The Carlsbad Current from Carlsbad, New Mexico • Page 5

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A. taak, J. N. LIvtavrtoM, CaaUeri H. Ryan, Assistant (Mihr.

1h3 National Sank of Carlsbad wk pay Fotn per cent interemt o. time or havinuh I)EIOHlTM Capital and Hurplus Capital Carlsbad Calila lnan Company Combined Capital T. C. Home, K. Hendricks, J.

LlvingnUm, J. A. Link, Carl II. Livingston. LOCAL NEWS Th condition of Senator at the Crawford hotel, continue! quite serious.

Miss Serena I'erry waa an overnight visitor to Carlabad from Friday night. Mies i'erry Is teaching echool near Las Cruce but bad ipent a two weeks vacation with honiefolks and waa en route to. her again. Llge Mltchel received a telegram Friday of last week announcing the dath of bis little sister. Florence May, at Mount Signal California.

The little one waa born In Carlibad, but after the death of her mother, had been living with 1... aira Will Pool. In the California' town. The loaa of the kiM fail esneclally heavy on Dave Mitchell, the aoldler brother. who Is atlll in trance, sou wuu baa been cabled the newa.

The affection existing between the lit-ti. nii her brother Dave waa Florence would have have bren ten yeara old the 18th of next May. and will be remember ed by many of the cnuaren 01 Carlsbad, where her school life begun. Her death Is supposedly thv result of flu, although no par ticulars have wen rwrnw n. CarUbad and vicinity haa been xperlenclOK aome unuaual cold weather during the past week and many complaints are heard In consequence.

The thermoneter registered 7 degress above Thursday night of Isst week, and at eight oclock Friday morning atood at 11 above. When we consider that Just a few miles north of ua they are having below tero weather, we realise this Is not ko cold, after all. R. U. Knowles and wife, were In town from their home nesr Lake-wood last wick.

H. E. James and wife returned the night 01 the 1st from their Christmas visit to the home of Italph Thayer. In the mountains. They report the usual good time Incident .0 such occasions.

"Reel" Stevenson came in the flrat of the week from Philadelphia where he hail been atatloned for soma weeks, going there from the eastern coast. Stevenson was a barber In t'nrle Sam's Navy and only recently received hla discharge. He left Friday morning for Kl I'aso, expecting to lonite In that city. No one questions the economy of having shoes half soled. Then why not your auto tires? See Walter Rrothers ad on another page of the Current.

Sweet Shop llto IS TO THE SWEET SHOP AND TRY HOME OK THAT Fresh Popped Corn Fresh Roasted Peanuts CANDY AND HOT CHOCOLATE ALWAYS Sweet ho Elmore and Leonard Jones. Proprietors HITS.tMMI.OO AT HARDY CROFT Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Hardy en tertalned a party of congenial rienda at Hardy Croft, their home aouth of town, on New Years Eve.

Bridge waa the amusement of the evening, at which all enjoyed them selves aswell as the refreshments whloh followed the games. The prises were awarded to Mrs. C. C. dikes receiving the ladles prise for high score, an embroidered luacneon set, while Major Ilujac waa consoled by a package of Hardy's famous home made saua- sge.

Invited guests were Mesares and Mesdsmes E. Lang, L. E. Krvln, Christian, Holley Ilenson, Msrvln Livingston, H. Dllley, it.

E. Dirk. l. Jackaon, Llge Merchant, Carl Livingston, C. C.

Hikes. Henry Tipton, Bert Itswllns, John Merchant. Major and Mrs. E. V.

Ilujac, Dr. and Mra. Olasler Mrs. W. V.

Dean. A NKW YEAR'S DI.VKH. At o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mra. Hubbard wet of the city, waa held a dinner, which aa la usual at tbia home was among the very pleasant affaire that mark the opening of the New Year.

The table boaateu a roasted pig aa well aa the reliable turkey. The guests were Mr. and Mra. J. F.

Hart, and granddaughter Oeraldlne Qulnn, Misses Falke. of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stewart. Eliore Jonea and Harry Hubbard.

Fourteen ladlea, members of the Bsptist Ladles Aid aoclety met Thursdsy with Mrs. L. E. Alexan der. Quite a lot of business wss transacted, and at the close of the afternoon the hostess served dste pudding with whipped cream and other dainties.

Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Lusk are at the Crawford, where Dolph Is laid up with a case of flu. His physi cian thinks he will very soon re- rover, however, and his many friends here hope that he may. Charlea Irondale was in from upper Hluck river the first of the yesr with a bundle of skins wntrn nettled him $250.00.

