Leyington Plans Annual Picnic Barbecue and Fair
The Leyington Commercial Club moves to stage a large community picnic and fair with agricultural and livestock exhibits, wild west shows, auto races, schoolwork displays, and entertainment. Committees are formed to handle arrangements, finance, publicity, and police, with free barbecue scheduled over two days and plans to attract broader participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyington
Persy
R F. Love
Pp. Shaves
Alickson
Wm. Teas
J. W
Vauderville
J. E. Dunnoway
J.D. Os
Shepard
Creighton
Aadam J.D. Hart
Oscar Thompson
Jim Anderson
A. M. Elia
Charlie Fairweather
Don Wood
J. S. Eaves
Pete Echeverry
E. Sewall
Seth, Alston
Geo Crumb
A. J
Ody
County Government Costs in Yoakum County Revealed
A letter from W. C. Howard and J. LeRoy Lancaster reports Yoakum County population around 300 with taxable value near one million dollars. Tax rate about one dollar per hundred, salaries listed for County Judge County Superintendent and clerk, sheriff, court costs, and land assessment at 250 per acre. Area 28 by 30 miles with no jail.
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W.C. Howard
J. LeRoy Lancaster
Yoakum County
Court House
Notice of Land Claim Hearing Lovington New Mexico
The Department of The Interior Office at Roswell issues notice for Troy IL Lovington New Mexico to establish a three year proof to land described in serial No 625 section 2 Township TW. Witnesses include Doc Townsend Oscar H Greene Joe Lynch and Clarence W Howard. Hearing in Lovington NM May 15. Land officials and dates noted for public filing and claim validation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukidog
Troy S Bullard
Departement of the Interior
U. Office
Roswell
Troy IL
Lovington
N.M
M. Love
Doc Townsend
Oscar H. Greene
Knowles
Joe Lynch
Clarence W Howard
N. M. Landsullard
Memorial Proclamation Proclaims Memorial Day in New Mexico
The governor proclaims Saturday as Memorial Day for New Mexico in 1914 urging citizens to honor the nations dead with tributes and ceremonies. The Lovington Plains region shows support for Florence Love and M. Gaye to succeed themselves in the legislature, with Artesia expected to field a candidate and Eddy County to elect two members.
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J. W McDonald
Ulamo
State of Mexico
New Mexico
Lovington
Plains Country
Florence
Love
Carlsbad
M. Gaye
Lope
F. FE. Loepp
Eddy County
Artesia
Hugh Probaly
Gage
Santa Fe
P. Y. News
Anonymous Letter to Editor Questions County Spending
A handwritten missive mailed from Carlsbad questions the costs of a hall of fame and county printing. It asks which commissioners might seek higher offices and hints at legislative plans, urging publication law charges be clarified.
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Leader
Carlsbad
Comiss Inres
Washington
Aesebates
U.S
Notice For Publication Us Charles A bridge Knowles NM
Notice of intention to take three year proof to establish a claim to land in Section 1 Township Range N M. before Edward M. Love U S Commissioner at Lovington NM on May to establish claim. Witnesses Stiles John T Hawkins Ascat H Greene of Knowles NM Charlie G Doe Townsend les NM T Tillotson Reviste Apr IT v 45
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Charles A. al Dovartent
RosWeil
Charles
Knowles
N. M
Interior
NALPM
Edward M. Love
U. Ss
Lovington
N. mM
Stiles
John T. Hawkins
Ascat H. Greene
Charlie G. Doe Townsend
Les
N. Ng. T
Tillotson
Lovington Lodge No. 44 Meets Weekly at Hall Over Bank
Lovington lodge of Freemasons announces weekly meetings at their hall over the bank. The First Territory officials include F. Love as N. G and FP. G. Shepard as Secretary. Visiting brothers are cordially welcomed and encouraged to attend.
