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THE ALLENTOWN DAILY LEADER WEDNESDAY JUNE 16 1909. EIGHTH STREET BRIDGE. MEETING OF COUNCILS' COMMITTEE MONDAY EVENING. The Eighth Street Bridge Committee of Councils held a meeting Monday evening for the of stimulating action on this project. The following were present: Messrs.

Reinsmith, Gehringer and Schultz. Mr. Wagner appeared for the Transit Company. The county commisioners had promised to be present, but failed to appear. The matter was discussed by, the members present and another meeting, with the commissioners, will be held later in the week.

At this meeting it is hoped that something of a definite character will develop in order that the committee may be able to make an intelligent repont to Counpils before July. DIED AT MOUNT BETHEL. William H. Hilliard, of a well Bethel, manufactunty, died at his home of a complication of ills, aged 60 years. had been bedfast for two weeks.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and I. 0. O. F. Besides his wife and son, Edward of New York, one brother and one sister survive: Robert Hilliard of Stone Church and Mrs.

Peter Eilenberger of Mt. COMMERCIAL RAILWAY AGENT. F. A. Curry of Easton has been appointed commercial agent of the Lake Erie Western Railroad, effective yesterday.

The Lake Erie Western has just established the office and headquarters will be in Buffalo. In 'his new York, position Eastern Mr. Curry Pennsylvania will have and New Jersey as his territory. For the past five years he has been traveling freight agent in the same territory for the Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railand the Big Four. will shortly way, another New York.

Central line, move to Buffalo and take up his residence in that city. REFRIGERATORS. Cold Inside as Winter. food preservers keep your Perfect, hard, your sweet-everything that comes out fit for the table and palatable as can be. They consume very little ice and cost less than many no better.

DUNGAN FRY, (Everything for the A. little better than others' bestLOUX Delicious Ice MEETING OF ALUMNI. OF THE MEDICO-CHIRURGICAL COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA AT BETHLEHEM. The Lehigh Valley Branch of the Alumni Association of the MedicoChirurgical College of Philadelphia held its seventh semi-annunal meeting yesterday at the American House, Bethlehem. The meeting was called to order at 11 o'clock and was presided over by Dr.

IC. E. Storer of Easton, president of the branch. M. P.

Warmuth, assistant surgeon in the American Stomach Hospital, Philadelphia, addressed the members present on "Gastric Ulcers." The subject was thoroughly discussed. Informal talks were given various members present during a social hour. At 1.30 o'clock a fine dinner was served, after which the physicians present visited the Bethlehem Steel Works. The next meeting will be held at Allentown. The following officers were elected: President, Dr.

F. A. Shimer, Phillipsburg, N. first vice president, Dr. C.

F. Welden, Bethlehem; second vice president, Dr. H. Melvin Allen, Reading; third vice president, Dr. Jacob Fraunfelder, Nazareth; secretary, V.

A. Messenger, Easton; treasurer, Dr. Hope T. M. Ritter, Allentown; reporter, Dr.

W. Gilbert Tillman, Easton. The following members were present: C. E. Storer, Isaac Ott, W.

G. Tillman, E. Ward, Correll, L. J. Villochi, P.

S. 'Pettenger, Easton; L. C. Babcock, R. H.

Bloss, A. S. Kemper, George Mills, J. C. Kachline, F.

Welden, Mitchell Walter, A. S. Bender, E. O. Prosser, Bethlehem; Jacob Fraunfelder, Nazareth; H.

MelAllen, Reading; F. A. Shimer, Phillipsburg, H. T. Parsons, Mt.

Bethel; E. D. Urich, South Bethlehem; Mitchell Warmuth, Philadelphia. WE KEEP ON GROWING. There's no limit to the growth of this community and there's no do bounds the growth of this bank.

We have always been growing. We want to continue to grow--and because we render the best banking service and offer that measure of security that appeals to prudent we invite your consideration le bank to do people, business with. SECOND NATIONAL You can be a light housekeeper without keeping a light house and have light bread treat in the bargain. 'Phone PETERS JACOBY THE "WALK- MARK MARK TRADE TRADE THE discrimination which the college man displays in the choice of his footwear is proverbial. The Walk-Over has always met with an extensive sale among college men who recognize its many desirable features.

