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The citizen., 1918-08-22
RED CROSS NEWS GRENApEs

The second war fund subscrip-
tions in the country now amount 10
si76,52s,ijS.
To keep the boys happy, the
American Red Cross contributed
s2JO,Oo TO the Commission on Train
ing Camp Activities.
The Italian Gross of War was
given to twenty-onc American Red
Cross Ambulance drivers for high
grade service and bravery.
Lyons. France, had 10 have a
second dispensary Two thousand
consultations have been held in the
first one since it, establishment
Bowling greens have been estab-
lished by the American Red Cross
in the tuberculosis barracks Of Paris
10 help teach the patients the i'm
portance Of fresh air and recreation.
Most American prisoners Of war
depend exclusively on the food fur
nished them by the War and Navy
Departments thru the American
Red Cross at Bernc, Switzerland.
six days and nights Of continuous
bombardment and the women can
teen workers Of the Red Cross, sta
toned at Epernay. south Of Rheims,
stayed at their posts. feeding and
caring for the wounded soldiers.
Loss Of sleep. the result of air
raids. is a serious hindrance TO the
nurses. So a chateau. six pilcs
from Paris, far enough out to be
fairly immune from bombing has
been found for them. Tired nurses.
when they do get of duty. can rest
fairly well in this new refuge,
The American Red Cross" writes
one soldier. everywhere We go,
has mihistered TO us. both as a
medical and supply unit know
one case in particular. where a Red
Gross man lost over twenty pounds
in weight, looking after us. Up all
day and up all night waiting for
reliefs 30 come in from the trenches
is not an easy job, by any means r
II is the aim Of all the ouvroirs,
or sewing rooms Of thhe American
Red Cross in Italy. 10 cut the pat
terms Of the garments made with as
little waste as possible. but IL is
the boast Of the ouvroir at Pa
lermo. Italy, that after their expert
cutter has finished with a bolt Of
cloth, there is hardly a scrap an
inch square left
Three or four girls, daughters Of
soldiers at the front are employed
at the ouvroir. stuflling rag dolls
with the threads and edges care
fully gathered in the cutting room.
These little girls then make a dress
for each doll. and when there is
a sufficient number. they are given
10 the babies at the creche, or
nursery, and 10 the sick children at
the pavilion, who are receiving
medical attention.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
THRILLING LETTER FROM
T. T. C0YLE

The following letter was received
by Mrs. r. r. Coyle. from her son,
since the great fight in which the
Americans turned the German Of
fensive into a decidedly rapid re-
treat. Mr.. Coyle was evidently in
the thick Of the battle.
July 2i, 1918.
Dear Mother
Perhaps you read Of the big Of
fenslve the Germans started toward
Paris on July Ia The 3Oth was in
front and caught the center. 1t is
known now that We went thru the
worst artillery fire ever known in
the war, according 10 French
authority, there is no doubt about
it. On July IL. midnight until
morning, they worked over a hun
dred batteries on US, then they
crossed the river in masses, boats
and bridges. We had two COM
panies on river, two about a half
mile back, and | was with them,
our men on the river were COM
pletely surrounded, outnumbered
from 5 to 10, TO one.
We were in a little woods about
ten acres, very thick; there was not
tree left at morning. After their
troops crossed, their artillery quit
firing on US, but continued on our
cOmpanys in back until noon. OF
course, their attack was general all
along the Southern front-they ex-
pected TO go several miles towards
Paris-many surrendered when they
found men left on our side Of the
river.
We got about five hundred
prisoners. II any German got
back, they hid and swan the river
later. This is one OF the few big
drives that was ever stopped COM
pletely. Their artillery prepara-
tions were perfect and don't know
how their infantry was stopped. or
how | happen to be here. We are
back now and probably will be for
some time.
| lost everything | had except my
watch; my pack was either crushed
up or blown up. don't know which.
Ny property was Of considerable
value a gold Gillette, etc., but
it couldn't be helped; everyone else
is in the same fix. you should have
seen Us coming back: no equipment,
no mess kits or cups, clothes torn.
tired and worn out but no one kick
ing. OF course, most Of the horses
We're killed. and we lost several Of
our travelling kitchens, but any
body along the line feeds the 30th.
II / am not badly mistaken. there
Will be a few decorations on the
regiment flag. When Gen. Mangan
discovered that the German drive
was completely stopped. French
American forces from Chateau
Thiery. north. made a big attack,
the papers are fulf-of that now.
Everything is o. X. and | am
getting a good rest. think the
war will be over pretty soon. The
German soldiers have a great res
pect for the Americans. punches Of
twenty 10 one hundred would sur
render TO a mere handful Of men.
saw about forty men take one
and seventy-five prisoners
in one bunch. Their soldiers had
been told We were British, when
they discovered who was on this
side Of the river. they either threw
up their hands and yelled -Kamerad'
or threw down their rifles and
ran. yelling American" OF course
the fight was pretty hot in places
too. Alabama. Tennessee. Louisiana.
Georgia. and Arkansas will be pretty
strongly represented in the regi-
ment now.
As Ever
The citizen., 1918-08-22
Why the colors Vary.

