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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

Again we are authorized TO an
nounce 10 our citizens the call OF
n mass meeting to be held in the Dis
trict Court room, Monday evening,
March 22. for taking another step
forward in Lubbock's plan OF de-
velopment. Those OF US who have Nv
ed in Lubbock for several years know
about what to expect when the Cham
her of Commerce calls mass meet
ing We know that important prob.
lens Of the past have been thrashed
ont 10 our civic betterment at mass
meetings We know that when the
officials Of our local Chamber OF Com
merce have decided 10 call US togeth-
er. that the proposed proposition 20
be discussed nj the meeting Is OF a
nature that viii build up our city
and will ultimately result in the ae-
tuality Of dreams and hopes OF the
pioneer men who started Lubbock
forward.
Monday evening one Of the most
important and far reaching PROPOSE
tions ever discussed by our people
will be the topic. There is hardly a
city of village, community or coun-
~. in the entire embrace Of the great
Southplains that IL not directly in
terested in this meeting, nor but what
will be more or less effected by the
outcome Of H. Southplains counties.
young and Just starting the agricul-
tural career, have been handicapped
in the pas, by not having some means
whereby the products. envied by the
entire state, which we raise. can be
exh ibited; and where the better
GRADES ~ the various products can
be studied by the farmers and result
IN the raising OF better erops-crops
that are more adaptable to the South
Plains. II is true that in the past.
progressive men have, taken exhibits
10 the State Fairs. yet these products
did not first receive the careful seru-
tiny Of the farmers who raised them
80 that many articles supposedly su-
perior were sent that was inferior 70
tha; raised by many of this section.
inadequate funds for the establish
ment Of buildings suitable for the
display and care of the products
raised has been the biggest problem
confronted. yet there has al~o been
absent an organized effort 70 start
shese necessities This will be chiefly
the purpose of the meeting Monday
evening. II IL the plans to perfect an
organization 20 be known as thc
South Plains Fair Association and to
build spacious display quarters for
stock and other products Of the South
Plains. where annually these products
ttxl.x.1 ksy
competent men. resulting in the se-
lection Of the best Of each product
q compete for State and National
premiums.
Lubboek's County Commissioners
have purchased eighty acres Of land
adjacent TO the city for County park
purposes: and they have granted per
mission for the erection Of Fair
Buildings on this tract The Fair
association to be perfected viii as
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
n. A. DAVIDSON BUYS BUILDING
SOUTH SIDE OF SQUARE

II. A. Davidson. grain dealer Of
this city has recently purchased the
building ON the South side Of the
square now occupied by Floyd Beal's
Drug Store. from q. T. Morrow. at
consideration Of 81. 800. .This b
= modern one story brick and 10 .
good location. Mr.. Davidson informs
a. that he viii occupy the building
about the hrst Of August for his
feed business.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
METHODIST CENTENARY MEET
ING HERE TUESDAY

Tuesday afternoon and night Of
this week a very important meet
ing under the joint call of Rev. w.
r. Lyon. Centenary Secretary for
the Northwest Texas and New Mex
leo Conferences, and Rev. G. w.
Shearer. presiding Elder OF the Lub-
book District. was held at the Meth
odist church in this city, in which
practically all the pastors Of the
Lubbock district and a number OF
laymen participated.
The purpose Of the meeting was
10 stimulate interest and discuss the
best methods Of carrying forward
the Centenary Movement Of the
church. Reports Of the work were
very encouraging and much interest
was shown by those present TO be
manifest throughout the churches of
the district In the success Of thia
great movement on the part Of the
Methodist church. The Southern Me-
thodist church undertook to raise
$35 900. 10000 last year but the cam
paign resulted in the church rails
ing approximately S53, ZOO. 100000.
This large sum of money 10 to be paid
In by the subscribers In Ave annual
installments and IN TO be used for
missionary and other en-
terpyisss Of the church.
At the night session Tuesday, ques-
tons more directly affecting the re-
llglous side Of the church work in
the district was under conridersti0n
and Il was the opinion Of those pre-
ent that the preaching of the gospel
In its simplicity without any unnsc-
e-zary blandishmsnts or clAp-trap
methods IN the need Of the day; that
The people love 10 hear q simple gos-
pet - nearly In line with that prrach-
sd by Jesus a. possible. Thers will
Iiksly h. protractsi nesting. of
Two voel<s' time held In ~ charges
n The District this Spring and the
regular pgetrsetsd servlcos in the
summer ms h " line viii The eun-
'rsl plan and purpoes u shs whole
'hafch. u hang bslIsvsd that BY con-
'srt u aetlea on The part sf the
'hurehes of NE sntIF~ eeaasctIon wlll
'c<ult IN mach being accomplished.
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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
J. w. ELLisON SERIOUSLY
INJURED DY WINDmlLL

