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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-02-12

Ea4s Jan. Z, 1919
Dear Folks:
As have nothing in particular to do
this evening will drop you few lines
wrote and then some Of the letters might
get lost am feeling fine and hope you
are all the same. l don't feel any older
today, although 1t Is my birthday: /
many. ina city BY the name; Of Treves
but in German it is spelled Trier and al
so pronounced that way.
4 will tell youhow celebrated my
birthday. This forenoon little before
dinner there was bunch of fellows
picked out to go after some horses and
AT course was on the detail We start
ed out on foot and asked the NJ. P.'s
through town the right way to the next
little town where we had to go, and they
put usaon the wrong road We found out
later on by asking a dutchman, and he
put rs on the right road, after a good good
five miles out Of the road but the roads
are good and solid and it is good walking,
so we didn't mind 1t much. We also saw
sons sight which we Otherwise nt Wo4 ba
place where the horses were to be the
train hadn't pulled in yet SO we had to
wait q little while. Myself and friend
aiunchs in the meantime ts While the train
was switching the cars around to the
unloading place. A bunch Of boys, ten
and twelve, were playing around there
and i'll asked one Of them If there was
any place that we could get a sandwich.
One little boy sent his sister to ask his
mother If she had anything to give US
and she told us Ho come in and we had
q nice lunch of sauer kraut and ham and
potatoes and bread and tea. It sure
tasted good as we felt like eating after
that long hike and nothing to eat since
hceakfast. i offered ito pay her but she
didn't want any money, so we gave the
little girl and boy each couple Of
marks. Of course I had to do all the
talking as everything is high dutch
around here and I can manage to get a
few words. n Will have 1t learned pretty
we'll If stay around here long. There
German but only one that can talk
French. aal*sttH s7i}E
Must close now, with love to all. tt:s ]
& sss Yonr son and brother,
Leroy G.. Koch.
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sgt. J. G. Der1nott, France

