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Through the very liberal policy of advertising inaugu- rated by the Herald-Democrat, practically everyone in Gibson ■ This history of Gibson Comity's part in the World War is pre- sented in the hope that it will preserve the spirit of those wonder- ful days when all true Americans had the opportunity to show appreciation of Freedom by going to the battle front to tight militarism in its lair, or to camp to train men for service, or to be trained, or in factories or munitions turning out products needed, or taking one's place in Liberty Loan drives and Red Cross work, or, in a word, finding one's best place for service and going at the job with might and main. Those were glorious days in Gibson County. Patriotism glowed in men's faces and the inspiration of a mighty purpose ennobled all. It is realized that only a small part of the story can be told in this one volume. Although every act of bravery or devotion to country worthy of lasting fame in Gibson County history is not given here, the accounts are representative and they will inspire in your children and grandchildren a pride in Gibson County and a deeper reverence and love for their country. It is hoped that the history will not show partiality to any special section of the county. If more photographs appear from one place than another it is because people in the first place re- sponded better. Thousands of letters have been written and the invitation extended through the county papers to all soldiers, sailors, air men and war workers to co-operate in this collecting of records to the extent of sending their own. We thank those who responded and harbor no blame for those who did not — it is so easy to put off things and forget. More than a year ago the Herald-Democrat at Trenton launched this project, engaging lis to care for and arrange photographs and to collect data. Under the stress of other business demands the Herald-Democrat withdrew from the undertaking in October, 1919. We had become too interested in the work by that time to Slgl?fP^P^[^i^ 10 County read of the historical work and was given an opportunity to take part. We thank them for the well-laid foundation. We are indebted to so many for assistance that it would not be practical to try to name them all. The following deserve special mention: We thank all those who prepared data for the book and to whom credit is given on the page where their article appears. Our ( longressman, Hon. Finis J. Garrett, was very kind in per- sonally selecting government war hooks that have been used in compiling the history of the war. A chronology of the war as furnished by the Western Newspaper Union has been very help- ful. We appreciate the faithful co-operation of the Long-Johnson Printing Company of our neighboring city of Jackson. The engraving concerns have used extreme care in the handling of photographs to get for us the best results. The Molloy Company of Chicago, specialists in the art of em- bossing and decorating leather, in preparing these beautiful cov- ers, have Avon our confidence and thanks. In mechanical devices needed to expedite the collecting and classifying of records we have received delightful courtesies from the Oliver Typewriter Company of Chicago and the Rotospeed Company of Dayton, Ohio. For the pronunciation of those troublous war terms we are in- debted to the G. and C. Merriam Company of Springfield, Mass., who publish the Webster Dictionaries. We chose the Webster system of pronunciation because it is the most popular throughout the South and those diacritical marks have been taught in all Gibson County schools for decades. The State of Tennessee, through the State Historian, John Trotwood Moore, has set about the task of preserving the war records of the State in a card system to be tiled in the Memorial Hall in Nashville. Mr. Moore has asked lis to serve as chairman for the collecting of the records for the Gibson County section. The Gibson County Court was the first in the State to set aside a sum for postage for the handling of these records. We thank every member of the Court. We appreciate the co-operation of the twenty-five women chairmen of the several Civil Districts in the county and all the committees who are assisting. rywwwwwwwwfflirgitrg^^ YiirflirfliinffiwwwMraraitfi^^ 11 A copy of the Gibson County Honor Roll will be given the State and kept in the Gibson County section of the Memorial Hall, in honor of "Our Boys." Take the volume in the spirit in which it has been compiled— a spirit not of idly boasting of what has been accomplished but of reviewing past efforts to inspire us to attempt great things in the future. One lesson we might learn from the war period is that when enough people stand together determinedly for the right, the right wins. For all who lent us photographs or sent records, prepared for us Red Cross notes and in so many ways assisted us, let us add another word of appreciation. Sincerely, /fru y.(0.^^f zscoTAe—. ADVISORY BOARD P. L. Browning ------- County Supt. of Education T. K. Happel Trenton, Tenn. W. W. Herron ----------- Trenton, Tenn. R. P. Adams - - Trenton, Tenn. J. D. Senter - - Humboldt, Tenn. Chas. W. Albright Humboldt, Tenn. G. B. Hargrove ------------ Eaton, Tenn. A. D. McCutchen ____-___. Dyer, Tenn. R, P. Yates - - - - - - - - - - - Bradford, Tenn. M. C. Guy ------------ Bradford, Tenn. J. D. Denney ------------- Milan, Tenn. W. S. Fields -------- - - Milan, Tenn. A. D. Hassell ----------- Milan, Tenn. F. R. Utley - -._-._ Yorkville, Tenn. % gjpE^^immTfflffWtTitmmmra : mmg i M iLgffl Mffl^ g y iK y « {^ ^ 12 mMi s 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Army and Navy (Biographical Sketch) ----- 15 J ii Flanders Fields (Poem) 50 There Is No Death (Poem) 51 Gold Star Boys - 52 Gibson County Men Who Entered Service ------ 58 The Red Cross (i ^ The Spirit of Home Service ----------- 78 ] Ionic Service Work ------------- 81 Liberty Loans 83 Borne Service Work (Biographical Sketches) - - - 90 Gibson County --------------- 102 Selective Service ------- 146 The Great World War - - 153 Bill Hohenzollern (Poem) 179 Special Personal Sketches 180 One Hundred Years From Now (Poem) ------- 191 Gazetteer ----- 192 Our Flag (Poem) - 193 Personal Reminiscences ------------ 194 15 The First Born / spotted him, by gracious, in the twinklin' of an eye, Out of more'n a thousand soldiers when the Big Review went hv ; Out of more durn men and horses and artillery — why, say! I knowed him in a minute when I heard the first hand phiv' They teas mighty like, them youngsters, as they all swung down the line Lookin' straight ahead and keepin' step and mar chin' mighty fine, But I spotted him the minute he was nigh enough to see. And a kind of pleasant shiver come and run all over me. If you'd ast me hozv I done it I don't bnozv as I could saw But he looked a little slicker than the rest of them some way; He was buttoned up some neater and his head teas purty high, Just a little wee bit higher when he went a-marchin' by; And he stepped a little spryer, so it sort o' seemed to me. And he never seemed to tire, but went marchin' with a free And a stiddy, smooth and swingin' stride; they all looked mighty fine. But you couldn't help but spot him when they all come dozen the line. They was just a little difference — not much. I'm free to say, But they was a little difference — a little in the way That he held his head and shoulders, and you might not hardly sec What it was, but I can tell you it was plain as day to me. He stood just a little st might er than most anybody there. Sort o' carried himself better and his shoulders teas more square. And I couldn't help but notice how durn trim he was and tall, And he ketehed the tune and step a little belter than them all. You don't have to take my judgment; I might favor him, it's true. Favor him among them others, as a daddy's apt to do. But his mother, she teas with me, and she says to me, says she: 'Jim looks trimmer, straighter. taller than the others seem to be. And he marches on some spryer and his shoulders is more square. And his blouse is buttoned slicker than most anybody there!" Which she seen the same as I did. and was said' before she heard What I thought when I first seen him — and corroborates my word! — James IV. Foley. Courtesy Saturday Evening Post. ggMgpga^ Gibson County Soldier Group One LLOYD S. ADAMS— (1) First Lieut. 324th Inf.; born Jan. SS, 1832, Humboldt. Terai.; son of J. J. R. and Annie f Adams; entered service May 11, 1917; promoted Aue;. la. 1917. and Jan. 1, 1918; 11 months A. E. F. ; Meuse-Argonne; imustered out July 7, 1919. ALV1N P. BALDWIN— (2) Private Co C U7th Inf.; lorn Fentress County. Tenn.; son of Calvin C. and Jose- phine Baldwin; entered service Oct. 5, 1917; served in Belgium and France; mustered out Ft. Oglethorpe, April 13, 1919. LEO T. CARLTON— (3) Corporal. Co. B. 345th Machine Gun. torn Sept 11 1894; son of John C. and Ada v. ('anion, ml, -red service Sept. 21, 1917; pro- moted March 1, 1919; at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne; mustered out (amp Bowie. June 23, 1919. ROBERT K. CHRISTENBERRY— (4) Private. 5th Reg. fj. S. Marines; born in Huntingdon. Tenn., Jan. 27, 1899; son ol William c and Re ca Keaton I hristen- berrv; entered seivice Oct. 2S, 1916; served at Verdun, etc.; wounded at Officers 'Flam- ing School near Paris. April 17. Wis; mus- tered out Dec. 1, 191S. GEORGE J. COLEMAN— (5) Second Lieut 4th Div. Motor Supply Train; born Feb 10 1889; sun of John W. and Kate McCall Cob-man; entered service May 15, 1917; promoted Aug. 15, 1917; served at Chateau-Thierry; mustered out April LI, 1919. CARMON DOZIER— (6) First Class Private, Co. B, 117th Inf.; bora Jan 6. 1S93; son of H. and N. E. Dozer; entered service Sept. 8, 1917; served A. E F wounded battle of Estress, Oct \ 1918, mustered oul Jan. 16. 1919; awarded Amel ican H. S. Ciuss. DR. FREDERICK C. FREED— (7) Captain M. C; born Nov. 7, 1889. Trenton. Tenn- son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Freed; enteied service Dec. 1917; promoted spring 1919; served 1'. S. Base Hospital IK, a I Neufchateau, France; mustered out camp Dix, N. V . June, 1919 LONNIE R. HALEY— (8) Sergeant. Co. H. 323rd Inf.; born July 12. is!i:; I,,. .a Gibson. Tenn.: son of J. D. and Emma Buttrev Haley; promoted July 30, 191S; served with A. E. F. ; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. JOE FRANK KNOX— (9) Sergeant; born in Rutherford, Tenn.. Am; 7, 1891; son of J. F. and Frances Knox; entered service June 27, 1918; promoted Aug. 191S. and Oct. 1918; served Camps Ogle- thorpe. Gin tlun. and mustered out McClel- lan. JAMES CARLTON KNOX— (10) First class Private, Co. K. tr.th Inf.; born in Yorkville, Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mis J. F. Knox; entered service July 5, mis, stationed ai Camps She elan and Gordon; mustered out Feb. 24, 1919. JOHN R. KNOX— (11) First Class Private or Lance Corporal Co. E. 4.".th Inf.; born in Yoikville, Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mis. J. F. Knox; entered ser- \ ice July 5, L918; served at Camps Sheridan and Gordon; mustered nut Feb. 24, 1919. HERBERT DAVID RAWLS— (12) Corporal; loin in Martin, Tenn., Feb. 2, 1890; son ol' Francis M. and Martha Jane Rawls; entered service June 24, 1917; pro- moted Dee. 191S; served in Belgium and North France; mustered out Apl il 16, 1919. FINLIE B. RAY— (13) Private; born near Eaton. Tenn., March 4, 1S94; son of Mr. and Mrs. Gianville Ray; entered service July 25. 1918; served in Eng- land three months; mustered out Camp Taylor. Ky.. Jan. 22, 1919 VANCE ROE— (14) Btn. Sergeant-Major, 119th Inf.; born Aug. 10. 1898; son of Mr. and Mis Henry Roe- entered service Aug. 27, 1917: pinmoted April. 1918, and Aug. 13. 1918; wounded at second tattle of Somme; muster,.,] out Ft Oglethoi pe, June 19, mm. LUTHER A. SCHOLES— (15) Sailor; born Nov. 7, 1890; son of Raymond and Lauia S, holes; entered service July 3, 1917; served on the sea: still in service.' PAUL E. SCHOLES— (16) Private; I i Sept. 27. 1894; son of Ray- mond and Lima Scholes; entered service July 7, 1917: served in France and Germany still in service July. 1919. SHIRLEY N. STRAIN— (17) Corporal Co. M, 120th Inf., 30th Div.; bom March 2. 1891. Eaton. Tenn.; son of E. F. and Mora Norvell Strain; entered seivice July. 1917; promoted Nov. 191S; wounded at battle Hindenbuig Line, Sept. 29, 1918; mus- tered out May, 1919. ELVEN WAGGONER— (18) Private; born in Dyer County; son of Frank and Cinda Waggoner; pro-noted to wag- oner Sent 25, 1IU8. 2H4th M. P.; served in Meuse-Argonne offensive; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. Ga. JOHN R. WALKER, JR.— (19) Sergeant H,|. Co.. 30th Inf. Reg. Armv and same Reg. 3rd Div.; born Feb. 23. 1S93; son of John R. and Bessie Walker; entered service Dec. 1!'17, Jefferson lik; promoted Feb. 1919; wounded near Verdun Oct. 10. 1918; mustered out April 1919. CLAUD A. WEBB— (20) Private; bom March 13, 1896; son of D. A. and Mollie Webb; entered service June 29, 1918; sent to mechanical school, Knoxville, Tenn.. then to Camp Jackson, s. c. ; mus- tered out late in 1919. Efe^i^SMffiZi^Ji^^ 18 Gibson County Soldier Group Two CHARLES W. ANDERSON— (1) Sergeant in charge Brig. Hc[. 161st; born at Eaton, Tenn.. July 6, 1895; son of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Anderson; entered service May 28, 1918; promoted Dec. 1918; served 11 months in France; mustered out June 1919. JAMES A. BAIRD— (2) Private, 275th Aero Squadron; born Oct. 2, 1893. in Dyer, Tenn.; sun of John W. and Sarah E. Band; intend st-i vice Dec. Hi. 1917; served on Taliaferro Field. Ft. Worth, Texas. WILSON E. BAIRD— (3) Band Corporal: born Sept. 2. 1890: son of John and Sarah Baird; husband of Ruby Overall Baird; entered service Dee. 1917; promoted Dec. 1918; served in Northern France; mustered out Ft. Oglethorpe. May 21, 1919. HERBERT C. ERNEST— (11) Private. Hq. Co. 119th Inf.; born in Eaton, Tenn.. June. 1897; son of J. T. and Almeda Ernest; entered service Aug. 15, 1917; served in Ypres and Somme battles; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., April 16. 1919. JOSEPH LACY ERNEST— (12) Private, Co. L, 148th Inf.. 37th Div.; born in Eaton, Tenn.. Feb. 7, 1SS8; son of James T. and Almeda Ernest; entered service July 25, 1918; served with A. E. F. ; mustered out Ft. Oglethorpe. Ga., April 17. 1919. EVERETT K. FAUCETT— (13) Second Lieutenant, Q. M. C.; lorn in Tren- ton, March 26, 1892; son of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Faucett; entered service Sept. 1917; pro- moted Sept. 191S; served Camps Sheridan, McArthur, Johnston. Jackson; mustered out March 1919. JAMES RUSSELL BANDY— (4) Ordnance Sergeant; born Feb. 10, 1x96. in Trenton; son of Howard W. and Lottie Dance Bandy; entered ser\ ice May, 1918; promoted Fell. 3. 1919; served with heavy artillery St. Mihiel and Argonne; mustered out Oct. 3, 1919. JOHN ELMER BAUGUS— (5) First Class Private; born Oct. 7. 1SS9, Dobelville. Tenn.; sun of Amzel W. and Sallie Greer Baugus; entered service July 25, 191S; served in Le Mans, France; pro- moted Jan. 1919; mustered out Camp Gor- don, July, 1919. THOMAS ALBERT BAUGUS— (6) First Class Private, .Med. Dept.; born Julv 1. 1S93; son of A. W. and Sallie Greer Bau- gus; entered service April 1. 1918; served in Fiance, Base Hospital 43; promoted Aug. 1918; mustered out Ft. Oglethorpe. CLIFTON M. BELL— (7) Private; born Oct. 7, 1892. in New Albany. Miss.; son of Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Sara J. Bell; entered service July 29. 1918; served at Vancouver, Washington, mustered out Jan. 16, 1919, at Camp Taylor JOHN CLAUDE CAIL— (8) Private, Med. Corps; born at Laneview, Dec. 21. 1892; son of John L. and Zora Dean Cail; entered service April 27. 1918; served in Base Hospital la. England: mustered out Columbus Bks. Ohio, Feb. 1919. COOPER C. COLLINS— (9) Sergeant-Major; son of R. R. and Mattie Collins; entered service Dec. 12, 1917; pro- moted Feb. 191S; served at Park Field Aviation Field, Millington, and six months overseas; mustered out Dec. 27, 1918. THOMAS C. DUNAGAN— (10) Corporal; born Oct. 25. 1896, Eaton, Tenn.; son of J. C. and Lula Patterson Dunagan; entered service Aug. 1917: promoted Oct. 1917; served in A. E. F. ; wounded Mt. Kem- mel. Sept. 23. 191S; mustered out Ft. Ogle- thorpe. FRED T. FOSTER— (14) Private, Co. B. M. P., Slst Div.; born Maury I'ity. Tenn., July 211. 1894; son of A. T. and Mary Foster; entered service Oct. 1917; served at Caimp Jackson, S. C. ; honorably discharged Feb. 12, 191S. JAMES CAREY GRIMES— (15) Private; born in Rondo, Ark., Sept. 3, 1898; son of James Monroe and Mattie Eliza- lieili Grimes; entered service Sept. 5, 191S; served A. E. F. France; mustered out Feb. 10. 1919. CYRUS GUY MEEK— (16) Corporal, 81st Div.; born at Laneview, Sept. 16, 1SS9; son of John D. and Cuba Meek; promoted June 1918; served in 318th Signal Btn. Battery D. Fiance; entered service April 1918; mustered out June 1919. JAMES ALVIN MORRISON— (17) Private; born Aug. 29. 1892. Trenton Tenn.; son of J. G. and Fannie Moirison; entered service Oct. 3, 1917; served at Ypres and Bellicourt; mustered out April 17. 1919. ROBERT SPENCER NORVELL— (18) First Lieut , 162d Depot Brigade; born March 15, 1891; son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spencer Norvell; entered service July 25, 1917; served in Officers' Training Camp. Ft. Oglethoi-pe. and Camp Pike; promoted Nov. 1917, and Aug. 191S; mustered out Jan. 15. 1919. FRANK W. PEARCE— (19) Private, Co. M. 118th Inf.; born Sept. 15, 1S98. Trenton; son of John K. and Mar- guerite Pearce; entered service July 29, 1917; served A. E. F. ; wounded Sept. -9. 1918, battle of Somme and Hindenburg; mustered out April 1919. JOHN T. SPELLINGS— (20) Private, 114th Field Artillery; born Jan. 31. 1896: son of John F. and Ella Taylor Spell- ings; entered service July 4. 1917, Memphis, served with A. E. F. ; mustered out April 7, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. rri ii Ai li nl lt nmra i irHM E£M SMIMIM^lMlSiMiMlMSIiSI 20 Gibson County Soldier Group Three ROBERT LEE BALDWIN— (1) First Class Private; born at Hollow Rock, Term., May 15, 1S9D; son of R. W. and E C Baldwin; entered service Nov. 17, 1917; sei \ ed in Alsace, al Chateau Thien y and Soissons; promoted 1918; wounded at Ar- gonne, « (cl 6, 191S; rr ust red out Camp i lodge, March 1919. JAMES RUSSELL BRADFORD— (2) B iisi Lieutenant, S. < >. 193rd G II. Fiel 1 Aitilleiy National Army; born Beb 22, 1S91; son of Mis. C. A I ii nga n . i I red sen ice Oct. 1917; served six months Fri e; pro- moted tour timi s; mustered out 1919. L. SHELTON BRADFORD— (3) p, ivate Co. Il^t Repl ice i e il Kin.; I urn Oct 9. IS96; son of Mrs C A Dungan; entered service August 30. 191S; mechanical training, Knoxville; transfened to Engi- neei ' 'amp Forrest i WILLIE MAC DINWIDDIE— (4) K 3 C Navy; torn in Brazil, Tenn. 1896; son mi 1 1 M and A. F. Dinwiddie; entered s, rvice July 1. 191S; promotei t. 20, 191S; served on receiving ship. New Orleans, La.; must, red out Dec, I, 1918. DR. MONROE ELMON DODD— (5) Sergeanl Co. K, 2nd Tenn. Vols., Spanish- \,:,,.i [can Wai ; I orn I irazil. Term., 1878; son of Mr. and Mrs VV. H. Doilil. pastor First Baptist Church, Shreveport, La.; Religious Director, Camp Beauregard; Sec & Speaker Metz, Toul, LeMans. etc., France A] i il 1, l91S-Feb IT. 1919. CHARLES C. DUNAGAN— (6) Sergeant . boi n Eaton, Tenn . I lee 5, 1891; son of -I i ' and Lulu B. Dungan; ente ed service Nov. 21, 1914; promol <1 Nov. 14, 1917 and March 1, 1918; served West Coast and Franci . Reg Army Reserve May 1919 CLINT T. ERNEST— (7) Q M Naval Aviation; born July 8, 1S93, in Crockett County; son of .1 T. and Al m .1 i Ernesl . i ntered - i ' ice i oast Ai tillei , M '_- 1917; honorably discharged in Aug 1917; r s N Reserve force June 1918; inactive duty in December. EDGAR W. FREED— (8) Second Lieu! . I orn Aug. 16, 1894, Trento son .il Mr and Mrs. Julius Freed; entered service Dec 1917; Senior Instructor in Con- servation and R. cla i ation, Q. M. Officers- Training School. Camp J. E. Johnston, Fla . promoted Sept. mis. mustered out Dec 1918. GLENN W. GLADHILL— (9) Pi ivate First Class; born i id 8, I 94 Ab- ingdon, 111.: s f Eugene W. and Rose Bell. ' iladhill; i ntered 5 n ice July 1917 : promoted March 4. Wis; IS months in |. ranee; wounde I I ittle Cha n] agne; mus- i. red out Julj 1919 DANIEL ARREATUS GLISSON— (19) Ci rporal; I oi n Sept. 12, 1S94; son of J. II ,i,nl Ada Gli m promoted Dec. 5. 191S; s. rved in I'. S W months and in Fran. 11 months; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga VERNON L. GRIFFIN— (11) Private, Fiist Class; 117th Inf., 30th Div ; bom in Bradford. Tenn., July 31, 1S94; sun of Joe and Dollv Griffin; entered service Sept 22, 1917; promoted Oct. 1. 1917; served in France; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, ( ... , April 13, 1919. CARTHEL DEWEY HURT— (12) I rivate, ISth Inf. Supply Co., 1st Div.; born M.-iv 29, 1S9S; son 01 Allie and Zela Hurt; served in battles Cantigny, Picardy, Cha- teau Thierry, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Verdun and Argonrie; mustered out at Ft. Ogle- thorpe, Ga. WILLIAM ANDERSON HURT— (13) Sergeant; son of As. and Margaret Hurt; entered service July 25, 1918, .it Trenton; served in Camps Gordon and Forrest; mus- tered out Jan. 24, 1919, at Ca nip Gordon, Ga. ROBERT A. MOORE— (14) Firsl Lieut Inf. U. S. A . born .it Friend- ship. Crockett County. Tenn.. Sent. 14 1894; son of Fiank S and Drue Etta Smith Moore; entered service June, 1917; promoted to First Lieut. July 9. 1918; served Camps Sevier and Greenville, and A. E. F.; mus- tered out Camp Jackson April. 1919. VAUGHN NORVELL— (15) Private, Field Hospital No. 13. Med. Dept.; born at Eaton, March 21. 1S95; son of Joe and Maggie Taylor Norvell; entered service .Va\ 26, 1917; served in r. S., France and Germany; mustered out at Camp Gordon, i : i , Aug. 26, 1919. PAUL C. SANDERFER— (16) Sergeant; lorn Dee. 25, 1895; son of Mr. and Mrs. VV G Sanderfer; promoted to Sgt. i iei mi, : si i \ ".I iii Belgium and France; wounded at battle of St. Souplet, France. Oct. in. 1918; mustered out at Camp Grant. ill. Awarded French, British and American Cn isses of 1 lonor. ROBERT H. SANDERFER— (17) Private, Ci D, 307th Inf., 77th Div.; Lorn Oct. S, 1893, t'nion City; son of Mr. and ALs w G, Sanderfer; served in Frnace; i stei ' .1 out ut Ft. i iglethoi pe, Ga. DR. CONLEY HALL SANFORD— (IS) Lieutenant, .Med Corps, 1". S. N. R. F- born in Yorkville. Tenn.. Sept. 12, 1893; son of A ll.ii 1 1, and Fa nnie L, Sanford; entered , rvice June 17. WIN; served in U. S. Naval Hospital, Charleston, S. C; mustered nut April 16, 1919. JAMES L. TALIAFERRO— (19) Corporal. Supply Train, 105th Inf., Co. F. 30th Div.; born in Gibson Countv, June 23, lf.91; sou of J C. and Lucy Taliaferro; en- tered service Oct. 3, PUT: promoted to Corp. May 6, 1917; served in France; mustered out it Ft i Iglethorpe, Ga., April 23, 1919. ROY L. TURNER— (20) Private; born June 3, l^liS, at Eaton, Tenn.; son of J. F. and Beula Turner^, served in Belgium and France; wounded at St. Quen- tin, Oct. 8, 1918; mustered out at Camp Tay- 1. i . Ky. jlp^Er^Wi^^ MEyflM lMIRa MlMlMIMlMiiySM!^^ 22 Gibson County Soldier Group Four LEONARD LEE BELL— (1) Private, Inf.; born in 7th District Gibson County, in 1S97; son of Rochester and Achie Bell; entered service Oct. 24, 1918; served at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. VERNON CALLIS— (2) First Class Private. Battery D, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Div.; born April 21, 1896, 11th District Gibson County; son of C. W. and M. F. Callis; entered service June 25, 1917; served at St. Mihicl. Meuse-Argonne, Woene, and Toul; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. April 7, 1919. CARL W. CHAMBERS— (3) Cook. Air Service. 269th Aero Squadron; bom in Friendship. Tenn., April 30, 1S96; son of Robt. T. and Mary Ella Chambers; entered service Dec. 15, 1917; promoted to cook, April litis; served in A. E. F.; mus- tered out at Camp Gordon, (la., July 22. 1919. ROSCOE W. DOWLAND— (4) Private Med ('cups. 143rd Ambulance Co.; born in Bradford, Tenn , July 10. 1887; son of J. W. and Idellu Dowland; entered ser- vice April 27. 1918; served with A. E. F. in Meuse-Aigonne offensive; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. June 9, 1919. DE WITT G. FARRAR— (5) First Class Private; born Jan. 0, 1S90; son of S. D. and Jennie Fanai; entered service May 13. 1918; promoted July IS, 1918; served at Camp Forrest and in France; mustered out Nov. 2H, 1918, account bad health due to exposure in France. JAMES N. HARRIS— (6) Corporal, Co. H. 323rd Inf.. 81st Div.; born in Crockett County, Tenn.. June 24. 1S94; son of J. N. and Mattie Harris; entered service Nov. 14. 1917; promoted June 1918; served at Camp Jackson, U. S. A., and in France at the Vosges front and Meuse- Argonne; imiustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, June 1919. WALTER J. HAYS— (7) Electrician, 3rd class C. S. N.; born in Trenton. Tenn.. Sept. 12. 1893; son of J. G. and Mini Hays; entered service July 5, 1017; served on seas and in Europe, Asia and Africa; mustered out at Atlanta. Ga., Aug. 22, 1919. JOSEPH KNOX— (8) Private, Co. E. 11th Inf.. 5th Div.; born in Over. Tenn., June 30, 1S93; son of R. M. and Mary Lou Kjiox; entered service July 2.,. 1918;' served with A. E. F.. Fiance; mus- tered mil at Camp Gordon, July 31, 1919. J. HOMER LEMOND— (9) Second Lieutenant. Aviation; born Dec. 18, 1893; son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lemond; entered service, Marine Corps, May 1917; served at Paris Island and Quantico, Va : transferred to Aviation, March 1918, Colum- bus, Ohio, etc.; mustered out at Park Field, Jan. 1919. CHAS. E. LINEBERRY— (10) First Class Private. Co. C, 117th Inf.; born in Perry County, Tenn., April 15, 1S94; son of Mr. and Mrs J. W. Lineberry; entered service Oct. 5. 1917; served in Lf. S. A. six months. A. E. F 11 months, mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. Ga., April 13, 1919. JOHN T. McCLARAN— (11) Sergeant First Class, Air Servie i Flying School Detachment; born Sept. 20, 1S92. Trenton, Tenn.; son of J. H. and Lavenia McClaran; entered service Dec. 13, 1917; promoted Dec. 1. 1918; served at Paik Field, lean.; mustered out Feb. 13, 1919, at park Field. C. W. McDANIEL— (12) Musician, :',2lst Infantry Band. 81st Div.; born Sept. 4, 1889, in I ryer, Tenn.; son of Mr. anil Mrs. R. B. McDaniel; entered service April 27, 1918; proix.ofed May 3. 1918; served three months in States, 11 months in France; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., June 20. 1919 jimmie d. Mcknight— (13) private. 150th Inf.. 38th Div.; transferred to 27th Div., 105th Inf.; born in Gibson County, Ism); son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKnight; entered service Aug. 6. 1918; served ai Camps Shelby and Mills and in Fiance; mustered out Camp Taylor, Ky., April 1919 HOMER MOSELEY— (14) Private; ' '<> I'. 105th Reg. Engineer Corps; entered service Sept 23. 1917; served Camp Sevier till April, 1918. sailed for France, at front July 4-Nov. 11, in nine battles; landed at Charleston. S. O, April IS. 1919. EARL S. OTTINGER— (15) Private, First Class, Co. C, 117th Inf.; born in Zionsville. Intl.; son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ottinger; entered service Oct. 5, 1917; served 11 months overseas; promoted Oct. 1918; mustered nut at Ft. Oglethorpe, June 13. 1919. DR. JOHN W. OURSLER— (16) Captain, Med. Corps; born in Colliervilie. Tenn., Nov. 3. 18S6; son of John A and Mattie T. Oursler; entered service Sept. 7. 1917. promoted Jan. 1919; served in England and France 17 months; wounded at battle of Amiens, Aug. 10, 1918: mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. May 25, 1919. JAMES R. RAINS— (17) Private, Co. 20 Engineers; born in Yorkville, Tenn., Jan. 3. 1893; son of F. M. and M. A. Rains; entered service Dec. S. 1917; survived the sinking of Tuscania; served on the Ar- gonne front; mustered out at Camp Shelby, Miss.. June 14. 1919. HERMAN ROBINSON— (18) Corporal, Co. D„ 119th Inf., 30th Div.; IS vears or age; sun of Mr. and Mrs. Torn Robinson; entered service June 1917; wound- ed at Bellicourt. France, Sept. 29. 1918; mus- tered out April 10. 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. BEN H. WHITSON— (19) Sergeant. Co. E. 309th Supply Train Motor Transport Service; born Perry County, Jan. 18, 1890; son of .lames Whitson, husband of Maude Northam Whitson; entered service Sept. 23, 1917; promoted March 15, 1918; served in England and France; mustered out Camp Jackson, June 19. 1919. NORRIS A. WIMBERLEY— (20) Captain. 52nd Inf.; horn Feb. 1, 1894; son of Noah A and Bertha Wimberley; entered service May 10, 1917; commissioned Second Lieut. Aug. 1917; promoted to First Lieut. i'et. 1918, to Captain May 1. 1919; served 1 year Camp Forrest, 1 year France and Ger- many. i:airaigfrff^st3r^^ Ira 24 Gibson County Soldier Group Five ERNEST C. BALL— (1) First Lieut.. Int.; born Aug. 8, 1S95; son of \ll,.i t Luther and Addie A. Ball; entered service May 1, 1917; promoted to First Lieut. Nov 1 1918; served at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and -l months in Fiance; mustered out .lui.,. ■.'„ 1919. T. E. BLANKINSHIP— (2) Corporal, llsth Inf.. 30th Div.; born in Milan, Tenn Dec 26 1891; son of B. E. and Clara Blank'inship; entered service June 24, 1917; promoted Oct. 26, 1918; served in France and Belgiu.ni on the Ypres and Somme sectors; mustered out at Camp Jackson April 3. 1919. GORDON BROWNING— (3) Captain, 114th Field Artillery: born in Car- loll County, Nov. 22. 18S9; son of James H. and Malisa A. Browning; entered service Julv 25 1917; promoted Nov. 26. 1917. and May 1918; set ved at St. Mihiel. Argonne and WoVvic mustered out at Oglethorpe, April 1919. WOODY GUTHRIE CALDWELL— (4) Corporal 27th Inf.; transferred from 8th Inf Reg. Army; bom in Henry County, Tenn , 1896; son of J. P. and Maggie V Caldwell; entered service Aug. 1914; served in tli.- Philippines and in Siberia; still in the service. GUY DAVIDSON— (5) Corporal, 114th Field Artillery. 30th Dry. ; born in Trenton, Tenn.; son of G. A. David- '',„'," entered service June 16. 1917; served Camp Sevier and overseas from June 2b, 1918- mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. Ga., April 7. 1919. WALTER RAMSEY DAVIS— (6) Corporal. 337th Fire and Guard Co.; born in Trenton, Julv 21. 1895; son of H. N. and Irene Ramsey Havis; entered service Aug. 1 191S; promoted Oct 4. 1918; served at Camp Merritt X J.; mustered out at Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1919. WILLIAM BRYAN DAVIS-(7) v s 1" S N R. F.; born 1896 at Trenton; son of vv D. and Mattie B. Davis; entered active service Sept. 19. 191s; served in San Diego I'al 1'. S Naval Station; mustered out at I ouisville, Ky.. Jan. 1919. PHILIP F1SHMAN-C8) Sergeant. Medical Corps, born in Harts- horrfl; Okla April 8 ISS7; son of Mr. and Mis m Fishman; entered serMce Sept. 20, 191S pro mted Nov. 5. 1918; served at Camp Toseph E. Johnston; mustered out Jan. ilir^ THOMAS J. FREEMAN— (11) Sergeant. Marine Corps; born in Trenton, Feb. 17, 1895; son of O. B. and Mamie Hicks Freeman; entered service Aug. 8, 1917; pro- moted Feb. 17, 1918; served in Recruiting Station, Memphis; mustered out Jan. 12. 1919. EARL E. GRIFFIN— (12) Sergeant, Inf., Co. C. 3rd Reg. Replacement Troops; toi n July 23, 1894. Trenton; son of J. 11. and Eliza Griffin; entered service May 27, 191S promoted Aug. 14. 1918; served Camp Pike, Ark.; mustered out Jan. 4, 1919. MARION R. HARRISON— (13) Q. M. Sergeant. Marine Corps, Hq. Co. P. D. 6th Reg.. 2nd Div.; born May 2, PS90, in Trenton; son of Russell W. Harrison; en- tered service Aug. 10. 1917; promoted Julv 15 and Dec. 24. 1918, and Feb. 1, 1919; served Paris Island. S. C Washington, with Chief P. M. Paris, France; mustered out Quan- tiro, Va., June 25, 1919. ELIHU NAIL— (14) Private, Field Artillery Replacement Dept.; bora in Dyer, Tenn., Sept. 15, 1887: son .i John and Bettie Nail; entered service May H, 1918; served in Camps Taylor and Austin, Texas; mustered out Dec. 17, 191S. J. FLOYD NEELEY— (15) Chief Water Tender, Navy Transport ser- vice; born June 20, 1894, in Neboville; son of James F. and Sallie Neeley; entered service May 22, 1917; promoted March 1. 1919; served on U. S. S. Leviathan; mustered out Sept. 19, 1919. OSCAR C. PARR— (16) Sergeant, Battery D, 114th Field Artillery; born in Trenton in 1S94; son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parr; was with A. E. F. from May 20, 1819; served at St. Mihiel. Toul. Meuse- Argonne and Woevre; mustered out Ft. Oglethorpe. March 23, 1919. ARCHIE H. PEEVYHOUSE— (17) Private. 45th Inf., 9th Div.; born in Hohen- wald. Tenn.. Oct. IS. 1891; son of W. J. and M. !•:. Peevyhouse; entered service July 5. 1918; served in Camps Sheridan, Ala , and Gordon. Ga. ; mustered out May 23. 1919. JAMES M. PYBASS— (18) Cook. Inf.; born in Trenton. Jan. 8. 1895; son of Sam and Lizzie Pybass; entered service Julv 25, 1918; overseas Sept. 14. 1918; returned New York July 22, 1919; served LeMans. France; mustered out Camp Gor- don, Ga., Aug. 5, 1919. E. B. RUSSELL— (19) First ('lass Sergeant, Signal Corps, 402nd Telegraph Btn.; born in Dyer, Tenn; son of Will G. and Ninn Russell; entered ser- vice June 1. 1917; promoted May 7, 191S; served in France and England; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., July 5. 1919. HUNTER B. TYREE— (20) Onl. Det. 21st Field Artillery. 5th Div.; born near Trenton. Nov. 20, 1S92; son of Dr. C. E. and Mrs. Lillian Tyree; entered service Dec. 8. 1917; served in England. Fiance. Luxembourg and Germany: mustered out a I Camp Gordon. Aug. 8. 1919. ^Bfftiyrilffsrffi^Ta^^ 26 Gibson County Soldier Group Six JOHN R. ARNOLD— (1) norai Co A. 117th Inf., 30th Div.; born g° 6 r c p0 7 ra i88S, in Tenn : ; son of Joe anfl Adx Arnold- entered service Oct. 6, 191 1. servea Belgium and Fran,,- six battles; mustered out at Ft. Oglethoipe, Ga. H1LLSMAN DANCE BANDY-(2) Private Co B National Guard; born Jan !.,";,'„'„ Dyer; son ... Howard W. and .Lottie ass ^i^r^?A\^ 14, 1919 SHIRLEY BANKS-(3) Private, 1st Army Corps. Hq.; born Aug. •>4 ts'ii Brazil Tenn ; son of L. B. tsanKs, etr. ; mustered out April l- L919 WALTER J. BURKETT— (4) First Class Private, Co. B, 318th M. G. Btn. fist DW; torn 6th District Gibson County so, of John "'"• Matti " Vutes Burltett, entered service Oct. 6, 1917; on Meuse-Ar- lonne and Vosges fronts; mustered out June 28, 1919. JAMES HANNAH CARNE— (5) private 3rd Co 5th Reg., Marines; born in Trenton Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. ,-,r served A. E, F.; twice gassed, Sea Nov. 5. 1918; mustered out July 28, 1919, Camp Miller, N. Y. IRVIN CHOATE— (6) Private, Inf. and Heavy Field Artillery. 3rd niv ■ born Aug. 1890, Brazil; son of P. >■ Ind'Calli" Choate; entered service July. Pus; served U. S France an? Army oc- cupation; mustered out Sept. 1919, Gordon. MORRIS ALBERT CRENSHAW-(7) First Class Private, Med Dept.; bom .Ian 7 1892 in Dyer County, Tenn.; son of Nat and Martha Ann Smith Crenshaw; entered Service May 23. 1917; serve, I Des Moines Mitchell Field, L. I., etc.; mustered out Dec. 16. 1919. SAM HENRY CRENSHAW-(8) Private Med Dept. Hospital Work; Porn July 6, '1889, Dyer County; sen of Nat and Martha Ann Smith Crenshaw; entered ser- f :',' l',ee 1. PUT; served Mitche Field Long Island, etc.; mustered out Dee. 22, 1918. JOSEPH T. DODSON— (9) Private, 38th Co. loth Tr Bin, 157 Depot Brigade; born March 4. lss'.t, Gibson County. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dodson- entered service Nov. 16, PUT; served U. S.; dis- charged at Ft. Bayard, New Mexico, Feb. 22, 1919. ROBERT W. EWELL— (10) Corporal, Field Artillery 1 1<1 Co., 20th Field Artillery born Feb. 8, 1895. Dyer, Tenn.; son of Chas. O. ai la Swell: entered service May 25, 1917; served Voges, St. Mibiel. France; mustered out July 29, 1913, Camp Gordon CHARLIE HOYT EWELL-(ll) Cornoral Co F, 117th Inf., 30th Div. ; torn Feb. 25, 1893; son of Chas. O. and Ola Ewell, Dver, Tenn.; entered set vice Sept. 7, 1917, promoted Oct. IT, 1917; Yores, St. Quentin, etc.; wounded Oct. 8, 1918, tear Fremont, France, machine gun; mustered out Feb. 1, 1919; married Clara Barton, Aug. 19, 19,9. LUCIUS FRANK EWELL— (12) <3 \ T C Radio, Pai-due University; born May'l. 1899, Dyer, Tenn.; son of Charles O. and Ola Ewell; entered service Oct. 10. pils mustered out at LaFayette, Ind., Dec. 13, 1918. LESLIE O. HAMM— (13) Set-,. ant M ndon: husband of Rosa Mav Hughes Herndon; served from June 1916. to Jan. 22, 1919. on Mexican border and in France. MAJOR EDWARD HF.RNDON— .9) Machine Gunner Aviation: born June 30. IC90 I'rncl.alt Co.: son of M'\ and Mt-s. J. ii PJerndnn; served from Mori 8. 1918, to Dec 30. 1918, in England and France; mus- tered out at Camp Taylor. ROBERT JOE HUNT— (10) Born in Brazil, Tenn., Jan. 29. 189S; son of R. L. and Edna Donaldson Hunt; entered service S. A. T C, Memphis Normal. Oct. 1. 1918; discharged Dec. 191S; married Opal Banks, HERBERT C. PHELAN— (11) Sergeant Co. A 117 Inf.; born in Trenton; son of John A. and Laura E. Phelan; en- listed June 23, 19i7; promoted July 1917; served in England, Belgium and France with 30th Div.; mustered out July 19, 19x9, Camp Mills. DAVID LEON JONES— (12) Private Co. I Pioneer Inf.. 62 Div.; born Gadsden, Tenn., June 24, 1896; sou of Mr. ami Mrs. Presley C. Jones; served Camp Wadswoith. S. C. ; officers' training; en- tered service Nov., 1918. BOB B. RAMSEY— (13) Born Mai eh in. 1890; enlisted July 25, 1918; sailed tin Frame. Sept. 1918; wounded in action Nov. 5, 1918; served with 3rd. Divis- ion in army of occupation in Germany; mustered nut July 15, r919. GEORGE T. REID— (14) Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Reid; entered service at Trenton, July 25, 1918; served at Camp Gordon. Georgia until Dee. 20, 19i8, when he was mustered out from Co. K-3 Replacement 9 Training- Battalion. MARK H. TAYLOR— (15) Sergeant 1st. CI. R. O. T. C. No. 33S; born in Rutherford, Tenn., Jan. 10, 1S93; son of Joe and Luna Sanders Taylor; entered service Dec. 1, 1917; served Chaumont, Toul, Paris, etc.; mustered out Denver, Colo., Aug. 1919. WILLIAM WALLACE TAYLOR— (16) Private 1st. CI. Hq. Troop Div. Hq. 82 Div.; born Rutherford, Jan. 4, 1S96; son of Joe and L. S. Taylor; entered service Oct. 4, 1917, promoted Nov. 1917; served Meuse-Argonne St. Mihiel; mustered out May 28. 1919, Ogle- thorpe. HENRY PARIS TOWNSEND— (17) Private 393 S. Battalion Marine Corps.; born Rutherford, Oct la. 1899; son of W. H. and Martha Corley Townsend; entered ser- vice Oct. 19. 1918; served on Paris Island; mustered out Feb. 29. 1918. JOHN M. WILKES— (18) Co. E. 32'.) Inf., born Feb. 25, 1S96, Ruther- ford; son of Chas. and Mattie Halford Wilkes; entered service Apr.. 1. 1918; served in France; mustered out Camp Pike, Feb. 14, 1919; died Nashville, Apr. In, 1920. WILL D. WILSON— (19) Sergeant C. A. C. Ill Artillery; horn March 22, 1897, Kenton, Tenn.; son of W. H. and Bettie Wilson; entered service Apr. 3, 191S; promoted Aug. 5, 1918; served on west coast and France; mustered out Camp Gordon, March 1. 1919. JOE ZARICOR— (20) Sergeant 176 Aero Squadron U. S. A.; born Nov. 24, 1S92. Newbern, Tenn.; son of W. M. anil Nannie Zaricor; entered service Nov. 13. 1917; served in England and France; mus- tered nut April 7, 1919. P^It^TfT^ilf^^ j 1 3 I 1 30 Gibson County Soldier Group Eight RAZ GASCAL ALFORD— (1) Private Co. G. Inf.; born Julv 27, 1S91. in 6th Dist., Gibson County; son of Jim Thom- as and Mollie Belle Alford; entered service July 25, 'IS; Camp Gordon till Nov. 25, '18; wife. Rooney Garrison Alford; child, Vir- ginia. MARVIN ALFORD— (2) Private IIS Inf., 30 Div.; born in Gibson County; son of Jas. T. and Mollie Carlton Alford; served from Sept. 10, 191S, to Apr., 1919; Camp Sevier; husband of Florence Shull Alford; one child, Roger Bryant Al- t'. i, I CARLOS KING— (11) Private Co. C 45 Inf. 9 Div.; born Oct. 2. 1893 Gibson Co.; son of George and Fes- sona Crowell King; entered service July 5. 191S; served Camp Sheridan; mustered out Camp Greenleaf Chattanooga, Dec. 30, '18. DANIEL E. MEADOWS— (12) Private 247 Prisoners of War Escort Co. Inf.; born Dec. 17, 1891, Dawson Springs, Ky. ; son of J. W. and Sarah English Mead- ows; served froiar July 25, 1918 to Oct 20, 1919; more than a year overseas; mustered out Camp Gordon. 2 pi ERNEST V. BATTLE— (3) Private Co. 1, 117 Inf., 30 Div.; born Aug. 16, 1892. Gibson Co.; son of John and Mary E. Battle; served from Oct. 6, 1917, to Apr. 13, 1919; wounded Oct. IS, 191S, Premont; served Bellicourt, Busigny, Vaux-Andigny, etc. LONNIE E. COOPER— (4) Private Co. C, 117 Inf., 30 Div.; born Gibson Co. Nov. 26, 1S95; son of Sen. and W. F. Cooper; served in France from May 23, '18, to Jan. 1919; in battles St. Quentin. Belli- court, Cambrai, etc.; wounded Bellicourt, Oct. S, '18. WILLIE C. DAVIDSON— (5) Private Co. A, 328 Inf., S2 Div.; born March 14. 1895; son of J. G. and Emma Davidson; entered service Apr. 1, 1918; served overseas; mustered out May 20. 1919. THOMAS GREGORY DAVIS— (6) Private Co. I 26 Inf.; born August 4 1S97. Rutherford, Tenn.; son of A. B. and Belle Bills Davis; entered service Oct. 191S; serv- ed Camp Wadsworth; mustered out Dec hils, Camp Wadsworth, S. C. EARL S. HAMILTON— (7) Sergeant 615 Motor Transport; born Jan. 12. 1S97. in Gibson county; son of Bob and Florence Hamilton; trained at Camp Hill. Va.; promoted three times; mustered out July 7. 1919. CAREY STRATTON HILI (8) S. A. T. C. Union University; son of R. A and Idella Strattom Hill; born September 12. 1899, in Gibson, Tenn.; entered training Oct- 1, 1918; honorably discharged, Dec. ANDREW DONALDSON HUNT— (9) Infantry Adjutant section, Hdq. Co. 157 De- pot Brigade; horn near Trenton, Tenn, 1895; son ,,f Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hunt entered service Oct. 4. '17; promoted June i. 18; served Camps Gordon and McClellan; mustered out Feb. 15, 1919. JOE DAVID HUTCHISON— (10) Storekeeper 1st. CI. U. S. Navy; born Feb. 17, 1890, Dyer; son of D. J. and Nanie. Hut- chinson; entered service March 16, 1911 promoted June 1, 1917; U. S. S. S. C. Penn' and Craven; mustered out N. Y. April 12, 1919; wife, Florence McKelvey; baby, Miss Joe Lynn Hutchinson. JAMES B. WEAVER MEADOWS— (13) Private Co. F. 115 Inf. 29 Div.; born Feb. 3, 1S94; son of J. W. and Sarah E. Meadows; entered service July 25, 1918; served from Sep. 21, 191S, to Mav 11, 1919 overseas; mus- tered out May 30, 1919. ERMON E. MOUNT— (14) Lieutenant Q. M. C; born June 16. 1895. Bradford. Tenn.; son of C. C. and Annie Doland Mount; husband of Polly Scott Mount; enlisted 1917; served Jefferson Bks. and Louisville, Ky.. mustered out Dec., 191S. TAS OLIVER— (15) Private Trench Artillery 306 T. M. B. SI Div.; born Jan. 1. 1892, Dallas, Texas; son of Willie and Tennie Oliver; entered ser- vice Nov. 16, 1917; served overseas; mustered out Apr. 4, 1919. RICHARD HARRY PATRICK— (16) Private Co. M. 118 Inf. 30 Div.; born Feb. 24, 1S96, Verona. Miss.; son of Richard and Arrie Patrick; served overseas from Mav 24, 1917, to March IS, 1919; battles Ypres, Somme, etc; mustered out April 5, 1919. PINKNEY LASELLE PEEL— (17) Sergeant Co. C. 81 Div. M. P.; born Dec. 17. 1893. Gibson Co.; son of Elbert and Tillie Peel; wife and one child; served overseas from Aug. 11. 1918. to June 1, 1919; mustered out June 24, 1919. LOWELL C. RICKMAN— (18) 2nd Lieutenant 371 Inf., 53 Pioneer Inf.; born Feb. 15, 1S95, Rutherford: son of Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Amanda H. Rickman; enter- ed service May 13, 1917; 13 months France, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne; mustered out Sept. 23. 1919, Gordon. LAMAR RICHMOND— (19) Private Co. F. 383 Inf., 96 Div.; born Dec. 19. 1S96. Gibson Co.; son of J. M. and Neelie Richmond; entered srvice Oct. 24, 191S: served Camp Wadsworth. S. C. ; mustered out Dec. 17, 191S. JOHN HOLLIS THOMPSON— (20) Corp. Co. D, 321 Inf. 81 Div.; born Apr. S. 1891. Dyer; son of L. A. and Mattie Phil- lips Thompson; entered service Sept. 23, 1917; served in Meuse-Argonne offensive; mustered put June 2S, 1919. 32 Gibson County Soldier Group Nine RUBARD J. ALLEN— (1) Private Co. B. 10 F. A. 3 Div. ; born Gibson Co. Feb. 16. 1902; son of A. J. and Ma Hi'' E. Allen: entered service Chattanooga, 1917; trained Douglass Arizona; mustered nut Aug. 30. 