| Book 1 page 190 Arthur BAKER Killed in Action in France-Temple Boy Dies Fighting in France-Had Many Thrilling Experiences.-A telegram giving the news of the death of Arthur BAKER of this city, killed in action in France, was received yesterday afternoon by the parents of the youth, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. BAKER of 507 North First street. The young man was well known and popular here, and many sympathetic friends attended on the bereaved mother, who fainted when the message was delivered to her in front of her home. BAKER enlisted about a year ago in a New York regiment, coming from a position in civil life there as an accountant. He was among the first to be sent to France. He attained the position of sergeant not long ago, second in command of the battalion intelligence department of his regiment, the duty of which is to get information from all possible sources and deliver it to the regimental staff. BAKER was a leader of men, having thirty soldiers under his immediate command. An extract from a letter written to Nathan ROBERSON of this city details one of his battle front experiences and show what chances he often took with death: "Well, old timer, I've just completed my second lap in the trenches where I did my bit the best I knew how. I had the experience of my young life. I led an ambush patrol into "No Man's Land' to get an enemy sniper. We were cut off from our lines by the Germans before we reached our objective. And the result was that I lay through a night as black as the ace of spades, drenched to the skin, and escaped the double artillery shelling of the 'coveted' "No Man's Land. Explosives of every description, machine guns and automatic rifles kept me dodging. I spend anxious moments but got back unharmed-From the Temple Telegram, June 18th.
Jewel (Buddy) Smith, Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. SMITH of Temple. (From a photograph received last week by his mother.)-The picture above is somewhat indistinct, but the original photograph showed the boy still wearing his usual happy smile with which his Temple Friends are so familiar. Even the wads of cotton and strips of Red Cross bandage did not conceal that smile. "Buddy", as he is familiarly known here, is a printer, and good one. He is a former employee of the Telegram, and is one of the ten men from this office now in service. His mother, Mrs. W. H. SMITH, is devoting all of her time to Red Cross work. Being now in charge of the Wilhelmina Home Red Cross work rooms. When asked for permission to print the picture above, she stated that she would consent to its publication only in the hope that it might prove a stimulus to the Red Cross work, by bringing the war closer to the attention of the good women of Temple and induce them to give more liberally of their time to the great cause. "Buddy did not send me the photograph himself," stated Mrs. SMITH. "He dictated a letter to one of his comrades, in which he told me that he could not write because he had a sore hand, but said nothing about his injuries. The comrade who wrote the letter for him enclosed the picture without his knowledge, writing this on the back of the photo: "it takes more than this to cause a Temple, Texas, daredevil lose his smile." While he does not know that I have the picture, it has been a great comfort to me to know that he is able to endure the suffering he must be going through and still wear the same sweet smile he wore when he bid me goodbye on August the 15th last. He said "Mamma, please don't worry." And he has written those same words to me many times since he left. Just before sailing for France he wrote me a brief letter in which he said: "If I drown, it is a cinch I will not hang; if I get killed, so be it-all its well. I am no better than any other mother's boy. You have others, so please don't worry." "And then on the 3rd of October, he wrote me as follows: "I never fully realized what the Red Cross meant until I received my kit-sweater, muffler, socks; in fact everything from needles to a pipe." Mrs. Smith says she has not been altogether able to obey his often repeated request "not to worry," but that she is trying hard to do so. She is endeavoring to do this by keeping constantly absorbed in Red Cross work, and in this connection she issues the following appeal to other mothers who might find solace and peace of mind in a similar way: "Mothers, while our boys are over there, fighting for the cause of God, humanity and America, come to the Red Cross rooms at Wilhelimina Home, 301 south Sixth street, and help us to do what we can to lighten the burdens of our brave boys."-Mrs. W. H. SMITH.
This is Waco's First Hero in France to be Cited for His Bravery-Son of Mrs. And Mrs. James R. HARLOW, who has been cited for bravery under fire, as a result of heroism with the American forces which captured Cantigny. The story was told to Wacoans first by the News-Tribune. American Held in Prisons in Germany-Associated Press Dispatch-Washington, July 9-The names of nine additional American soldiers held prisoner in camps in Germany were announced today by the war department. They are: At Alten Grabow: Private Edward THUNE, Syracuse, N. Y.; At camp Stendall: Paul Cairn VELLACOTT, not identified; At camp Limburg; Private Frank DALEY, Hide Park, Mass.; Held in lower Austria; First lieut. Harold H. GILE, Colorado Springs, Co.; Corporal Frederick R. HYDE, Chester, Vt.; Private James E. MORTON, Hamilton, Ont.; Louis PECERRILLO, New Haven, Conn.; Charles B. REESE, Springhill, Nova Scotia. Book 1 page 191 Christian Endeavor Program-At the First Christian Church July 14th: Topic: Lessons from Favorite Parables-Mark 4:1-8, 26-32-Leader-Harrell FOREMAN.-Song Service-Scripture Reading and Comments by Leader-Sentence Prayers. "A Lesson in Fruit-Bearing", Luke 13:6-9-Velma JARRELL. "What Lesson Do You Learn From the Rich Fool? Luke 12-Harold PYLE-Song. "A Lesson in Sacrifice," Math. 13:44-46-William STONE.-What is My Favorite Parable and Why?-Arleigh JARRELL. "A Lesson in Democracy," Matt. 22:1-14-Faith MAYES.-Song-Business Meeting-Benediction. Capt. WHITEMIRE Goes To Atlanta, Georgia-Capt. Arthur WHITMIRE has gone to Atlanta, Ga., to enter the service of his country. The Capt. has, for several years past, been Professor of eye diseases in the Loyola University at New Orleans, La. Lieut. Quentine ROOSEVELT Killed-Paris, July 17,-Lieut. Quentine ROOSEVELT, youngest son of T. R. ROOSEVELT, a former president of the United States, was killed in combat with a Boche air squadron, near Chateau Thierry on Sunday, has been reported. President Sends Condolence.-Associated Press Dispatch-Washington, July 20.-Upon learning today that German aviators had confirmed the death of Lieut. Quentin ROOSEVELT, President Wilson sent this message to Colonel ROOSEVELT at Oyster Bay: " Am greatly distressed that the news of your son's death is confirmed. I had hoped for other news. He died serving his country and with fine gallantry. I am deeply grieved that his service should have come to this tragic end."
Sergeant Major Chas. W. PYLE is business manager of The Belton Journal and a member of Belton Typographical Union No. 748. His present address: With the American Expeditionary forces "Somewhere in France." Lieut. Jesse W. GEORGE has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He is now instructor in the aviation school at Belleville, Ill. Lieut. GEORGE is the son of Mrs. J. W. GEORGE of this city and no finer young man ever went out to do service for his country than Jesse W. GEORGE. Captain J. A. DENMAN has donned the khaki. He will report for duty Monday to Fort Riley, Kansas. We all wish you success, Doctor. Gail Harper TOWNSEND is home from Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, on a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. TOWNSEND. Robert PERRY of this city has joined the Navy. He will soon go to California for final examination. Gene DICE spent several days in the city this week, while enroute to Camp Zachery TAYLOR. Lieutenant Homer SANDERFORD visited his mother Monday. He was on his way from Camp Travis to Kansas. The old city fire bell which has sounded alarms for many years is being removed, being no longer considered necessary, the whistle giving sufficient alarm. Lieutenant LEE in France-The family of Col. A. D. POTTS had word Tuesday that their young relative, Lieutenant Don LEE had arrived safely in France. Lieutenant LEE is the son of Brown F. LEE now of San Angelo, formerly of Belton.
Body of MITCHEL to Lie In State-Associated Press Dispatch-New York, July 9-The body of Major John Purroy MITCHEL, former mayor of New York City, who was killed by falling from an airplane at Gerstner field, Louisiana, last Saturday and which reached here today, will be taken to his mother's home tomorrow afternoon to city hall where it will lie in state under military guard until the funeral cortege starts Thursday morning. The body will be escorted from Mrs. MITCHEL'S residence by a United States army officer and eight bearers, a squad of motorcycle patrolmen and a troop of mounted police. The procession will be received at the city hall by Mayor HYLAN and other municipal officials but there will be no formal ceremony. Honorary pal bearers were announced as follows: Theodore ROOSEVELT, Cleveland H. DODGE, Nichols Murray BUTLER, George W. WICKERSHAM, Jacob H. SCHIFF; Frank L. POLK, Major General William A. MANN, John G. AGAR, Rear Admiral Nathaniel R. USHER, and Captain George MEYER, representing Major General Leonard WOOD. Robert E. TULLOCH of Fort Sam Houston spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. TULLOCH.
