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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1917

Page

3

Dorothy Dick Hosts Local Party Tonight

Dorothy Dick will host a party at her home tonight. Bob Bruce county commissioner from Malaya is in town today. Mrs H T Bowls of Uvalde Texas is staying overnight at the Palace. Mrs B R Bishop of Artesia is in town for a few days at the Palace hotel. Tom Runyan and family spent the summer on the ranch and were in town yesterday. Chas Joyce traveled from Ronwell by auto and is here today.

Dorothy Dick Bob Bruce Malaya Mra. B. R. Bishop Artesia Palace Hotel Tom Runyan Chas, Joyce Ronwell

Carlsbad Steam Laundry Ad and Local Moves

Drs. Pate and Culpepner returned from Roswell after a consultation and operation. Sr. Carter and family are guests at the Palace hotel for a few days. They plan to occupy the Guy Reed residence.

Pate Culpepner Roswell SR. Carter Palace Hotel Guy Reed

Martha Livingston Returns From Extended Visit

Mrs. Martha Livingston came back last evening after a longer stay with friends and relatives. She toured various places of interest during the trip and enjoyed time with family.

Martha Livingston

Ranch search and moves anchor local families

John Acrey and wife moved out to a ranch yesterday with Mr Whiteads truck, storing furniture at Joyce-Pruit warehouse while seeking a ranch site. L A Helms family arrived from Texas aiming to settle, joining Mrs Placker’s grandparents at Mullane residence. Russell, Mack, and JF Farrell returned from a weeklong ranch search in the northern state with no definite location.

John Acrey Mr. Whiteads Joyce-Pruit L. A. Helms Texas A. Helms J. JB. Placker Mullane J.J. Russell Mack J. F. Farrell

Odessa merchant John Evans sees gloomy travel eastward

John Evans of Odessa, now touring the country by car, reports travel conditions are bleak and discouraging along the route seen yesterday as he passed through.

John Evans Odessa

Rough Dry Family Wash and Dodge Sale Mentioned

Rough Dry family wash costs 35 cents per dozen. J S Oliver, a salesman for various automobiles, arranged a Dodge yesterday for Monument stockman John Ither who drove it away. Billy Robinson, son of Judge Robinson, remains in Frederick sanitarium with doctors optimistic. Mr E Neblett reports bountiful rains and good crops in Tennessee after winter in Carlsbad. Myrtle Harkey joined her father from Arizona. The train arrived at five twenty last night. Mr and Mrs W J Barber departed for their ranch, leaving daughter Barberell with Eleanor Flowers for a few days.

J. S. Oliver Monument John Ither E. Neblett Tennessee Carlsbad Myrtle Harkey Arizona W. J. Barber Barber Ell Eleanor Flowers

Kuykendalls Enjoy Fishing Day Trip at Yess Camp

Ben Kuykendall his wife and younger children spent a day off fishing after camping on the Yess the night before. The report notes no tally of fish but hopes Mr Kuykendall will land a big catch and repeat the outing.

Ben Kuykendall Mr. Kuykendall

Community Chorus planned at Christian church tonight

Arrangements are being made for a Community Chorus to draw a large crowd tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Christian church, with local residents urged to attend. Roy Waller reports from Valley ranch that he feels well and plans to rest there until early September, praising the cool, ideal summer spot. Sam Campbell arrived from Elkins noting remnant of Sanderson big steers on Washington range near Black River, about 1,400 head, with no rain and deteriorating conditions. Methodist pastor Rev A C Bell is away on vacation, and the congregation waits for news as hedge trimming and church grounds are prepared for his return.

The Christian Church Roy Waller Sam Campbell Elkins Sanderson Washington Range Black River Sam A.C. Bell

Tansill ten HL P gas engine installed for town water

The Tansill ten HL P gas engine was raised from the river early Tuesday and hauled to the town well. A force of men worked yesterday to install it and it is expected to begin pumping water today for the town trees.

Cemetery group thanks utilities for free tele me

The cemetery association expresses gratitude to the Public Utilities for the free use of the tele mesh placed in the sexton's house due to the cemetery’s distance from town. They hope for favorable action on their water request to end their troubles.

