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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Changes School colora.

A meclIng VI The students or High
school was held yesterday morning At
winch time several matters were
brought up for discussion. A vote was
token Of the high school and after much
discussion II was decided that they
would ue white aud green instead Of old
gold and maroon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
OBITUARY
stonsttng Service To-day.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Mary Ellen Stoneking. who died Wed
daughter. Mrs. B. F. Fitchett. OF Edg:
wood street. Echo Point. will be held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the place
q. death. Rev. j. Wells, paTtor OF the
offIc.aie and interment will be made in
Greenwood cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Fort Worth, Texas

C. F. Willis, Atlanta. Ca;
During the thirty three
months that We have been handiihg
Tanlac We have sold 25l.7l2 bottles anu
find 1t the greatest seller we have ever
handled. We can say without hesitahey
that our customers have Increased our
sales right along since they nave ac-
cepted the agency without any com
plant along any line as to guarantee
etc and II is a satisfaction Tor US
n know that We guarantee sales TO
<ur customers the same as suaran-
tee us in the reliable. honest and SQUARE
methods upon which you nave Quit
I'm such an enormous business.
Very kindly yours
MAXWELL-CL DRUG co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Rushin1 Work.

| The WhitaKcr-GI,sSncr company Is
. rushing work on the erecting OF the new
addition to the Wheeling Can factory in
| South Warwood. A large force OF men
! are working and IL is hoped tnat The
| building will be completed before the
! last of January.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Dallas. TcI-

Dallas, Tex
G. f. Willis. Atlanta, Ga:
Tanlac Is the biggest seller OF any
medicine we have ever handled or ever
expect to handle. In 1917 and 1913 we
purchased over 10000 bottles and tor
eight months Of this year we purchaseu
ooy76 bottles. showing cUnclusivcly that
Tanlac is here 10 stay.
GREINER-KELLEY DRUG co.
b. w. T. Greiner.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Na~f3no NJ Scouta-

A special meet ne Of Boy Scout TROOP
No. -. was held last evening, for the
purpose of making arrangements for an
all-day hike. Olher routine business
was discussed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Store Closed.

Yesterday afternoon the store OF W.
Fl. Ford was closed. this being due L"
the fact that Mr.. Ford's father. Joseph
Ford, suddenly passed away at his home
in Grafton. The news came as sud-
rem shock TO those who knew him as he
was only i'll for a few days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
San Francisco. Cam.

San Francisco. CAM.
G.. L. Willis. Atlanta. Ca:
Tauiac Is great success on inc
Pacific Coast and today outseiis a"
ether preparations in the patent ihcui.
cine line. In less than a year we SOLO
moro than 10000 bottles at retail and
Inc sales are continually on the IN
crease.
THE OWL DRUG CO.,
Il. +. Miller. Pres.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Omaha, Nebr.
G. F. Willis. Atlanta, Ga

Omaha, Ncbr.
G. F. Willis. Atlanta, Ga:
We averaged on car per month or
Tanlac the first year md We are now
in our second year and the moment We
receive one car we order another one.
Our total sales aggregate 20S,U44 bot
ties.
RICHARDSON DRUG CO..
Per II. s, Weller
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
- wait IN Council.

Since receiving the siren for the town
il was found out last evening that
nothing could be done until after the
next regular meeting of council. In
some way plans were not completed with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Vancouver, B. c. Canada

Vancouver. B. c. Canada
G. F. Willis, Atlanta, Ga:
The Owl Drug Co. commenced selling
Tanlac Nov. II, 1918, and In five months
our gross sales were SIS. 600 and we are
still selling about lao bottles a week
THE OWL DRUG CO., LTD,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Kansas City, Mo.

c. F. Willis, Atlanta, Ca:
We are now working on our eigh-
teenth car Of Tanlac, having disposed
OF over 100000 bottles, or nearly half
q million bottles in sixteen months. In
few instances We could not get tho
Tanlac fast enough.
EVANS-SMITH DRUG CO.
Julius II. Price, purchasing dept
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
r,r.-,en,. AFFAIR n sucoess.

