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Laurels for 325th Field Signal Battalion Vol 6 Number 35 Only Colored Si.nal Unit in American Army Shows Rare Courage and Skill Under Fire—Maintaining Connection by Telegraph and Telephone as Dangerous as Work of Combatant Regiments—Croix de Guerre for 8th Illinois. By Ralph W. Tyler Accredited Representative of the Committee on Public Information ARTICLE X With the American Army in France, Le Mans, December 20.—One of the units of the American Army to arrive here en route to embarkation to America that has made good, without having the glamour and spectacular settings of combat, is the 325th Field Signal Battalion of the 92d Army Division, the only colored signal unit in the American Army. While this battalion has not had to occupy frontline trenches, make raids for prisoners, or march in battle formation into big engagements, it must not be supposed that it did not have a dangerous, and a very dangerous, duty to perform. The boys of this battalion had to string the wires for telegraphic and telephonic connections at times when the enemy guns were trained upon them; so, in many respects, their duty took them into situations fully as dangerous as combatant units. This battalion is composed of all young colored men, save the lieutenant colonel, major, and two or three white line officers. They are all, with few exceptions, college or high-school boys, not a few of them experts in radio and electric engineering, and those who were not experts in the work when the battalion was formed, are now most proficient men. Major Spencer, now lieutenant-colonel, who was responsible for the formation of this unit, was firm in the belief that colored boys could make good, and he has remained with it long enough to experience his belief becoming a realization. After arriving at Brest, June 19, the battalion proceeded to Vitrey, and from that town began a four-day hike to Bourbon-lees Bains, a distance of more than twenty miles. From this point it proceeded, after a few days, to Voisey, and at Voisey the boys got their first taste of what was to be, later, their daily duties. Here the radio company received its quota of the latest type of French instruments, a battery plant was established, and a full supply of telephones and wire was issued to companies B and C. Here, too, the infantry signal platoons of the battalion joined the outfit and shared in the training. The first test of real courage given the men, and their first introduction into real fighting, in addition to stringing wires, and sending and receiving radio messages, came on the afternoon of September 27, when a party of laiason men, including the colonel and lieutenant Herbert, latter being colored, advanced beyond the battalion P. C., and at the suggestion of a French soldier turned to the left. They soon found themselves beyond their lines, and directly in front of a German machine-gun nest. The colonel divided his men into small groups and advanced on the enemy's position. This sortie resulted in the signal boys capturing eight German prisoners and two machine guns, but the attack caused the loss of Corporal Charles E. Boykin, who did not return. Two days later, during general advance, Sergeant Henry E. Moody, of the battalion, was mortally wounded while at his post. Boykin was killed outright, while Sergeant Moody died in the hospital from wounds received, these being the first two of the signal battalion to make the supreme sacrifice. On the 10th of October, the 92d Division took over the Marbache sector, relieving the 167th French Division, and here, also, the 325th Field Signal Battalion took over all existing lines of communications, and in the days following installed new lines, and maintained connections between the various units of the 92d Division. This was no small duty, when it is remembered that an army "sector" extends over a wide area of many square miles, including in it from fifty to one hundred cities and towns. The Marbache sector was an active front, and time and time again did these boys go ahead repairing lines, establishing new communications under shell fire, with no thought of personal danger, inspired only by that THE DAYTON FORUM ideal of the signal corps man—get communication through at any cost, but get it through. On the morning of November 10, when the Second Army launched its attack on the famous Hindenberg line before Metz, the 92d Division, with which I was during this big attack, was holding the line of Vandierle-St. Michel-von-Norry. During the entire engagement, which lasted from seven o'clock the morning of the 10th to eleven a.m. of the 11th, the entire signal corps functioned splendidly, and as one man, keeping up communications, installing new lines, repairing those shells out. In writing the "finis" to this brief mention of this important army unit made up of young colored men, it is fitting that I tell of the particular work done by the boys of the 1st Platoon on the first day of the Metz battle. Shortly after the barrage was lifted, the big guns of the enemy began shelling Pont-a-Mousson. The first shells, as I vividly