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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-04-07

A warning to American Legion post
officers against using the influence of
the legion to obtain postmasterships
and other political appointments has
been made by H. B. Fell, Commander
of the Oklahoma Department of the
ex-service mems organization. The
Legion commander declared that there
is no attempt to curtail the efforts of
Legionnaires as individuals, but that
activities tending to involve the Lee
gion in politics are contrary to the
constitution of that organization.
A sum of 1921 900, raised during the
war for the Michigan Patriotic Fund,
will soon be turned over to the welfare
committee of the Michigan Depart
nent of the American Legion, accord
ing to, Guy M. Wilson, Department
Commander. The money will be used
for welfare work among ex-service
men.
American Indians, who served dur
ing the World War, are lining up with
the American Legion, according to ap-
plications for post charters received at
National Headquarters. An applica-
ton for a post at St. Charles, S D.,
bears the names of four Sioux Indians,
who sign themselves: Benjamin Comes
Out-Bear. Charles Owl Walks-in-the-
House, Narcisse Mckenzie and John
Bluebird.
The state executive committee of
the New York Department of the
American Legion has passed a resO-
luton endorsing the sale by the Amer
lean and French Children's League of
red artificial peoples to be worn on
Memorial Day. Proceeds of the sale
go to the orphan childfen of France.
An effort is being made to have all
stores and homes display the poppy
May 80.
F. w. Gailbreath, Jr., National Com
mander of the American Legion, has
just returned from a tour of inspec-
ton in the Michigan Department of
the Legion. He was a speaker at
Legion gatherings in Detroit and
Grand Rapids
Bulletins containing the names of
Virginia's draft dodgers will be sent
to all posts of the American Legion
as soon as they are made public by the
war department. Posts of that state
viii receive instructions from Depart
ment Headquarters to cooperate with
the constituted authorities in the
Stacker roundup.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1921-04-07

General John j. Pershing, Elsie ia
mis-, and national officers of the Amer
lean Legion will attend an American
Legion banquet in st. Louis April 10,
which will be the closing feature of a
conference of adjutants of Missouri
posts of the Legion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01
HELP wANTED-MALE
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

COOK. coiored wants summer place; excel
lent reference. Call 741 s. 22d 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01
PERSONALS
LOST AND FOUND
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

SALESLADIES wanted for our notion de.
partment. Apply 10 Joseph Goldstein Co.
Long Branch. N. J.
SALESLADY. exp In selling wool threads,
Germantown Novelty shop. 90 w. Chelten
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01
NEW YORK BOND SALES
of Individual Transactions on New York Exebans,

Public Service ITidewater OIL
Corp'n N J bs co ct 8hs
Reading Ry 4s Union Pao cv
3D.. "a 1..... 6h
b".a 74h t.. 81 y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01
Business Mortality Lighter

business failures In tn" United States,
Co are on the decline Total suspensions
during the month of June numbered 1890,
as compared with 1889 in May and 1895 in
January. Total suspensons in tho second
quarter OF the year, while far IN excess Of
those Of the corresponding period last year
were, however, much below tuose or tn. first
three months Of 1921. Thero was also q
corresponding reduction In the total Of liza
Lilitcs as compared With the frat quarter
OF the year. Liabilities reported in tho quar-
ter ended June 30 were approximately Sl27.,
69l 553, Gs compared with $3.50, 3gT .aSU in
the first three months OF the year,
with the exception OF April, failures have
dccrea sed In every month this wear, and the
indicated total for June is the smallest since
last November. The total OF liabilities for
June Is also the smallest in seven months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01

ACCOUNTANT. C.. p. A. trained. wishes
work. auditing. bookkeeping or teaching
Jf0i Baltimore ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01

