The Lamar register., 1901-08-21

l lamp CuimuoySs Ooeeioo uao ooSh iAo
things, was putting in the day here last
Friday. He made and sold quite large
number of his wares.
w. Harry Whitford, OF Columbus,
Ohio, is here visiting with the family Of
l.. Writ Markham. Mr.. Wbitford has a
brother who is quite well known to some
of our citizens, and who owns some val
liable property in the county.
Miss Fay Huddleston, one Of Lamar's
most prominent young ladies'. has COM
posed set OF waltzes, which has been
published and are for sale Mt Applegates.
The waltzes are called the Mil Tonna
Waltzes, and are said to be very beauti-
full.
CRANKY Hillyer, got "A little tired of
the every day sights OF Lamar and rush
ed up to Denver last Sunday night. He
came back and WAS ut his desk Tuesday
morning, having taken in the sights OF
the capital city and also transacted the
business which called him there.
Rev. S. z. Sharp, Of Plattsburg, Mis-
souri,, is here today looking over the
country with view of securing loco
tion for quite number OF Dunkards.
He intends to thoroughly inspect the
valley and it is uery probable that his
visit will result in the addition OF quite
number OF settlers.
William G. Markham, brother Of l..
Writ and Merrill Markham, and who
will be remembered as formerly Of
Prowers county," was here for a few
days lately visiting his brothers. Mr..
Markham is the editor and publisher of
the Baldwin, Kansas, Ledger and puts
forth very excellent paper.
Ora j. Cooper, who has been clerking
in the post-ofiice for several months past
left for the east on the Saturday morn
ing train. He will resume his vocation
as an elocutlonist and will undoubtedly
add to his already brilliant reputation
in that line. He will be much missed
from among his friends here.
A Mexican, who placed too much faith
in his ability to create liquor famine,
was afforded an opportunity, last Fri
day. by Marshall Kelsey, to mediate in
the seclusion of the Jail upon the futility
Of his effort. After confessing his total
defeat he was released and will probably
take care how he engages in rash enter
prises again.
Rev. DR.. T. c. Kirkwood, Of Colorado
Springs, stopped off here for few
hours last Saturday and interviewed the
Presbyterian people. 1t is probable that
Presbyterian church will be organized
here before very long. Rev. Kirkwood
went on down to Holly to be present at
the dedication Of the church in that
thriving villsge.
Paul Denning, who has been in charge
OF the Bottomley photograph gallery
for the past month, las leased the gal
lery until January lst and will always
be found ready for work. He has done
large amount Of work here during the
past month. and 1t has been Of such
high character that he needs no further
introduction to the public.
DIR. Joseph Blake, who has been
resident of this vicinity for several
years last past, died last Saturday Of can
Ger. with which he had been afflicted for
a couple Of years or more. The remains
were buried in Riverside cemetery.
The DR.. was we'll known locally, and
more especially among stockmen, as he
was great lover Of horses, and was
quite success as a horse doctor.
The work on the new school house is
being pushed along very rapidly. In
fact, all the men who can be worked to
advantage, are employed at the build
ing, and it is next to impossible to get
carpenter to do any work elsewhere.
However the structure will probably be
completed in time for the beginning OF
the school term. And it is mighty
fine looking school house, too, and will
be credit to the town.
M. j. McMillin was in Lamar last
Saturday. He had received letter
from the management Of the Denver
festival announcing that the best Rough
with $500 belt and a handsome cash
prize besides, and he wanted some OF
our cowboys to compete for the cham
pionship. Frank Gilman promptly vol
unteered for one, but we have not yet
heard whether any more will take part
or not.
George A. Watson, the Agent Of The
State Humane Society, caused the ar
rest last Saturday, Of a man passing