davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
ROCKY FORD DITCH co.
Holds Annual Meeting and Elects
Old Board of Directors

AS an expression of satisfaction for
the conduct of business during the past
year, the stockholders of the Rocky
Ford ditch Co., at the annual meeting
on Monday unanimously reelected the
old board of directors as follows: c. j..
Cover, Fred Noble, s. A. Taylor, W..
Morrison and T. H. Devine.
The reports of the superintendent and
secretary-treasurer showed just cause
for this satisfaction upon the part OF
the stockholders and were approved as
read, and levy of So per share was
authorized payable upon call of the
board of directors as needed, and a re-
cess was then taken until such time as
some definite action may be taken in
the proposed Kansas-Colorado water
compromise.
Immediately after the annual meet
ing the board of directors met and per-
fected organization with the following
officers:
President-C. J. Cover
Vice President-W. Morrison
Secretary-Treasurer-L. X. Pollock
Superintendent A. Taylor
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
COLORADOS AGRICULTURAL
PROSPERITY JUST STARTING
Acreage of Irrigated Land Will Be Doubled in
Next Twenty Years Says Man
Who is Posted

(By \. A. Weiland, State EnEinccrJ
1t becomes vcritabIc plaiitudc to
say that our agricultural resources
far exceed any other source OF wealth
in the state, yet such is the truth.
And as great as our agricultural
wealth is at present. there has been
made only beginning in the devel-
opment. Great problems have yet to
be worked out in the way OF smaller
farms, higher duty OF water. more ex-
tensivc cultivation. In the solution
of these problems lies the future
wealth, prosperity and happiness OF
our state.
As regards the ultimate develop
mcnt OF our irrigation possibilities,
we have hardly started, and have, in
fact only scratched the surface. As
kansas Valley from Pueblo to the
Colorado-Kansa line. There is now
irrigated from the Arkansas river be-
tween the points mentioned only
$4,000 acres, with an average annual
water supply actually diverted into
the canals OF over 100000 acre feet
Compare this with the irrigation
from the Cache Ia Poudre river in
northern Colorado. With an average
annual diversion of little in excess OF
one-third that OF the Arkansas val
ley, there is actually irrigated nearly
100000 acres OF land. One cannot
but be led to the inevitable conclu-
sion that the acreage in the Arkan-
sas valley must be doubled, and that,
too, within the next twenty years.
This being true OF one section of the
state, which has been farmed for
thirty years, how much more must
it be true of other sections OF more
recent development?
In order to create more wealth
the large farms must be divided in
to smaller holdings. we must have
more farmers, men, too, who are
alive TO the duty incumbent upon
them to make the most out of the
natural resources. land and water,
placed in their keeping. The duty OF
water must be doubled and it can be
by intelligent cultivation and super
vision.
There is crying demand in our
state for adequate drainage, Accom-
panying irrigation everywhere. there
is the evil OF water logging the soil
from ovcr-irrigation or from physical
conditions due TO the topography OF
the country While no accurate sur
vcy of the seepage lands has been
made, yet it has been quite accurate
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
MARKET REPORT
Cattle Little Stronger, Hogs Lower,
Sheep and Lambs Advance

Kansas City Stock Yards. Jan. g.
The close Of the year found everything
cleared up and packing houses with bale
supply pens, hence everybody was in
buying mood today. receipts 5000 head.
A large share OF the receipts were stock
ers and feeders. and trade in these was
active, at stronger prices. Killing cattle
sold at steady prices. Nothing extra
good in steers was here, top price SS.25,
middle class steers 81 to So. plain warm
ed up steers around Sc SO. Cows and
bulls are selling at higher prices, choice
heavy COWS Sc SO to 81. choice heavy
bulls up to Sc rs. veal calves also higher.
up to $3.50. Stoekers and feeders con-
tinue to move freely, country demand
apparently Unsuitable. Outgo last week
was twice as great as corresponding
week year ago, and the total shipments
for the year 1915 was never before
equaled. at $4,000 head.
Hogs arrived to the number of 10000
head, including 5000 head brought in by
packers. most OF them bought at Sioux
City. Chicago had an enormous supply.
and a break in prices, and sales here
were largely 10 lower. top S6.z2}a. bulk
of sales S6.4o top $3.50. Light hogs are
selling relatively better then week ago.
up to Sc 65 today. Total hogs packed
since the season opened November lst at
western points is 90 per cent greater
than year ago. in number of head, but
weights average about l. per cent light
er this year. hence the net gain is nat
erially reduced. Apparently the hog
market is on a firm basis. and able TO
take care of very heavy supplies.
Sheep and lambs made sharp advance
last week, and than suffered a relapse.
Today the run is 10000 mead, and the
market is 10 to 25 higher. almost up to
last weeks high level. Best lambs brought
Se.25 to So SIS today, yeaslings $a.25.
wethers Sc rs, ewes Sc 25. Dealers say
Northern Colorado and Western Nebras-
ka will run lambs fast now. till the mar
ket breaks, which would Indicate no
skyrocket prices during the next month.
J. A. RIcXARr. Market Correspondent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07

