02 May 1913
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
1
A discussion notes that weighing mail four times a year affects weighing and postage. It argues daily weighing would cut costs and improve service, reducing delays for local patrons who now receive mail later.
Postmaster Barton reports a large rise in mail from Carlsbad to the plains. March mail outgoing surpasses October by about twenty percent while incoming mail exceeds October by twenty five percent. The count aims to reflect parcel post impacts and may justify higher compensation for the carrier route company.
The Rebekah Lodges marked their 94th anniversary with a public program and light refreshments. Members praised the lodge’s vitality, noting steady progress in the town and plans for community engagement as Harry Covert travels for railroad work.
O N Barlow passed through town yesterday en route to Roswell where he owns a hay baking outfit and reports the hay season is open with a promising crop in the valley He recently returned to his claim near Knowles.
Clay McGonagill of Pearl New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to land in sections 23 and 26 township 18 south range 35 east in KN M P M. before Wm G Arthur at Monument New Mexico on June 2 1913. Witnesses named: Jim Base Jones and Samuel C. Prujp.
The Altus Oklahoma heralds report the long awaited return of Uncle Ed, a well known Plains cowman, from foreign lands. Locals anticipate his homecoming after days of travel along the Plata river region and nearby towns.
D W Barger reports the new hotel nearly completed with a dance planned in the lower story tonight. Painters and decorators are busy finishing the upper story.
L L Britten and driver Mr Cox competed Wednesday in a local event. Britten improved his performance with a notable toeing effort, though details are partially garbled. The report notes Won Frust Co. involvement and hints at team progress.
A crowd of Lovington youths gathered at Mr. Watkins home for an evening of lively games. George Leach and Gordon McClatchy stood out among the ladies, Miss May Pendleton sang, Miss Dora Thomas played instrumental pieces, and guests enjoyed cake before the party broke up around midnight.
The note discusses stock trading activity and summer business prospects. Philip C. Caylor arrived from St. Worth and is visiting nearby claims. He believes the country holds a bright future. Grass is noted as growing well across the country.
Warm weather brings out the home team as they invite neighboring towns to join in games at the local diamond. The active start signals the start of a season where nearby communities can compete and enjoy early-town baseball.
In Leavenworth federal court two men received sentences up to ten months and fines for seven counts of using the mails to defraud. The defendants were connected to Twins Insurance Continental Life Assurance and International Assurance. A motion for a new trial was overruled and appeal bonds set at 10,600 each, with liberty to await the higher court’s decision.
Community performers present a play titled Nights in a Bar Roo at W.O. Hall on Ma day night. Organizers urge audience to arrive early and support local arts in a lively, affordable evening.
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