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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
3
Lt. K. K. Scott traveled to Artesia last evening on business, reporting from the local pace of activity near 122 West 2nd Street.
C A Arpin of Trinidad Colorado is looking after business. J Franks departed last night for a few days business trip down the river Ney.
A fragment notes that D. Sweet made a business trip and is expected to return shortly. The morning detais mention Elida and imply an upcoming return, with no further names or specific dates provided.
James F. Brogdon traveled from Kenna to town for a short business visit lasting several days, staying in the area to attend meetings and advance local interests.
Local ad notes the best boots you ever put on are made by Godager and Wd located at 120 North Main. The terse line markets footwear with a period feel and streetcorner tone. It presents a compact storefront tease without extra details.
Sheriff Stewart of Eddy county came back last night after a business trip to Amarillo.
Fragmentary item lists J. B. Herbst at 303 Main St Roswell as a contact for private funds for city towns. No further details or context are readable in the snippet.
KG L Reese left this morning for his Portales home after spending a day here at court.
A truncated note says McCoy of Lake Arthur came up this month for a brief business visit.
Floy Knode left Lake Arthur this morning to seek a teaching job in the local schools.
Al H. Birdsong departed this morning for northern points and is expected to be away for the remainder of the week.
Room for rent and sewing work sought by Mrs H F King at 605 North Main. Contact 8613 for details.
A. Kimmons of Kenna came to town last night to electioneer for the office of county commissioner.
Ed West arrived last night from Texhoma Oklahoma to visit his brother RF West at 612 South Washington Avenue.
The notice states that Charles McCellecher left this rig for Denver Colorado, where she would spend the remainder of the summer. The wording implies a maritime or rail context and mentions Denver as the destination.
Joe Getswiller proprietor of the kirewood Drug Company was a business visitor here yesterday returning home last night.
Edgar Caffee traveled to Lake Arthur last night for a brief business visit and plans a return trip to Artesia before departing.
Lenox arrived last night from Texas where he completed studies at a business college and was graduated this spring.
An early 20th century classified-like note from Zeigler Company of Chicago offers an Africa travel scheme with a free outfit and says agents can earn ten dollars per day. It mentions terms and references a Marvelous career in an African trip and return.
Jack McCauliff the bricklayer left this morning for Amarillo and will return to work on the new court house, resuming duties after travel.
Harold H. Taopson of Dilley Furniture Company departed this morning for a short business trip to his old home in Springfield Illinois.
Mr. J and Mrs. George Buxman of Huntingburg Indiana, visiting the town, left last night for Lakewood to pursue a prospecting trip.
Mr and Mrs W E Washington were seen traveling this morning from Lake Arthur to their home in Marietta Oklahoma.
A local ad from Godager and Woodard at 120 N Main urges readers to bring worn footwear with holes to their shop for repair or sole replacement, highlighting a practical solution for worn soles.
Loan offer for real estate through Ion Trust Company. Details unclear in fragment. Potential financing inquiry seeking funds secured by property.
Miss Anna Treat departed this morning for her Milwaukee home after a four month visit with Miss Elizabeth Hunter and Gray Hunter.
Bakornell Studio offers a seven room modern dwelling in Roswell at 2100.06 dollars with easy terms through Roswell Title and Trust Company. Property described as well located and a best bargain in Roswell.
M. C. Spicer, a lawyer formerly residing in Roswell, departed for his home in Clovis after spending a few days attending court, likely signaling a temporary relocation or end of recent duties.
G. T. McQuillen, superintendent of the Roswell Telephone Company, made a short trip to Hagerman last night on company business, returning this morning.
EK. T. Drury departed this morning for a six months journey visiting Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco. The trip aims at a climate change to aid his asthma.
Co. W. Merchant of Abilene Texas and J. D. Merchant of Carlsbad arrived this morning to visit Ed S. Seay and family and to attend to business affairs. Their trip includes coordination with local contacts and planning further engagements in the region.
Mr and Mrs Homer Wilder and their young child arrived from Lakewood this morning to stay with friends while Mr Wilder attends the Roswell Gun Club shooting tournament.
