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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07
A Housewives Protest.
Rocky Ford. May 90. isc

Rocky Ford. May %. 1907.
To the Editor Of the Enterprise.
Dear Slr:-can you susges: TO the peo-
pls Of tho city some way Of insanng
cleaner bread than We have been getting.
Passing a bakery where l had been In the
hahl, o! buying bread some time ago my
attention was attracted TO tho man who
Was pa,;ing large baskssfai Of losvss
into his delivery wagon. Each loaf as he
took Il from tho basks; was rubbed on
either his coat sleeve or his pants leg.
and thea turned and rubbed again. to &c:
the iir; Of !: before putting In tho wagon.
This inesdsn; led mo change my baker.
Ba, on going 70 another shop. saw the
man who waited upon mo pass behind a
showcase with the loaf and reaching 4
knife des;sroasiy cut q slice of the crust
should no; have though; so much Of this
as tho loaf nigh, have burned In spot.
bu, on getting homo found tho whole
crust had 10 be Gu. OF tho loaf 10 all the
outside dir, was TO DO got rid Of. OF
course los; faith In tho inside Of tho los!
also and fed |; to my ;,oek Of chickens.
This IS tho ,ims Of year when house,
keepers avoid tho heating OF tho house BY
cooking as little as possible and ono re-
sor; is TO buy bakers bread. Can we
no. be better assured Of It's eisanliness9
A HousExFE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07

use Of water Is regulated solely BY the
State. and the Forss. Service has no !ur-
isdi-tion in the matter. In the case ofr-
riga,icn projeets. the Forest Service does
no. ssen charge for the use of lands for
reservoirs and canals Hundreds OF per
nii,s have been issued by he Forester 70
OCCUPY and use national forest lands for
irrigation reservoirs and eOadniss. and
such permits are always granted free.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07
Land for Sale

Under the Rocky Ford ditch, will sell
80 acres either in one body or will divide.
A good time to buy land is when you can
see the crops growing and also see how it
irrigates. This is some of the. finest land
in the valley.-D. v. Burrell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07

k-@e- VEGA Ao7Ao u hAtS <--As~- f-t-~
completed the twentieth year of its ex-
is.snce. The first issue Of the paper was
on June 2. 1897. Harry v. Alexander.
row Of San Diego. Cal. was It's editor.
Tho starting Of the Enterprise was pras-
tealIy q, the same time as the founding
Of the town Of Rocky Ford. The exist
enee Of the town dates from the auction
sale Of town lots held April i2. 1897.
when It's communal ss,,ienen. really be-
gan. II was a healthy child from the
start. the sale Of lots aggrsgaiing $685.
600 in one day. This was the las, OF the
boon, ,own-lc. sales in this section Of the
ives, for very considerable period Il
has been revived TO a degree along the
Arkansas valley during the last Ave
years Editor Alexander had the boom
instinct and capacity even ahnormslly
developed as eylienesd by the following
.seafe head" ever a two column article
in the frs: Issue o! the Enterprise:
ROCKY FORD COLORADO
SIS
TaE MAGIC mGseor or FoETusE. THE
MEccA oE MEs.
SIS
Anew Town In An Old Ss;;lsfnen: Where
Agriculture Proves . Profit
aba Pursuit
SIS
Where Large Fields Q. Growing Grain
and Large Frui, Orchards Stand
As Evidence o. the Coan-
;y's Worth.
SIS
A Vas: Alfalfa Field Travsrsed by Num-
eroas lrriga,ing Streams.
SIS
Tho wassrmei,n Center OF the World.
sss
Notwithstanding tho glowing prospects
outlined IN tho above headlines Rocky
Ford did no; make the phenomenal growth
whieh nigh, havo been expected from
such an enthusiastic presentation 0! the
eouniry's attractions. Tho steady de-
velopmen, o! tho Arkansas Valley as be-
ing ono Of tho choices; portions Of Colo
rado. gave Rocky Ford q substantial
growth. But not until the American
Bee: Sugar Co. bull, It's half-nillion dol
lar factory did tho town make It's mos,
rapid advancement. When tho A. 3. S.
Co. began to eenver. mixture Of Arkan-
sas Valley soil and sunshine and muddy
Arkansas rIver water. into refined sugar.
Rocky Ford began a growth not ex.
eelled by any place In tho state. During
tho first tow years Of the life OF the En-
terprise Il changed hands number OF
times. Richard G. Herriek. S. C. Linn. a.
3. Gray. and A. J. Gray followed each
ether as editors and proprietors In rapid
succession. Not until 1898 when D. w.
Barkley became editor. and threw his
energy and personality into It's makeup.
did Il seem to have a settled manage
men.. The fidelity with which the En-
terprise columns then began to point the
advantages Of the country left nothing to
grown to be city Of $500 inhabitants.
enjoying all the modern eonvenienees and
equipment that charaeterizes an up-to-
date community. We live in an age Of
RAPID devepmcnt and we have caught the
spirit Of It from the very inception OF the
town. While communities in the east
that are half century old will hesitate
and deliberate about the introduction of a
light plant or civic water supply, in
such matters this community acts. And
while we make some mistakes and are
compelled to revise some Of our plans
and pay for our experience meanwhile.
yet we have the satisfaction which comes
of doing things and Of keeping up with
the procession.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07

