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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02
CONTRACT is LET
Work to Start at Once on Cudahy
Enterprise

Further development of the agricul-
tural lands of Colorado is to be aug
mented by two new undertakings. A
contract has been let by the Cudahy
interests to Mishou & Millard. Pueblo
contracting firm, for the construction
of system of irrigation canals and
reservoirs on the big Cndahy ranch, IL
miles north of Olney Springs. The re-
,muneration for the work is understood
to be $50. 200. Work will commence
Immediately by large force of men
and teams who will remove approxi-
mately 100000 yards of dirt in the com
pletion of the contract.
A new company has been organized
and Incorporated by A.A. Weiland, state
engineer, and Howard Burns of Denver
but formerly of Pueblo. The company
is incorporated for $50, 900 and is to be
known as the Western Wall Works
and Drainage company. The company =
offices are to be located in Pueblo in
the Thatcher block.
During the past few years there has
been steady Increase in the demand
for under ground water systems and
the new company will install pumping
plants for irrigation and drainage and
turn over the complete system to
farmers who desire to purchase them.
Welland is to be in charge of the
work on the Cudahy ranch, it is under
stood. The Cudahy company obtained
control of the ranch containing about
5000 acres of land, two years ago. 1t
has been stock raising ranch and is
considered one of the finest of the
large industries in the state. 1t is a
model experimental ranch, but pr ofits
on the investment have never been lost
sight OF in the effort to deter mine i'm
proved methods of stock raising or
general agriculture.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02
HONOR their
DEAD COMRADES
Rocky Ford Veterans and
Patriotic Citizens
FlTTINGLY OBSERVE
MEMORIAL DAY
Exercises Show Spirit of True Patriot.
ism Upon Which the Foundations
of Our Nation Rest
Old soldiers, let us hope for

Old soldiers, let us hope for
good tomorrow. Our country
lives. The spirit of Lincoln is
not dead. but lives in broader
way. We have no threatening
internal strife. In the main
our people are loyal and are
for America first and always.
May we ever continue to he
free, united and loyal people
with one flag, one faith, one
lofty purpose, one imperishable
destiny, one great brotherhood,
one song-the song of Liberty
and Freedom.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02
Swink to Celebrate

For the first time in years the town
of Swink will stage real celebration
the date chosen being June II.
A committee headed by Mayor Yoe-
man is arranging program of sports
The new town hall will be formally
dedicated. Governor Carlson and ex-
Congressman John A. Martin will speak
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02

" ;"
Reverentially the survivors of
the Civil War and associate orders
assembled in First Presbyterian
church on Sunday morning aud
listened to an eloquent Memorial
sermon breathing the spirit of
patriotism that was preached for
the G.. A. R. and allied organiza-
tions by Dr.. s. B. Warner, as the
paragraph quoted above gives ex-
ample.
Ideal Memorial Day
Nature joined hands with the
residents of Rocky Ford on Tues
day in doing honor to the memory
of the heroes who gave their lives
on the battlefelds- of the Civil
war or passed to their reward in
the intervening years. With each
succeeding year the ranks of the
veterans are shorter and their
steps less alert, but the spirit of
the Grand Army of the Republic
remains in undiminished fervor
and the exercises were carried
thru with more than the usual en-
thusiasn it appeared.
Members of the Grand Army OF
the Republic, their wives, widows
and families, Spanish-American
war veterans, members of the Ma.
tional Guard, city officials and
citizens generally, congregated at
the Elks home on Tuesday morn
ing and in automobiles generously
contributed by our people they all
found room to ride to Valley View
cemetery, where the beautiful
and touching memorial ceremonies
of the G. A. R. and W. r. G.
were carried out and the graves
of former comrades who had par
ticipated in the great conflict were
strewn with beautiful emblems of
remembrance and love.
In the afternoon the G. A. II.
and associate orders as well as
large number of citizens assemb-
ed at the Presbyterian church,
where a program appropriate to
The speaker of the day was DIR.
William Crawford who gave an
eloquent address. filed with the
spirit of patriotism:
patriotism is the rich, red
blood, coursing thru the veins of
every loyal American, it is the
touchstone of absolute fidelity and
loyalty to our government, our
constitution and its laws. With
out patriotism, men and women
would not be inspired with the
lofty ideals, which should actuate
them, to perform deeds of heroism
endure great sacrifices demanded
of them. whether it be in times of
peace or war; inspired by patriot.
ism, they will dare all danger,
suffer every privation and perform
mighty deeds of valor, impossible
of achievement, unless they be
possessed of that noble principle.
Opinions change overnight, prin-
ciples are eternal. The Grand
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02
BRIDGE BENEFIT BALL
Under Auspices of Woman's Club Will
Be Most Interesting Game Ever
Played on Local Diamond

