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EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1919
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IN 60'S? READ AND LEARN
, :Wja Ever Hear of "Kissing Station" or a Wislar Wearing a Red
-' Flannel Shirt to a Dinner Parly? Then Hark for a Moment
When n "Wistar (yes sir, a yltar,
spelled with nn "a") wore a red flan
nel shirt to a dinner party
And when Johnny Converse nnd
TRandall 'Williams were rcsular cut
tips And patrician Main Linen took only
no bath a winter, because it was so
And when there wai no "Laoll Po
ral" from Philadelphia out the line
between 0 p. m. and midniuht
And when now dignified Havcrford
was dubbed the "Kissing Station'
Those were the das. They must
havo been. ,
And they nrc all described most de
lightfully and with a delicious disregard
for the feelings of aristocratic Main
Line ghosts in nn amusing little book
written by A. N. Onymous.
It is gravely chnrged that the author
Is John W. Townscnd, and no other, but
in the preface of the merry little book
there is this one paragraph :
"These meandering1 of an old man s
wemorici were Jotted down principal!
for his amusement, but memories con
tinued to run away with the pen until
they have gone bejond reasonable
bounds. They do not pretend to ac
curacy, in which memory often fails,
but a wide margin will allow the reader
to make corrections as dcircd."
Thus, Mr. A. N. Onjmous provides
a graceful littlo loophole; he permits
choleric old shades to make corrections
If corrections are in order, or if the
shades think they are in order. It was
the writer's bad memory, thej will
explode.
Wno Knows?
Perhaps Mr. "Wistar didn't wenr a
red flannel shirt to a dinner party,
after all. It uiav havo been a blue
flannel shirt. Maybe the old-time
Main Liners were wronged in regard to
their winter baths. They may have
taken one every Washington's Ilirth
day. "Who knows?
This intimate little history is called
"Personal Ilcmlnisccncos of the Main
Line in the Sixties nnd Seventies."
It tells briefly, near its beginning
how thriving communities got their
start. Narbcrth, the author states,
started life as Elm. "Brakcmen
then called it El-lum.' It had the same
infantile diseases that early Hryn Mnwr
suffered with ponds and sloppy places,
o that commuters beyond clubbed one
side 'Pond's Extract' and the other side
'Slippery Elm.' "
Wealthy Philadclphians early began
to purchase large farms outside the
Bryn Mawr tract. "Among the first to
purchase was Mr. (Jcorge "W. Chllds.
editor of the Public Ledger, who took
up a large property on the new road
that had Just been laid out southward
from 'White Hall, called Ilrjn Mawr
avenue.
"In these same earlv days Mr. Ohilds
and his inseparable friend, Mr. Drexel.
founded the town of AVnjnc, as a real
estate operation.
"Mr. Child was asked one day why
they built their new town o far up the
road when there were numerous prop
ertics just as available nearer the cit ;
he quickly replied with his character
istic humor that it was in order to gic
the new settlers more time to read the
Public Ledger on the trains."
Lewis Wistar is the worthy who
wore n red shirt at dinner parties. As
"A. N. Onymus" quaintilv observed:
"Next to Owen Jones lived old Lewis
"Wistar. wealthy and blue-blooded, but
he used to shock his neighbors by ap
pearing at their dinner parties in a red
flannel shirt. Some ot tne nest peo-
pie then had primitive habits."
" Patience Was a" Iliulsile
Living on the Main Line in those
days was a matter of patience nnd en
durance when it came to transporta
tion. "The Pennsyhania Railroad did not
cater much to commuters in the six
ties," the book sajs. "There were
only six trains a daj each way. If
the 0 p. m. was missed there was noth
ing doing till the 'Immigrant' at mid
night. Old rounders could not wander
out on anv old train asking for the
Paoll local' gate."
A contrast is drawn between the ac
cepted luxuries of todaj and the rigor
ous simplicity of a half century back.
"It really seems as if bathing is
more of nn esthetic pleasure than a
sanitary necessity, modern theories
j, notwithstanding," the book observes.
"Our sturdy old colonial ancestors
nrobabl.v never bathed all winter. How
could they with no hent in their house
except an open wood fire nnd an occa
sional iron stove in the living loom?
"Fifty jcars ago the best city houses
had only one tin-lined bathtub and
part of the spring houseclenning was
to have its inside painted, especially
to obliterate what 'Mrs. (lump,' of the
Evening Public LruaEti comic page,
alludes to as the high water marks
They certainly were not sanitary, but
porcelain tubs weie as jet unknown."
Hoarding Houses Were Centers
Many joung men and women who
later became noted Phiiadelphiau tig
ured in the summer frolics at boarding
houses nlong the line.
