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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
3
The item list details Christmas gifts at Boellner's Jeweler and various local merchants. It notes ground bone for chickens, carving sets, toys, tricycles, and wagons, with multiple visits and travels by residents and customers to El Paso Abilene and other Texas towns.
Mrs. W. R. Wilson and her daughter Miss Alice Ray Wilson returned last night after visiting relatives in Mingus Texas for ten weeks.
Mrs. W. A. McVickers traveled back to Hagerman this morning after a short visit with Mrs. A. R. Teeple who accompanied her for a return stay. They spent Sunday at home with card games, Bible quotations, and light educational amusements for all ages. Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co.
G. C. Douglass J. Pp. Shinneman D. McVicker N. S. Sweeney N. S. Sweeney Jr. John T. Sweeney and Mr. Simpson of Dexter were here today on business.
A brief advertisement from Enterprise Hardware Company offers hot waffles as a change and markets waffle irons for sale, including a contact phone number 378 3612.
Mrs. J. W. Dudley and children traveled to Dexter to spend several days with P. P. Clark and family while Mr. Dudley goes on a business trip to Colorado City.
See the new child’s sets in silver this season at L. B. Boellner Jeweler as the shop showcases fresh designs and styles.
Miss Lela Wilson arrived in Roswell after ten weeks in Wichita where she cared for her sister Miss Effie Wilson whom she brought home last night for recovery.
Police from Artesia, led by marshal E. F. Cooper, pursued a man wanted in Artesia after leaving with a crew for El Paso and other Texas points. The note warns that selling meat without a license is illegal and urges buying from Independent Meat Co for lower prices.
W. G. Urton left this morning on a business trip to Kansas City. He will proceed to southern Texas and stay until the last of February or the first of March to enjoy the warm climate.
Adjutant General L. B. Boellner travels from Roswell after a two day stay. He arrived with Governor Mills and remained four nights in Roswell, citing fondness for the town. Also noted is an ad for solid silver tea spoons priced at five dollars per dozen by L. B. Boellner Jewelers.
For Cottonwood stove wood call A. H. Morriss at rural 242 rings. 16 a pound at The Independent Meat Co.
Mr and Mrs Claud Boone and Mrs Boone’s mother Mrs Carl Leopold returned to St Francis Texas after visiting Ida Grove Iowa for the funeral of the late Carl Leopold. They will stay a few days before continuing to Roswell.
Local ad from Enterprise Hardware Co at 362 reads Economy value for kitchen and home items. Visit for deals including waffle irons and related supplies. Xmag presents promotion style copy emphasizes best money value.
A rescue meeting at the Salvation Army citadel Friday night at 8:00 p m December 9 features songs prayers duets and readings led by Mrs E Graham Capt M Ames Mrs E S Wolgamot Mrs R Price Ensign Sainsbury Rev Mr Van Valkenburgh and Mr Howard Crawford. The event supports a Xmas tree for children and promotes an educational card game from Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co.
Arthur W. Bikker sues Susie E. Bikker for divorce in district court. E F Maxe sues G C Doug Lass J W Lowe and Josephine Cazier on a 374 dollar note. R D Bells justice court suit by O O Askren pro se against P C Jacoby for 100 dollars fee in city liquor cases. Hattie L Cobean seeks subscriptions renewals for Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and Woman's Home Companion, phone 166 3613.
Advertises engraved visiting cards in latest styles suitable for Xmas presents. Prices range from $1.50 to $3.75 per hundred including plate, offered by Record Publishing Co.
The Cemetery Association Bazaar will be held in the old post office building at Main and 3rd. It occurs on Thursday December 15 with doors opening at 1 pm. Cake and coffee will be served in the afternoon.
Washington reports that a Senate committee on manufacturing has issued a detailed study on cold storage and its impact on the high cost of living. The investigation cites Dr. Harvey Wiley and notes possible price manipulation and deterioration of foods from extended storage, urging regulation and standardized inspection methods.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opens a hearing in New Orleans to fix the status of top lines or short branch railways linking with interstate systems. Many millions in annual payments depend on the outcome, affecting common carrier definitions and rebates across the US.
In a New Orleans hearing the issue is whether tap line arrangements are common carrier routes or private commercial ventures. The case Star Grain and Lumber Company and others sue the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and others over rebates and divisions. Most tap lines in the South are owned by lumber firms, with others in mining districts and Central Freight Association territory.
Washington dispatch outlines a looming battle in the Sixty-second Congress as insurgents and Democrats contest leadership. Mann of Illinois and Smith of Iowa are floated for minority leader while Champ Clark is seen as likely to become speaker, with Berger of Milwaukee possibly leading the Socialist faction.
Classified ads list a 5660 acre ranch with 300 irrigable acres for sale or trade in Pecos Valley and a rooming house furniture sale. Also gentle riding horse for sale or with buggy, sewing jobs in town, trade of a Singer sewing machine for a delivery hack, and a chamber maid position in Roswell New Mexico with references.
The Southern Presbyterian Church women will hold a bazaar at the Allery building on Friday December 9 selling small cost items from five to ten cents. Proceeds support church activities. Chili sandwiches coffee tea and wafers will be served all day at 0. 3513 SR in red ee
By authority of the Constitutional Convention held in Santa Fe in October 1910, Governor Mills orders an election on January 21 1911 to decide whether the proposed New Mexico constitution shall be ratified as the state's fundamental law.
On January 21 1911 Territory of New Mexico voters will decide ratification of the proposed constitution. Citizens may vote for the Constitution or Against the Constitution in English or Spanish. Executive Office seal note signed November 22 1910 by Governor Mills and Secretary Jaffa.
The children of Katherine Audra'n Mackay’s class will give the first recital of the season Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Presbyterian Church. Admission is free. Friends are invited.
The Roswell aerie of Eagles held its annual officers election last Friday night with Frank Easton as Past Worthy President and J S Tea as Worthy President. Also elected were Will Davis Vice President Adolph Kliyvn¢g Chaplain F A Mueller Secretary Fred Carstensen Inner Guard Henry Carmichael Outer Guard Louis Rucker Treasurer R D Bell Julius Peterson and Frank Easton Trustees. Appears sweaters for young and old at the Economy 3218.
The Bonded Abstract and Security Company advertises capital of 50 000 dollars and offers guaranteed abstracts and titles, loans. Located at 207 North Main Street with phone number 87.
A collection of Roswell business listings notes DRUG STORES Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co as oldest drug store with up-to-date offerings. ROSWELL HARDWARE CO Wholesale and retail hardware and related items. THE ORIENTAL LIVERY AND CAB Line offers round-the-clock service. PECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO Lumber and building supplies. ROSWELL LUMBER CO Oldest Roswell lumber yard. Kemp Lumber Co advertises fine cedar posts.
W. S. Murrell offers piano tuning and repair with Chicago Conservatory training and guaranteed work. Also advertised are Dilley & Son Undertakers with private ambulance and H. H. Henninger embalmer and undertaker services with private ambulance. Phone numbers 569 and 28-2 rings.
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