Lamar News Roundup Highlights Visitors and Local Moves
Dr R D Wilson of Holly visited Lamar last Friday. W C Gould leaves for Pueblo to attend the fair. F B Koen of Los Angeles visited his Lamar brothers. Jas Tweedie, returning from Missouri, came in on No 7. S W Creasy Rocky Ford water commissioner visited Lamar. D H Wagner of Granada spent days here with relatives. E Fairbank cattleman of Vilas area visited Lamar Friday. Mr and Mrs C M Lee left for Pueblo for week with relatives. Geo A Trites from Great Bend Kansas sought friends here. Geo W Robertson of Springfield to become a Lamar citizen. Charley Guy proved up a fine Bent county homestead northwest of Lamar. Mr and Mrs E E Pike left for Denver for Mrs Pike’s hospital treatment. E M Cram of Amity county seat visit for legal matters. Up to Date Drug Co placed new arc light fronting store. F H Rosacrans county assessor attended Denver hearing on railroad assessments. R E Willis cattleman from Stantonton, returned from Kansas City market and lingered in Lamar. John Kriger, once a leading Prowers attorney, now Colorado Springs visitor. Charles Maxwell and Perry Black report cattle prices improving after Kansas City trip. Mayor M Strain and wife went to Denver for Mrs Strain’s health. she remains at hospital. W E Stafford of Winterset Iowa returns after two weeks at Mudd ranch. plans to move to Prowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Cram
Amity
Cram
Drug Co
F. H. Rosacrans
Denver
State Board of Equalization
R. E. Willis
Stonnington
Baca County
Kansas City
Lamar
John Kriger
Prowers County
Colorado Springs
Charles Maxwell
Perry Black
M. Strain
Denver Post Features and Local Notices Summary
The Denver Post is praised as a top newspaper. Anna O Donnell suffers a severe rheumatic attack at home. Mrs. B H Koonsman breaks her leg after a porch fall and improves. William Dargie plans a Denver visit to handle business and sights. Charles Maxwell and J K Doughty attend M W Grand Lodge Colorado and Royal Arch Chapter as delegates. Local residents report grippe like illnesses and cold weather with a recent light frost. Marbles captivate local boys, while Robt Hagebaum leaves M L Conwell's barber shop for a Denver position. A cold northwest wave cools Arkansas valley with small garden impacts. Geo A Watson collects prize samples for Prowers county exhibit at the World’s Fair, highlighting pencilary as a drought‑tolerant feed crop and promising an outstanding agricultural display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Maxwell
J. K. Doughty
Denver
M. W. Grand Lodge
A. F
A. M
Colorado
Masonic Lodge
Grand Royal Arch
Geo. A. Watson
Prowers County
George
Lamar Citizens Band Enjoys State Fair Gigs in Pueblo
The Lamar Citizens' Band members are in Pueblo this week playing at the State Fair for five days, a commendation for the town and a strong advertisement for Lamar. Peter N. Schroeder of Clay County Iowa owns a 320 acre ranch in Big Bend country and declined a 50 percent price advance before returning home. His son August will manage next season's farming operations with two teams, wagons, and machinery. Also, an all day County Sunday School Institute is set for September 23 at the Methodist church with a 9 am session and a 2 pm praise service, featuring Mr. Carman and Mrs. Walker. J. A. Armstrong of Lamar and Miss Zée Loudy of Las Animas were married at Las Animas yesterday evening. Armstrong is the Prowers County manager of the Colorado Telephone Co. and well regarded in Lamar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Citizens
Pueblo
Lamar
Peter N. Schroeder
Clay County
Iowa
Big Bend
August
Methodist Church
Armstrong
New Lighting At Myers Pharmacy Promises Safe Bright Levels
Myers Pharmacy showcases the F P lights praised as fool and fire proof with automatic operation. The tank of gasoline remains safe, offering eye friendly illumination at low cost per light. An additional 1200 candle power unit is planned, with Henry Gerstenlauer securing county agency to install lighting plants quickly and expertly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
F. P
Henry Gerstenlauer
Prowers County
Truancy Officer Seeks Cooperation to Enforce Education Law
Commissioned truancy officer for school district No 14 requests cooperation of County Superintendent of Schools, principals, teachers, and patrons to enforce compulsory education law. Aims to require all children ages eight to fourteen to attend school for the full term where they reside unless excused. Reports of truancy to the officer will lead to prompt action as provided by law.
Presbyterian Church Notes on Next Sunday Theme
Church notes report events at the Presbyterian church and nearby meetings. Sunday program features Constantinople memories and Turkish issue with junior choir. Social Circle met September 11 with fair attendance and business on a cookbook committee and a homemade eatables market. Meetings adjourned to Mrs. Frank Applgate on Sept. 25. M E Ladies prayer group met with twenty two ladies. next gathering at Mrs. Dewey in Fuller's addition to Lamar on the 22nd at 2 30. All ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Main
Frank Applegate
Wm. Yandall
Doane
J. W. Ball
Clark Mitchell
Parmenter
Dewey
Fuller
Lamar
Millinery Opening at Irwin's Store Saturday Event
Grand Millinery Opening to be held at Irwin's store this Saturday afternoon and evening. September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin’s
Bank Statement From Colorado Bank Listing Assets and Reserve
A dated bank statement from Colorado recounts loans and discounts totaling 147338 47, overdrafts secured and unsecured, bonds and real estate holdings, and cash items. It notes due from national and state banks, reserve agents, and a 5 percent circulation redemption fund with a lawful money reserve. The cashier W C Gould swears the report true, with notary Jas K Doveurty witnessing on March 14 with commission expiring 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Ea.eekeies National Bank
Colorado
Tss
Prowers
W. C. Gould
W. C. Gound
K. Doveurty
Commierion
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Baldwin, Jay & Co
Prowers County Abstract CO
Damar, Colorado
L. Wirt Markham
Trinidad
Lamar Seed CO
R. D. Wilson
Holly
W.c. Gould
F. B. Koen
Los Angeles
California
Jas, Tweedie
Old
Missouri
S W. Creasy
Rocky Ford
D. H. Wagner
Granada
E. Fairbank
Vilas
Mrs. C. M. Lee
Geo. A. Trites
Great Bend
Kansas
Geo. W. Robertson
Springfield
Charley Guy
Bent County
E. E. Pike
Ayers
Ayer
Agi
G. K. Ward
Landing
J.C. Ayer ,O
Lowell
Mass
Mklean Brothers
N. ix. McLean
Mer
Denver Post
Anna O’donnell
William Dargie
Clay Creek
Robert Hagebaum
M. L. Conwell
Bob
Northwest
Arkansas Valley
Price Baking
Guiesad Ee
J.M. Johnston
J. B. Dickinson
Sec
First National Bank
Art Lamar
Cros OF Business
P. B. Brown
A. N. Parrish
T. M. Brown
W. J. Johnston
Court House
Gero. A. Watson
County Board of Equalization
Lamar, Coup
Comommissioners
D. EH. Cooper
Insurance Agen
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