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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07
Dixie Highway Closed


AMERICUS, Ca, June 1.-The
Dixie highway west of Americas has
been closed by order of the county
commissioners during a brief period
OF paving operations. The paving
gang is now laying surface material
where the Scarborough store is To-
Gated, into the city This closes not
only the Dixie highway, but also the
Dawson and SmithvilIe road. A de-
tour on the Dixie highway has been
arranged, leading north on Cotton
avenue and McGarrah street, turning
to the left at the city limits and
going out the Myrtle Springs road,
distance of five and one-half miles.
There a cross road, which has recent
ly been put into good condition, car
ries travellers again into the Plains
road at a point near the Humber and
Burke plantation.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07
Unemployment Grave
Problem in Cuba

HAVANA, June 4.-UnempIoyment
is a grave problem facing Cuba, ac-
estimates that the closing of the
sugar centrals will increase those
out of work to more than 100000.
There are more than $4,000 unem-
ployed in Havana at present, the pa
per states it has been informed, with
the number increasing. as result of
try districts.
Unless the government takes ac-
ton, it is asserted, there will be no
relief until the agricultural districts
again offer employment next Septem-
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07
Child Is Accidentally
Killed by PLAYMATE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, June s.
William Hylton, nine years old, was
fatally injured when struck on
the head by a croquet ma1Iet in the
hands OF his playmate. Jack Cum
ningham, same age. He walked to
his home, two blocks away, but soon
became unconscious and died. It
was an accident.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07
New Questions

1. Did many of our soldiers die Of
pneumonia during the war?
2. Is it true that a snake will not
harm one if it is not molested?
8. Who was the Quaker Poet?
4. What mourning should mar
ried woman wear for a parent?
5. What causes the Aurora Bo-
G. Why is George Harvey. ambas-
sador to Great Britain, known as
Colonel Harvey?
7. How many libraries were estab-
lished by Carnegie?
8. Which sex Of the glow worm
gives light? ,o,
9. What is the Civil War, medal
and on what conditions is it award
10. Are natural gas and coal gas
the same?
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07

(Any reader can get the answer
to any question by writing The At
lanta journal information Bureau,
Frederic J. Easkin, Director, wash
ington, D. c. This offer applies
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can not give advice on legal, medical
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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07
Six Months Old Child
Is Choked to Death
On TaICum Powder

NEW ORLEANS, June 4.-Get-
ting hold Of a box of talcum pow
der while her mother was in the
kitchen, Rita Mary Rhodes, six
months old, swallowed so much
of the powder tonight that 1T
choked her to death.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-06-07

Sporsmen, game! It's the gentle art of catching
first him
his below his
a twis the and Mr.. Emu is yours
Butt until practiced times
Australians athlete
producing pictures.
native bird Australia stands about six feet
defense
They and generally to keep
gaopng shave themselves from
caught.
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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
Dcrmott News.

Mr. Everett Scriyner Of AMARILLO,
Texas. is visiting his parents here.
Miss Eula Odom and Mr.. Noah
smith. spent Sunday evening with
Mrs. Neva Slight
Mr. Jimmie Martin from Riley oil
well spent the week end with his
parents.
Mrs. Hodow Of Snyder, Texas,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul
McDermott.
A singing last Sunday night at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Rhea
was largely attended.
Mrs. Cora Carter spent last week
end with her daughter Mrs. Blanche
Burrough OF Snyder.
Mr.. Lee Cargile. Miss Laura Rhea.
Miss Oma Ball and cousin spent
Sunday evening with their friend
Mary Rhea.
Bookout community has arranged
a literary society. We are hoping ev-
erybody will take a part.
Mr. Howard Alexander of Snyder.
Texas spent the week end with his
parents here.
Mr.. II. c. Greenfield made a bus
mess trip to Snyder last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanders spent Sun
day with Mr.. Harvie Browning and
wife
Mr.. Milton West and wife spent
Sunday evening with Mr. W. T.
Rhea and wife
Mr.. Garner Martin of Snyder spent
the week end with his parents here.
Preaching next Sunday evening
by Rev Tate. Every body invited to
come.
Our Sunday school is progressing
nicely. had several visitors with us
again. Hope they will come again.
Little Sunshine.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
JUDGE ADAMSON
GOES TO RANGER