Have you seen a snappier looking shoe than this model? We think not. $4.00 and $5.00 Q. Metzgar, 714 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pa. AT ALL OUR STORES "Where Quality Counts" We Give the Blue, S. H.

Green and Brown Trading Stamps. IT WILL PAY YOU to compare our offerings with similar articles offered elsewhere at like prices. We are confident that this comparison will prove to you as it has to many who are particular about what and where they buy, that the QUALITY of Groceries we sell is so much superior to what you will find elsewhere, you will realize the great advantage and satisfaction you will enjoy in coming to the stores "WHERE QUALITY COUNTS." SPECIALS FOR WEEK COMMENCING JUNE 14th. FRESH PRETZELS Large can red, ripe TABLE SALT WASH SODA Tomatoes 7c a can. 9c a lb.

These are standard 2c a bag 5 lbs. 5c goods, no secondsCut from 13c Regular price 12c CALIFORNIA Try our Liberty Bell Fresh FIG BAR SEEDED Butter. A CAKES 9e a lb. RAISINS APRICOTS sweet butter whose 3 lbs. 250 while quality is unsur- pkg.

11c a lb passed. Try it to day Cut from 12c 12c kind '10 Stamps with 10 Stamps with 10 Stamps with 5 Stamps Free with 1 lb. pkg. Pride of Lib. of Fancy Evapor- 1 pkg.

Laundry large bottle pure Allentown Coffee ated Peaches, 120 Starch Vanilla 20c New goods 10c 10c Beautiful Picture FREE this week entitled "PURITY" size 16x20 in. with of PURITY TEA, 30 Cents. This picture sells for 50c at any art store and is offered as an inducement to advertise Purity Tea. Herrity N. W.

Cor. 9th and Liberty Sts. 6th and Gordon Sts. Cor. Ridge and Gordon Sts.

2nd and Linden Sts. CELEBRATED FLAG DAY. D. A. R.

HANDSOMELY ENTERTAINED AT THE MICKLEY HOME. The members of Liberty Bell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, were entertained the home of Mrs. Joseph Mickley, North Sixth Street. The home was beautifully decorated with flags and bunting, and presented a picturesque appearance. The regent, Mrs.

A. G. Saeger, presided. The meeting opened by reciting the Lord's Prayer. "The Star-Spangled was then sung.

The roll was called and beautiful quotations about the flag given in response. A letter of thanks was read from Miss Margaret Swayze, who received a medal for essay on "The Pennsylvania during the Revtherman olutionary War." Miss Jennie Helman an essay on "My Grandmother's Housekeeping and Mine," which brought forth many reminiscences. Mrs. Joseph read "Martha Washington's business sesWickleyn sion adjourned, refreshments were served and a pleasant social hour enjoyed. The following members were present: Mrs.

A. G. Saeger, Mrs. Weston Dodson, Mrs. Yeager, Mrs.

Joseph Shimer, Mrs. M. Chance, Mrs. EdTHE. win Thomas, Miss Irene B.

Martin, Miss Jennie S. Helman, Miss Fogel, Miss Blanche Weinsheimer, Minnie. F. O. Ritter, Mrs.

D. D. Roper, Mrs. Chas. Dodson, Miss Minnie Mickley, Mrs.

L. B. Costenbader, Mrs. Joseph Mickley, Mrs. John Taylor, Mrs.

G. R. Radford, Mrs. Louis Anewalt, Miss Lillian M. Helman, Mrs.

L. A. Furguson, Mrs. Emma Kohler, Mrs. Weinsheimer, Mrs.

F. A. DeMois and Miss Laura M. Heilman. The following were guests: Mrs.

Edwin Mickley, Mrs. Loomis, Mrs. Grash, Mrs. Geo. Stem, Miss Craig and Miss Ruth Thomas.

