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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
NOTICE OF sHERlFF's SALE
State of Colorado
County of OIero

State of Colorado
County of Oiero
Lucfus f. Hallett. as.
Administrator of the\
Estate OF Moses Hal
lett, Deceased, In the District Court
Plaintiff of the City and
VS.. County OF Denver.
Anna q. Wrrneke and Colorado.
Ernest A. Warneke,
Defendants
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance
of "A decree and order of sale entered in the
County Of Denver and State OF Colorado. on
the 18th day of August. A. D.19l3. wherein IL
Is adjudHed that there IL due the above nam
ed plaintiff from the above named defend
ants ON a certain promissory note and mort
gage. the sum OF Thirty-one hundred and
ihirty-six and JO-lOO (s3l.6.5O Dollars. and in
and by virtue of said decree and order of
sale. the undersigned Sheriff OF Otero Coun-
ty. Colorado. am authorized and directed to
expose Tor sale. certain property hereinafter
described or so much thereof ns may be nee
essary to satisfy the plaintiffs Judgment, at
public auction after giving notice of the time
and place of said sale according TO the course
and practice OF said court and the law rela-
tive To saies OF real estate under execution
for the purpose of realizing the amount
found due the plaintiff aforesaid with in
terest. costs. disbursements and commission
ROW therefore. public notice is hereby
given that will on Monday the 2Oth day of
October. A. ID. 1913. at the hour OF 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon OF suid day at the Main
trance or front door of the County Court
House IN the city OF La Junta. County oi
of to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the
following described property or so much
thereof AS may be necessary to satisfy plain
TINS judgment as aforesaid. io-wit: The
East halt tEls) of the Southeast quarter
(SEh) of Section fifteen t16) ana the West
hall OVID of the southwest quarter (SWiil
OF Section fourteen 90 all IN Township
Twenty-Five !25J south. OF hange ilfty-scven
t51jwest OF the 6tn Principal Meridian. togeth-
er with all water rights and privileges be-
longing or appertaining thereto and particu-
larry one hundred (ltU) shares OF the Capital
stock OF The Iimpas Greek Reservoir Ditch
and Land Company duly assigned to the
mortgage in said mortgage and all and sing
uinr the tenements. hereditaments and ap-
purtcnances thereunto belonging situate,
lying and being In the County OF Otero and
State of Colorado. aud all the right. title and
interest of the said Anna @, Marneke and
Ernest A. Warneke. their heirs and assigns
therein; and Will deliver to the purchaser
or purchasers at said sale a certificate OF pur-
chase for the property so purchased.
ALIEN YANT
Sheriff of Otero County, Colorado.
First publication. sept. 10. 1913.
Last publication. Oct. II. 1919
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
NOTICE OF sHERIEF's SALE

