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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
Sprinkler SELLS OUT
Disposes of His Business
to Rival Firm

1t will occasion great surprise to our
people to learn that Henry j. Sprinkler
yesterday gave possession of his under
taking and embalmng business to Dobbs
& Lyon, but such is nevertheless the fact,
The deal was made almost a month ago
by the real estate firm of Coffman &
Young, but has been kept quiet until this
time to allow Mr.. Sprinkler to settle up
his business affairs.
With the disposal of his business Mr..
Sprinkler is preparing to leave Rocky Ford.
another item of news that brings sorrow
to the Enterprise to chronicle and will
bring sorrow to our readers to learn, as he
has long been actively identified with every
movement looking to the advancement
and well-being of our city.
Especially since his excellent service as
alderman during most trying time in
the affairs of Rocky Ford has Mr..
Sprinkler been recognized as a mighty
force for good. and his well-known bust
ness acumen would long since have gained
for him the mayoralty had he not always
declined that honor.
Not only has Mr.. Sprinkler been con-
sistent and persistent booster and promi-
nent in Rocky Ford enterprises, such as
being treasurer of the Arkansas Valley
Fair association. ETC.. but he has been a
quiet unpretentious leader in all kinds of
charitable work, so that his less will be
severely felt in all circles of the city.
1t is needless to say that the people of
Rocky Ford are loath to lose so valuable
citizen. but we must recognize the fact
that family matters should take prece-
dence over those of business and as it is
to benefit his wife's health that Mr.
Sprinkler has disposed Of his business and
is leaving the city, we must not protest too
much but let him go with our best wishes
for his future success.
In his chosen profession of embalmer
Mr.. Sprinkler is recognized as one of the
most talented in Colorado and he is-a
funeral director who makes friends every
where. so that there is no fear of his
ultimate success wherever he may see
fit to embark IN business.
Mr.. Sprinkler has an option upon a
large furniture, carpet and undertake
ing establishment in Newton. Kan and
as Mrs. Sprinkler would there be within
easy reach of her old home and family it
is quite likely that he may close the deal
and make that city his future home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Here are portions of the address of
Toastnaster T. H. Devine:
The beauty of these annual gatherings
of the Republicans of Colorado rests in
the beautiful life and character thsy are
held to commemorate. To this evenings
gathering there has been added charm
for which think we should also bow in
grateful appreciation. For the first time
in ;ae history OF our Lincoln Day banqIe ct,
the ladies of Colorado have honored us
with their presence, and this has not only
added beauty and grace to our meeting
but has made US feel that in the stren-
uous political struggle that is to come, we
shall have the better half of the house,
hold actively with US. Certain we are
that nothing could have given as much
tone and refinement to the occasion as
their presence. and know | voice the
sentiment of all when ! saw it is to be
hoped that as the years go by and the
Republicans of Colorado meet in banquet
hall to honor and praise the name and
deeds of the martyred Lincoln, our ladies
will not only be counted among our num-
ber, but will also be active participants
in the program of the evening.
We are here tonight as Republicans to
pay our small tribute of respect to the
memory of one of the greatest men the
world has ever known. We meet as vo-
taries of that great political organization
to which he belonged, and in which lies
the safety and prosperity Of this wonder
full nation, and through which, under his
guiding hand. the Union of our states
was saved from dissolution. We meet
as members of that great party through
which all the true reforms of the past
have come to our people and to which, in
the future, we must look for the things
that will prove of material benefit to our
country. The party of progress, the
party whose administrations of our
national affairs have from their beginning
to the present time stood as firmly as the
rock of Gibralter for the constitutional
rights of our people and for the sane and
proper enforcement OF laws of the land,
without fear and without favor.
am sure that we all meet with NAL
ice toward none, and with charity for all, -
and that no matter what our personal
differences and grievances of the past
have been, or in the future may be, at
the crucial moment we will be found
united and like migety army vigorously
waglng war upon the common enemy. In
the past we Republicans Of the Centen-
nia State have had our differences and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Misunderstanding over party measures.
policies and candidates. In the future
similar differences may arise. but they
will be honest differences. We cannot all
see things alike. or look at matters from
the same view point. but we should be
willing to show the same tolerance as to
the expression of political opinions that
we do in the matter of the expression of
religious beliefs. and give to each other
the credit of being honest in his views.
Blu. now. my fellow Republicans. our
duty to our state does not end with the
restoration of the Republican party to
state control. This is very essential and
important, to be sure. but just as import
ant and just as necessary to US all is
the placing Of men from this state in
both branches Of the national congress
who thoroughly believe in the Republi-
can principle of protection. and who will
exercise the same careful, loyal, intelli-
gent and conscientious interest in our be-
half as that shown by Senator Guggen-
neim. The mechanic and artisan of
Colorado cannot prosper under the Dem
ocratic principle of free trade. 1t would
be ruinous to the mining industry of this
state were the provisions of the present
Democratic tariff measure enacted into
law. The millions of dollars invested
in the beet sugar industry of Colorado
would 60 glimmering if the tariff on raw
sugar were placed where the Democratic
party desires to place it. Let this reduc-
ton once prevail and the beet sugar fac
tories of Colorado which have enchanoed
the values of our lands millions of dollars
and afforded the farmers Of our state
ready market for very profitable crop.
would be wiped off the map. and not only
would the owners OF these factories suf-
fer. but the farmers Of our state would
receive blow from which they would
not recover in the next decade.
have in the briefest manner possible
referred to the general political situation
and problems that are before US. We
have no time for personal dissensions or
quarrels. We have task before US that
is Herculean in its proportions. Let US
get together, stand together, buckle on
our armor and sally forth with the full
determination to do our duty by our
state and our country.
In the selection Of our delegates to the
Republican national convention. let US
send men who will listen to reason and
be guided by the sole purpose and desire
to best serve their party and their coun-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
BASKET BALL
Newsy Notes by Our Sport
ing Editor

