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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
J F Rarey and travelers passed through Seeses en route to Eleanor Flowers home this week. Counts of visits include Mrs J S Eaves and L C Cunninham en route to a Foreign Mission meeting, and A M Howe heading to Santa Fe for a legislative session. Notables include Mra Al J Muzey of Bristol departing for Durango, Chas McDaniels to Knowles with merchandise, and Capt Bujac and Prof Knorr returning from Artesia.
Three big loaves of choicest bread sold exclusively at Joyce Pruits A G Shelby Co and U S Market. Made and sold at the Model Market and Baket. Fourteen loaves for one dollar. Phone 82.
A local notice urges quick purchase as price offers at Es Market and Bakery near expiration. Limited days remain to take advantage of current rates and secure goods at the advertised price.
Marvin Livingston suffered a severe hand injury while handling an engine. He reports water pumping for ten days and high winds causing the wheel to open. The middle finger on his resting hand is badly bruised and he has filed suit.
William Mullane Jr injured Saturday while delivering papers at Van Toons, both feet mashed. Dam completion at Tanaill dam celebrated by crew of Otis, Loving, Malaga and others. Mrs. Henry Carrasco welcomed a 9 pound girl Tuesday morning. Guthrie family returned to Sidney, Ohio from Carlsbad. Red Cross dressings session planned by A J Hardy. Jeff Hart and family visiting Mies Vilart's parents at Missouri hotel. Mrs Nat Roberts notices and Jewell Roberts Jones in town.
An audience filled the arena last night to hear Dr Stixrude, a medical missionary for the Presbyterian Foreign Field, recount his three years of work in Africa. Delegates from several churches praised the mission, welcomed by locals who noted the city’s trees. The gathering promoted ongoing missionary meetings and a large attendance is hoped for tonight.
Red Cross gathering reports thirty ladies present and a six dollar five cent silver offering for war supplies. The meeting will pause for two weeks with members working at homes. Harry Hubbard returns from Wichita visit, with social events noted. WCTU met at M B church with small attendance, discussions on prohibition, and a telegram prepared to President Wilson urging action to prohibit food production that could aid military personnel and curb the brothel trade.
Exervines will be held in the high school auditorium on Sunday May 4. The program includes Rev HW Lewry, hymn arrangements, a Psalm reading, church quartet performances, prayers, and a hymn medley. A small evening sale of a cow is noted with contact information.
Fragmented account recalls a buried coin under a cellar area near Centralia with marks and measurements, a second bottle Jugtal buried west of the dwelling, and a dated note from October 2, 1884. Mentions Aryan Bryan and Allan Miller as local figures tied to the Old Centralia community.
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