Unload of Star Drilling Machine in Local Yards
A Star Drilling Machinery Company machine from Arkon Ohio was unloaded in the local railroad yards. Eugene Ockerman, a Pecos Valley well driller, bought the outfit for 3000 dollars to bore artesian wells. Ben Aldrich, Walnut Valley farmer, filed garnishment to claim 2000 dollars from a local bank tied to the Tallmadge Land Company of Chicago. The suit follows a Tallmadge arrest on land fraud charges. Emporia merchants bemoan mail order impact and jokes about a mayoral firing.
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Porter reports Pecos valley blooms aid livestock health
Roswell farmist John Porter arrived from Jaisville to attend the National Confederate Veterans encampment. He praised the Pecos Valley's flowering landscape, noting its value to livestock and wool prices with sheepmen prospering as wool hits two cents per pound and lambs fetch strong demand.
Boy Hurt After Runaway Horse Breaks Shoulder
Earl Lewis, a boy from a Roswell area ranch, was thrown from a runaway horse eight miles from home as Pecos drew a large crowd for a regional entertainment. He suffered a broken shoulder but the injury is not considered dangerous. The incident occurred during a popular event featuring Roswell performers attracting wide attention.
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Roswell
Arrangements Are Being Made For
Readable fragments indicate plans are underway for a forthcoming event or arrangement. The brief text lacks clear names, dates, or places, so specifics cannot be determined from the available surface.
Social Circle meeting plans free Roswell hospital proposal
The Social Circle gathered yesterday as teachers from the Sisters from the North discussed a proposal for a free hospital in Roswell. The Chaves County Normal Institute will convene August 14 for two weeks, with Prof. J. W. Wilkinson directing lectures and Miss Edith Rodkey leading the music department. Mrs Garrard hosted ice cream and cake at her Lakewood home east of Lakewood, N M, during the session. County Superintendent J Reid is arranging the institute details.
Roswell social notes and local happenings
A Roswell column reports Mrs C A Baker hosting a dining at Grand Central Hotel, eight courses praised, and a ship-ornamented setup. Lakewood Imperials beat Turkey Track Cowboys 37 to 11 in a dusk-shortened game. Judge Weeks plans to move to Lakewood for Mrs Weeks health. Deeds filed include Hagerman Moore lot 1 block 3 and New England Live Stock to John S. Taylor for 220. Nycar? Carlsbad visitor Pierce returns home. Lakewood Inn aims to open by July 4.
Fourth of July Excursions on Pecos System and S K of T Ry
Excursion tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 to all Pecos System and S K of T Ry points at one fare round trip with return limit July 5. Carlsbad round trips on July 2, 3, 4 and 5 at one fare with return by July 7. M. D. Burns, Agent.
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Pecos
S. K
T. Ry
Carlsbad
M. D. Burns
Baby of Mr and Mrs Kizer Dies at Seven Months
A seven month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Kizer died Tuesday at their northeast town home and was buried Wednesday in Southside Cemetery.
Misses Norfleet Return From Pecos with Musical Night
The Misses Norfleet have returned from Pecos where on Monday they held a musical concert.
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Norfleet
Pecos
Real Estate Sale Continued For Harry Wildy Lea
Realty sale advertised for June 12 1905 has been continued daily at 10 am except Sundays until July 4 1905. Committee of Harry Wildy Lea J S Lea and M S Pierce announce the continuation and mention a cemetery association meeting Saturday at 2 30 pm with Mrs E H Skipwith. Also notes on local residents and a postponement of the J S Dicus trial to July 5 due to fever.
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The
Cemetery Association
E. H. Skipwith
N. Main
School District No 8 seeks bids for Dexter NM school
The undersigned directors of School District No 8 in Dexter NM invite sealed bids for a two story brick veneered school building. Plans may be secured from clerk C W Halliburton. Bids open at 12 o'clock July 5 1905. Board may reject any bids. Successful bidder must furnish $1000 bond. Twenty five percent of contract price withheld until completion. R Durrell president and Co W Halliburton clerk.
First Class Hawk Restaura nt Ad Offers Upgraded Service
A noisy fragment advertises a new enterprise promising first class service and value for money. It mentions Charley Dew and Tin Tuck and urges readers to visit for a trial with daily arrivals and departures noted in garbled times. The text references North Bound travel times around 11 10 a m and a shown price point of 70 units.
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Pecos Valley
Ted
Star Drilling Machinery
Eugene Ock
Erman
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Ben Aldrich
Weathy
Walnut Valley
Ening
Roberts & Richardson
L. H. Webb
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E.R. Tall
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Chicago
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Free Press
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John Porter
Roswell, N. M
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National Confederate Veterans
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Kansas City Drovers Telegram
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Emporia Gazette
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South Sprits
Exter
Greenfield
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Atesia
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Kewood
Iisbad
Artesia
Dexter
South Springs
Earl Lewis
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Teacher’s Institute
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J. W. Wilkinson
Lakewood
Lakewood, N. M
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Independence, Mo
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Texas
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Kenneth Keebler
Grand Central Hotel
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Lakewood Imperials
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T. L. Wiggins
Wig
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A. Richardson
Richardson
J. A. Graham
Mimford
Woods
Combs
Count Mar
Frank Moore
Wiggins & Ar
Pierce
Son
Judge Weeks
Palestine
Probate
Recorder F. P. Gayle
James J. Hagerman
M. C. Moore
E. B. Adams and
Fred M. Hill, Tra
John S. Taylor
J. B. Roberts
R. S. Waller
Old Mexico
L. A. Stevens
Roswell Hotel
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Stevens
Bow
Lakewood Inn
Stockard & Deen
First Glass Livery
East St. Phene
Harry Wildy
Lea
J. S. Lea
M. S. Pierce
Harry Wildy Lea
R. E. Lund
Pecos Avenue
Henry Thaman
Richard Thaman
F. B. Thaman
Dexter Today
Alaska
H. Elrick
J. S. Dicus
Ued
A. F. Catron
Morrison Bros
Dr. W. Hi. Graham
New Mexico
Walker Bros
Reid, Murdoch
Hondo Land
Artesian Belt
A. O. Millce
Room
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Studebaker
Roswell Hardware Co
Morrow & Tannehill
Green River
U. S. Navy
California
John
B. Hok
Kipling
Tse Shoe Saloon
Hagerman-Felix
P VY. R. RK
Pecos Valley Lumber Co
Sherwin-Williams
Moresco
Ayers
Dexter, N
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N. M
C. W. Halliburton
Dexter, N. M
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R. Durre&ll, Pres
A. E. Macy
Hawk Resaurant
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Charley Dew and
Tin Tuck
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