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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

WeFkmen began early Monday morn.
ing and continued through Monday night
tha mixing and pouring Of the con-
crete for the floor Of the new Ticonic
National Bank. This was made possible
oy the running Of steam pipes through
the sand and other material used in the
concrete 1t is understood that several
stoves were placed in the basement.
such IS are used by contractors in the
carrying on Of such construction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the George
N. Bouraue Post will hold its regular
meeting at the hall this evening at the
usual hour. The auxiliary is growing
weekly and at every meeting several
new ladies are taken into the organ
izstion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The smallest practical power motor
IN the world forms the electrical por-
ton OF a new dental-tool holder. The
motor weighs only four ounces, and
Is but II inches in diameter and p
inches long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Canadian Strona Man Dies

Montreal. Dec. 1-Herace Barre. re-
Tired professional strong man" who
Claimed the worlds title at weight
hfting, died here today. Barre. who
was born In France 4S years ago, had
peen a Jail guard here for the past
10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
n fishing Schooner
Aground off Newfoundland

Curling, N. F., Dec. 1.-The hshine
schooner Donald Moulton, with 1900
qpintals Of cod ON board. was driven
a aground on Woods Island today by
Z heavy gale. Attsmpts made by
4; steamer to pull her on were un.
;buccessful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Domestic Science Committee Enter
tanned

Domestic Science Committee Ent0r'
tanned
Mrs. Arthur Page of Winter street en-.
tertained the domestic science commit
tee Of the WatervilIe Woman's Club al
her home Monday afternoon and there
was a good attendance. She was as
sisted in her entertaining by Mrs. Grace
Mitchell Davis and Mrs. Frank Weber
Following the regular routine business
very interesting paper on christmas
Customs Of Other Countries was pre-.
scented. The paper was very well read
and gave interesting facts regarding
the various customs in other lands and
compared them with those Of our coun-
try. A very dainty collation. was served
after the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

There was very good attendance at
the meeting of the George N. Bourque
Post. American Legion. Monday evening
at its hall. The usual business was
transacted and new matters were I'M
der discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

tn Indianapolis. William Green. sec
Is expected here to-
morrow.
Operstors in the Indiana fields mad
nosted notice Of q II per cent. m
crease in miners wages. but no re-
sponse to the offer was reported to"
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Thieves stole two horses beloneine
TO w. 8. Paxton of Hammond Ina
one night. and returned the next
night and stole stack of hay with
which to feed the horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The intentions of Samuel Raymond
Smiley Of Winslow. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank A. Smiley. to Miss Freda
Knauff of this city have been hleo
at the Office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Armon Lodge No. q. Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows, will work the third
degree on a class Of candidates at a
meeting to be held Wednesday evening.
Supper will be served at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The annual meeting Of st. Marks
church was held Monday evening
and the list Of officers elected will be
announced in Wednesday mornings
D60eP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Lou Nickerson has returned to
this city, after passing a few days
in Winthrop with Mr.. and Mrs. Cur
tbs Sears. being their Thanksgiving
guest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Christine Jones was in the city
Monday on her return to Washington,
D. c., from Brooks, where she has
been passing few days. Her brother,
Hollis Jones, accompanied her to this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The ladies Of the Congregational
church will meet Tuesday at the Con-
sregationai church instead Of Wednes'
day as planned. On that day the floors
will be repaired in the chureh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

grammar school at Deer Isle. has re-
turned to her duties after passing two
weeks with her parents on upper Col
lege avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Toward will
leave Wednesday for st. Petersburg,
Fla. where they will pass the win
ter. They have been visitors in Flor
ida for the past several winters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Dora Libby has returned to
her work as stenographer in the Of
fee of the superintendent Of schools,
after being absent, being confined to
her home with the mumps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

There will be a regular meeting Of
Canton Halifax. No. ~. p. M. l. u.
o. r.. At . o'clock Friday nigns. Elec-
ton Of Canton and field officers will
take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The D. w. Marston farm. which he
sold but lately lies in three towns,
Lyman, North Kennebunkport, Day.
ton and In one city. Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Canton. O.. Dec. Jack Britton,
welterweigEt champion. tonight
knocked out Billy Ryan Of Cincinna-
II. in the 18th round Of q scheduled
12-round contest here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Edward Pollard of wWinslow re-
turned to his home Monday from
Gray's hospital, where he underwent
an operation for the removal Of his
toneilS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

