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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

3

Lovington News Reports Growth and Local Moves

Lovington progress continues with households moved from Knowles to the ranch, a house brought to town on the east side, and a thriving merchants scene. W.G. McArthur arrives as general manager, plans to relocate his family, and new Lovington structures rise as old shops shift to the Ford Garage area.

Billie Wilks Knowles Lovington Steve Crosby T. C. Ivey Plains Texas W.G. McArthur People's Mercantile Co Carlsbad Lovington Mercantile Co Messrs W. (. Howard Charlie McDonald Lee Haywood Paulsday San Angelo Texas Seminole Midland

Death of Mea M. V. Currie Shocks Texas Plains Community

Mea M. V. Currie dies suddenly around 3 30 am while visiting near Gowan, aged 72. A former missionary to Indians and Alaska, she lived on a near Gowan claim, stock market thriving, with Rev. L O Cunningham conducting the funeral after her brother arrived from Iowa Park Texas. Hoge Currie of Terrell Texas and Mrs M E Woolwine of Blacksburg Va survive, along with a sister.

Leader W. B. Hamilton R. H. Williams A. Ragel Lovington P. S. Bennett Knowles Missouri G. H. Hoge Iowa Park Texas Ed Oliver Carrizozo E. D. Oliver el Paso White Mountains Don

Cord of Thanks From Friends for Kind Assistance

A note of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who aided in ministering to a sister and friend and for flowers. Mentions Geo. Huge, G. Fl. Gowan, and Mrs. F. J. Robinson who returned from Las Vegas New Mexico reporting Grand Chaplin selection at a meeting of the Eastern Star. Also includes playful local notices about blacksmith repairs and advertising sales.

Geo G. Fl. Gowan F. J. Robinson Las Vegas N. M Fastern Star Charlin

Death of D. H. Watkins Near Lovington After Illness

D. H. Watkins died at his Lovington area home last Thursday night following a two month illness. He had surgery in Roswell, returned home a month ago, and declined despite efforts. He was 69, survived by a wife and several children, and requested burial arrangements with Rev. L. O. Cunningham. Funeral was held at home then at the cemetery as cold weather kept many away.

D. H. Watkins Lovington Roswell LO. Cunningham Tle Watkins Plains Tie

Lovington Opens Indoor Photo Gallery for Progressive Teachers

Local Lovington plans a photograph gallery alongside other Progressive teachers. Lumber for the building is on the ground, and Mr Tracy Kerdron of Oklahoma, long a resident, has been busy outdoors but will soon film or display indoor views once the gallery is ready.

Lovinton Tracy Kerdron Oklahoma Firshing Todak Hims

Davis Returns to Dallas After Brief Furlough

Mr A Davis is reported to have returned to Dallas after a brief furlough or absence. Details are sparse with no official statement from his employer.

Mr. ©. A. Davis Dallas

County Officials and District Officers Listed

County Clerk Alr O Quinn and Assessor Roy Waller of New Mexico are named along with Probate Judge W B Robinson for New Mexico. Dist 1 L A Swigart, Dist 2 C E Mann, Dist 3 Wati comprise the commission.

Alr. O'Quinn New Roy “ Waller New Mexico L. A. Swigart C. E. Mann

Voters Called to Register in Precinct 10 Election

All qualified voters in precinct No 10 are asked to visit the office of the U S Commissioner at Lovington to register for the general election on November 7. A Jackson J SnEaves and A B Morton Board of Registration.

U. S Lovington A. Jackson, J. SnEaves and A. B. Morton Board of Registeration

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