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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1918

Page

3

Local News Roundup From Midland Carlsbad and Area

Judge 8.10 notes Stennishan return from Midland Texas. Mr and Mrs W J Barber arrive from the ranch for business in Carla bad. C V Rosson from Loving county seat yesterday. L A Swigart leaves Carlsbad for his ranch east of Roxwell. Hon T H Dow and stenographer Mixa Lovett back from business trip. Myrtle Ward headed to Austin Texas to visit army mechanic. James Tulk and son back from plains ranch and staying home north city. Shanton family back from lower valley after thirty acre cotton contract. Harvey reports the work was hard.

James Tulk and Son June Jack Shanton Harvey

Local residents plan Northern trip and ranch cattle moves

Mrs Martha Livingston and Mr Carl Livingston consider a trip to the northern part of the state with possible extension to California. Mr and Mrs J R Harkey are in town from their ranch below town. Mr Harkey recently returned from Red Rock Oklahoma where he shipped much of his cattle to pasture.

Martha Livingston Mere Carl Livingston California Mra. J. R. Harkey Mr. Harkey Red Rock Oklahoma

Scouts Sell Tickets For Benefit At Airdome

The Boy Scouts circulated today selling tickets for a benefit performance to address a Monday debt at the Airdome. They reported good reception and deserve the support from the community.

Airdome

Repairs Adopted for House Now Rented by A L Alinger

The house owned by W L Sullivan, formerly occupied by George Price and family, will undergo repairs and then be occupied by A L Alinger, who has already rented the residence.

W. L. Sullivan George Price and A. L. Alinger

Prospects for Early Return of Mrs Smith Rise

A letter from the resident physician at the State Hospital for the Insane reports excellent prospects for Mrs. Smith's early return to her home in this city.

Ted Smith State Hospite For the Vegas

Pratt Indicates Grace Church Services Cancelled

Rev. F. W. Pratt asks the Current to note there will be no services at Grace church tomorrow. We are glad he is convalescing as rapidly as possible in the hot, dry weather.

F. W. Pratt Grace Church

Ussery Ranch Guests Report Dry Weather Near Castile Draw

Misses Christine Barnes and Macie Ussery with Huling Ussery and J T Rader visited from the Ussery ranch near the point yesterday afternoon. Mr Rader ranches near Castile Draw. All report exceedingly dry weather.

Christine Barnes Macie Ussery Huling Ussery J.T Rader Ussery Point

Plumber and contractor arrive from Lovington

J Toffelmire and George Wood came in last night from Lovington. Toffelmire is the contractor who did the jail work at the Lea County county seat. Wood is the plumber for Roberts Dearborne, who has been installing the plumbing.

J. Toffelmire George Wood Lovington Toffelmire Lea County Mr. Wood Roberts Dearborne

Miss Jesse Johnson Returns From Vacation in Galveston

Miss Jesse Johnson returns from a summer vacation spent with her sister in Galveston Texas. She laid over at Clovis and traveled home in the company of Miss erm and Prosecuting Attorney we.

Jesse Johnson m@ sister Galveston Texas Miss Johnson Clovis Miaserm

Bachelor Girl Picnic By Presbyterians Guild

Eight Guild members and three patrons plus supper, traveled east of the river near Tansill Dam for a picnic and swim. The group included Jeanie Lowry Jennie Linn Wilma Nutt Myre Williams Dorothy White Lucille McKnveley Maude Jones and Blox Jones. Patronesses were Meadamen Hemenway R M Thorne and Bal linger.

Girls’ Guild Presbyterian Church Tansill Jeanie Lowry Jennie Linn Wilma Nutt Myre Williams Dorothy White Lucille McKnveley Maude Jones Nox Jones Meadamen Hemenway R. M. Thorne Ballinger

Margare t Lea and CC Bonner announce August wedding

Miss Margaret Lea to wed CC Bonner at her Leadville Colorado home on Sunday August eleventh. Lea a former Carlbad high school faculty member. Bonner known in Roswell and Carlsbad areas. They plan to move to France for work after marriage.

Margaret Lea CC. Bonner Leadville Colorado Lea Carlabad High School Bonner Roswell Cris Ronner Cerlstad France

Albert Family Visits Roswell Area Friendships

Tilly Albert son of Mrs Ellie Albert of Roswell spent the night with the McCollum boys and headed toward Mian Arizona after leaving Carlsbad two and a half years ago. The Albert family is held in high regard by many locals from their time here.

