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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Sergeant Robert S. Ledbetter, file clerk
in the office of the 156th Depot Brigade
at Camp Jackson, and second-class sea
man Hal S. Ledbetter, Jr., of the Naval
Reserves at Wilmington, spent the week
end with their parents here.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

James c. Fowlkes, aged 10, who volun-
teered at Charlotte and was sent to Camp
Greenleaf Nov. 6, 1917, arrived safely
overseas three weeks ago. His mother,
Mrs. J. D. Cameron, received a card to
this effect few days ago His address is
Private J. c. Fowlkes May draft re-
placement camp No, 2 from Camp Green
leaf, American Expeditionary Forces,
France via New York"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

The address of John Cornelius Gibson
is Co. H, 324 inft, Camp Sewer, S. C..
Jas. w. Mckenzie is in Headquarters Co.
ol4th init, camp Sewer. luey Ieil here
in the "l24" May 25th, and were trans
ferred from Jackson to Sewer two weeks
ago.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Quarterly reports of the
four Rockingham and one Ellerbe
banks on page 9. The COM
bined resources total $1,898,81.-
SO.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Fred Taylor's address is Go. 6, Sec. 3,
4th regt. Naval Training Station, Char.
lesion, S. c." Fred says he has fallen in
love with his new life almost as quickly
as he does with each new girl he meets.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Mohammed V, Sultan of Turkey, was
either assassinated or died of natural
causes, on Wednesday night of last week.
In either event, it's good ridance; pity
all succeeding Sultans couldn't follow
suit.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

With recent loans of nearly $l6000,000
to Greece and $l1, 100000 to Belgium, the
aggregate loans made by the United
States to our allies now amount to prac-
tically $6,000,000,000.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Second Lieut.. George D. Davis, field
artillery, has arrived safely overseas, ac-
cording to card received by friend
here today. He is son of Rev. E. H.
Davis, of Laurinburg.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs C. E. Ashworth have re.
ceived card notifying them that their
son, Charles E. Jr. had arrived safely
overseas. He is in Company |, 12Oth init,
3Oth Division, American Expeditionary
Force, France.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

The merchants of the city
are esurged to make a report to
Chairman E. A. Allen on Monday
Of each week of their War Sav-
ings and Thrift Stamps sales.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

William F. Holmes example is to be
commended to others. He was placed in
Class three on account of the dependency
of his sisters; the repeal of the child labor
law enables them to work now, so he
voluntarily came to the exemption board
and asked that he be placed in Class one.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Tie Ordnance Department is turning
out 5000 AS caliber automatic pistols
daily now and the production is steadily
increasing. This is the standard pistol
of our army and much better than the
German pistol. A shot from an Amer-
can AS takes man out of action COM
pletely, while men hit by the smaller
German pistols frequently continue in
action effectively.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

The Army right now has a sufficient
number of veterinarians. The corps has
100 officers and 10000 enlisted men on
active duty, Veterinary graduates sub
ject to the draft will have to enter the
army service as privates. Later they
will be allowed to take examination for
veterinary officer commissions to fill
vacancies.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Lieut.. Dudley Robbins, of Raleigh, was
killed in France last week when his
aeroplane caught fire and fell to the earth.
Robbins was % years old and had been
recommended for captaincy. He has one
brother in the army and two in the navy.
He was splendid young fellow and in
his death the war is brought closer 10 d
large number who were pleased to claim
him as a friend
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

It. Barnard Garrett since the 9th of
June has been detached from the Goth
Engineers and has been in Paris taking
special instruction in X Ray work.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

John F. Ledbetter and John F. McDon-
aid, who were sent to Camp Jackson June
25th, have returned home, they being re-
jected from camp on physical grounds.
Afro, three colored men have been re-
turned home on physical grounds, from
Camp Grant, Illinois: Dockery Hines,
John Wright and Suny Ford.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Don't you think your soldier-boy would
be interested in reading his home paper
There is so much more in this paper than
you could possibly write, and it would
keep him in closer touch with things back
home. 1t doesn't matter whether he is
in France or this country the paper can
follow him. Subscribe and have it sent
to him.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

