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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1917

Page

3

Local Meeting Planned and Weekend Visits Noted

There will be a meeting of the jub club Monday night in the club rooms. Jack Hines and Aud Lusk left a few hours ago and will likely bring back quail ducks. D. W. Rickman and his young son, Mrs. G. H. Cowden and others plan a ranch trip Sunday to visit his parents. Hershel Lucas and wife host Sunday guests at the ranch including Mrs. George Lucas and Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas. Mrs. Holly Benson hosted a luncheon at one o'clock today honoring Mrs. Harold Hurd of Roswell, her mother Mrs. Breeding and Mrs. P. Bojac.

Jack Hines Aud Lusk D. W. Rickman Littl G. H. Cowden Miss Belle Gray Hershel Lucas George Lucas John Lucas Holly Benson Harold Hurd Roswell Benson Breeding Mra. P. Bojac

Oil well search party heads to Oklahoma from Dayton

Mr. Humphreys seeking oil at Dayton left with several men for Oklahoma. Geo. C. Lamar, range foreman of the C. I and F. Live Stock Co., returned yesterday from the headquarters ranch thirty-five miles west. He is seeking a cook for the ranch.

Mr. Humphreys Dayton Oklahoma Geo. C. Lamar C. 1 and F. Live Stock Co Tie

Bates and Peques Seek Grass in Odessa Market

Odessa stockman and banker W F Bates and George, all Henry Peques, are in town looking to buy or lease hay or alfalfa. They seek sale sources for grass and forage.

Odessa W. F. Bates George Henry Peques

Reverend Redman to Speak in Carlsbad Sunday Night

Rev. J. T. Redman will address Carlsbad residents Sunday night at 240 on the Army Yo MC.A. There will be patriotic music and an interesting program and all are invited to attend.

J. T. Redman Carlsbad Army

Army physician Lackey from Taertrorta noted

Lackey, an army physician, hails from Taertrorta. The report highlights his service background and origin.

Lackey Taertrorta

Local figure Skinney to visit old friends here

W. J. Barber and F. R. Ronequer are in the wholesale drug business, with Leater known as Skinney among locals. He is expected to spend a day or two here visiting old friends.

W. J. Barber F. R. Ronequerque Leater

Red Cross Chapter Ships Christmas Cheer to Soldiers

The Red Cross Chapter prepares Christmas cheer boxes for soldiers in New York. Boxes must arrive by December 5. The Sweet Shop contributed 12 pounds of choice candy packed in boxes. The city was funded by proceeds from a local tag sale.

Red Croan New York

Lost sheep ad near Washington ranch prompts finder

Lost between town and the Washington ranch a mountain sheep akull that bounced from a car. Finder please see Hotel Bates or Current office for Ed Carr.

Washington Ranch Sea Hotel Bates Ed. Carr

Pritchard Eyes Clovis Run to Welcome Returners

H T Pritchard plans a late trip toward Clovis to join his wife and awaiting son returning to Carlsbad, aiming to greet them on arrival. The journey underscores family reunion plans as the trio travels back to their Carlsbad home.

H. T. Pritchard Clovis Carls

Andrews Return Plans After Carlsbad Visit

P. W. Andrews and his wife, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tansill, will return to Chicago tonight after a month spent in Carlsbad.

P. W. Andrews Carlsbad Chicago Mrs. W. Tansill

Arthur H. O Quinn Promoted to Lieutenant in Army

Mrs. Bujne received a letter from her husband noting that Arthur H. O Quinn has been promoted to lieutenant. This marks his third promotion since enlisting as a private around July 1.

Piano for sale at special price in Carlsbad venue

Bell Music Co Denver advertises a high quality piano in the Carlsbad area offered at a special price with easy terms. It can be purchased by a responsible buyer or shipped back to Denver. purchasers may supply five full references in the first letter to Addi Dept A Knight-Camp.

Bell Music CO Denver Cole Carlsbad Addi Dept

Moritzky's sale day ends without cattle sold

A well attended event at Moritzky's on the 7th saw no cattle sold as buyers left early. The Red Cross ladies earned around 75 dollars from the dinner served. A large crowd stayed and left content with the day's turnout.

Moritzky’s Red Cross

Motor stock surge offered by Cannonball Motor Co

Advertisement urges investment in Cannonball Motor Co of Texico New Mexico. Claims shares at two dollars await buyers with a prior acid figure cited and contact through Miss Rutter at Rates Hotel for details.

Cannonball Motor Co Texico, N. Mex

Ruidoso Discusses May Election in Banner Dry Precinct

Roswell News reports Dr S M Johnson traveled from his home in the Ruidoso area to speak about May election plans. He boasted of residing in the banner dry precinct amid local political chatter.

Ruidoso Roswell S. M. Johnson Ind ix

Up From Carlsbad Washington And Krishad Attend

Roswell News reports that Up From Carlsbad Washington and Krishad will attend a legal proceeding tomorrow. The notice names the individuals and mentions the court event.

Carlsbad Washington Krishad Yexterda Roswell

John Rout and Mack River shoppers meet a dry windmill tale

John Rout and Mrs Albert Johnson with sister Jane visited a Mack River morning shopping when windmill could not turn. They saw pumping water for cattle despite the drought and light winds.

