Busy Week Preview Hints at Picnic, Races and Contests
A brief note teases a packed week with a big picnic and barbecue next issue. It mentions ball games, fast racing, finales of boxing and rope contests, plus movies and other events to follow.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
2
Notice To Old Soldiers Reunion Date Posted
Notice that due to dreath and hard times the old soldiers plan a reunion on the second day of Lovington's annual science and barbecue August 24 25 and 26. All old soldiers and families of both gray and blue invited to meet on August 25 for a good time. A L Steele Adit T P Bingham Com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
A.L. Steele
Adit
T. P. Bingham
Farmers of Plainview Organize Rabbit Drive Club
A Plainview farming community forms a rabbit club with a rabbit drive planned for Thursday August 31. Members invite local farmers to join at the north edge of Plainview to help reduce rabbits as part of the campaign to protect crops and grain fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Canding
Taney
Lovington School Opens 1916 17 Session
The Lovington School announces the 1916 17 session begins Monday September 4. Residents outside the district should move in by September 1 to enroll their scholastic age children in the district. A competent staff of teachers is engaged and officials expect the best session in the town's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Notice on 30 day store terms and prompt prescriptions
We appreciate your trade and will accommodate you by moving to a thirty day basis. This allows us to keep what you want without being cramped by bills. You can buy patent medicines as cheap as in Kansas City and prescriptions are filled promptly and reasonably. We expect payment on the flat of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cattle Sale and Band Instruction Noted
Jack Magness sold his cattle to Mr. Davidson of the Cap Rock. Joe Bunch arrived to teach the band boys for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Magness
Mr. Davidson
Cap Rock
Joe Bunch
Mr Price Sells Inner Tube In Midland Tour
Mr Price formerly Eddy County assessor and now based in Midland traveled to promote the famous compression inner tube in a local sales drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Eddy County
Midland
Notice of land claim final proof filing Roswell district
Mary Sandherr of Pearl New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish her claim to land described as Eb Sec 15 Two 198 R 35 E N M P M before Asa T Morton J S Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico on August 29 1916. Witnesses listed include Samuel L Posey and Thomas W Curtis of Pearl New Mexico William J Pruitt and Charles T Pruitt of Lovington New Mexico Emmett Patton Register July 24 Aug 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sandherr
Pearl
N.M
E. Srial
Samuel L. Posey
Thomas W. Curtis
Pearl, N. M
William J. Pruitt
Charles T. Pruitt
Lovington
Emmett Patton
Lovington Millinery Opens With Fall Hats Display
The Lovington millinery shop announces an opening on Saturday August 19 1916 with a large display of ladies and children early fall hats. Come early to choose from the latest models and enjoy discounts on summer hats offered by Mrs L A Myers proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
L. A. Myers
Notice for Publicate Wesley Phillips Land Claim Roswell
Notice is hereby given that Wesley Phillips of Stanbro New Mexico has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a claim to Lots 3 and 4 and Section 5 Township 15 Range 38 in New Mexico. The hearing will be before Asa B Morton U S Commissioner at Lovington New Mexico on September 19 1916. Attending witnesses include William P Allen Orville Stanbro Jacob C McClish Lela McClish Emmett Patton Register Aug 18 Sept 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Phillips
Stanbro
N. M
ISL
N.M.P. M
Asa Bo Morton
Asa Bo Morton U. 8. Commissioner In His Office At Lovington, N. M
William P. Allen
Orville
Jacob C. McCligh
Lela McClish
McDonald, N. M
Emmett Patton
Lands Selections Filed in Roswell for Federal Review
The United States Land Office in Roswell New Mexico lists selection lands under the 1898 1910 acts. List 7881 covers 420 acres in section 18 township 17 south range 34 west for Mer. List 7885 covers 217.56 acres in sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 township 16 south range 33 west Mer. Protests or contests may be filed during publication or before final certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Roswell
N. M
New Mexico
N. M. Mer
N, M. Mer
Emmett Patton
Land Claim Notice for Jasper A Syfrett at Roswell New Mexico
Jasper A Syfrett of Midway New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim on land in section 14 township 15 range 38. Witnesses include Marion Moreman James R Kaker Arthur J Syfrett and John C O Neal all of Midway New Mexico. The application is before U.S. Commissioner N L Hibbets in Plainview New Mexico with dates noted August 4 September 1 1916 and September 5 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior U. 8
Roswell
N. M
Jasper A Syfrett
Midway
Swh
P.M
N. L. Hibbets
U.S
Plainview
C Aimant
Marion Moreman
James R. Kaker
Arthur J. Syfrett
John C. O'Neal
Kennett Patton—hovister
Notice for Public Land Claim by Lorenzo D Morris
Notice is hereby given that Lorenzo D Morris of Monument NM who on July 31 1912 made Hd KR Serial No 026291 for Section 22 Township 18 Range 36 East New Mexico Principal Meridian has filed no year proof to establish claim to the above described land before Asa B Mortin US Commissioner in his Lovington NM office on Sept 4 1916. Joe H Graham Bee Hardin Thomas S Bingham those of Lovington NM James V Linam of Monument NM Emmett Patton Register Aug 1 Sept 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren
Morris
Monument N. M
Joe H. Graham
Bee Hardin
Thomas S. Bingham
Lovington
N. M
James V. Linam
Monument
Emmett Patton
Register
Carrie EB. Musick
Knowles
Asa B. Morton
Lucian C. Culp
Charles B. Collier
James V. Lina
Hanibal Eddington
Notice of Intent to Make Final Proof for Land Claim
Charlie M Hardin of Knowles New Mexico filed notice of intent to establish a claim on Lots 8 9 10 11 and SW Sec 5 in Township 8 Range 39 West New Mexico Principal Meridian. Final hearing before D H Coleman United States Commissioner Knowles New Mexico on September 5 1916 with witnesses John W Royall Burton W R Shipp Perry J Anirus and David B Willkoit all of Knowles.
