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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
SET GOAL AT 8 BILLION
LIBERTY LOAN WORKERS ANX-
IoUS TO GO OVER TOP.
Encouraging Reports Received From
All Sections of Country-OVersub-
scriptions viii Be Accepted.

Washington, April 10.-F'ive billion
Liberty loan organizations all over
the country are working, regardless of
the $1,000. 100000 minimum set by the
treasury.
This became evident from reports
from campaign committees in many cit
les which are anxious to reach their
quotas Of subscriptions within the first
half of the four weeks period and to
devote the last hall 10 doubling the ap-
pOrtionment
The treasury would welcome such n
big overSubsCriptiOn, Of course. 1t
would be a striking demonstration to
the enemy Of American resolution In
announcing the terms of the loan, Sec
retary McAdoO provided that all over
subscriptions might be accepted
When subscriptions to the third Lib
erty loan was called for at Il local the
ater President Wilson. who occupied
a box, took 81 900 worth amid prOlong-
ed cheering.
Several big cities have sent word
that they hope to "go over the top"
within two weeks, and eventually to
double their quotas, and thereby win
the loan honor flag with one star. des-
ignating Il doubling.
SO far reports have been genuinely
encouraged Although definite reports
have not been available, estimates
have been barred by Secretary Nc
Adoo, every indication is that small
communities are working strenuouSly,
and that farmers are subscribing
freely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
WISCONSIN NEWS
STATED IN BRIEF
TeIegraphic Chronicle of State
Happenings.
APP0RTI0N NEW DRAFT QUOTA
State Will Send 1886 Men to Canton
ments Beginning April 27-1 ,259
to Camp Custer and 2,447
81
to Grant

Madison, April 10.-During the last
five days of this month Wisconsin will
send 3.T36 men TO camp. OF this num-
ber 1859 will so 70 Camp Custer and
2,4I1 to Camp Grant, 461 of the latter
being required To fill the quota for the
first draft. The quota for cities and
counties announced by Adjutant Gen
eral Holway follow:
Green Bay. 81 KenoSha, 90 Racine,
40; Brown county, 81: Calumet, y
Door, 20; KenoSha, 13 kewaunee, Il;
ManitoWOc, division one, IS; division
two, .; Milwaukee, division one. 53;
diYiSioS two, Al; Ozaukee, IS; Racine,
26; Sheboygan, division one, A; di-
vision two, 81; Waukesha, 53; Mil
waukee city. - boards. 654.
Madison, g.: La Crosse, 80; Osh-
kosh, 3S; Superior, division one, 80;
division two, 22.
Counties:
Adams, Il; Ashland, 3S; Barron,
43; Bayfield,, %; Bslfalo, 81; Burnett,
20; Chippewa, 46
Clark, Sc; Columbia, 4S: Crawford,
30; Dane, division one, 81; division
two, 46; Dodge, division one, As; divi-
sion two, Al; Douglas, 10; Dunn, AZ;
Eau Claire, 40; Florence, 6; Fond du
Lac, division one, IS; division two,
81; Forest, 13; Grant, 64.
Green, 42; Green Lake, 10: Iowa,
~; Iron, 16; Jackson, q q Jefferson,
~; Juneau p La Crosse, 81 Lafay-
cite, 43; Langlade, 26; Lincoln, -
Marathon, division one, 54; division
two, 81; Marinette, AT; Marquette. 20.
Monroe, 81 Oconto, 80; Oneida, IS;
Outagamie, division one, 3S; division
two. 3S; Pepin, 9; Price, % Pierce,
80; Polk, 40; Portage, 80; Richland,
30; Rock, division one, 46; division
two, SO; Rusk, l..
st. Croix, A; Sauk, 4S; Sawyer, IA;
Shawano, Al; Taylor, %; Trempea-
leau, 45 Vernon, 40; Villas, Z; Wal
worth, SO; Washburn, u; Washington,
~; W:apae&, -; Wauehara, - !,
Winnebago, 80; Wood, A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
NOT WHAT WE
GIVE, But What
We Share

