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THE WADSWORTH GAS ATTACK a n d RIO GRANDE RATTLER 17 HOW TO GET TO THE RIFLE RANGE. _ The Distance, the Right Roads, the Best Camping Spot, the Speed Lim it for Vehi cles, Etc. Must Be No Trsepassing. The following inform ation relating to rifle and artillery ranges is published for the infor mation and guidance of all concerned: 1. The small arms range for the use of this division is situated near Glassy Rock M ountain in the Piedmont range, approx im ately 31 miles to the northeast of this camp. 2. The line of march is on the Blackstock road through Fairforest, following signs ‘i To R a n g e .” F irst bivouac camp site at Wingo ’s place, on right of road, approximately eight and a half miles from these headquarters. Second bivouac camp site at Huffs place on the left of road opposite Motlow church, near Motlow Greek, 10 miles from W ingo’s. 3. Camp sites at rifle range are situated at T u rner’s place (westerly end of range) and at Ordnance A d m inistration building. (See map of rifle range.) A sector of targets for 100, 200 and 300 yard ranges is located near each camp. The 600 and 1,000 yard firing are reached from the Ordnance Admin istration building. 4. The field artillery range adjoins the small arms range reservation on the east and northeast. (See. map of artillery range.) The ranges are located on the U nited States Geo logical survey, North Carolina-South Carolina, Saluda section map, copies of which may be obtained from the director, U. S. Geological •survey, W ashington, D. G. 5. It will be noted that the line of march as far as Gowansville runs generally parallel to the Asheville branch of the Southern Rail- 6. During this tour of duty troops are cautioned against approaching or entering houses or buildings of any kinds, or cutting or destructing live timber without proper authority. Commanding officers will be held responsible for the conduct of their troops in this respect. In cases where the cutting of live timber is necessary and is directed by these headquarters the amount cut will be carefully measured in cords on the stump and a report made showing the exact amount cut, •and location of the work. 7. All officers are charged with the duty of reporting any instance of excess speed by any motor vehicle. The speed of the latter will not exceed the following limits at any time or under any circumstances: Motor trucks, 15 miles per hour. Motor cars, 25 miles per hour. Motorcycles, 30 miles per hour. Light Dodge trucks, 20 miles per hour. 8. M ajor A rthur E. Wells has been ap pointed range officer. Commanding officers of units sent to the range for practice will report their arrival to him. 9. Upon completion of practice the return to Camp W adsworth may be made in two marches, bivouacing at a point 16 1-10 miles from westerly range camp site via Saluda road. The Bes Film Service D E V E L O P I N G T o w n PR IN T IN G Gold Filled Knives Christmas Candy Safety Razors Manicure Sets $2.50 to $3.00 $1.00 the pound $1.00 to $5.00 $5.00 to $15.00 Military Souvenirs, Silk Handkerchief Cases, Service Pins and Flags, Fur Trimmed Moccasins, Regimental Pillow Tops and Flags. Up To Date Line of Christmas Goods KAMINEFTS DRUG STORE 159 EAST MAIN STREET I “MESS CALL” Means I I C H Kmttg (E 0 . I BEST COFFEE AND TEAS I Z Scented blends 18c. to 28c. 4 <t Rio blends . 15c. to 20c. 1 Kenny special f MESS coffee 21c. wholesale i Only exclusive wholesale tea f and coffee house in the city § 127 Morgan Square SPARTANBURG Phone 747 Soldiers essories I Shoe Brushes, Daubers and Griffin’s Polish. Leather and Leggin Laces Collar Ornaments. Coat Buttons. Flashlights and Batteries. Rifle and Revolver Cases. Wrap Leggins and Regula- lation Leggins. Chevrons. Overshoes, Rubber Boots and many other necessities too numerous to mention, Globe Sample Co. 109 W. Main Street.
