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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-15

r. d. Plyler. Joe Thomas, Frank
and Chov ne Clark and Will Burgess
were the home boys from Camp Jack
son who spent Sunday here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moffctt of
Greenvillc are visiting relatives in
Manning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29
(Susgest December 10th as f'h"'
Shipping Date.l

Vjce-P.esident D. S. Elliott, ii
charge CT traffic for the American
Railway Express Company, has II
formed all operating officials AM
agents Of the express organization
throughout the United States, th@t L
is the purpose CT the col::pany to up
held in c"crr way The request CT tn
Council Of Defense that Christmas
express shipments be started on their
way BY December 5th.
A concerted effort will be made y
every city and town in the countr!-
b. the $4,000 express employees, to
emphasize the Importance # prevent
;rg any possible congestion of trah@-
;5or.a.icn facilities during these crit
i.al tines. Although the exnrcss "a
cilit;cs ara very elastic. 50 much u
the cou:nnent is rcw used stri"t!y'
fer WAY purposes. that al silt ship
7,,c:i.< for i9r@ distance traTc! shcr"
r. Gnivcrcd to the exprc*5 coTaranr
-. later thaa December 9TH. ard for
short hauis not latcr than December
10Th. This viii allow annie time foI
sorting ana delivering before Christ
mas Day.
'sWc wish 70 emphasize strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS
OFFICIALS JOIN WITH CouN-
CT. OF DEFENSE IN PLtA
FOR EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOP
PING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29
AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE OF RESIDENCE
IN ROSENlONT, ALEX, VA.

BY virtue of the authority vested IN
The undersigned Trustee by deed of
trust dated March, so, 1917, executed
by Thc Rosemont Development Com
pany, Incorporated, recorded in Deed
Book G6, page go; default having
been made in the payment of one of
the notes thereby secured, and at
the request Of the holder of said
notes, the undersigned Trustee will
offer for sale at public auction at the
Royal street entrance to the Market
Building, in the City Of Alexandria,
Virginia, at II o'clock noon, or Satur-
day, the Goth day of November, 1918,
that certain property conveyed in
said deed of trust, situated on the
South side of Cedar Street, improved,
by a two-story frame single bung.
allow, bounded and described as fol-
lows:
Lot No. %, in Block No. 2, en- the
plan of section No. /, of Rosem6nt,
a sub division recorded among the
land records Of Alexandria County in
Deed Book 10, page sos, 367, the
said subdivision being part of tAGv
land. conveyed to the Rosemont De-
vclopment Company, Incorporated,
hy the Alexandria Realty Company
b. deed recorded in Deed Book 1l9,
page 364. and formerly situated in
The County Of Alexandria, but now
located in the City Of Alexandria, by
reason Of the extension Of the cor
rcratc limits Of said city.
Terms of sale. Cash. Conveyancing
ut ahr cost Of purchaser. A deposit
OF ten per cent. OF the purchase price
will be required when the property
il Knocked down to the purchaser.
27i-ar. Howard ". Smith, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

For Salc-Handso1c rcSilcsec, home
Of the late Park Agncw, II rooms;
hot water, acn,, bath, spacior5
grounds, running through fnoH
Pitt to Royal streets, beautiful
shade. Largc two-s.ory brick ga
rarc Price Sih,6;r1. FERNS one
third cash. balance /. 9 and ) ysars'
NJ. l.. llarIow, trustee. 27l-tf'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29
NEW. LUNCH ROOM

The Liberty Lunch announces is
opening 1T 103 North Royal street
where IDIOT Dog" and other sand
wnhcs and pies can be obtained day
and night. The pEblic' is invited 70
call and inspect.
o7o-6+
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

Harry E. Metz, the l3-year-old son
Of M, and. Mrs. J. W. Mettz, q
sLynchbprg, was. Killed b. tran
Tuesday at Gladstone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

