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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
EDITOR TOOK COUNTRY
DRIVE WEDNESDAY LAST

The Avalanche editor accepted a
seat IN Commissioner p. Won Rosen-
hurg's Super-Six last "Wednesday in
company with Judge J. n. Moore, L.
o Burford. II \. Talley and VI +.
Merrill. for drive 10 Woodrow
school house. and look over a pro
posed new road that is to be opened
up from Slide 20 Woodrow. We
stopped first at the splendid farm
home Of J. v McCarty. where we
enjoyed fine Watermelon and in
vited him TO accompany us over the
proposed road. which he did We
passed on through lanes and down
section lines passing many acres Of
fine crops. I'll we reached Slide. In
that section Of the county crops
have suffered some for rain especial
~ the late feed crop. and the range
conditions are not altogether ideal.
The proposed road viii furnish an
outlet to quite a number of farmers
who are at this time compelled TO
either drive a long way out of che
way or else through farms and drop
gaps. which are not satisfactory 70
those who have to go through them
or the feIlow~that owns the farm or
fences.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

The capturing Of two United
States aviators by Mexican bandits
and the holding Of them for a ran
som of $4,000 has brought on more
serious trouble with the Mexican
government II something is not done
20 protect American subjects IN that
country, and that quickly
The ransom was made up by prom
inent border ranchmen and sent 70
the place requested that the release
Of the aviators might be obtained
without harmful results to them, but
United States Cavalrymen we're at
once set in pursuit Of the bandits
and the following from the Associat-
ed Press wires report today that
Captain Leonard Matlack Of the
Eighth Cavalry has captured two
Mexicans believed 70 have been i'm
plicated in the capture Of Peterson
and Davis. This information wss
brought 10 the border by an Amcri-
can cavalry sergeant and a gard Of
enlisted men who returned to the
Rio Grande
After securing the release u Lieu
tenant Peterson Monday night. Cap
tain Leonard Mstlock escaped with
Lieutenant Davis without paying the
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

An enthusiastic meeting Tuesday
evening Of the City Council and Of
ficials Of the Chamber Of Commerce
was held for the purpose Of investi-
eating figures, estimates and plans
offered for the paving Of fifty blocks
in this city, compiled and offered for
their consideration by David Dren-
nan. vice president and general man
ager of the Ellrod Engineering Co.,
of Dallas, who was present at the
meeting.
The purpose of the meeting was
mostly for the benefit of the city
council and members of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, as to the feasibil-
ity of submitting to the people an
election for the issuance of bonds.
and making an acquaintanceship with
engineering companies. The fact
that the figures, and plans offered
by Mr. brennan, caused much en-
thusiasm among the members pres
ent, is evident because special
meeting was ordered to be held at
the Chamber of Commerce office in
the Court House, Aug. 26, or Tues
day evening Of next week.
The petitions which have been cir
culated by members Of the Chamber
of Commerce, testing the opinion Of
the citizens, property owners and
others interested, was incomplete at
the meeting Tuesday evening This
necessitates further investigation by
the city council, as the officials of
the Chamber of Commerce promised
to have the petition complete, ready
to be submitted to the council. spe-
cial meeting was ordered for next
Tuesday evening. At this meeting,
representatives Of different engi-
neering companies. will be present to
again submit estimates and plans.
The Council having made the ac-
quainnnces Of r. G. Caraway. pres
ident Of the X. G. Caraway, Engi-
neering Company. also of Dallas It
is now assured that two Of these
companies will have their men pres
ent.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
NOW IN PROGRESS
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Rev G. A. Klein, of Memphis.
Tenn, arrived last Saturday morn
ing. accompanied by his singer. Mr..
Bccknan. and the first service Of the
revival began at eleven o'clock Sun
day morning.
Evangelist Klein is a forceful gos-
pei preacher, and is delivering some
strong addresses, to large and atten-
tive congregations His manner Of
address is peculiar to himself and
the general public is becoming more
and more interested as the services
progress, and the indications at this
time is favorable for a sweeping re-
vival in Lubbock. such as has not
been seen for wears.
Each service is preceded by
splendid song service by large
choir composed of members Of the
several church choirs OF the city. un-
der the leadership Of Mr. Beckman.
He is also training junior choir
which is lending strong assistance in
the musical program.
The services are being held in the
Methodist church. which has been
well ventilated and provided with
electric fans which makes the large
building comfortable.
An urgent invitation is extended
to all to attend. This large building
has a great seating capacity and will
hold many more people than have
been attending. Fin the building at
each service. and lend every assist
ance possible TO make the revival a
great success.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
TWO FORMER LOCAL BOYS
HELD AT DALLAS FOR THEFT

