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GEMS OF THOUGHT

He that never thinks can be wise-pr ron,...
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Success is sweet: the sweeter II long DELAYED ana o.,
tained though manifold struggles and defeats-si-
cott-
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Germany's peace terms II is reported include provis
ion forbddins Belgium TO have an army. And when yo,
stop 10 think OF the acute pain Germany suffers as
result OF stubbing her toe that Belgian army YOU
can hardly blame her.-Aiacon Telegraph
Evening journal., 1917-10-04

Il is fortunste indeed that the American bsteship
which ashore the Atlantic coast has been noaed
and saved This is time OF all times IN which coun-
try needs wsrshp and merchant ship service
and many new TO cope with the German submarine
menace The loss OF capital ship Of the navy would
have been serious matter,
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covering nearly a century.
Perhaps one of the most
interesting books is that of
the year 1855. On one Of
the pages of this book, that
dated June 9th. 1855, is
written the original pre-
Evening journal., 1917-10-04
LOOKING backward 60 YEARS
An Interesting Bit of History
Everybody Should Know

One of the interesting places in Lowell, Mass,
is the old apothecary shop on Merrimack street,
established in 1897. This location is still drug
store, although of course modernized in many de-
partments. The old prescription books however,
have been preserved and form interesting record
Evening journal., 1917-10-04

Medicine. This prescription was compounded
for the Reverend Father John O'Brien at the
old drug store on that date, and was so success
ful in treating Father Johns ailment, which
was a severe cold and throat trouble, that he
parishioners. In going to the drug store and
Evening journal., 1917-10-04

II II be shown that the two men in custody in
Chester really responsible for the Eddystone muni
lions plant explosion last April, which resulted in the
killing Of iss men, and girls. the worst punish
msnt that be inflicted upon them b. law too good
for them.
Evening journal., 1917-10-04
GRANT LETTERs ON EsTATEs.

Letters Of administration were is
sued yesterday afternoon, by Register
Of Wills Brown to Mary Agnes Chrlsty,
upon the estate Of Ella C. Christy, de-
ceased.
Evening journal., 1917-10-04

calling for the medicine.
they always asked for
Father Johns Medicine,
and in this way the medi-
cine got its name and was
advertised.
Father Johns Medicine
is a safe family remedy
for colds, coughs, throat
troubles, and as a tonic
and body builder, because
it does not contain opium,
!, chloroform, and any
.sonods drugs, or alcohol.
sz--7but is all pure.
s"'P Wholesome nour-
ishing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
FRENCHPAY TRIBUTE
TO j. S. ENGINEERS
IN OFFICIAL REPORT

High tribute to the gallant conduct
Of the American army engineers in
France who were caught in the Ger
man encircIinE attack on the British
lines near Cambria. is paid I'm an Of
fetal communication from the French
government. II says:
1--WE must remark upon the conduct
Of certain American soldiers. pio-
neers and workmen on the military
railroad in the sector Of the German
attack west OF Cambria on November
30. They exchanged their picks and
shoveIs for rifles and cartridges and
fought with the English
Many died thus. bruvciy. arms in
hand. before the invader. Nj helped
TO repUlse the enemy. There is not a
single person who saw them at work
who does not render warm praise to
the GOODNESS. discipline and courage
Of these tmprOvised combatants."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04


