08 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1892
Page
1
A Republican rally planned for Wednesday October 12 features speeches by Governor John L. Routt H H Eddy candidate for Congress from the 2nd District and N John P F Shafroth of Denver. The event aims to mobilize voters as part of the state political contest. The piece also notes broader political chatter about judges and local party dynamics.
The Bent p County Republican gathering at Las Animas endorsed George W. Swink of Otero County for state senator. The convention approved resolutions supporting water rights, lower farm transport costs, and a Twin Lakes dam to irrigate 100000 acres. Swink, born 1836 in Kentucky, later helped develop the Arkansas Valley and served as Rocky Ford postmaster from 1876 to 1884.
The article lauds Honest George W Swink as a major valley promoter and farmer leader with strong irrigation knowledge and a history of public service He helped initiate the annual water melon days at Rocky Ford and is framed as a principal advocate for agricultural interests in the district The Republican convention at the court house nominated J C Funderburgh Kiowa county for the legislature and pledged support for artesian wells and irrigation statewide.
Public notice states that on November 8, 1892 in Colorado wards and precincts the question of amending the state constitution will be submitted to qualified electors. Authority cited is Senate Bill No. 71.
The sheriff of Prowers County Colorado will sell on November the 1592 at 1 o clock a m at the west door of the Lamar Court House the southeast quarter of section 32 township 21 south range 47 west also with water rights from the Arkansas River Canal to secure two promissory notes dated 1889 1892 totaling unpaid debt with ten percent interest and costs of the trust deed. The sale is subject to a prior $1800 deed of trust and other terms as stated in the notice.
A compilation of multiple land office notices from Lamar Colorado, Sept and Oct 1892, detailing settlers filing final proof, witnesses, and locations in sections and townships across several ranges. Names include Thomas A Williams, Wales R Ammon, James Kindall, W J Gamel, P.O. addresses in Holly and Caddoa.
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