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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Ar>fie Strange. colorel, for many
ears driver Of TIE mail wagon op-
rating between the Episcopal Theo-
'cg.c Seminary and this city, died
Tuesday and was buried this after
noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

rIn r.''"";r.~ representatives
rrd2 CarnrnsrrS Lccal No. 1905
.rill lcarc tcmorraw nigh. for New
port News. Va. to attend the annual
hcc.i-o IF The Virginia Federation
f ohnr With will convene in that
.;tv Ncnd9v. T. H. Nelson, John
=. Harrison. Edqar Allen, James
Clark. J. D. Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Rev. John n. Zydeman, Presby-
serian minister Of Washington, in
he corporation court today was
rrantcd permission 10 perform the
rites Of matrimony in this state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Mrs. Margaret S"ntt Of 52l South
.ec <@r""t. received te,egram to-
lay announcing tha marriage OF
rcr S"n. .J,hn = Scott. o. this city.
. Mis- Helen kilgore, 9f San An
mi" Texas, on June gtn. at $3.50
y en-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Mr.. J. II. Mackay is visiting
tr;en1,s in Norfolk, Va, for the
week end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Mrs.. 2, Y. Hicks and family, of
ti:s city. are leaving tonight for
Kansos City. Missouri, where they
will Eve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Attention is directed to the state
mcnt to the citizens of Alexandria
made today Hy the Alexandria
Cunt Lighting Company which
viii ia found on page two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Mr.. William n. Manger has sue
ces<fu!ly finished his second year Of
law ut the University Of George
tcwn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

MIR. Alvin Fre;lander, Of this
itv. has returned from the Univer-
;;ty G.! Virginia for the summer va
aticn. Mr.. Erie slander made the
freshman foot ball team.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

II =" corporation court today, R.
!. Cox wax appointed sergeant adj
n;ris.~ator OF the estate Of Marg-
,ret II Hammill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Mr.. Forrest Remschell, Of Rose
mont. he's returned from the Uni
.rrS':~ of Virginia fer the summer
vacation.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Everything Is In ideal condition
for a record-breaking yield OF all
kinds OF crops in Scurry county since
the fine rains of this week. Maize
kaffir corn. sorghum and other feed
stuff are we'll developed and will
now make without additional rain.
Cotton is a little later than usual
for this section on account Of the
late spring but is still growing and
promises big yield
HOMEGROWN beans. peas, corn,
melons. tomatoes and other vegeta-
bles are plentiful on the local mar
ket
For the first time in many years
Scurry county has no peach, plumb
and other fruit crops excepting
grapes that never fail and they are
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
REUNION Of
9OTH DIVISION

The second annual reunion OF the
veterans OF the Goth Division will
be held in Oklahoma City, September
%, 26 and 27. The Goth Division
was originally made up Of men from
Oklahoma and Texas and trained at
Camp Travis. Texas. However. many
requirements were received from ev-
cry state in the union. The Division
took part in the St Mihiel and the
Meuse-Argonne offensiyes and was
one of the divisions honored by a
place in the Army OF Occupation in
Germany. Every man who trained
or served at any time with this di-
vision is cordially invited to attend
the reunion. The Goth division has
permanent headquarters in Dallas,
Texas. in charge OF Arthur Rein
hart. secretary Special rates have
been granted by the railroads from
all points in Oklahoma and Texas
to all veterans OF the Goth Division
attending the Second Annual Reun-
ion Of the Goth Division which is to
be held in Oklahoma City. Septem-
Der 25. 26 and 27-according to
word received by Arthur Reinhart,
secretary of the Goth Division yst-
erons association of Dallas These
dates mark the first days OF the
Oklahoma State Fair and in addi-
tion to this attraction, Mayor Wal
ton has promised to make ii the
best entertainment ever given any
one and that the city will be turned
over to the former soldiers during
their entire stay in the city"
A bully time and a royal welcome
awaits these vets.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
Salvation Army
Organized in County

