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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
3
Local merchant Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine and claims it cures a cold faster than any other treatment. It should be kept on hand for prompt use and is for sale by all dealers. A nurse for a baby is wanted at Park Hotel. A reader from Lemon City Florida reports superior results for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when taken in hot water. Found keys offered at the Record office.
Classified items show sale offers for slide trombone alfalfa wood land near Arte sia saddle ponies from Seven Rivers Real Estate Co. Ads mention a Cranston press for sale cheap wrapping paper rolls and multiple rental listings including a four room house on Missouri a six room furnished option and upstairs room for a gentleman. Also note a theft reference and a couple on room rentals.
A blaze swept through the town, prompting fire crews to cordon off both commercial blocks and nearby homes. Firefighters battled flames for hours, preventing spread to adjacent structures as residents fled and insurers began assessments. No injuries reported.
Severe injuries reported as fire roars through the Stag saloon owned by James Mixon in a Main Street block. Fire alarms sound at 1 55 in the morning as Hamilton well crew races to the scene. hose reel unwinds and a kink forces extra mén to fight the blaze threatening nearby property.
An 1902 letter from Mrs. A Barr of Houston Texas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as the best cure for a bad cough caused by cold drafts and exposure. The ad notes the syrup is pleasant to take and sold by Pecos Valley Drug Co.
D R Byrnes of Doversville Texas testifies to the pain relief from Ballard's Snow Liniment for bruises after a 14 day bed rest. He calls it the best medicine for bruises and a positive necessity, with Pecos Valley Drug Co selling it for 25¢ 5¢ and 3.99 and notes upcoming Ladies' Aid Society and Prayer Meeting schedules.
A late notice from Roswell Record seeks a couple without children to cook and perform general duties around a headquarters on a ranch. Applicants must have good references and provide an address for contact.
Fire damaged W. P. Wood tailoring shop and the Stag saloon on Main Street with losses around 100 and 400 dollars. A lamp ignited by Mr. Rogers caused a blast, and W. N. Brown reported 1000 dollars in losses with 500 covered by insurance. The Sheridan Block and three Sheridan estate buildings carried 1,000 in insurance. Earl Smith aided firefighting efforts while Chief Rasecoe oversaw safety measures.
Pedro Soto alias Garcia is arrested in Las Vegas and held for Chaves County awaiting trial for the murder of De medio Rubio, shot in the back while on a horse near Roswell on January 20, 1994. Juan Hernandez remains at large. Rubio’s father pursued them with a ranching family stake. Deputy J. M. Reid arranged custody transfer. Also notes an age warding digestion tip and local real estate ad.
Found notice describes a pair of horses located three miles east of Hagerman with owner inviting identification and claiming rewards. ad implies payment for services and asks owners to respond.
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