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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
3
Measles illness improves for Chas Lassetter as Carlsbad residents gather for a mass meeting at the courthouse. Several locals travel, visit, or move to ranches for the summer, and community members, including Mrs Leatherman and Mrs Atwood, host guests from Artesia and Ravensbed.
K 0 Green a young ranch tomen northwest of Roswell visits Carlsbad while Roy Murenhin and sister Mrs Lackey tour, preacher Wilhoit and Martin Hamton travel Knowles to Artesia. Scott Etter notes vast land use for emergency needs as railroads, parks, and vacant lots become utilitarian. World crop outlook hints no overproduction for years.
Company Bo performed at their usual hour last night, maintaining grace and accuracy despite a week of scheduling conflicts. The team’s routine remained strong, with fluid maneuvers and composed execution throughout the drill.
A fragmentary note reports Leta Kirens visiting Lakewood with her father and returning from Des Moines. The girl is described as wondrously full of life, seen amid city visitors and family pride as she travels back from Carlsbad to her hometown.
In town today are Tom Bingham and family Tom Lovington. Rumor says two white men went from Lakewood to the John Murrah ranch and stirred trouble with two Mexican workers, fought, and drove the men away. One man returned to town and was taken by Deputy Sheriff Walter McDonald, who lodged the suspects for trial tomorrow.
Edwin Stephenson notifies milk customers that prices will remain as stated May 15 and will not rise. He corrects yesterday’s telephony typo claiming milk has never sold as low per quart recently. Phone 202K.
Nelson and Ralph seek a cheap second hand bicycle for cash. Also notice of sweet cream at the Sweet Shop with phone 75. Mr. Lynch and family return from Sacramento mountains to Sweetwater, then depart again. license issued in Roswell for Hershal Lucay and Miss Violet Johnson.
May 0th greetings from Thomas Jacks and Mrs Ethel Ryan of Cristi and Lavington. J Vincent Smith and Miss Thelma Heauford of Carlsbad visited Roy Jackson and family, who returned from a week with Dickson’s at the Coadh ranch. Dickson notes potential river fish, a pleasant visit otherwise. The mountain pool brought in over 1000 head of steers bound for Van Horn, Texas. WANTED Sweet Cream, Call 76. THE SWEET SNOP.
Will Baumbach slipped yesterday while loading a wind mill and hurt his back. After a rest it was thought he would be alright.
A terse entry asks if E Riley is on the sick list and whether he may have let the men approach him. The remark suggests concern over his health and potential exposure to trouble, with a cryptic line about consequences if more harm occurs.
Forty new uniforms arrived for Company B and the new recruits wore them proudly today. The drill looked sharp as the company appeared among the finest in the region, drawing praise from Carlsbad. Me J Otoo of Otis and Me Henry Kaverman hosted guests from the Kaverman family for several days this week.
Unclear report describes Fayward losing an 81000 dia ring during a chan tauqua. The ring attached to heavy gold claws shattered on stone when a bench back gave way. No trace found despite dogs and search. A man named Piyewied returned Tuesday from Kansay after selling fat cattle at a good price.
A garbled notice describes a harvest festival plan aimed at aiding farmers with local support. It mentions workers in offices and at a Fat t location without clear dates or specifics, signaling a community relief effort tied to autumn work.
First Sergeant Bryan Mudkett receives orders to report to the Presidio near San Francisco for training. Friends note his steady rise from private to commissioned officer and expect a long army career with strong ties to Silver City and Columbus.
M B Sewall and Jim Roberts of Lovington plan to whip 1 200 head of mixed cattle at about 46 dollars each from Kenna on June 6. Pare and Ryan report three large deals this season including Tom Gray and Lusk cattle totaling 9 600 head. James Baker of Pecos visited the South Walter Arlington shipment sending 700 head of fine beat steers and young stock to Pampa Texas. Mrs Pred Lovk and family planned to visit Mr Hegler but measles delayed them. Peoples Mercantile Co displayed memorial magnums for ladies on Memorial Day morning, reflecting the day’s spirit.
G W Kindley of Pecos Valley Lumber Co seeks employment as carpenter and painter at nine dollars fifty cents per day. He offers proven trade skills and reliability for nearby projects and is available for immediate start.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable offered for service to cows. The animal is presented as a good quality stock item for interested farmers.
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