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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
The Lovington Leader lists Knez A. Maningtor and Dee E. Rondel as publishers and notes publication every Friday in Lovington New Mexico. It is entered as second class matter February 1 1940 at Lovington post office under the March 4 1879 act and serves Lovington and the Plains country.
Prominent Semi Noele citizen and longtime merchant George died after an appendicitis operation in Midland. Rev J O Cunningham preached the funeral as mourners from near and far gathered Sunday afternoon to pay respects to a friend and business associate.
Movement to consolidate the fester school with Plainview gains momentum as a path to stronger education. Dr Enddwarde of Clovis moves to Plainview and is welcomed as a capable physician. Local church efforts and community notices fill the town with activity and concern.
A Monday morning blaze destroyed part of a town house with a nearby street scene blocked. Firefighters arrived quickly and tried to save the building but the damage was complete and no one was saved. Residents were urged to stay clear as crews worked through the day clearing debris.
A fragmented note describes cold misty weather as a remnant of March. It mentions a speeding figure moving through damp air, framed by lingering precipitation and a chill in the air.
The Domestic Art class showcased work at the school building Saturday afternoon from three to five. The girls impressed with quality under Mass King’s guidance, with primary pieces rivaling older students. Visitors were served sandwiches and coffee. turnout was light but the display may return at the Teachers Institute on April 8.
The Leader announces James E. Bordeaux of Plainview New Mexico as a Democratic primary candidate for Tax Assessor in Chaves County pending voter nomination.
Lovington seeks tougher jail security after a Mexican detainee jailed for the night escapes by twisting off door bolts with a tool. The break occurred Wednesday night, the night after confinement began, prompting calls for improved guards or facilities.
Thomas C. Jackson of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to reestablish a land claim in Roswell district dated April 12 1928. Witnesses include Charles Collins Cecil J Kinder James A Wheeler and William R Sumrald all from Lovington NM. Register notices March 10 April 7.
Notice is given that Marian W. Peat of Pearl New Mexico filed to prove up three year claim on parcels in Lots 3 4 and 2 SW2 and NW42 Section 11 Township 7 South Range 35 East New Mexico Principal Meridian before M Love Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico on April 2 1936 Witnesses include Ewart W. Alston Hilton Thomas Lawrence Crockett Earl Yearl Meb Tom St Hingham and Emmeter Patton with placements in Monument New Mexico and Nepister New Mexico
Charles McDaniel of Knowles New Mexico filed notices of intention to make final five and three year proof to establish claim to described land. He previously held serial numbers for NE and NW sections in Township 17 South Range 87 East N M P M. Witnesses named James Merrell Laurin C Culpt Philip Wilthoit Van Willboit Emmett Patton Rugieter Mech 3 Mech 2 all of Knowles NM.
W A Poore editor of The Lovington Leader declares candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools for the ensuing term subject to Democratic party action.
The Ohnemus Shop in Carlsbad New Mexico touted as a top retailer in the Southwest offers a selection of goods and services central to regional commerce. Local customers and visitors are drawn by its reputation and location in the area’s commercial corridor.
In connection with Lovington Hdw Co on the south side of the square, the tin shop offers pans, well casings, flats, ventilators, rain proofs and all first class tin and metal workmanship.
Margaret J Gheshon of Lovington NM claims land under serial 26179 with sections 3 and 6 and Lots 1 7 8. R. ESP NM P M filed intent to make final three year proof. witnesses Wesley McCallister Fred J Robinson Andrew J Scaff Robert Po Love all of Lovington NM. E H Love 1 1 L S Commissioner to decide April 1916.
The Department of the Interior informs that under federal land laws New Mexico selections include 160 acres in sections 4 and 17 and adjacent tracts in Townships 15 and 17 South Range 34 East and 36 East with acreage totaling 1,195.72 acres. Protests or contests may be filed during publication or before final certificate. Dmmett Patton, Register.
The High School hosted Rev Seder of Albuquerque for an afternoon talk and prepared for move into the new auditorium and building. Students report arrival of a new piano, laboratory apparatus, and plan to host visitors as they finish cleaning grounds and windows. The girls basketball team travels to Seminole, Texas, Saturday for a game.
Mr and Mrs Fred Fairweather express gratitude to all who contributed to their immediate and future needs after the total loss of their home last week.
Alice M. Burch of Stanbro New Jersey filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in New Mexico. The filing includes the NW14 and SW14 sections in Township 15-8 Range 37-E listing witnesses Jesse M. Wyatt Alf W. Orell Orville O Stanboro Bowen M Vaulin all of Stanbro NM for Roswell land offices notice dated April 25 1916.
Frank M. Miser of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his land claim for the described parcel. The proceeding is before Register Hamett Patton with hearings set in Lovington.
John W Beard of Knowles New Mexico files intent to prove up three year claim to land in NE1 section 4 township 17 range 52 signed by U S Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roswell NM and Emmett Patton Register in April 1916 before BD Coleman U S Commissioner at Knowles NM with witnesses David B Willhoit William W Cneal Charles A Miller Mathias Willhoit and others listed. Land details reference serial numbers 026402 033982 and parcels SET-4 NEI-4 SET-4 Sec 4 Twp 17 Rge 52 W. NM P M.
Andrew F Ligett of Knowles New Mexico filed a three year proof to establish a claim to land described as El 2 Sec 34 Twp 168 R 37 W NLM. He must prove before BR M Love US Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico on April 19 1916. Witnesses listed: Dock Townsend John W Welch Oscar H Green James D Shaw all of Knowles NM. Emmett Patton Register Mech. 17 April 19.
Travia M. Moore of Lovington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim for the SW4 Sec 19 and NW1-4 Sec 20 Township 15 Range 36 B N M P M. The hearing will be before BE M. Love U.S. Commissioner in Lovington on April 22, 1918.
William H Forte of Stanbro New Mexico filed no year proof to establish his Hud Serial No 026835 for E4 Sec 25 Twp 14 R87 WNM P. M. claims may be heard before J S Commissioner in Flainview New Mexico on April 5 1916. Witnesses listed John J Lindsey William S Boliver Jr Charley A Smith James E Bordeaux all of Stanbro NM.
Marion Moreman of Midway New Mexico filed a notice on April 14 in Roswell land office claiming parcel SAS 3 Twp 15 8 R BB E N M PL M for Aug 3 1916 entry. Witnesses Jasper A Syfrett Arthur J Syfrett John R Ely Benjamin H Fort all of Midway. Emmett Patton Register.
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