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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-04-18
CHAPTER ".
"lnto the Trench"

"lnto the Trench"
The next morning the draft was in
spected by our general, and we were
assigned to different companies. The
boys in the brigade had nicknamed
this general Old Pepper, and he GER
tainly earned the sobriquet. ! was as
signed to B company with another
American named Stewart.
For the next ten days we "rested,"
repairing roads for the Trenches, drill.
ing. and digging bombing trenches.
One morning we were informed that
we were going up the line, and our
march began.
It took us three days to reach re-
serve billets-each days march bring.
ing the sound Of the guns nearer and
nearer. At night, way off in the dis
lance we could see their flashes, which
lighted up the sky with a red glare.
Against the horizon we could see
numerous observation balloons or "sau.
sages" as they are called.
On the afternoon Of the third days
march l witnessed my first airplane
being shelled. A thrill ran through me
and gaZed in awe. The airplane was
making wide circles in the air, while
little puffs of white smoke were burst.
ing all around it. These puffs appeared
like tiny balls Of cotton while after
each burst could be heard a dull
"plop." The sergeant of my platoon
Informed us that it was German air.
plane and wondered how he could tell
from such distance because the plane
seemed like little black speck in the
sky. expressed my doubt as to
whether 1t was English, French or Ger.
man. With look of contempt he fur
ther informed us that the allied anti
aircraft shells when exploding emitted
white smoke while the German shells
gave forth black smoke, and, as he ex-
pressed it. 1T must be an AlIemand be-
cause our pom-poms are Smelling, and
I know our batteries are not off their
bally nappers and are certainly not
strafeing our own planes, and another
piece Of advice-don't chuck your
weight about until you've been up the
line and learnt something" -,
I Immediately quit "chucking my
weight about" from that time on.
Just before reaching reserve billsts
we were marching along. laughing. and
singing one Of Tommy's trench ditties
I want to go home, want to 30 home.
! don't want to so to the trenches no
more
Where sausases and whizz-banss are ga
lore
Take me over the sea, Where the Allie
mand can't get at me,
Oh, my. don't want to die,
want to go home"
when overhead came "swlsh" through
the air, rapidly followed by three 9TH
ers. Then about two hundred yards to
our left in a large field. four columns
Of black earth and smoke rose into the
air, and the ground trembled from the
report-the explosion Of four German
five-nine's, or "coalboxes." A sharp
whistle blast, Immediately followed by
two short ones, rang out from the head
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-04-18
CHAPTER VII.
Rations.

Just doing off; Mr.. Lance Corporal
butted in.
In Tommy's eyes lance corporal is
one degree below private. In the
corporal's eyes he is one degree above
q general.
He ordered me to go with him and
help him draw the next days rations,
also told me to take my waterproof.
Every evening, from each platoon or
machine-gun section, lance corporal
and private go to the quartermaster
sere cant at the company stores and
draw rations for the following day.
The quarter" as the quartermaster
sergeant is called, receives daily from
the orderly room Captains office) a
slip showing the number of men en-
titled to rations, 50 there is no chance
Of putting anything over on him. Many
arguments take place between the
quarter" and the platoon noncom, but
the former always wins out. Tommy
says the quarter" got his job because
he was a burglar in civil life.
Then / spread the waterproof sheet
on the ground, while the !quartermasA
ter's batman dumped the rations on II.
The corporal was smoking a flag.
carried the rations back to the billet.
The corporal was still smoking q flag.
How envied him. But when the issue
commenced my envy died, and I real.
ICED that the first requisite Of non.
commissioned officer on active service
is diplomacy. There were 10 men In
our section, and they soon formed a
semicircle around us after the corporal
had called out, "Rations up."
The QuartermGster sergeant had
given a slip to the corporal on which
was written list of the rations. Sit
ting on the floor, using wooden box
as table, the issue commenced. On
the left Of the corporal the rations
were piled. They consisted of the fol-
lowing: NJ
Six loaves OF fresh bread, each loaf
of different size, perhaps one out of
the six being as fiat as pancake, the
result of an army service corps man
placing box of bully beef on it dur
ing transportation. Il
Three fins of jam, one apple and the
other two plum.
Seventeen Bermuda onions, all DIFF
ferent sizes.
A piece of cheese In the shape of a
wedge.
Two one-pound tins of butter.
A handful of raisins.
A tin of biscuits, or as Tommy calls
them "jaw breakers"
A bottle Of mustard pickles.
The bully beef" spuds, condensed,
milk, fresh meat, bacon and "Macono-
chic rations" "a can filed with meat,
vegetables and greasy water), had been
turned over to the company cook to|
make stew for next days dinner. He
also received the tea, sugar, salt, pep
per and. hnnr-
ITO BE CONTINUED NEXT lssuE)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-16
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Mrs. H. N. Bell left last week for
a visit with relatives at Marian
Park.
Gus E. Larson, of Redwood Falls
was caller here Thursday. Sea
forth Item.
Chas. Gray of Morgan called at
the Gazette office while in Redwood
Falls Monday.
Miss Ruth Paulson was called to
Albert Lea, Thursday to the funeral
of her sister -in-law.
Mrs. Mary McGetrick of Winona
arrived Saturday for a few days with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Vihstadt, Sr. of Seney Mich.
arrived Thursday for a days visit
with his son Al. Vihstadt.
Wilbur and Arno Yackel leave
Wednesday for Paris Island, S. Caro-
lima, they will take their training
with the marines.
Mrs. A. P. Larson of Tacoma, Wash
ington who has been visiting in Red
wood Falls for several weeks went
to Milroy last week for a visit with
relatives. Mrs. Larson has been a
guest of her sister, Mrs. P. O. Wich-
man and will be with Mrs. Wichman
until Thanksgiving time.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-16

