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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

Two lads Of the town were put under
arrest Wednesday night by Marshall
Baldwin. charged with throwing stones
through tho windows Of passing train.
Their names are Laurence kelso and
William DAVIS. aged Is and Is. The
boys say they werc simply engaged in
the play Of throwing psbblss. trying which
could throw farthest and the hitting Of
the car windows was purely an accident.
The other side Of the story Is that tho
boys were hid In box car on tho siding
and deliberately fred the rocks through
the car windows as the train passed. in
iuring one or two passengers. The case
10 one for the county court to deal with
and The shsrriff came up yesterday morn
ing and took the boys 70 La Junta for sx-
animation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30
Kaishts and Ladies' Of Security.

Kalghts aad Ladies Of Security.
Rocky Ford conneil No. 1873. X. & L.
Of S. was organized Thursday evening.
with SO charter members. by District
Deputy Alice N. Jswsts. assisted BY her
special deputy. Mrs. N. Bostorf. and also
BY ]. W. Cunningham Of Pueblo Council.
The following officers were elected and
installsd:-
Prss.-Aibsrt Dsvors.
P.-John F. Hohabaum.
S.v. P.-congrsvs Tyer.
Prsl.-Mrs. Jennie Robb.
Cor. Ssc.-B. F. Nswby.
Fin. Sec. and Tressurss-Mrs. Mary
Hohnbaum.
Con.-Mrs. Lsona FARRELL.
ouard-claud Tysr.
Ssn.-Edison Robb.
Trustses.-Dr. Wolfe. John W. Lawton
and Joseph Jerrsll.
Dr.. Wolfe and Mrs. Martha Edwards
were tho holders Of the 'lueky numbers
that drew the two gold emblem pins that
were given by the deputy. After the
regular work was over with. the Ladies
Of Security with the assistance Of the
Knights Of the Order. furnished . fine
banquet. and everybody went home feel
ing we'll pleased with the evenings work
and entertainment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30
The Knights Of the Maceabees Have
Grand Rally.


dies of the Maccabccs held an open
meeting ut the Odd Fellows hall to
which number OF friends were in
vitcd. The object was to awaken an
interest in this most excellent order,
that there might be restoration OF the
large membership which unwisc To-
cal management has reduced.
An address OF welcome was deliv-
cred by NJ. l.. Meyer. chairman, which
was followed by the opening OF the
order.
a vocal solo was given by Leroy
u. Elser. a piano solo by Mrs. NJ.
G.. Gretchen followed, after which the
Phiio Quartet composed OF Mcssrs.
Newly. Shelton. Combs and Lar
more gave a auartstta In such
pleasing manner rs to demand an en-
core.
State Commander Griffin Of Dem
yer delivered an address which in
cludcd a historical account Of the
prcsenta'ion OF IL claims upon the
public. The Ias, history OF the Mac
cabccs as iratcrrai insurance socic-
" proves IL to he one OF the very
best in the United States. Its man
!, to the public confidence and sup
port. Mr.. Griihn's address abonndcd
in eloquent, language descriptive oi
the beauties and advantages OF the
Maecabees.
This was followed by a auartc,tc
by the Ford family-Airs. Ford and
her daughter aud two sons.
Rev. ". NJ. Nelson was down for \
A., 10. ,ts.
ciudc three good stories and culosy
on the Maecabees.
A vocal solo was then rendered by
Miss Ruth Gretchen and 4 recitation
by Mrs. Alice Jilson.
In closing the program ". l.. Mcy-
CT. chairman Of the meeting. had
some good words to say relative Ia
the order and urged the Maeeabccs
on the attention OF those present as
ono OF the soundcst and best iraier-
nal orders in existence. and one whiei,
ihcv could greatly benefit themselves
by joining.
Tables were then brought in and a
variety of games started for the pleas.
urc OF young and old. Later a spicn-
enjoyed. The last of the members
ana tst"Es utn not iesNe """ H"e
midnigh; hour. The attendance was
such AZ to fill all the chairs. and the
rcsul, Of the mcetin. ought to be IA
vorabic to the growth of tho Maeea-
bee, in Rocky Ford.
The great practical valuc of the
Maecabecs to tho world has been
proven by the immcnsr Sums. running
into millions. which have been paid to
widows and orphans by the Knights
and Ladies of Maeeabccs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The Bradford Oil Company. which was
operating IN Boulder during the oil sx-
eitsmsnt there has recently sold its ma
ehinsry. enabling the payment Of some
debts which had accumulated. The COM
pany yet holds 40 acres Of land. which Il
10 hoped possesses large value. Il lies
close 70 some Of the best tsrritory and
will b held pending future Developments
In that field. Bradford stock 10 largely
owned . Rocky Ford and Ia Junta.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