State of Colorado
County of Oteroi
Luclus F. Hallett. as
Administrator of thel
Estate of Moses Hal
lett, Deceased In the District Court
Plaintiff Of the city and
County of Denver.
Anna C. Warneke and | Colorado.
Ernest \. Warneke.J
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
"A decree and order OF sale entered in the
County of Denver and State OF Colorado. on
the 18th day OF August, A. ID. 1918. wherein Il
named plaintiff from the above named de
PENDANTS on certain promissory note and
mortgage the sum of two thousand 1--WE hun.
dred and eleven (s25 1OO) dollars, and in and
by virtue of said decree and order OF sale.
the undersigned Sheriff of otero County
Colorado. am authorized aud directed to OK
pose for sale certain property hereinafter
described. or so much thereof as may be
necessary TO satisfy the plaintiffs Judgment
time and place of said sale. according to the
course and practice OF said court and the
ecution for the purpose OF realizing the am
onnt found due the plaintiff as aforesaid
with interest. costs. disbursements and com-
mission on said sale.
given that will on Monday, the 10Th day OF
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day. at the
main entrance or front door IF the County
Court House in the City of La Junta, County
of Otero and State of Colorado, sell and dis
pose of to the highest bidder for cash in hand
The following described property. or so much
thereof may be necessary to satisfy the
plaintiffs judgment as aforesaid to-wit: The
west half OVID of the southeast quarter
west quarter (Swi) OF Section fourteen 40
Township twenty-five (25l south, Of Range
ffty-seven t57J west of the 9th Principal Mer-
idian, together with all water rights and
privileges belonging or appertaining thereto
and particularly one hundred GOO shares of
the capital stock of the Timpas Creek Reser-
volr. Dirch and Land ompany duly assigned
to the mortgagee in said mortgage. and all
and singular the tenements, hereditaments
and appurtenances thereunto belonging sit.
uute. lying and being III the County of Otero
and State Of Colorado. and all the right. title
and interest of the said Anna G, Warneke and
Ernest A. Warueke. their heirs and assigns
therein. and 1 Will deliver TO the purchaser
or purchasers ut said sale a certificate of
purchase Tor the property so purchased
ALIEN YANT
Sheriff Of Otero County, Colorado.
First publication Sept. 10. 1913
Last publication Oct, IL, 1913
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
Serial No. 0l5l5j
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land omce at Pueblo. Colo,

U. S. Land Office at Pueblo, Colo,
August 10. 1913
NOTICE is hereby given that Charles II.
McNeal. of LA Junta. Colorado. who. on July
Is. 1872 made Homestead Entry No. 0l515i for
SEA Section Il. Township - s.. Range 81 W.
9Th Prln. Meridian. has filed notice of inten-
tion to make Communication proof. to esta blish
claim to the land above described before the
Clerk Of the District Court at La Junta. Col
orado. on the 10Th day OF September, 1913.
It's Of Rocky Ford. Colo: John Patrick Br Id
ish, of La Junta. Colo; Lyman J, Miller, OF
La Junta. COlo.i George W. Meador, of Rocky
Ford, Colo.
Not coal land. j. W. HAwLEY
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IN THE SOCIETY WORLD
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The first meeting of the San Souoi club
for the year was held at the home of Mrs
McCreary on Tuesday afternoon. After
the business was transacted Mrs. Deemer
read a paper on "The Early Settlement
of Canada" and Mrs. Royal gave readings
from Evangoline.
Miss Juanita Boyd entertained six of
of her girl friends at a slumber party on
Saturday night. This was followed by a
a most delectable breakfast, which was
served the young ladies BY Mrs. Boyd
the next morning.
The F. L. T. Club met with Mrs. M. S.
Martin last Friday afternoon for busi-
ness session, then went to the home of
Mrs, E. Barrows for the refreshments.
Sort of on the installment plan but very
dslghtful.
The Woman's Club will hold their first
meeting of the year tomorrow afternoon.
A full attendance is desired. The exeou-
tive board will meet with the first vice
president, Mrs. J. W. Todd this after
noon.
The wedding of Miss Annie Laurie
Shelton and Mr.. Merle c. Wachtel is
announced to take place at the home of
the BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.
Shelton, on September so.
Mrs. Blanche Dautrich was the hostess
to number of her friends at six o'olook
dinner on Wednesday evening, in honor
of her sister, Miss Grace Haight'
The Ladies Union of the M. E. church
met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. G. w.
Lewis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
EUREKA


Mr.. Wallace Ruoks and sister Helen of
Bsntonville Ark. have been visiting Mrs.
Tucker and Miss. Lily and have gone on
to Colorado Springs and Denver and will
stop here again on their way home.
Mrs. w. H. Lowell and son and Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Shortnaok of Fowler visit
ed with Mr.. and Mrs. |. R. Bevard for
several days.
Little Miss Genevie Seeman is recover
ing from very severe illness.
The cucumbers are being thrashed and
beet hauling has begun. cantaloupes are
thing OF the past.
Mrs. W. L. Aulgur has been visiting
her daughter Mrs. Earl Robertson this
week while Mr.. Aulger went to the
Cedars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
For Sale

1918 model. Motor Cycles and motor
boats at bargain prices, all makes. brand
new machines. on easy monthly payment
plan. Get our proposition before buying
or you will regret it, also bargains in
used Motor Cycles. Write US today. En-
close stamp for reply. Address Lock
Box Trenton, Mich. -i9
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

Winners of premiums are requested to
call for them as early as possible. All
having bills against Association are noti-
fed to present them at once.
G. M. HALL. SECRETARY,
Arkansas Valley Fair Association
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
Got a Headache =?

