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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
WINTHROP

An enjoyable meeting of the Commu-
nifty Chorus was held at the Town hall
Tuesday evening. There was no singing
by the chorus but an interesting pro-
gram was listened to. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. y. r. Pearson and the
girls orchestra furnished the opening
selection. Hon. L. T. Carleton acted
as master Of ceremonies for the evening
and after a delightful vocal solo by Mrs.
Ronald C. McIlroy, who gave song
composed for the Fourth Liberty Loan,
to the tune of Marching Through Geor-
gia," gave a few interesting remarks.
He then introduced the returned Cana
dian soldier, Lieut.. Clarke of the Prin-
cess Pat Regiment. who gave graphic
descriptions of some of the experiences
of the boys cover there" Mrs. Thomas
Bowker of Belfast sang a fine solo. re-
peating the chorus for an encore. Mr..
Carleton then introduced II. E. Dun
mack Of Augusta. Who spoke on THE
Present Needs of Our Country at War"
and selection by the orchestra COM
pleted the program.
The October meeting of Patience Stan
ley Chapter. D. A. r., will be held Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Annie Prescott
at Monmouth Roll call will be answer
ell by current events.
William Gordon, Mrs. Evie Johnson
and Percy Johnson passed Sunday IN
Rumford
Mrs. Charles Cassie Of Portland is
with her aunt. Mrs. John P. Whitney.
Mrs. Whitney is recovering from a
broken arm and severe shaking up, the
result of fall several weeks ago.
A patriotic social was held at the Mt
Pisgah schoolhouse Monday evening un-
der the direction Of the teacher, Miss
Sophie Hill. There was a short pro-
gram by the children. the audience sang
several times and Prof. George Wilson,
principal Of the Winthrop high school.
spoke. Forty-four Thrift Stamps were
sold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boothby Of Win
throp Center received word Tuesday
from Camp Upton. New York. that their
son Edward was seriously Ill with pneu-
monia. Mr.. and Mrs Boothby started
for Camp Upton Tuesday afternoon. ac-
companied by Miss Aida Murch.
Mr.. Ella wilkins reports receiving .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The management of the Kennebec
Central r. r. have tarted in making
repairs to their property and are de-
sirous OF giving better service to the
public. The turn tables on both ends
Of the road have been repaired and
for the first time for four years, the
engines are now running as intended.
Painting is being done to the cars
and the depots. For the convenience
of their patrons, beginning Saturday
there will be two extra trains run
during the evening. They will leave
Randolph at $50 and 10, and return
ing will leave Togus at Z and 1920.
This will give the merchants of this
city a chance to receive much of the
trade from Togus which has formerly
not been able to get here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
German Official

Berlin, Oct. 2.-(Via London).-
Parts of the German salient lines
near st. Quentin northwest of
Rheims and west Of the Argonne for
est yesterday were withdrawn 20 po-
siticns in the rear. says the official
statement issued today by the Ger
man army headquarters staff.
In local raids west of the river
Mouse. the statement says. the Ger
mans threw back the Americans out
of the Bots Des Ogons and the ad-
jacent lines.
The German general staff an
nounces that st. Quentin yesterday
was occupied by the enemy and that
the town of Rumilly. south of Cam
prai, also remained in the hands of
the enemy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
CLOSING ORDER BY
BOARD OF HEALTH

A meeting of the local board Of health
was held at City hall yesterday after
noon at o'clock to take action and to
consider conditions relative to the cpl
demic known as influenza.
After listening to the local reports OF
Drs. Nutting and Milliken and acting
on the advice and in accordance with
the wishes of the local physicians. the
board OF education and the mayor, who
were present and frankly expressed
their views, the following emergency or
der was passed:
Ordered: That no public gathering OF
any kind shall be held in this city until
further notice.
That the public schools, churches OF
every denomination. theatres. and the
public library shall be ordered closed
until further notice, and that the secre-
tary Of this board snail no notify those
persons who have charge OF the same.
That children shall be excluded from
the public streets unless accompanied
BY parenes or proper persons In charge.
and that the police Of the city are rs-
auested to take such prompt action that
in their Judgment seems necessary In
the matter.
That all physicians and nurses shall
report within q hours all cases under
their observation Of that disease known
as influenza.
(Signed)
HAROLD c. FULLER. Sec.
BARTON II. MANHIRE.
ANSON ]. BACON. Chairman.
1t is understood that the local board
Of health has the approval Of the mayor
and city government and that II found
n1caaaA1y such action win b talGaa hY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Thursdays Concerts

