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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14

Manager Brown of the Electric Light
Co. has purchased the Weist residence
on South l4th street, and moved into it
this week.
Miss Irene MCLEOD left Wednesday
for her home in Bedford. Ia, after a few
weeks visit with her cousin Miss Camp
bell of the Woman's Exchange. Miss
MeCleod spent a part of her vacation
visit in tnp to Manitou and the Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Golf will leave next
week for an extended pleasure trip.
They propose spending month in yell
lowstone Park and will then tour the
Pacific coast by easy stages, taking in all
the large cities and places Of interest
They expect to be away about eight
months.
While assisting in carrying heavy bar
Of iron at the sugar factory on Tuesday
evening Jack Kellogg had his right hand
caught and severely mashed between the
bar and piece of machinery. His middle
finger was SO badly crushed that It wal
found necessary to amputats the member
between the first and second joints.
l. D. Hale come in Sunday to spend .
few months at his home in this city ant
incidentally look after the eantoloup.
business in this vicinity for the H. Wood,
Co. At the close Of the cant season II
California. Dodge took trip to Chicago
to visit the headquarters Of the company
for whom he has been doing business fol
several years and he was much imprsssst
with the way they do things on Soutl
! Water street.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
MOTOR CLUB
Rocky Ford Auto Owners and Driv-
ers Organize.

A well attended meeting Of automobile
owners and drivers was held in this city
on Tuesday evening when the organiza-
ton of the Rocky Ford Motor Club was
perfected. The following officers were
elected:
President-George Daring.
Vice President-Dr. B. e. Moody.
Seeretary-B. A. shelton.
Treasurer Pollock.
The purpose of the Motor Club is to
strive to create better feeling between
farmers and drivers of devil wagons;
to work for better roads and to see that
tourists receive courteous treatment and
a square deal.
The club has a good membership to
start with, and the prospects are that it
will before long be one of the strongest
organizations in Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
CEASE sR{EF!Bf GB SIDEWALKS
Council Makes Obnoxious
Habit a Misdemeanor
MAPLE AVENUE -
TO Be GRADED
City Treasurer Babcock Tenders f1la
Resignation Is He d About to
Leave Town.

The city council got down to business
last Tuesday evening. after many sbor-
tive attempts during the past few weeks
bseauss Of sickness or absence from town
Of some Of the city fathers.
Mayor Pollock was unavoidably detain-
cd upon professional duties and Alderman
Sprinkler took his place and succeeded in
keeping Alderman Amos. Award. Gaugsr
and Latson to q steady grind Of business
for about three hours.
Tho splitting ordinance came up early
in the game and was passed upon It's
third reading. It viii hereafter b .
misdsmsanor to sxpsctorats upon the
sidewalks Of Rocky Ford. and II you wish
to avoid fine take . short cut TO an
alley or the middle Of the street whsn
you want to spit
Building permits wsrs granted to W.
4. Montss and J. I. Ivsy.
George T. Babeoek tsndsrsd his rssia-
nation as custodian Of the city finances.
giving ~ his reason that he intended
leaving Rocky Ford within a short time.
The resignation was temporarily laid
upon the table. and George will have to
serve as treasurer for a few days yet.
An impounding ordinance was taken up
and passed its frat reading.
The street commissioner was ordered
to have Maple avenue. north Of City
Park, brought to street grade. and an
arc light was ordered placed at the inter-
section Of Beach avenue and Main street
during the Fair.
Several bills were passed and tho
council adjourned until this friday evon-
ing. when Treasurer Babeock's resigna-
ton will be taken up.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
THREE GOOD CITIZENS CALLED
In the Short Space Of "a Hours-com-
bined Age Almost 1870 Years
J, n. KELSAi

