New Mexico County Officials Listed for Artesia and Carlsbad
A roster of state and county elected posts appears for Artesia Lovington Carlsbad and surrounding areas. Names include State Senator M P Skeen Representative P S Eaves Carl B Livingston District Attorney Robert C Dow Sheriff John N Hewitt County Clerk Alr O Quinn Assessor Roy Walter Treasurer Whit Wright Superintendent W A Poore Surveyor B A Nymeyr Probate Judge W B Robinson and Commissioners of Districts 1 2 3 L A Swigart C E Mann W T Matkins.
Lovington Beats Seminole in Extra Inning Baseball Tie Breaker
Lovington and Seminole met fifty miles away in Texas for an afternoon game that ended in a ninth inning tie. The extra frame produced a 5 to 1 Lovington victory as both teams admired the day and Seminole hosted a postgame ball for attending players and fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Baseball
Seminole
Texas
Lovington
Lovington Picnic Arrangements Set for Big Event
The Lovington picnic plans are organized with J S Eaves in charge steering committees for a roping contest poster by Bert Weir. The town expects a larger crowd than previous picnics aided by new electric lights and an ice factory boosting enjoyment and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
J.S. Eaves
Bert Weir
Notice on limited reports and yearbook copies offered
The commission on industrial relations offers a few copies of the final report and a limited number of the 1915 Agricultural Yearbook as the last published. They will mail these to interested readers. Also promoting new ads this week and dry goods news from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Industrial Relations
Harrington Family Plans Month-Long Plains Trip
Mr Wilfred Harrington of Bradshaw Texas and his family arrive by auto for a surprise visit to relatives. Accompanied by Dr Bryan Mrs Narrington and others the group plans a month of recreation and travel across the plains area. Observers note that visitors continue arriving as the plains country draws attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Harrington
Bradshaw
Texas
May F. Narrington
Dr. Bryan
Evylin
W. B. Dankworth
Harrington
Bryan
Dankwork
Growth of Lumber Trade Surges Across Plains Country
Lumbermen and merchants profit as new residents build barns sheds and other improvements across a rapidly expanding plains region with noticeable development in new structures and infrastructure.
Eighth Grade Examinations Honor Rolls 1916 Eddy County
In the April and May 1916 eighth grade exams, Eddy County pupils earned high marks. Notables include Verna King Monument 94 percent, Harriet Rose Loving 93, Gordon Moreland Monument 93, Rogee Anderson Lake Arthur 99, Esther Greene Knowles 93, Ernest Manning Knowles 93, Marion Witt Carlsbad 92, Elizabeth Cobb Funi e 92, Mildred Deering Lake Arthur 92, Dora Donald Lake Arthur 92, Harold Lotspeich Artesia 91, Myrtle Boswell Hobbs 91, Pearl Foreland Carl 90, Forrest Lee Lakewood 90, A M Roberts Pear 90, Laura Pearson Lake Arthur 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy County
Verna King
Harriet Rose Loving
Gordon Moreland
Dempsie Smith
Rogee Anderson
Lake Arthur
Esther Greene Knowles
Ernest Manning Knowles
Marion Witt
Carlsbad
Elizabeth Cobb Funie
Mildred Deering
Myrtle Boswell Hobbs
Pearl Foreland Carl
Forrest Lee
Fifth Sunday Meeting Opens in Eunice July 29 1916
The Fifth Sunday Meeting starts Saturday July 29 1916 in Eunice with devotional services at 9 30 am and 2 pm. Rev B G Richbourg and Rev E B Atwood discuss what is a New Testament Church and close communion. Other topics include church membership and associational missionary questions. Sunday School Rally and sermon follow on July 20 1916 schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Richbourg
Vermillion
D. Y. Musick
P. mi
H. Clouse
Bro
C. W. Justic
G. W. Toby
H. S
A. L. Boyd
Corneliius
Liddon Cowden
E. B. Atwood
Notice to The Public About Meal Ticket Sale
Our books will be closed permanently and we will offer 35 and 10 dollar meal tickets. Buy a ticket and get a discount. We need the money to run the business. Please do not ask for credit. J. J. Harper Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondo
J. J. Harper
Fourth of July closings spark local towns
Mr. Pilley from near the cap rock visited Lovington Thursday. The Lovington Mercantile Co. and the People's Store plan closing for July 4 to enjoy the holiday. Mr. T F E Kelley, brother of H Kelley, has joined the Lovington Mercantile Co. of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pilley
Caprock
Lovington
Lovington Mercantile Co
People’s Store
Plac
T. FE. Kelley
H. Kelley
Loving'on Mercantile Co
Notice of Public Land Claim Hearing Roswell District
