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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22
Prohibition Is pr ,hibi;ius.

Although tho city has been quiet and
srdarly for the most part during the past
few months there have been some viola
tioas Of Rocky Ford's ordinances forbid
ding the sale Of liquor. To the general
public II seemed that the authorities were
lax IN the enforcement of the law. and
advocates of prohibition occasionally had
it rubbed in on them" that one or more
saloons were running and the city getting
no revenue. But the Council and Mar
hal Baldwin have not been either asleep
or in any way. negligent in the perform
anoe Of their duty. They have very judi
cously adopted the policy Of making haste
slowly, and the results have proved that
Il ey have planned and executed most
successful campaign. Such evidence was
secured as to warrant suits with, the as
suranse OF convictions against several of
Tenders. A suit was begun in the District
court against tho Recreation club as a
pui,a Hce, restraining i,it5 fromI selling
iIuor.. Tho evidence was so conclusive
that the club threw up its hands, closed
y DOORS removed the stock and fixtures,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22
Coming Events.
The Republican Club.

The meeting Of Republicans in tho
Brown Hotel last Saturday evening to
o., 10 consider matters relating to tho "otass
,.. t,,of tho party. and particularly 10 PrqyiTG
.,F for the organization OF Republican glun.
was in every way successful, harmonion7
"' and full Of promise for the future Of the
o. party in Colorado.
.iH . Prominent men were presontfrom near
g., gly every part OF the state, representing
the regular Republican organization and
in sympathy with those Republicans. Of
30 this city who have sought to promote
u party success and have received the in
dorsemcnt and approval OF thestate COM
q mittee. All alike express regret at the
refusal Of certain former Republicans in
this city to cooperate with the regular
... organization and urged the Importance
.. and the need Of full and hearty eo-opera-
...s ton. ..,.-.. l.-a. F...... !.g- fu 4.
The new club which was organized is
both social and political in its aims. but it
is in no sense factional 1t is stipulated
that It shall never be used either to Sc
cure or defeat the nomination OF any as
pirant. All men of good standing in the
party will be welcome to become mem
l' ber., and since the annual dues will be
.0 only $40, the membership should without
. difficulty be raised to the 1000 contem-
plated by tho organizers. An option on q
building for club uses has already been
secured, and it will require but few
days to open the rooms and put the club
in full operation Denver Republican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22
From the Denver Republican. January
l2th. lso4l 'a"r.gilad
FIVE HUNDRED ACRES OF CAN
TAL0UPES FOR CHICAGO.
Northern Colorado Farmers Contract
to Grow crop-0rccIcy Meeting
Saturday. u-I-
ogUoII irUoD

Greeley. Colo, Jan. ll.-tSpecial.)-
Five hundred acres for tho growing Of
eantaloupes next season for Eastern mar
kets have been subscribed by farmers in
the county fromLaSalle south to Brighton.
The growers have made arrangements to
ship their melons to E. R. Nichols. a COM
mission Of Chicago. preferring to receive
market prices for their crop rather than
to contract the same at the beginning Of
the season. ,Gai,t,lG5 np,}sitian9I n 10 .,,
Those interested in growing melons for
the Greeley district will meet at the court
house next Saturday afternoon. At least
LOO acres will bs subscribed blythe
Greeley farmers for the growing Of this
crop. which during the picking season will
require / 900 piekers for each 100 acres.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church will give one Of their highly pop
ular chicken suppers at X. p. hall OH the
evening batT Thursdsy,tFeb. ItylIThe past
pers is prophetic of crowded ho,iss; and
a well-fed and we'll pleased lot of people.
During the evening the ladies willhave
their cook book for sale.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

.ATTENT1ON-C. +. Bolton, the rep-
rescntative of the Knight Campbell Music
CO., has large stock of pianos at the
City Drug Store, He also has Cecilian
and plenty of music for it. The public is
cordially invited to attend
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

A bill is pending in congress to give so
acres Of land to every soldier Of the civil
war who served ninety days or more. The
passage Of this bill will be Of great aid to
deserving veterans and also tend greatly
to the settlement and development Of now
unoceupied territory. go ..---E-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

L For several years Las Animas has not
been noted fer tho push and enterprise Of
its citizens. Bat recently It woke up and
rapidly made up for lost time "A number
Of leading citizens got on a regular Rocky
Ford hustle and IN avery brief time raised
a large sum Of monoy-enouph TO secure
one Of the very best Of sugar factories.
Las Animas was not dead, only taking =
nap.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

