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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-30
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX
DIES IN BRANFORD
Noted Poetess Suffered Nervous
Collapse While in War Re-
lief Work Abroad.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. October 80
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. author and
poetess. died at her home. the Bunga-
had been i'll for some months, having
had a nervous collapse while engaged
in war relief work in England.
Her death was not unexpected to
those who shared the seclusion of
her home. The exact nature of her
final illness is not stated.
Mrs. Wilcox had been constantly
under medical care for nine months.
During her illness overseas messages
to friends despaired of her recovery.
strength and in July was brought to
New York and then 10 Branford. in
fultil.ment of a desire to be in her
own home. the place wherein most
of her literary work had been done
and where, with Mr.. Wilcox, she had
entertained friends from over all the
world. Her surviving relatives are
a brother and sister in the west.
The arrangements for the funeral
have not been completed. The body
will be- taken to Springfield, Mass.
for. cremation and a serC:ce will be
held there. although the time has
not yet been determined.
Ella Wheeler was born at Johns
town Center. Wis. in 1855. Her ad-
vanced education was obtained at the
University of Wisconsin. She was
married to Robert NJ. Wilcox in 1884,
and her fame as a poetesS was won
by her writings under the name Ella
Wheeler Wilcox. She was long an
editorial writer and contributor to
the New York Journal and Chicago
American. a score of volumes of her
poems have been published.
Mrs. WilcoX.s work, always full of
sentiment. was characterized by depth
of human sympathy and her under
standing of men and women brought
Immense popularity. Laugh and the
world laughs with you: weep and you
weep alone" the authorship of which
phrase was once the subject of pro-
longed discussion, is perhaps her most
often quoted ~epfgram
Mrs. Wilcox was probably the most
popularity read of the poets of to-
day
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
419 EGGS FROM 20
HENS IN 80 DAYS
MIR. Doughsrty Got This Result in
October. Plan is Easily Tried.

81 tried Don Sung and the results were
far past. any expectations. l got 419 eggs
in 80 days from 20 hens while moulting.
l think this is wonderful, as they hardly
laid at all before while moulting. Prank
Dougherty, 594o E. 18th St, indianapolis.
Mr.. Dougherty bought 81 worth of Don
Sung tablets in October and wrote the
above letter in November. Figure his profit
on So dozen eggs from hens that formerly
laid little or nothing.
This may sound too good to be true, but
it costs nothing to find out Wen make
you the same offer we made him.
Give your hens Don Sung and watch re-
suits. for one month. If you don't find that
it pays for itself and pays you a good
profit besides, simply tell US and your
money will be promptly refunded.
Don Sung Chinese for egg-laying) works
directly on the egg laying organs, and is
also a splendid tonic. 1t Is easily given
in the feed, improves the hens health,
makes her stronger and more active in any
weather, and starts her laying.
Try Don Sung for 80 days and if it
doesn't get You the eggs, no matter how
cold or wet the weather, your money will
be refunded by return mail. Get Don Sung
from your druggist or poultry remedy dealer
or send 30 cents for a package by mail pre-
paid. Burrell-Dugger Co., 100 Columbia
Bldg, indianapolis, Ind.-(Adyt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

table Compound was recommended to
me and I took it, and 1 believe 1
would never have been we'll if it had
not been for the Vegetable Compound
and Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. I am recommending your med
icine to all women ailing as | was,
for [ think it will carry them safely
through the Change of Life, and re-
lieve the ailments that come at that
period. Mrs. ALExIE G. NANGLE,
Galatia, Ill.
Women who suffer from nervous
ness, cheat flashes" backache, head
aches, and 'the blues" should try
this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and if complications exist
write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. The result of their
DO years experience in such cases is
IT your service.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
HOW TO DARKEN
GRAY HAIR
A Cincinnati Barber Tells How to
Make a Remedy for Gray Hair.

Mr. Frank Harbaugh, Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, who has been a barber
for more than forty years, recently
made the following statement:
ANYONE can prepare a simple mix
ture at home, at very little cost, that
will darlen gray hair, and make it
soft and glossy. To a half-pint Of
water add 1 ounce bay rum, a small
box of Barbo Compound and IA
ounce glycerine. These ingredients
can be bought at any drug store at
very little cost. Apply 10 the hair
twice a week until the desired shade
is obtained. This will make gray
haired person look twenty years
younger. 1t is easy to use, does not
color the most delicate scalp, is not
sticky or greasy and does not rub
Off"-(AdVt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
Stomach Trouble or Tape
worm Banished.

