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READING READIN A if DAY MORNING, A I i 7 9 3 0 TVZZS PHONE 6101 2 Wounded In Allentown 'Bu TIMES PHONE 6101 STATE NEWS MAN SHOOTS N. Y. KEPT HIS DIGNITY IN RACE DO YOU KNOW THAT (A prize of tl will be awarded to the one who will teSi jn the most Interesting "Do Ycu Know" Item each week concerning persons or things In Rsrks count. Address communications to the "Do Tou Know" Editor, Reading Times); AT 'SWINDLERS' AT $5,080 PRICE Jiore tf Jpecialized JTiops Perm at Seventh Street Claims They Got $50,000 Doctor Says He Was From Him in Stock Transaction Blackmailed on False Charge ALLENTOWN, April 16 Two men were wounded and a number of PHILADELPHIA." April 16 (P, Dr. William Frederick Faltenmayer testi shoppers were thrown into excite fied today at the trial of seven men ment at noon today when a New charted with extortion and oonspir York business man emptied a re volver in a chase on the street after acy to extort, that he paid $5,000 to Milton Kahn, a magistrate's constable to avoid threatened prosecution for two alleged swindlers, one of whom is saia to nave escaped witn sau.uuu.

an allfifffid unDrofessional ooeration. 'Him Watson Guthrie, 60, secretary and treasurer of the Edwin Ermold company, of New told police that he had. ccme here to buy a Dr. Faltenmayer, 50 years old. said he paid the money, "even though the charges were false, to uphold my dignity and protect my professional Sunday school sessions morning; and afternoon, and He v.

J. V. Meixel was pastor. Mrs. Harry Cunnlus, 747 N.

Twelfth st. A laurel tree at the Birdsboro reservoir is 10 inches in diameter and 15 or more feet tall, a very nnttsual thing: for laurel, because it invariably grows in form of bush three or four feet tall and not over three inches in diameter. Jack Kennedy, Pa. The first Drive It company was established in Reading; in 1912 by Francis W. Stoeber.

It consisted of ten bicycles, the rate being ten cents an hour, on? dollar a day. Some Sundays all he ten bicycles were rented out. Carl Vath, 708 N. Tenth st. At the beginning of the World War German, English and French fliers waved at one another as they passed, and it was six months before the first plane was shot down and then with a pistol.

Franklin Williamson, Hamburg Pa. prize or tl be awarded to the one who will send in the mott interesting "Do you Know" Item each week concerning persons or things in Berks county. Address communications to the "Do You Know" Editor, Beading Times.) reputation." Plead Not Guilt brewery and met the two men. One In Prison Joseph Bailey, 40, of Oklahoma, one of the suspects, was shot in the left hand, and Joseph Green, pro All of the defendants today pleaded not euilty except Lester Hines. who entered a plea of nol contendre and prietoj of the Plaza cafe, a bystander, Fanny Brice.

the famous vaudeville and talkie star, won first prize on amateur night at a Brooklyn. N. theater, singing "When You Know You're Not Forgotten by the Girl You Can't Forget." is expected, to testily iortne common wealth. Besides Kahn and Hines, the other defendants are Samuel J. Kauffman, was snot in tne leit leg.

nova men were treated at Allentown hospital, and Bailey was locked tip. When Bailey was searched, $674 in one dollar bills was found in his pockets, but this was none of the $50,000 in bills alleged to have been taken from Guthrie on the pretense of making a "quick profit" on a stock transaction. Guthrie, who is said to have a New York permit to carry a revolver for Herman P. Abramson and Louis E. Cooper, attorneys; Cyrus H.

Raul, a naturopath, and Philip Nicholson, Louis J. Bernstein, a fourth attorney, and Neil Harkins. a ward committee 7 Probably Wsbster G. Drew now city man, were also indicted, but their trials were continued until a later date. Fifty years ago Zlon's chapel, Church of God; stood on the east side of North Ninth st, north of Green.

There were protection, was taken to the office of treasurer of Bradford, figures a big man is needed for a big; job. Anyway, Drew who weighs 346 pounds and wears a size 19 collar has announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination, for United States senator in Pennsyl vania. DEATHS District Attorney Gernart by cnier oi Police Bernard for questioning. Aocording to Guthrie, he met the two alleged swindlers in a central hotel shortly after his arrival here. The newly met acquaintances, Guth 3 GUN TOTERS GET LONG JAIL TERMS CATHOLICS PLAN NEW PA.