ClNll. SERVICE examinations, August and
Septemheri many vacancies; salary 81 400
$500 write for sample test. p lNO9 Led. O.
MEN or women with route to sell Purity
male extracts, can make big MONEY a
wonderful proposition Apply So : Nuih ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-01
Philadelphia Markets

dvIH vWIHadEEsATmRecep,s. dEs s5.o5 bush Marko
at vSormSu ens uns'Itsd ta Car lots q export eie
red winter sariSty. S er 81 -; N9 S'ia
grades grades quoted at the following schedule "o q,
HesG0Sn.s' fes NU Mixed wheat g under red win
wheat. &c under No. >; No. 70 wbsai no.
under No. .. Sample according to quality. "
h,oH ,SHORNCReceipts, 3s,3ss bush Market 4
72G 7sc no. ;. 81 7o@S7icp Export e'evator-No' :
y oATS-Receipts i3 $50 bush Dull anc
16,c co|ET 45. a csr 4c ISS %s as to iocaI2nNo:
FLoUR-Receipts. /. .aoo, eGI lbs IN sao,s
DUH and unsettled, RI" auotations '"Ts are
SOFT winter straight, Western. ss' 30 aG. X X
sGSS@74o do short HaT% patent wHGE 10
patent s7:75Gs, IS; do, short patent. S. 20 "a; q
family brands, s0@9.5O. Rye -four, $50
PRoVIsIoNs-ouet. The quotations
knuckles anI tenders. smoked and air.dried.
S2c; pork. family. 43c; hams, s. p. cured,
loose % 2S95a7S skinned loose, - Gp27c? do,
iic; picnic shoulders. p cured, loose &C.
do. smoked, l6c; bellies, in ricklc. loose. l6c,
breakfast bacon. 2@c; lard. lOhc.
aota,tons solid5pacSSd &c S creamery. high
fn2Tns rsis sS sgSSSSs aS% toc SYs a1c extra
jobbing at A. q 40c; fair to choice, 80 q iGC
EGGS---Steady. Quotations: Nearby extra
firsts. 3lh C: do, firsts, ale: Western. extra,
hrsts, 3lta C; frsts, 3O@31c. seconds. $50
20c; inferior lots lower; fancy, selected eggs
jobblnG at 4l@i2c; fair to good at 35 8 4Oc.
CHEESE--Steady. uotatons: Now York
whole milk, hrsts fancy. fresh. '160l7c; do,
common to fair. fresh. 1i@l5c; Longhorns,
fresh 18@l7c; single Daisies. fresh, 1870
lie; LIE J9S6inE lr sales OF fancy goods 10 92oc'
southern; NSo l. sl0o@a,20i No, and
=, LIVE PouLTRY.aThc, quotations were
Fowls, fancy fat. 33 q SiC. medium. 3O4
a2c;, spring chickens, brolIsoT,s. not Lcghorns;
@5ic weighing ,IdO1ra lbs apiece, ss@
i5C; spring chickens. LeghornS, 3Ofp 38c;
roOstera, lBplsc. Ducks, as TO quality,
l7m2oc; pigeons, per pair, old $4,000;
bREssEb POULTRY Y-Fowls fresh killed.
Weighing lbs. 30832C: fowls fresh Killed.
in bbs., ry-picked-weighing iR5 lbs
apiece, dry-piCked, 35c; weighing +q5 lbs.
apiece, dry-packed. 35C: weighing 4T5 lbs,
81 q 2sc; weighing lbs and under, % % 28c:
broiling chickens. Western, 40 a SOC; do
nearby 5o856c; old ROSTERS dry-picksd
Western, l0c; do. do, southern, l09l0c;
ducklings, l.. l., Csc do, nearby @7c.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28

were In vain. for none, except a few
intimate friends, shared his opti-
mism. Then the ranchman dug into
his own pockets, bought light rig,
and this month started vel. on
block /. survey 61. about seventeen
miles northeast of Eldorado, county
seat of Schlelcher County. and about
fourteen miles southeast of Christie
val.
The hole already is down 27O
feet. and there . SIS inch casing
is being set to shut OFF the first wa
ter. O'Harrows equipment Is cap
abe Of goine 20 1900 or 1000 feet.
depth does not yield liquid gold
as he is confident it will-he pro-
poses to procure a standard machine
and really get busy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
PEBBLE CONFEDERArB
VETERAN ~ OVERCOME

