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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1917

Page

3

Carlsbad Carload: locals and visitors in town

Local brief notes list Wilks Glasscock J B Davis and Dave Camp from Pecos H E Ewleston and J G Weatherly from Roswell Poet passing through to Pecon and a busy Carlsbad scene with Miss Ethel Smith Mrs Ralph Thayer and Annie Wilson. Two 997 train sections arrived from Clovis with delays and new international fall and winter samples advertised.

H. E. Ewleston J. G. Weatherly Roswell Pecon Bates

W C T U Meeting At Methodist Church Tomorrow

Miss Florence Watkins from Lone Tree visits town and Miss Naoma Matney plans to stay a week with her. Mrs. Watkins aims to move to Carlabad for her older girls schooling as W C T U members urged attendance at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at four.

W. CT. U Methodist Church Florence Watkins Lone Tree Naoma Matney

Miss Kirkpatrick Fills In Amid Company Turnover

Miss Kirkpatrick steps into an accustomed role as a company fills in for Mrs Rex Free while Mrs Freeman and her husband take a vacation. colleagues Pruit and others observe the reshuffle in the firm.

Miss Kirkpatrick Ste Pruit Company Rex Mrs. Freeman

Local People Travel for Officer Training Tests

Chas A May spent the week in Santa Fe taking the officer's test for the training camp and returned yesterday afternoon. D Jackson, the expressman, left for Santa Fe at night to take the same examination. Rumors place Miss Vernice Williamson traveling to northern points with possibilities of Albuquerque or Kansas City as her destination.

Chas, A. May Santa Fe D. Jackson Vernice Williamson Northern Points Albuquerque Authen Henlly Kansas City

Eddy County Teachers' Institute Opens Next Week

The Eddy County Teachers Institute will convene a week from today, Monday, August 1. John Stewart was in town from Dog Canyon with Jim Harp, who served as ranch-keeper while John spent a month in Arizona. Mrs. A. E. Stevenson expects a wife from Sayre, Oklahoma, and may join him soon. Mr. Stevenson, former owner of the Sanitary barber shop, seeks a new location.

Eddy County Teachers’ Institute John Stewart Dog Canyon Jim Harp Jim John Arizona A. E. Stevenson Sayre Oklahoma Stevenson Sanitary Barber Shop

Ed Burleson Seeks Rains After Ranch Return

Ed Burleson arrives from his Guadalupe mountains ranch and notes a three and a half hour rain period with heavy showers. He observes night dews and hopes for more rain, thinking it would improve conditions.

Ed. Burleson Guadalupe Mountains

Min ses Anita Jordan Grace Jones head to ranch outing

Anita Jordan and Grace Jones depart with Grace and Beulah Harbert for the Bill Lusk ranch to stay through the Lovington picnic. It marks Mixx Jordan's first ranch visit and expected gain in knowledge from the trip.

Anita Jordan Grace Jones Grace Beulah Harbert Bill Lusk Lovington Mixx Jordan

Sanitary Way Laundry Mentioned in Local Note

Mrs Earl Thomas came from Malaga Saturday night to visit Luther Thomas. She planned to leave for Cloutcroft this morning but postponed the trip after not hearing from Mr Thomas who left Tuesday for Fourine.

Earl ‘Thomas Malaga Luther Thomas Cloutcroft Olmning Mr. Thomas Fourine

Ralph The Cleaner's Displays EM V Price Lines

Vernon Clardy visited Saturday to volunteer but a severe wire cut on his leg prevented him from counting stock. The injury occurred while riding a horse over a year ago. while eager to go, he must stay home to provide for those who will travel. Mrs Nelly and daughter with Mrs Gray’s brother Fred Lucas and Frank Lucas, and Mary Ussery, arrive today from the Dan Lucas ranch with Miss Mary visiting recently.