Clyde Anderson and Fred CARR
gan. two young men, who until a
few weeks ago were working in this
city, are now held in custody in the
Dallas jail. charged with theft.
Anderson, while mere. was en-
ployed by Martins Bakery, in the
fountain department Carrigan. we
understand. worked for a local tailor
shop. About the 7th OF this month.
the boys left for Dallas, apd about
the same time, .3s automatic pis-
tol. several pairs of underwear. some
shoes and etc. was missed by the
Furnishing Store Of L. f. Hunt Of
this city, who reported the loss 10 lo-
cal Officers. In turn. Marshal Nit
chell. wired the captain Of the secret
service about the boys. and soon af-
terward a wire was received by Mr.
Mitchell from the captain. stating
that the boys were detained in the
Dallas jail. awaiting for his disposi-
ton. lie also stated that he had
found the lost goods in the posses
sion Of the young men.
In response to the massage re-
ceived, Marshal Mitchell left Tuesday
morning for that place. to make dis
position Of the men. Mr.. Mitchell
will he gone about three days. we
understand.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
WANT POST FOR LEGION OF
WAR VETERANS HERE

Recently We have conversed with
several ~ the boys. who were IN the
army. during some Of the hardest
times. when they did without water
and food FOR several days and waded
in the mud in France These boys
are now wondering II some plan
could not be adopted IN Lubbock
that they could gather and talk Of
old times The hardships they un-
dervent in France Is not such a ser
ious natter to them now and they
long again % gather and talk of their
experiences Everywhere IN places
Of less importance than our city, a
Post was established for the War Vet
erans The boys would meet as a
social event
We are sure Lubbock county would
back the boys and help IN making Of
their success Of the Post Mr. Noone
at the Farmers National Bank Of
this city. formerly a captain in the
army and T. T. Lokey, formerly a
Lieutenant in service. are both anx-
ious for the Post and express them
selves a. being willing 20 help in
any way reasonable TO secure the
Post for Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
I.57 INCHES RAIN FALLS OVER
SOUTH PLAINS TUESDAY

The official regist,- at the Agri-
cultural Experimental farm Of this
county. shows that Tuesday night Of
this week a rain Of 157 inches fell
over this county The faces, or rath-
er countenances Of farmers over the
different sections Of the county show
that the rain was ge6eral; that grain
which is now in the bloom and cotton
would be benefited to an amount
hardly estimatibe in dollars and
cents.
The rain came in time to assure
farmers Of this country in gathering
a great harvest: fully developed grain
viii also result from this latter rain
Grass will now have time to make
another growth and give plentiful
time for maturing before frost.
Word received from men. return
ing from the north. south and west
report rain as far as Amarillo. north,
Clovis west and Brownfield and
Sweetwater, south The rain was
reported to have been heaviest in the
Brownfield territory Some report
ing about three inches. The rain
was reported to have fallen lightly at
Crosbyton and this side for a short
distanee Al.hauoh thev had "a nice
shower.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
ONE MONTHS PREMIUM RE-
INSTATES WAR INSURANCE

Mr. Noone cashier Of the Farm
crs National Bank OF this city. has
recently received application blanks
and literature pertaining 60 the re-
instatement Of the War Risk Insur-
ancc, which many Of the boys have
let lapse by carelesness and etc,
since they were discharged from the
army II is now plan Of the Gov
ernment to re-instate this lapsed in
surance, by receiving from the in
sured only one months premium in
advance, with the regular monthly
premium. Their plan can be better
understood in this matter by reading
the following, which was taken from
a part of the literature sent to Mr.
Noone:
"ln every case where reinstate-
ment, in whole or in part, Of lapsed
or cancelled insurance is desired, the
insured shall file with the bureau of
War Risk Insurance a signed appli-
cation therefor, and make tender of
the premium for one month (the
grace period on the amount of in
surance TO be reinstated. and also Of
the amount Of at least one months
premium on the reinstated insur-
ance In cases where the insured de
sires to convert his lapsed term in
surance he shall make tender of the
premium for one month (the grace
period on the amount Of term in
surance to be reinstated and con-
verted, and also Of the first premium
on the converted insurance.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
CRosBYToN PRISONER HUNG
HIMSELF SUNDAY NIGHT

