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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

3

Local residents noted in town and surrounding areas

C W Beeman of Malaga is in town today. John O McKeen left for Malaga after a Sunday visit. John Reed and family depart their southeast home today. Misa Grace Jones becomes cashier at Paddy Drug Company last Saturday. W Woerner, after county work, heads home to Knowles this morning. The Intrigue screens tonight and crocheted pane by Mrs McGinnis is shown. Mrs Le Mar of Artesia, after medical treatment here, returns home Saturday night.

Misa Grace Jones Paddy Drug Company

Willis Moore Returns Home from Rustication

Willis Moore who has been rusti eating at the home of A Geer south of town is again at home with his beloved grandmother Mrs M B Wilson.

Willis Moore A. ©. Geer Mra. M. B. Wilson

Mrs Floyd Hart Leaves for Oklahoma City and Des Moines

Mrs. Floyd Hart and granddaughter Geraldine depart for Oklahoma City Oklahoma and Des Moines Iowa. They expect a stay of about six weeks.

Floyd Hart Geraldine Oklahoma City Oklahoma Des Moines Iowa

Dent of El Paso in town on Reclamation Service business

P. W. Dent of El Paso is spending a few days in town on Reclamation Service business. Dent’s headquarters are in El Paso and he is serving as counsel for this division of the bureau.

P. W. Dent el Paso Mr. Dent Ubr

Perry O Connor Leaves for Tucson on Time

Perry O Connor Sr. departs for Tucson Arizona expecting a stay of uncertain length. His young son Perry remains in the care of Mr and Mrs Fred W Dearborne.

Perry O'Connor, Sr Tucson Arizona Perry Mra Fred W. Dearborne

Barber-Penn Ranch Sees Two Fine Rains Boost Grass

W. J. Barber reports two recent rains on the Barber-Penn ranch that filled water holes and promise good grass growth.

W. J. Barber Barber-Penn

Malaga Residents Visit Gerlach Household Day Trip

J L Williams and wife and Miss Williamson together with W F Gerlach and his wife and baby all of Malaga were guests at the Gerlach residence on Sunday spending the day and returning to their Malaga homes.

J. L. Williams Williamson W. F. Gerlach Malaga Gerlach

Family trip from Artesia to Carlsbad on fair roads

William Waltersoheld and his wife with two children visited Carlsbad from Artesia on Sunday. They reported roads were fairly good after recent rains in the upper valley.

William Waltersoheld Carlsbad Artesia

Mullane family heads to ranch as others stay for week

Wm. H. Mullane departs for his mountain ranch driving cows to pasture. Mrs. Mullane and Mary Elizabeth remain in town for another week. A zoo will follow. West of town, care of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harris.

Wm. H. Mullane

Edwin Stephenson Returns From Northern Trip

Edwin Stephenson arrived by the afternoon train Saturday after a monthlong tour of northern states. He left his son Clyde at Battle Creek Sanitarium for a bone disease treatment, with doctors warning recovery will be slow. Edwin visited the old home in Hilnels and stayed with his brother’s family before resuming farm duties.

Edwin Stephenson Clyde Battle Creek Edwin Stevenson Hilnels Htaying

Newcomers Arrive in Carlsbad From Blaine Mississippi

W. C. Burns and wife relocate to Main Street house formerly of Mr and Mrs Roach. Burns takes the Joyce Pruit grocery dept clerk post. Roach offers government service and will soon move to the shipyards. Carlsbad residents extend a cordial welcome to strangers.

W. C. Burns Blaine Mississippi Mr. Burne Joyce-Pruit Company Main Street Mra. Roach Roach

Local Visitors and Businesses Reported in Roswell Area

Jim Wood and family from Loving arrive in Roswell today while J R Yates and RR M Adams visit on business and plan to depart Saturday night. B V Culp and family of Monument are in town transacting business and visiting. C G Salter travels from Roswell to oversee wool shipping from the ranch nearby.

