3Vi. "S r,,w TfQft. :717 7 ''"? & EVENING' PUBLIC1 EEDGER-rniLADELPHIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1920 15 i 22 CHILDREN SEEK CHANCE AT SCHOOL AS XMAS GIFT Mm mother takes factory work liemcl BOY FATALLY SCALDED Youngster Playing About Mill Is Killed In Accident Oliver Palmer, four ,ears old, of IB." Jesephine sfreet, died yesterday in the Frankford Hospital ns the result of tuning been scalded white playing about the exhaust pipe of, a steam engine iu the mill of Jeseph (Srwr. 'L'onesdale avenue nnd (lllllnghnm street. Oliver nnd bis twin brother, Milten, (ntrrtlini- wllli n lllllllllM- of ether COTS, been repairing the cnglne and having completed the repairs turned en the steam. The rush of steam and belting water covered the boy from head te feet screams and cries of bis brother, climbed the fence nnd came te bis assistance. After carrying the boy out of the yard the patrol of the Fifteenth district took him te the Frankford Hospital. To day Yeung was held without ball for the nctlen of the coroner. Weman Dies Frem Burns Mrs. Jesephine Itossewskof OewcM read and lUucgrnKS rnnd, Frankfevil, died yesterday in the Frankford IIes pltnl from the effects of hums received Thursday, when her clothing was la- M v itli lier nnil nflrn lie Hits lti far into hip niRiit helping her. Kind heiirted people Imvp tnken tins nt one win of KettlnK hemetliinR rcnl lout of (hi'itttii!iH - Hint Is, I inenn by nnil lie fell screaming te the ground. Lawrence Hirl and Walter Lawless, two elder boys, hearing tie boy's Head of Scholarship Section of WhitcWilliams VmmdalienW-SZ were playing In the mill ynrd near the pipe. Adam Yeung, the engineer, bad nlted In the explosion of kerosene shn ' was using te kindle a fire in her home. Says Many Peer Little Ones Prefer Education te Toys UNION LEAGUE TO ELECT Whether or net wlint jeu nre prny In? for will be In your ChrUtmni stock ing l nil n matter of viewpoint, of TttfTSC. Seme boys nnd Rlrls in Phila delphia new, for instance, nre liepln? Panla Clans will see fit te drop a wrist wntrh or n diamond rinc or Kemrthlng Inte that well-known article of wearing uppnrel that linngs traditionally by the tuletide hearth. Hut ethers. Well, there nre twent.v twent.v twent.v twohejs and girls In Philadelphia who arc asking as a Christmas gift only the privilege te remain in school. The fuel became known today through Ml r. T Shipley, head of the scholar schelar uliip section of the While Williams foundation, which features as one (if Its works helping peer children te get in education in public or parochial chl. . . i .i hi. "The finest present in this world, 1(1.. Khlnlev said, "would net nlcasn rue ..'. --. , .. , ,,. ..f , ...,'-. : " -": tliee clillrtren as mucn eh me privilege wmiu mm imrr kciioei and en Hatur In a few cases we have sent the clilt- mrii ie (jearuing school." Miss Shipley quoted one little girl wlie came hi the office and said "Oh, nJV1u.. 'H0 le. be Hemn kln'l "f "lii- i 7jbl ,hc cns of Tel"- -101111 is '" he 1" 5-eP of high school, doing wy geed work. Itut he Is the eldest niim "n',,l.'l! fntlirr Is dead. In nddit en te this his mother works in vJ',1 .. n.nJm9t mill workers nre en erj slim ' part time new. Although it nreaks his icm-f ti,., ......i i..7. ...I. , , --''".. . .v. in, mint inm: Weel unles he is one ,,f the foitnnale lie can be reached by the While Wil liams 1 otimlntiens, ,",m.1m" is " Httte. girl described n n letter from n teacher as Mill rrv ing because she had te leave school. Hut in the hope that she can get back she Is studying algebra at nlghr. "Peter" Is another victim of cir cumstnnces. Six weeks age his mother died suddenly. Five children were left with Peter at fourteen, tlm nl.ln.f lust nt present he works for n butcher f mine en in school We have twenty tun applications en hand new fiein he" and girls who nre called uen le itep school because parents need their mppert or have, already stepped because f this same necessity. Miss Shipley went en te explain just rhnt the White Williams Foundation docs te meet the need of ns many chil dien as its funds will permit of. "A scholarship," she said, "is given te such children who seem really earnest and ambitious. Tills averages in nmeunt te about ?." a week. When awarded. It Is given te the child te pay his own ex penses in his own home, that the burden may be lifted from his parents. "fieme of the scholarships are given simply te enable the children te com plete their way through the eighth