Skating Rink at Auditorium Under Kilgour Management
Under the management of Mrs. Florence E Kilgour the skating rink at the auditorium home company operates as a community venue offering public skating and events.
18 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
1
Under the management of Mrs. Florence E Kilgour the skating rink at the auditorium home company operates as a community venue offering public skating and events.
The executive committee of the bond issue league met at the Commercial Club to organize a final campaign rally. An auto parade on Main Street and a Wednesday courthouse event aim to boost support, with Merchants asked to close noon to allow workers to vote. Roswell bands donate music for the occasion.
After days of heavy storms, trains were on time yesterday with improved conditions but storms return this morning threatening to again derail schedules. The last storm dumped about eight inches of snow on Amarillo, while nearby Watson Finley Grocery Co offers Fancy Oregon apples for 2.50 dollars.
Erie Pa February 18 The American car led the Se bal York to Paris auto rally starting at seven in the morning from Erie and heading to Cleveland an hour before the French car which trailed in pursuit.
Hazel, youngest child of Ida and Oliver Sparks of Roswell, died February 16, 1908 at nearly five years old after a week of great pain. The family cherishes her memory with verses by her sister and late lines about faith, love, and loss.
New rubber tires installed by skilled workers at T. M. Rabb's Blacksmith Shop located at 111 East 2nd Street. Phone number listed as 242 for inquiries or service.
Twenty eight miners trapped in the Midvale colliery near Pottsville Pa were freed early this morning by self excavated passage after a coal wall barrier. One man Frank Orloskie died from a chute fall and two were injured.
Madrid reports no truth to Paris rumors that King Alfonso was assassinated. The blast at Barcelona yesterday, blamed on anarchists, killed one woman and injured another and a child, with extensive property damage. Alfonso is in Seville.
Nearly five thousand buyers from the West and South gather in New York with substantial orders as optimism returns for spring and summer trade. Mrs. Edwin Emerson Davis and Mrs. E L Davis depart for an open ended visit to New York. Watson Finley Grocery Co. advertises Oregon apples at 2 50 per box amid local notices of a child's funeral and burial arrangements for Hazel Sparks of South Penn Avenue.
Prof. J. D. Tinsley left for Hagerman to attend the Farmers Institute Society meeting and speak on topics. County Commissioner W. M. Atkinson accompanied him to address the institute and oversee work on the new Hagerman bridge.
Attractive name cards in bright colors promoted as novel items at the Ingersoll Book Store. The vendor urged customers that these cards can help make a hit with friends or clients.
Reports from Kansas City Omaha Des Moines and Washington detail heavy wet snow in Missouri Kansas Nebraska with rail delays, standstill traffic in Omaha, blizzard conditions in Des Moines and a six mile ice gorge on the Raccoon river. Weather warnings say floods may worsen Ohio valley conditions. A social event features a valentine party with original cards and a postmaster arranged for pairs at supper.
Kansas City reports 10 000 cattle and 10 000 sheep receipts with steady market. Cattle: overs, southern and western cattle ranges. calves and bulls priced between 3 and 6.25 dollars. Sheep: muttons 4.50 to 5.50. lambs 6.30 to 6.85. range wethers 4.50 to 6.20. red ewes 4.60 to 5.00. Found ad notes watch and owner to claim. Epworth League hosts Valentine party at 511 N Kentucky with games and prizes. Cumberland Co advertises land options in New Mexico. Mrs. Haskell entertains Roswell audience at Presbyterian church. Flood news from Genesee river to Pittsburgh and broader Midwest. transport disrupted. thousands idle. Roswell notices temperance movement.
The Democratic City Central Committee met at Williams & Co. to set March 6 at 7 30 p m as the ward meeting time to name candidates for the city school board and aldermen and to select delegates for the city convention where a mayoral candidate will be named. The city general committee called for March 7 at 7 30 p m.
Universal Bread Maker featured by Enterprise Hardware Co 9912 Oregon apples offered at 2.50 per box through Watson Finley Grocery Co. Sale listing includes furniture and livestock notes and a brick house location near St Mary's hospital with contact for fishing tackle and hardware items.
A new shipment of chocolates from a renowned maker has just arrived, promising a broad selection of favorite treats. The retailer encourages customers to educate themselves about the candy and visit to sample the fresh stock.
An enthusiastic temperance gathering at the Christian church discussed inviting Mrs. Maude L. Greene, a national cray on artist and lecturer, to tour the Territory and visit Roswell. The group reviewed a letter from the territorial secretary and testimonials of Greene’s work as clergy urged forming a temperance organization to advance prohibition.
The Della Pringle Company opened its week at the Majestic with The Chorus Girl, praised as a top season hit. Miss Pringle, as Twister and Saratoga, drew loud laughter and strong applause. Roswell audiences hailed the show with superb specialties, and a full house echoed approval. Tonight the company moves to The Belle of Richmond, a four act Southern drama, with a new slate of acts. Reserved seats available at Daniel Drug Co.
In Dayton New Mexico O P Weddle a farmer three miles northeast of Dayton fought Dan Sullivan a real estate man from Artesia over a farm sale dispute. Weddle was badly bruised with broken ribs and Sullivan was shot with No 4 shot. Weddle claims self defense after Sullivan attacked with a chair. Sullivan not expected to recover. Weddle arrested on $1000 bond. Both men have families.
Twenty cloth bound books offered at 20 cents each or mailed for 25 cents to any address. Good titles advertised. Watch the bargain counter for more details.
U S Weather Bureau Roswell New Mexico reports yesterday's high 72 and low 35 with a mean of 54. Precipitation 0.0 inches. Wind northwest at 7 mph. Clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity: fair and colder tonight. Wednesday fair.
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