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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
2
Roswell Daily Record reports May Day death toll in Russia and an automobile boom for Roswell and Cloudcroft. It notes Presbytery of Santa Fe moderating Rev George A Sevier, liquor sale controversy in reclamation lands, and tributes for General Lee. The issue highlights realty activity and local chatter from Roswell, Carlsbad and district.
Deputy U S Marshals Cooper and Forbes transferred the DeWitt brothers to Santa Fe for federal prison time. The Sunday morning departure marks the start of their confinement in the federal system.
Williamson Maxwell and two others narrowly escaped drowning when their wagon toppled in the Rock Corral ditch seven miles southwest of town on Saturday afternoon. The ford lies a short distance below the accident site.
Classified ads list furniture real estate and transport items for sale including a 160 acre artesian belt property and a fine organ. A separate report notes J R Moore and family spared by a Laredo storm while Odd Fellows members pledged a sermon at the Presbyterian church and the I O O F anniversary observed.
Rev. H F Vermillion of Philadelphia Ark preached to crowded houses morning and evening on Sunday. He is on trial and enjoyed strong congregation support with a favorable verdict. J Al Moore of Pecos Valley Drug Co was among those who invited him. Vermillion may accept a pastorate offer here soon and will preach again Wednesday night.
A central leader in a great conflict earned respect for his conduct and foresight after the war. He saw that the recently ended struggle settled many issues and, while not all were as he would have wished, accepted the outcome. He then pursued his duties under the new conditions, securing a unique place in the unified country felt across both North and South.
Mrs W W Greene of Artesia arrived in Roswell with her three daughters Blanche Beulah and Beatrice triplet infants born last Christmas Day. The babies drew much attention as they were shown around the town on their first trip to Roswell.
Dr Bergin of Pana Illinois hails Ballard's Snow Liniment as a dandy for burns and a quick healer for farm accidents. The ad urges households to keep it on hand and notes 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles available at Pecos Valley Drug Co. Epworth League Fair 5212.
Lieutenant Millbank of Greeley Colorado arrived Saturday night and joined the Roswell Salvation Army. He is a capable cornetist and his contribution has a marked effect on the musical part of the Army service.
At a Roswell G A R meeting a committee was chosen to arrange the annual Memorial and Decoration Day activities. A program will be issued later. The Memorial sermon will be held on the Sunday before Decoration Day, which falls on May 30.
Miss Ila Odem, daughter of C and Odem, reportedly leads Roswell ladies in rifle shooting. On Saturday morning she killed 22 prairie dogs while out driving and added 17 more later for a total of 39. Carlton Bros. advertises real estate deals offering houses and lots in Roswell. A large crowd attended the city band concert in the courthouse park Sunday afternoon and praised the music.
Several rental offers listed include a four room furnished house at 312 N Missouri, a five room house on Ninth and Main via E H Skipwith 719 N Main, a single furnished room 211 West Fourth St, and two furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 507 N Missouri Avenue plus a pasture suitable for 35 to 40 horses at E C Hinde's farm 351f.
WANTED Girl for general house work must be strong Phone 282 two rings 4913. POSITION WANTED In store by young man experienced Best references 308 N Pa 11. WANTED To buy or rent a good gentle driving horse R M Tigner at Pecos Valley Drug Co 5211. POSITION WANTED By man and wife on ranch or farm References Address or call 308 N Pa Roswell. WANTED Men to work on Honda reservoir Wages 1 75 per day Board 4 50 per week Slinkard s camp 40tf.
Lost notice asks finder to return the lady's watch to the Record office and promises a reward of 48 tf. The brief item indicates the reward and location for claim.
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