i -. vvrf" "''' mi.. r."v , V EVEOTSTG PUBEIO LT3DGEEr-itoEADEIiPH?: TUESDAY, ftEOEMBEB 'M?t ' 1920 !6 - a r - "f 1 CA CHILDREN RESCUED rival of the fire enpines. Tlie nrrmon found the bin jo mntitiol -- tlu- I'm -house nml it was cxtitisnlKliiM after omiflns Utttc more thnn $."00 dnmnse. A HIE IS BURNED i SSkJ Psitrolman Carries Two Sisters From Flames on North Hope Street HELPS TO SAVE OTHERS . ThroiiRh the quli-k notion of u putrol rnnn the live of two rliiMr.-n wtv probably saved liortlj nftor 1'-' '-.'clock this mornins, when tire v;i ilKnivered lit IMS North lloe tr't. rntrolman I-Vkmnti. of the Front nml Master streets .tiitlon. pninc the lmme of Onbriclo Troliti". untied moke i miiiR from the lower floor. Quickly iiroiiMtiis tlie older occupants, rvkmiin rthel to the rear of the sp end lloor where he found Annie, fif'-er. months obi. and Catherine. i'lt years old, the tun danehters, Hetenr rled these children to safety while ti flame were ratine tlirotiph the tloor of t1"- -m in whieh they had been olecplnp. .in then noticed that dense clnuiN of smoke were cominc from the lioue next door, oeciipied b Jacob Sti'.l. 1."ll North Hope stn-et He aided ill re movinc Surah, tlnrte.-n v:irs old. ami Andrew, ton years .iM. before the ar- "A Lamp Is a Real Xmas Gift" I; 'I For Wednesday Storo Hours, 9 to 6 or ay responding days last year. Thousands more .pakaces de- GlMBEL BROTHERS MARKET CHESTNUT 1IGHTM NINTH Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1920 More to see less to pay. This Christmas will see a wider celebra tion than ever. For Wednesday Christmas Candies and Conserved Fruits Lower Sugar Prices Reflected in Confections Gimbel Standard Best values in Philadelphia highest grade candies, you know; for all foods sold at Gimbels must-meet scientific tests for purity. Best candies in Philadelphia largest variety , Sweetheart Candies We had plenty of candy cooks awaiting the word didn't start the Christmas candy-making until the low sugar price came. Look! Fancy and full-two-pound box of Chocolates for $1.55; Bon bons, 80c lb. Assorted Hard Candies in newly great demand jars, 35c to $1.50. Hard Candy by the pound, 40c. Gimbel Chocolates, all choice pieces, 60c box. Delicious Wrapped Caramels, 38c lb. Hand-made Candy Toys, 50c lb. 1 Electric Lamps and ) Artistically I Hand-Painted Parchment and Silk Shades "Such a fascinating selection for every type of room," including Lamps with lovely Pottery bases, Lamps made of Chinese Ware, Lamps of Carved Mahopany, and of Painted Wood. Floor Lamps of Wrought Iron, and Bronze all arc here. And a wonderful assort ment of Shades, of the most dis tinguished treatment and color ings. You must choose today for Xmas delivery. Dougherty's Faultless Bedding Hair Mattresses Box Springs 1632 Chestnut Street Bedsteads Candied Ginger, from our Headquarters in Shanghai, 85c and $1.50box. Assorted Chocolates $1.25 Boxes for 95c; $1 Boxes for 80c; 80c Boxes for 68c Delicious creamy chocolates in dainty ribbon-tied boxes gift-likel But a Boston manufacturer overshot his mark made too many. Pillows Perfectly Stunning Pillows at $2.95 and $4.95 j&mfimg8sfflfr afaarsuBir .Karrrts' toKX " ftC- Vivrrnr Round Pil lows 20-inches across tapestry and velour coverings at $2.95. Oblong Pillows 18x27 covered with rich tinsel-shot tapestries at $4.95. Square Pillows, cretonne-covered (yes, with imported cretonne) at $2.95. Gimbels, Upholstery Store, Fifth floor. I N 1842 residents of Kensington paid taxes on $77,028.45. the total value of all money at interest, mortgages, etc. Kensington is now in the Heart of the Textile Industry of Philadel phia, and the value of personal property taxed in this section alone in 1920 was $15,312,327.84. It is reasonable to suppose that this prosperous locality has had dependable banking facilities. During the period since the Kensington Trust Company was established, the neighborhood has witnessed its largest growth. Open Monday and Friday Evenings, 6 to 9 o'Clork m ! ENS1NGTON TRUST CO. Kensington &AllegherrAves rhiladelRhia E 0 OFTIME Just "Sweet" Handkerchiefs At 50c Each - .s D !ati t. mi -Ana An II i M l soft enough to tuck in Cbrist- mas letters. White. White with dainty coiorea nems or life. 1 to '. ,11- h striped borders. At 50c. And pure fine linen with hand-embroidered corners, at 50c each. Gimbels, Handkerchief Shop, I'irst floor. 