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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
A 1910 Levington New Mexico weekly note argues for closer ties with Roswell. It highlights proposed Mescalero sands route, freight road, and daily mail line as keys to prosperity and stronger trade between the two towns. The piece references a Roswell visit by local business leaders and possible benefits to the Plains region.
Growers estimate 2000 car loads of alfalfa will be shipped from Artesia this season and the valley's output will be enormous. The Hope production remains hard to access, underscoring the need for better transportation facilities to market. Reports note heavy rains, improving crop prospects, and upcoming endurance race plans between Albuquerque and Santa Fe on July 4th with local entries and roadwork updates.
Department of the Interior notice states George C. Johnson of Lovington New Mexico filed intent for final three year proof on land described as NE 424 Section 32 Township 15 S Range 36 W NM P Meridian. Proof to be given before Wesley McCallister U S Commissioner in Lovington NM by June 30 1913 witnesses listed.
Department of the Interior Roswell U S Land Office announces Thomas Fuller of Pearl New Mexico has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim described as NW 1 4 S 1 4 S1 2 NW 1 4 SW 1 4 SW 1 4 in Section 2 Two 19 S Range 35 W N M P Meridian. Proof before Wm I MacArthur U S Commissioner Monument New Mexico on July 21 1913. Claimant names witnesses Charles T Pruit William J Pruit Samuel C Pruit and William J Brook in Pearl New Mexico.
Notice from Roswell New Mexico dated May 28 1913 states Thomas N. Miller of Plainview has filed for final three year proof on the land described in his H E serials 025826 and 027213 located in section 3 and 6 township 14 south range 37 east. Proof to be presented before Wesley Tillotson Register at Lovington New Mexico on July 7 1913. Accompanied by listed witnesses from Plainview New Mexico.
Department of the Interior notices John C Johnson of Lovington New Mexico intends to file final three year proof to establish his claim to lands described as lots 9 10 15 and 16 in section 3 two 16 south range 36 east near Lovington New Mexico before Wesley McCallister in Lovington on July 14 1913. Witnesses named Tillotson and others from Lovington New Mexico listed.
Charles L Roach of Lovington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to SW 1 4 and NW 14 Section 22 Township 15 South Range 36 East New Mexico Principal Meridian. Witnesses named remain to be seen.
Notice for publication lists David W. Krop of Plainview filing for final proof on NE and NW quarters in section 36 township 15 south range eln with serials 017055 and 019783. Claimant names Jacob A. Cooper Caudill James H. of Lovington and witnesses William T. Hester James W. Wheeler and T. C. Fillotson. Hearing before Wesley McCallister, commissioner, at Lovington New Mexico on July 7, 1913.
Land Office Roswell New Mexico June 21 1913 notice that Mary L MacEntee of Levington New Mexico holder of homestead entry 025900 for west half of section 32 township 15 range 35 east will present proof for land claim before Commissioner Wesley McCallister in Levington New Mexico on August 4 1913. Witnesses Claud L Creighton Andrew Jackson Mary J McClatchy Frank G Shepard all of Levington NM.
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