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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
A LETTER FROM FRANCE,
Ray benjamin. Tells OF Interesting
Sights In France. Praises the Y. M.

Sights In France. Praises the Y. M,
{. A
The following is letter received
from Ray Benjamin Cover There. by
his father, Mr.. S. NJ. Benjamin. OF GRAY
Court, I3t. 3:
Somewhere in France"
Dear Papa and Mamma:
| have at hand your letters Of Dec.
2oth and Jan. 3rd, both Of which were
received recently. You cannot imag-
inc the value Of these letters to one
over here. If you know Of anyone who
has sons or friends over here, toll
thCm TO write, write! Write long nowSv
letters There is nothing which can
take their place. Our mail facilities
arc not rs god as they arc in tho Il.
S., but | think they arc perhaps as
good as We could expect under the
circumstances. ! am in better spirits
than when | wrote last and am still
we'll ana happy. You said something
about 4 T. y G. a. campaien for the
soldiers. ! think that you and every
one else who can, should give thcm
Surn contributions as You can afford,
for they ere doing more to help the
soldiers tNan any other organization
that know Of They have BUILDINGS
at AL OF The large camps that have
seen in the /. S. and in Franco. Hero
lGcy frgn;sh paper and place for
Wli'n$ an0 altrwpt 10 help furnish
nMnarmcnt. and not only that but they
have places in The large towns over
her" whore YOU can so to rest write.
get information, etc. Also they help
&"' Supplies OF tohnccO, candy, etc. in
Tact everything for comfort, amuSc
innn' and pleasure. do not believe
that many people, even some of those
who enjoy its benefits, know how to
appreciate the value of this organiza-
ton. or course tho Red Cross may
be doing 4 lot too, ana deserves credit,
praise, and assistance in their work,
nGt | haven't been SO unfortunate as
to need their help much.
am getting near ticklsh ground
when | go to writing about sailing,
France and what is going on over
here, but ri try to sort out few re-
marks about the country that can
o. Is. If you have good enough mem
ory, Mama wrote me a letter the very
day | sailed wishing me a pleasant
voyage and did have a very pleasant
trip. One sees quite few novel
things in the houses, customs, etc. We
see all kinds of shoes from solid
wooden, part wood, to solid leather.
Quite few Of the old Dutch wind
mills are 10 be seen. A very large
number Of the vehicles, wagons, bug
gies, etc. have only two wheels. They
hitch the OK to his load by his horns.
Quite few Of the mules are hitched
to wagons like we would hitch an OK
to 1T, and some Of them also hitch one
horse in front OF the other. for a two
horse team. This custom seems to
vary In different parts of the country.
am not and have never been home
sick as have known some people to
be, but II being so far away and alb
solutely cut off from everyone, you
cannot keep In touch with the old
scenes and customs. They get like an
cient history. Write often and give
me all the news and tell all of my
friends to write.
lovingly,
Ray
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
LIEUT.. FRANK MONTGOMERY
DIES IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE
Killed Last Wednesday in teroplane
Accident ut IIytlle, England. Son
OF w. $. Montgomery, Treasurer Of
tho Laurens Cotton Mills.

