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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
Prof. BEARD DELIVERS
PARTING SHOT AS
He QUITS COLUMBIA

New York, oct. S.--CharcS \.
Beard, professor Of politics a. Colum-
bia University, resigned from the fac
ulty today In letter 10 President
Nicholas Murray Butler he declared II
was because the university Is really
under the control Of small and &C
tive group Of trustee va" r'ye n
standing in the world ~ education,
who are ractionary and useless in pol
itics. narrow and MEDIEVAL IN reh-
gion.
Not Ordinary Tire
"If these were ordI.arN umc..' Ir1f
Beard wrote "nnc might none ie2ol..
ignore the unhappy pos.uon ~ "nicA
the dominant group in the beard or
trustees has placed the tclchcra "u-
those are not ordinary tim'a
Prof. Beard stated tfa' he believed
victory for the German Imperial GOV
ernment would plunge an 81 VI, lH-'
the black night of military harlan
ISM"
But thousands Of my countrymen,"
he added. do not share THE view
Their opinions cannot be changed h~
curses or bludgeons. Argumen.s ad-
dressed to their reason and under!
standing are our best hope
At meeting Of the trustees Of CO.
lumbia last Monday the professorship-
held by James McKeen Cattell Of the
department of psychology and Henri
w. l.. Dana Of the department Of Eng
lish and Comparative Literature. wcrc
declared vacant by unanimous vote. r,
was announced that this action had
been taken because they had done
grave injury to the university by their
public agitation against the conduct Of
the war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
TWO KILLED
American Patrol Fires
on Italian U-Boat
Secretary Daniels Expresses Deepest
Regret to italian Government Over
Unfortunate Occurrence - Through
Misunderstanding italian Failed to
Answer Signals

Washington, oct s.--vice Admiral
Sims cabled the navy department to-
day that an American patrol vessel on
duty at night in the war zone had fired
on an Italian submarine which failed 10
answer recognition signals, killing one
officer and one enlisted man.
Secretary Daniels at once sent a mes
sage to the Italian ministry Of marine,
expressing the deepest regret over the
unfortunate occurrence, and rendering
his and the American navys sympathy
for the loss of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast: Fair and colder Tuesday;
Wednesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09

week We're New Bedford $3.50. 600;
Portland, Ne, S642 200; Augusta, Me,
$243Qo0, Bangor Me, 100000; Man
chester, n H.. s15S.c0o.
Savings banks today iedouhled Of
forts - interest their depositors and
are selling bonds on the installment
plan, 70 prevent the drawing out of
large sums ofsmoney from the banks to
pay for bonds many are suggesting
that subscribers begin now TO make
deposits which will be applied to the
bonds.
Taxation Used as Argument
Bond statesmen canvassing the New
England states are making great use
Of the argument that if war finances,
arc not raised hy liberal subscriptions
70 tho lean, taxation will be resorted
to. and that there is no money back
on taxes. while bond purchasers will
set their money back with interest
One of the new efforts initiated was
the work Of IL special committee to
reach i groups Of citizens Of for
e2n birth or descent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
ECUADOR ALSO
Likely to Join Drive
Against Germany
Refusal to Recognize German Minister
Believed TO indicate Purpose to Join
Other South American Republics
Majority Of Them Already Aligned
Against Germany

Washington, oct. S.-Without COM
ment or explanation, the Ecuadorean
foreign minister notified Minister Eli
wade today that his government had
instructed it's minister in Peru to ad-
Use tie German minister there that
lie could not be formally received at
the Ecuadorean capital Mr.. Elivade
will advise Secretary Lansing of his
governments action tomorrow. BY
state department officials and diplo-
mats, the action of Ecuador has been
construed as practically equivalent to
81 rupture of relations with Germany.
To Both Peru and Ecuador
DR.. Perle was appointed minister to
both Peru and Ecuador and after the
declaration of war by the United
States, he mailed his credentials at
Quito. The Ecuadorean government
refused 10 recognize such informal
presentation and then the minister
tried to secure recognition Of his status
BY sending an agent to Quito to act
as charge d affaires. The agent was
not recognized.
Diplomats here were convinced to-
day, however, that Ecuador's refusal to
receive the minister, now that he is
willing TO so to Quito, was carefully
Ion lof nfi ind nT "a
country's intention to join the majority
Of South American nations already
aligned against Germany.
Argentine and Chile in the south and
Venezuela and Columbia on the mort
are the only nations of South America
whose positions are not clearly defined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
Navy Department Statement

