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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
2
Entered as second class matter April 16 1917 at the post office in bad New Mexico under the act 1879. Carlsbad daily newspaper lists subscription rates and Associated Press credit terms with republication rights and loan news.
A patriotic column proclaims U S support for allied nations with large loans and military aid. It asserts morale against Germany noting spy reports of American mobilization and predicts the crumbling of German forces along the Western Front and the failure of submarine warfare. It calls for harsher terms for central European rulers and celebrates eventual relief for European starvation and hardship.
L Randolph, manager of Peoples Dry Goods store, and B C Kimbrough accompanied by Arthur Linn and Mr Randol phe returned from Lovington. The trip was unhappy due to very rough roads.
A fragmentary report notes that unknown parties threw a piece of material into an unidentified scene. Details about location time and motives are not provided in the accessible text.
A large contingent of rural county teachers plans to attend the upcoming state association meet in Santa Fe. Delegates include Mins Jackson, Professors Brinton and Earl Beck from Carlabot, Mrs Sellers, Miss Mackey, and Miss Moorelland from Otis, Miss Maude Wyman, Miss McCowan, Professor Rodgers, and Mrs Miller from Loving, and Professor Hatfield, Miss Ines Hatfeld, and Miss Ona Hoag from Malaga.
Mrs. Harry Braden hosted the Whist Club at her home with regular members and former guests. Esther Jones was honored among the former members. Seventeen ladies played and each donated a quarter to be given to the Red Cross, with refreshments served.
Albert Johnson says his cattle on the Black River are entering winter in very good condition. He notes he took out a small cake for cows and calves. Mr and Mrs Dée Harkey Minn Ayrtle Harkey and Mrs Corbett Harkey plus baby daughter are visiting town from the ranch this afternoon.
Sewer pipes extended along the alley behind the Polk house on Halagueno street will connect four houses in the block.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church gathered at Mrs. Finow's home on Wednesday receiving a Thanksgiving offering of about unknown dollars to bolster their treasury. Y R Allen and G A Beckett returned from a Rocky head hunt with a five prong buck and a spike, while friends anticipate tastings of the meat. Beckett reportedly came within roughly seventy five yards of the deer when he shot.
The Woman's Club of Gartabad has discontinued all meetings until January 1918 due to members' heavy Red Cross and charitable duties. The next gathering is set at the home of Mrs. C. Sikes.
J. W. Knorr flew to Artesia last night then returned to Carlsbad this morning to announce the birth of his second son who weighs 92 4 pounds.
Mr and Mrs Ned Shattuck and their son Oliver are in town today, greeting many friends and sharing a social stopover with locals.
Charley Weir and McGonagill of Monument were in town this week handling details for the roping and riding contest to be held here next week. Prospects are encouraging for a big crowd on the 29th and 30th of the month.
Christine Britton of the local telephone force has resigned and will depart December first for her Olney Texas home. She has been in Carlsbad over a year and is mourned by many friends here due to her mother’s ill health calling her home.
Mr and Mrs S P Page host Mrs G F Spain of Decatur Texas for a visit in Carlbad. She has visited with her daughter several times but hopes this stay will extend through the winter. She has many friends who will enjoy and welcome her stay.
The district court will convene on the 26th for civil cases only. No jury trials are allowed that term. A Bar Association will organize to examine and classify registrants under the new provision act, with county by county work to aid exemption boards. Eddy county lawyers are expected to attend in full for the 26th session.
Workers apply paint and signs to the Public Utilities building as visitors inspect the newly installed front. The scene features many locals and officials examining the site.
Joe Lockhart and a party arrive in town this morning to oversee a Forehand ranch. They report seasonable rains and good pasture, needing no feed until spring. The Lockhart family lives near the old Miles Store about ten miles south. schooling is four and a half miles away at Otin, forcing relocation or renting closer next year.
The picture show management hosts a benefit performance for the Carlsbad band. All proceeds after expenses go to the C. V. F. D. band treasurer, inviting everyone to attend and support the event.
Rumor suggests Pete Craft, an operator at the Santa Fe station, may shortly transfer to the agency at Amari. The claim links Craft to ongoing transit or agency reshuffles, with no official confirmation.
W L Ashtrookin checked in at the Bates today after arriving from the ranch, marking a brief local registration.
James Tulk returns from a ranch trip sixty miles out and Mr. and Mrs. Wil Fenton arrive from the ranch today with local sightings and 简.
John Lusk recently returned to town from a trip to Kansas City. He traveled with a group on the visit and planned to share details of the journey.
Marvin Livingston and wife are spending the day in town from their ranch about twelve miles away. They plan a brief outing and will return to the ranch this evening.
The Otis Auxiliary of the Red Cross met with Mrs Grandi Thure on a day afternoon with good attendance. Members are devoting their time to knitting woolen garments badly needed for the home here.
For sale or rent a five room residence on Math Street with bath range and creature tank. Wm H Mullane.
Classified notice seeking to purchase a good residence in Carlsbad. Inquiries at the office.
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