The High School basket ball team ad-
ded another victory to their list last FRI
day night by defeating Las Animas, at
that city with score of 26 to IL. Las
Animas had their floor slicked up and
were confident that they could skate
around our boys on the wax but we used
to have wax at home. The game was
poorly played and the victory was not
due to our boys playing but to the lack
of Las Animas boys ability.
On Saturday night the girls team de-
feated Walsenburg 25 to l9. This puts
last years champs at the other end of the
list and is little hint as to what our
girls will do next year. The Freshmen
laid the Seniors low by defeating them
IL to l2. Friday night of this week our
boys will play Lamar here to decide the
championship of this division and then 1t
is expected we will play Centennial for
the rag and cap.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
NERVY THIEF
Makes Succession of Visits to Farm
er's Granary

About the nerviest thief that ever piled
his nefarous trade in this vicinity is the
fellow VINO visited r. M. Smiths gran
ary southwest of town on Saturday and
Sunday nights, and each time got away
with load of oats.
Sunday morning Mr.. Smith missed a
load of oats and personally took up the
search and followed the wagon to Sixth
street, where all trace was lost and he
temporarily gave up the search.
But Monday morning he was aroused
to renewed effort when he found that the
nervy fellow had been back and stolen
another load. He communicated with the
sheriff's office, with such good results
that party named Paul Sandoz was ar
rested near La Junta on Tuesday and
lodged in the county Jail charged with
being the thief.
1t seems that Sandoz had sold one load
to the local mill and was taking in the
second when arrested.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
CLUB SMOKER
Brings Out Some Fast Work of
Local Talent

Monday night the Progressive club
pulled off smoker which made all the
sports sit up and take notice. About 200
local admirers of the manly art of self
defense witnessed the exhibition. The pro-
gram consisted of six bouts OF three
rounds each.
Kid Wilson and Diamond King Loring
nut on three clever rounds. which was
followed by Battling Cover and Spider
Rex whoshowed science and speed. Geo.
Brown and Unknown Shlpman brought
.iown the house in three act comedy.
Wildcat Asher and the Fighting Black
smith Mccormick went fast and furious
and we're the favorites of the evening.
Horace johnson and Claremont Sleeth
put on all exciting bout. The main bout of
the evening between Knock Out Murphy
and Hopeless Sport was stopped in the first
round as Murphy showed signs of handing
out a dark one. Cigars were passed
around and every body regrets that it
will be a whole month before the club
puts on another smoker.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
TAFT.
Endorsed by
State Committee

