R" U V X v - . rj A. t v v , " f fftt' k& .iuW EJ J- ;;' '', '. .Sj EYENiyq Public- LEDCrEBrtHiDADLPHiAV u;esdA)T 'December, i7, iois t.'i K ' TSBI HOME FROM WAR . nnn ifmYcimmr a ci tr run uuuMiuiia KJV' , - fwo Philadelphia Overseas f. . AJLdUCO 1U J.UJ.lllUlj' feu. Hospital EARRIVED ON LEVIATHAN Mb , - . . . Lieutenant George Kelly and ft, Private James Ji' Lynsky fi.fi Von Honors in. Battle lit ( ' "iwlth a channce of spending the day at r their own flreslde'stwo more.Phlladel . 'phU heroes are happy, today. "With ')rejch war crosses dangling on their t breasts, the wounds "from which they 'have, not recovered "mean nothing more than a Jlttle Inconvenience. ... i,f 'lieutenant ueoreo Keuy, sui somn I Flfty-fourth etre'et, and' Private James 1&3.f tynstty, 4107 NorthNinttf street, are eth9 returned heroes. They are resting lioday in a military hospital In New Tork, having arrived thero ' yesterday f " " t : .: . .. trttr num ovnlnUa tiAir waA nmAnif tho a,, ft w tv it vAjJivifcOi hktcjr nctu uiMuiib ?' shyest of the groups of heroes Interview- ( d aboard the huge transport v Lieutenant Kelly, who was wounded In J the fighting around' Cantlgny, was jfaWarded the French war cross for saving: ji'thA llvon nf oirvnilrA rrAw nf n. tnnlt nn I, May 27. On that day his company was advancing .hphlnd n. tnnk whpn n. hlch explosive shell set the tank on Are. . L"Wo could hear the cries of those .. Inftldn nven nhnvA thA rnni nf thrt hattlp." )ieiBald, "so I just did my bit and am UlU-UitlUl f WW BUVCeBBLUI. .. out a comrauo saia mai .Liieuienam "r Kelly ran to the blazing tank and al though severely burned, managed to set jlhe door open and got every member of Hi the, crew out alive. At another part of the great ship, r-tL ooy wun veryfiime race leit, was -telling about Captain Ty Cobb's speech vn mo Doac a lew mgms Deiore, ' Wounded soldiers crowded around -him 1tkfATllne nttAntlvolv " "James Lynsky, Hero" One of these was a tall, blond-haired i youth. His right arm was'crlppkd (but soon will be straight because of expert ' Rimy, surgical treatment). Ha wore a I'1 'thick gray woolen glove on his right Jv haid to keep the chill off and his right m loot was encased only ln,a heavy woolen lp sock. On the breast of his unbuttoned I.L.oll'e drab woolen shirt damrled the I' ,lor!ous Croix de Ouerre of France, with ii a'bronze palm across the ribbon to show S'Bls heroism hid been extraordinary. & ''Jamis Lynsky, Philadelphia," he an- lowered In a startUd wy when suddenly cihe -realized that nil the visitors had for.' rkKOtten even Ty Cobb , and were asking ,mm nis name wnno riveting their com t blned eaze unon thA wnr rm, nt cvomju jtwjlh palm. He had been a stretcher bear er, no confessed in shamefaced manner, When pressed further. On Julv IB he Sliad been shot through both Icki and 'throuarh the rleht arm whllo nirhtlnr In ifha Champagne. (&. M'onnded Pralne ChapTaln JS,A gentleman came along the sick bay (then who In IrnnHnC'iFA fhf. r.nit.Alln httrarchyof America as the itev. Father HauKeno Aicuonaid, tne chaplain who fJdaUy had said the "sunset prayer at S-;ea." After seventeen years' continuous !Arvice as a chaplain in the navy he omclall; iient recoi McDonald. U. S. N. -- - ii A he came s'ong througn the narrow aisle between the crowded-columns the pitifully wounded slttlng.,on the edge of f meir cots stooa up not because, so the stranger,felt, of the four gold stripes on '-wi. vuno, ur even uecause OI me fold cross on his collar and' the gold ?J'lace" on his cap visor. Doubtless thej . lYounueu aruse Decauae, lie was, as a wouffded soldier put It after Chaplain 