PIaye0 on Local diamond
Only overshadowed by Water
melon day in drawing power and
interest will be the ball game that
will be pulled off upon the local
diamond next Wednesday after
noon under the auspices of the
Rocky Ford Woman's Club.
AS was stated by The Enter
prise couple of weeks ago, the
Woman's club, with the spirit of
civic pride that characterizes its
actions, pledged itself to raise
certain amount toward the build
ing of the concrete bridge propos-
ed to replace the wooden struc-
ture at the South Ninth street
and Walnut avenue crossing.
Il casting about rs to how this
fund might be raised it was pro-
posed that the business men and
factory boys might be Pitted
against each other in a ball game<
Sure enough, when the plan
was mentioned to the parties in
terested, each side had some play
ers that only required the oppor-
tunity to show themselves in the
"Jawn" Jackson class, and SO a
ball game was easily arranged.
The great game will take place
next Wednesday afternoon, June
Z, and every business house as
we'll as the big factory will be
closed SO that all may witness the
battle on the local diamond, and
you'll feel mighty lonesome, dear
reader, if you are down town while
the game is in progress.
Following is the lineup of the
teams:
FACTORY BOYS
Frank Noble. Captain
Catchers--Jim Bingham. W. T. Rowen
First Base-Jack Church, w. F. Cation
Second Base-P. E. Strouse. Jack Colyer
Third Base-Ike Reed. F. L Jones
Short Stop-D. L. Joehnek. v. N. Turner
Right Field-D. o. Thompson, F. Drew
Left Field-C. W. Robinson
Center Fieid-Fred Mehring
Pitohers-Fred Noble. W. A. Park. A. j.
Harmon. W. J. Blanchard, J. E.
Burge
Mascot-Claude Swink
Bat Boy--James Renell
BUSINESS MEN
A. S. Johnson. Captain
Catchers Rae Karney, Henry Hdrdey
First Base Fenlason, A. W. Creager
z. 7. Roberts
Second Base-Dennis Fleak. W. B. Goblin
Third Basel, A. Dawley. G. c. Max
well, Sr.. R. E. Wolfe
Short Stop. H. Price, Chas. Recker.
C. o. Ferril
Right Field-L.H. Hodghton. BenStauffer
Left Field-W. C. Tucker. H. E. Alder
dice. W. J. Brown
Center Fields. A. Mathews. A. F.
Anderson. E. C. Shelton
Pitchers-H. D. Garwood. J. H. Award,
Lee Darlington, L. R Pollock. J. c.
Braden
Mascot-Karl Miller
Water Boy-M. J. Herr
Bat Boy-Paul North
Umpires-H. c. Morse. S. w. Cressy. F.
L, Perdue. George Iackey
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02
AFTERNOON GAME
LA JUNTA

Continued on Last Pagel
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-06-02
ROCKY FORD

Summsry-Stolen base:Cochran. Two
base hits: Campbell, Harwood. Three
base hit: Mattick. Struck out: by
Mayer z. Base on balls: off Toothaker
8: off Mayer l.. Time Of game. 1855.
Umpire Roth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
NEW RESTAURANT OPENS ON
s. SATURDAY

The building formerly occupied
A. E. Peterson has been in the hands
of workmen during the past two
weeks and has been put in first class
condition and arranged for first
class restaurant and cafe. w. E.
Bowen who has been conducting
restaurant on Main street has leased
the. building and will on Saturday
open, his restaurant. Mr.. Bowen
is a natural born. restaurant man,
and In preparing for his new place
Of business has not overlooked any
Eof th-- details which viii make his
place attractive to the public. He
has purchased new, tables, chairs
anu other fixtures, among which is
one OF the latest designed electric
pianos, made by Lyon & Healey Of
Chicas0. On another page Of this
issue Mr.. Bowen makes his formal
announcement, and judging from the
menu announced, no one ne leave
the place hungry. Mr.. Bowen has
employed Mr.. James Hill Of Chicago,
who II said to be q chef OF excep'
tional ability.
Mr., Hill has had years Of expert
ence In some Of the best eating house
in Chicago and in dining cars on one
OF the leading roads out Of Chicago.
This featur alone will be valuable
asset in Mr.. Bowen's new establish
ment. We hope that Mr.. Bowen
will prosper in his new place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
INJUNCTION ISSUED in
Oneida SCHOOL Case
WORK ON NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Is STOPPED BY ORDER OF
THE COURT
CASE TO Be FOUGHT TO A FINISH
Mrs. Robert Asks Damages in Sum
Of $1,000 Directors and construc-
ton Company Defendants

