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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
The Associated Press reports Dills is a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 1. The announcement states the race will be decided by voters at the polls.
Washington reports Southern lawmakers urge repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment while Democratic members of Congress see a potential Republican break in the solid North. Taft’s plan to attract the South faces protests tied to Reconstruction sins, with Democrats optimistic about future White House chances amid Roosevelt postmaster changes. Cr. W. Haynes returns from Greenfield. Payton's offers travel sets.
Ohio bank Citizens State Bank of Napoleon assigns to D D Donovan amid loan failures tied to German Insurance. In New Hampshire First National Bank of Somersworth faces cashier embezzlement charges, while directors seek bank examiners to consider liquidation despite reported profits.
Justice Precincts in Chaves county are ordered to hold precinct conventions to nominate candidates for Justice of the Peace and Constable. A Democratic convention for Precinct No. 1, including Election Precincts 1 and 2, is set at the County courthouse on Saturday December 19 at 7 30 p m to nominate for the January 11 1909 vote.
In Flushing on December 16 the state outlined its theory in the Thornton J. Haines murder trial. Prosecutors argue Haines masterminded the Bayside Yacht Club plot to kill William T. Annis, claiming he led the expedition and knew of the plan. Ed Andrews, a yacht club member, testified he saw Captain Haines shoot.
Testimony alleges Thornton Haines drew a revolver and restrained bystanders as Peter C. Haines Jr fired at William B. Annis in a Bayside Yacht Club boat incident. Police seek John Tanning as a witness. Swedish boatman cannot be found.
An advertisement from Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co promotes a new line of Boy and Girl books by leading authors at popular prices. It invites readers to request one of their circulars for more details.
The Salvation Army commandant invites public help to fund winter work and distribute Christmas dinners to worthy families in Roswell New Mexico. A letter dated December 16 1908 signed M I Henderson Captain urges passersby to drop donations in the street kettle to keep the pot boiling.
A terse ad from Pecos Valley Trading Co. offers coal at ten dollars, asserting it as the best value. The notice lists the price plainly and urges readers to purchase.
The City Teachers Monthly Institute will be held tomorrow at nine at Central School. The program includes addresses and lessons by Rev. Geo Fowler Miss Ew ing Miss Barton Miss Carrie Skillman Miss Dysart and others. All friends of schools and those interested in education are invited.
Federated Charities completes arrangements for a large charity ball to aid the Associated Charities. The Elks have agreed to organize the event named The Elks' Charity Ball. It will be held at the skating rink with patrones es to be announced later.
The Pecos Valley Trading Company offers top quality coal priced at ten dollars. Local buyers are urged to visit the store at 4913 for this value deal and to inquire about delivery options.
In Re Estate of Josephine Rader nee McCarty and Charles Smith McCarty applies to sell real estate. W A Dunn attorney. County Board of Horticultural Commissioners vs Arthur J Sneed filed by L O Fullen as county attorney.
Bids will be received at the bidders’ office until 3 p m on Saturday December 19 for the erection and completion of an addition to St Marys hospital in Roswell New Mexico Plans and specifications are on file. Each bid must include a 50.00 certified check payable to Sister of the Sorrowful Mother as guarantee of entering into contract with approved bond within ten days of award. Owners reserve right to reject any or all bids. 12 15 08 4714
A Lisbon dispatch reports the Portuguese cabinet has resigned and King Emmanuel is consulting party leaders to form a new administration. The developments come amid a political transition described as preparatory to a new cabinet.
J X Dunn and wife convey a strip 80 feet wide on the south side of blocks 11 and 12 Sunset Heights for road purposes. Jas W Turknett and wife sell to Evans & Bond for $1 and other value, 40 acres in 6-15-22 and 200 acres in sections 5 6 8 township 15 range 22, with additional half interest in 80 acres in 1 2-17-19, a 5-8 interest in 40 acres in 13-15-21 and 40 acres in 18-15-22.
The Order of the Eastern Star met at Masonic Hall last Tuesday evening and installed its officers for the year. Gertrude Dills W M Harry White W P Mary B Jones A M Mrs Mec Clure Con Jennie M James Asst Cond Inez V Chisum Sedy Lucy Lea Treas Mrs Buehly Chap Mrs Lusk Warder Lyman H Zachry Sen tinel Mrs Cowell Mrs Albert Mrs White Mrs Howell and Miss Julia Cooley headed the five points of the Star. Refreshments followed for a very enjoyable evening. The group notes the Eastern Star as a leading ladies fraternal body in the US and jokes about a billy goat rival.
Local shopper notes fresh and pure sweets from Luff's Candies now available at Payton's Drug Store in town. A brief item highlighting new stock and shop offering.
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