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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
Local talk centers on boosting Lovington onto the Southern Highway network amid a brewing political scene. J L Toole cites wool sales as key, while Rodey faces a pivotal stance on taxation and renomination. Bjorn pursues patent cement blocks and bear grass fiber as industrial innovations.
A Carlsbad attorney and Councilor-at-Law offers civil and criminal practice, notary services, and expertise in land law and leases. The notice highlights collections, foreclosures, and careful attention to Gitex prompts, indicating a professional profile in local legal matters.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to me are requested to call and settle at earliest possible date. Respectfully W. H. Brenn and
Edward M. Love commissioner announces land matters procedures with office hours from 9 to 4 at Lovington. The notice urges prompt action and outlines access to services during the day.
Retiring Lovington hardware dealer S L Posey asks all persons with accounts to call and pay immediately. Public notice dated June 19.
The column notes Monument events and people under way for summer. Bilbery arrives from Carlsbad while Polly heads to Canada to visit home folks. Phillips visits town as Lovington picnic draws a big crowd. Ellsie Laughlin heads to El Paso for summer with relatives. Nor wishes a pleasant season to Bilbrey and a hotel guest appears.
A June 14 1914 birthday at St Coleman near Knowles drew a large crowd to honor Coleman a longtime Southland servant. The event highlighted his long life his generous home his productive garden and a lively gathering with fish from the tank and a feast prepared by the women. Attendees included W G Woerner D H Coleman Henri Bes Coleman and several local families sharing music and socializing into sunset.
The Roswell Register-Tribune announces itself as a well built weekly with late news and strong editorials. A reduced combined price with the Lovington Leader is offered to readers, promoting expert reporters and daily subscription hustlers to boost circulation. The papers aim to serve Plains districts with practical farming, stock, and household economy content.
Santa Fe reports the 26 county treasuries hold a total of 2 027 072 92 dollars on June 1 the largest balance ever. Tax reductions are predicted if assessors perform their duty as counties meet obligations promptly and credit remains solid.
The state accuses Earl R. Bales of poisoning five head of stock and four sheep from J. H. Hughes on June 9. Judge Richards and District Attorney Scott led the prosecution as Armstrong and Botts represented the defendant. Bales was bound over to the grand jury with $5000 bond.
The Lovington picnic attracted a large number of Visitors with Carlsbad attendees reporting a good time. Plains country residents uphold a festive spirit despite railroad rules and plan a three day event again in August.
In Washington a state withdrawal affects entry rights on lands ta 11 12 13 14 and 18 R 32 E with state selection priority after survey. Addie Windsor of LeVington NM seeks three year proof for SW ¼ Sec 33 Twp 15 8 N Range 36 8 W NMPLM with witnesses listed for July 29 1914 before U S Commissioner Edward M Love Lovington NM.
John P Shaw of Pearl New Mexico filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish a land claim described as NE 1 4 of section 19 Township 10S Range 35 E in Roswell land office. He will prove before Commissioner William G MacArthur in Roswell on July 29 1914. Witnesses include John K Gaither Harry Gaither Samuel Looney Willigan Jackson and Emmett Patton.
Oran Wilks of Lovington New Mexico filed to prove continuation of his 1913 claim for 81 2 NW1 4 Ny 2 SW1 4 Sec 2u Twp 16s Range 36E. NY P M before U.S. Commissioner Edward M. Love on August 4 1914. Witnesses Archie D Wood Arthur Scott Mahlon ay Forrester Seely Estes all of Lovington NM.
Anky gE Bailey of Pearl New Mexico filed intent to prove up a three year claim on land described as SW 1 4 NW 1 4 W1 2 SW 1 4 SE 1 4 and other parcels. The hearing before Commissioner Wm G MacArthur at Monument New Mexico is set for August 4 1914 with witnesses John Shaw Robert L Smith Isaac A Willis Arthur E Brookle.
The Fergusson 640 homestead bill has been favorably reported to Congress and may become law in the next session. The Farmington Times Husties lauds Fergusson as the ablest New Mekiey representative in the long line of Cowgirss.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Roswell New Mexico and at Knowles New Mexico issue notices of intention to make three proofs to establish land claims. George O Chance of Knowles and Archibald Woodington of Lovington are named as claimants with witnesses listed. Notices dated June July 1914 reference serial 06562 for the northwest quarter and other entries with dates in July 1914.
Public land notice records reveal claims and affidavits for three year proofs on land in Lovington and Knowles NM. Witnesses include Arthur Dearding Andrew Jackson David Haywood Truman Cowan John Hawkins William Wimberley and others, with dates June 6 1914 and July 19.
John T. Hawkins of Knowles New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim on New Section 18 Two 17-8 Range 33-E N M P M before D H Coleman U S Commissioner at Knowles New Mexico on July 16 1914. Witnesses named G O Chance William H Wimberly Mathias Willhoit and Ben K Knowles all of Knowles NM. Regiaver June 1 July 10
Florence Bales formerly Robinson of Plainview New Mexico filed a claim on July 17 1912 under serial number 026210 for northwest section 2 township 15 8 range 35 5 N M P M. The hearing before Commissioner William G McArthur II at Monument New Mexico is scheduled for July 8 1914. Attending witnesses include Wiley Whitman Anna Whitman Jason Smith of Plainview New Mexico James H Wheeler Lovington New Mexico and Emmett Patton Register. June 5 July 2.
Bertha King of Eunice New Mexico filed for final three year proof to establish her claim to parcel described as Sec 82 and Sec 33 Two, 22.8 Range 37 East New Mexico Principal Meridian. The hearing will be before Wm. G. McArthur at Monument New Mexico. Officers Gideon P. Crenshaw Aas L. Boyd Rolion L. Brunson William T. Mat kine all of Eunice NM signed June 5 July 2.
Land Office at Roswell New Mexico May 20 1914 Ell er of Lovington NM filed notice of intention to make three year frees to establish claim to the land described before Edward M Love A Commissioner in Lovington NM on July 1 1914. Claimant witnesses include Samuel C Lovejoy Almer G Se bap Hid C Byars and George Briggs all of Lovington NM. Emmet Patton May 29 June 26 Register
Rey K. Cummings of Monument New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof for the claim to W4 NES ESNW3 Section 32 Township 19 Range 87 East NMPM. The hearing before Commissioner Wm McArthur at Monument NM is set for July 9 1914 with witnesses James F Dickison Harry Gaither James W Knowles and James W Cooper all of Monument NM. Reguater notice dated June 5 and July 3.
Fragmentary OCR notes show approvals dated June 21 1898 and 1910, references to Idol No 2089 and Neo, mentions protests or contests during election processes and publication. includes names like Emmett Patton Tibginte, but content is garbled and ambiguous.
State authority notifies interested parties that New Mexico has applied for the survey of multiple sections across several townships and ranges and seeks exclusive selection rights for sixty days. After that period, remaining land may be disposed under general laws. The notice excludes adverse prior rights and is dated Santa Fe March 25, 194. Governor W C McDonald signs.
Public notice lists Presley W Cook and Jesse L Musick in publication matter. Names appear in the filing or affidavit with a likely real property or legal action context. Details are incomplete but indicate formal notice and involvement of listed individuals.
G Obe Chance and William H Wimberly, both of Knowles New Mexico, appear in a short notice with dates June 12 and July 10 referenced in connection to a local legal matter.
Unclear OCR fragment provides partial date range and registration reference. The readable parts point to registration or record keeping with limited names or places. Further legible text needed to craft a precise item.
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