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CHESTER THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1913. C.T. A. MINSTRELS WIN SUCCS Twelve Hundred Persons Applaud ancTEncotirage Young Vocalists and Comedians. WASHBUKW THEATRE PACKED "The Country Fair at Pump- kiaville Centre," Followed Circle and Made Hit.

Washburn's Theatre was filled lawt night with an appreciative audience to witness the tenth annual given by the minstrel troupe of Michael's C. T. A. Society. It was one of the best shows given by that organization in a.

long time and the local boys acquitted themselves creditably in" their, songs, jokes and dances. Many local hits were made- by the end men and were much "Jimmy" Gallagher, of automobile fame, was the leading''characters of the show, while every member did his part Many new and features -weie added to minstrel show. When the curtain -went up at S.20 o'clock -ft revealed thirty-three of the members of the society in black face, seated. usl back and above the heads of die bank of humanity, the colors' of the society and a'pennant, containing this Inscription: "Champions of Basketball. C.

1912 T. 1913 A. Delaware County League." The boxes on either side of the house were occupied by leading members.of St Michael's Church, no person enjoying- the show more than the pastor and assistants of the church. The show opened with the chorus rendering the following-; Medley, "Oh, What a Night, 1 "I Go Home-to My "I'm Going Back to "I'm Going to Be a Suffragette Billy" and "Here Comes My Edward Lewis and i- Eugene made a hit as end men Thomas F. Dolan, as Lewis sans "Those Ragtime Meilodies 1 ajid Glenny rendered "Good J3ye I'm Going to Caroline:" Williams scored a hit with his Einging'of "There is Silver Now Where There Once was Gold," as did Thomas Devine with Jus redltion of- "Isle O' Dreams." There was a change of end and interlocutor at this Junction, Corlnelious Corcoran and A.

Bruton, as end men, and B. Joseph Hynes, as interlocutor. Corcoran sang "That Syncopated Boogie Bruton, "Awav and Joseph Mc- HuglC "Then I'll Stop Loving You. 1 In the" closing chorus "Good by Sal," was rendered by Patrick Mansfield a tableau being a feature the girl being Inpersonated by Arthur Dolan and a soldier by Joseph Friel. The second part of the program kept the audience in continuous laughter.

"The Gentleman Burglar and the Tramp" was the title of a funny sketch James Gallagher turn Thomas This was followed by the Horntown Minstrels in a comedy sketch entitled, "Sign that Those who participated -were E. Glenny; C. Corcoran, J. McHugh, T. Lewis, Al.

Bruton, James Devlin and P. Klotz. The musical numbers were given by Bruton, Glenny, McHugh and Devine. During an intermission an Illustrated song- was rendered, by George Williams. The concluding sketch was the fuci- est of-all.

-It -was entitled "The Country Fair at' T-umpkinville Centre? were tow scenes, the first, farmer Green's Kitchen and the second the fair grounds with, the' usual number of fakirs and shows, together barkers. There were likewise all sorts of amusements including the toboggan slide. The latter scoring a universal hit Toboggan Characters. 1 The caste of characters was as follows: "Farmer Edward Mc- Catran; "Mrs. Lewis; "Granny -Thomas "--Devine: Patrick" Mansfield:" "Bar-.

Cornelius Corcoran; "Oriental Dancer Eugene Glenney; "Strong Joseph Friel; "Clown'', Francis McLaugh- CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS Good Chances for Bright Men Who Can Fill the Bill. U. S. Civil Service examinations are announced for the purpose of securing ellgibles for the vacancies hereunder. Lose no time in obtaining application blanks from thi; secretary of the U.

Civil Service Board of Examiners, Postoffice Building, Model maker (male), in the Office of Public Roads, at $1SOO a. year. Exam, June 2. Associate physicist (male), qualified in electrical enginpffrinfr. in the Bureau of Standards, at $2000 to $2700.