There will be a dance Wednesday eve
ming at the Winslow Grange hall under
the auspices of the Grange. Roderiek
orchestra will furnish music and there
will be q good time in general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. Marion Hinckley and Miss
Faithe Hinckley of Goodwill Farm
were shoppers in the city Monday fol
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Harvey Doe, instructor at Oak
Grove Seminary, and his sister. Miss
Alta, who is a Senior at the Semin-
airy. were shopping in this city Mon
day for the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Maria Whittier has returned
to her work at the Elmwood, after
being confined to her home with the
mumpS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

r. r. Wilson Of Syracuse. n. T., and
E. H. Jacobs Of Rochester, n. T.. are
In the city for a few days on business
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The regular meeting OF the Watervilie
Masonic lodge was held Monday evening
at the hall with a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Hazel Pooler has returned to
her work in the Hager candy store.
after a few days vacation passed in
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

A SON, Norman. was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Henry w. Hamlin of Vas
salboro at the Hamlin home on Nov
ember 25th, and is the second child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. Henry Glazier has returned
from North Vassalboro. where she
has been visiting friends and relatives
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Seweil Brown have
returned to their home in Clinton
after visiting their daughter in this
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Knights Of IT,
comic street are the parents of an
eight-pound girl names Francis Ger
trude, born last Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The monthly meeting Of the city gov
eminent will be held this evening At
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

b. Harry Vigue and Julia Provost
were married on November 9th, al
the Advent parsonage. by Rev. T. j
Coolbroth. They were unattended
After q wedding trip they will re-
side In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

A. b. Clement Of Portland was
calling on friends in the city Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. ]. s. Hazeltine has returned
to her home in Pittsfield from bus
mess trip to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

]. D. Barbour Of Portland is in th'
city for q few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

A. b, Stantial Of Belfast was bust
ness visitor In the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Walter Young has returned to this
city from a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Frederick X. Foss Of Sherman
Mills was in the city on business
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Fred Hsrror. a High school student,
II confined At his home on College ave.
nue. by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Arthur Smith Of Bangor was bust
ness visitor II the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

DR.. George G. Averill has returned
from q business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

James H. Duncan Of Searsport was .
visitor in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

There was a clean slate at the po-
lice headquarters Monday for the en-
tire day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Charles McGann and George X.
Boutelle went to Boston Monday on
a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

George d. Greenleaf of Boston Is
here ON a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

c. H. Mckinney Of 6kowheGan wal
shopping in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

LIP. Evans of Dover. was in the city
Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

H. s. Capron Of Bangor was a bus
mess caller in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

q. c. Quincy Of PresQus Isle was
business visitor in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The bomb attack on the Japanese for
eign ONCE occurred on October 81. While
some damage was done, there were mo
Iataiiies' The birthday of the Emperor
or Japan is August 81. but the celebra.
ton of the anniversary was DELAYED I'm.
til October II on account NJ w.-
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

w. G. Walters Of Pennington was
in the city Monday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Waterville Local News

Taylor Hooper returned Monday
from a business trip to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

L. A. Wilson Of Bar Harbor was
calling on friends in the city Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Senior Machado last week asked
what the recent government in Port
ugal was doing to regain Olivenza.
asserting that as result of Portu-
CARS efforts in the war Portugal had
right to ask the town be restored
to her. The foreign minister in re-
ply said the Portuguese government
knew the rights of Portugal in the
matter, but that it was a question
to be settled in a friendly way be-
tween Spain and Portugal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

H. b. White Of Bangor was In the
city on business for the day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
CLAIM CAINk SERVANTS
IN PLOT TO BLOW Up
FOREIGN OFFICE IN TOXIC

TOXIC Friday, Nov. 1.-tpy Tug a. ~
"A sensation has been csused In dlpio-
matte circles by the arrest Of three Chi
nese servants, TIVE of them attached to
the Chinese legation and one to the
Russian embassy, and also the Japan
ese~tatekeeper Of the Russian embassy.
charged with completely in the attempt
to blow up the foreign office with
bombs on the occas'o of the celebration
of the Emperor's birthday.
The Kolumin Shimbun in an extra
edition says:
This was the outcome Of a riot of
Chinese students in Toxic with the oh
ject Of killing the minister Of state and
other distinguished men to avenge tho
disgrace to China on account Of the
Shantung question. 1t was originally
intended to enter the reception hall and
hurl a bomb when the guests were as
sembled. but this failed owing to the
watchfulness Of the police.
After that an attempt was made to
destroy the building from without.
1.-THE police are conducting q far
reaching investigation to determine il
there has been a conspiracy from the
outside"
1t is reported that secret meetings of
Chinese Bolsheviki are being held in
Toxic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

o. v. Paige Of Guilford was call
ing on friends in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Paris E. Miller Of South Berwick
II In the city on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

