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EVENING- PUBLIC LEDOEEr-PHILADELPHlA, FRIDAY, eTAttUAKY 27, 1922
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$500 FOR SISTERS OF POOR
Hospitals and Churches Alse B:n
eflt Frem Annle O'Brien's Will
The LIUie Sisters of the 1'eqr n West
I'lillndclphla society, Received a beqiiest
6f $500 in the will of Annle K. O'Urlcn?
of this city, probated today. Sim died
In Havana, Cuba, leaving nn cslnte
valued nt S11.II70. Hesldes private be
nucsW slie left $3000 - te Ht. Hese's
ii'rec Hospital for Cancer, New Yerk,
Jnd ?-'000 te. Sisters of Charity. Jit.
Hepe Hctrcat, Baltimore. The rcsldtie
of tlie cutnte will be divided among the
Cnthellc Churrb Extension Society of
the United 'States, Society for the Atone
ment, of New Yerk, and the Catholic
Foreign Missions Society of America.
Other wills prbbntcd today Included
tlmt of Ida Thompson. lle: WeM Tiega
street. ?i-100, and Mlehecl M, Gales,
11)15 East Cambria street, $1200.
An Inventory was filed in thepcr-,-eniil
estate of Edwin It. Smiley, who
leaves ."522,008. Letters of administra
tion were granted In the estates of Jehn
W. Ulebmend. 120 North Eleventh
street, $("000, and Solemon Slutsky, DM
North Second street, $0000.
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STRAVBRIDGE & CLOTHIER
IMPORTANT
NEWS FOR
TOMORROW
business
hours
0 TO C:30
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Let "Compare" be the Watch Werd of All About te Buy Furniture
'
Gelden Special Te-morrow
(fill
Men's Worsted
SUITS
mSa -&hA- L!ffl JL ,..., iim
A Man's Wrist Watch
Made of sterling silver and fitted with a jeweled
Waltham movement radium dial and hands, non
breakable crystal, leather wristband $37.
Se many men of today are wearing wrist
watches that there is no longer a doubt of their
convenience for general use.
S. Kind & Sens me chestnut st.
DIAMOND MERCHANTS JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS
ratffl
Save By Buying Shoes
for Children, Beys
and Girls NOW!
"Shoer-Tred" Russia
Calfskin Shoes
SiNew8 . 'Ml'... U.8S
5.85
Sizes 11J6 te 2,
New
Sizes 2U te 8, J QC
New D.OO
"Shoer-W" Scheel
and Play Shoes
$3.85
4.35
4.85
5.85
Sizes 6 te 8,
New
Size 8 te 11,
New
Sizes 11 te 2,
New
Slzes 2 te 7,
New
BOYS' "EeMT $4.65
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Market
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ITh Stores ev" Famous SKeeal .
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Every Feet Professionally Fitted
Three Geuting Brethers Supervising
ADTKIt'nSKMKNT
AnVKRTISITUENT
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Jewelers, Silversmiths, Stationers nt ence the name of Bailey, i
Banks & Biddle Company will come te your mind en account of the '
reputation for quality which this Arm has maintained for many I
generations. I
"F'OR the sake of economy I de-1
cided te purchase a ready-te-wear
suit instead of having my
clothing made te order. And as 1
have always been able te get exactly
what I wanted in neckwear, gloves, '
hosiery, etc., from MacDonald &
Campbell (1331-36 Chestnut Street),'
that seemed te me the place te go
for a buit as well. The result is that
I have bought several suits and nn !
overcoat which I like immensely." I
This is the attitude that many of the
most particularly dressed men in
Philadelphia are taking and it is no
wonder when you consider the re-1
markable quality, style and fit of the I
clothing sold by this firm, net te
mention the great saving ever
custom-made clothing.
LTERE is seme news which will be
AA of great interest te all of my
readers. Commencing Monday and
continuing throughout the week, the
store of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Com
pany will held its Annual Clearance
,? -And such lovely articles as you
will find there (but, of course, you
Knew that anything which comes
from Bailey's excels in quality and
workmanship): beautiful Silver
'late; exquisite China, Glass and
ottery; handseme Clocks; attractive
Lamps; extremely nmart Leather
"ags, Umbrellas and Canes: and Sta
, n0ry,.ef exceptional quality. It
will really be well worth your while
te make a special visit te Bailey's, as
you will be amazed at the substan
tial reductions which are efl'ercd.
pUOGRESS manifests itself in a
variety of forms and te the per
son who wears glasses the state of
Optical Perfection which has been
developed by Wall & Ochs, Opticians,
J716 Chestnut Street, is of the utmost
mpertance. It is a long cry from
the unsightly, cumberseme frames
?ni,f.rly times te the neat and incon
spicuous Rimless Glasses of today,
w ,4 examples of which have
n achieved by this firm; while,
n,,".ccivinpr the dvJc of Wall &
of AW" Hter8 yu nre assured
ei obtaining glasses which will net
vmii,.? f..lhe nteat service te
venV i l wUI be a harmonious part of
..caa us wen,
ON THE ocean you will find that!
