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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The water nthc street along Marshall
hetw cen sixth and Eighth streets. looks
ar though another dam let loose uruu
the hill
Hsrtl Goodwin. who has been confined
~ Nrr homo with au attack ~ typhoid
fever I. slowly Improving
The small child Of Nr and Mrs o. U
lufra. Of thlF city. who has been daHrsr-
ourIF llI fIr fne past several days Ia
imrruH irr nicely.
Tickets Tor fhc ministers of the o. H
X. uf y are now ON sale and are being
rapidly disposed o.
william -hurfiy md Harris Henry ore
spending "a few days 20 kcntuckr. ON
business
Mre d.. o. Muarrave and Sire GEORGE
rhrticr. " wallace vs.. Va. are spend
irr Few days with friends in this rItt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
Socialists Enter campa,gn-

Local. socialists made II known yes
terday morning that they would place n
run ticket in the field In the coming
municipal election. They will hold
their primary on the evening OF Jauu-
airy %. and many good citizens have sig
uitled their Willingness to place their
names on the ticket. This will be the
third ticket in the field and the race
promises TO be very interesting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Tickets FOR the next number OF the
LNCeum course To- be given IN this city
board Of trade. are selling rapidly aud
very large crowd IS expected TO at
tend. The next number consists Of a
company or six girls known as the Pill
grim Girls. and they come very highty
recOmwc uded. Reserved seats may be
had az the carroll pharmacy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Count EmaiIup They tell me LORD
IaIivrot had O. narrow escape IN
America
Duke SmiNfur0 Yes yes. vknov
while frgF.I.H- boo Che Wild and wooIv
west 81 know. he became confused
BOP DTS terms and called cowgirl a
hr.fer judge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
Many Attsnd Pnn.rnl.

More than score Of local persons. es-
pecially knights Of pythias. attended
the funeral services over the remains OF
the late T. NJ. Noel. OF Benwood. held
yesterday afternoon. III Will be recalled
that Mr.. Noel took a prominent part in
the institution Of the local pythian lodge
and had many friends in this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
AUTO BRIEFS.

Meron Carol. druggist % McMechen.
mas during the past week purchased
1919 model Maxwell touring car
from DR.. c. ID. Williams. local agent
for that car.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The Republic Rubber Company. OF
youngstown has just completed the
new club house that was built for
their employees. This Is the finest
building OF It's kind in eastern Ohio.
supplying all up-to-date equipments
for its employees.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

TNF WeWE0Ta N fTT |0dIlIfV ~ tIe
Blessed Virgin fiarr held special
meeting last evening 900 the ST. jaime.
catholic church Several iufcrcafiur
matters were discussed during the even
iug and "a social session was held az the
close 0f the meeting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
COUNTY COURT



tntoIIir" w. Moore. ~ belmont
county end Annat pituhouc. of Chit
caro. Illinois.
James a. PuaueIl of Wheeling and
Mary p Spencer. of Pittsburgh
Stenieitua Luszytuka. of Heiiaire.
Ohio. and Valencia kmwis. of Wheel
inr
Deeds.
Charles 49, Dowler 10 Frank l.. Dow.
Ter. LOT in Warwood Consideration
$40
Wheeling Realty company to Mary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

County Road Engineer Steenrod Ia.
completed designs OF the road signs
that viii be placed on the roads
throughout the county in the early
spring.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The Portuguese government is fast
adopting the use OF motor trucks in
the army. With the coming year the
army will have at least II autos con-
structed Tor the use OF the army.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

saw "a waist.-twas priced a. Two
Too much ] said 10 will not do
NcN' day ] got a bargain great
] bought b. FOR "Ono niuetv. oisht -
susie IT. Best. In Judge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Herbert Bachman. OF the REQ Motor
sales Company. this city. will attend
the Pittsburgh show that will lopen
at Pittsburgh today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

a committee has been appointed
from the members OF the motorcycle
club for the purpose OF making new
bylaws governing the actions OF the
members. racing committee has
also recently been appointed and Off
GERS named for the club who will be
in charge OF the regular weekly runs
that Will be given during next season
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

