Reading Times from Reading, Pennsylvania • Page 3

COMIJUllITY CELEBRATION Municipal Christmas Promises To Be a Stellar Event (Continued from First Pagre.) It was reported that a quartet of elngers will visit the large Penn street stores during the three nights they will be open preceding Christinas and sing carols pertaining to Yuletide. 5,000 PROGRAMS. The committee decided to have 6,000 sheets printed containing the program, the carols and the names of the organizations co operating" with the committee in. the celebration For the gift committee Lewis G. Early told of having arranged for the 2,500 boxes of candy to be distributed and also for the 2,500 oranges to be given to the kiddies, Monday eve, following Christmas.

'The by request of the Quota Club will be delivered at the Auditorium on Monday evpning next where and when the members will fill the boxs for distribution. Prof. Claude Rosenberry reported having arranged for the carols and the engagement of the Ringgold band of 24 pieces. Mrs. John C.

Seltzer reported the decorations for' the occasion completed including the platform and streamers. THE FINANCES. George M. Jones, for the finance, committee said an appeal would be made through the papers for $1 dona tions. Mr.

Jonea declared if there was a surplus after all the bills contracted in connection with the celebration were paid it ought to be distributed as a Christmas present to the six children institutions in the county. He named the three Catholic organi zations, the two Protestant and the Home for Friendless Children. This was agreed to. Howard Dippery, for the lightini committee said "Victor Orth, an elec trician, had agreed to wire the tree and furnish 200 lights for $30. The proposition was accepted.

Mr. Dip pery spok0 of having the crops and star of the P. R. Patriotic Society placed on the right side of the tree. The matter was referred to J.

Chairman of tht committee A committee to maintain order waa placed in charge of Douglass Kauffman, of the American Legion who will furnish the needed help. WIFE WANTS COUNSEL FEES Eva Shepler, through Attorney H. Robert Mays, has filed a petition with the court asking for a rule on her husband, Arthur W. Shepler, to show cause why an order for the pay ment of $200 counsel fees should not be paid in order that she can make a defense in a divorce proceeding brought against her on the ground of desertion. She alleges that the charges made by her husband are groundless and false.

She also asks for a rule on her husband to show cause why an Issue should not be framed and the matter tried by a jury. Judge Wag granted the rule in both pro ceedings. THE DIXIE TRIO AT Y. M. C.

A. HALL Last evening In T. M. C. A.

hall was given the second number In the members' course. The attraction was The Dixie Trio in songs and story; told of the most romantic period of American history, the life of "the old south before the war." The songs sung and the stories told referred largely to a period in our history before the days of 60. Miss Jane Walton, of Georgia, Is the manager of the company and the combined presented a unique program full of interest and variety. There was a large attendance present. New Treatment Gives the Sick Quick Results CASES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FINDING RAPID RELIEF THROUGH NEW METHODS I treat diseases by an absolutely new and orialnal method which can be obtained nowhere else in this city.

If you are nervous, exhausted. worn out, sleepless, dizzy, have headache, loss of memory this Is the treatment for you. It will make you strong and vigorous with out druoalnq or stimulants. We also treat Locomotor Ataxia, Eplllosy and all Chronic Diseases Sleeplessness. Insomnia.

Anemia, Goiter. Hloh Blood Pressure. Pro oresslve Paralysis. Call at our of fice for names of cured peoote. We also treat Asthma.

Catarrh of Nose. Throat or Lungs. Stomach Trouble, Skin Diseases. We take no Incurable Diseases. All patients carefully examined.

Wm. Tonkin, M. ft 327 Washington Tt. Office Hours 9 to 11 A.M.: 2 to 4 6 to 8 P.M., Except Sunday unless by appointment. DEATHS OF THE DAY FLOWERS Sarah, wife of Edward Flowers, died at her home at Prescott, aged 66 years.

Besides her husband, a son, George, survive. Funeral Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10 at the house, ANSPACH Mrs. Amelia Anspach died from the 'effects of a stroke at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Morris Becker, Stouchsburg, aged 72 years.

