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When Store Burns
CANDY SHOP IS DAMAGED
The llmoli nrrhnl of l'ntrolimni Cut
lrr at !l.".7 Koutli Fifth street cmly thU
jnorniiiR siueil tlio life of JINs Rebecca
Awiilt, (wonly-tliroi- jcun old, who
this llienlenod with suffocation by
ftimkn from n Arc in the Acim; confec
tionery stoic next door.
Tin- fire wna dt'coicrril by the pa
trii'iunn shortly nfler 1 o'clork tlil
iminihiR, who noticoil Mitotic issuing
friiii' the front of tho Mure, lie sent
in Hip alarm nnd then procetlcd to
swaKPii the occupants in the houses on
dim vide of the biirninK building. Miss
Autier w.'t ill ''"' the iiillueni'ii on
tin -ivond (loor. The patrolman, learn-
Js.,of ,"li'' ttom tllc otllcr occupants
of the houfcc, carried the woman down
to the street and to the home of a
neighbor. Tho lire was conflnpd to the
store, the C0iitcnts of which it destroyed.
Klmcr Smftli.of. tho Acme Confec
tionery Co., estimates that the fire loss
wa nboiit $7500.
The catl&e of the blaze Is undeter
mined. Firemen found a rear door
open. This led to the belief tlint the
hie was started by thieves, while Irving
to loot the store. Nothing wu. hils'slng
from the .plaec.
While the lire was being extinguished
much of the candy was piled in the
street In front of the More. This at
tracted many children nnd kept watch
ers busy.
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-: PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1920
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FEBRUARY FURNITURE SALE
The Sale starts Monday, but you will find the entire stock ready for
the Sale TO-MORROW, all with the February price-tickets attached, so
that you may make investigation and comparison,
and, when convinced that it is most advantageous
to buy here, selection may be made and the transac
tion recorded as of February. Or, if you are unable
to complete your comparisons with Furniture and
prices elsewliere upon to-morrow's visit, we have no
fear that you will not come back Monday to buy.
Sucli, is our confidence in the excellence of our Furniture and the attractive
ness of our prices. Never have we had a better assortment of handsome NEW
Furniture for Bedrooms, Dining-rooms and
Libraries; and, although prices are higher than a
few years ago, EVERY PRICE IS LOWER THAN
PRESENT VALUE, and every price will be higher,
after this Sale is over. Do not buy Furniture until
you have seen our splendid collection. COMPARE.
-r Strawbridge & Clothier Furniture, Third Floor;
Metal Bedsteads and Bedding, Fourth Floor, East
5. & C. Corsets
Under Price ;
Closing the January Sale with
two worth-while values in famous
S. & C. Special Corsets:
Coutil model, elastic top $1.30.
I'ink brocade model for average
figures, broken sizes $2.50.
v Brassieres, many kinds, much
reduced 38c to $1.00.
MISSES' CORSETS
Practically every type of Gir
dle and Corset that growing girls
and misses could require. Many
slender women, also, prefer these
specialized Corsets. Practical
models for general wear, Elastic
Girdles, or Corsets' with elastic
top. Coisets of beautiful fabrics
including pink and blue satin. At
prices ranging from $2.50 to
15.00.
Misses' Fine Corsets, special
$1.50.
Mrawhrldffe A Clothier
Third floor. Market fatreet, AVest
French Kid Gloves
8-button length for
Short-sleeve Dresses
Gloves the smartly gowned
woman will need to wear with
the short sleeves of the sea
son's new dresses. Of fine
French kid, -button length,
oyerseam-seml, Paris point
stitching on the backs. In
black, white, tan, champagne,
beaver or brown $4.50 a pair.
Straw brlrtgo . Clothier
AIslo I'-i. Jlarket Street
Have You Seen the New
Organdie Neckwear?
So delightfully fresh and crisp,
these new styles in Organdie Col
lars and Cuffs, some separate,
others' in sets. Many styles from
which to choose:
Organdie Collars 75c to $3
Dainty Roll Collars, plain or
lacq-trimmed, others embroidered
and tucked in novel effects.