'f'McDonaldl had gone, "the same to the " havV like the chaplain of the Old Slxty- ninth is to the army He's the Father ,yfuuny ot tne navy. uei.meT ' ;ently on the two olive' drab shoulders iearest htmand pressed the owners 4f &,the shoulders downward to a sitting po vltlon again. The rest -of the wounded rvnen uw inai ine priest wisnea mem ail i-'io oe at ease ana aiBO Bat on me cages fj.pt their tots. ;5U( "Jlmmle,'BaId the priest to the deco Krated Lynsky the chaplain, so far as f'tcould be seen, knew everybody aboard j,bv his first name "you're talking about Ipyourself, eh? vl'm ashamed of lyou you, i? Who -had to be drafted into the service VsAfter you tried to claim exemption on nthe ground-that " JSXVThat ain't so, chaplalm. On the first a,y of 'waf I enlisted and " VSJ-A roar oSiteuehter from the sadly .5 wounded J&Himl ilmmle Lynsky'a Seated tnalvthe chaplain's laugh fringing VMySr And Jlmmle) blushing LU1IUU07JJJKW' .uuiD ui ilia UiUiiuU J1HIT heAagiiJpr-Jhat his particular -goat (-'.E'ijilfeoed. joined In shama-faced Cway SSs3i laughter. vfth'fcJt'Mf add a word about Jlmmle," J'.y. ?:F prlest' loo'ns thoughtful and &ujWnls hands together and turning g'tolJyvl8ltorB as he spoke. "Jlmmle not f'otaFvon the Croix de Guerre of France ljjWd palm" but It also was announced,. Iift before he left, that he Is to re- .0Ciyei.me Aieuauie unuaire. iWfWhat did you do. Lynsky. to win all V these decorationsT" some one asked. tr J don't I didn't I don't remember. .7 except as a stretcher bearer I helped tgme boys in.ljrhe Ked Cross, has the 'ralaUa WTien I ret home I 11 v. n W107 North Ninth street, .Philadelphia tX", guess the Red Cross papers will bs ioii you more ch officially rated in the Navy J)ena f went records' as Captain Eugene" Edward iMi part- fcihere and then I can V. about it." ?"A"But idst tell In a general way what VyWdld7" . r.V ''TOa11 naffl .TlmntU. AR hn nrnctA anA JlMea'n to hobble back toward his cot. Sj,WiI blushing as he realized that the fjwaiy eyes vi uniun juuironaia, in embtned gaze or nis wounaed budd nd the expectant look of.'all the vlslto IVrre upoh hlro. "I don t remember much WMoept that while I was a stretcher &arAK Twant out and hInAd nnma nf h Aabova in." JiT'lnwheret" . I . "In back where they ought to be In F vlth ltd. T went nut n Int nf tltnM nn IrfielDed the boys In. The Red Cross has Uie.Paoeru about 1t I don't remember ' 'much of the details. I glad, to meet you. Thanks.'; - fjr juiq jimmie reiireu to me gloom Dt a Urn comer or tne sick Day. kAmAnm ntin AiiHirmnimiMfi I DULlUKy WAK AIM tVfcfflfcWIi i t J e . '1 V V-."? Rot'arVtCluS WU1 Hear of "Won "ders SaefycHaBKcoinplished .j,A resume ottt;e'war,scmp)lshrnentB f "American medical, meqwlll ..be given' "Uti'Jtpfsry-vClub. at its'monthly dinner gt'-Kugler's tonight. The speaker, Pr. VUward B. Davis. Is a member of the jMloat"BjrrVe.Cons.vfld,l. familiar ftmk the.4toll,of "J;o, several million Gimbel Brothers Store Opeis at 9 For Tomorrow Wednesday. Gimbel Brothers Store Closes 5:80 Tuesday, December 17.1918 Subway Store Day A Gimbel Bargain Feast No one should be forgotten, this Christmasno one need be. Make out vour lists of dear ones and then spend Wednesday iri the Gimbel Subway Store. Useful gifts-t-but not so plainly useful as to destroy the charm. The funny papers told of a colored man who bought his wife a wash-board for Christmas much like riving her a cigar-holder. , ' Ihousands of gifts: Boys' suits, shoes for everybody, slippers, furs, women's coats, blankets and there are such charming other family gifts as bits of silk or other dainty; underwear; something