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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1907

Page

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Ragged Exhibition as Lake Arthur Falls to Roswell 9 4

Windy conditions and numerous errors marked a 9 to 4 Roswell win over Lake Arthur at Amusement Park. Rooting by Lake Arthur fans stood out as Roswell struck at crucial moments while both sides faltered at times. Key stats include Becker Reeves and Wilson with two base hits and Reeves notching six strikeouts for Roswell.

Lower Valley Lake Arthur Roswell Amusement Park L. A Becker Reeves Wilson Fassey Wynne Nichols Grigsitt Morris Easley Johnson Ware

Sentiment on statehood shifts as Berger returns

Col Wm M Berger leader of Belen Townsite and Improvement Co returns from four weeks in Washington and New York praising the land of sun shine while noting corrected technical defects in Willard townsite title. He urges prompt patent through the department and says East is warming to New Mexico and Arizona admission influenced by Oklahoma. He highlights Garfield visit and irrigation congress benefits for the West and Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Journal Wm. M. Berger Belen Willard Berger Department New Mexico Washington East Jamestown Norfolk Arizona Oklahoma Alreay Albuquerque

Wonderful feats by expert bicyclists at Norris & Rowe show

Avalon troupe of seven cyclists from Europe performs daring rides on a high stage under Norris & Rowe tents in Roswell. They intertwine arms, form towers, and perform somersaults and high balance acts that astonish audiences. Also listings note farm sales, rooming house, and a piano sale by Pecos Valley Music Co.

Norris & Rowe Europe England France Germany Legion Avallons Norris & Rowery Roswell

A Plan for Water Districts in New Mexico Valley

A letter argues to form an artesian belt water district in Chaves and Eddy counties to issue long term bonds for dams around spring rims. It proposes storing spring flow five months for irrigation, reducing waste, expanding underground storage, and creating a water superintendent with bonded accountability. It urges a New Mexico irrigation code and outlines a seven month irrigation window March to October.

Artesian Belt Chaves Eddy County Bond New Mexico

Last Month’s Weather in Roswell New Mexico 1907 Summary

Weather report for Roswell New Mexico ends September 1907 with mean temperature 70. Precipitation total 0.6 inches. Highest temperature 93 on the 7th, lowest 43 on the 24th. Prevailing wind from the south west, 3570 miles total movement, 231 mph max gust. Thunderstorms on the 19th and 20th. Official in charge signed M Wright. Hotel and business ads follow.

Roswell N. M

Jury Discharged After Eddy County Robbery Trial

The jury in the Charles Hughes robbery case was discharged after the verdict of not guilty. only Joe Mathews convicted for complicity in the robbery and his plea for clemency on good behavior failed. District Attorney L O Fullen travels from Eddy to Portales as Roosevelt county court schedule faces opening. Local concerns include advertising schemes from promotional men and the value of supporting the home paper.

Schoonover L. O. Fullen Carlsbad Eddy County Portales Roosevelt County Court Pope Joe Mathews

Popular Roswell Couple to Wed Tonight

W A Wilson supervisor of artesian wells and Roswell civil engineer will marry Miss Minnie Page daughter of Col and Mrs Page at the bride’s North Hill home tonight. The couple will reside in Roswell and have many friends who wish them happiness.

W. A. Wilson Minnie Page Col A. E. Page Roswell North Hill

President’s Day Opening Draws Woman’s Club in Gay Attire

A formal opening day drew the Woman’s Club in festive gay attire as the president received the delegation. The event marked a ceremonial start with members and local officials in attendance.

Woman's Club

Woman's Club Opens New Year With President Mrs Pruit

More than a hundred members gathered at Mrs. Pruit's home at Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street to meet the new president and receive the year books. Officers and committees assisted as a Mexican orchestra played and refreshments were served. The Daily Record completed the year books for distribution. Miss Maud Divers died in Beaumont Texas after previously living in Roswell.

Woman’s Club A. Pruit Pennsylvania Avenue Sixeth Street Pruit Daily Record V. €. Ferguson

Money to Loan on Improved Farms and Related Offers

Money to loan five thousand dollars on improved farms. Contact Will M. Hicks, Room 15, Sansom Block. Engine naphtha in stock at reasonable price from P. V. Trading Co Superior Refining Co. State of the art wording unclear but offers financing and materials.

Will M. Hicks P. V. Trading Co—Superior Refining

Operators in Canada Call Off Strike

The Union Telegraph News reports that at a meeting in Ontario Western company officers were advised that Canadian operators agreed to end the strike and return to work by Sunday, after discussions on reinstatement.

Canada Nion New York Western Company Tonto

Notice to the Public on Fire Insurance Agents

The firm MILLIGE, DUDLEY & WILSON will act as our agents in transacting Fire Insurance business. They will be found at your office, front rooms, over the FIRST NATIONAL BANK. R. L. & J. H. MALONE.

Texa First National Bank Millige, Dudley & Wilson

Apple Tree Blooming in Pecos Valley October

R. C. Nisbet sent in a bouquet of apple blossoms from a tree near Mr. Davis' orchard southeast of town. The report notes two crops of apple blossoms in the Pecos Valley, with blooms visible as late as October.

R. C. Nisbet Record Office Vis

Commercial Club Meeting On Water Works Proposal

The Commercial Club schedules a Thursday night meeting at 7 to discuss the water works proposition as detailed in the Daily Receives and day evening notices. Members are urged to attend to review the proposed plan and its implications.

