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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02
A Valuable Relic of the Middle Nine
teenth Centuru
(BY LESTER P. SMITH

Relics Of the past are few and fai
between They are very precious Il
the owners and are interesting tC
others as well as them. We have be
fore Us Texas Almanac for 1865
and "Emigrants Guide to Texas.
Published in 1869 by the Galveston
News, and possession of our fellow
townsman, DR.. J. c. Guest. This rel
ic is getting pretty old, its pages turn
ing yellow and its leaves about TO fall
from its binding. says the Lockney
Beacon.
The almanac department is a guide
TO gardeners and planters, telling
them what to plant each month and
how to cultivate same. II tells the
farmer when to plant his cotton, corn,
oats. etc. II relates to the gardener
how to plant his vegetables. and to
the fruit grower of the planting and
care Of trees.
The book tells of having looked
over some copies Of "The Consttu-
tional Advocate and Texas Public Ad-
vertiscr," published in the early part
of 1888 at Brazoria by W d. Antony.
editor and proprietor The first copy
contains the recommendation Of GER
tain gentlemen for the office Of Brig
adier-General. ordered to be elected
by convention and the Ayuntamien-
10 Of the precinct of Brazoria OF
which Henry Smith was president.
Among the names recommended are
John Austin. ESQ. and VIM. II Whor-
ton, the former being the successful
candidate. Among the ADVERTISE
ments were a notice of runaway
negro. boarding house was for sale
by Mrs. Jane H. Lang. (the widow
Of General Lang still living near
Richmondl The schooner "Wild
Cat" is occasionally mentioned as
arriving at the port Of Brazoria from
New Orleans, bringing New 0rhars
papers from one to two weeks old,
and New York papers from three
weeks to month old In the March
number there is a tribute to the past
L. s. Indians
Another number of the Advocate
contains what is known as the Bexar
Remonstrances, an address to the
Legislature Of the states of Coahuila
and Texas This document contain
ed seven columns and enumerates
very forcibly the grievances that the
people of Texas were suffering in the
consequence Of their connecting with
Coahuila and having the seat of gov
eminent so far remote that il was al
most impossible TO attend to the
wants of the people. Some few Of
the grievance were, the lack Of
schools. there being only one school
in Bexar tSan Antonio) and the
teacher received only twenty-five dol
lars per month and that was paid by
the pupils. altho the town had been
established for one hundred and for
ty years. being established in 1893
complaint that no person except he
that be born on Mexican territory
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02

time fuse explosion one hundred feet
about the forts. The gas. being heav-
Ter than the air. Il would slowly set
tie. and each containsr would bring
absolute death to every living thing
for q space Of an acre The German
peace delegates knew about II when
they signed the armist,ce. How they
got the information nobody knows.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02
F. }. EVANS DIED HERE
WEDNESDAY or PNEUMONIA

r J. Evans. Division Superintcnd-
ent on the Slaton Division Of the
Santa Fe died at LOCAL ssnitarium
last Wednesday following very Sc
we're case Of pneumonia. He was
brought here on special train sew
eral days ago. being in a very bad
condition when he was brought in.
The remains were shipped TO Topeka.
Kansas, for burial.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02

