The Lamar register., 1905-12-27

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greatly pleased both young and old.
The holders of tickets Nos. 45ls and
1924 at Mclean Bros. store are entitled
to the automobile and china set respec-
lively, but have not yet shown them
selves. Fred Cooper was the happy
drawer of the doll.
Sam B. Faulkner, who used to be
county clerk of Prowers county, but who
is now located at Las Animas and in the
abstract business, made trip down here
on Christmas day and was given hear
ty welcome from his many friends.
Miss Bessie Doughty, who is taking a
musical course In Denver. came home
last Thursday morning to spend the
holidays with the home folks. Miss
Ethel McGrath, who is also taking a
musical course came home at the same
time.
An ordinance was passed recently, re-
quiring all gates in town to be swung so
that the gate would open in, and not
out. The time is nearly up for the re-
quirement of the ordinance to be met,
and very few gates have been changed
Better fix the gates.
Elmer Bressler has brought his fam
lily and household goods from Raven
wood, Missouri, and is now living in the
Morehouse residence on south Maip
street. He will spend the winter in La
mar before moving to his fine ranch
north of the river.
The Methodist church was crowded
last Sunday night and the program Civ
en- by the children of the Sunday school
was very much enjoyed. There was no
treat provided for the children and
whether they enjoyed the occasion is
matter of doubt.
A. N. Parrish was in Denver last week
attending the meeting Of the stock In
spection board Of which he is member.
He remained over to attend the funeral
of his old time friend Billy Wilson, who
was murdered while going to attend the
session of the board.
Judge d. W. Robinson in the role OF
Santa Claus at Franz Bros. store last
was a huge success, and a
merry host Of young folks crowded the
store and street to see him and get the
treat which Franz Bros. had generously
provided for them.
The Presbyterian and Baptist churches
held their Christmas celebration on
Monday evening and the churches W ere
filled with pleased audiences. The
had a christmas tree and
goodies for the children. and the Bap-
fists had Fireplace" and trees and also
goodies.
The sheep feeders who haye been to
all wear broad smiles and are
enjoying the holidays more than any
others. In spite of the high prices paid
more sheep are being fed near Lamar
than ever before and the good prices on
the market are justifying the venture.
Everybody seems to have enjoyed
their Christmas dinner, but the medal
in that line will have to be given to E.
NJ. Mears, who was 30 interested in the
job that he ate up his teeth along with
else in sight. He says
though he doesn't care, as at the pres
ent price OF sheep he can afford to eat
teeth or anything else.
Mrs. Forrest Nelson, after long siege
Of illness, died last Wednesday morning.
She had just passed through an attack
Of typhoid fever and was taken with
and could not withstand the
ravages. Her remains were taken to
Garden City. Kansas, her former home
aud funeral services were held there
A husband and two small children sur
vive her, and they have the sympathy Of
all who know them.
The 10Th animal ball Of the firemen
will be given at the opera house on next
Monday evening, and as usual will be
the greatest social event of the season.
These annual balls deserve the hearty
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the proceeds go to an organization that
has never failed in it's duty to the pub
lie, but has cheerfully worked to save
the property Of our citizens through
many trying and dangerous fires.
The city clerks statement for the past
fiscal year shows that in spite Of the
difficulties that have had to be overcome
the city waterworks under the present
is the most profitable
piece of property owned here either by
the public or private parties. 1t shows
a surplus for the fiscal year above all
expenses and the extensive improve
ments of $1,000, or nearly half the total
receipts. This will pay the interest on
all the city's bonded debt and leave
good surplus still.
Lamar Lodge No 90 held its annual
ceremony last night at the
Masonic Temple. William Dargie was
installed as Master, E. r. Jones, Senior
Warden, John Fewkes, Junior Warden,
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