Local residents travel and community notes from town
Will Simmons and J D Fore Hand arrive from Black River. Tom Gray visits for business and grandchildren. Mrs Hugh Gage and daughter from Hope in Baton Hotel. Albert Johnson and son in law Robert Lapsey from Brack River ranch. Francia Weaver recovers after surgery at Eddy County hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Ares visit from their ranch, stay with Dr and Mrs A A Bearup. Hill family to move to Rosas property on Canal street. H A Bock builds a cement house on North Canyon street. John Wersell departs for Alamogordo. drafts called. Floyd Childress leaves to join parents in Roswell. Walter Stone reports little rain, cattle fare well. Red Cross at courthouse closed Decoration Day. matinee of The Man Without a Country to be attended.
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Red Cross
Cement house rising in Carlsbad by Justus Beach
In Carlsbad a new cement house is under construction by Justus Beach in the city’s western area. The commodious home will be finished in the best style, aiming for a convenient and comfortable residence.
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Carlsbad
Justus Beach
Boys enjoy Black River trip despite modest fish catch
Luther Nelson Fred Rhomer and N B La Rock joined a fishing expedition at Black River. The group reported a pleasant day and a modest fish count with the event described as an enjoyable outing.
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Black River
Luther Nelson
Fred Rhomer
N. B. la Rock
Buford Horton Receives Coast Artillery Appointment
All Carlsbad honors Buford Horton who left this morning for Portland Oregon to begin service. The community notes his patriotic disposition has been rewarded with an appointment as a member of the coast artillery and believes he will excel in the role, making residents prouder than ever.
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Carlsbad
Buford Horton
Portland
Oregon
Buford
Coast Artillery
Work on cemetery well advances with Harron in charge
Work on the cemetery well is underway under Mr. Harron who aims to bring in a strong flow of water. The new water supply will serve shrubs and trees planted by the association and private parties once sufficient water is assured.
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Harron
Johnston Family Heads Home From Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs C G Johnston brother in law and sister of Mrs C H Dishman depart for Pocahontas Arkansas after a telegram from their son in New Jersey says he has five days to spend with them and is en route home. The telegram was sent from Philadelphia and all are estimated to reach Pocahontas together.
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C. G. Johnston
C. H. Dishman
Pocahontas
Arkansas
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Johnson
Protracted Malaga Meeting Draws Clergy and Visitors
Carl Livingston arrived from the Livingston Ranch for the evening. Mrs A Kendrick and her son Sidney started a month long visit to Mrs Kendrick’s mother in Plano Texas. Mrs Hatfield Hoag and others arrived from Malaga with Reverend Speed and took Reverend Jenkins to Malaga for a protracted meeting.
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Mra
A. Kendrick
Sidney
Kendrick
Plano
Texas
Missen Hatfield
Hoag
Messrs. Hatfeld and Beeman
Malaga
Reverend Speed
Reverend Jenkins
Fenton Family Visits Town From Ranch
Mr and Mrs Will Fenton with daughter Mrs Joe Lusk and granddaughter Miss Mary Celeste Lusk came into town from their ranch yesterday evening to spend a few hours with friends and attend to various business matters.
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Will Fenton
Joe Lusk
Mary Celeste Lusk
Band Instrument Lessons Offered by Robert Tedford
Robert Tedford seeks four men or boys to take lessons on band instruments. Lessons cover any instrument and once proficient the student may join the band. For details contact the band manager Bert Rawlins.
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Robert Tedford
Bert Rawlins
Baby Boy Born At Lovington Ranch To Mr and Mrs Dolph Lusk
The Curve extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Lusk on the birth of their fine baby boy at the Lovington ranch home. Exact birth date unavailable, but well wishes are sent for the child's life and success.
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Dolph Lusk
Lovington
Army recruiting sergeant visits town on clearance to register
Sergeant H. W. Johnson, U S Army recruiting officer from El Paso, was in town yesterday and left for Roswell to remain several days. He notes that men who turned twenty one since last June must register at any time before the June 6 deadline. after registration enlistment becomes effective only upon formal processing.
