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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

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The Lubbock Rotary Club held It's
weekly luncheon at the Manhattan
Parlors Wednesday, April 20, with
over fifty present. Rev. Lewis. the
Presbyterian pastor, offered invoca-
tion.
The meeting was called 10 order
by President Walter Myick, who
asked Mr. Keen as retiring secretary
10 give report on the work Of the
club for the past year. Mr.. Keen
skstched very briefly the activities
of the club for the past year. making
mention Of the fact that there is now
. bank balance to their credit Of
$4,000, and also that a great spirit
Of friendliness has been developed be-
tween this town and our neighboring
towns through the work Of the club.
He said the boys work this past
year had not been as extensive az
Il should be, but that plans are be-
ing made to correct this in the COM
The meeting was then turned over
to the entertainment committees for
the day composed Of Eric Posey, o.
l.. Peterman, and Neil Wright as
chairman. The chairman had heard
Of rumor that Jersey was going to
be married in the very near future,
and called upon Pete to confirm this
report. Wright: pete, | hear that
Jersey Is going TO be married soon,
and that friends say il is a love
match, pure and simple. What do
they mean by that pure and simple
Pete: well, guess II is this way.
know the girl and know that she is
pure. We all know Jersey, and
well you know he Is rather simple"
DR.. (Tom) Hutchinson next made
a short talk on 1.-THE things that make
me happy" Some of these things
were our beautiful, well-paved streets
our fine, well equipped schools
and more especially the Sl50,000.00
bond issue which was carried by such
a large majority recently, and which
will make our schools rank first with
any in the state, the friends he had
made since coming 10 this city fifteen
years ago, and the knowledge that
everyone Of these men went about
their daily work with smiles on their
faces, which fact proclaimed that
they were happy and had prospered
through the years He finished by
saying that, when we extend our wa
ter ard sewer mains, and paved
street and 90. ready 70 he sure
enougi city, that would cap the eli
max nd make him happiest Of all. !
X. Z. Harper made a talk on 'Ro-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02
Track Sinks
As Engineer
Backs Train

Brentwood, Texas, April 2s.-A
tragedy was averted at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday night by Engineer Ed Free
man Of northbound passenger train
No. 5. when he stopped and reversed
his engine as he felt the track sinking
upon reaching the Clear Creek bridge
and trestle twelve miles south Of
Brentwood. The headlight Of the
engine was out Of order and not
burning, which caused Engineer Free
man TO run slowly through the flood
ed area, feeling his way through the
darkness. On a high enbankment
with deep water on either side and
Cleark Greek half mile wide roar
ing just in front, the passenger train
started across the long trestle. Just
as Il did so the engineer felt the
track sink. He instantly applied the
brakes and reversed his engine, back
ing to a point Of safety, shaking up
the passengers considerably II was
found on investigation by the wreck
ing crew today that a long stretch
Of track had been washed out
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

much I appreciate being made prcai.
dent Of this Rotary Club. To me u
IA one " the greatest honors In the
world. II IL through the efforts
OF our retiring president, Walter
Myrick, that this club has been sue
cessful. We eli know that there has
been no movement for the good Of
the whole community In which the
Rotary Club has not taken the lead
in putting Il over.
aside from all these thingu, Ro-
tary has been a great benefit TO ev-
cry one Of its members by bringing
this group Of men together, and en-
abling you to become better acquaint-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02
OPINION GIVEN ON
FRUIT CONTAlNER LAW

Austin, April 26.--It was held to-
day that chapter lSl, acts Of the
Thirty-Fifth Legislature, providing
for standard containers for fruits
and vegetables and establishing
grades and packs and providing for
inspections at the point Of which
the produce is shipped, can not be
invoked on shipments moving 10
points beyond the State Of Texas;
that when so shipped the produce be-
comes interstate commerce and II
can not be regulated by the laws or
regulations Of any state. such regu-
lations being prohibited by the Con-
stitution Of the United States. This
construction Of the law was made by
first assistant Attorney General B.
F. Smith in an opinion 10 George ..
Terrell. Commissioner OF Agricul-
ture who had asked TO be advised
with regard to the law.
Mr.. Smith did hold In today's opin-
ion that the law was valid and en-
forceahle when applied 90 shipments
Of fruits and vegetables between
points in Texas. In such shipments
containers must be used and inspec-
tions can be made
IN his opinion Mr.. Smith says that
Texas is limited TO It's boundaries in
according bcnefcient power and that
il owes no legal obligation 10 other
states 20 protect citizens there; that
those states are privileged 20 make
laws. rules and regulations for their
own safety ard protection and like
wise the Federal Government may
regulate commerce between the
states for the protection Of the gen
eral public
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders
Of the South Plains and Santa Re
Railway, will be held at the Genera
Offices Of said Company in Lubbock.
Texas. on Wednesday, June Z, 1929,
at the hour Of 1000 a. m, for the
purpose Of selecting a Board Of Di-
rectors for the ensuing year and for
such other business as may come be
fore the meeting.
The Annual Meeting Of the Direc.
tors Of said Company will be held
on the same date and place, imme-
diately after the meeting of the
Stockholders.
W. s. Posey, Secretary:
1887
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02
BAYLOR COUNTY FAIR TO
BE HELD SEPT. 23RD

