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Evening journal., 1919-05-19

east wind that was blowing in from
the ocean. In eight minutes the plane
had faded out OF sight, even out of the
vision OF watchers on signal Hill, six
hundred feet above the ocean.
Long after he had disappeared from
view the news of Bynham's mishap
was flashed out by wireless. Com
mande Grieve, who will operate and
receive messages from ships at sea-
should any be met in the lonely waters
over which they pass-sent no messages
to land. The fliers previously had an
nOunced their abandonment Of the
original plan to swing southwark into
the steamship lane just below the ISL
and Of Newfoundland in favor Of a
dash straight to Ireland
The weather, as best 10 can be
Judged by the observers here, will be
favorable for the first thousand miles
u the journey. Such wind as there
Is out at sea will be with them. add
ing its slight speed TO the rush OF the
plane itself Commander Grieve had
the advantage OF four or five hours or
the sun 10 get his bearings and 10 ac-
custom himself 20 the use OF sex
iant and compass in the throbblng and
swaying machine.
Night will be shorter actually, II not
seemingly 20 tho Venturers as they
speed eastward. for they are travelling
In the same direction In which the
earth turns The Sopwith heads direct
for the southwest tip OF Ireland The
navigation can be approximate only be-
cause Of the difficulty Of making any
sort OF accurate observations in the
speeding, gust tossed plane.
III we strike Ireland anywhere we
will have found our mark" Commander |
Grieve said-before the start, IN speak |
ing Of the difficulties ahead Of him. III |
we hit England instead, we merely will |
be nearer home.
Twenty Hours for Dash.
lIawker calculated he would reach |
The Brookland airdrome about twenty |
hours after the start, that is, today,
Greenwich time, or about 10 In the |
Newfoundland time. II Is be-
lieved probable here, however. that he |
will either land in Ireland after a long /
and trying flight or reach Brooklands |
Oh a AAAtii ANAil AlhhAf ~ hNh N'hhA'A /
may be encountered in The second thou |
sand miles Of his flight.
Very little chance is held out for the |
aviators should the single motor fall
them Both are clad in so-called nom
suits. but these admitted some
water at the neck and sleeves during a
short test. Air bags about the chest
and shoulder blades are relied upon to
support the men.
They carry in the fuselage OF their
craft a 1lmsy collapslble boat which
they may or may not be able 20 launch |
II their plane settles in the water. If |
they adhere TO their intention OF flying |
north of The steamship lane they have |
very little chance Of rescue even 4
should they successfully free their lit |
He boat in time TO get away from the
vhirl and suction of The sinking plane.
Their wireless. reaching $50 miles, may
transmit a call 20 some steamship out |
n sight around the curve Of the earth.
'ut unless they know their position ac-
uratey II l. doubtful yhether they
would be rescued IN time. Much will
epend upon the length OF time that
heir plane will float, which in turn is
dependent upon the amount Of gaso-
inc still remaining in the tank when
hey fall
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Evening journal., 1919-05-19
Hawker Overdue, Glory
or Death Flyers Reward
IContlnued from FIrst page. )

n S dmcuty making
Broohland Field
other plane
the weight resistance peed
of i6 miles hour there the inward atia
lion of deed accomplished waiting avator
reliable
ability iawker the skill
their
history OF
Evening journal., 1919-05-19
Ar MINISTER'S MEETING

The Rev. Joseph Y. Irwin, pastor Of
the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
is attending a meeting of the Philadel-
phia Baptist Ministers Association, in
Philadelphia today
Evening journal., 1919-05-19
Y. p. S. C. e. MEETING

The monthly business meeting Of
the Y. p. 5. c. E. Of st. Pauls NJ. E.
Church, will be held tonight, at the
home Of Mrs. Charles Greenhalgh, No
$40 North Franklin street.
Evening journal., 1919-05-19
INCOME TAX BLANKS READY.

