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Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-02-05
CRossvILLE. TENNESSEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY s. 1919.

We stayed there for two months ano
left Belgium and came back to France.
"Un Sept. 28th we went to the line
between St. Quentin end Cambral and
on Sept 29th, at 6 a. m. we went on
the front that broke the Hindenburg
line. Believe me, that was some bat
tie. From then till Oct. 10 we were
on the line. driving them back nearly
every day. We went cut twice for a
short rest and on Oct. 19 we went out
for another rest and were out of the
line when the armistice was signed.
81 was surely glad when it was
signed. If j: hadn't been signed we
would have be en- in Berlin by now, tor
We sure did have them on the run.
We captured lots of prisoners and they
all seemed glad to give up. We had
four boys capture. who got back
few days ago. They said they were
treated fine while they we over there.
except that they didn't get much to
eat. The German bread is as black as
your hat.
81 have been tn Paris and it sure is
some place. didn't stay there long
had been on pass and came back
through there and stayed hearty all
day. There are lots of pretty girls
there ard they sure do like the Ameri-
can soldiers. too.
81 guess all of the boys are gone
from Crossville now. aren't they?
BYRD Agee has been to an officers
training school, but is back with Us
now.
"Well, | will close for this time.
From a Sammy in France,
Fred Dunlap"
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-02-05
FROM SUNNY FRANCE,
Volner Handy and Fred Dunlap Write
InterestingIy.--Briet Word
from N. J. Ferguson,Jr.

Following are few letters received
while the editor was in Nashville last
week and we find them IF such general
interest that We publish them practic-
ally word for word. Especially will
our people be interested to learn of the
condition of N. J. Ferguson, Jr.. of
PIkeville, son of cur former citizen. N.
J. Ferguson.
France. Jan. 6, 1919.
IS. {. Bishop,
dear Friend: Will try to drop you
few lines tonight. asI WAS sitting
here thinking of home and nothing else
to pass the time away.
"Have been in this hospital for over
twenty days, but am feeling fine and
hope to be moved towards home IN the
near future.
"Soon after arriving here / was at
tached to a supply train, therefore |
have got to see most of this country.
After leaving New York we stopped
at He lifax, Canada, for two days. then
embarked and twelve days later we
landed at Liverpool, England. Our
trip was delayed sumo by the zig gag
course that we took to fool the sub
marines. There we're twenty-eight
transport vessels, BESIDES the convoy
or cruisers that guarded Us.
"Three ays before we reached Liv-
erpool we lad brush with the sub
marines; tt report was that they sank
three subs, out of course there is no
way to tell / or sure. However. none
Of our ships we're sunk.
Every was ordered up on deck.
with life belts and we're made to re-
main there for several hours and about
that time the water began to take on
the look of a very dark. cold desolate
place. as no one knew how soon he
would be trying to swim ashore.
II have forgotten the date of ar
rival, but we stayed In a rest camp for
two days, then took the train across to
South Hampton, crossed the English
channel to La Harve. France.
Took train again and spent four
long, weary days riding in small boz
cars. with nothing hut canned beef and
hard-tack to eat. Since then we have
moved here and there in short moves
all over this country, as it seems 20
me-.
Have hiked to the old duyouts more
than once when some shopping Dutch
nan flew over. In fact, we nearly
lived in them for . while. But things
rave changed now and they don't come
,ver any more. so We have quiet living
With the rats. and there surely are
'ome healthy ones here too.
"The cities have begun to use their
electric lights again and the old cam
lies are going cut of date.
"rhere are lots of sights that |
would like to relate, but ! haven't the
oer to put it all on, so will bring
his to close. |,
Il have seen about all this world
hat | want to, so when the time comes
o start home, am going to be good
atured and 60 aboard with the rest.
nd old Cumberland county will be
ood enough for me In the future.
From your friend,
"volner Hamby,
opoSo uoon,tol AZ roul Crarco -
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-02-05