Pure water, according 10 Lord
Raleigh. Is greenish blue. while pure
air Is blue, because. according 10 New
tons dictum, the molecules of the air
are sufficiently large 60 reflect blue
rays.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-28
THE NATURAL
GAS PROPOSITION
Stated in Plain Words

under agreement with Mr. Wtherspoon that each
subscriber to the original company shall have the right
double his subscription; but, the event the orIgI
nal subscriber does exercise his option Mr. With
erspoon agrees take the additional stock any pro-
portion thereof
The bid TO the city is 70 be based upon such
price as will enable the company pay all operating
expenses and retire its full capital stock in years.
In the of success, the city will submit bond
issue to the people in sufficient 70 lay pipe
line from the well to the city limits, the city reservlng
the right sell gas direct eight ten of the largest
furnish gas the Corpus Christi Gas Company for
delivery through its mains to the consumer, price
to be determined by itself. The city will base its fig
the selling price in order pay interest the
bonds and create sinking fund sufficient retire the
investment within short term of years The estima-
ted selling price large is Is cents; TO the
retail consumer, 50 cents.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-28
HERE ARE SOME FACTS AND FIGURES:

sumo 3,525 barrels Of fuel oil a month, or the equiva-
lent of 2O74, 200 cubic feet of natural gas The $50
patrons of the Corpus Christi Gas Company, including
steam heating plants. consume additional 500, 900
cubic feet of gas. The grand total for these plants
Is, PA 200 cubic feet per month.
The cost Of two wells would be approximately
5000 The yearly consumption of gas S3S, $685.
600 cubic feet. The estimated operating expense of
the gas company is IS 600 per year. The amount to
be charged Of therefore, S2S 600, making an approx
sales price at the well of rs cents per cubic foot
538SO0,O 600 cubic fcet of gas Is cents amount
$S4 900 The of gas at rs would be S2S-
3X7. Figuring the operating expense at 10000, the
tota annual saving would be $53, 2l3 Taking into
consideration 900 bond issue, with interest at
80 0OO and balance of S43 900 90 to the sinking
fund il would require three and onc-half years TO
make the sinking fund yield $l5O,OOO
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-28

u ME PLAN IS TO organize Gas Company TO
sink one well the WItherspoon Lease at
Il White Point, the company TO be incorporated
at $40, 900. CL.Withcrspoon agrees to take
one half of the stock the remainder be distributed
between the citizens Of Corpus Christi Stock is to be
subscribed fer and payments be made subject TO
conditional contract with the city TO take at we'll
If the city accepts the companys bid then CON
to be let under competitive bid for sinking the
well, and the well to be awarded the lowest bidder,
provided that il Mr. Wherspoon makes the lowest
bid, or a bid equal TO the lowest man, he TO be
given the contract
The contract with the city TO provide for the
sinking of two wells, with a condition the contract
first trial will relieve the company OF further obligation
without any measure Of damage
Should the first well be success, the capital stock
OF the company will be doubled and second well sunk
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-28

