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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
3
Lovington residents plan a big picnic with old soldiers reunion address by Judge Osburn of Carlsbad. Reports note visitors and arrivals including Mr. and Mrs. Hooker, Mr. and Mrs. Hart, and prospector 4B Reynolds seeking Texas subscribers. Local business ads promote granite ware and a $60 sewing machine, while livestock and peaches are for sale.
A drive by the Carlsbad Commercial Club seeks funds to cover travel expenses for the Carlsbad band to Lovington for the picnic and barbecue. Over thirty Carlsbad auto owners plan to attend, signaling more than 100 residents joining the celebration to honor Lovington and plains communities.
W S Helifield travels to Tohoka Texas to buy lumber a trip planned with Mrs Helifield visiting relatives in King New Mexico. A family trip to the mountains departs with the Love Graham families. A red mule is lost near Holiheld. John Love sustains a leg wound at Tom Green ranch. Carl Aber resumes work at Lovington Grocery. The U S Land Office reports unappropriated lands in Chaves and Eddy counties as of July 1 1915 with 1 454 986 acres in Chaves and 2 844 462 in Eddy shown as total unsurveyed and surveyed areas.
Edward H. Chick of Lovington NM filed for final three year proof to establish claim on 84 acres in section 9 township 16S range 35E New Mexico Principal Meridian before M Love US Commissioner Lovington NM on September 1 1915. Witnesses: James Gilley Albert Love Warren T Lay Cebe O Gilley all of Lovington NM. Emmett Patton Register. July 30 August 27
The State of New Mexico files a selection list for lands described in Section 35 and other parcels in Townships 16S 17S Range 34E and 84E, totaling 4431.55 acres. Protests may be filed during publication or before final approval and certification, as provided by Acts of Congress. Emmett Patton, Register. King 6 Sept 3 1915.
Mr and Mrs L A Cooley hosted a Monday lawn party in honor of Miss Kathrine Staton of Midland Texas sister to Mrs Cooley. Guests registered by viewing a dog image then drew its likeness blindfolded. Activities included spider web games, witty quotations, and watermelon refreshments, with couples forming for dances and prizes. Attendees listed include Alama Gray Garrett Velma Wood Abbie Robinson Mayme Clouse Newma Shepard Mary Love Grace Love Mary Eaves Ruth Graham Pearl Richardson Inez Harrington Maude Magness Della Jobe Rubie Hollifield Ethel Yadon Kathrine Staton Mae Kerr Edith Caudill Ethel Caudill Jodie Clouse John Keith Ernest Powers Eugene Kindel Geo Shepard J G Crowley Ham Bishop Ed Wise Jef Hooker Emory Yadon Herbert Hollifield Jack Magness.
The Roswell Retail Merchants association met last night and planned a August 19 20 21 Lovington picnic. A committee Clark Dilley Fred Miller Ed Amonett and Sam Toms will boost attendance and arrange transport by several automobile loads to the plains event. The meeting also discussed credits and other merchant concerns.
20 cows and calves for 70 dollars each. 14 dry cows for 50 dollars each. 19 one year old steers for 35 dollars each. 89 steer calves for 30 dollars each. 15 heifer calves for 30 dollars each. Located 25 miles north of Bronco Texas. Redland New Mexico listed as contact.
Walter W Brown of Knowles New Mexico filed for final three year proof to establish land claim on NE Sec 15 and NW Sec 14 Twp 17S Range 37E New Mexico P M. He will appear before U S Commissioner Wm G MacArthur at Monument New Mexico on August 24 1915 with witnesses Walter T Tomlinson Oscar H Greene William H Wimberly Young Holloway all of Knowles NM Emmett Patton July 23 August 20 Register
Notice is hereby given that Charles D. Ham of Lovington New Mexico has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in section 35 township 15 south range 5 east New Mexico principal meridian before U S Commissioner E M Love in Lovington on August 25 1916. Also Henry W. Mobley of Knowles New Mexico has filed intent to make final three year proof for land described in section 33 township 16 south range 5 east New Mexico principal meridian before U S Commissioner L D Coleman in Knowles on August 24 1915. Witnesses named: Monroe M. Danham Robert Cox William B. Marshall James M. Marshall Van Willhoit David B. Willhoit Henry M. Smith. Teeming with OCR noise the notices reflect multiple land patent filings and identifying witnesses in New Mexico.
United States Land Office in Roswell announces selection lists for Military Institute lands in New Mexico. Parcels span Sec 14 to Sec 33 in multiple townships with Mer. acreages ranging from 462.05 to 6120 acres. Protests or contests may be filed during publication and afterward before final approval.
All residents are invited to reserve agricultural booths on the Plains by contacting Mrs. E. D. Oliver. General displays of fruits vegetables and farm products are welcome with special blue ribbon prizes for individual items. Even a single product or bouquet may be shown on designated tables. A prize list will appear in a later column.
Robert I. McCulley of Lovington New Mexico filed to prove final three year proof on his mineral land claim for Ki1-2 W1-2 and the NE1-4 Sec 20 Twp 14 Range 38 West, before US Commissioner D A Coleman in Knowles New Mexico on September 1 1915. Names James D Shaw John W Welch William J Eller and William C Cureton appear in Knowles and Lovington notices dated August 6 and September 3.
Leman Glascock accepted a clerk position at P. S. Eaves and Company. Miss Sadie Wright began work as a clerk with W. S Hichfield. Lovington Hardware added a new book keeper named McDonald. Geo Bilderpeck and several others visited Lovington on Wednesday. Geo Brumley and son in law Will Terry of Seminole were in town Wednesday.
State of New Mexico announces land selections under Acts of Congress with serial and lot details for numerous parcels in sections 19 to 35 in T16S R32E and adjacent ranges. Protests or contests may be filed in the office during publication or until final certificate. Emmett Patton, Register.
Notice is given that Gertrude McCurry of Pinview New Mexico filed intent to claim land described under Hd B Serial 0206R6 for section 36 township 14 8 range 58. The filing occurred before N L Hibbete J S Commissioner in Plainview New Mexico on August 18 1915 with witnesses Wiley Whitman Jason A Smith Charlie G Wiggins Ham Bishop and Emmett Jaton.
Short notice lists Noteh as repairing work for Harry Morrison in Roswell New Mexico. No further details provided.
Agricultural committees convene at the hall to prepare an exhibit. W T Lay Kiam Teas and J W Committies will meet Wednesday morning with Mrs Keen Barr and Mrs A Davis to arrange items for display. No money prizes. colored ribbon prizes to be awarded as standard.
Reverend W. M. Beauchamp retired Thursday after holding a protracted meeting at Queen New Mexico. The event drew local residents and church members who gathered for prayers and revival services.
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