The social and dance given under the
auspices Of the Loveland hremen of
South warwood. proved very success,
full last evening. The affair was well
attended and all enjoyed very Good
time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Victoria, B, c., Canada

Since taking the agency nine months
ago have sold 1856 bottles Oh Taniac.
md the sale apparently is as good now
ns ever. 1 have never handled remedy
in my store that has as many friehos
TO back it up as Tanlac.
D. E. CAMPBELL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

"s e Not day goes BY wfthou;
Tanlac being sold. 1t Is tho best seller
we have and gives perfect satisfaction
to every one. We always keep Tan
lac to the front."-CoLEY DRUG CO"
Milan, Tenn,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

the c. & P. telephone company. which
is holding up the work. 1t is under
stood that the whistle will be installed
as near the central part OF the town as
DnSSiblc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
DON'T PAII TO READ

.sHsAeGtions Of . Grass widow" the
stest ncttoa ssrial stories by 16iss Jans
ntkoa, 70 appear Monday, Wednesday
ana eaturday tn The Wheeling TnteIh-
GenesE. ordes your subscription today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

Ft>td goals: Clcmans T. Day I. Steen
T. TttShena :, Turk 3 Conlcy !. Noel 4.
Tcui -oais: Steen 4 out Of 7, Turk,
cp+ ef T.
Rete-"n--Satn R"rhari.
TSrleEer~rr--Tighe
I Serrer---E ellison
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
AMAZING SUCCESS HAS BEEN
ACHIEVED BY FAMOUS TANLAC

ranlac the Celebrated Medicine Which Has Been Accom-
pishing Remarkable Results in the United states and
Canada, Will Now Be Sold in Wheeling by the Hoge.
Davis Drug Co.-Remarkable Sales Record OF Twelve
Million Bottles Is Not Only Phenomenal but Umpire
cedented
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
leading DRUG FIRMS OF
AMERICA TELL Of SALES
Greatest Wholesale and Retail Drug Firms OF the United
States and Canada Report Remarkable
Sales Records

Tho following are extracts letters and kilograms from
cpt dealers all over the United States and Canada telling plain
cold figures of the remarkable growth and development Of Tanac
PHI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
EXCITING FLOOR
GAMES At !, N.
wrrAun-elEssHER FIVE DE-
~EIn6YH0 SCORE or 4o-1s.
Vnes,tnH Steel and Iron Lost to &ass
Mold and Foundry ounsel
IS to -,
rn6aSkr4af League Floor 0arnas 1fs
YfOTinR very Popular With Local
NAsHet0all Pans.

re,e regular games Of the Industrial
!Basletbal1 league we're pIsyeo ,as,
evening on the y. h MbT;;,1 ana Ineq
Sva oyer Hazel-Atlas 40-1s. and Wheel
ing Mold and Foundry over wheeling
steel end Iron. e5-l9. saul.
and Ttlton for Whitaker-Glcssner was
rood, while Geisey and Woods played
Naet sfor the losers. The foul shooting
Of Kirnberlin was fine.
The best game OF the evening mo Was
steel quintet The basket shooting or
Clenisvss and Stein for the Mold and the
guarding of Tiboens proved the dereat
cf the Steel five. Turk and Noel "ere
tho STARS FOR the losers
Summary:
Whit. -Glessnnr--4c. Hazel-Atlaa-1S.
: Schaner 1900. :;'''''''' "ei'e'
Forward.
Ttiton ''''''...c- cn;ie, f0'"oeN'''
1rmsrnster Gnsii, F'F0
snostI'utions: Rachman for schafrer.
Kc,nan for Stark
FSsid goals: Stark &. Tiltcn 5. Kimber-
In n. Rachman ;. Geisey 2 Woods =
Er:N goals: E'nrhcrlin 10 out Of Is,
wrrtda cut of II.
Wig. Mold-eS. Wing. Steel-1s.
Forwarf.
Forward.
StOenl "eiSner
Center.
Happ4n .....a..:.; ...... Noel
SsE Guard.
rtBoeps- ....... shambroh
ga Guard.
Esd r-nals. ClnrnnnS 4 DAY. L SfPen
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Chambers Funeral.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Margaret Dyer Chambers. were held
yesterday afternoon at the family home
No. 1913 Fifteenth street. with Rev. L.
s Crosse. pastor OF the Zane Street NJ
made in Mt Wood cemetery. Deceased
died on Tuesday in the Sith year OF her
age.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Atlanta Ga
G. +. Willis, Atlanta, Ga:

