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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Will Freeman left for Dallas this morning. Mr and Mrs Herbert Fitzgerald and their two children also departed eastward for a trip. Barrington Hall coffee advertised by Shrader Grocery Co featured in the notice.
Frank Johnson returned from a three month stay in Oklahoma City. One large modern eight room house for rent inquire 608 West St. Sheriff L Ballard returned from a business trip on the Belen cut-off. Geo H Peet resigned as treasurer of Roswell Title and Trust Company. Frank Anderson of Hagerman passed through this morning on his way north on business.
Mr and Mrs John S Major traveled from Artesia this morning to spend time in the city visiting local shops and enjoying the day with friends and relatives.
Visiting day and business errands include order a winter suit with fit guaranteed and up to date styles. Crescent Tailors offers this service with phone contact 517 92if.
P P Clark left this morning for his home in Dexter after a short business visit in Roswell.
Fire holds for thirty six hours as reported by Enterprise Home Co. Phone 378 9512.
Benjamin G. Randall departed today for Taos where he will be named in connection with his attendance at the Masonic Grand Lodge meeting.
Mr and Mrs T B Coffin visited from Artesia and returned home last night. The Cemetery Association meets Saturday at 2 30 pm with Mrs U S Bateman. Hagerman visitors J A Evans E E Hoagland and Charles Russell toured the area yesterday. Roswell Floral Co offers fresh cut flowers. W A Smith leaves for a two month trip to Wichita Falls Knox county and other Texas points.
Roswell Seed Co. advertises Resurrection Plant as a plant family wonder. Mr and Mrs Joseph Price visit from Socorro New Mexico to see Mr and Mrs Morris Price. City Livery numbers offered for caps. hunting trip planned to Aome and nearby points. Dressmaking advertised with affordable rates and skirts as specialty by Mrs Lynch at 305 N Ky.
James P. McNulty departed this morning for his home in Los Cerrillos after a few days spent at the Masonic Grand Lodge.
The firm promotes limited time property deals amid tight money markets. It emphasizes scarce funding and attractive prices to attract buyers this week.
J. W. Minton departed for his home in Mayfield Kentucky this morning after spending fifteen days visiting his son EF. G. Minton.
Co 9412 Fred Busan and wife arrived from Nome Alaska for a prospecting visit and left this morning for Seattle Washington, planning to remain in the northwest.
126 L. K. McGaffey returned last night from a business trip of a few weeks at Albuquerque and Taureau New Mexico where he has extensive business interests.
Texas college town eight room residence and an eighty acre farm offered for exchange for property in Pecos Valley. Title and Trust Co coordinates the proposal.
Jim C. Reese departs this morning for his Quanah Texas home after visiting relatives. His wife stays behind for a longer visit with her mother and other kin.
By our cleaning pressing dyeing and repairing we are known Crescent Tailors offer services and contact by phone 517 for customers seeking care of garments.
Mrs Nellie Woolery, residing with Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Parsons, departed this morning for Anadarko Oklahoma for a month to six weeks of business travel after four to five months' stay.
Mrs. M. E. Fallehey departed this morning for her home in Kingsville Texas after spending two weeks visiting her daughter Miss Baulah Nicholas at the LFD farm east of town.
Otis Jones departed this morning for his home in Clovis after a few days in town for Masonic Grand Lodge events and family visits. His wife will stay for a longer visit.
W. C. Reid returned from Carlsbad where he met with Reclamation Service engineers of the Southwest W. M. Reed of El Paso and Louis C. Hill of Phoenix on business developments.
Vision shop offers eye testing to diagnose defects and determine suitable glasses. The notice invites consultation at Valley Optical Kompany located at 8813 for precise fitting by skilled personnel.
I. B. Perrine of Twin Falls Idaho arrived for a business visit with W. G. Hamilton. Perrine founded Twin Falls and is now showing interest in the Ber rendo Irrigated Farms.