John R. Gregg of Rushville, Ind. spent
the week with his sister, Mrs. j. c. Kain.
Mr.. Gregg is on the way to Washington
to spend the summer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07
chlidren's Day ServIes.

Tho children d tho Christian Church
Sunday School observed their usual June
;.Swer day las, Sunday morning with .
service Of recitation and song. The ritual
service used this year was called The
Star Of Promise" and made very pretty
esaesf, recitation. Tho school children
and the parents In attendance to hear
them crowded tho church to the doors
ard no: a few OF tho crowd failed TO gain
admission.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-06-07

Rocky Ford children are rehsarsins
an opsrs,.a. "Ths Fairy Of the Fountain .
which will bs presented At the opera
house on Thursday. June 81. under the
auspices OF tho w. c. T. U.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
Franklin E. Brooks, former cor

Franklin E. Brooks, former con-
gresham, has acceded to the So
licitation of his friends and has
announced his candidacy for the
senate to succeed Teller. What
show he will stand for landing the
position will depend largely upon
the method adopted by the Repub-
llcans, if they have a majority in
the Legislature next year, in chcos-
ing a senator. Should the same
system prevail as was adopted in
the naming of Guggenheim-auc-
ton methods, knocking it down to
the highest bidder-Brooks would
stand very little show as he is a
man of only moderate means and
therefore could not pay anything
like the large sum that was ex-
acted from Simon. If money, at
the next general assembly, provid.
ed the Republicans are in the ma
jority like at tho last, is to be the
only thing considered in the selec-
ton of a senator, then the place
will 60 to Thomas Walsh. Brooks
even though he would not be as
strong man for the position as
could be named by either of the
political parties, he would be
vast improvement over Guggen-
helm. His campaign would not
be attended by the crookedness
and condemnable tactics which SO
conspicuously characterized Gug-
genE eim's. This is to be inferred
from the following statement made
by Brooks when he announced his
candidacy:
"The United States senatorship,
however, can of itself confer moth
ing of honor, dignity or distinc-
ton. nor will it bring any real
satisfaction or opportunity forreal
usefulness, unless honorably and
creditably obtained, and conscien-
tiously filled.'
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
NEVADAv|LLE NOTES

Joseph Kraemer left last Thursday
for Moon Gulch.
Bruce Slater, cousin of Ira and EN-
met Slater came up Tuesday from
Tannena, Klondike on a visit.
Mrs. ]. Kloer returned home Tues
day from Denver where she underwent
an operation at St. Joseph's hospital
six weeks ago.
Mrs. ]. Blewitt came up from Victor
Wednesday to atteni the funeral of
her brother, Charles Thomas.
A large barn was completed at the
Quintrall residence the past week by
Combs & Co., contractors of this place.
Mrs. P. Murphy who has been sick
the past month is able to be about.
Much interest is being taken in the
Christmas entertainment to be given by
the Methodist church. An excellent
program is being arranged.
A series of revival meetings will be
held by the M. E. church, commencing
the first Sunday after Christmas.
Alfred Simonds and wife left for Den
yer Friday.
Mrs. Chad Rutherford returned from
Longmont Sunday.
Chas. Whitman was taken home
from work Wednesday, ailing with
pneumonia.
John Roberts went to Denver Thurs
day.
James Cannon left for South Dakota
Wednesday morning where he intends
to spend the winter with his daughter.
H. Bolsinger, Jr., went to Denver
Sunday.
A few men and teams were put to
work Thursday repairing the streets.
Sol James and family went to Denver
Thursday to spend few days with
friends.
Monday evening surprise birthday
party was given in honor of Miss Lillian
Richards, it being her 10Th birthday.
Everyone had splendid time during
the evening. Dancing, games and
music were indulged in. Upwards of
thirty were present.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
A Most Valuable Agent.