recall, hit on the edge of the city, and then gradually they began peppering the signal buttalion's station. Sergeant Rufus B. Atwood, of the 1st Platoon, was seated in the cellar near the switch board; Private Edgar White was operating the switchboard, and Private Clark the buzzerphone. Several officers and men were standing in the "dugout" cellar. Suddenly a German shell struck the top, passed through the ceiling and wall, exploded, making havoc of the cellar. Lieutenant Walker, colored, who arrived just at the time, displayed admirable courage. He took immediate charge, and directed things. Sergeant Atwood tried out the switchboard, and found all lines broken. He found, on trying it, the buzzerphone out. Private White then received orders to stay on the switchboard, and Corporal Adolphus Johnson on the buzzerphone. The twelve-drop monocord board was nailed up by White, and then began the connecting up of the lines from the outside to the monocord board. All this time, the shelling around this point by the Germans was fierce and deadly—shells hitting all around the boys; struck a nearby ammunition dump causing the explosion of thousands of rounds of ammunition, which caused a terrific shock and all lights to be extinguished. But still these men worked on, and would not leave this dangerous post, a veritable target for the enemy's big guns, until the lieutenant of the military police arrived and ordered them out. What these boys of the 325th Signal Battalion have not learned respecting radio, telephonic, and telegraphic work is of little advantage to any one. What they have learned about it will be of great advantage to them when they return in making a living. The 325 Field Signal Battalion whose rank and file is made up of colored men, has been a marvelous success. Croix de Guerre for Gallant Men of Old 8th Illinois Colonel Roberts has requested that the following officers and enlisted men of the old 8th Illinois Regiment, which has been brigaded with the French since being in France, be decorated with the Croix de Guerre for distinguished service. The request was made to the commanding general of the 59th Division, French Army. Lieutenant Colonel Otis B. Duncan, Major James R. White, Captains John H. Patton, John T. Prout, Samuel R. Gwynne, Devere J. Warner, George M. Allen, James H. Hall, Stuart Alexander, Mathew Jackson, First Lieutenants Park Tancilfi Osceola A. Browning, George Lacey, Frank Robinson, Claudis Ballard, Charles C. Jackson, William Warfield, Samuel S. Gordon, Robert L. Hurd, Harry W Shelton, Second Lieutenants Henry P. Cheatham, Stanley B. Norvell, Roy Tisdell, Thomas A. Painter, Lawson Price, Lincoln D. Reid, Elmer J. Meyers; Sergeants Norman Henry and Clarence B. Gibson; Corporals James R. Brown, Lewis Warner, Joseph Henderson, Maceo A. Tervalon, William Stevenson and Elmer Laurent; Privateats Nathaniel White, Robert Pride, George B. White, Howard Sheffield Ulysis Sayles, Cornelius Robinson William Cuff, Hugh Givens, Arthur Johnson, Charles T. Monroe, Ruffus Pitts, Edy Brown, Albert Dusser William Hurdle, Bee McKissie, Jonas Paxton, Harry Pearson, Paul Turlingon, Reed J. Brown, Paul Turlingon, Reedy Jones, Alonza Meller, Leroy Lindsay, Lavern Massey, Josiah Neves, Ira Taylor, and Jesse Ferguson DAYTON, OHIO, FRIDAY JAN. 31, 1919 Spiritual Meeting Prof. E. W. B. 10 Prof. E.W.B.Curry,Evangelist Communion at the morning services only; Miss Rhoda James will preach and sing for us at this service. The attendance at the Sunday school last Sunday was the largest in ten years, and we are looking for an increase next Sunday. At the afternoon meeting, the evangelist, Prof. E. W. B. Curry will dress women only. He has a glowing message for the women of the city, and a cordial invitation is extended to the women of our sister church to be present. A large chorus choir of women will be a feature of the meeting. Come and bring a woman with you. Promptly at seven o'clock, the Allen League will have an interesting session. At the evening service the evangelist will preach and those who heard him in his special semions will hear him at his beat. Come early so that you may secure a good seat. MISS HALLEY Q. BROWN TO ATTEND PEACE CONFERENCE Wilberforec, Ohio. Editor the Forum. Dear Sir; This comes to you partly as information and partly as a request. You will, I am sure, he gratified to learn that Miss Hallie J. Brown has been appointed by the president of the N. A. C. W., Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, as one to represent the women of our race at the Peace Conference. This appointment is particularly agreeable to the women of the country, holding in remembrance as they do her splendid achievements in the past whenever sent to Europe en special mission. Her experiences of this kind include several visits to Great Britain in interest of Christian and educational work. So successful was she in making friendships with the best women of England that once during her residence there she was sent as speaker by ady Henry Somerset to the Grindelwald Conference in Switzerland. She appeared before Queen Victoria in 1899, at which time she was