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First Private Business
FAVORITE WITH EMPLOYES
V.. V. Slmmnim. fnumlor of Hie Mini
mon ITnrilwnril Co.. tin firf prlvnto ,
lmtnrr-. to lie Itirnrpnrnfi'il In It I iiitod
States, cllnl .vo-trnlny nft.Tiioon in St
Mollis.
P. .T. Scniplr. a ninnnjrinc tlirr.tur of
(he'eontpiitiv, N in i'lim-Ri f Hi" Vlnm
dolphin, brunch of the Simmons l)im
rtt IS.TAtvh !trett.
SlY. Simmons whs born in rx-ncrMc
11.. Norttvmbor 21. tSJWi. He lii'R""
IiIh business inn-pf in 1S."U He iueor
litirtttPtl tlie Slminnni lliinlwmi Co. in
1S71. It- wus the first priviife llrm to
Ineorpornte. Murine the intevvenins
yenrs tile coinpnny crew until iir prPM'iit
it bun miinv bninehex nml ilow iin nn
ntinl biiflnw. of between SIO.OtM.lMIll
nml $r.o.oto.oou.
In .Iiinnnry. 1M7. .Mr. Simmons vwi
MKfeeded sis president by bin oldest nn. '
IVnllnee 1. Siinmitns. Sinei- flint time
lie' nnil bi.s iissoeiati'M have had entire
ehnrjre of the bmdneys.
Mr. Simmons eontinueil to fiike :i
stronff interest in the business nfter his,
retirement, though only in nu ndviniy
rapacity. He spent n pnrt of every)
day, white lie was in St. Louis, at IiUi
niriee, lie was at bis uffire oiifo last
Friday. j
Mr. Hlmmiins i, survied li three.
S1S. K. C. Sinunniis. the presbteul.
ami Kdward II. iukI (Jeorce V. Sim
mons, who are vie president. I
He wns ennsidereil one of the liigge.t
business men in the eoiintry and his
mlvlop was Miimbt widel beeausr of lii
lirond view of eorditions. In the Situ- i
mons orpaniJiation lie was known and
loved by even the humblest of his em- I
ployes. 'who found him nt nil times no
CVMdblr nml encer to help them in their
own problems aud to pive them business
advice. , , , .
It is snid of him that it was his habit
to call In individuals from anions the
ymincer men. ta!k thii cs over with
them and then hoop in toih uith them
ri' letter and personal i'.i'rrv'rw. point
JOB nut mistakes. sucKs)iiis improved
bOBiness methods and c'iierall. stand
lnB', behind them until tliev had struck
their" gait. The death of the founder
of the linn wil1 in no win affect the
manBRement of the corpo-ation
iKo jK ;ji !. "MB
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NHER TANCE TAX
K. C. SIMMONS
Knundrr- of SlminoiiH Hardware
t'o . Il'st prhnte business ever In- ,
cnrporalrd. who died rsltilla at i
bis Inline in St. liuis. Il was
burn In I'Vedrrieti. Md.
SAVANT HEADS MUSEUM
Dr. Leon LeGraln, of Paris, to Clas
sify Sumerlan Tablets
t'lnssitieation of the Sumeriim tilb
lets in the museum of the I'niversity of
I'ciiusjhaiiia ill lie made b lr. I.eon
l.etiruin. of Paris, who has been ap
pointed curator of the 1'abylonian sec
tion. It is fool'sh, Ihiitor I.etlrain iisseits.
for "diolais or tein-hers to ipiarvel ove
tlie meaniiiKs nf tiie tablets.
"No matter how ciirefut ami ac
curate these si-lmhirs may be in their
work."" Doctor I.e lirain explained, "all
are likelv to make inistiikes. The
know-lode iiucniing the ancieui
Habvloninn latmuace and writings is
still much nolo iniletinite than that re
sardine the writings of later iwriods."
IN STATE UPHELD
Nonresident P I e a Rejected
Where Most of Property Is
in Pennsylvania
MAY HIT FRICK ESTATE
In nu opinion bj Justice Krnwr nml
a concurring opinion by Justice Simp- j
son, the Supreme Court today afflrrnrd
the Orphans' Court of Allegheny i
county in the appeal of Au?on V.
Hurt'liitril in the estate of Uosrtta it. j
Hosfotter. deceased.
The right of the Mate of Pennsyl
vania to about RSS.IHKt in tlireef In
twritnnce tax and collateral Itiheritnnoe,
tax is not oiiij preserved in the llos
tetter cae. but the decision will apply
to the chtate of the late Henry C. Prick,
estimatcii to be valued at SloO.OOO.OOO,
which would net the sHto of Pennsyl
vania about. S7.00lt.O(W) in tuses if It
should he held to be s.ibjeot to direct
inheritance and . !aterni ,a.
