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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
4
Makin’s advertises Red Top Rye and various goods including toilet soap while mentions of cattle inspections and Christmas visits fill the page. Real estate transfers list deeds filed with the Probate Clerk and Recorder, with prices like 13000 for 360 acres and a Rio Felix water right noted.
Roswell Christmas events fill churches and theaters as Kane County tradesmen advertise tickets and bargains. Local properties change hands in Roswell and Lake Arthur towns with multiple deeds recorded. Community note: Ward Sanitarium sale and theater engagement highlighted amid festive season activities.
A crowded event left at least 300 people turned away while a bill titled ies, was discussed. The report notes Mrs. E. W. Daniel of Carlsbad visiting and mentions Will Poland and Miss Nettie Cal- as attendees or referenced individuals.
A brief notice states an organization will stage the play Two Orphans as part of a memorial tribute. Details on venue and dates are not provided in the readable text.
A Roswell Missionary Society notes the death of Mrs. Garland and honors her memory. The article recalls her philanthropy and faith as a devoted wife and mother. It also describes Jaffa Prager & Co awarding about $200 in gold to workers and customers during Christmas days.
A stream of Roswell property transfers is listed with buyers including A W Underwood, L W Adams, Dwight M Downes, F M Dandy, Emma Wolgamott, Frank Bloom, and others. Lots and acres change hands in 3-33-24 and 9-12-25 areas, with sums from $1 to $5,000 plus water rights. Adjutant Woodward and wife plan a January move after 15 months in Roswell, leaving a strengthened local corps.
J A Gishwiller offers cash private sale at residence four miles southwest of Roswell. Items include 8 cows and heifers 150 hens 7 beehives a mowing machine a disc harrow a 166 tooth Empire spray pump with 100 gallon tank a cider mill and household goods. Sale runs until December 28.
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