HANOVER TEACHERS. The Hanover School Board at a meeting at Rittersville Monday elected the following grammar, C. A. Lucas; Rittersville intermediate, Cora B. Ludy; Rittersville primary, Lotta Delaplaine; Keiper's advanced, Warren Ziegenfus; Keiper's primary, Martha Grainger; Kichline's, John Wertz; Shoenersville grammar, Chas.

A. Heist; Shoenersville primary, Eva M. Benner; Bast's, A. M. Kline; East AllentownGrammar, J.

H. Kunkel; secondary, John Keiser; intermediate, Harry Weiler; advanced primary, E. Yundt; primary Grace D. Leibensperger; primary Hattie Rex; Koehler's, W. M.

Stump. MY GUARANTEE COUNTS- and no matter what price piano you buy from me same guarantee goes with it. This house is a one-price house-has always been one priceand always will be one price. There are many things to consider when you buy a piano, and I am willing to give you some advice on the subject--as my years of business experience is worth a good bit, especially to you if you are not aware of certain facts. What I tell you about a piano in my warerooms--you can depend on, not only at the time, but during the years to come.

Every piano I sell, I expect to stand up for the reputation of the ASCHBACH HOUSE, so you see I could not afford to misrepresent. If you are thinking of purchasing, just let me know by letter or calling here, and I'll glad a talk with you. Remember costs nothing to to, investigate. G. C.

ASCHBACH, 539 Hamilton Street. BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP TEACHERS. The School Board of Bethlehem Township appointed the following teachers for the ensuing term: Monocacy, Ella Scholl; Farmersville, Steward Laubach; Grove, Collins Trittenbach; Altona, Eliza Chatten; Quaker HIM, Laura Laubach; Church Hill, Raymond Reiss; North Bethlehem, Clara Stuckley; Middletown, Alice Schaeffer; Butztown, Elda Schwab; Butztown High School, R. C. King; Hays, Harlen Kelchner; Pond, E.

E. George; 'Boyers, Frankenfield; Monocacy, H. H. Kocher; North Bethlehem, H. C.

Renner. The schools will open for an 8 months' term on Monday, September 13. MINISTERIAL MEETING. special meeting of the Ministerial Association of Allentown will be held at the Y. M.

IC. parlors on Friday at 3 p. m. All ministers and others who are interested in the movement to care for helpless and children, as well as deserving, but unfortunate poor mothers, are requested to meet with the ministers. The meeting is open all.

Skip all risks of RUN NO RISKS getting a poor piano by buying a Steinway, Hardman or Lester Piano. They are well and favorably known throughout the country as being the best in their respective classes. We sell them. KRAMER'S MUSIC HOUSE, 544 Hamilton Street. FIRE AFTER ROBBERY.

HENNERY IS LOOTED, AND THEN WITH STABLE. The stable, chicken house and pig pen of Herman Souey, along the Wyomissing Road, near Shillington, Berks County, were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning, after the chicken house had been robbed of all the fowls. The fire is supposed to have been of incendiary origin, entailing a doss of $1000, with insurance of $175. DEATH OF JOHN HESS. Hess, a former resident of Cherryville, died at the home of his son, Silas Hess, Easton, of gangrene.

He was 74 years of age and is survived by his wife and the following children: Charles of Fleetwood, Elias of Ithaca, N. Silas and Ira of Easton, Edith of Bethlehem, Ella of WilkesBarre. The funeral will take place on Thursday. Interment will be at Slatington. ILLNESS AT CHILDREN'S HOME.

The prevalence of a number of cases of measles and mumps at the Home for Friendless Children, Easton, prevented the directors from holding their annual meeting at the home on Monday. 'The session was held at the (home the president, Miss Kate Green. ICE CREAM FESTIVAL. The Ladies' Aid Society of Zion U. B.

Church, Linden Street, near Ninth, will have an ice cream festival tomorrow evening in the basement of the church. Cakes and candles will also be on sale. The public's patronage is solicited. Proceeds will be applied towards the church debt. MULLER -BAYERL NUPTIALS.

EASTON DENTIST WINS ALLEN- TOWN BRIDE. Miss Elsa i Bayerl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Joseph Bayerl of Allentown, was puniteddemna marriage last evening to Miller, a dentist, of Easton.

