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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
4
The Roswell Record urges ads to reach the day’s issue by 11 AM with standing ad changes similarly due. It notes Albuquerque and Santa Fe license concerns, a rail mail proposal, and a New Mexican view on fair priorities away from horse racing. Frank Fox, a Buffalo health seeker, improves after a Roswell stay.
The Albuquerque Journal notes frustration with reader tolerance for poetry in columns and criticizes territorial gambling laws. It argues license restrictions push vice outside city limits, urging legislative reform to curb gambling and enable cities to enforce tougher controls. It references broader state-wide demand for changes to curb gambling as city leaders desire.
City Council last night decided to enforce the ordinance requiring license on vehicles carrying passengers to the fair grounds during the fair, targeting all acquiring season tickets from the Fair Association. The measure aims to curb traffic and ensure orderly access to the event.
Rock Springs Wyoming vows to suppress gambling after a October 4 dispatch reports the county attorney warning sheriff to file informations in district court and prosecute all violators. The town, long funded by saloon licenses, joins Cheyenne in ending gaming as leaders foresee a statewide end to gambling.
The private car of Third Vice President Kendrick of the Santa Fe railroad arrived this morning and will stay until Monday when Mr Kendrick is expected to reach from Chicago. The purpose of the visit was not disclosed. L. C. Card of Dexter was a business visitor in Roswell today. Ben Bowers Carlos Whaley and George Warren from Dexter were here on business. Gus Anderson came from South Spring. Fred Fornoff deputy U S marshal returned from a trip down the road where he has been serving subpoenas on jurors for the next term of Federal court.
Friday filings show Arthur B. Thomas Portales on 40 acres in section 7 township 2 south range 34 east. Thomas Owen Corona with 180 acres in section 17 township 2 south range 15 east. Kate Lee Dexter on the southeast quarter of section 13 township 18 south range 26 east. Elmer A. Watkins Dayton on 40 acres in section 35 township 18 5 range 25 east. Joseph S. Highsmith Artesia on the southeast quarter of section 29 township 16 south range 26 east. John M. Adams Dexter completes final homestead proof on 160 acres in section 11 township 138 range 26 east.
Desiring to loan tarpaulins for cemetery carnival use, please notify Mrs. Chas. Whiteman at 306 N. Penn. Ave, phone 527.
The regular Sunday afternoon band concert will be given tomorrow in the court house plaza. The first piece will be played promptly at three o'clock. There was a fair attendance at the concert last night.
J H Fox the driller from Dexter reports a well for Mr Ware near Dexter. The well was drilled to 970 feet with a six inch casing and yields a nine inch flow.
Mrs Leta Bailey arrived this morning from Dexter where she had been visiting for two weeks and will stay with Roswell friends for a few days.
Mr and Mrs Harry Cowan and Miss Abbie Reed and Miss Adalee Croz ier from Hagerman were here today for shopping.
Boats run on Spring River with landings on both sides at fair grounds. There is fine Main Street property now a bargain, expected to yield 10 percent income on selling price as value increases. See J. T. Carlton in Room 12, Okla. BIk. Sitf.
Our fall goods have begun to arrive and we will have a complete stock of all staple and fancy groceries. We meet all competition in prices. Western Grocery Co. 87 21.
The Roswell Nursery advertises a full line of disease-free stock and urges customers not to undersell Cruse’s prices, with proprietor R F Cruse promising satisfaction. Also listed are bay mares with harness and wagon for sale near Roswell, a lost pocket book with $15 in checks and papers, and a visit from Dick Stanley and his father from Dexter.
Mr and Mrs Avery Turner headed to Amarillo in their private car after a trip as far south as Red Bluff. L O Fullen arrives from Carlsbad for a short stay to visit friends and handle business. James Cadell comes from Albuquerque and will stay several days to attend to matters and visit contacts.
Boston October 7 Thos W Lawson begins a campaign to form a committee of state governors and other prominent figures to secure restitution of funds alleged to be wrongfully used by large insurance companies and to punish those responsible for criminal actions connected with the matter.
Mr and Mrs Parker Earle have leased their elegant suburban home east of town to Mr and Mrs G F Emery and will depart in about a week for a California winter tour. They expect to be gone two to four months for Mrs Earle health and to allow Mr Earle to investigate the state's orchards.
All Roswell residents who plan to exhibit are urged to bring them out Monday to ensure the fair opens with a full floral hall on the first day.
Harry T. Peterson was reported to have come in from the Hondo reservoir this morning, marking a notable local movement and potential update in daily activities.
Multiple lots 50x190 on corner from Library building and at Kentucky and Eighth streets with artesian water rights. Numerous residence lots in Atlanta Heights and on East Second, Richard son, Penn, South Lea, Missouri, West 2nd, Main street. Properties include seven room houses, a six room cottage, full block with orchard, and a large land tract with water rights. Promises of 25 percent profit in six months and bargains across the Hondo valley and West ranches.
Grosvenor Clarkson, Government special agent, returned last night from a two months’ trip to Washington and New York. He traveled via automobile line visiting El Paso and other points south and west. Officers and members of Samarian Lodge No. 12 S O O F are summoned to meet at 7 o’clock Sunday evening October 8 to attend church services wearing regalia. By order of R H McCune N G.
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