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BERKS COUNTY AND VICINITY ADAMSTOWN Adamstown, June 26. The United Evangelical church held a picnic on In the Hoft Th Citizen band, of Ephrata, enlivened the I occasion, and the male choir of slx teen voices sang appropriate selections i during the day. A free dinner to all who attended, was served. i The Lutheran and Reformed Society of Adamstown will hold a picnic on July 16 in Hoft grove, and. will serve I a free dinner, to who attend They have engaged music for the oc The plans have been drawn for the erection of a new church, which, will be built of sand rock.

Daniel J. Shirk and family, of spent Sunday with his brother, Aaron Shirk of i The four new houses being built by J. U. Wolf Son are ready for the bricklayers. These houses will, add to the appearance of town.

George Bollman is building a ware house In the rear of his hat factory, I and making other improvements to his property Mrs. Samuel K. Swartz returned home after a week visit with her daughter, Katie, of Latrobe, near R. M. Hyman has made improvements to his home.

Wayne C. Mohn is making cement I curbs and pavement at his home. He recently purchased the property of George Moyer of Reading.1 Geo. W. Bollman bought' a building Klot of E.

Killingfelt' on private terms, on which he intends to erect a home for himself, opposite the hat factory. The building will be of sand Jacob F.Landis has sold the Landis Homestead to John M. Marks of Swartzville, on private terms. Mr, intends to erect a home for himself in the near H. F.

Groff sold a horse to Samue Kochel of Krlcktown, on private I terms. PINE DALE Ph.e Dale, Jkiw busily 2G. Farmers are the potato Saturday June IS, a riin storm ac cf.ini.. tied bv hail, fid crssiderable damage to growing and ripe crops, The diameter of the largest halistones averaged two inches, Mr. Smith, who bought a large tract of timber on the farm of Daniel Wal born, is cutting the same and making deliveries.

Carl Schaeffer have discontinued cutting wood "on' their tract until the harvesting sen son is ovcr Abraham Scharadin visited his son of. Pottsville, one of the firm of the Penn Knitting Mills. Mrs. W. s.

Graver and daughter, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Matz of Orwigsbvrjr. Clayton Marburger and wife of ivornstown, called on pine Dale friends.

Mrs. Daniel Fryer attended to busi ness In Orwigsburg. Solomon Kemp was an Orwigsburg Visitor. Wm. H.

Meek served as a juror at the local courts last week. Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Faust spent a few hours In town, with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. George Moyer of Au burn, visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moyer.

Mrs. Jonathan Henery continues on the sick list. Guy F. Walborn attended class day, commencement and the class banquet at the Keystone State Normal school, at Kutztown. Mrs.

J. M. Hardinger visited with Heading friends. MOHNTON uonnton, June zs. young People's Missionary Society of the Zion United Evangelical church met at thp home of Miss Anna Strunk on Summit street on Monday evening The mteting was conducted by Miss Anna Dickinson.

The opening hymn was "All Alike May Come." The fol lowing program was. rendered Devo tional exercises and prayer, by Samuel Seitzinger; singing by society, "Send is a havior;" topic, "egro as a Bondsman," was discussed by Wel lington Leininger; instrumental solo, harles Auenbac; reading, Miss Laura Epler; vocal solo, "Over the Rolling Soa, Elmer Milleit; reading of min, utes and roll call by recording secre tary, Harry Marks. The meeting was closed by repeating the Mispah benediction. Miss Anna Sweigert was proposed as a member of the society. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all, after which "Jesus Lover of My Soul" was sung by special re tj est.

Children's Dayv exercises were observed by the members of the Salem Evangelical church on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. S.

Hornbcrger and family, spent a day In Kutztown, attending the. annual commencement. Communion were held In the St. John Lutheran church on Sunday. Rev.

J. Cunkle, pastor. German services were held In the morning and English communion services in the evening, at 7.30. Misses Mamie Mohn and Elsie Pierce spent a day at Fritztown, as the guests of Miss Anna Hoster. BALLY Bally, June 26.

A motor cycle run was made from Reading to town, on Sunday. Dinner was taken at the Bally House, after which the return was made by way of Pottstown. In the HOLDING UP A I A. E. Brudeneck, Fred Ray, Warren D.

