The Lamar register., 1905-07-12

An alarm Of fire yesterday brought out
the entire population of Lamar in a few
seconds, but it was all over before the
fire company or citizens reached the
scene. 1t was at W. w. Eldredge's house
on Second street, and was put out be-
fore any serious damage was done.
District court is in session today, be-
ing an adjourned term of the April term.
The cases on the civil docket were
nearly all continued until November.
One or two cases in regard to quieting
titles being disposed of. Judge North
cutt, District Attorney McHendrie and
the stenographer are in attendance.
w. A. Drake, of Fort Collins, Colo,
was bore for several days, looking over
this section to see what advantages
there were for sheep feeding. He was
we'll pleased with what he saw and may
conclude to feed some sheep here this
coming winter. Mr.. Drake Is state SEN
ator from his county.
The Kellsr Stock Co., which played Il
three-nights engagement at the oper a
house last spring, will be in Lamar the
week beginning July %. The company
is one Of the best repertoire troupes on
the road and made host Of friends
when they were here tefore, that will in
sure them liberal patronage.
Alfred Todd, Of Nottawa, Michigan,
has come to Lamar and will probably
locate hero, opening an office for the
practice of law. Mr.. Todd is a graduate
Of the law college of Ann Arbor. He
appears to be a very pleasant gentle
man and will undoubtedly make many
friends here.
Messrs. Miller and Mundell, late of
Rocky Ford, have leased the "Ironclad"
building on south Main street, and are
fitting up billiard parlor. These gen.
tlemen are highly recommended, and
guarantee that their place will be con-
Quoted IN q quiet and orderly manner,
and not be lounging place for losfers.
The young people OF Lamar had pos
session of the bowling alley last evening,
and had dance and a general good
time in addition to using the alleys.
About fifteen couples were present.
Miss Madge Creaghe won first prize for
qulntette and Miss Helen Creaghe for
ten pins. The prizes were beautiful
punches Of American Beauty roses.
Morse & Yowell opened up their new
National" restaurant last week and
large number partook Of the opening
dinner. The meal set out was mighty
good ono and thoroughly enjoyed by the
diners. The two owners intend to run
first-class rectaurant and hope to get
and retain a good lot of regular custom
ers.
The new bridge was completed last
week and on Thursday morning the first
teams began to Cross. The four new
spans to replace the one that went out
make the bridge about so per cent long
or than the old one, and it Is hoped the
channel of the river is now wide enough
to insure some permanency to the
structure.
j. w. Bent has been having quite a
little trouble with night clerks which
he had employed at the Union Hotel.
They would leave him very suddenly,
sometimes taking along souvenirs of
their stay. But Monday morning a
young clerk arrived at the hotel, and
announced his position as chief clerk.
Mr.. and Mis-. Bent are taking
very good care of the young arrival and
are rejoicing in their acquisition.
The state engineer, while here last
week, located both the Morse and Holly
bridges, and as the necessary rights-of-
way have been secured and the county
stands ready to complete the work, it is
assured both will soon be under way
The notice for bids for their construc-
ton will be published by the state en-
gineer this week. The people here Ger.
tainly owe a special vote of thanks to
Hon. A. E. Bent for his work not only
in favor of these bridges but In secur-
ing the money early instead of waiting
two years - usual in such cases.