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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14

on the morning of Nov. 10, a bit
ter cold day, we "went over" to take
the Desire and also the Desire support
trenches. These were the names given
these trenches. We started from the
left Of our old position, and our ad-
vance was between Thiepval and
Pozieres, opposite Grandecourt.
There was the usual artillery prep
aration and careful organization for
the attack. was again in charge of
the 'mopping up" wave, numbering
200 men and consisting mostly of
bombers. 1t may seem strange to you
that a noncommissioned officer should
have so important an assignment, but
sometimes in this war privates have
been in charge of companies number
ing 250 men, and I know of a case
where lance corporal was temporari-
ly in command Of an entire battalion.
1t happened on this day that. while
was in charge of the second wave, /
did not 60 over with them. At the last
moment l was given special duty by
Major John Lewis, formerly manag-
ing editor of the Montreal Star and
one of the bravest soldiers ever
knew, as well as the best beloved man
in our battalion.
The Troublesome Machine Gun.
"McClintock," said he, 81 don't wish
to send you to any special hazard, and,
so far as that goes, we're all going to
get more or less Of busting, but I
want to put that machine gun which
has been giving US so much trouble
out of action"
knew very well the machine gun
he meant. 1t was in concrete en-
placement, walled and rooted, and the
devils in charge of it seemed to be de-
scendants of William Tell and the
prophet Isaiah. They always knew
what was coming and had their gun
accurately trained on 1t before 1t came.
'If you are willing" said Major
Lewis, Il wish you to select twenty
five from the company and go after
that gun the minute the order comes
to advance. Use your own Judgment
about the men and the plan for taking
the gun position. VIII you go?"
II sure WILL" 1 answered. 'Ill go
and pick out the men right away.
think we can make those fellows shut
up shop over there"
"Good boyl" he said. "You'll try, all
right"
started away. He called NE back.
"This is going to be a bit hot, Nc
Clintock," he said. taking my hand
II wish you luck, old fellow-you and
the rest of them" In the trenches
they always wish you the best of luck
when they hand you a particularly
tough job.
thanked him and wiyhed him the
same. never saw him again. He
WINS killed in action within two hours
after our conversation. 10th he and
my pal Mcfarland were shot down
dead that morning.
When they called for volunteers to
go with me In discharge of Major Lew
is order the entire company responded.
/ picked out twenty-five men. twelve
bayonet men and thirteen bombers.
They agreed to my plan, which was
to get within twenty-five yards Of the
gun emplacement, before attacking. to
place no dependence on rifle FIRE, but
to bomb them out and take the posi-
ton with the bayonet. We. followed
that plan and took the emplacement
quicker than we had expected to do,
but there were Only two Of us left
when we got theFe- Prfvats Godsali.
No. 17T,O63, and myself. All the rest
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14
Bob StiIIwell'S
Christmas
By ANNE CAREW

OBJ STILLWELL
sat down ON his
sled with his
chin In his nit
tened hands and
tri ed to plan
what he could
give folks for
Christmas. for 1t
was only three
days away.
II can't give a
thing !" he NUT
tered at last, for
he did not have a
penny of his own,
and he knew that
money was very
scarce on the
farm that year.
The Stillw ell
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14
He Saw the erandest New Sled.

