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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-17

Wall-board, in strips 80 and As inch
es wide; 6, Z, s, 9. 10 and IL feet long.
Can often be used in place of lumber
also takes place of plaster. Boone Co.
Lumber Co.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-17

Wall-bOari. in strips 80 and As inch
es wide; 6, I, s. 8, 10 and II feet long.
Can often be used in place of lumber
also takes place of plaster. Boone Co.
Lumber Co.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-17

Brick for sale. Boone Co. Lumber Co.
The herald., 1918-05-09
FAREWELL DANCE.

On last Tuesday night a farewell
dance was rendered Mr.. Oscar Mar
cour at the X. of c. Hall, the oc-
casion being his departure for the
training camp at Waco, Tex. Dainty
refreshments were SERVED through
out the evening and everyone pres
ent had a most enjoyable time.
Those present were: Misses Irma
Tufts, Maud Allen, Nirma keenan,,
Adless and Ora Scioneaux, Alice
Dilzell, zelda and Vivian Leblanc,
Katie Spence, Mae Lowe, Alice
Langford, Alma Gerretts, Renette
Kennair and Eula Sadler; Messrs.
Joe Bailey. Vincent Louie, Vallery
Barras, Alvin Dupuis, Albert Lang
ford, Roland Horn, Alvin Mckinney,
John Spence, Raymond Curren, Joe
Orlesch Cornell and Emmett Hardy,
Edwin and Chas. Stacy, Wallace,
Harold and Milton Marcour, Ernest
Bruno, Seldom Talbot, Fulton Cor
bett. Mr.. and Mrs. o. Marcour and
Many others. The jolly crowd was
chaperoned by Mrs. w. F. Spence
and Mrs. Nichols.
The herald., 1918-05-09
DELIGHTFUL DANCE

On Friday, May list, a most en-
joyable reception was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. A
Brauner, in Pacific Ave, in honor of
their daughter, Miss May o. Brau-
ner, and of Mr.. Edmund c. Moore
both of whom were graduated in
stenography in Evening School No
3 last week. They successfully COM
pleted the course in six months.
The evening was most enjoyably
spent in dancing, singing and play
ing games. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Those present were Misses Herbert
Malain, Vic Hymel. Ruth Brauner,
Belle Hotard. Anna May Brechtel,
Marion Harris, Vera Moran, Anna
Smith, Alice O'DOnnell, Irene Nolan,
LeOna Nolan, Mildred and May o.
Brauner; Messrs. Edmund c. Moore.
George Gilbert, Russell Moran, Ray
mOnd Curren, A. Buras, Vernon Mil
Ter, VIM. Peterson, Joseph A. Brau-
ner, 4. Ose, C. Langston, j. Castro
giovanni and Christian Brauner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. George and Mr.
and Mrs. Jos. Brauner.
The herald., 1918-05-09
Confessions
Of GernlarlH;ss
DeSerter ~.
Written BY Pfussan Offficer3as r. ih!SysssS
Who Participated in the Ra0ag- II z3sses.xS&i.'
ing and PALagmg of Belgium, E3=$e. go

before the French found out what had
happened our troops had occupied the
opposite bank and established them
selves firmly there.
The French artillery and infantry
now opened a terrible fire on the pom
toOns. Our units, which had defended
the pOntOonS, were relieved and re-
placed by infantry. | was made
leader In the pOntOon and with four
men at the paddle and IS infantrymen
as a crew, we started our first cross
Ing In n veritable hail of shell, but
with only one minor casualty, we
reached the opposite bank. A COM
rade took my place at the steering
gear. On the return trip, our pom
tOon was struck by bullets but fOrtu-
nately above the water line. All about
us the pontOonS crossed, several In
sinking condition. The men who
manned them, all of whom could swim,
tried to swim to the bank, but many
infantrymen were drowned.
We landed, and took new pontOon,
which, by a superhuman effort, we
managed to get across the river sec
ond time. This time we arrived with
two dead and one wounded infantry
man. Long before we reached the
bank the infantrymen jumped into the
shallow water and waded TO land.
The herald., 1918-05-09
NATURAL GAS IN
BACK YARD
Frank Braai Has His Own
Gas Wells

