Civic League reports year of civic progress in Lubbock
The Civic League presented a year in review at the County Federated Clubs meeting, noting growth to 35 members since 1918, prizes totaling about 180 dollars for children's fairs, efforts to beautify school grounds, and campaigns to exterminate pool halls. Fundraising and community achievements included tree planting drives, a Broadway cement crossing, and Dead Fly campaigns with local prize support. The group also lowered dues to 25 cents and seeks expanded participation across Lubbock.
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Uework
Peel
Lubbock
League
Mothers’ Club
Evangelist M J Thompson to Lead Revival in Lubbock and Mt Vernon
Evangelist M J Thompson head revival meetings at Mt Vernon drawing large crowds. He, a former county attorney and judge, is described as a strong revivalist with past work in Texas cities. Meetings run daily with 10:00 am and 7:00 pm services. Thompson slated for Lubbock in August by the Pastors Association for a Union Revival.
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Minet J. Thompson
Minet Thompson
Our County
Erath County
A. DD. Pattillo
Texas
W. W. Smith
Mt. Vernon
Optic-Herald
Evangelist Thompson
Lubbock
Pastors’ Association
Sunbeam Ranch Leads Delayed Children’s Day Program
A Baptist church program titled Children’s Day delayed from last Sunday featured Sunbeam Ranch with older girls aiding led by Mrs. R. B. Haynes. Impressive child sermons and recitations were shared as funds for missions were collected.
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Sunbeam Ranch
R. B. Haynes
Lubbock Cowboy Band Opens Friday Night Concerts
The Lubbock Cowboy Band begins weekly open air concerts Friday evening at the bend stand. Management plans to continue every Friday through the summer unless bad weather or out of town engagements occur. Citizens and visitors are urged to attend and show appreciation for the band.
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Lubbock
Panhandle Pioneer J W Rush Dies After Brave Battle
J W Rush aged 54 died at 1605 Harrison Amarillo last Sunday morning after a two year illness. Funeral services were held at the home and he was buried in Yulia with Ea kKle Undertaking handling. Rev Ernest E Robinson led Amarillo service. Rev O P Kiker conducted Tulsa burial. Survived by wife and ten children Mamie Clara Alice Nell Harold of Cisco and others. Cousin G A Rush of this city attended with son Charlie who returned Tuesday.
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W. Rush
Harrison Street
Yulia
EakKle Undertaking Establishment
Amarillo
Ernest E. Robinson
Polk Street M. BE
Tuliau
O. P. Kiker
Mr. Rush
Alabama
Texas
Panhandle
Rive
Tulsa
J. W. Rush
Mamie
Clara
Alice
Nell Rush
Harold
Cisco
G. A. Rush
Rush
Charlie
Man Slaughter Verdict in Andrews County Case
State of Texas vs C S Bailey ends with a verdict of man slaughter for the killing of J W Evans in Andrews county on March 19 1913. Jury out 24 hours and fixes three years in the penitentiary with a recommendation to suspend sentence. Case moved from Midland after earlier deadlock. nearly 100 witnesses testified from across the state.
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Barstow
Tex
State of Texas
C. S. Bailey
J. W. Evans
Andrews County
Midland
Garza raises fine oats near Pont Texas
J W Luman, two miles north of Post, harvested 1500 bushels of oats from 18 acres. He reports an offer exceeding the land cost and sold 4000 bunches while keeping the rest. County small grain acreage was light but produced well.
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Sudan
Texas
Canada
Lubbock County
Iowa
Michigan
Lubbock
U. S. Agricultural Department
Sudan grass seed plan outlined for Lubbock county meeting
A local notice urges Sudan grass growers to attend a July first meeting at the court house in Lubbock at 2 30 pm to discuss advertising and marketing strategies. It emphasizes keeping calm to achieve good prices and outlines a committee-led fund for targeted statewide promotion.
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Lubbock
Sudan
Gale
Labbuck County
Lubbock County
Sudan Grasn
Dmgan Grace
Houes
Gwo
W. . Merce
Notice on a sermon service by Rav J Be at Aberancle
Fragmentary notice notes a sermon by Rav J Be scheduled near an hour for a Pohl bitien service at the aberancle on Sunday.
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Rav
J. Be
Riley cage case linked to Slaton murder scheme
Bound over to district court Riley E. M. Riley charged with murder at Slaton in a scheme uncovered months ago. Prosecution details indicate linkage to other parties and a continuing investigation.
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Sthleva
E. M. Riley
Ig Sbehues
Slaton
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County Federation of
Clibs
Labbock
Praire
Sietlefield Woodmen
Evangelist M. J. Thompson
Baptist Children's Day
Garza
Tlubbeeck County
Lear
Riley Cage
Mager McBirey
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