The July term of criminal
court will convene next Monday
with Judge Adams presiding.
The term is for criminal cases
only.
There are IL prisoners in Jail
awaiting trials white and 6
colored. One of the six colored
is a woman.
The jurors, as previously pub
lished in this paper in the issue
of Tune 9Th. are.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

During the week ending June 2lst the
number of sick and wounded in this
country from the Expeditionary Forces in
France was 1856. These men were sent
to various hospitals for treatment and
physical reconstruction. Many of them
are manned for life. And in contempla-
ting the condition of these men, some
sightess, some legless, who is there but
feels the deepest sense of gratitude to
them? Who is there but feels that moth
ing is too good for these boys who have
offered their lives for our safety The
least that any of us can do is to SAVE
and LEND our MONEY to the Govern
ment, that it may take care OF them.
This we can do by buying literally of War
Savings Stamps.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

The address of W. E. Thomas, Jr, is
Headquarters, 30th Division, American
Expeditionary Forces----B. E. F., France" !"
From this it is presumed that h division
is Temporarily brigaded in Bri N corps
In letter to his parents here, dated June
18th, and received July 9th, he told them
not to worry about him; that he is we'll
looked after and at present in no inn
mediate danger He says they are located
in beautiful section of France, and that
the peace and tranquility that pervades
there is utterly foreign to the war that
is raging in other parts of that country.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

There is work aplenty for every man:
if he can't stand the active military life;
if he knows nothing of farming; then
there is need for him in some of the war
industrial plants. Did you know the war
industrial plants are short of 100000
laborers. and that lack of workers in the
coal mining industries is imperilling war
productions? There is also shortage of
skilled labor. One of the largest muni-
ton plants, turning out heavy caliber
guns, is short 1000 machinists. The wal
plants of Connecticut. and Maryland are
undermanned and need $4,000 machinists
No excuse for an idler, with work and big
pay a.pegging them.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

G. G. Simpson, who left his desk at the
Great Falls mill to go to the Fourth Of
fcers Training Camp at Camp Sewer May
18th, spent from Friday to Sunday with
friends here. This is the fourth training
for officers and at the outset 1900 entered
but the number was gradually weeded
down to 1000. 1t is likely that this school
will be transferred to Camp Gordon IN
the next week, as the officer.instructors
will be called to their places in the 81st
division. This means that the 8lst divi-
sion, of which practically all of the 124
May 25th Richmond county boys are a
part, is on the eve of moving for port
of embarkation. With this school for
officers it is interesting to note that,
whereas in former schools defensive and
trench tactics were closely studied, in
this one offensive is to the front. 1t
indicates a better day ahead; it shows
the faith of our government that the time
for offensive work is not far distant
rather than continued defensive.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11
School Committeeman.

On page 9 can be seen the list
of school committeeman for the
various school districts.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11
SUPERIOR COURT

July Term of Criminal Court
Begins Next Monday. IL
Prisoners in Jail. Names
of Jurors. Judge Adams to
Preside.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

o. course you know there is a law
against selling whiskey to anyone----sol-
dier or whatnot; but did you also know
that it is very serious offense to even
GIVE soldier drink, even in Social
way? 1t is against the Federal law to
give a soldier, whether a private or officer,
drink of intoxicating liquors even in
your own home And the blindtiger who
sells soldier whiskey is courting, not
merely a road sentence at the hands of
the county court, but a more drastic
sentence from the Federal authorities.
Weakened by alcoholic poison, the eff
cheney of the soldier is impaired. Good
health is the first requirement of a good
soldier, and absolute prohibition is vital
for an effective army. And Uncle Sam
is determined that his soldiers shall be
protected from whiskey whether in pri-
vate homes, blindtigers or open saloons
Captain Donald Fairfax Ray, OF
Fayetteville, died at Ft Sill, Oklahoma
July 9th, as result of sunstroke. Don
Ray was fine fellow and had promis-
ing future, he has number OF college
friends in Richmond county who will
IL VI lllo uCdIll Will oOILOW. 1lC
tered the University at age of Ia, gradu.
ated at l8, studied Law at Harvard,
travelled year in Europe and was
practicing law at Fayetteville when he
entered the first officers training school
at Oglethorpe last summer. He was
commissioned a First Lieut.. but in
December was made Captain. He was
attached to the 156th field artillery al
Camp Jackson, but was at Fl Sill taking
ten weeks course in aerial observation
when death resulted.
Don Ray was 20 years of age and last
August was married to Miss Ann Nc
Kimmon, of Raleigh, daughter of Mrs
Jane S. McKimmon, who is well known
to Richmond county housewives, SHIT
being in charge of the Home Demonstra
'tion work for this State.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

