Roswell Auto Mail Route Discontinued Sets Off Protests
The Roswell Auto Company received a letter from George L. Wood ordering the Roswell to Vaughn route to end by November 7. Citizens mobilize with remonstrances to preserve the line and protect two thirds of Roswell mail still delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Pecos
Central
Texas
Dallas
Wood
Roswell Auto Company
Rockafellow
E. A. Cahoon
Nathan Jaffa
Santa Fe
Andrews
George H. Peet
Washington
Mills
New Diversion Dam Planned for Northern Canal at Roswell
The Felix Irrigation Company awarded the contract to W J Irwin and Son to construct a new diversion dam with flood gates at the Northern Canal intake two to three miles east of Roswell. About 200 yards of concrete will be used and work starts tomorrow. Gravel availability nearby may affect the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Irrigation Company
W. J. Irwin & Son
Roswell
Body of Mrs Mulroy Arrives in Roswell for Funeral
The body of the late Mrs J H Mulroy will arrive in Roswell this afternoon with Mr Mulroy bringing it from Mineral Wells Texas. The funeral service is set for nine o clock tomorrow morning at St Peter's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mulroy
Roswell
Hit
Mulroy
Mineral Wells
Texas
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Boren and Clayton Wed at Kenna in Olive Couple
Joe Boren aged 47 and Mable Sus an Clayton 19 both of Olive north county were married at Kenna Sunday by W P Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Boren
Mable Clayton
Mable Susan Clayton
Olive
Kenna Sunday
W. P. Scott
Death of Mrs. L. G. King After Hospital Operation
Mrs. L. G. King of 205 North Mo avenue died at 1:30 Sunday morning at St. Mary's hospital following an operation last Thursday. The procedure was initially successful but complications arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. King
North Mo
St. Mary’s Hospital
Memorial for Mrs King in Dilley services
Mrs. King aged 45 years is remembered after a funeral held at Dilley parlors conducted by Dr P H Mc Dowell. She came with Mr King and son Damon King from Excello Missouri four years ago and will be taken tomorrow to the old home in Excello Missouri by relatives.
Wilson's Bondsmen Withdraw From Bond
Co. E. Odem and other bondsmen withdrew their names as security for John R. Wilson and he sought to arrange a new bond this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Odem
John R. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Governors Mills and Brooks Visit Roswell Area
Governor Mills and Adjutant General Brooks arrived Saturday night. They toured Carlsbad and Artesia and will return aboard the local freight for an informal inspection of the Roswell Light Battery.
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Mills
General Brooks
Wm. J. Mills
A. S. Brookes
Carlsbad
Artesia
Roswell Light Battery
Jury chosen for Barnard and Prather murder trial
The district court began selecting a jury for Ed Barnard and Minnie E. Prather accused in the Windsor murder on July 25, 1910. Six jurors were secured with a special venue returnable at four o'clock. Court adjourned from two to four o'clock in respect to the late K S Woodruff. The Townsend case earlier in the day resulted in a guilty verdict for buying butcher’s cattle without proper records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Prather
Dstrict
Ed Barnard
Ommie E. Prather
David P. Windsor
the Plains
K. S. Woodruff
J. S. Townsend
Townsend
Fight over Exposition location pits San Francisco and New Orleans
Washington debates the 1915 Panama Exposition site with strong bids from both cities. Governor Sanders of Louisiana leads New Orleans supporters while San Francisco advocates press their claims with detailed data. Rivalry mounts as congressmen hear hours of arguments, threatening a feverish clash between the two regions.
