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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

3

Local News Notes From Lovington Week

Breeny Local Revn reports teacher Effie Anderson back in class after illness. Holifield at the People's Store funds park fence repairs and seeks next fundraiser for windmill. Families on Bingham and many residents recover from whooping cough. Eugene Kindel joins Star Drug Co. stock move from post office to Lovington Pharmacy. Cecil Yahoo buys two Jersey cows. Dow and son visit on phone interests. Prof Puryear from Plainview visits Texas towns. Davis moves near Dr. Dearduff’s. Taylor family and Mrs Fletcher host a birthday dinner for daughter and governess Miss Walker. Davis rents Russ Anderson residence for a new house plan. Ethel Taylor and Leon Franklin wed at Seminole. Gowan clan to celebrate Golden Wedding in Fort Worth with 150 relatives. Cooley family leaves Lovington for Midland. Mrs Marr of Snyder visits Stiles kin and health improves. Rev Lowery of Carlsbad to preach at Presbyterian Church.

Eugene Kindel Star Drug Co Lovington Pharmacy Cecil Yahoo Babe Harper Dow C. A. Davis Russ Anderson Lota Dr. Dearduff Ethel Taylor Leon Franklin Cap Rock Seminole

Estimable Minister Lowery Honored at Lovington Service

A notice invites the public to attend the service of M. Rev. Lowery described as an estimable minister. Lovington millinery announces its store opening on the east side of the square Monday morning May 6.

M. Rev. Lowery Lovington Millinery Whce

On Time Delivery Schedule Began May 6 1916

Lovington Mercantile Co announces a new delivery schedule to improve service. Morning deliveries at 9 16 30, and 11 30. afternoon at 2 30 4 30 6 00. Customers urged to send orders early for better service. Fresh bread from Model Bakery Carlsbad. JH Kelley Manager.

Carlsbad Lovington Mercantile CO JH. Kelley

J. W. Lewis Seeks County Surveyor Post in Eddy County

Eddy County candidate J. W. Lewis, resident since 1903, is a Civil Engineering graduate from Iowa State College. He served 1907 to 1912 in the Territorial Engineers office, led major surveys, directed Roswell Carrizozo road work and the Horse Camp to Carlsbad road project, and pioneered sand clay roads that spurred regional development.

Lewis J. W. Lewis Eddy County Civil Engineering Iowa State Collge Territorial Engineers Office Themuoyey Roswell-Carrizoza Road

Eddy County Candidates for May 9 1916 Election

Eddy County announces candidate list for the May 9 1916 election. P S Eaves is the representative candidate from Levington, with Robert Dow for district attorney in the 6th Judicial District. Other officials include J C Gilpery for judge from Roswell, A R O Quinn for county clerk, Fom Poteet for sheriff, J D Walker for county treasurer, W C Howard for tax assessor, Roy S Waller and James Eb Bom Deaun also listed from Lovington and Plainview respectively.

County commissioner slate listed for Artesia district

Names listed for New Mexico county commission districts appear: J O Richards W W Ogle John N Hewett M C Stewart W A Poore C E Mann L A Swigart Scott Etter F Hope Ek M Teel. Artesia Roswell Carlsbad district holders noted.

John N. Hewett Carlsbad, New Mexico Scott Etter Carlsbad, New Mexico

Public Land Sale Notice New Mexico 1916

Notice from the Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands New Mexico announcing public sale of land in Chaves County. Details describe sections and acreage, with bid terms, payment schedule, and penalties for nonperformance. Reading includes required cash deposits and bid procedures, with sale date to be set and overseen by the Commissioner.

State of New Mexico Santa Fe New Mesa Swell County Chaves Troy Mimis Ec. JY Gyuse Rey Sant Co. Ed Earhanee Tate of New Mexico State Land Office Turiy Natal

Thos F Blackmore For Commissioner Dist No 2 Cites County Stewardship

Thos F Blackmore, a long time Carlsbad area resident, runs as a peoples candidate for Commissioner of District No 2. He pledges support for good roads, fair taxes, and prudent county spending, promising justice to all residents.

Thos F. Blackmore Dist Carlsbad Marnante

Candidate M C Stewart Seeks Re election as Eddy County Sheriff

Carlsbad candidate M C Stewart seeks re election as sheriff of Eddy County subject to Democratic Primaries. He authorizes the Leader to place his name before voters as a candidate for re election to the office.

M.C. Stewart Carlsbad Eddy County

Notice to Debtors of P S Eaves and Company

All who know themselves indebted to P S Eaves and Co. are asked to come forward and settle the amounts due. This public notice urges prompt payment to the firm for all outstanding accounts.

