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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-30

there. and 1t was some cold in those
stone barracks.
We landed at this place last night
about two o'clock a. m. all tired out,
not having much sleep the night be-
fore. as IL was too cold.
1t Is real interesting 70 listen TO
some Of US rockies trying TO make
ourselves understood In French. I
know enough 70 ask for a smoke any
way. so ] guess. ! have still some more
TO learn.
Today we were paid and I had one
Harry OF a job doping out my small
change. We were paid In French
money. but I finally doped II out.
Mother you must know Emanuel
Hansen from Perth Amboy. His
father has the gents furnishing
store on Smith street He is In the
io4th supply train and ] saw him over
here and we had quite a nice time to-
gether. You know he is a junior.
Yesterday we were issued the new
spiral Iegg1ns and those funny caps.
and I sure do look funny in h outfit.
but I win soon get used to A.
We are doing a little more work
now. and I feel much better since 4
have worked the stiffness and lazy
ness out OF my bones My rifle Is
sometimes a little rusty or dirty. but
you ought to see how nice and bright
my spade is.
What do you think OF the drive the
Yankees are making noW7 BY the
looks OF things this viii be over pref
y soon
II wouldn't have done you any
II you had come down 70 New
port News 70 see me for NE were un-
der quarantine and we couldn't 90 ont
OF bonds. but we will all be back
home soon 20 stay.
/ had the great pleasure OF seeing
General Pershing when he visited our
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-30
Paul sIasek
July 10. 1918.

July W. 1910
Dear Mother.
1 am writing to let you know that
/ am well and 1 hope that you are
the same. ] received your letter and
booklet on the third Of July, but
have not had n time to write you
sooner.
You sec we were down at the front
for some time-about 200 yards away
from the Germans--so ! did not have
much time 10 write. But now we are
back in some woods resting and we
have a little time. / started TO read
your little book and found out that
the book contains the same prayers
that you taught me when we were
little kids.
You asked me II I wanted some
cigars or something else. No mother,
don't trouble yourself about sending
them over because we are well sup
piled and sometimes get them from
the Red Cross.
You said something about a pic
ture. ] viii have some taken Just as
soon as / get 20 some town or city
where I can have them taken because
Willie Delmore asked me for one and
I promised a few more l would send
them.
We were on the front for some
time and now expect 20 be relieved
by some fresh troops and so back for
a rest / pulled through all right.
We had some men wounded and a
few killed but there were not many.
We were living hne down at the front
and had all kinds OF eats and plenty
OF fruit. such as cherries. Sometimes
we cooked our own meals. ] am some
cook We stayed IN q certain town
with the French people and got al
most everything NE anti
Don't worry about me. II isn't As
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-30

bad over here as you think II is. It's
nice and cool IN France and we havo
fine weather. We v II all be home
soon for the war can't last forever. 1
will try and send you something from
France as Don as / can get 10 a place
where / can buy II. You see there
are not any people at all where we
are now-only soldiers-but j think
we are going Jack for a rest soon.
I am sending some money homo to
you which / do not need. / viii try
and send you a picture of myself soon
and will write as often as / can. Well.
1 guess that's all for this time. I hope
this letter finds you all in good health
and luck. From YOU son.
PAUL MASEK.
Co. X. Attn Inf, A. T.. f., France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-30
Peculiar Form Of Cruelty.

Telling ghost stories was the charge
brought against her husband by a
woman seeking a divorce In Tiehnock.
County Waterford, Ireland. The woni-
an asked for a divorce on the grounds
Of cruelty. Questioned as to what her
husband had done. the wife explained
that her husband was always telling
her stories to the effect that the ghost
OF his former wife haunted the house
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-30
Special!

A shipment which has ar
rived too late for advertising
contains II more good Dollar
Day attractions. See these
on Dollar Day Tables
Saturday.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
RELIEF FOR DEPENDENTS OF
THE HOUSTON VICTIMS

Washington, Dec. z3.-Colored peo-
pie throughout the country are being
given an opportunity to show how
deep is their regret over the tragic
hanging of 13 colored soldiers, and
life imprisoning of Al others at Fort
Houston, ano how deep is their SYM
pathy for their bereaved and needy
families, for the National Colored
Comfort Committee is sending out one
hundred thousand pledge cards with
an urgent appeal to respond with con-
tributions. r lief for these sorrowing
and needy families is urgent. They
need sympathy now in the form of fl
nancial help and need it quick. The
National Colored Soldiers Comfort
Committee has secured the resident
address of the dependents of those
Is hung and Al imprisoned for life,
in order to reach them with relief.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
Union Hall Loses Suit.

