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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16

second Laurence Washington then re-
moved to Brington. near Northampton.
his father. perhaps. going with him.
though the latter was buried In the
family vault at Sulgrave. Laurence
Washington had seventeen children.
two Of whom rose to high positions
and were knighted-Sir William Wash
ington of Packington in 1922. and BIZ
John Washington of Thrapston In 1873.
But the younger members Of the fam
lily were becoming impecunious. This.
then, was the connection OF the ram
lily Of Washington with Sulgrave man
or. It Is a very interesting one. The
manor could not be properly described
as one of the stately homes OF Eng
land. 1t was built at good time. but
1t il not very fine example OF the
period. Nevertheless. a single glance
at the pictures of the really grand
old place will show how essen
TALLY English are the architecture and
It's surroundings. 1t would have been
a very betting action had 1t fallen TO
the lot of the celebrants in Great Brit
tain to think first of sulgrave and to
have offered 1t as free, gift to the
United States. The Inhabitants Of the
latter could have made good use OF II
It has long been the object Of many a
pilgrimage on the part Of Americans
in Europe. and 1t might have been q
rallying ground and a center where
objects OF interest to them could be
collected. Something of the kind may
yet be done: but perhaps 1t is better
that all of those who are interested
in keeping the centenary of the sig
nature of peace should take share In
the acquisition Of this memorial OF
Washington,
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16

y in Northamptonshire.
the home of George Washington's an
cestors, shall be purchased by public
subscription in both countries as q
visible monument to the cordial rela-
tons existing between the two great
branches of the English-speaking race.
Sulgrave ia the place in England most
closely associated with the name Of
Washington. 1t is true that George
himself attached little importance to
this fact. In the early days of the
American republic. ancestry was de-
spised much more than is now the
case. In 1888 he refused to accept
the dedication of a book on heraldry
because portion Of the community
were "clamorously endeavoring to
propagate an idea that those whom
they wished invidiously to designate
by the name Of 'well-born' were medi-
tating in the first instance to distin-
guish themselves from their compat-
riots and to wrest the dearest privil-
eyes from the bulk of the people" An
cestry today is much more regarded In
America than 1t was hundred years
ago. Washington knew very little
about his own forefathers. When he
was asked about them by the garter
king-at-arms. he said the first Of his
family in Virginia had come from one
of the northern counties in England.
Yorkshire or Lancashire. or even one
still further north. Later there was
much disputation about his family
tree. but 1t was finally agreed that the
Woahip 0topc If 9ulrraya and RrinptO
did actually spring from the Washing
tons of Warrior in Lancashire. place
on the Westmoreland border. Several
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
FIrm-In Religious Tents.

Lord Camoys. who Is engaged to
Miss Mildred Sherman, is the head OF
one of the few English Roman Cath
Ollie families of distinction who have
never conformed to the established
church. The surname of the family is
Stonor, name taken from the family
estate in Oxfordshire, which has been
held by it additionally from before
the Norman conquest. The chapel at
Stonor. which dates from the end OF
the fourteenth century, is one of the
very few prereformation buildings in
England in which mass has been sand
without break to the present time.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
Drawing Big elite. Together.

Interest has again been aroused
throughout Germany at the prospect
of a telephone service being installed
between London and Berlin. and the
hope is generally expressed that the
project will soon be realized. The
new service to Berlin from London ap-
pears to be dependent upon a new
land line which the French have un-
der construction to the German from.
tier, and when this is completed and
linked up with the German govern.
ment's line there will be direct com
munication between Berlin and Lon.
don via the new cable the French have
laid across the channel.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
Better Keep Her.

Edgar. who had in his prisons been
making nightly appeals for little
brother. was sent a few evenings ago
to visit his grandparents. When he
returned home on the following morn
ing he was informed that the stork
had brought him sister. Edgar was
sadly disappointed and disposed to
hastily conclude that prayer was fu-
tile. After some delay. however, he
consented to permit the nurse to lead
him to the basket in which his little
sister lay. He looked at her long
and earnestly, and then, as If great
weight had been lifted from his mind,
said:
We'll, she looks intelligent, any
how
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16

Stephen Swift. at dinner in Den.
yer. was urging votes for women.
Give women votes" he said, land the
law will be better administered. Two
poor laborers were talking one day.
i'All men are equal. in the eyes of the
law said the first, who wan a con.
sentative. WE'LL the second, a radi.
cal. replied. 1t may well be that we're
all equal in the eyes of the law, but l
know mighty we'll that we're not in
the hands OF the law"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
Musical Economy.

whats all that racket about in the
parlor?" asked the father.
why. that's Mary and Jane play
ing duet on the piano." explained
mother.
Both Of 'em playing at once?"
Yes; it's duet"
"Well. can't they wear out the piano
fast enough playing one at time?"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
A MIx-Gp.

