Water scheme to serve Arkansas Valley towns in Colorado
Incorporators of a new company met in La Junta to form a board of directors including Jos A Lockhart J R Cunningham F F Bisbee and others. The project aims to conserve underground water from Horse Cofee Dead Horse and Steel creeks to supply Sugar City Ordway Azanola Rocky Ford Swink and La Junta possibly serving 40 000 people now and more in the future. The plan unites bankers railway interests and local sugar factory leaders.
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Horse Creek
Arkansas Valley
la Junta
Jos. A. Lockhart
J. R. Cunningham
Rocky Ford
Frank Finney
Robt. Patterson
James McKeen
F. F. Bisbee
Santa Fe Railroad
J. Downey
Ordway
George Eagles
Sugar City
Pueblo Papers
Star-Journal
Colorado
Arkansas River
Palmer Jake
Simon
Spe
Azanola
Swink
Didn't Know He Was Loaded by Colorado Confidence Club
S. W. Cressy, a member of the Colorado Confidence Club, faces a panic worry as Janitor Stark questions the possible bad effects of the current financial crime. Cressy dismisses any danger and deflects concerns in the club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Cressy
Colorado
Steve
Stark
Improving Mail Facilities for Rocky Ford
Postmaster Lance reports the P O Department will grant increased mail facilities once Santa Fe provides more mail transport gear. The noon westbound train will carry mail to riverside towns toward Pueblo, while the evening eastbound train will carry registered mail to eastern points. Rocky Ford gains three westbound mails and two eastbound that are registered. Both offices receive thanks for advancing these provisions.
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Lance
P. O. Department
Board of Trade and
Santa Fe
Pueblo
Rocky Ford
Santa Fe Road
Post Office Department
Local notices mix faith, farming and a hospital scare
In Rocky Ford area news, Water Commissioner and Mr. Stark discuss church subscriptions while Mr. Cressy pledges action. L. R. White, “Sweet Potato King of Arizona,” wins top prize at Territorial Fair. G. P. Randall and Mrs. Randall visit Pueblo for uncle Henry Holbrook’s stroke and possible recovery. W. N. Randall’s death shocks Holbrook. Geo. M. Coffman from Erie, Kansas visits with L. L. Smirl.
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L. R. White
St. David
Arizona
Rocky Ford
D. W. Burrell
G. P. Randall
W. N. Randall
Pueblo
Henry Holbrook
Holbrook
Mr. Holbrook
Threefold name Mary Heller Terchio nabbed for drink disorder
Mary Heller also known as Mary Terchio, tied to Rocky Ford by local gossip, was arrested by Marshal Croop for drunken and dis orderly behavior. She faces an 820 fine after confession, while health officers refused to test a questionable Chinese bitters bottle during police scrutiny of Sam Lee's shop. Mrs Terchio, linked to a noble Italian lineage and Spanish actress mother, touted a contested marriage to Mr Terchio and a possible tie to tailor shop worker A F Anderson. Mrs CG Custer visited St Joe then returned home.
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Mary Heller
Mary Terchio
Ford
Marshal Croop
Osborn
The
Law
Sam Lee
Kendig and
Kellogg
Bitters
New York
Italy
Heller
Mr. Terchis
A. F. Anderson
Mrs Terchio
Manual Training School Expands Facilities and Attendance
The Manual Training department of the city schools has enlarged its scope this year increasing benches from ten to fifteen and expanding equipment. Ninety pupils are trained in class relays of fifteen under Mr. Patton with strong attendance and producing well finished woodwork for holiday gifts.
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Patton
Blind Boone Christmas Concert At Methodist Church
Blind Boone and soprano Emma Smith present a Christmas night concert at the Methodist church with proceeds benefiting children. The program draws crowds and invites family attendance, noting Boone’s piano influence on young music lovers. Tickets from Avard & Braden's Pharmacy, 50 cents adults, 25 cents under 14. Also mention Roths enjoying southern climate and new home in Brawley.
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Emma Smith
Methodist Church
Blind Boone
Avard & Braden’s
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Toyland
N. Main ST
Rogky Ford
WTF
Ivy
Cressy
Geo. M. Coffman
Erie, Kan
L. Smirl
Plain D
CG. L. Custer
St. Joe
Lowney
Kimzey Grocery Company
Our
J. F. Roth
Southland
Brawley
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