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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
3
Classified notice advertises 25000 acres at 3 per acre plus varied parcels including a modern seven room house with barn and orchard, 5 acres land, a 10 acre improved tract near the city, vacant business lots, and a cottage with artesian well on Kentucky Avenue. Promotes high interest and exchange options, urging investigation of the properties as good investments.
Exchange offer seeks 320 acres with artesian wells and a wood house four miles from the railroad town for city or suburban property. Rural to Pecos Valley and Roswell trade options include a $20 acre central Illinois farm or a $25,000 Texas farm for Pecos Valley or Roswell lands. Also listed: a 160 acre highly improved central Oklahoma farm for Pecos Valley land.
Local notes report Peeler s Shire stock at Makin s and Joel Peeler s shoe stock at Makin s. H J Thode and J D Whalen visit from nearby towns. Zip news mentions Real estate loans, travel, and social visits. A Pecos funeral notes death of Rube Musick and George Cazier during a duck slaughtering trip.
They returned after dark tired but without ducks, claiming plenty nearby yet gun shy. Only three Lula birds and a worn rabbit were brought in, the morning tally showing little.
A refined afternoon event at Mrs Baldwin’s residence invites guests for an elegant lunch and a pleasant social period from 3 to 8 30 p m tomorrow. The notice emphasizes cordial hospitality and a warm gathering in a private home setting.
W K Breeding returned last night to his Lakewood home after a business visit here. Peeler's Shoe Stock at Makin's. Lewis Lenox left for the Lenox ranch in El Paso county Texas after several weeks with relatives and friends in Roswell. Large full blooded barred rock cockerels for sale at the Slaughter Farm at one dollar each. m, w, s. tf.
The docket lists James Ryan versus Frank Easton over a deed cancellation for 160 acres dated 2 17 1926 or $6 400 in land payment and $900 three years rent. Gatewood and Bowers act as plaintiffs' attorneys. C W Haynes and C D Bonney sue A D Cowell for 239 15 on Riverside Heights water plant damages. R E Lund represents complainant. Jaffa Prager Co sue George R Prunty and Henry M Gordon for 2182 70 with attachment on groceries. Lund represents the complainant. Jaffa Prager Co also contest a transfer of property involving Ellen Snyder and husband. Kemp Lumber Co sues Roswell Cement & Plaster Co for 136 40. Lund is plaintiff's attorney.
Vernon L. Sullivan territorial engineer offers a trophy cup to the farmer who writes the best first hand, economical irrigation article up to fifteen hundred words. Newspapers will publish two or more top submissions to educate on irrigation methods in the territory amid the approaching irrigation congress in Santa Fe.
City Livery and Transfer Co. liable for bus carriage and baggage service. King Anderson and Davis, proprietors. Cod f
Classified ad notes a 16 horsepower Fairbanks Morse portable gasoline engine offered for sale. Inquiries directed to Roswell Hardware for details.
Trade Directory items for CHAVES COUNTY include CHAVES COUNTY ABSTRACT CO with F P Gayle as manager, NELSON CO architects in Roswell, and multiple Roswell merchants. Notes mention The Daily Record, grocery and hardware firms, Wool & Hide, Trading Co, Meat Market, Title and Trust, and Brunswick entertainment assets. Contains promotions for services and equipment.
Department Stores advertise Jaffa Prager Co Joyce Pruit Co and W P Lewis Hardware as the largest supply houses in the Southwest and West. They offer dry goods clothing groceries ranch supplies builders hardware stoves and kitchen utensils at live and let live prices. Real estate and live stock listed with 816 North Main and Nell R Moore offers property and loans.
Roswell businesses highlight long standing presence with the Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co claiming to be the oldest drug store in Roswell and advertising updated goods. Daniel Drug Co presents as a headquarters for drugs wall paper paints and varnish.
ITHE NEW GILKESON promotes first class dining room service with meals at 50c and special meal ticket rates. Free sample rooms and private bath rooms are advertised one block west of the post office. GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL under new management Ellars & Ellars boasts biggest and best facilities and sample rooms, claiming to be the only hotel equipped with them.
Roswell merchants promote goods and services at 100-02 N Main, 109 Main St, and 203% N Main. Ads highlight new and second hand furniture, coal stoves, silverware, cut glass, hand painted china, diamonds, watches, and jewelry with repair services and guaranteed work. Multiple vendors compete for shoppers in Roswell.
K. C. Dye Works offers alterations repairs cleaning and pressing with J H Angell at 123 W and phone 517. Bernard Gunsul an Electrical Contractor at 110 N Main St lists as GE Co agent performing all kinds of electric work with phone 141.
Roswell Seed Co announces a new seed catalogue available free on request. Morrison Bros Store markets men women and children apparel with a specialty in millinery.
DILLEY FURNITURE CO offers high quality furniture at low prices. PECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO supplies lumber shingles doors cement paint and glass. ROSWELL LUMBER CO proclaims oldest yard in Roswell for building materials and paint. KEMP LUMBER CO advertises lumber shingles and honest service on East 4th St.
Western Grocery Co presents a bold claim of leading assortment and quality in town. The message emphasizes top products, service, and value as the premier local grocer.
Dr C L Parsons Manager and Baker Elliott public stenographers and typewriters offer services. Let us do your work located at 210 Garst Building Rooms 5 and 6.
W P Wood offers cleaning and pressing services at 118 North Main Street with phone number 409. The small ad presents a concise promotion for tailor made garments and upkeep.
Turners Studio successor to Dilley and Son undertakers Prt Hess and Co offer first class photographs Yate ambulance prompt service and views Allery Furniture Co undertakers phone numbers 75 and 111 listed for funeral arrangements and related services.
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