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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Pure silk Canton crepe, nice weight a live copenhagen and beautiful navy; in rich dark brown in white and in black $4
 Satin messalines, excellent 1uster, good substantial weave and nice weight, many liked colors, yard wide S1.65
 Satin of fine substance and flashing brilliance, supple in weave, rich variety of light and dark co1ors- $2-5O
 Crepe de Chimes of soft and aIlur- ing beauty, subdued sheen and fine crepe surface. Excellent range of coIors- $2 & S2.5O . Satin charmeuse, staunch in quality and of appealing 1ustrous surface. Co1orS include great many favorites-
 S2.65 Satin Francaise, lovely for evening wear because of its beautiful 1uSter and the glowing richness of its col ors- $3.5O
 Satin crepe, one of the great favor ties of the season. Of substance yet light and supple and graceful. Navy and brown and black $4
 Canton crepe of pure silk, fine tex ture, splendid strength: Gray white and rich dark colors- $3.5O and $4
 Duvetyn of pure silk, splendid in it's beauty; a rare combination of soft weave and silken elegance. Beautiful gray and blue and coral and henna shades S6
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

charmed every one. The depth and sweetness of tone of his playing is one of his most delightful qualities. Open ing the program with Chopin's Noc- turne in E Flat" he immediately cap- tured the attention of the audience. His sustained work was particularly noteworthy and was in striking con trast to the staccato movement in the Tam bourin Chincis," by kre1sler, which has decided Oriental harmonies Possibly the number given by MT. Bochco which was most popular was Elgar's La Capricieuse," which he gave with exquisite interpretation. MT. Bochco was compelled to respond to the enthusia stic applause of the au- dience and he gave encores Schu- bert'S Ave Maria" Spanish Dance by Kreisler, and 'rVa1se Bluett'' by Drige-
 -The Savannah Press, Nov. 3, 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
BEAR OF SOAP USED
 TO DISPROVE FALL

Cincinnati, Oct. IA bar of soap twas used in determining the cause of the death of Jacob Snider, so, a far mer, near here.
 Failing to find a motive for crime, some folk expressed belief that Snider was fatally hurt by reason of an acci- dental fall.
 Dr. Charles W. Eckermeyer, how lever, did not accept this explanation of the aged mans death. He said he used a bar of soap in making impressions of the edge of a Echair and of. a stove rail with a, view I-to deciding whether Snider fell against either the chair or the stove Trail and was fatally hurt as the result of an accident.
 Dr. Eckermeyer stated that neither Eimpr ession reSembled the wound
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Lima, Peru, Oct. 11.-An odd cere- snnony following the celebration of Pe-
 iru's centenary of independence was
 s+he presentation to President Augusta tP Tepuia of a memorial inscribed by lthe 14 living rescendants of the Inca chief, Tupac Yupanqu1
 In a short speech in which he plead al for the future protection of his race. the Indian, Victor Tupac Yupan-
 .oui. made the presentation to the President. The Inca, Tupac Yupanqul, ruled -,,, 149O to 147S, at a time when the
 11nca empire included most of what IS
 now Peru Ecuador, Bolivia and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Crepe de chine in many light and dark colors, with fine 1uster and de- nghtfu1 "crepe' weave Sa
 Serge checks of firm weave, cotton warp to give extra strength for weight; brown or navy with black
 $1.5O
 Tweeds and homespuns in hand some mixtures, some of the liked and seasonable heather effects, good weight $2
 Pure wool checked serges of fine texture and lovely effect, smooth and soft and beautiful $2 to $2.75
 Rich and fine Poiret twill and trico- tine, serge and premier crepe. Stand ard weights and of lasting durability. co1ors those always in favor
 $1.5O to S5
 Striking prunel1as of fine quality with stripes giving them character and impressiveness These, especially for the pleated skirts of the season-and with marked distinction and smart ness $3.75 to $5
 Splendid coatings of many sorts; ranging from velour to fine bolivia and duvet-de-laine. Beautiful soft weaves, fine combinations of warmth and beauty with lightness. charming in colors and in variety of those col ors- $2.50 to $11.5O'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
CONTROVERSY ON
 FIRST INVENTOR

