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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1918
Page
3
Local news reports names of residents and visitors from Malaga Lovington Monument Roswell and other towns stopping at the Palace. It notes teachers from Oil School and Sunday services, plus a draft questionnaire mailing by the local draft board for those registered September 12th and 19 to 21.
At a recent roundup at Dew Well John Murrah of Lakewood had the misfortune to have his horse Catling broken Saturday. Oren Aledtin sustained a foot injury last Wednesday but could continue home. J B Laverty returned Saturday from a ten day visit to Texas potty.
N C Horner of Roswell is stepping down and Crawford is set to take over as taber pin in the latest local political transition. The move marks a shift in leadership with Horner stepping aside yesterday.
Judge Grantham Way in the city centerday attending to leged matters. Howard Moore writes to the city mother that Tracy G Stains and other New Mexico youths earned crosses for distinguished service in action. Tracy is noted as a lieutenant and a graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute. Roswell
Wo TH Mulhine returned Friday after a two week stay and spent Sunday with his family at their home west of town.
The little son of Ben Wheeler underwent surgery this morning at Sisters hospital and is recovering well. Carroll Hamilton and his wife visited from their ranch. Hamilton has been summoned for military service and departs with the next contingent on October 7.
Ruth G. Boyd offers plain and fancy sewing of all kinds at reasonable rates and quick turnaround.
An old fashioned surprise party was hosted Friday at J J Kircher home in Weat Carlsbad for Mrs A Moore on her birthday. Friends gathered for a few hours with refreshment of gelatine cake coffee and two solos by Mire Furrier and Mise Bearup. Wishing of happiness for the honoree were spoken and gifts sent by those absent.
A Wak Cele event at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter in La Huerta featured a float parade for children. They enjoyed cake and ice cream, then returned home with cheerful memories. Guests included Louise, Josephine Willlare, Anna Keh, Theline D Beckett, Pay Dod sor, Mettle Richards, Gladys Mare ahle, Gladys Carder. The boys were Richards Trothers, Fred O Cheskey, Watham Metorlam, W1 Colling, Herschel McCull. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Walter, Mrs Minne McCull lourh and Mrs Marable.
Members of the unnamed organization joined a weekend trip to the dam where a wine roast crowned the camaraderie. Nearby, N. Jones and family arrived from out of town after pasture work. Jones plans Kansas City trip in early November and sells cattle at 875 each. A flat tire delayed the group near Artesia. Grace Jones resumes school. Jack Scottio and William Martin cited. For sale: 65 plus 50 to 80 pound cattle at 15 cents a pound and 10 brood sows for October and November.
Bring your garments to Mra Annie V Weeks to be hemstitched or pleated. Wast
County chairman reports from Albuquerque where delegates from 21 of 28 counties attended a war association meeting chaired by Governor Lindsay. Representatives outlined war activities and urged unity and enthusiasm as New Mexico prepares a major solicitation to exceed the county drive goal. Local leaders, including Horne and others, voiced support and pledged to mobilize volunteers for the effort.
Creohart Cont Yatou and Ith Waleh lead a late surge to oust Urawfont at St Leute on Saturday with decisive play and a hard fought finish.
Mumbled notes describe a gathering at Roswell with Mrs Sikes and Bernice Sheppard visiting from the litter dads area. Prokt’s store reopens after a break and Rev. Gin plans to return from a Delta trip where delegates attended a ceremonial celebration with notable interest and profit.
Fragmentary report notes Ko Tolfelmire and Mr Riter Jeff Shia inform mine that Tavine will look after the phenhine at work. The pair anticipate an absence of the poet from wool duties, with unclear context or detailed assignments.
Fragmented notes report a libel case in Purean's court involving Mr Ratheck and an attorney, with mention of a $1000 bond and a draft office action. The article references Denton New Mexico and a September 2 date for draft questionnaires, plus unclear mentions of Iwan Tuning and a Crawford hotel.
Early morning accident near Pecos Valley Lumber Co yards involves Laula Pipkin driving with three daughters. Dr Glaser driver of the other car says he did not see the Pipkin vehicle until collision. Pipkin car overturns. one child seriously injured, others shaken. sisters hospitalized with fractures.
Mrs A Rawson arrived last evening from Minneapolis to visit her sister Mrs Thomas Higeios and others in the household. Mr and Mrs James recited Saturday from a ten day stay at the home of their daughter Mrs Malph Thaper in the Guildalope region.
A garbled report details Chee Waller and Missit Drown leaving Chin county soon, 60 Boy Scouts heading to a High School project, and local families facing taxes and children’ s schooling. It mentions a suspect in a sewer valley incident, a church gathering, and anticipated weather and town routine actions.
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