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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
4
A district court heard and submitted multiple cases for decision after oral argument. The proceedings featured judges and attorneys presenting evidence and legal points, with outcomes to be issued in due course. The session reflected standard court procedure and docket activity.
In Carlsbad the district court nears adjournment with several cases readied for trial. Trials set include a land dispute custody of a 160 acre tract and a murder case. motions argued and submitted. The court also addresses injunctions and contempt charges as judges, clerks, and reporters wrap up proceedings.
Several travelers and locals, including Mr Cardwell El Paso and James Harriss Oxford Ohio, visit the Shelby with new arrivals at the Grand Central and John Wright Kansas City. Lewis Forts cottage on West Eighth nearing completion with S P Deming as contractor and Kemp Lumber supplying material. A listing seeks a lady clerk for the Dry Woods store via Box.
The South Side Strinetellow & Pataelid hardware shop hosted a grand exhibit described as vast and impressive. Attendees were greeted by lavish display lighting, bold coffee aromas, and curious demonstrations claiming faster baking and heating techniques.
Members of the Roswell club gathered Saturday evening for a reception tied to a social event. The report highlights attendance and the club’s planned activities next month.
City of Roswell election for officers called after ordinance 190 to convert the town into a city with wards. Board appoints registration boards and judges for each ward. clerk Keillahin convened the meeting. Franchising talks with G A Richardson and O E Cottrell to be reviewed next meeting. J J McGardiner ill at Mrs Thorne’s home.
The Hick ry Farm presented at the Roswell opera house drew a large crowd and was hailed as one of the best rural productions. Star Lawrence McKeegan impressed with dancing and comedy, while Mrs Pricilla Dodge carried the fussy role well. A matinee at 2 o clock featured a specialties change and was well attended.
Charles Woodcock of Blankenship & Woodcock, Portales, visits Roswell on business and stays at the Shelby. He notes Roswell’s rapid expansion since his last visit and predicts the town will reach a population of 30,000 soon.
A school notice announces a teachers meeting at the high school. It states sessions begin promptly at a specified morning hour and will include exercises and discussions led by the staff. The fragmentary text confirms the event timing and location.
A brief notice notes a minor incident at a riverside dwelling affecting a family and their biscuits. The report mentions a 212 minute timeframe and an associated price listing for a range sea with attachments at Cilers Purature Oo.
H. L. Gill of Seay Gill Morrow returned on last evening's train after visiting Memphis and Birmingham. Avery Turner of Amarillo passed through on its special car for points south.
Workmen lay cement walks in front of Peeler's New York store and near C o s undertaking chapel north of the RECORD block. The raised section at the north end of the RECORD block has been removed, aiding access. Cement work will start Monday at the Whiteman property on South Main.
Progressive Payton Drug Co follows forward looking motto Push and advertise and B D W Payton oversees a substantial store upgrade. A new elegant cologne case twelve feet long and about ten feet high now dominates the shop filled with costly ointments perfumes toilet waters and related items.
H. H. McIntyre of Boston accompanied by his wife and daughter and Mr. Cahoon's two little daughters spent Sunday night here. He left yesterday afternoon. Mrs McIntyre, Cahoon's sister, will spend the winter there with him. Mrs. Otto Hedgecoxe returned this morning from a several week visit at McKinney Texas.
We offer many second hand stoves cheap in exchange for Cole's Hot Blast stoves. Also advertised is a black three year old horse described as gentle enough for a lady to drive. Phone numbers 105 or 222.
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