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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
2
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Tomorrow's vote in Roswell centers on waterworks and sewer bonds amid booster and knocker clashes. The record urges turnout, cites business leaders closing shops to back the bonds, and flags public notices of land transactions and a master sale in Chaves County.
The Record notes delays in furnishing copy to the Office for printing ballots and poll books. It states ballots were rushed to completion, printers billed for a night session, and predicts voters will approve the bonds by a large majority. It warns against last hour sensationalism from knockers and urges open discussion of legitimate arguments.
The Probate Clerk records a 1911 filing where The South Spring Ranch and Cattle Co transfers 87.41 acres to Charles Brooker for 5766 dollars. The entry also notes a transfer from W G Koogler and wife to Peter, details incomplete in the fragment.
J. B. Herbst financial agent at 303 N Main opposite the post office announces a $500,000 loan fund for irrigated farms with long terms interest payable annually and a privilege to pay off before the due date.
The Woman's Club of Orchard Park entertained husbands at a February 14 party hosted by president Mrs. C. A. Calhoon. Mrs. Nelson performed an instrumental solo and a comic song, with vocal numbers by Miss Myrtle Brisbine and Mrs. Curry. Toaster remarks honored The Woman's Club and husbands. The event featured heart decor, punch, and light refreshments for about 75 attendees at the home.
A group of major Roswell taxpayers publicly backs the city bond issue for water works and sewer improvements. They argue higher property values will offset the tax rise to fund interest, urging voters to approve the plan soon. The signatories include Joyce-Pruit Co and Roswell Hardware Co among others.
The record announces J. T. Evans as a candidate for Probate Judge of Chaves County subject to the Democratic primary. It also proclaims W. H. Cosgrove as a candidate for City Clerk of Roswell subject to the Democratic city convention.
Multiple short items list for sale and inquiries. Town lots in Artesia, a driving horse, household goods and chickens, furniture, a fresh milch cow and family horse, residence at 508 S Pa, a 8 HP gasoline engine, a 16 horsepower portable engine, a second hand Oliver typewriter, and a Woolverton Business College scholarship all advertised with contact via Record office or local addresses.
Fred J. Beck is set as a candidate for County Assessor of Chaves county subject to Democratic primaries or convention. C W Davisson announced as a candidate for Tax Assessor in the Democratic primaries. Names GUY H HERBERT and A R FORSYTH appear with dates and reference to the Chaves county Assessor race and Democratic processes.
The notice declares James Sutherland as a candidate for County Treasurer of Chaves County and Charles C. Hill as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools, both subject to Democratic primary action.
Charles L Ballard is announced as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the action of the appropriate election authorities and required filings. The notice appears in the public notices section of the newspaper.
The date for the Sheriff of Chaves County is set as subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. J. J. RASCOE.
Jas. W. Mullens announces his candidacy for Probate Clerk in the Chaves Democratic primary. The move positions Mullens against other party contenders as voters prepare for the upcoming election.
Probate Clerk F P Gayle announces date for seeking re election to the office in Chaves County urging voters to consider experience and continuity in county administration.
N J Fritz of Hagerman is a candidate for Commissioner of the Third district subject to action. Jerry Carter is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner of Chaves. M A Finley is also named as a candidate for Commissioner of the Third District subject to the action.
The piece notes W S Moore as a candidate for City Clerk of Roswell, pending Democratic city convention action, and mentions W M Atkinson seeking re election as County Commissioner of the Second District, subject to convention action.
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