Book 1 page 192 Belton Boy Wins Honors-Jesse W. GEORGE of this city has won a commission as Lieut. And instructorship at the Scott Aviation Field, at Belleville, Ill. He received preliminary training at Austin, where he made a very high grade in the ground work, and later showed marked ability as a flyer. Lieut. GEORGE is only twenty years old, and his success is remarkable for one so young. It will be remembered that at the age of fourteen, while a student in the High School, Jesse GEORGE won the state championship in oratory. Capt. J. A. DENMAN, who for some time has been at Fort Reily, Kansas, is at home on a ten day furlough. He has been transferred to Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio. In Memoriam_Aunt Julia WHITE was born August 2, 1832, in WILLIAMSON County, Tenn. She came to Texas with her parents, landing on Texas soil, December 25, 1835. She resided in Falls County, and also in Washington County, until 1854, when the family moved to Bell County. She has been a resident of Bell County ever since. While she was not a member of any church, she often expressed a readiness to meet her Master's call. She died May 31, 1918, lacking just two months and two days, being 86 years old. She died as she had lived, with faith in the wisdom of God, and faith in the power of the blood of Jesus. Her loved ones that she has left behind, can wait with the full assurance that God doeth all things well and that when they are called to cross over the river, they will meet her on the other shore. Death is always sad, and yet, by faith, we can conquer, and the soul can rest in hope. Hope is the anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. Aunt Julia had that hope. She was not afraid to die. May God bless her loved ones, and give them the same assurance that He gave to Aunt Julia. She was buried in the WILKERSON Valley cemetery the day after her death, the writer conducting the services.-Faithfully-J. R. NUTT Royl E. COCHRUM Enlists in Merchants Marine-Royl E. COCHRUM, one of Bell County's splendid young men enlisted Monday in the Merchant's Marine service, through Harry BOWEN, recruiting officer of the Rexall store. All Rexall stores in the United States are recruiting stations. "The Pledge the President" Meetings-Three meetings will be held at the same hour Friday, instead of one as published last week, because of the fact that it is not possible for all who must attend these meetings to assemble in any one auditorium in the city. Ward one will meet at the court house, the meeting to be in charge of Kyle S. HAMBLEN. Ward two will meet in the High School auditorium, the meeting to be in charge of Judge Mallory B. BLAIR. Ward three will meet in the Christian Church, the meeting to be in charge of Judge M. M. WHITE. Every citizen over eighteen years of age in the city is expected to attend these meetings and to sign for the greatest amount of War Savings Stamps his financial condition will admit. Seventy-one Men Entrain for Camp Travis-Seventy-one splendid young men, all farmers, entrained for Camp Travis Monday at noon, sent by the local board. They were shown every courtesy while in the city, and were accompanied to the train by several hundred friends and relatives headed by the Chamber of Commerce band which never made better nor more appreciated music. The following are those who entrained: Hubert ECKERMAN, Jno. R. BROWN, Joe FULWILER, Claud E. LUTHER, Robt. N. GORE, Lemial D. HALE, Chas. B. HOBLE, Thos. J. MCVEY, E. S. MAINARD, T. MCGUYER, Edmon R. VICK, Jno. W. REEVES, Wm. G. SILVERS, Chas. H. COX, H. B. SCOTT, M. W. HENDERSON, J. C. TANT, Wm. H. WRIGHT, E. R. HILLARD, C. M. DILLARD, B. S. LAYNE, Theodore MIERZURK, J. B. FITZPATRICK, Jr., John STONEHAM, Daniel MARTINEZ, C. O. FAREL, W. S. WHITMIRE, Sidney SHARP, W. E. ARTHUR, H. C. PENNINGTON, J. A. SPOON, Willie RIDDLE, D. J. HICKS, J. T. HUNT, W. K. KEGLEY, Otto WELSE, J. F. NARTINETS, C. A. ORAND, Henry NIERZURK, W. J. BAILEY, W. F. MOORE, E., J. LUSK, P. A. SMITH, T. M. LASITER, O. B. ROBERTS, R. L. GARNER, Paul PITTMAN, E. R. NORMAN, C. A. REED, W. N. _ASSIE, Elves YORK, Luke COPELAND, C.A. ROSS, H. F. AKIN, H. E. FOX, T. F. ARTHUR, W. T. BELL, A. E. COX, Holly HORTON, Reed HILL, J. W. MOELLER, Record SILER, I. B. COWAN, J. E. THORNTON, Otha Lee MALONE, S. E. WALLRAVEN, A. L. HENDERSHOT. Also one young man, Joe BARRINGTON entrained at midnight Monday. He had been away from home and did not receive his notification card, but came home to volunteer too late to get off with the other boys. Sam SPARKS Will Address Bell County Voters-Hon. Sam SPARKS will address the voters of Bell County on the courthouse lawn Monday, July 1st, at 3 p.m. in the interest of Gov. W. P. HOBBY'S candidacy for Governor of Texas. The Chamber of Commerce band will furnish to music for the occasion. Book 1 page 193 Patriotic Program Christian Church June 30th-Sunday, June 30, at Christian Church, 8:45 p.m. Silver offering Red Cross. Hymn: "America"- Congregation. Prayer-Rev. L. WILLIAMS. Rec: "a Rational View"-Jno Pierce BLOOMER. Duet: "The Colors That Will Not Run"-Velma JARRELL, Lillie Lee ISLEIB. Solo: "Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight"-Genevieve PYLE. Rec: "Liebkuecht in Prison"-Cecil MORGAN. Rec: "In Memory of Kiffine Rockwell"-Harold PYLE. Violin Solo: Dimple Aveu-Arleigh JARRELL. Rec: "Mothers of Men"-Lillie Lee ISLIEB. Solo: "We'll Be Waiting When You Come Back Home"-Lucile GARRISON. Rec: "Not to Keep"-Mozelle FOREMAN. Song: "Keep the Home Fires Burning"-Junior Chorus. Rec: "The Tuscania Dead"-Ike MORGAN. Solo: Should the Stars in Your Service Flag Turn To Gold-Mrs. J. C. CAREY. Rec: "I Have No Lover on the Battlefield"-Myra JARRELL. Solo: "Marseillaise"-Ruth GARRISON. Rec: "One Mother"-Ruby HARMON. Song: "The Battle of the Republic"-Congregation. Rec: "High Heart"-Bessie MAYES. Solo: "A Restless Sea"-Rev. L. WILLIAMS. Rec: "The Dead To the Living"-Guy MADISON. "Star Spangled Banner." Robert NAISMITH, writing to his parents from "somewhere," among other things says: "I like this country fine. Everywhere we go we find the American Red Cross ready to minister to our needs. Too much praise cannot be given of the work being done by the American Red Cross. I cannot express in words how the boys appreciate what is being done for them. Book 1 page 194 From a Belton Boy-Have had a nice voyage across. We are now in sight of land and all the boys are happy. Well I would say this is some ocean, very near as big as the Nolon Creek. I happened to be lucky and never got sea sick, although the percentage did and they fed the fish good. Saw some very large whales and sharks and schools of large fish. Sure a pretty sight to see a convoy taking care of Transports. Uncle Sam sure protects his boats. I though we had the whole Navy with us but found out later it was just a part of it. Subs haven't much chance. Well you may say that this is all new to me. We will anchor in Bay and go down the river in the morning, I suppose. The ship that I am on sunk one submarine on its trip before this one. Mary CRUZ, the Arizona girl who came over as a soldier with her husband came on this boat. We had a little rough weather about three days from shore and I thought we would turn over, as we did everything else. Have a canteen on this ship and Y. M. C. A. Can buy tobacco, candy and jam, and believe me we give it a fit. Well I still like the army better than ever; I may stay in after the war. Am sorry I can't say more but all letters are censored. Love, Alfred-The above extracts were taken from a letter received by relatives here from Alfred E. WARREN. Assistant Band Director Sergeant Lewis COX of the A. and M. regiment of the Texas National Guard, is now busy getting recruits for the regiment . Robt. PERRY has gone to San Francisco, California, to take final examination for entrance into the Navy. Fifteen Belton Boys Leave Soon-July 15th is time set by draft board-400 left in class one-Belton, July 9-The members of the local exemption board state that they do not expect their class one to be exhausted before the first of January, 1919, after the re-classification under the new orders is completed, and after the classification of the registration