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The Lamar register., 1909-12-01
Lamar Won Both Games.

The people of Lamar were turn
ed over to the high school people
on Thanksgiving day. all business
houses were closed from 10 o'clock
till o'clock in the evening. The
day was one of those beautiful days
this valley is noted for and no bet
ter weather could have been asked
for. The crowd could be seen on
their way to the high school grid
ron as early as 1880 o'clock. The
'irst game of the day was between
the ex-college players of Lamar and
Wiley. The game was called prompt
ly at 80 and the squad captained
by DR.. J. v. Sayler. was we'll train
ed and showed that the game was
very near a sure thing. The game
started off pretty lively with the
town boys kickoff to Wiley. After
five. minutes of play touchdown
was made by Lamar. The game
was played about the same way in
both halves. Lamar scoring %
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

Mr.. Munson of Denver is in La
mar this week with several gentle
men from Denver. who are looking
over the Chivington project.
Mrs. Myrtle Freed and children
arrived in Lmaar Monday from vir-
ginia. Mr.. Freed is one of the own
ers in the Lamar Well Drilling Co.
A number of Mrs. ID. A. McLean's
friends surprised her Mondav night,
with a beautiful and melodious ser
enade. The occasion being in honor
of her tenth wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Phillips and daughter are
visiting DIR. Packard and family
this week. Mrs. Phillips is from
Chenoa. Illinois. and likes the Colo
RADIO climate fine.
Among those that were up from
the Two Buttes engineers camp last
week were, Edward Leigh. Walter
Holland. Joe Leibivitch. Alvin Lew
and J. II. Dumos.
ii. J. johnson, r. J. Rountree and
their wives left for the Two Buttes
town. Monday and will spend sew
eral days down there marking off
the land with flags.
Sheriff Simpson took Henry Starr
to Canon City on Sunday to COM
mence serving his sentence. 1t
gave the Pueblo Chieftain an op-
portunity to slosh over again.
Ex-Governor Mcconnell of Idano
gave an interesting bit of history
relative to mission work in his
state at the forenoon service at
the Presbyterian church last Sun
day. fs-.
Mrs. w. J. Johnston entertained
a number of her friends at Five
Hundred" on Saturday afternoon.
Thirty-two guests were present who
enjoyed to the limit Mrs Johnston's
hospitality.
J. b. Smith of Wichita, Kansas.
is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. C. l..
Margrave. Mr.. Smith. who is a
brother-in-law of Mr.. Margrave. is
assistant manager of the telephone
system at Wichita.
Frank Stewart entertained at the
home of his mother at 401 South
End. street on Tuesday evening the
Y. p. B. C. club. Bridge Whist was
the game played and the young
folks had a most enjoyable time.
Mr.. Robert l.. Evans and Miss
Bertha Z. Loomis were united in
marriage at 10 o'clock. Thanksgiv-
ing day, the ceremony being per
formed in the Presbyterian church.
by Rev. VIM. G. Kerry. in the pres
ence of few friends of the con-
tracing parties.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Margrave
spent Thanksgiving day with rela-
tives at Rocky Ford.
Frank Lamson returned from
the Pueblo hospital last week and
is much improved.
Z. NJ. Mears informs us that some
fine snap shot views were taken on
a recent trip to Two Buttes.
Miss Floy Lyons. sister of Mrs
c. L. Margrave. returned last Fri
day from a visit to Colorado
Springs.
The Methodist S. S. Sewing Cir.
Gle will meet Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Case to sew
for the poor.
DIR. Chase, district superintendent
will conduct the Methodist servi.
ces next Sunday evening and hold
quarterly conference.
C. w. Beach, chief engineer of the
Two Buttes project made trip to
Las Animas last week and spent
several days with his wife.
The tecahers of the Primary class
es of the Presbyterian Sabbath
school gave a picnic in the church
basement Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. A. N. Parrish returned from
a three months visit in Missouri
with her mother and daughter, Miss
Gall. who is attending school at
Columbia, Missouri.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

