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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
1
A new oil discovery at Lakewood is reported with an estimated flow of twenty barrels per day. The finding highlights potential expansion for nearby operations and could influence local energy prospects.
Lakewood and nearby counties woke to an oil find in a town water well. A seven thousand gallon per day water flow carries paraffin oil of fine quality. Drillers say oil volume may decline as the well sits at about a thousand feet. Citizens celebrate the discovery as a potential boon while awaiting stronger flow. In Artesia, Stuart and Carberry sue for six thousand dollars rent on a building leased for a saloon restaurant and lodging, claiming opponents moved fixtures to another site to defeat their lien. Denver reports the Twenty third National Convention of the Women’s Relief Corps opens with large attendance and activities at the Brown Palace Hotel.
The Grand Army Encampment in Denver featured a two mile parade drawing massive crowds. Veterans received continuous cheers as they marched despite earlier fatigue and light overnight showers, with Col. George E. Randolph serving as grand marshal.
Morning northbound train left Roswell on schedule but returned at 12 30 due to Pecos bridge damage from rains. Bridge approach sunk by night settling, rails and ties knocked out. Work crews repair the track with plans to run the afternoon train at about 2 30 or 3 this afternoon.
Sterling E. Rush sues Stuart and Carberry of Artesia for rent on a three year lease. The case was filed in district court Tuesday by Judge W. W. Gatewood, attorney for Rush, asserting breach of lease terms and seeking redress.
Texarkana Tex Sept 7 The formation of a National Farmers Union embracing southern and western farmers followed a meeting this morning called by the Texas Farmers Union The organization has about 275000 members scattered through Texas and several other southern and western states The national body is expected to increase power and push reforms in politics and transportation though no test of power will occur before the next presidential campaign State groups will focus on matters important to their memberships
Quebec Sept 6 The fourth triennial session of the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada opened with broad representation from across the Dominion. The meeting will run for several weeks and will consider major matters including discharging the committee for preparing an appendix to the Book of Common Prayer and appointing a new committee to prepare and publish a Canadian edition of the prayer book.
All parties with contracts for tomatoes must call at the Roswell Canning Factory to arrange delivery with Superintendent Frank Rheinholt. Truck growers or farmers without contracts who have tomatoes for sale should also call on Mr Rheinbolt regarding sales. 59tf.
A Roswell report claims Ed Gross quit the cement sidewalk trade but the veteran finisher denies the report. He remains active using pulverized rock for foundations and is regarded as the best finish in town.
The violin solo by Prof Axelson Friday night promises exceptional value as a rare talent. Axelson is noted for his remarkable abilities and may be a must hear performance for attendees.
A large group of settlers gathers at South Spring for a community picnic. Local organizers expect food stalls, games, and speeches highlighting frontier life and neighborly cooperation. Residents from nearby towns join the event seeking camaraderie and shared harvests.
About 300 on ground as a special train of cattle cars and a coach carried attendees from Roswell to South Spring for a day of barbecue dinner speeches and music for long time settlers. Report says 200 at picnic grounds by 2 pm. editor to write full write up tomorrow.
An angry crowd set fire to the residence of the minister of home affairs amid mounting protests. Police moved in to control the blaze as neighbors evacuated. No immediate reports of injuries or arrests, and authorities launched an inquiry into the incident.
A mob attacked and burned the official residence of the Kohumin Shinbun minister of home affairs in Tokyo, with threats against Premiers Katsura and Baron Komura. Police cordons and street closures followed as crowds filled the area, raising fears of further property damage overnight. Meanwhile reports from Caucasia note peace celebrations in St Petersburg and destruction of Baku naphtha works amid tensions.
Dr J Oglesby Gable wed Miss C Grace Hanna of Peoria Illinois after a delayed arrival at 11 20 pm yesterday. Elder C C Hill officiated at the quiet ceremony at the Browns home with close guests. the couple will reside at 208 Kentucky Avenue.
No new information has arrived about Elbert J. King who died after a fall from a trestle in Butte Montana. Details are delayed for a couple of weeks while relatives write for them. King would have been 22.
Property on the Northwest corner of 2nd Street and Washington Avenue offers a well improved house, good out buildings, an artesian well, and a block filled with select fruit trees and shade trees. Entirely fenced with chicken wire, it promises a charming, potentially profitable home, offered for a short time at 5250 dollars.
For sale adjoining Hagerman townsite 40 acres of which 20 acres bear apple trees, the balance alfalfa and well improved. Can sell with or without the apple crop. good apple yields will cover the price. Address box 3 Hagerman New Mexico 6213.
The Record reports that William R. Draper who owns the DeFreest Draper Land Company has taken over the Winfield Kansas Daily Free Press. The first issue under new management appears promising in both news and business aspects.
K Pearl Turner and W P Turner transfer five acres in section 7 township 11 south range 24 east to E O Blom for 425 dollars. Jose Torres y Chaves convey lot 1 block 5 awards addition to Roswell to Cyrus E Waugh for 160 dollars. Joseph Pool and E VY Pool sell lot 5 block 138 Hagerman to W E Bowen for 750 dollars.
23 acres with artesia well and 8 room house, 1900 fruit trees, 14 acres alfalfa, ideal suburban home near Military Institute. Cannot duplicate location or price at 6000. Contact 5915 E. L. Wildy, Hotel Shelby. Mr and Mrs Sid Newman report a healthy 11 pound girl born this morning. Sam P Butler of Dexter sold eight likely young males to C J Franks yesterday.
Senator Charles Culberson of Texas, in New York, tells the Times that federal regulation of railroad rates will be enacted in the next Congress. He notes the House can act quickly while the Senate proceeds cautiously, and expects Democrats and Republicans to cooperate with the President. The last session passed such a bill but stalled in the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee.
The excursion trade in the Pecos Valley is expanding rather than shrinking as season advances. Operators report larger trips and rising interest, countering forecasts of decline. The trend signals stronger demand for guided tours and transport services in the region.
A printer crafts five lines to perfectly fill the column and ship the Record for early afternoon readership. The note highlights the skilled arrangement of text to meet a tight newspaper deadline.
A Roswell exhibit at Turner & Malone over the First National Bank shows an extensive collection of farm goods. Indian and Kaffir corn, milo maize, fruits, vegetables, grains, and other samples display the Pecos Valley's capacity. The organizers invite locals and visitors to view the display.
The Artesia Town Board on Tuesday awarded a franchise to Huskey & Bond of Beaumont Texas for an ice plant and an electric light plant. The agreement requires completion within six months, with the ice plant rated at 20 tons capacity and the electric plant costing 25000 dollars.
About 150 attended a social at the Southern Methodist church last night with pleasant refreshments and a sweet singing by Miss Nina Rabb. Earlier the Epworth League held a social at C. B. Dilley’s home Monday evening for about thirty participants and the event was praised as thoroughly enjoyable.
Walter Paylor burned his left hand when a vessel of boiling lard toppled while he cooked French fried potatoes in his absence of wife. The injury caused skin to slip in several places. A cautionary note to young husbands.
Harry Jaffa came back last night after a month in New York and the eastern markets where he has been buying for the Jaffa Prager store.
Roswell New Mexico report shows max 89 min 66 mean 78 with trace precipitation. Wind southeast at 5 mph. Forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and Friday with local showers and little temperature change. Official in charge M Wright.
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