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Newark post., 1919-11-26
STUDENTS PAY TRIBUTE,
TO BIG SISTER"
Entertain At Thanksgiving
Dinner In Honor of Miss

DludIl
The best of good fellowship and
the best of good food marked the
first annual Thanksgiving dinner
given by the students at Old Col
lege last night, and evoked from
the speakers table many wishes
that the custom thus auspiciously
started might be feature of each
college year.
The spacious dining hall at the
Commons was decorated simply
and effectively with the flags of
the nation, the state and the col
lege, and with the banners of the
fraternities. Potted plants on the
balcony rail partly concealed the
orchestra which under the direc-
tion of DR.. Miller enlivened the
occasion with music. Violin solos
by Samuel Maroney created much
favorable comment.
The dinner was more than a
Thanksgiving affair. 1t was really
Farewell Dinner given in honor
of Miss Carrie Stuart, the big
Sister" of Old College, who has
resigned her position as Dietitian.
Miss Stuart expects to be married
in the near future. She had
planned to keep it a secret but Mr..
Wilkinson realizing how vitality
interested The Boys" were, in
formed certain members of the
Student Body who Immediately
took orders from the. Little Cen
eral" as to just what sort of a
Farewell should be rendered Miss
Stuart. As a result came the
dinner.
To F. Bayard Carter, president
Of the Student Council, credit
should be given for managing the
Student end Of the affair. Through
The guests of the evening in
cluded the faculty Of the college
and every one connected in any
way with the institution, the trus-
tees, representatives of the press,
and the resident alumni.
The evening was opened by
speech by F. Bayard Carter, well
coming the guests and introducing
Mr.. H. Rodney Sharp. Mr.. Sharp
| in wonderfully clear speech, set
forth the purposes for which Old
his efforts interest was created in
the Student Body and detailed ar
arrangements carried to completion.
College had been remodeled and
stated his pleasure at the interest
and regard with which the building
was held by the students. A rous-
ing cheer was given Mr.. Sharp at
the completion of his speech.
After the tables had been clear
ed, the real surprises of the even
ing came in rapid succession.
"Bess" introduced Mr.. Wilkinson
as the first speaker. Mr.. Wilkin-
son then proceeded to enlighten
the Student Body as to the real
cause of the dinner, Miss Stuart's S
leaving to be married. Such yell
went up that it was fully three
minutes before Mr.. Wilkinson
could continue. Then came anoth-
er surprise. Four Freshmen enter
ed carrying a mysterious package
which was placed before "Bess" on
the table. This package proved to
be a wonderful silver hhololate
service given Miss Stuart on be-
half of the Student Body. Engrav-
ed on the service was the follow
ing:
To Our Beloved big Sister"
from
The Student Body of
Delaware College
Nov. 25, 1919.
The joy of the occasion was
marred somewhat by the absence
Of Miss Stuart whose marriage is
scheduled to take place today in
New York but who is now under
treatment in a Philadelphia hos
BEGINNING SATURDAY. Dec 9Th
Newark post., 1919-11-26
General Meeting

