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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
REV. SHELDON
CALLS SINNERS
Pays His Compliments to Critics
Will Preach to Men Only"
Sunday Afternoon

The >hcldon Revival Meeting are
growing by leaps ana bounds The I'M
tcrc~t g., increasing. the spirit deepen
ing. the attendance growing a. each
succeeding service. and soul are be-
ing saved nightly. Pastor Keen and
his people are delighted with the pro-
gress OF his campaign. Tho morning
prayer services. held in the various
homc>. are proving a great blessing;
the attendance IS most encouraging.
and Reverend Keen has announced
that they will be continued. Al least.
one morning each week after the
meetings close. The nightly offerings
taken for the Incidental expenses of
the meetings are very generous. and
the people seem to enjoy thi part Of
the service Last sunday was the
banner day OF the Campaign to date.
sheldon addressing not less than l.5Vo
a, the three services. In the morning
the subject was the Missing Christ" q"
and il was plain to many. where they
parted company with tho Lord. In
the afternoon Mr. sheldon gave his
famou, Booze" addres. 10 an audi
cnce that completely filled the Opera
House This was the largest audi
cnce Mr. sheldon ha- addressed since
coming to Snow Hill
All the scenery had been taken
down 10 make aoom for the chorus
choir Appropriate song> were sung
By the choir ana audience. The due,
ID Brewer, Big Hossc," by Keen
ana sheldon made ! great hit and
they were requested TO repea' IT,,
which they did a, the Tuesday night
service. The solo. Molly and the
Baby" was sung BY Miss Emily Dry
den. The enthusiastic congregational
singing Of the multitude and the in
spring vOcalizing of the large chorus
choir. which preceded the mastery
address, characterized the meeting as
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Greatest of BATTLES
Is Now in Progress
Allies Hold Ground

The greatest battle in the worlds history has been in
in France since last week One million Germans under
the command OF General IIindenbue have attacked the Brit
position before the of IIndenbug last year is
maed that the have lost between three and four
hundred thousand the British fell back pouring
deadly fire into the wall of German soldiers pressing hem
The latest from the field OF is TO the effect
that French and Americans in the fighting and
helping the British successfully halt the Germans.
Ii is confidently expected that the tide of battle will
turn in favor of the Allies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
DATE OF THE
COMING DRAFT
Detailed & Authoritative InfOr-
nation, Received From
Washington.

There has been a great deal Of spec
ulation in the press concerning what
has been termed "The date Of the
next draft" Almost every week an
nouncements have been made and
these announcements, being mere
guesscs. have resulted in an unrest
and uncertainty that has been un-
fortunate.
A. q matter Of fact the state Of pre-
paredness Of the Army to assimilatc
recruits varies from day TO day and
from week 10 week and the mos,
scientific manner Of recruiting the
forces will bc 20 withdraw them from
civil life A. fast AS they can be as
simulated by the Army and no faster.
Ii is unwise 10 attempt to make a
forecast Of the number Of men that
will be called for immediate military
service in advance OF the development
Of the whole complex problem Of
supply and transportation. II is also
unwise TO make public announcements
of specific figures which might serve
the enemy as a precise basis for de-
termining the plans for military par
ticipation Of the Nation in this war.
II is necessary, however, to compose
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Representative
Dennis Put i'm
Right Light.

The "gailon-a-month" law contains
a clause excluding Worcester county
from the provision allowing wine to
BE- procured for sacramental pur-
pose. Some ministers Of the county
have found this q hardship, and re-
questcd ono OF our representatives.
Hon. Ralph r. Dennis. to ask the re-
peal OF this prohibiting clause, and
no, the whole bill, as has been report
ed in the papers. and this is all that
was attempted by him.
We understand there has been some
unjustifiable and mistaken criticism
of our representative. and we hope
has critics VIII investigate the facts
and no, condemn on newspaper hear
say
make this statement on a declara-
tion Of the representative, who con-
suited with me before any bill was
presented 70 the Legislature, and also
on a statement OF the attorney, who
drew the bill.
ROBERT J. SHOWELL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Sd Liberty Loan
Three Billions

