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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
3
J B Oliver leaves for Lovington on Oliver and Hines business. J F Farrell buys a Franklin touring car via Oliver and Hine. J H Tulk and son Millard depart for a ranch. Mrs. Bill Lusk returns home. Lige Merchant visits Abilene for Thanksgiving events. Several residents travel to Roswell for Elks and social gatherings.
Mins Bue Alley of Pecos Texas and her mother Mrs Alley are ill with a paralytic stroke. Mrs C H Shannon is with them in poor condition. Howard Alley of Sierra Blanca and sister Mrs B H Hall of Big Springs came to assist. Doctor sees slight improvement possible this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Bob Richards arrived from the ranch yesterday and are staying with Mrs Pendleton the bride’s mother. They plan to reside in La Huerta.
Mr and Mrs F W Alston are here today returning from the ranch on the plains. Mrs Will Neill of Van Horn is an overnight guest in Car bad en route to her home.
At the Crawford hotel last evening a large dance in the elaborately decorated dining room honored Meaty McKim and Kindel, former Sweet Shop proprietors. Dr Jack Hines and Mr Bonner organized the event with guests in evening dress, lively music, and national color decor. A note of sadness mentions soldiers being called to the fight, affecting a few attendees.
Hien Dickson from the Coach ranch spent the night on his way home in his Ford. Ben notes a favorable harvest with a good bean yield and a strong cotton crop amid heat.
Mins Mona Hears returned yesterday afternoon from a pleasant visit in Webb City Missouri where she spent the past two months with Mr and Mrs Rich Sheah and Mrs Heard. Her parents were here and she left for the Highlonesome this morning.
KE L Tinnin sold this week his tranfte business to Ross Mitchell. Remember the Baptist ladies wear Saturday. The numerous friends of Asbury Moore will be surprised and grieved to know she is very ill with erysipelas on her face and will go to Eddy Hospital for comfort and care this afternoon.
Jack Horne appears today at a location on the Delaware after leaving his ranch.
Mr and Mrs T O Lyman of Loving are in town today for business and shopping.
In the Loving district several families housed and prepared meat for winter. Among those with hog killing days were Chas Rossen T C Wyman and Billy Hill during the week of celebration and storage.
The modern bungalow of M White of Loving nears completion with plans to be ready for Christmas holidays in their new home.
Mrs. J Williams of Malaga in Will Heaton is among Elks heading to Roswell this afternoon. John Wallis, recently recovering at home near Loving, shows improved condition. Walter McGonagil resumes activity today after a horse accident last Thursday leaves him with facial injuries and a draining wound.
The town’s young men answered the nation’s call to service with strong volunteering and registration. Volunteers or registered men must sign up by December 16, under the direction of the Army Recruiting Officer.
Tom J. D. Haines, president of the Dimmit County State Bank, died after a passing attempt when his car struck a wagon wheel, overturned, and pinned him. Survived by widow Alpha Barnes and mother Mrs. Mary Barnes, he built a $26 000 estate in Carrizo Springs during nine years.
Mrs Annie Moore hosted a seven o'clock dinner honoring milliner Miss Clark who plans to leave for home soon. Guests included Mrs J B Stetson Mrs Annie Weeks Miss Clark and Carrie Vaughn among others.
Wesley McClure long in Carlsbad with his father at the Carlsbad Bakery and later a mechanic at the Ford Garage left for San Antonio to volunteer his services to the country. He has been staying at the Palace for months and departed in the morning to join the effort.
An extra train went south this morning to Riverton with a load of cattle destined for shipment. The dispatch reflects a surge in livestock movement, signaling increased demand in regional markets.
Miss Hattie Baker accepts an ax operator position at the station, a development welcomed by friends who have followed her since she began working for the Santa Fe line.
Tom Ball and Mia from Vink country spend the day in Carlsbad looking after bum Inews.
G Shelby, who had spent months in California, returned to Shelby City recently, called back by local views on his later actions and plans.
Attorneys LL. EB. Ferree and Wy lie Hagedale of Artenti are overnight guests in Carlsbad and are returning today. Remember the Baptist-ladien hitwar Saturday.
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