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The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24

English Among them is a carol whicn
appears in the collection for Grace
church, New York city:
When Christ was born Of pure Marie
In Bethlehem. that fair citie.
Angels sang with nirth and glee
In Excelsis Gloria
In this "Grace collection" there is q
carol commencing "Over the world on
Christmas morn." by Or. Mackay
Smith.
The uncouth carol Of the sixteenth
century has given place to the popu.
lar Christmas hymn Of later days.
Wherever the English language is
spoken Charles Wesley's hymn, "Hark,
the Herald Angels Sing" finds a place
in the sanctuary. 1t is also translated
into the languages Of India. China and
Japan. Its author was the brother of
the founder of Methodism. He was a
true poet and perfect hymn writer.
His masterpiece is the beautiful hymn
Jesus, Lover of My Soul" which was
sung by the Princess Alice at the
deathbed Of the prince consort of
England, the lamented husband OF
Queen Victoria.
"Come all ye faithful" is the
"Adeste Fideles" of the Latin. and
came originally from the pen OF
Aurelius Clemens Prudentius. native
of Spain. who fi0urished about the
latter half Of the fourth century
There is another hymn by the same
Latin author which begins with "O1
the Fathers love begotten." :.
We have two well-born Christmas
carols by American writers. 20 Little
Town of Bethlehem was written by
the popular Boston divine, Phillips
Brooks. "Shout the Glad Tidings, Ex
ulting Sing" was composed by DR.
Muhlenburg, the founder of the Church
Of the Holy Communion, St. Luke's
hospital. and other charities in New
York city.
"Angels from the Realms of Glory
is by the great hymn writer James
Montgomery. who for thirty years
edited Sheffield newspaper in Eng
land. He is often confounded will
Robert Montgomery, who was rfdi
culed and denounced by Macaulay.
"Sing a Song This Blessed Morn
was written by Bishop christopher
Wordsworth, nephew of the grea
English poet and father of the presen
Bishop of Salisbury. DR.. Wordsworth
was Master of Harrow. Canon O
Westminster. and Bishop Of Lincoln.
"While Shepherds Watched Theil
Flocks by Night" Is by Nahum Tate
poet laureate. associated with tn
Tate and Brady version Of the Psalms
He died when In prison for debt.
The popular hymn 'Christian'
Awake, Salute the Happy Morn." wa
written by John Byron, a Lancashire
man. who was esteemed good schOla
and poet In his day. He was born II
Manchester in 1891.
The two eminent sweet singers o
the church. John Kebfe and Reginald
Heber. bishop Of Calcutta, have writ
ten Christmas hymns. but they lacl
those elements Of popular song whicl
constitute the Christmas carol. Kebl
sweetly sings:
The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24

George Wallace Scott, the Scotch
Singing Evangelist, who will preach
at the Methodist church in Kend-
rick, Sunday evening, Dec. 26.
The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24
Christmas Trees by Million
grow large
~ quantities of Norway

AIURSERYMEN grow large
~ quantities Of Norway
spruce for Christmas uses
rather more in the middle West,
where conifers are not common
In the woods, than on the east
ern and western coasts. where
they fringe every hillside. But
the tree most commonly used is
a short-needle pine found in the
woods of Northern Michigan and
Wisconsin. Early in September
the Indians about the lumber
camps of this region are set to
work cutting these trees for the
market. and by early November
q little feet of vessels makes its
way down Lake Michigan, a
Christmas tree hauled to the
fOremast of each one, that by
this sign all may know that in
their holds is cargo which
might not tempt Captain Kidd,
but is far more precious than
many a one for which good ships
= have been scuttleI.
The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24
First Xmas Carol
Found in the
Roman Mass

AROLS were originally &C.
companied with a dance, and
this carol dancing is part of
the rhythmic movement Of
the Oberammergau play, as
well as of the dances of the
Shakers Of Lebanon in New
York state.
The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24
Kendrick State Bank
HEALTHY AND VIGOROUS HEN
Right Kind to Keep in Laying Pen for
Production of Esss-pispose
Of Defects.