G. T.. Willis, Atlanta, Ga:
In our whole experience In handling
proprietary medicines. We have never
handled one that sold as rapidly as
Tanlac. 1t sold from the start and Is
stll selling. We have sold carload after
carload and the indications are we Will
sell many more cars.
LAMAR & RANKIN DRUG co.
Lynn Fort, Mgr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Seattle Wash.

Seattle Wash.
C. +. Willis. Atlanta, Ga:
Our purchases Of Tanlac thus far
amount to about ten carloads in one
ye,r Since We accepted the agency
in March 1918, We have sold 1921
bottles.
STEWART & HOLMES DRUG co.
A. Is. Stewart, Pres.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

60 may you. The secret Is in Stuart's
Calcium Waters. which contain calcium
Sulphlde, the greatest skin purifier
known. This remarkable substance is
absolutely necessary to keep the skin in
Aealthy condition. It's action In the skin
a little short Of marvellous and you will
- cverjoyed TO see pimples. blackheads.
bictches. and RASH with its itching. re-
JieEed. Stuarts' Calcium waters are for
Transforming . muddy complexion to
tho IoviIeSt. Softest and most delicate
skin. Do not fail to get a 50-cent box o
9tunrt's Calcium Waters at any drug
store: trust to nature and you will never
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21
Portland, Greg.

Portland. Greg.
G. F. Willis, Atlanta, Ga:
Tanlac is the livest proprietary meii-
cinul preparation on the market today.
We have sold approximately eight cars
in eleven months
BLUMAUER-FRA DRUG CO..
IL J. Frank, Pres. and MSr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

0r0c1arnAn Funeral
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Charles Brockerman. were held yester-
day afternoon at her horne on Rileys
Ridge. Rev. G. C. wilkins was In
charge Of the services and interment
was made IN Greenwood cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

Houston. Texas.
G. F. Willis. Atlanta Ga:
Tanlac purchases have aggregated IN
two years approximately $1,000 bottles.
These are stupendous figures, out We
are selling Taniac thus far in 1919 on
4 greater schedule than we have during
any similar period in the past.
SOUTHERN DRUG CO,
L. B. Gllmer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-21

Salt Lake City. Utah
G.. +. Willis, Atlanta, Ga:
Since We have had the Tanlac &C
count we have sold in excess OF 63,OUV
bottles and It Is still going strong.
SCHRAMM.J JOHNSON. Drugs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
NURSES CITY GUESTS
AT EARLY BREAKFAST
Scores From Distant Sections
Of State Lunch at Bellevue
Stratford