Such an organization was formed
for Scurry cunty at a meeting held
Wednesday morning at the court
house at Snyder Charles II. Cope,
a field representative of the Saliva
ton Army. addressed the meeting,
describing the various relief institu-
tions, and plans for placing them at
the service of Scurry county. County
Judge Adamson acted as temporary
chairman of the meeting.
The following advisory board for
Scurry county was formed:
p. Brady, president; +. j. Ander-
son, vice president; o. p. Thrane,
secretary; II. w. Waterman. treas
urer; r. II. Curnutte, w. NJ. Morrow,
j. X Blackard, J. r. Strayhorn, En-
nett Banks. DR.. A. c. Leslie, ]. q.
Noble. Ex-officio: w. S. Adam
son. NJ. A. Fuller.
The board will make a confidential
study OF the present social condition
of the county for the information Of
the Army. which will serve as a for
warding agent for bringing to the
army's attention any opportunities
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
SNYDER NATIONAL
|NSTALLS SAFE

The Snyder National Bank has
placed in their vault new safe for
the protection OF their customers.
The primary purpose OF this safe is
to place Liberty Bonds for safe keep
ing.
A reporter OF the Signal was
shown the safe one day this week,
ond the officers of the bank would
be glad to show any of their custom
ers the safe and explain it to them
If they will call around.
The walls of this safe are 1Ol2 in
ches thick made of solid manganese
steel. 1t is 50 inches high and
weighs $500 pounds.
1t has three distinct time locks
acting independent OF each other.
1t is really a marvel and for mech
anism. the most expert possible.
The customers of this bank should
avail themselves of the opportunity
of seeing this safe and placing their
bonds for safe keeping This bank
has placed In their offices two more
adding machines at a cost Of obout
$4,000 which adds greatly TO their
equipment
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
SCURRY COUNTY NOW HAS
FINE PROSPECTS FOR BIG CROP

unusually fine and juicy this year
All tanks and lakes are now full
and the ranges are In fine shape.
The peole Of this section were able
to pay all debts contracted during
the drought with last years big
crop. This year the thrifty farmer
will beautify the home and improve
living conditions on the farm, thus
enhancing the value of his property
besides adding pleasure to his fam.
lily.
Scurry county londs have almost
doubled in value since a year ago.
with good crops and promising oil
prospects. land in this section will
continue to increase in value. Home
seekers can do no better than iryest
In old Scurry.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
Seen Along the Way

The Signal editor returned on the
belated train Wednesday morning
from a visit OF a week with our
daughter and family at Ennis The
weather was cloudy there all the
time and considerable drizzle of rain
Just enough to cause the people to
fear a scourge OF boil worm. though
there are none there yet to hurt.
Their cotton prospect is good and
apparently that country is prosper
Gus.
Politically. they are in the fight.
The Bailey men claim the county
but the Neff men and women say
Ellis county is going to roll up a
majority for the Waco man. On the
way back noticed that rain seemed
light east of the Brazos river, but
heavier from there to Ranger( when
the darkness prevented further OBJ
servation.
There was no track trouble on the
TIP but the Santa Fe came TO Sweet
water two hours late and had to
feel its way over the washout near
Pyron. and reached Snyder about
daybreak.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
SCHOOL BOARD STATEMENT


Various and sundry reports are
being circulated among the patrons
OF the Snyder Public Schools that the
buildings have been condemned, and
that we will have no school this year
The board OF trustees are unaole 20
account for the origin of these re-
ports or the motives of those who
give expression to them. We desire to
assure the public that We will have a
school this year. as usual, and that
each OF the three buildings will be
used
The board sincerely appreciates
the spirit OF the public in so readily
agreeing to the raise in the valuation
Of the property in this district. and
We are trying our very best 20 secure
a faculty of teachers that will be
equal TO that OF any town OF this
size in the state. Wa are eNamin-
ing the records OF the applicants
with critical eye with view OF
obtaining the very best teachers the
state affords. for We believe that
the patrons are entitled to the best
school possible.
We wish the public 20 know that
these schools do not belong To the
teachers nor do they belong TO the
board. hut that they do belong TO the
patrons.
We are greatly handicapped By
the insufficiency OF the Central
Building and the locations Of the
ward buildings. yet We are trying
10 make the best out OF a bad situ-
alton. and I'm doing this 1t will very
likely result in some inconvenience
TO some OF the patrons. However
YOU will please rest assured thot the
primary department will be taught
I'm each of the buildings
II is our desire TO conduct the
school for the benefit OF all the pa
irons. and we ask the cooperation
and support OF all in order that We
may have school second 10 none
IN the state. BOARD TRUSTEES
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
Now Bank NJ KosCoc