i. NJ.
March-"Hail to the Spirit of Lib
erty"
Overture-"Americ
Polka-"Tom Bowling"
Cornet solo by Curt H. Fischer
American Fantasia-"Gems Of Steph-
en- FOSTER,
Yankee Patrol"
War Medley-"The Boys in Blue"
7.3C p. NJ.
March-"Over There"
Grand American Fantasia-'Tone
Picture of the North and South
American Patrol
War Medley-"The Boys in Blue"
Quadrille-"Long Live the Army"
Medley "Reminiscences of the
Campfires of 1862"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The recent rains have filled all the
streams and ponds of the Cobbossee-
contee water shed to their limits
and there has been some to spare.
This is most acceptable for with the
average amount that will follow 1t
insures plenty of power for the COM
ing winter and it is especially well
come on account of the coal short
age. IL meaning n great caVinE in
this. The discharge at the upper dam
70 ensure sufficient power is $50 Gu
bic feet per second Monday the
fash boards had to be removed and
200 feet were sent over. Tuesday
this was reduced to 600 feet and each
dav will see reduction until it re-
turns to normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

ments of the Union Veterans Union
will be held here October Bird and 4th.
THE National encampment will COM
mence at 10 A. NJ. Thursday, with a
campfire and smoke talk in Grand
Army hall in the evening. A large
number of delegates are expected.
Col. George D. Herriott, commander
of General Beal Command No. %, U.
V. U. has been appointed chairman
of the committee of arrangements
and with his corps of able assistants
assures all of Il good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
MELVILLE RINES, JR.
HURT WHILE HUNTING

Brooks Of Randolph were out in the
woods cunning, Wednesday when Mr..
Kines met with painful accident
In going through the brush he fell in
such a way as to fill the muzzle Of
his gun with dirt. With the gun
cooked, he started to remove the dirt
with the fore finger Of his left hand
and in some way. pulled the trigger.
The entire finger was blown off by
the discharge and he was removed to
the Gardiner General hospital where
the wound was dressed. The charge
just missed striking Brooks. who was
standing at his side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The Red Cross workers of Gardiner
feel under particular obligation to Mrs.
Mabel King Fox and Mrs. Frank Dennis
of Augusta who assisted in the fancy
dances given in the afternoon, and the
people of Gardner were very much
pleased to have had the opportunity Of
see the Misses Purinton in their Fan
tasy dance and Miss Dorothy Gray in
Russian dance, both of which dances
were, finely executed.
the people of Gardiner surely respond
ed lowally to the Red Cross endeavois.
as is shown by the large sale Of tickets.
and this is more than appreciated when
it is realized that the admission to the
grounds was only Is cents and ice cream
sold as low as cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
LTTCHFIELD

CORNERS-Mr. Merrill True died
at his home Tuesday morning, aged
Sc years. He was the son of Aaron
and Mary True. Mr.. True is sur
vived by his wife. Martha, one son.
Stanley. who has always made his
home with his parents. and one
daughter. Mrs. Frank Rollins Of DAN
bury, Conn. Mr.. True has been in
poor health for many years. but has
been tenderly cared for by his wife
and son. He was born in Litchfield
where he has always msde his homa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Cakes Radcliffe