There is an enormous available supply of natural
GAS at White Point The risk does depend
striking gas, but IN keeping it under control Just as
a c0Id-boodcd business proposition, devoid OF Scnti-
men Mr. WuhcrSpoon Is willing wager $4,000
of his money against $4,000 of The peoples money
that hc can control a well when he brings it in. He
knows the formation; he knows the conditions White
Point, he declares thar he can, and WILL hold well
Natural gas furnishes 900 heat units per cubic
foot; artificial gas 500 Taking natural gas 50 cents
and artificial gas at 81 50, YOU oct the same amount
Of heat from natural gas onc-sNth the cost In other
words, 25c worth of natural GAS equals ST. so worth Of
manufactured gas With fuel oil at II. IS a barrel
The Corpus Christi Ry. & Light Co. Lone Star
Ice Co, Nucces Hotel, Eureka Laundry, Cotton Seed
Oil Mil, Creamery DAIRY and two cotton guns con
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
New Men to REGISTER.

Mr.. G. a. Power has been designated
Chief Registrar, having oversight OF
registering the young mon who have
become Of age since June 9th last
These men, as already announced,
will have to register next Wednesday,
In regard to this Mr.. Power gave the
following information yesterday:
The registration will take place al
the court house beginning at in tho
morning and continuing until Q in the
evening.
Persons temporarily absent from
home can get cards by applying to the
local board and appearing before tho
chief clerk or any person authorized
to register or execute same.
Persons who are sick and unable
to appear can secure cards by apply
ing through somc competent person
who will be dcDut!zed to carry the
card to the rcgistrant. the same to be
filed out and returned to the board
The Chief Registrar expects to have
the assistance Of the regular clerks,
and others who will volunteer to as
sist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
Arrested for Transporting Whiskey.

:
Barney Wasson, young white man
Of highly respected family in the
county, was arrested by Rural Police
man Abcrcrombic Sunday afternoon
on the Fairvicw road Just this side Of
me Grccnvllc county line on the
charS" of violation Of The prohibition
laws. in that he was TRANSPORTING
about four gallons Of whiskcy when
apprchcndcd Willie Putnam, ne
gro who accompanied him. was ar
rested at the Same time. Wasson was
released on bond Sunday afternoon
ana the negro Monday morning. Whcn
arrested Wasson's automobilc had inst
turned over in the road and IT was
some time before he could be revived
sufficiently TO be brought to I.aurcns.
The arrest followed alleged disc.-
dcrly conduct on The part Of Wasson
a few miles farther up the road. This
was reported to the rural policeman
by Mr.. Lee MeareS, 4 substantial citi-
zen OF the ncighborhood, who had Nrc-
Viously warned the young man to de-
$iSt from his conduct and so home.
When Mr.. Mcarcs left TO secure the
policeman, WassOn departed but met
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
Soldiers Safe Across.

Mrs. ID. r. Simpson, wife Of Lieut..
D. r. Simpson, 1lSth Infantry, re-
ceived cablegram from her husband
Saturday stating that he had arrived
in France. From this 1t is taken for
granted that the entire regiment, in
which are many Laurcns boys. has
landed safely. Lieut.. Simpson, al
though transferred from Co. b, form
crly the Traynham Guards, to an
other company. was still in the same
regiment when he left Greenville and
departed a short time after the Lau-
rens hoys.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
DAY EXERCISES
AT PROSPECT CHURCH

