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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
MARRIAGES IN SUSSEX.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Gcorgctova oct g Marriages hay"
taken place III SUSSEX county recently ~
follows
Bl Roy " : Grant II Houston, last
sunday. George " Rash aud Ali>S Viola
: Rcvnold~ h,th II cdcr Greek hundred
Bv Rev II W y Johnson II Green
wood. la~t SUNDAY. Jessie I Nelson and
Miss Enma Andrews. hoth q Brdgcvlllc
By Rev : y Pilcl,ard ~ Wesley N f.
n.rSon4gc Gccrgctouu. last sunday.
Noah >wIGgctt ot smyrna and Miss SUSIE
Porter ui ucar Georgetown
By Roy II II Carroll "t Georgetown
NJ i circuit parsonage la>t SUNDAY ~ the
nome NJ thc bride. Larry Birmingham. son
# William Il Birmingham u tins own, and
Miss Tnra Dobcl~tinc daughter of
Iol.l~ Duncl>tlnc Of nr;r Rcidrn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
MAJOR MARSHALL I<JU RED

saeclal Corresp pondencc Of Eyety Evening
Milford, oct 26-u ord Vas been
received by his mother Mrs MAJ. Mar
shall. that Major William MarsLalI lad
one Of his leg9 broken in an automobile
accident Major Marshall formerly 4
physician III this town. Is connected
with the 59th Pioneer Regiment Del
awares own noW ~ France having
charge Of the health Of that organization.
Tie will be remembered for bis excellent
work among the Delaware boys when
they wtr on the Mexican border when he
Delaware Regiment had the finest health
record Of any on the border
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
CANNERlI-> ARE Bt ~.

Special correspondence of INcry Evening
Gcoractuon. %. = Cannencs il
~u->cx county have nccu busy Ter ihc
pa>t week packing pears pumpkins and
swec, potatoes In ne northern and western
sections II the county paokCrs engage cN-
t,r~iyel1 III canning pumpkins and sweet
potAtnrs. while i'll the southern and eastern
sections a speciality i madc q canning
peers
The pear lop in thiS section his Year
j. !: rgc. and many hundreds q cans have
uccn packed Ii The J q Townsend 90 5
plant in tins own. and At that q the
Bennett Canning Co of Frankford
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
Why Not q Ships
Clock?

The growing popu-
larity of the ships clock
is testified by the fact
that the Clock Store
contains an entire room
devoted TO the display
and sale of these unique
and insresting time
pieces. in a wide variety
of styles, sizes and
prices.
One framed in bronze, 5
reproduc ton OF a mari
ner's compass. Another IS
set in quaint Chinese pa
CODA of black lacquer with
the characteristic Chinese
decorations in gilt. Others.
in mahogany. look demure-
" like any other handsome
conventional mantcl clock.
until the ear IS surprised
and charmed with the mel
low chimes which instead
of announcing the hoar or
half hour in the same fash
ion as every other clock III
the house, sounds one
baII two bells eight
bells" and SO forth, in a
way that to the lover of the
sea in especial brings fas-
cinating recollections OF
ocean voyages, Jolly yacht
ing trips. or at least, OF the
sea stories in which he
revelled as a boy.
These clocks are. OF
course, famous time keep
ers, the movement being
the same as that used by
| the u. S. Government on
its naval and other vessels.
| In sizes suitable for the
mantelpiece. they come in
| statuary bronze, 500 to s1l4;
| in mahogany. SIS to 500.
The nice little pa8oda is
! ST., and while lis musical
| bells are sounding you can
| half close your eyes and
| imagine yourself in the bay
| of Manlalay, with the old
ship riding at anchor, the
I! tropic breakers playing, and
| the temple bells d calm.
Lots Of romance III
ships clock and lots of
soliC usefulness too. If
looking for glt9 for
wedding or for Christmas
that's likely to be out of
the class Of duplicates,
here your Inspiration.
Ainin Floor. Chestnut i
juniper
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26

