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Rocky Ford Enterprise

Location

Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1906

Page

2

Hadger Named for Sheriff in Otero County Race

The Enterprise announces Harry Badger as a Republican candidate for sheriff of Otero County subject to the county convention. Badger, longtime resident, farmer, and stockman, is praised for energy and integrity. The paper scrutinizes local politics, noting court actions, saloon licenses, and related disputes in Rocky Ford and La Junta.

Harry Hadger Otero County Harry Badger S. P. Derrick David Morrow Rocky Ford Fowler Tribune Alderman Morrow Ald Morrow

License Clash in Rocky Ford City Council Session

Mayor Pollock warns aldermen as license ordinance passes despite opposition from Ald Stoop. Finance row over unpaid bills continues, and the Santa Fe gains control of the Arkansas Valley railroad extending from Rocky Ford to Las Animas. Rest home for Elizabeth J. Nay announced with funeral arrangements.

Crosier M. A. Randall Beall Moody Ald. Stoop Marshal Baldwin Ald Stoop Pollock Ald. Nichols H. Otis Brown Mill Co Ald Stoop Nichols Amos Morrow McPherson Hickox Tribune Rocky Ford Santa Fe Arkansas Valley Railroad Arkansas Valley American Beet Sugar Company Lamar Shelton Holbrook Valley Horse Creek Las Animas Holbrook Sugar Union Pacific

Sugar Factory Prepares for Strong Beets Harvest and Sugar Campaign

The plant shows ample coal and a new water line boosting fire protection across the grounds. A large workforce is tuning machinery for the campaign. Beets harvest starts early September with sugar production around the tenth, signaling a large Arkansas valley crop with high beet quality.

Arkansas Valley

Swink Seen as Logical Candidate for Governor

The article argues Swink should lead the Republican ticket in Colorado, contending Bent’s supporters split the state and Swink’s backing grows in Pueblo and beyond. It notes Swink previously aided Bent for auditor and faces opposition from Bent’s faction, urging strong backing from all regions to unite for the governorship.

Swink G. W. Swink Colorado Bent Lamar State Auditor State Senate W. Swinks Pueblo

Saloon licensing ordinance publication stirs local debate

The Enterprise reports a controversial saloon licensing ordinance appeared in a supplement amid a heated fight to block reestablishment of saloons in Rocky Ford. The decision sparks questions of legality and newspaper practice while highlighting the rivalry of three city papers and the pressure of timely advertising.

Enter- Reise Everyoay Enterprise Enterprise Office Pueblo Land Office U. S Rocky Ford

Fraternal meeting urged plus local notices in brief

Fraternal Union of America requests officers and Oneite Lodge No. 479 members to meet at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 4 45 PM for a special address by Rev. J J H Reedy of Denver. Also notes gardening and real estate ads, a silk cape found, and various local services and sales.

Presbyterian Mane Elizabeth J. Nay Oneite Lodge Presbyterian Church J. J. H. Reedy Denver Benj E. Moody F. M Geo. F. Weist F. A. Rivers Holbrook Center

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Che Enterprise D. W. Barkley Zang Brewing Co Martin's Row St. James Malnix City of la Junta Nicholas Fraternal Union of America Silk Cape W. R. Cline Ida Patterson Alva Tuttle Oliver P. Cooper Longworth S. Main St. Vitus Holly Amity J. L. Weart Rowley Iowa Whitney Longworth Hotel L. R. Fenlason Barton School House R. S. Beall W.C. Steele Jay & Gorrell Mortimer A. Randel Hale Burrell Avard Chas. Baldwin Edwardsville, NL Chamberlain Phenicie's J.w.phenicie E.G. Shelton the State Bank John E. Godding E. J. Smith Geo. W. Swink D. W. Barkley, Jr Cash Bicycle & Automobile CQ A. N. Griswold Agbucy Fluke & Ritchie’s Daniel Deemer Pittsburg Albert M. Travis
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