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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24
PINK SIMMS WRITES
ANOTHER INTERESTING
LETTER FROM FRAN &c
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before l leave France if possible.
was once on that front and in sight
of the cathedral towers but could not
go to them. | have been to Verdun
many times and i love to roam its
winding streets and embattled walls,
worn smooth b ythe heels of knights
in armour. 1t was once beautiful but
now is monument to German fright
fulness and French valor.
"Verdun has never been taken in
any war and it is still being lombard
ed. / do not think that it ever will
be taken. Many of the best soldiers
of France fell before it and if l were
to die defending it / would begieen a
privilege that many men who have
lived better than / never habitat
of dying well. They say that on the
slopes Of the outer forts over 100000
of Germany's best men melted away
into the hell that their beloved war
lords drove them.
"One has but to look at the battle
SCARED slopes of La Mort Homme'-
the Dead Man or the bleaching bones
at Fort Vaux to believe this and all
for naught for they have lost every
foot of ground they gained, beaten
back by a foe inferior in men and
equipment. What a shock it must
have been to the German mind, who
has been taught from childhood to
believe that he was a superior being
IA superman. | think at heart they
are yellow. The prisoners look white
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

livered' and the French say they
squeal like pigs when they are hit and
opsitive proof is that no game man
would use the weapons that they use.
They have a new stunt now but
cannot see where il is of any great
military Importance. They send up
gas balloons with pencils and toys
attached. As the gas escapes the
balloons descend and are picked up,
often by non-combatants. The pencils
explode when written with and the
toys are internal machines. It is
Just such things that makes a man
want to die rather than see the Ger
man nation victorious.
II think America is doing wonders
in many ways and we are all proud of
it. Europe, except Germany and its
allies, admire us. Most Of the boys
look for a long war. Most of them
are cheerful but / have heard some
say that they do not expect to get
back-but not me. never really
knew mother so / was not picketed
to her apron string. l have roamed
the country from Honduras to Fort
Yukon and had the odds against me
before and If / had ever said just
once, It's no use,' why would not
be here now fighting for the best
cause that man was ever given a
chance to fight for.
"We are also being paid by Uncle
Sam to see sights that in years to
come wealthy men from all parts of
the country will give large sums to
see. And they will be buying bogus
souvenirs while / am loaded down
with genuine ones and have cast
away many more. There are many
bright sides to this war and that
helps great deal. We have learned
many lessons from the hardened
'poilus.' They take everything like
it was part of hard days work.
II was in an 'abri' (bom-proof)
last fall and saw some French sold
iers sleep soundly while box bar
age was falling on the first line not
far away and they knew they had to
go through that in the morning fair
ly worn out. slept, too, but l did
not have to go through the barrage.
My job was to get back again where
/ belonged on the railroad and that
was no small job for the Smelling was
fierce. But made the trip without
mishap.
Eve have Y. M. C. A. hut here
and when we are at headquarters. we
can go there, read, write and some
times listen to our band or see a
movie. One. in a while entertainers
come out from Paris and give US a
real treat. We have boxing and
wrestling matches and amateur shows
and we are building a base ball dia-
mond. I'll bet dollar that the dia-
mond gets bombed Things are pref
ty nice at headquarters but fellows
like me are seldom there.
~ am working very hard row as
we are very short of men. We have
lost quite number lately but expect
some draft men to fill the gaps. !
suppose then it will be easier. had
three days off last August and the
date set for my next leave is August
20 of this year. Then / will get
seven days off. The French get ten
days off every four months and the
others than the en-
gineers, seven every four months.
at would be impossible to give this
regiment leave every four months
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

The coal situation seems to have
passed its worst stage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

Ray Edwards has decided to be-
come farmer and he and his family
will try farm life for while.
Mr.. Edwards has purchased the
John Stevens farm in South Bushnell
and is already making preparations
to move there, expecting to get To-
Gated in their new home soon to begin
the spring work. The many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards and their
daughters who have been prominent
i'm the social life of the city, regret
to see them go but wish them success
and contentment in their new sur
roundings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

for much but it is not impossible.
II lust receiVed~a nice long letter
from Miss HoasIer and package and
/ already feel indebted TO the people
of Rockford. In the package was .
knit helmet which l need very much
as / am going to take ride over the
lines with a French aviator. thank
you for your kindness to me and Will
close, hoping to hear from you again"
Signed, Pink Simms, Go. ID, 10Th
u. S. Engineers, American Expedi-
tionary Forces.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