The Peoples Bank Of H2pcweii.
was closed "Wednesday BY the State
Bark Examiner, pending the appoint
:Y,cat OF g receiver. The bark w&S
organized May i, 1917. with capital
Of $4,000. It is said that it's present
condition is do to the rapid with
dl.&wal Of deposits following the clos
irg down Ct the Dupont %rn-cot:or
plant at Hopewell some two wees
ago. Two other har&s in Hopew"l!
enc national bank and the offer 3
State Institution, have had to pa!
out great deal Of money to dcpos;.
tors in the past few days, but botf
announce they are able TO meet a
such demands, without cost to stock
holders. Both institutions are under
stood IS be backed by one Of IL
leading national banks Of PctcTs
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29
FOR SALE

One buffet, $25; parlor suit, $50;
dining "oom table and chairs. so;
| sewing machine. Inquire at No.
102 South Alfred street. 283-it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

UaNTED-I,atercrs, white an;! col
cred. Highest wages. Either day
yr sight work. Amply 10 Virginia
Shipbuilding Corporations Repre-
sentative, u. S. Employment Scrv-
ice, ro,t Office Building, Aie<an-
i.ia, Virginia. 2l4-tL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

.or Sale One 1918 six cylinder, seven
Messenger, St9Artal;"r in first class
condition; equipped With cord tires
GOOD for five thousand miles Apply
10 Carol Pierce, Alexandria, Va.
27J-Gt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

Tivc-room bungalow, go South Pat
ricI: street. and four building lots.
To quick purchaser will sell for
81 500. Apply on premises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29

Two Barber Chairs and > cup cases,
with mirrors for SO. Can be seen
at 1877 South Fairfax street.
oS3-3i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-11-29
VIRGINIA NEWS

4 Harry E. Metz, the l3-year-old sor
Of Nj; and Mrs. J. W. Mettz, q
Lynchbprg, was. Killed b. tra:n
Tuesday at Gladstone.
Suit has been instituted in IN:
Federal district court at Lynch5urH
by Rosa c. Tyree, adn1in;stratriy g
Samuel w. Tyrec; against ". Z. DC
Adoo, Railway Administrator. Fl
$4,000 The husband Of the p;aintiE
Southern Railway fireman, WI:
killed in a wreck last Jaly, and SUIT
10 rccovar fer his death. He resided
al Spencer, n. c.
For the past few days the muster
:np cut of men at Camp Lee has been
in progress, principally from the
Central cRY.cc-s' Training School. Be
tween $500 and 1000 have received
l.crcrsble discharges. About ore
thousand Of the men will remain st
the scnool for %rad'at'on' "''ei WIZ
they will enter the army reserve
49,, - Good co,oraa farmer
- -,:,S;a ,,.. br~,ea r. deaf,
e,. ..:,,,+ !, b;s c,,.1 or GrG-
:, 49, -. ~ ,,.d o,.ntity e
cotton stored il his cabin and It :
supposed that this accldentaH%
caught fire Jus: as neighhors az.
rived 10 render assistahce' the Aoot
fell il and only the caafre" reE"nl.
Of thc body was forn' "''e, nv ~"
The Old mans savings Of CIV W.
burned.
+,,,,s,nd trocny landed
" Ne, ~. Tnnsdav NIGHT by IA?
- r.,..;,,o,+ Gent whic.,
- 80. .,,o., r,.,,,, u,b. kar. whsra
The Keota news., 1918-11-15

