The Lamar register., 1903-02-11

Wednesday, Feb. 1s.-Don't forget the
date Of the recital at the opera house.
M. j. Traxler and F. d. Haynes, who
came here from Brushy, Mississippi,
with their families last week, have rent
ed the Lynch and F'leshman residences
in south Lamar and have moved into
them.
Mrs. E. L. Pike returned last week
from Chicago, where she has been in the
hospital for several months. While still
quite feeble she is rapidly improving
now and her many friends hope for Il
complete recovery.
The big tower signal at the depot has
been moved from the south side of the
track and placed up against the depot
building This move was made neces-
sary because the new coal shute shut off
the light from the west.
The officers ,of the Prowers County
Sunday School Association met last
Saturday and arranged to have a con-
vention IN Lamar, March 10 and IL.
The state secretary will be present and
an interesting program is being prepar-
ed.
Next Saturday is to be Valentine day,
and il you get "comic" grin and bear
it, and send the other fellow one. But
il you get one that is "just too sweet" OF
course you can guess who sent it. The
day is one which is welcomed by most
every one.
The NJ. E. Aid met at the home OF
Mrs. L. Writ Markham the Both ult. and
the sewing was 30 we'll and quickly done
that Mrs. Markham's payment for the
work done was quite liberal. On Feb.
9Th several went through the cold and
torn to do charity work.
The trains on the Santa Fe are not
running with any great degree of regu-
larity. Once in while train comes in
on time, but for the most part the trains
are from one to seven hours late. Wealth
er conditions east and west are mostly
responsible for the delays.
Miss Bessie Doughty went to Chi 70
last Friday night, in company with Mr..
and Mrs. 7. ]. Sayler. Miss Bessie will
visit with an aunt at Evanston for sev-
eral weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Sayler went
on to Rensselaer,, Indiana, where they
will visit for about ten days.
The county clerk issued marriage
license last Saturday to Jesse Jessen and
Miss Pearl Myers, of Granada. The
supply of license blanks has been quite
liberally drawn upon lately hut the ac-
commodating clerk and his smiling
deputy say they have plenty left.
The social given by the ladies Social
Circle of the Presbyterian church last
Friday night proved very enjoyable
and remunerative affair. The proceeds
were over s3S, and many Of the visitors
voted that the poetical efforts OF the
ladies were worth much more than that
amount.
Rev. A. P. Vaughn. while skating on
the pond west OF town Monday, slipped
and fell on his arm breaking it at the
wrist. He also sprained his ankle and
cut bad cash on his chin. Mr.. Vaughn
was alone and had to walk to town about
mile to secure medical attention. His
injuries were very painsul and will prob
ably lay him up for awhile.
A movement is on foot to organize a
Board of Trade in Lamar after the plan
the old board, which was formerly Of
such great force in pushing Lamar to the
front The promoters of the new orga-
nlzation desire to make it open to all cit
liens Of the county and have permanent
quarters which will always be open to
the public. The movement is worthy
one and should have unanimous support.
Deputy Sheriff Frisbie went down to
Lakin, Kansas, yesterday, after the man
who stole horse and saddle at Prowers
last Saturday night. The man was
found and came along with the deputy
without opposition. He proves to be
Edgar Barber, who is also wanted in this
county for forgery and other crimes al
legged to have been committed about a
year ago. This may prove to be one OF
the most important captures made for
some time. The evidence is said to be
very strong against the prisoner,