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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Martin of Dexter were seen shopping. Russian sardines praised at the U. S. Market. Cameo La Vallieres and bracelets advertised by Harry Morrison. Mrs. J. J. Rascoe returns from a three month stay with her grand.
Property ad offers Northwest quarter of southwest quarter of section 25 for sale by T M Waller Lakewood New Mexico, inviting offers. Local notes mention visitors Mrs R M Fletcher and Mrs Lydia Bogle, Shakespeare Club plans, U S Market specials, and Col Baker's apples on Fifth street with Reclamation Service business in Carlsbad.
A local story reports a boy from Toyah who was sick for many weeks and is now able to sit up, marking a notable improvement in his health.
Pastor Vermillion leads increasing revival at First Baptist with daily church services at 7 30 p m and morning sessions 10 to 11. Street meetings on Main street at 7 p m and a Salvation Army service accompany the effort as new believers join and prayers are requested.
The second annual horse show gathered many fine animals and spectators, showcasing riders and breeders in a day of competition and display at the event venue.
Roswell hosted its second annual horse show this afternoon with a parade and band, drawing a large audience including out of town visitors and Republican politicians. About 134 horses marched from Roswell Trading Company to Amusement Park for prize judging by Capt. James McKinstry, J. M. Dye, and Dr. Lew Wallace. full list to be published tomorrow.
The A Seventh grade plans a debate on whether the Automobile is more useful than the Horse. Roswell schools report crowded rooms, a new high school building is needed, and over 200 families are expected to move here for school and climate. The eighth graders prepare a program and a Lyceum Lecture draws a large crowd.
Newly elected Roswell Country Club directors met at the Commercial Club last night and organized for the year naming Charles de Bremond as president C. C. Tannehill as vice president E. A. Cahoon as treasurer and J A. Graham as secretary with the officers announced in a smoker setting.
Inventory includes onions and sweet potatoes at Hondo Garden located on south Lea avenue. Contact by phone 116 9518 for Wednesday to Friday hours.
Percy C. and W. H. Tillery of Montpelier Louisiana are in the city looking for a site for a shoe store They believe Roswell is already well supplied in this line and remain undecided about a new shop location
The studio proclaims new high quality photography service with same day delivery for Kodak work. Films received by 9 am will be ready by 5 pm daily. Patrons are urged to bring Christmas baby photos in good weather to avoid holiday delays. The notice ends with a cheeky line: if you don't read the Daily Record, you are not up to date. A crowd will attend a Republican speech to see a famed bovine tear up the ground.
A Good Shot emphasizes superior ammunition for field and target success. The store reports a stocked supply of powder shot and cartridges priced to please, urging hunters to be fitted out for the upcoming season.
A coupon book at the T C Market offers a dollar value usable on a full line of groceries and meats. The deal promotes savings on both categories.
The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy met yesterday and today in this city. President Bernard Ruppe of Albuquerque and Secretary A. J. Fischer of Santa Fe attended with G. S. Moore of Roswell. The sessions were held in the Gilkeson Annex. Eight applicants for license were reviewed.
Notice to bid for two driver positions at the Fire Department at White Man Brothers store. Bids due by November 1. Successful applicants to commence work November 1. Charles Whiteman is Fire Chief.
Tokyo reports the Yankton gunboat sighted off the coast as Admiral Sperry's battleship fleet sails from Manila toward Yokohama. The fleet, maneuvering southeast of Kiushin, is scheduled to receive a public welcome. In local news, a school lyceum lecture at the Christian church Friday night aims to raise funds for reference books and apparatus.
A compact fuel gem promises strong heat and efficiency for cooking and heating. It burns cleanly with minimal ash and long-lasting burn time, though some waste from cinders is noted. This item highlights value and practical savings for households seeking economical fuel options.
A notice urges readers to order their usual winter quantity now to ensure ample stock through spring. It promises that leftovers will reflect savings and reduce purchases later, highlighting guaranteed supply and smaller future costs.
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