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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1918

Page

3

Roswell Local Notes Include Visitors and Transactions

Hon Carl Livingston spent Saturday in Roswell on business. Remington typewriter No 10 for sale. Dr W C Doss of Artesia visited Carlsbad this morning. Mr and Mrs Holly Benson from the ranch visited Roswell. Clarence Reed of Malaga was brought to Sisters sanitarium for treatment. T B Martin from Otis saw the airplane yesterday. A Wood and Jack Williams from Carlsbad were in town. Fred Weaver family from Loving shopped locally. D Stennis Begg passenger south with destination Red Bluff New Mexico.

Clarence Reed Malaga Sisters’ Sanitarium D. Stennis, Begg Red Bluff New Mexico

Local visitors and events mingle in Carlsbad weekend scene

Mr and Mrs Hatfield visited from Malaga and were welcomed by friends. Marcus Luke, city recorder, rests at home after returning from Georgia. Fred Schermeyer Ed Burle kon attended the Carlsbad airplane exhibit. Robi C Dow and Jessie Johnson were in Roswell for court business. L B Hayes family planned a Lov ing visit with Frank W Ross. Allen Heard group joined the Over the Top showing at Airdene. Father Gilbert returned from a Gallup retreat Friday.

Artesia social guests and visitors noted

Miss Mary Collins Mina Collins Jewelle Logsdon and Harry Smith of Artesia were supper guests of Miss Donna Ferguson Sunday night. Mrs. Joe Wood of Rock Springs Texas visited Carlsbad from Hope and returned to Texas this morning. James and Robert Woods of Loving came to see the biplane and stayed with Joseph Vowell.

Mary Mina Collins Jewelle Logsdon Harry Smith Artesia Donna Ferguson Joe Wood Rock Springs Texas Carlsbad Hope James Robert Woods Loving Joseph Vowell

Miss Helen Wallace Ill. War-Saving Stamps Emphasized

Miss Helen Wallace assistant in the office of County School Superintendent W A Poore is reported on the sick list this week after several days of indisposition. War Saving Stamps are urged as a worthy form of patriotic saving and sacrifice.

Helen Wallace W. A. Poore

Well Known Farmer Drowns in Pecos River Near Artesia

George Threlkeld, a well known farmer near Artesia, drowned in the Pecos River Friday after going to a pasture with his gun. His body was found in ten feet of water Saturday evening after extensive searching. he left a wife and several grown children. The accompanying Draper family from Hebronville, Texas, joined relatives en route to Monsons, Texas, for a holiday visit, and later continued toward Carlebod, Texas, with two women visiting relatives and a Mexican guide for car trouble assistance.

George Threlkeld Artesia Pecos John Draper Dorothy Little Jack T. A. Nymeyer Draper Hebronville Texas Corpus Christi Mia Asa Draper Sutherland Springs Mother Draper Monsons Nan Carle Bod Mahans

Earl Dishman Believed Safe in England After Letter

Mrs. Dishman reports her son Earl has sent two notes on the back of a circular letter given to American soldiers by King George. The notes suggest Earl is somewhere in England though no definite location is known. The message indicates plans to be moved in the near future.

Sunday Visit to Mrs Elsworth’s Home South of Town

Mrs Elsworth and her daughter hosted Sunday guests at their south town home. Mrs Annie Moore and her daughters Jennie and Louise joined along with Mines Matilda and Katherine Gerlach Tose of Malacca and Pearl Forehand. The group traveled to the farm after the Sunday morn tidy cleared, enjoyed country time, and returned for evening church.

Navy assignment for Otis man Hepler to Mare Island

Charles Hepler of Otis has recently enlisted in the Navy and is assigned to Mare Island California, per a notice received by his family in Othe.

Charles Hepler Otis Navy Mare Island California Othe

Red Cross in Carlsbad Receives $108 Donation

The Carlsbad Chapter of the Red Cross accepted a friendly check for 108 dollars from Artesian supporters. The contribution will be directed to the area where it can do the most good.

Carlsbad the Red Cross Artesian

Mea Wo Hil Vacates Duties at Peoples Mercantile Co

Mea Wo Hil takes a vacation from duties at the Peoples Mercantile Co this week leaving the store short handed and missing her ready smile and cheery greeting as customers seek assistance.

Peoples Mercantile Co

Otto Schaunaman Among Casualty List Noted in AP

The casualty list published by the Associated Press on Saturday August 3 includes Otto Schaunaman of Sisselton. Dr W P Glagier from this city was on the examining board that chose the man for military service. He recalls the case because of his father's opposition as a farmer near Sisselton.

Associated Press Otto Schaunaman Sisselton W. P. Glagier

Miss Bessie Eaves Visits Lovington Friends Over Weekend

Miss Bessie Eaves of Lovington joined Mini Helen Hamilton and Mrs Bingham in a short weekend visit. They left Lea County metropolis Sunday, with plans for a longer stay in the near future. Buy War Savings Stamps.

Bessie Eaves Lovington Helen Hamilton Eaves Mra. Bingham Lea

Local Artesia Parish Notices Highlight Religious and Social Events

Sunday events include Major Smith's exhibition of flying and a baptism at the Methodist church in Carlsbad. Residents Sadie McCaw Lenna McCaw Mine Coon and Roy Nordall joined in the ceremony for the child of Leon Mudgett and Nellie LeBell. Mire Marain of El Paso performed a violin solo. Mrs Heel Woolace accompanied and Mrs Semmons left her stenography post to work in the lower valley.