representing the colored women of the United States at the International Congress of Women held in London. With her latest European success all are familiar—in bringing to her Alma Mater $15,000 for the erection of the new dormitory for girls, Emery Hall. With this splendid record of service and experience abroad, Miss Brown puts herself at our disposal to represent the colored women of America at the Peace Conference. You are requested to give the matter publicity and all women's clubs are hereby requested to send contributions to defray the expense of the trip. It is recommended that you send your contribution through your state officers that due credit may be given. Mrs. Dovie Clark. Eva H. White. President of Neighborhood Club. EAKER ST. NOTES ings at Eaker St. Curry, Evangelist The members of the Stewardesses Board will serve lunch all day at the church. Come to the morning services, eat lunch at the church, attend the big women's meeting, eat lunch again, and stay for the evening services. On offering was taken last Sunday afternoon for the sick and poor fund and expended as follows: Brother June Reed, who is very low, $3.00 and $1.67 to the ten aged women at the Mother Scott Home. Six of the inmates of the Home are members of our connection, while the others belong to other denominations. How thankful they were to receive attention in the form of the communion and the small amount given them for their comforts! A concerted effort should be made by the members of our race in the city to give substantial assistance to these dear old ladies who have made it possible for us to enjoy the present day facilities. Any amount subscribed to a fund of this nature and sent to the pastor will be faithfully applied. Address, 217 Washington Street. MT. OLIVE NOTES The week of prayer left the church revived and well drilled for the battle. Rev. E. E. Harris is assisting the pastor and Edgemont is being aroused. Those that are Christians but have no home are joining, and sinners are at the altar inquiring the way. Rev. Harris is at his best and is preaching strong sermons. Special meeting Sunday afternoon at three these services. The pastor requests the members o'clock. We invite all friends to that are sick to call him, as he is very busy now working for the salvation of men. To reach Mt. Olive, take the Cincinnati and Leo car south; get off at Bolander avenue at Big Four R. R., then go one square north to Pontiac street. The Needlecraft Social Club met Wednesday evening at the residence of Miss Rowena Wright of 36 Pease street. After the business session the hostess served a very delicious two-course lunch. On Wednesday, January 29, the club met with Miss Nina Carroll, 110 Sprague street. BETHEL BAPTIST NOTES The Booker T. Washington Sunday School Home Training class was organized by the pastor last Tuesday evening, Jan. 21. The second meeting was held at the residence of Miss Jane Sandusky, 332 Norwood avenue. The lesson was taught by the pastor, Rev. is extended to the younger people to J. B. Anderson. A special invitation come out and help make this class a success. Net meeting Tuesday night at the church, 7 o'clock. Miss Jane Sandusky, president; Mrs. Davis, secretary. Annual Conference At Tuskegee Institute Tuskergee, Alabama, Jan. 22.—For twenty-eight years the late Booker T. Wa hington has been preaching to the Negro farmers of the South, the doctrine of saving money, buying homes, building school houses and churches, and diversifying crops. That the Conference has grown in prestige and influence throughout the South, was evidenced today in the hundreds of farmers and educational leaders who gathered here for the twenty-eighth annual conference. Early Tuesday morning the visitors and delegates began to arrive, and from then on each train brought increasing numbers. This morning dawned clear and bright, and farmers residing in Macon County and in nearby counties began to arrive in wagons, buggies, and autos, bringing together a typical conference crowd. At 9:30 some of the farmers witnessed a tractor demonstration, presented by students and teachers of the Agricultural faculty, while others witnessed the morning drill of the student cadets, or witnessed other departments of the school's work. Exhibits prepared by the Agricultural Department, the Trades Department, the Agricultural Extension Department at Dorothy Hall, were arranged near the chapel. These exhibits were designed to show in a concrete and definite way, not only what has been accomplished by the farmers and the departments of the Institute, but also to show by suggestion what might be accomplished in the readjustment of things following the war. The Pig Exhibit At the Conference of 1918, Mr Crawford Johnson, of Birmingham Alabama, was present, and after listening to an interesting report by Robert Henry, a twelve-year-old colored boy, of how the boys in the county had raised pigs, offered to give fifty dollars to encourage pig raising among the Negro boys of the state. This work was placed under the general direction of Kimuel Huggins, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, who is in charge