As motorcycling is now the fad.
many happy young couples are enjoy
ing their honeymoons spinning across
the country, some even going as far
as TO cross the pond and take in the
sights of Europe in this manner.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

William Shafer. manager OF the
Union Auto Company. is bus yarrang-
Ing his Lozier exhibit for the Pitts
burgh show.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The local motorcycle riders met at
their club rooms Tuesday evening and
discussed several matters OF import
ance. including the matter securing
larger rooms as the increasing mem
bership has brought the fact to them
that their rooms will not be sufficient
10 hold the members in the spring.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The FIRST American cyclecat has Jus
received a test. travelling so mile
with cargo weighing 300 pounds OF
a gallon of gasoline.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

p Mercer. LOT 100 CO. Cedar Rocks Ad.
dillon. Consideration $40
Fidueiary.
William Hauke was appointed
guardian for Valencia Kravis. with
bond Fixed az $50 Wills %. Marshall
qualified as surety
Deeds o. Trust
Two deeds Of trust were left tHb
ihe county clerk '0r record yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

mitieee wiz make % FINAL report A. tho
meeting fo b" held 90 tho Woodedalc
school building Monday evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Wire wheels are fast becoming
popular among the automobilists n
this section Of the country and many
cars are being built at the present
time with this new make OF wheel.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Arrangements are almost complete
for the holding OF the motorcycle
show that will be held In the Fifth
Regiment Armory at Baltimore. in
connection with the annual automo-
bile show. beginning January 10 and
continuing 20 the 2fth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Many local motorcycles viii attend
the Pittsburgh motorcycle show that
VIII be held In connection with tho
automobile show. beginning today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

r. W. Adgate OF this city has placed
Dis Lexington car In the Elig repair
shop, where Il will undergo extensive
repairs and receive a coat OF paint.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Fl. Anderson OF indianapolis. recent
ly drove his Maxwell four cylinder
car from indianapolis 20 Terre Haute.
covering the distance in slightly less
than three hours, which is considered
record time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Big" Joe Demuth IL contemplating
the purchase OF new Excelsior in
the near future.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

At recent hill climb at Mount Fall
con near Denver. the Maxwell "25'
made a splendid record. taking the
three and one-half mile grade with
an elevation OF 1900 in II minutes
and 30 seconds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

a book has just been completed by
DR.. Charles G. Percival, who after
making a $4,000 mile trip in an auto
mobile TO all parts OF North America.
hnds that America contains lust As
beautiful scenery as does Europe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The Maryland Motorcycle Club is
the first OF the eastern clubs TO es-
tablish and maintain a system of
scouting expeditions. This affords
much pleasure to the riders and
serves as a means 10 keep them to-
gether for the coming season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

To prove the reliability OF motor
trucks as means of transportation
several are now being operated in the
arctic regions and the tropics as well
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

There are more than $50 licensed
employment agencies On London.
England
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

Earl Braunlich. local motorcycle
agent, has just received shipment
OF Harley Davidsons. and Excelsior
machies which are on exhibition ~
the store
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Merton Carroll. popular druggist OF
McMechen. has purchased a Maxwell
touring car from c. d. Williamson. OF
Moundsville
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Auto experts claim that the reason
Tor the short lives OF the auto tires
Is that owners insist on carrying more
weight than the car is built 20 stand
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The taxi belonging TO Frank Venus
OF Moundsville. that was wrecked ir
Wheeling last week. has been repaired
and is again in use.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

w. r. Allender has purchased a new
Regal touring car from the Perkins
agency in Moundsville.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Fl. J. Zine. of Second street.
Moundsyille. has recently purchased
a new Overland touring car from the
Pergins agency OF that place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
TRAFFIC LAW
is ENFORCED
VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCE
ARE BECOMING MORE

City and County Officers Are caus ne
Arrests TO Be maoe-loesi Auto
Association In Favor Of u.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Ebert McMechen and W. Bricen
have returned to their homes at
Moundsville. after attending Inc
Cleveland Auto Show. Both expect
10 purchase cars in the early sprinr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Assistant Fire Chief Louis Ramser.
OF Moundsville. purchased an over
land touring car during the past week
from the Perkins agency OF Mounds
vile.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Pollard

