Mass Meeting to Discuss Roswell Bond Issue Tonight
Citizens of Roswell are called to the courthouse on Saturday February 8 1908 at 8 pm to discuss the bond issue for public improvements to be voted on February 20 1908. Speakers cover water works taxes revenues health necessity city beautification and future council impact with time limits of five minutes per speaker. The meeting is open for general discussion and every voter may express views. City Clerk Fred Beck seal date February 6 1908. Property owners note sidewalk contractor L B Craig offers reliable service with a three thousand dollar guarantee for all work.
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Roswell
Court House
John Woe
Water Works Commission
J. F. Hiniile
J. W. Kinsinger
Robi. Kellahin
Rev. J. Smith
W. S. Prager
Will Robinson
W. W. Phillips
Anderson & Sons Open Roswell Machine Shops in Fort Worth
Anderson & Sons of Fort Worth announce the opening of Roswell Machine Shops on South Main Street. They promise a top crew of first class workmen and the best of blacksmithing and repair work, inviting patronage. 8516 Cra
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Anderson & Sons
Fort Worth
Roswell
South Main Street
Roswell Ordinance 127 requires cement sidewalks on select streets
City of Roswell enacts sidewalk mandate for Pecos avenue from First to Walnut and adjacent sections on Missouri avenue Bland street Walnut street and other parcels. Notices to owners within 30 days, using Ordinance No. 30 specifications, with clerk and marshal provisions and publication date in 1908.
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City OF Roswell
City of
Roswell
Pecos Avenue
First Street
Walnut Street
Missouri Avenue
Second Street
Alameda Street
Bland Street
Main Street
Grand Avenue
Richardson Avenue
Salary Fix Resolution for Roswell Sanitary Policeman
City of Roswell adopts Resolution No. 45 fixing the sanitary policeman's salary at 75 dollars per month payable monthly starting January 1, 1908. Passed February 4 and approved by the mayor. Clerk I. Fred J. Beck certifies the copy from page 72 of the City Resolution Record. Published February 6, 1908.
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Roswell
Territory of New Mexico
Ss. I
Fred J. Beck
Territory of
New Mexico
Local Help Wanted and Service Ads
Record Want Ads. McCune moved his office to Room 2 over First National Bank. Harbert went to Riverside this morning. Music at Rink tonight. Roswell Machine Shop does first class blacksmith work. Sipple of Artesia stayed briefly. Expert typewriter repair available. Wagons and buggies repaired at Roswell Machine Shops. Slaughter on a business trip to Texas. Muncy of Artesia passed through on way to Elkins. Russell does boiler and carriage work. Jodieee couple traveling to Fort Worth.
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R. H. McCune
First National Bank
First National
L. N. Muncy
Artesia
Roswell News Briefs Include Real Estate Exchange Firm
Roswell Title and Trust Co advertises real estate exchanges and legal blanks while W E Washington of Lake Arthur visits for business. Music at the Rink hosted by Mr and Mrs Shpiva Netherlin. Western Grocery advertises Saturday baking. Daughters of the Confederacy meet Friday at 2 30 pm with Mrs Littlefield. J Hoey couple depart for Dallas after visiting Roswell.
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Roswell Title & Trust Co
Daughters of the Confederacy
Roswell Health Reports Show 1907 Births and Tuberculosis Toll
City Physician W W Phillips submitted annual and January health tallies to the city clerk. In 1907 Roswell recorded 158 births and 130 deaths, with tuberculosis accounting for half the deaths. The January report noted nine boys and three girls born and fourteen deaths, eight from tuberculosis. The police judge reported 116.50 in January fines.
Waterworks and sewer bonds plan for city approval
Statement from the Water Commission outlines bond sale at best price, building a modern waterworks plant, extending sewer services citywide, hiring a qualified engineer, and proposing an ordinance for permanent control with no direct taxation. They suggest supporting the plan at the February 20 election and funding fire protection at $6,000 annually until self sustaining.
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Ellis
MO. W. Poe
J. R. Wilfley Leaves For Iowa Business Trip
J R Wilfley departed this morning for a business trip to his old home in Iowa, traveling via St Joseph Missouri.
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J. R. Wilfley
Iowa
St. Joseph
Money to Loan on Real Estate by Roswell Trust
Roswell Title and Trust Company offers prompt and accurate real estate loan services. Secure financing with professional guidance and reliable terms.
High School Literary and Musical Program
Central School Auditorium hosts a Saturday evening program on February 8 at 8 o clock. Performances include When the Robin Sings Again by the High School Orchestra, readings by Willis Anderson, piano solo by Minnie Landsaw, a scene from The Merchant of Venice by the Sophomore Class, cello solo by Kenneth Brewster, A Guide’s Difficulties by Mary Quarteman, Male Chorus by the Glee Club, a scene from Julius Caesar by Senior Class, and Some Day When Dreams Come True by the High School Orchestra. Admission is 25 cents, proceeds go to benefit the Athletic Association.
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Central School
Robin
Reading
Willis Anderson
Minnie Landsaw
Kenneth Brewster
Mary Quarterman
Glee Club
Julius Caesar
Atheletic Association
Huckaby Preliminary Hearing Set For Monday Morning
District Attorney Fullen went to Carlsbad to secure the jury for the spring term. The preliminary hearing of Sam Huckaby for the killing of J. L. Beard is set for Monday at ten oclock before Judge Welter. No new developments reported.
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Fullen
Carlsbad
Sam Huckaby
J. L. Beard
Welter
Farm Listing Offer From Roswell Title and Trust
A Roswell Title & Trust Co advertises a service to compile a farm list for sale to eastern buyers. It invites owners to list their properties and promises to handle the rest to secure a favorable sale.
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Roswell Title & Trust CO
Cumminses Welcome Nine-Pound Daughter Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Quince Cummins announce the arrival of a nine pound daughter at their home yesterday afternoon.
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Quince Cummins
Affternoon
Market of home cooking at Western Grocery Store
The ladies of the First M. E. church will hold a market of home cooking at the Western Grocery Store Saturday February 8. The notice also advertises Roswell Title and Trust Co and loan or investment services.
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Western Grocery
Ladies of the First M. E. Church
Death of former Hagerman resident Bob Perryman
E. W. Perryman of Texas, visiting Hagerman, reports the death of Bob Perryman at Denton Texas after a sudden illness. The 27 year old was unmarried and had left Hagerman for Christmas visiting relatives. His body was sent to Montague County for burial.
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E. W. Perryman
Texas
Hagerman
Bob Perryman
Roswell
Denton
Tex
Montague County
Cash for Small Ads in Advance by Record Pub Co
Small ad space priced under one dollar must be paid in advance to avoid keeping petty accounts. Record Pub Co advertises this payment policy for their classified section.
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Daily Record
Post Office
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the Valley Construction & Mfg. Company
South
G. A. Richardson
J. W. Stockard
L. B. Craig
Tseal
Lughs News
W. F. Harbert
Riverside
Mr. Sipple
E. 2Nd St
S. W. Holder
Lake Arthur
Russell
Mrs. Jodieee
Ft. Worth
George M. Slaughter
The
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Elkins
Record Office
W. E. Washington
Mrs. J. Hoey
Dallas
United States
Statement OF the Water Commission
S. Sac
R. D. Bell
J. F. Hinkle
Huckaby
Roswell Aardwartlo
Titan
Makin’'S
RAND
Record Pub. CO
GC. L. Ballard
Chaves County
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