Whkie C. Colts. charged with the
crime Of committing assault upon the
person Of Miss Onie Hughes, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Hughes, Of
the Cone community, Saturday even
ing. August 2, and held in the Cros-
byton jail. awaiting the opening OF
the Special Session Of District Court,
to hear the evidence, hung himeslf in
the Jail sometime during Sunday
night, by using his belt and bed sheet
tied to part Of the jail fixtures.
Much excitement has prevailed
over the Cone community since the
committing Of the crime, and the
prisoner was brought to Lubbock
County Jail last week and held until
Sunday, when Sheriff Mitchell, Of
Crosbyton came after him and placed
him in the Crosbyton jail to remain
over Sunday night.
On account Of the excitement over
the country, a special session of Dis
trict Court was called by District
Judge W r Spencer and was to
have opened session Monday morning
Of this week This would have been,
possibly. the first special session call
ed in the history Of the 72nd Judicial
District.
Prosecuting Attorneys Gordon b.
Mcclure and W II Bledsoe, and
Judge Spencer, were enroute to Cros-
byton Monday morning and had got
ten a few miles out Of the city, when
they were overtaken and told the
news Of the prisoner hanging himself
The Crosbyton sheriff lives about
one-half mile from the jail building
and the body Of the prisoner was not
found until about eight o'clock Mon
day morning. or rather, when Sher-
ih Mitchell sent word to party to
carry breakfast to him.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
JNO. r. MCGEE is APPOINT
ED FOOD ADMINISTRATORS

In accord with the nationwide
campaign now being carried on to
rid the country of profiteers, Lub-
book County this week commences
its preparations. A.request received
this week from Federal Food Admin
istrator for Texas, F.. A. Peden, that
county attorney, Ino. X. McGee,
again accept the position Of county
Food Administrator, which place he
held during the war period and re-
leased January the lst, this year.
The first official act Of Mr. Me.
Gee. will be the immediate appoint
ment Of Fair Price Committee.
This committee will be an extra legal
body without power to summon wit
nesses or fix prices. II is REQUESTED
however. TO ascertain the cost prices.
determine fair margin of profit,
and If retailers are in excess of what
the committee regards a fair price
TO have published its list of fair
prices. reporting to Federal Admins
traitor for review.
The Fair Price Committees have
an additional FUNCTION 10 that exer-
cised during the war. in that they
also provide for analysis and inter
pretstion of prices on boots, shoes.
and clothing, or the necessities Of
life. The committee viii compose Of
the following:
One retailer of groceries. one re-
taller Of dry goods. one representa-
tive Of organized labor. one repre-
sentative Of the housewives, two or
ihree from the general public and
,ne wholesaler. The chairman Of the
viii be selected from the
II viii also be the duty
n the County Food Administrator
10 sit with the committee as an Off
,ial Of the Federal Food Adminlsia-
hon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
WICHITA.SLATON Oil co.
SELLS 2-ACRE LEASE

A deal was made recently which
resulted in several men of this city
being boosted financially. The
Wiehita-Slaton Oil Company, which
was organized some time ago, by To-
cal men Of Slaton, and also a few Of
this city. sold to the Texas OIL and
Refining Co., their two acre lease in
the northwest Burkburnett pool. for
consideration of about S450.0O0
This Company was only capitalized at
$4,000. and yet have valuable leases
in the Breckenridge territory. Thus
stockholders Of the company should
receive about So for every dollar in
vested.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
FORMER LUBBOCK YOUNG
PEOPLE WE'D AUGUST 20

A number Of Lubbock people have
received during the past week invita-
tions to be present at the marriage
Of Mr.. Leslie Faw and Miss Mona
Elliott. at the home Of Rev. and Mrs
j. L. Elliott. her parents. at Olney.
Texas. August Goth. Rev and Mrs
Elliott resided in Lubbock a number
Of years while he was pastor OF the
Cumberland church at this place and
Miss Mona and Mr.. Faw are both
known well by a large number Of
people here. They win make their
home in Caddo. Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
AN ENTHUSIASTIC PAVING MEETING
CITY COMMISSIONERS AND DIRECTORS OF CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE MEET WITH EXPERT ENGINEERS
PAVING, PLANS AND MATERIALS WERE DISCUSSED
Another Meeting Called for Tuesday Night August 26 to Go Fur
ther Into the Details of This
Very Important Matter

