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Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
COLONIAL HOTEL Scene
OF FATAL SHOOTING
Affair Occurred in Room of Colonial
Hotel Where, Ii Is Stated, w. z.
cranberry Found H. H. Holland in
Company With Mrs. w. E. Gran
berry.

w. f. Cranberry shot and mortally
wounded III. II. Holland in a room Of
the Colonial Hotel here 3 O'Clock
Friday morning.
Thursday morning a couple arrived
here and registered at the Colonial
hotel as II. II. Holland and Mrs. n.
ID. Holland, of Hickory Valley, Tenn,
both taking the same room, No. Is.
Ihey were on the streets of Oxford
part Of the afternoon and attended
the moving picture show at night.
Both were young people and the
woman attractive in appearance as
well as the man. When the early
morning Bilbo train ran from the
north Friday morning Mr.. Granbery
arrived at the hotel in search for his
wife. He looked over the register
and saw the above names. He then
told the proprietor, Mr.. Scott that he
wished TO see the couple. who directed
Cranberry to to the room.
A few minutes later a shot was
heard, followed in rapid succession
by several more shots. In the COM
motion following Holland made his
way out of the hotel and ran down the
street and crossed TO the Court house
park, where his calls for help brought
assistance.
By this time Officer G.. W. White
head arrived and Cranberry surrend-
cred to the officer and was locked up
in the county Jail.
DR.. Eugene Bramlett wass called
and came soon, and carried Holland
10 the hospital where il was found
that he was mortally wounded, being
shot in the stomach, neck and arm.
His bowels weSe punctured and his
condition was considered hopeless
Both men were section foTemen on
the |. c. railroad at Hickory Valley
and are said to have been close friends.
Cranberry is appearantly about IS
years old, while his wife is about IS,
and Holland about q.
Hollands brothers and sister were
notified and came Friday. They re-
mained At his bedside until he died
about / o'clock Saturday morning.
The remains of the dead man were
sent TO Waterford on No. 6 Saturday
morning for burial.
was OCANAN
Esquire J. H. Eavens Monday after
noon for a preliminary hearing. and
was released by the Justice of the
Peace. He was later arrested upon
an affidavit sworn out by his brother,
and Judge Bates fixed his bond at
81 900, which he made at once and
was released.
Circuit court meets in Oxford next
Monday, when an investigation viii
be made by the grand jury.
Mr.. Granber-y's mother and broth
ers came Monday to attend the trial,
as well as number of Cranberry
friends from Hickory Valley.
The killing caused a sensation in
Oxford. and all day Friday the shoot
ing was the talk Of the day.
Ii was one of those cases where
the ''unwritten law" played a promi-
nent pat in releasing the man who
did not deny shooting the man who
he found occupying a room at o.
clock in the morning with his wife.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
A. H. SCHOOL OPENS.

