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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
3
Local news lists brief business trips and visits. A. Pruit, W. H. Rhodes, John W. Poe, and others traveled to Artesia Texico Portales Lawton for work. Frd Lee moved toward Kemp Lumber Co. and cattle inspection duties.
Mrs Wilson Hughes returned to Dexter last night after spending a day there shopping and visiting her mother Mrs J H Carter.
The report lists the top cash prices paid for poultry in the U S market during 2011. It highlights the peak price point, the farm or processor involved, and the market region where the price applied. The data reflects market conditions and pricing trends for that year.
Roswell Title and Trust Co offers loans on improved real estate. Mrs G H Sleuman and Mrs R A Hailock of Hastings Nebraska departed today after a winter in Roswell for their health.
The St Andrew's guild of Ep is prepared for an Easter sale of aprons caps and other items at the church Thursday afternoon March 31. Mr and Mrs Robert Pendergraft and their young son arrived from Doty Washington to visit Mrs Pendergrafts mother Mrs R B Lewis at 214 East Fifth Street.
Mrs. W. D. Allison and her daughter Miss Hazel reached Midland to visit Mrs. Allison's mother, Mrs. R. W. Johnston, and are expected to stay through the summer.
Mayor F C Smith of Aome resumes official duties after spending several days presiding over deliberations in The Wicg. He previously spent time here overseeing House of Commons sessions.
Mr and Mrs Joseph M Stroud and daughter Mrs E C Keith arrived Saturday from Manitou Oklahoma and departed last night for Lakewood to locate. Mr Keith and Jo Stroud Jr left today with a carload of household goods having accompanied the shipment to Roswell.
J. D. Walker and J. B. Roberts from Carlsbad attended the New Mexico National Life Insurance Company directors meeting in Roswell. Dr. E. McQueen Gray returned to Albuquerque to resume UNM presidency after delivering an Easter address to the Knights Templar. Mrs. Gray visits friends here.
Buick automobile trade proposed with Roswell property parcels under discussion by Title and Trust Co. The item notes a potential exchange involving a car and real estate holdings, with formalities handled by the local title company.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Willingham living eighty miles northwest of Roswell near Corona traveled by corse and buggy to visit Mr. Willingham’s old home in Midland, Texas, arriving Sunday and leaving last night.
Mrs G A Neal left for a month long visit to Moline Kansas. Robert Hamilton arrived from Amarillo for a business visit and joined his wife visiting relatives in Roswell. He also made a trip to Acme.
Mr and Mrs W L Bohannon arrived from Portales where they stayed a few days after Mr Vohannon returned from Medford Oregon. Mr Bohannon will join the Joyce Pruit Company in Portales and the couple plan to relocate there in a few days.
A mass meeting for women is set for Tuesday at 3:60 o clock in the Christian church. All ladies of the city are urged to attend as Mr C J Hall will address the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ik E Price depart for Cleburne Texas to reside for Mrs Price health. Mr Price will manage a branch of a Denver wholesale firm at Cleburne after helping his father in law A J Crawford run the Roswell Hotel business.
All artists materials sold at factory list prices with carriage added. Featuring Defoe paints oils china paints palette brushes and related items offered by Ingersoll Book Stationery and Art Co.
Albany March 29 The New York State Senate prepares to vote on whether Senator J P Allds accepted a $1000 bribe from bridge interests on April 23 1901 The charge brought by Senator Penn Conger has dominated the session with expectations of an acquittal by a narrow margin and fears of party-strategy shifts ahead of the next election The affair began after Conger claimed knowledge of the bribe and a newspaper revealment sparked the inquiry
A special election is held in Georgetown today to decide annexation to Seattle. Officials and residents expect the proposition to pass. The measure would bring Georgetown into Seattle’s jurisdiction, affecting governance and services.
Notice to customers asks that empty milk bottles be put out for collection by the men on the wagons. The message emphasizes proper disposal and service efficiency.
A collection of Roswell area for sale notices lists 20 acres near Roswell with water stock at 400 dollars per acre, second hand wagon and harness, alfalfa hay, property on Main Street near Record office, a Fairbanks Morse engine, second hand buggies, a 234 acre farm near the railroad, 40 acres in alfalfa, land script, contents of a 3 room residence, a first class piano, Thoroughbred Plymouth Rock chickens, a work team on easy payments, a Smith Premier No 2 typewriter, tomato and cabbage plants, and a 160 acre west Roswell ranch with a wind mill and dairy potential.
