The Lamar register., 1903-01-28

most beautiful The illuminated chapel
scene IN the last act is certainly being
praised in the newspapers all over the
country. The cast includes Sadie Mar
ion, Gertrude Seldom, Del. G. Seldom,
member, reserved seats anywhere in the
house so cents.
There is quite an activity in real es-
tate at the present time. Several sales
of improved farms have been made re-
Gently, and to new comers. 1t is quite
noticeable, however, that the old time
settlers, who have brought their farms
up to the present high state of cultiva-
| tion, do not seem to be anxious to dis
pose OF their lands, but think what they
have is good enough. Prowers county
lands are at a premium and those who
own do not care to put their holdings on
| the market.
On Tuesday the Goth inst. the Praying
Band OF the NJ. Z. church met with Mrs.
Frisble, who has been confined to the
house for some time. Quite number
attended. Mrs. Oates leading. The 81,
they met with Mrs. Vim. Mcclure who
has also been i'll, Mrs Underwood lead
ing Tuesday at $50 p. m, Feb. 3rd,
they will meet with Mrs. Oscar Down
ing. Mrs. Weller, leader. Ladies of
other churches are cordially invited to
meet with the Band and help in the
conversion OF souls
If you have any thing that's got hair
on, that you want ridden, apply to Capt.
Wing of Carlton. He started out the
other day to carry dinner to an outfit,
which was dipping cattle. Among the
good lady remarked that he might not
be able to take all on horseback, but the
valiant CAPTAIN said II can ride any
thing with hair on it." Well, he started
and the soup pail got angle-wise. The
hot soup spilled on the horse, and-well,
the boys went without dinner. Ask the
Captian.
A. T.. Bent went to Kansas City last
week and attended to business connect
ed with the Lamar canal. 1t Is the in
tention Of the present owners to con
struct all necessary dams and make such
other improvements on the line OF the
ditch as will put it in good working
shape for the coming season. The ditch
will be cleaned out. strengthened and
where necessary, enlarged. This ditch
covers some of the most valuable land in
the county and Its operation will result
in great benefit to the country between
Lamar and Granada.
The meeting OF the M. E. Aid at Mrs.
ID, Carls was a success socially and
financially. Dues and levy were paid
| by several. Also several visitors we're
gladly welcomed. Mrs. Woodland is
president, but on account Of her grand
| child's sickness, little Beatrice Hall, she
did not feel equal to attending our meet
ing. We tender our sympathies to her
| in her time OF trial The next meeting
will be with Mrs. L. w. Markham on
! Friday OF this week at $50 p. IN. Sew
ing will be the order OF the day, as it
has been for several meetings. All
lady members OF the church are codial.
ly and heartily welcomed at our meet
ings.
The favorite sing ing and dancing
comedian, Thos. ]. Smith who will be
seen at the opera house Feb. end, in
Con L. Murphy's latest Irish drama,
'.The Game Keeper" is today the only
recognized star, who can sing, dance and
act. Mr.. Smith will no doubt be re-
membered by all, when the fact is made
known that he was the original star in
"The Ivy Leaf" The scenery carried
for this production is said by capable
critics to be the most beautiful and cor
rect ever used in a play Of this calibre,
all the scenes having been made from
photographs of the originals OF Dublin |
county, Ireland, where the action Of the
play takes place. The supporting com
pany includes some clever talent among
them being Del. G. Selden, Clifforn B.
Smith, Sadie Marion, Gertrude Seldom
and the clever child artist Baby Patti.
Reserved seats 80 cents, any place in the
house.
Mrs. w. A. Merrill and Mrs. A. B.
Stewart were in Denver last week as
delegates from the local chapter d. of
Lamar to the State convention of the p.
E o. Sisterhood. This convention was
held for the purpose Of effecting state
organization which is known as n grand
chapter. Mrs. Carrie Hapeman Of Min
den Nebraska, the Supreme Grand Pres
ldent of the National Organization was
present for the purpose of effecting this