]. W. Ellisen Of this city. former
" q citizen Of the Slide community,
vas seriously injured the latter part
II Last vssk while working on ~
wintmiIl ~. Eilison vas on he
platform u the mill working With
ths small vsns. when . rod fell and
struck him IN ths Face directly b.
tween tke eye and noss. a. nrst he
~ss sssmlpsly aII right and Vas abIs
"a sllmh o3 the mill Later he speech
~as infested and h noe . very s,ek
nan. hsIslisss inform ~ hal hs AZ
psssntlS b eensGisus q ~ ums.
sanlfars is vsssss end >hst physl.
s.sas believe Ne ell regain soaissi
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
BRowNFIELD MEN m SAM.
TARium MERE IMPROVING

Friends of r. Il. pridssux. man
ager Of the A, q. McAdams Lumber
Company Of nrownfisld, and o. ".
Adams. we'll known catflemAn. will
~ glad to learn of their improve
msnt. Mr. Pr,dssaux. who has bssn
..sr'eusly ~ 70! some time 's snseehs
by altsndIox physicians In much bst-
ter condition today. Mr. ADAMS h
eonv alsscinr aud Is able 10 he up sss.
sF.l hours ~ each day.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

The United States Army Recruit
ing Station In this city received sew
en applicants recently. Most all the
applicants received IN the last few
days were for the Tank. Corps and
were sent TO Camp Meade, Maryland.
Some enlisted in u Engineer Corps
and were sent TO Camp Humphries.
Virginia. Names ef applicants were I;
Earnest l. Dean. J. W. Hedges. Wal
ter Sanders. Joseph Spikes. Jack
No<elsy, Arthur Wisr and cArskin
Corbln.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

Twenty speakers were listened TO
after the musical program. the first
being Judge Moore. followed by Mr..
Webb. and in succession, Mr.. Eli
son. Mr.. Shelley, Mr.. Crump, Mr..
Kincaide. Mr.. Moore, Mr.. Needles,
Miss Katie Bell Crump, Miss Mamie
Crump, Mr. j. c. Bowles. Mr.. Chaun-
cey. Mr.. Conley, Mr.. Harper, Mr..
Thompson. Mr.. Briggs, Mr.. Ellis and
Miss Halsey.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
WIN PRIZES FOR
LION DRAWING
Mrs. G. E. Bright, ]. w.
Craig and ]. ]. Flynn, Sr,
Show Best Work
QUEEN TICKETS
FOR MANY OTHERS