A feeble Confederate veteran
leaned heavily on his walking stick
at the Union Terminal yesterday and
looked with tired, sad eyes at the
younger. vigorous people around him
who hurried to and fro across the
terminals tiled floors
III | on.y had their strength
could make it," he said. "If II
weren't for this old wound, II Chat
tanooga were not so far away. II
only | were not so o,d. or weary
with travelling" He drew a faded
bandana from his pocket and Wiped
his forehead. elancing s1eculatively
at the veterans medal on his chest.
"Ill have TO turn back" he said
ITS the first reunion have missed
in years We never torned back
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
4 New Organization.

A new organization. the First Lo-
cal Limited Benefit Association of
Snyder was effected here Wednes-
day OF this week with the following
.fficers and Directors f. u. Barnes.
President, II r. Rogers. vice presi-
dent: Rev. f. Christian. Sec Treas,
Judge Horace Holley and Joe Mer-
rift
The purpose OF the Association. as
set forth in the constitution adopted,
ia to render financial assistance 10
members and her dependents on oc-
casion of accidents, disability or
death Of members. and to loan money
TO members where funds are needed
70 paw off mortgages or 70 buy or
build homes.
The association, its plans and pur-
poses have the endorsement of bus
ines men and citi,>ps, which indi-
cate a substantial and permanent in
stitution.
Note the display adv OF the asso-
citation in this issue.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Dir. James at the Baptist Church.

Dr. W. c. James of Birmingham,
Alabama, corresponding secretary of
the Educational Board of the South
ern Baptist Convention. preached TO
a large and appreciative audience at
the Baptist church Sunday evening.
DR. James is one OF the leading Bap-
tist ministers OF the South and his
message Sunday evening at the Bap-
tist church was one OF the best ever
heaCd in Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
WEST TEXAS RANCHER DRILLS
FOR OIL HE BFHEID IN DREAM

San Auge'o. Texas. Oct. 22.-Oil
he saw in a dream. forming dark
pool in which the hills on his pas
ture were mirrored. is being drilled
for in schleicher county. only thir-
ty five miles south OF san Angelo.
by J. II. OHarrow, well-to-do ranch
man.
O'Harrow for more than a year
tried to induce geologists to survey
his place and interest operators in
putting down test well. offering to
some acreage in return and to others
big part OF the revenue 10 be de-
rived from production. II any was
obtained. All efforts fared. even
when the stalwart. gray bearded
stock raiser agreed to part with the
tract on which we'll was sunk in tho
event oil in paying quantities was
not obtained
That how strong OHarrow be-
l.oyed in his vision. but his efforts
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
NUMBER TWENTY.

when we fought the Yanks; that Is,
until Lee told ug to. The boys will
miss me, 1 hope, and l will miss the
march. the band playing and the
folks who will be there TO cheer US
on.
II would have marched with
steadier step II had known that
last years reunion was the last for
me. The boys will miss me, I hope.
And l will miss them"
The veteran passed slowly out of
the terminal to look for a hotel
where he could spend the might. He
was from near Greenville, and after
making the trip as far as Dallas
found that he was not strong enough
to compiet the journey to Chatta-
noogR, where what is left Of the once
leather lunged Johnny Rebs are
holding their annual reunion.-Dal-
as News
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28

