Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SOLDIERS' LETTERS. (Continued from page Two) "well for two minutes after I had mov ed my battery he dropped two enor mous shells where I had my first sec tion. An hour later after I had done a piece of maneuvering he dropped two big shells where my ration wag ons had just been standing. I had to lead the battalion into position as I am senior Captain, in the Major's absence. Twice I passed through gas covered areas; and we were shelled the entire day. Finally we went into position and you should have seen my boys dig, and . I may add that I used the pick myself, and pretty soon we had our holes well under the sur face, and covered over with every thing we could find that would stop the shell splinters. Then I got my ammunition up and the way we sent messages to the Boche was a regular heart tonic, and we have continued to send them ever since, and will con tinue as long as they let me stay for ward. I have seen something since I last wrote you that I shall never forget a horrible sight-the shelling of a horse train driving along the road poor innocent creatures doing their duty toward their masters, and be ing shot down and mutilated in a most terrible fashion. I saw horse after horse stagger and fall, some would try to rise so as to continue, but all in vain, and all that any per son could do was to stand and watch. I hope I shall never see anything again with any such genuine horror attached to it. It all seemed so use less-the utilization of the world's biggest minds to the invention and improvement of methods for the kill ing of men. However, I wish to re peat that there can be but one end to this war, and I shall never return to the United States, if there is any but THAT ONE ending. In the midst of this terrible day I received several letters from home, and after reading the birthday letter which you'wrote July 10th, I could do nothing but move away from my men for a few moments and reflect upon the memories of my birthday occasions in days gone by; and as long as you shall live, my mission in life shall be so to conduct myself as to bring honor and credit to you and your name. Your devoted son, ' ' * * Francis. Bowles Morgan Writes Two Letters. September 27, 1918. My Dear Sister: We have moved from where we first landed in France, so that's why I haven't written in some time. I will try to write a few lines today. We haven't much news to write so will have to make this short. I'm as well satisfied as could be expected. Am getting plenty to eat, and nothing much to do We are somewhere back of the front lines but not close enough to be in any danger. We are doing some very easy work. Just fixing up some dugouts. Don't know just how long we will be here.Maybe all this winter but I think the war will be over before the winter passes. If they keep this drive up, I hope so, anyway. Well, I hope everything is going well at home. I haven't had-a line from home since I landed in France except one you wrrte on the 2nd of August and it was addressed to New York and forwarded to me. I am ex pecting to get some mail in a few days. We have been moving so often and that is the reason I haven't re ceived any. I will write as often as I can and you must do the same. How is everybody at home? Did "Jinks" have to register? And has Press had to leave yet? How is the crop this year? Guess they are gathering by now. When have you heard from hugh? Well, as news is all out will stop. With love to all.. Your loving brother, Corp. W. B. Morgan. Co. E, 306 Engineers, American Ex peditionary Forces, A. P. 0. No. 791, via New York. Somewhere in France, October 8, 1918. My Dear Papa and Mama: I received your letter last Sunday, also Ruth's and Nona's. I certainly was glad to hear from you ail and I feel so much better now. I had been thinking of home all day Sunday, so Sunday night your letters came and I haven't even had the blues since. I am feeling just fine. I haven't even had a bad cold. We have a good place to stay and plenty to eat, so you see we boys just couldn't help but be satisfied. I don't think we will have to stay over on thia side much longer anyway, if all reports are true. I'm glad your crop is good this year. I think you will get a good price for it and that will be a big help to you. Was sorry Press had to leave. Just received a letter a few days ago from him and Cornelia which they wrote while in Charleston. Was just fixing to answer it when I got yours saying he had gone. .Tell Cornelia I say he will never have to cross over if things keep going like they are now. How is old Lake? Tell him to write to me sometimes. Tell Judge he had better look out, they will have him in the army before long and F. A., too. Has it been cold over there yet? We have only had a little cold wea ther over