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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1917

Page

3

Local News Snapshots From Carlsbad and Nearby Towns

Howell in town on business. Hen Stetson left with Mail Carrier this morning for his ranch. Calvin Crawford of Malaga trained in Carlsbad yesterday. A eld and sons of Clint Tex registered at Palace hotel in fheming. Majors of Pecos arrived yesterday and left on the early train for Roswell. Long, boot and shoe man, on the mail car for Longton on business. Everett, the young vendor by the north of the o office, reported improving. Kaiser from Colorado, a cowman, was a business visitor to the town last night. Noel, Fred Phelan and FM a trio of cowboys spent the night in Carlsbad en route to Rox this morning.

Eld Clint Tex Palace Hotel Fheming Noel Fred Phelan FM i Ware Carlsbad Rox

Roswell News Roundup Includes Visits and Events

Local residents gather for varied activities as M Albright, an automobile man from Roswell, stays a few days in town. Scouts plan a meeting with Mr Lowry to discuss lay items from the recent camp. Ben Acrey and wife visit from their ranch east of Roswell, Mrs Acrey visiting her mother Mrs Roman Ohnemus before a trip to Little Rock. A piano recital by Miss Johnston at RB Dick’s home proves enjoyable. LN Home visits from Malaya bring word of a 240 acre farm and 80 acre water right amid drought conditions.

Ben Acrey Plaina Roswell Acrey Roman Ohnemus Little Rock Arkansas Miss Johnston RB. Dick Malaya

Local Social Notes and Canning Demo Report

Mrs John Nymeyer was in town late yesterday on shopping patrol. Misses Jessie and Carrie Vausha returned from a week with sister Mrs Humphrey. Prof W T Conway of the State Agricultural College holds a canning demonstration at the High School this afternoon. Mrs Bill Jones from Rocky today on a flying visit. Ernest Shafer is progressing as usual. H G Nichols of Tularosa in town awaiting departure home. Mr Nichols accompanied the cremation party to town for burial. Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson and daughter Edna from Black River report stock fine despite the dry weather. Miss Johnson plans not to teach this fall seeking a rest. Mr and Mrs Br W Waite and Majorie left for Geneva Nebraska to spend most of the summer visiting Waite's ill mother. The July 17 civil service auto truck driver exam between here and Lovington was dropped for unknown reasons. Thomas Hill at the post office directed to return all exam papers and call off the exam.

Albert Johnson Edna Black River Miss Johnson Civil Service Here Lovington Thomas Hill Post Office Force

Ill geologist Nels Christiansen ill at George Frederick home

Local notes report geologist Nels Christiansen ill at the George Frederick home this morning. Mrs Josephine Camp and Mise Camp from Lakewood are in town. Mr Lowry to preach next Sunday at Pres criban church with sermons titled The Homocratic God and The Treatment of Diculty.

Nels Christiansen George Frederick Lowry Prescrian Church Josephine Mise Lakewood

Ramirez under treatment at Andersons Sanitarium

A young Mexican named Ramirez receives care for necrosis of the bone in his right foot at Andersons Sanitarium. Other patients are improving, and John VD Stevens was moved to Clovis this week to resume work as a Santa Fe lineman. He made friends in Carribad, and well wishes go with him to his former home.

Ramirez Anderson’s John VD. Stevens Clovis The Santa Fe Carriebad Stevens

Births and town pride in Carlsbad highlights

Birth notices record a son born to Mr and Mrs Will Maghy a daughter to Red Stevens and wife and a boy to Mr and Mrs Tureman Marquess first boy in the family. A bond issue of 20000 to fund heating plants and repairs for two school buildings is to be voted on the 18th. Carlsbad praised as The Beautiful with well kept courthouse park and city park. residents strive to keep town attractive and weed control noted. A visitor admires the streets sidewalks and trees of Carlsbad.

Will Maghy Red” Stevens Carlsbad Jin Carhsbad Little Phi

Canal Street home hosts city card party afternoon

About forty ladies gathered at a Canal tre home to play cards this Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Joyce provided cooling beverages as prizes were awarded for high score with Mrs R J Halley receiving the funds hidden in an American flag to be presented to the chair Hakendag next Wednesday.

