The evening world. Newspaper, February 5, 1920, Page 5

ja EIS HIGHEST FOR 34 YEARS: Official City ie Sabie Show , Mark of 8.2 Feet Above Low Water Mark. Driven by the high €nd a ful moon, a tide ever reported before, The floating} gestion of the tubes. Despite sandbas inefine at the ferry house was seven| dams around the stairways to the feet above normal at ten o'clock and| tubes the flood reached the tracks, at noon was sti cour feet higher| overflowing Nos 12 and 14, and flood-| Mrs. Gibson virtually accuses her than J. J. Bennett, bridgeman at that point (or twenty-elht years, could of the street Reports 0! showed that ri gatablished a new record of 8.2 feet above mean low water, which has never been equalled in the ten years’ records kept vy the department woner said there was | Sth Avenue OC: O. BS NO A into the adjoning ered‘ample to provide for any emeng- Feb, Rey. sterly wind Nov. 7, 1919 ich water-| fet, GEG isis the waiting room and extending an eighth of a mile up Pavonia Avenue. This fofrced the ferry to discontinue seven foot thigher than) service which resulted in further con- y. At the Fulton Ferry it was satd, the water pel her father, William B. during the last three years. ing the north end of the station. — Hast 101st Street, early this morning drove more than a dozen tenants Into! the street during a blinding storm, Some were clad scantily. Patrolman John Brigh ran to Mrs, @ Dock Department of tide in the harbor another by her parents. than a foot (injuries. Temporary Store Hours 9:30 A. M. to6 P. M. James McCreary & Co. ON FRIDAY Presenting Extraordinary Values 250 Boys’ All Wool Norfolks with two pairs of knickerbockers 14.95 regularly 20.00 For Friday and Saturday we are offering these 250 Boys’ fine All Wool Norfolk Suits with two pairs of knickerbockers. They are tailored of sturdy materials in neat patterns. Coats are lined with good quality alpaca and trousers are cut roomy, lined through out and have all seams taped. Sizes 8 to 18 years. Final Disposal Boys’ & Youths’ ‘‘Sampeck’’ Winter Overcoats This is the remainder of a large purchase which included the entire winter stock of Samuel W. Peck & Co. Every coat was a wonderful buy at sale prices—-whai can we call them now with sale prices cut for final disposal / Youths’ “Sampeck” Overcoats Size 11 to 18 years Heavy Ulster Type 16.50 regularly 25.00 to 85.00 | Boys’ “Sampeck” Overcoats Size 214 to 10 years Convertible Collar Models 12.50 regularly 20.00 to 30,00 ° And a Special Price on 200 pairs of All Leather Shoes 5.95 regularly 7.50 Boys’ An unusual assortment of MeCreery All Leather Shoes of Tan or Black Russia Calf with medium or wide toes, in sizes 2 to 6 To Close Out 50 dozen Boys’ Blouses, 7 to V4 years... eseee eens formerly 1.45 to 8.95 | 25 dozen Boys’ Shirts, 12 to 14 neckband,,..+,...+++ \ : formerly 1.65 to 8.95 | 95c 25 dozen Boys’ Luts, 6%, to CUA aah trae race aoe | : formerly 1.95 to 8. 95 j All the above Blouses, Shirts and Hats are from regular stock and have been reduced for quick disposal because of incomplete lots and because some of them are slightly soiled. PPROVALS NO RETURNS. leeway under the docks along went | relates, her ather. opened an account that the wind whipped | for her im the Union Trust Co,, Plaza | over the surface of the | Branch, and on April 16, 1919, her j Sips ad p atres ots. | | Piers are designed, he suid, so that the dock levels are five feet above is high tide, and this was consid- count § » cl knowlede written statement that in 1917 be in vested for her $80,000 in Liberty b Accuses Her Fa Father, . William} ‘The brother's affidavit complains E. Benjamin, of Depriving Her of $60,000 Income. Mrs, Beatrice Pratt Gibson, formerr-| HOZEN FAMILIES ROUTED. .20 | ly the wife of Capt. Alexander Dallaa front veterans said was the highest] ‘The Erie ferry terminal in Jersey! poche Pratt who last fail marricd| Fire tm thirty-four years tnundated | City was flooded, the water reaching} preston Gibson, author and dramatist, Sends berts of the against tho wishes of her family, bas} A dozen or more families wore driven begun suit in Supreme Court to con- Benjamin, by a fire in the two-story building at te account for the bonds which fur- |No, 562 Linwood Street, Brooklyn. The nished her an annual $60,000 income |fames spread to butktings on either father with Raving deprived her of tne fire had been extinguished, $172,883 in Liberty Ronds and cash| ‘The fire had gained unusual headway temembor havine ween it, The tide| TENANTS FLEE GAS BLOW-UP, | ana rerusing einor to transfer them or |because (he storm delayed the fire ap- home of Mrs. Rebecea Roskin, No. 302} of her grandfather, H. H. Rogers, ‘Standard