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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
Pr oteet City Rights.

I wish to heartily endorse an editorial
in last weeks Enterprise on the spring
water proposition. Tho article referred
to urges tho city authorities to 60 slow
In allowing the Inauguration Of = water
proposition which will compete with ex-
is,ing system. Towns and cities ought to
bo very JEALOUS Of their right-psrhaps
their duty-to handle all public utilities.
No franchise should b granted that does
not have municipal string to it-sueh =
string a will give the city = portion Of tho
gross receipts. and also give tho city an
option on the purchase Of the utility. BY
violations Of this plain rule Of ssif-pro,ee-
ton many Of tho great cities Of the na-
ton have placed themselves In the power
Of corporations. whose main purpose is to
squeeze as much money a. possible out
OF the people who have given them most
valuable privileges. Some Of these pre-
datory corporations dominate municipal
politics TO . vicious extent. and have such
. eineh on the election machinery. largely
through corruption that their dislodgsmsns
s very difficult But to rever, to tho
Fowler water proposition: The city
should give the Fowler company an op-
porsuni,y To supply spring water TO all
who wish Il, u fair price. the city 10
have = percentage Of the gross rsesipss.
Beyond that the city should not GOD.
w. a.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
ABOUT BEETS
AND BEET SUGARp
CONTINUED PROM FIRST PAGE


formed, guardians of the public veal.
Some OF these good souls have resur-
rected the old bugaboo. which has
died a thousand deaths. that sulphur
used in the clarihcation OF sugar
Juices is not wholly removed from the
refined product and the by-products,
and is, therefore, sold to the consum-
ers, to the great detriment OF their
stomachs and digestion. So far as
hemical analysis can give definite
answer to these charges. 1t has been
demonstrated again and again that
any sulphurous acid or sulphites that
may remain in the refined sugar and
by-products is so infnitesimal that
the amount contained in 100 pounds
Of sugar could not paralyze fly. al
ways granting that these substances
act as poiscns. But it has never been
demonstrated that even large quanti-
ties of these substances are poison
Gus. 3
A Boys Beet Crop.
The beet field reporter of The En-
terprise, which paper is too popu-
larly supposed to be generally short
of Something to put in the paper"
has been carrying around the notes
OF beet yield of boys beet crop SO
long that he canot with certainty z
cali what data on his note booK
stands for. But it was something like
this: One of Pat McElroy's several
boys, living just southwest OF town
on one of the Manning ranches. was
given the cultivation of the beets on
little knoll OF ground containing
about three-fourths of an acre. with
Al. 1. 80,
all there was in them. When the
tory in February and the boys ac-
count was closed he had So, clear
money out OF his bccts. The McEl-
roy yield from the beet fields the past
year was 4 fraction over "a tons to
the acre.
A Boys Beet Growing Contest.
To stimulate the extension Of the
sugar beet interests in Kansas the
state college at Manhattan has ini-
tiated a Boys Beet Growing Con-
test" This beet growing contest il
to include many counties. and repre-
sctnts the rainfall areas as well As the
irrigated sections. a great many
boys arc expected to enter. and clever
prizes have been announced. Jesse
II. BufIum has been appointed by the
agricultural college to take charge OF
the instruction and prize department.
Of the contest. He suggested that the
frs, five prizes be uniform. and. in
stead Of cash rewards being given.
that in order to give the boys fur
,hcs incentive. they be taken on 4
trip to Garden City. where they could
be made guests OF honor. given .
chance TO inspect the process OF con.
vcr;ing sugar beess into Iranula'sd
sugar. witness the harvcsiin. OF the
crop on aiarge scale. be induieed in
auto rides and made to feel that they
were in league with a broad and inn
TO prizes was adopted. D.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
Msssrs. Wood & wilsus Of the be..lin,

Messrs. Wood & wilgus Of the be:siIng
works have considerably enlarged their
bounds. A. briefly mentioned In the last
weeks Enterprise. they have bought Of
c. W. woncsfly the La Junta bos,ling
works and arc prepared TO supply towns
up and down the Arkansas Valley with
all the various goods Of tho summer sof,
drink line. a. well as straight distilled
watsr. Tho Rocky Ford works will be
the esntss Of tho leo cream supply. being
tho agricultural center for obtaining the
raw cream. J. Il. 0ailsgsr. recently Of
tho opsra House drug store. has gone 10
the management Of the La Junta sad Of
the business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
OLD COUNCIL RETIREs
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

