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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented local column lists residents traveling or visiting places including Elkins Seattle Wichita Clovis and Muscatine. It notes dressmaking services at 211 West Fourth Street, a laundry sale to Charley Marersons, and multiple residents returning home or leaving on trips. Names include Dr R L Cashburn J H McKinstry Mr and Mrs J L Howell W C Lawrence and R S Cook.
A youth plans to depart on July 25 to Minnesota, accompanied by his parents, from his old home.
Prompt and careful hauling offered by City Livery with contact Jodie Zuwmwalt. Call 9 or 410 for baggage transfer and household moving services. Expert handling and prompt response highlighted.
E F Hardwick traveled to Clovis this evening on a business mission.
Miss Rose Shepherd departed this morning for her home in St Louis following a short visit with her former school mate Mrs W G Polsgrove.
Miss Jonnie Witt departed this morning from Kenna to join her sister Miss Ina Witt who lives on a claim near that lace.
J E Levers and his young daughter Levers with T Terry traveled to Clovis this morning for a short business visit.
Mrs A H Groves of New Jersey spent the summer at Dexter for her health and was brought to Mary's hospital for an operation two weeks ago. She was able to return home last night.
Archie and John Cox left last night for their home at Big Spring Texas after spending three months visiting their cousin Miss Emma Kesling.
Mrs. Mary Murphy arrived from Newport Arkansas to visit her niece Mrs. M. S. Wiggins who is named the new principal of North Hill school and will stay indefinitely.
Mr and Mrs A L W Nilsson returned last night from a two and a half month stay at Clovis where Mr Nilsson was in charge of a cement building material plant.
In St Louis on July 15 the state of Arkansas sought seven and a half million dollars in a suit against Water-Pierce Oil Company alleging violation of state law. The hearing took place today.
The state cites the Arkansas Anti-Trust Act of 1905 and seeks more than a fine, asking that the implicated company be ousted from Arkansas.
Chicago July 15 observances mark the anniversary of John Alexander Dowie's Zion City but few followers gather to honor the dead prophet. The quiet commemoration reflects waning activity around the religious leader's founding.
A marriage license was issued last night to Robert Hildebrand aged 32 and Flora Kaufman aged 32, both of Roswell.
Mrs Neil Taylor and her daughter Miss Eddy Johnson went to Aome this morning to spend the day, enjoying a brief outing together in town.
Lee Richards and Dr. George A. Lipp visited Kenna this morning to inspect a shipment of cattle overseen by Bruce H. Marsh, confirming receipt and condition of the livestock.
The Daily Record urges readers to catch up on current events before a key figure's history fills the pages. Officials emphasize timely coverage, local impact, and ongoing developments shaping community narratives.
An advertisement asserts that a disordered liver worsens complexion and temper. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to cleanse and invigorate the stomach and improve digestion.
Bankers from New York State including metropolitan financiers meet at Saratoga for the sixteenth annual session held today in Saratoga Springs.
The United Fruit Company launches a passenger and freight service with three sailings weekly between New Orleans and Central America, commencing today.
Boston reporters relay that a Boston contracting firm will start construction today on a new Smith College assembly hall in Northampton. The project cost amounts to 175000 dollars with John D. Rockefeller contributing 100000 dollars.
Classified notices list several items for sale including a Roswell Country Club membership share, an inexpensive handmade pony phaeton in first class condition, a gentle driving saddle mare with harness, and a house and lot near Main Street offered as a bargain. Also advertised are a Jersey cow, two outbuildings, Rambouillet ewes with high yield, a Schumann piano, a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, a sectional bookcase, and inquiries directed to the Record office.
New York July 15 Mrs Wm B Budd cousin of E H Harriman will receive thirty dollars a month from her husband under a court order effective today.
Wool dull in St. Louis on July 14 with medium and fine grades quoted. Miss Mattie Been arrived from Coffeyville Kansas to visit friends. Miss Hazel Mook hosted dinner at Grand Central hotel with Texie Hodges Susie Rockefeller Hallie Manning Zora Wilson and Flossie Fitzhey chaperoned by J H and R H Mook. The Wells apartments announce improvements and July 15 rental availability. P H Pinney and family depart for Wichita Kansas to make their home after purchasing and selling the Croft farm in town.
A four room house is available for rent at 703 North Richardson. Contact the Record office for details and inquiries.
Letters of administration granted for James B. Trotter by Judge J. T. Evans of Chaves County Probate Court. Creditors must present claims for payment as provided by law. Witness my hand this 30th day of June, 1909.
J S Lea serves as administrator for the Roswell New Mexico post office. The notice identifies Lea in an official capacity overseeing operations and administrative duties at the Roswell facility.
Mamie A. Cobean at Record Office requests renewal or new subscriptions for Ladies Home Journal or Saturday Evening Post. She notes Airtesia visitors M. Schenk and J. H. McCrary were in town on business and invites readers to renew or start new subscriptions via the Record Office or home phone 166.
Mrs J L Howard arrived last evening from Amarillo to join Mr Howard in making their home. Mr Howard runs on the railroad out of Ros.
Oswell Hardware Co and Independent Hardware Co advertise wholesale and retail hardware including engines pumps fencing tinware buggies and water supply goods plumbing each touting full stock for wholesale and retail buyers in a local trade notice.
Mrs. W. T. Hayden and her three children, after a month visiting sister Mrs. O. D. Edmondson, depart from Tucumcari for south of Cuidad Juarez area to join her husband, a railroad man, in establishing their home.
A Roswell community member who had many friends here is remembered by relatives noting her strong ties to the town. Her husband once served as superintendent of the public schools, marking a notable connection to local education.
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