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The Robesonian., 1918-07-22
CHAPTER XVI.
Battery D 238.:

SoeASty = zoo.
The day after this I received the
glad tidings that I would OCCUPY the
machine gunners' dugout right near
the advanced artillery observation
post. This dugout was a roomy affair,
dry as tinder, and real cots in II.
These cots had been made by the
Il. Els who had previously occupied
the dugout. 1 was the first to enter
and promptly made a signboard with
my name and number on it and sus-
pended it from the foot of the most
comfortable cot therein.
In the trenches it is always ssfirst
come, first served" and this is lived
up to by all.
Two r. F. A. men (Royal Field ar
t1llery) from the nearby observation
post were allowed the privilege Of
stopping in this dugout when off duty.
One Of these men, Bombardier Will
son by name, who belonged to Bat
terry D 238, seemed to take a liking
to me, and returned this feeling.
In two days time we were pretty
chummy, and he told me how his bat
terry in the early days of the war had
put over a stunt on Old Pepper, and
had gotten away with it.
will endeaver to give the story as
far as memory will permit in his own
| words:
Il came out with the first expedi-
tionary force, and, like all the rest,
thought we would have the enemy
licked in Jig time, and be able to eat
| Christmas dinner at home. Well. so
far, l have eaten two Christmas din
ners In the trenches, and am liable to
eat TWO more, the way things are
pointing. That is, if Fritz don't dron
a withholding on me, and send me to
Blighty. Sometimes wish I would
get hit because it's no great picnic
out here, and twenty-five months Of II
makes you fed up.
Its fairly cushy now compared to
what it used to be, although admit
thls trench is trifle rough. Now
we send over five shells to their ono
We are getting our own back. hut n
the early days it was different. Thaf
you had to take everything without
reply. In fact, we would get twent,
shells IN return for every one we sem
over. Fritz seemed to enjoy it. bu1
we British didn't; we were the suf
ferers. Just one casualty after an
other. Sometimes whole platoon.
would disappear, especially when /,
Jack Johnson plunked into the,,
middle. 1t got so bad that a fellow
when writing home, wouldn't ask fo
any cigarettes to be sent out hecaue,
he was afraid he wouldn't be there t,
receive them.
AFTER the drive to Paris was turnet
; back, trench warfare started. Ou
general grabbed map, drew a penci
across 1t, and said, Dig here The,
The Robesonian., 1918-07-22

AS so"'. - 1t vas Car.k. Wheeler and
/ crawled to our post which was about
, halfway between tie lines. It was
r. ming hNcketfU!s, the ground was q
5ea OF sticky mud and clung to US like
glue.
! We took turns in listening with our
ears to the ground. I would listen for
twenty minutes while Wheeler would
be on the qui vive for German patrols.
We each wore a wristwatch, and be-
! lieve me, neither one of US did over
, twenty minutes. The rain soaked us
! to the skin and our ears were full of
| mud.
Every few minutes a bullet would
crack overhead or machine gun would
traverse back and forth.
Then all firing suddenly ceased. ]
whispered to Wheeler, Keep your eye
skinned, mate; most likely Fritz has
patrol out-that's why the Boches
have stopped firing"
We were each armed with rifle and
bayonet and three Mills bombs to be
used for defense only.
I had my ear to the ground. All of
a sudden I heard faint, dull thuds.
In low but excited voice I whispered
to Wheeler, II think they are mining,
listen"
He put his ear to the ground and
in an unsteady voice spoke into my
ear:
"Yank, that's a patrol and it's head
ing our way. For Gods sake keep
STILL"
was as still as mouse and was
scared stiff.
Hardly breathing and with eyes try
ing to pierce the inky blackness, we
waited. I would have given a thou
sand pounds to have been safely in
my dugout.
Then we plainly heard footsteps and
our hearts stood still.
A dark form suddenly 1oomed up In
front of me; it looked as big as the
Woolworth building. I Gould hear
the blood rushing through my veins
and it sounded as loud as Niagara
falls.
roTIuS seemed 10 emerge from the
darkness. There were seven Of them
in all. Tried ID wish them away. 1
never wished harder in my life. They
muttered few words in German and
melted into the blackness. I didn't
stop Wishing either.
All Of sudden we heard q stumble,
muddy splash, and muttered "Don-
ner und Bitten" One Of the Boches
had tumbled into shell hole. Neither
of us laughed. At that time-it didn't
strike us as funny.
About twenty minutes after the Ger.
mans had disappeared something from
the rear grabbed me by the foot. I
nearly tainted with fright. Then a
welcome whisper In a cockney accent.
Il s'y, myte, we've come to relieve
you"
Wheeler and I crawled back to our
trench; we looked like wet hens and
felt worse. After swig Of rum we
were soon fast asleep on the fire step
In our wet clothes.
The next morning Iswas as stiff as
poker and every joint ached like
bad tooth, but was still alive, so It
did not matter.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-22
lover the Top"
Bv An American Soldier
Who Went
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY
Machine Gunner Sesotng In France
(Copynsht, l9l7. by Arthur Guy Hmpsyl
CHAPTER XIV.
Itstenino Post.

