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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-03-28

numbers of machine guns is typical Of
their methods Of warfare"
The German infantry, the General
adds, had only ore nights normal rest
during five or six days Of battle.
"in battle like this" he remarked,
"thcs infantryr1ar must risk his life not
only once. but continuously from
trench to trench"
In an interview which is published
in the Voiks ZcItung. Of Cologne, Gen.
eraI Won Ludcrdorh says the course Of
the Battle goes exactly as it was
planned. and as II was hoped It would
60 The infantry has completely main
taircd the spirit with which it entered
the war in 1914. and this WI II brin1 fur
Ico1tnpeS on p4pe rmAA nA.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-03-28

South of the Somn1e attacks in the
Roye and NcYon sectors arc expected
to be renewed. pu. French reserves are
approaching"
AMSTERDAM. March ia great
battle has been fought and victory mas
been won. but. nobody can foreaee
what will result from it," said General
Won Ludendorf. chief aide to Field
Marshal Won Hindenourq. in an inter
view with the correspondent at the
front Of the Tages Zeitung Of Berlin.
The General praised the British for
their tenacious resistance and con-
tinued:
The British believed they could
rely on the strength Of machinery.
Tho cnotovrent Of tanks and Grcat
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-03-28
GREAT THRUST
BY TIL: BRITISH
|5 VICTORIOUS
Cavalry Used BY Field Mar
shall Haig in Strong
Counter Attack.

OTTAWA, March 27.--Brtish cavalry
has been III action and has achieved
brilliant victory, according 70 dis
patch from the Renter correspondent
at British headquarters, received here
tonight. The message said no details
OF the action had been given.
although tho enemy Is continuing
to thrust hard along practically the
whole front" the dispatch added, the
tendency OF Tie straGEle is setting
steadily south;rards and consequently
the Trench ar2 bearing 4 growing
snare.
"Throughout the SoT',nc area yester-
day our aLrmeu badly lnaulcd the one
my. very tcw Gircraft GUNS have yet
been moved fcrrard by the enemy,
while his airmcn arc so ruthlessly
cu,nbcd out nf the skies that they arc
little disposed TO Join IL combat"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-03-28
WON HINDENBURG MAY NOT BE IN ACTIVE
COMMAND OF THE ENEMY IN GREAT BAT TIE

the forces battle
Field
Hndenburg
ludendorh
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-03-28
TvE wEATTER.

WASHINGTON, March 2T.~-Tnrecast:
West virginia and Western Pennsyl-
rania-Fair Thursday and Friday. little
change in temperature.
Ohio--Fair, slightly warmer Thurs
day; Friday fair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-03-28
COUNTER ATTACK ONT WAY
pccted to Deliver Mighty Blow Against the Germans

Amy Mighty Blow Against the GERMAN
entry -
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Fair Thursday and Friday, Little
Change in Temperature.
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THE INTELLIGENCER
Largest Morning Paper .
Circulation in West Virginia
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
PLAN FIFTH LOAN.

Long before the Fourth Liberty Loan
figures were counted up or the honor
flags distributed. or the money paid in.
have been started az the
Treasury for the Fifth Liberty Loan.
The date has not been determined
NOR Tie amount nor amy other features
Tile only certain knowledge Is tiiac
There. viii be another. and that a. pfoh-
.,l,lv will cump ia the spring 81 1918
la March or April Whether present
German mnneuvers for peace are SUE
.-.-sfth or not. the government by that
time viii need more billions 10 pay
sac. war costs. which can decrease ONLY
gradually. even IL cessation 81 military
effort should come. Within ie"
months. the treasury VIII again ne -
suing new certificates of indebtedness
as "a means OF financing itself, and by
next spring the accumulated billions
of these must be redeemed Out oi pro-
ceeds from the sale of more bonds.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
CRVTCiTFIELD ITEMS.

