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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
4
A Saturday survey of worship and programs across multiple churches notes morning services at Mrs Hill and Baptist, First Presbyterian, St Andrew's, Christian Church, and St John's Holy Communion. Solo performances, choirs, and seasonal anthems accompany sermons and lessons. public invited to all events. Also advertised labor saver iron cleaner offered at Enterprise Hardware Co.
At the December 22, 1908 meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Roswell a resolution criticized Democratic convention candidates for Justice of the Peace and constable as unsuitable. The group urged citizens to consider the kind of officials Roswell should have and stressed voter responsibility.
Three small fires in rapid succession alarm residents. At 103 North Richards avenue Mrs. Steel sparked an interior kitchen blaze by placing a pan near a lamp. Sheridan estate property saved after firemen fought hotspots. Fire Chief Whiteman’s home on 306 North Pennsylvania avenue avoided major damage as neighbors aided. A rear pile behind Hobson and Commercial Club buildings burned briefly but was quelled by the fire department with chemical extinguishers. onlookers watched as firefighters worked.
Miss Eva Nelson with local talent presents a church concert on Tuesday evening December 29 under the Ladies Aid Society. Tickets available at Pecos Valley Drug Co.
The notice lists wedding pairings with dates and ages: Dec 24 Gary A. Goldsmith 27 and Ora Lewis 23 of Roswell. Dec 24 4H C. Winston 28 of Erath County Tex and Emma Vaughn 22 of Dexter. Dec 25 John Alexander Russell 42 and Mary Elinor Wood 39 of Caaves County. Dec 26 Boyd P. Smith 25 and Roas V. Wood 17 of Kenna.
Mr and Mrs G A Payne will open a steam laundry in CloVis around February first after buying land contracting a building and ordering machinery. He is an experienced laundryman and is expected to succeed in CloVis.
Dr. Howard Crutcher and Miss Ellen Victoria Nilsson married at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve in the Nilssons’ home at 602 North Main Street. Attendants included two families and Ingeborg Hennings of Denmark. Rev. Dr. Charles Maltas officiated as candles and a Christmas tree created a festive setting. The couple departed for a short southern trip and will reside at Dr. Crutcher’s home at the corner of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Pittsburg scene reports graft scandals drawing public focus with no new arrests, as prosecutors and defense regain momentum. Seven councilmen and two bankers arrested Monday night remain held for court. legal blanks at Record Office.
Invitations issued for a party of ladies on Wednesday afternoon December 30. Mr and Mrs Sidney Prager to entertain at five hundred next Tuesday evening. The Charity Ball by the Elks for Associated Charities is planned for next Wednesday night as a major holiday event.
A sale offers many bargains across women and men shoes plus children's footwear. Discounts cover a wide range of styles, sizes, and prices. Shoppers find practical everyday options and dressy pairs at reduced rates. Sample items include loafers pumps sneakers and boots.
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