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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

world and its sinful pleasures and
distractions and hope for peace with
God
Mr.. Fife and his brother. Bob.
who had charge of the music, made
hosts of friends in Snyder and IL Is
announced that the church here
made a contract with the preacher
to come to snyder as pastor of the
Christian church, beginning the first
Sunday in November
Ten conversions were reported
during the meeting.
The Signal feels that the people
of Snyder. regardless of church con-
nection. are to be congratulated on
getting Mr. Fife to como into our
midst as a religious leader. He will
make Snyder a good citizen.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
lvder Public Schools
Notes and Plans

termediate grades is too important
to be given only passing notice. The
character OF work done in the grades
preceding the high school counts
much on the quality of work that is
done in the high school department.
Poor work in the first seven grades
signifies a backward and plodding
condition in the high school The
school board at Snyder is striving
with the utmost diligence TO render
the highest service possible in the
schoo! system under the boards
charge.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
The Cotton.

Several farmers have been heard
this week saying that the cotton crop
is not doing we'll Mr.. II. V. Will
liams said the Signal would have to
modify its statement. Some say the
plant is not fruiting like 1t should.
Mr.. ]. C. Maxwell. who has charge
Of the cotton census and studies con-
ditions carefully. says he hasn't seen
any discouraging symptoms - the
cotton is doing as well as he ever
saw 1t. and he has found no pests
bothering.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

superintendent Hall will be pleas
ed OF look after the classification OF
all students who will enter the high
school for next year. He VIII be in
the Central school building on Tues
day and Wednesday OF next week
for the purpose of seeing high school
students and their parents with ref
erence to the subjects to be pur-
sued He wants to counsel with
students and their parents relative
to the preparation that should be
made for the colleges to be attended
upon completion of the high school
course at this place.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
Stin Fighting Suffrage.

A news special sent out from Nash
Vile. Tennessee. Aug. 81. says:
"The Tennessee house of represen-
tatives today voted to not concur in
the action of the senate in ratifying
the federal woman suffrage amend
ment. The vote was a. to "a, with
90 members not voting"
Since ratification has already been
certified and proclaimed. it seems
now the purpose OF the anti-suffra-
gists to carry it to the courts.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
scnrry Connty,s wealth.

The tax rolls of Scurry county
We been officially checked and II is
indt hat the total taxable values
the county are s6.s4S.150. This
about a million dollars increase
s- last year.
There are 1722 poll taxes assessed
the county.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
Home Burned at Ira!

The home and furnishings of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. p. Autry at Ira were
destroyed by fire Sunday night. 1t
Is not known how the fire started.
There was no insurance. Mr.. and
Mrs. Autry have been away from
home for several weeks at health
resort in New Mexico. near Cloud
croft. and their son. Barney Autry.
and family. were occupying the
home.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

Mr.. Hall. the superintendent OF
the Snyder public schools fer 1920
1921, wishes to meet in advance Of
the opening OF the snyder schools
the presidents OF the Parents Teach
ers' club OF the North Ward. the Co
lonial Hin and the Central schools
II is Mr. Halls desire TO see definite
plans OF work formulated in each OF
these auxiliary organizations for the
Snyder public schools. He believes
the greatest good can be accomplish
ed only through careful planning and
positive aims. What can be done
through these clubs viii greatly aug
ment the spirit and efficiency of the
Snyder public schools
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
Building Sidewalks.

Gay McGlaun and other citizens
on East Plaid Street are building
concrete sidewalks. They have
about 400 feet already built and viii
extend the work clear on to town.
Snyder needs sidewalks in all the
residence districts and now that the
work has been started maybe others
will faH in line and lift Snyder out of
the mud.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

ne school board at Snyder has not
ped at selecting teachers who
be able TO do work OF a high
Idard in the high school depart
Il. but due consideration has
given the teachers for the ele-
tary grades. Only teachers of
! training and successful exper-
Z have been employed.
he work in the primary and In
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

