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BEFORE THE HUTS i Guardians Named Judge Bland appointed the Berks County Trust Company guardian of John Relss. a minor grandchild of Samuel Ramich, Alsace, deceased The Berks County Trust Company was annotated guardian of Maggie Annie L. and Catharine M. Smith minor grandchildren of Samuel K. Ramich, Alsace, deceased.

The Berks County Trust Company was appointed guardian of James, Marv. Bertha. Daniel and Luther Sayer, minor grandchildren of Samuel 'K. Ramich, deceased. The Berks County Trust Company was appointed guardian of George S.

and Helen I. Bellemen, minor children of Martin I. Womelsdorf, deceased. The renter of wills for Berks county was directed to issue letters administration, c. t.

a. to Elmira A. Brendlinsrer (nee Ritter), in the es tate of John K. Ritter, Colebrookdale, who died January 6, 1859, Return of Sale The return of Hannah Shugar, Dan, lei P. M.

Koch and Alice Schaeffer, executors of Anna Koch, Fleetwood, deceased, to the order of sale awarded October 25, was confirmed nisi. A tract of land with a two story frame fouildinar in Richmond was sold to Henry for $1,217. The (Berks County Trust Company appointed trustee to sell the real testate of Harry Shappell, Iower Hei delberg, deceased, at private sale, un tder the act of 1853. A frame dwelling lot in Lower Heidelberg, containing 26 square perches, was sold to UAdam G. Bender for $710, and a two fstory double brick dwelling and lot in Lower Heidelberg, containing 31 (perches, was sold to Elizabeth A.

Ruth 'Cor $5,500. j. Grants Order of Sale i An order of sale was awarded to F. fW. Benfleld, administrator of Orlando woyer, Longswamp, deceased, to sell fine, real estate of the decedent under mhe act of June, 1892.

The property lonslsts of a tract of land in Long I0wamp, containing 29 acres and 150 perches, valued at $800. Pays $1,666.60 Into Court David K. Peters, the present owner Ibf a farm of 168 acres and 126 perches in Maidencreek, late the Hate of Joseph E. Peter, deceased, was permitted to pay into court the sum pt $1,666.66, being the share of John IB. Peter, a son of the decedent in a Idower of $11,666.66, charged upon the paid farm.

On August 25, 1871, an at: tachment execution was issued against the said John B. Peter for $465.46, with interest from August 26, ,1871, which attachment was served on Benjamin Peter, as garnishee. No proceedings beyond service of the at tachment execution was ever had The said John B. Peter also assigned all his right, title and interest in the dower and charge to his sister, Sue H. Seaman, as appears by assignment recorded in Miss.

Book, No. 47, page 362. In view of the assignment and auaenment execution Mr. Peters is 5 unable to determine who the proper party is to whom to make payment of the share of said John B. Peter, and the same having become payable, Ire is permitted to pay the amount Into court, and that such payment shall operate as a complete discharge of the real estate from the lien of the interest of the said John B.

Peter. The widow's appraisement in the estate of Edward E. Luigard, Reading, deceased, was filed and confirmed Account Confirmed Judge Bland confirmed the ac count of the Girard Trust Company, Philadelphia, executor of the es itate of the late Henrietta Latimer Koller. of Reading, who died October 12, 1910, leaving to survive, Harry O. Koller, her husband.

A balance of 7 1,6 2 6. 5 6, after adjudication expenses were deducted, Is disposed of according to the terms" of the decedent's will, to wit: Woodland Cemetery Phlladel grtvla, in trust for keeping decedent's Ihurlal lot in order, $200; to Harry O. Koller, one hird the estate in eluding 40 shares Reading Taxicab Co. stock, par value, $50; 60 shares Reading Automobile preferred IBtock, par $50; to the JGlrard Trust Company, trustee of Donald B. Koller, subject to the trusts declared by the will, two thirds of the estate, $47,610.70.

A ibalanoe In the lin oom account, distributed, $628.65 to Harry O. Kol Jer, and $1,257.29 to 'Donald B. Kol ler, The accounts showing a Ibalance of ($959.47, of tlhe estate of Mahlon Spang, late of 01 ey township, who idled October 2, 1910, was confirmed Iby Judge Bland, and will be distri buted to Mwris B. Rhoads, a half Ibro'ther, tlhe administrator, i Oases Ready for Trial The trial lists for the December Iterm of criminal court were received from the printer, Thursday. Qne hundred and eighty one cases are listed.