At the Congregational parsonage
Saturday evening Miss Natalie Rad
cliff and Ernest l.. Cakes, both of
this city, were united in marriage by
the pastor, DR.. J. L. Quimby, the
double ring service being used. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Cakes are we'll known
in this city, Mrs. Cakes being en-
ployed at Bussell's book store, while
Mr.. Cakes was employed at Haz-
Yards shoe shop until recently when
he joined the colors, he now being a
member of the 73d Inf. at Camp
Devens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

l.. a. Peacock has been recommend
ed by City Marshal Wakefield and
accepted By the city council as night
Waterman to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation Of Frank NJ.
Hoocrs He began his duties Wednes-
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Claude Hustis

Claude Hustus died at 7.3o o'clock
Wednesday morning at his home 1o4
Water street. after a short illness OF
pneumonia, aged "a years. 3 AnoEths.
He is survived by a widow, Grace NJ,
and son Leo E.. two brothers and
two sisters. Funeral services will
be held from his late home Friday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and will be
private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
WEST GARDINER

The funeral of Louis E. Cannon was
held at o'clock Wednesday afternoon
at the grave in the Fairbanks ceme-
terry. Rev. A. A. Walsh Of Gardiner
officiated. The bearers were Erwin
Horne, Harry Horne. Basil Gordon OF
West Gardiner and George Brown Of
Roxbury. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Stanley Church, the 11-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur church, met
with a painful accident Monday while
running with some boys he fell over a
bank and tore the knee cap open
making an ugly wound. He is re-
ported as comfortably as could be
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Miss Evelyn Dick returned from
Camp Devens Wednesday evening,
where she has been nursing. She re-
ports conditions as very bad but
somewhat improved. She expects to
return within few days and join the
some 300 nurses now on duty there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Ladies will find f. s. Smith &
Cos showing Of new Fall models in
Ladies Coats. Suits, Dresses and
Waists is unusual for variety of
models at popular prices. They say
you viii find something different at
their store than is shown at other
ste res.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

There will be a business meeting o.
the w. c. T. U. at the home of the pres
ident, Mrs. w. H. Perry, Thursday aft
erernoon at 4 O'Clock. 1t is importan.
that there be large attendance as dei-
egates must be chosen to the State con-
vention at Rockland Oct. 3, 10 and IL.
Anv member who can go please make a
special effort to be at this meeting
Thursday. Other important business
must be decided, also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Capt. James HAZEL of the Barge
Tamaqua. Perth Amboy. N. j.. who
has been very i'll at the Augusta Gen
eral hospital. suffering from an at
tack Of pneumonia, was reported last
evening as showing symptoms of i'm :
prOVement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mrs. Frank a. Hayes and children
have returned from Portsmouth,
where they have been residing for the
last few months. Mr.. Hayes has en-
listed in the naval forces as a car
penters mate in the aviation branch
and is now located at Newark, n. j.,
at "a training school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Charles A. Rogers

The death of Charles A. Rogers
occurred in Boston. Mass, Sept. so.
He was born in Ireland IS years ago.
He enlisted in Co. y, 81 Conn. Inf.
July 81, 1868. He came to this Home
Aug. S. 1918. He was a clerk by oc-
cupation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
William Corbct

The death of William Corbet &C.
Cured in the hospital here Tuesday.
He was born in Ireland IS years ago.
He came to this country as boy
and followed the sea for many years.
He enlisted in the L. S. Navy, May
:, 1SC; and was discharged July IL.
1866 He came to this Home from
Portland. Aug. |. 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The body of John Gilman OF West
Gardiner arrived on the Pullman
Wednesday morning from Fort Roll
Inns. New Bedford, Mass, where he
died Of the prevailing epidemic. The
body, accompanied by a military es-
cort. was taken to his home for bur-
ial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The work of the Legal Advisory
Board for this city was completed
Wednesday evening. The members
Of the board have given their time
for this work and during their ses-
sions they have assisted over 600 to
FIJI out their missionaries. Those
seeking advice have not alone been
from this district but from those of
many localities. some even being
from Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The piers NJ Brown Island that hold
the booms of the Kennebec Log Driv-
ing Co. are being repaired. These
have stood many years during the
freshets and the continual strain has
told on them so as to weaken them.
While there have not been so many
logs held here as formally, it is ex-
pected that the piers will soon be
used again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