Reply to MIR. Noble.
Dallas. Texas. Aug. 81.
]. z. Noble.
snyder. Texas.
Ar Sir:
We greatly appreciate your tele-
m OF August 2s expressing con-
tulations on the result OF the
ction. The News felt II to be a
" to the State to oppose the cleo
q of Mr.. Bailey. and 1t is pleased
see that II had so much company.
Sincerely.
TOM FINTY. JR..
Associate Editor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

e Snyder school board at a
.ng on Tuesday afternoon decid-
Monday, September l3, as the
jor opening the 1920-192l ses-
'of the snyder public schools.
hildren in both the elementary
|igh school grades are urged to
esent on the opening day to re-
their text books and lesson as
Ients.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

4 number OF the teachers OF the
Snyder public schools will be in the
ci.y next week aud will be anxious
to secure board and lodging in good
homes during the school term. 1t
stands the pc, lie of sEyder in hand
TO show the teachers a cordial well
come and to help them get located
without any annoying delay.
II may be the desire of some teach
ers to secure apartments for light
housekeeping. Those who feel that
they can accommodate the teachers
will confer a favor by notifying Mr..
Hugh Boren. secretary of the school
board. to this effect The school
board earnestly solicits the coop
Grafton of the people OF Snyder in
this matter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
Special Cut Prices.

On Portraits. From Sept. TO Is
Kodak finishing. gloss finish portrait
enlargement Clements Studio.
Snyder. Texas. IL
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
Chance to Get Georgia syrup.

The Signal has good friend over
at Whigham, Georgia. that it likes
to cultivate. He is W. II. Haw-
thorn. a nephew of our Mr.. ]. W.
Massey. Mr. Hawthorn is a success
full Georgia planter. and every year
he makes great quantities OF Geor-
gia cane syrup, as good as any Amer
lean citizen ever sopped. We know,
because We have tried it,.
He has recently written Mr. Mas
sey he is coming to Snyder in De-
cember with a big shipment of his
syrup. and anybody who wants some
of It can file orders now with Mr..
Massey and be in on the deal. II is
understood that many orders have
already been filed at two dollars
gallon and the kind that Mr.. Haw-
thorn makes is worth the money.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

/ scholastic census for the Sny-
bubble schools for last March
ed an enrolment OF 672 chill
The total transfers from
school districts is rs. Thus
u be seen that Snyder's public
lis have a total OF $50 scholas-
This is a material increase in
|cholastic enrolment over the
year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

We have a fine farm of 100 acres
we'll improved. seven miles from sny-
der. at $500 per acre. See us
quick for this. Autry Realty Co.
Snyder Hotel. II
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

Mrs. Homer lngie and children OF
Big Springs are visiting the Fish
famil.ss in Snyder this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

Walla ID. Fish has returned from
vacation visit at Houston and
other South Texas points.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

-Kelley-Springheld tire.SSx4,
between the square and east part OF
town. Finder leave at Signal office
and get coward. l2p
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

: Snyder schoo. board has in
ed the number OF high school
ers from five to six and that OF
Elementary grades from ten to
e. This is done to meet the in
p OF pupils that will enter the
Z schools this autumn. II Is
esire of the school board to en-
enough teachers to avoid over
ling in any q the classrooms
TO prevent the halliday plan
had TO be employed as an eN-
MT the past year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03

the seven persons giving IN
|tion in the high school depart
OF the Snyder public schools
have had much OF their train
h the University Of Texas. one in
University OF Alabama. one In
lerbih university and one In ST.
er's college and the Denton nor
The selection of these teach
mas been very carefully made.
idering the unuTual scarcity OF
qualified tea, ers and the un-
edented demand for teachers
tally strained for high school
uctIon. the Snyder school board
hy persistent effort and deterr0
IN secured a high school corps
eachers whose work will meet
standards OF the authorities who
the oversight the high school
! OF the state
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-09-03
New Teachers Elected.

