The Lamar register., 1903-01-21

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went to Den, er last week as witnesses il
the Hillyer-Traxler contest. The form
or returned last Saturday, but the latte
was 30 stuck on the city that he has no
returned.
Sheriff Tate was on our streets some
this week, having returned from the
hospital last Saturday. Frank is still
carrying his arm IN sling but is doing
nicely and his host of friends are glad to
see him out again.
The local officers were kept busy Tues
day watching the freight trains for pet.
ty thieves who had been getting IN their
work on both sides Of Lamar A valu-
able lot of bedding was also stolen from
the Lamar depot platform on Monday.
Rev. Oates will conduct both ser
vices at the Methodist chvrch on Sun
day. Morning subject: "Christ's Esti-
mate of John" Evening subject: "Gath-
ering or Scattering" You are very
heartily invited to these services.
Mrs. Carrie Hapeman, of Nebraska,
national supreme president Of the P. E.
o. Society, visited the local chap ter of
the society last Wednesday. The broth
laws and a few friends were also
given the pleasure of meeting her at a
reception that evening.
CRANKY Hillyer was seated by the leg
islature on Monday by vote of 36 to
%. He Immediately took the oath OF
Office and is now holding down the job
to which the people elected him. The
wrangle and division in the legislature
make it very unlikely that any thing Of
Importance will be done at this session.
The Social Circle met at the Presby-
terian church, Friday, Jan. 18th. In
the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Jesse
Johnston read report Of last meeting.
Some business was discussed, and the
hour given to social conversation. One
new member raceived. Adjourned to
meet Jan. 3rd, with Mrs. L. F. Adams.
MRS. JESSIE JOHNSTON, Secy.
Protein.
The pastor OF tho Baptist church is
preaching series Of sermons on the
Life OF Jesus Christ. On Sunday
evening the subject: "Hls First Miracle" +"
He also began sermons on "The Chris
tian Life" last Sunday morning. Sub
ject for next Sunday morning: "First ex-
pressions of the Christian Life" Every
one who may be interested in the prac-
tical themes are very kindly invited to
come and worship with the Baptist peo-
pie and hear these sermons. Strangers
in the city or country are always well
come and get warm reception by pas
tor and people.
The grand masquerade ball last Fri
day night was the great society event OF
the season. There were over 100 people
in costume on the floor and the COS
TUNES were the best and handsomest
ever seen here. There were q large
number Of visitors present at II O'Clock
when the unmasking took place, and the
were many and humorous.
The supper served by Caterer Fred Lee
was excellent and was partaken of with
a zest which showed that the sport Of
the evening had made good appetites
for all. The visitors between guessing
as to the maskers and dodging confetti
were about as busy as the dancers.
w. H. McKeown re opens the Union
hotel in q few days. Mr.. McKeown has
been with the Santa Fe. the Denver &
Rio Grande and Colorado & Southern
hotel systems for a number of years,
and is thoroughly experienced up-to-
date hotel man, we'll known in the State
and has hosts Of friends among the COM
mercial trade. He is aslo well and fav-
orably known in Lamar and Prowers
county, having been connected with the
KY ranch some years ago. The house
is being renovated and re-ftted, and we
feel sure that such a hotel as Mr.. Nc
Keown intends to run will be greatly
appreciated, not only by our own citi
zens, but also by the travelling public in
general.
At meeting of the M. E. Aid Society
last Thursday the 18th, In the lecture
room of the church, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year.
Pres. Mrs. Linda Woodward; Vice-Pres.
Mrs. Mary Cooper; Secy. Mrs. Nora w.
Frisbie; Treas. Mrs. L. W. Markham,
A plan Of work was mapped out, and all
seemed imbibed with the missionary
spirit, especially as it relates to our own
home town. The burden for souls is
upon our Society and our church and 1t
AL, H., ..,.kl R1llol Lo-l.