Rocky Ford Tent, No. 81. K. o. T. NJ,
sroby extends . voss Of thanks TO all
those who so kindly assisted them with
the Program Monday. March 20.
M. L. Meyer.
J. A. Johnson.
J. F. Forbes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The Eastern Star had an unusually In.
tsrsstins meeting Tuesday svs,ing. re-
esiving two new members and enjoying
the usual fins refreshments which follow
initiation ceremonies. A number Of other
msmbsrs are booked for early reception.
Died. Monday. March 20. Of searis,
fever. Lois Grace. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. DsLong. Of Patterson Valley.
aged Ave years. A private funeral was
conducted oy Undertaken Dobbs. Many
friends will sympashixs with the family
In this Afilietion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30
Resolutions Of sympathy

A. recent meeting oneitia lodge. No.
47e. Fra,srnai Union Of America. adopt
Cd the following revolutions which were
presented by Mrs. Ringer and Messsrs
Niche and wsist, committee:
Whereas. Il has pleased our Divins
Ruler. In His infinite wisdom. 70 call from,
our midst the wife and companion OF our
brother. John W. Lawton: b t
Resolved. That we extend to Brother
La~ton and family our most earnest
sympathy in this most trying period. and
that we commend them for strength and
comfort to Him who alone can comfort
There Is no death. the stars 60 down.
to rise upon some fairsr shore"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

In Pueblo smsltsr scrip, Is selling at 30
cents on tho dollar. Possibly this 20 per
cent reduction In tho lsborsrs' purchasing
ability has something to do with the dull
ness Of which Pueblo business men some-
times complain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

Eplar & coffman recently sold to Miss
Ann Mantz. Henry Bakers dwelling on
North 10th. leaving him only two moro
dwellings in Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The State W. c. 7. U. convention will
NEE, with the Rocky Ford Union. Sept.
20. "a and 20. A communication In re-
gard to this gathering came to hand tso
late for use this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The La Junta Republican has sus-
pended publication. but the office
will be continued as a job office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

W. A. Mattox will soon put in for J.
L. Bennst q Son Of Holbrook q 10
horsepower gasoline engine and an 8
inch centrifugal pump.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

In Norway on pay days saloons
arc closed and savings banks open
until midnight. Bully for Norway.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The Valley Hotel Co. having sold
the FL Captain hotel will held
stockholders meeting April IS to d.
vide the cash on hand. The amopn; is
not large.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The Pueblo Chicitain thinks that "
Engineer Wallace really wanted a
sea level canal he should have held his
job and built il.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

Heinz Bulk pickles. The best on the
market at Fluks and Ritehiss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The National Sugar Mfg Co. arc p;ae-
ing their lands surrounding Sugar City on
tho market. Tho land will DO sold in
tracts Of 30 to l6o aeres.
c. n. meVay has his headquarters at
Willard. N. NJ. and Is busy boring artssian
wells for tho Santa Fs. Such work 10
much In demand IN that particularly dry
region.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

Rev. W. q. Conns!. pastor Of the Pres
bysarian church atLamar. Is uudsr arrest
for the seduction Of Miss Ford. . i6
old girl member Of his church. His
guilt has been acknowledged and he Is
now in the Ia Junta jail to prevent
. possible tbut not probable, iynehing al
Lamar. Mr.. connsi previous to this ss-
eapads was quits popular with his Con-
grsgatioo and The citizens Of Lamar gen.
orally.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

Ono day recently the Grand Valley
school yard was visited by a young
rowdy at a time when the children
were at play. He used proianc and
obscene language such as grown pco-
pie. much less children. ought never
to hear. Very properly complaint
was made and the fellow tried before
Justice Prcblc and fined. There is
never any excuse for such violations
OF dcecney and the fning OF the gull
~ chap will meet universal approba-
ton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

The latest is a milkless COW.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-03-30

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
ACCIDENT TO STEAMER
Blew Out-Happened Between
Southport and Wilmington.

