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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
Clovis Youth
CaughtStealing
Here Monday

Monday morning the appearance
of an unaccompanicd ten year cid
boy on The streets here attracted no
special attention, until that night,
when he asked for n room a. local
hotel, and said he had no money with
which To pay. lie was admitted, and
afi,r lounging around Tor a while,
produced some new articles which he
offered FOR sale 20 the other lDdgcrs.
The Chief of Police Immediately
went 10 work on the case and found
that the articles had been stolen from
local business houses The boy then
"fesscd up" and was made 10 help
distribute the Articles 10 those from
whom he had stolen them.
Ne was seen later with his father
and two larger brothcrf. who aaid
they knew nothing ~ the boys con-
duet. They had started for the OIL
fields, and the little fellow bad been
sent ahead on the passenger train,
and the others expected 20 catch car
rides and arrive In Lubbock Monday
night, but were unsuccessful In this
matter, and the lad decided 10 oc-
cupy the time profi,ably until their
arrival
The embarrassment - distributing
the goods TO the owners, and making
the confession 20 them was thought
enough punishment for the offenss,
and the Chief released him with a
warning 20 not be guilty of such of-
fense again.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
A. a NJ SQUAD DEFEATED
DALLAS ELEVEN 22 TO ~

Dallas, Jan. 2.--The Texas A. a
NJ. squad completely swept the Cen
tire College eleven of their feet, up
set the dope and won by score Of
22 20 II here this afternoon.
A. Il NJ. scored a safety in the
first quarter, two touchdowns in the
third and one In the fourth, failing
TO kick goal on the last touchdown.
Centre scored touchdown in each
the third and fourth periods.
Cool, cloudy weather, with only a
slight wind greeted the Centre and
Texas A. a NJ. football squads when
they went on the field for final linz
bering up before the game. Both
teams received big ovations. "Bo"
Mcmillan appeared on the field with
his bride Of few hours and was
greeted with as much enthusiasm as
the1ns,ams themselves.
lOe than 10000 fans had passed
through the gates at the time play
was called.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
Lubbock County
Tax Values Have
Increased a Million

The tax rolls Of the county show
a total valuation o. $1,000 ,59i, one
half Of which is covered by the yalua-
ton of lands outside Of railroad prop
critics, town sites and county parks.
a total Of 56s,s15 acres Of land are
rendered. Personal property totals
S2,125,390 against city property
valuation Of S2,7l0,9i0. Ninty-two
miles Of railroad in the county is
valued at $685., 800, rolling stock AZ
s77,72s and intangible assets fl54,-
466.
The total tax taken from the rem
dered rolls is s201 ,bA7.b7, Of which
s74, 4,553.74 goes 20 the State, $780,
1865 TO the County and s30,797.-
0a 70 the schools.
with a decrease Of 800 per acre
in land valuation the total for 1921
over 1920 was more than a million
dollars due 10 increase in value Of
personal property and city property
and improvements
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
Home OWNERSHIP SHOULD Be
ENCOURAGED BY MEN OF means
MONEY INVESTED IN THIS WAY Is SURE TO BRING
SATISFACTORY RETURNS AND BUILD THE TOWN
HOME OWNERSHIP BRINGS CONFINEMENT
And Feeling independence Coes Through Fellows Being
That a Man With a Handful of Rent Receipts Cannot Ex
pcriencc. Try and Own Home by This Time Next Year

One of the most commendnbls
moves that could be inaugurato
Lubbock curly in the year would -
campaign for home ownership
have stressed the need for more rcAt
houses. This is well, and good in iss
place, but the tenant house is merely
a makeshift for home, and one can
not have the same feeling Of perma-
nency az when a fellow has who owns
his home, hiss deed 70 the property.
and knows that he is not 70 be mo-
/ Tested on account Of having same
sold out from under him. The fellow
that owns a home can go forward
with improvements 20 his own liking
he can fix up his home 20 his owp
taste, which is beyond the privileges
Of the fellow who has nothing but
rent receipts 20 show for the money
he has invested in a place to stay.
The spirit Of home ownership
should be encouraged. IL means
much for the community. II means
more happy homes, and moro per-
manent citizenship. We believe that
about the best returns a man With
some surplus r-oney could get, would
be 10 invest same in fund 70 bulid
homes for those who desire them on
the easy payment plan. This plas
has proven very profitable indeed, 10
the investors In the past and has been
the means OF helping hundreds of
people TO secure homes, who would
have never been able 20 secure one
In any other way. During the past
year, quite a number Of people have
been enabled 10 buy homes by var
ious firms, selling them in this way,
and the plans have worked admirably.
and has made many happy families,
and they are beginning now TO look
forward with happy contemplation OF
receiving receipt for the last pay
ment and q deed TO the home, which
always gives fellow courage 10 press
forward, and when close times comes
the dread of hard landlord does not
drive the father 20 desperation, and
the mother TO the washtub
The local association could easily
place half a million dollars with re-
liable. responsible people in the build
ing of two hundred homes for people
In this city, II they had the money.
and the heads ~ this organization
are endeavoring 90 interest n number
of big capitalists in coming TO Lpb-
book with their millions backing
them. .o lend encouragement TO the
home ownership spirit. and Il IL hoped
that within the year just begun that
4 million or more dollars can be pro-
cured for this purpose In the mean
time, and while these things are be-
ing worked out on large scale, we
would encourage the placing OF yOur
surplus money in things Of this kind,
where much good can be accomplish
ed, and sure returns for the money
invested
Home ownership is the foundation
u better civilization. and better civil
lization Is the foundation Of better
government, all Of which goes 10
making n more PROSPEROUS, happy and
pleasant community, which insures
contentment Of our people.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
ANOTHER BOXING BOUT
MAY SOON BE ARRANGED

