Roswell Seeks Odd Fellows Orphans Home Location
Samaritan Lodge No. 12 of Roswell pursues securing an Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Roswell. A special committee will negotiate with local business groups and Las Vegas Grand Lodge to obtain funding and land, with Roswell potentially donating forty acres and Lodge support totaling hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land ‘Samaritah Lodge No. 12
Roswell
Za Committee
W. W
C.E. Lukens
Presbyterian Church
C.hill
Christian Church
Commercial Club
R. H. McCune
Hagerman
Artesia
Carsbad
Pécos Valley
Grand Lodge
J. Han
The
Odd Fellows of Missouri
Mark Howell
Ir.s. Cravens
Las Vegas
F. A. Mueller
W. W. Ogie
Territorial
Alex Bowie
Gallup
Stevens
Albuquerque
A. J. Wertz
John Jeffs
Raton
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Rebekah
R. P. Bean
M. A. Finley
Odd Fellows’ Orphans Home
Texas Odd Fellows’ Home
Orphans’ Home
el Paso
Texas
Lost two million floods caused damage to the Santa Fe
Floods causing extensive damage to the Santa Fe area have resulted in an estimated two million in losses. Local authorities report widespread property damage and disruptions to transportation and commerce. June authorities urge emergency measures and relief coordination.
Santa Fe Transcontinental Line Progress Report
Western floods cost Santa Fe more than two million dollars in the just closed fiscal year while gross earnings topped eight million. Work on the transcontinental line advances at three points and should finish this year. The new route will be shorter than via Trinidad and avoid major mountain barriers. The company plans a Wickenburg Arizona to Bengal Colorado River link and reports 322 miles of double track by year end, longest span Holliday to Hunno ria, Kansas.
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Santa Fe
Willi
Country Club Directors Chart Resort Improvements
At a Roswell meeting last night the Country Club formed committees to plant bermuda along the dike and grounds, choose trees such as elms and maples, plan driveways, and prepare house plans for submission at the next directors’ session. Committees named were H F Smith with L B Tannehill and J A Graham. H F Smith with Charles DeBremond and W E Wiseley. J W Thomas with E A Cahoon and J M Nelson.
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J. W. Thomas
E. A. Cahoon
J. M. Nelson
9 Ora Toro Concert At Presbyterian Church
The notice urges all to attend the 9 Ora torio concert at the Presbyterian church. The event aims to showcase local performance and music quality with community participation encouraged.
Stevens Named Manager for Copper Mining Company
The Old Governors' Copper Mining and Smelting Company has elected H. W. Stevens manager and he will depart for the east to promote stock through agents in Oklahoma City. Stock price has risen from 15 to 25 cents. He expects to return about November 1, when machinery will be installed and operations begin. Numerous investors are watching the venture.
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Old
Governors’ Copper Mining and Smelting Company
H. W. Stevens
Oklahoma City
Stevens
Oratorio Concert Friday Evening Promises Finest Program
The Friday evening Oratorio concert is touted as an enhanced performance with a refined program. Details emphasize a richer lineup and heightened musical quality for attendees.
Infant of Harry Cordles Ill With Gangrene in Mouth
An infant child of Harry Cordles and spouse is dangerously ill, diagnosed with gangrene in the mouth, prompting medical attention and concern from family and doctors.
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Harry Cordles
Rev J T French Returns as Presiding Elder
A message last night announced Rev J T French has been returned as presiding elder of the El Paso district by the Southern M E Church conference. Many friends in Roswell extend congratulations as Rev French resumes leadership and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. French
Fl Paso
M. FE
French
Economic nerves steady after peace relief noted in Tokyo
In Tokyo on September 19, despite ongoing public dissatisfaction with peace terms, business conditions are slowly sobering. Capital for new ventures is flowing back to banks, hinting at lower interest rates as the peace treaty settles.
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Tokio
Storm Moves Eastward Over Lakes and Plains
The storm advances east over Lake Superior as frost graces the northeast Rockies. Western Missouri and Kansas enjoy sun breaking two weeks of rain, with streams receding and rail traffic improving while Santa Fe line in Southern Kansas remains out of service due to floods near Madison. The Roswell Marble Yards open as requested. Mrs Rowland noted as an early Roswell settler and sister to several women. the bride is praised by friends.
