Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-04-29
PERSONAL
AND SOCLHL.

The Every Tuesday Club held social
meeting with Mrs. Winterhalter last Tues
day afternoon, the occasion being fare
well TO Mrs. Bryan. who had taken Mrs.
Cheneys place In the club during her alb
sence Of six months in Canada. and a
welcome home to Mrs. Cheney. Dainty
refreshments were served and most
enjoyable afternoon spent Mrs. Bryan
and Mrs. Weitzer were invited guests.
The next meeting will be held with Mrs,
Cressy.
Miss Loie Banty. a 9th grade teacher
in the Washington school. resigned last
week and the vacancy was filled by the
election Of Miss Mabel Cook. who has just
finished highly successful term in Hol-
brook.
Johnny Barlow. who in subordinate
position assists IN the correct manage
ment Of the FL Captain leaves this week
for Dodge City. kans. After a short So
iourn there TO investigate a business pro-
position he will take in ST. Louis great
exposition. But he may be expected
back at his old job before many moons
wax and wane.
Rev. Robt. T. Moore. pastor OF the La
mar Christian church was the guest OF
Rev. Nelson few days since.
George Meador. after spending several
months at Klrksville. Mo-. is home again.
At meeting Of tho Rocky Ford Club
Monday evening A. W. Shelton. Of Hol-
brook. was elected to membership.
Col. Robb has received news OF the
death Of his youngest Sister. Mrs. W. H.
Ray. Of Carrolton. O.. wife Of ono Of the
leading educators Of Ohio. The local pa
pss In speaking Of her death says that
CaTrolton has lost one Of It's sweetest and
best women.
Misses Jennie Elssr and Grace
Barley entertained number Of young
people Friday evening At the home Of
Miss Elser. The first part Of the evening
was spent in games and guessing con-
tests. after which = dainty supper was
served. The guests voted Misses Elssr
and Barklsy most charming entertainers.
Rev. Chas. A. Burbank. formerly =
teacher in our public schools. now pastor
Of an NJ. E. church At Clayton. N. NJ.
was In town on Tuesday.
The trip Of F. H. Hilfiksr. r. S. and
Elmer Beall To the wild country 66 miles
south was not one Of unmised enjoyment
Abou, 2 O'Clock Sunday morning 'hei
were aroused by high wind and heavy
rain. Their tent had not been pitched
with view 10 such weather. However.
largo granite bouldors piled on tho lower
edge o! tho canvas covering saved tho
ton, from going TO Trinidad at tho ra,e Of
60 miles an hour. But tho water which
flowed down tho hillside and into tho ten,
was no. SO easily managed. No trench
had been dug 10 turn water outside tho
tsn,. and a spade was no; among tho
sean,y camp equipment. Tho best sub
s,i,u,e for spade was ono Of tho Tin
plates from which beans and bacon had
boon eaten a few hours before. With this
bfs .~ater was bull within tho tant.
20 some eSien, protecting their bef;hs.
I, NAs not Until near noon that tho party
mustered courage 20 leave tho tent. suild
a fro with badly soaked wood and re-
fresh themselves with a cup Of coffee.
Nevertheless. they got homo on Monday
nara tho worse for their unpleasant eK-
pa; s;tonee.
DIV. Burrel is spending much Of HE
time az ofd~sy experimenting tho plant
ing Of 4 large acreage Of vino crops for
seed.
Capt. Hudson arrived from Trinidad
Wednesday. Ton Of Co. { arc 20, on
duty a; Serando.
r. L. Penneil. an employe a, p. E. Van
dereurg's Riserv.s~ ranch for tho past 8
nen;hs. has accepted a position In Boise
City. Idaho. apisry.
Ransom Cuihcn. has oturned TO Rocky
Ford after visiting other Colorado and
Mexico points. Tho outlook Is that his
father will make Investments horo and
become citizen.
Or. Lawson leaves today for Chicago
for a postgraduate course.
o. q. Crawford lst, a few days since
for Denver On route TO California for a
two months vacation.
Miss Mary Goblin was Tuesday evening
made acquainted with the beautiful mys-
,ieisn Of the Eastern Star. Tho usual
fine supper was supplemented by gen
erols donation Of boxes Of candy for tho
lsdiis with the compliments Of Chas.
Reekar In token Of congratulations over
the arrival Of girl baby a. The Reeser
home-Hiss Minerva Eda.
/. Melton ard wife were Up from Las
Aninas thus snjoying tho anniversary
and meeting many old friends.
W. N. Wiley Of Holley was in the Rocky
Ford country Wednesday for the pur.-
pose Of sizing up the eantaloupe outlook
Tor the benefit Of the farmers Of the
lower valley. Mr.. Wiley is a mos, earnest
advocate Of the federation plan o. hand
ling the eantaloupe crop and is ready TO
give a reason for the faith that is in him.
As a hustler in agricultural affairs Mr..
Wiley is a rustler and his Judgment has
the endorsement Of the community which
he represents.
There is Joy in the home Of Thomas n
Gibson over the birth Of a fine boy Thurs