American soldiers are to"adopt"
French war orphans and children of
families made destitute by the war,
through a plan proposed by "The
Stars and Stripes" the soldiers'news
paper over there, and approved by the
American Red Cross.
While full details Of the plan are
not available, it is interesting as a
sidelight on the fine spirit Of our ar
nv and undoubtedly will have a most
profound effect upon French publio
c2inion. The men will find the money
thew put into this service the sweet
est sacrifice of their military careers.
for they are now where they can see
the full measure Of suffering France
has bourne.
Generations herce some French man
9r woman eminent in art, literature
commerce, religion. politics or other
lines will publicly testify that he or
she was sustained back IN 1918 as 2
child by the generous action Of some
American soldier.
Thus the United States is welding
indissoluble links of friendship, not
only in France, but in Italy, Great
Britain, Russia, Serbia Greece, Ro-
mania, Belgium and all other allied
countries.
If our soldiers and sailors already
pledged to give their lives for their
country, are willing also to share their
small pay with the needy civilians Of
France, Belgium and Italy, the people
safe at home will amply support the
next Red Cross War Fund campaign
for s1oO,OoO,OOO in May.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
CENTRAL WIS.,
CONSIN PRESS
COMING
Grand Rapids VIII Entertain the Edi-
tors of the Central Wisconsin
Press Association.

The newspaper men and printers
of Grand Rapids will have the pleas
ure of entertaining the members of
the Central Wisconsin Press Associa-
tion in this city Monday, April 18th.
They viii receive a cordial welcome,
not onl~ by the members of that AS
sociation, but by the business men as
well.
The following program has been is
sued by the Secretary of this Asso-
citation and will be carried out:
Afternoon Session, 2 O'clock City Hall
Address of Welcome---M Mayor Ellis
Response John Glennon
Vice President
Annual Address Geo. E. Crothers
President
Secretary's Annual Report and Read
ing Of Minutes
Address Hon. Merlin Hull
THE Gone System of Postal Rates"
General Discussion
Address -----------F Frank Leuschen
''1ieeting Present Day Problems"
General Discussion
Election Of Officers
7:3O P, VI. Dinner and Post Prandial,
Hotel Witter, Price 75c per plate
W. A. Drumb, Presiding
rAmorica9 --------------Assemblage
Address ----------C. 4. Normington
Address --------------B. L. w WaICefo
."On Wisconsin" Assemblage
Toasts and Responses by Representa-
tives from each County and City of
Grand Rapids
Round Table Talks and Discussion
Star Spangled Banner" -Assemblage
Social Hour at Elks Club Rooms
The courtesy Of the Elks Club
Rooms has been placed at the conven-
ience Of the association on this oc-
casion and will be open to them t
all times. This will be convention
headquarters, so meet us at the Elks
at any time before the convention
hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

PORT EDWARDS
CLU B

Mrs. John B. Arpin very pleasantly
entertained the Port Edwards Club
at her home on Drake Street, Monday
afternoon, April 9Th. Papers were
read by Mrs. Peck and Mrs. Goddard,
the first being a brief sketch on Car
dinal Mercier, and the other dealt
with the work of Booker T. Wash
ington, and some of the difficulties
he was obliged to surmount in carry
ing on his work. Both papers were
very interesting. Mrs. Rosebush
rendered a vocal solo in most pleas
ing manner, and while this was an
impromptu part of the program, it
furnished a most delightful feature
of the afternoons entertainment.
After the program the ladies were
invited to the dining room by the
hostess where a table of twelve covers
had been daintily arranged. Sweet
Peas and Maiden Hair Ferns furnished
the decorations. The hostess had in
formed her guests that strictly "War
Time Lunch" would be served. The
lunch proved to be a most delicious
repast, even though wheat flour did
not enter into the making of any of
the tasty viards. Everyone present
was of the same mind that their hos
tess always did know how to do things
the charming way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
THIRD LIBERTY
LOAN DRIVE