b. Agricultural School opened
lay. Sept. 3rd with prospects of
IreSSful year, about so girls and
Icys have already matriculated in
ping department., and it is expect
h; al available rooms will be fill
the end Of the second term.
hase who attended the opening
|1zy were delighted with the
ndid address given by Rev. c. E.
a, Of Hot Springs, Ark, who
Esed TO even a higher pitch the
kotism of the crowd.
iss Carmen Galloway in a charm
speech dedicated to the School
flag of the Stars and Stripes
also a service flag containing az
b Mrs. Edith Shaw added great
the services by reciting the Two
r.. after which @0ld Glory was
i high upon a new flag pole and
J. 10 the breezes. and a chorus Of
Star Spangled Banner and war
K more impressive because il was
- by the hands Of two soldier
3 Lieut.. Stewart johnson and
= James Carnathan.
tier the raising of the flag a more
tg1ble and abundant dinner was
sd upon the ground at which
y chicken and much cake and pie
disposed Of amid laughter and
gment.
the afternoon a meeting of the
hcrs and pupils was held at which
y Bush made the necessary
uncements and preparation was
y for business to begin "Wednesday
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Chancellor j. y. Powers has return
ed from Camp Sheridan. ILL.,. where a
meeting was held of the different
presidents of colleges on the war sub
lect. Ii has been decided that "0le
Miss" will be turned into regular
training camp.
Miss Nellie Kern, of COLUMBUS spent
a few days last week with Mrs. J. {.
FAINT.
Miss Annie FAINT who has been the
guest of her brother, Prof. FAINT ac-
companied her home Misses Kern
and Fant are |. |. & c. teachers.
Drs. Leathers and FAINT are spend
ing a few days in Battle Creek, Mich.
Miss Ruby Bankston who has been
visiting Mi Latham in Hopewell and
Miss Anna Wright in Oxford has re-
turned home.
Mrs. J. c. FAINT and son Beckett are
visiting Mrs Fant's sister in West
Point.
Misses Annie Lee Meek and Mar
garet Mclean, of Winona, are the
guests of their aunt Miss Elma Meek.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Roach and child
ren, Mr.. Claude and Miss Louise
Roach accompanied by Mrs. Roach's
sister Mrs. w. II. Kimmons motored
through and spent Sunday in Oakland
with Mrs. kuyendall, Mrs. Roach's
mother.
Mr.. Frank Heron, of Okla, spent
a few days this week with his sister
Mrs. p w. Rowland.
Mrs. BEN Price Is spending this
week in Memphis. Tenn, at the home
of Mrs. Clarence Sivley.
Mrs. B. l.. Mayes and children left
this week for Greenwood, Miss, where
they will make their future home.
Mrs. Bob Gardner and little son, of
Greenwood, Miss, are the guests of
Mrs. Gardner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Yates, Sr.
Mr.. l.. b. Cresswell returned Friday
from Greenville and other points in
the Delta where he visited relatives.
He left Monday for Tupelo. where he
will attend T. NJ. |. this session.
DIR. B. s. Guyton motored through
and spent a few days this week in
New Albany. His wife and children
who have been spending the week in
New Albany accompanied him home.
Mrs. Lester and daughter, Miss Vir-
ginia left Tuesday for Darling. Miss,
after spending a few weeks with Mrs.
Testers daughter Mrs. Garland Kim
mons.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
PROF. j. A. DONALDSON
CHAIRMAN 4-MINUTE MEN

Prof. J. A. Donaldson has just re-
ceived notice of his appointment as
Chairman of the 4-Minute Men Of La
fayette County, TO serve in place OF
Prof. Chester A. McLarty. who is con-
fined TO his room with typhoid fever.
The letter also gives the following
instructions:
after Wednesday night, September
4. suspend the campaign. Where Did
You Get Your Facts until further in
structed.
beginning Thursday morning
September 5, prosecute the Register
campaign vigorously until midnight
Wednesday, September IL.
"On you the Government depends
for its word to reach the people. The
Division of Four Minute Men has tax
en- over the work of the Speaking Di-
vision of the Committee on Public In
formation. You are therefore the
voice cf the Government, instructing
every community in your jurisdiction
Have a Four Minute Men speak on
Register in every community. be
sure TO have 4 speech in every church
on Sunday, September g.
Earnestly yours,
"F. d. MILLER,
Director for Mississippi
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
THE EAGLE Is CROWDED.

While we are setting the paper in
8 point solid type. its columns s-e
over crowded this week and much
valuable reading matter had to be
left out. Our force is short two men,
and it seems that il Is impossible TO
secure efficient help. In the mean
time. we ask the indulgence Of our
many friends and readers.
The Eagle is the best country week
ly in this end of the state, and being
the only paper published in Lafayette
county, We expect TO put it back to
eight pages a week just as soon as
we can secure sufficient help.
Tell your friends what they a~e
missing if they are not reading the
Eagle.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
IRIH LIBERTY LOAN
MANAGERS APPOINTED
.mpaign Will Be In Practically
same Hands As Was Third
Liberty Loan.

tairman G. NJ. knight has made
fololwing appointments who will
charge of the Fourth Liberty
4 Campaign, in Lafayette County,
81 are as follows:
N. knight, County Chairman.
| E. Sisk, chairman County Sales
kmittee.
e Baggett, chairman Publicity
kmittee.
| Friedman, chairman Speakers
kmittee.
{recutive Committee is as follows:
q 7. H. Somerville, Chairman;
Il. Price, ]. ]. Vance, H. Friedman,
/. Davidson, and Mrs Henry Faser,
Eman Woman's Committee.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
SOME CHANGES.