$.1,.-(M).(!0( Kstale Iiivolvwl
The Ho.stotter case involved tax on
property aggregating S:i,,"iOO.(HMI located
in l'ennsylvania.
Thisidore Hostetter and KoMtta Hos-,
tetter, who had lived iu Pittsburgh for
many years went to Xew York to ro?
side in 1002, ami took with them their
youngest on, Theodora K. Hostettcf,
Jr. Thcrtafler they claimed New lork
nn. their residence. The father died
and the Ron joined the army ami was
killed In France.
A disputo nrosc over the. question
whether the stnto of New York or of
Pennsylvania was entitled to the di
rect inheritance rind the collateral in
heritance taxes, It bclnj? claimed tbnt
Lieutenant Hostetter. at the time ho
wns killed, was n resident of New York,
The Orphans' Court ot Allegheny
county directed the tax be paid, ns the
greater pnrt of the, property Involved
was located In Pittsburgh.
Auto Damaged by Fire
An automobile, in the garage of
Ocorge A. Wee, 2210-10 North Twenty-sixth
street, was damaged 'by fire
this afternoon. The machine was the
property of Vllllam NuHblckcl, Twenty
fifth and Cumberland streets. Firemen
prevented' the flames from spreading to
other parts of the building.
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it fits
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Comfort, quality, service, washability
you get them all in Munslngwcar.
Men's light-weight athletic suits in both
form-fitting knitted and loose-fitting woven
fabrics, accurately sized and carefully
finished.
MurHngwcar form-fitting garments for women and
children in n larcc variety of styles, sizes end
fabrics sheer, cool, comfortable.
the satisfaction lasts
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New Dairy
Bread, 10c loaf
Try it and you will thank
us for telling you. We're the
largest retail bakers in
Philadelphia.
I:r Mnrkft St. tl?n .MnrKet St.
731 Market St. CM A Murkrt Ms.
88 s. nflT-wroinl St.
ID Sn. Sixtieth St.
AN OPPORTUNITY
Salesmen are wanted by a long-established auto
mobile house selling a quality product and serving
a clientele of the highest character. Automobile
sales experience not necessary or desired.
A 126, LEDGER OFFICE
W. H. Pearce & Co.
41 S. 2nd St.
Cliim
T rn. -H 41 4"
DCMUnAI
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At l.rgnX ffnfft on ltv'hod Furitwe,
Itrtlt r.rviir flitr l"lor,rn orf
Coll. tt'rtlf or I'hcne Walnut 1-1-7-S
BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY
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rwiou uioerty Duiiaing n.oim
Cor. Broad & Chestnut St.
ELlrnifd ti.r stntr It.inKIne rnmmltnlnnrr
.urnihr nr I number or ( niiimerce 1
.Memtier Hoard nf Trails !
SSIrmber I.ric.il tt'fdnn 11-irrHii tn Kllml-i
nit the I.iihd Shark Kill. Incorporated!
Don't throw that
slightly worn linoleum
away.
A can of LAVA
VAR, a brush, a few
minutes' time and, you
have practically new
linoleum.
The surface of furniture,
woodwork, floors and
stairs is also quickly re
newed with LAVA-VAR.
It dries over night with a
hard, lustious finish.
Wears for years. Won't
turn white and it's water
proof. At Your Dealer's
All Colors and Clear
Fclton, Sibley & Co., Inc.
I'hiludelphia
Ulinu Utrlmr.it ut
Kh ' til'tit. I ill'.' tlHtl
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provides the most astonishing
values of the whole year
Reductions of on the average!
The great changes that have taken place in the Fur markets, of the world demand that careful attention be
given by all women as to the buying of their Furs for next Winter. Prices have advanced from 70 to 90
per cent on all Fur skins.
Therefore, because of the fact that our Anniversary Sale happens at a time when the height of the fur-selling
season is practically over, we made extensive preparations during the past months for this event, which
enables us to offer values that are unmatchablc. We wish to emphasize the fact that the reductions quoted
below ire made from last year's prices.
Wc will be glad to Reserve your Purchase on payment of a Small
Deposit: Payments to be continued throughout the Summer.
VEIIY SPEC1AL
17 Choker Scarfs
In Natural Squirrel, .t.H Kolinsky
mij Australian Opossum
$14.50
Reduced from . .$29.50
AtiMtralinn Sen I
re. Natural
i;iiirrf I. trlr.i
nml, ;i,r.o.
ItfOiirrtl freni
l voo.
