The 13th ward Democrats met at 9th and Spring, with Geo. J. Trievel in the chair. Joseph Hayes kept the minutes.
Mr. Hayes stated that a number of persons had spoken to him in regard to having the place of holding the primary elections changed.
President Trievel thought a matter of that kind should be brought up at the next meeting. When a much larger attendance is expected.
William Whitman then moved that the matter be deferred, as suggested. This was agreed to.
Jacob F. Seidel, who has been secretary of the ward club for some time, tendered his resignation, becuase of his inability to attend the meetings. It was accepted, and Joseph Hayes was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy.
Fred A. Marx filed a petition in the office of Clerk of Quarter Sessions, Jacob B. Esser asking that the distiller's license of Isaac B. Stein, Greenwich, be transferred to I.B. Stein & son.
The funeral of Thomas Skrski, took place from his residence, 106 Neversink, at 8:30 a.m. Services were conducted by Rev. Father Malusecki, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The remains lay in a walnut casket with silver trimmings, crucifix and plate and were attired in a black robe. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Funeral director George H. Felix.
Saturday's session of the Orphans' Court will begin at 11 instead of 10 a.m.
A.J. Grove presided at the weekly meeting of the Carpenters' Union which was held at Dibert's Hall, when one proposition for membership was received. Sick benefits were granted in several cases.
The Reading Hospital staff for November is as follows: Physician, Dr. John L. Bower, assistant, Dr. M.L. Bertolet; surgeon, Dr. J.M. Bertolet; assistant, Dr. Buchanan; Visiting Committee, C.M. Bachman, Charles Breneiser.
Rev. Father William J. Fitzgerald, formerly assistant at St. Peter's Catholic church, this city, has been transferred from St. Monica's church to the church of Our Lady, of Mt. Carmel, both of Phila.
Mrs. Samuel Hagy, Mrs. John Witman, Mrs. John Kerst, Mrs. George D. Stoeckel and Miss Marguerite Rambo were the delegates from St. Luke's Episcopal church to the Women's Auxiliary in Lebanon.
J.S. Lesher moved from 338 South 6th to 333 Washington.
J.M. Fries, proprietor of the restaurant, 10th and Franklin, had a fall down the cellar steps at his residence, and fractured his right arm.
Leo T. Krug, who was so badly burned about his hands at his place of businesss, 10 North 9th, is able to be about.
Frank S. Trump, 647 North 11th, a fireman employed in the Reading yard, slipped in the tank of his engine and severely injured his back.
Arthur James, contracting agent of the Erie lines, was in Reading. He succeeded John J. Coyle, who was well known in this city.
W.F. Swan, of the C.B. & Q. lines, was in Reading.
W.C. Mullen, general agent of the D. & H. railroad, Phila., was in Reading.
Before Alderman Kirchman a hearing took place in the case of Charles Boudot, charged with highway robbery. The prosecutor is Samuel E. Troop, who alleged that while on his way home early last Sunday morning was held up by Boudot on Perkiomen, between Franklin and 11th, and robbed of a silver watch. The watch was snatched from Troop's pocket, the chain being torn in two, after which the highwayman made off. A short time later Boudot was arrested by Seargeant Klee, who was assisted in the chase by Officer Enzmann, in an alley west of the Park school building. The watch was later found by the police in the alley where Boudot was captured. The accused was held for court and taken back to jail.
At the hearing before Alderman Sandt of William Guy and John Fornwald, boys charged with stealing tools from Jacob R. Ritter and attempting to force the entrance to the store of Koch, Bush & Co., both claimed to be under 15 years of age or under the age when they can be committed to jail and they were turned over to their parents to await trial in the juvenile court.
Alderman Sandt stated that, according to his docket, Fornwald, had been before him two years ago on a charge of malicious mischief, having been implicated, with a number of other boys in obstructing the tracks of the United Traction Company, on Washington between Front and Second, during the street car strike. At that time the alderman says, Fornwald gave his age as 15 years.