Judge W. S. Adamson left Thurs
day morning for Ranger where he
has been employed as attorney for
the Guaranty Fund Bank.
Judge Adamson has been a resi-
dent OF Scurry county a good many
years and for the past ten years has
been county official. In 1910 he
was elected district clerk in which
capacity he served s. IS. In 1916
he was elected cou dge serv-
ing four years Duri' admins
tration as county judi ne had an
unusual record for out Of the five
cases appealed from his court every
one was affirmed by the higher
court.
The Judge, Mrs Adamson and
Marguerite will be missed in Snyder
by their host OF friends. We wish
for them much success and hope they
will be we'll pleased in their new To-
cation and sometime Il may be that
we can claim them again as citizens
OF Snyder.
Mrs. Adamson will follow in a few
days.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
Program Parent-Teachcrs Assn.

To be held at North Ward school,
Thursday afternoon. January 2Sth,
at $500 o'clock p. m.
Subject, Literature
Roll Call Respone, A standard
author.
Discussion, The value of good lit
erature in the home Mrs. Stallings.
Discussion, the importance OF good
literature in the school, Miss Georg-
ia Bolin.
Discussion. How we may assist our
children in forming the reading hab-
IL. Mrs. Joe Strayhorn
Discussion, A suitable list of books
for North Ward Library. supt. C. V.
Hall
All members will be expected to
enter heartily into the discussion, so
come prepared. BY this means all
will receive a greater benefit from
the program.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

The business men had n meeting
Tuesday night for the purpose OF a
thorough discussion of the proposed
bond issue for snyder Independent
school district.
The purpose OF this meeting was
10 get in action the recently roposed
building OF modern school building
fro Snyder. In view OF this fact the
proposition Of appointing a commit
tee was gone into. 1t was decided,
Mr.. Boren as chairman would appoint
that committee, and We understand
this committee was appointed yester-
day evening. II will be the duty or
this body to draft and circulate a pc
tition calling for a bond election
which will be presented to the school
board.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
Reunion of 1917 Seniors.

A few weeks ago, when everyone
IVA shome for the holidays, the II
Seniors had a reunion at the home
OF Miss Maggie Wilson.
We all met at the strayhorn home
and enjoyed music and animated con-
versation until all arrived. Then we
proceeded to our destination.
Oh. How we all enjoyed this re-
union. o many have moved away and
drifted apart that they couldn't all
be present. It would have been more
enjoyable II all could have been pres
ent.
Many ames we're participated in;
anon them bein forty-two, poker
buncho and many others. We had
plenty of music, piano and victrols.
Some danced while others played
uames. Altogether we had a most de-
Mghtful time.
Befrs the parting hour came we
were served with delicious hot choc-
cate within whipped cream and cake,
also several different kinds Of good
home made candy.
We all left with feelings OF good
cheer and fellowship.
Those present were; Misses Leons
strayhorn OF c. /. A., Ethel lsaacs'
Of Canyon Normal, Jessie Lee Slim
son. OF F.uvanna, Susie Hamlet
OF c. 1. A., Maggie Wilson of Roscoe
salIis Boone Of Camp Springs. Mes
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
lWith the Altrurian Club.

Mre. Grayum was hostess 10 the
Aluru tian Club on Wednesday Of this
week
The lesson OF extraordinary beaur'
from Browning's Ring ana the iook
~as conducted by Mr.. johnson
Mrs. Bell led the Ro md Tasic
and Mrs. winston gave n talk, bctn
dealing Interestingly witt the lesson
Mrs. Porter King was heartily
welcomed as newly aic'tcl mer'
bei.
Not withstandng the general ] Pc
preston which prevails, under the
,rie leadership % our president. Mr'.
Anderson, the club hope 10 ID some
y ofitable thinsl this ycl-
Al the socili hour the hostess srrv-
ed a most elaborate and delicious ore
plate luncheon 20 Masdnmes poak
Gross and Chambcrs, and tie Club
members.
preSs Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
NR. HALEY SELLS INTEREST
IN l.. & II. ECONOMY STORE

Nr. Clyde G. Haley has sold his
interest in the L. & II. Economy
s.cIc TO his partner, Mr. Leach and
lett Wednesday for a visit with home
folks at Lott. Texas After spending
s'ne two or three weeks vacation
he will enter the Phongoraph bus
mess and his headquarters will be
located some where n the east, the
place YET to De- decided uror.
Ir. HALEY has made many friends
since coming to Snyder that wish for
him abundant success i'm his new
field
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