1t occurred to Mr.. Frank Braai a
few weeks ago that if gas was found
in the city at the Young Mems Gym
nastic Club and also several other
places in Algiers he was sure that
he could have his own we'll in his
own yard and with this idea in view
and with the help of Mr.. G. H. Hes
sic the geologist who has charge of
digging the big wells below Algiers
they went to work and drove a small
we'll with one half inch pipe.
The first hole produced a small
flow of gas at about fifty-five feet
but in trying to place the casing in
this hole the gas was lost and a
subsequent hole was drilled a short
distance from there, going down
about seventy-eight feet and again
striking gas. More success was had
however with this hole, the casing
was put down and a small flow of
gas is now coming from the hole.
After the gas in the second hole was
brought in they bailed the water
from the first hole and also receiv-
ing a supply of gas from this hole.
Mr.. Braai has inverted tunnels
over both of these holes and to any
one skeptical regarding the gas he
has on his premises, may be con-
WINGED by touching a match to either
one of the tunnels.
While the amount or gas at pres
ent flowing from these holes is not
sufficient for commercial purposes,
efforts will be made by Mr.. Braai to
drill another hole and go down a
sufficient depth to secure an ade-
quate supply for commercial use.
1t is known that there are several
wells already in this neighborhood,
one on the Kass place in Melon
oghville and several in the vicinity
of the drainage station in Whitney
Avenue
Mr.. John Pierce, living near the
drainage station. in digging a foun-
dation for his residence a few weeks
ago also struck a flow of gas of a
sufficient quantity to be of actual
service to him. Mr.. Pierce has en-
cased the hole and is now using the
flame for heating and such cooking
as can be done outside.
These indications certainly show
that there is a plentiful supply of
gas under New Orleans, but whether
or not it is mineral or vegetable gas
has not finally been decided to the
satinsfaction of all concerned.
The Gulf Development Company
who are digging the third big well
below Algiers feel confident that
they will strike the big flow within
short time.
The indications they have had for
gas and oil has inspired them to
get more capital to put into these
holes.
The herald., 1918-05-09
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY.

On last Sunday evening, Joe
Campbell celebrated the seventh an
niversary of his birth at the home of
his parents in Seguin st.
Games of all kinds were played
and dancing was INDUCED in. Mas
ter Joe received many pretty pres
ents from his little friends. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Those present were: Joycelyn and
Katherine Brown, Ruth Treadaway.
Elsie Adams, Ruth Borne, Viola
Luft. Rose Mary Dermity, Macede-
lion Holton, Muriel Lucas, Marguer-
lite Spahr, Bill, Vim and Bert Short.
Stanley, Henry and Merlin Brown,
Lawrence Dermity, Joe and Xavier
Ellis, Geo. Zatarain, Peter Dassinger.
Chas. Terrebone, Marion McGarry,
Bud Borne, Buster Treadaway, Lee
ander BoudreauX and Roy Luft.
Mesdames c. Terrebone, w. Ellis, F.
Berthelot, VI. Tierney and Campbell.
Misses Lille and Alice Holton and
Anna Mae Tierney, Mr.. Tom Sphar.
The herald., 1918-05-09

