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About The Bartow tribune. The Cartersville news. (Cartersville, Ga.) 1917-1924 | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1918)
Bartow County Boys Write Optimistic Letters From France; Wm. C. Jones Has King's Letter William C. Jones A Letter From King George. Tills is Lie prized possession of a Bartow hoy, eon of Mr. Wm. C. Jones, who is now “over there, - ’ a member of the 307th Sanitary Trai i Headquarters Company. The lette , which is a facsimile of the original written by King George bears the court of arms of the British Royal Family and is dated Winster Castle, April 1918. The hand writing is cle r and distinct and resembles tnat of an average American business man. The King is careful to dot his I - s an I cross his T's, and the letter which is in three paragraphs, reads as fol lows: “Soldiers of the United States, the people of the British" Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the armies of many nations now fighting in the old world the great battle for human freedom. The allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. 1 wish that 1 could shake the hand of all of you and b.d you God speed oh your mission. ! The letter is simply signed “George R. I.”, which is the signature of the King of the British Empire. The loi ter was enclosed in an envelope bear ing the royal seal and on it are these words: “A message to you from hris majesty, King George sth. ’’ Mr. Jones, in sending the king’s letter to his parents in Bartow coun ty, Mr. and Mrs. C. T Jones, writes a very m.erestisg letter in which l:e says " .No doubt you have heard ere this of my having landed safely over sea- a bit of consolation within it self We had a very great voyage, full of pleasant experiences tiiai will stay with me always, never io he for gotten. My movements are quick and all on short notice, did not know where we were going when we left the port at which we lauded. The al lies gave us a hearty welcome, ex 1 ressing same with cheers, shouts id w’aves of both the U. S. and British flags. It was an inspiration to see that great flag of ours floating over heie along with the cheers and em couragement w r e have received t'nus fur from the allies. It just makes a fellow want'to face the storm, even to the cannon's mouth for such a great cause. Yes,' we will win, and I am coining back to tell the great st ry to my people at home. " This i s the most scenic and beau tiful country my eyes have ever met". The twilight here is a proposition and is never dark until 11 p. m., and be gins to get daylight at 3 a. in. More 1 would like to sa> but as all ma 1 is censored, 1 will have to stop here.’’ A. li. Lavasque Piiv. A. G. Lavesque has written a very interesting letter from Camu Jackson, Columbia, S C., to his uncle, J. A. Carson, who lives on Route 1, from Cass Station He says in part: ‘‘l had my oversea examination yes terday and 1 expect to sail within th e next few days. 1 go as a truck dri t r in the Q. M. C. 1 am very thankfu ; to know ti:at 1 can fight, knowing t at my loved ones left behind will be safe from'danger and my efforts being p ;t forth to insure safety. Yesterday was an unusaliy busy uay, with a 7rsV love of pleasure, a boy’s careful dis regard to any one or anything, even fairly remote from the object c|f /my immediate pleasure or happiness. , "On the twenty fourth of May 1 heard my country’s call and became a man, dropping the pleasures and an ticipations of youth to become a mat and to assume work of a man, to be come a part of the big organization preparing for war To lose my iden tity to do drudgery, to chafe under the monotony of camp life, to serve my government and to fight an enemy unknown to me is my only purpose now. To t:Y e this step required every el enien: of manhood. As I write this letter tod'; 1 am a soldier, erady to f.ght. > n i larger am fighting for m\ gfive,, or, . a’one, but fighting for loved cues, my home and my count r . and all this has given me anew knowledge of the meaning of freedom. • no longer look upon the enemy as n. unknown being, hut as a livinz breathing menace to all that I hold dear in life. I am a soldier wit a knowledge of u trails a"d c:r: war and a vital part of an. insp force that can not be defeated -There will be hft but the bight of suspense while I am fighting o\t*. THE