" estimated as 100000 acres. While
some drainage development has been
undertaken in the various sections OF
the state, yet hardly beginning has
been made in this work We have
adequate drainage laws on our stat
ute books. but prospective investors
in the bonds seem to fear the validity
OF the law, and have desired su-
preme court decision relative to the
validity OF the bond issue. No case
has as yet been presented TO the
court.
There exists at the present time
approximately 100000 acres OF land
in the very heart OF the San Luis
valley thai needs only drainage TO
make it one OF the most productive
portions of the state. Two drainage
projects. one near Center and one
southwest OF Alamosa have been de-
veloped. and the results obtained un-
der both propositions amply attest
the success and feasibility of drain
age, and the crops produced on the
drained lands are ample to convince
the most pessimistic purchaser OF the
bonds OF drainage district. that the
security is ample and safe. All the
help possible must be secured from
all sections toward financing the
drainage propositions. for il is only
by this means that we can reach the
Ultimate development so much desir-
ed.
The Development work on new pro
jccts has been practically held up for
the last two years. While there has
been considerable activity in the i'll
ing upon new projects. there has been
little actual construction work. Dur
ing the calendar year 1915 practical
ly 900 new projects. which includes
bitches and reservoirs. have been
filed upon. During the same calendar
year only seven reservoirs have been
built or enlarged.
Colorado. as state, has suffered
in the past from too much cXploita-
ton OF irrigation schemes witt thout
any merit whatever. We are. in a
measure. recovering from the i'll cf-
fccts OF this hyper-cntfusiasm, and
eastern capital seems much more
willing to put money into our irriga-
ton and drainage securities. As this
feeling OF confidence in our develop
ments continues to grow, it is incum.
bent upon every citizen OF this state
to see that only bona fide PROPOSE
tions be placed before the capital
lists, and that the good name of Colo
Continued on Last Page
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
In Honor of His Uncle Unveiled by
Rocky Ford Boy

Frcr, Greenwood, Miss, comes the
news of the unveiling on Wednesday of
beautiful drinking fountain in honor
of C. E. Wright, who is quite we'll
known in Rocky Ford thru his visits at
the home of his brother-in-law, Mayor
Roberts.
Mr.. Wright is prominent citizen of
Gk kenwood, highly esteemed by his acts
ot philanthropy, and the erection of
this handsome testimonial by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
had the appreciation of the entire COM
munity, as was attested by the i'm
mense throng that was assembled when
TTle Frank, the young son of DR.. and
ms. z. T. Roberts, pulled the strings"
and revealed to the view of the popu-
lace the drinking fountain erected in
honor of his uncle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
ROCKY FORD COLORADO FRIDAY, JANUARY Z, 1916
TRIANGULAR DEBATE
Will Be Held Next Week = First
League Basketball Game in This
City Also Set for Next Week

