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Reading Timesi
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Faur, TIMES PHONE 6101 THE READING TIMES, RE AD ING, TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 30, i 926 TIMES PHONE 6101 MERCHANTS BUREAU TO 'TWAS THE END OF A PERFECT DAY FOR LIBERTIES GIVE $100 imiuii iil. TALK "SHOP IN READING A meetinr of the Merchantje hu DEATHS I Id Raadioi READING CITIZEN HUSBAND AWAY 5 YEARS, WIFE RECOMMENDED DIVORCE. Because ghe' testified she had be.n deserted for more than five years, jennie E. Hatt, 129 Whitaker court, was recommended for a divorce from George S. Hatt, Philadelphia, in a master's report filed yesterday by Max Fisher.

Testimony before the master showed that the couple had quarreled on April 4, 1921, and that the husband had left saying, "You'll have to keep yourself and the family from now on because 1 am going to leave you." VICTIM BURIED FOR NEWA1UL1CE ii reati of the Chamber of Commerci'l will be held In, the Amerioar Hous next Monday. Discussion of th" "Shop in Reading" campaign for th Christmas trade is planned. PHIIiADELPHIA, Nov. 29. When ANGELICA MAN WHO WIELDED AXE IS SENT TO ASYLUM John S.

'Long, arrested a week ago while destroying furnishings in his h.mie near Angelica with an axe, has been removed from the Berks county prison to the asylum at Wernersvllle. Victor Long, a son, denied yesterday the statement of police that his Jonn R. Hopper, 35, giving Reading as nis ao uress, escorted Jean Mullen 3L bobbed haired brunette home from a party here Sunday, at 4 a. at Vote Aid to Reading: Hose was confronted by the pajama clad 1MB II B. Polish Falcons Pallbearers Funeral of Mrs.

John Kowaiski MRS. ELLEN A. SCHILDT, 73 widow of Amos Schildt, die Sunday at her jiome, 525 Mulberry st, after several weeks illness. She was in Bern township and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Amos Wahl. She is survived by a brother, John Wahl, this city, and two Mary, figure ot Walter F. Mullen, 33, armed a a nana a a a a mum a Campaign; Nominate Officers witn a 38 caliber revolver. JB The brunette rushed between the a man, and her escort and the follow father cnasea tne iamily from Ine house with the nxe. He says that liis frightened by previ Pre Xmas DIAMOND RING SPECIAL dialogue "uo you Know wno tnis woman at home, and Mrs.

Samuel I. Bower, this city. ous outbreaks, has not been living Officers 'were' nominated 'last night at a meeting at the Liberty Fire company. Electon will be held on the is? demanded Mullen. "Ses," stammered the surprised BERT M.

LeSUER, 58, former with his rawer. At the time of the axe episode, Victor says, she was at her home in this city. Long had been working for Henry last Monday in January. At the4 escort," sne is Miss Jean Mullen." meeting was decided to ddnate J100 "Do you know who I am?" then cash aim CASH director of manual training at the Hoys' High school, died last week to the fund of the Reading Hose E. II ill i.

Lebo, Angelica storekeeper, during the summer months. Lebo said he OR CREDIT asked the husband. "Yes, you are her brother," the reply. CASH OR 50c WEEKLY at his home in Pittsburgh. He was elected to the Pittsburgh schools fifteen years ago.

While In Reading he was principal of the evening high school for several years. It was the husband turn to be told police the man had a family nut did not give police the report that Long had driven out his family. surprised. company for the purchase of an ambulance. Those nominated included: President, Charles Snyder; secretary, Charles Fry; assistant secretary, Paul S.

Wagner; foreman, Irvin Rathman; chief hose director, John Eshelman and William Prayer; chief enginerr, Thomas DeVine. The colloquy ended when the hus (Picture en Page 10) Burial of Mrs. John Kowaiski, who was murdered at her home, 534 South Seventh Thanksgiving morning, by an escaped maniac, took place yesterday from St. Ma y's Folish Catholic church, Twelfth and Spruce streets. Preceding the burial, a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated.

Hollowing this the cortege proceeded to at Mary's cemetery at Millmont, where Mrs. Kowaiski was buried. The mass was celebrated by the Rev: Adalbert Malusr cki, rector of St. the Rev. Francis L.

Pal ecki, seconj assistant rector, and the Rev John S. Lore nc, first assistant rector and sub deacon. Father Lorenc delivered the sermon in Polish and the absolution at the grave There remain his widow and two band ordered the woman into the sons, Charles Everett and William DEWALT, CONGRESS escort car and the trio were driven to the 32d street and Woodland Monroe LeSuer. avenue station. Hopper and Mrs, MRS.

