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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-17
Pleading; Yielding; Ren

Death .......... Won Fieiitz
Sung by Miss Alice Widney.
Christmas duet-The Angel of
Light Whltney CoompS
Mrs. w. ". Deacon. Mrs.
Ralph Skinner.
"Music that brings sleep down from
the blissful skies
That gentlier on the spirit lies, than
tired eyelids upon tired eyes"
Among the guests present We're:
Mrs. Thomas Biddle, Mrs. George A.
Clark, Mrs. D. c. Tillotson, Mrs. L. M.
Powell, Mrs. Fred Slater. Mrs. Thomas
Charles Seagraves, Mrs. c. G. Foster,
Mrs. George Freshman. Miss Lillian
Foster, Miss Winter, Miss Lower of
Council Grove. Mrs. B. f. McGiffin,
Mrs. Riley. Mrs. w. B. Robey, Mrs.
Lee Monroe, Mrs. A. H. Horton, Mrs.
NJ. D. Henderson, Mrs Charles Sam
son, Mrs. John Kleinhans, Mrs. Ralph
Valentine, Mrs. ]. w. Going, Mrs. ALI
Klingenberg, Mrs. w. A. Johnston.
Miss Margaret Johnston, Miss Daisy
Welman, Miss May Reddick, Miss
Geneva Henderson, Mrs. G. w. Park
hurst, Mrs. Robert Carver. Mrs. Chas.
Spencer, Mrs. H. Q. Garvey: Mrs:
Kansas City, Miss Una Berry of La
fayette, Ind, Mr.. c. r. Calkins. Mrs.
Olinger, Mrs. NJ. c. Watts. Mrs. S. S.
OFT, Miss OFT, Mrs. w. E. McVey, Mrs.
Mrs P. ]. Dielmann, Mrs. E. B. Rem
ley, Mrs. Albert Watkins, Mrs. John
CLANCY, Mrs. Florence Thatcher.
formal afternoon tea Tuesday after
noon from to 5 o'clock for Mrs.
Burton Nudge of Fort Worth, Texas.
No invitations.
Mrs. Morton Albaugh entertained a
small company at an informal
musicale at her house on Harrison
street last night in com pliment to her
Ind The others present were Mr.. and
Mrs. o. T. Sheafer of Kansas City
who are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Pribble, Mr.. and Mrs. Pribble, Mr.. and
Mrs Eli Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Going, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bowlby
Miss Lillian Foster, Miss Katherine
Wood, Miss Anna Speck and Mr.. David
Bowie.
Miss Hazel Fassler's guests at an in
formal evening for Miss Morehouse of
Danville, Ill, Friday were: Miss
Wheeler, Miss Eleanor Wheeler, Miss
Florence Hamilton of Providence. r.
L, Miss Florence Rossington, Miss
Helen Smith, Mr.. Henry Scrandrett
Mr.. Dan Hammatt, Mr. Jay House, Mr..
Leslie Guild, Mr.. Harry Donaldson,
Mr.. John Waters, Mr.. Bradford John
son of Independence and Mr.. John
Mcfarland.
The Topeka high school chapter of
the Delta Omicron fraternity gave a
dance at Steinberg's Friday night
which was attended by Miss Allabelle
Troutman, Miss Ethel Davis, Mr.. Ber-
nard Crosby and Mr.. Frank Gahagan,
who chaperoned the company, and
Miss isabel Heath, Miss Katherine
Kellam. Miss Gladys Scott, Miss Min
ME Price, Miss Marian Thompson,
Miss Julia LariTner, Miss Virginia
Meade Miss Gertrude Mulvane, Miss
Eva Bailey, Miss Hazel Howe, Miss
Josephine Bell, Miss Lillian Parfitt,
Miss Edith Morton, Miss Julia Well
house, Miss Maud Grimes, Miss Mary
Gleed, Miss Marie Lagerstrom, Miss
Mary Overholt, Miss Pauline Peake
Miss Edna Herbst, Miss Edith Morton,