It does not matter how well bred a
hen may be or how well we may try
to feed her for egg production. If she
is not naturally healthy and vigorous.
she will not be bird to keep in the
laying pen. Birds that have any phys
heal defects should not be kept :,
The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24
HANDLE SQUASH CAUTIOUSLY
Extreme Care 10 Essential IL They
Are to Keep WeIi-Good Ven.
tilation 10 Needed.

Squash should be carefully handled
from the field to storage If they are
to keep well. Place on wooden racks
in storage house one layer deep. The
house should he warm and have .
good circulation Of sir.
The Kendrick gazette., 1920-12-24

every ton per hour Of green corn cut
one-half inch in length and blown 80
feet high. From this 1t will be seen
that to cut ten tons per hour one
half inch long and blow into silo 30
feet high will require approximately a
10 or 2O-horsepower gas engine. II
the same amount per hour Is cut one
quarter Of an inch long It will re-
quire considerably more power
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Publishers Announcements.

The Signal is now paying three
times as much FOR print paper as IL
cost In 1916 and about the same in
crease for everything else that goes
to make a newspaper The Signal
has a large subscription list and Il
takes lots OF paper to fll the paid
up demand.
Now. here is what we want TO say
to our friends: The price of sub
scription leaves nearly no margin
over cost of production. We have
number OF good people on ou-
list who we know will pay up all ar
rears after awhile, yet there are
some who will let their time run
over a few months and forget about
1t. In such cases the little balances
are clear loss to the publishers and
tend toward impoverishing the bust
ness. The newspaper rule calls Tor
cash In advance and really most
subscribers prefer that system.
Some forget to notice their eNpira
tion date.
The Signal Is trying to establish
the cash in advance system and will
be glad to have all arrears paid up
along with an advance payment. IL
will be more satisfactory to all ot
us. II II is not conv nient to pay
lup right now. you will please let us
know about 1t and in this way we
may know whether or not you want
the shper continued to your ad-
dress. Otherwise. we must suppose
that you do not.
We will thank all who are In ar
rears for an early settlement. We
don't want to lose any of our SUD
scribers. and hope to have your re-
newal as soon as due. Publishers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
City Council Business.

The city council OF Snyder, Texas,
met in regular session at the City
Hall on the evening OF August 2,
with Mayor Protein. A. d. Erwin
presiding. other officials present
were Marshal OP. Wolfe, p. NJ.
Bolin, Secretary Harvey Shuler and
Aldermen II. l.. Davis, II. j. Brice,
J. X. Blackard and w. NJ. Morrow.
The minutes OF the previous
meetings were read and approved.
The report of the city tax collec-
tor, o. p. Wolfe, was filed and same
approved by the finance committee.
A discussion OF advertising for
bids for the graveling OF the square
was had and It was decided to ad-
vertise for the bids.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Baptist Aid Workers.

The Baptist Ladies Aid society
met in business session Monday at
ternoon, Mrs. II. Il. Rosser, leading
the devotional The Love Song
was the opening song followed by
prayer by Mrs. Grayum.
The treasurer made her report.
The committee on papering made
their report and bill ordered paid.
Mrs. Sims. leader Of the Sunbeam
Band. reported hfty-four enrolled.
Mrs. Dane was elected leader Of
the recently organized Girls Auxil-
iary
The society pledged five dollars
for Belton Bay'or Home. The So
ciety also voted TO entertain other
societies OF the town on the NTH
Monday i'm this month
II was agreed that our society
should have a program at the asso-
citation meeting at Dunn next
month. and members are urged to
attend.
The president insisted on mem
bers making another payment on
the 75-million campaign at once
If possible
Mrs. Sims dismissed with prayer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Demand Union Miners Live Up 70,
Contracts.

