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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1918

Page

3

Local notes from town report visits and arrivals

Local items list residents in town for days including E L Boyd and W P Roberta with wife from 6 Bar ranch, Grace church services, visits by Will and Mrs Fenton to view an airplane, and Mrs Claude Farris improving at home. Several locals, including post office helper H M Chilcoat and road supervisor Davidson, register or travel. A sale advertises household and farm items. Visitors Otto Engel from Midland and Wayne Ingram from C J F ranch plan return. George Givan leaves for Presidio officers training school. Givan formerly worked at a bank in Albuquerque.

Hardin Clack Family Plans Return to Ranch for School Year

Hardin Clack with his wife and four daughters are in town for a brief visit and expect to return to their Moneley ranch soon. All four girls are now of school age and will attend school this fall and winter, marking the family's transition as the school year begins.

Hardin Clack Moneley

Ranch visit brings Mary Mize and Macie Ussery to town

Tom Cray arrived from the ranch with Miss Mary Mize and Macie Ussery. Miss Mize stayed in town while Miss Ussery rode back to the ranch with Mr. Cray this morning.

Tom Cray Mary Mize Macie Ussery Miss Mize Miss Ussery Mr. Gray

Roswell Men in Town Face Navy and Army Service

Paul Goodell and Chitford Saith of Roswell stayed in town overnight. One of the youths will join the navy from El Anso while the other volunteers for the army and will report at Camp Cody.

Paul Goodell Chitford Saith Roswell Navy el Anso Army Camp Cody

Portiun Cula Feast Day Noted for Tidal Pence Outflows

On a Friday feast day of the Catholic church named portiun cula, reports describe many tidal pences being out by the reciter of a specific prayer, reflecting ritual timing impacts on local tides and observances.

Ill Newenger Returns Home From Eddy County Hospital

J H Newenger, long ill at Eddy county hospital, has recovered enough to go home south of town. He expects to be there this afternoon.

J. H. Newenger Eddy County Hospital bin Hone

Lee Hardy Leaves Tovington for Oklahoma Cattle Interests

Lee Hardy of Tovington departed this week to attend to his cattle interests in Oklahoma, taking along his household effects and expected to return later this season.

Lee Hardy Tovington Oklahoma

Gamel Returns From Eastern Markets to Rest at Home

J. Wo Gamel arrived yesterday from eastern market trips and has been resting at home since returning. He plans to remain resting through the early part of the week.

J. Wo Gamel

Piano for Sale in Lakewood New Mexico

Practical near new upright piano offered by Mrs M A Ohnemus in Lakewood New Mexico. Price starts at one dollar with special sale due to space constraints. Contact Post Office Box 192 or 41 and phone 168 for details.

Richmond Lakewood New Mexico Helgian Haven M. A. Ohnemus

Insurance agent departs after fire loss at Slease shop

Robert Kellahin, an insurance adjuster for J. H. Slease, left for Roswell last night after handling a loss from a recent fire. Slease reports a very satisfactory adjustment, though he has not decided whether to rebuild and reopen or pursue other plans. Friends and patrons hope he stays in the area.

Robert Kellahin J. H. Slease Roswell Mr. Slease Mr. Blease

Produce firm guest at Crawford with Artesia ties

F. L. Wilson of the Holman and Wilson Produce Company of Artesia visits the Crawford to discuss farming matters with farmers in the lower valley.

F. L. Wilson The Holman and Wilson Produce Company Artesia Crawford

Burglary at Globe Home Steals valuables and cash

Burglars broke into Loyd Kindel and wife home at Globe a few nights ago and took a valuable watch and a sum of money. The intruder also rifled other rooms, gathering more cash, while passing through a sleeping porch where Mrs Kindel and Miss Nettie May slept, waking neither woman though they heard him leave.

Loyd Kindel Globe Mia Kindel Miss Nettie

Unclear text on G K Edear and local figures leave town

Fragmentary report mentions G K Edear and his mother traveling south toward Los Angeles after leaving Powollary. References Cartabad Slane Laundry manager Olga and a local resident Mr. and Mrs. Edee. Notes Ed ee previously lived in Chicago and made friends among eastern visitors.

G. K. Edear Los Angeles Powollary Olga Cartabad Slane Tee Mya Edee Chicago Rane Face Carle

Randolph Returns From East Trip To Restock Store

N L Randolph came back from an eastern buying trip and is back at the store. He secured a fine batch of fall and winter goods though prices have risen on nearly all lines. Mrs J J Beals remains ill this week with rheumatism.

N. L. Randolph

Red Cross Benefit in Loving Raises Funds

Last night in Loving residents enjoyed a Red Cross benefit arranged by Mrs Maude Wyiman Jenking with local helpers. A fine musical and literary program featured Mrs Stansberry singing three patriotic songs Over There Joan of Arc and Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight. Miss Hepler read Little Bi ter and 7 Anna My Donaldson and Miss Charlotte Rosson contributed. An ice cream and cake sale brought in just over fifty dollars for the Red Cross.

Red Cross Maude Wyiman-Jenking

Brinton Returns from Normal at Silver City Ranch

George M Brinton writes that he has just returned from the Normal at Silver City and visited the ranch of his father in law J Sharett three miles south of Artesta where Mrs Brinton has been since the close of school

George M. Brinton Normal Silver City IC. J. Sharett Artesta

Piano Tuning Service at Crawford Hotel

Parties desiring piano tuning or repair may call at the Crawford hotel. F. M. Denton brings over twenty years of experience tuning for factories and large music houses with perfect satisfaction guaranteed.