After careful consideration n all
sketches submitted 10 them, the
Judges OF the lion head contest CON
Quoted by the Queen Theatre and
Evening Journal In conjunction with
The showing OF "The Revenge Of Tar
zan" at the theater this week. have
decided the following the winners Of
the $40 cash prize: First prize
50 Ia Mrs. Grace b. Bright, Of Della
ware City; second prize, SO 10 James
W. Craig OF 1916 IVES. Fourth street,
city; and third prize. 81 10 John j.
Flynn, Sr.. OF Ji3 DelamOre Place, city,
The three sketches that won the
prizes We're unusually clever draw
ings. Mrs. Brighi's drawing was very
lIfelike. Her work shows unusual
ability.
Those who received honorable men
iiOn and who will also receive two
admission tickets TO the Queen The
alrc by calling at the Evening Jour
nal Office for them are Robert Al.
lemus. 21i7 West Third street, Boyd
Cook, 22ii Washington street. lcs-
sic koiu n Strand street; Grace
Lloyd Collins, 2O0j Bayard avenue
J. j. Flynn. 5i3 Delamore Place, and
J. w. Lister. 222 West Twentieth
street. Miss Emma Davis, i06 East
NAAN|Nll llNA EHN IiA
The Judges received several hun
dred drawings and IL was by no means
an easy task 10 pick three winners,
The judges were William II Sewer, OF
the Evening Journal, Mr.. Jensen
Charles Alberts, artist for the Queen
Majestic and Playhouse, Elias We
stein, advertising manager for the
theatre and Oscar Glnns, manager Of
the Queen Theatre
Each Of The following contestants
will receive a ticket TO- the theatre
upon calling at The Evening journal
office.
Jack Fitzgerald, Carlisle Kelly, NJ
NJ. Keen. George +. Wilkins Frederick
C.. Glontolt Marguerite Fnchin. Rose
| Finn. Robert Lewis Anna Higgins
/ Marion DOnahOe. William n. Hayes
Jr., Mrs. Grace n. Bright. James Tag
CART Millard Glessman. Evelyn Hayes
Catherine Walker, James w. Lister
Charles n. GreenAmerigO NJ Sagnilla
Mabel Anderson. William Honey. Stan.
ley Gree. Mildred HOgue. David Cor
heli. Allen woodbridge. Dorothy
Thomas. stephen lockett, John Linde-
wirth Mrs William B. Moore. Edgar
Hare, lr.. Kenneth Davis. Harry Park.
er, Oscar Blankenburg. Lewis A
owens. Jr., Vera SaXton, Mildred Bel.
fnt. j. y. Fore. Daniel b. Davis II
Grubb. Margaret Higgins, j. Willard
Bicking. Harold Lewis, lsadOre Cap
| Ian, Samuel Thames. Bessie Hague Ar
lthur j. Hanley Catherine Flood. Ma.
ric Hanley. Lillian C., Brown. Ethc
/ Reese. Elisha Reese Samuel GrOll
/ Samuel Click. Lewis w. Rapkn
/ Jeanette Bonwcll, Maurice Uman
/ Frances r. Miller Lee Truitt, $. y
Krauss. Vincent McConnor. Marvin
Randall w j Edwards, John Ray
! mond Parsons.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
a,IoIfNTAIN uADNFSs -

A pholoplay with two heroes and
two heroincs Is somewhat of a
novelty, and when i, Us further con-
sidered that this same screen drama
has no william. that Is OF the ac-
cepled conventional type, 1t must be
admitted that at least here Is some
thing new in motion pictures.
Mountain Madness Is The title OF
this unusual entertainment. and II
Is the lates, production from ihs
Republic studios 90 be seen at The
savoy Theatre for the first three days
Of next week conn enclng Monday
ora Carew as Polly Mason, Edwatc
Coxen, Mlgnon Anderson and Harold
Miller portray a pair 0f city lover1
who. while vacaiioning I'm the Nlr.
gnia Mountains, quarrel and are the
temporary victims Of a local tradition
called mountain madness The add.
ed attraction consists OF Hal Roach's
newest comedy creation. introducing
The Vanity Fair Maidens In "Junt
Madness" D." Six Of The prettiest girls
i'm ,he united States have been Sc
lected TO act in these comedies.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02