operation OF all the patrons as we'll
as the business men of the town.
After Mr.. Sears left the High
School was organized, The colors,
black and gold. were chosen for High
school colors It was decided that the
annual would retain the name Bur
ro.
Maurice Brownfield was elected
ye1 leader, with Tip" Messimer,
Ellen Buice Johnson. and Martin nor
red a. assistants.
Eliza Howell was elected High
School reporter
The classes have organized as fol-
lows:
Senior Glass
President. Fred Crowder; Secre-
tary. Rnby Stokes; Color. Green and
Gold; Flower. Moss Rose.
Junior Glass
President. Martin Norred; Secre-
tary. Larry Beth Waskom; Treasurer,
Ellen Pratt: Editor Leola Blackard.
C'nss Reporter. Alice Williams; coll
ors. Crimson and white; Flower. Car
nation.
Sophomore class
President, Willie Fern Curry; Vice
President. Pauline Jenkins; Secretary
Leora Huggins; Treasurer, Ruth Ros-
SER Sergeant at arms, John Carrell.
Freshman Glass
President Mary Francis Hamlet;
Vice President Herbert Bannister;
Secretary C'airebell Clark; Treasur-
cr. sam Eorfman; Sargeant at Arms,
Harold Brown; Color. purple and
gold: Flower Yellow Rose; Motto
Build Tor Character and not for
fame" Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
OFF TO THE CONFEDERATE RE-
UNION AND OTHER POINTS

Twenty two left snyder last Satur-
day for the reunion at Chattanooga
Tenn. Many were taking advantage OF
the law rates to the reunion TO visit
their old home in some of the Eastern
states, Others were going to visit rel
atives whom they had not seen for
twenty or twenty five years.
Out OF twenty two who went from
Snyder and vicinity there were only
two that were old Confederate sol
diers. w. 4. Brownfield and II. A.
Goodwin, which reminds us that the
Cd Confederate soldiers are fast de-
minishing and soon he will have fin
ished his work.
Following are those who constitute
the party from Snyder: ]. r. Joyce,
WA. Brownfield, J.W. Greene, +. G.
Brownsleld. C. c. Brownfield, ]. c.
Maxwell. Mrs. ]. c. Maxwell. Il, l..
Martin. W. d. Huckabee. ]. w. Fes-
mire. II. F. Rogers. G.. r. Kite. J. C.
Myers. ]. II. Byrd, Mrs. Laura Stray
horn. Mrs. Mamie Scarborough. Joe
Strayhorn, II. A. Goodwin, Mrs. W. o.
Reece. Lille Smallwood. |. Small
wood. Mrs Kittie Smallwood.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
OLDEST COWBOY, or, GLAD
TO BE IN SADDLE AGAIN

Childress. Texas, Oct ELL II.
Barton, 90, the oldest COW hoy in the
United States. has ended his vaca-
ton and has returned To his ranch
10 punch cattle again. Barton two
months ago left the Bud Smith
ranch In the northern part of this
county 10 take a rest az Mineral
Wells and Marlin aud returning here
this week declared he was glad the
trip is over. He feels better and
more rested. he said, when lie has a
good horse under him and also in
his hand Barton has been On the
Smith ranch for thirty years Barton
first came to Childress county In
1866 when no white men lived here.
Later during the SOS and gOs. Bar
ton helped in cattle roundups on the
site OF the present town of Childress
The aged cowboy can ride better
than ne can walk because OF nerv-
Gus ailment that has affected one Of
his knees. for which reason he spends
most OF his time in the saddle. Just
TO show that his uinety-two years do
not weigh heavily upon him as long
as he is horseback he often ropes
and throws "a steer aud challenges any
man twenty-five years his junior 20
equal che feat
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Are-d Mother Pnsses Awn,.

