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Vol 6 Number 33 P. Meet me at the musicale and banquet given by the trustees at Bethel Baptist Church, on the evening of January 24, in honor of the pastor, Rev. J. B. Anderson and wife, and the deacons and their wives. This affair will be the most elaborate of its kind ever given. If you are looking for a GOOD supper, more than you can eat, and served in the most up-to-date style, this is your chance. Miss Booker, assisted by some of the best and highest class musical talent, will make the occasion one long to be remembered. Secure your tickets at an early date. Don't forget the pace and date. Tickets, 50 cents each. —H. W. Winston, Trustee, Clerk. A SURPRISE A linen shower surprise was given by Mrs. W. N. Taul and Mrs. Roy Smith at the residence of Mrs. Taul in honor of their sister-in-law, Minnie Noland Rogers, of Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Rogers was carried out by some friends in the early afternoon, who took an active part in the affair, and to a six-o'clock dinner at Mrs. Roy Smith's, College St., at which place she was to remain until a later hour and then be carried to the movies and home for her evening's rest. The guests were closely packed in the room that had been so elaborately decorated for the occasion, and the victrola was kept busy in the receiving room to keep the sound of the least noise that might be herd by her On her return into the house, she explained, "My, but I am some tired!" She was asked to step inside the room and get a chair. As she pushed back the doors, a chair was presented to her by her husband, who, to the surprise of all, arrived in Dayton in the afternoon from Detroit to accompany her home. Then the shouts of laughter began to rior through the room while she stood like a statue gazing at her better half, unable to speak for some time. Finally she came to herself again and was presented with a shower of linens of every description by two of her best friends in the city, Miss Maud Brown and Mrs. I. D. Kitchen, while Mr. Rogers was carried into a separate room by a bunch of his friends. There they sat smoking and chatting the rest of the evening. A two-course luncheon was served by the hostess, and all retired at a late hour with best wishes to the newly weds, and a pleasant evening to the hostess. ST. PAUL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Cor. Cherry and Western Ave. 11:00 a.m., preaching by the pastor—The Sins of Bethel. 2:30 p.m., Sunday school Thursday night, trial sermon. Sunday. 6:00 p.m., C. E. meeting; 8:00 p.m., preaching by pastor—General Judgment—Pastor, Rev. J. D. Meade, D.D. IDEAL CLOVER LEAF CLUB Mrs. Venetta Smith, of 413 Norwood Ave., was hostess to the Ideal Clover Leaf Club. The vice-president, Mrs. Herrod, presided. A program was the main feature of the evening. Mrs. H. Winslow, paper. Mrs. T. Daniels, solo. Mrs. B. Jackson, selection. Visitors present: Mrs. Geo Pearson, Mrs. Arthur Culbreath, Miss Amanda Williams. Each gave very encouraging remarks. After the close of the meeting the hostess served sixteen guests a delightful luncheon. Next meeting will be with Mrs. J. Miller, 67 Burns Ave. Take Dayton Street Railway car, Fifth and Main, going south on main; get off at Buns Ave. THE DAYTON FORUM RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS AT TUSKEGEE Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 11.—Warren Logan, acting principal of the Tuskegee Institute, announced today that according to present plans, the Reserve Officers Training Corps will begin here February 1. The R. O. T. C. represents a splendid opportunity for young men of the colored race, as all male students over fourteen years of age are eligible for enlistment; the Government furnishing a full uniform for each student, and also appointing a regular army officer to conduct the drills. Students maintaining highest records in military science and practice may be recommended for further training looking towards a commission in the Officers Reserve. PLANS FOR TUSKEGEE PLANS FOR TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE ASSUME SHAPE Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 11.—Announcement that Bishop Thomas F. G. Failer of Memphis Tennessee, whose liberal expressions on race relations have been so heartening to the colored people, will be one of the principal speakers at the Tuskegee Negro Conference, insures an interesting and helpful discussion of the various problems growing out of the demobilization of the Negro soldiers and their reabsorption into the arteries of industry and farming. Other speakers include Hon. Bradford Knapp, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Dr. Geo. E. Haynes of the Department of Labor, and Mr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War. This will be the twenty-eighth annual conference, and there is every indication that the attendance will be the largest perhaps ever assembled for these annual meetings. PROGRAM FOR COUNTY UNION Bethel Baptist Church, Sunday, January 26, 1919. Song—"The Morning Light Is Breaking." Fifteenth Psalm—By the Union. Prayer. Song—"Open My Eyes that I May See." Study—"Jesus Our Example in Service," Philippians 2: 1-11. Humility—Mt. Olive. Obedience—Bethel. Confession—Mt. Pisgah. Song. Chart Reading—"The Inferino," Mrs. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank from the bottom of our hearts the many relatives, friends, and neighbors for any act of kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. We also thank Rev T. J. Smith and Rev. Arnold for their consoling words; also Gem City Palace Lodge and uniform company for their service, and Undertaker David Wilborn for his efficient work.—Mrs. Martha Taylor and Children. TURKEY DANCE SUCCESS The turkey dance last Friday night was a huge success. The turkey was won by Mrs. Cleo Darnell of Norwood Ave. The lucky number was 111 and it looked quite unique to see the lady walking off with a seventeen-pound turkey. So look out for another grand prize in the near future, and watch for the date. Something new and something you all like. UNIQUE STUDY CLUB The club met, January 8, with Mrs Della Brown, 30 Sprague Street, with Mrs. N. A. Anderson, president, presiding. Interesting and instructive papers were read by Mrs. Avery, Mrs Peyton, Mrs. Cooper, and Mrs. Rives. The hostess served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs Jennie Buckner, 1023 W. First Street, Wednesday, January 22. SOLDIERS' RETURN BALL By far the greatest social event of the season will be the grand ball given at Masonic Hall, West Third Street, Friday, January 24, in honor of the returning soldiers. The hall has been newly decorated and no pains are being spared to make this a most enjoyable affair. Music by Brown's Family Orchestra. Admission, 25 cents. DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY JAN. 17, 1919 DEMOCRACY Lucian B. Watk Reply to RACY IN AMERICA! B. Watkins' Ringing apply to President Bissell Lucian B. Watkins' Ringing Reply to President Bissell Refused Admittance to College Account of Color, the Scholarly Soldier Answers. 640 Stirling St., Baltimore, Md. Christmas Day, 1918. Mr. L. H. Bissell. President of the Illinois College of Photography, Eflingham, Ill. Sir: Since receiving your letter of December 4, in which you heartily advised my enrollment as a student in your college of photography for the vocational training granted me recently by the Federal Board for Vocational Education, Washington, D. C., I have been informed by that Board as follows: "We have just been advised by the Illinois School of Photography that colored men are not taken in their school." Honorably Discharged. I was honorably discharged, April 15, 1918, at Camp Funston, Kangas, by reason of physical disability, incurred in the line of my duties as an American soldier. My case comes under the provision of the United States War Department, through which disabled soldiers are granted such vocational trainings as they may elect, that are suited to their several needs in civil life. Sir, this proviso of our Government is an impartial document but it seems that you would limit it in its application. I elected a course in photography as my vocational training, this being a subject in which I am especially interested. I sought admission to your school that I might obtain this training. So far as I know, yours is the only institution of its kind in America. I understand that you are its founder as well as being its president. I wrote relative to my enrollment in your college. You replied in the following words, to wit: "Dear Mr. Watkins:—Your valued favor of recent date received, and we were pleased to hear from you and to learn that you have decided to take a course in our school. "Upon enrollment we will take pleasure in advancing you as rapidly as possible in high-grade photography. "We know, Mr. Watkins, that you will be delighted with the work as we teach it as it is pleasant, interesting, and highly profitable. "The demand for photography is enormous, and a well-conducted studio is a splendid investment. "Looking forward with pleasure to your enrollment, we remain. Didn't Know He Was Colored Didn't Know He Was Colored Presumably, sir, when you wrote this letter' you did not know that you were addressing a colored man. Mr. Bissell, you cannot know as to what it means to be a colored man in America. I have heard that in France a native of my race is a Frenchman; in England he is an Englishman; in Spain he is a Spaniard; in Mexico he is a Mexican. Is it not possible for him to be a plain American where he is now, for the most part, considered as being a mere negro—with that insinuating small "n"—or that despicable thing called "nigger," which implies about the value of a rimless zero? Mr. Bissell, I am sure you will pardon me when I say, if the world has been made safe for democracy, it now seems necessary that democracy be made safe for the world. Either Fate or Fortune Yes, I am a colored man. Whether or not this is my fate or my fortune, I do not know. But I am a member of the race of Crispus Attucks, who died the first martyr for American independence. I belong to the race of "Big Jim" Parker who saved McKnley from the second shot of the assassin. I am a member of the race of Henson, who went with Peary to the Pole. I am one of the race of black boys who died gloriously in Flanders fields --- "Baltimore, Md. and