According 10 the Amarillo Tribune
arrangements may soon be completed
for another boxing bout that paper
says:
Steps are being taken TO match Kid
Lewis Of Amarillo, wclterwoight figh-
ter, with Clever" Joe Denton oi
Tahoka, for a tenround bout TO be
staged AZ Plainyiew. Lubbock or Sla-
ton some time in the near future.
j. VI. Denton. father OF the hard
pounding Tahoka terror, was IN ANA
RIO Saturday and sunday and ex.
pressed the willingness o. Joe 10 meet
any man in his wei -class in the
Panhandle Of Texas
Denton fought Tai Bentley of San
Angelo at Lubbock on December q
and kay0ed him IN the ninth round,
according 10 reports from the South
Plains city.
Denton is said 20 be IN a much bet
ter condition az present and putting
UP n much better class Of fight than
when he met Larry Smith IN a local
ring, something Ike six months ago.
He has been training with some very
good men and has gained consider
able knowledge along with his train
inY.
chould Denton be able 90 stop the
Amarillo boy he then is going after
a match with Mike Baca, the welter-
weight champion Of New Mexico.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
agement for all concerned.
Leases Will Ne Sold.

The company has large acreage
of leases adjacent 20 tho well, and
the secretary, r. y. Rosser, OF Alb.
errathy, states that inquiries are
reaching his office concerning theye
Lenses, and as the company has plan
ned 10 sell them AZ very reasonable
price. there will be renewal Of
business in that line, as during the
favorable developments Of the first
test these leases made rapid gains,
and az b u from these leases that
the stockholders will receive compen-
sniion for the use Of their money in
this project Il looks a great deal like
they will have a well tla, viii be
drilled upon dividends produced from
the company's original resources
The good that this test will do snis
section 0f West Texas Is yet tc be
determined. yet all Indications are
good, and Il is certain that the prop
osition this company was offered by
tho original drillcr, Mr. Bledsoe, is
the fairest and cheapest means for
completing o thorough test Of the
rlains ever offered. and II this well
stould be brought in, and there are
many who are completely confident
II will, the financial returns 10 the
business men " the towns from where
the money came TO finance It's drill
irg, will be uhestimablo, and the
showing Il will make for West Tex
~ viii be great asset TO the entire
fcc.ion.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06

Anyone familiar with conditions
the Plains needs most ac the sim
pie, well tried and profitable bust
ness enterpriscs that are sure for
large returns on small investments,
and the most practical Of these in
stitutions, in the mind Of the writer
would be some well devised plan
wherein the surplus money that the
people just naturally win spend,
regardless Of the nature OF things,
In attempts 10 ge. rich quick, be
combined for the purpose Of help
ing the farmer who is equipped for
taking care OF livestock with little
cost, obtain a few head Of milk
cows that he might be given that
much advantage TO grow with the
Plains and the rapid development
which we are assured.
From authoritivc statistics IL has
been shown that thoroughbred
milk COW will be self supporting a
great deal Of the time, and at the
end Of a series of five years will
produce an offspring Of eight head
These fiRares are facts. and have
been used by some Of the best II.
nanced men in the country as laws
Of their business which they have
adhered TO, and thereby become
known In the financial world. a
company that will spend thrty-five
thousand dollars in buying thorough.
bred cattle and selling them 10 the
farmers on such time, and on such
for them from this assured OF
spring, and az the same time enjoy
the benefits ~ the money derived
from the sale OF milk and butter,
would prove n success here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
BOY FATALLY INJURED
WHEN CAR TURNED OVER

