New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 2, 1918, Page 8

The }éhn '!;;‘or; OTMI S e S - stssippi——A Family Men of the Taylor family. All are members of the American Red Cross. (for whom a gold star has been placed in the Taylor service flag), Vernon, Joseph and Monroe. right: Richard, Harvey, John Taylor (the father), Riley, Milton and Clinton. “Well, I guess we’ll have another re- cruit for the American Red Cross. 1 don’t care whether it is a girl or a boy —we'll ~pply for membership in the Junior branch,” said John Taylor to a Red Cross representative the other day as he was on his way with a phy- sician to attend the birth of his twen- ty-second child. ¢ John Taylor is a farmer livi near Orystal Springs, Miss., and every mem- ber of his family has an enviable mili- tary record. There are four sons in the service, a gold star in the service flag and five more sons subject to draft. The gold star is for Bennie, who en- listed and passed away at Camp Beau- regard in February, 1918, "ARMY € in farming at the Genera useful ocupation, I photo s 1 ia some T} arc oper Copyrigh two men in the Frank, Joseph and Monroe are alf it Battery I of the old 140th Mississippi Field Artillery, somewhere in France. Vernon is serving in the Medical de- partment of the 156th Aero squadron in England. Al are privates. Richard and Clintor. registered in 1917, while Harvey, Milton and Riley were given cards recently ir the new man-power draft, All are married and have chil dren, and, with the exception of Riley, who operates a restaurant ip Orystal Springs, all are farmers. John Taylor has been married twice. Once, following an account of his large family, pullished in the papers through- out the United States, he received a barrel of flour from an Eastern mill He did not know the story had been of 22?;;“;.: and Patriots Top row, left to right: Frank, Bennle Bottom row, left to | written until he received the flour. He {has never made any boast of his ree- ord. Back in the pine forests of Missis- sippi John Taylor goes about his work- a-day duties with a clear eye and a firm step. To his neighbors he is mere- 1y a rugged farmei, who plows his cot- i ton and corn to raise food for his fami- ly. But to those who glance at the records of the nation Taylor appears as a super-patriot, Men of his caliber will win the war at home. His record ™ s up to the standard of his country. His sons are bearing the bur- den of war, while his entire family supports the right arm of the govern- ment--the American Red Cross—sure- 1y a record to be proud of. 1 95 e > to return to their former tractor plow. Underwood Underwood—Passed t & Lakewood, J 1 RIPPLES LEARNING TO BECOME SCIENTIFIC FARMERS e men returned positions owing from France 2 to some afflict by Committec on Public Iaformation NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1 Twelve-Star Service Pin to Celored Minister. The Rev. R. H. Windsor of Rayville, La., and the Twelve-Star Service Pin Presented to Him by the American Red Cross. Having the right to and needire: a :welve-star service pin, the Rev. R. H. Windsor of Rayville, La., a zealous Red Cross worker, has been presented with a unique decoration by the Amer- can Red Cross. The father of nine- leen sons, twelve of whom are with he colors, this genial colored minister »f the Baptist church probably holds ‘he record for sons in the milita service of the United States. If there wre any others with similar or better status, they are yet to be heard from. In the accompanying illustration of the twelve-star pin, topped with the Red Cross insignia, it will be noted that the first bar bea five stars, These represent five individual sons— Bennie, Robbin, Jeff, Johnnic and Arc The next bar bears two stars tepresenting twing, George and Lafa- refte; the mnext bar is similarly fecorated, representing William and fames, also twins; and the bottom »ar, with its stars, represents three the triplets, Matthew Mark and Luke. Eight of the boys are volunteers, and :he other four were called in the draft, Upon hearing of the remarkable tecord of the Windsor family, Presi- lent Wilson, who is also president of the American Red Cross, wrote to the flev. Mr. Windsor as follows: . “I am writing to say with what in- erest and admiration I have learned ‘,f the fact that twelve of your sons {re in the service of our country, and he thirteenth impatiently waiting to ollow them in. This is a splendid scord, and I congratulate you from tie bottom of my heart. The colored lroops have proved themselves fine foldiers.” 4 American Red Cross Presents ! 91 8. LAST VIEW OF THE LUCIA BEFORE SHE TOQK HER FINAL PLUNGE BENEATH THE WAVE ported a victim of German undersea signed to make her ur cable, kept Lucia, with the last boat Huntington arriving with survivors. The steamer Lucia, which was struck by an enemy load of sur torpedo on October treachery. The Lucia, which was equi afloat for nearly 24 hours. vivors leaving. The lower photo show The upper photo shows the sinking of s a 17, was the last American vessel re- pped with buoyancy boxes de- the the U. 8. 