| LEAGUE DlShetDdh SdIle lh -Ahio
City Also Set for Next Week
The triangular debate will be
held next week. Trinidad forfeit
ed all right in the debate and La
mar has entered in place. The
contest here lies between LaJunta
and Rocky Ford.
The question to be debated is.
Resolved, That the President
Should be Elected for a Term of
Six Years and Not be Eligible to
Reelection"
Rocky Ford pupils in the debate
are: William Chambers, Harold
Randall, Glenn Lee, Walter Haley
Ruth Zimmerman, Dora Dodson,
Archie st. John and Glenn Culp.
Mr.. Watson has been drilling his
class of debaters for several weeks
and we feel that he deserves much
credit for his efforts.
Basketball Begins
The first league basketball game
of the season will be played at La
Junta this evening. Rocky Ford
boys and girls teams will be con-
testants with La Jnnta teams.
We feel that our basketball
players are in excellent condition
to begin the season. Under the
coaching of Mr.. Walker and Miss
Taub the girls team has accom-
plished month of profitable prac-
tice, while the boys under the
coaching of Mr.. Streibich and Mr..
Walker are as well trained as pos.
sible. 1t remains to be seen
whether the victory will be ours.
AS all are in good spirits and con-
ditions are favorable there is no
reason why Rocky Ford should
not capture first honors this year.
La Junta teams will play return
lgames-here next, t,Friday.or Satur-
day evenings.
School Notes
| The semester examinations will be
given on Thursday morning, Jan. 13, at
o'clock, and continue until Friday at
A o'clock. Each day will be divided
into periods first extending from
| @ 70 IN. ,a,npJ from, 1O.IS to 1o.2O and
third from to o'clock.
Miss Mary Shumate hasreturned to
work at the Liberty building and is
teaching one division of the first grade.
Miss Myrtle Seldridge will take Miss
Ericsson's place in departmental work.
at the Liberty building and Miss Helen
Dugan will teach three classes in Eng
lish there.
At the Washington building Miss
Beatrice Ramsey will teach the English
in departmental work. The following
teachers will be assigned to the Lin
coin school: First grade, Miss Bernice
grade, Miss Gibson; third grade, Miss
Esther DEWITT; fourth grade, Miss
Walk; fifth grade, Miss Crandall and
Miss Ericsson.
The territory has been divided to ac-
commodate as nearly as possible those
children who live near the respective
buildings. The new building will be
ready for occupancy on Monday MORN
ing, at which time all children who
have been assigned to that building
will be expected to report there for
work.
| NsuvrH I'm r>r .r-p avNr xtyprru
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07

Continued on Page Four
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
TRISTATE REUNION
new YEARS DAY
Again Most Successful and
Enjoyable Meet
KANSAS, NEBRASKA
AND PENNSYLVANIA
Native Sons and Daughters with
Their Families Are Out in Good
Iy Numbers This Year

Native Sons and Daughters with
Their Families Are Out in Good
Iy Numbers This Year
The reunion of native sons and
daughters of the great states OF
Pennsylvania. Kansas and Nebras,
ka-naming them according to
seniority SO that no one may feel
offended in X. of P. hall on New
Years day, was again an unquall-
fled success and we'll attended
despite the counter attractions.
On account of the celebration of
Law Enforcement day at the
Methodist church and the lagrippe
epidemic, the attendance was not
as large as upon some former oc-
casions, but the splendid enter
tainment provided made it a most
satisfactory reunion.
The dining room committee
this year adopted the cafeteria
plan of service, which was found
to work to good advantage in the
limited quarters. Early in the
day some fear was felt that they
might run short of supplies, but
when the pile of good things was
complete all apprehensions OF a
shortage WAS gone and there was
still goodly pile after full JUS
tice had been done to the edibles
prepared by the well-fam cooks
of the three states assembled.
1t is impossible to say who
merits the most praise for. .the.suc-
cess of this reunion, but as in
times past the Bailey orchestra
composed of Messrs Bailey,
Cheek, Williams and Miss Linn
had the praise of every body for
the excellent music. The reading
of ''Laska, Texas Girl" by Mrs.
S. S. Bailey. was highly applaud
ed. and both the M. e. S. S.
Royal Singers and the Weist
quartet had to return for second
numbers before the audience was
satisfied.
DR.. Weaver in a masterful way
held up the greatness of Pennsyl-
vania, while Kansas was well
represented by Frank Bishop and
Judge Minor. AS DR.. Savage
was forced to answer call the
great state of Nebraska had to &C
without az official spokesman, but
it was not found lacking in evtem-
poraneous takers.
It was suggested by some that
on account of many family gather
ings on New Years day it might
be well to hold future reunions on
the first Saturday in January, and
the executive committee will take
this under consideration at the
proper time.
At the close of the program the
following officers were elected;
Chairman-H. NJ. Minor
Vice Chairman-O. j. Baxter
Secretary -Treasurer-S. $. Bal
ley.
The above officers also compose
the executive committee for the
wear.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-07
Elks Extend Christmas Cheer

The Elks lodge Of Rocky Ford. No.
ll4z. sent fourteen turkey dinners to
Ordway for Christmas. Each dinner con-
sisted OF turkey and the necessary
things that 60 to make up nice spread,
says the Ordway New Era.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
ADVERTISING HELPS SALE.
G. W. speeht 4 Son Have Monster
Crowd at Meeker Farm.

