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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

3

Local births and county commission reshuffle noted

Local news records multiple births in the area including a son to Caie Grandi and wife and another to Mr and Mrs Kent of Otis. D Bruce obtains county commissioner district No 3 seat from Gov Lindsey, replacing W T Matkins. Various residents from Chalk Bluff, Roswell, and nearby ranches visit Artesia as neighbors discuss the new appointment and community life.

Mrs. Kent Otis D. Bruce Malaga Lindsey Bruce W. T. Matkins Jim Simpson M. M. Willingham Chalk Bluff Ranch Artesia Willingham Slhin Country Mr. Willingham Turkey Track Ranch Nebraska Julia Quaterman Roswell Grace O'Quinn Simpson Willinghams

Social Roundup of Carlsbad Visitors and Local Arrivals

Catherine and Maude Minter Watts visit Mins Frances Exter for a week as guests. A.M. Howe and son William return from Santa Fe with notable experiences for a young man, while Geraldine Ogle departs Roswell after a pleasant stay. Catherine Finlay spends the day on Black River with the Williams children. Luther Thomas and family travel from the Kellar ranch to Malaga, noting dry conditions. Dora Smith and daughter visit Portales residents in Carlsbad. Lain Mudgett and Caspar Foxmark with Ellsworth James family plan summer stays near Roswell, and the Perchon season winds down at Hubbard Dairy barn west of town.

Catherine Maude Minter Watts Mins Frances Exter Mixaen Watts Smith Dora Portales Henry Smith James Lain Mudgett Caspar Foxmark

Local notes from Loving Artesia and nearby towns

Miss Hasel Flemming visits from Loving while Milton Farris of Artesia stays with his mother until fall. Freuehter Kincaid returns home via a burro draft freight wagon after visiting the mountains. Sarah Randall undergoes tumor operation at Anderson Sanitarium with cautious optimism for recovery. Ebb Ivey and wife and Mrs Heath visit from Fri-Jole, staying at the Bates. Ivey’s child fell ill yesterday prompting the trip for medical care.

Milton Farris Artesia Claude Farris Freuehter Kincaid Mr. Kincaid Ebb Ivey Heath Bates

Slumber Party At Mise Etter Home For Watt Girls

Frances Etter and Mildred Young hosted a lively slumber party at Mise Etter’s bungalow. The gathering honored Catherine and Maud Minter Watts visiting Carlsbad, with twelve girls and several adults arranging games and a swimming party. The group slept on floor mattresses and recalled the fun after breakfast, with attendees enumerated.

Frances Etter Mildred Young Catherine Maud Minter Watts Carlsbad Mesdames Etter Holly Benson Young Ehayy Ganem Frances’ House Elizabeth Catherine Purdy Mane Reed Dorothy Dick Laura Breeding Buea Beth Albritton Henrita Dil Christine Peterson

Wedding Rumor Notes In Viijole Vicinity

Reported that a wedding may occur today in the Viijole area as RAY'S PHOTO STUDIO Bor Houston Lowry travels with Mail Carrier Vlatt to ranches nearby. Proceeds from Monday's Red Cross charity ball totaled sixty two dollars, seen as better than expected by the generous attendees. Miss Frances Hake of Joyce-Prait millinery departs Sunday for Plattville, praised for charm and generosity by Carlsbad friends.

Bor Houston Lowry Vlatt Viijole Inge Red Cross Frances Hake Joyce-Prait Millinery Plattville Hake Carlsbad

Roswell News notes theater benefit and local moves

The Roswell News reports Liberty Theatre in the valley hosts a Red Cross fund benefit on Friday as a community effort. It notes Air Monday management not linked to the Red Cross event and mentions plans for a reward tomorrow night. Local residents include JL Evans family, Farrel ranch visitors, KF Taylor, Barrell Roe, Tucker, Loving, and Oscar Weaver visiting the county seat.

Roswell Red Cross Fund Liberty ‘Theatre Red Cross JL. Evans, Ja Farrel Mr. Evans F KF. Taylor Roe. Tucker Loving Oscar Weaver

Surprise Party for Mrs Barrows Reported in Carlsbad

Carebad ladies of the Womans Auxiliary at Hupter church arranged a complete surprise for Mrs Barrows at her home then moved to the hosting location where they greeted Mrs Harbin. They presented a set of silver salad forks in a case and shared fruit cake and tea, with many neighbors attending including Rew and Mrs Barrow and Mesdames W Ke Smith J Alexsamler Tarrows Hoydd Wheeler and others.

Carebad Hupter Hurd Chase Carlsbad Rew Bark Ke Smith J. Alexsamler Alt. Tarrows JR. Hoydd Wheeler W Utree Mo Hathert AL W White Dan Jones Pender Mise Ethel Roy

Weather note from ranch indicates dry conditions

A report from a rancher describes very dry air in the southeast area today. Clouds were seen resembling rain as she departed, though no rain is confirmed.

Elery Tein

El Paso Gap Residents See Public Land Plan Move

Special agent visits El Paso Gap and Queen area to survey land that may be set aside toward the Texas line. Cattlemen from Meets ere and Brownfield NM ride in to Crow flat due to scarce water. Weather looks for a cooling rain. Shattuck moves stock to water sites Soldier Springs and Black River. Stewart family leaves for Douglas AZ. Bass family returns home with them.

Wtta New Mexico Walter Georgeister Selby Cox Dow Conyer Mon Retmar Aine Mexiva Dayton Vo Mulhern Santa Ve, Ve U.S. Land of Flow Queen and el Pasoo Guadalupe John Stewart Douglas Arizona Dick Bass

Jersey Bull at Club Stable for cows needing service

A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable for people with cows seeking the service of a good animal.

S AVES MONEY AND TIME Ask Your Neighbor

Carlabad ad touts 150 satisfied customers and offers to take old oil as part payment, claiming savings of time and money for locals.

Carlabad

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Caeie Grandi Ote McCollum M. E. Walker Cottage Sanitarium Denver Colo Walter Glover Mary Adelle City Minjole Loyd Kindel Mins Nettie Mae Kindel Glover Lanc L. B. Perry Atre Mr Perry Water Town Sweet Shop A.M. Howe William Santa Fe Geraldine Ogle Honor Yest Mig Catherine Finlay Black River George Williams Luther Thomas Ossie Thomas Tom Tyler Thomas and Kellar Ellsworth James Ho. Hubbard W. Arthur the Public Utilities CO Hasel Flemming Sarah Randall Anderson Sanatarium A. G. Shelby CO Ray's Photo Studio Kodak Star Pharmacy Rexall Spring Hotel Owtion R.E. Dick EL Paso Gap Jersey Bull Clark Jewel Oil Will Purdy
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