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The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 13

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The Pantagraphi
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Bloomington, Illinois
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T1TE DAILY PAOTAORAPn, BI-OOMTNGTON, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 1919. 13 1 19 More Shopping Days Then Christmas Shop Early ffi-: to CHRISTMAS BOOK HINTS AT LIBRARY Many List of New Publication! Which Public May Scan Before Buying. IIMELY ADVICE IS FREE til The One Dominant Thought in Every Persons Mind At This Time Is Christmas Shopping What a wonderful thing is this unselfish Christmas spirit with its sole purpose of making others happy. There is no more beautiful thought in If jrou are undecided whet booke to buy (or Chrlstma there are a number of help that are In no way advertising ichemee. The New Repu' Vo of November 29 publishes a 'Tall IJlerary Review," which comment! upon the books of the season of every olaae.

The Nation In lte "Fall Book Sup- Slement" give a Hat of titles which I enough to make the book lover1 mouth water. Their tut appeari under the following heading: "American Problems." "Biography Store Ad-Itorial the world. This store has naturally caught the enthusiasm of Santa Claus time. Large, varied assortments of carefully selected merchandise suggest scores of ways in which everyone may be remembered. Practical, sensible gifts abound for mothers and daughters, fathers and sons and you can almost here the sleigh bells jingle and the reindeers patter on the roof when you see the wonderful dolls, games and playthings that will make little ones dance with joy.

And above all we offer service, good values and good cheer that is our contribution toward pleasant, satisfying Christmas shopping. ana Memoirs," "Ltrama," "Assays and Criticism." "Fiction," "Fin Art GifelicuidfeerciiieS 'A 1 p8 A Christmas Folder or Box Given Free According to Purchase See Window Handkerchief Dept. Main Floor East Aisle l.u Handkerchiefs are here in gratifying cumbers. And it is a good thing we planned to make our display unusually extensive, for already enthusiastic gift seekers have made great irnoads into our stocks. But we are prepared for extra heavy selling with splendid assortments of fine quality handkerchiefs for men, women and children.

Pretty whit embroidered handkerchiefs. Women's colored embroidered lawn handker- 18c, 25c 'nd 35c Women's colored 9C- linen handkerchief! OuC, DUG I3C Women'i Madeira linen handkerchiefs In a gift rn. and 75c Mn' fancy tinea nn and 9 4 rjr hankercblefs I.UU I it. Men's plain or Initialed cotton handker- nr. chiefs, each eCuC Novelty colored handker- 10.

and 75c, box JJli White embroidered handkerchief, In a gift box, for A box of 3 white handkerchiefs embroidered In colors, tor 25c chief at Men's colored cotton hand- nr. and 35c 50c Women' linen embroidered handkerchiefs handkerchiefs Crepe de Chin kerchiefs, each. ana Archaeology," "History," "Humor," "Labor, industry and Flnanc," "Nature and Open Air," "Philosophy and Religion," "I'octry," "Reconatrue-. tlon and International Affair" and "Russia and the Slav." Surely a Wld range of subject. The liomon Transcript for November 12, IS, 26.

iMcember I and 10, baa double page 111 of desirable lanlfled Christmas or season purchases. The last number of the Transcript are not yet In, but will be on Wednesday of till week and next. If rn I not plan.ilng to buy books a glance thru these list will tell you what are considered the worth while book of the season. The list above are found In the public library readlr room. HENRY A.

WREN, FORMER BL00MINGT0N MAN, DEAD Henry A. Wren died at 1:60 a. m. Tuesday In the Southern Paclflo hospital In Ban Francisco. He had been ill alno August with uraemlo poisoning which was later complicated by pneumonia, contracted upon a recent llt to relative her and In Indiana.

He left here three weeks ago for hi bom and had bun In the hospital there since his arrival, Wren was born March 14, 1STI, la IKn county, near Lawndale, the on of Mr. and Mr. John 8. Wren. He cam to Bloomlngton when a boy and (pent the early year of hi young manhood here.

He was married twenty year arc. to Roe Mitchell of this city, who survive. He entered the railway mall service Ighteen year ago and lived in Chicago for several year. He moved to San Francisco In 1013 where he was chief clerk to the mall trafflo manager of the Southern Paclflo railroad. Beside the widow, three children urviv, Hazel aaed It years.