Form iOil flduciary income tax re-
turn blanks are now ready for distri-
button at the internal revenue branch
office in the Federal building.
Evening journal., 1919-05-19

In the Want Ads are advertised daily
excellent positions for Office assistants
and stenogrsphers.
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starchy rice powder (Poudre de Riz)
to make 1t stick. White lead posons
the skin and rice powder turns into
gluey paste that encourages en-
iarged pores. blackheads and rice
powder pimples. The specialist who
makes this improved powder uses a
medicinal Ingredient that doctors use
to heal the skin. In fact. this new
powder helps to prevent and reduce
enlarged pores and pimples. II ia also
astringent, discouraging fabbiness,
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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
BROTHERS MEET AFTER
rs YEARS SEPARATION

After twenty-six years separation
j. L. Graves and his brother, w. T.
Graves. met this year. j. l.. has been
a resident Of this city for a number
of years, while w. T. spent number
of years in Arkansas He moved
back to Texas however. last May, and
located in Foard county, near Crow
Ell. but is not intending to make that
'hls permanent home In fact he is
out here now. looking around for a
place that he can buy. on which to
reside in the future.
Just few weeks ago during se-
we're electrical storm a bolt Of light
ming struck the house in which he was
living and shqcked him considerably,
from the effects of which he has not
yet fully recovered. being slightly
paralyzed in the left leg. and his
hearing slightly impaired.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL MEET WITH COMMISSION
ERs COURT TO DISCUSS ROAD PLANS
THE QUESTION Of BONDS WILL Be Investigated
Lubbock County Could Have the Best Rosd the Plains and
There is No Reason That We Should MOI. High
ways Demand Good Roads.

neighborhood Of the canyon as being
very fine for the purpose Of surfacing
the roads and as there is an abun-
dance Of this dirt ii will make the
expense of surfacing roads here much
less. than in counties where this is
not available locally
II is the general opinion among the
leaders in road Improvement that the
bond system is the best for the build
ing and maintaining Of roads and the
easiest way to pay for them.
This matter will be thoroughly dis
cussed however, at the meeting Of
the Commissioners Court on the Sec
ond Monday in next month, and all
parties who may feel interested are
respectfully requested to come and
be with them, on this occasion, as il
is the desire Of the court to know
how the people feel about this matter.
As for the Avalanche we are sure
that better roads are very badly
needed. and hope that plan may b
worked out that will result in the i'm
provements Of our highways.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
HAPPENINGS IN LUBBOCK
COUNTY 3s YEARS AGO

We have for some reason OF other
made an investigation, probably for
the ease Of our curiosity, into some
OF the instruments that were first
filed for record in Lubbock county.
Some Of these records are more Of a
curious finding. illustrating more
perhaps the vast advancement made
in this country, than any other arti-
cles or similar articles.
Do you know when the first deed
was filed in Lubbock county and
the number Of acres that deed trans
ferred title to, or the consideration
involved? The first deed made on
land transferred in Lubbock county,
was made by Thos. X. Ferguson,
transferring five patented sections Of
Lubbock county land to J. H. John
son and the consideration was 80
cents per acre. or about one thousand
dollars for the five sections and filed
for record in Baylor county (Lub-
book being a part OF that county at
that time) July the 25th. 1881, or
thirty eight years ago, by Joe Wood
year, clerk at that time
The first case filed in the District
Court of this county was made in
June. 1891, or 2s years ago. by J. d.
Caldwell. against J. f. O'Harrow, by
George c. Wolfforth. Clerk. 1t will
be known that Mr.. Caldwell is now
citizen Of this country. and was for
merly in the grocery business in this
city, and that George c. Wolfforth.
then county clerk. is now the presi-
dent Of the Citizens National bank.
Since that case was filed. there has
been 1861 more put on record, or an
average OF 45 per year
You probably didn't know that
Frank f. Wheelock and Miss Sylvia B.
Hunt. bought the first marriage IL
cense in Lubbock county December
the sth. 1891.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
r. d. BENSON DIED SUDDEN
LY MONDAY AFTERNOON