MARY K. SEIOEL, 56. 339 Mullen were held In $300 ball each JUST 45 ODD LADIES' BHAMOKP although the woman protested the Schuylkill wife of William E. RACE LOSER, SPENT $2,433 IN CAMPAIGN How much i cost to lose a congressional, election? Many i answers are possible, but Seidel, died Sunday afternoon at the innocence of her. escort.

Mullen was fined $3.50 on the charge of carrying Homeopathic hospital. concealed deadly weapons. She was born in Leesport but lived Will Be Sold for The rings, are white and Soon after Mullen returned to his the greater part of her life in this i 1,1 Arthur G. Dewalt, Allentown. de home, came a ring on the telephone, feated Democratic candidate for Con "Is Miss Mullen there?" a was delivered by earners jaiecKJ green, 18 kt.

solid gold some are worth double that price gress for the Berks Lehigh district. and man's voice inquired. "She's not here." was the answer. filed his yesterday. It was an expenditure of $2,483.25.

That Is the Bearers of the casket were mem city, where she attended St, Mark's Reformed She is survived by her husband, three sons, Paul. Ralph and Edgar, all at home; a brother, Oscar Clay, Akron, and three sisters, Mrs. William Snyder, Philadelphia: Mrs. Jonathan Spatz, Bern, and Mrs. John Snyder, Lees Mullen announced today he had Trustees: Charles Veimer, Mark Snyder and Michael Frantz; financial secretary, Charles Toole; treasurer, William M.

Toole. Shouid Toole be elected to the office of treasurer, it will be the twentieth consecutive year he has held that position with the company. Assistant engineers: Howard Marsh, Paul Printz, George Wagner and Thomas Lafata; assistant hos directors, George Roland, Lester Focht, John Goncher, Charles Gerber, Chester Hoffmaster, Joel Schmehl and Samuel Saylor. Delegates nominated to attend the Firemen's Union, Philip Ehman, Paul Wagner, Lester Frank Hohl and Charles Gerber. Joseph F.

Morris was iiominated delegate' to the Firemen's Relief association; delegates attend state association, lawyers to speed up his ip bers of the Pol'sh Falcons, of "which Mrs. Kowalski's husband was an ac come early. As Long As They Last amount he filed yesterday as his expense as required by law. Of this amount was contributed plication for a divorce which he said tive member. They were Stanislaw he requested fi' nnths ago, by the national Democratic committee.

Expenses included newspaper Sychterz, Adam Dumlnski, Stanley Codziejewski, Andrew Wolek, Frank Franckowiak and Francis Rzonas. I'm advertising, clerical hire and travel STOLEN FIREVvoRKS BLAMED FOR DEATH Several hundred persons visited ing expenses. the home of the Kowalski's, where OF TRIO OF BOYS the body, was viewed before' the AMERICAN BUSINESS CLUB Full purchase price allowed on any of these rings at tny time in exchange for a larger diamond. solemn high mass held at tho ASHLAND, Nov. 29 (JP) TO HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY That the annual Christmas party John Lester Keeler, alternate.

The casket was surrounded with hundreds; of floral tributes from friends and relatives. Fireworks stolen from the Asnland County Fair grounds were held to Ray Frantz and Herbert Melcher IMAS CHECKi CASHED THEODORE A. BREEDV, 71, died last night of heart trouble at his home, 1014 Franklin st. He was employed at. the Metropolitan Edison and was a membe" of St, Paul's Catholic church, being active in the Holy Nanfe Society there.

A well known clarinetist, he belonged to the Musicians' Protective Association. He is survived by his wife; two sons, George and Paul, this city, and two daughters, Mary and Airs. Elizabeth Young. Paul Breedy, the son, is a widely known singer. of the American Business club wUl be held the week before the holiday day b.

Deputy State Fire Marshal were nominated deigeaies 10 ine Berks County Firemens' association. Charle. Good to have caused the ex was announced by Les Nerdhnm. chairman of the social committee at It was announced at tne meeting that the Montgomery Hose company plosioi. here Sunday night which brought death to three youths and a last night's meeting of the organization at the Berkshire hotel.