~ allowed two representative in the
State Legislature when they We're en-
titled to four by reason Of the in
creased population since the last APP
lpointment.
The almanac contains an account
of the Convention of lS36-the Dee
laration of Texas Independence. The
names, ages, birthplace and former
residence of all the sgners of the
Declaration were given.
The origin Of the Lone Star Flag
is given as follows:
THE origin of the flag of the Re
public of Texas is not generally
known. In 1886 when the little demi-
state, of sparce population, declar-
ed her independence and aspired to
an association with the great family
of nations, it became necessary to
adopt system Of national flags, the
recognized symbols of national indi-
viduality. The late COMMODORE Haw-
kins, of our navy suggested the naval
flag. which was subsequently render
ed conspicuous of its successor, Com
odore Moore The national standard
OF Texas was suggested by President
Burnet; but owing to the peculiar
circumstances of the country, the
want of a press, etc, it was never
fully promulgated. II consisted of
an assure field with a golden star cen
ter. A more simple. appropriate.
significant. and distinct emblem could
hardly be contrived. 1t is worthy Of
remembrance.
Speaking of the price Of land the
almanac says that previous to the late
unfortunate war. (the Civil War the
price of land was steadily increasing.
and sold from twenty TO fifty dollars
per acre, but after the war il sold for
a tenth part II was not common
thing for the best land to bring only
five dollars per acre, with all i'm
provements There were hundreds of
thousands Of acres that could be
bought at the nominal price Of TWEEN
ty-five to fifty cents an acre.
In describing the divisions Of Texas
it describes our plains as follows:
PANHANDLE Extending north
to the parallel of AZ IL degrees with
the Indian Territory Of the United
States on the east. and New Mexico
on the west. This portion Of Texas.
embracing some twenty thousand
square miles, is said to have but few
inhabitants at present. The east side
adjoining the Indian Territory. is rep
resented as being an excellent farm
ing country, while the west part adj
joining New Mexico, is believed to-
be barren and only suitable for graz
ing"
Quoting some Of the prices are
Bacon II to Is cents; fresh beef.
to 6 cents; chickens. 81 TO $3.50 per
dozen; eggs II to Is cents per doz-
en-; butter 10 to 10 cents per pound;
sheep about one dollar apiece; horses
$4,000 to $4,000 piece; common
mich cows, $1,000 to $1,000; stock
cows. 81 to So; oxens $50 10 $40 per
yoke. Quiet a little difference from
the prices Of today.
There is list Of newspapers Of
the day and the politics Of the ma
jority are conservatism. The prices
OF newspapers were much higher than
they are today. The rates on the
Galveston News at that time were
Daily per year SIC; Tri-Weekly sl2,
and weekly So. An advertisement on
the editorial page cost double the
price Of one elsewhere.
In giving the name Of the exeeu.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02
First Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching services a. m. and
6 p. m.
Christian Endeavor 5:l5 p. m.
We will have all our services Sun
day according to Mountain time, and
extend to all cordial invitation to
worship with us.
T. r. POLLARD. Pastbr
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02
CHURCH NOTES
*<+++++++4.+++++++++++++,
Presbyterian Attention.

Let everyone make special eff
fort 10 be present at Sunday School
next Sunday morning. The vacation
is over Superintendent
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-01-02

Now that we can have more sugar
again We don't seem to care so awful
much about il.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
LAWMAKERS MAKE GOOD TIME OVER
 BROADPASS TRAIL

A telegram received by the News this afternoon from Representative J. w. Dunn, who left Nenana in company with Representative Ky deen for Juneau, by way of the Broad Pass trail, stated that they had arrived at Talkeetna at 3 p. m. on the 18th; Anchorage on the 14th, and Seward on the 16th, in plenty of time to catch the Alameda, which is scheduled to sail on Tuesday, February IS.
 Messrs Dunn and Rydeen left Nenana on the train Saturday morn ing, February 9th, and expected to make the Riley creek roadhouse the same night, driving their own dog teams. The train reached the end of steel shortly after noon and the travellers appear to have made good time over the trail, which was new to both of them.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
LAW RES|S1ERS ID BE PUNISHED
 DEP0RT ALIENS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.--Sena- tor Wesley Jones, of Washington, introduced a bill in the Senate to- day to punish all persons urging resistance to the law or change in the government with five years imprisonment at hard labor or a fine of five thousand dollars. Also Aliens convicted of a violation of the laws as outlined above are to be deported after having served their sentences or paid their fines.
 The senator also introduced a new resolution for submission to the states, of a constitutional amend ment granting woman suffrage.
 The resolution is identical to one recently rejected by the Senate,
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
COONEYS CELEBRATE
 THIRD ANNIVERSARY

Three years ago today, MT. and Mrs. M. J. Cooney landed in Nenana and almost immediately opened a trading post and roadhouse on the waterfront. They came down from Fairbanks on the river trail, Mrs. Cooney making the trip with Mail Carrier Calhoun, and her husband following with a freight outfit.
 Nenana was then little better than a desolate waste, and there were but very few people besides the small staff of the Alaskan En- gineering commission at Nenana.
 They have watched the town grow since and have helped largely in building it up to what it is now.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
CORFU NOW RESTORED
 TO NORMAL CONDITIONS

