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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
HAROLD I. JOHNSTON,
HAHVIO u VVTIN0VVEHp
Private, First Class, Co. A, 356th
Infantry.

Private, First Class, Co. A, 356th
Infantry.
Private Johnston was awarded the
DISTINGUISHED Service Cross for con-
spicuous gallantry. near Peuilly'
France, November 9, 1918. When In
formation was desired as to the en-
emy's position on the opposite side OF
the river Mouse. Private Johnston
with another soldier, volunteered with
out hesitation, and swan the river
to reconnoiter the exact location OF
the enemy. He succeeded in reaching
the opposite bank. despite the evident
determination Of the enemy to prevent
a crossing. Having obtained the In
formation, he again entered the water
for his return. This was accomplished
after severe struggle. which no ex'
hausted hir> that he had to be as
sisted from the water, after which he
rendered his report Of the exploit. His
mother, Mrs. Belle Renshaw, lives IN
Denver, Colo.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
EMORY J. PIKE,
Lieutenant Colonel, o. M. G. O., 82nd
Division.

A4SuISHdHS SOiSsiS'p ~ W. ~ ~ O-''S
Division.
Lieut.. Col. Emory J. Pike (deceased)
was decorated for conspicuous gal
lantry in action near Wanderers, France,
September Is, 1918. Having gone for
ward to reconnoiter new machine gun
positions, Colonel Pike offered his as
sistance In reorganiZing advance in
fantry units which had become disor-
ganized during a heavy artillery she'll
ing. Colonel Pike succeeded in lOcat-
ing only about 20 men, but with these
he advanced ard when later Joined by
several infantry platoons, rendered In
cstimable service in establishing out
posts, encouraging all by his cheerful
ness, in spite of the extreme danger OF
the situation. When a shell had
wounded one of the men in the out
post, Colonel Pike Immediately went
to his aid, and was severely wounded
himself when another shell burst in
the same place. While waiting to be
brought to the rear Colonel Pike con-
tinued in command, still retaining his
1ovial manner of encouragement, di-
recting the reorganization until the
position could be held. The entire
operation was carried on under terrific
bombardment and the example OF cour'
age and devotion to duty as set by
Colonel Pike, established the highest
standard Of morale and confidence to
all under his charge. The wounds ne
received were the cause Of his death
His daughter, Martha Agnes Pike, lives
in Des Moines, la.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
JAMES A. SHERET,
Sergeant, Company F, 108sh
Infantry.

Conspicuous gallantry in action near
Ronssoy, France, September %, 1918,
when he sold his life dearly, won the
Distinguished Service Cross for Ser
geant Sheret. During the operations
against the Hindenburg line this SOL
dier displayed exceptional bravery IN
several single-handed attacks on en-
envy positions. After rushing two nos
tile posts and killing the occupants
with his revolver, Sergeant Sheret at
tackled four of the enemy in machine
gun position, killed one Of them De-
fore he was himself surrounded ana
killed by the other three. Sergeant
Sheret's mother lives at % West farh
street, Albion, N. 7.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
Forced Art Work as Robins.

The French police arrested ut As
nieres a man named BoyOn de Chalus.
at whose house they seized a large
number of bronzes, alleged to be false
" inscribed with the name of Rodln.
Two metal founders and IN Italian
sculptor of repute were also arrested.
The action of the authorities arose out
of information furnished by NJ. Bene-
dite, the curator Of the Luxembourg
and Rodin museums, who reported the
sale Of numerous counterfeit Robins.
of which one lot alone was bought By
q dealer for $4,000.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21

