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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1917

Page

3

Local notes from the plains a Sunday trip and town news

Allen Stewart and his wife returned Sunday from a ten day business trip on the plains. W W Wilkerson was ill last night with a severe grippe. Beans reports from Gainesville he may join the express company if conditions suit. Bob Bruce attended the county commissioners meeting. Earnest Shafer and wife with Earnest Jr. are in town for commerce. Miss Wyman sister of T C Wyman of Loving arrived from Kentucky to spend winter with her brother and Maude Wyman. Maude has grippe but improving today.

Allen Stewart Plains Earnest Shafer A Earnest, Jr Miss Wyman T. C. Wyman Loving Kentucky Jpa Fam

Motor stock chance tied to Dodge car sale

An advertising notice promotes buying motor stock with over one million units sold and a Dodge car purchase by Roy Hepler from Oliver and Hines. It mentions Miss Rutter at Bates Hotel and remodeling of Jackson and wife’s residence. C D 8 McLaurin from Albuquerque visits in support of New York Life Insurance. The W T A will meet with Mrs. Low at the Presbyterian Manse tomorrow afternoon.

Cannon Hall Motor Co Texico N. Mex Roy Hepler Oliver and Hines Dodge

Monument man passes Carlsbad on new trip to Missouri

J. W. Linch of Monument rode through Carlsbad en route to Missouri Tenning last night. He will stay a few days to handle business. Miss Elizabeth Baker hosted a Sunday afternoon and evening gathering with Miss McDonald and Miss Hattie at Hagerman, both employed by the Santa Fe railroad.

J. W. Linch Monument Carlsbad Missouri Tenning Elizabeth Baker Iss McDonald Santa Fe Railroad Hagerman Miss Hattie

Local residents visit county seat and plan winter stay

John Nymeyer and son Ora of Loving were in the county seat yesterday morning on business. Mrs. H. L. Pritchard and her young son returned from a Chicago visit and will spend a few days at the Bates, then occupy Miss E. B. Hart's residence this winter.

John Nymeyer Ora Loving H. L. Pritchard Chicago Ill Bates EB. V. Hart

Family heads to ranch for restful week and windmill move

Sam 8 and wife depart for the ranch to seek quiet for a week or more. Sam B begins installing a new windmill over a recently drilled Richard Smith well near Mosley. Richard worked four days to complete the well and the water supply is described as plentiful.

Sam Smith Sam B Richard Smith Mosley Richard

Piano at a Sacrifice Offers Easy Terms to Buyers

The notice advertises a piano for sale with options to ship to Denver or sell locally to a responsible party. Payment plans are offered and full references may be provided in a letter. The ad mentions Dept. A Knight Camp Comfort and Economy Homes and a Breath Blast Heater benefit. Kim Delk and his mother Mrs Evana were in town shopping and transacting business.

Denver Kim Delk Evana

Local residents plan California move and civic notes

Chas A May and wife with their young daughter depart for California to establish a new home. May, a Laberge mine project assistant manager, is a civil engineer knowledgeable in banking. Carlsbad loses a valued citizen as the family relocates for their welfare. Mrs Baxter of Loving aids Red Cross efforts. Mrs J Frank Joyce reports her niece Miss Allie Atchinson, a State University student, ill with appendicitis but slightly improved. Cattle will move from the stock pen around the 16th as Fenton, Lusk brothers, and Richards drive cows and calves to Kansas City markets.

Chas A. May California Carlsbad J. Frank Joyce Allie Atchinson The State University Messrs Will Fenton John and Joe Lusk Bob Richards Kansas City Marekets

Will Fenton and daughter visit from the ranch

Will Fenton and his daughter Lusk are in from the Piney ranch to visit, enjoying a countryside outing and time with local residents.

Will Fenton Daughter Lusk Piney

Mrs Julia Tucker Plans Weekend Visit to Loving

Mrs Julia Tucker and her children Elmer and Charles will spend the weekend with the children's grandparents at Loving.

Julia Tucker Elmer Charles Chilldren Loving

Carpenter A S Hamilton Drives Hotel Project Near Lea County

A S Hamilton, famed local carpenter now in Lea County, has a contract to build a new modern concrete hotel. He plans to start as soon as steel reinforcement arrives, no later than December 10. Hamilton expected to return today. Mine Willie Harmon and Mrs Stanford accompany him.

A. S. Hamilton Lea County Hamilton Willie Harmon Stanford

Catholic Ladies Bazaar Date Set for Saturday November Fourth

A Catholic ladies bazaar has been scheduled for Saturday November fourth. Organizers invite the community to attend and support the event with proceeds aiding parish activities.

Miss Lillian Bearup Welcomed Home to Carlsbad

The Current extols Miss Lillian Bearup a musician of exceptional talent after her year of study in Wichita at the Academy of Music Mount Carmel and in Lincoln at the University School of Music. She will enjoy her music and entertain numerous friends at home.