Paris, Oct. IA controversy as to who first Invented machine guns is one of the wars aftermaths in France.
 Lyons put forth the claim of a MT. du Perron who, in 1775. is said to have submitted to the young King Louis XVI a. military "orgue' which worked on a crank system and could fire 24 bullets almost simultaneously and consequently could annihilate a whole regiment in few minutes" ac- cordingh to a,-c1u1tHnnporary record.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
BOCKO WILL BE
 ASSISTING ARTIST

The program committee of the We'd nesday Afternoon Musical announce that Rudolph Bochco, Polish violinist, will be the assisting artist at the Paul Althouse concert at the Strat- field Wednesday afternoon, Oct. z6
 Mir Bochco, who is a young man of nineteen, has received enthusiastic ovatiOns whenever he has apeared.
 Rudolph Rochco.
 Rudolph Rochco, violinist, who was cononan1ts assisting artist literally
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

The new weapon appeared to be so nurdesrous that the king and his min isters reflected it and it's inventor was held up as an enemy of humanity.
 The powers hostile to France tried to secure the invention, but du Perron refused for patriotic motives and he died in poverty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Word hes been received from Miss Catherine Burr, who left last week on a motor trip through New York state and the Adirondack mountains. Miss Burr has been staying at one of the Thousand Islands for the past few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

In the two years of its career as a. ERepublic Poland has issued 150 va rieties of postage stamps.
 The King of Sweden has been fwedded longest of any European drowned head.
 fOne or two tablespoons of vinegar kadded to bath water in hot weather Srenders the bath more refreshing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Mrs. Anna Keefe of Mill Plain road left today for Lee, Mass, where she will visit friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Friday, October 2S, the Star of Love lodge will hold it's annual masquerade and dance at Sherman hail. Under hills orchestra will furnish the mu- sic. Cash prizes win be awarded to the best dancers. Tickets are 35 cents each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Mrs H. Crawford of Peekskill, N. Y, is spending few days at the home of Mrs. J. H. Bonney on Mill Plain road.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

meets and the final contest for the city ampionship will be run off as one contest. This arrangement is made to prevent conflict with plans for the celebration of Roosevelt's birthday on Saturday, Oct. 29.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Two New York Federal prohibition agents who were accused of faIsify,- ing reports in investigation of liquor withdrawal permits among wholesale druggists were dismissed by State Prohibition Director Ye1lowiey of New ork.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Thursday morning court will be held in the Town hall Several cases will then be disposed of.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Sunday morning g Ford bearing a New Jersey alicense was badly dam aged by running into the fountain in front of the Trust Co. The car, which was carrying five passengers, was just turning the corner when the steering gear locked. After making several turns the Ford struck the fountain, smashing the radiator and lenders. Had the car been travelling at high speed at the time some of the passegeTs would have been severely hurt. It was lowed to a local garage for repairs and the party left by train for home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Next Friday night the f1remen W hold a dance in Legion hall. A l cal orchestra will furnish the mus!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
RAIN CAUSES DISAPPOINTMENT.

Rain caused the postponement un- til Oct IS of the Boy Scout meet scheduled for Saturday afternoon hsti One inc above date the district
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

H. S. Burr and party motored to New York today where they will at- tend the ball game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
Fairfield

First Selectman Burr of Fairfield, left for New York today, where he will attend the worlds series game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

The first social meeting of the womens club of the American Legion will be held Tuesday, October IS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
Bulbs are wisely chosen now.

Tulips, good bulbs in several colors-6c and 7c. Narcissus, some of hardy variety,-6c 7c and 1Oc. Hyacinths- -6c; and of special degree at 2 for 
 Front asenent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
Madame Carpenter works wonders with silks and wOOlens.

A quick decision to which type of gown is best suited to your personality.
 A swift taking of measures. A whole-hearted con ference the little essentials that go to make gown fully satisfactory.
 And then, Madame Carpenter busies herself with her flashing knife Within few hours, gown is cut is ready for fitting.
 That fitting, done experty without sewing stitch. nsures grace and comfort and gown that fits properly
 And in your home at your convenience, gown is finished. AND there has been saved amount we'll worthwhile.
 Madame Carpenter is here for but limited time. Her services without charge. "Tis wise to fabrics and make appointment with her at once
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

In answering a small fire on Ben son street yesterday the new fire en- zine stalled four times. It was claim ed due to the sudden cold snap and the use of heavy oil. The fire was put out before the arrival of the fire men and caused only slight damage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

The Tigers came out on top in their game with the Atlas team yesterday afternoon. They played a fast game and outclaSsed the Atlas at every stage. of the game
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
Correct underwear for full figures.