Vernon Clardy Vernon Nelly Viratinin Gray Fred Lucas Frank Lucas Mary Ussery Dan Lucas Mary

Misses Campbell Enjoy Month of Entertainments

Misses Trene and Eva Campbell and relatives travel from Mineral Wells to Oklahoma City and Chickasha for extended visits. They have spent a month at Rocky with relatives and were entertained with dances picnics and dinners.

Misses Trene Eva Campbell Macdean Campbell Wright Kilgore Mother Campbell Mineral Wells Oklahoma City Chickasha Trene Eva Rocky

Red Cross Baby Born At Linn Home August First

The first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Lauer and of Jake Linn Arthur arrived early this morning at the AY hi Linn home. The newborn was greeted with affection and the family noted her Red Cross nurse title as a hopeful sign. Best wishes to mother and baby.

AY Hi Linn Lauer Jake Linn Arthur Red Cross Mother Babe

Mrs Queen and daughter visit from Masada in muddy day

Mrs Queen and her daughter Miss uugh travel from Masada to town today. Their Stude baker gets muddy from rain that fell in the area yesterday. Mrs Queen brushes off concerns saying the mud will wash off and she is not worried.

John Queen Miss Uugh Masada Studebaker

McCollaum brothers haul lumber for Queen festivities

John and George McCollaum carried two large loads of lumber yesterday to build tables and a platform for dancing on the 15th and 16th. They expect two more loads, while residents along the Queen area prepare to host what is described as the best time ever, reflecting Queen’s renowned generosity and hospitality.

John George McCollaum

Lovington Marriage Notice For William Lusk And Aud Lusk

William Lusk and Aud Lusk of Lovington are noted in a marriage notice. Mr Tusk has been visiting his or her parents, CN Jones and Mrs Jones.

Mra William Lusk Aud Lusk Lovington Mr. Tusk Mr and Mes CN Jones

Miss Willie Matheson Heads for Albuquerque

A clipped local note mentions Miss Willie Matheson traveling to Albuquerque likely to meet someone. The piece also praises Acad evens boys as top in the land, claiming they are winning laurels, and Carlsbad expresses pride in them.

Willie Matheson Albuquerque Acad Carlsbad

Let Ralph Do It At Twenty Century Way In Carlsbad

An American in Carlsbad contemplates effort and scarcity as he pursues a task at a famed venue. The piece muses on perseverance amid limited resources and cultural attitudes.

Ralph Carlsbad Adies Fane

Tourists Leave for Santa Fe Pleasure Trip

Joe Cunningham with wife and two children Evelyn and William McIntosh, Rom Holt with wife Kitt and Het Bra tens depart this morning for a pleasure trip to Santa Fe.

Santa FE Joe Cunningham Evelyn William McIntosh Rom Holt Kitt Het

Hammon Family Moves Into Christian Residence

Mr and Mrs John Hammon plan to occupy the home recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Ben Christian Mrs Hammon is expecting her mother Mrs Morris from San Antonio Texas to arrive today for a visit and to help set up in the new residence.

John Hammon Ben Christian Hammon Morris San Antonio Texas

Roswell Doctor to Visit Carlsbad for Throat Care

Mir Swearingin of Roswell New Mexico will be in Carlsbad on the 10th to treat diseases of the throat and related conditions. The visit offers patients access to specialized care in a temporary clinic setting.

Mir. Swearingin Roswell N. Mex Carlsbad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilks Glasscock J.B. Davis Dave Camp Pecos Carlsbad Stham George and Clyde Cook Loving Ethel ‘Mith Ralph Thayer Needmore Ranch H. E. James Annie Wilson el Paso Que Bob Richards Eddysunty Hospital da Richards Chdren Pendleton Green Heights Clovis Ralph, the Cleaner ALPH Rd V. Price and Co Holly Benson Wife BB Polk Web Texan Polk Goodyear and Firestone Tires Weaver’s Garage Sweet Shop Ray V. Davis Hte EM Price and International Lines RED Cross Baby Rexall Foot Star Pharmacy Rexall the Public Utilities Co
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