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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1917

Page

3

Local News Briefs On Roads Ranches And Movements

Local notes report G M Cooke and John Guither buying a Ford chassis for a road truck between here and Monument Mia. RS Benson returns from Iowa and Milwaukee uneasy with the climate shift. Fred Montgomery arrives from Queen to settle business. Tom Reeves sells his ranch east of here and seeks a new ranch within thirty days while keeping his saddle horses. The group spent a week on the plains seeking a suitable ranch.

G. M. Cooke John Guither Ford Here Monument Mia. RS. Benson Iowa Milwaukee Mia Tom Reeves Tom Horsen Plains

W Lynch and wife visit town for ranch shopping

W Lynch and his wife were seen yesterday in town, looking over ranch properties and handling business. The couple toured local listings and discussed options for a possible rural property.

W. Lynch

Reeves Ranch Purchase Near Artesia Reported

Messrs. Williams and Bond own a ranch as Imen, residing forty miles east of Artesia, bought the Reeves ranch and Seattle last week.

Messrs. Williams and Bond Imen Artesia Reeves Ranch Seattle

Ill Residents Near Otis Receive Neighborly Help

Mr and Mrs Downing of Otis have been very ill since Sunday with Miss eKingy and nearby neighbors tending to them. Helpers have provided care while the couple remains confined indoors.

Artesia Man Taylor Returns From Overnight Hotel Stay

WN Taylor of Artesia was found to have stayed overnight at a hotel, returning the following day.

Taylor Artesia

Holland brothers plan move from Guadalupe to Caylabad

R. Holland will end affairs in San Angelo Texas, then move with a brother to New Mexico. The Hollands own sheep and goats, and W. R. Holland will take his family to Caylabad to join them.

R. Holland Guadalupe Mountains San Angelo Texas New Mexico W. R. Holland Caylabad

Publicity Agent Howe Visits Old Beat in Santa Fe

A. M. Howe publicity agent for the Santa Fe was seen in his old beat yesterday looking younger and brisk with little time to spare. His son William resides in Santa Fe and has entered St. Michaels school for boys run by the Christian Brothers, where he is pleased with the school and his good work.

A. M. Howe The Santa Fe William St. Michaels School Christian Brothers

Mrs Hunick entertains visitors at new valley home

Mrs J B Leck and Mrs J W Gamel with their children motored to the Hunick home Wednesday afternoon where they were royally entertained. Mrs Hunick had spent last winter in town and has many friends and their new home sits a distance down the valley from town.

J. B. Leck J. W. Gamel Hunick

Mrs J A Hardy Plans Missouri Visit With Daughter

Mrs J A Hardy and her young daughter will travel by street car to their former Missouri home for an extended visit, leaving on Wednesday and intending to spend some time there.

J. A. Hardy Pea Missouri

Charles Walter Buys New Ford During Week Visit

When Charles Walter was here the first of the week he treated himself to a new Ford which he drove home Wednesday.

Charles Walter

Notable visitors from Upper Black River in town today

Arthur Mayes a leading stockman from Upper Black River visited town today. C Cass and his wife with two children travelled in a Ford. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Boone Beech and planned to spend the day with sister Mrs W A Forehand and family, do some shopping and attend to business.

Arthur Mayes Upper Black River C. Cass Boone Beech W. A

Quince Leatherman Farewell Barbecue News Item

Uncle Green Ussery and family plan to visit the 9K gathering this afternoon to attend the farewell barbecue in the Quince Leatherman section. They are moving to Van Horn Texas and then to Arizona in the spring. Mr and Mrs pure ranch have friends across the region.

Green Ussery Quince Leatherman van Horn Texas Arizona

Glover Family Hosts Visitors at 9K Ranch This Afternoon

Walter Glover and his wife host Jayne Kindel Mabel Thayere and Mina Thayer as guests at the 9K ranch this afternoon. The group plans an enjoyable visit with Kindel returning tomorrow and Thayer staying a few weeks.

Misse Jayne Kindel Mabel Thayere Walter Glover Mina Thayer Mrs. Glover Miss’ Kindel

Mr and Mrs Hercial Lucas Move Toward Town Residence

Mr and Mrs Hercial Lucas of Ranger Lake are in town. They arrived yesterday and likely will settle about twelve miles from town, an arrangement welcomed by friends and family. Hercial, an old Carlsbad boy, will enjoy nearby access for his parents and friends.

Hercial Lucas Ranger Lake Munch Hercial Carlsbad

Fred Phelan Heads To 9K Ranch For Dance With Friends

Fred Phelan plans to load his seven passenger car this afternoon and drive to the 9K ranch to join a party of friends for the dance tonight.

Fred Phelan

Crawford Buys Ford Chassis For Bus Conversion

As Crawford purchases a Ford chassis from C. C. Sikes he plans to convert it into a bus, opening a Crawford telephone venture as part of the project.

Port Lavaca Woman Passes Through Carl En Route Home

Mrs. F. R. Henderson of Port Lavaca Texas traveled through Carl overnight at the Pala and left for home this morning.

