Lucius Dills Consolidates for Justice of the Peace
Associated Press announces Lucius Dills and Conilidate seek Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, subject to voters will at the polls.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
Associated Press announces Lucius Dills and Conilidate seek Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 1, subject to voters will at the polls.
Washington reports that Republican leaders expect the tariff bill to pass the House by mid spring with an April report and aim for a final signature by July. The piece compares to the Dingley bill of 1897 and notes differing views among Republicans on urgency and scope for next year’s legislation.
The House and Senate committees craft the 1909 tariff with focus on reducing burdens for consumers. The debate pits consumer relief against producer interests as John Smith and William Jones symbolize opposing views. The Republican majority aims to balance duties to satisfy both sides while addressing widespread consumer impact.
An entirely new line of Boy's and Girls' books by top authors offered at popular prices. Pick up one of our circulars from Ingersoll Book Stationery and Art Co for details and options.
Trustees of a Baptist church have contracted Apollo club to stage Lillian Nordica on January 11 in the new church building. About seven hundred seats at 2.50 each aim to cover expenses with a possible $100 surplus to the Associated Charities.
Local Episcopal mission members push to build a five or six room rectory on the church lot at West Fifth. They aim to raise one third locally, one third from church friends elsewhere, and borrow the remaining third. Bishop Kendrick’s visit has given momentum, though active work is not yet underway during his stay through Thursday morning.
Ten people died and about fifty were injured when a passenger train and a freight train collided inside a tunnel between Brive and Limoges in France. The wreckage caught fire and many victims, including the passenger train's engineer, burned to death.
Readable text notes a pair of Stine's shoes linked to His Xmai item. The brief mentions a gift or sale context and references the familiar name in a holiday shopping snippet.
T. F. Cazier has entered a contract with the county commissioners to grade a substantial road stretch between South Spring and Dexter with work starting immediately. He will also undertake several smaller grading projects related to reservoir construction.
The cream of copyright fiction and standard works of recent years are offered at 65 cents. The Big Sellers attract buyers who purchase by the dozen or for single parties at Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co.
James Burton Dubbs Harris and George Morris were tried by Justice Welter for playing cards for money in a private Alameda street residence. They were found guilty and given a fifty days jail term suspended during good behavior.
The undersigned will receive bids at their office until 3 p m Saturday December 19 for the erection and completion of an addition to St.
Plans and specifications for Marys hospital in Roswell North Carolina are on file. Bids must include a $50 certified check to Sister of the Sorrowful Mother as guarantee of contract entry with bond. Owners may reject any or all bids. 12 15 08. 4714 J M Nelson Co Architects.
The Artniory Board faces a shortfall of 850 to complete funding for the new building on West Fifth Street. They urge immediate donations from the public after a donor source failed to deliver the final thousand.
A Pecos Valley Trading Company notice advertises coal priced at ten dollars per unit, with the deal labeled as the best value. The ad references the 4913 listing and promotes the sale through the regional merchant.
Arrangements are under way to establish a Roswell chapter of the Sons of the Revolution. Eligible men must show direct lineage to Revolutionary forefathers. Applicants should submit names to T. A. Cahoon, Harold Hurd, or Col. C. E. Baker, who hold eligibility blanks and information.
Robert F. Asplund, secretary of the New Mexico Oratorical Association, asks Supt. M. H. Brasher to judge thought and composition in the Higher Institutions Division at the Territorial teachers institute in Albuquerque this month. Brasher will accept, marking an honor for Roswell schools.
Mrs Guy Stapp and her infant left this morning to visit relatives and friends in Fulton Missouri for the holidays.
Roswell Seed Co reports Christmas trees selling quickly with another large shipment expected to arrive this week. Local dealers anticipate strong demand as households prepare for the holiday season, urging early purchases to secure stock.
A Tuesday afternoon reception hosted by Mesdames Aurelius Pruit and daughter at the Pruit residence on North Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street drew about two hundred Roswell ladies. Attendees wore pink attire and were greeted by hosts and guests of honor amid palm and geranium decorations, Mexican music, and a formal dining display. The event featured Ladies serving and pouring, with refreshments and graceful atmosphere reflecting a festive winter social scene.
Julius Peterson a German immigrant who arrived in 1900 owned and operated Roswell’s Southern barber shop next to the Merchants Hotel. He is now assisted by A D Dies after purchasing the shop, following earlier work in Roswell and San Francisco.
The gathering featured Mrs James Garrard delivering a timely Christmas topic, praised for wit and insight while attendance remained solid despite ongoing holiday shopping. The Tannehill sisters plan a card party Thursday night for a social gathering.
A call from the Central Committee orders all Justice Precincts in Chaves county to hold conventions for nominating one Justice of the Peace and one Constable to be voted on January 11, 1909. Justice Precinct No 1 committee men summon Democrats to meet December 19 at 7 30 p m at the County courthouse for the nomination.
Mr and Mrs N J Mammel and their baby left Roswell for Roxbury Kansas yesterday after a 2 12 month stay for Mr Mammels health He says his TB was cured and he has never felt better noting the climate here as wonderful and beneficial to his recovery
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