June 2. Physical laboratory helper (male), in tiif iiureau of Standards, at $GOO to S7HO a year. Exam. June 4. Dentist (male), in the Indian Service at Large, at $1500 a year.

Exam. June Phvsiclans (male), in tne Isthmian Canal Service. $1800 a. year; Ac-tins assistant surgeons, in the Public Health Service, at Jacksonville, JTla. (only part of their time needed), at $500 a year.

Exam. June 4. Practical paper-maker in tne bureau of Standards, at $1000 a year! Exam. June 4. Testing Machine Operator (male), in the Bureau of Standards, at $1200 to 51600 a year.

Exam. June 4.. Assistant in Animal Pathology (male) in ttie Bureau of Animal Industry, at $1400 to $1300 a year. Exam. June 4.

Dental Interne (male), in the Government Hospital for the Insane at Washington. D. at $600 a year, with maintenance. Exam. June T.

Superintendent of farm and transportation (male), In the TJ. S. Penitentiary. Atlanta, at $900 a year. Exam.

June 4. Map colorists (men and women), in the various departments at Washington, C. at $600 to $720 year. Exam. June.

4. Dnfficulty has 'been experienced in securing- eliglbles for this position, and qualified persons are urged to enter the examination. Nautical expert (male), in the Hydrographic Office, Bureau of Navigation, at $3000 a year; Exam. June 4. Laboratory assistant In ceramics (male), in the laboratory of the Bur- tau.of Standards at Pittsburgh, at $009 to $1200 a year.

Exam. June 4. and deck officers (male), in the Coast" and Geodetic Survey, the former at an entrance salary of $900 with gradual promotions all' to J4000 a the latter year with traveling" actual. ence while traveling on Exam. June 4-6.

official duty. Laboratory apprentices (male), in the Bureau of Standards, at $480 to a Exam. June 4-5. MYSTIC SHRINEFTSURPRISEP Membars of the Ordar Present some Emblem to A- R- Granger. ''Nearly menrber of the Masonic fraternity in this city, who are members of the Mystic in Philadelphia, went to that city last night for the purpose ot assisting in giving the seven hundred members of the Shrine a.

send off preparatory to their visit to Dallas, Texas. The only members of the order from this city to ftako the trip was A. Granger, general manager of the Beacon Light Company. Mr. Grang-er was very agreeably surprised during- the evening.

He was called to the. front by the officer in charge of the meeting and taken to task' for having- such poor lights in the City of Chester and then in well-chosem, remarks was presented with a. Rue emblem of the Shriners. Mr. Granger was so overcome that he scarcely find words to express his appreciation of the handsome gift.

3t was made a present to him by the members of, the order in this city." It required two spttalal trains to HAPPENINGS. The "Lucky Girls" of class No. 13, of the Trinity M. E. Sunday school held a social at the home of Miss Marie Sines, 230 West Fifth street, on Tuesday evening.

Instrumental and vocal selections were rendered by a number of the members of the class. The young ladles are making armnsc- int-ntK for their unnuui straw ride tG be given about' June 1. A luncheon vva-s served before the young Jadies departed for their hornts. Those present were: Missts Marie Sinex, Chandler. Elizabeth McDowell, Maud-Smith, Estello Smith, Mildred Hoffman, Ethel Oesterley, Anna Downts.

Alice Burns, Mrs. Harry Pendlc-ton. Mr. and Mrs. F.

C. Flood, Mr: arid Mrs. Sinex, Miss Pearl Sinex and Oscar Sinex. The II. H.

C. Social Club will hold an important business meeting on May 15 at tnv- homo of Miss Kathryn Preii- dergast. Broad and Upland streets. All members are urged to be present The club -was recently entertained by Miss Laura Chandler, at her home, Fifth and Fulton streets. Instrumental and vocal selections and dancing were the main enjoyment of the evening.

