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Holly Chieftain notes and community items
The Holly church will be dedicated August 18 at 11 a.m. Rev C Kirkwood of Colorado Springs to conduct services. A 13-year-old, son of Mr and Mrs H A Pettee, was thrown from a horse suffering a fractured collarbone and other bruises. The Arkansas Valley Sugar Beet and Irrigated Land Co. is selling lands rapidly as settlers arrive this fall and next spring. A lively Assembly Hall entertainment, led by Mr and Mrs F W Lambert, aims to raise funds for painting scenery. An incident reports Benton’s attempted shooting of J D Wolfe at the Steam Laundry leading to Benton’s confinement in La Junta. The Rocky Ford Enterprise notes preparations for a State Fair in Pueblo with praise for President McKinley’s visit and comments on beet sugar production and market competition. A discussion on beet weed control emphasizes thorough field management to reduce costs and improve yields, with practical steps for cleaning and preparing ground for next year.