in No Man's Land—to establish on earth a democracy that is boundless and a liberty that is color-blind. If it is a crime to be black, don't charge it to me. Charge it to my Creator, because— God Made Me Black God made me black. It is to Him I owe Whate'er my mission in the mighty plan made them so He made me back, and toilers all, we go Each to his task, though robed in white or tan, Tin but the robes of the man that Tis but the service of the soul that can Make known the measure of the Man below We prize the gleaming glory of the day— No less we love the beauty of the night; We pause to hear the song-bird's roundabout. God hath ordained and marked His men of clay. Emerson once wrote: "Of what avail the plow or sail Or land or life, if freedom fail?" Today we ask the same question. Must Be Founded on Principles It seems to me that a just democracy must be founded on the principles that: legally, there are but two classes of people in the world—those who behave themselves and those who do not; morally, there are but two—those who love others and those who love themselves only; spiritually, there are but two—those who love God and those who love the devil. Surely, good behavior, good will towards one's fellow men and devotion to God deserve the highest reward on earth—as in heaven. Whoever discriminates because' of the color of a man's skin disgraces the very name of democracy and belies the great claim of national liberty. Nothing Personally Of course, Mr. Bissell, you hold nothing against me, personally, since we have never met. You doubtless feel that you must bar "colored men" from your college purely in the interest of your business, the other students, etc. When one caters to a base prejudice, one becomes a part of that evil and maintains the deplorable condition that makes such a thing possible. A Differential Apology Sir, should anything I have written seem, in your judgment, as unjust or unreasonable, please consider the fact that yours is but another door of opportunity that has been slammed in another black face—and I resent it. I would forever despise myself did I not resent this thing that I believe mocks the American flag I love and did my utmost to serve faithfully for nearly seventeen years. I resent it, not selfishly, but for the outraged race to which I belong, and to whom I owe the last breath of my devotion. A Ringing Resentment I resent it in the name of democdacy—in the name of liberty—in the name of brotherly love—in the name of the crucified Christ—in the name of the living God. I resent it in the name of the unborn generations of black babes—that they may be born free. I resent it because heaven gives me strength to resent it, and I must. I resent it because my heart bleeds the blind blood of an inward injury that no human eye can see. I resent it because my spirit groans with the travail of the truth that must be born again and again, till this war-rent earth and its battle-maimed millions are saved from that insufferable hell of race prejudice. "And the star-spangled banner in tri umph shall wave. LUCIAN B. WATKINS, Formerly Sergeant First Class, Medical Department, U. S. A. M. C. H. EAKER ST. NOTES This is our quarterly meeting occasion and the program of the day will be as follows: At nine-thirty, Sunday school, Miss Mamie Banks, superintendent. At ten-forty-five, our presiding elder, Dr. W. B. Lee, will preach for us and administer the sacrament. At three o'clock, the pastors of the churches and their choirs are invited to be present. Dr. Mead will preach for us at this service. and the McKinley and A. M. E. Zion choirs will assist the Eaker St. choir with the singing. At the evening services we will be addressed by Dr. Victrola who has attained world-wide fame as an orator and singer. The doctor will be assisted by several talented singers who have been before the crowned heads of Europe. Do not miss this service. Our choir will sing also. The ladies of the Mite Missionary Society will serve lunch at noon, so that you will be enabled to stay to the afternoon services. This day will be the opening of the Curry Revival. And with our hearts filled with joy, a prayer on our lips, with banners flying and a deep interest in what we hope to be the greatest campaign against sin ever conducted in Dayton, we propose to follow our evangelist, assisting him in the name of our God, and take Dayton for God and the church. Professor Curry is conceded to be one of the best evangelists in America, fluent of speech, a good gospel singer, eloquent in his appeals, and widely known because of the great work he has accomplished for the race and churches regardless of denomination. These facts, backed up by his ability to organize every department of the church, will bring to us unbounded success in this effort. Let us trust in God, support the campaign with our combined efforts, by doing personal work, singing, praying, holding cottage prayer meetings, bringing our unsaved friends to the services, giving of our means as God has blessed us, and the meeting is bound to succeed. The following ladies will please meet the pastor at the church Tuesday evening: Mrs. D. Wheeler, Jessie Cralle, Daisy Brinley, Gussie Sumlin, Martha McKause, Lizzie McGee, Ella M. Farrow, Luella Hogue, Betty Oldham. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings will be prayer meetings at the church. On Thursday evening Professor Curry will be present to launch the great campaign. He will remain with us throughout the meetings. Mr. John Brown, who was seriously ill is reported better. Mr. June Reed is very ill. He desires the friends to call and see him. The deal has been closed for the Mother Scott Home and the campaign started to pay for it. They have secured an ideal location, and the home will be a credit to the race. A grove nearby has been secured for picnic purposes and will be thrown open to the Sunday schools, lodges, and other organizations for picnic purposes. With Professor Curry present on last Tuesday night, a substantial or ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. Price 5 Cents Meetings aker Street Church ganization from the various committees and boards of the church were organized in a church-wide campaign committee to take Dayton for God. The paramount issue of the great Curry campaign is the greatest issue in the world, that of saving the souls of men. For this the church of Christ was organized, gallant men were sacrificed, homes were depleted, and the Darling of God's heart paid the supreme penalty that the great work of salvation might succeed. Will you, my dear members and friends who profess to be followers of the Lord, stand idly by and not assist in this great work? I am sure you will not, but you are willing to a member do all you can to make the Curry campaign a success. The superintendent of the Sunday school and the president of the C. E. League will kindly see to it that the name of every member of these departments is handed to the pastor sometime during the day Sunday. This is important. Please comply with this request. POPULAR BARBER A BENEDICT Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mr. Green W. Williams of this city to Miss Nellie Elizabeth Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride Tuesday evening, December 31, 1918. At the same time, the bride's parents celebrated their forty-fifth wedding anniversary. After spending a few days in Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. Green Williams came to Dayton to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Finley, 402 W. Fifth Street. Mrs. Williams is a sister of Mrs. Finley. DUM VIVIMUS VIVAMUS While we live, let us live, and that to the fullest degree of enjoyment to those around us. Emerging from a reception which did honor to the community and pleasure to all its participants, Mrs. Bessie Hopkins and Mrs. Estella Hill will entertain at the Norwood Avenue Church of Christ, corner of Norwood Avenue and Sprague Street, Saturday evening, January 25, from five to eleven o'clock. The menu will consist of an old-fashioned 'coon and 'possum supper. The cost of each supper will be thirty-five cents a plate. Prepared by Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Hill, who are perfectly at home in entertaining, it would be well to get your tickets early in the week, as the building is a little small, and the very late attendants may have to be turned away. All members of the American Woodmen will be special guests of the evening.—J. B. Parsons, Pastor. N. S. C. NOTES The Needlecraft Social Club met Wednesday evening, Jan. 15, at the residence of Miss Dorothy Sandusky. After the business part of our meeting, a two-course luncheon was served. Miss Rowena Wright will entertain at our next meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22.-L. M. Cousar, Secy. MEYS Ohio Must Bring Its Boys Home! There remains the one great war task that the patriotic people of the Buckeye State must accomplish. We were nobly supporting our soldiers in Europe when the war closed, and were prepared to continue doing so. We had determined they should lack nothing for their safety and well being that our money could buy, because we recognized their heroic determination to win or die. Are they any the less heroes now that they have won? Because the tremendous excitement of battle is over, is there any less necessity that Ohio people should stand by their soldiers? Should we, because they have accomplished a great victory, ask the people of other States to care for Ohio boys and bring them back to us? Our Duty Is Plain These men from your county—are you indifferent to their welfare now? No! Ohio still has the duty of hastening the return of its victorious troops. It is more than a duty. It is a high privilege to reward the victor by restoring him to his loved ones. Ohio Will Meet It Ohio Will Meet It Buy War Savings Stamps Now! 1919 War Savings Stamps The 1919 War Savings Stamps are now placed on sale all over the country. The 25-cent Thrift Stamps will be the same as those now in use. If you have a Thrift Stamp card which is not full on January 1, you can buy the new stamps to fill it. When you have bought 16 of these Thrift Stamps, you can take them to the bank or postoffice and exchange them for a $5.00 War Savings Stamp. The additional amount you pay will be only 12 cents if you get your $5.00 stamp this month, 13 cents if you get it in February, and one cent