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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Death of Jason Russell.

Memories Of . generation ago are
brought up by the death at the home OF
his son in Freeport last Monday of Jason
Russell. The name Of Jason Russell
was best known In Oxford County when
he lived In Buckfield some thirty years
ago. Back In the eighties or so the trot-
ting horse boom or fever struck Oxford
County. Numerous men OF good busi-
ness sense thought there was q future
for trotting horses In this county. An
association was formed to promote the
breeding OF trotters as well Ia the sport
of horse racing, and race meets were
regularly held for time. Finally the
boom disappeared, and the association
ran on the rocks which seem always to
underlie the entirely legitimate sport oil
horse racing, and died natural DEATH
There is horse racing In Oxford County
now, but local horses don't do much Of
it.
With horse racing, both in lite palmy
days In Oxford County, and here and
elsewhere since, Jason Russell and hii
boys hsve always been connected. Men.
ton Of the name Of Russell to an old
timer brings mp the name OF Stargazer
ne surely 70 mention Of the sun suggesti
light. Stsrgazer was owned by the Rus
sells, and he was so fast that one year Y
was impossible to start the free.for' oil
at the county fair, because nobody dared
to enter his horse against Stargazer. Sc
the society arranged trial mile BY Star
eaxer In place Of the free-for-all, with
purse of $50 II he succeeded In beating
$50. And he couldn't do Il, In those
antediluvian days of high-wheeled, iron
tired sulkies.
There was another horse about q
closely connected with the Russell
name-Black Nathan, stallion raisee
| by them and campaigned by them yea
after year. It 10 doubtless safe to %!
that no other Oxford County bred hors'
vas ever driven under the wire In secont
position 90 many times. or won seconf
money in 90 many races.
Jason had two boys, Al - no 10 com
monty known, who 10 one OF the oes
known drivers IN the state, and CharIe
d., who lives In Freeport, and VIII
whom his father Was ct the time OF hi
death. The Russells moved from Bnck
field to Lewiston some years ago, %
wherever living have always been famil
iar figures q the race tracks. Jaso
Russell was 81 years OF ego.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Born.

In South Paris, July Is. to the wife of Albert
D. Durrell, daughter, Catherine Frances.
In Paris, July 20, to the wife Of Joseph o.
Ring. a daughter, Blanche Roxie.
In Bethel, July 8, to the wife of Robert Kirk,
q son. Robert, Jr.
In Greenwood, July ID, to the wife Of Ralph
Herrick, q son.
In Locke's Mills, July 10. to the wife Of La.
Forest Kimball, daughter.
In Dixfeld, July Is, TO the wife of Alfred 8.
Wing, q son.
In Rumford, July Is, to the wife OF Ellery
Austin Of Dixfeld, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

The annual field day of the Oxford
County Association, o. b. g., will be
held with the Canton and Dtxaeld
chapters, Tuesday, July 30. at Lake
Anssagunticook.
A baskst picnic dinner will be eaten.
Coffee and cream viii be furnished by
the entsrtainlug chapters. Those At
tending are requested 70 bring thei!
drinking cups, spoons and euger. Al
members Of the osdsF ars invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
' JAMES P. CURTIs, late of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds az the law directs. All persons having de.
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
all indebtd thereto are requested TO make pay.
' WALTER L. GRAY, South Paris, Maine.
July 18th, 1918. SON
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Large Crowds at Chautauqua.
PROGRAM HAS AUsPIcIoUs OPENING ON
SUNDAY, WITH GOOD WEATHER.

