Dexter resident A Walker visits the city today
A. Walker of Dexter was in the city today, seen in local crowds and errands, reflecting routine civic activity.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
4
A. Walker of Dexter was in the city today, seen in local crowds and errands, reflecting routine civic activity.
R. L. Owen arrived from Corons last night on a business visit to the city, meeting local officials and discussing potential transactions.
The Virginia Inn advertises its home hotel services offering board and rooms. Contact details reference 5012 for inquiries and reservations.
Father Christmann went to Clovis this morning to conduct Sunday service. Mrs. Birdie Mason and three children left this morning for a visit with friends in Amarillo.
C. C. Chapelle of Chicago arrived last night on business with the Roswell Gas and Electric Co. in connection with local utility matters.
A dining feature promotes Sunday dinner at the Virginia Inn and touts a first class meal. The notice invites patrons to enjoy a premium dining experience with attentive service in a refined setting.
J. H. Mook and Otto Baumer left this morning for the Yellow House ranch to spend several days. Dr. T. C. Bass of Abilene, Texas arrived last night for a visit with friends and to look after business.
I M Knittle left today to return to Elida after spending three days visiting friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs S W Clare and their son Jesse arrive from Meek in the Capitan mountains for a short stay.
Mrs. T. L. Sipes and her children left today for their Pecos home after a visit with local friends.
Mrs. C S Lusk travels with her son Ewing and daughter Miss Nettie this morning to their ranch near Elkins, heading for a rural family stay.
Mrs S W Goding of Spokane Washington arrived last night to reside with Mr and Mrs H Egleston establishing a new home here for the couple.
John Kimbrel, employed in the transfer business for several months, departed this morning to pursue a claim near Elida.
Miss Irma Brockelman went to Carlsbad this morning to serve as stenographer in the Merchant murder proceedings.
J. and Mrs Gilkeson and his sister arrived home after a short journey up the road with a trip to Mineral Wells.
J D Cully and Co plumbers offer scientific plumbing at reasonable prices with satisfaction guaranteed at 521 N Mair contact phone 118.
Mr and Mrs W R Bass and Glenn Larkin of Tulsa Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Wallace Foreman of Sapulpa Oklahoma have been here eleven days.
Visiting Capt. J. A. Foreman and relatives left this morning for home. The party will pass Amarillo Texas Central and Wichita Kansas Guyman Oklahoma. Toney completed the entire journey by auto. Mr. and Mrs. Bass accompany their two sons.
For the next 10 days only, initial customers can get a nice linen cloth-finish box stationery set for 25e. Window display at Ingersoll Book Stationery and Art Co. 47tf.
J. F. Patterson has returned from Mineral Wells where he pursued a settlement over wealth with his wife and left her greatly improved.
Mrs. O O Skipwith departed this morning for Clovis, concluding a weeklong visit with Luther Brown and family.
Phil Sheridan, who spent eight days on business for the Sheridan estate, departed this morning for Paola Kansas.
Captain and Mrs. F M Hull depart this morning for McKinney Texas following a several week visit in Carlsbad.
Mr and Mrs Burl Bigelow arrived from Dayton to spend several days while Mr Bigelow undergoes eye treatment.
A brief notice highlights the Virginia Inn offering rooms and meals described as the best in town. The ad notes the location at 5012 and positions the establishment as a top local choice for lodging and dining.
James McGuirk a wool buyer from Boston arrived on yesterday's auto stage from Vaughn and will remain in the local market for several days.
R. C. Horner and his sister Miss Marian departed this morning for a stay of a month or two at their former residence in Parkersburg West Virginia to visit the old homestead and familiar scenes backed by family ties.
Mrs C J Gorman formerly Ila Odem arrived from Alvord Texas for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs C E Odem.
Mr and Mrs M A Roach depart Decatur Alabama after six months in Roswell for an outing and sightseeing trip.