This was the result of one month's trapping and Mr. Irondale feela Justly elateo over his monthss work. A telegram received here from I Sheriff Hewitt, who has been at the home of a sick sister In Mert sal, Texaa, announces the sister's death and flxea the date of their probable return as Sunday night. Mr. Hewitt lost a brother a few weeks sgo and now the sister's death falls heavily upon him.

Friends here extend condolences. ON HAND MARRIED. Wednesday evening of last week at the noma of the Chrlstsla min-iblater, Kev. D. F.

Bellarde, occurred the marriage of Nevll Munay aud Miss Osy Urookshlre, only the necessary witnesses being present Both of these young people are from Artesla and are spoken of In the very highest terms by all who ara favored with their acquaintance. They are stopping for a few days at the Crawford before leaving for their future home at Arteala. A reception was given In their honor at the homo of Miss Brock-man Thursdsy ot Isst week, that young lady being a personsl friend of the bride. The Current wishes for tills popular couple all the good fortune they deserve, and may thelra be a auccessful voysge over Life's ui- even sea. The local banka call our atten tion to the fact that the next payment on Liberty Loan Bonds, amounting to twenty per cent, la due orl January 16th, and should be paid promptly.

Mrs. Wm. Foots received a telegram last night that her husband, Hergt. Will Foote. had landed at Newport Newa, Virginia, from overseas.

The supposition Is hst he will soon arrive In Carlsbad. Hay shipments from the vslley have been heavy for the past week or two. The hay la shipped to Amarillo from where it la handled, ranchmen In that section having to feed heavily owing to the unprecedented snows. Services at the Christian church, Sunday, Jan. 11: Bible arhool at 10 a.

m. Communion and preac Ing service at 11 a. m. The sub Ject at the 1 1 o'clock service will be, "Tlie Whole Duty of "Come, let ua reaaon I. F.

Sellarda. Pastor. From former residents of Carlsbad, Mr. and Mrs. T.

1. Day, comes news of the birth of a ten pound son. December 30th, at their home In Mineral Wells, Texss. The boy hss been named Otis Edward. Congratulations.

Oeorge W. Chandler and Mlaa Khoda E. Cog. both of El I'aso flap, were united In arriare at the courthouse yesterday, Judge Frank H. Rlrharda offlelstlng.

Mr. snd Mrs. Chsndler will reside at El Paso Gsp for which plsce they left this morning. Msy good lurk attend them. FOR KALE: Two good, small msilest also three or four norsea.

JOYCE-l'llt'lT ti. Mr. Snyder, who Is manager of the Peoples Merrsntile Company, of I.akrwood, was down from th-ie this week. Mark Farrell and wife are In from their ranch home southwest of town for a short visit with Mark has a bad hand which he 'brought in for medical attention. Miss Frances Seay, and Woodland Saunders, of Itoswell, attended the Pearaon-Merrhsnt wedding Inst night Miss Seay belnr a con-son of M's.

Pearson. They returned to Ho well lust night. MIhs Christian. Miss Seay. of Nonwell, Lieutenant Itussell Pent'-, son, and Sergeant tlsrrv Mr Kim lett U'tt nigh for Itoswell wheie they will spend a few daya.

A meeting of the Cemetery Asportation Is set for Tuenjlny nlul.t. January '1st at Commerrlnl rliib rooms, it 7:30 o'clock. Will everyone who haa a relative bui'eri In City cemetery, try to be Important matters are to i ills-cussed at that time. Satisfaction guaranteed all work sent to the HOHWKLL I.At'NDRY CO. "like 11s a ARCHIE NEIJiOX, AgertT.

F. M. Denton, the piano tuner, came in Tuesday night from Pecos where he hsd been for two weeks paat, and will be In Carlsbad for aome days before leaving for his home In Roswell. Ceorre Civsn Is assisting In the office of the Peoples Mercantile Co. as bookkeeper.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Holrnmb were down from McMillan Wednesday for a short stay In town.

D. It. liarkey and wife and Miss Harkey were up from their ranrh Wednesday afternoon. The ladles returned' the same afternoon but Mr. Harkey left for Portales on the train, where he was called on rattle business.

FOR RENT. Four-room house, rlose In. Inquire of Mrs. Maggie Reed at Metropolitan Hotel, or 'phone 258. Mrs.

W. W. Simpson and daughter. Miss Viola, Miss Don Hltson and Mr. Conley left yesterday morning for the Guadalupe sheep company's ranch In the mountains expecting to return Sunday or Monday.

Eddy County Abstract Go. Organtxed 1891 Fiancls O. Tracy, President C. H. McLenatben, Vlee-Piesldent Lewis E.

Alexander, Secretary. CARL8BAD, NEW MEXICO MARRIED. A simple hoove wedding was that at the 1. D. Merchant home In La Huerta laat nlgbt, whereby Miss Eulalia the only daughter, became the bride of Dr.

