Southwestern Land Company brings settlers to the valley
The Southwestern Land Company Incorporated attracts a class of prospectors to Roswell and the Pecos Valley. Since its early work, about 2,000 acres have sold to prospectors and investors. New officers include L B Tannehill as president and W Hamilton as vice president, both Roswell figures. The firm emphasizes steady, quiet activity over flash.
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Inquirer
Great Southwest
Southwestern Land Company
Southpeg Land Company
Roswell
Valley Land
Eisenhart Overholt
Burlington
W. G. Hamilton
Tannehill Brothers
Rosell
Vally
L. B. Tannehill
W . Hamilton
C. C.nehill
Menho
Southwestern
Land Company's Arrival Sparks City Sightseers
A land company trots into the city to showcase sites of interest to sightseers and prospectors, but the emphasis remains on the tangible outcomes their venture will yield. The narrative hints at upcoming developments and measurable results.
Banquet Planned for Roosevelt Birthday at Birth Room
New York city hosts a Roosevelt Home Club banquet on October 27 in the room where he was born at 228 East Twenty first street. The event honors the President and invites him to attend as the club aims to preserve the house as a national landmark.
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Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt Home Club
East Twentieth Street
Bank sues to reclaim branded cattle from Hewes
The Union National Bank of Kansas City sues W. R. Hewes in district court seeking possession of 65 head of cattle branded cross S and table top, part of a 1650 head herd mortgaged by Eddleman Brothers for 15850. The cattle are in Salt Creek Pasture and allegedly sold to Hewes by an owner, with an injunction asked to bar branding by Hewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union National Bank of Kansas City
Richardson, Reid & Hervey
W. R. Hewes
Salt Creed
Eddleman Brothers
Mr. Hewes
Foreclosure Suit On Mortgage Over Balance Owed
George Tuggle through Richardson Reid and Hervey sues Mabel Lea Ella Lea Bedell H W Lea and L K McGaffey administrator of Joseph C Lea estate in district court claiming a note balance of 2685 75 with 12 percent interest and asking foreclosure of mortgage on specified lands to satisfy the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tuggle
Richardson, Reid & Hervey
Mabel Lea
Ella Lea Bedell
H. W Lea
L. K. McGaffey
Joseph C. Lea
Tallmadge Cars Go North for Next Excursion
Tallmadge Southwestern Land Co. special cars headed north this morning to prep for the next excursion. They left almost empty as excursionists stayed for the fair, and are quartered at local hotels. The Tallmadge company sent seven thousand circulars advertising the Roswell fair.
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C. L. Tallmadge Southwestern Land Co
Tallmadge
New Great Northern stock issue announced by Hill
New issue of 250000 shares of Great Northern Railway stock to be offered to stockholders at par announced today in a circular signed by James J. Hill president of the company.
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Great Northern
New York
Great Northern Railway
James J. Hill
Ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson Shows Improvement
Wichita Kansas October 10 ex congressman Jerry Simpson shows slight improvement this morning as medical staff report signs of stabilization following a period of illness.
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Wichita
Kan
Jerry Simpson
Guardian of Harding heirs travels to Roswell with escort
Hon Stephen Canovan assessor of McKinley county rode between trains last night en route to Roswell to deliver Charles Harding of Gallup to the New Mexico Military Institute. Canovan is guardian of the Harding heirs, custodians of some of Carbon city’s most valuable property.
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Stephen Canovan
McKinley County
Roswell
Canovan
Charles Harding
Gallup
New Mexico Military Institute
Harding
Carbon City
Albuquerque
Grand masquerade ball by orchestra at Goodin Block
The Hammer Agency of Philadelphia partners with the Carnival orchestra to host a grand masquerade ball at the new Goodin Block on Friday October 13. The agency offers one hundred fine costumes for rent as the elegant orchestra will play the sweetest music with general admission at 25 cents. See Miss Riddle about costumes.
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Hammer Agency
Philadelphia
New Goodin Block
Miss Riddle
Wabash Railroad Opens Annual Meeting Amid Debate
Toledo observers report a contentious opening to the Wabash annual meeting with seven directors present. George J. Gould faces opposition from Joseph Ramsey Jr as bondholders and stockholders clash over director selections and presiding officer eligibility. Attendance grows and preparations for broader fair coverage begin.
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Toledo, O
Wabash Railroad
George J. Gould
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Gould
Ramsey
Col. Doyle
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Mr. Greer
E. T. Wells
Winslow
Pierce
W. B. Saunders
R- C. Clowry
Russell Sage
R. M. Galloway
Bank cashier shoots self in Houston tragedy
Houston, Oct 10. F. B. Gray, cashier of the Commercial National Bank of Houston, shot himself twice with a revolver today and died almost instantly. He was about 40 and highly regarded in banking circles. No motive is given for the act amid the bank's strong standing in the state.
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Houston
Tex
F. B. Gray
Commercial Ya
Commercial National
Mutual Life VP Testifies on 1904 Campaign Donation
Walter R. Gillette vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company testified before the insurance investigating committee that the Mutual Company contributed $40 000 to the Republican national campaign fund in 1904.