Seven In name but one In aim.
Give once but enough for all
For every mothers son
For all creeds and one cause
Over here for Over there
Hand In hand to the fight
No creeds. Only deeds
United we serve
Hasten victory. GIVE DOUBLE
Morale makes heroes.
Mrs. C. e. Redfield found Saturday
morning that her horses had straycd
from her pasture. and located them only
after . long hunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Red
field are both deaf mutes. and the for
mer IL away At work. During his ab-
seuce. and supposedly at night, some
one took down and removed . half mile
Of fence along the north line Of the Red
field homestead. and Il was In this way
that their horses got away. The fenc-
ing had cost the RedAelds as. besides
their labor. and its loas 10 serious hard.
ship to them. II the thief has even the
rudimenss Of conscience in his make
up. he will certainly repay the Redfields
for HE act.
C.P. Poland. and Dan Poland returned
to Greeley after spending week with
Tie O. E. Poland family.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. 8. Griffin. william
Bowles and Mr.. Young were Brigxsdsle
visitors Tuesday.
l.. H. Underwood spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Jackson. At Hard
scrabble Ranch.
A baby daughter was born Weincs-
day. November Is. TO Mr.. and Mira.
Henry Maggie j..
Mr. and Mrs. Tillinghxst left Tucsday
for Greeley whore they will make their
home.
J. E. Pcgg went to Loveland Sunday.
The Keota news., 1918-11-15
MAKES HIS own SUGAR

Limited BY the Food Administration
to forty'seven pounds Of sugar . month
for bread.making. W. =. Pritts of the
Pritts Baking Company. 90l Bannock
street. Denver. found . way to make
his own sugar. Mr.. Pritts 10 also head
Of the bakery division Of the Food Ad.
ministratiou for Colorado.
He returned bis sugar certificates to
the sugar division Of the Food Admin.
istration. effscting . saving Of moro
than 500 pounds Of sugar a year hght
there. and now II willing to give his
recipe for sugar manufacturing to any
other baker who will communicate
with him.
The sugar IL produced out OF the
chemical reaction Of barley malt on
corn starch and Is q powerful sweet.
ener. Here is the recipe In brief:
Moistcn barley and lei II sprout;
dry by heat: break off the sprout:
make barley broth (n,alO: cool thor
oughly: make a regular corn starch
pudding. bringing II to stiff boil: add
the barley broth or malt. PrNsto!--
tho chemical reaction takes place.
producing malt sugar.
The Keota news., 1918-11-15

Mr.. and Mira. l.. A. Jackson had Tues
day dinner with Mrs. K. A. Bowman.
Tom Ferry left Saturday to work in
the machine shops at Cheyenne.
Arthur Cowei and family spent Sum
day at the John Hobbs home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-07

big loft in the main barn was
cleared and in the evening dancing
was enjoyed.
Late in the afternoon an excellent
community dinner was served in the
machine shed by the women OF the
Red Cross society.
The principal address OF the after
noon was given by Treadwel TWich-
ell Of Mapleton in the absence Of At
torney Thomas Callahan, who was
confined to his home at Casseiton by
illness.
at makes no difference what price
we pay for victory, it will be worth
it," declared Mr.. TWichel in urging
full support of all Red Cross activt-
ties. Mr.. Twichell advised his hear
ers not to see how little they could
give to the Red Cross, but how much
they could give. In closing his adj
dress Mr.. TWichell appealed to those
present to support the Red Cross
fund to be raised at the picnic.
w. B. Richards, Cass county farm
agent, who was introduced by DR..
w. r. Sprake Of Casselton, chairman
Of the meeting, urged an increased
crop production on the farms OF
North Dakota and told the women
LLldI IL I44Oy AO044 CO 4bS 4AS
would arrange to send canning
expert to the Cassel-
ton community to instruct them in
the latest methods Of canning.
Other speakers at the picnic were
G. Green, assistant states
attorney in Cass county, and DR..
Thomas J. Graham, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church Of Fargo,
both Of whom gave strong appeals
Tor support Of the Red Cross move
nents.
Added features on the program
were songs by Norman B. Black Of
Fargo and George Stanley Of Cas-
SETON.
Baseball Game.
The baseball game between Maple
on and Arthur was called in the
sixth inning and Arthur was the VIC
or by a score of seven to five. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-07
$4,000 IS RAISED
FOR RED CROSS AT
CASSELTON PICNIC
Three Thousand Attend
Community Gathering
At Sinner Farm
TWICHELL GIVES
MAIN ADDRESS
Excellent Dinner Served by
Women Of Red Cross
Society

