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Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-01
CHAPTER II.
The War Breaks.

After serving four years and three
months In the q. S. navy, received
an honorable discharge on April II,
1914. I held the rank of chief petty
officer, first-class gunner. 1t is not
uncommon for garbies to lie around
while between enlistments-they like
a vacation as much as anyone-and 1t
was my intention to loaf for a few
months before joining the navy again.
After the war started, of course,
had heard more or less about the Ger
man atrocities in Belgium, and while
/ was greatly interested, was doubt
full at first as to the truth Of the re-
ports, for I knew how news gets
changed in passing from mouth to
mouth, and never was much of a
hand to believe things until saw
them, anyway. Another thing that
caused me to be interested in the war
was the fact that my mother was born
in Alsace. Her maiden name, DER
vieux, Is well known In Alsace. had
often visited my grandmother in st.
Nazaire, France, and knew the coun-
try. So with France at war; 1t was
not strange that I should be even
more interested than many other
garbies.
AS I have said, did not take much
stock in the first reports Of the Huns
exhibition Of kultur, because Fritz is
known as q clean sailor, and / figured
that no real sailor would ever get
mixed up in such dirty work as they
said there was in Belgium. 1 figured
the soldiers were like the sailors. But
I found out was wrong about both.
One thing that opened my eyes a
bit was the trouble my mother had in
getting out of Hanover, where she
was when the war started, and back
to France. She always wore little
American flag and this both saved and
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-01

Der then, too, for that was before my
introduction to kultur in German pris-
on camps, and life there is not exactly
fattening-not exactly. do not know
why it is, but If you will notice the
navy firemen-the lads with the red
stripes around their left shoulders
you will find that almost all Of them
are small men. But they are a husky
lot.
Now, in the navy, they always haze
a newcomer until he shows that he
cam take care of himself, and / got
mine very soon after / went into I'm
Gle SAM s service. I was washing my
clothes in a bucket on the forecastle
deck. and every garby (sailor) who
came along would give me or the
bucket a kick, and spill one or the
both of us. Each time L would move
TO some other place, but I always
seemed to be in somebody's way. FL
naIly I saw a marine coming. I was
nowhere near him, but he hauled out
az his course to come up to me and
give, the bucket a boot that sent 1t
twenty feet away, at the same time
handing me clout on the ear that
fast about knocked me down. Now,
4 did mot exactly know what marine
was. and this fellow had so many
stripes on his sleeves that thought
he must be some sort of officer, SO
lost stood by. There was gold stripe
commissioned officer) on the bridge
and I knew that If anything was
wrong he would cut in, so l kept look
ing up at him, but he stayed where he
was, looking on, and never saying q
word. And all the time the marine
Kept sIamming me about and telling
me to get the hell out of there.
Finally ! said to myself, I'll get
this guy if. it's the brig for month"
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the enlistment station was. I had to
argue with him some time before he
would even direct me to 1t. OF course
/ had no passport and this made him
suspicious of me.
The officer in charge of the station
was no warmer in his welcome than
the gendarme, and this surprised me,
because Murray and Brown had no
trouble at all In joining. The French,
of course, often speak Of the Foreign
Legion as "the convicts," because so
many DICTIONARIES are wanted by the
police of their respective countries,
but criminal record never had been
a bar to service with the legion, and
did not see why it should be now-if
they suspected me of having one. /
had heard there were not a few Ger
mans In the legion-later on / became
acquainted with some-and believe
me, no Alsatian ever fought harder
against the Huns than these former
Deutschlanders did. 1t occurred to
me then that If they thought / was
q German, because / had no passport,
/ might have to prove I had been In
trouble with the kaiser's crew before
they would accept me. I do not know
what the real trouble was, but solved
the problem by showing them my dis
charge papers from the American
navy. Even then, they were suspicious
because they thought was too young
to have been a G. p. o. When they
challenged me on this point, said
would prove 1t to them by taking an
examination.
They examined me very carefully,
In English, although I know enough
French to get by on a subject like
gunnery. But foreign officers are very
proud of their knowledge of English
and most of them can speak it-and /
think this one wanted to show off, as
you might say. Anyway, passed my
examination without any trouble,
was accepted for service in the For
eign Legion and received my commits
sion as gunner, dated Friday, January
1, 1915.
There is no use in my describing the
Foreign Legion. 1t is one of the most
famous fighting organizations in the
world, and has made q wonderful rec
ord during the war. When l joined La
Legion, it numbered about 10000 meE.
Today 1t has less than 5000. They
say that since August, 1914, the legion
has been wiped out three times, and
that there are only few men still in
service who belonged to the original
legion. I believe it to be true. In
January of this year the French gov
eminent decided to let the legion die.
was sorry to hear it. The legion
naires were a fine body of men, and
wonderful fighters. But the whole
civilized world is now fighting the
Huns, and Americans do not have to
enlist with the French or the Limeys
any longer.
But one thing about the legion, that
I find many people do not know, is that
the legionnaires are used for either
land or sea service. They are sent wher-
ever they can be used. / do not know
whether this was the case before the
present war-I think not-but In my
time, many of the men were put on
ships. Most people, however, have the
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-08-01
CHAPTER III,
In the Foreign Legion.

