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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
LUBBOCK SENDS NEARLY
$4,000 TO HoRM DISTRICT

Lubbock is doing great work ln the
way Of contributing to the storm
stricken section o. our State this
week. Uptodate nearly two thousand
dollars has been donated 10 the storm
sufferers. OF this amount one thou
sand was donated by the local Red
Cross Chapter, through their exeeu-
tive committee out OF the funds Of
the treasury; one hundred and fifty
dollars was donated some few days
ago by the school children Of this city.
The local lodge Of Elks and Odd Fel-
lows each donated 500, and the A.
r q A. NJ S75.
Thorugh the leadership Of c. r.
Parks, City Mayor. Neil Wright and
Or. Barr, and canvas Of the business
district Of our city resulted in do
nation Of $3.50 Tuesday. There are
other contributions being made daily
we were informed by the mayor. and
The total donation will e"~''' reach
the two thousand dollar mark before
the end Of this week.
The Executive Committee Of the
Red Cross say thev have left in their
treasury nearly twenty-five hundred
dollars or to be exact $4,000. And
very little Of this money being us
ed at this time. Thus they thought
their donation Of $1,000 was appro.
pirate at this time
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02

While we are helping the needy
and storm sufferers elsewhere, we
should also begin thinking about the
needy Of our own city There will
develop many cases for charitable
consideration in Lubbock before the
winter is well entered into as is al
ways the case in towns Of the popula-
lion Of Lubbock and for that reason
we bring this subject TO your mind
early in the season Last year we
hnd many cases, and there was a
shortage Of funds at the time avail
able for that work, which worked a
hardship on those who were looking
after the needs Of those unf0rtunates
who had sickness in the family and
their means Of provisions stopped.
Last year we tried TO get an organ
ization 20 handle the funds for this
purpose, and while there were sever
al club organizations which rendered
great assistance there was no where
general fund was kept for that pur-
pose.
In our opinion there should be a
central committee appointed for the
purpose Of looking into cases report
ed and see If their needs are real and
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
GEO. {. WOLFFARTH JR., DIED
WEDNESDAY EVENING

George c. Wolffarth Jr., born in
Lubbock county May i3, 1901, oldest
son Of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Wolf
farth. Of this city, died IN local san
tarium Wednesday evening at y 20,
October the lst, 1919.
The deceased, born m Lubbock
county. was one of the best known
young men in this section Of the
country Death came. following an
illness of several months. While the
deceased and his mother we're visiting
in Carlsbad. " NJ, the first part OF
the summer, he was stricken with ap-
pendicitis and underwent an opera
ton in a Carlsbad sanitarium. His
condition was such that the parents
thought best that ne be brought to To-
cal physicians for later treatment.
Some few weeks ago he was operat-
ed on the second time on account OF
complications which developed after
the first operation The best sur
gocns and physicians to be had did
what they could to save the young
fe. although hopes for his recovery
had been doubtful for several days.
Father of deceased is one Of the
best known pioneer cattlemen and
bankers on the South Plains and was
also county clerk Of this county in
earlier days Deceased is survived
BY mother and father. two sisters,
Bernice and Dorothy. four brothers,
Herbert. Irving, Dwight and Donald
Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the Meth
odist Church. conducted by Rev j. I
Griswold. pastor Of the Methodist
church Of this city. and lntermeni
made Immediately following
The Avalanche Joins with the
many friends Of this family with con.
dolence in their great loss Of son and
brother
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
WEATHER REPORT FOR THE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

The following is summary Of the
weather conditions prevailing during
the month Of September, 1919:
Maximum temperature % deg.
Minimum temperature ~ deg.
Mean temperature 7l.3 deg
Mean normal temperature 6e.l9
degrees
Departure from normal 2.ii deg.
MaNimun relative humidity 100
per cent.
Minimum relative humidity 80 per
cent.
Mean relative humidity ~ i6 pct.
Total wind run for month 1853 mi.
Normal wind run FOR September
l969 milcs
Departure from normal 200 ni.
Average hourly run OF wind 662
miles.
Number Of clear days ~
Number partly cloudy days ..
Number 81 cloudy day. o.
Precipitation FOR month So lncncs.
Normal precipitation for Septcm-
her ? ga inches.
Departure from normal 500 inches
Total precipitation Jan. /, 90 Oct
ohcr 1 1912 ln
n r. HARPER, Supt.,
Experiment ifallon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
CLOVIS LADIES BAND
ENROUTE TO FLOYDAnA

