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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
County Court.

The March term OF the county court
convened Monday morning.
Emma !. Parker VI. J. ". Parker:
suit for divorce on the ground OF de-
sertion ana non-support. Divorce
granted.
Maria T.. owens vs.. Aaron owens:
suit for divorce on the ground OF de-
Scrtion and non-support. Divorct
granted.
Mrs. Charles Shorthousc was grant
ed n divorc. from her husband on the
ground OF descrtion. Mrs. ShorthouEc'a d
maiden name. Halle Garr.il. was re-
stored and sh. was given the custody
OF the four-y.ar old child.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

winter morning was pretty tough bu,
gave fine appetite. He had remember
ed an Iowa cyclone which did oh Of
house-moying at the time but not in the
manner wanted.
Mrs. D.. v. bunsll said Iowa was o. X.
but II she was widow with family OF
children she would locate in otsro county
where the facilities for children earning
money was uneaualled.
Al this point OF the program Chairman
Hafsin called the attention Of the
audience to two boxes Of apples which
has been sent with the compliments OF
Hon. J. II. Crowley from Faifsiew or
ehafds.
o. n. Stilson. president Of tho First
State Bank Of cornith. Iowa. was glad
to be among so many iowans. II the
people Of Iowa would swear by their
state as do tho people Of Colorado you
would GO, no more o! them out here. In
Iowa we are spending more money to get
water on our land and here you spend
money to get Il on. With plenty Of water
and Iowa people Colorado cannot but
progress.
Mr.. Harsin spoke on the erroneous
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

F. M. Harsin "broks the ies" for that
part OF the program calling for short
talks. and he was reminded that he had
sssn real leo In Iowa three feet thick. Mr..
Nelson's poem was good. but he doubted
" all thofaim experiences there mention
Cd hatbesn actually met within the farm
life Of tho Reunion's poet laureate:
thought he must have got some Of Il
from the books. II tho farm boys Of to-
day had some Of tho Iowa pioneers trials
they would not kick At their small
troubles. Think Of having to walk three
or four miles before breakfast In grass
higher than your head and wet with dew
to find the horses which had been turned
out because Of the scarcity Of feed. Il
took three years TO got tho sod reduced
so that u good crop could bo raised.
Those who have no, boon pioneers in =
new country have missed = most inter-
ssting experience.
A. J. Mefford spese OF carly staging In
Iowa and Of four or five yoke Of oxen be-
ing required to break tho sod. We did
not then know how TO plan. corn in to
sod with two strokes o! an axe.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Nelson had plowed corn
barefooted. He knew all parts OF Iowa
and could shu. his eyes and sgot an at
,rae;iyc picture o. It. His plowing had
been not only among flowers but amid
rat:lesnakes and bumblebess. In his
earlier school days in Iowa It was pun
ishment to him to sit among tho girls.
but before he .e't school he really enjoy
CO that kind OF discipline.
I. w. Bale OK was no. ashamed to
say that he was from the grand state Of
Iowa.
Mrs. Belle v'D. HarSert a. an Iowa
banquet in Denver had read paper Civ
ing a long It's, Of prominent men who had
formerly lived in Iowa. which brought out
the criticism that all the people OF any
aeeoun, had moved from that state
which is not true.
Mrs. Jacob Rife said that the social
qualities Of the people Of Iowa were as
worthy Of praise as the depth Of the mud
was Of dsnunoiation.
Mrs. Klinefelter's earliest recollection
Of Iowa was when a child a Catholic
sehooi-mate asked her to ourtsey to the
priest. She refused and there was a
hair-pulling match resulting in Mrs.
Klinefelter's temporary conversion to
Catholicism.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
SECOND ANNUAL
IOWA REUNION.
Attracts 200 People to Rocky Ford, Who En-
joy Feasting, Music, Literary Program
and Interesting "reminiscences.