Many persons who suffer from
stomach trouble really have tape
worm and don't know it. A guaran-
teed remedy which has proven to be
remarkably effective in expelling
tapeworms and giving quick relief in
all forms of stomach trouble is be-
ing sent on free trial by the Schoen-
herr Co., Dept. 55, Milwaukee, Wis.
They guarantee it to remove. in
less than one hour, any tapeworm
with it's head. No pain, no dieting.
no danger; also, to relieve any form
of stomach trouble or it costs moth
ing. Take advantage of their free
trial offer. Write them today.
(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
The Dos and Don'tS
Of BOiIinu Water

Don't use it for painted or gilt
china, 1t will in time wear away
combined with soda or soap contain
ing soda. Always rub off the grease
with soft paper before washing and
then wash with q tepid lather.
Don't use it for your hands. 1t
will age them.
chamois gloves. Make a tepid lather
and wash them on the hands.
Don't use it promiscuously for the
boiling of all vegetables. Some OF
them need to be started in cold wa
ter. Your cook book will enlighten
you upon that subject.
Don't use it in the laundering OF
silks.
low FOR the dos:
Use it for making tea or coffee.
Use it with soda and ammonia for
flushing sinks.
Use it for the laundering of white
things, linen or cotton.
before the using, if you are doubtful
about your drinking water. 1t may
taste flat but it will be pure.
Use it in the bath, but run in cold
water first if you want to preserve
the enamel or porcelain of the tub.
if you have washed it in warm soap
suds. Be sure, however, that the
temperature of the glass is not :
low one when you apply the nos
water, for a sudden change is apt to
break the glass.
Use it for rinsing silver which has
been cleaned with polish.
Nut and Cheese Roast
cup of grated cheese.
cup of chopped English w3l-
ruts.
cup or bread crumbs.
tablespoons of chopped Ou!on.
1 tablespoon Of butter.
Juice of half a lemon.
Salt and pepper.
Cook the onion in the butter and
little water until it is tender
Mix the other ingredients and
moisten with water, using the
water in which the onion has been
cooked. Pour into shallow baking
dish and brown in the oven.
satin frocks cut-outs over bright
color satins, are especially stunning
ways of aiding the color note.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
AUN I JULIA'S
- 7 7 TER BOX
My Dear Children:


a proud
to think how work on We have
generosity
plan Thanksgiving day a way
giving office
of November, telling
most thankful for this I'll put letter
hold.
Lovingly,
LA
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

l was wild with
misery. l had a
constant, dull
pain, and would
always feel tired.
l suffered in this
way for five or
six years and was
treated by a ply
stefan and took
different reme-
dies without ben
eft. Lydia E.
Pinkham's We're.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
FaShionqramS

Blue satin and black velvet gowns
are interestingly ornamented with
pearl embroideries in black and
white effect.
Tulles in bright colors' alive rib
hon-trimmed. The ribbons are self
color and are usually bead-edged
Among the leading colors for
blouses, brown and navy blue con-
tinue TO have highest favor
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
JESSIE BELLE MADDOX.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Will you
please admit another little Georgia girl into
takes The Journal, and 1 am a silent reader
of the letter box and 1 enjoy reading the
cousins letters very much l live on
farm. and l like farm life best of all. It
is raining here this afternoon and l am
very lonesome and wish some of you cous-
ms would drop over to see me. As forgot,
guess l had better describe and let you
cousins have an idea CT how l look. Now
don't get scared and run, for it won't take
long, SO look out here l go: Brunette hair,
blue eyes, dark complexion, feet inches
SO you know I am a peach. Ha! How
many of you cousins have my birthday? 1t
is the Goth of October.
Cousins, don't you think it was SO good
of Aunt Julia to adopt the little French
baby? Aunt Julia, 1 am sending cents
for Yvonne.
If any of you cousins want to correspond
with me, let your cards and letters fly to
MYRTLE FLOWERS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
Sparks, Ga.

