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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
3
Lovington residents report on illnesses and visits from Carlsbad and Monument. County commissioner candidate Tom Ross of Seminole stops by to place his announcement with the Leader. New ranch purchases include Tom Ross’s Shipp ranch near Knowles. A baby’s birth and a busy sale at The People’s Store are noted along with travel by friends and relatives visiting local homes.
A collage of sale notices and misc items from Lovington area includes piano sale, nut and popcorn seller, bargain car, found automobile casing, wanted mules for an Overland, lost grey overcoat, corn for sale, Maxwell 1914 car for sale, and local business notices. Also mentions trips, visitors, and a big sale at Lovington Mercantile Co starting March 10.
All Woodmen are asked to attend as State Deputy G. E. McDonald appears with the Woodmen Circle. A baby of Mr and Mrs Ed Love had a painful burn last week from a chair fall against the stove but is recovering well.
W Byrd of Kansas City traveled from Seminole to attend business matters in Lovington. Mr Glascock of Nanine planned to sell about 6 to 7 tons of corn in the ear. Frank Caudill, son of F E Caudill, was injured after being kicked in the mouth by a horse.
All who acknowledge indebtedness to P. S. Eaves & Co. are urged to come forward and settle their accounts. P. S. Naves & Co. endorses the notice and requests prompt payment.
All knowing themselves indebted to the Lovington Gro and Dry Goods Co will please call and settle their account The collector will be at P S Eaves and Co Yours truly Lovington Gro and Dry Goods Co R F Love Mer
Friday last week the Jackson Market and Cafe was transferred to Green and Son of Tatum NM who bought the business from A Jackson of this town. Jackson leaving with optimism about better prospects. Green brings seasoned restaurant experience.
Dell Chappell has been seen frequently on the streets after purchasing a new Ford car. Mrs A J Scaff has been on the sick list for several days.
Last Monday morning near noon a fierce west gale tore through Rev Lt Cunningham’s premises one half mile south of town. Charles alerted his mother as the feed shed, auto barn, cow shed and chicken house burned. the family saved much feed and a car, but the fires consumed structures totaling about 150 in value. Fire origin believed from a house flue.
Scott Etter of Carlebad authorizes the Leader to place his name on the Democratic primary ballot for County Commissioner, District No. 1, subject to voter approval in the primaries.
W A Poore announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools for the ensuing term subject to the action of the Democratic party in Lovington Leader dated January 3, 1916.
ALR O'Quin announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk of Kiddy County subject to Democratic primary action. He thanks friends for past support and hopes to merit continued support from voters.
J D Walker of Carlsbad New Mexico announces his candidacy for Eddy County Treasurer as a Democratic party primary contender. He requests the public support and nominates himself for the county’s treasurer post.
L. A. Swigart announces his candidacy for County Commissioner District 1 in Eddy County New Mexico. He aims to gain public support and appears to place his name before voters in the upcoming election.
Bowen M Baum of Stanbro New Mexico filed intention to make final three year proof to establish a claim to land in section 13 township 37 range east near Roswell New Mexico before U S commissioner N Wu Hibbets at Plainview New Mexico on April 4 1916 Witnesses listed include Orville C Stanbro Jesse M Wyatt W Ocell William A C Stoneman all of Stanbro New Mexico Emmett Patton Register March 3 March 3
J. O. Richards of Artesia New Mexico filed for placement on the Democratic primary ballot as a candidate for Eddy County Tax Assessor subject to the veteran of the Democratic Primaries.
A political notice urges support for C E Mann in District 2 as a candidate for county commissioner subject to Democratic primaries. The item emphasizes earnest solicitation of backing from voters.
Carlsbad resident Roy Waller, the current Eddy County tax assessor, requests placement on the candidate lists for reelection to the office.
The posting notes meetings on the first and third Mondays at the F O F Hall. Mrs Isadore Boyd is N G and Mrs Ellen Chappell is Secretary. Visiting Rebekahs are welcomed.
W. C Howard announces intent to seek the office of tax assessor in Eddy County subject to Democratic primaries.
The Leader prints the announcement of John N Hewitt of Carlsbad to seek the Democratic Party nomination for Sheriff of Eddy County in the upcoming primaries. Hewitt urges voters to support his candidacy in the election contest.
The Leader reports E. M. Teel is authorized to appear on the Democratic district list as a candidate for County Commissioner in District No. 2, pending party action. The notice indicates Teel's placement is subject to Democratic procedures and decisions.
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