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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
3
Arthur Crosier’s children and other residents report widespread measles this week. Several families including Mrs Harry and Thorne are ill, with hospitalities and travel notes for Carl Abers, Jonn e Bujac, and others interwoven with local business and moving updates.
Faithful number 169, the engine that pulled the southbound train for years, is back on duty after a complete overhaul from the damage in the roundhouse fire six weeks ago.
Evelyn Brice of Roswell was a weekend guest of Betty Nich and a lawn party planned in her favor. She returned to Roswell Sunday night as several attendees, including Mildred Hate, Keith Ferguson, and his wife, soon contracted measles. The piece mentions plans and distant travels involving Dickson, Nichola, and California, ending with wishes from the Evening Current.
Several residents returned home after visits and business in the city. Socorro county’s C J Tallmadge left for home via El Paso after days in town. Others report sheep cropland good with minor losses, measles illnesses, and travel plans to Pittsburg and the plains.
R E Rittinger of Chicago said one percent was surprised by the activity in our city while W W Hall of Otis lies in a hospital in critical condition with blood poisoning. His relatives in Wichita were notified to come at once. He died this afternoon about two o'clock.
Fire lit by crosssing wires on the wagon bridge to Latluerta burned near a serious blaze. A passerby alerted Mr. Nichols and water buckets doused the flames. Citizens crossing the bridge should avoid trash and matches to prevent future fires and bridge damage. Albert Rogolin writes from San Francisco that he is in the US Navy, prompting widespread well wishes. Alva Coffey, Mrs. Ten Kuykendall’s brother, visited recently, with Forest Saener near Roswell seeking a location. Hettie Jones and grandparents visited town, while Kuykendall crew addresses car issues and store rentals.
J H Gee will depart for the Queen country this afternoon with Lee Middl dleton who has been here having his car worked over. Mr Gee will rest a few days. Mr Dillyhunty sold his stock cattle earlier this week to Lakewood parties. There were 160 cows and calves with 40 in a round, the deal made through Chas.
Chas Hoffman, recent geological survey staffer, arrived by mail car seeking time extension and to stay with the party. Twelve supervisors named at the Armory meeting include Mesdames Bujac Braden Christian Dean Dilly Hardy Downing Dick Lige Merchant Ervin Joyee and Miss Cooke. Many ladies report good results from dressings sessions. Dressings will be stored at hospitals sanitariums and the Armory for immediate use, with others sent to headquarters when ready.
A group of ladies met with Mrs RE Dick yesterday to prepare surgical dressings and will meet with Mrs Lige Merchant tomorrow. Jeff Catfall and wife of Destin came down Saturday and were hosted by Mr and Mrs W HL Hill over Friday.
W L Com, a Van Horn Texas rancher, shipped several cars Monday. The cattle were C N Jones steers sent from the area to Texas buyers.
A Saturday lawn gathering at Betty Nichols's La Huerta home featured Evelyn Brite Francia June Joyce Jane Dean Katherine Dean Henrietta Dilly Dorothy Dick Marynette Reed Adele Bujac Zelpha Bat Mildred Hutchins and Betty Nichols. Guests enjoyed games and dainty refreshments before departing with party favors, including fans.
F. M. Miller of Hever arrives on a prospecting trip and notes a grim business outlook, shaping plans to adjust operations amid current market conditions.
Misa Irene Wesley and her friend Katheryn Chilcoat spent a few days at Irene's home in Loving, enjoying a short stay that began yesterday.
Sam Lusk, a 1916 Roswell graduate with honors, will refine his talents at a Los Angeles military training school. His father W H Lusk and brothers with wives visited Roswell to bid him farewell before his coastward departure. The Lusk family and many friends foresee a brilliant future.
Three men work on a new telephone line from here to Artestis Mesars W P Mudgett M P Clark and Luther Nelson and they are now at Oriental. Once completed the By Valley and Carlsbad will benefit with better service and less noise, enabling talks with larger cities.
Mr and Mrs Seth Alston took their young daughter to Carlsbad for treatment and returned Wednesday The child seemed better and the family hopes for a swift recovery from a severe throat illness.
Mr Addington was seriously ill on Wednesday night. He was driven to Midland with Mr Bill Pruit on Thursday morning. Mrs Addington has many friends who will sympathize and shares of trouble are noted in the community.
Company B conducted street drills last night around the Armory with new recruits mingling with veterans to speed up training for volunteers. The open day focused on drills and informing the men of duties and equipment needs for their new role.
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