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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
2
The Artesia Record argues for prohibition and clean local leadership while criticizing saloon influence. It cites political moves, Democratic and Republican dynamics in Texas and Kentucky, and urges voter restraint and constitutional options.
By unanimous vote of the Democratic Central Committee of Roswell a mass meeting is set at the courthouse at 7 30 p m Thursday March 12 1908. The purpose is to form a Democratic platform for the upcoming city election. J A Cottingham Chairman.
J. T. Carlton and J. R. Stanley of Dexter were here on business and left tonight. No hunting or trespassing on Slaughter Farm. W. H. Burdick came from Amarillo last night. The Stine Shoe Co. advertises better shoes for less money at 3rd and Main. Rev J. M. Harder of Canyon will visit Lake Arthur and Roswell. Slaughter Farm selling large barred Rock ercels for $1.00 each. For rent a furnished house at 128 W Walnut. O6ts I. H. Gebhart returned to Dexter after a short visit.
The Record carries multiple declarations for county offices in Chaves County. Fred J. Beck announces for County Assessor subject to Democratic primaries or convention. James Sutherland runs for County Treasurer under Democratic primary action. Other notices include Probate Clerk and Tax Assessor candidates such as C W Davisson and A R Forsyth. GUY H. HERBERT also seeks Assessor under Democratic processes.
Local ads list for sale items including a lady in good condition and a scholarship at Woolverton Business College. Also rental offers a six room residence near downtown and a business house on Main Street. Personnel departures include J W Eden W W Gatewood and W C Reid to Carlsbad and other locals on short trips.
The Record announces J. H. McPherson as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the voters’ decision.
Charles C Hill is named as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in the Democratic primary election. The filing confirms Hill as a contender for the office in the upcoming race.
N J Fritz of Hagerman is a candidate for Commissioner of the Third district subject to the action of Jerry Carter and M A Finley as candidates for County Commissioner in the Democratic primary election in Chaves County.
The record notes J. T. Evans announcing his campaign for Probate Judge of Chaves County in the upcoming primary election. The item identifies the candidate and the office sought.
The report notes Jas W Mullens as a candidate for Probate Clerk in the Democratic primary of Chaves County. Also mentioned is Miss Flossy Wixom of Hagerman visiting The Gilkeson, with a phone transfer reference.
W H Cosgrove announces candidacy for City Clerk of Roswell, subject to the Democratic city convention action. The notice signals Cosgrove’s formal bid within the party process for the Roswell municipal post.
Local notice proclaims Charles L Ballard as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to the election date. The filing emphasizes official action forthcoming from the county authorities.
The Democratic party will decide in the primary whether W M Atkinson remains as County Commissioner for the Second District. He announces his candidacy for re election subject to primary action.
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