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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as the Democrat approved sheriff candidate for Chaves County subject to Democratic primary action.
C E Tobe Odem enters the race for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, with candidacy contingent on the outcome of the party primaries. He seeks support from voters within the party as primary action proceeds.
Nounce N J Fritz announces renomination bid for county commissioner 3rd district subject to Democratic primary action.
Nounce A Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District. The declaration comes as a Democratic primary action approaches, with Durand seeking party support and voters' backing in the upcoming primary.
The Record reports B. H. Wixom is authorized to announce his candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, following the Democratic primary process. The notice reflects official party action and local political proceedings.
A letter from Theodore Roosevelt expressing sympathy with the World Missionary Conference and urging unity to advance worldwide evangelization was read at Edinburgh. The commission chair, Rev J J Campbell Gibson, noted progress from small beginnings to wide mission development and highlighted the Church in the Mission Field as central to future efforts.
The report argues that mission work must center on the local church as a concrete, self sustaining force. It notes converts are now valued for their role in national life and praises Christian communities in places like Fiji, where thousands of indigenous believers influence broader society.
A global church mission report notes converts in Asia Africa Japan and New Guinea as active worshippers amid persecutions. Local items include A G Mills visiting Roswell O R Tanner from Hager Nan Otis Jones from Clovis J C Wilson from Hager Nan and Ed McKinsinger traveling for business. Household goods for sale and travel updates accompany the community notices.
Napoleon M. Ratliff aged 22 and Bertha Morris aged 18 received a marriage license late yesterday afternoon. They wed at 6 30 PM at the home of Charles Gilbert on Matthews Street with Justice R D Bell officiating. The groom works as an engineer at the City Waterworks plant and the couple will reside on East Bland Street.
Elrick of Nexter is in Roswell for several days while Lois Woodruff of Pageman visits Miss Doty of North Richardson Avenue. The brief gossip notes local social movements and neighborly visits among residents in the area.
John P D Merchant arrived in Marlshad last night after a brief visit with Ed S Seay and family in Roswell.
The Ladies' Home Journal will be issued twice a month beginning January 1 at the old price of $1.50 a year. Subscriptions or renewals are encouraged via agent Hattie L. Cobean, phone 166, with total receipts listed as $312.
H. C. Long of El Paso formerly of Roswell spent yesterday here and left this morning for a trip to Cook County Texas.
Mrs M D Carlton left this morning returning to Clovis after visiting Roswell friends. Mrs J B Russell and her two daughters left for Paris Texas to spend the summer with relatives. Mrs M M Smith and daughter Mrs Walter Simmons arrived from Acme to shop for a few days. Mrs Wm de Ronden Pas and two children left for a summer visit with her parents in San Francisco.
Mrs F P Dutton came up from Dexter this morning to spend several days visiting her sister Mrs Alta Holt who is quite sick.
Roswell Title Trust Company offers a seven room modern dwelling in a well located Roswell area at $2 100.06 with easy terms.
Edgar Caffee and Will Lawrence came back this morning after a several day journey through the valley visiting Lake Arthur Artesia and Dayton.
Conductor Charles Miller of Amarillo runs on the Pecos Valley trains in place of W Placey who takes a two month vacation. Old shoes fixed to endure wear better than new, service for travelers including trains and children from Godager Woodard 120 N Main.
C. J. Wagner traveled to Hageran last night to oversee the newly awarded school building project. He will commence work next Monday after securing the construction contract.
Miss Caroline McLaughlin arrived from Dexter to spend the day with Miss Flora Torian and plans to return home tomorrow.
Miss Ruby Stanley and her mother departed Roswell this morning for Indianapolis Indiana to join her father. Mrs Stanley will remain in Roswell.
Mrs. M. J. Gray of Orchard Park travels to town to shop and spend the day with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Robins.
Private funds for city loons. See J. B. Herbst, 303 Main St. Roswell. Willie Murray son of Captain M. Murray sustained a badly sprained and twisted ankle after his foot was caught in a wagon wheel while returning from the Gun Club shoot on Tuesday evening.
I R Morrow left this morning for Amarillo and will depart tomorrow for his home in Los Angeles California.
CC R Brice came back to Carlsbad last night after a brief stay at court. He was accompanied by his stenographer Miss Julia Ferguson visiting her parents Mr and Mrs V C Ferguson on Virginia Ave.
Ss. B. Tucker departed Roswell this morning for Helena Montana to work for the Prudential Life Insurance Company for three or four months while his family stays in Roswell.
Mrs Rov Mook departs Marion Indiana for a 2 1 2 month stay visiting her parents. She is accompanied to Portales by Mr Mook who then proceeds to the Yellow House ranch.
J. L. House and J. F. White of House New Mexico attended two days of court in Roswell and left this morning for home after enjoying the smoker at the Commercial Club and praising the hospitality and courtesy shown by Roswell’s people.
Mr and Mrs R F Cruse departed this morning for a two months pleasure journey through California Oregon Washington Utah and Colorado Their three children will spend the summer with grandparents in Paris Texas after their departure from home
Ed Spink departed this morning returning to Jacksonville after a week tending his land near Dexter. A new well was drilled to 1125 feet and will be further deepened by at least 75 feet.
Robinson Spencer left this morning for Hailey Idaho to establish his name for the present at least. He has been working in the local land sector.
An official government notice indicates transfer of duties or records to the office in Hailey. Details are unclear due to incomplete text.
C. P. Mitchell probate clerk and recorder of Roosevelt county left this morning for his Portales home after a four day business visit in Roswell. He is an old friend of Deputy Sheriff C. R. Young with whom he shared a long friendship in the Cherokee strip twenty five years ago.
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