The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31

Veal Newbern volunteered some time
ago for service in the aviation corps.
As there was no opening at that time,
he has been patiently waiting his call,
which came a day or so ago and
he left Thursday night to report at
Camp Dix, Texas, on Saturday.
Lee Taylor has also joined the navy
and is waiting his call.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Davis received a
letter from William Davis on Monday
from Somewhere in France" Some
time ago William was transferred to
the aviation corps, but instead Of fly
ing he was put to cleaning motors, so
if they don't allow him to get into the
fight, he contemplates changing to the
tank corps. When asked for his list
Of accomplishments he said he was
farmer, chauffeur, horseman, motor
mechanic and hobo. He has not at
tained the coveted accomplishment Of
fighter yet. He said he was wearing
gold braid on his left sleeve for SER
=, rendered in the zone of opera
tion. He failed to say what services.
William has developed into Sammy
six feet tall and tips the scales at ITO
pounds.
Allen Taylor, son of Mrs. R. E.
Taylor, is clerk of the recruiting de-
partment at Camp Pike and writes
that he is well pleased with every
thing except the shots he receives for
typhoid. The camp is SO sanitary and
the food splendid the boys are allowed
three helpings if they choose, but he
says they are so bountiful he has new
er been able to eat all of the first help
ing. 7. 0. Bond is another Haywood
county boy at Camp Pike.
A card received Sunday announces
the safe arrival overseas Of Lieut..
Robert Mahon Hay, who sailed from
Camp Merritt, May IL. A letter was
also feeelvedfrom Lieut.. Hay written
on board the steamer May 16, and was
mailed on passing ship. He said be
was enjoying the ocean voyage, and
was not the least bit seasick; had the
best of accommodations, finest meals,
and would be content to sail on for
some time.
A message from Richard Langford
from Camp Mills, L. l., announces
that he is ready to sail. He says they
had a delightful journey from Camp
Sewer and rode in Pullman cars with
frst-class accommodations. On the
way the ladies Of the Red Gross gave
them dainties and it made the boys
feel good to know that they are in the
thoughts of he American people ev-
erywhere.
Edgar Rothschild and Herbert Stern
berger volunteered the first of the
week for naval service.
A letter receivd from Albert Hud-
son this week tells that he is having
little pleasure thrown in with hard
work. He is a member of minstrel
troupe, which has been displaying its
talent at nearby towns. He had the
pleasure of hearing some Americans
in concert recently which touched a
kindred chord among the boys. He
says he is pleased with his surround
ings and is as happy as he could be
away from home.
Sergt. Henry Taylor, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hull Taylor of Brownlow, Tex,
was shaking hands with friends in
Brownsville this week and renewing
acquaintance. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
moved with their family about nine
years ago to Texas. Sergt. Taylor be-
longs to the infantry in Texas camp
and was returning from Newpors
News, Va, where he escorted LOCO
negro troops for overseas service. He
says that two of them decided they
would rather stay in America, and
broke loose and deserted. A health
ier, finer looking soldier cannot be
found than Sergt. Henry Taylor.
A telegram from Wesley Walker
received Wednesday says that he is at
Ellis Island on his way home from
France and will be here in few days.
Wesley has an honorable discharge on
account Of i'll health.
News has been received of the safe
arrival across seas of Private Joe Dow
Tobias Of Co. d., Id M. S. Blu. Dow
was the first bay from Haywood coun-
ty to volunteer his services after the
U. S. declared war.