The evening world. Newspaper, September 13, 1920, Page 5

LIGHTNING FLASH MAY HAVE CAUSED DEATH OF 7 IN AUTO Dre McGuire Believe Believed to Have Been Confused as Car « Dashed to Doom. Many parts of the Bronx to-Gay pald {Mbute to the memory of tho seven persons killed when Dr. George H. Mo- Guire’s six-cylinder touring car Plunged over a twenty-five-foot re- , taining wall at the foot of Dock Hill, Hobbs Ferry, during the storm yester- any. ‘The only occupant of the car not killeé\was Francis McGuire, tho doctor's twelve-year-old son, who was thrown clear of the wreck and is in the Dobbs Ferry Hoypital with a broken thigh. ‘The victims all lived in the Bronx and wore highly respected, especially in the parish of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Marion Avenue and Yordham Road, where the family ‘Were communicants of long standing. THE DEAD, M'GUIRE, DR. GDORGP H,, fitty- eight years old, No. 2519 Creston Ave- nue, the Bronx, M'GUIRD, FLORENCE O,, forty years, wife of Dr. McGuire, M'GUIRE, GEORGE H. Jr, sixteen years. M’GUIRE, MARY HL, fourteen years. HOWLEY, JOHN J, fifty-eight years old, No, 2437 Valentine Avenue, the Bronx. HOWLEY, MRS, ANNIE M, wife of John J, Howley -and sister of Dr, McGuire. MULROONEY, EDWARD A., fit- fleen years, No, 57 East 190th Street, Bronx, son of Police Lieutenant Ed- ‘ward P. Mulrooney, George McGuire jr, a Fordham University student, had been in a summer school at Orange Lake near Newburgh. Young Mulrooncy, also 4 Fordham student, was his chum, | Dr. MoGuire, hisqwife and two chil- dren, and his rother-in-law, Mr. Howley and ‘wife, went up atfter| George Saturday, and took Mulroonoy along. They were returning when the accident occurred, . ‘STORM BLAMED FOR THE FA- TAL PLUNGE. Dr, MoGuire, who was known as a eareful driver, followed the habit of | feost automobilists in appreaching New Yor through Dobbs Ferry from Tarrytywn by turning off Broadway, near Ashford Avenue, into the main street of Dobbs Ferry to avoid the hill\on Broadway just beyond, After passing through Main Street to the lower part of the village, Broadway (s reached again by keeping to the left past the street to the right, running down Dock Hill toward the depot and lumber yard on the shore of the river. ‘A thunderstorm wad In progress as | the car reached Dock Hill, and it is supposed that instead of keeping on to the left the driver of the car, being on the right-hind side of the road, unsuspectingly passed the fork and plunged down the steep: hill toward the retaining wall and river, A blind- ing flash of lightning at the moment may have accounted for it, No one saw the accident. But the crash of the car through the tron railing above the retaining wall beyond the bridge at the foot of the hill where the road turns slightly south Was heard by a party of men who had taken refuge under the depot pavilion root when thelr car became stalled at the top of the hill, ‘They were taken to the rooms of P. C. Murphy, No, 343 Bust Fordham Road, where another large crowd gathered, The bodies will all be taken to the McGuire home to-day and will remain there until) Wednesday, when there will be tw@ solemn requiem tnusses at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, for the Howleys at 10.30 and for the MoGuires at 11, Buyial will be in St. Raymond's Cemetery. Dr. George H, MoGuire was a native ‘of New York, the son of John, Mo- Guire, born in Scotland, and his ‘wife, Mary Harrington, who was born in City Col- {reland, He graduated fr lege in 1879, and from th University Medical Colle: of twenty-one, of medicine associated with Dr, Emil Hupfel in the Bronx. For the last at the age thirty yeara he has practised alone, | His home is one of the prettiest in the Bronx, and b $1j000,000, He was a member ofthe Bronx Med- Jeal Society and well known through- out the borough. He was @ brother- in-law of Dr. Edward ‘T. Higgins of No. 473 