Twelve young ladies and three
young men, comprising the Clovis
band. stopped over here a few hours
Wednesday enroute 20 FlOydada,
where they have AN engagement 10
furnish music for the Floyd County
Fair. The band played several pieces
IN our city while here and received
many compliments for lis good music.
; Il Is remarkable that such good
band would be kept going in that
city on account Of receiving no sup
mort from the town. We were IN
formed by a member. that each of the
fifteen who belong furnish their own
Instrument. and pay the instructor
Who secures engagements over the
country 20 furnish music. The pro-
ceeds from these different enlaec-
mcnis IS divided among the mem.
hera This band was organised about
five years ago with thirty.iwo young
hiles of Clovis a. members. since
that time many Of the ladies have
married. moved away, etc. until they
only have twelve remaining of The
original crowd.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
CHARITY ORGANIZATION IS NEEDED
LUBBOCK WILL NO DOUBT HAVE MANY The COMING
WINTER WHO WILL HAVE TO HAVE ASSISTANCE
DEMANDS WILL Be HEAVIER THAN EVER THIS WINTER
Living Rent Etc. VIII Tax the Uncertain income Of Labor
People Who Have Not Made Provisions for Emergencies
Should Sickness Continued Bad Weather Come

the extent OF same. and contribute as
their needs demand All the churches
lodges and private subscribers could
place their donations at the disposal
Of this committee and thereby 30
great deal Of good in relieving suf-
fering that might be overlooked 9TH
erwise.
We suggest that all the churches,
lodges. clubs. unions, etc, meet and
have a committee appointed to for
mulate an organization at an early
date so that il viii be in good work
ing order before the cold weather be-
gins and the usual demands Of winter
comes upon us
This winter will likely bring a
greater demand than ever before in
the history of the town as the cost Of
living n extremely high. groceries,
clothing, fuel, etc. will cost a great
deal and those Of limited means, de-
pending upon a weekly pay check or
day labores who might have nothing
layed up for emergencies will be
placed in embarrassing circumstances
no doubt before the winter has gone
very fer
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
LIST or SUBSCRIBERS or
THE ADVERTISING FUND

Al the request II a number of cit
n ,us, we are publishing list ~ the
uuhs..riters 10 ~ Advertising Fund,
10 hs used IN carrying an exhibit
form Lubbock County % the state
Hair. and also. Y poaslSie 20 The Iek-
- alton Palace az Nrco. The sub
pcription ha. not yet been completed.
however, this ls 70 the best o. our
kn.aledge a complete list of SUB
scriptions 20 date II you have sub
scribcd. and your name has been
omitted. you will confer favor upon
this office by advising ns OF the
same Geo W. brigEs. Secy'
Percy Spencer $40. K. +. Harper
a.. Claude 3. Hurlbut 81, G. p
Maedgen $40. O. r Phillips s., T. 4.
Dysart So. X A. Holland $3.50, /.
& Ellis 81. W. A. Bowen 81, J.
Noah S.. l.. n. Simpson s., 7. b.
Duxgan IS. y. VI. Maddox So. Ros-
coe Wilson $40, II =. Miller s., J.
r Woodbridge $3.50. J. O. Jones $40,
r II. Pollard 81 so. W K. Spencer
s.. Guarantee Abstract Co. s5. J. A.
Medlork IS. viii T.. Ballew S.. Jno.
2. Lewis s.. J n Wise s., II. A.
Davidson 81 so Joe George 81. A. y.
Helber 50, :. Lester Quinn 81. X. A.
Ranakin 4 Sons $40, Lubbock State
Bank s25. ] + Hutchinson 50. G. NJ.
Bailenger IS. Lyric Theatre s.. II. 7.
Kimbro IS, Lindsey Theatre 50, +.
c. Oliver 81. s. +. Moine s., Wilson
a Spikes S5. Posey Il Penney 81. j..
l.. Chase 81. G. G. Johnson s., Rix
Furniture 4 und. Co. $40. G. Clark
Smith IS, Raleigh Martin IS, c. w.
Groliman 4 Co. $40. Chris Harwell
Grocery IS, Briggs 4 Young $40,
Farmers Natl Bank $40. Barrier Bros.
ID. G.. Co $40. J. +. Nickers So, Red
Cross Pharmacy 81. w. B. Thorpe 81,
Robinson Furniture Co. SIS, A. G.
McAdams Lbr. Co. $40. Western
Windmill Co. SIS. Cicero Smith Lbr.
Co SIS. Hunt Grocery Co. $40, Cit
izens Natl. Bank s25. Floyd Bcall S..
G. c. Jones a Co. 81. Joe Baldridge
81, W. S. Hodges a Co. s., A. J.
Hicks Blacksmith shop $3.50. c. ID.
Shamburger SIS. l.. p Hunt & Co.
$40. City Drug Store s.. W G. Bow
nan $40. Or NJ T. Council s.. Mar
tin Baking Co. s.. Geo. X. Bean. s.,
r O Pierce $3.50. II l.. Johnson s..
Texas Land 4 OIL Exchange $3.50,
G. A Holcomb $3.50. Sam T. Davis
IS. r. c. Burns s.. A. L. Harris 81,
John r. MeGee 81, Judge J. u. Moore
81. Mobiles Bros. Gro. Go. $40. Wa
pies Platter Gro. Co $40. Alfalfa
ihr Co s.. =. l.. klett $40, Fred
Spikes $40.
Total $4,000
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
USE DYNAMITE TO CLEAR
LAKE MYSTERY CASE