Felix Elbert Elliott who was re-
ported missing in action in France in
IultN.ld who later waS reported So
rerelv wounded IS spending q thirty
aav furloueh with ii- parents. Mr.. ami
Mrs Rolesf D.. Elliott. lie fought four
day~ without single meal. and at an-
other time. was - near starved that
d.. paid 81 for sune eggs. which lee
sags sawed his life Albert Wright
and Mrs Es~ie Brsyn drove 90 Fulton
Monday and were usiited in nnrriage.
fhe Rev r. e. Adams saying the Sa-
cred ceremony Mrs. Guy L Bclicw -
iu receipt 81 q letter from her husband
samei. here iu France. dated October
Ifi he states that he IS wei AMI ~
doing nicely IIe landed iu England
slaeilN two months ago from the day
d. faff his home Mrs Cecil frrtdeu
Ia. been very 800 of Influenza and pneu-
muua m Jackson. Tenn Mrs jnha
Kimhfu Mrs Porter Lewis. Mr. ami
AIRS Gilbert Phillips Walter aud VIII
lie Himbro, haAe been with her Tor
fbe pa~i ten DAYS Airs. Ben toN. VII"
sustained q broken arm recently, ~
Getting along nicely Mr. and Mrs H.
n Love are go receipt of % letter from
their SON. Reecher. who Is IN France
lie first wrote from England. The
rhai. family of Mrs. Srusett has
been very iu Of influenza, tout Is re-
ported some batter.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
ELECTION OFFICERS.

Among the election officers for obiol
county. the following have been named
for the northwest part of the county.
woodland Mills: officer, r. IT, Pru-
eft: Judges l.. Il. Holiday, John Hell
ley. Elwood logan; Clerks, W Il
Noah. Gus Prather.
CLAYTON: officer ID. -. Kirk.
Judges. A. o. Mcdaniel. J. II. Grooms.
Il. 4. Ward /: Clerks. l. c. Edwards, &.
y Hawkins
CRYSTAL. Officer. !. r. kersey
Judges +. L. Williams II. A. Bum
NOUS. 5. W. Edwards; Clerks. l.. j.
Kersey, Dock Hawkins.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
MORE STEAMERS.
Contracts Awarded For Steamers by
the Government.

Contracts we're awarded Thursday
lYv the railroad administration for six
towing steamers and 40 steel barge>s
for use GA the Mississippi and Black
Warrior rivers The total price was
sG.I TUmo and deliveries are 10 begin
within two menfh~ after steel - re-
ceired be Tire builders. and 20 continue
for twelve months after that Time
Four 81 th. steamers are 90 Dc ~ the
tunnel screw type 2e0 feet long and
40 feet Wide with % draft of six feet.
while the other two win be- stern wheel
vessels 2lG feet long. - feet broad
aua with q draft ~ 40 feet. The barees
win have 81 carrying capacity 81 900
tous each in eight feef al water
These ARE The first Steamers ami
laracs ordered hy Tie Railroad admin
i-fraiinn for the Mississippi Warrior
project. which are designed 90 relieve
d. iiroais If part of the carrying bur
don iu the middle west AHA the SOUTH
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
BLOWING THEIR COIN.

The Republican State Committee
has expended IN the campaign so Tar,
according 10 its statement filed witt
Secretary of State James T. Lewis
=. 500 T3 as follows:
Advertising. Sl.2fT.4S; clerical hire.
81 1924: travelling. Sl.421.iJ; postage
- 4S33S: printing, S305-53; office eN-
peuSeS. SIG3.I5: telephone. Sill, head
quarters. S5Ol 1G; registration, $41o;
taxfs. $500.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31

When you need clothes or other wear
ing apparel YOU naturally want good ones.
That is how every man feels about it.
Sometimes-the good things come high
they're not within reach of every man
oft-times however it is entirely question OF
knowing where to buy to make your dollar
count and go the limit.
Those who buy here regularly know
the quality of merchandise we carry; know
the wide-awake and up to the minute styles
feel the spirit of this store-the aim 10
constant betterment-to become more es-
sential institution 10 the public K serves
now and will continue to serve in the future
1t is the duty of every merchant to
keep prices down 10 the lowest possible level
Ii is his duty TO cooperate with the public
in these times OF thrift.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31