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Miss Emma Bolmar. Miss Mildred
Grace Overmyer, Miss Clara Daniels,
Miss Helen McCintock. Miss Anna
Margaret Going, Miss Ella Davis, Miss
Louise McNeaI, Miss Susie Rodgers,
Miss Irene Mehl, Miss Marguerite
Mills, Miss Mary Sutherland, Miss
Miss Grace Walworth, Miss Lucille
Pollock, Miss Clara F'leishman, Miss
Jane Weller, Mr.. Joe Risteen, Mr..
Gi Ein Gor6etf MI cint lay Si6Se MI M
Harold Colburn, Mr.. Warrick Upde-
graft, Mr.. Stanley Reed, Mr.. George
Veale, Mr.. Wayte Lyle, Mr.. Harry
Fleishman, Mr.. Albert Spivey, Mr..
Leroy Rauch, Mr.. Arner Rowley, Mr..
Quinton Adams, Mr.. Frank Griggs,
Mr. Grover Dolman, Mr.. Holmes
Meade, Mr. Stafford Chamberlain. Mr..
Arthur Gray, Mr.. Herbert Lininger,
Mr.. Clarence Jordan, Mr.. Carl Trap,
Mr.. Joe Rightmire, Mr.. Tinkham
Veale, Mr.. Wilson Hobart, Mr.. George
Beach, Mr.. Fred Parfitt, Mr.. Joe Ram
sey, Mr.. Bayard Whitney, Mr.. Russell
Frost, Mr.. Roy Stewart, Mr.. William
Wellhouse, Mr.. Roy Funnel, Mr. John
Clugston, Mr.. Sumner Everingham
Mr.. Charles Guibor, Mr.. Arthur Wolfe,
Mr.. Todd Matthews, and Mr.. Edwin
kistler.
Mrs Henry stauffenberg and Mrs,
F. w. Stauffenberg will entertain .35
guests at Christmas dinner at the
home of the former, 1850 Tyler street.
Miss Pearl Herrberg, Miss Helen
Morrow. Miss Carrie Philips. Miss
Nina South, Miss Name Paul, Miss
Maud Trobert compose the Sigma
Phi sorority of Washburn college,
which has but recently been organ
lied.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Startzman enter
TONED informally Friday night at their
house, Seventh and Taylor streets, for
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. WeIch, who
Coffeyville where they are to reside
hereafter. Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Startz
man will give another entertainment
tonight also for Mr.. and Mrs. WEIGH.
The NJ NJ Sorority entertained their
friends Friday evening at the home of
Mona Bell, 124 AFTER avenue. Oakland.
Those present were Misses Mabel Van
SAINT Merriam Alt, Mona Bell, Matte
Bush, Messrs. Loran Painter, Freeman
Bell, Harry Doyle and Walter Ander-
son.
The art department of Bethany gave
a tea in the studio at the college Fri
day afternoon. Miss Harriet Wood
ward received the guests and the assist
ings girls were Miss Mary Moore, Miss
Florence Scott, Miss Eloise Pattison,
Miss Violet Commidge and Miss Leta
Rice.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hayden and
Miss Bessie Hayden have returned from
Excelsior Springs.
Mrs Burton Nudge and her son Bur-
ton are expected Monday from Fort
Worth, Texas, to visit Mr.. and Mrs. H.
U. Nudge. Mr.. Nudge will join them
for Christmas.
Miss Mabel Andrews returned today
from Rockford college. Rockford. Illi
nois, to spend the holidays with her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. A. S. Andrews.
Mr.. Ben Scandrett will spend the
holidays in New York city.
Mrs. Pliny Soper will arrive Monday
from Vinita- Indian Territory, to spend
the holidays with her parents, MI. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-17
Robbed of $4,000.