lean architects. The committee Of award selected
from these plan of such impressive beauty as TO
silence criticism.
This majestic structure will be spacious enough
to house a multitude. The main auditorium occu-
pies floor space of $500 square feet with gal
lery Of 10000 square feet giving seating capacity
of 1000 persons 1t will furnish room for inaugural
receptions, national and international conventions
and conferences, orchestral concerts and celebra-
TONS Several small halls are grouped about 1t to
accommodate meetings Of smaller bodies-military
patriotic, scientific, educational, and similar con-
ventiOns
On the second floor is a banquet hall with serv-
ing rooms seating GOO people. Here also are rooms
set apart the permanent national headquarters
Of societies of veterans, Of reserve officers ana
other patriotic societies. The third and fourth
floors are planned to accommodate museum and
library for the Of precious relics. souvenirs.
historical documents and the personal histories of
our soldiers. A spacious chamber has been set
apart for the exclusive of each sovereign state
of the Union and our outlying possessions.
The plans have received the Endorsement OF the
highest authorities. President Wilson writes:
NV Dear Mrs Dimock: have noted with
genuine interest the plans of the George Wash
ington Memorial association for memorial to
the boys of 1917 as well as those Of '76 No
one could withhold approval from such plans.
They undoubtedly express what the heart Of
the WnOle country dppIuScS' SoiuioHy dAu
sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Committees of prominent men and women rep
resenting patriotic societies are collaborating.
Collective and individual subscriptions in large and
small, amounts are being received Every child
who contributes ten cents receives button carry
ing the legend: "This pin means brick in the
memorial building" The name of each donor will
be entered on the records
Such q building is very much needed, and II
erected would contribute very materially toward
the process of conference consultation, discussion
awakening Of public interest and conscience recon
citation Of views, recognition Of abuses-the
process through which great self-governing peo-
ME works out its problems and reaches its results
M better tribute to, the memory Of Washington
who led the men Of '76, and to our boys Of IT.
,ho maintained the freedom which he established
.ou,d he devised than such national memorial
Tho number of associations and organizations, per-
ronent end occasional. which seeks to bring peo-
Mo together for worthy objects in this country is
enormous
s. ONE IF the most urgent needs is suitable meet
tho Mace for national and international societies
and conventions in Washington. Under existing
conditions we are justified IN inviting large socie-
Ties and congresses especially those OF an iRtorna
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
PHILIP c. KATE,
Sergeant, Company c, 363d Infant

Sergeant, Company c, 363d Infantry.
Sergt. Katz was decorated for con-
spicuous gallantry in action near &c
tisefontaine, France, September rs.
1918. After his company had with
drawn for a distance of 200 yards ON
line with the units on its TANKS.
Sergt. Katz learned that one Of his
comrades had been left wounded in
an exposed position at the point from
which the withdrawal had taken place.
Voluntarily crossing an area swept by
heavy machine gun fire, Sergt. KATE
advanced to where the wounded SOL
der lay and carried him to safety. bis
mother, Mrs. Jennie Katz, lives In San
Francisco.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
HARRY J. DAVIS,
Corporal, Company D, 6oth Infantry.

Corp, Davis received the Distin-
guiShed Service Cross for extraorGii-
nary heroism in action at Cunel.
France, October IA, 1913. While the
advance of his platoon was being held
up by deadly enfilading fire of the en-
envy, Corp. Davis voluntarily rushed
over open ground, through direct ma
chine gun fire, for distance of over
100 meters, and, With the aid Of his
bayonet, attacked the nest. He killed
both the gunners, thereby silenclng the
fire, but, during the combat, he him
self was severely wounded. 1t was due
to his prompt and fearless action that
further advance Of his platoon was
made possible. Corp. Davis home is
in Philadelphia.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
ALBERT MEYER,
Private, 10Th Company.