At the home of the brides uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. C. A.
Winslow on Suwanee street Wed.
nesday night, Mr.. Ralph Pollard
and Miss Edith Wilson were unit
ed in marriage, Rev. H. S. Peter
son performing the ceremonial
rites. Only immediate relatives
of the couple were present. They
left for Jacksonville where they
will spend their honeymoon and
upon their return, will make their
home in Fitzgerald.
Before the night A. B. & A.
westbound train arrived, several
boys and girls gathered at. the
depot, prepared for the usual rice
war. But they were sadly, madly
disappointed owing to the fact that
the newlvweds had skipped to
Abba in an automobile to catch
the train at this place and thus
avoid the merry, makers. Two
of. the boys, Floyd Eads and
Braton Davis, decided to enter
pursuit, so they leaped aboard the
train and caught the clippers at
Abba. They carried several bags
of rice bat no tragedies are report
ed.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Rock PARTY

A pretty event of Thursday
evening was the rock party Civ.
en- by Mrs. L. H. Keim at hel
home on South Lee street.
After t h e game a delicious
three course luncheon was served
The color scheme o f yellow
and white predominated.
Mrs. Keim was assisted b v
Mrs. D. P. Adams and Mrs. G.
S. Flounoy.
Those invited included Mes
danes Donaldson, Elgin. BIeker,
Spiller, Adams, Flournoy, Rob-
erton, Miller and Tisde[.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06

The Sheet Iron Warehouse of
the Consolidated Grocery Com
panY collapsed this noon.
House For Rent House on S.
Main, desirable location, two lots
and garden. Particulars Apply to
Clayton Jay. 14-tf.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Keefer's
three year old daughter, Mar
gerite, who was injured Monday
afternoon by a fall down a flight
of steps, is somewhat better now,
altho she was unconscious about
twelve hours. 1t is not known
whether her injuries are serious.
Cabbage Plants all the
time and all kinds at The
Bee Hive Grocery and Seed
Store.
Mrs. L. L. Griner will entertain
at Rock Saturday afternoon in
honor of Misses Conn and Cone of
Hawkinsville.
With each $1.OO purchase
Rexall Goods Monday, one box
Violet Dulce Cold Cream or Vio-
let Dulce Vanishing Cream face.
Denmark Drug Co.
Red Bliss Triumph and
Early Rose seed potatoes
for sale at The Bee Hive
Grocery and Seed Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hager and
Mr.. and Mrs. Brubaker have re-
turned from. an extensive trip
through Florida.
Fresh Florida celery at
the Bee. Hive Grocery and
Seed Store.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Reunion Dates Changed
At Request of Gen. Bennett
I'll. Young.

Jacksonville, Fla. 5-As the
result of a request from Gen.
Bennett H. Young, of louisville,
KY, commander-in-chief of the
United Confederate Veterans, as
we'll as members of his staff and
business organizations from many
points of the country, the dates
for the approaching twenty
fourth annual reunion. were to-
day changed to Mayo, 7 and 8
just one week later than were
announced previously.
The reunion will be held in
Jacksonville. The announcement
was made following a meeting of
the association which will handle
the. arrangements here, with
railway officials and representa-
tives of the Veterans Associations
attending. The dates previous
ly announced dates were April
20, 80 and May 1.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Rock Party

Mr.. and Mrs. William Man.
gum delightfully."- entertained a
few friends in honor of their
son, Clifford, at a rock party
one evening last week at their
home north of the city.
A delicious supper was served
consisting of chicken, pickles,
hot coffee and cake.
The guests included Misses
Loubelle Jolly, Willie Barrentine,
Eula Evans, Pearl George, Lizzie
Smith, Aide Brown, Messrs.
Emory Ennis, Cliff Mangum,
Sam Parsons, James Evans,
Frank Barrentine, Henry and
Carl Williams
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
For Sale or Exchange.