The first general meeting was
presided over by w. B. Thorn
burgh, superintendent of the Dover
schools, who appointed Miss Agnes
Snyder temporary secretary.
The principal address was made
by George D. Strayer of Columbia
who urged the formation of an as
s0ciation in which all teachers
could have a part, not one con-
trolled by a few. He stated that
in the opinion Of educators the new
school code is the best school law
in the Union and predicted that
its operation would put Delaware
first in matters of education.
A tentative constitution was
read by w. A. Wilkinson, chair
man. Free discussion followed and
many suggestions were made.
A committee to nominate officers
was appointed by Mr.. Thornburgh
and included two representatives
into the adjacent halls. About 400
teachers attended these meetings.
/ In the primary section presided
over by Miss Ida Kay of Sea-
ford was a remarkable exhibit of
art work done by the children of
the Newark schools Misses Har-
riet Wilson, Madge Richards and
from each county with H. E.
Stahl of Seaford as chairman.
Rich Program at Sectional
Meetings
The sectional meetings held Sat-
urday morning in the High School
building taxed the capacity of the
rooms in which they were held and
in the case of the primary and
high school sections overf1owed
Alva Lockhart gave demonstra-
tions before this section.
Excellent papers and enthusias-
tic discussions marked all three
of the sectional meetings. Misses
Mary Hoey, and Mary Houston !;
Messrs. F. NJ. X Foster, K. R.
Greenfield and Phineas Morris
were among the speakers.
At the closing session, Harry
Mayer of the Dover Board of Edu-
cation extend a cordial welcome
on behalf of the Dover people and
invited the new association to
meet next year in Dover.
Enthusiasm for the formation of
local organizations based on COM
munity of interests or on geo.
graphic lines was evident when
various groups withdrew to ad-
iacent rooms while the votes were
counted to from such organiza-
tions.
A significant fact abserved by
visitors was the fact that no men
tion of salary increase, pension
fund or other selfish interest was
mentioned by the assembled teach
ers.
The constitution adopted is dis
tinguished for the opportunity it
gives for local initiative and the
safeguards against the rule of the
few.
The election resulted as follows !:
President, NJ. L. Thornburgh,
Dover; Vice-President, Anna Beck
ct, Smyrna; Board of Directors
Ito serve one, two and three years
respectively, Mark E. Slime, Laur-
el, M. L. Hydorn, Frederica, Agnes
Snyder, Newark.
On motion of DR.. Mitchell a
vote of thanks was rendered all of
the Dover pepole who had contrib
uted in any way to the large heart
ed hospitality extended to the
teachers during the conference. An
invitation to meet at the State
capital next year was extended by
Harry Mayer of the Dover Board
of Education. This was created
Newark post., 1919-11-26

FOR SALE-Farm 1O41;res l
mile north Of Newark.
l1-19-3t I p VSON.
Newark post., 1919-11-26

FOR SALE+QAe pair Hcrse B.o0K-
cts in godo condition; lot of Harness;
Fodder Gutter Sale. Cart bed, Lard
barrets ArplyH
11-12-3t q FADFR.
Newark post., 1919-11-26

NoTEE - Cunning, Trapping,
hunng, Trespassing on all
my fyms positively forbidden
NOHN J. CHAMBERS
l0-23-1yr.od.
Newark post., 1919-11-26

FOR sALE-Franhous 254 e.
Main st. All rdern improve
ments. Lot 4Sx5 with poultry
yard 40x10O.
lo-15-tf Apr on Premises
Newark post., 1919-11-26

FOR RENT-The j. B. Cazier farm
Y 400 acres near Summit B.ld9e,'
sslaware, now terantsd by J. W.
oosats. This farm is ina high sGl'e
'leulIlation. Apply TO,
9. EQUITABLE TRUST co.
Ct Wilmington, Del.
Newark post., 1919-11-26

FOR SALE-1vo Dsry Farms, one
containing 250 .cces, the other lI0
acres. These tlns are being sod r"
close an estate,
GEORGE | TOWNSEND. Jr.,
500 Ford Building,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
nnrt In thc DIN.

MrI stewart Womack. aged %
vcars. son of NJ and Mrs y +
wonack o.. the Bethel precinct was
worklng at the nrice-Burne,t Gin
TUESDAY ana got his right hand cut
.oif al the wrist He was brought to
town and the mangled member was
ampateted just about the wrist Joint
The operation was successful and
we understand the patient is dons
alright.
II is quite a sa! misfortune and
will necessitate change In his life
plans. he has wife and one child
10 whom ne Is devoted and they had
good prospects ahead for prosperous
and happy living. He was an ener
gc,ic. Industrious and careful young
man and disposed to take care of
what he made al his work.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
SNNDER NATIONAL FARM
LOAN ASSOCIATION