FdVy ISFd1 tTTeTs 0kdtr7TSHH
this statement:
The navy department has been in
formed by Vice Admiral Sims that re-
Gently an American patrol vessel while
on patrol duty at night encountered an
Italian submarine and that when the
latter failed 10 answer the established
recognition signals the patrol vessel
opened fire. which resulted in the kill
ing of one officer and one enlisted man
before the identity of the submarine
was established.
Vice Admiral Sims is thoroughly in
Continued on Page 4-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
GREECE NEARLY READY TO PUT
AN EFFECTIVE ARMY IN FIELD
to Cooperate
Very Soon with Allies
Now No Pro-Ger-
man Party in Greece
Says Minister Roussos

Washington, Oct. 8-Greece is near
~ ready to put a large and effective
army in the field to cooperate with the
HES, according to dispatches from
the Athens foreign office to the Greek
legation. Lack Of equipment is being
rrmedied rapidly with the Allies Aid.
Summary of Situation
Minister Poussos today gave the fol
lowing summary of the situation IN his
country as described in the legations
dispatches:
The situation in Greece is becoming
more satisfactory every day. The peo-
pie are thoroughly confident of the eff
ficiency OF their government and they
are willing 70 allow the present minis
try TO continue in the work of le-or-
ganization of the resources of the coun
try so that Greece may throw her full
strength into the war.
There is row no German party
ir Greece. The abdication
of King Constantine without bloodshed
or an uprising Of the people indicates
the absence Of any organized pro- Ger
man feeling. although certain Of the
political opponents of Nenlzelos are us
ing the argument that there are still
German propagandists in the country.
Macontents Disposed Of
THE reasoning people of Greece had
long realized that Constantine's pol
icy was carrying the country to ruin,
and relief was felt when he abdicated
Perfect order now reigns throughout
the country ard malcontents have been
disposed Of.
The French troops We're received
with great enthusiasm when they land
ed al plraeus. Mr.. Eenizelos is cheered
whenever he appears, as he is very
popular with all of the people, All
events have proven that his policy was
the only one Greece could adopt"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-09
Stream Becomes Morass


A stream known as Honnebeka
which is one of the many little water
ways that cover not only this section.
but most of the battle zone, uas sur
rounded by a veritable morass. II
would be impossible TO cross II at many
places. Shell holes had rapidly filed
with water and ponds We're TO he seen
in which score OF men might easily
drown if they were unfortunate enough
to fall down the slippery sides
A wounded man vas helms brought
back from Broodseinde ridge. II took
four sturdy stretcher bearers 70 carry
him and they were floundering mis-
crably at every stop II must have
taken them several hours 10 make the
journey.
1t seems inconceivable that men
could walk much less fight over such
filthy grounds. Yet the British soil
diers and officers We're carrying on"
steadily yesterday in their operations
Battle Front a Quasmire
Yesterdays RAIN has turned the bat
tie front into a quagmire, which IL viii
take many days to dry out. This does
Ilol mean llldl illl1lldIN operations
could not he undertaken on either side
but there could scarcely he more try
ing conditions for fighting.
The soldiers encountered by the
correspondent were cheerful. despite
the fact that they were drenched 10
the skin with the biting cold rain. All
seemed immensely amused a the mud
dy condition of the correspondent and
the two officers with him. often the
soldiers looked up with cheerful grins
that said plainly: How do YOU like
it? Now YOU know what We chaps
have TO go through out here"
One could not but he impressed by
the heroism Of the boys in khaki who
are winning the war for tho folks at
home.
Cruel Marks Of Devastation
Nowhere on the western front has tbs
war printed more cruel marks OF devas-
, tation than in the wide zone east OF
Ypres.
This whole region, much ~ which IN
peace times was prosperous farming
country, has been turned by the artil-
lery fire into a desolate waste Of vast
and deep shell crater Farm houses have
7 heen 9ulVerlZeu ana ploughcd under the
ruthless sweep of the shells, and village
sites are marked by little portions ~
walls where churches or other big build
! ings once stood Cottages are buried be-
meath feaps OF turned-up earth and there
Is scarcely a vestige of grass or other
green thing to be seen in miles NJ tramp
ing.
Trees have been smashed into match
wood and their roots turned UP in gro
tesoue shapes to add to the sinister as
pect Of the country.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Rod cro.s AZ Flnynnnn

