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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-06-10
PRoBERS TAKE RECESS.
(By Aasoeiated Press. J

Washington. After hearing Colonel
Green for short time this morning
the eomnlittee IN charge Of the Senate
probe into the expenditures in pre-
convention campaigns of presidential
candidates adjourned this morning UNI
til July eth.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-06-10
Committee Allows
Eleven for LOwden

Chicago Eleven delegates supposed
to be supporters of Governor Lowden
were given seats on tibet floor Of the
Republican national convention today
when the credentials committee voted
in favor Of the so-called regular
delegation from South Carolina.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-06-10
To Sell Warships
to Private Owners
nv United Press1

Washington-Th Senate today pass
ed the Merchant Marine bill which
authorizes the United States Shipping
Board to sell ships built IN wartime
to private concerns provided American
purchasers can be found for them,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-06-10

The Rev, Frederick Maryon OF Mil
waakee will preach the annual bae-
calauerate sermon at Kemper hall on
Sunday morning. The annual service
will mark the opening of Commences
ment week,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-06-10
af;au p

Miss Reeva Goldberg underwent an
operation for tensiiitis at the Re-
nosha hospital this morning. She
hopes to be back at her desk at the
News Office the early part of next
week,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Methodist Church

The records show the largest at
tendance in Sunday School last sun
day OF any time for the past two and
one half years. and one OF the largest
offerings ever. We want YOU to
como to next Sunday. Fine fellow
shin and efficient teaching.
Preaching at II o'clock.
Morning subject, The Range OF
Prayer
Evening Subject, Varieties Of Con-
version.
II YOU are holding a Methodist
membership elsewhere we would be
pleased FOR you TO place II with us.
More than forty have done so already
this year. You can better build up
your own life and WELD a larger In
fluence for God Come worship with
us We hope the entire congrega-
ton will take advantage o' the
splendid opportunity Of attending the
lnterchurch World conferen .
Thursday. April %.
J. II. Hicks Pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
MANAGER KERNs RETURNS AND
STARTS INTEREST At CAMP sPGs

Mr.. J. NJ. Kerns. secretary and
manager OF the T. X. n. oil and Gas
Company accompanied by his wife,
has returned from Omaha and is
ready to proceed to the development
OF oil in the east part OF scurry
county
lie and a number OF associates, all
financially strong and experienced
oil promoters have formed a trust
estate or association know mas Camp
Springs oil and Refining c.. with
headquarters In Snyder. Mr.. kerns
states that they have quantity o.
machinery and equipment enroute
and will ut up as rapidly as possible
TO get into active operation and he
says. "we are going after oil and
going to get e."
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
BIG FIRE HERE
LAST TUESDAY

Fire was discovered about 10
o'clock Tuesday night in the hull
house at the oil mill and quickly
had the building and contents q
seething mass OF flames. The frame
structure was completely burned
down and the great pile OF hulls
burned over and waa left a smold-
ering heap There We're about 1000
tons OF hulls and some meal in the
house. Manager Fuller could not
state the amount OF damage We'd
nesday but said the loss is covered
by insurance.
4 short time after the oil mill fire,
the home OF the late, Mrs. Fannie
Popnoe. two blocks north was found
TO be on fire Her children have
been living In the home The house
and barn, an automobile. a mule and
a quantity OF feed we're totally burn
ed up. Most OF the household goods
were saved. II Is understood there
was no insurance on this property
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
J. 4. Dowdy for Reelection