Dearest Aunt Julia and Cousins: Will you
please let me in for few minutes? / won't
stay very long. | think you cousins ought to
tie chat, as this is my first time to visit you
all, l have been a silent reader of the Let
ter Box for some time and thought l would
write. My little sister wrote to the Letter
Box, and | see Mr.. WaSteba sket did not get
her letter. Her name is Uneeta, and She
has also received several sweet letters from
some of the little cousins. Well I guess you
all are wondering how l look. so i will de-
scribe myself before / go any further, so
here goes: Blonde. curly hair, Blue eyes. fair
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
ROBY WEEKS.
Mulhaven, Ga, October 1, 1919.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Will you
admit Georgia girl into your circle? l
live on a farm and like the country fine.
although we are going to move to town in
a few months.
Cousins, how many of you like music?
l do for one. [ am very fond of it. 1
took course through mail, and like it just
fine
Will give You description of myself:
Have black curly hair and dark brown eyes
and am of the brunette type; weigh about
1875 pounds. Will leave my age for you
to guess. Would be delighted to hear from
all the cousins. So please write me. Will
give you prompt reply.
Best wishes for Aunt Julia and all the
circle.
JESSIE BELLE MADDOX.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
Woodruff. s. c., Route ,.

Ny Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Will
you admit a Georgia girl into your happy
circle? l have been a silent reader of the
letter box for some time. and have de-
cided after a long time to write Aunt Julia
am sure you had fine time on your
picnic. | sure would like to have been
with you.
Well, as I am new cousin. had better
Five feet inches tall, black hair, blue
Aunt Julia, I did not mean to stay so
long. but please pardon me. Enclosed find
10 cents for Yvonue. If any of you cous-
ns would like to correspond with a country
girl, let your letters fly. With much love
to Aunt Julia and cousins. SO goOd-by.
ANNIE JAMES.
Martin Ga, Route l, Box 46.
PSI forgot to give my weight, which
is 81 pounds. I will be glad to exchange
crochet samples with any cousin.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins Here I come
again
1 guess ] have worn out my welcome
but as l received so many good letters
and cards, thought I would come again.
You good-looking girls must not stop,
but keep writing. I will answer all cards
and letters received, for / do enjoy CORE
spending with the girls. You boys who
prefer writing to a Georgia boy do so.
will answer your cards and letters.
would stay longer. but 1 hear Mr. w. B.
coming with French 10, SO will close
for this time. l remain,
Your old cousin,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
WOMEN OF
MIDDLE ACE
How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable CompoundRe-
lieves the Ailments of
Change of Life.

During Change of Life T had hot
flashes, dizzy spells and every month
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

T.oice Johnson, 25c; Clara Bell Bruce, 10c;
Paul Henderson, 1Oc; Stella Howell, 10c;
Myrtle Flowers and Idella Hutchinson, Zoe;
Annie james, 100; Magnolia Roscoe. 10c;
Sallie L. Turner, Zoe; kathleen. Gladys, Pos
tell and ldOna Crosby, Zoe; Pauline Waiting
Ton, 1Oc; Vera Thomas, SC; ONEIDA Blanks.
&c; Pearl Parks and Pauline Smith, Toe:
Bernice Hcaty, 10c; Grace and Guy Jenkins,
Zoe; Gladys Jenkins. Zoe: Helen Fury, Zoe:
Everett bridges, Toe; Mamie Mcbride, &c;
Daniel j. McAuliff, loo; Lawrence Stein,
hauser, 4c; Clarence McLendon, 1Oc: Leila
Bea Rogers, &c; Jane Wigley, Sc; c. f. AL
GNander, 10c; Annie Lou Connolly, 10c; Ruby
Dawson; 1oc! Bernice Beatty, Toe; Birdie
simpson. Toe; Mary Nix, 16c: Alma Lee,
&C; Lillian Pendarvis, Zoe; Carrie L. Will
son, 1oc; Hershal Green. &c: Maud Thomas,
Gertrude Boyd, &c; Mary Ray, sc; Sedonia
Wolf; 10c: Maude Crockett, 10c; Fred Ne
Phatter. Zoe; Ida Prosser. 1Oc; Mrs. Lille
Short Short 25c; Eva Hardin. Toe, Elizabeth
Kirk, Ice; Elm4 c. Hall, 1Oc; Elizabeth
Gallagher Sant Toa and sI Enla rqnntain, 1gc; H H.
Iruett. 10c: Bonnie Williams, zoe; Abel
Underwood, Toe; John f. Mock, Zoe: Urania
Thomas. 10c: Mary Parsons. 1Oc: Mabel An
Shields 10c: Grace Rowland. 25e; jamie T..
Jones, lOc Rosaleene Thomas, "a: Roberta
L. Watson, Zoe: Carrie Lemons, sc,
Dear Aunt Julia: Will you admit another
South Carolina girl into your happy band
VI boys and girls? I live on the farm, and
like it fine. Well, most of the cousins
describe themselves, | will do likewise. I
have light hair, blue eyes, fair complexion
and weigh about 104 pounds.
Cousins, I know that Aunt Julia had a
nice time during her vacation, don't YOU?
think it was nice in Aunt Julia to adopt
a French orphan. l will send some money
for it later.
l will close by asking all the cousins
to write to me. | will answer all I
reive. With love TO Aunt Julia and cous-
ms. Your niece and cousin.
ANNIE LOU HARRIS.
D
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