Mr.. l.. C.. Hess Of Hermleigh was in
Snyder Tuesday attending court. Mr..
Hess seemed very optimistic about
the country an Hermleigh in particu-
lar. He said there had been about
three thousand bales Of cotton mark
eted at Hermleigh and something
like sixty cars OF feed shipped from
that place The business men have a
good trade territory and all avail
able houses are full Hermleigh is a
good town and has a fine lot Of
people This wd know for we have
been among them.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
OUT OF THE MOUTH OF \ BABE

Young Wesley "Freckles' Barry
as the funny copy boy in the big
newspaper office featured in Mar
shall Neilan's new mile-a-minute
story of newspaper life-"Go and Get
IT, has many opportunities for
breezy sayings The subtitles of his
speeches never fail to get a laugh
In reassuring the young girl who
wants position as society reporter
on her reception by the publisher OF
the paper-young Barry says
you needn't be nervous-all you
got to remember is to shut the door
as you go out. He's a nut on that
point"
Later, when he shows her her
desk:
Here's your gossip factory and
here's where you part your lip"
Speaking of her predecessors on
the job:
THE last six danes that tick.ed
this typewriter married the last six
guys that worked at that desk"
Speaking of the room:
This 10 joiner room, alright
I always rub the rabbits foot whom
come in" At Cozy Thursday and
Friday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
Committee Abb0inted to
Circulate B0nd Petition

sers Wayne Boren OF State Uniyersi-
ty, Lambert Sturdivant, Jim Temple
ton OF State and Dan Gibson. Also
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Merrell Of Dal-
lass, Mr.. and Mrs. O. i. McGlaun
and Mr.. and Mrs Florence Piquet.
Mrs. o. d. McG'aun was formerly
Miss Effie Riley and Mrs. Florence
Piquet was formerly Miss Bessie Lee
Green. There We're quite a number of
visitors which made the party larger
and more lively.
We all wish TO have a sim
casion again soon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

Mr.. J. b. Bley prominent citizen
OF Fluvanna. was in the city We'd
nesday. and while here subscribed
for the Signal Mr.. Bley said that
conditions were fairly good in and
and around Fluvanna, the ground
had a good season and that there
was quite a bit of cotton to gather
yet. Mr.. Bley is tie father of our
District Clerk. Mrs. Nellie Weems.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
SNYDER vs.. Hermlc Ugh.

A double header basket ball game
wcl played Friday afternoon. Jan.
Il. 1921, between Snyder and Herm-
leigh al the former place. The boy
game was interesting, but the Sny-
der boys are badly in need of prac-
tice. Due to the lack OF team work
BY our boys the visitors took off the
victory. the score being 2O-7. The
bows have a good chance for a first
class team. All they lack is some
u ,stin gand the arousing OF some
in Snyder High.
ne girls have a good chance OF
ming the reputation made by
ham last year. At present there
first team. but the material Is
fble so why not have one? The
,eigh girls came over expecting
ne. and rather than disappoint
the high school girls hastily
4 team together and beat them
l6s Two OF the girls had not been
, court this term and none Of
,em 4 had practiced together. This
rove ) that there are some good
layer, Is in Snyder Come on girls, let
ia she bw 'em what we can do.
Be jost your home teams!
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
WANT R|GHT-OF-WAY
THRU SCURRY CO.

It is stated on good authority that
certain interests are negotiating thru
local parties for railroad right OF
way through Scurry county and on
west. 1t is not known who the parties
represent but It is supposed they are
in some manner connected with the
interests who have been indicating
the possible construction Of line
through this section, the south plans
and into eastern New Mexico.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
The woman's Missionary Auxiliary.

The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary.
The Woman's Missionary AuXili-
airy held it's usual meeting Monday
afternoon with large attendance and
an interesting study Of the Old Test
ament.
Subject. Missionary Message.
Song. "Tis SO Sweet to Trust in
Jesus"
Prayer Mrs. Sed Harris.
Devotional. Mrs. Lee Stinson
Song. Rescue the Perishing.'
Mission study led by Mrs Lee
Stinson.
Prayer, Mrs. Hicks.
We are glad to report an increase
in interest and membership.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ELECTS OFFICERS

The First National Bank elected
officers and directors last Tuesday
the 11th, as follows: w. A. Johnson,
pesident; r. L. Johnson, vice presi-
dent; Robt. II. Curnutte, cashier;
Harvey Shuler. Assistant cashier, J.
w. Leftwich. assistant cashier. w. A.
Johnson. r. L. Johnson, w D. Sims,
d. 4. Jones, j. Wright Mooar, ] NJ.
shannon and Robt. II. Curnutte, di-
rectors.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
Snyder Laundry improvements.

