The Lamar register., 1906-08-22

Mrs. Carrie Chaplin sold her residence
property on the north side last week to
Mrs Elizabeth A. Sheets, The purchase
price being $1,000 cash. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chaplin intend going TO California to
reside for IA time at least
j. y. Parsons, recently of Dodge City,
Kansas, passed through Lamar, was
much impressed with what he saw, and
80 he sent for his family and they are
now living in this town, having rented a
house on south Sixth street.
Lamar Lodge No. 80 A. f. * A. M ,
will have it's regular communication to-
morrow Thursday night, There will
be work in the third degree and all mem
bers are requested 10 attend. Visiting
brethren will be welcome and are invit-
ed to be present.
Carl Downing, who has been holding
responsible position In Pueblo for the
past two years, is at home on a vacation.
Carl says a fellow has to have a little
rest once in awhile, and then the fair is
soon to be held and he could not miss it,
Zenas w. DeCamp, who recently be-
came resident of Lamar, having NOV
ed up from Springfield, Baca county,
has purchased the furniture and tixtur
es OF the roomIug apartments in the
Feast block from Mr.. Philip Graham.
Mr.. DeCamp will conduct the business
hereafter.
w. E. Easton. late of Cripple Creek,
has purchased the grocery stock and
business of A. Everett Il Co., and took
charge OF same on Monday of this week.
Mr.. Easton is well known and popular
IN Lamar and will undoubtedly meet
with the high degree of favor always
held by the former firm
MIR. E. Willoughby, of Anna, ILL.,, an
experienced clothing salesman, has ac-
cepted position with The w. j. Johns
ton Mer. Co. Mrs. Willouyhby came
with him and both being 80 well pleased
with the country they at once decided
to locate in Colorado, and Mrs. Will
oughby left for Illinois Monday to ar
range their affairs at home and move
out at once.
There was a good game of base ball at
the fair grounds last Sunday afternoon
between the Lamar Cardinals and the
Sugar Factory nIne. The Lamar club
won by a score Of six to three. No ad
mission was charged for the same, but
many who saw the game say that they
would not object to the price. il they
see as good Il contest, that is where the
boys play ball and do not fool around.
j. l.. Vest, who has been in charge OF
the telephone Office at this place for
several months. left yesterday for trip
to old Mexico, where he had some busi-
ness interests. He will be away for about
six weeks, and may sever his connection
with the telephone company. Ray
Pilloud, who is an old Lamar boy, has
Vests place. Ray has many friends
here who will be glad to see him La
marite again.
DIED-On last Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at his home in Lamar,
Jerome Blackwell, one of the pioneers
of Prowers county. Mr.. Blackwell was
advanced in age and had been blind for
many years as a result of injuries re-
ceived IN the war Of the rebellion. He
was we'll known by all the old time resi-
dents Of the county as an honorable and
substantial stockman. The funeral
services wee held from the home on
Thursday afternoon and were conducted
by Rev. w. Houston. TIE deceased
leaves wife and son to mourn his loss
and they have the sincere sympathy of
all our people.