r. ID. Benson, well known cattle
man of this country, died suddenly
last Monday afternoon about 1880
O'Clock, at his ranch about two
miles south Of Shaliowater. The
cause given as being acute indiges-
ton.
The deceased has not lived in this
county more than three years, COM
ing here from Fort Worth, where he
had made his home for nearly TWEEN
ty-five years. although having exten-
sive cattle interests on the South
Plains for many years before he
moved to make his home here. He
was railroad man. or telegrapher by
profession, having been employed in
the dispatcher's office on the T. 4 P.
railroad in Fort Worth for several
years before coming here.
Besides his wife and little two-year
old son. Donald Lee. who survive the
uettdScu IS Oeoikt DsHS'hf ofHeo'
son, also a cattleman of this coun-
try. two step-sons, Henry and David
Benson, Henry living here and David
in Arlington. H.. and daughter, Mrs.
John Lynch of Detroit. Mich, and
brother-in-law. Ralph Stewart. all Of
whom are here today to attend the
funeral services which will be held at
the home this afternoon, conducted
by Rev. J. B. Cole. and interment to
be made Immediately following in
the Lubbock Cemetery.
The Avalanche extends the deep
est sympathy to the members Of the
family in their hour of loss and sor-
row.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
GRAND JURY's REPORT
FOR JUNE SESSION

Hon. w. r. Spencer. District Judge
We. your grand jury for the June,
1919. term OF court, beg leave to re.
port. that We have spent five days a,
the beginning Of this term of court,
and this day. in the investigation Of
crime in our county.
We have thoroughly investigated
all matters brought to our attention
having before US all witnesses from
whom we deemed Information could
be procured and have found four fel-
ony indictments.
Further than this. we have not had
sufficient, evidence TO return other
indictments, and there being no fur.
ther matters before us, requiring our
attention at this time. we beg to be
finally discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
George NJ Boles. Foreman.
July 2s. 1919
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN
REVIVAL CLOSED SUNDAY

The revival meeting Of the Cum.
berland Presbyterian church of this
place. which closed last Sunday even
ing was great success from a
standpoint Of aroused enthusiasm
among the membership. Rev. ID. J..
Reagin. evangelist Of Loudon, Tenn.
who was here to assist Rev. Collins in
the revival, was good forceful
preacher and made many friends
while here. The "victory Singers"
were a great help "a the success Of
the meeting and were appreciated
very much by the cons segat;on. Rev.
Collins says; "The success OF the
meeting is in part due to the cooper
alton Of the different pastors Of 9TH
cr churches in Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

A movement is now on foot for
better roads in Lubbock county. The
Chamber of Commerce has accepted
an invitation Of the Commissioners
Court to meet with them Monday,
August the llth for the purpose Of
discussing road bonds and other mat
tiers pertaining to the betterment Of
the condition Of the highways in this
county
Lubbock. as stated before, is on
several important highway routes,
and il behooves US to get the roads in
order for the heavy travel that is
sure to come this way when the high
ways have been properly logged and
marked. Counties all over the State
Of Texas and in other states are i'm
proving their roads, and Lubbock
County cannot afford to lag behind
in the matter of road Improvement.
The general lay of the land in this
county is very favorable to the
building Of good roads, and expert
road men have examined the soil and
pronounced the white dirt in the
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
POTTER COUNTY PRISONER
ATTEMPTS TO END LIFE

Onie Turner, a prisoner in the
Potter county jail, made an unsuc-
cessful attempt Tuesday night TO end
his own life. Turner was transferred
to the Potter county jail some time
ago from Randall county and is being
held on a murder charge and for lu-
macy.
Early in the night other prisoners
noticed that Turner was acting in an
unusual manner. and knowing his
case, watched him. II was soon
learned that he was making an at
tempt to end his life. In some man
ner he had secured handle from n
tin drinking cup. and with the sharp
edge Of the instrument cut an artery
in his arm. After he had completed
the work he retired and no doubt with
an idea that in short time he would
die from the loss Of blood.
Upon making the discovery the
prisoners went to windows and call
ed for help The county health OF
ficer was summoned and after work
ing some time left the patient rest
ing. At this time il is not thought
that the wound will prove fatal.
though Turner would have been dead
had not the other prisoners learned
his intentions
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
PosToFFIcE LOCATION WILL
CHANGE OCTOBER FIRST