The Snyder Laundry Is taking on
new life with the inception of the
new management Messrs. Brown
and Larue are old laundry men and
are familiar with every detail of the
business. They have recently in
stalled a new engine and are well
equipped to take care OF the Snyder
laundry business.
This is an institution that fills a
long felt want for we well remember
the two years that we we're without
a laundry and the great inconven-
fences we we're put to.
We contemplate a very nice busi-
ness for Messrs. Brown and Larue.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

Mr.. A. r. Kirby, who lives out
east OF town, is a new subscriber to
the Signal. Mr.. Kirby was here a
few years ago and. has come back.
We are always glad for our old resi-
denters to return. which they most
always do. Mr. Kirby drew the
lucky number that got the big range
stove at the Bryant-Link sale.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
OIL OUT LOOK IN SCURRY.
BORDEN-MITCHELL COUNTIES

\ signal man IN company Win seN
eraL other Snyder men made a visit
one day this week 10 Westbrook in
Mitchell county We went in by Ira
and across the river TO Cuthbert and
on TO Westbrook.
The rig is up and some OF the ma
chinery on the ground on the Cole
man ranch. about two miles north
west OF Cuthbert. Drilling has not
started here yet.
From Cuthbert you can see the
smoke OF the machinery at the West
brook wells. At Westbrook we'll No.
/. the pump was running and by
standing on the ladder at the tank
into which they were pumping the oil
you. could see about the production
that was coming from the we'll II
was flowing in heads OF about one
half gallon every fifteen seconds.
The man on the pump said II was
making abut % barrels a day.
At the No. . well we We're told
a slush bucket had been lost in the
well just a few minutes after II had
been shot. but which was not seri-
Gus. They were setting the casing
and pump rods and pipe were laying
on the ground. The drillers thought
II was about the same class OF well
as No. /
A Star rig was punching a hole
about 800 yards southwest Of No.
/. and judging from the length of
time It took to draw the slush buck
ct this one was something like four
or five hundred feet deep
Another we'll was drilling just
over the ridge from Westbrook, but
we did not go to this one
4 fishing job al Iatan was In pro-
gress. This well has had many diff
culties and although il reached pay
dirt it is feared they will have to
abandon the hole.
A we'll was started midway be-
tween Westbrook and Colorado, with
rotary rig. but this is changing to
a Standard outfit.
Reports from the Long ranch in
Borden county are that they are
abandoning the present hole and set
ting for a new test.
The Riley well north of Snyder is
still fishing
Mr.. Nelson from Camp Springs had
nothing for publicatin.
There are no new developments in
the Dunn field. Two star rigs are set
on locations.
There are continually questions
being asked us in regard to the oil
outlook. We have not had much to
say on the question. The conditions
in Scurry county to the eye are not
much changed from some time back.
As newspaper we believe we can
best serve the interests of all by
being conservative in our statements
and as things occur that are Of ma
teral worth to our readers we will
endeavor to give them an account OF
same at the earliest possible time.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
ODD FELLOW ASSN
MEETING At IRA