Listening Post.
1t was six in the morning when we
arrived at our rest billets, and we were
allowed to sleep until noon; that Is,
II we wanted to go without our break
fast. For sixteen days we remained
The Robesonian., 1918-07-22
NOTICE OF ADMINISTp.TIoX

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS.
Having qualified as executor OF Arderson
k1nlaw, deceased, late OF Robeson COUNTY \
T., this is to notify all persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased 10 exhibit
them to the undersigned on or before the Z.ta
day of June, 1919, or this notice will be plead-
ed III bar of their recovery.
A persons indebted 10 said estate will please
make immediate payment to the Undersigned
executor.
This the 22nd day of June, 1913
ARCHIE MAC KINLA".
Executor of Anderson Kinlaw. deceased
Robert E. Lee
Attorney for executor. 6 "a Mon'.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-22
A 100 Per Cent Amer;c,n

"hiteville News Reporter
AS MI Manly Barefoot Of Hsn.
oOro was driving up to ,WiIso- --'''-s- 4-,
Iuggle's warehouse this mo,,.:r.'-' ''''
load of the weed" some ,or,.
Ladies stopped him ana as,ed g.
donation of tobacco for the Pa ~.
sure" he replied, 'help vopr.a,s
I've got two boys in France tr.o = =.
camp, and another one to leave ~
gay. At his entreaties the vonr~ iU5
laoles TOOK a generous share Of =,
load. Later he insisted on them -
ing more. All of the tobacco r, coI;enr .a.
ed for the Red Cross was sold on Wa :
son q Tuggle's floor this n7orn;ra ~
netting over $10O for the cause
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES sAIF or -
Under and by virtue of the nou1a- LAND
contained in that deed of trust er.,,,,'s 'ar as
3. w. Lowrie and wife Flora LoW-i. :. o'
Undersigned Trustee. dated January 2atb l.IE
DEEDS OF Robson County North Csroj;1a u
Dook 80 at page 285. default having ba.ar q .
IN tne payment of the debt secured .ton.Il n.dle
ana az the request of The Hammond Comm,
sH- eAih u part 10 said deed of .r,.
and the person entitled to the n1a,o.. o- IL PSI
on on tS sa,d debt the undersigned Trustee will dI
az tne court house door of Roba,o1 c,.,.,
North Carolina, at IL O'Clock. noon on O',hg' MI
gay, the 5th day of August. 1878, sell to t.s
n.gnest bidder, for cash. at pubic auc.io,
the following described piece. parcel. o- trs.
OF land, situate. lying and being in the cour,
OF Robeson. State of North Caroi5a ari
IN the town of Pembroke and being ali of
lot No six 90 in Block *" of the SAID togr
OF Pembroke. North Carolina, as shown ~
a blue print of the town of Pembroke, North
carolina, depot on the Atlantic Coast In
Railroad being the same decided bv the F.
Carolina Land and improvement Co. a CT.
poratlon OF the said State, with is priacinai
off1ce at Wilmington, N. c., to w. B Coonar
Nay 22, 1914, and the same conveyed lr saj
'" 3 Cooper and wife. A G. Cooper to t3e
1915. ST.
Terms of sale: Cash
Time of sale: IL O'Clock Noon August 9Th.
1918.
This July 1st, 1918
8 4 Mon. E. H. GIBSON. Trustee
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04
NOTICE.

