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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1918

Page

3

Local officials and residents recover from influenza and pneumonia

Carl B. Livingston a state legislator is out after a serious illness from flu and pneumonia. John H. Zimmerman returns to duty at the post office after a severe flu. Claude and Mrs Farris visit Artesia while convalescing. Madam Thorne ends a month visit to Roswell and notes fewer influenza cases in the city.

Carl B. Livingston State Legisature John H. Zimmerman Claude Farris Artesia Madam Thorne Harry Roswell

Wanted At Hotel Crawfond and Camp Cody Visit

The Current reports peculiar items including a request for one hundred fat hens at ten cents per pound and mentions Dre i. Ho Pate returning from Camp Cody after a short absence. Tass Love's pneumonia recovery is noted as slightly improved, with anxious family and friends in town.

Hotel Crawfond Dre i. Ho Pate Camp Cody Deming Tass Love

Family heads west as Claude West finds new home in Hurley NM

Mrs. Claude West and two children travel with her brother Melvin Carver to Hurley New Mexico where Claude has already secured a job and plans to establish a future home. Success to them.

Claude West Melvin Carver Hurley N. M Claude

Campaign Plans Unchanged For War Work Drive

A telegram from New York national headquarters to Major A Pf Oakes executive secretary of the southern campaign publicity bureau states the influenza epidemic must not derail the United War Work Campaign. The drive seeks 170 500 000 for seven civilian welfare organizations.

United War Work National Campainy Headquarters New York A. Pf. Oakes Southern Dpartment Campaign Publicity Bureau

Osburns at Mountain ah New Mexico improve in health return planned

Judge and Mrs. J. G. Osburn and Judson Jr are at Mountain ah New Mexico and likely return to Carlsbad by November first The Current reports their health has improved and offers best wishes for their speedy recovery

J. G. Osburn Judson, Jr Mountainah New Mexico Carlsbad

Sisters in El Paso Report Kin Calmed by News

Mrs John Lucan received a letter from El Paso with good news that her sister Mrs George Lucas and the baby Happy Patchin are improving. Mr Patchin also thought to be recovering. Sallie Slaughter from Yuma is with them and Ida Breeding of Carlsbad teaching in El Paso schools has aided the family since closures.

John Lucan el Paso George Lucas

For Rent Four Room House Near City Center

Classified notice offers a four room house for rent with both utilities included near the center. Relatives of William Campbell, serving on the front in France, have learned from a friend named Kelly that Campbell, known as RI, was wounded on September 20. The extent of the wound is described as not serious, and the family hopes he is back at the front soon and capable of a good account of himself.

Wm. Campbell France Kelly

Rev. E. J. Barb Takes Baptist Pastor Post in Lovington

The Reverend E. J. Barb, once pastor of the local Baptist church, is now filling a similar pastorate in Lovington in Lea county.

E. J. Barb The Baptist Church Lovington Lea County

Rosees Attend Funeral of Charles C. Stansberry

Mr and Mrs W E Rose of Loving travel to attend the funeral of Charles C Stansberry.

W. E. Rose Charles C. Stansberry

Alfalfa Farm and Livestock For Sale by Owner in La Huerta

A La Huerta property owner offers a home with acres of alfalfa for sale or trade. Included are a Buick roan stallion, milk cow, and horses, with additional livestock and miscellaneous items. Listed by B P Hanson.

la Huerta B. P. Hanson

Cotton grading service arrives in Carlsbad

W M Mangum, a government cotton grader, has arrived in Carlsbad to grade cotton for growers. He will determine bale quality from samples, guiding price differences from two to ten cents per pound. Growers may bring or send samples to his office in the Reclamation office, government building, Carlsbad.

W. M. Mangum Carlebad Brower

Notice to return Sweet Shop packers or whereabouts

Citizens with packers belonging to the Sweet Shop are asked to return them or inform authorities of their current location. The notice requests prompt action to recover property and avoid further inquiry.

Weather forecast for Cartebad New Mexico

U S Weather Forecast Cartebad New Mexico reports a pair tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions in the southeast tonight and warmer conditions on Wednesday.