THE old man found the scheme Of
his employees to do him well cooked
up plan. didn't he?"
Yes; that is what touched him on
the raw"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
Cotton stalks for Papermakinq.

"In the use of cotton stalks for the
manufacture OF paper. great trouble is
caused by the difficulty Of separating
the brown bark. the retention of
which discolors the resulting pulp,
and so limits the use of the stalks in
papermaking," says Paper, "but
brown paper from the stalks, bark
and all. has been successfully manu-
factrled. it is asserted, In Southern
paper MILL"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
officer, He's in Again.

OFFICER, He's IN Again.
The Emperor folded his wife in his
arms and kissed her fondly.
Just then the door opened and a
servant entered.
Get out OF here" said Josephine.
Didn't tell you that l should never
be disturbed when l am enjoying my
Nap?"
And Just for that the allied armies
'entered the city.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
Getting II Right.

The motto above the great editors
desk read: Accuracy. Accuracy, Ac-
curacy."
Therefore, the story turned in by
the cub reported contained this state
mept:
"Three thousand, nine hundred and
ninety-nine eyes were fixed upon the
speaker"
what means this fool statement"
asked the great editor, as he prepared
to affix the can.
"One man was blind in one eye"
explained the cub.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
BEESUPPLIES
OF pest quality at right prices. Send for free H.
HnMEV of absolute purity, Just as it comes
HVJNE.v from the yards Of our members
Sample by mail, lOc.
The Colorado Honey Producers' Assn.
i44* Market Street. Denver. Colorado


$500 $:5.OO $4,000 s25OO s25, 90 sc5 90
COLONIST FARES
ALL MAIN LINE POINTS and ALI.
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LINE, SALIDA to GRAND
JUNCTION.
on the
DENVER 4 RIO GRANDE RAILROAD
In COLORADO, to
CALIFORNIA AND THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST,
via The Denver G Rio Grande RrIlro,d
and the Weatern Pacific RaI,way
me Royal Gorge-Feather River Canon
Tickets on Sale March to Apr. TX 1o,o
BY depositing tickets with Aeent
etop-overs of five days will be allowed
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and Utah, and at EIko, Hazen Rene
Las Vegas, Lovelock, Shafter, Wilma,
mucca, Nevada, and all points in CALI
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ern at and west of Billings Montana.
AT all points on o. S. I. and o. w r q
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COlonist Tickets will be honored owe,
the ITO Grnnde Via Glenwood Springs
or via eiunnison and MOntrose,
For detailed Information inouire NJ
nearest Agent. VI
FRANK A. wADLEIGH.
General Passenger Agent, Denver, Colo.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16

of Heralds can be seen score or
more Of pages he wrote at various
times in his eager search after family
arms and crests. He was proud OF his
heraldic ancestors. and this family es-
Innate is we'll expressed in the fire.
quency with which he blazoned the
Washington shields upon his plate.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16
His Union Rates.

The leader of our Divorce Set had
taken unto himself another partner.
The ceremony ended. he handed the
parson $500 bill.
"Ah." gasped the good man. you
are indeed generous"
mot at ALL" said the donor.
That's what always pay.
What 1t 10 Called. ~
Stella-Is Mabel trying to catch
Jack?
Bella-Well. she is working up
spontaneous demand for herself.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-16

More About
the
English Home
of the
Washingtons

PROPOSITION seri-
ously engaging the at
tention Of the English
people and press IL
that Sulgrave manor.
The evening world., 1912-09-05

