The Rolla News from Rolla, Kansas • 3

Friday, April 19, 1018 The Rolla News Pae 3 ti Letters From Our Boys "Somewhere In France" Telling What Thcv Are Doin "Over There" Prepara-tory To Going "Over The Top" After Bill. I will sell at public auction 1-4 mile south and 1-2 mile cast of Rolla, commencing at 1 o'clock p. m. on into. The 1st Sargent now has two little girls visiting- him.

They will stay all night and go back on the train tomorrow. They are about 9 or 10 years old. We are having some nice weather now something unusual for this country. We have had so much lain that everyone can't help but appreciate the sunshine, and I often thought that if you had some of the rain that we are getting here over there it would be best for both countries. The farmers here have been working in the field now for some time and I see in the last day or two that some of them are making garden.

It kind of gives tne that feeling. I will close now, Jim, with hopes of hearing from you soon, giving my best wishes to all. Your friend, Al. (From Al Andrews to J. D.

Barmore.) Somewhere 'n France, March 23, 1918. Friend Jim: business has slackened up a little for the day I thought I would take advantage of the opportunity and write you the few lines that I owe you. I guess I have told you that I am now Supply Sargent and I sure have my hands full. 01 course I am not the only one that is kept busy for everyone is on the move here, even the privates haven't time to do "bunk Drilling or target practice takes up most of their time. The army is not like it used to be; a person has to on the job more.

We have the privilege now of saying that we have been in the trenches. We have been there more than once how many times I probably hadn.t better say' for they might not let it go through. But I will say this much, Jim, if they give us more of a chance the next time we go in I am sure we will give a good account of ourselves, for the fellows are feeling fine and raring to go. The American soldiers are thought of here and especially the 16th. Thev think there is no regiment like us.

Every time we move we leave many good friends behind and ery often now we have friends visit us from the towns we have been Mrs d. ff Mead 1 Lolstein cow, 7 years old, giving milk 1 Holstein cow, 3 years old, fresh soon 10 other milk cows, be fresh by sale 150 head of 3 and 4 year old steers. 50 per cent White Face 70 head of red and black springer cows, some with calves by side 60 head of White Face 2 year old springer heifers 120 head of yearlings, heifers and steers Somewhere in France, March 20th, 1918. Dear Farents: Suppose you think lam writing you rather often, but I have some time now and oossibly I will be busy at my regular time to write, so will improve everv opportunity, as you say you anxiously await my letters. It rained here last night.

I wish you could get some of this moisture and am sure we could get along without it, and you say you are needing it so badly. Ppssibly it has rained ere this, at least I am in hopes there are good spring crops there this year as I am sure food stuffs will be high. I heard through some of the Ilugoton boys that land was rapidly advancing in and around their town, so suppose it is the same at Rolla. You know they are not far enough apart to make much difference. Yes, I should think the cour house would be moved as I am sure it is in the wrong place.

And you read everything in Eugoton Brocm Works, Huston, Ksrs. Hand made brooms band sewed absolutely guaranteed, Dealers write for sample broom. Dr. II II. Levi, fl.

D. All eye. ear, nose and throat work done. Scientific lilting of glasses. Office Miller Hide.

Liberal, Kans. Abstracting dene oil times TERMS: A credit of 6 months will be Riven at 8 per cent from date of sale. 2 percent discount for cash. Purchasers to give bankable security and no property to be removed from premises until sale terras are complied with. by F.

RindmarM Richfield, Kansas. ihe newspapers about the war? wit TV I r-t Si GEORGE L. HAYWARD, Clerk. v-s pit Potter 8t Crotts, Aucts. ROLLA NKVVS PRINT The electricity will soon be off.

so I must close, with love, Len. (Lieut. Wm. L. Russell to Mr.

and Mrs. C. S. Burgner.) Well, dor 't believe too much of it. ha, ha.

You know newspapers are not always to be relied upon. Have you heard from Lieut Russell yet? Yes, I hope to meet him over here. I am sure he i a- model soldier, judging from his civil life he is a man who does things, you know. Tell Gerald and Helen I would like very much to see them. And you can give ti.em my love until I do.

It don't seem like I have been gone almost a year; suppose that they are big kids now. I am going to write to Mr. Untie if you will send me his address. I suppose it is Englewood. this war as I consider it a privilege to be here, so good night to vou 1 0 with all the love I possess.

Your son, Brutus B. Long. Wm. McGary has been hauling trees to town nearly every day for the past week. He has set out trees at the school house, at the bank and a number of other places about town.

