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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1918

Page

3

Local Society and Medical Notices From Otis and Surrounding Area

Emily Hardy of Otis visits week end guest Louise Moore. Leonard Jones had a minor operation at Sisters hospital yesterday and will recover in days. Mrs George Stone of Lower Valley had an operation at Sisters Sanitarium and rests well. Presbyterian church services include Lord's Supper in the morning and Community Worship at the Air Dome in the evening. Mrs Bertrand Wood traveled from Lakewood and left for Miami Arizona to reside. Walter McDonald and family from Lakewood plan to return home soon.

Leonard Jones Sisters’ Hospital George Stone Lower Valley Sisters’ Sanitarium Presbyterian Church Airdome Bertrand Wood Lakewood Miami Arizona

Mrs Will A Martin to Visit Carlsbad Friends

Mrs Will A Martin is expected to arrive in Carlsbad today or tomorrow to visit her school friend Mrs Bert C Rawlins. She is en route to El Paso from a long visit with friends in Oklahoma. The violinist may perform bore music while in town if persuaded.

Will A. Martin Carlsbad Bert C. Rawlins Martin el Paso Oklahoma

Carlsbad Men Rally for Blacksmith Instructor Post

Joe Hersog reports he is likely to be chosen as a blacksmith instructor in Austin. He notes blacksmiths are scarce with about eight qualified experts among 900. Hersog and Jake Rubaugh, both Carlsbad natives, work at the same forge.

Joe Hersog Carlsbad Austin Jake Rubaugh

Local Teacher Earns BA After Accelerated Course

Mrs. Mabel B. Polk finished her normal work at the State Normal Las Vegas yesterday morning at 10 o clock and earned the letters B A by completing a four year course in three. She taught the primary grade in Carlsbad for two years and will return to teach that grade next year. Nee will arrive tomorrow or Sunday. Mrs. J F Allison returned Thursday from a visit to Mrs. J A Falke Blue Springs where she had been since Saturday and met with pleasant hospitality during the weekreaders

Mabel B. Polk State Normal Las Vegas J. F. Allison J. A. Falke Blue Springs

Thompson Brothers Reported Landing in France

Kenneth Thompson, brother of Cary Thompson, a cattle buyer, is among the boys reported to have landed in France. Mrs. Thompson returned from San Antonio to her ranch near the Dallas area after her son departed.

Kenneth Thompson Cary Thompson France Thompson San Antonio The D's

Mrs E L Loyd Takes Over Carlsbad Springs Hotel

Mrs E L Loyd has leased the Carlsbad Springs hotel and will run it as a rooming house with a few regular boarders. She is putting it in fine shape and will be ready for business tomorrow. Watch for her ad in tomorrow's paper.

E. L. Loyd Carlsbad Springs Hotel

Carlsbad Woman Donates Saddle Horse to Red Cross

Mrs A B Watkins of Carlsbad donates a fine saddle horse for Red Cross sale to aid war relief. Proceeds will support Red Cross work as Mrs Watkins and her daughters knit and assist at the Red Cross rooms. Her three sons serve in the U S Army.

A. 8. Watkins Carlsbad Sam Red Cross

Rainfall Report Graces Lower Valley Areas

A light night shower and a broader downpour blessed the lower valley while Carlsbad residents welcome the rain of the week though not reaching an inch. Avalon and McMillan saw no rain, Penasco area reports light showers, and clouds east of town suggested heavy rain or hail that night.

Carlsbad Avalon McMillan Penasco Here Carlabad

Middleton family relocates from Skull Valley to Circle

Pat Middleton his wife and three children arrived from Skull Valley Arizona and will stay in Circle for about three weeks. They are at the Mullane Dance hall today and may move toward Queen soon. They stored household goods on leaving Eddy County and will arrange shipment once settled. Middleton says they fled Arizona and do not regret leaving Eddy County.

Pat Middleton Skull Valley Arizona Cirlebad Mullane Dance Mr. Middleton Eddy County

War telegram reports Lt Flamm gassed and to be treated in U S

Mrs Roy Flamm of Artesia received a cablegram from her husband Lieutenant Flamm stating he has been gassed and will be sent to America for treatment.

Roy Flamm Artesia Flamm America

Dr Goodsell to address Carlsbad crowd on August 4

Carlsbad residents anticipate a timely war message from Dr W F Goodsell who will speak to the City Beautiful gathering the night of August 4 as learned by the Roswell News Current.

Carlsbad W. FE. Goodsell Goodsell Roswell

Soladey Piano Duet At Methodist Sunday School

Mr and Mrs Ray Soladey will perform a piano duet at the Methodist Sunday school next Sunday with a four piece orchestra assisting in the morning music. Everyone is welcome. J F Allison, former second hand store owner, will open a new and second hand goods shop in Artesia after loss by fire. He cannot find space in Carlsbad and will depart with his wife, whom friends wish well in their move. Mrs Allison leaves for Artesia tomorrow.

