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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
ROBBERlES REPORTED
Ashland Citizen Says Thief Entered HI,
Room md Stole His

c. l.. OGilvie. of Ashland. reported
10 the police yesterday that a thief
had entered Il room at his home there
the night before and stolen an en-
sraVed watch. The value of the watch
was given at SEQ
Mrs. Title Cook. 7o8 North Ninth
street, reported to the police yester-
DAY that strange man entered her
nome ana was ranSacking vacant
rooms Friday night. when she appeared
lie fled and she missed nothing, she
said.
Otcy Cook. 705 North Twenty-first
street. reported to the police yesterday
that some one entered his room and
stoie S4o IN currency on FRIDAY night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
SAME PERCENTAGE OF CAIN
IS SHOWN IN CLEAR|NGs
weekly Report Shows Total OF &c.,
16S, 461, Compared With S14,-
623,S65 Last Year.
RESERVE BANK sTATEMENT
Total Amount Of Bills Discounted
land Bought for Week Was $780,
I. .O0O-Consolidated Statement for
All Twelve Banks.

Comparatively the same percentage
Of increase was shown last week by
the clearings Of Richmond's financial
institutions as have been made for the
past three months. The weekly report
OF the ClearinG-H Association.
made public yesterday afternoon shows
total ciearings for the week OF s26.-
a63,461. as compared with Sl4.623,365
for the corresponding week Of last
u.s. oear' showing an increase OF S''''s0'-
While the total amount of bills dis
counted and bought by the Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank during the week
ending with the close of business Fri
day afternoon decreased somewhat as
compared with the previous week, the
Federal institution was extremely busy.
Tho bank handled for member banks
paper aggregating s7,S64 900. and now
has. total resources of s95.91S,o00 with
,31f.6&6.o00 outstanding Federal reserve
notes.
Governor George J. Seay issued the
following statement showing the
banks condition:
Resources.
Gold coin and certificates in
vault $3.50, 900
Gold settlement fund. ....... $500. 900
Gold with foreign agencies. 1.S37,o00
Gold with Federal reserve
,Sgasent 1883,
Gold redemption fund. ....... $4,000
Total gold reserve. -. s6o,424, 900
LeEal tender notes. silver
Certificates and subsidiary
coin 200, 900
.:-ATotal reserve. $50. 624 900
Bills discounted and bought. lS,5S7,o 900
United States government Sc
eurities .................. 3.121.ooo
MunfciDal warra nno
Total earning assets. .s2lS23. 900
Cncoliected items. .......... 11,126,000
National bank notes. ........ 10000
All other resources. 275.o0o
Total resources. .ss3elS. 900
Liabilities.
Capital paid in. $4,000
Government deposits Qnclud-
Ing Liberty loan payments.
except amounts redeposited 176ss,oOo
Due to members reserve ac-
count 49,. 3s.724. 900
Duo to other Federal reserve
banks-net ............... 7.1so. 600
collection items. ........... 11,150, 900
Federal reserve notes in act
uai circulation. ........... 1856. 900
All other liabilities. $3.50. $4,000
Total liabilities. ss3. 81 S 900
Gold reserve against net deposit liza
bility. "a per cent.
Cash reserve against net deposit liza
bility. IS per cent.
Gold reserve against Federal reserve
notes In actual circulation, AZ per cent.
Federal Reserve Notcx.
issued ................. 1875, 900
On hano' ........ 609,00o
Outstanding 1886, 900
Total amount Of bills dis
counted for the week
ending Friday, July 27,
lsli...... 1864, 900
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
TOTAL RESOURCES
49,. OF INEnERAI nANIrn

WASHINGTON. July 2S-Total re-
sources OF Federal reserve banks, the
boards statement of conditions July
~. shows total s2.02I.237 900, a reduc-
ton OF approximately $4,000. 900 dur
|n6 the week The statement shows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
the work. This road will bring i'm
portant trading relations to Freds- |
ricksburg.
Child ns. Narrow E.cape.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatchl

LYNCHBURG, VA. July 2S.-Thelmn
Garrett. three-year-old child Of Look
out. w. Va. who Is visiting in the
home OF j. P. Almond. at Spout Springs.
was struck several days ago by an
eastbound passenger train which
Knocked 1t under u freight train pass
Ing on the opposite track in the oppo-
site direction. Both trains were stopped
quickly. and although the child was
under tho third car from the engine.
1t was not badly injured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-29
Fight Follow. Court ue.rinr

Because they differed in their ties.
timony in the trial Of two negro women
In Justice Maurice's court yesterday.
William Eldrfdge and Joseph Hender-
son, both colored. fought in the omen
az seventh and Hull Streets shortly
aiterWard. Honors were said TO have
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
Beautiful Home Wedding in
Philippi Section. p

A marrias e of much interest tc
the people of East, Central and
West (now Mccormick counN)
Edgefeld was tbat of Miss Lethea
Jackson of the Philippi section to
Mr.. George S. Cartledge of the Re,
hoboth section, which was solemniz,
ed at the home of the bride, on De,
cember the twenty-ffth. Quite a
number Of the near relatives and
friends of the bride and groom ware
present to witness the ceremony.
About three-thirty, the guests all
assem- bled in the parlor which was
beautifully decorated and lighted
with candles, and as the wedding
march was sounded, the bride en-
tered the room on the arm of the
groom preceded by two couples,
Miss Ethel Shenck of Edgefeld
with Mr.. Blackwell, nephew of
the groom, and Miss Cartledge,. a
niece of the groom, with MIR. Der
rick nephew of the bride.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Mr.. Baker, the pastor of
the bride. After the ceremony, the
guests were served with delightful
fruit punch.
On table in the hall, the pres
ents many and beautiful were
displayed.
Mrs. Cartledge is the daughter of
Mr.. Henry Jackson, one of the most
substantial and honored men of the
Philippi section, and the Philippi
Baptist church.
Mr.. Cartledge is one of the lead
ing citizens of the Rehoboth section
and a deacon of the Rehoboth
church, We congratulate most
heartily both the bride and the
groom upon their wise selection of
a partner for life aud wish for them
many years of happiness and useful.
ness. Before going upon a more
extended trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Cart
ledge attended several dinners in
the community given in their hon
or.
Miss Jackson was for some time
~ r. h- 49,: go .: l.
pher of the Ger, t. I%9
Cogbuin. and while in Ecsete.d
made many friends who join tn"
host, of friends made before con- .
- Ednrfeld. in wishing her Lh3 'erv
.T...i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
Delightful Birthday Party.

Friday afternoon little Miss Gertrude
Thurmond celebrated her 18th birth
day with delightful party which last
ed from four to six. She invited
number of her friends to share the
pleasures of the occasion with her. A
brighter, happier company never gath
cred in this hospitable home than were
present on this occasion. The guests
enjoyed every minute of the afternoon,
games and contests proving to be
pleasant forms of diversion. When all
gathered around the table in the dining
room the IL brightly burning candles
bespoke the age of the charming little
hostess. Refreshments We're daintily
served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
Thanks One and All.

To The Edgefeld Advertiser.
| feel that must tell you how
kind and thoughtful my people of
the old ? J Oak Grove has been to
me and family.
III addition 10 the beautiful act of
raisir.; my lazy for this and next
year, thew have pounded US By eS-
press with an abundan,e Of GOOD
things such g melis, shoulder
aud sides and other kinds. sacks O.
sugar, coffee: fou,. meal, potatoes
by the bushel. besides cann"a goods
and other things.
Now Nj. Editor, we appreciate
theae gifts of ma,e,ial thin2s. bui
we appreciate much moe tie line
spirit of my people which prompt
such thoughtful az Tue swce' st
and best things in this lie a's those
which money cannot brs-thev are
above price, and such is this. 1t
has an aroma about it beyond ex'
preston ana wish to thank them
through your paper. l wish them
all happy, prosperous new yeAr.
Nav the Lord richly bless them,
both TEN, oially and spiritually. A
happy new year 70 you also.
Cordially yours,
G. w. BusseY.
Greenwood, S. c., Dec. 25th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
Miss Sarah Collett Entertain 5
the D. A. r.

