Local Notes and Community News Recap
J H Kelley made a business trip to Carlsbad this week. Seeley Estes bought a 400 acre ranch in Score County and will move soon. June 16th event promotions and visitors to Roswell noted. Levington Pharmacy touts new chocolate ice cabinet. Hamp Eaves bought the Melton ranch near Roswell. Melton arms for another property 100 miles further west. Chappell leaves Lovington Mercantile Co for Roswell. Baptist meeting in the park continues through Sunday with Rev Vermillian speaking. Plans for a large 4th of July barbecue at Plainview announced. Mr Meadows chairs. Jeff Hooker travels with parents to San Antonio after his father’s death. Damages from Monday’s storm include several wind and structural losses. Death of Mrs A D Jones at Roswell after surgery. burial Monday there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Vermillian
Hie Sexmons
James Roden
Marchman
Leearn
Beh
Dattienaorthes
Ib. Marchman
Greenville
Texas
A.D. Jones
Roswel
J and
Mire. Jones
Lovington
Roswell
Levington Charge Holds Quarterly Meeting at Tatum
The Levington charge holds its quarterly meeting at Tatum on Saturday June 24 1916 with preaching at 11 A M by the Presiding Elder and an 8 session at 3 P M Sunday June 24 Rev S E Allison P E will preach in Levington on Christian Education All are invited to attend W M Beauchamp Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levington
Tatum
S. E. Allison
P. E
W. M. Beauchamp
Creighton Returns From Kansas City with Bride
Levingson’s notable C L Creighton comes home with Miss Gray of Megarged Texas after a wedding last Wednesday. The couple arrived Friday night and reside at the Joe Boyd place west of town while Mrs Creighton, a striking brunette, joins the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Creighton
Levingtons
Kansas City
Loan and Trust Co
Ie Gray
Megarged
Texas
Lecington
Joe'Boyd Place
Brunete
Mr. Creighton
Wyomimeg Brother Dies Prompting Burial Transport
Mr. Lee Haywood and his aunt Mrs. N J Click left Thursday morning after a message said Mr. Haywood’s brother in Wyomimeg died from pneumonia. Mr Le fren Glascank drove them to Andrews where the body will be received for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Haywood
N. J. Click
Mr. Haywood
Wyomimeg
Lefren Glascank
Andrews
Bunal
Don’t Wait Buy Now At Lovington Mercantile
Local ad from Lovington Mercantile Co promoting limited stock with Lt. Kelley as manager. Highlights oversized sizes nearly sold out and urges immediate purchase to avoid missing items. Includes call to action and store contact details.
Classified ads from Lovington area offer livestock and goods
Local notices advertise five to six ton of chops for sale at Lewington Mercantile Co J H Kelley. Also offers cattle bulls mares and colts stock horses and full blooded Herefords from Lovington N M. Ice cream candies and cakes advertised at Lewington Pharmacy and O N T at home. Dad's Let Stand and Frisco Palma promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewngton Mercantile Co
J. H. Kelley
Mer
Levington
N. M
Rel Estes
Lovington
Lewngton
Couple Marries in Auto at Rev Conningham Residence
Miss Newma Belle Shepard and Mr. James Weldon Roberts wed in a surprise auto ceremony at Rev. J. O. Conningham’s home around 6 p m on a Sunday. The bride is daughter of postmaster F G Shepard. the groom a prominent stockman. Friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Connigham
Newma Belle Shepard
James Weldon Roberta
Todill
G. Shepard
Heavy Rain Strikes Tranch Area North of Lovington
A heavy rain drenched the Tranch about twenty miles northwest of Lovington and at East Jim Mills last Monday around 2 36 PM. It lasted about two hours with a downpour that rendered roads nearly impassable. A wagon carrying 3509 lbs of wool could not be billed with a four horse team the next day. A strong wind accompanied the storm tearing at wind mills barns and trees near Layington but no loss of life was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T— Ranch
Lovington
Jim Mills
Layington
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Social at Mrs Thompson's Home
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs Oscer Thompson van's home last Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm. Guests enjoyed a pleasant social with flowers, dainty refreshments, and music by Mrs Ancell. Mrs Beauchamp and Mr Richbourg left Thursday to hold a protracted meeting at Prairieview, NM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Oscer Thompson van
W. M. Beauchamp
Ben Richbourg
Praireview, N. M
Notice of land claim final proof in New Mexico
Notice is hereby given that Thomas M. Morgan of Stanbro NM has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to the land described. The hearing before U S Commissioner N 4 Hibbet in Plainview NM is set for July 19 1916. Witnesses include Jim Q Caldwell Oliver A Crane William C Stoneman William A Strickland and Emmett Patton.
