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Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22
HIGHWAY BUILDING EQUIPMENT ON WAY
 FOR USE IN sTATE


 PHOENIX. June lS.-The vanguard of the supplies. equipment. motor ve. hicles and other things the highway department is to receive from the gov ernment for use in road building will begin arriving in a few days. a great quantity having been shipped already. Among the much needed equipment that is on its way are 250 pyramidal army tents. large ones. the ordinary square army tent capable Of housing a number of men. Ten large hospital tents are on their way also. and both these types will be used in the north ern road camps. The rainy season is approaching and because this equip. ment vas coming the state engineer has not purchased similar stun, and the men in some of the camps are sleeping out A dozen huge 20 ton. 15 horse pow CT Holt Caterpillar tractors are on the way. as are IA Fords. fl Nash twO-ton trucks. 13 aviation trucks. 10 Peerless. two Interna donsls. and some miscellaneous automobiles.
 Typewriters. transits, levels level rods. buckets. mattocks. lanterns and much ether equipment is already on the way and the stream has just be gun to flow
 All this equipment that the state will receive was purchased for the use of the war department. but is not needed on a peace basis. and is being distributed on the same basis as fed. eral aid for highway building.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22
WOUNDED TROOPER TO RECOVER

FL PASO, June 16-Colonel James J. Hornbrook. commander of the Fifth cavalry. announced tonight that one casualty occurred in his command during the pursuit of the Villa forces this morning. Private Arthur A. Linburg. who was shot through the neck He will recover.
 Three Villa followers were also brought to the hospital at Fort Bliss to have their wounds treated, having been captured by the American forces.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22
ss ON PHOENIX FACULTY

PHOENIX. June 16 - Fifty-fye teachers will comprise the faculty of the Phoenix Union High \schooI for the 1s1e-e0 season, the largest facuI. ty ever engaged here. An increase of six teachers has been planned by the board of education in anticipation Of she largest enrolment in the history of the school.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22
MAKS REcraD FLIGHT

PHOENiN. June l6.-Makius the t'Snt from Globe to Phoenix. a d,s- t;-nce of lo5 miles. i.t the record time oS J2 mintstes. Lieut.; Wilbur Wright. united States air service. landed at tSe state sair grounds yesterday morn ioS after two day recruiting cam. 7aign for the service ar Globe.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22

ChlOride-Dorothy mine opened up rich silver.gold ore in winzs.
 Kingman--Plans under way to de- veiop Big Five snd Bercuse mines. Standard Minerals Co. strike rich ore
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22

Bisbee-LOcal mines continue cop. per production with reduced forces.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
MANCHESTER DEPOT

Clarence Curtis of Bennington was
in town recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil j. Edgerton are
parents of daughter born on the 18th
of March.
The family of Mr.. and Mrs. Schol-
master at Richville have been i'll with
the influenza.
+. H. Walker and F. F. Human left
Monday for a business trip to Troy
and Albany, N. Y.
The Standard Oil Co. are preparing
to set up another storage tank for gas
olcne at their station here.
Owing to the illness of the presi-
dent of Skinner w. r. c., the meeting
will be held at the Hall, Friday after
noon at 2:30.
Miss Anna Stone, who has been
teaching in Rupert, is spending the
Easter vacation with her mother, Mrs.
r. H. Purdy.
W. X. Bennett, who has been in New
York City for the past six or seven
weeks, mas finished his work there and
on Thursday returned to his home in
this village.
j. Rutherford Stone, who has been
over seas as a member of the Goth
U. s., c. A. G., returned home Friday
afternoon, having received his honor
able discharge from the service.
Ernest j. Bourn, a member of the
Goth c. A. c., reached home the last
Of the week after having been doing
duty in France for year or more.
He has received his honorable dis
charge.
Word has been received of the re-
turn to this country of William C. Col
lette of this village who went over
seas as member Of the Goth Divi-
lette was wounded last July and no
word had been receied from him until
last week when he sent word that he
had arrived in New York City.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
Estate Of JESSE T. EATON


The Undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court fer the District Of Manchester,
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Jesse
T. Eaton late Of Manchester in said
District, deceased, and all claims ex-
liibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the late residence
Of the decedent in the Village of Man
chester Depot in said District, on the
Goth day of September next, from l
o'clock p. m., until a o'clock p. m, on
said day and that six months from the
Goth day of March A. d. 1919, is the
time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to US
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Manchester this goth day
Of March A. D. 1919.
E. C. BENSON,
RAY w. UTLEY,
Commissioners.
Lillian Eaton, Executrix.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
SUPPER