Before noon last Saturday the X. p.
hall was filed with good looking. well
dressed men. women and children. large
iy former residents Of Iowa. The frs,
number Of the program was splendid
dinner. indicating that the practice OF the
culinary art SO well begun In Iowa had
been ofough, TO perfection In the con-
s,anI sunshine. pure air and high altitude
o! Colorado. The X. p. dining room Is
eApaeious. bu, il was crowded three
times before assembling in the hall
where President Harsin announced that
all would sing our National Hymn.
''Ameriea."
Ny country. ''is OF thee.
Sweet land OF nbsr,s.
Land Of the pii.Ilm's pride.
and where my Fathers died.
Let freedom rims.
Land of the noble free.
Thy name I love:
] love thy rocks and rtlis
Thy woods and tempted hills.
My heart with rapture thrills.
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze.
And ring from. all the trees.
Sweet freedoms song:
Let mortal tongues awake.
Let all that breathe partaks.
Let rocks their silence break.
The sound proione.
Our Fathers. God to Thee.
Author OF liberty.
To Thee Wc sing.
Long may our land be BRIGHT
With freedoms holy iiEht.
Protect US by Thy might.
Great God. our King!
The Invocation was by Rev. Davsn-
port
Miss v. Ksrnsy rseited Good Night.
Papa
"A vocal solo by Miss Coleman.
"Eanne,,e" VAS next. followed by rsei-
tation by Miss Alice Cook.
Miss Alice Babeock rendered "Vesper
Chimes q piano solo, which was followed
BY song by Miss Blanche Fenson.
Miss Vida Talbot gave tho 80 counties
Of Iowa In rhyme. followed by "under
Southern Skies" by Lester Newby. Clar-
enee Larmore. Neil Combs and Bort
Shol,en.
Mrs. Nelson gave a vocal solo and lit
tie Miss Elizabeth Norton n recitation.
Rov. NJ. NJ. Nelson then rseited tho fol-
lowing original Pocm:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

The eighth annual session of the
Colorado Chautauqun, will be held In
Boulder. Colorado. July 18th to Aug
ust 7,h inclusive. An especially strong
platform program has been arranged
In anticipation of n large attendance
from n distance. Mr.. f.. a. Boggess OF
Boulder. is still the secretary and Will
be glad to furnish any reader OF the
Enterprise with full information re-
garding the platform, summer school
and natural scenery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

George p. Davenport. who founded
the Fowler Tribune. Sugar City Herald
and Rocky Ford Tribune. all In Otero
county. during the past six years, died
at 81. Iuke's hospital In Denver last
Saturday following an operation. Mr..
Davenport has been u resident OF Gree
ley for the past three years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Horace Amos houses may rent for
n little less, and his taxes may be
higher (but not on city accounD but
that does not prevent him from nd-
ding, largely to his visible taxable
propeidy by the erection OF n large
fnt- Instead of Offering his houses Mt
n low price because OF the dullness
caused by the absence OF saloons Mr.
Amos continues to build-therehy
showing his good business sense and
faith in Rockv Ford's future.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Dodge Hale. of Rocky Ford. has
bought from Buckley & Hart the lot on
Santa Fe avenue just south of the
Draper corner lots. the consideration
being secs. Mr.. A. C. Draper, who
OWNS the corner lot. will unite with
Mr.. Hale In erecting an up-to-date
business block extending from Cons
mercial Hall to the corner.-La Junta
Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Col. j. II. Roberts. OF Manzanoln. nm
oid-time resident OF otcro county. and
ore of the leading Republican war
horses OF his section. died nt the SOL
dicrs home near Santa Mcnicn. Mon
day. March 9th. Mr.. Roberts was about
81 yenrs years OF age. and had be N
u resident OF MnnZnnoln since 1857.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Rocky Ford has an ex-praacher
whose silvery tongue used to call men
to n nurer life, but who is now boost
Ing for four saloons in that burg. 1t
IL said he Ia now running n jag cure
shop in the sugar beet metropolis ana
is boosting for saloons for reasons of
his own. tWhere the hen scratcheth
there she expects to find bug.
Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
SIS to California; :

Second-eass colonist to. California
March st to May 18th. and Sept. 18th
to Oct. 5lst. Rate $500 Call on local
agent Santa Fe for full information. !,
F. G. CurIan, Agt. !;
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
prices.

FARMERS wanting the best Of
Harness will find an extra large stock at
the Rocky Ford Trading Co. from which
to select. Specially low prices will be
piyen for the next so days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

THE SONG OF IOWA.
You ask what land love the best. Iowa. it's Iowa.
The fairest State Of all the West, Iowa. o. Iowa.
From yondcr Mississippi stream.
To where Missours waters CLEAN,
o. fair |, is as poets dream Iowa. in Iowa.
See yonder fields Of tassclcd corn Iowa. in Iowa.
Plenty fills her golden horn. Iowa. in Iowa.
See how her wondrous prairies shine.
To yondcr sunsets purpling line,
o! happy land! o! land Of mine Iowa. o. Iowa.
Go read the story Of thy past, Iowa. o! Iowa.
What glorious deeds what fame thou hast Iowa. o. Iowa.
So long Times great cycle runs,
Or nations weep their fallen ones,
Thou 1t not forget thy patriots sons Iowa. o! Iowa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