for baby. The Subway Store, planned, manned and run to meet the needs of every shopper for the very economical part of their buying. And it's all Gimbels in guarantee, dependability and sureness of value. Less to pay as one pays less for a theatre seat in the gallery. For Wednesday we have hoarded up the best holiday bargains of the year. $35,000 Worth of Christmas Furs Save 15 up to 40 V $5 Mostly sets and separate neck-pieces and muffs. But such fashionable variety! Suggestions: " ' Fifty Melon-Shape Muffs at Fluffy skunk-dyed opossum. And "vel vety" black and kit coney. Fifty Melon and Canteen (J1A 7C Muffs at qlU.0 Black coney, sealmc and Manchurian fur. Twenty-five Muffs at d 1 Q "7 C Melon shane in Hudson-seal V V Melon shape (dyed muakrat). in Hudson-seal Animal styles in taupe wolf and fox. Big Animal Scarfs at $19.75, $29.75 and $39.75 Opnanimal style, of course, with the bright-eyed, neaa ana me nuny tan. Black, taupe and Lucille colorings. Fox and wolf. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." k Lingerie Waists at 95c Samples Save Fourth to Third $1.95 MM TOW nMn At 95c At $1.95 Many, many styles. Mostly of voile prettily trimmed in lace and em broidery. And some "failory" styles. All sizes. Remarkable val ues at 95c. 4 Group of Lace and Silk Waists at $1.95 Very special. And lace waists are always dressy. Also waists of crepe de Chine, in white and pink. Choice in the sale at $1.95. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Meifs and Young Men's Suits and Overcoats at $11.50 each A large group composed of short lots of Suits and Overcoats at higher prices and marked $11.50 to make a clean-up. The season's up-to-date models irl wanted fabrics. Splendid range of sizes. Men's and Young Men's Suits and Overcoats at $19.50 each They represent a prominent manufacturer's clearance. A splendid variety of the season's newest styles m wanted fabrics.. Excellent range of sizes. price 519.50. Choose at this clean-up Men's Trousers at $2.25 A dependable heavy fabric; suitable for hard wear. Exceptional value. ... . Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Double-faced Velour Portieres at $25 a Pair Fine .quality: full width; double-faced velour; serged edges. In combination of rose nnd crcen. tRn and green, blue and gold, mulberry and green, and Bold and green. Save a third. Armure Portieres at $45 a Pair Full width, gimp edges. In solid shades of green and tan. Tapestry Band Rope Portieres at $4M, $6.75 and $8J0 Heavy cord and Tfcssel ; single or double door. In combinations of tan and gold, two tone green, red and green, and tan and green. Scotch Tlirrail T.nce Curtain, exceptional quality. In Irish point and brussels patterns. Full width; 3 yards long, at $3.23 a'palr. Hampleit and Odd I.ots of T.ace Curtains and Window l'anela. Many can be matched into pairs ; at 65o a strip. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day.'' Some of the Styles are Pictured Great Variety in Models and Fabrics All at Special Prices Women's Neckwear at W2c to 50c Gifts Half Price Clearance of Georgette crdpe, filet, organdie and Venisc lace trimmed net Collars and Sets. Gimbels,' "Subway Store Day1." Women's French Kid -and Lambskin Gloves at $1.38 Black and white. Worth up to double. Men's Working Gauntlets, 35c Leather palms for .heavy work. Men's Gray Suddc Gloves ' ' at, $1-85 Outseam sewn ; self and black em-' broIiWert hacks. Have almost half. Gimbels. '"Subway Store Day." Men's and Women's Umbrellas at $2 American Taffeta (cotton); tape edge, many styles of handles. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Toilet Ware Specials at $1 Each 500 pieces, including six sizes of Mirrors, Hair Brushes, Puff Boxes, Hair Receivers, Perfume Bottles, "Kewpie" Puff in Glass Jars, Jewel Boxes, Frames, etc. Worth almost double. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Women's Union Suits at $1j50 Each Heavy fleece-lined, white cotton. Special. v Medium-weight Union Salts at tl.tS. Men's ltearj- Cotton Union Bolts at S2. Also medium-weight ecru bal brlggan. Msn's Merino Shlrtsand Drawers at $1.50 each. Natural gray Merino Sacks at 35c a pair. Army rejects. Women's Silk Hosiery at $1. Worth double. Children's black, tan and white Cotton Stockings at 33c a pair. Special values. Gimbels, '.'Subway Store Day." Sewing Machines for Gift-Giving Save One-Third of Regular Prices New Domestics, $39'.50. Slightly Used Domes- Sin eers. S28.50 (slicht- 1 ly used).'' " V New WHUrd, $36. . Cosmo, $24. ties. $19.50. Emblem at $21. -' Parlor. Cabinets, $39.00. $2 brings the Sevying Machine you choose in this Sale home. Balance $1 weekly. There are also factory samples and advantageous purchases many new and practically unused. Some in fancy colors to match your furniture. Free instructions at your home Parlor Cabinets, u yu llve withln ci limit- . at $39 Gimbels, "Subway Store Day" Mixtures Coal VpKI if l . lT' W $12.95 M.' UJ Serire Dreis Jfi SerEe Suit V XrPoDHnsu5r '""M.c-.-y ' Iveteen Suit . at $17.75 650 Women's and Misses' Suits at $17.75 Save $5 to $10 Women's Coats at $12.95 and $17.75s Women's and Misses' Dresses at $11.75 Gills' Tub Dresses at $1.55 2000 Yds. Fine American (Cotton) Table Damask at $1J0 Yard A clean-up lot from a well known manufacturer. A' lot of assorted designs. 72 Inches wide. Save a third on each yard. A Clean-up Lot of Lace Trimmed Scarf 8 75c Imitation fllet lace and many have laco panels down center. This Is less than manufacturer's cost of making. 10.000 yards extra heavy Union Kitchen Toweling at the price of a year ago. Neat blue border; will not lint and makep the best of Roller and Kitchen Dish Towels. This Is about today's wholesale cost 35o yard. Samples and odd lots of Towels. Toweling, Napkins and l'ancy l'leces at 6c to IS.3S. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." 1000 Men's Shirts at $1.25 These shirts are slight "seconds," but nothing to hurt the wear. Ex cellent quality. Good colors; also a number of plain white In the lot. Worth double. If not more, at SI.SS. Gimbels. "Subway Store DaV." Leather Rolls for Music at 25c to $2.50 Latest Popular Sheet Music at 8c Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Printed Flannellets, 20c Yd. In dark nnd light grounds 27 Inches wide. Striped Shirtings, 28c Yd. Pongee finish ; yard wide. In pretty printed stripe styles for men's shirts, boys' blouses and women's w alsts. Gimbels. "Subway Stor-i4Day." Remnants Figured Venetian Cloth at 65c a Yard . For Petticoat and Dress Linings 33 inches wide. ... i. v'Subway Store Day." 300 Bath Robes at $2.38 Made of blanket cloth. 300 House Dresses at $1.65 Striped . gingham ; turned collar. Bolero Jackets at 38c These are practical gifts. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Silk and Crepe de Chine Underwear at $1 to $3M Camisoles, Envelope Chemises and Petticoats. Lacy and ribbon effects. Special values. " is. "Subway Store Day." Navy Blue Mannish Serge , at 75c a Yard Serviceable fabric for dresses, skirts and children's wear. 36-inch. 36-Inch Black Serge at 68c a Yard Medium weight for one-piece ft M scog lih Is. "Subway Store Day." Burella Coat i ..F.7, ' 17.75 In Women's Suits the fabrics include poplins, serges, burelias, silvertex and homespuns. Braid-trimmed, fur-trimmed and button-trimmed. Mostly clever belted models. In navy blue, Pekin, taupe, brown, green and black. The young daughter or mother will appreciate such a present. In 14 to 18 year sizes. And sizes 36 to 44. Any at $17.75 and a saving of ?5 to $10. 