If the exhibition and parade We'd
7asdav night is any Indication of the
~ofning success of the Third Liberty
Loan Drive, the amount to be raised
will certainly go beyond the require
nents. At seven o'clock Wednesday
,ight the whistles blew, and the
church bells rang while the big par
,de headed by the Grand Rapids band
started from the c. NJ. & st. Paul
7epot and paraded the principal streets
If Grand Rapids. This was certainly
ONE parade and some noise. The
,arade was made up of the Home
Guards, Red Cross nurses, Boy Scouts
Police Officers, members of the fire
'enartment and City Council, Shet-
and pony cavalcade, school children
md citizens. This scene certainly
~roved the patriotism of the citizens
+ Grand Rapids and foreshadowed
he raising of the Third Liberty Loan
~}lo+tmert to the citizens of Grand
Rapids. The citizens Of Grand Rapids
sre never wanting in responding to
the demands made upon them in any
good cause.
Senator I. P. Witter, Attorneys D.
D. Conway and John Roberts each
made patriotic addresses at the The
7ters Wednesday night in the inter
ests of the Third Liberty Loan Drive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
SPY IN u. S. MAIL H0LOUP
German Is Accused in Connection With
Attack on Automobile in France,
January 20.

Paris April 10.-A German spy
named Schniltz is believed To have
been one of the men connected with
attack on n driver Of an American
military postal automobile in Paris or
january 26. Two persons threatened
the driver with a revolver and took
n mail sack full of letters. From the
description given by the driver, it is
believed one Of the assailants was
SchniItz, who had put on the uniforms
Of 4 wounded soldier The district at
torney of the department of the seine
has instructed VI. Morand. the exam
ming magistrate, to investigate the at
tack
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
To OUR
ADVERTISERS

Our next issue will be circulated
thruout the city of Grand Rapids, Ne
koosa, Port Edwards and Biron by
carrier boys This will be the begin
ming Of a circulation campaign to be
started by the Wood County Reporter
for the upbuilding of the weekly sub
scription list. Any of our business
men who want to reach the people
on this drive will kindly prepare
their advertising so that we can have
t by Tuesday, earlier if possible. We
offered all our property for sale but
could not sell it, therefore, we have
decided to stay in Grand Rapids and
rebuild our. weekly Reporter and print
ing plant. We have the promise Of
first class job printer who will be
here on April 18th. He has % years
experience and comes highly recon-
mended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
President Praises Work.

Madison. April 10.-In Il letter to
Magnus Swenson, chairman of The
state council of defense, President
Wilson voices his appreciation of the
the Wisconsin state council of defense
which is carrying the work TO the
smallest division of the state. Many
Wisconsin counties have been thor
Oughly organized and the work will be
continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
LOWDEN ASKS FEDERAL HELP
Governor of Illinois Seeks Advice in
Dealing With Disloyalty and Sup
pressing Disorder.

Washington, April 10. - Governor
Lowden OF Illinois has called upon the
federal government for advice and as
sistance in dealing with disloyalty and
suppresSing disorder, and Attorney
General Gregory announced that Spe-
cial government agents will be as
signed immediately to the work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
OVersubscribes Quota.

Thiensville, April 10.-Within five
hours after the Liberty loan drive had
started here, the quota for the village
had been oversubscribed $500. Nearly
all people here are of German eXtrac-
ton. Victor Berger carried the village
at the recent election. This village,
however, is with the government and
with the boys at the front.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
Wisconsin Girl Killed.

Savannah, Mo, April 10.-AIiss Le-
one Wheaton of RichIand Center. Wis,
was instantly killed here when she
stepped in front % northbound Great
Western passenger train near the de-
pot, where she had gone TO bid some
frixnds good-by. The girl had been
visiting her mother, who is Il patient
in n local Sanitarium.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
Office DISPENSED With.

Oshkosh, April 10.-Owing to the re-
organization Of the training depart
ment of the Oshkosh normal school by
President A II. Brown, the office Of
director Of the training school has been
dispensed with and Dr. G. H. GlOtfel-
ter. who held the position for five
wears. will leave the city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
Steamers to Get Wireless.