additional for each month after that. Thus, if you get your $5.00 stamp this month it will have cost you only $4.12. And for that $4.12 the Government promises to pay you $5.00 in cash five years from now. In other words, you will have a $5.00 U. S. Government Bond, and it will have cost you only $4.12. The difference of 88 cents is 4 per cent compound interest on your money. And when you have 20 of the $5.00 Stamps, you will own a complete War Savings Certificate, for which the Government will pay you $100 in cash five years from now, which will be all you have paid for the stamps and 4.27 per cent interest on every penny besides. If you should need your money before the five years are up, you can go to the postoffice and get it at any time just the same as if you had it in a savings bank. The $5.00 War Savings Stamps are about two-thirds the size of the 1918 issue, blue instead of green and bearing a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, to distinguish them from the old stamps. The certificate on which the stamps will be pasted is also different, and much handsomer than the 1918 certificate. Instead of being a double folder, like the 1918 certificate, it is a single folder, and smaller in size. It is handsomely engraved in blue, with a decorative frame, which, when it is filled with $5.00 stamps, makes a handsome blue certificate. Do not paste the old green $5.00 stamps of 1918 in the new folder. If you do, you lose a year's interest for the 1918 stamps mature in 1923, while the new ones will mature in 1924. If you have a certificate partly filled with 1918 War Savings Stamps, either fill it with the old stamps or save it as it is and get a new folder for the new stamps. These men from your county--are you indifferent hastening the return of its victorious troops. It is victor by restoring him to his loved ones. For the year 1919 Uncle Sam says to Ohio: "Furnish me the money to care for your Ohio boys until the work is done, and then to bring them back to you." Ohio will do it! For that reason the sale of War Savings Stamps will continue. It should continue for your sake as well. Thrift will make your fortune. No other investment was ever offered that is at once so safe, so profitable, so advantageous to you. Van Seymour o their welfare now? No! Ohio still has the duty of than a duty. It is a high privilege to reward the War Savings Stamps have behind them every dollar in the United States in money or property; they pay the big interest rate of 4.27 per cent, free of all taxation; they can always be redeemed on short notice, and they are as good as gold. Therefore, invest your money in them for the sake of your boy in khaki, to insure his homecoming; for the sake of his younger brothers and sisters, to insure their welfare; for your own sake, to protect your future, and for the honor of your State and the glory of American arms. New! WANTED:- A compitent Barber at once Will guarantee good wages to the right party. Call and see W. T. WILLS Phones 2128-2971 111 W. 3rd ST. JUST Annual Wed. Wed. evening Feb. 19, 1919 HJH A Remedy and BOWEL A Remedy tor ALL forms of STOMACH and BOWEL trouble, disorders or the Liver and Habitual CONSTIPATION Twelve Days' Treatment for $1.00 Sent to any address. Beneficial Results from 1st days' treatment J. H. T. STOMACH REMEDY CO. 114 Pulaski St. Dayton, Ohio ANNOUNCEMENT The Economical Clothes Shop Owned and managed by W. N. Taul at Cor. of Dunbar and Fifth St. Wishes to announce to the Public it line of goods. (Specials in Suits to measure at great reduced prices.) Dry Cleaning Pressing and Reparing Notions, Gents and Ladies furnishing at moderate prices to toilet goods. Our motto quick sales and small profi. Your patronage is Solicited W. N. TAUL Mgr. BELL M. 9248 Special Rates Until January 25th E. H. WALTON-Dealer in Good Coa 35 CARNELL ST. PHONE MAIN 3660 GIVE YOUR COLOR A TRIAL Good Service Letters from "Our Boys" Granges, Vosges, France, December 18, 1918. Editor Dayton Forum, Dayton, Ohio. Dear Sir: Now that the ban of censorship has been lifted to some extent, I shall endeavor to let Dayton know of her boys to the best of my ability. Were I a member of another organization other than the 372d Infantry, I would class it with the famous 10th Cavalry that took San Juan Hill in '98 by storm. But that would be self-praise. I shall wait and let history hand out its praise and laudations. This regiment is comprised of the many outfits from various parts of the States; namely: the 9th Bn., from the fair state of Ohio, that has answered the call to colors three times in its career; Company L, of the old 6th of Massachusetts National Guard, the "cradle state of abolition"; the First Separate Company of Tennessee, organized in Nashville, the seat of five institutions of learning that stand foremost in the eyes of our people; the First Separate Bn., of Washington, D. C., the capital of the nation that helped expedite the end of this war; the First Separate Company of Connecticut, a state that helped produce Minute Men; and last, but not least, the First Separate Company of Maryland, organized in Baltimore, a city of one hundred thousand Negroes. Out of this, which formed the nucleus of the 