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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23

Petition for Sale of Real Estate
STATE OF COLORADO tss.
IN THE COUNTY COURT. IN PROBATE
In the Matter of thej Order to Show Cause
u. Osborn. Deceared. Estate.
2lst day oS June A. ID 1915. upon the petition
filed herein by Roy d. Thompson. Admins
traitor of said estate. for the sale of the fol.
lowing described real estate, a portion
thereof, to-wit: Lot II. Block 10. In the City
OF Rocky Ford; for the purpose OF paying
debts against said estate.
And IL now appearing to the Court from
said petition that proper and legal grounds
exist for the sale of all or portion of said
real estate.
Now, THEREFORE,. II is ordered by the
Court that Jennie Baker OF Friday Harbor.
Washington, and Ella Nelson OF Rocky Ford,
Colorado. all persons who are heirs of said
decedant. be and appear before said Court
at the Court room of said Court. In the City
of La. .Junta, County and State aforesaid, on
the 2nd day of August. A. ID, 1915. at the hour
of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said day.
then and there to show cause. IL any there be.
why order should not be made directing
the said Roy ID. Thompson, dministrator. to
sell the whole or so much of said real estate
as may be necessary for the purposes speci-
He'd In said petition.
1t is Further Ordered that this order be
published for at least Tour successive weeks
in the Rocky Ford Enterprise. weekly pub
lie newspaper published in said County.
by the Court:
E.w. MCDANIEL.
County Judge.
First publication June 25. 1915
Last publication July ~ 1915
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23
COMING ATTRACTIONS

Crowley Day, Ordway, Friday, Aug. 2S
Bent County Fair, Las Animas, Aug.
25-27.
Farmers Fair, Fowler, Aug. %.
Arkansas Valley Fair, Rocky Ford,
Aug. 81 Sept. 3.
Crowley County Fair, Sugar City,
Sept. $40.
State Fair, Pueblo, Sept. 1918.
Prowers County Fair, Lamar, Sept.
$3.50.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
=IN THE=
SOCIAL WORLD


On Tuesday evening at the Methodist
parsonage the marriage, of Willard A.
Bushey the Miss Orpha Bonds was
solemnized, DIR. s. B. Warner officiat-
ing.
The groom is an employe of the A.
B. S. Co., and both the contracting par
ties have many friends among the young
people, who extend hearty congratula-
tions and best wishes for happy fut-
ure.
The newlyweds went at once to
housekeeping in cozy little home on
Seventh street.
The Industrial Union of the Baptist
church held guest day" at the home
of Mrs. l. D. Hale on Wednesday after
noon. Almost hundred ladies were
present at this enjoyable affair. The
following program was carried out:
Instrumental music-Mrs. Dent; read
ing = Miss Gladys Hale; solo Mrs.
Henry Hardey; reading Custer.
A unique way of finding partners for
the lunch was carried out with much
enjoyment. Delicious ice cream and
cake was served.
The w. R. C. held It's monthly social
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Nicholes on Wednesday afternoon, when
more than 40 were present. A travel
ing photographer happened along and
took picture of the crowd, in which
some of the G. A. R. boys loomed up
quite prominently. Dainty refresh
ments were served. The Corps extends
thanks to Mr.. Ustick for his kindness
in bringing in his auto all old veterans
who were unable to walk.
The annual picnic of the w. C. T. U.
was held at the home of Mrs. Ella
Piper just west of town. The dinner,
the program and the games were en-
joyed by 40 members and guests. The
fine lawn and the fine weather COM
bined to give all present treat to be
remembered. Some delightful recita-
tions by Mrs. C. o. Clark and Miss
Agnes Moore gave added enjoyment to
the Union and their guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Smith entertained
about 35 of their friends and neighbors
at a lawn party at their beautiful sub
urban home on Wednesday evening.
Music and outdoor games were played
and delicious refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. McVay and family
spent Tuesday at their orchard south of
town, where they entertained large
party of young people from La Junta
with picnic lunch that evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Thompson were
the hosts on Saturday evening of de-
lightfully arranged five hundred party
for friends in the employ of the A. B.
S. Co. and their wives.
The Epworth League held most en-
joyable social at the home of Miss Opal
White on Tuesday evening. A good
crowd was in attendance.
Mrs. Cora Vallandigham was hostess
of a charming little party on Friday
afternoon. An attractively appointed
luncheon was served.
The Tuck-a- Batche club held its reg
ular meeting with Miss Emma Bostwick
on Tuesday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23
euo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mayors Proclamation