The "Old Ninety Six District
Chapter D. A. R, was delightfully."-
entertained on Wednesday after.
noon, December Goth, at the home
of Miss Sarah Collett.
Everything wore a festive ap-
pearance, and holly and Christ mas
bells gave greeting even from the
outside as we looked through the
shining windows on the scene in.
side.
A full meeting evidenced the in
terest and enthusiasm Of the mem
bers especially at this strenuous
Christmas season.
Several letters were read which
had been received by Mrs. Evans,
the Regent, and Mrs B. E. Nichol-
son read her report which showed a
very satisfactory condition of the
treasury.
The historical program was very
interesting. AS the roll was called
by the secretary, Mrs. J. w. Peak.
each member responded with very
appropriate and beautiful Christmas
wishes.
A paper of exceeding interest was
Christmas in Colonial Days" pre-
pared and read by Mrs. James r.
Cantelou, taking up the early GUS
toms and manners Of the New Eng
land, Virginia and more southern
provinces at the Christmas season.
Mrs. Belts Cantelou prepared a
very instructive and entertaining
article on Lafayette" which was
read by Mrs. P. M. Fetham, this
wonderful character in French his
tory said to have been next to
Washington in the esteem of the
American people.
Al the close of the historical pro-
gram, Miss Collett, assisted by
Misses Eloise Hart and Norma
Shannonhouse,, served very dainty
sweet course, consisting of nut jel-
ly in the American colors and white
and black fruit cake with coffee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
TRENTON NEWS.
Delightful Dance. Many Col-
lege 2 Roys and Girls. Nun
2 erope ID, ,,ss. W.O. w.
Monument Unveiled.

The dance given by the Trenton
Cotillion Club in the Wise Hall on
Christmas night was thoroughly
delightful and enjoyed by Edgefeld,
Aikere Johnston, Augusta and
Nortls Augusta. The music was
furnished bg Balk's orchestra.
Ths boys and girls who came
homesfor the holidays were, Misses
HeleR Deobie Mae, and Marie
Marsh, Marion Clarke, Loucile
Smith, Ruth and Louise Padgett,
Sabe. Miller ard Sue Mae Herlong.
MessEs Geo Day, league Hunter,
William Belts, William Bouknight
William Wise, Tom and Hem Sal
ter, Wise Roper and James Spear
man.
Miss Martha Harrison gave a
lovely party on Tuesday evening,
complimentary to her house guest,
Miss Eva Howell from Florence.
Miss. Ethel Harrison gave ser
Sundar School class a delightful
little party during the holidays.
Games and refreshments forme an
impoi mt part of the entertainment.
Miss Julia Wise gave beautiful
dining on Thursday. The guests
were Misses Pauline and Pearl Nc
Kie. and Laurie Moore. Messers
Geo and Charlie McKie, Wise Ro-
per. William Belts and Frank Tim
norman.
Mrs. Preston Campbell and her
three children from Chester have
been3recent guests of Mrs. F. ?.
Bl.tan.
Mr.. w. F. Roper from Columbia
was a much welcomed visitor in
Trenton durlng the holidays.
Those WHO entertaipei with beau
tifulpas IL, during Christmas were,
Mi.-s5 tsash SaIte": Sadie and Ruth
Lone. E he'll Harrison =; ~
Il, IS t:ti:''y .Tu,i& ;"
iio5 ani Gc,,:nre y -
d
d.: .:sssas
NJ. VS. hostess
at a 1oy. t,it.-' Of
Chris.
The hcme y. .,.,,. ~ TN C'e'ke
was ,,owa o. 10 'e young Pee
pie ON San "av ricbt and le time
h-po;lv sr:". u danc'r*.
lis. j. y Mathis compimented
ae. hus ,a," &C. cldb, The Eig
Eoa VIII. dining on 1'u" 'av.
D'n re, W.. at six: anu c,'Gs
c"io.s 2 'e,;.
TIE w. - ". rIve;l : ,e,.ui.-
fu' monamep. in C Il :'e e., cen-
e.: J OF Sr"ry' a.ctnooU TO
'le la u. Tc s.ic. Of G,'ni! :v'lIe,
The cerrro,'" W. :, vc,.' oucning
and very lut,, essive.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
North Aug asia News.
istmcs uas cor and gone and
40. that erel b ~ / ! . rner.