Our 1918 Chautauqua opened at the
fair grounds with delightful programs
Sunday afternoon and evening. Only
brief mention is possible. A delightful
varied musical program was given by
the Fisher-Shipp Concert Co. DR..
Joseph Glare, former pastor of the
church In Petrogra6.
spoke afternoon and evening on "The
Riddle of the Russian Revolution" re-
lating his own experiences and observs-
tions. His address was intensely inter-
esting, and justifies the Chautauqua II
there were nothing more to come. In
the evening he spoke until 1880, and
not more than score of the six hundred
in the tent left before the close.
The program for the rest Of the week
is as follows:
MONDAY. JULY %. NATIONAL SERVICE DAY.
:30-Musical Entertainment,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Winters
Accomplished artists In program Of
Music, Monologue and Mimicry.
Crayon Lecture and Clay Modelling,
Renowned Cartoonist, Artist and Clay
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Winters
illustrated Lecture, "Under the Stars and
Stripes In France"
The distinguished publicist who has just
returned from 8 special mission to the
Western Front.
TUESDAY, JULY %. NsPIRATIoNAL DAY.
2 :3o-Insirumental and Vocal Concert, introduc-
ing the Sacred Hula Dance, Steel Guitar
and the Ukulele,
Royal Hawaiian Singers and Players
The most talked Of attraction In America
SS0-Round Table Discussion, Recreation and
Conducted by Junior Play Leader
S00-Selections from "The Bird of Paradise,
Royal Hawaiian Singers and Players
IfssSTs The University Ralph n par hsas
Americas foremost platform Humorist.
Philosopher.
WEDNESDAY, JULY "A. BAND DAY.
The Famous Kilties Band of Canada
Considered the greatest Scottish Band In
sNO-Grand Double Concert %ss s.mo0s K,,s,ss Band
With Alfred E. Zeslley, Conductor; James
Pearse. Tenor Soloist. and Wee jamie
Muir, Dancer.
THURSDAY, JULY 25. COMMUNITY DAY..
IL OO-Psgeant of Our Allies by Members Of
Junior Chautauqua.
sSo-GSneer " a@s ns,e euA's'
L ee Oss. .Rscisa, sKipiins. Master Inter-
prefer of the War sp, Iris ar,.. ,m.,.-v
An intimate picture Of the favorise War
8 Oo-Grand Farewell Musical Entertainment.
Weber Male Quartet
Presenting the old favorites and many
new numbers. An inspiring close to 8
great program.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Personal.

Sergt. william w. Eustis Of Dixfsld,
Who has been serving In the Marine
CORPS for some time, has completed the
oourse at the officers training camp at
Ouantico, Va, and has been commission-
~ lieutenant, the commission dating
from July Is. Lieut.. Eustis 10 the son
Of Col. william T. Eustis, . well known
vetsrsn OF The civil war, and has tWo
Younger brothers In che service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
pRoRAw NOTICES.
70 all persons interested in either Of the estase'
horafnaffar named:

70 all persons interested in either Of the estase'
Xts Court Of Probate held at Auburn. within
and for the County Of Andros"osgin, on the
seyenteenth day Of July, In the year Of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighteen, BY adjournmen!
from day to day from the second Tuesday OF
aid July, the following matter having been
presented for the action thereupon hereinafter
indicated, II Is hereby ORDERED:
Thst notice thereof be given 70 81 persons 10.
terested by causing copy OF this order 70 Ee
nnbiished three weeks successfully Ia tho Oh
lord Democrat, . Newspaper pubnehed Ss eouSD
Paris. IN the County Of Oxford, that they may
Appear at . Court Of Probate to be held at SAID
Hnburn. on the second Tuesday Of August,
neYt. at Q O'Clock In the forenoon, ana be hearo
thereon, and object II they zee cause.
fseorse W. Kicker, late Of Hartford, In the
County Of oxford, deceased. An instrument
Hnrnortinr 70 be tho last will and Testament Of
aid decessed together with petition for probate
thereof and that letters Parliamentary issue 70
Xlbert D. Park, executor therein named, Pc
eentod by Albert D. Park.
WIN. d. NEWELL, Judge Of Probate.
A trina CODY Of original order OF Court.
Ittest: JAMES W. MURRAY,
| So.99 Register Of Probate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
A Lost Town.

The reduction of population of the
the town of Grafton In this county hat
made q lot of business and several prob
lens for state and county officials, law
yers and others, and some of the situa
tions encountered are without precedent
In the state. After two or three at
tempts to have an annual town meeting
in Grafton last spring, 1t was given up
The comfy commissioners were ther
petitioned to appoint officers for the
town under q state law. After investi.
cation they appointed the town officers
Of the town of Newry as corresponding
officers for the town of Grafton.
Acting under advice, these officers as
sessed the state and county taxes on the
property in the town Of Grafton, con.
siderable of which is timber land. Nc
appropriations had been made by the
town, and it was not practicable to as.
sess any tax for town purposes.
Now there is road running through
Grafton. That Is pretty nearly the
truth and the whole truth. The high.
way system of the town consists almost
entirely of some eight miles Of road
running through the town In generally
northerly and southerly direction. This
road, however, is an important highway,
being part of the route from Bethel to
Dixville Notch, through the magnificent
scenery of Grafton Notch, and much
travelled by automobiles. This road has
some steep hills-and there Is no money
available to keep It In repair, and hold II
from washing down into Bear River or
one side of the notch, and Cambridge
River on the other.
In this emergency an endeavor 10 be.
ing made to have the governor and
council make such provision for the care
of the road as Is. practicable, with the
understanding that the money spent Ia
to be refunded as soon as It can be
legally secured by assessment on the
property. 1t is likely that q move will
be made to have the next legislature an.
mex the town Of Grafton to the town Of
Newry, having the latter town assume
the debts of Grafton.
Grafton has school fund coming from
the sale of lands which has been &C.
cumulating for some years, as there have
not been scholars enough to use up the
income. In the presidential election II
1915, the town cast seven votes, but 1t u
said by one who is we'll acquainted with
the situation that there are now only
two American citizens living within the
town limits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Married.