Wilbur Yackel spent several days
at Comfrey last week.
w. Pentony of Pentony Bros. was
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Wotschke were
Redwood Falls visitors Sunday.
-Vesta Censor.
| Mrs. Walter Cummings arrived
last week for a visit at the home OF
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Gold
Mrs. Ray Donovan who has been
visiting Mrs. Henry Schleuder return
ed to her home at Rochester, We'd
nesday.
The Presbyterian Missionary Soci-
ETY. has postponed it's meeting for this
week because of the epidemic of Span
ish Influenza :.
| Miss |. G.. Alexander and little son
of Lynd expect to make their home in
Redwood for the present, having ar
rived last week.
Stewart Peick, Lee Winters, VIM.
Glassco, Willis Virgins and Harland
Hauck came home Friday from the
University to spend the week end.
Miss Katherine Byrne and her bro
Their M. Byrne of Morris were Sun
day guests at the home of their
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. R. Keefe.
Miss Dean Baldwin was an inmate
at the Redwood Falls Hospital last
week having had her tonsils removed.
She is now recovering nicely from the
operation.
H. Quenvold who recently purch-
ased the Redwood Falls Creamery
was in Redwood Falls Saturday MAX
ing arrangements preparatory to
moving here. He was ACCOMPANIED
by w. H. Chard of Willmar.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Anderson of
Redwood Falls were Sunday callers
at the De France home. Mrs. Ander
son remained over to care for her
daughter who is ill with Influenza
Seaforth Item.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Gold and Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Gold returned Sunday
from Big Stone where they attended
the funeral of Mrs. Tasker, the sister
of w. H. Gold. They made the return
trip by auto stopping at Montevedio
and at the Granite Falls cemetery on
their way.
Mrs. Margaret Little, Redwood
County Red Cross Chairman asks us
to announce that the annual meeting
of the Red Cross Chapter has been
Indefinitely postponed because of
the epidemic prevalent. This post
ponment is made at request from
headquarters.
Work in the Pythian Sisters sur
gical dressings class will start to-
night tuesday, and all workers in
this class are requested to report at
the hall as early as possible. The quo
ia necessitates steady work for the
next two weeks at least. Those who
desire to do, this work and are not
members of any other class are cor
daily invited to work with this class.
F. J. Kuske, local salesman for
the Manhattan Oil Company, last
week purchased a Republic Truck
for use with the large truck. The
truck was purchased through R. Stems
vad who handles this line for Red
wood Falls and vicinity. Mr.. Kuske
makes weekly trips to several of the
towns at some little distance from
Redwood Falls and truck which will
give good service is necessity in
his work.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-16
IT'S A LONG WAY TO BERLIN!

Stand back Of the gallant boys who
are getting there. Do your bit t.
help by sending them your photo
graph and getting it there in time for
Christmas. 1t may help them over
rough spots in the long hard journey
and in going over the top.
The Scenic City Studio, H. D. Thorp
photographer. 13-2ts
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-16
NOTICE.

