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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
4
The Lovington Leader is published every Friday in Lovington New Mexico with second class matter registration dated February 11 1910 at the Lovington post under the act of March 3 1879 The paper is devoted to Lovington and the surrounding area and includes a price note for subscriptions or a brief statement of purpose
An 1915 Lovington agricultural exhibition featured blue and red ribbon awards in crops, canned goods, and embroidery. Notable honorees include Oliver Lovington for corn and potatoes, E D Oliver, Halloway, and J S Eaves for various entries, with prizes for needlework and art.
On August 20 in Lovington New Mexico veterans from U C V and G A R assembled in a public square formation near the bank for photographs and marching. The program opened with Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson essays read by Miss Fannie Bingham and Miss Marvy Lou Graham, followed by remarks by Capt Bingham on Gen Grant and a speech by Judge Grantham. FR F Love arranged a dinner at Harper Cafe for all veterans and their wives after the midday barbecue.
The 1915 proclamation calls Labor Day a legal holiday in New Mexico with state offices closed and business suspended. It honors workers across farms, factories, mines, forests, shops, and railroads, issued from the Executive Office on August 19, 1915.
Old soldiers and their wives enjoyed a reunion in Lovington with a cavalry parade once again echoing the rebel yell from earlier days. Organizers say the event went smoothly and thanks are extended to the town for making arrangements.
Governor William C. McDonald proclaims Labor Day as a day to honor the laborer factor in civilization. The text emphasizes labor as the foundation of production and national life and sets aside one day to exalt its importance.
State of New Mexico filing under acts of 1898 and amendments declares land entries for multiple parcels in sections across T and R ranges. List numbers 6411 5412 6413 6414 5414 6416 5417 5415 6419 6451 64352 3423 5434 5425 5455 5447 5438 show acres ranging from 40 to 640 with Mer. designations and serial numbers. Notices invite filings during publication period with final approval later. Emmett Patton signs as clerk with dates July 39 August 27.
The Cal Carlsbad Band pleased Lovington residents with its versatile program. The old favorite Meditation drew cheers while patriotic tunes pleased the soldiers and townsfolk. Meanwhile Mr. Wolford from Portales rented the S. L. Posey house in the town’s southern area, with Posey preparing it for his residence.
Notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish land claim in Roswell district. Claimant Mibert C. Fates of Lavington filed for sections 14 and 18 in Township 17 8, Range 37 E, NMPLO. Witnesses named Jenn D. Graham Dan Jair Leman Gaecock Kenneth Cunningham. Public notices posted July 30 and August 27.
Kenneth Le Canningham of Lovington, New Mexico, filed a notice of intention to make final proof to establish a land claim described in the notice. The claim, witnessed by Archie D. Wood and others of Lovington, is to be heard before BE. M. Loewe U.S. Commissioner in Lovington, New Mexico, with a publication date near July 22, 1915.
William B. Hamilton of Lovington New Mexico filed no live proof to establish his claim on the land described in Hd. E. Serial No 027164 which covers SW 1-4 Sec 19 and NWI-4 Sec 30 Twp 15-5 R 37-E NM. The hearing before U S Commissioner E M Love in Lovington is set for September 8 with witnesses including David L. Haywood Eugene H. Price Revert L. Love Edmond O. Ault and Emmett Patton Register.
William W. Balen of Midway New Mexico files for final three year proof to establish his claim on the NE 2 section 7 and NW 4 section 8 township 15 south range 3 west New Mexico Principal meridian before U S Commissioner B M Love in Lovington New Mexico on September 4 1915. Witnesses listed: John R Bly William R Baker Clement Hennington Jasper A Syfrett all of Midway. Emmett Patton Register July 30 August 27
Sarah Stripling of Knowles New Mexico given notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish her original and additional homestead entries for multiple parcels in Township 16 Range 39 East New Mexico. The hearing will be before D H Coleman U S Commissioner in Knowles NM on September 9 2015 with witnesses Claud C. Stephenson Allen J. Heard Pallip B. Bennett and Olin G. Hardin all of Knowles NM. Emmett Patton Register will Aug 6 Sept 3.
The Commercial Club is urged to fix the public well after it refused to pump water, threatening to withhold supply until repairs are completed. Local officials call for urgent maintenance to restore safe water service.
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