House Officer McGovern took into custody Minnie Murton, aged 15, at a rooming house in the vicinity of Sixth and Buttonwood streets, at the request of her aunt, Mrs. Libbie Longhenny, of St. Clair, who reared her.
It is alleged she came to Reading a week ago, after being told that she would have better chances of earning her living here. It was stated she worked in a shirt factory at St. Clair and had $8 when she left. The stranger secured a position in a local shoe factory, but gave it up before starting work, as she decided to become a waitress in a hotel. While here she went under the name of Minnie Longhenny. Her aunt came for her. She appeared glad to return.
Miss Minnie Hamme, 744 North Tenth street, is in receipt of a letter from her brother Albert, stationed at one of the military posts of New York City, saying that his post is held in readiness for an immediate departure to Cuba should the trouble there continue.
As the result of a family quarrel, Mrs. Millard Hill, 1431 North Ninth street, is in St. Joseph's Hospital, suffering from burns about the body, caused by an overturned light and her husband is said by the police authorities to have been her assailant.
Shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday night it is said the husband came home. He was criticized by his wife for not coming home for supper. Words were exchanged and it is alleged that Hill threw a dish at his wife, striking her in the face. Mrs. Hill went for a neighbor to stop the fuss. Later the woman returned and in a few moments neighbors were attracted to the house by piercing shrieks uttered by Mrs. Hill. When friends opened the door they discovered her lying on the floor with her clothes afire. A rug was used to extinguish the blaze and the junior ambulance was summoned. The woman was removed to the hospital. Police station was notified and Sergeant Sponagle, House Detective McGovern and Officers Noll, Batzel, Weaver, Grund, Neff and Rickenbach detailed to the scene. The police are looking for Hill.
A woman who was calling on the Hill family at the time their differences occurred was taken into custody and locked up as a witness.
By teaching Miss Florence Reppert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Reppert, of Shoemakersville, to skate at a local roller rink, Irvin J. Moyer won her heart and hand. As the result of the acquaintance which developed into courtship, the couple were married at noon on Saturday, at Wilmington, Del. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Edwin C. Maenechol, at his parsonage.
The couple left Reading in the morning. The bride was attired in a black cloth suit and wore a handsome blue Polo coat, with hat to match. Immediately after the ceremony they returned to Philadelphia where they dined at the Walton. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Moyer arrived in Reading. They were met at the depot by a company of friends, and escorted to the groom's home, 559 Gordon street, where a reception was held.
The interior of the Moyer residence was artistically decorated in pink and white. Potted plants and cut flowers adorned the rooms. During the evening the American Jolly Four, composed of Samuel Siegfried, Paul Bau, Paul Westgate and Howard Eck, furnished vocal and instrumental music. Piano selections were rendered by Charles Quinter, while Charles Kissinger played the violia. William Deese furnished music on the guitar and Miss Bessie Moyer handled the mandolin.
Later a course dinner was served. The dining room was elaborately decorated. A large spray of flowers formed an appropriate centre piece. The wedding cake was cut by the bride.
Among the guest were: Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Moyer, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Geise, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kehr and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Oakes, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster, Misses Hattie Meade, Bessie Moyer, Ruth Moyer, Maude Tobias, Mabel Zerbe, Naomi Moyer, Myrtle Moyer, Mabel Oakes, Carrie Oakes, Charles Kissinger, D.K. Zerbe, Claude Zerbe, Charles Quinter, William Lascomb and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Moyer were the recipients of numerous presents. They will reside at the home of the groom, 559 Gordon street. The bride was formerly employed at Nolde & Horst's hosier mills. Mr. Moyer is a machinist at the shops of the Reading Railway Company.
Submitted by: Nancy.
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