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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
2
The Bond issue support is broad and unified as Roswell residents rally behind progress through a booster drive. Local organizations including the Roswell Realty Board join the effort while the Issue League plans to stay active opposing any city council candidate before the next primary.
The piece praises unanimous support shown for a bond issue and calls for applying the same booster spirit to the upcoming spring election. It urges nominating capable business men to city offices, coordinating primaries within two weeks, and avoiding petty politics to keep the town focused on progress.
The item includes a bank balance sheet with assets and liabilities for a New Mexico bank, J Jaffa as cashier swearing to accuracy, and candidate notices for Chaves county including Guy H Herbert and J J Rascoe subject to Democratic primaries. A Notary Public confirms, and a ten month old child of Mr and Mrs Kid Monroe is buried after funeral services.
The Record announces Charles L Ballard as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Chaves county, pending the outcome of the Democratic primaries.
For probate clerk, James W. Mullens announces candidacy in Chaves County. The bid is subject to Democratic primary election action.
Roswell Fire Chief Charles Whiteman helped celebrate the bond issue win by building a large bonfire on a vacant North Richardson lot after the tally. A fire alarm was sent out as jubilant crowds gathered, some running long distances to the scene, though no injuries were reported. A separate celebration nearby saw six shots fired from a revolver on North Main at midnight, waking residents and signaling near-unanimous support for the bond issue.
The piece notes Stockard administration gains on the Hinkle road project while city officials likely claim most voter credit. It cites Whiteman brothers as pivotal in Fifth Ward support and hints at loan-interest efforts to block primaries and suppress Prohibition sentiment. City editor Evans boasted a near unanimous bond approval.
D L Newkirk of Artesia was in the city yesterday on a routine visit, meeting local residents and inspecting a few shops before departing in the afternoon.
The committee in charge of the George Washington tea at the Commercial and Club tonight asks all members and friends to wear colonial costumes if possible and to wear wigs or powder their hair. The music program starts promptly at 8 30.
Negotiators from two sides meet in a neutral city to discuss terms as a potential pause in fighting appears possible. Officials report limited progress with positions still far apart and specify no timetable for a final agreement.
Mr and Mrs G A Coulson of Greenville Texas arrive for a month long visit with their sons who are cadets at the Military Institute. They are guests at The Gilkison.
Frank E. Brooks offers household goods and several chickens at private auction at 411 N Washington Ave. O1tf as.
Multiple ads offer two town lots in Artesia and residence property at 508 S Pa Roswell for bargain prices Inquire at Record office Also second hand 16 hp portable Fairbanks Morse engine at Roswell Hardware Co Secondhand Oliver typewriter sale at Record office Scholarship Woolverton Business College cheap if taken at once Plus political notice nominating W H Cosgrove for City Clerk Roswell subject to Democratic city convention date pending
Modern six room residence and bath for rent close in. The notice is from Roswell Title and Trust Co.
F P Gayle files for re election as Probate Clerk of Chaves County under County Commissioner. N J Fritz of Hagerman announces candidacy for Commissioner Third District subject to party approval. Jerry Carier declared as candidate for County Commissioner of Chaves County in the Third District race.
M. A. Finley announces candidacy for Commissioner of the Third District, subject to further action. The brief notice identifies Finley as a prospective candidate and notes the upcoming determination by authorities.
J. T. Evans announces his bid for Probate Judge in Chaves County up in the upcoming primary election, seeking to lead the county court and oversee estate matters and judicial administration.
W S Moore announced as candidate for City Clerk of Roswell, subject to the Democratic city convention action.
Wanted two employment notices for orchard and general farm work posted by P. O. Box 275. A team of work horses or mules is also sought with feed provided, contact via phone 147.
Commissioner District Two candidate W. M. Atkinson announces his bid for re election subject to Democratic primary action. He seeks continued office as County Commissioner in the Second District.
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