Mr.. Walter Brummett has purchas-
ed the handsome home on University
street known as the Rushing home and
Mr.. and Mrs. Brummett have moved
into their new home.
V. H. OSwalt has moved his family
to the house on University street
recently vacated by Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Brummett.
Mr.. Guy B. Taylor who has recently
accepted a position in the Bank Of Ok
ford as bookkeeper. has purchased the
home formerly occupied by v. H. Os-
walt on Lake Street and has moved
in
]. F.. Avent has moved his family
to the house recently vacated by Mr..
and Mrs. r. ID. Crouch, who moved to
Memphis.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
Oxford Lafayette County, Miss, Thursday September 1918

morning.
The roster of teacher is as follows:
Prof. M. P. Bush, Supt. and Teacher
of mathematics
Mrs. Nj. p. Bush-Lady Principal
and teacher of Music.
Prof. W. o. Vaught-Teacher Of
Agriculture and Manual Training.
Prof. w. A. Green-Teacher of His
tory and Science.
Mrs. w. A. Green-Teacher of Pre-
paratory Work.
Miss Sophia Ailston-Teacher of
Home Ecoaom les.
Mrs. c. E. Abernathy-Primary
Teacher.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
THE LYRIC THEATRE
HAVING GOOD SHOWS

Since the recent installing of a new
projecting machine the picture shows
At the Lyric Theatre, under the able
and efficient management of Mr..
Robert Williams, have been improved.
rhe shows are Of clean nature and
pictures instructive TO all. The crowds
attending the shows now are much
arger than usual.
While the conduct af the boys has
been very good, yet there is room for
Improvement Whistling and stamp
ing of the feet should be eliminated
from the building. There Is no use
in it, no sense in il, and besides il does
not indicate very good training.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Mrs. Andrew Nj. Mitchell and An
drew. Jr.. motored TO Holly Springs
Friday and spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Nelson
Another red letter day for the Home
Economies Club members, of Wood
sons Ridge was Monday, when they
met with their President. Mrs J. ).
Galloway and had Mrs. Ramsey to
demonstrate cottage cheese. Many
pretty and appetizing dishes We're
made and served to the delight OF the
members.
Misses Carmen and Sue Galloway
rendered a splendid musical program
Andrew NJ. Mitchell, Sr., and And
rev, Jr., were in Memphis this week
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Mitchell.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
CHAIRMAN ISSUES CALL.

he County Executive Committee
he Fourth Liberty Loan is hereby
II 20 meet in the office of ]. j..
Ire, in the Federal building, a. 10
Ick 2. m, Tuesday, September 10.
! desired that every member of the
|nittee be present, as most import
business is to be saken up at this
Eng.
G. NJ. KNIGHT,
County Chairman.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
MANY WHITE AND NEGROES
LEAVE THIS WEEK FOR WAR.