Consisting Of = in. Colonial
post brass bed. all steel REIN
forced spring and soft top
mattress; reg u n OF
larly Si4.7S; MINI
S,ecial NJ ......
The evening world., 1912-09-05
CRAFTS BONE FROM LEG
ON BACK Of GIRL TO
CURE INJURED SPINE
Operation, Performed Only a
Few Times in This Country,
Proves Successful.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept Sin an OPP
GRAFTON performed only few times in
this country Dr. J. d. Rugh of No
lefe Spruce street, orthopedic surgeon
~ the Methodist Hospital, yesterday
Ssplsced . diseased portion of a young
wonan's spine with part Of bone re-
0svsd from her leg.
10 successful was the operation that
TIE surgeon will attempt It again this
afternoon at the hospital on two more
patients. The names OF both have
basa kept secret, but one 10 said to be
. woman nfty-four years old and the
ot1nsr an aged man. Both are suffer-
NJ from tuberculosis OF the spinA
No. Adele Weinberg. eighteen years
"a, Of No. s22 De Lanoey street. was
~ young woman upon whom DR.. Rugh
s1oDsssfuily operated yesterday. For
asas t1me past she has been suffering
1Rum tuberculosis of the spine and the
aass was reaching an advanced state.
Once before DR.. Rugh had performed
Q Amilar operation successfully. He re-
moved . portion Of the right tibia, the
smaller bone of the lower leg and then
O9t out the diseased portions of the
Guns and inserted tho healthy bone.
n u confidently expected that the
usWay placed bono Will knt with the
Gu1ne and the progress of the disease
Gtppped. After the operation the youns
woman QuApisly rallied anc to-day was
sooonesd much improved.
The evening world., 1912-09-05
HUws - Explorer RAdsord.

yOVU - Explorer RAdf0rd.
WINNIPEG. Man.. Sept 6.-Harry
RnAford. he American expiorsr who
len DAnouson. Alberta. three years
- for The north country. reached
PRESTON Rivse last winter and has
bssu hnntins there this summer. &C.
eosains TO word 1ust received by tho
hudson hay Company. News Of his
esriai At the bay across the Barren
fAndu vuu the firs9 that has been
neosA from RsAford In more than .
The evening world., 1912-09-05
GIRL KILLED BY TRAIN.
R1naoA . GfunAPsd Feet ~ Express
At Rutherford, q. J.

D1uAtssn-ysar-oad Lucy Smith. was
Gnudk end hurled . hundred feet by an
Oursss train at rutherford. N. J.. yes
tsroay afternoon, being KILLED instantly.
ne had returned from New York and
snghtsd At the Rutherford station 10
w11k to her homo. No. 100 Central ave-
puA CaxaStadt. N. J. She arrived on .
Deeal end while the train stood q the
Ri avenue crossing Miss Smith could
M rsaoh the road ON the other side.
NJ crossed IN front OF the engine. Tho
t1n was ringing and the noise Of the
waiting locomotive drowned that OF the
ounnrMnS sxprsss which makes no stop
bstWssn Jersey City and Ridgewood.
~ author4t4a0 have asked the Public
UtfI3ess Comnhssion to make Park ave.
me osuoufnG safe. There ere four
tssoAu anA s9prsss tz1ans pass frs-
The evening world., 1912-09-05

An lost or found articles adj
verified in The World will he
listed Mt The Worlds Informn-
tics Bureau. Pulitzer Building
Arcade, Park Row. Worid's
Uptown Office. northwest cor
aer 3sth ~. sad Brosdwsyt
Worlds Harlem Office. TAD
West l25th st.. and World's
Broshiyn OFFICE. 2O2 Washing
ton st., Brooklyn, for 30 dsys
following the printing 81 the
aAvcrtisemsnt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
Notice of Final Settlement

In the matter of the Estate of James A.
Booth. Deceased.
Motto is hereby given. thnt on Monday. the
4th day of March, A. ID. iyi2. being one OF the
regular days OF the March term OF the County
Court of Utero County. in the state OF Colo.
rido, Mertie J. Booth. Administrative of
. lid estate. will appear before the Judge of
said Court. present my tnal settlement as
such administrative. pray the approval OF the
same, and will then apply to be discharged as
such Administrative. At which, time and
place any person in interest may appear and
present objections to the same, II my there
be.
Dated at La Junta. Colorado. February 7,
Igl2. MERTlE boOTH,
Administrators OF the Estate of james A.
Booth. deceased.
George A, KiIgore, Attorney Feb sMar lp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
Certificate Of Dissolution Of The
White Rock Reservoir, Canal and
Land Company.

