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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
William Jennings Bryan criticizes stock and farm product gambling as the worst vice, arguing the New York Stock Exchange causes more embezzlement and personal crises than Monte Carlo, and that supply and demand laws are suspended by bets moving market values.
Attorney General James M. Hervey holds that county treasurers must post bonds through a trust or surety company, not personal sureties, with bond amounts based on the prior year’s collections. The opinion notes the 1905 statute supersedes older rules, expanding coverage to all officers handling public money and removing personal bonds.
The Woman's Home Mission Society of the M. E. Church South met with Mrs. E. M. Smith on Elena Lea Avenue. A large attendance heard the election of officers: President Mrs. Harry Carmack. 1st Vice President Mrs. Jas. Sutherland. 2nd Vice President Mrs. Bernard Pos. 3rd Vice President Mrs. W. C. Buchly. Recording Secretary Mrs. L. Dills. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. R. M. Parsons. Treasurer Mrs. M. P. Cobean.
Admission is 1 cent and skate rental 15 cents for a local rink event. A. D. Dies announces opening a barber shop at George White's shine parlor next door to the Majestic, addressing friends and patrons with formal notice.
For sale cheap if taken immediately. Inquire Record office.
The Record announces Fred J. Beck as a candidate for County Assessor of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries or convention. C W Davisson and A R Forsyth announce candidacies for Tax Assessor and County Assessor respectively with the same party process. GUY H HERBERT also announces for Assessor under Democratic primaries.
The Democratic primary action sets James Sutherland as a candidate for County Treasurer of Chaves County. The notice states his bid is pending party primary approval and outlines his intent to run in the upcoming election.
Charles C Hill announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary for the office of Superintendent of Schools. The move positions Hill to compete for leadership of the local school system.
Charles L. Ballard is announced as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County with nomination subject to the Democratic primary election. Jas W. Mullens is announced as a candidate for Probate Clerk in the Chaves Democratic primary.
F P Gayle announces a date for possible re election to the office of Probate Clerk of Chaves County. The notice appears in local legal notices with no further details on term length or eligible voters.
Roswell Title and Trust Company advertises handling mortgage notes for sale and loan arrangements. The firm promises to find buyers for notes and manage every detail for lenders seeking loans.
Roswell Title and Trust Company advertises real estate loans with prompt service and accurate handling. The notice emphasizes reliable financing options for property purchases and refinances.
Central School Auditorium hosts a Saturday evening program on February 8 at 8 provides a varied lineup. Readings by Willis Anderson and Minnie Landsaw, musical solos by Kenneth Brewster and Mary Quarterman, scenes from The Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar, high school glee club and orchestra performances, all for 25 cents admission to benefit the Athletic Association.
N J Fritz of Hagerman is a candidate for Commissioner Third District subject to action of the committee. M A Finley is announced as a candidate for Commissioner Third District awaiting party procedures and formalization.
An announcement promotes J. T. Evans as a candidate for Probate Judge of Chaves County in the upcoming primary election. It also notes the City Clerk race is subject to Democratic city convention action.
W M Atkinson announces renomination for County Commissioner in the Second District subject to party action. He seeks continued service in county government and appeals to supporters to back his bid for another term.
For City Clerk nomination the applicant W S Moore announces candidacy for the office of City Clerk of Roswell pending action by the Democratic city convention.
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