Spokane, Wash. Dec. 17.-William
Jibbins, a wealthy farmer living nine
miles north of Dayton, Wash, claims
to have been assaulted and robbed of
$4,000 by thugs. He said he was
called to the door of his cabin, where
he lived alone, and was knocked down
and tied, after which the robbers ran
sacked his house. Jibbins is an &C.
centric character. He had a number
of severe cuts about the head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-17

The Chaminade Music clubs matt
nee musicale at the Governor House
Friday afternoon was one of the most
delightful of the many successful en-
tertainments which have been given
while Mrs. Bailey has been the mis-
tress of the executive residence. The
house was charmingly decorated with
Christmas greens and white roses. Mrs.
Bailey and Mrs. Foster, the president
of the club, received the guests and
Miss Louise Henderson and Miss
Esther Watts were at the punch bowls.
The programme, which consisted
largely of Schubert numbers. follows:
There was time when 1 talked
unwillingly of Schubert. whose name
I thought should only be whispered at
night to the trees and to the stars. -
-Schumann.
Paper-Schubert, Mrs R. H. More
house.
Impromptu No. ?. op. 142-Miss
E~ouise Henderson.
Erl King-Mrs. Morehouse.
Op. go. No. 2 and Miss Celia
Smith.
Flower Girl .... Bevignani
Mrs. NJ. F. LaEcock.
Pas Des Amphores. $3.50. Chaminade
Miss Bernice OFT.
MazettO Opera Don GiOvanni) Mozart
Mrs. Eli Foster.
Romanza ----.-....- Becker
Niolin-Serenade Pierne
Miss Esther Watts
Voices of the Past. Edwin Greene
Mrs. Harry Pribble.
Violin obligato, Miss Esther Watts.
Butterfly ...-.... Schumann
Mrs. w. H. Bowlby.
Beloved 1t Is Morn Florence Awkward
Mrs. o. T. Schaeffer.
Duet-Salut-a-Pe $50. Kowalski
Miss Bernice OFT, Miss Jean
Parkhurst.
All, c4a1r,
Miss Una Berry.
Violin obligato-Mr. c. r. CalkinS.
Song cycle-Fair Jessie; Loves Awak-
euing; The Yearning; The Dance;
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Holiday Rates via Missouri Pacific
Railway.

The rate will be one fare plus SO
cents, except between points where
rate of one and one-third fares is less
with minimum of so cents. Dates OF
sale December "a, rs, &c and 81 and
January and 2. limited to January 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-17

Mrs H U. Nudge will give an in
formal afternoon tea Tuesday after
Burton Nudge of Fort Worth, Texas.
No invitations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-17

Mrs Henry Stauffenberg and Mrs.
F. w. Stauffenberg will entertain 30
guests at Christmas dinner at the
home of the former, 1860 Tyler street.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
SUM MONS.

SUM MONS.
STATE OF COLORADO, -. In the District
County or PRowERs. no. Court.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BASkl
OF LAMAR, a corporation.
Plaintiff, StruuoNS
VS..
j. NJ. MARTIN.
DefendAut
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
A Promotion.

]. G. Gillen, who has for several years
been the popular manager Of the Foster
Lumber Co., has been promoted to the
position OF travelling representative Of
the wholesale department of the com
pany. MIR. Gillen will take the road the
first of the month and his territory will
be Colorado, Kansas and other states IN
this section. He is a thorough lumber
mama has earned bis promotion by
the good work he has done for his com
pany. The many friends Of the family
in Lamar will be glad to know that he
will make his headquarters In Lamar
and his family continue to reside here.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
Church Notes.

