The Lamar register., 1904-02-17

A. E. Bent, CRANKY Hillyer. DR.. Hasty,
s, j. Sayler, w. G. Gould and M. Strain
were among those who went to the east
end of the country last Friday and Sat
urday to assist the Las Animas people
in holding meetings.
Miss Cora Conwell gave a valentine
party last Saturday night, and large
number OF her schoolmates attended
They all had the most fun imaginable.
Games, music and supper, and the
young folks thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
Mrs. Burch V. Mourning, formerly
Miss Mable Spoon, arrived in Lamar
this morning from Springfield. Missouri,
where she has been residing. Her hus-
band will also come in a few days, and
they will probably take up their resi-
dence here.
Marsena j. McMillin was in town
Tuesday on his way home from u @
stockgrowers' meeting at Las Animas.
He wrs reelected secretary in spite OF
know u good inan when they get him
and will not let him quit.
The work of putting in the CUTTERS
and grading Main street has commenced
and as usual in such cases, it takes more
men to watch the work, than to do it.
II the contractor and the workmen fol-
lowed all lhe advice freely rendered, the
work would last for generations to come.
The opera house has been occupied
for the past two nights and will be to
night, by a hypnotist. The entertain
ment is quite amusing and the audience
is kept we'll entertained. Some Of the
work is little slow and part is kept up
too long, but altogether, the show is
worth seeing.
Silver's delivery horse took sudden
notion that life was not quite exciting
enough last Saturday morning and so
he started out to liven things up bit.
He did. And at the same time scatter-
ed groceries at points not intended for
delivery. Nobody hurt and not mucL
damage done.
Tho Comercial Cafe has changed hands
again and Pete Lynch, who sold out lat
-ummer, has again taken charge and
will conduct the restaurant. Pete is
good hand at the business and has lots
of friends who like to patronize him.
Mrs. Nettie Blrge, who has just sold to
Lynch, is arranging to go to Las Animas
to reside.
Tho supper given at ike opera house
last Friday night by the ladies OF the
Presbyterian church was attended by a
large crowd and all the good things pro-
vided for the tables disappeared. The
supper was most bountiful one and as
good as 1t was plenty. A large number
OF the new cook books prepared by the
ladies' were sold, also candies and other
CONNECTIONS. Music by Bannister's or
chestrs, they young mems quartette and
a photograph helped make the evening
pleasant. Everyone who went was well
received, we'll treated and was pleased
with the social. Do it some more.
j. o. Stream wishes to announce to in
tending tree planters that he will be in
the field to take orders for fruit, forest
and ornamental trees, for one Of the
most reliable nurseries Of the west, for
spring planting. Your wants in that
line will be supplied to your entire salts
factron IL you place your orders with
him. Drop him a card telling your
needs and he will call on you early.
Stephen Woodland, who was taken i'll
Sunday week ago, expired at his resi-
dence last Monday morning. Mr.. Wood
ard was stricken with paralysis while
driving home with his wife and daught
er. after visit to friends north OF the
river. The utmost skill could not save
him and after weeks struggle, he
peacefully passed away. The funeral
services were held at the family resi-
dence yesterday afternoon and his
friends in large number went to pay
their last tribute. Mr.. Woodland was
one OF the best Of men. Upright and
honorable, socially inclined. he made OF
all who met him, friends. His loss will
be deeply felt by the people CT Lamar
and his family have the sympathy OF
the community. The remains were taken
to the old home in Alden, Iowa, for in
terrment, and were accompanied by
Mrs. Woodard and his SONS, Lawrence
and Robert.
Two good shoes, sl.5O, men or women
Irwin's.