points and Wiley 0. Touchdowns
were made for Lamar by j. Sayler
f. Sayler. Bum and Maxwell. Say
Ter kicked two goals. The Wiley
boys showed weakness on account Of
not being we'll trained. but under
Captain Dey they put up a good
fight.
The second game of the day won
the championship honors for the
Lamar team in the Arkansas val
ley by defeating the Pueblo Cen
tennial High School team. 1916.
The game was very closely contest
ed on both sides and for while 1t
looked as If Pueblo would tie the
score. The game started off very
lively and was full of snap. Lamar
after fifteen minutes of hard work
forced the ball over Pueblo's line
making a touchdown and kicked
goal. The remainder of the first
half was from one side of the field
to the other. After ten minutes
rest between halves the crowd was
was amused by T. ]. Sayler and
his squad of youngsters playing as
ISOLATION football.
In the second half the Pueblo
boys woke up and put up fierce
fight for the game and following
few good plays put the ball over
Lamar's goal line for a touchdown.
The Pueblo boys were now feeling
in good spirits and just three min
utes before the game closed they
put the ball over Lamar's goal line,
but were called back on account of
being off sides. AS the game was
called the Pueblo team was within
Lamar's twenty yard line
The teams lined up as follows:
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01
A Hairs breadth Escape.

Do you know that every time
you have cough or a cold and
let 1t run on thinking it will just
cure itself you are inviting pneu-
monia, consumption or some Other
pulmonary trouble? Don't risk
II. Put your lungs back in per
feet health mad stop that cougl
with Billiards. Horehound Syrup.
Price 25c. soc and $1.OO pei
bottle.
Mclean Bros. Old Reliable Druggists
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

The hotel at the Two Buttes town
has been opened and good accomoda
ton can be supplied at a cheap rate.
The hotel is under the management
of j. p. Parks. the local manager
of the companies lands at that
point.
Fred l.. Harris. General Manager
of the Two Buttes company is in
Chicago attending the United States
Irrigation Congress and reports that
not enough literature can be sup
piled for the people looking for new
homes.
VIM. Dickinson, Chas. Dickinson
and George Cutler made a trip to
the Two Buttes country with the
purpose of buying a farm. Mr..
Chas. Dickinson was SO impressed
with the country that he may de-
eide to move here.
The ladies of Christian church
will have a nice display of Xmas
articles at their bazaar Dec. 10 and
IL, and will help you in the most
difficult task of selecting your gifts.
give them call. Also regular
home cooking sale Saturday. De-
cember IL.
One of the most impressive ser
mons of the season was held at
the County Jail Thanksgiving morn
ing for the poor and misguided
prisoners. Judge J. c. Horn was
leader of the services and the
choir was composed of Mrs. Cora
Case. Misses Mable McMillin. Mary
Cahall and Jennie Horn. Sheriff
Simpson was present as guard over
the prisoners.
The Davis & Davis Auto company
of Lamar. made a purchase OF ten
1910 Reo's. one of the best makes
of autos for the price. Mr.. Davis
Lamar about the middle of Decem-
Der and then will show the people
a fine machine. Mr.. Davis has EN-
ployed Mark II. Flynn as one of the
auto expert and expects to have
one OF the finest garages in the
Arkansas Valley.
Chief Engineer. Chas. Beach.
the Two Buttes Co.. had special
dinner prepared for his corps O
helpers Thanksgiving day.
w. /. Tucker of the Mutual Ben
eft Life Insurance Company oil
Newark. N. J. is stopping at the
Central hotel this week. Mr.. Tucker
states that the life insurance bust
ness is very good, which indicates
that the general business in the
country is prosperous.
A real Thanksgiving was held
at the new hotel in the town OF
Two Buttes and 1t was the first
Thanksgiving that the people in tina
place had ever celebrated. The diff
ferent women of the town fixeo
everything up in grand style. and
noon every person in the town came
to the new hotel where a fine din
ner was waiting for some forty
persons. E. NJ. Mears happened L
be present at this meeting and h
pronounced everything to be the
finest that he had ever partaken of.
The Coloradoans who have been
attending the U. S. Land and Irri-
CATION exposition in Chicago are tel
ling a good joke which was started
by the d. II. Bane Land company
of Lamar. The company had
in its exhibits some alfalfa flour
and last Friday when some one
came to inspect it. some one in the
booth explained that it was a new
Colorado breakfast food. The wish
tor at once took a mouth full and
commented that it tasted pretty
good" The story got around and
now all the Coloradoan's are CIV
ing away samples of the famous
breakfast food" to visitors.
The social circle of the Presby-
terrain Church will meet with Mrs.
W. J. Johnston at her home. 30S
East Olive Street. on December 10th
GERTRUDE DOwNER
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school at 10 q. m.
Public worship and sermon at IL
o'clock.
Vesper service at 4:30.
A cordial welcome Is extended to
all these services.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