Canal «Tre Joyce R. J. Halley

Governor Lindsey Commended by Local WCTU Letter

A commendation from Carlsbad women to Governor W. E. Lindsey of Santa Fe praises his action in enabling soldiers encamped at Albuquerque. The letter, signed by Mrs. D. F. Sellards and Mrs. C. I. Dishman, offers prayers for divine guidance in his duties and expresses congratulations.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Albuquerque W. E. Lindsey Santa Fe New Mexico Woman's Christan Temperance Union Carlsbad D. F. Sellards C. It, Dishman

Local residents report arrivals and health notes

JH Dillyhunty and W P Fay gerd arrive from the ranch today. Madam Minter’s many Carldbad friends regret her continued poor health and note she is practically an invalid. Charley Walker returns from Fayetteville Arkansas where he has been attending college, greeted by Joy’s young ladies and friends.

Madam Minter Carldbad Charley Walker Fayetteville Arkansas Char Joy

Funeral of Sam Blocker in Tularosa with Masons and Methodist rites

The funeral was held at the mother's home in North Canyon Street with the Carlsbad Masons conducting services and a chaplain from ALN Pratt attending at the cemetery. Birth in Summit County Ohio November 1974 and death in Tularosa New Mexico June 10, 117. Blocker lived in Ohio, Guadalupecs, Mescalero, and Tula, worked mining development and as forester ranger, with a long battle against illness. Deep sympathy extended to his mother as the last of her children.

Sam Blocker North Canyon Street Carlsbad Masons ALN Pratt Earl Hanson Lucius Anderson D. J. Linn J. Bates A. C. Bragg H. Nichols Ohio Guadalupes Mescalero Christ Tula Lodge

Soldier's Creed: no reason to worry, veteran notes

A veteran letter from City dated June 4 1917 shares a soldier's creed about mobilization and battle regions. It states that in mobilization camp there is nothing to worry about, and in battle regions roles vary from front to behind lines with outcomes including wound status and the possibility of recovery or death.

Fiditor Jersey Journal Bate

Tenure of Office Two Years Across New Mexico Law

Attorney Harry L. Patton interprets New Mexico election law on reelection eligibility for public officials, noting terms set at two years under older constitutional provisions and the shift from four year terms. The ruling addresses how officers elected under the old law could serve two terms within a two year frame and reelection limits.

Aid for Belgians Raised in Cordova Benefit

Governor Strongbax acknowledged receipt of 500 dollars raised in Cordova to aid distressed Belgians. Employers of seven Contova canneries donated the funds after a benefit. Carroll Hamilton and Andrew Pickens left their ranch this morning after loading supplies. For sale two buses one registered Durham and one Hereford cattle.

Avneau Alaska Strongbax Cordova Gene Benefit Contova Cane Neries Carroll Hamilton Andrew Pickens Durham

150 Satisfied Customers in Carlsbad

Local stove shop touts 150 satisfied customers in Carlsbad as it promotes taking old oil stoves as part payment for new models. The campaign emphasizes trade ins and continued service in the community.

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Howell Hen Stetson Currier Hjole Calvin Crawford Malaga Tob Majors Pecos Long Longton Mr. Everett O. Office Siward Kaiser Colorado Ray’s Photo Studio R, M. Albright John Nymeyer Jessie Carrie Vausha Mrs Humphrey W. T. Conway State Agricultural College Bill Jones Rocky Ernest Shafer H. G. Nichols Tularosa Mr. Nichols Lrmitlocker Lhin City Burin Br. W. Waite Little Majorie Geneva Nebraska Mr. Waite Mesdames Walter McDonald McDonald Ferguson Miss Gladstone Polk Queen Roy Waller White Mountains GE Motors the Public Utilities CO Gov. Lindsey Star Pharmacy Rexall Store JH. Dillyhunty and W. P. Faygerd Clark Will Purdy
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