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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
ossro County 1t tl.s stsss Fair.

As usual. Otsro county was largely ir
evidence at the Pueblo State Fair this
week. Tho display Of George O. Goulds
apiary was large and fine and attracted
much admiring attention.
E. N. Berry had on exhibition ~ varie-
tics Of peaches which measured up with
any others in the agricultural hall.
Hon. q. W. Swink did the fair useful
service as superintendent Of the farm pro-
ducts department. and was valued ad-
wiser On the Management Of the fair on
general principles.
Tho i:l5 pace. purse $3.50. was won
by Jack Sprouls with "Forksr." owned by
Geo. Forker Of Holly.
George o. Gould was = winner Of a
premium on comb honey. For extracted
honey display Hon. q. W. Swpk. first;
George o. Gould. second. Best display Of
bees and comb. George o. Gould. first;
9. W. Swink. second. Best display bees
and queens. George o. Gould. frst and
second. Best display bssswax. q. W..
Swink. first; George o. Gould. second.
Clydcsdalss and Shirss. Stations four
years old and over. E. L. Hall. first: F. D.
Bouehard. second. Best mare over four
years old. W. D. Sieksnbsrgsr. Best three
year old mare. W. L sieksnbsrgsr.
Best team mules. E. L. Hall.
The Rocky Ford public schools were
awarded tho first place for general school
work outside the city schools. Tho best
specimen Of penmanship was found in tho
Rocky Ford exhibit
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Meeting Of Fair Directors.

Tho Board Of Directors met At the Office
Of tho Secretary Sept 'l2. Present, ]. W.
Beatty. president; q. NJ. Hall. secretary:
X. A. Dawlsy. treasurer: and Directors
w. D. Purse. A. Nieholss. I. D. Hale. M.
U. Randci and F. NJ. HaYsin.
Secretary Hall presented. IN advance
statement Of the expenditures connected
with tho fair and statsmsnt Of claims.
which was approved. and bills ordered
paid as registered.
Tho report Of Treasurer Dawlsy show
ing receipts from sale Of tickets at sgats
and grandstands was presented and ap-
proved.
On motion by I. D. Hale. Il was ordered
that a committee Of three b sppo,ntsd to
present statement at the ensuing annual
meeting Of the stockholders. as 70 tho
amount o: the indebtedness Of the Asso-
eiation. Said committee also TO negotiate
for tho loan in an amount sufficient to
pay balance due q. W. Swink on grounds
and outstanding notes to the State Bank
OF Rocky Ford and the r. W. English
Lumber Company for improvements on
tho grounds; said loan 70 be payable in
three equal annual installmsnts IL Il can
be procured on such terms. The chair
named as said eommittss I. D. Hale. g.
M. Hall and H. A. Dawisy.
The chair appointed an auditing COM
mlttoe to examine the books and state
monts Of tho secretary and treasurer and
report to the stockhoiders' meeting to be
held on October goth. A. D.. 1908.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Rev. II. r. Antss b State Fair Ex-
hlbltor.

Our readers who arc friends Of Rev
H. r. Antes will remember that tho En-
terprise some months since said that he had
purchased fine irrigated fruit ranch ir
Montezuma county. about IS miles from
his Faith mission among tho Navaios
This now requirement Mr.. Antes has dos
ignated Kadesh Orchard. An exhibi,
from this orchard is one Of tho most at
traetive sights in the horticultural hall
While tho display Of vegetables and fruits
generally is very good. the exhibition oi
apples is probably the best ever made in
tho state. Tho size, color and quality oi
the many varieties in this apple display is
surely remarkable.
Mr.. Antes' many friends in Rocky Ford
will congratulate him on the ownership oi
such valuable property. Kadesh Or
chards will be operated in connection
with Faith Mission. affording a place for
teaching the Navajo boys useful ooeu-
patton. and the revenue contributing tc
the support Of the mission.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
reariuily and Wonderfully Made.

