City Notes and Travel Snippets from Roswell and Nearby
Brief items report H C Egleston departing south on a trip and Harry Jaffa returning from Denver. J D Scarborough of Hagerman visited Roswell, John Rodman headed to Portales for a water celebration, and Willard Hird traveled from Portales to Artesia. Dr O R Haymaker left for Kansas City on professional business. Registration books are open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hird
Portales
Artesia
O. R. Haymaker
Kansas City
Billings Attends Artesia Baseball Games Series
G. F. Billings traveled to Artesia yesterday to watch a series of baseball games, joining local fans for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Billings
Artesia
Mr and Mrs J R Ray Return From Artesia Visit
Mr and Mrs J R Ray arrived home this morning after a several day visit at Artesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ray
Artesia
Poultry Market Cash Price Report and Sheriff Ballard’s Trip
Highest cash price paid for poultry in the U S Market 2011 noted. Sheriff L Ballard left this morning for Portales and Clovis on official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sheriff Co. L
Mr and Mrs Schneider Visit Lynch Pair In Artesia
Mr and Mrs A L Schneider came up from Artesia this morning to spend the day with Mr and Mrs James Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Schneider
Artesia
James Lynch
Stephen E Best Ventures to Campbell Ranch on Business
Stephen E Best traveled from Campbell to a ranch for a short business visit lasting a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen E. Best
Campbell
Dexter visitors and local exchanges report in brief
Dexter visitors include Charles R. Tahman and A V Hair attending business matters. Addie Adkins of Loraine Texas visits Clovis briefly. Estelle Bandy returns to Boaz area after days with friends. Fred C Hunt, baseball manager, leaves for Artesia to attend a game. Ingersoll Book Stationery advertises school book trade ins. R H Davisson of Hagerman was in town en route through Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Hunt
Artesia
Tex as Co Pecos Valley manager visits Portales on business
Robert Sturmberg arrives in Portales this morning to conduct business for the Texas Company where he serves as Pecos Valley manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sturmberg
Portales
The
Texas Co
Pecos Valley
Ripe pears offered for canning and eating at Parker Earle orchard
Parker Earle offers ripe pears for canning and eating at his orchard. Mrs Dave Howell and her children left this morning for their ranch after several days visiting friends in Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Earle
Dave Howell
Roswell
Miss Katherine Bender to Open Private Kindergarten
Miss Katherine Bender will open a private kindergarten in September in a cottage to be built on the Christian church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Bender
Christian Church
Mrs. T. F. Blackmore Visits then Returns Home
Mrs. T. F. Blackmore departed last night for Artesia after several days spent visiting Mrs. A. R. Teeple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Blackmore
Artesia
A. R. Teeple
Miss Edna Roar departs for Oklahoma City after visit
Miss Edna Roar leaves this morning for her home in Oklahoma City after spending two weeks visiting Mrs L B Boellner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Roar jJeft
Oklahoma City
L. B. Boellner
Miss Azalee Cathey Visits Brother in Oklahoma
Miss Azalee Cathey of Pauls Valley Oklahoma arrived last night for a two weeks visit with her brother Charles Cathey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalee Cathey
Pauls Valley
Okla
Charles Cathey
Fort Worth Visitor Florence L Hedges Calls on Sister
Miss Florence L Hedges of Fort Worth arrived for a two to three month visit with her sister Mrs L B Craig. Dr H D Freeman returned from Ricardo New Mexico where he supervised cattle inspection for the government. Title and Trust Co offers to sell lots and build homes with small payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence L. Hedges
Fort Worth
L. B. Craig
H. D. Freeman
Ricardo, N. M
Title & Trust Co
Rhodes Returns From Extended Western Business Trip
W H Rhodes came back last night after a two week trip through El Paso Santa Fe Trinidad and Amarillo visiting business contacts and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Rhodes
el Paso
Santa Fe
Trinidad
Amarillo
Owens returns from Texas land management visit
Solon M. Owens, executor of the Owens estate, returned from La Force Texas where he looked after land holdings. The ad notes city property advertising while claiming not all farm lands are sold. Mr and Mrs R D Mullis traveled from Hagerman to visit their son John H Mullis manager of Pecos Valley Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon M. Owens
la Force
Texas
Owens’ Estate
Title & Trust Co
R. D. Mullis
Hagerman
John H. Mulis
Pecos Valley Lumber Co
Mrs J W Johnson and baby depart Fort Worth visit
Mrs J W Johnson and her infant left last night for their Fort Worth home after a ten day stay with her sister Mrs M L Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Baby
Fort Worth
Subscriptions and Renewals Offer Through Local Agent
Saturday Evening Post Ladies' Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion subscriptions are $1.50 per year. Hattie L. Cobean is the local agent, contact via phone 166.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman's Home Companion
Hattie L. Cobean
Siglers Visit C D Dilley Then Leave for Hot Springs
Mr and Mrs F M Sigler who spent ten days in the city visiting C D Dilley and were at Lake Arthur left this morning for their home in Hot Springs Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Sigler
Lake Arthur
