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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1917

Page

3

Local Roswell Visitors and Town News Briefs

Local notes report Scott Etter and Webster in Roswell, Miss Christian returning from Roswell, D F Jones registered, Mrs Callie King improving, James Tulk preparing for a ranch trip, Charlton L Lytton considering purchasing a home here, G Woerner returning to Knowles, W G leaves for country life, A M Hove of Santa Fe in town packing to Amarillo, Alfred Doerr visiting Carlsbad while his brother L M Doerr’s sister recovers, sick man’s father may arrive from St Louis, Mae Goerz visiting the Harkeys on Black River ranch.

Charlton L. Lytton Albuquerque Carlsbad A. M. Hove The Santa Fe Mr. Hove Amarillo Alfred Doerr L. M. Doerr St. Louis

Roswell News Briefs From Carlsbad Visit and Local Happenings

Town residents note visitors from Roswell and Abilene, a music night near the college, and a hardware store repaint. Families travel to relatives in Roswell and Lakewood, while local youths enjoy a flume outing. A new north city fence is planned with a windmill and galvanized tank project underway.

Dorothy McIntosh Returns From Roswell Social Round

Minx Dorothy McIntosh came back last night after visiting Roswell friends where she attended several social affairs in her honor. Mrs. Pulliam of Dayton was discharged from Eddy County Hospital and left for Dayton this morning. A Mexican woman, mother of a four day old babe, was brought to Anderson's canatorium for treatment. Vic Culberson, noted cattleman from Werro NM, attended the executive meeting of the Cattle and Horse Growers Association. Mesdames McCaleb Barnes and Mullane spent the day with Mrs. Henry Dickson at the flume and a picnic is planned under the trees this evening with town folk attending.

Minx Dorothy McIntosh Roswell Friends Anderson Canatorium Vic Culberson Werro New Mexico Cattle and Horse Grower's Association Mesdamex McCaleb Mary Barnes W. H. Mullane Henry Dickson

Impassable Through Sanda and New Barn Contract

Mr Hamilton has secured building contracts including a new barn at Lovington and expects no return between now and Thursday. A forest fire in Alamo Forest Reserve troubled ranchmen as residents helped rangers extinguish a blaze that reached Monttrick, then rekindled forcing more ranchers to battle the flames. The situation is especially dangerous for this time of year.

Sanda Hamilton Lovington Alamo Monttrick

Baby Roy Leon Improves Under Grandmother Care

Roy Leon, infant son of Lee Magsby, remains under Grandmother Anderson since his mother's death. The baby is improving, and relatives report burro’s milk feeding is yielding excellent results, with the community showing strong interest in his welfare.

Roy Leon Lee Magsby Anderson Burro

Scott McMahan and Artie McMahan wed in Artesian home

J M Scott and Artie McMahan, sister of Mrs Lewis Means, were married at the bride’s Artesian home at nine o'clock last night. Artie, known in Artesia and Carlsbad for teaching, will reside with Scott, a stockman and farmer who recently bought the Barburn place seven or eight miles east of Queen. After the ceremony in Artesia they moved to Carlsbad, then to their new home, with wishes for prosperity.

J. M. Scott Artie McMahan Artesian Lewis. Means Queen Artesia Carlbad Scott Barburn Carlebad

Civil Service Examination Held For Auto Truck Driver

An examination under civil service rules was conducted today in the government building. John H. Zimmerman and Charles A. May were in charge as five candidates took the test for an auto truck driver position between Carlsbad and Lovington. The exam, previously postponed, was only recently authorized and attended mainly by Lovington residents.

Civil Service John H. Zimmerman Charles A. May Carlsbad Lovington Fromington

Narrow Escape for Newkirk at Erie Chautauqua

A severe rain storm and tornado struck a Chautauqua in Erie Pennsylvania on July 1 forcing a collapse of a large canvas tent. People escaped darkness amid a rushing crowd with injuries. M and Mrs Newkirk narrowly avoided tragedy near Niagara Falls later that day where a car plunged over a 20 foot embankment into water. eleven lives were claimed and others injured or missing.

Erie Pennsylvania Mrs. Newkirk Mae Niiagara Falls

Three New Mexico officers join Leavenworth corps

Captain Earl Wilson Lieutenant Curley Dusen and Lieutenant Richard De Daugherity arrive at Fort Leavenworth to begin three months of training. All three are graduates of the New Mexico Military Institute Roswell and have recent border duty history with the First New Mexico Infantry and the Twelfth Cavalry at Columbus Fort Bliss and El Paso.

First New Mexico Infantry Leutenants Leavenworth Kang Earl Wilson Curley Dusen Richard de Daugherity Wilson First Mexico Columbus Dyson Huchita New Mexico Twelfth Cavalre Daugherity Twelfth Infantry Fort Bliss National Bridge el Pago Botheutenant Daugherity Lieutenant Duson New Mexico Military Institute Roswell Duson Fo Leavenworth Theutenant Duson and Weherity

Grant County Draft Registry Reaches 4077 Names In State Lead

The Grant county draft board reports 4077 eligible men registered under the selective draft law the largest total by nearly twice any other county in New Mexico. The combined lists with official aerial numbers were forwarded to Washington and Santa Fe, and the board completes preparations for the drawing.

Silver City Nom Grant County New Mexico Washinton Santa Fe

John Allen in Haseshame Trades in Mekitirick Region

John Allen of Haseshame conducted various business dealings from the head of Mekitirick and then returned home, as reported in a brief transactional notice from the town yesterday.

John Allen Haseshame Mekitirick

Church Services Calendar and Schedules

Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m led by Rev A C Bell Epworth League 7 p m Baptist Church calendar shows Sunday School 9 45 to 11 Preaching 11 to 12 Sur Sunbeam Mi 80 Junior BY 4 30 p m Senior BY 7 to 8 p m preaching 8 to 9 Wednesday prayer meeting 8 to 9 Women's Auxiliary meets on Thursdays Choir practice in the evening St Edwards Church holds services every Sunday at 7 am with Low Mass and English sermon and High Mass and English sermon at an unspecified time

Epworth League A. C. Bell Sur Sunbeam Mi

At the Christian Church Service Schedule

Bible school 9 46 a m sermon and preaching service to Junior C B 3 30 p m preaching service and prayer meeting every 7 30 p m all welcome D F SELLARDS

Bible School D. F. Sellards

Grace Church Morning Service and Communion Schedule

Grace Church observes Lord's Day with Holy Communion and morning prayers. The vicar leads services at the usual hours, inviting parishioners to participate in worship and prayer.

Grace Church

Too Young to Work Causes Factory Hiring Crackdown

Hundreds of boys listed as underage workers face scrutiny as registration and age verification measures tighten in New England factories. Officials warn of penalties for employers who hire underage labor and urge compliance with new timeworn standards.

New England Heontiae Tyr

To Keep Bi Bills Are Now In Ever From Thin Country Men

The fragmentary text references bi bills and fears among country men concerning military nerves. The readable parts suggest a political or military policy issue impacting civilians and defense considerations, but specific names, dates, or places are not recoverable.

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