Ligonier Banner., Volume 52, Number 20A, Ligonier, Noble County, 23 July 1918 — Page 3

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Tells of Experience on the Battle Line in France - And Describes an Aeroplane Fatality Ronald Scott, brother of Mrs. Arthur Kelly of Ligonier, writing from the battle front in France under date of June 18, says: : Dear Sister: g S Ry the way this is your birthday, isn’t it? The weathér is lovely here. I wonder what it is like where you are. For one thing, I trust it is warmer ir Indiana than in northern France. You see we are far north of the U. 5. | Well Maris, 1 have had some great sxperiences in the last three months. I spent two months on one front and 'one month on another. At the first place we were shelled out of camp two times by light bombardments but at our last camp we were in quite a heavy attack of both sliells and gas. Luckily, I have escaped unharmed on all occasions. One of the most interesting things that befell me, however, came through an accidens that happened to my car. By the way—well I guess I hadn’t better say iuv either for I don’t want to balk my whole letter for one statement. 1 had been driving all day and was nearly home, that is, to quarters, when the engine stalled from lack of oil. Being unable to loosen the pistons we walked on in and had the truck come out and tow the machine in to the place where we Kept our supplies. That night the Boche began shooting over a lot of shells and some gas and he continued | to do so right on into the day.” Well, I had to get my car started so got permission to have it towed out of the fire to a quiet spot in a wood about a mile away. No shells had fallen any where near this spot but they could be heard flying over head very distinctiy; probably directed at | some Krench battery far within the lines. However it was very quiet at this place compared with where we were all through the night. Some time in the early morning a shell, apparently about a six inch, had fallen less than twenty feet in front of the machine but it succeeded only in puncturing one tire and spoiling the rim which the tire was on. And the mud guard in front was torn by several slugs but that was all. Dirt from the blast and limbs clipped from a tree over head were thrown all over the machine so it was just luck that my car wasn’t wrecked. The funny part was that some of the fellows thought the engine was blown out, for you see I had left the hood off and had the cylinder head removed in working on the motor, the night before so no doubt in the dusk, she did look a perfect ruin. Well, to get back to my story, a friend of mine, a sargeant in our bat}tery went with me to this quiet place and we began working on ‘the ma chine. About 1:30 p. m. I was lying on the ground when a Boche plane soared over just skimming the tree tops. He was very close too, but I don’t believe he saw us, any way he didn’t turn aside. Just at this time ‘my friend was about to go for some drinking water and perhaps 30 seconds after the ‘“‘avion’ passed he saw a French aeroplane strike the ground, at a distance of possibly one quarter of a mile.. Of course we beat it to the place but quite a few minutes had slipped by the time we reached the conflagration. Well we looked high and low and could’t find the pilot; or anyone else until finally the poor fellow groaned and attracted our attention to him lying in some tall weeds several yards away. The man could still talk so I left my friend there and ran all the way to a hospital for some assistance. 1 WO})’t say how far it was to the hospital ‘for yon may not believe me. The doctors sent out a motorcycle with stretcher and directed the driver back to the scene of the accident. The Boche’s work was too well done for any aid to be done, for already the young flrer was nearly gone. He had made his last flight. After the ambulance man had gone with him 1 returned to my car and the sergeant went on to the camp, both of us regretting the fact that it was one of our own allies instead of a Hun who had met his'

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~death. This man was torn through ‘and through by the terrible fire of a 'machine gun and his plane then plunged to earth for the lack of a ‘guiding hand. The facb.thab‘ was in flames was due to its striking a 'large tree which probably burst, the lgaxsol-me tank with the ineviatable ‘result. Once the gas escapes the ‘plane is as good as gone for the fierce ‘heat of the exhaust will always ignite the fuel. ' .The allies bring down lots of Boche but I have never had the opportuni'y of being on hand, first of all, at any wreck like thisone. 1 got my car running alright. Found that one of the oil pipes had broken allowing all the oil to escape, consequently the motor stalled. 1 am not at the front with it now as the machinists are going to overhaul the car completely. You see we drivers operate sort of independently to any one battery. We may go here or there as the need mav be. I do hope this letter gets by for it will interest you I am sure. Wovuid like to see you today. Would'nt it be fine to eat a birthday dinner with you?Y ' : Love to all, : - Ronald S. Scott, - War Chest Committee Meets -The executive committee of the War Chest organization held an enthusiastic meeting in city hall Friday evening and elected the following officers: ' : | Chairman—S. J. Straus | Secretary—J. L. Henry L | Treasurer, Sol Henoch 1 John L. Henry, C. R. Stansbury! and Sol Henoch were named as a com-' mittee to procure all information possible concerning the operation of{ war chests in other cities. ;