of Pig Club work in Macon County. The Johnson thoroughbred pigs were so distributed among the boys that 215 boys entered the contest for prizes, and a number of these boys who had made the best records brought their pigs to the conference and they were placed on exhibition. The following boys were awarded prizes for having made the best records in pig raising since the 1918 conference. Macon County Exhibit The following prizes are given by Tuskegee Institute: $3.00 for best looking pig, awarded to Thomas Williston, Greenwood Community. $3.00 for best hog of any breed awarded to Javrot Lumpkin, Cross Keys Community. $3.00 for best looking pig awarded to Roosevelt Pollard, Clintonville Community. $2.00 for second best looking pig awarded to Edgar Alexander, Solomon Chapel Community. $2.00 for second best looking pig awarded to Eddie Blacks, Shiloh Community. $2.00 for second best looking hog in any breed awarded to David Kennel. Howard Drug Company prize awarded to Johnnie Lane, Macedonia Community. Prof. Carver's Exhibit Prof. George W. Carver, of the Experiment Station, had a very unique exhibit, showing the commercial and food value of many vegetables and other products grown on Southern farms. Prof. Carver's exhibit was unique in that it showed so many new uses for the various products. For instance, there was his display of calcimines, paints, and wood stains, laundry blues, toilet powders, shoe dressings, etc., all made from Macon County clays. There was also his display of seventy or more ways of preparing the sweet potatoes and a number of possibilities of the chinaberry, which grows promiscuously all over the South. Prof. Carver, from the chinaberry, has evolved a russet die for leather which was shown and demonstrated. At the beginning of the regular session, there was the usual singing and plantation melodies by the audience ADVERTISERS realize quick results when using these columns to reach the people. Phone Us! Main 7696. Price 5 Cents following which introductory remarks were made by Warren Logan, treasurer and acting principal, who sketched briefly the history of the conference and some of the things which the conference has accomplished since its beginning twenty-eight years ago. He also expressed regrets that the principal of the institution was unable to be present at the opening session, but stated that the principal would return in time to conduct the sessions tomorrow. Representatives from various communities then read reports of local conferences showing how the work of the parent conference at Tuskegee Institute radiates its influence throughout Alabama and other parts of the South. Kimuel Huggins, a graduate of the school and director of the pig club work in Macon County, reported to the conference concerning the pigs which had been given by Mr. Crawford Johnson, of Birmingham, Alabama, to encourage pig club work among the colored boys. The reports showed that with fifteen pigs given by Mr. Johnson, fifteen communities had been reached and that 214 boys were raising pigs and entered the contest for the prizes. Since the last conference report, the members of the pig clubs of Macon County have killed 33,000 lbs. of meat. At this time Mina Brewster, a member of the present Senior class, gave a demonstration in labor-saving devices for the home followed by Mrs. Adele M. Delahay, editor of the Farm Women Section of the Montgomery Advertiser. Mrs. Delahay referred to the patriotism of the white and colored soldiers and commented upon the work farm women for their cooperation which they had given in various food conservation campaigns. Mrs. Delahay's remarks were frequently interrupted by applauses because she spoke frankly and openly to the women about their domestic conditions. Marriage, she says, is a partnership, but men are mighty selfish. They buy everything they need for themselves but do not think women need anything for the home to keep them from toil and drudgery. While women are bend-over the washtubs and churning milk in the old way, wearing themselves out physically; when they become sick the men act as though they are surprised and wonder why the situation arises. Mrs. Delahay urged more education for women on the farm and more attention to the many problems which are growing out of the reconstruction. Rev. A. J. Green, a successful colored farmer-preacher, of Randolph County, who came to the conference in his own car decorated with vegetables and fruits, spoke on "The safe money crop in the after-war situation." It produced laughter when he said the food stuff would be the money crop this year because it is safe when the breakfast is in your own home and not the other fellow's dining hall. Many White Visitors at Conference Many white people were in attendance at the conference. Among the white visitors were: Mr. John R. Shilliday, secretary, N. A. C. P., New York City; Mr. William A. Acry, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia; Miss Katherine Davies, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia; Dr. Charles F. Meserve, Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C.; Major John L. Riley, U. S. Army, educational