Most chronic headaches are caused by
visual or muscular defects of the eyes
aed may be relieved by correctly fitted
glasses. Consult E. F. Burnett. Optomet-
rist, 2o4H N. Main Street. Rocky Ford
Colo. Fowler, Mondays; La Junta. Fri
DAYS. Stf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

For SALE-One 20 horse power Max
we'll Jr. Roadester. In first class condition
only S2z5 great bargain. Phone Ford
ll6. H. D. Garwood.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

For Sale.-5 fine almost new S pass
enger automobiles; big sacrifice. Write
US quick Colorado Motor Car Co.
| Pueblo, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

Our work is the best. Frank E. Garity
sos S. Main. Cleaning, pressing and
repairing. Phone West 200.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

Homemade hams. sausage and lard al
Stauffers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19
Fair Premiums

Stauffers have on sale cornfed steer
beef, our own feeding
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

1870 acres good irrigated land one mile
east of Las Animas. Colo. one of Oldest
water rights in valley. for sale. Must
have $4,000 cash, will let stand or take
good eastern property for any balance.
Ralph Good. Pawnee City Neb. 48tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

For Sale.-One 4 passenger Taxicab
in fine condition. Will sell very cheap
or trade for anything of value. Colorado
Motor Car Co, Pueblo. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-09-19

One First Class Boarding and Livery
Stable on good paying basis. Will sell
or trade for farm. This is good chance.
Address, Manager, sol So. Union Ave.
Pueblo. Colo, lip
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For Sale.-Touring car in good condi-
ton. A bargain. S225. New tires and
new battery. W So. care Enterprise l6p
Empty kegs for sale at Rodeck's pool
hall. 8tf
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
The
Scrap Book


Years ago In Jamaica. West I2liss.
before artificial Ice was very well
known. a shopkeeper who tried = keep
up with the times thought be soulA
outclnsH his rival across the strest and
purchased thousand pounds OF me-
cool Ice. paying about ei2 for L. He
did q wonderful business the next day.
All the town trade came to get cool
drink. while the shop opposite was
empty. When she shopkeepsr shut up
that night be bad made good proAts
and had about 800 pounds Of Ice teft.
The next morning his brilliant black
boy. who opened mp the shop. greeted
him with q happy grin. Morning.
boss" he said. as done q good bit Of
business this morning. sah."
"How's that, boy; how's thatr'
well. sab. ! sold that fool Niger In
the store across the street all that stale
ice that was left for shiiiinss, and be
never knew the difference. sahr-Ev-
erybody's. }-
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
Dr,nsins W . pss.

A writer in Country Life In America
gives some advice on the bringing Up
Of dog. Az be tells It, the process
lo0kN easy enough. The nrst and most
important lesson for 4 pup to learn ID
~ stop anything be may b doing when
you say stop" and to continue when
you say ''All right" II well learned
this will explain to him all future com
maudx. After this comes the lesson to
lie down when you command Down"
and to stay down while you leave him.
For this iatter It b bsst to de- him to
something and then II b. does not drop
when you call Down" from . distance
return quickly and. scolding. push him
down forc1biy. A cares and q tasts OF
food should b hia reward II be does
right
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
GOOD ROADS
AND the FARMER
VIZ M Is lie o. Msst h
tsfsstsd h Their UpkssR
the COCO WORK n kllsAs