8. Underwood. motor ©) sailer of Underwaod & HIGH ARMY CFFICIALS MAKE VISIT TO General Payton This photo show of War Baker, March, Secretary CAMP DIX TO Scott at Ccott at Salvation Brigadied-General William Brigadier-General William ! the opening of the new INSE Army hotel at Camp Dix. Copyright Underwood & Underwod | Passed by Chief Military Censor. — CHERRY STREET BOY IN VERDUN SMASH | on Thinks H \uthori Arthur La is Lucky to Be Alive After the Experience. Peter head of heroic says a E defender of Lie thusi ies Request Brigade of Cav- alry At Aix-La-Chapelle, Presum- ably to Prevent Hostile Outbreaks. Wireless 1 official sels, ) —F Déc. 1, AlL (British n rt and the oyal fam made into Saturday the the troops who conducted the defe of that town in 1914 official statement nd queen and Gen. Leman, the were cheered n- the crowds. me time, the state- nse in stically T Almost at the ment would nev Verdun d Bgain, ymes out of & tou sider a ould con- himself y I )y hos ten days and am way down in re is Arour here somc Ver- had soldier to ma had a J cou that 1s close and e tl good tor THUR C. a furlough Main tma Brite payment, Dec. vdvt 5d. New Samuel Gross is spending, at his home on Sergeant treet Merchant in this Russell Barrett the narine is spending a few da cit returned spending Lieut with William hingt Kerin D. C., his home here. rmerly connected of the Stanley work: oned in the chemi- a few months ago of the five ds this city Lieut Naval fur- Birmingham is spending a at home in the statement of ceipts f the city e dog Ti- total, 1.60. There hunters’ licenses issued .dur- the month following is monthly re office $16.25 $27 Ponight. 7:30 to 9 p. m., 2 for $1.00, at Besse- Leland’s, irts, —advt, The | South’ $1.00 | Stockholders Agree to Federal Con- trol Conivact Wiich Promiscs $53,- Per Year. Philadelphia, Dec. 2.—The federal control contract was today ratified by the The contract the stockholders of Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania railroad and 1 lines operated The compen | contract Pr nt ient to | continue it wtion b, e Pittsburg. in the per year. that is suf- and dividend is $53, Rea ced P ixed the six per cent HAVE 1IC iT DAYS MORE. By That Time Germans Must ft Bank of Rbia (Havz { { 11 Fvacuated L Dec. s)—Eight days mans to evacuate < of the Rhine from lower llolland. French and Al- forces which crossed the German ier yesterc have received *t instructions as to their attitude | toward the German population in the occupied territories. | TFrance will be represented by con- tingents in all enemy territory, ac- | cording to aa announcement. remn l. Alsace lied fro to PLAINVILLE SOLDIER DEAD. Private Arthur C. Bates Succumbs to Wounds Received in Action. Priv 102d | cetved Arthur C. Bates of Co. F, of wounds September 30, telegram received by the Plainville soldfer this Bates received a let- son but three days be- fore he died, and in his letter he men- tioned nothing about being injured. | 3esides his mother, he is survived brothers and one sister, all of > in Mountain View. Infantry, died in action cording to a the Mrs. mother of morning ter from h I I { Norwich, Conn. { o’clock at !el. ')’uulh took an ac William R. Holcomb. The funeral of William R. Holcomb ' was held yester: afternoon. Rev. M. S. Anderson. tor of the Emman- uel Gospel ct officiated. Burial was in Spring cemetery, Hart- ford. D h, ove 30 Mre, Barabra Schneider. Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Schueider were held yesterday after- noon in the Brown Memorial chapel. Burial was in iew cemetery. William J. Kelly. funeral of Private William J who died of injuries sustained accident a week ago was held afternoon at the homo of his mother, Mrs. Timothy H. Kelly of 167 High street. A squad of state guards- men acted as an escort. Rev. G. W. Hill officiated and burial was in airvew cemete: The Kelly, in this Augusto Archangelo. Archangelo, aged 42, Jdied afternoon at his home, 49 Oak street, following a short iliness. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary’s church and internment will be in St. Mary’s new cemetery. i Auzusto vesterday Miles W. Headdy. Miles W. Headdy died yesterday in | He formerly lived at 135 Arch street, this He is sur- vived by his wife. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 the Erwin Memorial chap- Interment will be in Fairview | cemetery. Antonio Di Nonni. Funeral services for Antonio DI Nonni, aged 18, were held this morn- ing at 10 o'clock from Joseph's church, and interment in St | new cemetery one of the largest ever this city, over 25 hacks and half score of automobiles making up the funeral procession. Di Nonni was popular among the Italian af this city, and although was The held in only { evening at 6 o'clock the funeral | a| residentsthe a throughout e part in the life of the Italian societies. He was con- nected with the Bersaglieri and sev- eral other local Italian societies. The pall and flower bearers were Salvatore Maietta, Sam Giardino, An- gelo Messina, Pugliese Nicola, phaello Gardino, Guiseppe and Enrico Pellusuatto. The which was a solemn high m: ung by a La Salette mi Hartford, and Reyv. Patrick Rev. Leo Sullivan assisted. Card of Thanks. We w to thank all kind pors and friends who aided us in zny manner at the time of the illness and death of our beloved sister, Marzaret Seibert. We are also grateful for the numerous floral tributes. John E. Seiberr Philip A. Seibert Maietta ma ss, was Daly and neigh- CARD OF eW wish to thank the many rela- tives, neighbors and friends for the kindness and assistance ofered us dur- the illness and bereavement of our beloved daughter and sister and for the many beautiful floral oferings MR. D MRS. WM. 8. QUINN AND DAUGHTERS. THANF SOUTH CHURCH NOTES. On Tuesday evening at 0 Boy Scouts will meet. On the young department of the Woman's will hold its regular sup- per and meeting. At the close of the supper there will be transaction business and reports and talks on.the work of the department. It is re quested that all young women come and bring one article for a Christmas box to be sent to Miss kindergarten in Atlanta day evening at 7:45 Dr. the secand talk on the the Reconstruction Perioc be a union serviee, the people meeting with the South. Next Sunday there will be conducted annual canvass of the par church support and benevolences This will be in conjunction with all other Congregational churches the country. The sermon man's assaciation on Hill will “Church hu Rap- | ioner from | Thursday | wo- | of | Chadwicks® | in the morning will be with i references to this movement, and it is desired that there may be a large attendance. COMPANY E MEN ON LIST | wski Dies of Wounds Andreonk is Wounded titicd Men Wounded. ent m s were re- torn Union today telling »m wounds of Corpor- of 115 Beaver in action of Bea- city with died c No- was wound- Corporal I Pr | —Two Uni | ceived by We, | of the death al Peter Kolowski street and Private Jo ver stre Company Kolowski 11 and Andreonk | ed about September Mana, ff { Union oftice has telegrams fc Park strec vate Adam wounded on Adolph Px notify him i bout and of 156 this vember of in Charles tifying rpe October 1a the We his posses: Hanson of him that was 18 Hartf Privat tern on 202 Pri- erely s of the t | known at A pur s rece is directed 0 for baul, am from London by Manager Groff tersor dquar and is ed Mack- { It ¢ H ters worth FTRST OIL WELL Nov —The Mar- has started the GLAND'S Hardstoff, T quis of Hartington drilling machinery of land’s first | 0il well. The operations are the re | sult of a four year survey by Lord Cowdray's geological staffs At the ceremony beginning the drilling Lord Cowd said it was impossible to forecast the quantity of oil which might exi f a mile or more below the surface. church | Sons and Daugh- meet Wednesday embers of the degree sted to be present. Six be initi Winthrop Council Li Vs | team are req are expected 1. candidate: ted Jan. | special WILL NOT JOIN STRIKERS | Unions Affiliated With Boston Cenf | Labor Union, Hebrews Excepid Opposed to Mooney Demonstratio Boston, Dec. —Unions affiliat vith the Boston Central Labor unio with the excetion of those of t| United Hebrew trades, will take part in the country-wide strike de: oastration next Monday to force t demand for a new trial for Thomas Mooney. Officers of the central lal union today said the union had adoy cd a resolution asking the Califo: authorities either to grant a new tri a pardon for Mr. Mooaey. Max Hamlin, secretary of tl United Hebrew trades, said the 30,0 members of his affiliated organiz tions would not work on December regardless of the action of the cel tral labor union c or v S e $100,000 FIRE IN MAIN Intire Fish Packing Industry Manset Wiped Ont Today. t, Maine, Dec. The enti: packing industry on the wat iront here was wiped out today by which caused damage estimakd in excess of $100,000. he burned buildings consisted d the cold storage of John J. Stanld and Sons, valued with its stock of fis at about $50,000, the John Hopkid Iish Packing house, the General sto: Leslie King and two large i fish ire of houses. HIGH SCHCOL NOTES, yments on United War W3 at the school have hecom thermometers indicating t} percentage of those subscribing & the amount subscribed have bed placed in each section room. Begil ning tomorrow the state armory Js e used for drilling for boys' phys| cal culture classes. Basketball prad tice will be held Tuesday, Wedng day and Thursday afternoons at t school. Miss Crowe will use the gv on Monday afternoon for girls' i letics. due and