Exercises Were OF Patriotic Nature
In Honor OF the Boys from tic Com
munity Who Have Gone to The
Front.
Tho annual Children's Day exercs-
cs. which have been held at Prospect
Baptist church for the past thirty
years, were held again Saturday in the
prescnc cof a large and apprcciative
audience. Following the exercises,
bountiful picnic dinners were served
on the ground. At one time it was
doubtful whether or not the exercises
and picnic would be held this year on
account OF the disposition to save food
and avoid waste. but after considering
the sentimental interest felt in the ex-
erciscs and the spiritual effect on the
community it was decided that 1t
would not be in conflict with the spirit
Of the times to keep up the annual
custom.
The exercises this year were partly
Of Il patriotic nature out Of a desire
to express through them the church's
appreciation Of its members who had
gone to the front. The altar Of the
church was decorated in patriotic
colors, the service flag Of the church
with twelve stars on it being hung be-
hind the pulpit. nanked by Il United
States flag and Red Cross banner.
Other Red Cross posters were dis
played prominently in the cEuI CHI
The services. which were under the
direction OF Mrs. p. II. Martin. were
presided over by Mr.. Tom Langston.
Rev. j. D. Pitts. who was for many
years its beloved pastor, was present
and made a short but Inspiring talk
before the program began. The first
part OF the program, in which the chill
drcn Of the church and the choir par
ticipatcd, was Of religious nature
and the second part was devoted to
patriotic songs and rccitations. Run
ming through all the numbers. which
were very crcditably rendered. was 4
spirit Of religious and patriotic fcrvor
which impressed upon the minds and
hearts Of those present The sacred
ness Of the day being observed and the
spirit of love for the absent ones who
had gone out from the community for
service in behalf Of their country.
In the afternoon another gathering
was held in the church whom Mr.. c.
II. Roper made an address in the in
tercst OF the Red Cross, the result Of
which showed a handsome pledge for
War Relief fund.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
Very Much Encouraged.

Mr.. y. b. Dial returned Friday from
Charleston, Columbia and other pac-
cs in tho lower part Of the state where
he has been consulting friends in re-
gard 10 his candidacy for the United
States Senate. Mr.. Dial states that
he feels very much encouraged over
the outlook, but that up to now the
race is very uncertain. He states that
he finds many old friends and learns
Of new ones wherever he goes who are
pledGing their support to him and
does not see why he will not poll a
havy vote in the primary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
Death OF Mrs. EdmOnia Sitgrcayes.

Mrs. Edmcnia Sitgreavcs. mother OF
Mr.. f.. Sitgrcaves and Mrs. William
son Martin Of this city. died at the
home Of the latter last Wednesday af-
tcrnoon and the remains were carried
for burial to Bristol. Tenn, her former
home, Thursday morning. The body
was accompanied by another daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie Sitgrcavcs. The de-
ceased had been an invalid for some
time. having been confined to her bed
for the past two years, so her DEATH
while great blow to her family, was
not unexpected and came as relief
from long suffering.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
J. \ y * !. Ss y. j. j. J. j. j. j. es
SOCIETY.


Several announcements Of interest
to local people have been made in ad-
joining cities during the last few DAYS
In Greenwood the engagement of Miss
Grace Barksdale, who has many rela-
tivcs here, to Mr.. Earle Wharton, was
announced recently. Miss Helen Tol-
bert, of that city, who has visited here
on several occasions, is also to be
married at an early date to Mr.. De
Forest Wade. In Greenvillc the an
nounccment OF the engagement of
Miss Carol Herndon to MI. ]. Hall
Lewis, Of Virginia, has been announc-
cd. Miss Herndon is related to the
Irbys and Gaines here and has been
a frequent visitor here. In Gaffncy
the engagement has been announced
Of Miss Aurelia Alice Lodge to Mr..
William Lowry Walker. Miss Lodge
has visited in Laurcns often and has
many friends and admirers here The
marriage will take place some time
next month.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
Cross HILL NEWS.


