Wilson Orr Visits Kenna for Business
Wilson Orr traveled from Kenna last night for a business visit. He met local officials and discussed plans for a new project with regional partners.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
4
Wilson Orr traveled from Kenna last night for a business visit. He met local officials and discussed plans for a new project with regional partners.
A local notice invites readers to visit Shrader Grocery for home cooking this Saturday. 1712 West Hollomon Street family from Kenton Tennessee lodging at Grand Central hotel plans a month stay. Hollomon's son will spend the summer in Roswell and explore the western mountains.
The community is invited to the Smoke House for tonight's opening event. Everyone is welcome to attend a casual gathering marking the start of operations at the venue.
Johnny McClory and Kid Baum meet in Paterson New Jersey for a best two of three falls wrestling match at 115 pounds. Both weigh in this afternoon as fans anticipate a keen bantamweight contest tonight.
New York stage stars rival to aid the Actors Fund Fair opening by President Taft in May. Sothern and Marlowe stage a Shakespearean matinee at the Academy for the fund. Mme Tetrazzini donated a singing doll for auction costing 500 dollars, while Miss Mary Gardner lines up Europe for a premier doll and Nordica will dress one herself and auction it.
A city ordinance requires shade trees planted on north south avenues and Alameda street to be on the center line of proposed street parks about four feet from the sidewalk edge. The rule must be observed now to avoid later relocation to the proper line.
Ingersoll Book Stationery Art and Candy Co advertises high grade chocolates sold at exact cost to help customers prepare for hot weather. The offer highlights price parity with cost.
Real estate lender Title and Trust Co announces funds for financing improved properties. The notice outlines available loans, eligibility criteria, and application steps for property owners seeking mortgage or refinancing options. The announcement emphasizes prompt service and clear terms.
Juarez Mexico March 21 an international cocking match for a purse of 2500 dollars saw American birds win four of five fights. The event drew larger crowds and more attention than any other recent sport in Northern Mexico.
A brief market notice from St Louis Missouri lists price bounds for various mediums and quality grades with marked ranges for territory western mediums and fine mediums. The fragment notes date Md 24 and measurement buckets 23 26 18 22 11 16 but lacks full context.
The Ingersol Book Stationery & Art Co announces the addition of Devoe paints brushes and artist materials for customers to inspect and purchase.
Sylvanus Johnson, 25, of the Weolace rooming house, was struck in the right eye by a monkey-wrench thrown from a wagon 3 to 4 miles south of Orchard Park on the way to Dexter. He is hospitalized in serious condition at St Marys. A John Doe warrant has been issued for the suspect, a newcomer named John who recently began work for Mr Mariot. the driver allegedly acted after a street altercation with the auto’s chauffeur. No arrest yet.
In Philadelphia on March 24 a patrol wagon was detonated by dynamite as officers returned from a riot call in the northeast. Six policemen were injured. It is believed strike sympathizers planted the explosive to target a street car. A union meeting was planned to decide on continuing or calling off the general strike. The Philadelphia General Strike disintegration persisted with textile workers returning to work and service increasing. There is speculation of a major railroad merger affecting competition.
Mexico City march 24 Alberto Braniff the Mexican aviator has abandoned his experiments here and shipped his aeroplane to Vera Cruz Braniff never succeeded in flying high or staying aloft He brought buzzards from Vera Cruz and released them they always flew short distances near the ground Half the birds died on landing Braniff says this proves flying in this altitude is impossible
R P Bean offers alfalfa hay for sale in large quantities by bale or by ton. Buyers can contact for pricing and delivery options.
The Call reports the Pennsylvania Railroad is moving toward California via the Santa Fe, purchasing Santa Fe stock as part of a plan that could lead to a full union of the two railways. The path to the Pacific Coast is being charted through this alliance and stock acquisitions.
Washington reports Thomas F. Walsh in better health after return from Texas. A suit seeks 250000 dollars for alleged libel and conspiracy over a Denver newspaper remark calling Dethlief C. Hansen a blackmailer and perjurer. Hansen claims Walsh conspired to ruin his legal standing.
The county jail has fitted water and sewer to the female quarters and prepared them for female prisoners who have not made bond. A woman was once arrested but not received due to no suitable place to imprison her, and was released on recognition. The jail will now be ready to hold all such prisoners.
The Pecos Valley Drug Company today received and set up its Becker Iceless Soda Fountain. It is a style new to Roswell and must be seen to be appreciated.
The Morrison Bros store announces Easter shopping features including altered suits and dresses, a wide range of shirtwaists from $1.75 to $4.00, dainty lingerie waists, many separate skirts in new fabrics, and an extensive Easter hosiery selection with silk lisle and lisle hose in various colors and price points. Extra help added in alteration so items are ready on time.
Three counters will be placed at the center of the store facing the door to attract attention and advertise itself. The new fountain, crafted from marble and polished metal, will be a striking feature. The older fountain, admired by customers, will be shipped to Artesia for the Pecos Valley Drug Company store there.
Kansas City market roundup shows cattle receipts about 4000 with 500 southerns and a strong tone. Hog receipts near 6000 with weaker demand. prices range 10.30 to 10.75 for most sales. Sheep around 4000 head with steady tone. muttons 7.25 to 8.60 and lambs 9.00 to 10.15.
St Louis March 24 Jacob Mueller and Ben McCool chauffeurs are believed drowned in Cahokia creek East St Louis after a fast auto struck a viaduct girder. Three other men are in serious condition in hospital as police search the creek for the occupants who were on a pleasure drive.
A large crowd of about five thousand gathered in El Paso Texas on March 21 to witness a purse fight of one thousand dollars between Lavin the champion matador of Spain and Tenes who claims Mexico's championship. Bach fought.
About 150 students at the El Paso Military Institute walked out in protest after Captain H. W. Wood, a Latin instructor and athletics leader, was dismissed by the faculty. The cadets demand his reinstatement.
Amarillo Tex March 21 The Panhandle Stockmen's Association executive committee announces that several candidates for state offices have accepted invitations to attend the convention April 5 to 7 in Amarillo Candidates for Governor will be on the list and participate in the event.
The Roach shipyard in Chester is being liquidated to settle about 600000 in debt. Once building the navy's pioneer vessels like the Chicago Boston Atlanta and Dolphin many ships lined the coasts and foreign trades. Roach yards produced hulls for Yale and Harvard and other notable vessels. the receivers ordered the sale today.
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