CORFU.-Now that the Serbian government and civilian refugees have returned to their native coun- try, this little island off the Greek coast, to which they were driven by the Austrian invasion, has re- stunned it's pre-war appearance.
 Accross the harbor, however, is solemn and mute evidence of the terrible misery and privation suffer- ed by the Serbian army and popula- tion in their tragic retreat of 1915. On small, grass-covered island, now called by the natives "the island of the dead", are several hastily made cemeteries where are buried thousands of victims, soldiers and civilians alke, who succumbed to starvation and disease in the headlong flight of the Serbians three years ago.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
MOTHER HALEY PASSES
 BEYOND AT FAIRBANKS

Mother Faley, a well known old lady of Fairbanks, was found dead in her cabin yesterday in the upper town by Father Munroe. The old lady was seated in chair and must have been dead long time, as the body was frozen when found.
 Mrs. Faley, who was known to all Fairbanksans, was very devout Roman Catholic and was, for years, a regular attendant at early mass. Father Munroe missed her at mass Saturday morning and went over to her house to see if anything had happened, and found her dead
 No arrangements have, as yet, been made for the funeral.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
PACKERS GIVEN
 WAGE INCREASE

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Federal Ar bitrator Judge Alschuler, who was appointed to arbitrate the differ ences between the employers and the packing house employees, has decided in favor of the latter, and recommends ten per cent raise raise of wages for all packing house employees.
 of wages for all packing house em- ployees.
 The raise is to be retroactive to November 10th and they are also get time and a half for overtime after eight hours work, effective March End.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
SH|PYARDS WILL
 REOPEN 0N COAST
 WEDNESDAY MORN

SEATTLE, Feb. 1.-The ship yards at Seattle and Tacoma, it is announced, will reopen on Wednes- day, re-employing men at the gates.
 They deny that the open shop plan will be adopted, and state that the wag scale prevailing prior to the strike will be in effect at the yards.
 The men have been expecting the shipyards to make just such a move, but they have made no statement as to any action they intend to take to offset the move.
 It is believed that a coast con ference will be held today at Port land, of the district Metal Trades Council, to consider the question.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
''WH|SKEy" JACK GASLOW HELD
 FOR MURDER

Deputy Marshal Hagen received a telegram yesterday from the Juneau district, making inquiry of a woman 0 fthe underworld known by the name of Lulu, and also for particu- lars concerning John Gaslow, also known as "Whisky Jack".
 The woman had never been in Nenana or in this district, but Gas low was employed by the A. E. C.. some time ago as a teamster in the camps around Nenana and at the Heppy end of the line.
 It is reported that Gaslow killed a woman recently at Juneau by strangling her. The woman, whose name was Myra Schmidt, and who also was known as Molly Smith and Molly Brown, had been intimate with Gaslow. Her body was found in a cabin, and the authorities believe that Gaslow, who disappeared rather suddenly shortly before the finding of the body, is guilty of the crime, ana he was accordingly arrested at Skagway yesterday morning. As yet he has made no statement.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB
 MEETING TOMORROW EVE

Announcement is made that the Tuesday Bridge club will meet at the home of Mrs. Alexander Fowler, on First street, near c, tomorrow night Members who are unable to be present are requested to send a substitute.
 The meeting has been called for eight o'clock sharp, and those ar irving late will be fined.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
NAVAL LOSSES OF
 ALLIED NATIONS
 DURING THE WAR

PARIS, Feb. 17.-The figures given of the French naval losses during the late war place them at 10000 tons; England lost 55O,OOO tons; Italy 76,OOO tons and America 17,500 tons.
 The French losses consisted of four battleships, four armored cruis- CTS, one fast cruiser, fourteen de- stroyers, eight torpedo boats and fourteen submarines.
 The composition of the losses sus- tained by the other nations is not available now.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
HONOLULU IS OPPOSING
 GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

HONOLULU. - The Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, basing it's action on the results of federal con- trol experienced here, has sent to Washington protest against government ownership and operation of the commercial wireless and cable systems connecting Hawaii with the mainland.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
MARGARET DERBY
 MRS. HANOI NOW

A post card from San Diego, Cali fornia, dated January 18th and ad- dressed to William Rodigkeit, of the Tavern Cafe, received in Nenana on the last mail, contains the news of the marriage of Miss Margaret Derby to William Hanot.
 Mrs. Hanot is we'll and favorably known to great many Nenanaites, as she was formerly the cashier at the Tavern Cafe. MT. Hanot is also we'll known to dwellers in the Panama valley. He worked in part nership with his brothers Alexander and August on Pedro creek, in the Fairbanks mining district.
 Their many friends here will, no doubt, be glad to hear of the we'd ding and wish the newlyweds all kinds of luck and happiness in their future life.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
MASONS TO GIVE BALL
 WASHINCTON'S BIRTHDAY