TRIBUNE-NEWS, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, JULY 13 UMS there, and then the dawn of tomop'ojj with victory for anew world. The fame el those who return and glory of those who give up their life will live thru the age:'. Just now, however, we can but gaze with wonder an ! pride at the wonderful transition ot h e man and soldier. - The sentiment expressed in Priv ate Lavesque’s letter are indeed pat liotic and bis liosis of frffmris in Bar tow county will watch his career with unusual interest Chas. Young 4 Private Chas. Young, son of Mrs. Hhzlewood, is another Bartow county boy who is now “over there.” He was only 17 years old when he enlisted and was in training at Camp Wheeler several months before being assignee to over seas duty. He composed the following poem, which we publish ir the belief that his friends will Tie do lighted to read ‘As the evening sun was setting on it cold December day A true young man in khaki was let ting his thoughts wander away; He thought of his childhood sweet heart with her golden cm Is so fair Would she forget her soldier, who is fighting ‘over there?’ “He thought of the Hay they parted, the tender sweet good bye The prormise he made her and leav ing the on<? tir'd keep or die. Tho hard the hour of parting, we mu-> answer our country’s call last the tyranicul hand of G r :- many become master o’er all. \ t “Can an American for love . r free dom—can a man with a girl like you Forsake our mother and loved ones, play false to the red, white and .blue? You have no respect for the slacker, for the man shame will pursue, But we should worry aboffi the slacker, for no slacken - can ever win you. “Don’t worry because I am leaving, think of the golden afterwhile— When 1 lind n / same little girlie— so send me away - with a smile, lie true to your boy 7n khaki —we are all glad of the chance To fight for our mother and sweet heart and America somewhere in France J. L>. Attwood -Mr. J. K. Atwcod, writing to .iis mother, Mrs. S. S. Attwodd of Stile.v boro, in a letter dated somewhere in France, May 7th tells her that he receives the Tribune regularly and enjoys “even the advertiserue.-t...’ He mentions the annual picnic held at Sdlesboro and reminds his mother ■hat he thought of home and loved ones on that day. I-le also intniii ns tue fact that Pittard (son of Mr. and .'..rs. W. T. Pittard of Cassvillej re ceived a box from home and “we sure did have a fine time eating candy.’’ •o mentioned the fact ilia mail has become more regular and he belie, ts hat ali h\tors intended lor him have beep received. lie urges that his friends write, declaring that no n ing cheers a soldier as much ds a let ter from home. ‘ Pittaul and 1 are still together and all of us are well and feeling fine, also “Buck” Beazley. in his letter of May 16th, Mr. Alt wood again mentions having received a Tribune. “it c<vi;.;nl.. k, a pro d..y ove. here, almost warm enough ;o go :n swimming and shrubbery i pretty and green. They have rchaids trees over here like we have peach orchards in Bartow county. We got paid off night before last and 1 have I been having big time spending it but I make what money I have taka 'me from one pay day to another.’’ Just think l have been away from he r. : h>e months,’’ Mr. Att ’ v ,'y- in his lclteig of May il. 'but if dots not seem Pk it hr, hr n that long to me. Sometimes 1 forget ! am over is France for I often drive around like I once did a* home. Of course, we boys go in groups, but even then we get to see a lot of the courtry. . Alt wood stive, in h•: > i dated May 2Sth, that he ird just received a letter from his mother, dated ApiTT “hth, tells hi mother that it took nearly a month for the letter to reach him. He said Le “GLORY ENOUGH fORALL” There’s always enough glory for all who take part in any laudable undertaking— either in the field of sports or in the grind of business-and the honors are equally divided. || * The entrance into the local field of business of The Farmers Gin Company is an event of more than ordinary interest, and for that reason we desire to extend to this new enterprise and its progressive backer the most cordial sort of welcome. They believe in the farmers of Bartow county, and have been given ample assurance of sufficient busi ness to warrant the expenditure necessary for the erection of a modern gin. For that decision on the part of the