East 145th Street, formerly chief surgeon of the New York Police Department, One sister, Mrs. Lillian Hynes of the Bronx, {s the only’ re- maining member of his immediate family, except his son Francis. Dr. | McGuire's wife was Miss Florence | O'Sullivan of the Rronx, to whom he was married ‘1 1903. John J, Howley who, with his wife Annie, sister of Dr. McGuire, was killed, was a brother of Dr, Wiliam Howley of the Bronx. and was In- spector of Public Buildings and the Building Department, Mr. Howley was a prominent member of the Bronx Elks, Edward Mulrooney jr, the boy who lost his life, was to have entered the Regis High School to- day. NOTED DCCTOR HURT AND WIFE KILLED AS TRAIN STRIKES AUTO Dr. Joseph S. Speliissy Seriously Injured, Also Seoond Woman in the Car. Mrs. Joseph §%. Spellissy, wife of the noted Philadelphia surgeon, is \Cass Methodist Hospital, and started practice | fortuné is estimated at | | 0) #3, DOWN ON *50° ® aa 5 DOWN ON *75s* '7% DOWN ON #100.) EABHER Eee } BET. 103° €:104" Srs}} dead, and her husband mag-die ar the result of a grade croasing acci dent near Point Pleasant Beach, N. J, yesterday. ‘The sutomodtle In which they were riding with a friend was struck at the Foreman Avenue crossing of the New York and Long Branch Railtoad by the Philadelpbla- Long Branch Express ruqning out of Camden. Mrs, Spellinsy died in the Ann May Memorial Hospital at Spring Lake Beach. The physician has a broken leg, serious scalp wounds, many lacerations and possibly in- ternal injuries, Dr. Spellissy One of the Grentent Bone Spectatints tn the World. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13.—Dr. Joseph S. Spellissy iggno of the most widely known orthofedic surgeons {n the country, and one of the greatest bone specialists in the world. He is about fifty-five years old and was praduated from thy University of Pennsylvania in 1890. Dr. Spellissy has devoted consider- able attention to diseases affecting the spine, especially among the crippled children of the poor, Besides being one of the chief members of the Med- teal Board of St, Joseph's Hospital, he Is connected with the University of Pennsy!vania Consulting Board, the Jefferson Hospital and Orthopedic Hospital and fa usually consulted by nearly every Your Eyes A Plain Duty Do you know if you are straining them? You must be SURE when your eyesight isatstake. Ehrlich eyesight specialists advise you frankly if glasses will help your eyes. ys: WEEKLY’ cy \\ OPENS AN ACCOUNT conpLeTe” dO) hospital in the city when a delicate orthopedic operation {# to be per- formed. U.S.S. PITTSBURGH FLOATED WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.—The Amer. fean erulaer Pittsburgh has bees safely floated and is now tn the Harbor of Libau. This informntion was re- celved by the Navy — Department in a despatch (rom Vice Admiral Huse on board the Pittsburgh. The extent of the damage to the is not definitely known. board of inquiry will make a rigid Investigation Into the grounding of re fog: Special pee lesbo . | VictrolaX#125.00 Records 15.00 $140.00 ull of the ship | | Victrola $Q.00 Down and | | Balance in Small Monthly Payments | | | etreery | oth Ave. 34th St. West 42nd Street * and West 48rd Street PERSIAN RUGS ” Size Formerly ~ Reduced to 12.2 x81 $525.00 $262.00 12.4 x9.1 $725.00 $362.00 12.0 x9.1 $625.00 $312.00 12.0 x85 $585.00 $292.00 11.10x8.5 $575.00 $287.00 10.4 x8.7 $525.00 ‘ $262.00 Stern Brothers worth of High-Grade Rugs, all from our regular stock—NOW An Extraordinary Sale To-morrow—Offering Specially Selected Assortments of Oriental Rugs at Half Price $160,000 (HALF PRICE) et The following items are but suggestions from the extensive display: $80,000 RUGS Cleaned & Stored at Moderate Rates. KIRMANSHAH RUGS Size Formerly Reduced to } 17.4 x13.3 $2950.00 $1475.00 20.0 x15.0 $3250.00 $1625.00 | 18.4 x13.8 $2750.00 $1375.00 14.10x12.2 $2500.00 $1250.00 15.3 x10.7 $2250.00 $1125.00 19.10x14.5 $3500.00 $1750.00 EMBOSSED CHINESE RUGS Size Formerly Reduced to 8.0x 5.0 - $325.00 $162.00 9.0x 6.0 $450.00 $225.00 ! 