John Rout Mack River Albert Johnson Jane Mac Reed

Mrs ill Jones Visits Town With Family to Ranch

Mrs ill Jones is in town today with her home on Rock Their son ward will accompany them to the ranch and spend Sunday there.

Ill Jones Rock Ward

For Rent Furnished house in Roswell NM

Advertises a furnished house for rent at 302 North Mulberry Avenue Roswell New Mexico. Includes a directive to swear at the current office and a notary.

N. Mu Ave Roswell New Mexico Notary Alwa

Local Health Update and Real Estate Transaction

Mre N Jones underwent an operation this forenoon at the hospital and is improving as hoped. Dr Doepp was summoned from Roswell. H F E James sold three lots north of the J G Osburn residence owned by Cius James of El Paso to Mrs Clark. The family came from Texas last Saturday and are related to the Wilkerson brothers who run Carlsbad Steam Laundry. they plan to build a home there next week.

N. Jones Doepp Roswell H. F E. James J. G. Osburn Cius James el Paso Mra. Clark Texas Wilkerson Carlsbad

Mountain Boys Sell Cattle to G E Henson and Shattuck

The mountain boys contracted their cattle to buyer G E Henson. Mr Shattuck earned $40 for his yearlings. They will deliver the yearlings two and three at the mountain pool by Thanksgiving morning. They begin gathering cattle Monday for delivery.

Mountain Boys G. E. Henson

Carlsbad Lawyer Dover Philips Returns to City

Carlsbad attorney Dover Philips, a fixing young lawyer, has spent days in the district court and today retires to the City Beautiful as Roswell News reports.

Carlsbad Dover Philips District Court City Beautiful Roswell News

Pecos Valley Hide and Fur Co Rates Top Prices for Hides

The Pecos Valley Hide and Fur Company, located south of the Fire Hall, advertised the highest prices paid for hides and junk, inviting suppliers to bring in their materials for appraisal and sale.

Pecos Valley

Christmas Packages From Red Cross For Soldier Boys

Red Cross girls rapidly assemble holiday boxes to ship today. Contents include candy tobacco gloves khaki handkerchiefs writing materials and related comforts for soldiers.

Red Cross

Police seek band of Bulgarian gypsies in Ross child case

In El Pano Texas police pursue a Bulgarian gypsy group believed to hold James Douglas Ross, missing since May 12 1915 after his Jersey doctor father offered a $600 reward. A separate search to find the boy in Houston last Christmas was tied to a different band, with officials noting no confirmation of their link.

el Pano Texas James Douglas Ross Jersey N.J Ross Houston Juarez

Roswell Doctor to See Patients in Carlsbad Date Schedule

Dr. DP D Swearingin of Roswell New Mexico will visit Dr. Lauers office in Carlsbad for eye ear nose and throat services on the 8th 4th and 10th of each month according to the printed notice.

DP. D. Swearingin Roswell Carlsbad

Ranchmen and drivers escort cattle shipment details at Monahans route

Jim Bradford from the Rom Holt range and S. D ftranger oversee no cattle shipping. Roswell men Braush Moonson and Allen Smith were at the Bates last night en route for Monahans, the trip by auto.

Jim Bradford Rom Holt Range S. D Ftranger Messrs. Braush, Moonson Allen Smith Roswell Bates Monahans

Mrs J Robvnn Returns Home From Lovington Visit

Mrs J Robvnn who has stayed with friends in Lovington for several weeks returned yesterday. She is feeling well and enjoyed her visit.

J. Robvnn Lovington

Valley farmer tended final ember wheat of season

A Valleys in town farmer worked the last irrigation of ember wheat for the season. He spent hours watering fields and preparing equipment as harvest nears.

Illness Notification Reaches Artesia Family

News of Mrs. McMahan of Artesia being seriously ill was relayed by the mail driver to Mrs. Jack Scott and Mrs. McMahan’s daughter. They traveled on the mail car to Queen and Dog Canyon, with Mrs. Lewis Means already with her mother and a Texas-based son informed of the condition.

Lee Middleton McMahan Artesia Jack Scott Queen Miss McMahan Dog Canyon Lewis Means Texas

Notable Visitors In Carlsbad Hub City Today

Sheriff Earnest Best from Loving ton visits Carlsbad as guest today. P. W. Adams, a stockman from Hope, also arrives in the hub city for today’s events.

Earnest Best Lovington Carlsbad P. WH. Adams Hope

El Paso Man Returns from Dayton Trip Amid Tomato Loss

White reports vast tomato losses after frost impacts, citing potential factory impact if frosts continued three more weeks. He notes uncertainty about salvage and pricing as industry faces unrecorded damages.

T. White el Paso Dayton Mr. White

Mrs W L Ross and Foreman Visit Bates Hotel

Mrs W L Ross and foreman W Johnson were overnight guests at the Bates hotel as they transacted business today.

W.L. Ross W. Johnson Bates Hotel

Fish Sires and Tubes, Oliver and Hines at Rates

Mr and Mrs Nat Roberts of the Plains are at the Rates today delivering a herd of cattle to Henson of Kiawa Kan.

Oliver and Hines Nat Roberts Plains Henson Kiawa Kan

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Christian Reeven Madvice Woodrow Wilson, Wilson Jon Charley the Sweet Shop Ray Davis the Public Utilities Company
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