Three More Wells Soon Faith in Dayton Oil Field
In Dayton an oil and gas field display shows three additional wells planned. The prospect emphasizes faith in continued extraction and local industrial momentum amid ongoing energy development.
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17 Sep 1908
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Roswell Daily Record in Roswell, New Mexico
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
1
New Company Formed In Dayton For Oil Prospecting
Reports from W C Lawrence indicate rising interest in the Dayton oil field with three wells planned. A new Dayton company formed by locals not previously involved begins drilling preparations with Chisum and Chapman among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Dr Presley Eye Ear Nose and Throat Clinic Ad
Brief classified notice for Dr Presley offering eye ear nose throat services with glasses fitting and a contact phone number 130.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presley
Fragmentary OCR item on local financial note
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions amounts and percentages with unclear entities. No identifiable date, place, or named organization from readable text. Summary reflects limited readable facts and preserves the fragmentary nature.
Winners of Shooting Prizes at Dill Gallery
JG C Welter won the silver medal and G M Kniebler took the rifle in an eight day shooting contest at J E Dill s shooting gallery. Score 29 out of 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG. C. Welter
G. M. Kniebler
J. E. Dill
Farmers Wanted Chickens For Cash Or Trade At Market
Advertises purchase of spring chickens and hens. buyers offer cash or trade. Collectors solicit farmers to bring poultry to the T. C. Market opposite the courthouse. Printing services by 7112 Best Job Printing, Record Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Market
Court House
Record Office
Grand Baile Ends Mexican Independence Celebration
The Easton grove hosted a grand ball with a five piece Mexican orchestra. Lucius Sanchez and Christina Hernandez led a long march and danced, while many Americans joined in. The afternoon program featured hymns, poems, speeches, and a Benito Juarez hymn, with free refreshments announced by E. M. Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Grove
Lucius Sanchez
Christina Hernandez
Christina ‘Hernadez
Benito Juarez
Hipolito Chavez
J. M. Gur
Testimony in AFL Contempt Case Resumes
Washington September 17 The taking of testimony in the Gompers Mitchell and Morrison contempt case linked to Buck Stove anti boycott actions resumed with AFL President Samuel Gompers on the stand. He was questioned about the Federationist January issue allegedly circulated early before the injunction took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Buck Stove and Range Company
Anti-Boyecott
American Federation of Labor
Examiner Harper Today
Federationist
Roswell Population Estimates From County Methods
The report cites standard estimation methods placing Roswell’s population between ten and eleven thousand, covering ages six through twenty one. It notes Mr Harrison currently collecting the Roswell poll tax with 851 men identified for assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Harrison
French aviator fails to beat Wright record
Paris, Sept 17. Leon de LaGrange flew his aeroplane at Issey for 30 minutes and 20 seconds. After landing he said he would soon surpass the transatlantic records set by the Wright brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Issey
Leon de LaGrange
Atlantic
Wright Brothers
American fleet to sail from Albany tomorrow for Manila
Albany West Australia Sept 17 The American battleship fleet will leave here tomorrow on the long voyage to Manila where it is due October 2 or 3 The commander in chief received a telegram from Alfred Deakin premier expressing pleasure at the visit and good wishes on the departure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
West Australia
Manila
Alfred Deakin
Commonwealth
Kansas City Cattle Market Receipts and Prices Report
Cattle receipts 6000 at Kansas City with a steady market. Southern steers range 3.00 to 4.20, southern cows 2.00 to 3.40, stockers and feeders 2.70 to 4.80, bulls 2.20 to 3.60, calves 3.50 to 6.50, western steers 3.60 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Plot to free Mexican revolutionists thwarted in jail
In Los Angeles authorities report a jail plot to liberate Magon Vallerial and Reveria was foiled. The plan aimed to celebrate Mexican independence by freeing them yesterday and smuggling them to a vessel at San Pedro bound for exile. The trio, leaders of the junta, await removal to Arizona for trial as their case nears U S Supreme Court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los . Angeles
Magon
Vallerial
Reveria
San Perdo
Arizona
U. S. Supreme Court
Twenty One Hundred Children in Roswell Census Split
Thomas Harrison completed the Roswell school census north of Second street listing 1,104 children of school age while Mrs. Hill finished the south side with 990. The total falls but little short of two thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harrison
Roswell
Second Street
Hill
Harrison
Parsons & Son Brokers and Financial Services Ad
Parsons and Son Brokers offer legal notary work expert accounting typewriting stenography and money to loan. They advertise properties for sale rent or exchange across the city and claim to be the Pecos Valley's only labor agency. They also state they can obtain or inform about anything you want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Western Cattle and Hog Receipts Report Market Movements
Western cattle receipts totalled 2.40 to 3.75 with hog receipts at 8,000. Market eased by 5c. Bulk sales ranged 6.60 to 7.00 with heavy 6.90 to 7.05. Packers and butchers quoted 6.60 to 7.00. light 6.40 to 6.90. Pigs 4.50 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 5,000 with steady market. Muttons 3.50 to 4.10. lambs 4.25 to 5.40. range wethers 3.40 to 4.20. red ewes 3.00 to 4.25.