There will be special evangelistic
meetings in the Presbyterian church
next week each night Feb. 90 to Mar, l..
Rev Norton of Las Animas will preach
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday even
Jugs. The entire membership OF the
church is urged to be present. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
The revival services at the Christian
church are being attended by large and
interested audiences. Rev. Vaughn has
kindly consented to preach on Tuesday
evening. and Rev. Auman on Wednes-
day evening. These services continue
each evening this week, including Sat
urday. They will close with the Sun
day evening service. We will be glad to
welcome Gou to any or all OF these SER
vices.
RoBT. w. MOORE, Pastor.
NJ E. Church-Sunday morning sub
juct; "Christ at the Seat of War"
Evening: "St Augustine" the second
sermon in the series on "Four New
Men"
Epworth League 6:3O, Junior League
2:30, Sunday School 10 a. m. Mid-week
prayer service Thursday evening at 7:3O.
The public is cordially invited to all ser
vices OF the church.
o. w. AUMAN, Pastor.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
MoNEYTO LOAN
Plenty Of Cheap Money for
good Farm and City Loans.
Call and SEQ mo.
l.. WRIT MARKHAM.

o. F. Downing came up from his AL
bany ranch the first Of the week to take
q look at the city.
]. r. Gordon, Of Granadn, spent sever
al days in Lamar last week, working up
interest IN church matters.
Dick Franz came in from Clayton,
New Mexico, today and spent the day
with his brother Otto. here.
The Ladies Social Circle OF the Pres
byterlan church will meet at the church
on Friday afterr DON Of this week.
w. f. Cade, who is now located at Pu-
eblo. was here last Saturday, attending
to his property interests in Lamar.
Miss Eva Goodale left for Ell Paso,
Texas, last week, she having been offer
ed very good position in that town.
A. N. Parrish has been receiving sew
eIal punches of steers lately. He pro-
cured them from Baca county parties,
L. Jacobs. the New York Store, went
up to Las Animas Friday, on business
connected with the branch store at that
place.
A. E. Bent went to Kansas City last
Thursday and will be absent about a
week. He has several matters of busi-
ness to attend to In the big CITY,.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
always the Best

Wallace Robinson came up from Holly
and spent Sunday and Monday with his
family. He returned on the noon train
Monday.
W. c. Gould went to Holly yesterday
to attend to some business matters con-
nected with the Bank OF Holly, OF which
he is president.
George 7. Feast, the grocer, is on the
sick list and is obliged to remain at his
home for few days. We hope he will
be out all right, soon.
George w. Burke was taken quite i'll
last week, and has been confined to hie
home ever since. At last accounts he
was somewhat better.
w. j. Millsap is home for a few days,
having come from Kansas, where he is
engaged in feeding cattle. He will re-
turn IN few days and finish his feeding
in short time.
Sheriff Tate has been down into bleed
ing Kansas, and went on official business.
His many friends are well pleased to
known that Frank is able to attend TO
business again.
Clark Mitchell is confined to his home
with a strong case Of the grip. He is
receiving careful attention and nursing
and hopes to soon be out again attend
ing to business
J.C. Horn came up from Garden City
last Saturday, to attend to some matters
before the county court. He remained
for few days, visiting out at his ranch
northwest Of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Bently, who have
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. E. 7.
Lee, parents of Mrs. Bently, left for Las
Animas Friday morning, where they
will visit for time.
The first act of "In Convict Stripes
which will shorty be seen here, takes
place In country school house and the
scene is very pretty and realistic one.
At the opera house March LIST.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Hiatt. Of Granada,
were visitors at the county seat today,
and made the Register Office pleasant
call. They are among the prosperous
new settlers in the Granada territory.
H. H. Mcdowell, water commissioner
for district No. 81 will attend the meet
ing OF the water commissioners from all
over the state, at Denver commencing
Thursday and lasting the balance Of the
week.
L. M. Gee, of the office force OF The
A. v. S. B. & 1. L. Co., is up from Holly
and will remain here few days check
ing up the tax list of the company.
Treasurer Reynolds is kept pretty busy
in this matter.
Judge Frybarger has besn engaged 10
hanling some goods and fixtures which
he purchased from G. G. Huddleston,
taking them down to his store at Carl
ton. The Judge says things are always
moving with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Applegate are re-
joicing over the arrival Of new son at
their home. The little one put in an
appearance the last Of last week, and
has already announced his firm deter
mination to remain.
j. D. Martin returned last Saturday,
after having spent several weeks In
Iowa visiting friends in his old home.
He says it is rather cold back in that re-
gion, and that Colorado's sunshine is not
much in evidence there.
j. A. Holmberg. state auditor, and II.
o. Leece, secretary ofzlstate beard OF
equalization, were In town last week
visiting with the county officials and
other friends. They thought they came
to the valley on business but changed
their minds before they got through
with II.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
CantaIoupe Seed.

