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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
4
Lovington busy with branding at Oscar Thompson ranch and prospecting echoes from locals. Accounts note cattle trades, subscriptions, Socialist meeting plans, visits by out-of-town residents, church events, and inland travel as community ties grow amid thrift and interest.
John E. Crosby a young cowboy born 1905 died June 17 1915 after cramps while swimming in an eight foot deep lake near Lovington New Mexico. Lyman Strickland Bud Wilkersons son and John Howell aided but could not rescue him. Funeral in Kenna followed by burial in Kenna cemetery. He left parents two sisters and four brothers.
Tax notice warns all federal taxes including corporate and individual income tax and special taxes must be paid to the Internal Revenue collector in Phoenix, Arizona on or before June 30 to avoid penalties for late payment.
A. Cowan finishes woodwork in the Air Dome carpentry line while Mr. Cooley completes wiring for the fourth reel series of The Adventure of Cathlyn on the new canvas theater. Tonight’s show aims to project high on the 14 foot wall in a 400 seat venue across from Lovington Garage.
Emmett Patton Register announces that New Mexico has filed selection lists for several land parcels under federal acts. Entries include List No 9200 with 640 acres in Secs showing ranges, and List Nos 5921 and 5922 detailing lots and fractional sections in T 18S R 33-34 E with NM mer. Protests or contests may be filed during publication or afterward before final certificate.
James V. Linam of Monument New Mexico filed intent to prove up a land claim under Hd BE Serial 026211 for NA SEL 4 Sec 5 Twp 19 8 R 37 E and SA SW4-4 Ser 33 Twp 18 S R 37 2 NM. A three year final proof was to be made before W G C McArthur in Monument NM by July 20 1915. Witnesses named include Gilbert M iting William T Gil more Thomas Ss Bingham Bee Hardin Emmett Patton Register June 18 July 16.
Eula Andros of Lovington New Mexico widow of Jesse Medlin seeks final three year proof to establish claim to land described as section 1 and southwest quarter sec 9 township 16 south range 37 east New Mexico principal meridian. Before E M Love, register, July 21 1915, in Lovington New Mexico. Witnesses: William N. Johnson William J. Emor Dock Townsend James H. Anderson Emmett Patton-Reziater.
The United States Land Office in Reewell New Mexico announces a selection list for lands in New Mexico under Acts of Congress. includes sections across Townships 16-8 and 17-8 with 4431.55 acres total. Protest or contest deadlines follow final approval and certification. Emmett Patton Register.
The notice mentions a granite sale at Lovington Hardware and ticket sales for a $60 sewing machine. It also advertises a Union meeting at Lovington starting Sunday July 4 and notes reduced millinery prices at the post office building. A.M. Ellis returns from Seymour with his 80 year old father S. A. Ellis.
John W. Beard files a contest to cancel Richard M. Holley’s entry for SE 14 Sec 4 Twp 178 R 27 K M P Mer and alleges Holley moved improvements off the land and abandoned the claim. The office requires a response under oath by the fourth.
Alver C. Marshall of Lovington NM filed intent to make final two year proof for Hd E Serial 025596 covering NE 29 NW 68 T 16.5 R 35E NM P M. Before Mc Toye 158 Commissioner in Roswell NM July 7 1915. Witnesses John W Catchings Vincent A Dirmore Alisha Price John Levit all of Lovington NM. June 4 July 2 Wing
Arthur S. Alexander of Plainview New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof for the land described in Hd. E Serial No. 025 located in section 4 1 4 17 36 5. Before N L Hibbetts commissioner in Plainview New Mexico July 19 1915 witnesses Lee Newman John Ratliff Andrew J Terry Edmon Faris from Plainview and McDonald New Mexico.
Notice is hereby given that Jesse M. Wyatt of Plainview New Mexico filed intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in Section 9 Township 15 South Range 37 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before National L Hibbet US Commissioner in Plainview NM on July 16 1915. Witnesses are James E Whappell Orville C Stanbro Clyde C Fargier Berry L Hargus all of Stanbro NM Emmett Patton Register June 11 July 9.
A M Ellis is thanked this week for renewing three subscriptions for himself and the community.
In a brief notice, W. E. Mahaffey announces painting and paper hanging services offering interior work. The classified style ad highlights craftsmanship and competitive pricing for residential projects.
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