nothing taste3 se geed as Fruit,
se why net send "Ben Veyage
Steamer Hampers" from Hallewell's
(Bread below Chestnut), te yeurj
friends who are sailing? They are!
filled with the most luscieuB Fruits, j
among which are wendciful Het-
house Grapes from Belgium, while
Almeria Grapes from Spain, juicy i
Buerre d'Anjou Pears, Oranges and i
Tangerines, new the best of the
season; while In the bottom are
packed Asserted Stuffed Fruits. It
is therefore- a gift te be enjoyed
throughout the veyage. The price.
ranges from ?H, ?lu, 5lb, JjL'U te ?25
and upward and Ilallewells' guar
antee perfect delivery te any Atlan
tic seaport.
THE CHESTNUT STREET ASSOCIATION
fivS!"P'l?f'T AT Mi. I
With Twe Pairs of .
Trousers
At
$24.75
Se successful wai a similar Gelden Special heM recently and
se pleasing were the comments of men who shared in that value,
we feel justified in repeating it for the benefit of these who were
unable te participate at the time. Therefore, it is with pleasure
we anneunce that for te-morrow we have arranged te sell another
let of these Suits, at the 3ame remarkably low price.
Suit?, of all-werGted and silk-and-worsted mixtures, from one
qf America's greatest worsted mills. The Suits are well tailored
with excellent linings, in well-fitting models for men of REGULAR,
STOUT, SHORT, TALL AND SLENDER proportions. Practically
every man who comes early can be fitted. Twe pairs of trousers
te each SUit. Ji Slrawbrldr. & Cletlilcr Second Kloef, East
Men's Winter Overcoats
at Important Savings
Tin's should prove interesting news te every man who takes
pride in his appearance and who enjoys making a geed investment.
Very Fine Crombie UlstersXQftO X()
Werth Fully One-Third Mere )tpua.JV
The products of leading tailors. Great, heavy Ulsters of rich
Crombie fabrics. They are worth fully one-third m,erc.
Other Fine Overcoats, Irish and PfQ K(
Scotch Fabrics OU
English and American Overcoats of Irish nnd Scotch fabrics.
Remarkable value at $49.50 which is about whelesale price.
Men's and Yeung Men's Overcoats '
Remarkable at $23.50 and $28.50
Ulsters and Ulsterctles in many fabrics.
Fur-lined Overcoats Half Price
Muskrat- and marmot-lined, reduced te $75.00 and $115.00.
t&-- Straw brldjre & Clothier Second Doer. East
A Special Purchase of
Women's Fur Coats
Greatly Under Regular Prices
Just purchased a fine let of Fur Coats in the lntest styles of
the season, and all of the high-grade dependable kind that we
can saieiy seu unacr our -aeai et (Jennaence.
Russian Peny
Special at $75.00
Handseme 40-inch
model, with Hudsen
seal (dyed muskrat)
cellar and cuffs.
Russian Marmet
Special at. $120.00
The 36-inch length;
rich brown tones;
natural raccoon cellar
and cuffs.
Natural Muskrat
Special at $195.00
Smart 40-inch
model of northern
muskrat skins; deep
cellar and cuffs.
Fur Coats Frem Regular Stock Reduced
NATURAL MUSKRAT
SPORTS COATS in 3G-inch
and 40-inch lengths, attractively
lined new $105.00.
FINE NEARSEAL COATS
(French ceney), in the 42-inch
length; shawl cellar and turn-
DacK cuus new $195.00.
- fltmwbrlds Clothier Second Fleer, Filbert Street
This 10-Piece
Diniriff-Roem Suit
$275
A solid and substantial, yet
graceful William and Mary
period Suit, in either veneered
mahogany or walnut.
Sideboard, G0x22 inches.
Serving Table, 38x18 inches.
China Closet, 02x43 inches.
Extension Table, 8 feet x 54
inches. Five side chairs and
one Arm Chair, each with blue
or brown leather scats.
At $275 typical of the
values te be found throughout
this entire Furniture Sale.
3-Piece Overstuffed
Living-Roem Suit
$275
A particular luxurious Suit at
at a most economical price.
Consists of large spring-arm
Davenport, Davenport Chair
nnd high-back Fireside Chair.
AH arc covered tastefully with
tapestry and have comfortable
loose-cushion seats. A Suit net
often found at $275.
Pest Colonial
Bedroom Suil
$394
A special purchase secured
for this Sale, otherwise you
would net be able te get it for
such n low price.