The shop at 6O7 Fourteenth street
where the rummage sale and Christ
mas bazaar for the infants welfare
centers Of the Washington Diet
Kitchen Association Will be held for
two weeks. beginning Thursday
morning. is the busiest spot in Wash
ington these days. Prominent so
ciety women. under whose patronage
the sale will be given, are In attend
ance to receive donations and are ar
ranging the articles to bs sold.
These include in addition 10 antiques.
rare rugs. books. pictures. and brio
a-brac. an interesting collection Of
Christmas novelties. toys. painted
furniture. lamp and candle shades.
Mrs. Joseph Letter has given four eV-
quisite gold Iuster plaques. and there
will be an unusually attractive dis
play OF old-fashioned jewelry.
Among those who were present
yesterday busy with the arrangement
OF their exhibits were Mrs. l.. H. q.
Slater. Mrs. Joseph Letter Mrs.
George Howard, Nine. J. II. DE ST.
bour. Miss Margaret Perrin, Mrs.
Charles A. Mum. Jr.. Mrs. John II.
Merriam. Mrs. John II. wilkins. and
Mrs Arthur WIllert.
The Diet Kitchen Association is es-
peciaIly in need OF assistance this
year, as in addition TO its usual work
among the children of Washington
the association will help to care for
the babies Of District men in the
military and naval service. Diplo-
matte. official. and resident society
are cooperating TO make the beneft
q success.
Among the prominent women
whose enthusiastic support has been
enlisted are Mrs. James W. Wads-
worth. the Hon. Mrs. Robert Brand.
Mrs. n II. Warder. Mrs. Altsel WiCh-
field, Nine. J. II. De Sibour. Mr.. Ed
mund Bonnaffon. Mrs. George How
ard. Mrs. Arturo De Heerrn. Mrs.
Mahlon Pt;ney Miss Helen Ernst.
Miss Helen WAlcott. MTs. Owen John
son. Mrs. Arnold Robertson. Mrs.
Charles A Mum. Jr., Mrs. walter
Tuckerman. Mrs. Gordon AuchincloGE.
Mrs. Breckenridge Long. Mrs. REM
ing Newbold. Miss Louise Delano,
Mrs. Alexander J. DreXel Biddlc, Mrs.
ssltonstRlI. of Boston. and Miss
Frances Moore.
Mrs. John RIrhakd Collette. widow
OF Captain CoIIctte. announces tho
marriage OF her daughter, Miss Ruth
Gibson Collette. 70 DR.. Riley ID.
Moore. Tho ceremony took place on
Monday 1t the home OF the brides
mother, the Rev. u. John II. Hen
derson officiating Only members or
the Immediate family were present
After a brief wedding trip pr. and
Mrs. Moore will make their home at
wsrdman Courts. West.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
100000 RED CROSS
SEALS SOLD IN 3 DAYS

About 100000 Red Cross Christmas
seals have been sold already. and this
seasons campaign Is but three days
old.
Probably the highest price ever
paid for seals was recorded today at
the headquarters OF tho Association
for the Prevention OF Tuberculosis,
which is in charge OF the campaign.
4 check for $3.50 has been received,
asking for 100 seals, which is $3.50
seal.
Another contributor sends sos and
wants 100 seals. The usual price is
only l cent each.
Three seals per capita for the ma
lion is tho desired sails. at which rate
washington's share would be about
200, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
LIVE WIRE KILLS NINE
MEN IN BEVO PLANT

81. LOUIS. Dec. Nine men were
killed outright at the new Revo
plant here shortly before II o'clock
this morning.
Eleven men were struck by a heay-
lily charged electric wire. Two OF the
men were revived by pUlmotors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
President Attends
Thcater; Family
Party With Him

The President and Mrs. Wilson at
tended the performance at the Ma
-tional Theater last evening. They
had with them Mrs. William II. Boil
ing. Miss Bertha Boiling, John Ran
dolph Boiling, and Rolfe Boiling.
The Minister of Sweden and Nine
Ekengren will entertain at dinner on
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Frederick Henry Prince has
gone to France, where she is doing
relief work. Mrs. Prince was former
ly Miss Elizabeth Harding, daughter
Of W. p. G.. Harding, OF this city. Her
husband is serving with the armies
abroad.
Mrs. T. ". Gregory, wife Of the
Attorney General, who had expected
to go 10 Winchester sunday to visit
her son, Male Gregory. a student at
the Virginia Military Institute, has
postponed the trip until the end OF
this week.
Miss Jane Gregory, who has been
visiting in Texas since July, will
leave this week for indianapolis,
Where she VIII De the guest OF Mrs.
David AlldiCe for several days. She
will reach Washington about Deem
Der Is.
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The students OF Guuston Hall will
present lie Poilu" Saturday evening
for the benefit Of French orphans.
There will be a tabieau. chansons by
Miss Hitchcock, Miss Spear and Miss
Booraem. and some piano solos by Miss
Chambers. Those taking parts will
be Miss Mary Ellen Marshall. Miss
May Taylor, Miss \. McCranie, and
Miss Adricnne Louise Law. Captain
MassiOt. Of the French commission,
will make an address
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
Davis Return Here.