Notice by the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roswell New Mexico dated May 24 1916 announces John W Janes of Plainview New Mexico filed for final three year proof to establish a land claim for the Ea Sec or Two 14 SR 35.4 NM PLOM and set for hearing before N L Hibbets U S Commissioner in Plainview New Mexico on July 4 1916. Witnesses named George Seely Jacob Cooper Hugh Haley Alford A Wallace all of Plainview New Mexico Emmett Patton Register June 2 June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Seely
Jacob \. Cooper
Hugh Haley
Alford A. Wallace
Plainview
N. M
Emmett Patton
Notice for Publication of Land Claim
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Roswell New Mexico May 23 1916 notice given that Cleve H Arnold of Knowles New Mexico who on August 2 1912 made Hd KE Serial Nos 026300 for ed Sec 20 and on October 24 1918 made Add s HE Serial Nos 027932 NW1 NW1 4 Sec 28 and NNES NES 4 NW 1 4 Sec 29 Township 17 North Range 38 East New Mexico Principal Meridian has filed notices to make final three year proof to establish claim to the land described before D H Coleman L S Commissioner in his office at Knowles New Mexico July 2 1916 Vernon A Clardy Creed Throp James A Mosley John T Hawkins all of Knowles NM witness Emmett Patton Register June 2 June 20
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H. Arnold
Department of the Inerior U. S. Land Office
Roswell
Nnes
P.M
D. H. Coleman l
Crede Throp
James A. Mosley
John T. Hawkins
Knowlea
N. M. Iemmett Patton
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
N. M
State of
New Mexico
N. M. P. Mer
M. P
Emmett Patton Reyster
Praetorians Life Insurance Promises Paid Up Policies
State manager of the Praetorians calls Lovington residents to join the Fraternal Order of Praetorians Life Insurance. Plans offer ten fifteen or twenty year paid up policies with monthly premiums and special benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Praetorian
Praetorians
Notice for Publication Margaret J Huff Land Claim
Margaret J Buff of Lubbock Texas heir of Leslie N Huff deceased filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to the SWSac 22 and NW2 Sec 27 Twp 14 8 38 E NM P M before N L Hibbets U S Commissioner in Plainview New Mexico on July 28 1916 Witnesses include William M Rhodes Clement Hingington Wiley W Doran Tedy D Boyd all of Midway New Mexico
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Margaret J. Huff
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roswell
N. M
Margaret J. Buff
Lubbock
Texas
Leslie N. Huff
P. M
N.L. Hibbets
Notice of land claim by Ervin J Wiggins in New Mexico
Ervin J Wiggins of Plainview New Mexico has filed three year proof to establish his claim to land described as N4 Sec 25 Twp 14 SR 35 E New Mexico P M. The proof is to be taken before N L Hibbets U S Commissioner at Plainview NM on July 18 1916. Officials include William N Bigham Carland S Bigham William T Gardner and William D Mineith all of Plainview and Lovington NM. Registrar Wimmett Patton June 10 July 14
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Ervin J. Wiggins
Department of the Interior
U. 8
Roswell
N. M
Ervin J. Wiggine
Plainview
N.M. P.M
Meetings Held At Odd Fellows Hall With Welcoming Rebekahs
The group meets on the first and third Mondays at the Odd Fellows Hall over First Territorial Bank. Mrs. Mattie James Gh. W. M. Beauchamp is secretary. Visiting Rebekahs are welcomed.
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1St
Srd
1. O. O. F. Hall
First Territorial Bank
Mattie James
W. M. Beauchamp
Rebekahs
Public Land Sale Notice at Roswell Office
Land Office Roswell New Mexico announces a public sale under Sec 2455 R.S. to the highest bidder not below 200 dollars per acre for the NWSW Sec 23 Twp 14S Range 36E N.M.P.M. July 1916 at 10 oclock A M sale closes when bidders stop. Highest bidder pays immediately. claims or objections must be filed by sale time. Emmett Patton Register May 26 June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Roswell
N. M
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
R.S
Teddie D. Boyd
N.M
Emmett Patton
Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nets
Mexico
Plains Country
Democratic
Artesia
State Senate
M P. Skeen
P.S Eaves
Lovington, New Mexico
Carl B. Livingston
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Robert C. Dow
John N. Hewitt
Alr. O'Quinn
Roy
Walter Carlsbad
Whit Wright
B. A. Nymeyr
W. B. Robinson
L. A. Swigart
C. E. Mann
W. T. Matkins
Lavington Mercantile Co
Eunice
John W. Janes
N. M. Plom
N. L. Hibbets
U.S
Plainview, N. M
Order of Praetorians
F. G. Shepard
Puty
J. B. Savage
Praetorians Home Office
Roswell, N. M
Dallas, Texas
Graham & Beck
Lavington
Masonic Hell
Mamie Graham
W.M
Bishop
BE. M. Caudill
Rebekah Lodge
Anna Myers
Lovington Millinery
Ohnemus Shop
Southwest
Franklin
Studebaker
Dodge
Cylinder King
Ohnemus
J. E' Rose
Firet National Bank
Roswell N.M
Correll
Big JO
Tulsa
Pecos River
Artesian
Eames and Ravel
Big Jo Lumber Co
Artesia, N. M
C. A. Davis
Lovington Pharmacy
the Palace Hotel
Pate
THE
Lovington Auto CO
Eddy and Chavis
Ounties
Dodge Bros
Timkin Bearings
Pecos Valley Lumber CO
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