She was a member of Host Reformed Church. The following survive: Brother. Frank, Reading; sister, Mrs. Rebecca Zeller, Stouchsburg; sons, Jacob, BernvHle, and Edward, of Reading; daughters, Laura, Stouchsburg; Mary, Bernville, and Sadie, wife of Morris Becker, Reading. McGAW Louise, daughter of R.

Marshall and Florence (nee DeHart) McGaw, died at the home of her parents, near Landis Store, aged nine months, the cause of death bavin been pneu monia. Besides the parents there re main a brother and a sister. Inter ment will be made Thursday, Dec. 15, at 2 p. m.

in Aulcnbach's SCHELL. Frank E. Schell ared five years, ten months and 6 riavs died Monday night at the home of his parents. 740 Kirch street, from croup, tie is the son of Kobert ana Jimira m. Schell.

The funeral was held this afternoon from the home of his parents. Rev. C. A. Much conducted tile religious ser vices.

The bodv was attired in white and rested in a white plush casket. In. torment was made in Alsace cemetery. Undertaker Seidel was in charce. REASSIGNMENT OFMMMITTEES Changes Made Necessary by the Death of Senator Knox Washington, Dec.

13. Re assignment of committee places made necessary by the death of Sen ato Knox, of Pennsylvania, was practically completed today as submitted by Chairman Curfis, of the Republican committee on committees, the reassignment gives Senator Spencer of Missouri, the chairmanship of the committee on Indian affairs, succeeding Mr. Curtis who became chairman of the rules committee, succeeding Mr. Knox. Senator Capper, of Kansas, was chosen chairman of the claims committee.

Other selections included the naming of Senators Harreld Oklahoma to the committee on agriculture, Du Pont of Delaware to the committee on commerce and Crow of Pennsylvania to the committees on immigration, inter oceanic canals, manufacturers and territories. HAESELER. Emma T. (nee Towns) widow of William H. Haeseler, died 'on Monday at the Hahnemann hOBDltal.

Philadelphia. She is a resident of this city, having lived at 410 Douglass street. She was ill one week. She was born In Reading and spent the greater part of her life here, although she had lived in Schuylkill coun'v for a few years, but came to this city when she was married. Her husband died 14 years ago.

He was a coal merchant. She is survived by one son. William one (rrandson. Leonard, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Heilman.

of Philadelphia. Mrs. C. C. Ileick.

of Frackville. L. W. Town, of Brooklyn, and E. Towns, of Undertaker Auman has charge of the local arangemenU.

FAIR. Charles H. Fair, aged 60 died Monday night at his home in Shillington from a complication of He had been ailing for some time but was only bedfast a few days. He is the son of Levi and Catharine (nee Waiters) Fair. The deceased had een employed at the Maldoncree pumping station, but on account of ill health, retired about i years ago.

His wife. Maria (nee Nagle) died 67 years ago. He is survived by one son. John of this city, three grandsons Elmer E. and Mervln of this city: Charles of Charleston, and three great FREEMAN.

James Freeman, aged 53 years, died yesterday morning at the Homeopathic hospital. He was admitted to the institution on Dec. 10. His home was in Ho is survived bv his wife. Alice (nee Moser).

and eight children: Edward, of Reading: Mrs. Parson, of Shillington: Mrs. Mabel Fisher, of Shilling ton Mary Ida. James. George and Warren, at home, one brother.

Isaac, of this city, also remains. He was stricken while at work on Saturday morning and was removed to the hospital. He had been employed at the P. R. freight house for a number of years and apparently was In the best of health when he came to work on Saturday moraine WOULD GROUP THE NEW ENGLAND ROADS Boston.

Dec. 13. Grouping of the New England railroads as a unit, control of which would remain entirely In this section, was suggested today at a public hearing before the joint New England Commission on Domestic ajid Foreign Commerce, as a plan for consolidating the roads under the transportation act of 1920. The proposal was drafted by George L. Crooker, of Providence, It.

a vice president of the commission. POLICE SEARCH FOR BILLY WASSERMAN Wilmington, Dec. 13. A aisease inoculated sheep disappeared from the Delaware hospital today and a general search is being conducted by the police and hospital authorities, who fear the sheep was stolen and may be used as food. The sheep, "Billy Wasserman," has been at the hospital ton months, during which time he was made the subject of pathological experiments in half a dozen diseases.

