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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
5
A New York Journal report from the South African front describes ostriches mistaken for Boer troops by British soldiers. An ostrich near Modder River became a steady sentry, swallowing a box of matches and watching the plain with stiff vigilance.
M Cordier, a Paris merchant, was duped by an amateur ghost demanding 160 francs for masses at Saint Sulpice. His son, believed dead in Tonquin, returned home to confront the swindler who fled after a blunt meeting in Cordier's flat. The phantom is identified by police as a wanted swindler.
A south London preacher replacing a missing vicar helps a frail elderly woman to the door. On learning he is to preach she opts to leave, preferring another speaker. He assists her down and quips that he would not go in either if he were not the preacher.
Desert land final proof notice published for Granby Hillyer of Lamar Colorado filing desert land claim No 147 for NW Sec 1 Twp 21 S Range 46 W 6th P M before the Lamar Colorado Register and Receiver on November 22 1900. Named witnesses include Harry McDowell D E Cooper Jesse Wright and Otho E Wright all of Lamar Colorado.
Notice published by U S Land Office Lamar Colorado announces settler Cora Dougane formerly Cadwell will make final proof for the NE Sec 16 Twp 22 S Range 6 W at Lamar November 15. John William Woodard andbert Milliman are named as witnesses. W A Meering Register.
Trains 5 and 6 are vestibule trains between Chicago and Denver carrying chair car and Pullman through without change. They run with local express trains and offer first and second class coaches, tourist sleepers and Pullman sleepers. A ten percent round trip fare reduction is offered. G. J. Garvin, Agent.
The State of Colorado delivers a summons to George G. Wright Jr and Marshall Dental Manufacturing Company in Lamar Prowers County. The complaint seeks removal of specific parcels in section 7 township 23 south range 47 west. Defendants must answer within twenty days if in county, or thirty days if served out of county. failure may lead to default judgment. The action notes the county seal and judge signature dated September 27, AD 1200s.
A home notes guide explains simple tests to detect arsenic in wallpaper dyes. Light smoke from burned paper reveals garlic-like odor if arsenic is present, and applying diluted hydrochloric acid turns greens blue indicating arsenic content.
In this old advertisement style note lenders August Flower as the largest selling remedy for indigestion and biliousness. It claims to cleanse the system and regulate liver function, with doctors scarce and reliance on the tonic for general malaise. Sold by I. H. Myers.
October 18 1900 Kate Millinger of Holly Colorado files notice to prove desert land claim for section 20 township 21 8 range 45 west in Colorado before the Lamar Colorado register on December 6 1900. Witnesses L M Markiam Albert Holly and Frank H Rosacran O Donnell of Lamar. Merrill Register. Descriptive notice follows for Joseph E Mudd of Lamar to prove desert land claim No 81 for section 12 township 21 8 range 48 W before November 22 1900 with witnesses L L Froman J B Kellam G R Mudd and C G Mudd all of Lamar.
An all year tourist rate to Hot Springs Mex at 14.70 round trip with final limit 90 days from sale. Holders may also get side trip rates from La Junta to Pueblo 2.60, Colorado Springs 4.35, Denver 7.25. Valid for either direction with 60 day limit and Pueblo stopovers. For details inquire.
For Sale. One first class water right in Fort Lyon Canal offered by B Tooman with easy terms.
Frank McKat files a contest against Michael Schlaegil timber culture entry from 1857 for SW Section 28 Township 21S Range 42W. Affiant alleges no planting or cultivation since 1893 and abandonment since 1898. final proof period expired. hearing set for Nov 18, 1900 before the Register and Receiver. Publication ordered due to service issues. Signed W A Megriy Register.
A promotional note extols Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, eases coughing, and aids sleep, recommending one bottle and noting wide druggist approval through years.
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