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Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Friday next, Liberty Day, the
citizens of Clayton will celebrate their
victory of being the fourth town in
Kent to exceed their Liberty Bond
quota, with big demonstration. On
that day they will receive and raise
their Honor Flag" and at the same
time unfurl to the breeze at the School
House "Service Flag" denotlng by
stars the number of Clayton boys who
have enlisted in the service. There
will be an auto parade in the after
noon Of decorated autos, school chill
dren marching in line singing patriotic
songs, men and women on horseback
and marching organizations. The
street parade will wind up at the
School House green where public
speaking and the flag raising will
take place.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

A business meeting of the Clayton
Branch of Red Cross was held We'd
nesdsy. "a inst, and arrangements
were made for the annual report. 1t
was found desirable to make some
changes in plans and hereafter the
rooms above Mr.. Rynear Slaughter's
store, which are used for headquarters,
will be open every Thursday from 2
until 5, for the giving out and return
ing of work. A business meeting will
be held the last Thursday in May, and
on the last Thursday in each month
until further notice. An urgent call
has come from headquarters for
hospital supplies. After the battle
which is now going on, there will be
great demands upon the Red Cross.
There are fifty hospital shirts now
ready for those who will sew, and it
is hoped they can all be made in the
coming month. The junior Red Cross
is now organizing. and will soon have
100 per cent membership. They have
already made fine showing in work.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24
TOWNSEND.

Public Reception rendered Rev. |. &.
Barrett and Family.
Townsend, April %. "A public re-
ception was rendered Rev. DR.. L. E.
Barrett, pastor of the M. E. Church,
and his family, Friday evening last,
in the Assembly Hall. All the people
OF the neighborhOod were invited to
come and give DR.. Barrett a hearty
welcome and it was a reception that
made a good impression as we'll as
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from Cheswold. Kenton
BIackbird, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck
leipsic, Brenford, and Their Vicinties

Jones spent the week-en in Whining
ton--Mr. Robert Barkley, of Will
mlngton' spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs N. BArkley. Miss Ada
Harris Of Philadelphia. spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Harris.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24
Carriage Painting

am prepared to do carriage paint
ing of all descriptions at rock bottom
prices. Work Guaranteed. Apply
JESSE WILLIAMS, Snallwoods
Blacksmith Shop, Mt. Vernon Street,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24
Automobile to Hire

% =! am prepared to carry parties bv tonrino
car at any time or to a1y Mace " rUurlng rpg
ments ll can be made by calling at r1"eI nv neeI
room on Main Street, or NV residence PoOi 20.
ner Oh delaware and Cummins streets. WI
ROBERT A. THOMPSON
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Mrs. H. W. Woolford is at the
National Stomach Hospital in Phil
adelphia where last week, she under
went an operation for appendicitis.
She is slowly recovering.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

A meeting of the P. R. R. Wom-
ems Division for War Relief will be
held Friday. May 3, in Fraternal Hall
at 2. 80 p. m. Mrs. r. L. Holiday,
Chief of Column, will be present and
requests full attendance as there is
business of Importance to be discussed.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Mrs. Besse M. Pleasanton, of Will
mington, formerly of this vicinity.
who recently had very serious opera
tiOn for appendicitis, is on a brief stay
with her sister, Mrs. Mary z. Naylor,
of Clayton, until able to resume her
position, being employed in the Office
of E. |. DUPONT.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Rev. John Bunting will give a
patriotic lecture Thursday evening in
st. Paul M. E. Church, to the Red
Men and any patriotic citizens.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Personals. Mr.. B Baldwin, of
East Orange, is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Baldwin. -
Miss Marian Stewart, of Wilmington,
spent the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Stewart, Sr. Miss Mary l.
Johnson spent the weekend with re-
latives in Middletown. Miss Frances
Allen spent the weekend in Whining
ton. MIR. Philip Grant, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. II. Grant. Beulah
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

BRAZILIAN BALM is MagE. ... )"
COUGHS, GRIP, GROUP, ASI.,Is n.nr,
Catarrh, Quick Consumption O'''
ChitiS, KILLS the Germs. =. 6
R. F. JACKSON & CO., Arcaos' ;"
For Sale at All DrugsisVS'
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24
CLAYTON.