for the water other towns in the val
ley would be in position to step in
and condemn the water supply and
prevent Rocky Ford from getting it.
He thought the city had everything
to gain by accepting the proposition
definitely as it was before them.
The five "yeas" followed each 9TH
er in openly proclaiming their vote.
They said the town had been calling
for Fowler water and now there was
a chance to have II not at cost to
the city but at profit and they saw
no reason for turning it down.
Mr.. Sprinkler suggested that the old
council should be the body to act on
this contract as they knew the water
situation best.
The mayor said that on an entirely
new proposition new alderman was
as able to judge as an old one.
Aid. Rcifel said he did not. think
that the motives of any alderman. old
or new. should be impugned. as II
was matter on which they all might
rightly feel the need OF taking time
to consider fully. II was a twenty
year contract, and one they should
be careful about making too quick de-
cision on. II was not that he as a
retiring alderman wanted to avoid re-
sponsibility.
It was nearing II o'clock and the
mayor suggested that some conclu-
sion be reached before adjournment.
The new aldermen retired for con-
sultation and returned to the council
chamber after a long discussion. Mr.
Sprinkler. speaking for the new board
said that the point they had under
discussion was the protecting OF the
interests of the farmer and the small
er taxpayer in town who had been
getting tank water at low rate. II
some provision could be made to in
sure these people the privilege OF get.
ting the cheaper water II they wanted
Il he thought there would be unaniu,'
ity rs to the adoption OF this contract
Aid. Mcpherson said the one case
Of man buying Fowler water was :
farmer who had paid 81 tank for il
Mr.. Sprinkler said that the fact oi
ono or two instances was hardly .
guarantee of what numbers would do
Mr.. Cast said Il was the intention
Of the Co. to put up standpipes along
the line and sell to farmers, but ;hey
would prefer to have as many farm.
crs rs possible come into tho city fo'
their water.
Aid. Rciicl reviewed the proposition
from the viewpoint OF tho small
homc-ownrr and the farmer. to whom
the COS, of water would be greatly
increased by the eity's surrender oI
It's tank service.
This poin, was long debated pre-
and con as to the bearin. OF inercas.
cd COS, and when everybody wa,
tired and sleepy enough motion 'c
adjourn until $50 Friday afternoon
was put and carried.
On Friday p. m. the council re-
sumcd its sitting on the water ques'
,ion and tho copy Of the Fowler wa,e'
proposition was sent for In order thai
Aid. HiekoS. not present Thussda,
night. might hear It's terms before
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
STILL ON THE WATER WAGON.
The New Council Called to Hear Z
New Water Proposal.


Were on the water wagon STILL" Tho
members Of tho new council were unex-
peetly called to attend a meeting at the
council chamber on Monday afternoon.
It proved to be another water proposition.
and it came from Col. Jack Faw.
The Colonel said. when he got the
floor. that he was from Kentucky. and by
way Of introducing himself to the honor
able body gave them something Of an
autobiography. II took little time and
was not accompanied BY any affidavits,
but the new aldermen have tho same
affinity for water as their predecessors.
and they took tho colonel's credentials as
they were offered. in good faith. and
listened to his proposition.
It was this: He would furnish to tho
city Of Rocky Ford delivered to tho town
limits. ready to bs taken into tho pipe
system. q supply Of spring water ranging
anywhere from 100000 gallons per day
up 10 ono million gallons, at tho price Of
! o cents psr thousand gallons.
When the honorable body had had time
to catch It's breath they begun to interro-
gate the Colonel. through the Mayor. a
70 the tangibility Of his proposal
The Colonel. Il appears. represents the
property interests Of = water supply To-
Gated In tho Horse Creek country aren
tho ranch Of Judge Patrick Of Pueblo
He declared himself In = position 10 de-
liver the goods. 10 assured that the city
Of Rocky Ford would certainly enter into
. contract with him for watsr. After
considerable questioning. In which the
Mayor insimassd an indisposision to &C
on any more wild goose ehasss after
sp ing water supply propositions. IL was
Informally understood that tho town would
very ssriousiy consider . proposition os
ioesnt water u they had satisfactory evil
dsnes Of its forthcoming Col. FAw ae-
eep:ed tho statement and promised TO
verify his scheme. and the meeting ad-
sourned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19

Brother Lawless Of the Lamar Sparks
makes this unkind slam at our efforts to
walk in the straight and narrow way and
set good example to his town:
Rocky Ford went dry again this year
by an increased majority. With the ex-
tensive irrigation works Of Swink only
six miles away. Rocky Ford people can
bear their fate much more philosophieally
than in the days when they had to travel
all the way 10 La Junta for exhiliration.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
BIN, BANon BOOM III
Rocky Ford will Celebrate the Nations
Natal Day.


