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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
The box supper at the schoolhouse drew a good crowd and a pleasant time was had by all. Receipts totaled 23.00 dollars. The cemetery fund was supported by Grace Ancell who had earlier given a box supper and funded a fence with the proceeds.
C T Adame reports from A D Jones Bench that Jones has purchased Rambletts Bucky the renowned ram, and will breed his fine ewes with them. He expects the plains to yield the finest lamb crop yet.
The bank rapidly rises to prominence with heavy deposits of 99000 and 8000 in surplus. Experts approve its condition and broad country confidence supports its growth in a central Plains stock district.
Courteous treatment of S. Eaves cashier and GL. Creig an assistant. J. D. Graham has purchased the skating rink building. Robert Krop, our hustling horse buyer, is here now. Joe McMahan left yesterday for Seminole to meet his father and mother. Edwin Van Giesen and John E. Stokes were here yesterday making final proofs on their land.
Rev. L O Cunningham filled his regular appointments here Sunday morning and evening, delivering sermons to the local congregation and inviting parishioners to further gatherings this week.
Notice to customers urging all who owe money to settle accounts by cash or promissory note by January to meet obligations. Company signs Lovington Grocery and Dry Goods Co seeking more business and payment.
A portion of dry goods has arrived and will continue through Christmas. Customers are invited to inspect the selection. purchases are not required. The note invites browsing and expresses pleasure in serving shoppers.
Mr Felix Hiron and H N Floyd arrived Friday with two loads of lumber. Hiron plans a residence near Scott. Mrs. Greene hosts a large Christmas dinner for Plains Bachelors at the new restaurant. A T Wiggins opens a wagon yard soon. Two new homes under construction this week. Joe Brown drills a well. Jason Smith family moving in. J W Lipscomb returns from Hagerman with goods for J P Clayton. Four inches of rain fell Monday night.
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