COLLEGE PITTSBURGH, April 16 The rie saia, persuaded, ni mto turn over his $50,000 cash to one of them for a stock investment. Frightens Shoppers When the two men, one of whom was. Bailey according to Guthrie. STATE'S BIGGEST ROAD Most Rev. Harry F.

Van Trump, PROGRAM UNDER WAY started from the hotel, Guthrie be READING ALPHEUS FOX, 77, of 212 Second died at the Reading hospital, from a stroke of paralysis. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minerva (Willard) Fox; two step children: Lee A. Fry, this city, and Mrs. Charles Dietrich, Schuylkill Haven; a brother, John Wesley Fox, of Neffsville, and two step grandchildren, Jack and Lee A.

Fry, of Reading. came suspicious that he was being swindled and started after them. The alleged swindlers are said to have missionary archbishop of the North American Old. Roman Catholic church, announced here today that his church planned to create a school to be known as the University of Western Pennsylvania. He said negotiations Were in progress for a site six miles from the city in Bethel township and that an appropriation Fisher Told 1,200 Miles started running up tile street as PITTSBURGH, April 16 (tfjMrs.

Elsie Sheets, 19, and two men pleaded guilty before visiting Judge Ivan J. McKendrlck, of Cambria county, here today to robbery, carrying concealed weapons and pointing firearms. The woman was sentenced to nine months to 10 years in prison. Henry Marty was given 18 months to 10 years, and James Scullen, 2 to 10 years. They were arrested in connection with the holdup of a club last February.

James Owens, 24, of Los Angeles, alleged iourth member of the gang, was shot and killed by police. Guthrie emerged from the hotel. Guthrie eave chase, firing his re Will Be Built This Year volver, and frightening shoppers who fled into doorways and stores. HARRISBURG, April 16 (M Con Despite his wounds, Bailey con of $350,000 to cover cost of the first unit had been made. tracts entailing an expenditure of $57,500,000 for highway construction tinued running, but was caught less than a block away by Fred Gross, Archbishop Van Trump said it was a traffic policeman, who was at during the present year have been expected that construction would tracted by the shots.

The other man, planned for the final year of the described as being a tall red haired Fisher administration. In addition man, made his escape with the money. to the road work $4,000,000 is to be start within six months. SLAP, PATROL RIDE spent for bridges, half of which is already under contract. MELLONS APPEAL BIG DAMAGE AWARD Governor Fisher was advised today governor, the last of the contracts BUY 'FREE KISS PHILADELPHIA.

April 16 OR at a conference with Secretary of will have been awarded. PITTSBURGH, April 16 The governor, after the confer George Pappa, 30, who said he kissed ence, said the program did r.ot con H. FRANK CORBIT, 72, died at his home, 634 N. Third yesterday afternoon. He was a member of the Knights of Malta and of Olivet Presbyterian church.

The survivors are his wife and five sons, John Samuel J. Fred, Charles A. and H. Frank, jr. There are three grandchildren.

WILLIAM D. GERMAN, 70, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Sell, 1738 Rose Bt. There survive besides Mrs. Sell, three sons, William Reading; Ralph Wyomissing, and Harry M.

Sell, Richmond. two brothers, John German, this city; Charles German, Mohnton; live sisters, Mrs. Emma Hornberger, Mrs. Annie Werner, Mrs. Mary Mell, Mrs.

Laura and Mrs. Kate Stoner, all of Mohnton, and two grandchildren. MRS. MARY E. GAIRING, 73.

Wife of John U. Gairing, died at her home, 549 N. Ninth street at 8.30 o'clock last nieht. She was a member of St. Highways James Lyall Stuart, Samuel Eckels, chief engineer and obheij officials of the department that the department by the end of the year claiming ins sum was excessive, counsel for A.

