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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-01-19
Annua, Report of Health Officer.

To the Honorable Board of Mayor
and Aldermen,
Gentlemen: | beg to submit the fol-
lowing report. giving summary of
conditions during the past year. Dur
ing the year of 1911 we had in Rocky
Ford a rather limited epidemic OF
measles. fourteen cases being report
ed, with no deaths; widespretd cpl
Gem;c al whooping- cough with one
death; likewise a widespread epidem-
ic of chicken-pox with one death. An
outbreak of scarlet fever occurred
carly in the year. which had involved
two families before it was discover
ed. There was no spreading of the
disease after quarantine was estab-
lished. Six cases occurred. with one
death. Note that whooping cough.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Colo.
December 30, 1911
Notice is hereby given that Lewis q, Law
renee. assignee of Mariiia A. Koontz. OF
rimpas. Colorado. who, on November 8, 1900
made Desert Land Entry. No. 09l72 for SW a.
section ., Township 20 s., Range 81 W., 9th
to make Fical Proof, to establish claim To the
land above described. before the United
States Land Office. at Pueblo, Colorado, on the
9Th day of February, 1912
Claimant names as witnesses: Dora F. Law
renee. !. NJ. Jordln and J. IL. Kelar OF Timpns
RADIO ' WV
Not coal land. J,w. Uawley
Jan 5-Feb Up Rerlsier.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-01-19
Notice

The Annual Meeting Of the stockholders
OF The White Rock Reservoir Co. will be
held at the office of the company at
Rocky Ford. Colorado on Monday Feb, S
1917. for the purpose of electing officers
OF the company for the ensuing year; and
considering and acting upon any other
business before said meeting.
BY order of the board of directors.
D. T. WHITLOCK.
Secretary White Rock Reservoir Co.
Rocky Ford. Colorado Jan. S A. D. 1912
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-01-19
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
Estate of David H. Nicely. Deceased.

EstHte OF DaVIu II, NeeIy' DeceHseu.
The undersigned. having been appointed
Executor of the last Will of David H. Nicely
late of the County of ltero. In the State or
Colorado deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the County Court of
said Otero County. at the Court House In In
Junta. in said County. on Monday. the 29th
day of January, A. D. 1912. at the hour of 10
o'clock A. NJ. OF said day. at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 10 attend for the pur-
pose of having the same ajusted. All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested 70 make
Dated at Rocky Ford. Colorado. this IS til.
day Of December, A. ID. 1911.
r. Y HAUCK, Executor
of the estate of David H. Nicely, Deceased
GLENN g. GOBLIN Attorneys.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-01-19
Total from all causes

per thousand population. which is
near the average death rate for the
whole country. But there were s
deaths by violence in our community
last year. Deducting these and we
have an average per thousand OF I3. 5
a fairly good result. But far from
what it should be. There are cities
running as low as per thousand
These are towns with intelligent up
to-date sanitary ordinances. An or
dinance providing for dairy inspection
and the testing of all dairy cows for
tuberculosis. would save life and
health. and is provided by most towns
with the pretensions of Rocky Ford
Rigid inspection of animals before
slaughtering and OF the meat after
wards. should likewise be provided. i.
Regulations compelling more inn
maculate cleanliness of stables. barn
yards. door yards and all lots and
premises in town would save some
lives.
All OF these things. together with
sewerage connection. | have asked of
have obtained nothing. | have found
the effort to protect and preserve the
public health in Rocky Ford. without
the necessary laws, much like the task
of making bricks without straw"
By educating the public through the
papers, by enforcing the few health
ordinances we have. by coaxing,
pleading and sometimes by bluffing.
| have done something to keep down
the death rate.
But give me the ordinances asked
for. together with sufficient money
to enforce them. and competent sal
ary. and | will agree to lower the
death rate of the town by or per
thousand within three years. l will
agree to put up guarantee bond of
the amount OF whatever salary is paid.
that this reduction will be made.
That will mean the saving of more
than score OF lives in Rocky Ford
every year.
One of the proposed and needed
sanitary measures, the sewerage con-
nection. will cost the municipality
nothing. The enforcement of the
others will cost something. But is
not the saving of twentv and more
lives annually worthy OF even big
expense?
II could go out and tag the TWEEN
ty individuals who will die this year
in Rocky Ford because of wanted
sanitary reforms. and if in that twen-
ty ! could with certaintv put one of
the tags on member of each of your
families. methinks the needed ordi-
nanccs would be quickly obtained
Most OF the deaths. probably all OF
them, will be in other families. Does
that relieve you of responsibility?
Modern science shows that the teach
ing which the Almighty gave when
the world was new. is still emphatic
ally true, thou art thy brothers
keeper" And to you and to all city
fathers it is especially applicable.
Respectfully submitted,
L. P. BARBOUR.
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GETS CUSTER RELICS
Widow Gives Collection to Ma
tionaI Museum.
COAT WORN AS A SCOUT
Was Used by General in Fights
Against Indians.
UNIQUE SABER Is INCLUDED
White Towel Utilized as Flag of
Truce at Appomattox Also
in Collection.

