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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

3

Lovington News Highlights Baseball Weather and Local Business

The Lovington column notes a 6 4 loss to Seminole after a Friday game, with future suits and a Graphonola representative visiting Monday and Tuesday at Star Drug Co. Also covered are local visits from Mr. and Mrs. Posey, notes on a thunderstorm, upcoming veterinary and lumberism events, ball games against Plainview and Seminole, a Star Drug Co appearance for music and jewelry repairs, and a sale of five registered Hereford cows with calf at side.

Lovington Seminole Seminle Harry Morrison Roswell Graphonola Luesday Star Drug Co Harry Morrson K. B. Plaw Hagerman N. M

Free Recital At School Auditorium By Dora Thomas Pupils

A Thursday evening recital at the School Auditorium featured Miss Dora Thomas and her students. Performances included instrumental and vocal solos by Mary Leu Graham Newma Shepard Jomsnie Bingham Bessie Eaves Mozelle Leaf Eufaula Wise Aline Price Ruth Graham Mary Lou Graham Mozelle Scaff and Sones Lastinos plus a Moonlight on the River Now is Gleaning duet by the teachers and pupils. The audience praised the effort and skill developed through lessons.

Dora Thomas Mary Leu Graham Newma Shepard Jomsnie Bingham Miss Thomas Mis Wise Bessie Eaves Mozelle Leaf Eufaula Wise Aline Price Ruth Mary Lou Graham Mozelle Scaff Sones Lastinos

School Play A Success At Local Auditorium

Large crowd attended the school play Catching Clara last Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Miss Anderson directed pupils. 100 reserved seats sold at 50 cents. Seniors Newma Shepard Mabel Coggin Mary Love Rose Moffatt Ruby cart Minnie Russell Ethel Caudill Jorace Love acted well. Juniors Eunice King Pileta Wise Bertha Love Abbie Robinson Minnie Wise showed strong effort. Burglars Roy Hamilton John Tolinson, Settlement House Committee roles, and comic Mary Love drew praise. Decor and songs enhanced the college mood with local musicians Ashby Green Tom James Joe James.

Clara Star Drug Co Newma Shepard Mabel Coggin Mary Love Rose Moffatt Ruby Cart Minnie Russell Ethel Caudill Jorace Love Bertha Love Abbie Robinson Minnie Wise Roy Hamilton John Tolinson Chester Shepard Robi Love Rutland College Joannie Boyd Earl Stiles Elizabeth Addington Frank Tands Chas. Blzir Neger Ashby Green This Place Mesare Tom and Joe James Tatum N. M

Praetorians offer life insurance in Roswell at safe rates

In Lovington and Roswell New Mexico area the Praetorians promote life insurance with safe, affordable policies. They claim high per capita reserves and include accident benefits, with options for monthly or annual payments. Mr Shepard in Lovington handles applications and explains plans at the lodge hall.

Praetorians

Mood Smith of Tatum Signs Slow Start This Week

Mood Smith of Tatum faced a slow start early in the week as business lagged. The brief note highlights a downturn in activity affecting local commerce and sentiment in the town.

Geo. Shepard Mood Smith Tatum

A J Scaff Sells 40 Cattle to Texas Buyer This Week

A. J. Scaff sold 40 head of cattle to a Texas man this week, signaling a local livestock sale and transfer of herd ownership during the period. The buyer is unnamed in the report.

A. J. Scaff Texas

Notice for Publica tion of Alice M. Burch Land Claim

Notice from the Department of the Interior Roswell land office dated May 11 1916 announces Alice M. Burch of Stanbro New Mexico has filed to prove up her claim to the N W I four N W four N W tallied parcel under Hd E Serial 027266. She must present final three year proof before U S Commissioner N J Hibbets at his Plaeview New Mexico office on June 20 1916. Witnesses listed include Orville Stanbro John W Bordeaux Ben Sutton James K Chappell all of Stanbro New Mexico. Register Hmmett Patton dates May 9 June 16.

Alice M. Burch Department of the Interior Roswell N. M Stanbro E. ON. M P. M N. J. Hibbets Orville John W. Bordeaux Ben Sutton James K. Chappell N. M. Hmmett Patton

Lovington Base Pallis Close Game with Seminole

The Lovington base Pall players met Seminole last Saturday in a tight 6 to 4 defeat but remain hopeful of a rematch when Seminole visits on Saturday May 27.

