Nannie's Scrapbooks
| Book I of Nannie's
Scrapbooks was originally a 1916 Otto Young and Company Jewelry catalogue from Chicago,
Illinois which included over 937 pages. The scrapbook only contains 255 pages. Even though
there are some articles dated 1905, 1906, and 1915 and 1916 most of the articles in this
scrapbook cover the years 1917 and 1918 during World War I. This was a very special and
crucial time period for Nannie because her oldest son was serving his country, as was so
many other Bell County boys were. This is how most Americans felt about their country as
stated in an article on page 4. "War is something that makes hell seem tame and
inconsequential. But it is here and must be faced." You will notice pictures of this
time period in the front and back of this scrapbook. These were cut from another books and
pasted in the scrapbook.
Book 1 page 6 Soldier Boys Entertained-The soldier boys who left for Camp Travis, San Antonio this morning at 2:20 o'clock on the Santa Fe special train, were entertained with patriotic addresses by the following gentlemen: Judge M. B. BLAIR, Prof. W.M.W. SPLAWN, Lewis H. JONES, Rev. Fred McFADDEN and Rev. E.G. TOWNSEND. The addresses were interspersed with music by the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce band. Belton Boy Aboard Transport Sunk Yesterday-Commander Lieutenant D. T. GHENT of this city was on board the American Transport Antilles sunk yesterday by a submarine in the war zone, while homeward bound from Europe relatives here have reason to believe. No word has been received by them from him, but all hope Dan T., was among those saved. Press dispatches say all army and navy officers aboard the vessel were among those saved so there is good grounds for belief that he was one of the fortunate ones. Kaiser - The following lines were sent to Walter F. HALE of this city by his son Clarence who resides at Ardmore, Oklahoma. Some people were made to be Slackers, Funeral of Miss Mary Ruth FLEWELLEN-The funeral of Miss Mary Ruth FLEWELLEN was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of her brother, F.C. FLEWELLEN on North Main Street. The large number of friends present told of the high esteem in which deceased was held by the entire community. The tender note in the songs and the eloquent words spoken were as an echo of the sweet and beautiful life of her who is with us no more. Among those here from out of town were Hugh FLEWELLEN, Palestine; Lonnie FLEWELLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Ross HALEY, San Antonio; Rosco HALEY, Camp Bowie, Forth Worth; Mrs. Henry McCONNELL and daughter, Haskell, and Frank HILL of Austin. Book I page 7 Belton Boy Tells Of Army Training-Gale TOWNSEND having exciting time slinging pick and shovel now-Belton, Sept 23-The following letter was received from Gale TOWNSEND, the young son of Dean E.G. TOWNSEND of Baylor College. Gale who is only 18 years old joined the National Guard in the early spring: - McAllen, Texas - Dear Auntie-Your letter came last week and I really could not answer until now. We are very busy now and are in the midst of learning trench warfare. For the last week or so, we have been digging trenches and have them about completed now. It has been hot, hard work and my hands are rough and hardened. I have seven corns on one and honest, to goodness, I have. We have been working eight hours a day in the trenches using half hour shifts. I can swing a pick and shovel like an old hand. It is really interesting to see the trenches they run in all directions and are just like those in France. We have first fire trenches communication trenches bomb proofs, machine-gun pits, rifle pits, latrines, an underground kitchen, second fire trenches, officers pits shell fire pits and reserve trenches. You can see from this what a really complicated scheme trench war fare is. Now we have to learn to fight in the trenches, how to fall in and fire from the pits; how to rush a trench under fire, to recover a trench etc. It is interesting work all right. It is just about settled that we will go to Fr. Worth. Our camp is already there, and the cavalry is going to come down and relieve us. I went to church yesterday and ate good dinner in town. We got paid last week and so we all had a good time pay day. This morning the captain wanted some one to paint some signs for the trenches and our first sergeant asked me if I could paint, so I got the job and got out of working today in the trenches. I was glad then that I had learned to paint last summer. I am making the signs now, sawing them from some boards, and getting them uniform in size. I made a hit with the "noncorn" officer when they found that I could paint signs and attend a details of getting the wood and arranging the signs in order. I am going to try and come home for a few days after we get to Fort Worth, but it is very hard to get a furlough just now. With all my love and regard. Your boy,-Gale Book I page 8 Belton High School Football Eleven is Going Good - Everyone is proud of the showing that the Belton High School football squad are making. They have played two games this season and have not been scored on. They played Bartlett High on October 6th at Bartlett, winning by a score of 24 to 0. The next Friday they played Rogers, winning by a score of 13 to 0. All the members of the team are good husky fellows, and they have had some excellent training given them by Pro. PACE. Their line averages about 165 pounds and they hold like a stone wall. The backfield is very fast and what it takes to run successful interference they have surely got it. They play Bartlett here at the High School park tomorrow. Everyone who is interested in this sport is urged to be on hand and see them pile up another big score on Bartlett. No admission will be charged. The personnel of the team is Robert PERRY, Robert BOYER, Paul BLAIR, Fletcher FERGUSON, Walter LOLLARD, Harry JONES, Smith SANDERFORD, Roy CAWSTHN, Oscar MAYO, Curtis WATSON, Leroy CROW. Subs: Joe DENNIS, Challes MOSER and Marvin CROW. Belton High School Opened Monday With Great Enthusiasm-Belton High School opened Monday morning for what Superintendent HUBBARD says is to be the most largely attended and most prosperous session in the history of the Belton Public Schools. Promptly at nine o'clock the auditorium was almost completely filled with as bright and as enthusiastic set of boys and girls as ever was seen in Texas, with determination to win written on their faces. Suitable addresses were made by Superintendent L.H. HUBBARD, Hon. Geo. W. TYLER, formerly president of the school board and who has done much for the schools of Belton, Hon. M.E. MONTEITH, president of the school board, Rev. J. R. NUTT, pastor of the First Baptist Church, T.J. PACE, principal of the High School, Herbert RATHER, a graduate of the Belton High School, for many years principal of the Bonham City Schools. The Journal editor also made one or two observations. The scripture reading was conducted by Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS, pastor of the First Christian Church, with Invocation by Rev. W.H. HOWARD, pastor of the First Methodist Church. The Belton High School, the pride of the people of Belton, it is one of the very best, if not the very best in the state, starts off on its journey for the term of 1917-18 with flattering prospects of a prosperous year. Let us all hope it will be what Superintendent HUBBARD confidently believes it is to be the most prosperous year in all the history of the school, and the many graduates who have gone out from the Belton High School who are now making their mark in the world is proof positive