Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-02-26
PERSONAL
AND SOSZ4L.

ing last, Mr.. Edward Heiney Of Shickley
Neb. to Miss Mamie Hoehstedler. Elder
Funderburgh officiating. The happy
couple left the next day for their Nsbras-
ks home. followed BY tho best wishes Of
many friends Of the bride.
What records there are Of the practice
Of letting women propose during leap
year are entirely too fiimsy to reckon on.
That is custom almost too old to talk
about. It Is current almost everywhere
and it is merely a pretty sentiment. For
it is well known fact that when a wo-
man would propose she eoes It in any old
year. and II she wants a man and Is
smart girl. she will get him II she has to
make him propose himself. in case she
doesn't want to-for any woman can
make any man ask her for herself. II she
half tries,
Last week A. c. Sloan. jr.. had so far
recovered from his serious attack Of
typhoid fever at Leadyille as TO be able
to travel to Rocky Ford. He arrived
Saturday evening with his mother. who
has been with him for a number Of weeks.
He Is now improving rapidly and will
soon regain his normal good health.
County Clerk Garwood and Assessor
Adsmond are now being congratulated
by many friends Of their release from
quarantine. Both have been practically
well for the past two weeks. but have
been restrained Of their liberty for the
protection Of the public.
Albert Dudsek and l. J. Henry were
given . joint surprise Friday evening at
lhe home Of the former. About . score
Of friends called In 70 spend the evening.
70 pastaks Of fine supper and spend an
enjoyable evening.
Hon. D. n. Richards. regent Of The
State University. was In town Tuesday
on business connected with the location
Of lands for The university.
N. L Meyer has returned from his
eastern purchasing Trip. A foot Of snow
and the low. damp temperature Of Chicago
made his stay In that city ~ short a.
possible. He was accompanied BY n. l.
Meyer Of Loveland who spsns . couple Of
days hero this week.
Miss Mabel limboeksr spent her Wash
ing;on's birthday vacation with Pueblo
friends.
Miss Carolyn Maxwell and Harry
efaden were Eastern Star initiates Tues
day evening. Tho usual feast followed
| the ceremonies.
Rev. J. n. ke;ehum. formerly a resi-
\ dent Of Rocky Ford. has now living q;
Marsinssslle. Ind. In renewing his sub
serip:ien. writes: 4 soc from your e1-
eeilent paper yoa arc having ane winter.
Ours ts tho most severe have ever as-
psfienesd. We have had ainos; four
months Of constant cold weather. Up 20
this 'ima ~e have consumed nearly
twelve tons Of coal. We have had an
unusual amour, Of snow. tho las; was
over fifteen inches on tho level
E. 4. Walker Of League City. Ter. has
been in tho Rocky Ford country for tho
pas: two weeks. ard in company ~i;h 4.
La;son has been Wof.ng Up ean;alospS
business tst Lyoa & Coggias.
C. L. ums,ad who last fall returned
TO Glen Avon. ILL.,. largely To be with his
aged parents. writes 10 friends here ,ha;
the change Of climate has nos been enjoy
Cd. The cold has bssn extreme ard both
he and wife have been sick. nr. ums,ssd
ssys:"i am thankful ;hs. !, Is only two
days travel back 10 tho Arkansas valley
OF course we'll sec him back here before
long and enjoying life once more.
Miss Thsde is spending Ibis week In
Denver. studying tho Ia,ss: millinery
styles.
Mrs. cfsssy entertained a, whis, on
Thursday afternoon.
Clyde E. Mccoy las. week returned
from. a months visit in p,;sshufg and
vicinity. He reports ths: section ss-
pefieneing much cold and almost con-
s;ans slsishing.
S. D. Fahrnsy. Chicago man. IN re-
mis,ing for subscription says: Il wan, TO
keep posted on tho news Of the valley as
! am somewhat Interested in the future
Of the country"
Mrs. Dennis Fleak entertained the En-
ire Nous club this week.
Mrs. n. @. Sirman gave a very enjoy
able party on Tuesday Afternoon for
Misses Thombs and parrins.
Mrs. S. W. Cressy entertained about
forty lady friends at q washington's
Birthday party. Monday afternoon. Book
lets in the shape Of hasehess were given
each guest They contained questions
which were TO Be answered BY state ab-
breviations: as. what is the most rslig-
ious ssats7' Ans. Mass" The father
Of statssY' "Pa.- Etc. The national COL
ors were freely used in the decoration Of
the parlors and in the refreshments. The
prize. which was awarded Mrs. W. c.
Steele. was . figure Of Washington. Ev-
cry one present pronounced is one Of the
most enjoyable parties Of the season.
Geo. c. Ma1well:leaves tomorrow for
Chicago and New York for The purchase
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