few days at Salem and Linkwood, Md.
Mrs. w. l.. White is visiting in Laurel.
William Garcey is spending the week
end with his family in New York City
Mrs. John Kirkland and mother, Mrs.
George Gordy of Nichols, Ga, were
called to Seaford, this week, by the death
of Mrs. Howard Kitchens, daughter OF
Mrs, Gordy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City, Oct. 26.-Mrs. William
Patterson. who had been i'll with influenza
at her home on Clinton street suffered u
relapse and was taken yesterday 10
Delaware Hospital.
Amos Collins. who has been i'll at
Delaware Hospital has been brought to
his home here His condition remains
unchanged
Drafted men from New Jersey, To the
number of 45O. arrived at Delaware City
for Fort du Pont Yesterday afternoon
Wallace Shook has taken position with
tho Picl CONSTRUCTION Co. at New Castle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
TO 30 ARMY AND NAVY WORK

special correspondence Of Every Evening
Scalcrl Oct 26 Rev " O Hurst.
former pastor 81 Il. Johns NJ L. Church,
this town. has been transferred by Bishop
Mcdowell from Pocomokc City. Md
to Phurus, VA
Iii, work viii bc TO organize the church
At Phrbue. making il q church for sol
dlcrs and sailors. and TO align the church
with Fort Monroe. Langley Field. the
navl about Hampton Roads, and n"
manv soldiers and sailors always about
old Point Comfort
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
GOOD WORK By BOY SOU II

SPECIAL Correspondence of Every lvcmnS
Dover. oct q Dover Boy Scouts
ha,.o hren unusually active. recently
in aiding different kinds of war work
Tho, bave fIIcd - barrels with peach
pts. which v.ll ~ turned over % TIE
Red Gross, for shipment to the Ordnance
Department to H. used - masking
g4s bombs
They also ~oll moro than $4,000 worth
ii Liberty Bonds during the recent foHrth
Liberty Loan campaign
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
NERVES ARE SHATTERED,

Special Core, ,pondencc Of Every, Evening
~eaford. OCT. 26 e b Roberts, q
Young man Of Rhodesdale near mere. q
member Of the army mir sqladIon. has
returned 10 ms parents home with nerves
shattered the result of flying in France.
He spent several months in 4 ba>e hos
pital overseas before coming home
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
NEWS OF PORT PENN

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Port Penn Oct 26 The registration
~ Saturday a.t Ia the second c:rc, ion
district Of II Gcorge~ hundred J~ fho
ightest known for ycars Ihe total
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
SALE OF BUSINESS AND FARM

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover. Ocf II -C;eorge >ceear. who
has conducted the L G l.. smith re~taur-
ant or Loockcrmaa street for he past
three vear> ha~ sold III, business TO
Norman 7 JET of Brooklyn. \ J
Daniel tellnan has sold rs taTm near
Wyoming 10 PRESLEY Ennis. lr and will
oo ~ Pottsfovn Pa where he viii
reside with his daughter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
INDEPENDENT NEGRO CLUB.

Scalord. Oct 2d The colored poll
tlcians of Scafori have organized an In
dcpcadcnt Cclored Cluo, and At their
first meeting there werr about forty
members enrolled The officers are Is
follows
George Williams. president Thad
Dasrields, 1icc-president. Ollie Wcolfer
chairman: Niinos Collins, Jr. secretary;
.Icrr> Coulnourn. speaker Of the house,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
THE TIME IS COMING
To Turn Back the Hands of the Clock One Hour
And The Clocks Are Here
At WANAMAKER'S