C. D. Dilley
Hot Springs
Ark
Major Lohman heads to Las Cruces to visit mother
Major E. A. Lohman commandant of the New Mexico Military Institute left this morning for Las Cruces to visit his mother and will return about the first of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Lohman
New Mexico Military Institute
Las Cruces
Fire alarms and public reaction during a test false alert
The article notes public reaction to fire alerts, urging patience and calm as about six hundred calls are answered after a test alarm at 4th and Main. A second false alarm from Main and Third was reported by someone attempting a prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th
Main Street
Main
New Mexico WCTU Convention Call for 1910
New Mexico W C T U announces the statehood convention to be hosted by Las Cruces September 6 7 8 1910. Tucumcari last year won the prize banner for membership growth and dues are due by September 1 to ensure credit. Special railroad rate notices will follow and Jubilee Night representation is urged. Mrs C S Nutter president Mrs Mary W Barnes corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
C. S. Nutter
City of Tents Steadily Growing at Eighth Street Corner
The city of tents at the corner of Eighth street and Missouri avenue is expanding as the camp meeting and Territorial Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists nears completion. The work on erecting the tents will be finished today with a neatly arranged camp and capable organizers overseeing the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
Missouri Avenue
Seventh Day Adventists
Mrs Fred Snehan and baby move to Oklahoma City
Mrs. Fred Snehan and her infant left this morning to join Mr. Snehan in Oklahoma City where he has a new position in the street car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snehan
Baby I
Oklahoma City
Mr. Snehan
Farm Loan Offer From J B Herbst Agent
A loan of 500000 dollars available on irrigated farms with long term terms. Interest payable annually with privilege to pay off before due. Contact J B Herbst financial agent at 308 N Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Herbst
N. Main
Mrs Lee Whitehead Heads to Portales for Celebration
Mrs Lee Whitehead left this morning for Portales to spend a few days with friends and attend the opening celebration of the big pumping plant at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Whitehead
Portales
Beers Sells Sweet Cider Notice
Beers advertises sweet cider for sale with contact phone 287-2. Includes short note of availability for a 37t3 week period.
Rev H Van Valkenburg Attends Mountainair Chautauqua Meetings
Reverend H Van Valkenburg returned from Mountainair after attending the chautauqua and territorial W C T U meeting. He was away several days and reports successful gatherings.
Miss Margaret Owen and Clarke Wilde Visit Hobson Family
Miss Margaret Owen and Clarke Wilde traveled from Artesia to visit Mrs. Emory Hobson, sister of Miss Owen. Wilde departs tomorrow for La Lande New Mexico and Owen heads to Des Moines Iowa on a visiting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Owen
Clarke Wilde
Artesia
Emory Hobson
Miss Owen
Mr. Wilde
la Lande
N. M
Des Moines
Valley Optical Kompany Wants Ads
Record Want Ads note glasses should be refreshed every two years. Satisfied customers are urged to visit Valley Optical Kompany as trusted recommendations from friends promote the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Optical Kompany
Classified ads for sale items and property listings
Miscellaneous sale notices include a steel porcelain linen bath tub at 20 dollars, household furniture for immediate sale at 204 W 8th St, laying hens at 209 N Lea, a family mare with tack near S B Tucker at 208 N Kansas, a residence with water bath electric lights and modern conveniences via Record Office, a desirable corner residence in the city, residence listings via "C" at Record Office, and two riding ponies listed with phone 490.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lea
S. B. Tucker
Kansas
WANTED Notices Mixed in Local Classifieds
Classified short notices seeking a modern 4 or 5 room house for rent a year for A A Ririe 117 W 2nd St two lady boarders for private family no sickness at 112 S Ky Ave about 6 honest school boys to do light work at Roswell El Capitan Hotel Friday 10 am call Banana Sales Manager 30 hogs age six months barrows or spayed sows call J R Rays residence via A J Holcomb tag 41t6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
el Capitan Hotel
J. R. Ray
A. J. Holcomb
Test Fire Alarm Demonstrates Central’s Busy Night
A midnight test fire alarm directed by Fire Chief Whiteman shows how Central District handles calls in minutes. The new switchboard flashes signals across the room as the department answers each alert, illustrating the frantic pace during a real incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
City Press
Whiteman
Central
Bunenes
For Rent Classified Notices Listing
Multiple rental items listed including two unfurnished rooms at 211 N Washington and five room modern house with bath at 502 S Lea Ave. Office rooms available, inquire Dr J W Kinsinger. Additional rooms for light housekeeping at 816 N Main and 613 N Rich with restrictions. No children or sick. 12tmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rouse
Bath
S. Lea. Ave
J. W. Kinsinger
Local Roswell Advertising Listings Highlight Trade Firms
A compact ad section features multiple Roswell businesses including U. S. Meat Market promising quality, Roswell Hardware Co offerings, Independent Hardware general hardware and plumbing, Oriental Livery and Cab Line, Pecos Valley Lumber Co, Roswell Lumber Co and Kemp Lumber Co detailing products and services for the community.