A dainty collation Interesting- features of the social recently held at the home of John Bridge, 330 Lloyd street, were Victrola selections by James Maclntyre, bass solos by Lewis Walker, formerly a member of the choir of the Third Presbyterian Church; selections on the pianola by Francis Bridge, and vocal solos by Harry Bridge. The delightful event was enjoyed by about twenty guests. The members and friends of the Brookhaven Union Sabbath School held a social in the public school house on Wednesday evening. After a good time spent In singing and speaking refreshments were served and they decided to hold their sixty-ninth annual lawn fete on Saturday, June 7, and appointed the following committee: General chairman, George W. Roberts; calce table, Mrs.

Lewis Barlow; ice cream, Mrs. Albert Barlow; strawberries, Mrs. Reese Cobourn; ice cream cones, Mrs. Walter Foster; candy. Miss Sara Rose and Miss'Louise Han- ntnn; peanuts.

Miss Rebecca Cobourn; fish pond, Miss Florence decorations, David Rose, Jr. They have the privilege of appointing their aides. T. Stroud, ofXEast Broad, street, "near Madison, gave a social and recaption on Wednesday evening In honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry Stroud.

who will make ner home with her husband at the home of Mrs. Strotid. A number of persons met tho newly-weds for the first time. A reception -was tendered Miss tEthel Whittle last evening at the home of her parents, 708 West Third "honor of her eighteenth birthday. A very pleasant evening was had by the guests.

At a seasonable hour the hostess invited her guests to a prettily decorated dining room-where a dainty collation was served. Those present were the Misses Mabel Rowman, Catherine Walker, Anna Downs, Louisa Tlnney, Irena and Agnes Gilpln Hannah Francis. Anna Sill, May Brazil, Agnes. Rosenblatt, Gladys Logan, Helen Jackson, Gertrude, Margaret and Addie Horace Perry, Edwin Hensel, Charles Morton, Lex. Bailey.

Metz Howarth, Rupert Macturk, Elmer News, Walter Billstein, William Miller and William Digging. RESIGNATION OF H. J. MAKIVER (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) MANY ADMIRE YOUNG DANCERS (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) liri- "Wire Walter Carroll; Lawrence Carter; "European SifcgerV 1 Joseph McLaughlin, Thomas Fasan, Marrtm; Devlin; "Lemonade'Man'', Wil- liam.McDovitt; Farmer, Men Edward Dcnjgherty, James Givrvey, Aloysius Schwartz, WllHam RUode's. Fanner 1 Women; 'Leo Krotee, John Nolan, John Buckley, James Doughtrty, Thos.

Kelley. The committee in charge comprised George Layer, chairman; Joseph Diggins David O'Connor. Edward Mc- Bndc, John McCa.be, Joseph Dolan, Joseph and Friel, William Mc- Gihnlss and James Robinson. MOTHERS' DAY Sunday Will be Observed in a Special Manner by Churches. Day will'be observed in t'ne churches of this city and in tact throughout the entire country next Sunday.

Rev. Samuel McWilliams, pastor of. Trinity, JMeinodibi is 'making special arrangements for the receptfoiv of the aged mothers. Ho has arranged for vehicles to convey them to the morning services of the church. On Sunday the white carnation, the symbol of purity and loyalty will be worn in the button hole oC hundreds of Chester men and hundrprts of of Americans.

This beautiful tribute to the mothers oi' tut i.u.- tion is always religiously kepi, and in the churches especially are the mothers made to feel the mcaninR of the day set. aside to honor them. carry the Shriners on way to 'Dallas. One of tho trains bearing- the Chester delegation who attended the Shrine last night, stopped at this city shortly after one o'clock this morning to let oft the Chester delegation. Hospital Training School Dance! All! arrangements pleted for 'the Alumni dance of tho.