A semi annual session OF the Sour
~ County Odd Fellows Association
was held at Ira on Friday, January
II. For some time past preparations
were being made for the event, and
was looked forward to by the mem
bers Of this order in the county as
marking an epoch in the past years
work. Nor were any who attended
disappointed in their expectations.
but on the contrary the occasion
greatly exceeded the most sanguine
hopes. Enthusiasm and harmony at
tended the progress OF the meeting.
The Association was called to or
der at p. m, Past President j. p.
Bo,dlng presiding in the absence Of
President l.. c. Darby. The first or
der Of business was the installation Of
the officers Of the Association for
1921 The following were installed:
John r. Baze, Snyder, president;
c. n Smithers, Ira, vice-president;
]. w Haney. Ira, secreatry;i J. p.
BClding, Dunn, treasurer; George
Lewis, Ira, chaplain; c. n Ellis.
Dunn warden; j. d. Moon. Dunn.
guardian.
The president OF the Association.
John r. Baze, has been foremost in
the work of the order in Scurry
county for some time. He was two
years assistant Grand Secretary OF
the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, and
also served two years as secretary
and manager of the Widows and
Orphans Home OF that state.
Reports OF the various committees
received and acted upon, after which
the Association adjourned for supper.
Refreshments consisted of cold
boiled country ham, served with al
the side degrees, cakes, fruits, coffee
and cigars. The hospitality OF the
people OF Ira is proverbial in Ssur-
ry county, and the visiting members
were made to feel at home
The Association was again called
to order by the president at 7:15
in the auditorium of the school
house, at which time reports of the
various lodges were received. All the
lodges OF the county reported sub
stantial increases in membership.
Other things for the good Of Odd
Fellowship in the county were taken
up and acted upon.
Snyder was placed in nomination
as the next meeting place and, there
being no opposition, was unamious-
ly chosen as the midsummer meet
ing place
An amendment TO the constitu-
tion was presented allowing the
Rebekah lodges representation in
the Association without the payment
Of the annual dues, which was ad-
opted without opposition.
Next order OF business was the con-
ferring Of the first degree by the
Snyder degree team. This lodge
was afterward presented with the
banner by the association.
A resolution was adopted thanking
the members OF the Ira lodge for the
hospitality shown the members of the
association. Adjournment was then
made to meet at Snyder on the sec
ond Friday in July, 1921.
Lodges represented were Snyder,
Foch. Dunn, Pyron and Ira.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
Bethel School Notes.

The pupils OF Bethel School, meet
ing in general session, and dividing
the school by lot, organized two lit
erary societies, section A and B.
Section A elected Miss Ollie Lewis
as President and Miss Dora Myres as
secretary.
Section b elected Miss Lillian Wo-
mack as President and Miss Jessie
Cooper as Secretary.
Last Friday the members of Sec
tion A gave a verN enjoyable pro-
gram. Section B will give their first
program next week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

The Signal overlooked mentioning
in last weeks issue the relatives that
came to visit Mother Wright in her
last sickness and who were in at
tendance at the funeral. The follow
ing were present: Mr. ]. c. Title, Of
Meridian, Texas, brother of Mrs.
Wright: Mrs. r. V. Butler Of Me-
ridian, Texas. niece; Mrs. w. II.
Title of Childress. Texas. accom-
panied by her two children, Mary
Maude and w. H., Jr., Mrs Title
is the wife Of Mrs. Wright's nephew
now deceased. These relatives re-
NAMED over for a few days after the
funeral and visited Mrs. Buchanan,
but have now returned to their
homes
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

Mr.. Charles e. Adds OF Cisco, con-
nected with the producing depart
ment OF The Texas Company has been
Snyder for the past ten days. Nr,
Adds has been making a map OF Sour
~ county. and otherwise looking into
the oil situation in Scurry county.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

About four million in the United
States alone will be able to buy med
ium priced automobiles during the
selling season which is just now
opening, according to a statement
by the Liberty Motor Car company
of Detroit. That doesn't ring like
hard times, after all, does IL!
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
A Parent Teachers Association wa.

A Parent Teachers Association was
organized at Bethel School electins
the Yolpwing (officers: President
A. NJ. McPhearson. vice president.
Mr.. Jeffreys; Secretary treasurer
Miss Werner. To provide for some
needed funds. It was decided to hold
a Box Supper at the school house,
Saturday evening" January 22nd.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21
SNYDER NATIONAL BANK
ELECTS OFFICERS

The Snyder National Bank elected
officers and directors last Tuesday
the 18th as follows: w. A. Fuller.
president; p. L. Fuller, vice presi-
dent, o. p. Thrane. vice president,
A. c. Alexander, Cashier, Rankin
Thompson, assistant cashier, NJ. A.
Fuller and j. j. Koonsman.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

Miss Myrtle Hancock of Dunn was
in Snyder Saturday and while here
subscribed for the Signal. They
have recently moved from Snyder to
Dunn.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

Jude c. r. Buchanan left Sunday
for Austin TO assume his duties as
liquor permit clerk in the comptrol-
lers department. 1t is not his inten-
ton TO make Austin his home. Mrs.
Buchanan will remain at home and
will have charge OF the Abstract bus
mess
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-21

II you don't pay your poll tax you
may wish some time during the year
that you had. For instance. do you
want a new school building? fou
NAV get to vote on 1t during the
year.