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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1917

Page

4

Town trustees discuss Panett engine and well issues

Town trustees consider installing a Panett engine with a rented pump from Obnemus to irrigate run trees at the town well on the edge of town. The well is partially abandoned and may affect water supply, with a contractor testing the setup today. Neighboring note mentions aphids damaging gardens and practical control methods. Richard H. Buvins Jr and J F Stevens visit Loving ton ranch.

Tansillo Obnemus Richard H. Buvens, Jr

Forest Fire Flares Up Again Wrecks Timberlands

A rekindled forest fire on Wednesday drew ten to twelve men including Joy Roberts Ranger Grubaker and son Clyde and many locals to battle flames day and night. The blaze damaged timber and range, injuring Roberts’ eye and causing routine losses to properties and camp.

Jack Joy Roberts Ranger Grubaker Clyde Lewin Jack Scott Kim Lyons Oliver Shattuck Abbott Lyons John Walter McCollaum Marvin Middleton Manley Roberta

Local Visitors Reported From San Simon Ranch

Mr and Mrs Lige Merchant arrived from the San Simon ranch yesterday. Edgar Williams, a photographer from Lovington, is in town to sightsee.

Lige Merchant San Simon Ranch Yesteray Edgar Williams Lovington Toey

Birthday Party for Five at Sadie Wheeler Home

A birthday acair for five year old Sadie Margaret Wheeler was held at her home. Uncle Bill transported guests two miles away for games, cake, and refreshments, with a seven o'clock supper planned for grandparents and relatives.

Mins Sadie Margaret Wheeler Bill Sadie Marrar Marjorie Waite Ruth Craft Caroline Elsie Mag Ke Kircher Katie Josephine Fesler Mary Mullane Vera Sibyl Prewitt Trent Crozier Katherine House Helen Floasie Hotchkiss Ethel Wheeler Oln Loyd Edna Horton James Craft Alva Hotchsins Elmore Blackman B. A. Wheeler R. Ohnemus Mr. Wheeler Bill Ohnemus Ola Loyd

Lost heart-shaped key ring found at office

Found a bunch of keys on a heart-shaped ring left at the Current office. Owner may claim by paying for this notice.

Howard Moore Buys Hup Mobile for Outdoor Enjoyment

Howard Moore purchased a Hup mobile yesterday and plans to spend extra hours outdoors daily.

Howard Moore

Acrey Kuykendall Wedding in Rocky Evening

Edna Kuykendall and Clint Acrey, both of Rocky, married last night with Judge Richards presiding. The couple, and several relatives, were noted for a quiet ceremony followed by a gift shower at the Rightway hotel and plans to reside on the plains.

Edna Kuykendall Rocky Clint Acrey Judge Richards Roswell Ehman Texas Ben Ace Acrey John Acrey Mra. Clintey Sallie Coleman Mins L Kuykendall Alvey Kuykendall Florence Gardner Roy Cox Clint’ Acrey John. Acrey Rightway Hotel

Dance at D Ranch Honoring Local Ranch Men

The D Ranch foreman hosted a Friday night dance for neighboring ranch men and their families. A fatted calf, victrola music, and a barbecued spread of pick tea, bread, cakes, and pies created a festive scene. Mr and Mrs Walter Cale were praised as gracious hosts.

Danch Walter Cale

New Manager Joyce for Pruit Company

Snow steps up as manager at Joyce Pruit Company replacing the late L M Doerr. He has eight to ten years with the firm as bookkeeper and is noted as influential and reliable. Brother John Snow assists with bookkeeping during the transition.

Snow Joyce-Pruit Company L. M. Doerr John Snow

Horseback Riders Reach Old Trail to Mrs Shattuck Home

Tom Gray arrived from the ranch with a jar of tae stils and says riding is fine. Eva ina Russell and Lucile Farrell rode along the old Indian trail toward Mrs Julia Shattuck's home and returned, noting the views and valleys they encountered.

Tom Gray Evaina Russell Lucile Farrell Dark Canyon Julia Shattuck

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New York Express JOY DE Pruit CO J. F. Stevens J. N. Nevenger Cam A M & Oco—Insurance Acrey Kuykendall D Ranch Playerphone Victor Columbia Pathe Edison Records R. E. Dick New Manag Joyce Pruit Company
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