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Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
ITALIAN CLAIMS OF
$4,000 DISAPPROVED

DENVER, March 6-The rejection
in it's entirety Of claims of the Italian
government for $4,000. arising from
the loss of life in the Ludlow strike
in Colorado during 1914, was recon-
mended to Governor Shoup in a re-
port by legislative board of in
quiry, concerning several Italians
who were killed by troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08

"231a Hours Leave" at the Palace
Tuesday and Wednesday. 1t is pure
fun and romance from first to last
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08
\ |IGaSSPOQES8
H]LTv|LLE FALLS
BEFORE EL.CENTRO

Staging comeback over last weeks
Gefeat in the hands of Brawley, the Ell
Centre Baseball team knocked out Holt
vile for II to 4 victory at Holtvillo
yesterday afternoon.
Jones pitched throughout and held
the HoltS powerless for seven innings
During that time only one man reach
ed third. In the eighth he loosened up
bit and Holtville pushed Sver their
four tallies. The last frame they went
out in l, .. 3 order.
Hatton was the big noise for the
local boys, stopping many long ones
and cloddihg out homer with two
men on. Pearson played a fine game
behind The plate and 4 round trip is
also credited TO him.
The El Centre lineup was as follows:
Pearson, center.
Jones, pitcher.
Murphy, second base.
Slvard, first base.
Taekett, short stop.
Cooper, third base.
Hatton, left field
Young, center field.
Fishback, right field. 81
Box score:
90 0 0 0 0 40 4
l . 3 4 5 6 Z 8 8 r. He.
Ell Centro 3 . 0 0 4 0 0 0 II IA
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-08

vices and tables. The same charge was
lodged against Rufus Mangle.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
LOCAL l. o. O. r. LODGE
TO CELEBRATE HERE

The local order Of Odd Fellows Of
the Lubbock Lodge are commenc-
ing preparations for the celebration
Of the l0lst Anniversary Of the Odd
Fellows fraternity. Invitations are
being prepared by the secretary for
the neighboring lodges in Slaton,
Crosbyton, Rails, Hale Center,
Brownfeld, Tahoka and Lamesa to
be here on that date and participate
in the events Of the evening. Prom
inent Fraternal speakers have ex-
pressed their willingness TO address
the members at the anniversary
celebration and all three degrees Of
the lodge will be given to members
that evening. In addition to the fine
program they are outlining in the
way Of music etc, there will be a
banquet All members Of the To-
cal lodge are urged to help in max
ing the event a success.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
INTERCHURCH MEETING IN
LUBBOCK POSTPONED

Owing TO inability TO secure prop
er exhibiting material il was neces-
sary to postpone the Lubbock Coun-
" Conference from original date Of
April 9th to April 23rd, thus giving
sufficient time TO secure stereoptican
slides and other equipment to insure
the success Of the meeting, was an
nounced by Rev V. l.. Graves,
chairman Of the Conference. The
meeting will be held in the Methodist
church in Lubbock for full days
session on April 2sth Speakers TO
assist Rev Graves are Rev j. X.
Thompson Of Fort Worth: Rev Hor-
ace Bishop, San Angelo; Rev. J. G..
Anderson. Eastland. Rev. P. W. Wal
thall Haskell, and Mrs. Terry King,
Fort Worth. This group Of speakers
will have with them a stereopticon
machine with slides and will also
carry literature describing the work
Of the Interchurch World Movement
in lis various branches. Those serv-
ing on the executive committee are
Rev J. T. Graves. Chairman. Hon.
J. H. Moore; Mrs II W Sims; Rev
r. W Brabham; Mrs. r. Griswold I:
G.. W Shearer; Hon. j. r. McGee ;
Mrs VI. r Hinton
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
COUNTY MEET At SHALLOWATER
LARGE ATTENDANCE DESPITE THE STORMY WEATHER
WAS PRESENT AT THE COUNTY MEET SATURDAY
About Twenty VIII Be Represented This Meet
book Must Entertain Them for Two Days, Which
Should Be Cocnted a Pleasure

