Local notes on residents and visitors across town
B Hardin and wife arrive from their plains ranch. J R Yates to Roswell on business for several days. Judge C A Brice in town from Roswell for legal matters. Ray Boddy enlists in the U S Army mechanical division awaiting duty. Sophie Church from Roswell visiting John T Bolton kin. Hubert Ryan elected to fill W C W camp vacancy after A KR O Quinn's resignation. John Moore reports from Tela Spanish Honduras Liberty Bonds and Red Cross week. Mrs Ellsworth James and family travel to Cap Rock ranch with Gertrude Low enbruck and Woody Tullious. Elbert Tedford seeks more pupils for band lessons in Kansas City June 1. Rose Paster Stokes of New York sentenced to ten years on each of three counts of espionage act violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rose Paster Stokes
New York City
Reed couple stop at town on Black River trip
Mr and Mrs John Reed arrive from their ranch on Black river this afternoon for a brief shopping visit and report no rain on the return trip with plans to depart after a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Black River
Demonstration on Wheat Substitutes at Purdy Store
Mesdamen Wilson and Marth of the food administration division arrived by afternoon train from the north Friday and gave a demonstration of wheat substitutes this morning at Purdy furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdamen Wilson and
Marth
Food Administration Division
Purdy Furniture
Veterans depart for Petersburg with farewell at station
Nine members of the veterinary squad left last night for Petersburg Virginia. Friends and well wishers saw them off with an appreciative handshake as the train pulled away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Virginia
Message from abroad from George Fesler in France
Mrs. Fesler receives a comforting note from her son George reporting he is somewhere in France and in good health. He weighs 175 pounds and asks that no one call him little Dutch any longer.
Professor Brinton's travel to Artesia and Silver City trip
Professor Brinton left last night for Artesia where Mrs. Brinton is staying with her parents. He will resume his journey next week to Silver City to assist at the State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Brinton
Artesia
Mrs. Brinton
Mr. Brinton
Silver City
Eunice Man Goes to San Francisco After Navy Exam
Frank Watkins of Eunice left Friday for San Francisco after passing one examination for a distant United States navy post. He reported his saddle stolen from the wagon yard in the town’s south part and has filed the matter with officers hoping to recover the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Watkins
Eunice
United States Navy
San Francisco
Watkins
Mary Dow Leaves for Home After Arizona Visit
Mrs. Mary Dow mother of Hon. R. C. Dow of this city, who has been visiting her son here and a son in Roswell, departed for her home in Miami Arizona yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dow
R. C. Dow
Roswell
Miami
Arizona
Dinner Guests Visit From Near and Far
Mrs J F Joyce entertained last night with guests including Mrs L Whitcomb of Groesbeck Tomax W M Atkin son of Roswell a Joyce brother Mr and Mrs W F Moore of Roswell Billy Mossman son of Captain Mossman a well known Eddy county figure and Howard Moore of Carlabad The Whitcomb guest is overnight only while the others plan a brief stay of a couple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Joyce
L. Whitcomb
Groesbeck
Tomax
W. M. Atkinson
Roswell
Albritton family overland trip to California ongoing
Word from V. V. Albritton and his family says they are enjoying a fine overland trip and expect to reach Los Angeles by Thursday of this week.
Local residents report health improvements at city hospital
P Page improves after stomach trouble and helps wife bedridden for days. Dr L E Ervin shows progress and may return home from the hospital by Sunday, easing concerns of anxious friends in the city.