Chester Hospital Training- school, tomorrow evening 1 the proceeds to be used for the endowment of a bed for sick nurses. The. Chester Times has before editorially urged the people of Chester to assist in tills good It stated at that time that the compensation of the nurses for their services day and night in caring for all kinds of affliction was $6 per month -for, the, ifirst. year, per month for -the second- -year, and $10 per month for the year. A sum of SuOOO is needed to support the beid for sick nurses.

The dance will be "held in the new Armory at Eighth and New Market streets. Reported Sewer Nuisance. Residents near and within two squares of an alley in the rear of Tilghma-n street, between Second and Third utreets, are uttering complaints relative to a nuisance which has prevailed for some time. It was bad chough In cold weather, but the hot sun has made it- worse and the odor offends tile sense 'of people within a large radius of the place. The nuisance is attributed to a sewer which has been stopped up for months allowing a.11 the dirt and filth from drains and other stagnant places tq converge in the narrow alley to a de.pth of possibly a The soot has become a great breeding place for swarms ef tiles and the people nearby are in fear of disease.

Several cases 'of typhoid fever and other diseases which a.hound in the hood are attributed to" the unsightly spot. Work for Baldwin's. An order for ten switching engines was received yesterday at the Baldwin. Locomotive Works from Michigan Central; another contract for ten of the same type was made with the Big four, and an additional order for five freight locomotives came from the Southern Pacific. PLAYS FORHOME BENEFIT Rehearsals in Progress Entertainment by Century Club Ladies.

An entertainment will be siven in the Washburn Theatre on Wednesday evening, May 14," for the benefit of the Social 'Service Work of the Chester and Crozer Hospitals; and the Chester Playgrounds Association. It will be given under the direction of the Civic Committee of the New Century Club of this city, and the pro- gramme will be one of the best ever presented here. Tickets for the affair can be obtained from the committeie at the M. C. building, at Seventh fttree-t and Edgmont avenue, and at 'the theatre.

The box office, will be open for the cKchange of tickets commencing May 12. Rehearsals are in progress and everything is in splendid shape for the production to be presented. There will also be a matinee. Three plays will be given. They are "The Kector," by Rachel Crothers; a one act comedy by Sir Charles Young', and "Powder and Patches." a comedy in two acts by Mary Parker, and will by presented by pupils of the Ludlarn School of Dramatic Art.

Among some of those who will take part are: H. Roger Smith, of Sharon Hill; Mrs. Alice McClure, of Sbnrnn WH- Helen Kibbey, of Ridley Park; Miss Marian Humphreys, ol Miss Mary Ryan, of Chester; Miss Helen Ludla.m, Homer Berry, Calvin How, Eleanor Clark, Samuel McDowell and others of this city. Result of an Argument. "We a little argument about me going out for a walk and ho.

struck me twice in the face," testified Mrs. Julia Tilghman, of 212 Townsend street, against her husband, Tilghman, who was given a hearing before Alderman Thomas Holt, of the Tenth ward, last evening on the charge of assault and battery. "I certainly did object to him treating me in that manner," the woman continued, "and I Just, decided to have tho fact Impressed upon his mind that he couldn't strike me whenever he felt like it." The couple, who are colored, finally settled their difficulties in an amicable manner, the accused husband paying, the costs. That Corn Is a Sure Now "GETS-IT," the New-Plan Corn Cure, Gets Any Corn Surely, Quickly. You'll say, "It does beat all how quick -GETS-IT" KOt rl(J of that corn.

U's almost masric!" "GETS-IT" Basement Used by Classes. The basement of the new Bethany Pre'sbyterian church, at Sixth street and Highland avenue, where the regular church services and Sunday School sessions will be held until the remaining: part of the edifice is built, is temporarily arranged Into separate compartments for the thirteen classes during the. sessions of the Sunday School every Sunday afternoon. Screens -which are six feet and a half high, and which can be folded and put away after beins used, are utilized for the purpose. The plan was conceived by the pastor of the church.