in the building as il was impossible
10 take IL out in the wind and sand.
This was the only time the writer
can remember Of actually knowing
he was grown and passed the 25th
year, therefore we proceeded to the
tables with many gray headed peo-
pie present. Shallowater furnished to
the crowd Of more than four hundred
visitors one Of the finest prepared,
one of the fastest ranged dinners
il has ever been our good fortune to
attend. Nearly every edible to be
had. cooked in the various appetiz-
ing dishes, known by these women
Of Shallowater, was spread before
the visitors Saturday.
The people Of this community had
prepared two beeves for the day and
the steaks were cut and served hot
from the oil stove in the adjoining
room. There were more eats than
twice the crowd could handle.
The wind had begun blowing at
such terrific gale after the dinner
meal it was practically impossible for
outdoor contests and those who did
not rush home, Immediately after
the dinner, remained quietly and
contentedly in the auditorium The
following contests were finished dur
ing the afternoon:
Junior Defamation: winner, Lay
ton Adams Of Lubbock Girls decla-
nation: Verna Wilson Of Lubbock.
Jack Griswold and Roy Allen. Rural
school debate by Mary Potts and
Inez Grim Extempore speech by
Roy Allen Of Lubbock Essay writ
ing. by Hollis Green Of Lubbock.
Spelling, by senior won by Miss
Goodpasture Of the Carlisle school.
Juniors, by James Alter of Lubbock.
At about three O'Clock in the af-
ternoon practically all were ready TO
20 home, and so the meeting adj
journed. with everyone feeling like
becoming citizens Of the Shallow
alter community, if for no other rea-
son than TO be among people who
cooperate and make success OF ev-
erything they attempt.
The above was a county affair,
but the Interscholastic Meet which
will be held here during April 16-
II, covers the Lubbock district COM
posed Of about twenty counties, and
there will be representatives here
from all Of those counties, and we
should count il pleasure to enter
tain those contestants who come here
TO engage in the different contests
Of the meet. II is the duty Of our
town TO see TO it that every visitor
here is given a home and entertain
ment while in our city.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
MEETING OF COTTON AsSo-
CITATION CALLED BY PESiDEfT

L. o. Burford. president OF the
Lubbock County Cotton Growers
Association has called special
meeting Of the members TO be held
AZ the court house in this city the
afternoon Of April nth. Various
matters Of Importance TO the mem
bership OF this association will be
decided definitely upon az the meet
ing Among those Of most import
will be the discussion Of warehous-
ing for the coming year II is thought
that likely this association will secure
or build a warehouse in which to
store their cotton and 10 sell CO
operatively Through the efforts OF
the Government cotton classer, that
is Of course. II the farmers Of this
association decide 10 keep the serv-
ices OF the classer for the coming
wear. This will also be discussed and
definitely decided upon at the meet
ing April 18th.
The demand is great for the ser
vices Of the classcrs, We are author
itatively Informed, and in all likeli-
hood will not 20 be filed the pres
ent year One reason we are told
is because men Of many years OF
experience in grading and classify
ing cotton are scarce and the Gov
ernment does not want men in this
service whose experience dates only
a few months or few years back.
IL is almost an assured fact that
the classer's services will not be
spared by the Lubbock farmers, we
are told. as they have realized the
advantages to he derived at small
expense Of man who is thoroughly
acquainted with the cotton condi-
tions. The unemployment OF the
classer will be made or done away
with at the coming meeting
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
FRANCE BAKER PURCHASES
A BANK AT LUBBOCK

France Baker has purchased con-
trolling interest in the Citizens Ma
tional Bank at Lubbock. and will
take immediate charge, in fact. has
already gone to Lubbock to assume
his new duties. Mr. Baker sold his
stock in the First National Bank at
this place a short while ago, and now
he seeks wider fields for his activ-
tiles. France Is success in the
banking business, and has been a
useful citizen to our town and com
munity, and il Is with regret hat
the people Of this section see him
leave, however, the best wishes Of
host Of friends and admirers 90
with him TO his new home. The
Beacon is one Of the number that
wishes France Baker all the pros
perity and happiness possible, and
trust that his residence at Lubbock
viii be both pleasant and profitable.
There is another thought that we
wish to add. which is this, Lubbock
viii add to its citizenship a booster,
public spirited citizen. man Of
ability in a business way. Lubbock
can congratulate itself in securing
the citizenship Of France Baker, who
viii prove a valuable asset TO that
city and community. Bea-
con
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
REGULAR MEETING CALLED
FOR WOOL GROWERS

