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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Draftees Leave To-day,

Marshall county Will send Is mon to
the Columbus barracks this morning nj
9:IS a m. Their ultimate destination
is unknown Following arc those who
leave: Frank Gohr McMechcn: Mamie
Short, Williamson; Orwell y. Lowe. Glen
Eastnn: Robert q. Lindsay. Moundsrillc
r. d. 2; Charles +. Logston McNIcchcn;
Raymond W. Parriott. Moundsvillc Il. H.
/; Dorsey Woodruff. Cameron r. y. =;
Charles Blake. Cameron r. D. 6; Will
liam Harry Kolz. Benwond Il. D. 3; Will
liam Russell Crawford. Dallas; Orwell
Mason, Cameron: John Wesley Martin,
Cameron L. d. 4: George Everett Barkcr.
Moundsville: George Sclby Powell
Moundsvillc; George Newly. Mounus-
willie; Leroy Patterson. MuundSvlle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
BOY DROWNED IN
M'MAHON'S CREEK
WILLIAM DAvEY, JR-. MEETS HIS
DEATH WHILE SWHMMIN9
IN CREEK.
Heported That Foreigner Stoned the
Iad-Coroner Is Investigating.

William Davey. Jr.. 15-Eear-olu son Q!
William Davey. cigar manufacturers OF
South Belmont street. Bellalre' was
drowned yesterday afternoon in NC
Mahon's Creek. at a point near Gulcn
Run.
The lad and number Of companioos
we're bathing in the creek when II Is
alleged that a foreigner happened along
and threw several heavy stones. one or
the stones is alleged to have struck the
Dayey boy on the back. and he sank I'M
mediately.
After repeated efforts the body was
recovered and Coroner J. b. wyatt was
notified. The body was removed 20 Z,
Reilaire undertaking establishment ana
prepared for burial. ,,:s and
Several physicians were called ano
,n.de an examination Of the body OUT
ware unable to find any marks or F'o-
1ence. Coroner Wyatt Will hold the IN
quest today. BALLAD
E4re Chief James Fitton was ca!ieo
and made every effort TO restore NC
nth the aid Of the lung, motor. put 'i'
asfforts were futile as the lad had oeet'
d.ad for at least one-halt hour.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Bows Leave To-day.

The thirteen draftees who leave the
draft hoard headquarters this morning
for the Columbus barracks will receive
an enthusiastic serdoff. They reported
al the city building Thursday afternoon
for final instructions and arc ali ready
for the trip. They will leave oellaire
ut 10 o'clock. going with the - draftees
from District No. :. who leave at the
same time. The boys will be accom-
panied 20 the train by All escort Of Civil
war veterans and many auto loads OF
friends and other patriotic citizens.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Rain Helps Greatly.

Last evening was very concordance
for sleeping. rs the rain and thunder
shower the night before lowered me
temperature considerably. Local persons
were sadly disappointed that the ram
did not continue for several days ana
nights. rs they could stand it Tor that
long. Along with tho extreme not
weather arnthcr serious problem III
tt, shape Of tho ice shortage has con-
f-rnlcd local residents and BUSINESS
houses.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Deaths For July.

The report Of City Health Officer DR..
D. W. Boone announced yesterday shows
there were twenty-four deaths In the
city during the month Of July. In the
township six deaths were recorded.
Twelve infectious disease cases were
rHnnrtnd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Trains Change Time.

The new time table changes here Sun
day. The following changes Of train
time will be in effect here. Main line
East bound. No. Sc. S:5G a. M. instead Of
GIG n m: No. A. i:0+ p. M. instead Of
6;4+ p, m. West bound, No. as. l2:+S
p. m. instead of l2:47 p. M: No. 81. S:57
p. m. instead of $40 p. nj. O. Il. niv-
sion-Sonth bound. No. II, 1:13 a. M.
instead Of l":4S n. m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
MOUNDSV|LLE
Local Boy Killed.

Word was received here by relatives
yesterday that Earl Francis was killed
in action in France on July 10. He is
the first Moundsrille boy and the second
Marshall county boy to he killed in ac-
ton. The parents. Of Francis. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. r. Francis. now live in Balm
bridge. o. Francis left MoundSvilIc
September 8. 1917. having boon among
the first to be drafted. He left with
the fourth bunch of three men. Before
that time he was Il glass cutter at tho
Fostori;i Glass company where he had
been employed for i've years. He has
Il brother. Arthur working there now.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Miss Barron Wins Medal.