Mainly of solid mahogany with
tops and drawers veneered. Con
sists of large Bureau, Vanity
Dresser, Chiffonier and full size
Test-bed. Unusual at $394.
This Semi-Annual (February)
Sale
of Furniture
Has Established a Standard for Compar
ison By Which Yeu May Best Judge
Furniture Quality and Furniture Values
Te-morrow the superiority of the FURNITURE and VALUES
in this Sale will be doubly emphasized.
Mr. Heme Furnisher will get away from his office early in order
te help Mrs. Heme Furnisher select the Furniture destined te be their
cherished possession for years te come.
We venture te say, their purpose will be te secure solid, satisfying
Furniture at the greatest possible savings. Here they will find
The Furniture The Savings
1. Manufacturers' prices have been
coming down within the past year and
our regular stock having been as
sembled uithin that period has been
marked at correspondingly low retail
prices. Fer this Sale however wc
have in every instance made worth
while reductions from these alrcttdy-
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purchases were, of
at prices far below
levels. These price
pass along te you
1 Our entire sleck of Furniture
most of which has been assembled
during the past six months. AH of it
NEW' new in design and new in
features -which make for greater en
durance. AH of it in thorough geed
taste and in styles worthy te grace
American homes of refinement.
2 Many large special purchases,
secured from the geed manufacturers
who contribute te our regular stocks
and, therefore, consisting solely of
Furniture of dependable Strawbridge
& Clothier quality.
low prices.
2. The special
course, secured
regular factory
advantages wc
which means very substantial savings.
Net alone in Furniture and values is this sa'e outstanding. Our liberal
dignified Plan of Deferred Payments, sets a mark in the matter of convenience for
Furniture purchasers. If you have a charge account, Furniture purchased to
morrow will be charged en your February bill, if you se desire. Te-morrow, you
can sec for yourself just where Furniture quality and Furniture values are best!
Come Early ! Compare Carefully ! Save Mere !
ST y Stra-vtTldce t Cletlil-r furniture. Th rl Ter. l'r 'catN m .1 l: Jd :m I eui i'i I loer. Him
$18.75
ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF
Cedar
Chests
One-third Under Price
Meth-proof, damp-proof nnd
dust-proof that is what prac
tical women demand of a
Cedar Chest. These are hand
some pieces of furniture and
of the finest construction.
All of beautifully grained
Tennessee Mountain Red
Cedar, 48 intjhes long. A sav
ing of one-third at $18.75.
Strawbrtdga tt Clothier
Third rioer. Centre
Axminster
Rugs Much
Under Price
.9.Y2 feet $37.50
8.3x10.6 feet $32jS0
Patterns suitable for any
room in the house and in sizes
that are most desired. As you
sce, the prices are greatly
below the regular retail prices
of te-day.
Fourth Fleer, West
Silk Sweaters
Fer Southern Wear New
and the Northern
Summer
Smart
new models
nnd color
ings jU Silk
S w e a ters
that women
will cheese
as seen as
they sce
,them. Many
will be
packed in
southbound
trunks, for
the Sill:
Sweater is
an impor
tant part of
a woman's
sports ap
parel. Plain
weaves and novel weaves in
becoming smart Tuxedo style
$U5.00 te $45.00.
Sleeveless Slip-ever Sweat
ers ?25.00.
Slip - ever Sweaters with
round neck nnd long sleeves
$28.50. btrawbrlilKe t- Clothier
Aisle 0, Market Street
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Wonderfully Geed Values in
Misses' New Silk Dresses
$25.00 te $35.00
n "nV'mnnid brY, tnfTctn' wth draped or basque waist, full
fw' rirna!ed' T.'m a,nd be"fft sides. Lew-waistcd Canten
Ucpe Dresses, with black or fancy colored braid. Beaded Crepe de
inline Dresses with sidc-drapcd s'cirts.
Sizes 14 te 18 years. The model sketched,
$29.50.
Girls' New Regulation Wash
Dresses $3.75 te .$6.00
Straight - line, side - plaited, belted
Dresses of white jean, with all white or
blue cellar and cuffs. Urewn-and-white
or blue-nnd-white striped regulation
Dresses with colored cellars. All blue
Palmer Cotten Dresses and two-piece
regulation Dresses with jean blouse or
plaited skirt. Sizes 0 te 12 years.
Misses' New Weel Jersey
Dresses $13.50 and $15.00
Straight-line Belted Dresses with
white cellar, cuffs and vestec. Slip-en
Blouse Dresses with chenille trimming.
Twe-piece Dresses, one style showing the
new short bell sleeve, the ether with new
shirred waistline and embroidered linen
fnllnt nnd ruffs. Si?(w I.J f IS ......-
Misses; Fine Winter Suits Reduced
Our entire remaining stock of fine Suits; chiefly one of a kind,
including severely tailored Suits, fur-eellar and fur-trimmed Suits.
