Local News Items From Alamogordo To Wyoming
Johnnie Hewitt departed for Alamogordo on important business. Marion and Charles from the ranch visited town. Marion says she is recovering from measles. The Clovis call to Company B worries the team but they plan to win. J P Childers joins Will Purdy at Peoples Dry Goods after years in furniture. Mrs Bob Hamblen, ill with measles, is improving but fever persists. Son D Merchant and Mrs George Roberts plan to move to Wyoming. they will visit relatives there. Dan Beckett, brother to Mrs M C Stewart, visited to see his mother improving. Pneumonia claimed the ten month old son of Calvin Crawford near Loving yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Childers
Peoples Dry Goods Company
Will Purdy
Mr.Childress
D. Merchant
George Roberts
Wyoming
Mrs Merchant
Roberts
Dan Beckett
Local residents report rain and travel notes in Pecos Valley
J. R. Boyd a cattle inspector returned from Roswell on the Southbound train. G. F. Inaucs and son William Isaacs arrived from Knowles in the Metropolitan city last night. They report a good rain last Friday evening. G. M. Russell and wife from El Paso visited our city en route to Roswell and other Pecos valley points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Boyd
Roswell
G. F. Inaucs
William Isaacs
Knowles
G. M. Russell
el Paso
Our City
Pecos Valley
Engineer in charge to operate new river power plant
R W Tansill finished a residence on the East river side near the Tansill dam for the plant engineer. Hilreth Boyd is named to run the power plant when it is set to begin operation, which is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Tansill
Tansill Dam
Hilreth Boyd
Departure of Low Mercnant Family From Carlsbad to Wyoming
The Low Mercnant family left today for their former home in Wyoming amid heartfelt regret from Carlsbad citizens who say none have endeared themselves more to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Carlsbad
Dorsey Guest in Carlebad En Route Home via Roswell
R A Dorsey of Fort Worth Texas was a Carlebad guest last night leaving for home by way of Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Dorsey
Fort Worth
Texas
Carlebad
Roswell
Robers and Father Make Roswell Run With Family
John Roberts rode with his father Jeff Roberts the engineer to Roswell on Tuesday. Howard Prater received the M M degree last night from Eddy lodge No 21 A F and A M with many brethren in attendance. Mary E Mullane has measles and hopes school girls cancel the picnic until she can attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Jeff Roberts
Roswell
Howard Prater
Eddy Lodge
Mary E. Mullane
Pasadena poet hopes for love amid hotel letters
Wopert Tensill writes from Hotel Maryland in Pasadena that he would be content if Current were found there and vows not to be disappointed until love is lost in the maid. He also notes plans to be in Carlebad Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wopert Tensill
Hotel
Maryland
Pasadena
California
Carlebad
Measles and Town News From Roswell
Little Miss Zelpha Bates battles measles with courage while Henry Swarts of Roswell visits the Armory movie house. P Sherman, also from Roswell, arrived with hogs recently bought. Edward Purdy jokes about joining the measles list as the illness spreads. Reagan Middleton left for Monument after city business. Pecos Valley Lumber adds fencing on Canal street extending yard from Canyon to Canal to support growth. G Brown recovers from illness claiming a panacea. he is well again.
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Pecos Valley Lumber Company
Canal Street
Canyon
Canal Streets
Lowenbruck to El Paso for Daughter Return
John Lowenbruck departs tomorrow morning to pick up his daughter Gertrude Lowenbruck from Douglas Arizona where she has been with her aunt Mrs. Wm Heine and attended school They expect to be home Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowenbruck
el Paso
Gertrude Lowenbruck
Wm. Heine
Douglas
Arizona
Major Bujac Re Assigned for Pecos Valley Recruitin
An official telegram from the Adjutant General restores Major E P Bujac to duty and orders Captain Dean to send six enlisted men to Clovis for recruiting service. Sergt Monroe J Angel Corp Wysong L Grace Corp Beau ford Cooper Corp Arthur H O Quinn Pvt John R Hembry Pvt Harry Hubbard join the detail, reporting by 11 10 train. Carlsbad completes its own recruiting and will aid valley companies to reach strength.
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Captain Dean
Adjutant General
E. P. Bujac
National Guard of
New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Clovis
Major Bujac
Bujac
Dean
Sergt
Monroe J. Angel
Wysong L. Grace
Corp
Beauford
Carlsbad Town Board considers motor fire truck purchase
Minutes of the Carlsbad town board meeting on May 12 1917 show Mayor D G Grantham and trustees debating a motor driven fire engine. Agreement proposed for 200 per year or 100 every six months with contract drawn by recorder and town attorney. Also approved bonds interest payment and street keeper pay, with bids to follow after specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Carlsbad
D. G. Grantham
Poore
Julan Smith
Milton Smith
C. I. Jones
J. H. Baker
American la France Fire Engine Co
L. E. Warren
Owll
Chautauqua Boosters Leave For Lakwood and Artesia
Two or three cars departed yesterday to support the Chautauqua now underway from May 24 to 90. Participants included Mesare Poore Whit Wright Wertheim Sikes Mellvain and Collin Gerrella among the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakwood
Artesia
Mesare
Poore
Whit Wright
Wertheim
Sikes
Mellvain
Collin Gerrella
Day at Livingston Ranch with Martha Livingston party
Mrs. Martha Livingston drove to the ranch Saturday with three nieces, Missee Nettie Smith, Grace Welsh, and Carrie Harrison, and Mrs. Wood. They spent Sunday there with Mrs. Tom Wood acting as shofer. They report a delightful time with picnics, spreads, and long horse back rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Livingston
Wood
Tom Wood
Shofer
Missee Nettie Smith
Grace Welsh
Carrie Harrison
YMCA Meeting Seeks 15000 For Work In Three States
At a meeting in the Armory after an address by J Le suraham the El Paso representative a committee was appointed to solicit funds for YMCA work. C C Lewis Rev F W Pratt Clarence Bell FE 1 Hemenway pledged 15000 to be raised by Arizona New Mexico and West Texas. Arizona has pledged 7000 and contributions from other states will be pro rated for use in the three states. The effort aims to cover all work without duplication and emphasizes the YMCA as most deserving of public support. A liberal sum was subscribed. the Presbyterian chapel meeting closed with church year reports and thanks to Linn for free use of Peoples Theatre during church disuse. JH Hemenway was chosen elder to serve with the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Armory
J. Lesuraham
el Paso
C. C. Lewis
F. W. Pratt
Clarance Bell
Hemenway
Arizona
New Mexico
West Texas
Presbyterian Chapel
Linn
JH. Hemenway
For Sale Twin Indian motorcycle 1914 model cheap cash
For sale a 1914 model Twin Indian motorcycle in good condition. Cash offers encouraged and can be seen with Bill Poole or at Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Poote
Armory
For Sale or Trade: Underwood typewriter and desk
For sale or trade a nearly new Underwood typewriter with desk. Will trade for a dairy cow. Contact phone 151.
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Johnnie Hewitt
Alamogordo
Petting Grace
Cooper
Bob Hamblen
Calvin Crawford
Loving
Sweet Shop
T. G. Horne
Henry Swarts
Or P. Sherman
Edward Purdy
Reagan Middleton
Monument
G. Brown
Town Board OF Trustees
W, Wells
Verna Ramuz
Get Wit & Wisdor
Star Pi
Rexall
Chautauqua Boosters
Livingston Ranch
Christian & Co.—Insurance
Maxwell
Weaver’s Garage
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