In the Fourth of July parade at Will
mington last Thursday the procession OF
several hundred foreign born citizens
was headed by 4 striking float which
represented bleeding Europe with Miss
Vollers dressed to represent the Goddess
of Liberty and Private Hal Ledbetter as
the guard Hal, besides being cookbook
ing, has splendid physique; we venture
it required no amount of persuasion to in
duce him to act as guard for the goddess.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Six white wen are to be sent
to Camp Hancock, near Augusta,
Ga, July 22nd, on the 7:35 train;
they go by Columbia and will
reach camp at $40 of the morn
ing of the 23rd. The names
have not yet been prepared. On
same schedule will 60 40 from
Moore and 28 from Chatham and
6 from Arson. Scotland sends
none on this call. Montgomery
sends %, these to go by Norwood,
Wadesboro and on by the South
bound, arriving camp at l:25 a.
m. of the 23rd.
Sixteen colored men will be
sent from this county on the
1897 tlain Oil the morning Of
July 30th; they will arrive there
at one p. m. Sc 60 from Arson
on same train. Chatham sends
II and Moore s on the 3lst.
Scotland sends Fl on the 29th,
leaving Laurinburg at 8:5l a. m.
Montgomery sends 8 on 30th,
going direct, leaving Troy at
11:43 a. m.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

1843 Hadley Goole
1901 Walter McAskill
1917 John Haley
1948 Tom Allen
2003 William Ewing
20l0 Silas Stewart
2015 Robt. Robertson
2032 Isaach Ledbetter
2035 Earnest T. Fletcher
2037 MalloW Ericsson
2039 Henry Leach
2046 Frank Wall
2050 Will Norwood
2075 Joe Walter Leslie
2091 Benjamin f. ReddiCk
2101 Callie Rufus Covington
2113 Clifford Moore
2ll7 George Collins
2123 James Ratliff
2143 Cap Chambers
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

AZ members of the coming Junior and
Senior classes and members of the Facul-
ty of the University are eligible to be
sent to P.attsburg for 60 days intensive
training, beginning July 18th. The object
of the act is to prepare them for assist
ants to the military instructors at the
approaching school year. Students who
60 to the camp will be under temporary
enlistment. This is part of the War
Departments plan for military training
in schools and colleges during next
year.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11
men TO CAMP

Five White Men Went to
Camp Greenleaf Last Sat-
urday. Six Whites to Go
to Camp Hancock July
22nd. 16 Colored Men to
Camp Greene July 30th.
Schedules for Departure.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

The following five white men
we're sent from Richmond county
to Camp Greenleaf, near Fl. Ogle-
thorpe, Ga, July 9th. They were
inducted at four o'clock, present
ed with bibles, had their picture
taken by the Post-Dispatch (pic-
ture on page 10) and departed
on the 8:37 train. The five are:
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