c. r. Mailer. formerly OF this city,
has been awarded contract for erect
ing a building for the postoffice and
the same is to be ready for occupan-
cy by the first Of October Plans
have already been drawn and ap-
proved and actual construction work
will begin at once on the building,
which will be located on the lot ad-
joining the Western Windmill build
ing on South Cedar Street. The
building will be 2s i-2xi25 feet,
modern and furnished with up-to-date
fixtures. The contract for lease OF
this building is for a period Of five
years II will have a modern front
and revolving collapsable doors, such
as are found in the public buildings
in the cities
The moving Of the postoffice was
occasioned by the owners of the
present location being unwilling 10
continue the lease az the former
price, and also that the present build
ing is not large enough The new
building will contain between seven
hundred and thousand square feet
more floor space.
The moving Of the postoffice to
this part Of town will no doubt create
building spirit in this locality, and
several other buildings will likely be
erected at an early date.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
IL YEAR OLD BOY ACCIDEN-
TALLY SHOT LAST SUNDAY

The ~ year old stepson. A. p
Cunningham, of Mr.. Lowe, and
grandchild of Cunningham. well
known farmer living about Is miles
southeast of the town Of Brownfield
was accidentally shot with thirty
thirty rifle, bullet penetrating the
stomach. last Sunday afternoon at
the home Of Jack Bryant. well know
cattleman of that county. The acci-
dent happened while the Bryant boy
and the Cunningham boy were scuf-
fling over the possession Of the gun.
The body was buried Monday aft
ernoon in the cemetery at Pride. in
Dawson county.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL OVER
RULED IN REYNOLDS CASE

A hearing OF the motion made foi
a new trial in the case of the
State Of Texas versus Florence Rey.
nold's of Canyon, charged with the
murder Of her husband and which
was tried in this term Of court, result
ing in a verdict Of guilty and assess
ed punishment Of five years in the
State .Penitentiary, was heard Mon
day morning Of this week A cross
examination of the jurors who served
in the case was made. After this
Judge Spencer overruled the mo-
ton.
We understand an appeal is being
arranged. to be tried in the Court of
Appeals and that the defendant will
be released, awaiting the new trial,
after furnishing a bond Of $4,000.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
SEVERAL SALES MADE ON
RANCHES AND CITY PROPERTY

W. n Vaughn has recently pur-
chased the five room dwelling Of J,
r. Tom in this city and will move the
building to his farm near Badger
Lake Mr.. Tom will build another
residence.
Joe Powell has also sold his home
in this city to Lon A. Mullican Of
Ellis county, who will move here in
time to enter his children in the
school
Claude Denton recently sold his
ranch and cattle. and purchased nine
hundred and sixty acres from W. II.
Flynn. lbcated about a mile and one
half south Of this city. Mr.. Denton
also bought the residence property
Of Mrs. Dees in the west part Of
town. and moved his family here
Tuesday Of this week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
SEVERAL MARRIAGE IL.
cENSE ISSUED RECENTLY

The following is the names to
whom license for marriage were is-
sued recently. a. shown by the Clerks
record; Johns A. Stsffsns. Ida A.
sshiIlinE; Claude y. rhlpps and Susie
Aysfstt; Walter 4. kImhrelI and Mas
isssls bewens n l.. slaughter and
Miss katherine kasnesi; chas. G.
nfe~a and N'ss fs<sis Galnnl Iiash
wslde A,shasl and N.ss N+fss= My
nsrrspi
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
SAW FOURTEEN AND HALF
INCHES RAIN ON PLAINS

!. NJ. Shafer. who has been resi-
dent Of the South Plains country for
twenty-nine years. has a remarkable
knowledge Of the growth and devel-
opment Of this section. II will be re-
membered that Mr.. Shafer was edi-
tor of The Herald for many years.
The recent rains. particularly in the
Lockney country. have been unusual
ly heavy. However. Mr. Shafer states
that nineteen years ago Plainview IL
self was under water. one rain having
registered fourteen and one-haIf in
ches.--Plainview Herald.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
c. A. WALTON BUYS
LAND IN ARKANSAS

