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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
4
A terse church notice invites the public to First Baptist for a sermon next Sunday by Rev. J F Norris of Dallas Texas. The brief ad also urges attendance with a friendly invitation to all readers.
Union Trust Company directors met at the secretary John T. Mc Clure's office and adopted the bylaws that will govern the bank. The institution plans to be ready for business in fifteen to thirty days.
Secretary J A Graham of the Roswell Commercial Club reports progress on a regional trade excursion planned to depart Roswell in October. D L Myers of the New Mexico Pacific vows a favorable rate, with estimates of 60 dollars round trip for 50 travelers or 42 dollars if 75 go, potentially using three Pullman coaches. The trip would travel through Texas and into Louisiana, visiting Wichita Falls Fort Worth Waco Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston Beaumont New Orleans Dallas Pecos and Home, with October 17 as the departure date and a full itinerary to follow.
Secretary Graham and W C Lawrence of Lake Arthur left Roswell in an auto to mobilize lower valley interest for the excursion. A first class band will be secured for the trip as part of efforts to promote Pecos Valley products.
Leonard Wheeler was dismissed while James Wheeler was bound over to the grand jury on charges of intimidating A B Scott and threatening him if he stayed near the neighborhood. James posted a 300 bond. The case revealed a family quarrel near Lovington on the Texas line. A B Scott is James Wheeler’s father in law. Leonard Wheeler, age fourteen, is James’s brother. Scott was arrested for beating his wife and bound over.
Wool market steady in St Louis with territory and western mediums at 23 27, fine mediums 21 24, and fine 12 18 percent. Expert Shoeing by Cruse 16 cents per f. Beef offerings available from Independent Meat Co. phone 94. 1612 Result bringers record ads.
The Altus Roswell and El Paso line begins steel laying at a brisk pace with about a mile of track laid daily. Crews push from Altus toward Wellington while grading between Hallis and Wellington proceeds rapidly. Completion ahead for Lakeview and Memphis to caprock sections anticipated, with express handling contracted to American Express.
Cattle receipts 5000 with 2000 southern. market steady to strong. Native steers 4.50 to 7.50. southern steers 3.75 to 5.75. cows and heifers 2.50 to 7.00. stockers 2.50 to 5.30. bulls 2.75 to 4.25. calves 3.75 to 7.60. western cattle 4.25 to 6.25. hog receipts 5000 with prices 5 to 10 cents higher. bulk 7.80 to 8.10. heavy 8.05 to 8.10. packers 7.95 to 8.10. light 7.70 to 8.00. pigs 6.50 to 7.50. Sheep receipts 4000. muttons 4.25 to 5.25. lambs 7.00 to 8.25. wethers 4.00 to 5.50. ewes 3.25 to 6.50.
In Boston on July 16 Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science turns 88. Eddy is described by family and household members as in splendid health and vigorous as her birthday is celebrated.
Mrs Emma Kaufman wife of a local millionaire brewer is freed after paying a small fine ending charges tied to a sensational mystery in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
Agnes Poirers died after alleged cruel mistreatment by Mrs Kaufman. The servant fell ill and died in a local hospital with burns and bruises noted on the body.
James Sharp, known as Adam God, received a twenty five year term after leading a December riot that left Policeman Mullane dead. The sect’s members fled nude demonstrations and have since disbanded, ending a period of sensational disturbances in the Southwest.
Joe J. Jaffa and family depart Monday morning for a Pacific coast vacation including Seattle and other northwest points. James Sims,Joyce-Pruit grocery salesman, is due home tomorrow night with his bride whom he married in Weatherford Texas. They rent the Will Denning residence on North Kentucky Avenue, with Mr. and Mrs. Denning staying with S. P. Denning.
The Marblehead race scene shifts to Bay Ridge Brooklyn on July 16 as the annual New York Marblehead power boat race opens. Boats 30 to 40 feet long compete while contestants expect to depart Marblehead late Sunday evening.
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