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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1917

Page

3

Local notes on residents and moving livestock

Charles Ward rents the Penny residence and plans to occupy it this winter. H C Muldrow spent Sunday on Rocky with relatives and returned to oversee the moving of 1 200 head of live stock en route to market. Christina and Lige Merchant’s wives drove to Roswell and back. Smily Moore, infant daughter of John Moore, is ill with grandmother Mrs Geer at her bedside. Tom Reeves ships a carload tomorrow after selling the ranch. J D Walker and Pete Etcheverry returned from Hope County visiting ranches. Walker then headed to Roswell. Willard Bates returns with Mrs Bates and her parents M H Bell who visit Lovington before returning home.

Charles Ward J. I. Penny H. C. Muldrow J. J. 8. Smith Smily Moore John Moore Mrs. Geer

Bond Buyer Edwin Stephenson Invests in Liberty Bonds

Edwin Stephenson purchased Liberty bonds for himself his wife and daughter Grace each bond valued at 50 dollars. Jeff D Hart arrived from the Witt ranch and plans to ship two carloads of cattle tomorrow aboard a train bound for Kansas City.

Edwin Stephenson Miss Grace Jeff D. Hart Witt Ranch Kansan City

Foster and Braden Planned Auto Trip to Roswell

Mr and Mrs L E Foster and Mrs H I Braden plan an auto trip to Roswell starting tomorrow. Les Bates, one of the lucky boys, postponed his vacation until hunting season opens and left for the open range to be gone a few weeks.

Mr. Ad L. E. Foster H. I. Braden Roswell Les Bates

Local notices hint at travels and absences amid community chatter

The fragment lists residents plotting trips and absences from the area. R C Sikes and Bob Dow plan a secret week to ten days away. R D Fuller of Seagraves visits family then leaves for the plains. J B Oliver plans a Lovington trip. Boyd Baker returns after a stay, Paui Hattie works for Santa Fe in Willard, and John Franklin, a former district attorney, dies at Battle Creek.

Boyd Baker Visi Ae Paui Hattie Santa Fe Willard C. H. McLena

Jones and Son Feed Covey of Cows This Week

C N Jones and his son are reported busy this week feeding a number of cows as part of farm work ongoing this period.

C. N. Jones

Stephenson to Visit Claude Family This Winter

B Stephenson and his wife left for Claude Texas to spend weeks with his brother and family. He plans to buy kaffir corn or a car load of sheep if prices suit him.

B. Stephenson Claude Texas Mr. Stephenson Stephenson

Cattle Deal Mentioned Between Alston and Lynch

Fragmentary report shows E. W. Alston on his ranch dealing with M. I. and 5. Lynch last week. Details on the cattle quantity and price are unclear in the text.

E. W. Alston M. I Lynch

Hubbard Returns From Kansas City and Wichita Cattle Trip

H D Hubbard arrived home from Kansas City and Wichita where he sold cattle. He enjoyed the trip, pleased with the sales, and plans to stay in the sunny south for a while before going north again in winter. He visited relatives and saw Miss Jewal who is happy with her school.

H. D. Hubbard Kansas City Wichita Suany Eouth Miss Jewal

Wrights Visit as Family Ties Bring Local Attention

Ed Wright of Little Rock Kansas visited Saturday afternoon, uncle to Whit Wright the county treasurer. A first time guest, he enjoys fishing trips and likely a big hunt is planned. Mr and Mrs John Barber and their boys arrived from Porterville Texas to stay a few days for business.

Ed, Wright Little Rock Kansas Whit Wright John Barber Porterville Texas

Liberty bond talks set for Arkansas valley tour

L Jordan heads to Marietta Oklahoma this morning on business with plans to visit Artenia and nearby towns. W Armstrong secretary accompanies the chairman C M Richards. They will deliver concise talks on Liberty bonds with Judge Grantham not taking part.

L. Jordan Marietta Oklahoma

Filson Arrives From Kansas City to View Valley

Mrs. T. L. Filson and daughter Minx Molly celebrate the arrival of Mr. Filson who came last night from Kansas City Missouri. He plans a few weeks visit and to survey the valley for a possible permanent location. He is said to be busy with manufacturing and industrial promotions and may favor the valley.

T. L. Filson Minx Molly Mr. Filson Nat Kansas City

Lectures for Soldiers in New Mexico Camp

In Albuquerque on Oct 24 thousands of trainees from various states will hear lectures by YMCA educational director FP David RK Boyd and author George Wharton James. The talks cover New Mexico resources, the Southwest, and local industries, scenery, and opportunities for young men.

Albuquerque N. M Seas Coty Great Southwest YM. C. A Camp Deming David RK. Boyd The State University Y. M. C. A. Halla New Mexico Southwest George Wharton James Angeles D Industries Filma

Sixth grade buys large 5 by 10 foot flag for room

The sixth grade class of the grammar school pooled their money to buy a large flag for their room. They paid for it themselves and are enjoying the proud display.

Wehool

Tragic Lodato Murder in Rosa Section Prompts Arrest

Isabel Lobato a 20 year old in Aztec was killed after a quarrel over liquor with several youths. Jose Berrago was arrested by Sheriff Noble and faces a preliminary hearing. others are implicated as the fight began after a dispute over joirl. Lobato was son of a wealthy sheepman and his death has stirred strong public sentiment.

Aztec Rosa Isabel Lobato Aban Lobato Jose Berrago Noble

Birthday Party for Russell Crawford Draws Rio Vista Friends

Five of Russell Crawford's boy friends helped him celebrate his eleventh birthday Saturday at his Rio Vista home. Outdoor games preceded a dining room party with a floral cake centerpiece and eleven candles. Ice cream was served as Russell received many gifts.

Russel Crawford Rio Vista Crawford Lillian Russell Hlards Nod Watham

Andrews and Company Bankers in Chicago Auction Dispute

The fragment mentions PW Andrews of POW Andrews and Company bankers in Chicago and a dispute involving Mr. and Mrs. Row Tunsill over winter arrangements, with the question focused on their involvement.

PW. Andrews POW. Andrews and Company Nue Cevaful Bankers of Chicago Finday Secompanid Row. Tunsill

New Soldier's Overcoat Offered by Notice

Local notice announces a soldier’s overcoat available for purchase. Owner may claim the item by calling Tom Pope at Loving and arranging payment.

Tom Pope

Pecos Valley Hide and Fur Company Ad

An old classified notice from the Pecos Valley Hide and Fur Company advertises high prices paid for hides and furs at their Fire Halt location, with contact via phone number 2.

Hidewamd Pecos Valley Hide and ‘Ur Company Fire Halt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logal News San Yeate NCCO Rot Christina Lige Merchant Tom Reeves J. D. Walker Pete Etcheverry Hope Country Mr. Erry Hope Mr. Walker the Sweet Shop R. C. Sikes Bob Dow R. D. Fuller Seagraves the Plains Oliver Lovington J. R. Linn Ay MacArthur Lovington Sunda Lee Keller Counsin AB Park Thomas-Keller Luther Thomas Davis Carinthan C. H. Dishman Carlsbad, N Jackson Ralph Riverside Refining Co Cleveland Ohio Br. D. D. Swearingin Ri N. Mex Carlebad Dr. Lauer Sam Mi I Mighty Amavork U. S the Public Utilities CO Boost
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