Miss Elizabeth Barron. Of North
Eighth street, was the winner OF the
nrdal IN the silver contest held at Ep-
worth Park, at Bethesda Tuesday. The
day was celebrated as Temperance Day
there and Il fine program was rendered.
Miss Barron. who is quite an elocu-
ZIONIST competed with five ether speak,
crS, IN the contest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
John Jackson Dies.

John Jackson. we'll known resident of
ScahrightS lane passed away Thurs
day afternoon at his home about 2:S0
o'clock. The deceased had been i'll since
December Of stomach trouble. lie was
Al years Of age. Funeral arrangements
have not been made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Quarterly Meeting Here.

Quarterly meeting will hr held sun
day afternoon at I'D o'clock at the
Park ~ NJ r. church in Kirkw"od. rho
Roy Tindcll "f St"lIh'nvIllc. Will nc
in charge of tn" services. Owing To i'll
ness in the family. the district snn"rin-
tcndcnt. Roy. SHELTON "f Cleveland Will
h., unabl" t. hr present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09

Mrs. P. =. ShirClrion. Of Fifth street.
hns received Il cnhcgram stating that
her husband has arrived safely in
France Mrs. ElSi" West has rcc"iv..I
word that her husband. Charles T..
West. has arrived safely overseas. lie
was formerly located ut Fort S"r"rcn.
Georgia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Soldier,s Will Get FREQ Rides.

Frank NJ. Roberts. local druggist, mas
put into effect quite Il novel idea. re
has had n number of auto wind Shield
stfckcrs made. bearing the inscription
Give EN- LiCht." This applies 10
any lad in khaki who will get n Tree
ride in n car hearing such stickcr.
inst by holding up his hand. Many %
cal drivers, anxious to hrln in any way
possIble. are using the stickcrs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
American MECHANICS Do Their Bit.

Tho Junior order Of the American
Mechanics will hereafter supply inc
soldiers on tho auto trucks which pass
through hero with the latest n"wSpa-
pcrs The local council will pay Tor
the papers. which Mr.. Hickey. tho local
news dealer. will furnish n Wholesale
prices. and sec that they arc given l"
the boys as they 20 by.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Gets In Marines.

John J. McMullcn was accepted at the
Wheeling recruiting station for the ma
rncS Wednesday,. He H. we'll known
here and friends are glad of MS success.
Dick Fowler, who enlisted in the
marines and WAS turned down because
he WAS n half inch too short has been
accepted finally. and Will leave as soon
as he gets his call.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
County Vote.

With the complete unofficial vote in.
the Marshall county result for L. s. scn-
ator was: Hughes. COG; ElkinS. 374 ::
Gaines. 452: HiEhluud. 5gT. Democratic
tone precinct misSingl: Watson iS4:
Chiffon. 365. The vote of the county
will he canvass"d Ly tho county court
next Monday. II is not believed that the
vote will be materially changed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Miss Chew Registered as Nurse.

Miss Helen Chew was the only regis
trant at the local recruiting station for
nurses at the postofflcc Wednesday
Miss Chew wants to do army nursing
and Is we'll qualified for the position.
rs she is u high school graduate and
also a graduate OF the Western Reserve
University al Cleveland.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
One Ferrinn Goes to Cincinnati.

Byron B. Plank. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Plank. Of Nrrth Fifth street. has
been selected as one Of the three men 10
go To Cincinnati, August -. Hc Will
receive special training at the Univer-
sity there, rs an auto mechanic having
volunteered for this service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
W. s. S. Dav.

Sunday. August Is. will he tho day for
the people Of Marshall county to pledge
the remainder Of the war savings quota.
Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
is yet to be raised. The county quota
WAS $4,000. Meetings will he held
over the county on that day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Mice Inez Michel,

Miss Incz Michel. aged 10 years
daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. John Michel
of Rock Jill. died Mt tn" family home
Wednesday night following an illness of
pneumonia. Besides her parents she is
survived by on" brother and one sister
The funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Koontz Moves store.

