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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The Postmaster General has issued
an order effective January LIST, 1908,
which requires publishers of weekly
papers to drop from their subscrip-
ton lists the names of all subscrib-
ers whose subscriptions are twelve
months in e Cancellation of
the papers second class mail privi-
lege is the penalty for failure to COM
ply with the rule. The Weekly Record
list had very few subscribers over a
year behind, but in self protection
we have cut Off all such d~elinquents
after due notice, and shall AXE pleas
ure in complying with the law by DO
ing a strictly cash business in sub
scriptions to the Weekly Record. We
cannot well afford to do otherwise.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Walter T. Paylor today announces
himself a candidate for City Clerk.
1t had been rumored that he would
be a candidate for Probate Clerk and
Recorder of the county. MI. Paylor
is the secretary of the Democratic
central committee, and is a man well
qualified for the office which he
seeks. He is a Virginian by birth,
and la lived in Roswell six years,
being engaged in the insurance bust
ness with Kellahin & Calfee ever
since adopting the Pecos Valley as
his home. He is a young man with
many years of usefulness before him
and always takes an active interest
in the councils of Democracy.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

John Temple Graves, of Georgia,
says: 1.-THE trouble with the Demo
cratic party is that it has a too great
and popular leader Consequently
there is no competition. Consequently
there is no interest. Consequently the
race for the Democratic nomination
is lonesome and predestined.' Conse-
que1tly the party is in a devil of a
fix. 1t is in the shadow of a name
too great for competition, a prestige
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

In Enid, Okla, lives a little girl
whose mother told her lately about
the omnipresence of God. The little
girl started up town Il other day,
and was annoyed to find the family
dog at her heels. Turning, she said:
Roger, go back home; it's bad enough
to have bod followin' me all the time
without you comm along, too."-Kan-
a City Star.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The building of a waterworks sys-
tenn in Roswell will do more to adj
vance the prosperity of the town
han any other proposition now be
fore the people. Even statehood for
New Mexico cannot have half so di-
rect a beneficial effect on the prog
ress of Roswell. Vote the bonds.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The Record is authorized to an.
nounc Jerry Cazier as a candidate
for County Commissioner of Chaves
county. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The New Mexico Statehood League
has adopted the following headIiner
to be issued by the League: STATE
HOOD FROM THE SIXTIETH CON
GRESS. Territorial Government is
the Nursery of Citizenship, and New
Mexico Reached Years of Discretion
Long Ago"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

The Record is authorized to an
nou1ce that Fred j. Beck will be a
candidate for County Assessor OF
Chaves county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries or con
vention.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce that N. J. Fritz, of Hagerman.
is a candidate for Commissioner of
the Third district, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

l hereby announce myself a candl-
for Assessor of Chaves county,
subject TIC the action of h Democrat
ic primaries or convention.
A. r. FORSYTH.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The "Par~on" doesn't like the SUBJ
ject given him for the Boosters ban
quet. The Irish Comedian, Charlie
TannehiIl, who is responsible, regards
it as a fine joke. 1t is rumored that
some of the other speakers also are
gasping .ur wind.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

We might forgive the present city
administration much, even on the Ii
quor question, if it completes its ca
zee with the construction of a first
class w~aterworks system to take the
place of Jhe saloons as a promoter
of p~rosperity.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

I hereby my self a candi-
date for the office of County Assessor
of Chaves county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primaries.
GUY H. HERBERT.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
EoR cOuNIY TREASURER.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce James Sutherland as a candi-
date for County Treasurer of Chaves
county, subject to h action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
WANTED.
WANTED

WANTED A pair OF driving mares
to weigh 1,000fb or over. Also a
light mountain hack. One pair of
draft mares. Call at the Office of A.
O.. Millice. Room Ia. Garst building.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
Notice.