Acton Baker, son Of Mrs. J. J.
Baker is in the West Texas hospital
in very serious condition as the
results of his car turning over Mon
day, while Mrs. Baker, Acton, and
his sister, Miss Elene, we're enroute
20 Abilene, where Miss Baker was 10
re-cnter the Christian College after
spending the holidays here
They were riding In their new
Overland roadster, and making good
speed, when the car hit a sand bed
and turned off the grade which is
about five feet high They were all
pinned under the car. The ladies'
were not hurt, but the young man
was bent backward causing injury
to his spine which paralyzed bis low
er limbs.
He Is now under the care Of spec.
ialists IN the West Texas Hospital.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
BLEDSOE OIL WELL TO BE DRILLED
TO $500 FEET DEPTH-DRILIING WAS
RESUMED LAST MONDAY MORNING

A letter received ~ the Avalanche
from Abernsthy, Tuesday, stated
that the Bledsoe No. ! was now under
sway of the drilling machine again,
and that the slush bucket vent down
the full two thousand feet the first
time y was placed in the hole since
drilling stopped VI the completion of
the first contracted depth several
weeks ago This fBct encouraged
the dfiller and members - ,he COM
nany more than anything ~ note
about the we'll, ~ there was con
slant danger oi the well caving IN
during the stop.
Tho company that will complete
the well u controlled by Lubbock end
Hale county men, and Is backed hy
sufficient capital 90 complete tte
test TO M least thirty-five hundred
feet ~ oil or gas Is not found az a
Lesser depth.
There has been recent develop
ments In he Howard and Mitchell
counties field 60 the south that have
made things lock n great deal better
for that well than anything since the
pocket Of Oil was struck ne thirteen
hundred feet in the first drilling II
is reported thai a we'll in that field
" making TWO hundred barrels per
day
The log of this well has paralleled
that ~ the big gas wells in the ANA
rillo fields. with the exceptions that
the formations here are about four
hundred feet deeper than there,
which IL accepted as tangible cncour.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
Car Owners Who Failed to Pay Tax
By January First Are Subject to A
Heavy Penalty if They Operate Cars

Mr.. Holcomb says, but II cars are
operated during the month Of jan
uary, without the required license,
the fine may be imposed. The
taxpayers will be required TO make
affidavit that he has not run his
car on the county highways dur
January II he escapes the provi-
sions OF the law.
The collectors office was .ax-
ed 10 almosr It's capacity during the
last few days Of the year and
many cars were registered. The
office was kept open until midnight
the last days of the week TO ac-
commodate the taxpayers. Mr..
Holcomb and his deputies are TO
be congratulated for the prompt
and courteous treatment extended
the public.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
POPULAR ALTERNATELY
COUPLE WE'D SUNDAY

A beautiful wedding was performs
ed here New Years morning when
J. r. Miller and Miss Frances Ar
nett were joined in matrimony BY
Rev. J. W. Hembrce.
The bride IL the Oldest daughter
II Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Arnetf. and
has been active In the social work Of
the town.
Mr.. Miller IL one Of the moss prom
ising young business men. and we
-re sure thai through their combined
efforts. social and religious work in
Alternately has two strong co-work-
crs.
May the haprinesg Of 'his New
Year occasion remain with them
throuVhort nc coming year.. and
may they always hold a aga and
~ ri,stirr rc~1rd for their home
and Abernathy Il our greatest wish.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
COMPANY WITH $4,000 CAPITAL to-
FINANCE FARMERS IN BUYING DAIRY
STOCK SHOULD BE FORMED AT ONCE

This proposition is neither un-
sound nor imaginative, as figures
are figures, and the Plains are
proven 20 be profitable and practi.
cal for the raising OF cattle, and
there are companies often formed
that will invest even greater sums
than the above amount for operat-
ing oil companies, etc, etc, which
are not a safe and sure propositions
and when materialzed, N ever, are
not 10 beneficial 10 the development
OF the country in general.
A little assistance in this manner
given the farmers here who are try
ing 20 make good without enough
capital would be conducive foi
better conditions in every line os
business in Lubbock before half the
five years were past, and would last
as long as there was a progressive
element here, for this increase in
five years would be multiplied by
four in the tenth year '(accordinp
% averAges) and now who can real
ize the great improvement the be.
ginning Of such project would bring
TO this section in only short time
might undcrFtand It's possibilities a'
the years 80 by.
II Lubbock county Is 10 be made
by the farmers why not see TO II
that something Is done TO help de.
vclop their earning power, and LEI
the success that such project would
bring TO them stand out as one
Of our greatest achievements
Frankly now, wouldn't thirty-fivs
thousand dollars invested in this
manner return greater dividends
and more general prosperity than
Ihe same amount placed in Wild
eating for oil1
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06

