Old Settlers Reunion Notes and Roswell Fair Outlook
The Roswell Record discusses Old Settlers reunion plans with committee appointments, invitations and photo projects, plus concerns over the Roswell Fair's viability this fall. It notes past law and order leaders like Captain Poe, and reflects on local politics, demographics, and volunteer efforts shaping the community's memory and future events.
Southern Man Helps Yankee Friend in New Mexico
A tale from Roswell recalls a Southern man who sheltered a Texas fugitive and helped him start anew, earning lasting gratitude. The note contrasts Southern courtesy with wartime bias, recounting a store confrontation that ended with calm, and mentions the Old Settlers' Society and local lumber commerce.
General Directory of County Officials
Clerk and Recorder F. P. Gayle. Supt Pub Inst. Probate Judge J. M. Reid. J. T. Evans Reeve. W. R. Kenney. County Assessor Jnc. C. Peck. County Commissioners First Dist W. M. Atkinson. Second Dist Thos D. White. Third Dist N. J. Fritz. County Physician E. H. Skipwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Evans Reeves
W. R. Kenney
Jnc. C. Peck County
N. J. Fritz
E. H. Skipwith
City Officials and Ward Leaders List in 1900s Record
A fragmented roster lists city council members, officers, and ward leaders. It names J F Hinkle as president of council, Geo L Wyllys city clerk, Fred J Beck, Lucius Dills as city physician, W W Phillips city marshal, J J Rascoe police, M W Witt, W L Ray city attorney, DCAVONROT, J H Taylor PONCE SING, plus members Frank E Brooks and others. Fire chief John T Kelly and ward representatives are included.
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J. F. Hinkle
Council
Geo. L. Wyllys
Fred J. Beck
K. K. Scott Shoote
Lucius Dills
W. W. Phillips
J. J. Rascoe
M. W. Witt
W. L. Ray
Dcavonrot
William Fyffe
J. H. Taylor
Ponce Sing
J. B. Bailey
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
Local Land Office Officers Listing
The text lists officers of the U S Land Office including President G A Richardson Vice President F E Cahoon Second VP Harold Hurd Robt Kellahin J A Graham Treasurer Secretary and Register Receiver with unclear additional marks. The fragment references official roles and names in a historic land office context.
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G. A. Richardson
FE. A. Cahoon
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Harold Hardees
Robt. Kellahin
J. A. Graham
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Executive Committee Members Named in Organization Roster
President s5. 3. W. M. Atkinson serves as Vice President Otto Hedgcoxe and Lucius Dills listed among officers. Additional members James Hamilton and J. W. Stockard named to the Executive Committee in the observed roster.
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W. M. Atkinson
Otto Hedgcoxe
Lucius Dills
James Hamilton
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