Chief of Police Whitman took into custody James P. Ham, 25 years old, born in London, Eng., on a charge of deserting from the U.S. Naval service. Ham said to the Eagle that he came to this country from England several months ago, and that he enlised 6 weeks ago as a coal heaver on the U.S. torpedo boat destroyer Hull, at the Charlestown (Mass.) navy yard, for a term of 5 years. He was granted a 10-days' leave of absence, and his time was up last Friday, but was drinking and did not report. He came to Phila. and said that he walked to Reading. Chief Whitman notified the Charlestown navy yard officials.
Emma Nye and John Briel were arrested by Constable Fegely, on warrants issued by Alderman Miller, the former on a charge of adultery, and the latter on a charge of misdemeanor. The prosecutor in both cases is Lizzie Nye. Briel was unable to secure bail and, in default, was committed to await a hearing. The woman furnished bail. Emma Nye had her husband arrested last week on a charge of non-support.
Constable Fegley served another warrant, issued by Alderman Miller, on Hiester Ronca, charging him with assault and battery, as preferred by his wife, Stella. He entered bail for a hearing.
Before Alderman Weber, Charles Lyndal was given a hearing and discharged on the charge of stealing a gold ring as alleged by Catherine Behm, no case having been made out against him. Lyndal is a U.S. Marine and was home on a furlough. He denied the charge and said there was no ground for the accusation.
Leonardo, Donato and Paulo Schindo, brothers were arrested by Constable Fegely, on Alderman Miller's warrant, on the charge of surety of the peace, as preferred by Leonardo Verrendo. He alleges that they threatened him. The defendants entered bail for a hearing.
The November meeting of the Reading Dental Society was held at the offices of Dr. W.D. DeLong, 325 North 19th. Dr. George S. Schlegel presided. Dr. M.B. Shuman was elected to active membership.
Dr. H. Zimmerman, of Annville, essayist, had for his subject, "Treatment and Filling of Pulpless Teeth." The paper was discussed at length.
The subject adopted for the essay for the December meeting is "Porcelain Art," and the essayist will be Dr. John T. Bair.
A matter of much interest to the society was the handling of children on the dental chair, a subject that was throughly discussed.
Dr. S.E. Tate, H.W. Bohn and H. Zimmerman cited a number of cases that came to their notice in a professional way.
The next meeting of the society will be held in the office of Dr. George S. Schlegel.
After the session the members proceeded to the dining room, where a luncheon had been prepared by the host. During the social session Miss May Peters rendered a number of selections on the piano; Robert H. DeLong gave several violin solos, and there was singing by the members.
Those present were: Drs. W.H. Scholl, V.V. Kratzer, C.R. Scholl, W.D. DeLong, H.W. Bohn, S.E. Tate, Elwood Tate, P.K. Filert, H. Zimmerman, George S. Schlegel, William Meter, Charles E. Grim, Otto J. Specker, John T. Bair, J. Ralph Erb, Milton U. Gerhard, Morris R. Adam and M.B. Shuman.
J. Frank Tragle, of this city, was divorced from Elizabeth Tragle, by the New Jersey Courts, at Trenton, on the ground of infidelity. The respondent lives in Trenton. The husband was represented by Attorneys Harry P. Keiser, of this city, and H.C. Valentine, of Trenton.
H.F. Hertzog, hardware dealer, 6th and Bingaman, returned from a business trip to Phila.
A. Warren, son of John A. and Mary Baum, 224 Spruce, and Maggie, daughter of Hiram and Sallie Wingert, 510 Schuylkill ave., were married by Rev. C.E. Schaeffer at the home of the bride's parents at 8 p.m., Thursday, in the presence of the relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was attired in a white satin dress, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. After the ceremony a reception was held for the relatives. The couple were the recipients of a number of gifts. They will reside with the parents of the groom for the present.
Charles Styer, of Churchtown, and Miss Rebecca Boyd, of Phila., were married at the home of the bride's grandmother at Morgantown. They are now visiting Mr. Styer's sister, Mrs. H.B. Miller, 751 North 11th, and will leave next week for Millersburg, O., where they will visit the groom's brother, Rev. George Styer. They will be joined at Harrisburg on their way West by Dr. and Mrs. D.W. Styer, of Churchtown, who will accompany them to Ohio. The party will return home via Niagra Falls and Buffalo.