Wednesday evening at eleven
o'clock, the aged mother OF Mrs. p. B.
Gardner, Mrs. Nancy A. Clements,
quietly fell asleep in Jesus. Grand
mother Clements attained to ripe
old age. being nlnety-one years. three
months and twelve days old at her
death. She was born in the state OF
Alabama Al eighteen she was con
vertef and united with the Baptist
church living a consistant member
until death releayed her tired and
worn body At the age OF twenty
three she was married to j. c. Glenn
ents TO which union four children
were born three boys and one girl,
all Of whom survive except the Oldest
son.
For the last several years Grand
mother Clements has made her home
with her daughter and son-in-law.
Mr.. and Mrs p b. Gardner There
she was tenderly cared for until
death called her away. Mother Clem-
ents mind was unusually alert for n
woman OF her age. She was enabled
to discuss affairs OF other days with
a clear mind She loved her church
and always appreciated the visits of
the minister. and To have him read
the Bible and pray with her. Truely
her life vas not lived in vain. All
OF her children were in turn convert
ed and united with the church.
The deepest sympathies of the
many frisnds of the aged woman deep
ly sympathize with those who loved
her best. Aud yet It is better. She was
ripe for the grave Her spirit longed
for tho moment of freedom. Her tired
body had earned it's rest Her work
was done I, vas but fitting that God
should cali her home. And she lives
10 day in a truer sense than when
she was on earth
A Friend.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Missionary Voice Program.

The Auxiliary of the Methodist
church met Monday october "a
Leader, Mrs. Emmett Johnson.
Subject. "In the Cites of Japan"
Hymn.
Prayer. Mrs. II. VI. Stokes
Bible Lesson: Christianity, a revo'
lutionary force in Human society.
Acts 17:1-9. Matt 1924. Mrs. jam
eson.
Topic: Kobe. the Birthplace OF
the Japan Mission"
"A survey Ofour missions. The
Lambuth Memorial Bible School, -
Mrs. Yoder.
Topic: osaka, Our Future Center.
Mrs. II. G. Towle.
A one sentence prayer by Auxili-
ary for the missionaries in foreign
fields
Supt. Publicity.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Here From Maria.

l.. c. Brite and F. c. Mellerd of
Maria were here few days this
week. Mr.. Mellerd was visiting his
father-in-law. G. c. Buchanan and
Senator c. r. Buchanan. his brother
in-law. also W. A. Johnson. his uncle.
Mr.. Brite Is n big ranchman in
the Maria country and was up here
looking over the country. Mr.. Brite
raises very fine white face catt'e and
Just recently sold car load 70 Mr.
Curnutte. W. A. johnson Is going to
Marfs in a few days with the expee-
tation of buying several car loads OF
this cattle to stock his ranch.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Central school News.

The Parent-Teachers Membership
campaign which has been carried on
so successfully in the Central school
closed Friday Each room showed a
high percentage OF enrolment OF pa
irons and friends The High Second
and High Third Grades under Miss
Palmer won in the campaign.
The children are very eager for the
Halloween fun promised by the
Mothers Club The enthusiasm and
work OF the members of the club is
an incentive both TO the faculty and
the student body
The faculty has planned an eXhi-
Bit Of school work for the County
Fair. Although school has been in
progress only q short time, some very
interesting work has been collected.
The exhibit viii contain construction
and drawings for the Primary
Grades and some class work and an
exhibit from the Inter-
Grades
The exhibit will be arranged on the
stage at the Auditorium.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
High School Notes.

The High School assembled in the
auditorium Thursday morning and
listened to a very interesting talk
from Forest Sears. business man OF
our town. He talked to us along the
line of building" an annual for our
school. The first and only annual that
has ever been put out was the
"Burro." which was publisher In
1915. with Mr.. Sears as editor. He
told us that in order to make a good
annual the school must have the CO.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
GUY q. SCOTT APPOINTED
STATE JOB BY GOVERNOR

Guy Il. Scott OF Lubbock, former
ly editor OF the Hale Center Record,
has been aiDointed on the state
Warehouse and Marketing Bureau by
Governor Pat NJ. Neff. Mr.. Scott.
stated TO a representative of The
Herald recently at Lubbock that he
will accept the appointment and will
soon enter upon his new duties
Plainview Herald.
Mr. Scott was holding job as
news reported on the Lubbock Av-
alanche when he received the above
appointment.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
sCURRY COUNTY Is BEING
RE-STOCKED WITH CATTLE

Mr. j. j. Koonsman has recently re-
turned from New Mexico where he
has been looking after his cattle
there. During the drouth here Mr..
Koonsman took the most of his cat
tie there for grass. but is now bring
ing them back. $50 head in the
bunch are on their way back to
Scurry where he intends to put them
on his big ranch.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
nclieres in Raising Erorythlnr.

