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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Notice is hereby given to the citizens
Of East Chicago, North Township. Lake
County. Indiana that the undersi gne6.
4 male inhabitant of said city. over the
age of tventy-one years. and legal
voter thereof, and a citizen Of the Unit
ed States, will apply 20 the Board Of
County Commissioners Of Lake County.
Indiana. al the March, 1918 term Of
said Board. for = renewal or his license
to sell spiritous. vinous and malt
liquors with the privilege of allowing
the same 10 be drunk upon his premises.
which said license for which he VIII ask
a renewal was granted by the Board OF
County Commissioners to the undersign-
er at their March term. 1917. which
said license authorized tile undersi gned
10 soil said liquors on the premises de-
scribed IS follows, to-wit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
MARCH ELECTION.

March 4th has been set by tho Al
Hassan Grotto. East Chicago. for The
installation Of the newly elected of
GERS.
Lincoln Y. Cravens Of Hammond now
heads the organization which Is county
wide in its nteTnberShip.
Karl D. Norris, East Chicago, /. the
new chief Justice; George Hay OF Whit
ing. master of ceremonies; Henry Peter
son. secretary. and Abe Ottenheimer,
treasurer, East Chicsso
Plans are in progress for another one
Of the famous Grotto eeremonisls but
the date has not vet been set.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
TWIN CITY
NEWS NOTES

katharIne Howard. E5IS oTcott ave-.
Phone 2Ss, Will be pleased TO write ana
receive social news and sdvertIsins fes
The Time&
COLUMBIA THEATRE TONIGHT.
-Four acts vaudeville. Mutual Strand
Comedy. also Hearst-Patbe Weekly,
also the Ford TraveIoEue.
TOMORROW NIGHT.
ExceptionnIIS good vaudeville tomor-
row night.
There VIII he ave acts Of vaudeville
aud an extraordinarily scod Japanese
act. Also Gladys BroekvelI ia The
soul Of satan Matinee 4:I5-Corfta-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
MAN
REPORTS HOLDUP

Dave Jackson. colored. living al the
brick ysrd East Chicago claims thu
he was held UP 81 the corner Of Mel
vile avenue and 1fsth stree, AT }ste
hour last night and robbed Of SIS.
lie reports that The deed was dono
three negroes, Two Of whom held gan=
on him while the third went through
his pockets. He gave brief descrir-
non Of the men and il was learned tina
shortly after the robbery these negroes
with colorcd woman in thcir company
Calumet.
The story is that these negroes hs
been coming 10 East Chicago from Gar
every Friday 10 pull OF some robberv.
The guilty parties have not yec peea
spprchendcd.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR
If-I.Ar

NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR
LICENSE
Notice j. hereby given to the citi-
zens Of Hammond, North Township
Lake County. Indiana, that the under
signed, Jno. Ambos.. is male in
habitant and resident Of said City.
Township. County. and State and over
the age of twenty-one years: that he has
resided in the State Of Indiana for more
than one year ana IN the City Of Ham
mond, North Township. Lake County
Indiana, for more than six 60 months
prior TO the date OF this notice. and is
qualified voter thereof and a natural
ICED citizen OF the United States OF
America and Of good moral character:
that he will apply to the Board or
County Commissioners OF Lake County
az Grown Point. Indiana at its March.
1918, session, for the renewal OF H.
cense TO sell ~ retail. spurious, vinous
and malt liquors in less quantities than
five gallons at A time and permit the
same to he drunk on the premises where
sold. SAID license heretofore granted BY
the Board OF Commissioners Oh The Srd
dev Of September. 1877, and issued By
Edward Simon. Auditor OF said County.
for the period OF from September. 1917
70 April !. 1918. and the precise location
where said intoxicating liquors are to
be sold By the provisions Of the license
20 be renewed is IS follows
The ground floor OF the tvo-story
brick building on the northwest corner
Of Holman ana Clinton streets. public
highways Of City Of Hammond. known
az $50 Holman street Room IS goxso
feet, has side. front and rear entrances
living rooms upstairs Bar on north
side Of room All If Interior can be
seen from said pubic highways.
2-9-f6-e5 JNO AMBOS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
GEORGE IS RENIGGING

