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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
Boston, Oct. a

Boston, VCt ~
To-day's Chamber of Commerce quota
tions. the price of commission merchants
to dealers, follow:
Butter-Creamery extras Ac; creamery
firsts 42d43c; creamery seconds Aa4l1sc;
ladies 3sc; renovated butter 4ic; storage
creamery extras 43Iac; storage creamery
firsts 42Qi3c.
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CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET

oo Chicago. Oct. "a.
CoRN-Dec, Sligo: May S1.1lh,
00ATs-Dec. 5s%c; May eONc.
PORk-Jan. S3S.7O.
LARD-Jan. $.l. 60.
RIBS-$2l.i7.
Cash quotations:
PORK-NominaI.
LARD--$23 90 T 24.OO.
RlBS--$?7. 81 q $500.
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BENSON.

Mrs. Margaret Sherman Walker died at
her home in the south district last Thurs
day. She was born in Chazy, N. Y. 70
years ago. the daughter Of the late Albert
G. and Margaret Honsinger Sherman.
She was married to the late E. A. Walker
about so years ago. She was edcuated in
the Granville Female Seminary when that
school was made famous by the marvel
ously brilliant Principal Hiram circuit.
Mrs. Walker is survived by a daughter.
Lillian, and three sons. all of whom live
in Benson: by one sister. Mrs. NJ. e. Will
cox also Of Benson; by two brothers, E.
II. Sherman of Benson and Albert Sher-
man of Missouri. Her funeral took place
on Sunday, the Rev. Mr.. Manning Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church officiating
DR.. II. II. Jones. c. H. Jones and their
mother, Mrs. Louise N. Jones, went to
Fair Haven Thursday in their Overland
car.-Arthur Graham and Mr. and Mrs.
w. II. Bush of the Mountain View Stock
Farm started for Columbus, Ohio. Friday
to attend the Dairymen's meeting.-The
Rev. William B. Goodman preached at
the Methodist Church last Sunday morn
ing in exchange with the pastor. the Rev.
James A. Manning.-Mrs. Emma e. New
ton. wife of DR.. S. II. Newton. of Rouses
Point and Mrs. Charles Z. Rexford of
Plattsburgh visited DIR. James p. Newton
the past week, from Friday till Sunday.
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NEW YORK LIVESTOCK.

New York, Oct. "a
BEEVES-Receipts ., 400. Steady. Steers
50 % 1880 bulls $3.50 $50: cows $4Gs
CALVES-Receipts 1900. Steady. Veals
&6@S; fed $3.50 1880: yearlings $4,000
$50; westerns S7.5O@95O.
SHEEP AND kAMBS-Receipts 1900
Steady. Sheep $7611: culis IS @ $50; lambs
$14@l7.30; culis &ll@18.
HOGS-Receipts 3,94O. Steady, at $3.50
a 1928: roughs $685.
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ORLEANS COUNTY
GREENSBORO.

On Thursday. Guy Allen and Miss
Estelia Goodrich were married by the Rev.
r. c. Hayes. at the home of the bride s
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Fred Goodrich. They
left by automobile for a few days trip
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SPOT COTTON AND FUTURES.

New York. Oct "a
Spot cotton steady. Middlinr upIands
5000 N'''"u'
Cotton futures closed: Oct. $40. 90 q 80. 90:
Dec. $2l00q05; Jan. $27.28 81; March
$27.O QO2: May $260OQ93.
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BOSTON BUTTER MARKET.

FURNISHED by the Associated Pre.s)
BUTTER-Northern 44L use: ws,,.rr
43G4hc. "es'er"
CHEEsE-New York twins. choics
24h q 25c; good 23Q23hc N''
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MORRISVILLE.