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Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Madison
Rowland
Roswell
W. T. Joyner
W. R. Kenney
Lucius Dills
M. D. Minter
Oratorio Concert Friday Evening Reminder
Local arts calendar urges attendance at the Friday evening Oratorio concert. Organizers emphasize doors open early and a full program by skilled soloists and chorus. People are encouraged to arrive on time for the performance conducted by a noted maestro.
Permanent World's Fair Planned for 1909 Hudson Discovery
Active work in New York aims to open a permanent world's fair in 1909 to celebrate the Hudson river discovery tricentennial. Plans include a large land tract at Ver plank's Point on the east bank near Peekskill for the exposition location. Governor Higgins return from Europe expected Sept 22 to push the project forward.
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Hudson River
New York
Verplank’s Point
Hudson
Peekskill
Higgins
Europe
Turkey May Yield to American Demands in Armenian Case
Constantinople reports Turkey has admitted the right of American consular authorities to see Armenians Vartanian and Afarian and to investigate their claims for American protection. Vartanian is charged with murdering a prominent Armenian merchant. Afarian is accused of involvement in a plot to assassinate the Sultan on July 21 when a bomb exploded as he left the mosque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Vartanian
Afarian
Oratorio entertainment at Presbyterian church planned
Presbyterian church schedules an Oratorio program with attendance urged. Local organizers invite parishioners and neighbors to come and enjoy a musical event featuring choral and orchestral works in the evening at the church hall.
Realty Deeds Filed in Probate Office
Mary Jones conveys to John Jones for 550 dollars two lots in Bell Plain addition plus an interest in the North Spring river ditch. Elbert J. Nunn and wife transfer to Nell M Jordan for 1000 dollars two lots in block 46 of South Roswell.
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Probate Clerk
Reeorder
F. P. Gayle
Mary Jones
John Jones
Bell Plain Addition
North Spring
Elbert J. Nunn
Nell M Jordan
South Roswell
Mysterious Fires Threaten New York Harbor Forts
Military authorities in New York report four mysterious fires at forts guarding the harbor over the last two months. The latest blaze struck Fort Slocum on David Island Sunday night, damaging magazines racks hospitals and stores as authorities seek the fire's origin. A court of inquiry is ordered to probe the Fort Slocum fire first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Department
Fort Slocum
David Island
Baracks
Court of Inquiry
Senator Elkins Seeks Railroad Legislation Fight
New York Sept 19 Senator Elkins of West Virginia consults with railroad officials and business leaders on railroad and other legislation to be considered by Congress. He will lead a prolonged and bitter fight when tariff revision is censored.
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New York
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Congress
Elkins
Witte Arrives in Paris for Brief Visit
M Witte accompanied by wife and daughter arrived in Paris from Cherbourg today. No formal reception was held. He will confer with the Russian ambassador and likely meet President Loubet and Premier Rouvier during his short stay.
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Paris
M. Witte
Cherbourg
Loubet
Rouviet
Oratorio Practice At Presbyterian Church Tonight
Those involved in the oratorio concert are urged to meet at the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o'clock without fail.
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Presbyterian Church
New Well at Hagerman’s A Twelve Inch Flow From an Eight Inch Pipe
Eugene Ockerman drilling in front of the J J Hagerman home at South Spring reports a zood flow yesterday afternoon. The eight inch casing produces a twelve inch high flow. Ockerman has moved his rig to the George Witg place seven miles northeast of town.
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Eugene Ockerman
J J. Hagerman
South Spring
Mr. Ockerman
George Witg
Oil Barrels for Sale by Pecos Valley Lumber Co
City authorities note complaints of post school fights by groups of boys on streets. City Marshal Rascoe vows prompt arrests of any youths involved in attacks or rock throwing on public streets.
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Pecos Valley Lumber Co
Rascoe
Oratorio concert to be repeated Friday evening
The Oratorio concert with new additions will be repeated Friday evening at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bargains Listed by Dr T Carlton at Oklahoma Block
Dr T Carlton invites readers to visit Room 12 Oklahoma Block for bargains not shown in the page 3 listings. He offers to tailor items to a buyer's needs and urges immediate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. T. Carlton
Oklahoma Block
Reverend Twitty Returns to Roswell for Year
Telegram from George Zink at the Southern M E Territorial Conference in Deming announces Rev. S. R. Twitty is reassigned to Roswell for the coming year. The move is welcomed by local church members and others in the congregation.
