Postmaster J B Mathews Died After Illness
Obituary notes the death of J B Mathews postmaster of Roswell following a three week illness due to pneumonia. A memorial sketches his life from Tennessee Civil War service to New Mexico mining, Lincoln County war bravery, and years as Roswell area businessman and postmaster. Funeral at his residence with Masonic and Knights Templar rites, survived by wife Dora Bates and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mathews
Roswell
New Mexico
Billy Mathews
Evii
C. C. Hill
Christian Church
Mathews
Knights Templar
32Nd Gree
W.M. Atkinson
E.A. Cahoon
Nathan
Woodbury
Cannon County
Tennessee
Walter
Anna (Ashford) Mathews
Tennesse
Company M
Fifth Tennessee Cavalry
Pulaski
Murfreesboro
Giplin
Colorado
Taos County
Pecos Valley
Billy the Kid
Mr. Mathews
Stockard and Auld Offer City Chauffeur Service at 2 50 Per Hour
They advertise a four passenger automobile with chauffer at 2 50 per hour for the entire machine plus 25 to 50 cents for trips within the city. Reductions apply for longer hires and multiple parties. Physicians and country residents can be rushed to the Valley at all hours. Sundays and tours of Say ers Lanes are available with a competent chauffeur. Phone 205.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockard & Auld
Chaffeur
North Spring
Hondo
Org
Military Heights
South Hill
Flood Covers Ten Blocks in Oklahoma City
Local authorities report ten residential blocks in Oklahoma City under floodwaters. Evacuations are underway as crews monitor rising levels and assess damage to homes and streets. Residents fear long cleanup and possible displacement while emergency services concentrate on critical areas.
Oklahoma City Dry Weather Hinders Cotton Experiment
Floods and water damage in Oklahoma City spark a stalled plan to plant cotton this season. Mr. Moore, owning 160 acres near Artesia, shifts strategy after landowners oppose experimental crops. He plans a future trial on his own land alongside a large artesian well, aiming to irrigate and grow cotton and alfalfa, citing prior success of similar experiments near Parisbad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Pres
Change in Time Table The New Railroad Time Table Goes
A notice announces changes in the railroad schedule with a new time table to take effect soon. It outlines adjustments to departure and arrival times and directs passengers to consult official sources for specifics.
No decisive battle seen as both sides suppress reports
Telegrams from Tokio and St. Petersburg describe ongoing fighting north of Pusan and Kinchou with Russian reinforcements, but officials expect no decisive battle soon. Reports note heavy rains flooding homes, repatriation of families, and uncertain casualty counts as Japanese and Russian forces clash along the Liaodong peninsula and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoessel
Kinchou
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
War Office
Mukden
Big cattle sale nets large shipment from Midland ranch
Robert L. Slaughter and his brother George M Slaughter visited Bovina Texas where they shipped five to six thousand Longhorn two year olds. Ike Humphrey bought the herd for Rapid City South Dakota. The cattle were raised at the Long S ranch near Midland where Slaughter is manager. It ranks as a major local livestock deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Slaughter
George M Slaughter
Bovina
Tex
Ike Humphrey
Rapid City
South Dakota
Long S. Ranch
Midland
Texas
Lawton G A R Post to Meet for Mathews Funeral
Members of the Henry W. Lawton G A R Post are asked to meet at Ava E Page's office in Roswell Sunday June 5 1904 at 2 p m to attend the funeral of Comrade J B Mathews at his Roswell residence. G A R Post Commander Ira P Wetmore Adjt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Lawton
G. A. R. Post
Ava E. Page
Roswell
J. B. Mathews
Property Listing Walks Ahead in Oklahoma Block
Dialogue shows Jim heading to room No. 7 in the Oklahoma block to list property with Carlton and Roach. Bill notes the pair are effective at their work.
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Jim
Oklahoma Block
Carlton & Roach
Floods Rise Across Kansas and Adjacent States
Heavy rains push Neosho and Cottonwood valleys to their worst flood levels in two decades as rivers climb past prior highs. The Kaw and other streams swell toward Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City with no major alarms yet. Losses include a woman and child at Florence and extensive damage in oil regions from Tola to Fort Scott and along the Arkansas River.
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Kansas
Neosho
Cottonwood
Kansas City
Manhattan
Topeka
Lawrence
Oklahoma
Florence
Tola
Kimporia
Ft. Scott
Arkansas
Teachers from New Mexico Invited on Chicago Trip Deal
Territory teachers may take advantage of special fares to the University of Chicago with a stop-over in St. Louis for $1, making a $40 round trip ticket. Ticket expires Oct 31. University tuition runs to $103 including laundry board books and room. A party of eight teachers will depart Roswell next Tuesday June 7. Information from J. F. Stilwell.
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Ew Mexico
University of Chicago
St. Louis
Roswell
J. F. Stilwell
Masons to Assemble for Burial Service of J B Matthews
All Masons are requested to assemble in the lodge room promptly at 1 36 p m tomorrow Sunday before proceeding to the residence of our late brother J B Matthews to perform the last rites of the burial service.
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J. B. Matthews
Page ships Valley produce to World's Fair exhibit
Col. A. E. Page sent a shipment of Valley agricultural products to the World's Fair for exhibition. The lot includes five fine wheat from Fred Stevens, potatoes from J. E. Wilson, beets from Joe Goodheart, and six day alfalfa from Prof. Thompson. The alfalfa stands 26 inches high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Page
Fred Stevens
J. E. Wilson
Joe Goodheart
Prof. Thompson
Artesia to Host New Masonic Lodge Inauguration
R. M. Parsons visited Artesia for the setup of a new Masonic lodge. Officers elect have certificates from the District Deputy Grand Master, with the Deputy Grand Lecturer and under dispensation to complete the organization in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Parsons
Artesia
Funeral for infant of Mr and Mrs Dippel near St Andrews Hall
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dippel died recently and funeral services were held this afternoon at their home near St Andrew's Hall conducted by Elder C C Hill of the Christian church. The baby was laid to rest in Southside Cemetery.
