City Council Hears Finance Report and Sidewalk Orders
The February city council session heard the finance committee say it will prepare a statement for the next meeting and hopes to settle accounts if the street bond issue goes through. Sidewalk and street work got approval with extensions and new paths planned along Fourth Street and East Main. a river course change was referred to legal review.
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Idim
Rossi Wool &Hide Company
Fourth Street
Bell Ana
Adams
Pennsylvania
North
Kentucky
Spring River
John Rose
Light Company
Messrs. Robinson
Whiteman
Pecos
First Street
Walnut
Missouri
Second
Alameda
Bland
Main
Grand
Richardson
George Holedfer
Finance Committee
Bell
Sanitary Police
Sidewalk Work by L B Craig Endorsed for Safety
Property owners are reminded that L B Craig, advertising as the reliable sidewalk man, has four years of service with no liens against patrons. He offers $3,000 standing good for all work performed.
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L. B. Craig
Roswell High literary societies to stage benefit program
The Roswell High School literary societies will present a joint program at Central School auditorium Saturday at eight to benefit the Athletic Association. The event will be listed in the Record tomorrow. Russell will perform horse-shoeing as part of the program.
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Roswell High School
Athletic Association
Central School Auditorium
Shade Trees and Fruit Trees Offered by Seed Store
The Spencer Seedless Apple Co advertises first class shade trees and a full line of fruit trees guaranteed to grow. Office located at 2nd and Main Streets in Seed Store.
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Main St
Spencer Seedless
J Hills of Hills Dunn Store Sidelined by Grip Illness
J Hills owner of Hills Dunn second hand store is laid up with grip causing a temporary shutdown of storefront operations. Local customers advised to check in for updates on reopening and possible delivery arrangements.
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J. H. Hills
Hills & Dunn
Fire caused by defective wiring damages Colorado stores
A fire in Colorado Springs at dawn damaged the Ashby jewelry store and spread to Holbrook and Perkins clothing, with total losses estimated at 75,000 dollars including threats to the First National Bank building.
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Colorado Springs
First National Bank
Ashby Jewelry
Holbrook & Perkins
Horse Shoeing Service Ad in Texas Shop
A brief advertisement offers neat practical horse shoeing at $1.50. It notes R. F. Cruse is the proprietor with M. W and S. 76tf referenced.
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Roswell
Texas
R. F
Cruse
Prop
Visitors from Artesia Spend Two Days with Friends
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Schneider traveled from Artesia to town this morning and plan a two day stay with local friends.
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Mrs
A. L. Schneider
Artesia
Fatal blow in heat of passion ends in murder near Dexter
Sam J Huckaby, a 45 year old farmer from Arkansas origin, shot and killed neighbor L J Beard after accusing him of harmful acts toward Huckaby's 12 year old daughter. Beard died after a day in Roswell hospital. Huckaby, arrested on murder charges, claims defense of home and denies intent to kill. He faces preliminary hearing before Justice A Welter. Beard, a former Capitan resident, was married with two grown sons. The case drew on family disputes and alleged perils to Huckaby's daughter, prompting warrants and sheriff involvement.
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Huckaby
Sam J. Huckaby
R. F. Barnett
Dexter
Slar
J. L. Beard
George Holdefer
Beard
Killin
Justice A. Welter
Huckah
Havin
Abou
Bear
Hucckaby
Roswell
A. J. Welter
L. O. Fullen
O. Z. Finley
O. F. Calloway
Court House
Pecos Valley
Texas
Arkansas
Capitan Mountains
Capitans
Ebitan Mountains
Thaw seeks immediate release from Mattewan asylum
Harry Thaw has urged his lawyers to secure release from Mattewan asylum and accept a private sanitarium for treatment. Martin W. Littleton, Thaw's chief counsel, met with Thaw’s family and attorneys to discuss removing him to another institution. Littleton cautioned against seeking a writ of habeas corpus, suggesting a state board in lunacy could order transfer if deemed beneficial.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Mattew
Martin W. Littleton
Thaw
Florida
Famal
Littleton
State Board of Lunacy
Roswell Meat Market Reopens Under New Ownership
After acquiring the Roswell Meat Market and refurnishing it, S S Heinzman announces a well equipped and sanitary shop. He pledges courteous service and the aim to earn customer patronage with best offerings and full effort to please patrons.
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Roswell
Ss. S. Heinzman
San Francisco Declared Free From Bubonic Plague
San Francisco California officials announced the city is officially free from bubonic plague after the last patient was discharged from an isolation hospital. New measures include drastic prevention plans and a spring campaign to exterminate rats block by block.
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San Francisco
An Francisco
Cal
Business Picking Up Shoeing Offered on Short Notice
Owing to rising trade, R F Cruse on South Main St says he has secured another man and can shoe horses in 30 minutes. Work is first class or no pay.
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R. F. Cruse
South Main St
Westbound limited wreck injures four passengers near Riverside
The Los Angeles limited on the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake railway derailed at Peltry station seven miles from Riverside. The train lay in a ditch at 45 degrees as cars left the track. No fatalities were reported and four passengers were injured.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Los Angeles
San Pedro
Salt Lake
Peltry Station
Riverside
Torpedo Fleet Over Takes Battleships At Magellan
The Americana torpedo fleet of six destroyers anchored off Punta Arenas in the Strait of Magellan after a five day voyage from Buenos Aires. Despite bad weather, coaling is underway and the destroyers will join the battleships to sail tomorrow.