), h-
After short struggle John M. Kelsay,
proprietor Of the South Side Dairy and a
man well known and highly esteemed in
this community, succumbed to typhoid
fever at l o'clock on Sunday morning.
A large number of friends attended the
funeral services. which were held in the
Methodist church at 1880 O'Clock on
Tuesday morning. Rev. Potashinsky off,
ciating. Interment was in Valley View
cemetery. The following biogra phieal
sketch of deceased is published by request
Of the family. by whom it was prepared:
John Marshall Kelsay was born at
Lewis Creek. Shelby county. Indiana.
March 20, 1865. Here he lived his boy
hood days. While attending college at
Danville. Ind. he met and married stu
dent, Miss Flora S. Harrison of Sturgis.
Mich. Their home for three years was
on farm in northern Indiana. Selling
the farm he bought a general merehand-
ise business in Upton county. but had to
give it up in three years because of in
jury to health by being shut in. Going to
Hartford, in the gas belt, he again took
up farming and continued there until Mrs.
Kelsay's health required change. Com
ing to Colorado he here met the greatest
grief that came to him in the death Of his
little daughter Pearl and Mrs. Kelsay's
father in the same week. For three years
they lived west of Rocky Ford. then
moved to their present home 2Is miles
south. where they have lived almost eight
years and have run the dairy for nearly
five years. He leaves his wife and three
sons-Harry. Everest and Kenneth-also
an only brother. J. H. Kelsay. to mourn
his early loss. Mr.. Kelsay was devoted
member of the M. E. church for % years
and we feel that he has entered into a
most beautiful rest with his Lord, and is
smiling his benedietion on the many
friends and neighbors. who have shown
their regard by helping his loved ones in
their time Of trial.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14

comparatively short time ago his activity
and vigorous appearance was . constant
surprise to those who knew his age. The
deceased had amassed = comfortable
competency before coming to this city
and he had invested largely in residence
property. besides owning considerable
stock in the Maltby Drug Co.. propristors
Of the City Drug Store.
Roln c. Maltby was a kindly. affable
gentleman. highly esteemed by everyone.
and the sincere sympathy Of all is sx-
tended the sorrowing widow and family
Of seven children. who are Mesdamss
C. R. Cornelius and R. N. Pollock Of
Rocky Ford; Mrs. H. P.< Haffertant
Chicago. ILL.,, Mrs. c. M. Shelton and H.
R. Maltby. Holly, Colo. W. r. Maltby.
Fooseland. ILL.,. and W. W. Maltby. Mnns-
apolis. MINI.
A large eoncourss Of friends and rsla-
tivss assembled at the late home Of de-
ceased. 5l2 South Main street. on Tues
day afternoon at o'clock. Funeral SER
vices were conducted by Mrs. Louise
Norris Clark Of the First Church Of
Christ, Scientist lntsrment was In
Valley View eemetsry. whore the SER
vices were in charge Of Rocky Ford
Lodge. I. o. o. F., Of which order de-
ceased was an honored member.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
M. D. L. HAoHr


At the home Of his son-in-law. Frank
Soule, three miles west Of town. at 2
O'Clock on Monday morning, Marquis D.
Lafayette HaiRht. another esteemed
pioneer Of the Arkansas Valley. passed
away after a severe struggle against an
insiduous disease Of the throat The
news Of his demise was a severe shock
to his large circle Of Rocky Ford friends.
many Of whom had not heard Of his i'll
ness. and the expressions Of grief are
many and sincere.
Deceased was born in Pennsylvania on
April 8. ls45. In early life he moved
with his parents to Delaven. Minn..
where he resided until March. 1894.
when he moved TO the vicinity Of Rocky
Ford, where he has since resided. On
Jan. 2e, 1871. he was united in marri-
age to Miss Mary E. Salisbury. who sur
wives him. Besides the sorrowing widow,
four children are left to mourn his de-
mise. They are: Mrs. Florence Sou!e.
Mrs. Blaneh Dautrich. Grace and Frank
Eight. all of Rocky Ford.
Ttniatives from Minnesota, Texas and
Oregon are on the way to attend the
funeral, which will be held from the late
home Of deceased at 9 O'Clock tomorrow
Saturday morning. Rev. S. c. Green.
officiating.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
r. c. MALrBY

At an early hour on Sunday morning
death summoned one Of the pioneer eiti-
zsns Of Rocky Ford in the person Of R. C.
Maltby. The summons was not unex-
psetsd. as Mr.. Maltby's health had been
failing for some time and about a month
ago he contracted an attack Of typhoid
fever. which in his weakened condition he
was unable to successfully combat. Al
the time Of his demise he had reached the
ripe old age Of Is years. month and IL
days.
When Mr.. Maltby first came to Rock,
Ford. in August, 1890. It 10 said that HI
had to Be carried from the train upon a
strstehsr. but In our splendid climate hi
health was soon built up. and until but 4
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
THAT WONDERFUL WHEAT
"Alaska" but q New Name for Very
Inferior Grain