.coe. Tex. Aug. 5.-The Farm
ATE Bank Of Roscoe perfected
,zation this afternoon with a
] Of s25.O0o.O0. The Officers
new banking institution were
4 and are as afllows: 5. F.
president: w. c. Cress. first
resident: S. p. Smith, cashier.
ors $. f. Neely. w. c. Cress' ;,
III l.. l.. MeGlock, +. j Worthy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
GREATEST BEAUTY IN LITTLE
THINGS

was reminded one day recently
of the great big importance OF little
things" said Mary Pickford as she
took a breathing spell between scenes
while filming "Suds," her forth
coming production for United Artists,
which will be seen at the Cozy on
Today and tomorrow, RI, .G.a
" I had an unusually hard day
had been working since early
morning in scenes that were very
tiresome. Many other important
things also had demanded my atten-
tion, and altogether | had put in
some very trying hours.
"At about a quarter TO six | called
1t a day and everyone was tired and
the atmosphere wasn't real clear and
happy, and all felt the strain Of
the day.
81 was sitting on the old counter
in the funny laundry where so many
of the sceres my story are laid,
just sort of giving up to the feelings
that will creep in some times and 1
was about ready to cry when my
mother came up to me in her own
sweet comforting way hand handed
me the most'beautiful red rose have
ever seen-and il was full of the
fra GRANGE of the roses that grow out
in the California sunshine. She had
been over 10 the new home a friend
had just bought and in the garden
she saw this rose, and she picked 1t
and brought It right over to me.
THAT doesn't seem so much when
tell it-but it means worlds to me.
TT rose was beautiful and perfect
but it wasn't the rose so much that
made me happy as It was that mother
had thought of men and the little
pleasure she could give me. | did
cry then-good and hard-but they
weren't entirely tired or unhappy
tears-they were mostly tears OF joy
and gratitude that | had been al
lowed to enjoy the wonderful palship
a real mother can give.
More than ever at times like this
does my heart go out to the poor lit
tie orphans it has been my privilege
to help bit and to every girl who Is
not so fortunate as Ito have my
mother always with me. Seems like
every time when clouds are darkest
she is right there TO do some little
thing that makes the sun shine thru.
And l will never forget the little in
cident OF the rose"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
BETTER SEED URGED

While harvesting OF the
cotton has not yet begun in some sec
tions OF the state, statesmen are now
in the field making contracts for cot
ton seed for planting next years
crop. The Texas Chamber OF Com
merce in a bulletin urging better
cotton seed for Texas, says:
"A little more than 2,5oO,oQC
bushels of planting seed are pur'
chased from dealers annually by
Texas farmers, the greater part ol
which is mixed as to variety and
quality 1t is easily possible TO in
crease the value of the Texas cot
ton crop from s5 to S25 a bale by
the use OF better planting seed.
This great volume of new wealth
can be brought into existence with
out any additional cost in money and
labor. The way to secure this add
ed value is to bring about cooper
alton between business men who can
handle seed and the farmers who
plant cotton and have brought in
supplies of pure seed Of varieties ad-
apted 10 the soil and climate, giving
preference to those varieties that
will yield a staple from one and one
sixteenth to one and oue-eighth in
ches long The supply of seed cot
ton of this character is limited and,
I'm order TO purchase them in quanti-
ty. orders must be placed within the
next two months the earlier the bet
ter.
Much of the difficulty in selling
the large amount of low grade cot
ton now on hand is due to its short
or perishable staple. not entirely to
grade. 1t is becoming increasingly
difficult to sell the extremely short
staple cottons.
IF community wishes to estab-
lish its reputation as a cotton mar
ket it should at once take steps to
bring about cooperation of farmers
and business men TO the end of hav-
ing community grow one variety
OF good staple cotton.
'"The time to begin such an effort
Is now and the way is to induce deal
ers to purchase good seed and farm
ers to buy 1t.
The influence OF staple on value
of cotton is strikingly shown in mar
ket quotations on cotton issued week
ly by the United Stotes Bureau of
Markets. branch office at 90Sh
South Ervay Street. Dallas, which
will be sent free to any citizen OF
the State on application.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
sCURRY COUNTY TOMATO