I I 51 a a I ot Norristown, will be guests at the Liberty's 72nd annual banquet and anniversary to.be held in January. START WORK ON NEW RECTORY FOR ST. MARGARET PARISH seriouj burns to, a fourth. Investigation showed, Mr. Good said, that the lock on the store house at the fair grounds had been broken I0C3O OE302 ionoi OOOI COUNTY FIXES DAYS FOR and a packing case of "bombs" left IOo rrir HJLILiBBI A BOB STfWWWw iTT I ASSESSMENT APPEALS Appeal days for the 1927 assess over from a fireworks display at the fair he several months ago, stolen.

Parts of some of the bombs were found In the abasement of the Ole Holsbo home where the four boys ments for county taxes will on Dec. 7 and conclude on Jan. 28, county, commissioners said yesterr'ay. Various wards of Reading are assigned to Jan. ID, 21, 24 and 26.

were playing when the explosion Our Windows Ever Changing, Are Ever Interesting. We Insist Every Customer MUST Be Satisfied. shook the place. INCORPORATED. Children Ck While plans for the.

new St. Margaret's Catholic rectory, on Spring street between Third street and Centre avenue, are not yet finished, workers have started excavating on the plot. Plans for the building are now being designed by Ritcher and Kiler and are expected to be completed shortly. The rectory will constitute the second unit of the orthwest Catholic parish, which was organized six years ago. With tLe completion of the rectory, the congregation will turn to the construction of the main church and a new convent nouso for tho sisters, servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, teachers of the children of the parish.

The whale series of buildings will conform with the English collegiate design and granite stone trimmed with limestone of the present combination building, those in charge taid. Rev. William J. McShain, rector of the parish, and Rev. Thomas B.

Murray, assistant, who now live at 1012 N. Fifth st, will occupy the new rectory when it is completed. OWNER CALLS FOR TRUCK AND CARGO OF EMPTY BARRELS State police at the West Reading barracks yesterday turned over to John Hart, of Shillington, the truck containing five empty beer kegs which had been shot at three times late Friday by Federal Prohibition Aient John McCafferty in a wild chase In the vicinity of Tenth and Cotton streets. The truck had been held by state police pending word from McCafferty. Sergeant Charles Keller said yesterday that no word has been received from the federal officer since they were requested to hold the truck by him.

"I saw no reason for holding it any longer in view of the fact that it had five empty beer kegs, and this is not a violation of the law," said Keller last night. City police were brought out on a riot call when. McCafferty fired the three shots into the truck. An argument followed between the drivers, the federal officer and city police, which lasted for nearly an hour. It ended with the two occupants of the truck walking off and disappearing.

SELECT GIRLS FOR DEBATING TEAMS AT SCHUYLKILL MOTHER: Fletcher's Cas toria is a pleasant, harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, O' CHARGES CHECKS ISSUED AGAINST FUNDLESS ACCOUNT Wanted on a charge of issuing worthless checks, Genge Geary, of Kutztown, was yesterday arresetcd and brought to Rending on Alder jV'rnn's warr.mt He was laer released under bad of $300 pending a i i.aiing. Li. Klcvan.ky is the piose Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, especially prepared for 0 lntants in arms and Children all ages. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Proven directions on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend it.

Tryouts for women's debating teams at Schuylkill college were held three speakers being selected for both the affirmative and negative teams. Klta Unagast, this city; Helen Savidge, Tower City, and Sara Kwing, Pine Grove, will compose the affirmative team while (Irace Fidinger, this city; Mae Sarig, Temple, and Lyalette Ingle, this city, Will uphold the negative sides. Debating on "Resolved: That the United States should cancel debts owed to it by the allied nations," the same question as the men's teams rire debating, the girls will battle with Temple university, Cedar Crest, Washington, Albright, Dickinson, Klizabethtown, Moravian, Gettysburg, Susquehanna. Lebanon Valley and ether Eastern colleges. Professor Charles 13.

Kacliel will roach the teams which will' not debate before January. Arrangements for the annual prayer week, Pec. 6 to 10, have been completed by Y. M. C.

A. and Y. W. O. A.

committees of the school. Rev. O. L. Schaller, I larrisburg, assistant editor of Evangelical Sunday school literature will speak.

a a I SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Special Prices Now Instead of After Christmas! Are you looking for a gift for someone who seems to have everything? Then, indeed, it must be utterly unique and. that's when the Thomas Art Shop can serve you with jifts that simply are" not to be found anywhere else It would take pages and pages to describe the infinite variety of Thomas Gifts these are but a few: a it si 5 1 Make a Newly Furnished Room Your Gift to Your Home The season of remembering, others is a good time to remember yourself, and a mighty good present that all the family will enjoy is to furnish at least one room anew. The living room for example center of sociability of the home, always in use but particularly so these yuletide days. Costs much? Not a bit of it with the ANNUAL POMEROY HOLIDAY FURNITURE SALE NOW TAKING PLACE And Prices Cut on Every Piece of Furniture On Our Two Floors 10 to 20 Beautiful furniture an ornament to any homebeautiful in design, artistic in finish, enduring in service getting qualities. II a CLASS NO.

