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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1917

Page

3

Malaga visitors and Fort Worth residents visit local ranch

Mrs C Walker of Malaga comes to town with Mr Dol pan and a son, while L B Pinmore and his wife arrive from D ranch with a child. Mr yore, a ranch owner, is in from Fort Worth with plans to reside on the D ranch. Jack Rose from Roswell stayed overnight at Bates before returning home. Moritz and Nelson advertise Wall Taper with low prices.

C. Walker Malaga Mr. Dolpan Pinmore D. Ranch Yore Fort Worth Jack Rose Roswell The Bates Moritz & Nelson

Webster revisits after a quarter century on the plains

B Webster who was here twenty five years ago and freighted his supplies over the Habad, formerly tied to a Kansas City concern, arrived yesterday with Bill Luk after traveling the plains.

B. Webster Kansas City Plains Bill Luk

Bates family heads to ranch with ranger service man

Willard Bates leaves this morning for the ranch with Mrs. Marvin Smith and their son Zane. They are visiting the brother Scott Enid's family and will stay for a time. Mr. Smith works with the ranger service and is very busy, so he seldom comes to town.

Willard Bates Marvin Smith Zane Scott Enid Mr. Smith

Local visitors noted during holiday season travel

L C and Fred Gibson of Hope stayed overnight after traveling in the Gibson car. Dr and Mrs Deepp were called to Carlabad and returned the same day. They plan to visit again around the twenty fifth. C B Campbell left for Minco Oklahoma to spend the holidays and will return to the valley by January fifteenth.

L. C Fred Gibson Hope Gibson C. B. Campbell Tantargnt Minco Okla

Hemenway Family Plans California Christmas Visit

Minn Mary Hemenway and her brothers plan to travel to California Friday night to celebrate Christmas away from home. The trip will leave Mr and Mrs Hemenway with a quieter holiday as their children typically gather for Christmas.

Minn Mary Hemenway

Roberts Family Spends Weekend at the Hotel

W Roberts wife and B Joerts arrived from the plate on Saturday afternoon and stayed overnight at the hotel before returning home the next morning.

W. Roberts B. Joerts Plate Hatel

Wilkersons Move Into New Residence on the James Lot

Mrs A L Wilkerson has moved into the recently completed residence by E B Clark on the James lot, arriving with the last week. Myra Williams has secured the position of stenographer with Gartened Light Power Co and has served since the fifteenth.

A. L. Wilkerson E. B. Clark James Myra Williama Gartened Light @ Power Co

Smiths Leave for Roswell Visit Family

Mr and Mrs M D Smith and their child depart Saturday for Roswell to visit Mr Smiths mother Mrs Pilgrim and Mrs Smith winters and brothers They once lived in Roswell and have many friends There Mr Smith worked long with the steam laundry and KE B Clark will run the laundry in his absence

Ford auto parts and accessories offered by South Ermon Auto Co

South Ermon Auto Co advertises the most complete line of Ford parts and accessories in the country with the slogan Bring your Ford home, signed by C. Sikes, manager.

Ford Southerm Auto Co. C Sikes Mer

Congressman Johnson Enlists as Private in Army

Representative Johnson of South Dakota enlisted as a private in the regular army and was assigned to Camp He has not yet resigned.

Associated Press Washington Representative Johnson South Dakota

Mrs Alley Dies in Carlsbad After Stroke Stricken Life

Dora Alley died Friday night at 9 20 in Carlsbad at her daughter's home Mrs C H Shannon. She was wife to Judge Alley of Pecos who died about a year ago. Born in Mississippi she came to Texas as a child and spent many years in Pecos. She leaves two sons and four daughters including Howard Alley of Sierra Blanca and Mrs Harkess, Hall, Shannon, Miss Alley, and Fenton Alley. Interment was in Pecos after a weekend journey with family members accompanying the remains. She was a Christian church member and vineyard follower.