Some Of tho laws Of Colorado arc fear
fully and wonderfully made. There arc
instances where county officials are re-
suired to perform things exactly opposite
in their na,urc-ono says that they mus;
do certain thing and another says they
must not. There is section in tho now
revenue law. concerning tho duties Of
county commissioners. which says tho
board must levy tho requisite tax for the
year on the first Monday in November.
but there Ia proyiso TO tho effect that u
tho board 10 unable to mako tho levy at
that time any old time Will do.-La Jun,a
Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Tho Amity Sentinel has changed hands
and name. now bong known ss tho Aru!.y
optimist. The now editors. Clarence ..
and Myrtle Davidson Brakomen. do no.
mako any flourish Of trumpots as viii, 30
seen from tho following. clipped from tho
editors salutatory: The optimist Is is-
sued from probably the worst piod and
mos, an,iquatod printing Office in colora-
do. and tho brethren Of the prssa-Sro
humbly requested TO Withhold their of.uoitm
on its Typographical appearance until such
time as We can buy couple Of dollsu
worth Of now material"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
The Santa Tc wInssr I, Fast Freight
Contest.

One Of the most unique contests bo-
tween big railroad systems ever hold in
tho west took place last week between
the Colorado & Southern. the Santa Fc
and the international and Great Northern.
An attempt was made TO break all rec
ords for fast freight business between
Denver and Houston. Texas, and the
Santa Fe almost cut tho existing records
in two. a freight car loaded with vogc-
tables made the trip Of 1900 miles. in
four Gays time and beat the previous
record Of six days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Ho. For Holly!

We will run excursions the first and
third Tuesdays of each month to Holly
one fare for the round trip-to see tho
beautiful lands in the Arkansas valley IN
der the Amity canal. These lands can
be bought now for $40 to $50 per acre
on the most liberal terms. When certain
announcements are made they will be 20
to 40 per cent. higher.
Epler & Coffman, Agts.,
ola Front street.
Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Gard Of Thanks.

Undertaken Dobbs hands US the follow.
ing which he received from Solon Mills
Ill:
We desire to express our gratitude t.
the kind friends who did so much for oul
son and brother. William: also to the la.
dies Of the W. c. T. U. and all who as.
sisted IN sending the beautiful flowers re-
ceieed with the remains.
Mrs. r. B. Gardner.
Willis H. Gardner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The canning factory started Monday on
tomatoes. but with a light acreage to
work on. For some reason the making
Of contracts was not pushed last spring
and the acreage now ripening is much
less than usual. However, the canning
season will be heightened by making a
run on beans and pumpkins.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
County Court Next Week.

The jury summoned for the regular
September term will be in attendance at
the county court next Monday morning.
The first three days will be taken up with
the Rocky Ford liquor cases on an appeal
from the justice court Besides four di-
vorce cases there are a number of minor
cases of no special interest to the general
public,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

J.W. Atkinson has proved thatha knows
how to do three things well ll-run a hotel.
raise fine chickens and grow watormGl5ns.
He has this season contributed his illl
quota to the shipments from Rocky Ford.
Last week he brought in in his one-hosse
wagon 1870 melons weighing about $500
pounds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The county commissioners have ap-
pointed Charles S. Lane, horticultural in
spector field superintendent of Otero
county to collect a fruit exhibit for the
St. Louis Worlds Fair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Counterfeit Rocky Fords Properly
Sized Up.

Tho difference between a Rocky Ford
cantaloupe and those from other places is
that Rocky Ford is ashamed to send out
a squash; and the other places haven't
any reputation to lose and know it.-St
Louis lobo-Demoerat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Mrs. A. B. McMinmy has opened an
attractive place one door south Of the
Farmers g. Merchants Bank In these
neatly furnished rooms she is conducting
an oyster and chill parlor, and serving hot
coffee, etc. The rooms look very inviting
and will doubtless draw an excellent pat
ronage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

D. E. Barnes is another grower who
was not knocked entirely cut by the late
frost last spring. He is now marketing d
lot Of very fine Alberta peaches, one Of
which left at the Enterprise office weigh
ed three-quarters Of pound. By giving
attention to burying the trees the Rocky
Ford country can every year nave as fine
peaches as can be grown in Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Quick Transportation and Cash Re.
turns.

