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I noise of battle was greater. Afterival of a baby girl. -I many twists and curves on the FrenchOfficers cf the Zion Baptist Church railroad, we found ourselves at a rail-Hen's Movement: Attorney W. O. head called Rattentoufc Exciting i token, president; Mr. iM. A. I’ollet, ' times sure enough, for it wv long-lt;ice-president; Mr. James H. Robin- er necessary for us to strain our ears ion, secretary; Mr. Geo. W. Dunn, to hear cannonading, as we were sit-reasuraiRev. Douglas, chaplain.EUCLID AVE. A. M. -E. CHU NOTESluated just midway to Metz and Ver-jdun. After another night of sleeping lout in the open, which by this time we had become accustomed 10, we began a hike in the dirceilon of the line and stopped only a short distance behind it at Latnorville in the Mou 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 ad-A great spiritual feast was enjoyed in Allen Church, morning, afternoon, and evening. On last Sunday, three additions were rtyule to the roll. A number of anxious seekers were at the altar each night for prayer. The |revival is now in full blast, and pros-1 vance at once to' the front, to pects are good. Mrs. Scott, an even- Remy, which is a village that was ..t-gelist singer, is One; she sings with luated directly In front of our own spirit. The gospel choir of twenty I artillery. The night of the tenth had voices. unit*-,| with the congregation, indeed been stormy, 1 mean with canine ke the services worth while. Rev.'non fire, but we were nappy and full H. H. Uptergroves is at his best each I of courage, for we knew the sounds [service. Rev. C. I). White, one of the I were from our own cannons, and we strongest preachers in this confer-1 set forth on our new journey with a uncdT mounted Ilia big horse on Wed-, spirit of “United we conqui r, :. id nesday night,'and was soon loth felt vided we fall, and wc must rush on and heard. We enjoyed having him‘to join our brave comrades who were with us. (so gallantly holding their posit.onsNext Sunday will be a great day. .and pushing forward.Sunday school at 9:30. A large at-1 late in the afternoon we arrived at tendance is exported. Quarterly meet-Jour destination, ready to move into ing, morning, afternoon, anil evening. I our position the following morning. Presiding Elder W. B. lae will be but, no. the all-powerful hand of God with us. Pleaching at 10:45 a.m., | intervened and brought the glorious I!: 00 and 7: 30 p.m. We earnestly ask ,news of peace. Our very heart-strings the cooperation of all sister.churches throbbed with joy. It was ever, and visitors. A special request to I We have returned to Lamorville the members of our church: Come and now and are only awaiting orders to bring your friends. • return to our mothers, wives, children-1- land sweetheart*. We are trustingWESLEYAN METHODIST The attendanco 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 45. The attendance roll is increasing. Let us continue to come and bring some one el:lt;c. Children, bring your parcels, and parents bring your hildren. We need them in the school. This is the star hanuer 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 art holding their meeting this week with Mrs. Earnest oJhnaon, E. Third St.that ull 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. 8J3th Pioneer Inf.. by Sgt. Arnold D. Shaw.Letter From FranceM. Co.. 813th Pioneer Inf.,A. E. F„ Dac. 6, 191H.To the Sodiera' Aid Society,Dayton, Ohio.It is with a great deal of respect tnd appreciation that I send you this response in behalf of the Dayton boys to your most welcome Christinas message. I can imagine nothing that we boys appreciate more than messages from home. We have to know thut we are remembered in your thoughts and in your prayers. It is with such mesage3 tlmt we ure 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 npt know where; but as Dame Fortune would have it, we went by roil, and after four days of bumps, bumps, bumps in box cars we arrived at a small village, namely Bricor. We were so tired and glad enough to sleep anywhere we could find space to stretch out. The next morning we made speedy preparation* 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 preliminar training and awaited further orders Wc enjoyed our stay in the little village very much, as we came in contact with the hospitable French peo pie and had very nice quarters ir which to live.After about three weeks (f sue! luxury, we were again ordered ti move, and this time things seemed a trifle more serious. Not saying that we knew where we were going, but
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Fri, Jan 17, 1919
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