1-Pound Capacity 250 Gold-Encrusted Candy Jars: -$3.95 Exceptional quality. . Dainty attractive design. Makes an exquisite Christmas gift. At $3.95. Values $5 and $5.95. Light-Cut Glass Sherbets, 25c each 6 for $1.25 Combination floral and mitre design. Exccllentv"qua1ity glass. Useful and appropriate gifts. Gimbels, Fourth floor. Special assortments of candies for Sunday School and institu tional treats. Ask to see the manager, to arrange in Chestnut street Annex. No C. O. D. orders taken for candy. Candy Service in various handy places. r Gloves At 25c each. Of Warmth ayid Fashion Expressing Christmas Cheer Boxed If You Wish It. Women's Wool Lined Gray Mocha Gloves, at $5. Women's Wool Lined Cape Gloves, at $4.50. Tan and brown. W o m e n's Two Clasp French Kid Gloves with heavy embroidered backs, at $4. White, beaver, brown, tan and gray. Women's one-clasp Cape Gloves, at $3. One-Clasp Cape Gloves, at $3. Boys' and Girls' Wool Glov and Gauntlets, at $1.15, $1.50 and $3. Men's Lined Auto Gauntlets, at $4.50 to $18. Men's One-Clasp Gray and Tan Mocha Gloves, at $4.50. Gimbels, First floor Mill You've Planned to Give Hosiery Men s Silk Half Hose Big Values at 85c And in black and several favorite colors. Reinforced lisle foot and top. Men's black and colored cotton half hose 48c Pair. Gimbels, First floor. Last-Minute Linen Gifts Irish Pure Linen Table Damask at $3 and $3.50 a yd. Floral patterns on snowy linen rich enough to set the Christmas Table Elegant." 70 inches wide. Irish Linen Damask Pat tern Cloths. Extra heavy quality, with oval centers. 2x2 yards, at $12; 2x2yi yards, at $14.50. 22-inch Dinner Nap kins to match, at $16.25 a dozen. fiimbeK Linen Store, Second floor w& 100 Exquisite Imported Comfortables---Pure Silk Pure Wool-pilled At $18.50-Half Price Japanese silk durable, shimmery. And some Japanese hand embroidered silk embroidery so beautifully shaded it looks hand tinted. Single and double-bed sizes. Down Quilts A clearance. Half price Sateen covered styles at $9.95 and $12.50. Moire silk covered styles at $25. The Famous Beaver Traveling Rugs and Indian Blankets at $5.95. Save over 33 per cent. For the auto or couch throws in den or living-room. . , . . , ... 50 Japanese Silk Crib Comfortables Half Price, at $9.95 Beautifully hand tufted. Gorgeous things for baby's Christ- A Powder-box to Dangle from Her Finger At 85c, $1, $1.25, $1.35 to $1.50. win Silver-plated cun ning box, chain arid "rinff." Engraved, polished or engine-turned. Special Pearl Bead Necklaces at $2.95, $3.50 to $5.50 16- and 18-inch lengthi. fJrarflmtrl Rhlnestone-snaps thickly studded, tool Gimbels, First floor. Wool filled. mas -Gimbels, Second floor' 500 Silk Petticoats That Look Exactly Like Christmas Special at $3.95, $5 and $5.95 Taffetas the soft quali ties that don't "cut." Silk-jerseys, with fasci nating flounces. And silk jersey tops, with different sorts of flounces. Gimbels, Second floor. Mobilizing for a battle When the supper dishes are cleared away everybody gets ready for the big fun of the day the evening battle at billiards on the new Christmas gift table. Dad, mother and the kid dies all look forward to this hour. It is the best fun of the day. Here they are marching in, ready to start. Who gets the break tonight? avMiv Women's Bath Robes Special at $4.95 Tailored model with