One Hundred Fifty Die In Roswell Opera House Fire
A catastrophic blaze at Boyertown's opera house during a charity event killed about 150 people and injured 75 as fear and stampede overwhelmed the crowd. Fire started from coal oil footlights. rapid spread trapped many on the second floor and in the basement. Bank and stores burned. total loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Local officials, state constabulary, and neighboring towns assisted in body removal and relief. Citizens urged forming a Roswell charity society led by women to aid the destitute and coordinate donations.
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Opera House
Boyertown
St. John’s Litheran Sunday School
Farmers National Bank
Roswell
Local notices announce agent change and theater trio
Notice to stockholders of Southwestern Savings Loan and Building Association announces R H McCune resigned as Roswell agent and is re appointed to oversee Pecos Valley towns starting Portales to Carlsbad with Albert Hanny as collector. Also Allen Curtis Comedy Company returns January 16 for three nights presenting Jakey Mikey Ikey A New York Girl and Jolly Widow with a 25 member company led by Curtis.
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Southwestern
Savings, Loan and Building Association of
Las Viegas
R. H. McCune
Roswell
N. M
Pecos Valley
Albert Hanny
First National Bank
of & Roswell
Hanny
Allen [Curtis
Jakey
Mikey
Ikey
New York
Allen Curtis
Weber and Fields
Roswell Wool & Hide Co Advertises Seed Cake and Meat
Local Roswell supplier Roswell Wool and Hide Co lists cotton seed cake and meat for sale with contact phone 30, inviting buyers to inquire.
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Roswell Wool & Hide Co
Charity Organization Needed in Roswell Opinion
A Roswell communication urges forming a local charity society to assist the needy. The author argues real charity helps the poor to help themselves and criticizes promiscuous giving as ineffective for lasting aid.
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Roswell
The Artesia Nursery Advertises Local Services
The notice advertises nursery services in Artesia for fruit shade and ornamental trees with contact options at J S Highsmith Artesia or Wyatt Johnson Roswell. It mentions Giff Russell provides horse shoeing services.
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Artesia Nursery
J.S. Highsmith
Artesia
Wyatt Johnson
Roswell
Greatest in history at wool growers convention
Helena Jan 14 attendance at the National Wool Growers Association annual meeting is reported as the largest ever with large delegations from New Mexico and Colorado. Delegations including Denver Los Angeles Salt Lake City Pocatello Laramie and Albuquerque seek the next convention. Roswell gets Sorosis shoe agency signaling local pride and retail progress.
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Helena
Mont
National Wool Growers, Association
New Mexico
Colorado
Denver
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Pocatello
Laramie
Albuquerque
Five Cents Per Pound for Fine Apples at Cash Grocery
A fragment notes the Cash Grocery offering fine apples at five cents per pound. The snippet is incomplete but indicates a promotional price attached to apples sold by the store.
Skating Rink Schedules This Week
The skating rink will be open this week on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon. Skating costs 25 cents with no admission charge.
Mrs White Hosts Old O E S Officers After Tenure
Mrs Elza White recently stepped down as Worthy Matron of the local chapter of the Order Eastern Star and entertained the old corps of officers at her Lea avenue and Fourth street home. The gathering featured progressive flinca, prize wins, and embroidered handkerchiefs as favors.
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Elza White
Order Eastern Star
Lea Avenue
Fourth Street
Mathews
Parsons
Cowell
Kellahin
Bemis
Day and Glad of St. George’s Dry Era
From Deming Graphic Georgia went dry day before yesterday New Mexico has been dry for 6100 years dry overhead plenty of water close underground The beauty of it Dry and healthful pumping water for irrigation or artesian wells or rivers and springs can raise as good crops as rainfall Money to Loan Roswell Title and Trust Co The Watson Finley Grocery Co has bought Cash Grocery Co stock and opens at the same location cash only and will offer full value 6813 Russell boiler work 16tf
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Roswell
Price & Co
New Mexico
el Paso
Fort Worth
Dallas
Pecos Valley
Lynn
Mass
E. A. Little & Co
Europe
America
Price
Deming
Georgia
Watson-Finley Grocery Co
Cash Grocery Co
Burglars ruin art at Frederick Earle residence
New York January 14 burglars visited artist Frederick Earle’s Monroee residence in Orange County. They stole or damaged paintings rugs and bric a brac valued over 25000. Earle had left for Italy three months earlier amid widely publicized domestic complications. J J Cole of Big Springs Texas plans to return to Roswell to reopen Roswell Machine Shops on South Main Street with a skilled crew to do smithing work.
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New York
Frederick Earle
Monroe
Orange County
Earle
Italy
J. J. Cole
Big Springs
Texas
Roswell
South Main Street
Grill Cafe for Sale At Roswell Hardware
Cafe listing offers for sale with contact at Roswell Hardware for details. Brief advertisement mentions apples at Cash Grocery priced at five cents per pound and directs inquiries.
