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Rocky Ford Enterprise

Location

Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1902

Page

4

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Republican County Central Committee Meeting Notice

A Republican county central committee meeting is called for Monday August 4 1902 at 1 pm at the Business Men's club rooms in Rocky Ford Colorado. The agenda includes arranging for Republican primaries fixing the date for the county convention and any other business.

Republican County Central Committee Business Men's Club Rocky Ford Colo

Col Jas A Lockhart A Possible Republican Candidate

Col Jas A Lockhart is talked of as a Republican candidate for the legislature in Otero County. His candidacy is seen as likely to win given wide support among leading citizens, though his business interests may affect acceptance. The Enterprise urges his nomination. The piece also surveys national politics, noting Democratic struggles and a Republican majority in the next House, with districting favoring GOP gains.

Jas A. Lockhart Otero County Col. Lockhart Democratic Party Ryan Cleveland Republican Party Boston Herald House of Representatives

President Oxnard in Caricature and Editorial

A review of Oxnard's prominence in beet sugar politics and industry praise in cartoons and editorials. It cites Chicago Chronicle imagery with Oxnard on the elephant and Harper's Weekly references, plus commentary on Tracy the bandit and Bryan, with notes on tax debates, public school history in Louisiana, and Fusion-era fiscal policies affecting Colorado counties and railroad taxation.

Congress Chicago Chronicle Hanna Roosevelt Oxnard Tracy

Old Settlers Reunion Committees Picked At Rocky Ford

Citizens meet at the Business Men’s club to organize the Old Settlers Reunion. W B Gobin chosen chairman and D W Barkley secretary. Funds $375 secured and beef cattle and sheep promised. Barbecue under G T Gerbing. Committees named for grounds, hall, reception, public comfort and more. Meetings adjourned to Friday evening with plans for closing businesses Saturday noon.

Business Men's Club Wednesady W. B. Gobin D. W. Barkley J. K. Dye Rocky Ford G. T. Gerbing Old Settlers Athletic Club Nicholas Hall H. W. Lance Charles Becker G. W. Swink J. E. Godding William Matthews Guy Woods B. A. Dye H. Best G. M. Hall L. N. Hendricks I. Dennes J. W. Phenicle G. W. Higgins A. C. Comer Sam Dunsmore W. H. McCaskill H. W O. B. Stauffer E. C. Shelton T. H. Stratton Citizens’ Band Merchants’ Association For Action

Seed firm seeks wife for young Philadelphian

A Philadelphia man calling himself a teacher of Jimnaistics asks a Rocky Ford seed firm to reserve a wife for him. He also writes that he has corresponded with five weekly papers at once, unaware that such views amuse locals. Santa Fe depot improvements continue. cantaloupe crops expected late but strong prices. Rocky Ford Commercial school showcases fine Enterprise job work. Santa Fe plans a special train August 1 to Colorado Springs for Woodmen, leaving Rocky Ford at 5 am and returning at midnight, round trip 2.50, with large anticipated turnout.

Rocky Ford Santa Fe Colorado Springs

Mineral water analysis at Q L McCreery well Rocky Ford Colo

Analysis dated May 8 1902 reports water from Q L McCreery Rocky Ford Colorado showing traces of strontia and noticeable lithia with total solids and standard salts quantified. The piece notes the water's claimed curative properties for stomach and kidney issues and announces it is free to visitors. later commercial sale may follow. City council actions and local events are also summarized.

Q. L. McCreery Rocky Ford Colo Lithia McCreery

Fair ground privileges and exhibitors space notice

Arkansas Valley Fair Association invites applications for fair ground privileges and exhibitor space. First choice is given to local residents. Signed M. U. Randel, Secretary.

Arkansas Valley Fair Association M. U. Randel Sec

Darning Stockings and Home Sewing Revival

Household tips urge saving stockings with monograms and careful darning using long and short stitches to extend wear. Advice includes gamely dressing for sewing, using a gold thimble, and teaching children to stitch. Mentions local events, ads, and notices around Rocky Ford.

Church Services This Sunday Across Several Faiths

Read the schedule of sermons and activities at Baptist, Episcopal, German Baptist, First Presbyterian, Christian, and Methodist churches. Topics include The Practical Value of Education, The Departed Lord A Character Study of Samson, Are the Ten Commandments a Rule of Life, and The Great Dispensation. Epworth league and young women's programs highlighted.

The Baptist Church Patterson Valley School House First Presbyterian Church W. S. Davenport the Shining Face Lord Sampson Morrison the Baptist Church Miss Lee Miss Badger Paul Christ Miss Whittenburg M. E Harris Denver University E. M. Cranston Colorado Methodist Church Epworth League H. K. Wiley

Weather and local notes from Peoria and surrounding items

In Peoria the Western league base ball park is under four feet of water. A Parsee driver questions a man about an Indian who worships the sun. A New Yorker sends candy with a pun upon thanks to the tank. Acker's Blood Elixir claims to cure chronic blood poisoning and scrofulous affections with a money back guarantee. Hereford & Award sell the tonic at 50 cents and one dollar.

Peoria Mr. Manning Captain Hobson Manchester Guardian

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