Fresh focus on South Main streets upgrades in town
The new city year may bring tighter street improvement oversight and cement ridges at main intersections with the Rocky Ford canal. Residents along South Main honor cleaner alleys, add cement curbs and sidewalks, and anticipate more park-like approaches while vacant lots near the opera house suffer a weed-filled, dumpy appearance.
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Department of City
Pollock
South Main Street
South Main
Pine Avenue
Reservoir Hill
Main Street
Fair Grounds
Country Cross Road
Rocky Ford Ditch
Weist
Coffman
Ritchie
Lin
Walter Cheek
Frank John
Dennis Freak
K. W. Rose
Wolfe
Rocky Ford Canal
B. U. Dye
Longworth
A S Parsons
Slong South Main
Building of a Sugar Factory illustrated by Rocky Ford paper
The Western Farm Journal issue features two series of cuts on sugar factory construction. Illustrations show Swink area progress from open country with a lone box car depot to a more developed site within months. Descriptive material credits C F Evans assistant superintendent of Holly Construction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Dawley
R. W. English Lumber Co
Rocky Ford Yard
Lockhart
Rocky Ford
Western Farm Journal
C. F. Evans
Swinkangar
Holly Construction Co
Swink
Honors Given To Bride To Be Miss Cora Stephens
Mrs. Gelan Randall hosted a lavish shower for Miss Cora Stephens with red and white decor, smilax garlands, and a six course luncheon. Guests attached paper slips for wishes and ribbons signifying the double harness, each guest presenting a china gift. Will McCormick of Vermont Illinois recently bought a farm and is visiting. Mrs. George Preble invites a parcel shower tomorrow in Stephens honor with gifts of guests’ choosing.
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Gelan Randall
Cora Stephens
K. McCormick
Vermont
Ill
Will
Illinois
George Preble
Miss Stephens
Birthday Banquet for D W Barkley Jr Met with Humor
Mrs D W Barkley hosted a dinner Monday for a dozen friends celebrating David Barkley Jr's 24th birthday. Guests sat to a red and white spread with humorous place cards and playful antics, music, and toasts as they praised the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Barkley
D. W. Barkley, Jr
David
Sam Mathews
New York
Roy Elser
Earl Rex
George Babcock
State Hank
James Hingham
A. B. S. Ledger
Spring Water Proposals Face City Council Decision
Fowler Pure Spring Water Co proposed city water at tiered rates for daily use from 100000 to 200000 gallons. Council found cost too high but referred the matter to a committee for an unbiased cost opinion as residents learn of potential relocation by visiting guests from Godfield and Cripple Creek district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler Pure Spring Water Co
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Orient
Supply and Demand
Frisco
O. C. Lamberton
San Francisco
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Kimzey
Lowney
Lowney ” Goods
Kimzey Grocery Co
Barkley
Paul M. North
B. F. Jones
Ivory E. Smith
Godfield
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Hardey S
Whuite Goons Sale
Rages
the Shoe Department
Congress
North Main
Rocky Ford, Colo
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