"By the time this reaches you no
doubt the great and much-talked of
offensive of the Germans will have
started. If they break the line here,
which | doubt, it will be 'fnis' for
some of US and whether they do get
through or not, it will not alter the
grand climax for we will win in the
end. may mean one more hill to
climb but we will climb it. Let US
hope that they do not get through. l
would like to battle my feet in the
Rhine this summer. that is hoping
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

under our present strength. We were
the first to work and the first under
fire. We are operating whole line
OF railroad ourselves ! think it is
the most important railroad in the
whole world and now that we have
learned the French system Of rail-
reading we are running the road
more successfully than the French
ever ran it. We are running more
trains with more tonnage to the
train and they are nearly always on
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

Sometime ago Charles Wilson, a
farmland in the employ of VIM. FL.
Wilson, stole a black fur overcoat, a
horse blanket and some other things
belonging to Mr.. Wilson and left one
night carrying away the property.
The sheriff's force was put next to
the case at once on a warrant sworn
out by Mr.. Wilson and the officers
soon had the culprit rounded up and
jailed. The goods, however. could
denied taking them. Recently, how
ever, he has confessed and says he
left the coat and blanket in shed
in the vicinity of Smyrna.
Mr.. Wilson says he would like to
recover them and would be willing to
pay a reward for their return or in
formation as to where he can get the
property.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24
His Golden Wedding

Up and down the village street
walked old Tompkins, dressed all in
his Sunday best and with clean col
lar on.
"Hello, old feilow!" friend hailed
him. Aren't you working to-day Z"
NO. replied the old man proudly.
"I'm celebrating my golden wedding"
Really? Then you've been mar
ried fifty years?"
Eyes, i have"
"Then where's Mrs. Tompkins.
Isn't she celebrating, too ?" III
"The present Mrs. Tompkins," the
old man colby rebuked the idle ques-
toner, "has nothing to do with it."
The coal situation seems to have
nassed IFS worst stage
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

The following poem was written by
Mrs. K. J. Mulligan Of Coleman
(Mich.), niece of Mrs. Sarah Lessiter:
Come. wilhelm. come, better take run
To home plate Don't you see.
That Uncle Sam will bat you slam
That will echo far over the scar
Now don't swell up like big bull pup.
Aud look so noble and grand
You have had your sway, but will lose the day,
When you clash with Uncle Sam.
Call your subjects home. tear down your throne
And sit on a common stool. Z
That Is good enough for great big rough.
Or onc that has played the fool
You've played the black hand to our Uncle Sam.
so noble and so true
But he's got the boys that are no tin toys
And they are after YOU.
Come, wilhelm, come gather up for a run.
Before Il Is too late,
Or they'll bat you ball that will make you
sprawl
And see stars Illuminate
Then you'll gather and run at the report of a
And drop your old carbine f,
That crown you'll shed from your monarchial
Neyermore to be worn OF seen.
Yes. we have the men, our good brave men,
With courage they never feign.
They will stand by the flag, the dear old nag.
Till the victory Is ours again.
Mrs. L. j. Mulligan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

Deputy Great Commander Thomson
of Grand Rapids and District Great
Commander Osgood, together with the
Greenville degree team will be here
on Wednesday, May 1. A large at
tendance is desired.
]. w. Bliss, Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-24

B. Wheeler of Washington, general
counsel of the Anti-Saloon League OF
America.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28
Pickens School News

An intere sting debate was held in the
society Friday. The subject was re-
solved: That the African negro has
been more cruelty treated than the
American Indian. There were three
speakers on the affirmative and three
for the negative The decision was in
favor of the affirmative.
Misses Inez Morris, Edna Porter,
Thelma Lewis and Bernice Carey were
in Greenville Saturday.
Miss Sara Mae Freeman entertained
some of the younger set last Friday
evening at her home.
Charlie Cureton was absent from
school two days last week.
School will close for THANKSGIVING
Day only, on account Of the time lost
in October
Friends and patrons Of the school are
invited to attend the society meetings
on Friday afternoon.
In Physics class Prof. McKinny asked
Gourd Yongue what would happen if a
light were throwninto water at an an.
gle of 45 degrees. He answered quick
ly 1T would go out!''
The school will vacate one dav for
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28
Coming In Pickezss, S. C.
D THE ASSOCIATED DOCTORS SPECIALISTS
.# will he at
B Pickens Inn, Friday, December s, 1913,
3@ For One Day Only Offer Services Free of Charge.
Convincing Evidence for the SckHow Chronic Sufferers Are
Being Restored to Health Thru ASSOCIATED DOCTORS
System of Treatment.