In Buctfeld, July IA, by Rev. Willis M: Davis,
Mr.. George A. Chandler and Mrs. Kate B. Nor
rill, both Of Sumner.
In Lowell, July %, by Rev. NJ. o. Baltzer, Mr..
Ralph Harold Hurd and Miss Marion Esther
Plummer, both Of Lowell.
In Portland. June Q, Ensign Theodore Burgess
Fobes and Miss Ruth Wiggin Carter. (Cor.
rected.)
W. snider of Camp Devens and Miss Laleah W.
Roberts of Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
JOHN Y. WOOD, late Of Buckfeld,
in the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
p'yFIRED ERICK R. DYER, Buckneld, Maine:
July 18th, 1918. SOI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

j. E. Bachelor, 81 years of age, 9
resident of Connecticut, was killed, and
his niece, Mrs. Grant of Windsor, was
seriously injured, when the automobile
in which they we're riding turned turtle
and pinned them under it at Benton
Wednesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the las
will and testament of
GEORGE B. CROCKETT, late OF Paris,
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
ali Indebted thereto are requested to make pay
MARY q. CROCKETT, South Paris, Maine;
July 18th, 1918. 3OIN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
NOTICE.
BERYL HARLOW G0FF, Reader,

expects to be at Paris Hill In August
aud gladly volunteers her services free
to any Red Cross organization.
Mrs. Golf has just added to her stud.
les year with the we'll known favorite,
Dorothy Berry Carpenter.
For engagements, address
ia Henry Avenue, Lynn, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

We wish 20 express orr sincere tnanke
and appreciations 70 Our relatives. ne'su.
boss and friends tor shs many scu %
kindness shown a. In our recent oeresve'
uaent and al who extended moral oner-
mo- ms. MARY CURTIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
SARAH e. HEWEY. late Of Andover,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de.
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately.
HERBERT A. PULsIFER,
Auburn, Maine, 3. +. D. No. 8.
July 18th, 1918. SO-S2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
]. A. KINNEY, Postmaster.

wednesday, afternoons shower came
na. s 10 TIME to shut Of the Red Gross
Ny which was scheduled to be bold In
at.s. BEANS grove on Pine Street that
t; oo Tables, chairs and decora-
s," us which bad been placed in the
s s,ove In preparation we're hastily put
nous ss cover, and the party was post
sS," ,iii "Thursdsy Afternoon. rain or
I.ds" On Thursday some flfty Of the
nna ,os assembled, and on account Vt the
..Sertainty Of the weather the tables
80 placed on the vsrundas. Whist,
, .ov and finch we're snjoysd. while
css ~s were simply soeiabIs. Punch and
NJ MIXERS were served By the hostssses,
s.S ma Il Z. =: Bean, Niss Cora J. Mason
s, ~ nrs. Writ Staalsy. The Silver con
ssee aneentsd q o1Jooes sssss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

The Chautauqua will be Q huge sue
cess this year, not only because the pro-
gram is the best ever brought here by
the Chautsuqua people, but because MT:
SWEET and his efficient committee and all
of Norway and South Paris are In back
of it, pushing hard and working much,
The season tickets are going fast and
the local people know that they will 60
'over the top" in their sale OF tickets
Remember every season ticket sold over
500 means S1.00 for you. =,
Yes, this Is war times, and that is all
the more reason We need Chautsuqua.
The government of our allies as well as
our own government and our President
realize the need Of wholesome relaxation
and amusement and education to keep
up the morale of the people. We need
to be cheered. We need to have ou'
courage kept alive and our faith strong,
and that is what the Chautauqua ID
endeavoring to do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
onpER or NoT1On THEREoN.