He Saw the Grandest New Sled.
wall paper on the walls of the two
rooms, bits of carpet on the floors and
some cardboard furniture that Bob had
made. He had even tackled little scraps
of lace at the windows for curtains.
For Amy there was the lovely pic
ture from the Sunday newspaper which
she had admired. Bob had remember
ed and had made frame for II out
Of strips of wood, and on the wood
he had glued tiny pine cones, pieces of
birch bark and dried moss. and as the
picture was woodland scene you can
Imagine how pretty 1t was. Bob had
found a chair rung, which he scraped
and polished with some oil and turpen-
tine. He put some screweyes in the
ends, and Amy gave him a piece of
barrow red ribbon to make loops-and,
behold, there was necktie holder for
Elmer For his mother he whitfield a
reel for her clothes lines, and 1t was
wonderfully handy thing, and for his
father he bought pipe. 1t happened
this way: He did some errands for the
man who kept the tobacco store In the
village, and when the man would have
paid him some money Bob said he'd
rather have pipe. SO now they were
all provided for except little Peter.
How was Bob going to get hold Of a
real live puppy?
"You go over to my brothers place
at the foot Of Long hill. and you tell
him sent you," said the tobacco man.
Maybe he will let you have puppy
and work 1t out for him on Saturdays.
He has paper route"
"I'1i do 1t If he willw cried Bob
eagerly. Half an hour later he hurried
into the woodshed with a wriggling
kttle puppy under his coat. OF course
he had to tell his mother about that.
And how Bob, did enjoy the secret. run.
ming to and fro with milk and scraps
Of meat for the puppyI
When Christmas morning dawned /
think Bob Stillwell was the most sur
prised boy In Little River. He was 30
interested In watching the pleasure Of
his brothers and sister with the GIFTS
he had made with his own hands that
he stood smiling, forgetting to look at
the tree for his own presents.
Look. Bobby look |" screamed little
Peter.
Bob looked and turned pale with sur
prise. The grandest new sled. painted
bright red, runners and all. His ia
Their and Elmer had made It together.
And there was red wooden muller
that Amy had knitted for him and 9TH
er things that Santa Claus brought
liuA
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14

There are players and players"
Explain yourself
Zone kind playa TO many q full house
and never gets hand; the other plays
fnany hand and never gets q mn
house "-Boston Transcript
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14
No. 5
WOUNDED In
ACTION
Bp Sergeant Alexander McCllntock,
D. G. NJ, 9th Overseas Bait.
Canadian Gren. Guards
Copyright. 1917. by the Ben Syndicate, In

Sergeant McClintock, an American
boy or Lexington, KY, has seen service
in France. ,oas decorated for bravery,
sCounded and invdHded home. He is
telling his story, thrilling one, and
this is the NTH article of the series. In
the preceding ones he described hop
he reached the front, f0htihg in Bel
GUM, and then the great preparations
for the Somme battle. In this install
ment he tells of conditions and de-
scribes first hand the fighting in that
greatest of all battles.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14
LESSON FOR DECEMBER is
NEHEMIAH ENFoRcEs THE LAW
OF THE SABBATH.

LESSON TExT-Nehemiah 13:15-22.
GOLDEN TEXT-Remember the Sab
bath Day to keep 1t holy.-Exod. 20:s.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-12-14

| felt blood running into my shoe.
Then / discovered the cut tn my leg,
but saw that 1t was quite shallow and
that no artery Of Importance had been
damaged. So went on.
vInnd me fHm4s fssafht " hset6un-
ness and physical shrinking and nausea
at. me beginning Of this fight. but By
the time we were halfway across No
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-17

1ACPO1L VI NOlldiItOkt VA
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
or ABSECON
at Absecon
in the State of New Jersey,
at the close of business on March 5, 1917.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .......... $93,433.5 S
Securities other than U. S. bonds
(not including stocks) owned
Stock of Federal Reserve Bank
GO per cent of subscription) =. $4,000
Furniture and fixtures. 1,524.79
Net amount due from
approved reserve ag-
ents in New York,
Chicago, and st.
Net amount due from
approved reserve ag-
ents in other reserve
cities . . . . 1,Zl9.o9
= 1,7o9.53
Net amount due from banks and
bankers (other than included
in u or 20) 2,2sO.62
Outside checks and other
cash items .......... $120.12
Fractional currency,
nickels, and cents -. 577.0S
Federal Reserve notes. ....... 1000
Lawful reserve in vault and net
amount due from Federal Re-
serve Bank 1o,774,55
Total $125, 1862
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. ......... $25, 900. 90
Surplus fund .............. 2,500.00
Undivided profits .....$1,741.49
Less current expenses,
interest, and taxes
paid .............. 417.2o
- 1,324.29
Net amount due to banks and
bankers (other than included
in 20 or 3oJ 3s2.5e
Demand deposits:
Individual deposits subject to
check &C, 1914 Is
than 80 days ............. 2,5oo.o 90
Certified checks .............. 56.91
Cashier checks outstanding. -. 1924
than 80 days ............. 27,9so.84
Total demand deposits, Items
33, "a, 50, SO and 40,
. 96,739.67
loldl AlZo, 94b.0Z
State of New Jersey, County Of Atlantic, SIS
l, Roger Williams, Cashier of the above
above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
ROGER WILLIAMS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of March. 1917.
SAMUEL JOHNSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
HARRY MATTSON,
GORGE B. CONOVER,
F. FRALEY DOUGHTY,
Directors.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-18