937 Ralph Farley Covington
1901 Elisha Rowland Baxley
1890 Henry Harrington Graham
2O45 Luke Gibson, Jr.
2l03 Hugh Pate Green
AS announced last issue, Is
colored men will be sent to Camp
Dix, New Jersey, July 18th on
the 7::35 train. Their names
were published last week, but
we are again giving them. The
board will officially send out
notices to them today. They will
report here at four o'clock July
18th, and due to arrive at camp
at 6:35 of the morning of the 18th.
The % to rnnort here, from
which Is will be selected, are:
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Corporal Willie w. Shankle, with the
Expeditionary Forces in France, in a
letter to home folks written May 29th,
says that for amusement in the trenches
they have the friendly little coutie. Of
ten while lying on bunk in dug
a-dreaming of the girls back home, a
sudden sharp pinch is felt; you awaken
with start, thinkingit to be slap from
the girl, but sadly find it to be coutie.--
or rather couties, for they visitate in
regiments and not singly, Also, he says
they are often entertained by the rats in
the trenches; often the rodents will take
rifle from you and try to go through the
Manuel of Arms, or will run off With i
and make blackboard, see saving
merrily away. Shankle says plenty OF
Bull Durham is given them and that the
cigarettes are great comfort; also,
chewing gum. Both help the nerves
when you are to shoot at Boche or
while being shot at. When particularly
big shell explodes nearby, fellow can
bite the gum instead of his tongue.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-11

Hal Ledbettsr was IN the surf at
Wrightsville a few afternoons ago.
Nearby was another large fellow, well
built and good swimmer.
Now in swimming, mind you, there
appears none of the insignia that indicates
soldiers rank; the private and general
appear alike in bathing suit.
Hal and the stranger were drawn to
each other mutually as we'll as by the
tide---.and they spent most pleasant
afternoon together, swimming and mark
ing time on tine sands. They animatedly
discussed the war, the stranger giving
his opinion of The varying wal conditions :
and Hal naturally differing. It's natural
for Hal to take the opposite view, you
know.
Finally towards dusk the two wended
their way bath-houseWard.
"Tll wager dollar I'll beat you dress
ing" called the stranger as the two enter
ed their respective dressing rooms.
You're on" replied Hal.
Being second-c class seaman, Hal had
nothing to slip on but smile, a blouse
and pair of baggy trousers. Quickly
he appeared at the strangers door. Two
minutes passed, five, ten; at last the
stranger appeared. But instead Of garbed
as a mere civilian, he wore the habili-
ments of a Major of the United States
Army. Expecting to see in Hal soldier
or naval officer Of equal rank, he found
confronting him seaman of the lowest
grade. "My Lord" said he you might
at least have been Second Lieutenant!
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-19
ONLY ONE BRANCH
NOW TO SECURITY

The Security. Md, branch of the
Ba1timore & Ohio will be removed
ss there Is no necessity for two
loads. the Western Maryland and
'ths Baltimore and Ohio to the sam
place. Therefore government con-
:tl'ol removes one aud decides that
1he be the Baltimore and Ohio
sincd it has a branch line and the
Western maryland al main line thru
there
This work began this morning
lnless complications Sc. in says
fhes Hagerstown Mail. This branch
Was rarely used of late. all trade
being carried on over the Western
Maryland and the tracks and other
materials used in the branch were
decided IL, be OF far more use else
where than as are now Thd rails,
ETC., are the property of the Balti-
more and Ohio they will be- useed
On roads or sections now controll-
ed by the Baltimore and Ohio SO no
loss to the company is iHninent.
only small amount OF transporta-
lion. ~.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-19
Men Welcome
Mothers Friend
A Duty that Every Man Owes to Those
who Pespstuate che Race.

1t is just as important that men should
know OF proper methods in advance Of moth
erhood. Suffering, pain and distress Incl
dent to childbirth can be avoided by having
at hand bottle OF the time-honored prepa-
ration, Mothers Friend. This Is pene-
trating external application that relieves the
tension upon the muscles and enables them
to expand without painful strain upon the
hgaments and nerves.
Thousands OF women Tor over half cen
fury who have used Elothers Friend tell
how they entirely avoided nervous spells
and nausea and preserved a bright. happy
disposition that reflects wonderfully upon the
character and disposition OF the little one
soon to open its eyes in bewilderment at the
JOY Of his arrival.
By regular use OF Mothers Friend during
The period the muscles are made and kept
pliabie aud elastic. They expand easier when
na1y arrives. and pain and danger at the crisis
IS naturally less.
You can obtain Mothers Friend at any
drug store. IT is for external use only. "a
absolutely safe and wonderfully effective.
"fits to fhc Bradfeld Regulator Co.,
Lamar Bldg, Atlanta. Ca, for their val.
'iaD,e and instructive Motherhood Book OF
guidance for sxpectant mothers. and remem-
pr 70 get bottle of Mothers Friend al the
druggists today 1t is the greatest kind
performed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-19
DRAFT BOARD WANTS
MEN FOR REGIsTRANTS