Whereas, Monday, August 2,
1915, has been designated as
Colorado Day." at the Panama
Pacific International Exposition
San Francisco, and
Whereas, 1t is highly desirable
that this day be fittingly observ-
ed by the presence on the grounds
of as large number of Colorado
people as possible and,
Whereas, The governor has is
sued a Proclamation to this eff
feet,
Therefore, 1t is urged in con-
formity with the request of the
Governor, that all persons plan
ming trip to the exposition
sometime during its course, so
arrange their plans and time of
departure if possible, so that
they may be at San Francisco on
Monday, August End, and take
part in the program of the day.
Also that those having friends
there or in other parts of Cali
fornia from Colorado write them
and urge them to- be present
Colorado Day.
z. ROBERTS, Mayor
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23

To Exchange. at bargain for irrigated
land, fine $1,000 Pueblo residence; cost
$4,000. In best neighborhood. Will
trade clear or with $4,000 enoumbranee.
Address Owner Sol Thatcher Building.
Pueblo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23

Lost. Between Hawley and town, a
ladies black coat. black satin collar.
Reward will be paid upon leaving at
Hardey's
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23

Let US launder your Palm Beach suits.
Phone West 6l8 and wagon will call.
New Method Laundry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23
HENRY FRANKIE

AT his home in this city at an early
hour on Tuesday morning, Henry FRANKIE
passed away after short illness.
Deceased was 60 years of age and
leaves six children to mourn his demise.
Funeral services were conducted in
the German Lutheran church on We'd
nesday afternoon and interment was in
Valley View cemetery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23
WANT ADS


Let US launder your Palm Beach suits
Phone West 6l8 and wagon will call
New Method Laundry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23

Makes No Difference
What You WANT
Tags
Signs
Briefs
Labels
Posters
Blotters
Dodgers
Hangers
Re ceipts
Boo klets
Programs
Sale Bills
Envelopes
Statements
Stair Cards
Blank Notes =
Milk Tickets
Memo Heads
Letter Heads
Butter::Wraps
Order Blanks
Receipti Books
Window Cards
Business Cards
Wedding Cards
Counter Checks
Coupon Tickets
And Advertising
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23
Beauty Culture
Marinello Cosmetics for sale
Mrs. F. E. Brown.
Phone Ford 265

Don't spend the hot summer months
making those handmade gifts you want
to give your friends for Xmas. but wait
and buy them from the Baptist ladies
bazaar, which will be held some time in
December. We will have everything
from handkerchief to all kinds Of wear
ing apparel and household linens. The
oaby booth will contain anything you
will want for the baby's winter outfit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-07-23

Mrs. Cora Vallandigham was hostess
of charming little party on Friday
afternoon. An attractively appointed
luncheon was served.
The Tuck-a- -Batche club held its reg
ular meeting with Miss Emma Bostwick
on Tuesday evening.
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19
Obituary.

Horace Truman CoursoH. son Of Mir
al Mr. c. f. Caurson. died At ll3o
% clock Monday night at the Lake Vii
laLe Lsa-marv. Iie suddenly became
tere Il. with appendicitis early Sunday
morning, and a. the only hope"..of say
ing him lay in an operation. he was
taken to the inirmary and the opera
ton vas performed. but his condition
was such that it proved of no avail.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Baptist Church MONDAY afternoon
by Rev, y. C. benson, and interment
va. maie in the DermottiCemetery.
Horace was born in Ashley county
August 3oth. 1903. and came with his
parents 10 Dermott when he was quite
small He was liked and respected by
all who knew him, and gave promise of
a useful life. Besides h4 father .and
mother. he leave. four brothers and
four sister.
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19
New Assistant Principal

Since the resignation OF J W Me-
toa az assistant principal Of the Der
mott High school. the Board OF
Directors have had considerable diff
cuity IN securing the proper person to
fill the vacancy They hav4 had a
number of applicants but none seemed
to be the man for the place The diff
ticulty was apparently solved Saturday
night. when DR. Barlow. president Of
the Board, announced the arrival of a
new assistant principal al the home Of
Prof. and Mrs / {. Barnett
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19


'''',' ~ : =. ", '7'7e.' @~,o'-
I.eona Raj born. went to lake Provj-
derce. La. Saturday night. leaving
here about eight o clock in their auto
mobile and arriving at their destination
about midnight. The motorei to
Ta.lulah and return about IS mileo
Sunday. and returned to permott Mon.
day morning Ni.4 Clara Nav. sister
Of Mr.. Be 4er returned win them to
SPEND the week here
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The Dermott news., 1915-08-19
Local and Personal