R. Dora Alley C.H. Shannon Alley Judge Alley Pecos Mra. Alley Carlsbad Mia Riley Minsianippi Lone Star State Nix Nummers Shannon Miss Alley Mra. Hargeon Fenton Alley Howard Alley Sierra Blanca Moadames Harkess Hall Misa Alley Carisbad Master's Christian Church and Vineyard

Presbyterian Sunday School class meets for Christmas program

Mrs K M Thorne's girl class met Friday after school at Mine Lillie Mae Nelson's home. They arranged a Christmas program and other business, enjoyed refreshments, and then returned home. All the girls were present.

K. M. Thorne Presbyterian Sunday School Lillie Mae Nelson Christman

Ed Lamb Heads to Pecos to Enter Aviation Corps

Ed Lamb travels to Pecos this morning en route to El Paro to join the Aviation corps. Mrs. Lamb will stay with her father Sam Jonen in Rocky this afternoon.

Ed Lamb Pecos el Paro Aviation Corps Mrs. Lamb Sam Jonen Rocky

Wanted One Platform Aseate by Carlebad Light and Power Co

A brief notice requests a single platform aseate for use by Carlebad Light and Power Company. The item must be accurate and suitable for installation. No other details are provided in the readable text.

Carlebad Light & Per Co

Largest stock of wallpaper ever shown in Carlabad

Molitz and Nelson advertise a vast display of wallpaper in Carlabad with contact at phone 285.

Carlabad Molitz & Nelson

Christmas Visit From Smiths Brightens Portales Family

Smith and daughter Mina Cora of Portales plan a Thursday Christmas visit pending holidays. It’s been years since Mr. Smith spent Christmas in Carlabadnd. grandchildren expect a splendid time. Mrs. Smith has stayed, so a family reunion will occur on Christmas.

Smith Mina Cora Portales

Indies Enjoyed Change of Climate at Palace Stay

Mrs Yarnes and her daughter, Mrs H G Pringle and Dorothy, have spent over three weeks at the Palace for a climate change and will return to Mobile, Alabama for Christmas. The Indies are pleased with their visit and may come back to New Mexico later.

Mra Yarnes H Er H. G. Pringle Dorothy Mobile Alabama New Mexico

Relatives Describe Dr Lackey Meeting and Army Hopes

Frank Kindel and Harry McKim write of meeting Dr Lackey in San Antonio who helped them. They join the Kelly Aviation squadron on Friday December 14 and recall a wish to be in the revolving chair after a demanding duty. Riley Dean visits Uvalde for an exam while John Kubat travels toward the sands to purchase a ranch.

Frank Kindel Harry McKim Dr. Lackey San Antonio Kelly Aviation Squadron Riley Dean Uvalde John Kubat the Sands

Unclear Text: Carriage Accident Near Bridge

A damaged report describes Mrs Walter and Mr Simpson driving home when a horse bolted after tapping. A bystander Mr Merchant attempted to check the horse near a bridge, the buggy overturned, both riders were bruised but not seriously hurt, and Mr Merchant gave them a lift home. An unrelated line advertises turkeys and a phone number.

Re Daxhed Hrhige Mrs. Walter Mr W Simpson

Turkeys and family mix in Owls country report

Unclear OCR text notes Mr and Mrs W A Roberts in Owls country handling turkeys. Mentions Ray Soliday in Gainenville with measles and Mrs Soliday and baby in Wichita Kan with Mr Soliday undecided about holidays. Fragmentary and uncertain details.

W. A. Roberts Owls Country Ray Soliday Gainenville Mrs. Soliday Baby Wichit Kann Mr. Soliday

Local recruits and deserting volunteers amid draft pressures

Allen Jones failed to depart for El Pano due to a recruiting office date and no more volunteers. Warren, sidelined by eczema, remains in town with plans to join the Army quartermaster. A diamond stud pin is mentioned as a prize or reward in the muddled text.

Allen Jones el Pano Mr. Jones Ural Boyd Morass

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congressman Johnson District Court Ronwell New D. Stennin Jr Tom Stennin Carlsbad Bakery A. J. Cupp Oliver & Hines Dodge Bros., Chalmers and Franklin W. F. Milvain Mr Davin Sweet Shop Mon Warren Eexema the Public Utilities CO
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