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TO OPEH HEW PLAYGROUND JThe monthly business meeting of ithi Men's league of St. Mark Reformed church was held Thursday, wUh Charles N. Seitzlnger, president, presiding; Charles M. Leinbach, secretary, and George S. Fisher, finan cis.1 secretary.

yhe report of the membership mjttee showed that two new mem hers were received, Howard P. Gromis and Henry M. Focht. The social committee reported through Le roy G. Heist.

Gustav R. Poet ter. the pastor, reported for the program committee and stated that Edwin A. Moore has been engaged as the speaker for the next meeting: It was decided by the league to open the playground adjoining the church w'lth this committee in charge: James Weinhold, J. V.

Kxhelman, Frank O. Cruise, Seth H. Weidner, George AV. Swelsford, George S. Fisher and Charles M.

Leinbach. The league also decided to accept the invitation of the league of St. Mary Episcopal church to meet with them on June 8. A brass memorial in honor of the 100 young men and women of St. Mark who served the country in the late war will be erected by the league and presented to the church.

The memorial is expected to be ready by JCov. 11. Invitations have been extended to BACK TO Pre War Prices CHILDREN ADULTS 30c 60c INCLUDING WAR TAX A Supreme EFFORT IN CLEAN AMUSEMENT READING NORTH 9th STREET GROUNDS ONE DAY ONLY Afternoon and Evening TUES. VI A STREET PARADE, 10:30 A.M. I We Are the largest Distributors of EGGS In Reading BECAUSE iWe sell the freshest and best.

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She had been in failing health for the last year and was stricken early Thursday morning. She was a daughter of Reuben and the late Lovina (nee Garman) Grim and was a native of Rockland township. Besides her father the following survive: Brothers, George and William Grim, Boyertown; sisters, Mrs. Mary Koch and Mrs. Clara Stoudt, Boyertown; Emma, wife of George Frey, Amityville; Kate, wife! of John Mutter.

Bally; Annia, wife of Warren Oberholtzer, Pennsburg, and Lillie, wife of Peter Sassenroth, Oley. SEIDEL Susan B. widow of Charles Seidel, 'of King of Prussia, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Rahn, Bridgeport, near Norris aged. 72 years.

Death was due to heart failure. She was a native of Alsace township and was well known in Reading. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Rahn, with whom she made her home; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Frank Heller, of Reading.

She was a member of Spies' church. KAHLER Paul Charles Kahler, aged 1 year, 11 months and 2 days, died of diphtheria at the home of the parents, Paul and Gertrude (VonXeida) Kar ler, ,721 North Fourth street. father is identified with the wholesale cigar business. LUTZ Sarah Ellen, wife of Maurice Lutz. died of pneumonia at the home of her parents, George J.

and Mary (nee Zerbe) Lutz, near Cross Keys Hotel, Jefferson township, aged 19 years, 3 months and 1 day. She was a graduate of the local high school, and attended the Keystone State Xormal School, Kutztown, for one year. She was also, a member of the Little Tulpehocken church and Sunday Besides her husband and parents the following survive: An infant son, and brothers C. Marion township; Elvie wife of William Lutz, Xorth Heidelberg; Minnie' Lester Laura CUT THIS OUT IT IS WORTH MONEY Cut out this slip, enclose with five cents, and mail it to Foley 2S35 Sheffield avenue, Chicago, 111., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills for pains in side, and, back, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome ana thoroughly cleans ins cathartic for constipation, biliousness, headaches, and sluggish bowels.

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Their greetings were given by E. W. Houck, N. H. Fichthorn and Charles Kahler.

Treasurer C. D. Wagner reported a balance of $14.08. Rev. Elmer L.

Coblentz, pastor of the Second Reformed church, was the speaker of the evening. "Significance of men's leagues" was the subject of his remarks. Following the meeting refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. sizes. 69c 40cnd45c Pair 89c and 98c Pair SLOT 813 Pcnn Street 1 lj 'i)tiMk AMAoilkwi'iMi 4FUfcS'.

ft A I NEWS TIMES, READING, SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 2 0, 1 92 2 do you REMEMBER in i4 4 0:1 Lloyd Ralph WVerna Catharine all at home. and FREDERICK Annie widow of Lewis S. Fred erick, aged 64 years, died suddenly during the night from heart trouble. She was found dead yesterday morn ing at 7 o'clock by her daughter, Mrs. Frank A.