Notice of final proof in Roswell land claim
Carrie B Musick of Knowles New Mexico filed intention to make final three year land proof for multiple sections in New Mexico. Hearing before Asa B Morton US Commissioner Lovington September 6 1916. Witnesses include Lucian C Culp Charles B Collier Hanibal Eddington Emmett Patton.
Boys and Girls Club Fall Contest in Lovington
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lovington Knowles and Highlonesome District hold a fall contest in Lovington on August 24 25 and 26. Exhibits in poultry corn and pig clubs are judged the morning of the 24 with prizes for first through fourth place and exhibit requirements. Contacts are County Agent Knorr at Carlsbad or Mrs Oliver at Lovington for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington, Knowles and Highlonesome
Lovington
Cockeral
Pig Club
Knorr
Lovington Hardware Co urges settlement and sales offer
All persons indebted to the Lovington Hardware Co. will call and settle or make arrangements for same as we have large bills due and coming due. Also we are offering 10 percent off on refrigerators and water coolers. Yours to serve Lovington Hdw Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Hardware Co
New Mexico Files Land Selection Lists Notice
State of New Mexico files selection lists under federal acts for lands described as SWE NW4 NW SWH Sec 1 Twp 20 Range 8 KR 37 E N M P M 80 acres List No 8002 Serial No 029192 protests or contests may be filed during publication or before final certificate August 11 September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Rowell
N. M
State of
New Mexico
E. N
Emmett Patton
Register
Notice of Public Land Claim Final Proof
Notice is given that Littlefield of Stanbre New Mexico filed a notice of intention to make final three proof to establish a land claim in sections 22 and 23 two by 37 in BR 0.N. M. P.M. before N. LL Hibbett IV 8 Commissioner at Plainview New Mexico on September 12. Witnesses include Orville C. Stantro William Boliver Ben Sutton Joseph E. Brown Emmet Patton Register August 11 September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Department of the Interior
Land Office
Roswell
N. M
Stanbre
N.M
N. Ll, Hibbett IV
Plainview
Orville C. Stantro
William §. Boliver
Ben Sutton
Stantro
Joseph E. Brown
Notice for Publication of Land Claim by John P. Shaw
Department of the Interior Roswell New Mexico notices John P. Shaw of Pearl filed three year proof to establish his land claim in Northwest Quarter Section 20 Township 19 South Range 35 East New Mexico principal meridian. The proof is to be presented before Asa B. Morton in Lovington New Mexico on August 29 with witnesses Thomas W. Curtis David C. Jackson Samuel L. Posey and William J. Pruitt. Public notice dated July 18 1916.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Lavington
Inez A. Harrington
Cecil E. Kindel
Walington
New Alexica
Plains Country
R. R. James
Lovington Electric Light Company
Beckwith Prep
Collver & Dunn Co
North Main Street
Roswell, New Mexico
Lotington
First Territorial
Blacklegoids
Carlsbad
PCR
U. 8
Roswell, N. M
U. S. Land Office
Jasper A. Syfrett
Lorenzo D. Morris
Roswell, NM
Charlie M. Hardin
Noswell
Charlie M, Hardin
Knowles N. M
Carrie &, Musick
U. S, Land Office
Poultry Club
Emmet
Patton
John P. Shaw
U.S. Land Office
Roswell N. M
Add
Asa B. Morton U
Lovington, N. M
David C. Jackson
Any
the City Tailor Shop
Artesia
Hagerman
Correll
Big JO
Tulsa
Pecos River
Big Jo Lumber Co
Artesia, N. M
C. A. Davis
Levington Pharmacy
Lovington Auto CO
Lovington, New Mexico
Pecos Valley Lumber CO
Search the Lovington Leader Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lovington Leader?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.