An interesting collection recently has
been installed in the Hall of History in
the National Museum. consisting of arti-
cles donated and lent by Mrs. George n.
Custer widow of Brevet Maj. Gen.
George y. Custer. l.. S. a.
Gen. Custer is probably best remem-
bcred for his achievements in the many
Indian fights i'll which he participa ted,
and by his record as an Indian scout.
The collection includes menento of this
phase of his career, in the form of the
white buckskin coat in which he has been
most often pictured as a plainsman and
scout. This coat is in excellent condition.
and looks as if the general had just re-
moved il and hung il up. 1t has deep
collar and cuffs, and is heavily fringed
with slashed buckskin trimmings. The
pockets are made much as in modern
sporting coats, while the buttons are of
the regular army pattern of the period
This coat calls to mind the services Gen
Custer rendered the government in the
campaigns against The Sioux in 1879 and
1876. in the last of which, the battle of
the Little Big Horn. he met his death.
Accompanying the coat is yellow
plumed cavalry helmet and buckskin
gauntlet. both worn during his active
service against the Indians from 1866 to
1876. while lieutenant colonel 7th Cav
airy. L S. \
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GETTING TO WORK EARLY.
Wilson and Marshall Association
Will Hold Meeting Tonight.

Representatives j. J.. Henry of Texas,
d. A. Russell of Missouri and Richard r.
Connell of New York are announced to
deliver addresses at meeting of the
Wilson and Marshall Association at its
headquarters. suite :ao Southern building.
this evening at o'clock.
All the democratic governors demo-
cratic mayors of cities of more than
10000 population. democratic national
committee members and members of the
democratic national campaign committee
have been elected honorary members of
the association. The officers are:
President Charles A. Douglas: vice
presidents. Or. Harvey W. Wiley, Henry
l.. Davis; secretary. DIR. Clarence j,
owens: treasurer. Charles w. Darr: cor
responding secretary, DIR. Arthur Ramsay
sergeant-at-arms. Maurice j. Connors.
Executive and campaign committee
Charles A. Douglas. Clarence j. Owens.
Charles w. Darr. Henry T.. Davis. Walter
A. Johnston. George p. Hoover. T. T.
Benton jr., William W. Bride and Fulton
r. Gordon.
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with the greater ease. in view of its scant
width. because of the absence OF the Gus
tomary rows Of deck chairs occupied by
lounging passengers Aside from herself
and madame. indeed there was apparent
ly no one on board the changeling Gym
thia without some pressing business at
that hour: the majority OF the snip $
company was invisible.
A lanky man in a rusty blue coat was
pacing the bridge. his manner lis;less: A
sturdy fellow. without distinguishing
livery. was standing his trick at the
wheel. Another person in the blue and
languor of authority was directing the
activities of three seamen about the life
boats, which were being prepared against
emergency in accordance with the Gus
tomary routine of ship on the day she
leaves port.
TO he continued tomorrow
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What of the STYLES and Qualit

| bodied flavor of it. by the way. have
you seen him this morning.
| Cynthia shook her head In smiling
negation
you should-though ] dare say he's
| gone below TO get some sleep. Ny dear
/ he's the most tragic thing YOU ever laid
eyes on. He's been up all night, and this
morning he has bad taste in his mouth
and the cares OF the known world on his
| shoulders. We've had a famous set-to
already" She chuckled again and sigh
ed. Il see I'm going to enjoy this trip
| after all-if it is unsettling for a woman
Of my years to CAD about this way :
No, don't sit down; j don't need to be
talked to. and you do need exercise Run
around the deck and take a look at this
old tub and let me know what you think
]! of her
!: Nothing reluctant. Cynthia obeyed.
making the circuit of the promenade deck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

One Of the most important questions
to be solved by the modern pastor is
that OF attracting the members of his
church during hot weather. While, or
course. many of the city churches are
left almost empty during the summer on
account Of the absence from their homes
witnesses the thronged city streets even
during the hottest weather can doubt
that there are sufficient people who
remain in town during the summer to
keep the churches well filled If only their
. services We're desired. Consequently there
are few clergymen now who are not max
ing some change in their church pro-
grams during the summer with view to
making them more attractive.
The custom Of holding out-of-door sery-
ices during the summer is becoming more
general each year. and this use calls into
play the ever-popular tent. In nearly
every city there are two or three
churches that have transferred their Sun
day evening service to large tent sit
uated within easy reach OF the car line,
so that it may become the attraction at
the end of a pleasant street car ride.
These tents are fitted UP with folding
chairs and portable pulpits or stands.
and usually are big enough to accOmmO-
date a larger congregation than the
church itself. Frequently there Will be
a still larger audience outside who will
get the benefit of the music if not OF
the other service The program Of the
tent service naturally Is less formal in
character than that held in the church.
The sermon is generally short. 1t may
take the form of an Illustrated lecture,
with the versatile stereopticon called
into play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Mail Clerk Charges Roof Leaked and
Made Him Ill.