Lillian Bearup Carlsbad Bearup Wichita Academy of Music Mount Carmel University School of Music Lincoln Nebraska

Baltimore Seeks 18 000 Workers for Industrial Quota

Thomas M. Barr of the United States employment bureau in Baltimore reports the city needs 15 000 industrial workers to bring shops and factories to a full quota.

Baltimore Thomas M. Barr United States Bureau of Employment At

Bounty Offered for Kaiser's Captor in Pootville Texas

Practically every male resident of Pootville contributed to a bounty of 1246.50 dollars for the capture and delivery of Kaiser Willam to American authorities.

Kaiser Pootville Tex Kaiser Willam

Girl Stops Auto Man Snares Flags Then Departs

In Kendallville Maryland a stranger ordered Miss Blanche Krueger to halt her car. She complied and the man seized the British and French flags on her vehicle, expressed affection for the colors, kissed them, and walked away with bowed head.

Selzee Kloses Blanche Krueger Kendallville, Md Mias Krueger

Swearing Clarified in Current Wisdom Notary Practice

A terse notice outlines the ongoing practice of swearing oaths and the role of the notary public in validating signatures. It emphasizes accuracy and formal procedures in documenting the oaths and affirmations.

Mrs Green Returns to Carlsbad After Pecos Visit

Mrs. C. C. Green arrived in Carlsbad after spending weeks in Pecos. She had spent about a year with her step-daughter Mrs. Billinglea and hears of her daughter's death earlier this month. Mrs. Green has called Carlsbad home for over twenty years and her visit brings pleasure to locals who know her.

C. C. Green Pecos Billinglea Green

Downings Leave for Fraser Colorado for Rest and Change

Mr and Mrs J H Downing depart for Fraser Colorado to spend several months away from home. They have many friends in the valley who look forward to their return in the spring and their cheerful presence.

J. H. Downing Fraser Colorado Valley

Furnished house for rent in Roswell New Mexico

For rent a furnished house at 902 North Muñoa Avenue Roswell New Mexico. Contact Miss Effie V Hart. Notary public available at the current office for swearing or affidavits.

Misa Effie V. Hart N. Mu. Ave Roswell New Mexico

Jitney Advertises Old and New Rates

A note promotes a jitney service with a $150 fare for a first ride and a $150 second hand option from EV. Albritton at J Pruit Comp.

EV. Albritton J Pruit

W C T U Meeting Announced With Mrs Lowry

The W C T U will meet with Mrs H W Lowry tomorrow afternoon. Willard Bates and wife left yesterday morning to spend a week at the new ranch at Weed. Mr and Mrs Les Bates stay with the girls Miss Wardie and Tara while they are away.

Willard Bates Weed Les Bates Miss Wardie Tara

Ex County Commissioner J H Graham in town with plans for Pendleton property

J H Graham a Plains ex county commissioner and ally of the valley arrives in town without family. He witnesses He James at the Walter Pendleton property where Ralph the Cleaner was burned out. The building nears completion and The Southern Auto Company will occupy it with a front office and back machine shop.

J. H. Graham HE. James Walter Pendleton Ralph Southern Auto Company

3000 Hogs Change Hands

Sherman of Hagerman toured the Roswell Malaga hog area and bought 8000 hogs at about 14 cents a pound on foot. He predicts a near term hog-for-money trade. Tom Reeves from the Hart Reeves ranch brought in last night as they run two line engines at two wells. About 1100 cattle drink there as crews stay busy. Two cars of cake have been ordered since August and are stored for feeding.

Sherman Hagerman Mr. Sherman Roswell Malaga Tom Reeves Hart-Reeves Ranch Witt Ranch

Delightful Tea Honors Mrs Jones at Carlsbad Visit

Mrs Clarence Richards hosted a welcoming tea for visiting guest Mrs C R Jones at her old home in Carlsbad. Friendscalled to chat and enjoy autumn flower arrangements while the honored guest received a warm reception.

Clarence Richards C. R. Jones Mrs. Jones Carlsbad

Burleson Visits Roswell on Sunday Night Trip

Ed Burleson traveled to Roswell on a Sunday night for a lunch deal related business. He may stay several days to handle ongoing work commitments.

Ed. Burleson Roswell

Gaither brothers stay overnight at the Rurht Way

Jack and Ben Gaither two influential men from Monument were overnight guests at the Rurht Way before returning to their duties.

Jack Ben Gaither Monument Locality Rurht Way

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W. W. Wilkerson Beans Gainesville Express Company Bob Bruce Maude Wyman Maude PD. Jackson J. W. Lewis Mrs. Baxter Red Cross Christian & CO Metropolitan Hotel Maggie Reed H. W. Lowry Tment OF the Sweet Shop Ray Davis Just Oliver Hines Americas Alborrirry Merica Landry Wea the Public Utilities Co
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