•>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
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