While coming from Southport to
Wilmington yesterday morning, the
steamer Rosa came near having a Sc
riCus accident and as it vas the boiler
was nearly burned out. All the water
had got out of the boiler and this
caused the fuse plug to blow out and
disable the boat. At h present time
the Rosa carries the mail, having been
engaged by the Wilmington, Southport
and Little River company. Size made
her nrst trip on Tuesday and was on
her return to this city Wednesday when
the accident happened. The Blanche
was sem down the river and towed the
disabled steamer to the city.
After being brought to this city, a
competent engineer examined the
steamer and it vas found that the boil
er was badly damaged, It has not yet
been decided what will be done in re-
gard to the matter, install a new boiler
or repair this one
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
G. WAS DROWNED
He Was Employee Of the Cape Fear
Lumber Company and Met With Ac-
cident While Pulling Logs into the
Boom.

Stephen Washington, aged about As
years, a we'll known cOloGed man and
one who owned property in Whining
ton, was drowned at the mill Of the
Cape Fear Lumber Company yesterday
afternoon while swinging logs into the
boom. He was standing on a log and
evidently lost his balance and fell into
the river. He never rOs to the sur
face and it is believd that in the fall
his head struck a log and some say they
believe his neck was broken but this
was hardly the case for the body was
viewed by DR.. G. D. Bell, TIE coroner
and there was no Indication OF the ne
gro's neck being broken. He was a
hard working negro and had accumu-
lated considerable property for n Of
his circumstances. He leaves a wife
and a large family. For a number OF
years he has been employed at the Cape
Fear Lumber company's mill.
The body was recovered a short time
after the negro was drowned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24

During the present week the Atlantic
Coast Line is going to place IN order
for five hundred fiat cars and a similar
number Of box cars and representatives
submit bids. Coast Line is badly in
need Of cars, especially fat cars, and
the time that it will take to fill the Or
der will, no doubt, play a prominent
part in awarding the anne 1t is said
that nearly all of the car works are
so crowded with work that it is very
difficult for them to say just when they
can fill new orders and some Of them
are not especially anxious for the
work. What is true of the railroads in
this section is true Of them all over
the country. The various industriea
have developed more rapidly than the
railroad facilities and now that the
railroads are endeayoring to get equip
ment to handle the business they find
it very difficult to get cars or engines.
1t is understood that in Jacksonville,
Florida, that the Coast Line has hun
dreds of fiat cars standing on the
yards waiting for the lumber to be un-
loaded and it is difficult to get the YES
sells to take the lumber. Lumbermen
in this state say that they are expert
great trouble along this line
and when they go to the officials of the
Coast Line in regard to the matter
the only consolation given is that read
Is constantly buying new cars and has
orders out for many that have not been
delivered.
Some Of the representatives here to
present bids are, Munroe G. Ogden, Of
the American Car and Foundry COM
pany; L. O. Cameron, Western Steel
and Foundry company; E. P. Smith,
Standard Railway Equipment Manu-
featuring company; Frank MCGEE and
E. Durham, South Atlantic Car and
Foundry company; IL. A. Clark, Mid
iletOn Car and Manufacturing COM
3any;: T. C. deRosset, T. H. Simonton
md company; E. II. Walker, Standard
company; Granny, Buckeye
company; H. G. Macdonald,
standard Steel Car company; J. E,
Harvey, South Baltimore Steel Car and
Company, About all of the
representatives. of the car manufacture
ng companies arrived in the city yes
erday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
GOT ENGINE OUT OF RIVER
lowed to SINNERS Shipyard and
Pulled Out on Marine Railway.
VIII be Carried Ep River on Lighter
Today-Was Practically Uninjured.

The engine belonging to the Carolina
Timber company which fell into the
while being loaded On a lighter al the
Seaboard wharf, was got out yesterday
at the Skinner shipyard. having been
pulled up on the marine railway. Il
was lowed to the shipyard from the
Seaboard wharf between two lighters
The engine weighs thirty tons. sixty
thousand pounds, and it was quite an
undertaking getting it out 1t sunk
into the mud where it went down and
the most dificult work was to get it
up. Work Of pulling 1t out on the
marine railway was comparatively
easy. The damage amounts to practi-
cally nothing. 1t will be placed on a
lighter today and carried up the river.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24

liverpool. August 22.- o. m. CO.
ton: Closing. spot increased demand;
prices 8 points higher. American mid
ding fair 5-s4: good middlfng SIS:
middlfng 5-44; low middling SIG:
good ordinary 500; ordinary 4.7s. The
sale. OF the day were 1000 bales. OF
which 500 were for speculation and
export n included $500 American.
Receipts 100 bales. all American. Flu
lures opened steady and closed quiet.
American middling G. o. c.: August
3-14; August and September SOS:
september and October 500: October
ana November 4-ss to Sd; November
ano december 4-ss to cd. December
and January sd to Sol. January and
February 500: February and March
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24

Two to he Held in This State-ETrst
One VIII be Held About May 1st at
Wilmington.