A tremendous crowd Of people
gathered at the depot Sunday after
noon to witness the departure of 40
negroes who were leaving for Camp
Pike Addresses were made by Rev.
Charles II. Greer, pastor of the Second
BAPTIST Church, and Others. Rev.
Greer made a most inspiring talk to
his people and appealed to them to be
men, wherever they were called. Rev
Greer is one Of the best colored speak
ers in this section of the country and
his speech was enjoyed by large
number Of white people as well as
hundreds Of negroes.
Monday five more negroes were
sent on to Camp. which made as TO be
sent this week.
Yesterday, Wednesday, afternoon,
4s white boys left for Camp Pike and
on the night train (Bilbo) six special
men left for Camp Wheeler. Georgia.
Those who left yesterday on the
ESQ train for Camp Pike were as
Cuthbert Michael Lagrone, Store
keeper.
w. Roy Hunter, Farming.
Alvin Hipps, Farming.
.Lige p. Tubbs, Farming.
Willie Kyle Brown. Farming.
Harvey A. Cook, Farming.
Garland Fudge, Farming.
Willie A. Grace, Farming.
John Phillips, Farming.
Van ID. Z. Mitchell, Farming.
James Chester Majors, Farming.
Martin c. Ray, Farming.
Thomas r. Avent, Pharmacist.
Grover Cleveland Landreth, Farm
ing.
Rufus Cleveland Cowsert. Farm
ing.
Lonnie A. William, Farming.
John X. Hampton, Stenography.
Floyd Rowland Sockwell, Farming.
Robert Fred Turpin, Farming.
r. E. l. Robertson, Farming.
Willie Gale Huston, Farming.
Frank Fernandez, Farming.
Lenard White, Farming.
Demp Jourden, Farming.
William 2. Holman, Farming.
Fred Edward Higginbotham, Farm
ing.
Robert Patterson Leslie, Farming.
Class 1918.
Monroe Thweatt, Farming,
Lesley Dooley, Farming.
Thomas Hadden Swan. Chemist.
Clarence Even Lovelady, Farming.
Willie Walker Houston, Farming.
Robert Dudley Childress, Bookkeep-
ing.
Lucius Childress, Farming.
Stanley M. Browning, Farming,
Farming.
William Calvin Wells, Farming.
II. Byron Roberts, Farming.
Cordie Aaron Sanders Farming.
Charley Cromwell, Farming.
Tom r. Lauderdale, Farming.
Homer Smith, Farming.
Sam White, Farming.
Hugh Lee Simmons, Student.
Carl King, Farming.
Buford Hardy, Farming.
Clinton Jackson, Farming.
Lake Black, Fireman.
Pool Frasie-, Farming.
Those who left yesterday for Camp
Wheeler were:
Robert B. Matthews, Express clerk
Bernice Ottoway Foust, Fa.mer.
Baskin Gamble, Farmer.
Willie Martin Miller, Drug Clerk.
James Alec Grimes. Farmer.
James Freeman Dunlap. Street Cal
Conductor.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

The county paper is working for
you and the development of the
eounty's resources and you should
support it.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

sec cures Headaches, Biliousness.
Loss of Appetite, or that tired aching
feeling, due to Malaria or Colds. Fine
Tonic. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Those desiring TO enter their child
ren in Miss Hooper's music class will
find her at her studio September the
9th.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
NOTICE.

Miss Flora Buffalo will open her
music studio Monday, September, 9th.
E. A. 29tf.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Mrs. Holmes FAINT, of Coahoma, is
q recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. p.
Stephens.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

Mrs. Arthur Freeman and children
were guests last week Of Mr.. and Mrs
Shelton, of Holly Springs.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05

School opens September 9th.
Oxford eagle., 1918-09-05
MUSIC CLASS.

ess cures by removing the cause. Adv
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
AGREEMENT WITH
 JAPAN UNKNOWN
Senator Lewis Says No Understand ing With Japs Exist-Agreement
 Is With Great Britain.

Washington, March 5.-Discussing the reports of possible action by Jap an in Siberia Senator Lewis of Illi- nois, the democratic whip, declared in the senate today that there is no agreement or understanding between the United States and Japan upon the subject and declared there is no alli- ance between the United States and Japan whatever, asserting what Ja- pan is doing with relation to the war was in pursuit of her alliance or com pact with Great Britain.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05