George Kilgore took George Frank
Hagg to Portland Tuesday. where he
was committed to the Marine Hospital
for the Insane. Mr.. Hagg was one OF
the crew that came here on q coal ves-
sci which was recently discharged Of its
cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

There will be meeting for surgical
dressings at the parish house this
Thursday evening as we'll as this az
ternoon. TIL evening meeting will be
from 100 to $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Regular meeting Gardiner Lodge.
No. 9, l. o. o. F.. this evening. There
will be an election adm installation.
All members are requested 20 be
present, including band, who will
give a concert. Refreshments will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

This picnic which was to have been
held Friday Of this week by the
Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist church
has been postponed and there will
he no meeting Of the Society this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
RED CROSS CARNIVAL
FINANCIAL SUCCESS

The Red Cross Carnival given under
the auspices of the Gardiner Red Cross
chapter through the courtesy of Mrs.
r. p Hazard was a pronounced fnan-
cial success. The following are the net
amounts received from the different de-
partments, showing a grand total of the
net receipts of $2276o2:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mrs. C. D. Libby returned yesterday
from New York where she has been
to see her daughter, Miss Blanche
Libby sail for France where she Is to
become engaged in Red Cross work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Friends of Ernest Duffy. a former
Randolph boy. will be pleased to
hear that he has arrived safely over
seas and is now driving a motor sup
ply truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

James Bailey and family, vino have
been passing the summer at their
home at Pittston, returned to New
York Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The senior dance which was announc-
ed Wednesday will be postponed indef'
nitely by order of the school board on
account Of the prevalence of sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mrs Charles Messenger went to
Richmond yesterday for few days
visit with her mother, Mrs. Charles
Rim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

At the meeting Of the Firefy
Steamer Co. Tuesday evening. the
members unfurled large service flag
at the headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Why pay 2Oc. an ounce for peppermint
when you can buy Stuart's Tube Pep
permint for one-half that? d. H.
Meader, Hallowell. Maine. oct3dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis E. King left
Wednesday for Lynn. Mass. where
they will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Regular meeting this evening at
,, 80 Of Sanborn lodge. l. o. 0. F.. No.
SO. Work in the Initiatory degree. A
large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
LOCAL NOTICE

beginning oct. there will be an
advance in the price of horse shoe
ing.
g ELMER HUNTING
BROWN d MERRILL
BRADLEY SMITH
T.. c. BROWN Octedct'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Elwood King Of Lewiston was
among the business visitors IN this
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

NJ. and Mrs. Willard Danfo:th OF
LitchficId were in this city Wednes-
day calling on friends. They made
the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mrs. William Cover Of New York
Is visiting friends in this city for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

w. S. Brooks Of Clinton was IL
this city Wednesday calling oil
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

benjamin Delaware of Camp Dew
ems is home. for a few days. called
IS the death Of Louis CLANCY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Music pupils Of Minona L. Harvey
make arrangements for lessons after
Nov. l. oct3dot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Mrs. A. y. Smith visited friends at
Pittsfieid Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. F. $. Newbert Of
Portland are passing two weeks with
friends in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Miss Agnes Gould left Wednesday
afternoon for Boston, where she will
be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

John Clark, Jr.. Of Richmond Is
the guest CT his grandparents for a
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The Universal.st League will meet
this Thursday evening with Mrs. Flor
ence Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Warner
were auto visitors in Lewiston Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Violet Eva Hewns. teacher Of pi-
ano. Wilder street. Phone 9S6-J.
sept2Sd6t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Ned Church, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Church. is confined to his
bed with asthma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mrs. Julia Morgan Of Bath is visit
ing relatives and friends in this city
for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Masquerade ball at l. O. r. M. hall
IN South Gardiner, Thursday evening.
oct. 2.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-10-29
LIVE STOCK PRICES