Rubrlght, J. S. Deysher, Leo Neldert, J. E. Landis of Reading, and Horace A.

Dunkle of St. Lawrence. Jos. J. Proctor and family of Lans dale, were in town and stopped at the Bally Ida Wise, May E.

Lut and Anna M. Threm of Reading, were in town for a few days, registered at the Bally Housev The 'telephone line has been completed in Bally. Geo. Melcher accompanied by Leo J. Eck', made a business trip to Reading In the Melcher touring car.

Aaron R. Schwoyer of Pottstown, was in town on business on Wednesday last. Rev. Mr. Vochter of Pottstown paid a visit to Rev.

C. Soures. Charles Melcher has arrived at his home here, to spend his vacation, after his term at college. Geo. Litterhouse of Columbus, 0., is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs.

Joseph I A surprise party was, given for Harris Tyson, of Barto. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. K.

Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Diehl, Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Ryott, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schwoyer, Mr. and Mrs.

Joel Weller, Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. John HoddIs.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eschbach, Mr. and Mrs. John Baus, Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Reitnauer, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Schultz, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Himmelberger, Misses Cora Heller, Stella Heller, Elva Gru ber, Elsie Leh, Maggie Leh, Florence Moll, Marion Moll, Agnes Moll, Mary Pyott, Florence Reftuel, Lizzie Rep pert, Elsie. Any Bauer, Edith Baiier, Orlene Schwoyer, Helen Baus, Bellie Baus, and Willard Wise, Tobias Minner, James Eschbach, Eaven Eschbach, Preson Brumbaugh, Francis Walters, Harry Pyott, Wm. Baus, Ton! Motyer, Will Moyer, Eugene Redcay, William Wellman, Leslie Keilmaii Robert Scott, Archie Leh, Clinton Pyott, Charles Moll, Claude Hunsick er, and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Tyson and sons, Earnest and Harold.

SATURDAY FUNERALS Fred N. Moore. Undertaker C. I. Miller forwarded the body of Fred.

N. Moore, Who died atfthe home of his sister, Mrs. Da'niel Caswell, 845 Madison avenue, to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Moore, Butte, a distance of 2,01 miles.

Mrs. Harry Becker Rev. A. W. Brownmiller conducted the services at the funeral of Mrs.

Mazie May Becker, Wife of Harry Becker, which took place from her home, 731 Chestnut street, at 2 p. m. The bearers were Raymond Pease, Cal vin Kantner, Irvin Gibson and Milton Knauer. Relatives and friends from Allento'wn and Pottsville were in attendance; Interment was made in the Aulenbach cemetery. Undertaker J.

F. Lutz had charge. Wayne Yelk. The funeral of Wayne Yelk took place from his home, near Hartz Store. The cortege proceeded to Plow church, where services were held by the Rev.

J. V. George. Interment in the Plow church cemetery. Undertaker C.

B. D. KInkt, of Mohnton, had charge. Alexander Lconarzzak. The funeral of Alexander Leon arzzak, son of Frank and Francis Leonarzzak, took place from the home of the parents, 734 Neversink street, at 8.30 a.

m. Services were held in the St. Mary Roman Catholic church. IntermerJt the Roman Catholic cemetery. Undertaker Paul J.

Lucas had charge. Miss Elizabeth Vogel. The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Vogel, daughter of Elizabeth and the late Nicholas Vogel, who died in Philadelphia, took place from the home of her mother, 716 North Elev enth street, at 8.30 a. m. Requiem mass was celebrated in the St.

Paul Roman Catholic church, at 9 a. Interment in the Roman Catholic cemetery. Undertaker F. F. Seldel had charge.

Albert Gemer. The funeral of Albert Gerner took place at 11 a. m. from the parlors of Undertaker Irvin Cramp. The re mains were dressed in black.

The bear ers were Irvin Sandt, Eugene Sandt, George Price, Charles Levan and Rev P. Klrchner. Interment was made In the Charles Evans cemetery. Under taker Cramp had charge. PROFESSIONAL Scientific and Effectual Treatment for Inherited or Acquired SKIX, BLOOD AND SPECIAL Diseases can only be secured from an expert.

See, in confidence, DR. JOHN M. STEPHEN 227 NORTH SIXTH ST. The removal of freckles, warts, moles, malignant growths and all facial blemishes by a method entirely his own, has been very successful. Free consultation aally from 9 to 11, 1 to and 6 to 8.