II is hereby certified as follows:
That on November 6, A. ID. 1911. the holders
of more than one third of the capital stock OF
this Company petitioned the President to call
n stockholders meeting to consider and act
upon the question of dssolvin said Company
and that on November 3. AID. 1911, the Hoard
of Directors authorized call for a stockhold-
ers meeting to be held for the purpose afore-
said on December II. 1911. at 10 o'clock A NJ.
that statutory notice by publication ana
mailing was given of said stockho lders meet
ing for a period OF more than thirty days
prior TO the date thereof. as required by law
that on December II. 1911. at 10 o'clock 4; NJ :.
at the office of the Company in ROCKY Ford.
Colorado, the said special stockholders
meeting was held, In pursuance OF the notices
aforesaid defining the objects thereof. AND
thereupon more than two-thirds OF the en-
tire stock OF the Company voted TO dissolve
the same.
And that in pursuance OF the foregoing we
DO hereby declare the said Company dissolv-
ed there being no outstanding debts against
the same, and this Certificate be filed in the
office OF the Secretary OF State and to be pub
lished for six weeks. required by the laws
OF the State OF Colorado.
Dated at Rocky Ford. Colorado. TINS lltn
'"' - r. &. MOODY
President of The White Rock Res
ervoir Canal and Land Company.
Attest: d. T. wHiTLOCK.
Secretary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
NOTICE OF SALE
Property of The Union Trading Com
pauy.

Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will. at the West Federal
District Court room, in the Federal Build
ing. Pueblo. Colorado. on the 18th day
of February. 1912. at the hour of two
O'Clock 10 the afternoon. offer and expose
for sale the entire stock of goods. wares
and merchandise. its equipment, bills re-
ceivable. open accounts. and all other
personal property belonging to The Union
Trading Company and located at Rocky
Ford. Colorado. to the highest and best
bidder for cash. subject. however. to con-
firmation. approval or rejection by order
OF the Referee in Bankruptcy. Each bio
must be accompanied by certified check
for / S per cent of amount bid
And further notice is hereby given. that
application for confirmation OF said sale
will be made at the same time and place.
Dated this st day of February. 1912.
WILLIAM C. WEAVER.
Trustee in Bankruptcy of The
Union Trading Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
PRIVATE SALE

The following articles of House Furn-
ishing Goods will be offered at private
sale at our home, cor. Sth apd Elm,
MONDAY and TUESDAY AFTER
MOONS, Feb. 10 and 20.
Hard coal Burner
Sideboard
Victor extension Dining Table
6 Dining Chairs
Rockers
Center Table
Bed Davenport
Pair Portiers
Coil Bed Spring
Kitchen Cabinet and Utensils
J Moquet Carpets
Wilton Velvet Carpet
Prefer to sell carpet and linoleum to
parties renting house. All the above
articles have had good care, are good
as new, except the floor coverings, and
will be priced a, low figure. consider
ing their value.
Parties interested in the purchase of
any of the articles will please make it
convenient to call on the date given.
Respectfully,
HENRY ]. Sprinkler
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

The undersigned. having been appointed
Administrator of the estate of Laura E.wells
late OF the County of Otero, in the state OF
he will appear before the County Court OF
said Otero County. at the Court House In La
OF March, A. d. 1872 at the hour OF 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. Of said day. ut which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notihed
and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons In
debted to said estate are requested to make
i'm mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated ut Rocky Ford, Colorado. this Isl
,lay OF February. A. d. 1912.
JOHN W. LEEClSG, Administrator
Of the estate of Laura F. Wells. deceased
A. n. Wallis. Attorney. ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
Wl,e G,1terprtse.
WILL R. MONKMAN. Publisher.
FEBRUARY le. 1912
tn. Enterprise has received . lengthy

The Enterprise has received lengthy
communication from Ezra J. Palmer OF
the Christian Science committee on pub
location. in reply to last weeks article by
our Chile Con-Carne editor. which will
appear in this paper next week.
And the editor here and now gives no.
tics that this will end the controversy. as
we do not propose that the Enterprise
shall be used for prolonged religious
discussion.
THE Contributing Editor" is somewhat
Of a free lance and may even use his
vitriolic pen against our cherished pollt-
ical opinions. but he must hereafter re-
frain from rubbing his venom into any
religious sore spots.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
FENLAs0N
Fire Insurance

