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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1894
Page
4
Water is unavailable from the Henry ditch while other ditches take flow. Irrigation season starts March 15 under new law. Burke seeks to shut headgates on later rights. Carpenters install rating boxes from Caddoa east. County saved $9 per year by reducing the courthouse janitor’s pay.
The Republican primary met at the court house yesterday afternoon with G. S. Lynch as chairman and J. B. Traxler as secretary. Incumbent Mayor Vanersdals was nominated to seek another term, with M. L. Conwell and W. J. Johnston renominated for council. Clarence M. Lee was the third councilman nominee but declined the honor. central committee named M. L. Conwell, G. A. Watson and A. Kornman. The ticket is described as strong and likely to win.
Governor Waite removed Denver fire and police board members Orr and Martin. They challenged the removal in district court, which issued an injunction. Waite mobilized militia and artillery to seize City Hall, leading to a tense standoff with police and deputies, narrowly avoiding bloodshed. Major General McCook warned that any shooting would have sparked lynching.
The business leaders and supporters pressed the executive to take the matter to the supreme court after protests from his attorneys. Federal troops from Fort Logan were deployed to the city amid the proceedings.
Alfalfa is thriving in May Valley as teams repair the Prince reservoir dike. Miss Minnie Billingslea visited this week. Ad Collins seeks to buy 400 head of young cattle. W. R. Waldo leases the Tuttle farm and will move soon. Miss Kate Welles must dismiss Clover Meadow school due to illness. Prof. Stratton photographed local scenes including the school and singing class.
The annual meeting of The Red Rock Mutual Ditch Co stockholders will be held at the Secretary's office in Lamar Colorado on Monday April 2 1904 at 2 pm. The meeting will elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and decide on a special assessment to cover liabilities and operating expenses of the canal. D E Coorar Secretary.
Notice states an applicant filed a land claim under the homestead act with a claim located in section 6 township 10 south range 4 west. The hearing will occur before the Lamar Colorado Register or Receiver on April 14, 1804. Witnesses listed include J W Ball A B Stewart W C McCurry from Pad Cols and William A Merrill of Granada Cole.
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