the Presbyterian Church will hold
i Bazaar at the Presbyterian church
December 9th. commencing at 2
O'CLOCK p. m, and will serve chick
N supper in the basement of the
church at o'clock of the same
day. All are cordially invited to
attend.
GERTRUDE DOWNER
Secretary
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

There was large attendance at
Epworth League last Sunday even
ing at the Football Rally" service.
The subject for the evening was
Abstinence and Strength" and Rev
Pingree dealt with it in connection
with football. The football boys
were there and all enjoyed the
helpful lessons drawn. The room
was tastefully decorated in pennants
and football colors for the occasion
The ladies of the Methodist church
are preparing a program of music
and select readings to be given in
the church Friday evening, Deem
Der 9Th. 1Oc admission will be
charged. After the program there
will be a social in the basement.
There will be a Japanese tea room
where those who wish may be serv-
ed with tea and waters and take
the cup for a souvenir for 25c.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-01

properly selected will do more to
make your home beautiful and at
tractive than anything else at any
where near the same cost. Now is
the time to fix up for winter. You
surely don't intend to look at the
same old paper on the walls that
you looked at all last winter?
When you get your walls finished
then bring US your pictures and get
them framed. You have no idea
how they will enhance the beauty
of your home.
Lamar Wall Paper { Paint Co
= rnooAa,
The Press., 1909-03-24
A Golf Story,

Scotsmen are noted for their cAnni-
ness. and story told by a Lancashire
commercial traveller, who was up In
Aberdeen a few days ago, shows that
the men beyond the Tweed are still
wOrthiiy upholding their reputation.
The traveller in question was asked by
a prospective buyer to subscribe to the
prize fund for the local golf tOurna-
ment. He parted with . shillings, and
as he was interested in golf he re-
marked that he would like to be kept
Informed of the progress of the tour
nament so that he could look out for
the result.
"Oh." said the customer as he picked
up the shillings and placed it secure
ly in his pocket, we medina dae that
The tournament was held last Satur
day" This was rather a sta ggerer fol
the latest contributor to the prize fund
but he retained curiosity enough to in
quire who had proved the happy win
ner. The guileless solicitor for sub
scriptiOns was quite undaunted, how
ever. The winner?" he said cOyly
''Oh, just meser. "-Exchange.
The Press., 1909-03-24
RAILROAD STORIES.
The Man Who Paid the Conductor and
the Name on the Ticket.

The Man Wko Paid the Conductor and
the Name on the Ticket.
An old time travelling man was talk
ing of experiences of former days on
the road. Frequently" said this traV-
Oler, az JouTneyed to Cincinnati. The
fare from my city to that place was
then about 1925 / saved something
by handing the conductor 81 In cash.
One day there was an excursion, and
I bought a round trip ticket for $1.20
Dr. 91.6O-PVe forgotten the exact
amount, but that circumstance need
not cripple this story. When I handed
this ticket to the conductor as he tore
or the return coupon he looked at me
and In q voice betraying how deeply
he was hurt he remarked, My young
friend, don't you know that l can al
ford to haul you much cheaper than
this company canT
ION another occasion, when in Chi
eago, a colOred man met me at the en-
trance Of the station, asked me where
I was going and offered to sell me
ticket for 81. The ticket was to Louis
VILE, but 1 was only going to IndiaD-
Apolis. Cheap enough.
when the conductor came along to
take up my ticket he asked me my
name. 1t was usual to write ones
name on the ticket in the presence Of
the conductor I told him my name
was on the ticket. He grinned as he
handed it back and asked me to look
at 1t and say If that was my name.
looked. The name on the ticket was
Mary Flaherty.' He grinned again,
somewhat sarcastically, but he took
Tie icket"-Pittsburg Press.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Proved an Abb.