The Associated Doctors, Specialists,
| licensed by the State of South Caro-
lima, and who have met with such phe-
nomenal success throughout the entire
Southeast, will be in Pickens, S. c., on
Friday, December 6. 1913, for one day
only TO demonstrate their new system
of OF treatment of chronic disease cases.
These regular, reputable physicians
believe that the combined skill of sew
eral trained specialists in chronic dis
| ease cases can accomplish more than
| one doctor alone-in other words, in
unity there is strength.
The offer to treat all who call on this
visit absolutely free, is their original
method of getting their system of treat-
ment before the public quicker, and no
one, rich or poor, white or colored,
should neglect to take advantage of
their very liberal fer-ABSOLUTE-
L1 FREE (medicine excepteU. No
cutting-No knife.
1t makes no difference how many
doctors you have consulted or how
you cannot afford to miss this opnort,1.
nicy of ascertaining your exact condi-
ton and be honestly advised. No one
SHOULD require further evidence than the
following
TESTIMONY:
; Square Cheatham, Boiling, Ala,
writes: II had rheumatism for over
/ two years and walked with O stick.
After taking the first dose Of youl
medicine | threw away my stick. You,
remedy has done the work and I an
now a we'll man, thanks to the Asso-
Ira Craig, Greenville, Ala, writes
am doing very well. My foot is
healing, althoug I am compelled tt
c walk on it,
= J.. t. Redding, Saginaw, Ala.
e writes: II am free from rheumatic
$ pain since commencing your treat
y ment.'
Thomas Marshall, Chapman. Ala.
writes: II can truthfully say l am ,
new man. feel l don't need the full
eight weeks you prescribed
Mrs. Margaret w. Rogers, Georgi
f anna, Ala, writes: Il have been rs
= ing your remedies prescribed near
: weeks and am feeling much better
Rev. r. L. Fletcher Camalia, Ga.
writes: II am a new man: eat we'll
sleep well and feel like man in m,
prime. | want to thank you and my
dear wife also wants to thank you, fol
she is SO proud of my Improvement. ;
!: p, Anderws. Blakely, Ca, writes
My boy has been a great suffere
from skin diseases. sores and bed wet
ting since childhood He is 13 wear,
old. Since taking your treatment h,
has not wet the bed a single time. Tn,
terrible sores on his limbs and bod,
are disappearing like magic even il
this short time -
: QSSOCiafea3 Docfosc S,oc:,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28
Claud Hester and
His Wonderful Dog

In speaking of good dogs, we don t
know anybody that has any better one
than Claud Hester of Pickens. His
dog has treed Sd fine 'possums in the
last 80 days, to say nothing Of rabbits
and squirrels. Claude says his dog
carries with him the number and den
of every 'possum in the county.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28


The Associsted Doctors. speeialist..
will bo at ths Pi ickenss Inn, Pick ksn,. for
one day, December ell yYo cal at.
tention 10 their sdves tissi sir,snt else-
where In sthis issps. %.
n ID, q A.$ Cannon has been confined
to his home Cor some days but is able
tosbe out again. During this time his
patients were well cared for BY. Or.
Robert Kirksey. q e i... ii Sssss
Mr.. ] ames Kirksey is putting mate
rial ft on the ground for the erection Of j
dwelling on his property westlof town.
| We !W,se! are sure Mi. Kirksey will erect a
illste ling on his admirable sight
Y |tftst VIII II bs credit to West Rickens
aud J y Bauknight Of wal
'halla haveSans sati iin, this issue IS ,,mules
for safe5,ssS ona interested should
call on them ssa thay are one of Oco-
nee's most pTQgf fsasive firms and you
are assured 8 a1isSe deal.
E t1s4y &
The Keowee PhaFTaacy is opening up
and displaying nicesline Of Christmas
goods They have added some new
which enables them to display
these goods to q better advantage.
Ipr. Lewis always shows good judg-
ment in the selection of articles for the
joyous Christmas times. Step in and
make your selections early.
Christmas will soon be here as evi.
denced by the appearance in the store:
of many things suggestive of making
somebody happy by the gift of some
appropriate present. The Picken
Drug Co. is bidding for share of thi
business and you will do yourself
favor if you will look up their ad an,
make your selections and buy early.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28