1919. CHARLES O. McHUGH— (11) Corporal Truck Co. B 105 Inf.: born in Dver, Tenn.. Sept. 23, 1894; son of Pete and Kate ■McHug-h; entered service Aug. 24, 1917; served in France; imustered out at Atlanta, Ga., April 29. 1919. GORDON H. BRAME— (2) 1st Lieut. 142 Inf. 1st Corps. First Army; born Lexington, Okla.. Oct 3, 1S97; son of Robert A. and Mary Cox Brame; entered service Apr. 1, 1917; served Marne, Metz, Cambrai, Champagne, etc.; wounded 3 times; out June 1919; married Clara Wall- ing July 1920; won fourth in Inter-allied Shoot in France. GROVER C. BRATCHER— (3) Co. B. 307 Military Police; born in Crockett Co., April 4, 1SSS; son of W. A. and BctU.- Bratcher; entered service Dec. 8, 1917; serv- ed at Camp Gordon; mustered out March r,. 1919. JAMES WILLIAM BRATCHER— (4) Private Infantry; born in Eaton. Tenn.. 1S97; son of Robert and Emma Bratcher; en- tered service Nov. 7, 1918; husband of Mas Moss Bratcher; served in U. S. A.; mustered out at Camp Wadsworth Pec Is, 191S. EDWARD McHUGH— (12) Private Co. H. 131 Inf.; born August 5, 1892. Dyer, Tenn.; son of Pete and Kate Mc- Hugh; entered service April 27, 1918; served in France; mustered out at Ft. Oglethorpe. (August 7, 1919. JUSTIN G. MAYERS— (13) Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps; born Union City. Tenn.. Jan. 31. 1898; son of Henry and Julia Shackelford Mayers; served Nov. 1, 1916. to Nov. 1920; on Atlantic and Medi- terranean, convoy duty and whipping pris- oners. THOMAS DAYRAL PASCHAL— (14) Corporal Co. G. 18 Inf. 1 Div.; born April 15, 1S9S. Rutherford; son of A. D. and Sallie Wilson Paschal; served from March 1, 1917. In May 6. 192(1; France Is mos.; wounded Cantigny Oct. 1918; mustered out Ft. Mc- pherson. HOWARD D. CANTRELL— (5) Cook. 321 Inf. 81 Div Hilq. Co.; born Fell. 24, 1S96, Smithville, Tenn.; son of S. S. and Mary Smith Cantrell; entered service Oct. 6, 1917; served Argonne; mustered out June 26, 1919, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. CHARLES W. GLASS— (6) Private C and B Unit, 32S 2d Div. Q. M. C; born July 31, 1SS9, Ripley, Tenn.; son o! W. W. and Nannie Campbell Glass; served from June 27. 1917, to Aug IS. 1919; Fiance and Germany; husband of Edna Boone Glass GARRY E. HARRIS— (7) Radio Electrician Destroyer Force; born May 8, 1897. Tunica. Miss.; sun of J. H. and Anna Black Harris; husband of Emma Tuttle. father of Ann E. Harris; served frorra April 9, 1917, to July 2, 1919; promoted 4 times. JOHN B. HOWSE— (8) Private Co. C. 13 Reg. U. S. Marine Corps A. E. F; born May 20. 1S97. Trenton; son of G. R. and Elizabeth Johnston Howse; serv- ed from April, 191S. to June 1919; served at Brest, France, guarding ships. RAY BARNETT JACKSON— (9) Finance Division Army Transport Service; born in Milan. Tenn.; son of Mi-, and Mis. J. P.. Jackson, entered service 'let. 24. 1918; served 104 Broad St. New York; mustered out Camp Taylor, Ky., March 5, 1919. TURNEY C. McCULLOUGH— (10) Private Co. E 45 Inf.. 9 Div.; born 1S92 in Dyer county; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCuIlough; entered service July 5. 1918; served in Camps Sheridan, Ala., and Gor- don, Ga.; mustered out May 29. 1919. DR. DeWITT SMITH— (15) Captain Med. Corps. Base Hospital 26; born July 2, 1SSS. Stokes, Tenn.; son of John W. and Emily Combs Smith; served from Dec. 3. 1917, to April 22, 1919; Red Cross Hospital 10(1. Chateau-Thierry; wife. Hazel Dean; child, DeWitt, Jr. JESSE D. SMITH— (16) 138 Inf. 35 Div., born March 11. 1887. near Yorkville; son of W. N. and Martha J. Smith; entered service Aug 5, 1917; served 12 months overseas; on nine battle fronts: wounded Argonne Sept. 26, 1918; mustered out 1919. BATES THORNTON— (17) 1st CI. Private 117 Inf. 30 Div; born Jan. 3. 1892, Dyer. Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Thornton; entered service Oct. 4, 1917; served Belgium and France; mustered out at Chattanooga, April 13, 1919. JAMES A. WHARTON— (18) Private 89 Inf. S3 Div. overseas with 57 Pio- neer; born Dec. 5, 1896. in McNairy Co.; son of John J. and Ollie Barnes Wharton; served A. E. F. from Oct. 7. 191S, to Feb. 19. 1919; mustered out Ft. Oglethorpe, Mch. 10, 191S. EATHER B. WOODSON— (19) Chief Quartermaster 1". S. Navy; entered service Feb. 19U9; born 1893. GUY WORD— (20) Entered service Sept. 1, 1917; trained at Knoxville Mechanical Dept.; trans. Lytle, Ga,. Nov. 1. 1917; honorable discharge Dec. 25, 1917; born Gibson Co.. July 29, 1x97: son of Alex ami Millie Cannon Word; husband of Louise Lassiter. MiraiuMaiffaiYuWWlfl^ W^^(J|<^B84^l^l^(J8 Inf., 9 Div.; born Oct. 25, 1892, Brazil, Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mrs. C, T. Bradshaw; served camps Sheridan, Ala., and Gordon, Ga. ; mustered out July 5, 1918. J. H. FREEMAN— (11) Served in U. S. Armv 14 months; entered service Sept. 5, 1918; 57 Pioneer Inf., ar- rived Brest. France, Oct. 7, 191S; served on Prisoners War Escort France and Germany; mustered out November. 1919. JAMES B. FUQUA— (12) R. R. Engineers; born May 12, 1894. in Treze- vant, Tenn.; entered service June 27 1918; promo! !d to dercear.t July 11. 191S; served in France; mustered out Mitchell Field, L. I., New York. July 24, 1919. JAMES PRESTON HESS— (13) Sergeant 307 M. P.. 82 Div.; born Sept. 29, 1894, Humboldt; son of Walter Scott and Mattie Preston Hess; entered service Oct. 6. 1917. served St. Mihiel and Argonne; mus- tered out July 28. 1919. Ft. Oglethorpe. JENNINGS BRYAN HUNDLEY— (14) 1st Class Fireman U. S. Navy; born Dec. 5, 1S97, Dyer Co.; son of Jim and Bettie Hund- ley; married; entered service April IS. 1917, Nashville; trained at Norfolk, Va.; muster- ed out Sept. 4, 1919. STEPHEN ALTON O'DANIEL— (15) Sergeant Hq. Co. 119 Inf., 30 Div.; born Oct. 22, 1S93, Obion Co.. Tenn; son of John Arch and Hallie O'Daniel; served from June 24, 1917, to April 16, 1919: Voormezelle, Belli- court, Busigny, Premont. etc.; married. CLAUDE L. OVERALL— (16) Corporal 481 M. T. C. and Q. M. C. ; born May 24, 1*92. Yorkville; son of J. D. and I. E. Overall; entered service Dec 14, 1917, Memphis; served Camps Custer. Meigs, Merritt; mustered out June 10, 1919. ELMER G. POUNDS— (17) Private Co. L. 45 Inf.. 9 Div.; born Jan. 3, 1895. Idlewild; son of W. E. and Mattie Thetford Pounds; entered service July 5, 1918; served Camps Sheridan and Greenville, mustered out Camp Taylor, Jan. 7, 1919. GRAVES DEAN CAIN— (8) Pharmacists Mate 1st Class Mine Force. Mine Squadron One; born Bradford, Aug. 15, 1894; son of J. T.. Jr., and Clara Luker Cain: husband of Lucile Pearce Cain; serv- ed Orkney Islands Coast Norway; mustered out April 7, 1919. ROY EMMETT CAWTHON— (9) Private Q. M. C. transferred to Med. Corps born Feb. 14. 18SS, Gibson Co.: son of E. W. and Callie Cawthon; entered service Dec. 13, 1917, Trenton; served overseas; sailed from' Italy. April, 1919; mustered out May 5, 1919. J. R. THWEATT— (18) 2nd Lieutenant Heavv Field Artillery. 82 Div., later with 31 Div.; born Dec. 19, 1S90. Humboldt; son of J. J. and Cora Fox Thwiatt; served from Oct. 6. 1917, to Jan. 21. 1919; trained at Saumur, French Art. School. JOHN MULHERIN ZARECOR— (19) 1st C. Private M. P., 82 Div.; born May 3. 18S8, Gibson Co : son of G. O. and Evelyn Zarecor; served from Oct. 5. 1917, to May 27. 1919; was in St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne battles. LEROY COWAN— (10) Corporal 537 M. S. T.. Q. M. C ; born Gib- son Co., July 7, 1891: son of W. F. and S. L. Cowan; entered service June 30, 191S, Tren- ton: served overseas; mustered out July 10, 1919. MERCER OCTAVIUS ZARECOR— (20) Chief Q. M. U. S. Navy; born Feb. 17, 1891, Newbern; son of G. O. and Evelyn Zarecor; entered service Aug. 21, 1917; served Puget Sound. Naval Training Seattle; mustered out Jan. 14, 1919. tUSSHlfSi. 38 Gibson County Soldier Group Twelve JESSE VANCE AKIN— (1) Private Co. B, 45 Inf.. 9 Div.; Lorn Jan. 14. 1S92. in Bradford, Tenn; son of N. L. and W. T. Akin, served at Camps Sheridan and Gordon; mustered out Feb. 17. 1918. SAMUEL FRANKLIN B1GHAM— (11) Private Med. Enlisted Reserve Corps; born Dec. is. 1895, Milan; son of W. H and Jen- nie J. Bigham; entered service Dee. 19, 1917. served overseas; mustered out Apr, .">, 1919. JOHN CRAWFORD ANDERSON— (2) Private Co. G. 117 Inf. 30 Div.; born Jan. 6. 1888; son of S. H. and H. T. Anderson; en- tered service in Trenton; served overseas; mustered out July 10, 1919. T. BAILEY— (3) Private Co. A. 117 Inf., 30 Div.; born 25, 1888, Gibson Co.; son of J. F. and A Bailey; entered service Oct. 4, 1917; ed overseas 1 battles; mustered out 1919. April vizzie serv- April WILLIAM LESLIE BODKIN— (12) Sergeant Co. C 4th Training- Infantry; born <>rt. 10, 1895. Milan; son of G. L. and Martha Bodkin; entered service May 27. 1918; serv- ed ('amps Pike and Sheivnan; mustered nut Dei-. 10, 191S. ROBERT C. BAILEY— (13) Private Infantry; bom April 27. 1897. Gibson county; son of Robt. C. and Allene Bailey; entered service Sept. 25. 1918; served over- seas; mustered out Jan. 15, 1919. BERNAL O. BODKIN— (4) 2nd Lieutenant y. M. C. ; born Feb. 10. 1S03. in Gibson county; son of E. E. and Lundie L. Bodkin; entered service June 27, 191S; served on U. S. S. Superbo; mustered out at Camp Lee. LESTER HOBART BODKIN— (5) 1st C. Private, Co. A 28 Inf., First Div.; born in Gibson county Dec. 27, 1S96; son of Emerson E and Lundie Bodkin; entered service June 27, 191S; served overseas; mus- tered out at Louisville, Nov., 1919. WILLIS ELMO BIXLER— (6) Private 32s Machine Gun, 81 Div.; born Hickman. Ky., Jan. 7, 1S91: son of J. T. and L. E. Bixler; entered service Oct. 11. 1917; served in Camps Gordon and Jackson; hon- oialle discharge Nov. 5, 1917. VIRGIL LEE BARR— (7) Private Co A.. S A. T. C. V. of Tenn.; born June 17. 1896. Dyer; son of W. G. and Sue Barr; entered service Aug. 31. 191S; served Knoxville, Camps J. E. Johnston. Dodge and Pike; mustered out March 28, 1919 LEROY BABB— (8) Private Infantry; born Dec. 23. 1892, Gibson Co ; son of Jim and Mahalie Babb; entered service July 25, 1918; served overseas. 3 tat- tles; mustered out August, 1919. WILLIAM A. BASS— (9) 1st Lieutenant Co. D. 345 Inf., 87 Div.; torn in Humboldt, July 6, 1SSS; son of Mrs N. E. Bass ;enteied service Jan. 5. 191S; served Meuse-Argonne; mustered out July 14. 1919. ROY LAFAYETTE BRYANT— (10) 2nd Lieutenant Infantry; lorn Milan. April 11. 1896; son of Junes and Ida Mai Bryant; enteied service June 23. 191S; served Camp Gordon; mustered out Dec. 2. 191S. COY CALLIS BARRON— (14) Private S. A. T. O; born Feb. 6, 1S9S. Gibson Co.; son of J. P. and Mollie C. Barron; en- tered service Oct. 1. 191S; mustered out Dec. 10. 1918. CLYDE ELBERT BARRETT— (15) Sergeant Co. Hq. 42 Reg. 76 Div.; born Aug. 10, 1S9S. Cherokee. Ala.; son of T. C. and Willie Barrett; entered service April 12, 1917; trained at Fort Douglass. Utah; mus- lered out April IS, 1919. CARL CUNNINGHAM— (16) Private Co C, 326 Inf. 82 Div.; born March 14. 1895, Dyer; son of W. H. and M. E. Cun- ningham; entered service Sept. IS. 1917; served Camps Wheeler and Gordon; mus- tered out Dec. 7, 1918. JAMES THOMAS CANADA— (17) 1st CI. Private 57 Pioneer Inf.; born Nov. 1">. 1896, Gibson Co.; son of J. A and Ollie Can- ada; .-nteied service Sept. 5. 191S; served Camp Wadsworth and overseas; mustered out Oct. 1. 1919. JACK BROOKS CLAY— (18) Private 306 Trench Mortar; born Trezevant, (Tenn.; Jan. 4. 1SS9; son of Joe T. and Lucy Hillsman Clay, entered service April 21, 1918; served Camn Jackson; honorably dis- charged July 4, 1918. FRED CRISWELL— (19) First (.'lass Musician. Hq Co. 317 F. A. Band 8' Div.; lorn Mav 24. 1S82; Milan; son of W. C. and Satah E. Taylor Criswell; en- ered service Feb. 14. 1918; served overseas; mustered out June 16, 1919. JOHN BELL CUMMINGS— (20) Private Co E. 61 Inf. 5 Div.; born Dec. 26. 1S92. I'nion City: son of P. J. and Florence Cummings; entered service Sept. 7. 1917; served St. Mihiel. Argonne; gassed Oct. 12, 1918; musteted out Feb. 4, 1919. JiilEgiffglimT^liTSiJ^^ 41 Gibson County Soldier Group Thirteen PAUL DAVIS CHAPMAN— (1) Private Co. D. IS Inf. 1st Div. ; born Dec. 13. 1SS9, Milan; son of Oliver and Elizabeth Chapman: entered service July 25, 1918; served Argnnne and Sedan battles; muster- ed out Sept. 24, 1919. GORDON BYRON CARLTON— (2) Fireman 3rd Class Navy; born Dec. 16, 1894. Dyer; son of Jno. T. and Lula B. Carlton; entered service May 22. 1918, Transport ser- vice; promoted to Chief Yeoman; mustered out Feb. 15. 1919. HENRY M. DICKEY— (11) 2nd Lieutenant Co. 26, 157 D. B. ; born Dec. 10, 1892. Shelby Co.; son of Emmett and Anna E. Dickey; served at Camp Gordon, Ga.; mustered out Jan. 21, 1919. SHIRLEY LEE DRAPER— (12) Seaman 1*. S. Navy; born Feb. 20. 1897 Gib- son Co.; son of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Draper; entered service at Nashville. June 2, 1918, served on U. S. Sub-chaser 306 Pacific fleet: released from active service April 23, 1919. BEN EDWIN CLEMENT— (3) Pilot Aviation (Army); born Sept. 6. 1891. Humboldt; son of W. A. and Lillian Smith Cle.rent; trained S. M. A. U. Texas, Aus- tin. Texas, and Camp Dick, Dallas, Texas. JESSE WRIGHT CLEMENT— (4) Private Co. K 45 Inf.. 9 Div.; born April 22, 1896. Humboldt: son of W. A and Lillian Clement; entered service July 5. 1918; served Camps Sheridan and Taylor; mustered out Feb. 22. 1919. JAMES WALTER CANTRELL— (5) Private Co. H Air service; born April 12. 1S96, Gibson; son of Chas. and Fannie Cant- rell; entered service March 8, 1918; served at Ellington and Kelly Fields; mustered out March 12. 1919. SAM R. DENNEY— (6) Private Co. A., S. A. T. C; born June 25. 1898. Lavinia, Terra.; son of Jas T. and Mat- tie Rogers Denney; entered training at U. of Tenn., Oct. 1. 1918; mustered out Dec. 1918. GEORGE H. DICKEY— (7) Regt. Sergeant Major Co. A, 51 Railroad Engineers 81 Div.; born Jan. _ 22. 1891. Car- roll. Tenn.; son of Mr. and" Mrs. W. T. Dickey; served from April 2, 1918, to Feb. 2, 1920; overseas June 20, 191S. WILLIAM DUKE DIFFEE— (8) Private Evacuation Hospital No. 13 Med. Corps; born Sept. 15, 189s. Jackson; son of W. A. and Lula R. Diffee; entered service April 9, 191S; served overseas; mustered out Aug. 1, 1919. EMERSON ETHR1DGE JETTON— (13) Sergeant Co. A, 117 Inf. 30th Div.: born Oct. .".. 1892, Rutherford, Tenn.; son of K. E. and Mary L. Jetton; entered service Oct 4, 1917: sailed May 11. 1918; served Ypyes, Belgium, Hindenburg Line. Bellicourt. Nauroy. St. Quentin, France; mustered out April 13. 1919. WALTER SCOTT DITMORE— (14) Chief Quarter Master, U. S. Navy; born Sept. 25. 1892. Gibson Co.; son of (the latei J. T. and Mary S. Ditmore; entered service Nov. 16, 1910; served on II. S. S. Canadaigna Mine layer; mustered out Nov. 1919; re- enlisted March 17. 1920. GROVER W. DUNCAN— (IS) Private Med Corps 30 Div.; born Feb. 12. 18S9, Tenn.: son of W. R. and Sallie Dun- can; entered service April 27, 191S; served in France: mustered out May 23, 1919. BEN GREGORY DENNEY— (16) 2nd Lieutenant Co. C. 307 Am. Train F. A. 82 Div.; born Sept. 22. 1891, Carroll Co.; son of Jas. T. and Emma J. Denney; entered service Dec. 8, 1917; served Camps Gordon. Johnston, Alexander, etc.; mustered out March 17, 1919. FERMAN J. DICKEY— (17) 1st CI. Private Co. D. 323 Inf. 81 Div.; born April 9, 1893, Milan; son of W. T. and Kate Dickey; entered service Oct 6, 1917; served 16 months overseas; mustered out Oct. 19. 1919. WILLIE THOMAS EDWARDS— (18) Private 62 I Co.. 1SS Inf. S4 Div.; born Julv 20. 1897. Newbern; son of S. T. and Flora Edwards; entered service Trenton, Oct. 24, 1918; served at Camp Wadsworth. JAMES L. DUNAHOO— (9) Cook Co. G. 324 Inf. SI Div.; born in Dyer Co.. 1894; son of R. L. and Mattie Boyd Dunahoo; entered service Oct. 5, 1917; serv- ed in Meuse-Argonne and Alsace Lorraine; mustered out July 25, 1919. JACOB EUGENE DAVIDSON— (10) Private Troop A. Fourth Cavalry; born Apr. 11, 1894. Dyer; son of Jacob R' and Callie Davidson; served at Jefferson Bks. and Hawaii; mustered out March 19, 1919. JAMES WESLEY EDMUNDSON— (19) Private 34 Inf.. 7 Div.: born Aug. 3. 1894, Rutherford; son of Bill and Stella Edmund- son; entered service July 1918; served 9 months overseas; wounded by accident; mustered out July 5, 1919. NEVIL L. EDMUNDSON— (20) Private Co. F 5 Inf.. 82 Div.; born March 29, 1S96, Gibson Co.; son of William and Stella Edmundson; entered service June 27, 1918; served one year overseas; mustered out Nov. 14, 1919. E^iffaga^iffTi[ffwrirff^itr»^ mmm~i?Wimm\itmfmmmimimMmm! 42 Gibson County Soldier Group Fourteen EDDIE EARLY BALENTINE— (1) 1st. C. Private 105 Co. 117 Ambulance Corps 30 Div. ; born Feb. 2. 1895. Dyer; son of Jess.- Buel and Beulah B. Balentine; enter- ed service Sept. 22, 1917; served overseas; mustered out April 16. 1919. CURTIS JOHNSON GRAVETTE— (11) Private Co. D. 151 Inf. 3S Div.; born Feb. 2, 1897, Gibson Tenn. ; son of C. J. and Bet- tie Gravette; entered service Aug. 6, 191$, Trenton; served overseas S months; mus- tered out June 10, 1919. CLARENCE BECTON— (2) 1st C. Private; born Oct. 16, 1S93; son of Mr and Mrs. L. F. Becton; entered service Sept. 6. 1918; served at Camp Win. lei'. Ga . and 6 months in France; mustered out May 27, 1919. ERBY FULTON BROWN— (3) Private Co. I Squad 5 Inf.. 62 Div.; born Feb. 22, 1897. Lincoln. Tenn.; son of S. H. and Ella Brown; entered service Oct. 24, 1918; served at Camp Wadsworth, S. C; mustered out Dec. 15, 191S. BADEN CARTER— (4) Co C, - Machine Gun Btn.; born Dec. 26. 1900 in Weakley Co.; entered service April 3, 1917; served overseas; mustered out Camp Taylor. Apriil 1919; son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carter. GUY L. CULP— (5) 1st C. Private Co. F. Inf. 83 Div.; born Aug. 23. 1885, Perry Co'. ; son of H. H. and Molly Culp; husband of Jacie Lee Gulp; served overseas; mustered out Sept. 5, 1919. DR. VIRGIL MALCOLM FIELDS— (6) 1st Lieutenant Dental Corps; born Jan. 9, 1890, Gibson Co.; sun of James E. and Alice Fields; served at Camp Green Leaf and Ft. Oglethorpe; mustered out Jan. 28, 1919. EARL FIELDS— (7) Corpora] 25 Co. 157 D. B. Inf.; born July 17, 1894. Milan, Tenn.; son of J. E. and Alice Fields; entered service June 2::. 1918, Tren- on; served at Camps Gordon and Shelby; mustered out Dec. 18, 191S. WALTER H. FLOWERS— (8) Private Co. G, 329 Inf. 83 Div.; born May 17, 1891, Gibson Co.; son of S. A. and Dora Flowers; entered service June 26. 1918, Tren- ton; served 7 mo-nths in France; mustered out April 24, 1919. HENRY W. GRADY— (12) Private Med. Corps; born Sept. 3. 1S94. Brazil Tenn.; son of John S. and Maggie Grady; entered service July 25, 191S, Trenton; serv- ed at Camp Gordon. IRBY J. GRADY— (13) Private; Artillery; born Nov. 2:.. 1x92. Brazil, Tenn.; son of John S. and Maggie Grady; elltel e.l Sel \ iee June 2i. 191X; -el \ ed al Camp Gordon. OTIS CLARENCE GIBSON— (14) Private Co. F 3S3 Inf.; born Dec. 2. 1896, Crockett Co.; son of J. F. and Adena Gib- son; entered service Oct. 21. 1918; served at Camp Wadsworth, S. C; mustered out Dec. 17, 1918. WATT GORDON— (15) Private Co. C, Inf.; burn March 24, 1S96. Gibson Co.; son of W. G. and Sallie Gordon; served Camp Wadsworth. S. C and one year overseas; mustered out Oct., 1919. GUY M. GORDON— (16) Private 35 D. B. I Replacement: born March 24, 1S94. Gibson Co.; son of W. G. and Sallie F. Gordon; entered service July 191S; transferred to 23 Inf.. 2 Div.; served Argonne; mustered out June 22, 1919. EDMOND JOSEPH GLENN— (17) Private Ib|. Co. 117 Inf. M. G. Trench Mor- tar 30 Div., born Aug. 19. 1894; Humboldt; son of W. J. and Matilda O'Connor Glenn; entered service Sept. 22. 1917; served Hin- denburg Line. Rstress. l'remont, etc.; mus- tered out April 17, 1919. RAMOND JOSEPH GLENN— (18) Corporal Co. G., 155 Inf., 39 Div.; born Hum- boldt; son of W. J. and M. J. Glenn; en- tered service May 27. 1918, Louisville; 11 months, A. E. F. ; put in charge Bks. No. 1 Saint Nazaire France; mustered out Aug. 1. 1919. ALBF«T HERMOND FLOWERS— (9) Private Co. G. 329 Inf. S3 Div.; born Aug. x. 1893, Gibson Co.; son of S. A. and Dora Flowers; entered service June 27. 1918 Camp Gordon. Ga.; served there until mustered cait, March 15. 1919. JESSE EDWARD HOCKADAY— (19) Private Co. A 7 Inf.. 3 Div.; born Sept. 24. 1SS9. Trenton: son of E. E. and Nannie Hockaday; entered service Julv 25. mix served 9 months overseas; mustered out June 14. 1919. EDMON FLOWERS— (10) Private Co. M 325 Inf. S2 Div.; born Oct. IS, 1S87, Kenton; son of Edmon R., and Susan Marguerite Flowers; entered service Nov. 16. 1917. Trenton; served Camp Gordon, Ga. ; mustered out April 2, 191S. NOODY HARDAWAY— (20) Private Unassigned; born Jan. 14. 1x97 Tren- ton; son of R. S. and Nora Hardaway; en- tered service Aug. 3. 191S, Trenton; served Knoxville and Camp Forrest; discharged Jan. 7, 1919 43 Gibson County Soldier Group Fifteen CHAS. ATKINS BOONE— (1) Corporal 117 Inf.; born Aug. 21, 1S94, Brad- ford; son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Boone; en- tered service Sept. 22, 1917; promoted Oel 20, 191S; served in France and Belgium; mustered out April 15, 1919. Ft. Oglethorpe. JIM J. HAMM— (11) Private Co. D., 114 Light Field Art. 30 Div.; born May 30, 1S92, Gibson Co ; son of H. J. and Nancy Hamm; entered service June 5. 1917; served St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Woevre; mustered out Apr. 7, 1919. MOODY H. GROVES— (2) Sergeant Am. Train 2 Div.; born May 27. 191S Trenton; son of Alfred T. and Jennie Gro- ves; served from May 17. 1917, to Aug. 15, 1919; Chateau Thierry. Soissons. St. Mihiel. etc.; mustered out Caimp Gordon, married. HARRY F. HARDAWAY— (3) Private Co. D Inf.. 30 Div.; born Feb. 28, 1S92. Trenton; son of R. S. and Nora Hard- away; entered service June 27, 1918; trained Camp Gordon, LeMans and St. Nazaire, France; mustered out April 21, 1919. JUDGE VICTOR H. HOLMES— (4) Major 117 Inf.; served in 10 Pa. Reg. 1898, Philippines; 2 Medals for bravery; 6 months Mexican border. 1916-'17; re-entered service Aug. 1917; served Greenville, S. C. : muster- ed out Feb. 1918, ill health; born Yorkville, Tenn., June 10. 1S79; son of Abner and Elea- nor Holmes; Judge in Chancery Court. WILLIAM C. HAMM— (12) Private Evacuation Hospital 36; born Feb. 7. ls:«i. Henderson Co.; son of Hiram J. Hamm; entered service Sept. 6. 1918; served S months overseas; mustered out July 24. 1919. CHARLEY HAMM— (13) Private Co. M 45 Div.; born in Gibson Co.; son of Hiram and Nannie Hamm; entered servire June 14, 191S, Corinth, Miss.; served Camps Shelby. Miss., and Sheridan, Ala.; mustered out Nov. 1918. WILLIAM CLYDE HALL— (14) Corporal Co. B 317 Machine Gun. 81 Div.; born June 1, 1S94. Gibson Co.; son of John Henry and Elizabeth Adeline Hall; served from Oct. 3. 1917, to July 1, 1919, Vosges front and Meuse-Argonne. WILLIAM H. HOWSE— (5) Sergeant 14 Co. Motor Mechanics 3 Reg.; born Sept. 6. 1893. Dyer; son of Jas. A. ai d Vitula Hutchinson Howse; entered service Dec. 7, 1917; discharged acct. Dependents May 25, 191S; wife. Verdra Hume House; children, Rachel, and twins, Evin W. and "William H. Howse. DR. MAURICE STONE HOWARD— (6) Surgical Asst. Med Corps Unassigned; born Jan. 3, 1893. Pryors. Ky.; son of W. H. and A. Harris Howard; entered service July 31, 1917; served Jefferson Bks.. Greenleaf, Ga., Camp Hill; mustered out Jan. 6, 1919. JAMES CHARLES HARRISON— (7) Private trained 37 Co. 10 Batt. Syracuse. N. T., and 71 Engineers Wash. Bks.; born Sept. 27. 1895, Milan; son of W. G. and Ella Stone Harrison; entered service Aug. 1, 191S; mustered out Jan. 2, 1919. JAMES BUCHANAN HAYES— (8) Private 36 Co. Inf., 157 D. B. trans. Hq. Co. 161 Inf., etc.; boi n Nov. 16. 1S90. Cannon Co.; son of J. A. and Frances J. Haves; entered service July 25. 1918; served 9 months over- seas; mustered out June 19, 1919. BEN HARVEY HARDAWAY— (9) Private 26 Co. 157 D. B. Inf.; born Jan 13, 1S8S, Brazil, Tenn.; son of J. W. and Bettie Hardaway; entered service June 27, 1918, Trenton; served Camps Gordon and Wheel- er; mustered out Dec. 8, 191S. DAVID LEON JONES— (15) Private Co. I Pioneer Inf. 62 Div.; born June 24. 1S96, Gadsden. Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Presley C. Jones; entered service Nov 1918. Trenton; served Cairrtp Wadsworth. S. C. ALBERT PHILIP JONES— (16) 1st Class Baker Navy; born Dec. 11, 1893. Yorkville; son of Bert and Elizabeth Jones- entered service May S, 1917; was in three submarine battles; mustered out Sept. 1920. HERBERT LEE JONES— (17) Assistant Drill Master 36 Co. U. S. Army; born in Obion. Tenn.; son of Frank and Bettie Jones; entered service Julv 5, 1918. Trenton; served Camp Gordon; mustered out Feb. 1919. WILLIAM BENJAMIN JORDAN— (18) Private 36 Co. Inf. 9 Tr. Btn.; born Dec. 8. L894, Milan; son of W. B. and Alice Foley Jordan; entered service July 25. 1918; served Camps Gordon and McClellan; mustered out Feb. 28. 1919. DR. JOHN JACKSON— (19) 1st Lieutenant Med. Corps; born May 22. 1*86, Huntington; son of Dr. J. A. and Emily Hall Jackson; entered service Sept. 12. 191S; served Camp McClellan, Ala.; wife and one child; mustered out Feb. IS, 1919. WILLIAM P. HARDAWAY— (10) Private Unassigned; born May 21. 1887, Trenton; son of R. S. and Nora Hardawav; (married; entered service Nov. 16, 1917; serv- ed Camps Gordon and Jackson; mustered out Jan. 15, 1918. FULLER T. JACKSON— (20) Private Co. K 43 Inf.; born Jan. 19, 1S92, Kenton. Gibson Co.; son of T. M and Lou H. Jackson; entered service July 5. 1918, Trenton; served Camp Sheridan, Ala.; mus- tered out March, 8, 1919. I j ^mmmmMgiss?5^iMi'^i»i^a& 44 Gibson County Soldier Group Sixteen JOHN B. KING— (1) Private Merchant Marine; born April 19. 1897! Giibson Co., Tenn.; entered service Aug IT 191S. Boston. Mass.; sailed for o\.-i- seas Nov. 17, 1918; arrived in America Jan. 1919; married. PAUL G. KOELZ— (2) Sergeant Baking- Co. 9 Reg. Q. M C. 1st and Sth Di" ; born Oct. 6. 1S94. Milan; son of A bert and Pauline Koelz; entered service July IS, 1917, Jefferson Bks.; sailed overseas Nov 1, 1917; mustered out m L . S. June n. 1919. MACK KEATON— (3) Private Inf.; born Sept. 15 1887, in Atwood Tenn ; son of J. A. and Mary A. Keaton, husband of Bertha Keaton; entered service July 5 1918; served Camps Cordon and Mc- Clellan; mustered out Nov. 191S. THOMAS HIRAM KEATON-(4) Private Co. A 313 Signal Btn. Signal Corps born March 13. 1891, Dyer; son of Mr. and Mrs D W. Keaton; entered service May 31 1917 Memphis; overseas Aug. 1918; serv- ed in France; .mustered out July 1919. JOHN SHIRLEY KEATON— (5) Sst Aviation and Med. Corps; Hip Med. Del.; bom Aug. 21, 1893. Dyer; son of Mr and Mrs. I). W. Keaton; married, one child entered service Dec. 1917, Memphis; served Austin, Tex., and Oglethorpe; mus- tered out Sept. 1919. THOMAS FRANK LASATER— (6) Corporal Inf. and Q. M. C. 159 and 30 Reg. Hi and 3 Divisions; born July 7. 1895, Ruther- ford: son of D. F. and Minnie Lasater; served from Sept. 22, 1917. to Sept. 12, 1919. Aisne. Meuse-Argonne. St. Mihiel. JOHN LEWIS— (7) Corporal Bat. D. 114 F. Art.; born Sept 13, 1S93 Dyer; son of A. A. and Surry Lewis; entered service July 25. 1917; served St Mihiel Argonne Woevre Plains; mustered out May 1919. Ft. Oglethorpe. J. N. LEWIS— (8) Coxswain U. S. Navy; born July 11. 1899. Humboldt; son of Sam C and Velma Hollo- way Lewis; entered service June 6, 1917; 13 months foreign service; Brest. France, sal- vage duty; mustered out July 17, 1920. W. R. MATHIS— (9) Yeoman 3rd. CI. Navy; born Feb is. 1S99. Humboldt; son of Robert L. and Martha K. Hamilton Mathis; entered service May 27. 1919; served Great Lakes. 111.; mustered out Nov. 15, 1919. HARRY MAXWELL LANE— (10) Corporal 35 Co. 157 D. B. Inf.; born March 27. 1S94, Brazil. Tenn.; son of A. H. and Kate Lane; entered service July 25. 1918. Trenton; served Camps Gordon and Mc- Clellan; mustered out Dec. 20, 191S. JOHN HARTSFIELD LANE— (11) Sergeant 157 D. B. Inf.; born May 29. 1890. Brazil. Tenn.; son of A. H. and Kate Lane; entered service July 25, 191S; Camp Cordon, Ga ; sailed Sept. 14. 1918; ■•■•turned Dec. 24. 1918; mustered out Jan. IN, 1919. ARCHIE B. McCALEB— (12) Private Co. I. Inf.. 02 Div.; born June 2S, 1895, Eaton; son of Jim and Hattie McCaleb; entered service Oct. 24. 191s. Trenton; serv- ed Camp Wadsworth, S. C.; mustered out Dec. 15. 1918. ELBERT M. McGEE— (13) Private Co. I US Inf., 3i> Div.; born Jan. 15, 189S, Humboldt; son of James and Frances Reynolds McGee; wife; entered service May 12. 1917; four battles; wounded near Metz; mustered out Jan. 23. 1919. BERNICE McCASLIN— (14) 1st. CI. Private, 36 Co. 157 D. B. ; born Aug. 11. 1S92. Dyer; son of J. A. and Ellen Halli- burton McCaslin; entered service July 25. PUS; served Camp Gordon; mustered out Feb. 4. 1919. WILLIAM EARL McMINN— (15) Captain Co. G 7th Am. Train; formerly Co A 2 ['. S. Cavalry," 7 Div.. Reg Army; born July In. 1893, Trenton; son of John \V. and Parilee Phelan Mi-Minn; enlisted 1913; sail- ed Aug. 191S; wounded Fiance, Jan. 191S; still in service. WILLIAM EARL MONTGOMERY— (16) Private Co. A 45 Inf. 9 Div.; horn Juno 17. 1890, Rutherford; son of H. A. and R. A. Montgomery; entered service July 5. 1918, Trenton; served in Camps Sheridan, Ala., and Gordon. Ga.; mustered out May 28, 1919. HERRON GEORGE MILLS— (17) 2nd. Lieutenant Co. 15 Officers Training ■ 'amp Q. M. C; born Dec. 7, 18S7; son of B. D. and Mollie Pearce Mills; entered ser- vice May 13, 1917. served Ft. Oglethorpe and Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C. ; must- ered out I let. 13, 1917. BOOKER DAVID MILLS— (18) 1st CI. Sergeant; entered service as Orderly I>i Battle Malone's Hosp. Corps, Memphis; lorn Jan. 5, 1892; son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Ii Mills; served Chaumont, etc., France; must. led out April 1919, after 14 months overseas. EMMETT LAWRENCE MIDDLECOFF —(19) Cool, Co. D. 46 Inf., 9 Div.; born March 14. 18S7, Clinton. Mo.; son of Aaron L. and Fannie A. Kizer Middlecoff; entered service July 5. 1918; served Camp Sheridan; muster- ed out July 2u. 1919. RAYMOND MOORE— (20) Corporal Aviation 3 Reg.; born Dec. 26. 1894, in Tenn.; son of W. A. and Ida Moore; served in Camps Green, Hancock and Pike; promoted to Sergeant. 45 Gibson County Soldier Group Seventeen ALLEN B. MOORE— (1) Corporal 306 Supply Train Motor Transpor- tation Corps; born Aug. 25, 1895, Greenfield; son of W. A. and Ida Moore; entered ser- vice April 27. 1918; sailed Aug. 5, 191S; 11 months in France; mustered out June 1, 1919. CECIL SCOTT MOORE— (2) 1st CT. Private Co. A 114 F. A. 30 Div. ; born May 14, 1896, Milan; son of Steven B. and Annie Scott Moore; married; one child; en- tered service June 15, 1917, Memphis; St. Mihiel, Argonne, Woevre; out Apiil 2, 1919. SAMUEL T. McNAIL— (3) Private Co. M. 149 Inf. 38 Div.; born Jan. .".. 1S96, Lavinia; son of R. I,, and Nena Propst McNail; entered service July IS, 191S; served France, Brest, Bourre. etc.; mustered out Sept. 1919. Camp Gordon. WHITNEY J. MORGAN— (4) Sergeant Hq. Co. 119 Inf.; born July 28. 1S96 Gibson, Tenn.; son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Morgan; entered service June 23, 1917; served in Belgium and France; mustered out April 16, 1919. Ft. Oglethorpe. THOMAS HUNTER MILLS— (5) Private 38 Co. 20 Engineers; born Feb. 27, 1895. Medina; son of J. L. and Bettie Howse Mills; entered service Oct. 5, 1917; served 41 Btn. Engineers St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne; mustered out July 3, 1919. YANDELL MITCHELL— (6) 1st CI. Chauffeur Q. M. C; born 1S93; son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mitchell; entered service Aug. 6, 1917. served with A. E. F. mustered out Camp Jackson. S. C, May 13. 1919; married Martha Wade, 1920 GURVIS MITCHELL— (7) Sergeant Co. C 4 Replacement Tr. Center Inf.; born Aug. 4, 1890, Crossland, Ky. ; son of Mrs. T. A. Mitchell; entered service May 27, 1918; served Camp Pike. Ark.; mustered out Dec. 19. 191S. T. ALVA MITCHELL— (8) 2nd Lieutenant Co. K 4, Replacement Tr. Center Inf ; born Sept. 30. 1S92; Manlyville, Tenn.; son of Mrs T. A. Mitchell; entered service May 24, 1918, Benton, Tenn.; served Camps Pike and Funston, Kan.; mustered out Dec. 1918. F. L. MORRIS— (9) Entered service April 1917. Jefferson Bks. ; served Douglass. Ariz.. Yuma. Ariz., Ft. Gibbins. Alaska; returned to Trenton after 6,000 mile trip Nov. 22, 1919; 4 service stripes on sleeve. DR. WILLIAM L. MEDLING— (11) 1st Lieutenant Med. Corps Development Reg.; born Dec. 16, 1877, Dyer; son of W. T. and Julia Richmond Medling; served from Aug. 191S, to Dec. 1, 1918, Camp Sevier; wife was Myrtie Hill; 3 children, William Everett, Mary Evelyn and Paul Hill. ALBERT DANIEL NEWEL— (12) Private Hq. Co. 129 Inf.. 33 Div.; born Dec. 24, 1894, Yorkville; son of Griffin and Julia Newel; entered service June 27, 1918, Tren- ton; sailed Aug. 26, 1918; mustered out June 1, 1919. GENTRY NORTHERN— (13) 1st C. Private Co. D. Machine Gun Btn. 220. 7 Div.; born June 2, 1894; Rutherford; son of P. H. and Viola Northern; entered service May 5. 1918; sailed Aug. 3. 191S; served Laignes, France, etc.; mustered fit Julv 1919. CLARK PUGH NEVIL— (14) Private Infantry; born Aug. 2, 1891, Carrol Co.; son of John J. and Lueinda Nevil; en- tered service May 25, 1918, Batesville. Ark.; trained Camp Pike; mustered out Dec. 191S. AUBRE R. NEEDHAM— (15) 1st C. Private Co. C 307 Am. Train 82 Div.; born July 24, 1893. Rutherford; son of Ben- son and Mary Needham; married; served from Nov. 16. 1917. to May 24. 1919; Mar- bache, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. HENRY BLAKE OLIVER— (16) Sergeant Co. A 114 M. G. Btn. 30 Div.; born Sep. 12. 1893, Gibson Co.; son of John H. and Annie Oliver; married; entered ser- vice Oct. 5, 1917. Trenton; sailed May 10, 1918; served one year in France; out Mav 1919. BETHEL COURTLAND OLIVER— (17) Corporal 40 Co. Balloon Corps; born Aug. 23, 1895, Gibson Co.; son of Robert L. and Donnie M. Oliver; entered service March 9. 1918. Huntington. W. Va. ; trained San Antonio, etc; mustered out Dec. 15, 1918. LLOYD RAYMOND OLIVER— (18) Sergeant Co. B Rep. Inf.; born Julv 2S, 1893, Milan: son of R. L. and D. M. Oliver; entered service May 27. 191S; sailed Aug. 3. 191S; served in France in 347 Automatic Rep.; mustered out July 19, 1919. JIM McKLESKY PHILLIPS— (19) Sergeant Bugler Hq. Det. 306 Engineers. 81 Div.; born Sept. 14. 1895. Dyer; son of Jess and Cara Phillips; entered service Sept. 23. 191S; served Meuse-Argonne; imustered out June 12. 1919. AARON LAND MIDDLECOFF, JR— (10) 1st C. Private Co C 45 Inf.. 9 Div.; born April 25. 1891, Clinton. Mo ; son of A. L. and Fannie A. Kizer Middlecoff; entered service July 5. 191S; served Ft. Thomas. Ky.; and Sheridan, Ala.; mustered out Feb. 22, 1919. LARRY STEWART PIPKIN— (20) Private 5 Co. Engineers; born May 9. 1S9S. Yorkville; son of F. M. and Sibbie Pipkin; married; entered service Aug. 27. 1918, Tren- ton; served Camp Forrest; mustered out Dec. 12, 1919, 8w85Mrtrr8YlfrWrrOT&8t1rrWr78vi^ f?vir I I Gibson County Soldier Group Eighteen THOMAS LUTHER POUNDS— (1) Sergeant Provost Hq. 32s Inf. S2 Div. ; born Feb. S 1888, Idle-wild; son of W. E. and Mattie Thetford Pounds; wife was Ina Tate; 3 children, Harwood, Martha and Roy-; served from March 14. 1918. to March 14. 1919; Mountsect, Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel; wounded Argonne Oct. 28, 1918. HAYS PHELAN— (2) Co. M, 35 Engineers; born in Trenton; son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phelan: entered service June 25, 1917; served overseas; mustered out June 14. 1919, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. JESSE EARL PARKER— (3) Corporal 2nd Replacement Reg.; born March 20, 1897, Gibson; son of J. F. and Jennie Clark Parker; entered service June, 191S; served at Camp Gordon; mustered out Dec. 20, 1918. DANIEL OTHA POPE— (4) Wagoner Co. D 111 Engineers. 36 Div.; born April 6. 1S90. Newbern; son of J. W. and Louella Pope; entered service May 22, 1917, Tulsa. Okla.; sailed July 18, 191S; served St. Mihiel and Argonne; mustered out June IX. 1919. REV. FRED HARRIS PEEPLES— (5) Captain Chaplain Corps; born April 2, 1883, Milan; son of B. F. and Elizabeth Wilkins Peeples; wife and two children; served from April 20, 1918 to Oct. 15, 1919; trans- itu duty Jan. 20, 1919 to Sept. 1919. HARRY WILSON PIPKIN— (6) Sergeant 26 Co. D. B. Inf.; born Feb. 3, 1893. Yorkville; son of F. M. and Sibbie Pipkin; married; one child; entered service June 27, 191S, Trenton; served Camps Gor- don and McClellan; mustered out Dec. 19, 1918. ROY RANKIN REED— (7) Sergeant Co'. E 321 Inf.. 81 Div.; born Feb. 26, 1896, Yorkville; son of Mike and Mollie Reed; sailed July 31, 191S; served Meuse- Argonne; mustered out June 2S, 1919. JAMES DANIEL REAGOR— (8) Private Co. K 3S3 Inf.. 96 Div.; born July 6, 1897, Gibson, Tenn; son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert B. Reagor; entered service Nov. 7. 1918; served Camp Wadsworth, S. C. ; mus- I . ■ i . ■< I out Dec. 7, 1918. JOHN H. RICHARDSON— (9) Private 211 Co. Inf., S3 Div.; born March 10, 1891. Gibson Co.; son of W. M. and Lucy Richardson; entered service July 25. 191*; sailed Sept. 14. 1918; mustered out July 26, L919 JAMES RUSSELL RICHARDSON— (10) Private Co. F 3S4 Inf. 96 Div.; born March ::. 1S94. Gibson i'ii-; son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Richardson; entered service Oct. 24, 1918, Trenton; served at Camp Wadsworth, S. C; mustered out Dec. 16, 191S- EDWIN HALL RAGSDALE— (11) Musician U. S. Navy, Pacific Division; born Jan. 17, 1S9S. Milan; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ragsdale; entered service in Memphis; trained San Diego. Cal. ; eyes in- jured in ship explosion; now in reserves. CASEY JONES RAGSDALE— (12) 2nd Class Musician 317 F. A. 81 Div. ; born Sept. 15, 1891, Milan; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ragsdale; entered service Feb. 7, 1918; sailed Aug. 7, 191S; gassed; mustered out June. 1919. DALTON C. RICE— (13) Private Inf. 31 Div.; born Sept. S. 1SSS, Tenn.; son of J. L. and Mattie Rice; entered ser- vice June 27, 191S: served in U. S. A. and France; mustered out June 3, 1919, Ft. Oglethorpe. CARL W. STEWART— (14) Sergeant Bat. D 114 Light F. A. 30 Div.; born Nov. 11, 1891, Gibson Co.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Stewart; entered ser- vice Aug. 15, 1917; St. Mihiel. Meuse-Ar- gonne. and Woevre; mustered out April 7. 1919 SHERROD PETER OTIS SUMMERS -(15) Private Co. I 152 Inf.; born Nov. 19, 1S90. Dyer; son of J. G. and Laura Summers; entered service Julv 16, 1918. Trenton; sailed Oct. 6. 191S; mustered out May, 1919. ROBERT A. SPELLINGS— (16) Corporal Military Police Art ; born Dec. is. 1888, Milan; entered service April 17. 1917. Camp Jackson; mustered out April 4. 1919. EDWARD STOCKTON— (17) Sergeant Q. M. C. Detachment; born Oct. 11, 1S92, Newbern, Tenn.; son of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Stockton; married; entered ser- vice Dec. 8, 1917, Memphis; served Camp Hill, Va.; mustered out A|>ril 4. 1919. THOMAS C. STOCKTON— (18) Private Base Hospital M. D. ; born Dec. 26, 1S95, Newbern; son of Rev. J. T. and Jamie Pace Stockton; entered service July 25, 1918; served Camp Gordon; mustered out Jan. 1919. K1RBY CROSSER SHEEKS— (19) Cook Co. H. 149 Inf. 38 Div.; born March 29, 1SSS, Gainesville. Tex.; son of Emerson and Theresa Sheeks; served from Aug. 5. 1918, to April 20, 1920; sailed Oct. 2, 191S; served Brest, St. Aulon. etc.. France. GEORGE W. SHACKELTON— (20) Private Co. 4 Engineers Corps 1st Forestry Btn.; born Sept. 26, 1S96, Kenton; son of W. C. and Josie Shackelton; entered service Aug. 29, 191S; served at Camp Forrest; mus- tered out Dec. 24, 1918. ^lyfifo^lrTiffiTar/Wti^^ 47 Gibson County Soldier Group Nineteen SULLIVAN SHARP— (1) Private Co. M 6 Inf.. 5 Div. ; born Oct. 21, 1894, Kenton; son of J. S. and Paralee Sharp; entered service Oct. 3. 1917. Trenton; sailed April 5, 191S; wounded Aug;. 17, 1918; mustered out April 5, 1919. RUBY L. TYSON— (11) Private Co. D 6 Inf.. 5 Uiv.; born Sept. 20, 1S93, Kenton; son of Henry and Catherine Tyson; served from Sept. 22. 1917. to July 30, 1919; sailed April 6, 191S; Amouldue. St. Die, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne. CARL E. SHIVERS— (2) Private Med. Corps; horn April 1. 1S96. Crockett, Tenn.; sun of Richard 1*. and Matilda F. Shivers; entered service July 25. 1918, Trenton; served in Camp Gordon; mustend nut Feb. 23. 1919. FRED EUGENE VAUGHAN— (12) Private Inf.; born Feb. 6. 1893, Yorkville; son of Dr. E. R. and H. J. Vaughan; mar- ried; entered service Sept. 22, 191$. Trenton; served Ft. Thomas, Kv.; mustered out Dec. 11, 1918. JOHN DeWITT SHELTON— (3) Private Inf. Unassigned; born Sept. 26. 1S93, Jackson; son of W. T. and Adele Shelton; entered service Sept. 7, 1918; trained at Camp Greenleaf, Ga. ; mustered out Feb. 11. 1919, Ft. Oglethorpe. WILLIAM ASHLEY WILSON— (13) Corporal Ordnance; born Aug: 2. 1895, Milan; son of William A. and Elizabeth Wilson; entered service June 27, 1918, Trenton; served Camps Gordon and Curtis Bay; mustered out March 1919. EVERETT TAYLOR— (4) Seaman U. S. Navy Destroyer Flotilla; born July 17. 1898, Milan; son of Mrs. Lula Belle Taylor; entered service April 23. 1917, Nash- ville: sailed Sept. 15, 1917; mustered nut Jan. 26. 1919. SYDNEY M. WILSON— (14) 1st CI. Private Co. G 130 Inf., 33 Div.; son of F. E. and Nannie Arnold Wilson; en- tered service May 10, 191S; boat torpedoed; served 6 months, France, 6 months Luxem- burg; mustered out July 1, 1919. ALPHONSO THETFORD— (5) 1st Lieutenant Q. M. C; born Aug. 7. 1886. Bradford; son of W. R. and Cora Hassel! Thetford; entered officers training camp. May 12, 1917; served Camps Oglethorpe. Jackson and Johnston; mustered out Dec. 10 191 8 HORACE LOVE THOMAS— (6) 1st CI. Private Bat. D, 114 F. A.. 30 Div ; born Jan. 26, 1S98, Milan; son of Joe and Nina McAlily Thomas; entered service June 1917; sailed May 26, 1918; St. Mihiel, Ar- gonne. Woevre; mustered out Apr. 1919. FLOYD MOORE THOMPSON— (7) Private Co. B Ordnance Corps; born Jan. 16, 1S94, Huntington, Tenn.; son of Joe A. and Mary E. Thompson; entered service June 27. 1918, Trenton; served Camp Gordon and Curtis Bay, Md.; mustered out April 5, 1919. EARL E. WATERS— (15) 2nd Lieutenant Co. E. 127 Inf.; born June 14. 18S9. Obion Co.: son of C. E. and M. J. Waters; entered service Sept. 8, 1917; serv- ed Ca.mps Gordon. Sevier. Leon Springs, Stanlye, Hancock; mustered out Jan. 1. 1919. A. J. WADLEY— (16) Private 45 M. G. Co. and 45 Inf.. Co. G 9 Div.; born Feb. 12. 1S94. Gibson Co.; son of Joe and Ada Wadley; entered service July ■">. 1918; served Camps Ft. Thomas. Sheridan, Greenleaf; mustered out Dec. 20, 191S. EDWIN ROSS WASHBURN— (17) Conk Co. H 324 Inf. 81 Div.; born Feb. in. 1896. Trenton; son of John S. and Addie Neilson Washburn; served from Oct. 4. 1917. to May 20, 1919; sailed Aug. 5, 1918; St. Die, Meuse-Argonne. I JAMES CLIFFORD THOMPSON— (8) Corporal Co. A Ord. Corps and Inf.; born Aug. 29. 1892, Carroll Co.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tho-mipson; entered service June 27. 1918; served Camp Gordon and Curtis Bay. Md. mustered out March 7, 1919. SAMUEL A. WATSON— (18) Guard 56 Pioneer Inf.. S3 Div.; born Feb. 20. 1897. Gibson Co.; son of Pete and Mat tie Watson; married; entered service Sept. 5. 1918; sailed Sept. 29, 191S; mustered out July 1919. RUFUS CLYDE THOMPSON— (9) Sergeant Rep. Troops to Sep. 15. 1918. then Inf. Central Officers School; born Nov. 13, 1890. Carroll Co.; son of J. A. and M. E. Thompson; wife; entered service May 28, 191S. Camp Pike; mustered out Dec. 7, 1918. DR. CLARENCE BAKER AGNEW TURNER— (10) 1st Lieut. Med. Corps; born May :.. 1881, Ncboville; son of Dr. A. E. and Mary M. Turner; wife and son; entered service Oct. 31, 1918; served Med. Officrs Tr. Camp Greenleaf; to reserye Corps Dec. 31, 1918. OSBORNE WILLIAMS— (19) Sergeant Psychological Div. Med. Corps; born Nov. 11. 1SSS. Trenton; son of B. A. and Tennie Dance Williams; entered ser- vice Feb. 21. 1918; served Greenleaf. Han- cock. Walter Reed Hosp. Wash., D. C; out May 16. 1919. L. A. WOODRELL— (20) Private Co. C 34S Inf.; born 1SS6 Middle. Tenn.; son of Felix' and Mary Crossnoe Woodrell; entered service May 27, 1918; served Camps Pike and Merritt; mustered out Nov. 1918. Igs^i^i^iSPSfi^ffir^^ - r^mm^CT^^^Ji^Ji^:^^ 48 31g3B^BaiMlLVflll^il^l^,tar ' : Gibson County Soldier Group Twenty E. EDWARD HOMER ALLEY— (1) Private Co. A. I. G.. Inf., 38 U, 80 Dn born April 8, 1891, Gibson Co.; son of J. T ami Agnes S. Alley; entered service July 6, 1918. Blytheville; served overseas; mustered out June 15, 1919. ROBERT LOUIS BLACK— (2) Private; born Dee. 5, 1895; Milan; son of M. L. Black; entered service July a, 1918, served Camps Gold..,, and Merritt; sailed Sept. 1, 1918; mustered out Sep. 16, 1919. CARLOS BLEDSOE— (3) Private Med. Corps; born Carroll Co., Jan. 1 ls92 ; son of John W. Bledsoe; entered ser\ioe Camp Jackson; served Camps Jaclt- son, Greenleaf and Sevier; mustered out May 13, 1919. WILLIAM JOSEPH GLENN, JR— (11) ii M 2nd CI I* S. Navy; born March 12, 1896 llunil.ol.lt; son of William. J. and Matilda O'Connor Glenn; entered service June 1! 