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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
2
The text is garbled and unreadable, presenting only fragmented phrases and disjointed terms without coherent events or identifiable entities. No discernible people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are extractable for a proper summary.
Word from Congress confirms the 640 acre stockraising homestead bill has cleared both houses and awaits the president's signature. The measure, long debated with amendments, now passes after conference committee concurrence, signaling a flood of new settlers to eastern New Mexico. Also notices urge listings and local sales including a hotel property in Knowles New Mexico and inventory help from Carlsbad.
Miss Mabiel Coggin and Lester Jack Magnesa wed at four o clock Sunday afternoon at the Whitfield residence. Rev. W M Beauchamp officiated as relatives presented a boxed wedding gift with Cupid motif and a Christmas tree laden with small tokens. The bride, daughter of Mrs Anna Myers, wore a brown dress. the groom, known as Jack Magnesa, works in cattle and is employed as a clerk at the Covington mercantile. The couple receive wishes for happiness and years ahead.
A group of young people returning from a social at Mr and Mrs Dow collided with a Buick near their home. The car overturned injuring several occupants including Roy Pash and others. one man remained unconscious under the wreckage until help arrived. Doctors treated crushed foot and other injuries while authorities investigated the sequence of events.
Inaccurate notes suggest the Cemetery Association plans a January gathering at the Rest Suite. Members are urged to attend and participate, with actions to be taken in order and given due attention.
Mrs E D Oliver entertained the Methodist Ladies Home Mission Society at her home, marking her birthday with guests including Rev and Mrs L B Cunningham and Rev J F Nix. Rev Nix of Mt Sumner and Prof Nix, superintendent of Lamesa school, were among visitors. A new subscriber to the Leader was noted.
A damaged notice from Lovington Pharmacy asks indebted customers to settle accounts and prepare an inventory before year end. The message extends season’s wishes and refers to a stock-taking on January 1st.
Starling M Wigwine of Plainview New Mexico files notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a claim on land described in the lands office records. The claimant must appear before Commissioner in Plainview New Mexico before January 22, 1916 to prove occupancy and cultivation. Witnesses named include C Smith Gardner Teess Spears Waipscomh and Noah Emmett Patton.
Notice documents William R B Baker of Midway New Mexico filing for 160 acres in Roswell land office. Failed proof of residency triggers misfiling notice. witnesses include Andrew J Shropstice and J Porte of Midway and John Bmon of Midway. hearing before Lovington NM January date.
Claimant must prove up land claim before United States Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico at office on January 5. Witnesses listed include William A. York Amando M. Ellis Thomas W. Green Elmer Briar Emmett Patton. Register Dec 8 Jan 5.
Notices proclaiming intention to make final three year proof to establish a claim to land described in Sections 5 and 15 Township 15 Range 37 in New Mexico. Names include Levi Boo Awein Pitinview Stanbro and Henry CL Ning Plainview and witnesses Neal Neal Weeh Kind Stanbro. Publication dates and official actions appear from U. S. Department of the Interior Roswell land office notices dated 1916 and 1937.
Cecil B. Kinder of Wingtor New Mexico, under the U S land office at Roswell, filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a claim to land in Lot 23, Township 16 South Range 55 East, N M. The commissioner in Lovington New Mexico will hear on June 15 1917. Claimant named Witt and Charlie Palmer bury James TL, Peed Whitney P Colling Andrew Jackehn of Lovington NM. Patten Register December 35 January 12.
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