VADASAA&g
DIsTMCr or Maize, %.
On this aoth day Of July, A. D. 1913. on
reading the foregoing petition, it n
upon the came ON the soth day Of Augr A: D
1918 before said Court q Portland. IN SAID Dls
notiee thereof Be published In The Oxford Dem
ocrat, Newspaper printed IN said District AND
that III known creditors, and Other psrsons !.
intqreet, may appear q the .aid time ana plaSSe
nrstor Of said petitioner should mos b granted
And It q further Ordered By the Court. that q.
Clark shan end by mall . AZ Known srcditor;
| % fhom IS their places Of residence - stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judg!
| OF iho said Court and the zeal thereof st Port
~, in said Dsstsics. onstae sob day OF July
Il. q FRANK EILLOWs. Clark.
6 pifss'sass k ss 9f SEE We GA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Maine Casualty List.

Casualties reported from the western
'front.' during the past week from Maine
are % follows:
KILLED N ACTION.
Pvt. Forest 8. Knovlton. Bradley.
DIED FROM WOUNDS.
Sergt. Alfred Castonguay, Waterville.
Pvt. Arthur =. WinsIow, Rockhnd.
WOUNDED sEv1RELY.
Corp. Guy E. Williams, 0ak6eld.
Pvt. Joseph Tardi6, Bath.
Harry L. Bproul, Cheyryheld.
Pvt. George G. DeRoys Lewiston.
KILLED IN RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Pvt. Frank L. Mitchell. Livermore Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

TO nj strong. hsvs god sgPsass end - go;
S3;i - = s'rl'' go ''-'''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In t .as %s:sss & D1ryoeHo In B.nlrupse,
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the
District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine:
I AvORGNA b D1PUCCHIo.. co:partners. Of
l. Bethel, In the County Of Oxford, and
State Of Maine, in said District, respectfully
represent, that on the 18th day Of August. 1917,
lsst past, they were duly adjudged bankrupt
under The Acfs Of Congress- relating TO bank
ruptcy; that they have duly surrendered OIL
their property and rights Of property, and have
fully Complied with all the requirements Of said
Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching theiI
bankruptcy.
by the Court to have . full discharge from al
Fdebts provable against their estatees both ~ 90
partners and Individuals, under said bankruptcy
Acts, except such debts - are excepted BY law
from such discharge.
Dsted this 0th day Of July, A. D. 1913.
MARCO LAVOR0NA,
SANITY IPUCCHI0,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
WANTED.
NOTICE

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that sh'
has been duly appointed executrix OF the Las
will and testament Of
LYDIA NORTON, late Of Denmark,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and giver
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested Il
make payment immediately.
MARY e. TRUMBULL, Denmark, Maine:
Jnly 18th, 1918. So-Ss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23

BOYS and Girls, there 10 Chautauqua
for YOU right down on the Fair Grounds.
President Wilson has set this aside as
"Children's Year" and because We are
helping Uncle Sam all We can We are
having fine big Chautauqua for you.
You have all been to the Play Festivai
and Ticket Hunt and know what fun
that was. Well, besides there VIII oe
story hours, and play hours, and hikes,
and q picnic, and best Of all on the last
day a "Pageant of Our Allies"
Anyhow it's all simply great and the
Chautsuqua people, ably assisted 6y
Miss Florence Hartman and Mrs. A. u,
Park and their splendid committee are
irving TO give you . wonderful time
Every boy and girl with . Junior Season
Ticket can enjoy 1t all.
The July contingent of drafted mel
ara summoned here on Thursday, to
take the train Friday morning, and ar.
rapgeme nts have been made to sdmi,
them to the Chautauqua sessions Of
Thursday afternoon and evening u
guests.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-23
NORWAY.

Norway has raised her quota In the
last War Savings Stamp drive, which
was a., 0S0, or 416 per capita. Fifty
per cent Of this 10 cash, which It 10 thought
makes the record for tho county.
Officers Of Pennesseewassee Lodge, Z.
Of p, recently installed By District Dspu-
~ John E. Everett Of South Paris. arc ~
follows:
O. C.-Roland B. Hussey.
V,C.-Forest d. Thurston.
P-Donald B. Partridge.
M. of W.-Charles b. Billines.
K. Of B. and s.-Edward J Sharon.
n. ofF.-Frank ]. Cook.
n. of E.-Arthur e. Lewis.
n. IS A.-Charles II. Hunt.
I. G.-WilliAm b. D. Smith.
o. G.-Rodney W. Verrill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-16
TALKS OF HIS RECEPTION
London Papers Make Wilson's Paris
Welcome Big News.