"Pikeville. Tenr., Jan. 27, 1919.
Dear Bishop: We are in receipt of
your letter of recent date in which you
make inquiry about our son. N. J. We
very much appreciate your interest in
him, and certainly feel very kindly to-
ward all our friends for their sympa-
thy. However our boy is not at home.
but confined to u. S. Base Hospital
in France. We have never been able
to find out just exactly the nature or
extent of his injuries we know that he
was gassed and that it affected his
eyes, as in letters heretofore his nurse
speaks about bis eyes being very sensi-
tive to light. but he must be injured
otherwise as you will see from the let
ter have just received today. This
letter also written by his nurse, a
copy of which follows:
'Marsailles. France. Dec. %, 1918.
"'Uear Mother: Received your let
ters of Nov. 18th and 18th, and assure
you they were read with great pleas
ure. Am improving, have been able
to sit up in wheel chair, which he's
been the first I have been out of bed
since Oct. 18th, but think will be
able to travel next month. Am glad
to hear you are all having good health.
Have been having a great deal of
rain for the past two weeks. We are
on nice Christmas dinner.
the boys are trying to get tree, and
one ward is decorated and makes
things look homelike. Wishing you
all Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year,
Your loving son,
"'N. J.
U. s. Base Hospital 68. A. r. o. |
72O American +. f. ~
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-02-05
WILL SAIL FOR HONE.

1t is given out that President Wilson
will sail for homo February il.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Of Control, State House, Lincoln. for

Of Control, State House, Lincoln. for
details.)
If you wish to give up your chill
dren (and I hope you do not) you
could no doubt find homes where
they would be adopted, provided the
children are normal. Write the
Child Saving Institute. Omaha; also
the Christian Home, Council Bluffs.
We understand, however. that these
places could only give you tempor-
ary help, but would not undertake
entire support of your children for a
period of years. Il do not know of
a Bethany Home at Council Bluffs.
though there may be one. Try reach
ing them with letter.)
Regarding nursing: It is splen-
did profession, but If you wish to
take a thorough course of training,
it will require three years, with
practically no remuneration. More
over, the really good hospitals and
institutions of training will not ac-
cept women over 80 unless they have
exceptional educational advantages.
Write any hospital for a statement
of its entrance requirements. You
might be able to get some incidental
training and plenty of work as a
practical nurse.
Two Classmates-Freckl at Is
do not mean freckles all through
life. Lemon will take the summers
sun freckles off and cold cream on
the face before going out will pre-
vent a great many. You need not
worry about your popularity with
boys yet. If you have many girl
friends and the boys are your
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
HIATT Grenville Nuptials

The marriage OF Miss Pearl Alice
Grenville and Mr.. Claude HIATT took
place Tuesday evening, June "a, at
the Emmanuel Baptist church. Rev.
John Leslie Barton read the mar
riage lines. The church was dec
Grated in palms, ferns and pink
larkspur. =.
The bride was attended by Miss
Julia Grenvlle as maid of honor,
who wore a gown of turquoise blue
georgette and carried Ophelia roses.
Miss Frances Wallace and Vera
Keaton, the bridesmaids, were
gowned in pink chiffon and taffeta
and carried Killarney roses.@ Ruth
Edith Grenville and Ethel Ruth HIATT
were flower girls and wore white or
gandie frocks with pink and blue
sashes. They carried large baskets
Of daisies. sa r Y FF9
The. brides gown was, of white
crepe and geogette and she wore a
long tulle veil. She carried a
shower bouquet of BRIDES roses.
The bridegroom was attended by
Mr.. George Boyden as best man.
Messrs. Stewart. Curtis and Clayton
Grenville and Harry Kountze acted
as ushers.
Following the ceremony recip-
ton. was held at the home of the
brides brother, Mr.. Clement Gren-
will. The young couple will make
their home in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Mrs. Cook Supervisor
Of the Woman's Land
Army Recruits.

Nine women, all of whom have
had former experience on farms.
have applied to Mrs. William Hubert
of New York, director of the Wo-
mans Land Army, who has been in
Omaha for several days recruiting
women workers for Nebraska farms
Mrs. E. c. Cook of Glenwood, Ia ,
has been accepted as supervisor and
the others who have applied are
Misses Hazel Nicholson, Blanche
Jacobson, Bess Gering, Mamie Scribe,
business women of Omaha, Misses
Deborah Mower and Mary Witzke,
nurses, and Miss Eleanor RAM and
sister of Western, Mo.
A number of prominent social
service workers will form a COM
mittee. to further the land army
work in Omaha and to assist the
young women selected in securing
their uniforms and other equip
ment. The following women were
appointed at a meeting at the Y. w.
C. A. held Wednesday morning:
Mesdames H. c. Sumney, G. F. Gill
more, Draper Smith, c. E. Johannes,
James Richardson, Rene Hamilton
Stevens, and Miss Jessie Towne,
dean of girls at the Central High
school.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Mrs. Renee H a m ilton
Stevens to Enter War
Camp Community Work