The firm invites readers to suggest exchanges for local property, noting a strong list of parcels located in other states as potential matches for local holdings.
Miss M. R. Koehler Grand Matron of the New Mexico Order of Eastern Star arrives from Silver City for the session. She is accompanied by Mrs. O. S. Warren Past Grand Matron Mrs. Sam Scaiff and Miss Carrie Linfoot.
Harley Foster reached Roswell Tuesday night after a stay in Clarinda Indiana where he spent the summer at his old home. He says Clarinda looked good to him in spring but Roswell appears better now.
J D Cully and Co plumbers advertise at 521 N Main with phone 118 offering scientific plumbing at reasonable prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs Emma Gilbert and her daughters Miss Mable Cook and Miss Grace Thomas arrived from Glenwood Springs Colorado for health reasons and will remain here indefinitely.
Dr. L. P. Williamson departed for his home in St. Louis Missouri after ten days in Roswell visiting his parents Dr. and Mrs. J William Williamson. He expressed pleasure with Roswell and may buy property here.
Roswell Gas and Electric Co warns customers that unpaid bills by the 25th will result in service disconnection. The letter emphasizes the company’s need to collect monies owed to continue operations.
Dr. Ella Hicks of Carlsbad Dr. C T Ray of Clovis and Dr. Lulu Hubbard of Artesia took the New Mexico Board of Osteopathic Examiners test today before Dr. C L Parsons the district representative.
A. C. Paulsmeier chief engineer and vice-president of the Byron Jackson Works San Francisco leaves Roswell after days of business with Roswell Hardware and Burreno Irrigated Farms. He plans a stop in Los Angeles on the way home.
Ads offer apples from Col. Baker Orchard East 5th 9611 a two room house at 110 E Bland apply Ernest Burns Joyce Pruit Co 3 a No 6 Remington type writer in good condition with tabulator inquire at Record office 13 a very gentle Indian pony for a boy or cart C M Yater for sale a large Buck's Base Heater burned only three months cost 65 Will sell 50 C M Yater 11 a 5 horse power gas engine clutch pulley belt tanks one new harrow cheap address P O Box 191 67ff a residence in good locality water bath electric lights every modern convenience apply or write C at Record Office If FOR SALE a Desirable corner residence lot in good section of city address C Record Office If FOR SALE The Northwest quarter of section 20 160 acres west of Masonic Cemetery 80 acres Honda ditch right Terms some cash address E P S 512 Sixth Street East Las Vegas NM 66tf a great bargain a 400 Clouga & Warren piano good condition little used must be sold by Saturday the 22nd address P O Box 255 Roswell 9313
Complimentary invitations have reached Roswell for a reception honoring Ida McCune Williamson, formerly of this city, hosted by club president T. E. Mumme. The event takes place Friday evening October 21 at the International Club Rooms in San Antonio.
All children expected to attend the Catholic school will call at the school next Friday at nine o'clock. The school will open on Monday the 24th.
E. J. Richards, field superintendent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, Milwaukee, arrives in Roswell with district manager E. E. Shawn from Denver. Richards will stay a few days while Shawn relocates permanently to oversee five southeastern New Mexico counties, based in Roswell. Shawn is a seasoned journalist with thirty years in news gathering, including the Associated Press.
J. C. Goodman advertises paying higher prices for used heaters and cook stoves. The notice notes cash offers and quick removal, targeting sellers in the local area.
Hereford Christian College prepares a football match against N. M. M. SL for Saturday afternoon. The Hereford team is described as a husky group and is expected to test the cadets more than last Saturday's outing.
A local appeal from J. E. Rucker urges charitable residents of Roswell to donate warm garments for the needy. Donors should notify or call 303. Rucker will collect and distribute through Janey, continuing a yearly winter practice.
Oliver Phelan's property, held under district court order and managed by J. A. Gilmore, was auctioned near the Las Vegas post office. Buyers included Robert McNally, J. W. Mifston, Sam Oldham, and W. E. Wiseley, with totals for various 41 to 88 foot lots and a Maywood addition parcel. The second or third class property brought $1,693.