officer, Ft. McPherson, Georgia; Dr. Bradford Knapp, U. S. Department Agriculture, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. L. H. Hammond, Madison, Georgia; Mr. Leo M. Favrot, department of education, Baton Rouge, La.; Hon. Spright Dowell, department of education, Montgomery, Ala.; Bishop Thomas F. Gailor, Bishop of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. F. A. Sumner, Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama; The Rev. Gaylord S. White, Welfare of Gaylord Soldiers, New York City; Miss White, representing Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. William T. Elgar, War Camp Community Service, Montgomery, Ala.; Miss H. Margaret Beard, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. L. Murdoch, of the executive committee National Conference of Social Work, Birmingham, Ala.; Mr. Albert S. Johnstone, Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond, Virginia, third vice-president of National Conference; W. R. Tucker Atlanta, Georgia; J. L. Godfrey, agricultural expert, L. & N. R. R., Atlanta, Ga., J. L. Beardsley and party, Huntsville Alabama CURRY MEETINGS Still in Progress at Eaker Street Church MISS RHODA JAMES, The Singing Evangelist, will preach Sunday morning and assist at Afternoon & Night Services 500 Women are wanted to hear Prof. Curry at this service The Y. W. C. A., the Clubs and Churches are requested to attend and hear this Stirring Address MEETING EVERY NIGHT UNTIL FEB. 9th IDEAL CLOVER LEAF CLUB Meetings Every Second and Fourth Thursday. The home of Mrs. John Miller, 69 Burns Ave., was artistically decorated with hearts at the regular meeting of the Ideal Clover Leaf Club, Thursday, January 23. Visiting guests were: Mrs. Bertha Wilson, Mrs. Jessie Kennedy, Mrs. Mattie Taylor, and Miss Ethel Lewis. All members listened with interest to the encouraging remarks of the guests. After a brief business period, the ladies enjoyed a social hour. The beautiful cover in hearts and flowers was laid for eighteen, and a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. An unusual feature of the social hour was a small package at each place marked, "Not to be opened until the fun begins"; and after each was served, the contents were found to be paper caps of all descriptions and the amusement really began. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Porter at the residence of Mrs. Bertha Wilson, $21\frac{1}{2}$ Olive Street, Thursday, February 13. EUCLID AVE. A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES A great revival now in action. Our FORUM—Jan 30—FIVE very dear presiding elder, W. B. Lee, has proved himself to be master of the occasion. We received twelve new members in the church on last Sunday. Four heavy services were held. A full Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., and repeated at 10:45 for preaching; and a monster men's meeting at three o'clock p.m. Rev. W. B. Lee made a great impression on men; it was full of logic and strong reasoning, and food for thought. We believe every one could well say that it was good to be here. The meetings will continue next week, and we do not know how much M. longer. The strong preacher, Rev. W. B. Lee, is on the job every night. Come and hear him and bring your friends. We desire our sister churches who are not engaged to come out and help us in this great fight, because some of our converts are joining other churches; we don't mind that, as long as they are saved for Christ. ROSEBUD CLUB Rev. Wright of 1121 Germantown street entertained the club January 21, at which time sixteen members were present. This was a very pleasant meeting and a most delicious lunch was served. The annual banquet January 14 was a great success. One hundred and twenty-five persons were seated at the tablew hich was laden with the delicacies of the season. Music was furnished by Brownie's Orchestra. On Jan. 28, Mrs. Annie Neal opened her home to the club, 19 members being present. The hostess served a dainty lunch. Feb. 4 the club will meet with Mrs. Lucy Davis, 905 Germantown street. "He that loveth his sins shall not prosper; but who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. HATTIE ROBINSON Reporter LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY The Phillis Wheatly Club will celebrate Lincoln's birthday Wednesday evening, February 12, at Euclid Avenue Church. The club is planning a grand affair and solicits the cooperation of the public. COMMUNITY HOUSE NOTES The work at the Community is progressing nicely. The weekly attendance for the past month has been remarkably good. Thursday night has been given over to the young people for social function, and the boys and girls are enjoying the evenings very much. We would be glad to see more of the parents of the young people accompany their boys and girls and enjoy the evening with them. NORWOOD AVE. CHURCH OF CHRIST The 'coon and 'possum supper given at the church Saturday evening was a decided success. More than $10 was realized and turned over to the church Sunday morning. Words cannot express the honor due Mrs. Bessie Hopkins and Mrs. Estell Hill, without whose