One IS H. P. 7 passenger Tour
ing car, Studebaker, practically
new. Will exchange for real
estate.
f-6-3t Address P. o. Box 799.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

The County Teachers will hold
their monthly Institute Saturday
10 A. M. at the Third Ward
school building. Miss Holt, from
the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture in charge of the Canning
clubs in Georgia will meet with
the teachers. The public is well
come at these meetings and we
promise them an interesting time.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Rock Party for Miss Franklin.

hook Party tor Miss Franklin.
Mrs. w. T. Hammock enter
tanned at a rock party Tuesday
afternoon at her home on S. Grant
street in honor of her sister, Miss
Lula Mae Franklin of Midwife,
Ga.
The room was prettily decorat-
ed with ferns. A salad course
was served, those assisting her
were: Mrs. Clair Smith, Mrs.
Wiley Williams and Misses Isabel
Paulk, Mary Fred Broughton and
Lucy Whitley. The other guests
included Misses Lula Mae Frank
lin, Ida Paulk, BERTHE McLendon,
Inez and Floy MCLAUGHLIN and
Mabel Rogers and Mesdames ].
B. Wall. G. B. Teal. W. T.Paulk,
W. 0. Wooten, W. M. Bryan, R.
B. Fletcher and MI. Broughton.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Tariff Gone. Off

Best Granulated Sugar, $4.75
per 100 lbs.
Bliss Seed Potatoes, S2.7O per
sack.
Self Rising Flour, S5.25 biol.
75cts. sack.
No. 1 N. G. Seed Peanuts, S1.5O
bushel.
Phone 283.
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE.
Fitzgerald, Ga.
S. D. Young, Mgr.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Music Festival Assured

Atlanta, Feb. 5-Almost without
soliciting it the Music Festival
Association has within the three
days raised several thousand dol
lars more than $4,000 guarantee
necessary to assure the coming of
Metropolitan grand opera.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, ID
Certain relief for Fevershness, Headache, Bad
Stomach, Teethine Disorders. move and regulate
the Bowels and destroy Worms. They break up
Colds in "a hours. They are so pleasant to the
taste Children like them. Over $1,000 testimonials
Used by Mothers for "a years. They NEVER FAIL.
Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. 0lmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
SpelI--MathiS.

Miss Edna Spell and Mr.. Jno.
M. Mathis were joined in the
holy bonds of matrimony on
February 9Th by Judge VIM. B.
Moore.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
Cohrad--GaSkin.

Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad of Quincy,
Fla. announce the marriage of
their daughter, Katheleen to Mr..
H. E. Gaskin of Fitzgerald, the
wedding to occur February 22nd.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
First Baptist Church.

Rev. L. A. Cooper of Batesburg,
S. G. will preach both morning
and evening Sunday February 9Th
at the Baptist Church.
Mr.. Cooper is spoken of very
highly and we bespeak for him a
large gathering at both services.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06

Call 288 for Stove Wood.
Mrs. Henry Stilwell is visiting
n Atlanta this week.
Bliss Trimph Potatoes peck
27c.-Denmark Drug Co.
Miss Elizabeth Pryor is visit
ing in Cordele this week.
FoUND-A bunch of keys. Ow-
ner can recover them by apply
ing to The Leader Enterprise
and paying for this ad.
Cordele will pave her business
section with asphalt.
Burst Seed Oats the kind that
grow and make Oats. Denmark
Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Nicholson
of Rochelle announce the arrival
of a daughter
For Sale-One two seated wire
wheel carriage. Inquire of G. w.
Hayes. Phone pa. 8-tf.
Rev. H. l.. Adams will preach
at the Christian Church Sunday
morning and night.
House 6O8 S. Lee street for rent.
Furniture for sale. 153-tf.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.. Scruggs
of Atlanta spent Thursday with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. O. Wooten.
The Mcdaniel Hotel can accom-
midate a few monthly boarders
at special rates: Good rooms and
good service. 14-1Ot
Mr.. j. A. McEnnis of Ocilla,
was in the city Wednesday. He
has entered the race for sheriff of
Irwin County.
Save the difference and buy
your eatabIes at Wholesale prices
from Central Warehouse. S. D.
Young, Mgr. Phone 2S3.
White Rock eggs $l.OO
per setting at The Bee Hive
Grocery and Seed Store.
Mr.. Richard Edwards Of Man
chester and Miss Susie Edwards
of Macon are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Bill Bryan on South
Main street.
When looking for fresh high
grade Candies you will ask for
Liggett's or Huylers. Denmark
Drug Co.
Mrs. w. J. McAfee, who has
been the guest Of her son and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy c.
tombstone, for the past two
months, left Thursday for her
home in Bluffton, Ind.
LosT-Saturday afternoon on
S. Grant, N. Main or business
section of city, ladies gold watch,
Elgin, Is jewel, double case.
Finder please notify Bessie Smith
;311 w. Roanoke. 1tp
Join t he Chamber o t
Commerce.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-02-06
COLDS & LaGRIPPE