Lovington Pali Seminole

Notice of Public Land Sale in New Mexico 1916

Notice announces a land sale in Roswell New Mexico under state rules. It lists sections four ranges and township details, sale terms, deposits, interest, and payment schedule. Commissioner Kort B. Ervten signs the notice with publication dates March to May 1916.

Rosweil Mexico New Mealon State Land Office Kort BP Ervten State of New Mexico

Notice of Land Claim Proof by Fred W. Howard

Fred W. Howard of Plainview New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to NER We SER Sec IS WA NW2 described land in Tp 15 8 R 37 B NM before Ava B Morton US Commissioner Lovington NM on May 24 1916. Witnesses include Sarl Ceaves Thomas N Miller Jesse Crowley Hamilton of Plainview and Emmett Patton of Livingston NM.

Fred W. Howard Department of the Interior Reavell N. M Plainview N.M Ava BR

Land Selection Notice for New Mexico Lands

Department of the Interior announces selection of lands under Acts of Congress approved June 21, 1908 and June 20, 1910. Serial No. 034067 lists 160 acres in Sec. 39 and Sec. 34, Township 18S Range 35E, in the NW corner of the NW quadrant.

Niled Homwell State of New Mexico Acta of Congress

Bidding Notice on Multiple Sections in Meriland Territory

Public notices invite protests or contests for selections in Secs 17 18 19 20 21 29 Township 178 Range 328 Minnesota Meridian. Notices may be filed during publication or before final certificate. Immett Batton Register dates April 25 and May 26.

Immett Batton Register

Land patent notice for Burt Groves in New Mexico

Burt Groves of Plainview New Mexico filed notice of intent to make final three year proof to claim land described as WI12 Sec. 18 Twp 15 R 30 B NX M.P. ML. The hearing before Aga B Morton S. Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico is set for May 24 1916 with witnesses Fred W. Howard Jegen C. Crowes Thomas Miller William B. Hamilton Emmett Patton.

Burt Groves Mainview N. M Fred W. Howard Jegen C. Crowes Thomas Miller Plainview William B. Hamilton Lovington N. AM

Traveling salesman meets Abilene resident in city

Mr Bogar of Abilene Texas, a traveling salesman, was in our little city this week taking orders.

Happy Powers Memphis Texas Dick Powers Small Coryall Mr. Bogar Abilene, Texas

Lovington Ice Plant Begins Operation This Week

The Lovington ice plant has started operations this week, bringing cooling capacity to the area. Local officials expect steady production as the facility ramps up.

Lovington

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Mre. &. L. Posey Pearl Dad Dakota Harm Wim. Teas & Iona Bloss Lovington Hotel Martin Wagon Yard Fred Lee Kempl Lumber Company Hotel Lovington Kemp Lumber Company Mc. King Our Town C. A. Davis P.S. Eaves David R. Boyd The State University At Albuquerque Our City Miss Eaves W. M. Beauchamp Levington PP Raetorines F. G. Shepard On Shepard Wen Shepard Ane der Jiro Roswell, New Mexico the Praetorians Home Office Dallas Tex Lobvington Wedge Territorial Bank Dow Wood II F. G. Shepard Secy C. E Stiles Firet National Bank Woswell, N. M H. H.gallatin J. To. Roses First National Bank W. B. Edwards Sugecgn Plainview, New Mexico N. Ivi Anna Myers Lovington Millinery Sogungton Wrohe Camp W.O.W Masonic Hall Mamie Graham Ham Bishop B. M. Caudill W. W. WP Rebekah Lodge Lolos Hele First Territorial Brant Mattie James N.G W. OM. Beauchamp Seay Rebekahs Wvatch Repairing Reswell Nla U, Land Office Roswell, N. NM Emmett Patton Register Whitfield Auto Supplies Perite Deng Ovington Tatum Hardware Co Udericks D.R. Cousiceau Mgr Tin Shop Pam Lovington Hdw. Co Square A. Rountafe Lovington Pharmacy Phona Lovingtor G.C. Holiday Martin Props Lovington, New Mexico
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