East Ninth Street Open. Nlntii frtreet was thrown open to the travelling public yesterday. Thai portion of the street between Hyatt and avenue was left unpavwl last by- reason of worlt licinp stopped to tho cold weather. This portion of the street is now mul the street opeend from the bridge over irtldly river to Morton avenue, malilns Broad strct a most deslrahlo thcrouRh- from Ridley river In rcdjrmonl avenue. The work of pnvlnff was done 'by the Filbert Paving Company, Worklnq For Event's Success.

The. members of the Ladles' Aid Society of the South Chester Baptist- Church, Third and Jeffrey streets, nre Iboklng forward to the SIICCOSH of flip strawberry festival that they Win tender, on tha lawn surrounding tha church OJ) tho evening of Saturday. 31. women have been worldnR tho cowlnir event for time. "Sever ConW Do This Before.

wji-u iajtu every corn. time, as sure as t'no HUH rises. II a'jout 2 seconds lo unply It. Tom pains stop, you for- tin- corn, the shrlvjla ami It's gone! Kvor try niiyUilnp tbnt? Von nover 'lid. Tilery's no more fussing with pln.slors that on ttm corn, no moro salvos that, take off the -T, plMVO Xo more knives, flics or razors that A'.

'GI1TH-IT" I'finfiHy tt every corn, wnrt, onllus nnd M'llil at nil druRBlsls 1 n- OI of price by E. Laxvrcncc Chlcaso. Hooked a Mess of Fish. John W. McAvoy, proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel, at Tenth street and Edgmont avenue, returned yesterday from a few days' fishing trip down on the Delaware canal.

There is no man who loves fishing more than him and he spends many pleasant days on the waters of the canal during the fishing season. He has fitted himself, up a cabin down there and has everything- he desires to make life pleasant on his trips. On May 25 bo will have an opening his new cabin and will entertain a number of his friends from this city and Upland. He brought back with him yesterday a fins string of fish. When this morning Postmaster H.

J. Makiver, said: it is true that I have tendered my resignation to the department. 1 have always been a strong exponent of the doctrine that all departments of the Government should be in harmony with the political faith of the heads of said departments. "Any political party securing control of the Government should have the fullest opportunity of putting into force and practice all of its principles and theories. "Shortly after the election of President Wilson.

upon Frank B. Rhodes, the Democratic leader of the county, and after expressing myself to him as above, stated that I would g-ladiy plate my resignation in his hands when he was prepared to say that he had selected a suitable Democrat for place. "On leaving" the office I feel that I have served the residents of Media to the best of my ability for over two years, and with the assistance! and co-operation of Congressman Thomas S. Butler, have secured for Media a new postoffice site. costing 510,000 and an appropriation ot SCO.OOO for a new postoffice building, which I take it every citizen.hopes the new administration will for us within the next year or so.

"Also during my service the business of the office has Increased to such an extent that the department has increased the- salaries of all the clerks and Many changes have also been made -with regard to the collection and de-livery of malls, all of which in my have operated to the improvement and betrerment 'of the service. are now having three full de-liveries a day over practically the entire borough, whereas many' of the larger cities only have- It'is my hope that the present complete service may be maintained and I feel that the gentleman whom President Wilson has appointed will give the citizens his very best efforts to do this, and will also do his pest to induce the present administration to build our new postoffice with as delay as possible." PEKSOffAL MEHTIOU 1 Mr and Mrs. William Knight, of Steubenville, are visiting in this city. They came to -attend th? funeral of the late Mrs. Jacob Bauer, who was buried yesterday.

She was a sister of Miss Mary Conahan, of Drexel Hill, Upper Darby township, is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Brennan, of Twelfth and Crosby streets, in the Second ward. Mrs. Elizabeth Firlein, of Tenth and Upland streets, will leave nert Monday for Harrisburg, she will attend the Stats Convention of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle as the delegate from the Pride of Chester Temple. The convention will hold a three days' session.