untiring efforts this supper would have been an utter failure. The American Woodmen entertained a very large and appreciative audience at the church Sunday afternoon. The Commander, Mr. E. R. Marchant, delivered a very stirring address in which he explained the work of the order and urged all members to live up to their obligations and prove themselves worthy of so good and growing institution as this one. The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on "The League of Nations, and the Negroes' Opportunity." Sunday evening the subject will be, "See that Nothing is Wasted." Rev. J. A. Cowan will address the Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. Carrie Harris, at 800 West Fifth Street, Thursday evening. Mrs. Georgie Taul is president. The Men's League will meet at the church the same evening. Rev. Hayse Oldham is its president. A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend all of these services.—J. B. Parsons, Pastor. WESLEYAN METHODIST Last Sunday Rev. Bass preached to a large congregation from "The Handwriting on the Wall," text "Thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting." The simplict explanation and the deep impression of "to be found wanting," when that great day shall come, brought this thought to the minds of many: "How shall I escape if I neglect so great a salvation?" We are preparing to enter into our revival services Tuesday night, February 4, and we cordially invite the pastors of other churches and their congregations to come with us. We hope to see every member present and invite some unsaved one to come. These meetings are for the purpose of saving sinned, and the Christian will also grow in the knowledge of his spirit and truth. Sabbath school Sunday at 9:45 a.m., for those from the infants' class to aged ones. We will continue to invite you to come and help to carry the school work on. Services at 11:00 a.m.; sermon by the pastor in charge. Begin today and bring the entire family to church Sunday morning. The Brotherhood will be entertained Monday evening by Mr. Chin at the home of Mrs. Payng, 313 Washington St. Let every member be present. The ladies of the Sisterhood will hold their meeting February 6 with Mrs. Harry Pollard, 86 Parnell Ave. EATON, OHIO We closed our revival last Sunday after one week of services. The church was revived and all seems to be laboring with the same desire that was to bring men to God. And with the addition of five members we feel that God wonderfully blessed our efforts. Sunday, February 2. Praise service will be lead by Brother A. Walden. Sunday, February 9, there will be preaching by pastor, morning and evening. We are asking all members to be present. All are welcome. —Geo. Lelious, Pastor. FULL DAY AT ZION BAPTIST Last Sunday was a full day at Zion Baptist Church. Sunday school in the morning at nine-thirty o'clock; at ten-thirty the pastor preached to an overflowing congregation; at three-thirty p.m. the Cradle Roll babies had their fourth annual exercises program as follows: Song, "Jesus Loves Me," by congregation; Prayer, Rev. Jones; Song, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam"; Cradle Roll Recognition by the members; "Welcome the Babies," little Lucretia Mays; "Bring Some Other Babies," little Armeita McGregor; Song, "Jesus Loves the Little Children"; Recitation, "We are Glad You are Here," Vivien Weaver; Recitation, "All Kinds of Babies," James Smith; Song, "There are Blessings of God All About Us"; Secretary's report, Missa Nannie Tyler; Talk on Cradle Roll work by Superintendent Mrs. Alice Morris; Remarks by Superintendent Jetton. You should have heard the little choir of about thirty-five voices of the Beginners' Department. 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Our lives are rivers gliding free to that unfathomed boundless sea, the silent grave. Lucy Jane Bell was borne in Boone County, Verona, Kentucky, June 10, 1855. She was the daughter of Edward and Lucinda Robinson, and one of nineteen children, of whom only one, Mrs. Eliza Caldwell, survives. Lucy Robinson was united in marriage to Mr. Wun. Bell, and to this happy union were born three children; one, with her loving companion, preceded her into that great beyond. For a number of years she was a resident of this place, and not without influence. She was a good citizen and kind neighbor. She was a member of Ross Chapel A. M. E. Church, and until the severe hand of affliction was laid upon body and mind, was loyal to her church and to her God. Saturday, Januarp 11, after long suffering, she was called to her reward, aged sixty-four years, eight month. 