that the Belton High School has done great work in the past. Book I page 11 Death of Mary Ruth FLEWELLEN-Miss Mary Ruth FLEWELLEN, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.F. FLEWELLEN died in San Angelo, Friday afternoon and was buried in the North Belton cemetery Sunday afternoon Rev. W.H. HOWARD conducting the funeral services at the home of her brother, Fred C. FLEWELLEN, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the family. Miss Mary was reared in Belton, and no young lady ever had more or dearer friends than she had. She was loved by all for her sweet and amiable disposition. Old and young were her friends. It is needless to ask the sorrowing relatives not to weep, for they needs must weep. "The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound, we seek to heal, every other affliction To forget but this wound, we consider it a duty to keep open. This affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude, though every recollection is a pang. Who would root out such a sorrow from the heart, though it may sometimes throw a passing cloud over the bright hour of gayety, or spread a deeper sadness over the hour of gloom." But, fond father, mother sister and brothers, the great grief which is now yours, this overwhelming grief, will, in the days to come, be "calmed into the gentle tear of recollection' and you will always think of Mary in all her youthful loveliness. To you, also, it must be a great consolation to know that Mary was loved by us all; and that hundreds of your friends have mingled their tears with yours in your great grief "For we wept, that one so lovely, should have a life so brief." GHENT-MCDONALD-Capt. Dan T. GHENT was worked his way up in the Navy with wonderful rapidity. Meanwhile he has had time to play Dan Cupid, firing his darts with such persistence and aim so true as to bring about capitulation. In Kansas City last week he was married to Miss Louise McDONALD, beautiful and charming young lade of that place, daughter of Judge McDONALD. Friends old and new join in hearty congratulations to him and his bride and wish them a happy cruise over the matrimonial sea. As is well known, Capt. GHENT, in command of the Gouldsborough, is the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. H.C. GHENT of Belton. His rapid climb hitherto is but an evidence of the stuff he is made of and an earnest of what may be expected of him in the future. He has just been transferred to Samoa. Book I page 13 "The Treasure Hunters"-A Comic Operetta
in Two Acts-presented by Class of 1917 Belton High School-Saturday Evening, May 26, 8
o'clock Cast of Characters: Tom Blake, A Young American Inventor Florence YOUNG Camp Travis Notes. -Camp Travis, Dec. 2-First Sergeant Homer Franklin SANDERFORD of Battery D 345th Field Artillery took second honors in the 220 yard hurdle race at the field meet held by the 345th F. A regiment last Friday Nov. 23 on the drill grounds at the camp. SANDERFORD won first place in the first heat but came out second in the finals. The three points which that place counted, helped to win the meet and two cups for battery D. Sergeant SANDERFORD has made a fine record in every way since coming his camp, climbing quickly to the responsible position he now holds SANDERFORD is a Bell County man, registering at Belton. The men from Bell County assigned to Co. "A" 343rd, Machine Gun Ba ??? a set of men that should reflect credit on that county in the present war. This organization is noted for its athletes and the athletics are enjoyed by all. Part of the drill period each day is taken up by exercises that tend to develop every part of the body, and are of such a nature that, that part of the days program is looked forward to as a kind of recreation. There was a large program of athletics for the division on Thanksgiving day in which this organization participated. Some of the sports will be running, jumping, rescue races, horses racing, etc. Private James D. IRWIN is from Bell County and is in Co. "A" 343rd Machine Gun Ba. Book I page 14 First Christian Church-The Bible School at the First Christian Church will meet tomorrow from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30. The morning service will be given to the commencement sermon and program of the High School. The evening service, at 8:15 o'clock, will be held by the Endeavor society, which will meet at this hour instead of their accustomed time. Following is the program: Leader-George HOGWOOD. Subject,-"The Blessings of Peace and How to get them." Scripture, John 14-27. Hymn 133. Prayer. Hymn 5. "What is the Most Important Kind of Peace?-Five minute talks. 1. International Peace."-Miss Mary MILLER. 2. "Industrial Peace,"-Miss Ruth GARRISON. 3. "Mental and Moral Peace"-Miss Katie Belle GOTT. General discussion, five minutes. Special music number. "A Wrong Way of Getting Peace,"-Robt. B. PERRY. "The Right way to get Peace"-Paul BOYNTON. Vocal Solo-Miss LaVera PYLE. Address-W.C. RYLANDER. Hymn 257. Mizpah benediction. The Bible School Orchestra will aid in the music. Bell County Boy Killed-San Antonio, Jan. 1-While riding in an automobile Lieutenant F. HEARD, machine company 337th infantry, 90th, division, was struck by a bullet from a six shooter and almost instantly killed. A military policeman is being held in connection with the case, pending on investigation by a board of officers at Camp Travis, where the tragedy occurred. The home of Lieutenant HEARD is at Temple, Texas, near where his father resides. The body will be sent there for burial. To My Father-The following lines, which were received by A.E. McBEATH of this city on his eightieth anniversary, last Sunday, were written by his daughter, Mrs. R.L. Vick, of Rule, Texas. (Note by submitter: At this point Nannie had handwritten a date-August 3, 1913) They tell me, father, that you are eighty years
of age, Book I page 16 Funeral of Lee SHEILDS-The funeral of Lee SHIELDS whose death occurred at Bartlett Saturday evening, was held this morning at o'clock from the residence of W.M. TAYLOR of this city, Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS conducted the services. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the North Belton cemetery. Death of Mrs. R.B. DOOLEY-Last night about eight o'clock the spirit of Mrs. R.B. DOOLEY returned to Him who gave it. Deceased had been sick since the 11th day of June, and for some weeks past has not been expected to recover, so that her death was not unexpected, yet was none the less keenly felt by a large circle of friends, who mourn because of her being taken away. She was about thirty-eight years of age, is survived by husband and two children, Clarence and Ada Louise. The funeral was held this afternoon, at the First Christian Church, services being conducted by Pastor Lawrence WILLIAMS. Interment in North Belton Cemetery. The News tenders its sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones, in this, their hour of sorrow. Book 1 page 17 Thanks-The ladies who arranged for the entertainment Monday at the Happy Hour Theatre, wish to express their thanks, through the News to the following: A.C. BAUER lumber for stage. R.W. GOTT for use of sign; M.F. HIATT & Son for use of piano; L.H. HUBBARD for use of curtain. The Evening News and T.E. SANDERFORD for press notices and advertising. Misses ASKIN, THACKERY, MORGAN, ROUTT, GOODWIN, BRAND, ROEBUCK, DOWDY, BAIN, BALLARD, and BOMER, and Miss McCREARY pianist, all of Baylor College, for the splendid entertainment given by them, and which added so much to the evenings entertainment. Book 1 page 18 Mrs. H.G. PRATER-The death of Mrs. H.G. PRATER which occurred at 