The regular meeting of the South
Plains Sheep and Wool Growers AS
sociation will be held in this city
Wednesday afternoon, April l4th.
Many topics Of importance to the
sheep men Of the South Plains will
be discussed at this meeting. There
will be a specialist here to speak on
various subjects Of importance. Al
the regular meeting the exact num-
ber Of sacks needed to care for this
years crop Of wool will be told and
the secretary will have prices sub
mitted from firms dealing in sacks
Various things Of value IS being
done by this associatiin to the sheep
men Of this country. The thousands
Of dollars lost by fault during the
two years preceding this year viii
be refunded TO these men, the as
sociaiion officials have been inform
ed. The warehouse problem for this
year will be solved and II the con-
ecntration rates on cool 10 this Soc
ton IL applied BY the roads, a. the
officials have good reason 20 believe
they will, We viii have the more sue
cessful sale Of wool than any time
before. Every memher Of the south
Plains sheep and Wool GroweFs' Aa-
soelatlon, together with All ths msn
who own sheep and market wool,
are invited here Al thls regular
mesiins,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
NO COTTON QUARANTINE FOR TEXAS
TENTATIVE DECISION ARRIVED AT IN RECENT NIL ING
IN WASHINGTON. RESTRICTIVE MEASURES PROPOSED
GOV, HOBBY AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND


tine OF the whole state. It would
be unjust he declared 10 put the
whole state under restrictions and
he felt sure the state under the pres
ent pink boil worm law can handle
the situation satisfactorily with ard
Of the Federal government. repre-
sentatives Hudspeth, Eagle, and
Young spoke along the same lines
all emphatically opposed 20 a state
wide quarantine.
As the cotton crop is already plan
ted in the nine counties, the opinion
Of the Texans is that the crop should
be gathered under quarantine reg
ulations and sold abroad through the
port Of Galveston.
The farmers Of Texas have been
on the anxious seat for some time
on account Of the possibility Of
Texas being quarantined by reason
Of the pink boil worm situation in
several Of the counties of the state.
So serious seemed 20 be the situa-
ton, that the conference at Wash
ington was called and the result is
gwen above Those in close touch
WIN lnc Sltuhllon seem ~ ilHlh lhhe
the danger Of the entire state be-
ing quarantined is past, and that
outside Of some rigid restrictions 10
cally in the counties affected by the
pests. no action will be necessary.
West Texas. as is known, IL not
affected in the least by these pests.
rs is also a large portion Of the cot
ton growing ditricts Of the state, but
IL looked for awhile as though the
entire state must suffer for the dep
radations in nine counties in Tex
a..
Governor Hobby and other Texas
representatives made a strong fight
for the freedom Of Texas cotton far
mers. and apparently have won.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED HERE RECENTLY

AT recent meeting Of the auto
mobile owners of Lubbock steps
was taken TO the perfection OF
Lubbock Automobile Association.
Temporary officers were elected nj
this meeting, those being President
Arthur Clayton and George h. Ben
SON Secretary. These men will con-
fer with State and National organi-
cations and procure the necessary
information 20 perfect this assocla-
tion. There are now about lZOO
automobile owners in Lubbock
county and the association will be
one Of the best things that can come
for the owners Of cars. It's IN
fuence for good will not only result
in the saving Of hundred Of dollars
TO the citizens but will reflect upon
the general standing Of the auto
mobile dealers over the south plains
country. They will create or help
in creating routes through the var
ious sections Of the county and VIII
in time prepare markers Tor the
roads Various matters Of legisla-
ton that comes up during the year
that have for their purpose the bet
terment Of conditions OF travel VIII
receive a boost from this association
II the matter appears TO be consist
ent.
There will be various things Of
good import come from an associa-
ton Of automobile owners Of Lub-
book II il is carried out properly.
For instance the garage man who
willfully cheats the car owner will
receive much encouragement from
an association protecting its mem
bers properly. Transient people
driving over the country, will re-
ceive the protection Of this associa-
ton while securing the service Of
garage men Of the city.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08

There will be no state quarantine
OF Texas because Of the pink boil
worm, IL the tentative decision ar
rived at az a recent conference be
tween Governor Hobby and the fed
eral horticultural board is allowed TO
stand and Is approved by Secretary
OF Agriculture Meredith. Announce
ment Of the decision Is expected TO
be made soon after another confer
ence between the governor and the
board members.
At conference after the hear
ing the board decided that a quaran-
tine Of the whole state Is not neces-
sary and that non-c0ttOn zone
around the nine counties now infest-
ed with the pink boil worm with
strict federal quarantine regulations
IN these counties and full coopera-
ton by the state authorities will be
sufficient
This decision may be changed and
statewide quarantine be ordered
By the department OF agriculture but
On view Of the tentative decision Il
10 unlikely.
The hearing before the board was
largely attended and Texas occupied
the center OF the stage.
Governor Hobby again made an
eloquent and convincing speech
against the proposed statewide quar-
antine He showed there Is no neces-
sity for such n quarantine The gov
ernor said he would call the Texas
Legislature IN special session TO pro
vide for the farmers who would suf.
FER loss because of a quarantine. The
state. he declared viii cooperate
closely with the federal government
% prevent the spread of the pest
from the nine counties already in
Tested
Senator sheppard brought out that
there Is no necessity for a puaran-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08

