Haig Turns Tide at Ypres Through Courage on Menin Road
Heroic actions on the Menin Road helped halt a German assault. Soldiers, cooks, servants, and orderlies joined the firing line, with a man swapping a frying pan for a rifle earning a record bravery award. Haig’s leadership and the standing of British troops inspired a renewed defense as German bombardment raged and the push faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Haigs
Ypres
Lord Freneh
Beittehartie
Uni Teutonic
Dougine Haig
An Haig
Qndid
Menin Couch
Ted
Mike
Myrtie
Straig Trim
Thong
Vance
Haig
Menin
Hrntiah
Rance
Fifth Wdigal D. Tact Court for Eddy County
James Scribner was arrested Wednesday on an indictment for turning stock loose on the range without water with bond set at 900 dollars. J C Estlack indicted for poisoning neat cattle. bond 1000 dollars. Caleb Taylor set for trial September 28. Jim De Moss pleads guilty to carrying a gun. fined 50 dollars and jailed until fine and costs are paid. Robt Trowbridge pleads not guilty to forgery. Mexicans convicted Cayetano Vasquez Cresencia Lopes found guilty of stealing Laura Pipkin’s calf. The Rawls cane M D Rawls placed on trial for stealing Hamilton’s angoras. Trial jury named. First witness Henry Hamilton testified since 10:11 AM. direct testimony concluded around 3 PM. Court adjourns Saturday. Bar Association meeting in Roswell next week. Court resumes Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scribner
J.C. Estlack
Caleb Taylor
Jim de Moss
Caryin
Trowbridge
Cayetano Vasquez
Cresencia Lopes
Laula Pipkin
M. D. Rawls
Hamilton
Angoras
J. M. Dillard
Dow
Carl Livingston
Joe Weissell
C. EB. Nickey
J. B. Leck
M. L. Davis
W. S. Gibbs
Harery McKim
A. R. Boyd
Wallace Anderson
C. D. Stansberry
Hoose, Gee
Frederick
J. R. Linn
Henry Hamilton
Mr. Dillard
Reed in town with son during return to Military Institute
Will Reed in Roswell today with his son as he resumes duties at the Military Institute. Reed has long served as editor and proprietor of the Carlsbad Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Reed
W. T. Reed
Carlsbad Argus
Military Institute
Roswell
Carlsbad Visitors Call on Cap Rock Guests
Carlsbad travelers Mr and Mrs Joseph James arrived from Cap Rock after several days visit and departed for home in Carlsbad this afternoon. Mrs Linnie Elwell of San Diego arrived Sunday for a two week stay and to reconnect with Ruth and J B Sprong after five years.
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Joseph James
Carlsbad
Cap Rock
Roswell
Linnie Elwell
San Diego
California
Ruth
J. B.sprong
Mrs Benson Returns From Pleasant Roswell Plains Visit
Wella Benson wife and her mother returned the first of the week from a pleasant visit in Roswell and on the plains. They visited Mrs Benson's sister in Lovington near the Joe Cunningham ranch. The trip gave her first impression of the plains and ranch life.
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Wella Benson
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New York
T. ©. Horne
Carlsbad's
Gen. Haig
Menin Road
Trench
France
Haly
Isaac FP
Marcou
Mons
Talietman
Derdam
Greenwich
Eddy County
Rawls
Bar Association
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