Cross Hill. May 27.-The Cross Hill
school will finish up it's years work
this week, with the commencement
exercises proper Friday evening.
thursday evening pMy Will be given
oy hish school pupils including the
teh'h sraoe. oh FRIDAY evening, Dr.
y. NJ. Douglas or clinton, and Rev.
H. y. Fuller or Louisville. Will do!!vc,
the annual or commencement address
es, aftcr which diplomas and certiii-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
SET APART
FOR PRAYER AND FASTING
Services to be Held in Churches OF
City ana Stores Expected to Close.

WV anu SUITES EApPctpu 10 tlOSc.
Mayor Babb, in statement to the
public Yesterday, called attention to
the proclamation of the President set
ting apart Thursday as day Of pray
er and fasting, and called upon the
people OF the city for a general OBJ
servancc of the day and requested that
the stores of the city close from the
hour OF IL a. m. until l p. NJ. in order
mat all may have the opportunity to
attend the special services to be held
on that account. AS is already well
known the President set apart that
day as day for fasting and prayer
Tor the boys in France and the sue
cess of allied arms over the common
enemy. Services for the occasion
have been arranged for in Laurens
and 1t is hoped that similar services
will be held throughout the county.
IN the city of Laurens union services
will be held at the Presbyterian
church at II o'clock in the morning
and at the Methodist church in the
evening at $50. If the crowds at
tending are too large for comfort,
other churches will be opened.
On account of these services there
Will be no prayer meeting in the
Presbyterian and Methodist churches
Wednesday evening.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29
SIS s s s s s 5 8 s s s 5 s 8 s
Local and Personal Mention,

~ 3 s S & s s 6 8 s
Miss Minnie Lee Nash, of Clinton,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Philpot last
week during the ChautauQua.
Mr.. Nj. w. OXner and daughter. Miss
Eva OXner, of kinards, were visitors
in the city Monday.
Misses Josephine and Marie Work
man, of Hopewell, were the guests OF
Miss Lillian Hopkins last week.
Miss Sarah Lee Burnside of Troy,
has returned !kTnc after visiting Miss
Addie Davis for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tally, Of Allan
ta, arc expected in the city Sunday 10
spend about week with Mrs. W. l..
Boyd.
Mrs. Fl. X. Aiken is spending this
week at Davidson College where her
son, Hugh Aiker,, will receive his di-
ploma this week
Miss Mary Wilkes has accepted a
position in the Office OF the Ware
Shoals Manufacturing Company and
went over last w&Hk to take up her du-
ties.
Miss Corrie Knight. who is the pres
ident Of the Y. W. c. A. of the Nor
NAL Collegiate Institute at Asheyille.
N. c.. will represent that institution
in the Blue Ridge Conference at Black
Mountain which convcnes on the
fourth Of June
Mrs. Rosa l. Cainc Mrs. A. D. Gray,
Miss Mariegcnc Gray and Dial Gray,
Jr., leave today by automobile for a
visit 10 Mrs. Nottingham and Mrs.
Powell in North Carolina and Viz
gtnia. They will be gone for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt Camp, who were
happily married here last week spent
Monday in the city with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. \. Hudgons on their WAY to Harts-
Vile.
W. Henry Martin arrived in the city
last week from Columbia University
where he received his b. A. Degree
this year. Mr.. Martin, who is not yet
In the draft age, has applied for ser
vice in the army and navy. but cx-
poets TO land in the aviation branch at
an early date.
Mrs. ID. G. Ruckman, accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Rcba Of Staun-
ton, Va, is spending some time in the
city With her mother, Mrs. Fannie
Moore, and other relatives in the city
and county.
: Mr.. aNd Mr2 W. H. Anderson left
last week for Grafton, w. Va. where
they c%gcct to mako their home in the
future, Mr. Anderson having been in
lN-hcalth for several years They
stopped over for few days in Spar
tanburG with Judge and Mrs. JOS. ~.
Johnson before continuing their jour
ney The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anderson here regret to see them
leave Laurens and hope that at some
future time thy may return 10 make
it their home again.
Mr.. r. w. Willis, who was reported
in critical condition at Hot Springs,
Ark, last week, is expected to arrive
at home s4mc time the latter part Of
this week some Improvement having
been noted in his condition. From a
telegram received last week by his
nephew. Mr.. John Tnman il was in
fcrrcd that Mr.. Willis was in extremis,
but when Mr.. Inman arrived there
Saturday he found him better and de-
cided tC bring him home.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29