Cnndays, 10 to 12. PATENTS PATENTS procured, also sold on commission. Positively no advance fee. Patent Eir hnnir lngi Washington, D. C.

REPUTATION Reading, Pa. i bn We are holding our reputation in the very identical way in which we obtained it, and that is by giving our customers the very best, of service all tjie time. It has taken years of hard work to build up our business and it Is not likely we will do anything to Injure our reputation now. A good thing for you to remember is our grand remedy KURA DERMA A gentleman said the other day: "I have used your Kura Derma a long time and I consider It the best article made, and it should be used In every house." 'Nuf ced. Price 25c a bottle.

Sold by all druggists. Money back if not satisfactory. ESENWEIN'S DRUG STORE Sixth and Franklin party were N. R. Meek, P.D.

Eisen READING TIMES. RfcADING. I LI Sustains Petition of District At torney Who Preferred the Charges TEN OPINIONS ARE FILED A busy session of court was held on Saturday, at which a large number of maters were disposed of by Judges Endlich and Wagner. Eleven opin ions were handed down, in addition to one revocation of license; Nine of these opinions were rendered by Judge Endlich. Judgment Made Absolute.

In the case of the' Farmers' Na tional Bank against Richmond L. the' rule for judgment was made absolute by Judge Endlich About March 27, 1907, the plaintiff made a loan to the Katterskill Paving Brick Company of $40,000. "It did so in part upon the faith of an ndertaking of the defendant uwhereby he warranted and became surety for the payment thereof. The aggregate of his liability at any one time was not exceed assented in ad vance to all conditions, made with the bank by the Katterskill Paving Brick Company." The loan was reduced from time to time to $30,000. For this sum a demand note was given which amount has been further reduced down to November 20, 1909, The action is to recover $5,000.

The affidavit of defense says that seven other parties, besides the defendant, entered into agreements with the bank similar to his. Rule Made Absolute. In the case of the Commonwealth to the use of the county and Will J. Keffer, against Samuel H. Rhoads and William A.

Hinnershitz, rule for judgment was made absolute. Sam uel H. Rhoads, upon summary con viction before a magistrate for cruelty to animals, took out a writ of certiorari without a previous al lowance. In obedience to a writ the proceeding was removed to the court. This action was brought upon the recognizance filed In the certiorari proceedings.

The defense is that the writ being a nulity the recognizance was void, as that no liability can be predicted thereon against him. Judgment Not Reopened. In the rule to open judgment and rule to vacate and set aside judg ment in the case of Emma L. and Jacob A. Leippe, against John F.

Lange, Judge Wagner discharges the rule. The petition of Elizabeth Greenwood resulted in a rule being granted to show cause why a judgment ob tained, against a mortgage foreclosure should not be opened and the petitioner permitted to file cause why the judgment should not be vacated and set aside. The amount of the Judgment was $1,320.98. h' Discharges Rule The rule to open judgment in the case of Hillegas against Strunk is discharged by the court. The defendant asked that the Judgment entered upon a note given by him to plaintiff on September 16, 1908, be opened.

New Trial Refused Judge Endlich discharges the rule for a new trial in the sace of Serafino Pucciarelli against Salvator Grenieri. This was an action of slander. A verdict was returned by the jury at the trial in favor of the defendant. Petitioner Wins In the case of Henry L. Geiger to the use of Nicholas Dannebaum, against Isaac Hollenbach, wtih notice to Amelia Hill, judgment is entered for the petitiooner in the proceeding for the petitioner in the proceeding action was instituted against a terre tenant in possession.

Judgment for $2,278 In the case of William D. Moyer and Oscar A. Moyer, against John F. Rentschler, judgment is directed to be entered upon the case stated in favor of the plaintiffs and against defendant for $2,278.80. The court concludes that under the will of Veronica Klahr, the plaintiffs have a fee simple estate in the realty left by her and involved in this action, and that therefore, according to the stipulation of the case stated, they are entitled to judgment.

i In the case stated between William D. and Oscar A. Moyer, against W. W. Field, it is identical with the foregoing, i In the case of Alfred H.