Sccretar, McAdoo has an
nOunccd that the amount Of the
third Liberty Loan would be
$1,000. 100000 at per cent. and
that all O,rrsubscriptiOns would
be- accepted.
The new bonds will be nOncOn-
Ycrtiblc. hut bonds of the first
and second Liberty Loan may
be- converted into the new 81
per cent. securities.
Authority To issue Si.j00. .000.-
900 in bonds in addition To the
S3.666. .O00. 900 alrcad, author
ilcd and unissued is proposed in
new loan legislation prepared
for submission to Congress. 80
that the total amount which may
he issued is SS.I66. 900. 900.
Nr. McAdoo said eNpcndi-
lures Of the United States and
the allied governments had
been much below estimates and
that consequently il was not
necessary to make the loan
larger than three billion dollars.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30

the present unrest and uncertainty by
some public announcement and for
this reason the following /. authori-
lively stated.
The next national quota will be an
nounced and apportioned among the
several States a. soon as pending
legislation authorizing 4 change in
the basis Of computation Is enacted
By Congress. This Legislation has
been passed by the Senate and favor
ably reported by the House Military
Committee The number that will be
assumed as a basis for computation
will be SO0. .O00. which is well within
the authorization Of clause : OF section
Of the Sclcctivc Service Draft Act
Of second increment Of 100000 men,
increased by the recruit training
units authorized by clause Of said
Section !. and By the special and tech
nical troops authorized by section =
of said Act.
There are difficulties confronting
the Nation in the supply OF labor ap-
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
MORE MEN FOR
CAMP MEADE
Five More Worcester COuntians
Will Leaver Here Next
Monday Morning.

Under orders from the Adjutant Gen
eral, five more men in the selective
draft from Worcester County have been
inducted into military service. with or
ders to report at Camp Meade next
Monday Instructions have been issued
for them to report to the Local Board
in snow Hill at three O'Clock Sunday
afternoon. Entertainment will be pro-
vided for the men Sunday night, and
they will leave early Monday morning
for Camp Meade.
The men thus inducted into the ser
vice are the following
Charles G. Collins.
William Lee Maddox.
Sampson Thomas Shockley
William Cullen.
Paul Collins Payne.
Elmer James Denston and Francis +.
Hudson have been named "a alternates.
and are required 10 report to the Local
Board Sunday afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
II is Claimed
Germans Lost
100000 Men

4 dispatch from the British
Army Headquarters in France
says:
From the average oi casual
ties in the various German units
a. given by prisoners. one arrives
at the conclusion that the Ger
man Emperor has lost 30 per cent.
of these men since he gave the
signal for the advance.
The official British statement Of
TUESDAY said it had been estab-
lishcd that more than 20 German
divisions had been engaged in the
battle. The usual estimate Of the
present strength OF a German di-
vision j. 10000 men. 30 a loss OF
30 per cent. would mean casualtie-
in excess OF 100000 Tor the GER
mans in less than a week Of
fighting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
A Call For Meeting of
Business Men Tonight

meeting the OF Snow Hill and vicinity wil be
Eed this dal) evening 70 o'clock in the Court Room 1t
important that all the business be present to discuss and
discussed labor the This
. matter O great and mOmentouS Importance to all.
will he this meeting representative OF the L.
s. Department Labor will bring before the business
plans enrolling volunteer service in harvesting crops IN our
country The business done closely linked 10
prosperity OF farmers. Washington truly said that "Agli
the basis OF whole social structure and compe
epgram M Bradford Knapp is Safe farming is safe bank
ing
and every business professional asked to be
this meeting 1t duty that to country to
that sufficient labor supplied to prevent the waste OF the
much needed foods
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
HARRISON is
COMPLIMENTEO
Worcester County Senator Also
Gets Results" In Securing
Road Appropriations

4 communication from Annapolis
SAWS tha. several senator, have made
,hcm.clyc4 solid vi,h The Baltimore
Crq people by helping to carry
through the Baltimore City Anncxa-
ion 1911. Special mention is made Of
IN" vote oi senator Crothers' OF Cec'i
County anu Henator HARRISON q
Nofc'Sief Coun'% senator iiar'I-
.n.l .o..,a,. Cro,,., f,, .d,.rco.
.,,., -, rI.,....on ha h..a /,
.......,..l +. a..,..rn ,,.,.h .i..;,.od
,.,...f..,o, ca. ~. .a..n,, .,J ,ho
- 49,
Abou; soio."Wl q the proposed
S"'ooo''oo foad~ Improvement loan
..,. ,5,.,n,ao. - ,to rojc,1 Aid
a r.nl po.I n,,.,o,.or,.n, or
,t1 r.. ,orn s,or. ,..,iI ;rc,,,i,.
49,. ,...a,.,.,.. - ,.o.,,.,, en;.t,;,.
,a.l from, s,o,. uu IN S.ort,on
h.i, III ,..;i,o o,.o,. p,.onol.o Ill,
:, po.,,,ol.. ci,,. ro.5 MON. Sbo,v-
~ - .o,b,..;l,o
,,..i,,o o...,. poco,,olo piyor at POGO.
ing tho bridge
Coil .oon,,. poboroia piyo, b.i5go
-, .o.,ion or ,o,d bc,,yco, Xor,b.
east and Elkton. bridge Over Back
Creek Al Chesapeake City. bridge over
ff'nc'p'o ,''eH a. i''"'Ip'o' wv
olidse' oe. '>oi ''''''s. ~" -
.Nofthca''' aver 20 '9ins''''' q
f''i.'''''' repair % Oo''o" '"so u ''s''
Kent county -Onc-half Of Chester
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Bates Memorial NJ. P. Church