breakfast was served at o'clock
this morning to the visiting Pcnnsyl-
vania nurses who came to Philadelphia
to take part in today's parade.
Headquarters, at 1912 Spruce street.
was crOwcpd to overtlowing before the
nurses left in automobiles for Broad and
Wharton streets.
The nurses began to arrive yesterday
and were received by the reception com =
mittce nt headquarters. Some of them
were entertained overnight in the homes
of Mrs. j. Gardner Cassatt, Mrs. VIII
liam Norris. Miss Mary Girvin, Mrs.
Lewis Riley and Mrs. J. Hubbard
Twelve were entertained at hcadquar-
tCrs.
The Iurscs from the western part Of
the Stutctsarriv"d early this morning
lust in time to start for the parade.
The executive committee included
Miss Susan G. Francis, director of Red
Cross nurses for Pennsylvania and Del
aware; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Mrs.
Charles Scott, Jr., Mrs. William II.
Mercer. Mrs. Norton Downs, Mrs.
Thomas j. Dolau and Miss Anna Rog
Crs.
The reception committee included Mrs.
Alexander Van Rensselaer,, Mrs. Charles
H. Scott. Mrs. Charles f. 1ngersoll,
Mrs. Theodore w. Cramp, Mrs. Joseph
Icidy. Miss Helen Flcisher Mrs. Philip
Rhiuelander. Mrs. e. Walter Clark,
Mrs. j. Hoppin. Mrs. William Norris,
Mrs. Charlton Yarnall. Mrs. Norman
Macleod. Mrs. Arthur II. Lea. Miss
Florence Caldwell. Mrs. George Il. Fra
zcr, Mrs Roland Taylor, Miss Mary X.
Gibson. Mrs. Charles +. Da Costa,
Mrs. Henry p. Naux. Mrs. Joseph \.
Snclcnburg, Mrs. Thomas Potter, .Ir.,
Mrs. Benjamin Rush, Mrs. Il. i. Mont
gomery, Mrs. William J. Clothier, Mrs.
]. Kcarsley Mitchell. Mrs. Sydney w.
Keith. Mrs. r. De Witt Cuylcr, Mrs.
+. =. Patterson. Mrs. George w. Ur
ouhart. Mrs. John II. Gibbon. Mrs.
Edward r. Stotcsbury. Mrs. Randall
Morgan. Miss Roberta West, Mrs. Viii
liam R. Campbell and Mrs. j. Gardner
Cassatt,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
OLD SECOND BOYS
TO DOCK TOMORROW
Transport Peerless Expects TO
Reach BreakWater at 2
A. NJ, Says Wireless
TOO LATE FOR JUBILEE HERE

Members Of the Old Second Regiment.
\. G. p. returning from France aboard
the transport Peerless. will arrive 10
Philadelphia tomorrow.
This report was made officially today
Mt the Philadelphia Navy Yard at
League Island. The Peerless was in
wireless communication with Cape May
and New York this afternoon. 1t Is
due to reach the Delaware Breakwater
at { O'Clock tomorrow morning and
dock at Snyder avenue wharf about 2
clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Peerless is bringing units Of the
l0Sth Field Artillery. the old Second
Regiment. \. G. p. the 1OSth Machine
Gun Battalion and one company of the
10th Infantry. :.
Some members of the 1OSth Artillery
arrived in New York yesterday aboard
the Calamares. but did not reach Phila-
delpha today in time to parade with the
rest of the Iron Division. The trans
port arrived too late to give the soldiers
time to 60 to Camp Dix and Merritt for
the cleansing process and then make the
trip to this city.
Suggestions made by members Of the
welcome home committee to have the
men aboard the Peerless parade here
alone have been dsapproved by Mayor
Smith.
disappointment awaits the men of the,
old Second on board the transport Peer z
less. who will not learn until late to-
day that the parade Of the Twenty
eighth Division took place this morning.
Men of the 10Sth were hopeful that
their ship would arrive in time to
participate in the victory jubilee here,
and this morning Captain Lockart,
master of the transport. sent the fol
lowing wireless message TO the welcome
home committee:
"AdviSc date aud details Of parade
of Twenty eighth Division" &
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
"SLUM' FORGOTTEN
IN DOUGHNUT FEAST
Hot Coffee and Sandwiches Also
Refresh Doughboys Be-
fore Parade