I have in pound two heifers about three years old; one red roan, mark cd crop off the right, swallow fork in left: has horns; no visible brands. One yellow, marked smooth crop off the left, crop and split in the right: some white on belly and has horns. Any one who has lost stock answering this description, please notify or call and see w. M. Mosley, Marshal, Tuckerman, Ark. 268d10t 49w2t
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04
nHA<~%>>Ac >~~ %e
HERE AND THERE

For Rent-Rooms for light house keeping, 519 Walnut St. 26Sdtf. M. German left Sunday night for St. Louis to buy his spring goods.
 For Rent-Furnished rooms. Ap- ply after 6:3O Phone No. 356. 77dS
 R. J. Huguley went to Batesville this morning on business for the day.
 Hen and chic feed, ground oyster shell.-Bowen' Cash Store. 276d6 Graham, whole wheat flour, grits and flake hominy --Bowen's Cash Store. 276d6 Miss Matte Williams returned this .norning from spending Sunday with Miss Alice Cathey at Jacksonport.
 Mrs. Jessie Pinnell returned Sun day afternoon from ten days visit with her mother at Walnut Ridge.
 Drayage of all kinds handled promptly. Phone No. 10. Ches- Ter Robinson. 13-dtf. Let us bid on your second han furniture. Hayden Holloway Furni- ture Company. 27Od1mo
 Fred R. Suits spent Friday and Saturday at Walnut Ridge in the in- terest of the War Savings Stamp work.
 Mrs. Otto M. Bowen and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, returned from St. Louis Sunday morning, where they have been for several days.
 Lieut.. Eugene Wallace arrived on Saturday night from Camp Stanley, San Antonio, and will visit homefolks and friends during ten days fur tough.
 Mrs. Will s. Campbell and her mo- ther and sister, Mrs. L. B. Jackson and Miss Lula Jackson are guests of Mrs. H. c. Tipton at Batesville for a few days.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Mrs. Kate Hurt was very much better today.
 Knox mends shoes cheap. III Walnut street. dtf.
 Mrs. Marion Dickens is improving from quite an illness of several days.
 For Sale-Fine Jersey COW and calf. Inquire at this office. 276d3
 Mrs. Hubert Holms, of Batesville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. B. Avera.
 Mrs. E. R. Beane returned home to Russell Sunday evening after a few days spent with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. McHugh.
 Fancy country meal and sweet po- tatoes. -Wingo Bros, corner Third and Beech streets. 1IouoC. Arthur Fels of Kansas City, for merly of this city, is spending the day in Newport on business, and greeting his many friends
 Mrs Charles E. Hipolite left this afternoon for Cotton Plant for visit until Wednesday. Her mother, Mrs. Augusta J. Lynch, has just returned from delightful trip since the holi- days through Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. Lockard Randy, of Tuckerman, are here with their two months -old-baby daughter for treat ment. The baby has been very i'll for several days, but was thought to be some better this morning.
 A. l.. Johnson, of Hope, on his re- turn from St. Louis markets, stopped OH ISI0 dtfu cpCllo hooCNiN0S WhSAA nay daughter, Mrs. Lon L. Campbell. Mrs. Belle Grant has returned from visit with Mrs. M. B. Williams at Jacksonport.
 P. H. Van Dyke, dealer in Dodge Brothers, Buick and Hudson automo- piles, reports the recent sale of Hud- sons Super Six phaetons to Mrs. c. F. Dean and c. R. Pate, Dodge Brothers touring car to J. L. Bevens, Judge E. L. Boyce, Herbert Hurley and James Hogan, four cylinder D. passenger Buick touring car to J. H. Hitchcock of Tuckerman, six cylinder Buick car to J. R. Smith of Oil Trough, two used Ford cars to Tom Simpson of Batesville and one Ford touring car to s. Simpson of Tupelo.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04
LOST.

