The Lamar register., 1904-05-18

e. M. Steward is making the court
house look like spotted thing. He is
knocking out all the soft brick and fill
ing in with cement. After he is through
a good coat Of paint will be necessary to
to make the building look naturd
NJ. U. Randel, of the real estate firm
OF Randel & Preble, of Rocky Ford, was
looking up real estate matters in Lamar
and vicinity the past two days. The
firm is a hustling one and has reputa-
tion for doing large and square busi.
ness.
Rev. j. w. Purcell, the pastor now
filling the Presbyterian church pulpit.
has rented the house of E. f. Pike, furn-
ished, and will reside there for the next
six months. The pastor hopes to have
large attendance at the services of his
church and invites every body to come.
A woman with a five months old baby
and three other small children passed
through Lamar last week trying to get
to Denver. She had been deserted by
her husband in Oklahoma, and was in
a pitiful condition. A purse Of s1O5O
was raised for her in few minutes on
our streets.
George Watkins, brother of the late
Mrs. Eliza c. Pike, came from Oklaho-
ma to attend the funeral Of his sister
Friday. MIR. Watkins formerly resided
in this county and owned property here.
He met many Of the old time settlers,
whom he remembered. He returned
home on Sunday morning.
The Epworth League held anniversary
services at the Methodist church last
Sunday night. A set program was rem
dered and was full of interest and in
struction. The anniversary was the
fifteenth. The new officers for the en-.
suing SIX months were installed by Rev.
Auman.
From reports, the farmers are getting
their beets in good shape and feel that
every Indication is favorable for an i'm
mense crop. The seeding is about all
completed and the rains and the supply
OF water in the bitches have placed the
crop in good shape. With no back set,
there will be a record breaking produc-
tion.
Memorial services will be held at the
opera house on the last Sunday
of this month. Rev. Auman will deliver
the address and appropriate music will
be furnished by the choir. This will be
the day before decoration day. Let all
make arrangements to attend these
services, and do honor to the memory Of
the old soldiers.
E F. Sellhorn, who has been manager
OF the Foster Lumber Company's yard
here left last Saturday for Smith Center,
Kansas. where he will have a position
with tho Lon McCue Lumber Com
pany. The Foster interests here have
been purchased by w, +. .McCue, who
has taken possession OF the yard and
will continue the business.
Charles j. Wright, secretary of The
Colorado Realty & Investment company
Of Colorado Springs, has been here this
week in company with F. D. Pastorius,
president of the company, looking over
the country. The company has large
number OF loans placed around Lamar.
This is Mr.. Wright's first visit here and
he is immensely pleased with the coun-
try and the favorable outlook.
The pupils at the Lamar schools are
going through the anxiety Of an examine
alton this week. and each is asking tho
other, "what did you get" School will
close at the end OF the week and gradu-
alton exercises will be held at the opera
house on Friday night. The school year
has been very profitableone, and teach
ers and pupils are to be congratulated
on the good work done.
w. j. and j. NJ. Johnston enjoyed a
short visit from their brother Sam and
his family the first of the week. Mr..
Johnston is on his way to New York
from San Franciso and will take in the
Worlds Fair in passing. He was one OF
the early settlers OF Lamar and was ac-
lively engaged in the real estate busi-
ness, making many notable sales here
and other places. He thinks the coun-
try is great, but says California is good
enough for him.