Purslsnt to special arrangements
through Rev J. n. Tate Of Fluvan-
no. Rev. W. II. Sims and J p.
Chambloas went 90 Fluyanna last
Thursday night and boosted tho Rcd
Cross movement The meeting was
held at the Presbyterian church and
considerable enthusiasm was exhib
tied Bro. Tate was master Of cere
monies.
A splendid local program was rem
dored aud tho choir was led by J L..
Dletz. Prof slmp o Christopher
delivered very touching address
Master Ed Jones, non Of ] A. j.
Jones Grated on the United States
flag which captured the audience
lie put ~ much vim in his recitation
as would a congressman Rev Sims
delivered the final Rcd Cross address
and frey membership campaign
was launched. resulting In the enlist
ment Of fifty three new members to
the Red Cross. several magazine sub
scrlptlons and % neat sum In free
will offering Mrs II Tate is
treasurer Of the Fluvannn organiza-
tlon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Ok. AND s.Its. w. r.. JOHNSON
nNIrRThiNED FRIDAY EVE

Friday nInAt. December 81, viii
be lonf fcihcmoorod by the social set
Pursuant to formal invitations
a.x;y ead people Of Snyder assembled
10 the homo Of Dr and Mrs. W r.
johnson and participated in the ma
||ohH game Of forty two beginning
a. 11o and eonlInuing until 1880.
There 41fo fifteen tables accom-
nota.|n8 SIXTY guests and pro-
1feI..<1 md 1<1lting game prevailed
throughout tho ontire allotted time
Mott 1f ne players we're extreme
~ lucky and reached the goal Of the
fana while oihors were especially
nar,|1| to one table and remained
at 4 a.AadstiII m view Of boost
|nF I11 others nlong or course this
action 4As not aliogether according
10 tho|r dMIfcA but fate controlled
itt|f nI|I 0h1 o. the guests admit
'>t Ne did not know the game was
1oIar Oh t1cepi IN one room while in
re, .11|as wore located in almost
.|I tIrI< Of he parlors and living
N1'N||As|ahd|ng the hard luck OF
Ihc 'sN. |h1 hour flew steadily by
Ard he ftn vas finally abandoned,
|.I |1t 11.|1@1. with her assistants
..rtI dc||t|ops refreshmmts.
fh|. 1sfiy no doubt, was one OF
Az. ||<1|I o. NJ kind ever stunted
rs .0 c|Is and great time Is re-
1alI|1 ~ al present.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
N0r,nIN>r HI>IeIfD 10 DAM
I.I <0I1I11o nIlER NEAR
KNAPP. .--Io 0f<FbOP GREAT
i>ofs7e'A| ross'oiLIrIEs'


ne iIIsI overt movement Is now
an1tr consolidation for bringing TO
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.r> '-'. 1.,,,o. ,,,, roonlo
7. I. '-'., IN, form osso.
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NJ ,rd hiring our
.. ~. ~ . h,sh s,ato Of
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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Project COMMENCED
DIpBQBR[sSNE NEN0F SsS8RY COUNTY

tho ground and at one point 60 ia
found that a dam 800 yards long will
meet tho condition and that an oy-
cayaton OF ten feet will give a solid
rock foundation. 70 rs estimated that
q dam 81 feet high Will back the rly-
or up Ave or alx miles and give a
volume OF water covering probably
two sections Of land Much Of this
land belongs to Mr.. Treyoy and he
la willing to make a liberal propo-
sltion because ho has other sections
to be brought under irrigation. BE-
low this proposed dam, down toward
the Ira country there are thousands
Of acres OF fertile :and that can be
irrigated and It Is believed that when
this project is worked out that sec
tlon Of tho country will be equal to
the irrigated valley OF the Rio Gran
dc below El paso-and that famous
valley ls one of the wonders Of the
age
The Colorado Valley IL mostly a
deep sand country and Is adapted to
fruits, vines, alfalfa and all other
field crops, wanting in nothing but
water and cultivation to make II a
most productive territory
Mr.. Kemp IL preparing a profile
Of the ground and will submit It to
expert calculation to show the ex-
tent and probable cost Of the under
taking together with map Of the
lands that can be brought within az
Irrigation district and then the en-
terprlse will be laid before the peo-
pie most directly Interested
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

At Camp Springs Sunday after
noon Snyder was represented by E.
J. Anderson, ]. p Chmbless, Lon
Graham and son Joe A fair audience
was present and Mr. Anderson made
the Red Cross address Twenty Ave
new members were added to the
Red Cross roll and several subscribed
for the magazine. Three dollars and
ATTY cents was the free will offering
and a permanent organization was
perfected Mrs. Burge was elected
chairman and Miss Cara
way Treasurer
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Hull.Bcck