This happened at a certain boarding
house, one of those where "a few re-
fined gentlemen may share an elegant
home"
The girl with the dun locks brought
In the soup. When she came to Jen-
kins he noticed a long string of sub
stance entirely foreign to the soup it
self. 1t was a hair. In the dim light it
looked as II 1T might have been from
the dun head of the waitress.
Jenkins called her attention to this,
remarking that the best culinary au-
thorities are agreed that a strip of
cranial capillary substance is not es-
sential to the success of plate of con-
sOmme or other liquid nourishment.
She didn't follow him fully, but
when she saw him holding up the
quarter OF a yard or more of hair &C
cusingly she spoke up in her own de-
Tense.
THAT amt mine" she declared in an
aggrieved tone. 1T couldn't be mine.
Why. l amt even brushed my hair
since yestiddy New York Press.
The Press., 1909-03-24
A Wonderful Shot.

They were telling how we'll they
could shoot, and Tom Dawson recalled
q duck hunt in which he had brought
down five birds with one shot.
Talk about shOOtin'," began old
man Tilford. II saw Jim Ferris do a
mighty neat piece of work one day.
His wife was putin out the washin'.
and she was cOmplainin' about the
pesky sparrows maxim dirt marks on
the damp clothes with their feet.
They're thick as bees round here,
says she There's seven of 'em sit
tin on the clothesline this blessed
minute
"'TlI fix EN- says Jim, takin' down
his shotgun, which he allus keeps
loaded with fine bird shot. lie tiptOed
to the door, took aim ant
KILLED every one of them spar
rows" broke in Dawson.
You're wrong" corrected Tilford
calmly. He never teched 'em, but
when his wife took In the washin' she
found she had three pair of openwork
stockin's and a line peekaboo shirt
waist."-Success Magazine.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Foreign Gun Tests.

The government ought to guarantee
our guns as 1t guarantees our money"
said n sportsman who had Travelled
abroad. England and Belgium test
and stamp every gun made in their
confines.
Il have visited the Belgian testing
works at Liege. A gun barrel gets two
tests. The first costs 3 cents, the sec
Ond 10. The works conducted on
those small fees are self supporting.
How many lives they must save! The
gun barrels by themselves are tested
first. A charge three times as big
as the ordinary one is fired from them.
They emerge, if they do emerge, strong
enough three times over for the strain
to be put on them hereafter. In the
second test the guns complete. with
the breech action attached, are fired.
If they come through again all right,
the government stamps them and they
are put on the market. 1t is queer
that only England and Belgium war
rant In this splendid way the national
firearms"
The Press., 1909-03-24
WILMINGTON.

