Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 July 1901 — James J. Van Alen’s Daughter [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

James J. Van Alen’s Daughter

Cupid is said to have caused a slight disagreement in the family of James J. Van Alen, who has been “commanded” by King Edward VII. to attend at court for the purpose of being invested with the insignia of a Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John. By her friends it is said that Miss Sara Van Alen sailed for the United States with the intention of marrying Robert Collier immediately op her arrival. Mr. Van Alen is said to oppose the match. Unfortunately Mr. Van Alen's commands in the matter

Will carry little weight, as his children are Independent of him In fortune. In fact It is stated that when his three children are all married he will be far from as well off as he Is now well-to-do. Miss Sara Van Alen Is a pretty, attractive and clever girl, while Mr. Collier is a very quiet, Intellectual and pleasant young gentleman. He is an adept at polo and is the editor of Collier's Weekly. It Is said Mr. Van Alen will oppose the match and for this reason has delayed his departure for England.

SARA VAN ALEN, WHO MAY SOON BECOME MRS. ROBERT COLLIER.