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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
3
Local brief notes list residents and visitors arriving in Loving and Roswell. John Eakin, B. E. Neblitt, Everet Hill, Charley Grammer, Professor Laidlaw, WS Carter, Mire Holly Henson, Tom Will, Allen Stewart and wife are mentioned with movements between Loving, Pecos, Roswell, Wichita and Chena. The item notes trips by auto and bus as part of daily town chatter.
Aline Rob Hreeding and Ned Atkins plan a weekend visit to Roswell. Mrs. Dean accompanied Captain Dean to Roswell. J T Garrett and Tom and Mrs Green visit Carlsbad from Lovington. Elliott Hendricks and wife plan ten days in Roswell for Mrs Hendricks treatment. Paul and Mrs Ares return from their ranch. Roy Waller and wife depart for the White Mountains near Roswell, staying until September. LS Myers covers county assessor duties in their absence.
Wilkes Glaxcock from Levington and Alm Vago with daughter were seen at the Hates hotel. Alma Gray Garrett of Lovington is visiting Mel Hart Rawlins this week. Alston left for his ranch on the plains after yesterday in town. Mrs. Merrifield plans to return from Oscura with her husband. Mrs. Doe West and children accompany them. Citizens discuss waste paper cleanup and keeping streets clear. Mrs. Craig of Roswell and family plan Abilene trip. Mrs. Cook expects to leave for Abilene after news of Mr Cook’s brand in Texas.
Mrs Allen Taylor and two children depart southbound for Southern Texas after a telegram on her mother’s illness. Elmore Jones flaunts a Studebaker roadster and displays the French tri color with the English flag on his car. In Portland Oregon a youth group raises funds to help pie production amid a national pie shortage. Mrs Lorr Mines and family plan to arrive in Carlsbad this evening. Miss Vern joins the family on their travels, while J S Oliver introduces the Studebaker salesman. Firemen and a joint committee discuss a riverfront issue as preparations continue. Mrs Kernodle heads to California for summer study, while Allen Stewart and Colonel Abbott receive praise for a campaign. Camp tent concerns rise over wartime shortages. A fishing party on Black River yields a fine fish fry, with several families awaiting. Prisoners from Quon Heton era noted, and local residents plan property improvements. Miss Stephens, a Gossard Corset Company agent, is expected in Carlsbad this afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a list meeting with named representatives Wickpatrick and Mate hn Klawers and others. It mentions appointment of officers and a forthcoming grail ladies event in the state with unclear details and dates.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for condolences and support during bereavement. It names Mrs Magitie Reed and Mrs J J Williams among those who offered comfort, with special thanks to Mr J L Williams for leading services and others including the Williams family, Crowder family, and Fortinn household for expressions of sympathy.
The annual Western reunion at Te Verass in New Mexico draws cowboys and cattlemen to witness untamable, notorious acts and daring horse demonstrations. The event highlights the cowboy culture central to the state, promising a dramatic showcase of equine skill and frontier bravado.
Amid a May chill and protests from residents, a swarm of voracious mosquitoes invaded the town last season. Old timers say the cold spell may have reduced late arrivals, with Hiker purchasing property on Pox and Hilagueno streets and planning improvements and rental arrangements for nearby dwellings.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club State for people with cows seeking a good animal for breeding and service.
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