At the minstrel matinee Saturday after
noon. Miss Nettie Hedley was the fortu-
nate miss under is years to occupy the
lucky seat and receive a $5 gold piece.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

M. r. .Levy--learned sad news a few
days since. His father, Harry Levy, died
at his home in Prussia in his 6Sth 5ear.
Mr.. Levys last visit from his father was
about two years ago. 'i.' 50 GG2
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

Wednesday evening the young ladies
Of Rocky Ford gave their first Leap Year
ball. II was well attended and everyone
had good time. Free lunch was served
at Il o'clock.Tt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

FOR SALE Is good Cows, tchoiee Of
2o). and good heller Calves. full-blood
and grade Jersey. Also one good work
mare. All cheap for cash, B. W. Bell,
~ .sal 3d.zE
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

WANTED to buy. a nice four-room
cottage in a desirable location. Call on
photographer over Hilfker's store. '''
54-55p. - ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

Visitors to the Enterprise office on Mon
day found lively and noisy pressroom.
The powerful little gasoline engine was
running the cylinder and two job presses.
The former. had runs Of half sheet bills.
1000 and 1000 orders. Each Of the
iobbers had a; 5000 run Of envelopes
for Burrells seed house. And other job
work was standing around waiting for
these Jobs to get out Of the way.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

J.E. Gauger has purchased lots near
the Swinkz park and will build a good
residence in the spring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

An alarm Of fire at the Alta Vista early
Wednesday morning got the hose COM
pany out promptly. and what might have
been very disastrous fire was soon ex-
tinguishsd. yGi IIf5' I5s,I1,,,slod n t1 81 "A
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

FOR SALE--AiAo pound horse. S
Year, old: horses. hcifcrs. fresh COW.
IS colonies Of bees aud some farm iinple.i
meniA-J. p. Pollock. 51-:f
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

Splendid. fine. large. young team, Of
horses for sale: weight s.sao. s
...r, c. ". Irwin.
y s;.sS - ~ miles south State Farm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

The contract price for Cucum.
Der Seed for the crop Of 1904 will
be 20 cents per pound. ~ .,'
~ D. V. BurreIl,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

On account Of business Interests in the
East. all my property in Rocky Ford is
for sale. 5Su - Mrs. II. a. Bristol.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

FOR SALE-Team Of BAY iiorses' s
and 9, ,years old Wagon. anil good set OF
harness. Also sonic, Implements. En-
quiIe. j A Couxirun., 55-5Sp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22
RookAuction Sale.

Is now being held for, aIfew days, in
in the room next to the Free Reading
Room. These goods come from the un-
claimed freight sales of the R. Rs. center
ing in Denver. .saI
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

d Ia tn upper part Of the valley, somo
attention has been attracted by a rubber
weed which. it is claimed will be valuable
in producing substitute for the ordinary
rubber. now rapidly becoming more cost
ly. II II shall be proven that tho claims
Of this weed are well founded it will be
the duty Of Rocky Ford to add its culture
to our already attractive list Of profitable
specialties. a. s.s
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

Tho Highest, Market Price paid for
Chickens. and Turkeys at Stauffers Meat
Market. 54-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

The seeond term ofl our .pNh'e schools
began Monday, January 49, AZ that
time new classes were organized in the
first rrimary rooms. 1t is very desirable.
and it is hereby requested, that all chill.
dren residing in school district No. 4. who
will attain the age Of six years before the
5oth day OF May. enter the school at
once, or as soon as practicable that they
may begin work with the new classes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

Occasionally the dailies have specials
from Topeka speaking Of the organization
Of Wichita, Arkansas Valley g. Denver
Railroad Co. We like the name of the
proposed road. Any road which touches
the Arkansas valley cannot miss Rocky
Ford. This enterprise has not progressed
to stage to Justify any enthusiasm over
the prospects for second line Of rail-
road for Rocky Ford. but such additional
transportation facilities will come before
MANY WARS h srff
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

Perpetual supply oi waller. VIII trade
for good iarn',ig land, paying difference
in cash. sSnp1iiasa iarn 1pcnt SEA the
place. There IL q hnfaiii in !, for ons
WHO esai use II. Address J. y. ilder.
IaSo High ST., Denver. Colo. Ss.I
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

All reverence to Richard Go!den,s .Old
Jed Prouty." Some, or LOT iit.-is a
fond part Of every city mans life. That
part is a sweet and grateful recollection
and often Is the rettospeetion as fearful
and tender. Human feeling has been
taken from human hearts ID rnaKeS"Oid
Jed Prouty," and it is play that will al
ways remain popular. At The Grand.
Tuesday. Janl2eI y sunaVaH WIZ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22
many years.