the LaurenS Cotton Mills.
Spartanburg, March 11.-Cable mes
sagcs received in SpaltanDurg Satur-
day night conveyed the news that
Lieut.. Frank Gibbcs Montgomery. n
member OF the American aviation
corps abroad, had been instantly kill
ed "Wednesday, March G, in an aero
plane accident. Lieutenant Montgom-
cry was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs.
walter S. Montgomery, Of Spartan
burg, and was one Of tho best known
young men in the city when he made
MS home here. He received his train
ing in the aviation corps at Columbus,
Ohio, and when the course was COM
plcted, left at once for foreign SER
vice. Ho had been abroad since last
fall.
His death was announced in cable
grams from Hythc, England The first
message, reaching the family shortly
after o'clock, was the announcement
of the funeral. and read: Funeral
with full military honors at II o'clock
today" This wits followed a few
minutes later by the following:
"Hythe, England, March 6.
Frank killed in airpanc accident
today. Acted hero's part to the very
end. Death instantaneous"
(S1gnedD Lieut.. Morrison"
Lieut.. Montgomery, who is the first
Spartanburg boy to meet death in the
war with Germany since America has
been in the conflict, was "a years of
age, a graduate of Yale and one Of The
most popular men in his class. He
had just completed his college work
and returned to Spartanburg TO be-
como associated with his father in
the management Of Spartan Mills.
when war was declared. and he dccd-
Cd TO apply for a commission in the
aviation service. Last summer he
spent the greater part Of his time in
training near Columbus. o., where he
was successful as a student aviator
and was ordered abroad in the fall
The family has no information con-
corning his death. except that con
tanned in the brief cable messages.
Lieut.. Morrison, who signs tho dis
na'"h, is unknown to tho family, but
is said to have been an intimate
friend Of Lieut.. Montgomery. It is
possible that tho accident occurred in
England, whore American airplancs
had been landed and were, pcrhans.
being sent across to France.
Lieut.. Montgomery was a member
Of the Episcopal Church Of tho Ad-
vent, being treasurer Of the Sunday
school, and resigning that Office when
leaving for the training camp las,
year.
IIc is survived by his father and
mother two brothers, Al Montgomery.
oF this city, and w s. Montgomery.
| ]r., student at V. NJ. l., LeXington,
Va, and two sisters. Miss Kate Lois
Montgomery and Miss Lucille Mont
! Gomcr'. He is a nephew OF V. NJ
Montgomery and Ben Montgomery, and
! has a wide family connection in ihc
state.
News oI the death Of Lieut.. Mont
@omcry spread over the city rapidly
! last night. and on every hand there
! wcrc expressions Of sorrow ana sym
| pathy. Many persons called al the
! Montgomery home on Pine street and
, messages of coincidence anh sympa-
thy, came to tho family from friends in
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. \. w. Anderson. OF
Augusta, Ga, announce the engage
mcnt of their daughter, Annie, TO Capt.
Albert Ncwby Braithwaitc, Of the
British Army, now stationed at Camp
Wadsworth The date for the mar
riagc has not been announced.
Miss Anne Anderson is pleasantly
remembered in I4aurcns, having visited
Mrs. Foster Simpson, her aunt, on
numerous occasions, and her friends
will be interested to hear Of her an
nouncement
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
SOCIETY,".


The regular monthly mceting OF the
Henry Laurcns Chapter ID. A. r., was
held With Miss Julia Irhy on Friday
March Sth. Mrs. O. D. Mayor Of New
berry, was Il visitor. Thirty-onc dol
lars and fifty cents was paid in for
the Liberty Loan fund and to aid in
lhc restoration Of q French village. An
interesting selection was read BY Mrs.
W. H. Dial on Mrs. Belmont Tfany's
work behind the front. Light refresh
nCntS were served.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
Large Land Deal.

The 'Chas. Sullivan place, near Ware
Shoals, belonging to Mr.. w. l.. Gray,
Of this city, was sold last week
through B. M. Wolff to Mr.. J. II. Car
Isle, a prominent farmer Of that sec
ton. The place contains about 4l2
acres and sold for approximately $14.-
900.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13

Now Oh display spring line of Ia
BILE Glassware.
s. NJ. e j.. Fl. WILKES & CO,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
To Cure a Cold In One Dav.

Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money II It fails to cure
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
NEW FOOD PROGRAM,

Monday ia Wheatless.
Tuesday Is Meatless.
Wednesday Is Wheatless.
Saturday Is POrkless.
One Wheatless meal every day.
One Meatiess meal every day.
Save Sugar every day.
Save Fats every day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-03-13
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Miss Sadie Sullivan was hostess TO
the Needle Craft" club on Friday ar
tcrnoon. delightful salad course
was served.
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Engagement Announced.

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For Mrs. W. ii. GilkcrS0n. Lr.