Forehand Family Passes Through on Dry Ranch Visit
J. D. Forehand his wife and granddaughter Aline Reed came in from the ranch Friday, spent a few hours in town, then returned to Black River. Mrs. Forehand says they have experienced no loss of cattle yet, which is remarkable given the extreme dryness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Forehand
Aline Reed
Black River
Local visit as Lovington pair depart for Monument
Miss Ruby Knowles and her guest Ming Hester arrived from Lovington to see the men who left Wednesday night. Knowles remains in town and will return home Monday with Miss Mac Middleton Velma Hester and Messrs Oscar Middleton and Gaines Weir accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Knowles
Ming Hester
Lovington
Miss Knowles
Monument Monday
Mac Middleton
Velma Hester
Oscar Middleton
Gaines Weir
Joyce anticipates nephew Jess Atkinson visit before army enlistment
Mrs. J F Joyce expects her nephew Jess Atkinson to arrive this evening for a farewell visit before he enlists in the mechanical division of the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Joyce
Jess Atkinson
Mr. Atkinson
U. S. Army
Road Work Near Lakewood to Start Next Week
Authorities announce the road project between here and Lakewood will begin next week after delays caused by securing sufficient labor and teams. Staff report the manpower issue is now resolved and construction will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Lakewood
City Cemetery Well Drilling Reaches Depths for Water
Drilling at City Cemetery has reached thirty feet with some water found though not enough to finish. West of the cemetery water was found at thirty eight feet and officials hope a strong flow at that depth will yield a good well to supply the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Cemetery
Mrs Farris Plans Two-Week Vacation Split Between Homes
Mrs Claude Farris will begin a two week vacation next Monday. She will spend one week at her parents home in Loving and one week at Mr Farris mother’s home in Artesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Farris
Loving
Mr. Farris
Artesta
Change of Mail Service Notice for Train 38 Northbound
Effective June 7, 1918, mail for Train No 38 northbound closes at 8 30 PM All incoming mails arrive after 4 55 PM and must be reworked for dispatch to Train No 938. Postmaster John B Harvey requests patrons post early for day dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Harvey
Weather outlook for Carlsbad June 1 report
Government forecast for Carlsbad New Mexico pairs tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Monday is expected to be fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
N. M
Formal Bridge Party Held At Mrs Dick's Home
Mrs. R BE Dick entertained visiting Mrs. Hugh Gage of Hope and Miss Howell at her home yesterday. Six tables played bridge with Mrs Hardy posting the high score and winning Thrift Stamps. Mrs W B Robinson had the low score and donated to the Red Cross. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Gage
Hope
Howell
C Sikes
R. BE. Dick
Hardy
W. B. Robinson
Red Cross
Red Cross Workers List for Wednesday May 29
A roster of Red Cross workers for Wednesday May 29 includes Jessie M. Lowry Mrs R T Deel Mrs N B La Rock Mrs Clarence Bell Mrs M S Groves Mrs Fred Bush Ida Pearl Morrix Hazel Hamilton Suete Morrin Mrs Judking Mrs C Sikes Lorene Powell Mise Howell Mrs Milton Smith Mrs Dilley Mrs J F Joyce Mrs Dick Mrs Glasier Mrs Rawlins Frances Cooke Mrs Ed James Mrs N L Trandolph Mrs W F Melle vain Frankie C Howell Mrs L Laude Mrs J F Flowers Eleanor Flowers Barber Nell Thomas Eva Harty Mrs Geo Roberts Mrs Herbert E Cawley Mrs F G Tracy Mrs Mary Wright Helen Wright Nelly Linn Mrs L B Merchant Mrs John Lucas Josephine Tracy Mrs Pauline Cheskey Mrs A J Crawford Mrs Frank Richards
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crows
Jessie M. Lowry
R. T. Deel
N. B. la Rock
Clarence Bell
F. G. Tracy
Mary Wright
Helen Wright
Nelly Linn
L. B. Merchant
John Lucas
Josephine Tracy
Pauline Cheskey
A. J. Crawford
Frank Richards
First American Ace in U S Flying Corps Honored
Douglas Campbell of California becomes the first ace in the American Flying Corps in France. He shot down a German biplane near Pont-A-Mousson, marking his fifth victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Douglas Campbell
California
Campbell
Pont-A-Mousson
Methodist Church Service Sermon Pause for Revival
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered during the Sunday morning service with special music by the choir. There will be no preaching at the evening hour due to a revival meeting ongoing at the Baptist church. Pastor George H. Givan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bapiial
