The Lamar register., 1902-07-16

DIR. Fewkes and his friend Prof. John
Farr who is visiting with the doctor,
started out Monday afternoon for trip
to the Reynolds ranch and to take in the
sights of the Twin Buttes and Butte
canon.
Edwin Dilthey was appointed town
clerk at the council meeting last Mon
day evening. Mr.. Dilthey will doubt
less prove an acceptable officer as he has
all the necessary qualifications to NIL the
position.
w. f. Ogston, travelling agent Of the
Atcnson Topeka Il Santa Fe railway,
spent the day here Saturday. Mr.. Ogs-
ten left several copies OF very neat fold
or concerning the resources OF the great
Arkansas valley.
There will be lawn social under the
auspices OF the social circle Of the Pres
byterian church. at the residence OF Mr..
David Marker, Friday evening, July l8.
All members OF the church and congre-
cation are cordially invited.
Judge G. II. Frybarger was up from
Carlton yesterday. The judge has a
great scheme under way, but the partlc-
ulars are not yet to be given to the pub
lie. II the plan goes it will be something
OF great advantage to this vicinity.
Robert L. Billings, of Lead, South Da-
kota spent several days here during the
past week. He purchased farm north
west of town and will move here in the
spring to become permanent resident
Mr.. Billings had travelled over various
localities in the state. but was better
pleased with the prospects here, than
any where.
The social circle met with Mrs. David
Marker July 1lth. A good attendance
for SO hot an afternoon. The sewing for
the Cherry Tree home was continued.
Plans we're made for lawn social. The
afternoons voluntary contribution was
voted to aid some needy ones in the
church. After being refreshed with ice
cream and cake the circle adjourned
until July 25th.
Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Tate ex-
ecuted deeds which conveyed the prop
erty formerly owned by the Lamar Land
& Canal Co. to the purchasers. This
property was sold some time ago under
order of the court. The property con-
veyed is some Of the most valuable in the
county and the sale will probably result
in many improvements to the ditch and
lands lying under it.
The city council at the meeting last
Wednesday night ordered car load OF
sewer pipe, which will be placed in the
deep city drain, commencing at the cor
ner of Parmenter street and running
down Main street to the corner Of Elm
street, where the Masonic Temple is
being built, and then east on Elm street
to the corner Of Third street. This will
make it less dangerous for vehicles and
midnight pedestrians Of unsteady gait
The Kempton Komedy Ko. ad vertised
to show at the opera house last night,
was greeted by rather small audience.
The company did not put on the play
which had been advertised, but produc-
ed the "Fireman's Ward" in very much
abbreviated style. The acting done was
good enough but there were only four
members of the troupe appearing. 1t
was much too hot an evening to allure
much of a crowd and the weather Is
doubtless responsible for the small at
tendance. The troupe is we'll liked along
the valley but last night did not add any
to it's reputation.
Two games of base ball were played
last Saturday and Sunday at the fair
grounds. The La Junta nine was the
opponent OF the Lamar club. Satur
days game resulted in favor of Lamar by
a score Of twelve to six and with the ex
ception OF one inning, was game full OF
fine playing. On Sunday the game was
fast one for six innings, the score then
heing four to two in favor of Lamar. In
the next two innings Lamar fell upon
the La Junta pitcher and batted out
twelve runs, three of them being home
runs. The La Junta boys seemed to be
unable to hit Kerns who pitched truly
masterful game. The games we're pleas
ant to look at as there was no growing
at the umpire, no kicking, and "play