Hiss Lila Wilcoxson. Hamlin.
!. f. Dabney. German.
liss Ida May. Snyder.
irs. Ernest Ashbury. Winnsboro.
irs. r. ID. Meeks. Snyder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
VOTE FOR THE
LA TOILETTE DELEGATES

They favor:
1. An immediate conclusion Of
peace.
2. A League of Nations composed
of all the nations.
3. Restoration of free speech, free
press, peaceable assembly, and all civ
il rights and Liberties guaranteed by
the constitution.
4. Economy in government to re-
place the extravaganza run riot under
the present administration.
If you believe in these principles
vote for:
DR.. Joseph Barber, of Marathon and
S. NJ. Myhre of lola as District Dele
gates and for the following as Dele
gates at Large to the National Repub-
lican Convention:
John j. Blaine of Boscobel.
Edwin J. Gross, of Milwaukee.
Henry Krumrey, of La Crosse.
They appear as Delegates to be
voted on at the spring election, April
9Th.
Don't forget the time and these can
didates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
SEEK 1920 CONVENTION

Assistance will be given by the
Chamber of Commerce in aiding the 10
cal council No. SITS U. C. T. in securing
the 1921 state convention of travellers
to this city. Delegates from the local
council will attend the convention this
year at Racine and will invite the or
ganiZation to come to Grand Rapids
the following year.
About 1000 commercial men annual
ly attend the state convention each
year, and if this city is successful in
landing the meeting year hence, it
would mean that not only would the
people here profit, but that hundreds
of men from all over the state would
see the advantages of our city. George
Warren, Otto Roenius, A. E. Weather
wax, Thos. f. Mullen and H. Daniels
are the delegates who will present the
Invitation to come here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
Citizen Bird, Wright.
Riverby, Burroughs.
Wake Robin. Burroughs.

Of the above list | can especially
recommend those by Chapman, Torrey
and Sharpe. With some of the others
| am unfamiliar. In addition to the
books given there are in the library
number of interesting pamphlets on
the birds, and the building of bird hous
es. Bird Lore, the official publication
of 'The Audubon Societies" is like
wise on the reading table Watch the
exhibit of books in the Wood County
Drug Store window the last of this
week.
1t is sincerely hoped that the above
information will be of interest and
value. The little feathered creatures
that are now announcing the coming
of spring are not only among the most
beautiful of Gods creatures but are
also among the greatest friends of
mankind Without their aid this old
earth would in very few years be-
come a vast desert. 1t is of vital in
terest to everyone to know and help
protect these faithful allies. 1t is not
only duty but source of great plea
sure as well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
A GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER

o Merciful God, who hast made all
men in thine image and whose love will
let none go, give to US new vision of
Thy Son whose death on Calvary we
today recall. Grant to men every
where new appreciation of the mean
ing of Christ's sacrifice for the world
Forbid that men and nations again
release the Barabbas of selfishness,
and cruelty anew the Christ. Lift up
their eyes today to see the cross that
towers DER the wrecks of time. Give
to the world a new and holy purpose
to follow Him. who said eff be lifted
up, will draw all men unto me-" that
as we die today to self we may pass
on Easter Day into the joyful resur-
rection of life that is hid with Christ
in God. And this we ask in Jesus
Name. Amen.
Inter Church World Movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
STRIK Frs AND, NON
UNIONISTS CLASH

Iii feeling growing out of the Ne
koosa Edwards paper strike cropped
out again Wednesday when warrants
were issued for Joseph, Leo and Tony
Murowsky, residents of Seneca, and
employees of the Consolidated, who
are charged with an attack on Xavier
Trogonowski and son who are work
ers in the N. E. P Co. mills, the clash
occurring in Seneca several days pri
or.
The three brothers, will be arraign-
ed and tried to determine whether or
not they should be placed under bonds
to keep the peace. 1t is alleged by the
complainant that the Murowsky trio
met himself and son in the road, and
took after them, making threats, hurl-
ing rocks at them, and pursuing them
some little distance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
WANTED!

FOR SALE:-Two houses and lots
near the Lowell school Phone 903,
Phoebe Carey.
The NJ j. McRaith residence on First
Street North, opposite of the Catholic
church. Enquire of G. G. Chandos. If.
WANTED:- Maid for general house
work. Phone 1S1, or call at 544, 3rd
street south. If.
ATTENDANTS WANTED Both
male and female. In applying for po
sition give age, condition of health,
and line of work accustomed to. For
further particulars write to DR.. A. L.
Beier, Supt., Wisconsin Home for
Feeble Minded, Chippewa Falls, Wis.
6tc.
statesmen WANTED:-To solicit
orders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress THE HARVEY OIL CO., Cleve-
land, Ohio. 1tpd.
WANTED:-A woman or girl for
general Homework. Must be compe-
tent, and have good references. Fare
will be paid to destination but must
stay two months. Apply 324 Third
street south.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25

