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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1910
Page
4
President Taft pardons Edward Boyle Joan Coyle Patrick Hennessy and Thomas Kehoe four sugar weighers serving sentences for sugar weighing frauds in New York.
For sale notice lists Block 8 in Wright's addition to Roswell containing 12 lots offered by D. L. Geyer 8013.
Wool prices listed for St. Louis on October 1 show unchanged overall market. Territory and western mediums bring 18 to 23 cents, fine mediums 17 to 20 cents, and fine 14 to 17 cents per pound.
Miss Horner came back last night after spending several weeks at her former home in West Virginia.
Duluth Minnesota October 1 regular passenger service into Duluth will be inaugurated by the Soo line on Monday.
Washington Pennsylvania marks its centennial with a weeklong program beginning tomorrow and running through the following week as the community observes the milestone.
The Roswell baseball team led by President C. D. Dilley and Manager Elza Woane left by auto for Vaughn this morning to continue to the Albuquerque tournament.
The squad lists Johnson Newmeyer Baxter as pitchers with Kelly and Hornbuckle catching. Brown is at first base Cooke second Craw ford third Hal Ware short Clark Lyons Reynolds in the outfield. Pug Davit from Clovis will join the staff in Albuquerque. Louis Meckert leaves on the morning train for the tournament and will report to George Jewett who will post updates at the Jewett pool hall. John Gist Harry Morrison George Davisson W. T. White and Judge Grier drove the team to Vaughn in autos.
Kansas City cattle receipts 500 with market steady. Native steers 5.00 to 7.80, southern steers 0.60 to 5.00, stockers 3.40 to 5.80, bulls 3.25 to 4.50, calves 3.75 to 8.50. Hog receipts 1,000 with market 5 cents higher. typical sales 8.60 to 9.00, heaviest 8.65. Sheep market steady and unchanged.
Annapolis Md Oct 1 Uncle Sam's Naval Academy opened its regular term today with the Middies facing St John's in the featured football game of the first day of instruction.
City law officers led by City Attorney H M Dow and City Marshal Roy Wooster arrested six men on twelve warrants for bootlegging. The defendants were arraigned before Justice A J Welter, pled not guilty, with trial set for next Wednesday. Defendants include Joan Purviance George Yeager Charles Montgomery T L Durnam Frank Blair and Will Armstead with multiple counts each. Some warrants remain outstanding.
Chicago October 1 a woman thought demented tried to assassinate Judge Frank Baker of the appellate court on the street. The jurist escaped unharmed. The assailant, 45 year old seamstress Elizabeth Burke, used a five inch blade knife. Police could not learn her motive and she screamed while resisting arrest.
Mrs Stella Ritter will perform a solo song at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning. The appearance is announced for worship with likely attendance by church members and local residents.
Ingersoll Book Stationery and Art Co. invites customers to view a handsome display featuring Drysdale Heads and Mottoes for tinting. The exhibit includes tinted samples and color options to demonstrate project possibilities.
In Grand Forks on October 1 the Elks of North Dakota gathered to establish a state lodge of the order, marking a regional expansion of the fraternal group.
Inquirer records item found: a lady's handbag. Verification requested to prove ownership and arrange payment for advertisement. Property details and claimant information to be provided.
Tomorrow the First Presbyterian Church holds Rally Day at 9 45 a m in the new Sunday school addition. A special musical program features Miss Maud Keller Miss Beulah Baker Miss Fay White Captain W S Barlow and others with department reports on the school’s past year growth and promotions followed by talks by Rev D F Thomas and Dr W C Alexander.
Madrid officials fear serious trouble from protests by Catholic opponents of the regime. The first meeting is set for tomorrow to renew the clerical campaign against Premier Canalejas with heightened fervor, with organizers promising to prevent disorder.
Churchill Downs, Louisville Ky Oct 1 The autumn meet of the New Louisville Jockey Club opened this afternoon with a purse increase of 20000 over last fall and several prominent eastern strings represented. The session runs to Oct 22 followed by Latonia meet Oct 24 to Nov 16.
St Louis article notes Chaminade College convent of the Brothers of Mary near Clayton Missouri will be dedicated tomorrow by Archbishop Glennon with other clerics. The date marks the Guardian Angel feast and the community’s anniversary.
