30 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
1
The Roswell excursion ticket price has been materially increased by the railroad, raising travel costs for passengers and affecting planned trips. Local officials note the change in rates and advise buyers to confirm new fares before booking.
The Santa Fe railroad raises home-seekers round-trip fares to the Pecos Valley by 7.50 from Kansas City Chicago and St Paul while shortening the return window to 25 days The change affects departures on the first and third Tuesdays from Chicago Roswell and other points The New Mexico Land and Investment Co Roswell NM notes the adjustment and its impact on valley immigration.
Elder Hill formally tenders his resignation to the Christian Church on Sunday ending his pastorate. The move comes as the congregation awaits next steps in leadership and spiritual guidance.
Elder C C Hill resigns as pastor of the Christian church to pursue the Democratic nomination for county superintendent of schools. The move follows his increased workload and four years of service. his resignation takes effect on the last Sunday in March.
Mrs Morie Desmond died today after 25 operations removed 113 of 114 needles swallowed in a suicide attempt eight months earlier. An autopsy will determine if heart penetration or peritonitis caused the death. Domestic troubles were cited as the motive.
Roswell advertisements note New Mexico Military Institute faces Hagerman in a key Pecos Valley football showdown to crown the champion. The piece highlights a strong Hagerman lineup with players from Artesia Carlsbad Lake Arthur and nearby towns and mentions an athletic movement toward a regional association. It also lists holiday events and a local coal offer from Roswell Wool and Hide Co.
Edward Hutchinson, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad agent at Clairington Ohio, was robbed and killed early today as robbers set fire to the station. A large sum of money is reported stolen. The incident is noted amid other unrelated ads and notices.
Wisconsin obituary reports Chief Justice J. B. Cassiday of the state Supreme Court died early today in Marcia. The item lists various men as candidates or connected figures in local carriage work context.
Washington reports a very heavy earthquake was recorded by the Coast and Geodetic instruments on December 30. Details on magnitude and affected areas were not immediately released.
The Call today prints an interview with Rev. J Knox Cook formerly pastor at St Georges Church Hampstead long survey observatory Cheltonhill Md. The piece notes the interview started after noon and ran two hours in additions to public notices and local items from Roswell.
Ladies in charge organize a big New Years social at the Commercial Club with a feature program dancing and refreshments. Event begins 8:00 pm tomorrow. all members and guests invited. Also notices the death of Augustin Silva at St Marys hospital and his burial in Picacho.
The Douglas county district court in Omaha rules the Sunday closing law constitutional and enforceable, with plans to take the case to the supreme court. Over a thousand workers cited for Sunday labor will be served notices immediately amid ongoing enforcement.
Pottsville report that on December 30 the Eastern Steel Company's plant restarted operations and hired more than one thousand workers. Orders for structural steel signal rebuilding in eastern cities set for spring.
Mr Hinkle declines to comment on Saturdays Record piece about Judge Bateman noting his name and record. He says he will stand on his mayoral record and acts as a Democrat and will not discuss enemies. Weather data for Roswell reports clear skies and a Tuesday forecast toward cloudy then fair night.
A Saturday night masquerade skate at the Auditorium rink drew a large crowd with many in costume including Miss Rena Bailey who won as a Japanese girl and Otis Skinner as a school girl earning a week of skating as prizes. Malone Fire Insurance Garst Elk.
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