Over $1,000 was raised for the Red
Cross at the Harmony township Red
Cross picnic, held Thursday after
noon at the John Sinner farm, a mile
east of Casselton. The picnic was
one Of the most successful commun-
ity gatherings ever held in Cass
county and it was estimated that at
one time yesterday afternoon at
least 5000 people were present. All
Of the surrounding townships and
the towns of Casselton, Mapleton,
Arthur and Fargo were well repre-
scented at the picnic.
The Sinner farm, which is one Of
the finest in the county, was attrac-
lively decorated in patriotic fash
ion with American flags and ban
.ners, Sam Askew, manager Of the
farm, arranging the decorations. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-07
TO THE PUBLIC.

This is to inform the public that
the partnership Of Halvorsen s.
Paulsen, doing business at 11S Fifth
street north, has been dissolved, s..
Paulsen- retiring. All bills will be
paid and all accounts, collected by
G. Halvorsen, who continues the
business.
C. HALvoRsEN, s. PAULsEN.
~ -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-07
FURNITURE
We buy. sell and exchange, new and
second hand Furniture. "
BERT aHARTSTEfN.
Tel. 1s1-W sos Front St.
WATKINS IN NEW YORK.

New York, June 7.-Imperial
Shrine over. Visited leading
commercial schools-Egans and
others. Wonderful equipment.
They have Dakota Business col
lege plan Of typewriter for each
pupil, roll top desks and actual
business from start-Watkins-
Publicity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-07
SSSSSsSS sS@SsSSes
GETS POSITION

The Motopower Manufacturing
company needed additional help
to care for it's increasing bust
ness ana naturally came to Da-
kota Business college for g. COM
petent stenographer. Miss Over
by was sent. Attend summer
school and prepare for fall
position.-Publicity ~.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-07

Art South received first prize. Ar
thur Sinner second, and George
Neissmier third in the pacing race
for farmer-owned horses. In the run
ming race for farmer owned horses,
Clarence Askew took both heats from
his only opponent, John Fletcher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
RICHMOND TOMORROW

Cecil F De Miles latest Aircraft
production The Squaw Man" ore of
the most pretentious productions Mr.
De Mile has thus far made for Art
craft, will be the attraction at the
Richmond tomorrow.
This is a perturbation of Edwin
Milton Royle's famous stage success,
the hero being a manly Englishman
who, to shield the woman he loves
from disgrace shoulders another's
crime and becomes a pariah in Wy
oming. 1t is a photoplay of the red
blood variety and every moment of it
is filled with interest and heart ap-
peal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
Ar THE RICHMOND TONIGHT

One hundred and forty-three years
ago Paul Revere s,made h,hisS famous
midnight ride to warn colonists OF
teh coming of anfinvading army. yo-
day you can witness: a'imoderH Espl
Revere rouse the. country to fever
pitch in ebhalf of Liberty. Bonds At
the Richmond Theatre tonight George
Walsh is appearing in Con The
Jump" big timely patriotic com.
). edy. ~ &:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
INGOMAR name CHOSEN

Miss Annie Ewald Winner in Contest
For Naming New Theatre-376
Persons Submit 1S5 Different
Names-Ingomar Opens Tomorrow
The name of the new theatre Just
erected by the Alexandria Amuse-
ment Company on the north side of
King street between Washington and
st. Asaph streets, forerly the site of
the old Surprise will be the Ingomar
This name was suggested by Miss
Annie Ewald, COS North Washington
street, From this date this theater.
which will be formally opened tomor-
row, will be the Ingomar
Announce ment of the winner was
made this afternoon by the Alexan-
dria Amusement Company.
A total of 1876 names were sus-
sested by 376 persons.
Ingomar is the title of the strong
drama taken revised and rewritten by
Maria Lowell and produced for the
first time at New York in 1851. Mary
Anderson and. Julia Marlowe first
came into prominence while playing
the character Parthenia in this play
Some of our best dramatic actors have
portrayed the character of "Ingomar,
The last to play en- tour R. D. Shep
herd (stage name R. D. MacLean.'
Many of the contestants submitted
the:same names and among those tha
Icane in large numbers, were the fol
lowing: Victory, thirty-six, Liberty
twenty-six; Pershing, twenty-one
Wilson, twenty-five, Virginia, six; La
fayette, six; Peace six; Palace, SIX
belle Haven, seven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
OPENING OF 1NGOMAR THEATRE