Markley, of 134 WTalnut, street, with whom she had been residing. Mrs. Frederick was born in Strausstown and came to this city 40 years ago. She was the daughter of the late David and Catharine Len gel. Her husband, who was a meat dealer, died eight years ago.

She was a member of the Reformed denomination. She is survived by the following children: Mayme, wife of Frank Markley; Sarah, wife of John W. Kodgers; Charles W. and Lewis of Philadelphia. Three brothers, Wilson, of Womelsdorf Levi and Allison and a sister, Kate, widow of John Mitman, also remain.

MENKHOUSE Norman P. Menkhouse, aged 48 years, died Thursday evening, at his home, 1151 North 12th street, from pneumonia. It is believed that he contracted pneumonia while spending last Sunday on an excursion up the Hudson. He returned to his home late Sunday night and took to his bed on Monday and became very seriously ill. Mr.Menkhouse was born In this city and is the son of Frank and the late Emma (nee Faust) Menkhouse.

His father, who survives, resides at the old soldiers' home, in Virginia. Mr. Menkhouse has been a barber for many years, conducting an es tablishment at his residence for the past. 14 years. He was a member of St.

Luke Episcopal church and the following lodges: Chandler lodge, N6. 227, F. and A. Lodge of Perfection, Reading consistory, Rajah Temple, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Friendship commandery, No. 237, Knights of Malta, Neversink camp, No.

7634, Modern "Woodmen and Tad more Siesta, No. 77, Princes of Bagdad. Besides his father, he is survived by his widow, Maude (nee Holl), one child, Hazel, wife of Harry Gemmi, and one brother, 'William, of this city. FOX Daniel Fox, aged 69 years, dropped over dead at 12.40 yesterday afternoon in the back yard of his home, 518 South Sixth street. Mr.

Fox had been in the best of health, having no sickness of any kind for many years His death is a great shock to his many friends. Coroner Rorke issued a certificate of death due to natural Mr. Fox had resided in this city since he was a small boy and was employed as foreman of the Reading Hardware Co. He was a member of the Baptist denomination. His wife, Mary Anne (nee White man), died three years ago.

One brother and two sisters, all of this' IVlty, survive. GEBHART. Noah B. Gebhart. aged S2 years, died yesterday morning from a com plication of diseases at the home of his daughter Mrs.

Jacob H. Mauger, 832 North 11th street He had been ailing for some time and was seriously ill for the past few days. Mr Gebhart Is a resident of Potts town, and came to Reading three weeks ago. He had formerly lived in Reading, having been employed for many years at the 9th street mill of the Reading Iron Company. He retired six yearjs ago and moved to Pottstown.

He was born in Feglesvllle. Mr. Gebhart was a civil war veteran, having served' for three years in Co. 138th regulars, Pennsylvania Volunteers He enlisted at Harrisburg on Aug. 13" 1862, and was honorably discharged June 23, IMS.

His wife, Rosanna (nee Levengood), died five years ago. He was a mem ber of tho Reformed church, of Pottstown, and the G. A. R. of Pottstown.

He is survived by three children, Oornoltus and Ell, of Pottstown, and Mn, wife of Jacol) Mauser, of Read lug, Two step brothers, Adam and 4 i A iiiii 17. tfiit ft These runners sprinted ever a five mile Milton, main. both of Pottstown, also re FISHER. Amanda, widow of Henry Fisher, aged 71 years, 10 months and if days, died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning from a complication 6f diseases, at her home, 1032 Amity street. Sheliad been ill for one year and was bedfast for the past 10 weeks.

Mrs. Fisher was born in Exeter township and was the daughter of the late Lewis and Catherine (nee Gambler) Snyder. She had, resided in Reading for the years. She was a member of the First U. E.

church. Her husband died 20 years ago. She ig survived by one child, Sallie, wife of Frank grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters. Susan, wife of Henry Lutz; of Fred erlcksburg, Schuylkill county; Emma, widow of Augustus Flicker; Kate, wife of Samuel Seyler, of Basket, Norma, wife of Frank Shoarder; John and Jacob, of San Antonio, Texas. 8T0LEN BONDS SOLD Minneapolis, May 19.