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 90
iogs-Receipts, 10000; higher.
Cattle-Receipts. 1,100; steady.
Cattle-Receipts, 500; strong to
higher
Sheep-Receipts. 600: steady.
Steers-Prlme corn fed steers 1900
BIS. and up. $18.50@19.00; good to
,hoice steers, 1900 lbs. and up, Sits
D1860: common to medium steers,
800 lbs. and up, $17.00@17.50; good
% choice steers, 100 to 1900 lbs.
si16.60017.50; common to medium
.teers, 100 to 1900 lbs, $4,000
600; good to choice steers. 900 to
100 lbs, $15.00@16.00; common to
Medium steers, 900 to 1000 lbs. $1,000
DIG 90: good to choice yearlings.
s14O0616.00
Heifers and Cows-Good to choice
,oifers. $9.75@11.00: common to fair
aeifers, $6.5068.25; good to choice
COWS. $S50610.00; fair to medium
.ows, 7.750S.25; Gamers and cutters,
s5.50G7.5O.
Bulls and Cslves--,;ood to prime ex.
port bulls. $950@11.00; good to choice
butcher bulls. $3.50 @ 1850; com
ron to fair bulls. $500 q S.25;
common to best veal calves. $1,000
1850: common to best heavy calves.
bS.00m 200; stock calves. $50 to $50
pounds. $10.00@11.50; good to choice
lights, $1G1001615.
Stockers aud Feeding Cattle-Gocd
io choice steers. 700 pounds and up.
I11.0aQ 1900: common to fair steers.
under 700 pounds. $10.00011.00: good
10 choice steers. under 700 pounds.
t11.0o012.0O; common 20 fair steers.
nnder 700 pounds. $9.00010.50: med.
.um to good heifers. $8.50010.00:
n,edium to good feeding cows. 5000
; 80; ospringers. sS.00@9.50.
Hogs-Best heavies, $1s.15@1S50;
medium and mixed, $1S.O0@1s.25;
common to medium lights, $4,000
1876. roughs and packers, $15.50@
1850; light pigs. $13.00@14.75; bulk
Of sales, $16.25@17.00; best
Of sales, $1S.O0@1S.50; best pigs.
$16.25d17.0o; comon to choice,
s16.30016.75.
Sheep and Lamos-Good to choice
yearlfngs. $11.00@12.O0; common to
fair yearlings. $10.5091215; good to
choice sheep. $11.00; bucks. 10c
choice sheep. $11.00@1150: bucks, 10c
pounds. $9.0o910.O0; good to choice
breeding ewes. s12.00@16.O0: good to
choice spring lambs, s13.00@14.00;
good to choice wool lambs, $4,000
1sOo:' common to medium lambs.
s1o.o0@1275.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1918-10-29
Rabbits Foot Saued His Life at
Front, Injured Soldier Believes

'eThe biggest thing saw in France
besides the pep displayed by Uncle
Sans fighters-is the loyal support
and wonderful care and assistance
given our boys by the Red Cross, the
Salvation Army and the K. of c."
said Roland Walls of Trench Battery
l First Division, who has recently re-
turned to his home. 426 South West
Third street, following nearly a year
in active service in France. Walls
was seriously gassed at the front last
March. and for about four months was
confined in various French hospitals.
He is now convalescing rapidly at his
home.
"The worst part of my whole ex-
perience abroad" he said today. was
practice work in blowing up barbed
wire entanglements. We were en-
camped back from the front in France
for some little time and one of our
daily jobs was putting up wire en-
tanglements and then blowing them
down.
II had bunch of Fritz's equipment
with me when l went to the first hos
pital, and the joke was that l had
'swiped' them from another fellow
and while l was in blighty another
fellow pulled them from me-
How did l feel when l first went
into the trenches? Well, felt over
loaded. Every place l could carry
ammunition l had some and I was
looking for German every time
heard the wind whistle. Oh, yes.
was scared. Perhaps some fellows
aren't. but imagine big guns all around
you, shells bursting, star shells light
ing up the heavens, and plenty of
noise. You have probably heard that
we have difficulty in sleeping when
the noise stops. The second night l
was at the front did not carry quite
SO much truck with me, and got along
lots better, and gradually it got to
seem natural to be up there. We