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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25
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SOUTH RICHMOND

Hobby under arrest, was fined $40 and
costs.
Ed Sutton. Jerry Johnson and John
Bright. colored crap shooters; went to
jail in default OF fines OF So and costs.
Oscar Fortune, charged with assimilar
offense. contributed the same amount
to Justice Maurice. l.. s. Godsey and
G. e. Muire. charged with gambling,
alao paid up.
Holly Easley, colored. charged in
warrant with nonsupport, was dis
missed
JEFF Woodbridge. colored. charged
with an assault on May Banks, was
made member OF the road force for
sixty days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

The annual meeting of the congrega-
ton OF Meade Memorial Episcopal
Church will be held tomorrow night
at O'Clock at the church. The cleo
tion of vestrymen for the ensuing year
will come up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-25

E. w. Payne, son of ]. w. Payne, or
Stafford County, has been appointed
postmaster for the town of Brooke, in
that county. succeeding G. j. Green
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Gov Colquitt is willing to call an
extra session of the legislature. pro-
vided a majority Of the members will
agree to pass just such measures as
he suggests and Of course just like
he suggests. II would save time for
the members to send him a power of
attorney to make such laws as he
would like. OF course they will not
do that nor will they promise be-
forehand to let him dictate a batch
OF bills and pass them at his bid
ding A Fannln county representa-
tive says that II Colquitt wants to
call them together let him do It. but
for one he will not agree to surren-
der his independence.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19
CHRISTMAS GREETING.

The Singal extends greetings to It's
readers and friends all over Scurry
County and elsewhere, wishing you a
Merry Christmas and a happy, and
prosperous New Year. We appreciate
your friendship. good will and pa
tronage and hope to continue to mer-
1t and receive the same cordial re-
lationship in the future. AS we have
labored together in the past for the
general betterment OF our town and
country. let us hope for a continue
ton of mutual confidence and coop
Grafton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19
MRS. BAKER ENTERTAINs
BUSY BEES CLUB

The Busy Bees Club met in reg
ular monthly session on the afternoon
OF December 10th at the home of
Mrs. T. F.. Baker.
The attendance was good although
the weather was very theaterning,
which fact gave evidence of the en-
thusiasm of it's members.
The roll call was answered by
each one giving a name, date AZ
place of birth and time OF death I
famous musician.
Then followed the election OF Off
GERS with the following result:
Lois Sears. President,
Doris Marshall Vice President,
Ella Mae sturdivant, Sec.
a unique history lesson was given
Each pupil having brought two ques-
tions and answers. the former we're
given to the class to be answered.
Quite an interesting musical pro-
gram was given by the pupils which
was begun with the song GLORIOUS
Morning" and ended with christmas
Carol"
The class then adjourned to meet
at the same place at an early date.
This club Is cmpOsed OF pupils OF
Mrs. Baker who are bright little girls
and are doing good work. which
shows that they are well taught.
-ONE RESENT.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19
NOTICE TO COMPANIONS

Snyder Council No. 221. Royal
and Select Masters will meet on Fri
day night, December 26th. 1913 for
work in the degrees All members OF
this council are requested to be pres
ent and assist in the work. Visiting
companions are cordially invited.
Remember the night. FIRST night
after Christmas.
G. l.. EZELL. T. I. NJ.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

lot of letters to papers. They report
the receipt and tabulation of eos
replies. or this number 46 favored
Mayes, 12 favored Thomas, favored
ColQuitt. favored Mills and 3 for
Lane.-Jacksboro News.
The other nine candidates proba-
bly, divide up the other 40 replies
and the other 492 newspapers prob
ably considered their choice as their
own individual business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

of a town to be afflicted in this way
20 some period in the development OF
thecommonwealth. but for whole
municipality, Economically and alto
gether to be thusly afflicted Is un-
common. The people OF Dallas not
only had cold feet, but the entire
anatomy was In a frigid state and
they had TO eat cold grub. 1t was all
brought about by the bursting OF
the big gas main which supplies the
city with fuel the break was caused
by high water.-Graham Leader.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Poultry raising is growing In ia
vor in Scurry county and ought to
be made a valuable side line Hog
raising is sadly neglected. Right here
where the climate is the best for hogs
where diseases never bother and
the best OF hog feed. abound. II is
said that this industry shows about
one hog for every family. No wonder
meat Is expensive.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

The Lubbock Avalanche tells about
"a cabbage head grown by citizen
there and says:
Some time ago he brought one In
that weighed 30 pounds and last week
he presented the Avalanche editor
with a fine big head that tipped the
scales at 1874 pounds. sound and
nicely lea ed"
Affidavit probably forwarded on
demand.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