+ Will the party who took the oars
from our lighthouses please return
them immediately2 If not Sheriff
Hassenstab will be asked to call on
you. John Schmid and Will Thomas.
LIFTS
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-10-16
brighter and
smarter than ever"

That is the general run of COM
ment we hear from all who have
seen our new shoe styles for Fall
and you will agree, we feel sure,
when you come in and see them for
yourself.
Since longer skirts have come
into vogue the extra high shoe tops
are no longer necessary, and this
too is right in line with our Gov
ernment's wishes that Leather be
Conserved"
In spite of the fast mounting
increase in all manufacturing
costs we have by careful and ear
ly purchasing been able tc offer
these new Fall Styles at very rea-
sonable prices, as you will see
from the following.
Tan Calf medium High
Straight HeelWelt Sole. 100
Tan Calf Lace-Low Broad Heel
$500
Gray Calf ace-Plain Toe
High Heel, Welt Sole $3.50
Gun Metal Lace-High Straight
Heel .......s. ............ Sl.O0,
Dozens of otherdistinctive styles
priced from $500 to $1,000.
HEILMAN
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
6,356 MORE GEORCIANS
CALLED TO COLORS
NUMBER WILL ENTIRELY USE
THE STATES FIRST QUOTA
AND CUT INTO SECOND.

Without preliminary warning war
Office officials at Washington issued
a call Saturday for 1856 Georgia
men who are to be sent to Camp
Gordon before the end of this
month.
This number will entirely fill the
states first quota and cut deep CASH
es in its second quota. 1t is substan-
TALLY the second draft" for Geor-
gia. There will be 2,857 white men
and 3,499 negroes in the new move
ment. 1t is estimated that Terrell
county's quota will be As or so men.
Every man called for this move
ment must be delivered. There are
to be no credits taken for men al
ready in the service or for any 9th
er reason. 1t will not be a paper
draft in the sense that a number
less than the full number called for
will be sent. 1t will be an actual
draft.
The first order from Provost Mar
shall General Crowder, as announced
at the Office of Joel B. Mallett. Sc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
FLAG PRESENTATION
A STIRRING OCCASION
HUNDREDS CAME TO WITNESS
THE EXERCISES IN DAWSON.
PATRIOTISM RAN HIGH.

Perhaps no celebration in the his
tory of Terrell county evinced more
patriotism than the one held in Daw-
son Saturday, when hundreds of cit
liens from town and country gather
ed in the opera house to witness the
presentation to Terrell county of a
handsome service flag and to partici-
pate in exercises concentrating the
first anniversary of the United States
in the war. The beautiful silken flag,
carrying its many stars to represent
the boys from Terrell in the service
of their country, was made and pre-
sented to the county by the young
ladies from here in attendance upon
the State Normal School at Athens
Misses Mildred Yeomans, IRA Belle
Turner, Hattie Baldwin, Virginia
Farrar and Rochelle Gurr.
Rev. o. B. Chester was the speak
er of the day, and his address was
pronounced one of the most eloquent
and inspiring ever heard in Dawson.
He discussed the causes leading up
to the entrance of the United States
into the world war, pointed out what
defeat would mean, and with a feel
ing, force and eloquence which sent
thrill through his audience called
on every man, woman and child to
do his or her utmost for the bring
ing about of victory.
Immediately preceding the pro-
gram proper an inspiring feature
was enacted when members of the
sixth grade of the Dawson public
schools marched through the streets
and into the opera house, one of
their number carrying the first lib
erty bond bought during the present
drive and singing, what are you
going to do to help Uncle SAM"
With money earned by themselves
during the week before these boys
and girls had already given their an
swer to this song, and their demon
stratlon was a stirring challenge to
the patriotism of all who witnessed
il.
The exercises were begun by the
singing of america" by the audi
ence, following which Rev. T. H.
Thomson delivered the Invocation.
Master Louis Petty gave a very pleas
ing recitative selection, "Why We
Are Fighting Germany" his efforts
being enthusiastically received and
rejecting great credit on him. Dixie
Division" was rendered very effect
lively by the st. Cecilian orchestra
and Boy Scouts, and following the
address of Mr.. Chester Miss Nellie
Laing gave a beautiful and exquisite
vocal solo, when the Boys Come
Marching Home"
On behalf Of the makers the SER
vice flag was presented by Miss Mil
dred Yeomans in very appropriate
and graceful speech, and was receiv-
ed for the county by Judge M. C.
Edwards, who made short but very
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
.DAWSON'S INSURANCE
RATES MAY Be RAISED
CLAIMED THAT CITY'S WATER
SYSTEM is INADEQUATE. THE
COUNCIL TO INVESTIGATE.