The people are being prohibited nv
ordinance ia many towns from burning
leaves during the influenza epidemic
Hickman people should be loyal enough
not to do IL. in the absence OF town
law that prevents A.
At the request of the California
State Board of Health, the city OF san
Francisco has ordered that every per-
son appearing on the streets must
wear a ~fiu'' mask or be subject 10 a
nne of from 50 TO 500
Mrs. Callie Whipple, widow or tbs
late Jas. III. Whipple, many years ago
a well known citizen OF Union City,
died at Union City on Tuesday morning
October -. after an illness OF few
days only Of pneumonia
n. g Elliott writes that lac has
new boy at his home in Settled, Ala.
The youngster arrived October 5fh-4
and was named Il. - Jr.
For Sale: Duroc Pigs. 9 months
old. for $2U.-Paui Choate- 1p
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
Clothing values truly exceptional
under these War Conditions

Our lines Of mems clothing enjoy nat
ional regulations for quality and value.
Stvleplus SIS and $50 for suits. SIS.
Frat" STYLES $50 and SIS for ovcrcoats. Tor
Frat" STYLES $50 and SIS for overcoats,
clothes for boys o TO Is.
Each an exceptional value at the price.
These manufacturers are going to be IN
business when the war is over-are going
to have a bigger following than now, be
cause OF what they're doing for you today
We also have provided amply OF the
newest things in hats, shoes, shirts, under
wear and other furnishings-all OF standard
names and dependable quality at reasonable
prices.
We want YOU to come in-bring your
friends along and see whether our merchan-
disc, prices and service are what we claim
they are.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1918-10-31
BRING HOME DEAD.

All American dead i'm France Will
be brought home after the close Of the
war. according To orders given the
army ehaplains Friday. The grave
registration bureau has been working
with this in view, hut nothing definite
regarding the future disposition OF the
dead was known until Instructions
went to the chaplains from Washing
f4n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

H. karesh, w. Max Walker, j.. o.
Barnes.
All of these are good straight bus
mess men whose names rank high as
to standing and ability. The banks
president, S. w. Copeland. has had
business experience and success
which makes him we'll fitted to serve
tie bank as it's chief executive Off
Ger, and the institution is proud to
have him connected with il. Mr..
Copeland is at the head of several
business institutions besides owning
and operating a large plantation in
this section.
The cashier, Mr.. W. Max Walker,
needs no special introduction to the
people. His record as a banker has
been inc of success and his pleasing
personality together with the cour-
tesy accorded all customers of the
bank has characterized this bank as
a pleasant place to do business. The
bank stands ready to render assis-
lance to those in need upon a sound
business basis.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

instructed to give courteous treat
ment to all and special privileges to
none. His business has been built
up on one method alone, and that is
treat every customer alike, and live
and let live prices prevail on all ar
ticles handled by him. The photo
graph shown with this article is the
interior of this store and gives the
reader some idea of the neatness and
attractiveness of this store that is be-
ing conducted in Ehrhardt by E. p.
Copeland. He is deserving Of the pat
ronage he is now enjoying and we
predict for him a bright future with
the methods he is now employing to
satisfy his customers.
The present business was estab-
lished in 1913 and has steadily grown
since its conception until today it is
easily n of the leaders in town.
Native meats only are handled by Mr..
Copeland, and YOU are assured of a
choice cut when ordering from him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

that honesty is the best poll
cy" and strictly adhere to this prin-
ciple. They are supplying the peo-
pie with a line Of general merchan-
disc, including dry goods, notions.
Star Brand shoes, hats, groceries, &.
& J. Auto Tires, etc. Their stock is
kept clean and fresh and orders r
promptly filled and cared for in a
manner that can but show the ap-
probation of the owners l.. NJ.
HERS & Son are located in the heart
of the business section of Ehrhardt
and with this, together with their live
wide-awake progressive spirit, there
is no wonder that they are making
a success. They are pushers
in business affairs of the city and
are alive to public interests and are
willing to shoulder their part of the
burden in making Ehrhardt grow and
become a leader in the county.
Mr.. 4. J. HERS, the manager, is
a sterling business man who thor
oughly understands the mercantile
business and this is the reason of his
exceptional success.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

engage in the mercantile business.
He is one of the largest farmers in
this section, having this year under
cultivation 300 acres in cotton, 200
in corn, and 100 in grain. Mr.. Kirk
land is II of the best farmers in
this section. His idea is to plant
more grain. not only to build up the
land, but in order to feed the nation
and our Allies. Mr.. kirkland is a
large dealer in cotton, having been
II Of the leaders to put the Ehr-
hardt cotton market abreast of any
point in the county. or State, for
that matter. In this connection, this
paper is pleased to give Ehrhardt
the credit for having one of the best
cotton markets in the State, and
much credit is due Mr.. Kirkland for
his efforts along this line. He is a
firm believer in and booster for Ehr-
hardts merits. and cheerfully invites
homeSeekerS in his midst.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
j. M. KIRKLAND
One Of the Largest Merchants and
Cotton Buyers of Ehrhardt.