. 3o,.- ,Gn'.G even. W IT.
grss;s,ssime.
On school ];sill oper oa .,e-asy,
I..aa4,i7 tie second. We hope lhaS
I'll he boys and girls will ccn,irne
. do good work.
A lovely social event OF last even
ipg w53 tie infoim'' dance given
,v lii:, Louisa g.. son ltthe corn-
- CAB. Ma ic vi .d.nlshca by
Cea, ,.leu's o:c'' TT, and about fifty
vour@ ne, &c loved dancing: "a
!t,r WHICH c Czt'nan g we're sci lvcd.
Il -. f. :. anC .i;.- Mi,a' lie
A''on We -. c.al 'rohes.
NJ . ",c':ens Adams and L. J.
WIZ nos bave .e.n4n"i = Clemson
{ o'Ie.e.
NJ. r. F. Monroe h. re;urnc
home a,iar I deli; httul visit 70
hliami. FL.
Miss Lille Hamil, on OF Orange,
bura, is visiting Miss MJ'ie Spne
Mr.. and Nj. Walter Ii san will
en',l.ain AT their home "On The
Hill,' VIZ 'nesdaT evening in com
element to Miss Edith Rose"s, OF
AtlantH.
Mr.. Tibson Barnes will leave in
few weeks for Nebraska where be
will make his home.
Miss L,thea Adams spent las
week with ner sister, Mrs. 3. N.
Matthew's.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Matthews
ce.e5r,tcd their fifth anniversary or
las. Friday At their country home
All that were present he 1 delight
iul time.
Misses Fstalle Hill and Ida May
Haui,tor ave visiting Miss Hilds
Allen in Savannah.
Mr.. and Mrs. .Robelc Carter viii
ent"rt...n at tie Country Club or
Thu lay evening, in compliment
ito Miss Marie Walton, of Athens
Mrs. A ,pie lou Murray of Jer'
sey City, is spending the wlnte
months here.
MIR. Lewis Barnes Of Savannah
spent Thursday here.
Mr.. Pickeps Adams killed a tel
pound " lid goose Saturday evening
whea a drove Of about thilicen flew
over,
Ma. r. G.. Turner has returne:
home a;t.r visit to Charleston.
North Augusta was visited b.
quite a conHagration ill the earl.
houis of Sunday mol ming. A blaz
was discovered on the fifth floor j
tie vest wing Of Hampton Terrac
Ho: :, which rapidly made IFS wa
through TO the main part of th
building. Ii was soon discovele
th&L the eraud Hampton Terrac
j was doomed. Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
Resolutions on Death OF Mr.
Emn :, A :, by the Hoi rs
Gre ek NJ ona ETY..