High and Hannah E. Veager, against Irvin H. High, it is ordered that the cause stand over to July 5, 1910, with leave to the parties in the meanwhile to amend the case stated. Referred Baejt to Master In the case of Edward E. Hinnershitz against B.

Velma Hinnershitz, the divorce proceedings are referred back to the master with directions to report upon the case as made by the testimony, lawfully to be considered, wholly disregarding that which was incompetent and upon the incoming of his further report to order a re argument of the cause 'in due course. Secures Her Release A hearing in the habeas corpus proceeding instituted to secure the release from jail of Bertha Green, 19 years old, on the ground that she was unlawfully detained, was held by Judge Wagner. It resulted In the case being submit ted back for hearing to Alderman Bruce, before whom a warrant was sworn out charging Miss Green with being an Incorrigible, and she was released In her own recognizance of $200 for her appearance at this hear ing. It also resulted In Judge Wagner di recting the district attorney to Investigate the character of the Washing House, on South Seventh street. where, it was testified, she was a fre quenter.

LICENSE REVOKED Court Closes Saloon of Lemon Sen senif? at Eleventh and Walnut Streets The retail liquor license of Lemon Sensenlg, at the northeast corner of Eleventh and Walnut streets, was re voker by the court and the place was Immediately closed. In a decision by Judge Endlich, he 11 LIQUOR A 2 7, i 9 1 0 Page Threi wny tne license should not be revoked. The petition, Which resulted In such H.cuoii, was presented Dy district Attorney Schaeffer, on the ground that the place, was Improperly conducted. It was alleged, that the. saloon was the scene of much disorder, that there were fights; that liquor was sold to young men under age and by the keg.

A hearing took place last Tuesday. Sixteen New Citizens Judge Endlich granted final naturalization papers to 16 aliens after they had given satisfactory answers to numerous questions put to them at a M. J. Maloney, of Philadelphia, repr resentatlve of the Department of Commerce and Labor, was there to represent the S. government Those that were granted final papers were as follows: Joseph Bloom, Russian, '107 North Ninth Richard Riese, German, of Wyomtssing; Julius Rettberg, German, of Wyomissing; Ernst Klodits, German, of 1348 Mineral Spring road; Tony Farino, Italian, of 524 South Ninth street; George Blimllne, German, "61 Gouglersville; James O'Con nel, Irishman, of Robesonia; George Mayer, German, of Womelsdorf; Na jib George Beder, Turk, of 522 Walnut street; Peter Dieffenbach, German, 241 Miller's court; Morris Knoblauch, Austrian, of 145 South Seventh street; Emil Schwartz.

German, of 1165 Cpt ton street; Antonio Tomeo, Italian, of 826 Nicolls street; Antony Ratajczak, Germanof 425 Minor street; George Potajecy, Austrian, of 437 South Seventh street; Franz Modery, German of 12 Robeson street. Taken to County Home Mrs. Mary Morgan, 63 years old, was taken to the county home by Cunty Detective Merkel. Her mind is believed to be somewhat unbalanc ed. She visited B.

W. Ziegler's art store, at 154 North Ninth street, and claimed to be part owner of the build ing. It is said that one time she was worth $70,000. Suit to Recover $2,500 Cyrus G. Derr and W.

K. Wood bury, the latter of Pottsville, repre senting Heber T. Thompson, 'individ ually; Louis C. Thompson, Heber Thompson and Wesley K. Woodbury, executors and trustees of the estate of William Thompson and Mrs.

Bessie Bair Archbbld, have instituted a suit against Abe Zable, Alexander Zable and Davis Levlne to recover $2,500, 87, together with 'Interest from last April l. On (October 4, 1909, the plaintiffs leased to the Zable the store rooms and basement of the Thompson budding, at Pottsville, at the south west corner of Centre and Market streets, for five years, from last April On December 30, 1909, the lease was assigned to David Levine and Abe Zable for a period of two years, commencing fromiast April 1. The new building was constructed by Contractors L. H. Focht Son, and the store property was to be finished under special orders at the lessees.

The plaintiffs allege that $964 was spent for the erection, of a balcony and stairs; $1,312.30 for a bulk window; $140 for a metal ceiling and $84.50 architect fees. These improvements, they allege, were made upon the special request of the defendants. Their total sum of $2,500.87 represents the claim in this suit. Petitioner Has 280 Signers Oliver Lentz presented a petition asking for the appointment of John Nicholaus, a Democrat, a former po lice officer, as constable of the Fifth ward, in place of Walter F. Stehman, deceased.