Seymour, Texas. The Baylor
County Fair will be held in this
city from September 10 to Septem-
Der %, according to announcement
made 10 the Exhibit Bureau Of
the West Texas Chamber Of Com
merce today. Arrangements have
been made whereby the Workman
Show, a rwenty-car carnival will
show here during the Fair, and ar
rangcments are also being made for
100 blanket Indians TO he present.
The foundation for the new 70x700
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

tary. In Town and Country lie
mentioned The fact that AZ civiliza.
ton advances to all become more
dependent upon each other; but a.
we become more dependent. We also
become more sclf-absorbtd aud more
solf-centcred. But Rotary has done
much 20 counteract this tendency by
bringing the town and country peo-
pie closer together, establishing the
bonds Of friendship and Of mutual
interest between them. and giving
them a better understanding Of the
problems that each one has to work
out in their different business. and
occupations. He said that one OF
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

foot agricultural building which is
being constructed especial for the
Baylor County Fair has already been
completed The building viii be
rus'ed 20 tomp'etion IN order that
II may be used for tn Pure Food
and Textile Sho0 70 o. held rcre
dIrrg the last weeks Of May.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

Prof. j. W. Evans, scientific ad-
wiser Of the English Colonial Office
in London, claims that Greenwich,
supposedly the stable center Of time
has moved half a mile toward the
equator in the past eighteen years,
and Naples has moved a mile and a
half in the same direction in fifty
one years.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

done much for Lubbock. To know
Jed IL TO like him. and that IL how he
has kept us working 20 hard both In
the upbuildlng Of Lubbock. and Ro-
tary work as we'll But N you are a
good Rotarian you will be civic
worker.
Where you lead. we will follow.
and am sure this II the sentiment
Of every Rotarisn.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

Great Britain has addressed a note
70 the Allies declaring that, owing 10
the fact that Great Britain has 10 pay
the interest on her debts TO the Uni
ted States, she reserves the right to
call upon the Allies in turn to pay
the interest on their war debts 20
Great Britain.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For County Judge;
P. +. BROWN, Lubbock,
(Re-election)
D. W. PICKETT, Lubbock
GEORGE w. FOSTER.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For County Attorney;
JOHN R. MCGEE, Lubbock.
OWEN W. McWHORTER
c. W. BEENE, Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02
NOTICE

have resigned as manager Of the
Lindsey Theater. However, ] shall
continue. as in the past, TO operate
the Lyric. ! express my apprecia-
ton 10 the public for lis patronage IN
the past, and solicit a continuation
thereof. Z. McElroy 1871
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For County Clerk;
HERBERT STUBBS.
G. 7. CRAWFORD.
For County Treasurer;
J. S. SLOWER.
WILL MCKINLEY.
CHRIS HARWELL.
LESTER L. MILLER.
Fer Sheriff,
c. A. HOLCoMB, Lubbock.
Reelection.
JOE W. PERKINS, Lubbock
r. /. TUBBS, Lubbock.
P. B. PENNEY, Lubbock
|. J. OSBORNE.
II. L. (BUD) JOHNSTON.
For Tax Collector;
SAM SPIKES, Lubbock
(Re-election)
TONY Q. DYESS. Lubbock
A. J. CLARK, Lubbock.
ANSEL HINES Lubbock.
For TsS Assessor;
R. c. BURNS, Lubbock
(Re-election)
A. Is. JONES, Lubbock.
For County Superintendent
z. X. HAYNES. Reelection
lubbock
For County Commissioner, Pre-. l
NJ. NJ. CRAWFORD, Lubbock
Reelection.
J. II. BURROUGHS
MARVIN T. WARLlCR.
cosaty Commissioner, Pre-. No. B.
B. N. WHEELER, idalou,
Reelection.
For Con missioner. Pre- No. a.
J. c. SHAW.
L. c. DENTON.
For Justice Of the Peace, Pre-. No. !,
j. WESLEY SMITH
(Re-election)
J. II. RICHARDSON.
GEO. B. MULLINS.
W. Y. JOHNSON.
For Public wsizhsr, Pee. No. I.
G. 7. JACKSON. Lubbock.
(Re-election).
I. Y w. DI meNEEiY l"i Lubbock
J. p. NELSON.
Fs~ Psblie Weighet. Pre-. ,.
(Idslos)
J. ID. FUGITT.
n0cKLEY AND COCHRAN
COUNTIES
- Tss Ass.sss.,
nko & yss5 y row.
Z A. sTRoup. trs-elsstiesl
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT =

The following parties authorize the
placing Of their names in this column
sor the various offices, subject &c
me Democratic Primary, in July, apd
ask favorable consideration Of their
'laims
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

II Ford has too much money why
doesn't he try raising ehickens7
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For Clerk Of The District Courts
LOUIE +. MOORE.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For County Treasurer;
J. s. SLOWER.
WILL MCKINLEY.
CHRIS HARWELL.
LESTER l.. MILLER.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For County Clerk;
HERBERT STUBBS.
G.. 7. CRAWFORD.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For Tax Collector;
SAM SPIKES, Lubbock
(Re-election)
TONY Q. DYESS, Lubbock
A. J. CLARK, Lubbock.
ANSEL HINES Lubbock
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-02

For County Superintendent
Z. X. HAYNES. Reelection
lubbock
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
CHURCH LEADER
VALLEY VISITOR

The Christian church is looking
forward to the services tomorrow
with great pleasure The Rev. A. c.
Snither. one of the great leaders of
t1ie Christian churches of Southern
California, will De iii the city and
win occupy the pulpit in the morn
ing There Will be special music
with Prof. Elmer A. Todd al the
organ.
In the evening, the pastor, the
Rev. A. +. Worthy, viii preach on
:. Our Lord Commands.
The bible -hool will meet in the
morning and the Endeavor societies
at the uslual hours in the afternoon
and evening. Committees are plan,
ming for the Christmas celebration
for the children
Membership night featured the
past week and next week will be
occupied in the usual way.
The audiences are growing from
week 10 week at the Sunday services
and the various departments, are lax
ing care of the work to which each
is dedicated. The bible school is
coming mp to the average of last
year, there being nearly go present
last Sunday.
The church was saddened this
week BY the death Of Miss Lois LET
'fingwell, daughter of :. ". Letting
well, one OF the church elders.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09

The beautiful automobiles equipped ready to take
delightful spin. stand waiting for their owners. If they
could talk those big would undoubtedly say Look at
me, am not mighty fine and costly prize we'll worth
every effort it takes to win me-" big SI995OO Moon
Sedan the SI77OOO Hudson Speedster SI435OO
Buck Touring Car Of the three S6630O Chevrolet
Touring Cars truly wonderful prizes for days of
hard work And when it is taken into consideration that
the value of all the to be awarded about 81 10000
is not strange that the live are speeding I'D their
and preparing with eversh interest for the best re-
naming opportunity of png up the winning votes.
Any candidate win the mammoth prize with little
real hort as close the stands each in
ovldua contestants fauregod or glory the
congratulations and commendaons of all Imperial Valley
ana one OF the best in Notwithstanding depends
upon what each candidate is able to accomplish right now
Every day-every hour in the time that remains
snoud De utilized to the fullest possible by the ear
nest husers who really want to take advantage what
may prove to be of the greatest events their lives
us DO or Die in these next few hours of the big vote
period which ends at 10 O'Clock tonight After this the vote
schedule is much reducedthen another vote reduc
ton In the schedule occurs before the close.
Watch them go in the few hours that are left 1t will
De interesting indeed, to which candidate will be able
TO get to the top and stay there The wide awake candidate
can IN this big vote period pile up such an enormous
amount of votes that it cannot be overcome.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
METHODISTS IN
ACTIVE PROGRAM