Teacher Cleared of Assault Charge at Kenna Court
John L. Swinfley, a Kenna public school teacher, faced trial in Justice Welter’s court Saturday afternoon on an assault charge involving pupil Gly Hayes. The court found him not guilty but admonished the teacher and school directors for failing to address the boy’s misconduct promptly.
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John L. Swinfley
Kenna
Court of Justice Welter
Gly Hayes
Seedless Apple Co Plants Trees at Main Street
The Spencer Seedless Apple Co promotes shade and fruit trees planted with a growth guarantee. Advertises apples at five cents per pound and notes C. Womack left for Carlsbad on business from The Cash Grocery location on 2nd and Main Street.
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C. ©. Womack
Carlsbad
Main St
Spencer Seedless
Rhubarb Roots For Sale And Local Notices
Rhubarb roots are offered at 66e per dozen at 210 S. Ky. Ave. Officers and agents reported a party of five prospected for Malaga by C. L. Higday and Frank Ward. Roy Mook travels for business to Dexter and Artesia. Elks Lodge Roswell No. 969 schedules a regular meeting at 7:30 pm with ballot and initiation.
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S. Ky. Ave
C. L. Higday
Frank Ward
Mr. Higday
Iowa
Malaga
Roy Mook
Dexter and
Artesia
ELKS
Roswell Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Lodge Hall
A. Hanny
E. R
Notice of Publication in Chaves County Court
Notice that The Jaffa Prager Company filed suit in the District Court of Chaves County New Mexico against Robert S Goss and Julia F Goss among others. The case seeks to quiet plaintiff title to a land parcel described as SW% of NW of Sec 31 Tp 10 S Range 24 E and to bar all adverse claims. The filing cites a 1902 tax deed and a chain of ownership leading to Benjamin F Daniel.
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Chaves County
New Mexico
Jaffa Prager Company
Mark Howell
Chaves New Mexico
Benjamin F
Benjamin F. Daniel
Land transfer notice and mixed classifieds in NM paper
Daniel sold and conveyed all his right to the plaintiff, now owner in fee. Defendants Robert S. Goss and Julia F. Goss must appear by March 1, 1908 or a default judgment will be entered. Also ads for sale a Jersey cow at $45, lost school books, lost swastika pin with emeralds, and arrivals of guests at The Gilkeson hotel including G. Lewis, O. Kelley, F. Robinson, A. Adrian, C. Ozias, and J. H. Thomas.
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Daniel
Robert S. Goss
Julia F. Goss
W. W. Gatewood
Roswell
N. M
G. Lewis
St. Louis
O. Kelley
Grant Robinson
Minnaepolis
Minn
A. P. Adrian
el Paso
C. W. Ozias
Chicago
J. H. Thomas
Paris, Ill
Gilkeson
McCain Family Plans Move to Merrellton Alabama
Mrs A R McCain and daughter Miss Cora depart Roswell with plans to join Joe McCain in Merrellton Alabama to establish a new home. Miss Lillian McCain remains as librarian at the Carnegie Library in Roswell. Friends express regret but wish them luck.
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A. R. McCain
Cora
Merrellton
Ala
Joe McCain
Lillian McCain
Carnegie Library
Roswell
Bargain Grocer Prices Apples at Five Cents Per Pound
Local cash grocery advertises good apples for 5 cents a pound with 10 cent counter bargains. Includes mention of Ma kin's at 67 tf.
Shakespeare Club Plans Humorous Saturday Party
Members of the Shakespeare Club prepare a festive day at Mrs. W A Johnsons home after a contest halves the group. An invitation crafted from Shakespearian quotes arrives with playful lines urging friends to join at twelve oclock for a merrier gathering.
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Shakespeare Club
W. A. Johnson
Col. Richardson
Cruse Returns to Blacksmithing for Fund Drive
Due to clashes among Lyceum program participants, Rev. C C Hill's lecture for the school fund has been moved from January 24 to January 20.
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C.C. Hill
Have your buggy fixed by Cruse in timely fashion
A brief classified or notice urges readers to contact Cruse for buggy repairs and mentions a reference to Phone R. B. Jones for urgent rigs. The message reads like a concise local ad and hints at service availability through a named contact.
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Cruse
R. B. Jones
Suspension of Robert Mackay & Co on NYSE announced
The New York stock exchange reports the suspension of Robert Mackay & Co, a member firm. Liabilities total about 1,500,000 dollars, partly secured, with 5 and 10 cent counter bargains noted and Makins mentioned in the item.