Police searchers will use dynamite
his afternoon in Lake Worth in an
effort to determine whether the lone
boatman who was seen to Jump over
olrd at dusk Sunday WAS drowned.
Graphing hooks dragged by motor
boats Monday afternoon and Tues
da morning failed to develop trace
of the body
The case accumulated additional
mystery Tuesday
Police investigators have beer un-
able 70 find anyone VINO knew the
man. l. r. Adair. whose name ap-
peared on letters found in the boat
from which the man is said to have
jumped
He did not seem to have any fish
ing tackle and wondered what he
was up To-" fisherman told the po-
ice: lie passed by me just after I
had let a big fish escape from my
line. The man shouted to me: You
ct that one get away. Better luck
next time Then he rowed on down
the lake"
The police intend TO send telegra-
,hic inquiries to points in New Mex
leo about the man whose name was
on the letters found in the empty
boat.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
WOULD REDUCE MEAT
PRICES IN AMARILLO

Amarillo. Texas. Sept - Re-
Gently three prominent Amarillo cnt-
tlemen made an open offer to sup
ply any retail meat dealer with
dressed meat at the rste OF &c a
pound. with the understanding that
the buying public would be asked to
pay from i2c to 20c a pound for this
meat And while at this time no deal
has been closed, making il possible
for the citizens Of this city to secure
meat 40 q ftlr price. u is understood
that several parties are negotiating
with the cattlemen and that in nll
probability such a market wsil be es-
iablished in this city IN the near Va
Mrc.
After this offer was made ranch
men IN other sections discussed the
possibilities Of such institutions. and
viii no doubt offer similar contracts
Senator John W. kendrick of Wyom-
lng. author Of the bill 10 regulate the
packers today intorsed the plan u
NE Amarillo catt|emen to supply
beef 20 markets at reasonable price.
Senator kendricl said that he would
make a study 10 determIns The fea-
tblafy n he Anar.lIo plan as M
i'on-uidc move.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
MANY PEOPLE UNABLE TO
SECURE LIVING QUARTERS

This week many people who came
10 our city with the intentions Of
renting houses so that they might
enter their children in Lubbock's =
schools returned nome without secur-
ing same. Many Of the towns on the
South Plains are unable to take pro-
per care OF the increased number Of
pupils in their schools Therefore
they are coming to our city seeking
places TO live.
There are few rent houses in the
city at the present time, but some
thing essential to the place is miss
my in the general run Of rent houses
left. Some are without water, while
many are those in number which
could by the expenditure of few
dollars be put into condition to oc-
cupy, that are not SO at this time
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02

having the calf, because ii is our Sc
cret," she admonished. We'll, we are
going to make candy, so / will close
with a sticky kiss for you Send me
some flowers if possible"
These letters we're sent to "Oliver
Adair, Cisco" in August.
l.. p Adair, for a number Of
months was an employe Of the Avail
anche in the mechanical department,
resigning his position to go to his
family at Plainview. n NJ. He aft
erwards worked in print shops in Ros-
well and Lovington, n ~, and dur
ing this work in Lovington, he be-
came involved in trouble on account
of his radical political views, and
statements he is alleged to have made
in regard 10 the Government during
the war, and IL is also alleged that he
attempted to wreck the linotype ma
chine Of the Lovington paper, and il
Is probable that the case referred to
~ the article above is in connection
with this
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02