Organdie Sets 50c to $6.00
Ever so many fascinatingly
pretty new effects in Organdie
Collar-and-Cuff Sets. Some in
plain white, others stitched or
trimmed in colors, a Set edged
with a checked organdie frill.
Swiss Collars 85c to $1.50
New imported Collars, flat or
roll styles, exquisitely embroidered
or with fancy edge, some lace
trimmed. .
Straw brldite & Clothier
Atsle 11, Centro
Petticoats
For Less Money
Three excellent values in smart
looking, practical Petticoats:
Of Taffeta Silk, Special, $7.95
Petticoats of black tafTeta silk,
pretty street shades and lovely
pompadour effects.
Of Cotton Taffeta, now $1.50
For general wear, many women
prefer these Petticoats of service
able cotton taffeta in black and
desirable shades now $1.50.
Of Heatherbloom, now $2.30
Petticoats of flowered Heather
bloom, so sturdy and so good
looking. Under price $2.50.
Strawbrlclcs & Cloluler
. Third Floor. Weet
News of Meri's Clothing for Saturday
The Savings in This Sale Average One-Third
The fact that we cannot buy the fine Suits and Overcoats in this Sale at the prices for which we are now selling
them does not deter us from clearing our stocks of many winter lines. We have just added some new lots also reduced
to the collection already on hand and, therefore,-can promise selection almost equal to those of the Sale's earliest days:
Overcoats in the Sale at $25.00, $31.50, $38.50 and $50.00
Including Ulsters, Ulsterettes and dignified conservative styles, carefully tailored of smartest fabrics. Those in
the Sale at $38.50 and $50.00 include many of Stein-Bloch, "Alco" and Hart, Schaffner. & Marx make.
Suits at $23.00, $26.50, $31.50, $34.50, $36.50, $46.50
Hundi-eds of desirable styles and fabrics for men and young
of Stein-Bloch, "Alco" and Hart, Schaffner & Marx make.
Fur-Lined Overcoats
In tho ' Sale at $65.00, $95.00,
$122.00, $155.00 and $185.00.
men. Those at the higher prices include many
Fur-Cqjlar Overcoats
Ulsterette and form -fitting
styles $30.50, $47.50, $G7.50 and
$95.00.
Men's Winter Suits with) $OA, CA
Two Pairs of Trousers) OiWl
Excellent Business Suits for men of conservative tastes.
Thoroughly correct in style, of trustworthy fabrics, and in a good
variety of unobtrusive patterns. They are worth more than this
price without the extra pair of Trousers.
Leather Overcoats
Including belted styles for
young men. Now $17.50, $33.50,
$40.50 and $57.50.
Youths' Winter Suits
Long-trousers Suits for young
men of 1G to 10 years $23.50,
$29.50 and $-11.50.
-V Straw brldso &. Clothier Second rioor East
Men's Soft Hats
Six spring shapes some satin-lined.
Men's Derby Hats
Five spring shapes black only.
An advancL-season purchase ut a price-concession that enables
our customers to SAVE FULLY ONE-THIRD.
-V-- -Urrfwbridffe & Clothier Second rjoor Market Street. Tast
$3.65
Slippers to Match the Evening
Gown of Unusual Hue
The fact that fastidious customers have learned to depend upon
this Shoe Store for Slippers to match unusual shades of evening
gowns serves to convey an idea of our comprehensive collection of this
sort of footwear. And that same breadth of selection prevails in our
stocks of dainty Pumps and Oxfords to harmonize with smart after
noon frocks. Thi. season's assemblage is more varied in character
than ever before including many novelties and slipper materials not
to be found elsewhere. Among the groups
Good Drop-Head
Sewing Machines
$32.50
Our S. & C. Special Machine
thoroughly reliable and decid
edly modern in every mechanical
and structural essential. Stand of
improved type, ball-bearing, easy
nnd quiet in operation. Wood
work of polished oak.
Convenient payments if you so
prefer.
Strawbridee & Clothier
Haueinent
Outing- Flannel, Save
Striped Outing Flannel in light
or medium, effects.