grade, hut ethers may take the boys and girls through the whele four-year course nt high school, trade school or through some special vocational course. iln, nnd gets three dollars n week. Ex-Governer Stuart te Be Chesen President Again The elertien of officers of the Virien League will take place today. V The candidates who were nominated November S, nre : Fer president, the Incumbent ltd win S. Stuart; virc presi dents. Samuel M. Clement, Jr.. Wil liam It. Lyman, Charles H. Miller. K. l'uscy I'nssmerc, (leorge A. nlkcr, all of whom new bold that office, nnd . M. vniiclnin. I our nre te be elected. Fer directors, fifteen te be elected, the candidates nre: I). '.. Andersen, Jeseph W. Cooper. J. Unwell Cum mings, Jehn W. limner, Herace C. Jenes, Jnmes K. Mitchell, Harry S. Sharp, Jeseph M. Steele, Harry T Stoddard, Charles J. Webb, nil of whom new held offices as directors, nnd Mel ville (. linker. Kdwind ('. Dixen, IM gar S. Gardner, Frank M. llnrdt, Her man Ilnupt, J. Wnrner Uutchins. Hen jainin II. I.udtnw, Charles A. Perter, Jr., William O. Price, Jr., Jehn T. Itlley. The polls will be open from 2 p. m. until 8 p. in. HATS TRIMMED fliEE ONE YELLOW TRADING STAMP WITH EVERY lOe PURCHASE ALL DAY Market Eighth Filbert Seventh Punta n Yarn HALF PRICE ur'v lust received n. new Blilpment of ten thousand pounds of Pure Worsted PiiHlan Brand Hand-KnlttlnK Yarn which w0 can sell at half price ThU yarn"" "ad" of the llnest grades of wool, nnd special attention Is Blvcn In tlie spinning 10 Have, tlie yam ie'W "" " ssss BSSSaOBES t. p. nmrer Ce.. nl) N. 2d St, ei 4000, iiarKtt ) Galvanized Beat Pumps j h "A Lamp is Just the Thing" Electric Lamps and Artistically Hand-Painted Parchment and Silk Shades Whether for a friend or for your family. Ner ia there nny possibility of an unfortunate selec tion here, because our compre hensive assortment was expertly assembled 'with due regard for the prevailing mode of furnishing in Halls, Living Reems, Dining Reems, Tloudeir, Guest Reems, etc. Our collection of shades is unsur passed. Sccure your Lamp new for Xmas delivery. Dougherty's Faultless Bedding Hair Mattresses Bex Springs Bedsteads 1632 Chestnut Street Regularly $1.25 Hank l.lt Hrethfrt Third Fleer I Watches and Clocks Ideal Christmas Gifts The Wanamnkcr Jewelry Stere ia noted for the dependable character of these instruments in its stocks. It new has ready what is believed te be the city's largest collection of fine American watches. Big Savings for Holiday Needlewerkers Fer nil lilgb-Brade knltttnc sweaters, sacques, teaucs. noveltles. etc., Turltan ynrn una ions. Dccn n nnivcreni ravenie uompicte atecx or ail ioiiewin colers: Women's Watches While Blick Cardintl Khaki Dark On ford MAir, Liilt Blue Pink R010 Turqueiie Nary rneNn and r Cepentajen Ceral Peacock Blue Royal Cherry Purple Havana Brown Gendarme Huntert' Green Maroen Terra Cetla Buff Heavy Khaki Heavy Oiferd Heavy Navy Heavy Brown e. n. eitnr.it.s rnnMrTLT rn.i.nn Platinum wrist watches, set with diamonds, en black ribbon bracelet, $725 te $1140. 14-kt. geld wrist watches, Elgin or Waltham movements, J4G te $240. Geld-filled wrist watches, Elgin and Waltham movements, $21 te $00. Silver wrist watches, Elgin movement, $12 te $50. Men's Watches Elgin nnd Waltham watches in 14-kt. geld cat.es, $35 te $325. Heward watches in geld cases, $80.23 te $147. Elgin and Waltham watches in geld-fillcd cases, $10 te $78. Pfflll aa r B Wfffl'5ffl lr I !!KnfBS?fTTS5v?fe2SSlaS5r lalaal aaaaf aHB aaaat2aHalaaP?7 f it J L M aaaB aaaV Clocks Hall clocks, Walthnm and Herschedc movements, cased in fine mahogany cases, chiming every quarter hour, $305 te $1065. Mahogany mantel clocks, striking half hour, $18 te $110. Lever mantel clocks, $48 te $212. Mahogany desk clocks, $4 te $40. Leather traveling clocks, Waltham movement, $10 te $45. Built te extend the Fame of a Geed Name The Oldsmobile "4" is new ready for your inspection at our salesrooms. And it will pay you te approach this car with an open mind and te satisfy yourself as te its very apparent better value. Se firm are we in our conviction that this addition te the Oldsmobile line crowns every previous idea of moderate priced four-cylinder value, that we prefer te leave the verdict te your personal inspection." See this car. Observe its evident virtues of permanent style, sane design and sturdier construction. Nete hew it retains the same pleasing lines, the same close atten tion te body details that have always emphasized Olds mobile beauty