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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
A detailed survey notes growing interest in old blue ware with Washington portraits and Masonic pitchers selling for high sums, one Boston auction yielding over $50 per piece. The piece discusses rarity, ownership marks, and the appeal of historic labels on jugs, plus notes on related glass and teapots.
A recipe states to mash two quarts of cherries and pour over them one quart of vinegar then rest in a cool place for two days. Strain through muslin, add three quarters of a pound of sugar per pint, then boil slowly for fifteen minutes before bottling.
Gov Orman and ex Gov Adams arrive as Old Settlers Reunion guests. Oxnard of American Beet Sugar Co. expected en route to California. Local visitors include Wietzer Winterhauer assessing beet crop, Mrs H D Garwood hosting at Hotel El Capitan, and many residents traveling or visiting relatives in La Junta Holly Manitou and Denver areas.
The editor recalls youth in La Junta with Miss Annie Curry now Mrs. James Talliferro of Lebanon. They share pioneer memories from Egypt days, log schools, and a whiskey stew treat. Rev. Kenneth Money delivers a strong sermon in La Junta’s new opera house, amid theatrical surroundings and youth gathering.
A Sunday evening scene at La Junta stirred by unruly children who whispered and roamed galleries while parents failed to supervise. The piece laments such conduct and urges parents to attend with their youngsters or stay home.
Evangelists Robb and Gates promote Church of God during a ten day stay at a Main street tent promising to win members from other churches. Local pastors and denominations outline Sunday services across Christian, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal and German Baptist congregations with sermons, lessons, and associated events.
A funeral procession faced a runaway incident as a horse balked and a team broke loose. No fatalities reported, injuries to Mr Dye and Mr Sprinker minor. Meanwhile Price & Lance plan a new Ordway branch, with L. A. Powell to manage. The Enterprise promotes local news, sales, and promotions from several merchants including Phenix, Young & Scogin, and Haney Maxwell, along with upcoming Rubber Stamps and melon grower services.
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