G. A. Walton returned this week
from a trip to Arkansas. Mr.. Wal
ton purchased 120 acres Of land in
that state thirteen miles from Hot
Springs. and he expects to move
there with his family this fall. after
he has finished gathering and market
ing his crop. He says he expects to
engage in the poultry business large
ly when he gets over to that country.
Mr.. Walton says he travelled over
eight hundred miles while he was
gone. but saw no part Of the coun-
try traversed that equaled this for
crops.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
GRANDPA X. r. SPARKS
IS sESIoUSLY ILL

For the past two weeks grandpa
X. r. Sparks has been very III, and at
this time Is considered in a very ser
ious condition. with very little hope
Of recovering. Ills three sons have
been summoned 10 his bedside and
two. VIII Sparks Of Crystal City.
Texas. and John, % near Seminole.
Texas. are here now and another son
from Arizona. u expected In esey
day.
Grandpa IL now "a ysan of sss
and u afflicted ellA @A.- ,;.-Assslelsns
term oli felix's pnsumon|s'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

Washington, July 26.- Philip
Thompson. year old son Of John
West Thompson, an American citi-
zen. was kidnapped from his fathers
ranch thirty miles from Mexico City
and is being held by Mexican ban
dts for / 500 pesos ransom. the State
Department was advised today.
Urgent representations have been
made to the Mexican Government. Il
was announced.
The bandits took n horse and re-
volver from the boy before taking
him from the ranch. and they were
said to have threatened 10 execute
him unless the ransom was paid.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
A FINE PEACH TREAT
BY MRS. 5. 5. RUSH

Mn. S. 5. Rush brought the Avail
anche force fine treat Of delicious
peaches and apples the latter part Of
last week. The fruit was very fine.
and Mrs. Rush extended most cor
dial invitation 10 come out, there Is
pl.nty rsre where they came from. 7"
Mr.. and Mrs. Rush have very fine
orchard and have an abundance Of
fine fruit this year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
ELDER LYON MAKES CLOSING
ADDRESS At PLAINviEw

"The Challenge of Africa" Is the
title Of the address that Elder Lyon
ef thls city. win deliver At the clos
ina of the Epwerlh League confsr.
eaes of Hale county, that has been
lr assslen Ia risinsisv for a few
days, Rev. Lyon lefs here wsinss'
49, : -l&-.-.--.-. -..A Iii A..hs. h,s "A
afss Wednesday nlsh,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
TASK or GRADING
TEACHERS PAPERS BEGUN

Austin. July 2s.--GradinE of en-
animation pspsu Of more Than 5000
applicants for State teachers cerilil.
Gates was begun hy the State nesnl
of Normal Examlnsn hers today
rhss estimated that several week.
vIll b. devoted ~ lhs lask
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
HUDsPETH SAYS FORM STABLE
GOVT. IN MEXICO BY ARMS

Washington, July Military oc-
cupation of Mexico by the United
States was advocated by Representa-
tive Hudspeth. Democrat. Texas. in
an address today in the House.
He urged withdrawal of American
recognition Of the Carranza govern
ment. and said American troops
should be kept in Mexico until a sta
bic government had been established.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
RENT HOUSES BEING
OCCUPIED FAST NOW

This week rent houses in Lubbock
have been more in demand than any
time, for many months. One man we
converscd with Wednesday afternoon
who makes il part Of his business to
rent houses. says that he had rented
twelve places the first three days Of
this week. and had many more want
ing places.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
REV. LYNN COMES HOME
BECAUSE OF ILLNESS

Rev. c. 4. Lynn Of this city. who
has been in O'Donnell conducting a
revival meeting several days in the
past. on account Of q throat infection
was forced to come home this week.
Rev. Lynn reports a very successful
meeting at O'Donnell and in case he
RECEIVERS soon he may return and car
~ the meeting on a few days.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
r. NJ. MeCOLLUM DIDN'T
SELL LUBBOCK HOME

Last week. on account Of an err
ror in information furnished us. we
stated that r. NJ. McCollum had sold
his home in this city to DR.. Bates,
when we should have said that he
had sold his half section Of land near
Shallowatcr to Dr. Bates.