Harry I. Darr, the pharmacist, of Third street and Highland avenue, returned last evening from York, he attended the funeral of his grandfather. Misses Marion Harley, Mary Heagan and Margaret Goff, members of the class of 1912, Chester 'High School, have just completed a.course in stenography and are now ready to be launched upon th'e -sea of The young ladies pursued their studies at the Peirce School, Philadelphia, and graduated with splendid marks to their credit. Mr. and Mrs.

T. Lawrence Eyre have returned to West Chester and taken up their quarters at their "Eyreview," where they will remain for the Summer. Mrs. Emma Mallon, of Marcus Hook, who has ben spending two- weeks at Atlantic City for the benefit of her health, is expected home this week much improved. James Bouton, of the Scout Cruiser Chester, was in this city last night looking up friends and acquaintances he made during the visit of the Cruiser to this city several years ago.

He is a prominent member of the Order of Eagles and was made a welcome visitor to the Eagles' home at Seventh and Deshong streets. He will spend several days in this city. AMONG THE SICK. Mrs. William Adams, of 2131 West Second street, is unable to leave her home on account of illness.

She has been bedfast for two days. James Gallagher, of Twenty-sixth and Lindsay streets, who Is employed at the Eddystone Print Works, is off duty on account of illness. He is suffering with a serious attack of the grip. Anthony Kestner, of 412 Hayes street, who has -been a patient at the University Hospital, Philadelphia, for more than a week, is reported to be slowly improving. Mrs.

Clinton Baxter, who gave birth to a girl in the maternity ward of the Chester Hospital about three weeks ago, has returned to her home in Marcus Hook. Mother and daughter are getting- along nicely. Mrs. Horace Birtwell, of Ninth and Jeffrey streets, wWb has been bedfast for several weeks on account of illness, is now able to sit up a few hours each day. Mrs.

Mary Sanville, of 329 East Twelfth street, who has been sick for some time, is much' better, but has not recovered thoroughly. The Prize Winners. At the conclusion the carnival the following were awarded prizes. while all of those taking part wort- presented with flowers: Diamond Medals Rhea Thompson Mabel Piggott. Ruby Feryn Irene Thompson.

Gold Medals Harriett Barrowclough, William Price. Genevive Hoiden Helen Armstrong, Margaret Muaz. Elizabeth Franklin. Cmss Gertrude Hall. Gertrude Walker, Charles Danaker.

Harriett Worrell, Peal Goodall. George Thompson, Sarah Rosenberg and Estelle Levy. The first part- consisted of a march led by' Gertrude Walker of this city and Margaret Munz. of'Colwyn. During- the march the children performed the "following: La Varsovina, Grooktield heel and toe.

one-step Sous Lea Etoiles, Boston drop schottische, turkey trot minuet horse trot. The other part of the programme and those part were as follosw: Four stylish Francis McCaskey, Isabella Clark. Elizabeth Dunlap, Phyllis Bretherick. French dance-Anna Klotz. Dorothy Walker, Beatrice Knox.

Helen Mason Helen Krotee. Margaret Pearl Woodall, Gertrude Walker. BUILDING OPERATION German Preparing to. Erect Row of Houses. City Engineer Bonsall G.

Ladomus was busy with his assistants yesterday surveying the plot of ground extending along Third street, between Franklin and Fulton streets. On this the German Beneficial Association, a Catholic organisation connected with the Church of the Resurrection at Xinth street "and Highland avenue, propo.se to build a row of houses, five in number. It is expected that the houses will be comwnced in the near future. It was upon the eastern end of this plot that the old German Catholic Church formerly stood. That edifice- was removed to the present site oil Highland avenue and forms the parish church of the Resurrection.

The old stone foundations still stands and colored workmen were busy yesterday tearing down the old stone walls. The rocks used -for the foundation is in good condition and- it is expected that it will again be utilized. MRS. BAUER BURIED Funtral at St. Church Largely Attends! The funeral of Mrs.