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Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan
Americana
Buenos Ayres
Judge Granville Pendleton Dies in Denver Hotel
Denver reports Judge Granville Pendleton of Farmington New Mexico died in his hotel room of heart trouble. He was about sixty years old.
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Denver
Colo
Granville Pendleton
Farmington
New Mexico
Markham Hotel
Roswell Bond Issue Discussion Opens City Meeting
The Roswell city meeting will be open for general discussion on the bond issue. Voters may express views as the council and Water Works Commission prepare responses to inquiries and material orders. Mayor J W Stockard emphasizes civic participation.
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Water Works Commission
Baldwin Locomotive Works Cuts Ten Thousand Jobs
Philadelphia February 5 Baldwin Locomotive Works reports a sharp drop in orders forcing layoffs of ten thousand workers. Samuel M. Van Clain cites no substantial orders since December and warns the plant may close if orders do not improve, noting reduced output from sixty to twenty locomotives weekly. He adds no orders from America or Europe, including Japan, and explains the broader slump across suppliers and rail-related firms.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton
New York
New York City Railway Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Samuel M. van Clain
America
Japan
Live Stock Prices and Receipts in Kansas City Market
Kansas City on February 5 reports cattle receipts at 6000 with prices up 10 cents. Southern steers 4.00 to 5.10. southern cows 2.60 to 3.75. stockers and feeders 2.00 to 4.75. bulls 3.00 to 4.20. calves 3.50 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 7000 with a steady market. muttons 4.50 to 5.50. lambs 6.00 to 7.00. range wethers 4.75 to 6.00. fed ewes 4.25 to 5.00.
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Kansas City
Planting fruit trees offered at low prices on South Main St
R. F. Cruse advertises a nice lot of cherries pears prunes plums peaches raspberries blackberries gooseberries and currants for sale at his shop on South Main Street. The note emphasizes cheap pricing and invites customers to buy.
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South Main St
Mass Meeting on Roswell Bond Issue February 1908
Citizens of Roswell are called to meet at the court house on Saturday February 8 1908 at 8 PM to discuss the bond issue for public improvements to be voted on February 20 1908 Speakers include John W Poe J F Hinkle Dr J W Kinsinger and G A Richardson each given five minutes to present on water works and city finances in support of extending and beautifying the city
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Roswell
Court House
John W. Poe
Water Works Commission
J. F. Hinkle
Slot Machine Case Heard in Alamogordo
Santa Fe Attorney General J. M. Hervey entered his appearance in the case against Charles R. Jones of Santa Rosa charged with operating a slot machine under the antigambling law that took effect January 1. Judge Edward A. Mann heard the habeas corpus proceeding and took the matter under advisement. a decision is expected soon. The case marks the first enforcement action under the new law amid interest across New Mexico.
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Santa Fe
J. M.hervey
Charles R. Jones
Santa Rosa
Alamogordo
Edward A. Mann
Sixth Judicial District
Mann
E. R. Wright
Hervey
Wharton and
Thompson
Jones
New Mexico
Seed Store Area on Main Street Seeks Update
Fragmentary item notes Main Street Seed Store area with unclear reference to Jase Eas. No date or clear action provided. Further details needed to define event, organization, or persons involved.
Signs of the Times Warn Young Men on Drinking
William Allen White argues in the Emporia Gazette that moderate drinkers are being fired as employers demand total abstinence. He warns young men to resist creating a costly thirst, calling the liquor prohibition movement a steady public-spirited advance and urging repudiation of any drinking habit while it is still early.
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William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Three Propositions for Purchases Advertised
Three lots and acreage offers from The Cumberland Company include option one: ten acres of irrigated fruit trees with $100 cash and $25 monthly for 36 months. Option two: a 25 by 175 business lot on Main Street with $12 cash and $1 weekly for 50 weeks. Option three: ten acres improved with $50 cash and $10 monthly for 30 months.
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Main Street
Cumberland Company
Roswell Weather Report February 5 194? Summary
Local Roswell New Mexico weather bulletin notes max temperature 65, min 42, mean 54 with a trace of precipitation. Winds from the northwest at 6 mph, skies clear. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with little to no temperature change.
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Roswell
N. M
N. W
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Church Johnson
Kinsinger
Obinson
Willys
Riting
Johnsoy
Kempumber Company
Baugman
Uth Main
Water and Lights Committee
J.B. Russell
Robinson
Sanitary Committee
W. M. Witt
Russell
Apple CO
Sam Huckaby
Artesia Nursery
J. S. Highsmith
Wyatt Johnson
C. D
St. Louis
R. B. Jones
O. N.” Care Record
Thaw Demands
Ment
Record Office
Robt. Kellahin
J. W. Smith
W. S. Prager
Will Robinson
J. W. Stockard
City of Roswell
Baldwins
Dixon
E. 2Nd ST
G. A. Richardson
John Barleycorn
U. S. Weather Bureau
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