At a recent meeting Of the North
Carolina State Horticultural Society
held at Aberdeen, June 20, it vas re-
solved by the society to hold two n
nual fairs, one in Eastern North Car
DINA, and one in the western part of
the state. The object OF these fairs is
to further stimulate the fast growing
interest in the truck and fruit growing
industries, which are such potent fac
tors in the development of our state:
to encourage the tendency among our
truckers and fruit growers to keep in
touch with each other, the only means
Of cooperation, and to open the eyes
Of the many who are not cCgniZant Of
the fact that probably in no state in
the union are the natural. advantages
Of soil and climate comparable with
those found in North Carolina The.
features connected with these fairs. will
be the exhibition of preserved vegeta-
bles and fruits grown in the respec-
tive areas where the fair is held. These
are being prepared by Mr.. H. H. Brim-
ley, state curator. The Carolina Truck
ing Development Company will also
have a similar display. Samples of
grain, seed, hay, etc, will be shown.
A list Of premiums will be arranged
by the Society to be awarded to the
| growers Of the best fresh vegetables.
berries, and fruits, and large photo
graphs illustrating the growing crops,
harvesting scenes, etc, will be furnish
ed by the state department Of agricul-
, ture and by the Carolina Trucking De-
velopment Company. There will prob
ably be arranged a series OF lectures,
touching upon such subjects as yarie-
ties Of fruits and vegetables, fertifiza-
ton, shipping, plant diseases etc.
Experts upon these subjects holding
positions with the n. G. department Of
! agriculture will lend their services for
the occasion. An attempt will be made
| to have the T.. S. department Of aeri-
culture to cooperate in the undertake
ing, demonstrating soil fertility py the
wire basket method, furnishing sam
| plies of new plants which can proba-
bly, be successfully grown IN North
I Carolina, etc.
The first Of these fairs Will be held
in Eastern North Carolina. Since Will
mington IS In the heart of the straw
berry and lettuce, in addition to the
general trucking section, and its loca-
ton the most accessible Of any town
in the eastern part of the state. it has
been practically decided upon by the
committee on fairs as the best place
to hold the first one. The citizens OF
Wilmington have offered to more than
duplicate the amount to be appro-
priated by the state department of agrt-
culture. Those who realize the ad-
vantages to be gained by this kind of
advertising and know the benefits
which not only the respective portions
of the state, but also the truckers and
fruit growers themselves enjoy know 1t
| should lend enthusiastic support. The
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24

success of the first institution Will
largely assure their permanency. The
attention of our farmers should be re-
peatedly called TO it, and it should b.
frequently discussed at large by those
who have the agricultural interests Of
the state at heart.
The first fair will be held next spring
about May 1st, when strawberries.
lettuce and cauIifower, and many other
OF the most important truck crops CT
Eastern Carolina will be available IL.
display.
Since nothing is more broadening
than the exchange of ideas upon sub
jects which require original thought
and nothing acts more as an incentive
to surpass than confidence in ones
own knowledge Of a subject, the idea
originated By the Horticultural society
merits encouragement.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
Why Nok.

I'VE have nothing to say against
South Carolina making her own vhis-
key. If it Is right to sell it itcannoe
be 81 very wrong to make it"-Dur-
ham Herald.
Why. certainly not. And IL the state
is in the business for money, why not
distll it and save the profit paid Bal
timore, Cincinnati, Louisville and Poo
ria? And If it 10 not after the money
but is conducting the business only as
a convenience to the public, how come
it doesn't sell at cost?-Charlotte OBJ
server.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
CLUB OPENS ON 3GTH
Committee Appointed to Make Ar
engagements for Opening OF the Han
over Seaside Club on Wriehtsvilie
Beach.