Note this week the announcement
OF Mr.. J. r. Dowdy OF Fluvanna as a
candidate for reelection as County
Commissioner and Justice OF the
Peace in Precinct No. 2 Mr. Dowdy
IS now serving his first term in these
positions. As Justice OF the Peace he
renders faithful and accurate service
but there is not a great deal for him
TO do in that capacity, yet he fills
the position well
AS County COMMISSIONS he has
many lines OF duty TO call Tor his at
tentlon and he Is always prompt 10
NEE: every demand The office Of
County Commissioner is one o. our
most important public trusts The
County Commissioner is in direct
touch with every interest OF the peo-
PIE. He superyises the leyying and
collection of taxes and the using OF
the revenues for the interests OF all
of us. That position calls for men Of
osund business judgement, and cor
rect powers Of discrimination as 10
a Just and proper use OF the public
funds
Mr.. rowdy has proved himself ca
rahle OF properly guarding the pub
lie interests with absolute fairness
and equity 70 all alike He Is eco
nomical In the matter o, expenses,
though as a broad-guaged business
man ne believes In using the County's
funds and credit with sufficient lib
erality TO insure against non-pro-
gressiye parsimony. He believes in
providing means for necessary i'm
provements for the upbuilding OF the
County in the way OF schools, roads
and other public enterprises. He IS
n safe man for the position. Give
his claims due consideration.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
MRS. A. e. sHOTwELL
DIED LAST SUNDAY

Mrs. Martha Ann Shotwell, age ~
years. wife OF Mr.. A. c. Shotwell,
died Sunday morning at their home
in Snyder, after a long lingering i'll
ness. They have lived in Snyder a
long time and had many friends here.
Mrs. Shotwell was a member OF the
Baptist church and il is said that
while she could not regularly attend
church services, she lived her re-
ligion in her home and among her
neighbors.
The funeral took place Monday af-
ternoon. conducted by Rev. /. d.
Huh.
Mrs. Shotwell was born Nov. 8,
1S47. She was converted and join
ed the Bethel Missionary Baptist
church in North Carolina while girl
Sh99Eas married TO A. c. Shotwell
in 1861 one child was born to this
union but lived only about eight
months.
Mrs. Shotwell is survived by her
husband, three brothers and one sis
ter.
Mr.. shotwell has the sympathles
OF many friends.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
BUSINESS MEN DIS
CUSS CIVIC PLANS

There was an informal meeting OF
live. wide awake business men held
here Tuesday to discus ways and
means to take care Of the financial
and civic welfare or Snyder to pro-
vide for meeting the city's obligations
10 start a campaign for city improev-
ment, and put Snyder in line OF pro-
gressive upbuilding in keeping with
the spirit OF the times. The matter
OF getting a new High School build
ing is now a live proposition and It
IS conceded TO be a demand that must
be met.
The matter OF paying adequate
salaries 10 secure first class teach
ing talent is 10 be put pu to the
school board and the city council
Improvement II streets, extension OF
the water and sewerage system are
always IN order for consideration
Then. the Importance OF maintaining
development agency to keep In
touch with manufacturing enter
prises and railroad possibilities
looms up as a demand upon the pro-
gressive elements OF the city. It has
been suggested that a committee be
sent out TO study plans and methods
OF other progressive towns and find
what can be done here and how to do
it, Right now this welfare move
ment ought to be laying plans to i'm
prove our marketing conditions to
insure 10 our county people the
best possible advantages in handling
the 1920 crop.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
The Adclphia Glass Entertains

The Adelphia Glass OF the First
Christian Church opened the season
activities last week by inviting every
member OF church 20 spend an ey-
ening in social way
A nice program was rendered. A
number of splendid and enthusiastic
talks were made along the line OF
more and better work for the church
after which plenty OF ice cream ans
cake we're served All expressed
themselves as enjoying the hospital
ity OF the Adelphia Glass.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
sunday school Program April 2

The Sunday School OF the First
Baptist Church will render a pro
gram at the church, Friday night,
April %. Every one is invited to be
pesent
The program viii be al interest
ing one twin be rendered 5y every
department of the Sunday School.
II viii consist OF praise. pathos, wit
and humor. You will miss a treat
II you are absent.
After the program social hour
viii De spent together and light re-
freshments will be served Come
and Il wiz help wear off your frown
and place a smile there instead. Re
membe- the date. April 2S.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Real Modern shoe shop

