Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1906-01-05
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PERSONAL
AND SOCIAL.


The home of j. s. westfail. Fair
mount. was the scene OF a very pretty
wedding Dec. 81. when ut S o'clock their
daughter. Grace Genevieve. was mar
ried to Mr.. Preston 4. La Shier. Rev.
Davenport OF Fowler was the officiating
clergyman. a reception followed the
ceremony and many beautiful GIFTS
were sent the bride and groom. They
left Monday for Denver, and after a
short honeymoon there will make their
future home In La Junta.
James Bennett. Jr. one of Hoi-
brooks most energetic and progress
i've farmers. was married to Miss Full
Ter. an accomplished teacher. at Eurit-
ic. Seb.. New Years Day. The happy
couple viii return this week and be at
home On their farm near Lake View
school. Many friends extend hearty
congratulations.
entertained a party OF lady friends In
IA happy manner. giving 1906 u pleas
ant send on.
An enjoyable family dinner was held
ut the home OF Mrs. Aiycnn Mcbride
New Years Day Mt which four gem
erationS were represented. MIR. and
Mrs. q. + Mcbride and wife. and
and a Mr.. and Mrs. Holcomb OF Man
zanoln We're present. g. II. Boyds
baby son. who was among the guests.
has the distinction OF having three
great grandparents.
Mrs. Alvcnn Mcbride VIII leave on
Monday for Mnnknto. ILL.,. where she
viii spend the winter with her parents.
Col. Ed. Story and Mrs. ]. T.. Ayior
were married n few days since and are
now living happily ut the Rroom's
home In Rocky Ford.
v. a. Moore Is visiting his old Mis-
souri, home.
Miss Ruth Mcculiom has returned
to her Colorado Springs home after n
visit with Miss Maud WATSON and
other friends.
The Sans Souci club met with Nrr
r. Y. Hnuck Tuesday. Quotations from
Mary tombstone and current events
were part Of the program. Several
good papers were read on the subject:
IAN Unusual Vocation for Women"
James E McGavick Of Chicago In
making another business stay In Rocky
Ford for the purpose of looking after
the business Of his brothers estate.
Mrs. Walter Hardcy In home from
her visit to Knob Nostcr. Mo.
Elmer Conner Of Lamar was n Rocky
Ford visitor n few days since.
r. r. Godding Jr. arrived from New
Mexico last week after an absence of
about one year In the sheep business.
Durin. this time h. handled 10000
sheep. and presumably made n good
pile Of money. He has sold all his
sheep and hns sworn TO keep out of
the busincrs-for Mt least two months.
VIRGIL Smith ana family have return
ed from n visit with relatives and
friends Mt Golden. III.
Mrs. q. G. Hnwkcy on Wednesday
returned from her visit with Kansas
relatives.
The Every Tuesday Reading club
met with Mrs. =. J. R-ifci this week.
A notably pleasant feature OF the occn.
sion was TINT Mr.. R-ifci called for the
ladies In his carriage and returned
them 10 their homes. New officers were
elected ms follows: Mrs. Alice X. Ev-
ans. President: MrH. May Steele. Vice
Pres: Mrs. Ida Sigman. Sec: Mrs.
Jennie Pollock. Treas.
Mrs. @. NJ. Hall had as guests for the
holidays hor mother. Mrs. L. ]. Smith.
and sis;or-in-law. hrs. E. S. Smith Of
Pueblo. and sis:ar. Mrs. a. G. Howell
Of Cripple Creek.
Miss Voda Kellogg entertained num-
Dor Of hor young friends n. 4 birthday
party on Thursday afternoon.
Among tho marriage licences recently
issued by County Clerk Garwood was
tina. TO WIN. a. Kennison and Emma Nc
Donald OF Rocky Ford.
Saturday afternoon. Jan. 9Th. from
to s. tho woman's Club will hold their
annual Guest Day at Mrs. W. C. S.celc's.
600 So. llth st.
Tho sacred eantasa. Queen Ester. will
DO given at tho Opera House early In
February undor tho auspices Of the
Ladies Union Of tho Methods. church.
1t will DO under tho direction Of a. G.
Bixlor Of Denver who has for years de-
voted his timo to this work. All tho
leading singers Of Rocky Ford will assis.
together with chorus Of rs voices.
Miss Cora Stevens. who has been in
California for several months. rs1om-
bered tho Entire Nous club. Of which she
Is member. with box Of California
oranges on Christmas. which were highly
appreciated. Miss Stevens hopes to re-
turn to Rocky Ford about April.
Jos..wyekoff direetsusto change his En-
tsrpriss from Athena, Oregon. to St. John.
California.
Friday Mrs. q. M. Hall gave an after
noon party In honor Of her sister, Mrs.
Howslls Of Cripple Creek. which was
q very pleasant social function.
Hon. q. W. Swink began the year 1906
turning over new leaf on the overeoat
question. On the trip to tho Hobrook
meeting he wore an overeoai, almost the
first time in his sixty years.
Saturday evening the Every Tuesday
Reading Club gave n Watch Night
social ut the home of Prof and Mrs.
r l.. Hpwpft An clprnpf annpey. xyng
served the husbands OF the ladies be-
Ing gracious1y allowed TO be present
and partakc of the toothsome viands.
After supper the leading entertainment
OF the evening was sprung on the I'M
suspecting gentlemen. Cards were dis
tributed containing the following quer-
les:
What nre Ynnr iniiinla2 WIN would