We are going to serve supper ut
the Methodist church next Saturday
evening, March 10Th, from $3.50 to 7
o'clock; price 25 cents.
One hundred and thirty million dol
lars! Have you heard about it?
Well the Methodist churches are going
TO raise that sum to fight Bolshevism
ard Urchristianism in our country and
abroad.
Manchester Center Methodist church
is going to do her, bit. The Sunday
School IS pledged to raise fifty dollars.
We will give you good supper every
month this year.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
MANCHESTER CENTER

r. O. Eddy of Fair Haven was In
town over Sunday.
O. p. Black of No. Rupct was in
town last Saturday.
w. H. Shaw was in Rutland on busi-
ness last Thursday afternoon.
The Service Club meets this week
in the vestr7, Friday afternoon
Carson Meachin has sold his resi-
hence on North Street to Joseph King
Mr.. and Ma. Grower Madison Of
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27

Hon. Rraben Bentley Of SYNDICATE
waA in town on bskinoss on Tuesday.
W. A. Hart ~ the r~trol Committee
~as In town over Sandsy and Mondas
Pasl ". B0cA Of the T. v ~ Med
icai, arrived home Menday for a weeks
vacation.
Geo. /. T0~slcy acf, on the sleeper
Wednesday morning fer business
trip 10 Nc~ York City
Miss MasIor Andrew q Arlington
~ax a gsoE, for few Gays Last week
Of Miss Mildred Doolcy ut Macuaugh.
fon'a.
]. NJ. Chapman. head Of the Equinox
Mountain Spring, Inc, returned 10
Nes York City Thursday afternoon Of
hast week.
N. l.. Petitions, who has been In
Washington, d. c. y, work for several
weeks past. returned home on Monday
afternoon.
Miss Doris Cogctto, who Was con-
hned 10 her home last geek with an
attack Of the humps. Inns recovered
and is again AT school
Paul Wenzel veeently left for bush
meas trip TO Cleveland, Ohio, where il
Ia reported h. has been engaged to
work for the coming yaar.
Miss Halle Thompson was in Troy,
". Y. for a short shopping trip the
forepart Of the week She accompan-
led Mrs. Ernest Hamilton of the
Center.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert c. Stanley OF
New Brighton, s. L., were in town
Saturday and rented the Colonial" Of
C. II. Hawley. VIM. u. Edgerton was
the broker.
Hiram Egglestop, who recently re-
turned from an extended visit with his
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Hamilton at
Nashville, Tenn. has taken a nsition
In the fish rod shop.
Miss Margaret Williams was taken
IN last week with what at first was
thought TO be an attack of appendi-
citis. She has so far recovered as to
be able TO be out and about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. l.. Cushman, who
have been spending the past winter
with Mrs. Cushman's sister, Mrs. Mary
T.. Way at her home on Franklin Ave,
returned to their home IN Rdgefield
Park, N. j. on Saturday.
Lieut. c. kingman Perkins who re-
Gently received his honorable dischage
from the u. S Aviation service at
Mineola, N. Y, returned home the last
Of the week but left Saturday for
Boston on business trip.
On Friday afternoon c. L. Towsley
commenced work on the village roads
with the auto truck and scraper get
ting the ruts filed up and the roads
smoothed over. Ellery Witherell is
engineering the road scraper.
The two daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Bell were operated on by DIR.
J. X. Wilson of Bennington assisted
by DR. L. j. Callahan of Manchester
Center, on Monday for adenoids and
for the removal of their tonsils.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
have another of their delectable sup
pers, followed by an entertainment at
the Congregational church parlors on
Thursday evening, April Bird, at 9 y. m.
The admission will be .2ac. This in
clndes the supper. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
Protects Your Chickens

and sure enough il does. A rat will
leave all other food TO get RAT-SNAP
and it's the last he eats. RAT-SNAP
chemically cremates the carcass.
Doesn't have 10 be mixed with other
food. Won't blow away, dry up, soil
or decay. Surest, quickest, cleanest.
safest to kill rats, mice and reaches.
-Four sizes, &c, SOC, 81. and SO. r J..
Healey, Manchester Depot, VT adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
VIM. Cook & Sons

says we are pleased to state we con-
slider RAT-SNAP is without doubt the
finest rat and mouse exterminator we
have ever used. 1t does all you claim
and more too. -Four sizes, Csc, 50c, 81
and g. Sold by T. J. Healey, Man
chester, Depot, VT. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27