George Gealbert. boarding at 5el :
Deodor street Indiana Harbor. was az
rested for defrauding 4 bo@d bill sno
when questioned admitted that he had
not been before the registration board
for any information on his question
naire. He says that lie filled it out him
self The records. however. failed so
show that any QUESTIONABLE had been
filed.
Gealhert paid re board bill which he
owed to Mrs. Vera Balabow. Ss14 Dec
dor street. but was held by the police
and taken before the exemption board
For 2 completion of his record.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
FAT JOBS AT
HOG ISLAND
Csy United Press.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-There Is
lot Of pork in fat Jobs ~ the HOS Island
shipS ards. according TO testimony given
the senate commerce committee todas-
Publicity men and laborers arc landine
! share of it, according 10 Commando
RAUL Reed. emergency fleet corpora ton
inspector at The yards. Reed told the
committee today thst "A publicity man
ager MAS drawing sS35.SS 2 month from
the government and assistant mana coIs
received s666.6s and $500. Reed said al
they did was TO issue The Hog Island
News monthly and prepare publicity
10 get workmcn.
Workren are listed on the payroll
under several foremen and receive pa
for work they arc supposed to do under
each Reed said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

streams trickle down it's face like
tears, to join the emerald green wat
ers OF Lake Caveu. Outstanding
against the dark slope y the marvel
rock, the figure being abovt 80 feet
in height and of bun color, so
light that 1t is clearly ssen from the
picturesque trail to Jasper station
on the new tr 2nscontinental railway
Of Canada, the Grand Trunk Pacific
which opened Jasper park to the
world. The praying woman" rock
is about fourteen miles south Of the
railway line on which it has become
q spot OF absorbing interest 70
trainmen and pilgrims from Jasper
Station who know the story. Tom
mics Of the British army watch the
suspended virgin IN ruined Alber-i
with no less ave than the rock OF
Mount Sorrow In watched
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR
TTCFNGE

Notice IS hereby given TO the citi-
zens of Hessville. North Township
Lake County. Indiana, that the under
signed. Peter SenziE. 10 a male in
habitant and resident OF seid CITY
Township, County. and State and over
the age Of twenty-one years; that he he's
resided in the State OF Indiana for more
than one year and in the Town OF Hess
Vile North Township, Lake County
Indiana. for more than six 60 months
prior 70 the date of this notice and *
4 eua1fed voter thereof and q natural
ICED citizen OF the United States OF
America ana OF good moral character
that he will apply to the Board Of
County Commissioners OF Lake County
at Crown Point. Indiana. at It's March
1913, session, for the renewal Of IL
cense 70 sell az retail, spurious, vinous
and malt liquors in less quantities than
hve gallons at q time and permit the
same 20 be drunk on the premises where
sold, said license heretofore granted b.
the Board OF Commissioners on the Srd
Gay Of September, 1917, and issued by
Edward Simon, Auditor OF said County
for the period of from September, 1917
70 April !. 1918, and the precise location
where said intoxicating liquors are 10
be sold by the provisions OF the license
70 be renewed is as follows
The ground floor front room OF the
one-story brick building. situated on
Lots | and 8, Block 5, Manufacturers
Addition 10 the City Of Hammond, Lake
County. Indiana. Bar room faces sum
mer street and is on the corner or
Summer street and Cottage Grove ave
nue., public highway in said town Of
Hessville. and is 2@x40 feet in dinens-
sions. Bar is on west side OF room fac
ing the south. Bar room has glass
front two corner doors and one side
door. All OF the interior OF said bar
room may be seen from said pubic
highway.
2-a-fs-2s PETER SENsI5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
1876 BODIES RECOVERED

LONDON. Tcb. 9.-The hodies or II
of tie American troops lost when -
Tuscsnls was torpcdoed. nave oeen 70
covered
The British admiralty now estimate
the total number Of dead or missing q
tic vessels entire complement at 1856
AmonE the 2.225 persons accounted
for are lfS American officers and 1915
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09


The finest imported novelties in Val
entines. largest selection can he had
st most reasonable prices while the!
last ~ bern"tein.' $50 oicot ave-
NOTHING hk~ fhe" 20 this city or any
other. 'ah CARY
Dty.ne services at the church Of the
Good shepherd Will be as follows Ser
mon at 1915 g r. SUBJECT The Holy
Season Of Lent and How 20 Keep II
Vesper and lecture at ..so p ~. on
n nuFeh HlstoIN Last lent me keN.
lures on the History % the Church"
from the Dsy Of Pentecost-th the Church
Birthday-To the 18th Century Refor-
nation
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VIII 'e oloSA suu ~ 'hs
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ilstn snd ihdidha ooui eSate' " Ihllhs
t"e houf OF o-'V Coca rev
9tePheh rag pss'oi'
The Messers Paul and Clarence Mil
Ter. both students at the Southwestern
III - ,r,I,an. 49, Go,
avenue 80 uasls di,,snr Aranfrsffon
I'm. ii he school
- me fi.si HsP'lsh charen tomor-
lom nours % 80. WI, o, as lsaa :.
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MN. ~ $50 .ia-r,3ny svrnntorns. a.
~ IA Tcry much broken out rash
s,5 the attending physician called an
expert from chicago TO Determine Just
what the mslsdy would De clsssed as.
owing to the similarity a the rash
to thar or the dreaded malady and its
prevalence in the community II was
decided 70 Be real old fashioned case
Of chicken poX. much 70 the relief Of
.he youngsters relatives. himself and
. The pubic. Matt - dong inc today
| and looblng forward TO adioN release
that he may join MS comrades
r - u tto,ta.,., II
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