DEAD BODY FOUND FLOATING IN RIVER Pittsburgh, Dec. 13. The body of an unidentified white man was found floating in the Allegheny river near the Sixth' street bridge today. Superficial examination seemed to Indicate that he had suffered two' probable fractures of the skull and a broken neck. Police are said to be wofking on the theory that the man was slain by highwaymen and the body thrown Into the river, i mm: i i'inpni(i8 S3 8 S3 S3 8 SI S8 i3 Santa Your home can be made happy with a fine player piano if you will hurry right around to my headquarters, 116 118 So.

6th and pick one out. There are lots and lots of fine instruments there including the world famous Pianola and Duo Art Pianos the world's finest player and reproducing pianos Pianola Pianos are priced from $645 Other Player Pianos are priced from $435 Duo Art Pianos are priced from $795 Convenient Terms Can Be Arranged 8 A tn Large Stock of Im 111. Regular Pianos Alto t2 QUALITY at the RIGHT Price The Wittich Store Reading's Largest Distributor of Pianos, Player Pianos, Viotrolas and Reoords 116 1 18 South Sixth Street C011YICT IS STILL AT LARGE Abandon Hope of Capturing O'Connor, the Condemned Murderer Chicago, Dec. 18. Virtually abandoning hope of catching; "liucky" Tommy O'Connor, condemned murderer, who escaped from the Cook county jail with two companions in a sensational delivery last Sunday, county and city officials today began considering reforms to make similar episodes Impossible.

The county commissioners named a committee of five to Investigate conditions at the jail. Sheriff Peters replied with a statement charging the commissioners had refused frequent requests for money to repair locks, windows and bars; State's Attorney Crowe continued the grand jury Investigation, and city officials presented charges of laxity in the Five city detectives were Injured, three seriously, near Milwaukee today, when an automobile In which they were speeding to Hartford, turned over. A report that O'Connor was In a hotel at Hartford proved groundless. William Fogaty, former Jail Inmate, told the state's attorney's office today that the gun used by O'Connor in the escape was smuggled Into the Jail in a 'sandwich. SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday night, Dec.

24, the Salva tion Army will give its anual Christmas party to a large number of child ren. This affair is very popular with the youngsters of town who are certain to have a good time, with whole some amusement and entertainment and also to receive presents. At 3 in the afternoon of the same day the officers in charge will give out the Christmas baskets to poor families. Each family has been look ed Into by the officers and tickets were given to the deserving families who will receive one of the baskets on presentation of the ticket. Ensign, Myrtle Messenger is in charge.

oc IO IOC aonck IOOOI 30CXOE i 1 AD I NG NEWS TIMES, READING, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 192f TfrfiS MOCK TRIAL (Continued fiom First Page.) method committee of the International Rotary club. He told the local Rotartans of the work what the International club Is doing and he launched' a campaign to' establish a code of ethics for each classification of business. Each Rotarlan will be required within, the next two weeks to write up a code of ethics for his particular line of business and send it In to the secretary of the club, These codes will be sent to the International headquarters, where they are receiving similar codes from all the clubs in the world: From the different articles the club expects to establish a permanent code to be used in every local club. Mr. Gon daker's plan was received with enthusiasm and every man present was very much Interested in the Idea and promised to help In every way possible.

Mr. Gondaker has charge or drawing up the final code and Is now1 visiting the different local clubs in order te interest them and get their co operation in this matter. MOCK TRIAL FOLLOWS Following Mr. Gondaker's talk, the mock trial was held in which the mayor was the stern judge. Conrad High, the prisoner, was tried for some weakness of the club.

The other court officials were: Court crier, I. C. Sithens; sheriff, W. U. Barr; court clerks, Miles Webster and Miss Hummer; district attorey, R.