None but non-progressive mer-
chants pretend to argue that adyertls
ing doesn't pay. and no newspaper
wants their business anyway as they
would have trouble in settlement.
Terry County Herald.
Generally they can tell publisher
how much he should charge for adj
vertising and knows better than the
editor what ought TO be printed and
will get miffed n the paper fails TO
say their children are among the
brightest in school.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

d, J. Mcneil, president OF that
body OF farmers who have withdrawn
from the original Farmers Union
has called a meeting Of his followers
TO be held In Dallas next Saturday.
Graham Leader.
Maybe they will endorse Cyclone
Davis for governor and eliminate I'm
Gle Peter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Lee Clark Of the State Department
Of Education delivered an Interesting
address to the Teachers Institute
Thursday afternoon. II is good for
such men to come to us and give us
the benefits OF their mature judg-
ment on important educational sub
iects
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

FEED INTERNATIONAL MEDI-
CINAL STOCK FOOD TONIC. IT'S
THE BEST. WE HAVE IT-FREsH
STOCK. IN ALL SIZE PACKAGES
AND IN PALS.
27-2t OWL DRUG STORE
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Judge Thomas will be in Snyder
on the 22nd to hold a special session
OF District Court. The principal bust
ness will be the judicial fixing Of
the final settlement OF the famous
scurry County school land case.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19
Friday, December 10, 1913
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character. standing, or reputation OF
any person, firm or corporation.
which may appear in the columns OF
The Signal win be gladly corrected
II called to the attention OF the edi-
tor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19
Tllr Suuhrr Stgttal
HARDY, PICKLE a HARDY.

Entered in the postoffice at Sny-
der. Texas, as second class mail mat
ter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Almost every county that takes a
crack at the liquor traffic knocks e.
ont Then the law prohibits shipping
Il In, thereby preventing wet towns
from debauching dry territory. This
Is making Texas leader IN temper
ance. provided the Law g. enforced.
and We must suppose q ir.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

BoYs, BOYsii Buy your FIRE
WORKS from GRAYUM DRUG 90.
The best assortment In snyder. Tho
prices win suit you.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

With all these big, large frosts
coming, we see no reason In the
world for doing without spare ribs
and backbone much longer -Anson
Western Enterprise
Frost doesn't make spare ribs and
backbone.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lowrey OF
Roscoe spent Thursday and Thurs
day night here enroute TO Lamesa to
spend the holidays with relatives.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

A. G. Wilmeth. DR.. Warren. J. X.
Blaekard and J. W Couch auioed
over the south part OF the county
early this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Something that makes nice
XMAS GIFT l. an ELECTRIC IRON.
80 useful and convenient.
GRAYUM DRUG 90.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

a. Rhoades OF Ira. returned last
Thursday from South Texas. He was
at Waco. Houston and Galveston
and saw the flood in all lie stages.
and the height OF lts enormIty. He
says Il Is beyond description.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Instead OF repeating the homestead
law. IL should be strengthened
Jacksboro News
The homestead law will never be
repealed by popular vote. no matter
how much money lenders and specu-
lators may desire.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

How could you improve your pro
perty more than by surrounding q
with nice concrete sidewalks -Ex
why. add a few shade trees and
Towering shrubbery. These will helr
and they are cheap.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Earnest Elkins and wife o. Post
City visited the family OF a. l.. Bet
lis In Snyder this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Editor Stricklin of the Terry coun-
ty Herald visited country subscrlb-
or and filled up on backbone and
spare rib and his next paper was hll-
ed up with urgings to the people to
raise hogs
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

j. N. Hunter the leading lumber
man OF Fiuvann, was a guest al the
Maxwell wednesday night.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

FOR RENT-Nice three room house
on West Side. Close in. Inquire at
Burton-Lingo & Co. office. 27-4t
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

J. J. Brownhcld was registered at
the Maxwell last night.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Pastor d. Tilmon Tucker Of the
Firgs Baptist church made a flying
trip to Dallas this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Jess Eon and family left Thursday
for Thorp Springs for the holidays.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Frank Edwards % Wise county
was prospecting In snyder this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

J. A. Quinn OF Camp Springs spent
Thursday night In Snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

As an indication OF the standing
of Texas editors on the choice for
Governor. Home and state sent out a
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Alvin Elklrs OF Kent county visit.
ed A. l.. Belts and family this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Mrs. T. J. Thompson viii leave on
Saturday to visit her cons in San An
tonic.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

when YOU hear a man sneering at
the local papers. you can safely bet
he doesn't spend his time making
them better stanton Reporter.
Probably has not paid 1t a nickel
In three years. II he were syy, q sub
scriber he had to be cut out 10 meet
the postal requirements.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

b G.. Appleton was here from
Hermleigh this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19
AMONG oUR EXCHANGES