sized a4vsrszsemants placed with
us owes telephone ahd not paid fo<
st the oGtos w3thaE days, an al
dt41oHAi eAsxws % toA e~n$8 Will 10
made Goa collection
Ths best Besvsoo Gar no given our
pRtTenS by bx9n@1Ag ali cIAss1As6 sd-
v.ce1PsmaAss 20 cur office and pay
Ing for Haxse asd s&vs collection
charge.
LAKE CouEYT Fra. 3 PUB. CO.
T1MEs NHwaPAP2RR
AAG. O, 1877.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Classified Advertisements

The ground floor front room or the
two-story frame building which said
building is 22xS6 feet. front and side
entrances. and faces 145rd street. a pub
lie highway. In the City OF East Chi
cago, North Township. Lake County, In
diana, and is located and situated on lot
., block ?, northeast quarter section as
Ear room is on the east side OF said
room. and the room can be seen from
l4srd street. Living rooms in rear
and upstairs JOSEPH BAI.TA
Feb e-i6-2S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
IL THE MATTER OF TIE ESTATE
OF ELIZABETH HEALY. DECEAs-
ED. no. 1851
Notice is hereby sIEen that the IN
dersi gned has been appointed admin
istrator OF said Estate. by the Judge
or the Lake Superior Court.
Said Estate is supposed TO be solvent
ANDREW HEAIY
Adninistrs tor
Dated February 81 1915
Feb 9-I6-a3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
4O-2ND HAND-A0
MOTORCYCLES.

All makes Pick the machine you
want. start paying now. take il out
when spring comes. balance easy pay
ments semi outhly.
Excelsior Auto Cycle Salesrcom
a2s state St, Hammond, ina.
2S-4-1I-1S25
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
For Sale-Horses and Cattle

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy. harness and
bob sleigh. 49, Truman ave, Ham
rond 1:S.2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Wanted-Male Help

with from 500 TO $1oV'
yvho wish 10 become interested IN
sarxe growing manufacturing concern
With a world market Give address ahu
e'e.'a l -,i 80 = c-2-f
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Board and Room.

ma rried woman en-
ployed place to board with her ( mos.
old baby. the babe 20 be cared for dur
ing the day: best references. Phone In
diana Harbor 4g2J. 2S-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Lost and Found

LOST-Gold horshoe watch charm:
please return. J. \. Arnold 80 Wood
ave. Hammond. reward. Phone 1922
Hammond. --1-S
LOST - Satchel containing brushes
PAINTERS overalls. putty knife and
scraper, between Drackert and Sibley on
Calumet ave. or from Calumet TO Hoh-
man on Sibley. Return fls Sibley st.
Hammond. e-S-e
No PROSECUTION will follow if muff
taken from So. Shore Depot. Saturday
a m. IS returned 10 the agent immed
lately. Hammond. 29i
LOST-Black and ten male hound. spot
between forelegS. gone two weeks
Liberal reward. Jack Croak. Phone
SAW. Hammond a-93
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

WANTED - Young man
about II to Is years OF age
AZ Junior clerk in office; ex-
i,crience not an essential
feature: desire to get a right
start and to work for adj
vatcement are first consider
ations. A good opportunity
to work upon this basis ex-
ISIS. Apply Works Manager
VIM. Graver Tank Works,
East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

sICh -.
The Iawies' Aid society OF the Ger
mon Evangelical church met a the
home Of Mrs. Gobei OF Central avenue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
For Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Cnredeemsd diamonds and
railroad watches Lessers Reliable
Lean Bank, 6S State st, Hammond.
Open evenings. IL *
EUsSMArL FEED & ROOFING CO.
Ils Clinton st. phone 2s2f. East Chi
ago, phone 455k. Ii I'm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
For Sale-Automobiles.

mobile: excellent condition. inVestf-
gate bargain. Phone a56. East Chicago.
29-i
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

