Labor Day Carpenters Ride With Contractors and Architects
A Labor Day excursion by Local No. 511 Carpenters and Joiners of America gathered many city workers for a ride in Muncy’s large train car with guests from the contracting and architectural firms. The trip included stops at Lovers’ Lane and Watermelon Dale, with most city carpenters aboard except a few who fished earlier. The piece also covers Roswell Gas Co. plans to fund and build an ice plant, stock subscriptions, and local leadership, plus notes on Frederick Muller’s remarks about Roswell.
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Watermelon exhibit car awaits 80 pound fruit
The Pecos Valley exhibit car has arrived and sits on Roswell siding. Organizer Mr Foltz seeks a watermelon weighing at least eighty pounds, hoping for a larger fruit but has only found 60 pound melons so far.
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Hibit
Democratic convention selects delegates to territorial and district
Delegates were chosen at the Democratic convention for territorial and district conventions. The selection details reflect party procedures and local representation.
Delegates Named To Constitutional Convention In Roswell
The Democratic County Convention in Roswell named Po e Poe and George M Slaughter as delegates to the Territorial and constitutional conventions. Committees on credentials rules and platform were formed as voting precincts sent representatives. Proposals endorsed include anti gambling laws and territorial reforms while the Diamond Ice Plant sale and local option issues were discussed.
Weather and Fight Report From September 4
United States Weather Bureau notes Roswell New Mexico observation at 6 am with max 80 min 53 mean 66 and .02 inches precipitation. Winds NW 6 mph and clear. no forecast due to downed wires. In Fortieth second round it notes Harry Gans defeated Nelson in a bloody fight by foul after 42 rounds. receipts near 78000 spectators 7000. Nolan claims Nelson fouled Gans.
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Supreme Court decision upholds probate jurisdiction in Hagerman case
In the Territory Supreme Court, Justice John R. McFie holds that the Lincoln County probate court had jurisdiction to sell land in Chaves County and that the heirs cannot attack the sale collaterally. The lower district court ruling is reversed. the land's prior transfers remain valid.
Telegraph Wires Down Span Roswell to Denver
Telegraph service remains disrupted as wires fail between Roswell and Denver, delaying messages and likely affecting communications for the region. Officials report ongoing repair efforts and advise alternative contact methods.
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Roswell
Denver
Evans son leaves for Panhandle Christian College Hereford
Oscar C. Evans, son of Judge J. T. Evans, departed today for Panhandle Christian College in Hereford Texas. Judge Evans failed to secure Oscar a place at the Military Institute here because the Institute’s capacity has been reached for some time.
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Military Institute
Snap of the Home Merchant in Laredo Times
A local merchant laments unpaid bills while wholesale houses press for payment and farmers quit trading. Payton Drug Book and Stationery Co. to relocate to Garst building, expanding space and display room as the business grows.
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Livery Barn Saved by Fire Department Aid
A grateful note thanks the chief and members of the fire department for their swift work yesterday afternoon that saved a livery barn from total destruction. The writer also applauds volunteers and remains in business at the same location, soliciting public patronage.
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Officials and Lawyers Head to Carlsbad for Court
Judge William H. Pope and wife, with court stenographer Longstreet Hall, travel to Carlsbad for a court opening today. Clerk Bird departed Sunday night. Attorneys W. W. Gatewood, G. A. Richardson, and C. H. Spencer also went to tend legal matters.
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Land Listings Near Roswell Offer Alfalfa and Orchard Areas
Irrigated land features thirty acres in alfalfa and a small bearing orchard with 110 acres and a good house near a station two miles from Roswell. Produces about 100 tons of alfalfa yearly at 55 dollars per acre. Also 160 acres unimproved land at 15 dollars per acre, in the artesian belt center. Address W in care of Record office. 5916
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Artesian Belt
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