Finley Nominated for Sheriff in Chaves County
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic primary action.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic primary action.
We are authorized to announce C. E. Tobe Odem as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
The Record announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner third district, subject to Democratic primary action.
Nunce A Durand seeks the Democratic primary path for County Commissioner in the 3rd District pending party action. The filing outlines an official bid and eligibility within the primary process.
B. H. Wixom announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd district subject to the Democratic primary. He seeks party support to secure the nomination and advance to the general election.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and wards for councilmen and school directors including Fourth Fifth wards and individuals such as W. C. Reid Frank Divers Frank Pearce Ed Gibbany J. H. Mullis John C. Davis W. W. Ogle L. H. Zachry and W. S. Murrell with uncertain spellings and positions noted.
A Tombstone Arizona saloon keeper at Temple Bar posts startling cards claiming to warn neighbors about drink. The vendor asserts alcohol will bring riot, robbery, death, and ruin families and morals while promising to profit from vice and to erode religious life.
A citizen clipping features a defiant statement from a saloon keeper who vows to continue business despite ethical outrage. He claims moral duty, cites legal license, and threatens societal ruin while acknowledging likely public harm and calling opponents fools.
Police investigations reveal women in East Roswell were taking coal from local supplies. Report notes breadwinners frequent saloons, becoming unable to support families. Children left to keep warm while husbands drink. Question raised about blame.
A reader cites a handsome building image on the first page and questions funding by local voters. The letter argues for keeping yearly money in Roswell to benefit neighbors instead of supporting a Kentucky distiller and a Milwaukee brewer.
The piece argues that ending saloon presence in Roswell will lift the burden of alcohol on families, allowing fathers to support their dependents, mothers to rejoice, and wives to see husbands become breadwinners rather than saloon loafers.
Roswell Democrats pledge to back the reform effort and oppose the saloon in a bid for good government and morality, urging unity with the movement to vote against alcohol.
A call urges voters to decide the saloon's fate, stressing that the choice rests with the people and their families. It underlines personal responsibility and appeals to voters to cast a right decision for children, spouses, and themselves.
A terse plea warns against backing saloon favored candidates and urges voters to reject endorsements tied to alcohol interests. The note signals civic tension over influence in elections and calls for independent judgment by the electorate.
Roswell saints are rumored to produce fished products in a curious tale, with locals speculating about strange catches and hidden workshops. No official confirmation exists, leaving the rumor to drift through town chatter and decorative myths.
Dance events from the White House and embassies outline a busy social season with Mrs Taft hosting a March 28 ball and cotillions led by Countess Alexandra Liaise von Bernstorff, plus other elegant functions. Separate notices present Roswell election proclamations, registration details, and public notices for city offices and a mortgage foreclosure master sale in Chaves County.
The Princeton University Triangle Club players arrive in Chicago for a western tour and will present their annual play His Honor the Sultan. Society plans celebrations as Cyrus McCormick II, son of Cyrus H. McCormick of Chicago, is connected to the event.
Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske begins a spring and summer engagement in three new plays Pillars of Society Hannele and The Green Cockatoo after closing Salvation Nell last month She will appear in New York for one month before a ten thousand mile trip to the Pacific Coast.
Des Moines voters in today s city election will decide whether the city should own the street car system. This marks the first time the initiative is involved since Des Moines adopted the commission form of government. Any pro position may be submitted to a vote if ten percent of voters indicate by petition.
Auto season returns as Brooklands in London starts a racing meet on March 28 featuring events like the Raglan Cup. Prominent entrants, speed trials, and competitive showpieces mark the start of the season.
Sealed proposals to build a county court house and jail in Roswell New Mexico will be received by the Chaves County Board of Commissioners until 12 noon April 6 1910 Plans and specifications available from I H W M Rapp Co offices in Santa Fe and Trinidad and at the County Commissioners office Roswell The board may reject all bids W M Atkinson Chairman Roswell NM 1910 Also a loan offer of 500 000 for irrigated farms by J B Herbst Financial Agent 303 N Main
All high grade chocolates selling now at exactly cost. Ingersoll Book Stationery Art and Candy Co. promotes a summer clearance encouraging customers to buy chocolates at cost to beat the heat and stock up.
Renewal notices note both Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post cost 1.50 per year. Renewals encouraged by H L Cobean. Subscribers urged to leave subscriptions at Retord or Pioneer 166. A caller will visit at 1813.
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