1917; served overseas; mustered out Aug". 27, 1919. KELLY B. HEADDEN— (12) Private Co C 315 Sig. Btn.. 90 Div.; born March 8, 1892, Trimble. Tenn.; son of Prints and Rannah Headden; entered service at Trenton; served overseas; mustered out June 24. 1919. WILLIAM CECIL HUDSON— (13) Shipsmith Norfolk Navy yards; served at ship building from Jan. 24, 1918. to Jan. 30, 1919; son of J. W. and Josephine- Hudson; leturned to home in Humboldt. % RUPERT ROY BURRESS— (4) Sergeant Co. A Radio Corps; born Dec. .. 1S96 Milan; son of N. D. ! M.n,,,.- Bui ress; entered service Aug. 30. 1918; trained at Knoxville; mustere d Dec. 1918; mar- ried Louise Howse 1920. HAIDEN CURD CANTWELL— (5) Corporal Co 109 Field Sig. Btn. 34 Div.; born Feb 13, 1896, Milan; son of i ). F. and Eliza- beth H Cantwell; entered service Dec. I. 1917 Chicago; served overseas; .miustered out May 1919. OTTO CHARLES CANTWELL— (6) Sergeant Co. 41.". Telegraph Btn.. S. I . bom April 15, 1884, Milan, son of Mr. and Mrs O F. Cantwell; entered service Dec. 4 1917; served overseas; mustered out June 29, 1919. HERMAN CHARLES CRESWELL-(7) Corneal Co I 62 Pioneer Inf.; horn Feb. -i. 1897 Milan; son of .1 M and M.. ttie Spell- ings Creswell; entered service Oct. -.4 1918, served Camp Wudswortri; mustered out July 10, 1919. GUY R. EZELL— (8) Sereeant Co A. M. P.; born Trenton. Feb. 23 1896; son of W. W. and Nettie Barrax Ezell; entered service April, 1918; served Camp Jackson; mustered out August, 1919. DR PAUL HAMLIN FAUCETT— (9) Captain Med. Corps; lorn Jan 19. 1896, Ida- ville Tenn.; son of Dr. J. T. and Sarah Everett Kyle Faueett; entered service from Columbia. 'Tenn.. Aug 15, 1918; wife, Elnora Jones Faueett; daughter Virginia Gordon Faueett; mustered out July 1919. CLAUDE TAYLOR FLOWERS-(IO) 1st Sergeant Co. L. 32* Inf., 317 F. A.; Q. M C field Art. 81, 31 Div.; horn June ,6, 1SSS Newbern; son of Lafayette and same Flowers; entered service Oct. 3. 191,; train, d Gordon and Jackson; mustered out Jan. Li. 1919. EDGAR JOHNSON— (14) Corporal Co. B 306 Am. train, SI Feb 27 1889, V.., k\ ill.-. Tenn. ; si i; ..,,d Jose,, ho,.- Johnson, entered service Nov. 16. 1917; served Argonne most,-, ed out Juno 12. 1919; wife. Div.; born ,.f Chas. offensive; HAMILTON TOMMIE LOGAN— (15) ii m c. 333 Supply Co.; born Aug 19, 1895, Yorkville; son of John I. and ETortina Log- an; entered service June 29. 1918; served Camp Joseph E. Johnston, and overseas. mustered out Aug. 6, 1919. GARLAND S. NASH— (16) 1st CI. Private Battery C 115 F. Art. 30 Div.; born May 30, 1898, Springville, Ten,,.; son of K. P.' Nash; entered service April 23, 1917, Served Toul, St. Mihiel, Argonne, Woe- vre; mustered out April 12, 1919. GEORGE TALLEY— (17) Truck driver; horn in Trenton, 1898; son of Mr and Mrs. Zach Talley; vol. Trenton summer of 1917; served in Ida . DesMoines, Iowa. Knoxville. Tenn.. etc.; mustered out I 1918. GROVER C. VARNELL— (18) Private Med. Cups; entered service Caimp Jackson, S. C; born Adamsville, Tenn; son of J. M. and Sallie Thomas Stanton Varnell; served overseas 11 months; mus- tered out May 15, 1919. WALTER T. WYLIE— (19) Private Med. Corps Base Hospital 69; born Nov. 16. 1S94. Rutherford; son of J. D. and lO,,,., Wvlie; entered service April 27, 191N, Trenton; served overseas; mustered out \nc 20, 1919. DEWEY RUSSELL YATES— (20) Private Co. D Inf., 60 Div.; horn Nov. 16. 1S97. Rutherford; son of Columbus and Mol- lie Yates; entered service Oct. 24. 1918; serv- ed Camp Wadsworth, S. C; mustered out Dec. 18, 1918. 49 Gibson County Soldier Group Twenty-one ELLWOOD D. CANADA— (1) S.m.Miit c... II 321 Inf.. si luv.; born in Rutherford, Feb. 7. 1892; son of \V. It and Sarah Holland Canada; entered service Oct, 3. 1!U7; served Verges Mts,, Meuse-Argonne; mustered out June 27. 1919. GUS COOLEY, JR— (2) 1st Seaman; I*. S. Navy; lorn June 12. 1S93, in Eilisville, Miss,; son of Gus and S. W. Cooley; entered service May 10, 1918, Nash- ville; trained Newport Rhode Island; mus- tered out Dec. 26. 1919. JAMES CARL DUNGAN— (3) Private Q M. C; loin March 23, 1S92. Gib- son; son of James and Mattie Parker Dun- gan; entered service June 30, bus, served 3 months in Knoxville, S months in France; mustered out May 2". 1919 WILLIAM OTIS EDWARDS— (4) Sergeant Co, F 321 Inf., si Div.; born Nov, 11. 1889, Beardstown. Tenn.; son of S. D. and Eula B. Edwards; served froTi Sept 22 1917, to June 26, 1919; served St Die sec- tor, Meuse-Argonne. DR. HORACE HAPPEL— (5) Captain Med Corps; son of Dr. T. J. and [rene Elder Happell; born in Trenton; en- tered service St. Louis Mo. ALBERT HAPPEL— (6) Captain in the Artillery, commissioned 1st Lt. promoted to Capt.; another Gibson Countain yho entered service in Ft. Louis; horn in Trenton; son of Dr. and Mis. T. J. Happe-1. TOLLIE JAMES HUNT— (7) Private Co I' 329 Inf., S3 Div.; born July 13. 1.S9S. 21st Dist ; son of Jam« T. and Klzie A. Hunt; entered service July Is. 1918; served in France; mustered "lit Feb. 13, 1919, Jefferson Bks. BOB JONES— (8) Private 1st Co. Inf , 158 Depot Brigade; born in Yorkville, Aug. 12, 1S90: son of F, rt and Mary Eliabeth Jones; entered service May 6, bus; served Lexington, Ky„ Sher- man Camp. Ohio; mustered out Dec. 2, 191s. JOSEPH ALLEN KARNES— (9) 1st CI Private 316 Dental Infirmary 81 Div.; born Nov. 29. 1895.- in Gibson; son of Mose and Eula McCoikle Karnes; served in Camps Gordon and Jackson; mustered out May 10, 1919, REUBEN WILSON LOGGINS— (10) Private Ordnance Corps; born Aug-. 2b 1902, Dixon Co.. Tenn.; son of Henrv Mitchell ami Kloa I.nggins; entered service June "9 1918; served overseas; mustered out May 22 SAMMIE T. PACK— (11) Private Co. M, 112 Hdq., 11a Inf. 2S Div.; I l in Yorkville; son of Jeff Davis and Mary Isabelle Pack; entered service July 5 1918; served overseas; mnstiTcd out Ma\ :!ti 1919. RICE A. PIERCE— (12) Sergeant y. M. C. Machine Shop 31S, 3 Div.. Maine; born Nov. 15, KS90. Yorkville; son of W. Iv and Georgia Pierce; sailed Mav 22, 191S; defensive and offensives of Maine St Miliiel. Meuse-Argonne WILLIE LEE RICHARDS— (13) 1st CI. Fireman I'. S. Navy; limn Dec 4. 1890, Dyersburg; son of T. H. and Ada K Richards; entered service July 5, 1917: train- ed al Norfolk; mustered out Sept. 15, 1919 RICHARD H. RHODES— (14) Ordnance Sergeant Base Ordnance Depol No. 1; loin in .Milan. .Ian. 13, LS92; sun of James F. and Nina Hutcherson Rhodes; entered service May 25. 191S; served Bor- deaux and Mehume, France; mustered out June 30, 1919. NAT TARRANT SMITH— (15) Sergeant Co I US Inf.. 30 Div.; bom Mav 11. 1898. Eaton; sen of J D. and Marv A. Hall Smith; entered service July. 1917: served Ypres, Belgium. Hindenburg line; mustered Out A] nil 7. 1919. L. HERBERT WALDROP— (16) Private 33 Co. 157 Depot Brigade; born Jan. S. 1892, Idlewild; son of Thos. W. and Mol- lie Jackson Waldrop; entered service July 25. 1918; served lamps Gordon and Pike- mustered out Feb. 25, 1919. PERCY LEE YOUNG— (17) 1st CI. Private Co. Li. 41! Inf.. 9 Div.; born Sept. 23. Isss. Gibson Co.; son of '1'. YV. and Fannie L Y'oung; entered service Julv 15, 191S; served Camp Sheridan; mustered out March S, 1919. J. FRANK PAUL ZARECOR— (18) Private Motor Trans. Corps; born Jan 11. 1897. Newbern; son of Geo. O. and Evvlin E. Zarecor: entered service Aug 29. 1918; served I', of T.; Ca-rips Meade, Johnston, etc.; mustered out June 17, 1919. GUY W. CORBIN— (19) Private Co. M. 120 Inf. 30th Div.; born Sept. 26. 1890, Eaton, 'lenn.; son of J. W. and Ada Johnson Corbin; entered service July 25, 1917: sailed May 16, 1918; served at Ypres and St. Quentin; mustered out Mav 17. 1919. iasaiiraifiLmrtirrri^^ 50 In Flanders Fields By Lieut. -Co!. John McCrae. Of all the war poetry, the following is probably the widest known and best loved. Lieut .-Col. McCrae fought, died and -was buried in Flanders Fields January 28, igiS. (Courtesy Ladies Home Journal.) In Flanders Fields the poppies grow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the shy The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago Wc lived, fell dawn, sazv sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands zee throw The torch. Be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields. jgagwwf^igaiimiStiiMia^ jgg^SlSglMi MlMlMl^MiMlg^^ 51 "There Is Tlo Death" There is no death! The stars go doivn To rise upon some fairer shore, And bright in heaven's jeweled crown They shine for evermore. There is no death! The dust we tread Shall change beneath the summer showers To golden grain or mellow fruit Or rainbow-tinted flowers. The granite rocks disorganize To feed the hungry moss thcx bear; The forest leaves drink daily life Tram out the viewless air. There is no death! The leaves may fall. The flowers may fade and pass away — They only wait, through wintry hours, The coming of May. 'There is no death! An angel form Walks o'er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best loved things away, And then we call them "dead." lie leaves our hearts all desolate — He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers; Transplanted into bliss, they nozv Adorn immortal bowers. The bird-like voice, whose joyous tones Born unto that undying life. Made glad this scene of sin and strife. They leave us but to come again ; Sings now an everlasting song. With joy we welcome them — the saint Around the tree of life. Except in sin and pain. Where'er He sees a smile too bright. And ever near us. though unseen. Or heart too pure for taint and vice, The dear immortal spirits tread; He bears it to that world of light. For all the boundless Universe To dwell in Paradise. Is life — there arc no dead. (Courtesy Literary Digest.) -Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton (1831-1891) .;ffflT^TrraT?fi^li^?^^ 52 Gibson County Gold Star Group Number One J. B. CARNE— (1) Private Aviation; born May 23, 18S9, Tren- ton; son of John W. and Sallie Hannah Carne; husband of Rose McPherson Carne; father of John B. Jr.; entered service July 191S; died pneumonia Oct. 9, 1918. WALDOW I. CRANK— (2) Private Infantry; born March 27, 1892. 9th Dist. Gibson Co.. son of George and Koxie Ciank; entered service July 25, 1918; served at Camps Gordon and Merritt; died of pneumonia, Portsmouth. Eng., Sept. 28, 'IS. GUILFORD L. CRANK— (3) Private Inf.; born May 3, 1896, 9th Dist.; son of George and Roxie Ciank; entered ser- vice Julv 25. 1918; ill of pneumonia like bro- ther on ship; died Oct. 2, 191S, Portsmouth, Eng.; leaves wife. ROBERT E. CROSSNOE— (4) Private Infantry; born in Perry Co., Trail., Dec. 11, 1896.; son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crossnoe; entered service Sept. 3, 1918; died at Ellis Island. New York, Oct. 19, 1918. WILLIAM ELGIN DANIELS— (5) Private Co. B, 49 Inf. ; born Jan. 21. 1S96, Waverly, Term.; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. 1'. Daniels; entered service July 25, 1918; seiv- ed in U. S. and France; died somewhere in France. Oct. IS, 1918. JACOB C. DAVIS— (6) Private; born May 21, 1894; son of Thomas J. and Mary E. Davis; just sailed overseas and died in Winchester, England, October 14, 191S. ROBERT COIE FOSTER— (7) First Gibson County Boy to give his life; Cook Co. D, 6 Reg.' Engineers, 3 Div. ; son of Asa T. and Mary Williams Foster; born Maury City, Tenn.. Aug. 26, 1894; entered service May 30, 1917; promotetd July 1, 1917 killed at battle of Aimes, Harnel, France, March 28, 1918. WALTER R. FRAZIER— (8) Private Co. C-4 Training Regiment, Camp Pike, Ark.; born in Middle Tennessee, July 28, 1889; was making home with J. W. Pope of Dver, when he entered service; died No- vember 6, 1918. THEO. H. GILL— (9) Private Co. B, 2S Inf.; born July 5. 1SS9. Dyer; son of J. G. and Phoebe Gill; entered service July 25, 1917; served at Fort Benja- min, 111., and France; killed at battle of Soissons July 21, 1918. THOMAS CARLYLE HAYS— (11) Master mechanic U. S. N ; born Sept. 29, 1884, Trenton; son of James G. and Isabelle Skil.es Hays; enltereW army Sept., 191S. Neville Island. Pittsburg; discharged Camp Pike. Nov. 191S; enlisted Navy May 29, 1919, injured June 6. 1919, causing loss of limb and finally death April 2, 1920. BENJAMIN L. JONES— (12) Co. A. 117th Inf., 30th Div.; born July 22. 1894. near Dyer; son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jones; entered service Jackson, Tenn , Oct. 1, 1917; died near Caitn'brai, France, Oct. 8, 1918. brother of Mrs. O. T. Fletcher. HOMER KEENAN— (13) Co. G 27 Inf.; born in Gibson county, April 7, 1890; son of Wilse and Delia Keenan; en- tered service July 16, 1913; served in Philip- pine Islands and Siberia; died April 12, 1919, in Siberia. LLOYD KININGTON— (14) Sergeant Co. K, 9th Inf, 2nd Div.; born McNairy Co . Tenn., Aug. 2, 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Kinington; entered service Jan. 7. 1917; served in France; wounded Oct. 3. 1918, battle Rheims, died Oct. 6, 1918. WALTER H. KNOLTON— (15) Co. K, 120 Inf., 30 Div.; born in Dyer coun- ty, May 5. 1898; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Knolton; entered service Julv 25. 1917; served in France; killed in action Sept. 29. 191S. ROBERT A. McILWAIN— (16) Private 17 Inf , S. A. R. D.; born near Pine- vine, N. C, Nov. 13, 1S94; son of Mr. and Mis. J. M. Mcllwain; entered service Julv 25, 1918; from Rutherford, Tenn.; died in Winchester, England, Odt. 4. 191S. JAMES MACK NELSON— (17) Private 20th Co., Sept. Replacement Reg; born Humboldt, Dec. S, 1895; son of Robert and Sarah Nelson; entered service Julv 25. 1918; died in England. Oct. 4. 191S; leaves wife, Irene Ezell Nelson and baby. RELMER V. OLIVER— (18) Born in Gibson county, Jan. 13, 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Oliver; entered serviie July 5, 191S; served at Camp Sheridan. Ala., died at Sheridan, Nov. 4, 1918; parents live in Dyer. WILLIAM DAVID SHUMATE— (19) Private Co. K. 26 Inf.; born in Allentown. Ky.. in 1898; son of George and Nannie Shumate; killed in action near Paris-Sois- sons road, Ju!y 20, 191S. JAMES B. HARGETT— (10) Corporal 18 Inf.. 1st Div.; brother of Dr. L. J. Hargett; born May 4. 1S93; entered ser- vice March 1917; served Jefferson Bks., Mexican border and France; killed July 21, 1918, at the battle of Soissons. JOSEPH CLARENCE VICKREY— (20) Private Co. 17; born in Conroe. Texas, March 14. 1S94; son of W. E. and Addie Vikrey; entered service July 25, 1918; serv- ed at Camp Gordon; died of pneumonia, Sept. 23, 1918. Camp Merritt. N. J. ^^^^MaaiiaiiBiMim™^^^ ZMMMZSM 1-MM3 54 Gibson County Gold Star Group Number Two JESSE ALLISON— (1) Private Co. 20 S. A. R. D. ; born Nov. 16. 1S9H; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Allison; entered service Julv 25. 1918, Trenton; land- ed in England. Sept. 1918, died of flu and pneumonia. Oct. 12, 191S; reinterred May 8. 1920. Yorkville. CHARLES LORIMER ANDERSON— (2) Private Marine Corps vol. 3 times; born Aug 3, 1898, Brownsville; son of Rev. Chas. L and Minnie Hurt Anderson; entered ser- vice Julv 1918: sailed Aug.; in trenches Nov. 1 to 11; marched into Germany; died Feb. 16, 1919, Brest, France. CLAUD ALFRED BARRETT— (3) Private Co C 57 Pioneer Inf.; born Aug. 6. 1S9K Cherokee. Ala.; son of T. G. and Wil- lie Blankinship Barrett; entered service Sept 6 1918; served Camp Wadsworth; died of pneumonia Oct. 12, 191S, Brest, France. THOMAS RAY CANADA— (4) Private Co. H, 6 Reg. Inf.; born Oct 5, 1892, Gibson Co.; son of Henry Green and Mary Ada Canada; entered service Sept. 1917, Louisville; arrived in Europe April 1918; killed in action battle St. Mihiel. Sept. 12, 1918. JOHN HARRISON DARETY— (5) 1st C Private. 117 Inf., 30 Div.; born Apr. IS. 1890. Humboldt; son of W. J. and Fannie Daretv entered service Oct. 3. 1917; served Ipres-Lys, Soaime. 191.8 offensive; killed at battle of Estress-Premont, Oct. 7, 1918. CLY WILLIE DEMENT— (6) Hq 321 Inf. Co.; born Sept. 6, 18S9; son of \V T. and Mallie Sanders Dement; wife was lola Tilghman; baby boy. Willie George; entered service Oct. 4, 1917; served Camp Jackson, S. C; died there Dec. 10, 1917. PRENTIS NATHANIEL FLY— (7) Private Co. C 57 Pioneer Inf.; born Dec. 22. 1896, Gibson Co.; son of Luther Edgar and Minnie Williams Fly; entered service Sept. 5, 1918; served Camp Wadsworth and France; died Chaumont. France, Oct. 20. 1918. GEORGE WALLACE GARRETT— (8) 1st C Private Co. I) 117 Inf.. 30 Div.; born Nov. 19. 1S92. I'nion City; son of G. N. and Amanda Sampson Garrett; mortally wound- ed Sept. 29. 1918, at breaking of Hindenburg line; died in British hospital, Oct. 1, 1918. TALMAGE GOZA— (9) Private 45 In.; born Oct. 29, 18S7; son of Mark D. and Susan Weeks Goza; entered service Aug. 6. 1918; served Camp Shelby; died Sept 15. 1918, at Camp Shelby. Hatties- burg, Miss. HAL LESTER HUDSON— (10) Private Sep. Automatic Replacement Co. 17; horn Nov. 24, 1895, Trenton; son of J. H. and Ella K. Hudson; entered service July 25, 1918; landed Winchester, England, Sept. 22- died of pneumonia Oct. 5, 191S; buried Morn Hill; bodv returned to IT. S. and bur- ied at Arlington, June 10, 1920. WILLIE CLARK HUDSON— (11) Private Co. C, 57 Pioneer Inf.; born Feb. 27. 1897, Trenton; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hudson; entered service Sept. 5. 1918; land- ed Brest, France. Oct. 9. 1918; died shortly afterward in hospital in France. WILEY P. JONES— (12) Private limited service; born Sept. 3, 1S92, i ii,i, mi Co.; son of Frank Allen and Bettie E. Jones; entered service Sept. 4, 191S; serv- ed Camp Wheeler; died Oct. 30, 191S, Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga. GROVER CLEVELAND KILZER— (13) Private Co. 18; volunteered at Trenton, July 1917; born April 10, 1898, liibson. Co.; son of James and Nannie Kilzer; sailed for France Nov. 1917; wounded going over top Hinden- burg line; died of wounds at Oglethorpe. Ga.. Aug. 6, 1919. ERNEST D. McKNIGHT— (14) Vol Co. I. 2nd Tenn. Ret;., transferred to Co. M 118 Inf.; bom Nov. 27. 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben McKnight; entered ser- vice July 1917; arrived in France, May 191S; wounded by shell; died in Birmingham, Eng.. Oct. IS, 191S. JOHN KILMER NEELY— (15) Private 105 Engineers; born Feb. 22, 1SSS; son of J. W. T. and Willie Land Neely; entered service Oct. 4, 1917; served Camps Gordon and Sevier; pneumonia coming home on furlough; died Feb. 21, 1918, Gibson, Tenn. HERMAN H. PEAY— (16) Private Co. A 117 Inf.; born Mav 14, 1S93. 5 Disl. Gibson Co.; son of George and Mattie Peay; entered service Sept. 27, 1917; served in U. S.; died at Camp Sevier, S. C, Nov. 11. 1917. ROSS B. PERRY— (17) Private Co. D 117 Inf., 30 Div.; horn Jan. 2. 1895; son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther R. Per- ly; entered service Sept. 22. 1917; served overseas; killed in action Oct. S, 191S. GEORGE B. ROWLETT— (18) Corporal Bakery Co.; born in Medina Gib- son Co., Tenn.; son of David B. and Emma Rowlett; entered service Aug. 1917; served in France; died in France. Oct. 29, 191S. VERDIE B. SPARKS— (19) Private Hq. Co. 120 Inf., 30 Div.; born in Tenn. Nov. 15, 1892- son of Frank and Mary Lovin Sparks; entered service Julv 25, 1917; served in France; killed at battle of Hin- denburg line Oct. IS, 1918. THOMAS J. SMITH— (20) Private 156 Depot Brigade; born Jan. 18. 1900. in Pontatuck Co.; Miss.; son of Joe and Fannie Smith; entered service Mav 1917; served U. S. A.; died Dec. IS, 1917. at Columbia, S. C.J buried in Gibson Co., Tenn. SMMiSS^l^l^IMlira^^l^^l^ili^^^fc Ip sEjyjEsa^ga&sisgsBs^isigsMi^^ 56 Gibson County Gold Star Group Number Three AUGUSTA ROSS BANISTER— (1) Private 20 Co. 3 A Rifle (3 S. a. R. D.) born May 20, 1895, Gibson Co.; son of W. M. and Helen Banister; entered service Julv 27, 1918; sailed Sep. 14, 1918; died Amer- ican Hospital 3r>, Oct. 2. 1918. JAMES DAVID CUNNINGHAM— (2) Private Co. 2 Reg- 23 Q. M. C. ; born Oct. 10, 1896. Milan; son of James J. and Effie Cunningham; Baptist; entered service Jan. 2, 1917; served Jefferson Bks. ; died Feb. 3. 1918, Camp Custer, Michigan. OMER B. GRIMES— (3) Frivate; born Dec. 9. 1895, Lewis Co., Tenn. ; son of David C and Leora Grimes; entered service July 25, 191S; died near London, England, of pneumonia October 2, 1918. ALEXANDER BLAND HANNAH— (4) Private Co. 20 Infantry September Replace- ment; born Aug. 27. 1892, Trenton; son of John McLemore and. Elizabeth Canon Han- nah; entered service July 25, 191S; died Sept. 2S, 191S, of pneumonia. Portsmouth, fine. JOHN HENRY ROBINSON— (S) Private Co. B 52 Inf.. 30 Div.; born July 17. 18S8, Lexington, Tenn.; son of Lafayette and Rose Martin Robinson; entered service May 13, 1918; sailed July 1. 1918; died Oct. 3. 1918, of influenza at Base Hospital 20, Deronne, France. £MMBiliraiiHiigSBBiliBiB^^ 57 Q olden Star Honor Roll GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE NAMES NEXT OF KIN ADDRESS Jesse Allison Mr. and Mrs. J. \V. Allison Yorkville Charles I.orimer Anderson Mrs. M. Hurt _ __ Milan Thomas W. Armes Humboldt August R. Banister James L. Banister .Dver Claud Bairett Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Barrett Medina Smith Faiton Elbert Barton Rutherford Wallace F. Bolton William Bolton Cades Thomas Ray Canada H. G. Canada Newbbrn J. B. Came Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Catne Trenton Olhe Charles John Charles Kenton Guilford L. Crank Mrs. Guilford L. Crank Dver Waldow I. dank Mr. and Mrs. George Crank _ Dver Robert E. Crossnoe Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crossnoe Eaton I lave Cunningham George Cunningham Milan William Elgin Daniels Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Daniels Humboldt John H. Darety Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Darety Humboldt Jacob c. Davis ...Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis Trenton Cly W. Dement ..Mrs. Cly W. Dement Kenton Tobe Dozier Rutherford Ernest Fly Mr. and Mrs. Cage Fly Humboldt I'r. litis N. Fly Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Fly Gibson Robert Coie poster Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Foster Eaton Walter Ralph Frazier J w. Pope Dyer George Wallace Garrett.. Mrs J. H. Estes and Mrs. C. R. Lansdell Humboldt Theo H. Gill Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gill _ Dyer Talrr.adge Goza... Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Goza .Rutherford Ernest Griggs Humboldt Omer Grimes Mr. and Mrs. David C. Grimes Eaton Sam Goodwin.. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Goodwin Humboldt Alexander Bland Hannah Misses Mattie and Una M. Hannah Trenton Henry Hardin Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hardin Humboldt James B. Hargett Dr. L. J. Hargett... Trenton James B. Hetiey Mrs. Ed Nelson .Humboldt Hal L. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hudson Trenton Willi.- Clarke Hudson Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hudson Trenton Wiley I'. Junes Mr .and Mrs. Frank A. Jones ..Dver Benjamin L. Jones Mrs. O. T. Fletcher Dyer Homer Keenan Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Keenan Hum.bo'ldt Lloyd Kinington Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Kinington Trenton Grover C. Kilzer... Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Kilzer... Humboldt Walter H. Knolton Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Knolton. Humboldt Oren C. Kolwyck Mr. and Mrs. Willi Kolwyck Humboldt c 'oy l.annom Mrs. Coy Lannom Idlewild John l.indsey ....Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lindsev Trenton Dr. Morgan McFarland Mrs. B. F. McFarland Humboldt Robert A. Mcllwain Mr. and Mrs. J. D Mcllwain Rutherford Ernest D. McKnight Mrs. Ben McKnight Humboldt hliv Moore Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore Humboldt Ira Morgan Lon Morgan ...Trenton J. K. Neely Mr. and Mrs. J. W. T. Neely Gibson James Mack Nelson Mrs. J. M. Nelson Trenton Frank Nesbit -..Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Farmer.. Trenton Relmer Oliver Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Oliver... Dver Herman Pea.y Mr. and Mrs. George Peav Humboldt William T. Phillips M. L. Phillips Trenton Ross Perry Mr. and Mrs. Luther Perry. Bradford George Brooks Rowlett Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Rowlett ...Medina Thomas E. Ricketts _ Trenton John Henry Robinson Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Robinson Humboldt William David Shumate Mrs. Nannie Shumate .Trenton Thomas J. Srrith Mrs. Fannie C. Duncan _ Trenton Verdie B. Sparks ..Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sparks Rutherford Milton Stevens Mrs. Rachel Stevens Bradford Joseph Clarence Vickrey ...Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Vickrev Yorkville Luther S. Williams.- Mr. and Mrs. Thos. L. Williams ...Yorkville i His Wiley J. R. Wiley _ _ Kenton ^IMlIM.WfiWliTflT^fiBfi^M^^ 58 Gjibson County ITlen VJho Entered Seruice Arnold Lester Atchison C. A. Allen J. W. Adkinson J. C. Adams J. K. Adkinson Ralph Aeree J. A. Anderson J. C. Aikin C. L. Aikin J. V. Allen E. B. Appleton J. R. Arnold Bryan Allen A. F. Alford Toy Allen Lonnie Allen Andrew Atkinson L. L. Arnold John Alexander R. H. Arnold H. W. Alexander Joe Adams L. S. Ashley C. C. Allen G. S. B. Allison Jesse Arnold Jesse Allen O. F. Alford R. G. Alford Marvin Algee W. M. Ashlin R. B. Allen R. J. Anderson C. L. Adams Claude Anderson Chas. Barrett C. A. Bobbitt O. H. Boswell R. C. Bolton P. E. Barksdale Robert Ban- T. R. Bass Athur Bass Norton Bass W. A. Bigham S. F. Ballentine E. H. Burns A. A. Barron Tollie Baird W. E. Ballentine A. H. Brown C. H. Barr J. B. Banister A. R. Barr V. L. Becton V. K. Brown E. F. Becton Clarence Baird J. A. Ball E. C. Bone H. Y. Bone T. B. Barton E. G. Barton G. S. Bradberry C. P. Brown M. R. Brown J. L. Bryant H. M. Bodkins TV. L. Bryant R. L. Black R. L. Bauer Lewis Bogle J. H. Burns J. S. Browning J. F. Bobitt H. N. Brodigan Hessie Barnaul' TV. C. Bratcher G. C. Blair W. H. Blankenship Orin Blancett P. T. Bryant Fred Barker M. S. Bolton W. F. Belew Fid Belew P. W. Baird K. F. Bennett Hays Boone Atkins Bell Louie Brown Elmer Bledsoe Jesse Bailey G. Banks Shirley Birmingham TV. E. Biadshaw E. R. Brownlee R. N. Burress V. A. Bradshaw W. G. Burns C. E. Buchanan W. C. Boone Elmer Babb L. Barner Theodore Bell C. M. Burkett Amber Burress O. H. Bell L. L. Bell D. Barksdale J. YV. Burkett Walter Branson Lacy Bass Hern Battle E. V. Blakemore J. F. Brison Sydney Blackburn Francis Burnett V. M. Burns C. E. Buchanan W. C. Bodkin H. E. Barber Dan Bryant K. A. Bandy J. R. Has-; \V. T. Bodkin J. N. Baker -Austin Burnett J. W. Baugus J. B. Baugus T. A. Bratcher J. W. Baker Bryan I :i n.lf .1 . 1 .1 l; Bradford Shelton Blakely J. L. Bodkin Ira Bennett Wiley Butler A. D . Bledsoe Chas. Bond T. O. Bodkin B. O. Browning S. C. Bodkin L. H. Blankenship J. L. Boone Clyde Brooks J. M. Brooks J. H. Bass R. N. Bethshares T. P. Bailey R. C. Beckett M. B. Brodken Elbert Browning L. E. Barron J. Bodkin Ira Bass S. R. Baum S. L. Brassard Elmer Bovkin Henry l:. in- J. P. Bell R. D. Barrett W. B. Baldwin R. C. Bovkin T. I. Belew W. P. Barnes S. J. Bailey W. F. Brawn E. F. Barr T. R. Barber C. E. Beard R. D, Bogle T. M. Brasher W. B. Bixler W. E. Baird J. A. Barron C. C. Barrett C. K. Barger J. P. Barron Robert Blankenship T. E. Burress R. R. Bond Sam Bryant Fred Cunningham C. F. Canada G. R. Connell R. H. Crenshaw R. W. Crawford Jimmie Crause J. R. Cooper Theo Cunningham Winford Cravette C. J. Creasey F. C. Cherry A. J. Couch TV. A. Caton R. C. Charles Alvie Cowsart H. H. Cristenberry J. N. Casy J. A. Caviness Charlie Chapman P. D. (.'artor Frank Cannon G. M. Childress Horace Creswell H. C. Cristenberry Keaton Callis B. C. Cooper R. B. Cash OUie Cantwell J. W. Carr J. W. Chillicut O. E. Clinker Barney Campbell Edgar Cooper A. A. Carter Baden Collins Cooper Cole Cecil Countiss Will Cooper L. B. Caviness L. J. Cail J. C. Clifton C. G. Carter Frank Carr G. D. Claybrooks P. M. Connell J. C. Crocker Clifford Cook R. L. t '.ii tcr Robert Casey Sam Casey E. R. Cole F. H Clinch W. Collins W. L. Crenshaw Sam) Crenshaw Morris Cathey Andrew Claybrooks Guy Callis V. B. Campbell C. H. Coleman J. L. Coleman G. J. Crenshaw J. B. Clifton Maalon Clifton Jim M. Cummins H. B. Clement J. W. Coleman G. K. Claybrooks H. P. Crossnoe Robert Connell R. P. Childress A. B. Oorbin Guy Cooper J. S. Coleman J. L. Clarke Orian Claunch S. J. Cantwell D. C. Coleman Prentice Coleman B. Cullen J. B. Carroll S. B. Caviness Chas Craig W. M. Craddock G. W. Clifton C. C. Craig J. W". Cooper O. W. Crank G. L. Crank W. I. Chambers C. W. Crenshaw W. L. Cooper W. B. Couch H. T. Canada J. T. Cooper Casey Coker T. J. Craig R. T. Cawthorn R. E. Cole Bob Cole E. B. Cantwell J. S. Crabtree Leonard Campbell R. F. Cantrell H. D. Carmon W. C. Cantrell J. W. Cummins J. B. Craig Bob Cathey Joe Clay J. B. Chapman P. D. ( 'i iswell Fred Carlton G. B. Davidson A. B. C. praper V. T. Dement H. L. Davis Thomas Davidson O. N. Davidson B. M. Donatio R. J. Deatheridge H. C. Davis Charlie Davis T. G. Dodson J. T. Duncan G. TV. Dodson C. B. Duncan R. L. Dodson Harry Dowlin R. B. Denney B. G. 1 lunavan W. A. Dees E. T. Dungan J. C. Dolan C. R. Davenport Aaron Davis B. E. Dodd Rev. M. E. Dickson Ira. Davidson Charlie Davidson Guy K^^J5FaIn^a£gIiBffi 59 aMiiyj:^:ty i.;jyi:ia?igai M^ai^ i! Deadman E. M. Dickey H. M. Davis W. R. Davis J. C. Drinkhard H. L. Dycus J. W. Dickson C. H. Dollar Enice Dixon Clarence Davis W. B. Dungan T. C Dunagan Conyer Dycus J. W. Dozier Carmon Doriety J. H. Daniels Taylor Darriety E. F. Depriest J. M. naniels Bill Darety Richard Davis G. H. Dawson R. T. Dungan B. E. Dungan E. A. Daniel H. H. Dowland R. W. Davis R. E. Donahoo J. L. Davis T. B. Donaboo R. J. Dement C. "W. Dodson E. B. Ditmore W. S. Davidson J. E. Dodson C. T. Dickey F. J. Decell R. T. Dickey G. H. Davis C. H. Desmond J. T. Dees N. A. Diffee W. D. Draper S. L. Davis Gregory Denney B. G. Dennev S. R. Edwards W. O. Ewell C. H. Edmondson N. L. Eddleman H. E. Edmondson L. B. Eddings B. T. Evans J. L. Edwards J. C. Estes Webster Eckstein U. V. Ezell Guy Eldridge Leonard Edmondson W. F Elliott R. H. Edwards W. T. Edwards J. O. Elder Farris Evans B. Ernest J. L. Ernest Herbert Ernest Clint Estes Fred Eskew E. E. Essery B. Eddiger B. T. Edmondson J. W. Ezell Willie Estes W. B. Ewell Robert Eddleman E. N Elam B. M. Fonville E. C. Fletcher J. E. Flowers W. H. Farrow D. G. Flowers Jodie Flowers E. R., Jr Flowers Claude Floyd J. L. Floyd J. M. Freeman W. F. Fuch Adolph Fly A. E. Fuch H W. Fuqua J. B. Fields Earl Floyd J. H. Ford Olney Ford E. C. Fuch G. Ford R. D. Flowers G. D. h 7-h" ^n ' h "' nas Fishman Phillip iutzgerala w nue Flowers Carthel Fitzgerald N. A. Foren Lacy Fairless L. G. Foster F. T. Foster Coy Paueett Everett Flowers Oscar Fitzgerald W. L. Fitzgerald R. B. Freed Edgar Freed Fred (M. D.) Frazier Walter F;iust F. H. Fitzgerald J. L. Fly W. E. Fly O. K. Ferrill T. C. Fiitzgerald T. I. Fly Prentice Freeman J. H. Flowers L. E. Fennel D. G. Flowers A. H. Frost A. B. (M. D.) Fletcher Leonard Flowers C. P. Fields V. M. Fuch J. Faucett Paul (M. D.) Gillmore Tolley Gordon H. A. Gordon Henry Garner J. T. Greene Coy Gladhill G. W. Glisson V. N. Givens J. W. Griffin Tommie Glover A. N. Gately J. H. Gardner Bud Gray Charlie Griggs R. D. Gardner J. E. Griffin V. L. Griffin E. C. Griffin J. T. Gibson Luther Gill C. G. Griffin Ernest Gaines Willie Glass Charlie Grady I. W. Grimes Henry Goad L. J. George Jim Grady H. W. Gradv M. C. Gibson O. C. Gordon Joseph Glisson D. A. Gartman Frank Glover A. Gattis C. Grimes J. C. Glidewell J. M. Griffin T. Glenn E. J. Glenn R. J. Gordon G. M. Gardner Fred Garrett G. W. Gill H. A. Graham Elmer Glenn W. J. Goodwin S. V Gill T. H. Guy J. C. Gibbons Smith Goza M. T. Glidewell Leroy Greening A. H. Gravette C. J. Guy N. D. Gordon Watt Glisson Foster Grimes Omer Hall J. C. Howard R. W. Halford W. V. Harrington George Haliburton H. J. Haskin Joe Hurt E. D. Hollis J. V. Howard A. G. Hurt W. A. Hays G. C. Haynes A. B. Hawks C. A. Hamm W. C. Hammond Cecil Hemphill Z. A. Hunt J. C. Harris I. D. Hawks Ravburn Howell G. W. Holmes W. T. Hammonds A. B. Hampton Walter Hearndon Venzeal Holmes Maj. V. H. Happel A. E. Happel Horace (M. Hodgson Hal Howse John Harrison Marion Herron Ed Hassell Bluford Hays Buster Hays J. H. Henning W. L. Hard a way W. P. Howse R. G. Hardawav Harry Hays F. I. Hardaway B. H. Hannah A. B. Harper Alvin Hudson H. L. Hockadav J. E. Hunt J. A. Huff Jno. Hardawav Noody Hunt L. M. Hicks W. C. Hunt Arthur Harwood R. H. Harwood Tom (M. D. Halbrook E. Y. Hont Orian Hamm L. O. Hicks C. V. Hunt J. K. Hughes Wylie Hudson W. C. Harrison J. L. Holland Leroy Hedden K. B. Hamilton J. W. Haraldson G. D. Harris Howard Harris Will Hamilton H. H. Huggins J. W. Hawks Ed Hamilton H. G. Harris Thomas Hayes J, B. Herndon S. Herndon M. E. Harris J. E. Humphrey G. D. Hess J. P. Holloman M. L. Hendrix David Hefley J. B. Hunt R. Harvey W. B. Hammonds J. P. Haws W. C. Hamilton Oscar Hollis Vern Holmes W. T. Hardin J. H. Hopper T. N. Henderson J. M. Hall Wm. C. Hays Henry Hays H. B. Howse W. H. Harrington George Hopkins D. W. Herron J. J. Hamm J. J. Hamm Charley Hunt A. D. Hamilton E. S. Harrison J. C. Harris T. Hamm H. Holt L. D. Hargett A. L. Hargett J. G. Holoman C. M. Holder I. L. Hemphill C. R. Hazelwood Robert Holloman A. H. Hamrick Wm. D.)Hamilton Vandon Hale Tom Holloway Kern Howard M. S. Hays Walter Ingram C. J. Ingram F. T. Ingram H. W. Ingram J. T. Ingram K. A. Johnson W. A. James B. T. Jones S. E. Jones E. D. Jones E. N. Jackson Fuller Johnson A. C. Johnson J. W. Jenkins O. J. Jones Claude Jordan W. B. Johnson M. S. Jackson R. B. Jordan Ben Johns I. T. ) Jones Urban Jones Knox Johnson Jap Jones A. P. Jones R. H. Jones H. L. James C. Jones M. E. January R. M. Jones R. J. Jordan B. W. Jones R. M. Jackson R. R. Jackson J. M. Jackson Robert James E. D. Jones D. L. James F. H. James Travis James R. T. Jarrell J. R. SEMilSSBiigg^ :3u?aggJgSuTgB3Tfrii itfi iTH if: ,uSL!n 60 Jones G. L. Jackson J. H. Jetton E. B. Johnson Edgar Jones Clem Jackson John (M. D.) Jenkins G. V. Jacobs H. A. Keaton J. S. Knox J. W. 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a , id McDonald Eric Maris G. W. Me Knight B. D. McCartnev T. H. Middlecoff A. F. Mount I. E. Mathis A. M. Martin C. W. McAlilev E. C. McCartney Y. V. Needham A. R. Newell A. D. Norton Fred Noi thcutt .1 A Noil heat I li, C. Neil H. L. Nail Elihu Nesbitt W. F. Noi \ I'll Spencer Norvell Vaughn Needhami Houston Newhouse W. F. Nowell L. D. Northcross C. A. Nelson J. M. Norman Wright Norman A. N. Nee S. E. iNevil F. H. Northern G. Norton Paris Norton Elbert Nevil C. P. Oliver R. V. Orr Onnie Owens \Y. J. Oliver 'Pass Oliver O. O. Ottinger E. S. Olive S. A. Owens J P. I lursler J W. (M. D.) Owen Claggett i Hue,' H. B. Oliver B. D. Owens E. K. Orr Blannie Oliver B. C. Oliver L. R. Prosier \V. E. Prichard J. A. Patton Curry Poyner W. M. Priest i '. F. Patrick A. C. Patterson C. II. Peele L. S. I'ee\\ house A. H. I'Ullell J. L. Phelps L. L. Pope J. G. Phelps R. R. Price W. O. Parish J. O. Parr D. B. Peterson Irving I ' e n, RoV Parish D. W. Pounds I-:. S. Piercv P. P. Puckett O. D. Parker Pankie Parket M. J. Pounds W. J. Perry R. B. Pope J. W. Phelan H. C. Parr Oscar Penn H. J Phelan W. O. Pearce O. B. Pvbass J. M. Pj bass H. G. Phelan D. H. Pair J. O. Piel-Ce P. II- Parr Bromer Peay H. G. Phelan L. II Poston W. L. Pierce Henry Pence Frank Price s. L. Pearce Floyd Pearce B. K. Phillips J. M. Pack S. P. Pipkin II. W. Pipkin L. S. Pound A. O. Parker J. P. I 'a liner E. Povner W. M. Patrick C. D. I in ick D. B. Pierce R. A. Pierce R. H. Patton Curry Parker F. A . Poindexter .1 P. Plumer H. P. Phillips W". X. Paris R. E. Pavne C. 1 1 Pounds T. L. Peel P. L. Patrick R. H. Pope D. O. Paschal T. D. Porter Gideon Priest Lovell Peel Willie Kb, -lies |; n Rust B. T. Raucle II Rhodes J. P. Jr. Ragsdale i '. J. Reynolds Thomas Ross U. L. Robinson J. F. Runions E. S. Rutledge W. P. Reagor B. < ' Rochelle A. G. Rowlett H. J. Replogle H. H. Rowlett M. W. Reed R. R. Reagor Willie Reagor Hudson Ragsdale E. H. Rogers James Rice I' C Russell YV. E. Ramsey B. B. Richmond Lamar Robinson L. E. Reagor J. D. Reed R. B. Ross J. L. Runions F. R. lice, I P. || Richardson H. C. Reynolds S. D. Ramsey H. F. Robinson Felix- Reeves R. L. H. Replogle Minton Rowlett G. B. ^iiFMiEMll^ 61 Rollins T. O. Reynolds Thomas Rhoden Alonzo Rush B. T. Richardson J. W. Rawden Robert Richardson Robert Reed G. T. Rawls H. D. Robinson H. Ross E. V. Ramsey W. A. Ray F. B. Reed Bob Roberts J. F. Richardson J. R Roe Homer Roe Vance Richardson J. H. Richardson C. F. Ray W. Reeves Sam Richardson Toy Raines C. L. Rust F. H. Ray Walter Roberts W. L. Roe A. W. Reeves R. R. Riekman L. C. Richards W. K Rutledge Guy Reed Henry Raines J. R. Ram'sey R. B. Reaves L. J. Russell E. B. Raucle A. C. Smith J. T. Savage R. C. ; Spence H. L. Summers Otis Stocton T. C. Smith R. D. Smith J. B. Sharp J. H. Stephenson J. M. Stewart B. L. Sims Mevery Schillings Herbert Sharp Sullivan Shelton J. D. Stevens E. M. Sturdivant C. N. Shackelton G. W. Smith L. B. Spellings R. A. Sanders R. E. L. Stockard J. R. Stewart C. W. Stockard B. E. Spellings J. T. Sumlar S. C. Starks C. E. Stinson S. L. Stafford Herbert Sellers Bob Steels A. M. Sellers J. R. Stevens M. G. Seavers Ethlyn Sanderfer P. C. Simmons R. L. Smith W. C. Skiles J. C. Stone T. M. Scruggs Leonard Smith H. S, Sanderfer R. H. Shepard L. I. Smith Ed Shanklin W. E. Stain S. N. Elmith J. D. Sisk F. D. Smith R. H. Scruggs S. S. Scott Luther Smith T. J. Stobaugh E. Y. Stobaugh Stanley Sinclair H. H. Strassburg J. Smith Edward Seat G. W. Stafford Herbert Sanford C. H. (M. D.) Simpson J. D. Sain Fred Sawyer W. E. Seavers F. Stocton T. C. Stocton Edward Stewart C. L. Sellers U. M. Sanders Leonard Spain Tom Scott R. Swindell J. H. Sanders C. L. Spark V. B. Smith Tarrant Sims Ellis Sturdivant Chas. Smith DeWitt (M. D.) Thompson J. H. Thomas C. F. Thornton Fred Turner H. R. Tilghman R. E. Tull W. A. Tvson R. L. Thompson R. C. Thompson F. M. Thompson J. C. Taylor R. Y. Tavlor C. C. Taylor H. A. Taylor C. V. Thomas E. L. Thompson Robert Tavlor J. E. Thetford C. M. Thompson G. M. Taliaferro, J. L. Thorn J. D. Thetford Alphonso Thorpe E. F. Tavlor James Thompson E. T. Tucker John Tucker E. C. Thompson W. B. Talley G. W. Trice D. L. Turner Rov Terry W. H. Thorp E. F. Taylor Henry Thompson Norman Taylor O. L. Tavlor B. H. Tillev Carl Tuggle J. P. Terrell S. F. Thweatt J. R, Thorn J. G. Taylor R. Y. Taylor T. Turner Chester Tavlor Wallace Tate Curtis Thompson W. R. Tolle A. P. Thornton Bates Thompson Forrest Thompson K. E. Tvson I. D. Tilghman D. E. Thomson Earl Thompsn A. A. Tavlor W. T. Thomas A. S. Tooms R. M. Thompson H. A. Turner C. B. A. (M. Tavlor Mark Thorn Ellis Townsend W. Townsend Paris Thomas H. L. Uselton W. Uselton J. T. Via M. L. Vickery T. W. Varnell G. C. Vaughan Fred Vickrey C. Williams Bishop Wright Daniel Wimberlv N. A. Williams L. S. Witherspoon J. A. Wylle W. T. Witherspoon O. H. Wilkes H. C. Willis W. B. Walker W. F. Wiley O. R. Waters E. E. Warren Irma Washburn C. E. Warren M. T. Whittiker L. L. Warren Ernest Webb H. S. Walpole W. A. Wheeler H. E. Wilson W. A. Wooten J. E. Williams, J. T. Wheeler J. F. Walker G. B. Wood Logan Wheeler C. B. Waldrop H. H. Walden B. M. Walker True Woodard Z. D. Williams J. C. ■Waldrop L. H. West M. E. Wingo W. H. Wren J. B. Webb Calvin Wheeler James WhiM-ii i I : . t l Wade W. W. Walker Jno. R. Webber T. H. White J. B. Webb Willie Woolverton Will Windson W, Williams Willie Warren C. B. Williams A. R. Woods Floyd White T. J. Woodrell Leander Williams R. T. Webber E. M. Wadley A. J. Westbrooks Doss Williams D. E. Worshum H. M. Wade R. G. W. Word iiuy L. Wagster F. A. Wray D. A. Witherington J. A. Woods J. M. Washburn E. R. D.)Wade Bruce Witherington J. W. Williams D. E. Williams Osborne Washburn Hugh Watson S. A. Webb C. A. Wharey J. L. Williams L. Waldron Everett Williams L. J. Winstead G. R. Wilson S. M. Winningham H. F. Warren E. O. Warmoth J. L. Williams J. P. Warmath, A. Wilkerson T. E. Wilkerson R. E. Walker H. J. Wharton J. A. Williams J. E. Ward G. W. Williams Claude Witherington H. C. White J. T. Willis E. V. Warren John Whittiker H. C. Wiilson W. A. Watson S. A. Wadley A. J. Webb A. L. Whitworth B. D. Wright C. L. White W. Woodward Z D. Wiilliamson S. B. Wiilliamson Lucian Witts T. N. Walker S. E. Wheeler C. B. Walker G. B. Warmoth J. T. Wilkes J. M. Waggoner Elvin Wagster John Wharton P. A. Y'oung P. L. Yates D. R. Yates C. C. Yates T. E. Y'oung S. J. Yandell J. H. Young R. V. Zarecor J. F. P. Zarecor J. R. Zarecor J. M. »tir?»lfy8vlfaayit^?l fi^?if^flfig?lffg?li^S?it>gflffSvif^r<1i^^i^£fifig?lr^fir?a?i r^ta [^e^figfi Sgar^^t^?ifrafir^^t^?it^flfigah«rtfir8StiSSt»gg t !MiMsy$y&sais^^MiMi?yaiy^^ 62 increas- ed to 328. Officers.— Chairman, G. Frank Bums, Oct. 1917, to June 1918; C. 0. Ewell, June 1918 to 1920. Vice Chairman, Mrs. Henry Hayes, Oct. '17 to Oct. '18; Mrs. M. S. Ditmore, Oct. 1918, to 1920. ' Secretary, Miss Joelyn Drane, Oct. '17 to June '18; Mrs. W. E. Baird, June '18 to Oct. '18; Mrs. Horace Wilson, Oct. '18 to 1920. Treasurer, Mrs Horace Wilson 1917 to 1920. Chairman of Civilian Relief, Mrs. Walter Baldridge 1917 to 1920. Money collected, $983.62; spent, $680.21; amount on hand, $303.41. Hospital Garments made 588; knit wear: socks, 64 pairs, sweaters 21, mufflers 6. Belgian relief, clothing and dry goods 1750 pounds. 45 Christmas boxes sent EATON RED CROSS AUXILIARY In October 1917, Mrs. G. W. Wade, Mrs. John Cawthon and Mrs. H. M. Tyler, from Trenton, came to Eaton and organized the Eaton Branch of the Gibson County Chapter A. R. C. Mrs. G. B. Hargrove was elected chairman, Mrs. G. W. Dodds, secretary, and ^Mi;rrii^i^i^i.7^[fi^iim^[^fl^ 70 Miss Julia Mayfield, treasurer. Mrs. A. L. Wharey was superin- tendent of woman's work and knitting. Mrs. Beryl F. Adams was chairman of < livilian Relief. Mrs. W. T. Bass served as secretary and treasurer some months. Mrs. Dodds again became secretary and treasurer. G. B. Hargrove was chairman of membership drives. During the first year there was an enrollment of 136 members. Most of the members lived in the country and it was inconvenient for them to help with the sewing, but they did quite a lot of the knitting. The total work report follows: Pajamas 58, Bed Shirts 6, Drawers 4(3, Pinafores 20, Bath Robes 20, Sweaters knit 19, Mufflers 6, Wristlets prs., socks 91 pairs. Large boxes of clothing were sent for Belgian relief and about 50 Xmas boxes were sent to soldiers. After responding liberally to all war calls and in several instances helping the needy since the war, there is now a Red Cross credit in the Bank of Eaton of $52.93. FAIRVIEW RED CROSS AUXILIARY Mrs. R. R. Tilghman Chairman Mrs. W. P. Jones ----------- Vice Chm. Mrs. B. T. Minton - - --------- Secretary Mr. J. W. Newman ----------- Treasurer Mrs. L. C. Tomlinson ------ Chm. Woman's Work Members, 300; cash raised $711.14; garments made 200; knit- ting dept., 40 sweaters, 6 Helmets, :!() pairs socks, 6 wristlets. + FRUITLAND RED CROSS AUXILIARY The Fruitland Red Cross was a branch of the Humboldt Chap- ter. A splendid work was done. The co-operation of the women in the making of hospital garments was praiseworthy. Ample funds were raised to purchase materials. ..'Bigl ^ i tTr ii ^ i ffr iii mri^i^^ + HICKORY GROVE RED CROSS AUXILIARY Hickory Grove was the first auxiliary organized by the Gibson County Chapter. Splendid work was done as it was scut out from Trenton by the mother Chapter. The following- officers served: Mrs. H. W. Bandy, chairman; Mrs. Clem McCage, vice- chairman; Mrs. John Crisp, secretary; Miss Annie Laurie Dance, treasurer, '17- '18; Mrs. W. H. Lassiter, treasurer '18 to '20. Mrs. J. F. Osborne was director of knitting and Mrs. Bob Milligan, chairman of Civilian Relief, and Mrs. John Jetton, Jr., chairman of Red Cross Drives. 