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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
2
The Roswell Record discusses statehood politics, local appointments, and public trust. It notes Grover Cleveland on public office, favors qualified delegates like J. F. Hinkle, and highlights civic virtues, salaries, and keeping proven officials in service. Wylie Sidewell and Rosie Cutbirth wed at Judge Evans home with witnesses C. A. Breeding and Annie Catbirth.
An overheard exchange shows Fred Higgins declaring I am a Democrat and Sheriff Woodruff expressing hope Higgins would run for sheriff this fall. Higgins counters he will work hard against Woodruff as he did against Charlie Ballard before the primaries.
The Roswell Daily Record and the Daily Santa Fe New Mexican have long opposed gambling intemperance and corruption. The Baptist Workman notes many papers shifted policy with money but these two outlets remain steadfast and unbuyable.
Northbound arrival at 10 30 a m from the M D Burns agent reports trains with northbound departure times at 4 00 p m and 4 10 p m southbound arrival and departure times shown similarly on the P V and N E railroad timetable.
Fresh Jersey cow producing about four gallons daily seeks buyer listed by K. E. Thompson on East 5th Street. Also advertised are a single buggy and harness, organ and household goods at 104 E Walnut Street rear of Overman shop. A Roswell Carlsbad business earning $1,800 monthly being sold by L. F. care Record. Four 100m houses with seven closets on South Hill near a good well offered at $50 ready for immediate sale by E T Diggs 202 East Bland Street.
Roswell organizes The Empire Oil Company of Roswell New Mexico to drill for oil east of town. Captain John W Poe presides with Nathan Jaffa treasurer and F J Peeler J T Carlton and J D Bell directors. 960 acres of land owned. stock will be sold for development with funds held by the treasurer.
Several short rental notices list furnished houses and rooms for rent. Listings include 625 North Main Street, 404 North Lea, 203 North Penn Avenue, and 504 North Penn Avenue, with tenants sought for men and general occupants at varied locations near town records. Apply to Payton Drug Co or U S S Market as directed.
For sale a good brick business house near the city center in Roswell. Rents readily and pays 12 percent on the investment. Carlton and Bell endorse this strong proposition as a solid investment locally.
Classified notice seeks a nurse girl at 501 Washington and a partner with means to run a road show. Also seeks two young ladies. Contact Albert S. Smith at his tent on the north end of Leagve. May 3 notice.
A grey coat lost last Sunday between Roswell and the Orton place is believed missing. Return to J F Patterson's store.
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