Thousands of dollars in bonds stolen in the $2, 000,000 daylight mail truck robbery in New Tork, Oct. 21, 1921, and in $300,000 robbery of a mail truck at Chicago, April 6, 1921, have been sold in Minneapolis in the last ten days, J. Merles, postal inspector for tho St. Paul division said today. SEASHORE HOTEL MAN DEAD Atlantic City, N.

May 19. Robert Craighead, president of the Atlantic City Hotelmen's Association and owner of the Craig Hall here, died at his home here at noon. Mr. Craighead was stricken ill aboard ship while returning from Europe a week ago. course in a Herald run held April 26, CAPITOL' "Wav Down East," the picture spectacle with Lillian Gish and Richard Bar thelmess.

that D. W. Griffith has built up on the story of the familiar play of the same title, has been booked at the Capitol Theatre for a special return engagement for Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. "Way1 Down East" had phenomenal runs In New York.

Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia. San Francisco, Los An teles and other cities. Tlie local engagement will be as nearly an exact duplication of the New York presentation as the management of the Capitol Theatre can make it. A special orchestra will play the accompanying score which is an important feature of the show. For Thursday to Saturday, James Oliver Curwood's picturized novel, "Golden Snare." For this afternoon and tonlghit, last showings.

Norma Talmadge in "Love's Redemption;" "Smiles," a one reel com. edy; Promise Me," a Christie comedy special, and the First National Kin ogramg. LYRIC Alice Lake, captivating Metro star, scored a signal triumph in her current presentation at the Lyric Theatre of "Over tlie Wire." The picture was specially made for her by Arthur So mers Ruche, who is distinguished as a writer of fiction. The able supporting cast includes Albert Roscoe. George Stewart and Alan Hale.

With the Buster Keaton comedy, "The Goat," and the Selznick News Lyric patrons have a program of high class entertainment. Coming next week, James Oliver Curwood's "The Flower of the North." COLONIAL' Frederic Isham's story "Three' Live Ghosts," adapted by Paramount, is to be seen for the final times at the Co lonial today. It is defined oddly as the funniest casuaitty of the world's great war. The proeram also includes a Fox Sunshine comedy, "Pardon Me" and the Community Events features interesting topical events pertaining to this city. Next week, Betty Compson Law and the Woman." in "Tii $1.25 a la Rheine ORPHEUM TO DAY Matinee and Night HENRY W.

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Q. Albert nillllllllllllllllllllin Juab' i' fte.tfe&s&iffi 'isfltouifc aetata kv nfHMitA. ten 1914? ORPHEUM MITZI IN "LADY BILLY" A romantic musical masterpiece will be seen at the Orpheum today, matinee and nig ht. when Mitzi. the charming prima donna comedienne, will be seen in "Lady Billy," whichi delighted New Yorkers for over 300 times at the Liberty Theatre.

Mitzi is the same delightful sprite who charmed in "Sari." "Pom Pom" and "Head Over Heels," but in her presentation by Henry W. Savage, she has the all around hit of her career. The demand for seats has been very great yet there are still many ood ones available. HIPPODROME Stella Mayhew, singing comedienne, the highest salaried "single" entertainer ever booked for the Hippodrome, and Eva Fay. mindreader.

are some of the coming attractions at this theatre. The entire Keith bill will be changed for Monday's matinee and the first three days of next week. On the bill for the last times today and tonigrht, Tom Smith, eccentric dan cer and comedian, one of the best known funmakers in vaudeville, with Harry Newman, pianist, tops the pro sram. John Gardner and Edna Leedom. each a vaudeville star, appear together in comedy of unusual calibre.

Walter Manthey witlj a quintet of pretty girls, presents a series of dance creations. On the same program, Armstrong and the Gilbert Sisters, in a skit called "Gems of Joy." singing, dancing and comedy, and Bertha 'Clair, will known in Reading, in "Thrills and Twists." The pictures are on Aesop fable, a Harold Lloyd comedy and tho Fox Weekly News. ARCADIA "Where is My Wanderinc Boy Tonight?" the dramatic thunderbolt that hits at the heart, concludes its record breaking engagement at the Arcadia today. Men, women and children that taxed the tbjeatre at practically every matinee and niprht showing, wept and smiled at the dramatic situations. On the fame program "Red Hot Rivals," Century comedy.

