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Local items from Cumru to Wilkes-Barre headlines
Reading assessors find six taxable dogs in Cumru. A Bethel wife drowns after funeral duties. Moses H Rothermel sues Dr Israel Cleaver over alleged confinement and smallpox claim. Mrs Sarah Eckenrode hosts ninety six birthday with active guests. Sheffield eyes widespread poker prosecutions. A 100 pound stone crashes through Union Stone Quarry roof near Wrightsville. Deaf mute Michael Gormley prized for punctuality at Oil City plant. Sparrows in Public Square Wilkes-Barre prompt water spray and owl plan. gunners favor shooting pests.
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Reading
Cumru
William Sittler
Bethel
Isabella
Zeller’s Dam
Moses H. Rothermel
Berk’s
Israel Cleaver
Ontelaunee Township
Rothermel
Sarah Eckenrode
Johnstown
Ecenroad
Sheffield
Union
Wrightsville
Frank Ely