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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
3
F P Gayle appointed manager at CHAV County Abstract Co located at 4126 Prom with improvements planned for service efficiency and client outreach.
START MEAT MARKET advertises corn fed beef and other meats at 123 North Main Street with phone contact 56.
T. M. BB's Shop offers blacksmithing and woodwork services with rubber tires and horseshoeing highlighted as specialties for customers seeking restoration or repairs.
Splings Candy Store advertises finest line of candies shelved nuts cigars and hot and cold drinks available to customers seeking sweets and beverages.
Surveying designing and drafting services by Jas Lloyd Thompson with concrete work as a specialty. All work guaranteed. Office in Room 9 Garst Building.
See me before you build. Estimates based on figures and 25 years experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 107. Gar and Sparks contractors and builders offer painting and paper hanging services in E 5th Street area via P O Box 566-459.
Local wholesale and retail supply houses advertise extensive dry goods clothing groceries and ranch supplies. Both firms market the largest Southwest stock and emphasize combined offerings for wholesale and retail shoppers.
An early Roswell page advertises RO DRUG & JEWELRY CO as the oldest drug store in town with the slogan All CAPITAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Denver Col. claims Western coverage. The piece presents Horace A Lay as manager and notes policy benefits and dividend reliability for Western people.
Hotel Shelby announces new management with H. Kercheval as proprietor. Roswell and area ads note the Roswell Hotel as the Dollar a Day House near the depot, plus listings for the Roswell Second Hand Store and Makin's Second Hand Store with contact numbers and offers.
Roswell’s oldest lumber yard Roswell Lumber Co offers building materials and paint. Kemp Lumber Co invites customers to buy lumber shingles and more on East 4th Street.
A long May fiesta in Old Albuquerque honors Saint Philip. The procession from San Felipe de Neri features Isidro Sandoval Mareschal leading with a US flag, the First Regiment band, NM National Guard, religious societies, and a choir. Festivities include park games, military parades, a nigh mass, and an address by Elfego Baca.
The rivalry of the twin cities chess players begins a tournament in St Paul with top players from both cities meeting to decide superiority. Leading authorities from both sides are among the contenders and the result is keenly watched nationwide by chess players.
The socialists of New Jersey hold their state convention in Trenton on May 30 to nominate candidates for governor and other state offices.
The article traces the church's long lineage from its 1706 Franciscan leadership under Father Manuel Moreno through several name changes to San Felipe de Neri. It notes earlier references to San Felipe de Albuquerque during 1653 1660 under Viceroy Francisco Vasquez de Cueva and hints at Albuquerque’s ancient settlement origins, with 1698 archives listing about 4031 Catholic communicants and speculation the town may vie with Santa Fe as the oldest settlement.
President Roosevelt arrives in Indianapolis to cheers from thousands as he prepares to address a ceremony at the unveiling of a monument to General Henry W. Lawton in the Philippines. The event marks a significant public moment during his visit.
A New York luncheon for automobilists announced the American Gold Cup tour of Europe by American cars. The trip starts in Havre France with a pleasure and exhibition focus and no speed aims. Major American manufacturers back the project as a notable event for the industry.
Adventists from across the United States attend a week long convention in St. Cloud Minnesota with 1600 delegates expected. Notable speakers include Elder Enoch of India J C Kimball of Winnipeg Manitoba and Prof McCann of Graceville Tennessee. The church designates St. Cloud as a permanent meeting site.
Memorial day was observed with greater reverence as Iowa enforces a law passed by the last legislature prohibiting baseball and other sports before 3 PM. Des Moines and statewide officials report widespread observance and the effect of blue laws on afternoon activities.
Carlton and Bell offer 20 acres inside Roswell city limits with an artesian well fenced and cultivated. Property includes fruit trees and a six room house. Asking price 3000 dollars or will trade for a good residence.
For sale or trade a splendid hotel proposition described as a money maker the first day and every day. Do not pass this up. See Carlton & Bell.
Dexter and Artesia amid Roswell notes include Leo Halliburton Clare Crawford and J E Gigoux visiting, Ed Kidwell and wife from Wichita, Amanda Cedarquist heading to Duluth, and Dr J S Strother departing for Kansas City after a three week stay. Elks initiation and lodge plans loom as I R M Thorne leaves for Carlsbad.
G. M. Slaughter returned Tuesday night from a several day Panhandle stay where he supervised cattle shipments. H. R. Carper, formerly attending Panhandle Christian College at Hereford, arrived Tuesday night to spend the summer at home.
Davis Hurd his wife and children left Wednesday for an extended visit in Iowa City. They have lived here three years and decided to relocate there.
R. E. Robertson arrived from Rock Port Indiana to visit friend Harry Ker cheval at the Shelby hotel and they fished Wednesday. A for sale house at 1202 N. Ky with six rooms and modern amenities is advertised with easy terms. Mrs. M. A. King and daughter Miss Ruby left Roswell to return to Elida after a month here. Miss Sadie Smith Kutscne leaves for Atlanta and Jamestown on summer trip. Miss N B Chapman, music teacher, visits Roswell before summer in eastern Texas. Miss Lucy Seay and Miss Jennie Medaris return from the Grandfather’s ranch near Carlsbad. Death of Dr. J. J. Reaburn reported in Carthage Tl, father of Mrs. R. L. Cagburn.
The firm states it has completed work for the Military Institute and is ready to devote full attention to the public. It guarantees perfect satisfaction to all patrons.
Notice states that on May 11 1907 the Probate Court of Chaves County appointed Ross L Malone administrator of the estate of Hudson S Malone deceased. Creditors are asked to pay debts to the administrator and claimants to present their claims.
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