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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
2
Segum do Roy Baker and Lon Cunningham drifted into town and robbed Bud Welton's Drug Store. The cash register disappeared but the prank ended with sodas on the house and the bank expected to be the next target.
Spider Moffatt veteran of many bouts and Johnnie Connolly a rising Roswell fighter staged a fast ten round match in eastern New Mexico. The crowd of nearly 500 saw a brisk, error free battle with few clean blows as both kept apart. The referee George V of Roswell ruling the bout a draw, a decision accepted by most despite some disappointment.
The Register Tribune Lovington Leader and weekly Register Tribune suspend publication but Lovington Leader and the weekly Register Tribune will be published as usual each week. Readers are thanked for attending the picnic and for their interest and courtesy toward the publication.
Mr Wylie Walden and Bradshaw Texas traveled through Post City to visit Robinson of Midland College. The group enjoyed the Lay ington picnic and praised the country climate with altitude around 3000 feet, describing their trip as energizing and pleasant.
A crowd of about 2 500 gathered yesterday for the Picnic first day despite heavy rain. The parade began in the morning with participants marching up Main Street while a roping contest concluded the day with Hank Medlin and Jack Taylor tying for first at 23 seconds followed by Henry Elkins at 24 seconds and Fish Pollard at 24 1 2 seconds.
The upcoming three day event highlights a boxing match between Moffatt and Connolly as the feature bout. Moffatt declares he is in peak form and aims to defeat Connolly by knockout before the limit, while Connolly promises a tough contest and seeks to uphold his featherweight status in New Mexico. Both fighters credit their training and management for preparation.
The third day of a southeastern New Mexico celebration ends with memories of balloons whistles and copters. Lovington residents are praised for organizing a three day picnic despite rain and damp weather. Attendees leave feeling better equipped to handle problems from the jovial event and look forward to future successes.
A morning boxing match between Gordon and Patrick ended as a draw though the crowd hailed Gordon as the better fighter. Both boxers exchanged sharp blows and held a cautious pace with Gordon gaining the edge in late rounds as Patrick showed signs of fatigue.
Amid unusual conditions in Flains Country residents anticipate a big community celebration this year. Large ice on the fields slows travelers while cattlemen report good proportions and crops appear fine. Farmers submit samples of venediteria for frost tests as locals take a short vacation to help ensure a successful event.
Public notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior Land Office at Lovington New Mexico announces that Charles B. Mcffensgi has filed for a homestead patent for the SE quarter of section 22 in township 16 south range 30 east. Three years proof required before Edward M. Love U.S. Commissioner. Witnesses listed include Arthur Scott Joan Scott Noah Scott Warren Lavull ton. Patton Aug 14 Sept 11. Registered.
Moffatt and Connolly declare they are fit and ready for tonight's state clash. Both players express confidence in victory while the team stays evenly divided on the outcome. Midland College provides comfortable rooms and excellent table fare.
C H Eilers ch has been laid in for some time from them if Tuesday is all acts of a letter to attend the picnic. C A Miller and family Mrs Wells and daughters. Gna Orig and Ruby are among visitors from Knowles.
Curtiss boy wins first prize as the most perfect baby with Emmet Stokes’s son second. Girls prizes go to Mable Ruth Adams and a Hart daughter. Roswell agent promotes Sharples Separator while local doctors Swearengin Presley advertise services. A Texas visitor, S. L. Jones, visits Border kin in town.
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Legal notice published in August lists multiple heirs and executors including Warren Lay and Oscar Woug of Lovington. The document announces a public sale and ongoing proceedings with dates in August and names several parties involved.
The note seems to express a sentiment of clarity and departure, referencing a clear title and farewell as a personal vow. It appears framed as a brief lyric or quotation attributed to W. OC. Howard.
Midland College presents an open air play and strong departments in music art oratory teaching and business. The college maintains firm discipline under direct ors with emphasis on physical culture. Carbon paper for typewriters is available at Owl Drug Store.
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