every young man / meet who has not
enlisted. That's what | came about,
to see whether Molly would come down
to the beach with mo, We girls should
do our little share just as much rs the
men, shouldn't We, Mr.. Pollock
MOLLY certainly shan't go making
a fool OF herself on the front" replied
that gentleman emphatically, "and If
you wish to know what l think, Miss
kidlinSton, l think YOU are talking a
pack of nonsense. What good do you
suppose you are going to do by set
ting the mems backs up, ch?"
II think its perfectly horrid Of YOU"
said Molly. coming forward and step
ping, apparently 10y accident, in front
Of Brent as she did so.
My dear Molly" replied Daphne,
somewhat cattily, those whom the
cap fits may Wear it. What about
Mrs. Sandersons SOM Has he enlist
cd?"
My dear Miss Daphne" said Mr.
Pollock, don't YOU make a hloomer
over young Sanderson. Hes in the
admiralty"
"of course, how stupid Of me" re
piled Daphne. who was perfectly well
aware of the fact aud was only leading
up to what size had to say, "aud what
about you, Mr. Trent Eut ! suppose
YOU have made all your arrangements
To JOIN something already"
"ll'S really no business of yours,
Daphne said MOLLY resentfully.
Fact is, Brent has not decided vet
what hc shall join" chim"d in Mr.. FOL
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-18
Famous Nouel Revealing Ger
man Espionage System
Begins Today

presented Of
pens English
els and pywioh Harold
General
The White Feather particularly interesting this
England during the first the
Of
The ingenuity Of the
Ensnd
refused the the difficulties
patriotic in
This and
until completed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-18

! and Miss Myrtle were also convcrg-
ing toward him in the bright sunlight.
| There remained in the sitting room
, only Fraulen Schroeder. and she was
too colorless and insignificant n per-
sonality for her actions to matter
either way.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-18

Continued on Page Five.)
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
WILL GRAHAM DIES SUDDENLY

William Graham, well known citi- zen of this section, who resides in the Accident neighborhood, q short dis tanee east of here, was found dead in the toilet room of the Southern Hotel at Bentonville Tuesday night at ten o'clock. Death was due to natural causes.
 Uncle Billy, as he was more fami- liarly known was member of the pc tit jury at the present term of court in BentonVille. He was 76 years of age, and rather feeble.
 He went into the toilet rom about 8 o'clock and was not noticed after that. until his body was found by the hotel porter about ten. It Is suppos- ed that he died shortly after reaching the toilet. No inquest was held
 He is survived by his wife, two sons and two brothers who live at Lowell Two other sons, z. NJ. Jr., and Ben, re- reside at this place. and two daughters live Tn western states.
 Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Wednesday af- ternon, conducted by Rev W 1. Filed ge, pastor of the Baptist Church at this place.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
BIRk SHED

Jim Morris and wife went to Rog- CTS last Monday
 There was singing at Rev. Webb's Wednesday night
 Albert Ingram from across White River called on Miss Bonnie Morris Sunday
 Dan Davis and family spent Satur- day and Sunday with the father of the latter, Mr Gosseen of Hnidsville
 There is not much doing around in this neighborhood, only garden mak- ing and blowing. (Who could want for more-Ed)
 Rev. John Garven preached at the Shed Sunday morning and Rev, Webb Tn the evening There was a good attendance at both services.
 There was quite scare around for a few days on account of a mad-dog. Truman Blackburn finally killed the dog under Jess Cooks house.
 Milton Purvear took load of chic kens to War Eagle Monday Chic kens are still good price, be per lb. l am afraid if prices don't drop we men won't get many young flyers to eat
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
LOTS OF PEACHES
Investigation of Peach Orchards In This Section Show Plenty of Pea ches-Some Growers Ire Now Predicting . Car Shipment.