10 0u a. m, Sunday School.
Hoo a m. Preaching.
2.45 p. m. Preaching at Trinity.
IS p. m. c. +. Meeting.
30 p. m. Preaching.
730 p. m. Wednesday. Prayer Meet
ing
33J p. m. tFriday.) Jr c. Z. Meet
ing 80 p m. Choir Rehearsal.
Preaching at Trinity by pastor at
o O'clock Last service before confer
ence. Special matters of business af-
ter sermon. All the members Of the
church requested 10 be there.
Rev. H. d. Sheldon evangelist. will
preach at Newark Monday night. April
lst. 80 o'clock
An opportunity will be given on Sun
day night TO all persons desiring TO unit,
with the church.
Mr.. Sheldon will speak three times
on Sunday. Don't fail to hear him. Wor-
ship with US.
Meetings continue with interest. and
crowds attending every service. You
are invited
HOWARD o. KEEN. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Notice To The People
OF Snow Hill

Notice is hereby given that the supply
of town water will be cut off at the
standpipe next Monday, Tuesday. and
Wednesday. April lst. %. and Sd. be
tween the hours of two and four clock
in the afternoon. for the purpose Of
making some necessary repairs.
CHARLES ". CORDDRY. Mayor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Registration Notice

In accordance sith an Act passed by
the General Assembly Of Maryland 1916.
notice is hereby given that the Regis
tration office for the town Of Snow Hill
Worcester County Maryland. will sit in
the Municipal Building on Bank Street.
IN the said town OF Snow Hill. for the
purpose Of registering duly qualified
& tiZens on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Bombarding
City of Paris

The Germans have been
bOmbarding Paris with a gun
that fires a shot over 10
miles. Ii has been located
over 20 miles away from Par
is. The damage to life and
property has not been great.
This great gun comes from
Austria and has astOnished
the world.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
ALFRED Z. PILCHARD

late OF Worcester County. deceased
All persons having claims against the
deceased. are hereby warned 10 exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscriber on or before the 22d
day of October, l9ls They may other
wise by law be excluded from all
benefits Of the said estate. All persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this Both day Of March ISIS
ELMIRA c. PILCHARD
WILLIAM J. PILCHARD.
Administrators.
Test:-ASBURY c. RILEY.
Register Of Wills
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Monday. April 9Th. 1918

From , a. m. till p. m.
No person whose name does not APP
pear on the registration book under the
above date will be qualified to vote at
the coming Municipal election May 9Th.
1915.
c. W. CORDDRY.
Mayor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Worcester County
School Notes

Dr Warren II. Wilson. head Of the
Rural Education Department; Teach
ers' College, Columbia niycrsiiy. will
visit Worcester County and address
the Patrons Meetings at Stockton
and Giirdletrce in the afternoon and
Pocomokc City at night. on April 10Th.
He will talk about Rural Education
and the War
The second series OF Group Meet
Ings for rural teachers will commence
April 9th at Pocomokc City: Berlin.
April 18th. and SNOW Hill, April 10Th.
Mis- Allie Bailey has been appoint,
cd principal Of Rcmson's school vice
Miss Anna Moore, who ha, gone 10
Boz Iron school
Mis- Tull. of Baltimore County,
who VIII lecture a, tho School super
yisor,' Conference a Pocomoko City.
viii remain over after the conference
TO visit som" Of the school. Of Wor-
cestcr County with Miss Pu-oy
Arithmetic Problems. based on
Thrift Club movement are being sent
out to schools Of the county.
Miss Lillian Scott. teacher at Wi
liam's School. near Pocomokc Ciiy
ha, been ~ucccssful in raising enough
money At hcr school to enable her to
secure the library fund
There viii be- . JOINT meeting Of
patrons Of the >inepuxcnt schools
soon. Mis- Pussy. Mr. McMastcr and
Miss Walters are expected 10 be there.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
CAUSE TO.

don't believe when old Dodger
died a single soul regretted him.
Oh, yes. / know one man who did.
He was the one who married Dodgers
widow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Notice TO Creditors