The petition was signed by 280 voters out of a total of 450 in the ward. Judge Endlich directed that it be advertised. The late constable, while Republican, was elected on a non partisan ticket, he having also receiv ed the nomination from the Democrats of the ward. Fined $10 Each Adam Rollman, Clayton H. Lew ars and William W.

Miller, who were convicted at the last term of criminal court on the charge of sault and battery on Oscar Hartman, were sentenced by Judge Wagner to pay a fine of $10 and costs in each case. ESTATES ADJUDICATED Final bistrlbution Made of Valuable Property Under Wills of Decedents The account of the Berks County Trust Company, trustee of the estate or Emeline Miller, late of Longswamp, was confirmed by Judge Bland. The decedent died June 24, 898, and the estate of was divided equally between 'Nathan S. Miller, Marria S. Wagenhorst and Sarah S.

Frltch, each receiving $340.16. Henry Reiter Estate The account of John Reiter, admin istrator of the estate of Henry Reiter, late of Longswamp township, was con firmed by Judge Bland. The decedent died June 11, 1909, and his estate of 164. 28 was divided as follows: John Reiter, James Emma Jacobs and Elizabeth Nice, each $27.38, and to the guardian to be appointed for John Reiter, Sylvester Reiter, Frank Whitaker and Annie Reichenbach, each $13.69. Trustee's Account The account of the Pennsylvania Trust company, trustee of Harriet Gittleman, deceased, tinder the will of Michael Gittleman, late of Lower Heidelberg township, was confirmed by Judge Bland.

Decedent died July 16, 1896. The remainder of trje fund for distribution amounts to $17, which goes to Caroline Gittleman, executrix of Henry K. Gittleman, deceased; William E. Sharman, executor of John J. K.

Gittleman; Sarah Oxenreider and Jane Fidler, executrix of the estate of Harrjet Gittleman, each $4.25. Daniel A. Sittlcr The account of Aannie V. Sittler, executrix of the estate of Daniel A. Sittler, late of Exeter town, was confirm.

ed by Judge Bland. The decedent died February 6, 1906. The entire es tate, amounting to $5,615.56, is dis tributed to the Reading Trust Com pany. trustee of Annie D. Sittler, to invest the same, and pay the Income to ner annually during her lifetime, and at her death to pay the principal, as directed by the will.

Each Receives $5,700. On the account of Jonts DeTurck and Nora I. Winters, administrators of the estate of Catharine G. DeTurck, late of Exeter township, was confirmed by Judge Bland. The decedent died February 10, 1909, and her estate of $11,538.68 was divided between Jonas DeTurck and Nora I.

Winters, each receiving $5,679.29. Frederick S. Zehm Estate. The account of Emma M. Zehm and Ilarry J.

Zehm, executors of the estate of Frederick S. Zehm, late of Kuts twon, was confirmed by Judge Bland. The decedent "died, December 10, 1907. made absolute the rule to show cause in to he to to to for by ben The estate valued at $5,314, was dls tributed as follows: Emma M. Zehm, Harry J.

Zehm, the Reading Trust In trust for Annie L. Sander and Carrie A. Stern, each $1,328.50. Samuel Delp Estate. The account of H.

Pierce Delp, exe cutor of the estate of Samuel Delp, late of Exeter township, was confirmed by Judge Bland. The decedent died January 13, 1908, and his estate amounting to $4,432, was distributed as follows: Delp and Amanda' Delp, each Elmira BItler, Emeline Ebling, Elizabeth High, Amelia Wanner, Charles Delp, Pierce Delp and to the personal representative of Sam uel Delp, deceased, each $290.29. Cyrus D. Hornbcrger Estate. 'The account of Carolina Hornber ger and Aaron S.

Hornberger," executors of the estate of Cyrus D. Horn berger, late of Mohnton, deceased, was confirmed by Judge Bland. The decedent died May 29, 1909'. The personal estate of decedent, amounting to $8,571.67, was divided as follows: Josephus Hornberger, Cyrus S. Hornberger, Joanna Westley and Aaron Hornberger, each Emma Hornberger, $300; Milton G.

