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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06
LODGE NOTICES

Lodge notices win be inserted without
charge II mailed or brought to The
News Scimitar office.
ANGERONA LODGE No. 1858, f.
Ny & A. NJ, will hold special
August 6, at $3.50 pm, for work
in the +. a. degree. Visitors welcome.
CARL WARREN, w. NJ.
T. P. SPENCE. Secy. --
a PARK AVENUE LODGE NO.
NY 1862, T. & A. NJ. viii confer the
I" NJ NJ degree tonight friday
beginning at o'clock. Masonic
temple, corner Cooper and Carr avenue.
6. II. CRAIG, W. NJ.
l., l.. COUGH, Secretary.
WOODLAND LODGE NO. 21l. +. 4
A. NJ, will hold special meeting this
(Friday) evening, August 6, at Z pm.
for the purpose of comforting the NJ. NJ.
c. Il. BECKENDoRF, w. NJ.
n. c. GOULD Secretary
NOTICEABLE OFFICERS AND
No. 123 Of n. G, L. O. o., Wise Men
and Women OF the World, will meet at
their hall, 346 Beale avenue, Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock sharp. Come pre-
pared to attend the funeral of our
brother, Hon Alfred Mitchell, who died
at his residence, rear 204 South Third
street, Thursday morning at 1880.
Funeral at s. w. Qualrs undertaking
parlor. Wellington street, at II o'clock.
BY order of
HON. THOS. +. FIELDS, H. NJ.
LADY ISABELLA NELSON, w. NJ.
LADY NANCY NJ. HARRIS, p, NJ. p.
HON c. SUTTON, +. j.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Meses Ruth and Mary Moore have
returned after short visit with friends
In Oakland, Tenn They were ac-
cumpanjed home by Miss Frances VIII
son, who s their guest in their home On
{ ,mmrt HNHnMn-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Miss Annie Check Barton has As her
guest for the week end Miss Rosearle
Waters, Of Baltimore Md,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mrs Rowcna Webster left Friday Tor
a visit with friends In tIarksviue.
Tenn, and later Will enjoy stay in
Kentucky
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06
DEATH NOTICES

Death notices will be inser' ed without
charEo II presented for publication by
burial director or authorized person.
BoWMAN--At residence 1876 EN-
chance avenue Friday morning. August
:. 1920, at i;b0 o'clock Wilmur \.
daughter OF CLANCY and Hazel Bowman,
aged year month: sister Of Mar
grett and Raymond Bowman. Remains
VIII he forwarded from the parlors OF
Thompson Brothers, this friday eve
ming at S:{5 o'clock TO Birmingham.
Ala, via Frisco railroad for interment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mr. and Mrs A. G. sherry viii leave
Saturday for their homo In Little Rock
after few day, visit with Memphis
friends
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06
ALLEGES DEsERTIoN.

Desertion is the cause alleged in a
suit for divorce filed Friday in circuit
court by Molle Shaw against Ed Shaw.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Friends will learn with regret that
Mr. George Williamson has been called
TO his former home in Milan, Tenn,
by the serious illness Of his mother,
Mrs, W. Y. Williamson. who was re-
Gently a visitor I'm Memphis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mr. and Mrs. J r. Mullcns. OF Il,Icua.
Ark. are guests at the Hotel thisca
for few days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mr. and MR. II a Boldt will leave
on Saturday FOR Atlanta and later will
make the trip by boat from Savannah
TO New YORK.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mrs e. J Washington and little
daughter will leave on Monday for a
stay in Chicago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mrs James H. Hood and son, Ed
ward are enjoying stay in Chicago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mr. Edward L. Snoed, Of Stuttgart.
Ark, is a visitor In the city for few
DAYS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Mrs. ]. l., Amberc and Mrs. Il. y.
Causey will leave on Saturday to be
the guests Of friends In Paragoud,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

Miss Mary Britt Burns, after a stay
at Biloxi will join her mother for a
visit at their old home in Kentucky
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-06

expect to leave on Monday to Join
friends for Il short stay at Monteaglc,
Tenn
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25