Monday Lincon birthday great day for the Republican
Colorado whose members gathered numbers Den
the meeting of the Republican central committee
the annual convention of the Republican Editorial association and the
lof glory.
The important brought before committee the
following resolutions which adopted by almost
after nearly hour of debate led by Merle d. Vincent the
"progessive sought substitute Roosevelt
for Taft and failing this tried have t resolutions tabled
the assertion that the OF the committee
endorse candidate for president Here the resolutions which
adopted by vote of 103 to q
President
national much for
tmesan
He richly
oil
admirably the hands the thereto We heartily
popular and ctoral
and pledge to him our hearty and unsinted support"
Colorado Springs chosen the meeting place for the
ton elect delegates to the national convention and the
set for March 27
got the estate assembly" which will "assembe" Aug
nominate candidates for state offices.
apporonmen for each convention fixed delegates
each county and delegate 25
Republican candidate
At the Republican Editorial association election the afternoon
largest gathering of editors the history the
and the gab in the Brown Palace hotel greatly enjoyed by
the 1877 editors present.
Fully 1000 at tho Lincoln day dinner Ell
temple Monday night and the splendid gathering
publican enjoyed the harmonious banquet
has been held in the state
Dr. W. Sosum president College, delivered the
vocation Chairman Jesse Mcdonald speech
oastmaster T. H. Devne of Pueblo who delivered
scathng address against Democratic incompeency the state
followed of
Indiana th Hoosier Statesman who delivered maserful
the enthusiasm the 1000
assembly brought applause
that number gathered in the galleries above.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
INJURED IN RUNAWAY
Two Holbrook Women Meet with
Bad Accident

Mrs. E, c. Gibbs and daughter. Mrs
Gore who recently arrived from her home
in the little Black Hills mining town of
Terry, So. Dak.. to make an extended
visit with her mother in Holbrook, were
the victims of runaway accident while
driving to this city on Monday morning.
1t seems that trace become unfastened
and in some way en.angled in one of the
horses shoes, frightening the animal until
it got beyond the control of Mrs. Gibbs
and the team started on wild run
toward town. The mad race was kept up
until about opposite the Willis Boyd place
where the team ran into the ditch and
overturned the vehicle.
The accident was witnessed by Mr.
Winters. a tolbrook neighbor. who was
coming to town ahead of the women, and
he with Mr.. Boyd hurried to their assis-
tance. Both ladies were unconscious
when found but shortly rallied and were
brought to the Dobbs & Lyon store and
DR.. Blotz was called. Upon arrival the
doctor had the women taken to the
nearby rooms of Drs. Van Antwerp. the
ohiropractors, where it was found that
both had suffered severe injuries, which
in the case of Mrs. Gibbs were not so dam
gerous as to present her returning home
thesame evening.
Grave fears were at first entertained
that Mrs. Gore had received fatal internal
injury. but last reports were of more
favorable nature and 1t is now believed
that she has safely passed all danger and
will in good time recover from the effects
Of the accident.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
WOMAN IN CASE ARRESTED
Immediately After the Arrival Of
Young Balloon

Sidney Balloon. the alleged bank
defaulter, in charge Of Sheriff Potter who
went to Boston some two weeks before
for his prisoner, reached La Junta last
Friday morning and the young fellow was
Immediately lodged in the county Jail on
the charge Of embezzling funds from the
First National bank Of this city.
Immediately upon his arrival home the
sheriff had warrant issued for Mrs. E.
Dustin and she was arrested and taken 10
the county Jail at La Junta on Friday
afternoon charged with completely in the
blackmail case with which her husband
had previously been charged and is now
awaiting trial.
The sheriff will not allow any news
paper men to interview young Balloon
and what there is to the case will prob
ably not be known until the time for trial
Harry Lubers of Las Animas has been
retained by Balloon and as soon as he
can go into the case with his client a
preliminary hearing will be demanded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
WOULD Install
SEWER SYSTEM
West Siders Ask Permission
to Do Their Own Work
MAYORS APPOINT
MENTS CONFIRMED
Health Officer noody. Marshal-Com-
missioner Lane and Night Mar
shai Strong Elected,