Margarita Fisher in "''rhe Mante of
Charity" will be the opening attrac-
ton at the Ingonnar Theatre, former
ly the Surprise, Christmas day :
There are.s imumerable laughs in
the brisk comedy, and there is a seri:
Gus undecurrent of truth abort the
frequent misdirechon Of human ! ef=
fort on the part of philanthropists,
But it is entirely a laughing lesson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
THE POOR REMEMBERED
Alexandria Lodge of E'ks Distributes
Fifty Baskets And Salvation Arm y
Twenty-two-Gifts Greatly Appre.
cisted by Recipients.
Twenty-tw0--Gif
cisted by Recipients,

Christmas cheer today was brough,
to the homes Of number of pool
| persons by the distribution of bas'
kets, filled with groceries and provis.
ions distributed to families by Alex
andria Lodge mo. 1853, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks and the
Salvation Army 1!
The Elks this afternoon sent ont
fifty baskets, all of which. we're. filed
with a bountiful supply of articles to
help make their Christmas happy
one.
The committee in Charge Of the dis.
trlbution of the baskets was conll
posed of Clarence F Johnson, Robert
F Green, Rev Edgar Carpenter. H j
W.. WiIdt and C. NJ. Lennon.
Baskets distributed by the Saliva;
tion Army numbered twenty-five and
the contents follow: Roast Of beef;
two loaves of bread, half peck of po-.
tatoes, quarter peck of apples rice,
coffee, oranges, Christmas War Cry,
turnips, oat meal, cabbage, celery
beans, shoes and underwear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
GRAND THEATRE
SSrB5

Maiorie Daw. who, plays. the lead
ing role opposite Douglas Fairganks
in his new screen production "say,
Young Fellow" had a birthday party
recently, to. celebrate her seventeenth
birthday. Mr.. Fairbanks presented her
with large birthday cake, covered
with the proper amount of candlesi
which Maiorie in turn gave to Los
Angeles orphanage. She will be seen
in "say, Young Fellow" at the Grand
Theatre tomorrow:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
(, ANNUAL MEETING

L; The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the District of Columbia
Paper Manufacturing Company, will
he held at the office of James R. and
H. b. Cation. III South Fairfax stree,
:A,fssnsalansa.,, Virginia; the. principal Of.
fee Of the Company, between y ~
and 1foaclock. ..p&m.,;; on shs 27th day DAY
Of lJanda2ry, ia a1elp, for thsTslection 9 q
Dirsotaors and officers aaa .,for: the
transaction Of, suchsqthers business as
may be- represented. % the smeebifHig.s
| ! =. ANNAS:To olson, Asst, ! secy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
MR.. CARLlN RETURNS

i Representative c. C. Carin arrived
today from France, where he has
been for the past two months visiting
the hattie fields. He came nome On
the George Washington and spent
today meeting his old friends. Mr..
Carlin has had interesting experien-
ces and will shortly give the people
of lexandr:a the benet Of his trav-
els. His son, Captain Keith Carlin,
is still in Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
aslHowER"i FOR THE: POOR

The Sunday School. of the M. f.
Church South will have a shower for
the poor of the city Thursday even
ing at ,7:45: o'clock. in the auditorium
of that church. The. different classes
have been requested to bring certain
articles so that there will be no dup
lcation. When collected il: will
be distributed among: the worthy poor
Of the city. This will take ithe; place OF
the usual 7, Christmas celebration OF
that Sunday School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
VIRGINIA SOLDIER
HAS SEVEN MEDALS