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New York
Robert Mackay & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Elza White Robbed on Amarillo Trip to Wool Growers Meet
A letter from Elza White to his wife reports he was held up and robbed in Amarillo last Thursday night of 175 dollars. White, with A. D. Garrette, was en route to Helena Montana for the National Wool Growers convention as representative of the Chaves county association. Three men blocked him as he attempted to board the sleeping car and stole his money.
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Elza White
Amarillo
Amarillo Hold Up Becomes Pocketbook Joke For Local Friends
A pocketbook containing all the cash was taken from a man and Mr. Garrett during a trip. They were separated at the time and continued on. Mr. White will learn the full details at home. Friends plan lighthearted jests at the experienced traveler for being held up in Amarillo.
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Mr. Garrett
Mr. White
Amarillo
Lecture Series Promises Best Public Showing Yet
The upcoming school lecture is billed as the finest yet offered to the public in the series.
Illegally Fencing Oregon Lands Charged in Wheeler County Case
Portland January 13 John H Hall former U S Attorney W Steiner and others charged with illegally fencing 18360 acres in Wheeler County Oregon in connection with the Butte Creek Land Live Stock and Lumber Co will be arraigned today before Judge Punt in federal court for trial It is alleged the inclosure excludes homesteaders Although Binger Hermann former commissioner of the General Land Office was indicted jointly with the others his case will not be tried at this time.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
John H. Hall
U. S
W. Steiner
Wheeler County
Butte Creek
Live Stock and Lumber Co
Punt
Binger Hermann
General Land Office
Auction for harness wagons and moving gear for $1.00
A local sale advertises two teams and harness, four wagons, block and tackle, house moving trucks available for one dollar. Interested buyers are directed to see R. L. Ballard at Ingersolls.
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R. L. Ballard
Ingersolls
State presents case in the Thaw trial
New York on January 13 the state opened its direct case against Harry Thaw. A. Russell Peabody for the defense said no commission to Pittsburgh would be sought as Thaw’s ill mother would travel if needed. Assistant District Attorney Jarvin spent about twenty minutes outlining the prosecution. He called the killing of Stanford White premeditated and deliberate.
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Thaw
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
State Today
A. Russell Peabody
Pittsburg
William Thaw
Jarvin
Lloyd & Genter presents A Southern Romance at Majestic Theatre
The Lloyd and Genter Co presented Hal Reid's A Southern Romance to a large audience at the Majestic Theatre last night. The cast performed well with notable specialties by Grant Watkins on violin and other instruments. Lawrence Sullivan's paper tearing act drew much comment and the company will perform Black Diamond tonight with different specialties.
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Lloyd and Genter Co
Hal Reid
Majestic Theatre
Grant Watkins
Lawrence Sullivan
Roswell
Found belt offered for owner proof of property
Lady's belt found and kept at the Record office. Owner must prove ownership and pay for this advertisement to reclaim.
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Record Office
National Wool Growers Conven tion Opens in Helena
Delegates to the 31st annual National Wool Growers Association conven tion arrive in Helena Montana for sessions ex pecting over 2 500 members. Thomas F Walsh of Helena delivers a sharp address against government range regulation and the forest reserve license system. Governor Toole and acting Mayor Lindsay welcome attendees. The session closes with Governor Brooks of Wyoming speaking on open range.
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Helena
S Mont
National Wool Growers Association
Thomas F. Walsh
Congress
Toole
Lindsay
Frank J.hagenbarth
Idaho
Wilson
Douglas
Wyo
Walsh
West
Roosevelt
Brooks
Wyoming
Ex Confederate Soldier Heads to Confederate Home
Mr. Tucker, an ex Confeder ate soldier, left this morning for Shreveport Louisiana to visit relatives before proceeding to Mississippi to enter the Confederate Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tucker
Shreveport
Mississippi
Closing of Saloons Brings Moral and Social Gains
C W Trickett extols closing Kansas City saloons, citing fewer delirium tremens cases, fewer juvenile admissions, and improved school attendance. He relays a divorce case turned positive as a saloon shutdown proof, noting families restored, husbands sober, and homes improved, with charity and poor relief figures rising in a favorable balance for governance.
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Children’s Home
Festus Foster
Associated Charities
Roswell Weather Report January Forecast
Local Roswell report at 6:00 a m records a max temperature of 45, a min of 20, and a mean of 32 with no precipitation. Wind is west at 3 miles per hour and the sky is clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for tonight and Wednesday to be fair and warmer.
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Roswell
N. M
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Money To Loan.—Roswell Title and Trust Co
Grill Cafe
THE
Spencer Seedless Apple CO
Pho
Kirkpatrick
McGaffey
Majestic
Pia
Apple CO
Makin’s
STATE
Lloyd & Genter
National Wool Growers Convention
C. W. Trickett
Kansas City
Kan
U. S. Weather Bureau
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