Coal Yard Cash Policy Starts October First

Roswell Wool and Hide Co announces coal and wood deliveries from their yards will be strictly cash after October first due to rising coal prices, car shortages, and miner scarcity. A Friday tea from 3 to 9 at Mrs. J M Miller 108 N Penn Ave invites all for the Christian church building fund. 8313 G A Griffes traveled from Dayton to oversee business affairs.

Colorado Roswell Wool & Hide Co J. M. Miller N. Penn Ave Benefit of Christian Church Building Fund

Club Members Urged to Attend Tonight Meeting

The Commercial Club calls all paying members to attend a tonight vote on waterworks reform under the committee system. The gathering aims to secure renewed citizen support and show the value of membership dues. Mr and Mrs W P Cobean of Harrisburg Pa departed after a month visit to Mrs M P Cobean and family and plan to visit Denver before returning home.

W. P. Cobean Harrisburg M. P. Cobean Denver

Newspapers Back Local Ads Over Fake Schemes

The Albuquerque Citizen notes rare unity with the morning paper against fake advertising schemes. It praises local papers as powerful, far reaching media that support territory growth and business faith, urging merchants to advertise in home papers for success.

Albuquerque New Mexico Dolar New Mexico

Local Visitors and Typhoid Sickness Reported

Mrs F B Staley of Winfield Kansas arrived to spend a month with Rev S W Martin's family. Attorney C C Moran visited from Lake Arthur for legal business and a baseball game. R L Holly came from Carlsbad on business. Mrs G S Brown and son return to Conway Arkansas after two months visiting T J Lary and family. J J Dice G Pinnelli H H Landsman W F Daugherty visited from Dayton for the day. L G Carpenter and Tom Hates of North Hill hospitalized for typhoid fever. Carpenter is very ill.

F. B. Staley Winfield Kansas Rev S. W. Martin C. C. Moran Lake Arthur J. J. Dice G. Pinnelli H. H. Landsan W. F. Daugherty Dayton L. G. Carpenter Tom Hates North Hill St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Carpenter

Gregory Moore Returns From Artesia Business Trip

Gregory Moore arrived this morning from a business trip to Artesia where he conducted work at the Jekos Valley Drug Company store.

Gregory Moore Artesia Jecos Valley Drug Company

Prospectors D W Waters and J A Murray Visit Roswell

D W Waters and James A Murray of Savee FT. arrived this morning after prospecting at Carlsbad. They plan to spend a few days in Roswell before returning home.

D. W. Waters James A. Murray Savee Carlsbad Roswell

Pe cos Valley Music Co Offers Piano Purchase Deal

By buying a piano from Pe Cos Valley Music Co now, buyers can save enough to cover two years of their daughter's music lessons. Strong value claim highlights family education benefit and savings potential.

Pecos Valley Music Co

Circus Promoter Plans Roswell Stop October 15

Tony Crandall manager of advertising for The Greater Norris and Rowe Circus signs contracts for the show’s October 15 appearance in Roswell.

Tony Crandall Norris & Rowe Circus Roswell

Daughters of the Confederacy Meet With Mrs Bradley

The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 00 with Mrs R L Bradley.

Daughters of the Confederacy R. L. Bradley

Local News and Personal Moves Highlight City Activity

Band at rink this evening. Miss Julia W Ferguson travels to Palmerton Texas to take a stenographer post with the sheriff. B J Minot of Singer Sewing Machine Co leaves for Denver after nine days in town. KE Brooks returns from a five week Kansas City and St Louis trip via Pecos. Avery Turner of New Mexico Eastern Railway passes through en route to Amarillo from Pecos. W Handel and Miss Nannie Morris wed Monday night at Elder Hill’s home in southwest city. they plan to live in Hope.

IK. KE. Brooks Kansas City St. Louis Pecos Avery ‘Turner New Mexico Eastern Railway Company Amarillo W. Handel Hope Nannie Morris Elder & ©. Hill Elder Hill

Pianos at Half Price Sale At Zinks

The Pecos Valley Music Co. announces a sacrifice piano sale starting with strong demand. Two pianos sold, others pending. Trade pianos offered at half real value. four more sacrificed at these prices. Visit Zinks promptly for these bargains.

Pecos Valley Music Co Zivenh Zink’s

New York Store Extends Evening Hours to Nine

The New York Store will stay open every evening until 9 PM from now on. Kipling's offers fresh peppermint and wintergreen patties today.

New York Kipling’s

Weather Summary for Roswell New Mexico October 3

U S Weather Bureau local report notes Roswell measured a maximum of 87 yesterday and a minimum of 58 with a mean of 72 degrees. Precipitation 0. Wind from the southwest at 3 miles per hour and partly cloudy skies. Forecast not received.

Roswell N. M S. W

Also Mentioned on This Page

ROS Evrybody Daly Metcalf LU Daly Wilder Evans Carlton Joanson Ist Webster Grissitt Ib&Éc Wilson Il St John McMurray Marcos East 15S The Roswell Building & Loan Association Texas Block Millice, Secy Carlton & Bell M! Wright Iran Bernard Gunsul Milice, Dudley & Wilson Pt. cl Lear Charles Hughes Roosevelt County Tipton T. E. Druoet C. R. Hess Roswell Young President Ceive R. L H. Malone the Commercial Club J. A. Graham G. A. Griffes Albuquerque Citizen R. L. Holly Jaffa Prager Julia W. Ferguson Palmerton, Tex B. J. Minot Singer. Sewing Machine Company U. S. Weather Bureau M. Wright
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