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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
3
Lovington N M briefs list job wants including a canning business man and an abstract title provider. Harris joins Lovington Drug Company as registered druggist. Local ads seek livestock poultry and dairy stock including Jennets Jacks Duroc Jersey pigs and eggs. Community notes mention Rev Roden meetings and auto fund drives for mission work.
Mose Wiggins shows signs of full recovery after treatment for chronic stomach trouble by Dr. Gallatin. Baptist ladies raised over $30 at the park ice cream supper. O N T Cafe doubles expected Sunday dinner crowds. A long list of locals attended Stoke’s divorce case in Roswell. Real estate updates include a for sale house and moves from Plainview. Community reports include church meetings, ball game results, and visiting relatives from Seminole, Colorado City, Barstow, and Midway New Mexico.
Neighbors offered help and support following the recent destruction of a residence, with acts of generosity and assistance from community members helping the affected family recover.
Commercial club has appointed all committees to support the upcoming picnic and fair. Members are urged to act promptly as people from distant areas are writing letters and asking questions about the event.
Justice T. P. Bingham is named justice of the peace for Lovington and CA Bullard appointed constable. They will begin duties once bonds are executed.
A notice from Judge Bingham announces his appointment as justice of the peace at Lovington. He warns that unless couples marry soon, ceremonies will be performed at about five dollars each and fines will be imposed on wrongdoers until a small fund is raised.
Local talent presents a play titled Old School of Hickory Hollow in a schoolroom setting. The event coincides with Clay McGonagill’s roping contest on June 17 with an airdome arranged to offer attendees a hearty laugh.
Through September 1, 1914, three years of the Lovington Leader cost $2.00 whether by individual, to three friends, or back dues. After September 1 the annual price drops to $1.50 within the state and $1.75 elsewhere.
Mr and Mrs J W Irwin express heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy prayers and assistance during their recent loss. Your kindness and support provided comfort and strength to their family in this difficult time.
Wesley McCallister discusses the rush for a new track with safe high speed design. He plans a five mile townsite survey and cost estimate. An entrance fee of 25 dollars plus local contributions could fund the track and purse as entries grow.
G D Martin, a masseur in Sundlatan, departed for Texas following a telegram from a sister grieving two family deaths in three weeks. The family is quarantined due to smallpox, and Martin will not return to New Mexico.
Miss Annie Lou Brennand of Seminole and Mr James Hunter Clark of Ft Davis Tex were married at the First Presbyterian Church on June 2 1914 with Rev F S Henderson officiating. The church featured evergreen columns and pink and white roses as decorations. Sentinel notes Miss Brennand is well known at Lexington.
Warren Warblings notes Miss Gene Graham visiting her sister Mrs Stancell in Wellington Texas. Sam Houston returned from Post Texas with his son who is improving. The Literary event last Friday night was very nice and largely attended. A singing class will be taught here this summer. a nice sum has already been subscribed. Mr Graham returned from Lubbock with freight for the store and roads are frightful. It is still too wet to work, but if no more rain falls for a week or 80, farmers can soon catch up. Everything planted.
The week covers Jesse McDerail shearing for Mr. Graham and contract with Mr. Hous, W R Isbell and family returning from the Mountains, and Sam Houston with John going to Roswell to buy wool sacks after Lubbock failure. They plan to bring goods to Mr. Roberts and horses. W E Patillo reports losses of a colt and a work mule to snake bite, with Houston suffer same. The text also mentions rising numbers of yearling ewes and a 48 season reference.
Civic pride cited as Lovington residents volunteer for park improvement Tuesday. Led by Mrs. E D Oliver and with help from Mrs. Shepard Mrs Haltom and other women a lunch was provided after work. Dozens of residents including Riland Love Dr McDaniel Charlie McGonagill A Jackson P S Eaves Earl Macy Oscar Thompson and others both men and women joined in clearing and beautifying the park.
The piece notes growing crowds for a Barbecue and picnic at a hotel site with plans for a large tent and sleeping space. Attendees consider bringing bedding to stay overnight as plans shift to a free two day barbecue with ample meat and bread.
Farmers report plenty of rain boosting feed crop prospects and a potential bumper crop. Fred Simmons was badly hurt in a horse accident and is improving under Dr. Lasater care. R L Knight installs an 8 inch pumping plant. Loyington folks affected by illness are missed. T D Boyd plans a new milk house and buggy shed and may become next mail carrier. The community enjoyed a singing convention despite a shower. some farmers plan to show produce at the Lovington Fair. Grass is fine, stock thriving, gardens good, and plans to return home soon.
Elam D Lee of Knowles New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to SE and Ed NEt and SW in Section 25 Two 178 Range 38 BON MPM. before U S Commissioner Ed M Love at Lovington New Mexico July 16 1914. Witnesses John F Warren Elbert Shipp Thomas Dawson Tom Shipp all of Knowles NM and S Emmett Patton.
Land office Roswell New Mexico publishes notice that William Ovington has filed intent to make final proof on land described as Lots 3 4 5 and 6 Section Two Township 16.8 Range 36 East N M P M before Edward M Love US Commissioner Lovington NM June 23 1914 Witnesses James M Roden Jr Williams N Johnson Emery M Caudill Robert F Love all of Lovington NM Emmett Register May 22 June 19
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