Hornberger, Mabel Hornberger and Harry G. Hornberger, each $471.43. The distribution of the realty, which amounted to $1,890.84, was as follows: Josephus Hornberger, Cyrus S. Hornberger, Joanna Westley and Milton G. Hornberger, each $378.17, and to Milton G.

Hornberger, Mabel Hornberger and Harry G. Hornberger, each $126.05. Order of Sale. Judge Bland awarded an order of sale to Jacob Rickenbach and Silas Rickenbach, administrators of Augustus Rickenbach, Bern, deceased, to sell a messuage and tract of land in Bern, containing 32 acres, under the act of June, 1S93. The property is valued at $3,750.

An order of sale was awarded directed to Jacob F. Crist, who is appointed a trustee to sell the real estate of Esther Christ, Greenwich, deceased, under the act of June, 1893. The real estate consists of a messuage and tract of land in Greenwich, containing 106 acres and 23 perches, and is valued af $6,000. An order of sale was awarded to Andrew J. Seldel, administrator of Wilson L.

Heffner, Greenwich, deceased, to sell a tract of land in containing 189 acres and 92 perches, for the payment of debts amounting to $5,954. The personal property was appraised at $1,976.75 and the real estate is valued at $5,118.50.. An order of sale was awarded directed to William B. Hafer, administrator of Carolina I. Hafer, Ruscomb manor, deceased, to sell a tract of land in Ruscombmanor, containing 15 acres for the payment of debts amounting to $844.20.

The personal property of decedent amounted to $15 and the real estate is valued at $1,000. The property will be sold free and discharged from the lien of a mortgage held by Levi R. Hartman for $525. Sale Approved. The return of Elizabeth Gaul, executrix of Bennevllle Balthaser; Muhlenberg township, deceased, to the order of sale awarded April 23, was con firmed nisi.

Real estate of the decedent, consisting of 45 acres and 127 perches, in Muhlenberg, was sold to Daniel J. Driscoll for $4,910, and pur port No. 5, also in Muhlenberg, con taining 143 perches, was sold in Jonathan McKently for $1,775. Deed Acknowledged. The deed from Samuel W.

Mengel, trustee to sell the real estate of Samuel Phillips, West Brunswick, Schuyl kill county, deceased, at private sale to Helen Mitchellwife of Hiram Mitchell, Maidencreek, for two tracts of land in Maidencreek, containing 40 acres, consideration was ac knowledged in open court. The widow's appraisement in the es tate of William E. Keinerd, Birdsboro, deceased, was filed and confirmed nisi. The last day to file accounts for the September list will be Thursday, June Will Disposes of Big Estate. The will of Max Steppacher, the cl gar manufacturer, of this city, who was fatally stricken in Rome and whose body was sent to this city for interment, was filed for probate and letters were granted by egister Gregory to Walter Steppacher, a son, the exe cutor named in the will.

The will is dated January 6, 1908, and is witnessed by William W. and Horace P. Fetter. It disposes of an estate of about $50,000. After directing his executor to pay all his debts as soon as convenient, the following bequests are made: Congregation of Oheb Sholom, of this city, $50; Ladies' Aid Society of Oheb Sholom, $25; Reading hospital, $75; Home for Friendless Children, $25 Mrs.

Robert W. Miller, of Philadelphia, $100. To his son, Walter Steppacher, the house and lot occupied by him at 243 Clymer street, to hold during his natural life. The executor is directed to pay to the Pennsylvania Trust Company, of this city, the sum of $15,000, to be held trust for a granddaughter, Margaret Adler, to invest it in good security and keep the principal intact until she arrives at the age of 25 years, when $5, 000, with accrued interest, shall be paid to her by the trustee; when she rrives at 30 years, then the trustee snail pay ner an additional with accrued interest, and when she arrives at 35 years, the trustee shall pay her the remaining $5,000 with accrued interest. In the meantime the trustee may expend from the income, held and invested, for my granddaughter, the sum of $200 annually until she arrives at the age of 15 years, and thereafter the trustee may expend $500 annually for her support, if necessary, until she arrives at 25 years.