Velour, duvet de laine and novelty suitings. Sizes 14 te 18 years.
New $45.00 te $75.00.
Girls' Scheel Dresses Reduced
Serge Dresses, in belted and straight-line styles, braided nnd
embroidered, and twe-piece Jersey Dresses, made with plaited
skirt en lawn body. Sizes-6 te 12 years. New $3.95 te $10.00.
- Straw lirllju' & Clothier Second Heur. Market Street
One Hundred Women's New
Cleth Dresses Special
$20
Serge, Peiret twill and duvet dc laine,
some with surplice bedice and eucular skirc, ,
some in straight-line styles with panel skirt
the latter model sketched. In black nnd
navy blue $20.00.
Canten Crepe Dresses
Special at $25.00
Leng - waistcd model v ith wide girdle
with sash ends; the skirt has inverted
plaits inlaid with braid, and th bodice has
a white lace ci1cj. Ihcie are exception
ally fine Dresses in fact, this is a re-enkr
of a model from euv regular hteck vhich
sold rendily at a much higher price.
Weel Jersey Dresses
Special at $15.00
These are among the met fashionable
Frecks ferspring, and the most dependable
for much wear.
Smart tailored tunic and panel model-,
in black, navy, rust and brown, trimmed
with braid' or embroidery.
e -Mtrnbr lie Clothier ? 001 J I
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Hr, Ma'L-t vt cet
Tailored Blouses
Of Voile and Dimity
In the Sale, $1.50
There's something se cr:j,p
and neat about these Blouses
that they hae cinight the
fancy of young girls and their
mothers alike. TIIESli
SMART MODKLS AT JANU
ARY SALH SAVINGS
Plaid Voile Blouses $1.50
Vc t models with filet lace
edge en tl e leir; roll cellar an 1
H.eum'S with saucy Peter Pan
cellars edge'l with plaiting.
Dimity Blouses, SI. 30
With Tu:;ede, roll or Peter
Pan cellai". Seme trinnre 1
with tucks, ethers with
plaiting.
Tailored Dimity Blouses
New $2.00 and .$2.25
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.Hii cmi riuui. l in .,
The Sale of Women's Coats
Yeu will find geed values here up te the la3t day of the Sale.
Our purchases wero se extensive and se varied, that even after
weeks of active selling, the re-classified groups are wonderfully
satisfying, and in the re-grouping process many of the garments
ha ve been still further reduced:
Weel Velour Ceals with Beaverctte Cellar new $20.00
High-grade Plain-tailored Cleth Coats new $25.00
Overcoats of Heavy Plaid-back Cloaking new $27.50
Fine Coats with Natural Opossum Cellar new $37 50
High-grade Coats with Fringe Scarf Cellar new $40.00
Belivia Coats with Opossum Cellar and Cuffs new $50.00
High-grade Coats Trimmed with Taupe-dyed Wolf $60
Odd Lets of Fine Coats some wrap effects new $75.00
B-- Btrawbrldce t. Clothier SecenU Fleer. Centr
Corsets Greatly Reduced
Medels for Women of all Types
of Figures and for Yeung Girls
Mine. Lyra Corsets
"Way Under Price $6.35
Fer women cf average figure.
A model with low bust, long
hips and substantial boning. A
rare value at $6.35.
Waistrline Girdles
Werth Deuble $1.50
Girdles, beginning at the
waist-line, that by the clever ad
justment of hose supporters
held the hips firmly.
Pink Satin Corsets
Unusual Value $3.50
Misses rmi slender women
will bs delighted with there
beautiful Corsets With elastic
top, medium leirr hips and light
boning.
Fer Misses Pansy
Brassiere-Girdk'ssi.50
Seft nnd pliable, but with just
the support .slender figures re
quire. A notable value at Sl.fiO.
W. B. Stout Figure Corsets, Half Price S2.50
- Straw brlilt-e L I l..thier-Tti rO Iloei. Jlailv-t Stie, t. et
'Londen Smoke'
A Popular Shade in
Wickham Hats
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These Kngli.-h-loelanT
"Wickham" hats have juat
armed in the new Spiiug
shapes and shades. "Londen
Sniehf" N a shade you'll
piebably like. Other shades
are sand, .al brown, gray
add peail. Uery Hat 3mart
ly lined the utmost Hat
alue at $:!.'..'.
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Strawbridge & Clothier
MARKET STREET EIGHTH STREET FILUEKT STREET
"Phonograph
Records '
Our Entire Stock of a
Certain Xatienallu
Known Make
Half Price
Every possible ariety of
mtiftie repi escnte I -e i e r a,
symphony, dance und popular
vocal Records half i.rlcc.
43c 50c 63c 75c
$1.00 $1.25 $1.50
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