•>tate Fuel Director Asks For More Power to Dim City Lights Philadelphia, Dec. 13. State Fuel j Administrator William Potter appeal- | Christmas Saving Fund Checks From Any Bank May Be Cashed Here, Either at the Information Desk at the Rear of Street Floor, or at the Office, Fourth Floor. lIKM. 1001—2850 UNITED This Store Will Be Closed Christmas Eve, I December Those of our patrons who may shop the last day for gifts will please take a mental note of the above headlines and plan to shop in the daytime —in the morning preferably. —Store will be open three evenings to accommodate the public, which we be lieve to be sufficient to meet the re quirements of all those who prefer to do their gift buying in the evenings. Hours will be 0 A. M. to 9 P. M. on Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, December 20, 21 and 22. Silks Crepe de chine. 40 inches wide—the season's best hades. Friday Sale, yard, $1.39 Meteor in a full line of light and dark colorings—lo iches wide. Friday Sale, yard, $1.69 Satin messaline. 36 inches wide, in navy and black, ridav Sale, vard. $1.29 Cotton back satin—white, pink and l\ght blue and a <>o<il\ range of other colorings—36 inches wide. Fri av Sale, vard, 95c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. Curt ai n M aterials, Etc. Curtain madras neat patterns in white and ecru—36 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, 19c Remnants of scrim, marquisette and cretonnes in useful lengths. Friday Sale, • One-half Price f Curtain scrim in white and ecru, with band borders—3o inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, 12c Filet net in white and ecru—small and large designs—lo inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, 29c Rep for portieres in,rose and blue—so inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, 98c • Cretonnes in a fine assortment of dark color ings—for bags or cushions—36 inches wide. Fri day Sale, vard, 28c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. The Basement Toyland Contains a Thousand Joys For Children and to make it doubly interesting for Bargain Friday, the following underprice specials are pre sented for thrifty holiday shoppers: Piano—l 2 keys, sil- Set of Dishes—made vcr toned, each key has of tin, copper finish, childish pictures on. with tray. Friday Friday Sale, Sale, $1.75 23c \\ heelbarrow—good size, made of WOCK! ; Dolls Uncle Sam well constructed. Fri- and Mrs. Sam, fancy day Sale, dressed excellent value. Friday Sale, Drums lO-inch $1.19 size; good, strong n head. Friday Sale, Roly Poly the toy that always stands /DC right side up. Friday Books—lot of books, a ' e . interesting and in- "yC structive, some by such • DC authors as Martha r- Finlev \f r c T T " agon ~~ Coaster ir (' ' c- • i Express—made to last. Meade, etc. Friday p r £ Sa , Sale, 3 . ' 19c $4.98 Farchesi—the good, Desk"— secretary old-time game, as pop- desk, natural finish, ular to-day as it was with desk chair. Fri 2:> years ago. Friday day Sale, Sale. • 69c $4.50 BOWMAN'S—Basement. THURSDAY EVENING, Ed to Washington yesterday for | drastic powers to curtail the use of i electric signs and other lights to re ! lieve the coal shortage. | At the same time, Francis W. Lewis, local fuel administrator, an- i I nounced that as soon as the new ' I regulations for the curtailment of 1 electric signs were announced, he would get the co-operation of the police in enforcing the rules. "If any user of electricity is found not to be observing the regulations." ihe said, "his entire supply of elec ! triclty will be shut off." 1 Mr. Potter's appeal to Fuel Admln- Wash Fabrics Windsor percales — I over 150 patterns to se lect from—light and dark grounds—figured, striped and checked. Friday Sale, vard, 22c Eiderdown fleeced surface printed in select designs for kimonos and | children's wear—27 and i 36 inches wide. Friday Sale, vard, 20c Silk mixed crepes j light grounds with col ored stripes—36 inches I wide. Fridav Sale, vard, 29c Sillo mixed madras— white ground with col ored stripes—32 inches | i wide. Friday Sale, vard, 39c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Children's Hats Odd lot of children's hats in black and colors— velvet, plush and cordu- I roy tarns, shirred under- | brims of silk in colors; bonnet effects, ribbon and fur trimmed. Fridav Sale, SI.OO BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Girls' Dresses Wash dresses of ging ham and chambrav, trim med in plain chambray and white pique—high waistline and belts broken lots, in sizes 6 to 14 years. Friday Sale, 85c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor I <o* : Women's Stockings Thread silk stockings. I double soles, high spliced } heels, wide garter tops; black, white and colors. Fridav Sale,-pair, SI.OO Fancy thread silk stockings, double soles, high spliced heels, wide garter tops —also some plain colors. Friday Sale,ppai r $1.29 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Boys' Sweaters Coat styles, in maroon, tan. navy and Oxford — izes 28 to 34. Friday Sale, $1.98 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Brassieres Closing out an odd lot of brassieres in hook front and cross back models. 