This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
4
A string of brief items reports visits and travels: Miss Stella Miller of Lake Arthur shopped, J A Edwards the Lake Arthur banker was in town, Miss Sadie Shortridge came from Kenna to visit, F E Keeler of Amarillo and Captain Smith the Salvation Army man are noted, Rene J M Rose went to Boaz on business, J L Keel returned this morning, Wes J P White northbound, and various others including free eye testing at L B Boellner Jeweler.
J. J. Clark from Artesia handles business matters here this Thursday while Ma kin's Second Hand Store is featured. F. M. Duncan travels from Lake Arthur for a two day visit with friends. Bettie Tannehill leaves for Amarillo due to her nephew's illness. J. R. Steedman departs Kansas City for Amarillo after a business stop. W. S. Wright and J. D. Cooley from Glen were in town for visits and business. J. W. Madison, in Roswell two years, heads to Amarillo for a new job.
A string of visitors reached Roswell today including Mrs M B Palmer of Portales and Mrs J R Taylor of Dallas for short stays. Others from Carthage Missouri and Huntsville Missouri arrived on business or health trips. Comings and goings include Miss Ida Roberts and Dora Hinkle from Hagerman and E B Thompson winning a fine rope table in a raffle.
Mrs F L Bowman Anabel Carmack arrives for a two to three month visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Carmack She lives in Rhyolite Nevada and enjoys her new home Post office inspector R E Nelson from Denver reports Roswell office in good condition Mrs Richard Thorne and baby visit from Carlsbad while Mr Thorne oversees Ullery Furniture in Roswell Fritz Brink A D Garrett Elza White arrange through a syndicate to ship this spring's wool clip to London for auction due to higher prices there
Mrs Eliza Cadwell travels to Elkhart Indiana to reside with her husband's relatives after his death on February 11 The late Mr Cadwell was exhumed and shipped to Elkhart Elder H M J Richards of Loveland Colorado a Seventh Day Adventist official arrives to visit the local church. A church gathering offers home cooked meals at the Sheridan Building Saturday with Christian ladies inviting all.
Willis Waggener John Bingham Leo Wathen and Sam Greenwell of Morganfield Kentucky arrived last night D W Haines of Bonito New Mexico secretary treasurer Copper Queen Mining and Milling Co is here on business J M Coburn of the Turkey Track ranch came in from Kansas City to oversee the shipment of 75 cattle cars ordered in November Judge Welter urged safety railing after an irrigation ditch incident Miss Marie Holt touring Europe sent class souvenir ecards from Rock of Gibraltar Naples and other Mediterranean points
E A Cahoon came back today from Los Angeles where the Shriners conclave and visits to friends were made. He was in the city during the Santa Barbara wreck. Cahoon had been away three weeks. Albuquerque baseball squad arrives Monday morning with ten players. They will play Military Institute games Monday to Wednesday and may meet the town team.
An indignant sportsman tells a Record reporter that dove nesting season is underway and shooting then is illegal. He says a $10 reward for information will convict violators. The piece urges protection of bob whites liberated for public benefit and warns against killing nesting birds.
Willis H. Ferguson was kicked in the face by a young horse on Main street yesterday afternoon while stopping a runaway team. His jaw was broken and he must live on liquid food until it heals.
An old ad offers 5 acres for 800 dollars on Main Street with a 12 percent yield claim. Carlton & Bell promote land sale and business purchases including Goodyear Wing tires. Also noted are card games, a baseball match reference, and Ingersoll Book Store promotions.
In a terse local note, two first class blacksmiths advertise repair services at 6216 Texas Shop with the slogan If you are broke we can fix you. The snippet emphasizes practical craft and storefront commerce.
For sale. Bids on the old Baptist church parsonage and lot will be received by the undersigned up to June 1st, 1907. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. F. Divers, R. H. Kemp.
Land within Roswell city limits offers 20 acres in cultivation fenced with an artesian well fruit trees and a six room house asking price 3000 or will trade for a good residence Carlton Bell solicitation
Notice to realty bearers withdraws property at the corner of Lea and Alameda in Roswell from all realty dealers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Humphreys. Includes address 6612 The Majestic. Describes value claim to public.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.