I received an advertisement
from one of the nine greatest fire
insurance companies in the United
States. Looking at the list l find
that six of these are represented
in my office. This plainly tells
you where you should have your
Fire Insurance written. The in
sured should always read the
printed part of his policy, then
look at the policy and see if the
agent has complied with the re-
quirements.
To Trade. Brick 4-room
mercantile building at
SwinN, rents for $50 per
month, mortgaged for
$1,000, trade for Rocky
Ford property.
To Trade, Eighty acres in
fine cultivation, 6 shares
High Line, good 4-room
house, mortgage for $4,000
property worth $1,000.
no Acres. full Catlin
water right,one mile from
town,very desirable to cut
in 5 and 10 acre tracts
$3.50 per acre
90 Acres, 2 miles from
town, full Catlin water
right, $4,000.
100 Acres. 8 sharesHigh
line, 5 miles from town
$4,000
7 per cent and 8 per
cent money to loan IN
any quantities.
L.R.FENLAS0N
Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Lost-A large black crocheted shawl.
between Main street and Garden Place
Finder will be rewarded by returning
same to John Biorklund or this office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

1t isn't so much question OF
What they take Us for" as what we
really are. when the newspapers OF
community give largely OF their space
to cultivating the belief that the
abuses in our tax system are a mat
ter OF party administration. When
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Fall Wheat for Sale. About 10000
pounds at rs per 100. Emery Robb.
Emile north of factory. SOP
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Young couple desire to rent modern
four or five room cottage within about
five blocks of high school. Address with
particulars e care of Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

The B. Y. P, U. had most enjoyable
valentine social at the home Of Henry
Harley on Monday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

DR.. P. p. Keok, Veterinarian. Office
at Grand Valley Livery Barn. phone
Eo,d IN 44tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

For Rent - Two good farms, cheap
cash rent. G. W. Lewis
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

For Sale-The Farmers e. Merchants
Bank building. Address E. L. Robb.
Timpas, Colo. l3tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Wanted Girl for general house work.
No washing. Mrs. Geo. w. Lewis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16
GThere is a Manchu
dynasty in Denver and
another in Pueblo.
&C. H. T.
cHILE-coN-cARNE.
BY the Contributing Editor.

A few months back it looked for
awhile as if the subject of local Tax
alton was going to have the lime
light turned on it in such a way that
not only the wayfarins man but the
one with a local habitation, though
fool, would no longer err in an I'M
Of it. But the light
went out. Mr.. Gobin's pertinent
to the subject in the
columns OF the Enterprise gave us in
teresting and valuable data. but no.
body was moved by it. The lurid
flashes OF Jack-the- Printer i'll the col,
umns of the Gazette-Topic promised
us much. but like lightning in gen
eral, it got the extinguisher so quick
that it only made our darkness more
felt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Or. and Mrs. H. Van Buskirk will b,
hosts at dinner party this evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

DR.. and Mrs. E. N. Stout very enjoy
ably entertained the Methodist choir at
their home last Friday evening,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

For Rent-Fiye rooms partly furnished.
close in. Sl2. Enquire us S. Main st.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Lost-A large topaz breach. set in gold
Reward for its return to this Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Then new light came to us last
month. Something that made us
really sit up and take notice. 1t was
just postal card, containing the
New Year greeting from County
Treasurer Dawley. There is nothing
like this annual card from the county
treasurer for interesting man in
the subject of Taxation. There IS
hardly person who receives one OF
these cards who does not turn 1t over
and read the other side, scratch his
head. and make at least few cur
sorry remarks before laying it down
again. He rarely chucks it into the
waste basket. He frequently reads
i. second time; rubs his specs to
make sure about the figures; he leans
back in the Office chair and for at
least Is minutes, gives himself up to
meditation as to How in h. j
mean how in Rocky Ford. the thing
amounts to SO much as that.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

Gentleman and wife desire enc or two
modern rooms and first class board in
refined private home. Address with par
ticulars. "A care Of Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-16

DR.. and mrs. Van Antwerp and Lois
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. W.
Royal at their country home near Weitzer
last Sunday. Mr.. Royal treated his
guests to trip to Fowler in his new
machine. afterward bringing them home.
This was delightful treat to the busy
doctors and was thoroughly enjoyed.