Emory Hunter and wife, Mrs. M. C. Shivers and Miss Maud Shivers are expected from Blida to attend the bedside of Mrs. Claud V. Bayless, who is very sick.
Charles V. Gray of Dexter Colorado represents Union Metallic Cartridge Company and Remington Arms Company and serves as treasurer at the Roswell Gun Club shooting tournament.
Lee Donald known as Fat ty departed Roswell this morning for Newton Kansas after a brief pleasure visit. He is a news butcher traveling between Newton and Amarillo on the Santa Fe and formerly operated in Roswell.
F. R. Reither, employed by J. L. Mabie & Co. for two months, departed this morning to Blida for a brief visit with his father and then will proceed to Kansas to participate in the harvest fields.
Mystic Indiana transfer and livery man Lee Dimmit and his brother L W Dimuanit, a local transfer man, parted ways this morning for home after spending several days visiting their brother they had not seen in thirty four years.
Swift Bros tailors at 123 West 2nd street publish notice of piano contest votes. Contact phone 517 for details and results update.
Mrs W T Bartley and her daughter Mrs F W Stockton returned home after a several week trip to their old home in St Louis Missouri. They spent four weeks there and were called to Eddyville Kentucky for one week due to the death of a brother of Mrs Bartley.
A. W. Hutchins and sister Miss Jenny Hutchins arrived from Houston and will visit Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gilkeson. Hutchins Sr. will stay about ten days, while Jenny will spend the rest of the summer in Roswell.
Mr and Mrs George A Payne formerly of the city and lately at Clovis arrived last night and will live here again Mr Payne has sold his Clovis laundry to Mr Swartz a newcomer from Pennsylvania
Caester Haile manager for New Mexico and Arizona of the Colorado National Life Insurance Company departed last night for Hagerstown after a short visit here on business with his niece Mrs G T McQuillen He expects to return in about ten days for a two week stay
Miss Flo Whiteman of Roswell New Mexico wed Mr Berri M Wilkerson Monday evening in Pasadena at the home of Mr and Mrs R V Willingham 596 North Raymond Avenue The Rev Daniel Fox officiated with a simple artistic decor of roses carnations and greenery The bride is a petite brunette with many accomplishments and the groom a promising young business man The couple will be at home after June 15th at 596 North Raymond Avenue
Dc J Wagner of Honda Lumber Roofing Co was awarded the Hagerman school contract Saturday at about thirteen thousand dollars. The new alfalfa meal mill at Hagerman built by Dallas capital is now running at full headway.
Transaction shows Joan C. Tuton of Elkins New Mexico handling the estate for his brother Archie H. Tuton known as Bud Tuton who died in Texas during a health visit. He was a notable cattleman with a ranch near Bikins where he resided since 1884.
The Chaves County Teachers Institute will open at the Central School building next Monday June 20 for a two week session. All who wish to board teachers should notify County Superintendent C. C. Hil specifying location and weekly rate.
A telegram to Roswell Amusement Association manager Cy Lekand reports Clovis cannot arrive for scheduled games this week. It is expected they may visit next week. The exact reason for the delay is not stated.
Residence in good locality with water bath electric lights and modern conveniences. Also second hand gas range in good order. Saddle or driving pony cow and six acre ranch for sale or rent. Beautiful new six room modern house east front two porches and hall. 160 acres land near Dexter offered by F H Brodin must sell before June 20. Bed Davenport at 305 N Penn listed for sale.
A jumble of wanted notices and ads from McElhannon & Co and others seeking second hand furniture cattle milk and farm help. Listings include positions for ranch work general housework a nurse girl and a competent woman, plus requests for a Jersey cow and a driving mare with a buggy or surrey. Contact details and addresses vary by item.
The Roswell team faces lineup issues after captain Ralph Crowell injures his knee sliding into base at Vaughn and is hospitalized in Topeka. Clovis eyes Amarillo next while Roswell plans a late week effort with Lake Arthur and adjusts for limited players before a four game swing to Albuquerque from June 25 to 27.
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