Drama and romance amid frontier rivalries unfold
In a frontier town Brant nurses wounds while Naida hopes for Hampton's recovery. Miss Spencer toys with attention as Moffat and McNeil vie for her favor and local mining interests clash, all set against social intrigues at the Miners' Retreat and Occidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Brant
Mr. Hampton
Naida
Miss
Mr. Moffat
Mr. McNeil
Miss Naida
Hampton
Messrs. Moffat
McNeil
Mr. Wynkoop
Occidental
Miss Spencer
Wynkoop
Moffat
Herndon
Rescue Plot in Carter Woods Draws Wild Theatrics
In a frontier spoof, Moffat and Long Pete Lumley plot a staged rescue of Miss Spencer from supposed road agents in the Carter woods. Real danger surfaces as Rev. Wynkoop lies near the scene while hidden savages and a dozen men await a dramatic confrontation on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Pete
McNeil
Carter Woods
Lumley
Moffat
Spencer
Occidental
Bill
Sandy Winn
Old Bull Mountain
Howard Wynkoop
Roswell Sealed Bids Sought for North Spring River Ditch Work
Roswell city officials invite sealed proposals for concrete lining culverts and earthwork along the North Spring River Ditch and Center Ditch. Bids due Sept 18 1907 with schedules itemizing three work divisions and bond requirements. Separate or combined awards possible. Also notes on local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
City Council
North Spring River Ditch
North Spring River Center Ditch
Roswell, N. M
Arthur Stevens
Roswell N. M
Demurrers Filed in Land Fraud Suits by Territory
The Albuquerque Journal notes the territory’s demurrers in federal land fraud suits against the territory and former officials. The United States seeks to overturn deeds of timber tracts sold to American Lumber Company and Clark M. Carr, arguing lands were fraudulently disposed. The lumber firm faces a temporary injunction against further cutting as cases proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque Journal
United States
Congress
Ormsby McHarg
Peyton Gordon
American Lumber Company
Clark M. Carr
Otero
A. A. Keen
George W. Prichard
A. B. Fall
R. ©. Gortner
Carlton and Bell Abstracts in Pecos Valley
Chaves County Abstract Co led by F P Gayle offers the most complete set of abstract books in the Pecos Valley with twenty five years of experience and prompt reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton & Bell
Pecos Valley
Chaves County Abstract CO
F. P. Gayle
Local Markets Advertise Fresh Meats and Groceries
T. C. Meat Market, U. S. Meat Market, and Star Meat Market promote fresh meats and staples. Star Market touts corn fed beef and general meats at 123 N Main St. Phone 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Meat Market
Star Meat Market
N. Main St
Fire insurance ads promote safe coverage from Malone and Kel lahin
R L and T H Malone offer fire loss protection from an office over First National Bank with phone 262. Kellahin and Calfee advertise reliable fire insurance, and The Daily Record prints local and world news via Associated Press at 303 N Main St, 50 cents a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. & T. H. Malone
First National Bank
Kellahin &Calfee
Daily Record
N. Main St
Associated Press
T. M. Rabb's Shop Blacksmithing and Wood Work
Local tradesman T M Rabb advertises blacksmithing and wood work with rubber tires and horseshoeing as specialties. Popular copyrights offered at 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEXAS
T. M. Rabb
Bryan on Centralization in Roosevelt Plan
William J. Bryan criticizes President Roosevelt for proposing national incorporation of railroads and interstate corporations. He says the Prov insetown address reveals a centralization scheme and warns states may lose power to federal control. Bryan predicts Democratic opposition to centralization and federal remedies that override state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Provincetown
Kirby's Bottling Works advertisement on Main Street
Local ad for Kirbys Best soft drink urging readers to phone 163 for a case and referencing R H McCune in Patterson's easy payments program on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby’s Bottling Works
Main St
Hardware stores advertise supplies and prices
Enterprise Hardware Co offers builders hardware carpenter tools stoves ranges and kitchen utensils at live and let live prices at 322 N Main. W P Lewis Hardware Co claims to be the largest house in the West with polite attention and complete stock at First and Main, inviting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Hardware Co
N. Main
W. P. Lewis Hardware CO
West
Lowans to Picnic at Hagerman’s South Spring Ranch
Arrangements set for attendees to meet in the Hagerman area at nine o clock Wednesday morning and proceed as a group to the picnic grounds. Transportation via automobus will be provided by Mr Muncil with a trip to the grounds at 11 30 then return in the evening.