II is now very evident we find,
from conversing with members OF
the city council, that after a success
full meeting next Tuesday evening,
that a special election will be called
by the Council TO submit to the peo-
pie their vote upon the issuance OF
bonds This of course would take
at least sixty days, from the time
called until the election would be
held, as we understand from investi-
cation. That the special election is
assured Of being held, is also evident
because il is now the opinion Of the
Council that the contract for the
paving will be let, to some Engineer
ing Company at the meeting next
Tuesday evening, Of course with the
that the election is
favorable Which the City Council
and Chamber Of Commerce is fully
assured will. be as evidenced by the
unanimous signing of the circulated
petition.
We were unable to find out the
figures that were estimated by the
Engineers and given to the Council,
but the fact that they are in the
best of mood regarding the propo-
sition, establishes in our minds an
opinion that the cost will be entirely
satisfactory.
Btulithic, asphalt, concrete and
brick, are the materials which have
been suggested by the Engineers
with whom they have talked At the
present time the material to be
used in fixing our streets has not
been decided upon. We believe that
the best opinion so far has been made
for bitulthic. while some suggest
that brick would be the best. others
asphalt and concrete. This. also will
be definitely decided upon at the
special meeting next Tuesday even
ing.
o boy. won't it be GRAND
and g-l-o-r-i-o-u-s feelIn'" to ride
over smooth, clean streets in Lub-
bockl
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
ATTENDING REUNION or
HEDCECOkE'S AT CANYON

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hendricks and
family Of Junction. Messrs. Oscar
and OTIS Shearer and their sister.
Miss Faun Shearer, Of Mason. arriv-
ed here last Sunday and stopped
over at the home Of Rev j y. Cole
Monday morning they we're accom-
panied to Canyon where they will at
tend the reunion Of the Hedgecoke
family TO be held there this week. by
Rev. J b. Cole and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. r. Haynes and their son. X.
b. Haynes. editor Of the Lynn Coun-
ty News. Of Tshoka. and his daugh-
ter Jsunita. The trip was made TO
Canyon IN cars and they viii prob
ably return here today OF tomorrow.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
cLEBuRNE MAN BUYS A. n.
cLARK's CANDY BUSINESS

u. II. Meador. of Clehurne. Texas,
has recently purchased The buslnps1
Of the A. a. clarkt Candy Company
Of this place. We understand lhal
M MeadnF viii move 10 Iuhhoek ln
TIE near future 10 maks be rsFma.
mani Lsma. sad asisl.lh = s.la.AA.ll
candy hu1|ne1s Ia lha lGulieff' ~
ga emplefsa "A Clshsms wllh he
n a "A IsaAl Co
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
REV. ROSS HAS HELD
SUCCESSFUL REVEALS

Rev. ID. c. Ross. preacher in charge
of the west Lubbock Mission. says he
has held revival meetings at Joe
Stokes, Lynn. and Pride and in the
three meetings has had thirty-five
professions and thirty additions to
the Methodist church. He gave US
the following schedule Of date that
he VIII hold revivals during August
and September.
Grovesyille begins Friday night of
this week; Woodrow the Fifth Sun
day in August. Carlisle first Sunday
in September. Rev. Townsend. Of
Wilson. will assist in the meeting at
Carlisle.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
AMERICAN CAVALRY AFTER BANDITS
PURSUE THEM FAR INTO INTERIOR OF MEXICO AND CAP
TURE NUMBER BELIEVED TO BE IMPLICATED
EARLY SETTLEMENT WITH RAILROAD MEN EXPECTED
Director Problems Concerning the Demands OF the
Railroad Men With President Wilson and Expected Sat-
isfactory Adjustments Will be Made Soon.

remainder Of the ransom, amounting
to $4,000. Captain Matlock return
ed the money to H. NJ Fernell, the
Maria banker, who brought the ran
som here.
According to newspaper reports
the United States wants the total
amount Of the ransom delivered to
the bandits. whose trail is being pur-
sued in Mexico by American cavalry.
Early Settlement with r. r. Men is
Expected.
Early action to settle unrest in the
ranks Of railroad employees who have
demanded new wage increases is
forecast.
After lengthy conference with
the representatives Of the six shop
crafts. Director General Hines went
to the White House to discuss with
President Wilson the problems fac
ing the administration.
Mr.. Hines promised the shopmen's
leaders that he would give careful
consideration to all the facts pre-
sented and would endcavor TO reach
final decision in the near future,
indicating that he win order into ef-
feet any changes IN the wage scale
without referring the demands to a
board Of investigation
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
BRADLEY BOUGHT ThE
woLFFARTH BUILDING

