The Lamar register., 1901-04-24

Shined Inside" appears IN front OF Con
wells barber shop. But they do not
have to have the shine 'inside" unless
they wish.
The band gave a street concert last
Wednesday night and delighted a large
audience until late hour. The boys
have by faithful practice and natural
talent made the banner band Of the Ar
kansas valley.
The case OF Payne VS. Martin, being an
action for an accounting between form
or partners, is being heard before Mr.. J.
b. Traxler, as referee, appointed by the
county court. The matter will probably
occupy several days.
Mr.. and Mrs Ira McVey are very hap
py over the arrival of a boy, which came
to them last Sunday. Grandpa James,
who has always been very fond Of his
three grand daughters, is feelldg very
proud over the boy. All are doing well.
G. II. Bornaugh, recently Of Florence,
has located in Lamar as the agent Of the
Singer Sewing Machine company. Mr..
Bornaugh is hustler and as he has a
good territory here, expects to make this
his permanent home. See his add in this
issue.
Fred NJ. Cooper went up to Denver
last Sunday morning and will spend
month in the big city. Fred promised
not to buy any gold bricks and to fight
shy of all engaging strangers, but at the
same time he is going to see all there Is
to see.
Joseph Sperry, recently in the bank
ing business in New York City, is visit
ing in Lamar. Mr.. Sperry came to Col
orado from Liberty, N. Y. about sixteen
months ago for his health and has been
connected with the Amity Land Co.
during that time.
j. Il. Lawless OF the Sparks, and Q.
Frost Liggett, of the Sheridan Lake
Press, attended the editorial convention
ut Salida last Saturday. The conven-
tion, or rather association, is composed
of the Arkansas valley editors. They
report good time and profita bic
meeting.
L. G. Hamilton, Max Young and Geo.
A. Mead, all prominently connected with
the Oxnard Beet Sugar company, were
here on Monday. They drove through
the country to Holly yesterday, for the
purpose of inspecting the land and the
general condition OF the country under
the big bitches.
Frank j. Holmes started on long
trip last Monday night, his destination
being the capital OF Norway. Mr.. Hol-
mes goes to visit his mother and as he
has not been to his old home for over
twenty years, it is surety that his visit
will be most agreeable one. He ex-
poets to be absent about two months.
Frank M. Reyburn, who for several
years has been employed in NJ L. Con-
wells barber shop, has gone into busi-
ness for himself. He has bought out
the north side shop, which is located in
the Devices building. Frank is good
barber and genial fellow and will un-
doubtedly get his share OF the patron
age.
The teachers associatio held it's ses
sions last Saturday at the U. p. Church,
and there was large attendance both
afternoon and evening. All numbers On
the program were interesting and there
was no Sinking. The music was an
especially pleasing feature. The lecture
Of the state superintendent was the at
traction in the evening, and quite
number Of teachers from over the coun
ty were present t. hear her.
The opera house was open Saturday
night and quite large crowd was there,
but there was no entertainment, it was
not enough to call a sell. The only rea-
son the alleged troupe has escaped is
that the people realize the futility OF
throwing eggs at an aggregation which
is many times more rotten than any hen
fruit ever known. Manager Lee has
plenty of company in his disappoint-
ment as every opera house along the line
bit.
AS one walks or drives around the
town, nearly every residence Is observed
as the scene of some improvement, eth
er to the house or to the grounds
Trees are being set out, lawns prepared,
fences and walks put in and general
desire for good appearances is the rule.
In addition to these doings, in nearly
every part of the town, new buildings
are being erected, and very few are of a
cpaap character Lamar ia well known