GOOD APPLES cheap. Come after
them. Fairview Fruit Farm,
J..H. Crowley, Prop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to sincerely thank OUT
friends and neighbors OF Holbro0k
Rocky Ford. Grand Valley and L.
Juntn for their sympathy aud kindncs.
shown us during the late illneas aud
sad bereavement OF our loved one. Mrs
e. II. Badger.
c. II. BADGER.
MRS. a. II. TAYLOR,
4, w. TAYLOR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

q. C. mAs.ELl. Member Executive Com.
The election Of officers resulted as fol.
lows:
Pfesldsn.-F. M. Haysin.
Viee-Pfesident-L. w. Babeoek.
Ssere,ay-Mrs. Bsiis y'D. Harbsrt-
Treasurer-H. I. Maxwell.
Executive COMMITTEES Maxwell.
S. S. Bailey. J. J. Guthrie.
4 mos. successful reunion closed with
sinotns, The taxfa xonp.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Train load of Corn for sale by
Mill and Elevator Co. Get our
prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
CHARGES AGAINST RAINEx.
Another Turn fin the Military MuddI,
 at Gadsden.

Gadsden, April 11.-(Special )-New developments are soon to be made pub- l1c in the local military muddle. Charges or very very grave manner have been nIed against Capt. L. B. Rainey by Quartermaster Sergeant H. Clay Leeth. ana these charges were sent to Bir- mngham some ten days or more ago. but so far they have not been heard from. These charges will be made pub He In short while here in Gadsden un- less they are given out at headuuarters. Captain Rainey has also filed counter charges against Quartermaster Ser geant Fl. Clay Leeth, but these do not amount to anything serious, as they were made from the fact that Mir. Leeth had written letter to Adjutant- Gen eral w. w. Brandon. A gentleman high in military matters of the State was in Attalla a few nights ago and sent word for MT. Leeth to come and see him. The military muddle was dis cussed and a compromise was sought by this gentleman, but no overtures were held out for a peaceful settlement. The matter has resolved itself down to one of two things-every member of the old company must either get out or Captain Rainey must get out
 The committee having in charge the selection of Gadsden's queen and maids of honor for the fremen's tournament here on the 17th and 18th have named Miss Annie McDufie as queen and her maids of honor are Misses Carrie Brooks. Myra Mitchell, and Mary Mar tin. The committee on prizes for the floral parade have selected a $25 punch bowl in cut glass for first prize and a $1O silver pitcher for second price and S5 cup for best decorated automobile. The prizes for the team races, ladder climbing, etc, are very large, there be- ing three prizes for each contest.
 The Street Amusement Company. a street fair aggregation, has charge of the city this week and the town is in a turmoil There are several very good shows with the aggregation, and they seem to be doing a good business. The fair is under the auspices of the Elks
 Yeulanda Degg has succeeded in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
Shipping Negro Laborer..

About the busiest places in this sec ton of the State are the big straw berry fields near Castlebery and the Fort Morgan road at Bay Minstte. Yesterday morning a big gang of ne- gro laborers was sent from Montgom- cry to both places where all the labor possible to be secured Is needed. Work on the Fort Morgan road Is rapidly nearing completion and is being rush ed as fast as men and materials can do it. At the strawberry fields negro women and children are taking the place of men, the women being quick CT, steadier workers and more satjs- factory in every way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
Fifth TrienniaI Meeting at Work in
 Washington.

"asnAnBtOns
 Washington, April 11.-Mrs. Mary Wood Swift, the President, called the National Council of Women together today to begin the real work of it's fifth triennial meeting. Sessions will continue through Friday. There were three sessions of the Council today In the morning various incidental matters were attended to; in the afternoon the annual address of Mrs. Swift was fol- lowed by reports from various afiliat- ed organizations, and in the evening greetings were heard from a number of the prominent members.
 At the morning sessions Mrs. Flo Jamison Miller reported In her capa- city as corresponding secretary and Mrs. Lillian Hollister as national treasurer.
 Mrs. Miller said that the various councils all over the world stand pleaded to destroy the white slave traffic." What have you done for this line of work as a council?" she ask ed How far are we responsible when We wilfully shut our eyes to the things that are wrong?" She spoke of condi- tions existing in the factories, instanc- ing notably the glass factories of Illi- nois. where she said hundreds of chill dren are toiling for a mere pittance called a livelihood, and of the import anec of the juvenile court, and asked that the council look to the care of de- pendent and delinquent children and adults as well.
 Mrs. Miller spoke of the evil results of divorce and in. this connection said that Superintendent Bodine, of the compulsory education officers of Chica- go, had made the statement that 75 per cent of the cases of truancy among dependent and delinquent children are due to the parents and their environ ment caused through divorce dissipa- tion and desertion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
l.. AND N. WRECK.
No One Hurt in an Accident at Lynn
 vile, Tenn.