'Fridav Sale, 19c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Men's Union Suits Heavy cotton fleece lined union suits, sizes 36 to 44. Friday Sale, $1.39 BOWMAN'S—Main Floor I HAJLRISBURG TELEGRAPH istrator Garfield for further powers was accompanied by a request to users of electricity to tee that lamps were cared for properly so as to get full efficiency from current. His statement Is us follows: "This office has recommended to Dr. Garfield drastic power to curtail further electric signs and lights. This J&owmaffZ Friday Bargain Day A day of golden opportunities tomorrow, for you are privileged to save on many lines of gift mer chandise as well as on regular lines. Read every item in this announcement check off your choice and be'here tomorrow ---come in the morning if you would shop with more comfort, ! Alarm Clocks Nickeled alarm clocks —good timers and a j standard make. Friday Sale. SI.OO BOWMAN'S —Main Floor House Dresses House dresses made of ; I percale and chambrav in ; light and dark patterns — i sizes 36, 38. 40 and 42. j Friday Sale, 45c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor . Corsets Front lace corsets with ventilated back, rubber inserts, heavy hose sup porters an up-to-date model—low bust, 'long hips. Friday Sale. 98c BOWMAN'S —Second Floor I , Lavender Flowers Generous size pillow of lavender flowers—a good sachet. Friday Sale. 49c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor I Women's Sateen Petticoats Black flowered sateen petticoats in assorted patterns and colorings—elastic waistband—deep flounce —assorted lengths—full cut —regular and extra sizes. Friday Sale, 89c BOWMAN'S—Third Floor. I Wool Dress Goods Costume serge, 56' inches wide, navy and black only. Friday Sale, yard, $1.50 All wool broadcloth, in cardinal, navy and black, 50 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, $1.69 Heavy woolen coatings—mixtures, plaids, zibelines and Pennsylvania Constabulary suitings—s4 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, $2.25 Heavy curl black astrakhan, superior finish and dye; 48 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, $5.00 I BOWMAN'B—Main Flow power Is desired for the double rea son of conserving coal and also to se cure more darkened cities in Penn sylvania (consistent with safety) and to further awaken the people to the fact that we are In the midst of a war that must be won largely by the conservation of food and fuel." HARRISHI'RK, THURSDAY, DKIEMHKK 13, IttlT, Women's Gloves Odd lot of kid gloves —some menders and oth ers ends of lines, only 89 pairs. Friday Sale, pair, (Not all sizes.) 50c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Scarf Sets Plush cap and scarf sets in navy, purple, green and coral—ls only in the lot. Friday Sale, set, SI.OO BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Embroidered Flannel. Hemmed and scalloped —27 inches* wide—nicely embr oi d ered. Friday Sale, yard, 69c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Men's Handkerchiefs Plain white all linen he mst i t ched handker chiefs. Friday Sale, 3for 50c BOWMAN'S —Main Floor Finger Purses All leather, in a variety of shades black, tan, chocolate, red and gray— fastens with a snap. Fri day Sale, 19c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor IIKHKARSING I'I.AY Enola, Pa., Dec. 13.—Pupils of the Summit street schoolbullding are re hearsing for a play which will be given* in the school auditorium on Thursday evening, December 20. The play is entitled 'Christmas at Golden Gulch." The children are being Ivory Toilet Articles Mirrors, hand mirrors, brushes, hair trays, buf | fers, puff boxes, pin cush ions, hair receivers, hat pin holders, photo frames, candle sticks com plete. Friday Sale, choice, 50c BOWMAN'S —Main Floor — Toilet Waters Jardin de Rose, Jardin de Lilas and Pavlow. Friday Sale, choice, 85c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Umbrellas Umbrellas for men and I women—cover of union j taffeta, tape edge, on par i agon frames. Friday | Sale,. 89c ! BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Women's Neckwear 240 pieces sample neck wear satin, georgette, broadcloth and "brocade —mostly collars. Friday Sale, 50c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Men's and Women's Rubbers of dependable quality Men's—sizes 8, Byi and 9. Women's sizes 6, 6]/ 2 . and 7. To close quickly, Fri day Sale, pair, 50c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor i ~ o Velour Ribbons Beautiful patterns for bags—in light and dark shades—7 inches wide. Friday Sale, yard, $1.24 Ribbon remnants— mostly dark fancies, 5 and 6 inches wide, Fri day Sale, yard, 25c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor I trained by Miss Wolfe, teacher of the , seventh grade. K.NOI.V BOY IN FRANCE L Enola, Pa., Dec. 13.