29 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1893
Page
1
Local editors discuss the upcoming Chicago silver convention and tax extensions in Colorado counties. They note Fremont reductions in horse and cattle values, extended July tax deadlines in Lake county, revised game laws on fowl, and the broader push for silver mining interests while urging unity and disciplined political action.
The item lists numerous fraternal groups such as Laman Lopor, A. P. A. M., Woodmen of the World, G. A. R., W. R. C., O. M. A., Granada Societies, and I. O. C. F. with meeting times on varying Tuesdays Saturdays or Thursdays and invites visiting members to attend. It names officers and clerks for several groups and notes locations like Odd Fellows hall and the office of Assistant Chief Parmenter.
Church notices list services at various locations Sun morning Sunday School at 9 20 a m and Bible readings at 10 6 a m May Valley School House hosts a 3 pm service with all welcome Granada M F E Church Gospel schooling sessions at 2 50 pm on Sundays with invitations extended to attendees.
General delivery hours listed Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours 1 to 12 a.m. and 6 p.m. Schedule of mails shows times for the South West East routes with a 2:23 a.m. and 6:17 p.m. departure from West Boux?n.
The piece cites intemperate Denver silver convention rhetoric hurting investments in Colorado. School district No. 3 negotiations for bonds to build a new school were scuttled after Eastern buyers refused state bonds branded as bankrupt. Amity ditch project faces delay as New York investors warn Colorado’s silver outlook risks financial wrecking if policy falters.
Special excursion fares to Chicago allow round trips from Lamar on select dates. July 17 returns valid July 21 or 28. July 24 returns July 28 or August 4. July 31 returns August 4 or 11. August 7 returns August 11 or 18. Fares are $27. tickets valid only in day coaches or chair cars not Pullman.
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