No One Hurt fin an Accident at Lynn vile, Tenn.
 Decatur, April Especial. )-The wrecking car and crew was called out from the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
 road shops in New Decatur at 5:S0 o'clock this morning to go to Lynnvtlle, Tenn, fifty-nine miles north of here on the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road, where south bound passenger train No. 1, due here at 5:59 a. m., was wrecked at an early hour this morning. For some cause. unknown at this time, the engine, express, baggage and mail car left the track and turned over. None of the passenger cars left the track The mail agent is reported painfully, though not seriously hurt. No one else was injured. At the time of the wreck the train was running at the rate of sixty miles an hour. Traffic between here and Nashville was delay ed over five hours.
 Several days ago s. O. Killingsworth. a farmer living near Trinity station, drove to Decatur in a buggy with a gray mule hitched to the buggy. He left his rig hitched on the street and when he went to look for 1t both mule and buggy were gone and could not be found. Nothing was heard of the rig until this morning when Bynom Terry, a farmer who lives about six miles up the river from this city, came to town and reported he had found the mule near his place wandering about in the woods The buggy was no where to be found neither did the mule have any harness at all on when found.
 Ross and Futile contractors of this city, are now engaged in building fine residence for Frank Hushler, In Madt-
 son Station. a small town on the South ern Railroad about fifteen miles east
 of this city The residence will be the
 finest in Madison and will cost about
 $5, 900.
 The new public school building is
 almost completed and will be occupied
 within a week or so. The building is
 upwards of $2O000 It is one of the
 finest school buildings in North Ala
 bama.
 There seems to be trouble in the
 ranks of the Democratic Executive
 Committee for this, the Eighth Con-
 gressional District There is talk of
 war and rumors of war that is likely
 to take place soon within the ranks Of
 that time honored and most influential
 body which in years past has welded
 such a power and influence in the body
 polite of North Alabama. It is hinted
 that there will soon take place several changes in the membership of the
 committee and from what can be gath
 cred it would seem that the workings of the committee have not been very smooth here of late. However there are only rumors and time alone can but tell whether they are true or false. This district is noted for having been represented for years in Congress by General Joe Wheeler. The district is now represented by Judge William Richardson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
CAPTURED BY POSSE.
Negro Kills Farm Foreman and is Be-
 hind Bars,


 Tuscalosa. April 11.-(Special. )-Last night there occurred a shooting affray out at the plantation of MT. Jed Strong. who lives few miles from town. MT. Strong's foreman, Mfr. Champion, had a difficulty with a negro on the place, and the latter shot and killed MT. Cham pion as a result
 The negro who shot and killed MT. Champion has been captured by the Snerin and posse who were hunting him with dogs, and lodged in the coun- ty jail.
 It has been announced that the reg ular Field Day, celebrated annually at the University. will occur this year on the 5th of May.This day has now been made into one of gala nature, and all kinds of attractions and entertainments IS are scheduled, In addition to a barbe- cued dinner. An admission fee of 25 cents is charged, which admits one to all attractions and entitled him to dn- ner.
 Gen. George D. Johnston. a dis tinguished citizen, has accepted an in- vitation to deliver the memorial address al Gadsden this year. General John ston. who was himself a General in the Confederate army, is an orator of con- siderable prominence and the people of Gadsden will enjoy no ordinary treat in his address
 MT. August Lindgren brother of A. J. Lndgren who mysteriously disap- peared from here last week and was thought to have been murdered has ar- rived here from Indian Territory. He is eager to exhaust every possible the ory looking toward the discovery of his brothers body.
 Last night the members of the Tus- caloosa Musical Club together with a number of visitors were delightfully."- entertained by Hill Ferguson in a song recital Mir. Ferguson has been heard | before but never has he made such an | impression as he did last night. His voice which Is a fine baritone com- | p1etely caStivated the audience, both | in its power and control.
 Mrs. c. c. Seed. Jr., of Greensboro | Ala, who has been the guest of her | brother, MT Walter Seed of this place left yesterday for Birmingham Mrs Seed is the Vice-President of the State | organization of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Tn addition to the rendition of his song recital here last night, Hill Fer guson, who is President of the Univer- Isity Alumni Association. had other busi- ness in town. He is now engaged in an attempt to effect a reunion of sew | eral classes at the approaching com mencement These classes are 1885 1890, 1895 and 1900. which will cover a period of fifteen years in the history of the inieitution's graduates Such re- unions mean a great deal to those whd are members of the participating classes and are a great help to the gen. eral spirit of the Alumni Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
EpiIeptic Fits Cured