old and new goods. in the parish
house. next "Wednesday afternoon and
evening. The committee has an ex-
cellent lot OF goods TO offer at this
sale. The money raised by this sale
Will be FOR the benefit of the guild.
Superintendent Derrickson, Of The
Delaware Water Improvement Com
pany. repaired the wire Of which the
insulation had been worn. yesterday,
and which caused fires In trees. This
city was without current from about
Z O'Clock Thursday evening until late
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Amon. OF Sew
enih and Clark street.. 4 receiving
congratulations on The h,Vsi of a baby
boy.
Mr. and Mrs. william Hurt VINO re-
Gently purchased the property on
Sixth street from Miss Mary Mulln,
moved into their new home yesler-
day.
Mrs. Mary McCaffery and daughter,
| Miss Margaret. left today for Wash
/ ingiOn, ID. c., where they VIII spend
week with their daughter and sis
| ter, Mrs Raymond Grinlth.
Miss Marjorie carp. daughter of the
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph II. carp, Kent
| county secretary for the Red Cross
| Home Service Branch, with offices at
Dover. is spending The weekend with
her parents at the rectory.
Mrs Joseph II. carp, of the rec
tory. Third street. Who has been visit
ing her mother at Stasburg. Pa, fe-
turned home today.
Prof. and Mrs. II. Z. Snavely, anC
son. Richard, are spending today %
philadelphia.
, Mrs. Walter Stout. Of Glengarden
Z n. j.. is the guest Of Miss Clihern.
/. Weldon, of seventh and Clark streets
/ Misses Catherine and Mary Weldon
Of Seventh and CLARK streets, vii
n leave tomorrow for a weeks Nisi
Y with their brother, at EliVin Pa.
!. samuel Cole. OF Tenth street, wa
treated by Or. Lewis Booker for nai
S puncture OF his hand. yesterday. N
q Twas employed at the Wilmington Fibr
o Specially COmpanys plant, when On
a accident occurred.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
NEWARK DEMOCRATS
PLAN MASS MEETING
speeIaI Do rhe EvenIng journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal
NEWARK, oct. AT a meeting Of
White Clay Creek hundred Democrats
in Centre Hall last night plans were
discussed for entertaining the nOmi-
nees on the State ticket when they
visit Newark next Thursday. There
will be a meeting in Centre Hall in the
evening and music by a band. Frank
Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Eu-
banks, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Widdoes
and Mrs. Delaware LOvett were ap-
pointed a committee TO arrange the
details for the meeting next Thurs
day night. Plans were also discussed
relative TO getting the vote registered
and especially women voters on the
last registration day, October i6.
The upper classes OF the Womens
College gave a reception at the col
lege last night in honor Of the fresh
men classes Of the Women's College
and Of Delaware College II was also
the occasion for the annual bonfire
A dance followed the reception.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
AmnwSemn@mGs
NIGHT IN NAPLES.

A might in Naples" with the au-
ditOrium transformed into a repre-
sensation of one OF The little villages
that snuggle precariously on The
slopes of NcsuVius, will be the next
special dance attraction az the Audi
torium next Wednesday night
Through the theatrical genius Of
Ralph Wonders, a miniature Nesuvius
will be erupling in the background,
while IN The foreground groups Of
sally hedecked peasants viii slrum
their guitars and sing their songs.
Ralph and Betty Wonders will give
am exhibition OF The famous raran-
tella dance, OF Capri. on that island
the natives are dressed as they We're
centuries ago and their dance is as
old as their dress. The Wonders will
give an exact reproduction Of the
famous steps.
p. r. Thompson, manager OF the
Auditorium, is sparng no effort 90
make this next special dance night
one Of the most attractive OF the
series.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02

The Wants are an inexpensive way
Of seeking boarders. The Wants are
read by thousands who are quick 30
take advantage Of the opportunities
that they Offer.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
nn n C- ARRnTT nEAn.

