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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1917

Page

3

Banta Fe agent adjusts claims. school meeting postponed

Local note that J F Miller, claim agent for the Banta Fe, is in town this week handling company matters. The Home and School Association meeting moved from October 6 to October 12. Billy Hegler, ranchman from the Point, town visit for a gear repair on his shearing machine. Mrs Will Hitson and daughter Dona drive to Santa Rosa as Mrs Hitson's son Jack lies ill with fever. Dona will drive home safely.

J. F. Miller Banta Fe Billy Hegler Will Hitson Miss Dona Santa Rosa

Little Miss Jayne Campbell Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Four year old Jayne Campbell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Campbell, marked her fourth birthday Thursday at home with six to eight girls. They played games on the lawn and enjoyed cake and ice cream, as gifts were exchanged and the birthday girl expressed happiness.

Jayne Campbell Sam Campbell Hoya

Full Blood Angora Goats Sale Receipt at Arizona Farmers

Charles Grammer received two choice angora goat bucks Wednesday from Gist and Cherry of Arizona. Moen, who studies oats, notes these are the best they have seen in years. The goats are about two years old, full blood, and from the original African strain.

Charles Grammer Gist and Cherry Arizona Moen

Local high schoolers plan Sunday visits and dance

Mins Car and Hazel Harrison, high school students, will travel to a ranch on Black River for a Sunday dance at the Smith home tonight. Another school girl from the county will join them to visit her home near Rattle Snake Springs. Mrs John Harvey and Annie Allen plan a morning visit to Marathon for Mrs Harvey's parents.

Mins Car Hazel Harrison Black River mSith Mins Rattle Snake Springs John Harvey Annie Allen

Latham family seeks pasture as drought grips Texas farms

J. J. Latham and son CM travel from Sterling via El Paso Gap and Carlsbad to Spur Texas visiting a son with the Guadalupe Sheep Company. They report sixteen months without rain hindering farming and stock, seek grass for cattle, and plan to move toward the Capitan country for grazing. They aim to save their cattle and return home.

J. J. Latham and Son el Paso Gap Guadalupe Sheep Company Carlsbad Spur Texas Sterling Mr. Latham Grase Capitan Country

Richard R Archer Visits Albuquerque As Circulator

Richard R Archer, the Albuquerque Morning Journal circulator, is a guest at the Palace hotel today. He makes his annual and semi annual visits through the valley while passing through.

Richard R. Archer Albuquerque Morning Journal Mr. Archer

Local travelers stay at Palace and Hotel Bates

Jernigan of Hope is a Palace guest today. Sam and Lola Savage of Lovington visit Carlsbad for a few days. Bob Green of Roswell arrived yesterday to handle business. Riley Dean drove to Pecos last night for Marty Woodman. JL Grear and T David of Clovis were overnight guests at Hotel Bates.

Jernigan Hope Palace Sam and Lola Savage Lovington Carlsbad Bob Green Roswell Riley Dean Pecos Marty Woodman Jl, Grear T. David Clovis Hotel Bates

Roswell Moves and Market Change Mentioned in Brief Notes

Riley and Nelson Plumbers are listed with phone 182 as part of a local note. Mr and Mrs A W Marksman traveled to Oklahoma City where he has accepted a jeweler position after several months at Corner Drug Store. They enjoyed their time and new friends here before leaving. A Roswell attorney J C Gilbert arrived yesterday to adjust matters in the district court now in session.

A.W. Marksman Oklahoma City Mr. Marksman Roswell J.C. Gilbert District Court

Artesia Jurors Stay On For Several Days

J A Anderson and Jim Montgomery of Artesia remain as jurymen for a few more days. Father Arbogast was called to Roswell yesterday, riding the early train and returning on the 8:30 PM train the same day.

J. A. Anderson Jim Montgomery Artesia Father Arbogast Rosswell

Current Office Notary Swearing In Ceremony Noted

A swearing in event at the Current office featured the appointed Notary Public taking oath. Officials confirmed compliance with state requirements and welcomed the new designee into service.

Train Service Change Sparks Local Disapproval

The October plan removes the six am local to Roswell and back, seen as unhelpful to Carlsbad. Supporters note same day trips were feasible for business and rest, while the service has been a valuable town asset. Also noted are travels of Jd M Harkey and Roscoe accompanying Mrs under plans to Artesia with daughter Mrs Fletcher.

Roswell Carlsbad Mrs. Dester Roscoe Mrs. Fletcher Artesia

Miss Mary and Bertha Fletcher Return to Artesia

Miss Mary and Bertha Fletcher returned to Artesia this afternoon in a car. Contractor GoM. Whitead came home for a few days. He has built concrete tanks and a dipping vat for Mr. Miller who runs sheep and ranches sixty five miles northwest of Roswell. He came down to bid on cement work nearer home.

Miss Mary Bertha Fletcher Artesia Gom. Whitead Miller Roswell

Upper Black River Trader Visits Town for Supplies

Arthur Mayes of Upper Black River stops in town for supplies. He notes the local school began last week with Ruth Gromo of Lake Arthur as teacher. He reports stock and grain supplies are adequate and expresses little fear for regional stockmen’s future.

Arthur Mayes Upper Black River Ruth Gromo Lake Arthur Arthur Srans

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Home and School Association Snop To Star Pharmacy Rexall Riley and Nelson Weaver’s Jd. M. Harkey D. Harkey Matador High School Books R. E. Dick Hone Sii Indsus the Public Utilities Co
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