The trustee is further to pay to tho Pennsylvania Trust Company $15,000, be held in trust for his son, Walter, to be paid the Income semi annually during his life, and after his death his widow and lawful children, in equal shares. The remainder of the estate he gives his son, Walter. He directs that his son, as executor, shall not be required file an inventory or account, nor be required to give surety. Court House Notes. The bond of the Ferro Concrete Co.

the construction of a concrete bridge in Muhlenberg township was approved by the court on motion of County Solicitor The court granted an absolute divorce to Herbert Lee Quickel from his wife, Anna Stewart Quickel. Dayld Leerberger through counsel has instituted a suit against I. Whlteson, to recover a balance of over $600, alleged to be due on a book account. A certificate of partnership was filed Wolff Shomo, representing Reu H. Relst and Howard C.

Faust, trading as the Reading Art Metal Co, The Singer Sewing Machine Com This Is Not HE TOOK" But a Human Hair Roct Showing Dandruff Germs at Work i Mi Kills the Dandruff Germ 1 and Makes the Hair Grow Stops Falling Hair and Removes Dandruff FEW people are aware of the number of Dandruff Germs that infest the human hair and scalp. The germs which locate themselves in the follicle or sack which envelopes the root of the hair, spend a lazy existence in sucking up the juices which should go to keep life and strength in the hair. These germs cannot be seen by the naked eye, but with a magnifying glass of from 300 to 400 diameters the spores of this bair destroyer may be seen in masses, clinging to the DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING HAIR are a sure sign of destructive germs. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Kills the Dandruff Germ when applied to the hair, and prevents the curse of Baldness. It also reitores faded or gray hair to it natural color and beauty.

No matter how gray or how long it has been gray, It will restore it to its natural color and keep it soft, glossy and healthful. Don't experiment with old fashioned hair dyes, but save and restore "your hair by using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, Price 50c and $1.00 at all Druggist you druggist does ml kHt it tend SOc. in slamfs end we viillstnd Wyeth Chemical Company, 74 Cortlandt New York FREE Mall this advertisement, with the picture of the girl eat from the cirton of 50c tlzc bot'la ot Wyeth's Safe tnd Sulphur Hair Remedy to the Wyeth Chemical 74 Cortlandt Naw York, we will send you without cost full size 50c tube of "Velvol" Complexion Creim For Sale and KENNEDY BROS, 12 pany Instituted Individual actions in replevin against Lewis Kozloff, Tony Bennett and Mollle Wert to recover sewing machines valued at $100 each. THE ORPHEUM "The Medicine Man" will begin to hand cut his wares at the Orpheum today, rid yu jever see a medicine They aren very numerous nowadays, but they were funny in their time. This is a staged version of the old timG medicine show, when a man who stoc ked like a western cowboy 'and who had a voice like a fog horn would set up a stand at his wagon in some village square and be gin to cry out the Virtues of his pat ent medicine.

To attract' a crowd thi re always were specialties i in. Nine peopb will presenet this new act, including Royal Thayer, the author, and he American Four, a well known vaudeville quartet. This act is the veryiactsi one among the big acts to be brought out for next season, and one of the best. It probably will draw big crowds to the Orpheum. PALACE THEATRE Commencing today, the continuous bill at the Palace theatre will be replaced by three daily commencing at 2, 7 and 9.

p. m. The continuous policy will be run Satur day only. Motion pictures, always a popular feature of the bill, are subject to daily change. These include the latest and best productions by Selig, Lu bin, Pathe, Biograph and others.

Electric fans keep the house cool and comfortable on the most oppressive1 days. McNally and Stewart, the headlin ers for the entire week, appear In a very clever comedy playlet that brimful of originality and clean cut merriment. A sensational feature, "The Human Locomotive," never fails to score a great hit wherever given. Herr Franz known in vaudeville as the Wizard of the Violin, will appear in a musical number of quality, that will appeal to eVery lover of Prof. Meisel Is a New York favorite, who made sev eral tours of Europe in concert work Clayton and Rennie are very funny as Irish kleptomaniacs.

Mae Healey, the Ginger girl, is a scream and comes to this city with a grist of good stories and songs. The Two Gab barts do something decidedly differ ent in gymnautics. BUSINESS NOTES REATi ESTATE TRANSFERS. Two story house, 425 Elm street, lot 20 by 80 feet, John N. Shearer, to Harry J.

Althouse. Price, $1,600. Two story house, 1022 Church street, lot 13 1 3x100 feet, Mrs. William H. Schott to Mrs.

