Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 January 1919 — MIGHTY GOOD FOR OUR EYES [ARTICLE]

MIGHTY GOOD FOR OUR EYES

RETURNING SOLDIER BOYS BRING MUCH HAPPINESS TO THE COMMUNITY. There was a thrill of solemn patriotism when our Trave Toys departed with determination upon their countenances to. stand by Old Glory or go down with it. There Ls a happiness a n d joy in their return that is unspeakable. They are returning so full of honor and glory and most of them in splendid health. Every duty, whether of camp, fort, cantonment or battlefield, has •been discharged (with the American spirit, ability and enthusiasm. They have won a name for 'themselves that makes them the great heroes of the greatest wa rever waged by humanity. Some arrangement will undoubtedly be made to hold a formal reception for “Our Boys” that will give expression of the estimate this community places upon the service rendered. This should not long be delayed and the preparation should be for a great demonstration. On the early morning train 'this Saturday the following boys, former members.of Company M, arrived in this city: *■ ■ James Eldridge. Robert Criswell. Vester Criswell. Warren Fisher. __ John Bowma n . Orville Boiisher. ’ 1 Alien Bousher. | Howard StHes. = =====^f == -—. Clinton Whitton. - - • - Leo Blanchett. — ——- 1 — Glenn Swaim. —Z—. ■ ... Hollis Turner. ■ William Jenkins. 'Clarence B. Harms.

Ross Wood Johnson. Orphia Gant. Joseph Woolever. Henry P. Childers. Floyd Hemphill. Guy Crowder. Floyd Crowder. Grover Wood. Hollis Turner says he is in luck, He arrived from overseas on Christmas eve and home o n his birthday.