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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
4
Mayor Hinkle and Father Herbert oversee a Catholic corner stone ceremony for the Sisters Hospital. A copper sealed box contains documents, coins, and local papers while officials pledge equal care regardless of race color or religion. The hospital walls rise as Roswell advances on the project. Also noted is the death of C L Tannehill in Hebron IL, aged 81, brother of J Q Tannehill and father of Mrs Dilley. funeral held Sunday.
A new railroad line to Roswell is set to begin construction soon pending approvals. Officials from the railway company and local government confirm plans to connect Roswell with regional hubs, promising improved freight and passenger service.
A Dallas to Roswell rail line is slated with Judge S. T. Cochran of Rock Island Construction Company in Texas to let the contract. Construction may begin in about ten days, per a special Austin dispatch. Roswell’s Chamber head Judge G A Richardson notes the route via Dallas to Roswell, N M. Also, Ottumwa travelers Charles M Hedrick and Will F McCarroll arrived with their 10 horsepower Oldsmobile, after a 1300 mile auto journey from Amarillo, staying for the winter for health reasons.
Quoted lines reference Eli Perkins announcing an address in Roswell on December 15. An advertisement-like note mentions short hours in Kansas farming and a testimonial tone for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to cure weak constitutions in children, priced 35 cents, marketed by Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co.
Chicago Illinois December 16 to 23 1905 round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars. Tickets go on sale December 16 to 19 and are valid to depart Chicago through December 26.
Park and Morrison’s store closes Saturday night with a final grab sale drawing for a gold watch and a diamond ring, drawing held at the close of business.
C. P. Allen of Denver arrived to inspect the ground with plans to establish a local water plant. He traveled through the Roswell Oil Company network of Lee Reynolds, Isaac Canfield and C. M. Chipley to arrange the visit.
Advertising copy promises big savings on R. A. tickets, directing readers to 3613 Ingersoll's Book Store for purchase. The snippet underscores a sales pitch with a location hint and no further context.
Holiday stock arriving daily. See our window display. Ingersoll's Book Store invites readers to explore new titles and seasonal selections as store windows showcase fresh arrivals.
Z T Martin departs for a two week visit to Kansas City and Fulton Missouri. Frank Divers leaves for Campbell and Portales with C W Tandy of Virginia. Park and Morrison grab sale enters final week with urging to hurry. Mrs W A Johnson heads to Greenville Text to visit until after Christmas and will be joined by Mr Johnson. Rev George Hinson leaves for Durango Colorado and Farmington New Mexico with possible mission assignment pending.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and similar injuries claiming instant relief and healing in about one third the usual time. M D Burns is listed as agent and the notice notes mail closure for the North Bound trains at local time.
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