here. I like this country very well, but not as well as I did England. Guess you are settled down now for a while anyway. Mama, I will bring you some French shoes when I come back home. Think I have some picked out that would just suit you. Well, I will have to stop now. News is scarce. Tell Nona and Ruth I will answer their letters before long. With love to you and the chil dren. I am, as ever, Your devoted son, Corp. W. B. Morgan. Letter From Frank Adams to H. W. McKie. September 22, 19IS Pear Henry: You may be a little surprised to get a letter from me. I have been thinking for some time that I would write you but under the conditions I haven't had a chance. After leaving Camp Jackson I haven't stayed very long at a place. I didn't stay at Camp Sevier or Camp Upton, either as long as I thought I would and of course what little spare time I had I would write to the home folks. ' My trip so far has been all right. I have seen a great deal in my trav els. The trip from New York across was something else! We landed in England and stayed there a short while and then came on to France. It certainly is a beautiful country. The scenery is wonderful. The best roads I ever saw. No mud at all. I would like to have you here in your Buick to see the country and enjoy the 1 good roads. They raise grapes, Irish potatoes, ' sugar beets, beans and grain, and ' they raise some fine cattle and sheep. They use mostly draft horses, and ' use two-wheeled wagons with one or ( two horses. When two are used, one is in front of the other which looks ? funny to me. The travel in every way is somewhat different to ours, j Two story street cars with lady con- 1 ductors are used. You ought to see 1 the bicycles. Everybody has them. There are very few autos for pleas- j. ure over herc. Thtr vt ki ?lo? moot ly trucks and there is certainly a great number of them. I notice from the papers thai you all have had a new registration over there. I guess you signed the cards. I suppose it got a good many of the folks around there. I guess some of them are somewhat scared about it. They need not worry. It is a won derful trip to come over here and see some of the world. I have cer tainly seen some sights. We are furnished all the clothes we need and plenty to eat. The Red Cross gave us a sweater, two pairs of good woolen socks, wristlets and j a comfort bag, which is real nice for us and a big help, too. We are fur nished everything we need to make life comfortable. The money in France and Eng land is different from ours somewhat and is hard to learn. I am getting along with the money all right but can't do much talking to the French people. We manage to get along somehow, though. The people over here live in small villages together, a little larger than Colliers and go out on the farm to work. Everybody lives in rock, brick or concrete houses. You seldom ever see a wooden building. I haven't seen George Miller but once since we came over, but we don't stay very far apart now. I often think of the good times that I have had at your home. I am living in hope3 of having Borne more in the future. You can tell the folks at home that you heard from me when you see them. Best wishes to you and the rest of your family. Your friend, Pvt B. F. Adams. Hdq. Co. 321st Inf. A. P. 0. No. 791. American Expeditionary Forces. Henry Harris Writes His Par ents From France. Dear Father and Mother: Your letter which I have just re ceived gave me much real pleasure. I was very glad to hear from home. Mother, this letter leaves me well and I do hope you all are enjoying good health. We are having a big time. I wish you could be here and see us. We are having a lot of bad weather here in France. I will write write again soon. My address is Co. A, 118th i Un?an try, Somewhere in France. Goodbye to all for this time, ? . - . _ " Henry Harris. H. H. Smith Writes His Mother From Vancouver, Washing ton. Vancouver, Wash. 17 Spruce Squad. 2nd Prov. Regt. My Dear Mama: I guess you will be surprised to know that I am in the hospital with Spanish influenza, but I must say right now before I go any further, I don't want you to worry about me; for I am in the hands of the Red Cross and we soldiers do not suffer for a thing. I have been in the hos pital six days. I was certainly sick when I first got here, but the nurses went right to work on me and I got better right away. The Red Cross is certainly doing good work herc .There are four hun dred cases of the "flu" here in this ward and no telling how many in the others. The nurses and doctors are very good to us boys. I was wonder- ' ing when I reached the hospital what I would do for stationery and stamps | but the evening after I came here j the Y. M. C. A. man came and sup- ; plied us, so you see we don't suffer, for a thing, so don't you worry about me