08 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
1
A court session convened to discuss flood conditions and response plans with local officials and residents present. Officials reviewed relief options and potential evacuations as weather conditions continued to threaten the area.
About a hundred Roswell residents gather at the courthouse to back a full and fair investigation into flood prevention measures after the recent Honda overflow. A ballot elects five members to form a committee to probe theory, survey water levels, and plan funding. The meeting adjourns after naming W T Wells Mark Howell E A Cahoon C W Haynes and H F Smith as the committee.
Pastor C C Young notes last Sunday floods brought worshippers to church and predicts mud filled attendance this Sunday at Holy Masses in the Catholic Church chapel located at Corner Man and Denning streets South Roswell.
As The Record goes to press Roswell readies for another flooding from the Hondo with Main Street and town businesses largely suspended. Authorities report high water levels, barricading, and preparations after recent rains raise fears of a repeat of last week’s damage.
Roswell Produce and Seed Co advertises quart jars at 25 cents and half gallon jars at 50 cents. The copy touts purity and urges customers to call for procurement.
The Board of Registration announces that the registration books for Precinct No. 7 will open tomorrow at Whiteman's store.
Advertiser W. T. Gibbins of Grand Central Hotel, Roswell, New Mexico seeks to purchase a sheep ranch several miles from town. Deep well preferred. willing to pay a good price for the right location.
A kitchen notices a Candy Kitchen for meals and lunches with dinner service on Saturday. A gold ring is found and owners may claim at the Record office after paying for the ad. A gold open face watch with works is lost. return to the Record office for a $10 reward.
Now is the time to register as The Famous invites shoppers to see unrivaled bargains. The call to action promises deep discounts and wide selections to undersell rivals this season.
Despite rain, the Tallmadge Brothers hosted a party of homeseekers exploring the landscape, showcasing the area's beauty and available plots. The gathering highlighted local land potential and ongoing interest from buyers.
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