Ray Soladey Methodist Sunday School J. F. Allison Artesia Mr. Allison Carlsbad Mra. Allison

Stetson Leaves for Ranch Home on Black River

Stetson left this week for his ranch on Black River with Arthur Mayes on the return trip. His hand, previously troubled, was much improved at departure and is believed still improving, or he would have returned sooner.

Hen Stetson Black River Arthur Mayes Mr. Stetson

Post Office Worker Tom Hill Begins Annual Vacation

Tom Hill of the postal service starts his yearly leave on Monday morning. He plans to stay at home largely, traveling within the county and visiting Queen and other nearby places for short periods.

Tom Hill Post Office Queen

Milam Party Delayed by Plains Rain Heading to Lovington

Mrs. J. B. Milam and two daughters from Malay are in town and plan to leave for Lovington, but fear heavy plains rain may prevent their departure.

J. B. Milam Lovington

Loving visitors share a rainy afternoon visit

Mr. and Mia, L. W. Arthur and Ralph are up from Loving this afternoon. A fine rain fell there last evening which makes everyone feel in better spirits.

Mia L. W. Arthur Ralph

Otis Teen Finishes Twentieth Red Cross Sweater

The eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Galton of Otis is finishing her twentieth sweater for the Red Cross. She is thirteen years old and the task draws comment for its dedication and pace.

Will Galton Otis The Red Cross

Hanson Brothers Visit Town From Villa Grove

George and John Hanson, nephews of Earl Hanson of the Sweet Shop, are in town and will likely stay some time. The young men came from Villa Grove, Illinois.

George John Hanson Earl Hanson Villa Grove Mlinots

Scouts Meet Monday Evening For Athletics Interest

The Scouts will meet Monday at seven o'clock for an athletics interest. Rev. Walker of Pecos passed through town returning to his charge at Pecos from a business trip to Clovis.

Walker Pecos Clovis

State's Oldest Citizen Dead in Gallup

The oldest New Mexico resident, Mrs Stefano Brasa, aged 116, died at her Gallup home after a brief illness. Born under Spain, lived under Mexico, and died under the United States she witnessed Naplolean era to modern times.

New Mexico Gallup Stefano Brasa Braza Spain Napoleon Thamas Jefferson Hamilton

Fatal Injuries After Auto Plunge Near Artesia

Mrs. Kate Lawrence died from injuries after being thrown from a car on a Sunday trip to the mountains. The vehicle hit a rough spot along the Penasco river and she tumbled down a 30 foot embankment.

Artesia N. M Kate Lawrence Penasco

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs J B Allison

The Allison couple extend heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness and support during their misfortune.

Mra. J. BR. Allison

Red Cross Goat Brings Big Sum at Rock Springs Sale

R KE Taylor owner of the old J F Farrell ranch donated a goat to the Red Cross at Rock Springs Texas with plan for auction proceeds to aid Carlsbad chapter. The goat sold for 500 dollars and a 250 dollar check arrived for Red Cross use.

Red Cross Big Sam R. KE. Taylor J. F. Farrell Southwest Red Cros Rock Springs Edward County Texas Red Cross Chapter Carlsbad

Prine Algeret Berries Point to Abundant Jelly

Algeret berries are in prime season and plentiful for foragers. Mrs Rush Platt offers guidance on making jelly with minimal sugar, praising its quality close to red currant jelly.

Rush Platt

Seven boys reach El Paso exam pass list with one miss

Word from the seven boys who left for the navy final examination at El Paso reports all except Rohmer passed. The group will return by train from the south tonight to Carlabad where Moritz Grantham McKinney Pierce Gerrelis and Otto Matheson await orders at their homes.

el Paso Navy Rohmer Carlabad Moritz Grantham McKinney Pierce Gerrelis Otto Matheson

Mildred Walter Pending Homecoming From Las Vegas Normal

Mildred Walter, recently at Las Vegas Normal School, is expected home Saturday or Sunday after completing studies. She graduated in 1918 from Carlsbad High School and is described as an ambitious student.

Mins Mildred Walter Las Vegas Miss Walter Carlsbad High School

Rush Platt Aiding Car Recovery In Mountain Run

Mail carrier Rush Platt borrowed a car for Mr. Shattuck to finish his run then, with Tom Wood, retrieved the disabled vehicle yesterday. Platt reports rain in three places between here and Queen during the journey.

Rush Platt Queen el Paso Gap Mr. Shattuck Tom Wood Mr. Platt Here

Weather forecast for Carlabad July 26

Government Weather Forecast reports tonight and Saturday partly cloudy with thundershowers mainly in the east portion this afternoon or tonight. Temperature expected to show little change.

Carlabad N. M

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