complexion. feet inches high, weigh 9S
pounds and seventeen years Old am also
a mOtherlesS girl.
Auntie, l think you did a mighty good
thing when you adopted the little French
haby, and l am going to send &c for the lit
tie baby. ] would be glad to hear from
some of you cousins, so if any of you want
to correspond with me let your cards and let
tiers fly to
MISS DELLA HUTCHINSON.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
Matthews, n. c.. Route 26.

Dear Aunt Julia: Will you please admit a
lonely Georgia boy into your happy band of
boys and girls? will promise not to stay
will describe myself: Weight about eighty
four pounds, height about 4 feet inches,
medium complexion, age twelve, black hair
will pick peas. My father takes the good
old Journal. Please have this printed.
will try to answer all letters received. Please
write. CARL l.. ELLERD
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

Dear Aunt Julia: May T come in a while
this cool morning? ! Am a farmers little
girl, and for the present I am very busy
helping daddy pick cotton, although | would
much ather stay in the house and play
with my dolls and kittens. l have four
dolls and three kittens. and 7 sure do love
to play with them / enjoy reading the
letter box very much. have never written
before, but my sister has had several let
ters printed. Well, l will close when
have described myself: have brown eyes,
auburn hair and fair complexion, am ten
years old. Would be glad to get letters
from the little boys and girls, as I am an
invalid and stay at home most of the time.
Your niece and cousin,
IOTTIE T.. RITCH
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Won't Won
ict an Alabama grille join your happy band?
What you doing for pastime? read,
"rochet and tat. Well. as it is raining to-
day and ! lonesome. thought I would
come for little chat with you.
Mr.. Luther Huff. your letters are fine.
Why don't more of you Alabama boys and
don't get scared: Dark hair, brown eyes
: feet inches low and weigh only $50
pounds. NV age is between fourteen and
eighteen. Who has my birthday-March %?
I must go to work. I would like to cor
respond with you. Let the letters flv to
JEWEL WALDROP.
Keerer, Ala, Route 3,
Dear Aunt Julia: I guess that you think
I am dead, but am not and now I will
try to tell you what has been happening to
me. When I first started to making the
had to have some operations and when they
got Strengthened out again our school start
ed, so / have been a busy kid But l
did make one piece of tatting. I am asham
ed that did not get to make the rest. Yes
Aunt Julia, 1 want you to adopt little
French boy, too. think that we can sup
port another French child Don't you? I
hope you had a good time when you went on
your trip. hope that can do
to do anything. You will have to
excuse me this time and I will do better
next time Find inclosed my tatting for
the French Iassie. and my bit for the
French laddy. Find, Enclosed the three
cent stamp that 1 forgot to inclose the last
time 1 wrote to you. Wishing you and
all the cousins a happy time I remain
LOICE JOHNSON.
pn,N;eav Lr,o
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

Dear Aunt Julia: Will you admit NORTH
Carolina girl into your happy band Of girls
and boys! Nv father takes your paper and
I enjoy reading it, L live on the farm and
enjoy farm life fine. Well, l guess you
cousins are wondering how I look. I have
dark hair. blue eyes, fair complexion, weigh
12T pounds, 5 feet inches and am seven
teen years old.
All of you cousins write to me I will
close with the best of wishes to all.
BEACHEL WICKER.
Sanford Y G. r z d Boy IS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: have been
silent reader Of the Letter Box for quite a
while, and enjoy reading them. I think it
girl who had no father or mother to care for
her.
How many of the cousins had a brother in
He came home In June, and you bet I was
glad to see him.
live six miles from Marietta, the county
seat Of Cobb county. I am in the fourth
grade at school and am nine years old.
will close. Your new cousin.
PITRY TIITT,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-10-28
Marietta, Ga, Route 3.

Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Please slip
over and let another Georgia girl join your
happy club of boys and girls. I live in
town. I like town life fine. have lived in
town all my life.
What do you girls do to pass away the
time? I knit and crochet Well, l will de-
scribe myself to you all, I am 5 feet 2
inches tall black hair, brown eyes. fair
complexion, weight 1Os fifteen years Old
All Of YOU boys and girls hurry on with
your letters and cards. will be glad to
hear from Won all. My love and best wishes
TO aunt Julia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
THREE INJURED
IN AUTO CRASH
Two Under Care of Hospital
Surgeons as Result of Hurts
Last Evening

Two persons are in the Harrisburg
Hospital and third was given treat
ment by a physician, as a result OF
two automobiles crashing on pave
ments at Seventeenth and Derry
streets last evening. when they at
tempted to avoid collision.
Margaret Baer, aged II, 423 South
Seventh street, is in the hospital.
where she was treated for severe
abdominal injuries, suffered when
struck by one of the cars. Mrs. p. j.
Phillips, 1888 Market street, who was
riding i'm one of the automobiles, has
a sprained right foot and severe con-
tusions o. the back. Ruth Barr, 1872
South Seventeenth street, was treat
ed by physician for severe ankle in
juries. The girls were on the pave
ment on their way from school at
the time of the accident
The accident occurred when a col
liSiOn was threatened between cars
driven by John LutZ, 261 Liberty
tsreet. and Miss Margaret Phillips.
1888 Market street. Both swerved
their cars toward the curb, the Lutz
car striking the fireplug and the Phil
lips car a telegraph pole. Both were
badly damaged. Responsibility for
the accident has not been definitely
determined.
Miss Phillips was driving the au-
tomobile with struck and killed Mel
win Kepford. traffic officer at Fourth
and Chestnut streets about yeaI
ago. Numerous complaints have been
received at police headquarters. au-
thorities say, of reckless driving Cn
her part.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
Trio Taken by Police
Awaiting Hearings Today

'JOhn Drunk was one of the
three men whose conception of the
spirit of yesterdays celebration
caused them to imbbe too freely
of the flowing bowl. In consequence
to-day they found themselves in
the Dauphin county Jail, awaiting
bearings in police court during the
afternoon on drunk and disorder
ly charges.
John Drunk" was so named on
his commitment papers. by reason
of the fact that police authorities
were unable to learn his real name.
He is known to have been in police
headquarters several times and the
police are of the opinion his name
is Devlin and that he lives at Steel
ton.
lie aud one other man. Lovre Ver-
bonic, We're found in wobbly condi-
tion in the city streets They were
unable to take care of Themselves
and We're sent TO police station for
safekeeping. Il. r. Tam was taken
into custody while conducting him
self in n disorderly manner in the
uptown district t,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
JEWISH WELFARE
. WORK CONTINUES
Local Chapter Will Not Cease
Camp Work Until Carlisle
Hospital Is Closed

Rabbi Lewis j. Haas announced
to-day that the activities of the Jew
ish Welfare Boards local. branch
Will continue until the close of the
Army hospital in Carlisle. lie is
much pleased with the cooperation
of the other war agencies of Har-
risburg with the Jewish Welfare
work. They all did their part fully
and we appreciate it," he said to-
day. And in return we tried to
cooperate for the benefit of all the
soldiers during the war. | still con-
tinue to go to Carlisle several times
a week and will do so until the in
situation is closed. The Jewish
Welfare workers gave the first open
air entertainment there this season
and have given numerous programs
since, short time since bringing
100 OF them 10 this city through the
kindness of the Wilmer Vincent the
atrical management for u matinee
performance. The Red Cross helped
greatly in this
The Jewish Welfare Boards
branch in this city was formed
shortly after the national organiZa-
ton got under way with Col. Harry
Cutler of Providence at its head,
and the following officers served
uutlHS tne enJlfe period: Henry G.
Claster, chairman; Mrs. NJ. Gross.
Vice-chairman; Harry Hurvitz sec
retary; Mrs. Charles Adler, treas
urer; Rabbi Louis j. Haas, field rep
resentative. Mrs. David Kaufman,
chairman transportation, and Mrs.
Otto BuNbaum, chairman entertain
ment.
DIR. Haas visited many of the
camps and the local association was
particularly active at Gettysburg. af-
terward designated as Camp Colt;
Middletown and Marsh Run, where
ii co-operated with other war serv-
ice organizations for the benefit of
all the boys, giving entertainments
and distributing gifts. The associa-
ton took care of Jewish boys on
holidays, entertaining them at the
homes of members. but in general
its work covered men of all religions.
The members co-operated with the
Home Folks Victory Association in
the welcoming of the 2Sth Division
men and presented each with a
leather wallet.