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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1917

Page

3

Local News Brief from Frijole Residents and Visitors

Green McComb from Frijole is in town today for three or four days and is better this morning. Jim Baker, ill at the rron Sanitarium, is improving daily. A C Nutt visiting Lovington overnight with Bates. Allene Reed brought in for medical treatment is much better today. Ed Carter at the farm spends time with the family. Fannie Mae Baird works at the courthouse transcribing Lea county records. Mrs Ross Mitchel west of town stand pipe was admitted to Eddy county hospital yesterday. Josie Queen of Malaga, here for dental work, was escorted by Mr and Mrs John Queen and Nettle McCullough.

Little Allene Reed Ross Mitchel Eddy County Hospital Josie Queen Malaga John Queen Nettle McCullough

Local residents noted in Roswell area visits and events

Mrs. Jennie Wallace returned to Roswell after visiting her daughter Marian Walker and family. Mrs. M M Everett prepares to leave for Obine Tennessee with her son J D Everett, who runs a candy stand. Lathrop to give a canning demonstration at 8:30 Thursday morning at the High School and Friday afternoon on cooking. community interest mentioned.

Jennie Wallace Mra Marian Walker JM. KB. Wilson Will Calton Roswell Misa Lathrop

Sermon Subject at Christian Church This Sunday

The church lists a sermon titled The Unjust Steward for Sunday July 22 and a night service featuring Bech Men and Lazarus.

Christian Church Lazarus

Local Resident Recovers After Operation at Eddy Hospital

Mrs. Hubert Ryan underwent a fan operation at Eddy Hospital Saturday and was quite ill Sunday and Monday but is doing nicely today. Frank Laverty, son of J. B. Laverty, arrived from Clifton Anna last night and will visit his parents before returning to work in Clifton.

Hubert Ryan the Eddy Hospital Frank Laverty J. B. Laverty Clifton Anna Frank Sheriff's Office

Cemetery Association Meeting Announced For Thursday

A meeting of the Cemetery association will be held tomorrow at four o'clock at Thorne's Furniture store with a full attendance solicited.

Cemetery Association Thorne’s Furniture

Readable fragments hint at local social notes and travel plans

The clipping mentions tailoring values for a fall and winter line, local dealers, and individuals such as Mrs. Garvin Smith Zane Simmons families at Will Simmons ranch, and plans to visit Douglas Arizona. It notes travel by Ford and possible relocation, with Irish remarks woven in.

Postmaster Absences Puzzling Local Office Hopeful Return

Assistant Postmaster Tom Hill, absent from the office daily for a month, plans to return to his hometown and be present at the office on the 20th, with a note about his residence and ongoing commitments.

Tom Hill Ant

Little Miss Louise Parks Visits Loving Grandparents

Louise Parks travels to Loving to visit her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Wallis after a week with her aunt Mrs Claude Farris and Miss Najoma Wallis.

Louise Parks Claude Farris Najoma Wallis Mrs. Wallis

Women hear Miss Lathrop on food values and substitutes

A well attended gathering at the Clarence Dell home heard Miss Lathrop discuss different food values and various substitutes. About twenty ladies attended the afternoon meeting yesterday.

Clarence Dell

Local Frontier Family Visits Town Distinctly

J D Forehand cattle scout from Black River travels with wife Mrs Forelu Iso and their son Arthur visiting town today. Mrs Forehand spends the day with neighbor Mrs Julian Smith.

J.D. Forehand Black River

Monument visitors arrive with Ruby Knowles to assist store

L. W. Knowles J. W. Linam and son Virgil of Monument were in town yesterday and plan to return today with Miss Ruby Knowles who may stay a few months to help at the store. She is an experienced clerk who has lived at Monument.

L. W. Knowles J. W. Linam Virgil Monument Ruby Knowles Ruby

Mrs Halsey and relatives plan Pacific coast visit

Mrs Arthur House's mother Mrs L B Halsey and sisters Miss Katharine Halsey and Mrs Harry Burnett expect to depart tomorrow via Pecos for an extended visit on the Pacific coast. The party has prior Carlsbad visits and enjoys friendly reception from their hosts.