Everett Il. kuntZ has moved his Fdi-
son shop and news stand To the new
rooms in the Huhhs building or Lrft"r-
son avenue. just below his fmrn"r he:l,i-
quarters. The rooms are Sn!Ir of the
most up-to-datc in the city. In on" nart
is the Edison room. whore MIR. Knontz
has q large stock of the New f.disnnS
and several Thousand records on hand
In the southern half is the news stand
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
(;AE)Iz

Roy. and Mrs. r. " Coulter. Of Pen
field. Pa. arc visiting Misses Isabel
and Mary Mccoy.
Miss Laura Penn arrived here We'd
ncsday evening from Toronto. Can. on
Il visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Penn
Mr.. md Mrs. 7. Will Korr drove down
to Camp Sherman and visited Private
Hnrtzcll L. Mccoy.
Sergeant Alfred p. Sheriff. IT.. and
Corporal. G. y. Ahrahamson. Of Omaha,
NcIr. both Of tho Officers Training
School II; Camp sherman. were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred p. Sheriff. for
n short time.
Mrs. Ely McFaddcn and Mrs. Rober;
Macprw"ll have rnnr tn New York
city for "A ,:isit with Lieut.. MacDnwell.
who is taking the ncrn-radio cours" in
Culumbir university.
Mrs. Robert Leo and daughters. Miss
"s llary and Alberta Of Cnshocton. arc
guests uf Mrs. John q. Mclaughlin.
Mrs Ray y. 1IorstmH1. Of Bridgevillc.
Ia, who WIS visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
bingham Green. has returned 10 her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mcconnell and
children. Gill. Martha and Billie. nt
Stnuhcnvillr arc here attending Chau-
tau1ua.
Mrs. Henry Mcconnell and son. John
Henry. have returned from visit with
Mr.. Mcdonnell in Youngstown.
Mrs. Howard Sharp. Of Alliance. VINO
WAS visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Car
mody. has returned home.
Mrs. w Il. Waters. Of Dcnnison. was
visiting her sister Mrs. John Mcttcc.
Miss Hctta Hedges went I" Hits
h,Irch Monday Ia take the examination
for rantccu scrivc" in Franco.
Private Stewart Kyle. of Camp Sher-
man. was visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. &. Kyle.
William Sharp. Of Akron. Is visiting
his mother. Mrs. r. NJ. Sharp.
Miss Hclrn Bullock will teach IN the
nullic schuols Mt Troy the coming year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Brothers Killed In Auto Accident.

Mrs. Fred FInnell. of TiltonrIlle, has
been called to her homo in Pittsburgh.
Kuns.. this week by the death of her
Two brothers. Both were instantly kill
cd in an auto wreck at that place. Mrs.
Fnncll, until recently, lived in Elm
street. this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09

Vernon Fowkcs Earl Dunfcc. Shirley
Kent. George Galuci. Lewis WilGus, En-
nett Baker. Jacob Durig. W. y. Cash,
Frank Moore, Joseph Ault. Paul k"yscr,
Hughie MARBLE Dorsir Hatcher. Emmett
F'alncr. Walter Durigg. George Warmth,
Clarence Ward,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
win Hold Iuitintioo.

The Red Men Of this city will stage
Hn initiation mt their club rooms IN the
aNrnal building ;his evening when a
class Of - Will he given degrees. Ar
ranEcnents have been made for enter
tanning nidny visitors from surrounding
towns.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
BRIDGEPORT
z. E. Tharp for State Committeeman
au-Sk
Auto Mechanics viii Leave.

Carl w. koeglcr and Merle Rose.
both Of this city. and popular among
their many friends. will l"aN" next
Thursday. August Is. from district 80"
| draf, board. They Will 20 |" the
University If Cincinnati for Sp'c'a'
trimming a$ aut" mechanics. Both boys
volunteered to 20.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Bakeries Close Today.

Acting under the directions OF the
state and food administrator the city
food committee has notified James Cen
tile and Z. Pacifico. bakers TO close
their respective places Of business to-
dav. After an investigation it war
learned that they failed to use suffic,-
Ont substitutes in baking bread. hence
the order to close for one day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Missionary Society Met.

: meeting OF tn" Woman'S Home Mis-
sionary society of the First VI. f.
church was held last night Mt the
church. Following the business pro-
gram was rendered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Repairs Holes in Road,

Road Commissioner Jack Dall has a
force IF men III work on tn: up-fitrr
road. making repairs. Bricks arc being
used to I'LL in the large holes. made by
the heavy coal trucks, hauling over it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
EuYH Holt 1ntAreSt.

Lyle Byrnes has purchased half in
terest In the Quick Lunch Restaurant
on Jefferson avenue. The interest pur-
chased was that formerly owned by
Clarence Autcn. but purchased Il few
days ago by the other member Of tn"
concern. Floyd G;lndcc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
G.. E. ELECTRIC FANS
AND IRONS
Electric Appliance Co.
31o7 Belmont Street,
Bell Phone 7o7-R Bela1re, Ohio
willis at Epworth Park.

Frank b. Willis. former governor OF
Ohio. and a candidate for nomination ut
the primaries next Tuesday. will be the
principal attraction at Epworth park
Saturday. lie will deliver. an address
on Serving and Saving"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09

Eight boys who registered in 1910
were given their examinations AT me
District No. ! headquarters THURSDAY
morning. Every one passed with luo
per cent grade and were Accordingly
put in Class !.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09

Beunife Boy Ss7e1s1S 80
A Telegram received from ths war de-
.,-+rent nv Mt. and Mrs. Charles Am
b1cr Yesterday to tho effect that thelr
or, Charles. was severely wounded IN
action on July 10. He was among ono
NJ the first local boys 20 enlist IN inc
service Immediately following tne
c1aration Of war against Germany. u"o
80 horn IN tho trenches for almost a
rss- Robert. a brother Is also IN tho
service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Home on Furlough.

Earl Paul of Klcc. who has been sta
toned at Newport News. Va. is spend
ing few days With his parents. He has
been in the military service for some
time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
MonudsVilla Hriafs.

Warden NJ. H. White has arrived home
from Williamson. He was Il candidate
in Mingo county for the Republican nom
nation: for state senate, but was de-
feated for that Office. He will remain
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
This beautiful SO note Player.
only. ............. V3Ao

The cuts shown above will
give you some idea of what
we arc placing on sale Mon
day morning, August 9th.
These instruments will
have to go, to make room for
new Pianos and Player:
Pianos that must take their
place in our salcsrooms.
A quick response to this
announcement will mean a
big saving to YOU if you want
music in your home.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Non Support Charge.

Grover Huntsnan. OF Rarnesville. was
arrested here yesterday on charge of
non-support. He was taken back TO that
place last evening by a GAINESVILLE Off
GER
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
MARTINS FERRY
New Registrants IA Glass l.

E. E. Tharp for State Committeeman
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
Here's a real bargain C1E5
snap. ID Lou

snap. ........... WV
Many a wealthy home
never owned a better piano
than this.
1t will supply your home
musically and at the same.
time save you enough money
to pay for a term of lessons
for your child.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-09
p.,,a,r. Roy Severely wounded.

T. L. au-Sk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-10-31

the only ohioer IN the company and
ma have ffty-six enlisted men !
have suisority % promote and reduee
the non-eommissioned officers IN ny
company as I zee hI I have seven
sergeauts. twelve eoEporals and two
eoops, all Of whom were promoted
on my Recommendation Several OF
my men owned and operated their
own neat markets IN civil life. !
have everything from q bartender 70
a Montana ~eowpuneher." They get
along fine together and would do
anything for me. I look after their
welfare and try to treat them a. n
big family. Ny orders are obeyed
and carried out as II Il meant ffe i'm
prisonment 10 disSbey. There are only
| four men in the company younger
than me and there are quite a num-
Der past thirty.
The war news is all good and II
the winter would hold of for about
two months I am sure things would
look a great deal better. The Mis-
souri, boys who were trained at Camp
Funston have seen some real service
during the last month. ! have met a
few fellows over here whom I knew
before I enlisted, but non from
around home.
l received the August 18th copies
Of the Ledger and Herald today. Wa
sure glad to get them. Also received
one letter from Leslie about three
weeks ago. Will close for this time
Love to all.
Your son,
j CHARLIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-10-31
SIGNAL SCHOOL ToPs LOAN

The following letter has been re-
eeived here from Lawrence Preeht b.
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Precht. Of this city:
HAMPTON ROADS. Va, Oct Is,
1915.
Dear Mother and Father
Received your letter and papers,
and always read all the papers all
the way through.
We ha a Liberty Loan drive here
and all over the Navy, on the ships
and in the training camps. I have
bought 5000 on the S10-a-month in.
stallment plan. I wrote you that ]
had a 500 Bond and how | hac
made it out, and the one I bought to
day will be made out the same way.
The Signal School, about l2O'
men, went oyer its quota of Si00IOO'
by $4,000 or $4,000. The who'll
base went over its quota Of 100000
I don't know how much, but it is I
great deal more than the genera
public would expect.
It is chow time, so shall writ
more next time. With love to all,
Your Sailor boy,
LAWRENCE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-10-31
SAW BATTLE OF ST. MIHIEL
CVandalia LEADER