372d, men from all walks of life can be found, along with the drafttees which were sent to us as replacements and reinforcements. Were I to write of the praise that France has written of us, it would require much paper and would become tiresome to the reader. But I cannot refrain from inserting this one extract from the farewell letter of our colonel, commanding the I. D. of our division: "After having held a series of difficult sectors, they took a glorious part in the great decisive battle which brought the final victory." Yesterday was a great day indeed for us. In a drizzling rain medals were awarded for bravery and valor to individuals of this regiment. As to limitations for the highest, there was none, for some received all that can be bestowed upon a soldier including the Croix de Guerre with the Palm, coveted by the French, and the distinguished medal given by the dear old U. S. A. It might be an interesting fact for you to know that, since our debut into the firing line, we have been with a French division under the command of a French general. American equipment was discarded after one week's stay in France for French. After a month's training with the French in their tactics, we were considered A-1 and put into our first sector, the Argonne Forest, well known to readers who have followed up this bloody conflict. Our greatest treat was when we were put on Hill 304, better known by the French as Cote Mort Homme and to America as Dead Man's Hill. At this particular point, you might remember, was where the crown prince lost the cream of the German army in trying so hard to take it, this point being one of the most important points in the Verdun sector and constantly a point of attack. Upon turning it over before entering that triumphant battle of Champagne, it was still as important, yet unchanged by the Hun who had tried from time to time to wrest it from our men. Into the fight that lead the Allies to victory, each and every man in our outfit went in with a smile upon his face and a grim determination to gain victory. Over ground that had been known as No Man's Land for four years, even further than that, over ground that had been held by the Germans for four years, did the gallant sons born of colored women charge to victory, through machine-gun nests, with a leap and bound for nine days, under a continuous fire, until No Man's Land and German positions were ours. We are now about through with our task on this side of the ocean. LaFayette, we have paid our debt to France, yet still we are nbt through. France we thank for her treatment. Since being in this country we have been treated as men. Her doors have been thrown wide open to us. We respect her. May we remain friends and mrs. she soon regain her wealth and re-build that devastated territory which was a mass of beautiful edifices but today a mass of ruins. RALPH M. TYLER, Regimental Supply Sgt., 372d R. I. U. S. The Following letter was received by Frank Wheatley, of 22 Redlands Ave., from his brother, Sergeant Leon Wheatley, with the army in France. Clermonten, Argonne, December 12, 1918. Dear Brother: Your most kind and welcome letter was received a few days ago. I was more than glad to hear from you. I am always glad to hear from the family. Give Mattie my regards and all the rest that know me. No, Frank, you misunderstood me; I am not at all pleased with this place. I would be willing to leave tomorrow if I could. We have been here for nearly three months in this town, Clermont, about 175 miles from Paris. I have not had the chance to get there yet. It is all right to visit here; but when you known, you have to stay, it is different. I would like to tell you something about this country where we are now, but it would take up so much time and space. When I get back, I will tell you all about my trip, from camp to Cleermont, the ocean and submarines. Well, the auto-driving is all right in one way, but is awful dangerous in another. You see, the enemy "lays" for auto and wagon trains to put them out of business and consequently starve out your troops; next is surrender. These chauffeurs here had to drive day and night, and at night without any light. If they would show any light, they were blown up by an airplane. We were not allowed to strike a match or smoke outside, and had to keep our windows dark at night. Some dark and tough nights we put up here, within eight miles of the front, with plenty of air raids day and night. A lot of times I have wakened up and found bombs dropping all around and fellows beating it to the dugouts underground. I have lots to tell you when I get back, more than when I was in the Philippines. Eng and is a fine country, not torn up like France. I want to get some post-card views and send them to you. Russel Nelson sends regards to all; he is some clarinet player now. Our band is improving wonderfully; I dare say there, are only one or two bands over here that can compete with us on opera stuff and ragtime. We are giving concerts now at different places. We leave Saturday for a three days' trip on concerts. I forget the town; it is near Belgium. If you see Tom Wilson, give him my best and tell him I lost his address, which is the reason I did not write. I had a letter from mamma and papa; tell them to write often, because it is so lonely here, especially when we don't hear from home folks. I don't write, lots of times, because I don't have the paper and no Salvation Army K. C. around. We have been very fortunate. I don't think our regiment has lost but a few men since over here. The "flu" has been quite kind to us. Tell Sam I would like to hear from him. Also give my regards to the family. No, Uncle Sam will not let any of the boys stay here; they must all go back home. The kaiser has skipped to Holland, so I see by the paper; I hope he is busy dodging bombs. LEON WHEATLEY, 802 Pioneer Inf. Band, A. E.E F. P.S.