06 Feb 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
1
Community notes describe Rocky Ford’s growth despite hard times, with plans for beet sugar farming, irrigation talks, and farmers’ institutes. Las Animas and La Junta debates on institute locations reveal county-wide farming interests, while local events promote canneries, creamery talks, and new facilities.
Esrurir Dennes wife of Isaiah Dennes died at home in Rocky Ford on Saturday February 1 1896 in her seventieth year. Born in Breckenridge County Kentucky she moved to Illinois in 1810 married May 29 1812 and lived with her husband for over fifty years. Two children survive Chas Dennes Vermont IL and Adel ine Hushaw Industry IL. A half sister of Senator Swink she led a devout life in the Christian church. Funeral by Rev G J Greear at the M E burial followed by many friends. Also notes: a child of town marshal Backus died aged fifteen months. sermons and society meetings. weddings announced. social events and local development items from Rocky Ford and La Junta.
Builders invited to submit bids by Saturday Web'y 15 for a small dwelling barn and cave on a 5 acre tract adjoining B U Dye's residence. Plans available on application to Gro H Tayton. The Enterprise seeks alfalfa and to advance subscription payments. call before delivering hay.
Long school report shows enrollment 7060 and attendance figures, listings of pupils neither absent nor tardy across rooms VI C and T with many names. Resolutions of respect for Bert Hyer praised by Orthological Literary Society. visit by Dr. Russell of University of Colorado noted. note on Washington’s Birthday observance urged with related publications.
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