"Among thee young men was Henry
Pettit, n talented mush inn. who helped
much in entertaining, ns did also .John
Converse, who was n ringleader in the
escapades of the joung set He wns
then onlj a piivate secretary of Mr
Williams, of the Ualdwin Locomotive
Works, and his old violin was his sole
nmusement.
"Randall Williams was another jolly
fellow. You never could tell what ho
nnd his lounger brother Charlie were
going to do next."
Havcrford, known then as tho "kiss
ing station," was the scene of a prac
tical joke plajcd on Malcolm Lloyd,
then recently mnrrled.
The early motorcar was received with
disfavor bj Main Line residents, prin
cipally because of the recklessness with
which the enrls machines were driven
by bporting jouths. Sajs the book:
I'Jlr, Wavtie MacVeagh, who was
ory fond of dilvlng, threatened to shoot
at sight one such joitth who wns utterly
regardless of evcr thing as ho plied
his new sport, and some other who
were old enough to know better wcro
nlsn similar offender "
"A. N. Oiivmous's" book i being
Mil to heln the campaign for the
Rrvn Mawr Matirnltv Hospital.
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extra luxury attachments and refinements of finishings and furnishings that appeal
mainly to the aesthetic taste, but do not affect the running quality or serviceability
of a car.
This popular priced Kissel is all that the famous Kissel Custom Built Six is in every
mechanical feature that counts for satisfactory peiformance. uch featuies as un
divided front seat (instead of divided); wood wheels (instead of wire); fabric tiles
(instead of cord); and certain details of finishings, that aie matters moie of taste
than distinction in quality, comprise the differences in the two models.
But these popular priced Kissels retain every feature of that in-built quality for which
tho Kissel Custom Built Six is noted. Both models aie the same in size and have the
same engine and mechanical units, but the popular priced Six can be bought at a
saving of several hundred dollars.
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28th ANNIVERSARY SALE BARGAINS:)
ALL GOODS PURCHASED THIS MONTH WILL BE CHARGED ON DECEMBER BILL PAYABLE IN JANUARY, 1920
niSESP
Tomorrow!
$2.25 '
Table Cloths
$1-69
T o yardi lone. Mercerizcc damask.
Ucautlful tloral designs.
Mt Ilrothfm First Floor, North
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Mail Order. Filled HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE Phone Order. Filled
Market-
Eightfi
ONE YELLOW TRADING STAMP WITH
EVERY 10c PURCHASE ALL DAY
Filbert
Seventh
13.50Blankets,n0.98
Klne grade lambs' wool, made on
spool cotton warp. White, with plnlc
or blue horacrn. 70x80, lnchea.
$6.98 I
$8 Plaid Blankets 'pr.
Fleecedown or wool-ana-cotton mix
ed. Also plain whlto and Bray. Double
bed size.
j $6 Comfortables, $4.98
Figured nnd Terslan sllkollne.
White cotton flllliK. Double-bed size.
Mt nrolliem First Floor. North
2.75
$2.75 Hand-Hemstitched
Voile
Curtains
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1000 pairs in a fortunate last
minute Anniversary Sale pur
chase that brings an appreci
able saving to our customers.
We took an entire canceled
order off a manufacturer's
hands, and bought at a low
price for spot cash.
White only. 2:2 yards long.
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$6.50 Filet Net $A QO
Curtains, pair, . 0
Black leatherette, nicely uphol.
ftered. Nails to match.
$20 Wood-Silk f$ I o no
Curtains, pair -&&0
Barman cluny lace edge In Point
tl'Parls dosluns In white, Uory
and ecru. 2H yards lone.
50c Chair Seats, 38c
IteNerslble In eftecthe color combinations
$1 Drapery Poplin, yard, 69c
In sretn, blue and red. 36 Inches
wide.
Mt Broth THIRD FLOOP.
Women's & Misses' Handsomely Styled Outer Apparel
Preeminently the Best Values Philadelphia Has to Offer
Stunning Coats, Suits and Dresses, Specially Purchased for the Anniversary Sale Developed From Exceptionally
Good Materials' and Bespeaking Worth Far Beyond the Low Prices Quoted
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n6.75
Women's & Misses'
$27.50 Velour Coats.
Belted nnd ripple styles, with large collars of kit coney or I
plush. Wavy, .burgundy, henna, green and blacK. One pic
tured.
Women's & Misses' $42.50
Fur-Trimmed Coats
The large collars of seal, opossum or kit coney are handsome
and luxurious, and the style new and delightful, depicting
both sports and full-length models.
Velour, polo cloth, broadcloth, broadtail, silvertone and velour
io laine comprise the materials. All wanted shades. Plain
or fancy silk lining.
?29-75
Women's & Misses'
$52.50 Dressy Coats.
