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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
14
Uncle Bill Howard reports a June apple tree with sixteen fair sized apples on a single branch, smaller fruit on thinned trees growing larger elsewhere. He notes hail speckling but expects ample apples for home use and some for market while urging warmer days for crops.
W J Collier and daughter Ruby narrowly escaped serious injury when a runaway horse pulled the broken shaft buggy over. Mrs Colter bruised but not seriously hurt and Ruby lightly bruised on one hand. The buggy damaged. Reed Wolforth bitten by a rattlesnake on the foot despite heavy boots. He treated and recovering at home. Crop conditions in Dawson County reported favorable with strong cattle ranges and abundant water. Sheriff Conner's son remains in Plainview under a specialist care. his condition improving. E B Cox learns his mother died in a runaway near Farmesville Collin county and travels to Merit Pest City.
News from Plainview reports the death of Isaac McCormack in Portales New Mexico on June 12. A pioneer and organizer of Plainview he lived in Plemons Texas at time of death survived by a widow and nine children. He died at his daughter Mrs John Pendley home and was buried with Masonic honors.
Mr and Mrs Geo Wilkes left for Colorado after learning Mrs Wilkes sister Mrs J W Clark was dangerously sick A B Robertson Jr visited from Slaton Rev J P Ward preached at the Methodist church with strong attendance W H Lovelady family moved to Aspermont for a Bryant Link Company position Miss Genevieve Byer and Ina Morrow hosted friends at the Pickett home Born to I P Bortow and wife on Tuesday a daughter Jane 9th
Mr. Lewellen reports about 40 acres of oats grown near Runningwater. The heads are well filled and over 12 inches long. He estimates yields of about 40 bushels per acre despite lack of irrigation.
The Ralls Banner reports the death of Mrs. Paul Bedingfield after five weeks illness at her mother's home on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased is mourned by her husband, mother, brothers and sisters, with sympathy from the Banner and local community. The burial occurred Wednesday in Emma Cemetery.
On the fourth Sunday June 28 the W O W Lodge of Seminole will unveil monuments for Sovereigns F B Shell and J B Averitt. Services will be at the cemetery around 3:00 p m. AI Woodmen are asked to meet at the hall Saturday night before to prepare. A lunch will be served that night. J W R Bachman reports heavy rains across the county with prospects of crops, noting corn fields and cotton acreage.
Wilson Edwards leaves Tahoka Tuesday for Goodlet to supervise loading an 80 horsepower gasoline engine for Edwards Bros. new cotton gin. The firm plans immediate construction work and will add this engine to extend power for large cotton loads.
Notice of sale of real estate under execution in Taylor County Texas. Writ issued from district court on April 10 1912 in Rosa Cross and her husband W R Cross and agent H B Smith Nick Alley and T T Price. Sheriff levy on property in Lubbock County described as lots in Block Six to Ten inclusive. Sale set for June 6 1914 at 3 p.m. in Lubbock County Texas Real estate description included.
The Hamptons shift their home to a lower altitude due to Mrs Hampton health. Mr Hampton has long operated as a country merchant, previously in Toho ka and Lub bock, and now plans a cash based venture. They own a fine Slaton residence and other real estate while friends wish them success in the new location. EB 8. DeLoach suffers severe finger injury at the Santa Fe power house, the finger tendon torn free, treated by Dr. Adams and sent to Santa Fe hospital in Mulvane Kansas.
Block Nos and lots in multiple blocks in the Overton Addition to the Town of Lubbock will be sold at public auction for cash on the first Tuesday of the month between 1.30 and 4.00 PM at the courthouse door. W H Price and T T Price own the property. W W Flynn is sheriff.
San Marcos reports Aldermen Dudley Johnson and S Dykes tendering resignations to the city council saying they have purchased farms and will return to the soil. The note appears in a June 18 dispatch from San Marcos Texas.
The Star Telegram’s Sunday edition celebrates its booster role in developing the territory and notes Fort Worth’s strides. The piece credits the paper with aiding growth through continued promotion and community impact.
A fragmented Texas news item reports a consignment of 1,600 pay today and a total of 2,000% gx ter slipped by Creamery to Philadelphia. The text mentions an excellent batter named Lonex and hints at a North region best nut daily pouring in.
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