The Lamar Melon Growers Associa-
ton has made arrangements for first
class quality of cantaloupe seed. 1t Is
of vital importance that only the best
quality of seed be planted, for inferior
quality of seed will produce poor quality
OF melons, which in turn will bring low
prices. Leave your order for seed with
c. B. Thoman, Secretary OF the associa-
ton.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
SUM MMoNs.
In the District
Court.

STATE OF cPL0RADo .s In ths District
The First National Bank of
Lamar a 'o''''''Fiaiall 'Fiaiaallntia, SUMMONS.
Defendant.J
The People Of the State Of Colorado,
To William Z. beaver the defendant above
named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear in an ac-
plaintiff in the District Court OF Prowers Coun-
ty, State Of Colorado. and answer the COM
vice hereof. il served within this County or, il
served out OF this County. or by publication,
elusive ~ tEe day Of % sefyes @ or % judgment By de-
fault will be taken against you according to
the prayer Of the complaint. And ifa copy Of
not served with this summons or Il the service
hereof be made out Of this State, then ten days
additional to the time hereinbefore specified
for appeal ance and answer will be allowed be-
fore the taking Of Judgment by default as afore-
said.
The said action is brought to quiet title Of
said plaintiff in and to Lot Twelve uz) in Block
County OF Prowers and State Of Colorado, 1t
having been in the actual and exclusive posses
as owner in fee simple. and asking that defend
ant and all persons claiming under or through
him DO required TO set forth the nature OF theiT
other persons claiming under or through him
have no estate or interest whatever in said lot
and premises and that the title OF plaintiff is
good and valid and that defendant and all per-
sons claiming under or through him be forever
enjoincd and debarrcd from asserting any claim
whatever in and to said lot md premises sd-
verse to plaintiff will more fnily appear from
the complaint in said action 10 which reference
is here made, copy of which is hereto attach
ed.
And you are hereby notified that II you fail
to appear. and to answer the said complaint as
above required. the said plaintiff will apply for
entry Of your default and will thereafter apply
for judgment in its favor in said complaint
Given under my hand and official
S~, seal at Lamar. Colo in said
SEAL County. this 5th day of Febru-
t~~-' ary, A. ID. 1901.
CHAS. W. LUCK, Clerk.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24
Baltimore Fire Insurance

AFTER paying all their Baltimore
fire losses the insurance companies
which represent will have remaing on
hand SURPLUS to pay POLICY
HOLDERS as follows:
Insurance Company North America. .s5,026. 400
Philadelphia Underwriters ............ LOG ,0G0
Hartford Fire Ins. .tts2,sOO
Phoenix of Hartford. .................. ..sasf'0o0
1885, 200
The combined loss Of these four com
panies in this fire amount to only about
IL per cent of their surplus to policy
holders. Tney could now pay their
losses on seven more such fires and not
encroach on their working capital.
ID. T.. COOPER, ms Agt.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24

The house belonging to G. M. Young
near Carlton, was burned this morning
about o'clock. 1t has been occupiend
by Wesley Draelants, but he left early
in the morning to 60 to work and every
thing was all right at that time. When
the fire was discovered about the en-
tire building was in flames, and the
neighbors only got there in time to save
n shot gun and a sixshooter. All Of Mr..
Draelant's effects incluhing saddle, bed
ding, clothing, etc, were destroyed.
making quite a heavy loss for him.
We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors who 30 kindly assisted US
during the sickness and death Of our
husband and father.
Mrs. WooDARD AND FAMILY.
The Lamar register., 1904-02-24

