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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
Club Rooms About Ready

The members of the Crystal Falls
Club expect to be IN their new quar-.
tiers by the middle of the week at
least. AT the meeting, held last Tues.
day evening In the bank building, the
announcement was made by the house
committee that the next meeting could
be held in the club rooms.
The entire lot OF furniture executing
the dining room and card room tables
has arrived and is stored IN the
Moriarty building preparatory to
removal to the rooms when ready.
The pool and billiard tables are here
also and will be erected today or Mon
day by Mr.. o. M. Brown.
The committee on steward has about
decided upon colored man from Chi
cago who will take charge of the es-
Establishment and do the cooking.
Meals will be served at all hours on
order.
The reading room is ready but 1t
may be week before the dining
room is ready. The house committee
bought a nice line OF silver ware,
dishes and glass ware last week and
il is on hand ready for use
Additions to the memberhip are
coming in right along now that the
people are assured of successful club
and u is expected that the member
snip will soon be around the hundred
mark. ANY person of good moral
character is eligible for admission in
the club and anyone wishing 20 join
has only to get an application blank
from the secretary or one of the mem
bers. sign IL and present II with the
initiation fec 10 the board of directors.
Mrs. Frank Widstrand will leave next
Wednesday for Hibbine. Minnesota for
an extended visit ut the home OF her
son. Oscar Of that city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07

| The primary election held in the
city last Wednesday was about as mix
ed an affair as has been held in long
time. The mixture resulted from the
fact that new kind OF ticket was
put into effect and. Notwithstanding
that the instructions were plain and
that the electors had dinged into them
the fact that cross at the head of the
Ticket didn't vote the ticket. great
many votes were thrown ont for the
reason that no other mark than cross
at the top appeared upon the ballots.
There really was no contest. In the
third ward Hugo Koepeke and Chas.
Uren were running for place on the
ticket for the Office Of supervisor Mr..
Koepeke sought a place on the demo-
crat ticket and Mr.. Uren on the re-
publican but the slips got mixed in
great style.
The result OF the contest is tnat
Nesbitt il the candidate on the repub-
lican ticket and Gatfney on the Demo
crat and Prohibition tickets, some elec
tor having written in his name on that
ballot.
Ward J. Kelly was voted for as clerk
and Harry Hatch and w J. Bosanko
as treasurer, the latter being q repub-
lican. A. l.. Robbins and Lon Mics
ler'received votes for alderman in the
third ward.
There are so many conflicts in the
selections that SOME of the candidates
will have to make choice between
the tickets they have been chosen on.
A table showing the results Of the
election follows;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07
Drenched the Passengers

The passengers on che North. Western
tram between Ishpeming and Escana-
ba were drenched while passing the
watertank at Little Lake last Monday
night. The train stopped for water
and after the tank on the engine had
been filled the workmen were unable
20 shut off the How from the tank.
The situation became serious so the
tram hands decided TO pull ont and let
the water run. The transoms in most
of the cars were open and the water
poured in onto the passengers. many
of them being severely drenched
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-03-07

Mrs, Frank Widstrand will leave next
Wednesday for Hibbine, Minnesota for
an extended visit ut the home OF her
son. Oscar Of that city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
ROCKY FORD COLORADO FRIDAY, JANUARY 80 1914
CITY MAY PAY CASH
fias Sufficient Funds to Pay Off All
Warrants But Couldn't Take Up
Water Bond Nearly Due

At the regular meeting of the city
council last Friday evening considerable
time was spent in the discussion of
whether the city should get back upon
cash basis. but no definite action was
taken upon the important question.
1t is said that there is sufficient sum
in the hands of the treasurer to pay off
all outstanding warrants and place the
city again upon a cash basis, but to do
this we would be unable to meet the
water bond coming due in May and which
would be the wisest course to pursue the
council has not yet decided.
At this meeting an exceptionally inter-
estng and important report was present.
ed by DR.. Barbour-which appears else
where-and our health officer requested
a couple of months leave Of absence as
he expected to be away from the city for
a time. The request was granted and
DR.. J. A. Lawson was appointed To fill
the position during his absence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT
Cattle and Sneep are on The Incline
and Hogs Are Strong

Kansas City Stock Yards, Jan. 26-.
Cattle values last week advanced o to
is cents with greatest gains on butcher
grades, next on stockers and feeders, then
light beef steers. The great bulk of kill
ing cattle were medium class. though one
lot of big Missouri steers brought se.25.
highest price ever paid here in January.
The bulk of meal fed cattle from the
Southwest have been run, and Colorado
consignment of pulp feed cattle will not be
heavy. Accordingly higher prices are
predicted. Hogs had some losses last
week after Tuesday. but closed strong
Saturday, The run is 5000 to-day.
market to 10 higher. with top at $3.50.
Sheep and lambs displayed weakness
after Tuesday last week, but the market
is strong to 10 higher to-day. with al |
the good lambs at So again. Receipts
are 1000 to-day. very light Monday
run, and it is again demonstrated that
owners have only to stop loading to over
come any setback in the market at this
time,
j, A. RicKkRT,
Market Correspondent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
A BUSY PLACE
Lewis Reservoirs Overlooking and
Work Rushing on Others