The ceremony took place at the home of Dr. Miller's mother at Bay Ridge, L. I. Dr. Miller was formerly located in Allentown and met his bride there.

Her father is the director of the Lehigh Saengerbund. Miss Helen Schnaitman of Allentown was the bridesmaid, and Claude VanBrook, Dr. Miller's college chum, was best man. The couple will reside in Easton. Prof.

Bayerl, the bride's father, is the director German singing societies at Easton, Lehighton and Allentown. In the work with the Lehigh Saengerbund his daughter gave him much valued assistance. She has for several years past taken the leading parts with the concerts, and that her work in that direction must cease now is greatly regretted by all those who knew her in that capacity. Dr. Miller, although a young man, has established a large practice in dentistry in Easton.

SOUTH WHITEHALL TEACHERS. The South Whitehall School Board made the following appointments after the examination held by Superintendent Alvin Rupp at Guth's Station: Park School, William Nonnemaker; Griesmers, Mrs. Mame Laudenslager; Cedar Heights, secondary, Jno. D. Gensler; Cedar Heights, primary, Miss Emily Shuler; Knappenbergers, Morris Schadt; Crackersport, Elmer Wenner; Walberts, John Wenner; Snydersville, Milton J.

Hoffman; Guthsville, M. H. Fries; Hoffmansville, Arthur Grammes; Mechanicsville, Miss Carrie Henry; Iron Bridge, E. J. Guth, Guths Station, S.

P. Guth; Kratzers, vacant; Wennersville, Miss Bertha Rabenold. DIED AT ST. LUKE'S. JACOB BILLMAN LEAVES A SON IN ALENTOWN.

Jacob Billman' of Lehighton, aged 85 years, died while undergoing an operation for rupture in 'St. Luke's Hospital. Deceased had been making his home with his son, A. E. Billman Lenighton, a (Lehigh Valley engineer, and the remains were taken there, from whre the funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon.

Interment will be made at 'Church, West Penn, Schuylkill County. The surviving children are LA. E. Billman of Lehighton, E. A.

Billman of Allentown, and Mrs. Henry Strague of Delano. A WASTE OF GOOD MONEY TO BUY A POOR REFRIGERATOR. It's a fact that some are not worth house room and they don't get it for long, as they soon land on the wood (Poor fuel at that). We sell the ALASKA, and the HERRICK.

Alaska Ask your ice man how many refrigerators he meets with and he will tell you "He can't count them." DUNGAN FRY, (Everything for the FIRE IN BANGOR. HOUSES DAMAGED) AND WOMAN SUFFERED SEVERE BURNS. Two houses belonging to David Stoddard at Bangor were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The flames origimated in a back addition of Oliver Holland's residence. One of the houses burned was occupied iby Oliver Holland, an employe of the National slate vault mill, and the other by his aged father, William Holland.

The house occupied by Daniel Batron was damaged by smoke and water. Mrs. Batron was burned by her clothes catching fire and Oliver Holland was overcome with smoke while removing household effects. The loss to the two Holland families is almost complete. NEW PHONE ARRANGEMENT.

SLATE BELT, INDEPENDENT, MAKES TRAFFIC AGREEMENT WITH THE BELL. The Slate Belt Telephone Company, which owns and operates the 1 independent lines in Nazareth, Bangor, Pen Argyl and other towns in that section of Northampton County, has made a traffic arrangement with the Bell Company by which the subscribers of the independtnt lines in Allentown and vicinity can no longer secure connections through the independent exchanges in the slate district. The new arrangement, Manager Connelly of the Slate Belt declares, is in no way a lease of the lines of his company to the trust. For parties, picnics, festivals, entertainments-LOUX Delicious Ice Cream. HARMONY IN FLOOR COVERINGS.

We are equipped to carry out any color scheme you may have in contemplation for any room in the houseeven those who demand the highest order of interior decoration will find our rich Wiltons and Axminsters in perfect harmony therewith. JOHN N. SOLAR ECLIPSE TO-MORROW. 'Thursday afternoon there will be a partial eclipse of the sun, visible here. The first contact will be seen in this vicinity at 7 o'clock standard time.