Private Meyer, who makes his home
with his father, Gustave Meyer, 262
West 127th street, New York City.
won the Distinguished Service Cross
for extraordinary heroism In action
near Thiaucourt, France, September
Is. 1918. While on duty as stretcher
bearer for his company, Private Meyer
rushed into the open to rescue another
soldier threatened with capture. In
the face of large force Of advancing
Germans. He killed two Of the enemy
and brought in the soldier to q place
Of safety.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
BEDFORD B. LUNsFoRD,
Corporal, Company N, fifth Infantry

Corporal, Company N, 117th lnfan1ry'
Corp. Lunsford (deceased) was dec
grated for extraordinary herotsm In
action near Bellicourt, France, Octo-
Der Z, 1918. When the line was neid
up by enemy machine gun fire Corp
Lunsford strapped an automatic rine
to his shoulder and advanced In the
face Of machine gun fire. Firing as ne
went forward, he killed four OF the
enemy before he fell dead, riddieo
with bullets. Thomas Lunsford, MS
father, lives in Mount Vernon, Tenn
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21

tional character. to meet In this country; for the
natural place Is Washington.
The control and administration Of this building.
when erected, will be the board Of regents OF the
Smithsonian institution, of which the president OF
the United States is the presiding officer, ex-oicio
and the chief justice the chancellor.
Such building will aid in advancing the cause
of education, patriotism science and the arts, as
well as providing lasting evidence OF our loyal
devotion to the memory of our boys who emulated
the example and noble character Of our greatest
commander and first president.
ORGANIZATION PLAN OF GEORGE WASHING
TON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
President-Mrs Henry F. Dmock, Washington.
C.
Treasurer-AIrs. Frank NOrthrop, New York.
Trustee Of Permanent Fund-Charles ]. Bell
Washington, D. c.
The National Council.
The president
The vice president.
The cabinet members
Members of the Supreme court
Members of congress-
Governors Of states.
Prominent and representative leaders from va
rious fields of activities, including the church. edu
cational Institutions commerce, finance literature
the arts and the stage.
State Organization.
Inc governor as nOQOrury chairman or the state
council.
Mayors Of cities.
State senators and representatives.
County school officials.
City and Town Organization.
The mayor or nominal head as honorary chair.
man Of council.
Council of departmental heads of the actual
working organizations, locally paid by municipality
including teachers firemen and policemen.
A general committee in each city acting in CO
operation with the above council will include the
leaders in all local activities which In contact
with the mass of people. This will bring in labor
unions commercial clubs civic and other orga >iza
tons, and churches, fraternal organizations md
clubs, as we'll as organizations having natio 1aI
connections. Also, prominent men and women ' DC
will engage In this work Of honoring first pres
ident our ilustrious soldiers of the past and oul
victorious soldiers Of world redemption, who VIII
be the bulwarks Of our future economic position
The children will be locally organized under tbs
care and guidance Of neighborhood groups corre
spending to parent-teachers organization.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
JOHN PRATT,
Corporal, Co. L, 1e6th Infantry.


Corporal Pratt was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry in action with
the enemy near Chevenges, France.
November Z, 1918. Corporal Pratt was
on duty as a runner at the headquar-
tiers of the advance battalion when the
position was being heavily shelled by
the enemy. Seeing two soldiers lying
severely wounded two hundred yards
away in an open field, he crawled out
under intense fire, gave them first aid
treatment and then dragged them, one
at a time, back to the dressing station.
His exceptional bravery enabled the
two wounded men to secure immedE-
ate medical attention and saved their
lives. His home address is Toledo. O.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
NELS WOLO,
Private, Co. I, 1asth Infantry.

Private, co. ], 13Sth tnranery.
Private Void (deceased) was deco
rated for conspicuous gallantry IN nc
ton near Cheppy, France, September
26, 1918. Private Void rendered most
valiant service in aiding.the advance
of his company which had been hei,
up by machine gun nests. He advance
with one otrer soldier and silenceh Inc
rs.a~ hrinoinn with him Unon his rs-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
HARRY c. SESSIONS,
Second Lieutenant, Co. !, 372nd In
fantry.

Second Lieutenant, Co. ], 372nd in-
fantry.
Lieut.. Sessions was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for I'M
usual bravery in action near Busy
Farm. France. Although he was on
duty in the rear, Lieut.. Sessions joined
his battalion and was directed by his
battalion commander to locate open
ings through the enemy's wire and at
tack positions. He FASTENED to tho
front and cut large opening through
the wire in the face Of terrific machine
gun fire. Just as his task was COM
pleted he was SO severely wounded
that he had to be carried from the
field. His gallant act cleared the way
for the rush that captured enemy posi-
tons.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21
FREEDOM.