A few weeks ago the Enterprise pub
ishsd an account OF recently discovered
wheat that was yielding fabulous returns
to the fortunate diseoverer. The wheat
was called Alaska" and it was stated
that limited amount would be sold this
year for S25 a bushel. Farmers were
advised to hurry in their orders for this
veritable gold mine. but have not fallen
victims to tho get-rich-quiek scheme.
Tho following letter and its reply will ex-
plain the fraud:
Cheyenne. Wyo., July %. 1903.
Prof. W. n. olin. Agricultural
College. Fort Collins. Colo.
my Dear olin:-
81 incloso herewith paper published in
Denver containing an article which you
will notice on the front page about the
seven headed wheat; also circular
which is being distributed here. and be-
ieve that the suckers are being led to buy
this even at the exorbitant prices. The
Denver man who seems to be pushing
this is an alleged government agent a
statistieian, | believe.
81 have seen head Of the wheat that
is being exhibited here. and it is the seven
headed wheat that has been tried out in
Colorado for years. 1t Is true that it gives
a heavy yield per acre. but | understand
that 1t does not stand the mill. and is
therefore valueless. Also, | understand
that it is impractical in any country
where there is apt to be any wind. and
therefore if these items are facts. as un-
derstand them, the sale of the wheat
under such advertising is no more than
Misrepresentation.
81 have sent a copy of the paper and
circular to Hon. James Wilson Of the
Department of Agriculture. but | would
like to have letter from you to publish
in the local newspapers. You may write
the letter as a personal letter in answer
to this in order that we may prevent any
further loss by imposition on the farmers
Of our country. Il strikes me as imposi-
ton bordering almost upon fraud.
kindly do not lose any time in replying
to this in order that we can save our
farmers some money. As a matter oi
fact, think that If it is such an imposition
as believe. it would be the duty of your
College to issue bulletin to the farmers
Of Colorado and issue the bulletin in the
Denver newspapers.
"Yours very truly
JOHN 7. Burns, Secretary"
ANSWER
Fort Collins, Colo, July /, 9oe
"John T. Burns, Secretary Industrial clut
Of Cheyenne.
"Dear Mr.. Burns
"Your favor Of the 2sth received.
an panied to know that some un.
serupulous persons are seeking 70 deeeiy.
our industrious farmers. desiring bette
milling wheat by foisting upon them th'
so-eould Alaska wheat as a superior
milling wheat Of high yielding quality.
Through the courtesy Of Mr.. Halss,
G. Rhoadss. Of Denver. Professor Knorl
and myself have been privileged to maxi
. study Of this wheat in the field. W.
seeded it by the side Of known Egyptian
or Seven Headed wheat and have studiet
both whsats from termination t.
maturity. The two wheats arc absolutel,
identical. After harvest we will max,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
". SHl.AZu

A young Japanese Iaborer. died yester-
day morning at the City hospital. where
he had been taken few Gays ago. suffer-
ing from an aggravated attack Of typhoid
fever. Funeral arrangements will not be
made until a brother in California is
heard from.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
KIDNAPPER HAS
been CAPTURED
BY Sheriff Potter and a Posse
of Deputies
DESPERATE PUT UP
A BOLD BLUFF

Bat the Officers had Him Covered
with Winchesters and no Surreu.
dered Without q Shot
4 telephone dispatch yesterday brought
the welcome Information to Marshall
croop that the desperate who couple
q weeks ago gave he and companion =
most unpleasant days sxpsrisnes-as re-
ported in the Enterprise at the time
was captured by Sheriff Potter and
posse near Lamar yesterday morning.
The dsspsrado-who it develops is not
Starr. the party who pulled of the Amity
bank robbery. but an ex-conviet named
copsland-had q cache near Prowsrs in
which was found part Of the loo. taken
In the Wiley cleanup. and he will prob
ably be held for trial in Prowers county.
But meager details Of the capture have
been received but it is said that the fell
low attempted to put up a fight until he
saw the officers weapons covering him.
when he surrendered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-08-14
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends and the
Oddfellows for their kindness during our
recent bereavement.
MRS. r. C, MRLTBY AND FAMILY.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
Eva backward.

