This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
2
The Roswell Daily Record lists subscription terms and pricing for daily and Sunday editions. It notes official status for Chaves County and Roswell, with advertising deadlines at eleven o'clock to ensure same day insertion.
Chr Ava Page superintendent of the fairs agricultural department declares the outlook for a splendid exhibit of farm products both agricultural and horticultural. He urges every Valley farmer to bring the best shown this summer to the county fair and warns that neighboring counties will compete hard, challenging Chaves county growers to uphold laurels.
A social shower for Miss Edith Farris was hosted at the Patterson home by Miss Patterson and Miss Ogle as part of a farewell series before her marriage. The 4 o clock luncheon featured an immaculately set dining room with roses and a bell centerpiece concealing a surprise for the guest. Fifteen guests attended the elegant gathering on Third Street and Kentucky Avenue.
Henry F. Jacoby files for absolute divorce in Chaves County District Court New Mexico against Caroline U. Jacoby. Defendant must appear by November 25 1905 else default judgment. Plaintiff's attorney F Williams Roswell NM. (SEAL) Co M Bird Clerk Oct 4 51. Grosvenor Clarkson to return to Roswell to investigate land frauds after telling Judge Gatewood a tale of being General Clarkson’s son. Carnival of specialties next week to aid Ladies Cemetery Association.
The luncheon hour bell rang to announce the shower as guests showered the bride with handkerchiefs turnovers and similar dainties. Each attendee brought a gift and the heart shaped Cupid place cards became cherished souvenirs. Guests included Mes dames Garrard Gable Norvell T M Daniel Carr Skipwith Farris Barnett McConnell Fort McCain Tannehill Littlefield Shaver and Wiggins.
A choral service led by Miss Edith Rodkey will open at Presbyterian church this evening at 7 45 as a step toward forming a permanent choral society for church and city. Parents or interested youth are urged to attend or send children. The plan includes elementary music and training in higher class music and chorus work for all musically inclined.
J H Simmons of Casey Indiana reports a fearful cough that ruined his sleep until he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds which fully cured him. The ad claims instant relief and permanent cure of throat and lung diseases, preventing grip and pneumonia with a trial bottle offered at Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co.
Local factions in Roswell push for a street car franchise amid municipal debate. Supporters argue improved transit benefits while opponents caution about cost and disruption to traffic. The tentative proposal outlines routes, funding, and governance.
Roswell city council referred a proposed street car ordinance to the finance committee. The plan, led by Dr J Odd Hamilton and partners, seeks a 25 year franchise to operate two lines, with motive power to be mechanical once the town reaches 15,000.
An ad urges readers to seek relief from dyspepsia biliousness Brights disease and related disorders by using Electric Bitters at Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co priced 50 cents with a guaranteed result. It claims the remedy provides forgetfulness of troubles and prevents debt from disease.
S. L. and W. W. Ogle file in district court a suit against Wm. H. Ballard seeking $231.29 including principal interest and attorney fees. U. S Bateman represents the plaintiffs.
Advertising copy urging readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills to relieve dyspepsia and constipation, improve energy, and cure headache and dizziness. Sold at Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co. for 25 cents guaranteed.
Rollins Brown, son of Dr. Brown, departed for Nashville Tennessee to begin studies in the dental department at Vanderbilt University. He had intended to attend his father’s old school in Illinois but chose Tennessee for its milder climate after recovering from a severe illness.
Mrs Perry Carroll who has been visiting here with the Bettison family at Hagerman for ten days departed last night for her home in Beaumont Texas.
Help wanted notice from Estelline Hall County Texas offering cotton picking at 75 cents per hundred. Other jobs available at good wages. Workers urged to come via Bovina Dimmitt Tulsa and Silvert on. Send inquiries to Postmaster Estelline Texas. 8214
An old remedy advises soaking the corn or bunion, then carefully paring without drawing blood and applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily with five minutes of rubbing. A corn plaster protects the area. the balm is pitched as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism and offered by dealers.
The Carnival of Specialties will be the big attraction during the fair, to be presented on the two nights specified. The event promises lively acts and festive entertainment for attendees seeking a highlight of the season.
Mrs M S Henderson departed last night for Artesia to join her husband who has been in town for several weeks selling pianos.
The Carnival of specialties next week will showcase Coon songs, dances, and drills in a lively program. 8511.
A traveling man notes druggists often ask customers if a cough remedy is for a child or adult and tend to recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. They claim it is safe, cures coughs and colds, and is unsurpassed. For sale by all dealers.
Learn Telegraphy and R R accounting with a promised salary of 50 to 100 dollars monthly after graduation. Our six schools are the largest in America and endorsed by all railroads. Send for catalogue from Morse School of Telegraphy in Cincinnati Buffalo Atlanta La Crosse Texarkana San Francisco to 8 12 to 012 12.
A brief plea urges readers to stock Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy before winter and take it at first signs of a cold for prompt relief. The note claims wide recognition and superiority, recommending purchase from all dealers.
American Royal Live Stock Show at Kansas City Missouri runs October 9 to 14 1905. Tickets on sale October 7 to 11 at one fare plus 2.90 round trip with final limit October 17. Extendable to November 1 by deposit to joint agent for 50 cents. M D Burns agent. Also a testimonial about Chamberlains Stoma and Liver Tablets from John Dixon of Tullamore Ontario. For sale by all dealers.
Ladies desiring Basswood for pyrographic work can obtain it at our yard Kemp Lumber Co East Fourth St 411 f oF MESS.
D D Temple advertises twenty years of land practice experience based in Garden City Kansas with knowledge of Oklahoma land offices. He lists offices at Artesia and Roswell.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.