"What is your idea of freedom of the seasw
"a chance to make trip across without beina
shut up In lily staseroom with seasickness"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-06-21

EN- of II and 70. The men OF 1917
have maintained the legacy left by
the men Of 1910, and have PAID the
debt incurred. The odd coincidence
in numbers stands as the symbol OF
a real bond.
Washington borrowed of France the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
Personals

Mr. and Mrs. g NJ. Wenger. 1907
Miami St. have gone TO Seaburg,
Fla. for the winter.
Mrs Harry A. Engmsn. 1913 f.
ColfaX av., has returned from a trip
10 New York.
Miss Schneider. Sic Park av., who
Is attending Rockford college. has
arrived home TO spend the Christ
mas holidays.
Miss Grace Shafer. of Washington.
d. e.. is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O.. II.
Shafer. 321 W. Colfax av
Miss Marcia Smith. who is attend
ing school at Dana Hall. Wellesley,
Mass. arrived home Wednesday to
spend the holidays with her moth
or, Mrs. Frank NJ. Smith, 715 Van
Buren, ST.
Miss Jeanne Grouse. S2f Horatio
CT. will arrive home from Pine
hurst. Wellesley, Mass, Thursday
Miss Lillian Bartlett and Jerome
Bartlett of St Joseph, Mo. are
baker. jr.. f. Jefferson blvd.
Mr.. ana MIS- Z. u. Grouse or EO-
gansport have returned to their
home after a visit with Mrs. Crouse's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Fuller.
720 Van Buren, 81.
Miss Bernice Lippman. who is at
tending school at Chevy Chase, Md,
Is expected home Saturday to spend
the holiday vacation with her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lipp-
man. sos y. Lafayette blvd.
Miss Dorothy Williams. daughter
OF Mr., and Mrs G. B. Williams, S34
Lincoln way b, viii arrive Thurs
day from Pinehurst. Wellesley Mass
Miss Mary Cunningham. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs John Cunningham
Birner ST. VIII return Wednesday
evening from Washington. ID. g.
where she has been engaged in war
work since November. 1918.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
Philanthropy
announcements

A general meeting Of the Pastor s
Aid society of the First Christian
church will be held at $3.50 o'clock
Monday. Dec. p. at the church par
lors
Mrs. Emil Reyer. 614 Portage av..
viii entertain the Friendship class
Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church at the annual Christmas
party Thursday evening at her
home
The Womans' union of the Cal
vary Ba1 list church viii meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
George Enterline, 739 Cottage
Grove av.
The South Bend Woman's club
will hold pastry and candy sale in
the club rooms Saturday afternoon
at o'clock.
The annual alumni dance of the
South Bend high school will be held
Tuesday evening. Dec. 90, in the
school gymnasium IL has been de-
cided that one member of each cOu-
pie must be an alumnus or a senior
or junior Donahue's orchestra will
furnish the music for the program
Of dances.
The Newcomers cluO will meet at
the home OF Mrs. ]. n. Becker. 91S
K. Donald St, Wednesday afternoon.
At o'clock dinner will be served
to the members and their husbands.
Dec %, the club will meet with
Mrs A. L. Winter. 311 y. Wood St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
Revelations of a Wife
Their Second honeymoon
by ADEI E GARRISON
BY ADELE GARRISON.