The past week has been almost ideal for this section, and the fruit trees are beginning to show forth the green buds and leaves Before long this section will be the beauty spot of the country-When the apple and peach trees are all in bloom.
 That this section will ship even more peaches than predicted last is sue, has already been decided by the majority of peach growers Of this country The past few days have d. lowed the buds to swell. and grow CTS that 5Hirsy days ago reported nc peaches are saying today that they will have q good crop. Many or chards that Ware reported to contain no peaches were investigated Sunday, and the limbs found to be well loaded with healthy buds, and in large num- bers. Some growers believe that this section will not be visited by another cold snap, and for that reason many are predicting that Springdale will ship from 75 to 85 cars of peaches the coming season.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
PATRONS DAY IN
 THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The teachers of the public schools are preparing an exhibit of the pu- pils work The work will be put on display in the several rooms, and the patrons are invited to visit the schools and inspect the work.
 The teachers will be in their res peetive rooms to explain the work and answer any and all questions.
 This day will be known as Patrons Day.
 The School Improvement Asso- eiation has decided to hold an en- terta.nment in connection with this day in the evening The entertain ment will consist of drills, songs, che ruses. and speeches by the pupils 0f the grades.
 Day aad the entesain- ment Wll De he'd Friday. March u. Come and encourage =the= children.
 Secretary.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
TIME LIMIT EXPIRED
(Fayetteville Democrat)


 The time limit has expired for the filing of proper pledges by candidates and prospective candidates to the constitutional convention. The time limit expired Wednesday and County Clerk Clem Pearson was notified of that fact Thursday by a telegram from (. (. Calvert, secretary of the state central committee The date of the primary was a few days ago set for April 14 by the state central com mittee and in order for the primary to be legal pledges must be filed not later than thirty days prior to the day of the primary.
 Those who have filed are. B H. Greenhouse, J H. McIlroy, j. E. Wal ker, H. L. Pearson and J W Baxter Three are to be nominated The gen eral election will be June 26
 George T. Lake, chairman of the county central committee. has not yet received any instructions from the state central committee, and said he will not take action until he is given instructions. It will be necess- ary for the county central commit tee to convene and call a primary and for this action to be taken after the time limit for candidates has expired. as would be necessary in this case, is unprecedented
 There Is open dissatisfaction ex- pressed on all sides by reason of the situation. For prospective candidates to be shut of is not condoned by any one and several candidates who have already complied with the law are just as free in expressing this opinion as others. The primary was arranged for i'll such hurry-up fashion that not many parties in Fayetteville, and scarcely any outside Fayetteville, knew of the call, not mentioning the necessity of complying with legal re- quirements.
 It has been suggested, and is not at all unlikely, that Washington coun- ty ignore the primary call and enter the election without a primary There was considerable sentiment fos this procedure before the primary was called and the method of it's calling has lent strength to the movement.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
Open Season Extended
". |. T. |. PROGRAM

Following is the program for the meeting of the local N C. T. U. to be held at the NJ F. Church, Monday afternoon, March 2G, at 2s3G All are cordially invited to attend the meet ing:
 Sone
 Scripture reading Mrs. Galbraith The Reform Paper, it's Place in County, Church and National Life Rev Will Piper
 Why Take the Union Signal-Mrs. Blanche Sturterant.
 Special Music.
 Influence of Moving Picture Show on the Character of Chiidren-Rev. W. l. Elledge.
 How Can We have Cleaner. Better Motion Pictures in Our Town-Rev. A. Fl. Dulaney.
 Motion Pictures. Upbuilding or De passing Mrs. H. (. Hankins.
 Discussion.
 Benediction.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
MRS. OWNBEY APPOINTED

Mrs. w. C. 0wnbey, of this place, received her formal notification of her appointment as chairman for Wash ineton county of the National Lea que for Womes's Service, Tuesday of this week She will have entire charge of the mobilization" of the women of Washington county who de- sire to lend their aid and assistance in case of war All women desir- ing to enter the service wifi write to them proper blanks for enrolment. The National League for Women's Service is a nationwide movement, and the work is divided into four clas- ses: Social and Welfare, Commissa- riat, Motor Driving and General Ser vice. 1t Is anticipated that appli- cants will desire service in the branch 10 which they are best adapted-that q stenographer will not apply for service as a Red Cross nurse-that a woman able to drive a motor ear will not apply for service as e stenogra- gher.
 Mrs Ownbev is now in charge of the enrolment Of the women of this county, and her lists and applications are forwarded to headquarters at Little Rock. and from there to nat .onal headquarters. The League has already grown to large porpor- tions, and the women of the United States are responding to the call for service in large numbers.
 If you desire to do your portion write or cal Mrs W C. Ownbey, who will give you all particulars.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
PHENIX BOUND OVER.
Family Fight Draws s10 Fine for Father, s Fine for Mother and Son Bound Over to Await Action of Grand Jury Unable to Make the sf,000 Bond.