the Westminster chimes
five tubes). 1920
Another short model at
S475 is fitted with nine
tubes for the playing Of
three different chimes
Wilmington, st. MichaePs
and Westminster.
In the taller hall clocks,
a fine mahogany Chippen-
dale model, fitted with
Westminster chimes, may
be had for S270. From
this, prices rise to superb
model at $555.
What a lot Of comfort,
dignity and beauty goes
into a home with every hall
clock which leaves this
store
Of course, the tiniest,
most inexpensive n ic k el
clock that ticks correct
time can dispense peace and
order in the house; but it
is only simple truth to say
that without one Of these
stately clocks standing
somewhere - whether in
hall, landing, living-room,
library or dining-room--no
home is furnished hand
somely TO the conoDletest
detail
Something Il lacking
the som 2 { hing that Is
shown in the plainest home
possessing the pre- cious
heirloom of "the old clock
On the stairs. "
A MOTHER clock that's
4 \ in high favor with
hose fancying & Colonial
furnishings il the famous
Willard wall clock, with its
quaint, graceful shape, its
mahogany case with the
characteristic decorations
the glass panels, painted
with gay flowers or sylvan
landscapes, the ornamental
side-pieces Of cast metal,
gold plated, and the silver
finish dial.
We have a good assort-
rnent here Of accurate COP
ies Of these clock designs,
which. originating with Ed
ward X. Willard more than
a century ago, have contin-
ued to appeal to the artistic
eve and TO be appreciated
by practical persons Tor
their value as time-keepers
and their adaptability 70
any room. Prices S31 70
S100.
Banjo clocks come for 50
in size 17a4 inches high.
suitable for bedrooms or
small dens. and in larger
sizes up to S31.
Prices Of crystal clocks
in framework Of gold or
plated brass are $19 to SO.
A big line Of mahogany
mantel clocks, ; strikin G
both hour and half-hour,
SO TO S78.
Automobile LOCKS are $
% S25.
Folding clocks Tor travel
ing, and when at home
suitable for desk or mantel,
come in leather cases. in
cOlorS to match almost any
fancy. S12 to $50. Clocks
in sterling silver .ases-
plain and engine-turned en-,
graved cases. S35 70 $50.
a { I RIO STTI .hat
l A draws nearly every
eye is d large ship ) bel
clock which is useful on
Yachts. houSe-boats. motor.
boats. or even on large
country or Seashore estates
as a novel way Of announc.
lng the time. including thai
most interesting Of arriv
ais. the dinner hour.
It comes in two parts
The master clock, which /!
a large wall clock framed il
bronze. TO be hung in office
cabin, hall - anywhere =
and a great bronze bell 4
be hung outside 2n III,
grounds or deck. They ar,
connected By an alectri,
cord. 50 that when the mas
ter clock strikes the hour
the big bell rings them
Complete. SITS.
Be sure to bring yQ6r Wis
iJlng friends or relatives 4
tha Clock Store when IA,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26

IND ! thought TO myself, How
Il nice II In -,
Fo,. n,e ia lire IN a morld like
this,
Where things can happen, and
clocks cnn strike,
And none Of the people are
made alike.
W. Il. RANDS
IIILIPUT LEVEE.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26
Y vES. t h in < S can
y happen and do
"A happen very

Gn0. II II =
y happen and do
happen very
rapidly, indeed, in these
days.
But who, III past
times. would have eX-
pected this TO happen
that at bedtime on a
certain Saturday night
in October, 1913, the
whole nation would be
climbing up on the char
as one man (but, thank
goodness, not on one
chairl, winding up the
clock. and pushing back
the hands so that for
the first time since we
started in business as i
nation, we get IN an
extra hour ON Father
Time,
Wonder what old
Tempus thinks Of it
Perhaps for one hour
he'll be fidgeting IN
stead Of fighting; and
then most likely he will
never give 4 thought TO
it again, after startln@
afresh on his methodi-
cal rounds.
One thing IS sure
not a clock will strike
against it, unless its q
clock that is not keeping
good time; and that's
a thing no sensible per-
son keeps in the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26

EHE ueanest thing any
L oody can do IS to make
an unreliable clock, and the
foolishest thing anybody
can do is to buy an unreli-
able one. The family never
let the thing die, either.
The clock itself keeps
touching the sore spot with
its perjured hands, until
the goaded owner gives it
away TO the man who tends
the furnace.
Next morning he comes
late, and is pressed q pass
on the tardy timepiece TO
the bill collector.
The protection against
unreliability in clocks is re-
liability III stores.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26