Pretty underwear scientifically cut to comfort and trimness for of full figure. Reduces the figure apparently senderizes, improves. Nicely and firmly made, of excellent fabrics, 1 saunchy sewed with trimming of true taste and beauty Boomers of pink batiste-69c.
 Boomers of Seco silk crepe batiste boomers $1 to $1.75.
 Drawers of muslin, embroidery trimming, to $1. Slpon muslin gowns hemstitched with laee~or en- brodery trimming, .25 to $35O.
 Long-sleeve muslin gowns with pretty t1cks and brodery- -$1.75. Nainsook corset ST :25 and $50 Short muslin petticoats, plain with embroidery ruffle-59c to $1. *I Striped short fanne1ette petticoats-89c. Roomy fannelette nightgowns, striped-$175.
 Heatherbloom petticoats, navy and black -$2-
 Envelope chemises, tailored with lace and enbrod- cry trimmings $1.75 to $3.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
Store open daily till 6
Suits of fine beauty and style, of individual richness and unusual value -S::

Opportunity, splendid and impressive and profitable. presents itself to who appreciate the worth and content and distinction of fine suit
 Here is ready the finest group of fine suits the season has brought Goodly number in the group. Beautiful diversity of model Rich and lovely trimming; handsome fur used in nearly all instances. Reasonable beautiful colors Tailoring-Ah, such thorough expert tailoring
 Suits with long coats suits with short. Suits with coat in box effect suits with ripple coas suits with coats of straight impressive lines.
 Fluffy fox and squirrel and opossum furs, sleek beau tiful mole and beaver furs handsome nutria.
 And dignity and personality mark each suit; there scarcely two of model to be found in the group
 Value is outstanding and remarkable. Shan put it dollars; you appraise them at true value with that you appreciate their beauty and neness And their special price is $39-50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11
That delicious Boston dish 9,

Baked beans, genuine Boston style and real 9EM Boston brown bread @S~
 Will ready Thursday for folks who leave their der Wednesday.
 Sorry; but we had to disappoint good many folks last week who 'Etooz a chance'' and didn't order.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-11

Third floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
L. r. CorSetS of
Every Type

They may be had made of
heavy or light materials, for
slight women or young girls
or women of vigorous ma
tronly figure.
There are l.. RS of open
mesh at So, and l.. RS of
plain and fancy materials at
$3.50 to $13; and two or
three new models of partic-
ular interest, such as
A pink coutil with elastic
all around the top and mod
erately heavy bones, $3.50.
A pink broche with low
bust and elastic band in back
designed for average figures,
$3.75.
Anotherfor heavy figures,
being long skirted, strongly
boned and low busted, $3.50.
tThlrd Fioer. Chestnut,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Some
Beautiful
Venetian Glass
nOLLY "a parrot) on a ped

DOLLY "a parrot) on a ped
estal, turtle with a
candle-socket in it's back;
a thing that suggests a pro-
digious snail, with its head
buried under a bunch Of
f1owers-these are some of
the designs in a large newly
shown collection of Venetian
glass in the China Store.
Besides the fantastic look
ing things, there are many of
sheer simplicity. The colors
are, of course, strikingly at
tractive in their peculiar,
luminous charm and distinc-
tiveness of tint. Amethyst
and amber tones, there are,
and celeste blue and milk
white with stripes of pale blue:
and there are amber and blue,
and glowing wine shades and
the blue of the robins egg.
Candlesticks, birds, flower
centers, fruit bowls, goblets,
finger bowls, pretty glasses
and novelty pieces are in the
assortment. Surely they will
please people who know how
to appreciate the charm and
beauty Of Venetian glass.
Prices, 81 to $50 a piece.
Fourth Floor. Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
The Best LOw=Priced
BedSpread Sets Are Here

