The Lamar register., 1906-06-20

family.
Mrs. c. S, Smith returned this week
from visit to the east, accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Flossie, who has
been attending college in Illinois
A large number of our people took in
the Santa Fe excursion to Denver on
Sunday and Monday. They report a
splendid time, but all looked somewhat
worn out by the trip.
The grading work being done on the
streets in the eastern part OF town un-
der charge OF City Engineer Beardsly
is the best ever done here and will add
much to the appearance OF Lamar.
jack Creaghe ard j. Fl. Frisble, who
have been sojourning at Excelsior
Springs, Mo, for the past month, re-
turned to Lamar yesterday morning.
Both are feeling much improved in
health.
The many Lamar friends of Hon G.
d. Ford will be glad to hear that he is
recovering rapidly from the injuries re-
ceived IN Denver last week through the
carelessness of a livery man. He is now
able to be out again.
Chapter d. of the P. E. o. Slsterhood
wish to express their sincere apprecia-
tion to the business men OF Lamar for
their thoughtfulness in decorating their
places Of business during the conven-
ton of last week.
Chester Mourning, who has been down
in Kansas for several months, returned
to Lamar on Sunday last He is engag
ed on the brick work OF the new Lee
building now in course Of construction
on Main street. just south of the hose
house.
The bowling alley has been closed for
couple OF months and the bowling
fans are somewhat lost without their
daily amusement. 1t is rumored that
the alley will be moved TO the north side
very soon. In the mean time the bowl
ers can save their money.
]. G. Dudley and family, who have
been residing In Lamar for several
months, left today, overland, for the
mountains. The family have home in
Oklahoma, bit are out west for the ben
eft Of Mr.. Dudley's health.
The official report Of the proceedings
of the p. E. o. state convention appears
on another page, but no mt ntiou is made
there OF the severe blow to the b.
LIS. who had anxiously watched the
preparations for that banquet, only to
be heartlessly informed at the last mo
ment that they would havo to stay home
and look after the children.
Dr. j. II. Kellogg, recently OF Boulder
has returned to Lamar and will enter
upon the practice Of his profession. The
Doctor formerly resided here but on a
mind to return. And he has returned
and is now residing in the Hotel house
on South Seventh street. The Doctor
has many friends in Lamar who will be
glad to welcome him back.
. Mrs.J.J J. O'Donuell and part OF the
family left for Denver last Sunday
morning and will remain in that city
for some time, and if they like it well
enough, will probably locate permanent
iy. Mr. O.Donnell will remain here and
keep up his work at the school building.
Miss Anna will also remain and contin-
ue as stenographer in the office OF the
Prowers County Abstract Co.
Official information was given out
y est. rday that Register j. A. Villa ms
and Receiver c. F. Liggett, OF the La
mar land office, had heen reappointed,
and they were the recipients of many
from their friends.
This is the closing incident Of the
Juror about the removal Of the land
office, and shows there is no prospect
OF it's being disturbed for some years.
While drilling for soft water at Maur-
ice Velute's place in the northwest part
Of town today, strong flow of gas was
struck at depth of 20 feet, which when
lighted burned steadily for several
hours. Much excitement was created
in town by this additional evidence that
there is large supply Of natural gas
underneath the town and there is pros
poets that an attempt may soon be
made to tap it.
Fred Kelsey is now clerking in j. Nj.
Johnston's store. The two Johnston
stores are soon to be consolidated in one
company, which will be Incorporated,
and Mr.. Kelsey become a stockholder
This is one of the Oldest and most sub
stantlal OF Lamar's business institutions,
having been started by Mr.. w. j. John
ston in 1886, and under his management
enjoyed continued success for 20 years.
Its prosperity will be sure to continue
under the new conditions.