Crisp. sugary doughnuts, twenty
thousand of them, were distributed to
the Iron Division men by the Saliva
tion Army before the parade began.
operating with the Salvationists
in the distribution Of good 'eats," were
the Y. NJ. G.. A.. the Knights Of Col
umbus and the Jewish Welfare organi-
zation.
The doughnut wagons of the Saliva
ton Army went out the streets between
Snyder avenue and Federal, from
Eleventh to Eighteenth street, where
the men awaited the signal to march.
At Broad street and Washington ave-
nup, the knights of Columbus had five
field kitchens where sandwiches and hot
coffee were prepared. Three motor lor7
RIGS carried the food and drink along
the waiting lines.
At the last minute yesterday. the,
Knights of Columbus learned that the
bakers strike had cut off the supply OF
cakes ordered for the men. Word was
flashed to the various councils and the
wives of members last night baked hum
drcdS of cakes which were given away
today.
A helping hand to twenty wounded
soldiers from the base hospital at Cape
May was extended by Mrs. Hannah
Howard. 1852 South Broad street. She
housed the men last night. gave them
breakfast this morning and secured seats
for them on the steps of st. Rita
Catholic Church & ,road street above
Federal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
FLAGS OF '76 STAND GUARD
AS MARCHERS SALUTE BEL
lncent Standards Are Dipped Troops Pay Eyes-Right
Tribute to Liberty Relic

populacc acclaimed them as defenders
of right and justice,
Sons of the Revolution participating
in this simple but effective ceremony
around the Liberty Bell wore dark cuta
way coats. trousers of lighter shade.
black derby hats. grey gloves and dark
neckties, the regulation garb of the
society on all formal occasions. They
stood Stif1y at attention until the entire
body of troops had moved by.
Members of COlOr Guard
Members of the color guard were
Captain Franklin. Lieutenant Frank y. y
Schermerhorn, Secretary Treasurer
Joseph Janney Stcinmetz. Benjamiu
Adams. Thomas II. Ball, Paul III.
Barnes, Jr., Lawrence V. Boyd. James
DeWaele Goodman, Samuel b. Croweil.
George A. Dawson, William G. Furbcr.
William Z. Gilpin. Meredith Hanna.
Albert Hill, Henry ID. Hughes. Carl NJ.
Kneass. William Leverett, benjamin. 5.
Mechlng, Jacob G. Morris, John Tssr-
ton Muslin, Oliver II. Parry, Ralph g.
Putnam, Learoyd Sylvester, Thomas q.
StockhaUsen, John Williams and a. q
Gillespie. n
Preceding the exercises at fndepcnd-
ence Hall, the color guard formed at the
headquarters of the Historical Society,
Thirteenth and Locust streets. where
their standards are kept, and marched
down Locust street TO Independents
Square, thence into the hall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15

Battle flags aud standards carried so
proudly by their forefathers in the
struggle to free the American colonies
from the English yoke, borne by the
color guard of the PENNSYLVANIA Society,
Sons of the Revolution, formed a guard
of honor around the Liberty Bell in
front of Independence Hall as Penn
svlvauia's veterans of the world war
passed by in review today.
simultaneously with the arrival of
the head of the parade at Sixth and
Chestnut streets. members of the color
guard. led by Captain Clarence Payne
Franklin. marched out from Independ-
cncc Hall. where they had been waiting,
aud formed in two files on either side
Of the historic relic. Their brightly
colored standards We're then flung to
the breeze and dipped in salute as the
first of the troops marched by, they in
turn saluting the bell.
Marching Heroes Salute Bell
Crowds in the grandstands and
thronging the sidewalks burst into
tumultuous cheering Every man in the
khaki clad ranks turned 'eyes right"
for a glimpse of the sacred symbol of
liberty. mounted majesticaly in the
place of honor in front of the Washing
ton statue. They paid silent homage
to that token of earlier sacrifices for
an age old cause, while an enthusiastic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
Lineman Alexander ID. Simpson and
CORPORAL McNyurtrie