Many Wilmingtonlans and members
Of the international Sunshine Society
regret 20 hear OF The death Of Dr.
Edgar C.. Abbott Shakesperian lee
iurer and an official Of me National
Board of the International Sunshine
society. Dr Abbott was well known
I'M Wilmington because Of his work
and was recognized as one OF the
ernainsl Rlhle and Shakcsnerlan schol-
Evening journal., 1920-10-02

ars OF his time. His death was the
event OF an automobile accident near
New London, Conn. while he was on
his way from New York TO Newport
10 deliver a lecture
lie had devoted many years 10 the
ministerial field. but the greater part
of his life had been spent i'm lectur-
ing. A notable fact in relation 10 DR..
AhboWs woRk was that he always
donalor the receipts Of his lecture
tours 30 charity. lie was buried at
Ashland Cemetery. Boston, Mass.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
nJIVVIF 4"

Oscar Hammcrstcin has his FIRST To-
cal offering of ,the new season In
Frances Whites vehicle Jimmie
which will be at the Playhouse the
last three days OF next week. Miss
White. whose work has been the
feature Of. the Follies Of Ziegfeld and
"The Greenwich Village will be seen
as a star for the nrst tome She Is
under flve-Near contract with
Arthur Hammcrstein.
Jimmie" which was written con-
Jointly by Otto Harbach Oscar Ham
merslen. 2nd. and Frank Mandcl is a
dramatic concoction with music done
by Herbert Stolhart Many clever
/ and decidedly appealing songs arc
| listed In the repertoire.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
FINED SIS FOR SHORT
SHOItT
WEIGHT BREAD

SEAFORD oct. 2-Harry C. Shor.,
sealer OF weights and measures for
Sussex county, arrested the driver OF
the bread wagon OF the EatmOre
Bakery, Of fredericksburg, Md, here
yesterday, on a charge of selling short
weight bread to Seaford merchants.
lie was given a hear ng before JUS
tice Of the Peace Phillips and fined
Si5.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02

Business chances come unler phn-
etry forces during The coming mouth.
The Want Ads Will bring favorable
returns
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
Ar TIE CAnnIcIl

A clever comedy bin is announced
for the Garrick Theatre next week, in
cluding the following ac.s: Harry
Master and Jack Kraft. supported by
a capable company, in the comedy
dancing revue. "The Breakin.' Harry
Bulger and his company in the musi-
cal comedy. Hon and Dearle ~
O'Brien and Dugc. In a comedy offer
ing: Rose Garden pianist and singer
Cleveland and Fay. in the comedy
sketch, "Oh Doctor" Tommy Cor
don. comedian; the Flying Hcnrys
the Schoolers. two nuts &c.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
0YTlhe |
Ny(r1[lpG1fl9
"ROMANCE.l

Today Basil Kings story THE
Street Called Straight" and Johnny
Hines comedy. "Torchy Comes
Through" are playing for the last
dimes at The Majestic
On Monday comes Doris keane in
the principal role Of Romance
For several years past. producers have
been trying 10 secure the screen
rights of this remarkably successful
Stage play. Miss keanc, who plays
In the picture. owns the play i'm
which she created the leading role
For the past six years she has been
occupied with It's presentation all
over The United STATES and In Lon
don. She Just recently left the com
pany In London 10 return To- Amcrica
10 appear in this photOplay. u is also
said that she viii continue her ap-
pearance In Romance following its
perturbation.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
Our Poets Corner
For Verses Written Specially for
The Evening journal.
SCHOOL
w. ID. GREENE.

Awl / don't wanna go to school,
! got an awful stummick ache,
wanna see the baseball game,
An go a flshin' i'm the lake.
! found a dandy place 30 flsh,
Beneath a willow on the shore;
/ caught bout fifty yesterday.
An could have ketched as many
more.
] don't mind school IN winter time
For then the grass an flowers is
dead;
An after school I've plenty time,
TO coast a little on my sled.
But in the summer time, oh, geel
A chap amt got no use fer school,
With BIRDS a singin' in every tree,
An FISH iumpin' in every pool.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
aNnT so LONG AGO.n

One OF those rare plays that wins
prophysies Wha; Is to be expected
sweetness an dgoodness is mot So
Long Ago" which comes to the
Playhouse for The nrst three days
OF next week with the cast that ap-
peared In IL an last year at the Booth
and Nora Bayes Theatres In New
York. Arthur Richman is the au-
thor. This play. which represents his
first work is one that clearly
prophisizes what is to be expected
from 40 gifted writer i'm the future.
10 is fantasy and romance Of the
early 7Os and It's appeal is made di-
reclly through its wholesome, merry
comedy.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02

"THE HAZE MOON. .