Illinois coal operators have joined
Indiana producers in demanding that
union officials force resumption OF
work in the bituminous field before
wage matters be discussed.
Representatives of all Illinois
fields in session here preliminary 70
a meeting Of the wage scale COM
mittee OF the central competitive
field, called by Thomas T. Brewster.
chairman, decided this course. Telo-
grams demanding that the unions
live up TO their contracts" were 10
be sent John l.. Lewis. president OF
the United Nine Workers, at Indian
apolis, and Frank Harrington. Illi-
nois district president.
Brewster arrived here shortly be-
fore noon. He expected to meet
with other members of the wage
committee late today to frame au
answer to Lewis request for a Joint
'NooiVh W Hdhe a pIOpOSdl 10 tuu
the unauthorized strikes in Indiana
and Illinois fields.
In view of the Illinois and Indiana
operators action the committee was
expected to refuse the invitation
and put the difficulties squarely up
TO President Wilson and union
officials.
Lewis and other national union
officials have blanket authority TO
take any action necessary to protect
the interest Of the organization dur
ing the present emergency" United
Mine Workers headquarters an
nounced This authority was con-
ferred by the international executive
board.
Brewster announced a statement
would be issued during the after
noon representing the views of on
orators in Indiana. Illinois. Ohio
and PENNSYLVANIA.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Starting Up street Betterment.

The city council has not been
making any unnecessary noise
about 1t, but they have plans fairly
well matured to have the public
square thoroughly graded up and
overlaid with substantial top
dressing Of gravel. Also concrete
sidewalks and crossings are to be
made where needed and tn princi-
pal streets leading on to the public
square will be improved and made
first class in every way.
a city bettermen cam"
paign has been planned to have
owners build concrete sidewalks so
that the town will be better place
in which 90 live
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

Newsprint prices have increased
FIVE fold during the last few years
Paper is hard to find at any price
and many newspapers and maga-
zines have been forced to cut down
their size to meet conditions. One
ordinary spruce tree supplies wood
pulp to make about 500 pounds OF
paper. Some OF the larger editions
weigh a pound per copy. To fur
nish the paper for a single edition Of
a big city paper, it requires two
acres OF forest. II takes several
years to grow trees to take place Of
those cut down for wood pulp. The
news print situation is not only SER
ious. II is verging on the calami-
tous.-Abilene Reporter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
I'rmiave Baptist Association.

The Unity association OF the Prim-
tive Baptist church was in annual
session here from Friday to Sunday
inclusive. This association em-
braces Scurry, Mitchell, Fisher and
Jones coun les. and the delegates
and members are prompt to attend
the meeting and members OF that
faith who have moved away like to
come back and mingle with the
brethren.
The visitors began to arrive in
Snyder Thursday. They came in
automobiles. wagons and buggies.
They came prepared for real camp
meeting occasion Delegates,
preachers and their wives and chill
dren were here. The old Blackard
warehouse and the old City Garage
buildings were thrown open to them
and they ate and slept there. Some
slept in their cars which were park
ed on the basket ball lot and one or
two beds were maintained at the
tabernacle.
The meetings were held at the city
park auditorium. the first service
being on Thursday night. The as
sociation was opened Friday morn
ing. The Introductory sermon was
preached by Rev. J. j. Edwards Of
DeLeon Rev. J. A. Hester OF Cuth-
bert was elected moderator and Wa
ter Hendrickson OF McCauley. clerk.
The letters and reports indicate
that the church is making progress
along all her lines of activity.
Following is list OF churches and
delegates represented
lions Rest. 7. Britton, Len
Bodine. O. W Britton. \. C.. Gas
well. III Bethel-S \. Kelly II !.
Bass. W. A. Mayheld. George Thorn.
Little Hope A A. Freeman. J. A.
Hester. d. } Hull. Champ Freeman.
Bethlehem A. L. Hurst. W. J. Lev
ems. a. p. Moore. c. T. Leyens. Sig
nal Mound Brother and Sister j.
c. Hale Brother and Sister Ben
Hale. Cross Roads Brother and
Sister w. $ Burns. Comfort-Not
represented Anson--W. W An
derson. 5. H. Mays JE Yarbro.J.
A. Mayfeld
The association voted TO meet in
1921 with the lions Rest church in
Mitchell county.
Ministers in attendance: J. J
Edwards DeLeon; j. j. Hand, Har-
lingen: r. b. Hester Cuthbert; ".
II Bodine. Colorado: J F. Richard
son, Edith; j. f. Yarbro. Rule; j
G. Phillips. Wellington; J. b. Owens.
/ Leuders: j. W West Evant; J A.
Jones. Odell; j. c. Foster Atwell;
/ W. l.. Barrett, Putnam
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Mis.ionary Auxiliary Meeting.