ways be-not that pretend to any ex-
tended knowledge of the subject. I
am learner of birds and not a know
err There is always something new to
learn about these interesting Great
ures.
A great many students of bird-life
gain all their knowledge from books
on the subject. Bird study from the
books is, of course, of value but to de-
pend on books exclusively or even to
a considerable extent for your know
ledge of birds is great deal like tax
ing correspondence course in SWIM
ming. To know the birds, you must
visit them in their homes, and learn
their habits from observation, When
you meet bird which is unfamiliar
to you, observe it's (1) size, (2) its
mannerisms in the trees and on the
ground CD the conspicuous colors of
its plumage (4) its voice in call and
other signal notes and in song 60 its
natural habitat or dwelling place and
the geographical situation thereof.
Having made the necessary notes on
these points you may now consult a
book to determine who your new friend
is. Chapman's "Color Key to North
American Birds" is a good one and
can be found at the Public Library.
There are convenient editions of Bird
Books that can be carried in the poe
ket. Those by Reed are about the best
Every student of birds should own
| one. Another essential piece of e.
quipment for the observer is a good
opera glass.
For those who are interested in a
careful study of the birds, there is a
splendid collection of Bird Books at
the Public Library. The Librarian has
also a fine collection of bird pictures,
which she has gone to some consider
able trouble to mount for the benefit
of bird-lovers. The following is the
list of available books at the Library:
Bird Day and How to Prepare for
1t, by Babcock.
Bird Neighbors, Blanchan.
Birds Every Child Should Know,
Blanchan.
How to Attract the Birds, Blanchan
Bird Life, Chapman.
Travels of the Birds, Chapman.
Color Key to North American Birds,
Chapman.
The Woodpeckers, Eckstrom.
A Year With the Birds, Flagg.
American Birds, Finley.
Birds of Song and Story, Grinnell.
Neighbors With Wings and Fins,
Johonnot.
Bird-don, Keyser.
How to Attract Wild Birds Around
the Home, Ladd
Our Native Birds, LANCE.
Bird Ways, Miller.
Second Book of Birds, Miller.
The Birds Calendar, Parkhurst.
Wtecher in the Woods, Sharpe.
The Bird World, Stickney.
Every Day Birds, Torrey.
History of the Robins, Trimmer.
Our Birds and Their Nestlings, Walk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
MRS. MARY DOUGHERTY
CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. Mary Dougherty, aged 80, and
a resident of Grand Rapids for a half
century, died at her home on Seventh
street north, at s a. NJ, Monday,
following an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Dougherty was born in White
hall, N. Y, being the daughter of ca
nal boatmen. She was married to her
husband the late E. Dougherty, and
the couple coming west settled in this
section of the state. Mr.. Dougherty
preceded her in death some years ago.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
J. D. Herrick, Two Dot, Montana, who
has been attendant at her bedside dur
ing her final illness. Three other chill
dren, one being the late Mrs. R. II.
Gle, do not survive.
Funeral services were held from the
home at 1880 Tuesday and the re-
mains were taken to Berlin, for in
terment in the family burying lot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25

