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Morris tribune., 1918-05-03
NEWSY LETTER FROM
MORRIS BOYS In OHIO
George Vaughan Tells Of Experiences
Billy Kirwin Lost in
OverallS
"Down on the Ohio"

To-day we are all astir as uni
forms are being doled out. Of course
it is necessarily a slow process but
sued is handed out according to the
measurements, it requires time.
"Of course we've all been biding
our time patiently till the day when
we might don the new spring styled
suits that are going to make the Huns
feel out of date Yes, we are dressed
in khaki suits and leggings, tan shoes
and wear the blue hat cord, tho when
we leave it may be changed we can
not say. However, it may be few
days until we are all 'dolled up as
we happened to lack a genius for
measurement like Prof Mann of
Wells Bros. Hanson Company. Never
theless, the place presents a soldierly
appearance. So far we have been
wearing denim two-piece work suits
over our dress clothes and during
shop work will continue to do so.
Stevens county boys hit the last of
the stock and it happened to be size
81 Jackets and A waist in pants.
Well, we saw Billy Kirwin start for
the pile but in a few minutes when
Lundberg tried to round up his frac-
tious group Bill was missing. Well,
we finally located him completely
emerging thru the neck of a No. So
jumper with laugh which would
humor the most stoical top sergeant.
1--WE, however, were subject to
few disadvantages which regular
posts of enlistments aren't, but
things are fast being done for the
accommodation of others who will like
1y follow our monkey wrench batta-
lion as we call it.
"Most of us came here expecting
to be in the aero mechanics school,
but we were Informed we would be
rated in the auto mechanics school
instead. Each man was asked if he
were satisfied or not but we are all
here yet, save about dozen who
were rejected for physical disabili-
ties and most of them preferred con-
tinuing so after all Minnesota isn't
furnishing slackers in very large
proportions. Well, we'd rather be
Huns than slackers and neither side
ever honored traitors and most every
school boy reads with regrets the
tragic end of Benedict Arnold's
career.
''As one fellow put it, somebody
has to be mule drivers and while we
find ourselves where we did not ex-
pect to be, we're up and doing and
to live with the contingent awhile
would convince the most doubtful
that Star Spangled Banner will
never go down.
Every day brings us new know
ledge in our line and many of us have
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03

been exploring the mechanical fea-
lures of Liberty and Pierce-Arrow
trucks the past week.. Christie Eul
says they work fine even on the
Dublin pavements here. Stenger and
We scribe found themselves drawing
out diagrams of the wiring primary
and secondary circuits one day and
the next morning were trying to
answer ten questions. Just to start
an argument we'll cite the first one:
Given a 6-cylinder engine (firing Ia
2-6-3-5) Interrupter points of a
magnetic just separating. Spark full
ly retarded; high tension distributor
arm instead of being on No. dis
tributor segment is past No. 1 just
half way between No. l and next
position and in normal condition.
What may happen? Why? Results?
This question was provoked during
class and there were so many various
conclusions we made special study
of it. The electrical instructor is
A 1 and has spent most of his past
career with large electrical appara-
tus manufacturers and test room
work. The boys working on chassis
also report most interesting work.
One line of repair work is to be COW
cred at time and is thoro and prac-
tical as almost every different type
of mechanical device is being pro-
vided to study both old and new.
"The other night we were invited
over to Isherwood's bunk. Well, he
only had a box from home and that
surely made it seem like birthday
party.
"This is a very picturesque place
compared to Western Minnesota and
owing to frequent heavy rains the
grass on the hills keeps quite green.
1.-THE hours of leisure SO far have
been few but in time we hope to see
the Zoo, Eden Park, Fort Thomas
and take a few river trips.
In the forenoon and evening it is
very difficult to see far over the
district as the smoke
seems to settle in the valley.
Several of the churches have in
vited us to socials and the uniform
is a pass to the entertainments given
at the Soldiers and Sailors Club.
There are also free entertainments at
the 'U' auditorium here in the way
of vocal, band and speaking numbers.
"Our officers continually advise us
to remove our sweaters. They are
mostly southern men of the reserve
list and tell us they realize we came
from the North and brought our ma
tive protection with us. But we
found this quite cool chilly place
so far. But considering the weather
changes our fellows have stood it in
a fine manner. We haven't made
any phenomenal gains in weight yet,
but of course as the officers told us
it's customary to gain 20 pounds or
so and we will hear our Affections in
their turn. Jack Smith is the heav-
lest man in our quota.
Frank Schuster has been learn
ing to twist his tongue around those
delicious French words and Garb-
erick and Runnie are sporting red
buttons as rewards for their train
ing in the Home Guards and recog-
nized as corporals Of their squads.
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03
INTERESTING NEWS OF
NEIGHBORING COUNTIES
Itasca County Gives Money to Home
Guard Concerning Red
Gross