Girls work at the War Camp
Community service will receive new
impetus for Mrs. Renee Hamilton
Stevens, former Omahan has ac-
cepted the Office of director. Mrs.
Stevens is now in Washington at
tending a meeting of workers in
this branch of service from all cor
ners of the United States. She will
also stop in Boston and Detroit be-
fore returning where she will con-
fer with many social service work.
ers. 1t is expected that Mrs.
Stevens will begin her new duties
early in the week.
OF unusual charm and ability
Mrs. Stevens is especially fitted for
the position which she will hold.
She has been a director of the
femme employees at M. E. Smith
& Co. for several months and was
engaged in similar service while liv-
ing in the east. Her duties will
consist in outlining the work which
the girls will do, in planning enjoy
able. hikes, picnics and dancing par
ties, in short occupying most i'm
portant niche in the lives of many
young women in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Advice to the LOvelorn
Love Comes Unbidden and "To Love or Not We Are
No More Free Than the Ripple to Rise and Leave
the Sea-"
Bv BEATRICE FAIRFAX

profession. Can you tell me
where I can secure the training that
is necessary, or must l enter a. hos
pital? If so, please give me the
name and address of same.
Thanking you, I remain,
H. B. S.
1t is very difficult, If not impossi-
BILE, for woman to make 4 living
for herself and three young children
in these days of high costs. Separa-
.tion should be only the very last re-
course. The economic struggle is a
fierce one and you should realize it's
full seriousness before undertaking
the double duty of mother and faith
er to your little ones.
The law will help you in these
respects: 1t will compel the father
to help support the children; it will
give you financial aid through the
mothers pension law (see your
county judge for full information) !;
it will offer your children home
in the State Home for Dependent
Children. Write the State Board
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Dorothy Morton
Is Bride Of
H. R. Jobst
Honeymoon Plans Are
Being Kept Secret
Will Be at Home
in Two Weeks.

All the delicate tints of the rain
bow were reflected in the flowers
and gowns of the bridal attendants
of Miss Dorothy Morton, whose
marriage to Herman Robert Jobst
was solemnized Wednesday even
ing at All Saints church. Rev. T. J.
Mackay read the marriage lines.
The altar was banked with dais-
les, snapdragons and a profusion of
pink roses, making a beautiful set
ting for the bridal party. Miss Mil
dred Wadleigh Penick of New Or
leans was charming in a pink Or
CANDY gown with a picture hat to
match. Her shower bouquet of roses
was tied with ribbons of the same
hue. Miss Susanna Jobst wore an
organdy frock of delicate blue and
carried Ophelia roses Miss Marg-
aret Williams, maid of honor, chose
lavender, her picture hat and shower
bouquet of sweet peas harmonizing
with her gown.
The bride was lovely in her white
satin gown. her long veil caught
with pearls falling to the hem of
her train. A shower bouquet of
brides roses and swansonia was
carried.
1t. Perry Singles attended the
bridegroom and the ushers were c.
w. Morton, jr., brother of the bride,
and 1t. Ellsworth Moser.
Following the ceremony an in
formal reception was held at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. w. Morton, for the rela-
tives of the young couple and few
intimate friends. Ophela roses, ar
tistically arranged in baskets, were
used through the rooms.
Mr.. Jobst and his bride are keep
ing their honeymoon plans secret
but after two weeks they will re-
turn to make their home at 1928
Cass street. Mrs. Jobst's travelling
suit was of blue silk witha hat to
match and corsage of pink roses
was worn.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Beardsley are
planning a motor trip to Lake Okla
boji next week for their guest. Miss
Mildred Crabbe. They left Thurs
day, returning Monday, June 80.
A daughter, Rose, was born to
Mr. and Mrs. Winston K. Johnston,
Wednesday at St. Joseph's hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus E. Harris
and daughter, Jane. will leave Sat
urday for Kentucky where they will
visit relatives. The Harris family
is moving to St. Paul and Mr.. Har-
ris will go there in July. Mrs. Har-
ris and Jane will remain in Ken
lucky until early fall.
Max Just of the Belgian army will
arrive Friday afternoon to be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. White
house. The Belgian officer was in
Omaha a year ago when he made
the acquaintance of Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitehouse. He was in the service
four years and has visited many Eu-
ropean countries since his visit to
Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Baird an
nounce the birth of a son, We'd
nesday morning at their home,
1852 Seward street. Mrs. Baird
was formerly Miss Grace L. Owen.
Miss Mary Louise Sunderland of
Chicago, who is the guest of Misses
Nan and Helen Murphy, will return
to Chicago Friday evening.
Maj. w. J. Leary arrived home
Friday. He was United States
army surgeon and served one year
overseas.
Mrs. Robert Rushton of Adele,
Wis, with her daughter, Amy, and
neice, Minnie, arrived Thursday
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Marriage Announcement.