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SETS
Ke-'hirecl
from
Snte
Skur.'.
Taupe
Taupe
Brown
Heaver
Mir.k.
Raccoon
Fox . . .
Wolf ...
Wolf .,
Price
SM.OO Silt. 50
. G.J.OO l9..-0
. (50.00
. 75.00
. 75.00
.150.00
19.50
51.50
51.50
98.50
MUFFS
Hudson Seal ,
i.-t. Sn.ii . . ,
Beaver
Tnupp Nutria
Skunk . . ,
Nat. Squirrel
from Price
,. $24.50 $11.50
, . 29.50 17.50
. .'12.50
, . .'17.50
,. 55.00
,. 75.00
19.50
21.50
.'11.50
11.50
Fur Coats
Itnlarrll
from
Marmot Coats 145.00
Smart HiHirt motlel; larsu
shnwl ooll.ir and cuff.
Natural Muskrat
Coats 265.00
Large nhawl collar; cuffs
and liorder of eal; rnuurt
sport inodfl.
Trimmed Australian Seal
Coats 225.00
Three qunrter length
model; larse shawl collar
and ruffH of AmlrnK.in
Oputrum.
Hudson Seal Coats 250.00
rilie Felected ikli)" mude
In short wrap eflWt.
Trimmed Hudson Seal
Coats 475.00
Jaunty Hport model ;l.ito
shawl collar and cuffs In
Skunk, Squirrel and Nut
ria. Taupe Nutria
Coats 195.00
Pull flared sport model:
large nhawl collar, hell
I'llflH
Taupe Cone.v Coats 165.00
'I hreeqiiarter I e n c t h
model; Inrpe rape collar
and cuff-.
Natural Raccoon
Coats 295.00
Sport model In line qual
ity nark Mnx.
Taupe Nutria Coats 295.00
l'lnent qunllty Hkln;
three quarter 1 e n B t h
model.
Jap Mink Coats 515.00
Perfectly matched pelts;
Mn.irt Ini : coat model.
Taupe Squirrel
Coats 525.00
.(utility port model. Uncut
skill".
Natural Squirrel
Coat 575.00
I'lne durk Kkiiu In miurt
Hport model
Sale
Price
74.50
145.00
155.00
165.00
325.00
117.50
89.50
195.00
195.00
395.00
395.00
445.00
VERY SPECIAL
42 SCARFS
Larue animal effcrtu of Wolf or
Tox In Itlaclc, Taupe or Drown.
$19.50
Reduced from . . .$32.50
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Nrf, In lllurk
Tuiipc or
llronn, in..10.
Reduced front
f3J.Ar).
CHOKER SCARFS
ICerturrU Hair
frnm l'rhe
Hudson Seal $24.50 $11.50
Natural Squirrel . . . 24.50 17.50
Aust. Opossum 37.50 24.50
Raccoon 87.50 24.50
Natural Mink 55.00 ;W.5Q
Jup Mink 55.00 .VJ.50
Stone Martin 110.00 61.50
Hudson Bay Sable . . 125.00 74.50
SCARFS
Itedurril
from
Sale
Prlio
Denver
Brown Fox
Taupe Fox
Black Lynx
i Jap Cross Fox .
Skunk
Scotch Mole
Australian Seal
.$37.50 $24.50
. 37.50 21.50
37.50
39.50
05.00
85.00
47.50
24.50
24.50
29.50
49.50
59.50
31.50
11.50
' , lpj Charge Accounts g kLP IS'pC j"?Eggl pfc Wc Accept Liberty -ZSH
LINEN MESH UNDERWEAR 8 jy Solicited Jjl ilg Jp .yPiitei t0? Bonds and Purchasing Sl
-a, W& Mail Orders Filled aw-air' j'WBr''3mws.Trmv tpnv Agents' Orders ggl
$Bec0 mS 1115 CHESTNUT ST. 3
tCitSfZ0 (OPPOSITE KEITH'5)
Cl Ijlfl v I urs aJ'rf Millinery
7iaJcihrtrtJ tjA Coming as it doeSj practically . 8
"smlergasbTlls mM "between-seasons,"
t?fnO for r u nr drM-ribing thr flue on iQgEffii S
our chh rHntt" fp li a roone- rer r39 V rt O ?SH Ti Ci
flMSIEs m llir Aiiiversar? Sale 8
gagSagaiMEqj nf 10'rl mf'tv S
I'a i-nted and Guaranteed by 5jj J 3C
: m Firs 1
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ifr VA 1 he great changes mat nave tai;en piace in me rur rnaii;cn 01 me woria acmana mat carerui attention be 5
lla given by all women as to the buying of their Furs for next Winter. Prices have advanced from 70 to 90 60
i lt3rfS Per cent on a ur sihs. kE
F 3H season is nractically over, we made extensive preparations during the past months for this event, which S?Jc
IS:
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Furniture
Finer Kind of
Within Reach 6iveryone
f Although production has not yet caught up with demand, the acres
U of ouf floor space aretfilledto 'overflowing with a collection of Fur
niture as fine and as varied-'j&'iti was ever our good fortune to assemble.