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H. W. Johnson
U.S. Army
Roswell
Johnson
el Paso
Labor Board Appointments by Lick the Kaiser Club
EB Willemi e and EB T Carter named to county labor board to monitor Garlabad labor market. Henry Tipton added from Otis, C V Rosson and Fred Weaver from Loving, and Join Plowman from Malaga. Some draftees may remain in town until June 6 seeking work. employers urged to contact board members or the club.
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T EB. Williame
EB. T. Carter
Lick the Kaiser Club
County
Garlabad
Henry Tipton
Otis
C. V. Rosson
Fred Weaver
Loving
Plowman
Malaga
Hart Family Plans Pueblo Trip to Ranch in Colorado
Jeff D. Hart and his wife, leaving Lovington Sunday morning, head to a large valley ranch near Pueblo, Colorado, with 000 cattle from Seagraves and 500 from the Elida ranch. They will travel by super-aix and Buick, rent a furnished Pueblo house, and plan to return to Lovington in early fall.
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Jeff D. Hart
Lovington
Pueblo
Colorado
Mr. Hart
Seagraves
Witt
Elida
Ares Couple Leave For Mountain Ranch In Ford Truck
Paul Ares and his wife started for their mountain home this morning. Mrs. Ares sat in a new Ford truck used to reach the ranch, while their roadster remained for a complete overhaul at a local garage.
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Paul Ares
Government labor official to visit Cartsoag valley
A government labor representative will visit the Cartsoag valley soon and anyone facing trouble finding labor or employment should consult him. The notice of his arrival will be announced through the Current.
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Cartsoag
Phelan Brothers Return as Drafts Move in Texas
Fred and Walter Phelan visit Clareton Texas and Fred enlists in the veterinary corps while Walter remains at work in Fitchen or Fentench. the note mentions eligibility but Walter is not of draft age.
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Fred
Walter Phelan
Clareton
Tex
Veterinary Corps
Petersburgh
Virginia
Walter
Fentench
Soldiers to Leave for Ft Sam Houston Camp Tomorrow
Thirty men head to the training camp at Ft. Sam Houston Texas tomorrow night. They will be treated to a show and each man receives a Red Cross comfort packet. Women may donate packets by contacting Mrs. C. C. Sikes.
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Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Red Cross
Mra. C. C. Sikes
Tribute to Phil Kearny as Exceptional Military Leader
Philippe, Comte de Paris recounts meeting Phil Kearny after a review. He recalls Kearny’s bold, blunt manner and unwavering integrity, praising his courage, devotion to duty, and impact on French and allied soldiers in Africa and Italy.
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Crine
Kearny
Algeria
Extre
Duc d'Orleans
France
Philippe
Comte de Paris
Death's Terrible Tell from Civil War Celebration
At a moderate celebration there were seat into eternity during the Civil War. More than a million men left home in the prime of life and health and strength.
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Iuto
Military Troop Total After Peace Declared
The record notes that after peace was declared the troops involved mounted to 2 172 008 with the North Cornished over two million.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Simmons
J. D. Forehand
Tom Gray
Hugh Gage
Hope
Hotel Baton
Albert Johnson
Robert Lapsey
Brack River Ranch
Francia Weaver
Eddy County Hospital
Mrs. Hill
Frank W. Rosas
Canal Street
H. A. Bock
North Canyon Street
John Wersell
Alamogordo
J. O. Wersell
Floyd Childress
Boy Scouts
Walter Stone
Red Blutt
Jewel
Dward Everett Hales
Florence ‘la Hache
TH. Bo Herbert
Patriots
Crawford
Woman's National Defense
Spirit of the Red Cross
Carl Livingston
Livingston Ranch
Moritz & Nelson
Phil Kearny
Comte de Paria
Goldier
Bugle
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