Tuesday evening Of last week the
Kouns Party shipped car Of oantaloupes
to New York. A wire was received by
Mr.. Kouns Saturday giving notice of the
almost day less than week from the
date Of shipment, check for $4o6.5z
was received, and the same day paid to
the growers who had crates in the car.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FOR SALE-House and lot, cheap.
House 2o5 South Seventh street; lot with
shade and fruit trees. Also lot on
North Main Street.
1920. Mary E. Tenney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Joe Holoomb Of Manzanola was held up
by three masked men last week and
robbed OF small sum Of money. After
being allowed to drive on he looked back
to get better view of the thieves, when
a pistol bullet warned him to move on.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Mrs. H. H. Geyer is having good sue
cess in working up an agency for Curtis
Credit Clearing House. which promises to
be a useful aid TO our business men in
making collections.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FARMERS wanting ,Artssian Water
can get it at the Swink well at csc per
tank. also have a tank to rent.
l2-tf. S. o. Swink.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Atersian Water furnished by the
Williams Transfer, Dray No. a. Phone
1872 White; office with F. D. Stoop.
Prompt attention to all orders. / l-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

WANTED, travelling salesman, with
horse and buggy and little money.
Apply at this office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

A meeting Of the Rocky Ford Ditch Co.
was held on Saturday. but no business
transacted Of inturost 70 the public.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Have your pictures taken while their
prices are very low. See Orr, corner of
Ninth and Walnut,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Signs forbidding trespassing on land are
required by law to be of certain size and
fill other requirements. The Enterprise
office has such placards for sale printed
according to law. Price Sc each. | 6tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FOR SALE-a six-hole steel range,
and other household goods. Call at 200
N. Ninth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Geo. A. Collins carried policy in the
New York Life and mrs. Collins wii! r9-
eeve about Sl.4Oo from the company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

For Sale, thoroughbred Poland China
boar. Fl. K. Wiley telephone No. e64
Blue. 1917
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

L. J. Henry was captain of squad
hunters which bagged 80 teal in short
time one evening recently.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

DIR. J. A. LAWSON has removed to
rooms over Hereford & Awards Otero
pharmacy. Phone Al Blue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

For 60 days Orr. the photographer,
will make pictures at greatly reduced
prices. Gallery corner Of Ninth and Wal
nut.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Well improved ten-acre tract for sale
or rent Possession can be had at once,
Apply to Geo. Hammond. l4-l6.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Present Your Claims.

All parties having claims for labor or
material furnished the Fair Association,
are notified to at once make out their
bill, get it approved by the officer author
zing the same and file it with G. M. Hail.
Secretary of the Fair Association.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Just received fine line Of souvenir
China.-W. F. Stark. 15-l6p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

CARBON PAPER for both typewriter
and pencil work at the Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Desk room. for rent with
1871 Epler g. Coffman, 9l4 Front St.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FOR SALE, 4-room, ~ story dwell
ling. Call at 4lo N. 18th. letf.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Among the art exhibits which escaped
special mention last week was Mrs. v. A.
m0ore's orayon reproduction of the En-
terprjse's popular picture, Rocky Ford
Kid and Cantaloupe."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FOR SALE. one iron-grey driving mare.
An extra good single driver, perfectly gen
tie, trim built; weight 1900, Would make
a very fine horse for surrey.
Chester Johnson,
l6tf. Il mile south Of cemetery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

When the history Of the present canta-
loupo season shall have been written up
it will be found that T. J. Smirl, just east
Of Rocky Ford, has made a showing prob
ably not excollcd by any other grower.
From less than - acres MIR. Smirl has
marketed $50 crates Of superior oanta-
loupos. It is too early to ascertain what
was the average net price received, but
being one Of the early fields the figures
will show very handsome income.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The largest school tablets Of
the money.
Opera House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FOR SALE, cheap a good oil stove.
DR.. Middleton, 42o N. 9th. l6-lt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

E. N. Berry is not the only peach raiser
this year Bradford Hale Of Olney will
have / I tons Of very fine peaches, COM
pnsing several varieties. He has 500
trees.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

P. K. Blinn, superintendent of the ex-
pertinent station. who is a skilful anna
teur photographer, has our thanks for a
photo Of finely notted oantaloupe, an
engraving Of which will be given our read
ers in an early issue. For the past FIVE
years Mr.. Blinn has been giving much at
tonJon to cantaloupo culture, seeking to
secure uniformity Of netting and size.
His success has been Of much value to
the cantaloupe growers of the valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The county commissioners will sit as a
board OF equalization to hear the COM
plants Of those who arc dissatisfied with
their assessment for the year 9O5. Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, October lst,
2d and 5rd
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Fine Country, But Not Adapted To
Tunnel Construction.