The following letter written by
Mr. & Z. Maedgen, who is president
Of the Security State Bank and Trust
Company Of this city and is also a
member Of the Agricultural Commit
tee. Texas Bankers Association;
Lubbock, Texas. Sept 20, 1919.
To the Bankers. 7th District,
Gentelmen
Texas Bankers Association.
While do not believe that there
IS any combined effort being made
10 iepress the values Of farm pro-
ducts below the cost Of production
vet the recent decline in the market
on the grains pro olueed in the Pan
handle and West Texas hrs practi-
cally brought abort this condition.
At the present Il ne the farmers are
being offered sl2o0 q sl4.OO a ton
in the head for Milo Maze and kafir
Corn-two Of our essential crops
and they are paying from $500 TO
g6 90 a ton 10 gather these crops.
These prices leave the farmers only
about one-half what they should re
ceive when measured IN proportion 70
the value Of other necessities Inc
farmers have produced thtse civPs
on high cost values and should re-
ceive. q, least $500 ton net, after
paving the cost % harvesting The
result Of these low prices j. that
there Is now q tendency upon the part
Of the farmers 20 gather only such
parts sf these crops as they actually
need and then 20 turn livestock INTO
their fields n this Is done u viii re-
snlt in an enormous waste.
Il is my opinion that immediate
action should be taken 10 conserve
and protect our large gram crop. eth
or for Increased values. which are
sure 20 come. or for the production
OF more beef. pork. mutton and poul-
try on the farm n the farmers IN
this section do receive 4 reasonable
return. on a basis Of the nigh cost Of
production. FOR their grain crops
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
LOCAL BASEBALL FANS
GET WIRE REPORTS

Much excitement has been dis
played in our city this week regard
ing 20 possible outcome Of the Texas
Baseball Series. which was played by
Fort Worth and Shreveport Sever
al Of the baseball fans Of this city,
contributed 70 fund, TO pay for
reports on the games By Western
Union Thus Lubbock received the
news that Shreveport won the Texas
series in yesterdays game, few
minutes after il had finished
The Worlds series commenced yes
terday between Cincinnati and Chica-
go. playing the first game at Cincin-
natti Wire reports are also being
received here on these games. Gin
c'nnatti won in the first game played
~ the Worlds Series. played at Gin
cinnatti Yesterday. These fans pro-
pose TO get wire reports ~ the Sun
JAY game, by each play
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
CHARTER SECURED FOR
TOYAH VALLEY Rl. COMPANY

Austin. Texas. Sept 20 Articles
~ incorporation OF the Toyah Valley
Railway Company. with heaaquarters
at Maverick Springs, Culbertsou
county, wore approved today by the
attorney generals department. capt
al stock $3.50. 600 This corporation
proposes 20 construct a line Of rail-
road from Orla, on The Santa Fe IN
Reeves county. in q southwestcrly d.
ieclon 20 the holdings of the Toyah
Valley sulphur Company, at Maver-
ck Springs. "a distance OF seventeen
m ies lncorporators Seaton Keith.
San Angelo. j. a. Daniel. Ben Pal
mer. of Pecos. and others.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
LUBBOCK OFFERING BEST
MARKET FOR COTTON

In conve alton with several par
ties who are n position TO knOw the
cotton market. Sis week we find
3 hat Lubbock Is frriug the best
merket for cotton o. any place in its
territory. This week there has been
about eighty bales ginned in our city
and about s1ty Of this amount were
sold directly after ginning. The
iowest price recorded this week in
our city Is thirty-thrce cents. and the
highest paid this week for strict mid
ding was thr,y-three and one-half
This morning middling cotton sold on
the grounds for 33 - per pound.
other places in this territory are pay
ng about 32c per pound. as we have
been told
Our citizens are making use Of
he Government Cotton Classer, and
are getting results.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
SAILOR WITH MUCH ExPER-
IENCE VISITS SOUTH PLAINS

Teddy Poore. formerly resident
% the South Plains. where he lived
for more than ten years. has recently
returned to this country after six
years experience as a sailor. Teddy
made thirteen round trips across the
Atlantic in the last two years. and
has seen nearly every port in foreign
lands and spent some time IN all for
eign countries Teddy says "of all
the countries that have ever seen or
been in like the South Plains the
best and had rather live here than
my place on the globe Teddy has
been visiting with old acquaintanees
IN Terry county for a few days. also
with his little son in East Texas. He
will stay several days in our city Wis
ting with friends and may make this
place his permanent home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
DECLARES WASTE IN WEAR
AND TEAR WILL KEEP ROADS