G. w. Lewis was out to the Lewis res
ervors with some contractors on Tuesday
and reports that they stored over 500
acre feet of water on Monday, and when
he left there at 2 p. m. Tuesday the in
take canal was still running about three
feet deep and fifteen feet wide,
The warm ohanook winds early in the
week had melted the snow on the water
shed above the Lewis system. and as a
consequence the finished reservoirs are
verflowing. which should be very en-
couraging for the Cudahy people who re-
Gently became so largely interested in
this project. as well as to the psople OF
Crowley county who are assured of
plentiful water supply next summer.
Messrs Parmelee and Lewis have Just
closed contract for $4,000 worth of
new construction work and the building
Of three more large reservoirs for this
irrigation system. About rs teams are
now working and by Feb 10 at least
double that number will be on the job
and pushing the work as rapidly as pos
sble.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
PLAIN CASE OF BLAcKr1AIL
So Decides Judge chritton In DinkIe-
0oeringer Assault Case

Behind closed doors Judge Chritton on
Monday afternoon heard tn, case Of Mrs.
Dinkle VS.. Pete Goeringer and at its con-
olusion the defendant was forthwith dis
charged and the justic was advising the
district attorney to bring suit against the
woman and her husband for attempting
to use the court to extort baokmail.
Pete Goernger. the well known clerk in
the Rocky Ford Grocery Co. store. was
charged with an assault upon Mrs. Din
kle, wife Of farmer living south of
town. who claimed that she had been to
the store last Friday for groceries and had
been induced to enter the warehouse at
the rear where she had been assaulted.
Evidence was submitted to the court by
parties in the store at the time that Pete
had not been in the warehouse with the
woman. and it was also proven that the
husband had tried to get money pay
ment for the alleged assault before bring
ing suit, and when the evidence was all
in it showed such clear case Of attempt
ed blackmail that Pete was at once freed
of the ugly charge, and it is reported that
the Dinkle family lit out that same even
ing for Kansas.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
Arkansas Valley Ditch Association
VIII Meet In La Junta Next
Tuesday, Feb. B

All water users are vitality interested
in the suit now pending in the District
Court OF the United States. which in
wolves the right of the farmers Of the Ar
kansas Valley to divert and enjoy the use
of the waters of the Arkansas river.
The first testimony was introduced by
the complainants in this case in October.
1912, and they have not as yet closed
their case.
The preparation for the defense of this
suit has been going steadily forward. and
at this annual meeting of the association
facts will be presented showing in part
the werk accomplished. As many as
possible should avail themselves of this
opportunity to hear and learn of these
matters that are so vital to our existence.
Representatives of all the newspapers of
the valley are gwen cordial invitation to
be present at this meeting.
The annual call sent to all members of
the association is as follows:
La Junta, Colo, Jan. "a, 1914
To All Members:
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the Arkansas Valley Ditch as
sociation will be held at the City Hall. La
Junta. Colo. Tuesday. February Ord. at
1880 am.
At this meeting matters OF great i'm
portance to all the members will be pre-
sented: The officers and attorneys Of
the association will present their reports
regarding pending water suit and assooi-
alton matters. The question of providing
additional funds for the defense of OUT
water rights will be discussed. Reports
will be presented showing the financial
conditions of the defense fund and gen.
eral fund. Officers will be elected for
the ensuing year. and necessary funds
voted for carrying on the defense of our
waters and the general work of the as
sociation.
1t is very important that there be a
large attendance at this meeting and it is
urged that each member send as many
representatives as possible. 1t is urged
that the board Of directors OF all the
companies be present and also that as
many of the stockholders as possible at
tend.
1t is requested that the secretary Of
each company notify all his directors and
as many stockholders as convenient. urg-
ing their attendance at this meeting.
BY order of the executive committee.
G. NJ. HALL.
J. D. CRAIoAEAD. President.
Secretary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
Rocky Ford Health officer Of
fers to Give Bonds That He
Can Lower Number of Deaths
II Given Authority and Funds
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ed out Of the city. and not allowed to re-
main as they did last year. And the cut
ting should be done oftener. | recon-
mend a regulation by the sboard of health
requiring the cutting of all weeds during
the last week of each summer months.
This enforced according to our ordinance,
the weeds being cut promptly the follow
ing week by the city, if not done by the
owner ordered, and the cost assessed as
taxes on the lot, will work transforma-
ton that will gladden. the heart of every
citizen.
All of these recommendations bear up
on tie prevention of typhoid fever either
directly or indirectly and all of these
can be enforced and will be supported. |
am sure by the great majority OF our
people. One more recommendation
have to make that is a direct preventive
of that disease. Typhoid vaccination has
bsen thoroughly tried out and proven sue
cessful. 1t would be one of the greatest
vents for the public health of this town
if every individual who has not had ty-
phoid fever. could receive this vaccination.
1t would be one of the greatest things
that could be done for the state if every
one in the state could receive it. How
ever it is not probable that public senti-
ment is yet up to the point Of universal
typhoid vaccination. But | recommend
that the city proyids the bacterin and
authorize free vaccination by the health
officer to all who wish it.
These recommendations, strictly enforc-
ed. will almost surely prevent the disease
from gaining foothold in our town.
am able to say this because the same
regulations in other towns have prevent
ed epidemios in those places.
And permit me to repeat what have
said to you before. You gentlemen, as
the board of health and legislative eoun-
Gil OF this community, are directly respon-
sible. and | as your executive officer if |
fail to do my part, if another epidemic of
typhoid breaks out in our town. Ocea-
sional cases will occur SO long as the
conditions in the state are what they are
but for the spread of it amongst US we
are responsible. wish | could force this
home upon the conscience Of every state
and municipal legislator in Colorado. For
the sickness and suffering by this disease.
you are responsible; and the friends. the
parents. the brothers and sisters OF those
that unnecessarily die, may rightly say to
you, the blood of these our loved ones is
upon your head. A quarter of century
ago. this could not have been said. But
increasing knowledge brings increased
responsibility. The greatest opportunity
the geatest responsibility of municipal.
state and national statemanship OF the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
WOULD
REDUCE
DEATH RATE