Charging that the roof of "A mail car
leaked. and during severe rainstorm
June l., 1910, he contracted a cold and
pleurisy. John z. Maloney, a railway
mail clerk has brought suit against the
Southern Railway Company to recover
:h.pa damages.
Maioney SAYS he was engaged on his
duties "a the time. making a trip from
Washington to Greensboro. y. q. The
exposure. he claims. led 70 injuries which
necessitated an operation and prevented
him from performing his duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

HAT TRUNkS-ca-
pacity 6 TO Is hats-with
trays for wells. gloves.
etc. Former prices. $1,000
down to $1,000. Now
$500 down to 500.
WEEKEND TRUNKS.
Combination Hat. Shoe
and Waist Trunks.
Shoe Trunks. built to
carry shoes with trees.
Sportsmen's Trunks.
Golf Trunks. s. inches
long; light enough to
carry i'll the hand.
Carriage and Cab Trunks.
Motor Trunks. for tire
and rear of car.
Trunks built specially
for men.
Beckers w ardrob e
Trunks-steamer and full
sizes-acknowledged TO
be the peer of present
day Wardrobe Trunks.
All come under the ban
OF clearance at a sub
stantial reduction in price.
Every Travelling Bag. Suit
Case. Portmanteau, Kit Bag.
Visiting Case is reduced to
from II to $50 Off former prices.
All Ladies' Handbags reduced
25es.
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Coat He Was Married In,

There is also a blue regulation army of
ficers coat. with two starred straps, plush
collar and cuffs the coat which he wore
on the occasion of his marriage to Miss
Eliza beth Bacon. February Q. 1864
A straight cavalry saber of tremen-
dous size is also included in the collec-
ton Ii was a spoil of war captured by
Maj Drew. who presented ii to Gen.
custer. since he knew of no other man
able To WELD such a large weapon. 1t
has a Toledo blade on which is engra we'd
in spanish. DO not draw me without
cause, and do not sheathe me without
honor
A Virginia state flag. a prize of the gen
erals personal proWess. captured by him
in 1851. when a lieutenant. is also on
exhibition. II is supposed to be the first
standard captured by the Army of the
Potomac
One object of great historical signifi-
canoe. though of rather an unromantic
nature. Is half of white towel that
figured conspicuously in the battle jl/ I
preceding the surrender of Gen. Lee at
AppomattoX. 1t seems that while Gen
Lee had gone to the rear of the Con-
federate lines TO secure an interview with
Gen Grant. leaving Gen. Longstreet in
command. Gen. Gordon's division became
Iongstreet for assistance Not being
able TO furnish il at the time.
Iongstreet sent his inspector general
Maj r. NJ. Simms, TO suggest to Gordon
the sending of flag of truce to the Fed
erals requesting suspension of hos
tilities. pending the interview between
Lee and Grant.
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Sen1i=Annual
Clearance Sale
of Luggage.

Nearly so trunks of the in
in1itablc Becker quality are in
cIuded in this sale at materially
reduced Prices \ splendid op-
portunify Tor Yea 10 provide
needed luggage for the vacation
trip at considerable saving
The sale starts tomorrow. and
these specials illustrate the
values:
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Steamer Trunks.

Regulation length as prescribe
ed by s. $. companies; lengths
- to ~ inches. Made of vul-
canized fiber: also combination
of duck. fiber and rawhide.
Feather-weights as We'll as reg
ulars.
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Undiscovered Trunks.
Skirt Trunks.

Deep hat tray. i. to I skirt
TRAVIS and ample space for other
n~cessaries. length. Il and ~
inches. All fiber. duck and fiber
cody; rawhide binding. etc
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Historic Table.