With the two dead left in the boat, we
turned around. Our crew ached as a
result of the continuous rowing and
their hands were soon covered by bis
tiers, but nevertheless we had to row
on. There was no rest.
When we were 20 meters from the
bank, our pontoon was hit below the
water line by several bullets. When
the bullets struck our boat they made
only tiny hole, but as II emerged on
the bottom, 1t tore an opening as large
as a plate. AS result our pOntOOn
settled rapidly and there was nothing
else for us to do except to jump into
the icy water and swim. Hardly had
we left the boat w 1t sank, but we
all reached the other bank safe for the
moment
In spite OF our wet clothing we had
to take new boat at once, and with
our blistered hands had to man the
oars again. In the middle of the river
we collided with another boat. This
boat had lost its pilot and two rowers.
1t rammed us and our pontoon tipped
over and IS infantrymen and one men,
Der of the crew were thrown into the
water. We were saved along with
four men from the other pOntoon and
taken to the left bank. Hardly had
we landed before we were ordered to
take over a pontoon loaded with am
munition.
About five more times we crossed
the Mouse. Meanwhile day broke
and then a terrible battle developed
between the troops which had crossed
and the French. The Germans had the
best in this encounter because they
ould not be shelled by the French ar
illery.
We were given a short rest and lay
our water-soaked clothing in an old
abandoned trench shivering with cold.
Dur hands were swollen TO twice their
FORMAL size. They panied so greatly
hat we could not hold bottle TO our
fps. 1t was terrible sight to see
Toung and strong men lying on the
ground helpless and broken.
hlltT u sHOTl rest We NCAC ViNNASN
% seek for wounded in the burning
houses but we did not find many. for
most Of those who had been badly
wounded and unable TO save them
selves, were burned to death. Only
the buttons of their uniforms and their
weapons indicated to IS to which side
they had belonged.
In some cases, there were not even
these vestiges. Only little heap OF
ashes within the ruins Of house, was
all that was left Of whole families for
whole streets. During the search mos
OF us behaved as If we had not ia
part in the terrible events OF Tn
hour. as II we had not seen tn
CONTINUED on page %
The herald., 1918-05-09
THE BLUE JACKET TERPSICHOR-
Fan CLUB.

The dance given by the Blue Jack
ct Terpsichorean Club at the Avenue
Dancing Academy, Saturday, May
4th, was voted a success by all who
were present.
1t will be remembered that this
club has been giving dances since
last year and that they have al
ways been up to the standard of what
a dance should be.
Too much cannot be said of the
management in behalf of it's efforts
to make this dance a social centre
for the best people of Algiers, New
Orleans and the Naval Station.
The Club will hold its weekly
dance this coming Saturday, May
18th from s P. NJ. to II P. NJ. sharp
and it is hoped that all who in the
past have given their support will
be present at this and all future
dances.
The herald., 1918-05-09
REUNITED AFTER
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Mr.. Michael Ruddy of Wilkes
barre, Pa, private in the service of
Uncle Sam and now stationed at
Jackson MBarracks, enjoyed a week
end stay at the home of Mrs. w. H.
Harvey, as the guest of his cousin.
Mr.. c. Gonzales. This was the first
time they had met in twenty-five
years.
Mr.. Rudy and Mr.. Gonzales were
but three years of age when their
parents removed to different locali-
ties, one going TO New York and the
other to Florida. They were both
very happy to see each other.
The herald., 1918-05-09
ENJOYABLE RECEPTION

A most enjoyable reception was
given last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. c. Bonner in Opelousas
Ave. in honor of Sergeant VI. +. Don
ner, who is here on furlough.
The house was beautifully deco
rated, the color scheme being red,
white. and blue. Christians Band
furnished music for the dancing and
a most enjoyable evening was spent.
Those present were Misses A. Men
endez, /. Hopper, c. Nelson, A. John
son, ID. Meyers, E. Gerrets, +. Mey-
ers, V. Brodtman, +. Borne, S.
Schroth, Z. Quinn. r. Gates, n. Fab
ares, c. Wilson, NJ. Barosse, E. Oh
royd, T. Rooney, n. Weber, E. Suth-
erland, X. Lauman, l.. Schroeder, f..
Mitchell. H. Malain, E. Bonner, A.
d. Sadler. o. and l.. easier, A. NJ.
Brechtel, Mr.. Dwyer, I. Mahoney and
A. Loyola, Messrs. A. Gaienne, H.
Umbach, G and X. Barrett. w. John
son, R. Reaney, J. Pujol, Ed. Borne.
F. V. Sierra, H. Quinn, r. Schaffer,
A. ]. and y. F. Bonner, o. Lind
quist, A. Brodtman, j. Powers, j.
Martiney. T. Florsak, C. easier. l..
l.. and NJ. w. Bonner, Sergt. A. Nor
man, of Camp Pike. Sergeant VI. E.
Bonner, Sergeant Siebert, Sergeant
bonner and Private Robt. Lestov
Sergeant and Mrs. F. Ritter, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. j. Morrison, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. Sicily. Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Meyers. Mrs.
B. w. Borne, Mrs. Ed. Trundell, Mr..
and Mrs. L V. Sierra and baby, H.
Lolita and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Don
ner
The herald., 1918-05-09
\ CONTEMPTIBLE PRACTICE.

