Rates Are Adjusted After Club Committee Meeting
The club committee held a very satisfactory session with Myers discussing adjusted rates. Officials report progress and clear agreement on next steps.
05 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
1
The club committee held a very satisfactory session with Myers discussing adjusted rates. Officials report progress and clear agreement on next steps.
The Roswell Commercial Club rate committee met with New Mexico Eastern Railway’s traffic manager to discuss recent unfavorable rates. A satisfactory agreement was reached but full details will be announced after consulting connecting lines. Mr Myers departed for Amarillo and the office moved to new rooms over the First National Bank. حول Apple shipping plans estimate 75 carloads with fancy apples starting around 2.50 per box, while the highest local price noted is 1.85 per box for certain varieties.
The piece muses on home as an expansive concept beyond mere walls or furniture. It argues home includes all born within its charm and more, an ethereal essence not found in stores. It invites whimsical reflection on the aroma of belonging felt by any who enter.
Dues payments for the Roswell Building and Bank Association have been moved from Room 8 of the Texas Block to the front rooms over the First Bank. A. O. Millice serves as secretary.
Jal departed for Kenna and reported that Harral Jr., injured at the Four Lakes roundup four weeks ago, remains at St. Marys hospital but is slowly improving. He can recognize people, understands speech, and signals responses. Doctors expect his voice to return within days.
The firm of MILLICE DUDLEY WILSON will act as agents for our fire insurance business. They operate from our office fronts over the FIRST NATIONAL BANK located at 61 in. L. T. H. MALONE.
The Western Fruit Grower notes steady apple crop conditions with interest from sellers and buyers. New York reports slight improvement, while overall conditions resemble last month. Portales couple receives marriage license C. I. Anderson 24 and Nannie Ramsey 22.
Mercer County churches announce schedules for Sunday services. Vermillion Baptist and Protestant Episcopal churches host regular worship, Junior Union reorganizes, Holy Communion, Sunday school, and sermons planned. First Methodist hosts morning and evening services with Christian Stewardship topics. Christian Church outlines sermons on The Universal Man and A Species of Fanaticism with services in the Majestic Theatre building.
A young woman boarding a train to see off a friend dismounted too late and fell backward onto the ground. She was not hit by wheels and escaped serious injury though she plans to board trains are warned against in Roswell. The item ends with an advertisement mention for Aunt Mollie’s popcorn and candy palace.
Artesia News reports mining potential as Pecos Valley emerges as a new mineral region with gold found almost due east of Artesia. Clarke and Dunaway gathered copper specimens east of the river two weeks earlier while Taney traced the first sign and secured additional samples.
I have several 6 lb irons to dispose of at 10 percent off. A $6.50 iron is offered for $5.85 cash. Act now or risk missing the chance. Bernard Gunsul advertises. Emmett Patton sells his interest in Roswell Title & Trust Co to Joseph Carper and the firm joins Carlton & Bell to continue the business. Patton keeps his office in Citizens' National Bank building and will practice law. Ed S Gibbany moves with the Title & Trust Co to Carlton & Bell as headquarters for the new company.
The council meets tonight to name its representative to the water commission. Officials expect a decision on who will represent the city in the regional water management body.
The Roswell city council will hold a 7:30 recess meeting to consider naming a representative on the Water commission to pursue a municipal water system. The Commercial Club has already chosen Hon. J. F. Hinkle for the panel, with the council to appoint a second member and citizens to select the third. A citizens' meeting will then name the final representative. Also promoting church notices for The Gilkeson readings with Sunday programs and services.
The Elks executive committee approved the fall carnival schedule for Roswell, to be held Tuesday through Thursday November 5 6 and 7. Plans are completed and committees are preparing to operate the event with a month to organize. Also listed are livestock and seed sales including Duroc Jersey hogs and Kentucky bluegrass seed offered by John Towler on Hinds Farm.
The Norris Rowe show exhibits at Roswell Tuesday October 15 featuring acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, and sensational performances by the Leffel troupe and others. Local acts include mid air horizon tal bar performances, barrel jumpers, and clowns in a full day of entertainment.