Trees are a fine thing and we hope all of the new ones live. Just Little Local Litems The RoRa Commercial Club Meets second and last Wednesday ninhts of each month in general business meeting. He certainly loved the place. Of A. B.

Edson, Secretary. Geo.X. Hayurd. President, Dr. F.

F. Durbin The Hugoton Veterinarian and Dentist Is back again after spending several weeks at his father's bed side and will come to Holla the first and third Saturdays in each month regularly, at LitteH's Feed Barn. Hugoton Phone 65-3 Night Phone 121 Don't He sitate For One Moment if you appreciate the value of good course everyone has certain places they would rather be than anywhere else. Well, so have and Rolla is the place. Oh, yes, France is alright to fight in but not for me to live in.

I have been working all day on the lines, building new ones. Il don't seem right to use French climbers, but I am getting used to them. You know I like telephone work and we have some real men inharge of it; rind Sargeant, so you see things are very agreeable. And as to the war I suppose I have seen all there is to see, in fact it is very interesting just to Am. Ex.

Forces, France, March 12, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Burgner, Rolla, Kansas, U.

S. A. Dear Kids: It has been more than a week since I last wrote you, but I was traveling last. Sunday and could nut verv well write. Have finished one course in school and ranked high enough to be on3 of the fortunate ones sent on an observation trip, so that is why I was traveling.

There were thirty-nine in the class and I came out second pat me on the back, won't you? Am on ground that was fought over but the Bosch have retreated far in the distance long ago. It is certainly shell pitted and there are millons of souvenirs, but I haven't picked up any yet am waiting for better ones. Iam in the midst of French officers of high rank and am treated like a king. Iam the first U. S.

officer to be sent here so you can imagine how they "carry me on a If I could talk more of their language I would appreciate them more; maybe I'll learn more of it after a while though. This tour will last until the 24th, after which I suspect I'll be assigned permanently to a regiment it will be. either that or an instructor in the school. Iam not particular which as both have disadvantages. I have not seen anyone I know, but believe me I search out each Yankee's face and try to see some mark by which I can recognize him.

There is no aviation camp near here but I may get to go to one soon. Tell Mrs. Long I hope to. To The Public If you would eat fo nature's choicest viands and and sleep well try the Rolla Hotel. Clean beds.

New all cotton mattresses. C. P. Flickinger, Mgr. see how one acts in certain cir The News $1.25.

If your land is for sale see Sparling Barmore. We want to buy land for cash. E. O. Luther Co.

If you want to buy or sell land see E. O. Luther Co. If.you want to sell your land tell Sparling Barmore. We will sell land for cash or on the best terms.

E. O. Luther Co. See W. R.

Harris Co. for big; bargains in lands. They sure are selling it. Hand picked yellow dentvseed corn for sale at $5 per bushel. Wm.

McGary. Ruel Thomas as been down with the mumps and liver disorders this week. Margaret Hodgin is the new bookkeeper and. accountant in the Rolla State'Bank. We will pay cash for Morton County land priced right.

Must be clear or so that loan can be taken up. E. O. Luther Co. Frank Clinesmith says he isn't going to be He re-, ported the birth of another boy at his home the last of the week.

The band has been giving the News office concerts almostevery evening of late. They have been practicing in Sparling Bar-more's real estate office next door. It sure sounds good to hear the boys on a toot again. cumstances, and as for myself; I clothes with inimitable style, fit and needlework, and if you expect every dollar you spend to bring you a worth of clothes service, then by all means step in and look over the most wonderful line for spring and summer, 1918, from D'Ancona Company of Chicago containing 275 of the newest wooiens from every reputable mill, tailored just as you dictate down to the very last detail your fancy suggests. Now, it pays not to hesitate when you see D'Ancona Company's Line.

don believe the German lives who can get me, for personally I think I. am coming back. I have never felt like I was not and until I feel different "I should I am sure I don't know any thing about what Papa got over the wire in regard to the kaiser. It is the first I heard of it. I hope it is true for it is sure to come to him sooner or later.

I am sure there is nothing I could ask for as we are very well fixed in everything necessary J. D. BA.Rf'iORE AUCTIONEER Write or wire me at Rolla, at my expense for sale dates and we can buy our luxuries. I fear I must close and sleep some again, assuring you I am TIE ROLLA CARDER SilOP Ladies' and Gents' Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Merged any day except Saturday. Laundry Basket goes everv Tuesday.

well and happv. And also, do not worry about my safety as we will be perfectly alright, and in tact I am glad I can be in.