A historical notice seeks a colored couple at the Oasis ranch and a man and wife to work on a farm. Contact phone number 171. 2113 appears in the listing.
Multiple rental notices list rooms and small dwellings in the city. Properties include a 720 N Main rooming setup, a ground floor suite with city water, a 5 room two story frame in the best residential area with yard, stable, and horse lots, several 3 room frames on South Main, a 40 acre share crop rental near North Spring Road District, and a modern bungalow never occupied. Additional listings show a stone residence at 504 North Kentucky with all modern improvements and a few business contacts for applying through the Grand Central Hotel and other agents.
On Saturday a Cameo pin was misplaced and found near Morrison Brothers Store. The finder is requested to return it to the store for a reward. contact details are not provided. The notice is dated 2012.
Newly elected directors of the New Mexico National Life Insurance Company hold an afternoon meeting behind closed doors. Promoters Williams & Co. aim for a settlement of claims from both parties. a compromise could allow the company to resume business soon.
Silver City New Mexico March 26 The jury in district court brought in a verdict of not guilty in the case of Rick Rodgers indicted for the murder of C C Messenie on his ranch near Silver City last August. Rodgers was a prominent fruit grower and rancher in the region and his compelling finances drew wide county interest.
Spokane March 29 prospective cash premiums totaling 3500 dollars plus trophies will be awarded for world open displays at the October 3 to 8 International Exposition linked to the Dry Farming Congress October 5 to 6. Spectators may double entries for Spokane Interstate Fair prizes. Olin lists 43 grain awards, 97 fruit and vegetable awards, and special contests for state exhibits and individual farmer products including sod grown crops and youth demonstrations.
Mrs Alice McWilliams departed this morning bound for Clovis where she plans to establish her future residence.
Local shop Hills and Dunn offers furniture hardware stoves rugs and second hand goods. Also supplies sewing machine needles bobbins and shuttles. Located at 306 7 N Main, phone 69.
An old newspaper item advertises U S Meat Market butcher shops promising top quality and pledging to keep nothing but the best. The ad emphasizes quality as the guiding motto.
Lon Holland announces a new shop at 242 Virginia Avenue offering horse-shoeing general blacksmithing carriage repair and rubber tire work. Customer guaranteed service options implied by line. Local tradesman expands to serve nearby motorists and equestrian needs.
City livery and transfer company offers cab and livery service. Boarding provided with special care. Anderson and Chuning are listed as proprietors. Located at 122 West Second Street, contact phone number 9.
Jaffa Prager & Co and Joyce Pruit Co are described as the largest wholesale and retail dry goods groceries clothing ranch supplies houses in the Southwest. They offer dry goods clothing groceries and related items.
Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co, described as the oldest drug store in Roswell, promotes itself as up-to-date with a full line of medicines, cosmetics, and jewelry. Established presence highlights longstanding local business in the community.
Roswell shoppers are urged to visit Dilley Furniture Company for the swellest line of furniture offering high qualities at low prices.
The Shrader Grocery Co advertises strictly good goods at reasonable prices and invites patronage from shoppers. The concise notice emphasizes value and quality to attract customers in a local grocery market.
Roswell Wool and Hide Dealers advertise grain coal and wood supplies. They buy hides and offer hay and grain, listing East Second Street address and phone numbers for Roswell Trading Co and the Wool and Hide firm.
Ray's Studio at 207 West Fourth Street promotes affordable portrait and fashion photography with contemporary styles and local accessibility for residents seeking affordable images.
The Oriental Livery and Cab Line offers 24 hour service with Paine 40 and W. R. Bond as proprietor. Go to the Palace Livery Stable for new buggies and capable drivers ready to serve.
Pecos Valley Lumber Co offers lumber shingles doors lime cement paints varnish and glass. Roswell Lumber Co proclaims itself the oldest lumber yard in Roswell for all building materials and paints. Kemp Lumber Co. advertises fine cedar posts.
W S Murrell offers piano tuning and repair services with graduate training from the Chicago Conservatory. Experienced work guaranteed as the best advertisement. Located at 248 East Street, phone 569.
Dilley and Son offer undertaker private ambulance and prompt service. Allery Furniture Co advertises undertakers with phone numbers 75 and 111. H H Henninger provides undertaker and embalmer services with private ambulance, parlors at 121 West Fourth Street and 28 ring bells.
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