class of 1918. They have now about 400 in class one. The following young men will leave under draft call on July 15, at 12:17 a.m. for Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio. Wm. G. PETTY, G. C. BLACK, O. J. ARNOLD< L. A. SPOONTS, S. F. JONES, Harry GILLISPIE, C. E. LAGNE, A. G. GILLIAM, R. W. LAMAR, O. A. HEMPEL, Albert P. SCHLEEDE, C. J. POWELL, A. C. HEMPEL, J. A. JOHNSON and G. W. MEYERS. Fire Destroys Barn-Fire of unknown but suspicious origin Tuesday at 7 p.m. practically destroyed a barn in the rear of the residence of W. L. FOREMAN, corner of ninth street and avenue F. The loss is estimated at $250 with no insurance. The fire boys made a quick run to the scene and handled the blaze in quick order, but it had gained such a headway before their arrival that the loss was total. The FOREMANS were away from home at the time of the fire, but fortunately had removed their automobile from the barn which was also used as a garage. There was nothing in the barn save a supply of wood in store for winter use. And miscellaneous articles, most of which were consumed. There is said to have been no way the fire could have caught of itself. Book 1 page 195 August 6th Call for Military Duty-The following is a list of the men called to report for military duty on August 6. They go to Camp Cody, Deming, New Mexico: BELTON: Chas D. SMITH, Roy H. JONES, Jodie C. STEPHESN, Willie BELZ, George L. MULLHOLLAND, Arthur E. THORNBLUM, Roy E. LISENBEC, Charles H. HUEY, Thomas O. BAKER, Seth M. MOORE, Walter E. BOX, Willis CURRY. TEMPLE: William J. Camp, Richard NICHOLS. KILLEEN: Cranfil S. OSWALT, Claud W. LEVY, Van L. MURPHY, William L. RUSSELL, Eugene E. FRAY, Spencer YOUNG, Jrs. HOLLAND: Milton T. NUNNALLEE, Sam KELLAR, Edward F. STEINBERG, Edwin DUSEK, James C. JOYEE, William Boyd HARRELL, Albert SCHMIDT, Jim MACHALICK. SALADO: William J. HODGES, Robert S. MCELMURRY, Joel N. SMITH, Thos. R. RUSSELL. MISCELANIOUS: Adolph STABENO, Bartlett. Charles CHURCH, Democrat, Ga. Roy M. SMTIH, YOUNGSPORT. Thomas J. WILSON, Florence. Russell W. TWEEDLE, Bland. George Wm. MIHLBERGER, Needville. William Roy AUDRUZ, Little River. Joseph Allen REED, Moffat. Charles M. DUNN, Waco. Mrs. D. Cling BURKES left for Colorado to join her husband who is stationed there. She was accompanied by Miss Noema BURKES, who will visit them for several weeks. Fuller ALBERTSN of this city and Francis Talmage WILSON of the Midway section, have volunteered into Uncle Sam's service, and left today for Camp Mabry, where they will be trained as mechanics. Belton Boys Hear Cannon's Roar.-Mrs. R. NAISMITH has received a letter from her son, Will, from somewhere in France, where he is a Corporal in Uncle Sam's engineering force. He says he likes it over there fine, and is close enough to "the real thing" to hear the cannon's roaring in battle. His brother Tom who I now in France, is only six miles away. From the letter we quote: "We sure had a better trip of it than we figured on, and have gotten to where it seems more like real business." "There are sure lots of wounded and cripples in this country, you people in that country don't know what war is and have no idea at all how it hurts a country; and as for saving for the soldiers and natives of the war country, you can't save too much for all can be used." "Remember me to all, the reason I don't write to more is for lack of time, and material when I get chance." Book 1 page 196 Girls Encampment to be Largely Attended-The girls encampment which is to be held in Belton today and tomorrow, will be well attended. The encampment will be in charge of Miss Bess MASON, and Miss Zera GIRDNER who have charge of the county demonstration work in the county. These young ladies state that they have promise of attendance from 28 communities in the county as follows: Moffatt, Pendleton, Willow Grove, Troy, Cottonwood, Bottoms, Oenaville, Little Flock, Komensky, Content, Little Rivers, Burgess Academy, Heidenheimer, Vilas, Center Oak, Salado, Prairie Dell, McDowell, Midway, Taylor's Valley, Sulphur Springs, Amity, Bell Plains, Armstrong, Temple and Belton. The following is the program for the occasion: Address of welcome-A.C. BAUER, of the Belton Chamber of Commerce. Response to address of welcome-Miss Thelma ROBERTS, club girl, of Moffat. "Value of Club Activities"-M. R. MARTIN, Belton. "Women and Girls Part to Play in the Winning of the War"-T.C. HALL, Temple Chamber of Commerce. Address-P.L. STONE, county superintendent of public instruction. "Value of Wholesale Recreation-Miss Margaret VAUGH, Dallas Y. W. C. A. Illustrated Lecture-"The Conservation of Meat"-Miss Lillian HAZLE. Demonstration, "Making War Bread with the Use of Different Wheat Substitutes"_Miss Eliose BENY. Visit to Baylor College. Supper. Night session -band music. Address-Dr. J. C. HARDY of Baylor College. Address-Judge M. B. BLAIR, Belton. Club performances, to be rendered by club girls. Lights out, 10:30. Friday's program will consist of : Athletic contest, 6 a.m. conducted by Miss Margaret VAUGH. Breakfast. Visit to the cotton factory-swim; songs and yells, led by Miss VAUGH. "What the Bell County Fair Expects from the Girls"-G. P. HUNTON, Temple, secretary of the fair association. Demonstration-"Making Cottage Cheese"-Miss Kate Lee HENLEY, of the extension service, A. & M. College. "Value of the War Gardens"-Miss Lucy MANNING. Noon. Games and Songs, led by Misses MANNING and VAUGH. Lecture-R.W. PERSONS of the extension service, a. & M. College. Address by a representative of the Women's Federated clubs of Belton. "The Value of Girls' Club Work"-Misses Maude STUBBLEFIELD and Gladys MCKEE. Closing. The following is the rallying song for the occasion which will be sung with zest: "The Farmers' Chorus: (Tune-Tramp,
Tramp, Tramp.) Death of W. F. WALLACE-W. F. WALLACE, age 40, died at his home in Three Forks community, Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock. He had not been real well for several days, but was not thought to be seriously ill. He died very suddenly, death being caused by hemorrhage. Deceased was reared in Bell County and was good citizen. The funeral services were held at the residence at 9:30 Thursday morning conducted by Rev. W. H. HOWARD, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. Burial was had in the North Belton cemetery, the burial services being conducted by the members of the Holland and Belton Masonic lodges. The deceased was a worthy member of the Holland Lodge. Surgical Dressing Class-Tuesday Afternoon-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article, 1918)-Mrs. A. L. CURTIS, Captain, Mrs. W. W. UPSHAW, Mrs. Mildred LAW, Mrs. A.G. VICK, Mrs. A.C. DOOLEY, Mrs. E. L. MEYER, Mrs. Earl LORD, Miss Aline BASSEL, Miss Florence WHITE. Safe Overseas--(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article, 1918)-Teodor MEIRSWIK has arrived safely overseas, according to a card received by his mother, Mrs. Francis MEIRSWIK of Belton. Book 1 page 197 Navy Hands it to Infantry 10 to 2-The Navy baseball team defeated the 159th infantry 10 to 2 at the stadium Sunday in a contest that looked good after the first two innings. But in these first two innings the sailors put over eight runs, which took away what chance the 159th might have had under good conditions. Two short flies into the left field eats, a clean double to right center and a costly miscue by HOAG spelled the downfall of the Camp Kearny soldiers in the first inning. Six runs counted in this frame, and two were added in the next. ANDREADE'S triple and MAHER'S double gave the soldiers one in the third FITZSIMMONS and PAPPA of the Grizzlies played with the infantry. FTIZ hit a couple, but was off in his fielding, as he has not had much opportunity for practice at the Dental Infirmary, to which he has been transferred. RYAN struck out 14 men in six innings that he pitched for the sailors. The score: Navy R 10; H 14; E 0; 159th Infantry R 2; H 5; E 3; Batteries: RYAN, SCOTT and MYATT; TRAINHAM and BALLEY. Other Scores-Quartermasters 2, Remount Station O. Bakers 4, National City 3-Army Aviators 3, Marines O-21st Infantry Recruits 8, Navy Volunteers 4-Saintary Train 12, Bakers 1-Navy 8, 158th Infantry 2-Remount 4, Co. L 159th Inf. 2. Lieut. LEE Home From France(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article-Sept. 1918) - Lieut. Don LEE, son of Brown F. LEE, formerly of this city, but now of San Angelo, arrived here this afternoon, for a visit with relatives and friends. Lieut. LEE has been in France for women months, and says, "France is fine and he hated to leaves it" He was returned here for the purpose of assuming the duties of an artillery instructor. He is expecting to receive a commission as captain, but as yet does not know where he will be stationed. Soldier Boy in France Enjoy The News-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article-Sept. 1918)-The following letter was received yesterday evening from Alfred WARREN son of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. WARREN of this city. Alfred is "somewhere in France," "doing his bit" in fighting for human liberty: Aug. 12, 1918.