—Word was re cently received by Mr. and Mrs. i HDoath, of Brick Church road, that ' their son, L. M. Roath, had arrived in Christmas Saving Fund Checks From Any Bank May Be Cashed Here, Either at the Information Desk at the Rear of Street Floor, or at the Office, Fourth Floor. Towels and Toweling- Fancy Turkish towels with pink and blue bor ders. Friday Sale, 3 for SI.OO Turkish towels with initials embroidered in blue initials limited. Fridav Sale, 4 for SI.OO Bleached cotton crash with blue border—excel lent for kitchen use. Fri day Sale, 12 yards SI.OO BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Table Linens Imported mercerized damask, 72 inches wide — • beautiful satin finish—a varied assortment of at tractive designs. Friday j Sale, yard, SI.OO Mercerized damask pat tern cloths, size 58x58 | inches. Friday Sale, SI.OO Linen lunch cloths, plain edge, size 36x36 j 'inches. Friday Sale, SI.OO BOWMAN'S—Second Floor In the White * Goods Section White suiting, 36 inches w i d e—d ress lengths. Friday Sale, 6 yards SI.OO White mercer ized voile, 40 inches wide— dress lengths. Friday ■ , Sale, 6 yards SI.OO White nainsook, soft, pliable fabric, in a good quality. Friday Sale, 6 yards SI.OO BOWMAN'S—Second Floor Handkerchiefs Women's Jap silk and crepe de chine handker chiefs—also some with hen\stitched hems. Fri day Sale, 17c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Hat Pins Solid gold top hat pins. , Friday Sale, pair, 29c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor Hair Nets Fringe hair nets in me dium and light brown, blonde, dark brown and black. Fri day Sale, dozen, 40c BOWMAN'S—Main Floor DECEMBER 13/1917. Philippine Hand-Embroidered Gowns Beautiful Gifts at Little Cost Hand embroidered gowns trimmed with rib bon run cluny lace—two styles. In gift box. Fri day Sale, $1.25 Hand embroidered gowns in empire and round neck styles, trimmed with dainty Cluny lace run with ribbon. In gift box. Friday Sale, $1.50 BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Gifts Underprice in the j Housefurnishing Mounted Casserole— Salt and Pepper Shak fireproof lining with rich ers—made of glass with pierced nickel plated silver plated top, in silver frame. Friday Sale, plated receptacle. Friday $1.49 19c good plated . Din . ncr Set—loo pi<|s on a genuine copper body, P Pr° rc t cla,n ' P' nl s> Friday Sale, * S c , decorat,on - Fn ' ei cn da y Sale - SL69 $14.98 Electric Toaster-uses Bric-a-Brac-rkh dec little elect ncity and orated Japanese china toasts two pieces of bread vases and an array of at one time. Friday Sale, fancy china pieces. Fri s3.7s ,Ja >' Sal =. .. Serving Trays—loxl6 45/ C inches, embossed wood Cut Glass Bowl—v<yv frame, decorated center, rich, deep cuttings on glass covered. Friday clear crystal blanks. Fri- Sale, day Sale, 89c $2.98 Bud Vase—crystal Cut Glass Sugar and vases, mounted in silver Creamer artistic shape, plated holder. Friday with latest cutting. Fri- Sale, day Sale, 25c $2.75 Mustard Pot—made of Market Baskets—made glass mounted in silver of whole willow, oval plated frame. Friday shape, 3 sizes. Fridav Sale, Sale, 19c 80c, SI.OO, $1.20 BOWMAN'S—Basement. Housekeeping Bleached Shaker flannel, 27 inches wide, good qual ity—useful lengths. Friday Sale, yard, 121/2 C Bleached muslin, 36 inches wide, extra fine quality remnant lengths. Friday Sale, yard, 16c Bleached sheeting, 81 inches wide, cut from the piece. Friday Sale, yard, 47V2C Stratford cretonnes, 36 inches wide, cut from the piece—good patterns for comfort coverings. Friday Sale, yard, • 15c BOWMAN'S—Second Floor. Some Rare Friday Special Offerings in the Furniture Section 3-piece Crex library suite, finished baronial brown, upholstered French cretonne cushions— suite includes settee, chair and rocker—all large arm pieces. Friday Sale, $59.00 3-piece Crex suite, finished white and black; large arm chair, rocker and settee—Upholstered cushions. This is a sample suite to close out at Friday Sale, $39.00 3-piece dining suite, finished antique brown ma hogany—buffet, china closet, extension table. An exceptional value. Friday Sale, $69.00 Large overstuffed fireside rocker, upholstered in brown Spanish muleskin leather, pillow back, full spring seat. Friday Sale, $22.75 BOWMAN'S—Fifth Floor., France. Young Roath enllstad last summer in the Twenty-ninth Engi neer Corps. The message received by the parents was brief, stating only that he had arrived safe and was well. Young Roath before he enlisted was employed as a clerk in the local yards. FOUNDED 1871 3
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