The Lamar register., 1904-07-06

Far. st. Louis. Any desiring to con-
suit him should do so before above date.
DR.. II. II. Roberts, OF Denver Univers-
ity, occupied the pulpit at the Metho-
dist church last Sunday morning. AL
though not a preacher, he delivered a
very instructive and entertaining SER
mon.
John A. Williams and family return
ed last week from their trip to the old
home in Illinois. John says he had
splendid time, and relates many won
derful tales OF the great things he saw
at the Worlds Fair.
S. B. Faulkner, who was county clerk
OF Prowers county some years ago, but
who is now engaged in the abstract bus
inefs at Las-Animas, was here Saturday
and Sunday He met many friends who
were pleased to see him.
Many of our beet growers are com
planning that they can not get hands to
thin their beets, nor to cultivate them.
Some are much disappointed as they
have good stands, but unless help is OBJ
tanned the crop will be loss.
The display of sweet peas, at the drug
store OF j. G. Boyd & Co., last Saturday,
attracted much attention. The punches
were all pretty, several being very large.
Mrs. l.. M. Markham took first prize
and Mrs. j. ID. Martin, second.
Alexander d. Scott, pioneer stock
man. OF this section. died last Wednes
day night, at his ranch home, near Las
Animas. He was we'll known to our
people. and had many friends around
Lamar, who will regret to learn of his
death.
Hon. G. C. Goodale and wife started
Saturday night on two months trip.
They will go south, as Mr.. Goodale de-
sires to visit some OF the battle fields
where he saw war. Then they will go
east and take in some OF the sea coast
resorts.
George NJ. Hoag OF Las Animas and
George B. Tripp Of Colorado Springs,
are in town, inspecting some property
with a view of purchasing the same.
Just what the property is we are not at
liberty to state, but it may be quite an
important transaction.
At the Communion service of the First
Presbyterian church last Sunday morn
ing, the pastor. Rev ]. w. Purcell, bap-
tized one infant and received three
adults into the membership of the
church. The service was solemn and
impressive, and largely attended.
In an interview this morning with the
local beet agrculturist, S. L. Borton, he
advises all farmers to cultivate just as
soon as they can get in the field. Guilt
vate thoroughly especially in the hail
district There will be practically no
damage to beets from the hail if this is
done.
David B. Novels and wife arrived from
Rensselaer,, Indiana, the first OF the
week and Mr.. Novels went on to Las
Animas to attend the regular monthly
meeting of The Fort Lyon Canal com
pany directors He is in town today:
coming in on one of the belated trains.
The Fidelity Savings Association,
which has several stockholders in La
mar, was put in charge Of receiver last
week. 1t is said that the affairs can be
wound up, so that the stockholders will
be paid dollar for dollar, but it will take
time. Many more shares were formerly
held heIe, but owing to dissatisfaction,
were withdrawn,
Little Herbert Lindsly was very Sc
verely injured on the Fourth by being
thrown from a burro. His arm was
broken just above the elbow and the
shoulder dislocated, The fractures
we're reduced and arm set and the little
fellow manfully took part in the fun OF
the day. He is getting along nicely.
Opera house Sunday night, July 10th,
The Original Worlds Fair Chorus of
rs members under the direction of
Claude A. Rossingnol The same pro-
gram will be given here as in Kansas
City, and st. Louis including the com
petitive choruses. This will be decid-
ed treat and something that you can't
afford to miss. Remember the date.
July 10th.
Leclerc St. job died rather suddenly
last Friday morning, after very brief
illness, and was buried from the family
residence on Saturday afternoon. inter
ment being in Riverside cemetery. Mr..
St. John and family came here from
phiIndalnhia about four Yaara AGO. and