shai Strong Elected,
There is favorable indication
that the agitation of formerHealth
Officer Barbour regarding better
sanitation of the city by the ex-
tension and completion of the city
sewer system may before very
long accomplish its purpose with
out the hardship and expense of
compulsory connection, through
the persuasive efforts of Mayor
Coffman, according to a petition
introduced at the couucil meeting
last Friday night.
The mayor, on behalf of prop
erty owners in tho western portion
of the city, asked that they be al
lowed to put in their own sewer
system and make connections with
the main line. The matter was
referred to the sewer committee
and water commissioner with in
structions to report at the next
meeting.
All members of the council were
present at this meeting, with the
exception of Aldermen lBish and
and Maxwell.
Reports of the marshal, night
marshal, water commissioner,
weighmaster and county treasurer
were read and ordered filed.
Applications for building per
mits were received and granted to
the Arkansas Valley Railway
Light G. Power Co., w. M.
Haley, Goodner Pump and Man.
ufacturing Co, Wise & Green
and Robert Voytle.
The law and ordinance committee
back the ordinance con-
corning dogs and recommended
its passage. 1t was given its first
reading and ordered published in
the "official organ.'
Bills to the amount of Sl,635.72
were read and allowed
Through the introduction of a
motion by Aid. Brown the mayor
was obliged to go OH record as op-
posed to granting any concessions
to the Arkansas Valley Fair Asso-
citation. 1t was moved by Aid.
Brown and seconded by Aid. Price
that " the city donate water to the
fair grounds from Feb. l." Aid.
Roberts, seconded by Aid. Good
ner, moved to amend that "water
be sold at city rates." The mayor
broke the tie vote by declaring
the amendment carried.
Ballots were taken on the appli-
cations of DIR. Moody, Charles
Lane and Ed Strong and they
were declared unanim ously elect
ed to the positions of health officer,
street commissioner-marshal and
night marshal respectively.
And the council then adjourned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
VIII Boost Good Roads

A meeting of the Arkansas Valley
Commercial association will be held in
La Junta next Tuesday morning. Feb. 20.
Several important matters will come be-
fore the meeting. in particular the good
roads movement. and it is expected that
goodly representation will be out
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
GOOD ROADS
BOOSTERS MEET
Otero County Good Roads
Association Organized
IN ROCKY FORD
MONDAY AFTERNOON
Towns-Farmers of Vicinity
lndorse r1ovement.

Ah0oAo~ AAoN$hSh&s
Good rds boosters to the
number of over 100 from all parts
of the county gathered in Rocky
Ford business Mems Club rooms
on Monday afternoon in response
to the call of Vice President Cotf-
man of the Colorado Good Roads
association for the purpose of
perfecting county organization.
A few preliminary talks showed
that everyone present heartily
favored an active movement for
the construction of trans CONT
mental and interstate highways
and that it was most important
that united and intelligent action
should be taken in this county to
provide a magnificent highway for
automobile tourist travel as we'll
substantial roads for the farmer
to haul his produce to market, so
a permanent organization of the
Otero County Good Roads assoc
iation was quickly accomplished
by the, election of the following
officers:
President-L. R. Fenlason
Secretary-H. b. Dye
Treasurer-G. NJ. Coffman
These officers will he assisted by
the following vice presidents and
secretaries at the points named:
Fowler-Ed Devine. Chas. Mckinley
Manzanola-O. A. Russell and John
Harbert.
Rocky Ford-w. c. Steele and Claude
Swink.
Swink-Joseph Powars
Cheraw-I. W. Stickler.
La Icpt:-Rufus Phillips and R. C.
Todd.
North La Junta-J. G. washburn and
X. A. Gordon.
The following committee was
appointed on constitution and by
laws:
NnarleS beerDOHu1 OF La Junta, w. &.
Bernard, Fowler; 1. w. Strickler, Che
raw; w. c. Steele, Rocky Ford; Joe
Powers, Swink; II. b. Dye, Manzanola.
II was moved and carried that
it is the sense of this meeting that
"the county commissioners may
understand that this convention is
in favor of siding being put in at
Coggin Shale Pit
Moved and carried "that COM
mittee of three be appointed to
find satisfactory publicity secre-
tary to write up and further the
interest of the association.
Tne next meeting of the associa-
ton will be held in the same rooms
on the afternoon of Washington's
birthday, Feb %, at which time it
is expected that the log and map
of the new Santa Fe Trail route
through the county will be in
shape for use in the log book of
the National Automobile Tourist
asso citation.
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