 afternoon in the First Baptist church, colored, Diaz, Ark, at the conclusion of which the Old Glory Industrial realized $73.65.
 Following are the donations: G. G. Austin, 25c; N. F. Daniels, 25c; Will Risen, 25c; J. B. Spencer, 50; Cash 25c; Cash 25c; Mack Will son, 25c; J. A. Nash, 25c; Further B. Stodghill, 25c; J.. A. Jordan, soc; J. A. Sanders, 25c; s. Hinneman, 25c; Tom Gillian, $1.00; Bob Lawson, 25c; Oscar Guin, 25c; Mollie Gillam, $1; B. A. Harrington, $1; Joe White, Sl; R. s. Sconyers, $5; Harry Calhoun, $1; J. w. Nelson, $1; Lem Blassin- game, $1; T. J. Horne, soc; J. w.. Sweet, soc; John Dukes, 25c; Der tha Clark, 25c; Martha Whefield, 25c; G. O. Harrington, soc; Lizzie Richardson, 25c; Henry Clifton, $1; Clint Mayweathers, $1; Amanda Nelson, $1; A. G. Sanders, soc; Cora Williams, $1; A. Lot, $1; James Warren, s1; John Green, $1; E.. Sanders, soc; Susie Gray, soc; Lean Hood, soc; E. V. Cranberry, 25c; j.. T. Crawford, 25c; Albert Boyd, $1; Robert Branscomb, $1; Clard Brans- comb, S1; Nellie Branscomb, soc; Virgia Crarim, $1; Silas Roddy, 25c; Record Hood, 25c; Lincoln Patter- son, 25c; G. H. Calvin, soc; G. liar ris, 25c; L. V. Swans, 25c; John Watson, 25c; w. M Branscomb, $1; Clark Dothard, $1; Arthur Cravens, S1; B. J. Jackson, $1; T. E. Chris tophe, M. D., $2; J. W. Leggett, $1; Mamie Sweet, $1; Zodie Sweet, $1; Lilly Hill, $1; George Green, s1; L. B. Taylor, M. D., soc; Evelyn Earl, 25c; Ruel Clark, 25c; Leroy Bedford, 25c; G. B. Shockley, 25c; c. w. Warren, 25c; Andrew Phillips, 25c; Lucy Steen, soc; Aaron Jack son, soc; Booker T. Jackson, 5Oc; o. D. Miller, 25c; c. Henderson, 25c; Randall Griffin, 25c; John White, lP. A. White, 25c; Lizzie White, 25c; Jenkins White, 25c; Fred White, 25c; Wilda White, 25c; J. R. Robinson, 25c: Bertha Jackson, 25c; Leona Warren, 25c; Matilda Jackson, 25c; Elnora Warren, 25c; Eva Gray, 25c; Monde Sweet 25c: Esther Gray, 25c 1; M. E. Leggett, soc; Willie Sanders, 25c; J. w. Sweet, soc.
 J. w. Leggett,
 Per Irene Sweet.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
ONE HUNDRED SLAUGHTERED.
Associated Press Dispatch.

aoSVCidteu ITcSS DlSpaCcn.
 Mexico City, March 5.-One hun- dred persons were slaughtered by Zapata's men in their last known raid on February 2, according to statements made by General Jose Cabrera. Taking advantage of the smaiiness of the garrison in the little town of Agua Blanca, state of Mexi- co, force of Zapata adherents, esti- mated at 2,000, captured the place. killing 100 peaceful inhabitants and coi..n itting every sort of outrage up- on the defenseless men, women and children. According to General Ca- brera, he immediately led force of government troops to Agua Blanca and routed the rebels after inflicting serious losses. General Cabrera is in command of military operations in the southern part of the state of Mexico.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
POLITICAL ANNOUNCE
 MENTS.

The Independent is authoriz- cd to announce the following persons as candidates for public ,tfice, subject to the action of he Democratic party: For County Superintendent
 J. M. Balch.
 Garland B. Land. A. J. Garner. z. D. Barber H. l.. Thomas or County Treasurer
 ". D. McLaln.
 Charles K. Coe. For Congress
 Hodges
 w. D. Davenport.
 w. A. Oldfield For County Judge:
 John A. Melville.
 R. F. Tyer.
 w. M. Tims.
 w. A. Mink. For Chancellor (Eighth District)-
 Lyman F. Feeder. For Sheriff and Collector
 Terry Guin.
 J. M. Ivy. For Representative:
 R. T. Simmons For Representative
 Fred R. Suits. For County Clerk:
 J. F. Parish.
 Grover c. Nance. For Assessor
 D. J. Nance. For Circuit Clerk R. w. Randy. For Constable-(Union Township c. M. Ivy. Ben Sandnion. For Road Overseer (Richwoods Twp.) Mark Cole For Road Overseer (Bird Twp, East ern District.)- ] R. A. Wilson. For Road Overseer (Western Dist. Bird Township Walter Cole. For Coroner T. J. Mooney.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05

in the vicinity of Cambrai. The text of the order is as follows:
 "This group of troops will shortly have need of 1000 men for various works. An increase of production must be exacted from these workers, and groups of women must be em- ployed whenever possible, especially for work in the fields. Those in charge of these workers must bear in mind that at the present moment our
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05

w. T. Briggs of Russellville has been appointed to serve on the Hotel and Restaurant Committee for Con- servation. The appointment came from Food Administrator Hamp Will liams.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
Sam Brown, Friday night. Mr. p,-<xx,,, k,1x horo~ <c o~ro