Then the moon will gradually encroach upon the sun's disk until sunset, which will be at 7.30, when about half of the sun will be obscured. Should the weather be clear it would be worth any one's while to go where the western horizon can be seen. Those wishing to view the eclipse at the first contact should supply themselves with smoked glasses, overdeveloping photographic plates or colored celluloid. SUMMER COOKING. Do it at least trouble.

Accomplish it at least expense. Without heating up the house. Most effective, handy, safe, odorless cooking by oil fuel ranges on the market, with every appliance for baking, boiling, broiling, frying, warming. HERSH The Stove Store, 829 Hamilton Paste It in your hat. Coffee DOES cause a weak heart in some persons.

If you're one, quit and use POSTUM "There's a Reason" GLOBE STORE 701-03-05 Hamilton (Centre Square.) John Taylor Co June Inventory Sale IMPORTANT MID JUNE MERCHANDISING EVENT THIS WEEK'S VALUES WILL MAKE BUSINESS BRISK, In no wise detracting from our great Friday and Saturday bargains this INVENTORY SALE will have a stimulating effect on buyers who appreciate such selling treats as this offers; long days and short prices, plenty of time with daylight on it, abundance of articles you will want to buy at SUCH LOW COST will create enthusiasm, it's BOUND TO DO IT. $1.00 Silk Eolians Cream, brown, gray, green, navy, tan, half silk, half wool, 46 inches wide 48c $1.50 Silk Grenadines In black only, 42 inches wide, for waists or dresses, inventory price, 58c $1.35 Taffeta Silk In black only, all silk, 36 inches wide, skirt finish, wear guaranteed 98c Cent Percales 26 inches wide, in small, neat standard patterns, inventory price, 75 Cent Mohairs In black only, 44 inches wide, finished on both sides, (Turkish Mohair) 59c. 10c Printed Madras White grounds, checks, stripes and dots, inventory sale price Silk Remnants, All Sorts, Lengths to 7 Yards, Half Price Light and dark grounds, choice of 40 patterns, delightful fabric 50c Arnold Silks Bethel Remnants, White Goods Lawns, pique, linens, batiste, poplins, inventory price HALF PRICE 6c Unbleached Muslin, one yard wide, 15c Turkish Towels, large bath room $1.75 Crochet Spreads, with or withinventory price size out cut corners 4 11c $1.29 $1.25 Silk Nottings, blue, brown, cadet, Val Laces in desirable patterns and Ladies' Cotton Waists, with Ladies' Long Silk $1.25 Milonaise cataba, grey widths HALF PRICE kind 9c Gloves 69c Men's 50c Working Shirts, collar at- 42c1 Washable 15c kind 4-in-hands, plaids or plain 10c Men's 25c Fancy grade Half Hose, assorted 15c tached. Sale price colors, patterns, price sale price $1.00, now $2.25 White Lawn Waists, inventory $1.29 $3,98 Lawn Princess Suits, (4 colors), 1. Boys' Blouse Waists, worth up to 49c White Muslin Petticoats (Slightly Soiled) $1.25 Regular, for 09c Ladies' Good Muslin Night Gowns, Embroidered Yokes, 75c Kind 40c $1.00 Striped Madras Curtains, special inventory sale price 9x12 Axminster Rugs, worth $22, sale price 69c $2.25, 27x60 sale inch price Axminster $19.00 $21, 9x12 a sale Tapestry price Brussels Rugs, worth $2.25 Couch $1.95 terns, sale Rugs, worth 9x12 Body $17.95 sale price price Covers, in Oriental Brussels Rugs, worth $27, $24.00 Irish Coats, Linen Worth Dusters $4.00 or Auto Touring $2.98 Black Samples.