..I 80 o"o1' DaS, t,ioahy, Na., writes:
II am so pleased with my cure that |
would not regret having paid ten times
the modest, sum that gave for the
remedies which have taken me out Of
my misery"
Mrs. S. A. Baker, Lamar, S. c..
writes: Il am feeling lots stronger
and better. Have good appetite.
am sure glad am taking your rene.
William G. Orr, Bamburg, S. c..
writes: II have taken all the rene
dies. you prescribed for me and am
feeling much better. Will you please
send me another"
Rev. S. B. Thompson, Society Hill,
5. o., writes: II bave been suffering
from deep, incomplete fistula for l'as
relief than all the doctors and sund,s$
medicines that ever took in all tt&sE
| time. THS{
G. L. Therrell, Chesterfield, S. &3}
writes: Il am getting on lust fF%Sj
Feel well, eat well and sleep we'll" "NF@
writes: Il have received great berlSS
from your treatment" &&
| John Davis. Clara, Mo, writesB8s
haven't had spell with my eyes .&%
l commenced with your treatment. 'S
MIRA. Davis writes: "My stomaGS
and heart are better. can sleep bet{
ter
Mrs. w. l.. Jadwin, Jadwn, Mo-,
writes: am, some better The
glands are going down and am a great
} deal stronger
Now that you know the truth, you
have only yourself to blame if YOU
: continue to suffer from Piles. kidney
and Bladder Troubles, Discharges, Be-.
Wetting. Blood Poison, Skin Eruptions,
RRheumat!sm Epilepsy, Uric Acid
Poisoning. Paralysis, Nervous Troubles
and Debility, Neuralgia, Stomach and
Bronchitis, Pleursy. Tumors, Indiges.
ton, Constipation, Gall Stones, Ovarian
and Female Troubles, Enlarged Glands
, and reflex condition Of the nervous
system, and those diseases about which
most people dislike to consult the gen
eral practitioner.
Bear in mind that this will likely be
the last visit when the specialists cx-
tend their services FREE.
HuhuTeuS nave Deen restored to
their perfect good health, with rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes-so may
you. The specialists are too welt
known throughout the state to reulire
: further mention
Married women should be accom-
panied by their husbands and chldreo
by their parents,
Remember the hotel, day and date
J one day only.
Hours 900 a. m. to p. m
lists Offices and Laboratories
Building, Birmingham, Ala.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28
Card of Thanks
Editor Pickens Sentinel:

Editor Pickcns Sentinel:
Allow me space through the columns
OF the Sentinel to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends for
their kindness and helping hands during
the sickness and death Of my husband,
Henry Edens, and especially do we
thank DR., Cannon and DR.. Kirksey for
the untirlng service rendered to him.
May Gods richest blessings be upon all
Of them, May those helping hands be
blessed now and in the world to come
Mrs. Susan Edens,
j. r. Connolly.
Town taxes are due November 1st
Il. +. Alexander, City Clerk.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28
WOOdmen of the World
To Elect Officers Dec. 5

keowee Camp, w. O. w. will elect
officers at their next regular meeting
night, Dec. 3rd. They will also put up
SERVICE FLAG at same meeting.
ALL MEMBERS URGED TO BE
PRESENT.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28