George H. Givan
Local Farm Events in Carlsbad and Loving
RK EB Theker transacts business in Carlsbad this afternoon from the lower valley metropolis. Mrs Maude Wyman Jenkins attends food demonstrations at Purdy's store in Loving. The Adams Sheep move their flock ten miles down the valley to the Littlefield home ranch after a telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB Theker
Carlsbad
Loving
Adams
Littlefield
Oklahoma
Mrs George Adams Returns After Visit To Tovah Texas
Mrs George Adams is back in the city following a prolonged stay with friends in Tovah Texas. Her return marks the end of a leisurely visit and she will resume local routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
City
Tovah
Texan
Mrs. Halley Recovers After Mayo Hospital Operation
Mrs. R. L. Halley is recovering nicely from a serious operation at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota and is now visiting with friends in Kansas City Kansas City hosts the step of her recovery and travel plans follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Halley
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Kansas City
Mrs. E. C. Hill Visits Town From Loving
Mrs. E C Hill arrives in town today traveling from Loving. Local residents note her stop at the courthouse and a brief social call at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hill
Loving
Helgian hare rearing eyed by county clubs
Mrs. Maude-Wyman Jenkins, superintendent of the Boys and Girls clubs, notes broad county interest in raising Helgian hares. She says meat and fowl scarcity and high prices should be weighed when deciding whether to rear these animals.
Miss Bonney Enjoys Ranch Life Teaching Holt Boy
Miss Bonney writes from Holt ranch this summer that she is delighted with ranch life work and surroundings. She teaches little Bill Holt who is going to the ranch with his parents before school closed and not taking examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bonney
Holt
Little Bill Holt
Miss Warren and party head to Silver City for normal session
Misa Mozelle Warren Miss Ruth Huncan Miss Elve Stokes of Carla bad left Friday night May 31 for Silver City to attend the summer session of the state normal which begins Monday June 3. Mine Nettie Tulk joined the party to Roswell where she will spend Sunday with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mozelle Warren
Ruth Huncan
Elve Stokes
Carlabad
Silver City
State Normal
Mine Nettie Tulk
Roswell
Peppermint Candy Sign Beautifies Canyon Street Shopfront
The large sign in front of the Wm Italy barber shop on Canyon Street, crafted by Moritz the sign painter, stands as a striking work of art. Its design resembles a huge peppermint candy familiar from childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Canyon Street
Moritz
Judge J W Armstrong Returns After Illness
Judge J W Armstrong is able to be on the streets this afternoon after a severe bilious attack that kept him from work for two or three days.
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J. W. Armstrong
Public Utilities Worker Win. Wheeler Out Sick
Win Wheeler an employee of the Public Utilities Company has been on the sick list for a couple of days this week and is out today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Wheeler
Public Utilities Company
Rancher cites rain to skip extra feed order
Rom Holt called a local company Friday morning to cancel an order for feed, saying a recent good rain on his ranch will reduce the need for additional purchases.
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Rom Holt
Cattle For Sale In Oklahoma Offer For 500 Head
Auction style notice offers 500 cattle in Oklahoma described as blue stemmed brass with good terms. Contact J J Brass via phone 178 for details and arrangements.
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Oklahoma
Itp
J. J. Brass
For Sale Small Bunch of Cattle Near Otis
For sale a small bunch of cattle offered by Mrs J C Lindsey located 1 mile west of Otis. Telephone 47K. Immediate disposition desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lindsey
Otis
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Hardin
Plains
J. R. Yates
C. A. Brice
Ray Boddy
United States Army
Sophie Church
John T. Bolton
Hubert Ryan
W. Co. W
A. KR. O' Quinn
John Moore
Tela
Honduras
Central America
Ellsworth James
Gertrude Lowenbruck
Woody Tullious
James
Cap Rock
Elbert Tedford
Elbert
P. Page
Agait
Mrs. Page
de. L. E. Ervin
Ray V. Davis
U.S. Flying Corps
Moritz & Nelson
Harty Woodman
Eddy County Abstract Co
Francis G. Tracey
C. H W. McLenathen
Lewis FE. Alexander
New Mexico
Jacob J. Smith
Postoffice
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