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Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Walter R. Gillette
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Insurance Investigating Committee Today
Mutual Company
Republican National Campaign Fund
Importers Win on Chinese Wool Duty Dispute
New York Oct 10 The board of general appraisers ruled for Robert Crooks & Co in a case over Chinese Sechuen wool. Importers argued the duty should be four cents per pound rather than seven. The ruling hinges on whether the wool’s valuation exceeded twelve cents to trigger the higher rate.
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New York
Board of General Appraisers
Robert Crooks & Co
Tihe
Exposition Nears Close After Strong Attendance
Portland Ore Oct 9 This week will mark the close of the Lewis Clark exposition after a more successful career than anticipated by supporters. Before closing more than 2 296 000 persons will have attended, a figure larger than the population of the old Oregon territory.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Territory
Roswell Nursery Promotes Quality Stock and Best Prices
Roswell Nursery offers a complete Nursery line of disease free stock. Proprietor R F Cruse urges customers not to accept underselling and guarantees satisfaction.
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Roswell
R. F. Cruse
Xsif
Hughes declines NY mayoral nomination for public duty
New York Oct 10 Charles E Hughes counsel for the insurance investigating committee declined the Republican nomination for mayor of New York City. He said paramount public duty forbids accepting the nomination and bids.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Insurance Investigating Committee
New York City
Hughes
Live Stock Market Report From Kansas City
Cattle receipts 19 000 with a steady market. Native steers 4.00 to 6.00, southern steers 2.50 to 3.75, southern cows 1.45 to 2.75, native cows and heifers 1.65 to 4.75, stockers and feeders 2.40 to 4.25, bulls 2.00 to 2.75, calves up to 6.25, western steers 2.75 to 4.50, western cows 2.00 to 3.25. Sheep receipts 12 000 with a steady market. Muttons 4.00 to 5.15, lambs 5.50 to 7.20, range wethers 4.50 to 5.15, fed ewes 4.00 to 4.75.
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Kansas City
Life Prisoner Escapes From Finnish Jail
Helsingfors Finland October 10 Hohenthal the murderer of Soisa lon Soininen prosecutor of Finland escaped from prison during the night He was serving a life sentence.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Hohenthal
Soisalon Soininen
Woman's Club Social Reunion First Meeting
The first meeting of the Woman's Club will be a social reunion held at Mrs. Earle's home on Wednesday October 11 at 2 20 PM All members and guests are requested to be present without further notice
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Earle
Risers Rip Van Winkle Ad Vists Roswell Show
Joe Becker advance agent for Risers Rip Van Winkle Company toured the city today advertising the show to appear in Roswell on Saturday Ort 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Becker
Risers
Rip van Winkle Company
City Today
Roswell
Ten Additions at Christian Church Reported Correctly
The notice corrects a previous error stating ten conversions. the church actually recorded ten additions, eight by letter and two additions to the membership last Sunday.
Roswell Boat Party on North Spring River
A boating party was held last Saturday evening on North Spring River by Roswell youths. The night was ideal and the crowd enjoyed the outing in a cheerful, festive mood.
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North Spring River
Roswell
Land buyers from Nebraska travel with Frickey party
J. B. Frickey arrived this morning leading a group of four land buyers returning from Nebraska.
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J. B. Frickey
South
Nebraska
Morrisons Prospecting in Farmington Attending Fair
W. R. Morrison and his daughter from Farmington Illinois are visiting and plan to attend the fair, scouting prospects and enjoying the event.
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W. R. Morrison
Farmington, Ill
Get Cruse Prices on All Kinds of Trees
Cruse offers a wide range of trees with prices varying by species size and quantity. Visit Cruse Nursery or call for current price lists and bulk discount options specific to evergreen deciduous fruit and ornamental varieties.
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Cruse
Eagles Dance and Party at Hall on Thursday Night
The Eagles will host a dance and party at their hall on Thursday night October 12. Turn out Eagles. The score 90-31 noted as a follow up or result.
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Eagles
Local Grocer Ad Buys Fresh Cereal Brands
An advertisement from Jaffa Prager & Co. promotes new cereal lines including Cat Fresh, Quail Oats, Bonnie Oats, Union Oats, and Grits and Hominy. The copy underscores quality food offerings and urges readers to purchase.
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Union
Jaffa, Prager & CO
Roswell Weather Forecast for Roswell and Vicinity
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico dated Oct 10. Temperature max 78 min 47 mean 62. Precipitation 0. Wind north at 13 miles. Conditions cloudy. Forecast: fair and colder tonight with frost, Wednesday fair and warmer. M Wright
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Roswell
N. M
M. Wright
Fair Visitors Advertises Walton's Studio Roswell
A brief notice invites visitors in Roswell to call at Walton's Studio for the best photographs during their stay.
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Roswell
Walton
Fair Opens Bright With Big Crowd And Rapid Setup
The opening day drew a larger than expected crowd as exhibitors rushed to finish displays despite cold cloudy weather. Organizers reported brisk activity and a positive start to the fair.
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Ford
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Mr. Simpson
Bove
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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