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26

Mrs. Eliza A. Brown, relict of the lat,
JAS F. Brown, at the age of 70.
The fact that our zinc company is
buying ore and coal again produces
great cheerfulness among our citizens.
Our esteemed citizen. j. Nj. Smith,
has been appointed Indian commissioner
for Minnesota.
DIR. F. w. Shepherd, has closed his
dental office at West Superior to remove
to this city.
! Burglars have been Fostering differ
ent localities in Lafayette county of late.
While 10 year old daughter of John
Beckins, a farmer living near Dodge
vile, was cooking feed for stock last
Monday, her clothes caught fire and she
was burned to death.
Mr. George Hartley, good and patri
otto citizen, who has been in feeble
health for some time, died Thursday
night, aged "a years.
Edw Nicholas died at his farm. about
eleven miles east of this city. Sunday
evening aged So years
Mrs. Laura johnson died at her home
in GAINESVILLE, Sept 23rd. and the body
was brought to this city for burial Mon
day afternoon. 1t can be truthfully said
that no young lady of Mineral Point had
more friends or was more beloved by
young and old than Laura Jacka.
The remains of Robt H. Hughes were
brought here Saturday from Denver for
interment, which took place Sunday
Last Sunday afternoon dispatch
reached here announcing the death Of
Miss Jennie Hutchinson at Denver. where
she went about a year ago for her health
aged 80 years The body arrived here
for burial. which took place from her
sisters, Mrs. A. II. Potter, Thursday
morning.
The trustees of the NJ +. church have
put new iron roof on the building and
painted the wood work on the inside
Not to be outdone, the ladies' of the so
ciety had the audience room re-frescoed,
re-carparted and re-varnished.
Rev James Anderson, one of the pio-
neer preachers of the leadmine district,
died last week at his home at Rockwell,
Iowa. some more than 80 years old He
was pastor of the p NJ. church of this
city at one time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
Ten Years Ago, 1908.

The new roundhouse at the depot is
10 process of construction.
Ii is gratifying TO the Methodists and
citizens in general to have Rev. Bender
returned as pastor forsanother year.
Married at St Mary's church on tn es.
day morning, Mr. Thomas Quick and
Miss Rose Knapp, Rev. Weyer olficiat-
ing
A shipment of n, 900 pounds of cheese
was made by E, c. Spooner last Friday
Friends of this city have received
news of the death of Mr. A. N. Denni-
son at Anamosa, Iowa.
Henry Rankin. young man of 81
years Of this city was found dead Sun
day evening near the city limits south
east of the zinc works. Evidently he
had been killed by a shotgun.
Our high school boys lost their first
game of base ball Saturday at Darling
ton, scores S to 6.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
fROM TIFF TRIBUNE FILES


An unusual amount of business ha:
come before the Circuit Court, now ii
Sc sion.
Messrs Toay and Allen have finished
the front of the new building opposite
the Court House with a beautiful stone
cornice.
We publish a passage from one OF
Abraham Lincoln's late speeches,
stamping him a true patriot and a noble
man.
The citizens of Mineral Point are
ready and willing to have the removal
of the county seat submitted to fair,
honest expression of the people of the
county at the ballot box and to abide by
the will of the majority and our county
representative, Mr.. Sterling, was re-
quested to withdraw his opposition to
the bill and suffer it to become law.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26

Congress met on Thursday and after
brief session adjourned until the 18th
of October.
The hard frosts experienced in this
region last week were general through
out the country. All garden vegetables
were destroyed.
Died, few days since, Henry Dustan,
Sr., a most worthy citizen OF the town
of Dodgeville.
On the evening of the 18th, DR.. w.
b. Bishop, an old and respected citizen
of Dodgeville, died, in the 6lst year of
his age.
Gen. Amasa Cobb left for Washing
ton on Thursday, in response to a tele-
gram received from the committee APP
pointed to call Congress together, if
deemed necessary, on the 2lst.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
STUDENT ARMY TRAINING CORPS

