Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-04-29
woman's Christian Temperance

] Mrs. Davenport kindly gave the manse
over to their reception and 45 mothers
appreciated it TO the extent Of lending
their presence. together with about ten
children. OF which Mrs, Mobiles infant son,
two months old. was the lion OF the occa-
sion.
Tho meeting was first given to the ad-
justment Of business matters. $3.50 was
donated to assist Fowler in supporting an
institute there.
Mrs. Newby was instructed to CORE
spond with Judge Ben. J.. Lindsey. Of
Denver. in regard to securing his services
to speak in Rocky Ford.
Report OF Cottage Home subscriptions.
Voted to hold the 18th District Con-
vention here.
Then devotional exercises formally
opened the meeting and Mrs. Newby took
charge Of the program.
Mrs. M. M. Nelson sang solo entitled.
Twas Rum that Spoiled my Boy
Mrs. Cook read a paper. Mother Love"
written in a most entertaining style. pre-
senting the onward and upward career Of
a noble and manly young man. In the
eonsummation OF his greatest achievement
he humbly confessed that all he was. or
ever expected to be. he owed to his mother.
A slumber song by Mrs. Randall was
greatly appreciated.
A paper by Mrs. Nanny. Maternal
Responsibilities" dwelt upon different
stages in parental culture. saying that
even heredity could be overcome by the
gospel promise. showing mercy unto
thousands who keep my commandments '
Mrs. Jilsen gave little recitation.
Shes Such Hindrance." then con-
tras,. what Swee,nsssl She's Such a
Gladstone Little Thing"
Mrs. Nanny then resumed Maternal
Responsibilities" and said tha, no true
mother should compel her child to 20
elsewhere for Information relating 10 his
being. This can DO answered in a mos:
beautiful and sublime thought that Can
only DO eaualed by tho second or spiritual
birth. 'fEs
Mrs. Roth read from Tho American
Mother" portraying a very realistic view
Of tho !oys. hopes and fears Of mother
hood.
Mrs. Mitchell sang beautiful solo.
Baby Bye"
Mrs. Newby then told abou, the Cradle
Roll and the Loyal Temperance Legion.
after which committee secured new
members which makes US aimos; sixty
strong.
Dainty Refreshments were served con-
sis,ing o! eoeoa. nabisso waters and ehoe-
olstn cake.
Two weeks previous 70 this mothers
meeting another was held with Mrs,
Emery Robb. four miles In the country,
Tho splendid program was enjoyed b.
nearly as large an audience as tho one
above described ard several new mem
befs ~sfs secured. Mrs. R9bb Is noted
for her culinary ability ard she ksp: shs
anlaa all day. Press svp:.
Fruit Nut waisrs. Cake.
THIS will te tho menu served TO tho
guests who avail themselves ef attending
tho Mothers Meeting which will be hsld
with Mrs. Warren silnn. Friday. May q,
4 fine program is in course Of pFepsfs-
tisn. Every ufo;hsr is irsi;sd.
Name The farm. Pick oa, sens ap-
pfupfsa;s name tha, ~ill las; as long as
yoa do. When yoa talk sbog: your farm
call !, by name. Have tho name neatly
printed on the paper and envelopes you
use. ard also pain, !; on some building or
on a sssnsosrd. AL such things give
character TO The fsfm-,ha; is. they psi;
yoar character or in.-Rufai New Yorker.
Bed Fire at Ord~sy.
A, Eve o'eloes Tuesday morning n. A.
pa~lsy was awakened by a telephone
call ard informed that the store Of the
pawiey Hardware Co. a, OrdNay was
burning. Mr.. pa~lsy drove over al once
And found the store complete loss. A
stock Of $1,000 was on hand and an In
suranss Of $4,000 carried. The adjoining
store in The same building vas occupied
By @. r. Chadwick. successor 10 Price q
Lance. was also burned. His stock was
valued a, abou. s2.soo.
The Odd Fellows lodge. which occupied
the second f'oor. was a heavy looser. A,
the meeting the previous nigh. The ledge
had used for the first time very fns new
patasherualia costing saoo which to-
gs,her with all their lodge furniture was
a total loss. When discovered abog,
three o'clock The Ere was under such
head~ay that access TO the lodge room
was impossible. The Red Men. using the
.srnp hall. los. all their furniture.
The building belonged, TO Downsy Bros. &
Ward. The FIRE is sups POSED to have or
iEina,sd in the rear Of the dry goods store.
but the cause Is unknown.
Burial Of J. c. johnson.
]. c. johnson. whose accidental death
was reported last week. was buried in
Rocky Ford on Monday. His widow. and
a sen. A. II. johnson. came down from
West Greek 70 attend the funeral services
which were held at the Presbyterian
church. The inquest held by Coroner
Green failed to bring out the eireuu-