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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
2
The notice states Wm H Mullane as editor and manager for a newspaper entered for publication under an act, with daily publication except Sundays. Subscription rates are five dollars yearly, eight dollars for six months, sixty cents monthly, with sample copies five cents.
The piece condemns a mob killing of Little as ill advised and likely to fuel IWW support. It notes heavy rainfall across Eddy county and hints at upcoming unrest among Little’s supporters. It mentions Red Crowe and Henry P. Davison in connection with Red Cross funds and charity efficiency.
The New Mexico Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Hanna, finds C N Marron and Francis E Wood guilty of contempt for violating a court suspension order in September 1916. Each is fined 500, with commitment possible until payment. Dissent by Justice Roberts argues right to practice remained. Other cases include Crowley larceny, railway damage suit, and Roswell gas damages.
Mrs. B A Nymeyer returned Thursday evening from a long visit with her daughter and grandchildren in Hebronville Texas. She is feeling greatly improved after the trip and is resting at home.
William Potter a cow puncher from Crown Point McKinley county struggles to enlist in the Marines at Santa Fe. A full length tattoo of his sweetheart on his arm and a shared registration card complicate his eligibility under a new Uncle Sam rule. Recruiter John A Sanford weighs Potter’s case despite the cow girl tattoo.
The Armory benefit dance planned by Mrs. H. J. Braden and the Comfort Packet Girls drew more than forty couples. Net proceeds topped fifty dollars as punch circulated and the group prepared comfort packets for Company B.
Col BC Abbott commander at Camp Funston resigns as district judge of the first judicial district. He forwards the resignation to Governor Lindsey for replacement by August Reed of Santa Fe.
A rancher named English, missing since Thursday, was found alive but severely injured after a horse was struck by lightning near Stric, New Mexico. Buzzards and crows gathered as Cr Dennison located English, who remains in critical condition from the strike and exposure. English had long watched the Ortiz grant cattle roundup in the area.
Santa Fe July 20 Actual construction of the mess hall to house 1000 men begins tomorrow at Linda Vista Cantonment as New Mexico troops move in. Lieut Charles S Rogers in charge says a million dollars will be spent on materials and wages through August 25. Workers will clear 8000 acres by burning brush, following prior cantonment work for 4000 men in Virginia.
The tax commission notes Santa Fe County is a new dry farming area with no prior residents or rail infrastructure, yet now shows a $10,065 return, marking a gratifying development for the state.
Santa Fe reports the 11 officers’ reserve corps candidates who failed the August examination. Names listed include Waldo C. Twitchell and Roscoe Pierce among others, with several others passing or failing noted in the mixed results.
Santa Fe report notes Torrance county resident Gil Perea who lost 2000 sheep in a hail storm may be New Mexico's leading hard luck resident. The death of Perea's wife left ten children motherless, according to state insurance superintendent Cleofer Romero visiting from Barbaptine.
Miss Nora Wisdom writes friends that she has started wholesale work in Nashville Tennessee, with a friendly note of good service. She thanks Mr Flowers and her time at Peoples for shaping her sales experience and urges support from her acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs George Dyson returned the first of the week from a visit to Weed Cloudcroft and other places of interest in the region.
W. H. Perkins of California buys the J. H. Hellman farm near Mesilla Park for eight thousand dollars. J. R. Zuma purchases the Pouant ford farm four miles north of Mesilla.
Santa Fe reports Attorney W A Hawkins of El Paso and Southwestern pledges time money and talent for the nation. His three sons join military service Ashton Hawkins in Yale aviation corps Gardiner Hawkins in the marine corps and Jack Hawkins due to graduate West Point and depart for France. The Hawkins family and others in New Mexico support Red Cross and patriotic efforts with cash and labor led by Frank Springer and his family active in aviation training and officer reserve examinations.
Santa Fe August 1. State appropriation for the boundary commission is delayed due to State Treasurer Hall's refusal to pay. Dona Ana County is advancing funds it had set aside for the boundary litigation. One thousand dollars was paid to Attorney W F Reber from a ten thousand dollar county appropriation.
F D Alley arrived on Wednesday for a scheduled trip to Pecos Texas with unspecified purpose or accompanying parties noted in a brief local item.
Ben A. Wallace was arrested for theft from a dwelling in a box car used as a residence near the railway water tank. Mexican woman Maria Trango identified him carrying clothing and personal items belonging to Chon Caldeon and Jesus Sanches. Wallace pleaded guilty. awaiting grand jury action with bonds set at 760 dollars.
Miss Lorene Connolly arrives from a Chicago conservatory trip and will stay for a period. Mixx Connolly, a noted singer, is welcomed by Roswell friends as a returning artist. Min Connolly remembered in Carlsbad for past clan instruction efforts.
Wm Allen, better known to valley residents as Uncle Bill, was a familiar figure in local events last week, drawing attention from neighbors and onlookers alike. He’s widely remembered for his longtime involvement in community activities and local lore.
Miss Frances Cooke and Grace O Quinn were last seen Wednesday driving with a Mr Gray toward a ranch. Authorities emphasize caution as they follow up on a reported plan to meet there.
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