The most appreciated Christmas
presents that have been received thus
far during the holidays were those
received by Mr.. Bennlo HUH and Miss
Annie Beck. when each received the
other as a partner and companion
for life. No Christmas tree was to
bo seen and no stocking was hung,
but the presents were delivered Just
the same and each recipient was as
happy az happy could be 1t was on
Christmas eve at the pastors home,
about 7:45. when the nuptlals were
solemnized making them man and
wife. A few Of their friends were
present to witness the scene and to
take dots looking tothe time when
they shall do likewise.
The young couple are too well
known to snyder people for there to
be any need Of word Of appreeia-
tIon here. They will make their home
among us and Snyder people will
welcome with delight their friend
ship and fellowship In the future as
they have In the past.
w. II Sims, Pastor
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Prior to tho Christmas Holidays
many requests came TO me from vl-
rlous charitable institutions asking
that an organized effort be- made to
help them with q Christmas offering
! submitted those matters to the pas
tors of tho Baptist and Methodist
churches and TO the superintcndents
Of the Christian and Presbyterian
Sunday Schools and OF my own mo-
ton added the Red Cross and they
consented to have a special Offering
taken for Rcd Cross. Armenian Re.
lief. etc The offerings from the
Sunday schools were as follows:
Christian Sunday School .,S13.S3
Methodist Sunday School l4.40
Baptist Sunday School 90, S13
Presbyterian Sunday School 1901
Total ,,t,t,t..-,tt.t.' Fb5.df
To the destitute across the sea we
gave OF the above amount $2S23 to
tho local chapter Of the Red Cross we
gave S25.1i.
II will be remembered that this
splendid offering was In addition to
large offerings made by each church
and Sunday school to their own re-
gpectiyo homes for orphans Snyder
has indeed been filled to overlooking
with the true Christmas spirit on
behalf Of those for whose benefit the
above Offering was made thank the
Sunday Schools Of Snyder for the
liberal offering
As chairman OF the committee to
see about our local needs want to
say that so far as know for the past
six months every deserving person
or family who applied for help has
been helped This al speaks well
for the generosity Of our people We
care for those at home and help to|
care for those away from home and
do our bit In helping the needy In
foreign lands
EFF. SMITH
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
FOURTH ATTRACTION
0FLiCEBM TONIGHT


~ lNlN.An "a "A W n IL ANS
Tho long anticipated Hawaiian
Band one Of The attractions Of
the Midland Lyceum course
win be in Snyder on Che evening
OF the 2sih iustand williender
program ot Characteristic merit.
rhe name Hawaiian Band
rs commeudaiory enough for
those who have heard the gifted
natives from the Paradise Of the
Pacific
pheeuteriainment will consist
OF weird and enchanting native
songs to the accompaniment Of
the stunning ukelole and the
haunting steel guitar.
The company consists Of four
gentlemen and one lady and
they fairly talk TO you with their
stringc instruments. Don't forget
the date, December 2sth, and
make your plansaccordinRly TO
hear them
The performance will be rendered
at the Methodist Church. beginning
at 8 o'clock
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

The Presbyterian Aid and Mission
ary Society will meet Monday, Dec
81, $500 p. m. with Mrs. r. c..
Grantham with program as follows;
Devotional led by President.
New Testament. 2rd Chapter.
Teacher Study Course.
"Questionnlre on Home Missions
Mrs. John Andrews
News from tho Holy city"-Mrs.
E. f. Renken.
shcrt business session.
Dismlss with circle OF prayer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Lady Seriously Hurt
g. r SMITH

Mr.. and Mrs W II Darrow who
reside about miles west Of sny-
der. started to the Crowdcr School
house last Saturday night to attend
an entertainment A short distance
from their home on the union-Crow-
der road they encountered a bad
pace In the road and their buggy was
turned over and Mrs Darrow sus-
tained broken thigh
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

M N.|nnr D. Minor. proml-
1.a. farmer oi the Ira precinct died
Al ii. 100. |abi Monday with pneu-
s.o4|1 n. vas about IS years old
..| W.. .1. Of the substantial far
NOR. Of h. rounty. The Signal Just
i, .I.0.1 him among It's good
|...1. ..I ne uympathIes Of tho
a'...| .I. Intended to his bereft
s.1.|- .nl --InIlves.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
LUCILLE sIFRITT