pretty also-Winifred-I have al
ways loved it,"
ITS her mothers" the other
Mrs. Graham" explained And my
sons wife is as beautiful in person
and in character as her name she
added loyalty
BY a coincidence it is a name
common on our side also, SO all Of
The in-laws' are satisfied. My own
niece. a girl whom I dearly love. is
named Winifred BY the way, per
haps you remember my asking you
the other day at which hospital YOU
had been? I was so afraid after
ward you would think my abruptness
peculiar"
Her Name Is"
Yes, ] remember" ! heard my
self saying family. Ny thoughts
were all gone flying on n thousand
different surTaises again. What pos
sible connection could there be be
tween this beloved niece. Winifred,
and my experience at the hospital?
Yet that there was a connection and
that a vital one. a sudden psychic
premonition told me.
1T was because" my hostess went
on. providentially not noticing my
face, that Winifred is a nurse in
the Mineola hospital. Perhaps you
happened TO see her while you were
there, although l happen to know
that her patient for the last week
or two has been a man. I'll show
you her photograph"
she rose, disappeared i'm the next
room and in another moment was
graph, that of a woman in a nurses
uniform. I did not need the quick
look I gave it to know the truth, or
TO hear the words the girls aunt was
saying:
Her name is Winifred Hoyt."
The girl, or rather woman, whose
photograph / held in my hand was
the same one whO|had nursed Capt.
Hugh Grantland
With a quick awakening 20 my
own folly of the past two weeks
WnlCn nOIhlnB save SuCti ConITt-
temps as this could have given me-
realized in an instant that far
rather would I have had my first ali
surd theory justified than to have
had this thing happen.
Miss Hoyt the calm. sweet-faced,
young woman, in whom I recogniz-
ed a clear resemblance to the older
woman facing me. was of ali per
sons the one 1 cared least TO see
again.
had mentally writhed too often
during the last two weeks under the
scrutiny of her eyes, in which I al
ways suspected yelled amusement.
That her clear insight had missed
no little detail Of the mental pro-
cesses of either the wounded officer
or myself I was certain.
had drawn sigh of relief when
leaving the hospital at the thought
that I should probably never en-
counter her again. Yet here Z was
taking tea with her aunt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-18
WHY THE OTHER MRS. Ora
HAM" Is INTERESTED.


Although 1 don't like the phrase,
the prey of mixed emotions, it
certainly is descriptive of my feel
ing when, upon looking at the pho
tograph OF the other Mrs. era
hams" soldier son. / realized that
my fantastic imaginings were all the
merest moonshine-that Capt Hugh
Grantland was Capt. Grantland still.
and as much as Fascinating a mys-
terry as ever.
Relief-that was the predominant
feeling-relief that my hostess had
no faintest inkling of the absurd
theory with which l had looked at
the photograph of her son and his
family. I was relieved also-but the
feeling was one Of which I wasn't
particularly proud-to find that the
wounded officer had not given me a
false impression. that he was in all
probability what he had signified in
his graphic word picture-"a poor
devil with no home to speak or
Chagrin-nay, more, humiliation
was also my portion. To think that
l had allowed myself to carry my
romantic interest in the wounded
officer to so ridiculous a climax
am no coward. and / faced
something in my own soul which 1
knew must be burned out with caus-
tic when I should have the leisure
for intrOspection. The indefna Bile
the casual words Of my hostess, his
wife and little girl" startled me
from the complacency with which
I had viewed my schoolgirlish hero
worship Of the wounded young Of
ficer.
by Coincidence"
/ felt my cheeks burning with
shame at my own folly. the while
! pretended to study the photo
graph. I knew that I must say
something concerning ii 20 the fond
and proud mother before me. but
for long, paralyzed instant my
lips and tongue refused to perform
their function.
What a rarely beautiful childu"
exclaimed at last intuitively feel
ing that a remark of that sort would
be the surest means of turning a
Goting grandmother's attention from
myself.
Yes isn't she?' she returned en-
Enthusiastically, and then, indeed [
| had time to recover myself. for the
other Mrs. Graham launched at
once into a description of her little
granddaughter grace. beauty and
wit which occupied sufficient num-
Der of minutes TO enable me fully to
recover my poise.
How ] do rattle on about Wini-
fred" she said with "a little embar-
raised laugh. Really, 1 didn't mean
TO compel you 70 listen to a eulogy.
Mrs. Graham, but"
YOU have abundant Justification. -
I returned promptly. I should rave
about her. also, if she were any rela-
ton to me- And her name is so