Dr. Philip Atlee Sheaff, of Phila., was married to Miss Hattie Morenda Keim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Keim, at the home of the bride, at Strausstown. Dr. Sheaff was for the past year connected with the Asylum for the Chronic Insane at South Mountain, as assistant physician, having resigned on the first of October. Miss Keim had also been connected with the asylum for several years as matron. They will be "at home" after January 1, at 3944 Powelton avenue, Phila.
The engagement of Kathryn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Merkel, 950 Church, to Geo. C. Longacre, 238 Wunder, is announced. The wedding will take place at West Point, N.Y., on Thanksgiving Day at the home of Miss Merkel's brother-in-law, Albert McKinney, formerly of this city, now in the U.S. service.
The wedding of Frederick P. Umbach, son of Martin and Mary Umbach, 844 Franklin, and Miriam Davis, daughter of Francis and Mary Davis, 755 North 8th, will take place at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The couple will go to housekeeping immediately after at 1649 Cotton. The groom is employed as a baker on South 7th.
James M., son of Oswin and Martha Eschbach, of Oley, and Emma Moyer, daughter of William and Catharine Moyer, 1214 Windsor, will be married at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, by Rev. Dr. E.S. Brownsmiller at his parsonage. The couple will go to housekeeping in Oley, where the groom is employed as a carpenter.
Joseph Fleishert, son of John and Phoebe Fleishert, and Ida, daughter of James and Lizzie Botz, both of 542 Birch, will be married on Saturday, Nov. 14. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. T.W. Dickert, at 542 Birch. A reception will follow. The couple will make a wedding tour through New York state. The groom-to-be is employed by contractor Harry Beard.
William H., son of Simon Moyer, 1154 Cotton, and Miss Bertha M. Gerbron, of Shelly, were married at the latter place by Rev. Kistler. The couple will reside at 1154 Cotton. The groom is foreman of Hahn & Wilson's knitting mill, Orange near Chestnut.
Wm. D. Bernett, hat sizer; son of Cyrus and Adaline Bernett, 310 Rose and Mary E., daughter of Edward and Annie Scheck, 1143 Weimer.
Thomas F. Kehs, blacksmith, son of Jacob and Emelina Kehs, New Hanover, and Sallie, daughter of William Spohn, Little Oley.
Frederick P. Umbach, baker, son of Martin and Mary Umbach, 844 Franklin and Miriam, daughter of Francis and Mary Davis, 755 North 9th.
Joseph, son of John and Phoebe Fleischert, and Ida, daughter of James and Lizzie Botz, both of 542 Birch.
W. Warren Baum, fitter helper, son of John A. and Mary Baum, 224 Spruce and Maggie E., daughter of Hiram and Sallie Wingert, 610 Schuylkill ave.
James M. Eschbach, carpenter, son of William and Martha Eschbach, Oley, and Emma, daughter of William and Catharine Moyer, 1214 Windsor.
These officers were chosen by the Electric Wheelmen:
President, John Brison; vice-president, Jacob Miller; recording secretary, Glenson Althouse; financial secretary, Jacob Kratz; treasurer, Neff H. Rhode, for eighth term; trustees, Carl Rogers, C.C. Ludwig, Luther Rhode, George Rick, William Beaver; captain, William Beaver; steward, Irwin Kauffman; chairman house committee, John Brison; chairman-race committee, N.H. Rhode; entertainment committee, Messrs. Wolfskill, Rhode, Kratz, Rodgers and Fichthorn.
Thursday's expenditures from the county treasury aggregated $556.60. The following sums were paid in by tax collectors: James M. Yerger, 6th ward, county tax, $230.05; C.E.G. Engle, 8th ward, county tax, $700; M.H. Smaltz, Marion, county tax, $32.69.
Submitted by: Nancy.
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