Local Social Roundup Reflects Rocky Ford Ties
Many residents and visitors are noted in a weekly social digest. Mrs. W. A. Connally, formerly of Rocky Ford, visits Mrs. O. C. Lamberton. Luther Melton of Las Animas and daughter Lou Gerbing are mentioned. various gatherings include Entre Neus club and Grand Army encampment attendees. Dr. Moody’s return from Washington Idaho trip is noted. a death in Twin Falls Idaho affects Mrs. D. Barnes and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Melton
Las Animas
Lou Gerbing
D. E. Barnes
J. M. McMasters
Twin Falls
Idaho
Higgins and Shelton Nuptials Married in Holbrook Home
Beatrice Shelton wed Fred Higgins in Holbrook Wednesday evening in a ceremony before 75 guests. Rev J R Edwards presided under a floral wedding bell. The bride wore white Swiss lace and carried roses. A wedding supper followed, with the couple planning to reside in Holbrook for a time before likely moving to Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Shelton
Holbrook
Beatrice
Fred Higgins
Springfield
J. R. Edwards
Holbrook Circuit
Died Suddenly of Heart Disease Promoted in Ads
The article discusses frequent headlines about sudden heart death and promotes Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery and Stone root as remedies. It cites authorities and doctors, notes heart valvular issues, and mentions related medical opinions alongside local notices of weddings and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
United States
Collinsonia
F. Wm. Paine
Dra. Hale
Ellingwood
Chicago
Pierce
A Good Business Corner Wheel Shop in New Building
St John Brothers open a three room ground floor wheel shop with a rear harness shop. Second story offers eight modern living rooms. whole building steam heated. Clean-up in the neighborhood and removal of street trees will improve the business front on the east side with good show windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Brothers
Stearm
Wanted Second Hand Furniture for High Prices Paid
Classified notice listing wanted second hand furniture at top price by Burkdoll Hardware Company. Also sale ads for a six horsepower Olds engine, a mild cow, a ladies gold locket found, rental listings, a lost necklace, a second hand upright piano, fishing at Stauffer's, and various small notices from local advertisers. Includes names F A Karpe L A Masters M A Randall Casebeer W F Stark C E Bolton and Stauffer's listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkdoll Hardware Company
Olds
Electro Motor
F. A. Karpe
Enterprise
M. A. Randall
Casebeer’s Grocery
Godding Terrace
N. Main
W. F. Stark
Washington School
Lackey’s Ranch
Enterprise Office
C. E. Bolton
Music Co
West Elm
Local merchants advertise sales and goods for sale
A flurry of notices lists carpets rugs art squares baby carriages and carts from Barkdoll Mardie Co. seeds from Ebbert Seed Co. second hand furniture desired by Burkdoll Hardware Co. and veal calves and chickens bought by Stauffer's. Real estate platted near Washington school with lots for sale by Steele & Ingraham. A dance social at Mrs. Alice Jillson’s home invites Lady Maccabees members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkdoll Mardi Ware Co
City Realty Co
Alice Jillson
Com
Ice cream social at M E church and school party planned
Epworth League hosts an ice cream social in the M E church basement this Friday evening May 17 with ice cream and cake for 15c. Juniors of the high school will entertain Seniors and staff at Miss Eva Fenton's home next Monday night. Mary Maxwell widow of Mathew Maxwell aged 74 dies in Rocky Ford. funeral from St Peters Church Monday. Mrs Virgil Smith hosts a quilting party with dinner at her suburban home. H S Covey of Routt County Development Co. tours El Capitan hotel promoting new land settlement and ditch prospects. readers urged to review ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Eva Fenton
Rocky Ford
Mary Maxwell
Mathew Maxwell
St. Peters Church
Virgil Smith
H. S. Covey
Routt County Development Co
el Capitan Hotel
Halcyon Whist Club closes winter season at El Capitan
The Halcyon Whist Club ended its winter evening season Wednesday night as guests of Col. Lockhart at El Capitan hotel. The colonel gave carte blanche for preparations, resulting in a superb refreshments spread. Carnations and smilax decorated the dining tables, with Host Hillyard’s menu in top form. After banquet, players retired to hotel parlors for the usual game, lingering later than usual due to sociability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halcyon Whist
Col. Lockhart
el Capitan Hotel
Hillyard
Closed Epworth League Course with Wireless and Radium Talk
Prof W B Patty closed the Epworth League Course with a Wednesday night lecture on wireless telegraphy radium and liquid air though near 100 ill he delivered engaging demonstrations to a attentive audience. The winter course has been good and worthy of patronage. H Staples elected Creamery manager to replace L W Babcock whose term expired and wished to retire to focus on other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patty
Epworth League
H. Staples
L. W. Babcock
S. Council Meets First and Third Wednesdays
K and L of S. Council holds monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesday evenings in 1. O. O. F. Hall with visiting members welcomed.
Summer Convention of Christian Endeavorers in Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford hosts the Southwestern District Christian Endeavor annual convention from June 28 to 50 inclusive. The event gathers delegates from twelve counties with a strong speaker lineup and opportunities for local entertainment. This year the state is divided into seven districts, each holding a convention, and Rocky Ford is one of seven sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
C.E
Sunday Church Services and Baccalaureate Sermon Change
Sunday morning church services are withdrawn due to a baccalaureate sermon to the schools at the opera house next Sunday. Evening services proceed as usual. The San Soucis met Tuesday with Mrs. Scanland. Miss Amealia McMorris hosted a party at her South 12th home for Neil Combs before his vacation trip to Iowa. AC. Comer platted a five acre tract south of Garden Place on Washington Ave into 24 building lots, offered by Steal & Ingraham with an inviting disposition for Rocky Ford suburbs investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkard
Los Angeles
Frank Fisher
Mexico
Ind
Irving Fisher
California
Opera House
Amealia McMorris
South 12Th
Neil Combs
Iowa
Miss McMorris
AC. Comer
Garden Place
Washington Ave
Steal & Ingraham
Rocky Ford
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L. R. Fenlason
Rocky Ford, Colorado
Dennis Freak
Ross
Colorado Springs
Bowman
J.H. Burr
Methodist Church
Pueblo
E. N. Stout
Boston Music Co
Ruth Babcock
Denver
C. P. Guiou
Grand Island
Neb
O. C. Lamberton
Muriel
N. 6Th St
J. H. Burr
Geo. Todd
W. H. McCaskell
W. L. Boyd
Grand Army
Buck & Pap
Marvin & Marvin
Amos Terrace
Chestnut Ave
Apane
Jackson & Lawson
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Mortimer U. Randel
Colorado
Jacob Weist
la Jara
Charles Weist
Chas. W
Cora Z. Miller
Gordon, Neb
Miller
L. A. Masters
Fenton's Drug Store
Stauffer’s
Shirley
Norton’s Drug Store
D. W. Burrell
el Capitan
Ebbert Seed Co
Grand Opera House
Adobe Barn
Arthur Beymer
8Th Street
Burkdoll Hardware Co
Stauffer's
W.F. Stark
John Bros
S. Main
Steele & Ingraham
Stauffer’s Wast
Halcyons
San Soucis
Pueblo City Property
Rocky Ford Farms
Middelkamp Bros
N. Main St
S. A. McDonald
Aune
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