-Expect to be home sometime in February. LEGAL NOTICE To Stephen Bergoen, whose place of residence is unknown, you will take notice that the said plaintiff did on the 19th day of Nov. A. D., 1918, file her petition against you in the Common Please Court, Division of Domestic Relations, Montgomery county, O., being cause No. 44,301, praying for a decree of divorce from you upon the ground of wilful absence for more than three years last past. You are required to answer her petition not later than six weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice, to-wit, Nov. 22nd, 1918, or such divorce may be granted. ELGIE BURGOEN, Pltf. Per MOSES H. JONES, her Atty. Rev. George Lelious, pastor. Services second and fourth Sundays in each month. Preaching 3:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.: General class and praise service first and third Sunday. BALL DE LUXE The ball dated for January 17 at Masonic Hall promises to be the event of the season. Messrs. Nathaniel Nesbitt and James G. Towles who have it in charge are doing their level best to make it a grand affair; so if you have not purchased your ticket, please see either of the above named at your earliest convenience. N. . 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Oglevie, the colored visiting nurse, has a three months' leave of absence to visit her home at St. George, Grenada, British West Indies. She sailed from New York the first week in January. Miss Oglevie won the hearts of the Dayton people and will be greatly missed. FOR RENT—Five unfurnished rooms at $1.75 per room. Furnished rooms $3.00. Call 540 Homestead Avenue, from 3 to 6 p.m. FURNISHED ROOMS—For rent to man and wife or two gentlemen. Apply 26 Homestead Avenue. DRESSMAKING—By Mrs. W. H. Wells, of 717 Haskett Street. Bell, Main 6882. The West Side Shaving Parlor is a neat, clean, and modern barber shop that is serving both races without any friction. Mr. Elmer Smith is proprietor and Mr. Charlie Winbun manager. The shop is located at 1013 W. Fifth Street. Encourage these young men. FOR SALE—Second-hand Furniture and Stoves. Also upholstering, repairing and cabinet making. W. H. Jones, 1011 West Fifth stret. Give me a trial. Mrs. C. G. Reed (nee Verna Jane Thomas) has received word from her husband, First Lieutenant Charles G. Reed, 365th Infantry, of his safety through the war. Lieutenant Reed is expected back in the States at an early date. His regiment, the famous 365th, is cited for the Croix de Guerre for its bravery and fighting in the last "over the top." Mrs. Reed will go to New York to meet her husband. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jones, of 25 Sprague Street, are rejoicing over a fine baby boy. A cake-cutting and fish-pond social at the home of Mrs. Bunch, 42 Irwin Street, for the benefit of Zion Baptist Missionary Society, on Thursday evening, January 23. Lieutenant Fred. Roberts, who returned recently from France, having been wounded in one of the late drives, was in Dayton this week visiting relatives and friends. Lieutenant Roberts is the second highest officer colored Dayton had in the great war, and of course we are proud of him. He was wounded in the hip and gassed, and is now recuperating at Camp Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith, of 142 Leroy St., are rejoicing over the ar- Officers of the Zion Baptist Church Men's Movement: Attorney W. O. Stokes, president; Mr. M. A. Pollet, vice-president; Mr. James H. Robinson, secretary; Mr. Geo. W. Dunn, treasurer; Rev. Douglas, chaplain. EUCLID AVE. A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES A great spiritual feast was enjoyed in Allen Church, morning, afternoon, and evening. On last Sunday, three additions were made to the roll. A number of anxious-seekers were at the altar each night for prayer. The revival is now in full blast, and prospects are good. Mrs. Scott, an evangelist singer, is fine; she sings with spirit. The gospel choir of twenty voices, united with the congregation, make the services worth white. Rev. H. H. Uptergroves is at his best each service. Rev. C. D. White, one of the strongest preachers in this conference, mounted his big horse on Wednesday night, and was soon both felt and heard. We enjoyed having him with us. Next Sunday will be a great day. Sunday school at 9:30. A large attendance is expected. Quarterly meet- ing, morning, afternoon, and evening. Presiding Elder W. B. Lee will be with us. Preaching at 10:45 a.m. 