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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
3
R. H. McCune is in Patterson's harness store for loans or names on easy payments. King's Candy Store advertises finest candies shelved nuts cigars and hot and cold drinks.
A concise notice notes a Thompson survey office offering design and drafting work with guaranteed results. Located in the Garst Building Room 9 at 12126, the firm markets specialized drafting for offices and related spaces.
A compact listing of Roswell businesses offering building materials lumber cement paint and glass. dry goods groceries and ranch supplies. drug stores and stationery. with contact notes and general service lines for Kemp Lumber Co and others. Includes 25 years experience and insured satisfaction claims.
Hotel Shelby announces new management with H. Kercheval as proprietor. The leading hotel of the city continues to offer full service under its new leadership.
An advertising snippet promotes Harry Morrison as leading jeweler selling watches and silverware, L. B. Boellner as Roswell's best jeweler with cut glass and china, and C. Feinberg as Roswell's new jeweler at 203% N. Main St offering repair services with guaranteed work.
Capital Life Insurance Co of Denver Colorado a Western Company proclaims itself the largest dividend payer in the business. Manager Horace A Lay invites inquiries and policy demonstrations with no obligation to buy.
The Morrison Brothers Store presents ready to wear clothing for men women and children with millinery as a specialty.
The Roswell Produce and Seed Company advertises all kinds of field and garden seed and invites readers to request a catalogue.
An exclusive shoe store advertises Peters and Stetson shoes as specials.
Roswell shops offer new and second hand furniture at 100-02 N. Main by Hills and Rogers. Makin's Second Hand Store advertises top prices for second hand goods and lists phone 227.
Tailor W P Wood provides cleaning and pressing services at 118% North Main St with phone contact 409 for suit tailoring and upkeep.
In The Pugilistic World from New York May 7 the O'Brien Burn heavyweight clash in Los Angeles is expected to go to the limit with a hairline decision or draw. Betting is even and gate receipts near 55000 as McCarey profits from a bout arousing Gotham fans.
Large delegations of sportsmen arrive in Tulsa for the tenth annual shoot of the gun club organization of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Purses in amateur and professional classes are the largest in the history of the association. The tournament will run through two days.
A splendid hotel proposition offered for sale or trade described as a money maker on the first day and every day. Prospective buyers are urged not to pass this up and to contact Carlton & Bell for details.
New York May 4 Henry Watterson and wife return on the Hamburg American liner Amerika after a winter in Spain and Italy. He says Bryan is the Democratic alternative in 1908 and Hughes has strong Republican potential. He predicts Roosevelt unlikely to seek a third term and notes Hughes as a force in GOP politics. He cites a Paris mutual ticket betting 100 to 1 on Hughes becoming president.
Colonel Watterson comments on Roosevelt playing practical politics in the South and backing Taft. he notes a possible Ohio primary defeat need not end Taft's campaign. He calls Bryan the Democratic alternative and predicts Hearst unlikely to become a presidential candidate.
Imperial Council of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine begins its thirty third annual conclave in Los Angeles with impressive morning ceremonies at the Alexandria hotel. Delegates escorted to the cathedral by visiting patrols and bands, followed by a California dinner in the Scottish Rite Cathedral and a special Pasadena excursion.
Citizens and Shriners have prepared for an elaborate afternoon and a grand reception. Final touches are added to buildings along the parade route for tonight’s spectacular electrical pageant. Fifteen floats promise dazzling displays as the day ends in a blaze of glory.
John Wooten and Ed Scott were arrested Saturday night for gambling in the Oriental Saloon. Wooten pleaded guilty and paid a $50 fine plus costs. Scott pleaded not guilty and his hearing was set for Thursday at 9 AM before Justice A. J. Welter.
President Roosevelt will hold a reception for distinguished physicians and health officials attending the National Tuberculosis League convention where he serves as an honorary member. The event takes place in Washington on May 7.
Paris reports the Joan of Arc celebration at Orleans begins with a torchlight parade and ends with a secular city hall service. The event marks the city’s deliverance from the English, with military and clerical roles restricted and the battle site benediction abolished under Premier Clemenceau’s orders.