-Belton Evening News, -Dear Friend H. B. or Ray or Mr. Fred:-Am receiving the Evening News right along. Nothing pleases me any more than to read it when I have time. We don't have very much time as we work day and night. I haven't seen but one person I know since I left the States and I showed him the News and he said his name was LUDLOW and used to live in Belton and now lives at Brownwood. Well we are doing our part and that is a small amount. I have been to the Front many times and I find it quiet at times, and all of a sudden it seems as if the earth is rocking and it looks like a fourth of July or Xmas Have been in several air raids and I had rather be shelled by the big guns than for a plane to drop bombs on me or around me while I try to sleep. Well give the boys my regards, will close hoping to receive the News right along, as I know you try and do give service. Very respectfully, Alfred WARREN. Book 1 page 198 Daughters of the American Revolution-To the Daughters of the American Revolution in Texas: You are doing wonderful things. Your record of swift and true response since war was declared is worthy of the principles for which the organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded to promote the love of country and their duty to its noble institutions. You served the stricken nations overseas for months before this country joined the allied cause, you sought and found ways to give redoubled aid. You have given up lives of leisure to ameliorate every sort of hardship over there, to heal the tortured minds and broken bodies left behind the march of war. You have worked unceasingly with your needles, fashioning comforts for the men who went to fight. You have found added hours for the day, and more time and ways for serving than you ever dreamed could be. That we will do our best ready to teach patriotism by acting it, is a foregone conclusion; but we must know how to make that best better. Realities are all that count. In times like these we turn to things worth while. Our society, the greatest patriotic organization in the world, has, through its size and importance assumed duties and obligations which bring it to the fore in national needs. The time has come for action. The national board of management of our continental congress has acted wisely with the best judgment and the highest patriotism for the work that must be done for the allied countries and for our own country. In session convened in April, 1918, when the horrible atrocities were recounted as practiced by Germany that were so unthinkable as to be unprintable, and when it was remembered that Germany had three million prisoners working in her mines and fields and factories, thus releasing that number of men for service at the front, and that Germany had now more conquered territory than she had during 1916, and two hundred millions of conquered people were suffering under Germany's misrule on the verge of starvation, it was declared "The Daughters of the American Revolution must keep spreading the propaganda for help for the friends of American herself." To be faithful to my task as the state regent, I am urged to induce the chapter to continue their monthly meetings during the summers of the period of the war. To create an honor roll of all Daughters of the American Revolution in foreign service during the war, which record you are asked to preserve for the D. A. R. honor roll. For those who are not assuming the burdens and responsibility of citizenship, it was agreed that it shall be the duty of every Daughter of the American Revolution to report to proper authorities all disloyalty and pro-German propaganda. The president general has requested that the theme of the story of "The Yellow Dog," might be disseminated throughout the chapters in our state, and she trusts it will be possible for me to enlist their cooperation. If it could be read at the chapter meetings this might be a splendid way to reach many members of the society. For some time the question of German propaganda in America has lain very heavily upon the mind of the president general, and being ever alert for ways in which the Daughters might help to stamp out this evil, with many others, she came across this little story which very greatly impressed her, and which she feels might be passed on to good advantage, in that the pertinent question: "how do you know?" asked frequently, would have a tendency to overcome the pernicious statements and untruths spread broadcast over our land. It will work with "grown-ups" as well as boys and she feels they would do well to join, with the "Boy Detectives of America, " in trying to eliminate this yellow dogism. Making use of their slogan "How do you know?" whenever anything detrimental to our country or government is told in their presence. For the expenditure of $52, 000 for restoring Tilloloy, the chairman of the war relief committee is given a detailed report every month for every dollar sent and the way it is to be expended. It is the understanding of the committee that the government is removing debris and rebuilding the village of Tilloloy. ____ed is to be turned over to the United States government of liberty bonds, the government to pay interest to the D. A. R. treasurer general. When these bonds mature it is suggested that the principal be used in some equally appropriate and compelling work of succor and of mercy. The Daughters of the American Revolution have sensed the inspiration of the hour. The children of France are suffering and we must work to save them. At state chairmanship for the French orphans has been created, to find ways to give these stricken children aid. The cost of adopting an orphan is $36.50 a year, or $3 a month, Mrs. W. G. LOVELL of Beaumont, has accepted the state chairmanship and is giving loyal aid. Dear Daughters, there is work to do, and you will do it. Keep together these strenuous days to come that we may help those who fight. Out most precious gifts to our country are the brave men and women whom the Daughters are giving, with smiles on their faces and tears in their hearts. What a great good fortune it is for those whose privilege it was and is to give our aid in the great work, and in a slight degree to share their burden. Your co-operation will be appreciated.-Very sincerely,,-Mrs. Lipscomb NORVELL-State Regent of Texas. The King of England Writes-Sergeant Major Chas. W. PYLE who is somewhere over seas, received a letter of welcome from King George of England, on his recent arrival in England on his way to take his place in the ranks. On this letter Chas. W. writes a short message to his home-folks and sends it to his mother. The following is the royal letter: WINSOR CASTLE-Soldiers of the United States the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the Armies of many nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom. The allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you and bid you God speed on your mission.-GEORGE, R. I. April 1918. Book 1 page 199
Captain Gifford d. HORTON, formerly of New York, who as a member of the British Royal Air Force, had participated in many daring air combats, has been officially reported as missing. It is believed possible that Captain HORTON landed safely behind the enemy's lines and was made a prisoner.