The board of county commissioners
of Itasca county are a patriotic bunch
as is shown by the fact that they re-
Gently appropriated $4,000 of the
county sinking fund for the purpose
of buying Liberty Bonds. In addi-
ton to this they also appropriated
$4,000 for the Deer River Home
Guard to be used to help make it one
of the recognized military companies
of the state.
The people of Rock county, this
state, are doing great work for the
Red Cross. They have held ten auc-
tions of donated articles to raise
funds for that organization, the last
one bringing in the sum of $4,000,
all of which was given to the Red
Cross. An auto was donated and
sold for 5000 and an American flag
was bid in for $210.
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03

Leave bus calls at the La Grand
Hotel either night or day, or call my
residence. Hotel phone 76, residence
172 j. Frank Nicely. adv.
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03

to several. But clerical errors are
easy especially with two red headed
fellows in the barracks named Rey-
nolds and an officer too.''
Sincerely,
-. Geo. Vaughan"
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03
When She Graduates

Give her reminder of the rare DID, fair old days
as she will consider them later on. Jewelry makes
the most economical gift because it is the most last
ing and the most appreciated.
Here some suggestlons
String Of Pearls
A Wrist Watch
A Ring
Perhaps she is about to become Red Cross
Nurse. If so, we have variety of very appropriate
Gifts for Nurses"
Courtesy and attention extended whether one
purchases or not.
PROBST, The Jeweler
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03

Model 0O-the- car that
makes your dollar big.
And here is why 1t does
Full value or complete
satisfaction In all these five
points Appearance, Per-
Torrance, Comfort, Service
and Price.
In appearance, Model'oO
is unusually attractive with
this bi4-car stylish design,
correct color scheme, quail
ity finish and appoint
mentS.
1t Il not only what 1t does
but how 1t performs that
makes this Model 30 of
greater value. You enjoy
this carwhile you smployit.
It's sweet-runnin6 power
full motor Is exceptionally
economical with fuel and
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03

the strong, light chassis,
perfectly balanced, mini
mixes tire wear.
With wide seats, deep up
holstery, spacious interior,
cantilever rear springs, and
scientific Distribute of
weight, 1t 9lides buoyantly
over the roads, relieving
passengers from fatigue.
No matter where you
drive there is always Access
sible expert Overland SER
vice.
The nation wide Over
land service facilities pro-
tect your investment in a
Model 80 and guarantee
continued satisfaction In
your car.
The price Of the Model 80
Is one of the most potent
factors In Its favor.
Morris tribune., 1918-05-03
Measure a Dollar by
What 1t Buys

1t represents the high
mark of quality, COM
petence and pleasing ac-
Communications at the low
est possible cost.
Make your dollar larger
by Investing it in this
Model 90 thrift car.
It Is as indispensable for
the home as it is for the
Office.
What else works all day
for business and then is
equally valuable for the
family 7
What else has such end
less work uses and at the
same time affords recrea-
ton
Order your Model 90 now.
Let the WHY'S Overland
dealer save you money.
uice and Price
ics
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
THE NEGRO RACE MUST
STAND FIRM
L. o. Box, 19S., Pratt, City, Ala.
January 4th, 1918.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor,
The Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Virginia.