W. and R. B. Mellon. template depletion oi an xunds so as a girl at Eleventh and Market streets today because "this is a free country," was rewarded with a slap in the face will have that much for road con to leave the incoming administration without money to pay for contracts let during his term.

and a ride to a police station to await struction alone. The sum Is expected to build 1,200 miles of pavement, con today.argued a motion for a new trial in a damage suit in which $102,400 recently was awarded Miss Mary Hahn tfor personal injuries. Miss Hahn was cut by broken glass from a window when a hammer was dropped tituting the greatest construction program in the history of the state. FATHERLY SUPPORT "He told me he could live on bread rrom an upper noor while the Pitts With contracts for 900 miles al and cheese and kisses." ready in force calling for an expendi The girl, Catherine Decker, 18, testified that Pappa stepped in front of her as she walked along the street, swept her into his arms and planted a kiss on her lips. Whereupon, she said, she let, go with a swing that landed on Pappa's jaw and then called a policeman.

burgher hotel was being built two years ago. The Pittsburgher Is a Mellon concern. The verdict was the "What then?" "I found out that he expected ture oi jca.buu.uuo, tne major portion of the task of getting the work under way has been completed. By August, the department officials informed the largest for personal injuries ever re father to furnish the bread and cheese." Pele Mele, Paris. turned here.

dm.mWmUmj Easy These the you isrea Right Now SILK ENSEMBLES "ARE THE THING" and we have theml $14.95 $19.75 $25 and higher an ni ore fn TflPfoT in 3 Seconds Luke's Lutheran church. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters: Mary E. (Riffert) wife of Howard P. Moyer, and Florence M. (Stott) wife of Walter S.

one sister, Susan Rf widow of Alvin' all of Reading. Undertaker Lutz will arrange the funeral. BERKS aWVICINITY ESDI A R. BORDNER, 76, BETHEL, wife of Cyrus P. Bordner, died at her home.

Besides her husband, there survive a daughter, Mary wife of Ambrose Furman, Strausstown; a son, John Cold Harbor, N. six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters: Miss Agnes Troutman and Mrs. Sallie Miller, both of Sinking Spring. EVELYN M. KOCH, 15, WERNERS VILLE, daughter of Walter W.

and Stella Koch, residing near Werners ville, died in the Reading hospital. Besides the parents there survive a brother, Harry; the paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W.

Koch. Wernersville, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Amelia Anderson, Druggists Urge All Latest Discovery Rushed Here From New York ToTest "Nasalets" At Once To Aid Those Troubled With Nasal Congestion: Colds, Hay Fever, Asthma, Sinus, Catarrh. Read Generous Trial Offer Below Clip 'Coupon Now Womelsaorr. MEDA A.

CONFER. 50. ALBUR TIS, wife of George A. Confer, died at her home. Besides her husband there survive one son, Warren, at Clogged nostrils are not only distressing, but rob.

the system of the home; a brother, William F. Luding ton, Mich. natural air purifying and warming purposes that nature provided for. The decorative and practical ensemble idea is an easy way to chic Spring and Summer versions in crepes, chiffons and georgettes, plain or printed in smart new patterng, including the important dot and floral designs and among the multitude of colors acqua, dusky pink, navy, and black and white. FingerTip Cocktail and Long Coat Models CHARLOTTE M.

SIMS, 49, FRUSII VALLEY, wife of Edmund T. Sims, died at her home. There survive her husband and these children: Jean, The leading druggists here say that NASALETS is the long sought for aid to those troubled with head colds, hay fever, sinus, catarrh and temporary deafness. so enthused are they about the merits of NASALETS that they have agreed to give out full sized packages of NASALETS with the distinct understanding that you must be Your nostrils may be stuffed up so badly that you actually gasp for breath Your head may feel dull and achy, your eyes water and your ears 6ing and buzz until you are fairly deaf You may have to toss all night praying in vain for sleep and even rush to the window for air You may have tried all sorts of catarrh jellies, ointments, sprays and drops without success No matter, NASALETS will posi tively relieve your nasal congestion, so that you can breathe freely with a clear head in almost no time at all. It will clean out all the disgusting mucus.

NASALETS are the most ingenious invention of recent years. Tiny rolls of eoft cotton, no larger than the tip of your finger. You just place them in your nostrils, one in each side. They give off an antiseptic vapor that kills cold germs and opens up the nasal passages wonderfully. You leave them in all night, they come out just by blowing your nose.

