The Lamar register., 1902-05-07

ception to the minister and family at
the Methodist church next Friday night.
Every body Is invited to attend and have
n good time.
The band boys pleased the people last
Saturday night. They played good
music and plenty of it. The boys are
regular in their practice and mean to
keep up their reputation.
Orient Chapter No 30 holds it's regular
convocaton tonight. There will be
work done in the Royal Arch degree, and
Grand High Priest Buck will be present.
A full attendance is expected.
north side of the railroad track. MIR.
Cox has large and constantly increas-
ing trade and he needed more room to
accommodate the necessary increase in
his stock.
At the meeting Monday night the city
council decided to build an addition to
the engine house to hold another car of
coal. The application of Frank Foley
for n saloon license was refused. The
usual monthly bills were allowed.
W. Of w. and NJ. w of A. members
are invited to pc present at a lecture in
the Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening"
May 10, given by Mr.. Stuart, of Illinois.
This will be treat to those WHO hear
it and every member is urged to be
present.
There was little bit Of rain Sunday
night, Just enough to lay the dust. Up
the river and along some OF the western
creeks the rain was rather heavy and re-
suited In a good flow of water in the
bitches much to the delight OF the
farmers.
The county commissioners are in ses-
sion and are attending to the regular
monthly routine of work. There is
nothing much of Importance for them to
do. Bills to allow and some few roads
to determine upon, constitutes the most
of the work.
The plans for the hay baling plant
were received by Mr.. Latta last Sunday,
and from all appearance something quite
elaborate will be the result when the
buildings are completed. Some little
changes were necessary and the plans
were sent back to Boston, but few days
only will see the work of construction
commence.
So La <,f -,
Prowers County Fair Association yester-
day, ]. A. Williams was elected to fill
the vacancy on the board of directors
caused by the resignation of G.. A.
Franz. G. c. Huddleston, Chas. Max
well and j. l.. Smith were appointed as
a committee to arrange the speed pro
gram. A contract was made with the
Lamar papers to print the premium list.
The game of base ball on last Sunday
at the fair grounds between Lamar and
Granada was we'll attended and proved
very close and interesting for seven
innings. In the last two innings Lamar
batted strong and finished, with score
OF 1S to IL. The best OF good feeling
prevailed and it looks favorable for an
exciting series Of games between the
clubs OF the various towns in the county
this season. Lamar plays Granada
again next Sunday at Granada.
Next Sunday, May II, promises to be
a great day for the Baptists Of Lamar
and vicinity. Rev. Robert G. Graham
will be assisted in the dedication of the
new house of worship by Rev. Thomas
Stephenson of Pueblo and the Baptist
state secretary, Rev. w. B. Pope. A
special musical program has been pre-
pared with great care. All the people
of the county have been invited and it
is hoped that many will respond.
The Prowers County Sunday School
association will meet in Lamar on May
II and 1s. There will be services on
evening at the M. E. church. On Sun
day morning and afternoon the services
will be in the opera house. IL. L. Plant,
field secretary for the state, will be
present and take part in the meetings.
An interesting program has been pre-
pared and all delegates and visitors will
be entertained. A general invitation is
extended.
The owners of the opera house, in or
der to show their appreciation OF the
fine work of our fire department. last
week, have given thefree use OF the hall
dance on the evening Of May 20. The
entire proceeds are to go to the depart