71 GIBSON RED CROSS AUXILIARY Gibson, Tennessee was organized as an auxiliary of the Hum- boldt Branch of the Memphis < lhapter of the American Red Cross September 1917. Gibson remained so until July 1918, when Hum- boldt became an independent Chapter, Gibson then became a Branch of the Humboldt Chapter The following officers were elected and served as long as Gibson was an active Branch : Mrs. P. B. Jones ------------ Chairman Mrs. R. N. James ------------ Secretary Mrs. H. P. Hale ------------ Treasurer Mrs. D. H. Dungan - - - - - Chairman Woman's Work Mrs. Sallie Bass ------- Chairman Knitting Dept. Mrs. J. F. Parker ----- Chairman Hospital Garments HISTORY OF HUMBOLDT, TENN., CHAPTER A. R. C. HEADQUARTERS, 1ICMBOLDT, TENN. Humboldt, Tenn., was organized as a branch of the Memphis, Tenn., Chapter A. R. G, August 20, 1917. Previous to this time they did no Red Cross work. Rutherford, Medina, Gibson, Gads- E^gWf^i^itTr^iffTii^itTrTi^i^ den and Pleasant Hill were auxiliaries of the Humboldt, Tenn., Branch. A change was made in Division Headquarters, Memphis was transferred from the Southwestern to the Southern Division, Humboldt remaining a Branch of the Memphis Chapter until July, 1918, when it reorganized as an independent Chapter, known as the Humboldt Tennessee Chapter, headquarters for the southern part of Gibson County, having as branches the following towns: Milan, Medina, Gibson, Fruitland, Pleasant Hill and Edison. Each of these towns has made hospital garments and has given every assistance to the Chapter. Too much praise can not be given them for their co-operation. 11 — Personnel — The following officers were elected for the Humboldt Branch A. R. C. August. 1917, serving until July, 1918: Chairman ----------- Mrs. J. D. Senter Secretary ------------ Miss Emma James Treasurer ----------- A. R. Dodson July, 1918— Chairman ------- _--- j. W. McGlathery First Vice Chairman -------- Mrs. J. D. Senter Second Vice Chairman - - ----- - Miss Emma Jones Secretary --------- - W. P. Douglass Treasurer ---------- - A. R. Dodson The Humboldt Tenn. Chapter is too dose to large cities to have a permanent Canteen Service Committee, but a committee was appointed to prepare boxes for the Gibson county boys passing through. The Belgian relief committee was appointed to serve when in- structions were issued from headquarters. The Influenza Com- mittee was appointed in the same manner. The following permanent committees were appointed : Chairman Extension Committee - Mrs. H. H. Ellis Chairman Membership Committee - - - Mrs. D. J. Leichtman Chairman Publicity Committee - - Mrs. C. E. Rooks Chairman Finance Committee - - Mr. E. R. Boone Chairman Civilian Relief ------ Miss Flora Duffey Chairman Educational Committee - - - Mrs. E. D. Warmath Chairman Woman's Work Committee - Miss Laura Foltz MKRiMQrallSgMSlIif^Itfii^^ + 73 The Junior Red Cross was organized with Miss Lula Ing as chairman, Miss Esther McFarland as secretary and treasurer, and having a membership of five hundred. IV— Methods of Work. V — Record of work. Woman's Department, August 1917, August 1918. — Surgical Dressing Department: Miss Laura Foltz, Supervisor, 111,100 Surgical Dressings. October 1918— Surgical Dressings 130. August 1917, August 1918— Knitting Department, Mrs. C. E. Rooks, Chairman, Sweaters 145. Knitting Department, Mrs. J. W. McGlathery, Chairman, Socks 325 pairs, Bath Mitts 515. Hospital Garments, Mrs. Phelan Douglass, Chairman, 800 Gar- ments. Knitting Dept. August 1918. August 1919.— Socks 52 pairs, Sweaters 42. The Surgical Dressings Department was closed by orders from Headquarters in December 1918. Hospital and Refugee Garments, September 1918, May 1919 — Refugee Garments 390, Hospital Garments 60, Hospital Bedding, etc., 170 Articles. War Drives. — First Drive, quota $2200.00, amount subscribed, $2600. Second Drive quota $4(KM).(K), amount subscribed, $6200.00. VI— General. The Humboldt Chapter has had the co-operation of every citizen in its membership and war drives, always exceeding its quota. The ladies have been especially faithful in all work especially in rush orders in the Surgical Dressing or Hospital Garment Depart- ments. KENTON RED CROSS AUXILIARY Kenton Red Cross work was done as a Branch of the Union City Chapter, credit going to Obion County, the town being divided between Gibson and Obion counties. This branch was self sus- BBteiEiaiiiBiiMaBiiifif^ 74 tailing, buying its own materials and making night shirts, pa- jamas, bed room slippers and purchasing wool and knitting socks, sweaters, etc. There were 189 members. A shipment of clothes was made to the Belgian Relief Com. Some surgical dressings work was done. Officers: Mrs. C. R. Wade ------------ Chairman Miss Bessie Shatz ----------- Vice Chm. Mrs. J. M. DeBow ---------- - Secretary Miss Sadie Shatz ------------ Treasurer Mrs. A. Worts --------- Chm. Civilian Relief Mrs. Clarence 3°% Ut - - - - - - - - Chin. Woman's Work Mrs. E. C. Elder ----------- Finance Chm. Mrs. Ella Mosely ---------- Knitting Chm. Miss Effie Watts -------- Chm. Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross made layettes, knit two quilts of wool and made scrap books for convalescent soldiers. MEDINA RED CROSS AUXILIARY The Medina Auxiliary was organized Oct. 23, 1917, with only 18 members. Miss Ruth Graves was selected chairman and served as long as Medina was an active auxiliary. Miss Neva Hemphill was vice chairman, Mrs. Egbert Askew, secretary; Mrs. Mattie Seat, treasurer. Mrs. W. 0. Graves was chairman of hospital garments, Mrs. H. D. Andrews, director of the making of bandages and Mrs. D. T. Andrews, director of knitting. Medina was a branch of the Humboldt Chapter. 262 garments were made, 338 bandages pre- pared and 30 pairs of socks were knit. There were 4 boxes sent to the Belgian Relief Committee. After all membership drives there were 125 members enrolled. During the time of active work $1732.00 was deposited to the credit of the Red Cross. ^ffimm^araiifftTg fffirag^^ 75 MILAN RED CROSS AUXILIARY Milan Red Cross was organized by Trenton Chapter in July 1917, with the following- officers: Pres., Mrs. E. L. Weaver; See., Miss Essie Rhodes; Treas., Mrs. I. J. Harwood. Later made a branch of Humboldt Chapter, and they worked during the war under Memphis. Made nearly 6000 garments be- sides a lot of local work. August 21, 1920, an independent Chapter was organized known as Milan Chapter with the following officers: Pres., Rev. W. D. Pickens; Sec, Mrs. E. S. Bell; Treas., Otis E. Carter. + RUTHERFORD RED CROSS AUXILIARY April 20, 1917, at the home of Mrs. B. Cnmings, twenty-five wo- men gathered and passed resolutions offering their services to their country for Red Cross work. This offer was forwarded to the nearest Chapter, Memphis, thence to national headquarters. Instructions and sample materials were sent to Rutherford in reply. In June a representative was called from Rutherford to Mem- phis returning with instructions for first Red Cross War Fund Drive, patterns for hospital garments and rules for organizing auxiliary. In September, Mrs. H. H. Ellis invited these workers to join the Humboldt Branch. On October 3, 1917, at the home of Mrs. J. L. Haguewood, 19 women met to talk with Mrs. Ellis. From this time work began in earnest. Rev. Hugh S. McCord was invited to lecture in behalf of the organization and by Christmas 1917, the membership had increased to 241. The call for books and magazines was answered with 4 dozen books and 200 pounds of magazines. March 4, 1918, the chairman, Mrs. T. E. Arnold, visited the schools and organized the Junior Red Cross with 149 members. Supt. B. F. Hall was appointed chairman, Mr. B. Cumings, Sec- Treas., and Miss Mary Edmundson, lady supervisor. EfFi^li^iMElIgmiasaBQaK^ rilf^lr^i^itaiaaMgSi^^^^S ■ 76 About April 5, 1918, a whirlwind campaign netted $250.91 for relief work in Belgium and Armenia. A dozen copies of the book "Women of Belgium" sold for Red Cross and Belgium benefits. In March, 1918, purchased yarn and knit twelve sweaters, pre- senting them to departing soldiers. In June Rutherford was transferred from Humboldt Branch of Memphis Chapter to Gibson County Chapter headquarters at Trenton. Thenceforth Rutherford was a Branch. A committee visited the school and insisted that the teaching of the German language be discontinued. German was dropped. In 1919 the Branch encouraged a course of lectures by public Health Nurse in the community; eleven women graduated receiv- ing First Aid Certificates. Official members, October 3, 1917, to November 21, 1918: Mrs. T. E. Arnold Chairman Mrs. W. D. Hopper -------- _ Vice Chm. Mrs. J. L. Haguewood ----------- Secretary Mrs. I. H. Perry ------------ Treasurer November 24, 1918. Mrs. G. S. Barton ---------- _ Chairman Mrs. R. E. Glisson ----------- Vice Chm. Mrs. R. Nethercott ------ _-__- Secretary Mrs. J. E. Cole ------------- Treasurer H. W. Williams Chm. Publicity Mrs. I. F. Perry ----------- Chm. Finance Mrs. Elbert Glisson -------- Chm. Woman 'sWork Mrs. J. W. Jones ---------- Chm. Knitting Mrs. Gid Porter ---------- Chm. Knitting Work Accomplished. — Surgical Pressings 3,7(37, Hospital Gar- ments 431, Knit Articles 100. Juniors made 50 gun covers. Not an article was returned because of defective work. Red Cross Drives, F. A. Kennedy, Chairman, netted about $2,000.00. f fSJtF^Tgagl f ^iflgl ^^ 77 YORKVILLE RED CROSS AUXILIARY The Yorkville Red Cross was organized October 20, 1917, with 23 members. The following officers were elected: Miss Annie McCorkle ---------- Chairman Mrs. B. B. Zarecor ------ - - Vice Chm. Mrs. R. L. Murph ------------ Secretary Mrs. F. E. Wyatt ---------- - Treasurer The membership grew rapidly from 23 members to 137. To complete the Executive Board, the following members were added : Mrs. A. H. Sanford -------- Chm. Publicity Com. Mrs. S. B. Logan -------- Chm. Knitting Dept. Mrs. Willie Edmiston ----------- Buyer Mrs. W. A. Jones, Mrs. S. K. Baker. Mrs. L. A. Thornton " The people of Yorkville and community were, as always, liberal and two very successful drives were made. The Belgian Relief Fund was responded to generously and numbers of boxes of clothes were sent in to headquarters. 160 garments were made and turned over to the Gibson County Chapter. Neboville was organized as an auxiliary of the Yorkviille Branch, Dec. 7, 1917, with (3)! members. The following were the officers : Mrs. J. R. Sanford ----------- Chairman Mrs. J. Neely ------------- Secretary Mrs. Montgomery --------- _ _ Treasurer While working with Yorkville, they sent in 108 garments. IS^MMMI^fia^jBllMliailiSi^i^^ 78 THE SPIRIT OF HOME SERVICE A worthy answer to Ll. Col. McCrae's immortal poem was written by Mr. Lil- lard and published in the New York Evening Post. It is used here through the courtesy of Dr. C. S. Nusbaitin of the Community Chautauquas. Rest ye in peaee ye Flanders dead. The fight that ye so bravely led We've taken up. And we will keep True faith with you who sleep With eaeh a cross to mark his bed. With poppies blowing overhead, Where once his oivn life's blood he shed , So let xour rest be sweet and deep. Fear not that ye have died for naught. The torch ye threw to us zve caught. Ten million hands shall hold it high, And freedom's light shall never die, We've learned the lesson that ye taught In Flanders Fields! i< .TY.ST^ift^ffif^Fi^^ g3g%sesg£K^% J^mmzs^mfM 81 Home Seruice IDork It was not given to all men to serve at the battle front, nor tc all women to cross the seas as Red Cross nurses or Salvation Army lassies. But it was the privilege of every American to take some part in the gigantic struggle. The selective service act wisely provided for the placing in active war service of men best suited to carry arms; for the using in ship building and munitions plants and other necessary industries of men best fitted for work there ; for the speeding up of production on the farms, etc. Women fill- ed government clerkships thus releasing men for the colors. Thousands of women at home knit socks and sweaters and thousands more made surgical dressings to equip Red Cross hos- pitals. The war was financed by the sale of government bonds. The sale of war stamps, "baby bonds," as they were called, of $5.00 value and even twenty-five cent thrift stamps brought this system of lending to the government down to the smallest child. Gibson County oratory poured forth in every school house and public hall. Hundreds of gifted men and women studied deeply into the problems of the hour and, thoroughly canvassing the county, explained solutions in stirring speeches and aroused com- munities to the highest effort. Not only did these speeches en- liven the sale of bonds, but a splendid spirit of camaraderie was awakened over the whole county. Folk learned to know each other better and old barriers were torn down and prejudices for- gotten and hearty good fellowship prevailed. The photographs reproduced in the Home Service section show some of the men and women who took part in the organizing of home activities. The attempt to describe in cold type the activities of Gibson County during the war is like trying to Kodak the Niagara. It is impossible to take it all in. But picturing a bit at a time recalls in future years the wonderful reality to one who was there. So the hope is entertained that even this brief record will be worth while zsig 82 in that it serves to help you remember the marvelous latent energy and patriotism in Gibson county. When the need comes her citi- zens arise en masse, to the obligations of the hour. Special stories would be interesting had we time and space. In Bradford the sales of all loans were directed by Joe N. Alexander. One loan was subscribed in 15 minutes at public bids in front of the store of Alexander Green and Co. Gibson county newspapers kept before the people all the time the vital importance of the success of the bond sales. Every pro- fession gave freely but our newspapers were called on by govern- ment and local organizations constantly and certainly gave un- grudgingly. ftfiffi^faitf^fia^Bra "Liberty Loans By the County < !hainnan. It was through the purchase of Liberty Bonds that the people of America made possible the equipment of the army and navy. As the ureal World War was not a class war, but son of million- aire and son of the poorest man of the land fought side by side and became fast friends, so the sale of Liberty Bonds was not con- fined to the richer folk of the country. The village school teacher and the small store clerk in most cases bought as liberally as citi- zens of fortunes already amassed. To an outsider the fine spirit of patriotism that manifested it- self in Gibson County in the purchase of Liberty Bonds would have been a surprise. A stranger might have expected such wide- awake enthusiasm in coast cities whose dancer from attack by sea is great, or even in some great metropolis, where masses of people congregated would enkindle each other's patriotism. But those of us who have lived long in old Cibson County have watched her people tested on many a moral and patriotic question and could understand that the purchase of bonds here came from individual patriotism, from every man's determining for himself and his household that naughl on earth was so precious as the vindication of the right, and naught so unthinkable as the onrush of militarism and the crushing of Freedom. Far inland though she lay, Gibson County's citizens were more keenly awake to the situation and more liberal in the purchase of government securities in proportion to the aggregate wealth than thousands who rubbed elbows with the leaders of our national defense system, yet whose eyes were never able to see beyond their selfish interests of the moment. To all the wise suggestions of our President, Gibson County responded heartily, going "over the top" in the matter of quotas as determinedly as her sons "over there" Avent "over the top" intent upon the annihilation of Wil- liam Hohenzollern and his diabolical, militaristic scheme of crush- ing the world under his mailed fist. As county chairman in the Liberty Loan drives, a great pride thrills me that our county measured up so satisfactorily. However, in only one thing do I assume any credit for the success of the ^ilgfif^^ifrtii^^ j. SMsaisa^iiy;iMi La^i!y!i»;jii^^ 84 bond sales. I refer to the happy selection of a committee of men so full of pep, so trained in modern business methods, and them- selves, so thoroughly patriotic, that failure simply could not at- tend their leadership. Upon the capable shoulders of G. W. Wade of Trenton, county sales director, fell the bulk of the responsibili- ty. He was supported by an efficient corps of chairmen of publi- city, speakers, etc. Indeed each man stood in his place, and suc- cess was ours. Here is a list of the county chairmen of the Lib&rty and Victory Loan Committees for Gibson County : J. R. Harrison Milan --------- Vice Chairman Executive Committee - O. C. Sharp, Humboldt; J. D. Denney, Milan, and A. S. Elder, Trenton. G. W. Wade, Trenton ----- Chairman Sales Division M. H. Taylor, Trenton - - - - Chairman Speakers Division J. W. Haynie, Milan - - - - Chairman Publicity Division A. B. Foust, Humboldt - - - - Chairman Supplies Division Ira Taylor, Trenton - - - Chairman Civil Districts Division T. K. Happel, Trenton - - - - Chairman Bankers Division Will Wade, Trenton - Chairman Sales Division for Victory Loan Gibson County banks and citizens bought the following amounts of the several issues of Bonds : First Liberty Loan -----------$ 57,000,00 Second Liberty Loan ---------- $312,500.00 Third Liberty Loan ----------- $371,700.00 Fourth Liberty Loan ------ _ _ _ _ $790,650.00 Victory Liberty Loan - - ------- $436,900.00 A. R. Dodson, County Chairman. GIBSON COUNTY LIBERTY LOAN SALES DIRECTORS G. W. Wade, County Sales Diriector. Dist. No. Name Address. 1. Wilse Graves -------- Medina, Tenn. 2. G. W. Clement ----- Humboldt, R. F. D., Tenn. 3. C. B. Riley, E. W. Hawks - - Humboldt, Tenn. 4. John F. Motley ----- Humboldt, R. F. D., Tenn. 5. Dr. A. A. Donaldson - - - - Brazil via Trenton, Tenn. ^T.^iTni^irriiiratirai^iTf^^ 85 6. John H. Harber --------- Eaton, Tenn. 7. G. A. Davidson --------- Trenton, Tenn. 8. Dr. F. E. Wyatt ------- Yorkville, Tenn. 9. J. L. Haguewood ------- Rutherford, Tenn. 10. C. A. Ramsey, Henry Flowers - - - - Kenton, Tenn. 11. Grover Callis, C. W. Callis Trenton, R. F. D., Tenn. 12. J. A. Bell, J. L. Law - - - - Trenton, R. F. D., Tenn. 13. A. D. Hassell, Mr. Bell ------- Milan, Tenn. 14. Joe N. Alexander ------ - Bradford, Tenn. 15. 0. B. Crocker ------- Milan, R, F. D., Tenn. 16. C. M. Dixon ------- Trenton, R. F. D., Tenn. 17. F. J. Brnff ------- Bradford, R. F. D., Tenn. 18. Lester James --------- - Gibson, Tenn. 19. Geo. S. Martin ------ Kenton, R. F. D., Tenn. 20. J. H.Koffman ------ Humboldt, R. F. D., Tenn. 21. R. B. McDaniel, S. A. Bradley - - - - Dyer, Tenn. 22. T. W. Waldrop -------- Idlewild, Tenn. 23. J. 0. Barker ------ Bradford, R. F. D., Tenn. 24. Page Jones ------- Kenton, R. F. D., Tenn. 25. Jack Reagan ------- Trenton, R. F. D., Tenn. IDonen's Part in the Liberty Bond Sales The First Liberty Loan scarcely reached the people. Money had to be raised at once and the people of the land had not been awakened to the need of buying these government securities. Al- most the whole issue was bought by banks and capitalists. Just a few days before the second loan closed, Mrs. A. S. Elder of Tren- ton, was appointed chairman of the woman's division of the Gibson County salesmen. Hastily organizing a committee of assistants Mrs. Elder began the work of enlisting the women in this vital way of helping to win the war . The work being new to the women of Gibson County and the time so short they sold few bonds but they prepared the way for the big part the women took in later issues. flijBiiaBai^ifffflifaiffwwws^^ ^^^^■Ma^um^iMuuaatwjiauixtm^^^ SG Mrs. J. D. Senter of Humboldt was County Chairman for the other three loans. In asking' her what response she had from the district chairmen who assisted her she said: "I found the women, as busy as they were, willing and anxious to make sacrifices of time, talent and energy to have as large a part as possible in pa- triotic work. As I sent out the requests that they would serve as chairmen, with very few exceptions, they gladly responded. The work of the women of Gibson County ranked among the first of the counties of the State. As ( Jounty < 'hairman, 1 was very much gratified at their enthusiasm and zeal, as well as the line reports they sent in." LIBERTY LOAN DRIVES, WOMEN CHAIRMEN SECOND LOAN: County Chairman, Mrs. A. S. Elder - Trenton Mrs. J. W. McGlathery - - - - - - Humboldt Mrs. E. S. Bell - ------------ Milan Mrs. J. M. DeBow Kenton Mrs. G. B. Hargrove -------- .__ Eaton Mrs. Von Fly - Gibson Mrs. Luther Dennis ----------- Fruitland Mrs. T. M. Harper - - - - - Medina Mrs. Luther Porter ----------- Rutherford Mrs. F. R, ITtley ------- - Yorkville THIRD, FOURTH, AND VICTORY LOANS: Mrs. J. D. Senter, County Chairman - Humboldt Mrs. Watt ------- Gibson Wells Mrs. G. W. Wade - - - - - Trenton Mrs. H. T. Bennett - - - Fruitland Mrs. John T. Jackson ------------ Dyer Mrs. J. II. Kauffman ------------ Edison Miss Essie Rhodes - - - - - Milan S^imiHiiiBiiimgaii^miaigwa^^ 87 Mrs. Lester James Gibson Mrs. C. H. Nutt -------- Mrs. M. E. Andrews ------------ Medina Mrs. W. E. Courtney Rutherford Mrs. W.H. Hoover ------------ Eaton Mrs. Banks Turner ----------- Yorkville Mrs. J. H. Pearson ----------- Humboldt Mrs. Prank Harwood --------- Trenton, R. 3 FOUR MINUTE SPEAKERS: Mrs. G. W. Wade ------------ Chairman Mrs. Mare Anthony ------------ Trenton Mrs. J. E. Fletcher ----------- Humboldt Miss Laura Foltz ------------ Humboldt Miss Katie Freed ------------ Trenton Miss Helen Freed ---------- - Trenton Mrs. V. H. Holmes --------- - Trenton Mrs. Gr. B. Hargrove ------------ Eaton Mrs. M. H. Taylor --------- - Trenton The Gibson County women took also a very active part in the War Savings Stamp sales. The social feature added to the W. S. S. sales made them perhaps the most delightful of all. Our govern- ment treasury officials asked that communities gather at their school houses on a set day and with appropriate decorations and entertainment take subscriptions to these War Stamps. Commit- tees were supposed to have met in each community previously to pro rate the quotas so each might know about how much he need invest. The quotas were raised in the highest enthusiasm. A Jist of the men chairmen for the different districts follows: War Savings Stamp Sales - - - T. K. Happel, < 'onnty Clnn. J. W. Nichols ---------- Vice Chairman District Chairmen : District No. 1 R. A. Caldwell District No. 2 - - - -5,.qc _•_...---■---.... - Ed James District No. 3 -------- - J. R. Jarrell District No. 4 ------ — - John Motley EigfjFlfraffrfflff^^ District No. 5------------ Jas. H. Banks District No. 6 ----------- John H. Harber District No. 7 ------------ M. H. Holmes District. No. 8 ------------ F. R. Utley District No. 9 ---------- - W. E. Courteney District No. 10 ----------- - R. B. Gray District No. 11 ----------- O. F. Huckaba District. No. 12 ----------- H. E. Armstrong- District No. 13 ------------ John Keaton District No. 14---------- Joe N. Alexander District No. 15 ------------ J. M. Caruth District No. 16 ---------- - Mark Williams District No. 17 ----------- C. J. Rochelle District No. 18 ------------ H. P. Hale District No. 19 ----------- - J. D. 'Daniel District No. 20 ----------- - Z. W. Woods District No. 21 ----------- Horace Wilson District No. 22 ----------- Carl Thetford District No. 23------------ Oscar Barker District No. 24 ------------ W. P. Jones District No. 25 ---------- J. H. Fitzgerald LARGE COMMITTEES ASSISTED. Gibson County contributed liberally to the United War Work Campaign that raised a fund to be divided among the several groups of workers who had authority from the government to serve the soldiers at the front. Among these were the Salvation Army, the Y. M. C. A., the Y. W. C. A., Jewish Relief, Knights of Columbus, etc. G. A. Davidson was chairman of 6 West Tennessee counties, M. H. Taylor chairman for Gibson County and Mrs. Quintin Ran- kin chairman for the women of Gibson County. A successful campaign was carried on for funds for the relief of the persecuted and starving peoples of the Near East. The Armenians were butchered by the thousands and thousands more driven from homes and tortured in every way imaginable. The MHjii^gsiiaiifafimsimiB^^ 89 Turks have always persecuted the Armenian Christians as those of the Mohammedan faith always do try to exterminate those who will not be proselyted to their faith. During the world war these atrocities were increased a hundred fold. The appeals for gifts to this worthy cause were made largely through the churches and the response was gratifying. A great many French children made orphans by the horrible war were adopted by Gibson Comity individuals, lodges, school classes, Sunday Schools and other organizations. The funds were managed by the Society for the Fatherless Children of France. In all cases the mothers were very prompt in their acknowledgment of the funds received. Indeed these charming French letters of gratitude made it a pleasure to give the small amounts, asked. $36.50 with the funds given the widowed mother by the French government kept one child for a year. Mi^mmrftiirairflifTSiiBiijmEiiiBi^^ 90 I Gibson County Home Service Group Number One 1 § MRS. MARC ANTHONY nee Bess Taylor — (1) Red Cross Chm. Finance '17-'1S. Surgiial Dressings '17-'18, Women's Work '1S-'19, So- cial Service '19-'20; Speaker Liberty Loans; born 'J renton, daughter of R. Z. and Met- tie [vie Taylor; mother of Robert and Ann Anthony. DR. T. L. AUSTIN— (2) Dentist Med Adv. Board Ap. '17. Nov. '18; born Sept. ID. 18S6, Equality, Ala.; son of L. and Emma Hunter Austin; husband of Ida Shackelford Austin; father of Louis. Jr.; enlisted in Dental Reserve Corps llrh. 1917. GEORGE NEWTON CHOATE— (3) Publicity Director in Liberty and Red Cross Drives; born Match 21, ISSi. Brazil; son of P. H. and Callie (heat'-; wife Jessie Kill- ough Choate; children, G. N . Jr.. and Algie Killough Choate; Keal Estate. DR. T. N. COCHRAN— (4) dim. Med. Adv. Board; member Med. Re- serve Board; born Weakley Co.. 1*62, son of A. D. and Ann Roberts Cochran; husband of Sarah Lockie Si"i, Cochran; physician and surgeon Trenton. MRS. A. S. ELDER nee Virginia Neil — (5) Woman Chairman for county for second Liberty Loan; born in Trenton; daughter of Judge M. M. and EUsci Chalmers Green Neil. CARLES O. EWELL— (6) Chairman Dyer Red Cross; born May 2", 1862. Belfast, Marshall Co.. Ten,!.; married Ola Becton. October 16. 1889, in Dyer; three sons in service; manufacturer of Fruit Boxes. THOMAS K. HAPPEL— (7) Gibson Co. Ohm Bankers Div. Liberty Loans; bum Nov. 1, 1880; son of Dr. T. J. and Irene Elder Happel; wife, Nancy Glass Happel; children. Virginia Irene and Thos. K. Jr.; Cashier Gibson County Bank. JOHN H. HARBER— (8) Liberty Loan Sales Chm. 6th Dist.; State Senator 71st Gen. Assembly; Chm. W. S. S. ; Red Cross speaker; born Feb. Hi. 1871, near Baton; married Delia Palmer; children. Mis. W. L, Bowie. Mrs. L. F. Taylor, Miss Lil- lian Harber. MRS. G. B. HARGROVE nee Bond Shackel vord — (9) Chm Eaton Kid Cross T7-'20; Woman Chm. W. S S. 6th Dist.; 4 min. speaker L. L. ; Gibson County Chm. Tenn. Historical Com.; born in Trenton; daughter of LeRoy and Penelope Bond Shackelford. GORDON BRAME HARGROVE— (10) Chm. Red Cross drives 6th Dist.; Chm. Near East Relief; burn July 8, 1880, Clinton, La.; son of David M. and Kate Hamilton Brame; adopted son of G. W. Hargrove; merchant in Laton anil insurance salesman. MRS. QUINTIN RANKIN nee Eliza McEwen Grizzard — (11) Woman County Chaiirman United War Work; assisted in Red Cross and Liiberty Loan work; born in Trenton; daughter of R. i: ami Clemenza Marshall Grizzard; his- torian Elizabeth Marshall Martin 1>. A. R. MRS. THOS. E. HARWOOD nee Jennie Hewette — (12) Chairman Civilian Relief Red Cross Gibson County Chapter; born in Centralia, Illinois; graduate of Illinois State Normal; teacher; Baptist; children, Marion R., Thos. E., Jr.. Josephine llarwood Northcross; Robert H. anil Rose Eleanor. JUDGE THOMAS EVERETT HAR- WOOD— (13) Liiberty Loan Speaker; born Aug. 5, 1S52, Trenton; son of Richard Dudley and Mary Everett llarwood; graduate of U. T. and Lebanon Law; Recorder, State Senator, :erving now second term as Circuit Judge of 13th Judicial Circuit. MRS. J. D. SENTER nee Nell Brooks Long — (14) County Woman Chairman of 3, 4, 5 Liberty Loan drives; Vice- Pies. Humboldt Red . Cross; born Paducah. Ky., reared Jackson, Tenn ; daughter of J. H. and Addie Long; one child, J. D. Senter, Jr. MRS. E. J. SMITH— (15) Cited for unusual Red Cross work record; awarded medal and certificate signed by President Wilson; born in Bedford Co., Tenn.; making home with daughter, Mrs. S. A. Bradley, Dyer, Tenn. CHARLES E. SMITH— (16) Chairman Gibson Co. Red Cross June '17 to Sep. '19; born Trenton. Jan. 28, '79; son of W'illia i Love and Josephine Hope Smith; husband of Anne Pettey; owner and pub- lisher of Trenton Herald-Democrat. MATTHEW HILLSMAN TAY- LOR— (17) Co Chm. Speakers Div. 3 Liberty Loans; member Legal Advisory Board; Co. Chm. United Wat Work; born Aug. 4. 1SS4, Tren- ton; son of R z. and Mettie Ivie Taylor; married [Catherine Baird Taylor; children. Sai ah Elizabeth, Mettie Ivie, Robert Love and M. II.. Jr. MRS. G. W. WADE nee Lessie Keenan — (18) Co. cii li'. Woman Speakers Liberty Loans; 7th Dist, Woman Sales Director 3 Loans; Chm. Organization Gibson Co. Red Cross; member I: C. Advisory Board; born New- born. Tenn.; daughter of William Paiks ami Sallie fficks Keenan. GEORGE WALLACE WADE— (19) County Sales Director Liberty Loans'; born near Trenton, Dec. 14. 1871; son of Isham F. and Lou Freeman Wade; father of Robert G. W Wade; President of Bank of Trenton and Trust Company. HORACE WILSON— (20) District Chm. War Savings Stamp cam- paign; 21st I 'ist. Chm. United War Work; I "in .Ian, 28, 1890, in Diyer; son of J. W. and Martha Wils husband of Lelia Baird Wilson; Cashier Bank of Dyer. g^l^lft^luSIgiilii^^ SH :<»•?"«-; 92 1 I Gibson County Home Service Group Number Two I THOMAS E. ARNOLD— (1) Rutherford Treas 1st Red Cross drive; Sec. Business Men's Club; Citv Treasurer; Supt, Light Plant; born in Trenton, Jan. 21, 1875; son of John B. and Eliza Johnson Arnold. MRS. T. E. ARNOLD nee Katie Belle Ward— (2) chairman Rutherford Red Cross; daughter of Edward Thos. and Rebecca Catherine Ward; married in Rutherford, Feb. 23, 1903. to Thos E. Arnold; children, Alice. Gladys and Thomas Edward. Jr.; official member of Home Demonstration Club. GEORGE AUGUSTUS DAVIDSON— (3) Gibson County Chm. 1st Y. drive, 2nd Red Cross drive and Near East relief; Chm. 6 counties United War Work; 7th Dist. Sales Director 2nd Liberty Loan; born Eat- on; son of G. N. and Henrietta Davidson; wife. Helena Huggins Davidson. JOHN D. DENNEY— (4) Cashier Milan Banking Co.; member of Liberty Loan Com. and active in Red Cross drives; born Carroll Co., Jan. 2S. 1876; son of B. A. and Martha Utley Den- ney; husband of Mina Stone Denney; chil- dren. Jane and Jean. A. R. DODSON— (5) County Chm. Liberty Loans; Pres. Tenn. Bankers Assn.. 1917; 33 years a banker in Humboldt; born Aug. 25. 1S65, Gibson Co.; son of W. H. and Jerusha Blakemore Dod- son; wife was Mattie Belle Scott; child, Mrs. Callahan. WILLIAM SENTER FIELDS— (6) Pharmacist and Manager Milan Drug Co.; member History Advisory Board; born Mil- an Jan. 6, 1879; son of J. H. and Fannie Renter Fields; wife was Hafford Browning; children, Mildred, Senter and Gordon. HENRY FLOWERS— (7) Dist. Chm. Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives; born Jan. 29, 1SS3, Kenton. Tenn.; husband of Margaret Fowler Flowers; children Sarah Eleanor and Margaret; Ma- son, Knight of Pythias, Presbyterian U. S. A. JOE A. GORDON— (8) Chm. War relief; active in Red Cross dri- ves; City Att'y. Kenton; born in Dyer, Dec. 25, 18S5; son of J. T. and Cenia Flowers Gordon; wife was Leslie Thornton; children Lois. Lucile and Neil. MRS. J. L HAGUEWOOD nee Florette Kilgore — (9) Sec. Rutherford Red Cross; Chm. 2 and 3 Roll Call; Chm. War Work; Chm. French Orphan work; Librarian Home Demonstra- tion Club; born Ralston, Tenn.; daughter of S. E. and L. A. Killgore; author and poet. JAMES LOUIS HAGUEWOOD— (10) Rutherford Chm. 4 Liberty Loan drives; merchant; horn Covington, Oct. 27. 1S67; son of B. A. and Flora Trousdale Hague- wood; Registrar 9th Dist.; children. Flor- ette, Frances. Louis E., Angeline, Eliza- beth and Virginia. A. D. HASSELL— (11) L. L. Sales Director 13 Dist.; Chm. Red Cross and Y drives; Representative 1907- 1911; born east of Trenton, son of Daniel and Maria Thomas Hassell; Sec. Milan B. M. C. ; Sec. and Treas. Drainage Project; I 'res. Cades Merc. Co. MRS. W. W. HERRON nee Mary Belle Jones — (12) Publicity Chm. Gibson Co. Red Cross; worker in surgical dressing dept. A. R. C. ; daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Jones of Jackson; graduate of M. C. F. I. W. W. HERRON— (13) Served on Exemption Board; volunteered 5 times for army service; L. L. and Red Cross speaker; born in Trenton Aug. 25, 1S91; son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herron; li- censed to practice law when 20; mayor of Trenton 1919— GROVER HENDRIX KEATON— (14) Member Tenn. Legislature 1919—; Mayor Mi- lan '17- '19 ; vol. twice for army; born Oct. 5, 1885, Weakley Co., lived in Milan since '88; son of w. J. and E. C. Keaton; wife was Cherry Clyde Clark; child, Cherry Elizabeth. BANKS P. TURNER— (15) .Member Tennessee Legislature 1919—; Liber- ty Loan speaker; born Sep. 14. 1S90, Y'ork- ville; son of Dr. A. E. and Marv Banks Turner; husband of Ivie McGee Turner; official member West Tenn. Farmers Assn. A. D. McCUTCHEN— (16) Proprietor Dyer Marble Works; member Hist Adv. Board; born in Trenton 18S4; son of Joe D. and Bettie Blackmond Me- Cutchen; wife was Ollie Woods; children, Joe Franklin, Mary Elizabeth and Rebecca. RICHARD NETHERCOTT— (17) Sec. and Treas. Gibson Co. Improvement Assn.; born in London. Eng.. Aug. 27, 1S70; son of R. and Jane Hensher Nethercott; 1st wife was Mary Hillis; children, Hillis, Annie E., Mary and Paul; Mason. Knights Templar. MRS. R. NETHERCOTT nee Vennie Edwards — (18) Rutherford Chm. Tenn. War Hist. Com. and Women Voters League; Sec. and Treas. Home Dem. Club; Sec. Red Cross; born Smithville, Ky. ; educated Paducah; daught- er of W. H. and Ann E. Sirells Edwards; married R. Nethercott June 1910. MRS. CECIL E. ROOKS nee Florence Foltz — (19) Publicity Chm. Humboldt Red Cross; born in Madison, Ind.; daughter of F. X. and Margaret Howard Foltz; society editor Humboldt Courier-Chronicle. MRS. HORACE WILSON nee Leila Baird — (20) Sec. and Treas. Dyer Red Cross; born in Dyer; graduate of Boscobel College; prom- inent in Community and Red Cross work; member Hist. Adv. Board; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baird; one child, Sarah Wilson. JSiliaiiaiiailiBilJir^ffliSa^^ m HI Miiyiiiyjisyri BnCTsaigaiwiaiya^^ I 94 Gibson County Home Service Group Number Three JOE N. ALEXANDER— (1) Chin. Bradford L. L. drives; born Oct. 23, 1S71, Bradford; son of Joe N. and Mary Lett Alexander; wife was Pearl Hedgcoek; children, Kate, Paul J., Mary F.; Mason, O. F. ; 20 vears Supt M. E. Sunday School; Steward 25 years; merchant. R. V. ATKINS— (2) Chm. Red Cross roll call; chm. speakers R. C. and L. L. ; horn Jan. 3, 1891, Gleason, Tenn.; son of G. B. and Mary Wallace At- kins; wife was Lorene Freeman; educator. Sec. Tenn. Div. Am. Nat'l. Trails; real estate and insurance. F. L. BROWNING, Pg. B.— (3) County Supt. Education; V. P. West Tenn. Teachers Ass'n. 1920; speaker L. L. and Near East: born Feb. 13, 18SS, Carroll Co.; son of J. H. and Malissa Brooks Browning; wife was Carrie Moses; children, James Leal and Doris. MRS. JOHN CAWTHON nee Hughla Davidson — (4) Director Womans Work Gib Co. Chapter Red Cross; born in Trenton; daughter of Hugh Lawson and Rebecca Deason David- son; niece of late James R. Deason; mem- ber of Cumberland Presbyterian church. MRS. G. W. DODDS nee Roberta Hays. — (5) Sec. and Treas. Eaton Red Cross; a direct- or of Eaton-Centre School 1918-1920; daught- er of J. G. and Isabelle Skiles Hays; born near Trenton; Baptist; one son, John Hays Dodds. MISS FLORABELLE DUFFEY— (6) Sec Home Service Work Humboldt Chap- ter A. R. C. March 1, 1919. to Feb. 10, 1920; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Duffey; born in Alamo, Tenn.; High School, Home Service Institute, Atlanta, Business Course Union University. MRS. H. H. ELDER nee Martha Evelyn Wright — (7) Secretary Gib. Co. Chapter Red Cross June 1917, to Nov., 191S, Sec. and Treas. Feb . 1918, to Nov.. 1918; daughter of Prof. John C. and Evelyn Richardson Wright; one child, Evelyn Elder. R. B. GRAY— (8) Kenton Chm. L. Loans; Y. M. C. A., Red Cross and War Stamp drives, born March 31, ISSn. near Kenton; U. of Tenn.; wife was Lessie Dean Tilghman; children. Sara. Mil- dred and Robert, Jr.; Methodist; Shriner Mason; Cashier First Nat'l. Bank at Ken- ton. MARION C. GUY— (9) Chm. Bradford Red Cross. Chm. United War Work and R. C. drives; born March 17, 18S4, Cleburne, Tex.; Tenn, 1890; son of Esq. J. M. and Sallie Webb Guy; wife was Gertude Townsend; child, Marion Clare; Baptist; merchant. J. W. HAYNIE— (10) County Publicity Chm. L. Loans; owner and publisher Milan Exchange; son of C. M. and Sallie Crutcher Haynie; wife was Mattie Pearce: children. Marian, Charles. Martha; Mississippian by birth, Tennessean by choice. MRS. ROBERT L. HUNT nee Edna Donaldson — (11) Chm. Brazil Red Cross; Chin. 5th I >ist. Tenn. Hist. Com.; born Trenton, daughter of Andrew and Marye Joe Moody; childien, Lillian L.. Andrew Donaldson, Robert Jo^e Mary M., William J. and Albert Leon; Methodist. MRS. PHIL B. JONES nee Clara Ropiquet — (12) Chm. Gibson Red Cross; Chm. membership R. C. drive; Chm. School Improvement League; daughter of Fred and Anna Wan- geliu Ropiquet; Loin in Belleville, 111.; two children, Elizabeth and Margaret. MRS. J. J. KEATON nee Hattie Capelle — (13) Milan Chm. Hist. Com.; born in Newbern; daughter of W. H. and Callie Rodgers Ca- pelle; teacher in Milan High School; son, William Capelle Keaton. JOHN J. KEATON— (14) Chm. 2nd L. Loan; born Nov. 12, 1883, Milan; son of W. J. and Lizzie Craig Keaton; children, Leroy ami William; died Nov. 2, 1818; was Cashier Farmers Peoples Bank; Pres. School Board; Mason, O. F. ; Cumber- land Presbyterian. SAMUEL J. MOUNT— (15) Secretary and Treasurer oi Bradford Red Cross; born in Bradford; not married; son of J. M. and Sara Flippin Mount, mer- chant. MISS ANNIE McCORKLE— (16) Chairman Yorkville Red Cross; born in Corkville: daughter of Joseph S. and Mary Frazier McCorkle; teacher in York- ville High School; member of Christian Church. R. B. McDANIEL, Esq.— (17) 21st Dist. Sales director L. I, nans; Magis- trate and Cashier Farmers and Merchants Bank, Dyer; son of Jas. N. and Sarah Reed McDaniel; born Dyer, 1858; 1st wife was Tennie Hearn; children, Mrs. Pearl Mc- Farland. Mrs. Lovie Caldwell and Chas. W. ; present wife, Mollis Barnett McDaniel. IRA F. PHILLIPS— (18) Chm. Zone 13 War Resources Com. (9 counties West Tenn); born July 1, 1S77. New Bedford, Mass.; wife was Sylvia E. Horan; one child. Sylvia Frances; Cotton tmall business all his life managing large mills at Louisville, Ky., Cluster, Pa., and Trenton, Tenn. DR. F. E. WYATT— (19) Chm. Red Cross and L L. drives; born Oct. 20, 1872. Yorkville; son of H L. and Harriett Hendricks Wyatt; wife was Blanche Turner; children. Ralph. Ewing. and Llt-wollyn; Mason: Cum IT<:-\. Pres. Bank of Yorkville. ROLLIE P. YATES, Jr.— (20) Cashier Farmers Bank Bradford: son of R. P. and Many Foster Yates; born March 6, 1SS5; husband of Lena Martin Yates; sun Herchal; member Historical Adv. Board. ^7^ltra[t7Tilf?Tilt7Yil!7Ti^^^ 96 Gibson County Home Service Group Number Four Some of the District Chairmen of the Tennessee Historical Com- mittee and Others Who Have Assisted in the Collection of Soldiers' Records. 1 MRS. T. L. AUSTIN nee Ida Shackelford — (1) 7th Hist. Chm. Term. Hist. Com.; born in Trenton; daughter of LeRoy and Penelope Bond Shackelford; son T. Louis. Jr.; taught kindergarten in Trenton; primary work at Central. MRS. OSCAR BARKER nee Bula Norman — (2) Born in Tennessee; daughter of J. J. and Dora Penn Norman; children are Wylma, Bessie and Ima Barker; Methodist; Chm. Dist. 23. MRS. HOWARD W. BANDY nee Lottie Dance — (3) Chm. Hickory Grove Red Cross; 16 Dist. Chm. Hist. Com ; daughter of Capt, John R. and Martha Hillaman Dance; children. James Russell, Hillsman Dance, Wood- ford M., John Bragg; Baptist. MRS. G. C. CALLIS nee Ida Mae Davidson — (4) Participated in Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. work; Chm. Dist. 11; born in Dyer; daught- er of J. G. and Emma Davidson; Methodist MRS. MARY S. DIAL nee Mary Sue Watt — (5) Chm. -I Dist. ; burn Gibson Wells; daughter of Joseph F. and Ann Foster Watt; Metho- dist. MRS. M. S. DITMORE nee Mary Scott — (6) Active part taken in Red Cross and other war work; Chm. 21 Dist. Hist. Com.; born in Paris, Tenn. ; daughter of Sterling B. and Mary Biggs Scott; children. Mrs. H. T. Rowe and Walter S. Ditmore. MRS. D. H. DUNGAN nee Eunice Meals — (7) Chm. Womans Work Gibson Red Cross; Chm. T. W. H. Com. IS Dist.; born in Gib- son, daughter of William I. and Rebecca Jones Meals; educated Hall Moody. DAVID HORRY DUNGAN— (8) Fruit and Vegetable Dealer; born in Gibson April 19, 1SS3; son of James A. and Mattie Parker Dungan; Steward in Methodist church. MRS. EMERSON H. DUFFEY nee Ocie McMinn — (9) 3 Dist. Chm. T. Hist. Com.; born in Milan; daughter of J. w. and Sarah McMinn; Bap- tist; educated Trenton, U. T and Valpar- aiso I".; children, Sarah Bond, Virginia Marshall. EMERSON H. DUFFEY— (10) Partner in Hawks and Duffey Wholesale Gro. Co.; born in Humboldt. Oct. 16, 1S75; son of Henry J. and Sarah Morphis Duffey. CORNELIA GRAVES— (11) Chm. Medina Red Cross, also Chm mem- bership drives; born in Medina; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson O. Graves; educat- ed at M. C. F. I. MRS. N. D. GUY nee Inez Maurine Clements — (12) 14th Dist. Chm. T. H. Com.; born in Ken- ton; daughter of Henry Clay and Mary A. Perkins Clements; George Peabody College; Baptist; supported French orphan, MRS. W. S. HESS nee Mattie Preston — (13) First Dist. Chm. T. H. Com.; born in Le- banon; daughter of Capt. S. S. and Anna- tasia Keys Preston; children, James Pres- ton and Mary Gabrilla, both imembers of the faculty of the University of Tennessee. WALTER S. HESS— (14) Principal Medina High School; Iras taught in Gibson county 40 years; IS years chair in Humboldt High School; born in Hum- boldt; son of J. A. W. and Gabrilla Lank- ford Hess; Methodist. MRS. B. T. MINTON nee Celia Birchett — (15) 24th Dist. Chm. T. H. Com.; daughter of J. B. and Dora Wright Birchett; active in community work; children, Thelma, Velma and Allen Birchett Minton; Methodist. MRS. A. A. PROCTOR nee Onis Shelton — (16) Asst. Chm. 11 Dist. T. H. Com.; born in Madison County; daughter of W. T. and Adele Cooper Shelton; Union University; one daughtetr, Sara Jane; served some months as County Demonstrator pro tern. MRS. ELLIE F. STRAIN nee Dora Norvell — (17) 6th Dist T. H. Com.; born in Eaton; daught- er of Joe and Margaret Taylor Norvell; one son. Shirley in A. E. F., another, Bruce, S i . A. T. C, two other sons and three daughters. MRS. CYRUS E. TYREE nee Lillian F. Cooke — (18) 12 Dist. T. H. Com.; born 7 inriles east of Trenton; daughter of Joseph F. and Mary E. Altman Cooke; active in Red Cross, school and church work; children, Hunter, Paul, Elizabeth and Mary Frances. MRS. B. B. ZARECOR nee Ina Allene Cawthon — (19) 8th Dist. Chm. T. H. Com.; born in York- ville; daughter of El W. and Callie Whit- son Cawthon; active in Red Cross work; one son, Burney Cawthon Zarecor. Mesdames H. Wilson. R. Nethercott. R. L. Haguewood, R. L. Hunt, J. J. Keaton. also served the State in securing soldier records; their photographs and sketches appear on other pages. Mesdames G. T. Jackson, Joe Gordon. W. H. Neill, Nellie Mount, W. D. Baird, T. L. Pounds, A. L. Barksdale and W. T. Scruggs complete the list of historical committee- men. ^i!7^lt7Ttlt?WiiT^T^7^^ 97 Gibson County Home Service Group Number Five DR. BASIL T. BENNET— (1) Physician on Local Board alter Dr. Mc- Ree entered service; County Health officer; born in Gibson county, Aug. 25. 