12:30 today, Belton has lost another long time citizen and a good woman. Deceased was about seventy-seven years of age, has resided here for many years. She had been in failing health for about one year, but not until the past few days was her condition thought to be serious. She is survived by two sons and four daughters. Bob PRATER of Brady, Albert PRATER of Austin, Mrs. METHVIN of Temple and Mrs. Lizzie OSTERHOUT, were at the bedside during her last hours. The funeral will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Interment in North Belton Cemetery. To the bereaved ones the News extends sincere sympathy. Book 1 page 19 Closing Exercises Public Schools-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article-1915)-The closing exercises of the Belton Public Schools will take place this week and next. The grammar schools will close this week and will have their closing exercises, Thursday and Friday nights, at the High School. On Thursday night, the South Side pupils and the First, Second and Third Grades of the North Side will appear, and on Friday night, the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Grades will perform. The pupils have been drilled by their teachers under the musical direction of Miss Ruth HATCHER, and the exercises, which will consist of plays, songs, and drills, will please everybody attending. On Thursday night, the South Side will present a play, entitled "A Brownie Band," the North Side Primary school will present "The Bird Program," the Third Grade will present "The Sleeping Beauty," and the Second Grade will give a drill with music. On Friday night the Fourth Grade "The Sunflower Chorus," the Fifth Grade an operetta, the Sixth Grade a drill and Chinese Chorus, and the SEVENTH Grade Plantation Scenes. Remember these exercises will be held this week, Thursday and Friday nights, and the admission each night will be ten and fifteen cents. Next week, the High School exercises will be held, commencing Sunday morning with the Baccalaureate Service at the First Christian Church. The Rev. S.H.C. BURGIN of Dallas, a very prominent Methodist divine has accepted the invitation to preach the Baccalaureate. On Wednesday evening the Senior play, "Paul's Picnic," will be presented at the High School with the following cast: "Paul's Picnic" Thursday evening the formal commencement exercises will be held, also at the High School, for which occasion, Dr. J. L. HENDERSON of the State University has been secured for the address. The valedictory will be delivered by Lucile MORGAN who won the highest honors, the salutatory by Beatrice MAYES, second honors, the Prophecy by Maude BIRDWELL, third honors, and the class history by Ernest NORMAND, forth honors. An admission of twenty-cents will be charged each evening. The following is a list of graduates, twenty-three in number: Maude BIRDWELL, Emmett BOREN, Union CLABAUGH, Arthur CLINE, Bonnie DAUGHERTY, Jewel ECHOLS, Lish EMBREE, Mary EVETTS, Mary Scott FRAZIER, Beatrice MAYES, Bessie MAYO, Lucile MORGAN, Fred MUEHLHOUSE, Florence McFARLAND, Lucy NIXON, Ernest NORMAND, Roy POTTS, Houston REED, Jeff SMITH, Polly SPARKS, Jane TULLOCH, Lattimore UPSHAW, George WALTON. Book 1 page 20 TEAGUE-SAVAGE-Yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the Christian parsonage, Rev. E.C. BOYNTON united in marriage Mr. John TEAGUE of Rising Star, Texas, and Miss Elena, daughter of Hon. H.B. and Mrs. SAVAGE of this city. The groom is well and favorably known here, he having spent much time in the city during the past year or two. The bride was born and reared in Belton and is known to nearly everyone. They start in life with bright prospects before them, and the best wishes of a large number of friends to help them along the pathway of life. Memorial Service-Bell County Soldier Boys- First Christian Church Today 2 p.m.-Sergeant McQUEEN, Temple; Benjamin F. HENNINGTON, Vilas; Henry Allen STRANGE, Sulphur Springs; Frank B. THORNTON, Salado; James Henry KNIGHT, Salado; Walter H. KLEEN, Holland. Program: Hymn-"It is Well With My Soul."-Scripture Reading-Rev. J.R. NUTT. Prayer-Rev. W.H. HOWARD. Hymn-"The Home of the Soul." Address-Judge Malory BLAIR. Solo-"Face to Face." Address-Winbourne PEARCE. Hymn-"America." Benediction-Rev. Fred L. McFADDEN. Book 1 page 22 All Bell County Mourns For Her Soldier Boys-Four of the Flower of Bell County Youth Die at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth.- Memorial Services Held at First Christian Church-All Bell County is in mourning for her six soldier boys, four of whom recently died at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. They are: Sergeant McQUEEN of Temple, Benjamin F. HENNINGTON of Vilas, Henry Allen STRANGE of the Sulphur Springs community, Frank B. THORNTON, Salado. James Henry KNIGHT, Salado, Walter H. KLEEN, Holland. Private HENNINGTON died about a month ago and was buried at Vilas. Sergeant McQUEEN was a victim of the torpedo and his grave is the briny deep. The body of Private KLEEN was buried at Holland Saturday. The body of Private KNIGHT was buried at Salado today (Thursday.) The body of Private STRANGE was buried in the North Belton cemetery today (Thursday). The body of Private THORNTON has not yet arrived, but will be buried at Salado. The body of Private STRANGE arrived this (Thursday) morning and taken to the Eads undertaking parlors, from where it was taken to the First Christian church at 2 p.m. where wrapped in the flag of his country, for which he was ready to give his life, and for which he has given his life, and in the presence of a large concourse of people, an appropriate memorial service was held the program of which appears in the Journal. It does seem that fate has dealt harshly with these young men. No doubt, they were anxious, as all the soldier boys seem to be anxious, to see service in France and do their bit in helping to make the world a continual suitable place in which to live, to strike the shackles from the slaves of autocracy and to usher in a reign of world wide freedom.. Farewell, brave young soldier boys. Rest in peace. We all mourn, with your fond parents and friends. Our tears are mingled with theirs. "Bess" WARREN Buys Shoats In France-The following letter has been received by I.B. WARREN, from his son, Sylvester, ("Bess") who is at the front, it speaks for itself:-Somewhere in France, November 1st, 1917-Dear Dad-Just received your letter, was more than pleased to hear from you. Am in excellent health and have been working some. Am on leave of absence shortly for a few days, and am going to the "Big City." Am doing electrical work looking after telephones mostly-passed through a small village a week or so ago and found a couple of small shoats and bought them for 175 francs or about fifteen dollars a piece. I am fattening them from our kitchen. Everybody laughed when they saw my pigs, but nevertheless it gave a bunch of them food for thought, as they all are trying to buy pigs. Meat is a hard problem in France, and as for pork-well that is an impossibility. We have a very severe winter in this part of France and I think my meat will keep easy. I see quite a few aerial fights. Also had the fortune to see a French avian bring down a "Bosch" flier. Saw him fall but did not go over. I bought me $500 of Liberty bonds since I've been in Franc; paying $400 in cash, and the remaining $100 in monthly allotments. Have them cached in the Federal Reserve Bank, New York City, so I'll have a stake when I get home. Will write more later. Love to Mamma, kids and all.