Elaborate preparations are under way for a grand ball, to be given by the Masonic Order at Fairbanks, at the Masonic Temple, on Washing toms birthday, February 22.
 Admittance to the dance is by invitation only, and large number of invitations have already been sent out.
 Masonic dances come very rarely and are always eagerly looked for ward to iith great pleasure by Fairbanksans.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
PEACE CONGRESS ID TAKE UP IHE
 RUSS QUESTION

PARIS, Feb. 17.-The Inter-Al- lied peace conference will now turn its attention to the Russian question and make an effort to solve the problem confronting them in regard to that country.
 It is now time for the acceptance of the invitation of the Allies by Russia and for starting an investi- gation into conditions in Russia, but the conference has not been ad- vsed of what action Russia will take.
 The supreme council may invite the Russian factions to initiate direct negotiations or name commissioners to meet the opposing factions.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
FAIRBANKS YOUNG FOLKS
 HAVE ENJOYABLE DANCE

A dance gotten up for and by the young folks of Fairbanks took place at the Odd Fellows hall on Saturday night.
 Roy Lund's orchestra supplied the music for the dance, and the young people had a great time. The dance broke up shortly after midnight.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
SPARTACANS ARE
 ON 1HE RAMP PAGE

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-According to reports received in this city today, the Spartacans have overpowered the locSl military forces at Gelzeinkir- chen, a small town of 10000 in- habitants, in the province of Vest phalai.
 They plundered the city, blowing in the doors of houses by means of grenades.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
BUTTE STRIKE IS
 NEARLY OVER NOW

BUTTE, Feb. 17.-The city has practically returned to it's normal condition today and there are no evidences of. any disturbances or other happenings due to the strike.
 The number of miners returning to work is larger today, although the strike has not been officially declared over, it has practically ceased to be.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
FEDERAL CONTROL RAILROAD BILL
 NOT ACTED 0N

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The House Interstate Commerce commit tee has decided not to hold hear ings at this session of Congress on the bill to extend the federal con- trol of railroads for five years.
 There are many opponents to this bill in Congress and throughout the country.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
FAIRBANKS RED CROSS
 COMPLETE THEIR WORK

With the completion of the gar ments intended for the use of the refugees in the war torn countries, at a meeting held at the library Saturday evening, the activities of the Fairbanks branch of the Woman's Bureau of Red Cross have now ended.
 Arrangements are being made to send the garments Outside in an early mail.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
FORMER MILL MAN
 DIES IN SEATTLE

A letter received in Fairbanks on the last mail tells of the death of Pete Viborg, formerly head scaler at the Independent Mill, and later of the Port Blakely Mill company.
 The death took place December IS, diabetes being given as the cause of death.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
GERMANS IO QU|I
 LITHUAN|A AND
 PC[tS 10 OCCUPY

BERNIE, Feb. 17.-According to a report received in this city today, Germany agreed to evacuate Lithu- ana and will take immediate steps to withdraw her Tenth army now garrisoning the province.
 Polish troops will replace the withdrawn German troops in the evacuated territory.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
FAIRBANKS DENTIST
 IS RETURNING SOON

In wire to friend in Fair banks, Dr. P. s. Whitney, the well known dentist of the upper town, says that he and Mrs. Whitney ex- pect to leave Seattle for Fairbanks on February 26th. They expect to come in by way of the Chitina trail.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

PACKING HOUSE WORKERS GET WAGE INCREASE
SEATTLE StHPYARDS WILL REOPEN ON "WEDNESDAY
LOUIS FORSBLOOM
 CALLED BY DEATH

Louis Forsbloom, more familiarly known as "Louie, the Horse," died this morning at the St. Jospeh's hospital at Fairbanks. Death was due to heart disease.
 Louie had been suffering from heart trouble for some time past, and was ailing for many days pre- ceding his death.
 He is a member of the Moose lodge, who will make all the neces- sary arrangements for the funeral.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Bob Kelly arrived in town Satur- day evening with some stock for freighting supplies for the A. E. C.. to the warehouses on the Nenana- Fairbanks line.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
U. s. ATTORNEY PRATT
 ON TRIP TO TOLOVANA