The glycerine employed in DR.. Pierce's
medicines greatly enhances the medicinal
properties which it extracts from native
medicinal roots and holds in solution
much better than alcohol would. 1t also
possesses medicinal properties Of its own,
being valuable demulcent, nutritive,
antiseptic and antiferment. 1t adds
greatly to the efficacy of the Black Cherry
bark, Bloodroot, Golden Seal root, Stone
root and Queens root, contained in
rGolden Medical Discovery" in subduing
chronic, or lingering coughs, bronchial,
throat and lung affections, for all Of which
these agents are recommended by stand
ard medical authorities.
In all cases where there Is wasting
away of flesh, loss of appetite, with weak
stomach as in the early stages of con-
sumption, there can be no doubt that gly-
cerine acts as a valuable nutritive and
aids the Golden Seal root, Stone root,
Queens root and Black Cherrybark in
promoting digestion and building up the
flesh and strength, controlling the cough
and bringing about healthy condition
OF the whole system. OF course, it must
not be expected to work miracles. 1t will
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stages. 1t will cure very severe, obsti-
nate, hang-on, chronic coughs, bronchial
and laryngeal troubles, and chronic sore
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1t is not so effective. 1t is in the lingering
hang-on coughs or those of long standing,
even when accompanied by bleeding from
lungs, that it has performed its most
marvellous cures.
Prof. Finley Ellingwood, NJ. D., of Ben
nett Med. College, Chicago, says of gly-
cerine:
uIn dyspepsia 1t serves an excellent purpose
Holding o fixed quantity Of the peroxide OF
hydrogen in solution. 1t is one of the best
manufactured products of the present time in
its action upon enfeebled disordered stom-
achs, especially If there is liberation or ca
tarrhal gastritis catarrhal Inflammation OF
stomach). it is most efficient preparation
Glycerine will relieve many cases OF pyrosiS
(heartburn and excessive gastric Stomach
acidity."
uGolden Medical Discovery" enriches and
purifes the blood curing blotches. pimples
eruptions, scrofulous swellings and old sores
or ulcers.
Send to DR.. R. v. Pierce. of Buffalo. N. Y.
medicinal roots composing this wonderful
medicine. There is no alcohol In it.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

1t is up to the merchants Of the
small city to prevail upon their
representatives and senators to
work against and prevent the pas
sage of the parcels post measure
which is to be introduced at this
session of congress. The bill that
is to be introduced provides for
the carrying of parcels not exceed
ing eleven pounds, through the
mails at low rate. Should a
parcels post law be in operation
the lasting injury it would be to
the small country merchant is too
to require discussion on
this particular point. Suffice to
say it would be boon to the mail
order houses and would increase
their business beyond estimation.
The big wholesaling concerns of
the country are vigorously oppos-
ing the passage of the proposed
parcels post law, as what effects
the retailers must necessarily eff
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Senator Edward Taylor has ap-
pointed his committees on the re-
organization of the state Demo-
cracy, and judging from the per-
sonnel of the committee t h Q
Speerites were completely ignored.
However, Senator Patterson's po-
litical protege in the form of Ed
ward Heating was duly recognized.
Alva Adams and Milt Smith are
prominent members of the COM
mittee on rejuvenation as are also
few others of the bunch who
were active with Senator Patter-
son at the spewing out festival o
year ago.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

On January End the Observer
will follow its usual custom of is
suing an edition containing a gen.
eral review of the mining develop
ment of the county during this
year. Every district will be cover
ed and all the information obtain
able regarding the mines operating
will be given. Aside from the his
tory of the county during 1907,
conservative articles pertaining to
the outlook for 1908 and the future
of this section will appear. Numer-
GUS special articles will also be
given and the edition as a whole,
while not intended for boom af-
fair, will be one that any resident
or person interested in Gilpin
county can with pleasure to him
self and profit to the district send
to outsiders. In the compilation
of the New Years issue the CO.
operation of mine owners, operat-
ors and any one connected with
the industry is asked. These can
assist materially by furnishing in
formation, data, ETC., necessary for
the write-ups. The issuing of the
paper will entail no expense to
anyone but the Observer manage
ment. Those desiring extra copies
will kindly place their orders early.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

feet them. Every dollars worth
of merchandise sold by the mail
order houses means that much
from the sales of the country mer-
chants and likewise loss to the
wholesaler. Such law would be
the means of such large mail order
houses as Sears, Roebuck & Go i,
and Montgomery-Ward manufac-
turing about all their goods in
stead of part as they now do.
The parcels post system would put
hundreds of country merchants out
of business.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
year ago

