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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
2
Cadets at the Military Institute staged a lively Ar mory entertainment titled Trifling in Ranks. The show mixed drill work, capered by soldiers and end men in burnt cork, with music and minstrel style humor. It drew praise as one of the city’s best home talent productions.
Roswell New Mexico weather report shows yesterday high 62, low 32, mean 47 with zero precipitation. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with light northerly winds and temperatures near seasonal norms.
A Military Institute program concluded with a one act three scene comedy The Lady Cadets. Capt Thomas directed the cadets delivering a catchy farce with strong music and varied performances. Total attendance raised about 175 to 200 dollars at fifty cents a seat.
An explosion in the power house basement, likely caused by an electrical short, left John B. Guthier, an electrician, dead in hospital during the night. The death increases yesterday’s toll by one.
Chicago reports one side of holiday shopping with a "golden harvest" while thousands wait in cold for coffee and food. The McDowell coffee wagon feeds the hungry unemployed for the tenth night aiding four hundred lodging house residents and thirteen hundred men at Hogan's flat.
Wool market unchanged in St Louis territory and western mediums at 21 to 22 cents. fine mediums 17 to 19. fine 12 to 13.
E. L. and A. G. Bogal of Marfa Texas depart this morning for Brownsville on a prospecting trip after a week here on business. Mr and Mrs J A La Cotts of De Witt Arkansas, winter guests, went to Hagerman last night to visit James McKinstry and family.
A testimonials from Amenia New York and Rochester New York praise Eckman's Alterative for curing tuberculosis bronchitis and lung ailments. Endorsements by Rev J J Cowles and E H Cowles claim night sweats weight recovery appetite return and life saved. The ad invites readers to request a booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia and local druggists.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church extend heartfelt gratitude to Brother and Sister Fowler for their cooperation fellowship and service. They express regret at leaving and recognize the couple’s impact on church and community with high morals and Christian work.
All Eastern Stars visiting the city are invited to attend the installation of officers this evening. Mrs. J. S. Anderson serves as secretary.
A Lake Arthur barbecue drew a crowd to support the beet sugar factory project in the valley. The notice lists J. L. Mabie & Co at 105 N Main St offering wind mill engine pump and pipe repairs for interested residents.
Mrs Lillis Marie Fisher wife of Dr Eugene M Fisher died at her home 200 North Washington avenue after a brief illness. She leaves three children aged 10 seven and twelve days. Funeral at 2 30 tomorrow from the home with Rev H Van Valkenburgh officiating burial at South Side cemetery. Born September 9 1878 at Marshalltown Iowa she came to Texas at fourteen and married in Gainesville November 25 1897. She was active in the M E church and well regarded by friends and family.
Synopsis shows assets and liabilities for the German American Insurance Co of New York dated December 31 1909. Total assets and liabilities tallied at 16 162 229 with 9 722 018 noted. French & Malone listed as resident agents. Also mentions pocket knives from Enterprise Hardware Co.
District Court in the Territory of New Mexico opens two cases to collect delinquent taxes for 1808 and 1909. Roswell Tithe and Trust Company sues Margaret E. Holcomb seeking an injunction.
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