Local city notes refresh with visitors and events
D Harkey in the city today and W Tulk back from Pecon yesterday. Otis resident W B Wilson in town yesterday afternoon. Carlabad Artesia game at Firemen's Park tomorrow. Uncle Bob Brookshire seen on the streets. John Paul Zimmerman ill with measles. Frank Barfield shipped 660 yearlings to Kansas pastures this morning. Presbyterians host eight o'clock entertainment tonight. Grace Cooke hosted six couples at bridge luncheon. WB McBryde from his Lovington ranch in town on business. Arthur Seabury in for farmers meeting at the Armory. L A Swigart reports sheep doing well. Ned Smith in town today. Measles among two children. John Bogolin Jr visiting from Roselon. T E Baker and family moved to Moore cottage. from Sentinel, Okla. Baker appointed night watchman. In Rascoe case Judge McClure enjoins Scribner from molesting town marshal. permits water use at tank under limits. Scribner ordered to move his house. lawful rights preserved. Frijole mail contract held by R B Platt. Ford climbs point, first trip Wednesday. four passengers ride 65 miles for pleasure. Leo Dee Lafferty ill with heart failure at Eddy County Hospital. seeks return to San Antonio. Mrs Genevieve Mevens from farm reports good lambs and incubator success. J D Bailey, formerly on Black River, registered at Rightway. latch string open for him.
Mrs Canfield to Join Husband in Shreveport La
Mrs C A Canfield daughter of J F McClure of Carlsbad Bakery will accompany her two daughters Virginia and Elizabeth as she leaves for Shreveport Louisiana tomorrow. She came for climatic benefits from malaria and has made many warm friends here who wish them a pleasant journey.
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C. A. Canfield
J. F. McClure
Carlsbad Bakery
Virginia
Elizabeth
Local folks attend Armory meeting and Otis school rounds
Roswell resident Howard Sanger and Dillyhunty from Black River country visit the Springs hotel. Joe Hoffman injuries at the hospital. Artesia visitors H L Muncey J R V Young and J M Connvance attend Armory events with proceeds for Otis school rounds. Sweet Shop will serve ice cream and cake. Ester Barber left for El Paso for the physical examination.
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Mr. Dillyhunty
Black River Country
Springs Hotel
Vance
Otis
Sweet Shop
Weekend visit and aerial sightings in New Mexico region
Miss Edna Johnson to spend weekend in Carlsbad. W Beeman arrived from Malaga farm yesterday. An aeroplane was seen heading north over Lovington and an army plane flew over Lovington Tuesday. A carrier pigeon landed exhausted and contained a dispatch read at Roswell. Mr Maloney of Joyce Pruit Company Artesia visited for firm interests.
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Lovington
Roswell
Maloney
Joyce- Pruit Company
Artesia
Ice price hike at Carlsbad factory prompts increase
Notice to ice patrons states coal and material costs have risen nearly double prompting a ten cent per hundredweight rise. Factory warns the price will return to normal when costs stabilize.
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Carabad' Tee
Normcarlsbad
Odd Fellows Anniversary Observed in Carlsbad
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Carlsbad plan an anniversary service at First Baptist Church on Sunday April 22 2017 at 11 o clock with Rev E J Barb delivering the sermon Visiting members are invited to join the procession from Lodge Hall at 10 80 oclock a m to the church.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Carlsbad
E. J. Barb
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Lodge Hall
Birthday guests fill Fenton home with feast and fun
The Fenton household hosted a birthday gathering for Will on the 12th, with 60 guests arriving in cars from town and beyond. A long table overflowed with barbecue, pickles, salads, cakes, and coffee ice cream as guests lingered into dawn. Notables in attendance included Mrs Bates, Zelma Bates, Mrs Richards, the Hewitt family, Sheriff Hewitt, and Sam Posey visiting from Monument.
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Fenton
Will
Old Sol
Die Bates
Modine Bates
Zelma Bates
Lou Bates
Bob Richards
Bob Causey
Mary
Elsworth James
Joe Johnx
Lonnie
Willie Matheson
Ruby Duncan
Minnie
Grace Jones
Annie Hewitt
Maie Frye
Speck
J. B. Stetson
Giantess Girl Edges Toward prodigy status at Johns Hopkins hospital
A twelve year old girl has grown six feet tall over three years under expert care at Johns Hopkins hospital. Her weight is 117 pounds. Doctors say she may become a prodigy with remarkable intellect after tests show she reads extensively and exceeds average for her age.
Dog Rescue From Abandoned Well In City Tale
Bam Bulkin heard a dog barking near an abandoned well eighteen feet deep and, with others, lowered a basket then a net to bring the animal to the surface. The grateful dog sought help for a two year old child at a nearby home before continuing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houel
Areennela
Bamwel Bulkin
Plan Outlined Federal Food Supervision Plan
Washington April 20 The government supervisor of plants mills and distilleries Houston outlined a plan for surveying the food supply and proposed federal power to purchase stores and fix maximum or minimum prices for sale. The plan estimates twenty five million dollars needed to carry it out and a national planting day was proclaimed for April 21 by the Boy Scouts of America with the plea Every Scout feed a Soldier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Houston
Boy Scouts of America
Will of W F Bryan Promises Gold Jug Burial Find
The will records a buried chest of gold coins on the old homestead with conditions. The finder must publish a notice before recovery and share with a digging partner, while kinfolk are discouraged by a $1 penalty for disputes. A second jug buried west of the dwelling cannot be located. Bryan died in the 1890s and is tied to Centralia lore.
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Finner
Bryan
W. F. Bryan
Centralia
Allan Miller
Mra. Bryan
Pecos Valley Odd Fellows Hold Dexter Anniversary Program
Dexter New Mexico hosts the Pecos Valley Odd Fellows anniversary program on April 26 1917 with two Carlsbad citizens in prominent roles. J B Hayes Grand Marshal delivers main address. Victor Minter Past Grand Master responds to welcome. Events include visitors reception, lunch, concerts, prayers, address by L E Hayes and Helen Jewel Weaver recital, followed by degree work and social gathering.
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Dexter
New Mexico
Pecos Valley
New
Carlsbad
Citicons
J. B. Hayes
Bert Smith
EB. L. Love
Minter
Helen Jewel Weaver
L. E. Hayes
Hagerman Band
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Carlsbad Sluggers Triumph Over Roswell Black Cats
The Carlsbad Sluggers defeated the Roswell Black Cats in Roswell last Sunday with a score of R to f. Camilo of Carlsbad led the heavy hitting while their pitcher fanned 17 and yielded two hits. The next game will be at home.
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Carlsbad
Roswell
Farm swap offer in south Mississippi for property
Stan seeks exchange of an improved farm of 192 acres in south Mississippi for property or will sell cheap. Call or write at once Tennir Day, Hates hotel.
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Mississippi
Day
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WB. McBryde
Arthur Seabury
Lakewood
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L. A. Swigart
Ned Smith
Red
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T. E. Baker
Moore Cottage
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Rascos Va
Vudge McClure
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Rascoe
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Hin Ford
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Leo Dee Lafferty
Eddy County Hospital
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J.D. Bailey
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Joe Hoffman
Sam Jones
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J. M. Conn
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