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The Washington times., 1917-10-21
Washington. d. c

Washington, d. C, Oct. Is. 1917.
Classified Adv. Manager, The Washington
Dear Sir: Being constant reader OF The
Washington Times and continually noticing
the RdvertiEement Of the United ReuphoIstery
Company, 4ss Tenth street northwest. and
needing my furniture reupholstered. sent
for them. When this suite OF furniture was
returned to me was certainly surprised To
see how well the work was done at such a
reasonable price. From the experience I
have had with said firm. and the results 7 re-
ceived. ] can faithfully recommend them to
anyone desiring to hRve~tke-r-furniture reup-
holstered. Respectfully. e. NJ. c..
Eighth and II streets northeast
Washington, d. c.. Oct. TO- I9I7
Classified Manager. Washington Times
Dear Sir: Noticing the ad. in The Sunday s.
Times OF the Vienna Hat Factory, / thought
I would send them my old panama hat 10
Teblocl. I could hardly believe my eyes when
II was returned, and for few moments
insisted that the had given me the
wrong hat, for Il looked like a new hat To
prove that the work was very satisfactory
everyone thinks that have bought a new
hat. y .1
/ would advise those who have old hat.
TO send them TO the Vienna Hat Factorg
ice. Repeatedly.
ISABELLA MULHERN.
cols street northwest.
The Washington times., 1917-10-21
Last Weeks Winners

washinston, D. C.. Oct Q, 1917.
CLASSIFIED Advtrtising Manager The Wash
ington Times. Washington. d. c.
Dear Sfr: TATE It to the Capital Haa
Shop" told my friend.
/ had good cause to recommend II from
past experiences. Now she says the same
thing as everyone remarks how stylish her
hat Is She tells them she took an old
sotled hat there. and received In its place the
one that Rdorns her 10 becomingly 90
Give them a trial and tell the same story
Yours for success. MRS DANIELS,
-.- The De Soto Apartments.
The Washington times., 1917-10-21

: TO VISIT KIN IN
! CAMP AT MEADE

CAMP MEADE. Nd, Oct. Gloom
ing into the camp in all kinds of con
the humble little farm
wagon or fiivyer-to the palatiaI parior
car or. the. high powered limousine
visitors are docking into, Camp. Meade
today from all points of the compass.
Another Sunday has rolled around,
which means. that mothers and faith.
ers. sisters and brothers, sweethearts
and wives, and just plain friends. will
again have an o1portunIty to spend
day with the, boys who are getting
ready to "hock, the Kaiser"
Baltimore probably has the largest
delegation, with Washington not far
behind. An unending throng was still
coming In when this paper went to
press-country folk from southern
Maryland and the Eestsrn Sho', noun
taineers from the i.Maryland Alleghe-
nies, Quakers, miners, and PennsyE
yanfa Dutch from the eastern paftsof
the Keystone State-a motley ming.
ling of city, rural. and country people
from all sections which were drawn
upon. to, NIL Camp ,Meade's gigantic
melting pot Of Kaiser-kanners. -
Police, Control Tranie.
The camp is Ike a focus-a serf OF
magnetic. pole for automobiies-Iand a
force Of several hundred military po-
lice Is required to control this Inn
mense traffic. The three railroads
which serve the camp have bsen. taxed
to their utmost since midnight TO pro-
vide cars enough to- handle, this un-
precedented Sunday traffic. es.s-2 z
Many folks from remote districts
where the ducks wear rubber boots
and where trains don't run on. Sun
day, had to leave home yesterday.
Most OF these arrived some time dur
ing the night and many paid record
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06
MARLBORO.