Sheboygan, April 10.-Six steamers
of the ReiSs feet, tie Peter Reiss, John
=. Reiss, William A. Reiss. Richard j.
Reiss, Otto VI. Reiss and Clemens A.
Reiss, will be equipped with a com
plete wireless apparatus when they
leave their winter quarters at Manito-
voc, Lorrain, Cleveland and other
ports on the Great Lakes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
Soldiers funeral Held.

Sheboygan, April 10-The funeral
of Private GottIieb Herman, twenty
three years old, the fourth ShebOygan
man TO die in the present war, was
held here. He was insured for $4,000,
which will be paid in monthly INSTALL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
cour+ Adiourns. Men Co 70 Farms

Viroqua, April 10.-Because Of the
need of men on farms in this vicinity
Judge Higbee of La Crosse of the cir
cult court, dismissed 36 jurors called
for the spring term and continued all
cases until the fall period. All the at
torneys consented to the action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
Manitowoc Rreweries Consolidated

Manitowoc, April 10.-Breweries Of
Manitowoc have consolidated and re-
incorporated 20 save fuel and material
as a result of federal urgence. One
plant will be used.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
HOW CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE DOES
BIT IN War

(From Wednesday Evening Chicago
American, March 27, 1918.
About 29,500 articles were prepared
and sent to enlisted men and war
refugees by the comforts forwarding
committee, conducted by the Christian
Scientists of the Boston district and
located at 328 Bayston ST., Boston, dur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Soldiers give their lives to save
the world. You're only asked to lend
your money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

What is better than Liberty Bonds?
More Liberty Bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
REnINTON
RAISES $1,000

The town of Remington is the first
town in Wood County to report the
raising Of her share-s1, 900 for the
Third Liberty Loan. Well done, who
will be the next to report success? )?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
THE MARKETS
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

Chicago. April .
Open High Low Clos
Corn ing. est. est. ing.
May ......127A l.21l4-2s Iris l.27l4
April .....,...ssN ,s94 ,s9a4 .se@
May ..,......S65s-7s .S67s .S6.s .SG4 \
FLOUR-The United States administra
ton flour standards are as fololws: PEI
bbi in jute, 9S lb sack basis, barley flour
$l155, corn -four. Sl215; white rye. $5.5o;
dark rye. $500; spring wheat, $1O.6oQl0.S.;
special brands Sl0.SO; hard winter, $l0.60lt
1880; soft winter, S10.6oQl0.S0.
HAY-No. l timothy. $27O0d2L5O: stand
ard SIS 5Ue026.OO; No > timothy and Glove;
mixed. $25o0G2400; No. 3, $l5.o002L00; clov.
er, Sl0U01500. threshed timothy, $S.00u
l0O0. heated and damaged, $S,0O0l400.
BCTTER-Creamery. extras, 81 scores
4CI40iac, iirsts, S9It9l scores, 310SSi2c; sec
onds, S4dS7 scores. 3SaS5c; centralized 3Slz
dS9I5c; ladies. 34034l2c; process, S6c: pack
ing stock 3003lc
EGGS Fresh trsts. 3l12G325c ordinary
firsts, SHad3lC; miscellaneous lots eases
included S01RG3lc; cases returned, 29aS0c:
extras. 34G35c: checks pc; dirtes. 2Sd2gc.
storage. 5412G35c.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys. 2Sc per ID.
old roostcrs. 22c; young rosters. sic. ducks
2$GSIC: geese. 25a2SC.
ICED POULTRY-Turkeys. Sac: chick
ems, 32033c: old roosters. 24G25c. ducks.
2S0S0c; geese, 25021c
POTATOES-Wiscon white, 95ca
S1.f5.
CATTI F-Good to choice steers. $IS 251
1880. yearIingS. good to choice. Su.O0G14.oo
stockers and feeders. $S50dl2.25; Sood to
choice cows $9.00G12.00; good to choice
heifers $9.oo612.25; fair to good COWS, ST.;
asa: Gamers, $6.50Q7S5; cutters. S700G
7.S5: bologna bulls, sS.25011.o0; butcher
bulls, s9.ea61l.O0; heavy calves, $9.00610.Q0
veal calves. S13.5Oa15.50.
HOGS-Prime light butchers. St7.40a1L75
fair to fancy light, HL25G1L75; medium
weight butchers. 2006240 lbs. Sl7.25017.50
heavy weight butchers. 2400400 lbs. S1T.G
G17.SO; choice heavy packing. S16.9o0l71o
rough heavy packing. s16.50G16.90: pigs
fair to good, $16.0oQ17.O0; stays, s17.O0d
1900.
SHEEP-Good to choice wethers, s14.O0d
1915: good to choice ewes, 2.O0Q1600
yearlings, S14.50dlS,O0; western lambs, gooG
to choice. $1S.00d2o.50: Colorado lambs
S1900620.65; native lambs good to choice
SIS 0o6I20.00: shorn lambs, Sl550Q17S5
shorn wethers, s13.00614S5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Every Liberty Bond is q protest
against Prussian autocracy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Buffalo. n Y. April 9.
CATTLE-Receipts 800; steady: shade
easier.
CALVES-Receipts. 600; steady; $z.0oG
100.
Receipts. s4O0; easier: heavy.
SIS 25d1S 40: mixed and Workers, s1S.000
1880: light Workers, SlS.06lS.25; pigs,
14o0.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts, 2,400;
wool lambs. s16,O0020.75; clipped lambs,
s1Soo617.S5: yearlngs. s145o01550: weth-
ers s1450G15.0o; ewes, s7.00914.00; mixed
sheep. $14 425914so (au clipped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Every Liberty Bond is a swipe at
the Kaiser. Invest in some.
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23
LINE-UP-Uniyersii,

