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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
4
London May 26 reports say the volcano Kleet in Java wiped out thirty one villages and killed fifteen thousand people. Authorities fear the toll will rise as relief workers reach affected areas.
Rome May 26 French troops have crossed the Tisza river in Hungary and are expected to enter Budapest within the next three weeks occupying the city in support of the Allies.
Hagerman deputy sheriff Guy Robinson visited for business while Judge Brice returned from Albuquerque. The M E F Church South raised 800 for a Methodist evangelization fund. A special venire was summoned to complete the petit jury panel and civil trial resumes later today. Marriage licenses issued to O C York and M M Lensett and to Herbert Fenn and Ruth Brice. Mrs. J E Rose leaves for El Paso for an extended visit. Dexter residents Bryan Carter P S Whitman S B Douglas and M L McMain visited Hagerman today.
Washington May 26 The commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces reports total casualties to date Killed in action including 381 at sea 32854 Died of wounds 18495 Died of disease 23088 Died from accident and other causes 4617 Wounded in action 203355 Missing in action Total to date
Todd leaves tomorrow for Lincoln Nebraska where he will join Mrs Todd and together they plan an extended tour to places of interest in the west.
El Paso hotel man S. G. Humphreys, proprietor of the Paso Del Norte Motel, arrived last night to attend the NMIMI commencement in El Paso.
Mr and Mrs W H Davis H W Gray and Elmer Doane came up from Dexter this morning and spent the day here attending to business matters.
District court opened this morning with Judge Charles R. Brice presiding. Several civil jury cases are on call this week and many civil non jury cases remain on the docket. Miss Mary Dodd, a domestic science teacher at the Central pedagogical institute, leaves tonight for Paris Texas to spend the summer there.
Clovis residents Growar and Greemr travel to Roswell for business while Alamogordo visitors attend the NMMS commencement. Notices include land sale near Lincoln Oil Well, a stray cattle reward, Dr. Boyd resigns UNM presidency due to state funding, a Lincoln County oil lease listing, a coddling moth spray deadline, lamb crop reports, farm help wanted near Dexter, Roswell Bottling works Coca Cola, editor Estlack pardoned, and an eye specialist advert.
Sallie Schafer sues for 44000 dollars alleging unlawful killing of her husband J C Schafer near Ken na one year ago. Plaintiff is represented by J C Gilbert and J D Mell. defendant by C O Askren and L C Fullen before Judge C R Brice in district court.
Mr and Mrs Scott Etter and J N Falke of Carlsbad traveled to the city this morning to handle business matters.
Miss Frances Murphy and her sisters, who have taught in the public schools here for the past year, will leave Wednesday morning for their home at Alamogordo.
J L Gibbany departed this afternoon for Mineral Wells Texas to arrange for his wife’s arrival. The couple expect to spend about a year in Mineral Wells as they start their separation and relocation plans.
Roswell Auto Co promotes Badger Jack and Rose Tire Pump as essential gear for safe travel. Copy extols reliability and urges readers to be prepared with quality pumps before long or short trips. The item also notes Roswell fame spreading as Roswell emerges as a prospective hub in a large oil field with inquiries from a South Bend official about local wells and drilling timelines.
Arthur Seligman and his wife arrived from Santa Fe yesterday afternoon to attend the commencement at the New Mexico Military School. On the east side Mr. Seligman is holding conferences with Democratic committees.
Attorney H C Maynard left this afternoon for Carlsbad to attend to legal matters. J A Klassner, general bridge and construction foreman on this division of the Santa Fe, came down today from Clovis to spend several days here attending to business affairs.
J. P. White arrived home this afternoon from his Littlefield Texas ranches where he has been overseeing business for ten days.
N M M I authorities request that for tonight tomorrow night and Wednesday night all cars be parked in front of the old gym. A guard will be placed over them and in this way accidents may be averted. FOUND Key on button hook Apply Record Office.
U S Weather Bureau reports yesterday’s high 68 and low 64 with 106 as the all time high in 1896 and 40 in 1909. For Roswell and New Mexico the forecast calls for possible showers this afternoon or tonight then fair Tuesday.
Sheriff C. A. Rector returned last night from Santa Fe and Las Vegas where he has been for several days attending to official matters.
Rev. E. E. Mathes and Edgar Williamson arrived from their Alamogordo home this morning and will remain several days to handle business matters in Artesia.
A large crowd gathered at the train yesterday afternoon to greet Governor C. A. Larrazolo who was expected to arrive. The governor did not arrive, leaving the crowd awaiting his appearance.
Mrs J B Altman of El Paso arrived last night to attend the commencement exercises at the New Mexico Military Institute. She traveled to the state to be present for the academic ceremony and join relatives and attendees in the event.
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