G. w. Specht & Son, who conducted
a sale at the Meeker farm, three and
one half miles northeast Of the city
Thursday, are firm believers in adver-
Using in the Times Republican. Sew
erar notices of this sale were inserted
in the T.-R.. and the weather man CO.
operated with the promoters. Fifteen
hundred people were in attendance,
one of the biggest crowds that has at
tended a sale in some time. Thirteen
hundred lunches were served, and the
sale itself was eminently satisfactory.
A team of mules which sold for $500
topped the list as far as price was con-
cerned Thomas Watson, living east
of the city. was the purchaser. Other
mules and horses, twenty-on head in
all, sold for good average. A mich
COW brought $3.50 and her calf $3.50
a total Of sl10. Thirtyfive head of
sheep averaged about $3.50. A good
deal Of the farm machinery was sold,
the total amount of money from all
classes Of goods equaling $1,000. The
Messrs. Specht expressed themselves
as being we'll satisfied with the sale in
all respects. They will go in short
time to- Pochantas, where they expect
to make their home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
GIVES DELlNoUENrs TIME.
Five Automobile Owners Notified t
Get Numbers by Oct, is.

In letter to County Attorney Scott,
Earl VI. Steere, attorney for the state
department of justice. who was in the
city investigating cases of violations
of the automobile laws, a list of five
auto owners who failed to answer the
summons was given. These five were
par. OF the thirtytwo who were sum-
moned to appear in the mayors court
by the special agents for the attorney
generals office who were working in
this City. The letter says that the five,
who have been operating cars with only
one number have been given until Oct.
Is to get a full set. The county at
torney is asked to inform himself
whether they do or not and to report.
1t is intimated that the owners will be
prosecuted if they do not comply with
instructions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
LAUREL PIONEER DEAD.
Abort w. Often, Old Resident Q
County, Succumbs at His Home.


County, Suecumbs at His Home.
Old age and general debility caused
the death at O'clock this morning OF
Albert w. Often. living two miles
northeast of Laurel, one of the pioneer
residents Of the county. Mr.. Often was
SO years Of age, and his health had
been poor for some time past.
Albert Wensel Often was native OF
Germany, where he was born April a.
1927, in Norden, province Of Friesland
He was united in marriage in Germany
with Miss Mary Lubben, who died in
that country Shortly after his wifes
death, in 1870, Mr.. Often came to this
country, and settled in Ogle county
Illinois, with his brother, Henry often.
In 1873 he came to Marshall county,
where he has lived for the past thirty
years. Mr.. Often is survived by one
son, Albert W., at home, a sister, Miss
Marie Often, also at home and one
brother, Henry Often living in Laurel
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon at / o'clock from the
home, with burial following in Grace
land cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
SUBSCRIBERS TO SEASON TICK.
ETs REQUESTED TO SECURE
THEM THIS WEEK.
RESERVED SEAT SALE TO
OPEN THURSDAY MORNING
Season Ticket Holders Will Have
Preference in Matters Of Selecting
observation-disclosures SharIow, Prima
Donna. Soprano. Opens Course on
Oct. 1s.

With the first entertainment in the
community lecture course a little over
a week distant, activity in connec-
ton with the closing up of the ticket
sale and reserved seat accommodations
has begun. A representative Of the
Redpath organizat ton which is putting
on the course is in the city today, and
delivered the tickets to Secretary
Johnson at the Marshalltown Club.
Beginning Monday morning at 8
o'clock and continuing up to Wednes-
day evening, these tickets VIII be ready
for subscribers to come and get them
a. the Marshalltown Club. Y. NJ. c. A,
and Mcbride and Will Drug Company.
81 who subscribed for tickets at the
time the canvass was made last June
will be expected to secure their tickets
during the first three days of the week,
and pay for them. This will be neces-
sary if reserved seats are desired, as
the reserved seats for season ticket
holders will be put on sale at the club
Thursday morning. and only those who
have their admission tickets will be
permitted to take their choice of the
reserved seats at this time. Reserva-
tons should be made for the entire
course Thursday morning. Otherwise
ticket holders will have to go and
secure a reserved seat each time an
attraction is in the city, as reserved
seats for single numbers will not be
placed on sale until the morning OF
the entertainment.
Make Reservations at Once.
According to the Redpath repre-
sentative most of the choice reserved
seats are generally all taken for the
entire season at once, so patrons are
advised to secure the same seats for
all entertainments. and thus be saved
the bother Of a trip each time course
number Is in town.
Those who have their season tickets
will be given first choice at the re-
served seat sale Thursday morning.
Others will have to wait until holders
of season tickets have made their
selections. This Is done in order to
give patrons who expect to attend the
entire series preference over those who
merely intend to take in one or two
numbers.
Myrna Sharlow Opens.
The Myrna Sharlow Concert Com
pany featuring Myrna Sharlow, prima
donna soprano. will be the first attrac-
ton Of the course on Wednesday. Oct.
49, This is the highest priced number
IN the series costing 5000 night. Re
ports from other cities where Miss
Sharlow has sung have been ex-
tremely favora BILE. The second num-
Der comes on Tuesday. Nov. I. when
John B. Ratio, an impersonator, will
appear
To date about 100 season tickets
have been subscribed for. According
to Secretary Johnson this will Just
about carry the course off without
running into debt, with the added in
come from the reserved seats. No at
tempt will be made to make money on
the course, but the promoters. which
Include the churches the Y. NJ and Y.
W. c. A. desire to come out even.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
In the Police Court.