| SpflnRHeHr Mass., aie 'iS'a"s
in tonw.
William Morris of North Rupert wa
recent guest of, Mr. and Mrs. OH
Brooks.
DIR. Ferd Streeter passed the weel
end in town the guest of friends il
this village.
Regular midweek service Wednes
day evening at 7.30. Topic Faith af
fecis Others"
Miss Marion Botsford of Rupert il
spending a three, weeks vacation a
her home.
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 the Sun
beam Society will meet with Miss
Marjorie Hamilton.
Misses Gertrude Mcclure and Haze
Purdy of Albany Business College
were in tonw recently.
]. S .Batchelder, who was confined
to his home for season last week
is able to be out and about again,
The ladies guild and auxiliary OF
Zion church will meet with Mrs. Wood.
cock on Thursday afternoon at 2:30
Lorimer II. Brown is at home from
Middlebury College during the two
weeks recess following the midwinter
exams.
Rev and Mrs. w. H. Bamford, who
have been spending the winter in JEFF
fersonville, Indiana are expected home
tbs week.
Services are expected to be held in
Zion Episcopal church next Sunday at
the usual hours Of and II A. NJ, and
1870 Pm
Rev j. S. Brown will preach at the
Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing. Sunday School and evening SER
wee will be as usual.
Rev. and Mrs. Alan l.. Dodd are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the adj
vent of a son, born at the Putnam
Memorial Hospital in Bennington last
week Wednesday.
Next SUNDAY evering at the Baptist
church at no in charge Of the Mis-
sionary Committee Of the c. Z. So
ciety. Eeveryon. is cordially invited
to be resent.
Mrs. Lczem Bovey. who has been
III for some time and under the care
Of DR.. l. J. Callahan, was taken to
the Troy City Hospital Thursday last
for n surgical operation.
Regular preaching services at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning.
The pastor of the N. y. church Rev.
A. l.. Dodd will prnarh in exchange
with the pastor.
Miss Sarah Cochrane, who is at
tending Bishop Hopkins Hall in Bur
lington. is spending her Easter vaca-
ton at the home of her parents, DR..
and Mrs. John L Cochrane Of this
village.
Sergt. Benz. G. Cleveland, who has
been honorably discharged from the
United States Army, arrived here the
asst Of the week. Sergt Cleveland
Vas wounded in France and spent sew
,ral months in a hospital there.
The marriage Of Fred c. Convey, son
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Martin W. Convey and
Miss Edith N. Kelton, daughter Of
Rev. and Mrs. H. L. kelton. both OF
was solemnized on Sat
lrday last by Rev. Alan L. Dodd. Mr..
,ovey has recently been discharged
rom the army.
The National Woman's Christian
temperance Union is making drive
or million new members and mil
on dollars. Now that constitutional
rohibi,ion is likely the question of
'orld wide prohibition is to be taken
p. A conference to consider what
ction Bennington County W. c. T. U.
iii take in this matter will be held
, the vestry Of the Baptist church at
70. Bennington Thursday afternoon,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-03-27
Sergt. Wallace Fish Watt of Ea.

Sergt. Wallace Fish Watt of East
Providence, X. l., who had the honor
of serving as guard of President Will
son during his stay abroad and on the
return trip, and who is native of
Rutland county, and was resident of
West Rutland nearly four years, has
a brother, Capt. George Watt, who liv-
ed in West Rutland and went to school
there. Captain Watt has twice served
in France as surgeon and is still in
that country.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Killed in Amarillo

MIR. Sam Austin Of tnyder re.
ceived telegram Wednesday from
Amarillo saying that his brother
in-law. J. II. Perry had been kill
ed there In a railroad accident, and
asking what steps should be taken
to care for the remains.
When seen by Signal report
or few minutes later Mr.. Austin
was telephoning 20 Amarillo 10 have
the body prepared and sent to Shy
der.
Mr. Perry formerly lived in this
county near Dunn and deceased viii
be buried at Dunn probably today.
Mr.. Perry was about so years old
and is survived by his wife and
seven children. They have been
living at Clarendon but had decided
to move back to Scurry County.
They had chartered a car and the
family had come on to Snyder and
were stopping with Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin. expecting Mr.. Perry TO
come through with his car of house
hold goods.
Particulars of how he lost his
life were not stated 1t is particu-
larlv sad case and the bereft family
have the sympathy of all our people
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Institute Notes