A publicity committee consisting of S. J. Straus, W. W. Wood E. G. Thompson and W. . C. B. Harrison was chosen. - The buget committee is composed of Dr. C. G. Keehn, - Ike Rose, J. H. Green, 1. D. Straus and Graham Lyon as a committee will secure names from which to select an execu tive committee for an organization in Perry township outside of Ligonier. A committee to select names for the canvass in the city is composed of Ed Compton, Arthur Biggs, C, R. Stansbury and J. L. Henry. Another meeting will be held in city hall next Friday evening to receive reports from the different commiteees. : ' The War Chest—_How Raised The patriotic and philanthropic people of Ligonier propose to do their part in meeting the expenses due to war and the care of the unfortunate. After consulation with representatives of the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., and various similar and charitable organizations it has been found that 318,000 will be necessary during the coming year to meet this demand. Subseripiions wiil be solicited one subscription only, but the payments to be made monthly during the.year.

1n order to make the canvass complete, and the payments, convenient, the subscriptions will be taken and the collections made at the places of business or employment. The employees in making their subscriptions will authorize their employer to deduct the amount from their menthly wages, and turn it over with his own subscription to the treasurer of the fund. e

Pledge cards will be distributed upon which these subscriptions are to b: made. Signing these pledge cards is vitually volunteering in the army of patriotic givers. Each dollar pledged is tesmed one enlistments. A dollar a month will-be twelve enlistments, and so on. 1t is hoped that most of the wage-earners will feel that they can take the twelve enlistment. If there be some who cannot afford this much let them pledge the utmest they feel they can spare for this patriotic purpose, and possibly others may give more, so-as t 0 make the desired average for all.. The employers feel that they have no one in their employ who will not be willing ta make the sacrifices necessary for this patriotic work. They wish however, that the giving shall be from asense of patriotic duty. They intend to do their share and want those associated with them todo the same. All that any of us have in }the way of prosperity and happiness ‘depends upon the outcome of this war. It is hoped there is not a single citizen of Ligonier who is not perfectly willing to make “the sacritices necessary to provide these payments tothe War Fund. Employers and employees alike in every store, factory or shop, it is believed, will take prile 1n making - their respective establishments 100 percent perfect in ' ¢hese enlistments. :

Subscriptions to Literty Loansand War Savings Stamps are commendable. But they are investments. These pledges are patriotic gifts. Should any subscriber leave his place of employment, his payments at that place will ce?ise, but can be transferred to any new place where he may be engaged. 1t should be borne in mind, that this subscription is the only one that will be asked for during an entire year. There will be no other calls for the war and civic relief fund until 19i9. So let every one of us, employer and employee, pledge now all we can spare through the year. Our soldier boys have pledged their lives, if need be toguard our country’s honor and our safety. Shall we fail to support them? Answer on the pledge cards,

e e ~ July 30-August 4 Private Peat Thursday Ev'g, Aug. 1 The Lecture Success of a Generation \ For anxious mothers and fathers of American boys. His own soldier story, “Two Years in Hell and Back With a Smile”. ° : o ) Irvin S. Cobb Friday Ev'g, Aug. 2 America’s Greatest War Reporter Staff contributor to and feature writer for the Saturday Evening Post. This distinguished American journalist, who has had the privilege of the entire battle front for the past three years will give, “My Recent Experience on the Front in France and Flanders”. ' . Lieut. Rossiter, Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 4 , A Captured and Exchanged Canadian . One year in German hospitals and prisons. He will tell you how the Huns treat their prisoners, “Behind the German Lines”. The Nine Grenadiers Tuesday, July 30 | A Singing Band. . Evening Full Program. Directed by Al Sweet, six years leader of Ringling Bros. circus Band, four years director of Edison’s Band and Orchestra. They will give all the late patriosic hiti » ) Henry and Company Sat. Ev'g, Aug. 3 . In Magic, Mystery and Mirth Comes with over a ton of special paraphernalia and live stock for your amusement and mystification. o : - # 0 ‘ * Six Other Good Attractions! - Wednesday Afterncon Free Noble County Horticulture Society have accepted the invitation of the Chautauqua Association to hold their midsummer meeting in the big tent. Every one is urged to attend this meeting. You do not need a special invitation. You do not need to be a member of the society. | PROGRAM | 12:00 O’clock Sharp, Community Basket Dinner. Bring your dinner, knife, fork, spoon and cup, Coffee, cream and sugar will be furnished. AFTERNOON, addresses by Professors C. L. Burkholder and Stanley Coulter, both of Purdue. Little Alice Shrobe, the child wonder, whistler and reader. County Y. M. C A. secretary, J. C. Brunk will beon hand todireet play activities. The Liberty Guard and the Red Cross are working hard to make the Ligonier Chautauqua a great success. WHY? First, because it is a great war program. Second, because the Red Cross will receive the net proceeds.

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