Mrs Nellie Stone. past division presi-
dent, went to johnson Tuesday evening
to inspect the local Auxiliary Of s. of w.
T. A. Smalley left Tuesday night for
Iowa, where he will purchase an express
carload of horses for the IL. A. Smalley q
Co. stables.-Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kneeland
of Swanton, who have been guests for a
few days of Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Camp
bell, returned home Tuesday evening. hav-
ing shipped their household goods to
Swanton while here.-Mrs. Il. A. Smalley
went to Swanton Wednesday to pass a
week with her daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Skinner.-Mrs.
Howard A. Skinner was given a party
Tuesday in honor of her And birthday
Mrs. Frecland Tilotson and Miss Grace
Prior went to Orleans Wednesday to at
tend the Vermont State w. c. r. U. con-
vention.-H. a. Slayton e. Co. are erecting
an addition to their store to be used for
storage of fiour.-Mrs. II. A. Smalley and
Mrs. c. c. Robinson went to Burlington
Wednesday for short stay.-A. f.
Gauthier, who has been in town since
August |, with his sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter st. John. returned We'd
nesday to his home in Tilton, n. H.-Mr.
and Mrs. Charles j. Fisk of Topsham,
who have been passing their honeymoon
with their cousins. Frank and Miss olive
Allen, left Wednesday on their return
home.
All the church bells in Morrisville were
rung for 10 minutes Sunday morning to
remind the people that it was Liberty
Sunday. Appropriate services were held
in each of the several churches.-Mrs.
Melvin Morse of Hardwlck was guest
over Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Riv-
ers-Tephiar Larivier had the misfortune
to lose 10 cows from his dairy Saturday
from black leg.-Miss Sadie L. Maynard
of Enosburg Falls was a guest over sun
day of Miss Alma Bugbee.-Fred ANS
den who has passed week with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Amsden, return
ed to Bristol. Conn, Saturday night
Miss Maud Moulton, who has passed the
summer at the Sunset Hill House. Sugar
Hill. n. H., returned home Monday eve
ming, having visited friends at Concord
N. H., and Boston en- route.-Miss Nc
Grath went Tuesday to HardwiCk to take
charge of Memorial hospital during the
absence of the regular matron.-B. b.
Blake of Eden was a visitor in town Tues
day.-Theron S. Dean of Burlington, who
delivered his illustrated lecture Tuesday
evening on 1.-THE Long Trail" was a guest
while here of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w
Mould.-Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Spaulding
have gone to North Wolcott to remain
until after the deer hunting season at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs
Nelson Reed.
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NEW YORK GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

New York. Oct. "a.
CoRN-Spot strong. No. 2 yellow $2.lOh
and No. mixed $2.Oslt C. l. f. New York.
OATS-Spot steady. Standard 88h q &c
LARD-Firm. Middle West $24. 200 "a 80
Other articles unchanged.
POTATOES AND CABBAGES-Quiet and
unchanged.
RAW sUGAR--Steady. Centrifugal $500:
moiasses dO:c; refined steady; fine granu-
lated S.35c.
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THE BURLINGTON MARKETS
Slight 1ncrease In the Price Of Pota-
toes This week.

Wednesday, Oct a. 1917
In the market this week an increase In
the wholesale price Of potatoes is noted.
Dealers have been getting s1.25 per BUSH
Ell. with. on an average, Of 81 minimum.
Accordingly. 10 cents per peck is being
asked retail
In the fruit lists. several increases are
noted. Figs are 30 and So cents. all grapes
are 20 cents. cocoanuts are Is to 20 cents.
Chestnuts have appeared in the market
and are selling for 90 cents, about double
the price asked one year ago.
In the wholesale lists lard is 25 cents,
and hogs are listed at 20 cents.
, In meats and fish no changes are made
this week.
The following prices for the market of
this week were quoted for the Free
Press by p. d. Kelley. grocer, II. E. How
ard. meat dealer. the Burlington Fish
company. the Burlington Fruit company
and the A. ID. Pease Feed company.
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WOLCOTT.

NJ u. Bullock Of Craftsbury has pur-
chased c. p. Leach's home, now occupied
by f.. A. Hall. and takes possession next
weelS.-E A. Hall has bought NJ z. Bull
locks farm and stock in Craftsbury for
5000 and taken immediate possession
Bertrand Hubbell is at home from Boston
for a short visit with his parents.-G. r.
Bickford and c. Z. Haskell were in st.
Adams Sunday.-Max Woodmansee went
Monday to Middlesex to work for C. II. s.
Stafford.-Mrs. G. r. Bickford Is In Swan
ton. called there by the serious illness OF
her mother.-Archie Richardson was at
home from Waterbury over Sunday.
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FORESTDALE.

Miss Florence Plude of Waterbury,
Conn. is visiting Miss Margie Weinle.
Mrs. Nancy Farrell of Watch Hill. r.
l.. is visiting her mother. Mrs. Philip
Nicklaw.-Mrs. Philip Bulris has re-
turned from the Mary Fletcher hospi-
tai. where she underwent an operation.
Harold Sperry of Camp Devens, Aver,
Mass. passed Sunday at w. b. Avery's.
The Ladies' Guild Of Grace Church
met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Edward King.-Ruth Whitcomb Is i'll.
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WATERVILLE.