Dear SRI have read with marked
interest "a New Year Greeting" by
Or. E. G. Morris; also Guilty" by tho
indianapolis, Ina, PREGNANT; In your
paper OF December Goth, 1917.
There was time that the Negro
preacher was the leader of his race
but that time has passed.
Many OF them are unable to load
thelr Churches to say nothing Of
church Organizations.
Ills voice Is no longer heard, in
marshaling tho forces Of these mill
ions Of black men.
TIC might as well stop pleading to
the White Man. II the Freeman
1eels quite sure those dead men and
the imprisoned ones had no thought
or the great wrong they wore doing"
why let mo say sEe is just behind
the times and does not know her race.
RMS young Black race Will not
stand the insults. injustice, and
wrong doings heaped upon them by
inc white man as our old fathers did
even though he Re United States
sold1er, seaman or citizen. They will
resent 1t in the meanest way
ana meet death In the sweetest spirit
mot rearing, crying and pleading for
ilercy') hut by singing Gods praises
ana informing the world IT am nor
dying for Uncle Sam but for God -
me spirit OF Gabriel and Jack Row
lei' denmark Vesey; Nat Turne,. NM,
John Brown is not dead: 1t fs stiI1
smuggling in the souls of millions of
olack sons OF this race and these low
mean acts by white men win sooI,
ian 1t in flame that will burn ~
omo io"est nell and the highest heav
en II these injustices keep on: T
LINK Goa that tho race is no longar
"onerclng to the words-"As n rae,
you must love Your leaders:' hnt wo
are looking for leader who will ,tor
loving the white man and love h;s
own race. A0'e ais
we nave never had one, while ithaca
!eaders' Press and Pulpit have fail
inc race Is looking unto God ani
ny ms spirit He will not onIv moko
tnls nation tremble but nil nation,
VINO hate despise and uniustIv do
a.loy ,helr brothcrs.' am ono blacl,
man VINO Is not cherishing better hone
ior the race after this war, but oniv
the worst and I am not alone: Cod
lor p:d that | should hold nv peoce
ana live happy at the price Of INV
race: toll, blood, and life.
yours for my race and pravine
that God give us the Spirit TO do hi.
will. " w MS
REV. THEODORE HAWKINS
faetor Lively Hope Baptist Church
Pratt City, Ala.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
BANK STOCKHOLDERS MEET,
Harmonious Session Mt tho Pytllian
Castlc--Prcs dent Mitchell Makes
Rcport---Prcscntati Made to
the Presiding Officer.

Tho Stockholders of the Mechanics
Savings Bank met last Tuesday night
at $3.50 clock for tho purpose Of
hearing reports and electing Direc-
tors for the ensuing year. President
John Mitchell, Jr., presided, being
assisted by Director e. r.. Jefferson.
After prayer by Mrs. Kate S. Thomas
Mr.. Leroy T.. itagland called the roll.
Assistant Cashier Albert v. Nor-'
rcll, Jr. read fine report. IIe was
followed by President John Mitchell
Jr. The gross deposits for tho year
wcro $1,200,O00.
IIo reviewed the financial situation
and war conditions. Tho Chr stmas
Saving Club membership during the
past year was 1876, with total dcpos
its Of $4,000. At tho conclusion Of
the report, 1t was adopted by n rising
vote. Rev. Scott G. Burrell, d. D. ;,
on behalf Of delegation OF stock
holders presented Mr.. Mitchell with
an imported brocatelle robe and
slippers.
The following Directors woro elect
cd for tho ensuing year, John
Mitchell, Jr., II. NJ. Crump, John II.
Taylor, e. r. Jefferson. A. A, Ton
nant, r.. w. Whiting, A. d. Price, ]
J. Carter and J. Mercer G.. Ramsey
Tho body adjourned with bcnediction
by Rev. DR.. Burrell.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
GREAT UNION MEETING HETnr

The Richmond Sunday School IN
ion OF the Virginia Baptist State
Sunday School Convention met at the
Thtrty-frst Street Baptist Church,
last Sunday evening. The Church
was flled with an interested audience
and an exceedingly interesting pro-
gram was rendered by talent from
Zion, Second Baptist (Southside),
Fifth Street and Thirty-f1rst Street
and Trinity Sunday Schools. The
collection was good. Revs. r. G.
Williams, J. c. Darlington and T. J.
King were present and made re-
marks. President r.. J. CUNNINGHAM
presided. Thirty-first Street School
won the Banner with Zion a close
second. The next meeting will be
hold with Fifth Street Baptist Sun
day School, the first Sunday In Feb
ruary, $3.50 o'clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
ANNUAL ELIfS' MINSTREI,S.

Will give performance at The
True Reformer's Hall Monday night
January 14th, 191S,assisted by some
OF tho best local talent Of the city.
Watch for the grand street parade.
Comedians; Fred Morris, Phil Hit
ton, Geo. Johnson; II. Dean, Geo.
Dawson, L.. V. Eggleston, Singers:
John Burnett, B. f. Dean, z. John
son. Robert Lewis, S. l.. Minor, Joe
Price, Jacob Allen.
Doors open s o'clock. Performance
$50. Admission, rs, IS and SO cents.
Chas. G. Smith, Musical Director.
Samuel Holmes, Secretary, Stewart
Minor, Manager.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
In Nfcmorian,.

