18 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
1
Keeverman business leaders from Plaggerman and Lake Arthur toured town and urged grading the sands road under the caprock to connect to railroad points. They circulated a petition with road commissioners and planned further visits to boost the project.
In conversation with A C Yoachum, word that a tinsmith plans to relocate in Lovington after arriving on the next Midland freight. Yoachum has secured a shop site and a new enterprise for the town. A skilled shoe and harness repair man is also sought to establish here.
On Monday night April 23 at their hall local Illinois Fellows with the Williss ace chef present a 14th anniversary program. A nice program has been arranged and meals will be served. All anticipate a royal good time.
A newcomer reflects on Lovington showing southern hospitality, safe streets, and honest living. The piece recalls historic Texas and New Mexico on the Great Plains, and contrasts wild west imagery with friendly, orderly community values. It ends with a wish for mutual prosperity and integrity.
Last Sunday night a mass meeting for the men of Livingston drew a crowded church. Rev. L. O. Cunningham called the meeting to order and a chairman, P. Slaves, was elected to preside. The notice lists a Pueblo saddle fob and asks return to F. J. Robinson at Bresau hardware store.
The Levington Auto Co pushes the water works project this week with Slake and Mathis near completing the tower and Yoachum preparing ditches for pipe laying though some material delays slow progress. The town welcomes the system and all are glad to see rapid advancement.
A Rev Cunningham led meeting to build morals in Lovington results in forming a Law and Order League. G W Blake is president P S Eaves vice president C L Creighton secretary and an executive committee includes J D Flatt F E Beckwith H J Garrard among others. A constitution and bylaws committee was appointed. A roll of attendees lists many local residents. A follow up meeting is set for next Sunday night at the Baptist church. Wesley McCallister and Mrs wdy Williams visited Roswell on Wednesday.
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