spaec to make Individual
mention OF tho various fino paintings
worthy Of special commentator. which
were on exhibition by Mrs. DR.. Lawson.
Mrs. Fred Haines. Mrs. a. C. Sloan.
Arthur Mcmillan. Roy. Lampkin Of La
Jun,a. Miss Mcbride. Miss Carrie Max
well. Mrs. a. v. Moore. C. r. Cox o! Hol-
brook. Miss Myrtle Allen Of Holly. and
others.
There were number Of hno specimens
OF typography. prominent among which
was a chair by Mrs. Chas. Daring. Mrs.
CLOVIS and Mrs. Tarter Of Manzanola also
displayed excellent work.
That portion OF the art hall devoted TO
ladies' handiwors had nieo collection OF
exhibits. Point lace. Battenburg. drawn
work. embroidery. knit and crochet work,
fancy pillows. quilts. etc. In all the limos
OF industries in which tho ladies delight
there were many hno specimens
numerous TO pariicularize.
Tho culture Of tho Arsansas valley IS
shown by tho fact that thorc wero 80 cx-
hibitors in tho fine art department. The
valley is all right.
At | O'Clock yesterday Il was impossi-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
ROCKY FORD COLORADO. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1908

Of short duration and very sanguineless.
The Rest Room provided by the Chris
tian Endeavor OF the Presbyterian church
was new feature Of Watermelon Day
which was highly appreciated by hun
dreds Of tired women and chiloren. W.
r. Dyes store room was itted with
chairs. tables, bookg, papers. toilet ac-
comodations. ice water, etc. Many weary
women and children called down bless
ngs on the heads OF the young people
who provided such valued place of rest.
This is one Of several features in which
fair week OF 1908 was in advance OF all
predecessors.
Treasurer Dawley gives the following
as the gate receipts Of the three days:
First day-Sel4.
Watermelon Day S4.25o.
Third day-S520.
This does not ineinde the receipts OF the
two y .crved seat grand stands.
Last year showed the best receipts in
the history OF the association. but they
are exceeded this year by S492. Pretty
good record for dry year.
Tho officers and employees OF the asso-
citation all did hard and continuous work
10 make the Fair the great SUCCESS that
Il was.
The success Of this Fair will encourage
tho Association TO further enlargement
and Improvement
We hope nest week to give full list OF
the premiums awarded. as well as addi-
,ional news matter not available for this
issue.
Sickness In the editorial department,
prevents this issue being up To the com
rlotcncss planned for.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
The Twelfth Annual
Fair and Watermelon Day.
Break an Former Records as to Extent
and Interest Of Exhibits and the
Attendance Of Visitors.
Fnteen Unneeeed by Gambling
Devices and Rocky FoTd's Hospitality
and our Excellent Entertainment FscMh5es.

good attraction.
In the 100 yard sprinting match or
foot race between Geo. Babcocs Of this
place. u gentleman from La Junta and
ono from Lamar. the race was one-sided
and the Lamar boy won in walk.
WEDNESDAY.
Tho three-year-old trot or pace. ;; mile
heats, with five entries. was the first race
on the program. Objections to Cricket.
the Las Animas horse. were filed and
sustained by tho judges. so the horse was
removed. Little Major. owned in Pueblo.
and driven by Sam'l Kouns. won in straight
heats. with Foraker. driven by Jack
Sproulc. second and Emma June in third
place. Raymond o. owned by the Lock-
hart Live Stock Co. had bad luck In this
race. losing tire in both the first and
second heats. This was a good race and
the horses were bunched all tho way
round. Time. l:lo.
There were four entries in tho 2:@5
,rot or pace and Pay Day took three mile
heats In succession. winning easily. while
Lady Elgin came second and King Dthird.
Earlmon. being dis;aneed in tho frs,
heat. Time. 2:2ia.
Tho s-rnile running dash was ono Of
tho mos, interesting races Of tho afternoon.
After considerable ioekeying the six horses
got of very well and came around in a
flock. Way-Be-Hind managed to gain a
load and hold Il until he passed the wire.
Silvia r pushed in second. and Hardy
skated along in third place. Tho tirse Of
this race was 0:5Zl..
Tho -mile running dash closed the
p-ogramfor Wednesday. Tho four horses
started in light rain. and Dan Collins
lod tho fold all tho way. winning with
case.
THURSDAY.
Tho free-sor- -all-trot or pace opened
tho program Watermelon Day and Aolse
being scratched. four horses started,
This race was Of moro interest than any
during the week a. the horses were al
good and each had his admirers and back
ors. In tho frs. heat Belle Star lod
easily. while Laura Spur finished second
Raymond M in third place. This was a
worry fasthoat, tho time made being 2:lS y
which is track record for this track. In
tho second hea. Belle Star went in tho
air" on tho first quarter. while Raymond
M forged forward and took the heat, with
Dora Delpha second, Belle Star third ane
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
Pueblo was ncre In Force.