| Roy Osterlund of Vail, has sent us &
letter which he received from his friend
III. C. Dermott, together with clever
poem which was written by one or the
| boys over there which seems to give, 8
good idea of their surroundings as the
boys see it.
| Place: Anywhere. Time: Any Time
i 191S-14th, Saturday, December
191s-30th, Monday, December
Ny Dear Old Pal Roy: Pa ~"
Just received your letter of November
list and certainly was so glad to hear
from you, these letters are very joyous
occasions to me and wish that could
receive them oftener, but l find that !
|hardly ever have time to write, so you
will have to excuse the long Intervals
between times. TIL. ...a. ,,,.-
So you ali are busy picking corn, and
I wish that 1 was there to help you pick
some also, and the way you say, sounds
like you have quite pit of corn, and
That's very good news for you know as
well as that a good corn crop means
something.
L So you all had some snow already.
Well 1 am not much surprised but if it
had, been here would have been, for the
weather sure has been some rainy,
drizzly and foggy and L haven't seen the
sun more than two or three times in the
last month and now consider SD myself sell
the mud or anything, but just bust it
wide open. ~ III ....,sitgs.g
Well as to bringing home old Kaiser
Bill, don't think that anyone would al
old U. S. A., but guess that You all are
feeling pretty good over. the armistice
and / sure do want to tell you that TIN
French and us sure did celebrate: some
and nearly everyone got teaed up, IN
other words. we got over our shoes. Ha,
Well, did you ever see the word in the
dictionary spelled champagne, and did
you ever realize the meaning of It? And
I'll bet that you didn't and don't think
that you ever will until you see France.
Well, champa gne is my long suit, and
I never drink unless I am by myself or
with some one. Ha, hal
We are now billeted in houses, and I
Just about the time get used to place
or get tired of the place, we hit her to
some other place, and if keep on ! will
just have volumes and volumes OF his
tory to relate upon my arrival in the
good old U. s. A. Z
l am enclosing a small copy of poetry
that I espied over here and you can see
for yourself how things are and know
that the fellow who wrote it sure did
know something, and think that we are
want to look out Tor the piece Of poetry
as we are going to compose some time.
b Owing to the fact that I have been so
busy for The past day or So sha en-
mas eve received my Christmas box
from home which was appreciated very
much. The box contained cigars, chew
ing gum, candy, fruit cake, nuts and a
couple Of handkerchiefs. owing to the
fact that there were several "Muff
Hounds" around when the box was open
ed it did not take long to devour It..
Owing to the fact that our mess ser
geant did not have .Boo-co Francs. he
done the best, he could for us all Menu,
Christmas dinner: Turkey or beef steak,
mashed or French fried potatoes with
gravy cabbage salad, pickles, white or
nuts, oranges, candy, Boo-coo cham
payne, vim blans, win rouge and sognac
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soon be on our way. We are in quaran-
tine at present, but expect to lift same
soon. l am well. The only time 1 have
been sick was at Nonsard, before the
singing of the armistice, then l had a
slight cold.
Hoping that this finds you well and
good luck to you, old boy. Zeb will be
looking for a coon feed some of these
days.
Regards to the boys.
Your devoted pal,
Corp. Oscar M Ericsson
Co B, $40 F. S. b.
p S. l see Jack Woodruff quite Of
ten; he is with the 405 Tel. Bn. We
worked close to each other during the
fighting and their battalion is here in
Maven also.
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The weather has been very regular
as it has rained every day for the past
seven weeks, with the exception of the
day following Christmas and present
date. We have had one frost which was
very light. go.
expect that winter has set in at full
strength and would appreciate seeing q
little snow, just a change from this ever
lasting foggy and rainy weather.
am not able tC parley YOU or compress
much Of this so called French lingo,
| haven't received letter from Tracy
for good while. Tell him to write me
a few lines and let me know how he is
getting along and if he is feeding very
much stock this year.
We were expecting to parade in New
York on December 25th, but you see that
orable we will probably be in the U. S.
by Easter.
Well guess I will close for this time,
hoping to hear from you, soon.
a. Sgt. j.. G. Dermott.
Hdqrs. 312th Am. Train.
Hotel de Barn ....
I've slept with horse and miled cow,
I've dreamed in peace with bearded
I've laid my head on a rusty plow,
And with the pig done table d'hote.
I've chased the supple, leaping flea
AS DER my outstretched form he sped,
And heard the sneering ROSTERS crow
When i chased the rabbit from my bed.
I've marked the dogs contented growl,
His wagging. tail, his playful bite;
With guinea pigs and wakeful owls
I've shared my resting place at might.
While overhead where cobweb lace
Like curtains Grapes the oaken beams,
The spider skipped from place to place
And sometimes dropped in on my
dreams.
And when the morning damp and raw,
8 Arrived at last as if by chance,
I've crawled out from the rancid straw
And cussed the stable barns of
France. 81"
And sometimes when the day is done,
1 dreamed of days when there was sun,
And street cars in my, daily song;
But over here-ah; what a change,
The clouds are blue-ish silver lined.
Who worries when we get the mango?
= What boots it If our shoes are snined?
The day speeds by and the night again,
Looms UP a specter grim and bare;
We treek off to the hen house then
And climb the crossed barred ladder
Another biologic night-peace, h@
Spent in state sans sleep, sans sleep,
AND as l soothed some singing bite,
mark the gentle smell Of sheep.
The smell that wots Of grassy dell,
OF hillsides green where fairies dance,
The visions past-I'm back in hell
An ancient stable barn in France.
,sft 81 .
We've slept with all the Sanders flock
BY waddling duck we've slunlbered
on; sri .. aa 49, a,a
In fact we've slept with all the stock,
And they will miss US when we are
gone. '7a j'F q ~ is' ere
We've seen at times the nocturn eyes
Of playful mouse on evening spree,
And the coast wide trade at night he
plies ~ ~ g
With brother louise on jambouree.
We scratched and fought with the foe
unseen, lE IT,.
= And with the candle hunted wide,
For the bug that thrives on Paris green,
but cashes in on bichloride.
Perchance may come night of stars
Perchance the snow drift thru the tile
Perchance the evil face Of Mars
.Peeks in and shows his wicked smiles;
lis when We dream of other days
When we were free and in the dance,
And followed in the old time ways
Far from the stables Of France -~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-02-12
THE HEALTH SUNDAY MESSAGE

