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The La Jara Chronicle

Location

La Jara, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1907

Page

4

Local notes hail births weddings and closings in Manassa

Sanford William Thomas returns from Alamosa and Miss Eva Block visits Manassa as Frank Crowther enjoys a Manassa romance. A large wedding at Mr and Mrs Poulson partners Miss Maude to Augustus Smith with Bishop Crowther officiating. Community updates include school travels, road work, new motor cycle, furniture arrivals, temple work and a lively flag day program. Charles Johnson funeral honors two families, and locals report a Sanford victory in a ball game.

Charles Johnson James Jensen C. J. Block Jesse Mortensen Johnson Joseph Poulson Miss Maude Augustus Smith Manassa Stephen Smith W. C. Crowther Grace Sanford Christensen Conejos R. M. Haynie Irene Smith Salt Lake M. L. Society Manassa Hardware Company Grantham

Town News Items Highlight Residents and Events

Alma Crowther was seen in town on Saturday. Clifford Gibson is very ill. Jim Mitchell returned from Creede yesterday. Leonard Haynie has been sick this week. Cora Willis accepted a job at the Johnson store. Mr. and Mrs. Orson DePriest welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday.

Frank Crowther Manassa Charlie Johnson Alma Crowther Leonard Haynie Cora Willis Johnson Orson DePriest

Denver graduation trip and open fish season notes

Mrs. Fred Warshauer and Miss Mary Potthotf attended Denver high school graduation exercises. Fishermen including Emil Koch Ed Toffler and T D L Menke Austin Reekers Ben Reidel Clarke Hoffman and W Hodge joined the first day of the open fish season. C B Sampson upgrades his northeast town property with a windmill but walls cave in from windmill weight.

Fred Warshauer Mary Potthotf Denver Emil Koch Ed. Toffler T. D. L. Menke Austin Reekers Ben Reidel Clarke Hoffman W. Hodge C. B. Sampson

Bountiful Harvest Hopes and Local Happenings

Bountiful looks forward to a bountiful harvest as farmers report good crops. Mrs. James P. Jensen visits Mrs. James Olsen in San ford. The town praises shade trees and anticipates neighbors feasting under them. John Boice has been on a mission in California for two months. his family remains healthy. County roads are being graded from La Jara to Romeo and two miles east of the track, aiding farmers with twelve teams at work.

James P. Jensen Sanford James Olsen John Boice California Boice la Jara Romeo

Alamosa Residents and Local Projects Highlight Week

The Courier notes Alamosa residents visiting Denver and Washington D C. W. H. Mallett’s California sister visits. Mrs Thompson of Del Norte also stays. The Sharp Construction Co tests a cement crossing at the American National Bank corner. O H Shoup (Colorado Springs) visits to review bank deposits. La Jara flour mill manager Fitzpatrick in town. C M Ball family travels from Virginia to Washington D C and plans June return. The 3 K girls hosted by Ruth Russell. Miss Dottie Ryerson arrives from Chicago to sample local life.

W. H. Mallett California Thompson del Norte Sharp Construction Company American National Bank O. H. Shoup Colorado Springs Alamosa

Alamosa Nine Likely to Meet La Jara Sunday

The Alamosa nine will probably go to La Jara Sunday afternoon to challenge the La Jara nine and attempt to regain what was lost in Alamosa three weeks ago, as reported by the Journal.

Alamosa la Jara Journal

Stolen branded horse offered for reward

Lost or stolen horse weighing about 1100 pounds with SIR branded on the left shoulder. Reward of $25 offered. Contact Mrs. J. H. Shemwell in La Jara, Colorado.

J. H. Shemwell la Jara Colo

For Sale Horses to Pasture Inquiry

For Sale Good driving mare about 1150 pounds gentle and suitable as a lady's driver. Inquire at The Chronicle. Wantrep horses to pasture see Abner Black.

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Always Staunch And True The Denver Republican Appeal

An advocacy style notice praising The Denver Republican for truthfulness and lack of sensationalism. It emphasizes education, information, and entertainment in its pages, promotes subscription benefits, and invites readers to enroll as Patrons at 75 cents per month for Daily and Sunday.

Denver Republican

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Special William Thomas Eva Block Grover Cunningham Fonzo Rasmussen Alamosa Reservoir Robert Jack Holman Marisa Mortenson Martin Mickelson Don Miner Chama Anna Otterson Provo John Rasmussen Lazell Smith Katie Bertha Smith Supt. Nielson George Carr Creede J. C. Dalton John Brady Smith Dalton Antonito F.C. Faucett L. Wsowards Annis Christensen Utah Bart Dalton Commissioner Norland Seth Helm James DePriest Jane Jarvis W. P. Stover Mamie Smith Jensen and Barton Jensen J. H. DePriest Ojo Caliente Springs Ethel Holtsclaw Trinidad Fincle Lula Koch Frankie Poulson Thales Haskell L. W. Sowards Mother Carr Gertie Miller Clifford Gibson Jim Mitchell Ledger Bountiful W. ©. Mieir Terrace Reservoir The Fitzpatrick C. M. Ball Virginia Washington, D. C Ruth Russell Nough Dottie Ryerson Emma Norland Chicago Mike Arbuckles Washington B. L. van Veebten Hardware Company Seventh Street Colorado H. Oo. Ellis Smith Premier Typewriter CO Champa Street
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