Tilly Albert Ellie Albert Roswell McCollum Boys Billy Carlsbad Mian Arizona Albert

Weather report for Carlsbad New Mexico July 14

Government weather report from Carlsbad New Mexico notes local showers in the north end and east sections this afternoon or tonight. Skies become generally fair in the day, with little change in temperature predicted.

Carlsbad N. M North End East

Cottonwood visitors plan river fishing trip today

A Cottonwood party visiting town will be guided by Halbert to a good fishing spot on the river. The group includes Mr and Mrs J M Lusk Mr and Mrs A HM and son Mr and Mrs W KB Pardue of Cottonwood J A Halbert and Junior. The party hopes for success and a heavy rain on their return.

Cottonwood Halbert Mra J. M. Lusk Mra. A HM and Son W. KB. Pardue J A. Halbert Junior

Soldier son Bryan Mudgett reaches France

Mrs W P Mudgett received a card last night announcing Lieut enant Bryan Mudgett had arrived safely in France. The mother expressed relief after several weeks without word from her son. All interested in news from soldier boys.

W. P. Mudgett Bryan Mudgett France Soldier Boys

Lieutenant and Mrs West Rio to San Diego for schooling

Lieutenant and Mrs West and Miss Bobbie Williamon departed for San Diego after a telegram ordering Lieutenant West. Miss Bobbie will enroll in school this fall in Los Angeles or San Diego.

Mra Fred West Miss Bobbie Williamon San Diego California West Miss Bobbie Sos Angeles

Miss Mary Johnson to Hostess Role in Deming MCA

Miss Mary Isabel Johnson music teacher will leave Monday for Deming where she will be one of the hostesses employed by the MCA. Her cheerful presence will be missed here but the Camp Cody boys will gain from her hospitality.

Mary Isabel Johnson Deming MCA Miss Johnson Camp Cody

Miss Elizabeth Watles Plans Return to Dayton

Miss Elizabeth Watles visiting her sister Mrs Cul pepper expects to return to Dayton in a day or so. Watles is a teacher by experience but may try a different field this school year.

Elizabeth Watles

Mrs Hoyd Kindel to Return to Globe Arizona

Mrs Hoyd Kindel will leave for Globe Arizona the first of the week after a month visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T J Kindel west of the city. She will be accompanied by her sister Miss Nettie Mae Kindel who will enter school at Globe this fall.

Hoyd Kindel Globe Arizona T. J. Kindel

Reverend Deel to Leave for Texas Charge

Rev RT Deel will move to Texas to start a new charge early next week after packing goods. He has served as pastor at Tapitat church for six months and is described as a fine preacher.

RT. Deel Charee Texas Rev Deel Tapitat Pest

Fort Sim Houston Dentist Visits San Antonio Guests at Crawford

Dr. Pearson of Fort Sim Houston San Antonio Texas arrived yesterday for a brief visit to the John Merchant home in La Huerta. He is connected with the dental department of the United States Army and is staying at the Crawford during his town sojourn.

Pearson Fort Sim Houston San Antonio Texas John Merchant la Huerta Dental Department United States Army Crawford

Kernodle residence leased for year end by Dishman

Dishman is building a garage on the Kernodle set for Dugcan Rickman who has leased the Kernodle residence for a year end move with his family this week.

Dishman Dugcan Rickman

Mina Wallace to Spend Sunday in Carlabad

Mina Naomi Wallace will spend Sunday in Carlabad coming from her home at Malaka this evening. Mr and Mrs J Forehand are in today after ranch supplies and report nothing new on Baek river.

Mina Naomi Wallace Carlabad Malaka Baek River

Local Methodist group ships relief to stranded miner

Two boxes of clothing and books were sent yesterday from the local Methodist group to a miner who recently lost all possessions in a fleet incident. Organizers hope to send more aid soon.

Ikter

Mexican charged with sedition released for good behavior

Licas Cardenas, a Mexican charged with seditious utterances, appeared before Federal Commissioner Mellvain. After the hearing he was turned loose temporarily with orders to report as directed and to maintain good behavior. he lives at Loving with a family.