This time was determined to en-
list. So, when we landed at st. Ma
zaire, l drew my pay from the vir-
ginian and, after spending a week
with my grandmother, I went out and
asked the first gendarme / met where
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. IL. Owen have re-
turned from a delightful visit to the
nome of their daughter, Mrs. Ralph
White in 0Xford.-Grenada Sentinel
18th inst.
Mr.. A. c. Hargis, who has been
training at the aviation field at Aus
tin, Texas, was in Grenada this week.
having stopped over on his trip to
visit his parents at Oxford. Mr.. Har-
gis has been made Lieutenant and is
to be assigned to another field to as
sist instructing other aviators.-
Grenada Sentinel, 29th inst.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
STAY UNTIL CALLED. PRESI-
DENT TELLS RED CROSS MEN

President Wilson in letter to II. II.
Dawson, chairman of the War Coun-
Gil of the American Red Cross express
ed the hope that all Red Cross workers
within the new draft ages-eighteen
to continue TO render ser
vice unless and until specifically called
to other and mere i-npori.n. duty"
The presidents letter was written
In response to one from Mr.. Dawson
in which the effect of the proposed
new draft ages upon American Red
Cross personnel was set forth. The
president wrote as follows:
"My Dear Mr.. Dawson:
81 hope the action we have taken in
the matter of voluntary enlistment
will help little in the solution Of the
difficulties created for he American
Red Cross by the probable extension
of the draft ages. If the government
does the selecting it can select with a
due regard to the intere-.s of al ser
vices whether within tie government
or without, whereas if we permit il
men li:ble to be drafted rush in and
obtain commissions and there would
be chaos indeed. As the American
Red Cross is such an important auxil-
iary to our armed forcoE. and is also
extending relief not only to our people
at home but to the peoples Of the ma
tons associated with US who are suf-
fering as the result of the war, | hope
that every man connected with the
work either at home CT abroad will
have full appreciation Ct its import
ance and will if possible continue to
render service unless and until speci-
fleially called to other and clearly
more important duty.
Cordially and Sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
JAMES SULLIVAN
FINDS BABY ON PORCH

Mr.. James Sullivan. farmer living
a mile or two east of town. found a
baby boy on his front porch Monday
morning. Nothin0 to indicate the
identity of the child was found. A
tag say "His name is James. and was
born June a" it IL said was found
pinned TO the child's clothing. We
have not learned as to what DISPOSE
ton will be made of the child. A
great mystery surrounds its appea~-
ance on MIR. Sullivan's Premises.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

tS,n 30 much better and do mo,.
oiIah ,r1ad, since | was a yo,,rn pnore Voi
gladly Recommend II ~ Jung man
condition." ~ 10 anyone in I
co1,is. Just such TESTIMONY .. a.
peopIsg ,,hg IN IN iron, from every guarter r. tls I,
remedy. Beins COW ssrs u y wOndersj
of the finest herbaf 9Sssed Of eo1
to medical science, it f8eies ~
and does it quickly. Come ~ M,
bottle and try it on our reco,r.
dation. N'''lness
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
STORES TO CLOSE,

Saturday. September Z, will be
Rosh Hashona (Jewish New Year }
Monday, September 16, will be Yum
kippur (day of atonement.) On ac-
count of these holidays the following
stores will be closed on the above
dates: The Leader, II. d J. Friedman,
Bremen d Co, and the Oxford Fur
niture Co.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

The September allotment of work
is expected some time this week, and
will be distributed 20 the Branches as
soon a received. This is good news
to the workers fo~ I'll are anxious to
be at work again.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
NOTICE.