II is a young organization and II
seems premature TO now give the
origin of IL, yet il followed so clos
ely TO the origination Of many dew
elopments of the past" that the men
who so unselfshly committed them
selves to the perfection Of South
Plains Fair association are due more
than the praise by words can ex-
press. Ii is a notable instance, that
Monday evening the same bunch Of
men who have worked faithfully for
the upbuilding of this country for
reason other than personal gain
were present These men, possibly
seven or eight, have in more than
one instance in the past, disregarded
their own persoanl welfare and pro-
fit. for the upbuilding of great
country with great possibilities and
make the citizenship who comprise
that country feel comfortable. These
same men realized that il takes funds
to promote mutual comforts and
they were willing to sacrifice these
necessary funds from their own
pockets to help the entire citizen
ship. Without the little band of
men who were out Monday evening
to organize South Plains Fair as
sociation, Lubbock would become a
back number and many opportuni-
ties Of promotion of the general well
fare of humanity would go neglec-
ted. Without the insight into the
future which these men with fami-
lies are possessed our schools would
deterioate and in short time interest
in it's activities would disappear. In
saying this, we are confronted with
the actual experience of the many
past events in the life of Lubbock
that shows too clearly that the maj
ority of all undertakings that pro-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
MASS MEETING IN INTER.
CHURCH MOVEMENT

As preliminary step to the Unit
ed Simultaneous Campaign of the IN
ter Church Movement. county mass
meeting Of religious leaders and
prominent laymen viii be held in Lub-
book early in April
This will be one Of the 100 meet
ings Of the various denominations
which are cooperating in this for
ward movement Of churches and
will be OF one days session. at
which team Of well known speak
ers from Texas will make addresses.
In this city considerable enthusiasm
has already beer aroused through
the good reports from the Pastors
Conference Of the Inter-Church held
in Dallas the middle Of February and
IL j. anticipated that the mass meet
ing will be a great success. Following
are the names Of the leaders who will
have charge Of this mass meeting:
Rev. V. l.. Graves. Rev. J. T. Girls
void, Rev. j II. Moore. Mrs. Il. W.
Sims. Rev +. w. Brahham. Mrs.
j. T. Griswold. G.. w. Sherer. Hon.
j. r. McGee. Mrs. VI. +. Hinton.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
FORMER KAISER SHOWING
EFFECTS OF NERVOUS STRAIN

Amerongen, March 20.-The week
of strain following the events in Ger
many has apparently made great
impression upon the mental and ply
sical condition of the former German
Emperor. His nervousness and sleep
lessness are increasing and in trying
to conceal his emotions the ex-Ksiser
behaves in a manner which seems ut
terly strange to the servants who
have cared for his wants since he be-
came an exile here.
Where formerly he drank only
light wines AT neal time, the form
er monarch now calls for wine DUR
ing the intervals of his wood saving
His nervous habit of straddling chairs
has increased.
The exile's anxiety is heightened
by the illness of his wife. who for
a long time has been q sufferer with
mild attacks Of heart disease These
attacks recurred frequently this
week.
The only outings Of the former
Kaiserin from the confinement from
the castle walls are spent in the
sunshine in the garden, where she lies
in a reclining chair. She is under
the almost constant care Of DIR. Fo-
erstner, for long time her person.
al physician. He was at Amerongen
during the early days of the exile
Of the Hohenzollerns. but went back
to Berlin. DR.. Foerstner now has re-
turned TO Amerongen.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
MORE RURAL SCHOOLS
ARE GIVEN STATE AID