Arthur House Halsey Katherine Halsey Harry Burnett Pecos Pacific Coast Carlsbad

New Fall and Winter Tailoring Line by Ralph The Cleane

Drop in to see Ralph The Cleane Ed. V. Price and Co. unveil their new fall and winter merchant tailoring line. Shoppers are invited to preview fabrics cuts and ready to wear options.

Ralph EM. V. Price and Co the Cleane Ed. V. Price and Co

Studebaker Four Car Seen On Black River Road

A local report notes a Studebaker four car in view on Black River Road as Dee Areey observes the scene with a rising river level nearby.

Dee Areey Black River Studebaker

Local notices and market prices from Carlsbad town

T C Johnson now traveling inspector for Santa Fe recalls his town ties as he visits with friends. Vernon Middleton returns to Queen with uncle Lee Middleton after a brief town stay. Alfalfa in Carlsbad hits record prices at 20.00 per ton delivered, beans rise to 16 cents per pound, while butter cheese coffee stay steady. Mrs Haskell of Vancouver leaves after a month visiting her sister Mrs Jones.

T. C. Johnson The Santa Fe Tom Carliad Pecos Valley Carlsbad Haskell Vancouver Washington J. M. Jones

Ranch visit brings a lively social whirl this week

Mrs Will Fenton and accompanying guests from the Fenton ranch visited town yesterday. The group enjoyed several dinners and a Sunday chicken dinner at the ranch. The party included Mrs Dick Bates Modine Zeepha and Mrs Nurne with Mrs Lusk joining to add to the lively activities and crochet chatter.

Will Fenton Dick Bates Modine Zeepha Nurne Fenton Ranch Rs. Merae Will

Cleaning and Pressing Services Advertised in American Staant Press

An advertisement describes cleaning and pressing services offered in the twentieth century style. It highlights a Mrs. Nurse known for her “Tadies' war RALPH” cleaning and mentions her stay at Bates Hotel before returning to Dallas Texas.

Tadies War Ralph

Dancing at Dow residence honors Miss Marjorie Simpson

A summer dance for the younger set was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Dow in honor of Miss Marjorie Simpson, sister of Mrs. Carl Livingston. Music by the electric player entertained guests. Refreshments included fruit punch cake and ice cream. Readable guest list includes Misses Mai Simpson Frances Cooke Lillian Crawford Mary Lee Newton Lorene Powell and others plus Messrs McKim Jim and Chas Walker Blythe McCollum Bill Reed Ray Hill Paul Joy Mann Howard Moore Jack Hines Everntham and Robert Toffelmire.

R. C. Dow Marjorie Simpson Carl Livingston Mai Simpson Frances Cooke Lillian Crawford Mary Lee Newton Lorene Powell Jim Penny Lelia Christian Florence Owen

Mitchell girls visit camper amid uncertain trip

Little Misses Florence and Danny Mitchell travel Monday to stay a week with Dave Mitchell at a camping site by a mail route between cars. They may cut the visit short if the weather turns unpleasing. Mr and Mrs Tibbitts are guests in Carlsbad. Richard Westaway drives a new Studebaker 4, sold exclusively by Roman Ohne.

Florence Danny Mitchell Dave Mitchell Blue San

Examiner Urges State Banks to Join Association

Bank Examiner George H. Van Stone left for the El Paso and Southwestern route to report on state banks. He cites a total surplus of about 8444,000 across 68 banks and notes 29 banks with higher surpluses. He argues that current banking laws and supervision align state banks with national standards.

Santa Fe George H. van Stone el Paso and South‘western

Also Mentioned on This Page

Green McComb Frijole Mrn Jim Baker Rron Sanitarium A. C. Nutt Lovington Bates Ed Carter Fannie Mae Baird Court House Lea County Playerphone Victor Columbia Pathe Edision Records R. E. Dick Just Milwaukee Milady Chocolates Sweet Shop Ray V. Davis Ira Queen Coun Bass Vivian Douglas, Ariz Tom Bass Vernon Middleton Queen Lee Middleton Vernon Avalon Galupe Enor Rexall Store Mrs. Tibbitts Richard Westaway Roman Ohnemus HOT Point the Public Utilities Co
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