Coal Comfort Promise Sparks Home Heating Pitch
The message stresses a sharp contrast between goal comfort and cold comfort and offers a guarantee of coal comfort if customers fill their bin now, signaling an aggressive sales push for winter heating supplies.
Auto Take a Ride Hire Car Ad by R F Cruse
A compact advertorial note by R F Cruse proclaims an auto for hire with reliable service and reasonable prices. It asserts the vehicle does not break down and promotes dependable transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Cruse
Dense fog cripples Chicago transit and sparks minor accidents
A dense fog shrouding Chicago and environs slowed Thru passenger trains and delayed suburban service across many roads. Transportation companies reported a number of minor accidents as the weather disrupted travel and affected reliability today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roswell Local Weather Report for Sept 17
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico records at 6 00 am show max 82 min 53 mean 68 with no precipitation and light S wind. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with stable temperatures. Comparative data note last year’s extreme highs of 85 and 60 and 14 year record highs of 98 in 1896 and 45 in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
Weather caution prompts prompt coal delivery request
The speaker warns against ignoring advice about cold weather and insists on immediate delivery of Rockvale Lump coal to avoid harsh language from the weather man. They confirm capability to deliver at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockvale
Athletics being revived with the op ening of schools
Athletics programs resume as schools reopen. Schedule arranged to restart track and field events, with meet dates and venues to be announced. Coaches anticipate student participation and community turnout amid new safety and scheduling considerations.
Roswell Plans High School Sports Network This Fall
Roswell launches fall high school athletics with games against Artesia and Carlsbad. A missing athletic field prompts local citizens to find a suitable site after the Amusement Park fence was removed. Schedule includes baseball and basketball from September 26 to November 14 with girls teams in basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Roswell
Woodruff
Main and
Sixth Street
Walter Long
G. T. Veal
Artesia
Carlsbad
Weather Station Flight From Pike's Peak
Dr Will iam Blair of the U S Weather Bureau began kite flight tests from Pike s Peak summit at ten this morning as groundwork for a weather station. The aim is to reach about 2 000 feet above the summit or roughly 16 000 feet above sea level to improve Rocky mountain forecasts. Government experts expect kite data from the peak will yield more accurate weather predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
William R. Blair
U. S. Weather Bureau
Pike’s Peak
Rocky Mountains
Bryan Enthusiastically Received in the East
News dispatch notes crowds greet William Jennings Bryan on arrival in New York from Rochester on September 17. He heads to Harrington and Wilmington for speeches, with delays and rapid transfers by auto and special train. Bryan and National Chairman Mack discuss the general situation en route. The next day he plans a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall. D. N. Croft leaves for Clovis to sell pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Bryan
Rochester
Delaware
Harrington
Wilmington
Jersey
Bryan
Mack
Carnegie Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Lawence
Ew Company
Chisum
Artesia Nursery
Chapman
Louisian
Ayton
T. J. Voorhies
Beaumont Field
Daytona Gas & Oil Cmpany
Earry
Dayton Gas & Oil Company
Mrs. Nation
Cincinnati
Carrie Nation
Taft
DR. Hunsberger
Zink’s
Kuppenheimer Styles
Mitt
The
Roswell Apollo Club
Arthur Middleton
America
Aurora
Oak Park
Gross Park
Duluth Limited
Chicago and Northwestern
City
Limited
Boellner
Ysidoro Rubio
G. A. Richardson
David Calderon
Hidalgo
Miss Julianita
Quiroz
Benito Juaraz
Juanita Rubio
Orlando Baea
Esther Becerra
Young Ladies’ Chorus
Josefita Baca
Carlota Baca
Urbana Juarez
Ramoncita Carrillo
Beatriz Archuleta
Morelos
Hipolito
Lorenzo Garcia
Pablo Orlvido
Juan Trevino
Castula Juarez
Elerdo Chavez
E. M. Sandoval
Wright
Parsons & Son Brokers
North Main
Parsons
Ule Arranged
Carlsbad Vs. Roswell
Pecos Valley Teachers’ Association
D. N. Croft
Clovis
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