All those who desire TO DO knitting for
the Red Cross will find yarn at Mrs. w.
p. Smilie's.-William Chandler of St.
Adams was in town the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Langdell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pearl Langdell. Mr. and Mrs. Leon
ard Langdell. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lang
dell were called to West Enosburg Sum
day to attend the funeral of Albert Page.
w. p. Smile and l.. E. Tillotson were in
Grand Isle the first of the week.-AIr. and
Mrs. Arthur Manchester and little daugh-
ter of st. Adams are visiting relatives in
town.-Mr. and Mrs. Carr OF Hardwick
are visiting their sOn.-Mrs. Almaron
Brown is visiting In Hardwick.-H. j.
Beard was at home from st. Johnsbury
over Sunday.-Merton Mann of st. Johns
bury visited in town over Sunday.-Dr.
and Mrs. G. b. Maurice and Albert Rob-
erts visited Mrs. Roberts In Waterbury
Sunday.-Mrs. Della Taylor visited her
sister. Mrs. Howard Thomas. in st. Johns
bury. last week.
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HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
CONTINUED from psge three.)

of Lodi, Cal, who are guests of her
sister, Mrs. f. II. Smith. They were the
recipients of many gifts. including a
purse of gold from friends in California.
A dam is being built in Brewster river
under the auspices of Mr.. Wheelock and
the Boys Athletic association to provide
a skating rink for this winter.-Prepara-
tons are under way for a Halloween en-
tertainment and promenade to be held in
Woodman's hall october 81. 1t is given
by the Jacksonville Junior high school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
DERBY.

y. Rowel is able to sit up some this
Week.-Mrs. Emile Taylor, who was sick
last week. is much better.-Frank Niles
and wife were visitors at his fathers, A.
p. Niles. last week-Lester Cleveland has
returned from Whitefeld. n. H.. where
he was employed at the Mountain View
House
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LOWELL.

Frank L. Martin was instantly killed
Saturday forenoon by a tree, which he
had cut down, falling on him. Mr. Mar
tin was running to get out of reach of the
tree when he stumbled and fell. the tree
striking him on his head and neck in
such manner that he was instantly kill
ed The funeral was held Tuesday at his
late home. He Is survived by his wife
and father-in-law.-Mrs. Peter Gardner
spent the weekend in North Troy.-Mr.
and Mrs f. S. Murphy are parents of a
son, born October 21.-Mr. and Mrs. l.. B.
Wellman of Newport spent a few days
last week with Mrs. Welman's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. V. NJ. Parker.-Israel Syl-
vester broke his right arm Tuesday by
falling.-A number from this town went
to Newport Thursday to attend the war
convention held there.--Mrs. A. p. Sweet
and Mrs. Il. w. Lynch were visitors in
Morrisville Thursday.-Arthur Taylor has
moved to South Newport, where he has
bought large farm. His father-in-law,
Levi Tatro, has accompanied him and
will work for him.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
German and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ger
main of Montgomery Center were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Diette last
week.
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WESTFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Miller started
Monday for a visit to relatives in SPRING
field and Boston, Mass.-Next Sunday
morning Albert Laing of Burlington will
give an address in the Congregational
Church and in the evening at Troy. There
will be special music violin and Cello
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ II. Burbidge. accompan-
led by Mrs. w. d. Bell and Mrs. Lillian
Wright. motored to Eden last Thursday
to call on Mrs. Roy Shattuck.-Last Sat-
urday o. w. Bailey and family, accom-
panied by Mrs. Drown and two children,
motored to Newport for the day. also Fred
Curtis and family and Mrs. Dayton Hard
ing.-Last Saturday Mrs. II. o. Miller. her
son, Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Albro Hunt and
Miss Ruby Calkins went to Waterbury
for the week-end.-Monday Mrs. w. d.
| Bell and Miss Iona Hitchcock were with
| their cousin at Newport Center.-The
Red Cross met Wednesday afternoon
| with Mrs. Luther Reed. This society has
| sent off a large amount of work for the
| size of the society. The young girls and
| lads have just completed an afghan
Clarence Benware member of Battery r.
800, F. A., Camp Devens. writes he is well
and that the work is not too hard, but
naturally is rather lonesome.
| The remains of Mrs. Charles Bower
| were brought here from Springfield
Monday night and taken to the
Catholic Church Tuesday morning the
| funeral services were held at the
church and interment was made in the
| Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Bower formerly
! lived in town and had made her home here
for many years, going to Springfield about
| II year ago to remain with her daughter.
Mrs. Bower had reached the age of 79
years. She is survived by a large family.
Alfred Bower of Randolph Center is her
son.-Miss Jennie Bell of East Hardwicli
arrived Tuesday to be the guest of Mrs.
L. II. Mason for a few days.-Mrs c. E.
| Lazelle. who suffered injuries when she
fell downstairs last week, is at the home
of her sister. Mrs. j. J. Stimets, where she
is improving. and hopes to be able to be
at her place at the cashiers desk at the
| Half Century store nexf week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25

