Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-04-23
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> PERSONAL
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Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Preble went uE
to Denver Yesterday.
James Cullison went up to Canon City
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. James Cullison spent Sunday in
| Las Animas with her mother, Mrs. Cad
man.
The Ladies of Woodcraft gave a very
enjoyable social in X. of P. hall last Fri
day evening.
Mrs. M. U. Randel came down from
Denver on Tuesday. for visit with Rocky
Ford friends.
Mrs. H. G. Sigman left on Sunday for
Kansas City, to make an extended visit
with her sisters.
W. E. Tobbs of Colorado Springs spent
the fore part of the week at the v. A.
Moore home in this city.
Miss Jennie Walker returned Tuesday
from Las Animas after weeks visit
with her father. J. A. Walker.
Miss Opha Lantz returned to Liberal.
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months visit with Rocky Ford friends.
Mrs. J. B. Wieland and daughter Alice,
OF la Junta, spent Sunday in this city
with Mrs. V. A. and Miss Grace Moore.
H. J. Sprinkler left for his old home in
Elmwood. Kan. last night. in response to
telegram informing him Of the death Of
, n eeraared couein
On Sunday evening Rev. Beaver Of the
Baptist church will preach the first Of
three springtime sermons: "House-
cleaning" Sowing" and "Reaping."
Rocky Ford friends Of Mrs. Ida A..
Lewis will be grieved to hear that news
was on Wednesday received that she was
dangerously III at her home in FL Paso.
Tex.
Members OF the Yeoman lodge arc re-
quested to note that J. L. Watsonlhas been
elected correspondent. to take the place
of E. c. Sleeth. who last week moved to
Sugar City.
Mrs. z. T. Roberts departed on Sunday
for her old home in Maeomb. ILL.,, where
.he expects to visit for the summer III
the doctor can stand her absenee) with
parents and friends.
The X. X. Kolts will cross bats with
the Swink nine at the Fair Grounds on
Sunday afternoon. This is the opening
game Of the season and large crowd
will no doubt turn out and root and help
the boys win their first game.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Ford announce the
engagement Of their daughter Myra to
MIR. Fred P. Bates Of Willismspors. Pa.
Mr.. Bates has recently been employed as
chemist for the A. 3. S. Co.. and is likely
to be a permanent resident Of Rocky
Ford.
Mrs. J. r. Cunningham on Wednesday
entertained large party Of lady friends
at 200 o'clock luncheon. The after
noon was given in honor Of Mrs. Eugene
Silyerman of Milwaukee. and was most
delightfully."- spent by everyone present.
The Outlaws" were held up last Sun
day FOR q game. This is the first game
the team has lost-and the first it has
played as well. The score wss 6 to 2.
The opposing team was well organized.
bu. as yet they have not decided upon a
name.
Rev. w. o. Beekner. District Secretary
Of the Brethren Sunday Schools Of South
western Kansas and Colorado. will preach
in the German Baptist church on Sunday
evening. The reverend gentleman is en-
his way to the Philippine lsla.ds, where
he has accepted a three-year position as
school teacher.
P. Mounts left yesterday for. Las
Cruces. N. NJ. to assist Ianthus Todd in
looking after the eantsloupe planting and
culture for Lyon & CoReins. He expects
to enjoy his stay IN New Mexico much
more than usual this time, for Mrs.
Mounts went along to keep him company.
They will be away from Rocky Ford
about three months.
Last Friday evening the pastors and
superintendents Of the several Rocky
Ford churches met to plan house to
house canvass Of the city. Ths
object is to &c. eonplets religious
census Of the population. The canvass Is
to bs made on May 6 and it is hoped that
at every home the workers will receive
cordial welcome and ready assistance.
To provide themselves with new and
up-to-date music the Rocky Ford Concert
Band will give a social dance in Bijou
amusement hall this tFriday, evening.
Invitations have been issued. but don't
fail to attend the dance IL you haven't re-,
eeived an invite. You'il be made welcome
and get the worth o! your tieke: in enjoy