Roswell Institute Session Continues with Many Teachers Present
The Roswell County Teachers Institute for 1907 resumes tomorrow after a morning session led by Prof Vaughan in grammar and literature and Prof Brown in arithmetic and school management. A list of attending teachers is published, including F. N. Anderson, Miss Alice Attenberry, Mrs. E J Beck, Miss Mattie Boone and many others. The day also notes local movements and visits, with several citizens traveling for business or returning from duties.
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Chaves County
Roswell
Finigo
Vaughan
Brown
F. N. Anderson
Alice Atteberry
E. J. Beck
Mattie Boone
M. H. Brasher
S. €. Burnett
Edith
Carhart
Frank Carroon
Georgia Champion
Mildred Clark
Supreme Court docket includes five Chaves county appeals
The Territorial Supreme Court adjourned term at Santa Fe lists five Chaves county cases among twenty three total. Appeals include United States of America vs Tallmadge, Pecos Valley and North eastern Railway vs Harris, Eagle Mining and Improvement vs Lund, James M. Cowles vs Hagerman, and Elgin Douhitt vs Bailey from Chaves district court.
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Territorial Supreme Court
Santa Fe
Chaves County
United States of America
Benjamin H. Tallmadge
Fifth Judicial District
Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company
F. H. Harris Et al
Appellees
District Court of Chaves
Eagle Mining and Improvement Company
Robert E. Lund
District Court of
Chaves
James M. Cowles
Appellee
James J. Hagerman
Appellant
Elgin Douhitt
Thomas J. Douhitt
Joshua B. Bailey
Chicken pie dinner benefit near Shelby Hotel
A chicken pie dinner to aid a building fund was held at the first door south of the Shelby Hotel on Thursday August 29. The morning southbound train was two hours late due to a dead engine needing assistance from Roswell. visitors Jess Newton from Texico and F S Peck from Hamilton Missouri arrived in Roswell for a few days.
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Shelby Hotel
Roswell
Jess Newton
Texico
F. S. Peck
Hamilton, Mo
Glen
N. M
Miss Eula Brown Visits Rockwall Friends
Miss Eula Brown of Rockwall Texas visited friends in Roswell last night. Miss Rena Honn with Miss Hattie Fitch hosted a party at 1301 North Main Street with music and cards and refreshments. City Curfew Law bans under nineteen from streets without a parent. strict enforcement urged.
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Eula Brown
Rockwall, Tex
Rena Honn
Hattie Fitch
North Main Street
Roswell
J. J. Rascoe
Alfalfa Prices Soar With Texas Demand
Alfalfa growers in the lower valley report a flood of orders from Texas buyers at ten dollars per ton f o b. Prices for loose hay jumped from ten to twelve dollars this week and are expected to reach about fifteen dollars per ton before winter, per the Carlsbad Argus.
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Texas
Carlsbad Argus
Chautauquas Arrive as Amarillo Travelers Pass Through Pecos
The Chautauquas will be held in the New Baptist Church basement. Mr and Mrs Avery Turner and Mr and Mrs J M Freeman of Amarillo passed through this morning from Pecos to their home in Mr Turners private car. Freeman is treasurer of the Pecos Valley lines.
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R. T. Burge
Hagerman
Georgia
J. L. Bell
G. N. Marshall
Col. Bell
St. Logis
el Paso
Carlsbad
New Baptist Church
Avery Turner
J. M. Freeman
Amarillo
Pecos
Turner
Freeman
Pecos Valley Lines
McClenny Farm Sold to Hastings Buyer for Forty Acres
Robert J. McClenny sold the forty acres east of town, formerly Mrs. McClenny’s, to T. A. McDonald of Hastings Nebraska for a high price. McClenny plans to move to the Pecos Valley and continue to reside here. McDonald will return to Hastings with his family and household goods.