While there are no services at ST.
Andrews Mission, the Sunday school
will be held as usual at 9:45 a. M,
aad it is hoped that all the scholars
will attend.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Think Prosperity, and talk it ev-
cry day. That is the W. to restore
spero business conditions. II
a panic is created by talk, certainly
ence.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
HILLS & DUNN
Furniture, Stoves, Hardware &
House Furnishings

Hard times demand low
prices. Whether or not we
sell at low prices, we will let
you be the judge. See the
others, then come to us. We
will do the rest.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
FOR PROBATE CLERK.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Jas. w. Mullens as a candi-
date for Probate Clerk of Chaves
county, subject to the action of the
primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
FOR COUNTY SHERIFF.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Charles l.. Ballard as a caldi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Chav-
es county, subject to the action of the
primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
For JUDGE

The Record is authorized to an
u J.. T.. Evans as a candidate
for Probate Judge of Chaves county.
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Bernard Pos has temporarily moved
his stock of pianos to the building
This building was at one time C
pied by the Majestic Theatre. t.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
For Probate Clerk,

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Probate Clerk of Chaves County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary Election.
F. P. GAYLE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
FoR CITY CLERK.

The Record is authorized to an
nou7ce w. H. Cosgrove a candidate
for the Office of City Clerk of Roswell.
subject to the action OF the Democrat
ic city convention
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for City Clerk, subject to the
action of tae Democratic city conven-
ton.
WALTER T. PAYLoR.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Voting the waterworks and sewer
bonds will be the best business in
testment the city of Roswell ever
made. The cost will be added to the
market value of your property the
day the work is completed.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The Record is authorized to an
no1nce c.. w. DAWSON as a candidate
for the Office of Tax Assessor OF
Chaves county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Charles c.. Hill as a candidate
for Superintendent of Schools of
Chaves County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The game of politics never solves
any problem until the people rise III
and dictate the manner in which the
game shall be palyed.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

George NJ. Slaughter and family
have returned from Dallas, wlere
they attended the annual reunion of
the family of Col. G. c. Slaughter
and spent the holidays.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

1t begins to look as if the race for
county assessor We're to be a free for
all. The fourth candidate for the of
fee nnounce in today's paper.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

I hereby myself a candi-
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election.
J. J.. RASCOE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

1t is time to forget the financial
furry and begin to talk waterworks
n other improvements for the city
of Roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
TO Hal

TO TRADE Vacant property for
improved. For interview address
P. O. Box 1926. 1890
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Horace A. Lay came in last night
from FL Paso. where he has been
getting ready to open his big life in
Surance office.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Mrs. Ed Green, of South Spring
ranch, returned last night from a Wis
it of a month in Lawton, Okla.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

J.. P. Bader and family arrived last
night from Clarksdale, Miss, and will
make their home in Roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Join the Boosters Club and vote
for a waterworks system and other
public Improvements.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

H. c. Long returned last night
from a business trip over in Texas.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

WANTED Nice furnished room
with bath, in nice family, by TWO
young men. Address Box 1875. 70t3*
WANTED Washing and ironing at
800 E. 7th. Phone No. 102. 67t6
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

The Shelby, the busiest hotel in
town, feeds the best. IL.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

J. A. Cushman, of Kansas City, is
here.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

R. L. Holly returned last night
from a business trip north.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Claud C. Graymore, of New York,
is registered at the Grand Central.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
Notice, Cemetery Association.

The Cemetery Association will meet
Saturday at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Cias.
Whiteman. All members are urged
to be present. t2
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
TIM TO PLANT.

Onion sets and seeds, big stock
Roswell Seed Co. tt.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
ANNOUNCEMENT
Roswell, N. NJ, Jan. 9, 1908.

