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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
3
Dr. Wm L Hill travels to Amarillo for city funds and land ventures. W A Caldwell and Mrs. A D Hill visit Artesia for land deals and ranch business. W P Lewis and W C Lawrence make short ranch or market visits. Poultry buyers and hardware ads appear among the travel notices and local advertisements.
G. Nold, a traveling man for the Central Paper Company of Oklahoma City, was in Roswell yesterday and expected to depart today for the north.
See that you are registered. Mrs. George Marriott and little son left this morning for Amarilo after spending several days in Roswell. Chickens for sale 309 N. Ky. 3913 A. B. Gerrells of Artesia was here yesterday en route from Texnoma Texas on business.
Mrs. Maud Jackson of Mangum Oklahoma arrived last night to spend two months with her brother M Brown.
Our jar rubbers are heavier than ordinary kind. See Enterprise Hardware Co. George M. Smith returned from a stay at the Yellow House and LF D ranches. Old books taken in exchange for new at Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co. J. Wagner went to Hagerman on business as contractor for the new school building.
For sale or rent on a well improved six acre Roswell ranch near Ranecn care of Record. 3912 R. H. Croxton of El Paso, formerly of this city, is in the area on business for American Tobacco Co.
Advertisement notes ripe pears available for canning and eating at Parker Earle's orchard, inviting buyers to visit. The message highlights affordability and direct sale from the orchard location.
Mr and Mrs Guy Cravens depart this morning for their Big Springs Texas home following a three week stay here with R S Cravens and family.
Lee Richards was called to Clovis this morning on business matters.
Henri de B. Heflin traveled to Amarillo this morning for a short visit. Registration books are BOW Op.
Miss Lillian Manning returned to her Graham Texas home after a month long visit with her cousin Miss Hallie Manning.
Col. James W. Willson returned home after attending the Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar in Chicago. Local ads promote home building with lot purchase and custom plans with small payments offered by Title & Trust Co.
Otis Jones came back to Clovis this morning after a short business visit. Mrs. W. P. Littlefield returned last night from a stay of several days at the Littlefield ranch near Kenna.
The firm promotes its specialty in city property advertising while noting two food bargain offers and stating that farm lands remain unsold. The notice emphasizes ongoing property opportunities and remaining stock as a business update.
W. E. Washington arrived from Oklahoma and went to his ranch near Lake Arthur. Frank Miser accompanied him and later headed to take charge of Washington's automobile.
Saturday Evening Post Ladies' Home Journal Woman's Home Companion each $1.50 a year. Hattie L. Cobean, Agent. Phone 166.
Mr and Mrs H L Girard and their child left this morning for Hagerman for a visit with friends. Mr Girard may travel to Artesia for the baseball games. He is employed by the Independent Hardware Co.
County Assessor Guy H. Herbert travels with his wife and children and his father along with Deputy Fleet Vernon and Mrs Sallie Herbert of Alabama for a month long camping trip to Ruidoso and other White mountain areas.
H. O. S. Nichols left this morning for Elida after a month visiting his sister Mrs. R. B. Cook. He will spend a few days there before returning to his home in Chicago.
$500 loans for irrigated farms with long terms and annual interest. Privilege to pay off before due. Financial Agent J B Herbst located at 303 North Main.
Mrs. M. S. Murray began a journey to Toledo to join Capt. M. S. Murray at Camp Perry. They plan a three week trip visiting Cleveland Washington and Chicago before returning.
Capt N J Fritz of Lake Arthur attended a county commissioners meeting yesterday. The session included the inspection and receipt of the books of County Assessor Guy H Herbert, with Fritz representing the south part of the county.
A. L. Hull official court reporter arrived home after a several week pleasure and sightseeing tour through British Columbia the northwestern states and California. He remains in town until summoned to Portales for court work.
Van McCune arrived from San Antonio where he represented a music house and will reside in Roswell indefinitely. He left Roswell three and a half years ago and served three years in the 14th Cavalry, stationed in the Northwest, with subsequent time in Texas.
Miss Bessie Wilson returned to her Portales home this morning after five days there with her sister Mrs Chester Smith who will leave Thursday for Las Cruces to join Mr Smith in making their home. Mrs Smith will be accompanied by another sister Miss Ruth Wilson on an extended visit in Roswell.
Otis Gray of Albuquerque for Fire Insurance Underwriters of Denver R H Purcell of Denver special agent for Liverpool London and Globe Fire Insurance Co and J H Banks traveler for Royal and Queen companies were there about ten days and left Monday morning the first two for the north and Banks for a trip down the Valley Banks will return Wednesday night.
