28 May 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1906
Page
1
Miss Olive Caldwell won first place in a competition among fourteen graduates as she presented a discussion on the present tendencies of the American government. The piece covers immigration, rail rates, trusts, and the influence of figures like Roosevelt and Aldrich, emphasizing reform and national progress through righteousness.
Confederate Veterans and auxiliary groups plus citizens held Memorial Day ceremonies in Roswell. A three hundred strong procession from the courthouse formed at three and went to South Side cemetery where graves of Confederate and Federal soldiers were decorated. Rev. Henry F. Vermillion delivered a brief address as J. T. Evans read names of sleepers while white-clad girls scattered flowers. Flags were placed on each grave and a mound for unknown dead was decorated before benediction by Commander Foreman.
Dilley Furniture Co announces a large assortment of Old Hickory lawn and porch furniture now in stock. Elegant rustic pieces priced at the lowest levels to attract customers.
The Edison Exhibition Company's moving pictures are shown in the assembly hall of the public school tonight. The program includes views of San Francisco and the St Francis Hotel destruction with scenes of victims being removed, along with other moving pictures and illustrated songs.
Six room bungalow and a spacious eight room cottage for sale or rent located on a south facing block adjacent to and east of Military School. Includes hot and cold water baths, closets and barns. Contact Sam Atkinson. Zits Try Purity Flour.
May 22 1906 letter from Tom W Perkins of McKinney Texas confirms Texas New Mexico and Pacific Railway work is underway with grading begun at this end of the line. He notes slow start due to large movements and expresses confidence in completion and a future direct link to Roswell and the Pecos Valley. Perkins offers service if needed.
The Decoration Committee asks all who can to be at the courthouse by nine o'clock Wednesday morning to help arrange the flowers. Bring flowers with you.
Observation at 6 am reports max 95 min 50 mean 72 in Roswell New Mexico. Precipitation 0 wind northwest 3 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with stationary temperatures. Showers and cooler in the north portion tonight and Tuesday, fair in the south.
A fierce storm swept Lake Erie early today sinking the schooner Mabel just outside the Cleveland breaker. One unknown sailor drowned. seven crew members were rescued after a hard fight. Captain Gotham and Mate Gun nison were badly hurt while being taken from the vessel.
For sale a horse named phae ton with harness and an old runa bout. Contact Sam Atkinson for details and price.
One of the neatest and most complete homes with modern conveniences. Rented for 42.50 monthly. Will sell for 250 dollars less than actual cost. Reason for selling is need for money. Located first house north of Dr Veal's on Richardson Avenue. Call Totten Kennath’s ranch Artesia or address Chris Totten 75th.
The Episcopal ladies will serve ice cream and cake on Mrs Church's lawn from five to ten o'clock Wednesday evening. R R Tickets at Ingersoll's Book Store are available for purchase.
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