Robert p. Pratt and wife spent
Sunday in AndoVer.
The cemetery association met MOI
day afternoon at F. W. Pratt's with
Just enough present to adjourn.
We hear of several differ rent ones
who are to take the civil service
examination at Rockville next MONTH
Mr.. Cosgrove is at Hartford and
Waterbury to speak before legls-
lative committee apd to address a
poultry convention.
The iirst Sunday in April the SER
vices at the Baptist church Will De
held in the afternoon, and thereon
for the next six months.
Charles H. Ryder, who has been
silinR for some months, was taken
violently i'll late Monday evening and
is in a serious condition at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Newton D. Arnold of Provi'
denoe. R. l., a cousin of Mrs. f. W.
Pratt, died in that city last Sunday.
Mrs. Pratt was in attendance at the
funeral Tuesday p III. Mrs. Arnold
was a very bright and interesting
lady, who has often visited at Pleas
ant View and was much liked by
those who made her acquaintance.
West Wilmington.
There will be an auction at b.
Cartiers Saturday.
Miss Esther Lougee is i'll at he1
home with tonsilitis.
Miss Serine Hansen is visiting al
Mrs. j. Steele's in Tolland.
Mrs. VIM. WILDER of Holland visited
her sister, Mrs A. DeWolf, last
week.
Quite a number from here attended
the dance given in Coventry last Fri
day evening.
Miss Mary Lyon of Holyoke, Mass.
is the guest of her niece, Mrs. H. M.
Hansen, Jr.
Mrs. N. Larson of Stafford was the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Hansen Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. A. Jacobsen, Jr.,
visited Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
A. Jacobsen, Sr, at Ellithorpe''
crossing.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ Hansen, ST.,
were guests the latter part Of las
week of Mr.. and Mrs NJ Hansen, il
Mansfield.
School No. 4 Tolland sido, clCset
last Friday TOR a weeks vacation
Miss Adams returning to her homt
in Stunington. 1t is expeC ted tina
VIM. Buckley, who has been very ill
at his home in Manchester, will b.
able to teach the spring team.
South Wilmington.
School close Friday for a vacation
of one week.
There are rumors of importan
changes to be made soon.
Miss Ida Smith of Norwich spen
Sunday with Mir. and Mrs Jam,
| Smith.
y son was born Tuesday morning
he 22i, t. Mr. aud Mts A..tel :
Potter.
The limited amount of items tin
wee k is not due to the orr espOndel t
unwillingness to write, bus to til
TACT that things are so quiet tia
you could hear a gum drop, the in
portaut event of the week being til
new addition to the baseball teal
that arrived here Tuesday mornin
and is now boarding at Adler Poi
ter's. Great things are expected {
him when he gets into the game
although at the present he would
classed as a rooter.
The Press., 1909-03-24
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake.

- Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Aborn recently
visited their sister, Mrs Eliza Kibbe,
in Somers. Mrs. Kibbe has been
critically i'll, but is now somewhat
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Charter and
son, Clessen, and Miss Florine Char
ter from Blandford, Mass have re-
turned from a few days stay with
relatives here.
Mrs. Ralph Wiers, who underwent
an operation some three months ago,
died Saturday morning. Funeral
services were held Monday at her late
home at II O'Clock. Burial in the
north yard at Crystal Lake.
ACTION will break up Cold In on.
night
The Press., 1909-03-24
Sheets

VERY FINE COTTON SHEETS,
torn and hemmed. size 81x90 or 8lx99
inches, an extraordinary value, Ami
versary Sale Price, Ct az
pair ........ ......
Main Floor, New Pynchon Street
Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.

sl.5O year. Ii paid str1cJly in advance, sl.zo
Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks in
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births
marriages aAd deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
misted 20 the waste basket without attention
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
ssmi-weekly) furnished for sails per year in ad-
vance.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
lIshing, endorse the opinions of our correspond
ents-
This paper is mailed regularly to its suDscrio
ers until q dennite order to discontinue Is re-
Caived and all arrears are paid In full.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Mems Linen Collars

A FINE LOT OF MEMS LINEN
Collars, including Turn-down, Wing and
Straight Standing styles, in various
nights, extra quality four-ply. Usual
price for 25 cents. Anniversary 2Ec
Sale Price, Dozen. INSTRUMENTATION. Wv
North Store, Right Front.
The Press., 1909-03-24

A mean multimlllionaire who suf.
tered terribly from seasickness on his
way back to New York has. 1t is said,
demanded rebate on his fare, claim
ing special terms as returned
ampty."-Punch's Alnanack.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Bows Pants

North Store, Right Aisle.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Crash Remnants

TEN THOUSAND REMNANTS OF
Crash, In lengths of 2 81, and 81 yards
each, special Anniversary Sale 0Ec
Price, a remnant. ............... AO~
Main Floor, New Pynchon Street
Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Women's Knit Combina-
tons.