and comfort. Ride in the car. Drive it yourself. Because when you actually drive the car yourself or ride in it you will appreciate that these surface excellences are but out ward signs of its unseen virtues. In looking ever the Oldsmobile "4" we purposely ask you te forget any preconceived standard you have had of value. Because we believe the Oldsmobile "4" is going te sweep aside every precedent of four cylinder goodness that you may have had of any car of like class. SPECIFICATIONS Medel 43 A Check carefully the special quality features that bear en easier riding and greater safety; such as the unusual length of wheel base, the added strength of frame and cress members, the extra long springi and low center of gravity. Nete hew the whela car is cradled for better bnlance and comfort. The accessibility of the meter and of all parts that may need occasional adjustment, is a pleasing ele ment of easy care and low after-cost. Wfrnl Baa 115 Inched. Wiight 3T65 pounds. Engine Four cylinders cast en bloc; valv-tn-bftai1 typ, detachabln henrt. 214 cu. In. displacement. Dcvolep ever 40 h. p. en block test. Lnbricat Ian F"orce and splash with prwunjre gauge en Instrument beard. Chawtla lubrication. AlemUe Brease cup type. EUclrleat Syttim Three unit, with nix-volt, 15-plate aterajre battery. Gajeltn Fd Vacuum feed with gasoline tank suspend ed at rear of frame. Frem Celd pressed Bteel, ecven-lnch maximum depth channel section. Five cress members.. Rtar Axlt Spiral bevel type. Sprintt Hemi-elllptlc. lJYent. 36-lneh; rear, 54-hvch Bedy Streamline. Ixinir unbroken sweep of lines. UpheUtty Bex pleated, best quality of finc-grnlned black leather. tnitmmcnt Beard Walnut, with nickeled Instrument mounted flush. nrc Straight sldes, 32x4. Nen-skid en rear wheeln. Tire rnck en rear for Bpare rim and tire. Finlih Best coach work, applied by brush and rubbed down by hand. Jehn Wanamaker Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Hall Special "Automobile Shew" opened this meraincr Beginning this morning and continuing until 10 P. M, Saturday, Dec. 18, there will be a special exhibit Ot all UtasniOOUC meatis, muiuuiity iiiv avnsuitunui rum snuuiH uviuiu. rui utv vuii- venience of patrons the showrooms will be open every evening during the entire week. Larson-OSdsmebile Company 800 North Bread Street, Philadelphia. $1445 F. O. II. 1UC1UGAN n nrmTri n n n n nnrLTL aK tt-..i . . SsF xsSU feSMaWaVaBaGKUHlOMRHsfflaW jWA ' KVBakuSSnHulMnaOblaVaWUaB Order your Winters Ceal from Newton new zyzTLzzTyzzzzyTyzzTyTzyTy p Hew we are protecting Newton customers from coal worries this winter Before the streets arc tliiclc with snow and coated with ice get your winter's coal order in Newton's hands. Then you will be safe and sure. Snow will flood ns with orders every one of them urgent. Street conditions may retard deliveries, and then there will he an avalanche of frantic telephone calls. That is just the sort of situation from which we want te protect Newton customers. There is a slight improvement in the quantity of coal coming into our yards, and we arc delivering thousands of tens te our customers daily. If you place your entire winter's order with us new and thus enable us te determine just hew big a job wc have en hand this winter, wc can se portion out the coal wc arc receiving that all Newton customers will be taken care of. Our plan i te supply every customer with enough coal te carry him along and then te fill iu the balance of the order as mere coal arrives from the mines. In this way wc can keep Newton customers in coal all winter. These who order their full winter' coal requirements from us new arc assured of getting all they need. Twenty-seven Newton yards (one of which is near your home) supply coal in all sections of the city and Oak .one Olmy Ovtrbroek Tocetiy Upper Dirby WynntHtld Ytaden Telephone your order today. Call our Main Office Spruce 1400, Race 3800 or leek in cither of the telephone books fur the Newton yard nearest te you and call that number. Newton customers arc assured at all time of the best coal obtainable, fair prices and the very best of service. Enroll new as a Newton cus tomer and get the benefit of Newton service this winter. GEO. B. NEWTON COAL CO. Telephenes: Bell, Spruce MOO Keystone, Race 3800 "' , Ren Spema (Wt $nth,4$ joerfjj .-a Vi r Jrela v et TOtK- Arerd- WI.U- " th HIIK'"i ai a at ralty v Cln- jrncuM 'iini- imam ck ;; )U .'nt i(10 mectlcut . 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