The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-08-22
TAHOKA



n. l. Howard. proprietor Of the
Star Theatre, recently received his
fun at of radio equipment, and Is
preparing 20 have a high-powered
receiving station just as soon as he
receives instructions with regard 70
Installing same. Howard h also at
work on a hroadcasting station for
Tahoka, and when completed this
station can receive a. well as send
messages TO all parts Of the U. ).
Messrs. Rcdwinc and Hatchett, To-
cal realtors, have just closed deal
with Elliott Brothers and J. W. Is
ties, Of Hardeman county, whereby
these gentlemen become the owner
of 800 acres Of land four miles west
Of Wilson. These parties are the
first 10 purchase homes of this tract
that Redwine and Hatchett are cut
ting up into small tracts in the Will
son neighborhood.
Cleaude Peek, Of the postal de-
partment at Lubbock, was in Tahoka
late Saturday enroute home from
O'Donnell, where he held an exam
nation for postmaster Of that place.
He reported four applicants for the
place. The office pays around 5000
the year
r. J. Lowry, druggist, returned
the first Of the week from Dallas,
where he had been to complete the
purchase of his stock Of drugs and
fixtures for his new store on Main
street. A portion Of the fixtures and
stock has already arrived. Mr. Low
~ stated that when the store was
completed he would have the most
modern drug store this side Of Fort
Worth. Mr. Lowry comes highly
recommended rs druggist and
business man, and we are glad 90
have him locate in Tahoka
Mr.. and Mrs Con May and baby
went 70 Lubbock Sunday, and again
Wednesday evening. 20 attend the
bedside Of Mrs Jessie May, who un-
derwcnt an operation for appendi-
citis. We are glad TO report her
condition as improving
Rev. c. V. Williams, Methodist
evangelist, arrived here over the
Santa Fe Thursday from his home
in Melrose, y. NJ Bro. Williams is
conducting the revival meeting at
the city Tabernacle this week.
G. w. Small has begun the found
alton work for two more brick build
ings on Main street, adjoining the
three brick structures just complet-
ed By Mr.. Small on the north. With
the erection Of these two splendid
structures, this half of the block
facing the west on Main II is un-
derstood that the buildings will be
occupied by a ladies ready-to-wear
establishment and a tonsorial par
Tor
Work was begun on the new
school auditorium Wednesday. Con-
tractor Neugent Of Lubbock, has a
force Of men tearing away a par
Of the old building preparatory 10
erecting the new structure Con
struction work will be under way
for several weeks.
w. ID Novels and family returned
Sunday from Lampasas, where they
spent some two weeks on q vacation
with relatives. Mr. Novels stated
that he was indeed glad 90 get back
10 the plains where he could get a
fresh breath and a good drink Of
pure water. Nh Novels Is one Of |
Lynn county most prominent stock |
men, US MflN Hn U'IIE N'NIfN N'A WIN ]
the leading banks If tha comfy Boo |
the capacity of vice president His |
long period of residence BOZ this Sec |
tion makes him a real booster for |
the Preat South Plains
Lynn county Is being visited at |
the present time by q large number |
Of home-seekers. a large number |
of these prospectors are being To- |
Gated here by our local land agents. |
The great South Plains, Of which |
Lynn county is the very cream, is
being settled Up rapidly by our East
Texas neighbors Let 'em come,
there is room for all.
Fire Of unknown origin broke out
in the rear of the Goree building on
the west side OF he bubble square
about ten o'clock Tuesday night, and
but for the quick response Of the
local volunteer fire department. the
entire row Of frame structures along
this side Of the street would have
been total loss The building is
occupied By a second hand store.
Only slight damage was done.