Jim Wood J. R. Yates RR. M. Adams Roswell B. V. Culp Monument

Homer King and Family Outing on Black River

Homer King and family and Fred Zimmerman and family enjoyed a Sunday outing on the Black River describing their time as fine.

Homer King Fred Zimmerman Black River

Hamilton Driver S Print Freight To Lovington

Hamilton, a builder, left in his car with a load of freight this morning bound for Lovington where he has multiple building contracts underway.

Hamilton Lovington

Mrs Lindsay Visits Town with Family Near Otte

Mrs Lindsay of near Otte travels to town with her sister Mine Baumgardner and Mina Teresa Jennings. She expects to return to Kansas in the near future.

Taylor Arrives in Town From Ranch Forty Miles Out

HH. Taylor stays in town for days after traveling from his son’s ranch forty miles away. His son visited the ranch while the father remained in town at the old Farrell Russell place near the point.

HH. Taylor Farrell-Russell

Lewis Family Visits Carlabad Grave of Lost Son

Mr and Mrs Lewis and their young son traveled from the 9K ranch to Carlabad on Saturday to visit the grave of their recently deceased boy buried at City Cemetery.

Lewis Little Son Carlabad City Cemetery

Local visitors join Mrs Reed for weekend

Mesara McCaw and William Garrett Reed, grandson of Maggie Reed, staying in the upper valley, came down and spent Saturday with Mrs Reed and left Saturday night with the rest of the group.

Mesara, McCaw William Garrett Reed Maggie Reed Upper Valey

Soliday Family Rent Cottage on South Halagueno Street

Ray Soliday and family have rented the Homer King cottage on South Halagueno Street and will move there as soon as matters can be arranged. They are currently staying with Mrs. Soliday's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stephenson, west of town.

Ray Soliday Homer King South Halagueno Street

Mrs Boddy Travels With Husband to Camp Mabry

Mrs Ray Boddy accompanied her husband as far as Artesia Saturday night. He is with the mechanical enlistment that left for Camp Mabry Texas. Mrs Roddy will live with Mr and Mrs Br Roddy Ray’s parents during his absence.

Ray Boddy Artesia Mr. Boddy Camp Mabry Texas Roddy Br. Roddy Ray

Mrs Boyd Kindel and Miss Barbara Jones Arrive Tonight

Mrs Boyd Kindel and Miss Barbara Jones are expected tonight from Globe Arizona. Mrs Kindel will visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs T J Kindel west of town. Miss Barbara will spend the summer at her sister Mrs Marvin Livingston's home in La Huerta.

Boyd Kindel Barbara Jones Globe Arizona Mra. T. J. Kindel Barbara Marvin Livingston la Huerta

Mrs Little and family return from Texas trip

Mrs F. E. Little and children came home Saturday night after four weeks away in Texas. They visited Rockwall, Jacksboro, Mineral Wells and other towns, enjoying the trip but glad to be back in the Pecos Valley. Mrs Little's mother improved but remained bedridden.

Mra. F. E Little Points Texas Pecos Valley Mra .Ittle Little Littles Rockwall Jacksboro Mineral Wells Mrs. Little Althowgh

Tay War Savings Stampa Education Initiative

Rev. F. W Pratt tutors three children in a ten week course, reviewing school work and offering help in weak areas to build a strong educational foundation and greater efficiency.

F. W Pratt

Family trio visits kin in Monument amid rain reports

Nenean Middleton arrived Sunday from Monument with his mother Mrs M C Middleton and sister Miss Bessie who had been visiting. Also 문의 Mae Middleton joined from Monument. They report rains in Monument country.

Nenean Middleton Monument Mra M. C. Middleton Bessie Mae Middleton

Navy Eligibility Opens to 1918 Draft Class

The Provost Marshal General Crowder rules that men of the 1918 draft class may enlist in the navy and marine corps. The ruling, issued today, broadens service options for registrants in Washington.

Associated Press Washington Navy Marine Corps Crowder

Washington June 10 casualty list notes TA women

Washington reports the casualty list issued today includesTA women as part of the official tally.