Cae No. 5'6, among the cases set If or Monday, December 11, meads: "Lazarus Sc'honauer, murder, James J. Merkel, prosecutor." Schonauer ehot to death his neigh'bor, Charles IReisch. The cases of George Marks, Nicholas Carg'os, Peter Lewis, Gust Christ, Frank Martin Peter Christ, Paul Christ and George Pappas, accused of sodomy and buggery, are listed for Tuesday. Stanley Tobolsk! and Agnes Toholski will also foe tried on the same day, for receiving stolen goods, alleged to have been received from the four young men, accused of the anurder of Baker Kaufman, on Laurel street.

The case of Warren McWiilllams, accused of the imurder of Officer Jas. Kissinger, is set for Wednesday. Vincent Luczewskie and Frank Bro maskl, accused of robbery, will be tried Wednesday. The former is a brother to Charles Luczewski, now Un the Richmond, Va penitentiary, 'and accused, with three others, of invany holdups, including a murder 'that of Gordon Kaufman, in this Iclty. There are 11 cases of desertion and mon support of parents and surety of the peace cases set for Saturday morning.

Special Trial Court Owing to the large number of "caaes to ibe tried, the week of January! 15 has been set aside for a special term of criminal court, when all those cases not disposal of next week will be tried. This will make Common Pleas court, which begins January 8, and usually continues for two weeks, one week shorter. In Orphans Court In the estate of Henrietta Latimer Koller, the court made distribution' as follows: To Harry Koller, to Donald B. Koller for $1,257.29. In the estate of Mahlon B.

Spang, late of Oley Township, the court made distribution as follows; The next of kin is Morris B. Rhoads, a half brother, who is awarded $959.47. Treasurer's Statement The dally report of County Treasurer Croll shows receipts $12 from Sheriff John Bradley, verdict fees. The expenditures were $6,306,64, 'leaving a balance in the treasury of $111, 311.59. OBITUARY James A.

MlllhoUand James A. Millholland died at Glen ora, his country place, at Cumberland, Wednesday, aged 69 years. He was a distinguished member of a well known Reading family. Until its pur chase by the Western Maryland Railway, Mr. Hillholand was president of the George's Creek and Cumberland Railroad.

He received his education In the High Schools of Reading. His father, the late James Millholland, who helped build the first steamship marine engine and the first locomotive in the country, designed by Peter Cooper, was superintendent of motive power of the Reading Railway in this city for twenty years. James A. Millhol land moved to Cumberland in 1866. When the George's 'Creek and Cum berland Railroad was' organized.

Mr. Millholland accepted the presidency. He was also a coal operator and was president of a Chinese tradingcompany of Philadelphia. He was interested in many local enterprises, and he did much to mold western Maryland in dustrlal history. He was twice married and was the father of sixteen children.

His first wife was Virginia Randolph Keim, of Reading. Miss Keim was a daughter of John High and Martha Randolph Keim. Mr. Millholland's second wife was Miss Blunt, of Washington, D. He is survived by fourteen children Mr.

Millholland's mother was Miss Fannie Curtis, of Stratford, Conn This sister and these brothers sur vive: Mrs. Harriet A. Hunter. Wash lngton, D. Henry Millholland, Reading; Paul D.

Millholland, Over brook; Robert D. Millholland, Red lands, Cal. The funeral will be held at Cumber land. Annie Muckle Despondent because of ill health, Annie' Muckle, aged 53 years, ended her life by hanging herself at the County Home, by using a pair of stockings. She left no note and said nothing to anyone about her inten tion.

She was admitted on November 28, and was of sound mind according to the almshouse records. She had beten sickly and was melan choly. Before coming to the almshouse she had been in a hospital. She was found by one of the inmates at 1.30 p. m.

She had knotted a pair of women's hose together, making noose at one end while the other she pinched, into the upper hinge of the door. She then let herself fall toward the floor and Her right eye was discolered as If she had fal len against the knob of the door. Un, dertaker Seidel removed the body his morgue and notified the family. Benjamin F. Snyder.

Benjamin F. Snyder, aged 56 years and 7 months, died Thursday morning at his home, 110 Sixth avenue, West Reading, from a complication of dis eases. He was a native of Lebanon and was a son of Benjamin and Mary Snyder, both deceased. He was a contractor and was employed by Howard Groff, of West Reading. He was a member of St.

