The Lamar register., 1901-10-02

be worth while attending in the capaci-
ty of visitor, il you do not go us a dele
gate. Go to the primaries, anyway.
'gTake dash of ginger
Then bunch of song
Add few comedians
To help the work along
Next bunch OF pretty girls
In smart costumes arrayed
Set bright scenery all around
Then success is made"
The above receipt in rhyme is from
the pen of James l.. McCabe, really
funny fellow who concocted the latest
musical review "Maloney's Wedding
Day" which is to appear at the opera
house on Friday. Oct. 4th.
Tbe following, which refers to Mrs. ID.
E. Cooper's sister, who died here Sept.
Is, last, is clipped from the Baldwen
(Kansas) Ledger:
amanda Yeates Reeder was born in
Putnam county, Ind, Aug. 9. 1884. She
was united in marriage to VIM. Reeder
in 1864, to this union was born son
who survives her. In early life she was
converted in the Cumberland Presbyter-
ian church, but after marriage moved to
Kansas and with her son united with the
NJ. E. church in Baldwin, ever after liv-
ing n true christian life. The poor and
friendless always found friend in her.
She was a devoted wife and loving
;ol fuya
years ago and for the past fifteen years
she with her son has resided in Trelaka,
Florida, until last June she came west
to visit her relatives and friends in this
community and thence she journied on
to Colorado to visit another sister, with
the hope Of regaining health, but alas!
God saw fit to call her away from suffer
ing and pain and gave her life immortal.
She died at Lamar, Colo, on Sept. 10.
The funeral took place at the residence
of her sister, Mrs. ]. w. Scott, Media,
Kansas. and was buried by the side Of
her husband in the Prairie City ceme-
terry" @. G. CRYsLER.
Last Thursday night, about 10 o'clock,
fire was discovered in the west end OF
The Lamar Lumber Company's yard.
A very strong wind was blowing from
the south, and before the fire depart
ment could arrive the fire had gained
tremendous start. Piles of lumber and
the sheds in which were stored mould
ings and finished lumber seemed to blaze
all at once and famed by the wind, 1t
seemed as though the whole north part
of town was doomed. So rapid was the
spread of the fire, that the residence of
Harry Leon, which was north just across
the street, took fire and was burned
completely down, with all the furniture
and effects. Mr.. and Mrs, Leon only
had time to escape partly dressed. There
was no chance to save anything in the
house. When the fire boys arrived, the
fire had assumed proportions, that it
seemed impossible to check but while
the boys turned on the hose, crowds Of
citizens procured buckets and watched
for every little blaze that started. 1t
was hot work and watchful work, but by
these means, the fire was kept from any
further spreading. Barns and sheds
back of the Hillyer, Liggett and Gould
residences caught fire, but were speedily
extinguished by the bucket brigade.
Strains big barn was in danger several
times, but it was saved. Had one Of
these buildings been neglected, there
would have been clean sweep Of that
mart of town. Great clouds of sparks
were blown on and around the buildings
for two blocks and it is surprising that
no more danger occurred. The actual
fire was confined to the lumber yard, ex-
cent the house of Mr.. Leon. The fire de-
partmeut deserves the thanks Of the
citizens for the noble work they did in
l,eeping the fire within the limits start
ed. And the boys should not only re-
ceive thanks, but there should be sub
stantial recognition besides. The new
reservoir at the water works was
mighty factor, for the supply Of water
for the hose never gave out. To those
who saw the fire before the water was
turned on, it is wonder, that with the
strong wind which was blowing that the
damage was ever stopped, except for
want of material to burn. The loss to
the lumber company amounts to several
thousand dollars, with but small pro-
portion Of insurance. The fire is sup
posed to haye been started either from
sparks from an engine, or else by care
less tramps.