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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
2
A notice announces JOHN EILAND and J M MORIELAND as candidates for sheriff and county clerk in Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries. The brief items emphasize party primary action and candidate status.
The State of New Mexico to Charles L Moore and all unknown claimants. Defendants are notified suit has been commenced by Sophia Walker Harris in the District Court of Chaves County. The object is to quiet title in the described property.
The notice concerns Water Right No. 2605 attached to the NE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 6 Township 13 South Range 26 East N M P M in Chaves County New Mexico. Defendants must appear by February 10 1920 or judgment by default will be entered. R D Bowers of Roswell NM is attorney for plaintiff. Dated December 27 1919. J S Massie Clerk of Court G S Massie Deputy.
The article lauds Massie for efficient service focused on county and public interests. It notes his prior term, preparation for the role, and suggests strong support within the Democratic party with little if any opposition to his renomination. It implies he will serve another term.
The Record announces J S Massie as a Democratic candidate for Chaves County Clerk, praising his ten years in the office including chief deputy service under Ballard and prior clerk experience in Texas. Roswell resident for sixteen years, Massie is described as courteous and well acquainted with county clerical work. A separate notice to R C Horner reports Rockwell Hardware Company’s suit for 349.17 dollars, with attached property in Lot 1 Section 4 Two 11 S BR 24 in Chaves County, and a required appearance by Feb 11 1520 or default judgment.
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