04 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
1
A thousand residents from Roswell and surrounding areas gathered Sunday at the New Sisters Hospital site on South Main for the corner-stone ceremony. Mayor J F Hinkle introduced Hon Herbert Igerman who urged broad Catholic and Protestant support, praising the Sisters of Mercy and the Pecos Valley climate as keys to public health and regional prosperity.
A fragment from a 59th Congress session discusses honoring seekers and addressing material comforts to encourage health and life prospects. The note suggests once treated, many will stay, become good citizens, and contribute financially to the country. Obscure context ends with a noon deadline note.
Washington reports outline initial Congress activities with Hepburn proposing fast access to Canal construction funds. House focuses on organization and seating, while rail, immigration, tariffs, and other major issues are slated for debate. Roswell carnival and Knights of Pythias updates follow in local notes.
The Pecos Valley Teachers Association at Artesia held its annual election on Saturday closing the meeting. Results: President W. M. Heiney superintendent of Carlsbad City Schools. Vice President B. F. Brown of Artesia. Second Vice President Edith Rodkey of Roswell. Secretary and Treasurer Anna Gilson of Carlsbad. Executive Committee led by J. M. Powell of Roswell.
Grafters and tricksters allegedly flood the courts as big schemes unfold. Investigators warn of widespread fraud and demand stricter oversight. Officials urge public vigilance and legal action against suspected culprits.
New York December 4 Senator Armstrong head of the life insurance investigating committee said the panel aimed to finish by December 31 but reserved that a January 3 legislature convening would not extend the committee’s life. Carrie Skillman secretary and other members noted the potential for continued inquiry beyond year end.
A committee led by Mayor J F Hinkle is set to arrange an excursion to Santa Fe for the inauguration of Governor Hagerman on January 22. Members include W C Reid Cahoon L K McGaffey J A Graham Col Willson and Chas Bremond. The plan invites Military Cadets Co B and as many citizens as will go. The meeting notes also reference a committee to continue until the legislature halts the investigation by joint action.
The Dixie Carnival Company came in Sunday night on the delayed train which arrived at twelve o'clock.
A local ad advertising a Cole's Hot Blast Heater for 12.50 in place of 25, with exchange option. It invites customers to trade in old stoves and heaters. Contact R. Mak in at 109 Main Street or call 227 for details.
Don’t forget Western Grocery Co They carry a complete line of staple and fancy groceries at the lowest prices All fresh goods All novelties in season 36 5t Something New Home rendered lard 2 for 25c Pure Pork Sausage 2 for 25c Pork Chops 10c Pork Shoulders 3 for 25c One half block west of P O Phone 425 Albert Lee Prop.
CHAS J WEBERG experienced blacksmith opens a shop at 209 W 4th St offering all kinds of repairing buggies wagons and related work with promise of good work.
Advertising notice states all fittings from now until December 16 will be finished for Xmas with latest cards and mountings.
The ad promotes cheap railroad tickets to northern and eastern points from Bé613 and encourages shoppers to visit Park and Morrison's for a grab sale. A gold watch and diamond ring are offered as prizes, with grabs priced at fifty cents.
Local Roswell report from the U S Weather Bureau notes a max temperature of 48, min 20, mean 39 with no measurable precipitation. Wind from the southwest at 3 miles per hour and clear skies. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change.
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