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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
The Roswell Record outlines registration for the 1908 city election with ward boards of registration and registration sites. It lists judges and clerks for each ward and sets registration windows from March 16 to March 26, 1908, plus certification procedures and postable lists for voter eligibility. It also notes candidates N. J. Fritz and Jerry Carier seeking county commissioner seats as Democrats.
Attest seal by City Clerk Fred J. Beck announces J. T. Evans as a candidate for Probate Judge of Chaves County, subject to Democratic party action.
A fragment discusses the claim that there are no mysteries and no secrets in life and morals. It asserts beauty and sentiment shine from every face, enabling only the worthy to see and understand. The speaker cites Pythagoras seeking deeper knowledge in Egypt after feeling unappreciated.
Several short rental notices advertise 6 room residence near Roswell Title and Trust, furnished rooms for gentlemen with modern conveniences, a single furnished room in Missouri, a room with bath at 119 N Main, two furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 102 So Ky, and two unfurnished rooms in a select neighborhood with no invalids. Contact numbers and addresses included.
Found notice for a combination volt ammeter. applicants must apply at the Record office and pay for the advertisement.
Wanted to rent at once a furnished home with five or more rooms, close in. Inquire at Record. 2316 Also wanted a gentle horse for light city driving. Good care. Send postal and I will call. B. O. Dean, 816 N. Main. 11 2416
Fred J. Beck announces candidacy for County Assessor of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries or convention. C W Davisson is named as a candidate for Tax Assessor in the Democratic primaries.
The county outlines the probate clerk position pending the Democratic primary, detailing the action and dates tied to the election process. The notation reflects official steps required before the primary results.
PF Gayle announces candidacy for re election to the office of Probate Clerk in Chaves County New Mexico. The statement highlights a continuing term and intent to seek voter support for another four year period.
In Lent season town theatre presents the Passion Play of Oberammergau admired for reverent portrayal. The piece, tied to a vow by villagers during plague, draws pilgrims from Tyrol and beyond, seen as a moral uplift and a symbol of enduring faith. Local notices mention a solo by L. R. Alexander at the Southern Methodist church and various ads for fruit trees and horse shoeing services.
Roswell New Mexico Mayor J W Stockard proclaims the regular biennial city election to be held on April 7 1908. Voters will elect a Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer two Aldermen and two Board of Education members with terms varying two four years and to fill any vacancies. Polling places listed across five wards open 9 am to 6 pm with registration as required by law.
A Roswell real estate notice urges property owners to list rental dwellings with Roswell Title & Trust Co. It highlights 20 acres in shallow artesian belt, 75 acres in cultivation at 22.50 per acre and invites inquiries for good dwellings.
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