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland
letters of Administration on the per
sonal estate of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
Methodist Preachers
Receive Appointments
CONFERENCE HELD AT DOVER HAS ADJOURNED
MANY CHANGES MADE IN PASTORATES.
IE POOLE COMES BACK HERE

Tho Wilp,iro,o, " Conference
!, poycr camc a. ! close on Monday
..r,o, ,,c ,,no;r,,,orts had bcon road
pio SUNDAY. broko an rocorJ. I, was
c.t;m,,cd ,ba. oyer ooo automobile
wore :, Doycr from all soc,ion. Of
Dol,w,ro and tho rastorr shore Of
u,r,l,,d
p;.bon bristol nrc.;deJ %, ,be Con
fcroncc
/, was ri,cn on, SATURDAY. that Rev.
I + poolc had boon .lated for Berlin
a delegation Of laymcn from that town
b.,yir,, ,nt +, g., nlc, ro, II, poolc IN
r.n
o. >ehl 70 i''' ~ '''oN w P'op''
were chagrncd when they got wlnd
Of the proposed transfer. and Mcssr>.
Jobn IF rarlo, and a & Uimnbroys
IL, ,.,..;aa ~
,ri'''>''' '"s ,n' ''''t x W." ,,.,,
Nhatcoat W. T. Ohureh' Sno" nm
went TO Dover and made such strong
plea 70, tho return or Mr. Poole that
"a. -, ga, ,,,.,,..J and -, ,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
TUESDAY,
April I'd, A. D. 1918

This includes the pound boat with
powerful engines. nets. anchors, rig
ging Of every description one heavy
horse. camp equipment two pound To-
cation permits. with whatever poles
standing. camp rental rights. etc.
The horse. wagon and harness will be
sold last "a separate unit. The rest
OF the OUTFIT will be offered a. an en-
tirety in bulk Prospective buyers may
examine the outfit AZ any time.
Terms of Sale CASH.
The sales in Bulk law viii he strictly
observed and all creditors paid out OF
the proceeds OF sale The Company Is
not insolyent.
THE WORCESTER FISH COMPANY
FRANKLIN UPSHUR.
Attorney and Agent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30
RS UPSHt'R. Attorneys
UBLIC SALE
OF 4 VALUABLE
Ocean Fish Pound Rig !

The Worcester Fish Company Of
Ocean CITY. Md. having desired not to
operate this season will offer its entire
rig and outfit for sale at public aution
al the camp site at Ocean City
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-03-30

The United States is
the richest country in
the world.
United States Gov
eminent Bonds the SAT-
est investment in the
world.
United States Gov
eminent by far the best
in the world.
Help preserve this
government and country
Tor future generations by
buying a Liberty Bond.
This bank will secure
Liberty Bonds for you
without charge for ser
vice.
Bishopville Bank
Everett NJ. Layton
Cashier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-12
MT. VERNON

Mrs. Irving . Bradley, who IL visit
ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
Foss is quite il. with grip.
The three small children Of Herman
Healy are i'll with grip.
The Grange mas decided to postpone
the fair which was scheduled for Oct. II
Miss L. D. Mayhem has gone to Ma
pleton. where she is employed az teach
er in the public schools.
Miss Hilda Luce has resumed work at
the telephone once after q few days
enforced absence with influenza.
Miss Mabel Allen 10 recovering from
influenza.
Samuel Davis 10 visiting in town.
-Four persons are Ill with grip in the
home of Mrs Georgia Hall.
Mrs. Orville SanboFn, who has been
sick at James Irvins'a. il able to be out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gordon are i'll
with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Gordon are visit
ing friends in town.
Emery Bean has sold his farm to c.
A. 8. Howe Of Dorchester. Mass.
Mrs. H. 8. Russ has gone to Bath to
attend her daughter Ada, who is III with
influenza.
Miss Ida Russ is home as the schools
at Livermore. where she teaches. are
s3oGe4
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SIDNEY