Pursuant go the rules of the Wash
ington hoard of The Federal Land
Bank, the stock holders of The Sny.
der National Farm Loan association.
n repular calle5 session In January.
elected tho following directors for
thc ensuing year.
r. o. Blackburn. Presidents l. ".
Boron vice president, J. c. Mayo.
'F T. Wade and Juo s Irwin
4 meeting of the directors was
then called in required business meet
Ing and elected the following loon
committee. } G.. Mayo. with $ C..
Porter as alternate; l. W Boren
with NJ Stacy as alternate: f. r.
Wade with T j. Blackburn as al
ternatc. Two months ago J. =
Chambless rendered his resignation
as secretary-trcasurer. and A.
Towle was unanimously elected To-
that position.
The work of the association was
mosts successful during the twoyears
of operation and the affairs We're
turned over 90 the new board and
Secretary treasurer in o healthy con
dition II IS predicted that the sny-
der assoc. ,iou viii. as it now does
retain o. place among the best in 'lr
United States.
Notice Secretary Treasurer Towle'-
advertisement to- the Signal this
week
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
SHOOTING AFFRAY
!. WITH.FAlAL. RESULT
FORMER SNYDER WOMAN
SHOT Ar CUrl'Js CHRISTI

A messagc came here Tuesday even
iug for Nj John Irving from his
sister. Mr.. Elmus Wenniueer saying
she had shot Ms. Anderson. 1t Is
learned that d. Anderson. who has
been here for a few days from Cos
pus Christi received message stat
ing. the same fact
MIR. Irving is brother OF Mrs
wennineer and NJ lett Wednesda'
for Corpus Christi and Mr. Ander-
SON has also gone there TO see abou;
the affair These people formerly
lived in snyder but went TO Corpus
Christi during last year So far as
known mp 60 Wednesday the shoot
ing was not fatal. but no one seemed
10 know The extent OF seriousness
morning said the woman died durina
Wednesday night
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
'OIL DEVELOPMENTS
IN SCURRY COUNTY

Ike Borcn and IT, " Cumbie have
gotten something into their heads
and they were found the other days
Pa close coniab. Ike owns big farm
"a, Polar and goes up there every
few days and r. ", after scouting
abundant in various or fields a few
months is settling back at Polar
They Joined forces Of argument to
land the impression that the great
pool Of Texas has not yet been tapped
and will not BE- until the drill goes
down az Polar and then there will
be plenty 20 talk about. The Signal
man risked his geological acumen
10 show that The sure oil terrain lies
from Camp Springs north. but Mr.
Cumbie says no. He surveys It from
Electra down thrsugh the country
north OF Burkburnett, through Nav
erck, King and Kent counties and
from Polar a southwest trend passing
west OF Bethel and hitting about tho
Conroe farm. ae admits that the dip
may divide in Wichita country send
ing a branch 70 Burkburnett, Rang
or and BroWuwood
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Sophomore. Entertain Freshmen AT
the Home of G.. u. Clark, Jr

The Freshman class OF the Snyde.
|Hirh school was entertained by the
sophomore Glass Friday evening.
January 81. at the beautiful home
ol G. b. Clark Jr.
The guests were met az the door
by the host and ushered into an ad-
joining room. by Miss Gladys clark.
10 remove their coats.
on coming in again 10 the center
of mcrriment the Freshmen wer"
easily distinguished by their yellow
and green colors and the sophomore
by their black and maroon.
Music was furnished throughout
the evening on both the piano and
Nictrola. Several games of W
were played and many interesting
conversation carried on
Delicious fruits and candy wer"
served by Misses Gladys Clark, Lila
Curnu,te and Dorothy Chamhless.
When at last. even , + Strayhorn
had finished eating the Freshmen
were very much surprised by being
told that all were to motor TO the
rozy Theater TO see Clara kimball
Young in My Official Wife"
An were very grateful to III"
worthy host and showed it with many
thanks for such an enjoyable even
ing
Those present We're. Misses Lila
Curnutte. Dorothy Chambless. Minnie
Maude Harris, Ruby Forester. Nit
tie Erwin. Minnie Daniels Lucy Bart
lett. Floy Smith. Ellen Merchant
Fairy Doak Opal Epp!ey and Rosa
lie Clark.
Messrs Allyn Kemp. J. p. Stray
horn. Lee Cornelius. II. V Williams,
Thomas Monroe. Clarence Banks.
Jack Byrd. Curtis Erwin. Horace
Cotton. G n. Clark. Corley jenkins,
Leslie Davis Raymond Acton. Fred
Mercer. Billie Boren and Ralph
Wolf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Officially Notified Of sons Death