-Bess. New Building For Belton Yarn Mills-The directors of the Belton Yarn Mills let the contract Wednesday for the erection of a two-story building 75 x 120 feet. This building is to be modern in all respects, and when completed, the spindle capacity of the mills will be doubled. The directors also let the contract for the building of eight cottages for the operatives of the plant. When all the new machinery begins to move, there will be more than 300 people employed. Book 1 page 25 Lizzie Tatum BROWN-The funeral of Lizzie Tatum BROWN, who died Tuesday, was held this afternoon, service being at Mount Zion M.E. Church, attended by a large number of colored people. Deceased came to Belton about 1859, with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Howel TATUM, in whose employ she remained for long time, was regarded as an hard working, honest woman; trusted by white people, and honored and loved by those of her race. Change in Time of Funeral-On account of failure to make connection with the M.K. & T. in St. Louis, the remains of Mrs. M.E. MILLER will not reach Belton until 10:50 a.m., Friday. The time for the funeral has been changed to 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. W.W. BROOKS-W.W. BROOKS, an ex-Confederate soldier aged 79 years, died at the local sanitarium last night about 9:30 o'clock. His home was at Salado. The funeral was held this afternoon, with interment in Salado cemetery. Travis-Scott-This afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. SCOTT of this city, their youngest daughter, Miss Jammie, was united in marriage to Mr. Clyde TRAVIS. Rev. Fred McFADDEN officiating. A number of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. TRAVIS left on the Santa Fe train for Ralls, Texas where they will reside. Book 1 page 31 Memorial Services Tomorrow-(Note by submitter: Nannie has hand dated this article-Dec. 6, 1917)-Tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the Christian Church Bell County will hold a memorial service in honor of the two boys, Henry Allen STRANGE, and James Henry KNIGHT who were the first soldiers from the county to give their lives for their Country. Both of these boys died at Camp Bowie, Fort Wroth. Judge Mallory BLAIR and President J.C. HARDY will deliver addresses. All the ministers are invited to be present and assist in the services. The merchants are requested to close their stores for one hour and to attend this service which is to be a tribute to these two who have made the great sacrifice for their County. HENRY ALLEN STRANGE-Henry Allen Strange was 22 years of age, a son of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. STRANGE who reside near Sulphur Springs. He left here on October 8th, with the National Army boys when they entrained for San Antonio, and later transferred to Camp Bowie Fort Worth, where he fell a victim to measles and pneumonia from which he died after two weeks illness. Decedent was reared in this county, was well and favorable known. He had a large circle of friends who learn with regret of his death. Interment in North Belton cemetery. JAME HENRY KNIGHT-James Henry KNIGHT, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James KNIGHT of Salado, and left here on September 20th, for Camp Travis, San Antonio, with the soldier boys that left here on that date. He was 27 years of age, was well known and highly respected. He died Monday night at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, with pneumonia. Burial will be made in the Salado cemetery. The bodies of the two young men will arrive in Temple about one o'clock tonight, and will be brought over and carried to the Eads Undertaking Parlors to await the time of the funeral. Several Bell County Boys Have Enlisted in the Army - Quite a number of Bell County boys have enlisted in the army this week. Among them the following list is noted: Harry NIGRO who has gone to Galveston to enlist in the Medical department of the Navy, Dick SHANKLIN and Andrew BASSEL, who are now in Jacksonville, Fla., in the financial division of the Quartermaster's department. Also, Ivey BROOKS, Alfred WARREN, Henry BEALL, Robt. NAISMITH, Eugene TRAYLOR, Willard MILLER, Willie MASON, Lee BOREN and J.L. HELLUMS, have gone to the different enlistment stations. Lieutenant Don Lee, who is having a short furlow, visited friends here yesterday, leaving last night for Brownwood where he will visit relatives. Lieutenant LEE is a son of Brown F. LEE formerly a citizen of Belton, both father and son being born here but now resides in San Angelo. Belton Has a Red Cross Dog - Belton now has a dog which is entitled to wear a Red Cross button. Yesterday when making application for membership and to make it a perfect score. Mrs. William SCHENLE, gave the name of her dog, and paid its membership dues. Of course this was her way of giving another dollar to the cause. That dollar, may feed some hungry one, ease a pain and possibly save a life. It is worth while. Book 1 page 32 Wayne SHIELDS is here from Great Lakes, where he is serving in the United States Navy. He was called here on account of the recent death of his father. Beautiful Church Wedding-Belton, Jan. 5-What was characterized as one of the prettiest church wedding ever held in Belton was the one that was solemnized today at high noon at the Methodist Church which united as man and wife Charles Smith PEEK of Galveston and Miss Maude Ethel MITCHELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. MITCHELL of this city. The Church was beautifully decorated with smilax, pot plants and cut flowers and the decorations were artistically arranged. The ring ceremony was used, Rev. W. H. HOWARD performing the ceremony. Miss Ida MITCHELL, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Mrs. Leslie W. MITCHELL, matron. George SEALY, a staunch and lifelong friend of the groom, acted as best man. Miss Laura HIATT in her own pleasing and distinct way sang "O, Perfect Love,: and was accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Hatcher WILLIAMSON. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Ruth Hatcher WILLIAMSON. The bride was dressed in a beautiful traveling suit of taupe shade, trimmed with fur, with hat and boots to match. She carried with her a pretty white bouquet of bride's roses and Miss Ida MITCHELL and Mrs. Leslie MITCHELL carried on their arms lovely Killarney buds. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party departed to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. P. HAMMERSMITH of Temple, where a delightful reception was given and luncheon served. The home of Mrs. HAMMERSMITH was artistically decorated with basket flowers and beautifully lighted for the guests. The couple left on the evening train for New Orleans, La., and other points and after a few weeks wedding tour will make their home in Galveston. Book 1 page 33 The Funeral of Miss Belle BENNETT-The funeral of Miss Belle BENENTT, the announcement of whose death appeared in the Evening News yesterday, was held this morning at the Methodist Church. Rev. C.R. WRIGHT of Cleburne, assisted by Rev. HOWARD conducted the services. Miss BENNETT formerly resided in Belton and was a sister of Miss Elsie BENNETT, a teacher at Baylor College. Book 1 page 34 Lieutenant Commander Dan T. GHENT of the United States Navy is here direct from New York, where he landed on last Tuesday from "Somewhere in France," to visit his wife and son, who were here visiting in the home of his mother, Mrs. H. C. GHENT. Lieutenant GHENT was one of the officers on the transport Antilles, which was torpedoed and sunk on October 16th. He will be here for several days. Alfred WARREN and Henry BEALL left today for San Antonio to enlist in the army. Harry Blair came in this morning from an extended stay in Waynoke, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. GOODE of Plainview were here today for a short while enroute to Holland to visit among relatives. Harry NIGRO leaves tonight for Chicago, Ill., to enter the United States Navy. He will be joined in Waco, by a number of Baylor University students. Robert NAISMITH left today for Waco where he enlisted in the National army, and from there he expects to enter the Quartermasters department at San Antonio. Book 1 page 35 Mrs. John RAY who left here after the holidays, to join her husband in Yuma Arizona, has sent her father, Walter HALE, a bright new dollar to be used as a watch charm. Before Mrs. RAY left here her father jokingly told her if she would send him the first dollar she made picking cotton, he would wear it as a watch charm and it is up to him to keep his promise, for the dollar arrived yesterday by registered mail. PEEK-MITCHELL-At high noon today, at the Methodist Church the marriage of Charles Smith PEEK and Miss Maude Ethel MITCHELL was solemnized in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner by Rev. W.H. HOWARD. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party left for the home of the bride's sister. Mrs. Peter HAMMERSMITH, near Temple, where a reception was tendered them. Mrs. PEEK is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. MITCHELL of this city, and has been a trained nurse in the Sealy Hospital at Galveston, in which city an acquaintance was begun which resulted in the marriage of these young people here today. CAMP TRAVIS NEWS-Fred W. DAY and J.C. EDWARDS, Company 315th, Eng., are now wearing their corporal chevrons, and are trying to accustom themselves to the fact that they are N.C. Os., (non-commissioned officers), Fred's noodle, which was intercepted by the hard end of a rafter about a week ago, is about ready to shed the bandage, and EDWARDS is curious to know how much of FRITZ'S pompadour is missing, which cannot be ascertained until the gauze is removed. There are five men from Bell County in the 358th Field hospital. They are Robert R. BRUTON, Hubert G. PERMENTER, Robert A. SWAIN, James I. WILLIAMS and B.F. PRATER. They are proud of the branch of service they are now in. Robert R. BRATON is attending the school for non-commissioned officers twice a week. Cleveland SNODGRASS of Company B. 315th Engineers, is seen occasionally with his countenance framed in a window, looking "E"-ward and wondering when that transfer to the aviation corps is coming. "Shorty" has small feet and therefore sees no reason why he should not make a good flyer. It is not a mere step upward that interested him; his wants to go sky-high and incidentally drop a bomb on the Kaiser's corn. M.M. EcELROY, Company E. 315th Engineers, of Rogers, made a cracker jack "K. P." last week, and finished his weekly turn smiling. Moses is a good scout and his only noticeable fault is that his persistent silence is rather noisy at times. He had a nice box of eats from home Wednesday and we are indebted to him for a cut of the pie. The company fund which was organized some time ago, held a meeting at which it was decided a committee should be appointed to purchase such athletic goods as were necessary for such games as football, baseball, basket ball, boxing, etc. Soon Field Hospital 357 will be on the athletic map and carry off some honors. All of the boys here are very enthusiastic over our athletic work. The men of this company awoke Sunday morning and found that they were quarantined. Sergeant W.K. HUFFMAN was sent to the hospital with a light case of measles. He sends word that he will be out soon. Sergeant Herbert WALL and Corporal R.E. NICHOLSON have been chosen as grenadiers. Sergeants W.E. JONES and L.F. SMITH, Corporals E.W. BIGHAM and J.H. POWER have been detailed to train colored troops. On Monday the Athletic association of this company purchased a football. Sergeant Gus A. KOPISCH is attending the school of supply officers and sergeants. A number of the men have made formal application for the third officers training camp beginning Jan. 5, 1918. First Sergeant William FORSTER is still "sticking around." Last night he addressed the men on the "Duties of a Soldier and Patriotism." Book 1 page 38 What the Boy Scouts Did-The Boy Scouts of this city did some really good work in the Red Cross drive Eleven of the boys reported to the secretary names secured for membership. The contest between them for the prize offered by Mr. WADE, started off so much in the favor of one of the contestants that most of the boys were discouraged, and did not do much work. One however was not discouraged by the lead of another and started in earnest after the coveted prize. By pure grit and perseverance, he passed the one starting so far in the lead and won from him easily. LeRoy DUGGAN was awarded the $5.00 gold piece offered by Mr. WADE, and Tom BLAIR was awarded $2.00 given anonymously for the second in the contest. No second prize had been offered but was given on account of the excellent work done. Following is the standing of the scouts. LeRoy DUGGAN, 198; Tom BLAIR, 132: DeOtis FORRESTER, 29; William BAUER, 26; Walton COCHRAN, 23; J.T. FERGUSON, 22; Andrew EMBREE 22; Harold FOREMAN, 19; Howell FOREMAN, 11; Harper ELLIS, 2; Aiden THICKSTON, 2; total 486. Book 1 page 39 FLEWELLN-VanDOREN-On Christmas night at the home of the bride, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Jenna May VanDOREN and Leonidas Hill FLEWELLEN of San Antonio. Rev. Fred McFADDEN officiated, the impressive ring ceremony being used. Miss Leland MEANS sang "At Dawning," immediately following the song, the bridal couple entered the library to the strains of Lohengren's Wedding March played by Miss Louise HILLYER. The spirit of Yuletide was effectively carried out in the decorating, the library being a veritable bower of ferns, evergreens and wedding bells, with a large white bell under which the ceremony was performed. The bride was gowned in white charmeuse with silver lace trimmings, wearing the bridal veil and carrying an arm bouquet of bride roses. The groom was attired in conventional black. Following the ceremony, the guests were invited into the dining room to participate in cutting the wedding cake which was large white cake decorated with a miniature bride. Each guest being presented with a small Xmas box containing a piece of wedding cake a delicious salad course was served. Guests were the intimate friends and relatives of the bride and groom who have lived since childhood in Belton. The bridal couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. FLEWELLEN will be at home in San Antonio after January 1, 1918. Kelly UTLEY is home from Plano, Texas to spend a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.R. UTLEY. Mack McCORCLE who is now with the Santa Fe Detective force was here on a shore visit with homefolks. Misses Genie BECK, Grace HARLING, Eileen SAUNDERS, Ida MITCHELL, Bessie MESSER, Albert WALKER and Nettie VERNON are home for the holidays. Alfred DENNY came in yesterday from, Colorado, to join his wife and baby, and visit in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.L. MEANS. The fire alarm this afternoon was turned in for the purpose of securing a crowd to which Judge M.B. BLAIR delivered a Red Cross address. Among the Belton boys in khaki, that are home for Christmas are Chas. Weaver PYLE, Billie BOUNT, John BURTON, Willie NAISMITH, Bruce FRAZIER, Marion WARREN, Captain Marion WALKER. A Belton Soldier Suicides-The many friends of Sergeant Isadore PERSKY of the 33rd. Company, Ninth battalion, regretted very much to learn of his death