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Lovington
Tal Bank
Y. F. Love
N. G
G. Shepard
Secy
Lavington Tatum Hack Line Serves Rainview Area
The Lavington Tatum hack line runs between Lavington and Rainview with stops at NcDonald Kinz and a passenger-rate structure described as reasonable. Second Tatum service operates three times weekly, with Scott Packages secured. T. Crow, Prop.
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Lavington Rainview
NcDonald
Kinz
Tatum
Scott
T. Crow
Confederates Gather for Lovington Meeting In June
A message notes Confederate veterans plan a June meeting at Lovington with Judge Bingham authorized to organize and expecting many old war veterans to attend. A dinner is to be served after the event.
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Lovington
Bingham
Paxton Expects Four Sweeping Victory in New Mexico
Democratic leaders Paxton Hill and Laughlin discussed the state party plans in Santa Fe. They expect a mid August Democratic convention in Albuquerque and a long campaign for the sessional candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Paxton
Democratic State Central Committee
City
Adolph P. Hill
N. B. Laughlin
Albuquerque
Santa Fe New Mey
Weather Brings Rainy Week to Warren Area
Warren Warblings notes scarce news but plentiful rain. Local residents Oscar Adams and Emmet Green drill for Miss M. L. Brown. Mrs. Adamson visits Roanoke kin and Presley brothers head to Layington for cattle work. Families plan trips, boarders arrive, and Sam Huston Jr. remains in the Sanitarium awaiting recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Adams
Emmet Green
M. L. Brown
Adamson
Ehigh
Roanoke
Sid Pitt
T. B. Presley
Presley
Layington
A Chance For The Right Man To Run Can Factory
A local notice seeks a suitable man to operate a canning factory for 1914. The offer includes free use of the factory and building if chosen. The community shows faith in finding a capable operator in time for the upcoming season.
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Suverprise
Tor
Notice of Land Claim Final Proof in Lovington New Mexico
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Aswell New Mexico May 13 1914 notice that William J Chance of Lovington New Mexico holder of Hd serial No 022141 for lots 3 4 5 and 6 section 1 two township 16 8 range 36 will make final three year proof to establish his claim before Edward M Love U S Commissioner in Lovington New Mexico on June 23 1914 witnesses James M Roden Jr William N John Emery M Caudill and Robert P Ve all of Lovington New Mexico Patton May 22 June 19 L f Register
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William J. Chance
Lovington
N.M
Serrial Mo
Edward M. Love
U. S
N.mice
Loving
Jaimant Himes Ag
James M. Roden Jr
William N. John
Emery M. Caudill
Robert P
Anmett Patton
Lubbock Challenges Lovington in June Blowout
A garbled note from Geo Shenara proposes a three game series against Lovington on June 19. The missive mentions possible venues and asks for a reply to confirm the arrangement and dates.
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Lovington
Geo
Benson
Mer
Greys
New Mexico Adds Public Land Selections in 1914
The State of New Mexico, by federal acts, selects public land in Roswell district. List 145 serial No 028504 covers Lots 1-2 FE I-2 NW 1-4 NE 1-4 Sec 19 Twp 20S Range 37 containing 31 842 acres. Objections or protests may be filed at this office during publication or thereafter.
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Interior
United States Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
Congress
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Commercial Club
F.L. Boyd
TC. Pitleteon
State of
William
McDonald
Dial Organ
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Hoh
Omce
Oddfellow
Lorce
A. A. McDaniel
J E Rose
Leftist
Bank Ride
First National
Lavington
Paxton
Warren Warblings
J. H. Adam
T.G. Roberson
Sam Huston, Jr
Post City
Drs. Presley & Swearingi
First National Bank
Roswell, N. M
Yours
Geo, Shepard
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Aswell, N. M
Lubbock Chhallenges Lovington
Geo Shenara
Lubbock
Mr. Gee
Lubbock, Texas
Jenson
Dapted
Roswell Seed Company
Roswell Poultry and Bee-Keepers
Ington Shop
Ovington, N. N
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