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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
4
Roswell display proves Pecos Valley fruits thrive under irrigation with fifty three apple varieties seven peach varieties and thirteen pear varieties. Vegetables and farm products fill the exhibit while Roswell chamber promotes desert New Mexico as a prime growing region for buyers from all directions.
A social evening at Mrs. G. P. Johnson's Richardson Avenue hosted by Mr. Parsons and Mrs. Johnson for a growing Bible class. Miss Decker and Mr. Urton gained prizes. Oracle box readings revealed members' past and future, ending with praise for the class as a “happy family.” Prof. L. Levitch offered fortune telling for 25 cents at 207 North Pecos Avenue.
All Roswell club members are invited to meet Judge W. H. Pope at the club rooms on Saturday evening October 31, 1908. Cons. W. Defreest.
A dated advertisement touts moderate prices and fair profits for stationery, school supplies, and books. It emphasizes quality, reasonable margins, occasional below cost sales, and a wide range of slates and tablets in various sizes.
Nath Hendricks faces life trial for the murder of Will Rainbolt as court proceedings unfold. The Protestant Episcopal Church schedules All Saints Day services at St Andrews Hall with sermons on The Intermediate State and The Sainted Dead Our Moral and Spiritual Helpers. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a confirmation class at 3 p m. Visitors and Roswell citizens invited.
A warning is issued and several trials are scheduled in the district court for Chaves County. The Territory of New Mexico vs Mark Hendricks for murder is set for Monday November 9, 193 at 9 a.m., with J M Hervey for the prosecution and Gatewood Bate man and Beall Beall for the defense. Additional cases include Wells for assault with a bludgeon, Clark for horse larceny, Mitchell for larceny, Drake for larceny, Hill for malicious threats, and Mason for assault and battery and unlawful carrying of a dead pistol. Trials set through November 10, 1903, with other notices and church announcements interspersed.
Court action seeks a deficiency judgment to recover the difference between the mortgage debt and the bid or sale proceeds from foreclosed property. The filing targets the secured lender’s residual claim after sale.
A group of young ladies visited Las Matas home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Martin on Friday night. Guests included Misses Geyer Salling Willeford and Mrs. Hall of Chicago. The hosts and party report a delightful visit with the Spanish name Las Matas noted as The Vines.
The Roswell Fair association alters its meeting venue from the Roswell club room to the Chamber of Commerce rooms this evening. Members are asked to note the change and attend at the new location.
The note cites advice to consult Professor I Leviteh for guidance. It mentions bland readings reduced to 25 today and Sunday, implying a schedule or study plan.
Local ad notes fresh confectioneries and groceries plus Val Blatz beer by the bottle. For sale a black three year old horse described as gentle and suitable for driving. contact numbers 105 or 222.
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