Ladies' Minstrel Benefit Night for Town Charity
A Thursday night minstrel is staged to raise funds for the town. Performers, likely local talent, present a program to support community needs and benefit residents through a charitable event.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1907
Page
1
Eddy County Democratic Reform Talk Prompts Salary Cut Debate
A historic Eddy county column urges Democrats to cap county salaries at two thousand dollars and push for economy and equal taxation. It argues current salaries exceed service value, calls for reform, and warns against political privilege influencing pay. The piece criticizes Santa Fe spending and promotes responsible leadership ahead of primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Cooper
Eddy County
Artesia
Boltser the Jeweler Sells It Cheaper
Local jeweler B Boltser advertises lower prices on items with a bold claim of cheaper offerings. The note appears as a brief sale listing in the page section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Boltser
Trial Opens In Anderson Versus Matheson Case In District Court
The district court begins hearing three civil cases this week with jurors summoned for the week. This morning W W Anderson vs John Matheson was taken up and remained in court all day as witnesses and evidence were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Anderson
John Matheson
Jim N
Raton Boast Inconclusive About Town Wealth
A Albuquerque edition notes Raton as a space-fill feature, claiming the town’s payouts reached over 15,000 dollars though population doubt persists. Roswell reports 6,000 post office receipts totaling 17,000 dollars for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Roswell
Strong Plea for Salary Salaries Instead of Fees
A reprint from the Artesia Advocate argues for paying salaries rather than fees for county officials. It notes local attitudes in Carlsbad and Artesia and suggests governance should resemble running a business. The piece applies broadly to county leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy County
United States
Carlsbad
Artesia
Artesia Advocate
Pecos Valley Adverts Tree Nursery Highlights Apple Varieties
Arte sia Nursery promotes 250000 home grown trees with twenty apple varieties as the only tree to plant in the Pecos Valley. The ad urges no risk in shipment and lists J S Highsmith as proprietor and Wyatt Johnson as salesman with contact 961f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Artesia Nursery
J. S. Highsmith
Wyatt Johnson
Carload of Oregon Apples at Roswell Seed Co
A carload shipment from Oregon arrived at Roswell Seed Co featuring apples. The consignment was unloaded at the facility located on 3412. No further details on varieties or quantities were provided.
Miss Meresa Thompson Highlighted at Southern M E Church
Notice urges attendance to Miss Meresa Thompson at the Southern M E Church on Wednesday at 8 p m. An incidental musical concert during the regular service Sunday night drew a large crowd and was praised as musically meritorious with all numbers sacred in character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meresa Thompson
M. E
Southern Methodist Church
Washington opens sixtieth session with brilliant assembly
The sixtieth session opens in Washington today with a brilliant assembly. Legislators gather in the capital as ceremonies highlight the new session and its policy agenda.
Senate adjourns in memory of late Alabama senators
The sixtieth Congress opens with the Senate adjourning immediately to honor Senators Pettus and Morson of Alabama who died during the recess, delaying the President's message. The House convenes with 365 members, Cannon elected speaker 207 to 54, while Willi ams is nominated by Clayton. The session proceeds as new members are sworn in and preparations for communications continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Pettus and Morson
Alabama
Fairbanks
Lead
Johnson
Morgan
Pettus
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Joseph G. Cannon
Clayton
John Sharpe Williams
Cannon
Bryan statement narrows Democratic presidential field
New York World poll of 76 Democratic senators and representatives shows 44 believe William J. Bryan’s recent statement eliminates all other candidates for the party’s presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
New York World
William J. Bryan
Roswell Tithe and Trust Company's City Home and Rice Farm Offer
Advertisement from Roswell Tithe and Trust Company inviting buyers for city homes or rice farms and offering 200d investment and loan services. The notice promises delivery of goods and loans to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Tithe and Trust Company
Dorris Found Guilty In Boaz Coal Theft Trial
R. E. Dorris was tried in district court on a charge of stealing coal from the railroad at Boaz. The jury found him guilty after Saturday afternoon deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Dorris
Boaz
Great Train Robbery At The Majestic Tonight
The article notes a major train robbery event at the Majestic tonight. Details are sparse but the focus is on the dramatic heist and its impact on local rail service and security.