U.S Cartebad N. M

Hunters at Mullane Ranch With Morrison Visit

Win Mullane of Carlsbad and Frank Morrison of Lakewood spend the week near the Mullane ranch hunting and making use of their time in the surrounding area.

Win TH Mullane Carlsbad Frank Morrison Lakewood Mullane Ranch

King Couple Welcome Baby Boy in Anderson Sani tarium

Mr and Mrs Fred King welcomed a son at the Anderson sanitarium last night. The Kings recently came from the Euolee country a couple of months ago.

Anderson Sanitarium Mra Fred King King Euolee

Community mourns loss of son at sea and daughter’s husband

The sympathy of the entire community goes to Mr and Mrs Daniel Eipper after word arrived that their son Jesse died at sea while en route to France from pneumonia following influenza. He was buried at sea as confirmed by a War Department message.

Daniel Eipper Ilinois War Department Jesse France Pheumonia Artensia

Letter From France Describes Carlsbad Roots and War Time

The letter to Mrs. C. H. Dishman from Lieut Chas Hoffman recalls Carlsbad High School class of 1910 and Winnie Dishman. Hoffman writes from a French village near the front, reflecting autumn colors, home memories, and a fond link to Kentucky and North Carolina landscapes.

C. H. Dishman Chas Hoffman Carlsbad Winnie Papa la Belle France Kentucky North Carolina

My Letter From War and Life In France From a Soldier

A veteran correspondent describes France with vivid detail from canals and medieval castles to cobbled streets and wooden shoes. He praises French courtesy and courage, notes censorship limits, and shares memories of loved ones, hope for victory, and daily work with trenches and laundry on the homefront.

Keese Monsieur Hun Lusitania Swat Aou Papa

State Game Warden Announces Hunting Season Dates

State Game Warden Theodore Rovalt clarifies open season dates for deer turkey ducks and quail. North of the 6th parallel deer Oct 18 to Nov 6. south Oct 26 to Nov 26. Turkey north Nov 1 to Dec 31. south Oct 26 to Nov 26. Duck Oct 16 start statewide. quail Oct 25 to Oct 31 with state limit of 20.

Theodore Rovalt Albuquerque Tno Hmit Jon

Death of Charles O Stansberry at Sisters Hospital Carlsbad

Charles O Stansberry of Loving died at Sisters hospital Carlsbad aged about 47 after a week long illness. He owned a valley farm and left two children from a former marriage, a 15 year old son and a 1 year old daughter residing in Missouri with his wife. Funeral services were held at 11 o clock with Rev Lowry officiating, interment in City cemetery.

Sisters Hospital Carlsbad Charles O Stansberry Loving Stanaberry Miawouri Lowry

Deaths Reported in Local Mexican and American Communities

One death occurred in a Mexican hospital in San Jose last night a boy about 16 died after several days illness and a sudden decline. A young Mexican baby died early this morning at the parents home in the Otle neighborhood. Two deaths were all that occurred last night and the overall situation seems improved for both Americans and native population.

San Jose Otle

Lost overcoat in Carlabad with Charlie Ward reward

Fragmentary notice reports a lost khaki overcoat near Carlabad. A reward is offered for its return to Charlie Ward.

Carlabad

New Manager Neil Rawlings Named at Peoples Mercantile

The Lovington Leader prints a flattering notice for Neil Rawlings of Carbad as the new manager of Peoples Mercantile Lovington. It notes he is not a good mixer, a view the Current agrees with, but hopes he remains in Lovington.

Lovington Peoples Mercantile Store Neil Rawlings Cartabad Waris

Mrs Hiler Leaves Hospital for Home Convalescence

Mrs N J Hiler, once very ill at Eddy county hospital, is convalescing and will be taken home today. Mr Hiler has rented the vacated Alameda street house from the Wheeler family and will fix it up for their reception until they can move into their La Huerta home.

N. J. Hiler Eddy County Hospital Hiler Jess Wheeler Alameda Street la Huerta

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