The suit Of H. M. Sely, contractor,
who built the Union Hall, against the
Carpenter Lumber Co. and the North
land Pine Co., growing out OF lumber
removed from Union Hall premises
by those companies while the hall
was being constructed in 1915 was
tried before Judge Brill and a jury
in the Ramsey county district court
and the jury awarded verdict to the
contractor for the full amount of the
value of the lumber taken with in
terest at 6 per cent. Attorney w. r.
Francis represented the contractor
Union Hall is owned by the Odd Eel
lows and Masons of st. Paul and is
the only fraternal building owned by
Negroes In the state.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
Zion Church Revival Services.


Rev. w. 8. Cooper, pastor of Zion
Baptist church, is conducting revival
services, which began Monday night
He preached very able sermon Sun.
day evening. Rev. Cooper has inform.
cd all applicants for membership that
the rules of the church must be strict.
ly kept He says Those who come
from any denomination excepting the
Baptist, must be baptized to become
member of Zion Baptist church
Those coming from Baptist churches
must bring their letter. Do not ask
me to let down the bars, or break the
rules" Rev. Cooper expressed a
great desire to build up membership
of devout Christians rather than mere
church members. Success to his eff
forts.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
SUNDAY FORUM MEETING.

The Minneapolis Sunday Forum
met Jan. 20, 1918, at Bethesda Bap'
fist Church. A good attendance was
present, which somewhat increased
as the meeting proceeded, due to the
tendency of certain part Of the For.
um's audience to neglect promptness
Tie meeting was called to order
by the president and opened by
prayer of Chaplain Jenkins. After
tho usual trend of business the audi.
ence was favored with violin SOLO
presented by Mr.. Eldridge Garrett
Mr.. Garrett is to be commended for
his efforts along the line of advance
ment, not only of education, but of a
broader art, music"
Owing to the absence of the jour.
nalist, Mrs. Maxwell, the meeting was
thrown open for the presentation of
Sotes of interest pertaining to the
race. Mrs. Pansy Chavis, a former
nurse of Provident Hospital, Chicago,
told of the success of that institution
in raising funds for the reopening of
it's dispensary.
Lawyer VIM. r. Morris also had
words of commentator for Mayor
Van Lear for prohibiting the showing
of "The Birth of the Nation"
Mrs. Kate Smith, one of the official
moving picture censors, also told of
the untiring efforts of Mrs. c. NJ.
Scott and Mss X. Wallace of the
board in prohibiting any picture that
would seem unfair to the race.
Rev. Harrabellio A. Morangeopa, a
native of Africa, who is on a tour of
the countries Of the world, doing
work on behalf of the London Mis-
sionary Society, gave an interesting
address.
A short address was given by Rev.
Seymour of Los Angeles, Cal.
The meeting was adjourned by Rev.
Scymour's benediction, every one
feeling satisfied by having attended so
interesting meeting of the Sunday
Forum.
The next meeting of the Minneap-
oils Sunday Forum will be :leld at
st. Peters Church Feb. 2, 1918.
FRANCIS MASK, Secy.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
WADE-FRAcTioN MARRIAGE.

Miss Opal Lavura Wade, daughter
of Mrs. Quentin Hicks, 1000 Iglehart
ave., ST. Paul, was married to Mr..
Walter Fraction on Jan. 18th at $3.50
p. m, at the home of the bride. Rev.
Henderson Of st. James A. M. e.
Church OBLIGATED. The wedding march
was played by Miss Ruth Harris, &C.
companied by Mr.. Leon Abbey, vio-
linist. The bride was given away by
her brother, Carl Wade. A reception
was held after the wedding for rela-
tiyes and intimate friends only. The
bride and groom will reside with the
bried's mother until spring then they
will go to housekeeping.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
st. Anthony Lodae Officers.