$39.75
Handsome styles developed from silvertone, velour and
Bolivia in warm, rich colors. The collars of seal or seif
matcrial are a distinctive feature. Figured silk or plain
satin lining.
?35
Women's Stunning $50 Suits . ,
Jauntv KDorts and dressy types, tailored from
excellent plain and checked velour, cheviot, serge and broad
cloth, with distinctive pockets, belts and plaited effects. Fig
ured silk lining. Navy, black, taupe and beetroot.
Misses' $40
Sports Coats.
True mannish style, with
notch collars and revers,
patch pockets and narrow
leather belt. Made of warm,
serviceable polo cloth in the
well-liked blue. One sketched.
Mt nrolhem
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Women's & Misses'
$22.50 HlC
Dresses ' XJ
Favorite colors in rich mate
rials, embracing serge, vel
veteen, satin and taffeta. De
lightfully designed and beau
tifully trimmed. One pictured.
SECOND FLOOK
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CONTINUING THE STUPENDOUS SALE
MEN'S Gold-Filled WATCHES l$fi 4C
7-Jewel, $17 Value; Anniversary Sale Price ) "
A mammoth purchase of hundreds of fine timepieces at 50 cents on the
dollar. Fine non-magnetic nickel movements with seven jewels. Newest
style thin models. Open face", plain-polished cases. Guaranteed 20 years.
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$16 Gold-Filled UlOOQ
Watch Bracelets ' ll '
New thin model. 10- ear uuaranteeil
case, 7-jeuel moements. Extension
link bracelet Perfect timekeepers.
In eletMlned box.
$3 Pearl Bead
Necklaces.,. .
1.59
Heay wax-flUeo" French pearls with
a luiter equal to that of the finest
Erode pearls. Neck length.
Mt Hro. FIRST FL,Oon. SOUTH
200 Seamless Axtninster RoomSize Rng?
Special Anniversary Sale Purchase
$108.50 Rugs, 9x15 feet S87.50
$78.50 Rugs, 9x12 feet $61
$45 Rugs, 6x9 feet $35 & $37.50
VM.W Kugs, 4.6x6.6 ft. .$15.50 & $17.50
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A famous mill's slight imperfection
15000 Square Yards of 75c New JCQ.
j Process Floor Covering, sg. yd. ' 'c
l' lnCSt grade! At almost tnrinv'a rnaf nrim
Please bring sizes. No Mail or "'Phone Orderi
Filled.
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SEVERAL HUNDRED
SMALL RUGS TO MATCH
$12 Rugs, 36x70 ttfQ
inches vSJ
$7.75 Rugs, 27x54 JC OC
inches PO.AO
Lit Brother FOURTH FLOOIt
These Clothes Call to Men
Who Would Choose Wisely
Vast Anniversary Sale stocks include thousands of new Suits atfd Over
coats tailored up to the minute. Woolens of high grade that were bought
eight month? ago, befre the present high-price crisis.
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Overcoat Weather-Extra Values!
$50 and $55
Overcoats
$38.50
Handsomely tailored satin
trimmed, conservative styles,
also foim-fitting ulsters and
ulstcrettcs.
$35, $40 and $45
Overcoats
$26.75
44- and 48-inch single and
double breasted models. Con
servative and form-fitting
styles.
$25 and $30 Suite
$17.50 '
ronw;ratie patterns
In cas'lniero ami Chev
iot. Splendid speci
men'" of meillujn.
pried clothlnrc.
$30 Suits
$21.50
Two nnd three-button
effects In best fabrics.
Trimmed with eorlfc.
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$35 and $40 Suits
JpZo..75
Conieratle style,
as well as i:nrllsh
models with slah
pockets
Boys' $18.50 Overcoats, $12.75
A sensational special. Double-breasted woolen lined. Some
with quarter Venetian yoke linings, sizes 9 to 18.
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Boys' $15 Suits, $9.75 Turn Pairs of Trousers
Neat patterns In chelot nnd casslmercs. Skirt-coat models with de
tachable beltK. Sizes 8 to 17 years.
Mt Ilrollirrd Si:CO.N FLOOIt
Women's and Children's
Hosiery and Underwear
Women's $4.50 SiIk-&-WooI
Union
Suits
2-95
Dutch neck, elbow sleeves and ankle
Itrj7th. Seasonable ue'Eht.
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Women's
Silk-&-Wool
Vests &
Tights, each
$2.25 & $2.73
High-grade gar
ments Knie and
inkln kneth
t'Khts. L'nshrlnU-
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98:
Women's $15 Vests
& Pants, each
Ueay (leece lined, cotton ribbed.
Children's Union Suits, $1.49
Fleece lined cotton rlbbtd.
Women's Silk
Stockings. .. .
