01 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
1
Rushville Standard reports Lemen Bros Monster Shows drew an enormous crowd with star attractions Hajah the boxing kangaroo, Little Edon the acrobat, and a first class cast. The parade dazzled spectators with a glittering band wagon, and the menagerie and sideshow impressed, while fakirs and gamblers were barred from the grounds.
Public auction of trust property set for July at the Lavon Colorado court. The southeast quarter of the southeast quarter Section 15, Township 20, Range 43 west, containing 40 acres, will be sold to satisfy debts and costs. Dale, Trustee, with notices dated June 1 and July 6.
A roundup of Lamar area happenings includes travel to Las Animas and Pueblo for family matters, cattle inspection plans, club social activities with pool and billiards, a funeral and thank you notes for Wester Stevenson, minor injuries from a jackknife incident, a rare depot sighting of five trains, a music recital at Galladay's hall, legal contest over land, a historic red barn relocation, a housing sale to Lee Blackwell, circus poster mania, and local church and civic news. Prominent locals such as Rev G W Corey, Captain Brooks Eskridge, and Sheriff McKenzie are mentioned, along with weather, crops, and upcoming events.
Lemen Bros Monster Show pitched its tents opposite the depot while a Golden street parade rolled at 10 30. The 1 PM start drew crowded tents and featured acts include Rahaj the elephant Tom the boxing kangaroo and Edna the lady somersault. The Semon Bros circus is praised for a clean show with no fakirs or gamblers.
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