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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

2

Carlsbad Evening Current Tm details and publishing note

The Carlsbad printing office lists editor Mullane and manager as responsible for a daily paper published in Carlsbad New Mexico. It notes second class matter status dated April 16 1917 and copyright and Associated Press rights restrictions for republication of news and local items.

Carlsbad New Mexico Carlsbad Printing Company Associated Press Associated Prone Wise

Fire Truck Purchase Sparks Town Debate

Last week the town board approved a Studebaker truck with chemical apparatus for about 1500 as a fire unit. The fire department committee disputed the deal claiming improper invitation and no board consent without department approval. A vote by firefighters showed 16 against and 8 in favor, then the board moved to pay the truck independently despite a department fund of roughly 2000 with a 4 percent yield. an attorney general opinion was sought for clarity.

KR. Ohnemus Studebaker Howe Ist Fire Department Sisting House M. E. Riley Arthur Crozier Board of Trustees R. Oha P Aent

Opinion Rendere Attorney by Patton in 1917 New Mexico fire dept case

State of New Mexico Attorney Patton answers Scott Etter of Carlsbad on Section 2 Chapter 11 Lawn of 1915 about volunteer fire departments. The section requires all departments receiving funds to use money under city governing body direction for maintenance equipment and annual reporting to the State Auditor.

State of New Mexico Harry L. Patton Santa Fe Scott Etter Carlsbad N. M

Death of Nellie Packard's Young Son in California

Friends report the death of five year old William Kemper Packard son of Mrs Nellie Packard. He fell from a window in California fracturing his skull and died Wednesday while his mother traveled with the casket toward their home in Illinois. The Packards once owned the Cameron place and orchard in La Huerta about a decade ago. Current friends extend condolences to the family.

Nellie Packard William Kemper Packard California Packard Carlsbad Cameron Place la Huerta

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Pete Calyani

An early morning birth brings a son to Mr and Mrs Pete Calyani. The family welcomes the new arrival as a joyful addition to their home. Congratulations are extended to the family.

Pete Calyani

Fire department funds and town council control question

The opinion states the phrase under the direction of implies supervision not mandate and that fire departments have initiative to spend the money while city authorities supervise. It holds funds under the act are to be used under city governing bodies and not the old law accumulated funds.

Fire Department Carlsbad

No clear article title from fragment

A fragment quotes a sentiment about agitators and German money, claiming American results depend on who is funded. It urges action against enemies imposing upon the nation at home.

Santa Fel Reviata Hustrada

Mrs. Elsie Moore Returns Home After Illness

Mrs. Elsie A. Moore, once critically ill at St Mary's hospital in Roswell, has recovered enough to travel back to Artesia on Tuesday. An old friend, Mrs. Robert, met her at the train and escorted her to Mrs. Swishers' home, where she now suffers little from the journey.

Elsie A. Moore St. Mary's Hospital Roswell Artesia Robert

Coal Shortage Feared as August Output Drops Over Four Million Tons

Reports to the annual survey on bituminous coal production show a decrease in August of more than 4 million tons. Indications are a shortage feared by many government officials may be a reality, with signs of reduced supply affecting the market.

Washington, D. C Colorado Coal Carlsbad

Local News Briefs From the County

Captain Lenau loses a Jersey cow to lightning during a thunderstorm. He plans to harvest twenty seven acres of beans for a profitable fall. Miss Anita Jordan expects a dear friend this afternoon. Miss Helen Keller of Oklahoma, Mother Minter, and a grandson were downtown this forenoon. Mother Minter reports good health and earlier walked downtown another day this week.

Lenau Anita Jordan Helen Keller Oklahoma Mother Minter

Grandpa Anderson Injures Knee In Stove Wrench Incident

Grandpa Anderson nicknamed Grandpa Anderson tried to cripple himself with a stove wrench during a morning mishap. The tool struck his knee as ashes fell, causing a painful wake up and leaving him lame after breakfast and unable to rise from his chair.

Aiclus Anderson Grandpa Anderson

Fort Hope Student Stays Local Over Training Fears

Ftienne Bujac, who planned to attend the N. M. M., will instead enter school locally. His parents fear the training may be too severe for him at his young age. He expresses happiness about remaining at home this term.

Ftienne Bujac

Coal Shortage Strains East and West as Canada Draws Supplies

Officials report sufficient anthracite for eastern consumption but a possible bituminous shortage for industrial plants. New England and the west and northwest face hardship while Canada reportedly withdrew about 1,700,000 tons of bituminous coal after a flat price was set and an embargo placed, with bids 26 to 50 cents above net price. France and Italy’s wartime needs also contribute to the strain.

New England Northwest Canada United States France Italy

Dows Attend State Bar Association Event

District Attorney and Mrs Dow traveled from Carlsbad to Roswell to be guests of Mr and Mrs H M Dow at a State Bar Association gathering.

Bookkeeper Johnnie Snow Leaves Joyce-Pruit for Tansill

Johnnie Snow, recently with Joyce-Pruit as bookkeeper, accepts a position with R. W. Tansill. A popular figure among Carlsbad residents, his many friends look forward to his presence this winter.

Johnnie Snow Joyce-Pruit Company R. W. Tansill John Carlsbad

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Tm, H. Mullane Patton Ray Davis Carlshad E. H. Hemenway
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