Institute week Dec. 1913. One
hundred twenty five teachers to be
present. Expert school men and
women TO be with us the entire
week Lectures of interest to the
public. Special attention to the
first five days program. Arranged
especially for school patrons and
mothers. The program at night at
the Cozy Theatre THOMAS JEFF
FERSON MORGAN. Educational.
Nothing like it over shown in Sny-
der.
Hotels already full. Up TO the cit
izens of Snyder TO throw their
homes open to teachers. They ex-
pect TO pay for board and lodging
but excessive charges would be
criminal under the circumstances.
Teachers because underpaid, arc
quitting the profession in droves.
The situation is not alarming from
the standpoint of the teacher. but
from the standpoint OF the children.
More money spent in the U. s. for
picture shows than for public edu-
cation. Let tho people of Snyder
rally and give these teachers a hear
ty welcome and show them that we
s,ill appreciate them. This will tend
to encourage them and have ten
dency TO keep them in the profes-
sion. This occasion will be tes
TO the people OF Snyder and prove in
practical way II they are in earn
nest about the education of their
children. We must not fall down
on our duty. Even II We have to
discomfort ourselves just little II
will be worth what it costs 10 US
individually. TO the town and to the
schools.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
First Baptist Church

Teachers meeting at 500 Sunday
school at g.45 Preaching service at
lI:OO. Til afternoon meetings at
the usual hours. There will be no
eNning service. as the pastor will
have to leave for Houston in the
afternoon i'm order To reach the
Pastors ard Laymou's Con. and for
Mrs sims TO reach Ladies' meeting.
The convention prorer will not meet
until Thursday morning.
The morning hour will have TO
do with tnc campaign. and az cards
must be in at this time, If 1T all
possible. Let those who have not
already handed In their cards do so
so nj the earliest possible time. sun
day viii close the amcpaign. and we
shall have won or failed. Let's do
our best and win. Last sunday
morning was a great hour with u.s.
and those who we're present did mob
lv over ten thousand dollars were
..ve1. Mary others. IN fact, about
throe-fourths OF our people were not
presen, and all these ought todo the
noble thing this week. The hour
was so inspiring many gave more
than they had planned TO give We
thank God for every dollar and for
those who so nobly gave It,
II any of our people should oS
missed by those whose business 1t Is
TO canvass the membership OF the
church. II will be purely an over
ight and that person will be sin
against.
Be sure TO have all cards IN oy.
sunday. as they must be counted an
the report ready to 2relen, al t"e
convention.
w. %. ms Pastpr
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
T.. A. Mc,iath Died in San Antonio

T.. A. McMath. Died In San Antonio
Mitchell McMath, our assistant
postmaster. received a message Sun
day morning notifying him that his
father. +. A. McMath, died Saturday
night in San Antonio. Mitchell left
on the Sunday train to attend the
funeral Mr.. McMath was a citizen
OF sAyder for q number OF years and
was reckoned us one Of our hest cit
izons. He engaged in farming and
other lines OF business and was hon
orable In all his dealings.
He was for a long time an active
member OF the w. @. w. camp In
Snyder and nobly met every demand
laid upon him For several years
he was member of the school
board in which capacity he was al
ways faithful and true.
His wife died here few years
ago and later HIS health became
poor and for quite while he has
resided IN san Antonio. He was a
good man. a faithful member of the
Baptist church and true to the
principles OF the Christian life.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Two Weddings in one Day

Mr.. John w Everts and Miss Ell
Ge Crabtrec of the Dunn precinc,
were married here Wednesday by
Judge W. S Adamson at the Office
OF the County Judge and in about
80 minutes after they had gone. Mr..
Henry Elmer George of New Mex
leo and Miss S.ella lmogenc Simp-
son oiCamp Springs came IN ana
were promptly and solmnly Coined ~
holy wediock In due and ancient
form by Judge Adamson.
The Judge admits that matri-
.monsai matters are picking NJ but
he Is not yet so over crowded but
thai he I'VE other couples on
den. md.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Colonial Hill News.

The primary grades pf Colonial
hin got the banner for attendance
OF the third month.
The largest girls played the boys
and beat them Is to IA in favor OF
the girls. "Hurray, Hurray. Hurray
Hurray. we beat" said the girls.
Mrs. Howell, the teacher of the
eth and eth grades has not been here
for two weeks and will not be till
after Xmas and Mrs. Clark is teach
ing in her place.
The 3rd and 4th and Ssh grades
were sorry to lose their teacher, Mrs.
King, but expect to like their future
teacher. Miss Alta Hull.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Stacy Elected Alderman