1atchers-P0weEs and kenncn.
Bishop and Bel.
Isl bAse-BOnduranf and Longest.
md -Hedleston and kimbrough.
short Stop-Farley and Brown.
Sra hase-tase and Rogers
Center field-Hume and FAINT.
Right field-Milden and Erwin.
Left field-Toirey and Swan.
Medical Attendanis-R Rowland and
Leathers.
Manager Ambulance Sqnad-Ross.
Manager Bucket Bragade-Trousdale
Time Matthews
Coach II Isl Base-Cozier.
Coach Al 2nd Base-Crider.
Nurse-Miss Brady.
Relief Men i1hese men may be used
As litter bearers or pail bearers. and
are known IN ordinary games Is
utility Players Guyton, Culley.
Mobiles, De Garis. wolleft and Darroh,
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23

Catchers-Pegnes and Rowland.
fltchers-Lawshee and Carter.
lsi Base-Neils0n and Nelson
md base-DHvidson and Linker.
Bird Base-Sisk and Beanland-
Short Stop-McMahon and FaIEner.
Left tield-Baggert and Nelson
Right Field -MrCharen and Shinault
Center Russell and Rowland.
Medical Attendants-Philips, Young
and Bramlett.
Peace Officer-Smith-
Official Stockholders for betting
Woodland. Christian and Mahoney.
Hoss" DoctoT-Hiler.
Coach Isl Base-Stone. Jim. Jr
lmpire-fatty Bates
lnder-asser-Rnach.
Substitutes and Assistants-Kn might
BuTaloe, Chiffon, McI.ar4y. Patton
and Oswalt.
All stores will be closed at a;45 ,. m
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23