Reciprocity demands that tho Rocky
Ford country be very largely in evidence
a. tho State Fair in Pueblo. Sept. lI-ie.
Tho delegation sent TO Rocky Ford on
Thursday was larger than tho very gem
erous crowds Of previous years. Pueb-
loans wero distinguished by wearing
badges which the following Is a copy:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

was not as good as it would have been
otherwise. The race was won by Palmer
& Webster's string OF Beaver Creek. Col.
The half-mie dash was won by Silvie
r.
The one mile novelty race was pro-
nouneed by many tho best race Of the
meet and first money was won by Dan
Collins.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
An Ode to w.termeion Day.

Should you ask me. whence these melons?
Whence these ruby hearted monsters?
With their swelling. gen'rous roundness.
With their juice like heavenly nectar.
With their seeds Of ebon blackness.
With their rinds so smoothly polished.
With their tints OF mottled greenness.
And their luscious toothsome sweetness.
Than Of honey three times sweet0?
| should answer. should tell you.
Rocky Ford alone doth grow them.
Here come thousands in September.
To the Fords most juicy banquet;
Laid for statesman and for hobo.
For tho merchant. lawyer. clerk.
For the lady and her maid.
And for all mankind in general.
All do eat our nectar melons.
To the terror Of tho stomach.
Then homeward goeth heavy laden.
With melon on each shoulder.
And for tho coming twelvc-month.
All do sound tho hearty praises
or this glorious Rocky Ford.
Known through all the state and nation
During all previous years fnc weather
has characterized tho three days Of the
Fair. And this year was no exception to
tho rule. Early Thursday. morning there
was somo slight appearance Of rain. but
soon the old reliable Colorado sunshine
ba;hed tho valley in its benihcent rays
Thursday morning oil roads led TO Rocky
Ford. Before tho arrival Of tho first ex-
eursion train tho streets were full OF poo
pie. greatly to tho surprise OF those who
were in Rocky Ford on Watermelon Day
for tho first ,ime. Enough people wore
present TO make successful fair before
tho arrival Of the excursion trains. These
soon began to arrive from tho east and
west, long trains Of from ton to thirteen
coaches all loaded TO the fullest capacity
The town was full. tho grands;ands full
To overf'owing: the groves both inside tho
q oonGs ana outside were packed like
sardincs.
Rocky Ford seemed TO be moro attrac-
tive to the visitors than ever before.
Soon after the arrival OF tho last OK
eursion train Mr.. Conner announced tho
opening Of tho melon feast. It seems
that tho ground nearcs, tho molon pile
had been monopolized by the ruder por-
ton Of our guests and they did not want
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Follow this advice and you will SEQ tho
iarges, and fines, Fair ever hold in the
state.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

WANTED, a good cook for private
family. Apply at once at the ST. James
hotel.
lott W. h. Bennett.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Fifty head of horses wanted at once
for pasturage on good grass and river
water. Call on or address Cline g. Hoch-
stedler, 400 S. 9Th st. 2-tf.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

All kinds OF chickens, young or old
every day at Stauffer's meat market.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Always the Best of Meats will be
found.at Gerbing's meat market. If not
now customer give him a call.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Competent stenographer and type"rlt-
ist desires employment Address J. s,
care Enterprise. It'll
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Manila Binding Twine slightly damaged
by water. for sale very cheap at E. r.
Cooks Implement House.
We have the BEE SUPPLIES. You
buy them. The Bees will do the rest.
Yours for business,
4stf The K. w. English Lumber Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
nH THERE?
vHERE?