Mr.. Prettyman, of Wilmington,
Superintendent of Anti Saloon League.
spoke in St. Paul M. E. Church Sun
day evening. April 21st.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Frederick A. Ross, assistant train
master of the Delaware Division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, has been
transferred from Clayton to the gen
ersl superintendent's office, being
member of an important committee.
He is succeeded as assistant train
master by Cornelius j. Hall. Edward
H. Roe, acting supervising ag ent of
the Delaware Division, has been ap.
pointed supervising agent. Mr.. Hall
is former Milford boy and the son
of Mrs. Wilhelmina Hall of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

Clayton has gone lover the top
in the Liberty Loan Drive and is the
fourth town in the county to exceed
its quota. Put down for $40, 900, its
patriotic citizens have raised over
$50. 600. The $40, 600 mark was
passed at o'clock Friday afternoon
and there is great rejoicing among
the citizens over the success they have
attained. Tomorrow, Thursday even
ing. at O'Clock, there will be a
patriotic meeting in St. Paul M. E.
Church at which all citizens are in
yited to participate in and rejoice over
the success of the drive. The Rev.
John j. Bunting, of Ridgley, Md, an
orator of well-known local repute,
will be the speaker. There will be
special music.
Smyrna times., 1918-04-24

~ ~ O0'er' sweetheart or friend you have in the army by
buying LIBERTY BONDS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT
WANTED BY PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth, Va, Jan. Ala com
fnunfcation, signed by City Manager
Bates. Mayor Harvey. chairman OF
the city council. and City Attorney
John w. Happier, was Saturday after
noon sent to the Portsmouth, Berk-
ley and Suffolk Water company's Of
zee in this city. The city officials ask
IN the letter, the price for which the
waterN company will transfer to the
city all OF its holdings. including the
plant in Suffolk, the plant In this city.
oil Its pipe lines, lakes and holdings
in Berkeley ward, Of the city of Nor
folk.
1t was stated that the reason for
asking the information OF the water
company is to ascertain for what
amount 1t will sell to the city. should
the city decide to purchase the plant
and run II az a municipal utility II
the city decides to purchases the plant
and the figure quoted by the water
company Is close to the amount shown
In the data now in the hands of the
city. 1t may he possible to effect the
purchase without condemnation pro-
ceedings In the courts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
News of the Old Dominion
INJURED IN COLLISION
THAT HE WAS NOT IN

Norfolk, Va. Jan. ALTO have just
bounded OFT moving trolley car fol-
lowing collision between it and a mo-
tor truck and to escape with only
minor injuries was the unusual exc
perience of Matthew Bradberry. a
Union mission guest, Saturday morn
ing while walking down the sidewalk
on Twenty sixth street. Bradberry was
carried into residence 327 Twenty
sixth street and was later removed to
81. Vincent's hospital under direction
OF Patroiman Mattox. He sustained
an injured arm and leg.
The collision between the motor
truck, the property of the Building
Supplies corporation, Brooke avenue,
driven by Buck Hargrave, colo-ed.
and trolley car No. 2s4Q, occurred at
tie intersection OF Debree avenue and
twenty sixth. street and the truck was
knocked across the sidewalk with a
smashed wheel and otherwise dam
aged. Bradberry was instrumental In
hating It's progress. his person offer
ing the only resistance to the back
ward flip of the gasoline burner, fol-
lowing its impact with the electrically
driven car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
NORFOLK MERCHANTS OPPOSE
FENDER WATER Bill

Norfolk Va, Jan. 21.--A vigorous
~ otest against the bill introduced IN
the general assembly through the eff.
forts Of ". p. Pender on behalf al
the Norfolk County Water company.
was entered at a special meeting OF
the board OF directors of the Retail
Merchants association SATURDAY. after.
noon This protest was voiced by the
association In tho following teleera m
TO Senator Il. Q. Matthew'S:
Directors of the Retail Merchants
association, in session this date. are
unanimous In their opposition 70 the
bill proposed by ". d. Peuder in be
half of the Norfolk County Water
company.
Failure to ratify the charter. az
submitted to and approved by a vote
in excess of three to one OF the people
or this city, would result disastrously
TO the growth and Industrial develop
ment OF this city and section. and
would seriously handicap the United
States government In securing sun,
cient water for It's operation base
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
? MORGAN RUSSELL
SHIT By BU. CLAIR

