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Reading Times from Reading, Pennsylvania • Page 7

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Reading Timesi
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Cash or Credit You can buy your Spring outfit on the Club Plan, if you prefer to make Payments at 11 Intervals. The New Suits Men's Spring, Norfolk Suits, in the newest shades of gray; also tan and brown and blues; also checks, plaids and pencil stripes. Sizes up to 40. $12.5.0 Conservative Model Suits, cut in the three button effects, a little longer than the English model, and more roomy in fit. Vests are high cut.

Trousers are the regular 4 ry width. Special. 1 4OU Perfect Fit Guaranteed No charge will be made for alterations. Sizes for stout, slim, tall, short and normal size We will fit you as perfectly as ANY TAILOR Pre Easter Sale of Sample Neckwear for Women Values to $2 at 25c Just arrived, a lot of pretty neckwear, jabots', collars and bows. All new styles and excellent values.

CRIMINAL COURT SEES USUAL CASES (Continued from First Page.) whom Kraemer fought. Officer Richards testified that Snyder was seen by him at Third street and the railroad tracks the night of the alleged burglary. Snyder lleads Alibi. Snyder brought in witnesses to establish an alibi. Mrs.

J. Troffet and Festis Troffet, keepers of a boarding house, at which he was a guest, testified that they were awake on the night of the alleged burglary and heard Snyder come in. Front Court Room. In the front court room Judge Endlich presided. The majority of cases were offenses against morality, the usual sentence being imposed.

Those convicted on these charges were James K. Killian, Irving Young on two charges, Lester Grim, Walter Klein, crt, William Kelchner, William Gass Inan and William B. Moore. Recognizances in the cases of Isa ilore and Jeannctte Adelman, charged with violations of the pure food laws, were forfeited and capiases were issued. The recognizance of Elsie lluckman, charged with larceny, was declared forfeited, and, on the request of the commonwealth, a capias was issued for her arrest.

Not Guilty, Costs Divided. Joseph Woolin, charged with assault and battery by John Dudeck, was found not guilty, but the costs were divided between the prosecutor and the defendant. Dispute About Ice Cream Cones. The Berks County fair of last summer was brought into the limelight through the case of John Hyneman, who was charged by Francis Bevitch with larceny by employe. Bevitch, with lurry YoiWer, said he conducted dur Seven Join Lord Gage Men's Furnishings Household Club If you would find it to buy furniture, homefit tinga, under an arrange Tnvtiont at Intervals.

$1.50 and $2 Faultless Shirts, negligee and pleated bosoms, all new spring patterns, $1,00. $1.25 Union Prue's Pat ent Flap, light weight, ankle length, long sleeves, 79c. it MLE (OF mw A I I A 1 AX MOR I MA RCH 18,1 913 AOTII(C MEKP 1 I $12.50 Values $18 to $25 MADE SUIT OR TOPCOAT YOU EVER BOUGHT for $30.00 to $45.00. Regular Men's Sizes, 33 to 46. Suits for Short Men, 34 to 42.

Extra Sizes, all styles, 46 to 50. Suits for Slim Men, 34 to 44. Stout Sizes, all styles, 36 to 50. Suits for Young Men, 14 to 20 years. The Women May Make Selections And the MEN ean call in later for fittings, etc.

We realize that hundreds of men who would like to get one or more of these wonderful $12.50 Suit and Top Coat values v.Jif be unable to get here even at lunch hour on Saturday. If you will arrange for some of the women of the family to pick out a suit for them and pay a deposit on it, we will be glad to hold it a day or so until the nlan can come in for a fitting; Handkerchiefs up to 25c at Sc All pure linen, hemstitched, plain, with em broidered corners or with initials; Swiss embroidered and late edged ones, too. Choice at 5c. ing the fair two refreshment stands, lie said that he had arranged with Hyneman that he should sell ice cream cones and that the profits were to be equally divided at the end of each, day. Hyneman sold cones on Wednesday of the fair to the amount of $5.25, but he alleges that when ho called upon Bevitch to settle the latter refused to come across with the right amount from his sales, and, in no settlement was made.