Established by the Government Of the United States PLATTE
VILE NORMAL SCHOOL and the WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MINES.
The Government asks that all young who
these schools and continue useful training.
All young eighteen of and regularly enrolled
should enlist in the S. A. I. C.
High school graduation equivalent necessary induction
the
officer the United States Army will be charge
Rifles uniforms other equipment will shipped
early and furnished free Of charge student soldiers
Men September 18th with boards and
will be indicted into S. A. T. C. about October s
Members the s. A. T. c. will be soldiers discipline
the month The will
expenses Of the student soldiers Tuition the school
will be modified direct military
The War Department advises ENTER Patteve Normol School
School Of Mines you fitted
already enrolled and enlist the Student Training
During the early Of will receive hours
instruction six Of which will be drill rifle practice and
training Of which will be which
military credit given Mathematics English
history You will be carefully both school author
by military This will help special
military which preference and ability
Later the will have opportunity specialize
n of training designed fit become officer.
10 BOYS, CAN YOU BEAT IT? A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY.
COME TO PLATTEVILLE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis. Sept. Is, 1918.
A special meeting of ,sthe common
council was held on above date at the
council chamber.
Meeting called to order by Mayor j 1.
W. Hutchinson.
Members present: AldermenEHorn,
Shepard, Gilman, Martin, lGroth,
Chamley, Brown, Coady.
The object of this meeting was to
consider resignation of Otto Lee as
superintendent of water works.
Moved by Alderman Brown that re-
sgnation of MIR. Lee be accpteed and
take effect on September 18th, provided
some one is elected at this meeting.
The names of Joseph Engels, Gilbert
Bennett and John Roger were pre-
scented.
On motion an informal ballot was
taken, which resulted as follows Ben
nett 6, Wiesen l, blank /,
On formal ballot Mr.. Bennett received
seven votes and Mr.. Engels one.
On motion of Alderman Shepard the
salary of superintendent remain 500
per month,
1t is understood that the position of
superintendent is open to Guy Fessenden
when he returns if he wants it.
On motion the council adjourned.
j. w. HUTCHINSON,
Attest Mayor.
Will Horn, Clerk Pro TEN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
FOR SALE BY
N. I. Martin Hardware Go.
War Department Establishes
Student Army Training
Corps at Platteville

Washington ID. c.. Sept 10, 1918.
President State Normal School,
Plattevle Wisconsin
Your Institution, having satisfied conditions in circular
letter of June 29h upon basis of your figures steps will
be taken to establish unit Of Students Army Train.
ing Corps in conjunction with School of Mines An officer
of the United States Army will be detailed and upon
rival will proceed with organization. Rifles uniforms,
overcoats and other equipment will be shipped early
date (Signed)
HARRIS,
Acting Adjutant General
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
Fifteen Years Ago, 1908

Phil Weidenfeller' new residence in
the first ward is nearing completion.
In this section the potato crop will be
lessened by rot to the extent of one
third at least.
John Pittz has placed in his grocery
store an automatic self measuring oil
tank.
The matrimonial sea was further
graced Thursday. Sept. 18th, by the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26

launching of another bark, having for
its passengers Mr.. John X. Toay and
Miss Emily Rogers of this city. The
ceremony took place at the home of
Samson Rogers at Oak Park, Rev. j.
Hardcastle being summoned to ofiiciate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26

A storm of more than ordinary dur
alton visited this locality last night, last
ing about eight hours
The liquor store of Ruhel Bros. wac
burglarized Saturday night and goods
to the amount of about fifty dollars
taken.
Ben VIM has bought out Harry
Webb's barber shop and will endeavor
to please all who patronize him. Harry
will go to Platteville.
Died, in this citv, on the Goth inst
Allie l., daughter of Mrs. S. Robins,
aged about years.
Farmers hereabouts are rushing their
hogs to market without fattening them
for fear they might be overtaken by the
cholera plague.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-09-26
Let Us Show You

