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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1917

Page

3

Local visitors share weekend respite in Lakewood area

Mrs. Bed Stringer, a Lakewood faculty member, arrived yesterday as a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McLanathen. H. C. Kerr and Mrs. Kerr enjoy a view with Mrs. Kerr’s Hillsdale cousin Afra Nauck, plus Mr. and Mrs. Waldrath and two children. A second unidentified nearby couple also plans to spend winter locally. G. J. Teanes, a Knowles area rancher, arrived yesterday for a brief visit with the family.

H.C

Cunningham Family Moves to Valley Farm

Mrs. Joe Cunningham travels from Hagerman to join Mr. Cunningham and William. He plans to drive fine cattle to feed at the lower valley farm. Mrs. Cunningham went out this morning to check the cattle and bring them to town tonight.

Joe Cunningham Hagerman

Lovington Woman Spends Night in Palace Then Heads to El Paso

Mrs M B Tow of Lovington spent the night at the Palace and continued her journey to El Paso this morning. Lewis Ward Oliver Shattuck Ow ear Middleton and Abbott Lyons, all of Queen, were overnight guests at the Rightway hotel.

Mra. M. BE Lovington Palace el Paso Lewis Ward Oliver Shattuck Owear Middleton Abbott Lyons Quéen Quente

Miss Florence Fuller Plans Holiday Visit to Kansas and Texas

Misa Florence Fuller left last night for Junction City Kansas to spend several weeks with relatives and friends. She will spend a few days with her brother in Waco Texas. He may return with her to spend holidays with their mother and family.

Misa Florence Fuller Junction City Kans Waco Texas

Reed couple in town for shopping and business

Jon Reed and his wife from Black River country spent yesterday in town. John attended to business matters while Mrs. Reed visited Mrs. Magele Reed and did Christmas shopping.

Jon Reed Black River Country John

Dprah McNew Heads to Kk Springs for Holidays

Dprah McNew departed last night for Kk Springs Texas where he plans to spend the holidays.

Dprah McNew Kk Springs Texas

John Rackley Drives New Ford in Gate Collision

John Rackley operated a Ford and failed to stop in time, crashing into a gate post and damaging a light. He says he believes he will recall how to handle the situation next time.

John Rackley John

Mr and Mrs Marian from Gilman Arrive in Town

Mr and Mrs Marian and their young daughter from Gilman Michigan arrived yesterday and are staying at the Palace hotel. Mrs Marian owns the Tureman Marcus farm she has looked after, and they plan to settle here permanently and reside on the property. The report ends mid sentence about Marcus lease.

Mr. Marian Little Daught Gilman, Mich

Tucker and wife visit Loving relatives and grandchildren

RE and wife traveled from Loving yesterday to see their grandchildren Elmer and Chas. Their daughter arrived with them, and on the return trip they accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Jou.

Re, Tucker Wife Elmer Chas Mra. Weer Mra Jou

County Agent Flies to Artesia and North County

County Agent J W Knorr departed Wednesday for Artesia and northern county areas with visiting guests Professors Merrill Thompson Miss Woodruff and others from the Agricultural college.

J. W. Knorr Artesia Hope Merrill, Thompson Miss Woodruff The Agricultural College

Mrs Will Ed Carter Returns Home After Illness

Mrs Will Ed Carter and her young daughter May June have returned home after a several day stay. The little girl was very ill with tonsillitis during the visit.

Will Ed Carter

Good Citizens Visit Carlsbad Family Returns Home

Mr and Mrs L Forte and their two children Lee Roy and Lorra ine along with the Witte infant daughter are visiting Mrs Forte s parents Mr and Mrs N T Daugherty in Carlsbad They have lived in Dalhart Texas where Mr Forke worked for Will Purdy a furniture dealer before plans to settle in Carlsbad.

Carlsbad 3. L. Forte Lee Roy Lorraine Witte

City Council Meeting Tonight Prepares Important Agenda

The City Council will convene tonight at seven o clock under the city council name. Officials urge strong attendance as important business will be discussed and decided during the session.

Couneil City Couneil

Flowers' Opens For Little Men Santa Visit

At Flowers store a small party led by Mr and Mrs Cunningham visits the J F Flower shop today to see Santa Claus. The youngsters Claudio Loren and the four year old wear a warm cap sewn by their grandmother as they observe the event and the sign obey will Santa Claus to bring them in four years.

Santa Clase Claudio Loren Mr. Cunningham J. F Santa Claus

Elks Host Carlsbad Boys in Ronwell Banquet

In Ronwell this Wednesday Elks welcomed Carlsbad youths among them were J H Hi W A Poore W J Melivaim D Perry Will Fenton Joe Lark Aud John Hewett Jr Rob Rich Kinman and Chas James After initiation they enjoyed a banquet and other pleasures provided by Carlsbad brothers The group returned Thursday still praising the visit and the experience.

