Odd Fellows Mark 88th Anniversary in Rocky Ford
The Arkansas Valley Odd Fellows held an anniversary union meeting in Rocky Ford last Friday with Grand Lodge officers present to dedicate their debt-free lodge building. The ceremony featured a ritual altar with stones symbolizing the Order’s virtues, remarks by J. H. Crowley and E. W. McDaniels, and a festive afternoon and evening program led by the Daughters of Rebecca with local caterers and music, celebrating a well-kept hall now owned outright.
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Odd Fellows of
Arkansas
Odd Fellowship In
America
Rocky Ford
General God Fellowship
Grand Lodge
J. H. Crowley
Valley Anniversary Association
E. W. McDaniels
la Junta
Bro
J. M. Price
Bros. Crowley
Lawton
Amend
van Velser
Washburn
Jean Bryce Allen
Taylor and Rice
Crowley
Bro. E. W. McDaniel
Kempton Comedy Co
the Grand
Odd Fellows Hall
Richard
Romeo
Juliet
Phenecie
George Harris
Uncle Tom
Jack Crowley
Mephistopheles
Chaplain Washburn
Banquo
Rebecca
Arlington Cafe
Crosier
G. H. Norton
Grand Opera House
Norman
P. G
Klutchbach
Arlington
Weather Relapse Adds Snow and Frost After Warm Spell
The region endures another three inch snowfall and a colder night after a brief thaw. Ground moisture will boost crops and weeds alike as warmth returns, while the Ladies Aid course closes with Rev Davenport presenting a lecture on James Whitcomb Riley to a large attendance.
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Eugene Field
James Whitcomb Riley
Davenport
Riley
James
Whitcomb
Rural school election heats up with two candidates
The approaching rural school election draws near with two nominees, Hall and Ralph P. Collins. The Enterprise urges taxpaying rural residents to receive school facilities within board means, noting long distances for younger children and the need for nearer access.
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Hall
Ralph P. Collins
Collins
W. O. W. District Convention moved from La Junta to Rocky Ford
The District Convention of the Order of the W. O. W. planned for May 8 in La Junta is canceled there due to smallpox quarantine and relocated to Rocky Ford. The district covers southern Colorado and preparations for a large gathering are underway.
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Order of the W. O. W
la Junta
Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford council approves licenses and water plan
The Honorable Body met in regular session approving building permits for R. L. Brown and J. A. Standley and renewals for plumbers and pool licenses for J. C. Swink and W. G. Martin. Discussion covered street work, ditch bridges, and dirt purchases while a special session was planned. A Pure Spring Water Company proposal sparked a heated debate before a 6 to 1 vote to accept with conditions. The meeting adjourned, with continued water matter talks.
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R. L. Brown
J. A. Standley
H. Otis Brown
J.C. Swink
W.G
Martin
J. C. Swink
South Main
Railroad Avenue
Woods
Ninth St. Ditch
Rocky Ford Ditch
Ald. Sprinker
Health and Police Committee
Reservoir Park
Ivey
Water Works
9Th
Sycamore
Main and
Chestnut
Longworth
Denver Committee
Colorado
Pure Spring Water Company
Ald
Gauger
Sprinker
Fowler Springs
Pollock
Fowler
Rocky Ford
State Board of Health
Colorado State Board of Health
Baldwin
Plaza Park
Ald. Baldwin
McKelvey
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Fellowship OF
Loty
Oddfellows
No. 87
Poet Riley
Gongrans
Merk
The
Water Committee
Arkansas Valley
Panama Canal
Opera House
Alfred Patek
Denver Times
Panama
Edison Company
Orange, N. J
Mr. Patek
Frank Lundy Webster
Denver
Edison
Young & Co
J. W. Young & Co
Amos
Ritchie
Pure Spring Water Co
Cheraw
Tou Place
New Arkansas Valley Railroad
J. W. Walters
Walters-Glace Dry Goods
Rocky Fork
Jacob Bluhm
Jas. Harris
Carpenter
Ladies Union
Coffe Barrington Hall
Can
White House
Morey
Imperial
Japan
Kneipp
Kimzey Grocery Co
Ford
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