The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

home in Gilbert Station, Iowa, after n
four weeks visit at the home of her
father, james Dodds.
There was quite n nice rain last Sat
urday evening. In spite OF the storm
the band boys gave their usual Satur-
day night street concert. They stood
under the awnings and played n com
plete program.
Mrs. |. L. Maxwell received word this
week of the death OF Rev. j. ID. Droke
in Tennessee on June %. Mr.. Droke will be
well remembered by old tuners here MS a
pastor OF the Methodist church. HIS
wife and several children survive him.
c.. II. Mcknight, of Wichita, Kansas,
was here on Monday, interviewing our
citizens and endeavoring to induce them
to cover themselves with the "Pioneer'
shirts and under clothing. Mr.. Nc
Knight has quite number OF regular
customers in Lamar.
Charles Maxwell, manager of the mill
was not much occupied by mill matters
problem on his hand. 1t was all made
clear however, when it was learned that
twin girls had arrived at his home. Ev-
cry body is getting along nicely.
Mr.. George Pollard brought the first
home grown cantaloupes to the market
yesterday. This is about as early us the
melon ever gets on sale. The price was
of course high. The consolation that
the melons will be plenty and cheap in
few days now is with those who could
not afford the first.
f. NJ. Mears brought a couple OF his
dogs to town this afternoon to have them
treated for snake bite. Both the animals
had been bitten by rattle snake and
the usual remedy Of whiskey was en-
ployed upon them. E. M. says he en-
vies them the jag they had on.
C.L. Mcpherson, the Holly merchant,
was in Lamar yesterday dong some bus
mess at the court house. c. L. use to
be frequent visitor to the coutny seat,
but of late he does not venture up to
this part OF the county very much. His
friends are always glad to see him, how
ever.
Mr.. Charles Kigore and wife, OF Lib
eral, Kansas, are here on visit to their
relatives, Judge and Mrs. L. f. Blodgett.
Mr.. Kilgore has been to California and
other states west OF here, but thinks that
the country around here presents as
many good opportunities and has as
good climate as any one could ask for.
The Cardinals will leave for Rock Ford
on Friday morning and will play the base
ball team at that place for two days,
during the old settlers reunion. From
Rocky Ford. the boys will go 70 Trini-
dad and some other town and play ball.
The club will be away for about 10 days.
The boys promise to make good show
ing, wherever they play.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Parrish returned
from Denver last Friday morning ac-
companied by Jaddo and Gail. Jaddo
was taken to St. Anthony's hospital
some weeks ago and operated upon for
dangerous case OF appendicitis. After
severe siege Jaddo's grit and careful
nursing helped out skilfull operation,
and now the boy is we'll much to the de-
light OF the many friends Of the family.
The telephone system is now in per-
feet working order for all points west
and in the course Of the next fifteen
days, connections will be made to points
east. The rates for talking over long
distances are graded on the bases Of so
much for the first three minutes and a
smaller amount for each additional min
ute. The hard hearted telephone people
refuse to permit the use OF the "addit-
ional minutes" first
Everybody is talking about the CON-
ing fair, although it is n month off. Now
let everybody arrange to make display.
Last year it was common remark from
spectators, that they could have made a
better show in some one line, than was
at the fair. But then they did not do it..
This year show up what you can. The
| premium list is now out and any one
who wishes copy can get it by apply
ing to the secretary, A. E. Bent.
The Woodmen are preparing to attend
the log rolling at Colorado Springs next
Friday in force. The boys have been
drilling and getting ready to make their
camp present creditable showing.
The band boys will be taken along on
the trip. 1t is probable that the next
annual log rolling will be held in Lamar
and everything Is being done to have