04 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
1
Weather across the region brings timely rains that ease road conditions and support late hay cutting. Farmers plan to break land and plant in spring, anticipating frost delays but expecting strong crops if rains continue.
The Great Northern railway funds five acre farms to demonstrate scientific tillage along its lines. Owners are paid for labor and keep the crop, agreeing to follow prescribed methods to boost yields. The aim is to prove larger tonnage can be moved to market, though government efforts seek broader farmer benefit.
Department of the Interior Roswell Land Office announces Robert N. Moffatt of Lovington New Mexico has filed for final proof to establish a claim on Lots 3 5 6 11 12 and 14 in Section 4 Township 16 5 Range 37 E New Mexico P M. Witnesses Laure A. Wilks Almer G. Loper John W. Leazer and Carre K. Hendrean all of Lovington NM. Oct 21 1912 in Lovington NM before Wesley McCallister U S Commissioner.
Fort Worth Record notes railways in the state are expanding by holding demonstration fairs to showcase new services and equipment. The article highlights efforts to attract riders and press attention amid growth in Texas rail infrastructure.
Department of the Interior notice from Roswell New Mexico dated September 26 1912 states Horace L Stockton of Lovington New Mexico filed intent to prove up a land claim under serial 025805 for a lot in section 31 township 15 range 35 east near Lovington. Hearing set before Wesley McCallister U S Commissioner November 7 1912 with witnesses Truman A Cowen Andrew Jackson Fait B Love and William Beck all of Lovington New Mexico.
Land Office Roswell announces Walter Attaway of Pearl New Mexico filed for two separate claims in Section 7 Township 19 South Range 352 West. Final proofs set before U.S. Commissioner Wesley McCallister in Lovington New Mexico on November 6 1912. Witnesses listed include Charles Cavender Willance son William J. Pruitt Nathan Roberts all of Pearl New Mexico. T.G. Fillotton Register.
A fragment instructs inventors to contact W. W. Wright, registry attorney at Loan and Trust Bridge Washington, for matters related to any patent invention. The text appears as a terse notice urging prompt written communication to the attorney.
Two residents this week, John Leazer and Edward Love, are building homes in town for winter use and future residence. Lovington builder J E Stevens plans construction, signaling continued development as landowners move to town rather than remain in rural areas.
V Gleghorn W M Smith and Jesse Clayton finish final proof on their land as stock interests run high in the area. Several local buyers have visited town this week. T M Antell sold his steer calves to Mr Cruz, two Gaines County ranchmen.
The Odd Fellows lodge has closed a contract to acquire the W.O. W. Hall and will equip it in a modern style for lodge use. The Rebeckards have purchased a piano and will dedicate the hall front for reception rooms.
Dalton Reid came up from Seminole Thursday and reports fine rains in that part of the country.
J. S. Eaves and George Robinson departed for Kansas City. A Plainview Texas party of land hunters visited recently to consider buying patented land after proofs are completed. Heavy rains kept Lovington residents away from the Roswell fair.
Readers note a surge in demand for houses to rent in the area with multiple new builds underway to address the shortfall. Landlords report quick vacancies as renters seek stability and accessibility to local amenities.
A twelve pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Iracrow. The birth record notes the parents and the unusually large newborn as announced in the local notices.
Andrew J. Hester of Levington New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish land claims to NW14 Section 17 and SW14 Section 8 Township 15 South Range 36 East N M P M before Wesley McCallister U S Commissioner Lovington New Mexico on October 19 1912. Witnesses named Wiley Whitman William E Sumurid James Hi Wheeler and Andrew Jackson of Lovington New Mexico. T C Tillotson Register.
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