The New Mexico Conference of Seventh Day Adventists will hold its territorial camp meeting in this city from August 18 to 28, beginning Thursday night. The event gathers church members for worship, instruction, and fellowship across the territory.
Able speakers from abroad visit for annual conferences at the corner of Eighth street and Missouri avenue. Attendees travel by rail and wagon, with a preparatory meeting underway for a month. H. L. Hoover of Estancia, W. D. McLay of West Virginia, W. A. T. Miller of Alamogordo, and R. L. Benton of Clovis head visiting ministers.
Yollie Musgrave and riders John Wilson Isa Shields thrilled Amusement Park spectators Saturday afternoon. The troupe rode every animal in the corral with no falls while some horses and cows provided lively antics. Joe Foster backed out before showtime. The group heads to Artesia for Friday and Saturday shows. A $25 wager was placed by J H Cameron that Shields can ride a local wild horse without being thrown or using hands on the saddle.
The New Mexico Woman's Christian Temperance Union issues a convention call from Albuquerque dated July 4 1910 inviting officers and auxiliaries to attend the statehood themed gathering. The Executive Board accepted Las Cruces as host for 1910 and Tucumcari holds last year's prize banner title to be awarded to the winning union reporting.
Household furniture at once at 204 W 8th St. Laying hens at 209 N Lea. A good family mare with buggy harness and saddle cheap from S B Tucker 208 N Kansas. Residence with water bath electric lights modern conveniences contact Record Office. Desirable corner residence lot in good city section addressed to C Record Office. Two good riding ponies call 490.
WANTED First class rubber tired surveyor in first class condition inquire 1104 S Main St. WANTED Two lady boarders in private family no sick none located at 112 S Ky Avenue
Rental lines list unfurnished and light housekeeping rooms at multiple addresses including 211 N Washington 613 N Rich 309 N Ky 808 N Richardson 502 S Lea Ave and 816 N Main with terms 8 50 monthly and notes no children or illness. Some entries mention office rooms and a doctor contact Dr J W Kinsinger.
Roswell area listings show several hardware and lumber suppliers. Roswell Hardware Co offers wholesale and retail hardware, engines, pumps, fencing. Independent Hardware Co stocks hardware, tinware, wagons, water goods. Pecos Valley Lumber Co sells lumber and building supplies. Roswell Lumber Co promotes as oldest yard. Kemp Lumber Co advertises fine cedar posts. Oriental Livery and Cab Line provides day and night service.
U. S. Meat Market advertises keeping only the best with a motto of Quality. George B. Jewett runs a billiards and pool hall at 212 Main Street featuring new regulation equipment.
Boarding given special care. Anderson and Chaning, Props. Department Stores Jaffa Prager and Co dry goods clothing groceries and ranch supplies Joyce Pruit Co dry goods clothing groceries etc The largest supply house in the Southwest wholesale and retail
Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co markets itself as the oldest drug store in Roswell and promotes its up to date goods and services.
The swellest line of furniture in Roswell offered by Dilley Furniture Company with high qualities and low prices for every room and budget.
A local grocery cooperative advertises strictly good goods at reasonable prices and invites patronage from shoppers seeking value in everyday staples.
An advertising note from the Roswell Hotel promises pleasant dining with attendants fanning guests during meals, emphasizing comfort and service.
Furniture hardware stoves rugs new and second hand sewing machine needles bob bins shuttles of all kinds located at 207 N Main phone 69 offering 305 listings and services.
The message urges members to send clues quickly to credit each member as the Treasurer's book closes September 1. It notes New Mexico has represented Jubilee Night at the national convention for two consecutive years and warns not to miss this time. Convention dates are September 6 to 8 with announcements on railroad rates to follow.
Notary public Mary A Cobean advertises at Record Office offering piano tuning and repair services by W S Murrell. Graduate of Chicago Conservatory of Piano Tuning with ample experience, guaranteed work at 348 E Ltd St, phone 569. Also Morrison Bros Store advertises ready to wear apparel and millinery for men women and children with news frontier emphasis.
Dilley & Son announce undertakers private ambulance and prompt service. Allery Furniture Co lists undertakers at phone numbers 75 and 11. H H Henninger advertises as undertaker and embalmer with private ambulance, prompt service, parlors at 121 West 4th and phone 2-8 Réane.
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