The statements issued by the
two local banks last week would
not indicate that money conditions
in the county are effected by the
prevailing financial stringency.
Both reports are about the same
as they have been during the past
year or more. The First National
and Rocky Mountain have plenty
of money on hand and in reality
business with them has been stim-
ulated considerably since accounts
have been transferred here from
neighboring towns where h e
banks wriggled cut of tight pinch
when the financial disturbance
came by resorting to the use of
makeshift currency. The strength
of our local banking concerns
which have remained immovably
solid during past and present PAN
les should and doubtless will make
Central City the banking center of
the Gilpin and Clear Greek district
when the money market resumes
its normal state.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Clay's Review is strongly advo-
eating local option and the brew
cries and the liquor dealers have
cancelled their advertising with
the paper. Clay's Review, how
ever, looks at the withdrawal of
this advertising patronage in a
very philosophical light and says,
"We may remark, in passing, that
the more advertising withdrawn
from us, the more space it will
leave us for good local option argu-
ments."
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
MENTION

James Gilmour arrived last Thursday
evening from Denver on visit to
friends. He has been in Goldfield, Ne
vada, for some time past, and reports
thot country as being very quiet.
Walter Flagler came up from Denver
last week on visit to friends.
John Bryan, who worked on this pap
er some twenty years ago, paid this Of
flee a visit last Monday. He is part
owner of the Saguache Crescent and re-
ports things quite lively in that section
of the state.
George Pyles of Apex, was attending
to business matters in this city on Mon
day.
L. F. Buehrle of Apex, was in the
county seat Saturday.
Will Blake, a mining man of this
county, came up from Denver Monday
morning.
A. Hart of the Rails County property,
went to Denver last Friday.
OChris Fisher returned last week from
Nebraska where he has been spending
his vacation hunting and fishing.
Mrs. Fred Totman, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Agnes Flynn, went to
Denver Tuesday morning on visit to
relatives and friends.
John c. Jenkins, after spending the
week in natures beauty spot, returned
to his family in Denver Saturday after
noon.
P. R. Alsdorf went to Denver Satur-
day afternoon to get something pretty
nice-a Turkish bath. H. C. Eastman
also went down but not for the same
purpose as Mr.. Alsdorf.
w. o. Jenkins spent Sunday with his
family in Denver.
c. C. McCallister went to Denver on
Sunday to visit with his family.
]. C. Fleschhutz and wife returned
Tuesday evening from trip to the City
of Lights.
Miss Minnie Frey returned home on
Tuesday after visit to Denver.
Sheriff Thos. Cody was attending to
business matters in Denver this week
VIM. Hogan of the Gunnell mine, re-
turned Tuesday evening from Denver.
John Best of Denver, was looking af-
ter his business interests in this city on
Tuesday.
Guy Trowbridge of Ft. Morgan, is
visiting Rev. w. H. DuMoulin for few
days.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
IN RUSSELL GULCH.

DIR. E. R. Fouts this week received
the sad intelligence of the death of his
father, F. c. Fouts, of Sedan, Kas., at
the age of IA years. Besides DIR. Fouts
wife and sister are left to mourn his
loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Edwards are in
Cripple Creek, being called there on
account of the illness of Mrs. Edwards
mother.
John r. Wood went to Denver Satur-
day.
c. Darunga and bride arrived Satur-
day from the old country
There will be concert and social
Saturday evening in the l. o. o. F.
hall, given by the Sunday school.
Tomorrow evening occurs the mas
querade to be given by the band boys.
Indications are that the |. o. o. F. hall
will be crowded.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Once again the country is in
debted to Missouri for something
original this::time cure for mari
tai misfits and conseG uent reduc-
tion of divorce cases. Thomas S.
Mosby, a prominent attorney of
the "show me" state, has been
making a study of the problem of
divorce and it's relation to crime.
and has arrived at the conclusion
that the remedy lies in the publ
cation of marriage bars several
weeks or even months before the
couple may be legally joined in
wedlock. This, he believes, would
to large extent prevent matri-
monial misfits. = Golden Tran
script.
Under the Missourian' S system a
decided change would be wrought
in the custom now prevailing in
this county where couples are
wont to keep their marriage a Sc
cret until such a time when furth-
er secrecy is ill advised or wholly
useless.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Chairman Vivian has named the
candidate for the governcrship on
the Republican ticket for next
year. He is Jesse Mcdonald.
While Mr.. Vivian is a little prev
ious in naming the man for his
party, what he says goes and there.
fore it is certain that Mr.. McDon-
aid will be the Republican nomi-
nee for governor and will endeavor
to secure the Office through more
methods than those
through which he received it be-
fore.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Leo Cerolini and G. B. Zadra left
New York last week for Tirol, Austria.
T. H. Becker and son, Henry, were in
the city this week.
Acting Secretary James Kerwin of
the w. F. of M. is expected in the city
this evening to deliver an address be-
fore the local union.
w. H. Parenteau went to Boulder
Sunday to attend the funeral of his
stepmother who died in Denver last
Thursday. She was 81 years of age
and senility was the cause of death.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Poor Denver was too small fry
to win the Republican convention.
With all the roseate hot air that the
Denver dailies peddled about Den
yer being right in line Chicago
was selected as the meeting place
of the Republicans last week.
Denver received but four votes
out of over fifty.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
RATES FURNISHED
ON APPLICATION
OFFICIAL PAPER GILPIN COUNTY
Phone. Central IO6
Res. Phone, Central los Extension