Chasing Antelope in an Automobile
A humorous travel sketch describes an automobile trip from Torrance to Roswell New Mexico. The narrator imagines vast barren plains pine crested ridges and wolves watching a modern car guided by an expert chauffeur. The piece muses on the clash between modern transport and primal landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Torrance
Rock Island
Roswell
New Mexico
Dance at Military Institute Draws Roswell Guests
A large crowd attended the Military Institute social on Saturday evening with many Roswell youths plus regular attendees. Music was good the floor was perfect and dancing ran from early night until near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Military Institute
Roswell
A Carload of Oregon Apples at Ragwell Seed Co 3412
An evening note reports a dramatic rail incident described as a great train robbery at the Majestic tonight. Details remain brief and are focused on the sensational event.
Teachers of the Valley Plan Next Thanksgiving Meeting
In Roswell plans are set for the Associated Teachers of the Valley to meet here next Thanksgiving. The event aims to coordinate curricula and share teaching ideas across districts.
Roswellman Elected President at Pecos Valley Meeting
The Pecos Valley Teachers Association met in Carlsbad with about forty present from a 200 member base. Roswell's M. H. Brasher was elected president and Roswell hosts next year. An inter-scholastic oratorical and athletic group formed with W. S. Hicks as president and C. M. Botts as secretary. Carlsbad and Artesia high schools won basketball games. Roswell could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
C. M. Botts
Artesia
W. S. Hicks
Roswell
W. D. Harrison
Las Vegas Normal
Commercial Club
Territorial
Clark
Will Robinson
Methodist Church
Dr. Garrison
Las Vegas
Military Institute
Pioneer Indian Fighter Major Jacob Downing Dies at 77
Denver derived obituary reports Major Jacob Downing a pioneer and noted Indian fighter died yesterday at age 77. He was a long prominent figure in Indian frontier history and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Jacob Downing
Oklahoma Legislature Opens with Organizational Work
Guthrie Oklahoma December 2 The first Oklahoma state legislature convened today and spent the day on organization tasks as it began its session. Members moved to establish leadership and procedural rules for the new body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Elks Invite Roswell Members to Carlsbad Social
Roswell Elks received invitations to a Carlsbad Elks social tonight described as a chance to drive away the blues and ease financial stringency. The Carlsbad hosts expect a good time but Roswell members are not certain to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Roswell
Carlsbad
Best reader to appear at Southern M E Church in Roswell
The best reader that ever appeared in Roswell will be at the Southern M E Church Wednesday at 8 p.m. under the auspices of the N M M S. Prices 35c adults and 20c children. Three hundred titles popular copyright $1.50 books, 50c while they last. Also 100 titles latest fiction at list prices. See our window or come in side. Ingersoll Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istrel
Roswell
M. E
Ingersoll Book Store
Military Institute Football Team Returns From El Paso
The Roswell Seed Co. 3412 football squad came home Sunday morning after Thanksgiving play against Mesilla Park Agricultural College in El Paso. Players admitted soreness but explained how the game unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
the Military Institute
Mesilla Park Agricultural College
Lost watch between Roswell Trading Co and 9th Street
A lady reports a missing gold hunting case watch with a blue swastika fab between Roswell Trading Co and 9th Street. A reward is offered for its return to the record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Trading Co
9Th Street
Record Office
Bateman Resigns as Assistant to U S Attorney
U S Bateman resigned from his post assisting the United States attorney in the Tallmadge brothers prosecutions. He received a letter of acceptance from Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte Sunday morning. Bateman, appointed at the request of W H H Llewellyn, declined to comment on reports of a resignation request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn
Ben Tallmadge
W. H. H. Llewellyn
Las Cruces
Tallmadge
Charles J. Bonaparte
Bateman
Llewellyn and
Medter
U. S
Muney and Sons Buy Large Tract at Elkins
Roswell based Muney and Sons led by R. E. Muney acquire a fourteen section farm two miles south of Elkins from C. L. Tallmadge Southwestern Lands Company. They also purchase the Elkins townsite and plan immediate sale. R. E. Muney will assign transfer work locally and move management to Elkins with a branch livery stable. family remains in Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Nn. Muney
Elkins
Roswell
Severe fighting reported at Vladivostok in Russian unrest
The British steamer Port Maria, arriving Nagasaki, said fierce fighting continued at Vladivostok with about 250 killed or wounded. Revolutionaries warned of an uprising on December 2, Czar’s birthday, and hundreds were arrested. A 17 year old girl was among those shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Port Maria