St. Anthony Lodge of Odd Fellows,
No. 2S77, elected the following officers
at their regular meeting:
J. J. Turner, N. G.; John A. With
ers, P. N. G.; H. r. Morgan, v. G.;
j. w. Thornton, N. F.; Moses l..
Brown, p. N. F.; N. c. Stone, w. F.;
w. r. Morris, P. S.; w. w. Williams,
E. S.; VIM. H. Jenkins, Warden.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
Celebrate Their 31st Anniversary

Sergt. and Mrs. 2. A. Pope cele-
brated their 31st wedding anniversary
on Jan. 10th. A large number of
friends were present and the evening
was spent very pleasantly. A delicious
lunch was served. Sergt. Pope re-
ceived a number of useful presents,
also the congratulations of host Of
friends!
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
LOCAL NEWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Unless notes are written plainly
and properly arranged they will not
be inserted. Many people send in
notes regardless of names, initials or
composition. Arrangement by the
publisher will be charged for. Free
notices must be correctly written.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

THE TWIN CITY STAR will be sent
20 any out of town address. Send
your subscription in postage stamps.
Read your home paper while visiting
in other cities. It's like a letter from
home.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
AGENTS WANTED-NoW!

Reliable and intelligent agents al
ways wanta to solicit business for
THE TWIN CITY STAR; also CORE.
spondents in principal cities. A
chance to earn a good living. Write
The Twin City Star, Minneapolis.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Miss Catherine Lealtad, who was
teaching school in Cincinnati, has re-
signed and gone to New York and is
preparing to take charge of Y. w. e.
A. work in the South Atlantic states
of Virginia, North and South Caro-
line. Georgia and Florida. Miss Leal-
tad is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
A. H. Lealtad and was the valedic-
torian Of her class at Manchester Col
lege-
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
st. Paul Patriarchy Initiation.

The st. Paul Patriarchy No. ia
initiated a class of ten candidates at
its regular meeting on Thursday eve,
ming, Jan. 10. The new Patriarchs
are: N. c. Stone, McDuff Woodward,
Rev. T. B. Stovall, J. r. Lynn, James
o. Riley, Ross Dean, E. A. Hatton, B.
IL. White, G. H. Jackson, John A. Nc
Adam, Mitchell Woodfork.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mr.. Beverly F. Keesee, an old resi-
dent, has been very i'll at his resi-
dnnce, tbs West 31st st. His many
frineds are anxious for his recovery
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Owing to an increase in cost, we
have raised our prices on all compost
ton. Reading notices will be 10c per
line under one inch and SOC per inch
thereafter.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Queen Of Sheba Chapter, o. E. s..
are preparing for a Mask Ball and
Lady Minstrels on st. Valentines
night. ..
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

THE STAR is the CHEAPEST and
NORTHWEST. 1t needs 500 more
Subscribers to keep 1t going. Help
to get as A BIGGER CIRCULATION.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
Elks Seek New Members.

Ames Lodge No. LOG, B. p. o. E. of
w., has started campaign for new
members. Ames Is one of the pro-
gressive lodges of Elkdom and under
tho administration of Exalted Ruler
VIM. Cratic plans to increase it's
membership.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
HIGH School Graduates.

Miss Marienne Jeffrey and Mr..
Wendell w. Gibbs graduated from
tho High Schools this week.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mrs. VIM. Hyde, 3432 Oakland ave-,
entertained at breakfast on Monday
Rev. and Mrs. T. B. Stovall and Mes
DANES Minnie Buttner and Emma
Grimes.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

The employees of the Minneapolis
Steel Machinery Co. are arranging for
q dance next month.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Secretaries of Lodges may send no.
tees of their newly elected officers
for free publication and office infor-
nation.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mrs. Abbie Glenn had the good for.
tune to recover valuable, earring
which she lost on tie night of the
Old Residents Reunion. 1t was found
by neighbor in front of her resi-
dence.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mr.. Will c. Jeffrey has been on the
sick list. He underwent minor op-
Grafton for nasal trouble and is much
improved.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

The Charity Ball for the benefit of
Attacks Home will be held next
week.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Miss Ida Dorsey is very i'll at Eitel
Hospital. Her chances for recovery
are doubtful.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

SIX-ROOM MODERN FLAT, down.
stairs, central location, near car line
Apply J. s. Wright, 2737 18th Ave. So
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
Death of Ernest Watkins.