Breathe Freely Once Ayain! Win the comfort of a clear head, nostrils free from germs of colds, catarrh and other nose clogging mucus infections. Let NASALETS help you today. delighted with their results after using the first two NASALETS or wife of Lloyd Hunsberger and Mary, wife of Paul Frey, both of Rosedale; Florence. Russell and Herbert, at home; also these brothers and sisters: Edwin, Pine Grove; Thomas, Reading; Samuel, Paul. George, James, Reuben, Henry, William, all of Sued berg; Mary, Lydia, wife of Paul Baer.

and, Elizabeth, wife of John Angst, all of Reading; Emma, wife of Levi Hubert, Donaldson; Helen, Suedberg, and two grandchildren. MRS. AMANDA BAIR, 62. SHOE MAKERSVILLE, died the Reading hospital. HOWARD R.

YANISCH, 47, TOP TON, died at the Allentown hospital, yesterday morning, after being ill for 13 months. He was a health officer and a former chief of police of Top ton. He is survived by his wife, Alice; two stepsons, Arthur and Paul, at home, and a brother, Daniel, of Quakertown. Undertaker DeLong of Topton. has charge.

you may return the partially used package and your full purchase price will be refunded! Since the introduction of NASA iiETb; not a single person anywhere naa ucen advantage or tnis guar antee, proving how effective, safe Twenty Five Dollars Has Great Value in These Large and Varied Groups of Easter Fashions EASTER DRESSES EASTER COATS EASTER SUITS "Asthama, Hay Fever, Catarrh, Sinus Sufferers Enjoy Wondrous ReSief" States DR. LUST ana simpiy tney reany are. Breathes Freely In 3 Seconds Ends Cold Quickly err I $25 Dr. Benedict Lust, president of the American Naturopathic Association, whose sanitariums at Butler, N. and Tangerine, are truly famous, when asked his opinion of NASA LETS stated "At last here Is a safe method of applying the natural vapors of thyme, peppermint, menthoj and camphor, right in the nasal passage.

These vapors clear the way for a more normal breathing instantly. "Temporary deafness, head colds, asthma, hay fever, catarrh, sinus trouble and similar conditions which block the air passages of the head are quickly curbed by NASALETS. "These little cotton rolls placed In the nostrils contain the correct amount of medication. There is therefore no danger of using too much, nor too little to be effective. I' am greatly impressed with this new discovery and advise it to all who suffer from nasal congestion.

1 This public endorsement of NASA LETS by such an eminent physician as Dr. Lust should convince the most skeptical of its true value. use. Crown Easter Frocks to suit the most exacting Flattering Coats with their trig little capes, fitted lines and rippling jabot collars, some fur trimmed and Suits which will be. seen on the smartest women now as the season advances all sizes.

Special preparations have been made to take care of all alterations In time for Easter. Ecs Dyci Clip Out This Coupon Take this coupon to your druggist and get a full sized package of NASALETS. Take it home and use it at once. If it fails to help you breathe freely with the first treatment, you may return the unused portion of the package and have the full purchase price refunded. The price of a good sized package of NASALETS, containing 25 treatments, is only 50c 2c per treatment.

8 Beatiful Colors for 10 cents "Ana t.ouing oi Dancing, uuc Into the cool night air and I found myself with a horrible head cold. I couldn't breathe Just snuffle, snuffle, snuffle. It got worse and worse until I just gasped for breath. When NASALETS were recom SOLD EVERYWHERE Name "My hat's off to NASALETOI Never thought that anything would knock the awful head cold that Just clogged up my nostrllns so severely, I couldn't force drop air thru them. It made me bo deaf, I could hardly hear.

I had used vapor treatments that you pour on your handkerclef but these affected my eye. The NASALETS cleared my head In few seconds and my cold was entirely gone the next morning. The effects were pleasant in every way, HASALKTS are certainly wonderful" CONFIRMATION DRESSES Georgettes and Crepes $14.93 Manufactured by A7M.U.RASSR I hesitated to put them up my nostrils, but something had to be done to I tried them. It was the most delightful sensation I have ever known. It cleared my head in no time and the wonderful vapors seemed to get right at the cause of my cold and before I knew it, the cold bad vanished.

I will 'Address sever use anything eiM." tr.

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