Crawford Hotel F. M. Denton

Mrs Gorley Taken To Eddy County Hospital After Illness

Mrs Robert Gorley was admitted to Eddy County Hospital last night and is expected to undergo surgery today. Her father, Mr Nelson, is traveling from Lincoln Nebraska and was due yesterday afternoon. He is anticipated to arrive on the 4:46 train today.

Robert Gorley Eddy County Hospital Nelson Lincoln Nebraska

Evening of Honor and Roswell Guests at Carlsbad Party

A line party hosted by Mr and Mrs William Hill in Carlsbad included Miss Frances Brad ley and a group of young women as guests. Punch, watermelon, and a slumber party followed a picture show, with escorts listed among the attending young men. The event stretched into the early hours and resumed after breakfast the next morning.

Roswell Frances Bradley William Hill Carlsbad Mrs HI Mixes Frances Cradley Lillian Crawford Nettle Hattie Smith Nellie Linn Frances Cooke Helen Mellvain Helen Wright Mary Lee Newton Helen Wallace Barbara Jones Marjorie Simpson Pete Craft Everett Grantham Charles Montgomery Rey Hil Wil Reed Pat Jones Albert Givan Howard Moore Hert Gerreils Harry Hubbard

Missionary Meeting at Methodist Church Discusses Plans

Seventeen attended the Missionary meeting at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Routine business was transacted. committees reported and were discharged. A condolence letter to treasurer Mrs Foot Little’s mother, who died yesterday, was approved. A sick member received fruit and thanks were read from a recipient of aid. Forty five visits to sick and troubled reported. clothing and books valued at 95 dollars sent to a minister’s fund. Mrs Williams displayed a large placard for a special missionary effort. The Missionary Centenary will be next year with plans to raise 2,200,000 dollars. A national lay conference met at Unalaska Georgia to advance plans for the Methodist church, South. Ten cents weekly per member to fund the quota. Discussions on changes to the Honor Roll of men who have served the country. Mrs Givan leads the committee classifying names, eleven additions awaiting inclusion.

Methodist Church Foot Little Tanger Williams Protestant Episcopale Southern Methodists Unalaska Georgia South Southern Methodist Church

Meeting of Woman's Mission Society VYostentay

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church held an interesting meeting yesterday at the home of Mrs. D. P. Sellards on Alameda Street. Fourteen ladies attended, with a fine program led by Mrs. Ed Kirkpatrick. The study focused on China, aided by a large map.

Woman's Missionary Society Christian Church D. P. Sellards Alameda Street Ed Kirkpatrick China

Community Society Notes At Malhea Meeting

Interest ing papers were read by Mesdamen Hellards Snow Hutchison and four others. A missionary solo by Mrs Wm Bumback pleased the group. Mins Purdy accompanied. The ladies plan an all day meeting at Mrs Hendersons Malhea home next Thursday with an old time picnic and program. The youngest member Liawle Lee Burnback six months attends regularly. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sellarde. Officers include Mrs Snow president Mrs Hutchinson secretary and Mrs Will Purdy treasurer.

Mesdamen Hellards Snow Hutchison Wm. Bumback Christian Church Mins Purdy Henderson Malhea Nel Ety Mine Liawle Lee Burnback Woelal Howe Fo. Snow le H. Hutchieon Will Purdy

Lakewood Notes Busy Visiting Residents and Rain

Lakewood locals report visits from Mabel Robinson and Christine Kroeger from Capitan with companions, Carlbad guest George O Connor, and many Lakewood residents hosting relatives from Artesia and Lovington. A heavy rain shower struck Tuesday night with a lightning strike causing minor fire damage at Mrs J T Tenlitts residence. Senator Fall criticized Highups in Santa Fe urging Republicans to back President Wilson.

Mabel Robinson Christine Kroeger Capitan TG. Low J. Tt Roberts el Paso George O'Connor Carlbad Lakewood W.L. McDonald Tom Kenyan Frank Lower Penasco JM. Whitworth A. Pf. Rowland Carlsbad WE Knowles Artesia Wednesey Mike Donna Harrison Brother Eddy Itowell Mr and Mes Arthur Mowland Artesia Dre Foray Medical Society Carkee Alfred LeVelle Lee Morris Poul Co Prof Ho P Collier Lovington Collier J.T Tenltt Mina Sallie Senator Fall Santa Fe Wilson Denmoersty United States Senate

Cattle sale notes and dry plains report from New Mexico

A brief item notes 21 head of stock cattle described as good grazed and in good shape. M N Cunningham of Carlsbad NM and A L Crawford arrived for a business trip to Seagraves Texas after traveling last Sunday. The plains region is described as exceedingly dry. Phone 49 offered for printing needs.

M. N. Cunningham Carlsbad N. M. Mhone Crawford Seagraves Texas Plains

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. Ll. Boyd Roberta Grace Church Will Fenton Claude Farris Mainareee H. M. Chilcoat Tom Hill M. R. Summers W. C. Davidson J. Guy Fisher W. M. Ayers Angleston Son of Davidson Dallas Martin Yates, Jr Farmer the Beautiful Burinens Ford Touring Ca Walter Crapt Wayne Ingram Otto Engel Midland Rightway George Givan Lev. G. Ho Mra Givan Carlebad Officers’ Training School Presidio California Mr.Givan Alluquerque W. F. Milvain Insurance Mra J. J. Beals Meeting of Woman's Mission Society Vyostentay
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