They are ripple dimitv
sets with scalloped edges.
the foot corners of the
spreads being cut out.
These are the lowest
priced bedSpread sets in our
stock.
They are the best low
priced bedSpread sets to be
found anywhere. to our
knowledge. And they are a
new shipment.
In all-white, the price for
double-bed size is SIS and for
Single-bed size 81 each.
Other rippled dimity bed
spread sets in white with
pink stripes and also in
white with blue stripes at Sc
Tor the double-bed size and
80 for the single-bed size.
Us's,h Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Warm
Weather
Waists

They are crisp and fresh
and cool looking. There is
nothing fussy about them, for
they belong to the type of
women who like tailored gar
nents.
One in lawn is tucked, even
in the back, and has a round
collar and short sleeves,
trimmed. like the front pleat
With rick-rack edging. SO.
Two other prettv STYLES in
lawn are each 1885. One has
a round collar with futing
and Is box pleated. The other
has a roll collar with fine pin
tucks and picot edge.
There is still another model.
an exceedingly good one for
sweaters. in cross-barrcd lawn
with evelet embroidered collar
and cuffs. This is only S5.
(Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
The Boy Must Have a Good
REGULAR Suit

good gongaway suit that he the shore or in
the mountains when play clothes are not
the thing.
We have lust the very suits fill the bil-a partcu-
ay good lot of Norfolk suits grays and browns some
fancy mixed effects and solid colors All of them
particularly good suits Sl5 $3.50 Sl8 in eight to
eighteen year sizes.
Most of the $3.50 and $l8 have two pair of
trousers real advantage The suits SIS are remarkably
good at that price.
Floor CenraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Inexpensive Laces

The home needlewoman is
buying a great deal of such
lace now, for curtains, lin
gerie and so on.
Valenciennes edges and in
sertions at 60c the dozen
yards.
Filet crocheted edges, SC
a yard. Wider-the sort
used for camisoleS-l9c to
35c a yard.
Imitation Cluny or Bar
men lace, l2c. to 35c a yard.
main Floor, Centrun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Roman Striped GirdIes
Are New Arrivals

They are used with prac-
tically every kind of dress
a woman chooses to wear
them with-with cotton, silk
or wool, as the case may be.
Apdswith any one of them
they are most effective.
Quite a number of differ
ent blendings of colorings,
either finished with fringe
or a long tassel, SO.
tNiain Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
WOmen'S IIandkerchfefS
$l.5O a Dozen

A brand new shipment has
Just come in; but, if it fol
lows the example of the for
mer ones, it won't stay long.
These are Irish linen hand
kerchiefs, made especially
for us to sell at this price.
They are a nice quality and
size and are very good
every day handkerchiefs.
Many mothers huy them for
girls going camping.
.tf.r t.f IAC "A Ai.lel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Porch Screens

Even now some people
haven't secured them. al
though the weather of the
Fourth may have seemed
like a pretty strong hint.
Plenty in the Oriental Store
green or brown. thin. cool.
ventilated at top and the
easiest things in the world to
hang. Prices $4.40 to S16.75.
Fourth Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Girls White PettiCOats

The Oftenest asked for
sizes are 80, 32 and "a
inches, and here are some
particularly good styles in
these sizes:
Hemstitched sateens, $l.25
to SO.
Plain surf sateens, 1925.
White washable silks of
varying weights and severe
ly simple styles, $685. to SIS.
Nearly all <of these petit
coats are dotsNe paneled.
"a trbs yEsi,Ir; ILsatnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
WOmen'S Silk Entertainments

want to see 90" '"'''s' WI"
particularly charming style of sleeveless tailored
made of crepe de chine in flesh light blue orchid
||Nd apricot price S.
n. o'her style of nghtgown in radium sleeveless with
VI real het edging pink only, $lO5O.
chemises of the pink radium satch the
AZ sGT'sown m IN style and trimming and cost $685.. /
<#&, t & c-hird c,ntraD " ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
200 Young Women's
Gingham Dresses Have
Just Been Reduced

