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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces B. H. Wixom as a candidate for County Commissioner, 3rd district, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Clovis New Mexico reports seven inches of rainfall in three hours causing city and county flooding. Wind ripped roofs from buildings and two houses were struck by lightning. Basements flooded, goods damaged, and irrigation works and railroad tracks suffered. Telegraph lines down and recovery funds sought. Local officials urge private funding via J. B. Herbst.
Berry M Atwood an east and west engineer and Miss Mattie Ditmore a noted local young woman were married at seven o'clock last night at the bride's sister Mrs Ida Carrol's residence on North Virginia avenue. Justice A J Welter performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Roswell for now and later move to Amarillo where Mr Atwood expects transfer. Many friends extend congratulations.
Notice calls all Democratic candidates and prospective nominees to a meeting at R D Bell’s office on Tuesday June 14 at 2 pm to set dates for Democratic primaries. Secretaries Whiteman and Paylar urge attendance.
Earl L Read and Miss Rosa Ku cera were married at the First M. E. church parsonage by Rev. H Van Valkengurgh at seven this morning. Best man was Mr. Arthur Hartman and bridesmaid Miss Aldee Redfearn. The couple, widely known in Roswell, will reside in Roswell after a two week bridal trip to Galesburg Illinois and Solon Iowa.
Captain M. S. Murray special deputy game warden vows to prosecute anyone seining in North Spring River. Taney anglers claim minnows for bait, but large bass caught this way violate law. Murray also warns no birds may be shot this season and will enforce laws against shooting song birds.
Last night investigators clarified that the J. E. Wimberly struck by lightning near Fort Summer last Friday afternoon is not the J. E. Wimberly who lives in Hagerman and edits the Hagerman Messenger.
Drs Parsons announce their practice has relocated to 301 West Third Street one block west of the former location. The notice records a street change and provides the new address for patients and correspondences.
McCune resigns as secretary of Roswell Building & Loan Company, but continues as general manager and active head of business. E. G. Minton takes over secretarial duties, a move the Record notes reflects the company’s growth and leadership shift.
Sperry and Lukins drilled on F. J. Lukins land three miles northeast of Lake Arthur last Friday and struck a fine artesian well. The discovery, in a previously dry area, expands the artesian district and promises more wells nearby. The new well yields a twenty inch flow with an eight inch casing and produces pure sweet water.
Roy Parsons and James W Mullins began a private census in Roswell to build a city directory. They expect about 500 more names than the official tally and plan a full directory with street and building details. Government census in Roswell to be announced in September. private results due in three weeks.
In Chaves County New Mexico Roswell Lumber Company and Howard Crosson partners sue Patton Amelia Patton Smith Haynes and others. Special Master R C Reid appointed May 9 1905 to foreclose liens declared by court decree.
Special Master I R C Reid schedules sale on July 7, 1919 at 10 am at the Citizens National Bank Roswell to satisfy recorded liens on Lot 6 Block 5 Original Town of Roswell New Mexico. Liens total $2,134.83 plus interest from several claimants and costs of suit. Proceeds prorated after costs. balance to clerk of District Court. Dated Roswell May 16, 1910.
Public sale proceeds from a district court foreclosure on April 15 1910 with A Hanny special master to offer two tracts in Roswell New Mexico to satisfy debts totaling about 2033 dollars for McL Gardiner and 1901 dollars for Meagher Bros. The deeds cover the East half of the SE quarter and a partial interest in SE quarter NE quarter of section 12 and 7 township 11 south range 23 24 East. Case Nos. 1736 1740 in Chaves County.
Mrs D W Elliott was seriously injured at seven o clock Saturday evening near her home at 205 South Lea avenue when her foot caught in the reins and she was thrown from the buggy. She suffered torn muscles from the back and breast bones though no bones were broken. She is expected to be laid up for three to four months.
Real estate loan services offered by Aco On Trust Company. Indicates availability of funds secured by property for borrowers seeking mortgage or financing options. No explicit terms, rates, or contact details provided in the fragment.
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