Mrs. B. A. Pearce announces the
marriage of her daughter, Miss
Sylvia Elizabeth Hoover, to DR..
John A. Borghoff. The ceremony
took place Wednesday, June Is, at
Fort Omaha, Rev. Father Dowd
performing the ceremony.
Owing to the recent death of the
brides brother, it was a very quiet
affair. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter M.
Campbell were the only attendants.
The bride wore a dark blue tri-
colette gown and large white hat.
DR.. and Mrs. Berghoff, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell,
left Immediately after the ceremony
for Minneapolis. They will be at
home after July IS, at 32l0 Harvey
street.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Echoes from 'Heartbeats
Culled From the Morning Mail as
Pure Gold From Ugly Ore.
AN APPRECIATION TO "A. X"

AN APPRECIATION TO "A. K"
Author of "Heartbeats."
Truly wonderful
Art thou ...
In the expression
OF your thoughts j
On plebeian affairs
As we'll as those of the
Secret longings
Of the Soul.
Diverse topics
OF scope infinite
Art appareled by you
In manner unique
With underlying current
OF Humor and
Gentle understanding
That encourages,
Amuses
And elevates.
May your soul
Triumph
Over earthly drudgery
And your mentality
Constantly expend
Is
My
Prayer
YURAGRL
ISPOSE? w. J.. G.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Mother Of Three

Dear Miss Fairfax, Omaha Bee: |
am writing to you for information,
and hope you will be able to give
me some.
Owing to separation in our
home. I am forced to put my three
children in a home and seek employ
ment.
With the money I receive each
month hope to find a good honey"
place for the children with a few
privileges, as they have always been
used to having almost everything
desired.
I have been informed that there
Is good home in Council Bluffs The
Bethany Home, believe, is the
name of it.
Do you know the address of such
a place, or is there any other good
home you can recommend?
The oldest is a girl, years old,
and two boys, one years, and the
other 16 months.
also wish to take up nursing as
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

An effective calico gown is shown
ir this morning frock of English
print, which is the finely woven
member of the calico family. A
white ground is sprigged in coral
PINK and light blue. The bodice is
cut square and the opening is out
lined with knife plated ruffle of
hemstisched linen. A little shirred
vest is held by a bow of old blue
ribbon making an attractive trim
ming for the wide girdle of
calico. The skirt of this gown is
plainly gathered and is cut with a
deep pinafore of calico. With this
picturesque frock is worn broad
brimmed hat of old blue straw
trimmed with old blue ribbon.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

By A. X.
Imagurl w. ]. G.
Who are you to
Flatter me thusly
And brush the cobwebs
From my murky brain
In humid weather
Better than coca-cola
Or Java
Or the product of
The Poppy
Which
At $3.50 per ounce
Is quite as precious
To those who need it L..
As your appreciation" is
To me
Who needs many more
Than are ever received.
Yes w. J. G. my soul
Has triumphed ,
Over earthly drudgery
For the kitchen sink
Hath no terror for me
Even when it is
Stacked to overflowing
With MISUNDERSTANDING.
Life is mostly
One sweet song
And my work
Is my pleasure
Except for the
Burdensome task
OF constantly pruning the
Weeds of egotism
From the fruit
OF my mentality.
I am with you
Kind friend in your prayer
That my mentality
May constantly expand"
Together we sit
(My musings and me)
Laughing and signing
And philosophysing
To the sweet tune
Of my little Corona keys
While the wild old world
Sins on and on.
If this be not all true
Pray
Does it not ring true?
SELAH!
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Fontenelle Chapter Affairs.

The Fontenelle9 Kensington club
was entertained at Happy Hollow
Monday afternoon, June Is. Host
ess Mrs. Edward L. Lotz, assisted
by Mrs. A. R. Mcfarland, Mrs. A..
F. Bingeman, Mrs. Fred Lundgren
and Mrs. F. w. Simpson.
Fontenelle chapter No, 24o of the
Order of the Eastern Star will hold
special meeting for initiation Fri
day evening, June u.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Heal Ski, Diseases