DR.. Rupert Blue, surgeon general Of
the public health service, issued an ap-
peal to the ministers of the country
to set aside Sunday, February 9th, as
a health Sunday. They were urged TO
'preach sermons asking the people to
protect the returning soldiers and sail
ors and the community at large and to
|inaugurate vigorous measures to COM
bat social diseases.
This relates to subjects that many
people feel should not be discussed
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ASPINWALL ITEMS
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Miss Evelyn Stuhr, of Manning, was
Sunday visitor at the Boyens home.
Harry Boyens, of Perry, was home
with his family Monday.
The masquerade ball, which was
postponed Sunday ,:,til Tuesday, was
well attended. +r..M..s. ~.
| Mrs. Catherine ~ ems of Manila,
was caller here Saturday.
| Mrs. j. Uselding accompanied her
mother, Mrs. Grief, of Manila, to
Omaha Wednesday where the latter
consulted specialist in regard to her
health. ., .. ..,..-. .... ,.-.s4.~s w.
VIM. Snow and Walter Schwiesow
were Omaha passengers Monday.
Otto Smielow, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Woest, came home Tuesday af-
ter being mustered out of the service
at Camp Dodge. -s- T.,
VIM. Robinson left last week for a
visit and pleasure trip through some
of the eastern states.
Miss Rosie Dammann visited sever
al days last week at the Schroeder
home, returning home Wednesday.
A number of friends gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ehrichs to
help celebrate the latter's birthday.
/ Miss Mabel Stevenson spent sever
ial days visiting with friends here last
week. ).
Miss Clara Harding was an over
Sunday visitor in Manila.
Mrs. August Ehrichs, of Manila,
spent last Friday and Saturday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kuhl, of near
Manila, were callers in town Wednes-
day. M@
Mrs. Julius Molter and daughters
spent Saturday in Manning.
J. J. Uselding was an Omaha passen-
ger Saturday.
VIM. Jensen, Jr. has been on the
sick list this week. Sri ~
A number of friends were entertain
ed at the home of Mr.. AMI Mrs. John
Ehriehs Friday. E
John Week underwent an opera.
tion for appendicitis at the hospital
in Manning last week. He is report
ed as getting along nicely.
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John Norris, Rhinbrohl, Germany

Dearest Mother:
don't know whether or not you have
received any of my letters, but have
written several others, besides some
cards. I'll be glad when l begin receiv-
ing mail myself for it seems ages since
I have had any word from home-only
one letter at Verdun. w tas'
l suppose you have been wondering
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3 Head Good Horses
8 Head Of Mich Cows

Consisting Of good Guernsey cow fresh now and
two grade Shorttorn mich cows, one fresh now.
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talked German, he sure is in luck here
If he can talk it.
Heaps Of love to you all,
y. Pvt. Jack Norris.
&c Co., 9Th Marines, A. E. F..
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Now is the time to plan for the gar
den next spring. Order your seed
early. IL ai{s ~ 4: 5Si N u il te
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Dodge Touring Car Slightly Used.
Household. Goods

will dispose of all my household goods Everything is
in good condition Three Administer rugs, sizes 12x14 9x2
davenport buffet bed IL iron beds with mattresses
and springs dining table; rocking chairs; dining room
chairs Majestic range; Dishes washing machine with wiring
er; refrigerator and all other articles. e III On
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

country affords are On each side. Not
only the church but the community
is being split; is already split. The
breech Is widening and serious trou-
BILE may ensue.
Such a situation ought not to
amuse anyone. 1t is mortifying. Ev-
cry man who has the good of the
church as whole and the interest
of Christianity at heart should use
his influence to bring about a peace
full settlement of the difficulty.
The Enterprise has no side. Each
side has many of our very best
friends among its adherents. We are
not interested in the supremacy of
any faction.We are deeply interested
in preserving good will among the cit
izehs Of the community. To this end
we call upon the preacher and the
leaders of the church to use their
utmost efforts to restore harmony
among their people. II their sense Of
personal vindication or their idea Of
justice will not allow them to do this,
then in the interest Of Christianity
they should remove themselves from
their places of so-called leadership
Waxhaw Enterprise.
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Fighting in the Church.