The results OF the war as they
touch Us off here in Texas are COM
f'ng in as fast as the authorities can
so thru their long lists of casualties
Several OF our boys who were not
privileged to cross over to the tight
ing front have come home and q few
who saw service in France and We
have assurances that others may soon
be back to resume the duties OF pri-
vate citizenship but some will never
return. They have made the supreme
sacrifice and their bodies lie buried
in foreign cemeteries. The war de-
partment has a special detail to
bury the dead and mark and care for
the graves and in course OF time our
people my go to Europe and view the
places whore their loved ones arc
buried and possibly recover the
remains and bring them home Tor
interment in native soil
Mr,and Mrs. W. II. Wilson have
this week received official notifica-
tion from Lieut.. Chas. c. Pierce, Q
NJ. c. L. S A., in the regular
form OF such notices. saying From
CHIEF Graves Registration service
American +. F. To. Mr.. and Mrs
w. II Wilson. snyder. Teaxs. sub
ject place of burial Pvt. William VI.
Wilson, Co., l.. 142nd infantry. Died
Sept. l1th. 1918. Local cemetery
Bar-sur Aubc. Aube France.
We extend sympathy to the sorrow
ing family. While words of consola-
tion are empty and weak we feel
that the bercft parents get conscll
tion from the fact that their brave
boy d'ed in course of willing ser
vice to his country and will be re
membered as loyal hero who gave
his life for sacred cause. the per
etuat'cn OF liberty. the establishment
Of that spirit OF universal justice
and world democracy and when the
list of heroes shall be published tho
name of Private William 81 Wilson
from Snyder. Texas, viii be in the
list.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Farmer Tia, Fatal Fail.

Mr.. James Simpson OF Camp
SPRINGS was in town Monday and
started home in the afternoon with
a load of baled hay. and in going
down rough hill near the Herren
<iace just west Of Plainview school
hbuse he fell from the load of hay
10 the ground and wheel OF the
wagon passed over his stomach
crushing him and inflicting Injuries
from which he died in few minutes.
Mr. Jones wa some distance away
and saw him fall lie ran to him
stopped the team and hastened to
give attention to Mr. Simpson. He
raised him up and he vomited 'blood
and died almost Immediately Dr'
Scarborough was called but the in
iured man was dead when he got to
him.
Jnmes Simpson was a good citizea
n successful farmer and held In high
esteem in his home community and
throughout the county.
Funeral services were delayed I'LL
Thursday awaiting arrival OF ms
sons from Arizona. His daughter was
NJ Clovis ard came home Tuesday
morning.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Athletics inCcntraI High

Considerable interest Is being
shown I'm basket ball. Organization
is complete and much talent has
been shown in work outs. Prospects
are excellen; for a Championship
team. Many games are under con
sidcration and some promise real
thrill To lovers Of basket bali here
in snyder. The season starts imme-
d'ately.
We wish to extend onr hearty
thanks for the contributions made
nv many of the business men toward
our equipment fund
w. b. Harris. Coach.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Keep Aliens out.