Austin, Texas, March 20.--At the
instance of Miss Annie Webb Blan-
ton, State Superintendent Of Public
Instruction. the State Board Of
Education held a special meeting to-
day and expedited aid 10 1,500 rural
schools whose applications had been
pending and which would close un-
less funds were forthcoming at this
time, instead Of next month, the time
for the regular meeting Of the State
Board.
According TO Miss Blanton, nearly
5000 schools have asked for aid out
of the rural appropriation OF ST.
00O, 900 and aid has now been grant
ed to approximately 5000. There are
forty counties yet to be visited and
checked up by State Supervisors, but
Miss Blanton recommended that aid
be granted conditioned that these
schools meet the States require
ments.
If, upon inspection, it is found that
any schools have not complied with
regulations, their allowances wilf be
cancelled and withdrawn.
because VI rams uufiitk tue Toii
and Winter. State Supervisors found
county roads impassable and scores
of rural schools could not be reach
ed and inspected, hence Miss Blan-
toms recommendation that aid be
granted conditionally, which was
done.
To facilitate the work, high school
supervisors were withdrawn from
their regular tasks and assigned to
the rural aid staff, but they have been
returned to their usual occupations
because Of demands there.
Before il is over, Miss Blanton
thinks. State and will have been Civ
en- to 5000 rural schools, and they
will be improved and their terms ex-
tended.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
PINK BoLLwoRM
HEARING APRIL 9Th

Washington, March 20.-Suggcs-
tions that Texas send to Washington
for the pink bollworm hearing before
the Department Of Agriculture rep
resentative with complete information
as 20 what the State will do toward
stamping out The pest were contained
in a telegram sent to Governor Hob
by today by Representatives Young
and Buchanan. The department IL
to give a hearing on April 0 for the
purpose Of determining whether u
will be necessary for the Federal
Government 10 declare n quarantine
against Texas and Louisiana on ac-
count Of the worm.
Members Of the Texas delegation
have communicated at various times
to Governor Hobby and other State
officials their fears of what the Fed
eral Government would be forced to
do unless steps were taken by the
State. II is now their desire that a
man be sent to Washington who can
speak authoritatively for the State
administration II is believed that II
a satisfactory showing is made 10
the Federal Government that the
State is willing to take steps imme-
diately TO remedy the situation, a
Federal quarantine can be obviated.
The telegram to Governor Hobby sent
today reads
"The Texas delegation in Congress
wired and wrote you several weeks
ago warning you that unless Texas
provided for noncotton zones in areas
effected by the pink bolworm quar-
antine against all Of aur cotton might
be put into force. The United States
Department Of Agriculture has call
ed a meeting for April for this pur-
pose.
"The interests of Texas demand
that our State have representation
at this meeting, with complete in
formation as to whether or not Tex
as will adopt the noncotton zone plan
as recommended by the Department
Of Agriculture or suffer the extra
burden, of SO o bale for fumigation
for every bale Of cotton shipped
from our State TO other States.
"Our recommendation heretofore
sent your urging compliance with
the Department of Agriculture plan
is worthy Of vigorous and prompt ac-
ton
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
A MISTAKEN APPLI-
CATION REGULATION

The Plainview News and the Plain
view Herald ara featuring the state
ment that the railroad from Lubbock
TO Sllverton cannot be built cause
4 would parclIcl the Santa Fe and
the Railroad Commission would not
approve charter and would not al
low Il 90 be built. For the informa-
ton of tho hrelhern up the line. will
state that ihls requirement reisrs 10
trunk lines and ws will have 10 re-
mind tho boys at fislnvIsx that They
are merely on BRANCH line and
this Will not In any way Interfere
with the hulldIns VI The Faad from
Luhhosk 10 h.ixsfton. Ihs people Al
along The l'aa ffom l|abbesk 10 ST.
ysfIon afs enthusiasts about ne
halidins n lhls read. sad there will
be- some tsff Important ie<slul
Hsnls sIeas he line seen'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
SOUTH PLAINS FAIR IS ORGANIZED
LUBBOCK'S NEW FAIR PARK TO HAVE SPLENDID BUILD
TNC;S READY FOR EXHIBITS NEXT FALL
PLAN TO INCLUDE ALL THE SOUTH PLAINS COUNTRY