Elks Ronwell George Beckett Allen Stewart Jim

New Ford Deliveries Reported This Week

Among those receiving new Fords this week through agent C. Sikes are Mike Iribine who needed one badly and Joel Smith from Rocky who has also bought. Henry Tipton drives a new model while Joe Livingston purchased to travel to and from the ranch. Wil Purdy has a Word truck for furniture and other uses. E. R. Poteet bought one for quick trips and the cow man W. E. Puegard has a truck.

Howe Egent C. Sikes Mike Iribine Joel 8. Smith Rocky Henry Tipton Valley Joe Livingston Wil Purdy Han E.R. Poteet W. E. Puegard

J W Hamilton and Son Work Ranch Frontier Day

J W Hamilton and his son Lave are reported on the ranch yesterday engaging in day’s labor. The terse note highlights their presence and activity at the property.

J. W. Hamilton and Son Lave Mer Nthe Yeu

Methodist Church Bulletin Sunday School and Services

The bulletin invites all strangers and visitors to Sunday school every Sunday morning at 9:30 and 11:00, with teaching by the instructor. Senior Epworth League meets Sunday evenings at 6:30, and prayer meeting is Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Pastor George H. Givan extends a cordial welcome to attendees.

Epworth Lo George H, Givan

Mina Carter Visiting Hagerman Aunt and Family

Mina Carter of Hagerman is the guest of her aunt Miss Anna Carter and Mr and Mrs B T Carter for the weekend. She traveled from Hagerman with her father Rich R Carter who went on to El Paso and will stay until early next week on business. The child will renew acquaintances and enjoy the visit with friends.

Mina Carter Hagerman Aloe Carter Anna Carter B. T. Carter Rich R. Carter Rich el Paso Indy

Diamond stick pin gift from Sellers Jewelry Co

A brief holiday pitch urges sending soldier Noah a valued gift, recommending a diamond stick pin. The ad highlights a large selection at Sellers Jewelry Co as the preferred source for a keepsake that honors service.

Noah Sellers Jewelry CO

Little Mise Lucile Hayes Ill With Whooping Cough Today

Little Mise Lucile Hayes is ill today with whooping cough. Though not very sick, she will miss school as she rests at home.

Mise Lucile Hayes

Mr. Simpson To Leave Cariibad Power Expert Plans Amarillo Trip

L. V. Simpson, an expert with Cariibad Light and Power Co., has completed his work here and plans to leave tonight for Amarillo and later Pueblo, Colorado.

Mr. Simpson L. V. Simpson Cariibad Light and Power Co Amarillo Pueblo Colorado

Ranch and cattle change hands in New Mexico deal

L A Swigart, recently at Fort Sumner, returns with partners Gross to take over a ranch and 1200 graded cattle. Several hundred head were shipped from the ranch on the plains to the Port Sumner ranch, signaling a major livestock transfer in the region.

L. A. Swigart Fort Sumner Swigart Gross Sevral Port Sumner

Brothers-in-law try muddy road after rain halt

Jive McCollum and Pat Middleton, brothers-in-law, came down the road yesterday near Davesville in a rain-slick stretch. This is the first attempt along this route since the rainfall.

Jive McCollum Pat Middleton Dows Trou Daves Filver

Rye Knocked Out Eye In School Rock Incident

Heasie Shannon Me Little, daughter of Mr and Mrs Shannon, lost an eye at school near t Armory after a rock was thrown by Mack Haiiley while she and a friend sharpened pencils at a window. She stayed at school the afternoon, then her mother took her to a physician who pronounced the eye gone. A special inquiry from Roswell was coming this afternoon to tend to the eye.

Heasie Shannon Shannon T' Armory Mack Haiiley Roswell

Two Good Reasons For Mrs Lapaley Visit In Hanover

Mrs Robert Lapaley of Hanover surprised her parents by arriving that night to spend the Christmas hot days and escape an epidemic smallpox that is near Hanover.

Robert Lapaley Hanover

Butter price spike prompts switch to oleomargarine at 40¢ a pound

In a wartime era price notice, Joyce-Pruit Co advertises oleomargarine as a cheaper butter substitute at 40 cents per pound, urging readers to choose the affordable option amid rising dairy costs.

Joyce-Pruit Co

Pord Flight Clashes With Ground Swimmer Nest Plan

The note describes Tien sowing a nest trip in a Pord, claiming Rit and Kate fall behind as the Pord refuses ground hops and instead swims when unable to fit over land. The fragment suggests an improvised travel method involving a creature or vehicle named Pord.

Tien Rit Kate

Andrews Family Welcomes New Grandchild After Birth

A fine son arrived for Mr and Mrs Joe Andrews in December. The newborn weighed ten pounds at birth. The family planned a quiet celebration at home and anticipate a return to the ranch on Monday.

Hern Joe Andrews Ad Doe D. Harkey

Mr and Mrs Menten Gordon Visit at Jones Home

Mr and Mrs Menten Gordon and Mine Ada arrived from the ranch yesterday and are guests at the CG. ON. Jones home.

Menten Gordon Ada

Wright's Fancy Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes At Shelbys

On sale at Shelbys is Wright's Fancy Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes. Local store features seasonal produce including this variety, promoted as a fresh option for family meals and holiday menus.

Shelbys Wright Nancy Hall

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