Learn to take orders without questioning in order that you may impart orders without being questioned." Thus spoke the newly appointed colonel of the Motor Corps of the National League for Woman's Service to the headquarters unit in New York. The ranking officer is Miss Mary SHARSWOOD. Teddy Junior Now Slightly Wounded-Another son of Colonel ROOSEVELT receives injuries on Battlefield-(Associate Press Dispatch)-Oyster Bay, July10-Maj. Theodore ROOSEVELT, Jr. has been slightly wounded and taken to a hospital in Paris, according to a cable message received today by his father, Col. Theodore ROOSEVLET, from his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Theodore ROOSEVELT, Jr. The cablegram was sent from Paris, where Mrs. ROOSEVELT is in a Red Cross hospital. It read: "Ted wounded. Not seriously, Here with me. Not any danger. No cause for anxiety." Major ROOSEVELT was recently cited for gallantry after having been gassed about three weeks ago. The news of Major ROOSEVELT'S having been wounded followed immediately the report from Paris that German aviators had dropped a note behind the allied lines confirming fears of the death of Lieut. Quentin ROOSEVELT in an aerial engagement. Capt. Archie ROOSEVELT, another of the former president's sons, is now recovering from severe wounds. Kermit ROOSEVELT, fourth son, who served as a captain in the British army in Mesopotamia, was recently appointed a captain in the United State army and is nor reported on his way to France. He was decorated by the British with the military cross for gallantry in action. Surgical Dressing Classes-Saturday morning-Mrs. M. W. TAYLOR, instructor-Miss Carrye HOWARD-Miss Dorothy HOWARD-Miss May MILLER- Miss Eva MILLER-Miss Cassie KARNES-Miss Christine DOOLEY-Miss Eda DOOLEY-Miss Frankie DOOLEY- Miss Zimma SURGHNOR-Miss Minnie MUEHLHAUSE-Miss Gladys WARREN-Miss Ethel WARREN-Miss Violet BIETER-Miss Eileen YARBROUGH -Miss Lucille GARRISON-Miss Leslie Louise BARTON. Ervin CHRISTIANOUS is home from Kelly Field for a few days visit with his parents. Book 1 page 200 Carrying Body of Mayor John Purroy MITCHEL Into His Mother's Home in New York. -Crowds stood with bared heads. Purroy the body of Major John Purroy MITCHELL, ex-mayor of New York was taken on its journey from Lake Charles, L., to his mother's home in New York and later to the city hall and then to the cemetery. The major was killed in a fall a pursuit plane. His body was taken first to the home of his mother, Mrs. James MITCHELL, before it lay in state in the city hall. Dr. M. P. MCELHANNON has received word that his brother, Dr. A. M. MCELHANNON, formerly of Belton now of Sherman, had been accepted in the Medical corps of the Army with the rank of Captain. Book 1 page 201 Colored Men Called to Entrain July 30th-Following are the names of colored men called by the local board for entrainment on July 30th. BELTON:-Jimmie C. GRAVES, Jeff CHANEY, Harrison GOODE, Lawrence DYKES, Murray BURLESON, George HOLCOMB, Thad WHITE, Bedel SARGENT, Will JOHNSON, Ellis LANGFORD, Ural LEE, Dave BAKER, Edgar C. FIELD, Dallas LOCKHART, Wm. ROSS, Rogers WHITE, Wm. L. HUSLEY, Virgil FOWLER, Earl CRAWFORD, Eugene B. FULTON, Robertson WILLIAMS, Beat FISHER. BARTLETT:-Sam ADISON, Monroe PHILLIPS, John HILL, Harry James LIVINGSTON, Edmond GAMMAGE, Andrew HAWKINS, George WALKER, Ray DAWSON, Willie FLEMINGS, John WILLIAMS, Benny ARNOLD, John BARFIELD, Fred WHITE, Charley BISHOP, Frank NICHOLSON, John WILLIAMS, Will S. E. KINSTON, Julius WILLIAMS. HOLLAND:-Jim WILLIAMS, Matthew THOMAS, Hugh W. JOHNSON, Press REDWINE, Eddie HENDERSON, Jim JOHNSON, John O. THEDFORD, George POLLARD. SALADO:-P. J. BUSBY, Lug COTTON. ROGERS:-Clem DYKES, Harace CHAPIN. Prince A BARLOW, R. 1 MOODY-Brather WALKER, R. 2, TEMPLE- Hugh H. WHITE, R. 2. JARRELL. J. B. HUBBARD Esq. Will Join the Colors-J. B. HUBBARD Esq. Of this city, one of the leading lawyers of the county, will join the colors, going into training as soon as he can arrange his business affairs. He will join the Infantry branch of the services. Mr. HUBBARD has had three years experience in a military school, which will of course, be of much advantage to him in his efforts to climb the ladder. Eber and Tune KELSO have gone to Houston, to join the Navy. From Houston they go to San Francisco. Edgar MONTEITH has been accepted in the Hydroplane service of the Army and will report for duty on September 15. Book 1 page 202
Mr. Frank J. KOLBABA, professor of violin in Baylor College, has endeared himself to all the Baylor girls and visitors in the college. His frequent numbers on Baylor programs have been delightful. Baylor College and all friends of Baylor are pleased that he will be here through the summer session and again next year.
Belton Will Have Patriotic Fourth-Program for Big Celebration on Courthouse Lawn is Given Out.-Belton, June 29-The program for the patriotic Fourth of July celebration which will be held under the flag pole on the courthouse lawn at 8 p.m. July 4, under the auspices of the Belton community council of defense, is as follows: "America," sung by audience and led by Prof. THICKSTUN. Dramatic pledging of allegiance to the flag by local Boy Scots under direction of C. C. COUNTESS. Reading Declaration of American Independence, by Judge Mallory BLAIR. Patriotic selections by Chamber of Commerce band, including the national airs of our allies, under the direction of Fred LEWIS. Fifteen minutes address, bringing out the aims of all free nations engaged in the war, Hon. Geo. W. TYLER. Community singing of patriotic anthems, led by the community chorus, under the direction of Prof. THICKSTUN and Mrs. Leslie MITCHELL. Reading of the president's message to the people of the United States, Judge M. M. WHITE. A short play tableau depicting the unity of all the peoples in the cause of freedom for which the United States is fighting, under the direction of Mrs. Jennie HARDY and Mrs. Ruth Hatcher WILLIAMSON. The following is the committee on arrangement: Prof. THICKSTUN, Mrs. Lesile MITCHELL, Fred LEWIS, C. C. COUNTESS, Mrs. Jennie HARDY, Mrs. Ruth Hatcher WILLIAMSON. Ladies Register-Belton, June 29-Cal PROCTOR, deputy tax collector, held a registration booth today at Salado in the First State Bank and he reports that fifty ladies registered there today. Some of the ladies registering were from 70 to 80 years old. Book 1 page 203 Soldier in France is Very Thankful-On Feb. 15th, Mrs. Ida BATTE of this city pinned a letter in a pair of socks which she had knitted for some one of Uncle Sam's soldiers giving her address and request for the boy to whom the socks were given to write to her. A few days ago she received the following reply to her letter: Somewhere in France, on Active Service with the American Expeditionary Force, June 12, 1918-Dear Friend: Suppose you will be somewhat surprised to be getting a letter from some unknown person which you never have seen, but I figured it was my duty to write you a word of thanks for the pair of socks that you made for some Sammy boy the 15th of February, 1918. Well, I am the lucky boy alright, they were given to me just before we left the States and I just found the letter you wrote and pinned in them and also the stamped envelope to answer with but somehow or other the envelope was soiled so as I couldn't use it to return my word of thanks in it, so will use some of the issued paper given by the Y. M. C. A. Well as all our mail is censored here and it is censored so close that it is impossible to write very much news of our whereabouts. About the only thing we can write home is that we are all well and happy and that our old Uncle Sam is giving us plenty to eat, so that is all we care about. We are in a camp at the present time and we sleep in what we call pup tents, they are about 40 inches high and about 5 feet long. We sleep right on the ground with a heavy overcoat under us and two blankets over us, so we are real comfortable. We can buy different things here to eat, such as strawberries, oranges, apples and nuts of all kinds, but they are awful expensive. We have a circus here trying to understand the French language and I guess they have just as big a circus trying to understand us. The people here sell their eggs at 80 cents a dozen to the boys, so you see they get a good price. Well, my dear unknown friend, I will have to close for this time, thanking you again and again for your help and kindness toward the U. S. boys that are now in the Am. E. F. service. I remain your unknown friend. PRIVATE ROY KELLEY, Company e., 129th Inf. Am. E. F., via New York. P. S.-You asked for my home address in the letter, so I will give you it also: Private Roy Kelley, No. 12 North St., Dundee, Ill., U. S. A. Drafted Men Notified-The following men will report on July 5 to the local exemption board under Call No. 777. From this number eighteen will be chosen to leave for Fort Sam Houston. James THOMPSON, Rogers; Oscar VANCE, Temple; Stephen ANDERSON, Pendleton; James LEWIS, TEMPLE: Alfred JACMINEK, Temple; Rollie THORNTON, Temple; Edward KOSEL, Temple; Roy FOKES, Temple; Alfred HOLTS, Waco; John MAKESKA, Burlington; C. L. WHITE, Thackersville, Okla.; Willie TIMAEUS, Temple; Douglass MCAFEE, Temple; Tom MIKULAS, Temple; H. K. LANDERS, Blessing; Joe MABRY, Rogers; L. WHITFIELD, Troy; Fred HOUSTON, Brackenridge; S. KARNES, Oenaville; D. W. HERRINGTON, Temple; Wm. HART, Temple; Wilbur BAKER, Temple. The following men have been notified to report on July 15 also to leave for Fort Sam Houston. Eighteen men will be needed to fill out the district quota, although there are but ten in the list given below. The remainder will be secured, it is believed, from among the "newlyweds" and "non-productive workers." Carroll TAYLOR, Oenaville; Boyd BLAKENSHIP, Copperal; Marvin BAGGETT, Rogers; Horace KING, Wert, Okla.; Thomas HOOD, Rogers; Paul SONNENBURG, Temple; Lee BRUGGMAN, Oenaville; Robert BURNS, Temple; Denny KEETCH, Troy; Flay HENSON, Oenaville. Belton Boys in Service-Belton, June 29-Friends of the different soldier boys are always glad to know when they reach France. Mrs. Henry AUSTIN has received a card from her nephew, Peyton A. ELLISON, stating that he has arrived safely in France. Young ELLISON was educated in Belton public schools and lived for several years