Roswell Notes Busy With Visitors and Local Ads
Visitors and residents fill Roswell as shipments of mules and goods move to Kansas City and market activity rises. Notices list arrivals from New Orleans and Chicago, sales ads, school book prices, and a new kindergarten opening, with local businesses promoting tailor made suits and lodging at the Grand Central and Shelby hotels.
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Oriental Cafe
Joe Bounds
Ellison Carroll
Kansas City
Chaves Cattle Co
Mrs. Love
Albuquerque Street
Fine display of Pecos valley produce on Main Street
Richey and Dek’reest showcase Chaves County fruits and vegetables in a lasting Main Street window. Pears apples prunes peaches watermelons cantaloupes and many more are exhibited with Indian corn 15 feet tall outside. The display aims to introduce new varieties over time and serves as a practical example of local farming prowess to visitors.
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Richey & Dek
Pecos Valley
Main St
Chaves County
Haves County
Alleged Horse Thief Brought to Jail in Eagle Creek
Bowie and Robert Delmore of Eagle Creek were arrested Saturday by Henry Brown and Sam Simerson on horse stealing charges. Delmore was discharged after a preliminary hearing. Bowie bound over to the grand jury in $300. The mare and colt, missing weeks, were found on Bowie's property and belonged to T. T. Deel of Douglas Arizona. The mare valued at $600 and colt at $1000 were not branded at theft but bore a Fleur-de-lis brand when recovered. the mare was injured by barb wire during capture.
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Bowie
Robert Delmore
Eagle Creek
Henry Brown
Sam Simerson
T. T. Deel
Douglas
Arizona
Deel
What Prominent Dealers Say About Piano Players
In Washington DC the E F Droop Sons music dealers advertise first to offer piano players. They tout the Jeclia 1 as the finest and offer Cecilian and other mechanical instruments at discounted prices. The notice lists several sales and local arrivals at Roswell and nearby towns with various tradespeople and shops in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Droop
Sons
Washington, D.C
Pecos Valley Music Co
Mrs Totzek and Daughters Return From California
Mrs Totzek and her daughters Elsa and Irma return to Roswell after a summer in California where Mrs Totzek’s health fully recovered. B H Totzek stays in Palo Alto to attend Stanford University four years. The family plans to reside on Missouri Avenue until a new residence is built.
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California
Frank Caffee
Roswell
Missouri Avenue
Mr. Totzek
A Wonderful Gain Dixie Land Colt Shows Steady Weight Rise
A one year old thoroughbred named Dixie Land owned by Captain Lea weighed 850 pounds on August 7 and 920 pounds on August 29, a gain of 70 pounds in 22 days. The trotter is described as a fine prospect and candidate for fair honors.
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Dixie Land
Captain Lea
Mr Ward Visits Felix Ranch Manager in City
Mr Ward, manager of the Felix ranch, is in the city for undisclosed business and meetings.
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Mr. Ward
City
Sensation as New Idea Bucks Tobacco Trust
A terse teaser notes a new idea challenging the tobacco trust and invites readers to see how it is done, signaling bold actions and a developing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Trust
Roswell Officials Named for Irrigation Congress in Ogden
Roswell appoints L. K. McGaffegy and K. F. Barnett to represent the town at the Irrigation Congress in Ogden Utah from September 15 to 22. Barnett will attend as president of the Lea Cunningham ditch and looks to gain irrigation insights. several other Roswell citizens will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. McGaffegy
K. F. Barnett
Roswell
Ogden
Utah
Barnett
Lea-Cunningham Ditch
Change in Teacher Tuberculosis Examinations Law
The legislature updated the exam process for teachers to allow any reputable licensed physician in New Mexico to perform examinations and reports as long as the physician is not tuberculosis‑positive. The previous arrangement with a designated examiner is replaced by broader eligibility.
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Lasti Legislature School Tealers Canjnow
New Mexico
Ice Cream Social and Concert at M P Lewis Home
An ice cream social and concert will be held at M P Lewis home on South Main Street Thursday evening at 7 30 for the benefit of the Catholic church. A fine program is promised and tickets for social and concert cost 25 cents. Tickets are available at Roswell Drug Store on the S W corner of Second and Main streets.
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Roswell Drug Store
S. W
Eye Sight Specialist Dr Arnold Archsen
Eye care notice from Chicago featuring Dr Arnold Archsen offering examination with no charge. Office listed at Grand Central Hotel.
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Arnold Archsen
Cone
Chicago
N Grand Tral Hotel
Costumed Drill Entertainment at the Opera House
Under the direction of M Jean Himilton costumed drill entertainment will be staged at the opera house Pharmsday night. The event is presented for the benefit of the First Methodist church.
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Jean Himilton
M. Church
Sam Jones-John Rattlesna' Guleh Causes Town Stir
A local figure Sam Jones-John Rattlesna' Guleh stirred town talk by claiming to have killed a rattlesnake with two tails. He warns doubters he will produce the snake to prove the tale.
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Sam Jones
John Rattlesna
Guleh
Yesterdsy
Sam
Funeral set for Thompson infant in Newburn
The infant Thompson, who died this morning of whooping cough, will be buried in a ceremony conducted by Rev. E Lyons. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 PM at the family residence on Missouri Ave.
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A. J. Hill
Roswell Wool & Hide Co
Portales
Pecos Valley Music Co
Thompson
So Newburn
Rep.e. Lyons
Missouri Ave
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