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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

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Widow Fanny McClane Martin Dies After Pneumonia

Fanny McClane Martin wife of Prof L W Martin died Sunday morning at 2 40 in Artesia after a two week pneumonia illness. Funeral at Artesia home conducted by Elder Arthur Stout, Rev E E Mathes and Rev T C James then burial in Roswell South Side cemetery. Born Belmont dll thirty nine years ago she lived in Roswell, Kansas and Columbia Mo before moving to Roswell 1899 and Artesia 1904. She was a writer and active club member including Woman's Club Shakespeare Club and Book Club and left a son aged fourteen and a adopted daughter twelve with her husband and relatives. She authored The Heart of Mary poem reflecting motherhood and spiritual life.

Fanny MacClane Martin L. W. Martin Artesia Arthur Stout Baptist Church Roswell C. T McClane South Side Martin Belmont Dll J. E. M¢cClane Bess May McClane Mrs. Martin Christian Church

Oregon Apples at Watson-Finley Grocery

A Watson-Finley Grocery ad offers boxes of Oregon apples for 2.50 each. The promotion highlights affordable fruit for shoppers seeking local produce.

Chinese editor predicts massive army and rise of China

In San Francisco on February 16 Rev Hoon Chew editor of the Chinese World told a YMCA audience China is raising an army of a million to drive European powers from the empire. He added China will not threaten America, noting the United States is the only nation with a conscience and that China is destined to become the greatest nation on earth.

San Francisco Young Mens’ Christian’ Association Hoon Chew Chinese World China America United States

Oregon apples go for 2.50 per box at Watson Finley

Watson Finley Grocery Co offers Oregon apples at 2.50 per box. The ad highlights fresh fruit and value for local shoppers seeking bargains on produce.

Death of prominent southern painter and sculptor McArdle

Harry Arthur McArdle, famed for Dawn at the Battle of San Jacinto and other historical works, died last night at his San Antonio home after a brief illness. He was among the region's best known painters and sculptors. Death came unexpectedly.

San Antonio Harry Arthur McArdle Battle of San Jacinto South

The Artesia Nursery Directory Note

Advertisement listing options for fruit shade and ornamental trees directing readers to J S Highsmith Artesia or Wyatt Johnson Roswell for selection and purchase.

J. S. Highsmith Artesia Wyatt Johnson Roswell

All kinds of Fancy Oregon apples at Watson-Fin ey Grocery Co

Local grocer Watson-Fin ey Grocery Co advertises Fancy Oregon apples priced at 2.50 per box. Shop offers include a variety of apple types and in-store sale timing. Consumers urged to visit the store for discounts on fruit.

Oregon Watson-Finey Grocery Co

Local Visitors Arrive From Hagerman

Roy Mook C W Grier Rev J H Doran and E W Mitchell were arrivals from Hagerman today to join local events and meetings.

Roy Mook C. W. Grier Rev. J. H Doran E. W .Mitchell Hagerman

Miss Ruby Saunders Hosts Valen tine Party at South Hill Home

The Valen tine event featured elaborate decor and Norvell Croft orchestra music. Prizes included a candy box won by Miss Kate Bean and a mitten consolation for Pegg. The evening included hearts themed refreshments, dancing, and punch, with a leap year proposal game amid a large guest list.

Ruby Saunders South Hill Saunders Norvell Croft Orchestra Kate Bean Mr. Pegg

Eye Ear Nose Doctor Ad and Apple Offer

An advertisement for an eye ear nose and throat service offers glasses fitting with phone contact 130. A Watson Inley Grocery Co. ad nearby promotes Fancy Oregon apples priced at 2.50 per box.

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Rollickers Feb 18 at Ellis and local ads

AnItem features a joke about selling soda water with less foam from a Kid and a perfumed druggist. It advertises Goodyear Rubber Tires as lacking foam and notes tires put on by skilled workers at T M Rabb's shop. It lists church services at 7:30 pm with Bishop Kendrick and grocery ad offering Fancy Oregon apples at $2.50 per box.

Goodyear Fresa T. M. Rabb East 2Nd St

Rollickers News Notes In Brief

Ellis from Dexter visited business matters. R B Jones assisted with an Avery rig. Mrs Hettie Johnson arrived from Amarillo to stay about two months with her son W A Johnson. W D Sweet returned from Gallup after visiting coal mines and left for Elida on ice business. J R Dendinger came back from Lake Arthur.

Hettie Johnson Amarillo W. A. Johnson W. D. Sweet Gallup Elida

Bishop Kendrick Visits St Andrew's Episcopal Mission

Bishop John Mills Kendrick arrived for a church visit at St. Andrew's Episcopal Mission and will stay through Wednesday. He led morning services and met church groups, with vestry and confirmation-focused sessions planned, aiming to secure a priest for the mission.

