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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
3
A wide array of local items fills this page: families traveling to Missouri with Richey returning by Oct 1, cattle and dairy prices near Bronco, Texas. Hardware, groceries, and a $60 sewing machine prize draw at Lovington hardware. church and social events, porch chats, and a rain in the monument country. Local names include W. M. Balch, J. Duroc, C. E. Alexander, Sewall, McGargle, and Lovington Pharmacy messages.
The home talent play Her Friend the Enemy faced a wind and rain interruption during the picnic second night. While the open airdome filled for the five reel feature In the Days of the Thundering Heard, the reassembled cast delivered a strong performance led by Zebedia Jinks and Addie Jinks with robust support from Verginia Burton and Jack Fernbrook. The audience returned the next night to a full house and praised the all star cast for a swift, well staged production despite the weather and tight preparation.
The town sees no vacant houses while renters seek options. The Scott store was purchased and moved to Plainview New Mexico on Thursday. Henry S. Record of Knowles plans to relocate a two story house from there to his lots east of the public square, for Rev. J. Clouse to occupy eighty.
Joe Addington of Portales rents the Ed Ault house in the east part of town and plans immediate relocation.
Last Tuesday evening August 24 at Sadie Kindel home Cecil Edward Kindel and Myrtle Evelynn Yadon were married by Rev. W M Beauchamp. Guests included relatives and neighbors with Miss Sadie Kindel hosting a reception of flowers and ice cream. The couple, both prominent locals, plan to reside in Lovington while he expands his printing business.
Clay McGonagill earned first prize in goat roping with Hawk Medlin second and Nay Stiles third. Pete Beall won calf branding first with Hawk Medlin second. Day one races saw Walter McGonagill take first and second in match races. Dow Woods horse topped sweepstakes while Walter McKonagill's record and Artesia horse placed third. Saturday results show Post City horse winning again. McGonegill and Dow Woods horses took second in a Plainview New Mexico showdown.
The Thursday night Gordon Higgins contest ended with Al Higgins of Roswell declared the winner by Dr. Dearduff refereeing. Friday afternoon John Connolly of Roswell beat Dutch Crozier of Carlsbad after ten rounds.
Roswell invites Lovington and plains people to Labor Day events on Sept 6 featuring a mammoth parade, two baseball games, a motorcycle race, and a prize fight between John Connolly and Mike Baca of Santa Fe. A large noon barbecue and a night ball promise continuous entertainment within four blocks of the business district. Claude Simpson.
W H Brennand of Roswell, known in Seminole and locally, broke his arm this week while cranking his automobile. He has recently recovered from injuries after a horse accident, and the note adds that his arm injury may add to his troubles but is hoped not to cause further issues.
On Monday morning a race at the track featured Walter McGonagill and an Artesia horse against Dow Woods horse Lucky and Diamond Joe from Post Texas. The visitors won both heats. That night town youths boxed at the open air arena, drawing a large, enthusiastic crowd despite supposed admission.
A large crowd of Loving ton youths enjoyed a dance at the Williams ranch about twenty five miles southwest of here last Wednesday night. A string band played and a full course supper was served around 11:30 including roasted mutton, fried chickens, fruits and beverages. Reporters say everyone had a fine time.
Lovington Auto Company posted temporary highway signs from Lovington to Plains Texas this Tuesday to prevent travelers from getting lost while awaiting permanent signage. The signs indicate the route and will be replaced later with standard signs.
James H. Martin of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to prove final three year claim on Hd B Serial 024659 for SW Section 17 Township 15 South Range 36 East New Mexico Principal Meridian. Witnesses listed James W Candill Jesse Candill James H Wheeler William E Sumurld all of Lovington. Emmett Patton Register. August 20 September 17.
Robert J McCulley of Levington New Mexico filed intent to make Final three year Proof to establish claim on land described as lot El 2W4 2 and NE14 Sec 20 Twp 16 Range 38 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before D A Coleman in Knowles New Mexico on September 7 1915. Claimants include James P Shaw John W Welch William J Eller William Cureton and Eumett Patton official.
Edward H. Chick of Levington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in Lovington New Mexico. The hearing before Register Emmett Patton is set for September 1 1915. Witnesses named include James Gilley Albert Love Warren T Lay and Cebe O Gilley all of Loving ton New Mexico.
Department of the Interior notice from Roswell New Mexico dated August 10 1915 states Joe Mann of Lovington New Mexico filed to prove land claim for multiple quarter sections with serial number 026268. He must present final three year proof before US Commissioner BE M Love in Lovington by September 22 1915 with witnesses William N Johnson Bari Joses or James Anderson Emory Moonhill Emmett Parton.
The Roswell Morning News touts the Associated Press Telegran service as the state's reliable news source and official paper for the State Cattle Sanitary Board. It offers cattle market ads and notes a monthly subscription rate of 5 dollars, with penalties for late payments.
The United States Land Office announces New Mexico State selections for lands totaling 4431.55 acres including sections 25 31 33 and 35 in townships 16 south range 34 east and other parcels. Protests or contests may be filed during publication or afterward before final approval and certification. Hinmett Patton Register. Aug. 6 Sept. 3.
Local Land Office reports July 1 1915 unappropriated and unreserved lands in Chaves and Eddy counties totaling about 4 299 448 acres. In Chaves 1 454 986 acres with 980 270 surveyed and 474 716 unsurveyed. In Eddy 2 844 462 acres with 789 680 surveyed and 1 045 782 unsurveyed.
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