10.0x 8.0 $650.00 $325.00 {| 12.0x 9.0 $850.00 $425.00 _ 13.0x10.0 1050.00 $525.00 | 15.0x12.0 $950.00 ' $475.00 17.0x18.0 1825.00 $662.00 18.0x12.0 1800.00 $900.00 23.5x16,0 1200.00 ORIENTAL RUGS Size Formerly Reduced to Bokhara ....10.8x 6.7 $750.00 $375.00 India .. ..15.2x10.1 $900.00 $450.00 Afghan .....18.7x18.7 1250.00 $625.00 Persian .....g2.2x11.5 1275.00 $637.00 Hamadahn .23.2x13.8 1650.00 $825.00 Camel Hair.24.38x14,.0 2250.00 1125.00 Serape..... 22.4x13.7 1800.00 $900.00 Sarouk ...,.25.4x18.10 2500.00 1250.00 Kashan ....19.8x18.8 8500.00 1750.00 war “RVENING WORLD, MON DAY, SEPTEMBER. 18, | 1990, Justice—Cooperation—Economy-—Energy—Service James MeCreery & Co. 5th Avenue (Dusjurays There is no food v0 satisfying to afamily of children as home-made bread. Making bread is not « com- plicated operation with a bread mixer to do the heavy work, Bread isn’t temperamental like pic. Size 54x 90 inches You can follow a recipe and go by regularly 2.20, exact quantities. Yettherearelotsof | Size 38x 99 inches .regularly 2.50, each 1,9} they wee fata braretaaastt ten Size 72x 99 inches. 4 regularly 2.90, each made bread, ‘a much more important | Size 81x 99 inches. . regularly 3.20, each 2. feegt ; ; Size 90x108 inches. . ; regularly 3.75, each If you have ah i ’ sas KAVA aeveESBsTON to Bake eek, Heraiiied Muslin Pillow Cases tlie tctren iad foie he A Size 42x86 inches..... riglea'y Van koe ete $a Seales regularly 65c, each sixth floor. Ad uate aes Size 45x36 inches: ...........seeeeeeee Meivaye 6 HS regularly 70c, each breadmixer may inspire you to start Size 50x36 inches.......... NAA ANE eis ...Tegularly 80c, each So teeing yt tenia be cima elit Size 54x36 inches . regularly 1.00, each bread and rolls. Imported Drape Veils Work Miracles They have power to transform an ordinary Hat to one of style and charm and work wonders with one’s complexion, Here are some especially beau- tiful Square Novelty Veils, recently imported, priced far below their value. They introduce new scroll borders’ and all-over effects on plain and fancy meshes. Black, Brown and Navy Blue. 5.75 regularly 9.50 and 11.50 (Main Floor) By Saving On Necessities One Need Not Stint ~ On Luxuries Notions, Specially Priced Offer a splendid opportunity to Econonize Hair Nets in cap and all-over styles, each, 12¢, doz., 1.25 Hair Nets in cap and all-over styles, each 15c¢, doz., 1.65 Hair Nets in all-over style, large size, ea., 18c, dor., 2.00 Bone and Celluloid Hair Ping......+.s.s+00+s box, 22¢ Holdtight Hair Wavers. .\. Pin Cabinets, containing sortment of pins, safe'y pins and wire hair pins, each, 25c Safety Pin Cabinets, assorted sizes............ each, 45c¢ Sewon Hose Supporters, White and Flesh color........++ 2 pairs for 38c Dress Shields, White Nainsook covered....... pair, 35c, doz.,3.95 Naiad Dress Shields, White Nainsook covered, regular and full dress styles. pair, 50c, doz., 5.75 Beads—a large assortment of colors, bunch, 35¢, doz., 3.95 Bugles—Black and colors bunch, 65c Scissors . pair, 45c . 8 packages for 25¢ “Reliable” Scissors, extra qualit . pair,1.35 Scissors ». pair, Scissors, extra quality steel.. -+++. pair, 2.35 Enameled Hangers in colors. each, 15c, doz., 1.65 Folding Wire Hangers.... each, 10c, doz. 1.10 Wood Shoe Trees. pair, 10c, doz. 1.10 (Main Floor) ; : Extraordinary Values in Marabou Capes One of the principal things our buyers noticed in Paris was the grett amount of Marabou worn by Parisian women, for both evening and day-time wear. Hence, we have pre- pared the following offering: Marabou Capes with or without tails, Silk lined..... 7.75 regularly 9.75 Marabou Capes with or without tails, Silk lined..... 