I Period reproductions, .Moderlr ad&ntatioris.Oanflf Plain-line Furniture,
contracted for early in the yea:a't.l6wer'ilha,n;present prices, and all of a
kind and quality that means everything fiiivtliey of prestige for us as
it must mean comfort and' durability 4.or'youyr,.
& For this Store is not only Headqua'rlersfprrriandsome and trust
worthy Furniture. It is likewise a storehouse;' cpf ' experience, gathered
during' nearly forty years of! specializai;i.on inUfyj field of Furniture and
Home Adornments. A service that is not only yours to help you impart
a lasting and proper charm to your home, but at the most economical out
lay possiDie. iu prices lower man guuu ruiuuuie, jo. uuuuui, ai
today's manufacturing cost, could be sold for anywhere ! Values
we cannot duplicate.
Q A timely hint that many, very many
who desire Furniture and Hjome Furnish
ings for Spring and Summer, will act upon
while the opportunity lasts.
Handsome Queen Anne Suite, 10 pieces, $495.00. Sold separately if desired.
In the distinctive group illustrated the designer has succeeded in creating an exceptionally impres
sive Dining Room Suite in the Queen Anne Period, incorporating ideals and details found for the
most part only in very high-priced examples of this Period. The nicety of proportions, careful
workmanship and fidelity to the best ideals of the cabinet maker's art are charmingly portrayed in
this pleasing ensemble. Choice ot Suites in Mahogany, Walnut or Golden Oak.
Exceptional Values Selected at Random
A few of the many medium priced Suites and pieces seen at a glance on our floors.
Bedroom Furniture
Living Room
M a h o r a ny finish-nnd-Canr.
with Tapestry-covered looso
cushion scats nnd pillows; il
pieces. $385.00. Other Cnne-and-Mahogany
Suites, from
$ 180.00 to $550.00.
Overstuffed Suites, Tapestry
covered looso cushion teats,
mahogany frame, 3 pieces,
S2G0.00. Many other fine
Overstuffed Suites, up to
$1,460.00.
Dnvcnport, Fumed Oak,
leather cushion seat, $105.00.
Table Desks, from Golden Oak
at $12.50 to Mahogany at
$75.00.
Doudoir Desks, from Fumed
Oak at $17,50 to Mahogany
at $42.00.
Bookcases, from Jacobean
Oak at $29.00 to Mahogany
nt $95.00.
Secretary Bookcases, from
Golden Oak nt $49.00 to
Mahogany at $345.00.
Tea Wagons, Oak, Walnut nnd
Mahogany, $25.00 to $48.60.
Hundreds of Chairs, from n
sturdy Oak Rocker, at $4.50
to a handsome, Tapestry
covered easy Wingback
Chair, at $150.00.
Dining Room
Dining Room Suites, American
Walnut, (Queen Anne style)
10 pieces, $436.50.
Dining Room Suite. Jacobean
Oak, 4 pieces, $220 00.
Dining Room Suites, Mahog
any, (Adam style) 4 pieces,
$373.00.
Dining Room Suites, Golden
Oak, (Queen Anne style) 4
pieces. $298.00.
Dining Room Suite, American
Walnut, (Queen Anne style)
$275.00.
Dining Room Suite. Jacobean
Oak, 4 pieces, $340.00.
Dining Room Suite. Mahogany
(Queen Anne style), 4 pieces,
$390.00.
Buffets. Fumed and Golden"
Oak, beginning nt $32.50.
Buffet, Jacobean Onk, Mirror
back (Queen Anne style),
$125.00.
Buffet, Mahogany. (Queen
Anne style) $89.00.
Extension Tables, Golden Oak,
$32.75. Fumed Oak from
$37.50 to $89.00. Mahog
any, $45.00 to $150.00.
China Closets, Mahogany and
Mahogany finish, from $29.50
to $375.00.
Serving Tables. Mahogany,
$31.50 to $78.00.
China Closet, Walnut, (Wil
liam nnd Mary stylo) $82.00.
Bedroom Suite, Walnut (Queen ,
Anne style) 4 pieces, $282.50
Bedroom Suites, M a h o gany,
(Adam style) 4 pieces,
$525.00.
