The Lamar register., 1902-06-11

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ject being pushed through by F., b.
Koen.
Robert r. Ross, District Attorney,
spent Sunday and Monday in Lamar.
He did not say what his object might be
in coming here, and so there is guess
coming.
Miss Fay Huddleston returned from
Denver the latter part of last week. Miss
Fay has heen attending school in the big
CITY, and has returned for the summer
vacation,
Mrs. A. E. Bent left for California on
the Tuesday morning train. She went
in response to telegram, announcing
the sickness Of her mother who resides
in San Francisco.
Miss Kate Smith, who has been here
for some months, engaged in the millin
cry business, left for Pueblo last Mon
day morning and will probably remain
there for the future.
F. H. Bullen, of Pueblo, and Messrs.
Murry andHuey Of the Bent county board
OF commissioners, were in Lamar Friday.
they had been looking over the bridges
damaged by the flood.
Ray Gould is spending a part OF his
time at the telephone Central" learning
how to manipulate the calls. He takes
to the work with quite pleasure and
says number" very politely.
Miss Blanch Wadsworth, OF Osborne,
Kansas. is visiting with the family OF her
aunt, Mrs. ]. X. Doughty. Miss Wads-
worth will probably remain in Lamar
for better part Of the summer.
Harry Robertson returned from school
several days ago, but has put in most Of
the time down at Granada and the KY
ranch. He is at home now however, and
he will be quite an addition to the socie-
ty Of young folks.
Walter L. Smith, Of Malvern. Iowa,
was here Last Thursday, on his way down
to Baca county, where he went on q
visit to relatives. Mr.. Smith also had
some business matters to attend to in
connection with his visit.
j. w. Bent arrived In town Tuesday
morning and will stay for couple Of
days attending to some business matters
and improving the time also in meeting
old friends. Mr.. Bent is now located at
Idaho Springs, and is engaged in mining
operations.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Martin returned
from Lenox. Iowa, last Thursday. They
have been there for several months,
visiting their son, Thomas. Mr.. Martin
had also the experimenting Of the erec-
tion Of a large building while in the
Iowa town.
O.J. Cooper after tripping all over the
country for several months last past.
returned home last Monday and will
probably remain here for some time.
He looks just the same as ever, and he
sports the only genuine, superfine
"panama'' hat in the county.
The Lamar base ball club had prac-
tice game last Sunday, having as their
opponent nine composed Of picked
players. The game was an interesting
one, and the score Of ten to two was not
bad, considering that the picked nine
had not played together. The playing
Of the Lamar nine showed up in good
shape.
Last Sunday was the Woodmen
memorial day, and it was appropriately
observed by the Woodmen Of Lamar.
They marched in the afternoon to the
cemetery in their new uniforms and
made very handsome appearance. The
usual services were held and the graves
OF the members Of the order and their
families we're decorated.
J.W. Paxton and family have removed
to Longmont. The departure Of this
family will be generally regretted by our
citizens, but it is probable that the
future will see Lamar as their home
again. Mr.. Paxton has considerable prop
erty interests in the country and will
not be entirely divested Of all interests
in the progress Of this vicinity.
A. Deeter returned Saturday from his
trip to Sloan Springs, Arkansas, where
he had been for some months, for benefit
Of his health. Mr.. Deeter returned much
improved. He is now enjoying a visit OF
his brother, A. F. Deeter, who resides at
Covina, California, and who, after few
days spent here, will proceed to Marshall
town, Iowa, and there visit with sister.
Mrs. Bessie Friend, wife Of Mr.. Frank
Friend. died on Monday at her home