with Mrs. AUSTIN. Miss Allie OWENS has received word from her brother, Monty B. OWENS saying that he, too, has arrived safely in France. Mrs. Ed YATES is very much pleased to know that her son, Ed, was accepted in the marine corps of the army and that he is a full fledged mariner now. In a letter to her recently he stated that he felt proud to be in his uniform, that at his station on Paris Island, S. C., everything is done to make the boys feel happy and contented, they have free picture shows, bathing and many other pleasant activities. Book 1 page 204 The Governor's Proclamation-Whereas, Woodrow WILSON, President of the United States, has issued a solemn proclamation calling upon all wage earners and tax-payers of the Union to observe June 28th, 1918, as National War Savings Day summoning them to meet at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of that day at the school houses of their several school districts that they then and there may pledge their subscriptions to be invested in War Savings Stamps, therefore. I, W. P. HOBBY, Governor, of the State of Texas, by the authority vested in me by law, do hereby proclaim the said 28th day of June to be National War Savings Day and I do hereby summon all Texas tax-payers and wage-earners to be present on that day and at that time at their respective school houses, that they may then perform their patriotic duty and pledge themselves to save and invest their savings in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, which calls upon the people of Texas to invest during the year the sum of $91, 000,000 in War Savings Stamps by ceaseless care to abstain from the unnecessary expenditures of money to the end that goods and services, materials and labor, needed in such vast quantities for the successful prosecution of the war, may be conserved. Therein fail not, the United States Treasury Department has instructed that the names of all persons who shall absent themselves from such meetings shall be listed by the officers of said meetings and this list forwarded to the State Director of the National War Savings Committee and thence to Washington. Let no Texas citizen fail to do his duty. Witness my hand and the Seal of the State of Texas, this 19th day of June, A. D., 1918. -W. P. HOBBY, Governor of the State of Texas. Community Singing.-Belton, June 29-The community singing and band concert given by the Belton Music Club last night on Baylor College lawn was a most successful entertainment. Mrs. MCINTOSH, (San Antonio), Misses Zula SIBLEY, Mary Helen BROWN, and Judge M. M. WHITE were the soloists for the evening, and each of them sang exceedingly well, in voices clear and strong that could be easily heard to the farthest automobile. The band was very gracious in its response to encores, and its selections were of such a varied type that no one in the audience could fail to be pleased with it. The members of the band were all pleasing and their visit to Belton was altogether delightful. There were thousands of people present to enjoy the program. Baylor college proved herself the most gracious hostesses in having arranged chairs to seat the immense crowd of people who came, and in providing ice water convenient for the people. Much praise has been given the Belton Music Club and Young Men's Chamber of Commerce for the entertainment and especially are thanks due Prof. THICKSTUN, Miss Belle JAMES and the soloists of the evening for the success of the community singing. Leslie MCKAY-Made Lieutenant-Leslie L. MCKAY, son of Jno G. MCKAY, formerly connected with the Insurance & Banking department at Austin, in the capacity of Special Auditor of Insurance, who volunteered his services and joined the colors last year, has just received his commission as first Lieutenant in the heavy artillery at Camp TAYLOR, Ky. MCKAY has worked hard for his commission and is to be commended for the advancement he has made, as he entered the service as a "Buck Private in the Rear Ranks," and has made good on his own merits, as he did not know a single officer instructor in school. He is an old Bell County boy.-Temple Telegram. The Bell Count Cavalry Company-The Bell County Cavalry Company, the Hugh SMITH Rough Riders, consists of 107 of Bell Counties splendid young men. The following Belton boys are members of the Company: Geo. DURHAM, Edwin CLINE, Lattimore UPSHAW, Moran COWAN, Earl SAVAGE, Walter LAWLER, Charley CLARKSTON, Avro SMITH, A. H. OWENS, Clyde WOODS, Dock RAMSEY, Doyle PINKSTON, Carl PIESER, Sloan SORSBY and Will BURNHAM. Book 1 page 206 Brigadier WOOD, chairman of the Salvation army Southwestern War Fund Council, had received a letter from Miss Jessie WINTERS, written in New York. Just prior to her sailing for France with Miss Cecil BURDICK. Miss WINTERS states in her letter that their departure had been delayed in securing their passports. Miss WINTERS and Miss BURDICK were residents of Houston, Texas, and were business women of that city. Miss BURDICK being the chief operator for the telephone company. They both resigned their positions recently to enter Salvation Army service in France. Miss BRUDICK'S mother and father, Ensign and Mrs. Floyd BURDICK, former residents of Dallas, have been in France for some time serving in the huts just behind the trenches. Mrs. BURDICK has become famous among the soldiers of the American army and is the champion pie and doughnut baker among the Salvation Army workers. She is know to the boys as "mother BURDICK" and she and her husband have been given much credit for helping to sustain the morale of the American soldiers. Salvation army women have been permitted to go nearer to the front line trenches than any other women in France and the American Salvation Army girls have been closer to the front than any of their British laborers. The Salvationists established huts in any kind of building they can secure and make it a recreational center for the soldiers. They furnish it with tables from games, and correspondence, and give it a touch of home for the home-sick boys on the firing line. One of the most important parts of the hut equipment is some kind of a stove and kitchen utensils where pies and doughnuts and other goodies may be made and served to the boys at cost. Salvation army workers have won the hearts of the American soldiers because of their skill as cooks and because their pies and doughnuts remind them of home and mother. The Salvation army has a number of huts in France, and has also established one in nearly all American cantonments. The Army is now asking for additional funds to carry on this work and the Southwestern War Fund Council composed of over one hundred prominent men and women of the southwest direct the campaign in this section. Brigadier WOOD, with headquarters at Dallas, is chairman, and Senator Morris SHEPPARD, of Texas, Senator Robert L. OWEN, of Oklahoma, Senator Jos. E. RANSDELL, of Louisiana, and Mrs. Governor HOBBY are vice-chairmen. SOULE-EASTON-September 10, 1918-Pierre Jules SOULE and Miss Lillie Frances EASTON were married at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in this city Tuesday evening at nine o'clock Rev. W. E. PHILLIPS, Pastor of the Church officiated. The groom has lived in Belton for the past seven years and has been on the Belton Journal force ever since he came to the city. He is a young man of sterling integrity and will accomplished in his trade, that of an artistic printer. He is a brother to Arthur J. SOULE the foreman of the Belton Journal. The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. EASTON of this city. She was reared in the city and has many friends and admirers for her womanly grace and intellectual accomplishment. The surprise of the wedding occasion was the appearance of the groom in soldiers uniform. The fact that he had volunteered his services to his country and that he was to be married in the uniform were carefully guarded, only very close friends of the happy young couple knowing it. When the groom appeared in the church in his uniform, had it not been for the solemn occasion, it was evident that the audience would have spontaneously burst into applause, so great was the surprise. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. EASTON, where congratulations were showered upon the happy young couple, where refreshments were served, and where the large number of friends present viewed the many nice presents which their partial friends had lavishly bestowed upon them. The happy young couple left on the south bound Katy train, from Temple this morning at 10 o'clock, for Gonzales where they will spend a few days with relatives of the bride. They will return to the city on the 17th. The young husband will go to Austin on the 19th, where he will take up his duties as a mechanical student, predatory to the work he is to do in the great conflict now raging over seas. Book 1 page 207 Letters From Our Boys In the Camps and on the Firing Line-Belton Sept 5-(Note by submitter: Nannie dated this article-1918) The following letters written by Lieut. William B. MOORE, formerly of Waco, now of France, are most interesting and give a clear outlook of what the boys are doing "Over there." Lieutenant MOORE is a brother of Mrs. Tom YARRELL, Jr., of this city. He was a well known athlete and prominent student at Princeton Unversity during the session of 1915-16. Lieutenant MOORE has twice been cited for bravery, once, according to official report, when he "volunteered and took a truck load of ammunition and material into the town of Bourgess, France, on June 6, 1918, over a road swept by artillery and machine gun fire, thereby relieving a critical situation."" Later, he was cited for decoration for obtaining valuable information. The letters here published are written to his mother, and have been sent to Mrs. YARRELL, Jr. June 20 -Dearest Mamma: Although I haven't much news to impart, I'll write you a few lines today to let you know that I am well and O. K. in body, mind and spirits. We are still at the front, northwest of Chateau Thierry, where we have been now for almost a month. For a while the papers over here called us "Marines," but they have been compelled to do away with that; now we are "Americans. That's no more than was just, but all went well until the army got