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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1898
Page
5
An exchange from The Washington Star and Atlanta Constitution shows a farmer warning against rushed patriotic zeal while a veteran colonel reflects on war's horrors. The colonel notes war claimed many substitutes who fought and died, highlighting cost and memory.
A Colorado hotel scene mocks a strict game law that bans quail on toast from being advertised. A guest asks about constitutional rulings on eggs, while the waiter jokes about the court not digesting them as the quail on toast order is rushed.
J B Carley on sorth side writes a battle song for the coming war with Spain to the tune of Marching Through Georgia. Lyrics urge freedom for Cuba, praise love of country, and pledge work for Cuba's welfare despite danger and death.
Denver to California in two days with new improved trains. Two fast trains daily to Kansas City and Chicago. Seven hours quicker travel time to New York and California routes highlighted in the update.
The Santa Fe railroad extends through sleeping and chair car service with Fred Harvey dining cars and houses. Local service remains strong between Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou, and Pueblo, with reservations via agents or J. P. Hall of Denver. Trustee sale notice for Elwyn M Slater et al. seeks payment of two notes and outlines land and water rights in Prowers County. The sale is set for April 30 at LaMar Court House to cover debts and costs.
John Gores files a complaint against Alice P. Scanland for abandoning Homestead Entry No. 220 dated Sept 27 in Section 15 Town unknown. A hearing is set for April 1, 1905 at 1 o clock a.m. to provide testimony at Lamar office in conc. February 24.
Lane Office at Lamar Colorado February 24 1907 Comrie filed against Alexander Mills for abandonment of Homestead Entry No Ho dated May 5 188 IL area Section 13 Township 3 South Range 42 West Prowers County Colorado. Parties summoned to appear April 1 1907 at 10 o clock A M to respond and provide testimony regarding the abandonment. 126-26 C B Trostan Register
Notice from the U S Land Office in Lamar dated February 25 1805 cites John Duncan vs John Harris over Timber Culture Entry No 4838 filed June 21 18 amid claims of no tree planting or cultivation for over three years and abandonment. The case seeks cancellation and summons Harris to appear April 1 1805 at 10 AM to testify.
The case notes a Timber Culture Entry No. 3211 dated July 18, 1887 in Prowers County Colorado seeking cancellation. Alice P Scanland is accused of six years of non cultivation and no irrigation. the record calls for testimony on April 1, 1598 at 10 AM before Register C B T Homan.
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