Philadelphia TO buy clock.
Only clocks with those
movements W h ic h long,
patient testing has shown
to be the most accurate are
permitted entrance. A s
elaborated in column two.
they're mostly American
movements-the Waltham.
Hershedes. and others on
" h ic h reliance can be
staked.
y Ut to be good. a clock
l. doesn't need to be
homely. So, besides what
we know - be the b st
clocks. ana what we believe
TO be the largest and most
interesting assortment Of
clocks, TO be seen in Phila-
delphia. We have what visit
ors tell US is the most
beautiful collection.
Fall clocks. hall clocks.
wall clocks, all cIocks-this
is the place to find them.
Automobile clocks. ship s
clocks. dainty boud DIR
clocks-theres a wide va
riety.
One-day clocks, eight-day
clocks, thirty-day clocks
take your choice.
Clocks for the mantel and
clocks for the wall. crystal
clocks. brass clocks, mahog-
any clocks. even simple
nickel clocks.
For Since none OF the
people are made alike, the
same clock would never
suit them all.
IN the taIl Grand
l. faith er" clocks that
stand in a row in the aisle
outside, like a splendid
grenadier guard for the
treasures inside, and fill
more than one room in the
Clock Store itself, no less
than ten different styles
are represented.
Maybe you thought all
tall clocks were alike
No. they're not even the
same height
We can show YOU short
models especially designed
for low ceilings. One that's
extremely attractive comes
ii s Colonial mahogany
case, with a beautiful dia.
of hand-pierced brass in the
center. and outer circle sill
ver-plated. II is fitted with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-26

the dog. Well, he too de-
serves all the tribute he
gets, but just the same
Nobody ever walked up
iii the middle of the night
lust because the dog wasn't
barking, and finally had to
get out Of bed to start him
ticking-that is TO say.
using his voice, because Of
the queer. lonesome silence
without It.
IF the dog Is man ) four
footed friend. YOU. Old
Clock. are his three-handed
friend. One Of the highest
compliments. indeed, that
We pay to human friend IS
to say that he is as STEADY
as a clock.
Not one OF US makes d
plan without you.
You never run any
danger. like other friends
Of being forgotten, or side
tracked for a future look
up. The busiest person is
the one who gives you
greatest attention.
To your serene. truthful
face We turn oftenest for
encouragement, conSulta-
ton. warning or reproach,
and YOU give Us Just exactly
what's coming to US. Meth
II love nor money could
bride you to give fifty-nine
minutes to the hour
No mistake about it,
things would happen, and
happen most distractingly.
if YOU were not to be de-
pended upon; or else they
would not happen at all.
which would be worse, be
cause it would be duller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
CORPORAL HORACE c. WHITE

CORPORAL HORACE c. WHITE
 Corporal Horace G. Whyte. enlisted April "A, 1917, ond reported for duty at Camp Gaillard, St. Louis, Mo-, on June 18th, 1917. Sailed for Europe July 28, 1917, and landed at Liver pool on August 12, 1917. On August 15, his regiment paraded before the King and Queen of England ond were the first contingent of American sol diefs and the first armed troops of any foreign nation to march through the streets of London.
 Transferred to France on the 17th of August, 1918, and sent to duty at the front on August 21, 1918. His regiment was stationed with the Brit ish in the Cambrai sector. and par ticipated in the November drive of this year.
 Corporal Whyte was wounded on January 5, 1918, ond was transferred to seven different hospitals in France. In July, he was sent back to light duty at Paris, and later at Tours. France He was evacuated to the States and landed at Ellis Island on September 12. 1918, from which place he was transferred to Fort Porter, Buffalo, New York, and was honor obly dischareed October 28, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

the United States Food Administra- tion, the Cotton Seed Industry Sec tion has formulated a standard plan regarding dockage for damaged seed as follows:
 1--No eduction may be made for foreign matter except when such foreign matter is in excess of 1 per cent of the total weight 2-Deductions in excess of 1 per cent may be made for actual weight of such excess on basis of the deliv- cred price of the seed. 3-No deduction shall be made for damaged or immature seed except for damage or immaturity in excess of 10 per cent.
 Amy deduction for damaged or immature seed in excess of 10 per cent shall be at the rate of not more jaan 25c per ton for each 1 per cent of such damaged or immature seed.
 These rules are for the equal pro- tection of ginners, dealers, and crush CTS of cotton seed alike,> If fairly applied, the producer will still re
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MADAME PAQU|N
 PICKS A.S.C. COLORS
Steel Gray and Marine Blue Selec tiOn of Paris MOdiSte.
 From the Stars and Stripes)

It took Madame Paquin herself to choose and match up the distinctive colors of the new Army Service Corps, which, being the last big Army department organized, found that the rainbow had been pretty we'll riddled of available shades by the other branches, which ticked their colors months ago.
 The A. s. c. major with the color picking job oh his hands had an in- spiration. Service colors being necessary mostly of piping on off cers' overseas caps, and Madames Paquin knowing quite a little about
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
PLANS FOR DOCKAGE
 OF DAMAGED SEED

Some complaints have reached State Food Administrator Hamp Williams in regard to damaged cot ton seed resulting from rains and early frost. This has caused indis- criminate dockage from the value of- fered for prime seed.
 Therefore, as a part of the stablll- zstion program recommended by the cotton producers, and accepted by
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
New SpectacIes.

