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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

10

Rain Boosts Prospects In Lubbock County

Lubbock County enjoyed another rain last Sunday night boosting crops and spirits. Local business and farmers anticipate strong yields if rains continue. Ben W A Johnson state senator from the 29th district praised moral laws and anti pool hall measures while campaigning in Lubbock. Hon J J Faulk of Athens Texas campaigned for Criminal Appeals Judge here. John W Baker returned from northern campaign trail for State Treasurer with growing support.

Lubbock County Lubbock Ben W. A. Johnson Johnson Hall County Texas J. J. Faulk Athens Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Faulk John W. Baker Baker Texan

Democratic primary slate announced for Texas district race

Authorized notices list H. B. Murray as candidate for Representative of the 12nd District in Texas. Primary action pending.

Jaly Dietrist H. B. Murray Post Texas

Sexual Knowledge For Young Adults And Married Couples

A concise guide covers sexual health basics, consent, and responsible behavior. It addresses myths, safe practices, and the role of education in improving knowledge and relationships for both young people and married couples.

Fair Premium List Highlights Craft and Produce Awards

A long list details best watermelons pumpkins cantaloupes onions beans and more with first and second premiums, many at one dollar. Shows premiums for flowers, baked goods and crafts including a bouquet of cosmos zenias crochet and patchwork quilts. Special prizes promised later and sponsors include local merchants clubs and county committees.

Kuelvesy Mra Fred Stubbs J. K. Lester Geo W. Brigwa

Chamber offers prizes for best acre crops in county

The Chamber of Commerce announces cash prizes for the best acre of cotton Sudan grass and for the best yield on one acre of kafir corn milo maize or feterita. Prizes include 25 10 and 25 15 dollars respectively. Entries must be received by July 15 at the Chamber office.

Chamber of Commerce

Awakening of a Merchants Led Advertising Age

The community awakens to a new advertising era as merchants and consumers engage in ads to gain knowledge. This growth signals expanding intellect and wiser spending, with merchants responsive to patron needs and actively supporting the transformative ad habits.

Dissolution notice for Roy alty Wilco share

Dissolution notice states an interest in the Lubbock team is no longer with Roy alty Wilco. WILSON signs as party in the affected matter.

Lubbock Ieam Royalty & Wilco A. Wilson

Daily Rural Route Service Inaugurated on the 15th

Information via Congressman Smith states Rural Route No. 1 will begin daily mail service on the 15th, replacing the prior three weekly deliveries. The route's residents express strong approval, noting the positive impact for Lubbock and urging people to visit soon.

W. R. Smith Judge Smith Daily Mail Lubbock

Damage Suit Involving Western Telephone Company

The damage suit against Western Telephone Company of Slaton, by Miss Nix, is before Judge W. W. Heal as special judge in the absence of Judge Spencer. The case follows Miss Nix being injured by a lamp while in service at the Slaton office.

Western Telephone Company Slaton Miss Nix W. W. Heal Spencer Mira Nix Telephone Company

Phillips and Hooker wed after license issued in Lubbock

J A Phillips and Miss Kate Hooker surprised friends by obtaining a marriage license and hiring J O Abney to perform the ceremony. The couple, popular with many friends, will take a two month extended auto trip, leaving Wednesday afternoon for the journey.

J. A. Phillips Kate Hooker J. O. Abney Avalanche Lubbock

Trial Set Next Monday in Cow Theft Case

J. B. Turner faces a new trial in District Court on a cow theft charge after the higher court reversed a prior conviction and ordered a retrial. The case is scheduled for next Monday.

J. B. Turner

Mrs Ben Hardy Visiting Friends in Lubbock

Mrs. Ben Hardy of Seymour visits friends in Lubbock this week. Formerly lived there while Rev. Hardy served as pastor of the Methodist church in Lubbock for four years. Mrs. Lester Garrison, recently at Overton Sanitarium, returned home to Crosby County on Monday.

