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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1917
Page
3
The Keoater Club will hold a meeting tonight at the Commercial Club rooms starting at 7 30. Anita Jordan faces radiator trouble from a faulty machine and Frank Nymeyer plans to come up from Levin to oversee business. Wizard Bates travels to Blue Water near Weed for several days to tend cattle.
The World organization deputy arrived on the evening train to advance the campaign for new members in this city. Mr. McDonald praises the close cooperation with the camp members and reports the local group has surpassed 200 members.
Ka Commissioner Chas W Beeman of Malaga visited town early today bringing Bertie Beeman and Willie Jae Goff to school. They spent the weekend at home.
Prices posted for wartime bread at Model Market and Bakery list two loaf types: two pound loaves at 8 cents and one pound loaves at 13 1/2 cents, available wherever sold.
H. HIN, operator for the Santa Fe, resigns his night position to accept a job with R. E. Dick. Mr. Hill, who has served as night operator for months, is familiar with the duties and will fill the vacancy, with Miss Hattie Baker assisting at the depot.
R Stubbs former Kannas governor and his son Paul delivered the cattle and ranch to new owners at the D ranch. W R Mubbs left for Lawrence Kansas and Paul Stubbs headed to the Hereford Texas ranch this morning.
Rev. Mr. Pratt went to Pecos on Saturday and will return tonight by train after services on Sunday morning. H. Carver of Lone Tree was in town today. One of their young boys is ill with whooping cough but improving.
L. C. Rice, after months in Carlsbad enjoying the climate, will depart tomorrow night for California to spend the Christmas holidays and hopes to return soon after the New Year.
Friends report Minx Hattie Baker is in Carlsbad and has accepted the night operator post left vacant by J H Hill. The Carlsbad community greets the news with quiet enthusiasm.
In an address, McAdoo accuses forced tales by German interests of driving down liberty bond purchases. The statement ties German influence to the bond market as concerns rise over foreign manipulation.
Robert Telelmire left this morning for El Paso to enter the Quartermaster division of the army. He previously served as recorder of the town board and with Mr Mc Tivain as bookkeeper and stenographer. A high school graduate he is praised as one of the county’s best young men.
Hart Matheson left last night for San Diego where he has enlisted with the navy military band. Earl has led the local band and is a fine musician. He will be missed here but will benefit from the change and will see many Carlab ad youths, especially his sister Mrs. William Foote.
Friends and children gather at the Flowers shop for a seasonal opening. Children enjoyed a large balloon souvenir and completed several laps before the event ended. Many Christmas packages were sent out, signaling a cheerful start to the holiday season.
A crowd is urged to follow the chain to Dick’s as the shop touts hot and cold beverage options. The brief notes excitement around a new drink lineup and shoppers’ interest in seasonal offerings.
Gone to Texas to visit relatives in Austin with Mrs Jones. They will tour property interests in Kansas and California before returning. Bob Armatroph has been hired as the firm’s new bookkeeper.
Contractor RK F Toffelmire, based mainly in Lovington, visited Saturday with his son Robert who left for El Paso this morning after a short home stay.
Mrs Karl Hanson was discharged from Eddy Hospital yesterday and is at her La Huerta home with her two sons Robbie and William Cartwright. Hobbie is a small boy who plans to care for his brother and will call him Billig.
A local shop offers chocolates packed in redwood boxes sold at Dick's store. Details on varieties and prices are sparse in the readable text.
Aud and Sam Lusk are in town today after spending last week in Roswell and vicinity. They underwent the physical examination for third officers in training camps and expect to report about the Afth of next month at Camp Cody.
A. G. Shelby writes from Shelby City Kansas to friend T. E. Williams that his sister has died and was laid in the family vault. The sister was buried on Thanksgiving November 29. John Hewett Jr. departed for San Antonio Texas to enter the army, leaving many friends and his family hopeful for his return.
Nob Hunnick is making a trip to Lovington and will be departing today.
Howard Moore Chas A Montgomery Rex Freeman and Johnnie Snow went quail shooting near Rocky and returned with a number of fine birds and some quail on toast at a supper Sunday evening at the Bates.
Pete Donaldson of Loving suffered a broken leg when he fell from a horse Saturday. He is reported to be doing nicely following the accident under medical care.
Hilreath Boyd travels through New Mexico and Arizona seeking a better country. He left Longlan Arizona heading north and northwest and reports finding very good range during the trip.
District Attorney Robert C. Dow comes home from Roswell where court adjourned Saturday. Mrs. Dow and Mary Dow of Miami Arizona are to visit for the holidays, with plans to spend time with Judy and Mary Francis in various festive ways.
Jerry Roach son of 8 Roach from Otin accepts a position with Heoples' Grocery. He brings experience in the family business as his father has long worked in this line.
Henson Merchant sustained a sprained ankle during football duties after a fall in play. The incident sidelined him briefly as medical checks were conducted.
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