A litigation which promises to ar
rouse unusual interest has just been
started in which Mrs. A. B. Holbert
has started an action restraining the
Consolidated Independent District Of
Oneida and the Quality Construction
rjmpany Of independence from con-
tinuine the work Of erecting a new
school building. The directors Of
the district procured a building site
on land owned by Mrs. Holbert, gain
ing possession Of the ground through
condemnation proceedings. The site
in question, Mrs. Holbert claims in
her petition, is the identical site
which she and her husband have held
as site for home and other
buildings used in connection withs
their horse importing business, and
that because Of the action Of the
board ofdirectors Of the district
they have suffered heavy damages.
Mrs. Holbert has been granted
temporary Injunction restraining the
boar' and the construction COM
pany from continuing the work of ex-
cavation preparatory to erecting the
building.
The case promises to be hard
fought litigation, and the outcome
will be watched with interest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
UNITED BRETHREN

EVangellSt1c services still in pro-
grss: Meetings every evening this
week and throughout Passion Week.
At these services Miss Paige will
probably treat the following sub
.Jects: Twice Born or The New Birth,
Thosa Other Sins, How to be Lost, A
Vital Question for Parents, Bay
Day, Danger Signals, He'll, The Judg-
ment. The Lords Re urn and The
Sunday morning service At 10:3O
This service will be in honor OF the
Elderly People. A section oft,N the
church will be reserved for all who
are fifty years Of age or more. Snb-'
jeft: Heaven. sxssi
The evening services begin prompt
ly ct 1880 with Miss Yeager in
charge of th, music. You cannot allord
to miss this opportunity Of hearing
the presentation of the Old Gospel
yet ever new, both in song and
word.
The public are urged to be pres
ent--Come and we will do you good.
Cottage Prayer meetings every
morning during the week except Sat-
urday and Monday.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
with Mrs. James Pinch on Friday af-
ternoon Of this week at 2 O'Clock.
The members are urged to be pres
nte.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12


different
kernels reported
testing five strong the possibility Of finding
strong seed in this but the individual test
sTANDARD--Home Corn Testing 100
SUMMARY CORN CAMPAIGN
About armesn Delaware County still with
available this
from seed be individual
individual the only
9 of
The this be true beyon" doubt
township alone learn hat this campaign has already
make This instance
campaign
that win will much time for
wasting onehaf time plowng Of with
number
All that Del
County there
available there vii be imported
wish varieties
on a should
that all seed for
will reasonable price
DELAWARE COUNTY sEEDCoRN ASSOCIATION,
F. A. WILSON. Secretary. F. P. WALKER President.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
PARENT TEACHERS MEETING

The Parent Teachers Association
met at the High School Monday even
Ing. There was a good attendance,
in spite Of the fact that it was
postponed meeting. BY rising vote
the members Of the association ex-
pressing their willingness to help in
obtaining new school building to
relieve the congested condition in the
grades. Mrs. Wilson gave an interest
ing report of the Parent Teachers
Round Table, held at the Wsteroo
Teachers convention. A resolution
was r"ade by the parents to visit the
schools oftener and keep in c'oser
touch with the work of their child
rem. A suggestion was made that the
parents and teachers give their CO.
operation in securing clean and edu-
cational movies. Mrs. Stearns ably
described modern school buildings.
A notion was carried that the Man
chester Parent Teachers Association
affiliate with the State Association.
The last meeting of the year will be
held May 1st At this meeting the
officers for the coming year will be
elected, anda large attendance is
desired.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
SUFFRAGE NOTES

Mrs. C J. Seeds and Mrs. e. w.
Hoag entertained the suffragettes OF
at the Seeds home at 9
Suffrage tea on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. C. u. Morgan led the discussion
which proved very interesting
Mrs. w. c. Gloer, Mrs. William
Barr and Mrs. A. w. Stearns are en-
tertaining the Suffragettes of Man.
chester this afternoon at the home
of Mrs Barr.
Mrs. R. w Thrill will entertain
the Suffragettes Of Manchester on
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Millie Turnbull of Portland,
Oregon, will deliver a public address
on Woman's Suffrage at the Court
house on Friday evening. April "A.
at 8 o'clock. Everyone interested in
the cause is urged to be present at
this public meeting. Mrs. TurnbulI
is a speaker Of national reputation,
and h"r address will prove Of inter
est, ,,, sS,,s %
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
EVERYBODY BOOST
FOR OUR SCHOOLS
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
is BEING CIRCULATED BY WO-
MEN OF MANCHESTER
SITUATION IS A SERIOUS One
More School Room is Needed II
Present Standard Of Efficiency
is to be Maintained