In the Chancery Court Of Iaiaysl1
County, State Of Mississippi.
Whereas letters Of admiaistraad
on the estate of Abraham Brerns
have been granted to the undersg1
by the Chancery Court Of afa!e1
County, State of Mississippi. ThiiI
to give notice to all persons hOldI1
claims or demands against the esiz|
of the said Abraham Brenne-, 4
ceased, to probate and establish Y
same before the Chancery Court 1
said County within one year. or
same shall be barred.
FRED BRENNER
Administrator.
E. A. 22-29 Sept. 6-13-20.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
:. CIassifeo

COONH0UNDS WANTED-NanI
get in touch with a party that kn'j
where some good eoonhounds can
bought. Good wages will be pala y
right man. Address Box 364, Oo'il|
ton, Tenn, E. Sept. 5-6t-p.
FOR RENT-The Comm reial 10y
partly furnished, water, lights O'1
and modern ccnvenienccs. FOR
ticulars see ]. Z. Pegues. Z. A. 4
FOR RENT-Cottage on North SIT W
cente-ally located. Apply 10 "
E. A. Thompson, next door.
WANTED-To Buy 2,OOOlb Ea]
multiplier onions, will buy in snlaa
large quantities any one who can y
lect up a lot of onions of TINS ~
address r. NJ. Porter, Como Ms'
F. Aug. %. Sept. 5.
FOR RENT-Five room cottage,
porches. sewerage, garden on - ~
toe Street. Apply to Aim" Dave
E. A. 29. Sept. 5.
DUROC PIGS-Several register q
Duroc Jersey Pigs for sale, ags] s.a1
to DIR. w. w. Phillips. at OhH'
Drug Store. E. S.5-12. p. -
FOR SALE-4O Head of high 8 u \
Poland China hogs. Nice Is'u, d,
Reason for selling, overstocNe"
Registered Poland China Boar a
w. d. Porter, Agent. E. sep 4
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Rev. A. B. Morris, of Oxford, was
the guest Of friends and relatives here
this week.-Grenada Sentinel, 29th
inst.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Miss Wright accompanied Mrs.
Ramsey, the Home Demonstration
Agent, to both the Philadelphia and
Caswell communities Monday after
noon in interest of Red Cross work.
Miss Wright found the Philadelphia
organization about complete and ready
to report a new membership of about
so 10 the Chapter This is a splendid
beginning and good work is expected
from this auxiliary.
The Caswell Auxiliary has been do
ing good work for some time. They
are making preparations to increase
their membership and also TO organize
the negroes in their community. Both
Of these auxiliaries arc anxiously
awaiting the September allotment.
Splinter viii be the next organiza-
ton 20 be effected.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

The literature for the Junior Red
Cross has been ordered and will be de-
livered to each school teacher within
the county in time for the opening of
their respective schools.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
OXFORD CHAPTER

The Annual meeting of the Red
Cross as announced last week has been
indefinitely postponed owing to the
fact that the Christian Endeavor Con
vention will be in progress this Sun
day night.
Due notice will be given when
another date has been agreed upon for
this most important meeting.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE MAN
GREATLY HELPED BY WIN HEPI1L
Had rheumatism and Indigestion For Six Years Wbon
ANY Relief Until He Took Vim Hepatica PreyolD Ge
Which He Says Cured Him. 'p"oA

James S. Daughelty, well known
contractor and builder near Lincoln
Birthplace, Hodgensville, KY, SAYS
he feels better than he ever. did since
he was young man, and can do
more work as the result of taking
Vim Hepatica.
81 had rheumatism and indiges-
ton very badly for five or six years
but could get no relief. After taking
the Vim Hepatica prescription, l
have been benefited so much, feel
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
NOTICE TO NON RESIDENCE

No. 1890. .ho,
To Maggis McEwen, colorea, Tsr1 T@
Post office address is Memphis l0'
Defendant. n
You are commanded to appgsa
fore the Chancery Court OIL IIIoiIS1ipTI
County, Mississippi, on the tOGHf, Idfs,
Monday of November, 1918, 70 u.s n
the suit in said court of JaSpe!
Even wherein you are detendaLl,, tlo b
Witness my signature this ''' :
day of Sept, 1918. ,,,,. Pm
w. NJ. WOODN a Az III,
]. w. t. Falkner, Jr.
Sol. for Compt.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

666 cures Bilious Fever.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Adv. 666 Cures Bilious Fever.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