yesterday afternoon. Sergeant PERSKY was on his way home to spend Christmas with relatives here, and was found dead in a rooming house at Temple, with bottles that had contained carbolic acid lying beside him. There were three bottles and each contained labels of San Antonio druggists. His father, M. PERSKY and brother of this city were called to Temple yesterday. The remains were sent to Fort Worth for interment, the burial taking place there today. The deceased was a jovial good natured and warm hearted disposition, and had made many friends here. The News extends sincere sympathy to his bereaved parents, and other relatives. Joe BOGART Qualifies as a Sharpshooter-A note to the Evening News from the Navy department says: "Since doning the uniform of a sea soldier on May 24th last. Josephus C. BOGART of Belton, has qualified as a sharpshooter, winning the coveted medal and an increase of pay. He won his spurs at the recent Port Royal, S.C. shooting trials after experts put him and fellow Marines through a series of training at the various island camps. During this training the men are taught the fine points and the "mood" of the Springfield "30" so that by the time the range is reached they thoroughly understand the rifle. Then follow lessons in the art of maintaining correct shooting positions and the judging of distance, each man being coached by an individual instructor. This personal tutelage creates a keener interest among the men, experts say." "Young BOGART, who is the son of Abraham BOGART of Belton, enlisted in the Marine Corps at Waco." Book 1 page 40 May the spirit of "Peace on Earth and Good Will Among Men" prevail, and the entire family of Evening News readers tomorrow, enjoy Christmas in a full degree of happiness and pleasure In is purity as it originated in Bethlehem, when all was simplicity and thankfulness. Rev. F. L. McFADDEN preached at Nolanville last night. A.G. VICK and family will spend Christmas in Waco. Robert TULLOCH of Silver City, N.M. is here visiting homefolks. Ralph BOUNT is here from Hillsboro to spend the holidays. Mrs. Lucy JONES of Austin is a guest at the Fred FLEWELLEN home. Mrs. J.W. WORTHINGTON and daughter left today for Ada, Oklahoma. Mrs. T.L. BATTE and nephew, left today for Dallas to spend the holidays. Miss Mattie STEELE of Coral Canada is here with her sister Mrs. Minnie WOOD. Mrs. Robert DENMAN and children have gone to Paris to spend the holidays. John BEALL and wife are here from Houston to visit with homefolks. Judge Walter MONTEITH and family are here from Houston to spend the Yuletide. Arthur D. CLARK came from Fort Sam Houston to spend Sunday with his mother Jim COLE who is now stationed at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, was here for a short while. John HUDSON is here to spend the holidays with his parents Dr. and Mrs. Taylor HUDSON. Miss Rosa Lee HARLING is here from C.I.A., Denton to spend the holidays with homefolks. Editor CARTER of the Killeen Herald was an appreciated caller at the News office today. Mrs. WALDON is here from Kempner on a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. R.F. DUCK. Rev. and Mrs. W.H. HOWARD and three daughters have gone to Paris, to spend the holidays with friends. Mrs. Minnie KIRCHNER and children are here from Teague, to spend the Xmas holidays with homefolks. Charis ROGERS is here from Ardmor, Oklahoma, to join Mrs. ROGERS, and visit among relatives and friends. HODSON-DONNELL-Yesterday at the home of the bride's parents, Lieutenant Fred W. HODSON and Miss Ophelia DONNELL were united in marriage by Rev. J.R. NUTT, the ceremony taking place at 1:30 o'clock in presence of a few intimated friends and relatives. The wedding had been announced to take place on December 21st, but owing to the fact that the groom being on the general staff at Camp BOWIE and can get leave of absence only on Sunday when off duty, the date was changed. The home of Lieut. HODSON is in Chicago, Ill. HE is a mining engineer, having been engaged in his profession for two years before entering the service of his country. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. DONNELL of this city, and is one of Belton's finest flowers of young womanhood is known and loved by a large circle of friends who wish for her a full share of happiness and prosperity all along life's journey. E.R. DONNELL and wife of Temple, Max T. DONNELL of Brownwood and Miss Margerett HOLIDAY of McGregor, were the only out of town guests present. Mr. and Mrs. HODSON left on the afternoon train. Book 1 page 41 American soldiers Christmas in France-by J.W. PEGLER, United Press Staff Correspondent-With the American Army in France, Dec. 24-Santa Claus brought Christmas cheer to every man jack in America's expeditionary forces today. Van-loads of gifts from "back home" today lumbered into every camp and village-and even up close to that section of the real fighting line where American soldiers manned the trenches. Tomorrow will be a complete holiday-for every soldier except those watching the Boches across No Man's Land. There will be no drills. Special Christmas dinners, with all the trimmings of turkey and cranberries, and nuts and raisins and candy will be given the fighting men. And every camp and cantonment there will be a huge Christmas tree. Sammies worked long and enthusiastically over the decoration of these trees today and in the sorting our of Christmas packages and remembrances. Most of the men preferred to have their presents from home folks kept for distribution at regular "home" Christmas celebrations to be held around these trees. In addition to remembrances from kith and kin and friends, every single soldier, whether be without kin and friendless, will get a Christmas package. Book 1 page 42 Alsup FURNACE Funeral-The funeral of Alsup FURNACE took place yesterday afternoon at Three Forks cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. WILLIAMS of this city. The funeral was very largely attended. The killing of this splendid young man, by his brother-in-law, Allen KELSO, on Monday night, in the yard at the home of the latter, was indeed a very sad and regrettable occurrence. Three bullets took effect one of them piercing the heart Mr. KELSO at once surrendered to the officers and was placed in jail. There are several theories advanced as to the cause of the shooting, but as they cannot all be correct the News refrains from using any of them. The entire community sorrows with the bereaved relatives. Book 1 page 43 Soldier Boy Dead-After an illness lasting five weeks, with pneumonia, Garrison B. DICE, 22 years of age, a son of Eugene DICE of Three Forks neighborhood, died at Fort Sam Houston base hospital yesterday afternoon. The remains are expected to reach Temple this afternoon. The funeral will be held at the First Christian Church at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon services will be conducted by Revs. Lawrence WILLIAMS of this city and E.C. BOYNTON of Plainview. Interment in North Belton Cemetery. Deceased was in the aviation corps and was stationed at Kelly field. He had been in the service about four months, young DICE was a former student of Wedemeyer Academy and at the time of his death was a member of the Christian Church and Elks Lodge at Plainview. Soldier Boys Leave on Special Train Tonight at 2:20-The following is the list of those who answered the roll call at the local board this morning at 10:30 and who will leave on a special train tonight at 2:20 a.m., over the Santa Fe for Camp Travis. John Archie WILSON of this city and Rotan J. TANKERSLY of Killeen, will have charge of the boys until they arrive at Camp Travis.