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Black, white, tordo.in nnd gray,
Reinforced cotton tops
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Women's ooc aiocusings, 4ac
Kxtra size rib top Cotton In fast bkick
Imperfect.
Infants' Vests. 49c
Ileay-we'ght ribbed cotton. Llutton
down front.
Women's Bloomers, 59c
While and plnlc.
I It HrolherH FIRST FLOOIt, SOUTH
Women's Smart Shoes
$9 Value-Special & mm V V
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Anniversary
Sale Price
Lace and button styles thin t,oles for dressy
wear, heavier for business wear; Cuban, military
or Louis heels.
Patent coltskin with plain vamp, kid top and
pcail buttons or lnccs.
Brown kid lace models.
Tan and gunmetal walking boots.
Women's $2.50 SDats. S1.69 1
Orny, castor, fawn, brown md black I
Infants' $2.50" to $i tcf
$3 Shoes i 1.5JO
I31ack and tan kidskin .fit cut colt ami
Jtan Russia. Sizes 1 to o.
Children's'"' rioTfi
$3.50 Shoes i "?&
Patent colt, black kid and
gun-metal. Sizes C to 8.
Lit llrather FIRST FLOOR.
' NORTH
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Rubbers & Rubber Boots
In the Subway Stote
factory blemishes. A new pair for any that fails.
Women's 75c Footholds, 49c
VII sizes In lot.
Mcn't 82 Onr-lluiMe Are.
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Men n fd Htorm Klnir
lluoln, S4.08.
Mrn'n S7.SO Hip Huuti,
JI1.08.
Mfn'i l Ituliliers. ,10i.
omen's
.MIkkph" & Children's
lEtililirrs. GSp,
IIiijh' Vontli'. 11.10
llilhbrm, lt!)r.
3e II libbers.
73c
WAIST SPECIALS
IN THE ANNIVERSARY SALE
In the light of current wholesale rating these
values are actually marvelous and altogether
v too good for any one with needs to fill to miss.
33 Batiste $0.49
Waists . . '
With fancy madras col
lar in Peter Pan style;
cuffs to match.
2 Voile Waists, $1.65
Have plaited panel front
and large collar handsomely
embroidered and edged with
lace. ,
$8 Georgette Waists, $4,90
Have satin trimmed collar reaching Into broad
revers, satin cuffs, buttons and trimming. One
sketched.
' Mt BrotlienSECOND FLOOIt
4.85
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Good News! The Second Ship
ment is Here
$7 Ready-to-Wear
FUR
HATS
Several hundred from which Io pick.
They are
shown in the
smartest new
small and
in the clever
turban, toque,
tarn and up
rolled effects.
Some are
prettily com
bined with
satin,
wit
and
others
duvetyn
ish cloth. The
trimmings include, flowers with
foliage, fancies and ornaments. Two
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with W N V
fin- f? tJ-
Girls' Smart Wear
At Figures Surprisingly Low
Parents who make thrift an object hac a
golden opportunity now.
$11.50 Cheviot Coats, $7.98
Wanted colors. Fur cloth trimmed colara. natch
pockets, belt and buckle. Fully lined. Sizes 8 to
14.
pictured.
Tots' $8.50 Coats, 55.98
Melton cloth, corduroy, mixture.
Some tailored models. Sizes 2 to S.
$8.50 Serge Dresses, $5.98
Nay with contrasting material,
blzes 8 to 14. One pictured.
H9.95
Big Girls'
$27.50 Coats
'Polo (.loth In wanted colors.
Patch pockets, belt and large, col
lar. Sizes 14 and 16,
J?in3T FL0OJJ,,NOnTH
Jean Cloth Middies,
$1.98 & $2.491
"Some with colored collars and
cuffa; others all white, Some with
chevron, yoke or lacera. Sizes 8 to
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The Anniversary Stle of Corsets
Is Your Opportunity
$4W.B.Nuform$o
Corsets . 3
fink nnd white. Medium or low bust.
Well boned. Sizes 20 to 30.
$2.50 & $3 Corsets, $2 & $2.50
V. II. ii l Kplrlte & XV. II. Nnform
For oune girls u.id slender wo
men. White, nlnk und blue. (Unite
bust i:iaitrlc ton. Sizes 20 to S.
$3.50 Nursing Corsets, $250
In KI'IltlTK Coutil. Sizes 22
C. II.
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Are You Too Stout?
Yu can make youi mirror tell a
different story. If you will consult
Miss Dougherty, the Stout-Wear
Kxpert. now at our Coraet Depart
ment for a brief period.
Oet ncqiialntrd with Lit tiros.'
"Stylish Stout" Service
This rervlce Is Immediate and ex
pert jou receive right from stock.
Just the corset for yaur figure, at a
price much Jes than wou expect to
pay.
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