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The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-21
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The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-21
NEWS FROM
THE TREN CHES

I'LL I0cVUNlI
Editor SEeedville News,
Dear Sir: -
Have just received a copy o
the News of Dec. 13, accompap
led by five letters from home an
it goes without saying that / fee
much better after reading S.
mu ah cheering news from my
dear old county. / spent about
four months in France before re.
ceiving any mail and am just be.
gining to get mail regular Y now.
Well l shall try to tell you a lit.
tie concerning soldering in
France. sa it might be Of interest
to some who have not had the ex-
perience. -4a
On landing at heNavre, after
a voyage of Ia days, Ito say
nothing of my sojourn in Eng
landD the first thing we beheld
that told Of the real carnage of
war was a long row of captured
German cannon. Weremain at
a shst camp in lie Havrey two
days and nights and then we
were sent on cattle cars to aelas-I
sifeatipn camp at st. Aigusn. 81
distance of 250 miles. A cattle1
carin France will hold eight head
of cattle provided they are plac-
ed in just exactly right position
So you will not be surprised if /
say that three cars wouldgo i'm
side of ono Americi n box car.
Then can you imagine the COM
fort we had the the two days and
nights we were on the trip from
the sea port to the classification
camp, these being A men to each
:ar? 4 havsepent six d1So an Z
nigA - - tuavG Gioe9 { ha1el
aee1 no ;><l<.
On'reschine tke sbelsnt hide
own ef St Aissan, I Wa sent
o the Specialist Company whsse
;wo days later / was transferred !,
o the Clerks School where re-
NAMED three weeks and was :
transferred to Company &c" 161 !
Infantry. then located at Coutres !
was at Coutres only three days =
vhen / was transferred to Com. !.
any L. 3l4 Infantry in which I u
emain at present.
During the time / was being !, |,
ent from one outfit to another, =
had such places as poultry hous- :. y
5, attics. old deserted houses -
orse stables, barn lofts and ls
oat pens to sleep in at night. q
ince have been with this pres v
Mt outfit, to add to these, l have g
ept ha trenches. dugouts, shell a
oles and in open air. however, y J.
e are very nicely situated at ="
Ms time.
After reaching the danger zone
lr hiking from place to place
as done at night. Can you i'm
Eine hike of fifteen to twenty
lies at night. with q seventy i,
re pound equipment swung to -
'ur body? Well, this is what u"
e did. stumbling over stones
ID timbers. and falling into =
tches and shell holes many
mes, still this was not the worst
y worst experience took place
Nov. l. when / realized the
gaming of no-man's-land.
We had been in reserve two ass
Us and nights when on the date |
ven at about 8 o'clock p. NJ. ,
started to take our place on
; front line Everything
med quiet enough save the
sming of our own artillery. un-
we were almost at our .desti- T
ton. All al once the quiet .,
Is was broken by a huge shell ~ ~
It came screaming though the vo,
like some wild beast from a Won
,venly planet. With deafen- nos
crash it exploded amongst US scri
was followed by several
'ers but luckily we continued
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-21

IL there is an X mark on your
paper or wrapper this week il
means your time is out. and that
your paper will be stopped unit
you send il a renewal, as the
postal laws require that all sub
scriptions be paid in advance.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-21
the SAEEnWLkE Hsys
HENRY GREENE
EDIT0R AND PaBi.ISHER.

a weekly newspaper devoted to the
;ftustriai, intellectual and moral de-
xsopineat and growth of Hancock
Gointy in parti saN and East Tennessee
~ general. Republican, in politics, fear
iass III defe, Sc of truth, and ever zeal
GUS in advocacy of whatever tends to
the tetterEent of our section or con tri-
bates to the happiness of its homes.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1919-02-21
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

The next State Examination
for teachers will be held March
IL and Ia, at Sneedv.lle, Tenn.
All who expect to teach next
year, and do not hold certificate,
must take this examination.
The July examination is too
late for all who expect to begin
work before September lst.
Done by order of State Super
intendept of Schools.
L. J. Catron,
County Superintendent.
SALESMAN WANTED to so
licit orders for lubricating oils,
greases and paints. Salary or
Commission. Address
The Harvey Oil Co..
Adv. Cleveland. Ohio.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