Hyneman ealledPresident James Cummings, of Select Council, to testify to his character, and also Albert Keiser, who stated the defendant had been employed by him for about five years and had always been honest. The jury retired about 4.30, The verdict will be brought into court this morning at 10 o'clock. The case of Edith Stagfield, charged with the larceny of jewelry and clothing to the amount of $45 by Anna Walters, was on trial when court was adjourned at 6 o'clock, (rand Jury. The grand jury returned true bills in all but one of the 24 cases brought to its attention Monday morning. The case ignored by the grand jury was that of Patrick O'Leary, charged with assault and battery by William Stull.

True bills were found in the other 23 cases. County Balance. The balance at the close of Monday's business in the county treasury was $141,191.24. Expenditures for the day totaled $1,983.08 and the receipts $1,716.58. Commissioners of Testimony.

Through their attorneys, the Exchange Mutual Fire Insurance Company asked that commissioners be appointed to take testimony in their action against the Mutual Life Insurance Company of Reading. The commission will take In five cities In as many states. The defendants have named as their representatives on the five commissions the following men: James M. Ilengst, of Columbus, Clark II. Tlmaran, of Buffalo, N.

Y. John W. Hewes, of Baltimore, Thomas W. Dickson, of Syracuse, N. and Horace A.

Morgan, of Indianapolis, Ind. The. appointments were ordered made. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses were issued to: Charles W.

Engleman, 44, and Margaret Wagner, 46, both of Brookside. Burd William Kumer, 18, son of Philip and Mary Kumer, of Orwlgs burg, and Mamie A. Reppcrt, 16, daughter of Isaac and Mary Reppert, of Orwigsburg. William R. Phillips, 19, son of Charles and Bertha Phillips, of 326 Wood street, and Edna May Babb, 18, daughter of Samuel G.

and Laura Babb, of IS 47 Cotton street. Herbert J. Feyel, 44, of 1617 Cotton street, and Alice L. Babb, 46, of 162'J Cotton street. Letters on Instates.

Letters of administration were issued in the estate of the late Henry II. Sheeler to Anna Sheeler and in the estate of the late Anna Beck George Beck. County Detective Straub Monday removed Richard TJbdy, negro, demented, and James DeLoy, demented, to the county home, where they will be held pending an inquiry into their sanity. Divorce Cases. William A.

Shomo, master In the divorce proceedings instituted by Charles A. Hamm, of North Twelfth street, against Annie B. Hamm, of Mulberry street, filed his report with the court, in which he advises the granting of a divorce on the grounds of desertion. On motion of Joseph' R. Dickinson and J.

K. Grant, the court named Edward Trexler master In the divorce proceedings instituted by Sarah K. Mauser against Warren I Mauger. FMm OTT MM WKGDATS Actoail Valines 018.00 to $2S, 00 Al fflhe Swagger Spirfaf tyk The Climax of Tremendous Deal in High Grade American Woolens purchased from the Biggest Weavers of Men's Wear Woolens in the Country and made up by a special Manufacturer whose workmanship stands side by side with that of tthe most skilful Custom Tailors. THE STYLES ARE THE VERY NEWEST FOR SPRING VvEAR REPRODUCED FROM THE DESIGNS RECENTLY APPROVED BY THE MOST EXCLUSIVE HIGH GRADE TAILORS IN LONDON AND NEW YORK STYLES FOR YOUNG MEN AND FOR CONSERVATIVE MEN.

In order io "put over" these splendid Suits and Overcoats at $12,50 and maintain the best $18.00 to $25.00 standards in quality and tailoring we had to contract for 1,500 garments! But the larger the deal the better, not only because. great volume means economy but the thousands of men who already know the merits of Lord Gage's Great Clothing and our Liberal Credit planwill come straight to the store the moment they see this announcement and buy an entire new outfit for Spring. And it also provides for the thousands of new patrons we are sure to' win. The Sale Starts Today and Continues Extra Salesmen Will Be Ready See the. Window Display.