A committee of twelve women, mem
bers of the Child Conservation
League and the Parent Teachers As
sociation, are circulating petitions
among the tax payers of the Inde-
pendent School district of Manches-
ter today asking that the Board Of
Education call a special election in
the near future to vote on bond
issue for the erection of additional
school buildings, which have been
needed for some time.
The crowded condition In the grade
building has come to the attention
of the state department, and unless
some ~edy Is effected Manchester
is line for setback which none
Of our citizens should allow to take
place. In order to remedy the sit
uation new building will have to be
erected. Iil four or five grades
in tn Central building each teacher
has more pupils than she is sched-
uled to have under the rules laid
down by the department Of education
The state superintendent e. Des
Moines has served notice on the dis.
trict that the $3.50 OF state aid would
be withdrawn, that the Normal train
ing course would be discontinued and
the local High school taken from the
list of accredited High schools If
the conditions are not remedied this
spring.
The committee Of women proposes
to make house to house canvass or
Manchester and after the real facts
have been presented to the peoople
there should be no hesitancy on the
part Of the voters as to what their
duty is towards the schools Of Man
chester. The best school facilities
ought to be none too good for our
children.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the farmers and farmers wives
I know and those do not. wish
to announce that have moved my
restaurant and ice cream parlor to
the building two doors west from
where now am and formerly occu-
pied by A. E. Peterson, where I
shall be able to serve your wants at
any time. having plenty of room to
accommodate all who come. I have
employed first class chef, Mr..
Jas. Hill of Chicago, who has work
ed in some of the leading cafes in
Chicago, and who for fourteen years
had charge of the dining car on
the A. T. & S. F. railway out Of
Chicago.
have also installed one of Lyon C
Healey's automatic electric piano
and new tables, Chairs and fix
lures.
We can assure all who are looking
for a firs- class restaurant Or ice
cream parlor that we are now equip
ped TO give you your moneys worth.
Thanking you for all your past pat
ronage and soliciting continuance
in the future, anu,
. W. E. BOWEN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
MRS. MILE r. TRuMsULL TO

Mrs. Mile r. Trumbull Of Port
land, Oregon will lecture in the court
house on April 18th. Mrs. Trumbull
arrived in Iowa on April 8. to tour
the state, lecturing and organizing,
in behalf Of equaa suffrage. Mrs.
Trumbull is woman Of wide expsri;
ence in public affairs and k nows,
the woman's needs Of the ballot.
Mrs. Trumbull Is secretary OF the
Chila Labor Commission Of Oregon
and the only woman on the Vice
Commission. She was The woman
member Of the Portland School Sur
vey Committee, chairman Of the leg
islative committee Of the three lar
gest women organizations In the
state for six years, q member of the
committee appointed by the Univer-
sity Of Oregon to draft legislation
for the unemployed. For nine years,
Mrs, Trumbull was president of the
Visiting Nurses association; and
was for many years secretary OF the
Oregon Prisoners Aid Society.
Mrs. Trumbull comes from a state
where women enjoy full suffrage,
having been granted In 1912, and has
full knowledge Of the workings OF
equal suffrage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12

Do you know that the Congregations
al ladies aid are gathering car load
papers? Everybody is asked to save
their own papers and magazines and
ask Il cir neighbors to do the same.
When you have an accumulation OF
papers kindly let the lady in your
district know of the fact, and the
papers will be taken care of. Follow
ing are the ladies who constitute the
committee:
Mrs. A. j. Andrews, South end.
Mrs. Mary Servoss, East end to
Butler.
Mrs. NJ. D. Arnold, West central
Mrs. L. L. Plat. Northeast section
and West side.
Miss Laura Blair, North end and
New Street.
Miss Jessie Miller. Franklin and
Northwest section.
Miss Vera Phillips, business dis
trict.
Please cut out this list and post
In convenient place near your phone
Maude Cary Platt,
Chairman.
Charles Hoag Of Charlotte, Mich,
is spending few days with his
brother, e. w. Hoag, and sister. Mrs.
VIM. Barr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
MRS. S. B. WELTERLEN
RELEASED FROM PAIN
SERVICES HELD MON.
IyDAY AFTERNOON AND INTER.
u MENT IN OAKLAND
MEMBFR Of PIONEER FAMILY
Leaves Large Number Of Relatives
And Friends to Mourn Her
Death

