Second Homestead Entries Under Recent Act
The Interior Department explains procedures for a second homestead entry under Public No. 18 of Feb 8 1908. Applicants must file in local land offices with sworn affidavits detailing former entry, loss or abandonment, and corroborating affidavits from knowledgeable witnesses. The process requires proper execution, potential rejection for defects, and possible duplicate receipts if entitled.
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Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Washington, D.C
Register and Receiver
United States
Divorce Suit Against Se lon M Owens Seeks Decree
Wallye H Owens sues Se lon M Owens in Arnolds County court for absolute divorce alleging marriage on September 30 1908 and separation September 1 1912 plus cruel treatment and lack of support for over a year. Defend by November 10 1913 or default judgment. Osburn Robinson Artesia NM attorneys. Witness A R OQuinn seal September 9 1913.
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Wallye H. Owens
Selon M. Owens
Osburn & Robinson
Artesia
New Mexico
Good Meals and Clean Lodging J. S Boyd Prop
An aged advertisement notes lodging and meals offered by J. S Boyd, proprietor, promising clean rooms and wholesome meals for travelers.
Regulation on Second Homestead Entries
The circular cites January 25, 1914 guidance and special acts of Congress. Without new legislation extending the homestead right, one entry exhausts the right and second entries must be rejected. Applications lacking exemption fail to meet acts of Congress. registers and receivers must deny with reasons and note appeal rights. All pending cases will be disposed under these rules.
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Congress
R. A. Ballinger
James Rudolp Garfield
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