The Methodist church has had u
full week an danother is IN front of
it. Pastor \. +. Schultz presided
Monday afternoon II meeting of
Methodist ministers of the valley,
speaking in the morning to the
county ministerial association. The
women of the church held their much
heralded bazar, clearing enough to
meet their pledge on the debt of
Social Hall. 1t WAS & great success
in every particular and the Aid So
says that il was worth while.
Last night the young people of
the congregation were entertained at
n barn party.
Tomorrow, the. quarterly commun-
ion will be administered, with Il ser
mon on THE Lamb of God.
The pastor is anxious that all mem
beers be present and enjoy this privi-
1ege of Christian people. In the
evening, the sermon subject will be.
!" Nan Minus God. The Epworth
League and bible school will meet
1t the usual hours.
On Tuesday evening. church night
viii he observed in Social hall with
It pot luck supper to be served by.
the men On Wednesday evening,
the regular PRAYER meeting will be
held. Thursday, the .Epworth League
will serve a Mexican dinner at the
hall, from $50 to 9 p. III. The pro
eeeds viii be used in missionary
work ;mong the Mexicans of FL
centro. The young people have
pledged financial support to this
work.
On Friday, the annual Chrysanthe-
mum Tea will be given by the wom-
en- of the. church. This has been Il
{ astom of many years, dating lack
80 l9las 49,. -
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
Hartman Plans
Big Year for Post

The Rev. George A. Hartman of
the First Presbyterian church is
continuing his series of doctrinal ser
mons and his theme Sunday morning
win ht - The Person and Work of
the lIolv Spirit, In the evening
lie will preach on "The Originality
Of JesuS.
The children of the Bible school
are already busy practicing for a
Christmas program with their teach
ers directing them.
The Guild will meet Tuesday af
tcrnoon at 2:30 with Mrs. l.. F..
Sargent, 591 FL Cenro avenue. This
will be Il work meeting with the
usual business.
As the newly elected commander
of Boyce Aten Post of the American
Legion, Rev. Hartman is lining up
his committees and getting ready to
carry on. He is confident that
the post is ready for a constructive
program that will mean much TO the
as well as to the mem
ber-.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
DIR. SMITHER TO
TALK TO CLASS

q Dr. A. G. Smither, Los Angeles,
viii be the speaker at the Men 5
Bible Class at Palace theater Sun
day morning. The executive eom-
.Iaittee which has been providing
cxcellent speakers for the morning
study hour, feels that in Dr. Smith
Ter they have secured a man 5 man
syyho will deliver message that viii
sinspire and that will be something
quite ont of the ordinary.
DR.. smitber is prominsit bust
-ness man of Los Angeles, WAS a
.Iioneerr in that greet city aud was
connected with It's religious life for
nanv years He is man Of large
lneans and devotes considerable time
TO Christian work.
There viii ba special music ana
the short lesson study.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
(,CE1URCfES
Sharpe Speaks
Baptist Church

The week at the Baptist church
has been given over to the revival
services, in which she interest has
dcepened from day to day. The
congregations have been good all the
week, and all have enjoyed the ser
vices. Great good has already been
accomplished Visitors from other
cities Of the valley have been noted
almost every evening. On Thursday
evening delegation from Iioltvill".
headed by the Rev. and Mrs. ]. E,
Maley, attended and expressed their
pleasure in the meeting.
Pastor c. f. Flanagan says that 1t
has slowly lawned upon the people
III Eentro that there is really a
great evangelist IN their midst. The
Rev. Sharpe is distinctly different.
He believes in G christianity Of sun
shine, and joy, aud gladness.
The subject of Evangelist Sharpe 5
sermon Sunday morning viii be-,
'eHeaven, and How TO Gel There.
The male quartet viii sing at this
service, the selection to be The
City Four Square.
A meeting for women viii be held
at p m. Sunday afternoon, at
which time the evangelist viii speak
on :. The Overlooking Life.
A great song service led, by Evan
gelist Sharpe, viii open the evening
services at 7:3o. Mrs Marie Jen-
kilis and Miss Josephine Williams
wiz play 1 violin dueT. The subject
of the evening sermon by the Rev,
Sharpe viii be, Chickens Come
Home TO Roost.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
Ministers Plan
S. S. Convention

