Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-04-22
PERSONAL
AND SOCxHL.

extend hearty congratulations.
Hon G. W. Swink left on Wednesday
for ST. Louis where he will do valuable
service IN connection with Colorado's ex-
-hibit. The fact that he wore standing
collar and necktie when he left indicates
that he appreciates the fact that a rea-
sonable amount OF style is necessary
when Rocky Forder brushes up against
the whole world at the great exposition.
The Tuesday club met this week with
Mrs. Van Buskirk.
Mrs. Fleek entertained the Entire Nous
club this week. Mrs. Otto Larson was
guest, The club met last week with Miss
Custer and in addition to the regular pro-
gram a graphophone concert was given
by D. W. Barkley. Jr. assisted by Lloyd
Pollock. which was much enjoyed.
Mrs. Alma Cheney is expected home
tonight after SIX months absence visiting
in Canada and Michigan.
J. p. Pollock has traded his Holbrook
farm for valuable residence property in
Colorado Springs.
John Burgesser. a student in Stead
return to his home at Granada on Satur-
urday by an attack Of appendicitis.
u. II. Hiihker. r. S. and Elmer Beall.
arc rusticating in the eedars. As there
Is always an open season for bear We
presume they have tho bruin size Of cart
ridges in their guns.
Mrs. II. !. Maxwell has very pleasant
trip In prospect On Saturday she sx-
pcets TO leave for Orangsvills. Idaho. TO
visit her mother. from whence she will
60 via Portland 70 Los Angeles. bsing alb
sent about two months.
Tom Wilson. the only and original Tom.
arrived In Rocky Ford yesterday. accom-
panied by his wife. both OF whom re-
nswsd the Acquaintance Of many former
friends among the old timers. Mr.. VIII
son is now scattering himself over more
territory than tho average newspaper
man Is capable Of doing. His home 10 on
claim north Of ManxAnols, while no Is
publishing q Paper al Goldaeld and will
in lew weeks resume his daily paper
half way Up Pixies Peak.
Leo Aagee. OF Denver. was interview
ing our implement dealers yesterday.
J. W. Kir,.ey ls!, Tuesday for Loot.
kans. Before going he was Interviewed by
number o! citizens who desired that he
be a candidate for school director. We
fegre, TO say that he firmly declined.
o. @ Crawford for tho pas, year res
iden, Of Edith. near tho New Mexico line.
Is this week having a pleasant sssi, among
his many friends In Rocky Foro. He Is In
tho Office Of ono Of tho largest lumber
manufacturing concerns in the west.
The social a, Wiley Robertsoa's Friday
notwithstanding . threatening evening.
was a great success. About Is people
were present and after having . splendid
time left the substantial sum Of S2S.<o
for The bsnsf, Of tho N. E. pastor preach
ING a, Lafayette.
Misses Jewel and Clara Simon. Of Las
mans Business College.
Mrs. ka,hsrins Mcdonald. worthy Ma
:.on elect. Of Coldwaisr Chapter. Fowler.
NOV . member Of Acacia Chapter. Rocky
Fofd.i has written Mrs. X. !. Maxwell.
secretary. expressing hops that num-
ssr Of members Of Acacia Chapter will
b q, Fowler Monday. May I'D. TO take
part In the institution Of The new Chapter.
Prof. Sssadmsn. Of The Business COL
lsss. was ths last initiate Of the Eastern
Star. one Of The most pleasant and popu-
lar Of Rocky Ford's score Of secret 80
eississ.
N. 3. whi,sksr this week moved from
iiolbrook 10 Rocky Ford.
Mrs. n. D. Oaswood Of Ia Junta this
week spent several days with the home
folks IN Rocky Ford.
W. S. Mitchell Is planning to move to
Colorado Springs whore he has extensive
real estate interests.
Friday evening the Mrs. F. n. Hilhksr's
parlors were the scene Of a delightful
party giysn BY her nsies. Miss Pearl
Cary. The happy guests numbered 80.
who with games. cards and refreshments
made the time pass Joyously until $3.50
a. m. Saturday.
J. E. Orr and wife after seeking through
Oregon and California for business ioea-
ton TO suit them have returned 10 Rocky
Ford and will reopen the gallery on Ninth
and Walnut. Mr.. Orr found on the Pa
e:fe eeas. beautiful opportunities for hav-
ing q good time and spending money.
with bu, scan, openings for a modest
business.
r. d. Ssoop and friend were hunting
ducks on the Harsin lake Friday. Both
were in a STOPPING position when a lone
duck was seen TO approach. just as Mr..
S,oop's companion fred Mr.. S.oop raised
Up. bringing his right wrist almost in
from, Of The guns musxle. The load took
away a small portion Of The bone and
tore up the flesh somewhat An additional
elevation Of two inches would have torn
Mr.. S,oop's hand from the arm. II was
a narrow and most fortunate escape.
The injury is now doing finely and Mr..
S,oop expects to be able to sign checks
with his right hand in short time.
From letter to the Tribune by w. L.
Sears. formerly with the Santa Fe at
p,.Lv Ford ,ye make this extract.