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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

4

Local Shoppers and Theatre Fans Attend Afternoon Events

R. H. McCune returned from a business trip south. Mrs. A. R. Teeple and Mrs. B. H. Wixom of Hagerman visited. Miss Frances Charless and Master Henry Charless returned from Ha german with Mrs. N. Y. Brown. The company drew a large, pleased audience. Maud Hollingsworth and Myrtle Hollingsworth starred. Reuben Warner and Ralph Standish earned praise.

R. H. McCune Frances Henry Charless N. Y. Brown Hagerman Maud Hollingsworth Margaret Knotton Myrtle Hollingsworth Polly M. A. Brewer Reuben Warner Earl Lighthawk Ralph Standish Alice Ardella L. Taylor Everman Charles Couch Ellen M. Andrews Nell

The Lost Paradise at The Majestic by Hollingsworth Twins

The Hollingsworth Twins Stock Company presented The Lost Paradise at The Majestic to a sold out crowd last night. The production opened with a rousing curtain rise and held attention through a dramatic final act.

The Majestic Hollingsworth Twins Stock Company

Real Estate Transfers In Roswell and Dexter Areas

J W Underwood transfers land to Mary Payne for 800 dollars a corner lot at Union and Delaware streets Roswell. M O Mills and wife to E W Gill for 100 dollars two parcels in Mills addition to Dexter. John Fenson and wife to Wm E Fenson for 2000 dollars twenty acres in 2011 24 and twenty shares in the Rio Hondo Reservoir Water Users Association.

J. W. Underwood Mary Payne Union Delaware Streets Roswell M. O. Mills E. W. Eiiland Mills Dexter John Fenson Wm. E. Fenson Rio Hondo Reservoir

Failure of New York brokerage firm

A major New York brokerage house suspended on the stock exchange amid investigations into late week trading. Assignee W. D Noel named for A. O. Brown & Co as assets and liabilities remain unreported. Chicago quiet as notices close trades with Brown & Co, market impact limited.

New York Stock Exchange W. D Noel A. O. Brown & Co Brown & Co F. F. Buchanan Thos. W. Lawson Boston Chicago Board of Trade

Orpheum Reopens With Monster Audience

After a two week closure the Orpheum tent theatre reopened before a record crowd. The management assembled a strong troupe and staged The Mansion of Aching Hearts with capable acting and notable specialties. The same play is scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night.

Orpheum

Call for Nineteenth District Democratic Convention

The Democratic district convention for the 19th Representative district will meet at Hagerman in Chaves county on Monday September 7 1908 at 1 00 p m to nominate a nominee for the 38th Territorial Legislature. Representation for Eddy Chaves Roosevelt and Lincoln counties is based on 1906 delegate votes with adjustments by county commissions. the Central Committee may fix a different representation. R D Bell chairman Fred J Beck secretary Roswell August 38 svvo swtf

Hagerman Chaves County Territory New Mexico Eddy Chaves Roosevelt Lincoln O. A. Larrazolo Congress Central Committee R. D. Bell

American Ambassador Struck by Cyclist in Mexico City

American ambassador to Mexico David E. Thompson was run down by a bicyclist in central Mexico City. He suffered a fractured arm and facial contusions. An X ray checked for additional injuries and his condition is not serious.

Mexico City David E. Thompson Mexico

Stage Robbery in Wyoming Reported Near Cody

A Cody Wyoming special says the stage running between Cody and Meers Wyoming was held up today and robbed of about 1500 dollars. Passengers were mulched but authorities do not believe highwaymen who robbed a Yellowstone Park stage yesterday were responsible.

Wyoming Helena Mont Cody Wyo Meters Wro Yellowstone Park

Milo Pierce Kicked by Horse at Bonney Ice Plant Event

Milo Pierce son of M L Pierce was kicked by a horse at an event at the Bonney ice plant. Witnesses describe the incident and medical aid provided on site.

Milo Pierce M. L. Pierce Tad

Dexter man awards tiling contract for irrigation project

M. M. Brunk of Dexter let a contract to Honda Stone Manufacturing Company to lay 1,000 feet of cement tiling for irrigating an 80 acre orchard near Greenfield. The work includes building a large cement tank to divert water.

M. M. Brunk Dexter Honda Stone Manufacturing Company Greenfield

Railroad agent Frank Rose relocates to Carlsbad with wife

Frank Rose, longtime associate of the New Mexico Eastern at Roswell, leaves his post as Carlsbad agent with his wife to establish residence there. His Rose Cottage at Fifth Street and Missouri Avenue is leased to Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, who will move in this week.

Frank Rose New Mexico Eastern Railway Roswell Carlsbad Mr. Rose Fifth Street Missouri Avenue George Williams

Dr. Rathbun to Build Office in Roswell

Dr. M. Rathbun plans to open a dental office in Roswell after leasing a lot from the Presbyterian church and accepting a contract with George Ady through Roswell Granite and Manufacturing Construction Co. The four room one story stucco mission style building will sit on 25 feet of West Third street and is designed for easy relocation. lease runs five years with extension option.

M. Rathbun Roswell George Ady

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JOY CE Pruit Company Wvvvv Ewes Lugal A. R Teeple B. H. Wixom Majestic Theatre Lew Gleason Mer Pecos Valley Drug Company Lawndale 1. C. Meat Market Fred J. Beck Secy Svvo S&wtf Orpheum Theatre Record Office Dr. Rathbun Cee
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