Natal Day.
A second meeting on the Fourth Of July
celebration was held Friday night at the
office Of L. r. Fenlason. on adjournment
from the informal meeting Of April 8.
There were so Of tho prominent busi-
ness men OF the town present.
A communication from the La Junta
Board Of Trade asking Rocky Ford to
give their patronage to celebration Of
tho Fourth in that town this year was
read.
On debate II was concluded that the
arrangements already made did not war
rant Rocky Ford in giving up It's plans
for celebration.
On motion. Col. Loekhart, president.
and M. U. Randel. secretary Of this meet
ing were made the permanent officers Of
the celebration committee.
Sam Mathews was named for Treas
urer Of tho celebration fund.
A committee Of three-Randsl. Preble.
Cressey-was named to draw up some
rules and regulations for the celebration
committees guidance.
Standing committees on Executive. FL
nance. Advertising. Grounds. Decorations
and Entertainment were arranged for.
the chairman Of each being named as
follows:
E. J. Smith. Finance: Or. Van Buskirrk
Entertainment: W. J. Sellers. Advertis-
ing; Joel W. Todd. Grounds; Morris
Meyer. Decorations.
Tho Executive Committee will select
their assistants prior to next meeting. for
its approval.
F. NJ. Harsin was named for Marshal
Of the Day.
Tho meeting then adjourned to April
lsth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19

Lamar Is mad about the failure Of that
row judicial district bill before tho late
legislature ard blamss our otsso county
representatives for the failure. There
arc things To bs said both ways abou,
that new judicial district. Perhaps the
agricultural country down the Valley
ought To bs freed from the incubus Of
eternal legal turmoil generated abou, the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19

The new city council begins we'll They
have changed the nights Of regular mees-
ings to Tussday-ths 2nd and +th Of each
month-and have duly resolved 70 begin
business promptly at 8 p.m.. and shu, OF
promptly at 10 pm. Now let's live up To
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19

coal camps OF Las Animas and Husrfano
counties. But then we have so many
official suckers TO feed out Of the judicial
pond. or rather in It. that the pond needs
to be kept large and as few new sets Of
fiiooisls a. possible put into It
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
.Dr Addis0n's
 Description
 of Ar9mia Symptoms Clearly Stated by Famous English
 Physician. CONSIDERED INcURABLE THEN. Synopsis of Recent Characteristic Case at Jackson, Mich, in Which A Thorough Cure Was Ef- iected by Dr Williams
 Pink Pills.

Dr Thomas Addison. of London. was one of the foremost figures in the medi- cal world during the past century and his description of the symptoms of an aemia will probably never be improved upon. He says: 1t makes it's approach in so slow manner that the patient can hardly fix date to the earliest feeling of languor which is shortly to become so extreme. The countenance gets pale. the whites of the eyes become pearly, the frame habby. There is an increasing disposition to exertion, with an uncomfortable feeling of faintness or breathlessness in attempting it. The heart palpitates. the whole surface Of the body presents a blanched. smooth and waXy appearance The lips, gums and tongue seem bloodless, the habbi- ness increases, the appetite fails, ex- heme languor and fainmess follow. breathlessness and palpitation are pro- duced by the most trifling ex ertion or emotion and some slight swelling is probably perceived about the ankles. The debility becomes extreme.
 In Dr Addison's time anaemia was re- garded as hopelessly incurable and in its chronic stage, called persistent, pernicious anaemia, it is stubborn in resisting even modern methods. But in it's earlier stages it finds ready remedy in Dr Williams Pink Pills and these pills have cured cases almost without number. But as Dr Addison says, the disease is stealthly in its ap- preach and may be we'll advanced before it is detected. On this account it is advisable to begin treatment as soon as the first symptom is noted.
 In many cases anaemia follows some form of stomach or bowel trouble. This was the experience of Mrs B. Brown, of 3O8 Columbus street, Jack son, Mich., who says: T had stomach trouble from the time l was eighteen years old and this resulted in anaemia from which 1 suffered for two years. lost my appetite, my complexion was sallow, eyes sunken and lips and gums bloodless. Nbecame so weak that could not get up, and was only able to sit in chair. My friends thought would never get well and l was depres- sed and discouraged.
 'I had doctors treat me for year, when l gave them up, as l wasn't any better, that l could see. Upon the. ad- vice of friend l got box of Dr Wi l. Hams Pink Pills, although 1 had come to believe that no medicine could bene- fit me. After taking them a while was surprised to find they were act ually helping me. l began to have an appetite and then picked up right away. l am now strong woman and in the best of health. Dr Williams Pink Pills saved my life and l am thankful and have since helped many sick persons by telling them about the pills"
 Your druggist sells Dr Williams Pink Pills. Every druggist does. Ordered direct they are soc per box; six boxes, S2.50, postpaid, on receipt of price. Send for a copy of our book on "Diseas- es of the Blood" Address: Dr Will Hams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
HoWLAND's !
New
 Black W00lens.