inE u pretty rough just Ike he's doing
now The shells were playing leap-
frog all through TINT orchard
i was carrying on conversation
IN our zap code with Casseil ar the
Dfhsr eaa. i ran sonethins Ike Ms
.Sa~. Casss.li hov wenld vtn ii,s
p -he ~.sis.n srr - sh.- fsne'
Arms Gown Rye lane with a bottle O.
Bass in front 81 yoH. and that blond.
harTnHid waiting 10 I'll EN- up again ?
.sCRssell had q fancy for that par
ficular blonde The answer came hacl
in the shape of v0lley q cusses.
changed the subject.
AFTER q while our talk veerel
round 10 the WAY the Boches had beer
exposing themselves on the road dow
on the chart as Target II. What he
said about Those Boches would nes =
have passed the reichstag. though J
believe II would have gone fhronEi
our censor easily enough.
Continued next week
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23
RED CROSS BALL GAME
AT THE UNIVERSITY
oNiord Business Men vs.. University
Frofessors-Game 10 Be Called
al s.5e Friday Afternoon.

Quite : great deal Of interest ano
excitement has been aroused on &C
count q the announcement 1nat : bal
game slIl be staged Friday afternoon
between the rival teams composed OF
Professors Of the University and the
business Men Of Oxford, and for the
benefit Of those who have been able
10 procure copy Of the line up Of
The two cluhs and the rules Of play
We copy herewith the poster distrib-
uted over the city on yesterday
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23

servafion post. The trees screened II
from the enemy nirmen and the roof
was turfed- II wasn't cusksy like ours,
no timber or concrete re-enforcements.
Just walls Of sendbegA From II q
splendid view Of the German lines
could be obtained This post wasn't
exacfly safe. II was a hot corner.
shells piunking an around. and the
bullets cutting leaves OF the trees.
Many a time when relieving the sig-
naisr et the phone. / had 10 crawl on
- belly like q worn 20 keep from
bslng HIT
IT was an observation post sure
seough- That's all the use II WIS. Just
observe MI day. but never q message
back for our battery TO open mp. You
zee. ~ this point Of the line there
were strict orders not 10 fire a shell.
unless specially ordered 70 do 30 from
brigade headquarters Blime me. II
anyone disobeyed that command our
general-yes, II was Old Pepper
would have court-martialed the whole
expeditionary force. Nobody went ouf
Of their way 10 disobey Old Pepper In
those days. because he couldn't be
called a parson: he Vas more like
pirate. II al any time the devil should
feel lonely and sigh for q proper mate.
Old Pepper would get the first call
Facing the Germans wasn't half bad
compared with an interview with that
old nrebrand.
IF a company or battalion should
give way q few yards against a So
perior force Of Boches. Old Pepper
would send for the commanding Off
Ger. In about half an hour the officer
would come back with hls face the
color Of q brick. and In q few hours
what was left Of his command would
be holding their original position.
Il have seen an officer who wauldn'f
Snr d-n for fhausard qaid - nf
Eve minutes with the old hoy. and
when he returned the flow Of language
from his lips would make navy
blush for shame.
what I am going to tell you is how
tive OF us put II over on the old scamp.
and got away with IL If was q risky
thing. too. because old Pepper wouldn't
have been exactly mild with US II he
had got next 10 the game
Me and my mate. lad named Hhr-
~ CasseIl. boInbardier In u 23s bat
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23

Crooked balls lznown as curves
drops, etc are tabeod.
fitchers are not allowed to throw
hard enough 10 break any bones in
case the halter prefers TO get hit tc
obtAin a free pass 10 first base.
fiayers are required TO tur- thr;-
backs to the grand stand When hat
ting or throwing.
Mnen a player stumbles or falls
play shall be suspended, the medical
attendant and the manager of tbs
Oxford eagle., 1918-05-23
HoPEwELL NEWS.

Our community is progressing nice
lv 81 tac present
We have preaching 1t cur church
every first and second sunday We
have preacher that Is hghiy
learned man. He draws the crowd
and Il makes him feel ike pFeachiFs
rbeo he sees that the people are ge1
ling interested IN his work
Several Of the boys are leaving this
week for the navy
Ms Goolesby and Ms. Latham
. doing some servieable work for
the Red Cross
Mr. Baxter Mcl.arty was the gnesS
n Mrs Latham at supper last sun
day.
There r2s crowd & soung people
took supper al the Wilson Ponds Al
re.-arr good time.