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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
2
Second class matter registered February 11 1910 at Levington New Mexico under the 1879 act. Publication serves Lovington and Plains country with weekly issue details and pricing.
Tandy and wife report a El Paso trip without car trouble. They visited Fort Bliss and Old Mexico, noting grandeur of peaks and canyons. Eunice and Knowles reports show dues paid and a church site acquired with a building committee appointed. Pyote pool offer may lead to church construction soon.
Mrs F G Shepard and party including son George Miss Newma Miss Abel Coggin and Mr Jimmie Berts in Mr Roberts car attempted a trip to visit Mrs Shepard near Carlsbad. Heavy clouds and rain halted them on Glascock lanes three miles from the ranch blocking the way with flood debris. They returned to Carlsbad and postponed the journey until morning.
The period from Monday to Friday brought persistent rain with a cloud burst effect. Monument saw heavier rainfall than Lovington, and a Plains veteran of 18 to 20 years noted it as the heaviest rain in a short time. The downpours turned cold and caused the death of a few sheep recently dipped.
Rev J H Louse and Union Sunday School members are invited to attend Children's Rally Day at the Baptist Church next Friday at 10 o clock. After the exercises Rev LO Cunningham, Presbyterian minister, will preach at the Baptist pulpit to reduce travel. The Host Children’s Rally Day occurs on this date.
A cow on the farm of sthar Scott was fatally struck by lightning on Wednesday night. No other injuries were reported and authorities investigated the incident.
The Home Economic Club organized August 1 by Miss Vincent Denton Texas delays due to Text Books missing. Now books in Carlsbad will be issued soon. Members to meet Miss King at the school house Tuesday Oct 5 at 3 30 p.m. for business and prepared for regular work. Pres Mrs A Melton Vice Pres Mrs J D Graham Secy Mrs Gray Coggin
Prof. Buster Cagle of Tohoka Texas visited Lovington this week to organize a brass band. About fifteen people have already joined with more expected. He will return in about two weeks to place Lovington on his list after ordering instruments. The planned band is seen as a community asset and a source of town pride.
The What Next Club plans to raise funds to improve and care for the local cemetery and hopes for strong community support from citizens and families with loved ones buried there.
John W. Beard filed a contest to cancel Richard M. Holley’s Homestead Entry 025208 for SE 1 4 Sec 4 Pap 178 R 37 E N M P M. Beard alleges abandonment and removal of improvements and nonresidence for about three years. Holley is notified to respond within ten days or the entry will be cancelled.
Nat Roberts of Lovington NM files for final three year proof to establish a claim on land described as N4 See 29 Twp 17S R 87 E New Mexico P M before E M Love U S Commissioner in Lovington NM October 20 1915 Witnesses include Dock Townsend Charlie J Lowery David Bh Willnot James D Merrill Knowles NM Emmett Patton-Register Sept 17 Oct 15
Hattie Newman of Knowles New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim in Township 178 Range 39 East New Mexico Principal Meridian. The proceeding before D H Coleman U S Land Office Stoneriet Oct 19 with witnesses David Witheit David F P Willboit Henry Sia Ciasa Cy gtephenian all of Knowles XII New Beumnet P Tow.
Albert C. Estes of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his claim to land in section 7 and 8 township 17 south range 37 east New Mexico principal meridian. He will appear before M Love U S commissioner in Lovington on November 3 1915. Witnesses include Charlie J. Lowery Archie D. Wood James A Anderson and Arthur T. Scott all of Lovington NM.
Opening address and welcome at Baptist Church Childrens Rally Day led by Supt with song, violin solo, recitations, and two girl letter drills. Sunbeam Band and choirs perform Make me a Channel of Blessings and Help Somebody Today before benediction.
Mr J W Jones of Plainview New Mexico displayed a huge irrigation grown turnip at Lovington Grocery last Saturday. The root weighed 91 pounds with top included and sold to Dr Middleton for 25 cents. The doctor praised its non pithy flesh and fine eating. Come try growing them yourselves.
Notice from the Interior Department Roswell office dated Sept 10 1915 to Joseph L L R McGovern of Kwoiles NM regarding contest of claim No 023018 filed Nov 25 1910 for W1 2 W1 2 Sec 23 Twp 18 Range 38 East NM P M. Contestant charges abandonment and lack of improvements and seeks cancellation of the entry unless the contestant is served and proof filed within the specified time.
Delia S. Vawter of Lucerne New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final proof on November 25 1911 for the N E quarter of section 23 in township 15 south range 8 west New Mexico principal meridian. The hearing will be before U S Commissioner B E M Love at Lovington New Mexico on October 6 1915. Witnesses named: Thomas W. Green Harden F. Green Arlando M. Ellis John T. Garrett Emmett Patton.
Vincent G. Ditmore of Loving New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to a tract described as the SW 14 Sec 12 T 16 SR 35 E N M P M in Lovington New Mexico. The proceeding before EK M Love U S Commissioner is set for October 20 1915 with witnesses John W Catchings Alver C Marshall John Scott and Warren T Lay listed.
Local notice announces where to obtain Hamer's Rheumatism and Neurology or Headache medicines at S H Martins residence on Second Street west of the Square. The ad highlights medicinal offerings and the storefront location for customers seeking relief. Including directions to the residence, it emphasizes accessible treatment options.
Beulah O Thompson of Hooks New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to perfect her land claim in NE Sec 20 and SE 1 4 Sec 17 Twp 18S R 88E NM PM. The hearing date set for September 27 1915 before DW Coleman US surveyor in charge in Knowles NM. Attending names include Summers Steve Tar r Wim DT Grimes George W Pruit all of Hobbs and Emmet Pottengister with Sept 24 and Oct 22 dates noted.
Notice from United States Land Office Roawa ll NM to Lon M White contesting Quincy M Hallmark's claim to Homestead Serial No 6278179 filed January 28 1914 SE ¼ section 18 NE ¼ section 19 Twp 18 S Range 39 E requiring answer within twenty days after the fourth publication. The contestant alleges abandonment and nonsettlement and demands service proof. Emmett Patton Register dates of publications September 10 1915 September 17 1915 September 24 1915 October 1 1915
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