The preliminary hearing of al the participants in the Phenix family troubles, which reached a climax in the serious fight at the home south of Springdale Wednesday of last week, was held before Justice Atwood on Monday afternoon. There were three charges in the case; The father, Henry Phenix. was charged with as saults and battery, and the mother was charged with assault and battery, and the son, Richard Phenix. was charged with assault with intent to kill
 All the eases were heard at one time, as the same evidence applied in all cases. Attorney Flowers re presented the state, and H. |. Pear son the defense
 Several witnesses testified, and from the testimony It was clearly Q case of family troubles that have been brewing for some time. The wife Of the young man sWore positively that her husband was crazy at times, and this seems to be the general op- inion.
 After hearing the evidence the Court assessed fine Of $10 and costs on the senior PheniX; fine e $5 and costs on the mother, and bound the young man over to await the action of the grand jury, fixing bond at $I GOO, which he was unable to make.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
 CROSS ROADS

Most everybody is sraying now
 Little Kenneth Plumlee Is still quite sick.
 The Sunday School is going to have an Easter program.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gulley spent last Sun day at Carl Hewitt's.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Plumlee went to Zion last Saturday and carried Miss Vivian Gates with them.
 There was surprise party at Bert Pierce's last Wednesday night, 1t be- ing his birthday. All report fine time.
 We are having good prayer meet ing at this place and all who are close enough should come Walter An drews will lead next Sunday night.
 Mr Richie of Lincoln, who owns the place that is occupied by Plumlee Brothers, is spending few days here and doing some work on the orchard.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-23
CANE HILL

Mr. and Mrs. Will Tyree have a new girl born to them the 18th inst.
 Dave Redden of Greasy Valley transacted business here Friday.
 Born 10 Nr. and Mrs. Vol Reed. the 18th inst, boy. All doing nicely.
 Leonard Yates came down from Fayetteville Friday evening They say he linked
 Rev. and Mrs Bradshaw were here Sunday afternoon. Rev. Bradshaw all5ag his regular appointment.
 Jeff DaxiasZ family Of Rhea. spent Sunday and Sunday night=Hith T. : David. his father Uncle Tom Is confined 70 a=s home now.
 II. r. Bates spent Sunday and he aad his wife Monday and Monday night with ais hrother-n-law and family. Rev J K P Crazier.
 Rev. ]. 4. Knox came home Satur- day form Cove Greek. where he had been teaching for the past school term. He reports a good school.
 Isaac Coz has traded for the star mail line from here to Lincoln, and will take charge the first of the next month. He will live at Capt. Joe McClellans.
 MT. and Mrs. Oren Dixon. and children. and Miss Williams, all of Greasy Valley, spent the day in Cane Hill, Sunday. All visiting C. J. Allen and family
 Henry Leach, Lloyd Howard, Dutch and Glenn Reed of Evansville trans acted business here Monday. They were en route to Fayetteville, where they had been on legal business.
 Miss Nellie Edmiston has been teaching at Skylight this winter. She returned home last week Her school was not quite out, but the com manity was full of measles and she decided to dismiss She taught a very successful term of school
 Sam Hodges of Fly Creek, spent Monday in Cane Hill. He left late in the afternoon with Henry Leach n Henry's car for Evansville to spend q few days He may stop at Evans vile, but We rather think he is head ed for more western city.
 I. H and L. R. Reed and 0. E. Glidewell pulled off a three cornered land deal or Skylight last week, and A. H and L. R. Reed become the own CTS of the John Freeman place. and (. E. Ghdewell that of the L. R. Reed place. They had their legal work done here
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