8. e. Groundy Of Boston was call
ing ON business trade In the city
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

p. C. Cleaveland of Portland Is in
the city for a few days on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
SPAIN REFUSES RETURN
FORTIFIED TOWN OF
OLIVENZA TO PORTUGAL,

Madrld, Dec. 1.-The Spanish gov
eminent has replied to the recent re-
quest Of Bernardino Machado ,or-
lher PRESIDENT of Portugal. for the
return ny Spain to Portugal of the
ior.ihed town Of Oliyenza, lying IS
mlles southwest of Badajoz. near the
portuguese frontier. The town was
taken by Spain in 1911.
me Spanish reply declares that for
historic reasons the request of Sem
nor Machado is impossible of fulfill
ment.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
CONSTlPAT
And Sour Stomach Caused Thia
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat.
rick. Of this place, writes: 81 was
very consipated. had sour stomach
and was 90 uncomfortable. I went to
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and scanned to
tear up my digestion. They would
sripe me and afterwards It seemed
was moro constlpated than before.
l heard of BIack.Draught and de.
cided to try It. found 1t just what
needed. 1t was an easy laxative. and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
improved. got well OF the sour stom.
ach. my bowels soon seemed normal.
no more gripping. and / would take q
dose now and then, and vas in good
shape.
1 cannot say too much for Black.
Drausht for 1t is the finest laxative
one can uBe."
Thedford's Black.Draught has for
many years been found of great value
In tho treatment of stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in Its action, leaving no
pad after-offects. 1t has won tho praise
OF thousands OF people who have used
A. NC-135
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
DANDY NEWS.

Miss Lena Bucham, of Tazewcll, is
spending several days with her sis
ter, Mrs. j. p. Beavers Mt this place.
Miss Ethel Payne, of Horsepen, Va.
is visiting her parents, Mrs. r. d.
and w. B. Young.
Mr.. NJ. McDilda was tho guest of
Mr.. w. b. Sergeant Sunday.
Misses Ethel and Matte Bruster
are spending week with friends in
Bandy. They are moving to Ohio.
Miss Lena Burcham was the guest
of iiisse9 N.rgie and Mildred Lam
Ser saturday night.
Miss Rose Vernon was the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. }. y. Settle Sunday
night.
Mrs. Jane Waldron was in the viii
lage several days last week visiting
relatives. Her old friends were glad
TO see her again.
Mr. and Mrs. Arch Mccoy were ut
llnrman Saturday and Sunday, att
tending an Adventist meeting.
Miss Mamie Lambert helped her
brother, Il. l.. Lambert in the store
most of last week
Mr. George Nicewander was
pleasant visitor at the homo of his
sister, Mrs. Y. NJ. Qucscnberry the
last of the week.
Mrs. Rachel Beavers, of Maxwell.
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Su-
san Beavers
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
CONGRESS- IN SPECIAL SESSION
New York Worldly

Summoning congress in specinI coo
SION on May 10, the president, gov
erned by knowledge of conditions nos
sesscd by few others, indicates the
time when in lawmaking as we'll no
treaty making he is to need the MS
sistance of the legislative depart
ment.
Inc Germans must begin their re-
Sponses to the treaty Of peace prc-
scented to them not later than Mnv
n. From May 10 until tho end nj
me iiscal year on June 80. six weeks
WIN intervene. In that period, with
the notice now given, it should be
PoSsinie Tor congress to correct many
VI us shortcomings as to approprin-
IONS and If the republican ma ioritv
sent it, w P'e-
Everything will depend upon tbo
temper of the men in control. In The
senate thy cnn wreck treaties and
eNtinguish every hope of peace If
they will. In both houses il is pos
siDie Tor unrestrnincd partyism, nd
dressing itself only to the presidrn-
tiai campaign of 1920, to dscrcdit it,
sell and inilict hardship upon the
people. This congress- is no vindirn.
ton of stnndpat republicanism. H. il
SIMPLY standpnt republicnnism ON
!rial before nm exceedingly critical
jury.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
SOLDIERS LETTERS
Four Letters From Clarence E..
Lawrence

We have received for publication
four letters from Clarence E. Law
renee, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. l..
Lawrence at North Tazewell, two of
them being addressed to MIR. Law
renee and two to his sister, Miss Cora
All OF the letters are postmarked
IN Germany. where young Lawrence
IS attached TO the army o1 occupation,
n machine gun company OF 18th In
fantry.
Young Lawrence is very solicitous
about che prospect for garden
truck" fruit, etc, and is very much
disappointed that he was not mere to
help IN pianting tire garden and put
Ting out the crops, but expresses the
nope that he Will be home in time to
heip harvest the crop. Lawrence has
had great experience with t. e my
chine sunners. His return IS anxious
ly awaited
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
GIRLS! WRITTEN YOUR SKIN
WITH LEMON JUICE.
Make beauty lotion for few cents
Ia remove TIM, freckles, sallowness.