Mr. and Mrs. John Howe of Whining
ton were in town over the Fourth
Mrs. Arthur Bruce of Springfield (Nt.l
visited her sister, Mrs. Gilbert Stanley
recently
Mr. and Mrs. George Vevier and
daughter of Brattleboro visited friends
here Sunday.
A large number of Boy Scouts from
Brattlcboro are enjoying the week III
their camp at South pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Adams and daugh
ter of Colrain spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Adams.
Miss Bellows, who has taught the
South school two years, is attending the
summer school in Castleton
l.. NJ. Eames returned last week from
the Memorial hospital, where he haC
been for medical treatment.
Miss Lois Whitney, who has Just com
lpletcd her course i'll the North Adams
thigh school, came to her home last week
Mrs Clarence Bliss and children VIII,
spent several weeks with friends il
Pennsylvania, returned last week ant
are with Mrs. Simeon Adams
The Fourth was well observed at tn
home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. =. Adams
| The ball game was between the hom
men and the scouts from South pom,
camp. The boys played a good gam
but were hardly equal to the larger an,
older men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06

properties are offered are almost unbe-
lieveable Chittenden county is represented
by seven different pieces for sale in the
towns of Charlotte, Colchester, Hunting
ton and UnderhilI Lots on the lake in
Charlotte may be had at as low as $50
each and cottage sites on Maletts Bay
in Colchester leased for SIS ID year for
term of 20 years or longer
The following offer is typical: Desirable
site for summer house on an elevation Civ
ing a magnificent view of many of the
peaks of the White mountains, including
most of the Presidential range and Mos
silauke. and the Vermont hills and noun
tains. The owner will sell two acres of
land with all reasonable rights of way.
build a passable automobile road to the
summit and deliver on the site 10000 feet
of new lumber for building purposes for
$500. Water may be piped from spring
and farm produce may be purchased near
the location" The place is in Orange
| County.
, A farm of SO acres in Windsor county
! is offered at $500 There are no buildings,
but about half is covered with young,
growing timber, the other half being level
cultivated fields. A good road runs along
the entire tract. There is a good spring
good shade trees on the residence site and
some fruit trees. The offer Is good tol
this season only. There is another farm Of
IS IL acres of which the owner owns part
that NAV be had for the same price.
Y Three lots, each 50xl00 feet, are Offered
to the first three persons who build five
room cottages or bungalows upon them
They are not far from White River Jane
ton, only three miles from Dartmouth
college, and command fine views Of Noun
Ascutncy, the Grantham mountains an
foothills Of the White mountains, an
have telephone connections, rural mail dc
livery and a daily supply of fresh milk
vegetables and groceries. There Is sprln
water at hand.
\ farm of l. acres in Windsor Is offere
/ at $50, part down and the balance a
interest of five per cent. There are we
and spring, house in poor condition an
barn 2SN38
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06

Mrs. Ora Boelc's little daughter is
STAYING with her for a time.
E. T. Houghton and Ralph Davis are
reported as victims of the mumps.
Miss Eleanor Holland of East Dover is
spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. w. j. Snow.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. H. Moore and three
children of Wilmington called at the
home of his uncle 80 +. Hill Sunday.
Mrs. Boyle, who has been i'll a long
time, is so much improved as to be able
to ride up to her daughter S last Sunday.
/ F. L. Stancliffe and son, also his niece
and her son, motored up from Will
mington one evening last week to call on
relatives.
Mrs. w. \. Rice of Brattleboro was 9
guest of her sister, Mrs. j. }. Snow
and other relatives III town few daTs
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ballou came by
automobile from Greenfield, Mass, OF
their bridal tour Saturday, to spend {
few DAYS at the home of Mr.. Ballou ::
aunt Mrs. s. l.. Hill.
Il. l.. Pike and family of WardsborO
also Mrs. G.. Z. Mann and daughter
Mildred, Of Brattleboro, were guests o.
Mr. aud Mrs. F. g. Harvey "Wednesday
of last week. Mrs. Mann and Mildred
remained for few days longer visit
returning to Mr.. Pike s Tuesday. Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey went with them t.
spend the day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06
WILMINGTON.
Traffic Post Placed.