is like, but the thing is. 1 had to do so much more of 1t than you.
 Did 1 eyer tell you about the time 1 was or guard out m No Mans Land when Jerry shot two holes in the water jacket of my gun? That was one time he had me guessing where he was going to shoot next. but we soon got his location and the dough boys sent him bunch of rifle grenadeS for souvenirs so he didn't bother us any more
 We had a parade this evening, the three M. G. Bns. of the soth Div. My, but it does make you feel like stepping when you hear band play some good march. but 1 will be glad when I can watch the other fellow do eyes right. instead of me.
 It sure made me home sick when you mentioned potato planting. You know just about how often we get spuds, just twice day. How I long for the time when 1 can have fried eggs for breakfast instead of rice. The boys laugh at when
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
A Letter From France
 Sennenoy La Bas, Fran

oCHHcHoy La DdS, r rance,
 March 10th, 1919. MT. Oscar R. Anderson,
 Carlisle. Arkansas,
 Dear Brother. I received your letter dated February 24th. some days back, but was too lazy to reply at once. you know how it is In the army. do nothing until you have too.
 suppose we will be leaving here before long as the SOth Div. was turned over to the s. o. s. today. Tell mother I am in the $. o. $. now, but to keep up the service flag. I suppose you have heard the song, Mother Take in Your Service Flag, Your Son Is in the s. o. S.
 had letter from Garland Anderson yesterday. he was fine at the time he wrote. I'm sorry he is M. P. now. 1 don't see why he didn't go back to the states a dough boy. He was formally with the o9th Div. Inf. They have just aoout cut out the drill in our Bn. and put the time in packing up. we turned our machine guns in yesterday and l am in hopes 1 will never see them again. It is needless for me to tell you what the drill
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

1 tell them we grow rice in Ar kansas. They hurrah me about my state, and I cali them wops and Pennsylvania Dutch, but it is all in fun and just to pass the time away
 1 did my washing the first of the week and to make sure I was rid of the "cooties" I boiled them all together and now the only way 1 can tell my O. D. from the undershirt is by the collar.
 The weather has been fine for the last few days but we had considerable snow last night, quite surprise to us when we came out for reyeille this morn ing as it was nice and fair when we went to bed. The sun came up nice and clear so the snow was soon gone.
 The French have begun mak ing gardens and sowing wheat and when l see them at such, 1 feel like should be at home do- ing the same instead of wearing an uniform.
 If you don't hear from me any more you may know I'm on the
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
A Letter From Germany Selters, Germany,
 March 21. 1919

Miss Susie Isbell.
 Carlisle, Ark.
 Dear Sister
 i Received your letter of Feb 2s, was glad to hear from you l have gotten one Independent and sure was glad to get it. I kept it for long time and would read it oyer every day. It sure was a treat,
 l got card from Fred Bur nett. He is not far from me, al though l haven't seen him since We landed, but we write.
 Yes, l am sure that Dee will perish when he hears that his girl is married. It tickled me to hear of Miss Bain's wed ding. Tell dad to give Lloyd my regards from Germany to him as a married man.
 As mother seems to be worried over not knowing what 1 have to eat and how 1 sleep. I will try to tell her. 1 don't know if the cen sor will let it pass or not. As to eats, We have for breakfast mush and milk, coffee with cream and sugar, fried bacon and thicken gravy with bread. For dinner We have beef roast. cream pota- toes, stewed rice with tomatoes. and pudding with sauce. For supper We have hamberger with onion and pickle, sour kraut and potatoes, and doughnuts or Cook ies and every afternoon at four o'clock the Y. NJ. 0, A. serves hot chocolate and cookies. As to the kind of work I have to do, do not work at all. I drilf a lit- tie and play games every after noon. We play base ball, volley ball and basket ball: also have running jumps and various oth- kind of games and as to sleep have matt ess and six blank cts. l sleep very comfortable. We room in houses and have our own way as to what we want to do as long as We are in Germany.
 Gee, dad Is trying him self, buying new tractor engine and so much. Yes tell him I would like te run 1t myself.
 was sorry to hear that Roy was sick. hope he will be 0. k. when you get this.
 You speak of bad roads. we have good roads here now. It showed yesterday and last night but the sun is shining pretty to day.
 1 think by the time you get this letter we will be started homeward. We are expecting every day to start. Yes, you tell the world 1 have walked where Jesus walked and am not hurt. I'm glad of what I have seen and what 1 have gone through. I would not take anything for my experience. I'm just a hap. py old boy, that's all. Will close for this tune. with much love fo all,
 Frank. Co. F. 127 Inf. 32 Div.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Notice