7 For srirls of 6 to 14 years. Of percale, rep and linene. Novel belts and pockets. Dainty colors and plaids. Fine to give. A third to nearly a half saved. Choice. Coats" $12.95 For women or misses. Of heavy mixtures or cheviots. With large collars and "belts. Wanted colors. Subway Store. Sale price N Ofi pompom, velour, silvertex and burella. In smart dressy models. Some have plush collars. In navy, brown, green, taupe, Pekin and d 1 J n C black. Subway Store. Sale Price. . ) ,P X J Coats Tub Dresses $1.55 Dresses styles. Choice Practical models of serge and silks, in navy, black, gray, green, brown and taupe. Smart Sizes for women and misses. d1 1 7C "4 Jl Jl I J Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." 500 Prs. of Cotton Blankets, $4.15 Slightly soiled from handling 500 pairs. Others in white mohair bound, double size, at $5.95 a pair. Jacquard Comfortables in effective patterns and wanted colors, some silk-bound. Double size. A practical gift. At $5.50 to $9.50 each. Bed Spreads, in beautiful Marseilles designs. Crochet- and satin-finished. Double-bed size. Some arc scalloped and cut cornered. At $2.50 to $6.50. Teddy Bear Blankets, in all colors and designs, at $1 and $1.50. A large assortment of part-wool Crib Blankets. Some silk-bound. Boxed. At $3 to $5.50 a pair. For holiday giving. Fancy scalloped, embroid ered and initialed Pillow Cases. Some are nicely boxed and ribbon-tied. At $1.25, $1.65 and $2.75 up. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." Hand Bags ancl-Purses 50c toK$U5 . This Is an opportune sale, for the ''gift givers" silk, vel vet and leather Hand Bags ; also Leather, Purses. Ali are beautifully lined and include mir ror nnd 'purses on the inside. All the want "I stvls nnd designs. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." i. , i ' Infants' Wear - Sample Coats In zlbellnes, corduroys -jtnd fancy mixtures trlmraec with velvet collars. 2 to 6 years,at IS.OS. Children's white lingerie and farfcy dresses. 'at, 11.95 and IJ.05 2 to 6 yearc ( Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." 1000 - Yards ) of Silk Rem-$1,50 yd, narits dt ....) A well-known manufacturer's clean-up of Geor gette Crepe and Crepe de Chine shirtings and fancies; also washable Satiri. All perfect; 36 and 40 inches wide, 1 to 12 yards in a .piece. Worth double. . Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." 600 Pairs of Women's Shoes at $1.35 " Values Third More to Over Double the Price "' Stock adjustment of several lines, together with remainder of a special purchase; patent leather, gunmetal and black'kid.; button and lace; cloth "and leather tops; sizes 2i2 fc 6. ' Women's Hiah-arade Shoes at $590 " These high' lace boots mean a saving of a third. Gray calf skin, mahogany brown and patent-leather with gray leather tops, leather French heels; beautiful shoes in season's style. Holiday Felt Slippers for Children, 65c Several styles of gift slippers at decided reductions; brown, red and gray; booties and low slippers. Men's Slippers at $1.00 a Pair ' , Leather opera-cut leather sole slippers. Everett slippers pf black br gray felt with felt soles; sizes 6 to 10. Men's "Rinex" Sole Shoes, $2.85 1 500 pairs of tjx'a "trade-marked" shoes with "Rinex" rubber fiber soles: also men's black gunmetal lace shoes with leather soles, English, last and. broad toe; sizes 6 to 1L - II V Jl " 25,000 Pieces of Odd ; Decorated Dinnerware 2 to 5 Pieces for the Regular Price of One A factory disposal of odd short line and close-out at ridiculously low prices. Youcan get 2 to pieces for price of one : for instance Z5c lor large iioasc or inicKen Dish. 5c for Bread and Butter Plate. 