Last Saturday morning, despite the
rather cool weather, people from va
rious sections Of the county passed
through Lubbock enroute to attend
the county meet at Shallowater. Al
about ten o'clock most of the peo-
pie Of Lubbock were enroute there
or were preparing TO start. The writ
er accompanied Miss Mile Halsey,
Judge Moore and Mrs. Mary F. Hin
ton and reached the Shallowater
school building shortly after ten
o'clock. Already there was large
crowd gathered, there being perhaps
rs cars at that time and various
other vehicles Account of the tardi-
ness Of many participants, the games
were not started until after ten
o'clock.
Everything was pointing toward a
fine day early that morning and that
fact was one Of the reasons OF a
large attendance. Toward ten O'Clock
and after the wind began blowing
exceedingly hard and many who
were intending TO reach Shallowater
at noon did not attempt the trip.
The wind greatly hindered the prog
ress Of the basketball game which
was played by the Lubbock girls and
Idalou girls, first thing on the pro
gram. In the first half Of the game
the Lubbock girls had scored 3 to
Idalous score Of two. After that,
the game was finished although high
lv in favor Of the Lubbock contest
ants The game was less interesting
the last half by reason Of the wind
and most every one went into the
auditorium Of the building TO hear
the defamation contests. Three boys
spoke first and all did exceedingly
we'll Glenn Hunt of Lubbock was
winner. They were then followed by
the girl declaimers, only two being
represented. One from Lubbock and
one from the Idalou school. 1t was
very close draw for the preference
according to the judges Of this con-
test. although Miss Mamie Burford
Of Lubbock won the decision.
There was at this time also, a
tennis game in course, Idalou and
Lubbock. but because Of the wind.
the tennis game was practically de-
serted. Reports reached the ears OF
the visitors that dinner was in course
of preparation and that was dead
Knockout to the program for the
morning.
When they reported dinner ready,
they said more than many dinners
mean. Everyone 25 years of age and
yer was asked TO eat at the first
A -
the crowd would be taken care Of
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
Is VOTES CAST IN N
TRUSTEES ELECTION

In the election Of trustees for the
Lubbock Independent School Dis
tritc held here last Saturday, there
we're 10 votes cast The following
names which appeared on the Off
cial ballot were unanimously elect
ed J. + Hutchinson, L. d. Rankin,
W. B. Atkins and Mrs c. F. Stubbs
They were all old members Of the
board excepting Mrs. Stubbs. whose
name was placed on the official bal
lot in place Of j b. Pryor, who re-
signed from that position a few days
before election.
The personnel Of the board now
consists Of the following in addition
to the above named trustees: S. c.
Spikes, DR.. Ballenger and A. b. Con-
ley, Jr.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
w. r. BLACKWELL OF IDALOU
DIED HERE WEDNESDAY

W T Blackwell, well known far
mer Of the Idalou community, died
in the Lubbock Sanitarium Wednes-
day. April 7th, following an illness
Of about two weeks Of pneumonia
The deceased has lived IN that sec
ton only about two years. coming
here from Runnels county
He is survived by his wife and
one child. three brothers and three
sisters. all Of whom are here today
to attend the funeral services which
will be held at the Lubbock ceme-
terry at three o'clock this afternoon,
conducted by Elder j. T. Smith. pas
tor Of the Christian church Of this
city Interment will be made in the
Lubbock Cemetery Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
KING BROS. PLEASED
WITH LUBBOCK SALE

The public auction sale Of mares
held here Monday afternoon was
we'll attended and according to the
king Brothers il was a success. The
bunch sold Monday afternoon were
an nice fine Percheron mares, but
hardly As good as the car sold here
a few weeks ago by the same men.
Bidding was brisk and in one hour
after the sale started. all the mares
were sold. About $500 per head was
the average price paid for the entire
bunch although several brought more
than that amount. One reason the
sale was not as prominent for fancy
prices was that the mares were not
matched in size and color.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
LEGION POST
ENTERTAINs. FRIDAY