Thursday evening, Dec. 3. just as the
Angelus bell reminded the inmates of
Holy Cross hospital of the angels mes
sage to the lowly Maid of Nazareth, -
the Angel of Death lowered over the
couch of one Of earths fairest flowers
and transplanted it to the garden of
Paradise: for at that moment the pure
young soul of Eva Hackwarad. one of
st. Mary's cherished pupils, winged its
flight to heaven. Her death. due TO ap-
pendicitis, was wholly unexpected. and
came as a shock to all: for only four
days had elapsed since the symptoms of
the dread malady had appeared. and all
that kind attention on the part of
nurses and medical skill could suggest
was resorted to in order to spare her
precious life. Her last moments We're
sweetened by the presence of her fond,
devoted mother She was still so young
had seen only eighteen summers, but
though she would have welcomed re-
turn to health for the sake of her loved
parents, she was resigned to the will
of her Maker: for no death may be
He who orders all things measures time
by the heartbeats of His love. Her
quiet gentleneSs, her unobtrusiveness
and amiable disposition have wreathed
her name with immortelles at her con-
vent school. To her friends and class
mates she leaves a rich legacy of beau
t1ful lessons by her modest, una assuming
disposition and her close application to
study. Her. death has brought mourn
ing to all at st. Mary's, where during
the period Of her short stay, she had
endeared herself to her teachers and
fellow students.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
LAURELHURsT TRANSFERRED.
Suburban Residence Tract Decided to
Trust Company as Trustee
for Syndicate.

The deed to the last remaining prop
erty available for suburban residences
on the east bench was yesterday trans.
ferred to the Salt Lake Security 4
Trust company as trustees for q syn
dicate composed partly of local capt.
talists and partly of outside investors.
The property, which is known as Lau-
relhurst, comprises 10 acres. and the
price paid is given out as 100000. The
deal was contaminated some months
ago. although the deed was only re-
corded yesterday.
The tract is situated immediately
east of Westminster Heights and is at
the present time about mile and q
half from the Sugar House car line.
The property will be cut UP into one
acre lots and placed upon the market
Nearly the entire tract is now under
cultivation. and forty bushels of wheat
10 the acre We're raised upon this
ground last year. 1t is also spIendidly
adapted for fruit orchards. and there
is ample water for irrigation purposes
A tract Immediately adjoining this
property was recently sold for $50 per
acre The main Parley's canyon con-
duit passes through the property. as
do the high tension wires which carry
current to this city. The proposed line
of the LeGrande Young electric road
on Twenty third street will pass the
property when completed
No more desirable place for a future
home. 1t commands a view of the en-
tire valley. and with acre lots will
make an ideal family home.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
Church Universal

the number of converts TO the church
| IN this country has convinced US that
| three or four times $4,000 are received
every year. Unfortunately, every esti-
| mate must be regarded more or less as
guesswork so long as we have no reli-
able or certified statistics. Very few of
the religious orders of the secular clergy
engaged in giving missions keep rec
ords of the converts made, and even the
| one which reports them most carefully
does not always distinguish between
| those who are received on account, as
Well as on the Oeca sion, of the missions,
ana those who have been kept waiting
for pastors for the instructions which
are usually given to converts during the
missions. Only sixteen of the dioceses
report the number of converts, 1000 in
all put these are not by any means the
largest dioceses, nor those in which
conversions are the most numerous.
A province of one religious order in
which about 100 men have been engaged
in the sacred ministry has averaged
l,ooO converts for the last twenty-five
years. At this rate, every 900 priests
would receive about 10 900 converts, and
the whole number of priests actually
engaged in the ministry would receive
at least 100000 yearly This figure NAV
appear very large, but it is very small
when one takes into account the num-
Der of priests and the number of relig-
ious, of women particularly. who lead
lnqulrers into the church: and it is
small also in comparison to the num-
Der OF Catholics and TO the vast non
catholic population they influence
Rarely is any Jealous priest without
convert under instruction, and in hun
dreds of converts the chapel is fire.
quently the scene of a baptism at which
priest and neophyte meet the first time.
1t would be interesting to know the
number of Catholics who have come
INTO the church under such auspices. as
contrasted with the number due chiefly
or solely TO missions in cur churches;
and there would be additional interest
IN knowing what proportion Of each set
of converts remains faithful.-The Mes
senger.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
The Salt Lake Symphony Concert.