NEW MODELS in dark stripes and other novelty silks
styles for with autumn and winter suits Value $575
FLESH CEORCETTE CREPE BL OUSES. a new style that
will quickly prove its desirabity value $3.50.
price $3.50.
of design. Shown in white and flesh color only:
actual value $7OO price $3.50
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
QUOTATIONS on BUTTEh

Continued on page sikh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25
F. D. ABERNETHY
The Head of Church Street.
Do Not Delay
Buy a Liberty Bond
and Buy it To-day

If you do not know just where to find
these Bonds; then come direct to this store.
We have supply of the smaller denomina-
tons ready for immediate delivery. Apply
to any salesperson on any of the floors and
the Liberty Bond" will be delivered as any
merchandise would be that you might
select.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-08-02
State of Ohio. City of Toledo,
Plans and Estimates Furnished

Lucas County, sS' Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of To- ledo. County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev- cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CTJRE,
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
 (SeaD A. W. GLEASON
 Notary Pubic. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Halra Family Pills TOT constipation
The St. Johns herald., 1917-08-02
State of Arizona
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
 Notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona has filed in this office its School Indemnity Land Selection, List No. 769, Serial No. 035694, applying to select, as in- demnity, the following described lands, towit::
 List No. 769, Serial No. O35694::- In T. 9 N, R. 27 E.: All Sec. 35.
 (All in c. 6 s. R. M.)
 During the five weeks period of publication of this notice, or any time thereafter, and before final approval and certifcation, this office will receive protests or con tests as to any of the tracts ap- piled for and transmit the same to the General Land Office. Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, July Is, 1917.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-08-02

OFFICIAL PAPER OF APACHE COUNTY
The St. Johns herald., 1917-08-02

Whiting saw mill, Ozark Ice cream parlor, Ice house, Chap man lime kiln.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09
Dolores River Items.

Mrs. Carl Scharnhorst had a narrow
escape Sunday evening near the No.
2 ditch bridge when her horse became
frightened by the light of an approach
ing car throwing her out and scatter
ing buggy and pieces for quite dis
tance. Mrs. Scharnhorst suffered q
sprained ankle and her face was badly
scratched. Chas. johnson took her
home in his car
Mrs. Burt Parker is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Josephine Lewis of Denver,
this week.
Mrs. Ella Biggs of Pagosa Springs,
visited with Mrs Will Ritter last Sat-
urday and Sunday
Mrs. Harold Orr called in DIR. John
son Monday morning for her baby.
Glad to report he is some better now.
Will Ritter loaded out his lambs
Sunday after quite time of waiting
for cars.
Ben Millard came down Saturday
evening from Stoner and on Sunday
took Mrs. Matt Hammond, Irene and
Howard home with him to spend the
day.
Ridgway Kermode has bought a
ranch and a team down in the valley
expects to go to farming in the spring
and do his bit as an agricultural soldier.
Mrs. M. Jackson entertained in honor
of her sister. Mrs. Huth. last week {:
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave McCluer and fam
lily, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lonnie Moore, Mrs. Paul Akin,
Mrs. James MAR, Andrew Majors and
Chas. Make of Yellow Jacket. Mrs.
Huth left for Denver Saturday.
Roy Pople and sister. Josie. of Trim
iday. are visiting Mrs. John Claflin.
They are on their way to Arizona and
stopped for repairs.
Glad to report Mrs. Callie Morgan is
getting along fine and will start home
the last of this week.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09
cahone Items.


Bert Ballanger left last Monday for
business in Denver.
C. C. Turner purchased IA head of
fine heifers last week from Matt Ham
mond near Dolores.
Arthur Hawk from Lewis is on his
ranch for . few days again while Mrs.
Hawk and children are spending few
days at Lewis.
The Nicely Bros. left last week for
the valley to make up lot Of apple
cider.
Nearly every one in the neighbor-
hood are through digging potatoes and
report good crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waymon from Sand
stone spent Sunday with C. S. Fink
and family.
A good rain is needed to finish up the
fall blowing.
s. C. Fink has purchased pony from
Bert Ballanger lately and is riding now
u days instead of walking.
Lloyd Turner is working for AL Rust
in Dolores.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will b
pleased to learn that there Ii at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages. and
that IL catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture In doing Its work. The proprie-
tors have 10 much faith In the curative
powers OF Hairs Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that II falls to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials.
address; +. ]. CHENEY q CO. Toledo,
Ohio. Bold BY all Druggists. 7sc.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09
Town Trustees Meet.