Roswell, N. NJ, Jan. 9, 1908.
To the people of Roswell and Vicinity:
We take pleasure in announcing to you that we RI candi-
dates for your coal business during the year 1908, and each sue
ceeding year thereafter.
We are pleased to advise that u connections are such that
we can take care of, to your entire satisfaction, n order for al
most any kind of coal that you could wish, and we earnestly So
ldt your inquiries from time to time.
It will be u aim at all times to furnish you with the very
best grades Of coal for the least amount Of money, and by fair
treatment to merit your business,
We do not come to you as strangers to the coal business,
our manager having been for five years connected with one of the
largest wholesale and retail coal yards in southwestern Kansas.
We take pleasure in assuring you that you will. receive the treat
ment we know you deserve.
Thanking you for past liberal patronage, and trusting that
we may be favored with a continuance of the same, we are
Very Respectfully,
THE ROSWELL GAS co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

DR.. w. E. Kinsinger, brother OF
DR.. J. w. Kilsinger, arrived last
from Rushville, Ind, to join his
wife and son, who are here spending
the winter. His son is i'll.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

too large for rivalry and a start too
advanced for overcoming"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

F. M. Denton, manager of the Max
well Music Company, went to Aries
ia last night on a business visit.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16
FOUND.

FOUND.-Watch. Owner can have
same by proving property and pay
ing for this ad. tt
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-16

Makin's 2ld hand store for bargains
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-02

The fine new barn OF c. |. Burke, OF
near Cortland was struck by light
enIng during she electrical storm
Sunday evening and damaged 80 she
extent of about three hundred dol
lsrs Mr.. Burke and Mr.. Keggeris
we're in she barn at she time and
both had a narrow escape from
death After the barn was struck
she electricity ran ell through she
building, striking and setting fire so
bottle of liniment setting on
work bench. Mr.. Burke recovered
from she effects OF the shock just In
time to throw the bench out ofdoors
and TO stamp out she fire which was
spreading rapidly. The shock was
80 severe TO Mr.. keggeris that for
about two hours after one OF bis legs
was completely paralysed.
George Fulkerson went to Clinton
Friday to attend she funeral OF his
brother, Adam Fulkerson, whose
death occurred In she Wesleyan
Hospital In Kansas City, following
an operation for appendicitis. The
Clinton Democrat SAYS oi him: "Mr.
Fulkerson was born In Ohio county,
Ky, Jan. Il, lS43 In 1855 she
family came TO Cass county. In
1851, Adam enlisted In the Conied-
crate army, and was captured at
Vicksburg. He WAS In priso" at Al
ton, Ill until peace was declared
and then lived In Kentucky, until
1866, when he engaged In the drug
business In Clinton which was his vo.
cation for many years After an ab.
sence OF several years, he again re-
turned to Clinton three or four years
ago, and last March went TO Kansas
City to live He was married In 1868
to Miss Allie Parks, a daughter oi
the late Judge James Parks, and
two sons, Henry and Charles survive.
j, A. Rogers, candidate for county
treasurer, met with a serious and
painful accident, while csnvassing
near Pleasant Gap last week He
was driving along IA few miles north
west OF that town when his horse
took fright at some dogs, which
spr ing at him from "a fence corner,
and began 80 rear and kick. MIR.
Rogers succeeded In stopping him
but not until his left shoulder WAS
thrown out OF Joint, by kick from
the horse or being thrown on the
dashboard. Mr. Rogers WAS uncer-
tain which. He went to MIR Filing
tons home and got a Fred Williams
to drive him back ~ Pleasant Gap.
The combined strength OF DR.. Cump-
ton and r. b Campbell was not sui-
ficient to pull she joint back In place,
and it was thought for awhile that
he would have to be chloroiormed.
DR. Cumpton manipulated the arm
from the elbow and finally succeeded
in getting the bone back into the
socket. The operation was exceed.
ingly painful and Mr. Rogers Ia nurs.
Ing very sore shoulder, but no
serious results are anticipated
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-02

