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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
2
A Roswell newspaper column discusses Roosevelt and a proposed marriage scheme with the Sultan of Sulu, notes Roosevelts relations with John Wannamaker, and praises Rodey for joint statehood efforts. It comments on territory politics, police reforms, and a high damages suit filed by George Cazier against A J Witteman over an alleged diamond theft in Mineral Wells.
Circulated rumors in the Roswell community indicate a new canning factory will be built. The facility is reported to be organized by a group of locally prominent citizens seeking industrial growth.
R B Jones launches a Roswell subscription list aiming to fund the Roswell fair next month. Backers from Roswell and surrounding areas contributed about $900 in signatures and rumors suggest strong local support. The Springer Stockman argues irrigation and water access will attract industries and boost production, urging more irrigation funding to reclaim land and spur growth.
The Chicago Record-Herald editorial calls Bull Andrews a boss errant due to his long service under Big Boss Quay. It praises his feudal style while noting his relocation to New Mexico and his continued influence over local political and business matters. The piece also mentions a canning plant enterprise in Roswell and stock subscription issues among contributors.
A Joplin Missouri druggist, Mrs Obe Witmer, states there is nothing on the market that equals Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. He says he sells and recommends this preparation. L P White of Cincinnati, on business here, left last night for Artesia.
The entry lists W. R. Kenney as surveyor and Jno. C. Peck as county assessor. County commissioners are W. M. Atkinson first district Thos. D. White second district N. J. Fritz third district. Also noted is County Physician E. H. Skipwith.
Prest. of Council Geo L Wyllys. City Treasurer Fred J Beck. City Attorney A Pruit. City Engineer K K Scott. City Physician Lucius Dills. Police J J Raseve M W Witt. W L Ray Pound Keeper William Fyffe. City Council members Frank E Brooks M D Burns J P Church Clarence Allery Sylvester P Johnson J W Kinsinger W W Ogle A L Whiteman Geo L Wyllys. Fire Chief John T Kelly. Secretary Chas Whiteman. Engineer E J Glover.
The article lists the school board members by ward with names such as J A Foreman J A Cottingham in the First Ward L K McGaffey Mark in the Second Ward W T Joyner B F Smith Fourth Ward W W Gatewood George M Slaughter Fifth Ward C C Emerson W C Burrus with stray fragments mentioning Peonaone Roses Mark Howell and unsure references to W C Burrus.
The notice names President J. A. Graham, Secretary E. A. Cahoon, Treasurer Seema as J. A. Richardson, with members R. G. Richardson and G. A. Richardson. The fragment confirms roles and names connected to the Commercial Club.
During the summer of 1905 the Pecos Valley System will sell round trip tickets to summer resorts in Colorado Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and many other states at very low rates. Tickets on sale daily until Sept 30 with final return limit Oct 31. Call at ticket office for full information. M. D. Burns, Agent.
Round trip tickets from Kansas City and return for the National Firemen's Association convention in Kansas City, August 29 30 and 31 1905, will be sold August 27 28 29 and 30 at 25 10. Final return limit is September 5. M D Burns Agent.
Filings recorded for John Estes Capitan 150.52 acres in section 35 township 8 South range 14 East Mandy Elmer Webb Lakewood 160 acres in section 2 township 20 South range 25 East Samuel Daily Lake Arthur 160.50 acres NE Quarter section 2 township 15 South range 25 East Fred T. Du Von Artesia 200 acres desert claim section 11 township 19 South range 25 East James McKeand Roswell final five year proof on 160 acres section 25 township 4 South range 23 East through the land office records.
The bilious and dyspeptic are constant sufferers and appeal to our sympathies. There is no one of them who may not be brought back to health and happiness by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. These Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen the digestion. They also regulate the bowels. For sale by all dealers.
In Roswell area a liveryman offers 40 80 or 160 acre tracts in cultivation with reservoir water for sale near Hondo. Contact E M Smith liveryman at 123 West Second St. Also notes Chamberlains remedy as a household saver.
Building material of all kinds offered by Kemp Lumber Co on East Fourth Street. The ad emphasizes serving builders with a broad range of supplies and emphasizes customer satisfaction.
A classified notice lists eight room houses on Richardson Avenue and North Main Street, a five room house on South Lea Avenue, and a variety of land options near Cumberland Town site and town environs. Describes modern conveniences, good locations, and bargains on 80 acre and 10 acre plots with artesian water and fair valuations. Includes several residence lots in town at fair prices.
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