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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
3
Partial readable text hints at a 1916 item, with scattered words and names. The fragmentary nature prevents clear identification of event, people, or location. No complete event or outcome is discernible from the available OCR.
Local notes report Jacie Anderson traveling to Potales and relatives in Midland and Lamesa. livestock buyers and merchants update on purchases in Carlsbad and Artesia. Movements include Mr Webb’s land sale, Whitely of McDonald’s trip, and plans for spring home building.
All customers are asked to place oil feed and coal orders by 3 PM to avoid late delivery of heavy orders. Lovington Groc. & Dry Goods announces fresh fruits and canthes with a call to visit Dad's for availability.
An advertisement offers 12 000 stock of grocery and chinaware for sale or trade with inquiry directed to the Leader Office.
A notice invites people to a turkey shooting match at Monument New Mexico on December 2 and 24. Participants may book early to secure a slot for the event described as a lot of fun with a friendly competition atmosphere.
Lovington Pharmacy asks customers with outstanding balances to call and settle within 30 days to meet wholesale payments. A holiday promotion announces a sewing machine giveaway at Lovington Hardware on December 25, with ticket collection by December 23. Dad sells nuts and popcorn locally.
A local newspaper page lists a grist mill on the south side operating Saturdays by toll or cash. It also promotes Jackson market and Short Order House for beef and eggs, plus various for sale notices and repairs, with details on land, cane fodder, and local arrivals.
Dr H Gallatin, physician and surgeon, advertises 24 hour call answered at office and residence in Lovington New Mexico. Provides telephone contact and location details for emergencies and routine care.
On Tuesday the 28th residents are asked to be present to discuss plans for next summer. P Chappell has returned from Kansas reporting noticeable improvement in Lavington during his absence.
W. O. Boyd born March 22 1837 died December 15 1915 married Mary A McCoy July 10 1882. He joined Missionary Baptist Church in 1876, lived a Christian life, and left a legacy as husband father and a helper in the Lord's work. Funeral service was December 16 1915. Burial at Eunice cemetery per his pastor D Y Museu.
The forest service completes a survey of a Carlsbad to Queen route across the Guadalupes. A new 15.75 mile road would avoid steep grades and sharp curves, with Eddy county urged to fund the link to the National Forest boundary. C M Richards and C H McLenathen credited for pushing the project.
City crews will repair hazardous sidewalk sections still damaged after holiday festivities. Officials prioritize high foot-traffic zones and areas near schools and storefronts to prevent trips and falls this winter season.
Readable items include candied cherries seeded raisins mince meat chocolates jello gelatine shredded coconut spices olives mustard peanut butter lemons oranges apples nuts pickles cakes and more. Heavy knitted auto caps silk outfits linens ribbons veiling and men's wear plus Christmas goods advertised by Lovington Groc and Dry Goods Co.
Wesley McCallister repurchased his former garage from Barr and Company after returning from California. The shop, now rebranded as the Ford Garage, has new Ford arrivals and is continuing strong business.
The page lists hotel arrivals including Chas Musick Geo Crum Leon Franklin and others. It notes Miss Mayme Hart returning home for holidays from Albuquerque and Miss Rebecca Graham and brothers George and Spencer returning from Albuquerque after attending school.
Notices reveal proposed land selections for 160 acre tracts under serial numbers 65558 and 685066. Protests against any or all selections may be filed during publication prior to final certificate, with deadlines set by the land office and Emmett Register.
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