27-inch, 40c a yard; 36-lnch COc
StrawbrMgo & Clothlor
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Opera Slippers Plain side
seam patterns, French-bound,
feather-edged, covered Baby
Louis heels; of French bronze
kidskin, at $18.00. Of black or
white satin, at $14.00.
Opera Slipper s Plain
vamps, side-seam patterns,
French-bound, covered 2 - i n c h
Louis heels. White, black or
dark giay satin, at $12.00 and
$14.00. White glazed kidskin,
$18.00. French bronze kidskin
seamless Slippers, $18.00.
Aluminum Cloth Opera
Slippers Will not tarnish, diffi
cult to obtain, but here in our ex
clusive Sagamore model; with
long, plain vamps, side-seam de
sign, French-bound $17.00.
Alsace Oxfords Of chest
nut brown Russia calf, hand
turned and hand-finished, at
$15.00.
Afternoon Pumps and
Oxfords
Sagamore. Pumps, long seam-
less patfern, 2-inch covered Louis
I heels, French-bound, of chestnut
1 brown Russia and of black dom
ino calf, at $17.00. Of patent
leather, at $18.00. White glazed
kidskin, side-seam model, at
$18.00.
Sagamore Oxfords Long
plain vamps, of black glazed kid
skin, with black satin quarters, ac
$11.00. Of black patent leather,
with black satin quarters, at
$15.00. Of brown glazed kidskin,
with browi satin quaiters, at
$14.00
New Oxfords-Of whi.te
I crlazed kidskin, with Baby Louis
; heels, at $19.00, Of black glazed
I kids.kin, patent leather, or chest-
i nut brown Russia calf, at $17.00.
Still Excellent Selection and Exceptional
Savings in the Sale of Shoes
Women's Spats $1.05
Remarkable Reductions in
Women's Winter Coats
Every woman who buys a Coat to-morrow
will be sure to remember the day long and
favorably. Fortunately, we have been able
to add to our under-price stocks, so that assortments
are excellent these four groups are particularly
inviting:
Special at $25.00 c,0!ts ? flc hfeh-Brndo
cloth, in black, blue,
brown and wistaria, finished with deep eal pluh
collar; body and sleeves lined.
Special at $26.50 Wo,01 vciou cat., -
cral attractive styles; all
in good dark colors, lined throughout and having
Mnart, large collars of fur. (One of the model.-,
sketched.)
Special at $35.00 A miscellaneous group,
several different models,
but only a few of a kind. Some lined throughout,
ome half-lined. Some with fur collars.
SpCCial at $60.00 Sev,el;al cr attractive
models of various fine
.loth, elegantly lined throughout and finished with
collars of natural raccoon or seal-dyed fur.
v-4 Straw brjdj;. A. Ciotlner :i.uni Floor Cen'r
Linens , '
At a Saving
A wide range of choice, but
many lots are too small to quote.
Embroidered and Lace-trimmed
Linens, some slightly rumpled:
Linen Doilies and
Centrepieces
Round, with edges scalloped in
color; 6-inch, 18c each; 10-inch,
3oc each; 24-inch, $1.25.
Linen Centrepieces Reduced
Of plain linen, with embroid
ered centres and scalloped edges;
24-inch, $2.25; 36-inch $3.25.
Lace-trimmed Lunch Cloths
Round Lunch Cloths, trimmed
with lace in filet pattern, 54-inch
$3.25 and $5.00.
Cluny Lace-trimmed Linen Doilies,
6-inch 18c each.
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Stationery ,
Exceptional Value
Three unusual values in desir
able kinds of Stationery: i
Gold-initial Stationery 10c
Boxes of 24 sheets of Lawn
finish Writing Paper, stamped
with a gold initial; 24 Envelopes.
Tinted Writing- Paper 25c
Linen-finish Paper and Envel
opes in lovely tints, also in white
24 Sheets and 24 Envelopes.
Stationery Cabinets 7jc !
Cabinets containing 12 sheets
and envelopes in each of the fol
lowing tints, blue, pink, buff, and
12 in white. '
bridce t Clothier Alsi.- I i
New Books
' entre!