A traffic post has been placed in the
center of the village square for the guid-
ance of vehicles Constable Earl Street
er was stationed at the post for a week
to accustom drivers to the new regula-
tions. Drive slow and keep 10 the
right" During the summer months the
automobile traffic is very heavy at this
point and these rules will greatly reduce
the danger of accidents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06
WARDSBoRO.
Alfred S. Briggs.

A. S. Briggs. 53, died at his home Sat
urday night, June 80. Mr.. Briggs had
not been in good health for a number
of years, having had heart trouble,
but was able to work at his trade as
paper hanger and painter until five
weeks ago. Brights disease was his
final illness. Mr.. Briggs was kind
hearted and generous, a kind friend
and neighbor, and was respected by all
He leaves wife and son, Richard, and
a daughter, Mrs. w. d. Bathric, and
son, Frank H. Briggs, by a former
marriage, and his mother, Mrs. M. NJ
Lamson.
| Funeral services were held at the
house Monday afternoon, Rev. Ash
field Ashford officiating, assisted by
Rev. L. H. Sprague. Relatives from ou
of town were: Mrs w. d. Bathric o.
Brattleboro, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ii
Briggs, Mrs. Henry Slade and JOIN
Benson of Manchester Center, II. {
Benson of South Londonderry, Mrs i
Patterson of East Jamaica, Mr. am
Mrs. Frank Patterson of Keene, n. II
Willis and Samuel Patterson, Georg
Carlton and daughter of South Wind
ham. There were many beautift
flowers. Mrs. Briggs has the sympath
of all In her bereavement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06
FARMS AT BARGAIN PRICES.
State Publicity Bureau Takes UP New
Type of Work

VI ELLINGTON. July 6 Farms, big and
little, at greatly reduced prices arc still
10 he had in Vermont Most of them are
suitable for permanent homes, hut they
have been picked especially for purposes
OF summer residence. Lots in sitely loe;l-
tions. and various properties Tor rent are
included in list which though tolerably
comprehensive, is only beginning Of a
new feature which the state publicity bu-
rcau intends to develop Summer Homes
III Vermont is the title Of booklet that
came out day or two ago, bearing the
subtitle Cottage Sites and Farms fol
Sale
some OF the terms at which desirable
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06

Miss Edith Kidder spent Tuesday in
Brattleboro.
J. NJ Gleason of Boston is visiting his
nephew, J. E. Gleason.
Charles Miller Of Brattleboro was III
town the first of the week.
Harold johnson of New York visited
at Mrs. Maria Johnson s recently.
Edward Larkey, who is working on
railroad bridges, was III town over Sun
day.
c. II. Jackson and T. L. White were
i'll Chester and Andover the first of the
week.
Miss Edith Kidder attended the re
union of her class at Lowell lake, the
Fourth.
W. +. Allen, is boarding at John
Whites on East hill while Mrs. Allen
is away.
Gerald Sprague of North Adams,
Mass, is visiting his uncle, l.. H..
Spraguc.
Mrs r. G. Wilder and Ray have
gone to West Jamaica to stay through
the summer
good number Of young people
attended the Fourth Of July celebration
at Lowell lake.
Mrs Harvey and daughter of Spring
field Mass are boarding with Mrs
Annie Newcomb.
Mr. and Mrs Hopkinson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrews had a picnic at Dover
, Center the Fourth.
Mrs. W. w. Kidder visited her son
Addison, in Belchertown, Mass, last
week, returning home Monday.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Perry. who have
been living in Pixies Falls, have movco
back to their home III this village.
Miss Nettie Johnson, who has beer
visiting her mother, Mrs. Maria John
;, son. returned to New York city Satur
I day.
r. T.. Holland and daughter, Marion
, Of Ncwfane were in town the first O
1 the. week, going to East Jamaica Tues
day.
+ Mrs, c. F. Cluett OF Round Lake
: \. Y, and friend, Mrs. Estee, came I
last week.
: Harold Parsons of New York city ha
come to the home Of his grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs w H. Parsons, for tn
4 summer.
Mrs. Martha Farnum, who has bee
very Ill with acute Indigestion, is NOR
, comfortable Mrs. Mary May is can
ing for her.
! Mr. and Mrs. l.. L. Holden and daugl
= ter, Gladys, and Mr. and Mrs Wilbu
Rockwell of Brattleboro called 0
friends here the Fourth.
DR.. George Iopkinson and Mr. an
i Mrs Andrews and son and daughtc
Of Cambridge Mass, have come to hi
s home for the month of July
!. Mrs W NJ Sanford Of Camden. y
J.. was ut the Wardsboro House tn
first of the week, going to Mrs. Jones
! III South Windham Wednesday.
10 Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton Derby viSite
his mother, Mrs. l.. \. Derby, Tucsda
i aud Wednesday, leaving their sol
Il Philip, with his grandmother for fe'
n weeks.
Mrs W. f, Allen and sons, Elmer an
II Wayne, and Edith Wilder are visitin
N her sister, Mrs. c. S. Johnson of Sc,
,e mour, Conn, Mr. Allen taking them I
Springfield, Mass, in his automQbil
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06
GRANITEVILLE WOMAN A SUICIDE
Mrs. A. D. Morrison, Who Had d Mental
| Trouble, Hangs Herself.

