Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-19
Personal and Social. =


1 o. b. Stau.fer left Tuesday for An
thony, ksns,. to visit sister whom he
has not seen for Is years. He is
hoping that the lower altitude will i'm
prove his health.
Monday evening Mrs. Paul Hardy and
Miss. Gertrude Martin entertained at a
Valeniin party at Mrs. Hardey's home The
games played were in harmony with the
valentine idea and "a perfectly lovely"
Time was had-as the ladies express 1t.
!. D. Hale. right-hand man Of II. Woods
Tor this section. arrived Thursday nigh, to
see what Improvements are needed on
his ranch. will stay few Coach
ella. Calf, Submarine.
very pleasant valentine social wa.
held at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. S.
Green west Of town Saturday evening.
About SIS were present. Finch was the
principal pastime. After which comic
valentines were passed around and a
sump'uous oyster supper served. All de-
parted TO their homes a, late hour re-
porting splendid time and speaking very
highly Of Mr. and Mrs. Green as enter
tainsrs. Tho certainly deserve the praise
OF the neighbofhOod. They leave for their
summer vacation Feb. 25th.
The large gathering At the opening Of
the Rocky Ford club gave the member
ship suggestion as 10 tho desifability OF
social meetings in the club rooms which
the ladies' might attend. Tho result Is a
movement TO hold monthly soeiais a,
which the ladies will be made welcome.
The first Of these was held Wednesday
evening and was very pleasant affair.
Various games were enjoyed and light
Refreshments served.
Tho first blossom has arrived to bloom
IN the family garden Of II. w. Blossom
and wife-a 10 pound girl on Tuesday.
Many friends extend congratulations.
Tho Woman's club hold an interesting
meeting with Mrs. J. e. Lawson Saturday
A leading feature Of tho program was .
paper by Mrs. Lawson on Rus kin.
James S. Pannell recently from Iowa.
has purchased hve-aero tract wes, Of
town o! Hon. G. w. Swins and will
doubtless make other Investments in the
city and vicinity.
l. a. lueoro loft few days since for
St Louis. He goes east To work with his
son. Clarence. who Is now in broad
gage Wholesale piano business.
Carey Forbes Is yo, confined to his
room with severe attack Of infamatory
rheumatism.
Hon. W. B. Goblin and County Commis-
sioner Godding were Denver visitor,
Tuesday.
Geo. c. Maxwell will leave for tho cas-,
tomorrow. meeting Harry |. in Chicago
early ncs. week for u Ioint purchase Of
spring goods.
Tho Sans Souei club did timely boncv-
olent act fow days since. Col. Lock-
hart gave the club news Of needy fam
ily-nocdy because tho husband was un-
able to work. Immediate steps were taxi
en- to relieve their wants. and JUS. in ;imo
TO preyen, acute suffering. This instance
has given the club 4 hin, tha. moro sys-
tomatc work in that line would be In or
der JUS. now. and the members propose to
make bcnoyoloree feature Of thoir
work.
E. o. CafFrcy OF Denver is a guest Of
tho families OF II. w. Lance and j. n.
Price.
Mrs. 4. n. jackson pleasantly enter
tanned number Of ladies' Thursday af-
ternoon.
c. C. Washburn and wife have returned
home after visit OF three months in
Wisconsin. both in improved health.
DR.. G. B. Webb of Colorado Springs
was tho guest Of c. F. Evans and wife
for short time this week.
Miss Nellie Burton Of La Jun.a has bocn
visiting Mrs. Hilfker this week.
Clarence Lucore spen. Sunday in Rocky
Ford.