Handsome andrich as we'll as new, these are satisfying fabrics for black costumes
 NewneSs brings variety along with delightful texture and satisfying finish It brings some odd but pretty effects. brings all na the best lot of black wooens that ever came to the store.
 See these satny sutngs with their surface marked by elusive checks orstrpes Beneath their polished surface is tiny twill that promises we'll for their durability Theirs IS both beauty and novelty. slOO to S2.oO.
 Here is Pekn-stripe novelty stuff Take it up and feel It's softness and yet note how firm it is Are those stripes not unque1 And glows like satin SlSOa yard.
 Ever think there could be fabric that would remind you o Roman stripe? Here it is and oddly handsome Two hueS of black make stripes of differing width and tiny cora serves to carry out the unique effect S25.a yard
 Wldewale serge of much sody and of extra goodo IS '4 inches wide and but S2 yard.
 Herlngbone serge 50 inches wide is of unusuaIvg good Welght What excellent fall gowns twill make $l25 yard There is excellent heavy Panama at s 5O beaueous Satln-lnsh broadcoth at $50 to s, and Batste and lafeta Tn new weights at 75c to Sl50 yard
 These with all those good stufs we call staple blacks wait to greet you smilngy.
 Cleft Aisle, Rear)
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
The Ncwtown Bee.
 Newtawa. Friday. September ss. iso,,
LITcHFIELD COUNTY.
Woodbury.
NEWS TERsELY TOLD.

Miss Kate Smith entertained q friend from Seymour on Monday of last week.
 Commissioners met on the Lyman Eastman estate on Monday of last week.
 Milton karrman has been quite sick with typhoid fever. but Is better
 Born. il son to MT and Mrs William Munson on September l3.
 Mrs W. L. Munsell of Winchester Center is visiting her son. s. W. Mum sell.
 F. F. Hitchcock has just finished do- ing plumbing job for Mrs J.. 5. C.. Colt at the lsham place in Roxbury.
 Miss Lillian Shook attended c. E. reunion in Cheshire on Saturday of last week.
 MT and Mrs Vincent Judson visited at Heman Beardsley's. the first of last week.
 William 0'Brien has bought out his brother, Philips. stage business.
 Mrs Julius Cowles and daughter, Gladys, are calling on friends in town, after | years absence in California and other places.
 Henry Beardsley has rented his house on North Main street to man from the Vile.
 Charles Gordon and family of Bristol are visiting at Alex Gordon's.
 Philip 0'Brien has position in Wa terbury at Miller & Peek's.
 Mrs s. w. Munsell visited Water bury, last Saturday.
 Mrs Henry Dawson has returned to her home, after several weeks ab- sence.
 Miss Florence Galpin is teaching in Middlebury Center.
 c. A. lsham and daughter visited in Waterbury, last week.
 There was a moving picture enter tainment in the Town hall, Tuesday evening, September 24.
 Miss Ruth Smith opened her kinder garten school, last Thursday, in the Orton house.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
Roxbury.
HARRY GILL INJURED.

AihlsN1 MILL l1NU U
 Harry Gill, who works for the New England Quartz Co. at Orton, had his hand badly crushed in the machinery on Monday. Dr Pons and Dr Leslie were called and dressed the wound. He was sent to the New Haven hos. pital for care and treatment. Super. intendent Beatty accompanied him.
 Booth school opened Monday, the 23d with Miss Coats from Mystic as teach CT. Miss Coats is a graduate of Vas. sar college and has had ten years ex perience in High shool work.
 Mabel Thomas returned to her du ties atsGrace hospital on Monday.
 Mrs Norman Hurlburt and Mrs Hen. ry Bronson spent Saturday in Danbury
 Charles Olsen, who has been at My ron Thomas for the past two weeks has returned to New York.
 Pearl Green of New Milford is at tending the Booth school and boardin! with Mrs Arthur Johnson.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Hawley spen a few days at George Hurlburt' S. last week.
 Carl Puchala is confined to his .bet with inflammatory rheumatism.
 Col A. l.. Hodge, Mrs L. J. Pons Rev W. D. Humphrey and daughters and MT and Mrs George Buckingham attended the l75th anniversary of Trin- ity church, Newtown, Saturday.
 Max Foltz has left his position with the New England Quartz Co. and re- turned last week to his old home in New York.
 The Mine Hill Quarry Co. are having a new carpenter shop built 16 20 feet on the south side of their blacksmith shop at Rockside.
 George Bennett of New Milford, MT and Mrs Egbert Shelton and two children of Milton and William John sor of Woodville were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs Henry D. Bennitt.
 Joseph Frizzell has taken a position with Andrew Puchala at his black smith shop at the Center to learn the trade. Dr H. E. Garlick was called, last Monday, to form an autopsy on the fine colt which Seth Warner lost, and found its death was caused by the of a blood vessel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
KILLED BY THE CARS.