John's Reformed ChuTch, Sinking Spring. Mr. Snyder was bedfast three weeks. (Besides his widow, Sarah (nee Hoster), these children survive: Bella, wife of Ralph Reddlg, of this city; Lucy, wife of William Kelchner, Montello; Emma, wife of Herman Good, Sinking Spring; James West Reading; George U. S.

Philippines; Howard Ellas B. and Benjamin all at home. John J. Hemmig. John J.

Hemmig, aged 82 years, died at 8 a. m. Thursday at his home, 666 Eisenbrown street, from paralysis, after an illness of a few days. De ceased was born in Reading and was a son of John and Susan (nee Mos teller) Hemmig, both deceased. For 26 years he was employed in the wheel department of the P.

R. shops, and at the time of his death was a laborer at the East Penn shops, His widow, Susan (nee Jackson), died 24 years ago. These children survive: Catharine, wife of William Hoff man; Rose, wife of George Fisher, and Albert, all of this city. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran church.

Mrs. Lottie Snyder. Mrs. Lottie Snyder nee Rexroth), wife of Orlando Snyder, aged 35 years, died at 6 a. m.

Thursday at her home, 831 Court street, from apoplexy after an illness of three months. She was a member of the Methodist denomination. Mrs, Snyder was a daugh ter of Mary (nee Keffer) and the late Adam Snyder. No children remain. These brothers and sisters survive: Jacob, Daniel, Charles, John, Clarence, Herman, Mary, Laura and Lydla, all of this city.

CONTRACT AWARDED Harry T. Rowe, who is erecting a handsome apartment house at 124 South Fifth street, has given Kutz Smith, electricians, the contract to do the wiring in the house. There will be Intercommunicating telephones, electric door openers and elaborate chandelier fixtures. DANCING STUDENTS MEET Over 50 pupils of Dancing Master Shutter met for rehearsal in Red Men's Hall Thursday evening. Mr.

Shutter was formerly a partner with George Price, now a member of the police force. Tnn ncADino r.CAoina iDAv, Dccurioan ten. OIILIGES Sirius Temple, No. 11, L. G.

elected; Past templar, Miss Emma Coover; noble templar, Miss Kathryn Herbst; vice templar, Mtes Clara Bo bet; marshal 1, Miss Ruth Herbst; priestess, Mrs. Ida Krommes; prophetess, Mrs. M4nnle Fox; guard of records, Miss Lucy Prints; of finance, Miss Margaret Brown; of exchequer, Mrs Weidner; of outer portal, Miss Susan of inner portal, Miss Annie Rellly: of music, Miss flayde Dougherty; trustee, Mrs. Edith Hunter; representative, Mts. Lucy Major.

Grand officers were also voted for. MRS. BREXEISER TALKS Miss Margaret Breneiser delivered an Interesting address at the Thurs day evening meeting of Camp No. 117, Patriotic Order of America. Her theme was "Women's Part In the World's History.

MORE MEMBERS ADMITTED Three candidates received the lrni tlatory' degree In Progressive Lodge, No. 470, I. O. O. F.i and eight propositions were received, last evening.

The attendance was the' largest in many mntihs, 123 members 'being present. Many out of town visitors were In attendance. TO WINTER IN FLORIDA Miss Stella Blankenblller, 353 South Third street, will leave for Florida in a few weeks, where she will spend the winter. To Hold Supper At a meeting of the supper committee of the degree team of Excelsior Camp, No. 11632 M.

W. held at 335 North Twelfth street, arrangements were made for a chicken corn soup supper to be held on Saturday evening, Dec. 16, from 4 to 9.80 o'clock for the benefit of the uniform fund. The committee will hold a final meeting at the residence of Mrs. Dotterer, 246 South Twelfth street, on Tnursoay evening, Dec.

14. i Resolutions Adopted Court Progress, No. 116, F. of passed resolutions on the death of Fred. Feyerer.

One candidate was initiated. Six members are on the sick list. Busy Compiling Returns George R. Gregory, vice grand chief, Knights of the Golden Eagles, is busy compiling returns from the 500 castles in the state, the members of which voted on district chiefs. Mr.

Gregory( who lives on Mineral Spings road, is register of wills, of Berks county, and will at the next state convention be elevated to the highest office in the gift of the order grand chief. FRIENDS ENTERTAINED In honor of their daughter, MisS" Trlxie Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Richards entertained a number of friends at their home Thursday evening.

