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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

4

Cat Self Imprisoned After Roof Search in Me

A Maine household traced a missing cat named Pussy Foy that wandered through Woodfords. After three days a suggestion arose that the cat was locked inside a church roof area, with the York family and others peeling tiles to reach it. A hungry procession preceded a local rail controversy as Sharon director values rail safety and calls for public service action.

Pussy Foy Church Woodfords Walter Fork Sust Tul Mal York

Elope on Train Stirs Murne City Rumor

A tale from Mnteertand Pennsylvania centers on a hidden bicycle and a young couple Mrs Dla Kirkent and George Oswalk who fled by train. Miss Sidall's parents opposed the marriage, and the boy chased the train on foot but arrived as it pulled away.

Mnteertand Miewle Elty Thie Piace Whdow George Oswalk Mra Sidall Samuel Nuns Bie Mike Merle

Shattuck Family Notes from Artesia Visit

Mrs Maggie and Bertha Shattuck stayed with aunt Mrs Ollie Thayer after Dr Lyons returned from Artesia. Ned Shattuck and his son Oliver visited, with Oliver planning to drive a small herd to the ranch tomorrow. They recently bought cattle from Chas Tucker.

Maggie Bertha Shattuck Dr. Lyons Artesia Ollie Thayer Ned Oliver Shattuck Oliver Chas. Tucker

Mrs Newlander Visits Brother During Plains Trip

Mrs. George Newlander traveled to Artesia Sunday afternoon to join her husband who has rented a garage and runs his own business there. She is sister of Mr Harrell and had been visiting here to tend her brother's place while he and his wife were on a trip to the plains. They returned Saturday.

George Newlander Artesia Newlander Harrell Plains

Local Moves and House Transfers Highlight Town News

Duncan Rickman and family moved into the W. W. Dean residence while Mr. Taylor, owner of the Far rell-Russell ranch, bought or leased the Todd Barber home. Wimberley, a rising Hagerman youth and Ray Hill friend, stayed overnight at the Palace hotel before heading to Mesilla Park Agricultural College. Miss Nettie Smith, longtime Peoples dry goods saleswoman, leaves on a short vacation with her sister Miss Ethel Smith filling her position.

Duncan Rickman W. W. Dean Mr. Taylor Farrell-Russell Todd Barber Mr. Wimberley Hagerman Ray Hill Palace Hotel Agricultural College Mesilla Park Nettie Smith Peoples Dry Goods Department Ethel Smith

Pleasant Evening Entertained By Miss Mudswett and Mrs Polk

Miss Mabel Mudswett and Mrs Mabel Polk hosted a informal gathering Saturday night at their home with two tables of rock. Young ladies attended, songs by Miss Lea and Miss Bonnie entertained guests, followed by a watermelon feast. Present were Misses Myra Williams Margaret Lea Margaret Bonnie Maud Inex Jones Mary Hemenway and Mabel Hartshorn plus Mrs Mabel Polk.

Mabel Mudswett Mabel Polk Miss Lea Bonnie Jose Myra Williams Margaret Lea Margaret Bonnie Maud Inex Jones Mary Hemenway Mabel Hartshorn Mabel Mudgett

Miss Nettie Vaughn Returns From East Visit

Miss Nettie Vaughn arrived today from a visit in the east with her father and relatives. She attended the summer normal at Las Vegas and then traveled east. She plans to stay until October first when her school begins in Jal.

Miss Nettie Vaughn Miss Nettie Las Vegas Jal

Campaign to Make State Dry Launched in New Mexico

An executive mansion meeting chaired by Chief Justice R. Hy Hanna and Supreme Court Justice J. Roberts discussed starting a statewide dry campaign. Santa Fe will host main speaker Mr Stewart of Chicago, famed orator, with ex Governor Hanley of Indiana slated to speak next month in Santa Fe and other towns. The drive aims to pass a constitutional amendment in November and will begin immediately.

Executive Mansion R. Hy Hanna Supreme Court J. Roberts Prohibition Santa Be Hia Stewart Chicago Flying Hanley Indiana Santa Fe New Mexico

New Mexico Boy Killed in Douglas Duel

Douglas Ariz Sept 1 Charles Hunt 1 son of cattleman Jack Hunt says his son and a younger brother were searching for strayed cattle when Bartell of Rodeo N M allegedly warned them not to cross the line opened fire and the boy began shooting in reply Bartell fell dead after several shots were fired no arrests have been made

Douglas, Ariz Charles Hunt Jack Hunt Arizona Chef Bartel Rodeo N. M New Mexico Charles Cross Bartell Mr. Hunt

Belgian children rescued after brutal Prussian atrocities reported

An Algona Advance interview describes a hundred Belgian children aged babies to 12 or 13 carried across Europe to a Washington settlement, most mutilated by Prussian orders. Boys lost hands and ears, some girls bore disfiguring injuries, a stark witness to wartime cruelty. Also notes F S Sprong, son of residents at Missouri Hotel, enlisting at a Texas training camp for four years in the water service and officer training.

Europe Washington The Algona Advance Sprong Mra Missouri Ouston Texas Water Service Frank

Local druggist expected from Louisiana joins Star Pharmacy

Jack Eakin, a friend of Mrs. Mo B. Wilton, is due this afternoon from Louisiana to take a position at Star Pharmacy. He brings years of drug store experience and is expected to perform creditably in his new role.

Jack Eakin Mo B. Wilton Louisiana Star Pharmacy

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