BARRE, July 6 Mrs Angus D. Nor
rison committed suicide about o'clock
yesterday morning at Graniteville The
body was discovered by her husband upon
going to the barn Tor the morning work.
She had been suffering from mental
trouble some time. The authorities were
summoned and permission Was gwen tor
burial 1t is not known Just how long she
had been away from the house. Mrs. Nor
rison was past middle age and leaves d
husband and four children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06
WEST DOVER.
Fourth Passed, Also the Bear.

The Fourth passed very quietly, but
about night some of the village people
saw a black bear cross near j. NJ. Up
ton 5 house, just west of the village.
Some men started out in pursuit of him,
but he has not been reported as captured
vet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-06

The Congregational Ladies' Aid society
has decided to give its annual fancy work
and apron sale the last week of July
The hotel Mt Lake Raponda opened
for the season July | with large at
tendance of visitors. Music was fur
mished by the Wilmington band
On Thursday evening there was a
meeting Of the Chautauqua guarantors
to meet Norman Plaas, general manager
Of the association. The date for the as
scmbly here is Aug 22-21.
A recent aluminium demonstration
under the auspices of the congregational
Ladies Aid society proved to be very
interesting and at the same time added
about So to the treasury of that society.
The members of the National Guard
who have been doing patrol duty at the
Somerset dam went through town Fri
dav on their way to Brattleboro to re
Join their regiment at Fort Ethan Allen.
| On Saturday the Red Cross gave a
food sale in the parlors of the UNIVERSAL
! ist church, which netted the local branch
about SO The membership now is 2l2
j Two dozen made pa amas recently We're
sent to headquarters, while another large
package will be sent soon. Martin
Brown OF Wilmington and Boston re
Gently gave $500 for the general Red
Cross fund.
| There was no celebration of Independ-
ence day in this village, but there was
IA real oldfashioncd blow out" ut the
lake, lust to show the Germans VT
haven't forgotten how" as the posters
said. Again there was music by The
band, and refreshments, dancing and fire
works There was an almost continuous
stream Of ears out during the day. Til,
weather was ideal.
Judge Cudworth of the Brattlebor,
municipal court was i'll town Friday t.
hear the ease of .ilIson versus Ward, in
Ivolving the sale of second hand auto
mobile. The hearing of the evidence
took the entire day and created consider
able interest in the village. Decision wa.
reserved for the filing of briefs. Ira Jay
/ Dutton of Wilmington represented tn,
plaintiff and Chase & Chase Of Brattle
boro the defendant
Evening journal., 1917-09-07

