Lovington News: Residents Move In and Travel Notes
Mr Hooker moved into Mr Jackson's new west town house, while Mr Catchings moved six miles west into Hooker's vacated home. Numerous locals travel to Roswell, Carlsbad, Midland, and Brackford area visits. Kansas City restricts cattle shipments due to foot and mouth disease. town sees growth and activity with many jobs and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hooker
Barber
Mr. Jackson
John Catchings
Hooker
L. W. Lowe
Texas
Kansas City
Lovington’s Town Growth Noted By Visitors
Lovington prospers with a new Lovington Mercantile Co building featuring skylights and plate glass, additions to inside, and plans for a large rear warehouse. The Ford Carage is praised as top notch. The old Ford garage near First Territorial Bank is expanded for the post office and Llano Abstract Co. offices. New residences rise as progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Carlabad
Ford Carage
Lovington Mercantile Co
Ford
Llano Abstract Co
Graves Cash
Special Program For Farmers Aims to Aid Lovington Grange
A series of meetings will be held at plains locations to discuss agricultural subjects. County agents Diverbiss of Chaves and Knorr of Eddy, with staff from New Mexico Agricultural College, will attend in Lovington to help make the program engaging and informative for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
New Mexico Agricultural College
Diverbiss
Chaves County
Knorr
Eddy County
J. W. Knorr
Helena Adams Opens Private Hospital in Artesia
Helena Adams announces a private hospital opening in Artesia on December 1. She invites reputable practitioners to refer patients for expert care. Contagious diseases will not be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Adams
Artesia
Representative Elect Eaves Leads Eddy County Teachers to Convention
Eaves from Eddy county brought seven teachers from Levington to the convention in a car. The 300 mile trip took two days. In the party were Superintendent R. R. James Lovington schools Principal Wise and teachers Miss Julia Dunaway Miss Reece Miss Fritzgerald Miss Patty Pitt and Miss Ethel Yadon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe New Mexican
Eaves
Eddy County
Levington
R. R. James
Lovington
Wise
Julia Dunaway
Reece
Fritzgerald
Patty Pitt
Ethel Yadon
Grain shipments move slowly as merchants unload quickly
Merchants unloaded several loads of grain this week but delivery lags as fast as new stock arrives, showing ongoing market friction between import pace and local distribution.
Creighton Makes Business Trip to Vaughn This Week
Mr. C. L. Creighton traveled to Vaughn on a business trip this week, returning with potential opportunities and meetings arranged with local associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. L. Creighton
Vaughn
Teachers Return From Santa Fe Trip
Prof. R. R. James Miss Yadon Miss Dunaway and Misa Witt returned from Santa Fe Thursday night. They report a very enjoyable trip and say the other teachers will return the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. James
Miss Yadon
Miss Dunaway
Misa Witt
Santa Fe
Yadon
Miss Wiit
Mrs Ethel Fisher Visits Sister in O'Donnell Texas
Mrs Ethel Fisher and her children accompany friends Dr M L Fuller and Mr Culley Middleton to O Donnel Texas where Mrs Fisher plans a visit with her sister Mrs S B Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Culley Middleton
Mr. Shaffer
M. L. Fuller
Bradshaw
Texas
Plains
Mr. Middleton
Capitan
Ethel Fisher
M.L. Fuller
Culley Middleton
O'Donnel
S. B. Hodge
Auto Song of Lost Fortunes in Midland
A pasted verse from 1914 circulates in Georgia and Midland, mocking a failed auto purchase. The narrator laments debt and ruined pride, recalling a once loved car with torn top and worn seats, now worthless and mocked by neighbors. The piece ends with a wish to buy another vehicle and speed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Georgia
Midland
John
Mrs Echel Picher Visits Sister in O'Donnell Texas
Mrs Echel Picher and her children accompanied Dr. M L Fuller and Mr Caley Middleton to O Donnell Texas where she will visit her sister Mrs S B Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Vawter
Roswell
Potales
Mrs. Carter
Echel Picher
M. L. Fuller
Caley Middleton
O'Donell
Texan
S. B. Hodge
Notable Faculty Trip Report by R. R. James and Colleagues
Prof. R R James with Miss Yadon Miss Dunaway and Miss Wiit recount a very enjoyable trip. They say the other teachers will return in the later part of the month.