The Sweetwater Reporter says r.
b. Gilmore who has been Secretary
OF the Chamber of Commerce has sew
cred his connection and gone hence.
Elmore was an active hustler and
kept something doing.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

q rely the people OF Alabama win
not side track a man Ike Underwood
for a man OF mediocre ability In
choosing a Senator.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

The entire citizenship OF Dallas
last week suffered with cold feet Il
is not uncommoR Tor a few citizens
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

j. NJ Hilbun has been hauling feed
10 Roby this week from his farm in
the Claytonville country Roby Ban
ner
West Texas farmers are doing that
al over the country this year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Mrs. Joe Strayhorn has been quite
sick for two or three weeks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Leading Republicans are disposed
to shy ~ the proposition to hold a
joint convention OF stand patters
and progressives. They fear an op.
ening of the old sore.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Morris sheppard and Richard Pear
son Hobson are the champions OF
Nationwide prohibition
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

Felix Diaz is still in Havana.
Fort Worth Record.
He'd rather be there than dead
Don't bother him
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-19

A Princeton professor announces
that some OF these days the earth Is
going Co freeze. We have had no reg
TAR symptoms o. this In Texas so
far.-Austin Statesman
lie must surely be a new conner.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
Every Good Toilet Article is at Hesterly's

Every necessary toilet article and preparation can be had from our com plete stock and, of course every thing is sold at the fairest price.
 Talcums
 Powders,
 Perfumes
 Tooth Paste
 Cold Creams
 Toilet Waters
 Tooth Powder
 Complexion Brushes Whether you are busy with your house. hold or social duties there are many toilet articles that you want every day preparations for the hands, nails, face, face, hair, teeth-and perhaps for baby's comfort.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
WiIlisviIle News
Crops are looking fine.

Crops are looking fine.
 Election passed off quietly here $ tturday, with very little inter est shown.
 w., E. Dowrs visited home folks at Bodcaw Saturday and Sunday.
 The billiard boys were down playing ball with our boys Sat urday. Come again boys.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Barr have a very sick child that we hope and trust will soon be well again. J. D. Reasons and family visit ed l.. $. Warmack and family Sunday.
 Rev's Lambert and Hart were here Sunday. Rev. Lambert preached an interesting sermon. Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Thompson attended services here Sunday. Willisville is looking forward to a successful school again this year.
 Constable c. A West has had his residence painted.
 R. W. T. Halloway and family visited his son, F.. l.. Holloway, here, Sunday.
 MT. Caldwell of Rosston at tended church here Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. O. Herring visited Dr. Garner and family at Bodcaw Sunday.
 c. k. Thompson visited here Sunday.
 Flow boy.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
Local News

Miss Linnie Moore of Jones. boro, Ark, is visiting in the city.
 Dan Fuller of Mt. Moriah is transacting business in the city today.
 We are in receipt of cotton bloom from MT. R. Y. Ellis of Mt Moriah.
 George Rhodes of Little Rock is shaking hands with friends in the city today.
 Weather - Local h n d e r showers Wednesday and pro. bably Thursday.
 Miss Ester Stainton of this city returned today from a visit to her brother Roy Stainton at Hugo, Okla.
 Don't fail to see the Aluminium display at the Prescott Hard ware Co.'S. Alu minum Sale Fri day.
 Mrs. Mark NJ. Hanna, and son Nerna, of Hattisburg, Miss, are in the city on visst to friends and relrtives.
 The first cotton bloom from Rosston, Arkansas, was received here yesterday from Rufus Fir. cher's cotton patch,
 Biggest bargains ever offered in Aluminium Ware at Prescott Hardware Friday. See add else where in todays paper.
 We have a S50.00 scholarship in the Tyler Commercial College that we wish to sell. Call at this office at once if you want it.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
GUARANTEED ECZEMA REMEDY

The constant itching, burning, red ness, rash and disagreeable effects of eczema, letter, salt rheum, itch, piles and irritating skin eruptions, can he readily cured and the skin made clear and smooth with Dr Hobson's Ecze- ma Ointment. Mr. J. c. Eveland, of Bath, Ill.,, says: "I had eczema 25 years and had tried everything All failed. When 1 found Dr. Hobson S Eczema Ointment l found a cure. :" This ointment is the formula of a phy- sician, and has been in use for years, and is not an experiment. That is why we can guarntee it. All druggists or by mail. Price, 50 cents. Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis. Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
NOTICE.

Commissioners have been ap' pointed for the purpose of pur- chasing attract of land for a poor farm in Nevada county.
 It is the purpose of this con- mission to get a tract of not more than 40 acres nor less than 20 acres, well located, not more than two miles from the county set. Would prefer having it within one-half mile of the city limits, if possible.
 All parties wishing to offer their property to the county will do well to call at the County Judges office within the next ten days and submit their prices and description of land to the County Court.
 J. NJ. Thomas,
 County Judge.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
FARMERS MEETING.