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Robert J. McClenny
T. A. McDonald
Hastings
Neb
Reverend Davis returns from European trip to address Chautauqua
The Rev Edwin Emerson Davis pastor of the Presbyterian church, has returned from a two and a half month tour of northern Europe. They visited Glasgow Edinburgh the Lake District and London. Admission to the Chautauqua is 50 cents at night 25 cents in afternoon with children at half price. Dexter, N M and Pecos Valley land listings are noted in the notice.
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Edwin Emerson Davis
Europe
New York
Davis
Presbyterian
Glasgow
Scotland
Clyde
Edinburgh
England
Penrith
Keswick
Grassmere
Wordsworth
Lake District
Leed
London
Pipe Line Survey Moves Ahead on Rio Bonito
Capitan News reports Southwestern Railway engineers have camped on the Indian Divide to plan temporary tracks and switches for a ninety-foot dam on the south fork and thirty-five miles of 30 inch pipe to carry water to Carrizozo. A wagon road to the reservoir site will begin within ten days amid water rights protests and looming legal action.
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Capitan News
South Western Railway Company
Rio Bonito
Carrizozo
Indian Divide
Divide
South Fork
Bonito
Nervita Arrives in Roswell for Local Visit
Mrs. N Y Brown of Hagerman was in town shopping today as Nervita visits Roswell attracting local attention and shoppers.
Land deal near Lake Arthur targets 2800 acres
Kansas City capitalists are closing a deal on W. FE. Washington land within two miles of Lake Arthur. The plan is to divide into 160 acre tracts with artesian wells and sell to eastern and northern farmers, affecting Lake Arthur’s development. Zink's auction continues another week offering bargains. Mrs A J Nisbet hosted a small afternoon party in tribute to Mrs S J Roberts of Carlsbad.
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Lake Arthur
Kansas City
W. FE
Edwards to quit mercantile trade for sheep farming
C. H. Edwards announces a closing out sale at the New York Store selling dry goods shoes and clothing as he plans to leave commerce and pursue sheep and wool growing while remaining in Roswell. A large tract of water rich land is offered at 15.00 per acre. Several locals and visitors are noted including Miss Nell R Moore and Miss Ada Lee Crozier visiting while Mrs. J. A. Hart and Mrs. C. S. Riley return from a trip.
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C. H. Edwards
New York
Artesian Belt
Nell R. Moore
American Nat'l Bank
Hawkeyes Picnic at South Spring Ranch
Iowa residents from the valley gathered at South Spring ranch for a morning picnic. The Roswell group arrived by private vehicles while Muncy’s big auto carried one party member. Delegations from Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur and Artesia were due on the morning southbound train.
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South Spring Ranch
Iowa
Roswell
Muncy
Dexter
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Artesia
Court House
Bryan Replies to Taft Speech on Reform Issues
From the Paso Herald Lincoln Neb Aug 27 Bryan blasts Taft as a straddler on reforms and misrepresented his stance. He critiques railroads and trusts positions and notes Taft omits value appraisal and rate cuts while opposing a license system. The piece also includes a digest of other columns and historical reminiscences.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Taft
Columbus
Mining Man Buys Hagerman House in Santa Fe
W Tremaine Watson secretary of the Nevada Goldfield Mining Milling and Smelting Company now based in Santa Fe has purchased the residence of ex Governor H J Hagerman. The house one story adobe with cement facing is a palatial city landmark and Watson also acquired most furnishings. Hagerman spent about ten thousand dollars remodeling and furnishing it after taking the gubernatorial post. The price of the sale was not disclosed.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
W. Tremaine Watson
Nevada- Goldfield Mining, Milling and Smelting Company
Santa Fe
H. J. Hagerman
New Mexico
Watson
Hagerman
Roswell NM Sets September Vote On City Water Works Bonds
A special election is called for September 16 1907 in Roswell New Mexico to decide issuing city bonds of 125000 for water works. Only qualified voters who own taxable property may vote. Ballots read For the issuance of bonds or Against the issuance of bonds. Polling place at East door of Roswell Auto Company Richardson Ave and Second Street. Election officers appointed by City Council on August 14 1907. (SEAL)
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John S. Wise
Virginia
General Washington
George Douglas
Col
Roswell
New Mexico
City of Roswell
Roswell Auto Company
Richardson Ave
Second Street
City of
C. L. Wilson
C. W. Johnson
J. M. Peacock
L. Phillips
R. S. Hamilton
Big Fair Baseball Tournament Sets Prize Purse and Rules
The Big Fair Baseball Tournament in Albuquerque New Mexico runs October 7 to 12 1907. It offers $900 first prize $500 second prize and $200 third prize with no entrance fee. No town may field more than one club in the series.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
See Mrs. J Thompson for Sewing and Dressmaking
Announcement advertises plain sewing and dressmaking services by Mrs. J Thompson located at 333 East 5th. The notice includes a contact number ending in 3016 for inquiries and orders.
