Breezy Local News and Auctions in Lovington Area
Local notes report Ben Reed and Fred Richey leaving for Missouri last week with Richey planning to return by October 1. A church ladies lunch stand drew crowds with potential profits and several sales listings appear, including cattle for sale near Bronco Texas and Evergreen Elberia apples at 20 cents a bushel. Community happenings include Miss Javine Hart hosting Cecile Kindley and others, home projects like a windmill upgrade, and a horse incident affecting Mr Knowles’ family with a recovery underway.
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Ben Reed
Fred Richey
Missouri
N Richey
Home Talent Play A Success In Picnic Airdome
The home talent group performed Her Friend the Enemy but rain drove patrons into the covered movie building to watch In the Days of the Thundering Heard. The next night the open air theater succeeded with an all star cast led by Zebedia Jinks and Verginia Burton delivering strong performances as lovers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Theap
Zebedia Jinks
Fd Wise
Addie Jinks
Miss M Magness
Burton
Mise Della Jobe
Jack Fernbrooke Hooker
Verginia Burton
Frank Flemming
Ham Bishop
Jack Fernbrook
Git
Aude Virginia
Lige Burton
Jack Magness
Chloe Burton
Ruby Holifield
James Burton
Emery Yadan
Mia Burton
Ethel Yadan
Berkly Burton
Herbert Holifield
Lovington
Kindel Yadon Wedding in Lovington Community
On Tuesday evening August 24 at the groom's sister Sadie Kindel home, Cecil Edward Kindel and Myrtle Evelynn Yadon wed before Rev. W. M. Beauchamp. The couple, both well known in Lovington, received guests, enjoyed ice cream and cake, and departed amid rice and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Kindel
Cecil Edward Kindel
Myrttle Evelynn Yadon
Ethel Caudill
Sallie Caudill
Ethel Yadon
Kathrine Staton
Miss Gee
Goats and Calf Branding Races Highlight Day One
Clay McGonagill takes goat roping first with Hawk Medlin second and Nay Stiles third. Pete Beall wins calf branding with Hawk Medlin second. Walter McGonagill leads day one in races with first and second in match races. Dow Woods horse tops sweepstakes while Walter McConagill second and Artesia horse third. Post City horse wins first on Saturday with McGonagill and Dow Woods taking second in a Plainview N M contest.
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Clay McGonagill
Hawk Medlin
Nay Stiles
Pete Beall
Walter McGonagill
Dow Woods
Walter McConagill Secord
Artesia
Post City
McGonagill
Plainview N. M
No Vacancies in Ovington Despite Demand
The Scott store was purchased and moved to Plainview New Mexico Thursday. Henry S. Record of Knowles plans to move a two story house from there to his lots east of the public square to be occupied by Rev. J Clouse.
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Ovington
Scott
Plainview
N. M
Henry S
Knowles
Rev. J
Clouse
Portales Rent Increases as Addington Moves In
Joe Addington of Portales rents the Ed Ault house in the town east section and will move in immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Addington
Portales
Ed Ault
Prize fight decides for Al Higgins of Roswell
The prize fight Thursday night ended with Al Higgins of Roswell declared the winner over Gordon in a contest refereed by Dr. Dearduff. Friday afternoon John Connolly of Roswell defeated Dutch Crozier of Carlsbad in ten rounds. Mr Mullane editor of the Carlsbad Current and his wife visited the Leader during the celebration and praised the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon-Higgins
al Higgins
Roswell
Dr. Dearduff
John Connolly
Dutch Crozier
Carlsbad
Connolly
Crozier
Mullane
Carlebad Current
Roswell Extends Invitation to Lovington Labor Day
Roswell invites Lovington and plains residents to Labor Day events on September 6 with a mammoth parade two baseball games a motorcycle race a prize fight John Connolly versus Mike Baca and a big free barbecue at noon All activities happen within four blocks of the business district for easy access and comfort Claude Simpson City Editor The News
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Roswell
Lovington
Loving
John Connolly
Mike Baca
Santa Fe
Vistt
Claude Simpson
the News
Roswell Man W. H. Brennand Injured Cranking Car
W. H. Brennand of Roswell, known in Seminole, Texas and here, broke his arm cranking an automobile this week. He had just recovered from bruises from a horse fall, and authorities hope the arm injury will cause no further trouble.
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W. H. Brennand
Roswell
Seminole
Texas
Picnics and races electrify Kot Grove town
On Sunday morning a track race featured McGonaxill horse against an Artesia entry and Dow Woods horse Lucky versus Diamond Joe from Post, Texas. Visitors won both races. That night townsfolk gathered at the open air arena for a boxing match, said to be worth the admission, drawing many residents from their beds to watch.