Mud chain for Republic truck. Re turn and get reward-Hayden X Holloway Fur. Go. 73d6t 6lwlt
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04
NOTICE.

We will not sell any pork on Sat urdays until after p. m. to be used Sunday.
 276d3t Fixes Meat Market.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Found-Bunch of keys. Call at this office.
 Miss Fannie Smith spent Sunday with cousin at Batesville.
 Mrs. Eva Shoffner was here from Shoffner today on business.
 Adrien Balmaz returned to school at Little Rock Sunday afternoon.
 We buy and sell second hand furni- ture. = Hayden-H Holloway Furniture Co. 270d1mo.
 Miss Alma Morgan returned Sun day from three weeks stay at Hot Springs
 Gus Seawell, of Melville, was here Saturday night, returning from Lit tie Rock.
 Postmaster Sam Deener, of Bates vile, visited our city Sunday, the guest of George R Hays.
 T. F. Shell and ". H. Dennison were down from Cushman Sunday and reg istered at the Hazel hotel.
 Wanted Industrious 16-year-old boy to learn to run presses. Good wages to begin. Apply at this office.
 Mrs. D. Luster and Miss Lillie Howard of Batesville spent Sunday with Mrs. Van Walton on Laurel street.
 Mrs. R. M. Jernigan and children of Rector were here Sunday, going to Batesville and Mobley to visit rela- tives.
 Earl Wishon, who has been very ill with inflammatory rheumatism for two weeks, was thought to be little better today.
 Miss Sallie Crow, of Little Rock, was through here Sunday, enroute to Batesville to visit her sister, Mrs. J. H. Kennerly.
 John Hencke returned this morn ing from Jonesboro, where he was called last week by the death of brother-in-law.
 Mrs. J. T. Wynne left on No. this afternoon for Greenville, Miss, con cluding a short visit to her brother of this city, Capt. T. l.. Kinman.
 Mrs. w. L. Nelligan arrived from St. Louis Sunday afternoon on No. 3 and is the guest of her sister and brother, Mrs. Claude M. Erwin and o. D. Watson.
 Mrs. Charles Walton returned Sun- day from Camp Beauregard, where she was called by the illness of her brother, who was operated on for ap- nendicitis, and whom she left very much improved.
 MT. and Mrs. John w Stayton have returned from a several days visit to Little Rock. Mrs. Stayton has been appointed vice-chairman of the war savings stamps wolk for Jackson county and will begin planning her work and appointing her committees soon. her work being in the woman's department.
 Mrs. Amos Huff returned Sunday afternoon from Illinois; having been called to the bedside of a sister, who is improving slowly
 A message this morning from St. Louis to Chas. G. Henry announced the death at an early hour this morning of Herman Bernstein. The funeral will be held Tuesday morn ing. MT. Bernstein was one of New ports pioneer merchants, and later was in the hotel business. About two years ago the family moved to St. Louis and have many friends in this city who regret to learn of MT. Bornstein's death. A wife and four daughters survive shina, including Mrs. Joseph M. Berger of Moberly, MT Nr NT- xNTo;e1 or1 Mice Mil
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight partly cloudy, warmer; Tuesday cloudy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Mrs. Charles Walton returned Sun day from Camp Beauregard, where she was called by the illness of her brother, who was operated on for ap- pendicitis, and whom she left very much improved.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Mrs. w. L. Nelligan arrived from St. Louis Sunday afternoon on No. 3 and is the guest of her sister and brother, Mrs. Claude M. Erwin and o. D. Watson.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Mrs. Will s. Campbell and her mo- ther and sister, Mrs. L. B. Jackson and Miss Lula Jackson are guests of Mrs. H. c. Tipton at Batesville for a few days.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Mrs E. R. Beane returned home to Russell Sunday evening after few days spent with her daughter Mrs. J. H. McHugh.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Miss sallie Crow, of Little Rock, was through here Sunday, enroute to Batesville to visit her sister, Mrs. J. H. Kennerly.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Earl Wishon, who has been very ill with inflammatory rheumatism for two weeks, was thought to be a little better today.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