WOMEN's Low NECK, KNEE
length combinations, Annivers- lEc
airy Sale Price........................
South Store, Left Aisle.
The Press., 1909-03-24
BIeached Damask

FIFTY PIECES OF FINE BLEACH
ed Table Damask, quality that sells
for SOC a yard, Ami 2Ec
versary Sale Price,. go. ......... WV
Main Flo r, New Pynchon Street
Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Infants Coats

COAT OF BEDFORD CORD IN AT
tractive model with double cape, trim
med with fancy braid. Ami CO az
versary Sale Price, ..............
Infants Store, Second Floor,
The Press., 1909-03-24
Infants Coats

COATS OF FINE BEDFORD CORD
In pretty design, having cape with turn.
over coll,r, trimmed with braid, value
81 70 Anniversary Sale Price, 50 AZ
Infants Store, second Floor.
The Press., 1909-03-24
GirdIe Corsets

TAPE GIRDLEs OF FIRST QUALITY,
also short corset models. Ami 3Er
versary Sale Priceu......,.,.......
Main Floor, New Pynchon Street
Building
The Press., 1909-03-24
Towels

COTTON HUCK TOWELS, WITH RED
versary Sale Price, six for...... Wv
Main Floor, New Pynchon Street
Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Mems Fancy Half Hose

A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF FANCY
designs in Mems Half Hose, also plain
sary Sale Price, pairs for........ Wv
North Store, Right Aisle.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Muslin Curtains

DAINTY EFFECTS IN WHITE MUS
lin curtains, with hemstitched ruffie and
colored applique border in rose designs.
Sale Price, 6Ec
Main Floor, New Pynchon Street
Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24

DAINTY DESIGNS IN WHITE MET
al Purses with chain and fitted with in
side frame for change; regular SOC value
Anniversary Sale Price. ......"."" :35C
Main Floor, Center.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Hotel Towels

A SPECIAL LOT OF HOTEL TOW.
els, very heavy quality, hemmed Ami.
versary Sale Price, dozen,..." Sl.35
Main Floor, New Pynchon ST. Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Embroidered Belts

FANCY EMBROIDERED BELTS, IN
all the new shades, white, pink, blue,
navy, green. gray and brown, mounted
with attractive gilt buckles, 5O-cent value.
Anniversary Sale Price. ............. :35C
South Store, Right Aisle.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Mems NegIigee Shirts

OF VERY FINE sHIRTINGS, MADE
with plain and plated bosoms, attached
and detached cuffs, well cut, and choice
assortment of patterns. Ami GIG
versary Sale Price. "A"
North Store, Right Aisle.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Bows Suits

IN LATEST SPRING MODELS, WELL
and durable, cut on the most correct
lines in Double-breasted and Russian
styles. Sizes p to l6 years. Regular
So. SO and $500 values. Ami CO az
versary Sale Price. ........... ~A'O"
The Press., 1909-03-24
Sheets

1000 SHEETS, OF EXCELLENT COT
ton, size 81x9O inches a particularly
good sheet for summer cottages, 2Ec
Anniversary Sale Price............... ""~
Main Floor, New Pynchon Street
Building.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Waist Shields

FINE QUALITY SHIRTW WAIST
with lace edge, sizes 2, 3 and l.;
regular price zoe a pair. Anniversary
Sale Price, pairs for........."... .35C
Main Floor, Center.
The Press., 1909-03-24
Our No. $50 Damask

THIS FINE TABLE DAMASK OF
which we sell thousands of yards every
year at $1.50 a yard, we put. into this
sale at, a yard, Anniversary Sale G. az
Main Floor New Pynchon st. Building
The Press., 1909-03-24
Napkins

ALL-LINEN DAMASK NAPKINS, 30
inch size, good serviceable quality, re-
markable value, at, a dozen. d.t az
Anniversary Sale Price, ........... Sl'oo
Main Floor, New Pynchon St. Building.