The hands5mesg weekly in tho ststa
Is the Colorado Journal. published at Col
orado Springs. with branch Offices at
Denver and Pueblo. The Journal is fine
~ printed on Galondcrod paper. illustrated
with Half-t9nos and ably edited. How
ever. in the last issuo we notice that
somebojy connected with the office has
made break. Two pictures are pub
lshud: Down in Boar Canon Near Rocky
Ford" and "lrriFation Flumc Emerging
From a Threo-Mile Tunnel in Bear Canon
Near Rocky Ford The engineer who
can find site for three-milo tunnel
near Rocky Ford will deserve a gold
medal The land near Rocky Ford is al
most level, only Just enough slope to carry
water perfectly all over our rich lands,
which produce crops that for net money
value per acre can not be equalled in the
West. But we must acknowledge top
ography which greatly disoouragos the
construction Of tunnels.
The county commissioners will sit as a
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-09-26

Mrs. Martin j. VOORHEES, enter
tanned the Ladies Social Club this
week, and progressive game of
euchre was played. The first
prize, bisque baby was won by
Mrs. L. G. Vautier, the second an
assortment of perfumeries was won
by Mrs. Albert Bienveou, the con-
ISOLATION was awarded to Miss Lu-
Gle Bienvenu and the BOBBY went
to Mrs. M. j. VOORHEES,. The club
was present in full force, and six
tables were occupied.
After the game of euchre, deli
cious cakes and liquors were SER
we'd to the guests who spent the
balance of the evening most agree
ably.
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The Badon people say the
Rees people had planned the game
they played, in Withdrawing from
the contest, they claimed that it
was simply scheme to have some
grounds for a contest. Whether
it is or not remained to be seen,
and future developments will be
watched with the greatest of in
terest.
Mr.. L. c. Duchamp wishes to
inform the public that he has q
very complete stock Of water works
pipes and fittings which be is sell
ing at very, very low figures. Those
in need of pipes and fittings will do
we'll to get prices from him before
buying elsewhere.
There was a pretty surprise
party Wednesday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin j.
VOORHEES,, in honor of the fifteenth
birthday of their daughter, Miss
Alice. The young people invaded
the house in body and decided
to have jolly good time while
they were in possession of it, and
their decision was delightfully."-
carried through. A game of
Hynch was played, which proved
very interesting to all. Miss Alice
received many presents and the
good wishes of her numerous
friends.
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AS far as we know no afida-
Wits have been made against those
who are accused of having COM
mitted fraud at the primary. Mon
day, although rumors have it that
about two dozen persons are i'm
plicated in rascalities that may
send them to the pen. Hurry up
with your afidavits and get all
the rascals behind the bars. We
need a great deal of reform in our
political affairs, and we may as
we'll begin the reform now. If we
can convict about two dozens of
them, we ought surely to be able
to handle the balance that will es-
cape, go ahead Mr.. Rees and get
them all 10.
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HOWS THIS?