New Castle. who died on Wednesday.
will be held tomorrow afternoon,
with services at 2.3O o'clock at the
house. with interment private. The
Rev. S. b. Wyl'e, pastor Of the Pres
byterian Church, will be in charge Of
the services.
Mr.. Ferris, whose wife IS dead Is
survived by an only son. Charles
Ferris, young man OF q years OF
age. who is in the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis. The
son has returned TO New Castle for
his fathers funeral.
The burial OF Clifton FAIRIES. OF
shawtown, who died on Tuesday, took
place this morning. The services
were held at 1890 o'clock at the old
Union M. f. Church, below Odessa,
with interment in the old churchyard.
Mr.. FAIRIES was 80 years old. and a
worker in the iron mill. He died
Of consumption. He was unmarried
and is survived by his father. who
lives In Shawtown. by two brothers
and. a sister. He is a brother of
the Young man whose death by
drowning in the Delaware river near
New Caste occurred on August 9.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
GETS JAIL SENTENCE.

Peter Schebelski. aged "a years. who
was arrested at the Ferris Industrial
School several weeks ago. after stealing
the keys OF the institution. pleaded
guilty to a charge OF larceny IN tho
Court Of General Sessions today. Peter.
according TO his own statements to
Judge Ricc. who sentenced him TO
three months in the workhouse, has
served term In the Industrial School
and also four years at Easton. Pa for
burglary
The cases OF Walter skidders and
Charles Barry, charged with larceny,
were continued until September A.
The charge OF larceny against Annie
Regina was continued until the same
date. while her case is investigated,
there being some question about her
age. The defendant who is but n
years OF age is charged with larceny Of
considerable ieWelry FROM apartment
houses In this city.
, George C.. Casson was paroled after
pleading guilty TO a charge OF stealing
pint of milk.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
A Home Recipe For
Removing Wrinkles

Who will blame the modern woman for
trying to look as young and attractive as
she reasonably can Why should she be
paced at a disadvantage In numerous ways
bv wearing wrinkles, II she can avoid these
hateful marks Of advancing agei Few wo'
men however know what 20 do 20 effect
uaily rid themselves OF wrinkles or saggi-
ness Most Of the advertised preparations
are unsatisfactory and very expensive. But
very simple and harmless home reneay'
which any woman can make will work won
ders where al the patent preparations fan.
Buv an ounce oi powdered saxolite a.
any drug store. Dissolve the whole ounce
In n half pint Of witch hazel and use as a
wash lotion The results are practically in
stantaneous Marked improvement Is no.
tired immediately after the very first trial
faee feels 40 refreshed and smug.like
Evening journal., 1917-09-07