P.S. Eaves & Co

Dad's Last Stand and Livestock For Sale Ads

Classified notices list Dad's Last Stand by Selle Bana nas and Frigco Palma selling young pigs four weeks old as of the 25th at Dakota Farm seven miles north of town. Wm Teas and sons seek two hundred turkeys and friers weighing two pounds or more, offering good prices. A. G. Lopez advertises his Percheon horse and Black Mammoth Jack, seven miles east of Lovington, insured. County no longer furnishes blanks for Justice of the Peace. Plains officers urged to print official forms at Judge Binghams or Leader offices. Go see Dad, he sells all kinds of Nufe ane.

Dakota Farm Wm, Teas & Sons Lovington A. G. Lopez Justice of the Peace Plains Country

The Rev Hicks 1916 Almanac Promotion

The Rev Hicks 1916 Almanac touted as the finest largest and best ever printed. Forecasts by Hicks storm and weather prove their value and the almanac to be essential in every home and office in America. Available for one dollar prepaid from Word and Works Publishing Company.

Int Hicks Hicks America Srl R. Hicks Word and Works Word and Works Publishing Company Franklin Ave St. Louis

Notice for Publication of Land Claim 1916

Prag W Howard of Plainview New Mexico filed to prove up a land claim on section 18 and 17 of township 15 north range 52 east for the NES and W1/2 SE, with final three year proof before Asa B Morton Lovington New Mexico on May 24 1916. Witnesses named Burl Groves Thomas Miller Jesse Stawley William Hamilton Emmett Patton-Register.

Ford W. Howard Department of the Interior C Boseei N. M Prag W. Howard Plainview PF. Srial NES W. SE Asa B. Morton U & Commissioner i Lovington Burl Groves Thoma N. Miller Jesse Stawley William B. Hamilton Emmett Patton

New Mexico Lands Filed for Selection in Roswell Office

State of New Mexico files selection lists in the U S Land Office Roswell under June 1890s and 1910 acts. The lands listed include Section 32 and 34 in Township 18S Range 35E N M mer 60 acres.

Department OF the Interior United States Land Office Roswell State of New Mexico Sep N. M. Mer

Parcel selection protest notice in Merced district

List No. 633 and serial details show 4 495.72 acres in Merced with protests or objections to the selections may be filed in this office during the period of provision and before final certificate. Emmett Patton Registrar notes dates April 23 and May 26.

Emmett Patton Rogtater

Notice of Claim to Land in New Mexico Sec 18

Barl Groves of Plainview New Mexico filed intent to make final proof to establish a claim to land described as W1-2 Sec 18 T2S R38W N M P M before Ann B Morton commissioner in Lovington New Mexico on March 24 1916. Witnesses include Fred W. Howard Jesse C. Crowe Thomas N. Miller all of Plainview NM and Emmett Patton of Lovington NM.

Barl Groves Plainview N. M Hid PF. Seriah Ann B Morton Bia Lovington Fred W. Howard Jease C. Crowe Thomas N. Miller Plainvier N.M. Williams Rarmiston Tovington Emmett Patton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Breeny Mies Effie Anderson WS. Holifield the People's Store Bingham Puryear of Texas D. H. Coleman Knowles G. H. Gowan Garret Gowan Ft. Worth Gowan J. Williams J. E. Cooley Midland Mr. Cooley Lovington Auto Co H. W. Lowery Carlebad Presbyterian Ngk F Lovington Steam Laundry Lanford Bros P. S. Eaves Levington Robert Co. Dow Chaves County Jedicie J.C. Gilpery Roswell, New Mexico A. R. O'Quinn F.om Poteet J. D. Walker C. A.rector W. Co Howard Lovington Roy S. Waller James EB. Bom Deaun Plainview, New Mexico J. O. Richards W. W. Ogle Artetia M. C. Stewart Carlsbad W. A. Poore L. A. Swigart Artesia C, E. Mann Ek, M. Teel E . OF Lobia Lodge Flist Territorial Bank EF. G Shepard Secy Darber Perdic Lords of Uch A.D Parvien Mundie Drs. Presley Swearenown First National Bank Woswell, N. M Thos, F. Blackmore Good Roads M. C. Stewart Sherif H. H Gallatin Raaeeaevue Lovingt& IN N.M J. Io W. J. Cowards Selle Bananas Frigco Palma Lovington Mercantile Co Dad Seouigtor Grove W.O.W. Hall Tom Bingham F. J. Robinson Anna Myers Stair Lavington Masonic Hall Mamie Graham Ham Bishop Kb. M. Caudill F. Secy Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Halover First Territorial Bank Mattie James N. G. W. M. Beauchamp Lecy Rebekahs The Tatum Hardware ‘Co Sunter R. Cousinean Mer Tatum Tin Shop Lovington Hdw. Co W. A. Rountafe T. S. Land Office Roswell, NM Whitfield Auto Supplies l_ovington Ovington Tery Us Slovington Pharmacy Lovingtor Black+Smith Shop Holiday Martin Props
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