Acres adjoining Lovington sell for bargain price
A 30 acre tract described as smooth land adjoining the town of Lovington is offered at a bargain price of 1000 dollars. Liano Abstract Co advertises this opportunity and mentions ongoing sales of Bana nas and Frisco Palmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Liano Abstract Co
Lovington Hardware Co notices 1916 December payment plea
Lovington Hardware Co asks all indebted parties to settle accounts by December 25 to enable a fuller 1917 stock. They thank patrons and invite visits to the millinery store in Lovington Hotel Building for plush turbans hats flowers crochet thread and related items. Mrs Anna Myers advertises Choice nuts and Graves Cash Store offers fruit cake decorations. A two room house for rent is listed by Mrs Lulu Eiland in Lovington New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Hardware Co
Lovington Hotel
Go see Dad He Sells Nuts and Popcorn Varieties
A brief note invites readers to visit a vendor, known as Dad, who sells a range of nuts and popcorn products. The item emphasizes variety and a family shop vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Laundry drop off and pickup service announced
Notice offering laundry pickup at the Leader office each Monday with Friday return. E Kindel Agent guarantees prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Leader Office
E. Kindel Agt
Public Notice of Land Claim by William L Baum
William L Baum of Stanbro New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof on land Hd EB Spring No 027805 Section 15 Township 15 Range 87 East N M P M before N L Hibbits U S Commissioner Plainview New Mexico on December 4 1916. Witnesses James Sutton James K Chappell Orville C Stanbro Joseph T Weehail all of Stanbro NM Emmett Patcon Register Nevada December 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Baum
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Roswell
N. M
Stanbro
N.L. Hibbits
U.S
Plainview
James
On Sutton
James K. Chappell
Orville C. Stanbro
Joseph T. Weeheail
Emmett Patcon
Notice on prompt payment to maintain stock
If my customers will pay me promptly it will enable me to keep in stock material to meet their wants. S. J. Ham Blacksmith Shop.
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Eae
W. A. Gentle
King, N. M
Bob Knight
Eader
Missouri
Hughes
Hughes Hardware Co
Abilene
J. R. Rumph of
Bronco
F. J. Robinson
Gray Coggin
Jimmie Robere
Carlsbad
Jennie Lou Shepard
Tatum
Dave
EF. M. Smith
L. O. Cunningham
L. O. Vermillion
Miss Hooker
R. C. Brumley
Will Terry
Gains County
J. T. Garrett
Alma Gray
W. S. Holifield
W. T. Reed
Jim Reed
Prof. Wise
Mrs
Anna Myers
Graves Cash Store
Lulu Eiland
Lovington, N. M
New Mexico
Ovington Electric Light Company
Beckwith
New Hospital For
Helena Adame
Mer
Karry Morrison
Roswell, WM
Llaovington Fair
BER Seidi
C. E. Stiles
Firet National Pank
Waswell, Nem
W.O.W. Hall
Yem Bingham
C. C
Clers
TIN Shop
Lovington Hdw. Co
W. A. Rountafe
FE. Long
Rebekah Lodge
First Territorial Bank
Laula Binghem N. G. W. M. Beauchamp Lecy
Rebekahs
S. J. Ham Blacksmith Shop
Lobington
Territorial Bank
Tos. Bingham R. R. James
N. G
Star Lovington
Und
Masonic Hall
Mamie Graham
Ham
E. M. Candill
W.M
R Si
Jentlerian's Lynch
The
Tatum Hardware Co
Whitfield & Magness Auto Supplies
Natomobile
Lovington Pharmacy
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