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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23
Methodist Announcements.

Sunday will be Christmas, we will
celebrate the birth OF our Lord. The
greatest gift ever offered 70 men In
Jesus Christ. He vas nailed 70 tree
that through His suffering and death
we might live
Let us not forget. that We are TO
bring the biggest free will offering
We ever did In our lives 81 the II
O'Clock hour for our Orphanege at
Waco and for the Superanute preach
era. We ought to have at least $500
for these two causes. Our tithes will
also 90 for that purpose Sunday.
Mako somebody happy this Christ
mae and you will find that true hap
piuess may be found in serving 9TH
ers.
My wish for my entire membership
with all other Christians. is, that you
may get a new vision OF Jesus, for in
so doing. Snyder will become a bet
ter town and a happier place in
which 10 live. and heaven will seem
nearer than a year ago.
To the unsaved world ! could wish
you no greater happiness than 10 be-
come follower OF the Lamb. Wise
men in olden time saw his star and
came TO worship him. They also
brought gifts unto Him. But the gift
that could please Him most think
would be your life given TO Him in
service. A Merry Christmas TO all and
a thousand blessing from God.
c. r. Jameson.
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RESOLUTION PASSED by
SCHOOL BOARD

Inasmuch as the members OF the
Snyder High School session 1s2l-22
are planning 10 issue n High School
publication, commonly designated as
the High School Annual, and beliey-
ing that the best interests of our
public school will be preserved by
making this strictly a publication
dealing wholly with the events and
doings OF the 1922 session. 1t is
therefore ordered and made a ruling
OF the Snyder School Board that no
matter OF any kind whatever shall
appear on the pages OF the above
mentioned publication that has any
reference whatever. either directly or
indirectly TO any pupil or pupils, or
acts OF pupils, who have not at some
time been d regular student during
the session OF 1922 OF the Snyder
High School.
Unanimously passed by the school
board at its regular meeting, lee.
81. 1921.
A. Johnston, Pres. Board
Harvey shuler, Secretary
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23
Card Of ThanlxR.

Words fail to express our appre-
citation OF the sympathy expressed in
words. deeds and flowers. bu the
good people Of Snyder, during the
sickness and death OF our dear Little
boy. In the absence OF any OF our iov-
cd ones bound to US BY family tiee
TO console us In our bereavement,
the good people of Snyder took their
place in a great way. for which We
are much indebted TO you. and count
you our very dear friends. May Cod
richest blessings be upon you al lie
our earnest prayer.
a. c. Alexander.
Mrs. A. G. Alexander
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23
Gard of Thanks.

Snyder. Texas. Dsc. %.
Whereas our Heavenly Father has
seen fit In his kind providence TO re-
move from time To eternity our dear
mother and wife. and whereas We
desire to DO submissive to his will.
believing that he doeth ALI things
we'll, and we desire to express our
thankfulness OF heart TO the good
doctor and kind neighbors, and
friends for their kindness and care
shown US in her sickness and death.
We invoke Gods richest blessings
on each and every one IA our prayer.
W. D. Seabourn and children.
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PIANO RECITAL ny PUPILS OF
MRS. r.. II. BARNES

The Piano recital given by the pu-
pills OF Mrs. f. d. Barnes on last Mon
day night was well attended, and
greatly enjoyed by those in attend
ance.
The ease with which each pupil
handled their selections gave evil
dence OF splendid training The chill
dren forgot themselves in tho exc
cution OF their pieces and dispayed
excellent composure
The following program was rem
dered:
PART /.
Tuett, Tanhauser March Wagner
Willie Fern Curry, Helen Boren
Polish Dance .....,R. Thomas
The,ma Leslie
Duet All Day Long
Katherine Stallings, Lille
Frazier Winston
Playing Tag ..........,.P resser
Pauline Boren
Holly Hooks ........ L. +. Ortiz
Lille Frazier Winston
In Joyland .......,........K Kern
Katherine stallings
Duet. Come TO School. spaulding
Nina Frances Eanks. Lille
Frazier Winston
The Merry Farm er ... Schumann
LULA Baker
Old Kentucky Home ..... Foster
Tommie Jenkins
Trio. Bewitching Fairy. 90. Keller
Pauline Kelly. Thelma Leslie
Nina Frances Banks
PART II.
solo ............A Alta Belle Davis
Failing Leaves ....... Rolling
Nina Frances Banks
Duet. Light Cavalry ..., Suppe
Matte Ross. Maurice Cunningham
Butterfly ............c. Gur!ttt
Ruth Rosser
The Gypsy ........ Louis Gaume
Alta Belle Davis
Trio. Girard Gavotte. go. Ford ley
Juan,ta whitmore. Alice Williams,
Mamie Wilson
Nszurka 80. Chopin Op. SO, No. 4
Helen Boren
Duet. Sextette from Lucia de Lam
mermoor .......... Donizetti
Erncstine and Ruth Rosser
Trio, Two Flowers. .... Rolling
Erma Taylor, Ruth Belle Boren,
Alta Belle Davis
Rondo. Capricciosso Mendelssohn
Willie Fern Curry
Duet, Midsummer Nights Dream
Sidney Smit
Edwena Barnes. Mary Strayhorn
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23
His Sister Died.