promoters, we are sure every citizen of the county is ready to join with us in extending hearty congratulations, and the best sort of wishes for full and complete realization of their every hope. . / It’s another step in the right direction, and the cotton growers of Bartow county have reason to feel proud of this progressi ve move on the part of The Farmers Gin Company. To the new enterprise, we say “HERE’S OUR HAND.” . .. . J X L. P. SHAW & SON Ginners for The T rade. Established 15 years. visited a large French department tore in one of his trips to the city nil said liie visit renmiuku thi cl a shopping tour in an American town. He remarked upon the moderate' price charged which was a surprise to him. In another letter written Juiir id. r. Attwood informs his parents that 'ey may expect a cablegram from him in future as he has been given to vsderstand that the rates on sol dier messages have been reduced, lie tells of a schedule under which t ey are working and the;, begin thei. duties abi it 7:30 in the morning an ’■ ■[ Off lib;:'" JO. -i hgve ~o: a big bail on :c. m m,’ Mr. Attwood writes iu a letter oi June Bth, "and the doet r is going to lance it in the morning. The captain for whom I drive told me not to g > >ti duty any more for a day or two at least. I needed a little rest and 1 think this do me lots cf good.’’ He went back on his duties in June 13th, Mr Attwood writes in a letter of that date, and declares his arm is well and is geting along nice ly, , i- , ' “It will not be long until I have two liberty bonds paid for” is an other bit of interesting information contained in his letter. "1 saw a bunch of boys last night, lie writes, that had ju t been draftc this week and were already over. What do you Think about that? [ un derstand about 25 of them came from Atlanta.” This is indeed interesting information and the fact that t .e censor would let it pass make all the more valuable as news, from over n era ■' mentioned the fact that he and his company are wearing a sorv ce •tripe n w ;;i and will be given on-' ;ripo for every six months of over tea .h;.\ Akin, Be.udey and l are all doing nicely,” the letter con eludes. it wood's letters are all very interesting and in the above we h ■ve been able to give o nly a fcw excerpts from those he has written his mother. Huber Pru'tt Mrs. J. W. Pruitt has just received letters from her son, Private Hube" Pruitt, who ts a member of Cos. A Ist Depot Brigade with the American i i Forces in France, lie states that In: has not yet met anyone whom he know before he left the States, but has formed several acquaintances that 1 are very pleasant, he says. He urges that his mother and relatives send him kodak pictures declaring that they are geratly appreciated. in a letter dated Jane Bth, r.r.a^". • ten at Xevers. France, he states that he has gained considerable in weight and now tips the scale at about IS2 pounds. "We are having the finest weather you ever saw and it hasn’t rained in a month.” A GOOD FRIEND A Food friend stands by*you when in. nee<t Cartersville fell j howl loan's Kidney stoon the/ tost. T. P. TWym^^ffopricto J sho</ repair shop of 12‘/ Koondle SI. Oa tersville endorsed Doan's thref years ago and again confirms the# story. Cowld yon ask more convincing te - I-ast January while riding cn a ■ street car in Atlanta, Ga. I was feel ing pretty bad and when alighting 1 from the car, i almost fell over from : the pain in my bifek,” says Mr. Ted der. "i couldn’t sleep and my back was so sore, at first, I didn’t believe it was kidney trouble. I used lini 1 ments, etc., and I couldn't get up the : next morning as m.y limbs were so 1 sore and lame. I was in bad three days, lianljf able t of move. My ldd neys did:/ act jiiVnyiy and A was i:: pretty bad slw/)e/ On a friend*' • advice,/ began tfiiyng Doan’s Kidney | Fills. /1 felt om the first : and mi > rtxt in;> ■, f able to : retort 1 used Doan’s occas ! tonally tin e with the same fine re suits.” I The above statement was given J 9, 1914, and on April 29, 1918, Mr./Tgjjder said: “I have used Dorms Kigjney Pills occasionally since I nv Snslwenfl.irsement and the" .llVm/s proved to be as rejresented. I bend over a whole fa t end that has a tendency to weaken my kidneys but Doan’s keep me in good shape.’ 60c, at all dealers. Foster-Milburu Cos, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. — (Advt.)