Robert J. WHITFIELD reported by certificate this morning, as he is now in training at the Officers Training Camp at Leon Springs. The following are the only ones our of the entire number summoned to report this morning, who failed to appear.
Book 1 page 44 Belton District Men Called to Entrain for Camp Travis-Ninety-two Young Soldiers Summoned Before Board for Tomorrow Morning and Sixty-nine Will be Sent to San Antonio.-Alternates Must Also Appear.-Temple Daily Telegram, Temple, Texas, Tuesday.- Belton, Sept. 17-The following ninety-two men have been notified to appear here before the local exemption board at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Sixty-nine out of this number, which is 40 per cent of the district No. 1 quota, will entrain for Camp Travis, San Antonio. The remaining numbers called at this time are alternates.
Large Crowd Meets to Bid Farewell to Belton Volunteers-A large crowd, perhaps r,000 people met on the courthouse square Friday evening to bid the nine volunteers who went as the first quota of 5% of Belton District No. 1, to Camp Travis, San Antonio, where they are now in training. Patriotic and eloquent addresses were delivered by Hon. George W. TYLER Judge Mallory BLAIR and Hon. Lewis H. JONES. After the speaking the young people engaged in dancing on the pavement for quite awhile. The Belton band, under the leadership of Professor Lewis COX, furnished the music for the occasion, playing many patriotic airs to the great delight of the great crowd assembled. It was a magnificent reception to the nine boys who have volunteered their services now, that they might the sooner be with Pershing on the firing line in France. All honor to these brave young men, every one of whom is anxious to go to the front and to do his bit for the greatest cause in which any people have ever engaged for world-wide freedom and democracy. The following is the list of the noble young men who left on the midnight Santa Fe for San Antonio: Chas, W. PYLE, of Belton, for the past five years business manager of The Belton Journal, in whose charge the local board placed the boys, Chester G. BURTON, Killeen, telegraph operator; Jesse W. SUTTON of Killeen, lawyer; Joseph A. DUSEK, Bartlett; Jas. D. IRVIN, Maxdale; George PACE, Salado; Jack McFAll, Salado, and James R. WALDRIP, Belton, farmers. There were sixty volunteers, all anxious to go from whom these nine were selected by the board. The trains all running late because of the large number of soldier boys to care for all along the route from San Angelo to San Antonio via Milano Junction, the boys did not arrive in San Antonio till 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. They went to Camp Travis immediately where they took the physical examination. Word has not yet come whether or not all of them were accepted, but they were such a fine bunch of boys it is not thought any of them will be denied their desire to prepare and then go to the front. George HOGWOOD, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. HOGWOOD of this city, passed through here last night enroute from Sweetwater to San Antonio, where he goes to enter the mechanical division of Uncle Sam's army. Jesse D. STONE is home from Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, having received an honorable discharge on account of ill health. Book 1 page 45 Called for Examination-The local exemption board is busy today sending out notices to the following, notifying them to report at the city hall at 9 o'clock, Tuesday, October 16th, for physical examination:
Tow Belton Printers Gone to Army-Three of the Belton printers, members of Typographical Union No. 748, have been examined for military duty. Two of them are now at Camp Travis, San Antonio, in training. These two are Chas. W. PYLE, who went in charge of the first quota of nine, two weeks ago, and Norman SANDERS who went with the 69 who left Belton Wednesday night. The other member, Willie BAUMANN, will not be called to the service on account of physical disability. 2Chars. W. PYLE is in Battery D., Field Artillery. Norman SANDERS will make application to join the engineering department of the Army as a printer. Belton Ready for the Second Call-List of Men Ordered to Report for Entraining on Oct. 3 Given out.-Belton, Sept 26-The next 40 per cent of young men who will entrain for Camp Travis are ordered to report at the Local Board on Oct 3rd. They include the following: Ernest P. PIRTLE, Salado; Will B. THOMPSON, Rogers; Byron JARRELL, Belton; Sherman D. MILLINDER, Belton; Otto A. ARNDT, Bartlett; Hezzie E. FORTHIS, Salado; Henry E. GOODNIGHT, Holland; Elijah C. MORGAN, Temple; Roy HUDSON, Killeen; Walter H. SHELTON, Holland; Jim P. BRUCE, Killeen; Fred JAMES, Rogers; Albert WILLIAMS, Maxdale; Limial D. HALE, Holland; Bird M. GRIBBLE, Temple; Howard HARMON, Temple: Richard E. ROBINETT, Bartlett; Curtis W. CURRY, Belton; Fred L. COX, Belton; Henry A. STRANGE, Salado; Horace B. SPROTT, Killeen; Benj. F. THORNTON, Salado; Austin EUBANKS< Belton; John L. BARON, Belton; Fritz BELZ, Belton; Rotan J. TANKERSLEY, Killeen; Fistus C. PHILLIPS, Copperas Cove; Hensley JARRETT, Salado; Stephen G. GRISHAM, Rogers; Wm. B. CULPEPPER, Temple; Jarrett Q. EAKIN, Moody; Wm. F. LAYTON, Holland; Willie E. TRUEHARDT, Bartlett; Willis FISHER, Maxdale; Ford BANGLE, Belton; Ralph MOORE, Belton; Frank N. PARRATT, Holland; Joe H. EDWARDS, Moody; Lewis BOYD, Belton; Joseph A. SHRIVER, Nolanville, Albert C. YOUNG, Killeen; Frank R. KIMBROUGH, Salado; Horace L. SMITH, Killeen; Boyd J. LUSK, Bartlett; William H. STONEHAM, Killeen; John P. HATCHETT, Holland; Gus MAY, Hillsboro; William M. Bowles, Belton; Willie Mason, Holland; Samuel C. Mason, Rogers; George HARRIS, Temple; John B. WILLIAMS, Belton; John A. WILSON, Belton; Allen F. MARTIN, Holland; Cecil C. COWSERT, Bartlett; Adolph