had been appointed delegate TO the
Philadelphia branch OF the Womens
Foreign Missionary Society meeting. 10
be held at the First Church, Warren,
Pa, October ., and 4. sent word she
will not be able 10 attend. Another
New Castle woman win probably be ap-
pointed in her place.
A letter from Miss Matilda a. Spencer.
the socletys missionary in Toxic. Ja-
pan, was read by Mrs. Emma +. Schill-
ing. Speaking Of the war. Miss Spencer
wrote: "Our own country has entered
the war and all It's possible horrible
results are brought very vividly before
even MS so Gar away and living IN such
peace and quiet.
Mrs W. +. nrummond reported for
the young peoples work.
Mrs NJ. n. Lincoln. conference treas
urer. made an appeal that the aux
lliarics should make an effort to close
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW Castle
Many Residents of Town at
Fair on big
Thursday"
MR.. AND MRS. CHASE
RECEIVE FRIENDS
special to THE EVENING JouRNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Sept Among
prominent New Castle men who attend
cd the Delaware State Fair yesterday
Nere Mayor Cayender, Levy Courtman
Shaw. former Sheriff Taylor, Magis-
trate Taylor, Postmaster Murphy and
Games b. Toman. Mayor Cayender
epoke a word of hearty cominendation
Cor the fair, saying he thought it very
good. All the New Castle visitors TO
the fair Yesterday were much pleased
with the exhibits and races. New
Castle yesterday kept the trolley cars
cunning on extra schedule, with the
State Fair at one end of the trip and
the carnival shows at the other
A large party of New Castle young
men spent last evening at Augustine
Pier. the closing night of the pier. John
Montgomery was in charge of the party.
One of the most delightful events
that has occurred recently in New
Castles social circles was the recep-
tion given last evening by Mr.. ana
Mrs. Eugene Chase to New Castle rela-
tives. From fifty TO sixty guests were
present. The reception was in the nature
Chase have Just returned from a we'd
ding soiourn in Wildwood. y. j.. where
they stopped at the Lyndhurst They
spoke Of seeing many Wilmington peo-
pie at the summer resort. Mrs. Chase
will be remembered as Miss Mary King
The New Castle public schools have
been in session nearly a week Many
IF the pupils lave been given half day
ha 4.F
is being perfected
The young people have greatly ap-
proved the gradual changing from
vacation leisure, but next week they will
Se put or full time schedule.
Yesterday was pay day at the Beth
chem Steel COmpany's plant, and many
workers are making Wilmington anC
State Fair trips in consequence.
The Trustees Of the Common vii
hold a meeting tonight, lack OF
9orum preventing their regular session
asst Tuesday.
New Castle has Seen a very we'll be
1aved place the last two dayH, onl'
three delinquents appearing before
Mayor Cavender in that length Of time
on "Wednesday, Harmon De Mare wa
hned q dollar and costs for disOrderl,
conduct, and John Rouk was fined 8
and costs yesterday on the sam
sharge. Joseph Moore was fined 81 an,
losts for drunkenness.
There was an explosion OF an acid
vat at the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany's plant yesterday. which caused
one workman. A. Melhouse. sever,
burns about the face. After treat
ment by DR.. Lewis Booker, he wal
removed 20 the Delaware Hospital il
Wilmington.
Company II, Delaware Infantry
stationed at New Castle. received
orders this morning 10 go today L
he State Rife Range.
The funeral OF William ]. Ferris
one OF the most prominent men o
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
FOREIGN MISSION WORK
OF METHODIST Church

Union NJ r. Church. Of this clty.ivas
selected as The December meeting place
OF the Wilmington district. Women's
Foreign Missionary Society, at the
semi-annual session held Yesterday ar
icrnoon In Asbury NJ. +. Church.
Tho annual election of officers result
cd as follows: Mrs. I'M Mendlnh0ll
president. Mrs Katie l.. Butler. secre-
lary, Mrs. EMma =. shilling. cOrre-
spending secretary, Mrs. Kate " Rue
treasurer. Mrs. Curtis. Bupp, organist
Miss Emma Neldin. assistant organist
The wives of an the pastors were elect
ed Nice-prcsidenis.
Mrs. Julius Dodd. Of New Castle. who
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
mon RuRNEn nY non sOUP

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
EDGE MOOR, Sept. by the occi-
dental spilling Of a plate OF hot soup.
Joseph A. Donohoe, Jr.. son Of Joseph
A. Donohoe, Of the Edge Moor Iron
Company's farm. was burned. The fiery
liquid landed on the right side OF his
face and neck. running across his
breast and one 0rm. The little fellow
is celebrating his tenth birthday ami
versary and looks like battle-scarred
soldier.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
Tells OF RECEPTION TO
DELAWARE'S FIRST Quota

Adirlant General Wickersham TO-
day received from J. NJ Stuart, pas
senger representative of the trunk
line railroads in the movement Of
troops. letter stating that Della
wares first quota for the National
Army arrived without the least trou-
BILE at Camp Dix, Wrigh'stown n. ].
The men were in good spirits. Mr..
Stuart reported. and were given a
rousing reception in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Stuart accompanied the Delaware
increment to Wrighistown.