Representative Burnett OF Alaba.
ma. Chairman of the immigration
Committee in congress "a preparing
a bill TO prohibit tor five years the
immigration of foreigners to the
United States. Just now this coun-
try is said To be ready To enter upon
an era OF prosperity and since our
soldiers are coming home 1t is but
right that we should give first at
tention to providing employment for
them, There will be thousands OF for
eigners anxious to get into our mills.
mines, shops and farms but th ~
will come with antogonism in their
heads and hearts and will be easy
tools of anarchism. bolshevsm and
will be under the influence OF trou-
BILE agitators and our industrial sys
TEN would be in constant turmoil.
II Is better to keep them out than
to try to control them after they
have come, and Congressman Bur
nett is presenting the most effective
plan to handle the situation.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
American Gunrdinnship in Far East

In the plans being worked out in
the peace conference for disposition
of the conquered German colonies,
the allies insist that the United
States must assume guardianship OF
some of the Far Eas; Colonies Pres
ident Wilson Is reluctant TO assume
such responsibility and really it rs
against the old American theory for
this country 10 exercise mandatory
powers in Europe. Asia OF Africa.
Some of the Far East colonies pre-
Ter 20 be under American supervision
but most of them seem TO prefer
Great Britain. while one or two
would choose France for godmother.
The allies contend that il would
be wrong FOR the Uni,ed States after
so conspicuous part in workin"
out the destinies of those regions
TO withdraw and leave the burdens
of management ON them. but there IS
"a deeper principle involved than 'is
allies see INTO comprehend America
went into the war to save the spirit
Of democracy TO the nations being
oyerrun by autocracy. America en-
tered the war unseliishly She had
no other purpose than to establish
freedom for all people. There wa
purpose TO acquire territory or die
tation. but merely TO see that right
and justice should come 20 human
Iity.
The American government has long
sustained the doctrine that countries
on one hemisphere shall not en-
croach upon the other and II Amer
lea should now set up government
in Europe or Asia. % would be az
the expense of that time honored
doctrine. We have faits that Presi-
dent Wilson may be able to satisfy
the allies without a radical departure
from the American Theory
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Mrs. Anderson Reported Dead.

News received here THURSDAY
morning from Corpus tChnsti said
that Mrs d Anderson who was shot
there tuesday had died 10 Sc said
she was shot in live places Mr. John
$ Irvine. brother OF Mr.. Wenu.ng-
ar. who is charged with the shoot
lnr left here Wednesday 10 go 10
his sIster's assistance at CORPUS
Christi
Il is said that De took bond for
$500 with him. Signed by mum
her ol snyder people
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
DIR. MtrsSELMANN
COMING TOMORROW

Dr. ~ T. Musselman of Dallas,
Editor of the Texas School Journal
viii speak tomorrow In ..e District
Court room ot a. o'clock TO the
chool trustees, and again at o'clock
the teachers lie viii pos Ibly speak
70 the general public ut night and
at The Baptist church sunday al II
O'Clock.
Or. Musselmau Is among the best
posted men OF the state on school
and current affairs and is considered
among our best orators. Hear him.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Road Work in Progress.

Road building is sow in progress
in several parts of the county. The
first work is being done on the
roads Travelled by the rural mail
carriers and we understand that 9TH
er roads are 10 come I'm for better
ments.
Commissioner d. +. Wilson said
Monday that three forces were work
ing in his precinct and the other
precincts were at il. They then had
all the mn al work that they had
implements for and another car load
of plows and scrapers had just come
in. Some OF these tools were hauled
out Tuesday ANA by now the dirt is
flying. Surveyors passed through
few days ago stalking Highway No.
Z, and IL Is expected that work on
the first pike road will start soon.
An appropriation has already been
made for this highway.
The highway from east TO west, the
Albany-Lamesa route has been au-
thorized by the Highway Commission
and application viii be made soon for
an appropriation for that and at the
some time the commission will be ask
ed to authorize the Highway from
south to north. the Colorado Claire
ont route
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
Mil Worker, Want Eight Hours.