missed no dividends in money, was
brought TO successful conclusion
by the same and similar band Of
men who were out Monday evening.
A South Plains Fair association
is assured. Large spacious buildings
for the housing Of all soil products
displays. Ample room for the Boys
and Girls to compete in their Club
work and numerous comfortable
stalls and pens for stock win be had
in Lubbock at this years fair. The
Organization will be incorporated at
capital stock of $4,000, shares Of
which will be sold in amount of 800
each. The money will go towards
the expense of creating the above
comforts at the grounds and promo
tion of agricultural and stock raising
in the South Plains.
And this is how il was done.
Everyone in Lubbock county has
realized that something like this
should be done. Nearly everyone
whom we have heard express their
opinion wanted the fair. But want
ing made no progress. These men
Of whom we have spoken saw the
dire necessity for the fair and knew
by experience that to get it they
would have to start artive work.
They were called together and in
few words spoke Of the need and de-
clared we should have it and then
and there pledged themselves to n
fund that will practically assure be-
yond doubt. That is how the
South Plains Fair Association origin
ated Just band of real progress
i've men put their shoulders to the
wheel of progress and moved it
many turns further along. May the
Of men like these increase
in our community.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
TEXAS is GIVEN CONTROL
MORE RED RIVER LAND

Austin, March 24.--Jurisdiction Of
Texas receivers of land in dispute be-
tween Texas and Oklahoma was ex-
tended to embrace approximately two
miles of river front by an order from
the Fifty-Third District Court here
late last night. Texas receivers now
control all territory which Oklahoma
has attempted to regain.
Texas officials decline to discuss
the purpose Of this move.
Ranger Captain Joe Brooks, who
has been in command Of Texas forces
In the disputed area. returned TO
Austin today and said that, with the
exception Of newspaper and motion
picture men the situation has been
quiet.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
WOLFFARTH SELLS BANK INTEREST
CONTROLLING INTEREST IN OLDEST BANK IN THE CITY
SOLD THIS AFTERNOON
INVOLVES HFTY-F|VE PER CENT Of CAPITAL STOCK
France Baker of Locney Well Known Banker VIII Become Pes
dent Of the Bank Under New O~nership and all Other
Officials will Retain Their Positions

Texan" modest and hard worker
and at one time, before Lockney was
favored with railroad. hauled
freight from this city He comes to
Lubbock to "be one on Lubbock's
boosters" and one of Us ps he says
and will try to merit the confidence
and patronage Of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank He has wife and two
little boys. He will purchase a home
in our city and at once Become an
active man in Lubbock's affairs.
The Avalanche is very glad to well
come Mr.. Baker TO Lubbock. heliev-
ing that his friends who have had
business experience with him know
the man and his ability.
We are just as glad, however. TO
say to our readers and our citizens
Of Lubbocl; that George c. Wolfarth
one man who has been in the lime
light Of practically every movement
Of upbuilding Of Lubbock. will re-
main with as He has been conserv-
ative in his business affairs and has
an enviable position in the banking
world. At one time he served our
county as Clerk, and his cattle inter
ests over the South Plains has been
extensive.
Mr.. Eastin Wolffarth. while he has
not taken any active part in the
bank. choosing rather to spend his
time in ranching. has backed pro-
gressive movements NJ every turn Of
the road, and when il came TO boost
ing. he is there with the goods, and
his successful cattle raising has en-
abled him to be Of grea: help in the
development Of the country. He too
was in the early days Of the county
Of Lubbock honored with an Office
by the voters Of this county and was
high sheriff for quite awhile.
We regret 10 see these men re-
tire from active business relations
in the city. but we are sure they
will soon be harnessed up again. and
will be lined up in commercial cir
cles again very soon.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25

