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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
1
Treasurer Dawley presents a prompt, creditable accounting showing the fair in Otero county as financially successful. Ticket sales total over 5 thousand dollars with season and family passes. gate receipts and various stand revenues are itemized, reflecting a robust three day event.
The Rocky Ford fair showcased strong art entries led by Mrs Francis and Mrs Lawson with multiple first premiums in china and oil works. J C Kain missed fruit exhibits due to cold storage delay, while elk displays drew crowds and a near-miss accident prompted safety notes. Secretary Randel urged claimants to file with the association as the event closes and improvements plan ahead.
In Manzanola a west bound Santa Fe passenger train collided with a gravel train on a side track, causing wreckage and injuries. A beet dump fire followed, destroying the beet dump, a box car, and the Manzanola Produce Association storehouse with unknown origin. Various notices and local ads accompany the report.
A two-person forgery scheme circulated last week. A check to Dr Purse for 15 dollars, signed Fenlason and Cretcher, was endorsed with Dr Purse's name on a note to F G Pinkerton to cash it. The fraud was only detected at the bank. The same ruse targeted Dr Fenton with a note to cash a McMillan signed check. No crew to the scamps.
Real estate loan offers abound with company funds and private money at 7 percent. Monthly payment loans available, loans closed promptly. Also advertising fire insurance by Fenlason and Cretcher. Abel and Co. Ice Cream Parlors sell Lemon Ice and cooling drinks. Peaches for sale at 18 and 2 cents per pound. Gerbing meats and Stauffer's Market offer fresh meats. Old papers sold at Enterprise office.
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