RPENTERs with l ools 20
or sI sp5 cabinets furnished; all or spare
tffre; paws we'll: send STAMP ter ~, m.
ttri,lars Arlon Phonosraph SuPP's-
$outh Bend Indiana.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Worthwhile Quotations

II call it strange that narrow mind
IS never deeT- Exchange.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

WANTED Experienced grocery clerSs'
xIso 3 girl clerks 10 wait on trade,
s4iS Guthrie st. Ind Harb z-4-u
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

WANTED NaIesllieu' UlS
opportunity selling OIL
Securities. Have vacancy
for English and Foreign
Speaking men, also local
man to act as broker. Apply
10 First National Bank 2 :
building
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

$500 -rYAfr-.-onvert your INTO mon
Young and old. great oppcrtunltS =
20 II ,+leanser. a most ready seller m
.fispensable in homes factories aBa ~
SIS risrea. big profits; send zoc lCr
-a.r,-.-ls e27-o-1 can postpaid, ana fhla
nsrticulars regarding big money.iil IN ~, :
o-opositiou. Paige & Jones GaemlSa! ~
n Marble ST.. Hammono, 1llu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

n --aachs1ica5 FOR general factory work
bg,is sg1'i power plants, piping. conveLIoI;
.ie,atorss special machinery eIci az az
for Mr Menke. United Nhenlcs' 9
xsntc products Co. Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

vTANTED-Young man with drat ~. : ::
eNnerience. for tracing and coPylne
work Beatty Machinery & hatlules5
turing CO.. 15oth and OAK So "a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Wanted Female Help

vANTEp-Girl for house work. fam
slv oF g. Apply pT. r. r. Hale. ll26
Beacon sf z Chicago. l-ll-tf
4VANTFD-C4irl a. County Jail Crown
Point: call IN person. Recommends
irons required. Mrs. ". II. Olds ma
iron. l--@-G
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

Notwithstanding big profits selling OUT
eL-rac+s perfumes. cold creams. race
,,,pSSers spices. medicines. etc. Beauti-
mi high grade line. Exclusive IeFrlIorS
Sprnrfe soap free. LscassAsn Ao' - +
Is ST. Louis No.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
FURNITURE SALE.

We arc selling out regardless OF cost,
our big stock Of furniture, stoves, car
pets, etc, both new and second hand.
During the sale Open Daily until s p.
m. All goods delivered Come early.
Hammond Secondhand Furniture Exch.
Opp. Post Office. 204 State 81. Phone
s05o Hammond 2-l-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

C1-T ~..fser. and ore travelling solicit
or salary and expenses no invest
v-er+ Fatrview Nurseries. Roches lsI
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

FOR SALE-Chcap or viii give to
some worthy child, an old kimball
piano. Address, S. W. Times. Ham
uCnd. 26-6
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
Real Estate Bargains

FOR SALE,-Two cottag es on Lewis
st \. r.. Times Hammond. f-ll-t'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

FOR SALT full-size End hand iron
bed. Call al IS Condit s.. Hammond.
2-7-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

NORTH SIDE SHACK-Shack 15x20.
large shed. worth $500, for quick sale
$500. with furniture, stoves. etc. An
swer a once, Johnson 1T. north OF Cost
lin. Phone 26c1 Hammond. 2-S-2
FOR SALE-One golden oak buffet and
one Remington No. :. Phone ISL
Hammond. 2S-e
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09

FOR SALE or RENT-Larse s-roonl
house. near Sinclair Works: suitable
FOR boarders. Phone fam. East nj.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-09
For Rent-Furnished Rooms

FOR RENT - light Housekeeping
rooms; very desirable. 1911 DrHmmond
st. Indiana Hsrbor. a-1-3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-09
AVIATORS CIRCLE OVER
COFFIN OF DEAD OFFICER
! niquc Tribute Paid 10 Memory of
Lieutenant W. F.. sullivan,
Of Richmond.