F. R. Henderson Port Lavaca Texas Carl Pala

Joyce wired wife to join Ville after Hill stay

F Joyce wired Mrs Joyce to join him in Ville Tennessee after she stayed at Hill Missouri and may be away for about two weeks longer.

F. Joyce Ville, Tenn Hill

Miss Koverman Accepts Nurse Case in Albuquerque

Miss Margaret Koverman, once set to return to Carlsbad this week, altered her plans and accepted a nurse case in Albuquerque instead, reflecting a shift in her professional assignment.

Margaret Koverman Carlsbad Albuquerque

Walter McCollaum Leaves Sanitarium for West Trip

Walter McCollaum was discharged yesterday afternoon and now travels with his parents Mr and Mrs McCollaum. They plan a western journey seeking a higher altitude for Walter and his mother s health and will be joined by Will Magaby and family. They depart via El Paso toward Hot Springs, aiming to spend a few weeks there before choosing a route.

Walter McCollaum Mrs. McCollaum Walter Will Magaby el Paso Hot Springs

Girls' Guild Meets At Jones Home For Study And Tea

A Girls' Guild gathering was hosted by Misses Maude and Inez Jones last evening. Members studied the African Trail, finding it attractive and fascinating, and enjoyed a social hour with a delicious chicken pot pie served by the hostesses.

Girls’ Guild Maude Inez Jones

Mrs Snow Entertains Church Friends at Home

Reception at the F G Snow residence yesterday afternoon hosted by members of the Christian church drew about thirty to forty attendees. Guests enjoyed a pleasant social time with sandwiches cake and coffee served.

F. G. Snow The Christian Church

Prohibition lecturer to speak at Methodist church Sunday

Clyde Keegan will present a prohibition lecture at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The event invites everyone in the community to attend.

Walter Glover Family to Attend 9K Ranch Barbecue Dance

Walter Glover his wife and young daughter arrived from the ranch and plan to visit Mr and Mrs Quince Leatherman at the 9K ranch for a barbecue and big dance tonight. Friends from across the region will attend. The hosts announce they will soon move to another location.

Walter Glover Hatel Quince Leatherman van Horn Texas

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Will Merchant Home

Mrs Will Merchant hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid yesterday at her pleasant home for the regular meeting. After the business session a social hour followed with delicious cake and ice cream.

Will Merchant Presbyterian

Frank Sprong Leaves Houston for Batitia Island Mission

Frank Sprong informs his parents he is departing Houston Texas on Monday aboard a ship bound for Batitia Island in the East India. He notes that 400 men will depart the city in the next eight days and that he expects to be busy transporting men to the training camp.

Frank Sprong Houston Texas Batitia Island India Frank

Night watchman Sutton buys new Ford from Sikes

J. Sutton, a night watchman, has purchased a new Ford from C. C. Sikes. He drove the car to the Votesta Barberia ranch west of town for a test run near midweek.

J. ©. Sutton Votesta Barberia C. C. Sikes

Masons Vote to Purchase Liberty Loan Bonds

Eddy Lodge No 21 and Free and Accepted Masons held a special communication on the 18th to consider buying Liberty Loan Bonds. The lodge unanimously adopted a $1,000 bond purchase resolution. A reception honored Richard M Thorne elected Grand Master of the Masons of New Mexico at Las Cruces last week.

Eddy Lodge No Crima Amaker Richard M. Thorne Masons State of New Mexico Grand Lodge Las Cruces

Carlsbad Gets Franciscan Visitor and Local Pastoral Note

Father Kunkel of Gallup, in Carlsbad to preach a Sisters retreat, departed for home after a week. He recalled the Franciscans’ return after 200 years with Columbus and noted his prior service in 1903. He also mentioned Father Linus of St. Boniface in Louisville, a large church with thousands of members, while Carlsbad’s own parish has struggled to pay a pastor an average of $400 yearly.

Father Kunkel Gallup Columbus Kunkel Michaels Louisville Cincinnatti Linus Carlsbad

I Will Buy Your Poultry and Hides at Pecos Valley

The notice states B. Jackson will purchase poultry and offers the Pecos Valley Hide Fur Company location south of the Fire Hall with phone contact 209. It promises the highest prices for hides and junk.

B. Jackson Pecos Valley

Property description fragment from Bouse area record note

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a tract in section 28 township 22 range 37 near Blackwater involving a house mill and seehan terms. Contains place names unclear and lacks complete action or dates.

Dr Swearingin to Visit Carlsbad for Eye Ear Classes

Dr D D Swearingin of Roswell New Mexico travels to Carlsbad to fit classes for eye and ear issues at Dr Lauer’s office on the 8th 9th and 16th of each month.

D. D. Swearingin Roswell N. Mex Carlsbad

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Eas Fred Montgomery Queen Montgomery Ms and Stock J. W. McCollaum Ranch the Sweet Shop Girls' Guild Mrs. Snow Clyde Keegan Carlsbadys Sam Teav U. S the Public Utilities CO
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