We wish to inform the publlc that we have employed first class mechanic to assist in our repair work and will be able to turn out all jobs promptly from this time forward. Bring us your work, we guarantee promptness and efficiency.
 43.tf Pearson & Reed Garage
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
NOTICE

The Assessment of Sidewalk and Crossing Improve ment Dis trict No 1 of the year 1918 was filed at my place of business on the 9th day of April 1919, and same is now subject to inspec- tion.
 H. l. Buechley,
 Act. Recorder, 4s-4t Town of Carlisle A nice full line of paints and oils at the Arkmo Lumber Go.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17

move. This leaves me in the best of health and fine appetite. close hoping this finds you in good health, Your brother,
 o. D. Anderson
The Carlisle independent., 1919-04-17
Our Service and What It Means to You

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 When it needs member implement through fully profitable giDe the
 
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 We houe the best of Implements e ouest Uhich possibly ipap need holU ueN RobertSon-MyerS Hardware Co. Everything in Hardware Carlisle Arkansas
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
CRESCENT OIL COMPANY
ACTIVE IN WELSH FIELD
Alabama Capitalists viii Push
Development.

Monday John Carradine com.
! pleted a we'll at the Welsh Oil
Field for the Crescent Oil Com
pany. This well, which is strict
iy a pumper, began with an in
itial output of approximately $50
barrels per day, and it is thought
will develop an even better flow.
The Crescent Oil Company has
recently come into this field, Sc
curing important. leases. The
company is differed and financed
mainly by Alabama capitalists.
Preparations are being made by
them for the drilling of other
wells. The second one will start
just as soon as material is on the
ground.
NJ. f. Vickers. of Douglas, Ala,
president of the company, Ed.
Howell of OScilla, Alabama and
a Mr.. Graham of Bailey, Ala,
large stockholders in the Crescent
were here the first of the week
looking over prospects and max
ing plans for extensive operation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
EASTER SERVICES AT THE
METHODIST CHURCH.

1000 a. m,-Sunday School.
Subject; THE Meaning of Chrisl's
Resurrection"
II 100 a. M Life Aboundins''
This is a beautiful Easter pro-
gram which will be rendered bv
the Sunday School at this hour.
Don't miss this.
300 p. m.-"EternaI Life and
How TO Lead it, will be the sub
ject of the Junior Epworth
League. Every Junior is expect
edto be present at his service.
ZOO p. m.--Epworth League
with appropriate program and
good music. A good place to
spend an hour on this Easter eve
ming. Why not, young folks?
800 p. H. The Hope of Life
After Death This subject will
De presented by the pastor in his
evening message, Good musical
program.
The public is most cordially
invited to all of these services.
Strangers and visitors especially
welcome.
Robert L. Weldon, Pastor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
Visited Jennings Grove.

A number of ladies from
Lerah Grove WOodmen Circle at
tended a special meeting last Fri
day night of Cedar Grove at Jen-
nings. The occasion was the visit
of Mrs. Mary Bouligny, of Able
vile, State Guardian, and Mrs.
Amelia Smith of Algiers, State
Representative. The visitors
from Welsh were extended a very
cordial welcome and are loud in
their praise of the hospitality of
the Jennings lodge.
Among the ladies who attend
from here were Mrs. Matte God
frey, Mrs. A. L. Hebert, Mrs. Elodi
Kimball and Mrs. J. NJ. Shoemak-
er. Fahy Godfrey took the ladies
to Jennings for the occasion.
The members of Lerah Grove
hope to have the State representa-
tives here for a visit at some near
future date, when they will pre-
pare a campaign for increased
membership.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

This is to give notice that finaj
payment will be made to the
HEALY CONSTRUCTION COM
PANY under their contract with
the Parish of Jefferson Davis, for
the construction of roads and
bridges in Jefferson Davis Parish.
Any person or persons having
CLAIMS against the said Healy
CONSTRUCTION Company, or their
sub-contractors, arising on t of
the said contract are hereby mott
tied to file the same with the
Treasurer, B. H. Singletary, Jen-
nlngs, La, within ten (1O) DAYS
from this date.
Witness my signature atWelsh,
Louisiana, on this 18th day of
April, A. D., 1919.
JOHN T. HOOD,
Clerk of Police Jury.
A 10 % 80
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
WANT A GOOD COW?