Thomas J. Tear-son. Only the neighbors and Immediate friends of the young couple were present, the bride being attended by Lela Christian and the bridegroom's brother, Lieut. Russell Pearson, of Virginia, acting ss best msn. The bride wore a pink evening gown and csrried a bridal bouquet of pink roses.

Miss Christian wore a blue silk, fie v. F. W. Pratt pronounced the wedding ceremony prescribed by the Episcopal church, all parties being communicants of that denomination. The house wss derorsted In smllnx, sweet peaa and roses, and the Clients were, aside from neighbors snd relatives.

Grandpa and Grandma Anderson and Miss Johnston, A wedding dinner was served at the clone of the ceremony, after which the entire wedding party left for Itoswell where they will spend a few days before enlng for San Antonio where Dr. 1'earson Is sta-tliMied unci where they will make their home. Dr. Pearson being In I'aela Sum's service. 'sy their lives be replete with hi pplnesn snd prosperity.

Commissioners were In session this week In the commissioners room st the courthouse. The newly elected member for the Third district. It. E. Tucker, Is With them for the first time.

After allowing many' bills they adjourned Tuesday nljcht. At this meeting the bonds of all the wewly elected county officers were approved hy the board, that of surveyor among the others, as the district attorney holds that the county commissioners have no right to reject the bond of any official whose name was on the regular ticket and who waa duly elected, provided it la a good and sufficient bond. The question of whether an official ran succeed himself for the third term of a county office would have to be settled In the courts and action may be started by any cltl-ten who cares to take It up. Dr. II.

J. Boatman made a fly ing trip to the home of Ed thirty-five miles from town. Monday night. Arriving the rsnch. the medical msn found ten persons down with Influensa only one person being able to be about and wait on the others.

Two of the children ure quite ill, but the others will likely get about again in a few days. The Current wishes to eorrert a statement made in an Issue couple of weeks ago in regards to the fe of H. J. Please naving passed away recently. We which he aaid It was his mother In- of his wife who nuil niea The loase family Is at present In Wlltrox, Arlionu, where Mr.

Sleuse I working at his trude, that of shoe maker. KB Cass and her sister Mrs f.i.,ree Stone wwre down irom Lake wood this week. Mrs, coining for dental work. Cass W. P.

Mcl.enothen, who hos been ut the Anderson Snnitiiriuin for treatment the past week Is getting on nicely and will soon be able to he out. J. W. Hamilton, who has been living on one of the N. Jones' places up the river, moved this week to his home west of town 33 miles.

and Mrs. Hamilton stopped Inown few days on their way to the ranch. A special to the Current from Oyster Bay. Monday announced the death of Thenrdore Itotntewlt, at one time president of the I'nlteo States and looked upon by many as possible candidate for that office in Itegnrdless of political affiliations all regret the loss of this greut man and putrlotic cltlxen. A train load of cattle passed through town Tuesday night, coming from Hereford and being consigned to the stnrkyarda at River-ton.

From there they will be driven to the Duvls ranch In the Van Horn section. A. O. Bell of the owners of the rattle, one said they had not seen the ground In the vicinity of Hereford for three weeks, the ground being covered with snow, and that the result was disastrous to cattlemen. They purchased a ton of cottonseed rake and a ton of hay from local deal-era on their arrival In town nltho after dosing hours.

Thirty rara and two engines were required to handle the shipment FOR SALE CHEAP 34 ACRES WATERED LAND ON II. It. AND ON rorSTY ROAD HALF Mil MM I II ID FRANCIS G. TRACY IMOtf THE UNIVERSAL CAR ANOTHER HAND FOR BUSINESS The Ford Truck Is Just nwslher ni-m ami hnml to the business man. stilling through Its manifold useful-nesa to the nmmlhle volume of his business, and at Hie same time doubling the value of every hour.

In mi ninny ways Its all round utility serve the urgent lemaml of huitines big ami little the retailer and wholesaler, the manufacturer anil consumer, the contractor anil furmer. Everywhere where business exists thrrct Is a present want, for Konl trucks, t'onnltler the price 9.1AO, without body, f. o. b. Detroit.

i talk It over with you. SOUTHERN AUTO COMPANY ADD DEATH OP CHILD. The remains reached here Monday night from the aouth and burial occurred Tuesday morning at 10:30. Reverend I.owry. who also officiated at the funeral of Waller Mitchell, a brother of the little girl, conducted brief services at the grave.

It la to be regretted that su few of our people knew of the arrival of the body otherwise many more would have been present at the funeral. Tlert Itswllns Is among the sick this week confined to his bed for several days. Mrs. W. It.