To The Board OF Mayor and Alderme n:
There were two notable events in the
sanitary history of the city last year. on q
very credtable to US. the other the rev.
erse of oreditable.. The credtable. even,
was the prompt suppression of an extra
ordinary outbreak of smallpox. The
other was our failure to make any mater
ial progress in getting the rest of the
houses, within the sewer district, connect
ed with the sewer. This failure is little
short Of disgraceful to US, the oity admin
istrators. and disgraceful to those citizens
who, able to make this connection, fail TO
do so. We are risking lives. Already up
the river there is quite an outbreak OF
typhoid fever. Such an out break threat
ems every town in the valley. Sewer
connection will do much, though not every
thing, to give US protection. trust, be-
fore the coming season is over. we will
have every house in the sewer district,
properly connected.
In this connection, as another measure
of protection, we must have, this season,
more thorough cleanliness of the town.
want to ask youl as board of health, to
pass regulation requiring every house
holder who keeps horse or cow. to have
his corral and stable thoroughly and care
fully cleaned at least once every week.
And | would suggest that every such
householder be required to keep tight
box beside the alley and that the corral
and stable be scraped clean every morn
ing and the manure put into this box. If
this is done am satisfied that there will
be no trouble to arrange with farmers to
take it away every week. 1t would be
well also to include in the regulation the
weekly removal of all rubbish. such as
paper, loose straw. scattered hay, old
shoes, rags, etc.
Another matter that needs attention is
the more careful and frequent removal of
the garbage, especially from the restaur-
ants, boarding houses. hotels. grocery
stores, and confection stores. All these
at least, should be required to keep can
of suitable size, with tight top. in which
to place the garbage and to have said
garbage removed every day.
The feeding yards adjacent to the city
also need some regulation. We are never
going to be free from flies. however clean
VIC may oe. """e sheSe Jeies iehoii a.
they are. II they can not be kept in a
better condition, then they should be re-
moved to greater distance from the
city, Possibly this should be placed IN
the hands Of the state board of health.
The removal of the weeds from the
streets and alleys, and especially from
the vacant lots, is another matter that
needs more strict attention. The weeds,
after cutting, should be burned or remoy-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
James II. Lowe Receives Summons
Barly Wednesday Morning