Miss Matte Williams returned this .,norning from spending Sunday with Miss Alice Cathey at Jacksonport.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-04

John Hencke returned this morn ing from Jonesboro, where he was called last week by the death of brother-in-l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
STATEN ISLAND
CRUSADE AGAINST DOGS
BEGUN ON STATEN ISLAND
Several Persons Hailed Before the
Court and Dogs Taken by
Health Authorities

TOTTENvILLE, July 12:-Police
attached to the Department of
Health of the borough of Richmond
have begun a crusade to rid the
streets of Staten Island of all un-
muzzled dogs in compliance with the
law. All persons allowing a dog to
run at large on the street without a
muzzle, whether on a leash or not. is
guilty of q misdemeanor, according
to the law, and If caught will be
given q summons to appear in court
to the charge.
This action is being taken by the
health department following many
complaints of people being bitten by
dogs on the street during the past
two weeks.
Twenty persons were hailed before
Magistrate Croak in the first district
court Wednesday and three yester-
day. All were found guilty and were
fined 81 and 81 each, this being heir
first offense. Where the dog has Bit
ten a person the animal is taken in
charge by the Board of Haalth. This
was done in the case of a collie own
ed by Captain Warren Pearse, of
Hopping avenue, that attacked Will
liam G.. Sprague, of Butler avenue,
last Friday while he was walking in
Bentley street. Mr.. Sprague suffered
q severe wound on the right arm and
a good suit of clothes was ruined.
Cards are being put up showing
the kind of wire muzzle that the
health department requires to be
used. The figure eight or strap muz-
zle does not comply with the law. Its
use on dogs while at. large renders
their owner liable to arrest and pun
ishment. Under Section IT of the
sanitary code no unmuZzled dog
shall be permitted to be on any pub
lie highway or In any public park or
place, such as store, restaurant, sta
ton. apartment, halls and yards in
the city Of New York. The law ap-
plies to all dogs. large and small. In
public parks dogs must be leashed as
well as muzzled. All dog owners are
asked to cooperate with the depart
ment of health in its campaign to
wipe out hydrophobia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
STATEN ISLAND TO OBSERVE
BASTILE DAY NEXT SUNDAY
Special Exercises to Be Held with
Luncheon at Hugot's Hotel-At
Madison Square.
| BN Special CorrPSnurdenf

TOTTENVILLE, July 12:-In keep
ing with the spirit of our French and
British allies, who on July 4 through
out France and Great Britain cele-
DRAFTED in an appropriate way the
signing of h Declaration of indie
pendence, there has become apparent
a responsive appreciativeness of the
honor done America in Europe; and
In nearly every large city of the Unit
ed States. on next Sunday. July IA,
exercises of an appropriate charac-
ter will take place, primarily to cele-
pirate n of the initial steps which
took place in France in her progress
toward liberty that means to the
French and to the world at large
much of what Independence Day
means to Americans.
Therefore, as the result of persist
ent agitation, it is proposed that Stat
en- Island (Which has been so con-
spicuous among the boroughs of
Greater New York from a standpoint
of patriotic work) commemorate this
important historical event, not only
because of its Importance as a his
torical day, but because of a desire
10 render every honor to u French
compatriots.
A luncheon has been arranged for
and will be serve at Hugot's, st.
George, on Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The charge will be 81. The
luncheon will be simple in character,
in keeping with the spirit of the
time, and the price charged will, 1t
is hoped. exceed its cost; and such
surplus as remains after payment for
the repast will be turned over to
various agencies which are caring for
blind French soldiers.
1t is hoped that the attendance at
this luncheon will be large. 1t is
an opportunity for an expression of
friendliness toward our allies that
should be regarded as a duty as well
as a pleasure.
Tickets may be obtained at HUI
gots, and will be on sale by those
who are organizing the luncheon.
There will be but three addresses,
and Walter w. Price will act as
chairman of the occasion.
Staten Island members of the Ma
sonic order will join in the big cele-
bration in Madison Square Garden
Sunday night on the occasion of the
French Fourth. District Deputy
Grand Master George w. BATE has
sent out a notice to that effect to all
members on the island to join in cell
ebrating Bastile day on Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
Simple Menus For Hot Weather

