The Lamar register., 1901-11-20


ing forged check. The man will plead
at the present term of the dirtrict court.
Hon. G G. Goodale, Of Denver, is here
this week looking after the interests OF
his clients in court, and getting breath
Of pure republican air. He says they
made good fight in Denver, even if
they did lose.
Hon. Raymond Miller, formerly OF
Kiowa county, but more lately OF Pueblo
is here for a short visit. He used to be
in Lamar quite often in the early days,
but says he can't find much to remind
him OF the old town.
The commissioners adjourned last
week, without having made the annual
levy. They thought there might be
more light for them at the meeting next
month. and so concluded to put the
matter off until then.
District court convened for the No
vember term yesterday. The docket is
quite light and there will not be much
use for jury. Probably two or three
cases. All other matters will be tried by
the court or continued for the term.
w. F. Tucker, who was arrested and
placed upon trial before jury on a
charge OF cruelty to animals, was ac-
quilted by the jury in Justice Deeters
court last week. There were many in
terested spectators present at the trial.
]. Scott Robertson expects soon to be-
come a resident Of Lamar, and with his
family will occupy the Lamb residence,
vacated by Mr.. Markham. Mr.. Robert
son and his family will be most welcome
additions to the business and social cir
cles of the town.
There will be a social at the Metho-
dist church next Friday evening. Every
body is invited to attend. There will be
an interesting program rendered, and
also something in the line OF refresh
ments Come along aad have social
time. You can get in for only ten cents.
Manager Lee informs us that the
troupe which is billed to play at the
opera house on November 29th, was here
once before, playing to crowded house,
and giving complete satisfaction. 1t is
one of the best troupes ever seen here
and has the same people with it this
year. Reserved seats will be SOC and
75c.
L. Writ Markham has been making
extensive improvements upon the prop
erty, which he recently purchased from
Judge Novels. More rooms have been
added to the residence, a large cemented
cellar has been made, and steam heat
has been put in. Mr.. Markham and his
family will soon move into the house,
and be very much at home.
The following citizens are IN attend
ance at court this week as petit jurors
on the regular panel: Chas. Kornman,
G. v. Honcle, Geo. 7. Feast, G. M. Five
coates, o. F. Downing, Nj. s. Davidson,
James Harrell, st. George Creaghe, w.
A. Bolton, ]. Wilcoxson; G. +. Thorn
berry, Hugh Reeves, Geo. A. Bishop, r.
s. Coats, VIM. Grooms, Geo. f. Pearl, S.
w. Howell, Chas. Billingslea, Geo. Biles,
G. G. Smeltz, Chas. Maxwell.
Carl Brothers are preparing to move
from the north side and will occupy part
| Of the Everett store with their goods
Mr.. A. Everett expects to retire from ac-
tive business and will turn over the
grocery trade to his sons. A. p. Henry
will probably run the meat market and
the ranch property will be superintendent
by M. E. Everett. Mr.. Everett will act
as kind Of a general overseer, but in
tends to take it easy like for the future.
The local lodge OF the Knights Of
Equality OF the World was instituted
Nov. 1S, 1901 by B. f. Largent, deputy
supreme commander, thirty charter
members being obligated into the
knighthood of the order. The following
officers were elected and installed by
Mr.. Largent: F. A. Jackson, P. c; Chas
Mudd, Com; Fred Myers. V. G; DIR. E.
Bentley Dennis, R. X; Mrs. Sibbie Webb
F. X; M. A. Hood, Chaplin; DR.. E. Bent
ley Dennis. Med. E; ]. X. Webb, NJ. A;
Ira Hood, Watchman.
Rev. j. T.. Knuckey has been transferr-
ed by the Presiding Elder and will sooh
leave Lamar and go to Rocky Ford
Rev. Knuckey has been here for nearly
three years and has proved very ener-
getic pastor. The church property has
been entirely cleared from debt and
chairs provided and the parsonage en-