Mrs. S. B. Welterlen passed away
at her home northeast of Manchester
Sunday afternoon after an illness of
many weeks. During much Of the
time that Mrs. Welterlen was III she
suffered intensly, and when the fl
ma sumllmons came it brought to her
frail body coveted rest.
Funeral services were held from
the home Monday afternoon at 2 y. m
The services were in charge of Rev.
w. A. Montgomery, who was assist.
ed by Rev. w. H. Ensign of Hopkin-
ton, Rev. Mr.. Ensign preaching the
sermon. Interment was made in
Oakland cemetery.
Grace N. Fishel1 was horn on the
home farm near Greeley October 9Th,
1866. and grew to young womanhood
near Greeley. She was united in
marriage with Mr.. 8. B. Welterlen
N November 21st, 1888. To them
four children were born-Edna, who
died in infancy; Clara p, Mary A.,
and Eva NJ. all Of WHOM are at home
She is survived by three children,
her husband, the aged parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Fishel Of this city,
by 'wo sisters, Mrs. Addie Smith Of
Manchester, Mrs. Jessie Frentress Of
Hayden, Colorado, and two brothers,
Frank Fishel Of KaHspell, Montana,
and Robert Fishel Of this city.
Mrs. Welterlen was a woman Of
many beautiful traits of character.
Sha was in every sense true wife
and mother, and in her passing the
family suffers loss which only those
who have passed through similar ex-
periences can comprehend. Her whole
life was spent in unselfish ministra-
tions to those who were attached to
her by family ties.
The sympathy Of many friends is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
TRAIN LOAD OF BUICK SKIES

Thirty flat cars, on which were
loaded IS Buick Skies passed thru
Manchester recently, enroute from
Flint, Mich, to Cedar Rapids. The
train stopped in Manchester short
tiua and attracted considerable atten-
tion among auto enthusiasts. Floyd
n. Arnold, Manager of the Manches-
ter Auto and Supply Company had
two car loads in the train, and made
a frantic effort to have his two loads
set out in the local yards. The COM
pany refused to grant his request
and now Mr.. Arnold will have the
pleasure Of driving the cars back
from Cedar Rapids. The local COM
pany has been doing a land-office bus
mess in tho sale Of six cylinder
Bucks. The Buick factory is said
to the only factory which is en-
gagged in the exclusive manufacture
of six cylinder cars, and If other deal
ers find as ready sales for these
cars as Mr.. Arnold does 1t is little
wonder that the company ships them
in solid train loads.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday morning worship 10:30.
Theme-The Price of our Redemp
tion, The Cross.
Sunday school 1l:45.
Evening service, 7:30.
Christian EndeavOr, $3.50.
Prayer meeting. Thursday, 1880.
See announcement elsewhere Of
special union Passion Week services
next week.
Presbytery of Dubuque meets in
Hopkinton Tuesday and Wednesday
Of next week, with Woman's Mission
ary Society at the same time and
Young Peoples Hour, Tuesday, p. m.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
CONGREGATIONAL

The morning service will begin at
1O:30. The pastor will preach the
last of the series Of lenten sermons
on The Helplessness of Christ.
The Sunday school and mems
class will meet at IL.
The Junior Society will hold its
meeting at $3.50, and the Young Peo-
Piles society at $50. t
At 1880 tn pastor will give an illus
trated lecture on The Coral Islands
of the Pacific. This is part of the
world concerning which the average
person knows littl-. Numerous pic
lures will help the speaker to des-
crib, the country, and show how the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-04-12
couMrvs sHAaE or AUTO TAX

y couNTY'e 9HANE OF AUTO TN
During the ncxt Iew tsys 49,
county treasurer OF this county VIII
receive check, ,for $1e,112. from
the state. treasnHesf this sum repre- re-
santing the first airport tionment OF the
stat, automobile tax. The money
paid for automobile licenses Is ap-.
portioned according to the number
Of townships in the entire state, the
first apportionment amounting to
S632 per township. Since Delaware
county has sixteen townships the
sum total for this county amounts to-
31O,112. This sum will be spent a.
the board Of supervisors see the
county road system needs it, and can
be used for three purposes, name
", to gravel ~oad, dragging the coun-
ty roads or for construction Of small
culverts on the county road system.
With this sum judiciously spent on
the county road system some notable
improvement on the county road sys-
tenn should be noted. es