5 or 6 doses 666 will break
any case of Chills & Fever, Colds
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does moi
eripe or sicken. Price 25c.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-22

' PARIS. Dec. 21.-When the time
comes 10 turn the swords into pillow
shares before peace Is assured, the
warning nations must agree that ed
Lemons blaGksmith's hammer must
20 In with the swords.
Lemons, blacksmith OF the Sixth
dragons OF the Belgian army, Is now
the hero OF the dragons because OF
his role In one OF the most gallant ex.
ploits of the big war.
When the Belgians. executing their
remarkable retreat by which they
saved themselves and the armies OF
France. and managed TO check the
German wave OF troops In that first
magnificent rush toward Paris, reach
ed the line OF Mons to prepare for the
final stand the Sixth dragons were
worn and weary from six days OF con-
slant duty.
Theirs was the duty OF protecting
the rear in the retreat and always TO
protect the guns which finally, were
mounted upon a hill, guarding the
road few miles from the magnificent
chateau OF the Rothschilds.
The Germans were advancing with
cavalry, motor carriers and motor
mounted guns in an attempt to pre-
vent the fleeing French and Belgians
from entrenching.
The batteries came into action that
lorIing as room as the positions We're
hvealed, and the allies got the range
Z FIST, pouring a hail Of steel onto the
batteries. The Germans literally were
bbwn away from their field pieces be-
foe they could do much executed
blacksmith Lemons had been work
Ing at bis field forge all night shoe
Ing horses, for the fate of a dragon
depends largely upon the condition OF
the feet OF his mount. Lemon was
still a. work, leather apron on his
kne's, shoelng the charger when the
firing opened
The dragons were commanded TO
prepare for the charge, and as the
command came. Blacksmith Lemons
leaped upon the animal he had been
shoeing. The bugle sounded the
charge, as the Belgian commander.
seeing the terrible effect OF shrapnel
Gre upon the German gunners, was
determined to seize the advantage.
As the dragons started down the
road across the bridge. opening out
for the charge across the open field
there was a laundering noise behind
a wild shout, and they saw the giant
OF blacksmith, black from head to
The Detroit times., 1914-12-22
Belgian Blacksmith With Hammer Charges German Guns
OF H w Her stories!

mer which. he swung as he shouted
TO the dragons 10 come on.
The German Infantry protecting rae
guns was huddled In shallow trenches
and, as the allies cannon ceased "a
roar. they arose and turned their fire
down The hillside aimed al the ora.
goons.
Again and again they nred The
blacksmith waving his hammer was
lat the head OF his comrades Un-
lscathed he reached the German lines
German sprang TO bayonot him and
the hammer crashed down. opening
his skull lie rode over the lines
beat down gunner and when the
guards swept up 10 capture the
guns on the heights. the blacksmith
with his hammer was lighting At an
other gun, standing upon his horse
which had been bayoneted, and crack
ing every German head he could
reach.
Lemons was practically unhurt, save
for scratch on one arm and some
minor bruises. lie refused 20 go ia
hospital. and on the afternoon after
he had led that desperate and bril-
liant charge he was at work at his
field shop.
The hammer with which he led the
charge was secured from him only
upon presentation OF new and pct
ter one--and has been sent to Eng
land, where II Is on eXhibitlon.