1t has been learned that the in
spectors of the local electric light
company have recently discovered, in
several premises, attachments con-
nected to the electric wires by means
of which current could be used with
out it being properly metered.
The willful use of such a. device,
with intent to defraud, is nothing
less than petty thievery, and it is
the more contemplate at the pres
ent time when electricity is one of
the few things that has not increased
in price, and when the electric COM
panies, everywhere, are having diff
ficulties in meeting the higher costs
of materials and labor.
The value of the electricity which
can be diverted by one consumer
before the irregularity is discovered
is small as a rule, but the damage
to meters and other apparatus is
serious and expensive to the COM
pany; and it is remarkable that any
one will take the risk of exposure
and penalty in order to mulct an
electric company out of a trifling
value.
There is a State Law which makes
it a misdemeanor to divert electric
current with intent to waste or use
it without paying for it. which is
punishable by fine of fifty dollars
and Imprisonment for three months;
and in the circumstances, it is not
at all surprising to learn that the
electric company has decided to
prosecute to the fullest extent of the
law all similar cases that come to
their knowledge hereafter for their
own protection.
The herald., 1918-05-09

Consolation, Miss Clara Richards
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs S. Boylan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Walter have
taken up their residence in La
vergne St.
Misses Emma George and Marvel
Walters returned from Morgna City,
after spending a few days with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Fred G. Luft of Seguin ST.,
who was operated on at Hotel Dieu
last Thursday by Drs. King and
Weaver, is getting along nicely.
Mr.. Chas. F. Rihner of Camp
Beauregard was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. p. ]. Rihner last Monday.
The Once-a-Month Five Hundred
Euchre Club met at the home of Mrs.
S. Boylan last week. The success
full players were Mrs. j. McCloskey
playing for Miss c. Richards, Mrs.
Gerrets playing for Mrs. o. Aycock
and Mrs. r. Williams. The conso-
lation fell to the lot of Mrs. l.. NJ
Brooks. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Bucholz.
The Friday Night Euchre Club
met at the home of Mrs. In Brooks
last week. The successful players
were Mrs Collins, Mrs. Neff and
Mrs. c. Hoffstetter. The consola-
ton was won by Mrs. Chas. Gerrett
The next meeting will take place at
the home of Mrs. Curren.
Mrs. L. Brooks and little niece
Glen Boylan left last night for Gal
weston, Tex.
The Saturday Night Euchre Club
met at the home of Mrs. l.. DeLaup
The successful players were Mrs. L.
F. Gisch and Mrs. ]. Gerretts. The
consolation was won by Mrs. Gisch
The Fifth District War Saving
Stamp Five Hundred Euchre Club
met at the X. of c. Hall Tuesday
night, Mrs. o. Aycock entertaining
The successful players were Mrs. L.
DeLaup, Mrs. j. Gerretts. Mrs. j.
McCloskey, Mrs. c. Lagarde playing
for her mother and Mrs. o. Aycock
Mrs. Broussard will entertain at
the next meeting which will be held
on the first Tuesday in June at the
X. of c. Hall.
Mrs. ]. n. McNeely and son, Nor
ris, of Covington, La, arrived here
last Wednesday, the occasion being
the confirmation of Norris. They
spent a few days with her sister,
Mrs. W. p. Salathe.
Mrs. H. Lecourt and daughter-in-
law and two children returned from
Covington after spending a while,
the guests of Mrs. Strain.
Miss Olga McNeely of Covington,
La, is spending a week here the
guest of Miss Alva Salathe.
Mr.. Sam Tranchina left last We'd
nesday for the training camp at
Waco, Texas.
Mr.. j. Barrels of Seguin street.
spent the weekend at Jesuit Bend
with his parents.
Rev. c. T. Johnson of Grace Bap-
fist Church will preach at the Bap-
fist services Sunday at Pythian Hall
Everybody is invited to attend these
services.
The herald., 1918-05-09
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining at Station A, New Or
leans, La, Postoffice, Thursday,
May 9, 1918:
Men
John j. Abrams, Aug. Bernard, j.
P. Fisher, Octave Franklin, Noue
Louis NJ.
Women
Mrs. Alice Armand, Viola Brooke,
Stella Cook (2), Ruther Jones, Lau-
rice Moore, Amelia Palmisano, Bes-
sic Redmon, Myrtle Smith, Beatrice
Stokes. Carrie Thou, Alice Wagner,
Mrs. E. Whalen.
Charles Janvier, Postmaster.
Jos. W. Daniels, Supt.
The herald., 1918-05-09
DUGAN PIANO co. TO INSTALL
3OO-CAPACITY CONCERT HALL