WEST-Miss Evelyn Freeman Of
BOothbay is passing a few weeks with
her grandmother. Mrs. Laura Free
man.
Mrs. Herbert Philbrick, Quaker
of Mrs. Mary Keene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Barry and
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Murrey and
daughter Thelma Swift. have moved
to Augusta for the winter.
Alexander's machine from Belgrade
was in town last week threshing
grain for Alex Mills. Mr.. Mills had a
fine lot Of oats, $50 bushels.
Taylor Bros, Owen and Fred Tay-
lor are threshing grain for c. l..
Richardson and Walter Blaisdell. Bel
grade road.
Miss Mary Dudley Of Winthrop is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs Ralph
Ballard.
Mrs A. B. Cross and aunt, Mrs.
Sarah Chute of Augusta. have been
guests of Mrs. Cross sister, Mrs.
Mary Lyons.
On account Of the prevailing ep-
idenc there will be no services Sun
day afternoon, Oct. 10, at the West
Sidney Baptist church.
Mrs. P. w. French and daughters,
Misses Mabel and Jennie Freeman.
have arrived from a few weeks WIS.,
it in New York state and Massachu-
sets.
Mrs. F. e. Hewett. who has been
passing a few weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. G. H. Henderson in Gar
diner, has returned to her home here.
Mrs. Hewett was accompanied by her
niece, Miss Alice Henderson.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Swift and
daughter, Miss Dorothy end II. H.
Trask of Revere, Mass, went to Wat
erville Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Vesta Chase, Miss Hattie M.
Cummings, Belgrade, and Mrs.
Charles Woodman and daughter, Miss
Lillian Woodman of Somerville.
Mass, passed the day Tuesday with
Misses Eta and Susie Lovejoy.
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Ground for Confidence.

We sometimes want to know how
well a man has done when we are
asked for an opinion as to how well
he will do.
We almost instinctively judge the
future by the past; this is reasoning
by induction, process that generally
leads to right conclusions.
Certainly, it is reasonable to believe
that what Hoods Sarsaparilla has ac-
complished for others it can and will
accomplish for you. provided OF
course you are afflicted in like man
ner.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has made thou
sands healthy and strong. by purify
ing and enriching the blood, curing
diseases Of the stomach. liver and
kidneys, restoring appetite, relieving
that tired feeling-in a word, by
building up the whole system. It's
records of cures of blood diseases,
scrofula. salt rheum or eczema,
psoriasis, pimples, boils and other
eruptions, catarrh, dyspepsia and
rheumatism is in thousands of letters
voluntarily and gratefully written
and forming a colossal volume Of
testimony. Surely anybody suffering
from any of these diseases IL fully
justified in giving this medicine a
tYial-Adv
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thing Of the work that Mr.. Minot has

thing Of the work that Mr.. Minot has
undertaken.
1t comes from the desire Of Gen.
Pershing that his growing army be
kept better informed as to war hap
penings and especially that it be al
lowed to see some Of the pictures
that our army photographers and
those Of the allied armies ara taking
every day on the front and in the
camps Accordingly he detailed two
officers to have general oversight of
such g news service to be commune
Gated to the troops. not in printed
form. but through the medium Of the
motion picture screens which are ev-
erywhere that our army goes. And
he asked the community motion pict-
ure bureau. which presents all the
movies" that our soldiers and sail
ors see, either here or overseas, to
recommend civilian to be the active
editor of the news service in question.
The president Of that organization is
a Boston man. Warren Durham Fos-
ter. who was for several years an
editor Of the Youths Companion, and
Minot, a former associate in the
Companion Office, was named for this
important work in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-12
FOUR NEW ENGLAND MEN
WIN D. S. c.; LEWISTON
MAN AMONG THEM

DISTINGUISHED service crosses nave
been awarded to the following New Eng
land officers and soldiers OF the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces for acts Oh
extraordinary heroism described after
their names:
First Lieut.. Richard c. White, 18th In
fantry-For extraordinary heroism IN
action near scissors. France. July 49,
1915 Lieutenant White led his platoon
through intense machine gun and artl-
lery fire, destroying machine guns that
were causing heavy losses on an eX-
posed flank and remaining in command
of his platoon until twice severely
wounded.
Home address, Cambridge. Mass.
Corporal Angus ]. ellis. Co. B. 18th
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. heroism in ac-
ton near scissors. France. July 20, 1918
He displayed exceptional courage when
he carried messages through an area
under intense shell and machine gun
bombardment after four men had lost
their lives in the attempt.
Home address, Beverly, Mass.
Private Fred q. Soucy, Co. e, 18th In
fantry-For extraordinary heroism n
action south of scissors. France. July
IS, 1918 When his platoon was held up
by a machine gun he with two other
privates. who were killed before reach
ing the emplacement. charged the gun,
killed the crew Of Ave Germans. and
captured the gun.
Home address. Lewiston. Me.
Private William B. Dollard. deceased.
Medical Detachment. LIST Engineers-For
extraordinary heroism in action near
Scissors, France, July %, 1918. When he
learned that a colonel lay wounded in
an exposed position In 'front.' Of the lines
Private Dollard asked and obtained per-
mission of his company commander to
60 to the officers assistance. While at
to perform this courageous du-
ty he was killed by machine gun fire.
Home address. New Bedford. Mass.