THE FIRST NATIONAL BAsKl
OF LAMAR, a corporation,
]. N. MARrIs.
The People of the State of Colorado:
ToJ. M; Martin. the defendant above named,
You are hereby required to appear in an &C.
tion brought against you by the above named
plaintiff in the District Court of Prowers
County. State of Colorado. and answer the com
plant therein within twenty days after the
service hereof. II served within this county; or
il served out of this County, or by publication,
within thirty days after the service hereof ex-
elusive of the day of service; or Judgment by
default will be taken against you YOU aeeordins &c to 70
tho complaint in the above entitled action be
not served with this summons. OF 4 the service
additional to the time hereinbefore specified
for appearance and answer will be allowed be-
fore the taking of Judgment by default as afore'
The said action is brought to quiet title Of said
ty.one tsI Original Town Of Lamar in the
County of Prowers and State Of Colorado it
having been in tho actual and exclusive posses
sion thereof for more tnan seven years last past
as owner in fee simple, and asking that defendant
and all persons claiming under or through him be
and for decree that defendant and all other
persons claiming under or through him have
no estate or interest Whatever in said lot and
premises and that the title Of plaintiff is good
and valid and that defendant and all persons
i Joined aud d debarred m from asserting any claim
whatever In and TO isaid lot and premises ad-
verse to plaintiff will more fully appear from
the complaint in said action to which refer
ence is here made. copy OF which is hereto at
tached.
And you, sre hereby notified that II you fail to
appear, and to answer the said complaint as
above required. the said plaintiff will apply for
entry of your default and will thereafter apply
for Judgment in its favor as in said complaint
prayed.
,@, seal at Lamar. Colo. in said
,sRAL County, this 4th day OF Febru-
t~~' ary, A. D., 1901.
CHAS. W. LUCK. Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-01-22

VERNON.

Miss Lila u. Johnson of Bernardson is
spending a short time visiting relatives
in town,
H. \. Staten, who has been visiting
relatives i'm Lynn, Mass returned home
Tuesday.
Miss leila johnson went to Fitchburg
Mass, last Saturday for n few days
visit with friends and relatives.
The members of Vernon Grange who are
interested i'm forming a marching staff
will meet at the vestry next Saturday
evening at $50 o'clock
The young people will have a social party
and dance at Whithed's hall next We'd
nesday evening. Good music will be fur
nished All are cordially invited.
The funeral of G.. IL. Phillips, held in
Putney last week, was attended by t. II.
Akley, who has been associated with him
in business, dealing i'm cattle for nearly
20 years, and who speaks of him as a
man Of high principle and the strictest
integrity.
The Vermont board of agriculture will
hold a meeting next Tuesday, Jan. &c, at
the NcStry of Union church at $50 a. m,
l.30 and 100 D. III. All are cordially in
vitcd to attend these meetings. Good
speakers. members OF the board and
others will be in attendance.
George r. Brooks is at home from the
Lowenthal sanitarium in Kankakee, ILL.,,
after an absence of about eight weeks.
| lie was treated for hemiplcgia. or par
alysis of the left side and is greatly
| benefited. and feels assured that after
| further treatment with the lymph cure
at home he will effect complete cure.
ON account of the meeting of the state
| board of agriculture Tuesday, Jan &c,
! the ladies' circle will meet on the Same
! day. and the townspeople are requested
| to come prepared to furnish dinner Cor
| those who may attend. We hope our cit
| liens will make an effort to be present
| at the meeting. Members of the ladies'
! circle are urged to be present next Tues
! day. as further plans are to be completed
! fnl the annual festival to be held Feb.
| 90 tDD hols Of s.. o.. Barnes.