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09

Dated July ;, 1918.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09

NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS SALE.
STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF
LAKES.
IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT
MAY TERM. 1915. DOMINICA JEAN
RHODES AND DAVID RHODES, HER
HUSBAND. VS.. LENA VACCARo.
GLEN vACCARO. HER HUSBAND;
THERESA SONNEMAN AND AL
BERT sONNEMAN. HER HUSBAND.
NO. 1850.
Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed Commissioner. appointed in an
action for partition. in the Lake Su-
peFior Court. Room .. wherein Dominica
Jean Rhodes and David Rhodes. her hus-
band. are plaintiffs. and Lena Vaccaro
and Glen Vaccaro, her husband. Theresa
Sonneman and Albert Sonneman. her
husband, are defendants for the parti-
ton OF certain real estate therein de-
scrbed. TO sell the real estate described
in the complaint in said cause I will
as such Commissioner. on the 18th day
Of August. 1918. offer for sale 10 the
highest and best bidder the following
described real estate in said County of
Lake. State Of Indiana. to- wit;
Lot Twelve G2) in Block One %.
ioMAe q 1Vuhs cru Auction TO the
City Of Hammond, Indiana.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third in cash,
one-third in six months and one-third in
one year, purchaser to give notes with
approved security. waving valuation or
appraisement laws. with six per cent IN
terest from date. payable semi-annually.
Said sale TO take place at the office of
the undersigned Commissioner in Room
402 Hammond Building. at the hour OF
10 o'clock a. m. of said day.
MERRITT y. METZ.
Commissioner
Dated July .. 1919 7-9-16-2S-S0
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09
For Rent.

FOR RENT-8 or unfurnished rooms
on Hobart ave. line. Phone Hobart
500 W .. 49,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF
ESTATE.

In the Matter of the Estate of Nick
Rucareau.
In the Lake Superior Court. Nc. 1851
Notice is hereby given 10 the heirs.
eeatees and creditors Of Nick Rucarean,
ceased. 10 appear in the Lake Superior
Court. held at Hammond. Indiana, on
the 9th day Of September. 1918. and
show cause. II any. why the Final Set
tlement Accounts with the estate Of
said deccdent should not be approved;
and said heirs are notified 10 then and
there make proof Of heirship. and re
ceive their distributive shares.
$ Witness the Clerk Of the Lake SUI
perior Court. at Hammond. this 1st day
Of July 1915
HERBERT T.. WHEATON
Clerk Lake Superior Court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.
IN THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
VINCENT STEMPKOWSKI, DE-
CEASED. NO. 1870.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed admlnistra tor
cf said estate by the Judge of the Lake
Superior Court.
SAID estate is supposed 10 be solvent
LAKE COUNTY SAVINGS
& TRUST CO.
Administra tor.
Dated July 5 1918.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09
For Sale-Automobiles.

FOR SALE - Ford 5-pass.,
overhauled and reprinted;
finest condition. 480 Hob
man St. Phone 3471 Ham
mond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09

FOR SALE = new Groom
houses; furnace heat;
bath stationary laundry
tubs; brick foundation; full
basement; lots 40x12712 it.,
located IL block main en-
trance Standard Steel Car
on Merrill ave-, q block east
of Calumet avenue; imm~di-
ate possession. Price, if tax
en- at once, $500 each,
terms if desired. | also have
10 lots for sale in this subdi-
vision-buv one and let me
build on it for YOU. E. \.
Bunnell, Ford Agt., owner,
Phone $50. 7-S-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09
LEGAL NOTICES


july y. 1918
From and after this date I Will not be
RESPONSIBLE for any bills contracted other
than by myself.
7-s-3 434 Hickory St. Hammond. i'd
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09

WANTED - Auto mechan-
ic and machine hand on
wood work. Frank S. Betz
Company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09
Wanted to Buy.

TEf(-LAght roadster any make
What have you z Describe fully, price
etc. p q. Box 4I2, Gary. 7-6-3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-09

7OI-NC man wants position as chauI r
feur: years experience Write : N,
ca 70 Times
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Wanted Female Help

WANTED-AIi ddie-aged lady 70 do gen
efal housework Address l.. Times.
Hammond. Taft
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BICYCLES

LARGE LOANS-Loans not under 500
600 ON business blocks. office build
3nes hotels theatres, manufacturing
plants: also refnancing legitimate prop
ositions. L f. Plerson, Hobart. Ind.
5-I4-tf
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Situations Wanted

WANTED POsITION-By high school
girl. IS years. IN office. references as
10 integrity. Write, l. Times nam
mond