Roswell Puts On Croft Oratorio A Musical Success
Prof Croft directs a large Roswell audience at the Methodist church for an oratorio concert featuring a forty voice chorus, a twelve piece Croft orchestra, and soprano solos. Notable numbers include Mozart Gloria, Verdi Croft solo, and ensembles with Mrs Norvell, Miss Rodkey, and Miss Farris. The event netted about one hundred dollars and announced the engagement of Miss Farris to Mr Wachs with a October Roswell wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croft
Roswell
Helen
Norfleet
Messrs
Cass, Reid
Stevens
Verdi Croft
Katherine
McKay
Sion
Norvell
Fred Hunt
Lause
Helen Nor
Edith Rodkey
Frickey
Rabb
Cass
Axelson
Nza
Bernard Gunisul
Miss Farris
Mr. Wachs
Denver
Wacns
Baron Rosen Rejects Indemnity Payment
Spoiled Bar on Rosen announces no indemnity will be paid. The statement frames a legal or settlement stance, highlighting a firm denial of compensation.
Armistice in effect and peace terms debated yet
New York reports Baron Rosen denying a secret Russia Japan treaty. Tokyo states armistice became effective September 5 with neutral zones in Manchuria, no sea bombardment ban, details left to Oyama and Linievitch. Public leaders discuss peace terms amid dissatisfaction and possible cabinet resignation. Local notes mention Misses Causey leaving for Union City and Miss Morgan returning to Atlanta for musical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Foreign Office
Manchuria
Tumen
Oyamas
Linevitch
Katsura
Houses of
Count Katsura
Baron Yamamoto
Navy
Vladivostock
Port Arthur
M. Oishi
Progressive Party
Cape Soya
Japan
Korea
Explosion destroys five buildings at powder works
A massive blast at a powder works leveled five buildings and caused numerous deaths. Fire crews battled flames as investigators searched the rubble for missing workers and possible causes.
Rand powder works blast shocks nearby towns
In Connellsville and Uniontown a blast at Rand Powder Company six miles from Uniontown caused a gas of explosions and collapse. Early reports put dead between twenty and thirty with six bodies recovered and five buildings destroyed. Rescue efforts continue as authorities confirm extensive ruin and panic across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Baltimore & Ohio
Morgantown
Connellsville
Uniontown
Social Hearts Tea at Skipwith Residence
Miss Edith Farris hosted a friendly gathering at the Skipwith residence on North Main street yesterday afternoon from three thirty to six. Assisted by Mrs. Louise Boughton, she announced an afternoon of Hearts with heart shaped scores and arrow decorations marking each win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Farris
Skipwith
North Main Street
Louise Boughton
Sunday Concert Program
Sacred works and selections performed at 5:00 p m with marches and operetta items listed. The program includes Grand Sacred Fantasia by Rollinson Vallé Lazarre Blanke Grand Religious Potpourrie Joy to the World Sacred Song The Holy City Selection Musical Comedy The Burgomaster Gustave Luders Overture Sounds from the Sunny South and Finale Cuban Independence Seitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollinson
Vallé
Lazarre
Blanke
Holy City
Gustave Luders
South
Two New Wells on Big Farm Near Hagerman
Dr. R L Casburn left for Carthage NJ after closing a deal with Davisson and Sons to buy about 900 acres 3 miles southwest of Hagerman for around $20000. He already has one well on the property and plans two more eight inch wells, aiming to improve his land and reap future benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Casburn
Carthage
Davisson and Sons
Hagerman
Crowd of land buyers on Lakewood excursion noted
Charles DeFreest and M. Parks lead a party of twelve from DeFreest-Draper Land Company to Lakewood. The group includes P W Buffington M Richardson Wm Hall J P Pitzer Tom Butler S Rogers H L Trussler Miss M L Riddle and others from Golden City and Joplin. The total excursion tally tops 250 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DeFreest
M. Parks
J. P. Rhoades
DeFreest-Draper Land Company
Lakewood
P. W. Buffington
M. Richardson
Wm. Hall
J. P. Pitzer
Tom Butler
S. Rogers
H. L. Trussler
Golden City
M. L. Riddle
Joplin
Roberts couple travels through Roswell to St Louis for treatment
Mr and Mrs S S Roberts passed through Roswell this morning en route to St Louis where Mrs Roberts seeks medical treatment. Mr Roberts serves as deputy at Carlsbad for C M Bird, clerk of district court, and both are well known locally. W P Ball from the eastern county portion had been in Roswell several days and left this morning for Portales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. S. Roberts
Roswell
St. Louis
W. P. Ball
Portales
For Sale Fine bird dog at 302 Pennsylvania avenue