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Washington
San Francisco
New Orleans
Congress
Exposition City
Sanders
Louisiana
Crescent City
Do More With Your Christmas Money
Hattie L. Cobean promotes Christmas subscriptions for The Ladies Home Journal and the Saturday Evening Post. A three dollar offer sends 76 maga zines to any address, with 24 and 52 issues respectively. Subscriptions or renewals are urged to arrive promptly to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Hattie L. Cobean
Lard Deal at Independent Meat Co Sparks Interest
The Independent Meat Co advertises 10 pounds of lard for 1.25 dollars, highlighting a bargain for shoppers. The notice emphasizes low price and direct sale to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent Meat Co
Will hearing set for Lessa Mae Smith in New Mexico probate
An instrument filed as the last will of Lessa Mae Smith seeks probate in Chaves County NM. Judge J T Evans fixes the first Monday in January 1911 for hearing proof of the will. Also listed are warranty deeds recorded by Bonded Abstract Co including James McKeand to Simeon Williams and Hardin W Wallace et al to O M Pate with property descriptions and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessa Mae Smith
J. T. Evans
Chaves County
New Mexico
Territory of New Mexico
R. F. Ballard
Bonded Abstract Co
James McKeand
Simeon Williams
Mt. View
Roswell Elks Lodge Holds Public Memorial Service
Roswell Lodge No. 969 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual Memorial Service as the Lodge of Sorrow. About sixty members led a march to the Armory for a ritual service honoring seven deceased brothers, followed by musical tributes and an address by Judge William H. Pope contrasting with last year’s speaker.
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Roswell Lodge No
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Lodge of Sorrow
Elk Lodges
United States
Roswell Lodge
The
Elks
Fred C. Hunt
John H. Jenkins
Eugene A. Lohman
George M. Williams
Percy Evans
John R. St. John
Frank B. Curtis
Harry W. Walters
L. A. Brice
Hugh Lewis, Jr
Fred P. Gayle
Francis M. Jump
Kirby S. Woodruff
Curtis
Walters
Jump
Woodruff
Lodge
Mr. Woodruff
J. M. Nelson
Eva Nelson Artley
A. S. Trube
William H. Pope
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Santa Felodge
L. O. Fullen
Mr. Fullen
Elk Lodge
Judge Pope
Pope
Packing Cases Before Carpenter
United States District Court Judge George A Carpenter has been assigned to hear the ten Chicago packers on Sherman anti trust charges. The defendants are expected to seek a change of venue. if not, trial will proceed with a continuance date likely set today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States District Court
George A. Carpenter
K. M. Landis
Carpenter
Muney Returns to Elkins After Brief Visit
B. N. Muney came back to Elkins this morning following a short stay here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Muney
Elkins
Supreme Lodge of United Workmen meets in Louisville
About 150 representatives from twenty states attend the Supreme Lodge meeting in Louisville with the Degree of Honor auxiliary. The gathering centers on lawsuits and dissensions over financial burdens from heavy claims and recent court rulings and grand lodge secessions. Governor Carroll of Iowa is among notable delegates.
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Louisville
Supreme Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Gree
Supreme Lodge
United Workmen
United States
Governor Carroll
Iowa
Japanese Could Get Us Warns Of Pacific Coast Gap
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood warns Congress that Japan could easily capture the western United States coast unless Hawaii and Panama Canal zones are garrisoned. He urges abandoning interior posts, expanding infantry and field artillery, and concentrating troops on Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Pacific
Japan
Nippon
Wood
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Gulf
Woods
Fight for Eckert Millions Opens in New York
In New York on December 5 James Clendenin Eckert, the younger son of General Thomas T. Eckert, filed a protest in Surrogate's court against settling the will. The general left the bulk of his fortune to his elder son Thomas F. Eckert, who had married Minnie Bagan, once his mother’s maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas T. Eckert
Western Union Telegraph Company
James Clendenin Eckert
Gen. Eckert
Thomas F. Eckert
Minnie Bagan
Mrs. Eckert
Miss Egan
Eckert
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Mrs. Mulroy
Wilson
Hardin W. Wallace
O. M. Pate
Alameda
Hts
RITHM
Libby
Zink
Elks’ Lodge OF Sorrow
Shay
W. 4Th Street
A. D. Baker
E. M. Cornell
Notary Public
Mary A. Cobean
Record Office
Roxalll Store
Morrison Bros.’ Store
Haitschafner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Edwin Clapp
Morrison Bros. & Co
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