600 Cures Malarial Fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Zion luther Lcague.

The Luther league Of the Zion
Lutheran church met last night at
the church At the business ses-
sion which was held a committee,
composed Of Rev. John Ekholm.
Mrs. o. Quist and Miss Amy An
derson, was appointed to revise the
constitution Of the organization.
Edwin Johnson, who is home on a
furl0ugh from the Great Lakes
training station. favored the com
pauy with q number Of vocal Sc
lections. Miss Mildred BlOmgren
gave a paper on Music as a Re
igious Factor" and two selections
were given by the ladies' quartet
After the program, refreshments
were served by Rudolph and Miss
Edith FedeIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

The Trl-City Luther la-Ede wiz
meet in zion Lutheran church.
+ -hth and Gaines streets, Daven-
port. Wednesday eveu--@, sept, Is.
TIE program for this occasion has
been announced as follows.
song. Luther League Rally"
Scripture reading and prayer
Rev. g. H0lteTman.
Violin, piano duet-Oscar hubit2
|. Gu1 Mss Irene Eter.
I Address - 'EEDeTieu"CE as q
Camp PASTOR Rev. Walter TIL
berg. Moline.
either sOIO-Karl Wagner.
Vocal solo Miss Clara Hotter
man
Song and prayer.
s social hour VIII follow when
refreshments will be served in the
Social rooms Of the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Next week they will be divided into
permanent squads with corporal
for each division. Sergeant How
ard Klove has been given the rank
of captain, Sergeant Mielke has
been raised to first lieutenant, and
Mr. Snyder, who has been assist
ing at the drill, will be made sec
oud lieutenant Those girls who
excel in the drill will be made cor
porals and sergeants. For the
present they will hold only the rank
of non-commissioned officers and
the men drilling them will hold the
commissions until the drills be-
come more organized. Then the
girls Will be given the rank of COM
missiOned officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

campaign. The members agreed
to help in the campaign Of the Irv-
ing district. 10 members volunteer
ing their services. 1t WAS also de-
cided that Red Cross unit be
formed and the programs be omit
ted for the present at the meetings.
Two Of the members present do
mated sewing machines 10 be
used for Red Cross work. The fol-
lowing committees we're named:
Educational Mrs. W. J. Blicsen-
or. Mrs. f. f. Lamp and Mrs. John
Dittman.
Red Cross Mrs +. a. Riddell,
Miss Leonora Witherspoon. princi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Sixteenth avenue, was hostess We'd
nesday evening to the members OF
the "V'' club. A business meeting
was held and the following officers
were elected:
President-Miss Dorothy Deisen-
roth.
Vice president - Miss Margaret
Wheelan.
Secretary - Miss Guydana Hig-
gins.
Treasurer-Miss Charlotte Copp.
After the business session had
been adjourned the time was devot-
ed to games and dancing. Later in
the evening a dainty lunch was
served The home was profusely
decorated with goldenrod.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Mrs. NEixter Entertains.

Mrs. Frank Nixter, 734 Twentieth
street. entertained a number Of
friends yesterday at luncheon at
the Riverview tea room in the Put
nam building, Davenport. Mrs.
Mary Call of Rockford, Ill, former
" OF Rock Island. who is the house
guest OF Mrs. Bernard Connolly of
this city. was the honor guest of
the occasion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Members Of the Scotch Thistle
club enjoyed a GellEhuul time yes
terGay as q guest ID the home or
Miss Margaret CaruaGAaH in Milan.
Lunch was served at i o'clock anu
8 business meeting was called at
g. Miss Carnaghau was named as
press corresp ouGeut. Am interest
iug program was carried out and
s delightful time Of soclablIity was
enjoyed. The place of next meet
Ing VIII be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Mrs. William Littig, 1920 Sixth
avenue. entertained the Tri-City
Embroidery club yesterday after
noon. The members had brought
their knitting and sewing and bus
led themselves with that during
the afternoon as they chatted. The
home was frightened with early
fall flowers and the hostess served
delicious refreshments. The club
has been invited to meet with Mrs.
Walter Wren, 2002 fremont ave
nue., Davenport, Sept. &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
DR.. W. D. SNTVELY
IS A BENEDICT

Announcement is made today Of
tile marriage OF Dr. william ID.
SHwely OF this city and Miss Em-
ma S. Butler of Washington, d. c.
The ceremony was performed
yesterday morning at the home OF
tie bride in Washington DE-. and
MRS. SniyeIy will arrive in Rock
Island Monday evening and VIII be
b. home al 1916 Sixteenth street,
E.-Er Oct Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

A dancing party for The soldiers
g.Et:oued at Rock Islam arsenal
viii be held tomorrow evening at
z-a sonic temple. sponsored by the
social committee OF the war camp
community service Young WomeL
~ the Social league are invited TO
attend ana help entertain the sol
tiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
" O. u. Dancing Party.