W G.. Reed OF Camp Springs vas
ia town Wednesday with several ex-
hibits for the fair, Mr. Reed said he
had several kinds OF exhibits. such
as fruit. maize. corn, etc.
or Reed believes In raising most
everything. He has realized about
s575.OO this season Oft OF his fruit.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Birth Record.

NJ H. Wade and wife, Oct. 23. a
boy
William r.. Bsrnea and wife, Oct.
90. a girl.
James F. Cotton and wife. October
21, boy.
Earnest j. Richardsoa and wife,
Oct. 90. boy.
Sam ID. Hayes. and wife. Oct 20,
a girl
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Card Of Thanks.

We tske this opportunity of thank
ing all those who in anyway showed
kindness to us IN the death OF our
dear mother May Gods richest bless
lngs rest with you all.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Gardner.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
THOSE STRANGE VOICES.

The foundations Of civilization
have been shaken. The world is be-
ing remade. The republic is on trial.
Old faiths are challenged Strange
voices are heard in the land, Jarring
elements in our national life demand
conservation and courage-the cour-
age that dares to be in the minority.
How the times call for a new baptism
OF patriotism Cullen =. Thomas
Messrs Colquitt and Henry might
say the same thing, and Yet neither
would likely agree with Mr. Thomas
as to tho remedies to be applied.
What are these strange voices?
Voices strange to Mr.. Thomas are
doubtless familiar to Messrs. ColQuitt
and Henry. are doubtless familiar
to Mr. Thomas. Only as the cam
paign progresses can We know fully
concerning these strange voices
Waco Times-Herald.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
rnMorth Lcaguc program

Senior Epworth League Program.
oct 30. 1921. ESQ o'clock
The Golden Rule applied TO race
relationship.
Voluntary
Song No. l75.
Prayer,
Scripture lesson. Matthew 7:l2;
James. 2:S-t3
Song No $50
Discussions
Are we under obligation 10 the ne
gro? Jennie Chapman.
How is that obligation to be met?
Mary Strayhorn.
What can | do? Zona May.
Piano solo. Edwena Barnes.
Closing thought followed by 81
lent prayer. while organist plays No.
60.
Beuediction
Every one come to League We
have fine league. but It Is hardly
perfect. we need you to make it 80.
Come. bring some one with you.
Please notice the change in the time,
6;30.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28

Mr.. Earl Brown and Mrs. Porter
King left last Friday for Altus. Oh
lahoma. to attend their grandfath-
ers annual reunion of children and
grandchildren. The reunion was held
last Sunday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
Epworth League Program.
Reporter

Epworth League Program.
October 30, 1921. ?. m
Leader. Franklin Motley
Subject, Love In Deeds
Song Prayer.
Scripture John 1s:4-ll Lucille
brown.
Solo. Allene Curry
Reading, Ruth Yoder
Story. THE Road OF the Loving
Heart Lydia May.
Song Roll call. Song
Beuediction.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-10-28
PANHANDLE MEN IN
SENSATIONAL ARREST

Dallas. Texas With the arrest OF
John Beall Snced. millionaire PAN
handle cattleman here today big
sensation is promised when his case
comes up for trial at the next term
OF federal court Sneed is charged
with conspiring to obstruct justice
and another complaint charges pos
session ot liquor in violation OF tho
federal prohibition laws The charges
are the outcome OF case tried In
the federal court at Abilene this
week. in which a large body of Land
was in litigation. Sneed became
uoted figure in the murder OF Al
Boyce. another prominent cattlemau
at Amarillo few years ago. 81
which sneed's wife was prominent
figure
! Kcnfro wealthy Swisher coun-
" cattleman. was also taken into
custody. as was W II. Posey. Of
New Braunfels. charged as ado
p.ices in the first case, and also
Renfro vas charged with violating
the prohibition law.