have installed the latest word In
shoe work machinery and can make
OF repair your fotweat with speed,
economy and style, as cheaply as by
tho old method New sutcher and
rnisher and plenty Of material and
expert workmen. Located at Boyd s
Old Grocery Stand, on Scarborough
sfreet = Benbenek.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Subject-"A Shelf OF Books
Business and Records.
Scripture reading-l Tim, 4:l2-l6
Pauline jenkins.
Books Marilu Rosser
The best written and most inter-
esting book-Clara Belle Clark.
Biography-Ruby Hutcherson.
Pilgrim Progress, - Hines
"Torothy Page Pauline Kelley.
Servants OF the King'-Ruth
ROssor.
What book next to the bible has
done you The most eood?-Ernes-
time Boeer
Leaders ten minutes
Cloiug Song and Prayer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Junior u. y. l.. l.. Program

Song
Prayer.
Song.
Business. Answer roll call by
amir ttai word in English Ian.
which is dearest 70 you.
sob ccu"Taming wild Animals.
grtu-e read James 3-1-3-
fma Taylor
Hnen snoech Ruth Rosser.
Good and bad words-Elaine Ros-
oe Pauline Kelley
Song.
: tc.t "Houor bright"
r-ofneton Colloslans 3-9-1o
a Firm Foundation--Ernestine
oser.
est end True Pearl FORESTER.
Lying srd Lazinoss-Marilu Ros-
/.
Some Bible People Ruby Hutch
son.
Song.
|aders Ten Minutes.
CLOSING Song and Prayer.
Bring D. Y. p. U. Dues.
-Reporter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Tanning the Wnd Cat

Il is reported that a good show
ing OF oil has been struck in the
we'll on the Is ranch near Pyron.
Keep your eye on West Texas The
wild cat will yet be tanned in this
territory. Johnson Brothers have
strlngs on him AZ Durham and the
Camp Springs Company are batting
for him at the Quinn location.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Mrs. Turner Badly Burned

Mrs. G. \. Turner, al the home OF
Judre Buhcanan. was burning traoh
i'm the yard Tuesday when her cloth
ing caught fire and she was quite
seriously burned on the hands, arms
and back. DR.. Scarborough was
called and dressed the burns and he
saws while The lady Is badly burned,
she has good chances TO recover.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
HAMMER TO SPEAK
HERE SATURDAY

The Signal is authorized to an
noounce that Judge Ed ]. Hammer
OF Sweetwater viii speak at the court
house in Snyder at 1890 o'clock to-
morrow in defense OF the national
democratic administration Judge
Hammer is forceful speaker and It
IS expected he will have big crowd
there TO hear him refend democracy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
R|OUS CUTTING
AFFAIR MONDAY

Iserious personal difficulty came
ere Monday evening between
Gladson and Everett Crowder,
|weI known young men, both
|bcrs of good families. The
eliminated in Gladson being
Ia several places with a knift.
|bf the stabs. Il is said, penetrat-
be- abdomen and is considered
'us. Giadson was taken to the
arium al Lubbock Tuesday
ing.
owder Is chaged with assault TO
NIT murder aid was released
r a $4,000 bond.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Advertised Letters

snyder. Texas. April IS, 1920.
Davis. Mabel.
Motion, Mack S. D.
Moore. Robt 5.
Moore. Josie b.
Norman. Bertha.
Overton Bebecca.
Potts H. w.
Shipley, Bessie.
II not called for in two weeks
these letters will be sent to the Di-
vision of Dead Letters, Washington
d c. +. p Barnes, P. NJ.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
RevivaI Meeting at Ira

Ed. s. W. Ditto began a revival
meeting at Ira Wednesday night OF
this week. and will continue indeh
nitely. The people are cordially in
vited TO attend all the services. Ser
vices o'clock every night. There
viii be services Sunday at IL a. m.
p. m. and at night.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Christian Ladies Meet

The Ladies Aid OF the Christian
church held their regular monthly
meeting in the home u Mrs. Ham
ton. with Is members and isitor
present. One quilt was piec ID for the
orphans home.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
womnn,s Missionary Auxiliary