W. Kinscy; first assistant, Edward prosecuton wtnesses, Rdu Calm and W. W. defense wtnesses, Landes Miller and O. H.

Bennett; attorneys for the defense, Hen Johnston and' Philip Zeigler. JAP PURSER KILLED IN A FIGHT Hoqulam, Deo. 13. One Japanese believed to bo K. Noteu tmrser on the steamship Shlnsel Maru, was killed on the waterfront here tonight in a revolver encounter between two federal agents and four alleged peddlers of narcotics.

Three Japanese escaped, apparently unhurt Attention storekeepers! Now Is the time to stock up on Wrapolnn Paper Paper Baas and Tie Yarn for the Holidays. Our Drlces are rlaht. It will oav Vou to see us before golna elsewhere. EARL'S 525 Penn St. loxaoi THE BOOSTER ASSOCIATION Independent Americans Prepare for a Year of Great Activity The "Berks County Boosters' association O.

of held their regular monthly meeting at the O. of I. A. hall, SOS Court street, last evening. President Charles E.

Knoll, of Nev ersink Council, presided. Delegates were present from Myerstown, Potts town, Eshbach, Leespart, Birdsboro. Mertztown, Kempton, Landis Store and Reading about 150 being pres ent David Davis, state vice councilor. of Summit Hill delivered a force ful address: Edward I Krueger past state Councllqr; Isaac Dando, of Cressona, and Charles R. Werner of Reading, past state councilors were also present.

One of the principal objects brought before the meeting was the holding of a monster class initiation at Pottstown on Thursday evening, March 16, The degree team of Tulpehocken Council, No. 941, of Myerstown, will put on the work This council is the strongest council of the association, having a mem bership of over 1,400. Another important matter brought 4 lonoi up was the appointing of commit tee to devise ways and means for a combined drawing to be' held in the near future, the proceeds to be used as a fund to finance a trip to Allen town in 1922, where the next 'state, convention will be held. It the purpose of the association to occupy one entire division in this parade and to have about 2,500 men in line. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Charles Wheeler, Reading; vice pres ident W.

H. Bryan, Reading; sec retary, George E. Esterly, Reading; treasurer, A. P. Huber, Myerstown; chaplain, Oscar T.

Matz, of Shilling ton. There are six councils in this city connected with this Order and since they have moved into their new headquarters at 508 Court street have made large increases in mem bership. BE THRIFTY The next meeting of the Booster association will be held at Myers town, Jan. 11. Samuel J.

Randall Council, No. 448, of Reading, will 1 hold an entertainment at their hall, I 508 Court street, on Friday, Dec. is Nature's first aid to the body in times of weakness. Scott's Emulsion unsurpassed in purity and goodness. is nourishment in a form 1 that seldom fails.

Before buying your Xmas Gifts come to see our entirely new stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, PAUL DILLER The Watchmaker 344 Penn St. Capitol Theatre Bldg. JOIN OUR 1922 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB CLASSES NOW FORMING SECOND NATIONAL BANK 511 PENN STREET, READING, PA. 301 DIVESy POMEROY STEWART If You HavenH Much Experience in Buying Furniture Use Our Twenty Years9 Knowledge Every art has to be studied and to have a thorough knowledge of the qualities of furniture is no easy matter. We have worked hard at it and expect to go on doing so for a long time.

But we HAVE had a great deal of experience and we do know what the craftmanship of a piece of furniture ought to be for the money it is to be sold for. So we are quite sure we can be of use when you, come to the serious business of selecting worthy gifts from this enormous supply of individual pieces and suites. The beautiful new floors of furniture are a veritable treasure house of the things make the most welcome gifts. Here are a few suggestions for you to act upon for today's shopping. Game tables, 6 styles, 33.50' to $60.

Gateleg tables, 9 styles, $24 t6 Nest tables, 3 styles, to 40. Parlor tables, 9 styles, $9.50 to 15. Card tables, 9 styles, $2.75 to $12. Telephone tables, 9 styles, $7.25 to $24. Mahogany combination desk' or secretary, 13 styles, $60 to $157.

Writing desks, 10 styles, $22.50 to $142.50. Spinet desks, 6 styles, $40 to $135. Plain bookcases, 9 styles, $32 to $66.50. Sectional bookcases, 12 styles, $32.50 to $47.50. ttfrxFlfth and Sixth Floors.

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