.1 i On motion of Charles K. Derr, the court named Charles K. Tyson master in the divorce proceedings of Annie Rcssler against Goorge Reseler. On motion of Rothermel and Mauger, the court named John M. Frame master in the divorce proceedings of Maggie L.

Wade against John L. Wade. On motion of J. H. Jacobs, the court Oliver Lenta master in the divorce proceedings of Augusta Lyon against Frank S.

Lyon. "On of II. P. Keiser, the court named George Ermentrout master In the divorce proceedings of Marie K. Barlow against David W.

Barlow. NO PETITIONFOR REMOVAL OF JAIL FROM CITY PARK The March Session of Criminal Court began on Monday morning' with Judges Endlich and Wagner presiding. There were almost 100 cases listed for trial One of the most disappointing facts of this court is that no citizens have come forward with a petition to the court asking that the matter of removing the jail from City Park be laid before the grand jury for action. Many city men are on the jury and it is not unlikely that such a petition before jury would have met with approval. It means that If this matter is to be taken up by the citizens this year, It will have to wait till June 6.

Juror Excused. J. A. Sunday, of Hamburg, was named as foreman of the grand jury. These grand jurors were excused: Jacob Carl, First Ward, illness; Jacob W.

Fleht horn, Tenth Ward, on account of his Easter confectionary trade; Henry E. Uhoads, Douglass township, Illness. The following petit jdrors were excused: Dr. H. L.

Bollman, of Heidelberg township. The court stated that physicians are not expected to serve as Jurors. George W. Boyd, Sixteenth Ward, not served by Sheriff; Allen Cash, Credit or Club Plan ONE PRICE TO ALL In order that every man can take advantage of this Wonderful Sale, we will extend to our Customers our Liberal Club Plan of Payments at Intervals, a dignified and confidential arrangement, the conveniences of which are highly appreciated by the thousands of men already our regular Club Plan customers. Buy Now Pay at Intervals BIG STORE FOR DAD AND THE BOYS $12.50 Values $18 to $25 FECIALS Cash or Credit You can buy your Spring outfit on the Club Plan, if you prefer to make Payments at Intervals.

The New Overcoats First the swagger 42 inch top coats of light and dark mixtures, English Also some stylish fitted back, belted styles an absolutely new idea. Also conservative regulation styles in modest mixtures and plain dark colors. English Tweeds, Scotch Mixtures, American Velours, Cassimeres, etc. NewC. Stone Grays, New Browns, Mixed colors and of course plenty of black and browns some are serge lined, with satin sleeve lining; others are silk lined; still others 'have silk to the edge.

Sizes 34 to 42. Stouts up to 46. The New Model Evening Clothes, Too! Latest Model Full Evening Dress or Tuxedo Suits, of Fine Unfinished Vicuna, with Heavy Gros Grain Silk Facing. When you see these wonderfully tailored suits you will begin to perceive the phenomenal nature of this offering. Every one of these suits conforms to Fashion's stern dictate as to what a Tuxedo or Dress Suit should look like, yet there is an additional aristocratic touch to them, and this is explained by the fact that they were made from the patterns used by one of New York's highest paid designers of evening or club S21.SO Rucjs S14.79 9x12 Roxbury Tapestry Brussels Rugs, 10 wire, the best known of their kind on the market; will outwear any body Brussels rug of inferior make.

Hast color. Sold everywhere, at $21.50. Our price, $14.79. $18.50 Rugs $11.79 Sxll Wilton Velvet Rugs, of which we have just received large shipment now on display in our new and enlarged rug department on the 4th floor. Latest floral and Oriental designs.