Vine n9s u,.r c!lic'ert c. 40! tcr,
rla h,~r ;movcd frnm or' n: dst
by deatl, Oh Novenbt' q. 1916,
Where's, our 4 &C" =; sister w7s
ever re- jv 20 ta.e al active pi / III
any work fer t"e Advancement oil
religion, or for 81 e .pouil%'ng Of
the church, and
Where. she woe among one OF
our oldest ,Gen',e in years !" ser
vice, aud ia i ar,; devotion: the
object TO which Or society is p'cI-
ged. and WAS ever ie'3 ii and 10y
al to this society. as well as to Der
friends and loved ones, Therefore,
be IL resolved.
Fiisi we bcw III humble su5:uis
sicn to the will o: Him, who doeih
all things we'll. Though now all mas
be dark and drcary, some day we'll
caders,and, and
Seccad, that we offer our heaiv-
felt synp.thy to the bereaved IAN
lily, AMI ever wy S9at 'he Divine
Spirit may lit. tneir wour,'c
heart,, and point ther' II tbAt bet
ter part that shall not he e. en-
away from them. and
Third, that = blank pase in our
minute book be Dedicated aud ID
scribed TO our sls;:i s memor.r, thai
copv of these resolutions De given
TO tA.e family of the d"ciHsf /: and a
copy furnished The co,''tv papoii
for publication.
Mrs. G.. A. Wells.
Mrs. A. A. Wells.
Mrs. Jessie Grafton.
Com.
l111ooo-oNoNN~ N~N-N-N~-o~-~-~SNNSo~~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
MIR. Jackson's Loss.

Saturday uight, December %, the
residence in north Edgefield belong
ing to Mr.. w. G. Jackson was de-
stroyed by fire. 1t was occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hammond but
no one was at home at the time the
building caught. As there was 80
much noise and excitement incident
to the Christmas season the alarm
was not heard when first given,
consequently the people were late
in gathering to extinguish the fire.
The building was totally destroyed
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond saved
very little of their household ef-
feots. Mr.. Jackson had insurance
to the amount of $1,000 on the
building bu. it would require some
thing like $4,000 to replace 1t. Mr
and Mrs. Hammond had no insu
rance. The people sympatblze with
them in the loss sustained.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03

Az Nd.
Mrs. Annie Smith and daughter,
louise, sb,nt Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Whitlock of Red Hill.
Mrs. G. \. Wells made quite
flying trip to Belv derc Sunday in
her buggy, ca 'v;i.g With her Miss
Patsy Ilarhar,, u 40 Lad been spend
ing a week with Mrs. Wells.
Miss Ruth and AnRie Bell Smith
spent the Christmas holidays with
MIR. and NJ. DR.. Whitlock of Red
Hill.
Mr.. w. ~. Lnndy sr,nt Friday
nigh in the home of Mr.. and Mra-'
A. A. Wells.
Mr.. and MIS-. Walter Nicholson
spent several days with MI. Fair.
Miss Anna r ,per has returned to
her home. - spenLug most j
vial week with Hiss Flossle Lamb,
of Edgeiell.
Mrs. Walter Harris; of Belv,-
aere, 81 mt Tuesday night with Mrs.
Lille Wells, taking In the Lyon
Clark VIC tding ON Wednesday.
Mr. R,ly Ryan, who is a sales.
man for Nixon & Satcher, of Au-
gusta, came VI and spent the day
with Irmc folks.
Miss Lila ISol, r is spending some
time In Georgetown.a
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hammond are
new residing at. the home of MIR.
and Mrs. Br., ,ant, after having the
misfortune of losing their home by
fire.
Rev. P. 8. Lanham, Mrs. Henry
McKie and children dined in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Wells
ON Sunday.
Mrs. Carrie Mays spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. S. B.
Mays, going from there to Mrs. A.
A. Wells, spending some time, re-
turning home Sunday.
We wish the Advertiser happy
New Year. Horns Greek.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03

Cures old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.
The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 2Sc, SOC, $l.O0
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
OnIy One "BROMO QUlNlNE"

To get the genuine, call for full name, LAXA.
TIVE BROMo QUININE. Look for signature OF
E. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. stops
cough and headache, and works of cold 2sc'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-03
HORNS CREEK.
Quiet Holiday Season. Leap.
Year Party at Home
of Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith.