state Agricultural College Advssstss
hsIdins Meetings 10 Desst the Move.
rnsWt Throughout the etats-ovtiiNs
~ an instrvstive Program.
How many farmers know that II
costs them Is cents 4 mile to haul =
ton Of farm produce to a market over
the ordinary unimproved roads7 How
many know that for few cents an
acre a year--leAs probably than the
value Of the grain they drop In feeding
or hauling they could pay their share
on the cost of good road7 How many
ever think about the wet feet Of their
children. who trudse through mud to
sit all day damp and snuiIling III .
poorly ventilated schoolroom?
II IL to alleviate these conditions
that the Kansas Agricultural college IL
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
m ee.h.,r. Il fsess.

Whether the sum totAl Of energy h
sxlstence y Increasing OF DEGRADING u
Unknown Man may cause energy to
.hanse from one mode OF form to an
,ther. but there h NO annihilstioa nor
Increase. Energy may be created Of
destroyed by the Creator and the fact
,scaise detection In this colossal uni
serse. which has not. BY any means.
,een fully explorsd-
The entire problem OF force. or en-
Rgy. ~ being studied In laboratories
with renewed activity and with the aid
Il instruments Of ever increasing ac-
.uracy. Space may bold wonders yet
andetected. Thus energy In form not
It present known may reside there. :
A number Of recent experiments have
revealed effects that are inexpllcabls
~ any laws known to science. These
researches were made In light. The
results Of studies now being made are
awaited with great Interest. A new
slectronic theory Of light may be for
mulated-that b, light may be radi-
ating rays Of excessively minute bodies
at least 1000 times less than the by
arogen at0m.-New York American.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
SYSTEMS IN GAMBLING.


Msnts caris Just ossisss q Tjssm and
kssps On Winning.
There are only two Rames played at
Monte Carlo-roulstts and q simple
card game called trents. Ct quarants.
One d assured that these games are
played quite fairly and that the per-
centaSe In favor Of the bank u 81 to
90. Whatever It may be. this certain
percentage In favor Of the tables over
comes all systems that human ingenuity
can work out By any law Of averages.
n. Blanc will permit you to play any
way you like. and to double your bet
~ often ~ you like until It reaches
1000 francs at roulette or 10000 francs
ct trsnts ct quarants. Then you must
begin over again, for II b Quite clear
that U ops wsrs permitted 10 double
indednitsly 4 weEld aoly - q Quaa-
ton Of tims and sa0cieot nonsy to
put n. Blanc out Of buslnsss.
Thus Il happens that u. Blanc, who
takes no chance. wins against all t..oss
who are permitted to taks any sort Of
chance they like. Sir Hiran Maxim
disposed Of all systems whsn be shat
tered popular dsIusion IN theee words:
III red has come up twenty times In
succession 1t Il Just - likely to come
mp ut the twenty-0rst time ~ It would
BE- II 1t had not come up before for q
week. Each particular coup u govern
ed altogether BY the physicai condi-
lions existing At that particular In
slant The ball spins round q great
many dmes In groove. When its mo-
mentum 10 used up It comes In contact
With several pieces Of brass and finally
tumbies into pocket In the whesl
which In rotating in an opposite dirsc-
tion. 1t y q pure and unadulteratsd
question Of chance. and It 10 not In.
duen.~d In tho Toast BY anything that
has ever taken place before or that
will take place 10 the future. "-Nsl.
VILE Dawson Post In Saturday Even
ting Post
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
CHANCE FORECASTS.


