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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

3

Local News From Roswell and Carlsbad Area

Judge Brice visits for legal business from Roswell. Mrs. W. H. McMane to fill vacancy on Current force during Mrs. Asbury Moore’s illness. D. Gilmore from Fort Bilas recruiting for volunteers. B. McGuire and W. A. Work from Perow belt seek grass. J.C. Queen from Malaga Overnight in Carlsbad visiting friends and interests. Joe Plowman from Queen country visiting relatives in Malaxy. Jim Simpson and wife plan trip to Mineral Wells for health benefits, may stay longer if aided.

W. H. McMane Asbury Moore Jim Simpson

Peren Woodman and Family Visit Move On

Peren Woodman and his wife, guests in the city for a few days, departed last night for Amarillo to visit relatives.

Scout Meeting Announces Records and Merit Patrols

Scout meeting set for Saturday evening at the naval time and place to hear the records announcement and merit patrols. Sam I. Smith and John Can trell delivered 100 cows to J. F. Rurey at the stock pens. cows in good shape and Smith believes remaining stock will winter well with care.

Naval Sam 1. Smith John Cantrell J. F. Rurey Mr. Smith

Fresh and Pure Margarine Price and Local Personnel Change

Fresh and pure oleomargarine priced at 40¢ per pound. Joyce Pruit Co announces. R. B. Tracy has returned to Clovis to resume as engineer for Oat McCollum’s Pecos run after illness, going back to work yesterday for the first time in weeks.

R. B. Tracy Oat McCollum Pecos Han Clovis Oat

Mrs G Blevens Invests In Three Which Fles At Farm

Mrs G Blevens of the Right Way hotel invests in three which fles and plans to keep them at her farm.

G. Blevens Rightway Hotel Fles

Christmas Sale Promises Finest Toga and Holiday Foods in Carlsbad

Owing to illness Miss Reaves will accompany her mother to Mineral Wells for health. Miss Myrtle Harkey has been hired as second grade teacher to fill the vacancy left by Miss Markey. Roberts-Bearborne Home Co invites all to view their holiday display and line of foods in Carlsbad.

Mian Future Mineral Wella Reaves Myrtle Harkey Haa Mise Mise Markey

On sale at Bielbys Wrights Paney Nancy Mall Sweet Potatoes

A short sale note indicates Paney Nancy Mall Sweet Potatoes are available at Bielbys Wrights. The terse item lists the product and store without additional context or dates.

Bielby’s Wright's Paney Nancy Mall Sweet Potatoes

Genuine Aristocracy Topic for Presbyterian Pulpit

The Sunday morning sermon in the Presbyterian church will address Genuine Aristocracy as the central theme. In the evening a discussion on the Protestant Reformation will continue with focus on its distinctive doctrines.

Trapper Steve Ridings Plans Wolf Hunt Trails

Steve Ridings the trapper will move to the M L Waco and San Simon ranches to hunt wolves. He has stayed several days and vows to return with the bounty when he goes, a pattern that has followed his prior expeditions.

Steve Ridings M. L Waco San Simon

Heavy Freight Traffic Delivers Goods to Carlabad

Local merchants report a week of heavy freight flow into Carlabad with about eighteen to twenty cars unloaded since Monday, boosting trade and supplies for area shops.

Carlabad

Family leaving Hert Taw Ling home for Odessa trip

George Hates his wife and their young son depart this morning for their Odessa Texas home. They will travel by car and are joined by John Windham who accompanies them in his own automobile.

George Odessa Texas John Windham

Methodist Church Services Hear Sacrament and Conference

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered during the eleven o'clock service. The first session of the quarterly conference for the year will convene at three in the afternoon. Rev. H. E. Allison, presiding elder of the Ronwell district, will preach at the evening hour. Spee at nine at each service, George H. Givan.

E. Allison Ronwell Spee George H. Givan

Woodman family travels to Phoenix for six weeks

Harry Woodman his wife and son left this morning for six weeks with Mrs Woodman's parents in Phoenix Ark. The Carlsbad climate is praised with tropical imagery and orange trees amid holiday blooms.