another opportunity will be of.
tered to secure Wisconsin bred
dairy cattle, Demonstration ACT,
II. {. Fondren and P. E. Louviere
are preparing to leave shortly for
wisconsin to purchase another
car of selected dairy cattle for the
people Of this parish. They al
ready have sufficient orders to as
sure that the car viii be made up.
The cattle purchased will all be
tuberculin tested and in the case
of milch cows will be of proven
value, selected under the super
vision of the head of the Wiscon-
sill bureau of extension.
If you are DESTROYS of securing
stock of this class place your or.
DER with either Mr.. Fondren or
Mr.. Louviere, making the needed
small deposit. Don't wait until
the quota is filled.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

This is to give notice that final
payment will be made to A. R
McBURNEY, under his contract
with the parish of Jefferson Da-
Wis, for the construction of roads
and bridges in Jefferson Davis
Parish.
Any person or persons having
claims against the said A. R. Nc
Burney, or his sub-contractors
arising out of the aid contract
are hereby notified to file the
same with the Treasurer, B. H.
Singletary, Jennings, La, within
ten 1O) days from this date.
Witness my signature atWelsh,
Louisiana, on this the 18th day of
April, A. D., 1919.
JOHN T. HOOD,
Clerk of Polio Jury.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19

boy in the parish that has served
his country to be present that day
in uniform to participate in the
parade and Major Chas. Miller
will be in charge. A letter from
Capt. Louis Taylor now in Cali
fornia, who was captain of the
Jennings cavalry until November
lSt, 1918, says that he will be here
10 participate.
No advance notice as to the
date can be given at this time but
will be announced later.
The committee makes the SUP
Elementary announcement that
any funds left after the ceIebra-
ton will form the nucleus of a
fund for the erection of monu-
ment to the living and the dead
heroes Of the war.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
ROANOKE ITEMS.

The Juniors of the Roanoke
High School entertained The Sen
ioTs Friday night at the home of
Mrs. Dave Thomas. Games were
played in the house and on the
lawn and everyone seemed to
have had a lovely time. Refresh
ments of cake and punch were
served.
Mr.. R. f. Martin, Jr., who has
had charge of the FolSe Motor
Car Go. in Baton Rouge has re-
Gently returned home to spend a
few days with his friends before
taking up his new position at
PearsonviIIe, La. While here he
will go to Edgerly to see his
brother, Kenneth, who is assist
ant depot agent there.
Mr.. Robert Reynolds who re-
Gently returned from France will
leave in a short time for Ken
lucky, his former home.
Mr., and Mrs. Henning of Roam
oke visited their son, Ray Hen
ming, in Welsh Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. NJ. Sheum9ker
called on Mrs. PuIliam Sunday.
The children are practicing
their Easter program. Everybody
ought to observe Easier in a way
thai will bring to the mind of
each child why there is an East
er. Sure it will be nice.
Mrs. Pulliam who recently pur-
chased the Fiber property on
Canal Street, is making quite a
change in the looks of the place !
by having the house painted and
other improvements. 1t seems
like others would do we'll to catch |
The idea and do likewise. MIR.
Noa Hilton is doing the painting.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19

One Hundred and Seventeenth Field
Signal battalion Of the Rainbow divi.
sion, now in Germany, and Col. r. D.
Garrett of the One Hundred and Sew
enteenth has issued a decree that she
will be respected and obeyed accord
ingly."
Mrs. Warren holds the war record
FOR the entire American expeditionary
forces for rapid promotion. Less than
six weeks before receiving her ma.
1ority she was appointed second lieu
tenant of the Three Hundred and
Fifty-fourth infantry "for her I'M
swerving loyalty and unselfish devo-
ton In the front lines"
Major Warren has been in France
since May, 1918, during which time
she has been stationed with number
OF army organizations, In Y. NJ. C. A.
canteen service and hospital work.
She served in the front lines at Cha.
teau Thierry, st. Mihiel, in the Ar.
gonne forest and In the Verdun drive.
and advanced into Germany with the
troops Of the Forty-second division.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks and appreciation to the
friends and neighborS who rem
dered US assistance and comfort
during our recent bereavement,
the loss Of our daIing boy. Es-
pecially were we grateful for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. ChaS. Russell,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
PARISH TO CELEBRATE
RETURN OF SOLDIERS
IN GRAND STYLE.
Date is Not Fixed Yet but Pro-
gram is Arranged.