Ardmore Oklahoma May 7 The Oklahoma and Indian Territory Firemen's Association began its fifteenth annual convention and tournament with a city hall welcome by Mayor Dick and Commercial Club President Cruce. Fire chiefs from across the state discussed department management as a tournament lineup includes 100 yard hose wagon, ladder climb, plug and nozzle, couplers contests and a 100 yard Oklahoma championship race with cash prizes for top teams. Mark A Kesler of Oklahoma City heads the association.
A special session of the National Trotting Association board of review is under way today at the Murray Hill hotel, called by Secretary William H. Gocher of Providence. Several important matters are on the agenda as the meeting proceeds behind closed doors.
In Baton Rouge Louisiana the United Daughters of the Confederacy begin their annual meeting with welcomes from Governor Blanchard Mayor Bynum and General John McGrath. Mrs D A S Vaught presents her report as sessions open with a grand ball planned.
Indianapolis May 7. By defense agreement a decree is to be registered against clients ending the federal prosecution of the drug trust. The agreement imposes a permanent injunction against the National Association of Retail Druggists restraining its policy in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman anti trust law.
The Spanish minister and Washington diplomats visit New York for a May 7 benefit concert at the Waldorf Astoria aiding the project ed Spanish church in Audubon park site. Mme Eames makes her final U S appearance this season with Emilio de Gargisola and Victor Harris volunteering. Patrons include Archbishop Farley Mrs Huntington Mrs Frederick Vanderbilt and several other notable figures.
A Kansas City report details a formula using oxalic acid salt and water to moisten ashes and coal, enabling ash mixtures to fuse and burn with minimal residue. Experts warn the method merely aids combustion of waste elements and may be costly compared to full coal burning.
In Topeka Senator Aker of Ohio Senator Curtis of Kansas and Governor Hoch will speak at the 26th annual Kansas Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Thousands of veterans and visitors have arrived and attendance is expected to reach 19 000 as the gathering opens in the auditorium this afternoon. Governor E.
State and Mayor W Green preside as P H Goney, assigned as commander at Saratoga encampment, leads the general session. A grand parade and public installation close the convention with election of officers, with P H Corey favored for department commander amid veteran opposition.
In Fort Worth on May 7 the thirteenth annual Texas City Marshals and Chiefs of Police Association opens with attendees from Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Plans to expand by admitting Oklahoma are on the agenda along with juvenile court bill discussion. Noted speakers include William Pinkerton of Chicago and Robert Pinkerton of New York sons of Allen Pinkerton. An evening smoker barbecue and theater party are planned for visiting detectives.
Jefferson City plans to test and enforce the thirty two year old continuous mileage statute. The Missouri board of railroad commissioners discusses applying charges for shipments offered to one road for delivery to a consignee on another line within the state even without joint tariffs. Railroad officials say the law is unconstitutional and will contest enforcement.
Chicago May 7 The Illinois Photographers Association began a three day session in the Palmer house parlors. An exceptionally fine exhibit of photographic art is a feature of the meeting.
Oklahoma City on May 7 hosts pharmacists from cities across Oklahoma and Indian Territory for the annual Territorial Druggists Association convention. Sessions run for three days.
Baltimore crowds await results as Barry Mappol appears likely to win the mayoral race in a tight contest. The outcome could influence the November state elections and is drawing wide attention.
Plan discussed at Yazoo City conference aims to establish two Episcopal colleges in Mississippi one for boys and one for girls A fund over 50000 is raised by Bishop Bratton and the educational committee with a site likely to be chosen during the diocesan council three day session beginning tomorrow in Yazoo City Mississippi.
The Texas Woman's Press association met in regular annual session in San Antonio with Mrs Cornelia Branch Stone of Galveston presiding. The convention lasts through tomorrow and delegates will go on an excursion to Monterey Mexico after it ends.
Local cor rail ad states E B Stone at 5th and Mo avenue offers a line of buggy whips for sale. Contact details include 5513.
A brief business note invites readers with any trade proposition to contact Carlton and Bell for discussion. The ad signals openness to negotiate and potential deals without listing specific industries or terms.
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