The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary
met Monday afternoon with splendid
attendance. Mrs. w. A. Doak led the
devotional also conducted the bible
lesson. Johns Gospel was interest
ingly presented by the leader.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Commissioners, Conrt Mntt,rs

The Commissioners Court was ip
session this week and besides allow
in claims and checking up road
work. they closed the lease for two
years on the northwest basement
room OF the courthouse to Hub Tay-
lor for shoe shop at ten dollars
month. DR.. W. r Johnson was
appointed County Health officer.
vice DR.. l.. Z. Trigg resigned.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
Attending Presbytery

Rev. Jas. F. Tate, d. a. Jones, ].
A J. Jones, Mrs. Cyrus Landrum
and Mrs. J. A. Stavely, all OF Flu
wanna, were here Tuesday enroute
to Anson to attend the meeting OF
the Abilene Presbytery which con-
yenes there this week
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Judge Overshiner OF Abilene was
taken ont here Sunday for q drive
over Scurry county's newly built
highways and he thinks the gravel
being used here IS OF better quality
than the material they have in Tay-
Tor County.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
RcN-Whitcficld

W. j. Rex OF Klondyke, Texas.
and Miss Lena Whltefield OF this
county. were married Sunday after
noon at the Methodist parsonage, by
Rev. J. VI. Hicks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
,housc Wrecked by Wind

w Warehouse Wrecked by Wind
The wind storm and northe rhere
|t Saturday nisht was fierce. Civ
- sprinr touch OF real winter.
be warei ousc OF Blackard Hard
80 company. in course of building
IS blown down and will hdve to be
|aightened out and rebuilt. The
|lder had iust finished covering II
|urday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
In COUNTY Court

County Court convened here Mon
day witN Judga Adamson on the
bench.
Several probate cases were dis
posed of and two or three iudg-
ments rendered by default. Some
litigated cases were set for third
week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

The Snyder Utilities Company have
just gotten in a shipment of nine
large reflector lamps to be used in
street light service. One of these
was pat up last week at the Taught
Street bridge and &. makes big diff
ference the lighting mower Of the
lamp.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

News from Lubbock Thursday
morning was that John Gladson, who
was stabbed Monday was alive and
hopeful and the doctors said if he
pulled through Thursday he stood
good showing TO get well.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Jones Bros. are expecting material
for under roaming at the Long well
near Durham and when hat comes
they viii proceed to test out the val
ne of the oil showing found there
last week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Pete Benbeuek received from Flu
wanna tho other day by parcel post,
q pair Of boots TO be mended Look
like at least a percentage OF mail
order business Is coming our way.
while a lot Of It is going out from
right here in SNYDER. It is nearly
all due to advertising.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Mr.. Nelson Dunn, after being away
about TWO years has come back to
snyder and has accepted = position
with the Grayum Drug Co. Mrs.
Dunn is still in Dallas but will be
here in 4 few days.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Judge j. L. Stiuson was here this
week from Abilene. 1t is understood
that he and Judge Rosser have been
retained to defend Everett Crowder
in the recent assault case.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

The Camp Springs Oil & Refining
Company are building houses at the
Quinn Location and expect the ar
rival OF derrick material in few
days
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

The latest news from Plainyiew
indicates that Rev. A. b. Roberts Is
stnl living, though gradually pass
ing out.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16
CIV Subscribers and Renewals