In memoriam Of my dear wife and
mother, Mrs. Alice Smith Brown, who
departed this life January 8, 1917.
She was a faithful wife and a kind
and affectionato mother; Sunday
School and Church worker seeking at
all times to help the poor and needy.
Sho was loved by all the people Of the
Sunday School, church and conven-
tons for her advice and patience.
Gone but not forgotten.
Her husband and daughter, Rev.
N. B. Brown. pastor Rising Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, Richmond. Va, and
Mrs. Annie Brown Campbell.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12

Remember, those thirteen Colored
soldiers hung at Fort Sam Houston
ieNas, met their tragic end because
they dared to resent al insult offered
TO- and an assault made Oh a Colorcd
woman, and tho forty.one sent TO
prison for life found guilty of mutiny
also dared to take into their own
hands the defense of their race, and
then resolve to help provide relief
Tor their Borrowing and dependent
families. Our race loyalty Is now at
stake.
Those thirteen hung we're: Sergt.
WIN. G.. Nesbit, Corporals Lawson
brown, James Wheatlcy, Jesse Moore,
Charles w. Baltimore; Privates Ira
Il: Davis, William breckenridge,
Thomas G. Hawkins. Carlos Snod.
grass. James Divine, Frank johnson,
Rlley w. Young and Pat McWhorter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
Mr.. Frank Redd, sos Norht Third
street, Is confined to his bed.

Mr.. Frank Redd, sos Norht Third
street, Is confined to his bed.
Miss Frenche o. King has returned
to the city after a ten days visit in
Northern cities.
Mrs. r. N. Patterson formerly of
South Richmond but now of New
York spent tho Christmas holidays
here visiting relatives and friends.
She also visited The Planet Office az
companied by Mrs. Ella Johnson and
Mrs. Martha Johnson.
Tho popular Mr.. r. RI. Courtney
had tho misfortune to fall down the
steps at his sisters residence on
Leigh Street, and break his rib. He
Is much improved.
Misses Indiana and Jessie Bun
son have returned from a weeks visit
to Their relatives at Moselev's June
ton. Va. at which time a delightful
entertainment was given In honor Of
them by Mrs. Hattie Haskins, Of Win
terpock, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
DOCTOR TESTIFIES IN FIGHT
FOR LIFE.
Holds Up Murdered Brother as an
lngrato Who Betrayed Him
In Iowa.
For Three Hours Accused Man Re
views Life Before Goochland Jury

For Three Hours Accused Man Re.
views L1fe Before Goochland Jury.
Goochland, Va, January 4.-pictur-
ing the brother Of whose murder he
is accused as an migrate who betrayed
MIN after accepting his assistance In
many times Of adversely. DR.. Asa w.
chamberlain, on tho stand in his own
defense. for nearly three hours this
afternoon calmly reviewed the re.
iatfons between himself, and that
brother, Judge Albert p. Cham
berlain from their early childhood to
the time Of the murder, which was OK
posed by tho finding Of the Judges
dismembered body beneath fence
posts in the back yard Of tho Doctors
homo late in October.
There was no bitterness in the doc
tors recitation Of the alleged wrongs
no suffered at the hands Of his broth
or. The jury was evidently Impress
ed by his demeanor. Certainly specta-
tors became more sympathetic. OF
forceful personality. his enunciation
crisp and peculiarly Western. he talk
ed plainly and with few falters. Be-
ginning with the time when he and
Albert, as he called his brother, were
children on an Iowa farm. he pass
ed rapidly over their school years,
spent together until he left the hIowa
Agricultural College after two years
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
In Afcrnorians.

IN mmory OF my dear old sainted
mother, who departed this life two
years ago. January IL, 1916:
dearest Mother. thou hast left us,
And we thy loss deeply feel,
but Us God who hath berett u.s.,
lie can all our sorrows heal
w. II. ISHAM AND FAMILY
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12

Washington, Jan. Mrs, Gertruda
Young widow Of Private Riley Young
one Of the Colored soldiers recently
executed, has written the Nationa,
Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee
asking for help Because those men
died for the race. and because tho
late Sergeant Baltimore met his
tragic fate as n result OF defending
q Colored woman against insult, the
committee anxious that the race re.
spond quickly to the appeal for funds
to enable 1t to begin relief work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
A USEFUL INVENTION.

MT. William Noel Johnson Of Min
leuosa Manitoba, Canada. has in
vented most useful devise known
as vehicle license number exhibit
tor: lt Keeps the license number
panty disnlyed nd is 80 arranged
as TO be of no Inconvenience when
not IN actual use. The patent is for
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
RESIGNED.