Approximately 25 per cent OF
the automobile owners Of Lubbock
county, are subject 10 a fine OF
from SO 70 500 for every day
their car Is operated on the county
highways. according 20 Tax Col.
lector, g. A. Holcomb.
Automobile taxes became de-
llnquent Saturday az midnight,
1900 Of the 1900 or more cars In
the county had been registered for
the year 1922, the Collectors re-
port shows. This is considered ex-
ceptionally good in view of the
fact that many Of the Western
counties have fallen far below this
Potter county having registered
only nbout so per cent.
The twenty-five per cent penalty
on delinquent automobile taxes Is
now effective until January 3ist,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
J. w. PATTERsoNs' FAMILY
NOW LIVING IN LUBBOCK

Mrs ]. W. Patterson and children.
Of Plainview. are here comfortably
located in their new home. Mr.. Pat
terson Is the live manager Of the
uradia station and has been here
for some time. He experienced con-
siderable difficplty j. IN securing a
home, and Is mighty glad TO have his
family located here whore he has
80 many friends. The uradia busi-
ness is growing under the efficient
management - NJ Patterson. and
he has nsed the Avalanche extensively
IN making - ric-its Of the rrodurt
known 20 ~ reopIc Of this recti
which shows that he knows how 70
- afi-r 1sine>s. May he enjoy a
rood patronage and successful bus T.
80 throughout is2x i> our vs<h-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
THREE BRICK BUILDINGS
CHANGED HANDS THIS WEEK

The brick buildings occupied by
the Manhattan Parlor, the Gift Shop
and Lyric Theatre were sold this
week 20 J. s. Johnson, Of Lubbock,
by r. II. Lowrey.
The buildings are located on mein
street here and are modern through-
out. Mr.. Johnson has been in ths
ranching business here for many
ycarx, and has confidence In the fu-
ture development Of Lubbock. Mr.
Lowrey is an old land mark m this
section. having made Lubbock his
home for many years.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
BLANToN WOULD ABOLISH
BATHS TO cONCRESSMEN

Washington, Jan. 3.-On the
theory that the pay Of a member
of Congress II sufficient - pro-
vide home with n bath, Rec 'enta-
tive Blanton. Democrat. TfRs, to-
day introduced n bill to close the
Free Bath establishments, turkish
and domestic, in the House office
building.
The measure would drop from
the government payroll what the
Texan described in his mind as
body rubbers."
Other bills introduced by the
Texan- would, eliminate TIE house
bzrberrhop. where n member m1v
hive his hsir cut NJ 25 cents. h1f
the city price and the House res
taursnt. run partly al government
evpen-e but without a eoTespordrr
reduction In prices
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
LUBBOCK BOYS AND GIRLS
BAND GETTING LINED UP

Prot. G.. W. Wright was here We'd
nesday and held the first meeting n
his band where Instructions we've
given. Forty girls and boys we're
present. and Rad very interesting
evening. They are expected 20 be
making some pretty rood music with
N few weeks. "a Mr.. Wright sta sfI
that he wonld appear in rubi- nth
nc band t--o months after the date
Of this meeting.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
IockNEy PIONEER DIED
At HIS HOmE TUESDAY

Word was received ~ the Ava
'arche Wednesday that r. r. Riedon,
weli kro~n pioneer Of Lockney. died
= his homo there TusEfay and would
- buried THURSDAY. He leaves nine
hsidren. and host Of friends.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-01-06
1T. PUcH rs DEVELOPING
HERD or MILcH COWS

J. r. Pugh was here "Wednesday
from his farm. six miles east Of town
He has very interesting account on
the develorment Of his hard Of mich
cows, whirh proves that there Is a
profit TO be 'iade in the dairving and
cl'tle raising business In this section.
e'her on a large or small scale.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-29