Nagasaki
Vladivostok
Faenca
Live Stock Market Report from Kansas City
Live stock markets in Kansas City on December 2 show cattle receipts at 9.00 with a steady market. Southern steers bring 2.75 to 4.40, cows 1.75 to 3.25, stockers and feeders 2.15 to 4.40, bulls 2.25 to 4.00, calves 3.50 to 6.50, western steers 3.25 to 4.50, western cows 2.00 to 2.80. Sheep receipts 5,000 with mutton 4.25 to 5.25 and lambs 5.00 to 6.10. range wethers 3.80 to 5.00. fed ewes 3.00 to 4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Plant Acorns Walnut Pecans and Hickory Nuts for Profit
Advertisement from Inger Soll Book Store offering seeds and books. Mentions Satterfield-Murray Deere Oklahoma with 300 popular copyright titles at 1.50 dollars and 50 cents weekly, plus 100 latest fiction titles at list prices. Encourages visiting store window or inside for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterfield-Murray
Deere
Okla
Sunday Lecture at Majestic Draws 300
About three hundred people attended Rev. J. W. Smith's Sunday afternoon meeting at the Majestic theatre. Rev. C. F. Lonberg supported the program while Croft's orchestra provided music and the venue's projector images heightened interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Majestic Theatre
Miss Thompson Wednesday Evening Performance Likely Not To Be Missed
The notice urges readers to hear Miss Thompson on Wednesday evening as the season’s best offering. missing it means losing a premier event of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thompson
Board of Education Meeting Tonight at Seven O Clock
For land scrip see W. G. Skillman. The board of education meets tonight at seven o clock. A full attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Skillman
Board of Education
Arthur Medley Not Guilty of Murder
D B Jackson returned yesterday from El Paso where he attended the trial of Arthur Medley. The jury found Medley not guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Dan Williams at Van Horn Texas on July 16. Medley is son of George W Medley and formerly resided here with many Roswell friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Jackson
Paso
Arthur Medley
Medley
Dan Williams
van Horn
Tex
George W. Medley
Roswell
Governor and Solicitor General Visit Roswell This Week
Governor and the solicitor general are scheduled to visit Roswell this week, with a stop expected at municipal offices and a public briefing planned for residents.
Governor Curry and Hoyt to Visit Roswell on Statehood Efforts
Governor George Curry and Solicitor General Henry M. Hoyt plan a Roswell visit this week to assess Pecos Valley conditions for potential statehood. Hoyt, a top Justice Department official, would review cases tied to Cleveland Dodge and others indicted for coal land fraud as part of federal consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Curry
Henry M. Hoyt
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Sisterhood of States
Department of Justice
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New Mexico
Cleveland Dodge
Big Sunday at the Christian Revival
The Christian church revival packed the house both morning and evening with growing interest. One morning addions and seven at night brought total to thirty one. Elder Hill baptized sixteen candidates at Spring River on Missouri Avenue. A women only meeting at 3 pm drew a full congregation as Rev Hamlin spoke. Meetings continue nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Revival
Hill
Spring River
Missouri Avenue
Church
Mr. Hamlin
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
I thank all the kind friends who extended sympathy and assistance during my daughter Myrtle Clements illness and death and those who assisted at her funeral. Respectfully Mrs Amanda Adamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Clements
Kansas City Post editor dies after shooting
H. J. Groves manager and editor of the Kansas City Post died in Kansas City Missouri after being wounded November 23 by Gen Richard Horne in the paper's editorial rooms He was 56 years old O D Wood ward president of the Post Company was shot but recovering Horne released on bail and to be rearrested on murder charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
H. J. Groves
Kansas City Post
Richard Horne
O. D. Woodward
Post Company
Horne
Missouri
Roswell Weather Casts Fair Skies and Mild Temps
Local Roswell New Mexico weather report notes yesterday's high of 64 and low of 28 with a mean of 46. Precipitation 60, wind from the north at 4 mph. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with steady temperatures in the Roswell vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
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Woman's Club
Main Street
Bray
Anderson
Matheson
Raton
Russell
Oregon Appies
Roswell Seed Co
Washington Today
Democratic Party
Bryan
Goldenberg
el Capitan Mountains
Torrance-Roswell
J. Wwee
New Majestic
Dr. C. &. Lukens
DANCE
Institute
Oregon
Ragwell Seed Co
Ie Majestic
Brasher
Auxiliary Association For Oratory and Athletics
Lodge of Sorrow
Roswell Lodge No
U .S
Muncy and Sons
Sisterhood
Amanda Adamson
Strels
Price & Co
U. 8S
Weather Bureau
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