A concert hall large enough to
seat 800 people will be opened by
the Dugan Piano Company, GA
Canal street, when the firm moves
to it's new quarters at 540-542 Ba-
rome street, June /. This move is
necessitated because the firms bust
ness has outgrown it's present quar-
ters. Sound-proof player and talk
ing machine rooms will be provided
in the company's new quarters, and
the fixtures will be modern in every
respect.
The herald., 1918-05-09
KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN EN-.
JOY DAY AT CITY PARK.

On Monday morning, the children
of the Belleville Kindergarten, en-
joyed a day at City Park. The
children under the care of their eff
ficient teachers, Misses Ruth Petit
grove and Adelaide Giblin, left the
school early and with their little
charges proceeded to the park, where
an educational day was spent. The
little ones were given talks about the
points of interest in the park, in
Guiding the animals, the flying
horses, the band stand and the diff
ferent flowers, etc. Each tot
brought her lunch and to say that
they enjoyed themselves would ex-
press it too mildly.
The herald., 1918-05-09
CONDUCTORS TO MEET IN
ALGIERS.

Algiers Division No. 3S3, Order of
Railway Conductors, will hold their
meetings at Pythian Hall in Algiers
now. The meetings were formerly
held at Lafayette, La. but the domi-
Gle has been changed to Algiers.
Division No. 3S3 is composed of
Southern Pacific conductors, of which
Mr.. ]. ]. Vanderlinden is secretary
treasurer.
The herald., 1918-05-09
TO TAKE PART IN FESTIVAL.

The following girls from the AL
giers Fairgrounds will take part in
the May pole dance, at the st. Roch
May Day Festival next Sunday: Err
nestine Stockfleth, Olivia Bowers,
Doris Aycock, Alice Comisky, Evelyn
Cross, Ruth Rhiner, Gladys Meyer,
Hannah Glucksman. Rosie Wiener,
Ida Burmaster, Elsie Hansel, Mamie
Faith, Inez Wagner, Florence Nc
Cord.
Alice McCloskey will give an exhi-
bition of fancy dancing. The AL
giers children will be accompanied
by Miss Grace Lennox, supervisor OF
the playground.
The herald., 1918-05-09
THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

Troop 30 met last Tuesday, April
30, with a good attendance. The
subject most discussed was that of
the selling of Liberty Bonds.
During the past week, the Scouts
made a house-to-house canvass SELL
ing Liberty Bonds, which was quite
successful.
The Flying Eagle Patrol is re-
quested to meet every Saturday
evening at Z o'clock at the Alham-
bra building.
The boys are selling vegetables
from their garden which is doing
nicely.
The herald., 1918-05-09
GIRL SCOUT NEWS.

Frances Sadler and Rudolph Fren-
gel were visitors to the Scout meet
ing last Saturday.
We are glad to know that Miss
Eudora Walters is off the sick list
and so sorry to learn that Miss Rita
Yuratich is sick.
Girl Scouts will hike to City Park
Saturday to attend the Episcopal
picnic.
The herald., 1918-05-09
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Rebecca Wallace, negress, 40
years old, of 1914 Teche street, at
tempted suicide at Sis Sunday night
by swallowing poison. She was
sent to the hospital.
The herald., 1918-05-09
FIRE.

