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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
2
The Lovington picnic drew crowds from across the Plains, with Gov. McDonald delivering a forceful speech, Rev. Cunningham praising the governor, and community plans noted for a fair association, new businesses, and possible county seat growth. Attendees praised water climate, local schools, and a tobacco-free image, while discussions touched on land distribution and tax governance.
The notice lists weddings including Lou Ellis and Dora Watkins at Plains Texas on August 12 and Arthur Scott and Miss Wood at Loving ton on August 16. It notes Judge T Dingham and Judge Bingham officiating and mentions a large dinner and guests. Deputy Sheriff W R Bilbrey of Nadine appears in town, active in local school development.
J H Hughes formerly connected with Nadine, the merchant, was in town on Wednesday for business matters.
Public notice states that on the Sth day of September at 4 PM in Carlsbad Eddy County New Mexico J Mattie E Deardaff will apply to the District Court of Eddy County to change her name from Mattie E Dearduff to Mattie E Sharpe dated July 16 1914
The Interior Department announces that New Mexico has filed land selection lists under federal acts. Entries include multiple parcels in sections 18 to 20, township 20 south range 36 east with meridian New Mexico, totaling about 637.54 to 640 acres. Protests may be filed until final approval and certificate. Emmet, Patton, Register. Aug 21 Sept 18.
Drs Presley and Swearengin advertise as specialists in eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fitted. Located in Suite 4 and 5 at the First National Bank building in Roswell New Mexico.
A W Roberts announces a weed treatment and six month immunity vaccine for cattle. He claims success in several Stockton area cases and offers demonstrations to the public at Levington August 12 13 and 14. Roberts asks to be located at Martins wagon yard for vaccinations and demonstrations.
Charles B. McGonagill of Lovington New Mexico filed to prove three year proof on his Had. BE. patent claim for section 23 township 16 south range 35 east NM P M base. The U S Land Office Roswell will hear the claim on September 16 1914 before U S Commissioner Edward M. Love. Witnesses include Arthur Scott John G. Scott Noah H. Scott and Warren T. Layall of Lovington NM.
Notice to all interested parties that New Mexico has applied for surveying broad tracts in multiple townships and ranges, listing sections to be surveyed. It asserts the state’s exclusive right of selection for sixty days under the 1894 act, with disposition rules after expiration and disclaimers on adverse settlements. Dated Santa Fe August 26, 1914, Governor W. McDonald.
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