Bengaline Worth Silk to Coats, $20.00 Agents' $9.00 Black Voile Skirts, satin ribbon trim, worth $7.50 WASHABLE SKIRTS AND SUITS, $2.98 up. Wash Skirts from $1.00 up. Further announcements will follow $5.85 co colors, Taffeta worth Silk $10.98 Jumper Suits, best line ever in the store to be closely, watch the bargains grow from black and Spring $7.98 spring selling, offered Inventory Week at exceptionally day to day as the sales progress. Woolen Suits, residue of $18 to $20 values $12.98 favorable prices. Wash Suits from John Taylor Company Champagne Color Shoes Ask to see our Misses' and Champagne color kid shoes, very lar shade, Price $1.00 and upwards, according to size.

Children's popuH. Leh Co. and things Ladies' The New Bronze Shoe Bronze Shoes, one-strap pumps Oxford Ties, the very latest in shoedom. Prices $4.00 and $4.50 Hot weather demands sheer dress materials. We are showing a very comprehensive stock of Beautiful Cotton Fabrics and Wash Dresses Everything new and fresh as the Summer Breeze.

All the latest things in wash materials and wash dresses shown here---Unequalled as to Style, Quality and Reasonableness in Price. Pretty Wash Suits Lawn and Lingerie Dresses LINEN SUITS AT color and white, 36 in. coat, mannish cut, button trimmed, gored skirt trimmed to match suit. LINENE SUITS AT White, Pink, and Light Blue, coat prettily trimmed with lace insertion, neck and sleeves edged with gored skirt. PRETTY SUITS AT $10-Made of fine linen or pique, some plain tailored, others piped in colors, gored skirt.

Other pretty suit, made up in the very latest effects. Prices up to $25.00 LAWN DRESSES AT tucked, lace yoke trimmed with sleeves, skirt lace trimmed. LINGERIE DRESSES AT waist, lace yoke, panel front, tucked tion, skirt tucked and lace trimmed. BATISTE DRESSES AT of tucked net, trimmed with Baby Large assortment of other high lawn and linen, strikingly trimmed. Handsome Cotton Fabrics Pretty White Cottons Messaline De Soie, the very latest fabric suitable for evening or street yard 27 in.

Messaline De Soie, in dots, one-piece dresses, waist neatly medallions, high collar, tucked one-piece dresses, tucked sleeves, finished with lace inserwhite and colors, shaped yoke Irish lace, tucked skirt, lace girdle. class dresses in batiste, lingerie, Prices $2.98 to $35.00 In plain white and fancies. Everything that's new is here. in summer fabrics, beautiful wear, here in all popular shades, 59c stripe and Jacquard effects, at 39c and 50c 36 in. India Linon, soft and sheer, yard 30 in.

India Linon, at 36 in. fine quality Persian Lawn, 45 in. Extra fine Persian Lawn, makes up handsomely. Price, to 25c 35c and 50c very special, at, yard 19c very soft and sheer, at, yard 25c and 750 in. Mercerized Poplin and Tourist Cloth, very popular for Prin- 36 in.

Silk Finish Batiste, 29c and 39c 27 cess dresses, at, yard 25c 36 in. Linen Finish Cambric, popular new weave, irons perfectly. Silk Stripe Cotton Voile, in stripe and floral designs, at, yard Price, yard 480 27 in. 50c 45 in. Washable Chiffon, at, yard 39c to 50c 27 in.

Imported Dimities, in pretty stripe, plaid and figured effects, 50 in. Paris Muslin, beautiful finish, very sheer. Price, yard makes pretty dresses. Price, yard. 25c 39c to 57c 27 in.

Durban Suitings, very at, yard 27 in. Cotton Chiffon Voile, in 45 in. Bordered Cotton Voile, cial, yard 34 in. Zephyr Ginghams, in stripes, at, yard desirable material for tailored Suits, plain, plaid or stripe effect, at, yard 25c pretty materials for street dresses, 25c plaids, checks and plain shades, 25c 27 in. White dot, plaid and figured 30 in.

fine embroidered Swiss in 27 in. fine White Dimitles, in stripe 27 in. Plaid Nainsook, very appropriate terns), at, yard 24 in. Cotton Crepe, in white, pink, new this season. Price, yard SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DAILY LEADER Swiss, at, yard 15c and 25c floral and figured effects, at 39c to 85c and check designs, at to 58c for fine underwear (3 pat22c blue, rose and black, strictly 29c.

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