Local notes reveal Kuykendall’s departure and Tillotson’s arrival
F and S Kuykendall left for Setee last night after a week on business. T C Tillotson of Elk has arrived this morning as the newly appointed Register of the Government land office. An IDEAL FLAT IRON CLEANER is advertised by The Enterprise Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F& S. Kuykendall
Setee
T. C. Tillotson
Elk
Government Land Office
Enterprise Hardware Co
Enterprise
Hardware Co
Tillotson Takes Oath as Roswell Land Office Register
Tillotson of Elk was sworn in as register of the Roswell land office today. He completed required papers and bond, which will go to Washington for approval. bond furnished by U S Fidelity Company.
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Tillotson
Elk
Roswell Land
Summer camp on beach destroyed by fire
Salisbury Mass Oct 27 The thickly settled summer colony at Salisbury was wiped out early today by fire destroying more than 100 cottages along the beach front. Damage is estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Salisbury
Mass
NEW OFFICERS FOR THE EASTERN STAR NAMED
The Grand Lodge of the Western announces new officers for the Eastern Star. Key appointments include the appointment of officers to lead the organization, outlining duties and future plans for chapters across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eastern Star
The
Grand Lodge of the Western
Star Elects Officers at Albuquerque Lodge
The Star at Albuquerque elected officers last Friday led by Grand Matron Mrs. Minerva Reed and Grand Conductress Mrs. J W Kinsinger. Grand Patron was John Bolton and Associate Conductress was Mrs. John Majors.
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Star
Albuquerque
Minerva, Reed
J. W. Kinsinger
John Majors
John Bolton
What Must I Do to Be Saved Baptist Service
The Baptist church plans evening services starting at 7 with street meetings at 7 40 and a church service to follow. A workers' meeting last night drew fair attendance and this morning's service was well received. Morning services run 10 to 11 daily throughout the week with public invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Thoroughbred Chickens Arrive From Missouri for Poultry Exchange
Byron Beals of Roswell Hardware is hosting his father Col. Fred A. Beals, who traveled from Roswell to Ft. Worth en route to New York City. Col. Beals, connected with J P Morgan banking interests, plans to return in January. He is widely known in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Beals
Roswell
Dinner Guests Honor W A Johnson and Wife in Roswell
A small dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A Pruit honored Mrs. W A Johnson and her husband for a two month stay in Roswell. The event featured local hosts and close friends as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
W.A. Johnson
Mrs. A. Pruit
Liquor Seller Lee Drury Surrenders on Indictment
Lee Drury, indicted last week by the territorial grand jury for selling liquor to minors, gave himself up to the sheriff and posted bond of $500 for later appearance during the term.
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Lee Drury
Territorial
Monument Unveiling for Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis
The Benjamin Harrison monument in University Park was unveiled with a parade featuring 700 G A R members 6090 national guards and 500 fraternalists. Speakers included Vice President Fairbanks General John W Noble and John L Griffith. James Whitcomb Riley read a commemorative poem. Roosevelt sent a laurel wreath and flowers for the base.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
G. A. R. Post
National Guards
University Park
Fairbanks
John W. Noble
Harrison
Interior
John L. Griffith
James Whitcomb Riley
Roosevelt
Cattle and Hog Market Quotes From Kansas City Trade
Cattle receipts reach 15 000 with flat to steady tone. Southern steers range 2 90 to 4 65 while western steers fetch 3 40 to 5 00. Hog receipts also 15 000 with prices 5 25 to 5 90 for bulk sales. Sheep receipts 10 000 and markets steady with lambs 4 20 to 5 75 and muttons 3 70 to 4 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mrs Fort Dies After Long Illness in Roswell Home
Mrs Virginia L Fort aged seventy widow of Dr Fort died at 1 15 this morning at the home of her son Lewis D Fort 404 North Kentucky avenue after several weeks illness. Funeral at four this afternoon at the home conducted by Dr W C Alexander. Body to Nashville Tenn tomorrow with daughter Mrs B D Watkins. Born Scottsville Virginia 1838 she traced American lineage and loyalty through centuries. Survived by son Lewis Fort Amarillo and daughters Mrs B D Watkins Natchez Miss and Mrs Virginia Fort Roswell.
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Virginia L. Fort
Fort
Lewis D.fort
North
Kentucky Avenue
W. C. Alexander
Presbyterian Church
Nassville
Tenn
B. D. Watkins
Roswell
New Orleans
Scottsville
Virginia
Birt
Prio
Mrs. Fort
Virginia Lewis
For
Wiley K. Fort
South Carolina
Lewis. Fort
Amarillo
City
B. D Watkins
Natchez
Miss
Virginia Fort
Warships at Seattle During Alaska Yukon Exposition
Seattle officials and business groups urge the U S Navy to send a large fleet to Seattle Harbor for at least two months next summer during the Alaska Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Proposals include eight armored cruisers, battleships, cruisers, gunboats, torpedo boats, destroyers, submarines, and auxiliaries, plus famed vessels like Oregon Olympia Brooklyn Boston and Yorktown to wow inland visitors.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Navy Department
Commercial Club
Pacific
Navy Department
Oregon
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Dewey
Olympia
Schley
Brooklyn
Boston
Yorktown
Bob Evans
Manila
Hobson
Real estate transfers recorded in Roswell area
Adelaide L. Evans sells 160 acres in 35-12-2 to J. E. Levers for 10 dollars. Levers and wife sell to I. L. Mor ley for 1600 dollars. Laura Williams sells one fourth interest in 149 acres in 23 and 27-10-24 plus several Roswell parcels to John T. Stone for 3237.35 dollars. W. P. Lewis and W. T. Wells and wives sell lots 21 22 23 block 38 South Roswell to Wm. Osborn for 1000 dollars. Sophia Gaulheur sells lot 3 block 13 Roswell to R. H. Morrow and L. B. Tannehill for 900 dollars.
