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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
2
A public notice describes encouragement for a regional band event and a plan to sustain the chautauqua program in Carista Hite. It notes fundraising achievements, a $200 credit for Braden, and future annual features to aid emergent war needs.
A city crowd heard a speaker condemn dangerous practices harming youth and urging decisive action. The tone warned of moral decay and urged adults to resist complacency, insisting only concrete steps can curb the threats described.
The passage argues that dangers from national threats pale beside harmful habits. It warns that neglecting truth after it has been revealed worsens responsibilities and wastes valuable time. The comparison to drowning a duck emphasizes follies in ignoring clear truths and the folly of resisting known facts.
Republicans concede the McKinley county election board officials were convicted of frauds that altered ballots. The precinct changed 26 legal votes to favor Republicans, leaving one Democratic ballot, and added Republican ballots. A deputy sheriff testified he voted unknowingly and was unaware of vote casting until after the election. Republicans gathered funds to shield the men from punishment.
News from Carlsbad via Meg Dishman reports Tom Barnes and Miry Elizabeth Bergman of Los Angeles are recently richer. The bride’s good qualities are praised in a letter, and Barnes, who came to Carlsbad as a boy, is described as capable and successful despite not finishing high school. The note ends with a local legal citation and a nod to the Current office notary.
Arch bishop J B Pitaval led the dedication of a new Roswell Catholic church last Sunday. First Holy Communion for 49 children at 7 00 am, then a Solemn High Mass with Rev. Brockmann and others. Archbishop presided, conferment of confirmation to a class of 9, and at 4 00 pm another confirmation for 1460 at St. John Baptist. Evening Vespers marked by F Ortiz T Chno and Schultze. ushers M Kelley and F A Teschner.
An enterprising corporation, Roberts Dearborne Hardware Co., stands as a leading Carlsbad business. Owned by CH McLenathen and officers, it sells hardware, farm supplies, windmills, wagons, and harnesses. Known for the Roberts Dearborne Saddle, it also offers saddle repair, auto tops, paint shops, and courteous, fair dealings with customers.
J M Jenkins from Amarillo visits his mother Mrs J M Megginson. School program canceled due to principals away. Max Vance escorts Miss Nettie and Mary Vaughn home from Carlsbad. Proposal for Miss Lois Eaton and C M Hodges announced with wedding set at the schoolhouse. Baptists plan a ten day protracted meeting starting next Sunday preached by Rev Vermillion of Lovington. Local residents attend events in Cooper and Tol. Megginson ill. baby with measles. Ollie Pace recovering.
At the Methodist Church golden Sunday morning theme titled The Great Commission and Sunday night sermon Thy Devil His Majesty. The pastor A C Bell invites all to attend Sunday evening to confront personal belief in the devil and remove disbelief.
Albert C Ramuz and Louise Diener wed at the bride’s parents home in Millburn New Jersey on May 20 They travelled from New York by train Tuesday afternoon The couple will reside west of town at Ramuz’s home while he resumes duties at the Carlsbad post office The Current offers best wishes for a long and prosperous married life Claude Fortis and wife move into a freshly painted cottage two doors north of the Rightway hotel in town.
Headquarters Co. Infantry Carlsbad New Mexico issues guard details for June 1 1917 under Commander Mons Set Foote. Privates listed include Tankin Rutland Johnson Neatherli Hughes and others. Guards to wear uniforms with pockets buttoned collars rolled down and no civilian clothes. Copies of Special Orders for posts to be provided by the First Sergeant. By order of Captain W W Dean Bryan Mudgett Lat Sgt Co Bist NM Infantry.
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