Sam Brown, Friday night. MT Brown immediately began to arrange to return his son to the camp. Learn ing that Grady Coffey, Pangburn boy, was home on a furlough from Camp Beauregard, MT. Brown brought his son here and turned him over to MT. Coffey, with the request that he deliver him to the camp off cials.
 Young Brown says that he is will ing to return. He said he was in duced to leave by. others, and that he had been restless and uneasy ever since. He is one of the first boys se- lected from Cleburne county under the selective service act.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05

German women are taking the places of male workers and they should ne lose sight of the principle that no French woman or girl ought to be allowed to do less work than ou countrywomen in the interior"
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
HERE AND THERE IN
 ARKANSAS.

According to the Chicot Spectator Gordon E. Greenfield of Little Rock, has purchased from H. W. Graves the Sterling plantation in the southern part of Chicot county for $1S1,560.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
LOYAL FATHER TURNS
 SON OVER TO ARMY

Pangburn, March 4.-Cecil Brown of Hiram, who is alleged to have de- serted from the army by leaving Camp Beauregard about three months ago came to the home of his father,
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05

c. w. Waggoner of Bentonville has received an order for 100000 frost proof cabbage plants to be delivered the last of April to Plainview, Minn.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
FORCE WOMEN AND
 GIRLS TO WORK.
Associated Press Dispatch.

French Front, March 5-That com pulsory labor for the German con- querors is imposed on French women and girls, as well as on the male in- habitants, of the invaded districts of France, is shown in the order issued by General Vodkers of the 9th Ger
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05

To. advertise your goods to get the attention of the man or wonl who might otherwise never have known it at all.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-05
OLD GLORY COLLEGE.

Diaz, Ark, March 4, 1918.
 A program was rendered Sunday afternoon in the First Baptist church, colored, Diaz, Ark, at the conclusion of which the Old Glory Industrial
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-28

While the German division, have
been relieved H., time 10 time, the
same American fighters have been Ia
line all the time
The men who took tn, hill last night
arc the same soldiers who took
IourcccheS and helped 10 check the
German drive on Paris almost month
ago The prisoners taken In this fight
arc from division which has been
on the RuAiiAn front since the war
started and never before have been
used IN open fighting. II is freely adj.
mI,ted the American artillery fire had
made lie unbcara' lc.
Filth Guard Withdrawn.
II was fresh division showed In
because ol he American successes.
This division followed by the kaiser's
famous Fifth guard division which was
50 badly shot to piece, b, our artillery
that II had been withdrawn TO rave II.
II is evident from wat the prisoners
said the German high command Is
adopting new tactics In regard to what
TO tell men about the Americans The
prisoners ol other divisions said they
had been told the Americans we're COW.
ards The prisoners taken today said
that when sent into the lines four days
ago they had been tol tho American,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-28

tried to flee oul OF the woods, but a
heavy barrage behind that position
made it impossible. A squad OF five
Germans was seen to try to make a run
Tor It when an American shell hit,
killing four and the other boche ran
back into the woods. There was Moth
ing for the Germans to do but to face
the American soldiers or surrender,
Rifles Take Great Toll.
Our rifle and grenade work did ter
rife execution among the Germans who
stuck to their machine guns bravely
in many cases. II was established later
they had done this largely because their
officers told them the Americans always
killed every machine gunner captured
When some OF these men were brought
IN they could do nothing but demand
what their fate would be II was dr-
tIcult job the Americans had Often
the German machine guns were hidden
in pits dug IN the ground with the
gunnerS under cover and only the
snout OF the gun protruding
Surrendering Begins.
The hand RrenadeS did good work
here w 9 o'clock the Americans had
hcrded the Germans in the northern
end Of the woods on the hill and then