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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
3
A compact note mentions a residence described as good house located about four miles to the right of the railroad town. Limited readable details suggest a rural property reference and location markers rather than a full listing.
Several residents and visitors pass through Roswell including Roy Mook from Artesia and Henry Hole from Chicago on business. Local figures such as T F Cazier from Lake Arthur, A W Leazer from Dayton, and Morgan Bellah returning from Mexico are noted along with guests at the Shelton hotel and prospects for two neat modern homes in Roswell.
M. Holt of Sweetwater Texas arrived this morning to accept a position in the Roswell Machine Shops. 3 F. Fulton of Baird Texas, after two days visiting the town, left this morning for Amarillo.
G. W. and J. Pride of New Decatur Alabama arrived last night on a business and prospecting trip. A. L. Nix and Charles Vestal returned to Acme this morning after spending two days here on business.
George Choate of eastern Oklahoma, here prospecting for several days, departed this morning for Elida. City Livery and Transfer Co., reliable bus carriage and baggage service. King, Anderson & Davis, proprietors. Slodif A. Furman returned this morning from a trip down the valley where he was taking orders for enlarged pictures.
J. W. Pigg of Mitchell and Pigg bridge building firm arrived this morning from Weatherford Texas for a business visit.
A Dallas resident named Dendinger arrived last night from Kansas City to stay a week or ten days to handle business matters.
Mrs R E Chipman and her daughter Lena with son Dee arrived from Dayton to spend the day shopping. They visited Peeler's Shoe Stock at Makin's. J J Stowe of Memphis Tennessee, who had been here since Saturday sightseeing, left this morning for Springfield Missouri.
Roswell welcomes Joe back as a citizen after choosing the city as the best place in the country. Many old friends express happiness at his return and renewed ties with the community.
The ad lists $40,000.00 to loan on irrigated farms for long terms by Roswell Title & Trust Co with H. P. Saunders and Roy H. Daniel. another offer of $500,000 to loan on irrigated farms with annual interest and payoff privilege by J. B. Herbst, Financial Agent. notices of travel show H. Corns leaving for Martinsville, Ind., after visiting his uncle Will M. Hicks.
Roswell Title & Trust Co invites travelers to use their office as headquarters in the valley and share valuable information about the country. F. M. Brown, who stayed a week visiting his son W. G. Brown at the Roswell Land Office, departed this morning for Clarendon Texas.
North Hill driver for the Sanitary Dairy left yesterday for Alabama due to the death of his brother.
The railroad company plans an early schedule change delaying the morning train by two hours and moving the night train up by four hours. The move, based on unofficial reports, aims to please travelers and businesses. The new timetable takes effect February 18.
A letter from J. R. Moore of Laredo Texas reports that Congressman Garner assured assistance for Roswell's appropriation. The note expresses optimism that the measure will pass.
Advertisement note offering a 116 horsepower portable Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine for sale. Inquiries directed to Roswell Hardware Co.
Wanted to trade stock in Roswell Country Club for stock in Roswell Gas Co. Inquire at Record office. S80tt.
Classified notice seeks furnished two room setup for light housekeeping at address Box 351 7913. Wording reflects a dated small ad style typical of urban classifieds.
Chaves County Abstract Co led by manager F. P. Gayle offers reliable and prompt service. 4126 J. M. Nelson Co., Architects, located in Oklahoma Building. Roswell, New Mexico.
See us for the most complete line of staple and fancy groceries and fresh fruits and vegetables in the city.
Gilmore and Fleming advertise a wide stock including builders hardware carpenter tools stoves ranges and kitchen utensils. The offer highlights real estate and live stock related items at 316 North Main with emphasis on current sale and stock breadth.
Printing notices advertise Commercial stationery booklets and catalogues offered by Tue Daily Record. The item highlights printing services for cards posters and various promotional materials provided by the newspaper's daily record.
An item from the Ingersoll Book Store advertises popular copyrights available at $1.50, with a 50 cent rate noted for a portion of the titles or services, indicating a discount or limited offer during the period.
Jaffa Prager & Co and Joyce Pruit Co operate the largest Southwest supply houses for dry goods clothing groceries and ranch supplies. They offer wholesale and retail options across a wide assortment.
Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co highlights itself as the oldest drug store in Roswell offering up-to-date supplies. The ad mentions drugs, wallpaper, paints and finishes as part of its varied offerings.
The New Gilkeson offers first class dining room service with meals at 50 cents and special meal ticket rates. Free sample rooms and private baths available one block west of the Postoffice. Grand Central Hotel under new management Ellars and Ellars promises the biggest and best facilities and is the only hotel equipped with sample rooms.
Harry Morrison leads Roswell's exclusive jeweler scene with watches diamonds and fine silverware. L B Boellner promotes Roswell's best jeweler with cut glass and hand painted china. Ic Frinberg introduces Roswell's new jeweler at 203% N Main St with repairs guaranteed.
K. Dye Works offers alterations repairs cleaning and pressing services. J. H. Angell reachable by phone 517 located at 125 W. 2d.
Oswell Lumber Co claims to be the oldest lumber yard in Roswell offering building materials and paint. Kemp Lumber Co invites inquiries for lumber shingles and more, with neighboring East 4th Street as its reference point.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Western Grocery Co as the leading store and cash grocery offering Prunty and Gordon products. It emphasizes quality and value in a period-appropriate storefront advertisement.
Roswell Seed Co announces an all kinds seeds catalog for field and garden use. The company states the new catalog is ready and available free upon request, inviting customers to inquire for copies.
Roswell shows two second hand stores on N Main and at Hill and Dana. Makins second hand store offers coal and cook stoves from seven to ten dollars and a broad furniture line. Phones listed as 69 and 227 for inquiries.
Roswell Tent City and Sana Torium, Incorporated, announces Dr. C. L Parsons as manager. The new firm consolidates local tent and tent-related services under a single corporate banner.
W P Wood offers tailor made suits with cleaning and pressing at 118 North Main Street. Phone 409. Local shop advertises professional tailoring and garment care services for men Seeking quality and fit.
Turner Studio offers first class photographs enlargements and views as successor to Hess & Co. Dilley & Son provide undertaker services with private ambulance and prompt service. Allery Furniture Co also advertises undertaker services with phone numbers 75 and 111.
Wm. Fenimore, who had been lingering about his farming property near town, departed this morning to return to his home in East Peru, Iowa.
Joe Torian, who left Roswell seven months ago, has prospected from New Mexico to Tennessee and returned to start a drag and transfer business. He plans to offer local moving and freight services, leveraging national routes and a growing client base.
Job notice seeks an experienced waiter and an experienced chamber maid. Apply at once at The Gilkerson Hotel.
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