Note was made last week Of the
free-for-all fighting participated in
by members and ex-members Of Wax
haw Baptist church last Saturday
week. 1t was a deplorable and dis
graceful affair, but so long as it was
confined to the church yard it was no.
body else's business.
1t Is not amusing. Already three
street fights have resulted from 1t
and feeling among good men Is run
ming high. The factions are almost
equally divided and one must admit
that some of the best people the
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Tolar are spend
ing ten days at Jackson Springs.
Miss Wyle Rawlins will spend the
week end at Wrightsville Beach.
Miss Ray Candy of Hartsville is
spending few days in town.
Mr.. H. E. Moore left for Orange
burg Tuesday to resume his work.
Mr.. Ben Overturn spent the week
end in Columbia.
Mrs. R. S. Moore of Fork was in
town Tuesday shopping.
Mr.. ]. R. Watson, Make and Jack
left for New York Saturday night.
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Valdos-
ta, Ga, was in town Saturday.
Miss Sadie Moore of Fork was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carson Tolar left
Tuesday for Jackson Springs.
o.
D. w. Kinley motored over to Lat
ia and Mullins Sunday.
David Byars motored over to Mar
ion last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. Pope spent
last Sunday in Marion.
w. w. Thompson spent the week,
end at Wrightsville Beach.
Herbert Jones of Cheraw spent last |
Sunday near Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

Miss Marion Clark of Trenton i!
the attractive guest of Miss Glady:
Smith.
Misses May and Bessie Carmichael
are spending some time with friends
and relatives here.
Messrs. Rex Cook and Fred Over,
man with the Tobacco Company here
spent the week end in Goldsboro with
relatives.
Mr.. A. B. White with the Moore
Auto Sales Co., spent the week end
with his family in Sumter.
Miss Gladys Smith and Marion
Clark are visiting in Marion this
week.
The first open bolls of the season
were brought in Saturday by w. M
Bonds of Little Rock.
lhioS II lOl II lCll
for Charleston where she will visit
friends and relatives.
Elihu Muldrow of Fair Bluff was
among the visitors in town Tues
day.
Misses Estoeena and Lila Mcdonald
spent the week end at Wrightsville
Beach.
Miss Lillian Powell and Miss Eliza
beth Gainey are visiting friends and
relatives in Tryon, N. C.
Mr.. E. S. Beattie left Saturday
morning for Shelby, N. c., to spend
several days with relatives. Mrs.
Beattie will return home with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Evans, Jr. and
Elizabeth and A. i Evans, 3rd. of
Union, S. c., are visiting DR.. and Mrs.
A. j. Evans.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

Groom Carnes of Cheraw spent last
Sunday in Dillon.
I. Blum has gone to Baltimore to
have his leg treated.
DR.. Joe C. Davis was in Columbia
Tuesday on business.
Mr.. ]. H. McLaurin spent a few
days IN Columbia the past week.
o.
Will Melvin of Charlotte spent the
week end in Dillon.
Miss Mae Blizzard of Greenville is
Visiting Miss Louise Blizzard.
Miss Annie Wallace of Greenville
is visiting Mrs. ]. M. Sprunt.
Mr.. ]. w. Moore of Fork was in
town Monday.
Miss Edith Elliott is visiting friends
in Marion, N. G.
~
Mr.. Powell Jones is visiting in
Tryon, n. c., this week.
-
Miss Nell Smith spent few days
in Norwood with friends and rela-
tives this week.
Miss Emilu Moore is spending some
time in Lumberton with Miss Julia
Bethea.
Miss Ellen Anderson Of Ninety
Six is the attractive guest of the
Misses Brady.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Stackhouse re-
turned home Monday after a visit to
relatives in Darlington.
Brooks Afford, who is staying in
Columbia where he is completing his
book which he says will be ready for
the press in few days, spent Mon
day in town.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

A big piano sale and dem
onstration begins at the Jor-
dan Music Co.'S. store in Null
lins, August II, lasting ten
days.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

Henry Davis and ]. C. Mcneil oi
the Florence Bar were in the city
Tuesday on legal business.
Rad Harrelson of Laurinburg, N
c., spent several days last week with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Har.
relson.
Rev. w. B. S. Chandler has re-
turned to the city after spending a
two weeks vacation in the noun
tains.
Miss Eva Simmons Of New York
City spent Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Nellie Kersey.
Miss Nellie Kdrsey will have as her
guest next week Miss Cora Smith of
Knoxville, Tenn.
Misses Lacy and Winnie Jackson
have returned home after spending
a week at Wrightsville Beach.
M. B. Mckenzie who is engaged in
business in Aynor, S. c., is home for
a few days.
Miss Cora Mckinley returned home
Thursday after two weeks stay with
friends in Mullins.
Mr.. Mclean, day superintendent
at the Oil Mill spent last Sunday in
Selma, N. c., with his family.
The Annual Sermon to Maple Camp
w. o. w. will be delivered by the
Rev. Mr.. Chandler of the Presbyter-
ian church on Sunday, August 10th,
S:45 p. m. at the Methodist church.
The public cordially invited to be
present. The members Of the Camp
are requested to assemble at the hall
at S:15. .......
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