The new low prices are $3.50 and S14.50.
At $3.50 are about 100 of these dresses in
full range of coors with all the little nicetes of the
latest fashion worked into them They are suitable
for street or home wear and one two of them
should go into every young woman's vacation trunk.
The dresses at $14.5O have the added distinction
of being most of them, David and John Anderson
ginghams, and there is full range of coors.
We have not known more attractive lot of
young women's dresses at such low prices.
tsecon ioor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
WhittaH Anglo-Per
9r12 H. Ruqs for .S9S. 50

This clear the most desirable Of all
domestic " N '"''' N''''''' % Oil
that " " S~'"'' oh
These are the features sale year-round Summer rugs
of 10 cent 'Ne' ~
Wilton Administer body Brussels Brussels rugs
for '"e'
Among the Summer imported rugs block patterns
rush rugs, Colonial rag and jute s
u@sA ,h.aauo & ss .tfs. 4 4 b z + A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Crepe Silk Handbags
Down to S5

These beautiful and fash
ionable bags have been low
cred from much higher
prices.
They are in gray and
beige crepe silk, in a good
pouch shape, with inner
frames, purse and mirror.
and excellent satin lining.
Splendid Summer hand
bags.
Main Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Silver Plated Mesh Bags

So fine and so flexible that
one doesn't wonder they are
regarded as the perfect
thing to wear with delicate
Summer dresses. They are
square or narrow and deep,
with strap or chain handles,
and narrow frames, which
are engraved or chased.
Prices $14 to $34.
MAIN Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Orenburg ShawIs-

not to say scarfs-also are
being worn like tulle scarfs.
and cost 1926 to SO in the
Art Needlework Store.
Scarfs are $1.85 to $3.50.
All white.
tSecond Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
HOneycomb
Wool Blankets

are used with nothing but
a sheet for a hot-weather
.bed-covering, and for divans
and couches at any time.
They are in rose-and-white.
blue-and-white and combina-
tions of color, and are S12
each.
tSixth Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Little Mirrors

for Summer cottages may be
had for Sd to S20-oblong
shapes and French shapes, a
few with prints or paintings
in their tops.
tFinh Floor, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
l0O Young |Vomen's SWeetNew
Cotton Dresses at &9.Z5

dL deghtful little organdes and voiles light and
% Soors and include especially nice ones of navy blue
and nave Just been received that will choice
trunk. ~ 'ie ~ ""u soine'hhg 10 put IN your Vacaton
ID to 20 year sizes.
tsecond nut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
ROWbOat Motors for Fishermen

FShermen Who spent precious hours of their holt
oay rowing TO the fishing grounds could have them
selves that labor and had all the time sport if they
mad had outboard motors on their rowboats
Calle hvespeed motors with magnetic ignition 81 So
Callle Liberty drive motor with battery ignition SIT So
t'Nlnrude motors with magnetic ignition, $l1250.
ana the roWboatS are here, too. if need
LMnip
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
More 3SC Printed VOiIes
in FOuIard Designs

And there are little dice
figures and small irregular
checks all in the darker col
orings that women like for
street frocks.
The combinations of COL
ors, too, are very good, blue
and-white, black-and-white,
brown-and-white, gray-and-
black and tan-and-brown.
They are 38 inches wide.
(First Floor, Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
,WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 5
"MoreLimehOuse Nights"
BY Thomas Burke

Few books, have been so
celebrated as the first vol
ume of "Limehouse Nights
tales of a London quarter
in which drama and crime
and romance rubbed elbows.
This book takes up the tale
afresh. and is written in the
same vivid and memorable
style.
Price, S1.90.
(Main Floor. Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Store Tours

start from the Rendezvous
on the Eighth Floor, Central,
at $50. 1890, 1890 A. NJ,
and 2 and $50 P. M. every
day that the Store is open.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-06
Store Opens at 9
Finest limitation Pearls
NE Haze Eyer Found

They are La Perle Rama, exquisite IN color
and luster, and most satisfactory substitute
for the true Oriental pearl.
They are becoming 10 every Voman ,Dho
wears them and they are aOorn By smartly
goOned ,Domeg at all hours of the day.
Necklaces of La Perle Rama, With 14-kt.
gold clasp, $50 to $40. With diamond clasp,
SIS to S19O. Double necklaces, Nth dia-
mond clasp, s155. Triple necklaces, with
diamond clasp s22O.
Jeweiry store, Chestnut Thireenth)