The Southeastern Tariff Associa-
ton has under consideration an in
crease of the already high fire in
surance rates in Dawson, giving as a
reason an inadequate water system
and mains of not sufficient strength
for necessary pressure in the event
of large fire.
The city council has taken notice
of the matter, and at their meeting
Tuesday night adopted a resolution
lnstructing the chairman of the fire
committee, Councilman Jennings,
to investigate the advisability and
probable cost of putting in new pipe
throughout the entire system, and ex-
tending it to sections of the city that
1t does not now reach.
The report is to be made at the
next meeting of the council.
About year ago an estimate of
approximately $4,000 was made for
extensions of the water system from
Main street to Atoc colored church,
thence to a point below the negro
Baptist church on south Main street
and thence to connect with the mains
on Nam street; from Stonewall street
down Fourth avenue to Crawford
street and from Fourth avenue for
some distance into the Lowrey addi-
ton, and from College street
through Center street into the Pas
chal addition and thence to Craw-
ford street and back to College
street.
An additional expense of $4,000
would have to be incurred in laying
new pipes on Main and Lee streets,
as these have practically worn out.
A conservative estimate is that the
extensions and improvements con-
templated could be made for S18,-
600, and perhaps for some less if
work was done under the supervision
of the superintendent of the city
water and light departments.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
The CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLDS A BUSINESS SESSION
Body Pledged Support to Liberty
Loan Drive, and Requests Every
Member to Help All He Can.

"OHADSr 10 E1eIp All lie Gan.
The unstinted support of the Daw-
son Chamber of Commerce in the
third liberty loan drive was pledged
at a meeting of that organization
held Thursday night. Resolutions
calling on every member to do what
ever he can to promote the sale of
the bonds were introduced by Mr..
X. l.. Savllle, and were unanimously
adopted.
Both the president and secretary
were absent from Thursday nights
meeting, and several reports touching
matters of public interest had to
therefore be deferred. They will be
taken up at the next regular meet
ing of the chamber.
A letter was read from the Geor-
gia Shippers Association in which it
was stated that it had succeeded in
winning its fight before the Inter
state Commerce Commission for low
er freight rates for Georgia cities
and towns, and that much CONNER
cial advantage had thus been obtain
ed. Dawson was asked to contribute
towards the expense that had been
gone to in this connection, and the
chamber agreed to pay the sum ask
ed for.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09

eloquent address in accepting it. The
program came to a close with the
singing by the audience of "The Star
Srangled Banner" The meeting was
presided over by Col. Warren Parks.
A liberal contribution by Mrs. M.
J. Yeomans made it possible for the
flag to be of a good grade of silk,
which added materially to its beauty
and value
Miss jamie Bush was responsible
for the excellent program. She had
the assistance of other splendid tai
emit in planning the rally so success
fully.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
WEBSTER COUNTY ASSASSIN
WILL BE TRIED IN STEWART

Webster county superior court ad-
journed Hast week after a session of
only three days. The negro charged
with the murder of Mr.. Charles Dali
ton some months ago and who has
been held in the Sumter county jail
will be tried in Stewart superior
court this month, a change of venue
having been granted for fear that
ne would be summarily dealt with if
taken to Preston.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
BRONWOOD DEFEATS SASSER
IN A CLOSE BALL GAME
Until Last Inning the Score of Both
Teams Was Same.

In close game of ball played in
Bronwood Friday Sasser was defeat
ed by a score of to 5. 1t was an
even score until the ninth inning,
when Gammage made a two-base hit,
which was followed with three-base
hit by Holland. The battery for
Bronwood were Martin and Holland,
and for Sasser Todd and Brim.
Struck out by Martin 10, by Todd A..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09