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Percy Hagerman
Colorado Springs
South Spring
J. M. Blacock
Cleo
Artesia
Teachers ‘Institute
Hagerman
Court Yard
Munc
Roswell Business Directory Ad Notices
Roswell drug and jewelry firm claims status as oldest drug store in Roswell. Daniel Drug Co advertises as headquarters for drugs wallpaper paints varnish. K C Dye Works offers cleaning and pressing. Angell provides phone 517. Bernard Gunsul Electrical Contractor at 303 N Main, agent for General Electric with all electric work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Drug & Jewelry CO
Roswell
Daniel Drug CO
K. C. Dye Works
J. H. Angell
N. Main
Agent General Electric Co
Roswell Jewelers Advertise New Shop and Repairs
Roswell offers two jewelers L. B. Boellnder and C. Feinberg. Boellnder promotes cut glass, hand painted china and diamonds while Feinberg at 203% N Main St. showcases a swell line of jewelry and repair services with all work guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morrison
Sterling
L. B. Boellnder
N. Main St
Local Lumber Advertisers in Pecos and Roswell
PECOS Valley Lumber Co offers lumber shingles cement paints varnish and glass. ROSWELL Lumber Co claims to be the oldest lumber yard in Roswell offering building materials and paint. KEMP Lumber Co invites calls for lumber shingles and related supplies on East 4th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Valley Lumber CO
Roswell Lumber CO
Roswell
Capital Life Insurance ad promotes Western Co benefits
Denver based Capital Life Insurance Company markets as a Western company for Western people. Claims largest dividend payments and urges customers to see policy options before buying. Horace A Lay named manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Col
Western Co
Horace
Dilley Furniture Co Swellest E H Williams and Co Men’s Furnishers
Advertisement notes Dilley Furniture Co and E H Williams & Co as premier men’s furnishing stores in the Pecos Valley promoting exclusive offerings and trusted names in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilley Furniture CO
E. H. Williams & CO
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Bob Hampton
Randall Parrish
Cos
Phoebe
Plain
Long Pete Lumley
Tne
K. K. Scott
Mineral Wells
Tex
Tannehill
J. T. Roberts
Wichita Falls
Lou Sherrill
Greenville
J. W. Thomas
W. R. Manley
Lake Arthur
Jasper Garrett
Cloud, Tex
J. W. Turknett
Harold Higday
Malaga
A. G. McElhinney
E. D. Vandeventer and Son
Laddonia
W. M. Hurst
Kansas City
Dexter
Cc. H. Roberts
Edmond, C. T
Lakewood
C. H. Lane
Julia
Gilkeson
Omaha
J. Scott
John Venable
Second Judicial District Court
E. W. Dobson
E. A. Kent
Emporia
Kan
Albany
Trade Directory
J. M. Nelson
Architects
O. C. Nelson
J. M. Nelson CO
Oklahoma
U. S
Fire Insurance
Hess & CO
Walton
Public Service Corporations
Western Grocery CO
Cash Grocery
Prunty & Proprietors
Gordon
Grain, Fuel & Hide Dealers
Roswell Wool & Hide CO
Roswell Trading CO
East Second St
Ingersoll’s Book Store
Bryan
Brunswick Balke Coll. Co
Geo. B. Jewett
Building and Loan Associations
R. H. McCune
Patterson
Harness
Roswell Hardware CO
Weade
Hotels
Postoffice
EL Capitan Hotel
Depot
Grand Central Hotel
Woodruff & DeFreest
Shelby
A. H. Utterback
Roswell Hotel
Garrett & Sparks.— Contractors
P. O
Department Stores
Jaffa, Prager & CO
Joyce-Pruit CO
Iowa
E. F. Hardwick
Clovis
W. S. Davisson
Daud Patrick
D. Y. Tomlinson Jr
W. R. White
Carbon, Tex
W. C. Fleming
Carbon
Horace Batton
G. W. Kendall
McKinney, Tex
R. M. Love
Pecos Valley Land Company
Des Moines
V. O. McCullum
H. H. Burt
Goldfield
Nev
Dye Works
Bernard Gunsul
Bernard Pos
the Daily Record
China
Edward A. Finnegan
Garst
Gilmore & Fleming
North Main
Nell R. Moore
Nat'l] Bank
Morrison’ Bros
Ther Roswell Produce & Seed CO
Peeler Shoe Store
Peters and Stetson Shoes
C. Feinberg
New Jew
MAKIN
Roswell Tent City
Sana
Pas #4
You Right
East 4Th St
Life Insurance
Mens’ Furnishers
Russell & Brown
East 2Nd Street
E. A. Finnegan
Garst B’ld’g
T. E. Presley
Oklahoma Block
Navajo Block
W.C. Reid
Dé. M. Hervey
Reid & Hervey
Tom
Alameda
U. S. Fidelity
Tailors
W. P. Wwood
North Main St
Robert Ballard
Undertakers
Dilley & Son
Allery Furniture CO
North Main Street
H. C. Long
Texico
Mr. Long
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