Associated Press Washington

Monroe Wright Visit From Globe

Monroe Wright and his wife from Globe are in town on business and plan to return to Globe this afternoon.

Monroe Wright G Lobe Globe

Moore Family Returns Home After Roswell Visit

Mr and Mrs W B Moore left Sunday for their home in Roswell after a ten day visit at the home of Mr and Mrs J F Joyce. They are Howard Moore's parents and Mrs Moore is Joyce's sister.

Moore Roswell J. F. Joyce Howard Moore Hank Joyce

Carlsbad Sends Off Husky Local Men to Camp Mabry

A large crowd gathered at the station Saturday night to bid farewell to local men headed for Camp Mabry. Cheers rose as the train departed, with townsfolk expressing pride in the young men and wishing them well.

Camp Mabry Car Carlsbad

Residence on North Canyon sold to J EB Wallace

The seven room dwelling owned by Mrs. Clarence Bell and occupied by T EB Williams and wife sold for 2260 dollars. J EB Wallace is the purchaser and will move in once a suitable home is found. Planned remodel includes two rear sleeping porches and other additions to enhance Carlabad the Heautiful.

Clarence Bell T. EB. Williams J. EB. Wallace Canyon Street Wallace Williame

Baptist Sermons Draw Crowd With Gambling Theme

A crowded Baptist church heard Rev. R. T. Deel preach on Gambling. The pastor spoke plainly and urged attendance tonight for The Social Jace and tomorrow for The Wrath of God as meetings grow in interest.

Baptist Church R. T. Deel Jace God

Red Cross Tea Event at Alameda Street Home

A Red Cross tea is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon from 3 until k at the home of Ra DF Sellards on Alameda Street. Organized under the W C T U L, the program features a literary and musical program with refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend and support the effort.

Red Cross Ra DF Sellards Alameda Street

Drafted men to report June 24 in Calssbad

There is a misunderstanding among drafted men about the report date. The notices set the appearance time for June 24, two weeks from today, at Calssbad.

Calsbad

Mixe Grace Stephenson Heads to Oklahoma City Visit

Grace Stephenson departed Saturday night to visit relatives in Oklahoma City, returning to her former home area.

Mixe Grace Stephenson Oklahoma City

Allen home in Carlsbad after Muskogee visit

Mra Yo Ht Allen returns to Carlsbad after a month long visit to Muskogee Oklahoma. She stayed with relatives and reported a pleasant trip with several local outings.

Allen Carlsbad Muskogee Oklahoma

Don’t be a sponsor Re a Saver Buy War Savings Stamps

Public service note urging readers to support the war effort by purchasing War Savings Stamps. Emphasizes individual responsibility and patriotism during the mobilization period.

For Sale: Various Legal Blanks and Ford Car Item

A misc. listing notes available legal blanks of all kinds at the current office. Also advertised is a good second hand Ford car for sale. Contact KE I TINNEN Sit for details.

Red Cross Declines Funds for Research Work

The Red Cross war council in Washington announces no funds will be used for medical research hereafter and any past expenditures will be refunded. The decision reflects objections from many Red Cross members to vivisection and research rather than a ruling on the value of experiments.

Red Cross Red Cross War Council Washington Red Crows War Council Red Order

Daily Thought on Speech and Spirit

A terse reflection notes that a man’s true value lies beyond words as inner life and conduct speak louder than spoken prayer. It contrasts observable speech with deeper intent, invoking George Mere dich as a quizzical attributions.

Finger Prints Prove Useful in Crime Detection

The printed record aids police in identifying criminals and even honest people. It notes China, Paris, and the United States recognizing fingerprints as a reliable method across ages and cases.

China Ard Paris

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. W. Beeman John O. McKeen Town John Reed W. ©. Woerner Knowles C. G. Salter Tay War Savings Stampa Navy Bayy Postoffice Martin France Willam Martin Edward M. House Poineste Peanece Wilton Colonel House George Meredich
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