Largest Southwest wholesale dry goods house named
Jaffa, Prager & Co and Joyce-Pruit Co operate as the largest supply houses in the Southwest offering dry goods, clothing, groceries, ranch supplies, and similar items for wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa, Prager & CO
Joyce-Pruit CO
Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co Ad Promises Up-to-Date Goods
An old Roswell advertiser touts the Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co as the oldest drug store in town, offering all things up-to-date for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Drug & Jewelry Co
Roswell
Dilley Furniture Company Ad in Roswell
The swellest line of furniture in Roswell offers high quality pieces at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilley Furniture Company
Roswell
Shrader Grocery Ad Seeks Patrons for Quality Goods
The Shrader Grocery promotes strictly good goods at reasonable prices and invites patronage from shoppers. The notice emphasizes value and affordability to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrader Grocery Co
Roswell Hotel Promises Fans With Meals
The Roswell Hotel advertises a dining experience that includes being fanned while guests eat, combining food service with a cooling breeze as a novelty amenity.
Hills and Dunn Furniture and Hardware Ad
Hills and Dunn advertise furniture hardware stoves rugs and related items both new and second hand at 305 307 North Main with sewing machine needles bobbins shuttles and other parts and a contact phone number 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills & Dunn
N. Main
Notary and Piano Tuning Advertisements
Public notices advertise Mary A. Cobean as notary at Record Office and W S Murrell offering piano tuning and repair with Chicago Conservatory training and guaranteed work. Also listed are Morrison Bros store ready to wear apparel and millinery, Dilley & Son undertakers with private ambulance, Allery Furniture Co undertakers, and H H Henninger undertaker and embalmer with private ambulance and parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notary Public
Mary A. Cobean
Record Office
W. S. Murrell
Chicago Conservatory of Piano
E. Éth St
Morrison Bros
Dilley & Son
Allery Furniture CO
Adventist Wagon Train Arrives at Encampment for Services
Seven wagons carrying Adventist families arrived from Elida district to join the encampment. Among the travelers were Dr D L Wagner Henry Hardt two Dickmans Mr Yisehe Mr Houk and their families. Others landed last night on the local from the south including Burt Bray of Las Cruces and Mr and Mrs M R Proctor of El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elida
D. L. Wagner
Henry Hardt
Messrs. Dickman
Yisehe
Houk
Burt Bray
Las Cruces
M. R. Proctor
el Paso
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haynes
Water Fund
H. C. Egleston
George W. York
Nis
Gilkeson
D. Dilley
Harry Jaffa
Denver
John Rodman
J. D. Scarborough
J. Hb. Herbst
Main St
Eli
Charles R. TaHman
A. V. Hair
Dexter
N. Ky
Addie Adkins
Loraine, Tex
Clovis
Estelle Bandy
Boaz
Ingersoll Book, Stationery& Art Co
R. H. Davisson
Colorado
Chaves County
R. R. Station
Tor
New Mexico Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mary W. Barnes
City OF Tents
Well's Apartments
Thos. Terry
Agt
Brkt
Trade Directory
Bonded Abstract and Security CO
Oklahoma Block
GEO. B. Jewett
Roswell Hardware CO
Independent Hardware CO
Oriental
Paine 40
W. R. Bond
Roswell Lumber CO
Anderson & Chaning
Department Stores
Roswell Hotel
the Daily Record
Montana
Undertakers
H. H. Henninger
Phome
Democratic Territorial Central Committee
Ase
United States
Oregon
State Corporation Commission
Supreme Court of
Corporation Commission
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!