9,75 regularly 11.75 Marabou Capes of extra size, with or without tails, Silk lined. regularly 16.75, 12-75 Ostrich Feather trimmings! ... regularly 3.00, yard, 2,50 (Main Floor) \ Ze = A 7 \ It Started Today‘ Today marked the opening of our Annual Sep tember Sale of MeCree ry Standard Housewares, You will gave considerable by filling your Fall and Winter houseware needs during this event, as prices \ quoted are far below regular, (Sixth Floor) i Don’t Miss the Introductory Sale of Women’s Autumn Footwear Modish, new models in low and high styles have been priced extremely low by way of introducing them, as is our custom ON TUESDAY - Good Muslin Sheets and Pillow Case The Standard McCreery Brand: si At Much Below Regular Prices This choice and extensive assortment of fresh, new M was selected from our regular stock. Values are most € dent and should impel every woman to fill her future itr Hemmed Muslin Sheets Note—We reserve the right to limit quantities. Size 9x12 ft. 34th Street SS September Sale Now in Progress: . Finest Domestic Rugs. ¢ Reduced in Price From 16.25 to 45.50 Royal Wilton Rugs and artistic designs, Super Quality Seamless Axminster Worsted Wilton Rugs Sine 9x12 ft... Size 9x12 ft...... 135.00 formerly formerly 180.00 Almost one inch thick, wondrously beautiful. iis Royal Wilton Rugs Seamless Velvet yo Size 8.8x10.6...... 78. Size 9x12 ft....... 59.75 The acme of the Rug Weaver's Art. Colors anda lustrous sheen make them regularly 115.00 Same as the 9x12 ft. size, designed for smaller rooms woven in at a very We're Tuatly Proud of This! Gold Filled Wrist Watches 9.75 regularly 14.75 We cai't help feeling proud of the clever stroke of buying that makes this extraordinary + offer possible. chased in the regular way would have to be These Wrist Watches, priced about five dollars higher. trated). They are excellent timepieces (one illus- Cases are 20-year quality gold filled, fitted with 15-jeweled lever movement, or gold filled extension bracelets. (Main Floor) Have You Seer Worn a Front-Lace Corset ? If not, begin with a “‘Gossard’’ They are the highest type of front-lace Corey made, yet are modest in price. The new 1921 models have just arrived. par are fashioned of handsome Broches, others of Coutil. have rubber tops to provide maximum of comfort. All types of figures can dchieve the new silhouette more successfully with Gossards than any other style, as provide the long, straight back which is the principal feate ure of the 1921 silhouette. 50 to 20.00 A Clearance Sale of Women’s Silk Mull and Ribbed Underwear In Discontinued Styles It has been noted that women who once wear Athletia Underwear adopt it permanently. snugly, yet does not adhere too closely to the body, and provides the great ease and comfort. Athletig Union Suits of Silk Mull and Nainsook.... Athletic Vests in bodice style. knee length. length, fortherly 8.26 and 4,00 Pink and formerly 2.45 and 2.95 Bloomers of fine Batiste with elastic at waist and knee, and 2.75. 14 Ribbed Cotton Union Suits in low neck, sleeveless style, formerly 1.25, Fine Ribbed Cotton Union Suits in low neck style, knee formerly 95c, formerly 2.26 Regular sizes only. Great rar, Effective Now Lace Curtain Week Last year and in years gone by we have proved -92.50..... formerly 188.00 Rugs of Peteanbatneey wearing qualities in rich colors these Rugs are most Jar. Vie real spenae sae regularly 72.00 Handsome, durable Rugs | This, because it fits + * one solid low price. (Bighth Floor) if pur- Ribbon Many (Third Floor) me 2.00- 1.95 White... 75 (Phird Floor) During each season. Styles for street, dress and sport wear. 9.75 and 11.98 (Uncluding Taz) Priced at | We are doing the same this year. A ably low. (Second Floor) F a 4 to thousands just what our Annual Lace Curtain || Week meant in the way of savings and value giving. | Now assembled is the largest and most compre- hensive collection of Lace Curtains we have ever had, 5 It’s all new, fresh merchandise and priced remark (Fifth Floor)