In our absence from the office
Saturday. we found on our return
great big red luscious tomato on
our desk. 1t stated that this toma-
to was grown by Mrs. A. n. Epps.
We. are sure that no county could
beat this for tomatoes. OF course.
we are sorry that Editor Hardy did
not get this tomato but we did 1t
justice and frankly this tomato gave
our family a good meal.
Any good thing that comes to the
editorial desk gives Joy to the whole
force. no matter who may be holding
down the chair.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

for its service arising locally, End
will be the legal, business and finaa-
cial advisor and supporter of the ar
my in any work which it will carry
on in this county in the future It
will also request a prominent citizen
from each Of the other towns of the
county to serve as an associate mem
Der OF the board. thus making il
thoroughly representative county or
ganization, in close touch with every
part of the county, and of easy ac-
cess to any person in the county in
time Of need.
The members Of the Scurry county
advisory board hereby notify the
people of the county at large that
they are willing and desirous of serv-
ing them conidentially in putting at
their service in time of need the in
stitutions OF the Salvation Army, and
guarantee that any information
brought to their attention in this
capacity will be treated with the
completest secrecy, together with the
maximum of results.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
Santa Fe Comes in on r.. 5. & p.

Santa Fe Comes in on II. >. T..
on account of a washout Monday
on the Santa Pc between Snyder and
Sweetwater. the Tuesday morning
Santa Fe train which should have
arrived here about two o'clock A.
NJ. came in over the r S. & P.
track from Roscoe arriving here at
. O'Clock p. VI.
This is the first time in the his
tory of the snyder railroads that this
has occurred.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
OVdor Schools Have
Splendid Prospects

grades from one building to another
as has been reported.
Supt. Hall is expected soon in our
city from Austin. No plans will be
made until he arrives and takes hold
OF the situation.
With this splendid faculty for this
term and with prospects for new
buildings next year with the cooper
alton and encouragement of all the
patrons Snyder schools should be
equal TO the best in the state
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Tom Bledsoe, who was one line
county judge of Taylor county and
who disappeared in March 1918.
has returned to Abilene. surrendered
to the sheriff and will face charges
in connection with alleged forging
CT county warrants.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
SIX ICHES OF RAIN

Since Wednesday morning. Aug.
11th, to Tuesday morning Aug. II,
Snyder and surrounding country has
had inches of rain. Deep Greek
has been runEing high and flush
for several days. staying bank full.
washouts on the Santa Fe between
Snyder and Sweetwater caused that
train to be detoured round on the
r. S. & p.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
Big Iobo Wolf Killed

Paul. who is trapping for wild
is in (Ae employ of the govern
came'in home a few days ago
'xhibiting the skull of a big To-
In that he had captured out on
Drder OF Texas. Mr.. Paul said
hey had been chasing this wolf
years and had been unable to
m. Also It was estimated that
a destroyed $4,000 worth Of
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