Mr.. W, a. Fullr has returned
from Fort Worth. where he was In
attendance at the funeral OF his sis
ter. His sister had been i'll for some
time on account OF injuries sustain
ed from fall.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23
adopted by scurry Coun'
Nv Teachers Institute:


M " Teachers Institute:
"a whereas, the citizens OF Snyder
n have extended us a most cordial well
come, and manifold courtesies.
Whereas, the members Of the local
Parent Teachers Association have Civ
en- OF their time and effort in Sc
curing comfortable homes for the
visiting teachers and have material
" contributed to the success OF the
institute By securing the presence of
Mrs. Phoebe X. Warner.
BE It resolved. that the Scurry
county Teachers Institute does here
and now express its deep apprecia-
ton TO the people OF Snyder for these
courtesies
Whereas, Superintendent Burnett
has been untiring in mis- efforts az
chairman to make our institute a
success.
Whereas, the leaders have been
faithful and efficient In the discharge
OF their duties.
Whereas our County Superintend-
emit, Miss Squyres has rendered US
every assistance. and looked after
our welfare with untiring zeal.
Be II resolved that we the teachers
OF Scurry county in institute assem-
bsed, extend 10 them our heartfelt ap
4 probation.
Be it resolved further that the
Teachers Institute extend its appre-
citation TO Mr.. j. A. Hill, Mr.. S. NJ. N.
Mars, and Mrs. Phoebe x Warner
for their inspiring talks and helpful
suggestions.
Be II resolved further. also, that
the Scurry county Teachers Insti-
tute indorse the movement in the in
tarest OF farm life. launched by the
Scprry county Chamber &. Commerce
az presented by us secretary, Mr.. r.
u Anderson.
Whereas, IL is the general senti-
.ment Of the teachers assembled that
q large body OF teachers working
together is more conducive TO sue
cess. and that by such an sssemblage
1T is possible TO employ moro and
better outside talent.
whereas. II broadens our views
and increases our usefulness, both
professional and society BY bringing
~ into contact with larger number
OF broad-minded and scholarly lead
ers in our profession
4 Therefore be IL resolved. that We
10 on record as fayoring the union
OF our counties with other counties
an Joint institute at such place and
time as may be selected by our coun-
" superintendent. or by a committee
appointed by her for that purpose.
De Il further resolved. that copy
OF these resolutions DO submitted 10
the local press for publication.
Committee on Resolutions
- z. Aisup. Chairman.
;. n. X. Naples.
. /, ". ". Shields.
Misc Ida p. May.
Miss Annie L. Hull
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

Leona Strayborn. Loree Stokes, 20
nell and Moreno Harris. Doris Mar
shall and Eva Strayhorn are home
from c. ]. A., Denton, 10 spend
Christmas with home folks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

wAETED-Work at Hotel. home or
ranch IAN widow with s year old girl.
Write Mrs. Katherine LaEranee. Leu
ders, Texas. SOP.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

Joe strayhorni reports a splendid
time at the Ford Car convention at
Dallas. He says that during 1921.
there has been over a million dollars
of Ford Cars. Trucks, and tractors
cold, evcelling 1920 nearly 100000
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

Singer Sewing Machines for sale on
easy terms al a. T.. Duff Furniture
Company 31p.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

LOST--one registered Poland-China
SOW. slightly bob tai. Got out OF
pen last Friday. finder please notify
A. F.. Ross, Rt. No. 3. asp
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

LOST-Two small pigs, one black
and red, oDs bob tail. Finder please
notify r. NJ. Sanford, Route l. Box
IS. esp
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