Probably the most decorated man in
all America, as far as the recent
war is concerned, is visiting relatives
and friends in Blacksburg.
This young officer is Capt. George
r. Fleet, of the 26th Infantry. Capt.
Fleet wears the Cross Of the Legion
of Honor, the Croix te Guerre, the
Distinguished Service Cross, and four
other medals which were conferred
by the French, British and American
armies.
By Foch and Pershing.
= The Cross. of the: Legion of: Honor
and Croix de Guere were conferred
personally by General Foch, and the
Distinguished Service Gross by Cen
erai Pershirg. In the citation :, by
General Pershing, he commended
Fleet for crawling n lie and a half
under nurderous machine gun fire
and shells Of all caibre to get impor-
tant information in regard to the
enemy. Although severely wounded,
CAPTAIN. Fleet got the; desired infor-
nation and returned safely to the
American lines.
Fleet wears. four wound stripes
and three trench chevrons. He went
to France with Pershi1g's first con-
tinrent, was the third officer to land
on French soil, and the first officer to
fall under fire.
! CAPTAIN Fleet, whois the son OF
George; W. Fleet, of Blacksburg, left
here five years ago and entered the
| army as private. He told friend
on leaving, that. he would never re-
turn to. Blackshurg until he was {
high ranking: commissioned officer
He made, good his promise. Captain
Flee" who is recovering from re
cent wound, will return to the hos
,nital at Hampton. and then proceed
to Douglas, .Ariz., where his wife re
Sides, :!
He was with Pershing on the pun
tive texpedition into Mexico and wa
in the heavy fighting at Chatea'
Iheirry and scissors. :.
CAPTAIN Fleet has been recommend
cd for 4 majority. When seen toda
he was wearing the Cross OF the lie
zion Of Honor, the Croix de- Guerr
and the distinguished service eros:
:; Reaching in ar inside pocket he pul
fled out four other medals one
! eold and, large as a good-slzed oi!
{ cuit: IAN adnriring friend asked M
Eyby heatlidn 'tfwear them. He re,PRte
= si,,; Nv. sfAw, I'd look too dresss
9 Eup."F'
al 'This braueyoung oficer.is a nephe
i of Ms Charles ~. tFleet,; Of Mort
9 Royai street. ~, -. -. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
RED MEN ELECT OFFICERS

Osceola Tribe of Red Men has elect
ed the following officers to serve for
the year: w. N. Crump, sachem; A.
P. Anderson, senior sycamore; G. n.
Walter, junior sycamore; w. J. Gar
rett, prophet; E. F. Downham, col
lector of wampum; A. j. Butcher,
keeper of wampum; G. C. Conner,
chief of records.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-24
Dear Dad:

A line topping it finds all we'll and
happy, / am getting along fine here in
glcnys as il is some town believe me.
This is very pretty place over here
In France, but up in the lines is not
2 very nice one, rs it is some desc
late looking, for all you can see is
barbed wire, trenches, and "Jerries," !"
which is better known as the Boche.
All have rick names, the French are
called "Frogies," and they call us
Yanl1s, which seem to head the list
over here especially when we go over
the top, and | have gone over more
than once, but | ann not anxious to go.
again any ways soon, for as rule.
some of your best pals fail to come
irssls. and have lost lots of them.
But anyway dad it is the only way.
to win the war, and we did it with.
out hesitation. 1t seems strange how
everyone acted when zero hour came.
1t was just the same as getting up in
the morning.
have captured a number of Boche
and also an oficer,I also have a medal
taken from the officer, have an Aus
trian ring I took from an Austrian
when we went over the top at Yer
dun. and believe ME wont forget it
eitiicr.
T had a grand pair of field glasses
/ took from a German Officer and left
them at the field kitchen. am in
hopes Of recovering them and bring
ing them to you as souvenir from
France.