Westward petty theft leads to short jail term
Frank Smith paid $10 due his employer J M Kelsay, admitted guilt before Squire Christon, and received 30 days in jail plus costs. Christon lectured the youth from the Smith family on avoiding future disgrace. Also noted: Sam Herdman sued J H Smith for 125 dollars. venue moved to Squire Osborn's court. Milk dealers announce price hike starting January 1 1903 and a half price funeral services offer from Rocky Ford firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
J. M. Kelsay
Squire Christon
Squire Chritton
East
West
Rocky Ford
Beer Contracts for 1903 Season Issued by Sugar Co
Notice states contracts for the 1903 season follow last season terms. Agriculturist in district can supply blank contracts. Parties near the factory may visit the office at Rocky Ford Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Beer Sugar Co
Rocky Ford
Colo
Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartet in Chicago show
The Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartet of Chicago begin their final U S tour leg with a Grand appearance on January 7 in this city. The group promises sweet singing bright music and broad appeal as the top entertainment in its class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quartet
Chicago
United States
A Virtuous Summary of Otero County Progress
An extended survey from Field and Farm of Denver details Otero County Colorado’s 1902 agricultural gains. It highlights canals and irrigation, cantaloupe and watermelon yields, sugar beets and beets, wheat, oats, alfalfa, and fruit production, plus a thriving livestock sector and growing county buildings. It notes a Royal Arch Masons chapter election, irrigation suit developments, and a community reading room and mothers’ work plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Otero
Fowler
Manzanola
Rocky Ford
la Junta
Olney
Ordway
Swyst City
Epworth League Event and New Rocky Ford Post Office Plans
Holders of Epworth League Lecture Course season tickets should not confuse the Schumann with the Schubert entertainment. The Schumann is at the opera house Jan 9 as part of the Epworth League course. Superintendent Walters of the post office department recently designated fixtures for the new post office, and Rocky Ford will soon have one of the state's finest equipped offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumann
Schubert
Opera House
Walters
Post Office Department
Rocky Ford
New Owners Preserve Local Coal and Transfer Shop
Friday January 9 announcement declares the People’s Coal and Transfer Co. is now run by new proprietors at the old stand. They sell coal kindling wood and feed and offer artesian water delivery and general transfer services including house and safe moving with guaranteed satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Coal & Transfer Co
Windmill and Meat Market Ad Notice
An advertisement notes Ianos Always the Best of Meats at Gerbing's meat market and invites new customers to call. It also promotes a paid up scholarship in electric power and lighting and mentions a windmill offer at McPherson's Lumber Yard via Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerbing
Fred Gallaher
Brown
McPherson
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Floriday Greetings
Geo. C. Maxwell
E. R. Cook
W.H. Stamp & Son
South Main St
White
F. A. Karpe
Col. Robb Building
Pueblo Mail Publishing Company
Santa Fe Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado
Justice Courts
High Line
J. B. Looper
C. H. Long
Harvey Said
Wm. R. Dye
Otero County
R. A
LL. D
Royal Arch Masons
E. J. Smith
T. F. Godding, Jr
Karl Miller
I. D. Hale
H. I. Maxwell
Chas. Becker
Royal Arch
G. C. Maxwell
D. W. Barkley
W. H. McCaskill
Jos. Effner
E. W. Kearby
J. E. Godding
Blue Lodge
Kansas-Colorado
Kansas
Federal Supreme Court
Arkansas River
United States Supreme Court
W. Cc. T. UL
Ianos
Trut A&a
Lowa Mey House
Colorado
Columbine Music Co
T. Cassell
E. Lucore
Schuman Quarter
Aanert
The
Rocky Ford Trading Co
Raf
Wey
Busin
Fred G
Thede & Co
Lain Street
St. James Block
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