Don't forget the Esrudoma Bazaar
today and tomorrow.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

FOR RENT-Two partly furnished
light house keeping rooms. Three
blocks east OF Central school building
apply Phone &C. use
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

Mrs. J. NJ. Doak sends the Signal Il
Mrs. Joe Mum, at Lydia, KaDsae.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

Troublesome money. owner can
get It by describing same and paying
for this adv. T. ]. Rroxeoa. 2ec
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

FOR SALB-A farm FOR sale, house
and lot in Hermleigh, also cheap va
can't lot. e. N. Cummings, Hsrmleigh.
Texas. asp
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-12-23

NOTICE THIS ADv.--This is 10 no
tify You that have no more wood
for sale. Sidney Johnson. Esp.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
COUNCIL THANKS
LOCAL COMPANIES

resolution of appreciation of the
efforts of Troop C and Battery A.
both Pueblo organizations. was yes
terday introduced by Mayor James l..
Lovern and unanimously passed by
the city council. to be permanent
memorial on the records of the city.
These were among the first organi-
cations to be ordered out for duty.
both having been called Friday night,
a short time before the crest Of the
flood struck the city.
Troop c. under Captain Fttz- Glib
bon, and Battery A. under Captain
r. Fl. Talbot, were relieved from
further duty yesterday. that they
might return to their regular occu-
pations in the city. A few hours be-
fore receiving the orders. both or
ganizations were publicly thanked
by Col. Hamrock. 1t is stated.
The resolution of the City Coun-
Gil follows:
Pueblo. Colo. June IA. 1921
Be 1t resolved by the Council of
Pueblo that the City of Pueblo tender
to the officers and men of Troop c
and Battery A expression of our
heartfelt gratitude and appreciation
of the prompt. efficient and untirins
efforts of the personal of said or
ganizations. The efforts of these men
| have made it possible to bring order
| out of one of the most chaotic condi-
tions men aro ever called upon to
meet. The manner in which these
organizations have played their part
| in amelioratinS TIE conditions
brought about by the disaster which
has befalIen our city Is such that We
as citizens of Pueblo. as citizens of
the state of Colorado and as citizens
of the United States of America, can
always point to with pride. These
men are the highest type of Ameri-
can manhood. and II is fitting that
our appreciation of their efforts in
our behalf be entered as a perman-
ent memorial on the records OF our
city.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
ban AGAINST TOURIST TRAVEL
LIFTED SOON SAYS HAMROCK
Effort Will Be Made To Fix Certain Hours When
Tourists Can Pass Thru City and Sc
cure Supplies i

Pueblo, Colo, June 14-CBy The
Associated Press )-Indication that
favorable action would be taken on the
telegraphic request of Harry Durham
executive secretary of the Denver
Tourist bureau, that tourists traffic
be allowed to pass through Pueblo en-
route to other Colorado points, were
given today by Col Patrick j. Ham
rock, adjutant general of Colorado.
Colonel Hammock announced that an
effort would be made to fix a certain
hour each day for automobile tourists
to pass through the city in order that
there might be the minimum interfer-
enoe with the reconstruction and re-
lief work now going on in Pueblo
A few hours before being relieved
from active duty here. Troop C and
Battery A. through Captain John l..
FitzGibbon and Captain R, n. Tai
bot. their respective commanders, to-
day were formally thanked by Colonel
Hammock and by the Pueblo city coun-
Gil for their faithful and efficient
service" In helping to meet the flood
crisis, and were characterized as being
of the highest type of American man
hood. Both units are made up of
Pueblo men.
About one half of the members of
Battery A have signified their desire
of remaining in the guard service.
Colonel Hammock announced today
into some other unit still in active
service.
"A tremendous engineering under
| taking" was the characterization of
the levee reconstruction problem here.
| made today by James l.. Savage. de-
signing engineer of the United states
reclamation service, who spent yester
; day in making preliminary survey
of the flood damage. Mr.. Savage de-
clined to go into details over the speci-
q ~ 1Nya
cost and the time that will be neces-
sary for their solution. James Mum.
consulting engineer of the reclamation
service, is expected to jorn Mr.. Savage
in Pueblo in a few days.
Following a general roundup of
alleged undesirable citizens" last
night and early this mornins, Captain
c. l.. Dennis. commander OF the Colo
RADIO rangers. today declared open
warfare upon disorderly houses of all
descriptions. About ten prisoners faced
Municipal Judge r. A. Crossman this
in a room adjoining the lobby OF the
Congress hotel. 1t had been planned
to hold court in the lobby itself, but
the bar of justice was moved to a
smaller hall at the last moment. A
number of $50 and 800 sentences were
imposed by Judge Croesman.
The soldiers At Camp Shoup today
were being inocluated against typhoid.
A house to house canvass among
citizens by SIS Pueblo doctors. urging
Vaccination and administering IT
when possible was announced by
Major John c. Cornell, United States
public health service officer IN charge
of the Pueblo district
I'VE shall try to sell the vaccina-
ton idea without making It compul-
sorry" Major Cornell said.
| Private Montgomery Budd, over seas
croix dc guerre veteran. today order
cd Lieutenant Waldo r. Wilson, adult
ant at Camp Shoup. to obey an order
that the lieutenant himself had issued.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
BIG TIM CONFESSES
TO IMPLICATION IN
BIG MAIL ROBBERY