A notice advertises a fine bird dog for sale at 302 Pennsylvania Avenue. Several residents return from trips or business visits including J. W. Thomas from Carlsbal, E. T. Burr from Dexter, John B. Gill from Hagerman, S. H. Fairchilds from Hagerman, and Major Mark Howell with R. H. McCune from Lakewood after a couple days surveying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Bird Dog
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mark Howell
R. H. McCune
Lakewood
German cruiser Seeadler Strands Near Kent Rocks
The German protected cruiser Seeadler, after departing Singapore for German East Africa amid the rebellion there, struck submerged Kent rocks 12 miles from port and remains stranded in a bad position. All attempts to haul her off have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Rocks
Heavy Rain Hits Valley Streets Thursday Night
Travelers from the valley report heavy rainfall across the region Thursday night. In Artesia water stood about a foot deep on many streets by Friday morning, disrupting travel and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesia
Funeral services for Miss Alma Mounts held at grandfather’s home
The funeral was conducted from the home of Miss Alma Mounts’ grandfather at 202 Reail road street this afternoon at 4 30. Her mother was expected to arrive this afternoon from Ft Worth. Telegraphed news to the Record was difficult due to down wires, with dispatches from Denver Dallas and other cities. W R Curran spent days in Pekin Ill taking depositions in a land dispute suit involving Tallmadge Land Co four miles west of Dexter. A half section valued at 11 000 is involved in the case seeking contract cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Curran
Simon Niemeyer
Tallmadge Land Co
Pekin
Ill
Dexter
Jordon Goree Arrives from Springfield To Accept Post
Jordon Goree arrived last night from Springfield Arkansas and will stay indefinitely to accept a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordon Goree
Springfield
Ark
Catron Heads to Chihuahua on Business Trip
Thomas B. Catron attends the old settlers' dinner then leaves for Chihuahua Mexico on a business trip en route to his Santa Fe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Catron
Icnie
Chihuahua
Mexico
Santa Fe
Hagerman Man to Represent Pecos Valley Exhibit Car
N. S. West of Hagerman traveled this morning to join the Pecos Valley exhibit car. He will represent Hagerman on the trip as it tours across the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. West
Hagerman
Pecos Valley
Bracken and Jackson Visit Lake Arthur Pair
James Bracken and B P Jackson arrived from Lake Arthur this morning to stay a couple of days, spending time in the area and likely visiting local sites during their short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bracken
B. P. Jackson
Lake Arthur
Hagerman Visits Blackwell Man For Day
V G Hagerman of Blackwell Oklahoma Territory located temporarily at Dexter came up this morning to spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Burr
Dexter
V. G. Hagerman
Blackwell, O. T
Local visitors mingle in Coffeyville and nearby towns
E H and A G Hess of Coffeyville Kansas arrived for a two day business visit. E A Paddock of Dexter dropped in for a visit. O A Adye came from Lakewood to spend the day. J W Hobby visited from Lake Arthur to see friends.
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Prof. J. N
Christine
Edna
Littlefield
Miss Shaver
Misses Shaver
Christine Littlefield
Edna Littlefield
Nisbet
McCain
McConnell
Barrett
Tannehill
Fort
Donna Smith
Mesdames Norvell
Marshall
Garrard
Alice Carr
Evans
Sylvester Johnson
North Richardson
Baron Rosen
New York
London
Russia
St. Petersburg
Baku
Dorothy
Agnes Causey
Union City
Indian Territory
Morgan
Colorado
Atlanta
Georgia
W. H. Smith
Seymour
Texas
Grace Mussenden
Pennsylvania
Italy
Chicago
Connelsville
Rand Powder Works
Uniontown, Pa
Anna L. Gibbons
W. R. Walton
Mrs. Walton
el Paso
California
Mr. Walton
Albert Hanny
L. K. MecGaffey
Pacific Coast
Portland Fair
Yellowstone Park
H. R. Desmond
Western Union Telegraph Co
Amarillo
Ernest
Jesse Carper
Hereford
Panhandle College
Gilmer Walker
Artesia
E. A. Cahoon
J. P. White
K. S. Woodruff
Kenna
Edgar Calfee
Yoshikawa
L. R. Smith
Rollins
Kansas City
Jennie Rowland
W. W. Gatewood
Canyon City
Kazeem. H. Pope
Carlsbad
Tiflis
Caucasia
Shusha
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Central Railroad
New Jersey
John Rankin
Central
H. Baker
Frank Bond
Phidelphia
Reading
Rome
Calabria
Victor Emmanuel
Messina
Sicily
Nocera
Parghelia
Sangiovani
Santa Hu
Seitz
J. W. Thomas
Carlsbal
John B. Gill
S. H. Fairchilds
Singapore
Straits Settlement
Seeadler
Yester
German East Africa
Alma
Mr. Hon
Road Street
Ft. Worth
DeArcy
Associated Press
Dallas
Memphis
E. H
A. G. Hess
Coffeyville
Kan
E. A. Paddock
O. A. Adye
J. W. Hobby
U. S. Weather Bureau
N. M
New Mexico
East
M. Wright
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