FISCHER, Bartlett; Jarrett CATHEY, Killeen; William W. REAVIS, Oakalla; George W. DUNLAP, Little River; Albert S PETEETE, Belton; John T. ADAMS, Salado; Percy L. WADE, Belton; William L. LEATHERWOOD, Belton; Cliff EDWARDS, Moody; Raymond OWENS, Temple; John H. REAVIS, Oakalla; John W. CROUCH, Killeen; Monty B. OWENS, Belton; Wm. L. MAISMITH, Belton; Walter S. ARNOLD, Salado. Book 1 page 46 Goes to Coke County-Belton, Sept 21-J.S. RICHARDSON who has had charge of the boys agricultural club work in this county for the past year has been ordered to report in Coke County where he will be county demonstration agent. Mr. RICHARDSON'S friends regret to see him leave Bell County but are glad to hear of his promotion. Mr. LOGAN, who has been assistant in the boys agricultural club work here, will take Mr. RICHARDSON'S place. Boy Scout Troops Organized-Belton, Sept 21-A troop of Boy Scouts of America consisting of twenty-six boys has recently been organized in connection with the Belton High school. T.L. Smith, our new manual training teacher is the new scoutmaster. Mr. Smith is an old hand in scout work, having served for some time as assistant scoutmaster in Bay City, Texas and having taken several special courses in Boy Scout work. R.W. PERSONS, C.C. COUNTESS and T.J. PACE are assistant scoutmasters. A scout meeting was held Friday evening at 7:45 at the high school building at which much interest and enthusiasm was shown. The following boys signed up as candidates: Jarrell AGEE, William BAUER, Tom BLAIR, Walter COCHRAN, Jake COCKRUM, Leroy DUGGAN, Harper ELLIS, Andrew EMBREE, J.T. FERGUSON, Harrell FOREMAN, DeOtis FORRESTER, Marion KELLER, Byron LITTLE, Stanley LITTLETON, Herbert MAYO, Warren McKEE, Henry PERRY, Harold PYLE, William STONE, William V. STONE, M.V. SMITH, Alden THICKSTON, J.C. WHITE, Martin WHITE, Ralph WILBANKS, Yancy YARBROUGH We are going to get a club room and gymnasium as soon as possible. The old manual training building will probably serve this purpose. We intend to have a real live Boy Scott organization. Our aim is fifty boys t?owwell to number of the vast army of 300,000 Boy Scouts of America. -Harold PYLE Found Physically Fit and no Exemption Asked-List of Names certified to District Board to Complete Quota of the District-Belton, Sept 21,-The following men were found physically fit by the local exemption board and have offered no claims for exemption. Accordingly they have been certified to the district board for service of the United States:
Bell County Soldier Boys Capture Belton-Sixty-nine Bell County soldier boys invaded and captured Belton Wednesday. The answered roll call at 9 o'clock and were placed, by the board, in charge of Homer SANDERFORD of Belton and Coy F. UPSHAW of Holland, who handled the men with dignity and soldierly bearing. All the boys conducted themselves during the day and till they departed over the Santa Fe at 12 o'clock at night, in a gentlemanly manner, every one of them. At noon they had their first meal at the expense of the Government at the Belton Hotel, and as each one registered little Misses Loraine WILLIAMS and Anna Laura WESTBROOK, beautifully dressed in white and lovely to behold, pinned a flag to the lapel of each one's coat. The following are the names of the soldier boys who left on the midnight Santa Fe for Camp Travis, San Antonio, where they go into training, and who will do their best to make the "World safe for democracy:" Herbert C. PERMENTER, Ebrastus R. STEAGALL, Thomas Harold FORMAN, James Henry KNIGHT, Joe HOLY, Oscar N. ZENKNER, Walter P. CARRICON, Walter ZENKNER, Thomas PATRONELLI, Lee COLLIER, Charlie Dunn BRIDGES, Floyd E. THOMPSON, Coy F. UPSHAW, Austin ISBEL, TOM YOUNGER: William Orval GOOD, Robert R. BRUTON, Harper HUNT, Joe McQUEEN, Robert D. WEARDEN, John Harvey WELLS, Leslie T. GILL, Neal F. HARGROVE, Furman C. MILLS, Claud Lee STEPHENS, John C. HERRINGTON, Leonard B. SLAUSON, Houston Lee BREEDAWAY, Ben EDWARDS, Lonnie Curtis DRAKE, Henry C. DENMAN, Charles D. LAUGHLIN, Little Berry BRITTON, Emmitt F. ALEXANDER, Jesse E. JONES, Louis STABENO, John A. COLTJEN, Olin FULLER, Louis Edwin BROOK, Walter E. CALHOUN, Cecil MAY, Norman M. SAUNDERS, Carl Leonard ELLIS, H. Eugene ROBINSON, Homer F. SANDERFORD, Albert RAWLINGS, Robert A. SWAIN, Thomas H. PERMENTER, Philo B. MARTIN, Samuel C. HUMPHREY, Frank Alf GREER, John Harry DAMRON, Louis Alfred RAEKE, J. Summerville GOUGH, Robert Edward GRAHAM, John William BAKER, Roy PERKINS, Robert Lee ALSUP, James Ira WILLIAMS, Jesse DeWitt STONE, Anton HUNKA, Wade H. RIDDLE, John Howell REDING, Oscar George DAYTON, Quincy D. HALLMARK, Willie Hoyt COON, Harold D. MARTIN, Forest C. WHARTON, Louis CRONE. Book 1 page 47 E.W. FOREMAN for Marshall-E.W. FOREMAN announces in this issue of the News, as a candidate for City Marshal. The record of "Gene" FOREMAN is as an open book, so that all may read, who wish to. He served two terms as Alderman of Ward 2, and did it efficiently and well. Later he has served the city as fire marshal and night watchman. He solicits your vote and support and there are none who would more fully appreciate it than E.W. FOREMAN. Those Called For Examination August 7-The following list of one hundred and twenty two names are the third number to be called for physical examination for the selective draft in District No. 1 of Bell County. These men have been notified to appear for examination at the City Hall in this city on next Tuesday, August 7th. The names given below with their registration numbers are given in the order that they were drawn in Washington. The examing physicians will be Drs. A. B. CRAIN and J.M. FRAZIER, and if an applicant is rejected by this board he will be re-examined by Dr. M. P. McELHANNON and his decision will be accepted by the exemption board of this district.
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