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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
Fragments from a New Mexico publication discuss legislative session length, per diem pay, and the need for salaries. Editorials argue a shorter session harms governance and cheaper taxpayers, while others advocate fair salaries and full legislative time. The piece also notes a daily mail expansion, road projects via Carlsbad, and a proposed ice factory in Lovington with initial output and growth plans.
Judge J P Bingham invites Old Soldiers and Confederate veterans of Levington to visit Lewington during the carnival days. The message urges elders and distant allies to join the march and write if they plan to attend.
Department of the Interior notices Bertha L Bing of Prince NM who on July 30 1913 filed for the SE S E and SW I Sec 33 Twp 22 8 Range 37 E M M to prove up her claim before Wm G NeArthur at Monument NM on July 8 1914 Witnesses Gideon P Crepshaw Asa L Boyd Rolton L Brunson William T Matkina all of Eunice NM Emmett Patton Register. June 5 July 2
Notice from the U S Land Office Roswell New Mexico dated May 28 1914 states Florence Bales nee Robinson of Plainview New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to the Northwest Quarter of Section 2 Township 15 North Range 25 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before Commissioner William G McArthur in Mex July 5 1914 Witnesses include Wiley Whitman Anza Whitman Jason Smith James H Wheeler and others from Plainview Lovington New Mexico.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office in Roswell. John T. Hawkins of Knowles, New Mexico, filed for an HD.E. for NE 1/4 Section 18 Township 178 Range 383 West. He will appear before D. H. Coleman, U.S. Commissioner in Knowles on July 16, 1914, with witnesses G. Obe-Chance, William H. Wimberly, Mathias Willhoit, Ben L. Knowles of Knowles, Emmett Patton, Register.
Department of the Interior Notice of intention to make three year frees by William J. Eller of Lovington New Mexico for land described in sections 18 and 24 Township 16 Range 37 East NMPM With witnesses Samuel C. Lovejoy Almer G Lo per Bidl Byars and George W Briggs all of Lovington New Mexico The claim is to be examined before Edward M Love US Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico on July 6 1914 May 29 June 26 1914 Register
The Hastie Mission Society met Friday afternoon with few Present but a very interesting discussion on buying a parsonage and starting a new church. It was decided to buy land for a parsonage and begin earnest work to build a new church as promises of liberal sums were pledged to advance the Lord's cause.
The notice states Eugene H N M of Knowles New Mexico filed an intention to prove up a three year claim on the W 1/8 Sec 18, Township 16 Range 88 East at the U S Land Office, Lavington New Mexico. Witnesses named include Allen J Beard Elias Robinson John W Royal Frank Harden all of Knowles NM. Emmett Patton May 2 June 19 Register.
Asthene retires from the hardware business in Lovington and informs patrons to call and settle all accounts immediately. Signed by 6A of S. 1. Posey.
Notice from the Interior Department U S Land Office Roswell New Mexico dated May 14 1914 to General P Grover Knowles New Mexico contesting HD entry No 018027 filed May 11 1909 for land in Section 29 Township 18 S Range 88 E W 1 2 N W 1 3 and W1 2 SW 1 4. Grounds claim Grover has not occupied land for over three years no improvements or abandonment. contest requires answer within twenty days after fourth publication with proof of service on contestant. Also notices show state selections and final three year proofs by Sidney E Barnett Monument New Mexico and John P Roberts Pearl New Mexico with witnesses and dates June 23 1914 and June 28 1914. Includes public publication notices and names of registrars Emmett Patton and Dillard attorney at law Carlsbad.
Department of the Interior notices publish intentions to make final three year proofs for land in Sections 20 and 29 Township 21-8 Range 37-B and a separate notice for Billie V. Herring in Eunice New Mexico. Public filing before U S Commissioner Wm G MacArthur in Monument New Mexico. References include Payton Hardy and Billie V. Herring with associated names from Eunice and Monument offices.
Notice is given that Rey K K Cummings of Monument New Mexico filed for final three year proof to establish a land claim for W4 NE 4 ESNW3 Section 32 Twp 19 S Range 37 E M. P. M. before Wm G McArthur commissioner at Monument New Mexico on July 9 1914. Attending are James F Dickison Harry Gaither James W Knowles James W Cooper and Emmett Pattop register. Land matters attached to promptly. Office hours 9 to 4 Lovington.
A Confederate gathering is scheduled for June 18 in Lovington. Judge Bingham has authority to organize the camp and expects many seasoned veterans to attend. All old Federals are invited to join for a meal, likely at the hotel.
The Lovington Drug Company advertises Nyal's Family Remedies with a claim of high quality and merit. It asserts no exaggerated advertising and notes over a hundred different remedies and formulas available on request. The notice emphasizes transparency about ingredients for children's use.
In an unclear report, Geo Shepard is noted in relation to a controversial event described as a rape themed contest. Details are fragmentary and no clear location or outcome is provided.
Indebted parties are urged to call and settle at the earliest possible date. This notice is from WH Brennan.
State of New Mexico applies for survey rights in multiple townships and ranges across several sections. The state holds exclusive right of selection for sixty days, after which unselected land may be disposed under general laws or other public uses. Dated Santa Fe March 25, 1914. Governor W C McDonald acknowledges the notice.
Notice in Roswell New Mexico states John T Hawkins heir of Alice Gibson of Knowles NM filed for land patent on section 8 township 17 range SE, with a three year proof to establish claim. D H Coleman A B Commissioner will hear witnesses Presley W Cook and Jane L Musick on July 16 1914 in Knowles NM.
Fragments report names G Obe Chance William H Wisiber Lly of Knowles New Mexico. Readable details are limited, unclear context, possible peoples involved in a local item or notice.
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