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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
The text notes Roswell plans to host a cattle convention next year as part of local civic prospects. It mentions bonds are sold and a permanent monument will be established by the old council. The piece references the Republican convention and Taft in Oklahoma and a Boosters club meeting.
M Price reports a telegram from George M Slaughter saying he cannot return to Roswell before the Amarillo cattle convention meeting. The Record is asked to announce a Commercial Club room gathering tonight to finish plans and devise means to secure the convention for Roswell next year. All committee members and as many others as possible should attend.
The piece discusses how advertising relies on paid circulation and home delivery. It notes Albuquerque forming a good association with sixty charter members, inspired by Pecos Valley trade groups. Roswell and Pecos Valley are cited as models for broader emulation in various sectors.
Moses Schloss sells eighty acres to M. M. Bruak for 1000 dollars in 29-13-25. M. M. and wife transfer to Fred H. Brodine and August Johnson for 1 dollar.
The Record announces Fred J. Beck as a candidate for County Assessor of Chaves county subject to Democratic primaries or convention. C W Davisson is announced as a candidate for Tax Assessor in the Democratic primaries. Guy H. Herbert and A R Forsyth announce for County Assessor and W R Kenney seeks re election as County Surveyor subject to Democratic action.
J. R. Holt of Carlsbad arrived from the north and remains today. A delicatessen operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays offering cakes, doughnuts, rolls, bread, beans and pies with party orders taken at 309 N Rich Ave. Phone 523. Prof. L. W. Martin of Artesia, now in real estate, arrived for a brief visit. George Littlefield came down from Kenna last night.
Sam Butler from Dexter seeks rental listings as demand grows for dwellings. J S Jordin of Ennis visits on business. Ririe and Mussenden offer land surveying and concrete work at 117 W 2nd St. 10126 Ed Tyson returns to his Artesia ranch. W P Anderson from Lakewood visits Roswell. E C Jackson arrives with prospector R T Ross from Kentucky. Salvation Army staff captain and Mrs Shaw return from Artesia. Charley Murphy returns from Carlsbad. L Parsons of Iola Kansas visits son C M Parsons, then leaves for Alva Oklahoma.
James Sutherland is named as a candidate for County Treasurer of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries. The announcement outlines his bid and party process for the upcoming election.
J H McPherson is announced as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic primaries action. The notice identifies McPherson as the running figure within the party ballot and signals a formal campaign entry pending primary results.
The Democratic primary field for the office of Superintendent of Schools includes Charles G Hill as a declared candidate. His campaign focuses on education reform and district leadership.
Roswell New Mexico March 31 1908 Pursuant to a March 14 1908 call by the Chaves county Democratic Central Committee a county convention will meet at the Roswell Court House at 2:00 p m April 18 1908 to select delegates to the Territorial convention and ultimately to the Democratic National Convention in Denver July 7 1908 Precinct delegations are based on votes cast for O A Larrazolo in 1906 with at least one delegate per precinct W C Burrus Chairman and W W T Paylor Secretary listed as officials.
Charles L Ballard announces his bid for the office of Sheriff in Chaves County subject to the necessary action and formalities in the election process.
The date for the Sheriff of Chaves county is subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. J. J. RASCOE.
Jas W Mullens announces candidacy for Probate Clerk of Chaves County subject to Democratic primary election action.
N J Fritz of Hagerman runs for Commissioner of the Third district subject to the applicable election rules. The filing appears under probate clerk records noting official titles in Chaves County.
Two classified items appear in this notice. A scholarship at Woolvern ton Business College is offered cheap if taken at once via the record office. Also listed are six slightly used steam power well drilling machines of Cy clone make, offered by B F Richardson of Dubuque Iowa.
Wanted for cash a sound gentle saddle and driving mare. Address W. N. care Record 3913.
A set of classified rental notices list 6 to 8 room modern houses for rent in Roswell area with prices from $35 to unknown. The listings include a modern 6 room residence near central streets and an 8 room dwelling with all conveniences at Cor 5th and Mo. avenue from Roswell Title and Trust Company and a large land tract of 190000 acres offered for cattle ranch lease by W. C. Reid.
Jerry Carter is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in Chaves County. The notice names the local race and indicates Carter seeks the position, with potential election implications for the county government.
J. T. Evans announced as a candidate for Probate Judge of Chaves County, subject to action in the Democratic primary election.
A notice states that W M Atkinson is a candidate for re election to the office of County Commissioner of the Second District. The report indicates ongoing campaign plans and formal filing by the prospective candidate.
Horse shoeing offered at T. M. Rabb's shop for $1.50 with first class workmanship guaranteed.
It is unlawful to take any bass between October 15 and May 15 or to possess bass at any time except with hook and line. The rule governs all bass fishing and enforces season limits for legal compliance.
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