jealous. Every day almost has been marked by some little operation in which the Marines have always come out on top, whether on the offensive or defensive. I saw quite a few prisoners this morning who were captured last night. The total number ran well up into the hundreds, taken together they smelled like the animal ring of a circus, and some of them clasped for dear life loaves of American bread, which they had picked up somewhere. Let me tell you something which is absolutely true, although I doubted it at first hearing. A Marine was taken prisoner and was kept for two days near the front line. At last he turned up again leading into our lines sixty-five Germans, including four officers, who said they would surrender if he would show them the way. A hundred more started to come, but were cut off by their own machine guns. There have also been several individual cases of desertion by Germans. At first it seemed that they were Laboring under the impression that our motto was "take no prisoners," but evidently the word got back to them that we not only took prisoners, but gave them something to eat, for up to date I think we have corralled about fifteen hundred. I was going to make mention here that it was about time I was getting some mail when your letter of June 6th with auntie's enclosed was handed me. Your letters mean so much to me, especially at the time. They make me feel that I have so much to live for, yet they present all that I am willing to die for. I makes me happy to know that you all are well and brave. Although I can't entertain hopes of peace at any early date, there is a lot indeed to make one optimistic. The present situation on the Italian front is most encouraging. The number of American troops now over here is enough to make one sit up and take notice and moreover, the successes which our troops have invariably had don't impress the Germans very favorably. The prisoners we have taken admit this. They are tired of fighting and one said that when the American got going in full force, there would surely be evidences of quitting throughout the whole German army. I was firmly convinced of that before any of them admitted it. As soon as we can throw two million men into the line with the proper amount of artillery and airplanes, then the war will be virtually won. And that time I figure, is just about one year off. In the meantime the boche can do nothing but drew the noose more tightly around his neck. There is some talk of a relief for this division, but we'll not know of that until the time comes. The rumor persists, too, the whole or at least a part of the marine brigade will parade in Paris either on the Fourth or Fourteenth of July. It is not improbable that the brigade will be awarded the fouragere of the Crois de Guerre by the French. That above all things would be appreciated, and we're all hoping for it. I have been recommended for a distinguished service cross, our new American decoration. I don't know when it will be forthcoming; probably some time soon after we are relieved. July 1 Dear Mamma: Your two letters of June 10 and 12, came last night-less than three weeks-both of them, and needless to say, I was glad to hear from you and to get those clippings. Yes, I'm "Donald MOORE." The mention of that affair in the paper viewed by anybody amuses me, for I was never interviewed by anybody and although I admit I was lucky, I made my report to the general of some information I had gathered while in the town and thought no more of it until I saw it in the papers. I have been recommended for a distinguished service cross; but I don't know when I am to get it if my recommendation is acted favorably upon by general headquarters. Well, here it is the 1st of July, and on the 5th I will have been a marine for one year. Pretty soon, I'll become a veteran, especially if we stay in this place much longer. Since we arrived here just one month ago today, five German divisions have been up against this one, and yet the German newspapers says, that one of their regiments practically annihilated this division. Our relief will soon come as a matter of relief if nothing else, for we are still able to lick anybody the Kaiser chooses to send against us. I would like to get a furlough though and go some place where I can live in a bath tub. I am still located at regimental headquarters. We are just behind the lines in a farmhouse, which so far, the Germans have spared. I have a good bed and nothing much to do, and things are pretty quiet at last on our front. It isn't such a bad old war after all. July 7th Dearest Mamma: While waiting for breakfast. I'll write you a few lines to let you know that I am still well and O. K. We were to have been relieved several days ago, but owing to certain information regarding the enemy, instead of being relieved, we merely shifted our positions and are still in the region where we have been for the past six weeks. The boche have been quiet so long that is the general feeling that another attack is imminent, so we are just standing by, for how long I don't know. Our line is very strong all along here and can't possibly be broken, as long as the marines are here. I guess the French are reluctant to let us get very far away from the front. On the 4th we sent some men into Paris to parade. A few were chosen from each company in the regiment and the officers to accompany them were picked by drawing numbers out of a hat. I didn't have any luck so I stayed behind. Those who went say the Parisians gave the Americans a wonderful reception: that all along the long line of march wherever the marine flag with its characteristic emblem came into view, the French just went wold. The cries of "marine, marine," could be heard on all sides, they said. I've been awarded my distinguished service cross, although I haven't received it as yet. I am sending you my citation. What I consider the most important part, however, has been omitted. That is the bringing back to the aid station of the wounded men I found in Bouresches. Whether I had been decorated or not, I still and always will have the satisfaction of knowing that I probably saved the lives of some of the wounded I brought back. That to me is the main thing: the decoration is only symbolical. The outlook is assuming a more optimistic glow each day. The splendid spirit of the French is everywhere apparent. The certain knowledge that we have over a million troops over here, and the assurance that in four months there will be 500,000 more, is most encouraging, and at the same time would be most disconcerting to the Kaiser, et. al. The launching of 100 ships on July Fourth is another one of America's brilliant achievements. The effect of news like that above on the troops over here, must be just as great as it is on the people at home. Everybody's shoulder is to the wheel and that wheel is rolling pretty fast."(Note by submitter: A picture of the men in the 4th of July parade in Paris can be seen in Book 1 page 220 of Nannie's Scrapbooks) July 11 We are still at the front although our men are not in the front line. It is because they are expecting the Germans to launch another drive that they are keeping us here. Evidently the high command doesn't think it safe to let the marines get far away when there's a scrap in sight. Our relief was completed a few days ago and just as soon as the boche attack somewhere else or show more signs of coming on here, I imagine we will move back to the rear somewhere. However, life just at present is far from unpleasant. The regimental staff occupies a chateau overlooking the Marne. We have fine rooms and beds and the view from above is beautiful. The people who own the house left everything intact and it's almost like living at home. Our dining room opens on a porch which looks right over the river, which enables us to eat and admire the scenery simultaneously. Every evening our regimental band gets out in front of the chateau and plays just before and during dinner. If it weren't for the never ending stream of motor trucks on the road, below us, and airplanes flying overhead, we would almost forget that there was a war at all. All the floors of the chateau are parquet, with a delightful music room on the ground floor and studio on top with a glass roof and porch attached. Well, now I am the proud possessor of a distinguished service cross. The ceremony took place yesterday and was attended by much pomp and high rank. It was held on the grounds in front of a large chateau on the banks of the Marne, and General Pershing came to make the presentation in person. There were about fifty recipients, and after the preliminary reviews of the squad of honor, etc., we all lined up in front of General Pershing and the rest of the dignitaries. The general and all the rest of them moved down and the decoration began. I was the seventh to be decorated. The name and citation of each recipient was read out as the general got to him. I was so close to the head of the line that I'm sure I got in the movie which was taken of the general when he started down the line. He pinned my cross on, shook my hand and said, "I thank you, and congratulate you; a fine example for your men." In all, including General Pershing, no less than give generals shook hands with me. After the ceremony was over, we came back to chateau, where we had a big dinner prepared in honor of our brigade general. Now that I have been in France eight months, have been in the biggest of the fighting of the American forces, am wearing service chevron, and have been decorated by the commander in chief, I'm sure you will say I am ready to return home as an instructor. I'm not counting on it to any great extent though, for now my regiment is lacking in officers and it doesn't seem likely they'll release any of their veterans. Bennett SOLOMAN has gone to A. & M. College for military training as a mechanic. Book 1 page 208 Social Meeting is A Great Success(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article-1918) -Several Hundred attend a gathering on lawn at Belton Methodist Church-Belton, Sept. 6-Several hundred people attended the lawn, social, community singing, band concert and cafeteria conducted last night on the lawn of the Methodist Church. The community singing was