Norfolk. Va, Jan. Pip. Morgan
RUSSELL Olney Court apartment, pres
idcnt of the RUSSELL Ice Cream Co.,
Inc, was shot through the leg near
The knee by an unknown person at
his business establishment. 1877 West
Charlotte street. about s:15 O'Clock
last night. He was rea owed to tn
Protestant hospital, and wss reported
as resting comfortably at a late hour.
His assailant escaped through rear
window, leaving absolutely no clue TO
his identity.
Mr.. RUSSELL went to his factory on
business and hearing noise In the
toilet inquired OF the trespssser what
he wanted there and who he was.
Getting no answer, ne pushed open
the door, whereupon he was greeted
with a fusiilade OF shots. the unknown
man firing at him three times. But
one OF the bullets took effect. how
ever.
The fact that the bolts had been
removed from the safe hinges and
were lying on the floor IL conclusive
evidence TO the police that the I'M
known party was In the, building with
robbery as his intent and that he was
engaged in opening the safe when in
tsrrupted by the unexpected arrival
Of the proprietor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22

work on the new army base, at the
city terminal. was assured saturda,
by the arrival OF Major VI. A. Butler
%. NJ. r. c., who will have charge o.
the construction of the army base
Major Butler viii begin at once the
recruiting OF an army OF $4,000 work
men who will he put TO work on the
construction and viii rush 1t to com
pletion with all the speed possible.
Major Butler stated that the origi-
mai intention of the government to
build base at the cost of about $40
100000 will be carried out and that
when the work III finished the Norfolk
base will be the largest in the eoun-
try and the one through which the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
UNIQUE WEDDING IN NAVY
y. Nj. &. a. BEFORE 900 SAILORS

Norfolk, Va. January 2l.--Prob-
ably no girl outside Of the pages
Of nction magazine ever had
her wedding staged in more ro-
mantle setting or before a more APP
prsciative gathering thar did Miss
Dora Ethel Hendershott. who was the
central figure in be9, tiful ceremon
in the lobby of the Navy Y. NJ C. A.
last night. Miss Henderson--beg par
don, Mrs. Wilmoth--came to Norfolk
saturday from her home TN West Vir-
stnfa at the insistent pleadings OF John
II. Wiimoth. of Pegosa Springs, Col,
one OF Uncle Sans blue coated fight
ing men.
Saturday night at o'clock more
than six hundred sailors thronged the
lobby of the Navy Y NJ. C. A An
hour of singing had Just come to an
end when w. r.. Herr, religious works
secretary of the association. announced
that a wedding was scheduled to take
place In Ave minutes
An altar was quickly improvised at
the head of the broad staircase and
draped with American flags. Over
TIE spot where the minister was TO
stand was hoisted a national Christian
flag.
The bride and groom were met at
~,
who escorted them through the crowd
Of hluejackets to the foot of the stairs.
where they were Joined by Mics
Graves, secretary of the Y. w. G. A.
ana MIR. Herr. who acted as attendants
for the bride and groom, respectively.
Meantime, e. G. Ryalis u. g. NJ, had
taken his place at the piano on the
balcony, and at the proper moment
struck UP the stately strains OF the
wedding march from Izohengrin. and
the unique bridal procession marched
up the stairs to a point in front OF
the irnprovised altar, whore they were
met by Rev Stuart Nye Hutchinson.
ID. D., OF the First Presbyterian
church, who performed the marriage
ceremony
Az the last words. making the pair
man and wife fell from the minis
ter's lips. elamorous cheers broke
forth from thousand lusty. threats.
and everybody rushed forward to Of
fer congratulations. The reception
wcds were escorted by Mr.. Herr and
a master to private door
way, through which they made their
getaway.
The only regret OF the wedding
guests was the fact that they had not
been acquainted with the event IN
time to provide essentials, i'm the form
OF rice, confetti and old shoes. for the
proper post-weddins ceremonies. II
"ss agreed last night that next time
q wedding takes place at the building
These requisites will not be lacking,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
Today's Aid to Beauty

