Gold Day Si Thur Defeats Lake for Second Time
In a close matchup on Thursday, Gold Day Si Thur secured a victory over Lake for the second time this week. The outcome adds momentum as both teams battle for regional standings and playoff positioning.
04 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
1
In a close matchup on Thursday, Gold Day Si Thur secured a victory over Lake for the second time this week. The outcome adds momentum as both teams battle for regional standings and playoff positioning.
Roswell defeated Lake Arthur 8 to 4 in a Thursday exhibition at Amusement Park. Wilde r pitched for Lake Arthur and Wynne for Roswell, with Reeves and St. John star outfield plays and Lake Arthur’s Ware handling five chances well. The game featured windy, chilly conditions, several fielding errors, and an early halt after the eighth inning.
Frank Dunlap suggests Roswell city consider the head of Spring River for water works and a park. He proposes guarding the head springs, installing pumping and standpipe, and weighing main supply versus a hill well. He notes park potential as the city grows and visitors come. A tea is hosted Friday at Mrs. J. M. Miller’s residence for the Christian church building fund.
The Oasis urges letting New Mexico pursue statehood in the next Congress while Arizona aids. After New Mexico gains statehood, Arizona should press ahead with its own bid, aided by New Mexico’s two senators and two congressmen. Two simultaneous bills risk Senate hostility and possible jointure amendments that could doom both territories. Let them tarry until their beards grow.
The Commercial Club endorses a water works project for Roswell and backs the Water Works Commission plan. Officials say the measure aims to improve infrastructure and supply for the community.
Roswell residents debate private versus municipal water ownership at a Commercial Club meeting. A three-member commission will be formed with one appointee from the City Council, one from the Commercial Club, and one unaffiliated citizen to push plans, hire an engineer, and present bonds for a city-owned plant. J. F. Hinkle and others back municipal ownership, with the group naming J. F. Vines as Commercial Club representative. the council will be asked to act promptly to proceed.
Epworth Leaguers were entertained most delightfully last night in a light hearted program. Music readings and sketches delighted the audience. The event showcased local talent and strong community spirit.
Epworth League members of the First M E church held an Experience in Verse at the S H Fairchild home. Each participant recited a poem or experience and donated a dollar, raising 40 dollars to complete the church pledge while other groups funded an Indian pastor with 80 dollars. The event featured prize poems, social games, hot coffee and doughnuts, and plans for monthly socials.
The piece contrasts frauds in the get rich schemes with a local election in Roswell to issue bonds totaling 20600 for street improvements. It notes an ordinance call, election details at the Roswell Auto Company site, and required voter qualifications for property owners.
A report notes that a case was found by the Children’s Home Society beginning on April first. Details of the location or individuals are not provided in the fragment.
The annual meeting of the Children’s Home Society of New Mexico and Arizona elected a new Board of Managers for three-year terms. Joshua Raynolds of Albuquerque was elected president, with Nathan Jaffa as vice president and Hiram Hadley as secretary. Dr. C E Lukens was re elected superintendent.
Money to loan of five thousand dollars on improved farms advertised by Will M Hicks in Sansom Block. Pecos Valley Music Co announces a sacrifice piano sale with high grade pianos offered at half value, two sales already made and four remaining at Zinks, urging immediate purchase.
Mrs. C. Martin entertained the Neighborhood Club yesterday afternoon with sewing and sociability the featured activities. Refreshments were served and a large attendance of members was noted.
Pecos Valley Music Co announces a sacrifice piano sale now ongoing at Zink's Jewelry Store. Storefront promotion highlights discounted pianos and limited stock as part of the local sales event.
F W Sands named operator of the Western Union local office pledges to acquire the Record's Associated Press report within days. He arrived with his wife to assist, aiming to restore press service without hindering business.
Notice to the Public states the firm of MILLICE DUDLEY WILSON will act as agents to transact fire insurance business. They will be located at our office in front rooms over the First National Bank.
The New York Store announces nightly hours until all stock is sold, staying open until 9 o clock from now forward. This change aims to clear remaining inventory as customers browse after regular hours.
An advertisement promotes buying a piano from Pe cos Valley Music Co. with savings that cover two years of the daughter’s music lessons, presenting the purchase as a worthwhile consideration for readers.
Miss Minnie Tom Page wed Wm A Wilson in a quiet eight o'clock ceremony at the North Hill home of Col and Mrs A E Page with immediate relatives present. Rev John H Murray of the First M E church officiated, followed by a luncheon and a move to a newly furnished cottage on Missouri avenue.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico notes October 4 temperatures with a max of 72 and a min of 49, average 60. Precipitation 0.07 inches and wind at 9 miles per hour with light rain reported.
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