Rear Admiral Charles II. Davis, Z.
s. ". retired, and Mrs. Davis. who
have been in Boston after closing
their cottage in Newport. have re-
turned TO Washington. They have
an apartment at the Dupont for the
winter, having rented their house.
1908 Rhode Island avenue, to Lieut.
and Mrs. l.. ). Clark
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

Gardiner COogan. OF New York. has
come to Washington for a few days.
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Lord and Lady Aberdeen are ex7
p"cted in Washington for the meet
ing Of the National Council OF wom-
en-. whose sessions will begin on De
cember 5 and last until December IL.
Lady Aberdeen, who f. president Of
the International Council Of Women.
will address the meeting.
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Mrs. Francis L. Warren. who has
gone to New York for i few days.
is at the Plaza Hotel.
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THE CITY'S SOCIAL SIDE
MotabLes Hear
The President
Read Message

Mrs. Wilson accompanied the Presi-
dent to the Capitol this morning when
he read his message TO Congress, and
occupied a seat In the executive gal
I lery. She had with her Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Wilson, OF Baltimore. the Presi-
dents brother and sister-in-law. and
their daughter, Miss Alice Wilson. who
are spending the day at the White
! House Mrs. William II. Boiling. Miss
4 Bertha Boiling. John Randolph Boiling.
Col. Edward II. Brown. OF Atlanta and
. Miss Helen Woodrow Bones.
/ The galleries were thronged with not
ables. many diplomats being present,
among them the French ambassador,
dean Of the diplomatic corps, and Nine.
Jusserand. The British Ambassador
and Lady Spring Rice were among the
early arrivals, and had with them the
Duckess OF Deyonshire, wife Of the
governor general Of Canada, and her
daughter, Lady Blanche Cavendish-
The Secretary OF State, Mr.. Lansing,
and the Secretary OF the Treasury
and Mrs. McAdoo, and the Secretary
of the Interior and Mrs. Lane were
among those from the Cabinet circle
RANsGiAA anu NAAlNAa " AAO "NAk "
Capitol for the ceremonies we're Mrs.
Carl NroomRn, accompanied by her
guest, Mrs. William Jennings Bryan,
and Mrs. Adolph Caspar Miller.
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President Wilson yesterday receiv-
ed Manuel Freyre v Santander, envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary of Peru, who presented his
credentials at the White House. Mr..
Freyre has been charge d'afraires
since the recall OF Federico Alfonzo
Pezet as minister several years ago.
Return to Capital.
The italian Ambassador and Coun-
tess di Cellere. accompanied by their
children and members OF the en-
bassy staff, have returned to Wash
ington from New York. where they
spent several days at the Ritz-Carltonl
Motel.
The Secretary Of Agriculture and
Mrs. David Franklin Houston will go
to New York tomorrow to remain I'M
I'll Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin en-
teTtained a distinguished company OF
sixteen guests at dinner last evening
in compliment to Mrs. William Jen-
nings Bryan, who is visiting Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs.
Carl Vrooman. MIR. Bryan, who
was in Washington for a day or two
left town on Sunday evening.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte.
who are spending the greater part OF
the winter in New York, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Carhart in
their box at the opera last evening.
Mrs. Lawrence Townsend was with
Miss Mabel Gerry and Mrs. z. Roland
v Hartman. who was in Washington
all last summer, was with Mrs. E.
Henry Hartman.
Mrs. Pembroke Jones has gone TO
Newport after n few days in New
York and Is at the Mountaineering
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones have a house IN
Washington for the winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
British Embassy
Counselor Is Host
To Dinner Party