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ISABELLE BURNHAM. (Copyright, 1918, by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) "Now, what shall I do next?" thought mischievous little Miss Courtney Burke. She made a very pretty picture as she sat on the dark sofa, her golden head laid against it and her dark gray eyes gazing earnestly at the ceiling. As she was sitting there her brother's little two-year-old girl came into the room. She toddled up to Courtney and said: "Me wite letter to papa—poor papa, 'way off dere in France." "What have you got, Helen?" Courtney asked her. Helen held up a newspaper which showed several pictures of soldiers. Suddenly Courtney's eyes danced michevously and she eagerly scanned the faces of the soldiers to find one to whom she thought the word "romance" would fit. She came to the name of Lleut, Arthur Stanton. Then she stopped and looked at the half-finished sweter beside her. "I'll finish this sweater," she said, "and there won't be any harm in writing a little note for a lonely soldier." Accordingly, after the khaki sweater was finished she wrote a cheerful note and signed her niece's name, "Miss Helen Burke," to it. Time went on, and Courtney had very nearly forgotten about letters and sweaters, when a letter came for her little niece. Upon opening it she found a very interesting and grateful letter from Lleut, Arthur Stanton. He thanked her for the swenter, also for the letter, which he, said, was the first that he had received from the good old U. S. A., closing by asking her to write as often as was possible. Courtney wrote to him, and she received his nice letters, but all he while she had the guilty feeling that she was deceived him. A long time elapsed and the letters ceased. She wondered and watched for them. Until now, she did not know how much those letters had meant to her. She was angry with herself for thinking and feeling as she did. What did she know about him? Nothing, only what he had written her. She soon had other things to take up her mind, as her brother had written that he was coming home on a short furlough. It was a very warm day in June that Courtney had just finished combing her little niece's hair, as Helen's papa was expected home that day. There was a strong resemblance between the seventeen-year-old aunt and her little two-year-old niece. The boll rang and Courtney jumped up and ran out of the nursery. She hurried to the door, but instead of seeing her brother, as she expected, she looked into the merry brown eyes of a young soldier. "Does Miss Helen Burke live here?" he inquired politely. Courtney replied in the affirmative and after asking him in she called her little niece. The soldier expressed no surprise at seeing the little tot instead of a grown-up young lady, but he introduced himself as Lleu. Arthur Stanton. Courtney turned red, then white. She didn't know whether to cry or to laugh, so she turned to the window until she could get control of herself. What would she do? Here he was making himself right at home, paying no more attention to her than if she wasn't there. Oh, dear! why did she write that letter? She might have known she would get into trouble—she always did. My, but he was a very good-looking fellow at that. Well, the only thing to do was to tell him the truth. "Lieutenant Stanton, I wish to make an apology," she said. He raised his eyebrows and stood up. His young figure was very erect, as he good with his head thrown back, and she just couldn't help but admire the man. His black hair waved—she always did love curly hair. Oh, why did he look at her so closely! It made things so much harder. "Oh, Helen," she said suddenly, "please go and get the newspaper in amity's desk." As the little one toddled away, Courtney looked at him again, and she thought, "how could I ever have done such a thing." Lieutenant Stanton stood waiting in silence for lgr to speak, and if there was a twinkle of fun in his dark eyes, she failed to see it. She opened her lips to speak, then burst into tears. He let her cry a while, then spoke very gently: "Miss Burke, I think I know what you are about to say. Please don't apologize for anything. I know all about it." She raised her head quickly and looked at him questioningly. "You see," he said, "your brother and I were pals. It was he who noticed the letter pinned in the sweater and he recognized your writing. And—well—there is not much to tell—he gave me my picture and I guess (he looked down at her shyly) I lost my heart. But your letters helped me. You don't know how much, and—well, let's get a little better acquainted." And they did, for at the end of his furlough Lieut. Arthur Stanton had a very happy heart and a picture ever before his mind of the little girl he left behind him, Courtney, whose eyes were even brighter than the solitaire that glanced on the third finger of her left hand. (Copyright 1915, by McCarthy Newspaper Syndicate.) Alice Hildreth came dancing into the room where her mother sat, waving an open letter in her hand. "Mother, mother," she exclaimed joyously, "Aunt Helen wants me to make her a visit while she is in the mountains! Please, dearest, say I can go." she pleaded, "I do so want to go through the mountains." "But, Alice," remonstrated Mrs. Hildreth, you— "Now, mother," interrupted Alice, "you know you are going to be a darling and let me go." After many arguments and much teasing, Alice convinced her mother that she ought to be allowed to go. So, on the following Monday, a bright, sunny day, Alice started in her little gray roadster for her journey to Aunt Helen's. 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