Chicago. June 14.-Timotby D.
fBig Tim) Murphy. labor leader and
former member of the state legisla-
ture. made an alleged confession this
morning. according to postal authori-
ties, that he was implicated in the
$780, 900 mail robbery at the Dear
born street railroad station April s.
Murphy's arrest and alleged confee-
sion followed a raid last night on the
home OF his father-in-lsw. william
Digs. where postal inspectors assert
they found sos.s0O in Liberty bonds
and $4,000 in cash in "A trunk.
Nincenzo Cosmano. Murphy's lieu
tenant in labor circles. is ALSO being
detained by the authorities for ques-
tioning. Murphy's arrest is said to
have followed an alleged confession
obtained from Ralph Teter. a railway
mail clerk. who Is said to have ad
mitted he received $1,000 as hia
share of the proceeds OF the robbery.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
LEGION COMMANDER
SAW ACTIVE SERVICE

Indianapolis. Ind, June 1i.-John
G. Emery of Grand Rapids. Mich.
was unanimously elected national
commander of the American Legion
at meeting OF the national execu-
tive committee today. He succeeds
Col Frederik w. Galbraith Jr., who
was killed in an automobile accident
here last Thursday.
Grand Rapids. Mich. Juno IL
Major John Granfield Emery. named
commander of the American Legion.
saw much of the fighting that the
American troops participated in dur
ing tho World war.
Major Emery attended the second
officers training camp at Fort Sheri-
dan in 1917. was commissioned cap
tain of infantry and sent to France
with the first group of Americans
He participated in all the major
actions of the 18th infantry in 1918
at Cantigny In April. May and June:
Mt St MIhiel in September. and in the
Meusc- -Argonne offensive in Septem-
ber and October. He was commits
Eiorned n major of infantry August
30. 1918.
on October .. 1918. during the
Meuse- -ArEonne drive. Major Emery
was wounded in the left arm and was
invalided home Before entering
the eervice ne was a real estate and
insurance broker.
Major Emery was born June 4.
1881. in Grand Rapids He Ia
member of the Grand Rarids City
Commission.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
LAKE CITY ISOLATED
FROM MOuTS|DE WORLD
BY FLOOD WATERS

Lake City. Colo. June 14.-This little
mining town is virtually isolated from
the outside world today as the result
OF tho flooding of the Lake Fork river
and Henson creek. The Hinsdaie min
ing and Development company's dam
Is endangered.
a sudden and long delayed warm
period over this section Saturday
caused the waters to rise. More than
a score OF mountain tributaries to the
Lake Fork are emptying into the river
and have made 1t a raging torrent
Workmen have toilcd since Satur-
day night in an effort to save the build
ing of the Hinsdale Power company
from the high waters but today fears
were felt for the plant
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad
tracks have becn washed out in many
places near the city and virtually every
bridge in the county has either been
washed out or is impassable Tele-
phone and telegraph lines are out of
commission.
No danger of a food shortage is
feared but grea. damages may result
to mining properties which have ceased
operation.
The Lake Fork river Is Joined by
Henson creek Just at the southern
boundary of the town and from there
flows thru the heart of tho city and
passes out into the Gunnison river.
Citizens of Lake City. in Hinsdale
county. today appealed to Gov. Shoup
for aid because of food conditions
there. Tho Lake Fork OF the Gunni-
son river Ia out of its banks. accord
Ing to information from Lake City.
The message to the governor read:
Cut off from all outside by flood
waters. Miles of state highway washed
out. Soma bridges. We must have
relief fund for reconstruction state
highways We have food supply yet
for few days and majority of town
property is safe
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
ENGINEERS ADVANCE
THRU FLOOD DEBRIS

