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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1917

Page

4

Miss Lorene Powell Heads To Roswell Before School

Miss Lorene Powell leaves this morning for Roswell to spend a week with relatives Major BE Lusk before school opens. She has been active in Red Cross work and duties at home. A popcorn and candy sale by Milfred Fate's Sunday school class will be held on the courthouse lawn Thursday afternoon.

Lorene Powell Roswell BE. L. Lusk Lorene Red Cross Miss Milfred Fate Court House

Plumber Riley Nelson Opens New Shop Nearby

Plumbers Riley Nelson announce the opening of an up-to-date plumbing shop beside the P. A. Co set for September 1. The business pledges readiness to handle any job, large or small.

P. A. Co Riley Nelson

Acrey rancher C Mitchell in town with hogs and hog trade

C Mitchell from the Acrey ranch west of town transacted business. KE Rose cashed bags for dollars and a thousand hogs were bought from Harroun and sold as opportunities allowed. A car of hogs was shipped from Loving yesterday, with some hogs supplied.

C. Mitchell Acrey Ranch Rose Harroun Han Loving

Country Visit By McDonald and Claud McBride

J B Mra and Claud visited friends yesterday in the country, stopping by Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick.

J. B. McDonald Claud Mrs. Kirkpatrick

Alfalfa Seed Crops Began Threshing This Week

Mr Poteete visits to thresh alfalfa seed for Davis Stephenson and Hubbard. Dare has about 32 acres threshed yielding roughly 420 pounds per acre plus straw worth money. Stephenson plans similar output while Hubbard has 15 acres with unsold straw, dairy farms consuming it.

Poteete Davis Stephenson Hubbard Dare E. Stephenson H. D. Hubbard

Bert Leck Returns After Illness Missed From Business

Bert Leck who had been missed from his place of business since last Thursday came down this forenoon in a car. He has been quite ill but his friends are pleased he is up and around again.

Bert Leck Bert

Family visit to Loving with relatives and friends

Mrs Claude Wright and her three children stay with her parents J A Huston and wife in Loving and will visit Monday. They were joined yesterday by Mrs Jeff Roberts and the two children Edith and John who traveled by train and returned last night. Edith and Avanel are close friends and enjoyed the day.

Claude Wright J. A. Huston Loving Jeff Roberts Edith John Avanel

Little Early Riser Baby Born to Willis Family

A baby boy was born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Willis. Mr. Willis is a Joyce-Pruit Company salesman and hopes the boy will wake them up early. Mother and child rest well as names, whistles, and pocket knives are being considered. Other notes mention visits and local school instructor Mrs. Pearce, a welcome educator and musician, in Black River area.

Norning E. L. Willis Mr. Willis Joyce-Pruit Company M. C. Pearce Buster Emworth Otis Pearce Black River

Local Note: Hart Family Returns and Trout Arrivals

Floyd Hart received a box of fine Siberian crab apples by express from his father A M Hart in Brownstown. The Hart couple spent last winter in the valley with their son and will be well remembered. Collin Gerrella transported a thousand rainbow trout to Dark Canyon near the Thayer ranch after applying to the government. Mrs Gerrella is visiting her mother on the ranch.

Floyd Hart Express A. M. Hart Brownstown Hart Collin Gerrella Thayer Ranch Thayer Gerrells

Thorne’s notes on local visitors and travels

Fred Dearborne and wife drove to Roswell Sunday with Miss Lorene Connolly visiting friends in the area. Miss Connolly is a popular musician and singer in Carlabad and makes visits enjoyable with her engaging conversation. Arthur Linn and Milo Clark returned Monday from a business trip to Deming.

Fred Dearborne Roawell Lorene Connolly Miss Connolly Carlabad Arthur Linn Milo Clark Business Newsure Deming

Doctor Sees Ill Mrs Moberly in Lower Valley

Dr Lackey was called yesterday to treat Mrs E A Moberly who has been quite ill. B D Wright of Queen underwent surgery Monday at the Anderson Sanitarium for an infected knee joint after a horse-related incident. Needles were found in the knee tissue. origin unclear.

Pleasant Day Surprise for Mrs Herring with Ice Cream and Cake

A group of ladies from the Woodman Circle surprised Mrs. Carl Herring by arriving in two cars to help after her husband’s accident. They found her grieving over damaged furniture from a wagon overturn while moving. The day included dinner and cream and cake, with lively laughter and socializing.

Carl Herring Mrs Carl

El Paso Gap Wagon Trade and Moving Rumors

El Paso Gap saw brisk overland traffic Sunday with Luther Young George Isaac and Fred Bass assisting El Bass and his junk. A lively Monday featured numerous autos and teams around the town as locals talked of cantonments and faster trips. Johnny Stewart plans to move to Silver City and J P Thomas heads to Deming for work on the cantonment.

el Bass Douglas Arizona Luther Young George Isaac Fred Bass el Paso Gap United States Sam H. Hughs Johnny Stewart Silver City N. M Ross Middleton Bunch of Queen West Dog Canyon J.P. Thomas Deming New Mexico Selby Cox J. R. Bonine W. EB. Auto Carlsbad

Carlsbad Steam Laundry Promises The Sanitary Way

The advertisement boasts unbeatable silk shirt laundering by Carlsbad Steam Laundry, emphasizing a sanitary method and expert care.

Carlsbad

Harrells Plan Brief Visit to Jal for Several Weeks

Mr and Mrs Harrell of the same address are visiting in Jal and expect to stay for a few weeks.

Mrs. Harrell Im Jal

New Mexico Ahead Reports Show Energized Work Across State Group

In New Mexico a state organization continues its efforts through interviews and public enthusiasm. The message notes active members, a pointed leadership, and ongoing feed work alongside coverage from a national newspaper.

New Mex New York “Times Ood

Notary Presence Noted at Currest Office Swearing In

A Currest office swearing in proceeds with a notary public always present. The event underscores formal verification and legal procedure in a civic setting. Local officials observe the ceremony ensuring authentication of signatures and oath compliance.

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Soyce Pruil Co Acard Sant J. W. Armstrong Wis Armstron Mrs. Webber Bill Jones Rocky Mr. Webber Rona Kirsch R. M. Thorne Ray V. Davis
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