On Octobcr 7, 1HIS, TIm0mnn AIcX :
ander ID. Simpson, Headquarters Com
pany los f. A.. with the assistance
of Corporal McMurtrcs.' at Aprcmont.
France. laid II telephone line from the
infantry i. {. to the front line under
airplane. machine gun and enemy shell
fire. Although slightly gasscd he CON
tinued his work and maintained com =
munication for two days. rendering val q:
liable service in the adjustment of bat =
teries.
On October ). 1918 at La Chcnc
Tondu, Lineman Simpson assisted in
laying telephone from the artillery
p. c. to the infantry =. C.. being fired
upon by snipers and under heavy shell
fire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
GOVERNOR SMILES
REPLY TO CHEERS
Crowds Greet Executive as He
Rides Over Portion of
Parade Route
ESCORT OF CHESTER CADETS

Thousands of Pennsylvanians. gath
cred here from all parts of the state
TO accord grateful reception TO their
soldier sons of the Twenty eighth Divi-
SION greeted their chief executive en-
Enthusiastically as he rode. preceding the
parade. over portion of the route.
Governor Sproul appeared physically
fit and in high spirits. He smiled and
bowed repeatedly from the open ba
rOuche in which he rode
Comparatively few persons recog p
nizcd the Governor in his silk hat and
frock coat when he started from
Twenty fifth and Spring Garden streets.
whore an escort of mounted Pennsyl-
vania Military College cadets took up
position in front of his carriage. Some
mistook him for Mayor Smith.
The cavalry troop from Chester. how
ever. attracted greater attention to the
cortcgc as il moved over to the Park
way and into Broad street. and as soon
as he was recognized the Governor was
heartily acclaimed.
Governor at Independence Hall
Governor Sproul and his guard of
honor left the starting point at
- O'Clock. and arrived at independence
Hall at Dol o'clock. The greatest
demonstration in his honor took place
at Broad aud Chestnut streets. where
a large crowd had already assembled
TO await the Keystone division, and
again on his arrival at the official re-
viewing stand before The Cradle of
| Liberty
Cheers and handcluppiug marked the
Governor passage down Chestnut
street The plnudits of his fellow citi-
zcns were acknowledged each time by
Governor Sproul, who stood up in his
carriage and doffod his hat right and
left Reaching Independence Hall, he
mounted to his place in the stand at
once. and his appearance there was the
signal for another outburst of cheering.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
First Sergeant Edward j. Hicks

On The morning 0f UctObcr 20. l0lS,
east of Decrlyrh, Belgium. while Bat
terry Il. 10Sth Field Artillery. was pre-
pairing to move into position, the enemy
suddenly concentrated severe shcllfre
on this point. resulting in four men
being wounded, several she'll shocked.
two horses killed and others wounded
First Sergeant Edward J. Hicks. Bar
tcT II. by an unusual display of cool
ness and valor. calmly applied first aid
to the wounded and supervised the
evacuation of men, horses and guns from
a perilous position without further cas-
ualtiPS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
Sergeant James NJ. Fpnupr

Vn The night Of SCNt0mbcr 6. lD1S,
Sergeant James VI. Fcnucr. Battery 4.
loSth +. A.. displayed unusual cool
ness. leadership and devotion TO duty
aud by his example kept his canuonccrs
at their post. thus maintaining the fire
of his gun when the battery position
north of la BonnC Maison. near Cour-
vile. France, was subjected to enemy
shclIfrc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
Private William {. Cato

On the nlght OF AUGUST u. IDS.
communication TO, the forward o. +. of
the First Battalion. 1OSth +. A.. was
broken on the ridge west of La Bonne
Maison. near Courvillc, France. by
heavy shrIlire. Private William c.
Cato. headquarters company. with one
other linCman, went out on the line
and in spite Of great danger from the
heavy Shclling repaired seven breaks.
thus re establishing the much needed
communication.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-15
Plan Land Bill for Soldiers

Washington, May 15.-CBy A. P)--.
Legislation to enable soldiers TO make
homestead settlements on public lands
was agreed upon at a conference today
between Secretary Lane and members
of the House and the Senate aud will
be introduced in Congress next week.
The measure will provide for the em-
ployment of soldiers in the development
of public lands and the allotment Of