Fire of unascertained origin dam
aged the building, S21 AliX street,
to the extent of $500 and destroyed
the contents. valued at $50, Sun
day night at 9:15. The building is
owned by H. Martinez and occupied
as a laundry by Lee Long, a Chinese.
The herald., 1918-05-09

pontoons by new ones. We began this
difficult task as soon as the artillery
fire let up. Hardly had we begun 1t
again when a salvO struck and greatly
damaged the bridge. Fortunately we
had no losses. We were now ordered
to retire, and after half hour begin
anew. The enemy's searchlights were
now dark. We brought about ten pom
toons up without interference and then
we were suddenly bombarded again.
We had attracted the attention Of the
enemy's patrol.
Several batteries now opened fire on
us at one time and after ten minutes
the entire work was only pile Of
wreckage. Two more men were killed.
The order now came to retire. Eight
men were detailed to attend to the
dead and wounded and we were taken
out Of this danger zone. After we
marched about two kilometers up the
river. we were halted, and discovered
that the corps bridge train was In
place. We were told that we would
get the bridge ready on land. Sections
consisting Of two pontoons each were
firmly fastened together. equipped with
anchors, everything else MADE ready
and then put in the water. The loca-
ton for the bridge was indicated to
US and we rode with all our might
down to the bridge position. The en-
envy did not see through these tactics
and did not interfere. so that all the
parts reached the position in a very
short time. where they were fastened
together. In less than twenty min
utes the bridge was completed and
the infantry stormed over 1t.
The bridge was covered with straw
in order to dull the noise Of the troop
movements. At the same time, at diff
ferent places. transports with pontoons
were assisting the army to cross and
The herald., 1918-05-09

CONTINUED on page 81
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16

"A committee was appointed to
represent the county board and aid
in the furnishing Of Christmas
parcels to soldiers across the seas.
The board took action in the
matter Of the prevalence of influ
enza and committee on health
was appointed to promptly make
an investigation of the status of
the influenza epidemic within the
county, to secure the services of a
capable and reliable nurse to aid
and advise in the proper care of
patients, and to take such action
as may be necessary to combat the
epidemic and bring relief to pat
tents in the community. The com
mittee is as follows: f. B. Good
man, J. J. Defer, J. +. Murphy,
Henry Meade and Daniel Reid.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-11-16
Many New Fire Hazards &.

Many new fire hazards are being
introduced by the fuel shortage.
The most serious of these arises
from the large amount of soft coal
which is being stored in the base
ments of dwellings, apartment hous-
es and mercantile buildings and on
the premises of factories. Spontane-
Gus combustion in this is likely to
start fires, and great care should be
shown i'll the selection of coal and
in its storage and use.
A great many householders are
forced to use soft coal in hard coal
stoves and furnaces, requiring care
full treatment. The large amount of
SCOT deposited by soft coal is apt to
clog the smoke pipes and chimneys
and cause forcing of the furnaces,
while the fumes and gases from soft
coal will have a deteriorating effect
upon the mortar in chimneys and
thus lead to defective flue fires.
A number of householders are
investigating the possibility of us
ing fuel oil and kerosene burners in
their furnaces, because of the diff
Guilty in securing hard coal and their
unwlllingness to use soft coal be-
cause of the dirt and SCOT. This al
so will introduce serious fire haz-
ards, because of the storage OF oil
or the premises, and the danger of
feed pipes bursting aud starting
fires. No such appliance should be
considered without ascertaining
whether it complies with the under
writers requirements.
Fire hazards which endanger the
homes should be watched with spec
ial care, as the mothers and chill
dren run the greatest risk. All heat
ing appliances should be installed
and operated with constant attent-
ion TO the unusual risks due to the
changes in fuel, as we'll as to their
ordinary dangers. President Will
son says, 'Preventablc fires are a
public direliction," but a prevent
able fire in a man $ home, endanger-
ing the lives of his family, should
be regarded as a crime under war
time conditions.