Every foot of public highway in
Texas could be permanently paved
md maintained out of the waste in
wear and tear 20 the transportation
sqa pmert 81 The public Il there we're
means ~ capital.z.ne this waste a.
O. Baldwin. manager of the good
roads amendment. declared IN a re-
cent address az Austin.
in mhstanfiaflon OF his state
men.. BALDWIN used Travis County as
an example. showing $4,000 ESQ
would pave and permanently main
tair every foot 0f road IN the coun-
ty. AZ 8 per cent interest, q would
REQUIRE Approximately SGST 600 a
year to pay the debt in ten years
This amount would be saved IN the
operation of motor vehicles Of thc
county alone. he declared
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
TROY MAN BUYS FINE
LUBBOCK COUNTY FARM

c. 4. Bass. of Troy. Texas, who
has been in our city for several days
prospecting. bought fine one hun
dred and sixty acres farm near the
Canyon school house and viii move
to Il in the near future to make his
home. Mr. Bass was accompanied
here by Mr.. Little, Of Troy, who re-
turned home today
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
r. r. MAYS SAYS FISHER
COUNTY IN FINE SHAPE

r. + Mays. OF the Barrier Bros.
Dry Goods Store, Of this city. who re-
turned last Sunday morning from a
short business trip TO Fisher county,
looking after his property interest,
says thai county mas the best Of pros
poets for gathering a large yield Of
cotton This season There are also
good crops Of raize and kaffir and
other feedstuff.
Mr. Ways also visited o short time
in Dallas while away returning from
that place.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
MANY ARE INJURED IN WRECK
NEAR FOARD CITY

San Angelo. Sept. 30.-Ten or
twelve persons were injured in
wreck on the Orient northtbound pas
senger train Sunday, according to
belated news reaching here. The
wreck occurred near Foard City.
Three coaches and the engine ten
der were turned over. No one was
reported fatally injured.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
ERIC PoSEY WILL SOON
RETURN TO LUBBOCK

Information has been received here
that Eric poscy i hack on American
fo|l and win BE- discharged soon. Tie
sill visit some ~ the northern cities
FOR a few weeks. after which hc VIII
ruturn % l.ubboch. 20 make hls hons
lfaln
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
J. w. STRATToN AND FAMILY
LEAVE FOR EXTENDED WISH

J. W. Stratton left this morning
for Tiaban. y NJ. where he goes 70
look after his property interest. Mr..
Stratton viii be in that town a few
days, from there he will 20 to Ark
ansas 70 join his wife and baby, who
also left this morning for a visit with
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Stratton viii
probably be- out Of the city several
months
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
LORENZO COMMUNITY GATH
ERINc COTTON CROP FAST

Since the pretty dry weather start
ed the first of this week, people all
over the country are rushing cotton
gathering. At Lorenzo Wednesday
there was twenty-five bales ginned
and sold. while many bales were
brought in the two preceding days.
The highest price paid this week at
Lorenzo was 32c
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
ABILENE MEN STOP HERE
ENROUTE TO ROSWELL

b. + Bennett, Secretary of the
City Of Abilene and Judge Overshine.
County Judge, of Taylor County,
stopped over Tuesday Of this week in
our city. These gentlemen were en-.
route 10 Roswell, y. NJ, 20 attend q
meetinv Of the Ozark Trail Associa-
ton which will be held there the lat
ter part Of the week
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
CLAUDE MEplocK IS
RACK m UNITED sIAfts

=. A NoilarI i IN receipt ~
l1lgrrnn from hh Ion. Claude. uhp
hll heen with lh1 e1p1i|I|HnaIl
InIre8 II TIanla lnF sonl Tins. IhaI
~ "a. halI Il a. uH|IlI N|.I|.. a41
4nn|I ~ t.-<A&<4.I <aaa I'@ni@
~, tssa s|'h ~ He'rf 'slH'f ''s'H
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-02
MRs. MEDLocK's FATHER sER.
ioustf I'LL At HENRIETTA

M J A Noilook reffeei wont
from relatives A Henrietta hat her
father. g hT|Hei. Ma dangerously n
and adNIsTd a. Al onl9 proceed Al ne
bedside M lefI aaI IhuniAf. and
nlnImaI|nn IInm her since arm |nn
|heIs D Ihal ha land|I|un y aneAsns
"a