Wsssss q Oh VIZ Diniy es'~asd -
Modem lrvsaeisas.
Chance phrases u IL litseary woeta
Of other days describe with uneanny
Greatness inventions q Tar later tmss.
Fur Instance. We Hpd in the "Prolu-
SONS" Of BtradA the Rouan. which
were published in the year 1917. what
might b held 10 embody crude DE-
scriptioa Of wireless tslegraphy.
8trsda rspresents two friends - car
sying ON . cosrespoodsncs By msana Of
q certain loadstons which has such
virtue In Il that. n 4 touches two ne
dies whss oos Of ths nssdlss begins to
move. ths other. although At ever 20
great q distance. moves at thS same
tims and In the same manner"
In 1914 Robert Hooks published .
work wherein hs observed that -
glasses improve the vision 70 ways
might bs found to Improve our other
senses. "It b not impossible" says be.
ito hear . whisper . distance Of fur
long. and perhaps the nature Of the
thing would not make It impossible al
though that furlong should b ten times
multiplied" This ssems to b. . fair
forecast Of the telephone.
) In 'Gullivers Travels" Swift causes
his hero to relate In the voyags to La.
puta that the astronomer there have
likewise discovsrsd the two lesser stars
or satellites which revoIvs about Mari. /"
This has been held to constitute . -.
tire on sham science Nevertheless
Professor Asaph Han q few years ago
discovered the two tiny satellites.
It was more than LOO ysa8 ago
that Lucian gave an account Of the
manner wherein the Inhabitants Of the
moon drank "air squsessd or compfsss-
Cd Into q eoblst' 70 that Il formed .
kind Of dew. This clearly Suggests
liquid air.
The same writer In 'svsra Histoeia"
humorously and at some length de.
scribss an aerial ship tie sails Of which
were inflated BY q whirlwind, thus im-
polling It through space to The moon
HaPperaR.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

william was not kind to his small
brother Henry; In fact, be looked upon
him ~ puisance. scourye sent from
heaven to tn .his spirit md spoil y.
fun. Especially that day Was Henry
I thorn In the older boys 6seh. In
his efforts to rid himself Of his bur
den William resortsd to all the msth-
DDS the mind Of youth suggested. but
In vain. Henry continued to stick -
close. II not closer. than q brother.
"William," finally said tho boys IA
Their. who had witnessed. unheard.
the Anal paroxysm Of the unequal
struggle, you should be ashamed Of
yourself to treat your little brother In
that way! He ought to BE- sacred 10
you"
William made no reply. but shortly
afterward. believing himself to be free
Of surveillance. he was heard to ad-
dress Henry thus: always taggin'
after me! II you weren't sacred I'd
break your blamed face for your
New York Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20


Miss Jane Barlow's first contribution
to literature was some verses that she
sent to the Cornhili Magazine while
still In her teens. She awaited the
editors reply with Eirlish eagerness
When 1t came 1t was shock:
81 have no use for your silly verses. ="
She was, naturally, mortified and
hurt. A plain rejection would have
been bad enough. One worded so
scornfully was sheer. unnecessary cru
city. She endured her misery in soil
tude for awhile-her family knew moth
Ing Of her literary venture-but her
feelings became too much for her. She
confessed and demanded sympathy.
But when she showed the letter the
spra wiling editorial hIerosiyphlcs, read
with more calmness and with the
whole family to interpret. took on a
surprisingly different significance. He
had written:
81 hope to use your pretty verses."-
Youths Companion.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
A ssv&h African Nams.

The hardy Boer voortrekkers had a
fne sense Of poetry in naming places
In Eouth Africa. In the Transvaal
there b place which rejOices In the
name Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Sontein. ut ID name" says a Cape
Town exchange. (which speaks Of lei
sure, whose gentle invitation to the
thirsty traveller to rest little by the
brook beneath the cool shade of the
tree calls up at once the thought Of a
green oasis in a dry and barren land"
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

Come murmur when their sky b clear
And wholly bright to View
. II one small speck Of dark appear
In their great heaven Of blue.
And some with thankful love are nils1
II but one streak OF light.
One ray Of Gods good mercy. gfid
Tho darkness Of their night
In palaces are hearts that ask
In discomfort and pride
Why life 10 such . dreary task
And all good things denied.
While hearts in poorest huts Admire
How love has In their AID
Love that not ever seems to tire
Such rich provision made.
.-R c. Trsneh.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

