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THE ROANOKE BEACON
C. V. W. AUSBON ito..JPoMi.i.,-,. F s AUSBON
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
Plymouth, N. C, Friday, Oct., ,26th, 1917.
WITH BATTERY "B" AT
CAMP SEVIER.
Staff Correspondence.
To-day closes four weeks of in
tensive training at Camp Sevier
for the boys of Battery. "B.."
113th U. S. Field Artillery, foi
merly lit N. C, Field Artillery,
Volunteers for service anywhere.
At the close of the dav, Sun
day, September 16th, this bat
tery was unloaded at Paris, S.
C, a station just about three
miles from the camp site, and in
the gathering twilight the bat
tery was formed in infantry for
mation and marched to Sevier
Branch, the camp site of the
55th brigade of Artillery. The
course carried them through an
impenetrable forest, and ended
on the summit ol a small hill
where a mess shack had been
erected. :ind nothinar more lhe
soldiers hurredly made away
with what provisions were left,
and securing their blankets,
made haite to find the shelter of
the gigantic trees where they
spread their blanket and were
soon lost in dreamless slumber.
The camp of this branch is
located in a most beautiful spot,
almost under the shadow of
Paris mountain, and is well pro
tected on ali sides by the huge
oaks, maples and pines of this
section. The din of the commer
cial, world is sadly lacking here ;
every sound is created by mili
tary activ ity, and goes on with
the snap 'and vim of the perfect
cadence of army training and
discipline. ICvery boisterous
sound and every commotion can
be accounted for without trouble
or inconvei ier.ee
On the morning of the first
day here it was learned that
several acres of woodland was
to be cleared on which to erect
our tents and make a presenta
ble Battery Street. Without loss
of time the work conimenced
under the direction of the Bat
tery Commander. Massive trees,
some at least one hundred feet
tall, were to be felled and dis
posed of ; stumps were to be
torn from the ground with their
roots, and burned, so that no
thing would be left to disfigure
the camp. A great quantity of
dynamite was necessary in this
operation, and the thunderous
roar of this high explosive was
almost incessant for several
days.
The boys all worked with a
vigorous determination to make
Battery "B" Street the best in
regiment, and it is pleasing to
state that they did not fall down
on the iob. and the result of
their energies has given us
street of which we may well feel
proud, considering the contour
of the location, which includes
two hills and a gracefully sloped
valley. What was a tangled un
dergrowth and a multitude of
sturdy trees, is now a well-kept
thoroughfare that will compare
most favorably with the best
kept street of the cleanest city
in the universe. Not even a
cigarette butt or a match stem
can be found on this street, so
diligently do the police execute
the orders of the commander.
What was an uninhabited forest
is now a beautiful tented city,
. regulated by the rules of a most
careful and enthusiastic com
mander, who is ever alert and is
determined that this camp shall
not receive criticism from the
most exacting inspectors.
The men themselves evince as
much pride in the appearance of
the camp as do the commanders,
and heartily co onerate with
thsm in every endeavor, even
that which is not embraced in
their line of duty. The street
and tents are watched religiously
by the men, and whenever one
digresses and unconsciously
throws even a chewing-gum
wrapper or peanut hull on the
thoroughfare he is unmercifully
upbraided by whoever sees him,
even it a 'Duck private catches
a sergeant in the act.
A day's work is strenuous, but
is regulated and executed in
bucji u mamies mat much in
terest and pride is taken in carry
ing out each detail.
1 here are six batteries in the
regiment, and the guard detail
is made up from a seperate bat
Cntinued on page 8.
RESULTS OF RED CROSS
WEEK.
While the Red Cross workers
did not reach the goal at which
they aimed during Red Cross
Week, the results were deeply
gratifying New members were
enrolled and a greater interest
interest was aroused among the
People. The treasury was gen-
erously replenished and our wo
men are enthusiast;
v . tut;
work that lies ahead of them
that of knitting and making
warnwomfortable garments for
the dear boys who have gone to
fight our battles for us. No more
patriotic deed has been done by
the people of Plymouth .than
that of subscribing funds for the
purchase of wool to be knitted
into sweaters for the boys of
Plymouth, who are in the ser
vice. May other communities
follow their example.
The Auxili
w trw
tend its thanks to everyone who
so willingly helped to make Red
Cross Week a success. Especial
mention is due the school child
ren, the Camp -Fire Girls, the
committees on subscriptions, on
arranging for a Red Cross Rally,
the Boy Scouts and our Editor.
The gift of twelve Testaments
for the Christmas bags from
Rev. B. T. Hurley was also
greatly appreciated.
s On Thursday evening a large
audience gathered at the Majes
tic Theatre for the Rally, which
was presided over by Attorney
Z. V. Norman. Rev. B. O. Myers
opened the exercises with prayer.