The business of j. VI. Kirkland &
Co. was established in 1913 and was
operated under that name until 1917
when Mr.. Kirkland bought the entire
interest of the business and since
that time has been proprietor of the
business now known in Ehrhardt as
j.. VI. Kirkland. The store carries
a general line of merchandise, farm
ing implements, hardware, furniture,
collins and baskets, as we'll as gro
ceries and other farm supplies.
Mr.. kirkland is a native of this
section, having been raised about II
miles from Ehrhardt in the Buford
Bridge section. where he resided un-
til he moved to Ehrhardt in 1910, to
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
L. M. HERS & SON.
Dealers in General Merchandise,
PIOduce BuOght and Sold.

1t is with pleasure that We refer
our readers to the we'll conducted
general merchandise store of l.. NJ.
HERS & Son at Ehrhardt. This firm
is representative OF the merchants
we have in Bamberg co~unty--ones
that are doing their bit towards
making this county II of the lead
ers in the State. l.. VI. HERS & Son
established their business in Ehr-
hardt July 10. 1915. Since the es-
adjustment of this tirm they have
built up a business that is giving the
people what they want at honest
prices. Their motto is W have the
goods: We have the prices; we have
the ability and We fear no competi-
tor. " This is one OF the rea-
sons why they are meeting with
such splendid success. This
firm believes in the old adage
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

personal touch with conditions here
in and around this seat of operations.
The plant gives employment to over
80 people and has a local payroll of
100000 per month, and has
enough timber already bought to last
the mill over three years steady run
ming. They are now shipping two
cars weekly. and is sold to Northern
markets. This plant means much to
the people of this section and should
be given every encouragement posi-
bic, as manufacturing plants Of this
kind go to make a town grow, and
this plant is playing its part towards
this end.
The mill manufactures barrel
heads and has a capacity of $500
sets per day. Since the Masseys have
taken charge, the mill has been put
on a firm working basis.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
FARMERS & MER-
CHANTS BANK,
\ Strong and Progressive Banking
Institution of This County.

The Farmers & Merchants Bank,
of Ehrhardt. like her other business
enterprises, is noted for it's sound,
yet conservative, management, and
commands the entire confidence of
the business men and capitalists. One
of the popular institutions of the
county is the Farmers & Merchants
Bank. which was organized in 1908.
The executive officers are: S. w.
Copeland, president: J. H. Roberts,
NJ. d.. vice president: w. Max Wal
ker, cashier; Sam Mace, G. B. Fox,
assistant cashiers. The board of direc-
tors is as follows: D. NJ. Smith, D. P.
Smith. J. WINS. Carter, j. H. A. Car
ter, S. w. Copeland. j. H. Roberts,
NJ. d., G. B. Clayton. J. e. Mcmillan,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
E. P. COPELAND.
One of the incest and CleaneSt Gro
Gerry Houses i'm Ehrhardt.

If you have never traded with E.
p. Copeland, then you are the loser,
for he has one of the newest and
best stocked grocery stores in the
county. His place of business is sit
uated in one of the best business
houses in Ehrhardt; is clean, neat
and sanitary, and is equipped with
the latest improved show cases and
store machinery for the convenience
of his patrons. He carries a COM
plete line of groceries, staple and
fancy, soft drinks, %tobaccos, fresh
and sailed meats, fruits and vegeta-
bles in season. If it is in town it is
to be found at this store. This is a
motto laid down by Mr.. Copeland and
is strictly adhered to. His clerk is
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
Bibbs Heading Mill Co.
Ehrhardt'S Manufacturing Plant Does
Much Good for the Community.