London, Dec. 16.-President Will
sons reception at Paris is made the
main feature of the days news by
London journals, which have filled
their columns with detailed descrip-
tons Of the official and personal ac-
tivities of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and the
scenes in the Paris streets.
EditoIial comment repeats British
satisfaction over Mr.. Wilson's arrival,
and dwellS on the magnitude of the
event of Americas participation in the
politics of the old world and the tre-
mendous responsibility that nation has
undertaken. The speeches made at
the Palace Of the Elysee when Mr..
Wilson was formally welcomed to
Paris are warmly commended. Presi-
dent Wilson's reply to the address by
President Poincare is described as
having struck the keynote of his
country's greatness in these last
yearSo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-16
WORKS FIRST"T|ME
In Two Yearss After Taking
Tanlac.
Spent Over $500 Trying to Find
Relief.

eyes, sir. I'm willing to go before
a notary and take oath that Tanlac
was the only thing that relieved my
troubles after I had tried all kinds of
medicines and treatments without
success said c. c. Sprague, who is
well known for his interest in ento-
mology, being an authority on the
subject and having made one Of the
largest collections of butterflies from
this and foreign countries ever eXhib-
tied in the United States.
MY trouble started seven years
ago with acute indigestion" contin-
ued Mr.. Sprague, land my stomach
was in such a terrible condition that
everything I would eat fermented and
bloated me up with gas till felt like
1 was going to choke and I was in
misery most all the time. Then suf-
fered agonies from pain in my back
right across my Kidneys, and my back
became SO weak, and hurt me SO much
that I could hardly stand on my feet
or even walk, and just had to quit
unable to do a lick of work. then after
being idle so long I just had to get at
something, and at the time 1 started
on Tanlac 1 would put in a week or
two, then l would give out and have
to lay OF for while Everybody /
,, consulted about my trouble disagreed
as to the cause. some saying one thing
and some another, and although
spent over 100000 on medicines and
treatments trying everything 1 could
hear of. nothing did me bit of good,
and / vas as far from we'll as ever.
zone day 1 read in the papers
where a party had been helped out OF
| troubles like mine by taking Tanlac
| SO 1 decided to take one more change
and positively. 1 hadn't finished my
second bottle before I noticed a de-
| cided improvement. I felt so encour-
aged that 1 kept it up till 1 hadstakeI
! six bottles and I now feel as good q
! I ever did. 1 have a splendid appe-
| tite and my. stomach never gives me
| the least bit of trouble, that awful
misery is gone from my back and
never have an ache or pain of any
| kind. I never miss a day from my
work now ontaccount of sickness and
| can get out in the woodsi and field.
| following my hobby collecting butter
flies once more. 1 am SO enthusiastic
| about the way Tanlac has fixed mt
up that am constantly boosting it t.
| all my friends"
''Tanlac is sold in Topeka by Tully
Mcfarland Drug Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-16
WANT TO COME HOME
Lieutenant Hope Tells of Feeling of
Boys Now in France.

Lieut.. Clifford r. Hope. 340th in
fantry, overseas, has written a letter
to his aunt. Mrs. c. B. Van Horn, 1915
Mulvane street, telling of the spirit
of the soldiers in France, now that
the war is over.
I'VE all hope that the peace con-
ferenda will be short and snappy,"
he writes. "Of course in any event
it will be months before we get back
in the good old U. S. A. Our Y. M.
c. A. picture show ran a film showing
the Statue of Liberty-sthe other night
and the boys nearly went wild. They
all say that it won't be necessary to
Keep them in when they get home"
Speaking of the signing of the arm
istice. Lieutenant Hope said: France
is certainly celebrating her great vic
tory. Until the armistice was signed
1 hadn't seen French. flag flying
anywhere but now every house floats
one, as well as the other allied colors
and among them the .pld Stars and
Stripes is mighty conspicuous. There
is nothing too good for an American
in France now. The day the armistice
was signed this place resembled an
international madhouse. The Ameri-
can, French, Italian and English
troops made a wild mob when they
became scrambled"
Lieutenant Hope is graduate of
the Washburn law school, He was
given a commission of second lieu
tenant in the first officers training
school at Fort Riley and later was
promoted to first lieutenant.