Jacob took place yesterday from the dence of her bon-in-law, Frank on Providence avenue and was lanS attended. A large number of th tives visited the home Tuesday and St. Michael's Church was yesterday with sorrowing friends HiS Mass was celebrated by Rev. Sweeney, asbibtant pastor of church. The caiket was sur by a large number of floral Following the church service ment was made in St Michael's etery.

The pall bearers were Dv Fire Marshal Edward McCarey, as P. Patrick Boyle, Brcason, Charles Ihng and "WI11W Armstrong, all whom -Here acquaintances of Mrs. Bauer her life, and friends of her "What finishing, school did Bridge attend?" 'The Sshool for. I lo fcrya Irene Thompson. Pearl Woodall, Gerturde Walker.

Kjufmann. Dun- la Eichter and Minuet-Gertrude Walker. riet Jeannette Har- Levy, Marion. Boyd, -Pigott, Rhae Thompson, Har- Orleans-Evelyn Glen- son, Jean Krotee. George Thompson, William Oriental Dance Dream-Patience Richter.

Margaret Dickinson: Clark. Francis Quinn. Phyllis Brether- fc-K Mildred Greenwood, Elizabeth Dunlap, Mabelle.Cochran, Francis the dancing by the children the. older pupils of Prof. Me-.

and their friends to the number of five hundred enjoyed the mazy waltz until one o'clock. Trolley Line to New Castle. The Levy Court -of Wilmington; Delaware, yesterday granted, to the, Wilmington and Philadedphia Trac lion Company, a. franchise to build a trolley line to New Castle. Boys' Norflolk Suits.

Regular $6 and 7. values are now $4.98, at The People's Store. 33, West Third" Street the Bth inst, Omar beloved son of Walter apd Sarah Johnson. V-. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral'ori Friday afternoon from his father's residence.

917 Edwards St Services at St. Daniel's Church at 2 o'clock. Inter- at Greenlawn Cemetery. BONWIT, TELLER Co. Chestnut and Thirteenth Streets PHILADELPHIA FUR STORAGE VAULT The Bonwit, Teller Co.

Storage Plant is on their own premises in charge of expert and is mo'dern in every detail that will aid in the pres- ervation and protection of Furs. Their vault is dustproof.ani furs.are insured against moths, theft or fire. Each article is an individual rack. i Cleaning. Before storing, articles are first cleaned by the vacuum process, which removes every particle of dust or foreign matter.

Repairing and Remodeling. They are now predared to accept orders for repairing and remodemg. and are practically' well equipped to do this work -at special low prices during the Summer months. Furs called for at Broad St. Station, care of gage Master.

We will cheerfully reverse Telephone charges on Fur inquiries. Bell 'Phone Filbert 3670 Keystone 'Phone Race 991 BIG DROP IN BUTTER, MEDDO FARM BUTTER 38clk The highest grade of freshly. churn e-J Butter. BLUE RIBBON BOTTER 35clli A choice grade of Butter at a money saving price. CHAMPION BUTTER A gnod' grade of pure Butter.

1 A Extra Stamps Free with J-V7 any of the following: 1 hot. Fancy Table Ylneear lOc 1 hot Purs Olive SSo 1 pkg-. Dunlap's Coin Starch 3c 1 bot. Champion Ketchup IOC 1 jar Gulden's Mustard 1 can Campbell's lOc '1 Pkg. Seeded lOo 1 pkg-.

Cleaned Currants 12o 1 large Mackerel lOo, 13o, IBo 5 Extra Stamps Freewiti any of the 1 can 'Dunlap's Pure Spices 1 fflass Prepared Mustard So 1 Ib. Marrow Beans ft 1 Ib. Medium Beans 1 Ib. Lima Beans 1 plcg. Argo Starch 1 cake Red Seal Borax Soap 1 pkg-.

