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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
7
Burley McLaughlin clerks in Franz Bros. store. Several residents and visitors travel between Lamar Pueblo Oregon and Iowa. A snake problem near the town ditch, a lawn social, a Lay Electorial delegates election, a disorderly house case, and former locals like Harry St. Clair visiting Lamar highlight community life this week.
The column reports weeds on sidewalks needing mowing before they grow large, variable weather with sun breaks and rain, and a heavy rainstorm last Saturday. It notes residents traveling to Denver, an accident in Walsenburg, a Japanese social at the Baptist church, a change in fair association secretary, bridge construction contracts, fair plans, and local achievements and mischief including a broken arm at a ball game and a burglary attempt two men were jailed.
A crowd gathered at the fair grounds to watch Lamar face La Junta. La Junta dominated, aided by Matney as Lamar struggled, in a decisive 11 to 5 win for La Junta.
Social Circle met at the church Friday afternoon June 19 with eighteen members and five visitors. Topics included Christian Motherhood, readings from Spurgeon and Longfellow, and musical selections. Adjourned to meet July 3. Meetings planned for Mothers and Ladies Praying Band with schedules announced. Sermons at Methodist church next Sabbath focus on music and biblical contrasts with special quartet music announced. Sealed bids invited for repairing courthouse walls with July 6 bid opening. Stray horse offer and insurance ad promoted by local firms.
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