Row. w. II. Stokes wishes the
public to know that he is no longer
connected with Tho Smallwood Me-
mortal Institute, Claremont, w.,
having rendered his resignation as
a member of tho Board Of Trustees of
tho Smallwood Memorial Institute
last month. .,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Evans, of Lynch.
1urg, Virginia, announce the mar
riago Of their daughter, Natalie Bat
tice to Mr. James D. Robinson. Decem
Der 81, 1917. at Richmond, Va. Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson will reside at SIG
Soath Adams Street, Petersburg, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
In Nfelnorlann.

Now York. N. Y, January 2.-Tn
loving memory OF my dear aunt, Mrs
Jennie Hawkins Johnson, who died
January 2, 1917, 1880 A. NJ. I often
think Of her, so dear, deep within
my heart. But,
Thou art gone, my precious darling,
Never more canst thou return.
Thou shall sleep peaceful slumber
IT'LL the Resurrection Morn;
Then beyond this vale Of sorrow,
Well awake from every care;
In city bright eternal,
And It's joys we'll ever share.
We shall meet to part, no never,
Bye and bye,
In that homo beyond tho sky.
BY her niece,
CARRIE B. MONTAGUE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12
Eureka Company Meeting.

The annual election of the officers
OF Eureka Company. No. 1, U. r.
X. Of P. will take place at it's reg
ular meeting Thursday night, Jan
nary II. All officers and Sir knights
are requested to be present.
BY order of Capt George l.. Branch
company commander. y
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12

%ss%s -
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
State Corporation sc Commission
Richmond, December 49, 1917.
J. Thomas Hewin Attorney flaw.
613-A North End Street
Richmond, Virginia,
Dear Sir: <f'347~rE8s
This Is to acknowledge recent of
your letter Of December the 22nd,
and to advise you that the matter Is
being brought to the attention of tho
Commission.
Very truly yours.
r. II. WILSON,
Clerk Of the Commission
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Department of tho
State Corporation Commission
Richmond, Dec 20, 1917. eec-r.
Mr.. j. Thomas Howin,
CHA North End Street,
Richmond, Virginia.
Dear Sir:
| beg to. acknowledge receipt OF
your letter Of the 22nd instant with
reference to alleged discourteous
treatment accorded four colored pas
songers on the Lynchburg and Dur
ham Line OF the Norfolk and Western
Railway. Saturday. Dec. 18th, 1917.
This matter will at once be taken
up with the management OF tho Rail-
way Company and you will be fur
Their advised as early as possible.
Yours truly,
WAN. IN. RHEA,
Commissioner
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12

Mrs. ]. r.. Noble Of Rutland, Yer
mont Is in the city.
Miss India Shelton, of SIC North
Adams street 10 indisposed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-01-12

paid his brother Monday night, and
that Immediately thereafter his broth
or announced his intended departure
at once for Cheyenne, Wyo.
Three days after the doctors arrest
Sunday October 20, judge Chamber.
lain's body, dismembered and cccapi.
lated was found buried under posts
OF fence In tho yard of DR., Chamber
la1n's home. Subsequent search dis
closed tho judges watch and strong
box secreted in the, attic of that
home. A bloodstained.t2s.g and an over
all jacket upon, which Mas sticking
little burr, called "beggar louse''
covered with blood, and n tiny speck
OF flesh wero also discovered in an
out building. Bloodstains were found
on tho floor and stairway.
Those discoveries led to the theory
that the doctor had killed his broth
or whom he went to pay the note,
brought tho body to his own homo.
and there carved and disarticulated It
as 1t was found. 1t was on this tho.
DRY that the State worked for convic
ton or tho accused. The elimination
or that work camo IN the lifo SEN
tence this morning pronounced.
COUNSEL HAVE WORKED
HARD FOR HIS ACQUITTAL.
DR.. Chamberlain's counsel, James
G. Page and Conway r.. Snds work
cd hard for his acquitta,. It Is not
probable that moro earnest work was
ever dono for an accused murderer
IN Virginia. They worked on tho the
DRY that SOME other person had done
tho murder and left only evidence
that would point to the accused as
tho guilty man. They aroused doubt
IN tho minds Of many and probably
saved the doctor from the electric
chair.
The State was never fairer to an
accused man than 1T has been with
DR.: Chamberlain. David Fl. Leake.
acting COMMUNICATING attorney and
MS associates showed the defenso
every courtesy and permitted II 70
introduce any evidence It desired
without objection. So impressed was
Mrs. Clara AFFORD the doctors
daughter, with the fairness of Mr..
leake that she shook his hand at tho
conclusion Of his argument Monday
afternoon. Even the terrific Wenden-
pnrg was moved to pity sometimes
during tho trial and refrained from
pressing the case unnecessarily
hard.