County Commissioner Candidate Named in Democratic Primary
The Record endorses an ounce A. Durand as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to Democratic primary action.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1910
Page
2
The Record endorses an ounce A. Durand as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd District, subject to Democratic primary action.
B. H. Wixom is a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district subject to the Democratic primary action. The notice names Wixom and references the party process and district designation.
The Roswell Record emphasizes William Jennings Bryan's call for Democrats to reject liquor interests and the crusade opposing private virtue and public morals. It warns the party risks being fused with the liquor lobby and urges readers to heed Bryan's guidance.
The Roswell whiskey push seeks a party organ as editor and management meet with Democratic allies. A conference with liquor interests aimed at countering the Record’s liquor crusade is reported, with speculation on buying or leasing the paper. The outcome remains awaited.
In Rome on March 27 1887 Arch bishop Ireland of St Paul heard a speaker lament liquor crime link. He cites Judge White Pittsburg three fourths state crime costs tied to intoxicants and says saloons back vice and corrupt politics. He cites William Jennings Bryan remarks accusing whiskey of causing personal crises and crime across Roswell and beyond.
The Roswell Record editor pledged to endorse prohibition and, after a period without editorials, is expected to resume writing in support of the cause. The piece suggests Republicans may be used to defeat Democrats, while the local Republican organ remains committed to prohibition and a cleaner city.
The Artesia News notes drought harms saloon town values and warns Roswell that abolishing saloons could curb population and business growth, risking Artesia’s lead in the Pecos Valley if Roswell follows suit.
In a letter, Pope Leo XIII calls pastors to combat drunkenness within the Church by diligent preaching and exhortation. He urges clergy to model abstinence and shine as examples to their flocks, aiming to avert calamities that intemperance threatens to Church and State.
Suburban orchard site offered at 500 for 20 acres rich land plus 10 shares water stock in reservoir. Two miles from Main Street, price 590. Adjoining land valued at 125 per acre. Must be sold this week.
Complete set in first quality quarter sawn oak for a four room cottage. Nearly new and in good condition. Will sell as a set or by piece. Contact G. A. Flory at 408 N. Lea or call 713.
See J. E. Mitchell for plumbing work farm implements wagons bug gies and windmills 1st and Virginia avenue Sat ti me H. Chavez the Tailor at 118 South Main Street cleaning pressing and all kinds of repairing All work done to Satisfaction 02126
A 15 year old Lel t Mengé was shot at his home eight miles north of Elkins. A rifle bullet glanced from the lower right rib into the liver and bowels causing peritonitis. Doctors fear he may not recover. The boy is son of W E Menge, a Roswell building carpenter. The accident occurred when his seven year old brother, thinking the gun would not fire, pointed it and pulled the trigger playfully.
Roswell young Democrats met at the city hall with a full house and reorganized the Jeffersonian Club. Officers elected include R. D. Bowers president K. K. Scott vice president B. O. Beall secretary and treasurer. The group chose not to take a stance on prohibition and will focus on party matters. A Democratic Dollar Dinner was set for Friday night April at the Gilkeson hotel open to county youth.
Nathan Jaffa Secretar y certifies filed for record February 21 1910 at 11 30 a m Articles of Incorporation and Stockholders Non Liability for Roswell Nursery Co Nos 6325 6326 Clerks note the corpora tors named and successors declared to be a corporation until February 21 1960 with seal and official Santa Fe designation.
A recruitment notice from McDonald-Wiggins Co offering a commission based position to sell stocks and bonds in New York City. It invites representatives in the city and surrounding areas and lists the firm’s address at 257 Broadway.
Certificate of comparison shows the Roswell Nursery Co incorporating in New Mexico with principal office in Roswell. Names and shares of incorporators listed, capital stock set at 2400 dollars, articles dated January 31 1910 and filed February 21 1910. Notary certifies. stockholders non liability certificate follows. officials include Wyatt Johnson E A Cahoon M S Murray H Fitzgerald and others.
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