The Farmer of Roaring Run
By Mary Dillon. A delightful
love story, with a wealthy young
farmer as the hero $1.75.
Coggin By Ernest Oldmeadow.
A fascinating tale, charmingly told.
Readers will appreciate its literary
merit $1.75.
AN UNUSUAL COOK BOOK
Meals, Poultry and Game '
How to Buy, Cook and Carve. !
with a Potpourri of Recipes, by
Edouard Panchard. A famous
chef tells his cherished private
recipes, also directions for select
ing, cooking and serving, with il
lustrations $3.00.
Ktli Writer A . ,,
Second rioor, rilben tre.t
West
i Women's Shoes $9.95
Laced SIioch of lleld-mouse Blazed
kidskin; dark brown glazed UUl,
laced ; black kid, laoed ; chestnut
brown calf, laced : and gray glazed
kid, laced ; nil Hlzes.
Women's Shoes 58.45
Many of Laird, SrhobT & Co.
make. Gun-metal calf, lace ; brown
kid, with brown cloth tops, lnco ,
tan grain, laco; blown kid, lace.
Low Shoes now 55.75
Tan suede Oxfords, patent leather
Pumps, dark brown calf Pumps, tan
calf Itovero Pumps, Oxfords of
Bljzed kid with satin quarters.
Women's Shoes 512.75
Various smart styles of black, tnn
and chestnut-brown leathers. Some
with tops of buckskin or soft mat
kid.
Felt Slippers, 51.50 and 51.95
For children. Made of felt, with
braid or ribbon trimming and soft i
felt Eoles.
Growing Girls' Shoes $5.75
Black gun-motal calf, white
leather and patent leather with
white tops; all sizes. I
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Nine-button Spats, In
tnd dark fawn color.
t.upp, light
Women's Reduced and Specially -Priced
Suits and Many Inexpensive
New Dresses Ready for a Busy Saturday
The sketch shows two of the many smart models at moderate prices. The Suit is one
of the Spring Jersey Suits for outing wear, price $32.50; and the Dress is a very smart
cmDroiciererl serge, made in a youthful, straight-line style, $10.50.
Misses' Shoes now $4.95
Various lasts and leathers. All
sizes.
Misses' and Girls' Oxfords,
56.00 and 56.50
Winter-weight, for wear with
heavy woolen cokinp" of blark
gun-metal and tan calf: all sizes.
Men's Shoes and Oxfords,
512.75
Various smart sU Us in black ami
tai. leathers.
Men's Oxfords 59.90
Various styles of bliu'k and tan
leathers.
Men's Shoes 58.75
I7nTllsh-Ia:t and Blucher Siloes, of
larlous desirable leathers.
Boys' Shoes 54.95
At 54,95 EnglUh-last Shoes, of
dark brown and gun-metnl calf;
blucher styles.
& Clothier UlEhtli nnd Filbert Slrit
Outing Suits, Special at $30.00
3f jersey of excellent quality, in black and navy blue, ai
ler-mixcd preen, brown, blue and Oxford. Made in the
Not folk effect.
Outing Suits, Special at $32.50
Df jersey, m plain blue and black, and heather-mixtures of
Oxford and brown. Belted models, with straight-hanging f
ted centie-back plait; also belted models in pinch-back style
Winter Suits Reduced
Strawbridge & Clothier
MARKET STREET
EIGHTH STREET
FILBERT STREET
line Suits of whipcord, wool velour, duvet do laine, duvet melangi
and smart plaids. Some plaited and tucked nfitl finished With belt, some
on long, straight lines, loosely belted, others on long, close-fitting, plain
tailored lines an excellent assortment of models now $20.00 to $75j00
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New Serge Dresses at $16.50
i , StaHSht-lino models, with long, close alceves and tie sashes, and
elaborately embroidered one model shown in the sketch. In nuvy blue
and black.
Jersey Dresses, $19.75 and $22.50
ifu.io, a long-line tunic model with tie sash, long sleeves, smart
vestec, nnd attractively embroidered shown in an aisortment of shades. At ?22
line models, embroidered and tucked, some collarlcss, others with- smart collars
I'Jemish blue, henna nnd plum color.
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