Thomas, Beaumont Hohler. second
counselor Of the British embassy. was
host at dinner last evening, having
as guests OF honor the Duchess OF
DeVonshire and her daughter, Lady
Blanche Cavendish, who are visiting
the British Ambassador and Lady
Spring Rice.
Lady Spring Rice was present. but
the Ambassador was unable to attend
owing to q slight indispositiOn. The
other guests were the Assistant Sec
rotary OF the Navy and Mrs. Franklin
d. Roosevelt. Lord Eustace Percy, OF
the British embassy stan, and Mr..
Porter.
One Day In Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert A. sprague, I'd,
Of Chicago, who spent one day with
Mr.. Sprague's brother-in-law and sis.
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Casper Nil.
Ter, have gone TO New York. +
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Mrs. Isaac I. Mann and Mrs. vii.
liam wheatley will pour tea today at
the exhibition OF English and Amer
lean posters which is being held all
this week at the residence OF DR.. and
Mrs. Charles W. Richardson, at 1917
Connecticut avenue. The exhibition IS
being given under the auspices of the
board OF managers Of the House OF
Mercy.
Lieut.. T. W. Lennox, OF Washing
ton. and his bride are passing their
honeymoon at the Hotel Astor in
New York.
r
The Congressional Club will have
the first of its .wcckly afternoon teas
this season on Friday afternoon. when
Mrs. Herbert c. Hoover will be the
guest of honor. Mrs. Hoover will
speak at o'clock and at tea will
be served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
Mrs. Sumner
EntenainS for
Brfde-EZect

Mrs. Allen N. Sumner will enter
tain at dinner tonight In compliment
to her cousin. Miss Martha Jefferson
Kean, daughter OF Col Jefferson B.
Rean. u. S. A. and Capt. william
Chason, Coast artillery corps, U. S. A..
whose marriage will take place to-
morrow afternoon at Q o'clock and the
members of their bridal party. The
ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. DR.. Randolph MeKIm. rector Of
Epiphany Church, at the home OF the
bride. 1918 S street, which she has
been sharing with Mrs. Summer. Both
Colonel Kean and Captain Sumner, u.
8. NJ c., are, IN France.
In the absence Of her father, Miss
Reane will be given in marriage BY
her brother. Robert II. Kesn, who has
come from boarding school for the
purpose. Miss Caroline Hillingslea, OF
Westminster. Nd, will be maid OF
honor and little Miss Margaret Sum-
ner.fower girl. Capt Ira B. Hill, Coast
artillery, u. s. A, will serve - best
man for Captain Chason.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Ada Bir-
daughter OF Col. and Mrs.
Henry P. Birmingham, gave a small
tea In compliment to Miss Rean.
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Mis-. cnttsnden 9 Brsse.


The marriage OF Miss Louise d
Crittenden, daughter of Mrs. John q
Crittenden, to Donald d. Earll, OF
this city, took place last evening at
o'clock in the hcme Of the brides
mother. the Rev. @. q. Johnson Of
fieiating. Only relatives and . few
friends were present at the ceremony
and at the small reception and sup
per which followed.
The bride was attended by her two
sisters. Miss Alsne Crittenden as 'maid
OF honor, and Miss Margaret Critten-
den, as bridesmaid. Miss Martha
Decker, OF Albany, formerly Of this
city, was the other bridesmaid. Mr..
Albert NJ. Harding, uncle Of the
bridegroom, was the best man. I'M
mediately after che supper the bride
and bridegroom left for q short we'd
ding trip, after whish they will be
at home in this city, where the BRIDE
groom is connected with the farm
loan board.
The out-of-town guests at the we'd
ding were MrS. Sarah Harding, Of
Iowa, grandmother of the Bridegroom;
Mrs. II. II. Cochrei and William
Cochrell, OF Virginia, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Decker. of Albany.
-
The Rev. and Mrs George WASH
ington Van Fossen issued invitations
yesterday for tbs marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Van
Fosssn, to James Edward Sehwab on
Tuesday evening, December Is, at 8
o'clock in Trinity Church. A large
reception will follow the ceremony in
the home OF the Rev. and Mrs. Van
Fossen.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles wardeil stiles
have as their guest for a few days
Mrs. Stiles sister, Mrs. James Thomas,
Of West Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Com, who are
spending the winter in Warrington.
are with Mr.. Cons father. Senator
Nathan Goff, at the Portland. Mrs.
Con- is a sister of Mrs. Stiles and
Mrs. Thomas.
Mrs. Carl Joerisaen entertained
twelve guests at luncheon at the
OF New York. Is expected in Wash.
ington next week to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Joerissen. They have an apart !
ment ut the Highlands this winter, .
having rented their house In Massa- |
chusetts avenue TO Captain and Mrs. !
H. II. Housseau.
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Adelbert |
of Washingt ton. are in New !
York and are staying at the Aston
Hotel.
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Return to Capital.