Both sexes and all ages liable to epi- Ieptic fits, but matter how serious the case nor of how long standing Elixir ko- sine, the discovery of famous Washington scientist will cure the dread disease. b. G.
 Fowler obtained the local agency for this scientific remedy he heard of it.
 Elixir Kosine is positively guaranteed by it's discoverer to cure epileptc fits and all nervous and spa ,modic twitchings and affec- tions So confiden: is he that it will do this that he has instructed MT. Fowler to sell 1t under positive guarantee that the money will be refunded should it fall You run no risk in buying Elixir Gosine. as one of the best drug firms absolutely agrees to return your money if it does not cure. Price $1 30. Mail orders filled The Kosine Co.,, Wash ington, D. C.. or E. (. Fowler, 10 Dexter Ave, Montgomery. wed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
MEETINGS IN WEST END.
Marked Interest in Services at Baptist
 

Good crowds and marked interest are features of the protracted meeting which is being conducted this week in the West End Baptist Church by Rev. w. NJ. Murray, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Huntsville.
 Last night at 7:45 o'clock the church was well filled and Mir. Murray de- lighted his audience with his discourse His subject was The Joy of Faith" and by his sincerity and soundness of argument he drove into the hearts of his hearers the primal points of his doctrine. His words were listened to attentively and the sermon was much enjoyed.
 Rev. J. A. Jenkins, the pastor of the church. feels highly encouraged over the success which has accompanied the first two days of the meeting and hopes to see the attendance grow larger each succeeding night. At both the o'clock afternoon service today and the 7:45 o'clock service tonight, MT. Murray will preach and those who have hoard him expect interesting and instructive sermons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
Advertiser Bureau,

 Tomorrow night the City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting adjourned from Monday night on &C., count of the death of the mother of Councilman Elder.
 Two matters of interest in connsc- tion with the recent police disturbance and the paid fire department project will probably be brought before this meeting.
 II is probable that the Committee on Police and Fire Department will make a report of it's investigation of the general charges against half of the police force" and specifically against Policemen White and Smith.
 The members of the Committee in whose hands the police matter was placed are Councilmen Norris. Phillips and Quinn.
 When the Council met last night res olutions on the body's sympathy with Mir. Elder in his bereavement were adopted and spread on the minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
Visitors fO Selma.

A great number of visitors have come to Selma recently and the capac- ity of the hotels has been taxed the past few days.
 Below are number of travelling men and tourists registered at local hos tries:
 w. Y. Conner, Atlanta, Ga; B. Ever hart, Birmingham: J. J. Craig. New Orleans, La; O. D. Geoghegan, New Or leans. La.; c. Holt Smith, Birmingham; H. V. Smith. New Orleans; c. Pearce, Mobile; James w. Taylor, Louisville, Ky; J. M. Hughes. Memphis, Tenn W. W. Archibald. Chattanooga, Tenn. H. Carter, Jr., Mobile; L. w. Kearns, New York City; L. R. Willis, Louisville, Ky; J. F. Buchanan, Louisville, Ky; F. N. Smith, Boston, Mass; Edward Hudnall. Boston, Mass; O. S. Prince Montgomery; w. F. Sowald. Hudson, Miss; Charles c. Ruggles, Mobile; A. Archibald, Chicago, III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-12
IrnI.novxn Rnried.

Brockton, Mass. April 1.-The re- mains of the thirty-five unidentified dead who lost their lives in the ex- plosion and fire at R. B. Grover Com pany's shoe factory March 20, were buried today in a lot purchased by the city at Melrose Cemetery. The bodies had reposed in vault since the public funeral service held the week of the disaster. A trench forty-two feet in