The Cuslntv Ministerial Associa-
ton meeting the first of the week
in FL Centre was attended by pas
tors freH every section of the val
ley and the religious activities of
the county were discussed and the
situation canvaSsed as to work that
should he undertaken. The ministers
are optimistic of the outlook, the
fail aud winter audiences AT all ser
vices being better than in previous
years.
The young people are alive to
their work in Christian Endeavor,
Epworth ~Leagu' and b. Y. z. L.
They have had conferences and
conventions. and their work has been
interspersed with social events that
have promoted friendship and closer
acquaintance, and ON the whole
there is nothing to discourage the
ministry.
The Rev. A. f. Schultz addressed
the association. telling OF his trip
around the world.
The association has been in cor
respondence with Hugh G, Gibson,
general secretary Of the Sunday
School Council Of Religious Educa-
ton of Southern California AND
has accepted the proposition to ar
range fer two conferences in the
valley, two days in FL Centre and
two days IN Brawlev The confer
ence in Fl Centre viii be held Dee
ember 9 and 10; that of BraNlev,
January IL and p Mr.. Gibson
win meet the local workers at the
Baptist Church at o clock tomor-
row afternoon to plan for the con
ferpneps
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
CHURCHES TO HAVE
MANY PROGRAMS

8 The churches Of III Centre VIII all
observe Christmas with programs
Especially fitting for the children,
.bft plans are rs yet Hoi announced.
Committee have been appointed
slnd very soon plans win be crystal
AGED SO that they may BE- announced.
The SUNDAY Schools are an studying
Che life and works of Christ, which
will lead naturally into the day that
81 observed by all Christendom as
dis birthday.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
ALTAR SOCIETY
MET WEDNESDAY

81 Mary 5 Catholic church has
had nothing out of the ordinary
routine this week. The work Of
the parish Is well taken care of by
The Rev J. J. Truxaw, and the ser
ices contiilaes rs usual. the two
misses on sunday and instructions
for the children on saturday after
noon and sr9Ilayt morning.
The Altar Secietv. Wednesday,
as Is the cUstAin. Some other events
are in pros 3eet but meme is quite
ready for announcement.
Farm Advisor IN Indio E. L.
Gagthwaite IS in lndios 10 look into
Tie date Industry Of that section.
He is ACCOMPANIED by Ray Ellis, as
asia-sil,. III 6sor,...s@s
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09
Candidates Exhibiting
Great Activity, Second
Period Comes to Close

Beautiful Cars VIII Be Awarded to Those Who
Hustle Now Every Hour Very Important to
Candidates. Dc Your Best NOW. Don't Slacken
for One Moment. Just TIVE Short Weeks Remain
After Tonight.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1922-12-09

HHh but a feD hours in Which to enter subscrip-
tons n the Press great automobile prize campaign and
secure the maximum UOtes aiosrcd, and spifh but feW
days to go before the finally to close the
candidates are sfrainng every in their finals for
supremacy as the end looms in sight,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-02
DIVORCE DEFENDANT
TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL

Making fight for his life, phys
icians and attendants at Ryburn hos
pital succeeded in saving Harry Rabe,
Mission township farmer, who last
week was made defendant in di-
vorce proceeding instituted by his
wife, Mrs. Mabel Rabe. Rabe, who
is about 35 years of age, was taken
in the hospital at O'Clock last night
by friend, who stated that the man
was i'll and needed treatment. DR.
S. E. Parr was called to attend him,
and diagnosed the case as a poison
victim.
A fight was started at once to save
the man who appeared to be absolute.
ly respondent and refused to talk,
even to divulge any information
which might aid the physician in di
agnosng his case. Throughout the
night and the early part of the day
fight against the ravages of the i'll
hboo wac iAi|hS' ill5 silltl ilOOu ttlt
unfortunate man had passed the crisis
and it was said would be able to
leave the hospital by night.
Friends of Mr.. Rabe say he became
despondent Saturday night when ne
saw in the papers accounts of his
wife's having sued him for divorce
In her bill Mrs. Rabe charged him
with nonsupport, cruelty and claims
that he threatened to kill both her
and her mother, Mrs. Mary Haglee
She secured an injunction prohibiting
him from coming to the home of her
mother where she is residing.
Rabe has been living alone one
mile east of Norway, since he and
Mrs. Rabe separated. In Norway to.
day it was said that he became de-
spondent saturday night. Neighbors
yesterday notified his brother, who
resides near Ottawa, of the fact, it
is said. and the brother went out and
brought him into the Ottawa hospit-
al