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Pune
Thomas VW
Department of the Reteenae Cr
Roste
N. VM
Thomas M. Morgan
Stanbro
N. Mo
Hd. B. Seria
Hibbet
U. S
Plainview
N.M
Jim Q. Caldwell
Oliver A. Crane
Lovington
N. M
William C. Stoneman
William A. Strickland
Rainview
Emmett Patton
Notice for Publication of Land Claim in New Mexico
Alice M. Barch of Stanbro New Mexico filed to prove up her land claim under Serial No 027266 for multiple quarter sections in Township 15 8 N Range 57 8 W New Mexico P M with final three year proof before U S Commissioner N J Hibbet Plainview New Mexico on June 20 1916. Witnesses Emmett Patton Reyster May 19 and James E Chappell June 16 of Stanbro New Mexico provided supporting testimony with others: Orville C Stanbro John W Bordeaux Ben Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Barch
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roswell
N. M
Stanbro
N. J. Hibbet
U.S
Plainview
Orville C. Stanbro
John W. Bordeaux
Ben Sutton
James £. Chappell
N. M. Emmett Patton—Reyester
Blair Goes to Border Troops With Recruiter’s Help
Charlie Blair summons courage and joins border troops with assistance from the recruiting officer, marking a personal step into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Blair
Border Troops
Land claim notice for Alexander C. Cook at Plainview New Mexico
Alexander C. Cook of Plainview New Mexico filed intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to the SWI 4 Sec 23 and NWI 1 Sec 26 Two 14 SR 37 E NM P.M. before U.S. Commissioner N L Hibbets on July 12. Witnesses named include James B. Bordeaux Charlie A. Smith Noble C. Bass and Robert W. Smith of King New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander C. Cook
Plainview
N. MM
N. L. Hibbets
James B. Bordeaux
N. M
Charlie A. Smith
Stanbro
Noble C. Bass
Robert W. Smith
King
Emmett Patton
Land Claim Notice for Dora H. Crockett at Plainview NM
Dora H. Crockett of Plainview New Mexico filed to prove final three year land claim for SW 1-4 Sec 6 and NW 1-4 Sec 7 Twp 153 R 37 6 N M P M. Before N L Hibbets in Plainview on July 1 1926. Witnesses Oscar W. Snyder Thomas N. Miller Thomas W. Dewitt Berry L. Hargus all of Plainview NM.
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Dora H. Crockett
Department of the Interior
Runwell
N. M
Plainview
Hd. L
N. l. Hibbets
Comlalabinar
In. M
Oscar W. Snyder
Thomas N. Miller
Thomas W. Dewitt
Berry L. Hargus
Emmett Patton
Isolated Tract Public Land Sale in Roswell 1916
Department of the Interior land office in Roswell announces a public sale of a land tract under Sec 2155. The July 1 1916 sale begins at 10 a m with bidding open to the highest bidder not less than 1.75 per acre. James W. Kistoe filed Serial No 032198. Adverse claims must be filed by sale time. Emmett Patton Register. May 26 June 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Roswell
Feneral Land Office
James W. Kistoe
Emmett Patton
Orville Stanbro Files For Final U.S. Land Proof
Orville C. Stanbro of Stanbro New Mexico file notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim on land in section 23 township 14 south range 37 east New Mexico principal meridian before N L Hibbets U S Commissioner Plainview New Mexico on June 27 1916. Neighbors listed include William T Littlefield James W Pristoe Ben Lutton Junther C Crutchfield all of Plainview and Stanbro. May 26 June 23 fechas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville C. Stanbro
Department of the Interior
Roswell
N. M
Stanbro
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Satin ‘ Aia
J.H. Kelley
Carlsbad
Seeley Estes
Score County
Helen Holmes
Girl
M. V. Currie
Mere G.H. Gowan
Nettles
Hamp Eaves of
A Melton
Mr. Melton
C. P. Chappell
Lovington Mercantile Co
Jaffa ‘Pragher Company
Chas. Meadwows
Leader
Meadows
Jeff Hookers
Hie
San Antonio
Mary Kerr
Piaces
G. H. Gowar
Chas. Fairweather
M. L. Cleghalt
Carl Aber
Witdmil
D. James
Mr. C. L. Creighton
Bride
Lovington Mercantile Company
Kelley
Mgr
Lewington
Joe Miller
Dickeen
St Knowles, N. M
Cee
F. J. Robinson
W. H. Brennand
Leis Banaimas
Frisco Palma
Firs
Thompson
F. G. Shepard
Pa. Secy
Flainview
Chas. W. Meadows
Jooer
Lovington Lodge No
First Territorial Bank
Dow Wood
N. Gi
KK. G. Shepard
Darber Shop
First National Bank
Woswell, Nem
Alexander
Cook
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H. H-Gallatin
Hooligtn
Crewe
W.O W. Hall
Yom Bingham
Roswell, XW
New Mexico
Artesia
Hagerman
Eame Kemp
OCR PoLicy Ee
Incom I? Luaterer CO
The
Tatum Hardware Co
D. R. Cousincan
Whitfield
Auto Supplies
Autonobi Ie
Raeuie Pires
von Trade
Star Drug CO
Tris IS
Ovington
Tin Shop
Fam
Lovington Thdw
Lovington Pharmacy
G.(. Holiday and
J. H. Martin Props
Lovington, New Mexico
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