Notice to Realty Dealers states that all property is withdrawn from the market by Mrs. C. S. Doss. 4913.
T. N. Espe, special agent for the U. S. Land Office, departed this morning for headquarters at Santa Fe following several days in the area on official business.
John S. Hinkle returned to his Hagerman home after a day spent here campaigning as a Democratic candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention.
Dr and Mrs W J Raynor of St Paul Nebraska left this morning for home after spending a week at Artesia where they have an improved irrigated farm.
F B Schwentker president of the Albuquerque Commercial Club and representative of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co arrived last night for a several day stay in Roswell. Save time and money Record Ads.
Mrs. Robert K. Fleming drove to Cloudcroft via Vaughn after learning her son Courtland Fleming, who had been at Elk for health reasons, had grown worse and was transported to Cloudcroft for treatment.
Dr W C Alexander pastor of the First Presbyterian church came back tonight from Atlantic City where he spent his summer vacation with his wife for her health Mrs Alexander will remain longer on the coast as she is improving nicely.
Willis Anderson and Cecil Bonney left Roswell for Palo Alto to enter Leland Stanford University this winter. Both are year’s Roswell High School graduates and promising local youths with Bonney native to Roswell.
A reader praises Virginia Inn for value with hearty meals and generous portions. The note highlights affordable prices and consistent quality at the popular dining spot located on 5012.
Extracts from a real life story of a circuit preacher's wife provoke thoughts on guilt and salvation as a pastor previews a review. A special Sunday dinner at Virginia Inn follows the review at the M E Church. A young woman seeks a bank position with bookkeeping and stenography skills and references.
The Caaves County Board of Commissioners met on August 26 1910 to appoint election judges for the delegates to the Constitutional Convention across twelve precincts Roswell South Roswell Hagerman Lake Arthur and other locales. The board also ordered elections to follow pre1909 law and to return railroad ballots by express where possible. The Aug 27 session approved two contractor payments for courthouse work and adjourned.
The New Mexico Conference and Territorial Camp meeting of the Seventh Day Adventists will close tonight after a successful session in Roswell. Baptism was celebrated this afternoon with 25 to 30 conversions reported. The annual election of officers was held and all business cleared up.
The case of C. L. Tub Wilson before Justice A J Welter ended with a guilty verdict for possession of liquor for sale. The defense moved to dismiss. the motion was overruled, no evidence was offered, and Wilson was fined $100 plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with notice of appeal.
For sale this property includes a dairy and apiary with 40 acres of alfalfa land on Berrendo four miles northeast of town. Terms available.
The status was read and by unanimous vote ordered published. The City Supervisor recommended relocating lights at Main and Albuquerque to Pennsylvania and Hendricks streets, referring the matter to the Water, Light and Sewer Committee for investigation. Recess subject to call. August 26, 1910. av G. M. Williams, City Clerk.
Ill M H Brasher Supt City Schools requests rates for housing teachers this year. He seeks families in town willing to provide board and work help before and after school hours in exchange for room and board for deserving girls. Names of interested families invited.
H S Saunders administrator of Elizabeth M Kemmel estate files final account in the Clerk's office of the Probate Court for Chaves County New Mexico. Judge J T Evans fixes the first Monday in November 1910 for hearing objections and approving the account. Dated August 26 1910 R F Bablard Clerk.
Registration books for the coming constitutional convention election were closed last night under a law that ordered permanent closure. The move affects voters and candidates seeking to participate in the pivotal election.
Voters prepare as a short campaign window ends ten days before the upcoming election set for September 6. The pace quickens as candidates finalize messages and voters consider issues.
Maximiano Ribera aged 69 died yesterday afternoon at five at the Barerra home in Chihunahua addition of old age. Funeral at two this afternoon from the Barrera home. Burial at South Side cemetery. Friends are thanked for kindness and flowers in recent days. Signed Nelle E Mason Nelle G Mason Mr and Mrs J T McClure.
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