Local town notes and social round up in brief
Mr Galladay resumes peer duties. A Black of Canon City was in the city yesterday. The independents hold primaries this afternoon. Wm T. Lambert of Castle Rock is in town on business. Mr and Mrs C W Lee of Paeb visit friends here. D J Lopez filed final homestead papers this week. Presiding Elder D L Rader of the Pueblo district ME Church was in town. E G Marquis attended the Knights of Templar Grand Lodge in Pueblo. Fred Schmidt planned eastward departure for several weeks. The Ro was mentioned with Rochester Lamp Co. A W Lee Stephen Brown and P Blodgett visited Cottoneydike. good fish and shooting reported. Seed demand rising with higher prices statewide. crop light. J D Drake to split labor between here and Las Animas. Lynch showed fine 2 and mile maize from Clay creek ranch irrigated. Washington consolidation order for Hugo office issued. timing not public. Ladies M E Church announce chicken pie supper next Thursday at 5 oclock. Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.
Prominent Democrat Pays Years Subscriptions in Advance
A leading Democrat paid two years subscription to the Beewren in advance during the week. The remark from Sparks’ last column suggested he associates for boodle. Mrs. William Tacke died Wednesday night after weeks of fever. Her funeral at the M E church this forenoon was solemn and impressive, and many mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beewren
William Tacke
M. E. Church
Exempt from 1992 poll tax for Lamar fire dept member
A Lamar Colorado firefighter writes to the public noting a $2 poll tax charged for 1992. He states he is exempt as a fire department member and that officers promised a rebate, but no action followed. He addresses the editor to explain the matter dated September 15, 1893.
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Fire Department of
Lamar
Gooparz
Colo
Twe Churches Sunday Services and Sunday School Times
Sunday and church notices list M E Cavecu Sunday school 104 m preaching 11 a m by Rev Cochran. Rev J D Drake to preach at Las Animas this Sunday and every second Sunday hereafter. Astrep Presorrentax Curren Sab bath school 10 a m and preaching 10 a m at M E Church on Is Christ our Authoritative Teacher. No evening services due to Harper school in afternoon. W F Cochran pastor. Cmustiax Caveen Sunday school 10 a m Bible reading llata. Ladies society meet at Mrs L C Everett's 3 p m next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Cavecu
Cochran
J. D. Drake
Las Animas
M. E
Christ
Harper School
W. F. Cochran
Cmustiax Caveen
Llata
Ladies and Society
L. C. Everett
The Challenge Answered Sparks Reformer Bill Billing Debate
The Sparks newspaper of Prowers county faces claims it favored economy through cheaper county printing. It cites from 1890 to 1893 the Register’s payments totaling 1790 dollars and 35 cents, plus a saving estimate of around 8100 after deductions, while challenging accusations of misreporting and detailing actual bills for delinquent tax lists and semi annual statements. The piece argues for fiscal prudence and accountability in county administration.
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Register
Prowers
Tus Sparks
Hamer Norris
T. H. Cecil
Sparks
Lamar
Cono
Lamar Sparks
County press bill dispute over charges and Delinquent list
A long report analyzes a 1890 county bill from Lamar Sparks for stationery and printing, charging excessive costs and alleging a deliberate overcharge to the county. It details delinquent tax list publications, court actions, and comparisons with the Rearster paper, including costs, inches printed, and legal requirements for publications under the Australian ballot system. The piece credits the Times-Irrigator with a legal publication in a related suit and notes subsequent rate standings and publication duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Cecil
Times-Irrigator
The
Sparks
Cecil
G. W. Butler
M. D. Parmenter
Gunter
Butler
Times- Irrigator
TER
Times
Beerstrer
Gockenour
Reerster
Lower Fare to World's Fair on Santa Fe Route
The Santa Fe Route cuts prices first to the World's Fair. Lamar to Chicago round trip now 336.85. A European style world exhibit is promised with quick, comfortable service and direct access to fair grounds. Contact agent Callon W. B. Cade for a free illustrated folder.
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Lamar
Chicago
Callon W. B. Cade
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Igs Lamar Register
Lord & Merrill
Seuscrrtion
Address Towers CO. Abstract Co
Soc
Mr Galladay
Canon City
Wm T. Lambert
Castle Rock
C. W. Lee
Paebwe
D. J. Lopez
D. L. Rader
J. Holmes
HR Tilitt
CL. McPherson, John Gores
Ory Krieger
Holly
McKeever
Charles Phillips
Idaho Springs
Brado
SS Ranch
D. D
Pueblo District
E.G
Marquis
Grand Lodge Knights of Thies
Pueblo
Fred Schmidt
Ced
East
Wil
Raven and
Hon More
Rochester Lamp Co
New York
CW. Lee
Stephen Brown
P. Blodgett
Cottoneidyke
Fashington
Hugo
Heaton’s
Santa Fe
Missouri River
San Francisco
Cal
W. J. Johnston
Laan
Coro
Otice
Settlor
Colorado
Dennis J. Leper
H. BE
Ben Rile
Dickinson
W. A. Il
W. A. Swift
Granada
D. Foun
R. Gallup
Arapahoe Street
Denver
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