A rare investment chance on a 20 acre tract two miles out Fort Main Street. Title & Trust Co. offers details and can be reached by phone at 91 for inquiries.
Harry F. Grant won the Vanderbilt cup on Motor Parkway despite a deadly accident that left two dead and several injured. Joseph Dawson finished second in a Mormon car and Joann Aitken third in a National. Grant’s 65.4 mph average surpassed the 1908 record. the event drew sharp praise for its racing drama but harsh condemnation for the toll of deaths and injuries.
In De Mourmelon France on October 1 aviator Wuyu Malen established a new altitude record at 9121 feet surpassing the prior mark of 8409 held by the late George Chavez.
Berlin reports German ambassador Count von Bernstorff and his family sailed today for America signaling the start of his posting in Washington.
Dr G T Veal and Mrs Veal hosted a supper for Sunday school officers and teachers with speeches praising future welfare. Rally Day plans for October 16 were outlined, and leaders urged stronger teaching and work as the well attended gathering boosted Sunday school efforts.
D H Barela arrested for shooting Macario Carisco Sunday night Sept 4 gave security for a $1250 bond yesterday afternoon and was released. Captain C W Haynes serves as principal security. Barela says Carisco interfered with his family.
Miss Ruby Bean entertained Thursday afternoon from 2 to 6 in honor of her little niece, Mary Lee Evans of Ft. Davis Texas. Children played games including a peanut hunt with Zoa Waite winning a tiny silver spoon as first prize, Marion Jewett second, and Truett Evans the booby prize.
At the close of the games each little guest fished from a pond for a souvenir. They then dined on ice cream in cantaloupes, cakes, candies, nuts and fruit at a beautifully decorated table. Guests included Eleanor Bedell, Ruth Hervey, Geraldine Ogle, Blanche Richards, Zoa White, Dorothy Hudgins, Alice Louise Teeple, and Marion Jewett.
West Point soldiers host Bowdoin in the season opener at West Point New York. The cadets will clash with Yale and Harvard later and finish the schedule with Annapolis in Philadelphia on November 26.
The American Prison Congress wrapped up its session in Washington on October 1 but delegates will stay through next week for the eighth International Prison Congress. Preliminary meetings start tomorrow, with the main business beginning Monday as nearly fifty nations are represented.
Cambridge Mass Oct 1 Nine games seven at home compose Harvard football schedule opening this afternoon with Bates as the first opponent.
A Philadelphia parade and review showcased the police and fire departments with over 4000 participants. An athletic carnival followed to conclude the day’s events.
F A Thompson and Mr and Mrs Jack Rowley depart tomorrow for Albuquerque to attend the fair and a baseball tournament. Several other Roswell residents are expected to accompany them tomorrow and Monday.
The Bakerwell studio on West 4th Street reveals renewed interior with pain and paper work and new fixtures. Proprietors 4 D Baker and E M Cornell express pride in the refreshed appearance.
Col. I. H. Elliott and W. W. Elliott were from Dexter today visiting nearby residents and stopping at local sites.
Mrs. W. A. Vickers of Hagerman is visiting Mrs. A. R. Teeple and spending several days there during her stay.
M. Z. Miller arrived home last night after a trip to Elida, where he visited friends and reported on his travels and experiences.
C R Brice of Carlstad was reported to have spent the morning in Roswell on Dusiness, a short and routine local note indicating his presence in the city.
An attendee is traveling this afternoon along the auto route to Santa Fe to participate in the constitutional convention.
Charles Vestal came down from Acme last night indicating his departure or return after a late evening. No further details were provided.
R H Melisa of Bromide Oklahoma arrived last night for a business visit, according to local brief notes.
W E Washington of Lake Arthur was in the city today, stopping briefly during a regional trip. Local residents report no incidents and he held a brief meeting with city officials.
Mrs M E Rozell departs today for a Billings ranch by auto. J N Poteet plans a business trip to El Paso tomorrow via the Vaughan route.
A F Torrance of Kansas City arrived last night and will spend several days in Roswell.
J S Thurmond of El Paso was in town today in a brief appearance that drew local notice and speculation about his plans.
A large party representing the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston will depart by steamship for Maine. This marks the first visit by the organization to that state in forty years.
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