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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner in the 3rd district subject to Democratic primary action.
Nounce A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District. The move is subject to Democratic primary action. Durand is positioned to compete for the seat in the upcoming election cycle.
B. H. Wixom is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district, subject to the Democratic primary action. The notice names Wixom and references the political process without detailing dates or additional opponents.
A fragmentary reminiscence notes prohibition, panic over Indian scares, and political jabs. It mentions Joe Cannon town troops, hunger driven workmen, hopes for statehood, Taft's fate, saloon majorities in Denver, the Maine raise, and Kerby’s reply about securing a new job.
Taft denies making harsh remarks about the Insurgents and now says they are not as bad as painted, calling them decent fellows if they vote for pel measures. The shift suggests a political pivot as support hinges on policy alignment.
The piece frames Washington as a sad commentary on American politics from a Republican perspective, noting that Taft, though a big man, employs small political tactics under a Republican president.
Readers mock the idea of riding the comet tail after skepticism toward Halley’s comet. The piece notes that early observers who saw danger in the comet likely had overactive imaginations.
The prize fighters face growing trouble as the big scrap moves to a city plagued by graft and earthquakes. Two brothers, one black and one white, are set to settle their conflict under municipal protection amid a backdrop of corruption the city has not banished.
Rainy night did not dampen attendance at the Wednesday revival led by Mr. Sellers of Moody Bible Institute. He recounted D. L. Moody’s Chicago beginnings and Moody Church’s rise, noting the work’s spread from pennies to a great Bible school. the service featured "Have Faith in God" and the hymn "Look and Live" as the choir and audience joined in.
A long meditation on collective action contrasts biblical unison with modern syndicates, urging Christian men and nations to unite beyond church divisions to meet global tasks. It cites Y M C A tied missions, federal control debates, and the necessity of cooperative effort to win the world for Christ, then shifts to a foreclosure sale notice in Roswell New Mexico.
A. J. Buos of Texas representing the Benevolent Fund of the Christian Church will preach at the Christius Church tonight at eight. All men and friends are invited. Five years ago Rev. Busa spoke here and many who knew him in Texas will wish to hear him again.
Roswell Hardware Company sues Martha A Pavey and others in Chaves County New Mexico to foreclose a mechanic and materialman lien on Lot 12 Block 9 West Side Addition Roswell for 65 dollars plus interest from 1909 and 50 dollars attorney fees. Defendants must appear by July 20 1910 or judgment by default. Attorney R D Bowers firm Roswell NM. May 11 1910.
Special Masters Sale Under Mortgage Foreclosure is announced for the case involving The First National Bank of Colorado City Colorado as plaintiff against James H Bruce et al. The District Court of the corresponding county and territory issued the order leading to the sale proceedings.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk of the Roswell New Mexico Board of Education until noon on May 25 1910 for a high school building. Plans by I H and W M Rapp Architects may be viewed in Santa Fe Trinidad and Roswell offices. The board may reject any or all bids. President W T Joyner Clerk M H Brasher.
Territorial records show the formation of THE FIN AND FEATHER CLUB in Roswell Chaves County New Mexico with H P Saunders Geo B Jewett B H Bassett W A Johnson J E Rhea and John T McClure as initial incorporators. Principal office at 206 North Main Street Roswell with a 10900 capital stock divided into 25 shares. six-member board for the first term and a 50 year corporate life.
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