for Uncle Sam will take care of his boys. I hope you all will not have ? the "flu" but it seems that everybody is goiAg to have it before it blows ! over. You don't know how glad I am that John it at home yet. I have cer tainly been worried. If he has to go into service I don't see how you all can do without him. How is the cotton market? We nev er hear anything about cotton mar ets. Everything is so different her? from old South Carolina. My commanding officer says that as soon as the "flu" blows over we ! Southern boys are going east. I couldn't be pleased any better than to be started that way this afternoon. But I don't expect to see home until this war is over and I don't think that will be before next September, if then. I am sorry that the schools were closed. I am anxious for Maud and, g Lavina to be in school. I think theyj - will open again some time during November anyway. I got three of the Edgefield Ad yertisc-s yesterday. I certainly dil i??joy reading them. Don't you al A-or*/ about me, for I am all rigb ind will be back in camp before lonj. I have written Frank seven lettes ind he says he hasn't heard from mi When you all hear from him seri ;he letters on to me. I will try and write every day o ;wo and all of you must do likewisej YourToving son, H. H. Smith. B m te ar m Buy War Saving Stamps until you can't see. Then see me. Geo. F. Minis, Optometrist. Edgefield, S.C. DROP US A CARD We will send you sample of a Composition Roofing for your barns or tenant houses that will absolutely last from twenty to thirty years. Neponset Paroid Roofing an extra heavy, fire proof, long wearing material. Has stood the twenty-year te9t proven by govern ment and railroad use. Price $3.50 per. Square YOUNGBLOOD ROOFING AND MANTLE COMPANY 625 Broad St. AUGUSTA, GA. now To Give Quinine To Children. FEBRILINEtethetrade-mark nome elven to an improved Quinine. It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleas ant to take and does not disturb the stomach. Children take it and never know it is Quinine. Also especially adapted to adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor cause nervousness nor ringing in the bead. Try it the next time you need Quinine for any pur pose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The ?ame FKBRIUNE is blown io bottle. 25 went* Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC.drives out Malaria, rnr icht? the blood, bu ?ids up the system. A trme Traic For adults and children. 60s, Farmers ( | yield of grg of the right I We are i for all kinds your wrnts Haul you] are good. WW. , CITATION. State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. y W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge Whereas, Mrs. Leora Simmon ade suit to me, to grant her Lei rs of Administration of the est?t id effects of Manning E. Sim ons. .These Are Therefore to cite an< Imonish all ana Binguie, ?nc ki? ed and creditors of the said Man ng E. Simmons deceased, thai ey be and appear before rae in th? )urt of Probate, to be held at ?gefield Court House at my of |e on November 7th next aftei ?blicatioD thereof, at ll o'cloek ithe forenoon, to show cause, ii ,y they have, whv the said Ad mistration should not be granted. jiven under my Hand, thia 2lat Ly of October A. D., 1918. W. T. KINNAIRD, Probate Judge E. C. Oct. 21-2t. FINE FARM ?OR SALE-A 309 Acre 41 improved, farm near linton, on the Augusta Road, lill watered, well improved, rtly wired. plendid dwelling, barns, ine crops of cotton, corn, Mat, oats this year. Let me ie you over the very best fn available. Hurry! E. J. NORRIS, Real Estate and Ins. Jgef?eld, S. C. NOTICE. tice is hereby given that all tnssing in every form is forbid dipon the lands owned and con til by the undersigned. The law we enforced against all who fail teed this notice. This mean* ev eriy. Abner B. Broadwater. 23-8tpd. ?fever Yon Need a General Tonic Take Grove's Old Standard Grove's Tasteless cTonic is equally valuable as a Gil Tonic because it contains the vnown tonic properties of QUININE atON. It acts on the Liver, Drives dalaria,. Enriches the Blood and B np the Whole System. 50 cents. zers for Grain . 3an practically double their lin by a liberal application kind of fertilizers. low prepared to fill orders i of fertilizers. Let us know and we can supply them. : fertilizers while the roads Adams & Company Augusta Packing Co. Augusta, Ga. On New Savannah Road, on Belt Line Phone 518-P. O. Box 818 J Wo buy Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Calves. In market at all seasons of the year. Car load lots or less. We charge no commission SHIP US YOUR CALVES FISK N0N'SKID TIRES A real investment on which you realize full value in mileage and Fisk Service, with an initial price that is attractive. TbT to K?4trc> Eidson-Yonee Motor Co. EDGEFIELD, S. C.