Textile workers in New England
mill towns are demanding an eight
hour day. They now work nine hours
The Dallas News contends that the
workers are justified. because peo.
pie who work in textile mills find
that eight hours is all they can stand
without impairment physically and
mentally and since most other lines
of work have the eight hour day, the
weayers. and spinners should bear
the same scale The News argues well
as far as il goes, but it is not easy
to understand the justice of the prop
osition laid down by the mill folks
that they must have a IS hour week
ot work and get pay for 81
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07

Inc iit'h month o' school closed
january alsi. We are -l'i io note
th'i our patrons are cooperating 90
.Inf s.lIi' Noi"inl less Than tAli
VIII '''"H success
our hlsn school has NOT Dad N
''ral 'h's month. During the last
month there were only tardies m
'n' 'niire system of schools The best
monthly record up To- thar time i'm
the history Of ihe school was tar
ilea. so i'r AS the school records
indicate. We are somewhat proud
"i last moaih record a. % was so
much better ihan the best up 10 lhai
time We shall not bee satisfied how
ever aniii we are able 20 report not
"a su-l1 iaray
Attendance last month was ahead
oi the previous month. though sick
ness 20" N'tally affected the attend
ance for over TWO months. We trust
conditions Viii improve in that We
are apt IN eNcus'ng ourselves for
ncu-aiiendance when n is the result
OF sickness but We should take every
precauti'n in observing sanitary reg
ulaiions and thus prevent sickness.
am droppins that thought here be-
cause II IS OF as much value as any
lesson TO De learned ana parents have
more responsibility there than the
teacher.
In the entral building below iig1
school Miss Bibbee's reom had the
best record OF attendance and VIII
be The Banner Room the next month
In th" High school the ninth grad
took The lead ln Colonial fliil. the
Banner wa awarded 10 Miss Haley
room and IN North Ward 20 Mrs
Prims room.
The iollowins honor roll for IN.
mn month
central Building
seventh grade. Merrel Blakely
SNtn Grade. Avis Sims. Buster
stacy Flora Popnoe. Maurine Gun
n'ngham, Claude Murphrce. Henry
Cotton.
Firth Grade. Evelyn Irwin. Tip Mes
sinner Gertrude lsiacs. Nernell
Grantham. Alene Doak.
Fourth Grade: Florence Griffith.
orene Mcmillan. Noah Huggins.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07

The Signal extends sympathy TO
Mr.. and Mrs August Stahl Of the
Hermleigh community in the death
OF their little son otto Ado!ph StahL
aged three years. three months and
"a days lie died last sunday an
was buried Monday at Lone Wolfe
cemetery
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07

Col. Wilmeth thinks the United
states must assume oversight OF some
OF the Eastern countries and police
them till they get OF their feet. He
thinks it will be no infringement on
the Monroe doctrine so TAR as the ives
tern hemisphere is concerned and
will result in ties of commercial
friendship that will never be broken.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07

Jim Fonday says last week bulk
maize was quoted at $22 on Monday
it was up a dollar and when he came
to town Thursday they wanted s25
and when he got to the car II was
dollar more and he doesn't know
what the price Is now.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07

II may be better to bear the ills
we have then to fly to others We
know not OF, but Il nobody ever took
risks there 'sould be no progress
The oil wealth of Texas is due -
wild cat plunging.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07
on PERSONALS.

r. l.. Marshal of Hubbard city
Hiu county, Texas was here this
week prospecting re was lured by
the oil prospects and came to see
the real situation lie is pleased and
has returned home, expecting TO
come back and enter business in
Snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-02-07

Lieut. H. W. Watermaa ard hiy
mother have moved 20 Snyder from
Houston and are domiciled at the
DR.. Bannistcr home in Colonial Hill.
Lieut.. watermon Is in the aviation
service.