Cemetery Association Public Utilities Company Sexton Jtust

We Can Sell Silk and Deli Gate Fabrics

Local shop proclaims unbeatable selection on silk and related fabrics. Confident signage touts Carlsbad and laundry service references alongside sanitation claims.

Carlsbad

Dow Family Ties Highlight San Antonio Visitor’s Visit

R W Dow of San Antonio visits his nephew in the area as Raterei Dow Seven Rivers, brother of R W Dow, joins him. Dow has served as El Paso internal revenue collector and Maverick County sheriff, and is described as a staunch friend of the news reporter.

R. W. Dow San Antonio Fico Ian Ness Dow Raterei Dow Seven Rivers el Pano Maverick County

Roswell Woman and Children Guests of Mrs Smith

Mrs J E Green and two children from Roswell are visiting sister Mrs M B Smith at the Right Way hotel. Miss Thelma McCully of Clovis accompanies them to assist as house guests for Miss Hessie McGuill and will stay about ten days to two weeks.

J. E. Green Roswell M. B. Smith Right Way Thelma McCully Clovis Hessie McGuill

Troop Lat Indiana Cavalry Likely to Go to France

A notice for Bernice Mullane and friends in FE county states that he holds a corporal’s rank in Troop Lat Indiana Cavalry and is likely to be dismounted for service in France. The report notes he is nearly thirty four and prefers life or death over any other fate.

Bernice Mullane Indiana Cavalry France Hernice

Injunction Grants Anssil to Permit Water Use

Judge Richardson granted an injunction allowing Ansill to regulate and join with the river flow. The river provides ample power to Utili Co as lights remain on nightly, with a temporary shutdown for low flow period noted.

Richardson Utili Co

Mrs Weeks Returns After Visits to Arkansas and Memphis

Mrs Annie Weeks, who has visited relatives and friends in Conway El Dorado Van Buren Ark and Memphis Tenn, returned yesterday on the Pecos train. Her extended trip included many picnics and pleasures and she believes she would have been more rested without so many outings.

Annie Weeks Conway el Dorado van Buren Ark Memphis Tenn Pecos

Married at Palace Hotel in Artesia Ceremony

Last evening in the Palace hotel parlor at 4 20 Reverend Barb joined Miss H Bawl and Alvin Payne in marriage both of Artesia The couple came from Artesia and will reside there Mrs Payne is the wife of John Bawl stockman and tacmer The note reflects a community wedding notice with uncertain details and garbled phrases

Palace Hotel Barb H. Bawl Alvin Payne Artesia Aretes Payne John Baw Stockman and Tacmer

Misses Walterscheid Return From Wichita Visit

Katheryne and Hedwig Walterscheid returned yesterday afternoon from a three week stay in Wichita Kansas with relatives and friends. They planned four to five weeks away and needed the rent while Katheryne is a trained nurse and Hedwig a stenographer and bookkeeper who travel often.

Phe Katheryne Hedwig Walterscheid Wichita Kansas Mixes Katheryne Mise Redwig

Dannelley Heads North West Ranch Visit In Clovis Area

Will Dannelley, now ranching 18 miles northwest of Clovis, remains active with his old friends. Mrs Hugh and Mrs Nye accompanied him from town to Clovis and Carlsbad, visiting Mr Dannelley’s place and his daughter’s home. Mrs Stewart enjoys her first visit to her daughter's home and Mrs Nye plans a brief stay.

Will Dannelley Clovis Hugh Mr Nye Mr. Dannelle Dannelley Carlsbad

Marquis and Lamb Billiard Match At Smith and Bakers

The match billiard contest between Marquis and Lamb at Smith and Bakers spans multiple blocks. First night Marquis scored 4 182 and second night Marquis beat Lamb 200 as the event proceeds toward the final blocks with evening sessions and a charity admission.

Marquis Lamb Smith and Bakers Rersults Marquis Lamb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mra. H. T. Bowls Uvalde, Texas the Palace Sweet Shop Billy Robinson Judge Robeinson Frederick Sanitarium Sanitary Barber Shop Achin Skinners Star Pharmacy Rexall Ray V. Davis BELL the Public Utilities Co
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