Mr. Jehu Hull OF Knobnoster WAS
guest OF his brother DR.. j. I. Hull
the last OF the week
urs. R, G. Dickensheets Of Enid,
Okla, is visiting her father Robt
Branch Of Rich Hill.
Ground is being broken this week
for the new Rich Hill Sewer Pipe
factory,
Earl Walton, OF KiDgfisher, Okla.
homs, is visiting at the home OF W,
E Walton.
Sunny Slope't Is the registered
name OF Warren Ayers farm In Char
lotte township.
Mrs. W. W. Graves, who had been
with her mother, Mrs. Ludwick, for
the past week, returned to Jefferson
City Saturday.
The ladies OF she Aid will give an
Ice cream supper the evening OF July
4sh at Passaic church. Every body
invited.
John Boulware, who has been at
tending school at st. Joseph the
past year, returned home Saturday
for the vacation months
Dr. and Mrs. Reynolds, OF Prairie
City, stopped over in Butler Sunday,
on their way home from visiting
relatives In Osowatomie, Kan.
Miss Leona Newberry, who had
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Chas. s
Ewin, returned TO her home In Kan
sas City on Tuesday.
Tightening struck brick chimney
on the residence OF Ed. Snyder Sun
day night. Beyond knocking down
a few rows OF brick, no damage wae
done.
. Amonk those who talk Of going
from Butler to the National Conven
ton are Judge Jno. A Silvers, DR.
Foster, Dewitt C. Chastain, Carl ]
Henry, Jno. F. Herrell.
Mrs. Frank 7. Clay left for Denver
Monday, where she will join her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. G. Bevington
They expect to go to Seattle, Sar
Francisco and other western points
Grandpa Sam Heinlein photographed
the homeiolks here Monday, Of thu
birth OF q daughter to Mr.. and Mrs
W. 1. Ayers, Of Kansas City. Mrs
Ayers was Miss Jessie Heinlein.
Mrs. MsryE. White, Of Lone Oak
favored US with q business call Will
In Butler the last Of the week. Mrs
White is an early resident Of tn
county.
4 There will be q special communica
= ton Of Butler Lodge No. 254 A. F
and A. NJ. Friday night, July Bird
for the purpose Of conierring degrees
!. and transacting ell lodge business.
A. H. CULVER Sec.
Miss Helen Fields, living five mile
northeast Of Clinton, Mo-, was at
tackled by vicious SOW one day las
week. She Was knocked down ant
her left forearm was chewed into {
pulp Amputation was necessary
Jesse Morris has gone to Yate
Center, Kan, to engage In the poul
try business. He has been employees
in the poultry and egg department
at Carpenter & Shaier's for severa
years.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-02

The Rich Hill Review ANNOUNCE 8
the marriage OF Marion A. Cowles to
Miss Martha Hene, a. Enterprise,
Kansas, on Saturday, June 9th.
Marion IL the only son OF the late N.
5. Cowles, at one time the leading
merchant OF Butler. He has been Tor
the past ten years conducting a
stock ranch in Western, Kansas,
and report says Is doing well.
Did you know II took more sense
to run farm successfully than any
other small business? observes the
Lamar Democrat. It's q fact. For
proof, observe that the folks who
come In from the country, soon learn
the way the town man does things,
and 60 right along. But show US q
town man who ever went out and
made good upon a farm.
Robt. L. johnson has finished his
estimes for settling and storage
basin at the waterworks plant on
the Miami. The storage basin is
meant to be OF sufficient size to hold
enough clear water to meet all de.
mandsb by the city during the periods
when the Miami water Is muddy and
unfit for family use. The filters will
be remodeled and put in good condl-
tlon.
W. E. Hendrix, a successful young
farmer OF Spruce township, was a
pleasant caller on Tuesday and ia.
vored us with renewal. Mr.. Hendrix
said that section escaped the storm,
but had a nice rain Sunday night,
which was greatly needed. He said
they haven't had as much rain as In
some other sections, and the corn ID
looking fine, much OF 1t being laid
by.
George V. Mcbride, Secretary O.
the Fireman's Relief Association anG
for four years Lieutenant Of No. 1 O
the Kansas City Fire Department
has been promoted to q captaincy
Mr.. Mcbride is a Bates county boy
. and his promotion is we'll deserved
His many friends In this section re
joice In bis success and look to set
him mount even higher In his chosen
work.
A number OF Adrian Odd Fellows
) went to Garden City Monday to hell
the brethren at that placelconier thu
degrees on q number Of candidates
: and not one regretted having made
the trip. The Garden City bretherr
are true blue link men and treated
the visiting brethren with all thu
; courtesy possible to bestow. Theil
hospitality knew no bounds, and thu
Adrian boys certainly appreciated
the reception accorded them. Adrian
Journal.
The severest electric storm OF years
passed over this section on last Sun
day night. Considering the fierct
and continued lightning for q long
period, it was remarkable that nc
more damage was done. The heavy
: rains which accompanied the electric
} storm raised all, the streams. A
member Of the dredging crew report
ed that the Marias des Cygnes rIvel
, rose Eve feet in four hours. Othel
! reports from along the river puts tn,
figures much higher and one fellow
claimed n rose 20 feet.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1908-07-02