This heading factory a establish
ed in Ehrhardt several years ago, but
was run by local people until April
of this year when it was bought by
the Massey Manufacturing Co., of
Macon, Ga, one of the largest man.
ufacturing concerns in the South.
This firm owns four large heading
mills, besides numbers of brick and
tile plants. The local plant is under
the direct supervision of Mr.. A. j.
Leary, the local manager, and Mr..
D. McLead, the superintendent. How
ever Mr.. Massey makes visits to the
plant every week in order to get in
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
Exterior S. W. Copeland's Store.

and farm machinery of all kinds is
carried in this department. The dry
goods side is also stocked full of
seasonable merchandise. The gro
Gerry department is kept to the top
notch with staple and fancy grocer
les, and your business is catered to
with the one big idea of making a
lasting customer of the store. Mr..
Copeland is one of Ehrhardt's lead
ing business men. He is president
of the Farmers & Merchants Bank
and director in several other bust
ness enterprises, a large farmer and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

day he has one of the largest bust
nesses in Bamberg county. The cuts
here show the two interiors of his
store, and the outside. His building
is one of the finest in the county and
is a credit to Ehrhardt. The stocks
carried by Mr.. Copeland are the larg-
est in the town and the store is
stocked with the finest and best class
of goods to be found. Hardware is
one of the main lines carried. A
complete department is devoted to
the sale of this line, and a large show
ing is made in the line of wagons,
buggies, harness, moving machines,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10

one of the leading cotton buyers of
the county. Mr.. Copeland has been
a leading factor in bringing the To-
cal cotton market up to its present
high standing. He is ever working
for the betterment of the town and
community and has built for himself
a monument in the business world
that will stand for many a year. He
is a tower in the business life of the
county and has always been found
s%houldering his part of the burden
to help further the interests of the
good old town Of Ehrhardt and the
county generally.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-10-10
S. w.
One of the Largest General Merchan-
disc Enterprises of Ehrhardt.

The name of S. w. Copeland has
been linked with the affairs of Ehr-
hardt for ten years as a business en-
terprise. His business career dates
back to 1908 when he first opened
business in the town and began in
a small way to sell merchandise. He
ENLARGED from time to time until to-
New-York tribune., 1918-07-28
USELESS QUESTIONS

For the sake of efficiency in the army,
Il is suggested that hereafter all useless
questions shall be mentioned only by
number.
1t is estimated that this will save
enough force expended in unnecessary
movements of the vocal cords each day
to dig 1874 miles of trench six feet deep,
or transport 1863 doughboys month
from New York to Liverpool
Thus one doughboy simply says to an
other, EMO. 80" The proper answer be-
ing in each case. II. ID. K.," abbre-
waited form Of II don't know" The
more important useless questions in the
A. f. f. follow:
% Say, what day is this, anyway?
(2) When are we going to get an
other mail?
CD How many troops do you suppose
we've got in France?
ta) Have you heard when we are 60
ing TO get paid?
tb) What the devil is the matter with
them cooks?
co Who dye s'pose designed that
monkey hat?
t7) Seen anybody with my "Satur
day Evening post'9
(s) How much do you owe the gov
ernment?
t0) DO YOU know when we're going
up the line?
tio) How much longer do you think
this thngl last?
Others will be published from time to
time as occasion requires
New-York tribune., 1918-07-28
THE ONCE OVER

Beauty isn't everything, even when
you're soldering And a lot of strange
equipment will get by at inspection if
you have an excuse-always providing
the excuse is good enough.
In the case of the Engineers, Ry.,
the excuse happened to be good enough
and they certainly had lot to make
excuses for
The Engineers have been over
here since along last summer. They have
transported much ammunition to the
front and established a record for rum
ming trains close to the line. Although
nominally "non-combatant troops" they
have, in more than one emergency, taken
guns and given Fritz little entertain
ment. 1t was after such an occasion
that an American major general inspect
ed one battalion of the regiment
The Engineers had been attached, at
different times, to both the French and
the British, and during these periods of
service had replenished from the Q. nj. s
of these armies the American wardrobe
and outfit they started with This had
been augmented with articles gathered
promiscuously, and without apparent
favoritism, from French colonial troops,
Portuguese and Chinese.