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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
2
Announcement of Lovington publication as second class matter at Lovington NM post office under 1879 act. Mentions weekly issue devoted to Lovington and the Plains country and shows subscription price information.
Cooley Bros Murphy and Coggin buy out Lovington Auto Co garage and consolidate under Lovington Auto Co name. J E Cooley brings auto electrical expertise from Midland. other firm members are seasoned mechanics. Town hopes electrification and town improvements follow the merger.
Geo Wyllis of Roswell died Saturday March 13 after falling into a large home well pit eight feet across eight feet deep with about fifteen feet of water. He had lived in New Mexico for thirty years and Roswell for nineteen years. A full life and death account appears in the Roswell Evening News for March 13.
Wireless messages go out for help as the Canadian Pacific liner Aentrose is reported ashore on the west coast of Africa. A Bordeaux dispatch to the Star notes Harry K. Shaw was acquitted of conspiracy in escaping Mattewan asylum and others connected with the case were also acquitted. Mrs John D Rockefellow died Saturday March 13 and funeral arrangements were delayed as her husband and son arrived from Fernandina Fla to Cleveland for burial with services not yet held.
Rev J H Clouse returns from no regular appointment and will fill his appointment at the usual place next Sunday morning and night.
The South Plains Singing Convention met March 6 and 7 at Prairieview despite heavy weather. Attendees arrived by horse and wagon, enjoyed a full dinner, elected new convention book and banner song rules, and held a Sunday program with judges for banner songs and class representatives from Plainview Hester Warren Midway Warren McDonald.
The readers note that McDonald succeeded in carrying the banner at the Convention and Ranger Lake was chosen for the next gathering. Prairieview earned praise for entertainment and courtesy shown to visitors, as the write up reflects a graphic description of the occasion.
The What Next Club met last Saturday afternoon with Miss Myrtle Yadon and many members listed among the attendees. Guests included Mrs. M. E. Sewall as the honored guest. The program centered on crocheting and fancy work with each member making items for the hostess to place in her hope box. Dainty refreshments followed with veal leaf sandwiches, pickle and nut fruit salad, orange sherbet with whipped cream and cake. The gathering adjourned with plans to meet at Miss Anderson’s home next time.
A Midway field report describes heavy snow and cold delaying plowing as farmers ready to plant in spring. Community health mostly good with some pneumonia cases northwest of Midway. Prairieview singing convention drew about 400 participants with McDonald winning the banner contest. next event at Ranger Lake. Range and stock fare well. calves are numerous. freighters struggle in the cold spell. The writer praises the Leader for local zeal and Plains People.
Little Johnnie Eaves son of Mr and Mrs J S Eaves suffered a serious accident last Friday evening when he stumbled and fell on scissors held in his hand scratching the eyeball across the pupil. Initial calm gave way to pain and by night he could not see out of the eye. A physician was summoned and if condition persists they will seek a specialist for treatment.
Department of the Interior notice announces John W. Catchings of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to prove up a land claim at a March 25 1918 proceeding before U S Commissioner Edward M Love in Lovington New Mexico. Witnesses listed include Albert B Love Janes AH Gilley John Bh Stelees Chas BE Stiles all of Lovington. Emmet Patton Register. Feb 10 to Med 19
Land Office at Roswell New Mexico on February 12 1915 announces James H Andrews of Knowles New Mexico has filed to prove up his Hd Eb land claim for SA Sec 15 Twp 178 Range 37 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before U S Commissioner D D H Coleman on March 24 1915. Witnesses named Charles J Lowery Nat Roberts Oscar H Greene William M Holloway all of Knowles NM Emmett Patton period Feb 19 to March 10.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roswell New Mexico dated February 14 1915 announces that James R. Chaddick of Midway New Mexico holder of Hd BE Serial 027538 claims land described NW NE SWI 4 Lots 1 2 3 Sec 14 Twp 148 R 38 E New Mexico Principal Meridian must establish claim before U S Commissioner N L Hibbet at Plainview New Mexico by February 26 1915 with witnesses Tedie D Bud Pinis H Retires James M Spears Charlie Bo Spears Emmett Patton and Ragister.
U S. Commissioner in Plainview announces final three year proof required to establish Claim No. Hibbets. Witnesses named Thomas H. Gravice Clide C. Furgier Luther C. Critchfield and Charlie G. Wiggins all of Plainview. Emmett Patton Register notes February 26 1915 as relevant date.
The report records snow depth on Thursday night varying by location. Lovington saw about one inch, J. W. Jones place seven to eight miles north measured four inches, other spots four inches east, five inches at Scott, and about two inches one mile south. The snow melted quickly as sunshine returned on Wednesday.
Charley J. Lowery of Lovington New Mexico filed notice of intent to make final three year proof for the NW 14 Section 21 Township 17 South Range 87 West New Mexico Principal Meridian. Hearings set before Ed M. Love US Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico Medh 31 1915 with witnesses Robert E. Estee Nat Roberts John D. Graham from Lovington and James H. Andrews Knowles.
Charles J Collins of Lovington New Mexico files a notice of intention to make final three year proof for land described as S Sec 20 T 158 R 35 E. The hearing before U S Commissioner BE M Love in Lovington April 18 1915 lists Tom Jackson Andrew Jackson Robert L Jones Horace O Irwin as residents.
Robert L. Jones of Lovington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to the land described in Section 3 Township 15 South Range 35 East New Mexico Principal Meridi an before Edward M. Love in Roswell New Mexico on April 8 1915. Witnesses named are Charlie Fairweather Horace O Irwin Elisha Price and Cecil E Kindel all of Lovington New Mexico.
Department of the Interior notice lists Merrell of Knowles NM filing intent to prove up a land claim in Sk. 34 SW 35 Twp 17 S R 37 E NM P M. The final three year proof must be made before U S Commissioner D H Coleman in Knowles NM on March 25 1915 with witnesses Dock Townsend Nat Houston Nat Roberts Van Willhoit Emmet Patton Register.
W Caudill of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof for land described as SE4 Sec 8 and SW Sec 9 Twp 15 S Range 36 E. The hearing before U S Commissioner E M Love in Lovington is set for March 24 1915 with witnesses James H Wheeler William Teas David W Krop and William T Hester all of Lovington. The notice spans February 19 to March 19.
Rev. S. E. Allison of Roswell will hold Quarterly Conference for the Eunice charge on March 20 and 21 in Eunice New Mexico and for the Lovington charge on March 23. All Methodist Church members are urged to attend to show support and inspire greater church work for the presiding elder and preacher in charge.
M. F. Sewall bought 200 head of yearlings from Eugene Price last Wednesday, expanding his cattle holdings and signaling a significant local livestock transaction.
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