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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
3
Murphy rests in Willows as a mysterious rider appears in the dark. They ride north toward the Powder River and confront visions of a dead enemy, Brant, fueling fear and urging a swift escape with a wary companion.
A 27 year old telegraph operator died Monday of stomach and heart trouble at Hagerman after two months with the railroad. He came from Hamilton Ohio for his health and was a popular figure. No relatives could be reached due to a telegraph strike. Funeral services were held Thursday with Father Herbert presiding. Burial followed at Hagerman. Father Herbert has since returned to Roswell.
Carlton and Bell advertise the most complete set abstract books for Pecos Valley with twenty-five years of experience. Chaves County Abstract Co led by F. P. Gayle promises reliable and prompt service.
Local ads promote U. S. Meat Market with motto quality and Star Market at 123 N. Main St offering corn fed beef and various meats. Star Market lists phone number 56 for orders or inquiries.
R. L. and T. H. Malone advertise fire insurance protection from an office above the First National Bank at 303 N. Main St. Kelahin & Calfee represent reliable and safe insurers in the same notice.
An archival classified item presents ad copy for Western Grocery branding as the leading store and for Cash Grocery run by Prunty and Gordon with a strictly cash policy.
Roswell Wool and Hide Co advertises grain coal and wood供给 alongside buying hides with contact by phone 20.
T M Rabb offers blacksmithing wood work rubber tires and horseshoeing. Bowling billiards and pool equipment from Brunswick Balke Coll Co. Geo B Jewett proprietor. Kirby’s Bottling Works on South Main offers Kirbys Best by phone 163. R H McCune in Patterson’s harness store for loans or Homes on easy payments. Garrett & Sparks contractors builders painting and paper hanging P O Box 566-459 E 5th.
The largest house in the West advertises complete stock and right prices. Located at First and Main, W P Lewis Hardware Co invites customers with courteous service.
Woodruff and DeFreest take over the Grand Central Hotel promising the biggest and best, featuring sample rooms as part of the new setup. Roswell Hotel offers hearty meals and a welcoming fan while you dine, emphasizing improved service.
A compact Roswell commercial page lists leading jeweler Harry Morrison offering watches and jewelry, Dunn L B Boellner branded as Roswell’s best jeweler, C Feinberg introducing a new jeweler at 2034 N Main, and Makin's Second Hand Store selling granite ware and furniture at 109 Main with phone numbers.
Jaffa, Prager & Co and Joyce Pruit Co promote dry goods, clothing, groceries and ranch supplies as the largest supply houses in the Southwest offering wholesale and retail services.
Roswell listing highlights several long standing retailers and service providers. Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co calls itself oldest drug store with up to date offerings. Daniel Drug Co markets drugs wallpapers paints varnish. K C Dye Works offers cleaning and pressing. J Angell provides telephone contact. Bernard Gunsul Electric Contractor advertises as GE agent for electrical work at 110 North Main Street.
The Daily Record offers local news and AP world updates for 50 points monthly. It emphasizes concise reporting and community notices in a compact newspaper card format.
Roswell Electric Light Company promotes itself as the best light and power provider with contact numbers 131 and 150 for service inquiries and calls.
Pecos Valley Lumber Co lists lumber shingles doors lime cement paints varnish and glass. Roswell Lumber Co promotes being the oldest yard in Roswell for all building materials and paint. Kemp Lumber Co offers lumber shingles and more on East 4th Street with a customer friendly promise.
DILLEY FURNITURE CO and SWELLESTI E H WILLIAMS & CO advertise as the only exclusive men's furnishers in the Pecos Valley. The notice highlights their offerings and regional specialization.
Capital Life Insurance Co of Denver promotes itself as a Western insurer and the largest dividend payer. Manager Horace A Lay invites prospective buyers to compare policies and visit without obligation.
W. P. Wood offers tailor made suits cleaning and pressing at 118% North Main Street plus contact 409. Robert Ballard markets Reliable Transfer with downtown phone 224 and residence 426 for delivery and moving needs.
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