Owens is repoitii sick, presumably with the tin. ut her home in North Carlsbad. An operation was performed on the little son of Pete Calvanl Wednesday at Sisters hospital and he is doing well at thla time. Seferino Moralea underwent an operation thla week at Slaters hospital. C.

N. Jones left for the Pluins country this morning where he ex-perls to spend much of his time on the ranch there. The ludles of the Presbyteilun ehurrh will hold market 11 ml lunrheon Saturday, January iMh. at tile Thorne furniture store. I'lute voir liiiintli' ui I lie frtuit IHtri'h MiiiiiIiiv noil WetliieMliiy afternoon.

We return everything hut the dirt. KOHWM I. I.AI XDItV CO. AIM MIK EI.Si, Agent. Mrs.

Kin 11k lions spent friiiirnday afternoon with friends In ('uililiiid coming from her home in Loving. Clarence Hart, a nephew of J. F. Hurt, pumper ut the Dr.rk Canyon Wells, une In Frlilav from Texas and will stay with Mr. and Mrs.

Hurt the remainder of the seanon. Mr. Hart has a bunch of cattle to soto) and his nephew will unnist him In that work. Robert Humblitn, of the Joyce-Prult company force, hus purchased the It. llunson bungalow In North Curlnbud and will take possession the first of February.

Mr. isnd Mrs. Hanson are parking their household goods preparatory to shipping the sume to I'rhuna, 111 at which place they will make their home. The death of their two One eons nas been a greut blow to Mr, and Mrs. Hanson and the move is 'made to their old home that they iimy Im near their other children.

Mrs. Karl Hanson and little hovn expect to leave at tha same, time for a few months stay In California. VJe are in a position to give all -Job- Printiiyi, Prompt and Careful Attention Individuality in your letter heads and other printed matier is helpful to your businen. We are ready at all times to give you the benefit of our experience. A PLEASANT AFFAIR.

The aoclety folk of Carlsbad danced at the Armory Wednesday night and decided to form a club to repeat these affairs every two weeka. Mr. Dow presented the plan to the dancers tn a very charming manner. Everybody waa enthuslsstlc and Mra. McAdoo waa unanimously elected president.

Mrs. Hardy secretary-treasurer with Mrs. Milton Smith assisting. Dues are to be two dollars per month payable between the first and fifth ot each month. Charlea ratchen will keep the membership book at the Dirk's drug store and members ara requested to leave their dues with, him at the proper time.

Mrs. Kalph furnished very satisfactory music and the Armory was clean and warm. There are at present about 30 members. There will be three hosts and hontesses nt each affair and they will have entire charge of the date under their management. These couples will he selected alphubet Irslly and notified by the secretary.

Following la the list of members, probably others will he added from time to time: Mr. 11 lid Mrs. McAdoo, J. A. Ilnrdr.

Wells Ilenson, A. Smith, fail II. Livingston, It. E. Hick, llert llawllns.

II. How. Milton Smith John Merchant, Major und Mrs. Ililjiic. Holly llennon, Prttrluird, D.

Iliikmun. L. C. Uftwlch. R.

Allen. Hob llalley, II. I.spxley, Dr. and Mrs. Cluster.

Marvin Livingston. II. E. Cauley, II. F.

Christian and .11. A. Messrs. r-arl Smith. II Turlington, Joe l.tking-nton.

I.eonuid Junen, iluiiy Hubbard. The Mother Superior fiotii Sis-tem lionpltul xpent the Hint of the week in Itoswell. Mrs. Archie Nelnon spent Sunday in Itoswell, the guest of relatives In that city. Mrs.

C. II I'lnhinan, supenisor of knitting for the lied Cross, Mies ull persons hut ing yarn or knitted articles in their possession, to return them to the rooms between this und the 20th of Jan. This is imperative, orders to that fleet liuving Ix'in received from lieadiiiurters recently. The letter also nays "the knitters should feel that the eluiructer und volume of their work hus Ix'en of Inentiiuuble value und is still greutly appreciated. They hIioiiIiI iiImo lie annul ed that eery 'article which lias been knitted.

Including those now In will be detuted to une ful purpose' 'I'he Methodint people are iiirang-Iiii: 11 new ami unliie 'iilcrtuln-lii' Ml to lie uiven ilbout the iniililhy ut More detail of the lifl.iir will be tlx ell later. IV lieiitnii nuld to Mm John II.11 her a fine player iilnno which she Is enjoying today. The Instrument Is 11 Knhler it Campbell make and aside from Its value us 11 Inimical Inntrumeiit Is a beautiful and urtlHtic piece of I ini SAFETY FIRST -SEK- W. F. M'lLVAIN FOR INSURANCE FIRE, AUTOMOBILE AND BONDS.