A meeting of the members Of the
Hanover Seaside club was held last
night at the Howard Relief club for
the purpose of making certain changes
in the bylaws, this being necessary
since the new club house was erected.
A committee appointed tomake ar
engagements for the opening Of the
club on the 30th. The building has
been finished and will be furnished
the first Of next week. Owing to it
being 50 late in the season, the open
ing will not be as important an event
as it would had it been opened early
in the season The special committee
is composed Of the following, and they
will meet tonight to decide upon GER
tain details connected with the open
ing. Messrs. W. B. Schufar, chairmane
MN. Tienken, E. POeZolt, NJ. ScnnlOben
E. Schulken, John Boesch, c. H. Dock,
Henry Habernight and John W.
BIomme.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
aL!a.iisi,, IIlAihElS

Wednesday. August -.
COTTON-Nothing doing.
Receipts OF cotton today bales.
Receipts this season TO date
3s1.e5i bales.
Receipts same day last year.
bales.
Receipts last season to same date
2es.sss bales
NAVAL STORES.
SPIRITS OF TURPESTISE~
Nothing doing
ROSIN-Nothing doing.
TAR-Firm s2-oo.
CRUDE TyRpENTISE - Firm
hard. se.So: dip, Sac: virgin. $+-&o-
RECEIPTS TO-DAY.
10a casks spirits turpentine.
as6 barrels ros =.
81 barrels tar
1la barrels crude turpentine.
RECEIPTS SAME DAY LAST YEAR.
81 casks spirits turpentine.
800 barrels rosin.
I31 barrels ar
1sS barrels crude turpentine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24

Chairman Mcneil and Messrs. E. c.
B%eddingfield and S. l.. Rogers of the
North Carolina corporation commits
sion, arrived in the city yesterday over
cone on q pleasure trip but for the
purpose of inspecting the road Of the
Seaboard between Hamlet and Will
mington. Members of the commission
returned to Raleigh last night via the
Coast Line.
Ae representative of The Messenger
had a talk with the commissioners but
they would say little else in regard to
the condition of the road than that it
was very rough. They mentioned the
fact that SIR. Seldom, chief engineer of
the Seabcard, had made the statement
points was to be laid with 7O-pound
rails next spring and in this connec-
ton they said that it took considerable
time to do work of this kind, that it
could not be done in a few weeks.
From the trend of the commissioners
remarks it is not believed that any
steps will be taken t this time in the
matter. That is. il the company will
agree positively to- put down new rails
as soon as they can ue secured, and
Seldom says they cannot be got be-
ore spring. Commissioners were only
here to inspect the track. They stated
that complaint had been filed by both
Wilmington parties and also persons
living at points on the Seaboard be-
twesn here and Hamlet. Those max
ing the complaint allege that the track
is liz awful condition and that trains
have to very slow and that wen
their there is considerable danger.
The public has known for a long
time that the Seaboaru road between
Wilmington and Hamlet is in a bad
at some points the motion
of the trian being very much like a
running ever corn rows.
The officials of the Seaboard realize
this as we'll as the public and they
most positively that heavier rails
will be put down, as stated above.
This IS the first time the commission
ers have inspected the above named
road in several years.
STATION FOR SUBURBAN LINE.
Chairman Mcneil stated that as yet
they had not received any answer
the Consolidated Railways, Light
and Bower Company in regard to hav-
ing a station in this city for the &C
of patrons of the line. It
is hardly believed that ne corporation
commission will require a station to
provided this summer on account Ct
the beach season being so near over
and during the late fall and winter
months the travel on the. suburban line
is as a minimum. It cannot be stated,
Of course, how the members OF h
commission regard this matter but it
rat1er believed that they will require
the road to provide a station before the
opening of the season on the beach
summer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
DAILY COTTON MARKET.
Port Movement.

Galveston quiet at 95s; net receipts
6,491 bales.
New Orleans steady at 9H; net re-
ceipts ~ bales
Mobile easy at 9h; net receipts -
bales.
Savannah steady at 9 sic; net re-
ceitps 551 bales:
Charleston quiet at u net receipts
LA bales.
Wilmington nominal.
Norfolk steady at ga; net receipts
5I7 bales.
Baltimore nominal at 10.
Boston quiet at 1910
Philadelphia steady at 1895.
New York, August 22.-New York
quiet at 1000; gross receipts 1857
bales; stocks $3.50 bales.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-24
INSPECT SEAbOARD
Members Of the Corporation
Commission Here.
SAY ROAD IS VERY ROUGH
Officials State That Heavy Rails
6iII be Put Down hext Spring.

Made by Various Persons
Along the Line Who Say Road is
Both Rough and Dangerou>-Com-
missioners Returned 10 Raleigh
Last Night on Coast Linc-Nade no
Investigations in Regard TO Station.
Consolidated Company Has Not Yet
Filed Their -AnsWer-Not Probable
That They VIII be Required % Pro-
vide Station Before Next Summer.