AT a IN eeting in jennings OF
wednesday final arrangement.
were made for the entertaining
OF the soldiers that have returned
the celebration to take place or
II inc return of The First Separate
lrop Cavalry. The committee
mas reasons to believe that they
VIII be home between Nav Isl
and 10th, The program for the
occasion will be as follows:
Parade of soldiers in uniform
at 1000 a. m.
Speaking at 1900 a. IN.
Barbecue at 12:OOm.
Band Concert 300 D. N.
Dancing 800 to 600, free to
all, "
Band Concert 700 to 500 p. m.
Dancing for soldiers and sail
orS IN uniform only at 500 D. m.
Free Moving Picture for everv-
BODY All day up to 600 p. m.
One of New Orleans best brass
bands has been hired for the oc-
caSlon, and a fine string band will
furnish music for the dancing.
Congressman Jared Y. Sanders
will deliver the address or the
day.
$500 pounds of meat will be
barbecued and will be free for
everybody Coffee will also be
served during The day free to ev-
eryone.
The following committee is in
charge:
H. Fl. Hoag, Jennings, chairman.
John W. Armstrong, Welsh.
chairman.
E. S. Rice, Lake Arthur, chair
man.
H. V. Kennedy, Elton, chair
man.
John McHugh, secretary and
chairman of publicity.
Dr. A. C. Wilkins, chairman of
parade.
VIM. Gorham. embellishments
chairman.
A. J. Bourgeois, chairman of
barbecue.
Brown Funk, chairman finance,
in order to carry out this pro-
gram it will take $4,000 and the |
nance committee will begin all
over The parish TO solicit funds !
or The occasion. This amount
II money should be subscribed I
'aslly for it is the very least that
AN be done for the returning
loys to show our appreciation.
The city OF New Orleans is spend
to entertain their bows
md the city of New York spent
75O,OOO to entertain their bows.
Reporters of the Times picay-
Inc and also of the Item have
leen engaged to be out here on
hat day to write up the occasion.
Also a moving picture concern
vii be ehre to take pictures of
ne occasion, This will, without
oubt, be the biggest celebration
yer pulled off in southwest
.ouisiana.
Invitations will be sent to every /
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
BOARD OF REVIEW.
Notice TO the public:

Notice 10 the public:
Notice is hereby given that the
Police Jury of this parish will
meet as a Board of Review on
Monday, May 9th, 1919, for the
purpose of reviewing the assess
ments filed with it by the asses
sor. At this meeting assessments
will be equaiized and adjusted,
and values will be fixed. All
parties in interest are notified to
be present.
JOHN T. HOOD,
Clerk of Police Jury
A 10 q RI
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
WOMAN HOLDS RECORD
FOR WAR PROMOTION
Mrs. Mauds Radiord Warren's Con.
duct Under Fire Wins Her Homo.
rary Majority in RAINBOW
Division"

Because Of her excellent work
among our men and for the wounded
at the front during violent lombard
ment' and her heroic and soldier-like
conduct under fire." Mrs. Maude Rad.
1ord Warren, noted writer and Y. NJ.
=. A. canteen worker in France, has
been made honorary major of the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19
Statement of Ownership
and Management,

Required by act of Congress OF
August "a, 1912, of the Rice Bell
journal, published weekly al
Welsh, Louisiana, for April 1,
1919.
That the name of the publisher,
editor, managing editor, business
manager is r. w. Howard; ad-
dress, Welsh, La; that tine owner
is r. w. Howard, Welsh, La; that
the known bond holders, mort
gagees, and other security hold
ers, owning OF holding I per cent
or more of the total amount of
bonds, mortgages or other Sc
curlties are. Calcasieu National
Bank of Southwest Louisiana,
Welsh, La.
r. w. Howard, Publisher.
Sworn to and subscribed be-
fore me this End day of April,
1919.
John T. Hood, Notary Public.
Apples and Oranges Martins
Fruit Exchange.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19

hereby certify that the above
and foregoing thirty names is a
true and correct list of Petit Jur-
orS drawn to appear and answer
in open court at the court house
OF Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisi-
ana, at 1000 a. IN. on Monday.
April 18th, A. ID. 1919.
/. R. PRICE,
Clerk of Court.
SEAL
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-04-19

h is reported that John Burras
who recently underwent serious
operation in the Lake Charles
sanitarium is recovering satisfac-
torily, Johns many friends hope
that he will recover speedily.