The music editor of this paper deeply
regrets that owing to much important
work last week, a criticism of the Sym
phony concert could not be written.
The first concert was given on Sunday
afternoon, Nov. %, in the new Colonial
theatre, on which occasion j. j. McCleI-
Ian made his first appearance in the
role Of successor to Arthur Shepherd
who resigned last summer. OF course
there is no question about Mr.. Shep-
herds musicianship, and comparisons at
best are odious. but certainly Mr. Nc
Clellan did splendid work with the or
chestra in a short time Virile, beau
tiful and sonorous in tone, playing with
excellent precision, splendidly respon-
sive to the baton of the conductor, the
program gave much enjoyment to the
large audience. Mr.. Mcclellan shows
more warmth in his conducting than
Mr.. Shepherd. The latter seemed more
precise his beat lighter, and one got
the impression that a fine. acute metra-
nome was busy" but Mr.. Mcclellan
more warmth of musical feel
ing, at times a slight disregard for me-
chanical tempo, but throughout the
listener feels that the musicians and
conductor are one. Mr.. Mcclellan will
certainly prove an able conductor and
the best wishes of the community are
for him and his musicians.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Brewster's Millions"

The Cohan and Harris comedians.
with Robert ODER in the leading role.
will present the years biggest comedy
success. "BreWster'S Millions" at the
Salt Lake theatre Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday,, and matinee.
The company is large and the players
are well cast. From a scenic stand
point 'BreWster'S Millions" is proba-
bly, the heaviest and most massive pro-
duction carried on tour this season.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
The Number Of Converts.

The number of converts to the Cath
ole church in the United States is en-
gaging the attention of our brethren in
Europe. The figures published in con-
nection with reports of the missions.
preached in our churches, seem great
10 those who do not keep in mind the
relative value OF statistics. Fifteen
thousand, the estimated yearly number
of converts in England, is very large in
proportion to 25,000 for the United
States, since the Catholics of England
are only one-fifth Of our number, and
only one-eighth of the whole number of
Inhabitants. whereas We are about one
sixth Of our total population.
Careful and repeated inquiry about
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
OGDEN, UTAH.
(Snecial CorresnondenceO

Especial Correspondence
Judge w. L. Maginnis and City At
torney James DeVinne went to Ely last
week on legal business.
Christmas shopping does not indicate
empty purses. The stores are in holt
day attire and most attractive.
Miss Maize O'Neill is ragged at the
Weber Stake academy classifying and
cataloguing the works of the library
an extensive and valuable one.
The masses at ST. Joseph's church on
the Feast of the Immaculate Concep-
ton were said at and o'clock. At
the latter Miss Shields of the ben Hur'
company sang Gounod's Ave Maria. =
with exquisite ease and melody. She
has rich contralto voice, which filled
the edifice and thrilled the hearts of the
worshippers After mass Benediction of
the Most Holy Sacrament was given.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12

IN THE DISTRICT COURT. IN AND
Lena Corless. plaintiff VS.. Joseph H.
CorIess, defendant. Summons
The state of Utah to said defendant
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service of
this summons upon YOU if served within
the county in which this action is brought
otherwise within thirty days after serv-
ice. and defend the above entitled action
and in case of your failure so to do. tudg-
ment will be rendered against you &C
cording to the demand of the complaint.
which has been filed with the clerk of
said court This action is brought to
recover a judgment oissolving the bonds
of matrimony heretofore existing be-
tween you and the plaintiff
n. j. SHECK ELL.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
P O. Address. No. 162 South Main
Street Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
Separated.

Some men are fond of work. and
others are not, said WILDER. Take
Dawson. for instance. He is welded to
his work
Not now" said Hickenlooper. Hes
been divorced"
Divorced? What do you mean?'
asked WILDER.
He was bounced last Saturday." said
Observation-Disclosures Lippincotts
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
OBITUARY..
Ward.

The death of Mrs. Dennis Ward
which occurred recently. caused deep
sorrow in the hearts of all who knew
her A devoted mother, a loving wife
and kindly neighbour, her life was in
every way wholly Christian To her
loving children. who sadly mourn her
loss. is extended the deep sympathy of
a legion of friends. May her gentle
soul rest in peace.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE

BY order of the board of directors. made
on the 23d day of November 1908. the
above delinquent sale was postponed until
Wednesday, December Is, 1908. at 10
o'clock a. m. at the office of the com
pany JOHN M'KEAGJTE
Secretary
Office 26s South West Temple street
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-12-12
Delinuuent Notice.

EUTONIA MINING & MILLING COM
pany. Principal place of business 269 South
| West Temple street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Notice: There are delinquent upon the
! following described stock on account of
assessment No. 20 of one-fourth % OF
one cent per share levied on the 23d day
of September 1908 the several amounts
set opposite the names of the respective
Shareholders rs follows tn-Wit.