Red Seal Borax 1 choice Mackerel 6c, 80 Special Price lul Swift's Best Picnic Shoulders rj: Very best quality of tender, mild cured Shoulders, exceptional -value. Dnnf Finn Dunlap's Best, Ceresota OAf 1 BBSI rlOul Millbourne, Pillsbury OOli We recommend Dunlap's Best Flour, and guarantee satisfaction every bag or barrel. with GEO. M. DUNLAP COMPANY Postmaster at Oxford.

The Oxford Press Ingram has received word from Congressman Butler that his successor has been decided on. Tt is probable the appointment will be sent to the Senate in a few days. Unless all slsns fail the name of the now postmaster will be John Dennison Moore, and all tho patrons of the postofflco will ask of him is that he meet its requirements with the unfallmK courtesy and Reneral satisfaction of the present Postmaster." Third Arrest Another chapter connected with the recent disturbance, which, is alleged, was created in Samuel 'T)eitch store, at Third and Hayes streets, was ventilated last night at a. hairing before Alderman M. P.

Elliott; or the Ninth ward, the third defendant in the case being Joseph Pnrllock, who was arnUKnert on tho chrirKc of.assuiH and battery, preferred -by Dcltch. Tho case- was settled by 1'ivrilock puylnp tho costs Of 1CBH.1 1 'Two Forry Boats. The Pennsylvania Railroad placed yesterday with tho Harlun HolllnRSWo'rth Company, of Wilmington, for two ferryboats, to bo used in tho Philadelphia harbor. Double Track to Darby. The Ridley Park News rumored that we are to have a double track car line on Chester Pike, between Darby and Chester.

The improvement, if brought about, assures us. of greatly improved Thar.ks to the Delaware County Improvemept Association, we now have-a more or less meritorious, nisrht service, and thanks again to this Association we are hopeful of a five cent fare rate in the near future. Epworth League Benefit. Miss Mazle Yarnall and her brother, E. "Raymond Yarnall.

will conduct a bake on Saturday afternoon and evening- in the store building at 2503 West Third street. The net receipts the venture will be contributed to the Epworth League of the South Chester Methodist Episcopal church. The interior of the-store-is being- attractively decorated, the color scheme being red and white. PUns for Factory Building. Uoo Scaring, a Philadelphia archi- io Imn fnr lory building, brick, one story, 60 feet for .1.

M. liarpor. Privan- plans. To Aid Church. The Undies' Aid Society of tho South Chester Methodist Episcopal Church, Third and Jeffrey streets will hold a nimmtiKO wile In the vicinity of the church on Friday, and Saturday of next week.

Ladies' Newest Style Suits At prices. Values up to $25. Xow $10. THE PEOPLE'S STORE. 33 West Third Street.

Complain as we will against the tyranny of fashion must nevertheless realize that clothes count for much. It s. up to us; they count for us of against us. A Clean Up Women's Waists In Wash Skirts We bought several thousand Wash Skirts, made of linene and linen. Some are plain, others embroidered.

There is a style and size to fit everyone. prices on these would be $1-50 to $3.00. Our price is 98c. A small lot-of them in blue have been marked at Short Silk Gloves, 50c; 12 Button length, 75c; 16 Button length, $1.00. Genuine Chamois Gloves, lOc.

Chamoisette and Lisle- 25c and 50c. Silk lisle Hose, extra thin; black, white and tan, at Silk Hose, 50c, $1-00 and $1.50. Messaline Waists, black, blue, brown, grey, $4.00 value. Special at $2.49. Middy Blouses; new Balkan at 98c.

Plain Middy and Norfolk, in combinations, 50c 98c. Made of a uisette square neck; three quarter sleeves. Some few lawas, high neck, long sleeves, all on sale 69c Regularly $1.00 $1.50. a i 1 ed Waists, made of linen; Ro- bespierre collars, 98c. lingerie Waists- in a models, 98c to $2.98.

Silk Waists in and striped effects'; low roll Special at K. 7th and Welsh Chester, Pa..

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