DCdIU OF EgUCSC "d0NITISs
The unexpected news of the death
of Ernest Watkins was sadly re.
ceived this week. He was the son of
Mr.. Archie Watkins, the we'll known
clubman, and was employed at the
Rogers Cafe. He died after an opera
ton from blood poisoning. Funeral
services were held Friday. - .
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

FOR RENT-Furnished Room, all
modern, steam heated. For one or two
gentlemen. 715 9Th Ave. No. or call
Mrs. Willis, Hyland 5000.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
HON. RALPH ". TYLER.

WORKING FOR SOLDIERS COM.
FORT.
Hon. Ralph w. Tyler, ex-auditor Of
the United States Navy Department.
is the secretary of the National Col
ored Soldiers Comfort Committee.
Mr.. Tyler has opened offices at 1101
You st., N. W., Washington, ID. C.,
Where he receives all donations for
the comforts of Negro Soldiers and
the relief of their dependents.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Miss Frances Mask entertained a
party of friends on Wednesday eve.
ming. Skating was the pleasant fea-
ture.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mr.. Charles Noble has returned
from a pleasant trip to Chicago.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mr.. Edward Hammond has returned
home from the Asbury Hospital.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Editor T. Thomas Fortune Is the
dean of Negro editors. He made the
New York Age the first Negro news
paper of national prominence. His
reputation as journalist of the first
rank Is Universally known.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mrs. VIM. Bailey Of 4th Ave. So
Is i'll at her residence.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Deputy Sheriff John NJ. Allison is
improving.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

COAL, WOOD AND CHARCOAL
You can get 100 lbs. of Hard
or Soft Coal, Bundle Wood or
Charcoal. Delivered. Call With
ers. Your coal man. HyIand
1881, or HyIand 4712.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley is one of
the leading women of America. She
is chairman of the Red Cross COM
mittee of st. Louis and national Or
ganizer of the National Federation
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26

AOOuL udl, ouuuy lOOIuo, lCdoOu-
able rent, all modern. Inquire in store
1909 9Th Ave. No.
FOR RENT-Modern fiat; five nice
rooms and large attic; short distance
from heart of city; one block from
car line. NJ. J. Fately, 1917 5th Ave.
So. Phone South 4948.
FOR RENT.-Nicely furnished room,
with modern conveniences, on car
line, in walking distance of business
district. Mrs. Houston, 1907 4tn Ave.
South. Call South 6434.
ONE LARGE ROOM neatly fur.
nished, modern conveniences, in res.
idential section. Mrs. w. w. Williams,
1900 Eleventh avenue South. Drexel
1928.
APARTMENTS IN DUPLEx-Four
rooms up and five rooms down. Mod
ern except heat, 1921 Stevens avenue.
Cheap rent for the winter. Walter
Smith, 1912 Elliot avenue. Telephone
South BIB.
LOWER FLAT for rent; rooms
and bath, all modern; desirable loca-
ton. near car line. 2111 Fifth Ave. S.
Call Colfax 1906.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1918-01-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
SEE McDEW! for real estate.

FOR RENT.-1311 9Th Ave. No., six
room fiat, light, sunny rooms, reason
able rent, all modern. Inquire in store
1909 9Th Ave. No.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-25
viii Not Get to
Rhine Immediately.
Says Marshal Foch

London. Sept. 25-Mnrshall Foch,
commander in chief Of the allied ar
mics on the western front, who dis
likes interviews. received few news.
paper men Tuesday
Among those received was the cor
respondent Of the Telegraph. who thus
records the marslial's brief utterances
made In an olaculatory manner. with
the use Of hardly any verbs:
The British army is better than
ever. 1t fights better than ever. All
Its losses have been 1nadG good and II
Is a more splendid army than before.
The Americans are splendid and are
"'onaeri,%iy sa;i,rtt iii tie ::7.aa. Ten
thousand fresh Americans arrive in
France every day.
The French army Is the same good
old army that IT was In 1914. No moro
Is to be said
In discussing the general situation
the marshal said:
THE enemy Is shaken up and shaken
down, but Is still holding out. You
must not think that we shall get to
the Rhine immediately"
I'VE havo passed over the crest and
now are going down hill. If we gather
impetus as we go, so much the better"
The marshal then dismissed his In
terSiewers and resumed his work on
his maps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-25
Largest Issue World Ha0
Ever Known 10 Be
Sold Speedily.
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
TO AROUSE INTEREST
Campaign to Close at Midnight on Oct.
1e-stats, County and City Quotas
Not Definitely Fixed-oistriet Quotas
Give easis For App~oxinatins A.
portionmsnts-loan Message -
Reach Every Crossroads in Country.