The Republican party under the ma
tional leadership Of Theodore Roosevelt
is stronger in Missouri-As in every other
western and southern ststs--than it has
ever been. Roosevelt expresses the pop
ular detestation Of corruption. So does
Folk. They can and will win il the de-
moeracy is against him. Can Missouri
democrats afford to bs against ,him9-
Kansas City Star. so poc
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

cALlFoRNIA.-For sale or trade: 4
small fruit farm in Southern California.
i7y: acres, az miies from san Disco
ieii. Jiipiits, in perfect condition: new
dwelling, stable, frui, and packing house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22
Fresh coflees Daily.

News eoiues from Pueblo OF the great
sllcesss OF one Of the new iplnSiiies, re-
Gently inaugnrated tliere. fapely, The
Independence Coifeslnd Spice Co. This
cnEIpany several nOll4s aso unJsrtoOE
tne erection OF modern r0lTee roasting
plant, which embraced all the latest pat
en,s for roasting coiees, so ,iia, ;. ;.:c ..-. s-.
possible results might IL oiisinsd IL. the
cup. No sooner had their eoifres! nnder
the Eame Of Liberty Bell. had been placed
on the market. than their superiori,y
over other brands was Immediately rec-
ogniz.d by the consuming public.
Everybody who appreciates good cof-
fee knows that il is always better when
fresh roasted. As this company am large
importers OF green eoifees. bringing in
several car loads at time. and besides
are in a position to deliver Liberty Bell
coiiets the day. they arr roasted. il Is NOT
strdngei that they have secured so piie,
nomenai a success.
THE, sroeets of RoelSy Ford. rsSos niz.
ing tile benefits Of supplying fresh Icoi:
fees. have put in the i.ibcTty Bell line.
and lovers OF good coffee may now ob,ath
any grade they desire by simply oTiszing
from their dealers. The prices are no
higher, but the quality Is unsurpass-il,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

January has already checked in more
than half its days and 80 far there has
hardly. been sign to indicate that II is
winter month. The ground is ins barren
OF snow rs would be day II, August, and
the sun isi,ires out bright and warm
every day and the streetsarc dry and
dusty. The morning air carries just
enough OF keen edge to make il invig-
Grating, causing one TO step lively TO keep
his blood circuisting.D 2aqTTTTTFI
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-01-22

and promptly went out Of business. Tho
temporary injunction asked In tho District
court MAS made psrpatuAl. with the con-
sen, Of the elub's officers.
Other offenders have plead guilty and
paid fines aggregating Sloo. and prom
ise to respect tho law in tho future. 9th
ers are seeking settlement without suit,
A portion Of tho prosecutions werS for
selling "hi,iers" known TO have . large
per cent OF alcohol and knowingly sold as
beverages. This method Of violating the
law will DO resorted to with extreme eau
ton in tho future. The council has pro-
cured analyses Of several OF these fake
medicines and has legal decisions 70 for
bid their sale. 'it r..fft- ~
Tho city authorities while enforcing the
law have not Insisted on tho pound OF
fiesh"-not having pushed tho prosecution
to tho limit Tho resul, is ,ha, the offend
ors arc feeling in as good humor ''as
could bo expected" under the eireum-
stances.
Il is hoped that this second roundup
and capture Of yiolators OF the ordinances
will give tho authorities smooth sailing fer
quite time. II has been fully demon
strated that the ordinances are water
proof and air-tight. and that the authori-
tics not only have the disposition but the
power TO enforce them. Let all who are
tempted to monkey with tho buzz-saw Of
Illegal liauor selling remember tina, it !,
dangerous. I" 4;
The last expression Of our citizens a.
the polls was almost two to one against
liquor selling. Those who deliberately
attempt TO defy law enacted by such
overwhelming public sentiment have only
themselves 20 blame II they get into
trouble jTherciis no law easier to obey
ssAan II. !. forbidding the sale of liquor.
L. IL nrrnr r,rt Of Tho uallnu snrna
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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
The Sick.