Classified notices list positions from white servant to housekeeper and clerk, plus farm work and repairs. Advertisements show wages, locations such as Cedar Rapids Iowa and Roswell New Mexico, and contact details like Union Trust Company and 404 N Rich. Street.
Warren R. Cobean, formerly manager at Torreon, Mexico, has moved to Mexico City. The notice appears in the Enterprise, detailing his relocation from Torreon to the capital.
A compilation of rental notices listing furnished and unfurnished rooms and houses in various locations. Entries include Col Baker 701 E 5th St 409 N Washington 512 N Va and others with details such as light housekeeping and 6 to 9 room houses. Some dates mention September 12th and contact addresses or phone numbers.
Lost on Tuesday evening a small Elk Stick pin with a diamond. Rewards offered for return to the Record office.
Cobean left for Mexico City to join American Paper Company after leading Imprenta del Aguila and Torreon Enterprise with notable skill. Directors regret his resignation as Roberto Anderson from Los Angeles takes over management of Imprensa del Aguila.
George W. Frenger of Las Cruces, here for the Masonic Grand Lodge, heads the Retail Lumbermen's Association of Arizona and New Mexico. He is stirring local interest for the next convention set for Roswell next March, likely postponed to April for apple blossoms. He is also Exalted Ruler of Las Cruces Elks and says his lodge plans a new clubhouse. He left today by auto for home.
Fire swept the servant quarters of the Grand Central hotel yesterday afternoon. Firefighters rushed the scene and, after alarms, workmen saved Mrs. J. A. Manning's automobile by rushing it from the first floor to safety.
New York reports actress Mrs. Leslie Carter Payn e named as defendant in supreme court suit brought by a fashionable dressmaker seeking 5694 for lingerie wraps and cloaks. The actress says she paid in advance and calls the charges exorbitant.
Advocates of a gulf intercoastal canal gather in Beaumont for the Texas and Louisiana Inland Waterways Association session the first here since the Sabine Neches canal completion. Practical plans for the project will be considered as the convention continues through tomorrow with Chamber of Commerce hosting.
J C Goodman offers the highest cash prices for used furniture in town, inviting customers to trade in or sell items to his shop. The notice emphasizes prompt payments and a wide selection of secondhand pieces.
Announcement lists City Livery and Transfer Co with phone 9 at 122 W. 2nd offering cab and livery service and boarding. Anderson and Chaning proprietors. Also note JAFFA PRAGER CO dry goods and groceries, Joyce Pruitt Co wholesale and retail as largest Southwest supplier of dry goods clothing groceries ranch supplies.
Roswell Drug & Jewelry Co markets itself as the oldest drug store in Roswell boasting up-to-date offerings. The brief notice highlights its long-standing presence and wide selection of goods.
Roswell retailer Dilley Furniture Company touts a swellest line of furniture with high quality and low prices, aiming to attract shoppers with affordable home furnishings.
The Roswell Hotel promises a novel dining experience offering not only good food but also a fan service to breeze guests while they eat.
The Oriental Livery and Cab Line offers 24 hour service with T E Ribble as proprietor. Call the number 40 for rides, curtained doors, reliable transportation in town.
Pecos Valley Lumber Co offers lumber shingles doors lime cement paints varnish and glass. Roswell Lumber Co promotes being the oldest yard in Roswell for all building materials and paints. Kemp Lumber Co markets fine cedar posts through Kemp Lumber Co.
W S Murrell offers piano tuning and repair services. A Chicago Conservatory graduate with ample experience guarantees quality work. Located at 348 E B St, phone 569.
Dilley & Son advertise private ambulance and prompt service from their undertaker office. Allery Furniture Co promotes undertaker services with phone numbers 75 and 11L. H H Henninger lists undertaker and embalmers with private ambulance and parlors at 131 W ith, phone 8 rings.
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