The Missionary Auxiliary Of the
Methodist church met in open ses-
sion Wednesday afternoon, July Is
with Mrs. II. G. Towle as hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Lee Stinson and
Mrs. Allen Warren.
Mrs. Yoder favored the guests
with a beautiful vocal solo accom-
panied by Miss Margaret Yoder.
Contests and social conversation
filled the hour. making it delight
for all who were present.
Delicious white cake and cream
were then served TO the following
members and guests: Mesdames
Joe Stinson, Rob Strayhorn, J. II.
Hicks. T. L. Winston, r. VI. Stokes,
Joe Strayhorn. d. T. Yoder, Dixie
smith. Mary Banks Guy Paxton
Austin Erwin. A. V. Williams, Price,
Miller. Allen Warren. Lee Stinson,
T. d. Erwin. W. W Hamilton, B.
F. Mayo of Abilene. Miss Ladwig OF
Dallas. and Miss Margaret Yoder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
To Poultry Raiscrs.

You are hereby rfQSested 10
meet in the court house at Snyder
Texas. on Saturday. August IA, at
3 p. m. for the purpose OF setting a
date and making other arrange
ments for "A fall show Of poultry and
pet stock. and perhaps farm prod
ucts. il it is thought advisable.
Let everyone interested in the
poultry. pet stock and farm indus
tries that will take any part In this
matter be on hand promptly.
Yours very truly
d. T.. Banks. Pres.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Politics at Ell Paso.

The Bailey people got control oil
the county convention at FL Paso
last Saturday and adopted a resolu-
ton favoring Bailey for governor as
a rebuke to Neff for the uncharita-
BILE things he has said about Thorn
ason. Mr.. Thomason was not In the
convention and as soon as he heard
OF what had been done he sent the
leading daily papers of the state a
telegram saying that he was not
present and does not approve the
resolution. adding that he is uncom-
promisingly for Neff in the inal pri-
mary.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Baseball News,

Snyder VS. Abilene next Thurs
day Friday and Saturday at Wolf
Park.
We are informed that Abilene
has team fully qualified to be
classed among the fast teams of
West Texas. but we have also learn
ed, through information received
from our home team that they ex-
pect to meet the Abilene boys with
the strongest line up of the season,
with the full expectation OF win
ming the series for Snyder, and we
believe, with our loyal support, they
can go one better by winning all
three games. Let's everybody go.
fill the grandstand and side lines.
Root for our boys and enjoy an
hour and half OF real pleasure
and excitement, and at the same
time help the boys pay theI expen-
ses of the visiting team aud the
general expense.
Al good ball team is a credit to
any town, and as We have town
as good as the best why not give
our support and make our ball
team the best in West Texas? Let's
show the boys that we appreciate
them. and they will do the rest
Boost for Snyder!
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Two Rcpudiators Repudiated.

senator Reed of Missouri and
Senator Gore OF Oklahoma, both
trained with the republicans in the
senate in opposing the Wilson ad-
ministration and the League OF Ma
tions, and in the primaries last Tues
day Reed was defeated for nomina-
tion for senator by Breckenridge
Long and Ferris defeated Gore In
Oklahoma
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
National Dclst Reduced.

Washington, August 3. - The
gross national debt was reduced a
total Of S76.4O4,45S durings July, ac-
cording to the treasury statement
today This leaves the public debt
at S24.222,917.Ol3. The reduction
was accomplished through the re-
tirement OF that amount of treasury
certificates OF Indebtedness
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
First Christian Churrh.

The First Christian church will
begin their revival services in the
City Tabernacle Sunday. August s.
at II a. m. conducted by Clyde Lee
Fife. preaching. and Robt s. Fife,
conducting the song service. These
evangelists are OF national reputa-
tion. Everybody invited. Espec-
tally do we ask the cooperation Of
al the Christian people OF the town.
Also a special invitation is extend
"a 70 all the singers Come and
help us. bring your instruments.
May our plea not go unrewarded.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Mrs. DodsOn Hostess TO ELEGANT
Reception.