Miss Leona Hall, teacher of the
second room, north building has been
seriously i'll, for several weeks, and is
not yet able to be back in school.
Miss Edith Mclaughlin is teaching
her room.
Miss Pearl Emmons was taken sick
at school Monday, and Miss Francis
worrell has been supplying her place.
c. L. Mcdonald, teacher of ninth
department, East building, has been
out of school for ten days, with an
attack of pleurisy. Mrs. Mary Wal
lace has been in charge of the room,
Mrs. VIM. Williams, of north Mad
River street, has been sick for sew
eral days, and Mr.. Williams mother
has been confined to her bed for a
week past. Mrs. Williams mother,
Mrs. Harmon, who came from De
Graf, to help them, was also taken
down, but all are improving.
Little Charley Hartman, who has
been in the house for the past two
months, will be able to be out the
first nice weather.
Mrs. Caroline March, relict of JohI
March, died Wednesday morning
Buried in Bellefontaine Friday at II
a. m. Mrs. March was an old resi-
dent and had many friends and wa
in her 10th year.
Mrs. John March, jr., is lying crit
cally i'll at her home, just west of tn,
city, with pneumonia.
Mr.. Jack Hudson remains quite il
at his home in Liberty township.
The aged mother of Recorde
Henry Reymer and James Reymer
lying ut the point death at the HON
of her son, James. in this city.
Mrs. Emma Braden, OF Union tow
ship, who was operated on at I'll
hospital last Monday, is improving
;, but will not be able to be moved fl
h some ten days. Her children-Dor,
n thy 8, and Gertrude years-are +;
n their grandparents, Mr.. and Mr.
David Hooley's, in Liberty townshi
while their mother Is at the hospits
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
LATER
Kemper Cuts His Throat.

After suffering all day from the
wounds on his head, Mr.. William
Kemper cut his throat last night.
After returning to consciousness
yesterday, Mr.. Kemper appeared to
be in a dazed condition, and was con-
stantly watched.
Along after bedtime his son lay
down on the bed with him to be near
and watch him. but being tired from
the work of the day, fell asleep. Hi;
father got up without disturbing
him, and securing a razor cut hi:
throat. Mrs. Kemper hearing some
one stirring looked in the room and
saw the blood gushing from the
| wound.
DIR. Coyington was hastily called
and sewed up the wound, but there ii
little hope for Mr.. KS. recovery.
The act, most probably, was don'
while suffering from the blows on hi
temple, which made him temporaril,
insane.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
VIM. Kemper Badly Hurt.

Yesterday morning VIM. Kemper.
living three miles north of here near
Hopewell. went to the barn to attend
to his team. Some time afterwards
his wife called him to breakfast, and
after waiting a while sent one of
his sons to tell him to come. On
en- ter;ng the barn the SON found his
father lying insensible on the floor
of one of the horses stalls, under
meath the horse, with one of the
horses feet upon his breast.
His son hastily carried him to the
house, and Drs. Covington, Hamer
and Morgenroth were brought. Mr..
Kemper remained unconscious for
nearly two hours, and does not know
how the accident happened. 1t was
found that he had two bad gashes or
his right temple and was bruised in
several places. 1t is supposed that he
was STOPPING to examine the horses
foot when it kicked him, and render
ed him unconscious.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
RiChldnd Township Primary

The Republicans of Richland town
ship will take notice that on Friday,
March Is, between the hour of l and
Z o'clock p. m, Republican primary
will be held in Belle Center, for the
purpose of nominating l Trustee,
Township Clerk, Assessor, Justice of
Peace, Constable and six Road
Supervisors.
Also Republicans in corporation of
Belle Center in time named above
will nominate Corporation Clerk, 8
Councilmen and Board of Public
Safety, 3 members.
All persons desiring to be candi-
dates for any of the above named
Offices must hand their names to the
undersigned, personally or in writing
by Thursday, March IL.
Primary to be held in Oliphant's
room. W. Z. SUNMEY,
Committeeman.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
Big Four Agent Breaks a Leg

Mr. J. G. Laidley. agent and tele-
graph operator of the Big Four at
Gretna, had the misfortune TO break
both bones of his right leg, Monday.
He was preparing TO take buggy
that needed repairs to BeGraff, and
had it hitched up ready to start.
with another buggy toreturn in, tied
on behind. The front buggy had no
dash board to it, and when the horse
began to kick up little, the motion
of his hind legs looked so dangerous
Laidley jumped out of the buggy,
breaking the bones of his leg, shor,
off, between the ankle and knee
Kaufman, the other operator, re
ported to the dispatcher's Office, and
Immediately telegraphtd to DeGraf
for Drs. Curl and Makemson, wh'
were soon on hand and made him q
easy as possible. In reporting th'
event to the office. the operator said
'Laidley- in jumping from buggy
broke right fore leg short Off," TIL
dispatcher answered back: ''Wha
became of his hind legs:"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
Sixty-fifth Wedding
Anniversary Observed.