Pueblo. Sept. I4-is.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-08
ALBA NEWS.
News From the Capital of Monroe
County
Monroe

Abba, Dec. 5.-Henry Narver, who
was struck by the Wabash south
bound train Tuesday night is very low
at present, but hopes are entertained
for his recovery.
J: H. Johnson of Delphi. Ind, is
visiting his son, j. G. Johnson, of this
place. He will probably spend the
holidays here.
burned some time ago, is very low.
The Westminster choir, the third
number on the lecture course, will APP
pear at Kings opera house tonight.
d. NJ. Watkins and Mart Halter have
arrived at Long Branch, Cal, and had
very pleasant trip.
Mrs. C. l.. Wright of Quincy. H.,
was visiting with friends in town yes
terday.
T. B. Trotter of Ottumwa, was
transacting business in Abba ,yester-
dav.
II. Van Buskirk of Shenandoah, was
transacting business in town yester-
day.
A. A. Highburger of Centerville was
in town on business yesterday.
o. o. Smith and e. H. Decker of Des
Moines We're transacting business in
town this morning.
John w. Hays of Centerville, was
transacting business in town this
morning.
The Peppers brick block, just west
OF the southwest corner of the square
is nearly finished and the work of
cleaning up on the west side of the
square that was burned is going on
as fast as possible
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-08
NET EARNINGS OF oTTUMWA
PosToFFicE ARE $2s,517.71
FOR FISCAL YEAR.
ALBIA's GOOD SHOWING
Percentage of Net to Gross Receipts
for Year is 55-Albia is Only Town
in This Vicinity Leading ottumwa in
This Particular.
[BY H. J. MAHIN.l

Washington, d. c., December 5. -
The net receipts of the Ottumwa
postoffice for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1903 were s2s,517.71 or SIS per
cent of the gross receipts. This is a
better record than was made by any
of the postoffices in the vicinity of OF
tumwa, with the exception of the AL
bia postofIice, the net receipts of which
are GA per cent of the gross receipts.
The following table shows the gross
receipts, the expenditures, the net re-
ceipts and the percentage of the ex-
penditures to the gross receipts:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-08

ceives bring the total amount up to
about $4,000. The German and Rus
sian ambassadors receive slightly less
in salary and allowances.
The largest salary the United States
pays to any ambassador is $17,500,
which is paid to the ambassadors at
London and Paris. Most American
representatives in foreign capitals have
to draw largely from their own pocket
boks to make any showing whatever
beside their associates from other ma
TONS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-08
MRS. SARAH KENDALL ACCUSES
HUSBAND OF DEsERTIoN
AND CRUELTY.
Files Petition for Divorce Today Ask.
ing $40 Per Month Permanent ALI
mony-Gee-strader Case Goes to
Jury.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

From Thursday's Daily.
Charging her husband with willful
desertion and adultery with persons
unknown, Mrs. Sarah E. Kendall has
filed petition for divorce from Van
Buren, Kendall. The plaintiff in her
petition states that she and the de-
PENDANT were married in Davis county
in 1856 and lived together until 1895.
when she alleges the defendant de-
serted her.
She states that her husband is
contractor employing a large number
OF men and she asks that upon the fin.
al hearing of the case she be allowed
permanent alimony in the sum Of $40
a month. Mrs. Kendall states that
her only personal property Is a home
stead worth $1,000. She asks the Gus.
tody Of their three minor children, Lu.
lu, Hazel and Guy. Gilmore & Moon
are the plaintiffs attorney.
Case Goes to Jury.
The case of John Gee VS.. John Stra.
der in which the plaintiff is suing for
damages for alleged malicious prose-
cution. went to the jury this mornina
at 10 o'clock. The jury is still out aS
the Courier goes to press.
Removal to Federal Court.
A motion to remove the case or
Lucy Schreckengost VS.. the c.. M, a
ST. p. Ry. Co., to the federal court
is being argued this afternoon before
Judge Eichelberger This case Is =
suit for damages brought by the plain.
tiff as administrative of the estate q
her late husband. who was Killed
while coupling cars in the MilwaukeS
yards several months ago. Attorney
Cook of Marion and Jaaues e Januaa
of this city are representing the de.
PENDANT. Work & Work and A. w.
Enoch are the attorneys for tho plain.
tiff,