Hair is by far the most con-
sp!cuous thing about us and is prob
ably the most easily damaged by bad
or careless treatment. IF we are very
careful in hair washing, we will have
virtually no hair troubles. An espe-
cially fine shampoo for this weather,
one that brings out all the natural
beauty OF the hair: that dissolves and
entirely removes all dandrun. excess
oil and dirt; can easily be used at
trifing expense by simply dissoiving
teaspoonful of Cauthrox (which you
can get at any druggist) In u cup OF
hot water. This makes a full cup OF
shampoo uquid--enough so 1t lis easy
te apply 1t to all the hair instead OF
Just the top OF the head. This chemi-
c1lly diss"lves all impurities and Gre
les soothing. cooling iather. Rims
Ing leaves the scalp spotlessly clean
soft and plant while the hair takes
on the glossy richness OF natural color,
also p ffnfriness which makes IL seem
much heavier than It H. After
Canthrox shampoo. arranging the hair
ts ple6aure.--Adw i
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22

The little chiid's doll 10 mother to
the most romantic fairy. And in the
years that pass, the ash fades into
the petals of June rose, to evolve
the most wondrous of all transfor-
nations
And now comes a more serious ne
ROD when the joy of real motherhocd
should be as tranquil as best effort
can provide.
This is accomplished with a won
derful remedy known as Mothers
Friend An external application so
penetrating In its nature as to thor
oushiy iubrfcate the myriad network
OF cords. tendons nerves and mus
Giles just beneath the skin of the alb
domen
1t relieves the tension, prevents
tenderness and pain. at the crisis and
enables the abdomen to expand gent
ly. The muscles contract natural ly
after baby arrives and the form is
thus preserved
1t should be applied daily, night
and morning. during the period OF
expectancy. BY regular use II en-
ables the abdomen to expand without
the usual strain when baby is born.
Naturally. pain and danger at the
crisis is less.
You viii find Mothers Friend on
sale at every drug store. II is pre-
nared onlv bv the Bradieid Reguia.
tor Co. Fss1. lamar Bldg. Allan
In. Ga They VIII send YOU an In
structfve Motherhood Book" with
out charge. Write them to mail II
To you. DO not neglect for a single
morning or night to use Mothers
Friend. Obtain bottle from YOUR
druggist TODAY ny all means. and thus
fortifv yourself against pain ana dts
comfort---Adv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22

Experts throughout the civilized
world are making experiments with
wireless telegraph. hut the general
pubic has come 10 the conclusion
that the invention has no practical
value.
president Wilson's latest address
vas published In every part OF the
globe twenty-four hours after de-
uEcrance.)
Women form housewives lea CUES to
protest against high cost Of living. II
J" feared milk VIII rise to ten cents
p quart and eggs to a nickel a piece
'preposterous prices" according to
press consensus,
Newspapers print many columns
regarding peace congress at The
Hague a..
Sensation Of the day. Women wear
ing but one pettieoat
Storm of indignation is raised BIZ
newfianGIed skirts Just barely touch.
iug ankles.
Poftsrhouse steak fetches the I'm
beard Of price 81 thirty cents pound.
Nat Goodwin is divorced ana mar
Ties for the third time
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4nynody thinks there il anything
beautiful about snow, hold M his
hand
"hep George Crenslls w gets 70 be
comtoller az Richmond we know
where We can get Fellow to vouch
For GS
II chasis Trafieri ever gets back
TO. The REVERT we will he sorry for
The enemy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22

vast majority OF the stores for the
armies in France will pass.
The first buildings to be erected at
the base. other than the barracks for
workmen which are already under
construction, viii be twelve enormous
warehouses for the storage of army
materials. Work on these buildings
viii commence Just as soon as the ma
terial to be used in their construction
arrives.
Already there is a force Of 400
wcrkmen at the army base and tina
rrst two. buildings, an Office building.
two stories and 100 by 80 feet, and
officers quarters, ~ by 80 feet, are
we'll started.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
Telephone Madison 1923.