Oil magnate. He says her income is $20,000 a year, derived from a trust fund created by herself and Roskin's home, where he found her on, | MPs Gibson claims her income tax the floor, and she was taken to Flower|feturns for 1917 and 1918 show sh« Murray Hurlbert, Dock Commis-| Hospital. She ts suffering from internal | had $67,426 the first year and $67,788 ‘the second year. On June 2, 1917, she 34th Street jance of .283 was wiped out by Mr. | | Relat, who held her signed blank} checks while she was in Newport, She further charges her father by his checks withdrew from her ac+ f which she bas no twhat she holds hie onds,’ wwing a $60,000 cash gift from her mother, and that he refused to <ieliver the bonds to her. that Mrs. Benjamin's original com- plaint against her father is full of “scandalous, irrelevant allegations,” designed, he alleges, for newspapar notoriety. —— ood Street, Brooklyn, any to Street. Into the street and the storm last night side, but firemen managed to save them. Neighbors took {n the families driven jfrom home and gheltered them unti! paratus. got under the Fulton Market, urst| woman Suffers Intersal Injuries to ta Merk tas Ea through the sewers and flooded South ‘ a @: na replying affidavit, her brother, | === Btreet and came within a few feet of Stich doladatitel olathe Henry Rogers Benjamin, eays Mrs. the doors of stores on the west side| An explosion in a gas stove tn the| Gibson is not an heiress of the estate 5th Avenue Black. not in every style. Sid each regularly 5.00 Mage of a fine grade of White Merino in winter weight. Shirts and Drawers YS each regularly 5.00 Linen mesh in winter weight. Shirts and Drawers 1 each regularly 2.50 Of a very durable quality gray Merino in winter weight. Shirts and Drawers 95c each | regularly 1.55 Natural color, part wool, winter weight worsted. Shirts and Drawers , | ce Gibeon & Cp. 1 AND 3 WEST 37TH ST. ONE DOOR FROM FIFTH AVENUS REFINEMENT Exacting people will find in the McGIBBON wanes co posenprey of Be-lrogtieey hy exceptional values in goods, an organization ever ready to serve them faithfully and well in Department. Price comparisons Patved HOUSE LINENS LACE CURTAINS LACE BEDSPREADS SOFA PILLOWS LUXURIOUS BEDDING MAHOGANY BEDS LAMPS—SHADES OVERSTUFFED AND NOVELTY FURNITURE WILLOW FURNITURE , da HALL CLOCKS—CANDELABRAS Temporary Store.Hours: 9.30 A. M. to6 P. M. James McCreery & Co. 34th Street Specially Prepared Sale of Men’s Pajamas regular 2.75 and 3.50 Values These are made of fine woven Madras in White with stripes of Tan, Blue, Lavender, Green or here are also a number of handsome plain colors. All are nicely trimmed with Silk = A Clearance Sale of TMen’s Underwear The entire lot consists of regular merchandise taken from our regular stock and reduced for this clearance. There are all sizes represented, but Shirts and Drawers oso each regularly 3.75 ‘i An excellent wearing qual- it of white winter weight erino. Shirts and Drawers 225 each regularly 3.25 Shirts and Drawers, medium weight; cotton and wool; in gray. Shirts and Drawers ; each regularly 2.50 Ecru color in a heavy weight of fine cotton. Union Suits 2:75 regularly 3.50 Winter weight of part wool in natural color. Also Specially Priced Men’s Half Hose 65c pair Made of part wool in a number of un- usually good looking Heather mixtures. { | | ‘The Welds Cha 533.535 WEST 110TH ST. 457 Fulton Streot, Jamaica Final Price Reductions have been made in the remaining stock of this season's Misses’ Tailored Suits including a number of smart models which will be reduced to-morrow to $44.00 And a few Fur-trimmed Suits which wilf be marked at prices representing exceptional values. (Second Floor) The Wool Dress Fabrics Dep’t has now on Special Sale Several Thousand Yards of Wool Suitings & Coatings cut in suitable Lengths for Frocks, Suits, Skirts and Coats In the assortment are velours, cheviots, homespuns, plaid materials, broadcloths and silvertones, at prices that should bring a ready response. Another interesting offering consists of Semi-made Sports Skirts of silvertones, jerseys or knitted mixed tweeds, now marked for clearance at §9,75 each (Department on First Floor) | Baht Ave -Fith Avene Mth wid 35th Streets Winner of both the 200 mile National and the 200 mile World’s Championship road race. Adopted by the United States Government as standard after its wonderful service in France. Harley -Davidson For 19 years the Master Mount Always ready to defend its title by actual performance anywhere. Own a Harley and you will understand why it is the World’s Champion. Easy payments if desired. Call or write HARLEY. DAVIDSON SALES CO. 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