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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
4
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May 29 1903 report notes new Colorado law effective May 26 protecting creditors by requiring publicity before sales. Also covers Russia’s status, a Pueblo tax case reducing 1901 taxes to $12,000, and remarks on Decoration Day’s proper meaning. Includes comments on Rocky Ford cantaloupes and upcoming regional events.
The estate of the late J C Kain was settled Wednesday by Judge Wallis with F M Harsin Wiley Robertson and Walter Bishop named as executors. Personal property excluding mining stocks valued at 1311.37 with 150000 mining and oil shares noted as valuable. Land estimated at about 25000 bringing total value around 25000. The hose company tested two new horses Monday evening and will keep them at the hose house for prompt service. Two columns of material advance to next week. Dr Sigman visited Pueblo and arranged summer season plans at the Grand.
The week featured student concerts and commencements. Primary grades staged songs and a bright cantata “Nymphs of the Elements” with over 60 pupils in fantasy costumes. The Eighth Grade held a commencement with 19 diplomas presented by Miss Lyon. The Grand hosted four competitive events won by Helen Howett Eva Green Leland Pollock. debates on railroad ownership impressed judges. Diplomas of Honor were awarded for diligence and good conduct.
A historic Rocky Ford bear kill described by Wm. Matthews, with H. W. Potter chasing the bruin on a cow pony and a Winchester shot through one eye ending the animal’s menace to the town. The skull saved for the high school museum. Also notes Zion Church of the Evangelical Association filing Articles of Incorporation in Otero county and lists initial board: J. F. Dresher, John Helms, Geo. Schatz.
Articles of incorporation for the Manzanola Fruit Association are filed in the county clerk’s office. Incorporators include J. N. Beaty R. O. McClain T. Lytle Er Breweer J. M. Blazer C. F. fyler and E. E. Cadwalader. Objects are promoting agricultural and horticultural industries, securing fair prices, selling products, and establishing better markets and shipping facilities. Capital stock is $2,500 with shares at $1.
Memorial Day ceremonies were held Sunday at 8 pm under Wadsworth Post G A R with a woodlands stage backdrop and a grand flag. Rev. Nelson gave a patriotic sermon, the Shelton quartet performed, and veterans and auxiliary members planned cemetery rites, memorial bridge tribute, and a 3 pm address, inviting public participation and flowers.
The First Presbyterian Church invites all to 11 am services with Rev. Robert Coltman exchanging pulpits with Rev. Davenport and an evening message on The Price of a Crown. Various denominations hold regular services including Episcopalian, Baptist, Christian Science, and Methodist with sermons and choir music noted.
The Olney commencement on May 22 impressed all with a high quality program. Prof Keating of Pueblo delivered a valued lecture. Vocals by Mrs Griffin of Ordway and Mrs Comstock of Olney delighted the audience. Roy Sessna played a fine guitar solo and Mrs Williams sang In Old Madrid. The class had one member, Miss Alice Lucretia Hanen, whose presence completed the ceremony.
A graduation program honors Miss Hanen with seventh grade escorts, praise for principal Miss Adelia M. Kiely who resigns to a better post, and well wishes. The issue notes local business ads, a land scheme trip, and several small classifieds including lost money, sales, and job inquiries.
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