A little girl of two summers belong ing to Andrew Drobis living at Swift S bridge was struck and instantly killed by the North bound express about noon on Saturday, last. Mrs Drobis left the little one in the house in charge of the older children while she went to the field below. On hearing the train stop she rushed back to find the lifeless body of her little one just as those in charge of the train were picking it up. The bereaved family have the smpathy of the entire com munity.
 The c. B. baseballl nine of this place defeated the Housatonic nine from Massachusetts on Saturday last by score of six to nothing. Stillson twirled the ball and being well sup ported, gave the Massachusetts boys a warm reception, but we hope they won't be discouraged and will come again.
 o. w. Marcy and wife of South Kent, Peter Skiff and Mrs Charles Skiff of Kent, R. Swift and wife of Cheshire, Frederick Hall of Danbury, Marietta Hall and Mrs Jennie Lath- rop of New Milford and Mrs John
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

It is hoped the Washington Grange fair, this year, will be unusually fine, under direction of Mrs Dodge, Mrs Mason and Prof Hollister.
 The 9Sth reunion of the Eighth Con- necticut Regiment Veteran Associa- tion was held at Ocean Beach, New London, September IT, and S5 of the old members were in attendance. Bus mess meeting was called at Il o'clock. It was voted to meet next year on September F, at Norwich the home of Gov. Andrews and Gen Harland. The fol- lowing officers were chosen: President, Gen Edward Harland; vice president, Col Thomas Sheffield; secretary and treasurer, T. E. Hawley; chaplain, s. Jay Nettleton. A bountiful shore dinner was provided at Wordell's res taurant. One comrade over 80 years came from California to meet those he had not seen since the war closed.
 Fifteen of the members had passed over on the other shore, the past year. | s Il
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
Hubbell Bros.
 Derby, Conn.

members are still living. s. J. Kettle ton of this town was present. EsN
 Miss Alice Peck has entered Smith college.
 Miss Ellen Woodruff has returned.to Vassar college.
 Curtis Woodruff, who held a position at the club house for the summer, has gone back to Storrs Agricultural col lege.
 Miss Mary Brinsmade has returned to Vassar. --
 Mrs Van Sinderen has been enter taining a party of young people at Glenholm.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
West Cornwall.
AN ENJOYABLE DANCE.

The dance given by George Crosby, Frank Bedat, George Cole and Ed ward D. Cartwright, last Friday even- ing, at Masonic hall, was not very well attended, but those who did take advantage of this rare opportunity to enjoy themselves, were amply repaid for the music and refreshments were exceptionally fine. The committee went down into their pockets for the decfciency and say they are not going to be discouraged, but keep up the good work till the general public real izes what good clean evenings en- tertaainment is to be had in our fine village hall.
 George H. Beck from Yalesville and John Salewski from Brookfield were at their respective homes over Sunday.
 John Monroe of Danbury spent Fri day at the home of J. H. Adams.
 Miss Alice Brundage has returned to her home at South Norwalk.
 Mrs Julia c. Nickerson returned. Saturday, from a weeks visit with her son in Torrington.
 James Clark again entertained a house full of company from the city from Saturday till Monday.
 Attorney Nickerson had business in Sharon, Friday and Saturday of last week.
 Miss Mary Morse went to the hospi- tai at Pittsfeld, last week. She was accompanied by Nurse Wheaton.
 R. F. Smith and his daughter, Miss Lillian, have been quite seriously i'll.
 Anthony Miller, who has been caring for Dr Stevens horses, has had to give up the job now that school has com menced, and Raymond Roraback is now driving for the doctor.
 Attorney Bosler of New York was in town again on business from Wednes- day till Sunday.
 w. R. Van Deusen has been enter taining house full of friends.
 s. w. Lane is at present acting as janitor at the chapel.
 A number from here attended the ball game at Cornwall Bridge, last Saturday.