Ben Hardy Seymour Lubbock Rev. Hardy Methodist Church Lester Garrison Overton Sanitarium Crosby County

Reverend Dodson's Train Stop Visit Between Trains

Rev. B. W. Dodson arrived from New Mexico via the Cut-Off and stayed with Rev. Lane during a layover between trains before continuing south to Sweetwater to reach his home.

Rev B. W. Dodson New Mexico Lane Sweetwater

Millard DeShazo Heads to Monroe for Grandparents Visit

Millard DeShazo departed Tuesday for Monroe Arkansas to stay with his grandparents for several months.

Millard DeShazo Monroe Arkansas

Oklahoma visitors named in local social brief

Att C. Stacey from Oklahoma spends a few days in town with brother Meedathes W. R. A ame and John Bacon visiting.

Att C. Stacey Oklahoma Meedathes W.R. A John Bacon

Crosbyton Celebration Draws Wide Attendance

Report from Crosbyton two day celebration held Monday and Tuesday drew many visitors from surrounding counties. The town provided entertaining events and residents proudly hosted, praising Crosbyton as a welcoming sister town ready to entertain.

Crosbyton Tueday

Plowman Seriously Injured Near Littlefield

C E Donnell a prominent farmer and manager of the Cappleman farm three miles east of town was kicked by a horse while unhitching a team at noon yesterday. The kick knocked him over a harrow and left him unconscious. He is under a physician's care with injuries not yet determined.

Litllefield Texas C. E. Donnell Cappleman Farm

Humphries Case Continued to Next Term in District Court

State v Humphries jury failed to reach verdict and was discharged. The case will be tried at the next district court term in Post City. John Young and family travel to Soash to visit the Alley family. Nell Wofford Randal, now Mrs Morris Randal, visits in town. she lives in Seymour Texas.

John Young Soash Mrs Jack Alley Morris Randal Nell Wofford Seymour, Texas

Davis Visit Noted In Kansas City Brother Visit

Ross W. Davis of Kansas City Missouri is visiting his sister, according to a brief social note. Also mentioned is Mrs Ed Vaughn in the same item.

Ross W. Davis Kansas City Mra Ed Vaughn

Frank Winn Returns From School to Labbbosk Home

Frank Winn has returned from school and will spend his vacation with home splits in Labbbosk.

Frank Winn

Lubbock land sale in Purcell vs Overton case

Sheriff Flynn announces public auction of Lots 6 7 8 9 10 in Block 103 original town of Lubbock to satisfy a 1912 judgment in Purcell versus Overton for 9981.64 plus costs. Sale set for first Tuesday in July 1914 at the courthouse in Lubbock Texas between 10 am and 4 pm.

District Court Lubbock County Texas J. D. Purcell M. C. Overton Jabber County at _M. ©. Overton Jane A. D Lubbock M.C. Overton Caté Flynn Doudege Tetas

Methodist Ladies Attend Northwest Texas Missionary Conference

A large group from Latblock joined the Plainview gathering late last week and early this week. Delegates included Mesdames Co, W. Ratliff, H. T. Kimbro, Wi Royatty, W. B. Downing, W. M. Lattes, and Misses Fannie Osborne and Eta Overton, reporting a great meeting.

Northwest Texas Plainview Latbock Meadames Co W. Ratliff H. T. Kimbro

Vacation-bound traveler reaches coast after Lubbock stop

J K Deacohiy Ben ot Maal passed through Lubbock this noon while en route to the coast for a vacation. He is accompanied by his brother George Murfee who is listed as an accompanying traveler.

J. KB. Deacohiy Ben Ot Maal Lubbock George Murfee

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Lubbock Iron Works White Mm Rane Ina The Chamber of Commerce and Civic Kershaw Zenias LUB F Iron Works J. D. Sims Crockett, Texas C. L. Griffin John L. Wortham Austin Mrs. Stolningburg Tula Mié Ben. Hardy Mortis Raned Bune Wotiet W. K. Dickinson, SR V. P C. E. Parks, V. P MO. W. Baker Pres C. D. Lester F. B. Craig Ness Mutua Real Interests Bank Bank OF Mutual Benefits First National Bank Plowman Humphries State OF
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