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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
5
To make room for our fall line arriving soon, we offer our immense line of iron beds at a discount of opportunity and without a doubt the finest line ever shown in the Pecos Valley. Look at these prices for Monday only.
United Daughters of the Confederacy elect officers in San Francisco California on October 7 1923 President Mrs Lizzie George Henderson Mississippi First Vice President Mrs Alfred H Vorhees San Francisco Second Vice President Mrs W A S Vaught Louisiana Recording Secretary Mrs P Hickman Tennessee Corresponding Secretary Mrs A W Battey Mississippi Crosses of Honor Mrs Gabriga Flags Mrs A Cantill Kentucky Treasurer Mrs James T Lee Virginia
Harness racing entries closed last night with the three minute trot missing entries. The two year old trot has five starters all by Primmont, and the 2:45 pace lists Sill Girl Tom Sill, George and others. In the Free for All are M. Joe the Guesser Sill Girl and Bn with various owners in Carlsbad and nearby towns.
A San Marcos group led by G. W. Knight asks Governor Lanham to permit mob justice for rapists. The governor rejects the idea, citing oath of office and state law. City council actions follow with several bills, including Ordinance No. 57 granting Ed Grossa access to cement sidewalks on city lots. Adjourned.
A fast mail train derailed at Rostoffondon Russia on October 7 killing twenty seven people and injuring thirty five. The disaster disrupted service and prompted emergency response from local authorities.
In San Francisco on October 7 John ny Crowe of the city defeated Tony Moran of New York by fouling in the fourteenth round at the Colma Club show last night.
D J Thomas arrived from Carlsbad this morning and was noted in local sources for travel. The report records his departure and brief transit details without further context or subsequent events.
The adjourned session led by Mayor Hinkle raised Day Officer Rascoe and Ray salaries by five dollars monthly and Witt by nineteen dollars. All have earned fifty dollars monthly plus fees, and will keep fees. The 1905 library fund was segregated totaling 696.35 dollars. Jimmie Kuster, five, injured by a mowing machine, was taken to Wichita with family. his foot injuries slowly recover as bones knit. Special 1903 library tax collected but not separated from other funds.
A single line item advertises a gentleman's ticket for sale to Galesburg Illinois with inquiry directed to the Roswell Hotel. The note includes a contact code 8813.
A large consignment of school books in all kinds has just arrived at Ingersoll's Book Store. The Episcopal ladies plan a chicken volauvent and oyster patty supper at Price & Company building from 5 30 to 10 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday the 19th and 11th. Prices set at 35 cents. The Walker Aero air burner will be used.
The big tent at 5th and Main is now seated and lights installed. Tonight services begin with the sermon God’s Calls to Men. Sunday school starts tomorrow 9 45 in the tent. Morning sermon topic The Last Judgment. Tomorrow night at 7 30 The Punishment of the Wicked. Visitors welcome. one addition reported and several prayer requests.
A skulking stranger was seen last night peering into windows at the homes of R. M. Parsons and Mr Dunn on North Pennsylvania avenue and elsewhere in town. Officers pursue suspects and warn that violators risk a violent response. Citizens prepare to confront the trespasser as some trees are listed for landscaping. J. H. Carter of South Hill remains very ill with erysipelas, condition still dangerous.
Fred Hunt hosted a social gathering at 104 South Kentucky avenue in honor of his sisters Eva and Irene Hunt who recently moved to Roswell. A large crowd attended, enjoying games and refreshments in a pleasant evening.
Night Marshal Witt arrested two men who escaped the Portales calaboose, recognized by a citizen near the Alamo restaurant. The captives, both accused of horse stealing, are identified as West and another unnamed man. a third suspect remains at large in Roswell. Sheriff Long of Portales expected to take charge on the afternoon train.
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