Eighty couples greatly enjoyed
dancing to music by Whites orches-
ira last night at the party given at
the Odd Fellows hall by the Wood
men of the World. The program
furnished by the orchestra was ex-
ceptonally good. each number cali
ing forth a number of encores. An
other party will be given at the
same place on the evening OF
Thursday, Sept. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Military drill was held last night
at the Empire skating rink, when
40 girls were in line There was
ample room in the rink and the
work progressed much faster.
Next Thursday the drill will be
held at Long View park at 1880.
Girls are asked to be there early
so they can all fall in line prompt
Iy when the call is given at 1870,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
HOLD 9TH ANNUAL
OUTING AT TOWER

Members Of the Tri-City RAILWAY
Light Company Employees assor.s.
ton will enjoy their fourth annual
picnic at the Watch Tower park TO-
morrow Contests and speaking
will be enjoyed. Prizes are 10 be-
awarded the winners in the con
tests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
SOCIAL EVENTS

{ fec for the benefit Of the church
yesterday afternoon and evening
Over So was cleared. The after
noon was spent socially. The com
mittee was composed Of Mesdames
Sarah Knauishu, Peterson, Benson,
!. O. Nothstein, Petersen and Ru-
pert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

B. Pennington of Moline was SOL
emnized yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock at the parsonage OF tho
First Baptist church. Rev. J. Clark
Granger ofiiciated using the ring
ceremony. The only attending wit
ness was Melvin Pennington,
father of the groom. The latter
is a machinist bq trade and the
new home of the young couple Will
he in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

gymnasium of Augustana college
under the auspices of the Ijadies'
Aid society. After the regula rou-
tine Of business had been tran
sacted delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. The place
of the October meeting will be an
nOuncpd later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
nanghters Of Norway.

The Daughters of Norway met
Yesterday with Mrs. Edward Stur-
dahl, 1119 Eighth avenue There
was a good attendance and after a
short business session time was
spent in knitting. At the close Of
the afternoon the hostess served
a dainty repast. The October meet
ing will be with Mrs. G. Ellison,
EOS Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Plans Thanksgiving Festival.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Zion Lutheran church was enter
tanned yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
Andrew Jackson at her home, 1877
Forty-third street Plans were
made for a dinner and bazaar to be
given Thanksgiving day at the old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

The Ladies Sewing circle of the
Evangelical Church of Peace met
yesterday afternoon at the church
for an afternoon of quilting They
worked industriOUsly and a great
amount of work was accomplished.
At the close of the meeting a light
lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

pal. and Mrs Earl Belts.
Film Mrs r. Fl DOMAIN M-e p
n. HelpenstoI and Mrs. l.. A
Grove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Sncfn, Announcements.

Rock Island chapter 269, 0. f. S,
had been invited to the home Of
Mrs. George +. Head at LinwoOd for
picnic, but the affair has been
postponed indefinitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Irving Parent.Teachers Meet.

The Parent-Teachers association
of Irving school met yesterday aft
ernoon at the school building. Mrs.
y. w. Ward, as a representative OF
the women's council of national de
tense spoke on the child welfare
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Groceries, Saturday:
Rye bread to ''groUn-ups" carry it alOay: 2
ioaUes to each for I7c
"SquaTe Deal'' Bacon 2 to , ID. pieces; BY the
piece, 81 Z ID.

OIIUINC y ON uC q CIIs
Best Pcaberry coffee, - &c III.
Fresh sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. for
25c.
Canned peas, 15c can.
KelIogg's "krumblrs' fine
ready -to-eat wheat flake breakfast
food. pkgs. for 25c.
Pitted red pie cherries, zoe can.
MarshmalIow dessert cream, zoe
jnr.
Mixed sour pickles. quart jars,
25c.
Save sugar: Armour's Louisiana
cane syrup, short pints," Zoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
PenningtOn-0rth.

The marriage of Miss Marie
Orth of Coal Valley and Clarence