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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates in June year ahead and six months in advance with a one month option and sample copies. It also states the paper is published daily except Sundays by the Carlsbad Printing Company and records historical post office details in Carlsbad New Mexico.
A brief editorial notes reduced advertising space in the Evening Current while promising continued telegraph and local news. It mocks submarine reports for three months and questions public fear and sensationalism in wartime coverage.
A July 16 1917 letter to The Carlsbad Current from WR Chapline Jr disputes a published statement about receiving letters from two brothers at the front in France. He denies having brothers at the front or receiving any letters from France and asks for correction.
Portales New Mexico July 16 D W Jones an overseer of state road work said two crews from Roosevelt and Union were operating and he planned to keep them until the state roads were in first class condition.
Mr. Jones returns from Guadalupe county after twelve days overseeing three or four gangs of workers on a two hundred mile stretch from Kernw Wn Mexico to Encino. He predicts state aided road projects will be the most extensive and permanent yet, with broad county distribution. Jones and engineer Mr. French urge county cooperation to secure more improvements and value good roads as vital to communities.
A memorial notice mourns Jensie Wallace with grief and faith. Friends near and far recall her lovely character and lasting friendship. The verse envisions a reunion in heaven and peace on the golden shore.
Roswell resident Henry Russell and A. Marshall passed through the mountains last Sunday rounding up a slacker. B M Raborn moved his family and stock back to the Canyon. M Sifford T Jackson and Clarence Hays returned to finish planting beans. J F Thomas delivered a load of chickens. A M Barron and family from the Plains visit relatives nearby.
The Clark Jewel Oil and Stove advertises 150 satisfied customers in Carlsbad and offers old oil stoves as part payment toward new purchases.
Deputy Sheriff Ofelio Silva was shot by Akin of Yeso near Fort Sumner New Mexico on July 16. Silva wounded in the left arm with both bones shattered and later taken to Albuquerque for treatment. Smith reportedly hid in a barn and fired as Silva pursued him harming another man.
H B Hening of the state land office will spend a week in Taos listing resources and attractions as Santa Fe pursues an extension line from Ute Park through Taos Valley to Santa Fe via Penasco Santa Cruz and Teauque. Builders of the Eagle's Nest dam plan a tunnel through the dam to avoid weakening the structure. The dam, heavy with water, is noted for its historic value and awaits the potential extension project.
In Zurich on July 16 a Vienna dispatch reports former Czech minister Herr Praschek telling the Austrian reichsrat that the hate of the world is aimed at Germany, not Austria. He urged Austria to detach from its German ally to seek peace and avoid sacrificing Austrian interests to German expansion and militarism.
Lakewood authorities announce a citywide cat registration program requiring each cat to wear a license tag and collar. Owners must also attach a bell and pay a 50 cent fee to the city.
Sunday school at 9 45 to 9 41 or 9 45 to 11, preaching at 11 a m, Epworth League 7 p m, Sunbeam Missionary Band 2 80 to inior B Y P 8 30 to 4 80, senior BY 7 8 Preaching 8 to 9, prayer meeting Wednesday 8 to 9, women's auxiliary Thursday monthly at the church, choir practice in evening. St Edwards Church Mass times and English sermons listed.
Bible school 9 45 a m Communion and preaching at 11 00 a m Junior C B 8 30 p m Preaching 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Cordial welcome from D F Sellards pastor Grace Episcopal Holy communion Lord's Day sermon at 11 o clock Services at local church for the Lord's Day with morning and evening components outlined in brief notices
Soldiers of the National Guard stationed at Elephant Butte arrested Robert Davis of New Mexico for fishing near the Elephant Butte dam. Davis was fined 25 dollars after a judge’s case, with an appeal to the county court. The action drew from the guard a note that the fishing did not deprive their amusement, but affected their food supply.
Helen Irene Lynch celebrated a birthday at the sanitarium with a pink and white themed party. She wore a white frock with pink trimmings and received several gifts including a diamond ring from Aunt Nettie McCullough. Guests Neebit Roach and Edith Lee Moore attended.
J. W. Arthur of Loving is in the county for document swearing at the Current office with the notary available.
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