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Adelaide L. Evans
J. E. Levers
I. L. Morley
Laura Williams
John T. Stone
North Spring River
Roswell
West Side
W. P. Lewis
W. T. Wells
Wm. Osborn
South
Steel Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
New York, Oct. 27. The directors of U. S. Steel Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of one half of one percent on common stock and one and three quarters percent on preferred stock, the same as the last quarter.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Mrs Stevens Re-Elected President of W C T U
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens was unanimously re-elected president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union at its thirty fifth annual convention in Denver. New officers include Anna Gordon of Illinois as vice president at large and Frances Parks of West Virginia as corresponding secretary.
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Denver
Colo
Lillian M. N. Stevens
National Woman‘s Christian Temperance Union
Anna A. Gordon
Illinois
Frances P. Parks
West Virginia
Elizabeth Preston
North Dakota
E. P. Hutchinson
Kansas
Young Women‘s Branch
Rhena E. Mosier
New York
District Court Hears Out-of-Town Cases in Chaves County
The district court sustained the school board’s location for a new schoolhouse south of town while blocking board members from contracting on the project. The court also heard cases including A Lawrence et al v Roswell Cement Plaster Co and Lee Drury arraignment for selling liquor to minors with trial set for November 11. New civil filings include attachments, appeals from justices courts, and a probate reference, plus divorce and asset-sale actions.
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District Court
Chaves
Roosevelt County
A. Lawrence
Sam B. Cook
Roswell Cement Plaster Co
Lee Drury
Illness Keeps Roosevelt County Democrat Out of Campaign
W. D. McBee, Democratic candidate for Councilman in the Twelfth district, states in the Daily Record that a serious family illness prevents him from campaigning or meeting voters before the election. He explains his inability to attend events and why he cannot visit the 12th district.
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W. D. McBee
Roosevelt County
Daily Record
Election Proclamation for Cha ves County New Mexico 1908
The general election is appointed for Tuesday November 3 1908 at twelve precincts. Voters will choose one Delegate to the Sixty first Congress one Council member from the 38th Assembly Twelfth District one House member from the 38th Assembly 18th District one House member from the 38th Assembly 19th District two County Commissioners a Probate Judge a Probate Clerk a Sheriff an Assessor a Treasurer and a County Superintendent of Schools. Precincts listed include North Roswell South Roswell South Spring Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur with locations as specified.
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Chaves
New Mexico
38Th Legislative Assembly
House of Representatives
North Roswell
South Roswell
South Spring
Dexter
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Election Precincts Named and Poll Hours Set
Precincts 7 through 12 listed for the county election in Chaves County New Mexico with polling hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The notice is witnessed by the Board of County Commissioners chair and clerk on October 5, 1908.
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Board of County Commissioners
County of
Chaves
Territory
New Mexico
Federated Charities of Koswell Aid Plan Notice
The notice urges readers to act as living helpers for the Federated Charities of Koswell. It outlines two goals: to care for those needing relief due to illness or want and to assist in securing employment paying per month for those able to work. There is mention of alfalfa pasture and a ranch operation.
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Board of Control of
The
Federated Charities of Roswell
Federated Charities of
Koswell
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Record Office
Missouri
Poultry Exchange
Roswell, NM
Chicago
Bond
Zink
Sophia Gaulheur
R. H. Morrow
L. B. Tannehill
Stevens
W. E. Goodrum
R. W. Talley
A. J. Nisbet
A. N. Miller
H. M. Jones
Justice Court
Emmett Patton
Frank Hardeback
Mary Joyner
James Joyner
Gatewood & Graves
Oscar Harbert
Hondo Stone Mfg. Co
Roach & Kilpatrick
Wm. E. Johnson
Richardson, McClure & Heflin
George A. Davisson
Citizens National Bank
Etta Jones
Owens Place
W. A. Dunn
W. D. Meebee
Twelfth ‘Territorial Councilmaine
Nix
Andrews
Washington
Carrizozo News
United States
Russia
China
Reswell
Hose of Representatives
Neptha
Makin’s Bargain Store
Lower Penasco
Plainview
Hernandez
Dunlap
Kenna
Elkins
W. M. Atkinson
F. P. Gayle
Seal
Board of Control, Federated Charities
Nell R. Moore
J. J. Jaffa
Oasig Ranch
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