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Sionday
McGonaxill
Artesia
Dow Woods
Lucky
Diamond Joe
Post, Teras
Big Dance At Williams Ranch In Loving County
A large party of Loving ton youths attended a dance at the Williams ranch about twenty five miles southwest of town last Wednesday night. A string band played and a full course supper was served around 11 30 with roasted mutton, fried chicken, fruit and more. Reporters say all enjoyed themselves and had a fine time.
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Lovington
Williams Ranch
Here
Auto Signs Posted To Help Route To Lovington Texas
The Lovington Auto Company posted temporary highway signs from Lovington to Plains Texas on Tuesday to guide travelers. They are interim markers until permanent signs are installed later.
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Lovington Auto Company
Lovington
Plains
Texas
Notice for Publication in Lands Claim Roswell Office
James H. Martin of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to prove up final three year claim on Hd B serial 024659 for IWh Sec 17 Twp 15 8 R 36 E New Mexico Principal Meridian before B M Love U S Commissioner in Lovington September 22 1915 Witnesses James W Caudill Jease Candit James H Wheeler William E urld all of Lovington NM Emmett Patton Register Man Oe Sum aug QW Sept ii
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James H. Martin
Department of the Interior
Roswell
N. M
Lovington
B. M. Love U. 8
Lovington N. M
James W. Caudill
Jease
James H. Wheeler
William Eurld
Emmett Patton
Register
Msn
Land Entry Final Proof Notice for McCulley at Knowles
Robert I. McCulley of Lovington New Mexico filed intent for Final three year proof to establish a claim to BI 2 W1.2 and NES-4 in Section 20 Two T 38 N R 8 W New Mexico Principal Meridian before D H Coleman U S commissioner at Knowles New Mexico on September 7 1915. James D. Shaw John W. Welch William J. Eller of Knowles and William Cureton of Lovington are named.
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Robert I. McCulley
Lovington
N. M
Add
IRS
N.M.P.M
D. H. Coleman
U. 8
Knowles
James D. Shaw
John W. Welch
William J. Eller
N.M
William
Cureton
N. M. soVington
Lovington Man Files Final Three Year Proof For Land Claim
Edward H. Chick of Lovington New Mexico files notice of intention to prove up a three year period to establish his claim to land described in Serial No 026227 filed July 10 1912. The hearing before U S Commissioner E M Love in Lovington New Mexico is set for September 1 1915. Witnesses listed include James Gilley Albert Love Warren T Lay and Debe C Gilley all of Lovington New Mexico. Emmett Patton Register dated July 30 and August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Chick
Department of the Interior
Roswell
N. M
Lovinet In
N.M
E. M. Love
Lovington
James Gilley
Albert Love
Warren T. Lay
Debe C. Gilley
Lovington Man Seeks Final Proof On Land Claim
Joe Mann of Lovington New Mexico filed notices of intention to make final proof to establish a claim on a land parcel described as NW1 1, N and SWI-4, SEI4 SWI-4, Sec 17 Twp 168 R 37 E NM PLM. The proof is to be before E M Lave U S Commissioner in Lovington on Sept 22 1915 with witnesses William N Johnson James Anderson Emory Mill and Emmett Parton listed.
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Joe Mann
Department of the Interior
U. 8
Roswell
No M
Lovington
N. M
E. N.M
Haw
E. M. Lave
U.S
William N, Johnson
Bari JJ James
Anderson
Emory Mill
Lavington
Emmett Parton
Ul Ropister
Roswell Montung Sill Advertises State News Paper
A damaged OCR fragment describes the official state paper carrying Associated Press telegraph news and cattle inspector notices. It mentions subscription costs and an order from the cattle sanitary board, with ads and notices appearing in the Morning News.
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Presse
State Cattle Sanitary
Aleatrae Advertison
Lands Offered in New Mexico Military Institute Selection
The United States Land Office in Reaven New Mexico announces a list of lands under State selection No. 125 Serial 080257 for the Military Institute area in Sec 35 T16S R84W Sec 25 Sec 31 Sec 33 Sec 34 Sec 35 T17S R34B and adjacent sections totaling 4431.55 acres. Objections or contests may be filed during publication or thereafter before final approval and certification. Emmett Patton Register notice date Aug 6 through Sept 3.
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Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Reaven
N. M. Med
State of
New Mexico
Congress
Military Institute
N. M. Mer
Land Availability for Home Steaders in Chaves and Eddy Counties
The July 1 1915 report from the local Land Office lists Uappro priated and unreserved lands in Chaves and Eddy Counties. Chaves totals 1 454 986 acres with 980 270 surveyed and 474 716 unsurveyed. Eddy totals 2 844 462 acres with 789 680 surveyed and 1 045 782 unsurveyed.
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U.S. Land Office
Chaves
Eddy Counties
al Chaves
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Javine Hart
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