The local draft Board IS anxious
TO secure the services of from so TO
400 competent men for registra'
tlion purposes about the middle OF
September, when the ''bis' regis
tration of men from IS to 20 YEARS,
inclusive, and from 80 to As years,
Inclusive, will occur, under the
provisions OF the new man-powes
It'll, now Before congress.
& 1t will require two men for eaeh
precinct and some precincts may
require three men. There will be
rs precincts i'm the county open Tor
this registration, the customary
voting places being used. 1t Is de-
sired that men of intelligence, VINO
write legibly, and are more OF less
accueto ned TO clerical work, yolun'
teer for this service. Names land
addresses OF volunteers should Do
filed inymediately at the ONCE OF
the local draft board.
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-19
NO SPECIFIC ORDER
!, ASTO USE OF BEEF
But Waste and Extravaganza
4 Must Be Avoided.

Wheeling. Aug. 17.-As many in
quiries are still coming TO the office
of the West Virginia food admins
tration n regard to the suspension of
the beef restrictisns which have been
laid upon hotess, restaurants and
public boarding houses for the Fast
few weeks, the represeE II s.s OF the
administration in charge Of this de-
partment stated today th1s be hoped
all proprietorS of puklie calling places
would understand that there is at
present no specific order in effect in
regard to the serving CT beef.
"Of course, the rule that waste
must be avoided, extravaganza pro-
hibited and conservation practicsd is
always in effect and we expect it to
be observed to the letter. But we
have no beefless meals any lcnger
nor have we any meatless days. Beef
in any form may be served at any
time as far as our mandatory rules
are concerned. We have not sent cat
any letter to the hotels and restau-
rants en- this subject for the simple
reason that we expect within the next
few days to issue new set of rules
covering all hotels and restaurants
regulations on meat, wheat and SUI
gar. This will be given proper pub
licity on publication"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-19
CONVINCING TESTIMONY
Given BY Many Martinsburs People

Given BY Many Martinsbure People.
Experiences told by Martinsburg
people
Those who have had weak kid
neys- \
Who use Doan's Kidney Pills
Who found the remedy effective
Such statements prove merit
You might doubt an utter stranger.
You mlts.. believe Mtartinsburg peo-
pie. 4M.es
Here's Martinsburg proof. Verify
it.
Read. Investigate. Be convinced.
You'll find why Mhrtinsburg folks
believe in Boan's.
A. S, Poisal, blacksmith, 313 South
Winchester Ave. Martinsburg, says
Disorders of the kidneys had both
cred me for three years. had to
get up often at night to pass the kid
ney secretions and my 1 rest, was
broken. My hack was lame and If
did any bending or. lifting was very
painful. Doan's Kidney Pills, pro.
cured at Shepherds Drug Store, cur
ed me-"
OVER FOUR YEARS LATER Mr.,
Poisal said: 81 have had very little
trouble from my kidneys or back since
using Doan's Kidney Pills. still
take them cnce in awhile and they
keep my kidneys in good condition. y
Price COO. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy17gel
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
MIR. Posal had. Foster-Milburn co.
Mfers.. Buffalo, N. Y. M w
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-19
NEW AUTO HOSE TRUCK
COMING IN SEPTEMBER


Fire Chesif Martin Quinn receiV'
ed a letter from the American LIZ
France Engine Co, of Elmlra, M
". which states THAT Hose 'Co' NO.
s : auto hose truck will not s@
here before September, at the ear
lest. The new truck has been an'
xieusly awaited W the company
and it was expected here sooh'
However, the LaErance people say
that the government has caileu
On them for SO many trucks loi'
the various CAMPS, cantohinen'''
and military depots that it VIII pe'
impos s,ible to ship the 'Mare'n''
burg truck before next month