w. Joyce, AMARILLO.
& tile Wcstbrook, Snyder.
nton Lapour. Route s.
u J. johnson. Snyder.
G. Hays, Elida, n. NJ.
Z. Joyce, Snyder.
v J. Littlepage, Route 4.
| NJ. Garner. Arab Route
l /. d. Abbott. Arab Route.
ell Smith. Claremont.
Ia. ID. Sims, Snyder.
". Hendryy. Route /.
II. Coston. Nevada.
~. NJ. Werner. Fluyanna.
w. Morton. Route s.
L. Vaughan. Snyder.
IA Wright Moore. Snyder.
V II. Ditmore. Water Valley.
II ". Crawley, Arab.
III. V. Jones, Camp Springs.
II. Hart Snyder.
AS. 4. Elliott. san Angelo.
|ynl Sterling. Ira.
drs. Lon Graham. Snyder.
r. Martin. Route }.
~. G. Brown. Cedar Hill.
II. J. Helms. Hud.
Nv. -. Dean. Foch.
l.. ". walcott. Snyder.
II. c. Cotton. Foch.
Edwin Worley Stamford.
b. l.. Jones. Snyder.
Nv NJ nrruthers, Ira.
"A. c. Prult' Snyder.
w. r. Wren. Route 1.
J. l. Goswick. Route 5.
w. II. Grant. Clarendon.
Mrs. J. r Ramsey. Route ].
c. c. Mcdaniel, Route 2.
W. F.. bentley Route /.
W. A. Roger. Route 2.
]. II. Coker, Foch.
d. \. Price. snyder.
A. Bentley, Lincoln, Ill.
c. c. Patterson. Route ?.
]. ]. Moore, Ira.
NJ. W. scrivner. Dermott.
w. c. Scrlvner. Tatum, n. NJ.
II. r. Greenfield. Cap Rock.
oliver Rhodes. Cuthbert.
y. O. Mellow, Fluvanna.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

jim Jones Of Eldorado, 4 brother
fin law of Mr. 4. C.. shotwell, and his
son. John Jones, OF LoL&ney We're
hers to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
Shotwell.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

a marriage lcense was isued here
Thursday for Mr.. II. c. Waus and
Miss Pearl Coston OF the Hermleigh
precinct
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Mr.. Burrough'i barn on the A
Curry farm was burned a few days
ago. About 75 bushels OF corn was
burned or damaged
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Mrs Clifton Perkins returned Sat
urady night from an extended visit
10 her parents at Pine Bluff. Ark.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

r. W. Voss OF Fort Worth visited
j. b Curry last week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Harry Jones home in West Snyder
TO Mrs. Edna Tinker.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

The snyder schools viii close on
May 2st They viii all have San
Jacinto exercises today.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Iohn L. noss were
here Wednesday from Colorado
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Mrs. w. b. Dane has returned from
Marlin much improved in health.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

+ A. Birdwel says well get rain
by the time we need it.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

The mesquite timber is waiting for
Spring TO come ] doesnt put on To-
'liage until danger OF frost is past.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-04-16

Mrs. j. ". Joyce and children left
Thursday for Amarillo where they
will reside.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-08
.{|FTY-sEVEN BODIES FOUND AT PISA
Casualty List Grows as Additional Reports are
Received From Sections Where Great
Damage Resulted.

! left that city to visit the devastated
districts.
Relief work was being conducted
under government supervision.
Soldiers and volunteer workers
were being rushed into the stricken
/; area.
The earthquake, which occurred
early yesterday, apparently extended
from the region of San Stefano, in
the Apennines, fifty miles southeast
Of Florence, northeastward into the
Interlaken district of Switzerland
The more important cities which felt
the shock were Florence, Leghorn
Spezia, Genoa, Milan, Modena, Lucia
and Reggie.
The tremors seemin giy entered the
province OF Massacarrare, in north
western Tuscany. where five towns
villa Collemandina, Fivizanno, Quer
cia. Molassa and Tarasco, were re
ported completely razed. Scores oi
other towns and villages in other
parts of the quake area were badly
damaged.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-08
Leaves for CHICAGO.
Stack Divorce Suit,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
LOS ANGELES, Calf, Sept. s.
Attorneys for Mrs. Elizabeth Wood
Stack, who has filed suit for divorce
against James Langford Stack
wealthy Los Angeles and Chicago
polo player, were today preparing to
meet counter charges against his wife
entered by Stack yesterday.
Stack, who appeared in court on
crutches, filed affidavits alleging that
Charles ModiniWood. his father-in.
law. and his wife's brother had as
saulted him on Angst 16 and that he
spent three days in hospital re-
covering.
Extreme mental cruelty" is
charged against Stack in his wife's
complaint.
Stack charged his wife stayed out
late and neglected her home and
children.