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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
2
Lovington New Mexico enters second class status on February 1 1910 at the post office under the act of March 3 1879. The weekly publication serves Lovington and the Plains country.
Rev W M Beauchamp reports his brother was seriously hurt when thrown from a buggy hit by a sonaway team into an oil tank. Doctors feared possible arm amputation due to complications but he was recovering, lending cautious optimism amid other local notes.
Farmers advised to treat winter wheat seed before planting. Formalin solution, 40 percent, mixed with water, soaks kernels thoroughly to kill smut. Remove smut balls before planting. reuse solution after draining. For details contact Senator Catron or Congressman Hernandez in Washington, Farmers Exchange Bulletin No 907.
The Great Plains extend eastward from the Rockies into central Kansas and neighboring states. They feature smooth slopes, altitudes from 5000 to 2000 feet, and vast sandy deposits of late Tertiary age. Fossil bones reveal extinct animals like camels, three-toed horses, elephants, and bison, with many found in caves and preserved in museums. Geological Survey.
Last Saturday a box supper at the school benefited the actual project. A Majestic play drew crowds then boxes sold to the highest bidders. The total raised neared 30 dollars with a brief program prior to the sale featuring instrumental pieces and readings by Miss Dora Thomas Miss Bessie Laves Ruth Graham and Miss Reece.
Sam G Hardin of Knowles North Missouri filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to land described as Section 4 Township 16 8 North, New Mexico Principal Meridian. Proceedings before H Cole man at Knowles November 18, 146. Witnesses listed: Percy Andros James W Gavin Paul Cunningham all of Knowles NM Momett Patton Hegister 77.
Notice is given that Alon Steele of Lovington filed intent to establish a five year and three year land claim for SEL and Addl Hd. EB Serial Nos. with the Land Office at Roswell. Proceedings before Asa U Morton US Commissioner in Lovington on November 20.
Andrew J. Shropshire of Shiteny, Neaks filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim for NW1/4 section 10 township 155 range 3 east. Proceedings before Asa B L Morton on November 22, 1916 at Tar ington N M. Witnesses listed include William R Riker Jasper A Serrett Johnship Edward A L Shropshire Emmett Patton.
Notice is hereby given that Char lie Mo Hardin of Knowles No Mo whe on Ang tT 1:2 made Ud EL Serial No 62757 for Lots 8 9 10 45 and 34 in Section 5 Two 16 8 dh Lib AL ML Po ole has filed notice of plates to make final three wear proof to establish Cla ta toa che hatg above described before D HL Cole tan US Commissioner in his office Knowles N OM Nov et3 19176 Claimant names as witnesses Davi B Wilthoit Charles A Miller John W Reyall James Po Andrus all of Knoches SN MM Emmett Patton Register Get 4:3 Nevi 10
Sarah Thorp of Monument New Mexico filed a Homestead land claim, Serial No 025041 for the NW SE quarter and SE quarter of section 32 township 182 range, seeking a three year proof to establish the claim before Asa Eo More ton UL Commissioner at Lovington New Mexico. Witnesses listed include William A Mehillan Anibal Edington Dixie Y Musick and Lb Morris. Patten Repis: Oct 13 Nov 19.
The Interior Department announces selection lists for lands in New Mexico under the 1848 and 1910 acts. Descriptions include sections and parcels in Township 28 South Range 8 West and nearby areas totaling 599.36 acres, 437.62 acres, and 160 acres. Protests against any selections may be filed during the eligible period.
Public notice references Emmett Patton-Register with deadlines noted as Sept 22 and Oct 20 for filing before final certificate. Details appear in a damaged OCR fragment and involve regulatory action or recording process. No additional names or places are readable.
John R. Dean of Lovington New Mexico filed notice of intention to make final proof on land described in serial 62TS&4 in section 84 township 158 range 86 8 N. M. P. M. The hearing before U. S. Commissioner Asa B Mor to establish claim is set for November 22 2916 in Lovington New Mexico with witnesses Artie N. Marchman James M. Roden William Sumrald and William E Candill all from Lovington. Emmett Patton Register.
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