The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1918-04-24

He read the following letter from
Battery c to the people of Greenwood; /;
A Word From the Boys.
To the most generous and biggest
hearted people in the world, the en-
tire population of our home town, we
send greetings:
We are taking advantage of the OPP
portunity 20 send the people Of Gren-
wood message from the men of Bat
terry G by our preacher"
Being in service something over
eight months, the physical manhood
has shown mp in absolutely everyone
Of US, the rough life has been great
benefit to the majority Of usA~baing
constantly on the 90, hitting the ball
from reveille to retreat, but plenty to
eat at all times, together with deter
mination in our heart TO do anything
we can. in this great struggle.
Numerous rumors, no doubt, reach
our relatives and friends that we are
leaving Immediately, but rumors can't
be relied upon. We hear them too,
but haven't time to give them a
thought. Each of us are waiting i'm |
patiently for this great and eyentful
day.
Our number has been thinned con
siderably.
Some of the "old bunch" are now
"over there. Others are soon to go.
We have given men to every branch |
Of service. You can't keep GOOD |
MEN DOWN!
At all times and during the most !
disagreeable weather and work, not I
only the men who claim Greenwood /
for their home, but those of the neigh
boring towns speak in the most com
manner of the royal way
the good people Of Greenwood treat
ed US during our stay in the city =
This is our fourth week on the tar
get range. What we don't know about
a shell proof dugout is
still a mystery to our allies on the
front. The life is rough but pleas
ant, and is something out Of the ordi-
nary. ...
We've had quite n bit of firing Of
the little pop-guns" as they're call
ed on the European front. But those
who have heard them speak call the
little fellows cannon. And they do
that name justice when handled by
The proper men. i
This is just short note hurridely
written for our time is limited we
want each Of you to know how we ap- !
oreciate the many ways you good peo-
Die have treated US. .
We will see you when the war is
Jver.
THE MEN OF BATTERY c. p
reply to the Battery Braves.
The following reply TO the message
rom the boys, who will "see you when
he war is over" was written by a '
ommittee for the people Of Green
wood and is being carried back to
amp Beauregard by Dr. Ieno Wall:
Sunday Night, April q, 1918. i
Ien Of Battery c: $
Since the fine morning last summer, I
'Heh you Ddus US RDOu~DStf HpLIlHB
as brought US more joy than your
letter read to Us by :
our former chaplain and present
amp pastor, Dir. Ieno Wall,
Your letter was read at the public
Meeting, where DR.. Wall delivered his
reat and inspiring message to US :
rom you, and will be published in
he Greenwood Daily Commonwealth, (
nd the weekly papers in the county.
The men of Battery G hold and will
yer hold high place in the love and
steem of the people of Greenwood. :
our stay in our city was an inspira-
ion to our people, and the great event
( last year; for, no matter how long :
he war may last, no other men will ,
yer look SO good to the people Of !
treenwood as the men Of BatteryC, !
HON We shah ever call the flower Of
ur patriotic young manhood !
We have heard with pride # your
rogress and advancement since you
'ent away. We viii continue to keep
/ touch with you, and to rejoice in ,
swards that come TO you. :
You are dpiug your best, We are =