Most important among this collection
of war relics is a little oval table of
wood, much battered and SCARED, on
which Gen. Grant wrote the letter con-
tanning the terms of surrender of Gen
Lee, at the home of Wilmer Mclean,
near Appomattox Court House, Va,
Immediately after this event the table
was purchased by Gen. Sheridan and
given to Gen. Custer as present for
his wife. Gen. Sheridan's letter Of pres
entation. dated April To- 1856 the day
following the surrender. which is included
i'm the collection. corroborates this state
ment.
The collection also includes a pin made
from piece of conch shell. once "A but
ton from the coat C Gen. Washington
presented by relative of the general IL
Custer Later Custer had IL mounted in
gold for his wife. who wore il for many
years as brooch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
HOT WEATHER RELIGIOUS WORK.
By Frederic ]. Haskin.

classes, one of which represented the
scenes Of Pilgrims Progress" and the
other showed conditions regarding that
particular city which the reformers were
given in a tent by the pastor of one
of the leading churches Of the city and
lit was extensively advertised that the
"Shirt-waist man would be especially
welcomed. Hundreds of coatless men We're
seen in the congregation. Aside from its
purpose of interesting men in the at
tendance upon Sunday religious services
this course of lectures had a powerful
influence in the campaign for political
purity.
The recent production OF several bibli-
cal dramas has called the attention of
many broad-min6ed
Production of ministers to the pos
Bible Dramas. nv drsn y. - ,ne
church OF TODAY For instance, THE
Book of job" as recently arranged. can
call into service large number of young
people for all It's parts 1t has been pro-
duced as an open-air drama in a number
Of cities this summer and by at Least
one church it was rendered on sum
mer evening by the young people of the
church in such a manner as to disarm
most of those who had at first been dis
posed to criticise the innovation. 1t was
"a large production and took in most or
the older students of the Sunday school
who that year attended more regularly
than in previous years because of their
interest in a play which illustrated one
Of the strongest lessons in biblical litera-
ture.
Where the meetings are held in tents
every possible care is taken to insure the
comfort of the attendants. In many
places ii has become quite the fashion
for women to attend these services with
out their hats despite the Injunction of
st. Paul. Even in open-air services of
conservative churches. where the women
still wear their hats and the men their
coats despite the high temperature, pro-
visions for comfort are not neglected.
Usually fans are supplied in liberal num-
bers, but one Of the latest innova tons
was recently made by generous old
lady. She volunteered to contribute SAM
tary drinking cups and an ice cooler SO
that those who came from some distance
cal cup OF cold water to refresh them
before or after the tent strvice.
One of the most important features Of
the summer religious service especially
II IL is held out
important Features of doors or in a
- ~. tent. is the music
% tAo "A"Sie' This differs ma
terially from that which forms a part
of the service ordinarily held in the
church. There is usually congregational
singing OF hymns more or less evan
selical in nature, in which all Join an
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Dress and General
Purpose Trunks.

FDR LADIES MD MEN
Those Of vulcaniZed nard fiber
beautiful exterior color Combl-
nations. dainty lining, quilted
tops. perfect tray arrangement
The very best and strongest
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Used Towel as Flag.

Following this suggestion. Gordon at
once dispatched Simms to the Federal
commander. Sheridan. with this request.
As Maj Simms galloped toward the
lines of the Fedcrals he searched his
haversack for something white TO cover
his advance. but found only a towel.
This he drew out and waved above his
head as he approached the enemy The
Union soldiers caught sight of the white
towel. held their fire, and under this
improvised flag Simms was allowed to
enter the lines. where he was met by
Col. Whitaker and taken TO Gen Custer.
who Was in command of that part of the
field Neither of these officers. however
cared to declare a temporary cessat ton
of hostilities just then, feeling that they
had the advantage of the fight and held
the southern army at their mercy
So Simms was obliged TO return to his
own lines without accomplishing his pur-
pose. lie left the truce towel in the
hands of Col. Whitaker who took half
of it and gave the other portion to Cen
Custer. 1t was only shortly after the
incident just mentioned that Sheridan
and Gordon met and established a tenn
porary truce which held until the con-
ference between Grant and Lee termi-
mated the war.
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Many Attracted
to Tent Services.

not have been reached otherwise and by
their going they may have received
message which appealed to them SO
strongly that their attendance became a
habit. BY the time the regular services
were resumed in the fall they have often
been sufficiently Influenced to Join the
church and attend permanently. Much
depends upon the selection of the sub
jects Of the lectures and the way they
are handled. A pastor in a western city
took the story OF Pilgrims Progress
as symbolic of the struggle today for
civic righteousness. with Christian as the
Indifferent stay-at-home voter who sud
denly became aroused with an ambition
to make his own town a city beautiful
by freeing it from corruption and graft
The modern Interpretation attracted
many men to the church. since the city
was carrying on a special campaign for
pure politics. The pictures were Of two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24
Important Features
Is the Music.

teriaily from that which forms a part
of the service ordinarily held in the
church. There is usually congregational
singing OF hymns more or less evan
Selical in nature, in which all Join an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

This innovation was at first severely
criticised by conservative churchmen, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

One of the most important features Of
the summer religious service especially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Others reduced To SS.oo. 500
and down TO S4.I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

The Sunday school work OF a church
becomes complicated during the summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-24

Even in the conservative churches.
where open-air meetings illustrated lee
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