The Lamar register., 1901-12-11
EN-. Mears informs us that his onion

the hail storm his whole farm smelled
like boarding house kitchen. He says
that for fully SIX weeks afterwards the
eyes of the stock around his place water
ed so freely that he needed no other
irrigrtion.
The show windows, as well as the in
terror of the stores OF our merchants
are full of tempting goods. Christmas
is coming, and all sorts Of things, as, from
the commonest toy to the most expensive
of articles are displayed to attract the
attention of customers. From the guam
tity of stock, most "Merry Christmas
must be anticipated.
New York Herald, June 9Th: The cos
tunes of "A Wise Woman" company,
which were seized by the custom author
tiles several day s ago, we're today releas-
ed duty free and entered as stools OF
trade" They are exquisite productions
of the Partisan modiste's art and will
simply set the ladies wild with delight
who have the pleasure OF seeing this at
traction.
A dog show came to town last Friday
and after making very long wait dur
ing which the "boss" spent great ener-
gies in taking up collection, which did
not seem to get big enough to please
him, the show was given after gentle
hint from the town authorities. The
dogs were tolerably well trained and
gave lot OF amusing tricks, but the
human performers failed to do anything
to justify their previous brags.
The Masonic fraternity held their an
nual election last week. In the Chapter
the following were elected: A. E, Bent,
high priest; w. G. Gould, king; W. j.
Johnston, scribe; L. Writ Markham, sec
retary and M. Strain, treasurer. Lamar
Lodge No. 90, A. f. & F. NJ. elected j..
X. Doughty, worshipful master; Charles
Maxwell, senior warden; Andrew Camp
bell, junior warden; j. f. Curry, secre-
tary and w. j. Johnston, treasurer.
The Two Merry Tramps, accompanied
by their troupe. arrived in town last Fri
day. They looked to be anything but
tramps, for they were about the best
dressed people, in their line, who ever
struck the town. They gave Il most en-
ioyable entertainment at the opera house
in the evening and there was large
audience present. In fact this troupe is
a prime favorite with the theater going
people OF the town and will always draw
good house.
Judge L. F. Blodgett sold his property
situated on the cornor Of Main and Olive
street. Just across from the Union Hotel.
The purchasers we're Wallace Robinson,
George w. Burk and ]. w. Paxton and
the consideration was four thousand
dollars. This is one OF the most desira-
BILE sites in ihe town. tits rumored that
the present owners will put fine brick
building on the corner. The same par
ties also bought the Feast building on
Main street, north OF the track. This is
also valuable property, having good
building upon it.
Capt. Frank E. Wells, ex-army chap
lin, is holding a series Of meeting in
Lamar at the M. E. church during the
week and at the opera house on Sunday
evening. Committees from each Of the
churches have been appointed to assist
him and plans are being laid to reach
every home in Lamar and vicinity. The
chaplain is a fine worker and has had
long experience. He has lectured extern
siyely in the east and will deliver three
choice lectures here. The first will be
next Wednesday, December 1S, on the
"Situation In the Philippines" Decem-
Der 10, Jerusalem under the Turks"
and December %, Egypt under Johnny
Bull"
The Richards & Pringle's Famous
Georgia Minstrels that will appear at
Opera House Thursday Dec. 10 numbers
fifty performers. Harry Fidlcr, who has
no equals as delineator Of Ethiopian
songs and Dances; James Moore, Kid
Langford; Dick Thomas and quartette
of the funniest end men. good singers,
capital entertainers and original and
creative comedians; the popular Ala
bama Gu artette in their latest song sue
cesses; Christian the world champion
cycle skater; the military novelty, "The
Black Watch Drill"; the aerial wonder,
the only Shields, known on two conti-
nents as the king of the air; the Housley
Brothers, emperors Of music. and the
costliest first part in point of scenic set
ting and costuming ever presented.
Watch for the magnificent street parade,
taking place every day at 2:30 p. m.