Harry Woodman Mra. Woodman Phoenix Ark Carlsbad

Studio Work and Travel Plans Discussed in Odessa Visit

Fragmentary notes describe Davin and Kem painting and papering a studio both inside and out. John Windham organized the studio setup at Weavers garage and plans mention a two week stay or longer with Odessa relatives.

Ay Davin Partor John Windham Weavers Garage Odessa Tex

Toys and Christus Goods in Carlsbad Stores

A local retailer advertises a display of tune s and goods in Carlsbad inviting customers to visit Roberts Dearborne Howe Co for quality toys and necks.

Ivin Thurman Visits Black River on Wednesday

Ivin Thurman of Black River spent Wednesday handling business and collecting supplies, signaling routine local activity and commerce.

Ivin Thurman Black River

Dr B P McCormick Visits Artesia

Dr B P McCormick of Artesia spent yesterday in town, visiting local facilities and meeting residents. He spoke to community members and discussed regional health needs.

B. P. McCormick Artesia

Shattucks Visit Artes Overnight at Rightway Inn

Mr Shattuck and his son Oliver arrived from Artes and stayed overnight at the Rightway.

Shattuck and Son Oliver Artes

Clements Visit From Roswell Heads South to Gonzales

Mr and Mrs J H Clements of Roswell spent the night in Carlabad en route to Gonzales Texas for five to six weeks visiting Mrs Clements winters. They formerly settled in Eddy and ranchers in the Hope country for years and recall early locals. Sam A Smith and J Cantrell joined them for conversation. A Baptist ladies bazaar is announced for Saturday.

J. H. Clements Roswell Carlabad Gonzales Tex Sheep County

Doctor Glasier to Move Family to Carlsbad

Dr. Glasier and two children from Sioux Falls South Dakota arrive this afternoon on the two forty train to join the doctor and establish a new home in Carlsbad.

Mire Glasier Sioux Falls Carlabad

Wangler Recovers Quickly as Friends Wish Speedy Return

Mrs J P Wangler shows improvement and friends hope for a swift recovery. Bernard is visiting Malaga as a guest of VP M Hatfeld and family after departing yesterday morning.

Mra J Bernard Malaga VP. M. Hatfeld

Lost blue serge belt with fur trim return to Mrs Prichard

Lost Friday a blue serge belt or cord with fur trimmings. If found return to Mrs Prichard or leave at the Current office.

Drew Finder Hr Prichard

Sunday Christian Church Service Note

A church notice lists morning services at the Christian church with cordial welcome to all. It mentions a sermon topic about Elijah going up and a related evening scene.

Eljah A. Challetalke

Loving social Friday and hogs to Fort Worth noted

Mina Harriett Roxe hosted a Sunday dinner for her friends Minos Jewell Moore and Pearl Forehand from Carlsbad. The event included a river outing and a return to town for school Monday. W. KE Rowe of Loving shipped two fat hogs to Fort Worth.

Mina Harriett Roxe Loving Minos Jewell Moore Pearl Forehand Carlsbad Harriett W. Ke, Rowe Fort Worth Mr. Rowe

Town Sends Three Young Men to Army

Frank Kindel Harry McKim and Riley Dean left today for San Antonio Texas to enter the army. They travel by auto via the highway by San Angelo Texas. It is with regret we pay farewell to thee picked young men of the town.

Frank Kindel Harry McKim Riley Dean San Antonio Tex San Angelo

Holloman Arrival Sparks Local Talk

W F Holloman of Artesta arrived yesterday and remains today. Butter price note suggests margarine as alt with a quoted rate of 400 per pound. Joyce-Prait Ga.

W. F. Holloman Artesta

Goat Poisoning Hurts Family Pet Named Goat

Neighbors believe someone set a poison bait near John KR Joyce’s home last week. The angora goat, a beloved pet of the Joyce family, ate the bait and fell ill, prompting concerns about intentional harm to the animal.

John KR. Joyce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judge Brice D. Gilmore Fort Bilas J.C. Queen Joe Plowman Queen Country Malaxy Joyce Pruit Co Methodist Church Services Trallas Noel McMillan Toys Christus Baptist Ladien Just Narcissus Nyal Quality Store Christian Church Services the Sweet Shop Hhoyn the Public Utilities Co
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