Allen Brothers Post No. las. of
the American Legion entertained its
members and ex-service men and
their friends with a social and
dance lest Friday. The following
program was rendered:
Selections by Orchestra.
Welcome Address--Mr. John j.
Noone. Post Commander.
American Legion March-Mrs. b.
III. Meskimen.
Reading-Mr. c. X. Watkins.
Vocal Solo---Mrs. Adelaide Sum-
mers.
History Of American Legion--Mr.
Il. c. Dickinson. Post Historian.
Following the conclusion Of the
above program, the crowd adjourn
ed 10 the dining room Of the w. O..
W. Hall where dainty refreshments
consisting Of sandwiches. cake and
hot chocolate we're served. Follow
INK this the orchestra adjourned to
the Elka Hall where delightful
dance was held for those who de-
sired to indulge, Free admission TO
the Lindsey Thsater was provided
for all members and their friends.
Many were prevented from attend
lng BY the lnelement weather. All
present voted the occasion q delight
ful succcas and we're unanimous Ia
expressing the hops that lhn Am
oTlean Legion would hold msny
similar ogeaslons ths fpture.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
r. L. WRIGHT DISPOsES OF
INTEREST IN cROLLMAN'S

b. T.. Wright. who has been sec
retary Of C.. II Groliman and Com
pany, an incorporated dry goods es-
tabhshment Of this citd, since the or
ganization Of the concern. disposed
of his interest in the company this
week and handed in his resignation
rs secretary. Mr. Wright will accept
the general managership Of the Of
hSs department Of the Bradley Auto
Company Immediately. however, he
will also aid IN the management Of
the Office department Of c. II. Groll-
man and Company until May the
first.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08

the big Increase over the early es-
innate, being absorbed at firm pric-
es. indicated the extent Of the de-
mand here
Horses and Mules
Moderate recepts and active de-
mand continue at the horse and mule
market. Heavey horses are selling
readily to eastern buyers, and farm
and southern demand is active.
CHARLES VI. PIPKIN,
Market Correspondent.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
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Ry Huber Rurress

by fubert burgess
The High shhool was very unfor-
tunate last week in losing the Man
ual Training teacher and the Span
ish teacher The students we're sorry
% see Mr. Starcher leave His quit
ting was not only loss as \ teach
er. but serious loss a. basket
ball coach for the high school boys.
On account Of this loss the basket
ball boys had 10 secure another
coach. The boys succeeded in getting
Bro Brabham. who IS an excellent
coach. 20 coach the boys until the
district meet.
The District Interscholastic
League meet will be held in Lubbock
April 1917. This meet promises 20
be the largest and will have the hard
est competition Of any meet ever
held heretofore in this district
Mrs Pauline Hewitt, formerly our
Spanish teacher. was a welcome us
iiOr at the high school Friday morn
inz
o. Wednesday. March 3ist. he
Choral Club gave an interesting pro-
grsm. which We thought 10 be the
best work Of the club However, We
ar" 20 keep this work up until after
TIE District meet The program rem
dercd was as follows Song. "rhc
Bright Rosy Morning"
Club. Vocal Solo. "Singin' an
Singin' Ellen Blomquist. Song.
"The Carnival of Venice"-Chornl
Club. Vocal Solo. Little Girl Blue"
Mary Dickinson. Song. MY Old
Kentucky Home"-Choral Club. Vo-
cal Solo. From The Land Of the
Sky Blue Water"-Miss Nichols
Song. American Hymn"-Choral
Club.
The Junior class gave a very in
teresting program last Thursday.
April ist. The audience stood while
the pianist began the strains of our
national hymn. America" but to
the surprise Of the audience. the
old song, school Days" was sung.
The rest Of the program was as fol-
lows: Piano Duet. Pretty Brides"
Francis Conley and Gladys Pry-
or. Reading. Tongue Tied"--Elza-
die Dresser. Song. The Robin
lrma Clay. Ellen Blomquist and
Margaret Hussey. Song. The Grand
Opening"-lrma Clay and Ellen
Blomquist Song. They Gotta Quit
Kiekin' My Dog Around"-Ellen
Blomquist and class. The program
was appreciated very much by the
school body.
The Lubbock High school gave an
excellent account Of itself al the Lub-
book county meet held at shallow
ster last Saturday.
A. ID. Hopkins Of North Carolina