Raymond, II, and Howard, I. He also leave hi mother, Mr. Leila Wren of this city, and three sister and on brother, Mrs. George B. Arnold of Jefferson, Mrs.

Lonnle Warner of Kokomo, Mia Opha Wren and Robert B. Wren of thl city. Mr. Wren waa entirely devoted to hi family and car nd anxiety for hi wife, who Is a helpless Invalid, contributed to his decline after apparently convalescing from a previous Illness. Straw Baler Meet to Th straw baler of Illlrol wtie SLre trying to form an ss socle.

tlon for the shipper of the state will hold an organization meeting at th EC Nicholas hotel In Springfield on Bt. 25c, 35c 50c handkerchiefs Men's Initialed linen band- ft and 50c 75c Dainty colored handkerchiefs, three Women's plain linen QCn rf. and A4 handkerchiefs 03C, OUC I $1.00 Service First The World Afterwards The busy woman, and for that matter the busy man too, who is puzzling over the Christmas list should gladly take advantage of the service this store offers. "Never before in the history" well that is how the writer felt like starting this message-to you as he looks about the store and notes the wonderful variety of really magnificent gifts which all throuph the times are peculiar we have been able to get together. To make shopping for Chirst-mas still more of a pleasure we have installed several new service features.

For instance, our United States Postal Substation No. 6 A plaoa wher yon can your Christina packages and letters mailed wher you can regliter or purchase money orders. A service that Is so highly appreciated by our patrons that we bav gone still another step ahead and arranged to help ped up street ear transportation by offering tor sale at the transfer office on the main floor Street Car Tickets in Any Quantity Desired. Thl will avoid delay la buying tiok-ts from conductors and save th busy Christmas shopper much Inconvenience. C.

W. KLEMH kerchiefs Man's fanoy silk In a gift box for Women's initialed linen Dainty colored handkerchiefs on white 25c, 35c, 40c, 50c up 10 $1.25 Real Spanish embroidered linen nn bankerebfefs, BOo, 65o, 7So, 11.00 up tovOiUU Men's planl linen handkerchiefs 50c, 60c, 75c t0 $1.25 50c, $1.00 $2 35c 'nd 50c handkerchUts grounds, In a gift box tor CbUdren's handkerchiefs In kindergarten irchlef In kindergarten design at 15c, 18c 25c Women's embroidered lawn handker- nr. chiefs, each 10c, 122e, 15o eCOC Real Spanish embroidered lawn handkerchiefs at Gift Specials The Gift of Hosiery Should Come from KLEMM'S The qualHy-TJua featured In this Christmas showtng teeerre special eomment beoaosa present difficult! to seeur good Ho of any description. Besides pur silk In a wide oholoe of shades are lac stripe and dropstltch effects. A box Fashionable Bags and Parses It seems that every smart style these charming Woman' silk Bsl hose ta all shades and colors Women's fiber silk ho, to all shade and color 58c unlay.

Pec- 6, at 12:30 p. m. Th first meeting of these men was held In Mlddletown on Thursday, Nor. JO. All shippers in the state ax urged to attend thl meeting.

accessories is Included In this special holiday gift group. Besides any number of leather bags and purses, there are elaborately beaded bags, chiffon velvet bags and bags of tooled leather. Leather handbags and purses, Inolnding hand tooled Beautiful beaded bags in wonderful designs and styles and color effects. $18,50 Handsome Velvet TJags In many designs and styles some beaded $3.75 np te $30 Children's and misses' leather purses $1.50 Main Floor 3 1 I 3 IS it. DR.

HALEY 65c up 10 $1.50 Women1 pure thread silk hoe In aS shad and colors $1.00 up 10 $4.50 Women's fancy silk hose with clock, lace stripes, drop stitch and lace Inserts 10 $8.50 Women's fin wool sport hose $2.50 $3.95 Misses' mercerized lisle hose In black, white and cordovan 48cupt0 75c Misses' ribbed silk hose in black and cordovan $1.75 Infanta' fin mrortied lisle hose Infant' l1k and wool ho 69c up 10 $1.00 Men's lisle, fiber silk, pure thread silk, plain and dropstltch hose 58c MP 10 $1.75 (rhote of Dr. Biley) --teiw Bag Frames 49c up to $7.00 Bag frames of metal, shell and jet In many attractive and artistic designs an excellent assortment from which to choose. Main Floor 4. Christmas Cards and Tags of All Kinds Make your selection of Christmas cards and tags early. We have ample assortments, but the demand is unusually heavy.