Harry Farr was arrested Friday
night by the police on complaint of his
wife, Mrs. veda Farr, who charged as
sault and battery. Farr denies thai
he struck or harmed his wife in any
way. The hearing was set for 3
O'Clock this afternoon in Justice Peek's
court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
SElEINE NEW MANAGER.
Succeeds F. J. Rodgers in Charge ,
Marshall PRINTING Companv.

Succeeds F. J. Rodgers in Charge Of
marshall Printing Company.
F. j. Rodgers, who for little more
than year has been manager of the
Marshall Printing Company, will sever
Ills connection With the Concern next
week. when he will leave for Sioux
City to take position with the Per-
kins Bros Company in It's job printing
department.
Mr.. Rodgers will be succeeded by
Emil Seleine. who has been superin-
tendent of the printing plant. Mr..
Seleine will assume his new duties
Monday. and Mr.. Rodgers will remain
until Oct. Is before leaving for his new
field Of labor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07

crowd was in attendance at the lec-
ture, which was given at the Metho-
dist church A musical program was
given preceding and following the leo
ture, and was composed Of songs BY
Mrs, r. B. Fisher, Miss Lolita Arney.
Miss Doris Ralston and piano num-
her by Miss Merle Houghton.
The lecture course is given under
the auspices of the business men OF
Albion and will include FIVE numbers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07

with cards. were dismissed BY County
Attorney Scott In the district court late
Friday. The cases were dismisSed BY
the county attorney on account Of .
lack Of evidence.
The case Of the state against q. p.
Emerson, charging an alleged misde-
meanor, that was appealed from JUS
tice court was also dismissed by the
county attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07

who, according to the petition, is OF UNI
sound mind. The guardians bond was
fixed at $500.
G. A. Lands has petitioned the court
to appoint him guardian of his father,
jacob Lands. who is said to be Of un-
sound mind in the application the son
Hla5 " W. rR .EI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07
AT THE CHURCHES

The following sermon subjects and
services have been announced for Sun
day by the pastors of the cit,
churches:
Congregational, Rev. B. r. Martin
Morning, The Possibilities Of Unused
Powers; vespers. p. M, musical pro-
gram by choir and organist.
Baptist, Rev. r. B. Davldson-Morn-
ing, The Good and EVIL in the King
dom; evening, rs There an Inter
mediate Slater"
Bethany United Brethren Rev. F. J
Thomas Morning, Something Do
ing; evening, The Best Way"
Presbyterian, Rev. James p. Linn
Morning. Eyes That See; evening
Two of One Mind
st. Paufs Episcopal, Rev. H. M
Babin-Morning, 1880, holy commune
ion; IL, baptism and sermon, THE
Promise Fulfilled; evening, Future
Life"
Central Church of Christ, Rev. w. M
Baker-Morning, THE Divine Chal'
lenge"; evening. Our Plea
German Evangelical, Rev. Karl Res
Spirit in the Inner Man." Rev. c.. Jan
kowski will preach.
PentecoStal Church of the Nazarene
Rev. D. F. beware Morning, The
Fourfold Mission of Israel; evening
THE Origin of Life, It's Faults and
True Teachings"
First Spiritualist, Rev. Eva Mccoy
Evening, The Spirit Of Change
First United Evangelical, Rev. c. G.
Zcigler--Morning, mission Work in
China; evening THE Universal
Quest
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Morning, Are Sin, Disease and Death
Real?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-07

Hughes street. was finished FRIDAY.
The crew was moved to State ana sew
enth street and began working west IN
state street, which is to be paved az tar
as the Denmead addition.