trimmed with silver lace. and car
rfed a shower bouquet of Ophelia
roses
The two little flower girls were
Misses Harriet and Winifred Torrey,
Of Peterson. y. H. nieces OF the
bridegroom.
Ralph Cotton was the bride
grooms best man. and the ushers
were DIT. Louis Pyle Daniel Nor
man Turner. outs Thsbault. samuel
stofTer, George Minds and Wood
ruff Scott.
Immediately following the cere-
mouv there VAS n reception AZ the
home Of Or. and MEx. Grammer. in
Spruce street The out-of-town
guests Included: Mrs. John Bowie
and Miss Cornelis Bowie, OF Bowie:
Rev. r Carter Page. Of Bedford
CITY. Va. Miss Mayo Thach. OF Bir-
mlnEhan. Ala. Miss Frances Rich
ardson OF Charleston, w. Va.
At tina Art Unb.
Members Of the Art club viii hear
Dr. Frank Pratt spsAk on "EpictituH
ana the Stoics" this afternoon at 4:5o
O'clock. All members and their
friende are invited. Following the
Fletcher's studio.
Members of Lee chapter, L. y. G,
are requested by Mrs. Temple Roy,
chairman OF the army and navy ball
to meet her in the Home for Con-
federate Women this morning 81 IL
O'Clock Plans for the ball on me
evening OF February s will be per-
fected at this time.
AM-Day Meeting.
The Bi-County w. G. T. l. will
hold an ali-dsy meeting in Broad
street methodist church. Wednesday.
The morning session beginning at 10
o. eIock will be a prayer OF thanks
giving In the interest Of national pro-
hibition. The afternoon session be-
ginning AT 2 o'clock will be presided
over bv Mrs II M Hoge. the state
All members and friends
OF the organization are cordially in
yited 70 attend.
At the westmorciaaid Club
The regular Wednesday night
dances at the westmoreland club have
been changed to Friday nights and
with the coming Friday.
January Is. dances will be held for
the members and their families every
other week during tho winter from
Q TO 1890 o'clock.
Meetings at the Y. W. c. A.
The Wednesday club will hold its
eaular weekly meeting in the audi
torftrrl Of the Young Women's Chris
Tan association this evening AT 81
o clocI
There will be an important meet
ne Of the council Of social workers
al O'clock this afternoon in the
auditorium - the Young Women =
Christian association. 6 North Fifth
street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
y. n. REID treasurer Of A. OIL.

NorfoIh Va. Jan. Zl.--Word was
received in Norfolk last night of the
election Of John T, Reid of this city,
rs treasurer OF the Atlantic Coast Line
raiiroad MI Reid Is elected to fill
TIE vacancy caused by the death of
James + Post Mr. Post died ten
days ago.
Mr.. Reid is assistant treasurer OF
the Norfolk division OF the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad and treasurer 81
the Belt Line railway Of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
i NRLEIGH no III; CONSIDERED
FOR LABOR COMMISSIONERS

Portsmouth, Va, Jan. 2t--~T. *
FArleigh. prominently connected with
the labor movement In the state, has
been notified 10y Governor eject 'W'est -
utoreland Davis that his name will
gecetNe careful consideration when the
appointment is made for commission
or Of labor for the state of Virginia.
Mr.. Farieigh is one Of Ports-
mouths prominent labor men and In
connected with the labor movement
in other sections. he has been a
resident ~ This city for the past TWEEN
~ years. lie Is a machinist by trade
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
STEAMER BURNS FURNITURE
10 PREVENT PIPEss RFTFZTNC:

Norfolk Va. Ian. 21.--The fact
-lsat a Spanish steamer in Hampton
Roads found il necessary to burn a
part OF her cabin furniture to prevent
freezing Of pipes gives one an idea
u the difficulty vessels are experisnc-
ing in securing fuel, due principally
70 congested traffic conditions. stea m :
srs in the Roads are being sllowanced
hsH ton Of coal daily while waiting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
Against Smoking ON Ferries.

Portsmouth, Va. Jan. 21.-Ths
Norfolk county board of supervisors
IN it's apecisl meeting yesterday after
noon determined TO refer to the fer
rtes committee the matter of takirv
some steps TO induce the city OF Nor
folk to pass an ordinance prohibiting
smoking In the ferry houses ana IN
the cabins of ferry boats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22

N0rfoIk J - daN. Hit. ?. Az
dgews. chairman Of the commission
ets freight and drayage committee.
Will issue a proc !amation TO all MGR
chants shippers and receivers Of
freight. in Norfolk, IL the effect that
they will be expected 20 give their
fuflesr cooperation IN facilitating
handling Of freight, during "a week
which a. ar present arranged. will be
banned as freight moving week for
Lhte civ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-22
RUNAWAY SCHOOLBOY
EASILY FOUND IN PETERSByR re

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 2f---Raymond
Rears. fourteen-y ear-old son Of Mr.
ard Mrs. r. 9, Reams 1905 Bran
bleton avenue, the youngster who Lent
home Thursday afternoon after ad-