The Lamar register., 1902-12-24


right of way for the electric railway
running from Lamar and taking in the
farming territory to our city.
James German returned the first OF
the week from pheasant" outing among
the outlaws at the cedars. He was one
Of the party that went down with "Old
Sleuth."
County Clerk Curry, who went down
into Kansas about ten days ago TO visit
his brother, returned yesterday morning.
He reports his brothers wife IN very
serious condition Of health.
The Episcopal church people enjoyed
a service held last Friday night at the
Presbyterian church. Bishop Olmstead
was present and conducted the services
and delivered fine sermon.
L. M. Gee Of the Arksansas Valley
Beet Sugar and Irrigated Land Com
pany has been here this week, attending
to business with the county treasurer,
relating to the company's lands.
Weary Willie Walker held forth at the
ope ouse Monday night and there
was only a small crowd present. Not
being present ourselves, we can not say
whether the show was good or not.
Mrs. E. R. Jones and children left yes
terday morning for a visit with relatives
and friends at Vandalia, Mo. Jaddo
Parrish also went with the party and will
visit with his uncle for few weeks.
Miss Fay Huddleston is at home, hav-
ing come down from Denver to spend
the holidays with her parents. Miss
Huddleston is taking musical course
in Denver and is making excellent pro-
gress.
The trains have been running very ir-
regularly for the past two weeks Near
ly every train comes in from one to ten
hours late and there has been a great
deal Of weary waiting for the cars. 1t is
very inconvenient also.
Deputy Sheriff Frisbie came down
from Las Aninas last night and brought
Indian Bill Smith with him and now
has the latter in the county Jail. Quite
a lot Of plunder was also brought in, but
just what is not divulged.
Elder j. +. Harris, of the Methodist
church, came to town on. Monday and
held services Tuesday night. There
was large congregation present and the
Elder gave, as usual, very instructive
and interesting discourse.
The various Sunday Schools will all
hold their usual Christmas eve exercises
and they will be entertaining and the
sight of the glad young faces will of it's
self be worth seeing. There should be
a large attendance at each.
The public school closed last Friday
afternoon for a two weeks vacation.
Consequently the teachers and the pu-
pills will have chance to have long
enjoyable Christmas holiday. Several
of the teachers have gone to their home 8
to spend the time with their folks.
Alfred Castner King, mining man
who has lost his sight through prema-
ture blast, is in town today selling a
book of poems, of which he is the author.
His book is Mountain Idylls and other
poems" He made quite number Of
sales. Mr.. King resides at Ouray, Colo
The Santa Fe people have improved
the depot grounds at Lamar, by making
a very substantial as we'll as extensive
platform in front of and extending east
and west Of the building. The railway
company is entitled to thanks for the
great improvement. The platform is
constructed of vitrified brick.
The Social, Circle met at the Presby
terian church, Friday afternoon, Dec.
10Th. The exercises opened with a de-
votional service, and singing of several
hymns. During the business hour, the
treasurer's report of fifty dollars in the
treasury, from the Christmas sale and
supper, gave satisfaction. A very inte-
resting "Dream of India" and a poem
"As Have Loved You," were read, both
awakening missionary spirit. Mr.
Vaughn gave q five minute talk on the
same subject. The next mseting of the
Social CIRCLE will be at the church Jan
uary End. -,r