Prominent Railroad Man Visited Roswell
Col W S Hopewell of New Mexico Central Jail revealed that John Finley Stevens, former Panama Canal chief engineer and ex vice president of Island, visited Roswell weeks ago. Stevens, now a Gould system consultant, sparked talk of a planned Colorado gulf trunk line via Roswell to link central rail routes.
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Roswell
W. S. Hopewell
New Mexico Central
John Finley
John Finley Stemns
Island
Panama Canal
John Bartment
Stevens
Gineer
Gould
Colorado
Gulf
Central
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe
Tonrance
Shakespeare Club Holds Annual Picnic at Country Club
The Shakespeare Club went to the Country Club this morning at 11 30 o clock for its annual picnic. The event marks the close of the year’s work, a final pleasure to the program, with benefits to all members.
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Shakespeare Club
Country Club
Ice Tea Endorses Cooling Beverage Trend
A short note extols ice tea as a refreshing drink option. The light feature highlights its cooling properties and popularity among consumers seeking a satisfying beverage during warm spells.
Lea to attend Territorial Penitentiary Commission meet
J S Lea left for anta Fe to attend a meeting of the Territorial Penitentiary Commission, a board member, to be held Monday. Miss Tiny Finley, who underwent an appendectomy three weeks ago, was seen in town yesterday and is recovering well.
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J. S. Lea
Anta Fe
Territorial Penitentiary Comission
Mr. Lea
Tiny Finley
Graduating Class Social Round Includes Theatre Visits
The high school graduating class moved through a sequence of social events this week. Ruth Mussenden hosted a gathering at the Marks home, followed by events at the Lyric theatre and Supt. Brasher’s home. Helena Sutherland hosted the juniors at her home after a Keaster family gathering chaperoned by Dr. Keaster. Mrs. Towler underwent surgery at St Mary’s Hospital and is resting.
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Frank Marks
Ruth Mussenden
Lyric Theatre
Supt
M. H. Brasher
Helena Sutherland
J. B. Keaster
Diamonds and Prices Set by L. B. Boellner Jeweler
A fragmentary note from jeweler L. B. Boellner states I have the diamonds and set prices. The text includes stray characters and appears from a trade listing or advertisement, with no clear date or location.
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L. B. Boellner
Class honors guests at Lyric and Brasher home
Mrs Reader and others enjoyed an evening out with games and refreshments after a Lyric performance where Mr and Mrs F C Hunt hosted the guests. The class colors red and white adorned seats and midgets performed vaudeville before three cheers for the Hunts. Ice cream was served and the group later visited the Brasher residence on North Kentucky avenue.
St Elmo Play To Be Seen At Local Venue
Roswell will stage a dramatization of Augusta Evans Wilsons St Elmo, a long time bestseller about Southern life. The production, titled St Elmo, promises romance that has drawn many women to the story for decades.
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Augusta J. Evans
Wilson
St. Elmo
Bargain Offer From A J Kluytenberg Near City Limits
An advertisement by A J Kluytenberg invites offers on 5 to 10 acres with a new 3 room house and outbuildings near the city, a well artesian and ample water. He notes a recent return to tailoring and urges quick, businesslike offers. Address 112 W Second Street.
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A. J. Kluytenberg
Second Street
Roosevelt Party Welcomed by Crowds in Sweden
In Stockholm on May 7 the Roosevelts were greeted by Prince Wilhelm at the railway station and hosted at the palace. King Gustav was away in the south of France. Immense crowds cheered as the train arrived while a choir sang My County, ’Tis of Thee and the Swedish national hymn.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Roosevelts
Wilhelm
Gustav
France
My County
Thirty Four Bodies Recovered From Palos Mine
Palos Alabama May 7 rescue parties at the ill fated mine No 3 where 200 men were killed by an explosion Wednesday press checks identify the recovered bodies by distinctive marks as families are wiped out one woman has become insane from grief and crews push toward the 2300 foot level hoping for more identifications
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Palos
Ala
New Jersey Protects Beef Trust Barons
New Jersey Governor J Franklin Fort said he would not issue a requisition writ for the indicted beef trust corporations and their officials. Indictments were handed up in Hudson county two months earlier. Fort cited that extradition requires the accused to be a fugitive and present in New Jersey at the time of the offense.
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New York
J. Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Trenton
Beef Trust Corporations
Hudson County
N. J
Fort
J. Ogden Armour
Messenger of Mirth at Armory Tonight
Bob Smith the Southern humorist headlines an Armory performance under the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist Church. A master of humor and pathos he promises diverse depictions of human nature to amuse and console. Tickets 75c for adults and 25c for children at P. V. Drug Store.
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Armory
Bob” Smith
Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church
Mr. Smith
P. V. Drug Store
Oregon senator lauds popular government and chamberlain
Washington May 6 Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr Republican defends Oregon's legislature elected Senator Chamberlain praising direct legislation. He argues the primary system curbs boss rule and corporate influence, stating the people are the ultimate source of authority and the law must govern.
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Washington
Oregon
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Chamberlain
Bourne
Cake
U. S
Legislative Assembly
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Roswell Gas Co. ‘‘Sweet, the
Coal Man
China
G. A. Jones & Son
N. Main ST
Kaufman
J. H. Towler
St. Mary’s Hospital
Pecos Valley Drug Store
A. G. Anderson
Free
Terrell County
Texas
Pecos Valley Drug CO
Fi Ty
Teddy
Beef Trust
Morrison Bros.’ Store
Morrison Bros. & Co
Robert Burns
Dacey
Haif
Best & Russell Cigar CO
Memphis, Tean
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