Newt Bynum returned rday
from trip to Morrell
H. S. Roby of Arkansas City spent
Sunday here with Eli Dante
Try one of Hanchey's Liver Pills to-
night; you II feel better in the morning
A goody number of Dermotters at
tended the barbecue at Eudora yester-
day.
Mr. and Mrs Bob Johnson and son
are here visiting his father, K. L.
johnson.
Mrs. S b. krisle left Tuesday for
st, Louis to buy her fall stock of
millinery.
Mrs julius Daniels of Macon Lake
is guest this week at the c. T. Ken
eedy home.
Miss Bradford of Dallas. Texas. is a
guest here this week of her aunt. Mrs
W. S. Jennings.
Mr.. Ernie kimpel now Of t.udora,
spent a few hours in Dermott Sunday
enroute to Crossett,
Miss Mamie Jett of Fulton il a
guest this week of Mrs C. q. Nielsen
at the Stancil Hotel
When you feel bad, run down and no
energy, try a bottle of Hanchey's Cas-
cara Laxative Syrup.
. Sidney Blythe returned Tuesday from
Oklahoma and Texas where he has been
since the first of June
Henry Duerson has returned from
Arkansas City. where he has been car
pentering for several weeks
FoR RENT: Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply to Mrs.
Matte Anderson. 3ol : Main St.
Mrs. Henry Townsend of Arkansas
City was a guest here the first Of the
week at the Geo. A Newman home.
For SALE Ny home place near the
school house See me for particulars
II. f. Courtney.
bny RENT: Five room cottage on
Noyth Main St
Mrs ] W Barnett
Mi.s Fora Harrison of Rison came in
last Saturday for a ten DAYS visit here
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19


/ first OF the week for Arka lphia.
where they viii make their future
home The house vacated BY them is
now occupied b. Dr. A. G. kavanaugh.
Master John Gordon Pierce and sis-
ter. Edna. arrived in Dermott Tuesday
/ for visit at the l. NJ. Belser home
Tney are aged seven and nine. respec-
lively and made the trip from CoFey
Vile Kansas. alone.
Mrs W 3. Jamason was called to
Memphis Tuesday morning on account
of an automobile accident IN which her
husband had been injured. She had
been here since last Thursday visiting
her daughter. Mrs Lee WoolfolN
Miss Lillian Cafey left this week for
Melwood, where she will meet Miss
Pietiete Johnson, who mas been spend
ing the past month at Dawson Springs.
Ky From there they will 20 u Mem
phi4, making the trip home VIA Arkar-
sas City by boat.
Miss Eunice Ringgod went 70 Mon
ticeiIo Tuesday to assist Miss Kate
Moore in recital at the Amus-u
Theatre that evening. On account Of
a heavy rain, the attendance vas small.
and the recital viii be reneate! thi4
tThursday) evening
The local military company. in com
mani of Lieutenant W. T. Owens,
leaves Saturday for Fort Logan H.
Roots FOR two-week4 encampment
Captain W. $ Daniel. who il now in
California attending the Expositions.
will Join them there next week.
Dr. and Mrs W. j Wiz Of Natchez.
Miss. We're guests here Saturday of
Mr. and Mrs r W Marks They
drove through in their automobile. go
ing from here to Monticello. Mr.. and
Mrs Marks accompanied them to Mon
tice!o. where they visited over sunday.
returning 10 Derm5tt Moniay
We snip out baskets of laundry regu-
larly each week on Mondays and We'd
ne.day4 returning Thursdays and Sat
urday4 Your patronage solicited
Special rates on dat work All mend
ing free
Phone l25, l. l.. Davis.
AGENT Franks I.aundry
Mr. and Mrs D. w Clements of
Tillar are expected here for visit this
week They are en- route TO their home
at Tilar from Cape Girardeau. Mo.
where they have been since the close
of the Tillar school. of which My
Clements is principal. They made the
entire trip from Cape Girarieau to Ar
kansas City by boat
Cards were received here Tuesday
announcing the approaching marriage
Of Miss Addie Jane Carmical to Rev.
Robert Torrentine Kerr. which will be
solemnized at Monticello at = oclock
Tuesday morning. August 3lst. Miss
Carmicai taught piano in the Dermott
school last year. Vt ha. many friends
here whose best Wishes viii attend her.
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends for THEN
numerous acts of kindness and sympa
thy during the recent illness and deatt
Of cur dear son and brother, Horace.
G. T. Courson and family,
Also his Grandmother.
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19