coffee. (Wheatless1
Lunch: String beans and new po<
tatoes. oatmeal bread and buttef.
fruit gelatin with cream.
Dinner: Cream Of asparagus, cot
tage cheese and pea loaf, beet salad
coffee, fresh cookies.
WEDNESDAY
breakfast: Blackberries and cream
rice waffles, syrup, coffee.
Lunch: Baked eggs and cheese
spinach, sliced peaches. (Wheatiess. j
Dinneri PURGE of green peas, cora
sticks, roast of mutton, mint sauce
baked potatoes, pineapple salad, cof-
fee.
THURSDAY
breakfast: Asparagus omelet, cof~
fee, fruit. (Wheatless.)
Lunch: Young beets in butter, cot
tage cheees club sandwich, tea.
Dinner, Baked fish with tomato
sauce, triple biscuits, cabbage salad
fruit coffee. (Wheatless.)
FRIDAY.
Breakfast: Oatmeal and cream.
corn mullins, rhubarb sauce, coffee.
Lunch: Cottage cheese potato balls,
tomato sauce, fruit cookies.
Dinner; Mutton stew with fresh
vegetables. baked potatoes, tomato
salad, fruit, coffee.
SATURDAY
Breakfast: Cream Goldfish, boiled
potato, fresh plums, coffee.
Lunch: String beans and corn, cornz
bread, honey, cocoa. (Wheatless.)
Dinner: Cream of tomato soup, corn
sticks, hot potato salad, peas in cream,
barley biscuit, peaches, coffee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
Reduce Meats, Eggs and
Mix; Use More Fruit
And Vegetables

Hot weather meals, the emphasis
placed on simple, cooling foods,
served with extra care for tempting
appearance. are the July housewives
special concern.
Experience and tradition have
taught US that hot weather Is hard
on babies and that in summer they
are especially susceptible to stomach
and intestinal difficulties.
Adults, too, are affected by certain
combinations of weather and food and
1t behooves the family menu maker to
take thought.
The meat ration should be reduced
to the minimum.
Eggs n milk, too, except for chill
dren, may be reduced.
Fruit and vegetables form the bulk
of the diet and should be inspected
to insure cleanliness and proper con-
dition.
Cool, but not over-cold drinks and
desserts take the place of pastry and
fruit should be the usual dessert.
1t is wise to serve at least n hot
food or beverage with each meal.
SUNDAY
Breakfast: Fresh pineapple chunks.
rice and cornmeal griddle cakes.
honey, coffee. (Wheatless.)
Dinner: Chicken pie with rice -four
u dblf DGW RC0S aAA RONoNSSSI AONA
lettuce and green pepper salad, cot
tage cheese dressing, corr sticks, red
raspberry ice cream, barley sponge
cake. (Wheatless.)
Supperi Boiled hominy with cream
and sugar, fruit cup, oatmeal BAN
nocks, tea. (Wheatless.)
MONDAY
Breakfast: Ripe berries, hominy
mullins, syrup, cocoa.
Lunch: Chicken broth with rice and
barley, cucumber and tomato salad,
oatmeal waters. fresh apricots.
(Wheatless.)
Dinner: Clear tomato soup, rye
croutons, baked cauliiower and
cheese, French fried potatoes. cress
and lettuce salad, orange tapioca, cof-
fee.
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Broiled fresh mackeral,
creamed new potatoes. fresh berries,