12c for Dinner or Breakfast Plate. 20c dozen for Butter Pads. r And scores of other items at ridiculously low prices. 31. piece White Ware on ac- jcount 6f maker's defects. Nothing to hurt 1ooks or service. .Less man cost of making. 35c each Tea Cup and Sau cer. 35c for Covered Dish. Pictured. $1.9531 pieces At $1.95 Complete Pictured. , Dinner Sets at $1.95 : $2.95 : " . $3.95 : $4.95 : $7.95 Many are less than wholesale cost. $2.95 for 3-l.piece Dinner Set. Neat gold decoration; garland of trilt sDrav decorations, less than present wholesale cost. Some pieces slightly imperfect. $3.95 for 32-piece Dinner Set. Neat blue line decoration. All pieces full'gold line finish'. A fine set for jfmall families or apartments. $4.95 for 38-picce Set. A fine set for six persons. Neat decoration. A great value. $7.95 for 50-piece Set. Gold band decoration; all pieces full gold line finish. A complete set for six persons. Bread and butter plates and covered vegetable dish included. All exceptional value. Gimbel, "Subway Store Day." Boys9 Clothing Boys Norfolk Suits, at $8.50 up-to-the-minute models. Makers' Mostly $iu Kinds, Sizes 6 to 17 years. warm tweeds and cheviots. Save clearance and stock reductions'. Boys' Overcoats, at 910 to $13.50- a third. Sizes 11 to 17 years. Boys' Overcoats, at $7.50 fancy tweeds, plaid lined, plush-trimmed cheviots and cords. Sizes 2 to 8 years. Boys' 'Junior Suits, at $5 corduroys and velvets. Dressy kinds' for Christmas giving. Sizes 2V6 to 7 years. " Boys' Junior Suits, at $3.95 newest models in neat cheviots from ?5 lines. Sizes 3 to 8 years. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." White Enameled Bedstead at $8.50& Continuous post, heavy fillers head and foot. White JSnmntlrd Hedstead. post effect; brass vase tops. (Pictured) at si. fumed Oak Library Tablet 26x40; magazine side racks at 19.80. Solid Mahog-any Muffin Stand at S4.75. Mahogany Tea AVaionnj can bo sent by Parcel Post. Rubber tired wheels, removable tray, at $. Gimbels, "Subway Store Day." rrr I ii ii ii , -u-n j GIMBEL BROTHERS 9x12 Wool and Fiber Rugs, $15.75 Save a Third Extra heavy quality Wobl-andFiber Rugs, Oriental and neat all over effects, reversible and will give years of wear. 9x12 ft, at $15.75; 8.3x10.6 ft, at $13.75. Axminster Rugs, spft, rich colorings, choico Oriental patterns, 9x12 ft, at $37.50; 8.3x10.0 ft, at $34.75. Special values. Ye Olde Colonial Rag Rugs,, closely and evenly woven, in the old-fashioned hit-and-miss effects. 9x12 ft, at $12.75; 8x10., ft at $9.75; 0x9 ft., at $5.75. LINOLEUMS 250 rolls of best grade "New Process" Linoleum; fifteen cfcofca patterns in tile and parquetry effects-r Full rolls, at 55c square yard. ' Long remnants, two yards wide, at 45c square yard. . Shorter lengths, at 35c square yard. . . air a . ri " isw,p u uimueis,-"subway awjyv" '. i,-"! . ' - ' - w y Mm , m -i ., M-J ."a s .!? V-. u Ji ,vu ' r . ,TI,. .t..? , 4 a m Tk JT if?r.W&. .tlMT4.Te i uimneis, owewpy-atere vay; . i I f- 1 .;,v:Nifth; 9 tM'if'jpf mjt Mwkt 11 t-lV.1 wwt .t WB, nf r. ."- 'V ' M "i t-i i .. t K ( - , 1 S"ii m iiAiiiiiiiiiiitiipiiiiiiiiijui i immm W HMsssssssslssBMsssrBsssissssssssWlalssssssBas
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