The latest development in spectacles Is supplied with electric light set either between the eyes or in the rim surrounding the eye. A clear, shadow. less light is thus thrown upon the ob. feet of vision, though the eye itself is shaded from the direct reys of the, 1nmn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
Must Have Proper Foundation.

The flowers of rhetoric are only ac- ceptable when backed by the ever greens of truth and sense. The gram lte statute, rough hewn though it be, is far more imposing in its simple and stern though rude proportions. than the plaster cast, however elaborately wrought and gilded.-Macaulay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

Capt. John P Harvis was a prin- ter's "devil' in Pine Bluff many years ago and is known among the printing fraternity. He enlisted in the Marine Corps way book in 1906, and liked it so we'll that he stuck. In August, 1917, he was promoted to second lieu tenant, in October he was made first lieutenant and in December. 1917, promoted to captain, which is what you might call going up the fodder in double time. He landed in France on October 29, 1917, and has been fight ing the Huns ever since, or until they saw it was no use and gave up the ghost Captain Harvis is the odopted son of Mrs. C. w. Comstock, 1901 Pennsylvania street, Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

millinery in general--why not let the famous Paris modiste solve the prob- lem in color harmony?
 As for Madame Paquin, she consid- cred herself honoredaat being able to serve the American Army. So, after much matching of ribbons and laying of colors on olive drab cloth, Mad anne Paquin decided that steel gray
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

ceive full value for his product. By using care, the dockage at the gin should be the same as the dockage at the oil mill on any certain lot of seed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
The upper Crust.

Little Miss Uppish-i suppose, mam- ma, it's only birds of the higher class that go South for the winter.-BostOn Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

HENRY WOODROW TORRENCE.
 Henry Woodrow Terrence, former ly of Fordyce Ark, enlisted at Pine Bluff May 5, 1917. He was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Sta tior. and in October, 1918, was trans ferred to Charleston s. C., as an in- structor. He died September 28 1918 of Spanish influenza. While in Pine Bluff he lived at 205 East Sixth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21

and marine blue would be just about; right. Her selection is now official
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-21
T VI Na xa sa ss sa Esa Ea Ea j PINE BLUFF BOY S
 j IS CAPTAIN IN MARINE CORPS @~ -

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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-11-07

Don't Ignore the little pains and
aches" especially backaches. They
may be little now but there is no tell.
Ing how soon Il dangerous or fatal dis.
Ease Of which they are the forerun.
ners may show Itself. Go utter the
cause OF that bnckache at nee, or O
may find yourself in the grip Of an In.
durable disease.
Do not delay a minute. Go to your
druggist and insist on his supplying
you with q box Of GOLD MEDAL
Harlem OIL Capsules. In "a hours
you will feel renewed health and vigor.
After sou have cured yourself, con.
tinue to take one or two Capsules
each day 50 as TO keep in first-class
condition. and ward on the danger Of
future attacks. Money refunded II
they do not help you. Ask for the
original Imported GOLD MEDAL
brand. and thus be sure Of getting the
genuine.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-11-07
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
At ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
CONSTIPATEO.

Look at the tongue, mother! TX
coated, it is q sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs q gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, l~istless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feyerlsh, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach.ache, sore
throat, dIarrhea. full Of cold, give a
t%easpoonful Of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless 'fruit laxative"
they love its delicious taste, and 1t
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for u BEETLE OF
"California Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children OF all
ages and for grown.ups plainly on tht
bottle. Beware Of counterfeits sole
I here. To be sure you get the genuine
ask to see that 1t is made by the Call
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refus'
any other kind with contempt.-Adv