conducted by Professor THICKSTUN of Baylor College assisted by Mrs. Rosabel YOUNG, pianist, and was heartily entered into by the majority of the audience. There were present the forty-five young men who left later in the night for Camp Travis to enter army service, and they must surely have carried with them the idea that the folks at home are "carrying on " and that the "home fires will be kept burning." "Pack young troubles in an old kit bag, and smile, smile, smile," was introduced last night, for the first time at a community singing, and was entered into more heartily than any of the other songs. Those having special part on the program were: Misses Laura HIATT, Florence YOUNG, Gladys LUSK, Nellie DUCKWORTH, Margarte CARRICK, who gave a reading, and Elisha EMBREE, who read an original poem. Their numbers were received with spontaneous applause. One special event of the evening in that will linger long in the hearts of the young soldiers present, was the auctioning of a bouquet of roses, to be presented singly to the boys entraining into the army, on last night. This bouquet auctioned at a neat price, and was given back and auctioned singly, and the boys were asked to come up to the front and receive them, and amidst the wildest cheering they took the rose that had been bought for them. Some of those present also, bought roses and presented them to the wives of men who are already in the service. The tabernacle on the lawn had been built in on the sides, and in it were conducted a series of booths. Artistic decorations and festooning had been arranged over the booths, and lent a holiday aspect to the entire grounds. Sandwiches, hamburgers, fried chicken, pop-corn, pies, ice cream cones were all for sale, and the booths were most liberally patronized. Tables had been arranged and chairs placed for the comfort of those who desired them. The fortune tellers tent together with the fishing pond were drawing cards for the younger folks, who declared that the fortune teller told them exactly what had happened to them." The music furnished by the Belton band was greatly enjoyed. The members of the Methodist congregation are grateful for the response received from their efforts to make the affair a success. Funeral of Mr. LAMAR-Was Accidentally Killed by Discharge From Shotgun-Belton Sept 3-The funeral of Ed. LAMAR was conducted this afternoon at 5 o'clock by Rev. L. WILLIAMS, with interment in the North Belton cemetery. LAMAR was accidentally killed yesterday afternoon when the shot gun which he was carrying discharged, presumably when he was getting through a barbed wire fence, the load passing through his breast and heart, causing instant death. Deceased is about 42 years old, a native of Bell County. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. D. A. R. Meeting-Belton, Sept 3-The members of the D. A. R. are asked to meet with Mrs. W. B. MCGARITY at her residence Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The chairman of each committee will please bring her report. Going to Camp Mabry-Belton, Sept 3-Arthur L. GOODNIGHT of Holland, and George B. CARDEN of Belton will leave Sept 5 under the supervision of the local board for Camp Mabry. They will leave at 12:09 p.m. Arrived Safe-Belton, Sept 3-Word has been received here of the safe arrival overseas of Wallace ELLIOTT. Off to Camp Bowie-Belton, Sept3-Q. A. ELLIS, Belton, Benjamin J. C. BILES, Nolanville, Giles W. STEGALL, Youngsport and George C. LISENBEE, Belton, left today at 12:17 for Camp Bowie to entrain into army service. Book 1 page 209 Letters to the Editor-Dear Sir-From the boys who came to Camp Travis, Texas., July 15, 1918 and were assigned to the 28th company, 165th depot brigade. Thinking our loved ones, our friends and we might say, our enemies, as well, would be pleased to know where we are, what we are doing, and what we intend doing, we dedicate these lines to he good people of Bell County. We are in the army of that long gentleman with stripes upon his trousers, and stars on his hat. Needless to say, we are proud of that fact, and are doing our best to be good soldiers for him. Incidentally, we were very fortunate to spend the first month together. During this time a jugful of things happened to us. Everyone received a state of that perfidious ignominy which stalks like a ghost through the barracks, and proclaims himself in accents from shrouds from the tombs, as kitchen police. Rookie No. 1, Charley BEERWINKLE, fell in love with the work and applied for a position as cook. Charley is not cooking, however he failed on the examination, i. C., he was ignorant of the ingredients of a biscuit, and he likes them, too. Moral, always know what you are eating. Rookie No. 2-Frank HIGGINBOTHAM, has a girl over in San Antonio, well he visits San Antonio every once in so often. Rookie No. 3-John B. HILL has become acting corporal. Suffice to say, that he powders his nose more than he ever did before. Rookies Nos. 4 and 5-Rufus GIMBRO has learned to bank a ball on the company pool table, and Jerry MABRY will probably know how to about face in another month or two. Many of the rookies have left us now, only fourteen of us are left together. We never knew how much we loved them, rookies though they were, until we had to part from them. Tom E. PRIVETT has learned the art of shining shoes and says he will put up a shine shop some time in the future. L. B. ROBINSON was one of the bugle calls down pat, the mess call. Charles J. PACK knows how to salute without his cigarette. Arthur C. CALDER, although an A-1 man wants to join Company B, be here when we leave, and be here when we come back. John A. JOHNSON is trying for head K. P. and is still confident that he will pass all requirements. Upon coming to 28th company, we were pleased to find some of the Bell County boys who came to the camp some months previous. Sergt. Norman M. SANDERS gave us a warm welcome, Walter J. ZENKNER, who is company mechanic, and a good one, and his assistant, Oscar E. ZENKNER. Ed Lee WALKER and MCTRULOVE are getting so fat that they are counting the days to see when winter starts. We are all well pleased, we get good treatment, are well fed, and last, but not least, we have one of the best company commanders in Camp Travis, and we are pleased to tell you people that he is Lieut. Roy E. PATTERSON, formerly of Bartlett, Tex. -Frank C. HIGGINBOTHAM. Star Spangled Banner Day-Dallas, Tex., Sept 11-"Star Spangled Banner Day," September 14, the 105th anniversary of the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis S. KEY, will be observed in many places in Texas in connection with the war savings campaign. That preparations for the celebration of the day are being made in a number of towns is shown by the number of request for programs which are being received at State Headquarters of the National War Savings Committee. In every church in Texas next Sunday, Sept. 15, the congregation will be requested to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" in honor of the Texas soldiers who are in France. Louis LIPSITZ, State Director, said, "All ministers will be asked to devote a few minutes of their sermon to driving home the principles of the war savings campaign and the need to personal economy, remaining their congregations of the importance of liquidating their war savings stamp pledges as soon as possible. James HYDE is another Belton boy to make good in the service of Uncle Sam. He volunteered from South Dakota, and has been training at Camp Cody, New Mexico, where he entered the officer's training school and has received a commission as Lieutenant. Immediately upon receipt of his commission, he was transferred to Camp Dix, New Jersey. While everybody joins in the refrain of "D___n the Kaiser" for sinking our boats laden with sugar, a hotel keeper in Tonopha, Nev., bids the consumer be careful. A sign in the dining room says: "Use only one level teaspoonful in you coffee. Don't be a U boat ___sostir like h__l, for we don't mind the noise.-Bartlett Tribune. Mrs. George GOTT and children returned to their home in Waco today after a visit among relatives here. Dr. A. B. CRAIN who has accepted a commission as captain in the Medical Corps of the army, left today for Fort Oglethrope, Ga., to take up his duties. Temple Boys Make Good in Army Life-Camp Travis, Tex., June 15-Sergt. Jim B. KOPISH, of Temple, now a member of the "Fighting 46th company," 165th depot brigade, is developing into an A1 drill sergeant, and is becoming quite efficient in training the new recruits, squads "East" and squads "West." Sergeant KOPISCH is quite an artist when it comes to being "hard boiled." Few BREWSTER of Company 50, 13th battalion, 165th depot brigade, who lives in Temple, has been transferred to the 17th company, 165th depot brigade. BREWSTER arrived with the late increment and possessed all required qualifications to make good in military life. The 50th company regrets the transfer. Corporal Edward J. BOWEN has been promoted to sergeant. Receives Commission-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article-Sept. 1918)-Belton, Sept. 9-Dr. A. B. CRAIN has received a commission as captain in the Medical Corp of the army, and will leave at once for service at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Dr. CRAIN is considered one of the best physicians and surgeons in this part of the country, and his friends are congratulating him that his ability has been recognized by the high commission that has been given him. He has resigned as a member of the local exemption board and Dr. J. Miss La Vera PYLE spent last week-end with friends and relatives in Houston, while enroute to Washington, D. C. She goes to accept a position in the Government service. In as much as her brother, Chas. W. is serving his country over seas, she feels it no less her duty to enter Government service also. She will be with her aunt, Mrs. Frank Wilkes PYLE. Miss Annie JAMES has gone to New York to take a special course in Columbia University. Miss Annie WADE has gone to Washington City, where she will do Government work. Miss Bessie STOVALL has gone to San Antonio. She has taken up her duties in an Army hospital, in preparation for her work as nurse over seas.
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