1 County Supt. of Education Roger!
has gone to the beach for shor
vacation and will not be in his office
Saturday.
w. F. Stackhouse of Marion was in
town Tuesday. Mr.. Stackhouse is g
candidate for congress and is max
ing an active campaign throughout
the district.
E. ]. Sherwood of Conway was in
town Tuesday Mr.. Sherwood who
is a candidate for congress was over
shaking hands with friends and look.
ing after his political interests.
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Taylor County (Ga.,) Herald:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Barnes expect
to leave Sunday for the north, Mrs.
Barnes stopping off at Dillon, S. c.,
where she will spend several weeks
visiting friends and relatives, while
the Captain goes on to Baltimore and
New York City to purchase his fall
stock of goods. The Captain expects
to be absent couple of weeks re-
turning home by the way Of Clyde
Line. Their many friends trust they
will have a successful as well as a
pleasant trip. Mrs. Moon was a Miss
Page, a daughter of the late Capt.
W. j. Page.
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The c. & B. Hat Company
123 Broad St.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA.

is the owner of and Is carrying on the
Mail Order business formerly hand
led by the H. W. Clarke Hat Com
pany. All orders should be sent to
them.
AGENTS WANTED
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

Judge Joe Cabell Davis is spending
few days in Baltimore.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

Henry Davis and j. C. Mcneil Of
the Florence Bar were in the city
Tuesday on legal business.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-07

Rad Harrelson of Laurinburg, N
c., spent several days last week witt
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Har
relson.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-22
CIVIC MATTERS
 D|SCUSSED.AID
 IS TO BE GIVEN

The floating dock, improvements of permanent kind on the glacier stream and the opening of streets D the waterfront were thoroughly and satisfactorily discussed last night by Mayor ChamDerlin and Councilman Lucas with Col. Frederick MearS and Secretary Hallowell.
 Col. Mears stated that immediate attention would be given to the float ing dock and the city would be grant ed every advantage for this commer- cial adjunct. Regarding the glacier stream, Col Mears said this matter would be gone into thoroughly and something would be done.
 Secretary Hallowell realized the im- portance of the opening of streets through government property to the the waterfront and this will be given immediate attention.
 The two officials were exceedingly interested in anything they can do for Seward in gaining new industry.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-08-22
COL, MEARS AND PARTY
 INSPECT

A party Of most distinguished yif. tors arrived in Seward yesterday oN the Alameda and today left over thc nairoad for Anchorage. Col. Frederick Wears. Chairman of the Alaskan En- cheering Commission; Assistant Sec retalv John w. Hallowcll, of the De- partmcnt of the Interior, accompanied bv his wife: Col. George F. Sladc, of Inc Northern Pacific and Col Alfrcd H. Brooks, of the U. s. Geological Sur vcy, composed the party With Col. McarS. as his guests, were Gov. Rlgg', IT,. and wife and F. R. Coudert and wife.
 The three colonclS all served wi'h tho forces in France. Col. Slade bein% director general Of the transportation Corns Col. Mcars being his assistant, until the former resigned when the latter was promoted; and Col. Brooks was on the staff of Commander Per Shing.
 The party will DO to Anchorage, Gov. Riggs and wife, and FIR. Cou- dcrt and wife, returning south on the Alameda; Col. Slade will 20 to the end of steel, then return south; Col. Mears. Secretary Hallowell and wife, and Col. Brooks continuing on over Broad Pass into the Nenana and Fair banks district. Secretary Hallowell will return to the coast via Cordova and Col. Mears will return out by the same route as he goes in, Col Brooks remaining in the interior, according to present plans for several weeks.
 Col. Mears intends to make his present headquarters at Anchorage di- recting railroad building from there, but will come over to Seward as oc- cassion demands or warrants.