NtNtptlOn.
Mrs. Oryille Dodson gave an eIab-
orate and perfectly appointed ra-
ception at her home in West Snyder
Wednesday morning from eight to
nine-thirty. in honor of Mrs. Fritz
K. Smith OF Austin and Mrs. Chas
Cooper of FL Paso. There were
quite a large number of guests iu
attendance and a continuous round
OF happy greetings from start to
finish.
In the receiving line were Mrs.
Dawson. Mrs. A. d. Eodson. Mrs.
Fritz R. Smith, Mrs. Charlie Coop
er, Mrs. \. j. Towle. Mrs. H. G.
Towe, Mrs. o. p. Thrane. Mrs. C.
R. Buchanan, Miss Halle Cooley.
Mrs. Hugh Boren, Mrs. E. b.
Barnes, Mrs. Geo. w. Harris.
Mrs. A. J. Towle dispensed delic-
ious punch and Mrs. Buchanan.
Mrs. II. G. Towle and Mrs Hugh
Bcren presided in the dining room
serving light refreshments.
Out Of town guests We're: Mrs.
Warren and Mrs. Morrell of Post.
MIS-. Smith of Austin. Mrs. Cooper
Of FL Faso and Miss Halle Cooley
of Henrietta
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

Sunday morning o. P. Wolfe was
informed that two boys. 13 and is
years old, were begging for their
breakfast. Upon investigating they
were found to be runaways. one
from Bangs. Texas. the other claim
ing Austin for his home. Sherin
Byrd placed them in Jail aud wired
to their parents. The parents OF
the small boy wired the cash for
his return to Bangs. Sheriff Byrd
placed him on the returning Santa
Fe train with some good advice
Tuesday. The other boys parents
have not bean heard from.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Heard About Town.

ahR'HN
Horace Holley said the other
day that for once in his life he was
out of sorts and trying to keep
away from his friends, lest he
might do or say something to give
offense. He had a severe case OF
toothache.
Al Curry saye that recently in
writing to a newspaper in his old
home town, he said "the weather is
too hot to travel" A lot Of his old
friends thought he meant too hot
for him to travel and expected them
to do the going. and they proceeded
to come in on him.
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The medicine show has been the
drawing card. The doctor and his
end man have entertained with a
program similar to the fellow
song of one verse and 80 others just
like it.
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"In politics and weather one can
not be certain OF results till after
Il Is over"
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Jeff Hallman was over at his Py-
ron farm last Saturday and says
his cotton Is doing nicely.
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A. C. Wilmeth says he refuses
to serve again as chairman of the
democratic executive committee
Some one else can be the goat now
:: :: :
Nearly every Signal subscriber
interviewed says 1t is more salts
factory to pay subscription in ad'
vance and have the paper stop or
be renewed at expiration.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

The Signal learns that a number
of women voters are getting lined
up to organize a Pat Neff club In
Snyder. Indications are now that
the people had better get busy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

T.. +. Matthews is In New York
this week and reports that he is
buying lots of goods.
The Christian revival meeting
will start Sunday at the City Taber-
nacle. Don't forget IL.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

A Chicago policeman whose duty
It was to patrol certain bathing
beach became so much infatuated
while watching the women battle.
that he forgot to make his rounds
and got fred.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
PERSONAL ITEMS

Farmers about Wichita Falls are
storing their grain in dwellings,
gins. lodge rooms and other vacant
PAGES they can find. because they
can't get cars for shipping
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06
Nitnl Stntistics.

County Clerk W. NJ. Curry reports
II births in Scurry county during
July, II girls and boys. There
were six deaths in the county during
the month.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. P Thrane will
open their hospitable home this
evening to a reception OF their wo-
men friends and their husbands.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-06

Amarillo reports an inch rain
Monday. Seems funny to note the
rains that come in countries where
the peope don't farm much. while
crop growing sections remain dry.