Navy families unite in Miss Taylor tied to Lt. Gherardi
Miss Nevile Sims Taylor daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs. Taylor married Lieutenant Walter Rockwell Gherardi of the U S Navy in All Saints Church Chevy Chase. The ceremony was followed by a large reception at the Taylor home on Lenox street. The union joins two prominent naval lineages in the nation.
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Washington
Nevile Sims Taylor
Taylor
Walter Rockwell Gherardi
U.S. N
All Saints’ Church
Chevy Chase
Lenox Street
Knights of Pythias Meet for J B Mathews Funeral
Members of the Knights of Pythias are called to gather at their hall at 1 o clock on Sunday June 5 to attend the funeral of J B Mathews as announced by J J Jones, K of R and 8.
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P.’s
J. B. Mathews
J. J. Jones
Surrey Wanted for Summer Use
Help required to borrow a surrey for the summer. Apply at Frost & Walton's art gallery or at 811 N. Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Frost & Walton
N. Pa
Cotton booster Moore visits Artesia from Temple
J. E. Moore, who recently relocated from Temple to Artesia, was in the city Thursday. A noted cotton enthusiast, he is active in promoting growth in the Valley and believes in trying everything to boost development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Moore
Artesia
Temple
Texas
Mr. Moore
For Rent Six Room House on Main Street
Six room house at 21 N Main Street available for rent furnished or unfurnished. Apply to Mrs Barrett at 104 East Ninth.
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N. Main St
Blaze Killer sales push invites agents in Roswell
WADDELL at El Capitan hotel promotes Blaze Killer as the strongest fire protector. He seeks live agents across the Southwest for a limited time, promising permanent positions in the region.
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Southwest
Godair Leaves for Points North on Bank Work
W. H. Godair, president of the Fist National Bank, departed this morning for engagements and visits in northern locales, detailing the trip's purpose as bank business and related meetings.
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W. H. Godair
Fist National Bank
Points North
End Collision in Missouri Pacific Trains Kills One
A head end collision near Mastin, 22 miles south of Kansas City, between Missouri Pacific trains No. 1 Colorado Flyer and No. 3 accommodation, killed one person and injured nineteen. The trains, behind schedule, were attempting to make up time.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Mastin
Clear Lake
S. D
TO RESURRECT POWDERLY
Movement in Knights of Labor circles to appoint Terence V Powderly as leader again gains momentum in Boston. Michael J Kennedy says Powderly has been asked to take charge and would accept if elected unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Knights of Labor Cireles
Terence V. Pow
Derly
Michael J. Kennedy
Powderly
Chautauqua Desk Promoted by Roswell Families
The Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk is highly praised for kindergarten work and home teaching. Janes Warren, sole agent at 302 N Richardson, offers desks, tale pencils, colored crayons, and related items with prompt attention to all orders.
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Chautauqua Industrial Art Desk
Roswell
Janes Warren
N. Richardson
Carlton & Roach Real Estate Delivers the Goods
The ad touts Carlton & Roach Real Estate promising broad service for any property type anywhere and anytime with a confident claim they simply deliver the goods.
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Carlton & Roach
Wesley Langford and Susie Cowan Wed at Hagerman
Wesley Langford Hagerman merchant wed Susie Cowan in Hagerman on Wednesday. The groom is a local merchant and the bride described as a handsome young woman.
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Wesley Langford
Susie Cowan
Hagerman
Mr. Langford
Miss Cowan
Hondo Lands Maps with Owner Names and Filing Dates
Fragmentary notice lists present owner names and filing dates for land below Hondo reservoir. Includes reference to Citizens Bank and a contact phone 3820. Details are incomplete but indicate a land claim or filing near the Hondo area.
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Hondo Reservoir
Citizens Bank
Roswell Opera House Offers Children Physical Culture Class
Mrs Landrum opens a children's physical culture and dancing class at Roswell Opera House today at 2 30 pm. Tuition is 1.00 per month.
Pastor W. E. Lyon Returns to Fill Pulpit Here
Rev. W. E. Lyon pastor of the First Methodist Church returns from Pecos Texas where he attended district conference and will fill his pulpit here tomorrow according to the regular column announcement.
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W. E. Lyon
First Methodist Church
Pecos
Texas
Fisher heads to Witherspoon ranch from Portales
Dr KE M Fisher departed Portales this morning and will travel 65 miles north to the Witherspoon ranch on a professional call.
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Portales
Witherspoon Ranch
Waughs Return to Trinidad After Valley Visit
Mr. and Mrs. F. Waugh and their daughter Miss Dorothy left this morning for their home in Trinidad Colorado after a pleasant visit in the Valley.
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Co. F. Waugh
Dorothy
Trinidad
Colo
Miss Edna Stanton Leaves City for Chicago Home
Miss Edna Stanton and her brother, who have spent the winter in the city, departed for Chicago this morning. They expect to return next fall.
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Edna Stanton
Chicago
Certificates Ready Monday Morning for Grammar Students
Grammar grade students may collect their certificates Monday by 10 o'clock at Public School or at Prof Stilwell's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Wanted a good cook to Ar tesia Monday eve
Help wanted notice seeking a skilled cook to go to Artesia Monday evening. Apply at 311 North Pecos or call 222. Short ad appears in the classifieds.
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Artesia
N. Pe. Cos
Hardwicke Returns from Artesia to Check Artesian Well
E. F. Hardwicke came back this morning from Artesia where he had been tending to his artesian well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Hardwicke
Artesia
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