Senator buchanan Is at home for
the holiday vacation He says the
work Of the probe committee Ia
worth while They are not finding
80 much intentional wrong, but they
find many smaller things that should
be- corrected officials like other
people are apt to get into habits Of
slaokness and in the end. the public
does the suffering. Espionage may
be- obnoxious to an evil doer, but the
honest official Is willing TO be In
validated.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Mr.. Leonard Allen and Miss Iona
Shoemaker. both OF the China Grove
community In the south part Of the
county we're married December 20,
1917 The bride is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Shoemaker and
the groom is a son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Matt Allen.
Both are as good families as we
have anywhere and the Signal ex-
tends Chrlstmas greetings and hearty
congratulations.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Mrs. W. l. Hargls left Wednes-
day for Oxford, Mississippi and from
there will go to Mobile, Alabama
TO join her husband who rs there In
the Engineering department In the
Government ship yards.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Notice Stockholders.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the First National Bank
will be held in the Office Of the bank
building Tuesday, January sth, is'
for the purpose Of electlnE directors
for the ensuing year and tranSaetinS
any other business that may CONS
before the body. A full attendance OF
the stockholders is requested.
RoBT. H. cURNUTTH, Cashier
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
compulsory School Law

The compulsory school attendance
period for the Snyder Public Schools
begins December 81 and continues
four school months. All pupils who
were s years old, Sept. 1. 1917 and
not fourteen by that date are rcQuir-
cd to attend regularly for period
named under very heavy penalty for
failure to comply.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

snyder Lodge No. 4S5 J o. o. f
elected officers last Friday nlght as
follows:
Roht Strayhon n G
Emmett Banks. " @.
G., W Wllks, Secretary.
Il. n IligFInbotham, treasurer
j. p waite. r ! Bynum and
". r Lykens. Trustees
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

The annual meeting OF the share
holders Of the Snyder National Bank
for the election OF directors will be
hdd on Tuesday. January sth. 1918.
All share holders are urged to be
present.
A. d. Erwin, Cashier
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

The stockholders in the Snyder
Farm Loan Association are
requested to meet In the County
court room at Snyder Texas. Tues
day. January sth. 1918 at 2 o'clock
D. m. for the purpose Of electing
oificers TOR the ensuing year.
J. P. Chambleas. sec.-rreas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

DR.. /. e. Smith has returned
from Dallas where he met Mrs.
Smith. who ia visiting in corsIcana,
and both the boys. Billie and Carl
and they had a family reunion He
iuft his car with his wife.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Other places in the county we're
visited during the Christmas Red
Cross membership drive and up to
last Friday night 775 members had
been enrolled. The final results ap-
pear elsewhere in this paper.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Mrs f. j. Anderson entertained
the IN Fellz Club and their husbands
NJ forty two. Tuesday evening. De-
ilclous refreshments were served.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28
Notice Of County Union

All members Of Farmers Union Of
sourry County are requested TO meet
at Snyder at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning, Jan. ard. 1918 lmpor-
tnnt business to be transacted. Do
not fail to be on hand.
q. A. GLEN. County President
d. F. womaek. Sec.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Marion. Ohio, Dee. 20. 1917.
To my Snyder friends
wish you a Joyous Christmas and
a Happy New Year remember my
friends among you with much pleas
occasion to greet you each one per-
occasiono to greet you each one per-
sonally
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Mrs. Josephine Perkins, mother OF
Mrs. d. D. Daniels and Mrs. John
Il. Cloyes died at IL O'Clock Wcdnes-
day night at the Daniels home a mile
west OF Snyder. aged about 7G years
shc has been in feeble health for a
long time. She has been a source Of
loving caro- to her daughters and
their families and she will be greatly
missed by them from her aecustom-
I'd chair in the family circle. She has
gone to the reward OF those who have
lived in touch with that grace and
faith that binds the Christian to the
glad home beyond.
The funeral Of this good woman
took place from the Daniels home at
2 p. m. Thursday lnterment in
Snyder cemetery.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

Dear Signal
am authorized to say TO you
that 10 new Red Cross members have
been secured here since last Friday
when Mrs. Tate reported so membora
to Mr.. Anderson This makes 30 new
mombors-g In all to date We will
get a hundred or more
Very cordially,
JAS. II TATE
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-28

A. c. Harris, who is travelling for
a hardware concern with headauar-
ters at III Paso spent Christmas with
his family in Snyder.