The Lamar register., 1904-07-13

DIR. Noyes desires to announce that
after July 23rd he will be practicing as
oculist in the Hall of Congress, Worlds
FAIR. st. Louis. Any desiring to con-
suit him should do so before above date.
During the thunder storm on Sunday
afternoon, tightening struck tree in
yard Of Mr.. Ed. Sherlock. Mrs Sher-
lock was quite severely shocked, and the
rest of the family felt the effects OF the
bolt. No one was really hurt, however,
which was lucky.
The management of the county fair
has arranged to have a novel race dur
ing the ,firemen's tournament. A relay
race by the four teams, will be given,
the eleven men of each team, running a
mile, each man taking part Of the dis
tance. Ii will be an exciting feature of
the fair.
Cards announcing the marriage of
Mr.. Guy Germond Harper and Miss
Florence Arabella Hillard, at Musko-
gee, l. T.. on July 6, 1904, were received
in Lamar last Saturday. The former
Lamar boy has many friends here, who
wish the young couple most happy
life together.
Wiley Buchanan, representing the
Denver Republican was in town today
looking up the patrons Of the paper and
also hunting nav ones. AS it is the
most reliable daily republican paper in
the state he is meeting with great sue
cess among the people who are interest
ed in the coming national campaign.
A young lady was much wrought up
last Monday night, over the loss OF her
watch. Several of the neighbors were
wrought up, too, ann searching party
armed with lantern, sought eagerly
over the route travelled by the young
lady, to find the missing time piece.
The search was in vain. The strain was
relieved, however, by this watch being
found in the room of the lady, it having
caught on her skirt. The mourning was
relieved.
The Worlds Fair chorus, which gave
d ~ night, delighted the audience which
was present. The singing was fine, and
each number was listened to with ap-
probation. The violin solo by Conduct
or Rossignol was especially pleasing.
The chorus is composed OF about seven
ty Of the best singers of Denver,
and they showed the effect OF
their drilling, as they had practiced
twice a week for about seven months.
They left Sunday night for Hutchinson,
where they sang on Monday night The
chorus expects to make good showing
at the Worlds Far contest.
DIED-At the home Of her parents, on
south Fourth street, Amy r, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Robertson.
Miss Amy suffered a paralytic stroke
early last fall, at Springfield, Colo,
and shortly after the family moved to
Lamar, hoping that the change and med
ical attention would be beneficial, but
she gradually grew weaker and weaker.
until death relieved her from all suffer
ing at 1000 this morning. She was OF
bright and amiable disposition and
made many firm friends. Miss Amy
was an earnest christian, having united
with the Presbyterian church several
years ago, and was prepared, having no
fears of the future. Deceased was born
Sept. 7th, 1858, at Beverly, ILL.,, liking
but few weeks of being 46 years OF age.
She leaves her parents and two sisters,
Mrs. S. w. Smart, Of Springfield, Colo,
and Mrs. G. S. Curran, of Kenton, Okla,
all being at her bedside. The remains
will be taken to Winfield. Kansas, for
interment. and will be accompanied by
her aunt, Mrs. Anna Robertson. The
sympathy. OF their many friends is ex-
tended to the bereaved family.
Now School Faculty.