Isn't it glorious to live in min
ing center like Gilpin county
where peace and happiness reign
uninterrupted for 365 days in the
year instead of in a camp like
Goldfield where trouble predomi-
mates increasingly?
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
Two Days Iarpon Fishing.

Included in private train tour of Mex
leo, via Colorado & Southern, which
leaves Denver January 2Sth. Ask for
particulars. TIE. FISHER, G.P. A.,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
Sensible Xmas Gifts.

Rockers, parlor chairs, ladies desks,
bullets, parlor tables, etc. Prices lower
than ever. Call and look over our stock
before buying.
The A. L. Anderson Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
Piano BARGAIN.

A good, square grand piano, fine con-
dition, $500. Easy payments. Apply
to j. B. Merritt at the Music Store.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
Notice..

All parties owing taxes for the year
1906 to the City of Black Hawk, will
please call and settle the same at once,
or they will be advertised for SALE
JOHN SLEEP,
Tax Collector.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12

Best self-flling gold fountain pens
from $3.50 up, at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-12
OBSERVER

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
One Year in Advance. $500
Six Months in Advance. ce........... 81 90
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-04-25
First Published April Is. 1877
ROAD NOTICE.

To whom II may concern
In pursuance Of An order made by the
County Of Ford, In the state OF Kansas. ~
regular session on the list da, OF April,
A. ID. l31, notice Is hereby given that D: ID.
Wintanute, j A. Speer, Vim. GreKg, VIM.
LamunyOn. Joseph STREET., II NJ Gehrlleart.
Vim. SlatterN, 7. j. slattrry, Johu Slattrry
q u Slaitery, frank Huts0n, >. Incl. NJ
Incl, h0useholders of said County, residing
IN the vicinity where 1t ~ proposed to lay
out and establish the road below mentioned,
have presented to said board their certain
petition. pra, ing for the lny Ing out and estab-
lishment of n public road In sad County. as
follows: BEGINNING. At the western, END or
Road 40. 81 ut u point where II Adults the
eastern or southern boundary line OF the
AtchisOn, Topeka 4 Santa Fe C0mrny's
right Of way, and from thence extending
sOuthw estrrIy along said boundar, line OF
the r ght Of way named TO II point o. the
section line bttwrri sections ~ ana ~, IN
township .6, range "a where Id boundary
line ~ the said right OF way fntersects SAID
section line; thence south on said section
line to the northeast corner Of tile southeast
quarter oi the northeast quarter OF section
81, g. township 26, range "a; thence west on
the line between the north. half OF the north.
half and the south half OF the north half Of
section 8. one mile tn the west line Of said
section ~, to md connecting with public
road Nc. 100, and II Ia provided that the grow
ipk trees along and upon the line above des-
crlbed shall not he subject t. removal or
destruction, and that q N. Hoover, W. r.
Coolidge, and J. L. Finley, viewers duly ap
pointed viii meet ut the designated place
Of beginning Of said road on the 3rd day Of
May. 4. b iaO1, at H. O'Clock q. m. and pro.
coed To- view said road. and tn give all parties
q hearing
Witness my hand, and the seal OF said
county, affixed at my office In said county.
hsa 6fh day nj nrfI A n iQ,1
SEAL q. II. CONN WAT,
County Clerk.