Among the many handsome presents received by Miss Trlxie were a Turkish lace collar and a Japanese belt. There was music, vocal and instrumental. Alice Walker sang pleasingly "When We Are All Alone." Kath ryn Dillon sang "Edna Dear." Possessing a sweet soprano voice this charming soloist easily capitvates her hearers. Mrs. Emma Yergey sang "Meet Me at Eight." In a graceful manner Alice Walker recited "The on the Dime Why an Engagement Was Among those In attendance were: Kathryn Dillon, Susan Leisey, Clara Bllger, Emma Hauck, Lucy Gibson, Sophia Haas, Ellen Ohlinger, Charlotte Drayer, Mary Kershner, Rebecca Saul, Emma Yerger, Clara Ganker, Rose Christ, Alice Walker, Laura Haas, Irene Clouser and Gertrude Arndt.

Roast chicken and chicken noodle soup, with side dishes, were served. PERSONAL MENTION Hiram Whitner, Chicago, who has been spending some time in this city, visiting at the home of his brother, Calvin K. Whitner, has returned. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry C. .532 Franklin street, have returned to their home, after an extended trip to the South. Mrs. Frank Slote, visiting Mr. and Horace S.

Althouse, 129 West Douglass street, returned to her home at Scranton. Miss Rachel Phillips, Elmira, N. is spending several days with Reading friends. Mr. and Mrs.

Chas. F. Adams, this city, spent a day with Mr. and Mrs, David D. Bender, at Lebanon; Mr.

and Mrs. Charles A. Saylor, 548 North Fifth street, left for Hav ana, Cuba, to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Hugo Harten stein, and family. Miss Frances Dautrlch, 1132 Spruce street, is the guest of relatives at Shamokln.

Miss Beatrice Bowman, 1021 North Tenth street, will enjoy the Christmas holidays with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Loomis, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs.

George M. Miller, 637 Wash ington street, is visiting relatives at Lebanon. Mrs. George Kemp returned from a visit to her broter in law in Indiana polls, Wright and Joseph Kemp at Yonkers, N. and her sister, Mrs.

Thomas Malady, in Brookly, and Mrs, Foley in Philadelphia. She was gone four weeks. Henry L. Sartorlus, tobaceo dealer and confectioner, of Sixth and Binga man streets, has returne'd from a two days' trip to Philadelphia. Irvln R.

Anderson, clerk in the of fice of the County Commissioners, spent Thursday in Philadelphia. Mrs. H. L. Sartorlus, and children, Miary and Marlon will leave today for Phllade'phila, to spend a week.

William Phlllipson, Amos Stetteline and John Devlne returned from a fish ing trip along the Tulpehocken with a mess of four dozen redflns. "Skinny" Weand and Ervin Gran der returned from a successful gun ning trip in the vicinity of Stouchs burg, having bagged six rabbits and two gray squirrels. i James B. Krause, of Wllliamsnort. was chosen grand junior warden at the annual election of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania of the Free and Accepted Masons.

Aczrrn yvol at Semi Annual Meeting to be Held This Afternoon by Pennsylvania Employes The semi annual meeting of the agents of the Schuylkill division of the Pennsylvania R. R. will be held at Mineral Spring Hotel at noon to day. Officials the division will be present and railroad affairs will be discussed. Superintendent A.

W. Moss will preside. A dinner will, be served. The following will compose the party A. W.

Moss, superintendent, Read lng; W. A. Chafey, chief clerk, Read lng; J. P. Charlton, division engineer, Reading; W.

B. Gormley, trainmaster, Reading; J. C. Moran, division operator, Reading; F. P.

Fisher, supervis ing agent, Reading; A. E. Buchanan, division ticket agent, Philadelphia; A. C. Welle, division ticket agent, Reading; F.

B. Barnitz, milk agent, Philadelphia; I. E. Nathans, asistant milk agent, Philadelphia; J. B.

Large, soliciting freight agent, Reading; representing superintendent pasenger transportation, and superintendent freight transportation, Philadelphia; W. G. Rowley, representing accounting department, Philadelphia; J. G. Klrlin, agent, Wynnefleld avenue; J.

J. Riddle, agent, Bala; J. J. Skelton, agent, Cynwyd; H. Oi Mulligan, passenger agent, Manayunk; J.

C. Brltton, freight agent, Manayunk; W. F. Welsh, agent, Spring Hill; W. C.

Garrett, agent, Conshohocken Frank Lutz, freight agent, Norristown; F. A. Stickler, passenger agent, Norristown; A. G. Harrison, agent.