II Il unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, ,blotchsa, ,ringworm. rashes
and similar akin troubles. zemo OBJ
tained at any drug store for Csc, or
81 90 for extra large bo:ds. and prompt.
II applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. i cleanses and
soothes the skim and heals quickly and
effectively mos siin dissases.
zcmo d . wonderful penetrating,
dissppearine liquid and is soothing to
tie most delicate skin. Il is not greasy,
is easily applied and costs little. Get
Il today and savs all further distress.
Ihs r ". Rose ca. Cleveland. O
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
observation-disclosures.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Armbrust an
nounce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Fannie. to Fred A. Frpescher OF
Pilford, S. D., which took place at
the home of the brides parests,
Wednesday evening. Miss Marga y;
NJ. Armbrust, sister of the bride,
and Mr.. George w. Armbrust were
the bridal attendants. Rev. Fred
Seesko, read the marriage lines.
The young couple will make their
home in Pilford.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Happv Hollow,

Mrs. A. L. Green entertained at
luncheon Thursday in honor of her
sister, Mrs. Forest Breyfogle. Her
guests included Mesdames John
Bruce. George Rasmussen, William
Carey, John Pulver, George Guinter
F. B. Aldous, Buy Shipherd and Al
bert Linderholm.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
For Miss Pickering.

The board of directors of the Y.
w. c. A. gave luncheon Thursday
at Happy Hollow club in honor Of
Miss Eta Pickering, who has re-
signed her position as secretary.
Covers were laid for 20 guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Informal Bridge.

Mrs. Howard Rushton entertain
ed Informally at bridge Thursday
afternoon in honor of Miss Ivy
Campbell. the house guest of Mrs.
Philip Horan. There were eight
guests present. The house was
prettily decorated in garden Aow-
ers. Miss Campbell is of the
psychology department of Wells
college, New York. She will leave
Thursday evening for the east.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
1t Certainly Would.

Top. Ist1
Eyes, my SON"
"Who was Pocahontas?"
She was an Indian princess Of
Virginia, who saved John Smiths
life"
well. Pop. it would be some
contrast if she was called upon to
do that same act for all the John
Smiths today, now, wouldn't it!"--
Yonkers Statesman.
Miss Cecilia P. Bass is the young
est woman attorney in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Carter Lake Club.

Those entertaining at dinner
Wednesday evening at Carter Lake
club were: Frank H. Meyers, who
had 81 guests, and Miss Virginia
Patterson, 10. ~
Mrs. H. A. Nelson and ]. H. Wal
lace will have 40 guests at dinner
Thursday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Card Party,

The machinists auxiliary of the
Helpmate lodge will give a card
party Friday afternoon at the La
Dor temple.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

Mrs. Fay Horton of Denver will
arrive the latter part of the week to
visit Mrs. c. B. Horton at Carter
Lake.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27
Mothers Club.

Mrs. R. A. Anderson, 1106 South
Twenty-ninth street, assisted by
Mrs. Al Widstrup, will entertain
the Train School Mothers club Fri
day, June 27, at 2 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

morning to be the house guest of
Mrs. J. H. Rushton.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

Miss Violet Carlson, daughter of
Mrs. Ella Carlson, is expected to
arrive here within a, week.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

friends. too. why should you want
more just yet. 1t SENS to me that
you are fortunate. You could not
have this reputation II you had fol-
lowed that custom you write Of of
seeking strange friends merely for
the sake Of a soda fountain drink.
Sweet Sixteen-My advice to you
Is to make this year of your life, JUST
what you have signed yourself, It Is
silly to forfeit the fun. the happiness
and beauty that could come into
this year for such trivial. common
ideas. You are old enough to have
a standard and ldeal--and live up to
them. In this ideal I should In
clude the custom of having your
friends call for you at your own
home. when you go out with them.
And I should certainly bar those
good night kisses that you are un-
certain Of.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

Miss Dorothy Lyle, s201 Under
wood avenue, left Wednesday eve
ming for Cleveland, where she will
spend two weeks visiting a school
friend. She will spend the re-
mainder of the summer in Boston
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. A. c. Powell has gone to
spend the summer at La Jolla, Cal.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

Mrs. R. S. Hall and daughter,
Dorothy, will leave Thursday even
ing for Stanford, Conn, where they
will spend the summer. Jasper Hall,
who has been attending school in
the east, will join them there.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

A daughter, Rose, was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Winston K. Johnston,
Wednesday at St. Joseph's hos
pital.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

Maj. w. J. Leary arrived home
Friday. He was United States
army surgeon and served one year
overseas.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-27

Miss Mary Louise Sunderland of
Chicago, who is the guest of Misses
Nan and Helen Murphy, will return
to Chicago Friday evening.