PALM
SUNDAY MONDAY Florence Reed in THE
Black Panther's Cub from Swinburne's immortal
poem ''Faustne.'
THE Skipper Has His Fling, new Tooner-
vile Trolley comedy.
TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
Jackie Coogan in NY Boy High and Dry,
Comedy and Review
FRIDAY and SATURDAY-Ace Lake Cullen
Lands in The Infamous Miss Revell."
COLONIAL
SUNDAY and MONDAY-Tom Mix in The Un-
tanned Sunshine comedy, His Wifes Caller
Mutt and JEFF.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY Shirley Mason
in Merely Mary Ann, Sunshine comedy u Hold
Me Tight
THURSDAY and FRIDAY Buck Jones in
Sunset Sprague:' Sunshine comedy, The
Baby
SATURDAY-George Walsh in The Plunger.
Chapter 3. Tho Adventures of Tarzan. Snub
Pollard comedy, 'Killioy.
cLYNE
SUNDAY and MONDAY Snow Blind" Reg
The Skipper Fire Brigade Ford Weekly.
TUESDAYS Sentimental Tommy a Para
mount special all star cast. Ruth Roland in The
Avenging Arrow Aesops Fables OF the day.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY - 'Helie-
trope' Cosmopolitan production Harold Lloyd
comedy, BY the Sad Sea Waves Selznick News
FRIDAY - Anita Stewart in The Yellow
Typhoon." Hall Room Boys comedy in wild,
Wild Women Pathe News.
SATURDAY-Douglas MacLean IN THE
Home Stretch Carmel Myers in the last episode
of Breaking Thru Snub Pollard comedy,
Sweet Bye and Bye
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-29
Amusements for the Week

RIALTO
SUNDAY, MONDAY TUESDAY - Cameron OF
the Royal Mounted based on Ralph Connors
story; cast includes CASTOR Glass, Irving Cummings
and vivienne Osborne. Pollard comedy, 'Hocus
Pocus''. Pathe News.
FRIDAY and SATURDAy-Will Rogers and
Lila Lee in One Glorious Day Also Smoky,
SUNDAY. MONDAY, TUESDAY-'THEoDoRA
WEDNESDAY-Pantsges vaudeville.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY-'A Voice in the Dark
Friday is also amateur mite.
SATURDAY-A Connecticut Yankee in King
Arthur Court.
CRITCHER
FOX WEEK
Winners of the West Episode No Is. Mutt and
SUNDAY-Maurice Flynn in "Buckng the Line
JEFF comedy.
Star Ranger Buster Keaton in The Goat
TUESDAY, Buck Jones in Riding With
Death Hurricane Hutch Episode No. 12.
International News No 5.
WEDNESDAY-Madeline Traverse in Rose Of
the West Sunshine comedy The Golfer
THURSDAY FRIDAY Special production.
with Bernard Burning, Seeds Of Vengsance."
Century comedy "A Nervy Dentist" Fox News.
SATURDAY-Johnnie Walker and Edna
Murphy in The Jolt Universal Western, Battle
of Wits Star comedy, Fur Goats or Pants
STEEL WORKS "Y''
SUNDAY Community sing and concert. p. m
TuESDAY-Colorado College Mems Glee club
THURSDAY-Amateur vaudeville night.
Chas Harrison presents Harrison Players in "A
Pair of Skies.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-29

The Harrison Players will have
noteworthy attraction this week in "A
Pair OF SKIES" the farce which ran
for year ut the Longacre theatcr.
New York. and which excited furore
OF fun and praise thar has never been
exceeded in the history OF netropoli-
tan theatricals. In what has been term
Cd "our national indoor game pair
OF skies Is not considered much OF
a hand but the affair arranged by
the author. Edward Peple. backed by
\ Queen OF Hearts, has created farce
that has been declared "a royal flush
In the matter OF fun. II has proven 10
10 the biggest farce winner in the his
tory OF tAe English-speaking stage and
the success which II has won IN New
York has been duplicated in Chicago
snd all the other cities where 1t has
been presented. It has been received
everywhere with praise. whose express
sion has been entirely In the super
lative.
The story deals with the fortunes Of
two partners in tho pill manufactur-
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-29
4 PAIR OF SKIES" At The GRAND

Ing business. Each claims to be the
head and brains OF the enterprise. AZ
ter much equabbling they agree to dis
agree and thru the services of their
attorney. decide to settle the dispute
as to who shall be the head OF the
firm. by playing a showdown hand OF
poker. A Pair OF SiNes wins. BY the
terms OF the contract. the losing part
ner becomes the other mans servant
for a period of one year. The latter
is installed as butler in the winning
partners household. where his position
made more embarrassing by the et-
forts OF a funny Cockney servant. who
makes violent love TO him and is de-
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-29

termined to capture him as n hus-
band. To add to the complications OF
his position, his sweetheart arrives as
a guest In the household. He Is unable
to explain to her his presence as a
menial for fear OF sacrificing his share
in the business by divulging the Sc
cret agreement which he has made
with the other. Tho entangling situa-
ton creates no end of amusing situa-
tions and the hilarious run moves along
with the speediest action until his
clever little fiancec works out the
means OF his escape.