John Mills Kendrick St. Andrew's Episcopal Mission St. Andrew’s Hall

Three Propositions for Purchase Options in Cumberland NM

Three options offered by The Cumberland Company present land and business plots for sale. Proposition one offers five acres of irrigated fruit trees at 100 dollars down and 25 dollars monthly for 36 months. Proposition two markets a 25 by 175 foot Main Street lot for 12 dollars down and 1 dollar weekly for 50 weeks. Proposition three lists ten unimproved acres for 50 dollars down and 10 dollars monthly for thirty months.

Main Street Cumberland Company

Money To Loan On Real Estate From Roswell Trust

Roswell Title and Trust Company advertises quick real estate loans. Prompt service with favorable terms for property owners seeking quick financing.

Mrs Haskell Reads in Presbyterian Pulpit

Mrs Fenetta Sargent Haskell arrived Sunday morning after snow delays and filled the Presbyterian pulpit Sunday night. She read from Samuel and from Les Miserables with a short poem, in a spiritually moving program praised by Rev. Davis. Mrs Haskell appears again tonight under Woman's Club, with special music by Mrs Hunt and the choir.

Fenetta Sargent Haskell Presbyterian Church

Rollickers Elks News and Local Moves in Roswell area

Record Office C. R. Richards, formerly of this city, arrived from Carlsbad and now works for the railroad at Amarillo awaiting Roswell transfer. Mrs. H. T. Stanfield returns to Clovis after a three week visit. A sample jewelry case valued at $6,000 plus cigars was found. finder may keep case and jewelry, cigars to be returned to The Wigwam. Miss Mary Short, visiting her brother at the Military Institute, departs Como Mississippi after ten days.

C. R. Richards Carlsbad Amarillo Roswell Mary Short The Military Institute C. M. Mayes Como E. B. Evans Capt J. W. James W. R. Oliver Dearborn Col. I. H. Elliott Fort Sumner

Shade trees and fruit trees offered by local seed dealer

The Spencer Seedless Apple Co. advertises first class shade trees and a full line of fruit trees planted and guaranteed to grow. Office at 2nd and Main Street, in the Seed Store.

Main St Spencer Seedless Apple Coo

Meeting of executive committee planned for tonight

A meeting of the executive committee is scheduled for tonight. No further details on location or agenda are provided in the accessible text.

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Rev W A Ausban visits for ten days leaves for Arlington Tenn John T Matheson heads to San Diego on week to three week trip

Farmers Institute Society concludes strong Roswell session

The Roswell Farmers Institute Society held a packed session in the Court House with an active program of talks. Officers were re-elected for a second term. Topics ranged from oats and corn to dairying and pasture, with experts like Prof. Tinsley and Dr. Jenkins sharing practical farming methods and notes on irrigation, alfalfa, and grass varieties.

Farmers’ Institute Society of Charles de Bremond M. W. Hodges Tinsley New Mexico Bremond R. S. Hamilton Kentucky James R. C. Nisbet Col. Baker Pecos Valley Col. Elliott Pecos Prof Col Parker Earle J. D. Tinsley

Weather summary for Roswell New Mexico report

U S Weather Bureau local report Roswell New Mexico February 17 observation at 6 00 am max 56 min 28 mean 42 precipitation 00 wind W velocity 4 miles weather cloudy forecast fair tonight and Tuesday colder Tuesday

Roswell N. M

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Fanny M. Martin Record Mary Christ Oman Fanny McClane Martin Watson-Finley Grocery, Co Watson-Finley Grocery Co Rollickers Ellis Texas Artesia Nursery Pecos Valley Drug Co Miss Saunders G. M. Slaughter H. P. Saunders Roy Daniel Eula Odem Smock Littlefield Ina Sain Mayes Cottingham Jusitn Cooley Eva Bean Nell Bean Hattie Cobean Mamie Cobean Marie Lewis Maud Lewis Messrs. Hill Estes Pegg Hial Cobean Winston Cooley Urton Cooley Urton Lawrence Morrow Claud Bell Richardson Avenue 5Th Street Commercial Club L. B. Tannehill C. D. Bonney John T. McClure Joan C. Peck Percy Evans Watson*inley Grocery Co Episcopal Church J. M. Kendrick Watson, Finley Grocery Co Moses Schloss Dexter R. B. Jones Avery Rigs J. R. Dendinger Lake Arthur Kendrick Cumberland, N. M F. M. Duckworth G. W. Black H A. Porter D. F. Ragsdale Mr. Porter CAP Ranch J. R. Stanley Elks Record Office Russell H. T. Stanfield Clovis W. A. Ausban Arlington, Tenn John T. Matheson San Diego Calif Proceedings OF Farmers’ Institute G. A. Richardson J. C. Hamilton Wm. M. Atkinson Kansas T. G. Wilson W. M. Atkinson J. H. Jenkins U. S. Weather Bureau
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