Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-11-27

James Rumssy. who was a resident oil
Rocky Ford last summer. but who fol
several months has been an inmate of the
National Soldiers Home. Leavenworth
arrived a few days since TO make his home
with his brother. E. E. Rumsey.
I.W. Brooks. one Of the solid citizens Of
Olney. was one Of Rocky Ford's business
visitors Wednesday.
Last summer John Lawrence. deputy
postmaster at Princeton. Ind. found the
climate Of Rocky Ford . great relief for
asthma. His return to the Hoosier state
brought on tho old trouble. which infiu-
eneed him to remove TO Rocky Ford which
he did few days since with his family.
His experience proves that the Rocky
Ford country is almost a panaeea for the
tho distressing disease Of asthma.
Ben Reed few days since returned
from trip TO New Mexico during which
he purchased 1000 sheep for the feeding
yards Of the Lookhart Live Stock Co.
John Larson. father Of Otto and Clyde
Larson. arrived few days since from
Centerville. la. called here by the illness
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proving.
w. D. Ebbert has purchased land at
Wichita Falls. Texas. on which he will
grow cantaloupes next season by proxy.
he remaining in tho original reliable can
taloupe section.
County Clerk Garwood and wife were
the guests Of James and win But,ertieid
for Thanksgiving turkey. which was tho
gift Of tho Wells-Fargo Express Co.. fol-
lowing up a generous custom adopted a
few years ago. And tho turkey was ao-
companisd by oystars. celery and apples
all contributing to genuine feast
After u visit OF week with his sister.
Mrs. r. S. Bsail. Or. George o. Clayton
left for his Iowa home few days since.
accompanied by Mrs. Bsall.
Mrs. E. M. Mckinley. formerly u resi-
don't Of Rocky Ford. orders tho Enter
prise sent To her At Charlton. Iowa
Jos. Sehram on Monday welcomed tho
arrival Of his wife and tho two children
who have been with Pueblo relatives.
Thursday Of last week was the fifty
sixth anniversary Of the marriage Of Mr..
and Mrs. T. F. 0odding Sr. Such in
stances Of long married lifo arc very
rafo.
Miss Minnie Woods entertained num-
Dor Of young folks Thanksgiving sve.
Tho guests spent the evening In games
and music. Elaborate refreshments were
served.
@. c. Maxwell. after . ton days outing
In tho wild country so miles south. has
resumed his mercantile duiies.
M. U. Randell has returned after a two
months business trip. during which no
visited many Of the leading cities Of tho
cast and also Toronto. Canada
Las. evening the 3. q. club. composed
Of soven high school girls, gave q party at
tho homo OF Prof. Howstt Several Of tho
La JuntA high school boys wsre present
and thoroughly good time enjoyed.
Tho Rcd Mons masked ball last evening
was very largely patroaizsd and sue
eossful social event.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Beall entertained a
number Of friends las. Saturday evening
in honor Of Mrs. Beall's brother. Or. Geo.
Clayton. lately from the Philippines.
whsro he was surgeon In tho regular
army. Tho first entertainment Of tho
evening was Of test Of the eompany's
Acquaintance with the rulers Of the world.
thoy 70 Be named after collecting sopar-
atod sections Of dismombsred portraits.
Charadss followed. ono group Of players
being limited TO words selected from titles
Of books. the opposing group puxzlinR their
opponents with tho presentation Of tho
names Of songs. A pleasant evening
closed with greatly enjoyed refreshments.
Mrs. chas. F. Evans gave one o'clock
luncheon last Monday. Tho ladies pros
ont were: Mrs. E. J. Wilcox. Of Denver.
Mrs. r. M. Pollock. Mrs. E. L. Howett,
Mrs. q. M. Hall. Mrs. ]. E. Lawson. Mrs.
D. W. Barkloy and Miss Thso Barkley.
Tho Every Tuesday club met with Mrs.
n. @. Sigman this week. Tho reading
was dispensed with and in It's stead sow
ing was done for sick child. and tho
contributions given for the annual turkey
dinner which the club gives. This year
two families were provided with good din
ncrs. and some to spare. The club will
meet next Tuesday with Mrs. p. J. Reifel.
Clay Wolfe ato Thanksgiving turkey
with tho home folks in Colorado Springs.
Hon. e. M. Cranston and wife Of Dem
vcr wore Rocky Ford visitors last week.
Mrs. Maude Hustled who was called
from Colorado City three weeks ago by
the illness Of her sister. Mrs. F. n. Hilfk-
er. will soon return home. taking with her
her niece. Miss Bessie Carey. who has
been a member Of the Hilfiker household
for several months and greatly improved
in health by the superior climate Of Rocky
Ford. Mrs. Hilfiker has fully recovered
from her illness.
Bookstore Kennedy and Insurance
Agent Green are absent 40 miles to the
north on a. hunting expedition.