Daily Examiner.
A remarkable anniversary was cele'
brated in Bellefontaine Monday, March
z, 1904, the 65th wedding day Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Secrist, and at their
home on north Park street friends and
relatives gathered to congratulate and
make glad the hearts OF the venerable
couple. The distinction is theirs oi
being perhaps the only couple in
Logan county or in all Ohio who have
walked the paths OF life together for
almost the number OF years allotted TO
man to live, and they are still enjoy
ing good health and are as happy in
each others company as in the first
days OF theirlove and blended lives and
their sweet content is beautiful to look
upon.
The company OF Monday numbered
some 50 neighbors, friends and rela-
tives, and dinner was served which
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-03-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Name Mcclure was visiting
friends in this city yesterday.
Miss Lois Campbell is visiting rela
tives and friends in Lima.
Frank Stevenson, OF Kenton, ha;
been visiting his mother here for a
couple of days.
Sol. F. Loffer returned from Buff
falo, Tuesday, where he got the toI
of the market for a bunch of lamb:
fed by John G. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Akey return.
ed from st. Petersburg, Florida, yes
terday.
Mrs. ]. Fl. Hornberger and son,
Grover, went to Lima this morning
to spend the day with her son, James.
Mrs. T. ]. Cooke and her sons, c. C.
and o. L d. Cooke, returned from Ell
Paso, Texas, yesterday, with the
body of their SON aud brother, James
Cooke. The funeral will take place
from the U. P. church this after
noon at2.
H NJ. Annat has returned from New
York market having spent 10 days in
buying ladies spring tailored suits,
separate skirts, silk garments. They
will show the most complete line of
fine tailored suits for spring wear
that they have ever shown. 1t will
pay you to wait for their goods
Everything will be here before Eas-
ter.
J. NJ. Miller and Clarence Jamison,
of north of town, were in Springfield
the night of the hanging of Dicker-
son, and saw the mob break in the
Jail and shoot and hang the murder
er. They also saw the beginning of
the fires on Tuesday night, but came
away on the II o'clock trolley and did
not see the rest. They say that one
of the most active leaders the first
night was a boy in knee breeches.
s G. Harvey, General Passenger
Agent, and Lyman p. Lewis, Pass
enger Agent. of the T. & o. c. road,
made rs a pleasant call Tuesday.
They announced to the Republican
committee, while here, that they
would run special coaches to the
Findlay Convention, April 10. at one
fare for the round trip, and that if
the convention should adjourn after
their afternoon train had gone; they
would furnish special train to bring
the delegates home. This latter feat
ure is little better than any road
has ever done
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embraced all OF the substsntials and
delicacies and was all that a spread
should have been for such sn aus
picious occasion.
Among the visitors were two sons.
John OF Bucyrus. and Adolphus OF
West Liberty, and two daughters, Mrs.
e. J. Alcott. Of West Liberty, and Mrs.
A. III. Black OF Bellefontaine. Two
brothers OF Mrs. Secrist were also pres
ent, Abner and Jacob Collins, OF Belle
fontaine. Mrs. c. w. Heffner, a niece
OF both, OF Bellefontaine. was there,
and the following grandchildren OF the
aged couple: Arthur Alcott, John Al
colt, Van Bailey, Miss Grace Secrist,
and Virgil Secrist, all OF West Liberty.
The wives OF the Messrs. Alcott and
Bailey were also present.
The great grandchildren present
were Mary Louise Alcott, Irene and
Imogene Alcott, Twins Anna Marga'
ret Bailey, West Liberty. The five
great grandchildren living in Toledo
could not be present.
Mrs. Lon Hill, whose late father
Alex Culbertson. was the best man,
at the Secrist- Collins wedding, was
present, and also Will Cordrey, a