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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
4
Local brief items show individuals traveling for business and visiting relatives from Texico Amarillo Hagerman Artesia and Roswell. Small notices mention rubber tires Goodyear pricing and shipments, plus a public lands convention in Denver and town visitors across multiple dates.
A. W. McWhirt visited his Hagerman ranch for a few days starting Saturday evening. W. A. Johnson returned home from Texico after a week on business. Dr. W. Keith of Denver passed through Saturday night en route to Dayton for business interests.
W P Kirkland of Woodhull Illinois is recorded as visiting the valley area during the season. The note places him among visitors noted for travel through the region.
Dr. E J Dunaway and wife return home to Artesia after six weeks in Murray. J C Smith leaves Melrose for home after three weeks at St Mary's Hospital. Roy W Johnson of Muscatine Iowa visits cousin Sylvester Johnson for several weeks. Episcopal church to host ice cream social Wednesday at Mrs J P Church residence. Byron B Perrish and wife return to Portales after business in Roswell. W E Blair and wife travel from Hereford. Blair runs feather renovating business there. Frances Bailey visits from Hagerman to spend day with Miss Kite of Jaffa Prager & Co. Geo M Gibbany departs for Albany Missouri to visit for several weeks. City Marshal Rascoe returns from Brownwood Texas after sister's illness. Geo T Bradford returns from Hereford and other towns on business. H B Pearson of Dayton passes through Roswell en route to Texico. Mrs L K Bobo of Oxford Junction travels via Carlsbad to visit W L Bobo. Mrs H Goslin returns from Dallas and Mineral Wells to see family. Mrs I E Thompson and son Lloyd head to Pontiac Illinois to spend weeks with mother. Joe Lea, longtime Roswell visitor, departs for Chihuahua Old Mexico.
Gasoline stoves two dollars and coolers like refrigerators and ice cream freezers offered with summer bargains. Wide selection of furniture and foods featured at low prices in the sale.
G Steve Haun arrives home in Denton Texas after weeks away with a stop at Big Springs. A six room modern house for sale at 1202 N Ky with shade trees and lawn is listed. Miss Margaret Barrett travels to her claim east of Dexter with her mother already on a related claim. Frank Caffee and Martin Goodwin arrive Friday from Oscuro New Mexico on business with friends.
Chas. Talley and his wife left their Pecos Valley stay for their Des Moines home Sunday morning after spending a couple of weeks in the area. Y. A. Daniel of Winder Georgia arrived with his son hoping to benefit from the climate and plans a temporary residence.
A. H. Morris departed for his Hereford Texas home Sunday morning after purchasing property during his stay.
Mrs E O Murphy, who has been visiting Will McDonald and family for a week, left Sunday morning for Muskogee Indian Territory. John Daniel of Clarksville Tennessee arrived Saturday night for a few days visit with his brother Roy Daniel at Daniel Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs J R Hurt were visiting Eastern Texas for several weeks and passed through Sunday night on their way to Lake Arthur.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Thomas and two children are in the city for a few days from Picacho. Mr. Thomas is the senior member of Thomas & Co. of the upper country town. An ad lists a $500,000 irrigation farm loan with long terms and annual interest, payable with option to prepay.
Mr and Mrs J F Stark of Plano Texas visited the family of E L Fields at Lakewood and spent Saturday touring Roswell they expressed pleasure with the city and its attractions.
Mrs. Frank McDaniels traveled to Amarillo this morning to meet her sister-in-law Mrs. Fannie Meyers from Little Rock Arkansas. Meyers is coming to Roswell to visit Mrs. McDaniels.
Miss Patty Skillman returned home Saturday evening from North Middle town Kentucky where she has been teaching school since last fall. She will spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W G Skillman.
Mrs J E Jameson spent several days in Roswell visiting sister Mrs E S McDonald and returned home to Carlsbad Saturday evening. Mrs J S Lenox left Sunday for her Lenox ranch north of Sierra Blanca after having a nail wound treated. the foot is improving but not fully healed.
The Roswell team traveled from Artesia to Carlsbad playing three games. They split two with Artesia and won the Carlsbad game, bringing home two wins out of three.
W S Lochridge W A Frost and R O Hester returned to Kentucky after a visit to the valley. They praised Ros well and her cement walks. Mrs Frank Marks hosted a Saturday gathering honoring Mrs Jno Bloom with readings and music from about twenty five ladies. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Frank Williams known as Judge Williams leaves Sunday for Prescott Arizona to serve as agent for a new railroad rail project. He plans to settle there and expects to profit from the invention, in which he holds an interest.
Miss Marie Lewis arrives home with her parents from Dallas after nine months at Ursuline Academy. She earned a gold medal in music and a crown of flowers for good behavior. Mr and Mrs Lewis also travel from Amarillo to greet her.
The document argues rights in public lands should be recognized and protected, with title perfection allowed under U.S. laws and Interior Department rules. It urges rapid reduction of forest reservations and full sworn reports from land and agriculture departments, plus penalties for false statements. The Record notes ongoing correspondence with commercial clubs seeking ideas to promote national resources.
Secretary J A Graham of the Commercial Club has written hundreds, according to a brief report. The note highlights his extensive correspondence and role in club activities.
Miss Beulah E Baker arrived in Roswell yesterday from Vassar College. This is her first homecoming to Roswell, her father Col Charles E Baker having moved here during her absence at school.
A promising hotel venture is pitched as a money maker from day one and every day. Prospective backers are urged not to miss the opportunity and to contact Carlton & Bell for details.
An offer states that for 800 dollars a 110 foot front on Main Street can be sold within the next few days. The notice mentions Carl ton and Befl in connection with the deal.
The Famous All American Minstrels billed to show in Roswell next Tuesday present a large, diversified program under canvas. One of the best known troupes in the Eastern states, they launch their initial West tour with a complete, prideful company managed to invite close criticism.
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