Local Notes From Lamar Area Socials and Travel
S B Falkner visited Pueblo yesterday morning. Mrs C H Frybarger of Carlton is in town today. Lamar reports warm spells and improving crutch cases. Miss Medias Friend returns from Trinidad where she taught. Miss English offers spring styles at her millinery store. Loreh to sew for dressmaking at J D Lasley residence. May was dry in Lamar but one rain last Sunday night. Dr I S Bryant went home to La Janta after a busy week serving Lamar patrons. F M Tipton of Trinidad, ex county judge, en route to Springfield for court. T E F and Miss Lennie Nowels returned from Tillotson academy in Trinidad. J H Udell, Lombard Investment Colorado agent, in Lamar regarding Prowers county interests. Methodist P S C E circle met at A Maxwell's home for an enjoyable meeting. L A Wikoff and wife, Springfield Herald, visited Lamar on Monday. returning from Ohio. Mrs M J Underwood and children leave for Kansas City to live. her husband is Canton Bridge Company traveling agent.
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M. J. Underwood
Kansas City
Underwood
Canton Bridge Company
Lamar Reporter Enters Eleventh Year in Town History
The Lamar Reporter marks its eleventh year since inception as the town grows. It notes frequent ownership changes and a sense of pride in Lamar and Prowers County, praising the community as the best in the Great American Desert.
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Lamar
Great American Desert
Lamar officials head to Springfield for Baca court session
Judge J G Northcutt District Attorney BR Ross and Stenographer J C Bell traveled to Springfield for the annual Baca county district court session. Lamar residents attended the Wallace Bros circus in La Junta. A special La Junta Lamar canal case session ordered the company and farmers to prepare a decree. The ditch likely transfers from the receiver to water right owners.
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J. G. Northcutt
BR. R. Ross
J. C. Bell
Lamar
Springfield
Baca County District Court
City Water Works Expands Revenue Through New System
The city reports a steady rise in business since the new water works began. In the first quarter 67 licenses were issued. in the second quarter to date 104 licenses have been issued totaling 271.20 dollars. Authorities credit careful management and expanded mains for reaching all town areas and expect higher revenue next quarter.
Bread Cakes Pies From Samar Bakery by Fred Lee
Public notice from Fred Lee announces a first class bakery offering bread cakes pies and daily fresh goods from Samar.
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Samar
Fred Lee
Stallion and Jack For Hire At Hardscrabble Ranch
Mitchell jack and a thoroughbred Hambletonian stallion available for the season at Hardscrabble ranch. Terms are five dollars for service or ten dollars for the season with cash in hand.
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Mitchell Jack
McLean's Headache and Neuralgia Remedy Sale
Palace Drug Store lists McLean's Headache and Neuralgia Remedy on display and for sale claiming relief within 15 minutes. The item is advertised as a quick cure available to customers.
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McLean
Palace Drug Store
City Council Proceedings Do Pass Poll Tax Ordinance
City council met in regular session led by Mayor Holmes with all members present. Bills approved. warrants ordered. City pound completed at $14. water tank repairs ordered. Ordinance to enforce poll tax collection authorized. Water license issue referred to committee. Six months interest on water works bonds approved. Adjourned then reconvened to pass Ordinance No 80 on poll tax.
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Holmes
Water and Water Works Committee
L. F. Blodgett
Irwin's Features New Dishes and Fragrant Goods
Fat Cattle Wanted and a Finest line of buggy and team whips advertised by Friend & Son. Hawk's Famous Christal Lens Spectacles and Glasses promoted by Friend & Son. Magic Pain Balm offered for internal or external relief and sold at Palace Drug Store.
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Irwin's
Friend & Son
Hawk
Palace Drug Store
Sarsaparilla Compound Sold For Blood Purity at Palace Drug
An advertisement offers Sarsaparila Compound with iodide of potassium and mountain sage to build the system and purify the blood. It claims to cure diseases from impurities, priced at 0c for a large bottle, with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
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N. N. McLean Palace Drug Store
Lost mare near Lamar claimed by owner with proof
On May 19 a light grey mare about eight years old and weighing 1000 pounds came to a ranch north of Lamar. Branded L on the left hind leg she was saddled and bridled when found. Owner may recover by proving property. L. Wier Marcia.
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Lamar
L. Wier Marcia
Lamar adopts poll tax ordinance for able bodied men
Ordinance No. 80 imposes a two dollar and fifty cent poll tax or two days work on able bodied male residents age twenty one to sixty. Tax year runs May 1 to April 30 with a Book of Poll Tax, notices, and delinquency penalties set by the town of Lamar Colorado.
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Lamar
Colorado
Sterton
Board of Trustees
Marshall
Town of
Tue Lamar Register
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Prowers County
Prowers CO. Abstract Co
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Pueblo
C. H. Frybarger
Carlton
Miss Medias Friend
Trinidad
Miss English
Miss Loreh
J. D. Lasley
Dr. I. S. Bryant
la Janta
F. M. Tipton
Baca County
T. EF
Lennie Nowels
Tillotson’s Academy
J. H. Udell
Lombard Investment Company
Methodist ¥. P
A. Maxwell
L. A. Wikoff
The
Springfield Herald
Ohio
C. C. Goodale
A. N. Parrish
W. J. Johnston
Lamarites
Big Wallace Bros. Cirens
la Junta
City Water Works
U.S
Henry Canal
C. M. Lee
C. Goodale
Frank J. Holmes
C.G. Lynch
D. Hi. Cooper
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