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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1889
Page
3
A Lamar column covers election activity bids and speeches with frequent town visits by H C Cash and others. It notes cloudy weather and rain, meat and coal sales, watch repair, farming land filings, and local church services as the community approaches voting day.
Residents affirm commitment to Lamar as a stable, long term community. They contrast themselves with speculative newcomers, emphasizing work to develop the town and country rather than make quick money and depart.
Land Office Lamar Colo October 15 1889 notice is given that settler Benjamin A Wilson has filed intent to make final proof for claim no 384 west half of southeast quarter section 10 township 22 range 4 west 6 PM. He will testify at Lamar Colorado November 1889 before register and receiver. Witnesses Joel E Horn W G Shumate George Simpson John Stevens all of Caddoa Colorado. O D Ford Register.
Complaint filed by James McBroom against John L. Dulin over Homestead Entry No. 2583 dated Nov 11 1887 for southwest quarter section 14 township 2s range 47w Prowers Co Colorado. Parties summoned to appear Oct 29 1889 at 9 am to furnish testimony on alleged abandonment. Frank H. Shrock D Zimerman receiver attorney for plaintiff.
Land Office in Lamar Colorado on October 11 1889 notes a named settler’s intent to file final proof to support his claim. The proof will be before the Clerk of the County Court of Prowers County November 18 1839 at Lamar Colorado with Jesse K Stevenson H E 3463 for section 31 township 21 range 47 west and witnesses listed. Additional notices name John J E 4286 for section 15 township 22 range 47 west with witnesses Fred Williams Jesse K Stevenson Hiram G Rowe Arthur Crawford all of Lamar Colorado and others for adjacent parcels. The notices list continuous residence and cultivation requirements and provide witness names and locations in Lamar Prowers County Colorado.
Notice to holders of warrants in Prowers County Colorado to submit in writing within 30 days the amount of warrants held for exchange with accrued interest for county bonds at par. Bonds issued for ten years may become due after twenty years. interest rate to be agreed with county commissioners. Dated Lamar Colorado September 15 1889. J D Martin Attest F P Allen Chairman Clerk.
Land Office at Lamar Colorado announces final proof dates for multiple claims. George Moore H.B. 3746 seeks southwest quarter of section 31 township 21 south range 45 west, joined by Conwell Brooks McIntosh and Ellis of Lamar. Joseph L. McIntosh D.B. 3779 seeks northwest quarter of section 25 township 21 south range 46 west, with Moore Brooks Aber Miller of Lamar. Gifford L. Brooks H.E. 36% seeks southeast quarter of section 30 township 21 south range 45 west, with Moore McIntosh Ellis Inter of Lamar. Proofs before J. Metcalf, Clerk of the District Court, Lam Colo on November 11, 1889.
Notice from Lamar Colorado dated September 13 1889 alleges Venturia E Boyd failed to cultivate or plant trees on Timber Culture Entry No 1295 in Prowers County Colorado. Contestants claim five acres were not cultivated or planted over three years and testify requested at office on the 28th at 9 a m. Attorney George L Himes signs as counsel.
By an execution from the County Court of Prowers County Colorado J C Elmer Co vs R M Spivey I R Holmes and J H Holmes the sheriff will sell two parcels in Lamar as described to satisfy 725 88 damages plus 102 60 costs. Sale at the courthouse front steps October 2 at 11 a m for cash to the highest bidder. Hess Metcalf attorneys for plaintiff.
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