Interurban Trail Blocked by City Council Debate
Rocky Ford council debates Arkansas Valley Traction Co franchise terms for a North Main street line to the sugar factory and fairgrounds. Key issues include route extent, two thirds vote for changes, time delays, and whether to change to an interurban designation. The meeting ends with unresolved questions as residents watch for outside input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Mr. Smith
Herdman
North Main Street
Arkansas Valley Traction Co
L. G. Burson
Kendig
Pollock
Main Street
Ald
Sprinker
Chestnut Avenue
Amos
E. S. Alnutt
Alnutt
G. H. Taylor
Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford council weighs line ordinance and North Main petitions
The meeting argued over an entrance into Rocky Ford’s central business district and rejected provisions seen as blocking interurban plans. North Main street petitioners were to be reconsidered before binding action, after which adjournment was set. The New Pastor Rev Potashinsky transfers from Loveland to Rocky Ford. Mail carrier E Wallace suffers paralysis, his wife covering routes. his longtime service draws community concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Junta
Swink
Rocky Ford
North Main Street
Sugar Campaign Opens At Local Factory
The sugar factory whistle marks 1907 08 campaign starting Monday at 7 am. Last year’s run began in September and closed in February. Beets in sheds are slightly smaller than prior years but are very fine and promise good sugar yield. Beet deliveries will rise as cantaloupe demand falls, boosting labor demand for months.
Retiring Rocky Ford pastor bid farewell with social send off
Reverend F. K. Monenvack preached his last sermon to the Rocky Ford M E church after three years of service marked by harmony and support. A Tuesday night social send off featured local pastors and singing by Eva Green and Roy Elser as Rev. Potashinsky arrived to welcome the incoming pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Monenvack
Rocky Ford M. E
Harter
Davenport
Green
P. J. Reifel
Eva Green
Roy Elser
Potashinsky
Rev. P
Rev. H
Canon City
Premiums Awarded at Arkansas Valley Fair Rocky Ford 1907
A lengthy list from the Arkansas Valley Fair at Rocky Ford records prize winners compiled from official records. Winners include Nels Shuland in multiple stallion categories, L. J. Mountz of Denver in several divisions, J. P. Stevenson, P. Mulawney, Mike Will, and many others from Otero County and surrounding areas. Awards cover stallions, mares, brood mares, roadsters, draft teams, and farm wagon harness, plus livestock and miscellaneous specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Shuland
Otero Co
L. J. Mountz
Denver
J. P. Stevenson
Red Jackson
Ordway
Alex Yant
W. E. Fenton
Otero Co. Special
Poland
R. W. Nelson
Li. Sickenberger
Reas M. Harsin
China
P. K. Blinn
Plymouth Rock
W. W. Caldwell
David Best
Ohio
Otero County
W. T. Pugh
Holly
J. W. Beaty
W. Vogel
Mrs. Vogel
W. Runn
Chas Becker
Clay Haley
Jack Bowman
C. J. Kane & Co
R. Lackey
Genr
J. J. Roberson
Lady
Lee Greedy
PF Brown
W. Edlear
Lewis Swink
Jack
Jennet
Telescope Man Seeks Dusky Bride Provokes Local Protest
The Rocky Ford Enterprise reports Luther Wells the telescope man who advertised for a colored wife, faced backlash from Colorado Springs to Pueblo and Rocky Ford. He left towns over licensing fees and public scrutiny while local church notes and community life continue with Swink Methodist dedication upcoming.
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Enterprise
Colorado Springs
Luther Burbank
P. K. Blinn
Pueblo
Rogues Gallery
Shem
Japhet
Ham
Rocky Ford
Marshal Cropp
Wells
G. F. Wells
Swink
Also Mentioned on This Page
Counci
Loveland
M. E.” Church
Methodist
E. Wallace
South Sixth Street
Mary Tenny
A. L
A.R
Elmer Goyle
A. R. Tenny
South Seventh Street
A.R. Tenny
J. Albert Shepherd
C. R. Garver
R. A. Chase
H. C. Dewar
Cherokee
Toelsday
J. ~. Ritchie
Miss Ritchie
St. Luke’s Hospital
Noble
B. F. Sawyer
Olga Nethersole
George McMasters
Clyde Juke
Bedford
O. L. Blickenstaff
Ottawa
Kan
0. C. Frantz
Blickenstaff
Clarence Frantz
Devil
Washington
Seattle
T. Wolf
W. E. Anderson
P. Weir
A. Casebeer
Oregon
J. E. Dukes
C. M. Burke
Stuart
Adam
Libby
Vienna
Heinz
van Camp
Underwood
Jockey Clubs
Saratoga
Butters
Kimzey Grocery Company
Ford
Hardey 7
Maxwell
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