lective service officer for Georgia,
Saturday reads in part as follows
During the five-day period begin
ming April &c complete entertainment
to Camp Gordon of 1857 men. On
ly white men and men physically
qualified for general military service
may be indicted under this call"
The second order affects negroes
and, in part, it reads:
During the fve-day period begin
ming April &c complete entertainment
to Camp Gordon of 3,499 colored
men. Only colored men and men
physically qualified for general mill
tary service may be.inducted under
this call"
This telegram, continuing, explains
further that of these 3,499 colored
men 2,275 will represent the balance
due from Georgia to the camps on
the first quota, including the number
! of men necessary to replace men
dropped from the camps for various
reasons. Then 1924 additional men
will be credited on the states second
quota.
Farmers Not to Be Taken.
Farmers will not be taken unless
there happen to be no other men on
the lists to take their places. That is
to say that the order issued some
time ago providing that the names
of men actively, completely and as
siduously engaged in planting and
cultivating crops" should be placed
last on the draft lists. Thus the men
of the new draft will be taken ac-
cording to their order numbers with
that exception.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09

If youth knew what age would
crave it would both gel and save.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
NEWS AND PERSONAL ITEMS
IN AND AROUND YEOMANS
High School Pupils Will Give an En-
tertainment April 18th.


The advanced pupils of Yeomans'
high school will give a play at the
school house on April 18th. The pro-
ceeds will go toward paying for "a
piano.
Miss Florence Coker entertained
the primary grade with an Easter
egg hunt. Miss Winnie Binion and
Ned McLendon also entertained the
little folks in a similar way.
Miss Pearl Tedder has been home
from Bessie Tiff to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Tedder.
Miss Lucille Chambers has return
ed from visit in Doerun.
Mr.. Drew Sem, who is attending
Gordon Institute, has visited his
aunt, Mrs. J. S. Jones.
If youth knew what age would
crave it would both gel and save.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09

FOR SALE have a few tons of
fertilizers, in store at compress, of
following brands: 9-2-3, 1922,
1920, 16 per cent acid. If you are
short of fertilizers see me. C. C.
MARTIN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-04-09
WoMEN,s PRAYER MEETING.

This (Tuesday) afternoon the wo-
men of the different congregations
will unite in patriotic prayer meet
ing at the club house, to which every
woman in the city is cordially invit-
ed.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-28
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE
 UNITED IN MARRIAGE

On Saturday afternoon the home of Mayor and Mrs. w. R. Hillery was the scene of quiet but very pretty wedding, the contracting parties be- ing Miss Helen Emily Taylor and Mr Charles Henry Manning. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev A. G. Shriver, pastor of the Presbyterian church, in the presence of a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony luncheon was served and Saturday evening MT. Manning entertained the bridal party at dinner The guests were MT and Mrs. Hillery, MT. and Mrs. Nels Hawkinson, Mrs. R. Giles, Misses GeOrgina and Gladys Hedges.
 The bride is a sister of Mrs. Hiliery and during her residence in Cordoya has been employed at the Bank of Alaska. She is a charming young lady of pleasing personality who made q host of friends here.
 MT Manning has been employed as bookkeeper by the Carlisle Packing company and was popular among the younger set
 The young couple will leave tonight for Seattle to spend the winter and they carry with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-28
HAPPENINGS
 ABOUT TOWN

There will be no meeting of the Womans Guild at the Rectory this evening.
 The fair priCe-fxing committee will meet at the city hall tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
 George BlOuen came over from An Chorage to look after his Cordova in terests
 Malcolmn Brock left on the steamer Alameda for Seattle on a short busi- ness trip.
 Frank Herman. Nizina district oper- ator, is returning to Seattle on the Northwestern.
 NJ. Finkelstein leaves on the North western tonight on an extended bus mess trip to Seattle
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-28

Fred Tracy, agent for the Alaska coming to Cordova early next month to relieve s. K. Hedges, the local agent, who is leaving for the States. MT. Tracy shipped his household ef- fleets here on the last boat, and he expects to arrive before November 10
The Cordova daily times., 1918-10-28

K. G. Robinson leaves tonight for California. where he will spend q month with his family
 w. B. Phin of Seward, the we'll known chef, has accepted a position at the Alaskan Grill.
 The Home Guards have rented the new Eagle hall for Tuesday and Fri. day nights, when drills will be held
 Delegate Charles A. Sulzer will leave tonight for Southeastern Alaska to finish his campaign for reelection
 Thomas & Scott, cashier of the First Bank of Cordova, has recOv cred from his recent attack of i'll ness and is again at his post of duty
 Nels Hawkinson. manager of the Carlisle Packing company, accompan. jed by his family. will leave for Seat tie tonight
 Mrs. w. II. Caswell and family ar, , recent arrivals from Valdez to joir