A deal was closed this afternoon OF
unusual interest to the citizens OF
Lubbock county and the South Plains
nt large. when the Wolffarth inter
ests in the Oldest bank in Lubbock
county was bought by France Baker
OF Lockncy, Texas. George {. Woh-
farth, who has been active president
of this institution since its organiza-
ton, and his brother, Eastin Wolf
farth, one of the best known cattle
men of the South Plains, owned and
controlled So per cent of the capi-
tai stock Of the Citizens National
Bank and have been very conducive
toward the success this old financ-
ial institution has attained. Neither
OF the men are contemplating leav-
ing our city but will retire from ac-
tive business for a while. The same
faithful crew Of employees who have
aided also in the upbullding OF con-
fidence in this bank, will remain and
the same men who comprise the
Board Of Directors will serve the in
sti,ution, excepting the Wolharth
men.
France Baker. purchaser Of the
controlling interest in the Citizens
National Bank and who will serve
this institution in the capacity OF
president, is well known in banking
circles over West Texas. He comes
to our city recommended very high
ly by banker friends. He is a native
South flains man. was born and
srised in Lockney. Floyd county, and
has by sheer diligence TO his work,
made a fine record as man OF abil-
ity. Starting in the bank at Lockney
a few years ago we are reliably in
formed. sweeping and busting the
furniture and general work Of that
nature, at a salary OF SIS per month
for three years before he reached a
point where the managers saw ri to
raise his salary to gradually
applying himself until he had the
honor Of serving the First Nation
al Bank Of Lockney as president at
the age Of 20. He Is a typical West
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
LOCAL RAINS HAVE FALLEN
OVER SOUTH PLAINS

There have been several cloudy
days since the last issue Of the Av-
alanche. and there have been report
ed local rains In different places At
Lubbock only a slight sprinkle. Some
rain Is reported north and west OF
here. and Tahoka reported nice rain
early in the week. A good general
rain would be much appreciated. Es-
pecially is II needed for breaking
sod.
Drouth 10 Broken in Many Counties
Dallas. March Breaking the
Spring drouth. rains beneficial TO
grain crops and ranges fell in scat
tered sections Of Texas today
In the vicinity. Of Dallas. light
showers Of yesterday and early to-
day were followed at noon by q
steady downpour.
San Angelo reported light showers,
the frs: In over two months. fell
early today in portions Of Tom Green,
Crockett. Runnels and Concho eoun-
ties.
In Brown county, according 10 a
Brownwood dispatch. three-duarters
Of an inch Of rain fell, meeting all
requirements Of the farming situa-
ton" in that county.
San Angelo Reports General Rainfall
San Angelo, March 24.--A quar-
ter Of an inch Of rain fell here early
today. with showers at Christoval.
MERTON. ozona. Miles. Ballinger and
Eden.
The moisture is the first since mid
January. and will benefit grass and
Spring planting.
Rain at Hamilton
Hamilton. Texas. March 24.-A six
weeks drouth was broken yesterday
when a light rain set in from the
southeast. and as the day advanced
the precipitation grew heavier. II
will result in giving the ground a
good wetting.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
sHkINERs HERE
IN INTEREST OF TEMPLE

A. special car was chartered from
Amarillo today to carry the dele
CATION Of the Khiva Club Of Amar-
lilo to this city in the interest Of n
shrine Temple which these people
hope to have located In that city.
There were sixteen drums in action
~ they marched from the depot TO
the CLARK Smith Hotel and was also
reported to be two or more trump
cts but they could not be heard
above the drums II they were pre-
sent. They will be feasted tonight
a the local Shriner's Hall and return
To Amarillo on the morning train.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
w. s. PoSEY IN SOUTH
WEST TEXAS RECUPERATINC

W S. Posey, cashier Of the Lub-
book State Bank. left the first Of
this week for Del Rio. where he will
spend several weeks in recreation,
for the benefit Of his health. Mr..
Posey had a very severe case of the
iu, and his physicians advised a
rest that he might build his system
up again. Mr.. Posey most every year
takes an outing in that part of the
State. and is merely going little
early in order to tone up after a
tussle with the fiu. He win be back
in the bank after a short vacation.
and we are sure will feel better for
the change and will be ready to serve
his friends and patrons in the good
old fashioned way.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
RAIN AND HAIL m
PORTIONS or COUNTY

Wednesday morning Of this week
several sections Of the county. and
especially that portion west and
northwest % town were visited with
. nlee rain and some report hail
According 20 Carroll Thompson Who
attempted 10 70 overland 10 Crosby
ton that day the country between
here and LoIsnzo had : nice shower.
iaiss Thompson left here early Ia
lhs morning and fsashsd i.oFsnze
4 di<lanes ~ twenty niles foe nsoa
lunch. sn',<ins In tuhhssk about
issk ffom hal iowa