Assistant District Attorney Harry Pratt left Fairbanks on Saturday on an official trip to the Tolovana country.
 Mir. Pratt expects to be away for several days. He is making the trip with dog team.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
DR. MYERS LEAVING
 ON SHORT TRIP SOON

Dr. R. R. Myers, we'll known dentist, expects to leave Nenana for Fairbanks on a business trip, on next Thursday.
 He expects to be back in Nenana to resume business on Monday, February "A.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
GERMANY ACCEPTS
 ALLIED TERMS

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 17.-Ac
 cording to reports received in this city today from reliable sources, the Germans have accepted the terms laid down by the Allies for an extension of the armistice, and it is expected that this will now be done.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
HOUSE APPROVES
 RAILROAD BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The House Committee on Appropriations approved the bill carrying an appro- priation of fifty million dollars for government operation of railroads in the States.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Sylvester Howell arrived in Ne mana Saturday evening, but left this morning in company with c. N. Banks for his saw mill, down river.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Jesse Brown, of the stewards de- partment of the Commission, was a passenger for Fairbanks this morn ting.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Frank Bishoprick is Nenana visitor, he having arrived in town Saturday evening.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Joe Burns, of moving picture fame, was a passenger for the upper town this morning on the auto.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17
TEMPERATURE

As reported by the government
 observation station, Nenana
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Neuans-The Gateway to Mckinley
 National Park.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

xsnana, Alaska's Interior Fuel Dspot
The Nenana daily news., 1919-02-17

Sunday, February l6
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-08-15

Miss EVE Beakley II sylv:a en-.
tsrtained Monday evening a, her
home with a lawn party in honor q!
her guest, Hiss Viyeuue Chapman
III Washington. y {, A merry
crowd ol young people enloyed
most interesting social evening
Music added to The -niayment 81
the occasion, Refreshments were
served by Misses Ru,ledse and
Besxley AT lsts hour Those pre-.
.ssri we're MlsseS Pearl snd Grace
smith. Reuisr CniiWwnod Eftis
and Ola On, ttiie ratum. Agnes
Outlaw. Bertha Mallory. Oma OH,
Nivsnne Chapman Kathryn Ruth.
ledge and Evlr Hraklsy, aud Messss
Earle ~heelsy Lester Adams, Dee
Caldwell Arthur Hicks. i,eosge
Tucker, Floyd Taylor Robert Berry !.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-08-15

travelling salesman u Louisville. ky
In the summer OF 1855 had d
severe attack Of cholera MMeus.
gave the hotel porter tiity ero;s and
told him 10 buy me q bottle ol
Chamhcrlain's Collie and Diarhnes
Kennedy and To saks no sub.titas.
| took double dose 81 IL according
70 the directions and wens 10 slesp
Al tive o'clock the next morning ii
wss called by my order aud took
train Tor Ay ntat stopping place, a
sell msn. adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-08-15
nos.sxslosnr NOTICE.
II c. RICHARDSON
VS..
h. b. DuNSAWAY. MRS. MARY
GARRETT. 1T AT.

hH kuf AuuDty essaf us dickson
| County, Tennessee.
| 10 this cause |, appearing from
thdhiIl, which IL sworn 10, that they
are unknown heirs 10 this eause
also Son.r~sidsn,s III the State al
Tenn. twho are unknownl 70 iha,
The ordinary process OF law can mol
be served upon them. /, 10 there.
insr ordered by the Clerk, that the
defendant appear before the Judge
Of fbe said Court. al Charlotte. Ten.
aessee. on ~ before the first Mon.
day IN September 1919. and make
deisuse Ia the bill died against
them IN the above styled cause, or
th~ SAME win se-s8ksa gx--enn9srs.
ed a. 10 them. and the cause MT tor
hearing sxpsrte.
IL u therefore ordered by the
Cour, that y copy ci this order br
published IN the Dickson County
Herald Newspaper published at
Dickson. Tennessee. ior iour con.
secutlye weeks. the last rahlica.
tinn to appear more than I've days
before the fret Monday inlSeptsmbu
1919
This July g. 1919,
NJ, HARRIS. Clerk,
II G. RICHARDSON. Sol.