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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
4
A brief notice from October 23, 1901 reports subscription-related disputes or refusals affecting Lamar and nearby Cotopapo. The item notes grievances over charges or terms, signaling local reader dissatisfaction and potential service or publication adjustments.
The Republican ticket for county government includes W. W. Reynolds for County Treasurer John F. Curry for County Clerk L. F. Blodgett for County Judge George H. Thomas for Sheriff F. H. Rosacrans for Supt. of Schools J. A. Rosebrough for Commissioner W. F. McPherson for Surveyor L. M. Markham for Coroner Fred Lee for Justice of the Peace W. P. James for Constable H. B. Manville also listed.
Public Republican meetings are listed at Amity Holly Carlton Coates Granada Lamar with talks by Republican candidates and others. Music and inviting atmosphere promised. Voters face only two choices, Republican ticket or Judge Nowels, per the notice.
The Sparks denounces fusion and accuses a county editor of selling out voters while recalling the Carlton Ghost period. The Lamar area faces party maneuvers as Democrats allegedly side with northern candidates, sparking accusations of bias and regional favoritism in county offices.
A comment criticizes political tickets dominated by a single faction or few politicians. The Holly Chieftain notes repercussions when elected officials serve their sponsors rather than voters. The piece accuses a local paper of Democratic support and hints at influence over Judge Nowels and aides KE OC Nowels and Ezra.
About 75 citizens attended the Republican county campaign opening at the Lamar court house. Speakers included several candidates and the county committee chairman and secretary. Applause and liberal encouragement followed, with music by Shirley and Cline. The scene favored a clean sweep for the ticket.
Assessors fail to produce equal property assessment under the new law, with increases of 20 to 30 percent in several counties and near doubling in Weld. Taxpayers will see the full impact when this year’s levies are due. The fusion state board cuts corporate assessments, but farmers and merchants still face higher taxes for fusion administration spending.
The Gus Sun American Minstrels schedule a October 26 appearance at the opera house with a full troupe in Pullman Palace cars. Star acts include Sam Horner Diamond Bros E W Chipman Ellet Bros Kresko Lynch Jas Nugent and Gus Sun. A costly spectacular sets a sun theme with seven star acts. A grand street pageant and a 7 30 concert precede the show. Tickets 50 cents at Fred Lee's.
Oct 15 1901 the Board of County Commissioners met as a Board of Equalization to hear complaints on tax schedules. Brooks and Myers & Hasty spoke but appeals remained, while Kimous cattle previously raised to 200 head were reduced to nothing as assessed in Kansas. Adjourned to Oct 16. Oct 16 further adjourned with no business. Black and Crawford schedules adjusted, then Oct 17 with no business. Fees listed for Stevenson Leslie Griffith. adjourned to Nov 11. Attest J F Curry.
Summary of deeds recorded October 17 to October 21 including tax deeds to sectors in 25-21-44 Granada and blocks 60 West Side add to Lamar, quit claim and warranty deeds among L N Brownlee, W J Johnson, Ezra Nowels, W Gould, Paul Dessell, and others with stated considerations.
Nails and wagon covers offered at the Second Hand Store with tents and iron beds also promoted. C. B. Thoman is named for bargains in farm lands and fire insurance, including farm risks. Dr. A W Seabury, physician, has offices on the second floor of the Irwin building on East Main Street.
Dr C D Warner offers a seven cure compound advertised as the great cancer remedy and treatment for skin and blood diseases caused by contact secondary or hereditary factors. Sold by McLean Bros.
George R. McDonald of Logan County West Virginia reports partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he was nearly cured. The liniment is also promoted for rheumatism sprains and bruises. For sale by I H Myers druggist. For Rent South room of McMillin building on Main street. For Sale Cheap three room dwelling with stable trees block of lots in good location. Reasonable terms See.
A San Francisco purchase on August 30 1901 paid 112500 in coin and stock for a treatment claimed to cure Bright's Disease and Diabetes. Initiated November 15 1900 the inquiry tested over three dozen cases with 87 percent success and 13 percent failure. Details and clinical reports are mailed free by Joan J Fitton Company 420 Montgomery St.
A letter from Brookline Station Missouri cites a long battle with pulmonary consumption. Rev J B Fry and Susan E Fry report their wife improved after using three to four bottles of White Wine of Tar Syrup, bought via merchant John Potter, and urge others with throat or lung ailments to try it.
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