Your grocer hes the lemons and
amy drug store or toilet counter will
supply you with three ounces Of or
chard white for II few cents. Squeeze
the juice of two frcch lemons into Il
bottle, then put in the orchard white
and shnhc well. This makes quarter
pint of the very best lemon skin whit
cncr and complexion betautiiicr known
Massnge this frng~..nt, creamy To-
ton daily into the face, neck, arms
and hands and just see how frcckles,
tan, sallowncss, redress and roughness
disappear :.nd how smooth, soft and
clear the skin becomes. Yes! 1t is
harmless and the beautiful results
will surprise you.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
BIDS WANTED.
OFFICE OF THE STATE HIGH
WAY COMMISSION
Richmond Nn Mn {

~, KIc,,mon1, Va, May 9, 1919.
Dids VIII be received ut Tie Clerks
oillce' ia%ewcll, Va, until II o'clocl,
hooA, Monday May 26, 1919, for the
conalructng with watcrbound mac
ADAM inc lMptat Valley Road in JEFF
irISonvliic District, Tazcwel County.
Pans and specifications on flo nj
The Clerks Onice, Tazewcll. Va and
II tits Office. Specifications furnish.
cl ON application to the undersipncd.
a certified check for $500 90 must
accompany each bid.
Tie right is reserved to reject any
or Ill bios.
q. p. COLEMAN
State Highway Commissioner
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
MUD FORK NEWS.

Mr.. Floyd Billips and family from
Bland county. were visiting relatives
here the past week.
MIR. and Mrs. w. d. Tabor dined
Sunday.
Mrs. II. C. Tabor and sister, Miss
Estelle Beavers spent Sunday even
ing with Misses Dora and Cynthia
Mrs. w. r. Grouse and Mr. Hot
tie Mathena We're shopping in Bots
sevain Saturday.
Private Homer Beavers and sister.
MISS Billie, returned to their homes
Ut Maxwell Thursday, after spend
ng Il fe wdays with their cousin
Mrs. II. C. Tabor. ''''''
MISS Gertrude Epperson and cous-
1 n;ii; Misses Nora, Alma and Ethel
i niliips, were the guests of Miss Es-
tei.e Beaveres Saturday.
mrs, W. n. Hartman spent the day
with Mrs. Walter Scott Saturday
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
Co. E, 317th Inf, A. E. F.
April 18th. 1919.
Dear folks:

Dear folks:
After some delay on account of
moving, am answering your letter
which brought the sad news that sis
ter Matte is no longer with US. My
sincere sympathy goes out to you in
this hour of bereavement. She was
so good and suffered SO much without
murmer. We know her reward is
rich and sure. Your letters seem sad
but cheerful and we should be for we
know she has entered the portals of
light, where all is peace and joy.
Had nice letter from Willie yes
terday in which he gave you all plen-
ty of space and stated that he visited
you quite often. Have just moved
from winter quarters to what is
known as the lie Mans Embarkation
area, which is about IL hours by rail
from Brest. We are further south
now than we were at Fontaines and
are having lovely weather.
If everything woIXs out as expected
will be sailing soon after May lst. |
hope so. We detrained at Ecommoy
on the 4th, at 11.30 p. M, were serv-
ed hot chocolate by the Y. M. C.. A.
The Company hiked ii kilometres to
this Wage, arrived at about a. m.
on mtS ming of the 5th. was left at
Ecommoy with our supplies, which
were brought out on coinpanw trucks
yesterday, the 9Th. Am too busy to
write great deal. Here's hoping
all are enjoying reasonable health.
April 18th, 1919.
Dear folks:
Received your letters dated March
31st yesterday-quick time for letters
to come through, don't you think?
Making up for the time when it took
am onth. 1 expect to be OH the water
by the time this letter reaches you.
4 purchased a good supply OF cigar
cites yesterday, and chewing gum,
candy and some nice apples, Oregon
apples, by the way), so you may know
that we are going to fare sumptuous-
ly. There is plenty of sad news COM
ing from the States, but I am taking
all of it lightly, for it does not get us
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-05-16
-, VI 7. VVIiE NJ n N
State Highway Commissioner
HALE OF FRANCES YOUTH
KILLED IN BATTLE.

Captain Andrew Tardicu, head of
the general commission for the Fran
co-Americnn war, hns recently an
nounced he had made nm imvestiga-
ton into the number of French SOL
dlers killed between the ngc of 20 and
II. lie found that 30 per cent. hnd
lost their lives. Tint IL, over half of
Frances youth has disappeared.