PRINCESS Franklyn Farhum and a star cast including Shorty Hamilton, appears at the Princess for the final times today, in the noted Canyon picture, "The Angel Citizens," adapted from the story, "Riders of the Golden Bar." A comedy, "Try and Get It," with Harry Depp, completes program. Coming Monday and Tuesday. "Agnes Avres in "The Lane That Had No Turning." STRAND Buck Jones appears at the Strand this afternoon and tonight In a western photoplay that establishes new speed records called "Pardon My Nerve." Eileen Percy supports the star. A comedy, "Spooks" completes the bill. Next week "Moran of the Lady Letty" with Valentino and Dorothy Dalton.

SAN TOY Pearl White appears at the San Toy this afternoon and tonight in a new Fox presentation, "Th Broadway Peacock." This is a story 'of after the theatre hour on the gay white way with Miss White as a modern show girl. The added attraction features Charlie Chap, lin in of his funniest comedies, "Shanghaied." Next week "Moran of the Lady Letty" with Valentino and Dorothy Dalton. PICTURELAND Elmo Lincoln appears at Pictureland this afternoon and tonight in a thrilling western picture. "The Big Ranger," a story of frontier life. As an added attraction Buster Keaton presents his funniest success.

"Ths Playhouse." Coming next Monday Harrv Mvws in another installment of the Robinson Crusoe serial, CASINO Tonight Ted Brownagle's orohestra, I of Harrisburg. will be the attraction at the Casino. Carsonia I'arlf. This is one of the best dance orchestras in thoixl; svue. i nere is unncing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, rain or slllne.

The new decorations are attracting attention. The floor is one of the finest in East Pennsylvania. TOWER The paramount orchestra, of' this city, will be the attraction at the Tier, this evening. These Reading boys are popular with the dancers. The Casino management is conducting dances every Wednesday and Saturday evening.

Special trolley accommodations have been made for these, nighus. A PINOCHLE PARTY Pinochle occupied the attention of the members of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association last A progresive pinochle card party was held and Karl Marx cigars offered as prizes to the winners. Twpnty tables were used and it is estimated that nearly one hundred people attended. WAR VETERAN UNDERGOES MANY OPERATIONS Herbert McCarthy, of Catawissa, underwent his 21st major operation in St. Joseph's hospital, this and the physicians are hopeful that this will be the last ordeal of this nature for the unfortunate soldier, McCarthy Is in a weakened condition.

The result of the operation will not be known for several days. In the meantime the patient is said to be exhibiting wonderful fortitude. McCarthy has undergone 334 minor operations to give him relief from his war wounds in addition to the 2 1 major ones and many of these were performed without administering an anaesthetic. With these operations, 63 machine gun bullets are said to have been removed from his body. Remarkable vitality has enabled him to survive the many ordeals.

COLONIAL LAST TIMESJODAY Paramount Presents "Three Live Ghosts" A humorous casualty of the World's War With ANNA Q. NILSSON and NORMAN KERRY Fox Comedy, "Pardon Me" Com munlty Events LYRIC LAST TIME' TODAY ALICE LAKE And Strgnq Supporting Cast In "OVER THE WIRE" BUSTER KEATON In "The Goat" SELZNICK WORLD NEWS ARCADIA LAST TIMES TODAY The Dramatic Thunderbolt "WHERE IS MY WANDERING BOY TONIGHT?" Based on the old Sonq Introducing Culien Landls Virginia Boardman Century Comedy. "Red Hot Rivals" PRINCESS LAST TIMES TODAY. FRANKLYN FARNUM and Star Cast, in thrilling story of Wyoming "THE ANGEL CITIZENS" Fox Comedy, "Try and Get It" STRAND This Afternoon and Tonight BUCK JONES In his latest speed record, "PARDON MY NERVE" Comedy Attraction. "SPOOKS" SAN TOY This Afternoon and Tonight PEARL WHITE in a story of the Gay White Way "THE BROADWAY PEACOCK" Charlie Chaplin in "Shanghaied" FICTUREL AND This Afternoon and Tonight ELMO LINCOLN in a western dra ma, "THE BIG RANGER" Buster Keaton Comedy, "The Play, house" 0 UR MOTTO in public with the MENTS business has been to serve the BEST MUSICAL INSTRU obtainable at the lowest possible prices.

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