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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
3
Local clippings report events and notices including Apollo Club concert Friday evening and Middleton to perform at the Christian church. Also notes arrivals, a hospital appendectomy, birth of a son, travels of residents, property listings, and local commerce such as bargain shoes at Makin's and Roswell Seed Co. products. A lost gold watch and various community updates appear alongside advertisements and notices from Roswell and Eddy county.
E. W. DeWitt traveled to Dayton this morning to explore the new gas discovery. Best Job Printing, Record Office. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rice and their baby, who had been visiting here and at Elida, departed for Carlsbad. S. I. Roberts also left for Carlsbad to finish work tied to Eddy County court. Turner-Holmes Land Co advertises 10000 dollars buys half interest in stock and land, mortgaged against property worth 20000 dollars. Harry Hutchinson left for Carlsbad to join his wife, visiting Texas points.
Roswell Wool and Hide Co advertises grain coal and wood supply and buys hides. It urges customers to obtain stationery at reasonable prices from Record Job Printing Office, 402 N. Main St, Roswell.
F P Gayle, manager of Chaves County Abstract Co promotes reliable prompt service. Roswell Title & Trust Co abstracts real estate and loans.
FOR SALE Standard bred White Wyandottes. Phone Hillcrest ranch or Dr. Brown. FOR SALE or exchange for land or property in Roswell, six thousand dollars stock of Hardware at Texico New Mexico. Apply to Jack Porter Mexico 8114.
White and Phillips of 301 Main advertise general blacksmithing and repair work with horse shoeing as a specialty. Work guaranteed. 75126
Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co markets itself as the town’s oldest drug store noting it offers up to date goods. The ad emphasizes modern assortment and current merchandise at a longtime Roswell retailer.
Pecos Valley Lumber Co provides lumber shingles doors lime cement paints varnish and glass. Local hardware supplier showcases wide assortment serving builders and homeowners with finish materials and glazing products.
J. R. Dendinger and Mr. Keen departed this morning to attend the Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque, outlining their plans to participate in sessions on water management and policy discussions.
A loan opportunity of 500000 dollars on irrigated farms with long time terms, interest payable annually and a privilege to pay off before due. Agent is J B Herbst at 303 North Main opposite the post office. Also notes Mr and Mrs John Means of Valentine Texas visiting R P Bean and family departing this morning for home.
Edward D. Kinsinger as administrator filed his final account for the estate of Andrew Axelson deceased. The probate judge fixed the first Monday in November 1908 for objections and final settlement. Sealed by Probate Court of Chaves County New Mexico dated September 16 1908. Mrs A H Sweetland and children left for Lake Arthur after two weeks with her parents.
For Rent notices advertise rooms with bath and optional board at 803 N Main. Two-room house for rent at 205 N Ky. Also housekeeping rooms at 309 N Ky and a nicely furnished large front room in a cottage at 105 S Penn.
Nightly showings continue as two rival companies swap bills with Human Hearts tonight becoming The Golden Giant Mine. Next Monday two old troupes merge to present The County Chairman demanding many actors and prominent roles. Mrs. A. R. Teeple returns home after a two day visit with sister Mrs. E. W. Mitchell. S B McElhinney, father of A G McElhinney, returns from Dayton after an extended stay. R C Noel of Dayton, fresh from Idaho, departs for Dayton.
Miss Bertha Bartlett entertained the Junior Society of Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church at her home 505 North Richardson Avenue Saturday afternoon from two to five. About forty young people attended and played games as refreshments were served.
A lucky number draw at the Majestic Theatre next week on Saturday night will award a real live baby to the holder of the winning number. The announcement promises a unique prize package and details aim to attract attendees.
New York reports that the reduced postal rates between the United States and England will go into effect at midnight tonight. The change is expected to lower mailing costs for letters and packages sent across the Atlantic.
A collection of classified abstracts lists Roswell Title and Trust Company at 303 N Main with phone 91, Gilmore & Fleming real estate and live stock dealers in Oklahoma Block Room No 1 offering city and farm properties and loans, Miss Nell R Moore, A C Wilson with Roswell address and box number 202.
Local ad states Hills and Dunn pay more for second hand goods. Phere 69 and address 100 North Maia listed for inquiries.
Mueller offers all work guaranteed at the rear of The Wigwam Cigar Store. Also provides cleaning and pressing.
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George James, working for J. J. Hagerman and Co at Headquarters ranch near Roswell, reports the well has reached 900 feet with drilling continuing. No water, gas or oil strike since 600 feet. Drillers remain confident of finding gas or oil in sizable quantities. Elegant Champion apples for cooking at Col. Bakers El Nidorena east Fifth street beyond the depot offered at 25 cents per bushel.
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