That he had witnessed the birth
of the Battle of st. Mihiel," was the
interesting news received this week
by Mrs. W. W. Bland of Vandalia,
from her husband, Capt. W. W.
W. Bland, member of a Field Hos
pital unit in service in France.
at was like having a reserved
seat" he wrote, "at the biggest
show that will ever be given on earth.
We were going up the side of a
mountain, and were apparently in a
big natural amphitheatre, Below u.s.
like a prepared stage, lay the st. Mi
hiel sector. 1t was l o'clock in the
morning. With a terrifying sudden
ness, fire leaped along the whole sec.
tor, and in an instant heaven ant
earth seemed one blaze of inferno.
fire. The guns kept up a terrific
roar, continuous and deafening. The
| grandeur of its surpasses all words
Probably no battle in the world wa
ever on a larger scale, OF grander il
It's awfulness, and probably Their
never will be one. As it had to be,
am certainly glad to have witnesseI
such an awe inspiring, epochs
event"
Captain Bland went over the newl
captured ground, and was amazed a
the completeness of the Germa
equipment in this sector. They evI
IDENTIFY had enjoyed life while occupy
ing this part of France. "They ev
IDENTIFY had not expected to leave" h
says, "for they left the greater pal
of their equipment. Beds were lei
made in their quarters, and thes
were fixed up with the greatest con
~pleteness, having electric lights, vel
tilating system and speaking tube
One dug out even had a portico wit
banisters around it. They EVIDENT
had come to stay permanently. "
rode over the lines and found Il
whole sector a net work Of trench'
and barbed wire entanglements."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-10-31
Junior Red Cross.

As county publicity director,
shall be glad to have all activities Of
any kind reported to me, that l may
give them the publicity they de-
serve.
It is planned TO hold a bazaar in
each school district Or community
some time in December. The teacher
and pupils are requested to make
| things for this bazaar, dolls, bags,
rugs, and toys of all kinds. Import
ant Items has a special number, the
Junior Work Box, published October
Ia. Thirty copies have been sent to
lVandalia and Mexico and IL to each
branch. Each teacher should provide
herself with one at onc In this mag
aizne may be found full direction for
making many useful and ~fun-making
toys.
The Juniors Of this county have
been assigned a quota Of ten rag rugs
that may be made by any pattern de-
scribed in the Junior Work Box, and
|, rs scrap-books made according to d.
|, rections for Story Books in Import
ant Items of Oct. q. What will you
/ do?
| Are you saving fruit seeds and
, nut bulls? Are you collecting tin
| foil foil from chewing gum and choc'
: olate and florists flowers? Also tubs
: containers of tooth paste, salve, lini
' ment, point and rubber cement? Thu
/ Government is urging US to saw
d these things that are so badly need
n ed.
: w cI VIM InuNcOM
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-10-31
LOOKS FORWARD TO LEDGER

LOOhS tOhW ~ LEDuLn
Hobart Cook, son of F. B. Cook, Of
neal this city, writes the Ledger as
follows:
U. S. Naval Training Station,
Great Lakes, ILL.,, Oct. 16, 1918.
Mr.. Mitchell White,
Mexico, Mo.
Dear Mr.. White:
Mr.. White, Pm going to make one
more effort to enter the pilots school,
Our commanding officer says we
have very good chances by putting
our applications through him.
I'm an overseas draft, and am in
outgoing detention camp, and expect
orders to pack up bag and baggage
any hour, night or day. We go frs
to Philadelphia, then overseas. An
sure glad to get the opportunity. Fol
a while things looked as if we woulC
not leave Great Lakes. / finished
school two weeks ago, and am read!
to GO.
When l get permanently located a
some base overseas, I'll let yol
know my address. In the mean
time forward the Ledger to my oil
address. / will have the folks to tel
you my change.
Hoping you are well, and that tn
"flu'is over at home, l am
Yours every respectfully,
HOBART COOK.
J, P. S. We SURE look forward to tn
/ Ledger-better than a letter frol
home.