The italian Ambassador and Coun-
tess di Cellere. accompanied by their
children and members OF the en-
bassy STAFF, have returned to Wash
ington from New York, where they
spent several days at the Ritz-Carlton
motel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

Mrs. Pembroke Jones has gone 10
Newport after n few days in New
York and Is at the Mountaineering
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones have a house IN
Washington for the winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

The Secretary Of Agriculture and
Mrs. David Franklin Houston will go
TO New York tomorrow to remain un-
I'll Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

Lieut.. T. W. Lennox, OF Washing
ton, and his bride are passing thei'
honeymoon at the Hotel Astor in
New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

DR.. and Mrs. Charles wardell stiles
have as their guest for a few days
Mrs. Stiles sister, Mrs. James Thomas,
Of West Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

President Wilson yesterday receiv-
ed Manuel Freyre Santander, envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary Of Peru, who presented his
credentials at the White House. Mr..
Freyre has been charge d'affaires
since the recall of Federico Alfonzo
Pezet as minister several years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04
A personalrecipe ofan old South
ern Family for Molasses Cake
; Brer Rabbit Plantation Molasses Cal

An after dirHSr treat
HszTe hard 70 todt.'
Nix two crps -four. one-af soda small
Cinnamon. one-hsf cup chopped seeded rsisins-
2 Cream gradually one-hah butter and nehaf
with two vel beaten cup Brsr RaI6tt AoAs-
and one cup milk.
Combine mixtures. Bake in small pans. moderately Goes
good with coffee after lunch or supper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Com. who are
spending the winter in Washington.
are with Mr.. Cons father. Senator
Nathan Con. at the Portland. Mrs.
Con- Is a sister of Mrs. Stiles and
Mrs Thomas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-04

Brig. Gen. and Mrs Adelbert
Cronkhite, of Washington, are in New
York and are staying at the Aston
Hotel.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
KENT BOYS WIN CORN PRIZES
George Thompson. of Downs Chapel,
Wins Prize for Best Exhibit of Ten
Ears of Corn in Kent and Sussex