WHO went last week to Aiken TO ac-
ccpt position as farm dcmonstrator,
mas been appointed farm dcmonstrator
Tor this county and has returned to
take up his dUtics. His place as
supervising teacher will be taken by
Prof. Foster, who also has arrived
within the past few days
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29

| ,,,,iD
'"No pave sumo 'i''ie
0
o
HudgcnS-Camp.
A simple but pretty wedding was
, that of Miss Dorothy Louise Uudgens.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N, Hud-
gems OF this city and Mr.. William Howl
Camp Of Hartsvillc. The wedding
took place on Thursday afternoon at
G:30 o'clock at the home of the brides
parents >on South Harper street. the
| rooms being charnlingly decorated
with Dorothy Perkins roses and old
English ivy and ferns. III the rcccp-
| ton room where the ceremony was
performed an altar was improvised
Of roses and ivy and large wedding
| bell Of roses hung directly over the
! bridal party. Preceding the ceremony
| Mrs. r. Vance Irby, Mr.. Robert Roper
and Mrs III. *. Aiken sang "rhc Sun
| shine Of Your Smile, "Mv Dear" and
I'm Singing of YOU, thc accompan-
iment being played by Mrs. NJ. l..
! Roper. AT The first strains Of the
| bridal chorus, played by Mrs. Erskinc
i}abb the bridal party entered. First
came the dame Of honor, Mrs. j. n.
ii"dscns' who was becomngly attired
III gown OF tahpe georgettc, carry
i'S an armiul OF American Beauty
| roses NEXT came the groom and his
oeSl man. Mr. walter McFall, Of
ho"or' MISS hilia Iodd, VINO was
rh'r'''ihS III her SirllSh gown OF flesh
co'orea &corgcttc crepe ana poke bon
l'c' VI p'ilk roses she wore corSaSc
'erl. me TWO niue Hover girls.
| ''''""Deth cooper ana caroline lud-
s'""' 'hcn ehtcrcd scattering PINK
| ''So pc'a'S' ana ihcE were followed
W ''''e iiaTF'e'c Gray as ring bear
~ ''e rug pe''S cohSeaied III illy.
"'" '"'''c 'hc orlae' WIN hcr "a
'ne'' 9he was peau'ilul III simple
"''"'"' ''"le" Seorseltc ana radium
''
pi''N roses ana ii'l'cs-ot-thc-Vall@y.
'"' wv ""'''"cl H. leihpleilan, pas
'"' u 'hc rl'S' HaP''S' church' Said
INC Impressive ceremony
large reception then followed. Re
ceiVing at the front door were Mr.. and
MIS-. r. l.. Parkinson who introduced
the guests to the receiving .;n> which
was composed Of Mr. and Mrs. i. y.
''""soi9' VII. ana MIS- "liliarl Hoyt
o"'np' MISS '"-'a i"o"' VIZ. "aiter
''r"''' MISS I''oa amp Dr. bryant
,.to;,,,, :,
ond n.. II - ,n.o
CIV o.
Nissns Cr,co por,sd,,o ,,,. 1vo,,,
c,oudio Soundors Nrs osto,, L-,;o,,,
Mr. and Nrs ~ ,oAlistor na ,tr
Kathleen Wilkes and William Bowen
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-29

with an accident on the road which
prevented his escape. When the po-
liceman came upon the scene the ne
gro tried to escape with the whiskcy,
but he was caIGht after . Short chase.