E. H. Rector is busy at work re-
modelling and making changes IN the
properties he purchased on the corner
of Ninth and Wiley streets the past
year. He has two houses underway
and approaching completion.
E. P. Arpin left Sunday for Balti-
more, Maryland, where he expects to
spend some little time on business.
Tony Peerenboom who since he re-
tired from the grocery business here
has been running his Nekoosa store, is
now absent on business trip to Chi
cago and Milwaukee Mr.. Peerenboom
may 60 on the road for the Wood
County Grocery company in the near
future
Mrs. Al. Atwood returned to James
vile. Monday following few days
visit with her sister Mrs. E. E. Bel
ter.
| Percy Daily was in Chicago and Mil
waukee on business a portion of this
| week.
Mrs. George Wardino, returned to
st. Paul, Monday, after being here to
attend the funeral of her father, Otto
Branstad and visit relatives.
Mrs. George Reader returned Satur
day from visit in Wautoma.
Mrs. Alfred Hanson, of Bull, Ida.
was here last week to attend the fun
eral of her sister, Mrs. S. J. Rowson
and will make an extended visit here
prior to returning west.
Supt. of Schools, E. G. Doudna re
turned Saturday from Eau Claire
where he had been to attend conven
ton of the school masters club
Mrs. Fred Stamm arrived here from
st. Paul Saturday to make visit will
friends.
Business at the Prentiss- Waber
company is enjoying an increase &C
cording to statements of company of
fcials, and there is at present a fore
of about twenty-five men working il
, the plant. With the installation of
new enameling machine, a new rivet
er, the output will be greatly increas
ed. The two new machines have ar
rived and are now in place.
Mrs. Leslie Hougen of Necedah ha
been the guest of Mrs. Harriet Houge
for several days this week.
Mrs. F. M. Broderick returned t
Fond du Lac following a short visi
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mr.
Joseph Wheir, Sr.
James Waterman of Chill, has bee
visiting at the Volt residence o
Fourth avenue north for several day.
FOR SALE:-Fully modern, eight
/ room house. Splendid condition. Rea
sonable terms. Guy o. Babcock, Woo
County National Bank. 2tc.
J One sure way to get into heaven 70
a day at least is to do kind act t
some one who does not like you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
NOMINATE OFFICIALS

Practically all of the present Off
GERS of the village of Nekoosa were re-
nominated at the caucus held in the
paper mill hamlet On Monday night.
About 200 citizens were present and
the ticket was put over without hitch
The ticket nominated, it is charged,
are particularly friendly toward the
mills, and have in their official capa-
cities opposed the labor interests in
the community ever since the incep-
ton of the strike last June. Despite
this, however, the labor element made
no attempt to oppose their nomination.
The ticket is as follows:
Presidential. U. Marvin.
Clerk-H. E. Fitch.
Treasurer-. P. Nash.
Assessor. d. Herring.
Trustees-M. J. Power, F. J. Kor-
bal and Percy George.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
BIG TRACTOR ARRIVES

Wood county is the owner of a new
1880 I'll. P. tractor, the big machine
arriving here and being unloaded the
first of the week. The tractor, with
the exception of one in use near Arpin
is the largest in the county. It was
purchased from the Nash Hardware
company, and was manufactured by
the Avery Tractor works, near Peoria,
Ill. 1t will be put to use on the roads
as soon as the weather permits, ae-
cording to the Highway Commissioners
Morris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
Will RECEIVE
ROAD BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Wisconsin Highway Commission
in this city on Friday, March 26, for
several road projects that are to be
constructed in Division No. in ac-
cordance with the plans and specifi-
cations Of the Wisconsin highway office
and the county highway commission
ers in the counties where the roads
are to be located. Bids will be re-
ceived up to 10 a. IN on the date nam
ed.
The following are the roads which
are to be built. The Appleton Wau-
paca road in Waupaca, 1906 Gu. yds.
of excavation $50 Gu. yards borrow;
concrete class A. 3OS,7 GU yards; guard
rail 637 linear feet, and 57,448.5 So
yards of concrete surface. Road to be
5.45 miles long and IS feet wide.
The Stevens Point Portage road in
Waushara county, excavation, 1134C
Gu. yards; concrete 28.8 Gu. yards
guard rail 1865 feet; surfacing TOP
soil 21,768.7 SO. yards. Project will be
2.3l miles long and Is feet wide.
Kilbourn- Friendship road, in Adams
county, clearing .O5 acres; earth ex.
cavation, 1926 Gu. yards; rock 1,08G
yards; Borrow 10 Gu. yards; concrete
class A., 1874 Gu. yards; guard rail
1882 feet; surfacing top soil, 42,221.s
yards. The length of the road will be
4.5O miles and the width 16 feet. The
| commission reserves the right to &C
cept or reject any or all bids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-25
ARRESTED ON
SERIOUS Charge

Otto Wendland, agea Sc of Port Ed
wards was arraigned before Justice
E. n. Pomainville, Wednesday morn
ing. charged with attempting to as
sault Susie Kaptain, aged Is, in her
sisters home on March 18th.
He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
August Miller, the same morning up
on the complaint of Frank Kaptain,
who alleges that the offense occurred
on the date named. He was released
on cash bond in the sum of $500, to
await trial. Attorney Chas. E. Briere
has been retained to defend him.