Artesia Sunday Mins Sadie Mixe Lenna McCaw Mine Coon Major Smith Methodist Ehovch Leon Mudgett Nellie Lebell Casper Pormark Roy Nordall Mire, Marain el Paso Methen Mra Heel Woolace Sirdome Carlebad Semmons Hujac bin Re Lower Valley

Family of Wm Hiteon Leaves for Santa Rose Ranch

The Hiteon family departs this week for Santa Rose intending to stay a month or more if all stays well. Mr Hiteon owns a large ranch near Santa Rose while most of the family has wintered in Carlsbad for schooling with TTH Quircy and family en route from there to Claudcroft. The doctor reports improvement since leaving Carlsbad.

Wm. Hiteon Santa Rose Quircy Hong Claudcroft Carlsbad

Weather Forecast for Corlabad New Mexico August 6

Government weather bulletin for Corlabad New Mexico predicts fair conditions tonight and into Tuesday with thundershowers likely in the east. Temperatures remain steady with little change.

Corlabad N. M Aumuat

Dance attendees tally and earnings at Kesin event

A group of youths attended the Ted Cros dance at Kesin Tuesday night with Grace Mines Mae Geer as chaperones, Mrs Page and Mr Cantley. Managers report earnings of 8108.00 from the event.

Ted Cros Kesin Grace Mae Geer Mra Page Mr. Cantley

Past Chick Won t Hun

A Minnesota Division Women s Defense meeting featured a government official returning from Franer recounting a recruitment drill for 5 000 troops. General Pershing reportedly asked for 600 men for a dangerous feat. 1 500 volunteered after the crowd stepped forward en masse.

Minnesota Franer Pershing Ery

Harrington and Cart Smith Visit Lovington Mail Contractor

W. Th Harrington and Cart Smith of Lovington visited the mail contractor Harrington Sune.

W. Th Harrington Cart Smith Lovington Harrington, Sune

War relief kits to be discontinued for new arrivals

The Red Cross orders discontinuation of comfort kits socks and sweaters for new arrivals sent to boys at camps. Headquarters urges all chapters as some boys fail to see the need initially and misplace items before settling in camp. After settling in, kits will be issued by headquarters to the boys.

Ted Cross

Plumber George Wood Returns From Lovington With Jail Job

George Wood arrived in the city about midnight Saturday after completing a jail plumbing installation in Lovington for Roberts Dearborne Hardware Co. He had been at the new jail site to finish the system before returning home.

George Wood City Lovington Roberts-Dearborne Hardware Co

Mrs V O McCollum andsons return from Roswell

Mrs V O McCollum and her sons Blythe and Wathen arrived home Saturday night after a two week stay in Roswell for Blythe to receive surgical attention.

Boy Fractures Arm After Steer Ride in Thayer Car

Sixteen year old Brubaker in Queen was brought to town Friday by the Thayer car after being thrown from a steer. A local physician reduced the fracture and the youth is recovering well.

Mra. Brubaker Queen Thayer Brubaker

No Cessation of War Preparation Urged by American Defense Society

The American Defense Society urged Senator Wadsworth to push immediate legislation for enrollment and training of more troops without interruption until US armed forces reach five million. The letter warns that halting drafts after September 15 would delay frontline readiness by months, risking a weaker war effort.

France American Deeease Society James M. Wadsworth, Jr Senate Charles Stewart Daveson Seeciety United States R Elson Phievison Clawson

Local couple in Carlisbad meet with tragedy and return home

Mr and Mrs Frank Wo Kowa rot Sunday in Carlisbad. They attended a meeting at the alreadome and left for their home at Loving this morning.

Frank Carlisbad Alredome Loving

Printing Line Needs Phone 49 For Jobs And Supplies

A brief classified notice urges readers to call phone 49 for printing line services and supplies. This short plea seeks inquiries for work, materials, and related printing tasks from local customers.

New Mexico Merchants Warned Against Christmas Giving

A national campaign is expected to target Christmas giving with a message urging thrift and economy. Merchants are advised to avoid excess stock to prevent burdens on labor and transportation as the government promotes financial restraint nationwide.

New Mexico National Defense Menxton Ee

Pork Sale Offer On Reliable Chalmers Six Car

An auto dealer advertises a reliable Chalmers Six in good condition for one third the price of a new car. The offer is valid through August 9. Contact Albert Walrath at The Vineyards or notify The Carlebad Auto Co, 2tdpd-Aug.

Chalmers Albert Walrath Carlebad Auto Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Livingston Roswell Remington Wim. Whateley W. C. Doss Mrs Holly Benson T. B. Martin Otis Section A. Wood Jack D. Williams Cartebad Fred Weaver Mrs. Hatfield Marcus Luke City Recorder Georgia Fred Schermeyer Ed Burlekon Robi C. Dow Jessie Johnson Mann County of Artesia Allen Heard Longington Airdene Gilbert Mr. Edward Gallup W. F. McIlvain War Savings Stampa
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