The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

| Mrs. Nora Kirkpatrick, who has been
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Slater and Mrs.
Steward, in Lamar, returned last Satur-
day to her home in La Junta.
Johh Mckinley has returned from his
visit to Illinois and is again behind his
chair at the Conwell barber shop. He
is ready at all times to give you a"close
shave"
Mrs. Leila Hillyer and her children
wish to express their deep appreciation
and gratitude for the kindness shown
them at the time Of their recent be-
reavement.
v. y. Haven made final proof on his
homestead north of Granada on Tues
day, and furnished proof too, that will
convince the government officials that he
means to stay there.
Morton Strain and family desire to
return their sincere thanks and appreci-
alton to the friends for many acts Of
kindness and sympathy during their re-
cent great affection.
Miss Emma Jewell has been quite i'll
for the past week, but she is now i'm
proving aud will soon be able to be out
attending to her duties at the office Of
The Lamar Seed Company.
w. ]. Millsap this week sold the
Boggs residence in the southeast part Of
town to R. vogel for $1,000. Real estate
business in Lamar is getting lively now,
and many deals are being made.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morehouse, accompanied
by their daughter, Miss Corine. expect
to leave soon for an extended trip
through California. They will probably
leave today, unless something occurs to
change their plans.
Francis j. M, earthly, Of Clyde, Mo-,
has been here for several days. Mr..
McCarty owns a fine piece of land north
of the river, and is fixing the place up
so that 1t will be in condition to rent.
He also contemplates buying more land
Judge Ira Harris, mayor Of Colorado
Springs, and DR.. A. T. Estill, s. G. Per
kins and o. E. Nickerson, all Of whom
are city officials of Colorado Springs,
spent Sunday in this vicinity the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Koen at the
Hardscrabble ranch.
A representative Of one Of the Rocky |
Ford papers was here last week trying |
to get our peopleto advertise in "boom"
edition. He did not get a very flattsr-
ing response as our business men
thought We had papers here to do the
necessary advertising.
County Judge Chas. w. Luck left for
his old home in Louisville, Kentucky, on
last Saturday, and on next Monday will
be united in marriage with Miss Rilla
Snowden Of that place. Charlsy's many
Lamar friends will unite with US in ex-
tending hearty congratulations and best
wishes.
Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving day,
and from all one can hear, there will be
many mighty good dinners to be dispos
ed Of The people are prosperous, the
crops have been fair, the weather fine
and health generally good The dinners
will be eaten without any fears that
there are no more to be had.
Lee Koonsman accompanied Sheriff
Tate to Canon City last Saturday. The
sheriff was taking some prisoners to the
and Lee went along for
the trip and to see the sights. He says
that he has seen all Of the big prison
that he cares about, and thinks it is
sad thing to have to go there.
Thomas and William Merrigan, Of
were here last week investigat-
ing land matters. and bought some
choice land. Mr.. Thomas Merrigan re-
sides at Clyde, and is county clerk Of
his county, and has been re elected for
another four year term. His brother
William is a farmer, residing at Marys-
vile.
The county commissioners were in
session yesterday, considering the La
mar bridge matter. They had rejected
all bids the day before. A number Of
citizens presented their views yesterday,
and commissioners elect Sayier and
Reynolds we're also present. All propo-
sitions were regarded as too high, and
the matter was finally disposed Of by the
board deciding to do nothing at present
1t will probably be some months before