Franklin av enue; J. F. Wentzel, agent, Betzwood; E. J. Kennedy, agent, Mont Clare; F.

B. Hampton, freight agent, Phoenix ville; W. K. Verbeke, passenger agent, Phoenixvllle; S. Buckwalter, agent, Devault; S.

E. Frick, agent Spring City; H. E. Emery, agent, Parker Ford; E. Mover, agent Pottstown; G.

F. Lee, agent Douglassville; E. D. Arters, agent, Birdsboro; W. R.

Fraim, freight agent, Reading; W. E. Bussom, passenger agent, Reading; H. P. Welle, city ticket agent, Reading; W.

P. Fisher, agent, Temple; O. S. Peters, agent, Leesport; F. Snyder, agent, Mohrsville; W.

H. Reynolds, agent Shoemakersvllle; B. L. Sellers, agent Hamburg; R. P.

To bias, agent, Auburn; F. P. Adams, agent, Adamsdale; V. D. Grubb, agent, Schuylkill Haven, W.

J. Schick, agent, Pottsvllle. Railroad Notes Walter Baer Johnson has been ap pointed station agent on the Reading at. Schuylkill Haven, to succeed A. H.

Hesser, deceased. W. Rubendall has returned to duty as station agent at Wllliamstown after a month's absence. i 'On Monday evening a rehearsal will be held for the P. R.

Y. M. C. A. minstrels which is to be given sometime after the first of the year.

THE LUTHER LEAGUERS President Mover of St. James Society Names Committee to Serve During Year At the December meeting of St. James Luther League, last evening, President William H. Moyer presided and Miss Viola Tyson was secretary. Following the regular business the topic, Ten Commandments," was read by the president, and discussed by Rev.

J. W. Early. President Moyer announced the appointment of these standing committees to serve during the year: Executive A. P.

Body, chairman; H. H. Hernan, Sadie G. Armstrong, Katharine G. Armstrong, Sarah Rhoads, Edward W.

Muthart. Membership H. H. Hernan, chairman; Rose Nunnemacher, George H. Fink, Bessie Yoder.

Social Sadie G. Armstrong, chairman; Mary Davldheiser, M. L. Werner, Jennie E. Early, Paul L.

Tyson, Viola Tyson, Venona Yoder. Church Work Katharine G. Armstrong, chairman; Paul A. Eben, Leah J. Early, Carrie Moyer, Mrs.

S. E. Knabb. Christian Culture Sarah Rhoads, chairman; Louisa Knabb, Lillian M. Armstrong, Viola Tyson.

Sanctuary Edward W. Muthart, chairman; Leon Wilson, Grace Yoder and Mrs. Jacob Royal. Preparing for Christmas Arrangements for a Christmas sor cial were made at the December meeting of the Luther League of Trinity Lutheran church. NOMINATIONS MADE At a special meeting of tbe Rainbow Fire Company, held on Thursday evening, these nominations were made: Delegate to Firemen's Arthur Brunner, Georg eZleg Andrew F.

Baer, Charles Levan, William Nye. John G. Nfethammer was nominated for delegates to the Firemen's Relief Association, The charter was opened for three months, and the fee for membership placed at $2. 1 The' cdmmlttee on supplies reported the purchase of an adjustable monkey wrench. An invitation read from Norristown, Inviting the members of the company to participate In "Old Home" week, beginning May 12, 1912.

A do nation of $5 was made to each of the city hospitals. Arthur Brunner, having In charge the building of the. new home of the Volunteer Firemen's Association, 712 Washington street, reported that the building will be under roof by Saturday evening. HONESTY REWARDED Several weeks ago Christ Wald man, 338 North Eleventh street, whll strolling over Mt Penn with Mrs. Waldman and the children, found a solid gold watch and fob near the sand quarry owned by Colonel Mel chior Braun.

The name and address of the owner were engraved on the Inside of one of the lids, and through this Mr, Waldman got in correspondence with the owner. The watch was sent, and Mr. Waldman had forgotten the Inci dent until Wednesday when he' received a brand new $10 gold piece by registered mail. 11 LL 11 AJJ li liU? 1L will be interested to know that thev can obtain a copy of the famous Times Dictionary, ABSOLUTELY FREE. This book is the only one of its kind that contains all the definitions pertaining to the many recent inventions such as the aeroplane, automobile, wireless telegraph, and is worth $5.00 to any person who believes a knowledge of the English language is essential to progress and success.

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