Last Monday was the day set
apart by the city council to elect an
alderman In Ward No. 3 to MI the
uns sxls tired term OF j. j. Burnett. re-
signed. p. NJ. Bolin and W. T.
lAoae.oa held the polls open all
nay and at p. N. il is said not a
vote had been cast. but later there
were four citizens imbuod with
e-ough interest to at least 30 ana
vote and the result was the election
of AS. stacy ny unanimous vote.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Huthceson-Sears
schools.

people of Snyder. Mr. Hutcheson
Mona Sears both of Snyder were
married last Monday in Amarillo
and have returned home and arc
receiving congratulations of their
many friends.
They are both popular young
people OF Siyder. Mr.. Hutchinson
is with the express company and IS
4 competent business man. The
bride is a daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
]. ID Sears and is a lady Of culture.
grace and refinement
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Three Men In County Jail

sheriff ]. H. Byrd Is keeping
three men In the County inil this
week
Clyde Carter was brought In a
few days ago from Dunn charged
with theft under fifty dollars lie
Is accused of purloinlng some wear
ing apparel from Joe Wilson.
Henry Vaughan is a negro ana
stands charged with plunging kniie
into another negro at Foeh on
Thanksgiving day and he was lock-
ed up on charge of aggravated as
sault
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
AI,rnrinns Mitl. NIrs. norcn

On Thursday. November 25 the
Aitrurian Club met with Mrs. Hugh
Iloren.
II is to be regretted that so many
ofthe members were prevented from
attending by various reasons there
by missing one OF the most delight
full meetings OF the year
Each member who had been g!yen
place on thC program was ready
with her part and the result was
nlensing and Instructive.
The hostess served delicious
salad cours to the members and
Mrs. Waddill
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
T E. JENKINS
The womau's Missionary society

The Woman's Missionary Society
The woman's Missionary Auxil-
iary OF Methodist Church met Mon
day afternoon ina business session
for the purpose Of electing new Of
fcers for The ensuing year.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, Mrs. C. c. Higgins;
Let vice president Mrs. j. II. Hicks;
2nd president, Mrs. J. d. Ne
Clanahan; Corresponding secretary
Mrs. r. NJ. Stokes; Recording Sec,
Mrs ]. F. Merrell; Treas, Mrs. Sed
A. Harris: Asst Treas, Mrs. Gam;
supt. OF study and Publicity. Mrs.
Ice Stinson; supt. Social Service,
Mrs. Robt. II. CurnUtte; Supt OF
Supplies. Mrs. /. W. Boron; Voice
Agent, Mrs. James; Pianist, Mrs.
Allen Warren.
And it was decided to have a
bazaar which win be held in the
front cf the Many building, the
former Caton4Dods0n stanf. VIII
be open early Saturday morning. All
wishing to buy Christmas gifts VIII
do we'll to investigate.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Died in New Mexico

Mrs. Bertha Longhotham' VIE ol
Mr.. Perry Lonsbotham, formerly o'
s,urry county, dleH Monday nign'
al the family home at Melross' \. NJ
The body arrived here "Wednesday
night for burial in the Snyder Gene
terry. She is survived by her nus
hand and three small children be-
sides many relatives.
Mrs.. Loncbotham was daush'cr
OF Mr.. Haywood Patterson east oi
SNYDER and had hosts Of friends
here. The Signal tenders profound
sympathy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05

lack Provo was hunted here las'
Monday to answer for a suspected
offense of of having relieved MT
Nelson of n rain coat and a pistol
Late in the day sheriff Byrd found
him at the Santa Fc station with q
gun on him and he now rests in th'
county bastilc under charge OF tot
ing n pistol.
Mr.. G. ]. Morgan has been living
for some while at Arlington but ha-
come back to Snyedr to remain In
definitely.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
changc IN reachlng Forcc

Another change has been made In
the teaching force " the Snyder
schools. Mrs. r. W. webb who has
had charge OF primary work at the
Central building has resigned and
Mrs. W. p. King who has been teach
Ing in the Colonial lIill school has
bees transferred 20 Central to have
charge Of Mrs. Webb's room. Miss
Alta Hull has been selected to sue
csed Mrs. King at the Colonial Hill
School.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-12-05
Il. Y. =. L. Program

Song, prayer. Song.
Music-Lucy Bartlett.
rBle Jstory-Hincs Sims.
Script'cn Reading-Fennie.
Salvation to All-Clarabell Clark.
S'ers in the Great CommiGs'oc-
Lucy Bartlett
\ place to Begin n-Mattie Ross
Cunningham.
Some things TO know-Giyn
Hutchen.
The Great Commission-By ALI
Matt. 2S:19-20.
Leaders ten minutes: