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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18

a number of letters from their son
Ira, now in Belgium with the 363
Infantry, one of which was dated
two days after the signing of the
armistice. We are permitted to
make the following interesting ex-
tracts:
Somewhere in Belgium,
November 5th, 1918.
Dear Mother-I have been lover
the top" for the second time, and
we met with less resistance by the
Huns than before. l came out safe
and in fact there were very few casu
alties in my company. We drove the
Huns back several miles on the drive
They are apparently withdrawing
from Belgium, but the devils take
everything with them as they go,
cows, horses, chickens, rabbits and
all of the crops that they have time
to move.
Belgium is a very beautiful coun-
try and the richest and most produc-
tive country I have ever been in, in
the way of agriculture. The farms
are very small and consequently
the houses are close together. In
this part there is home to every
two acres of land.
At the time the Germans captured
this country from the Belgians the
civilians did not have time to get
away and were taken prisoners.
These civilians lived on their farms
or in the villages and were compell-
ed to work under German supervis-
ion. On the farms the Huns forced
them to plant the crops Germany
was in need of. At this time the
crops are still in the fields. Turnips
I never saw so many in my life,
field after field of the finest in the
world-sugar beets, potatoes and
grain constitute the other principal
crops that I have seen during my
venture. AS the Germans retreat
they take what they can get away
with.
Several Belgian civilians have told
US that words will not express how
severely the Germans have treated
them. The Belgians are very kind
to us and will give us almost any
thing, they are so tickled to see us.
The Belgian soldiers resemble the
American soldiers more than the
British or French. They seem to be
full of pep" and very friendly with
us. They are neatly dressed, in fact
you see very few that are not.
have never felt better in my life.
There is only one trouble-I am al
ways hungry. However this is not
saying that I don't get plenty to eat,
but Just from feeling good. They
took care of us fine while on the
front this time and we had plenty to
eat of the right kind. | would like
to be with you on Thanksgiving Day
to share my part of the turkey, 1t
would be such feast for me.
I hope this war will end pretty
soon. I have no desire to "go over
the top" any more like had at first.
The Huns gave us warm reception
every time with the big guns.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18

Secretary of War Baker has sent
out a special plea to the nation not
to give or furnish liquor to return
ing soldiers. He says that "a drunk
en- soldier is a disgrace to the uni
form, an insult to the flag, a shame
to himself and danger to the COM
munity."
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18
TO THE PUBLIC

have sold all my personal inter
est in ranch and stock to j. J,
Walsh, who will be responsible for
all accounts hereafter.
]. S. SMELSER,
Fallon, Dec. IA, 1918. 1t
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18
November 18th

November 18th.
The weather Is very cold now and
every morning the ground is covered
with frost How fortunate we are
that the war is over and we will be
able to sleep in billets. Only three
nights past we slept outside in holes
dug in the ground with one blanket,
half shelter tent and oyercoat. We
never think about removing any of
clothing as we may be called out at
any time. You never saw such a
bunch of happy Yanks in your life.
We were on the front when the good
news reached us, starting another
drive. One thing is sure--the Ger
mans will not start another war for
some time according to the peace
terms they have signed. At present
we are billetted in Belgian homes, q
small number of men to a house.
The people are very kind to us and
always ready to do something for US.
IRA L. KENT,
G Co., 363rd Infantry, A. e. F.
william A. Roberts of Austin is
listed by the war department in the
casualty list as missing in action"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18
ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF
LODGE NO. 20 +. a A. NJ

Churchill Lodge No. 26, F. G. A.
NJ. elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: DR.. Ed F. Dun
bar. worshipful master C. B. Aus
tin. Senior Warden; B. c. Archer,
Junior warden; Stanley Marean,
treasurer; Thomas Williamson, sec
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18
Help the Mission

The Indian Mission will be glad
to receive old clothes and any ar
ticles that may be used for Christ
mas gifts. Call 670. Eva Fewel.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18
Trinity Episcopal Church