MIAMI. Fla May s.-F'ivc aviators
from Third Squadron, First Aviatio
Force United States Marines. paid
unique tribute to the memory of Lieu
tenant Melville l.. Sullivan, of Rich
i'ond' Va. today. AS the body was
neins escorted TO the train. five air
p'ahes. driven by members of tho OF.
nicer company hove over the funeral
procession "nd dropped flowers :rom a
hcisht OF 100 feet. The aviators en-
circled the depot several times. droo-
ping flowers and wreaths as they pass.
ed in single file After the train moved
out. the aviators followed for dis
tance OF several miles, dropping now-
crs on the way.
Lieutenant Sullivan, who was killed
!" iail with Gunner Calvin Crork
Yesterday. was considered one of thc
pest flyers attached to tho marine CORPS
mere. His body is due TO arrive in
richmond oil Friday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-09
Features of Biggest
Wage Boost on Record

WASHINGTON, Mny S.-l'eatures
OF the biggest wngc increase In his
tory:
TO receive increase of $500 O,O0O.OU0 n
year. plus bnck pay of S10O.00O,00U
from January 1 10 April 20, 1918.
No change In hours or service or
overtime pay.
All increases allowed 10 apply to
employees receiving tcxs than 500
n month.
Women. ns well M men, TO benefit.
IndiH ldunI increases run from IA
few dollars to S:H month
DccIsion bnscd on increased COS.
of living.
Typical example. of rni,cs allow
cd;
Those receiving y: n day Ia 1916.
increased to x:.S:: SJ TO S4.:3, 81
10 $50, H to SG.O5.
Those receiving SO month, in
crcnscd TO siO5.13; $50 to sII3. 500
TO Si3I.'5. siiO 10 af4O.25. si25 TO
SOB, $50 to st7f..J; $500 to S.IU.5.
For those paid on n mileage basis,
the following increases nrc allowed:
freight scrSfcc-EnEinccrs mud
motormcn. IL l." pcr cent; Arcmcn
nnd helpers, - 1-:: conductors,
20 L.; brakcmcn md nagmcn, 80 -.
fasscnpcr scrricc--EnElnccr. aud
motormcn, ~ IL pcr cent; Rrcmen
mud helpers. 81: conductors,
10 IL; bnEEngrnrrn. rs I-1; brake
mcn md nnEmcn, 30 IL.
"Not ono dollar moro than Justice
Ut this time requires. IL will make
hnrd places smoother for those who
arc now In sorc need. II gives no
houhty. II Ii not bonus. II ix no
more than honorable meeting Of
mn obliEntion."-From report of
WhEcn commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-09
AMERICANS FIGHT HUNS
WITH THEIR TRENCH KNIVES
Three Patrols Stnrt on Early MoruihS :;
Haid. and Arc Soon In
Fierce Bnttic.
LRy Associated press.l

BN Assoc la ted Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON
THE FRENCH FRONT Tuesday niGht.
MAY 7.-Thc Official French report Of
the patrol action in which American
troops in the Lorraine sector Of tho
battle front carried out brilliant lit
tic operation May in tho vicinity OF
tho hamlet OF Anscrvillers. shows the
wonderfully cntcrprisinS spirit of the
American troops.
The report says the Americans, whose
activity never rclaXcs and whose nu-
dacity is remarkable, wanted to sec
what the Germans opposite them were
doing. At 8 o'clock III the morning OF
May ). without artillery preparation.
three American patrols left the village
of Anscrvilers, which is i'll the entente
allied lines.
Two of the patrols took position
on the right and left flank, whiic the
third, composed of eight men. under
command Of Lieutenant Cassidy. exc
cutcd Il clever turning movement and
rear and fell upon the German advanced
post.
The patrol fired only one shot and
then attacked the Germans with trench
knives. y fierce struggle cnSucd. the
Germans using the butts OF their rifles
against the American knives. The nsh:
ended with the death of two Germans
and the woundinG of their corporal.
who, with three other men. were
brought back TO the American liHcs.
There were no casualties among tho
Americans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-09
EXPLODING MORTAR
KILLS NINE MEN
Soldiers Of l4lst and l42nd In
fantry Headquarters Com
panics Victims.
OFFICERS NARROW ESCAPE
General Greblc, His Aids and
Licutcnant-Colonel Metcalf
Few Yards Away.
ne Assoclatcd Prcas-

FORT WORTH, TEN, May s.-Nine
soldiers were killed at Camp Bowie
this afternoon when trench mortar
exploded. Three others are seriously
injured. The men were prac;icing in
the trench system at the time. Lieu
tenant Allen j. McDavid is among the
dead.
Captain William r. P!nney, Of divi-
sional headquarters stan, Was slightly
wounded.
One gun crew, comprised Of mcm-
bcrs Of the headquarters company Of
the One Hundred and Forty-iirst lnfan-
try. Was entirely wiped out, and sec
ond crew from headquarters company
Of ;he One Hundred and Forty-sccond
Infantry suffered hcav% casualties. Six
Of tho men were instantly killed and
three died within short time after the
explosion. First reports tina: two
trench mortars mad exploded. wcre cr-
roncous.