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. We earnestly ask the cooperation of all sister churches and visitors. A special request to the members of our church: Come and bring your friends. WESLEYAN METHODIST The attendance was very good last Sunday, and the pastor delivered an excellent sermon. The theme of the topic was, "God Calling Men." In every walk of life God is calling men to do his work and to judgment. There are many who by a kind word can get people to church and Sabbath school. We were glad to see so many of the members present and also strangers. We invite you to come again Sunday and bring some one else with you. Evening services at 8:00 p.m. We hope to see more of the members at the evening services. In regards to the Sabbath school, the bell rings at 9:45. The attendance roll is increasing. Let us continue to come and bring some one else. Children, bring your parents, and parents bring your children. We need them in the school. This is the star banner school and we have opposition in the field; so we must work to keep our banner. The Brotherhood will hold their meeting Monday evening, Nov. 20, with Mr. Wm. Warner and son Virgil, on Eaton Avenue. The Sisterhood ladies are holding their meeting this week with Mrs. Earnest Johnson, E. Third St. Letter From France M. Co., 8138 Pioneer Inf., A. E. F., Dec. 5, 1918. To the Sodiers' Aid Society, Davton, Ohio. It is with a great deal of respect and appreciation that I send you this response in behalf of the Dayton boys to your most welcome Christmas message. I can imagine nothing that we boys appreciate more than messages from home. We have to know that we are remembered in your thoughts and in your prayers. It is with such messages that we are filled with ambition and perseverance to withstand trying circumstances and obstacles. It might be of interest to you to know some of our experiences since we have been in France. We arrived at Brest, France, on September 28, where we remained for a week on the outskirts of the city. Oh, what a week!—rain every day, and no shelter except our little pup tents. We immediately came to the conclusion that we did not like France, but resolved at the same time to make the best of things and be good soldiers. The following Sunday morning we were very happy to hear that we were to move somewhere, we did not know where; but as Dame Fortune would have it, we went by rail, and after four days of bumps, bumps, bumps in box cars we arrived at a small village, namely Bricon. We were so tired and glad enough to sleep anywhere we could find space to stretch out. The next morning we made speedy preparations to move again; but this time only a short distance of possibly two miles, to a still smaller village, Auterville, where we did a little preliminary training and awaited further orders. We enjoyed our stay in the little village very much, as we came in contact with the hospitable French people and had very nice quarters in which to live. After about, three weeks of such luxury, we were again ordered to move, and this time things seemed a trifle more serious. Not saying that we knew where we were going, but we did know we were going where noise of battle was greater. After many twists and curves on the French railroad, we found ourselves at a railhead called Rattentout. Exciting times sure enough, for it was no longer necessary for us to strain our ears to hear cannonading, as we were situated just midway to Metz and Verdun. After another night of sleeping out in the open, which by this time we had become accustomed to, we began a hike in the direction of the line and stopped only a short distance behind it at Lamorville in the Meuse sector. We remained at this place until the morning of the tenth of November, about 1:00 a.m., when we received a very hurried order to advance at once to the front, to St. Remy, which is a village that was situated directly in front of our own artillery. The night of the tenth had indeed been stormy, I mean with cannon fire, but we were happy and full of courage, for we knew the sounds were from our own cannions, and we set forth on our new journey with a spirit of "United we conquer, and divided we fall," and we must rush on to join our brave comrades who were so gallantly holding their positions and pushing forward. Late in the afternoon we arrived at our destination, ready to move into our position the following morning, but, no, the all-powerful hand of God intervened and brought the glorious news of peace. Our very heart-strings throbbed with joy. It was ever. We have returned to Lamorville now and are only awaiting orders to return to our mothers, wives, children and sweethearts. We are trusting that all is well back home, and wishing for you the merriest of Merry Christmases and the happiest of all New Years. From the DAYTON BOYS of M Co. 813th Pioneer Inf., by Sgt. Arnold D. Shaw. EATON, OHIO, NOTES Sunday service was well attended, every one seemed to have a desire to do more for God in the future than they did the past year. The members have taken on new zeal and are putting forth every effort to bring the church back to the old landmark. Friends are also working in the interest of the church. Three new members joined the church Sunday. 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