semi-roll, snug-fitting collar outlining the deep V-neck stitched to match the cuff and pocket finish. Cut full in size cut $2 in price. Gimbels, Second floor. Sale of Men's Blanket Robes Blanket Robes, at $6.95 from $9; $7.50 from $10; $9.95 from $11; $10.25 from $12; $12.50 from $15; $15 from $25. Cloth Robes, at $12.95 from From a best maker new, up-to-date. Disposing of over stocks. Gimbels, First floor, Ninth Street M Sv, Bwir.K . ftW$ X i Si V. HOME BILLIARD TABLE A Family Gift Here is a gift the whole family will get pleasure and enjoyment out of. A billiard table to while away the evening hours, to give entertainment and stirring amusement to alL It will make the boys and girls stay at home evenings, .keeping them out of mischief. You can purchase Brunswick Home Tables as low as $47 The Brunswick Baby Grand k a triumph of the House of Brunswick. A perfect playing table, on which even the most expert can find enjoyment in "the royal game," made in sizes and sold at prices to meet all requirements. Every table is completely equipped with cues, balls and other paraphernalia for playing all kinds of billiards. Can be ON SALE ONLY AT The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. 1002 Arch Street, Philadelphia The Children's Joyland had with interchangeable cush ions for playing either caroms or pocket billiards. Prices range from $47 to $335. A year to pay You can buy a "Brunswick" by paying a little down and then have a year to pay the balance in easy Installments. Come in and see the various models. b jMa Cf 'lfWmmL dg&. &&h v -jfyry j. ,." v -re Beaded Bags But "Glory Beadings" Half Actual Value $10.95, $25 to $100 A connoisseur - importer's "collection" gathered in France and Italy. Sacrificed because he needed "spot cash!', We've rounded out the style groups with Gimbels finest imports. Drawstring styles or with "glory mountings". Gimbels, Beaded Bag Shop, Gimbels, First floor f til 1 . itl W sR$ I M!&, ; wpp &S&& r.,, , uuiinn RUE ( 13E LA Jt pvix r cy mj tufjjna Win nnis jp;i E2i3feN Paris Perfumery Fashions Dub Guerlains Supreme Rue de La Paix Perfume Original size bottle, $8 Save $4. Apres L'Ondee Perftimo, at $7.50. Save $3.75 Toilet Water, at $2.50. Savo 90c. Gucrlain Lip Sticks ip gilt metal case, at $1.35 Save 90c. In leather case, at $1.15 Save 50c. Gimbels. Toilet Goods Store, first tioor, The Children's Toyland V it V And Santa Claus At Gimbels For Girls -large Knockabout Dressed Doll, Special at $5.95. Small Dressed Doll for the surprise Stocking. Special at $1. Gainsborough Paint Set Tubes and dry colors -fully equipped for the young artist. At $5.75. 23-Piece China Tea Set, Special at $2.95. 9-Piece Set of China Dishes in Gift Box, Special it $1.75. "Y 19-Pieco Enamel Cooking Sets, Special, at $3.25. j Thrill TTniicn 17iim(tiirn owinrr Rnnrn pK MnVinrf. .ny-finish. Upholstered in blue'. Special at $2.50. Office Set, Special at $1.95. Doll's Folding Wire Bed with mattress and pil lows, Special at 85c to $2.65. Doll Coaches, Special at $5 to $16.50. For Boys Auto Wheel Coaster Wagons, Special at $6 to $9.75. Hobby Horses, Combination ones adjustable with rock ers and wheels, at $8.95 to $20. 16-Piece Blue Enamel Tea Set. Special at $2.95. Meccano, Toy Engineering for Boys, at $1.50 to Major League Baseball Game at $5. Tool Chests at $1,50 to $12. Mechanical Trains at $2.95 to $5. Long Tom Guns, Special at $1.95. Mechanical Automobile, Special at $3.S0. Boys, Khaki-Soldier Suits, Special at $2,65. Child's Pool Table, Special at $5 and $8.50. Aeroplanes, Special at 75c, $1.25 and $1.75. Mechanical Boats, Special at $1.50, $2.50 and $3;50. Gimbels, Toy.land of Oz, Fourth floor ted I $40. .wFhSk IlllriT -.' ' I1., r i ' ' iii.m h I . MliiSfe "t( vtfWM tf-ffrtixy. I-V 1, ' HBJB mi ii'i'r ' 'n iii iriiiiiiniifa'nW(r'tiiaiJiB
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