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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
Local notes from Roswell include visits of W G Case and B A Sleyster, jewelry ads by L B Boellner, and merchant notices. The U D C bazaar is set for Dec 11 at Allery's Store, with several residents traveling or returning from nearby towns. Also listed are poultry and market ads, a glass palace display at the rink, farm and land offers, and church choir practice announcements.
The New York World publishes a strong call for a full and impartial Congress inquiry into the Panama Canal scandal. It cites President Roosevelt’s remarks as misstatements and references the 1908 Inter Oceanic Canals Committee investigation blocked by William Nebon Cromwell.
Willis Anderson won the high school contest at the Southern M. E. church last Friday night among six contestants four boys and two girls He now represents Roswell in the territorial teachers meeting inter scholastic contest at Albuquerque on December 28 nine high schools will participate This marks Roswell’s first representation in the event Also notice two or three furnished rooms for light housekeeping by January 1st Box 683 4112
The Indianapolis News editorial attacks Roosevelt over the Panama graft claims, noting Roosevelt's assertion the United States paid $40 million to the French government, not to American citizens. The World counters with extensive details, alleging all Roosevelts statements are false and that he knew it.
A Saturday afternoon football game at the Military Institute grounds ended 27 to 0 in favor of the cadets. Roswell High School, fielding a second team, faced a large crowd of spectators in a lopsided contest.
Joseph Garnett aged 23 died Sunday afternoon at Hagerman. The report notes his death occurred at four o'clock and records no further details in the readable text.
C MARKET advertises buggy stock while Horns recruit hunters to Salt Creek. Guy H Herbert, Wilson, Tom and Rustler Loveless head two days of hunting, claiming a large mallard haul with five retrievers and plans to return with their kill. Renters are advised to consult R H McCune for building and loan services.
Independent Hardware Co recalls a resident who died after tuberculosis and will be buried at his sister Mrs Walton’s home. He was a jeweler briefly employed by L B Boellner. Funeral at Mrs Walton’s residence Thursday at 10 AM.
Mrs. John W. Poe hosted a large afternoon for Mrs. H. R. Morrow of Amarillo at West Seventh and North Kentucky. Upcoming events include Entre Nous Club today and a card party by Mrs. J. W. Willson tomorrow in honor of Mrs. Morrow. The Apollo Club concert at the Presbyterian church Friday evening is highlighted. C. M. Hester sells Richards Hotel to B. M. Wilkinson, who moves in December 16. Hester plans to relocate north of Roswell. Hugo Goldenberg returns to his ranch near Torrance after a short visit.
District court held a two day session with the Judkins versus Brice and others water rights case along the Black and Green rivers in Eddy County. Carlsbad representatives Brice and Stoutemyer are present for respective sides. A new suit Heethop versus Rubio an appeal from Precinct 4 Justice Court was filed in district court. Walter Long from El Moro ranch visiting several days. Maverick issue covers Military Institute battalion trip to Albuquerque Exposition and Irrigation Congress.
A dandy good deal scene advertises best for the price items and specials on shoes hosiery and harness care. Can axle oil for your buggy and harness dressing go for 25c per can with other offers near by.
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