Wins Prize for Best Exhibit OF en-
Ears of Corn in Kent and Sussex
The first state exhibit of the work
of the boys and girls clubs was held
at Milford last Friday and Saturday,
in connection with the Kent and Sus
sex counties corn show. Exhibits of
earned goods put up by the canning
clubs of the state, and of the best ten
ears grown on corn acres were made.
The fair brought together boys and
girls engaged in club work from all
over the state. Downs Chapel came
off with first hOnors. The prize win
ners were: Best exhibit by boys, of
ten ears: White - First, George
Thompson, Downs Chapel; second.
Lester Layer, Hartley; third, Stanley
Short, Cheswold; fourth, James Ash
ton. Hartley; fifth. Joseph Vaughn,
Cheswold. Yellow First, Charles
Hitchcock, Hartley; second, Paul
Williams, Hartley; third, Owen Shan
non, Downs Chapel; fourth, Stephen
Regolia, Downs Chapel; fifth. Will
liam Lynch, Milford. Kent Glasses:
Ten ears of yellow-First. Richard
Wilson. Dover; second. George
Hoffecker. Dover; third, Edward
Donovan, Rrenfcrd; fourth. Alexander
Deakyne, Smyrna; fifth. Joseph Cow
gill. Dover. Ten ears white-First,
T. D. Garrison. Cheswold; second.
Harry Clark, Kenton; third. John
Reynolds, Smyrna; fourth, w. v.
Cosden, Dover; fifth, George Layer,
Hartley. Fifty ears yelloW-First,
Joseph Cowgirl; second, Richard
Wilson. third. George Hoffecker,
fourth, Perry Hitchcock, all of Dover.
| Fifty ears whit9-First, 7. D. Garri-
son. Cheswold; second, w. V. Cosden.
Dover. third, John Reynolds. Smyrna ;
fourth, Harry Clark, Kenton. Ten
ears shelling rlass-First, Stanley
Short. Smyrna; second. George
Hoffecker, Dover. Best single ear
First. George Hoffecker, Dover
second. George layer. Hartley.
Mixed class-First. John Heyd, Eel
ton. boys corn club club acre,
2 prize winners in girls canning
clubs; Boys corn acre contest,
George Cosden. Lester Layer, Pau
Unruh, Stanley Short; Best stor!
in corn club work-George Thompson
Paul Unruh, James Ashton, JosepI
Vaughn.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
THREE SMYRNA BOYS ENLIST

Carl Cooper of Fruit Growers Bank
Enlists in Signal Corps Aviation Branch
Three Smyrna boys have decided to
enlist in the service of Uncle Sam
without waiting for a draft. Carl
Cooper. son of Mrs. Brady Cooper of
this town and bookkeeper in the Fruit
Growers National Bank, has enlisted
in the clerical department of the
Aviation Signal Corps. He notified
the Board of Directors of the Fruit
Growers Bank yesterday and was
granted 'leave of absence. There
was sincere regret on losing his valu-
able services. Harry M. Greives.
son of Comptroller and Mrs. Harry B.
Grieves of this town. who has been
travelling for the Barrett Chemical
Company, Philadelphia, has enlisted
in the Naval Reserves and is in
Smyrna awaiting orders to report.
Ralston McCausland, son of Mrs. Elva
Smith McCausIand of this town, who
has been holding a good position IN
Philadelphia, has enlisted in the Navy.
Smyrna times., 1917-11-21
A RECENT WEDDING ROMANCE
Wedding of Miss Rebecca Collins to
John EstiIl fastened by War

Wedding of Miss Rebecca Collins to
John EstiI fastened by War
Miss Reherca Hope Collins, daugh-
ter of the Rev. and Mrs. Vaughan S.
Collins, of Salisbury, Md. formerly of
Smyrna. and John Dice Estill of West
Virginia, who were married at the
brides home at Salisbury, Md, Sat
urday morning, November the 10th,
has tinge of romance about it that
is becoming of these war times The
wedding had been set for February 7.
1918, the anniversary of the wedding
of the brides parents, but as the
groom decided to enlist in the service
of "Uncle Sam" Immediately the
wedding date was set for Saturday,
the 10th. Because of the short notice
and the war conditions very few
friends were notified. The marriage
was performed in the parlor of the
Salisbury district parsonage. the
BRIDES father performing the cere-
mony. In addition TO the parents the
bridal party was limited to tie BRIDE 8
sister, Mrs. Ernest Rhea Early of New
York, Miss E. Vaughan Jacobs. a
cousin of the bride and some of the
brides Friends School companions of
Wilmington. The groom has been for
some time with the Atlas Powder
Company, but has resigned to enter
the.service of the nation. He has ap-
piled for a position in the aviation de-
partment of the Signal Corps. He
expects to receive his preliminary
training in a camp in Ohio, then some
months in Texas, and later somewhere
lover there" with Pershing's men.