Licas Cardenas Federel Mellvain Cardenas

Weasley Whe Son of Mr and Mrs. Jess Whete

Article notes a child named Weasley Whe son of Mr and Mrs. Jess Whete with a mention of a residence on Manmeda Street. The readable text records a family notice or social item centered on the Whete family home.

Weasley Mr. and Mere Jess Manmeda Street

Burning Torch Aims to Halt Webbing in Cottonwood Trees

Citizens note worms weaving webs in cottonwood trees along streets and call for action. A determined man carrying a burning torch is regarded as the best cure to destroy the infestation.

Messages From a Navy Enlistment and a Family Farewell

A telegram from Claude Holloway reports passing the final navy enlistment exam and departure for California. In Missouri, Mrs. Hoyd Baker and eight year old Cecil plan to leave Tuesday for St. Louis for Cecil’s paralyzed limb treatment at an Orthopedic Institute before visiting Kentucky and returning home.

Cartebad Claude Holloway Navy California Biddy County Hoyd Baker Cecil St. Louis Mra. Baker Orthopedic Institute Little Cecil Kentucky

Mrs Jomen Monroe Wright Heads to Arkansas for Visit

Mrs Jomen Monroe Wright left Thursday for Arkansas to spend the remainder of the year with Mr Wright's parent. She plans to return in the fall.

Jomen Monroe Wright Thorsday Arkansas Wright

Raymond Livingston in Town From Hudson Ranch

Raymond Livingston of White Metal visits town today from the Hudson ranch where he is employed.

Raymond Livingston White Metal Hudson Ranch

Foreman M. Lewis Registers at Malace Hotel

M. Lewis, foreman of the oK ranch located about forty seven miles south of town, registered at the Malace hotel.

M. Lewis Malace Hotel

Roswell Adjuster Seeks Jamson Fire Victim Details

Robert Kellahan of Roswell, an insurance adjuster, is in town to gather facts about Jamson who was injured in the recent fires.

Robert Kellahan Roswell Jamson

Traveling Grocery Store Promises Fresh Goods Next Monday

Advertiser JACK HOOPER declares My Traveling Grocery Store will set up next Monday with onions and other produce. He teases a tempting in-town event, inviting shoppers to visit the corner for sacks and fresh groceries amid lively local promotion.

Hindenburg Garden of Eden Jack Hooper

Lost tools between Carlebad and Loving

A reward is offered for the return of a set of auto tools lost on the road between Carlebad and Loving. The item includes a wheel jack pump inner tube wrench and related small tools. Liberal reward.

Carlebad Loving

E. L. Bogle Heads to Crawford Ranch for Short Stay

E. L. Bogle, formerly a guest at Crawford, left today for a ranch retreat planned as a brief respite.

E. L. Bogle Crawford

Carr Business Visitor in Carlsbad

W. OR. Carr of Grand Falls Texas travels to Carlsbad on business and stays at the Crawford hotel during his visit.

W. OR. Carr Grand Falls Texas Carlsbad Crawford

Bates family to leave Eddy County Hospital tonight

Mrs. Les Bates and her young son plan to depart Eddy County Hospital tonight while Mr and Mrs Dates move into the O Connor house north of the park for the rest of the summer.

Les Bates Little Son Eddy County Hospital O'Connor

Miss Jessie Lowry Cashier at the Crawford Hotel

Miss Jessie Lowry holds the position of cashier at the Crawford hotel, as reported in local notices. The brief item confirms her role without additional context or events.

Jessie Lowry Crawford Hotel

Rain-seeking Farmers Simeon Webster and W. B. Wil in Otis Area

Simeon Webster and W. B. Wil, both farmers from the locality, are in town today and anxiously await rain from near Otis as dry conditions persist.

Simeon Webster Tod W. B. Wilon Otis

Job Printing Service Promises Quick Current Updates

A local printer offers to handle all job printing needs and promises to deliver current updates along the way. The note invites businesses to rely on their quick turnaround and reliable service for printed materials.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stennishan Midland W. J. Barber C. V. Rosson L. A. Swigart Roxwell Fh. C. Dow Mixa Lovett Pointe Mins Myrtle Ward Austin McHanical Department of the Army W. F. McIlvain Insurance Bachelor Girla’ Piontio Ray V. Davis Sketh— Swigart & Prater HTC Postoffice Harry Woodman
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