he board of trustees OF snyder
Nc schools have labored faith
. TO secure the best teachers pos
for our city schools for the
3-21 term. AS a result OF their
ling efforts Snyder has pros
OF the strongest faculty in her
Try.
,.f. c. V. Hall. our superintendent
rs 10 us from Slaton. He Is a
,ersity trained teacher, thorough
live to the needs OF the public
1ols OF today. He is now In
HI al our state university at
I, n that he may fully keep "a
I OF the times.
.ss Helen Rootes. OF Grandyiew'
rs TO us as an experienced teach"
mo has attained a b. a. degree
I the University OF Texas. Mrs
IA
4 eredith comes to US also as an
/. fenced teacher with an NJ. \.
!. ..a from Vanderbilt.
ts. Lucy Jackson, OF sweetwater
"a permanent state certificate.
a graduate from Xavier Col
) ROWE smith. of Garner, has
ornament state certificate and
but one year work receiving
'B. A. degree from the Uniyer-
NJ Texas.
ses Irene and Cora Trowbridge
oydada hold first grade state
Z icates.
,s Pearl Hudspeth OF Greenyi.le
\ permonent certificate and a
degree
j. Lula Belle Rushing has a b.
4 gree and is a graduate OF the
II Texas State Normal. She has
y Aseveral years experience in
Hing.
a fact the entire faculty are eN-
knced and successful teachers.
rs Irene fowler Of Lone Oak,
HAS first grade certificate.
es Jewel Watts and Matte Lee
X ter are home girls that need no
.iluction to our home people as
iction to our home people as
taught in our schools last win
Ma were very successful in their
her teachers have been elected
Hing the principal but the board
NJ, received notice of their ac-
tce.
a assignments have been made as
n,chers for the different wards
Ides. Nor has there been any
n made as TO transferring
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Sam Bradberry aud family OF
Weatherford are movingA Shack to
Snyder. Mr.. Bradberry will be
bookkeeper at the oil mill.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs ~ NJ. Farpole have
tor their guest their daughter. Mrs.
Melvin Newton of Cisco and Mrs.
Harpole's sister. Mrs. BIa1fvrd of
Dallas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Miss Pearl Rye of Benton. Ark,
and Miss Ella Mae Sturdivant Of
Austin. are visiting MrS Sam Cas-
tevens.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
No Worms I'm His Cotton

o. F. Darby was out on his farm
west OF town this week and made
careful examination of his 125
acres OF cotton and found no signs
of boil worms He didn't even see
any millers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Mrs. J. G. Moss and daughter,
Mrs. T.. l.. Doss Of Mineral Wells, is
visiting Mrs. Moss daughter, Mrs.
S. c. Porter OF this place.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Mr.. Billie Harpole of Golden.
Texas, and Milton Harpole of Lirs-
dale spent a few days this week in
the city the guests of their brother
~ NJ. Harpole.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

County Clerk w. NJ. Curry issued
marriage license Aug. IA 10 Mr.. z.
H. Smedley and Miss Cara Ware.
August 18th to B. NJ. c. MsCal ty
and Miss Ruby Stevens.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

j. S. Hart and family OF Snyder
are visiting at the nome of their
son. II. S. Hart, and family-Sem-
mole Sentinei.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Eugene Thompson has resigned as
business manager of the Amarillo
Tribune and moved back to his home
In Dallas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Mr.. o. Lykes ives here a few days
first OF the week Mr. Lykes states
that they have located at Lubbock.
Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Miss Ruth Buchanan is expected
To return today (Friday) from the
c. I. A.. where she has been attend
ing school the past year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Rev. ]. w. Morton received a mes
sage Thursday saying his son is SER
iously sick at caddo Mills. and left
here as soon as he could get train
out.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

Mr.. r. l.. Smith of Weatherford,
came in Tuesday on business and to
visit friends and relatives.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

The rainy weather continues to
hold on and people are becoming
fearful that bollworms may get into
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

]. W. Hancock. Frank Wilson and
Byron Durham have returned from
an extended trip into New Mexico.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
PERSONAL ITEMS

Miss Ella Mae Sturdiyant OF Aus
tin. is in the city visiting friends.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20
rmerlx Lived Near snyder

]. n. Baker OF Manitou, Okla,
to the Signal report OF the
of Mr.. NJ. T .Hutcherson which
ed August 4th. at jenkins.
|iexico. He was born in Obion
y, Tennessee. April 10. 1S47.
! married Sept. "a. 1872. He
sreft OF his wife Dec. II, 1895.
vived by three sons and five
ters. Came to Texas In 1878.
| with the Primitive Baptist
b near Snyder in 1907. and
"a faithful member until his
.e locating at Jenkins he was
" identified with the Lone
h Church at that place.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

7. c. Hoy came in Tuesday from
an extended trip into East Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-08-20

J farm three miles from Sny-
sell at $4,000 per acre.-Au-
salty Co.