Material progress was made In yes
terday's advance against flood debris
by the Engineering corps. Between
800 and $50 men were at work in the
various gangs OF the city. with nearly
one hundred army trucks and mule
wagons This was In addition to the
hundreds Of other conveyances OF the
city that arc doing their bits to help
clear the road.
Forcmen Stainm. Smith ana Ripley
have been working on Main street. be-
tween Second and Fourth. and have
that thorofnre opening up in good
shape. That spot has seen the move
msnts OF one of the largest crews in
the city. more than $50 men, n mule
teams and numerous army trucks.
The vicinity Of the Forbush Ice
is being rapidly cleared.
Memorial Hall is being cleaned Of the
coating of mud a foot deep and more
a detail Va working on the North Stf-
water plant. and Erea, progress Is be-
ing made on Union avenue.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
MORE FEDERAL
AID SUGGESTED

According TO wire received yeeter-
day by Mayor Lovern from Senator
Phippe. the War Department is dis
posed to consider an appropriation ~
addition to tho i1oo,Ooe already placed
at the disposal Of Col. Csples. for
EXPENSES. to care for water
works conditions here. !The depar,-
ment is waiting recommendation from
Col. Caples before proceeding further
with the possible Appropriation.
The message from senator Phipps
in part esye
"The authorization for the expendi-
ture one hundred thousand dollars
was wired Colonel Csples thru corps
headquarters and he should have them
now Tho department Ia disposed to
consider additional authorization to
care for water works conditions and
lie awaiting Colonel Csples' recommen-
dations. Suggest he w,rc tnis as soon
as possible
It Is stated that competent engineers
have looked over the water works
situations on both sides of the river
and have tentative figures IN mind.
but tho amount necessary to repair
was not stated
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
ST. BRIDGE
Open FOR TRAFFIC

For the fist .,r1c since the flood
regular street traffic was yesterday
resumed across the Fountain river
via the Fourth street bridge. This
WAS tho cause of much general re-
joicing.
All this time the people going to
and coming from East Pueblo were
obliged to walk n sort of a suspen-
sion bridge formed by street car rails
which were OF course securely bolted
together. and n floor of plank laid
between them. This suspension ar
ranEement $50 feet long which the
flood deigned to leave. was rather
shaky but considered safe for foot
passengers. One man fell off but
was rescued some 500 feet down
stream.
Fortunately the east side was pro-
vided with good we'll water during the
three days before the mains were
connected up. and had two oil and
gasoline establishments. the stores
were we'll supplied with food and
what was needed was brought in on
trains from the east
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
Railroaders Complain
OF Working Conditions

WASHINGTON, June N.-Resuming its
inquiry into the railroad situation. tho
senate interstate commerce committee
today heard further complaints against
working conditions put into effect by
the federal railroad administration.
F.. T. Whittier. chairman OF the con-
ference committee OF managers, said
the whole tendency of Job classifIca-
tion ordered by the government had
been upwards
I'm the shop crafts the general ef-
feet has been to forbid a mechanics
helper to use any hama tools whatso-
ever he testified. This keeps one
able bodied man standing Idle a good
part OF the time watching another one
work"
Replying to Senator waicott. Demo-
crat. Delaware. the witness said the
roads had made little progress m seek
Ing new agreements As whole. he
said. efforts for agreements were
pretty nearly NJ n stsndstill."
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-15
cRY MARK suLLIvAN)

Washington, d. c., June 14.-very
shortly the Panama canal is going to
come into the news in two ways, it is
expected that some Senators will in
roduce and push vigorously bill for
the exemption of American ships
from paying toll at the canal. More
Immediately there Is likely to be a
good deal of commotion about the
cost of operating tho canal
commission appointed by Secre-
tary of War, Weeks. in whose juris-
diction. the canal is. Is now on his
way to Panama to investigate waste
and inefficiency In the management
of the canal. The beginning of this
investigation rests on certain reports
which were brought back to the
United States by members of H party
of Congressman and Senators who
visited the canal during March. One
of the official party, Senator Nc
Kinley, of Illinois. was shocked by
some things he learned. Senator Nc
ktnley is business man who built
and operated many hundreds of mics
Of electric railways in the middle
west. and he was deeply concerned