WHAT rHn YAnMHns OF noH11Rnn HxW
yn1sgY ACCOMPANIED II COOPERATION.
holding meetings and inviting the
oranges and farmer associations to
talk At them.
The following program has been out
lined:
Nsthods.-fD Right and wrong grading
season, tools. width OF road. etc. 60 Fair
average cost Of grading perfectly one mile
OF road. ~ Right and wrong methods Of
draining road 10 Dragsing-when. how.
~ whom. fair cost. etc. ~ Why not con-
tract both grading and dragging7 90 Ad-
vantages Of concrete or stone bridges and
culvsrts. durability. use Of home labor.
etc.
Laws and Poiicies.-u) Why not separate
once Of Assessor from that Of road trus-
tee and elect road trustees on score OF Mt
nsss TO supervise the building Of roads
and keep them busy At least from March I
to october3 q AdvantAGe Of classifying
roads into county and township roads.
ETC., according to law. ~ why not build
each year q few miles Of permanent earth
roads instead OF patching ali the roads.
building first the roads with greatest
travel7 20 Reports Of funds available thio
year for township roads Why not have .
county road and bridge enGineerf
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
CARPETS FOR ROADS.
Az -El.stia skim Recommended BY
English Export,

M English Expert, f
A lecture was recently delivered by
member of the road board before the
Royal Institution Of London on ..Ths
Road-Past. Present and Future" The
lecturer said the problem was to nnd
the best mode BY which q road should
be constructed 20 that it, surface would
NOT be broken by trafsc. 10 that the
transit might be easier for both pas-
sengers and goods, 4 road which would
form neither puddle holes nor exude
mud from vehicles and create no dust
when the weather was dry.
One thing was universally recognize
ed-that the road Of the future should
b truly bound road In which. what
ever kind Of stone was used, the stone
should be held together 70 that It
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

Must Havo 8ee0 Teeroe.
Gene Stevens. being asked II be knew
q new story. deposed and said that be
did not. but that he had friend who
was very sick and that the friend had
had good doctor. but that the doctor
was puzzled about the casa. 30 q con
suItation was held. Four other doctors
came, looked wise. shook their heads.
talked It over together and went away.
Then the FIRST doctor summoned the pa
tents wife.
II am sorry to tell you that your hus-
band is in bad way" be said. '.If be
Is religiously inclined should advise
that you send for . minister without
delay"
"Yes, doctor. Shall l get Just ons
minister or will he need consulta-
ton Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20
Curved Arms II r,ywsssls.

A great many people imagine that
the arms Of nywheels and pulleys are
curved for the sake Of beauty and
graceful appearance. But this ID not
70. In the ma king OF these wheels
they are cast In sand from molten Iron
poured In. As the arms are Of less
thickness and body than the heavy
rim aud the hub. they begin to cool
on quicker. BY the time the arms are
'.set" the rim and hub are still cool
ing and contracting. and the effect
Of their shrinkage 10 to cause a very
powerful pull on the arms. As the
latter are soiidly set they become se-
verely strained. but II the arms are
curved they Withstand the pull that
goes on during shrinkage and SHINY
stralghten out little.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

/ II tell you. Binks,- said the miliioa-
airs. with great susto. talk, about your
fnn! There's ooDs to squal that Of
earning million. dollar By dollar"
by sinGer." saM httls Binks, swhat
Q lot OF fun thers b ahead Of meFs-
Harpef's Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

First Tramp-There ain't Eoin' to he
good Twin for our profession In the
future. I'm afeared. Second Tramp
Ow's that? First TrAmp-Its this
ERE civilization. These cookin' schools
u teachin' girls 'ow to use mp the cold
Wtttles,-Exchanee.
The Meeker herald., 1913-09-20

Biobbs-Henpeckke always reminds
ne Of mouse slobbs-Nonsenss! II
be was anything like mouse his wtfs
would b afraid Of him. Philadelphia
Record.