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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
2
A brief public notice from Carlsbad Printing Company stating a matter to be acted on April 16 at the New Mexico post office under the Act of March 3, 1879. The item appears in the daily publication with Sundays exempted.
A Saturday gathering of stock owners from across New Mexico aimed to unite under a general state organization to protect their interests. The meeting lacked proper notice, with calls for more public meetings to inform local stock owners and address squatters on government lands. The incident involving Mac Fletcher triggered relief among friends, while tensions rose over land improvements and rightful ownership, condemning those who benefit from unlawful occupation.
Pastoria, a Texan civic leader, supported a tax plan favoring land and equipment values while exempting notes. Proponents argued it would revive commerce and industry, boost bank deposits, and spur construction and employment, though critics warned about uneven penalties for improvement.
The Department of Justice announced no substantiation after exhaustive inquiry into reports that LW W in the west was financed by German gold. Several arrests occurred in the west of members of the WO W under Wilson’s enemy proclamation, but German sympathizers are believed no higher in this group than in many others nationwide.
Private Cashidiy of the United States cavalry was found dead beside a railroad track near the old Domine Jon mine with his throat cut and body torn by a train. An investigation is under way and murder is the working theory.
An Army program adopts an automatic shoe soler device to improve frontline footwear. French and American officers tested the system, noting shoes wore out in mud and stone roads, sometimes lasting only ten days. The design includes a heavy sole and overplating to extend durability for troops in France.
The first slacker case in this section was brought before U S Commissioner McIlwain. Two men were arrested in Orange County and brought in by deputy marshal Hl. One defendant remained jailed on 2000 bond awaiting a July 26 hearing. Wright faced charge of failing to register and posted bond for appearance in Santa Fe October 1. Amos Reeves of Monument and W H Licht were in town for land matters. Mrs Payne and relatives left for home after a short visit. other residents returned from Albuquerque and Karl. Company B members appeared satisfied.
Open meeting of local temperance organization at the Methodist church drew a full house. Mrs. Grantham presided, Mrs. Sell spoke on Christian Patriotism, and readings by Mrs. Dillard moved many to tears. Judge Grantham closed with a short address and a local collection was taken.
A mountain fire in the Guadalu region damaged terrain between Big Canyon and Double Canyon. Dozens monitored the blaze to prevent rekindling. Residents and visitors from Eunice Carlsbad Roxwell and the city pursued business and travel, with several listed names returning home or heading to ranches.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable for people with cows needing a reliable service animal.
Thirty four tracts of New Mexico state land were sold at public auction in Silver City chiefly to Grant county cattlemen. The western Grant county land ranged from 40 to 46 000 acres totaling 69 763 acres, fetching 298 192 97 dollars at an average of 441 dollars per acre with a 3 dollar per acre minimum. Highest price reached 15 85 per acre for a 160 acre tract of high fraction land.
Ambrose Lowenbrock known as Butch, president of the Tubac Jockey Club, plans horse races if weather allows Sunday under the club banner. Members Tom and Jim Cummings John and Bert Yous and J T Garrett prepare mounts while fans await a claimed Cowboys Union runner to challenge Lad ridden by Jim Cummings.
Department of the Interior Roswell Land Office publishes that Joseph W. Welch of Loving New Mexico filed for final three year proof to establish a claim on the land described. The proceeding before A R O Quinn Clerk of the Probate Court Carlsbad New Mexico occurs August 20 1917. Other named individuals include Hillman Queen Warren Crowder Oscar A Crowder and William J Stamp of Loving and Emmett Patton.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 8 p m Rev A C Bell pastor calendar lists morning and afternoon services at Baptist Church Seabeam Missionary Band Junior and Senior Y P U meetings and prayer time Women's Auxiliary meets monthly Choir practice St Edwards Church holds mass and sermon times with some garbled text in the source.
Bible school at 9 45 a m communion and preaching at 11 00 a m junior C B at 9 30 p m preaching on Fryar meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m cordial welcome from Pastor F Sellards grace church episcopal lord s day services holy communion at 11 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m on all other lord s days
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