Little Rock, June 25-Commis. sioner Page will attend farmers meeting at Conway Thursday, of this week, and Deputy Ccmmis. sioner Hutchins will on the same day represent the department at a farmers barbecue and picnic to be held at Hot Springs.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
Wire Road News

Health very good at present. Most everybody is up with their work and are wishing it would rain.
 Berries are ripening and every body seems to be busy gathering berries.
 Will Hannah and family spent Sunday at John Hannah's.
 J. W. Bryson and family visit ed at the home of Tom Barham s Sunday.
 Mir, Jim Pagan is stated to be in a very bad state of health. We hope he will soon recover. /
 Mir. and Mrs. W. A. McLel- land accompanied by Mrs. Sallie McLelland and Minnie Overton were guests at Mrs. Barrs Sun day.
 Mrs. Sallie McLelland i s spending a visit with Mrs. Barr and Mir. and Mrs. McLelland.
 Minnie Overton returned home Sunday afternoon.
 School starts at this place July 7th with Miss Minnie Smith as teacher.
 Rev. Virgle Kelly will preach at this place next Saturday night and Sunday. Everybody invited to come.
 Me"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
MURPHY FOR GOVERNOR.

l title Rock, Jnne 25.-The state convention of the Progress sive Party Tuesday afternoon nominated Col George w. Mur- phy for governor and be accept ed. Col Murphy was for years a Democratic party leader and served two terms as Attorney general.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25

 Remember the good roads meeting at the court house Thursday night at 8 o'clock. You have cordial invitation to be there.
 Say As 1 have just returned from a visit to Little Rock to see relatives, 1 saw a chance to pur- chase some bargains in shoes. 1 bought several pairs of low quarters, black and white, and childrens sandals E. N. Daniels. Please give us a call before buy. ing. D. N. Daniels & Son.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
Fred Murrah Fruits
 Candies Vegetables ::; ::; :;;, :::::;;;;,DRINKS Phone O5
TO THE PEOPLE OF PRESCOTT l:

We wish to again call your attention to the fact that we are sole agents in this city for Mer- itol Pile Remedy. Our success with this remedy has far exceed ed our most sanguine expecta- tions. Therefore, we are pleased to recommend and guarantee every package of Meritol Pile Remedy.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25

Judge Thomas has issued a call to the citizens of Prescott and Nevada county to meet at the court house Thursday night for the purpose of organizing a Good Roads Boosters Club. This is very important matter ana we trust everyone will attend the meeting.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
. Will Pay Ten Dollars

The manuacturers ot Ross "Dead Quic " spray will pay slo apiece any old bug 1t will not kill. Bed-bugs, fleas ,ants, roa' ches, mites, lice, etc, dle tne moment its used on them. ALSO their eggs, and mosquitoes too Sold in Prescott Ark. Sold oy Hesterly Drug Store
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
Come Out Tonight!
Good Music and Effects
2 Shows s:ss s:ss
 Admission 5 a lOc

No person need hesitate to take Fol- ey Kidney Pills on the ground that they know not what is in them. Foley X Co. guarantee them to be pure cura- tive medicine, specially prepared for kidney and bladder ailments and irreg- ularities. They do not contain habit forming drugs. Try them.
 Sold by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25
Oak Wood For Sale.

Dry, sound oak cooking stove and block wood for sale at my redidence
 Thos c. McRae.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-06-25

Found. Bunch of seven keys. Owner may secure same at this office by paying for this notice.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-03-07
PAINT LICK.

DIR. w. L. Carman spent M onday in
Lexington.
Mr.. Smith Engleman of Braddock N
d. is visiting friends here.
Mrs. w. F. Parks is in Louisville
purchasing her spring millinery goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones of London have
taken charge of the telephone Exchange
here.
Mr.. II. l.. Davis Of Livingston is the
guest of his parents MIR. and Mrs. Judge
Davis.
Mr.. Robert Ward of Lancaster was
in Paint Lick last Sunday visiting
friends.
Mr.. Jas. c. Rucker of Lexington
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
home folks.
Miss Ethel Estridge has had for her
guest Miss Bess McWhorter Of Normal
school at Richmond.
Mr.. Robert Ledford of Dorchester
Va. has returned to his home after
visit to his parents.
Miss Stella McWhorter returned home
last Saturday from visit to her sister
Mrs. Laban Kirk Of Paintsville XIV.
The "Old Maids Club" will be given
by the school girls here SATURDAY. night.
Quite success is predicted as the
pupils ss being trained for the play by
Miss Sarah Daniels Of Paris admission
rs and 36cts.
While playing at recess in the school
house stable Monday Amos Parkes fell
from one of the Stalls breaking two
bones in his right arm. DIR. Carmsn
set the bones. and it is hoped Amos will
soon be well again.