A called meeting of the board of
trustees of the Town of Dolores was
held in the Town hall Wednesday even
ing. Trustees Exon and Brumley
were absent. Aside from the allowing
of bills the important business trans
acted was the entering into of a con-
tract with the NlHsouri Valley Bridge
& Iron Company for the erection of
an additional 69-foot span of steel
bridge at the south end of the present
structure on Fourth street. the making
of the levy for the 1918 taxes, and the
passing of the annual appropriation
ordinance and an ordinance governing
the handling and parking of automo-
biles and motor driven vehicles. The
tax levy was raised ten mills over this
year. This years levy being Is mills
and next years will be 25 mills The
treasurer's report showed ver$8, 900. 90
on hand.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09

Notes Of Settlement with ,Contraesos.
Notice is hereby given that the
board of directors of school district No.
s. Montezuma county, Colorado. will
make payment, of whatever is due on
a certain contract between said board
and A. C. Corbett. for the building of
an addition to the Lebanon school
house, on November Is, 1917. And
that claimants to sums are owing for
labor performed or material furnished
under said contract, may file with the
secretary of the board their claims
therefor as provided by law.
By order of the Board of Directors
w. L. GLENN, Secretary.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09
$500 ior A Paker.

Hiram Canfield of Arriola, came to
town Monday and brought with him a
dressed hog that weighed s75 pounds.
He sold it at the o. X. Meat Market
for 20 cents a pound. Seventy-five
dollars for one hog isn't bad. The
farmer that grows corn and hogs in
this country will not go far wrong even
il this is no corn country.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09

Married Wednesday morning, Novem-
Der Z, at Cortez. Miss Glendora Ander-
son and Mr.. Charles Ross. Miss
Anderson's home is in Mancos but she
has been employed at the Boston Lunch
rooms in this place for some time. Mr..
Ross is from Denver and came here q
few weeks ago to help the plasterers
on the new school building. 1t was q
case Of love at first sight, and, the
school job being finished Tuesday, they
went to Cortez Wednesday morning.
were married and left on the noon
train for Denver.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09

Miss Nellie G. Mum and Mr.. George
A. Thomas were married in Durango
Sunday, November 4. l. w. Thomas,
brother of the groom. and Miss Elda
Pratt accompanied the contracting
parties to Durango Saturday and were
witnesses to the ceremony. The newly
weds grew to manhood and womanhood
in this vicinity and are most estimable
young people. The Star joins their
many friends in wishing them long
and happy married life.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-09
The Star at the Front.
Somewhere in France
October Il, 1917.

Ar. Chss. Bear,
Dear Sir:
y. am taking this opportunity to ex-
press my approval of your paper, you
cannot realize what satisfaction it is
until you have had the experience. I'll
N you what, when the papers arrive
hgfe, which is very irregular. the boys
all congregate around as through it
was a very interesting scrap on the
city streets. suppose am the only
man in France which is getting your
paper for the pleasure of which am
indebted to some friends at Dunton.
Only why don't you put the names of
the boys who are called to duty in.
l enlisted in May, the 18th, and started
to France the 18th of July, we were in
training in Chicago for weeks. Went
through London in the Famous Parade
on August Is, we sure had = good time
in London, of course the march was a
little strenous but the rest of the
time was all ours. While we liked
England land I'll tell you it is the most
beautiful country l ever say) we like
France ever so much better. Lots of
excitement; aroplane fights and some
ourselves. We are trying to do our
little bit for the stars and strips, and
to show it we have been on active SER
vice for a month, absolutely the first
to start and hope the last to quit.
Would like if you have any old maga-
zines to send them to US as we are
rather short on reading material. The
people here appreciate the American
spirit shown and we are confident that
the war will soon draw to a conclu-
sion. If there is any commission you
wish me to perform before return
kindly let me know and will be glad to
do SO. With kindest regards to all I
am Respectfully yours,
Private Thos. A. J. Gilbert.
Co. B. l3 engineers(R. W
A. E. F. via New York.