No mismatched, seconds or old and shopworn rues in the lot. at EE2 Dunlap, Sixth Ward, deaf; Morris M. Foeht, Twelfth Ward, illness; William B. Henry, Twelfth ward, absent; Harry Landis, Sixth Ward, illness; Augustus W. Masser, Tenth Ward, business; Edward R.

ileigel, Fifth Ward, business: Samuel Schlegel, Thirteenth Ward, business; William Wolf, C.umru township, because serving would mean the laying off of other men of whom he is foreman. 1 Early Cases Disposed Of. Without leaving the jury box the Jury in the case against John Bagen stose, rendered a verdict of guilty. Sentence was postponed William Scharb was acquitted of the charge of rape by Judge Endlich in which it was brought out that the 15 year old girl had made a round of saloons on the night of the occurence and was drunk. The case against George Burkart, charged with false pretense and forgery, in the execution of a lease for a property, using the name of H.

G. Kissinger, in the transaction, was heard before Judge Endlich. Guilty. Judge Wagner in an opinion discharged the rule to take off the nonsuit in the case of Adam A. Reeser against Aaron S.

Dundore and Sarah Swope. 'Arthur J. Pclfer pleaded guilty to the charge of having maintained a gambling house, he being the last of the four defendants to do so, after the last raid made by District Attorney of slot machines. He was sentenced to pay a line of $10y and costs. John F.

Reigel was not sentenced when called before Judge Endlich. The matter was laid over till March 24th to give the District Attorney an opportunity to Investigate the matter. On motion of T. K. Letdy, the court granted the release of Frank Vogel, from the Berks jail, placed there on a capias for the non payment of a non support order.

Judge Endlich set April 7, 1913, ns the date for the hearing on ho application for a guardian to be appointed for Henry M. Battenfeld, a weak minded person. TJie final order of the court In the matter of the dissolution of the Nat lonal Brass and Iron Works, was 3ign. ed by Judge Endlich on Monday. POUCE COURT Heal Vp Two Officers.

A fine of $11.25 or 30 days in Jail was imposed by Alderman Krelder in police court Monday morning upon Archie Strausscr, aged 24, who was one of the toughest propositions that the police have had to deal with in a long time. Strausser was sitting on the front porch of his boarding house at Seventh and Cherry streets Saturday night when Officer Netf came along. Ths landlady said that Strausser was ugly and would raise a disturbance If he got inside. The officer asked him to take a walk to sober up. Sergeant St.

Clair also happened along and together they started Strausser off. He turned on the officers and began beating St. Clair. He quieted doAvn, but when the patrol wa called and he was on his way to the station house, he again attacked St. Clair, throwing a coat over his head and raining heavy blows on him.

Alderman Kreider, who sentenced him was Strausser's guardian hen he was released from Glen Mills some years ago. It developed also that he had been at the basketball game Saturday night and beat a man up on the way homo. St. Clair had his clothes nearly torn off. Leo Sananski, 22 and Frank Jubaek, 25, charged with fighting and Martin Sullivan, 27, resisting Officer Shully when he' made the arrest, were each fined $6.26 or ten days.

Frank Kelly, 30, arrested by Officer Hall, drunk and begging, got $6.25 or ten days. William McGeeney protested his Innocence of a charge of drunkenness and begging, preferred by Officer Baet zel, saying he wouldn't swear falsely if he was worth $50,000, but he got $6.25 or ten days anyway. John Hoffman, 45, disorderly was given $8.25 on 24 hours. Wm. 'Sochrowsky, 60.

of Blrdsboro, arrested by Officer Noll for drunkenness, was discharged. li i MORE FLAGS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Reading schools are to have more Ameilcan flags. All buildings possessing flags that have become detapidated through wear will receive new ones and all new buildings will be provided with the" national colors. The state school code provides th it every school building must float the' flag from the outside.

MED I CAD USE CROWN EASTER EGG DYES 12 Heautiful Shades for 5 Cents. Sold Everywhere. Perfectly Harmless Manufactured by W. H. RASER, Reading, Pa.

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