After an unusually long and well-spent
life James H. Lowe shortly after mid
night on Tuesday answered the final
summons for which he had patiently been
waiting aud passed peacefully away.
For many months he had been gradually
sinking. SO that his demise was not un-
expected though grieved by relatives and
friends.
Eighty-six years ago James H. Lowe
was born in Virginia. In 1871 he came
to the Arkansas Valley with his family
and homesteaded southeast of this city.
where he resided until few years ago
when he came to town and made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. F. Y.
Hauok. He was intimately identified
with the development of the valley by
irrigation and in company with "Uncle
Billy" Matthews did the first work on
the Rocky Ford Ditch. To mourn his
passing and revere his memory he leaves
two ohildren-Mrs. R. A. Potter and Mrs.
F. Y. Hauck-and Ave grandchildren
Mrs. J. H. Award, Roy and Clyde Potter.
Marion and George Lowe.
Funeral services will be conducted in
First Presbyterian church this tFriday)
afternoon at 2 o'clock by DR.. Weaver
and interment will be in Valley View
cemetery under the auspices of St. Johns
Lodge No. rs, A. F. g. A. M, the de-
ceased being veteran Mason.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
ACCIDENT AT FACTORY
Sightseer Knocked Down and Run
Over by Pulp Wagon

On Monday afternoon. while showing
his three-year-old daughter how the beet
pulp was loaded at the factory. Kinley
Hill was knocked down by team that
had become frightened at the noise oe-
easioned by the high wind and suddenly
swerved to dash from the factory yard.
The heavy pulp wagon passed over
Mr.. Hill so severely injuring him that it
was at first thought he had but little
chance for recovery. but latest reports
from his home on Walnut avenue are to
the effect that ne is resting easy ana if
not internally injured will soon be about
again as no bones were broken.
The little girl was also badly cut and
bruised but luckily escaped serious in
jury.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
HAWkEYES AND
BUCKEYES MEET
Reunion of Saturday Most
Successful Ever Held
ELEVENTH YEAR FOR IOWA
AND FIFTH FOR OHIO
Large Attendance, Plentiful and Ex-
ceIIent Dinner and a Splendid
Program of Entertainment

The annual Iowa Ohio reunion
in X. of p. hall last Saturday,
was the best ever held by the
society. The attendance was
large, the dinner plentiful and be-
yond criticism and the exercises
varied and entertaining.
To give the program complete
would be impossible, as so many
changes were made from the orig
inal, but it was full of meat and
entertainment.
Bailey's orchestra opened the
exercises with choice selection,
and throughout the afternoon de-
lighted all with fine selections.
The Iowa and Ohio song by the
audience, was a reminder to all of
the glories of these two states.
Invocation by Rev. Warner fol-
lowed. Miss Nellie Joy gave a
recitation in her usual incompar-
able manner. The duet by Miss
Bartholomew and Mr.. Brown was
enjoyed by all. Miss Kesrney's
recitation attested to that lady's
proficiency. The solo by Miss
Gibbons was heartily enjoyed.
The quartet singing of Messrs
Brown and others was good for
more. Mrs. w. II. Hardey and
Miss Mary Ford sang sweetly and
to the pleasure of the large audi
ence. Miss Johns recitation was
a good selection aid charmingly
rendered. The solo by Mrs. John
son was encored heartily. Miss
Ruth Deemer pleased everybody
with her catching manner and
recitation. Mrs. w. G. Steele,
with piano solo, was extra good.
Others who contributed richly
to the entertainment are impos-
sible of locating as to names, as
we should like to do, as it seems
that when departure was made
from the original program with its
many changes no one thereafter
kept a correct record of the most
interesting exercises throughout.
Talks on the two states were
made by Judge E. G. Glenn. Wey-
bright, Burson and others and
when final adjournment came, all
exchanged adieus until one year
hence, vowing that this had been
one of the very best of the annual
gatherings.
The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President--Mrs. Il. K. Cook
Vice President-Mrs. j. Fl.
Crowley.
Secretary-Mrs. III. w. Royal
Treasurer-Mrs, II. Il. Lovejoy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
SANTA FE CHANGE
Kurn Resigns SUPPLEMENTARY and is
Succeeded by Bristol

James M. Kurn, who has been genera!
superintendent of the northern district of
the Santa Fe railroad for the past three
years, has resigned his position to assume
the presidency of the Detroit. Toledo &
Ironton railway with headquarters at
Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. Kurn's successor will be c. H.
Bristol, the capable superintendent of the
Colorado division of the Santa Fe. who
has received a deserved promotion and
will make the change from Pueblo to
district headquarters at La Junta on
Feb. /.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30
The program is as follows:

WEDNESDAY EVENING
Address Of Welcome---Pres. o. W. West
Address, Farm Women" -----
Mrs. Belle v. De Harbert
THURSDAY l;30 P. M.
Silo and Balanced Ration
Prof. Hinman of Agricultural College
THURSDAY z:50 P. M
DR.. Work of Pueblo is expected to speak
at this session on Dairy Farming"
FRIDAY 1880 P. NJ.
Or. Glover of Agricultural College
FRIDAY 1880 p. NJ.
Tuberculosis Glover
At all the sessions an opportun-
ity will be given to ask all the
questions desired and every far
mer in the county is invited to at
tend these sessions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-30

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