1871; son of James F. and Sarah Taylor Bennett; wile was Mabel Harbert; sons, Harbert, Basil, Robert. E. M. BOYERS— (2) Clerk Humboldt Lay Court; assisted in registration and various relief drives; son of Patrick and Nancy Bayers; wife was Jessie McClain; son, Hillsman Boyers; T. M. A.; Baptist. MISS ALLENE DENNISON— (3) Assistant Clerk of Local Board; born in Murfreesboio; daughter of F. L. and Sal- lie Alexander Dennison; Peabody High School, Trenton and business course; sten- ographer American Cotton Oil Co. W. M. DUNLAP— (4) Magistrate sine. May 1909; Clerk of Hum- boldt Chanceny Court; born in Humboldt Dec. 11. 1845; son of Ebeneza and Mary Har- bour Dunlap; wife was Willie Hess; child- ren. Margaiet, James L., Chessie, Kittie. Charles. ALBERT SYDNEY ELDER— (5) Member ' Executive Co>m. L. Loan; born in Trenton. Jan. 14, 1862; son of John W. and Martha Houston Elder; first wife was Em- ma Caldwell; present wife was Virginia Neil; president Gibson County Bank. HARRY HOUSTON ELDER— (6) Clim. Red Cross drive; 7th Dist. Clim. 3rd L. Loan; Vice Char. United War Work; speak- er; born in Trenton July 27, 1S75; son of Horace M. and Sallie Hoyard Crisp Elder; Vanderbilt 1500; lawyer; wife was Martha E. Wright. A. B. FOUST— (7) County L. L. Chm. for materials; member LegalAdvisory Board; Humboldt sales di- rector L. L. ; chm. Red Cross membership drive; born Marshall Co., Ky . 1SS3; wife was Lucile Sinclair; children, Helen, Jack, Mary; Real Estate. LEO FREED— (8) Major on Governor's Staff; born in Trenton Aug. 25, 1875; son of Julius and Henrietta Cohn Freed; director in Gib. Co. Bank and Bank of Trenton; B. P. O. E. ; head of firm J. Freed and Sons; on L. L. com- mittees. K. C. GORDON— (9) Wholesale Grocer; born in Baton Rouge. La., Aug. 21, 1871; son of Gen. W. O. and Emma Forkner Gordon; first wife was Ol- lie Hays; son Osceola; present wife was Annie Huggins. W. O. GRAVES— (10) 1st Dist. Chm. L. Loans; born Gibson Co., July 6, 1859; son of Talton and Virginia Oliver Graves; wife was Alice Nowell; children, Aubrey, Frank. Hazel, Constance, Mary, Ruth, Edith; merchant; Methodist. JAMES W. GREEN— (II) Dep. Food Administrator born in Carroll Co., Oct 28, 1866; son of Franklin and Fran- ces Galemore Green; wife was May McKen- zie; children. Horace. Roy, Mary; merch- ant; Mason. Odd Fellow, Modern Wood- man; Methodist. SOLON HARRISON— (12) Publicity Mgr. Red Cross drives; born in Gibson county, Oct. 9, 1873; son of Stith and Mary Wade Harrison; wife was Kate Cresap; children. Nelson C, Mary, Frank; pardner Harrison-Snyder Co. JAMES HENRY HEFLEY— (13) Magistrate 1» years; with Forrest's Cav- alry, 1864; born Chester Dist. S. C, Jan. 1. 1846; son of W. H. and Margaret Boyd Hefley; wife was Fannie Flowers; children, Jamie (Stewart.) Fanchon (Harris,) Frank, Jas. Henry, Jr., Clarke, Thomas, Margaret; Mason; Meth. Steward 35 years. MRS. W. H. HOOVER nee Elizabeth Tyree — (14) Woman Chm. 6th Dist. D. Loan sales 3 and 4; born near Trenton; daughter of C. H. and Mary E. Dance Tyree; Baptist; for 8 years Asst. Cashier Bank of Eaton. W. H. HOOVER— (15) Organizer and Cashier of Bank of Eaton; born in Eaton. May 11. 1875; son of Byron and Euphemia Hodge Hoover; Mason; Pres- byterian; 12 years constable and deputy sheriff; died Oct. 21, 1918. W. T. INGRAM— (16) Prop. Lumber Co. and Owner of Silver Lake Stock Farm; born March 13, 1S57, Gib- son Co.; son of R. S. and Julia Fields In- gram; wife was Ann Buchanan; children, Tommie i Mrs. Carlyle Nuckolls) and Wil- li! u Mason. ROBERT NESTER JAMES— (17) Chm. L. Loans ISth Dist.; born in Gibson, Dec. 2S, 1881; son of L. C. and Fannie Blair James; wife was Mary Bass; children, Rob- ert Guy and Irene; Cashier Bank of Gibson; W. O. W., Mason. WILLIAM RUFUS LANDRUM— (18) chin. Xmas. Red Cross Roll Call; speaker L. Loans and W. S. S. drives; born 11th Dist. Gibson Co, June 23. 1S77; son of W. H. and Catherine Rodgers Landrum; wife was Alice Brett; lawyer. LYTLE M. LOGAN— (19) Sheriff Gibson County; born in Marshall Co.. Feb. 3. 1872; moved to Gibson Co.. 1S85; wife was Mrs. Nora Huev; son L. M.. Jr.: elected Sheriff May 8. 1919. to fill unexpired term; re-elected Aug. 4, 1920. J. W. McGLATHERY— (20) Chm. Humboldt Red Cross; Post Master Humboldt; born Dec. 29. 1S79, Toone, Terra.; son of F. M. and Mattie Mercer McGlath- ery; wife was Ada Sharp, i ^-gMW^ItTn^liTn^tlffllira^ mums i M^MlM'M'M'MM MM^JXUi^^M 98 Gibson County Home Service Group Number Six SIDNEY HORACE McKENZIE (1) Sec. Trenton Chamber of Commerce; on L. Loan committees; born near Bradford, July 14. 1S73; son of N. I. H. and Callie Virginia Boone McKenzie; wife was Anna Hays Dew; children S. H., Jr., Robert Hess. LUTHER W. MILLIGAN— (2) Red Cross and Y. committees; born Jan 2r>, 1882, 6th Dist; son of S. D. and Rachel Burkett Milligan; wife was Jessie Dodson; children. Dorothy. Luther W., Jr.; Mgr. Milligan-Morris Co.; Sec. Official Board Methodist. DR. L. H. MONTGOMERY— (3) L. L. and \V. S. S. committees; physician and surgeon; born Dec. 23, 1S76, Sumner Co., Tenn.; 15 years in Gibson Co.; wife was Mai Ramsey; children, Robert, Harry, Imo- gene; moved from Riverside to Trenton, Jan. 1, 1919. J. F. PARKER— (4) Mayor of Gibson 1914-191.S; born in Gibson, Jan. 19. Is63; son of Esq. M. F. Parker and Vanleer Walker Parker; merchant; eight children; one son in war. C. W. ROOKS— (5) Senator til Gen. Assembly; co-editor Cour- ier Chronicle. Humboldt; born in Weakley Co.; son of A. and Belle Johnson Rooks; wife was Kate Senter; children, Kathleen R. MoKnight. Bessie, Nell, Charles, Rachel; introduced first equal suffrage bill in legis- lature. JUDGE J. D. SENTER— (6) Member Hist. Adv. Board; served on (' I of Civil Appeals as special Judge by ap- pointment of Gov. Patterson; born March 17. 1872, Humboldt; State senator 1907-1909: Humboldt lawyer since 1896; wife was Nell Long. H. V. SENTER— (7) Justice of the Peace, Mayor Medina, Sec. School Board; Co. -Mgr. Medina Fruit Assn; born Aug. 17, 1872, Gibson Co.; son of W. M. and Nancy J. Pemberton Senter; first wife yas Emma Burrow; present, Minnie D. Hardy; children, Robert W, and II Vernon. J. J. SNYDER— (8) Owner and director of the Eclipse Marble and Granite "Works in Humboldt; learned the trade at 14 years of age; wife was Hat- tie Pugh; children. W. H. and Katie Lou Kimbrough; Mr. and Mrs. Snyder celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next year EMILE SNYDER— (9) Speaker in L. Loans; born Nov. 30, 1SS2, Hagenua, Alsace; to Trenton, Tenn.. U. S. A., Sept. 2, 1900; Tailor until Jan 19211. when he became pardner in Harrison Dry Goods Co.; visited Alsace Aug. 1920. SOL SHATZ— (10) Kenton Chairman Liberty Loans: wife was Flora Marks; five sons, two in service; four daughters; Merchant; Shriner; Knight of Pythias. F. C. STREUFERT— (11) Pardner in Humboldt Milling Co.; born Neuendorf, Province Pommern, Germany; America lss7 ; applied for citizenshii e year later; final papers 1893; Humboldt in June. 1914. JEFFERSON DAVIS TALLEY— (12) Sec. County War Council; Sec. Trenton B. M. C. during war; previously I lep. Sec. State of Tenn., 8 years; born in Dycrsburg, Dec. 23. 1867; sen of ('apt. Geo. \v. and Sarah Wad.' Talley; Real estate. J. J. TATEM— (13) Manager Forked Deer Mfg. Co.; born Nor- folk Va ; wife was Lee Caldwell; children, Durv I Robbie T. Moore, Bemis, Guer- ant, Loevia. John James, Jr.: home in Tren- ton 17 years; Baptist. IRA B. TAYLOR— (14) Co. Sec. and Treas. ll>i\ Cross drive; I. I, Com.: born in Trenton, July 11, 1874; son of s. J and Mollie Crenshaw Taylor; wife was Emma Hickman; children. Virginia, Maiy, Ira, Jr., John; Chm. School Board. MERCER W. TAYLOR— (15) Register Gibson Co.; assisted exemption board; born Trenton, Dec. 7. IS72; son of S. J. and Mollie Crenshaw Taylor; wile was Willie Mitchell; Buyer and shipper nf cattle. B. F. JONES— (16) Circuit Court Clerk for II years; born in Trenton. Nov. 19. IMS; fiirst wit'-- was Mrs. Viek Cole Green, who had one son, R. O. Green; children, Edgar. Robert. Carrie (Patterson); present wife was Mis. .lane McDaniel Jones who had two children, Mol- lie J. Thomas and Leila Snoddy; children Reginald, Knox. Helen Atkins; Sheriff ! years; Mason; Methodist. JUDGE R. K. TAYLOR— (17) Judy.' of Gibson Co.; born 2:; Dist., Nov. Is, 1866; wife was Roberta Moore; children, I'rsab. Kate and Alfred; Mayor of Milan >'• cars; elected Judge of Gibson Co. Aug. 4. 1918. DR. J. W. THOMPSON— (18) Member Humboldl Med. Adv. Hoard: den- tist: born in Milan. Feb. 1. 1S74; son of C. I and Angie Johnson Thompson; wile was Margaret Pearson. F. R. UTLEY— (19) Yorkville Chm. L. Loan and one Red Cross drive; born in Kentucky lS7. r >; son of J. A. and Martha Shutt Utley; wife was Annie Shannon; children, Lojyse, Prentice, Mary i Veil; cashier of Yorkville. W. L. WADE— (20) Sales Mgr. Gibson Co. Victory Lean; Chm. 1st Red Cross drive; treas. Red Cross chapter t; months; born Bradford, July 11. 1S67; son of R. H and Elizabeth Lett Wade; wife was Sallie Mullins; children. Marj Birmingham, Evelyn Harwood. ^lh^[^!r?WWWy^irraih^! MfflissEnBo s?[S5SisaiaaOT.^M^^^ 99 This engraving of the Gibson ( lounty ( !our1 1 [ouse is made from a photograph taken several years ago. The small trees shown here arc now very large and so obscure the view of the building that a photograph today would show more park than court house. The Confederate monument stands southeast of the building and a beautiful fountain plays near the southwesl corner. The court house was built in 1899. The following gentlemen were members of the building committee : R. Z. Taylor, T. J. Hap- pel, M. D., See.; B. C. Jarrell, J. W. Howell, John T. Hale. W. Chamberlain and Co., of Knoxville were the architects and T. R. Biggs and Son of Trenton, the contractors. Recently having been repainted the court house looks new and stately as when first er- ected. The large auditorium is used not only for Circuit Court and official and political gatherings, but sonic great religious meet- ings have been held there, and the literary and musical contests of the Gibson County Field Days find suitable accommodation there. 1 100 County Officials County Judge ----------- R. K. Taylor Trustee ------------- W. D. Davis County Court Clerk ------- --J. H. Burress Circuit Court Clerk --------- B. F. Jones Chancery Court Clerk -------- F. G. Holmes Register ------------- M.W.Taylor Circuit Court Clerk Humboldt - - - - - W. M. Dunlap Clerk of the Law Court Humboldt E. M. Boyers Sheriff -------------- L. M. Logan County Superintendent of Education F. L. Browning County Truant Officer -------- J. B. Cummings viMHHlSiiMER:! ■ aiinaiSBn ffffiraimiSMSiKM 101 Personnel of the Qibson County Court COUNTY SEAT - TRENTON, TENNESSEE Dist. No. F. J. Foster 1 W.J. Boone 1 H. V. Senter 1 J. R. Jackson 2 R. T. Lewis 2 Hugh T. Bennett 3 W. M. Dunlap 3 B. A. Craddock 3 J .A. Brown 4 J. R. Craig 4 D. M. Dinwiddie 5 M. M. Mallett 5 < !. E. Adams (died July 1, 1920) 6 Successor R. H. Malone J. C. Carlton 6 J. I. Crenshaw 7 W. F. McRee 7 J. H. Hefley 7 0. R, Howse 7 J. L. McCorkle 8 F. B. Lasley 8 D. F. Lassiter 9 Jack Flowers 9 W. T. Halford 9 W. D. Kerr 10 J. L. Harris 10 J. B. Fletcher 11 E. D. Barron 11 J. S. Burns 12 Walter McLean 12 Dist. No. J. H. Browning 13 A. D. Holt 13 L. R. Powell 13 J. M. Guy 14 E. A. Craddock 14 J. A. Overton 14 A. H. Cannon 15 J. M. Caruth 15 J. Q. Koffman 16 Succeeded by Repps Knox Jan. 1920. C. W. Morgan 16 A. K. Perry 17 J. A. Fisher 17 R. D. Estes 18 R. Z. Coleman 18 W. R. Couch 19 J. A. O 'Daniel 19 W. E. Hunt 20 J. H. Koffman 20 O. T. Love 21 J. T. Hall 21 R, B. McDaniel 21 J. N. Thetford 22 J. F. Arnold 22 N. B. Johnson 23 J. J. Mormon 23 T. L. Marsh 24 C. E. Garner 24 J. H. Fitzgerald 25 Succeeded by A. L. Barks- dale. :QuQuAuAunuf MgQiggggSllra rTTi f?Ti fnuffiiBuSUiaiairaff^uriiff^u^^ 1 i 1Q2 Qibson County (Map used by courtesy of Mr. Nethercott of Rutherford Milling Co.) Gibson County, loyal daughter of the Old Volunteer State, and a big sister to Obion, Weakley, Carroll, Madison, Crockett and Dyer Counties that surround her, stands mighty in power, deep in purpose and world-wide in her influence. Gibson County was formed in 1823, surveyed to contain about 550 square miles, and named in honor of Col. Thomas Gibson. From the hilly, broken eastern part to the level "bottom" lands of the western border, one finds fertile acres suited to the cultiva- tion of almost everything grown within the Temperate Zone. In agriculture no county in the State excells her and her place is well at the front in the number of inhabitants and the aggregate wealth of her citizens. Gibson is the leading county in Tennessee in vegetables produced, in poultry and in the value of her horses. frlitffjltrriif^if^^ gMTgns rs ^r^yn^^iyi'iy^ 1 !^^ sjgst? 103 The South Fork of the Obion River on the northeast boundary, the .Middle Fork of the Forked Deer on the south-west border and the North Fork of the Forked Deer through the central portion of the county are its chief water courses. The drainage of the swamp lands in the past several years has reclaimed much land cultivation and has doomed to anihilation the malaria-bearing mosquito. Indeed the health of Gibson countians is receiving the best of attention. The County Court has a doctor from the State Board of Health employed to examine the school children, to give ty- phoid inoculation to all who desire it and to promulgate princi- ples of rural sanitation in communities not controlled by corpora- tion health laws. Dr. I. C Jones held the position until a few months ago. He accomplished much in awaking the people to higher ideals of sanitation. A Red Cross nurse also visits homes and schools. It is through her farming interests that Gibson County stands pre-eminent. For some years past it has been the policy of the County ( lourt to employ an efficient farm demonstrator to look af- ter the farming interests of Gibson County. Mr. Herrington and Mr. Abernathy began the farm demonstration work in the county and by wise help to the farmers, established faith in the new department. J. 0. Tackett has been farm demonstration agent for several years. He has proved a very successful assistant to the farmers through his suggestions on the cultivating, harvesting and marketing of crops. His articles in the county papers were always read with interest. Mr. Tackett resigned a few months ago to accept a chair in agriculture in the Humboldt High School. The court has just employed a trained man for the position now — L. H. Haltom. Miss Flise Catron, a charming woman well versed in Domestic Science, lias the department of Home Demonstration. Through her and Mr Tackett 's untiring labors in collecting and good taste in arranging exhibits, Gibson county won second prize among the 21 competing counties at the Tri-State Fair in Memphis in 1919. This year, without the help of a farm demonstrator, Miss Catron shouldered the whole burden of the Memphis exhibit. In placing the. exhibit, she was assisted by Mr. Bolt Scruggs. Again she won honors for Gibson County. She won first place among Tennessee iEgaiisw^ffSWif^^^ ^fra'rf^^i^yru^i^iMgg^^ 104 Home Demonstration Camp Counties and tied for second prize among all the counties of the three States . The demonstrators of the winning county had been allowed $1500.00 for expenses and those of the county that tied with Gibson for second place had $700.00 at their disposal. Gib- son had no such fund at all. There being no farm demonstration agent at present, facts con- cerning the big work accomplished in that line are not available. Farmers who co-operated with the department have reaped great benefits. Some communities have awakened to co-operative buy- ing and selling and all have profited handsomely. The greatest work has been done among the boys in the corn and pig clubs. The boys have been shown the attractive side of farming instead of realizing only the drudgery. In a few paragraphs a more detailed account of the home dem- onstration department appears. Miss Ruth Arey began the home demonstration work in Gibson County, in May 1917. She is now Division Agent and visits Gib- son County often and shows a keen interest in the progress of the work here. FiiraiffaigaimHiigrOTra 105 Hickory Grove organized the first woman 's club with a member- ship of 53. At the end of the year 1917, ten clubs for women and six for girls with a total enrollment of 386 were working. Due to the great need to produce and conserve food caused by the war, the rural people were most enthusisastie in doing their part. The subjects of all-year gardens, and canning and preserving were thoroughly studied at the beginning. We were then shower- ed with war recipes. A drive was put on for using a surplus of Irish potatoes to save wheat flour. Every conceivable way of pre- paring these potatoes was studied by the clubs. Along with that were the war bread recipes. The Eldad club of which Mrs. R. Z. Coleman was president, reported ten out of seventeen homes re- frained from using wheat flour but twice a week. Sixty two fami- lies in Gibson County reported no wheat flour used after the strict- est call to conserve was out until the situation was relieved. Quite a number more families could be in this class but their records were not reported to the H. D. agent. Two women's clubs an- swered the call when increased production of pork was urged. In a number of places the 11. D. (dubs furnished the nucleus for the Red Cross sewing and knitting to be done. Liberty Loan lead- ers called on the chairmen of the II. I). clubs to aid their organiza- tion for that work. The girls' club in Laneview, Hickory Grove and Bradford equip- ped a nice kitchen in the school building in their respective com- munities. During the school months, Miss Arey gave them domes- tic science lessons in these kitchens once a week. The same kitch- ens were used by the women's clubs for their monthly meetings at which time demonstrations were given. On February 1, 1919, Miss Elsie Catron took charge of the home demonstration work in Gibson County. She supervises 18 clubs over the county — the following women's clubs: Bradford, Brazil, Dyer, Eaton, Eldad, Hickory Grove, Hope Hill, Laneview, Moore's Chapel, Oakview and Rutherford. The following are girls' clubs: Central, Dyer, Edison, Hickory Grove, Medina, Moore's Chapel, Neboville and Yorkville. There is a total mem- ship of 525. There are 150 poultry club members and 150 mem- bers of the garden clubs. The aggregate value of the canning done by the clubs last year was $4600.00. ;OP511Mg!n7ligTiffM^ I 1 ^IMiMIMIMIMlMllSyMlMiMiRgMiEn B' ' ! .SH11 106 **v Canning Club M iss Catron arranges for a Girls Home Demonstration Camp at Vincent Springs, near Dyer, each year. Forty two of the girls attended the 1919 camp and seventy two took part in the 1920 camp. Of course, there is plenty of fun and recreation but the girls really get a short course in home demonstration. Under careful supervision the girls dress chickens, cook, clean up and get very practical lessons. It is all done "turn about" and in a jolly spirit of racing and rivalry so the tasks appear as play. Lec- tures and demonstrations are given by specialists from the Uni- versity of Tennessee and the Division of Extension and from the Agricultural Department at Washington, D. C. The most progressive H. D. clubs hold community fairs. Lane- view and Oakview have held three, Medina two and Rutherford a very successful one recently. Oakview carried a community ex- hibit to the Jackson fair last year. This year there were two community exhibits from Gibson County — Brazil and Rutherford. In 1918, there were 4 community exhibits at the Gibson County fair; 4 in 1919, and 8 in 1920. These community exhibits show marvelous collections of things that tell of the progress and pros- 107 perity of the places they represent. There have been Gibson Coun- ty exhibits at the Tri-State fair in Memphis for three successive years. Tliree county poultry shows have brought out some beautiful birds. The 1920 show offers a short course in poultry keeping. A County Poultry Association has been organized. Dr. W. F. .Mat thews is president. Miss Catron corresponding secretary and Mrs. H. W. Bandy, recording secretary and treasurer. A very helpful feature of the community clubs this year has been the teaching of bread making culminating in a bread con- test. 1300 girls and 2200 women in West Tennessee participated. Each H. D. club held its club contest and sent winners to the county bread contest at Trenton. Mrs. Claude Cladhill of Dyer won first prize, a $75.00 vapor oil stove given by the Detroit Vapor Stove Co.; Mrs. J. F. Patterson of the Eaton club won second, a .*:!.). 00 aluminum steam pressure canner. In the girls clubs Joan- na Patterson of the Central club won first prize, a cedar chest; Marvel Bass of Eldad, a steam pressure canner and Nannie Lou Cooper of Hickory Grove, won third prize, an ivory comb and brush set. Winners in the county contests took part in the West Tennessee bread contest held in Jackson. Mrs. Gladhill won third place among the women and Joanna Patterson third place among the girls. Besides the Business Mens clubs in many of the towns there is a county organization that stands for "Good roads, good schools and good churches" — it is the "Gibson County Improvement As- sociation." Esq. W. R. Couch of Kenton is president; R. Nether- cott of Rutherford is secretary and treasurer and the following gentlemen are vice presidents: John Logan, District No. 8, G. S. Barton No. 9, Clarence Bogle No. 10, J. T. Callahan No. 19, Henry Dickey No. 21, Esq. John Norman No. 23, and Page Jones No. 21. The eastern part of the county is blessed with two nation- al highways. The Gibson County Improvement Association is at work to develop good highways through the central portion of the county. No sketch of Gibson county, however brief, attempting to por- tary the events of 1917-1918-1919 could ignore the splendid service rendered by the newspapers. Up until the war period, we did 5MS& \i iTm if rTtT^y^r^ii^ifnii^Tfii'iTri'iTrt fr^i7^f?Tmrri ffii n^ i??wrin7fl i ra : i7Tiii7Tiiraii?^^MnraiffriiT rL"g2l : 108 not realize what an asset our newspapers were. Our government asked the American press, from the mighty metropolis papers to the smallest village sheet to place before the people the facts that would awaken the folk to an enthusiastic buying of government securities. The United States asked millions of dollars value in newspaper space free and freely was it given. The same amount of advertising cost the English government millions of dollars. Our papers gave ungrudgingly and theirs should be the credit and honor. Editor J. W. Haynie of the Milan Exchange was county publicity chairman. He and Editor Chas E. Smith of the Herald- Democrat at Trenton, Charles Glass of the Gazette also of Tren- ton, the editor brothers, C. W. and C. E. Rooks, of the Humboldt Courier Chronicle and Editor Williams of the Rutherford Regis- ter all received citations for doing effective war work through their papers. During the two years Editor Glass was in Prance, the Gazette was published by Mrs. J. B. Judd nee Martha Glass. During the latter part of the war different business firms in the towns shouldered a part of the cost of the government advertising but the vast majority of it was borne by the newspapers. It was not a case of using unfilled space for every column could have been sold. It was an unprecedented time of advertising in many lines. For 52 consecutive years the Gibson County Fair has been held in Trenton, a delight to all whose hearts are not over fifty years old, and a wonderful incentive to better farming, better cultiva- tion of housewifely talents and better poutry raising. Let 's go back a decade or two and recall the fair during the days of fine show horses. Gibson county had some of the finest in the world. Remember how the Barham horses would cake walk and take a step or two up the stairway to the band stand? Mr. Bob Hays would come plunging into the ring on a splendid bay and Mr. Bob Howse on a ribbon winning gray. Remember how King Lear could trot"? But why name them. Already memory has the ring filled again for us with those matchless beauties. Looking over the field, calling upon all your knowledge of horse qualities, you perhaps chose the bay. The girl at your side in a new calico, red, maybe, with polka dots, would be just as sure the blue ribbon would go to the black. She judged only by beauty and style, not by gaits. When she lost you'd buy her some lemonade and taffy affagYiira.ff ^irraig^iff^iff^i^r^^ii^ ig 109 to appease her wrath at those horrid judges. Next the young la- dies would ride. The long, impractical, but graceful riging skirts sometimes kept the horses excited until you held your breath for fear someone would be hurt. But all went well and the judges gave the silver vase to one of the fair equestriennes and the es- corts gave boxes of candy to all the rest. The fair was over and we went home, tired but happy through the dust — for dust and the fair are inseparable. The fair of today has progressed as have the people to automo- biles (one is given away out there today) and fine cattle, sheep and pigs. There are still some splendid horses shown, for Gibson ( 'onnty still leads the state in the value of her horses. The farm exhibits are greater than ever. The Floral Hall still shows beauti- ful quilts and pictures . The pantry exhibits are more tempting than ever but are judged by experts who score our preserves as if the old adage that "the proof of the pudding is the eating" were only half true. Wonderful community exhibits make you feel like taking off your hat to Gibson County — north, west, south and east. Creditable poultry shows where $50 and $100 birds are pitted against each other make you understand Gibson County's lead over all the other counties in the State in poultry. Greatest of all — the charm of the fair of yesteryear and the joy of the fair today — is the meeting and mingling with friends you haven't seen for O so long! At the head of educational matters in Gibson County stands Superintendent F. L. Browning, a man trained in pedagogy and keenly awake to the best methods in school management. The compulsory school law is rapidly doing away with illiterates. County Truant Officer J. B. Cummings needs the heartiest co- operation in all communities. Becently some farmers from another State were touring the western part of this county. They declared they had never seen such corn crops before and that the cotton fields were wonderful. Traveling through the eastern portion one is equally impressed with the bounty on every hand — north, south, central — it is the same story. One is charmed by the beautiful county homes and the broad and fertile acres. Improved farm machinery and household con- 110 veniences are rapidly transforming the drudgery of farm labor into an interesting science. Gibson County has a large number of good towns. A review of these larger towns has been arranged with the concept of pre- senting them as a guest would see them. Imagine yourself being conducted through the several towns not on top of a sight seeing bus listening to the hackneyed spiel of a guide, but rather going through the various towns with someone who lives there and takes a pride in pointing out some things of interest. In several in- stances the secretaries of the business men's clubs have written for you the descriptions. In other towns High School English classes have prepared essays on the growth of their towns from pioneer days to the present. Only a few have been left to the transient guest to describe. The national magazines published a few years ago a joke to the effect that if you asked an easterner what was the matter with his town, he would sit down and with infinite pains explain to you faults in city government, etc. Asking the same question of a man from one of our central cities, he would look at you in aston- ishment and tell you there was nothing the matter. If you dared ask the question of a westerner he would knock your head off be- fore you finished the words. Don't ever ask such a question in Bradford. The alphabet there begins with B. Of course, they believe in "America First," but they mean by it "Bradford, Ten- nessee, United States of America." If the present loyal spirit of the citizens continues Bradford will be a metropolis in a few years. Mr. R. V. Atkins thus introduces Bradford to you : BRADFORD Bradford is a progressive, wide-awake town of about six hun- dred inhabitants, located in the heart of the famous fruit and vegetable belt on the Illinois Central Railroad, the Mississippi Valley Highway, and the American National Trails. It is a splen- did shipping point, having easy access to the large cities of the Eastern and Northern States. It is the center of the lumber in- dustry of the county. The country surrounding Bradford is typi- , tiUSiliSiiMliK 'SuMial^MS^IifiiliailiS 111 cally agricultural, Bradford being one of the best cotton, fruit and vegetable markets in West Tennessee. The educational facilities of Bradford are splendid. The Brad- ford High School is a graded school, under the instruction of a well trained faculty. It offers in addition to the Grammar school grades, the full four year high school course, which enables the young people of this community to complete their preparatory course at home. The teachers are B. W. Bruce, principal, Mesdames R. V. Atkins and Blanche D. Carr and Misses Ruth Ewens, Kathleen Wingo and Ida MeFarland, also music and ex- pression teachers. Bradford's business institutions are strong and sound. The men at the head of these institutions are recognized as safe, con- servative business men, and command the respect of the business world and the confidence of the people. Authorities give these institutions high rating, some being recognized as leaders in the quantity of business in this section of country. Bradford has two splendid banks. The Farmers Bank is the younger organization, but is progressive and growing. W. A. Crabtree is president, R. P. Yates, cashier, and L. H. Waldrop, as- sistant cashier. The Bank of Bradford has its surplus and undi- vided profits of $16,450.00 invested in Liberty Bonds. It was or- ganized Sept, 1, 1903, and has a capital stock' of $30,000.00. J. H. Rochelle is president, J. N. Alexander, vice president, and D. H. Patterson, cashier. The Bradford Chamber of Commerce is a thoroughly progres- sive organization never missing an opportunity of promoting Bradford and the surrounding community. M. C. Guy is presi- dent; T. W. Jones, vice-president; R. V. Atkins, secretary, and J. H. Rochelle, treasurer. There are 90 members. Two pleasant boarding houses are found in Bradford. They are the Crabtree and the MeKenzie hotels. Scott is postmaster and during the war he kept up with the ever changing addresses of the Bradford soldiers so friends might know where to write to them. The citizenship of Bradford is thrifty and progressive. Nearly every man in Bradford owns his home, thus he takes interest in the welfare of the community. It is largely an educated citizen- SEffiaraiinffiFSiiRiiira^^ 112 ship possessing knowledge of the value of co-operation. This has enabled this community to lay claim to the best roads in the coun- try. A strong, active, working Chamber of Commerce is actively engaged originating and sponsoring projects for the upbuilding of Bradford and vicinity. During the Great War, women, men, boys and girls took an ac- tive part in every movement that would prove beneficial to the United States and her allies. In every Liberty Loan, in every Red Cross drive, every Y. M. C. A. campaign, in every W. S. S. sale, and in every other drive for funds to assist in carrying the great war on to a triumphant close Bradford went far above her quota — sometimes doubling it. To no one man, to no one woman belongs this honor, but to almost the entire citizenship. The citizens of Bradford constituted a reserve force behind the firing line. They never for one moment forgot the boys engaged in the bloody strug- gle to defend civilization and democracy. With broken and bleed- ing heart, Bradford saw her boys take their place in the army that was to defeat the German hordes and with all the strength and every resource at her command, she kept "the home fires burn- ing" "till the boys came home." All except one came home. One noble son sleeps beneath the poppy beds of Flanders — a sacrifice for freedom — Ross Perry. The Bradford Legion of Honor is named for him. The growth of Bradford lias been steady and rapid. Fifty years ago, there were only two houses in Bradford, both of which were wooden structures. Now the business houses are modern, sani- tary, brick buildings. The residences are beautiful, up-to-date and convenient. With the progressive spirit and the co-operation of her citizens that Bradford now has, there is no reason that it should not grow into a beautiful little city within the next few years. The people of Bradford realize that the progress and growth of a town depend on the citizenship of that town. Bradford now is a prosperous town, proud of its mother county and happy that it is a part of the world's greatest nation. It is justly proud of the illustrious part she has played in the world's greatest crisis, and her people are happy and contented to dwell in w 1 I x^WSESMtlS ,r^M!ffSflini^lgfflfffflff^lM^ 113 the "Sunny Southland" in the Volunteer State, Andrew Jack- son's State, the Thirty-sixth State, the one that broke the shackles and gave to every woman the privilege of the ballot. BRAZIL The following descrijDtion of Brazil is taken from an honor pa- per prepar?d by Miss lone Brasfield for her English class: Brazil is situated in the Fifth district about nine miles south- west of Trenton. It was established about 1869. Probably the first settler near this place was Col. Shaw who moved from North Carolina in 1820. In 1830, John Friason and Cas Simmons, sons- in-law of Col. Shaw moved into this wilderness. Bears, panthers and wolves were very numerous. Deer were so plentiful that much venison was eaten. Col. Shaw was a Baptist preacher. He founded Old Beulah Church. The first business house was built by Albert Yancy. After the building of this ten by twelve foot store the place was given the name of Pin Hook. The next building was the old Presbyterian Church. It was built of logs. The seats were logs split and put together with wooden pegs. The pastor was Mr. Hodge. About this time great excitement prevailed in the neighborhood over the proposed emigration to Brazil South America. Instead of leaving home and country and going on the long journey, some of the people of what was at that time known as Poplar Grove decided to change the name of their village to Brazil. They had the town incorporated and its name changed by the legislature of 1869-70. The families of Richard Hartsfield, Jim Lowe, W. S. and John Hartsfield, Sharp and Jim Simmons were among those m Brazil at that time. Brazil of today has seven business houses, one blacksmith shop, one mill. D. B. Barber is now putting electric lights in Brazil. He has a beautiful drug store. There are three churches — the Missionary Baptist, the Metho- dist and the Presbyterian. Two doctors live in Brazil — Dr. Albert Brasfield and Dr. Wal- lace Barker, who has served as county health officer. 114 1 a Many pretty homes here have modern conveniences. M. Mal- lett was the first to install lights and water in his home. Brazil High School has an enrollment of about 272 pupils. Un- der the management of Elizabeth Word, it has acquired a good reputation for efficiency. The country around Brazil is well adapted to general farming, some of the land being very productive. The farmers in the neigh- borhood cultivate a variety of crops and are generally prosperous J. Q. Butler has established a State wide reputation for fine beef cattle. Lane brothers, Donaldson brothers, D. M. Dinwiddie and sons, Watt brothers, Henry Vaughn all farm extensively. The Bank of Brazil does a very satisfactory amount of business. Its paid in capital stock is $12,500.00. T. K. Happel is president, D. M. Dinwiddie, vice-president, and James H. Banks, cashier. 1 CADES Cades is located in 13th District on I. C. R. R. and Miss. Valley Highway, in one of the best agricultural sections of West Term. The community of Cades is well and favorably known for its educational advantages as Union Central is one of the most suc- cessful High Schools of the county, with a splendid faculty of Coy Barron, principal, assisted by Misses Lizzie Robertson, Mamie Knox and Velma Guy. The Cades Mercantile Co., and Cades Gin- ning Co. are strong business organizations and co-operate with the other interests with a spirit of helpful service. The splendid railroad facilities direct to Chicago and other lead- ing markets give encouragement to vegetable culture, hence this is one of the greatest tomato sections of the country. I Intensified and diversified farming has developed wonderful agricultural resources and well organized co-operative methods of selling by the Fruit Growers Association aids very materially in marketing. The citizens in general are intelligent, progressive and public spirited. c DYER Dyer is a wide spreading town. On either side of the Mobile & Ohio tracks you might walk yourself very weary and still be in Dyer. Good concrete walks and pretty homes would gladden your journey all the way. The citizens are music loving. A splendid band is kept in train- ing and almost every home enjoys a piano. The same aesthetic taste shows itself in the massing of beautiful flowers about the homes. Lawns and yards are kept closely clipped and altogether show exqiusite care. Dyer was established in 1859 and its growth has been steady though unhurried. G. P. Russell has been mayor for years. C. C. Berry is post- master. The Dyer Water and Light Plant is owned by the city. W. H. Howse, since his return from army service, has been manager. Newly installed street lights turn night into day. From the trains one sees only the rear entrances of most of the stores but looking east one may see directly into the hospitable doors of Hotel Bellevedere. Here since 1906, Dr. and Mrs. Newman have entertained the traveler, sending him on his way feasted and refreshed. Neither of their two sons, Manie Perkins and Robert Lee, Jr., were old enough for war service. There are two thriving banks in Dyer. The Farmers and Mer- chants Bank has as president, C. O. Ewell; the vice-presidents are J. W. Owens and A. J. Thornton; cashier is Esq. R. B. McDaniel and assistant cashiers are S. A. Bradley and C. W. McDaniel. The officers of the Bank of Dyer are H. D. Hayes, president; M. R. Smith, vice-president; H. Wilson, cashier, and W. E. Baird and John M. Jackson, assistant cashiers. The children of this town have always had unusually fine ad- vantages in school. Dyer was perhaps the first town in the county to build a really modern school building. Earnest, capable teach- ers have always been selected and the best of musical opportuni- ties offered. The present faculty: B. F. Hall, principal, assisted by Mesdames John McAllister and Mays Jackson and Misses Maggie Cheatham, Bertha Murdoch, Mabel Williams, Mary Boyd and Mattie Hutchison. B^B^EffiirarBiirfflfiTtio^lim^ s ^^MIM^ MM^i ia^MlM^ 116 Just at present Dyer is without a newspaper of her own. G. W. Boucher, now editor of the Martin Mail, edited the Dyer Reporter for a number of years. Richard E. Davis, after his return from army service, w r as editor of the Dyer Reporter and the Kenton paper until he recently accepted a position in Arkansas. The largest manufacturing concern in the town is the Dyer Fruit Box Mfg. Co., owned by C. O. Ewell and sons and H. D. Hayes. C. H. Ewell is superintendent. This factory was estab- lished in 1889, and has been operated continuously since. The output is between 100 and 150 cars of box material shipped per year. Gibson County supplies practically all the lumber used. There are good timber lands near Dyer. The factory payroll runs from $950.00 to $1100.00 per week. Strawberry, peach and tomato crates are the principal products, however, the making of chicken coops grows in importance. It is an interesting place in the bas- ket rooms where the girls work from September to July making berry quarts and tomato and peach baskets. The Dyer Monument Works, A. D. McCutchen, proprietor, is another of the big business interests. Marble and granite from Vermont and Georgia and some from various other quarries are shipped in car loads. Skilled marble cutters finish some beauti- ful monuments. The new office and display room when completed will probably be the handsomest stone display quarters in West Tennessee. The Dyer Flour Mill, owned by 1). A. Darrar and R. L. Dement, has been in operation about 25 years. There are gins and saw mills, blacksmith shops and garages. W. A. Banks has a splendid automobile business. The retail stores are very creditable and altogether one finds Dyer a hustling, delightful town. The five churches have each a substantial house of worship. —Baptist, Methodist, Cumberland Presbyterian, Presbyterian IT. S. A., and Christian all have good memberships. Dyer people have made for their town a great name for hospi- tality in their delightful entertainment of delegates to various meetings held there. MaIS2IM!