Plains Country Weekly Lovington Edition
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
Weekly Lovington focused publication presents regional news and notes with a subscription price listing. Details on pricing and subscription options are provided for readers in the Plains country area.
One of the largest business ventures in Lovington history launches July 1 as the Llano Loan Company opens with 100000 stock, 85 percent locally financed by influential Plains country leaders. The firm will offer three year loans secured by cattle and lands, aiming to boost stock farming and elevate cattle quality with minimal cultivated land.
A list of Democratic candidates appears for New Mexico county offices including State Senate Dr P Skeen and Representative Eaves Lovington Carl B Livingston Carlsbad, District Attorney Robert C Dow Sheriff John N Hewitt County Clerk A R O Quinn Assessor Roy S Waller Treasurer Whiton Artesia Superintendent W A Poore Surveyor B L Nymeyer Monument Dist 1 L A Swigart Dist 2 Mann Dist 3 W T Matkins Probat e Judge W B Robinson in district races.
Notice to the public room announces the Cemetery Association meeting moved to Saturday at 1 30 P M to finish before the Seminole Lovington base ball game at 2 30 P M. Funds show about $60 still needed to purchase land. attendance urged. Our books close forever and 5 and 10 dollar meal tickets offered as a discount incentive. J J Harper prop
Nadine notes a steady stream of visitors and local activity including minister Rev Clause’s protracted meeting at Monument and regular church appointments. Residents from Slaton and nearby towns visit, buyouts occur, and locals travel to Lamesa and Childress for extended stays and family events.
Washington reports say General Caranza would accept mediation with the military status quo in place, per advice from Mexico City via Luis Cabrera. Counselor Polk rejected discussing mediation with an unauthorized negotiator while noting Caranza cannot enforce the status quo. Dr. Rendon and others pursue talks to avert war amid ongoing discussions with Charles A. Douglas.
The notice offers a limited number of copies of the Commission on Industrial Relations final report and of the 1915 Agricultural Yearbook, the last published, and invites interested readers to request them.
Dura H. Crockett of Plainview New Mexico filed for final three year proof to establish a land claim in sections 6 and 7 township 15 8 range 87 B in Roswell district. He will appear before NL Hibbets JS, Commissioner in Plainview on July 11 1916 with witnesses Oscar W. Snyder Thomas N. Miller Thomas W. Dewitt and Berry J. Hargus all of Plainview. Emmett Patton Register.
William R Crockett of Irvington New Mexico filed intent to prove up a claim to land described under Serial No 0253890 in Township 15 Range 82. The proof is to be made before L Hibbets in Plainview New Mexico on a date in August 1916, with witnesses Thomas Miller James Caudill Davis Watshine Andrew Seaff.
The dispatches indicate United States may act if Mexican troops do not release captured American cavalrymen within forty eight hours. President Wilson reportedly plans to seek a definite Carranza reply by tomorrow or Thursday. War Department accelerates mobilization on the border as Congress possibly convenes in roit session.
Cleve H. Arnold of Knowles New Mexico has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to lands described NW1-4 NW1-4 Sec 28 and Sec 29 Twp 17 R8W P M. before U S Commissioner in Knowles NM on July 8 1916. Witnesses Vernon A. Clardy Crede Throp James A. Mosley John T. Hawkins all of Knowles NM. Ermett Patton Register June 2 June 30
John W. Janes of Plainview New Mexico filed Hd. E. Serial No. 030684 for PA Sec 36 Twp H SR 35 K N M P M and will present final proof to establish his land claim before N L Hibbets U S Commissioner in Plainview on July 4 1916. Witnesses include George Seely Jacob A Cooper Hugh Haley Alford B Wallace, all of Plainview New Mexico.
Margaret J Huff of Lubbock Texas heirs of Leslie N Huff deceased filed intention to make final three year proof for Southwest 1 Quarter of Section 22 and Northwest 27 in Township 14 South Range 58 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before N L Hibbots 8 Commissioner in Plainview New Mexico on July 25 1916. Witnesses named: William M Rhodes Clement Henington Wiley W Doran Tedie D Boyd all of Midway New Mexico. Emmett Patton register.
Ervin J. Wiggins of Plainview New Mexico has filed a three year proof to establish his claim on section 25 township 35 6 N M meridian. The U S commissioner in Plainview announces the hearing date July 18 1916 and lists witnesses William N Bigham Carland Bigham William T Gardner William D Monteith of Lovington and others.
Local shop announces new assortment of hats auto bonnets veils and children's summer flats. The store highlights latest flowers ribbons crochet needles and crochet thread in stock at Lovington Millinery.
The note references First National Bank in Roswell New Mexico with contact number 265 and mentions Suite No 8 as part of the block. The line reads like a brief address or listing from a local bank blog.
The Interior Department announces New Mexico filed selections under acts of 1898 and 1910. Descriptions include NEP Sec 17 Twp 18 S Range 38 and other parcels totaling 160 to 640 acres. Protests against these selections may be filed during publication or before final certificate. Emmett Patton, Register, dates July 21.
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