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY g. Co.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known +,
j. Cheney for the last Is years and be-
'lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any 6bligalIoUs made
10y their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o. Walding. KinnaD f. Marvin
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Ihternal-
". acting directly upon the .iood aud
mucous surfaces of the system.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold nv Druggist. Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Mrs. A. V. Fleming is having
an annex built to the Fleming no.
tel, which will contain several
rooms, and much comfort to this
popular hotel.
We hear nothing more of po-
litics, the experience of last Mon
day proved entirely satisfactory to
the Badon faction, and they seem
perfectly pleased with the result.
The Rees people seemed to have
been paralyzed and they are in a
state of inactivity, brooding we
presume over some plan of future
action. The cause, of Rees is a
forlorn one, and the same is the
fate OF every politician. once de-
feated. it means that that politician
must take back seat. and satisfy
himself to private life for the rest
of his days. because the people,
always have a natural tendency to
follow apparent success. or the
bigger crowd. A defeated politi-
clan shows a weak cause and de-
feat second time is generally the
result. Rees is doomed, he can
| never be elected again, and the
best he can do in the future is to
give his support to some new can
didate. If the Rees faction con-
tinue their fight Independently,
they had better select a new set
of candidates, and get strong men
too.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Fresh Wheat Bran Sl,30 at
Bieuvenu's. Free delivery.
Mr.. Oscar Iognand of Grow
ley was attending to business here
Monday.
-Messrs. Robert Martin and
Scott Kelso made visit TO Belle
Use this week.
Miss Minnie Moses of New
Orleans, is the visitor Of her friend
Miss Amelie Lacker.
Mrs. l.. J. Gardemal will en-
certain the Married Ladies Euchre
club next Wedesnday.
There will be some races on
Sunday October 4th at the race
track of Mr. Carlos Bernard. Some
good races are advertised to take
place on that day.
Mrs. J. b. Ferran and Mrs
James E. Mouton went to Grand
Coteau this week to visit their
daughters who are attending the
Sacred Heart convent at that place
If the republicans would send
Mark Hanna around here he might
learn to run politics. We lave
some pretty slick wire puiier'
around, and their little tricks are
simply paralyzing the old timers
For Boys School Suits Il
Schwartz & Co., have the largest
stock in town at the lowest prices
Thew have them in all kinds. al
sizes and all prizes, and they qua
rantee an elegant fit.
The transformers have arrived
and the election connection will
the buildings are being made al
rapidly as is possible. Some o.
our stores were lighted by electri
city this week, and now on the cur
rent will continue to be turned II
the other buildings.
FOR SALE-Good seed cane
apply to Auguste v. Ledoux.
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State OF E0uISland. PARISH OI OF. MdftI
18th Judicial District Court,
BANK OF ST. MARTINvILLE.
OCTAVE GUTEKUNsT.
No. 9762,
18th judicial District Court.
No. 9762.

By virtue of an order of Court, issued
ia the above entitled and numbered suit,
and to me directed by the Hon. the 18th
Judicial District Court in and for the
Parish Of st. Martin. State Of Louisiana.
dated this oath day Of September 1903.
I have seized and will proceed TO sell at
public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House door. in the
Town OF st. Martinville, La, between
the legal sale hours Oh
Saturday the 3ist day of Oct
ober 1908.
the following described property to-wit;
A certain town lot situated in the cor
poration of St. Martinville, st. Martin
Parish, Louisiana. bounded north by
Church street, with front Of 971s feet
on said street. South by lot Of Charles
autekunst with front Of Oh feet on
said South side, East by Charles Cute
kunst, measuring "a 7-l2ft on said South
sids and West by Washington street
measuring 81 3-13 feet ON said street
together with the lot, all the buildings
and improvements thereon.
Sold to satisfy said above mentioned
writ.
Sheriff's Office this Gath day OF Sept
A. d. 1903.
O. BADON, Sheriff
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Reduced Rate to California.

The Southern Pacific has made q big
reduction in the round trip rate to Cali
fornia, and announces rates from the
following points to San Francisco and
return a. follows: New Orleans. $3.50,
New Iberia. $57.l0; Lafayette. $3.50;
Crowley. 1855; Jennings, $500; Lake
Charles, $54,3 Alexandria. $57.O6.
This big reduction lie made on account
of the convention Of the National Bank
ers' Association at San Francisco. Tick.
Is will be placed on sale Oct. II to II
inclusive, good for return until Nov. 30
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THE ELECTION RESULT.

The number of votes cast was
TAO aud the qualified voters amour
ted to about $50.
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SHERIFFS SALE.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of st. Martin
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NOTICE.

INO i ILL.,
All those Of our Gus
toners who hold keys
for the RED BOX
will please come and
try them to the Box
as soon as possible.
u. Cardinal.