Mrs J T. Bybee and j. T. Jr. OF
Memphis are here visiting her sister,
Mrs. L. F. Etter. at Glen Ayr for sey-
eral weeks
The Rook Club will meet tomorrow
(Friday) afternoon with Mrs L. NJ
Belser as hostess at her home oa Dan
iels Avenue.
Mrs. II NJ Uptegrove left Tuesday for
Beaumont. Galveston and other Texas
points. where she expects to visit until
Christmas time.
FoGNp-W Watch charm made of ten
dollar gold piece Owner can get same
by calling at Bowdens ; Market and
paying 20c for this at
DR. E. Baker left the first of the
Week for Chicago and other Illinois
points He expects to be absent from
Dermott several weeks.
Miss Adele Anderson expects -
leave this week for Memphis where she
will 20 into training a. a nurse at the
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Miss Helen Buckner returned last
week from Kinder. La, where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs W |.
Tate. since the first of July.
Try a can of Allans Cremol Rose
TaIcum Powder a most attractive dis.
play of which may be seen in the win
dow at Bordeaux \ Drug Store.
Miss Maude Kennedy i. expected
home this week from Hamburg. where
she has been for the past ten days vis-
iting her aunt. Mrs l. J. Cone.
J. I. Crenshaw. representing J. G..
Howard of Little Rock will negotiate
loans on farm lands Five years time
Interest at 6S. payable annually.
Miss Kate Moore of Dewitt spent a
few hours here with Dermott friends
last Friday. She was enroute t. Mon
ticeilo where she il visiting her sister
The street approach 10 the midway
entrance of the Union Station has been
filled in with dirt and a carload of
crushed rock substantial improve
ment in that block
Miss Winnie Bowden left Tuesday
for Little Rock. where she il visiting
her aunt. Mrs. +. {. Nowlin From
there she will go to California 10 at
tend the eXpositlons.
DECISION MEANS SUCCESS. Write
Rev. j. NJ. Workman. President Hen
derson- Brown College. Arkadelphia.
Ark. TODAY for reservation. Special
on request
Postmaster j. +. Leeper and mum
Der of others attended barbecue Tues
day on the { r Skipper farm vest of
Dermott. given in celebration Of the
of new silo
Agent Ford says that business at the
station Is re,uming normal proportions
to the usaai rush Of busi-
ness in ,he fall Forty full carloads
we're received at the station Monday
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19
Dora Told Mary.

Dora told Mary, and Mary told Katie,
and that is the way they found out
Ross Dead Quick" Spray is the
quickest death to bedbugs, ants, fieas
reaches, chicken mites, plant and vege-
table insects. 1t kills mosquitoes, too,
and they like to advertise good thing.
Sold in Dermott by Henry Bordeaux
and Hanchey Drug Co.
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19

BOYS, bring US FIVE Sip bottles and
we viii give you bottle of soda water
free. -Dermott Bottling Works. At
The Dermott news., 1915-08-19

job work neatly and promptly done
at The Dermott News Office. Your
patronage solicited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-04

Combination ranges at Forbes
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-04

Topeka Friday afternoon on business
The new six cylinder fire truck or
dered some time ago for fire station
No. 1 arrived Friday afternoon. The
machine carries 1. 400 feet of hose and
a thirty gallon chemical tank
The WomenS Board of Missions of
the Central avenue Christian church
has extended an invitation to the pub
lie to attend the annual entertainment
which will be Held in the church Sun
day evening Included on the program
for the event is sketch in which will
appear a number of girls from the
church.
Frank R. ConwelI. Clarence Butts,
Walt Perry. w. H. Markham, George
Young, Nate Thompson, DIR. c. o.
Byerley and Dave Wallace went to
Rossville Friday night. where they as
sisted in putting on work in the third
degree in the Masonic lodge there
Mrs. William Aye and Mrs. z. Enos
of Rossville were in North Topeka this
morning.
Among the Churches.
Central Avenue Christian church.
Rev. 1. H . Beckhold, pastor Sunday
school cabinet prayer service $50
o'clock; Sunday school, GAS O'Clock;
communion service and aching
10:45; Christian Endeavor, $50; an
nual entertainment by Women's Board
of Missions, 1880 o'clock.
ort h TO p Congregational
church, Rev. Clinton Andrews, pastor
Sunday school. GAS o'clock; sermon
IL o'clock; Christian Endeavor $50
o'clock followed by evening service
North Topeka Baptist church, Rev
w. Garnett Handley, pastor. 10 a. m.
Sunday school; 1 a. m. sermon. Sub
ject: Joshua: Sure of His Orders"
p. m. Junior B. Y. p. U; $50 p. m.
Senior and Intermediate B. Y. P u;
1880 p. m. Peoples Popular Services.
Subject: Some Truths and Lies
About job"
Kansas Avenue Methodist church,
Rev. ]. E. Scheer. pastor $3.50 a. m
Sunday school, H. A. French, Supt;
IL a m, Communion service; 6:15 p.
M, Epworth League. Topic "A Name
less Prophet Who Kept Fresh Gods
Name" Leader. Miss Alta Groom;
$50 p. m, intermediate League; 1880
p. m. Sermon theme, THE Man
Needed"
A. NJ. Petro. Druggist.-Adv.
Program of special services at the
Second Presbyterian church Sunday:
IL a. M, Prelude by Miss Clifton;
doxology; invocation; response by
choir; hymn, He Leadeth Me-; Bible
lesson; hymn, Bearing Precious Seeds
of Love-; prayer; notices and offer
ing; anthem by choir; sermon, 1.-The
Game of Life and the Umpire; hymn.
How Firm a Foundation Ye Saints
of the Lord" 1880 p. m. congrega-
ton singing, led by Mrs. Morns; scrip
ture reading; song by the high school
glee club. 1.-The Lord is My Shepherd"
prayer; mems quartette, Nothing To
Thee by Messrs. Johnston, Suit,
Pratt and Tolbert; notices and offer
by Justice John Marshall, Am I Il
Jonah?' song by high school glee
club; closing song, Lord 1 am Coming
Home; benediction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-04
HIGHLAND PARK NEWS

