The Lamar register., 1901-05-01

lar "picnic." Some others were permit
ted to go along and altogether about
sixty enjoyed the affair.
/ George B. Wick, the new water COM
missioner for this district, is in Lamar
this week, getting initiated into his new
duties. So many of the editors are
breaking into office these days that it
makes us privates feel lonesome.
The streets, during the past week,
have given evidence that sprinkler
would be quite blessing. Every one
would like to see the streets sprinkled,
but it seems almost impossible to raise
the money to pay for having 1t done.
| Spring appears to have come at last
and the trees are commencing to unfold
their leaves The grass on the lawns
around town is growing up and makes n
beautiful show. The grass on the prai-
rie is also coming on fast and this latter
much delights the heart of the stock
| men.
A party Of young folks met at the
home of Mrs. George Franklin, Of the
north side, on last Tuesday night, IN
honor OF her friend Miss Emma Barnes
of Cripple Creek. The evening was
spent in various games, a dainty lunch
being served at midnight. All departed
thanking their hostess for pleasant
time
Nelson Demorest, who used to be one
of the business men OF Lamar in its
early days, was here for couple of
days last week. He was very much sur
prised at the Lamar OF today, and saw
very little to remind him of the old
days. except some acquaintances. Mr..
Demorest is travelling for large eastern
concern.
A Everett has placed great bug "cool-
ing room" in his store and a handsome
improvement 1t is. 1t is made OF polish
ed wood and is supplied with all the
modern appliances for keeping meats
and such articles as need a cool place.
Then there is great shining mirror in
the front and while you wait, you can
admire yourself.
L. Writ Markham returned on Mon
day morning from trip to Chicago and
points in Ohio. In Ohio he found great
drifts of snow and the farmers still hold
| ing their stock in barns and feeding
| them. He saw lots of water, having
passed through some of the flooded dis
tricts. The Colorado sunshine and
return.
| The evangellsts, who have been hold
ing services at the Methodist church for
several weeks, are still here and the
meetings will continue through this
week. The attendance is fairly large
and the preaching and singing are both
good. II you have not been there, it
would be good idea to go. Every
body Is earnestly and cordially invited
to Attend.
The time for filing nominations for
school director is up now, and the only
nomination filed was that of A. N. Par
rish. In view of the interest and care
which Mr. Parrish has taken in the af-
fairs of the school during his six years
In office he was petitioned by many citi-
zens to allow his name to be presented
again, and he will be complimented by a
unanimous reelection.
The Hagaman grocery store, on the
| /, Il ,lprc In
Friday night and a quantity of merchan-
disc was carried away. One If the men
was probably captured by Sheriff Tate
as he has under arrest party in whose
possession he found some of the stolen
articles In possession of the man waf
also found kit Of various implimentt
commonly used by burglars.
The Ladies of the Woodcraft met with
Mrs. Frisbie on Wednesday April "a
I AS the ladies' met to spend the day, at
half past twelve o'clock all were invited
to a table laden with the best of all good
things. After spending very enjoyable
day the ladies' departed at a late hour
feeling that they had spent pleasan,
day with most charming hostess.
BY ONE PRESENT.
: The Register family wishes to extend
vote of thanks to the members of the
Lamar band for delightful serenade
on last Wednesday evening. Since the
weather permits people to spend the
/ evenings out of the house, there is moth
, ing adds more to the enjoyment thar
, music OF the quality, which our band
boys have been giving. 1t is matter
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