G-GAx.A ANDf|
'|lE EER
H Mr.. Ossie Hendricks Of Camp Sewer
spent the week end with home folks.
MRS. B. C. Robinson spent Sunday in
Easley with her sister, Mrs. Frank
Smith.
Miss Bertha Cantrell spent the week.
end with friends at Demorest, Georgia.
Thanksgiving services will be FkeidSAta
Holly Spring Baptist church by thsa
pastors
Macarthur Allen of the U. S. Navy
spent several days last IWeek. with his
father, ,Mr. T. r. Allen. & ss
.---,--+.ssss ,-+t..ss74. Ss Isl,
MisssAddie Finley, grspifl operator 5,
for the pm. sta Camp amp sWads,
worth, visited hgseH So hsrs recently!
Mr. Joei SSf
Navy and station c. s.
spent Sunday WITH q slS ~
Up to November ID there were.
1868 bales of cotton ginned in Pickenss'
county against 1882 the same date last
year.
The Martyr school resumed work
Monday with Misses Annie Newton,
Girtie Aiken and Sadie Nealy as teach
ers.
James Massingill and his son-in-law,
Fletcher Lewis, killed a hog apiece last
week the two weighing $40 lbs. Both
weighed over 400
|. DR.. w. j. Langston will preach at
|. Peters Creek on the first Sunday in
|. December at IL O'Clock and at Nine
|. Forks at 3 O'Clock of the same day.
|. Let everybody come out and hear him.
!. Rev. John N. Wrenl of Greenville
I will speak atm Pickens Mill Baptist
!. church Wednesday night at7:O0 o clock.
]. His subject is christian Education. -
I The Hurricane Township singing con
!. vention will meet with Praters Creek
|. church on the first Sunday afternoon in
+ December at 200 o'clock Everybody
T come and meet with us.
/ Am sorry, Mr.. Editor, cannot give
1, you an advertisement; | am troubled
! with heart disease, and my physician
! says | must quit advertising so ! car
I. have absolute rest.
/. Rev. Pierre S. Ellis of Clemson Col
!. lege, Baptist pastor, will speak on tht
!. first Sunday night in December at the
I. Pickens Mill Baptist church Every
!. body invited to attend
! There will be box supper at Maui
|. din school house Thursday night, No
I. Vember 2S. The girls are urged tc
!. bring boxes and the boys their pocket
!. books. Proceeds go to school library
!. Bennett H. Powers who has beer
!. flaging on the Southern Railway fo,
= several months has been promoted tt
n baggage master. Good luck, Bennett
I but look out for the big trunks.
\ John G. Carey, of Charleston is visit
/ ing in Pckens this week We ventur,
there are some who look forward will
4 pleasure to the day when Johnnie will
come marching home. - And we hon,
the time is not far distant, for we nee,
\ him in Pickens
Arthur Allen, son Of II. r.. Allen for
merly with Pickens Hardware Co., bu
at present holding position with tn
Sullivan Markley Co., in Greenvlle. i
visiting relatives in Pickens this week
Arthur is in Uncle Sans Navy.
~ There will be community singin,
- Thursday morning Thanksgiving a
10 O'Clock at the Baptist church. Thi
singing will precede the Thanksgiving
service. Everybody is urged to at
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28

Harry Robinson went to Columbia
last week where he underwent an oper-
alton The operation seemed success
full and at last reports he was getting
along nicely. Harry has been sick for
some time and his many friends hope
that this operation will he successful
that he will be restored to his former
rncs 2alth
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-11-28

There will be a community singing
Thursday morning Thanksgiving at
10 o'clock at the Baptist church. This
singing will precede the Thanksgiving
service. Everybody is urged to at
tend and help out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-05
SHOES WILL BE PLAIN
UNDER FEDERAL PLANS
Elaborate Decorations TO Be Elm.
mated and Quality Glasses
Stamped on Each

Nothing fancy, but economically made. will
he the shoes made under Government stand
a,dlzation Of prices and styles as announced
by the war industries board. The American
people will not be forced to wear the much
discussed war shoes. or Liberty shoes but
their footwear will be much palmer
Prices Of shoes are fixed according to
classes ranging up TO Sl2 for high shoes and
S1l for oXfords. Prices for Glass G will he
50 to $3.50; Glass Il. SO to $3.50; Glass A,
$3.50 to Sl2. Each shoe will be stamped so
the customer ctn tell the price. Colors are
to be restricted to black. brown and white
Among the elimnations made under the
agreement between the Government and the
manufacturers are pull straps. top bands
with names or labels. window samples, two
coior effects, ornaments. decorations. head
ing. except bows or slides: buttoned shoes.
except for full-dreSs patent leather and for
small children: perforatons, except on tips /:
Louis heels on womens shoes, fabrics of
pure wool
Heels for womens shoes are limited to
seyentoen-elghths inches