Washington. Sept. H.--six bullion
dollars is the amount OF the fourth
liberty loan.
The county will be asked to sub
scribe this huge sum. the largest ever
offered by any government In the his
tory of the world. in three weeks. -
compared with the usual campaign Of
a month.
The campaign will open Sunday and
VII continue until midnight. Oct 10.
The message Of the loan will be car.
ried TO every city. hamlet and cross
roads settlement by speakers, posters
and other means,
American soldiers bearing the scars
of battle and members Of the famous
French foreign legion will assist In the
campaign. while war trophies taken
from the Germans by General PERISH
'ing's men will be exhibited In cities
and towns.
Wilson to Speak For lsan.
President Wilson win speak in New
York next Friday on behalf Of the lib.
erty loan The meeting viii BE- held
at the Metropolitan Opera HO0se. Thia
was announced today BY SecrstAs1
McAdoo. @s -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-25
ALLIES DOUBLING UP BULGARIAN ARMY

America It found many an echo. :
"The widest war furry " at pres :
raging I'm the United States. The
pie are intoxicated That they =
bring the benefits OF modern cultT
to the enslavcd people OF Europe 81,
they enjoy the millions Of q .
which the war arInaments are c ~
TO iLowlnto the pockets OF the b. : -
men. How are the German pc to
meet that' WIN they beg for r in
fear and trembling? No, Remember
ing It's great past and It's greater mis-
sion In the future, II will stand erect
and not cringe nor drovel.
Situation Admittedly Serious.
The situation Is serious, but II gives
us no ground for deep depression. The
iron wall OF the western front is not
broken and the U-boat is slowly but
surely diminishing tonnage. thus re-
stricting re-inforcemcrts of men and
material from the United States.
The hour will come, for II must
come. when our enemies win see rca-
son for making an end OF the war be-
fore half OF the world is pile OF
ruins"
"dlUtdiU NcSoiNeSS Tor Te0Ce.
Germany maintains her readiness for
peace, Notwithstanding repeated re-
jections of peace offers from the CEN
trail powers. declared Admiral Won
Hintze, the German foreign secretary.
in addressing the reichstag main COM
mittee.
Speaking on the recent Austrian
peace proposal the secretary said the
German hope for peace had been mani
tested in repeated appeala
I'VE maintain this appeal for peace
our readiness for peace" he continued.
despite the partly jeering. partly
sneering reflections we have expert
enced from our enemies
The foreign secretary said after the
previous failures 1t had appeared to
the German government it should not
take any further steps in this directio
and that the moment when the nations 8
enemies were suffering from the intox-
ication OF victory was not a suitable
time for new appeals for peace.
The appeal. however, was made"
the secretary added.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-25
Quotas Yet lndsNnits.

With the announcement last night BY
the treasury department OF the total
of the loan and OF the quota propOr-
toned each federal district, the Qs@tAa
OF the state, cities and towns win be
determined before the drive gets under
way.
The New York district has been al
loted 30 per cent OF the total, or $500
900. 900. while Chicago's district quota
will be $3.50. 900 900. Clcveland's dis.
trict Is next with $500, ,o00, 900. and Bns-
ton and Philadelphia are to raise $780,
oOO. 900 each.
San Franc sco Ia allotted si02. 900 900.
and Richmond has the next largest
quota--$2S0, 900 900.
The three liberty loans thus far Of
fered were oversubscr!bed. the total
subscriptions being $12.:52.77sSoo, OF
this amount. s3.035.22SS50 was SUBJ
scribed TO the first loan; s4.6iT .5sa, 300
to the second loan. and 34.70o. $50
to the third loan. The first loan was for
$4,000. 900, 900 and the second and third
for $4,000 900 900 each.