^iiniraT^if^^ 117 EATON For the first time in her history, Eaton boasts a senator. Sena- tor J. H. Harber wrote for yon the accompanying historical sketch of our town: Eaton, a beautiful village situated in the southwest corner of Gibson County, on a bluff overlooking the middle fork of the Forked Deer River, was founded about 1827. First it was called Buckner's Bluff after William Buckner, one of the pioneer set- tlers, who for years conducted a large wood work shop and made, among other things, coffins for the people who happened to die in this community. This town bears the distinction of being the oldest town in (lib- son County and in early days was a prominent landing point for flat boats which carried merchandise from points on the Mississ- ippi river, up the Forked Deer, to be distributed among many towns. Eaton received its name form John H. Eaton, Secretary of War during Jackson's administration. Eaton has six good general stores, Dodds Drug Store, two bar- ber shops, two large garages, three grist mills, saw mill and good lumber yard. The Bank of Eaton has been successful throughout the ten years since its organization. R. J. Dennis is president, A. W. Taylor, vice-president, A. M. Givens, cashier, and J. E. Baugus, assistant cashier. There are two churches in the town, four others within easy drive. Dr. M. D. Ingram is our physician. J. E. Taylor, postmaster.. During the war period, Eaton suffered the loss of three very prominent citizens. Coie Foster, killed in action on the battle fields of France, was the first Gibson County son to pay the su- preme sacrifice. Dr. G. W. Dodds and Cashier W. H. Hoover, pre- sident and cashier respectively of the Bank of Eaton, both passed away. The children of Eaton are within easy walk of two very excel- lent schools and splendid musical advantages are theirs. One of the oldest Masonic lodges in the county is here. A village of about 350 population, and surrounded by perhaps the most fertile agricultural lands in the county; she has been vis- @Z£k\uAuS0ZSigS1^3iia^^^ 1 ng?T? Sg!M!MIMIMIMIM]M]^'^'^^ 118 itecl only once by a governor while in office, Gov. Tom C. Rye paid ns a visit in 1918. In early days, like almost all river towns, she gained for herself a somewhat unsavory reputation — having to her credit several murders — her people long since mended their ways, however, and are now as law abiding, patriotic, public spirited citizens as can be found anywhere, believing in churches, schools, good roads and every movement for the uplift and betterment of the community and for the making of the world a better place in which to live. FRUITLAND Fruitland is known, as its name would suggest, for its ship- ments of fruits and vegetables. A recent disastrous fire has han- dicapped the town considerably. Better buildings have replaced those burnt. Aside from the rich agricultural products we think of Fruitland as producing great preachers, statesmen and war heroes. The public school has an exceptionally fine group of teachers. Fruit Growers Bank is a thriving branch of the Gibson County Bank. D. S. Reeves is cashier. GIBSON Gibson, on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, is best known as a fruit shipping point. The country roundabout produces al- most anything — lots of corn, hay, cotton and many other crops for the farmers believe in diversified farming. Much of the land produces two crops each year, cabbage followed by corn or hay or late Irish potatoes. Gibson has a shipping shed by the L. and N. tracks, 320 feet long. Some 225 or more cars of tomatoes are shipped each season. About one third of the crop is shipped pink, the rest wrapped green and shipped to distant markets, some to Canada, Boston, or New York. Sweet potatoes packed in standard bushel hampers average about 600 hampers to the ear. Three firms of tomato buyers in Gibson keep the market inter- esting. Warmath and Dungan packing sheds employ about 100 hands per day in season. The green tomatoes are brought to the packing sheds in bushel boxes and sold by the bushel. There they Ff.iyfliyfliwiyfflff^iffWfl^ 119 are graded, wrapped and packed in four basket flats or 6 basket carriers. About 1000 crates or 500 carriers are required for a ear. This firm shipped about 90 car lots last season estimated at $1100 per car. Bolerjack and Co., shipped 51 cars of tomatoes and H. B. Hale, for Butler and Co., also handled an immense tomato business. Wannath and Dungan shipped 205 car loads of sweet potatoes last season. All these did not go through the Gibson freight office, for they bought potatoes from Trenton, Dresden, etc. Of course all potatoes were shipped from nearest depot to the markets. They handled last year about 75 cars of cabbage averaging ap- proximately $1000.00 per car; also some green beans, strawber- ries, Irish potatoes, early apples and a few cars of whippoorwill peas. Some cantaloupes are shipped from Gibson but not in car lots. Obviously the Bank of Gibson is a thriving institution. Incorpor- ated April 1, 1904, it lias paid 32 dividends. Its capital stock, un- divided profits and surplus are quoted at $21000.00. B. X. James is cashier. Gibson has a very handsome school building. The teachers at present are W. W. Chunn, principal, and the following assistants : Mrs. Minnie Blair and Misses Mary Hunt, Mabel Roberts and Gladys Davis. Mrs. Hill is postmaster. Gibson is well lighted by electric current from Humboldt. Unusually beautiful churches are found in Gibson. Indeed the writer's impressions of the town are of a very pious church-going people. Under the most auspicious circumstances was the visit made to Gibson. Entertained in one of the most charming homes by a host and hostess prominent in the business and social life of Gibson and of West Tennessee, invited to attend the protracted meeting in progress at the Methodist church, looking over the large crowd from the well placed choir stand, one would naturally form the opinion that all Gibson people were saintly. Leaving on an early morning train goodbys were said to friends as they hur- ried to the morning service. WT^^iff^ffwr^W^mfriW 120 1 HUMBOLDT Humboldt, situated at the junction of the L. & N., and M. & O. Railroads in the extreme southwestern corner of the county, is the most populous town in the county. According to the 1920 census, Humboldt has a population with- in the corporate limits of 3,918. The Third Civil District in which Humboldt is situated has a population of 5,777. In view of the fact that there has been no expansion of the corporation limits for many years, a great deal of real population of Humboldt is not counted in the census. Since Humboldt was founded in the early "60 ties," each re- curring census has shown the town to have made steady growth — two or three decades showing growth of from 40 to 45 per cent. The growth of Humboldt has never been the result of "boom" methods, but rather due to the development of the fruit and vege- table business in the nearby country and the building up of manu- facturing industries within the town. Besides being a good "business town," Humboldt is becoming- more and more popular as a residential city. The splendid educa- tional facilities, the prosperous churches, the fine religious and moral sentiment, the nice public improvements and conveniences and the progressive spirit which characterizes the town are being- recognized more and more, and thus many good families are being- added annually to the population of the community. Col. R. II. McNeely is mayor of Humboldt and J. W. McGlath- ery is potsmaster. The postoffice building is large and of a very pleasing style of architecture. Among the churches having modern buildings and regular wor- ship in Humboldt, are the Methodists, Baptists, Southern, and U. S. A. Presbyterians, Christians, Catholics, etc. The public school system of Humboldt is the crowning glory of the town. Two large and modernly designed and equipped build- ings house the Humboldt High School in a splendid way. A full twelve-grade course of study is maintained and affiliation is had with the leading colleges and universities. In addition to the reg- ular literary courses, strong music, expression, domestic science and agricultural departments are maintained. The agricultural department is under the Smith-Hughes control and is especially notheworthy. Ummm!Um ®233 ®3m$M\M\>^>M^^M 'M r 5MMSS 1 - 1 ?MIMSi r 121 To briefly state: Humboldt is the largest town in the richest agricultural county in Tennessee and is situated in the exact geo- graphical center of West Tennessee, at the junction of two of the greatest independent and competitive railway systems operating in the State. Humboldt is the hub of the greatest fruit and vegetable belt of the South and ships annually approximately 250 cars of strawber- ries, 350 cars of tomatoes, 100 carloads of cabbage and many cars of other perishable produce. In addition, many cars of cattle, hogs, poultry and other general produce are sent out into the world's markets. Humboldt has an in-bound and out-bound freight business of more than 4,000 cars annually, distributed approximately as fol- lows: Strawberries, 300; tomatoes, 325; cabbage 100; potatoes, beans, etc., 50; live stock, 75; fruit packages 155; cotton goods, 40; poultry and eggs, 10; brick, 25; flour and meal, 150; marble and granite monuments, 25; miscellaneous 150. In-bound the cars ap- proximate the following: Logs, 700; lumber, 80; coal, 450; grocer- ies, carlots, 150; bananas and produce, 75; fertilizers, 15; crushed lime, rock and cement, 30; grain, wheat and corn, 150; hay, oats and bran, 50; marble and granite, 50; miscellaneous 100. The manufacturing and wholesale interests of Humboldt are steadily growing and broadening. The larger manufacturies are cotton goods, fruit packages, ice, flour and meal and feedstuff s, canned goods, preserves, dehydrated products, lumber, bottled goods, automobile bodies, wagons and concrete products. Several firms do a flourishing wholesale business. One institution that has had much to do with the symmetrical growth of Humboldt is the Humboldt Business Men's Club. This Club, which in effect is a Chamber of Commerce, was organized in 1912. Mr. A. B. Foust was the first Secretary, and Mr. C. T. Jarrell, the first President. The able work of these two men grounded the organization on a firm foundation and plans put into execution in the earlier days have been continued and ampli- fied. This Club has gained a wide reputation for its activities and has played an important part in making every condition better for the community. Thirty-five miles of roads were graded through its efforts. One great road was projected through a previously impassable swam]) and a vast new trade territory opened up. All Sjo nhuQiig T ili A ii ^ i J H lia^liMffSS liM^iiraSraif^ . TLgiMi^i^i^i^i^i^ii gsMiMiM Sgg^'Ka Ty; i 'T^m 2msMmM ^a^ 2wm2m2ss3ssaFMi 1 1 B< 122 roads in the southwestern part of the county are being bettered through its efforts. This Club stands for the best interests of the town, the county and the state and does things that can only be done through organized or community effort. The Club has more members and is in many ways stronger today than ever before. Recently six hundred new members were added to the Club's list. As a home community, Humboldt and vicinity rank high and a warm welcome and the maximum of opportunity for prosperity, health and happiness is assured those who may cast their lot there. Secretary C. W. Rooks furnished the above comprehensive sketch of Humboldt. May we add a list of the official family of the Business Men's Club and a few words about some of the factories that we found interesting >. Humboldt Business Men's Club has its office in the new City Hall. Judge J. D. Senter is president, J. S. McCallum, C. T. Jar- rell and H. J. Foltz are vice-presidents, C. W. Rooks, secretary, and A. R. Dodson, treasurer. The directors are C. T. Jarrell, A. R. Dodson, O. C. Sharp, G. D. Dodson, Geo. E. McDearmon, M. I. Baum, J. S. McCallum, J. J. Snyder, W. H. Keathley, L. P. Kim- brough, G. C. Sherrod (Attorney General for this Judicial Dis- trict,) B. A. Craddock, A. B. Foust, C. L. Nichols, J. R. Jarrell, H. J. Foltz and H„ H. Ellis. Special committeemen besides those named in the list of directors are J. A. Pearce, H. P. James, N. B. Rooks, L. S. Adams. B. F. Jarrell, A. H. Barnett, C. E. Rooks, J. P. Sharp, R. T. Lewis, J. L. Butts; Miss Laura Foltz is chairman of Women's Organizations. Humboldt High School has the following splendid corps of teachers : H. H. Ellis, principal, with assistants, Mesdames H. H. Ellis, Laura Clark, Emma Bradbury, M. F. George, G. S. Lannom, Misses Mattie Lou Jones, Katherine Hunt, Kittle Mai Hunt, Ora Fortner, Kittle Dunlap, Corrie Penn, Lula Ing, Bessie Senter, Berdie Patterson, Orbyn Craddock. Two banks manage Humboldt's financial interests along bank- ing lines, Merchants State Bank, established in 1887, has capital and surplus of $100,000.00. The officers and assistants are C. H. Ferrell, president; J. R. Jarrell, vice-president; A. R. Dodson, cashier; G. E. McDearmon, assistant cashier, and E. R. Boone, ElgiizagiSfainiiiHSiE^^ 123 J. R. Thweatt, J. W. James, J. N. Morgan, H. W. Banks and Quentin Eclninnds. Peojiles Bank is a branch of the Tipton County Farmers Union Bank at Covington. The Humboldt officers are John T. Garner, president; W. L. Coplin, vice-president; Peter Fyfe, cashier; W. H. Keathley, assistant cashier and manager, and A. H. Williams, assistant manager. The Humboldt Canning Co., owned by B. A. Craddock, and man- aged by himself and son, George Craddock, was established about 17 years ago, and has proved a great incentive to fruit growing in Gibson County. Principally tomatoes, strawberries, sweet po- tatoes are canned, some apples and beans. 50,000 cases of toma- toes are canned per season. Local patches furnish most of the to- matoes and the management has something like a thousand acres in Kentucky in tomatoes. 10,000 cases of potatoes were put up last year. The 1920 strawberry crop was put up 2,000 barrels with sugar and 10,000 cases of canned strawberries. This gives some idea of the size of the canning business. The cotton mill is situated outside of Humboldt in a village call- ed Avondale. Coca Cola Bottling Works, a branch of the Jackson Bottling Works, is managed by E. N. Nevil. Foltz Mfg. Co., manufacturers of "Pure Crystal Ice," also deal in Big Muddy, St. Bernard and Black Diamond Coal. F. X. Foltz is president, H. J. Foltz, secretary and treasurer, Miss Laura Foltz, assistant. This firm has been established 12 years. There is an ice making capacity of 50 tons, refrigerating capacity of 140 tons and cold storage of 135,000 cubic feet. There are two groceries having a large wholesale business. J, C. Felsenthal Co. Wholesale Grocers, Memphis, Jackson and Hum- boldt, Tenn. J. C. Felsenthal is president and general manager, C. L. Nichols is manager of the Humboldt Branch, which was es- tablished in 1902, operating as Gibson County Grocery Co. until 1911, at which time J. C. Felsentbal succeeded them. Chas. W. Albright is salesman. Hawks and Duffey, Groceries, Hardware and Produce, do a wholesale business in connection with their retail business. The firm was established about 13 years ago. The wholesale depart- EkMjaii^l 5 gagM^!imgri;iTn : ff^lal5J Si < 'ffimmiiji^wwwmF?. pariyriy nLg:MiM ESSBi} i.» yMi^ 124 nient deals principally with field seed, eggs, poultry and hides. Founded on a cash basis the policy has never been changed. G. W. Wilkins also lias a wholesale department in his retail grocery store. Humboldt is fortunate in having two splendid hotels. Donovan Hotel was run as a hotel before the Civil War and used as a hos- pital during the war and was burned. Rebuilt on the same grounds situated just opposite the Union depot it has always enjoyed a large patronage. This hotel came into the Donovan family about 35 years ago. it has been under the management of Elizabeth Donovan for the past eight years. Here Opie Reid was enter- tained at a dinner in his honor several years ago. He had lived in Humboldt at a former time and some of his stories were written there. One is reminded that Thomas A. Edison also once lived in Humboldt. Hotel Humboldt is situated down town among the business houses. It has handsome appointments and good service. The din- ing room fixtures, draperies, etc., would do credit to a city hotel. Mrs. Emma C. Tuttle is the present owner and G. E. Harris is manager. The Tuttle hotels are known as being exceptionally sanitary and kept under strict diligent management wherever found. There are two in Gibson County. B. C. Jarrell and Co., manufacture fruit packages, hampers and veneers. J. R. Jarrell, B. P. Jarrell and C. T. Jarrell are partners in the firm established in 1887, by their father, B. C. Jarrell. About 250 people are employed. More fruit packages are produc- ed than from any firm in the South. Much lumber comes from near Humboldt, but a radius of 200 miles is drawn upon for material suitable. The Eclipse Marble and Granite Works, owned by J. J. Snyder, is another Humboldt business operating in all the Southern States. Mr. Snyder went into the marble business in Humboldt in 1873. After continuing there a number of years he sold out and did not return until the management to whom he had sold went out of business. Since his return to Humboldt he has built up a trade worthy of the efforts of almost half a century. The best known piece of his designing and creation is the beautiful Confederate Monument standing in Humboldt. The inspiration in the heart :Jiia iJEa JragS!ga^^TfBiraW2^ raiiBiigJniiraiajmiBiM^^ mssmtmsmm^m TV3n&V 3 n3^VL!}\MMM: M[ M^iM M M lyji MigZnyTE . 125 of the designer portrayed in gray granite and red Missouri granite is expressed in the inscription in these words: "In memory of our Southern Heroes of Gibson County, Tennessee, in the War of 1861-65 who wore the Gray and shed their blood in Defense of Their Country. " Humboldt Milling Co., owned by J. J. Fuqua and F. C. Streu- fert are wheat and corn millers. Government Bond, a best pat- ent flour, Key Note Self Rising Flour and Southern Pride Cream Meal are their leading products. Humboldt Wagon Works, established 22 years ago by J. W. Hudson, are dealers of farm machinery and implements. They build all kinds of vehicles to order. The firm consists of J. W. Hudson, J. T. Harder and W. C. Hudson. They have always built farm and delivery wagons but for the last three years they have made a specialty of motor truck bodies. They also handle the full implement and tractor line of the International Harvester Co. Humboldt is justly proud of her splendid newspaper, the Courier-Chronicle, published by C. E. and ( !. W. Rooks. The L. E. Rooks Dimension Mill, Southern Products Dehydrat- ing plant, brick and concrete works all add their part toward making Humboldt the hustling manufacturing center it is. The Humboldt Garage under the supervision of G. D. Dodson, the Chester Penn Garage and the Overland Service Station managed by Leith Dinwiddie and Percy Brasfield are among the places that care for automobile interests. KENTON Superintendent S. C. Finch of the Kenton High School recently had his class in rhetoric to prepare historical papers on Kenton. He very kindly sent us the honor manuscript from which the fol- lowing facts are gleaned. The essay was written by Miss Sara Bogle. Kenton is situated in the very northermost part of Gibson Coun- ty. The county line runs through the town leaving about half the town in Obion County. This gives our people interests in both counties but sometimes causes confusion as was the case in the matter of Red Cross and Liberty Loan work during the war. Each illiRi'SlESMlSlSliflSHWl^v . nriAii 5j 126 county wanted Kenton's hearty support, It was finally decided to carry on the Red Cross work with Obion County as a branch of Union City and to divide the Liberty Loan sales. Kenton was established in 1858, as a station on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. The town was named in honor of Simon Kenton the great hunter and Indian fighter. Captain Vaught built the first saw and grist mill and added a flour mill to his plant, He supplied the Confederate army with large amounts of flour and meal. In 1906, the entire business part of the town was burned. In a sense the fire was good for the town for the business houses were rebuilt in a more modern way in less than a year. In 1914, lights and water were put in. Kenton has good streets, nice shade, handsome homes and good walks. There are five churches in Kenton. In the splendid High School domestic science classes are just having suitable rooms equipped with everything necessary. The manufacturing interests center about the flour mill, two cotton gins and two saw mills. There is one hotel, the Lindell, where excellent meals are served. Very prominently placed on a popular corner of the business part of town is the First National Bank of Kenton, Tenn. They have a capital and surplus of $30,000.00. The officials are as fol- lows: Sol. Shatz, president; T. P. Finch and W. P. Jones, vice- presidents; R, B. Gray, cashier, and G. C. Hollomon, assistant cashier. Kenton has two banks. The other one is the Peoples Bank. C. R. Wade is president; T. L. Marsh, vice-president; C. O. Ramer, cashier, and E. T. Cantrell, assistant cashier. Mrs. J. Penn is postmaster. MEDINA The little Town of Medina is situated in the South-eastern corn- er of Gibson County, near the Madison and Carroll County lines, and on the main line of the I. C. Railroad, and if the little town were just 1 mile farther IN orth we would be just half way between Chicago, 111., and New T Orleans, La., or in other words just half way between the Great Lakes of the North and Gulf of Mexico. £ggggaja5^1MElSM^ElllM!M& liaaiHiM^lffWSSSffiMBi^^ I 127 We have in our little Town three churches, Methodist, Baptist and Cumberland Presbyterian. One fine college, in which we are hav- ing a very fine school, under the management of Prof. Walter S. Hess, assisted by Misses Lila Wilson, Sallie Mai Jones and E. Barker. Also have a large cotton gin, roller mills and several other industries. Medina has one bank, financially strong. The post- master is J. B. Turner. The country around Medina, is a fine agri- culture section. We can grow anything here that can lie grown anywhere in the good old IT. S. A. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Graves have for 18 years entertained traveling guests at the Graves hotel. Our people are prosperous and are very thankful for their pros- perity. We have two great Highways that arc being developed, the first one is the best marked Highway in the world and is the Mississippi Valley Highway, running from Ely, Minn., to New Orleans, La., a distance of about twenty-seven hundred miles; the second Highway is the American National Trail, leading from Houston, Tex., to Louisville, Ky. This town is the natural market and business center of the fruit and vegetable growing industry, all crops natural to tins section are raised, and every commercial line is represented in its business life. In this section of opportunity, the scintillating rays of Alad- din's lamp must have danced, played and sparkled. Here this wonderful wizard rapped the Knuckles of Old Man Prosperity and roused him from a long nap. With the same magic charm, he tilted Cornucopia's horn of plenty from which golden streams of wealth come in perennial flow. With the same scepter he touched the barren stretches of southeastern Gibson County, and they yield up their riches. Medina does not stress quantity as much as we do quality. Come and see us and we will give you one of the best times of your life. The latch string is always on the outside. H. V. SENTER, One of the Managers of the Medina Fruit Growers Association. MILAN Secretary A. D. Hassell, of the Milan Business Men's Club, 128 gave us the following points on the Metropolis of Eastern Gibson County: Milan has about 2500 inhabitants, and is located in the South- eastern portion of the county, on the L < !. and L. & N. Railroads. These two railroads give the town and surrounding country unus- ual transportation facilities, and her highways add to the pleasure and convenience of travel in social and economic value. Andrew Holt is mayor, and William Howard, postmaster. Milan has a large compress, three cotton gins, two garages and other service shops, steam laundry, the J. J. Fuqua flour mill, lum- ber, Keaton Bros. Stave mill, and other hardwood industries, two vegetable houses for the preservation and marketing of perish- able crops, two banks that rank favorably among the strongest financial institutions of the county and state. Milan is well known for her beautiful churches and unity of Christian spirit, her splendid system of public schools and her pro- gressive citizenship; her merchants are conservative and forward looking with a high purpose of successful business and rendering service for the public welfare. The patriotism of the people in general was evidenced by a willing response to the call of duty in all of the war activities for the protection of the honor of the Na- tion and ] (reservation of our liberty and freedom. Milan is duly proud of her patrotic newspaper. The Milan Ex- change always stands for the things that work for the advance- ment of Milan and the surrounding country. During the war, Editor J. W. Haynie was Gibson County Publicity Chairman and he worked tirelessly in the service. Milan was established in 1858, on lands owned by B. A. Wil- liamson and John Sanford. The town was not incorporated, how- ever, until 1867. The Grand Pacific Hotel was built in 1878, and was one of the finest railroad hotels in the South. The hotel is now known as "The Southern Pacific." For two years it has been under the capable management of Mrs. A. C. Tuttle and Thos L. Clark, owners. Milan High School is a convenient ^15000.00 building in the middle of a large, grassy campus. The following corps of teach- ers is in charge, Supt, O. E. Holmes, Principal Irene Holt and Mis- ses Johnnie Hale, Nola Cannon, Essie Rhodes, Callie Lou Roach, sBaPrai. -i WlgM¥irajra^!iraaraizlM^ mZTOBiliaSSaEiEaTO^I&HIg^^^^ 129 Tommie Wilson, and Ethel Bradley and Mrs. John J. Keaton. The Milan Compress was organized 1919, it is owned 50 percent locally. J. J. Fuqna is president, C. C. Hanson and J. D. Denney, vice-presidents; J. H. Oliver, secretary and treasurer, and R. B. Shoal', manager. 5337 bales of cotton was last season's output, their first year. They expect to handle 15,000 bales this season. More mules are shipped from Milan than from any town in West Tennessee, except Memphis. Hogs and cattle are also shipped. John Kizer and Wilson & Fly are the principal shippers. Geo. Brooks & Co. ship poultry. The shipping of cream is also growing to be an important in- dustry. The Milan Grocery Co. are the largest dealers in field peas in West Tennessee. They have also a retail business of groceries, hardware and implements. H. C. Barham is head of the firm. Farmers Peoples Bank has a capital stock and surplus of $75,- 000.00, with the following officers in charge: W. M. Flippin, pre- sident; W. L. Patrick, vice-president; C. V. Alexander, active vice- president; C. B. Harrison, cashier; I. N. McLean, assistant cash- ier; J. C. Horton and Sam MeNail, bookkeepers. Milan Banking Co. is one of the oldest and strongest banking institutions in Tennessee. W. M. Wheeler, president; J. J. Fuqna, vice-president; J. D. Denney, cashier, Moore Blakenship, assist- ant cashier; C. R. Haun and Jack Smith, bookkeepers. RUTHERFORD In describing Rutherford today, I have decided to classify it under the topics : Business, Education, Good Roads and Churches. So coming in their regular order, we will take Business. Rutherford has two strong banks. The oldest, The Rutherford Bank, was established in 1897, and today has resources around a quarter million dollars. The Home Exchange Bank is compara- tively young, but no less a thriving institution. J. A. Afford 's Furniture and Hardware store, occupies a floor space of 9000 square feet exclusive of balconies, and is regarded by home-folks and visitors as one of the handsomest stores of its kind in West Tennessee. SEiiirKiifwsiraMgaffMMBi^^ |«^IJi^^S^(^l^l^^(^^^^^l^l^l^^ 130 0. K. C. Company's Big Department store, did a business in 1919, of $100,000. The President, Mr. O 'Daniel, has been identi- fied with the building in which this business is run for forty years. Firms have changed, but not Mr. O 'Daniel, and this in a large measure, no doubt, contributes to the success of O. K. C. Company today. Haguewood's Dry Goods and Shoe Store, is always to the fore. It is characteristic of Mr. Haguewood's business acumen to make anything go he has to do with. "At it; At it; Always at it," is his slogan. The Farmer's Co-operative Association, is a department store of no mean proportion. The president, Mr. Charley King, is a prominent farmer and business man, and the manager, Mr. Rus- sel Johnston, is a wide-awake business man. Two up-to-date drugs stores ; three exclusive grocery stores, two good restaurants and grocery stores combined, one up-to-date barber shop, shoe shop, jewelry shop, pressing shop, two hotels, printing press. N. L. Davis, undertaker and embalmer, has a tine motor hearse. Five doctors, one dentist. Lyle Davidson is postmaster. The Rutherford Milling Company, managed by Mr. R, Nether- cott, is one of the best in the country. "Gibson County Flour" is made here. One of the leading brands in the country. The C. H. Sharp Lumber Company, managed by Mr. C. H. Sharp, a student of modern home building, is architect and builder, as some very handsome homes in and around Rutherford testify. G. S. Barton & Son, Stave factory and Log yards, dealers ex- tensively in Timber. L. E. Rooks & Company, Saw-mill and Spoke factory. Standard Oil Company has a Central Station here. M. & O. Railroad Company, have recently built new Stock Yards, and this is one of the best shipping points in the country, for live stock. Three good Cotton Gins. B. F. Holloway has an extraordinarly well equipped Blacksmith Shop ; a consolidation of three shops. Three Garages and Car Repair Shops. One Sheet Metal Shop, with Electrical and Gas Lighting De- 131 TRENTON Situated in the central portion of the County of Gibson, in the central portion of the western division of the State of Tennessee, is Trenton, a town combining both the progressiveness of the pres- ent with the ideals of the past. It is an old town and yet a new town. The first settlements were made about the year 1828. The growth of Trenton has been a steady development such as partment. This shop is owned by the writer, and is also his office as Supt. of the light plant, and City Treasurer. W. E. Jones & Son, Pea Huller Factory and Machine Shop. W. D. Hopper & Son, Dealers in Thoroughbred Hereford Cat- tle and Duroe Jersey Hogs. EDUCATION. In 1907, the Town of Rutherford issued $15,000 of High School Bonds. As a result of this, we have a modern, steam heated build- ing, and very soon drinking fountains will be installed by the GOOD WOMEN of the Home Demonstration Club. Our teachers are R. L. Keathley, supt., I. P. Keathley, prin., and Misses Mary Davis, Gertrude Stovall, Caroline Stovall, Margaret Davis and Kathleen Moore. It will be noted that our first bond issue was for educational purposes. Quite recently, we issued $15,000 Electric Light Bonds, result- ing in an up-to-date Light Plant. GOOD ROADS. The Gibson County Improvement Association, was launched in Rutherford by Rutherford Business Men, the purpose of which is, Better Roads, Better Schools and Better Churches. This organi- zation is made up by districts, and portends to be of much benefit to Gibson County. CHURCHES. We have Good Churches, Good Roads, Good Schools, Good Bus- iness, Good People, and don't you think this is pretty good, for a town of 800 population by the last census? Very truly yours, THOMAS E. ARNOLD. M^ffi^i^i^Eigsaraii^^ 132 any other town in any other agricultural country as Gibson Coun- ty, might enjoy. Although its beginning dates back many years ago, it has been only within the past decade or two that the little city has reached the proportions that would entitle it to any claim of greatness. At the present, however, Trenton is a real town and although it is handicapped by traditions of the past somewhat, still Trenton is a hustling and busy little city, the home of some Three Thousand happy and contented people. Judging from pop- ulation alone, Trenton might not be considered the worth while town that it is, but when it is taken into consideration that Gib- son County is dotted all over with towns almost, if not the equal of Trenton, as to the number of inhabitants, it is readily seen why Trenton is not a larger city than it is. What Trenton, however, may lack as to population it makes up in the quality of its business men, the spirit of the town, and the diversity of the interests there- in. Being the county seat, the centre of the town is the courthouse where the legal fraternity busy themselves in their various lines of endeavor. Gibson County can boast of one of the finest courthouses in the state. It is located in the centre of the public square and is sur- rounded by a grove of oak trees, a pretty little park where stands the expression of love and admiration of the present generation for the boys who wore the grey, the Confederate monument, a pri- vate soldier on guard, and its companion piece, a babbling foun- tain, that cools and comforts the passersby. About the court- house square stand the business houses of Trenton, of various kinds and of variable qualities and proportions. The centre of interest in Trenton is the Public Square, where practically all of the town's affairs and business are conducted. Leading away from court square in every direction, run Trenton's paved streets; the town has a complete system of graveled streets and concrete pavements. There are three leading, or principal streets with the cross streets that comprise the residence portion of the town. On the southern border is located Peabody High School, a handsome and modern new structure erected at a cost of nearly a hundred thous- and dollars to accommodate Trenton's fast increasing population of school children. Here modern courses are taught by a corps of 1 fifSMfSfSHSH 133 ymmmmmmimmmmmmi able teachers and instructors, and from this institution graduates enter any of the leading Universities of the South. Peabody High School is a Trenton institution, founded by Prof. G. R. MeGee, now of Jackson, Tenn., who for thirty years, was the head of the educational affairs of the town. It was established by him and through his efforts it rapidly rose in the ranks of leading educational institutions. The impetus given this school by its founder has followed it all down the years, and at this time, Tren- ton points with pride to its High School. The present faculty is composed of J. M. DeBow, principal, Pauline Page, Mary Lee Rog- ers, Jessie Boone, Lina Mai Hannah, Annie Anderson, Sarah Jen- kins, Charlie Lane, Mary Burrow, Hattie B. Collins, Clarence E. Johnson, Annie Mahon, Mary Herron, Ruth Patton, Elsie Mc- Dearmon, Maude Hunt and Lucile McRee. Besides its educational advantages, Trenton enters a claim to distinction among the other towns of Tennessee, as being the home of more eminent lawyers and jurists than any other town possibly in the entire southland. For the past fifty years a lawyer from Trenton has held a seat on the Supreme Court of the State. The Gibson County bar, to which Trenton furnished at least four-fifths of the membership is famed wherever lawyers are call- ed and wherever courts are held. W. W. Herron of the Trenton bar is mayor of Trenton, and J. W. Nichols, another lawyer, is postmaster. Trenton, from a business standpoint, is second to no town of similar size. The oldest bank in Gibson County is located in Tren- ton, and is one of three banks that are at the present time conduct- ing thriving business; the total resources of these institutions are over two millions of dollars. Trenton lays but little claim to im- portance from a manufacturing standpoint, still it is the home of the Lovera Cotton Mills, the American Cotton Oil Company oper- ates one of their largest mills in Trenton, the Forked Deer Manu- facturing Co,, The Chero-Cola Bottling Works, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company, The Everette Ice Company, Hammond and Branson Stave Mills, and J. L. and W. L. Wade Stave Company. The Herald Democrat is possibly the best equipped and housed country newspaper of West Tennessee; it is published in Trenton. The Gazette is published in Trenton by Chas. W. Glass. Both P ' ^'WtA iiSuBiiniiSuMJSaBOB^ 134 printing houses do a large business in job printing and advertising. Besides the three banks and manufacturing interests, Trenton is the home of numerous retail business concerns, five large dry goods stores, two big hardware and implement houses, two whole- sale groceries, four drug stores, three buggy and wagon houses, one laundry, one dry cleaner, two merchant tailors, six garages, one tin shop, fifteen groceries, two produce stores, two furniture and undertaking establishments, one harness and repair shop, six automobile and accessories houses, and numerous other lines. There are two large lumber concerns doing excellent business in Trenton. Three big cotton gins take care of a large portion of the county's cotton crop, and make Trenton possibly the best cotton market in West Tennessee, two big sales barns handle hundreds of heads of horses and mules annually, two shipping concerns, who buy and ship about seventy-five car loads of cattle, hogs and sheep annually. Trenton is in the centre of a good roads system and it can be said of Trenton even as it was made of ancient Rome, that "all roads lead to Trenton." The Trenton Chamber of Commerce, a new live, active organiza- tion of over three hundred boosting members, stands for the up- building of the town and country, school improvement, good roads, co-operative potato storage, more manufacturing, diversified farming, better farming methods, better livestock, better poultry, better shipping facilities, and is always alert to the interests of the town and county, and quick to take advantage of every oppor- tunity that might further their progress. As an indication of the importance of Trenton, the county seat of Gibson County, the following facts and figures have been ob- tained from the Mobile and Ohio railroad relative to the business of the freight department at Trenton for the time included be- tween Sept. 1, 1919, and Sept. 1, 1920, during that time there has been shipped from Trenton : 38 car loads of mules, valued at ------ $266,000.00 55 car loads of hogs, valued at ------- $165,000.00 56 car loads of cattle, valued at - - - - - $112,000.00 47 car loads of tomatoes, valued at - - - - - $ 94,000.00 150 car loads of forest product, valued at - - - - $ 61,500.00 3 car loads of sheep, valued at -------$ 4,500.00 10 car loads of poultry valued at - - - - - - $ 45,000.00 &mmtmmmgsj«a46iaiaaa<)^^ 143 Harpers Teachers — Irene Hawkins and Grace Bachelor. Bells Chapel Teachers — A. M. Taylor, Lola Taylor, Mrs. Ava Richards. Neboville Teachers — Harry Pipkins, Burnie Bryan, Maude DePriest, Mrs. Ermine Alhnon. Yorkville Teachers — R. W. Alexander, Mrs. R. L. Murph, Laura Hathaway, Annie McCorkle. Hopewell Teachers— A. D. McCaslin and Mrs. A. D. McCaslin. Boyetts Teacher — Tonimie Gallis. Bethlehem Teacher — Mike Flowers. Northerns Teacher— G. R. Mitchell. Enterprise Teacher — Prof. Taylor. Morella Teachers — Coy Newbill, Grace Callis, Mrs. Alice Gill. Poplar Grove Teachers — Jesse B. Barr, Mrs. Lula B. Porter, Lattie E. Cannon, Mattie Prichard. Moore's Chapel Teachers — Bonnie Halford, Jettie Halford, Gladys Meeks. Davidson Chapel Teacher — Homer Waldrop. Concord Teachers — Sarah Etheridge, Russie Markham. White Hall Teachers — J. K. Nash, Cora Goth. ^f^^ga^^ , ^S!iyOBOaOBSM;M[lWi^}y{|iy^ 144 Barrenfield Teachers — Mrs. Rebecca Wallace, Nannie Sue Estes. Johnsons Teachers — Feme Croom, Nell Seymour. Hydes Teacher — Mrs. Eula Cole. Salem Teacher — Bessie Pesnine. Bluff Springs Teacher — Jennie Gleason. Oak Grove Teachers — I. B. Harrison, Epple Short. Chestnut Hill Teachers — Fred Bryant, Joe Madge Baker. Locust Grove Teacher — Mrs. Goldie Butler. Swindles Teacher — Lula Porter. Williams Teacher — T. A. Greer. Walnut Grove Teacher— T. J. Waldrop. Brick Hill Teachers — Eulin Lipford, Mrs. Grady Belew. Hickory Grove Teachers — S. S. Coop, Alice Yarbrough, Wilma Dixon, Willard Hopper. Milligans Teacher — Mary Lassiter. Smith's Chapel Teacher — D. C. Williams. 145 Oak Hill Teacher — H. A. Jenkins. Eldad Teachers — Mrs. Hubert Pruett, Mary Koffman. Oak Hill Teacher— J. E. Tate Walnut Grove Teachers— A. P. Hayes. Mrs. Love Hill, Irma Pate. China Grove Teachers— C. C. Carlton, Elsie Ford. Edison Teachers — Ida Lawrence, Mamie Mitchell, Miss Lewis. Pruitland Teachers — Florence Hunt, Frances Haguewood, Lucille McKinley Beech Grove Teachers— Mrs. Clyde Ball, Rosa Hunt, Mt. Olive Teacher— Fh.yd Waldrop. Mt. Pisgah Teacher— Kate Puckett Mull terry Grove Teacher — Gertie Elumm Smith 's Academy Teacher — Mrs. Nathan Guy. (Vdar Grove Teachers — G. P. Jewell, lone Swink. Belew Ridge Teacher — Mrs. Ada Fields. Tilghmans Teacher — ( 'has. D. Morris. ESSIlgltM^iliSiSMiraSnilgaffS^^ 1 146 I I 1 I Cool Spring's Teacher — Jim B. Cummins. Central Academy Teachers — M. R. Seymour, Ruth McCage. Longview Teachers — Mrs. Mattie Dick, Susie Hardaway. Selective Seruice Provost Marshal General E. H. Crowder in his official reports to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, gives in detail the wonder- ful results of the system of mobilizing an army under the selective service law as passed May 18, 1917. A few paragraphs from his second report under date of December 20, 1918, should be treas- ured : "Nineteen months of war have brought to a successful conclu- sion our conflict with the Central Powers. Entering the struggle at a time when the prospect was decidedly dismal, we witnessed German success advance to an almost overwhelming Allied de- feat, until, throwing our hastily assembled forces into the balance, we saw impending catastrophe turn into brilliant and decisive victory. ESjasmiKimiiffstoiiRffin^ iWWMWWMMW^mi iwsom^i>9<«&*i^i^^t^i^i^i^^ 147 "We are now 100 close upon the events accurately to assess them. How great a part American Selective Service played in the drama of the World War, history alone can tell. That a new and untried scheme of selection could succeed at all was to many doubtful; that it should attain results beyond the fondest dreams of its most ardent supporters was unbelievable. To enroll for service over 24,000,000 men; to mobilize a selected Army of more than 2,800,000, a million of them within the space of 90 days; to have presently available for military duty 2,000,000 additional fighting men;* to classify this vast group of man power in the order of its military and industrial importance, so as to preserve the domestic and industrial life of the Nation, to speed up war time activities, to maintain them in a status of maximum efficient production, and to pave the way to a speedy return to normal peacetime pursuits while recruiting the full fighting strength of the Nation — these are results which would be instantly rejected as impossible did not the actual facts stand as irrefutable testi- monials of their accomplishment. "The first registration on June 5, 1917, numbered a group of 9,586,508. On June 5, 1918, by the registration of men who had attained the age of 21 since June 5, 1917, 735,834 were enrolled. On August 24, 1918, the registration of youths attaining their majority since June 5, 1918, increased the enrollment by 159,161 men. Finally, on September 12, 1918, a final registration of all men between the ages of 18 and 45, both inclusive, who had not previously registered, was accomplished, and 13,228,762 men were added to lists of those available for military service. Including interim accessions, a total of 24,234,021 men were enrolled and be- came subject to the terms of the Selective Service Law. "That this vast labor should have been accomplished without friction and without the slightest manifestation of antagonism on the part of any disturbing elements is in itself a complete vin- dictation of the loyalty of the American people. The cheerful and eager submission of the Nation to the assumption of its military obligation is a glorious monument to the unselfish spontaniety of its patriotism. ' ' '(Two million men went overseas. More than four million men were mobilized.) E^aiiMiEai^i^Eg^a^^ 1 HUGH T. BENNETT Chairman Local Board; Chairman Qounty l''nui A I i 1 1 u I ■ ■ Speakers; Magistrate liiuti— ; Clerk Stale Senate; born March 1. 1881. Fruit- land; son nf Mat-tie Frances McLeary Ben- nett and (late) Esq. W. X- Bennett;- wife was Ethel Yandell; children, Hugh Taylor, Jr.. and Willis N. ROBERT P. ADAMS Chief Clerk of Local Board from organiza- tion; born April 11, 1N94, Trenton; sun of T. J. and Mattie Patterson Adams; passed over- seas examination for Lieutenant 'in Judge Advocates Corps Nov. 8, 1918; sent back to Local Board after armistice. LOCAL BOARD GIBSON COUNTY Registrants were ordered ..to appear before Local Boards for examination. The Board originally appointed for Gibson County consisted of Fred Collins, Milan,.. Chairman; 0. W. Boucher, Dyer, Clerk; Dr. W. C. McRee, Trenton, Physician. Mr. Collins' resig- nation was accepted by the Governor and Hugh T. Bennett, Fruit- land, was appointed in his stead and elected Cbairinan.on August 1, 1917. .,,. ( ',. '. ". {, The Board first bega^.its machinery on August 7, 1917, at which time Robert P. Adams was appointed Temporary Clerk. This Board continued its process of "Claims allowed or Army" until December, 1917, when the process of classification arose, and at that time Governor Thos. C. Rye appointed R. P. Adams Chief 1 ifffulra ff2f!iW3i7QlF131iT^^ 149 DR. WILLIAM C. McREE Captain Med. Corps U. S A.: born Aug. 6, 1.882, Trenton; son of \V P. and Lethia Camp- bell McRee; wife was Sallie Mai Elder; child- ren. Sallie Elder and Rebecca; entered ser- vice Sept. 1. IfUS; served Base Hospital 65, France; mustered out Ft. McPherson, Feb. 1. 1919 GEORGE WASHINGTON BOUCHER Secretary of Local Board; Publicity Director. ir , torn June 1, 1869^ Layrence Co.; son of J. R. and Sarah A. Boucher; wife was Wilma Cunningham; one son. William Ransom; Mason. Baptist, owner and editor Dyer Re- porter for years, now of the Martin Mail. Clerk of the Local Board. At the same time G. W. Boucher was made Secretary of the Board. The Board then continued with Hugh T. Bennett Chairman; Dr. W. C. M c Ree,. Physician; GL W. Boucher, Secretary, and Robert P. Adams, Chief Clerk, until September, 1918, when Dr\ McRee went to the Army. Dr. B. T. Bennett was then appointed Physician of the Board in Dr. McRee 's place and served until the .end. R. P. Adams continued as Chief Clerk until'Sept. 11, 1918, when W. W. Herron and Miss Allene Dennison were appointed to help in the September registration and to get ready to assume the work upon the departure of Adams for oversea examination on Novem- ber 7, 1918. Upon the signing of the armistice, however, his call was held up and, returning to' Trenton;' he resumed his place on the Board, retaining Miss Dennison as Assistant Clerk until uSkrv 150 Christmas, 1918. After proper and required crating and boxing all of the records of the Local Board, were shipped to Washington on March 28, 1919, and on April 1, 1919, the Board members were discharged. GOVERNMENT APPEAL AGENT G. A. Davidson served as Government Appeal Agent until Christmas, 1917, at which time he resigned and C. H. Boone, also of Trenton, was appointed in his stead. Mr. Boone served as such agent until the end. The Government Appeal Agent looked after the Government's interest and could appeal any case which, in his opinion, was not correctly decided by the Local Board. THE RECORD 1 There registered in Gibson County on June 5, 1917, 3,619 men; in June and August, 1918, 429; and on September 12, 1918, 4,597, making a total of 8,645 registrants. 