19 GIVES 4 MINSTREL SHOW AT ST. JOHN'S REFORMED Combining effective vocal numbers With clever repartee, Class No. 19 of St. John's Reformed church last night presented an excellent minstrel nhow to a 'large' receptive first night tuidienre in the church basement. The program was put over very smoothly and almost every number drew enthusiastic npp'ause.

As a whole the show was far above the usual amateur run and the equal of many professional offerings. "Rabbit" Hare ard "Hushy" Rhodes, Already known to Reading vaudeville fans, played the end men and baited aptly by Harrison Peck, interlocutor, kept the audience in a continual uproar with sallies antics. "She Knows Her Onions," sung by the "Rabbit," and "Ha, Ha, Ho, Ho. Me Too," as sung by. Rhodes, shaved honors with the final ensemble of the company, "Good bye, Fo'ks." The presentation, dire tod by Alan It.

Haus, will be continued until Friday night. BREAKS ARM IN FALL While at work at the Subway Oil Nicolls and Spring streets, Victor Roy Reichter, lfi, of 1139 Mulberry yesterday fell and "broke his loft arm. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. Imported French Handbags Afternoon Bags Ostrich Leather Wallets and Bill Folds Nest of Florentine Leather Books Bridge Sets Bronze and Florentine Book Ends China Sets Thermos Sets Table Decorations for Hostesses' Florentine Table Lights Imported Ship Models Bridge and Reading Lamps Everything Priced Lower! That means more gifts and better gifts from your Christmas appropriation 1 0 As an example of the unusual values, we quote 3 Piece Living Room Suite, covered with taupe mohair, with spring arm and back and a frieze reverse on Usually Selling for $462.50 $412.50 3 Piece Living Room Suite, covered with green mohair and damask, with reversible cushions.

Usually Selling for g247.50. 3 Piece Jacquard Living Room Suite with large wing back chairs, in many different colors, Usually Selling at $1 75 $157.50 3 Piece Living Room Suite, covered with mohair, reversible cushions and trimmed with mohair 3 Piece Living Room Suite, covered all over with mohair, with spring cushions and back. Usually Selling for $240 3 Piece Living Room Suite, covered all over with mohair, with spring reversible cushions. Usually Selling for $220 $198 3 Piece Jacquard Living Room Suite, covered all over with'same covering and with reversible cushions Usually Selling for $127.50. $115 3 Piece Living Room Suite, urn WANTS OTHERS TO EENEFIT ALSO "Please publish this statement as I want people everywhere to know of the wonderful benefit I have derived from the use ot Fo'ey Pills, diuretic stimulant to the kidneys." Mrs.

A. G. Wells, Rocky Mount, N. long suffered phsical distress and that "always tried'' feeling which results when kidneys and bladder are not working properly. Remember that the 'always tired" feeling shows something physically wrong, and what Foley Pills have done for others, they can do for Ask your druggist for Foley Pills.

Adv. a velour, very sturdily built, with reversibh For the Children Games and books galore for everybody exquisite Christmas cards just' thousands of them! covered with Jacquard cushions. edging. Usually Selling for $148.75 3 Piece Living Room Suite, Usually Selling for $325, ml 3 Piece Living Room Suite, with spring reversible cushions, and moss edge mohair covered, trimming. Usually Selling for $364 covered With the new jaspe velour covering, with reversible cushions, and trimmed with black edging.

Usually Selling at $165.75, $139.50 3 Piece Living Room Suite, covered all over with mohair, with reversiblo cushions in tapestry and trimmed with mohair edging. Usually Selling at $370 $337.50 Tomcroy's Fifth and Sixth Floors, Hear Elevators. 3 Piece Living Room Suite, THOMAS ART SHOP I 130 NORTH FIFTH STREET I background, reversiblo covered with taupe mohair, with rose cushions, with black moss edge trimming. WHAT COSTS $1.39 The answer is: "Noe EquI Ilayon Bloomers," cn Sale, 403 Fran Square OOl Usually Selling for $400. 3oao30aoc IOOOI IOE30t30I 4 iQnm ior irT.

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