Christmas Cards .60 up to SOo Tinsel Cord 10o Tags and Seals Bo and lOo Gummed Ribbon Main Floor XiaJ-. Miles of Glittering Ribbon in Every Shade and Vidth ft ii ajf t.31 or Dr. Blair VIOIAUST la CHR0NI0 BISlS Exquisite ribbons of the choicest description. Ribbons with beautiful centers and embroidered edges. Also stripes, plain and cobination colors.

Ribbons for all kinds of purposes, trimming, hairbows and many, many others. All here in Christmas assortments. Mala noes' ii i Tubular edge ribbons washable satins in fleab shades. Yard $2.50 Hair bow ribbons, plain, moire, checks, plaids, brocades, light and dark patterns; 4 to 8 Inches wld 25c up 10 $2.50 Camisole ribbons light and dark floral patterns, plain taffeta and satins In from to 12-Inch widths Bag and vests rhlbons beautiful tapestry, havy satins, handsome embroidery and tinsel affects, 6 to 10 Inches wld yard if yard 40c up 10 $5.00 It IN. WOttfN AND OHILORCN WIN ee BLOOMINGTON v- HILLS HOTEL Friday Night-Dec.

5th sen a a I a Saturday-Dec. 6th i Warn UakUa r' flUtara every days) Rainbow satin ribbon from baby widths up to any width required 6c up to $2.50 A complete aiosrtment of (hades and widths In narrow lingerie ribbon double-faced and figured styles A special in fancy ribbons taffetas and satins In all shades, yard 39c Orders taken for ribbon novelties to be made up please place your order early. Main Floor Men Silh Shirtings for Christmas Gifts 'Toyland" versus "Joyland Phronlo Disease axe Treated Follow: SSeeuafti Liver Hart Longs I Bheinea- peni usarneaai catarrh; I4f Ulcers) Hoae fliroati Ntrvoua tMaorflera children's Die- aaea: Varteoae Velne and Chrome Plsaaese Yp Make him a silk shirt for Christmas and you may be sure it will be ap- lyx preciated. Here is a superb stock to choose from and the qualities are the wtffc ec women also Chruntg Diaaaaee of trie Bee. Vim.

we do not treat acute cases. Kidney or Bladder Trouble: i i. i-i- j. 11 i i k'iw uesu prucurauie at me prices asKea. Bring small bottl of nne tleng tot ill aboard I Kindly children of all ages can make this trip.

And into what realms of delight they enter. Here is Santa's home with myriads of toys gathered within. Bustling activity pervades every Corner of this realm. And to think that everything seen is just for fun. It's such a realm of enchantment that the children simply must hurry and pay us a visit.

ToylandIn the Down Stairs Store 82-lnch half ilk shirtings in a large range of pat- special eiareinauon. Glasses Jl terns anrl (nmhinstlnna Aft Aft If your area are firing tronele we win be glad to treat them and arivlee roe what lo 0 Yard WJU 32-inch all silk crepe shirtings in light and flJQ Cfl dark grounds. Tard 32-inch all silks crepe shirtings. C1 Dd Yard $5.00 and 4.UU Main West Entrance or ir yoa seed (linn we will ni same. Free Examination, Consultation, ri 86-inch all silk shirtings in fiteen different Advice $3.80 styles.

Yard RKMEMBKR ynn are 1tmi thorough, ex- mlnatUiD free nf ehnrre. Ne natter If yoe hare hee treald lit. ra and failed to gat well it mltht be of value lo to see valet our esmloa of the case before ginng a hope. 1 Marinello Beauty Parlor Third Floor A Full Line. of Marinello Preparations 01 TERMS: We an Bet everrharg sot Take Home a Box-of Fresh Candy Beichs, St.

Regis a full pound box 08c wt an our wnra gratia. H'waver. the f. ram AMINATIOV, ONSI I.TATIO.N 14 ADY1C, I. SSNa I Jr AbSOLL'TELT IKKK.

Bank Reference. Peerl er Cesatrv Baasa Detlrad. Vermaneet addrea: 1111 Olendale Ava, lris, Iliinol. Taupboue (old fbooe) Maui "MY GOODS OF QUALm" amous for Coats, Suits and Dresses.

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