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George Zink
M. E
Deming
S. R. Twitty
Roswell
Cemetery Association Called Meeting at Mrs Thorne's Residence
The Cemetery Association will hold a called meeting Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Mary Thorne. The meeting is very important and all members are requested to be present. 7212
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The
Cemetery Association
Mary Thorne
City residence property on 814 acres for quick sale
814 acres of best residence property in the city. All fenced, 2 room house, good well, windmill and reservoir. Must be sold in a few days. Will sell at extremely low price of $1,600. See me at once. J. T. Carlton.
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J. T. Carlton
Bigamy charge tied to Butte bride surprise wedding
In Butte on September 19 a 20-year-old wife of miner George Melville was found to be the bride of Harry Northey after attending another wedding. She claimed Melville was her uncle, then lived with him before returning to Northey. She was arrested for bigamy as her father Carlisle Hunter is serving a prison term for killing her alleged husband Walbridge.
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Butte
Mont
George Melville
Harry Northey
Northey
Melville
Carlisle Hunter
Walbridge
Oratorio Concert Promises Portraits by Walton
Walton photographer promotes portrait services as a reminder for a Friday evening Oratorio Concert. The brief notice invites attendees to enjoy a cultural event and consider portraits.
Roswell Pianist Jennie Rowland Marries John Ashenhust
Mrs Jennie Rowland well known Roswell pianist left town last Saturday and wed marble dealer John Ashenhust in Amarillo. The couple traveled to Henrietta Texas for their honeymoon with plans to return to Roswell in a few weeks to start their home together.
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Jennie Rowland
Roswell
John Ashenhust
Mr. Ashenhust
Amarillo
Henrietta
Tex
Price & Co. to Extend Ellis Building on Main Street
The elegant Ellis building on Main Street slated for Price & Co. store will have its rear end torn out and walls extended to the alley. The structure now 160 feet deep will reach 200 feet, delaying occupancy for some time.
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Ellis
Main Street
Price & Co
Price & Company
Morocco talks stall as plenipotentiaries suspend meetings
Paris reports a fresh crisis in Franco German negotiations over the Moroccan conference. The special plenipotentiaries have postponed meetings as Dr. Rosen, the German representative, seeks instructions from Berlin. The delay alarms that Germany may resist France’s essential points.
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Paris
France
Germany
Dr. Rosen
Berlin
George Cazier Reports Grand Jury Action At Mineral Wells
George Cazier returned from Mineral Wells claiming the grand jury there, prompted by the same party who aided his arrest, dismissed the charge without indictment. He filed suit in district court for damages against 4. J. Witteman alleging wrongful arrest on theft grounds. Cazier was discharged after the preliminary hearing.
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George Cazier
Carier
J. Witteman
Witteman
Redmen Reorganization Set for Roswell Thursday Night
A. J. Charette Great Deputy of Texas and Leon S. Godchaux Great Sachem of New Mexico visit Roswell to reorganize the Redmen. All Pecos Valley Redmen asked to report to G. A. Friedenbloom at 214 N Main in the Parlor Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Charette
Improved Order of Redmen
Texas
Leon S. Godchaux
New Mexico
Redmen
Roswell
Pecos Valley
G. A. Friedenbloom
Sagamor
N. Main
New York Store Owner Returns After East Purchase Trip
C H Edwards Roswell merchant returns from 35 day buying trip through New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati with his children and niece Miss Anna Mills to manage his Roswell home. Rev J A Jackson and the colored Baptist church plan an ice cream social Saturday in Wiseley building 410 Main Street for charity. offers excellent private board at 6716 Morrison Bros Store.
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C. H. Edwards
New York
Philadelphia
Roswell
San Antonio
Texas
Miss Anna Mills
Mr. Edwards
J. A. Jackson
The
Colored Baptist Church
Wiseley Building
Main Street
Aed
Roswell Weather Forecast For Roswell And Vicinity
Local report from the Weather Bureau Roswell New Mexico September 19 shows high 84 degrees low 44 average 64 with no precipitation and light northwest wind. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions on Wednesday.
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Roswell
N. M
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Trini
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Directory of the Coun
F. Smith, L. B. Tannehill and
J. A
Graham
Bermuda
H. F. Smith
Charles DeBremond
E. Wiseley
Governors’ Copper Company
Japan
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Cen
Lake Superior
Red
Senator
Elkins Consulting Railroad and Business Men of
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Hagerman's
Rev. Twitty
Geo. Zink
Ashenhust-Rowland
Cazier
Morrison Bros
U. 8. Weather Bureau
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