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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
2
The Santa Fe era notes Judge Abbott’s decision that county treasurers cannot claim 4 percent of liquor and gaming licenses. The case, involving the Quay county treasury, returns about $3,900 to the general fund and signals continued political tension as calls for reform echo in New Mexico.
Miss Nina Rabb and Miss Effie Andrain hosted a party Thursday evening at the North Kentucky Avenue home to meet Mrs Anna Garnett. About two dozen young people attended, enjoying the pleasant social event and the amusements arranged by the hosts.
A reading and social evening features guests drawing pictures of songs to guess their titles with prizes. Lewis Smith excels at guessing, rewarded with framed expenses for every dollar saved. The event promotes thrift and a cheap household remedy. Local talent Miss Jessie May Denning and others perform. punch and wafers served.
A digest of opinions on Arizona statehood proposals and tax distribution in New Mexico. The New Mexican notes Democratic counties overpay, while Arizona residents weigh office consolidation. The Carlsbad Argus hails an official smoker story. Pecos Valley System offers low round trip tickets to Colorado and other states, through Sept 30 with return by Oct 31. M. D. Burns, Agent.
James Pinnell filed a homestead claim for 161.65 acres in section 1 township 18 south range 25 east from Artesia. Charles Corbit of Hagerman made a final five year proof on 160 acres in section 17 township 14 south range 26 east. Wm Crow made a commutation proof on a homestead claim Thursday. Agnes Woodruff of Elida made final proof on her homestead Friday. Theodosia Morales of Lincoln filed a homestead claim on 160 acres in section 10 township 6 south range 4 east Friday. Attorney F Williams filed suit in district court Friday for Diven & Bell seeking $189 from W R Slinkard. An eight room house on South Kentucky avenue offered for $2750 cash or trade for Artesia property. Wall paper and paint supplies advertised by Pecos Valley Lumber Co. 731f.
A reunion of ex Confederate veterans is planned in Canyon City Texas from July 11 to 14 1905 by the West Texas Cowboys Association The railway offers a single round trip fare from Roswell with selling dates July 11 12 13 and 14 1905 Final limit is fifteen days from the sale date See that Roswell Creamery is on your butter package.
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