Miss Pearl Shau1 entertained at din
ner at her home, Monday evening. Her
guests were Miss Anita Weible, Miss
Hattie Brenamen. Miss Emma Nell
son and Miss Lydia Abels of the War
rem NJ Crosby store.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Robinson have
returned home from visit with their
son, Mr.. Edward Robinson and fam
lily at Onaga, Kansas.
There will be regular services at the
C h u C h Sunday morning Sunday
school at 10 o'clock: preaching SER
vices at IL o'clock by the pastor, Rev.
c. w. Marlin. The weekly prayer
meeting will be held Thursday even
ing at the Parrish home on Virginia
avenue.
Mr. ]. A. Jones of Van Buren, street
is building a very convenient six room
bungalow on Michigan avenue Such
houses as this means a very substan-
tial growth to Highland Park.
The Chalitso club will meet Thurs
day. December 8 with Mrs. A. G.
Potter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Banta of Horne
street were guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rollin Chubb.
The next meeting of the Highland
Park Minstrel club will be held at the
school house Thursday evening, De-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-04
JOFFRE POWERS WIDER
France Does Not Propose Successor
on French Front; Singleness of
Purpose in Military Program.

Paris. Dec. 4.-Premier BRAND is
authority for the statement that the
government has no intention of ap-
pointing a successor TO General Joffre
in command of the armies of the
French front, according to the Jour
nal.
In reply to an inquiry from the
army committee of the chamber as to
what would be the effect of the crea-
ton of the new post of commander
in-chief of all the French armies ex-
cept those in Africa to which General
Joffre has been appointed, NJ. BRAND
is quoted having laid:
THE sole object of the extended
powers of the genera1issimo is to in
sure singIeness of direction in military
operations which has become more
necessary than ever now, and at this
same time to establish close co-ordi-
nation between the command of our
lrmieS and the technical councils of
he allies which will be held at general
HEADQUARTERS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-04

for the minstrel show is proceeding
nicely under the direction of Mr..
Charles H. Booth.
Mrs. Peter Eberhart and son, Leslie
Eberhart have left to spend a part of
the winter in southern California with
Mr.. EberhartS two sisters and broth
er. From there they will go to Seattle.
Washington to visit her sister, Mrs.
Kerns.
E. c. Oman of 1925 Buchanan street
visited Thursday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Moore on Califor-
mia avenue.
The K K KS will give a musical
program at the Highland Park school
house, Wednesday night, December 8.
The proceeds will go toward the new
church building. The program will
consist of piano, violin and vocal mu-
sic, readings and comedy sketches.
Admission 10c.
Orrin Berridge of the Topeka High
School spent the day at Emporia, as
a delegate to the Kansas editorial as
ISOLATION of high school papers.
Mrs. S. A. Chapel of Abilene at
tended the convention at the Lutheran
church at Topeka Wednesday and was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. With
erell Wednesday and Thursday.
The next regular meeting of the
Booster club will be held Monday
evening, December 6. After the reg
uIdF business meeting the question Tor
discussion will be: Resolved, That
for the betterment of Highland Park
all social and fraternal societies should
be formed into one society.
Mrs. F. ]. Parrish and Miss Jessie
Parrish entertained few guests
Thursday at their home on Virginia
avenue. The guests included Mrs. B.
c. Dibble, Mrs. Agnes Clarke. Mrs.
c. p. Rowe, Mrs. Marshal. Miss Ruth
Dibble, and Master Willard Dibble.