Oliver Glass. Price, $2,350. PERMITS ISSUED J. Raudenbush took out a per mit for general repairs to property at 809 Cherry street. A permit was issued to D.

Dauger for use of the street in front of 1130 Spring street. These curb regulations were grant ed; John K. Faust, 150 feet, south side of Oley street, between scnuyiKiu ave nue and Miltimore street; William Huber, 150 feeVsoutheast corner of Schuylkill avenue and Greenwich street. FOUR HOUSES SOLD E. M.

Knapp, real estate agent, sold four two story brick houses, Nos. 319, 321, 323 and 325 Kline street, In West Reading, owne an built by D. MUtoh Kline, to E. Brooke on private terms. CET IN TOUCH WITH THE READING CARPET CLEANING WORKS Clean Work and Prompt Service, Both 'Phones.

P. F. BRADBURY, Prop. 339 PENN STREET Stage and Platform Recommended by S. 6th Reading.

Pa. ACHENBACH On the 26th John Aehenbach, aged 72 years, 5 months and 28 days. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p. m. EACHES On the 28th at Mount Penn, William R.

Eaches, aged 71 years, 4 mbnths and 8 days. Fuileral Tuesday at 2 p. m. SHIREY In Allentown, on the 24th Daniel Shirey, In the 41st year of his age. Funeral Monday at 3.30 p.

ECKENROTH Near Gouglersville, on the 23d Esther May, daughter of Harry and Lizzie (nee Weitzel) Eckenroth, aged 3 months and 10 Funeral Tuesday at 9 a. m. GALLAGHER On the 23d John F. Gallagher, aged 60 years, 2 months and 4 days. Funeral Monday at 8.30 a.

m. WELLS On the 24th Susanna G. widow, of Samuel G. Wells, aged 85 years, 5 months and 1 day. Funeral Monday at 3 p.

m. SMITH On the 23d Katie, widow of Jacob Smith, aged 69 yearj and 16' days. Funeral Tuesday at 1.30 p. m. THUROW In Shillington, on the 24th Frederick J.

Thurow, aged 65 years and 4 days. Funeral Monday at 10 a. KISSINGER On the 22d Christiana, wife of Arthur L. Kissinger, aged 17 10 months and 6 days. Funeral Monday at 2 p.

m. SEIDEL On the 22d inst, Mary widow' of Amos Seldel, aged 84 years, 6 months and 5 days. Funeral Monday at 11 a YOUNG On the 24th Hettie, wife of James Young, aged 66 years, 9 months and 3 days. Funeral Monday at 1.30 p. m.

MATZ In Mohnton, on the 22d Balinda Matz, widow of Hiram Matz, aged 69 years and 1 day. Funeral Monday at 9.30 a. m. CITY TAX NOTICE City Taxes for the year 1910 are now due and payable at the ofjlce of the City Treasurer. A REBATE OF 1 PER CENT, will be allowed on all taxes paid on oi before June 30th, 1910.

Persons desiring statements wll make their requests in writing, ai early as possible. Statements cannot be rendered las' week In June. Parties paying by check' will draw separate checks for City Taxes, Water Rents or Sewer Assessments, otherwise checks will be returned for correction. Special office hours for June 8 A. M.

to 4 P. M. 7 to 8 P. M. i EDWARD H.

FILBERT, Collector of SCHOOL TAXES School Tax for the year 1910 is now due and payable at the Office of the School Treasurer, Adminlstra tlon Building, Eighth and Washington! streets. Office hours: 7.30 to 11.30 a. 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 m. John B. Renninger, Treasurer.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE. In the Court of Common Pleas ol Berks County In the matter of thi dissolution of The Deeds Floral Com pany, of Shillington, Pa. No. .88, June Term, A. 1910.

Notice is hereby given that The Deeds Floral Company, of Shillington. Pa filed its petition In the Court of Common Pleas of Berks on June 18th, A. 1910, praying for a decree of dissolution, and that the Court fixed July 6, A. 1910 at 10 o'clock a. for hearing the.

application for dissolution, when and where all persons In terested can attend if they deem It expedient, and show cause against the granting of the prayer said petitioner. H. FRANKLIN BROSSMAN, Solicitor for Petitioner..

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