| l.. P. Green, OF Oklahoma City,
and Miss Capitols Hartley, cf adrian
were married in the Pencil hotel
parlors Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. Justice B. F. Jeter perform.
ed the ceremony.
Mrs j F. Kern and daughter, &C.
companied by her brosher, q. F.
Beatty, OF Rich Hill, returned Satur-
day from a visit to relatives and
friends in Washington City and 9th
or points in the eastern states.
T. B. Eager and family left Tues
day for Rockford, Ills, TO visit rela
lives and friends. Mr.. Eager will 60
to Minnesota, where he owns aranch,
and reports are his crops have been
greatly damaged by high water.
Sunday morning our people were
interested In looking at the sun
through smoked glass to note the
effect OF the eclipse. 1t was visible
three hours, and at It's greatest COW
cred about one-iourth the suns disk.
Miss Mary Pullism, OF Appleton
City, won the prize scholarship given
by the Hills Business College Of
Sedalia, for the Honor Graduate OF
the Appleton City High Schools.
Miss Pullism made the highest gen.
eral average of her class.
T. L. Fisk, OF Summit, was q pleas.
ant caller while In Butler Saturday.
BE said he had laid by about twenty
acres OF bis corn, which he had plow-
ed five times. He said prospects for
a bountiiul corn crop in his section
is exceptionally bright.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. B. Ssger, who had
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Nc,
Farland, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Searfus,
returned to their home In East st.
Louis the first OF the week. Miss
Ethel Searius accompanied them iol
q visit.
By q vote Of four to three the city
council of Sedalia, Mo-, Monday
night defeated an ordinance to In.
crease the saloon license from $500
to $1,000 q year. Sedalla recently
voted on prohibition and the saloone
; won by q majority Of S48.
Paul Walton dropped in to see US
Saturday. He said bis tather.in-law
W. NJ. Stefnn, completed laying by
thirty acres Of corn on Friday. The
corn was too high to try to pillow II
again, is clean, healthy and has
every appearance OF a bountifu
: yield.
Uncle Fred Boehm orders bis paper
sent to Parsons, Kansas, where he
has resumed bis old position as cook
:. at the state asylum. he had beer
spending several weeks on his farm
at Lone Oak. He called to bid III
goodbye, and said he would try and
get back to vote at the November
} election.
: Mr.. and Mrs. John Angle returned
|. to their home in Harrisonville or
! Tuesday after weeks visit to theil
> son, Jas. R. Angle. Mr.. Angle Is 50
years old, and is hale and hearty
, he came to Cass county 10 1859
|. He glories In the fact that he has beer
|. q stalwart Democrat all his life and
j expects to vote for the next presi
dent Of the United States.