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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
2
The Lovington Leader edited by A Harington with Kindel as editor and publisher issued weekly in Lovington New Mexico. It is a second class matter dated February 11 1910 and published under the 1879 act with the paper devoted to Lovington and the surrounding country.
A 1915 Lovington cultural exhibit showcased arts and produce with many blue and red ribbons. Contest entries included vegetables, fruits, embroidery, crochet, tatting, and paintings, highlighting contributors such as E. D. Oliver, W. Collins, J. Eaves, and P. S. Eaves from Lovington and Plainview observers.
Old Confederate veterans gathered August 20 in Lovington New Mexico for a reunion. The USC V and G A R soldiers formed a parade line in front of the bank, with photos taken as the march toured the public square to the tabernacle. Essays honored Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson, a Grant tribute was given, and Judge Grantham spoke. Dinner followed at Harper Cafe after a long line for crowd dining.
Governor William C. McDonald declares a Labor Day observance in line with state law and public custom, praising labor as the prime factor in civilization and the producer of all that sustains national life. The proclamation sets aside one day to exalt and magnify the importance of labor.
The executive office proclaims Labor Day a local holiday for September 6, 1915. State offices to be closed and ordinary business suspended to honor workers in fields factories mines forests shops and railways across New Mexico. William C. McDonald signs with the state seal. Antonio Lucero attests as Secretary of State.
Veterans and their spouses enjoyed a cavalry parade and a warm reception in Lovington, ending with grateful thanks to the town for hospitality and memories of days gone by.
The Carlsbad band boys delighted Lovington residents with versatile music for various events. Their Meditation piece stood out as a sweet staple, while patriotic selections also pleased listeners. Meanwhile Portales resident Mr Wolford rented the S L house in the town's south side, as Mr Posey re papers the property for his arrival.
State of New Mexico files parcels for public entry with Bureau of Land Management in Roswell. Listings cover numerous lots and sections across Townships 15–16 South and Range 32–34 East, including acreages from about 60 to 640 acres, with multiple serial and lot numbers and dates for public inspection until final approval. Emmett Pat, July 39, Aug 27, WN.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Roswell office states Albert G. Estes of Lovington New Mexico filed a claim under the original homestead act for a parcel in section 7 and section 16 township 17 north range 37 east. He seeks final three year proof to establish title. Witnesses named include John D Leaham Dan Bis i Lem a Ginecock and L Cunningham all of Lovington. The hearing is set before U S Commissioner E B M Love in Lovington on September 1 19. Emmett Matton Registrar notes July 30 and August 27 dates.
Kenneth L. Cansiee of Lovington New Mexico filed notice of intention to establish a three year claim to land described in survey township and range. The hearing and witness list include Archie D Wood James Anderson Dock Townsend and Robert C Bates all of Lovington. July to September 1915 marks key dates in the filing process.
William W Balch of Midway New Mexico filed intent to prove up a land claim on NE 4 Sec 7 and NWI 4 Sec 8 Twp 9S Range 3W at the Roswell land office. Commission hearing set for September 4 1915 before B M Love. Witnesses: Joan K Ely William R Baker Cement Hennington Jasper A Syfrett all of Midway NM.
William B Hamilton of Lovington New Mexico files for final proof on his land claim for SW1 4 Section 19 and NWL4 Section 30 in township 15 8 range 37 E he names witnesses David L Kaywood Laventi Price Lovington Edmond O Ault and Emmett Patton as register announces the date September 8 1915 and the U S commissioner E M Love will accept the proof.
U S Land Office at Roawell New Mexico gives notice that Sarah C Stripling of Knowles New Mexico holder of original and additional entries Nos 025869 027573 for lands in sections 20 29 township 16 range 39E has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim before D H Coleman US Commissioner in Knowles on September 9 2015. Witnesses Claud C Stephenson Arlen J Heard Pallip 8 S Bennett Olin G Hardin all of Knowles New Mexico Emmett Patton Register August 5 September 3
The public well has been refused water by the Commercial Club until repairs are completed. Community urges prompt fixing to restore supply and prevent drought impacts.
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