Fourth Sunday In Advent
Morning Prayer and Sermon IL
a. m. Sunday School 10 a. m.
Christmas Day Service II a, m. Err
nest II. Price, Vicar.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18

Smallpox in a mild form is report
ed as prevalent in Las Vegas.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18

Smoke ri T'ropieo Cigara
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18

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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-12-18
IRA kent WRITES FROM
THE BELGIAN WAR FRONT
Was Busily Engaged In Chasing
Huns Up to the Hour of
the Armistice

Mr.. and Mrs. Kent have received
a number of letters from their son
Ira, now in Belgium with the 363
Infantry, one of which was dated
two days after the signing of the
armistice. We are permitted to
make the following interesting ex-
tracts:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
The Thespians.

One cannot help noticing the re-
newed interest in the Thespians, that
once famous company of amateur &C.
tors, who each year had regular
circuit of towns including st. Johns
bury, Lyndonville, Newport, Derby
Line, Coventry, Irasburg, sometimes
playing in churches where the stage
had to be built out over the front
pews to give them room. At two
different times they played in what is
now the Congregational church at
Orleans.
After giving "Ten Nights in Bar
Room" "Uncle Toms Cabin y
"Neighbor lakewood" and "The Oc-
toroon," and others, many of their
plays were written by a local writer,
D. w. Hildreth, then living in Or
leans, now editor of the Express and
Standard. "Placer Gold" was one of
them. Mr.. Hildreth's plays are still
listed and are as popular as ever.
Many of the old actors have died or
moved away and new ones have taken
their place. "The New Minister" to
be put on May 3Oth, is the best caste
yet. Engage your tickets early as
the hall will be more than full. Pro-
ceeds to go to the Red Cross.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01

liam Pierce, reported as killed in ac-
tion Mr. Pierce is of Bellows Falls,
and was one of the bridge guards
here last summer.
Card-We take this way to thank
our friends and neighbors for their
help and kindness during Mr.. Friends
sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Friend
and family.
At the demonstration of the Free
sewing machine at Whipple, French
& Co.'s store Tuesday, Miss Eliza
Eaton was the winner Of the machine
given away and she gave it. to the
Red Cross for use in their work room.
Rev. G. w. Burke, pastor of the
Methodist church in Northfeld, has
resigned. He has been transferred to
the Troy conference and expects to
Mr.. Burke was formerly located here.
Carl Wiley, Wilder Joslyn, DR..
Cleasby, Colby Stoddard, John Col
ton, Charles Taplin, Arthur Austin,
B. o. Smith, Lynn Eldridge and F.
M. Allchurch, are among those who
are at Long Pond to begin the sea-
sons fishing.
We wish in this way to express
our heartfelt thanks to the friends
and neighbors for their many acts of
kindness towards US in our great
sorrow, also for the beautiful flowers
and words of sympathy.
Mrs. Leonora Lane,
Miss Retta Lane.
Ray Wilkie, formerly of this place,
and now in the signal service, has
been promoted to an instructor of
wireless and is now stationed at Ha-
n. Y. This is finishing field. Mr.:
Wilkes name was at the top of a list
CONTINUED on opposite page.l
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
April Red Cross Notes.

Outfits have been furnished six
men. Others are asked to call on
the chairman of the supply commit
tee, Mrs. G. S. Dodge as we have
supplies ready for all men going into
U. S. service from Orleans and
Bloomington.
Gifts of money received: Mrs. De-
lano, So; Bloomington Center, S.
Mrs. SWEET chairman; entertainment
committee, $50.82; Mrs. Spafford
chairman auction dinner committee
$685..
There have been shipped, 80 pairs
socks, 4 pairs hospital socks, 10 hos
pital shirts, so wash cloths, 1 knitted
bandage, IL napkins, 9 tray cloths,
100 weight bags, 1000 mouth wipes,
400 face cloths, 400 gun wipes, 16
comforters.
The names of IL new members and
IA renewals are reported to the chap
ter.
Sewing meetings at the club rooms
every Thursday afternoon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
ORLEANS LOCAL MENTION

D. G.. Farrer was in town over Sun
day.
DR.. E. G. Stevens is out of town
for a week.
Dora Jackman is working for Mrs.
0. w. Locke.
Hale Mason visited his sister, Miss
Hazel Mason, Friday.
Olin Miles of Springfield was WIS.,
itor in town last week.
Earl Hardy returned to his work
in the high school Monday.
Stannard & Bassett are making
repairs on the Kimball block.
Miss Kate Stevens spent the week
end at her home in Coventry.
Mrs.Roy Skinner accompanied her
mother to Burlington last week.
Miss Mary Morley and Miss Alice
Hughes spent Sunday in Albany.
Governor Horace F. Graham will
Ray Shaw went on a business trip
to North Troy the first of the week.
Mrs. H. w. Buchanan was a bust
ness visitor in St. Johnsbury Friday.
There will be regular meeting of
the Eastern Star Thursday evening
at 7.3O.
Miss Mabel Parlin is reported as
gaining after her long and serious
illness.
o. Dean Mathews is in Mortified
attending Junior week at Norwich
university.
Mrs. Maynard Skinner and two
daughters of Bingham, Me-, are visit
ing in town.
Charles Jackman has gone to Har-
vey's Lake, West Barnet, to do car
penter work.
Fred Estey came home Saturday
morning from Camp Devens on a
short furlough.
The Orleans High school Alumni
association purchased Liberty bond
Tuesday afternoon.
Fine enamel "welcome" signs have
been placed at the entrance of the
village on all roads.
The many friends of Gordon Joslyn
will be glad to know that he has been
promoted to corporal.
Ray Skinner returned home Mon
day after business trip to Skinner,
Me-, and other points.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
Orleans News Page
News and Views from this
Hustling Village
Orleans Wins Honor Flag.

Liberty Day, Friday, rang true in
Orleans when all regular work was
suspended at 2.3O p. m. and the spir-
it of Liberty beat in the hearts of
one and all as they witnessed or par
ticipated in the parade. The line
formed at the schoolhouse and headed
by members of the G. A. R. drum
corps, followed by the Home Guards,
Boy Scouts, Orleans band, Orleans
high and graded schools, each grade
carrying a banner telling the amount
of war savings stamps and bonds
purchased, and the ladies of the Red
Cross.
After going the length of Main
street and back the people gathered in
the opera hall to listen to an address
ing the Federal Reserve bank. At
the close Mr.. Hill asked for subscrip-
tions and in Is minutes $4,000 had
been raised, putting the town "over
the top" with $1,000 to spare. In the
morning Mr.. Hill addressed the en-
ployees in the different factories and
nearly every man responded by sign
ing an application.
The Honor flag came Monday
morning and was flung to the breeze
at 73O Monday evening from the
corner by the postofice after music
by the band and brief address by
Rev R. A. Hamilton. At the same
time the mill whistles sounded so
times, one for each thousand raised.
There is yet time to buy bonds and
add to the grand total as the govern
ment will accept all over-subscrip-
lions and the more they get this time
the smaller the fourth Liberty Loan
will be.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
Splendid Work of Book and Thimble
Club.

The Book and Thimble club held
their annual business meeting at the
home of Mrs. Churchill Wednesday,
April oath and elected the following
officers: President, Mrs. BARTLETT;
vice president, Mrs. Dickens, secre-
tary, Mrs. Twombly; treasurer, Mrs.
Gross. Club day will be held some
time in June Further notice will be
given.
The club have given from their
funds during the past year:
Soldiers War Library Fund S 500
Y. M C. A. 1000
Red Cross 22.55
Reading Room magazine bill 31.35
Public library fund 5000
in addition to buying a $4,000 Liberty
bond.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Whipple, Miss
Dale Whipple and Alden Phillips Wis
| tied in Glover Sunday.
Mrs. Celia Perkins is very ill and
has moved to the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. R. M. Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hatch have room at
J. H. Browns and take their meals
with Mrs. Jennie Kipp.
Whipple, French & Co. have given
the use of a sewing machine to the
Red Cross during the war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scott and
family of West Glover visited his
brother, w. F. Scott, over Sunday.
Mrs. Hiram Allen is entertaining
her brother, Mr.. Beede, who has been
in North Carolina for the winter.
C. L. Erwin has so far recovered
from his serious illness as to be able
to go to his home in Barton Monday.
Mrs. J. w. Fletcher attended the
funeral of her sister, Mrs. James Nc
Harg, in Groveton, N. H., last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Miller spent
the weekend with their uncle, Harley
Holbrooke and family, at Beebe, P.
Q.
Mrs. Myrtle Perley returned home
from Sunshine sanitarium Friday,
having been there for treatment for a
few days.
Miss Gertrude Drake of Newport
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Joel Hennessy and brother, w.
E. Drake.
The large truck owned by the
Chandler Co., has been transported to
Lisbon, N. H. Smaller trucks will
be used here.
Miss Helen Trip went to Bright
look hospital ST. Johnsbury, on. We'd
nesday and was operated upon for a
mastoid abscess.
Mrs. H. W. Buchanan went to
Rockland, Me-, Monday, to spend
several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Wallace Little.
Don't forget the annual meeting of
the Orleans Cemetery association on
Tuesday evening, May at the office
of DR.. E. G. Stevens.
The annual meeting of the Village
Improvement society of Orleans will
meet with the president, Mrs. M. M.
Taplin, Friday evening at 7.3O.
The body of Nelson Smith, a broth
err of Alfred Norton, was brought
here from Newport and buried in
Pleasant View cemetery Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wilcox and two
children spent Sunday with their
parents in Newport Center. Mrs.
Wilcox will remain through the week.
Miss Kate Stevens, Mrs. w. E.
Drake, Roy Shippee and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Scott attended the funeral Of
Already Corrow in Coventry Thurs
day.
John Mann has joined the home
Guards. Walter Hughes and Ray
mond Cole have sent in their applica-
lions and will join as soon as there is
vacancy.
Alden Phillips and Leo Hardy went
to Stone Pond Tuesday night to spend
the following day fishing. The ice
went out of the pond two weeks ear
lier this year than last.
In yesterdays casualty list in the
Boston papers was the name Of Will
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
Congregational Church Notes.
r. A. Hamilton, Pastor.

There will be the regular services
of the church Sunday at 1870 a. m.
with the Lords Supper. "The Ro-
nance of Bible Distribution" is the
theme for the Sunday evening SER
vice at 7.3O. The Woman's Mission
airy society will meet in the chapel
Tuesday at 2 o'clock p. m. The pro-
gram will consist for the most part
of Tales of Pioneer Missionary work
gathered from many lands.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
w. S. Smithers, Pastor.

The prayer service will be held to-
night at the church vestry.
Sunday services. Sermons by the
pastor at 1890 a. m. and $50 p. m.
Bible school at IL m. Junior league
at o'clock.
Evening worship at 7.3O. A brief
praise service followed by short
practical sermon. We shall be glad
to welcome any strangers or any who
choose to come in with US.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-05-01

for ladies. Sometimes the latter are
called unionalls or bloomeralls, just
the thing for farm, garden or fac
tory work.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Drama and Comedy.

M. SardOu, the famous French
dramatist, when once asked the differ
ence between drama and comedy.
said:
"The distinction is very simple. In
a drama the plot turns on murder;
in comedy, on marriage. The ques-
ton is, in a comedy, whether the mar
riage will take place or not; ana, III
n drama. whether the murder Will be
accomplished. There will be a mar
riage. there will be Il murder; this IS
the first act. There will be no mar
riage or no murder; this is the second
net. A new incident happens, a new
manner of killing or marrying; that
is the third act. An obstacle arises
which prevents the killing or marry
ing; that is the fourth act. In the NTH
act the marriage or the murder is con-
summated or accomplished, because
must have an end.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Had a Fellow FEELING,

The village concert was in progress,
and although all the local talent was
mustered, Johnny, the squire's son and
heir, was bored, badly bored.
His mother grew anxious about him,
but when small girl started piping
"The Minstrel Boy" and reached the
line. His fathers sword he has girded
on" johnny fairly pricked up his ears
In excitement.
you like this, johnny said his
mother. ut is"
BE quiet, mother, do" said Johnny
impatiently. Il want to hear what
happens when his father gets to
know London Tit-Bits.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Oyster Beds for Great Salt Lake.

Plans have been made to begin the
propagation Of oysters in Bear River
bay, Salt Lake, Utah. this spring, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine in an
Illustrated article. Experiments and
scientific study of local conditions have
indicated. to the satisfaction Of the
state fish and game commissioner, that
the enterprise is a thoroughly feasible
one. Analysis has shown that the per-
centage of salt in the water is prac-
tically the same as in ocean oyster
beds. In searching for desirable sec.
ton of the bay to commence opera
tons, those in charge of the work used
an amphibious craft built particularly
for navigating shallow waters and ne
gotiating salt and mud bars. The boat
a long, narrow m0tOr-driven scow, Is
provided with side wheels that propel
1t through the water and across mud
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Went Down With the Shin.

Attention has been officially called
to the signal bravery of Robert Aus
burne, navy radio electrician Of the
first class, who went down when the
United States army transport Antilles
was sunk. When the ship was strucl,
Ausburne and fellow electrician nam
ed MacAIahOn were asleep in the ra-
do room. Ausburne, realizing the. Sc
robustness of the situation, told his fell
low worker to get on his life preser.
yer. AS he left to take his emergency
station at the radio key he shouted to
his companion, Goodbye, Mac" This
was the last seen of him. Going to the
radio room A1acAiahon found it locked
and realizing that the ship was fast
sinking attempted to get Ausburne
out, but without success.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

mas been household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling thnt accompanies
such disorders. 1t Is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys.
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up Of food, palpita.
ton OF heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
Will Immediately relieve you. 1t is q
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist
Sold in all civilized cOuntries.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
ALWAYS Removed the Water.

The discovery that the removal OF
water naturally present in foods wouia
arrest decomposition was made many
vears ago. The ancient Indians ano
the savage tribes of Africa are known
70 have dried their surplus meat sup
niles so thai they might not be III
want when game was scarce or hunt
ing difficult. Egyptian tradition calico
for the placing of food in the tomps
alongside the dead, and it is saio mat mat
dried kernels OF grain more than o'Voo
va,rs old when discovered in the
tombs in our time, yielded PcIi'''
grain upon planting,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

This prohibition proposition" COM
mented Btuncho Bob, won't be work.
in right for Crimson Gulch until Jug
Vile gets just as dry as We are"
why should you care about a neigh.
boring settlement"
well, it's little too close. Some o
the boys are driftin into the way OF
spending their money for liquor in jug
vile and usin' old Crimson Gulch as q
sort of dormitOry to sleep it off,"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

Little Lillian was shopping with her
mother when they came to the doll
counter. Don't you want to buy a
baby doll for your friends birthday
present?" asked her mother. 81 don't
think she would like one" said Lillian !;
''you see they have meat baby al
their house already"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Fiery Red Pimples.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed
by an application of Cuticura Oint-
ment to distressing eczemas, ETC.,
proves their wonderful properties. For
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
x, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap rs, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Good Substitute.

Judge Ben B. Lindsay said in an ad-
dress before wayfarers' lodge in Chi
cagO:
"The man who gets On, the man who
climbs up, is to be neat man.
"There's no armOr against fate, but
clean shirt is good substitute"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27
Dry Town and Dry Vegetables,

A dehydrated or dry vegetable is one
from which all the water has been ex-
tracted, but n dry town is town
where there's nothing but water
Portland Press.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

The man who never had occasion to
borrow money can't appreciate its
value.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

When some people are praying for
sunshine and others for rain nothing
much happens.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

Many women are to be found in the
uttermOSt parts of the world.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-02-27

Piles Cured In to IA Days
Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT fail
70 cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. SOC.