Let us all turn over new leaf,
do awaAwith our bad habits, and
live better life, for our lives are
very short and are what we make
them.
Christmas has passed off very
peacefully and quiet, with the ex-
ception of two parties.
Quite happy and jolly band Of
young girls and boys gave Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Wells a surprise party
ON Saturday night, arriving so late
that some had retired for the night
but as soon as the merry laugh and
chatter of the young people were
head there were some heartsemade
glad. ),
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Smith closed
the leap year for the young people
Friday night by giving them a
pound p'trt- which was attended by
very nice =; tie crowd Every one
seemed to enjoy themselves to the
fullest extent. Our big-hearted
supervisor, Mr.. Guss Edmunds,
joined in with the young people in
playing fishing for love, and caught
a frog, afteD which the girls drew
fer their partners and went into
supper. We feel that we can't give
due credit to the magnificent sup
per. AS we entered the large and
spacious dining room, and our eyes
fell upon the Well-flled table of
fruits, we could just imagine we
had stepped into the garden of par
adise. The visitow who attended
the party consisted of Dr.. and Mrs.
Whitlock, Miss Patsy Lanham, Mr..
James Miller, Mr.. Larl Minis, Mr..
Guss Edmunds and MIR. Earnest
Ryan.
Mr.. Claud 'iarris of Pleasant
Lane, stent several days with Mr..
Fred Mays.
an or~a PCnr - ~,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
Baraboo Boy Promoted to
Corporal at Camp Grant

Emmett r. Kauphusman, formerly
employed in the general Offices of
the Northwestern road here and now
at Camp Grant, writes as follows to
friends in Baraboo:
Camp Grant, December 9.
Dear Friends: Weather only six
below zero and wind blowing so per,
so "a fellow has to keep his overcoat
on to keep warm. At the present time
we only have "a men in our barracks.
Some have been shipped to Camp Lo-
gan, at Houston, Tex, some to Camp
Pike at Little Rock, Ark, some to
Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex, and
some to Camp Sheridan in Alabama
guess the bunch that's here will stay
until some time in January or later.
If we are able to go home for Christ
mast all will be jake with me, be-
cause we get from noon Saturday De-
cember %, until Wednesday, Deem
Der 26, 10:45 p. M, for our Christmas
vacation, so I'll have a little time to
spend in Baraboo.
| have received my commission as
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
Brother of Baraboo Man
In the Trenches in France

L. P GerOu, an engineer on the
Northwestern road, with headquarters
in Baraboo, who has three brothers
fighting for Uncle Sam, has just re,
ceived a letter from his youngest
brother, who is not yet twenty-one,
and who has been in France for sew
eral months, being among the first to
enlist and the first to be sent abroad
The letter reads in part as follows:
Paris, France, November IS.
Dear Brother: I received, your most
welcome letter and also the Durham
and l was certainly glad to hear from
you. I was in the trenches and had
hell Those large shells were burst
ing all around US, but we stuck it out
would rather meet death right there
than turn around and run. It was the
Germans that did the running instead
of us. Old Uncle Sammie has got
the stuff and sand to back him up SO
I guess the Germans will get it in the
neck.
am at the Y. NJ c.. A. writing this
letter and there is man singing "The
End of Perfect Day" Oh, yes, we
sure had perfect day. That singing
makes me think of the good old days
gone by when [ was hunting and hav-
ing good times. Now I'm here to
hunt the Germans, and believe me, I'll
get all | can.
The weather here is getting pretty
cold so I suppose we will soon see the
snow. l don't like the winter as the
cold hits me hard on account of get.
ting my feet frozen last winter, but
guess | can make it out all right
Your affectionate brother,
JOHN J. GEROUX.
Co. E, 18th Inf
A. E. F., via New York
Paris, France.