Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 173, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1917 — SOLDIER BOYS MADE HAPPY [ARTICLE]

SOLDIER BOYS MADE HAPPY

JAMES H. CHAPMAN PRESENTS EACH SOLDIER BOY WITH A ONE DOLLAR BILL.

There is one man in Rensselaer who has certainly won for himself a place in the hearts of the Company M soldiers. His name is James H. Chapman. Shortly before 5 o’clock Tuesday evening, Mr. Chapman, armed with one hundred and thirtyeight dollars in brand new ' greenbacks, went to Camp Kurrie, where the soldiers are quartered. A few minutes later when he returned to the city he was empty handed as far as money was concerned. In the pocket of each of the 138 men reposed one of the greenbacks, which a short time before had belonged to Mr. Chapman. Mr. Chapman, accompanied by some local citizens, drove to the camp, where he made it known that he wanted to do'something for the soldiers. The commanding officer ordered the bugler to call the men together and they were formed in two lines and -the purpose of Mr. Chapman’s visit was made known to them. The money was quickly dis aursed among the men, after which tha dnnnr was roundly cheered. Mr. Chapman’s gift was a noble one and was certainly much appreciated by the khaki clads and will ong be remembered. The boys have as yet not had a pay day and probably will not have for almost a month yet. Atlhough many of the boys lavs money, there are a great many of them who are entirely without Zunds. Of course the soldiers have a place to eat and sleep, but they need many delicacies which are not furnished them by the government, and the money given by Mr. Chapman will serve to provide them jwith articles which they need.