Bedroom Suites, llalio gany,
(Louis XVI stylo) 4 pieces,
$490.00.
Bedroom Suite, Walnut,
(QucprrAnno style) 4 pieces,
$325.00. , . ,
Bedroom Suite, Walnut,
(Adam style) 4 pieces,
$287.00.
Bedroom Suite, Mahogany
finish, (Louis XVI style) 4
pieces, $381.00.
Bedroom Suite, Mahogany fin
ish, 4 pieces, $191.50.
Bedroom Suite. Mahogany,
(Adam style) 4 pieces,
$425.00.
Bedroom Suite. Mahogany, 4
pieces, $346.00.
Chlfforobes, Brown Mahogany,
$70.00 to $140.00.
Wardrobes, Mahogany and Ma
hogany finish, $45.00 to $92.
Chiffonette. Mahogahy, (Queeri
Anne style) $120.00.
Chiffonette. Mahogany, (Louis
XVI style) $00.00...
Brass Beds, from $16.50 to
$85.00. Enameled Beds,,
from $8.00 to $34.00.
Slltl Parlnr and Pmvh FlirnitlirP Suites and pieces comfortably and luxuriously
O UH IT driUI dllUITUllIl J. uriUUire upholstered in Upcstry and cretonne. Color
ings to match almost any decorative scheme desired. Cane, wicker, Willow and Rush Fibrci
at very reasonable prices.
Many Summer Rugs Attractively Priced
Japanese Jute Rugs
Then Impart a rich OrlrnUI of
fset, and arr romparatlvtly Inei
Pfnilve. Wry npproprUt for tha
?ummr cottage or burnalow A
good cholca ot pattern', He ture
nnd ire them.
9 x 12 feet
8x 10 feet
6x9 feet
.$62.50
. 66.00
. 32.60
Imported Grass Rugs
Anglo Persian Rugs
A larico ahlpment of WhltUU'n
AnKlo Forlan and Hoyal Worceitar
Huki In th much wanted 1.3x10.6
and 9x12 nitre, hn Juet nrrlved.
A romprehenalva Una of dealgni and
rolorlnia which makea aelactlon
caay
, Ancle Fentin Hejal Werceiter
8.3x10.6, $173.00 8.3x10.0, S1SJ.00
9x12, $105.00 9x12, $149.00
Pretty pattern! and color combination!'
Sa.13 x 8 feet, I1.:.1.
Formosa Rush Rugs
For Porches and Sun Parlort
DUtlnctlTcly different from alt
othera. Theeo Huga come In Btoeka,
30 Inehra aquare and can '
ranged In alias and color combl
natlona to ault your requirement!,
1.35 per lock.
Tho unique Huge are en Sale
Bxcluatvely at tha Van Salver Store.
-S x 12 feet, 112.00! I J 10 fel,
SUMMER PORTIERES
Of fancy Madras, Stencilled
Craah and woven Art Thread
Hllk, In n rango of deelgna and
coloring! aa beautiful ai you
ever aaw. All very reasonably
priced, from S1.00to SlS.sn.
AWNINGS
Placing your order now means
that you will be aura tn have them
when needed. Dfildei. Juat now
you have a choice of all the good
fabrics and bst colorings. 'Phone
Lombard 630, or write for estimate.
CRETONNES
A wonderful variety of these
material!, the most up-to-date
and cheeriest of all the cover
ings and draping fer nmrair
use. Complete choice ot designs
and colorings, 4Se per yard up.
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II Handsome Hammock, $25,00
Rush Fibre Rocker
The handaome nuah Fibre neeker Illustrated has spring
seat, with loose cushion and upholstered back covered
with pretty floral-design
cretonne, A wonderful
value at I1P.60. Arm
Chair tn match, ssms
price. Hundreds et ethers
jt proportionate savings.
Couch
Hammocks
from $12.50
to $80
mattreu. uphoUUred
Th Couch HammOflf tlluMlrat!) lima nna.nU
t and recUninr upholaterd Hdjmiable back, covcrad With havy. duok In
c noire of KhaKi. Gruy. (Iraan or Tllua rtnlnr. n mi tr a s.iu.nil. -u-i
suSdneait?.. J,aj0at'o".B0r.U",le" ""'"" A 8reat V"U" at 9V,M' Uon
Many other new and smart styles wth coverings of plain and fanoy
ducks and cretonnes beginning at a vary good hammock for 112.60, and up.
E:ipert Interior Pecorators At Your Service.
Rocker, $19,50
Business Furniture. Refrigerators and Ice Boxes.
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