Honor Old Members Memorial at New Christian Church
A memorial service at the New Christian Church honors old members and forms a formal dedication.
23 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
1
A memorial service at the New Christian Church honors old members and forms a formal dedication.
Three new memorial windows were dedicated at the Roswell Christian church with a sunrise service and a musical program led by Mrs. M Nelson A S Trubel and Miss Iva Nelson The event honored Mrs Mabel Day Lea Martha Stone Hancock and Capt Joseph C Lea and noted Elder C C Hills nearing retirement after four years of ministry The history of the church and the Lea family was highlighted with remarks by Mrs Phil Helmig and others
Weather Observer M Wright reports a light frost with the thermometer at 28 degrees this morning. He states the freeze was not enough to seriously injure most fruit buds, though a few may have minor damage.
Fragmentary ad copy shows bargains ranging from cents to $15.00 at The Wigwam on Main Street. Mentions roller work by Russell and a name Lott, with unreadable portions likely detailing items and prices.
R L Miller proprietor of El Capitan hotel shows prosperity by building a five room home on his lot at 16 North Kentucky avenue. The modern residence will feature electricity gas hot and cold water throughout and a large front porch. The house nears completion. The Eiler Show will be displayed tonight in a tent.
Silver City New Mexico March 21 Delegates elected in Dona Ana and Santa Fe counties endorse Taft for president instructing six New Mexico delegates to back him at Chicago. Solomon Luna named national committeeman. W H Andrews praised for congress service. Also notes few strawberry plants left in season.
A Mexican herder Sylvester Cervantes was bitten by a rattlesnake Friday morning near Roswell after reaching Ana hole to tend a stray lamb. He treated the wound by tying the arm and lacerating the finger, but poison spread. he later received medical care in town and showed improvement. Kansas City cattle market reports follow with various price ranges for southern and western cattle, hogs, and sheep, noting strong demand and specific price bands. Also advertised is The Eiler King of The Cattle Ring show with seats, cars, band, and orchestra for tonight’s performance at the tent.
The Supreme Court of the United States declares the Minnesota railroad rate statute unconstitutional amid penalties. Russell engages in carriage work. 1011 G. L. Westgate travels to Kansas City to arrange work for Southwestern Laundry Machinery Co. Mrs. Westgate stays with sister Mrs. Fred C. Hunt while the Westgates' visit continues.
The Majestic theatre and the Peale Eerie on North Main street received new coats of paint giving a coppery oxidation appearance and enhanced decoration. The Swastika Sign and Advertising Company executed the work. Roswell Lodge No. 969 BPO Elks announces its annual election of officers at the regular meeting on Tuesday March 24 at 7 30 PM. Attendance is requested.
A school Lyceum program lists performances by Irene Murray Walter Paylor and others with reading selections from Lady of the Lake and Poppies. Col J W Willson delivers a lecture Naturalness. Also notices a Millheiser Ranch alfalfa day with phone contact.
Jr Chairman A A Jones of Las Vegas issued calling for a territorial Democratic central committee meeting in Santa Fe on April 11 to call a territorial Democratic convention and handle other business.
Property listing for Parson's and Son offering a five room house on 30 acres available for rent at ten dollars per month. Nearby details not provided.
F W Freeman, Western district general agent for the Texas Company based in El Paso, spent part of last week in Roswell arranging to establish a local agency for his company. He sees strong prospects in Roswell and the Pecos Valley and aims to win business here. He left on Saturday by automobile and will return to Houston to finalize the Roswell deal.
R F Cruse advertises expert horseshoeing at 1.50 dollars per horse. Claims exclusive method and best work in Pecos Valley and invites customers to see demonstrations.
St. Petersburg reports the wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden to Grand Duchess Maria Pavlona set for May 3. Wilhelm visited the United States last summer and Maria Pavlona is daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich. A land offer notes 480 acres southeast of Roswell at six dollars an acre with contact at 307 N Kentucky Ave.
The Norvell Croft orchestra gave a dance to Military Institute cadets at the Institute gym Saturday night. Dancing began early to complete the program before midnight with a full attendance of regular and honorary dancing club members and some outside guests. The music was lively as the orchestra aimed to provide specials. Roswell New Mexico weather report notes a high 52 and low 28 with clear skies and a warming trend forecast for tonight and Tuesday.
The Daily News office in Rock Island Illinois was damaged in an explosion aimed at the paper. The attack, tied to the paper’s anti gambling stance and calls for higher saloon licenses, caused no injuries. Locals report parties supplied with meals at Henry's near Jewett billiard hall.
Pittsburg March 23 An investigation targets thousands of foreigners in the Pittsburg district to be deported in coming months. John T Harper immigration bureau agent says the number will run into thousands as federal authorities use deportation to curb anarchist sentiment and reduce indigent citizen burden.
In a brief ad R. F. Cruse promotes the Texas Shop offering neat repair work and scientific horse-shoeing. Two shoers and three repair men available with reasonable prices and ample space. Rubber tires always on hand.
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