1,296 were accepted at the camps. MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD NUMBER FIFTY There were two Medical Boards in Gibson County. One was at Trenton, the other at Humboldt. The Board at Trenton as originally appointed was: Dr. E. C. Matthews, Chairman; Dr. C. E. Tyree, Dr. T. N. Cochran and Dr. T. L. Austin, Secretary, all of Trenton, Tennessee. The personnel of the Humboldt Board was: Dr. G. W. Penn, Dr. B. S. Penn, Dr. Sydney Thompson and Dr. J. W. Thompson. When Dr. E. C. Matthews received his commission and went to camp, Dr. B. S. Penn of Humboldt was appointed in his stead and at that time Dr. T. N. Cochran was elected Chairman of the Tren- ton Board. The purpose of the Medical Board was this: after the Local Board had made the physical examination of a man, if he was dis- satisfied with the Local Board's decision as to his physical condi- tion, he could appeal to the Medical Board which would give him a second examination. The Local Board was not bound by the Medical Board's decision and the authority of finally placing the man in his proper physical class was vested in the Local Board. frgfll^l^l^frS^l^frafll^t^l^i^l^ 151 When the Local Board wished more critical examination of the physical condition of a man, it was their custom to send him to the Medical Advisory Board. Hence the Medical Boards were of great value in assisting the Local Boards in determining the physical qualifications of registrants. LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD These Boards came into existence primarily to help registrants fill out their questionnaires. The Board was composed of members appointed by the Governor and associate members appointed by the Board. The Legal Advisory Board of Gibson County was composed of Judge W. C. Caldwell, Chairman; Judge John S. Cooper and Attorney General M. H. Taylor. The Board appointed men throughout the county as associate members, there being sev- eral hundreds of them. All the lawyers of the county were as- sociate members and numerous other men known for their clear thinking. This Board was very helpful to the Local Board in that questionnaires, with very few exceptions, were properly filled out, and the Board could easily pass on the claim, for it was usually regular when a Board man filled it out. These members being throughout the county, the registrants were not compelled to go to Trenton to fill out and file their questionnaires. The head- quarters for the Legal Advisory Board for Gibson County was Trenton. DISTRICT BOARDS The District Board having jurisdiction over this county was the District Board for West Tennessee, having its headquarters at Memphis, Tenn. The Board was composed of Dr. L. L. Alexander, Chairman; John D. Martin, Secretary; C. P. J. Mooney, Vice- Chairman; Dr. F. M. McRee and Chas. J. Barnett. This Board would review all appealed cases of the Local Boards where registrants were dissatisfied with the Local Board's deci- sion. The District Board had original jurisdiction of all agricul- tural and industrial claims, since the Local Board only recom- mended or disapproved such claims and did not pass on them. The District Board would record its vote and decision on a man's ques- tionnaire and return it to the Local Board. If there was a split ;o 152 1 vote by the District Board the man could then, in sonic cases, appeal to the President. Usually, however, the District Board voted solid or unanimous. Before the classification scheme, how- ever, a few men appealed to the President as a matter of right, no unanimous vote by the District Board at that time being- re- quired as a bar to the right, and the President allowed probably two such appeals in this county. Gibson ( lounty has a right to feel proud of her exemption board in that they played no favorites. Different orders came from time to time, sometimes so rigid that men were sent regardless of de- pendents, physical or financial condition. Most of the time the calls were not so drastic and the Board carefully selected men in justice and fairness to all. It is our earnest opinion that the (Jib- son County Local Board suffered as little criticism as any Board in the United States. @ 2,0 MjBflinilgaiHiiiRiliSll^ 153 cThe Qreat UDoM IDar Bosnia-Herzegovina, the two southermost provinces of .Austria- Hungary, were annexed by Austria in 1908, contrary t<> agreement at the Congress of Berlin (1878). The people of Bosnia-Herze- govina are of the Slavonic Race and wished to be joined to nearby Serbia, whose people are also Slavs. Revolts and attempts to murder Austrian officials have been frequent and Austria lias blamed all cm Serbia. Finally, on June 28, 1914, occurred at Serajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of the House of Hapsburg, the rul- ing family of Austria-Hungary. About a month later Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia. Serbia was given just forty-eight hours to answer. So drastic were the terms of this ultimatum, that had Serbia sub- mitted, she would have relinquished all rights as a sovereign State and would have placed herself under the permanent control of Austria. Within a few minutes of the time set, Serbia delivered her reply, yielding in practically all points save one, and propos- ing to refer to the Hague Tribunal the last point in question. Austria would not accept Serbia's reply and at six o'clock, July 25, 1914, severed diplomatic relations. On July 28, 1914, Austria- Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia, an ally of Serbia, began at once the mobilization of her troops. On August 1 Germany declared war on Russia, but be- gan inarching troops toward the French border, invading the liny, independent State of Luxemburg, unable to defend itself. Germany delivered an ultimatum on August 2 to Belgium, demanding free passage for her troops across King Albert's brave land. This demand was refused and from August 3 to the 26 Belgium was overrun by German hordes and the world witnessed again the cruelties of barbarian invasion like unto those of the Dark Ages. All this was in defiance of the agreement Germany had signed at The Hague in 1907, declaring future wars should be between soldiers, and the rights of nonparticipating citizens should be held sacred. 154 August 3, 1914, Germany declared war on France. Great Britain demanded of Germany that the neutrality of Belgium be re- spected. On August 4, Great Britain declared war on Germany, on the same date President Wilson proclaimed the neutrality of the United States. On August 6, Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia. On August 10, France, and two days later Great Britain declared war on Austria-Hungary. The British expeditionary force landed in France August 16. After the battle of Mons-Charleroi, August 21-23, the French and British were compelled to retreat by the force of the German in- vasion. On August 26 the Germans destroyed the city of Louvain, Belgium, a manufacturing city of 42,000 inhabitants. During the autumn of 1914 the Russians overran Galicia suffer- ing, however, a decided defeat on August 26 at the battle of Tannenburg in East Prussia. On August 31, 1914, by a decree the Russians changed the name of their capital city from St. Petersburg to Petrograd. By the last of August the Allies' battle line lay along the Seine, Marne and Meuse rivers. So great was the danger from the on- coming Huns that the French government was removed from Paris to Bordeaux, in Southwestern France. President M. Poin- caire had been president of France since 1913, chosen for seven years, as are the presidents of France, by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies sitting jointly. On September 3 the Germans had crossed the Marne River, fully confident of taking Paris before France could successfully oppose them. In a four-days' battle (September 6 to 10) the French and British armies under Gen. Joffre and Gen. Sir John French halted the onrush of the Germans and drove them back across the river Marne and on back to the Aisne river. Here the battle line remained practically stationary for three years along a front of three hundred miles. At the battle of the Marne, Gen. Foch commanded the French center and, by a sudden, daring attack, started the Germans on the retreat. Foch was described by Gen. Joffre as "the greatest :<^MMmMMmmm5WW*: 155 strategist in France." After the Marne Gen. Foch was in general command of the French and British forces righting at Ypres and the other engagements that saved the Channel ports. On September 22 three British cruisers were sunk by a sub- marine and later in the year the British fleet won an important naval engagement off the Falkland Islands. But in this brief account of the war we shall not attempt to follow the victories or disasters at sea save as they bore directly on the drawing of America into the conflict. After the Germans occupied Liege and Brussels, during the first month of the war, all the Belgian defenses centered about Antwerp. And Antwerp is known as one of the strongest for- tifications of Europe. German guns were trained on the forts of Antwerp on September 28, and on October 5 the Belgian army began evacuating the city. Four days later the German army occupied Antwerp. On October 13 the Germans took Ghent and on the same day the Belgian government was moved to Le Havre, France. Belgium is a constitutional monarchy. King Albert I. lias been the ruler since December 23, 1909. He and his Queen, Elizabeth, have been greatly beloved by the Belgian people. King Albert has shown a courage, strength of character, patience and a devotion to his country during these years of devastation of his land and the persecution of his people, that have won for him the admiration of the world. For the month of October 16-November 17, the Belgians, British and French fought in Flanders along the Yser river, finally re- pulsing the Germans at the decisive first battle of Ypres, and sav- ing the ports of the English Channel from German occupation. In Russia the sale of alcohol was forbidden for the duration of the war. Back and forth across Poland and Galicia the Russian and German- Austro-Hungarian armies fought. On November 5 Great Britain declared war on Turkey. Austria invaded Serbia and on December 2 captured Belgrade, the capital. Belgrade was retaken by the Serbians December 14. The Hun hordes being confidently held in check, the French government was returned from Bordeaux to Paris December 9. On the night before Christmas. 1914, occurred the first German air raid on England. 8SGBiff2]y 3 1 3 iY5 uTiifi iTTm^ f^f^fraiifrtiff^BW^^i?^^ 156 Before considering the events of the war in 1915, let's review some paragraphs that reveal Germany's attitude in prosecuting the Avar. The Imperial German Empire, ruled over since 1888 by Kaiser Wilhelm II., was a confederation of States, the most powerful of which was Prussia. The Empire had a constitution but that constitution could not be amended without the consent of the Emperor. Discussions and votes in the Reichstag amounted to nothing if the Kaiser vetoed the measure. To get a better idea of < J-ermany's viewpoint in waging this war, one should read the article by Maximilian Harden translated in the New York Times, December (i. 1914. He says in part: "Not as weak-willed blunderers have we undertaken the fearful risk of this war. We wanted it; because we had to wish it and could wish it. May the Teuton devil throttle those winners whose pleas for excuses make us ludicrous in these hours of lofty ex- perience. We do not stand, and shall not place ourselves before the court of Europe.... Germany strikes. If it conquers new realms for its genius, the priesthood of all the gods wall sing songs of praise to the good war.... We are waging this war not in order to punish those who have sinned, nor in order to free enslaved peoples, and thereafter to comfort ourselves with the unselfish and useless consciousness of our own righteousness. We wage it from the lofty point of view and with the conviction that Ger- many, as a result of her achievements, and in proportion to them, is justified in asking, and must obtain, wider room on earth for development and for working out the possibilities that are in her.... Now strikes the hour of Germany's rising power." Evidently he expected Germany to rule the world as the Kaiser ruled Germany. You remember the Kaiser's words concerning his position in Germany: "Only one is master in this country. That is I. Who opposes me I shall crush to pieces. All of you have only one will, and that is my will: there is only one law, and that is my law. ' ' Contrast President Wilson's description of our democracy: "The Government is merely an attempt to express the consci- ence of everybody, the average conscience of the Nation, in rules that everybody is commanded to obey." . Tsnans ; r 5ynynp 157 1 The stories of German cruelty in Belgium and elsewhere thai came to this country in the early part of the war were thought to be isolated eases probably greatly exaggerated. But direct ac- counts from our Minister to Belgium, Mr. Brand Whitlock, our Ambassador to ( rermany, Mr. -lames W. Gerard, and many others revealed the fact that these horrors unspeakable were deliberate- ly, systematically planned to strike terror to the hearts of every- one in an enemy country. Austria-Hungary, the dual monarchy, ruled over for liS years by Francis Joseph, has been merely the tool of Germany in this war. The Emperor's nephew and heir, Archduke Francis Ferdi- nand, was assassinated June 28, 1914. Upon the death of Emperor Francis Joseph in 1916, Archduke Charles Francis Joseph came to the throne as Charles I. of Austria and (diaries IV. of Hungary. WAR IN 1915 Early in 1915 the Russians pushed forward again, attempting to cross the Carpathian Mountains in Austria-Hungary. They also led a second invasion into East Prussia, holding these for- ward lines until pushed back by German and Austrian armies in May and June. The sale of absinthe was forbidden in France until the end of the war. To Americans, the most vital point of the war early in 1915 was Germany's proclamation on February 4, prescribing a "war zone" about the British Isles. At the beginning of the war the United States sent an identical note to all countries at war, insisting on the freedom of the seas for all neutral nations. Germany set mines promiscuously in the North Sea, with no warning to any •nations. Several British cruisers were blown up and the British admiralty declared the North Sea a military area and prescribed a certain safe path for neutral vessels. This was inconvenient and the United States protested. On February 4, Germany declared "the waters surrounding Great Britain and Ireland, including the whole English Channel, to be comprised within the seat of war." Neutral nations were warned to keep their ships out of the war zone and their citizens off any vessels going through those waters. B0SS5]F35F3SBi B rfifSifSirairaS^'ffBi. riiAiii 158 This order was to take effect after February 18. In a note dated February 10, the United States protested very vigorously against suck a policy and declared that tke German government would be keld to strict accountability for any United States vessels sunk or United States citizens' lives taken. A note from tke German government plead tkat tkis was an act of self-defense to counteract illegal methods Great Britain kad employed in cutting off commerce between Germany and neutral nations. Accordingly tke German blockade of tke British Isles began on February 18, and the submarines were turned loose on their heinous mission of piracy and murder. The United States sent an identic note to Great Britain and Germany, suggesting that they come to some agreement concerning naval warfare. The British government had ordered a retaliating blockade of Ger- many. On March 28, the British ship, "Falaba" was sunk by a sub- marine. Tkere were 111 lives lost; one American. On April 8 a vessel sent from America, by tke commission for aid of Belgium was torpedoed. Fifteen lives were lost. In Marck tke Britisk captured Neuve Ckapelle. During the month of April 17-May 17 occurred the second battle of Ypres. Here for the first time asphyxiating gas was used. The Germans introduced it directly in defiance of the pledge they had given at The Hague (1907). The British army sustained its reputa- tion for bulldog tenacity and tke Germans failed to break tkrougk their lines. Tke United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is a consti- tutional and parliamentary monarchy, ruled over, since 1910 by King George V. and Queen Mary. Tke best comment on Great Britain's method of governing is found in the hearty way all her colonies rallied to her assistance in this war. On April 28 the American vessel, "dishing," was attacked by a German aeroplane. Then, on May 1, the American steamship, "Gulf light," was sunk by a German submarine. On May 7, tke "Lusitania," a steamship of the Cunard Line, was sunk by a German submarine. There were 1,154 lives lost, 114 of whom were Americans. Three days later the German government sent a message of sympathy to the United States ^w?FWi?i?fagigimraTgsj?a^ riSW^iwi^wiii^L^i^sgii^i^i^ 159 government over the loss of American lives by the sinking of the Lusitania. On May 13 the United States government sends its note of protest against the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare that made possible the tragedy of the Lusitania. During the month of May there was much fighting near La Bassee — at Festubert, called specifically, the Battle of Atois. On May 23 Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary. Italy is a constitutional and parliamentry monarchy. The present ruler is King Victor Emmanuel III., who came to the tin-one on July 29, 3900. Queen Elena was a princess of Montenegro. The American steamship "Nebraskan" was attacked by sub- marine on May 25. Then comes Germany's answer to the Ameri- can note of protest in regard to the sinking of the Lusitania, fol- lowed by another note from Germany regarding the "Gulflight" and "Gushing." William Jennings Bryan, advocate of peace-at-any-price, re- signed the office of Secretary of State on June 8. Robert Lansing was appointed to fill the office. On June 9 the United States sends the second note in regard to the Lusitania, receiving a reply on July 8 from Germany, pledg- ing safety to United States vessels in the war zone under specified conditions. On July 15 Germany sends acknowledgments and regrets over the submarine attack on the "Nebraskan." Between July 12 and September 18 Germany conquers Russian Poland, taking Lublin, Warsaw, Brest-Litovsk, etc. The White Star liner, "Arabic," was sunk by a submarine on August 19. Italy declared war on Turkey August 20, 1915. Turkey has been a constitutional monarchy since 1908, ruled over by Sultan Mohammed V., who was the temporal and spiritual head of the nation. The whole government had been placed under absolute German influence by a systematic policy extending back over many decades. On August 24 the German Ambassador, Count von Bernstorff, sent a note assuring the United States government that the loss of lives on the Arabic was not at all the intention of the German government and was deeply regretted. Again on September 1 Sj^^ft^agflggi^^ -"saiiH?iig}i{yj!iyii!yjiRg!y!' | -y! 'jjim iy? iu'il 160 Ambassador Bernstorff sent a letter to Secretary Lansing promis- ing that German submarines would sink no more liners without warning. This letter was endorsed by the German Foreign Office. On September 8 the United States government demanded the recall of the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador, Dr. Dumba. Per- haps the following extracts from a letter he sent to the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs will give a hint of the work he was doing over here and explain the reason for his recall. The letter, dated August 20, 1915, was intercepted in England and the con- tents cabled to Secretary Lansing. Dr. Dumba recommended "most warmly" to the favorable consideration of the Austro- Hungarian Foreign Office "proposals with respect to the prepara- tion of disturbances in the Bethlehem Schwab's steel and muni- tions factory, as well as in the Middle West. We could, if not entirely prevent the production of war material in Bethlehem and in the Middle West, at any rate strongly disorganize it and hold it up for months." The French offensive in Champagne fails to break through the German lines. There is hard fighting and some British progress in the vicinity of Loos,--early tin-October. 'The German government expresses its regrets and disavows the sinking of the "Arabic" and assures the government of the United States that it stands ready to pay indemnities. On October 5 Allied forces land at Saloniki (The Thesoloniki of New Testament times) at the invitation of the Greek govern- ment. •The situation in Greece has been one of conflicting purposes. They were bound by treaty to help defend Serbia against ag- gression. This treaty the King, Constantine I. (succeeded to the throne in 1913) chose to ignore, for the Queen was Sophia, a sister of Kaiser William II. The Premier, M. Venizelos, and the mass of the Greek people wished to enter the war on the side of the Allies, and fulfill the obligations to Serbia. Hence the invitation to the Allied forces to come to 'Saloniki. For this act King Constantine dismissed Premier venizelos and appointed a succession of pro-German ministers who succeeded in keeping Greece neutral. fifl^^ii 161 However, a provisional government established in September .1916, at Saloniki by M. Venizelos in sympathy with the Allies, gained such popularity that the King, Constantine I., was forced to abdicate on June 12, 1917. Between October 6 and December 2, 1915, Austro-German- Bulgarian armies conquered Serbia. The Serbian government with King Peter I., removed to the Island of Corfu in the Adriatic. On October 14 Great Britain declared war on Bulgaria, a con- stitutional monarchy more than twice the size of Serbia, ruled over since 1908 by Czar Ferdinand. On December 4 the United States government demanded the recall of Capt. Karl Boy-Ed, German naval attache, and Capt. Franz von Papen, military attache, for hostile activities. On December 15 Gen. Sir John French retired from command of the British army in France and Flanders, and was succeeded by Sir Douglas Haig. WAR IN 1916 The Austrian troops, in January and February, overran Monte- negro, a small independent country in the Balkan Peninsula, having about one-seventh the area of our State of Tennessee. Upon the fall of Cettinje, the capital, Nicholas I., the reigning monarch, took refuge in France, moving the government of Montenegro to Bordeaux, France. On February 10 Germany notifies neutral countries that armed merchant ships will be treated as warships and sunk without warning. Secretary Lansing replies promptly that by interna- tional law commercial vessels have a right to carry arms in self- defense. In a note, February 16, Germany acknowledges her liability in the sinking of the Lusitania. Verdun was considered the military key to the west front. The Crown Prince of Germany determined to possess it. With losses so frightful that the German soldiers called Verdun "the grave," he took possession of some of the important forts. This was in February and for six months he pushed his men on to the slaugh- ter. During October, 1916, and August, 1917, the French, under fifl!JMif??lifS^^ Ma&ssaiisroBflRmiffiyMyapiQ^ 162 Gen. Nivelle, regained at comparatively small cost the ground the Germans had bought so dearly. At the beginning of the war the Republic of Portugal expressed her willingness to furnish Great Britain with 10,000 soldiers upon request, as per treaty. Great Britain did not make the call for them. Early in 1916 Portugal requisitioned 294 German and Austrian vessels that were in her harbors. On March 8 Germany declared war on Portugal. In this concise sketch of the war we have made no attempt to follow the activities in distant lands, as the British campaign in Southwest Africa under Gen Botha, brilliant though it was, or Russia's conquest of pro-German Persia or the insurrection in Ireland. There were echoes and re-echoes of the gigantic struggle heard the whole world over. Peace was not on the Earth. Germany declared that the U-Boat was a new weapon and not yet regulated by international law. On March 24 the French steamer, "Sussex," is torpedoed without warning and American citizens are killed. The United States government orders Am- bassador Gerard in Berlin to inquire into the sinking of the "Sussex" and other vessels. Immediately the German govern- ment replies. On April 18 the United States delivers what is understood as an ultimatum that unless Germany desists at once from her ruthless submarine policy, diplomatic relations will be severed. On May 4 the reply of the German government in the main accedes to the demands of the United States. The United States accepts this reply, but makes it clear that Germany must hold to her word regardless of the positions of other nations. In an address before the League to Enforce Peace on May 27 President Wilson says "The United States is ready to join any practical league for preserving peace and guaranteeing political and territorial integrity of nations." The United States on June 21 demands an apology and repara- tion from Austria-Hungary for the sinking of the "Petrolite," an American vessel, by an Austrian submarine. A concerted offensive of French in the west and Italian armies in Italy was planned. The French did some hard fighting on the Somme river but were not able to break through the German lines nor accomplish anything of value before the rainy season stopped 163 operations. Better luck accompanied the Italians. Two months before, when the Italian army had attempted to occupy Trentino, they had been driven out by the Austrian army and pursued seven miles within their own territory. In the months of August and September the Italian army drove the Austrians out and took possession of the city of Gorizia. On August 27 Italy declared war on Germany. At about the same time Roumania entered the war on the side of the Allies and was crushed. The King, Ferdinand I., was of the Catholic branch of the family of German Hohenzollerns and the Queen Marie was a British princess. The sovereign whom Ferdinand suc- ceeded in October, 1914, was decidedly pro-German in his sym- pathies but Ferdinand favored Russian influences rather than German. The British passenger steamer, "Stephano," was sunk off the American coast by a German submarine on October 8. On October 28 the British steamer, "Marina," was sunk with- out warning and six American lives were lost. On November 29 the United States protested against German deportations of Belgians. Having stripped Belgium of her fac- tories and machinery, Germany declared it was necessary to "send labor in pursuit of its indispensable adjuncts." Our Minister to Belgium, Mr. Brand Whitlock, reported conditions to the Sec- retary of State. Read these words from his description: "The rage, the terror, and despair excited by this measure all over Belgium were beyond anything we had witnessed since the day the Germans poured into Brussels.... I am constantly in receipt of reports from all over Belgium that tend to bear out the stories.... of brutality and cruelty. In tearing away from every humble home in the land a husband and a father or a son and brother, they (the Germans) have lighted a fire of hatred that will never go out. It is one of those deeds that make one despair of the future of the human race, a deed coldly planned, studiously matured, and deliberately and systematically executed, a deed so cruel that German soldiers are said to have wept in its execution and so monstrous that even German officers are now said to be ashamed." Lloyd George becomes the new Prime Minister of England upon the fall of the Asquith Ministry. w^Sffm^^^^rm^mmmn: 164 A German peace offer is refused by the Allies in December as 'empty and insincere." WAR IN 1917 Most of December, 1916, and January, 1917, was given to dis- cussions of peace. Germany wished to close the war with things practically as they stood. The Allies insisted that Germany and Austria-Hungary had been the instigators of the war and that they should make restorations and reparations to the countries that had been devastated. They wished also some definite as- surance that the horrors of 1914 would never be repeated. On January 31 Germany announced her policy of unrestricted submarine warfare within certain zones, extending considerably the forbidden waters of earlier dates and including large portions of the Mediterranean Sea. On February 3 the United States severed diplomatic relations with Germany and dismissed Ambassador Bernstorff. Later the reply was made to the Swiss Minister that there would be no negotiations with Germany until the submarine order was with- drawn. President Wilson asked authority to arm our merchant ships. The "Zimniermann note" was revealed on February 28. Dr. Zimmermann was the German Foreign Minister. The note, dated January 19, 1917, addressed to the German Minister in Mexico, came into the hands of Secretary Lansing. It contained these words: "On the first of February we intend to begin submarine war- fare unrestricted. In spite of this it is our intention to endeavor to keep neutral the United States of America. If this attempt is not successful, we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and together make peace. We shall give general financial support, and it is under- stood that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. The details are left to you for settle- ment. You are instructed to inform the President of Mexico of the above in the greatest confidence as soon as it is certain there will be an outbreak of war with the United States and suggest that the President of Mexico on his own initiative should com- ^gaifiiffS^lffgMiIifl^ ^jrajSOHuMiailiMiBEiMif^ MMg®3® 3E %M3FM ZM2n3FM ■ jr ^CT^Br i yrMMM.M. MiMg B8SBy v smu 165 munieate with Japan suggesting adherence at once to this plan; at the same time offer to mediate between Germany and Japan. Please call to the attention of the President of Mexico that the employment of ruthless submarine warfare now promises to compel England to make peace in a few months." At this time the British held on the western front 100 miles, the French 175 miles, and the Belgians 25 miles. During March occurred a revolution in Russia that led to the abdication of Czar Nicholas II. The Czar had always been a weak, vacillating monarch, whom Kaiser William II. was constantly trying to control. The Czarina Alexandra was the sister of Emperor William II. of Germany. Hence the Russian people often mistrusted the royal family and thought them ready to sacrifice Russian interests to German ambition. The United States announced that an armed guard would be placed on all American merchant ships sailing through the war zone. In Northern France, from Lille, through St. Quentin, be- yond Laon, the Germans had prepared what they considered an impregnable line of fortifications, trenches, dugouts, tunnels. etc., which they termed the Hindenburg line. They retired to this line on March 17 to 19, evacuating some 1,300 square miles of French territory along a 100-mile front from Arras to Soissons. This they did in a perfect orgy of destroying everything in sight. The United States formally recognized the new government set up in Russia following the revolution. Minister Brand Whitlock and the American Relief Commission were withdrawn from Belgium. On April 2 President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare the existence of a state of war with Germany. EXTRACT FROM PRESIDENT WILSON'S WAR SPEECH Let's re-read a portion of that momentous address delivered by President Woodrow Wilson on April 2, 1917, before a joint session of the two Houses of Congress : "We are accepting this challenge of hostile purpose because we know that in such a government, following such methods, we can never have a friend; and that in the presence of its organized power, always lying in wait to accomplish we know not what slsiffMafffflgagajalgajgaiaiHfaw liloi^j ^^iaiMi'^iMi^^^i^Miiya^ isa sagaiis g 166 purpose, there can be no assured security for the democratic governments of the world. We are now about to accept guage of battle with this natural foe to liberty and shall, if necessary, spend the whole force of the nation to check and nullify its pre- tensions and its power. We are glad, now that we see the facts with no veil of false pretense about them, to fight thus for the ultimate peace of the world and for the liberation of its peoples, the German peoples included; for the rights of nations great and small and the privilege of men everywhere to choose their way of life and obedience. The world must be made safe for democracy.... There are, it may be, many months of fiery trial and sacrifice ahead of us. It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civili- zation itself seeming to be in the balance. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts, — for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for a universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free. To such a task we can dedicate our lives and our fortunes, everything that we are and everything that we have, with the pride of those who know that the day has come when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has treasured. God helping her, she can do no other." AMERICA AIDS ALLIES On April 6, 1917, the United States of America declared war on Germany. Two days later Austria-Hungary severed diplomatic relations with the United States. April 9 to May 14 there occurred British successes in the battle of Arras beginning with the taking of Vimy ridge. At the same time the French scored splendid successes between Soissons and Rheims in the battle of the Aisne. On April 29 Turkey severed diplomatic relations with the United States. About this time American destroyers joined the British navy in the war zone. j ^lSPiilg^^ i^rfflff Yti^^ 167 The summer of 1917 marked the advance of the great Italian offensive on the Isonzo front. Gen. Petain succeeded Gen. Nivelle as commander in chief of the French forces on May 15. In the United States the selective service act was signed on May 18 by President Wilson. Time revealed the deep wisdom of this act. In Flanders on June 7 Messines ridge was blown up by the British. This was just south of Ypres and 7,500 German prisoners were taken. The Italians launched another drive in Trentino. Public sentiment was so strong against his pro-German policies that King Constantine of Greece was forced to abdicate. Premier M. Venizelos was recalled to Athens and on July 2, 1917, Greece formally entered the war against Germany and Bulgaria. On the 15 of June the First Liberty Loan offer in the United States closed. Two Billion Dollars was offered and $3,035,226,850 was subscribed. The first American troops reached France on June 26. The Russian army suffered an overwhelming defeat on July 1 in Galicia. Kerensky was in command. Still Kerensky appeared to be slowly but determinedly gaining strength and confidence for the government; and the Root Commission, sent from the United States to encourage the new Republic, upon returning to Wash- ington on August 12, made very favorable reports. That Com- mission doubtless had accomplished much but all the good results were soon overthrown by the Bolsheviki. From July 31 the Battle of Flanders marks the beginning of British successes in Flanders that continue all fall. In August there is a new Italian drive on the Isonzo front. French attacks at Verdun recapture ground lost in 1916. The Germans capture Riga, an important seaport of the Rus- sians, on September 3. In October occurred a great counterdrive into Italy by the combined Austrian and German armies. The October French drive north of the Aisne river wins some important positions. ^rMHiiimimmTTiiimT^irrtijraifrfli^^ 168 On October 26 Brazil declares war on Germany. October 27 closed the Second Liberty Loan in the United States, $3,000,000,000 offered and $4,617,532,300 subscribed. The Germans retreat on November 2 from Chemin des Dames north of the river Aisne. November 3 brought the first clash of American with German soldiers. Kerensky was overthrown on November 7 by the Bolsheviki and the short-lived Russian republic was supplanted by chaos. The word Bolsheviki is a Russian word which means, "belonging to the majority." Some years ago, when the Socialist Democratic party in Russia split, the radicals were in the majority hence styled themselves Bolsheviki. Their leader, Lenine, was in exile at the beginning of the World War, but by the collusion of the German government, he reached Petrograd in 1917 and began stirring up the people against the government. The beautiful "Winter Palace" was for a while defended by Russian women (the Battalion of Death). The audacious and unscrupulous Bolsheviki under Lenine and Trotsky, dominated and tore to pieces poor war-worn Russia. On November 13 Olemenceau becomes Premier of Prance. Gen. Byng, on November 22, commanding the British troops near Cambrai, sprung a successful surprise attack on the Ger- mans. Instead of preparing the way for the advance of his men by a barrage of artillery fire, as was customary, Gen. Byng em- ployed tanks to break down the barbed wire entanglements. Bourlon Wood was taken next. But a surprise counter attack by the Germans forced the British to give up about a fourth of the ground they had taken. Early in December a revolt in Portugal overthrows the pro- Ally administration. The United States declared war on Austria-Hungary on Decem- ber 7. Jerusalem was captured by the British advancing from Egypt. Germany and the Bolsheviki government in Russia sign an armistice on December 15. President Wilson issues a proclamation taking over the rail- roads of the United States and appointing William G. McAdoo, Director-General. rai^i^iyfifi^i^ii^Eigagagiii^i!^^ 169 WAR IN 1918 Activities of the airmen of all belligerant nations became more prominent during 1918. British airmen made a big successful raid on Karlsruhe about January 14. On the 28 German air raiders killed 47 in London. And on the 13 in an air raid upon Paris they killed 49. On March 11, GO airplanes bombed Paris, killing 34 people. On March 12 British airmen dropped a ton of explosives on Coblenz. So goes the story of the most horrible of all wars — fighting not only on land and sea but under the sea, up in the air, in trenches, everywhere, everywhere. Contrary to oft repeated pledges, the Germans took particular delight in bombing hospitals. These had to be carefully camou- flaged, that is, hidden, usually by being painted in such a way as to deceive the keen eve of the aviator. The Italians broke through the Austrian lines on January 28 and took 1,500 prisoners. United States transports carrying soldiers across the Atlantic were guarded by convoys. In the danger zones the path in front of the transports was swept by sea nets searching for mines hidden in the water. This was often onlv two cable lines stretched across the front of a ship. The greatest secrecy was maintained con- cerning the date of sailing and route to be followed. Imagine the anxiety felt when the news flashed over the world that on Feb- ruary 5, 1918, the U. S. transport "Tuseania" had been sunk by a torpedo off the Irish coast. In the section of this history dealing with personal experiences we give a fuller account of this tragedy as told us by an eye witness, Mr. James Rains. Americans repulsed a strong attack in Chemin des Dames sector on February 28 with heavy losses to the attacking German force. United States troops also repulsed a raid in the Toul sector, suffer- ing many casualties, indicting heavy losses on the Germans, how- ever. On March 4 the French made a surprise attack penetrating German lines at Verdun. Americans in Lorraine repulsed a German attack on March 5, taking prisoners. At about the same time the British repulsed an attack near Ypres. '^SgmMmMMSm^ irM^imisi^smm^imnMMMmwwM^M^MMM^jmm< 170 On March 14, 1918, the American Rainbow Division, consisting of National Guard units from 27 States, occupied trenches in the Luneville sector from which they drove the enemy. This was the first permanent advance made by Americans. All during March, April and May the Germans made such de- termined drives, so utterly regardless of the loss of life to their own men, that things began to look black for the Allies. After repulsing attack after attack in Flanders, on March 23 the British fell back from 5 to 10 miles, their lines still unbroken. The estimated casualties were, German 250,000; British 100,000. French and American troops were brought up to the support of the British. Just at this time the Germans introduced a new gun that shelled Paris from a distance of 76 miles. A few days later the news flashed around the world that a shell from this gun had killed 75 in a Paris church. Consternation spread over the earth. It was slated later that only 6 persons were really killed, but the object of the long range gun was to strike fear to the hearts of all in France and to set the world marvelling over German war methods. x b It accomplished its purpose. Each time it was fired cost $1100.00. It was worth that to the Germans in the terror it caused, although it is said to have killed in all less than 20 people. Before the end of March the Germans had captured Bapamne, Guiscard, Albert and other towns. The British recaptured some villages. The French retook three towns and stopped the Ger- mans as they advanced toward Amiens. On March 29, 1918, Gen. Foch was put in command of the Allied armies in France and Gen. Pershing offered to him all the troops and resources of the forces of the United States in France. On April 4 and 5 the Germans made heavy drives on the Allies' line, gaining a little ground toward Amiens, but at a terrific loss of men. United States Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder called 150,000 draft men to the colors on April 6. The Germans hit the British front between La Bassee and Armentieres, gaining three miles. The British evacuated Armen- tieres on April 11. fl^i>gas{i>ia»iaeiaiiiiBg*a^^ 171 Tremendous fighting continued in Flanders. Americans won an all-day fight on the Toul front April 12. On the 16 the Germans took most of Messines ridge. On the 20 the Germans made a strong attack on the Americans in the Toul sector but were repulsed with heavy losses. The British drove back the Germans east of Amiens but the Germans took Mt. Kemmel and advanced to the southwest, threatening Ypres. In the next few days they captured St. Eloi and attacked strongly on three sides of Ypres salient and on the Belgian line but were repulsed, losing heavily. The French re- took Locre. May 4 closed the campaign for the Third Liberty Loan with the loan well oversubscribed. On May 17 the German plot in Ireland was exposed and Sinn Fein leaders were arrested. Sinn Fein, an Irish expression mean- ing "ourselves alone," is the name of a society formed in Ireland about 1905 for the purpose of advancing an "Irish Ireland." The leaders fell prey to German influence, and were at this time caus- ing all sorts of disturbances in Ireland. The trouble was quieted at the time but the Irish problem is far from being settled. We have it on the authority of a noted Presbyterian divine, Reverend William Thorne, himself a native of Ireland, that England has long been wrongfully criticized in regard to her treatment of Ireland. He says England would gladly give Ireland the inde- pendence that Canada and Australia enjoy, but that Ireland is torn between the Protestant and Catholic religions too sorely to be ready for home rule. On May 27, 1918, the Germans attacked on the Aisne front, taking Chemin des Dames. Their drive in Flanders was repulsed. The center of the Crown Prince's army crossed the Vesle but the Allies cheeked the advance of the flanks. Americans in Picardy captured Cantigny by a dashing attack. On May 29 the Allies evacuated Soissons and the Germans pushed on to the Marne by May 31, reaching the apex of their salient. They were stopped on June 2 by Allied reserves. Twelve vessels were sunk in American waters by German U-Boats between May 25 and June 5. iMMiSuSiSaiiimiaig2!img^it?Tifi7^!tTrii ;AMll^MlMSgl^ i M,M,^M l S^2I! B^^Smg^Mg^ MM' VUF^mM$2i>MiM13®3$MV 172 Americans realized that the tide of war was turned when they defeated the Germans in the Chateau-Thierry sector and cleared Belleau Wood of the enemy. The big fight was on June 14. Too much praise can not be given the 1500 Engineers who withstood the first shock of the attack. To show just how important this repulse at Chateau-Thierry was may we review German moves during 1918? We quote from Major McClellan of the American Marines: "In 1918, prior to the middle of July, the offensive was in the hands of the Imperial German staff, and between March 21 and July 15, 1918, the Germans directed no less than five major of- fensives against the Allied lines in efforts to bring the war to n successful conclusion for the Central Powers. American troops assisted in breaking up every one of these drives, but the Second Division, including the Marines, opposed oidy one, that in the Chateau-Thierry sector. "The first offensive (Somme) of the Germans was stopped within a few miles of Amiens, and the second (Lys) overran Armentieres. In this second German offensive, which lasted from April 9 to 27, 1918, there were approximately 500 American troops engaged. "Then late in May, 1918, with startling success, which brought corresponding depression to the morale of the Allies, the Germans launched their third offensive west of Reims, crossed the Chemin-des-Dames, captured Soissons ,and the last of May found them marching in the direction of Paris down the Marne valley. Again the American commander in chief placed every available man at the disposal of Marshal Foch. It was at this critical time, when the Allies were facing a grave crisis, that the Second Divi- sion, including the Marine Brigade, together with elements of the Third and Twenty-eighth Divisions, were thrown into the line and, in blocking the German advance in the Chateau-Thierry sector, rendered great assistance in stopping the most dangerous of the German drives.... The final report of the American com- mander-in-chief with reference to this third German offensive stated in part: " 'On reaching the Marne that river was used as a defensive flank and the German advance was directed toward Paris. Dur- JM^gaElliraiiRaiBS^ #TH?Mi£SiM ilg-!iBpgna'. M'-^^ gg'gg sar sasg isn sgiaria! ^..