"The Half Moon" Joseph Caw-
thorn's musical comedy, will leave
Wilmington after the performance to-
night and go to Philadelphia where
it is scheduled to open run on
Monday evening.
Others in the company are Joseph
Stanley, Oscar Shaw, Ivy Sawyer and
May Thompson.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
oIOVF MADNESS.v

Next week Louise Glaum Will re
turn 90 the Queen Theatre for the
FIRST time i'm several years in her new
picture. Love Madness" Miss
Glaum's ability as an actress and her
popularity as one has increased a
during The past year or
so. Her vehicles have been very eX-
ccllent but none 10 date have equalled
for appeal and sincerity Love Mad
ness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

NEW YORK, March 13.-Demand
sterling was one cent over at
s3.6S% on early nominal quotation
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

OF public health and prevention OF
disease throughout the world.
Principles Discussed.
Methods Of practical application
OF the principles OF the convention
at Cannes last April, when leading
scientists Of various countries were
convoked to stHdy the general plan
for coordinating the work OF the in
dividual Red Cross societies, likely
will be worked out.
The following nations are members
Of the league and were TO be repre-
scented by one or more delegates
Argentina, Australia, Belgium. Bra
I'll. Canada. China. Cuba. Czecho-
SlOvakia, Denmark. France, Great
Britain, Greece, Holland, India, italy.
Japan. New Zealand, Norway, Peru.
Portugal. Poland. Rumania, Serbia.
oSuth Africa. Spain, Sweden, Swift
zerland. United States. Uruguay and
Venezuela.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

Through the winter the blood ac-
Cumulates poisOns because you do
not perspire enough, because you DO
not live in the open air, and because
YOU eat more meat, mush and other
rich foods Every spring We feel
sluggish, constipated. liver and kid
uev ills beset us colds and chronic
coughs pimples, boils and caTbun-
Giles. an evidence of impure, thick,
sluggish blood.
Sulpherb Tablets (not sulphur tab
'etsl are composed of extracts of
cots and herbs, combined with sui
1hur and cream of tartar-and no
better physic. blOOd-tonic and blood
!eanser has ever been developed.
every spring thousands who already
now their value take them To puri-
ly the system of Winter Poisons.
N-ovv is the time TO begin. SO YOU
Won't be attacked by serious ailments
vhen Spring and Summer come.
sold by all druggists soc per sealed
ube with fun directions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
RED CROSS WANTS
AMERICAN IDEALS
World Organization Discusses
Various Topics at
Gathering.

GENEVA. March 13. - American
ideals put into practice promised TO
feature discussions today at the
opening Of the first meeting Of the
general council OF the League of
Red Cross societies here.
Pointing 10 the membership record
Of the Red Cross, held by the United
States. delegates were almost unani-
nous in asserting methods used by
American leaders in enrolling % per
cent Of the population Of the United
States as members of the Red Cross
Will be adopted by societies in other
countries WIN the peacetime pro-
gram has been decided on.
Dawson Prcsidcs.
Henry p. DAWSON, head OF the
American Red Cross and chairman
OF the league. was 10 preside at the
meetings during the eight-day ses-
sion. Thirty nations were 70 be rep
resented.
In addition 10 the election OF FIVE
additional governors. the main bust
ness to come up at the league meet
ing. one OF the first and most i'm
pOrtant meetings 10 be held at the
capital OF the league OF nations. will
likely be plans for the improvement