Roswell delegates travel to the Albuquerque fair for grand lodge meetings and related events. Members including Mrs. Annie Emmett and Elza White join colleagues to attend territorial gatherings and sheep breeders, pharmacy, and Elks Carnival preparations with plans to visit Jemez Springs and return by rail.
In San Francisco California Inter state Commerce Commissioner Lane probes alleged rail rebates by Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Rail Way Companies. J M Brewer SP freight crash agent examined to show rebates to interstate shippers and evasion of liability under fed rebates code. Most actions cited occurred in 1906 with over fifty concerns granted rebates and numerous shipments involved.
A revival meeting is planned in New Ghurgh in December with attendees expected to gather for worship and communal activities. Organizers promote the event as a return to traditional practices and spiritual renewal.
Work on the new Christian church progresses rapidly with an expected occupancy soon. Elder C G Hill leads planning for a late November or early December revival featuring R R Hamlin and F F Daugherty after completion of most construction. Seven large stained glass windows will crown the facade, three memorials for charter members Captain Joseph C Lea Mrs Lea and Mrs Martha Stone Hancock. The hand painted china jardiniere will be raffled at E H Williams & Co tonight.
A garbled notice recalls a distinguished graduate entering ministry, shunning clerical garb and fashion. The fragment hints at satire and public reactions, mentioning a university, shops, and a crowd intrigued by the unusual stance and punctuation themed display overseen by Rev. X. 7. 2. Gis.
In a distant Western town a youth applies to teach at the local school. He asserts lineage and pedigree to impress the board, but the audience seeks a qualified educator and corrects him, emphasizing practicality over ancestry. The episode exposes the clash between social pretension and genuine teaching needs.
The Gilkeson introduces weekly rate promotions and issues meal tickets at a reduced price, offering cost savings for patrons.
F A Helmick and E G Rogers have organized the Swatika Sign & Advertising Co and opened an office behind the U S Market building. They offer sign writing scenic work interior and mural decorating and ad copy writing. Four new scenic sets are complete for the Majestic Theatre as examples of their work.
The Southern M E Church ladies and Military Institute renew a lyceum series from mid November to mid February. Acts include Edward Reno magician on Nov 15, Melessa Thompson entertainer, Frank Dixon lecturer on Jan 23, and Powelson Concert Company on Feb 12 at the Southern M E Church with details to follow.
Local notice announces a closing out sale of the entire bicycle stock at greatly reduced prices. J L Nokes operates at 120 South Main in Roswell New Mexico with emphasis on remaining inventory.
The Pecos Valley Music Co starts a sacrifice piano sale with two sales already made and others pending. High grade pianos offered at half their real value for quick buyers. Only four more pianos will be sacrificed at these prices, come at once to Zinks.
Norris and Rowe bring their season to town in 1907 marking twenty years of partnership. The program features a grand parade, two large menageries, equestrian feats with Rose Dockrill and others, aerial acts by the Banvard Troupe, the Melnotte Troupe on the high wire, and a seven member Avyallons safety bicycle troupe in a full circus and educational exhibition.
The Roswell land office report for July 1 to September 30, 1907 shows booming activity in Eastern New Mexico. Total entries reach 1,077 with 147,017.72 acres and receipts of 31,885.96 dollars, including 684 original homestead entries and 707 final homestead proofs among others.
Welter Brothers today opened a confectionery shop in front of the Majestic theatre. The clean attractive place offers cigars tobacco candies and seasonal nuts and fruit. They will also continue operating the stop corn stand beside the post office.
The New York Store will stay open every night until 9 PM to clear remaining stock. This extended schedule continues until all merchandise is sold.
The Albuquerque Journal notes Chicago grand jury focus on gamblers showing earnest war against gambling. It highlights a push by leading cities to prosecute, with evidence likely to be secured. It also mentions Colonel Mullane’s Carlsbad paper defending the term.
U. S. Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on October 5 notes yesterday’s high 62 and low 53 with a mean of 58. Precipitation of .02 inches occurred yesterday, wind from the north at 2 miles per hour, sky cloudy. Forecast not received.
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