"The Star Spangled Banner"
was sung, followed by an outline
of the work being done by the
auxiliary, read by Mrs R. P.
vvaiKer, becretary. Miss Mary
tomith sang very sweetly, "The
Soldier's Farewell."
Then followed timely and in
structive tilks by Rev. B. 0.
Myers, Messers J. W. Darden,
A. W. bwain and Z. V. Norman.
They told of the vast amount of
work being done by the Red
Cross, to alleviate suffering, not
only in our own country, but in
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tnose oi our allies. The urgent
need for funds to carry on this
work was forcefully presented
to the audience, which respond
ed generously to the appeal made
to them
America" was sung, and
every serious thinking person
present went home feeling that
the Red Cross is one of the
strongest mediums through
which our struggle for freedom
is to be won.
ThTu"ssinc Proceeds from the
tags, s sittiiches, candy, rolls,
Rook isT Knitting Parties
amounted to $35.53. Co f t iL. t
tions, a list of which foduwe. I
amounted to 3 15 .50, making a
total of $381.03.
CONTRIBUTIONS.
A. Swain,
Conway Newman,
Clyde Cahoon,
Zeb Vance Norman,
W R Hampton,
G W Pprney.
R A Williford,
J W Darden,
J C Spruill,
A L Owens,
C V W Ausbon,
R W Johnston,
Mrs. J M Horton,
Mrs. S A Ward,
J K Reid.
E D Carstarphen,
W F Midgett.
J E Reid,
0 R Leggett,
L T Weede.
Abe Adler,
Fred Smith,
G H Hale,
W D Carstarphen
II R Weller.
Jas W Norman
Levi Blount,
M G Darden,
B 0 Myers
Miss Annie Spruill,
Geo W Waters
L P Hornthal.
DrTB Wolfe,
P B Tomlinson,
Bosie Horton -
Mrs W C.Ayers
Ryland White,
William Swain,
Mrs C D Loane
Earle Spruill
Jewel Ayers
Lemuel McConnico
Miss Martha Hornthal '
Miss Elizabeth Tucker
Miss Lillian Reid
Miss Mae Spruill.
Mtss Rodwell,
Miss Dorothea Willey,
Hampton Ausbon
Miss Bowers,
Miss Kuth Bateman,
W T StiUman,
Colon Gurkin,
Mrs R H Frehn.
E C Latham
E G Arps,
L H Harrison
Mrs Chlode Gardner
Miss G L Arps,
Robt Campbell.
Turn Lucas
W H Meredith,
A L Alexander.
E W Ayers,
W C Hilliard,
W B Watts,
PWBrinkley
Miss Mamie VanNort wick
D A Hurley.
R G Hardison,
HA Blount, .
P E Davenport,
C M Tetterton,
WBCox
M T Bradshaw,
Clyde Nurney,
L S Landing,
L C Hassll,
Clyde Hassell,
A C Garrett,
O 0 Jackson,
A U Newberry,
J W Williamson,
J E Askew,
J A Spruill,
Miss Louise Ayers,
Jas Elmore,
Mrs Harney,
Mrs Louisa Carstarphen.
Mrs B G Stephenson,
W H Gaylord,
Jas Williamson, Jr
W T Norman,
T J Gaylord,
J S Shugar,
Henry Midgett,
W C Harrison,
Miss Mary Harrison,
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Total subscriptions, $345.50
NOTICE.
Notice is given to all persons that on
Monday, the 29th or October. 1917. at
the Of tice of the Governor in the citv
et n l T l ..
or Kaieign, iNoriri Carolina, application
will be made by the undersigned for
the pardon or Milton Rhodes, now i
insoner in the fatate s Prison. Said
lilton Rhods was coimcted in the
year 1903 for murder in the second de
gree of one Henry Sutton. Let all
nersons who may desire to oppose the
lhe granting of said pardon be present
on said ale.
Tuis the 2nd of October, 1917.
Milfokd Rhods.
L. W. Gatlokd, Atty
Traded at Home and Help to Build
up Your Home Town
Why order your suit and take chances when
you can come to our store and make
your own selection.
We have a beautiful' line of suits
and coats. Prices range frr rn $10
to $37.50.
Our Millinery Department is Complete.
We hive as usual the largest assortment and most exclusive styles.
PRICES AS ALWAYS MODERATE.
SILKS AND SATIN
We are headquarters for silks, satins and
georgette crepe. All colors.
Prices $1 25 to $2.50
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when in Plymouth.
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Our Entire Line Is Up-to-date and Complete
en's suits from $6.25 to $20.00
Ladies coat suits $11 .00 to $35.00
Boys suits $1.25 to $10.00
Always Remember What You Want You
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