^.^lyiisaMiMigaiianLUiyj'-y . 1 m>u 173 ing the first days of June something akin to a panic seized the city and it was estimated that one million people left during the spring of 1918.... The Second Division, then in reserve northwest of Paris and preparing to relieve the First Division, was hastily diverted to the vicinity of Meaux on May 31 and, early on the morning of June 1, was deployed across the Chateau-Thierry- Paris road near Montreuil-aux-Lions in a gap in the French line, where it stopped the German advance on Paris.' "Without minimizing in any way the splendid actions of the Twenty-sixth Division at Cantigny on May 28, 1918, the fact re- mains that the Second Division, including the Marine Brigade, was the first American division to get a chance to play an impor- tant part on the western front, and how well it repelled this dan- gerous thrust of the Germans along the Paris-Metz highway is too well-known to he dwelt upon at length in this brief history. "The fighting of the Second Division in the Chateau-Thierry sector was divided into two parts, one a magnificently stubborn defensive lasting a week and the other a vicious offensive. The defensive fighting of the Second Division between May 31 and June 5 was part of the major operation called by the Americans the Aisne defensive. Without discussing at this time the tactical or strategical significance of the work of the Second Division in the Aisne defensive, suffice to say that its psychological effect upon the morale of the Allies was tremendous and has been recognized in practically every writing worthy of consideration up to the present date. "The close of the Aisne defensive on June 5, 1918, found the line of the Second Division well established at that point of the Marne salient nearest Paris. "On June 6 the Second Division snatched the initiative from flie Germans and started an offensive on its front which did not end until July 1. The Marine Brigade captured Hill 142 and Bouresches and in the words of General Pershing, 'sturdily held its ground against the enemy's best guard divisions.' They com- pletely cleared Bois de Belleau of the enemy on June 26, a major of Marines sending in his famous message: 'Woods now U. S. Marine Corps' entirely.' "So appreciative of this victory were the French that they of- ffifyiWiT ^ri: riMJ ^^WSM^SMg^SBSlgaM Eiii^ MlM lMlMIMI MI^lMIMRgKOySg JigMl! 174 ficially changed the name of Belleau Wood to Woods of the Marine Brigade or in their language, 'Bois de la Brigade de Marine.' "During the time the above-described fighting was going on the Germans were frustrated in their fourth 1918 drive (Noyon- Montdidier defensive) between June 9 and 15. "Having been blocked in the Marne salient, the Germans at- tacked for the fifth time in 1918 on July 15, and as events turned out it was the last, for from the time of its failure they were on the defensive. "The Allied trops including many Americans held this attack, called by the Americans the Champagne-Marne defensive, which was on a large scale, and the grand initiative passed from the Germans to the Allies on July 18, 1918, when Marshal Foch launched his initial major offensive, termed by the Americans the Aisne-Marne." Some Gibson County boys were with the Second Division but most of them served with the Thirtieth — Old Hickory, as it was named in honor of our world-famed warrior and statesman, Andrew Jackson, because in the Division there were so many men from Tennessee, and North and South Carolina. The Thirtieth Division landed at Calais, France, May 24, 1918. After a month's training they were marched into Belgium on July 4, 1918. This was the first American Division to enter Belgium. Here they were in close support of two British Divisions. Trained in front line fighting at Ypres they saw much hard service during Septem- ber and October taking a vital part in the breaking of the Hinden- hurg line. On June 28 the first American troops landed in Italy. Italy had been pitifully handicapped for lack of ammunition. The Allies had at last come to a place where they could assist her. And in June the tide turned for Italy and the great Austrian offensive along a front of a hundred miles in Italy was defeated and finally turned into a complete rout. In France, Americans repulsed heavy attacks in the Toul sector and in Alsace and stormed German trenches and positions near Cantingy in mid-June. Late in June there were important gains made by the British between Hazebrouck and Bethume and by the French southwest of Soissons. rfflgaffaiff2!i^l^iMlrFli?g]gag!g5^^ 175 On July 1 Americans captured Vaux village and with the French took other important positions. The French made a mile advance on Picardy front southeast of Amiens on July 12. On the 15 the Germans, for the fifth time that year, resumed the offensive, attacking along the Marne river and on both sides of Reims. Americans drove them back across the river and the French withstood all assaults farther cast. Americans smashed German attacks east of Chateau-Tliiery. On July 18 the French and Americans began a big drive, push- ing eastward on a 25-mile front from Belleau to the Aisne and taking many towns and prisoners. Franco- American troops made further advances on the Sois- sons-Chateau-Tliierry front. The great offensive continued, large numbers of guns and prisoners being taken and the Germans re- treating from the south bank of the Marne. Chateau-Thierry was captured by the Allies on July 21, although victory was assured by the decisive fight on June 14. There was desperate fighting but the Allies took town after town, pushing the Huns farther north of the Marne until on August 2 the Allies took Soissons and the Germans retreated pre- cipitately toward the Vesle river. In four days the French and Americans had crossed the Vesle on both sides of Fismes. On August 8 the British and French started an offensive on the Amiens front, taking many towns and 10,000 prisoners. The next day further progress was made by the Allies in Picardy and 7,000 more prisoners were taken. On the 10 the Allies took Montdidier and Americans with British won a severe fight north of the Soinnie. It was about this time that a lug bunch of Gibson County boys got into the fighting with Colonel Luke Lea's 111th Field Artillery. Captain Gordon Browning was with Battery D 111th Field Artillery while he was a Lieutenant and with him were many Gibson County men. When he was promoted to Captain he was transferred to Battery A of the same regiment and commanded that Battery through all the fighting the regi- ment was in. A few Gibson Countains were in that Battery. The 3J^eii55ffiHJ]fi^1^1^^ 176 principal battles they engaged in were St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Woevre. On August 19 the Germans were forced back in the Lys sector, northwest of Soissons. The Britisb took Albert on August 22 and other towns, entering Bapaume on the 25. On August 27 the Allies broke through the Hindenburg line in the Scarpe river region. An interesting incident is told of this early breaking of the Hindenburg line. The American First Army had been tiring ceaselessly on this particular part of the line for two days and nights without finding a weak spot. Finally the firing died away and for almost ten minutes not a shell was fired. Then one American leisurely made ready and fired his twelve- inch mortar, dropping a shell right into the mouth of a dugout filled with ammunition. Of course as the explosions continued they set fire to all ammunition stored near there and an inde- scribable noise and horrible scenes resulted. German bodies were blown into the air together with things of all descriptions. After about 45 minutes our boys went over to investigate the awful gap- ing hole. Along the line there had been splendid underground hotels electrically equipped. There were elevators and handsome furniture, for the Germans considered this permanent. They had no fears that their enemies would ever take this position so well guarded and protected. Across the chasm some of the boys of the First Army saw Hindenburg on horseback on a hill beyond. They opened fire upon him and never could understand why they were unable to hit him at so reasonable a distance unless there was a great suc- tion from the gaping tunnels and dugouts that drew the bullets down to the trenches. The French took Nesle and many other towns and reached the Somme. The next day they took Noyon. On August 31 the Franco- American troops won a big battle north of Soissons, and the British recaptured Mt. Kemmel and took Peronne. The entire German line from Peronne almost to Rheims retreated for several miles. On September 12 the American First Army, aided by the French, attacked on both sides of the St. Mihiel salient, making big advances and taking many towns. The British took Havrin- ftwmm&bjPbjmzmMsmmmimsfim 177 court. By the next day the Americans cleared out the St. Mihiel salient, taking nearly 20,000 prisoners. This salient was a wedge* shaped drive made by the Germans in the fall of 1914 and was so fortified and so strong that it had resisted all attempts to drive it back. A glance at the map will show how much the taking of St. Mihiel meant to the Allies. In this fight the Gibson County men of the 111th Field Artillery were attached to the Eighty- ninth Division, upon their left was the Second or "Marine" Divi- sion, on their right the Forty-second, or "Rainbow." On September 26 Americans and French opened a big drive near the Meuse, taking many towns and prisoners. Two days later the Belgians and British made a big advance in the Ypres section and the Allies gained on every front. On September 29 the British and Americans smashed through the llindenburg line be- tween Cambrai and St. Quentin. The Germans were driven out of the entire area between the Aisne and Vesle rivers. Americans made a big advance west of the Meuse river. Some of the hardest fighting of the war was started October 1 and known as the Champagne offensive. The fighting was des- perate and there, as elsewhere, it was difficult to get food to the front line troops. On October 5 Germany and Austria asked for an armistice and peace negotiations based on President Wilson's program. After some correspondence their proposals were rejected. President Wilson made it clear that appeals for an armistice would have to be addressed to General Foch, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies, On October 7 Americans were in a furious battle for the north end of the Argonne forest. On the 8 the Allies smashed the llindenburg defenses on a 20-mile front and the French and Americans started a new drive east of the Meuse. The next day the British occupied Cambrai and pushed far beyond. The Argonne wood was cleared of Germans by Americans by October 11. Many Gibson County men played valiant parts in this big battle. About this time the entire German defense system in Champagne was smashed. Before a big offensive in Flanders Mwmm, r?Ti ^i^Wfrfiwyawif^ ^ 178 by the Allies the Germans retreated from northern Belgium, evacuating Lille and other cities. In America the Fourth Liberty Loan was well over-subscribed. In France Americans made an advance in terrific fighting in the Meuse valley. On October 28 Austria-Hungary asked for a separate peace on the terms of the Allies. The next day Turkey presented proposals for a separate peace. On October 31 the armistice with Turkey went into effect and on November 1 that between Austria-Hun- gary and the Allies. On November 1 the American First Army smashed the German lines west of the Meuse, making in the next few days great ad- vances on both sides of the Meuse river. On November 5 Americans won a fierce battle for the crossing of the Meuse. There was steady fighting in the Woevre sector. November 6 was the date of a great French victory on a 100- mile front. Indeed great advances were made by the Allies on the entire western front. On November 9, 1918, Kaiser Wilhelm II. of Germany abdicat- ed, leaving the Social Democrats in control of the German govern- ment. Ebert was made Chancellor (later President) and a re- public was proclaimed in Berlin. Emperor William fled to Hol- land. At 11 a. m. on November 11, 1918, Germany having signed the terms amounting to unconditional surrender, the armistice went into effect and the war came to a close. ffflffSMOFWYil^irgl^lffil^ 179 BILL HOHENZOLLERN By Clayton James, a Gibson County School Boy. If he had laved the green of trees, The drowsy hum of summer's bees; If friends had dared to call him "Bill," Ue might have been a monarch still. If he had ever stopped to play With children at the close of day. Or ridden them upon his knee. He might not now an outcast be. If he had ever turned aside And dropped his dignity and pride, Forgetting that he was a king, To do a little neighboring With humble men who crossed his way If he had ever spent one day In comradeship lie might not now Have hatred on his brow. If he'd loved the skies and running brooks And tangled woods and fishing nocks. And learned the birds to call by name. And fed them crumbs as they grew tame; Oh had he ever left his throne To talk with men he might have known Some secrets of the human heart. Much better he'd hare played his part. If home had ever meant to him More than a castle cold and grim ; If he had 'tended it with care. Had roses planted blooming there: Had he but learned to laugh and sing — Been more the man and less the king. He might not now in Holland wait The dreadful verdict of his fate. That men who worship power alone Shall by it soon be overthrown; Who turns away from men and God Shall fall at last beneath the rod. He that would seek for world success Must tread the ways of humbleness And find in gentle ways and pure The royalty that can endure. I £ 180 Special Personal Sketches It is rumored that among the Sisterhood of States, Tennessee ranked highest in military honors, medals and citations given for valor in the Great War. This rumor is not as yet corroborated for the government statistics on the question have not yet been given out. Certain it is that one Tennesseean, Col. Alvin C. York, holds national fame for greatest individual achievement in cap- turing 132 < iernians. Many Gibson County boys received citations for bravery in action and a goodly number were awarded crosses of honor. While we are very proud of these well-deserved honors, we are sure many others deserved high honor too, but were not so fortunate in hav- ing officers careful about recommending citations. The collecting of data for these special sketches has been very difficult owing to the reticence of Gibson County boys about tell- ing their achievements. Most of the facts have been obtained by repeated letters to the mothers who were good enough to lend us papers and letters from which the sketches could be made. As throughout the other sections of the history these sketches are arranged alphabetically and not according to military impor- tance. .John P. Barge r ( Photo Group No. 11), a farmer boy living near Milan, entered the service in October, 1917. He was sent to Camp Cordon and listed as No. 733160 Corporal Co. H 6th Inf. He was sent overseas with thousands of his mates on the old German ship "Covington" April 8, 1918, this same ship being sunk on its next trip by a submarine. Barger was put on duty in France June 16 in the St. Die sector, Annould sector August 23 to 30, St. Mihiel battle September 12 to 16, Meuse-Argonne October 13 to November 11. In the St. Mihiel fight Barger was officially reported as miss- ing, but two days later appeared with a German Captain and twenty-one privates in front of him. He had captured them single-handed and alone. While out on scout duty he got lost from his comrades in the advance, and had only a few grenades and his rifle (and a little hardtack in his haversack). Most of the n 5rM^MiJ y ?!'. m i U ' M&M&a , M*i 3^3SM MMMiM. MSM MMMMMyiU 1 jyi'lLa ^ittgilS?:}^ iU."^J >i3P ; 181 men who saw actual service at the front know what he suffered worn out yet knowing it would mean sure death if he relaxed vigilance a moment. Watching, scouting, fighting, he finally drove two German snipers into a dugout. Rushing to the entrance, he threw a grenade below and was re- warded with a yell of "Kamarad." He ordered the Germans to come out and surrender and one by one, led by their Captain, they filed out of the hole until twenty-two in number stood in line. Barger's discharge simply says, "Served in France April 8, 1918, to March 9, 1919. Captured 22 prisoners including one Captain." But the story of that two days is a record that in all probability was unequaled, with but the one exception, by another soldier of the nation. On November 11 John P. Barger was on the firing line and fired the last rifle that was fired in the 6th Infantry at the eleventh o 'clock hour. Graves D. Cain (Photo Group No. 11), of Bradford, served with the Mine Squadron and we asked him to give us a brief description of the work of the Mine Force. We repeat his own words as nearly as possible: "At the beginning of the war the United States suggested to the Allied powers the project of laying the Great Northern Mine Barrage extending from Norway to the Orkney Islands, a distance of 240 miles across the North Sea. The plan received the heartiest approval of our European Allies, and the hitherto unprecedented task devolved upon the American Navy. A mine was perfected which was capable of adjusting and an- choring itself automatically at any depth and fitted with a } >ositive firing arrangement, which only needed contact with enemy craft to set off its 300 pounds of the most powerful explosive known to modern science, T. N. T. The Mine Force of the Atlantic Fleet consisted of ten Mine Planters and two auxiliary sea-going tugs. The U. S. S. San Fran- cisco of Spanish- American War fame, under command of Captain R, R. Belknap, was the flagship of the Squadron. FTi tTTuyri ffY< rTfrtTTi rTii gTi tTTi f.^tT^ ifTiltTriltT^tmimi^^ lt±S£tt£S£JI^S£n£S£3K^S£ItAS£J^S^ll»^^l t*S*J tiSiJ tiSiltiSiS t*«*j t*«*l ti«*J (>SiJ fe*«iJtiSil fev»;Si3 IJ^B-y t*«iJ«^S£JivSiy tiSiJ tj^g&l t4S4I t>S£4t£S£lt>S^ t^S^Jl^SA 182 One base was established at Invergordon, and another at Inver- ness, Scotland, each with an American naval personnel of one thousand men with Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss, N. S. N., com- manding the entire force, which ashore and afloat, was comprised of seven thousand men. The mine planters proceeded from their respective bases under the escort of the 14th Destroyer Flotilla Royal Navy, and under the protection of larger guns from the larger craft of both the Royal Navy and the United States Navy. And in all sorts of weather, whether fair or foul, the work went rapidly on, until the last of October before the armistice was signed, when the barrier was complete. On November 30 we sailed from our bases for home via Scapa Flow, where we reviewed the German Imperial High Seas Fleet. The occasion was a fitting one for the final manoeuvres of the United States Mine Force in European waters. The German submarines too were riding at anchor at Harwich, England, and we felt that Ave had done our bit toward the overthrow of Prus- sianism and toward making the world a safer place wherein might reign a just and righteous peace." At least one Gibson Countian had a part in taking up these mines after the armistice. Walter Scott Ditmore of Dyer volun- teered for that dangerous service and came through unhurt. j Leo T. Carlton (Photo Group No. 1), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carlton of Eaton, was awarded the silver star to be worn on the service bar and he was specially cited for gallant conduct as phone orderly in the second phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive No- vember 1, 1918. In a ten-hours' and forty-five minutes' barrage the 345 th Bat- talion fired 1,300,000 rounds of ammunition, said to be one of the greatest machine gun barrages during the Avar. Companies A and B were united to fire a barrage with group Post Commander some half kilometer to the rear of the line. These were connected by phone and Corporal L. T. Carlton was phone orderly at one end. They had two men walking the line to keep it up, but when they opened fire the Germans soon located fh'em and began a terrific agfflff\i]irairffir^ 183 shelling, wounding one of the linemen. Although he had orders not to leave the phone, Carlton went out into the deadly shell fire and fixed the lines eighteen times. He had four men to carry the messages to the gun commander as he received them from the group commander. The company in which Corporal L. T. Carlton served was com- posed principally of men from Texas. Lieut. A. J. Auchterlonie in his History of Company B, 345th Machine Gun Company, says of them: "The men, all of them, had a spirit undaunted by rumor, a con- stitution not harmed by excesses and a sense of humor so keeidy American that conditions which would vex one in ordinary walks of life would from them merely provoke a laugh. These three characteristics of the Americans in the A. E. F., combined with their undaunted courage, in our estimation are the prime factors that carved for the American army the name they have won in the field of battle." Cannon Dozier (Photo Group No. 1) is a talented, happy heart- ed son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dozier of Yorkville. He was awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross. Dozier has a hundred or more songs locked in his memory and a voice richly true and clear and a smile that makes the song he is singing seem just the greatest song in all the world. Over in France he showed, Paderewski-like, that a great musician may possess other talents undreamed of until called out by the cruel stress of war. At the battle of Estress on October 8, 1918, he was ordered over the top. There, in the front w T ave, by the side of his Captain going up a sunken road, Dozier was shot through the leg; but, regardless of the pain, he went on and on. Presently he realized that he was alone. Nothing daunted, he made four or five charges on the machine gun on top the hill. Getting close enough, he threw a grenade killing the two gunners and silencing the machine gun. Just then a shell got Dozier. With characteristic determination he crawled back to safety, whence he was taken to a hospital. Small wonder that his host of friends back in the States were distressed by repeated reports of his being maimed or killed. He Tt rTYi rrTi rr\i yfrtTYt ff Tt ffYt frTt tTti ffTi !7Tt gTtffYt tiT i BTi Ffrff TiltT ri ifii iffrrFTt yaSTfcffff rTfi ^r^uTTi W'ifTi i f55 , 184 returned home looking fine, his voice unhurt and left soon to at- tend a conservatory of music in ( lincinnati. For his bravery in action ( 'arnion Dozier was given the Ameri- can Distinguished Service Cross. It was presented to him by Major Landers at the Cumberland Church in Yorkville. Herbert H. Hunt (Photo Group No. 6), son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hunt, Dyer, Route 4, volunteered and entered the Navy May 22, 1917. Returning from his fifth trip across the Atlantic, lie was on the U. S. S. President Lincoln. When five hundred miles from France his shit) was torpedoed by a German sub- marine. We repeat the story as Mr. Hunt told it to us: "The torpedo hit the ship forward and before the crew had re- covered from the shock a second torpedo struck aft and exploded. The general alarm rang which meant for all to make preparations to abandon the ship. The Captain gave orders to lower life boats into the water and also the life rafts. Our Captain saw there was no chance to keep the ship afloat so he gave orders to abandon ship. There were ropes tied to the top of the ship and thrown over the sides into the water. By holding to these ropes the men let themselves down to the life boats. Twenty-nine minutes after the first torpedo hit the ship, she sunk and there was nothing to be seen but life boats and rafts floating upon the high sea. About thirty minutes after the ship had sunk the submarine came to the surface and sailed around the life boats and rafts. They found one boy by the name of Anderson, that had drifted from the rest and almost drowned. The Germans threw him a line and took him aboard the submarine and gave him coffee and cognac and let him off into one of the life boats. The commander of the submarine began looking for the commander of the ship. After a fruitless search they decided to take a first lieutenant, by the name of Isaac. After this the submarine went away. We tied the life boats and rafts together to keep them from floating apart during the night. After eighteen hours in the water we were picked up by an American destroyer which had received the wireless sent as soon as the ship was struck." ( larried back to France Mr. Hunt and the rest of the crew were taken aboard the IT. S. S. Great MiBLffijBiiai^iglglglfcSiiZa^^^ 185 Northern and brought back to New York. After two months there they sailed on the IT. S. Battleship Idaho, the largest ship afloat, for Holland. When about two thousand miles from New York a very serious storm arose which lasted three days and nights. A wireless reached the Idaho that a ship was sinking three miles away. Going to them they rescued the crew but the ship was lost. Mr. Hunt entered the Navy as fireman and has been promoted seven times. Lloyd Kinington (Photo in Golden Star Group No. 1) was awarded posthumously a Croix de Guerre. We quote from the Herald-Democrat: "Mr. V. A. Kinington, who lives a short dis- tance from Trenton and who had a son killed in France, has re- cently received a Croix de Guerre and a citation from the Com- manding General of the Allied Armies through the American War Department. The following letter will explain : Mr. V. A. Kinington, Trenton, Tenn., Dear Sir: I am sending you today the Croix de Guerre and the citation awarded Sergeant Lloyd W. Kinington, 9th Inf., deceased. I can not say when it will be pos- sible for me to come at a formal ceremony to present the cross and I do not want to delay longer getting it into your hands. Very Truly, F. L. Landers. 'Citation.' Sergeant Lloyd Kining- ton company K 9th Inf. his platoon having suffered heavy losses lie reorganized it and kept it in effective action until lie was killed. His coolness under the most violent firing gave a very fine and steady example to his men. At General Headquarters, January 30, 1919. The Marshal of France, Commander of French Armies in the East." Thomas D. Paschal (Photo Group No. 9), son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Paschal of Rutherford, entered service March 1, 1917; served at Jefferson Bks. and Nogales, Arizona. He sailed for France June II, 1917. After six months training in France he participated in the following battles: Cantigny May 28 to June 30, second battle of Marne on Soissons sector July 18 to 23, St. Mihiel on Alsace-Lorraine September 13 to 18, Meuse-Argonne BLiSiiSixBiiBiini ffT i iTS mi miimiBi f/Ti ffgiAiinunlinlJn*Linlli 186 offensive October 1 to 4. On October 4 be was wounded while tbey were taking a machine gun nest of 26 machine guns. Because of his unusually long service in France we asked him to tell us something of his experiences. He was ready to tell all he could of his regiment and of the wonderful victories our armies won, but could not be brought out on any personal accomplish- ments. Among other things he said: "While I was not decorated personally my Regiment was cited for bravery a number of times by Gen. John J. Pershing, and the French Government. The French Government conferred upon my Regiment what is known as the Fourgere, a citation cord which calls for nine citations." Corporal Paschal was himself cited for bravery in action by the Commander in Chief. This citation was sent him while he was m Ft, McPherson just before his discharge. Upon being mustered out May 6, 1920, after a brief visit to his parents he entered the Atlanta Business College, Atlanta, Ga. ? James R. Rains (Photo Group No. 5), son of Mrs. M. A. Rains of Dyer, was aboard the Tuscania when, thirteen days out of New York, it sank torpedoed on February 5, 1918, off the coast of Ireland. There were 2200 soldiers on board bound for the battle front. About two hundred drowned, among them the only other Tennesseean aboard— Milton Talley of Union City. Such care was taken m guarding the U. S. transports as they carried soldiers across the Atlantic that there were remarkably few serious dis- asters. Mr. Rains gives us an account of the tragedy as an eye-witness. We quote from his description: "With about twenty inches of snow in New York, we boarded the Tuscania and were assigned bunks; I was on the third deck We stayed in New York harbor until 8 A. M. January 24 1918 We sailed by Halifax, Canada, and saw there how the great ex- plosion had blown the city away. We sailed along happily until February 5, about 5 :45 P. M. Just as we were eating supper there was a crushing explosion, and of course we knew what had hap- pened. A submarine had us. The explosion was in the engine room and it put out all the lights. In the dark we made our way 187 upstairs to the deck where we were assigned to life boats. Think of 2200 men making their way up a stairway 4 feet wide ! It was quite exciting. Everybody was crying, 'Don't hurry! Don't hurry! Plenty of time!' Tbe life boat I was assigned was 13-B and 13-A was on top of 13-B, so we must get 13-A down before we could get our own. I realized that in the excitement of run- ning upstairs I had lost my life belt, so while the boys were get- ting 13-A down, I made it to my bunk to get a life belt. Plenty of room on the stairs now — everybody was crowded on deck. Just as I reached my bunk the water began running under me and of course I did not tarry. I got a life belt and made it upstairs again but dropped the belt and had to go down the second time after it. By this time, not more than one or two minutes, the water was over my shoe tops. 1 made it back to deck and found 13-A just ready to be lowered so the men got in and we went to let them down and the rope broke — down they went, boat on top. I did not like this but I knew the water was to the third deck. I de- cided to wait until the life boat was safely down before I should get in. As some of us had to let the boat down and then go down on ropes, I helped to lower the boat. When we let 13-B down, some of the boys of 13-A who were still alive swam to 13-B and got in, so there was not room for all of us. I was among those left on deck. "By this time the wind was getting higher and the waves larger so the boys could not handle the life boat. It drifted back to the big boat and just as it rushed up to the big boat, there was a raft that broke loose from the top deck and hit right on top of them. I do not think there was anyone saved. There I was, all my squad gone except three of us. I went over to the other side of the boat where Co. D of our battalion was getting off. I worked in and got into one of the life boats. As luck would have it, we were on the side where the wind and waves took us away from the big boat. At this time the boat was almost down on one side and the other side was going up intsead of down. Just as we were about three or four hundred yards from the boat the Torpedo Destroyers came up and I sure wished I was on one of them. But we were making it pretty good so they paid no attention to us. They were busy getting the rest from the boat. We kept drifting away from the J^W^lMiBiliBijBumE^Sifi^^ 1 188 big boat until we got out of sight. The waves were going over our beads and we must bold on for dear life. We were in tbis misery for seven hours. Finally we saw a boat coming but as we did not have a ligbt to signal them, we were almost ready to give up when they threw a spot light on us. "I did not have strength enough left to pull up by the rope they let down to us and I fell in the water, but a big Irishman got me by the hand and sure gave me a pull up. "We were almost frozen. They took off their coats and gave them to us. and about three-thirty in the morning we landed in Ireland. We went to an Irish camp where The Irish got up and made us soup and tea. Must say we were treated nice while there. A 1 tout ten o'clock we awoke from a good nap and the flowers were blooming and the grass was green and I thought of the old song, 'There's a Pretty Spot in Ireland.' " Mr. Rains spent ten days in Ireland in a hospital, six weeks in England and then reached France in time to participate in two months' fighting on the Argonne front. And in the summer of 1919, he returned safely to bis home in Dver. Paul G. Sanderfer (Photo Group No. 5), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gr. Sanderfer of Trenton, is the only Gibson County soldier to be awarded three medals for bravery and devotion to duty under deadly fire. He was given the Croix de Guerre with gilt star by the French Government, the British medal for "Distinguished Service on the Field," and, most highly esteemed of all, the Dis- iinguished Service Cross by bis own Government. He was later given a scholarship in the University of the South at Sewanee and entered school there upon his return to the States. The following letter was sent Sgt. Paid Sanderfer July 14, 1919, by the Adjutant General: "This office has been advised by cable No. 2001 by the Command- ing General, American Expeditionary Forces, that he has awarded the distinguished service cross to you for 'extraordinary heroism in action near St. Souplet, France, October 10, 1918. Sergeant Sanderfer showed exceptional devotion to duty and bravery dur- ing the attack October 9-10, 1918. Although wounded by enemy . niiQuAl- .;ilAllAl: f; rTTi iTTt iTTt ftTi rTTi iTTuTTmTit ff^i iTA >7Tt i 189 machine gain fire, lie continued to lead his platoon forward until he fell from weakness caused by loss of blood. He, even then, continued to advance by crawling until his strength entirely failed him. The Quartermaster General of the Army has been directed to cause the distinguished service cross to be forwarded to you." Paul Sanderfer has all his life proved an earnest, capable boy and a brilliant student. The qualities that manifested themselves in the brave sergeant leading his men to the point of utter ex- haustion have always shown in his accomplishing whatever he undertook. Those same qualities assure his success through life. Hubbard J. Walker (photo group Xo. 10,) of Fruitland. son of Berrv and Mattie Walker, entered service October 5, 1917. After training in Camp Sevier. South Carolina, he was sent overseas early in 1918. In the battle line at Ypres, June 21. 1918, he was wounded but displayed a courage and endurance that won for him the Distinguished Service Cross of America and the Croix de Guerre of France. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross on September 9. 1918. and later the following citation was sent him: (ORDER NO. 18,000) With the approbation of the Commander in Chief of the Ameri- can Expeditionary Forces in France, the Marshal of France. < !om- mander in Chief of the French Armies of the East cites, in the order of the Army Corps, Private Hubbard Walker. Company C, 117th Regiment of American Infantry: "Finding himself cut off in an automatic rifle position heavilv bombarded by the enemy, he showed courage and devotion by re- maining at his post in spite of his wound which made it difficult to handle his sun. and after having seen two of his comrades killed and two others severely wounded, and moreover seeing fire for the first time." At General Headquarters. May 27. 1919. The Marshal of France. Commander of the French Armies of the East. PETAIX. 190 Sydney M. Wilson, of Humboldt, sailed for the western front early in July, 1918, on the Persic, a British boat. The trip was uneventful until they were within 198 miles of England off the coast of Ireland. On July 10, 1918, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the Persic was torpedoed. Out of the 3600 on board only one man is known to have been killed. Five submarine chasers took the men and crew to Plymouth, England, and the ship was towed in. From the time of the explosion the ship was cleared in wonderful order and speed. In 40 minutes that big crowd was transferred to the submarine chasers. There were fifteen ships in the convoy. Only the Persic was struck. ■Agl^l^ffimraiirgigiffirriiffi^ ngjignari y i j u j j y ;;iyi!' y j i^^ i ! U !'i u | ii y iii L» :ggig!;^igsMiy.' !y}i'izBy : ; janLaiyii!u^^^>^}y^:»^: 191 ONE HUNDRED YEARS FROM NOW (Two Viewpoints) By a Soldier. The cynic cries : "Pray tell me, soldier, what gain you now In leaving home and kin and quest for gold To fight the Old World's battles o'er the sea? America's the new — why not forget the old? "Because a half-crazed student killed a prince And fanned to flame the deep and smold'ring hate Of petty monarchs, why rise you up to fight? They made this Zi'ar; now leave them to their fate. "A despot with a tott'ring brain as warped And withered as the arm of him cries: 'Blood!' And puppetlike, you leap to tear him down. Why smirch yourself within the crimson flood? "A hundred years from noiv, lad, who zvill care That you tossed your young life into the fray? What will it matter that you sprang to arms And offered thus to give your life away?" The soldier speaks : "Think you that I build just for today, O sneering mocker, coward, ranting fool? Are you so blind you cannot see beyond the span Of one short life, one insane monarch's rule? "I fight, as do my million brothers fight, that death today may bring a lasting peace. That suffering now alleviate tomorrow's pain; That zvar today may mean that wars shall cease. "Because we are the new, can we forget the old That gave us birth? Are we too young to understand The rights of man. the rights for which we fought And died when we were few upon tliis land? "A hundred years from now my name and face Will be forgotten and my grave unknown; But o'er this land wherein we dwell They'll reap the years of peace our blood has sown." SEMI^MiMElMIiBiiifgiiraiin^ nTTKTriyri: 192 Alflne (an) (a as In care) Aleace Lorraine (al use lo ran) Argonne (ar'gon') Armlet Ice (ar'ml stis ) Arrar (a'rae' ) Barrage (ba'razh') Boche (bosh ) Belleau (bel 6') Bernfltorff (bern'storf ) Bosnia-Herzegovina (boz 'nl a - her tee go ve na ) Boureeches (bur ehez ) Breat-Lltovek (brest - lye tofsk ) Bulgaria (bool ga rl a ) Bordeaux (bor do ) Cambral ( kan bre ) Camouflage (ka moo flazh cantlgny (ka teen y ) Cantonment (kan ton ment Cettlnje (tset'en ya ) Champagne (eham pan jirench, shan pan' y ) Chateau Thierry (eha to tye're'; Bha to tyo re') Chemln des Dames (she" man' da dam') Clemenceau (kla man 'so' ) Croix de Guerre (krwa der gare ' ) Festubert (fes'tu bar') Palkland iBlande (fok'land 1 lands ) Fooh (fosh ) Glvenchy-les-i_abaseee (zhe van Bhe le la ba ea ) Gerard ( Je rard ) Halg (hap, ) Hlndenburg (hin den burg ) Hohenzollern (ho en tsol ern ) Izonzo (e zon'tso ) Kaiser \Tllhelm 11 (kl'zer vll'helm ) Khaki (kii'ke' ) Le Mane ( le man') Liege (le azh ) Looe (16 6s' ) Louvaln (loo van ) Marne (marn ) Meuse (muz ; French muz ) Meaux ( mo ) Meesines (me sen ) Metz (mete; French mee ) Montdldier (mon'de'dya ) Nee (na )= born Noyon (nwa'yon') Olse (was ) Neuve-Chapelle (nuv - eha'pel') Paris (par'ls jtrench pe're') Gen. PerBhlng (pur'ehing ) Gen. Petaln (pa'tan') President Polncalre (pwan'care') Prussia (prush'* ) Riga (re ga ) Roumanla (roo ma nl a ) Russia (ruah'a ) Salient (ea 11 ent ) Salonlkl (ea 16 nS ke ) Seine (san ) Sarajevo (aer'a ya vo ) Soiseons (ewa son' ) Somme (som ) Toul (tool ) Vaux (vo ) Verdun (ver'dun jf'rench ver'doon-) Vesle (vel ) vlmy (ve'me') Voages (vozh ) Woevre (vo 'ev r' ) Tpr es ( e 'pr ' ) Zlmnermann (telm'er man ) Si2M3ifiiira : -iAiiZ2 1A11A1 lAii/Mitni. ■1'miiAi iTYl rTti t7Tn7TH7^i?PPFfl ! W^ t^^rAti? 193 OUR FLAG You fling out Old Glory; You sing her proud story, Her history thrills you through. In peace you march near her, You bid people cheer her. You're glad she stands guard over you, But. friend, in what manner Do you serve your banner? Is your part but plaudits and brag? Do you see but beauty Where others read duty.' How much have you put in your flag? 'Tis not her star cluster . Nor yet tier stripes' lustre That gives her sublimity. Our banner is human/. Strong men and brave women Are wrought in the flag of the free. 'Tis the service they render 'Thai causes her splendor. Without them Old Glory's a rag. She calls — foes assail her, Will you help or fail her? How much will you put in your flag? (From Saturday Evening Post, July 1917) --^Sei^ffiB@B»BffiaffiM^ 194 Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There giMi^i^ityaifraitTYi'i^iS^i^^yfTigrt', »t>3 t)9 <4j 195 Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There it gfi'iAi tm W ZifuifitiWJ^iimimm^ ^T?&1, 1% Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There 1U1 Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There 198 Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There aiElgMSSMfMragaggi^BfSMfiBi^^ : rmTftWWi?wm TKa:!S?iiy.¥.LH!&H &H MiM!gaiKg!gOB& *SMM 199 Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There , gg^safiftHiiiSiSBijai^ 200 Personal Experiences in Camp and ouer There rev a Gt