September Weather in Roswell Two-Year Summary
Roswell New Mexico records show September mean temperature 71 with 1905 warmest 71.4 and 1906 coldest 70.8. High 97 on Sept 16 1905. low 44 on Sept 19 1905. Precipitation averaged .56 inches. greatest month .64 in 1905, 24 hour peak .52 inches Sept 4-5 1905. Winds mainly from south and southeast. highest wind 27 mph Sept 21 1906.
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Montana
Roswell
New Mexico
Mr and E C Brown Visit Lake Arthur Residents
Mr and Mrs E C Brown of Lake Arthur were visitors here yesterday.
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Mr. and
E. C. Brown
Lake Arthur
Miss Cecil Greene Hosts Young Guests from Roswell
A South Spring party last night entertained by Miss Cecil Greene included a hay wagon ride chaperoned by Dr. George A. Lipp and Miss Alma McConnell. The horseback party later rode to Six-mile Hill and toured town, with many attendees listed and all reporting a good time.
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Cecil Greene
South Spring
Roswell
George A. Lipp
Alma McConnell
Mary McCue
Esther Hodgson
Ruth Smock
Eula Odem
Hollie Kinsinger
Maud
Marie Lewis
Viola McConnell
Lewis Smith Rollins Brown
Walter Holmes
Warren Cobean
Paul Bird
Will Lindstrom
Oscar Womack
Will Lewis
National Irrigation Congress to Convene in Sacramento
The National Irrigation Congress plans a large assembly in Sacramento on September 3. The event will feature high level officials including the Vice-President, Cabinet members, U S Senators and Representatives, governors and state legislators. Tickets for Chautauqua events are on sale at Payton's Drug Store.
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Payton
National Irrigation Congress
Sacramento
United States
Furniture and lease sale by Carlton and Bell
A one month old household furniture sale with no sickness in the family. Millice Dud ley and Wilson advertise discount options. Items available at 48 at Rooming House along with the lease for sale at a bargain by Carlton and Bell.
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Millice, Dudley & Wilson
Carlton & Bell
Temperatures and Weather Report for Roswell
Local report from Roswell New Mexico on August 28 notes a maximum temperature of 91 degrees, a minimum of 64, and a mean of 78. Precipitation is 0.0 inches with light north wind at 3 miles per hour and partly cloudy skies. Forecast not received.
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Roswell
N. M
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Acme
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Portales
W. P. Littlefield
Kenna
G. K. McClaren
George. M. Slaughter
Alice Adams
Brownwood
Tex
G. W. Smith
J. W. McCullough
E. N. Lawler
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Orelia
Zink
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Leon
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S. L. Overman
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el Paso News
This City
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Douglas, Wyo
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St. Louis
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Huntington
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Military Institute
Arthur Ingham
Auto Today
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Mr. Newman
Flagstaff
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Pecos Valley
Dexter, N.M
A. J. Nisbet
S. J. Roberts
Edwards
J. M. Bolitho
Wm. Dougan
Ada Lee Crozier
Mrs. K. K. Scott
J. A. Hart
C. S. Riley
W. J. Bryan
Paso Herald
the Chautauqua
Stalker
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Rules and Regulations
Weather Bureau
Ber
M. Wright
Miss Greene
U. S. Weather Sureau
M.wright
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