:. NJ. Br=a,sy has iusi closed a
deal for the George G. Wolfforth
brick building adjoining the Bradley
Auto Sales Company building on the
west Consideration $4,000. Mr..
Bradley bought this building for hla
own use and i now occupying same
with hln auto business.
Mr. bradley has been real success.
ful In business since loeailne In
Lubhoek, and has hecn foflunaie IN
nleklna .ul aame r.al haraslna Ia
real estate, enc u which Il lhls deal
fha property u well lagalei and
biz bargain a lAs price
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
LUBBOCK SHOW WINDOWS
ARE SHOWING SKILL

This week. particularly, We notice
a great improvement on the already
good show-window displays in our
city. This adds a great improvement
to general looks Of the city and we
wish 20 congratulate the parties who
are taking the pains to prepare these
displays One window we want to
speak Of. is the City Drug Store.
which is showing. not only good ad.
vertisements for their business, but
a disiinct touch of the artist
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
PRoTRAcTED MEETING TO
BEGIN AT IDALOU

Rev. c. +. Lynn authorizes us to
announce that the protracted meet
ing at Idalou viii begin on the fourth
Sunday in this month, in taber-
naele. Rev. A. d. Hendricks. pastor
at Lamesa, will do the preaching and
A. Lynn. Of Dallas will conduct the
singing. This public is cordially ia.
vited 10 attend.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
TWO PEACHES WEIGHT
POUND AND TWO OUNCES

T. p. Gibson brought us fine
treat n cnnteloupea Monday and also
brought two vey fine peaches, grown
In hls orchard on hia place half a
mile south ~ the town section Thess
i've peaches weighed one pound ani
tN6 o1nepS r. asid a Vas iFpm
seeding lree. sad the peach has a
yeFY isl|elaus nafnr
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
THE ADEHOLTs GIN rs
BEING MOVED TO sLAToN

The old Adeholts gin. which has
been closed down for several years
has been purchased by Slaton people
and the building and plant Il being
moved 90 Slaton. where Il viii be put
In running order for the coming cot.
lon season.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
}. A. WILSON HERE FROM
BREcKENRIDcE THIS WEEK

J. A. Wilson is here this week Wis.
ting his family and looking after
business matters. Mr. Wilson says il
IL dry and hot IN the Breckenridge
countr, and much Of the wheat crop
ls wasting ln the fields on account of
scarcity ~ lahor.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

Ths yaesney msae N lLs fiFs %.
nallmenl y this city, ~ che realena
l|on ~ Marx Lonf, truck driver. u
nov helnf filled ~ lack fahbs
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Wild Life of AdirOndncks
Appeals to PhiIddeLphidns
Scores of Vacationists From This City Already
Haze Answered the Call to Health in
q Happy Hills


When tourist asked of we'll
known Adirondack hotelman toward the
close Of last summer why the region is
so popular among residents Of Phila
delphia he "said something" to use
the vernacular of the street.
"Whv." exclaimed he. "I have been
going about this region now for the
,no,,in .n fua,, "In p,, ,;IoJah;e 7. snons os
Ieope t,,eu I'm nua nI'a.nst ns ,,,,,orons as
~ VIZ aosI "''
! 'nose 'loih ave" ho'A ''s
Were the gentleman TO VISIT the
Adirondacks this summer the chances
are ne would ma II even more dlincu't
to determine the preponderance OF so
lourners from New York city over
those from Phiily IN the neart OF
the happy mus. Inc amnity or fhiia
delphlans for the Adlrondacks mas never
been satisfactorily explained ana PROB
ably never VIII De, put by the lndis
putable hotel register, 1t exists, and tins
season s advance bookings indicate that
u is stronger than ever before. i'hlia
delphians are leasing camps ana cot
tages; Philadelphians are making reser =
vations at the hotels and Philadelphiaps
without number are writing to inquire
ABOUT the motor routes into ana out OIL
.he nuii vhuo'h couhus. iohi aip"ns
to Plattsburg, from the shores of Lake
Champiain to the Saranac and st:
Regis lakes, the great playground OF
the people will teen with thousands of
Vacatlonlsts ana prominent among them
will be the hourly increasing delegation
from the Quaker City.
park AIways ponu,ar
r,
me popuhrl.S OF 'ne huironoacks n
am1ng soJoufners from rhiiaoe.pnla IN
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the ruins of old Fort Frederick and
Fort Amherst.