City and county news items from Harrisburg area
A long Local item list covers events in Harrisburg and surrounding towns from the era. Promenaders, millinery displays, a theft case at a hotel, a butter machine invention note, agricultural fair prep, concert plans, and church harvest sermons are mentioned. A missing youth case, pipe work in Lyona, and a severe locomotive explosion near the round house are reported along with fire department responses and a note on a copper mine reopening attempt.
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Lauer's Park
North Third Street
Philadelphia
r-Dan, Gardner & Keenyon
United States
Williamsport
Ja Heron
St. John’s Church
Hamburg
Union One
Weavertown
Berks County
Herald
Douglass Township
Montgomery County
Rentz
Mark Haaler
Our City
Local notices and events compiled from Berks county archive
Sixteen photographs offered at Yeager's Gallery on Penn Street. A thief stole clothing from Harrison T. Fox after a fire on Carpenter alley. Fairmount Fire Company of Norristown presented a $60 silver fire horn to Boyertown company. Karlville Sunday School held a large Grove gathering with speeches and a Boyertown brass band.
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Yeager' S
Penn Street
Fairmount Fire Company
Norriatown
Boyertown
Berke County
Fairmount Hire’ Company
Astrologist Reveals Future Day In Crowded Room
The text describes a person who loves you with unwavering faith, noting a crowded scene yet continued attendance. By request of many, the astrologist will remain this week, though not longer, at residence of Misa Tyson at 488 South Seventh Street in August 1851, Geonse Haur.
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Auriven
Founthiek
Misa Tyson
South Seventh Street
Carriage injures man. stage overturns. Chestnut Street riot
A fire run ends with Adam Moyor badly hurt after a collision with a hand drawn engine team. Richard Phillips narrowly avoids tragedy. The Morgantown stage cascades down a hill and rolls over. four passengers escape serious harm. A Chestnut Street riot erupts with fist fights and stone throwing. police arrive too late to arrest participants.
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Fineusa
Carpenter Alley
Adam Moyor
En Ino
Richard Phillips
Lta
Stack Urset
Morgantown
Green Tree Tavern
Reading
Ateep
Chestnut Street
Third
Fire destroys multiple stables in Reading alley blaze
A fire yesterday afternoon in Carpenter alley Reading destroyed David Mitchell’s stable and spread to adjacent properties owned by Mrs Burkhart and Mr McHose. Firemen, aided by crowds, saved many valuables but three stables burned. damage runs high with insured losses noted. Residents praise the Reading fire department and urge water supply improvements.
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David Mitchell
Baker
Carpenter Alley
Franklin
Chestnut
Third
Fourth
Wm. Drinkhenge
Eliza Burkert
Henry Oestrich
Issac McHose
Mitchel
Franklin Street
Reading
Yenterday
Local notices advertise remedies and hair restorers
An advertisement slate cites Dr Russell’s Magnetic Oil as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia and other pains with prices 50 cents and 100 dollars per bottle. Other notices promote King’s Vegetable Ambrosia to restore gray hair and improve scalp health. Dr Litz offers pure drugs and toilet articles with prompt service and careful prescription preparation.
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North Fifth
Fire, theft, and arrests loom in Annville district news
The edition reports a large attendance at the Lama Camp Meeting in Annville with estimates of about 15,000 on Sunday and likely to continue. a residence in Carpenter alley was robbed of $20 during a fire incident. Multiple legal notices include the re-arrest of Col. G W Alexander, and a warrant-based arrest following a pocket-picking at Bauer's Park.
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John Ball
Elizabeth Strunk
National Bank
Bauer's Park
Alderman Richards
G. W. Alexanpen
G. W. Alexander
Internal Revenue
Us 8
Pottstown
Philadelphia
Correspondence on Hamburg as a Summer Haven for Philadelphians
Aug 26 1868 letter from Editor Datty Eagie notes Philadelphia visitors in Hamburg, praised social life healthful surroundings and local arts. Mentions J R former New York Herald correspondent seeking quiet country rest and Hamburg Cornet Band led by M H Shhollenberger presenting creditable music.
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Rat Hamusure
Datty Eagie
Hamburg Ia
J. R
New York Herald
Hamburg
M. H. Shhollenberger
O Soeld
Hamburg Cornet Band
Public meeting and hall party amid borough teachers' exams
Doubtful yet hopeful plans unfold as a large audience is expected for a borough teachers examination and social event at Poppis Hall. Two young men, both aspiring to be masters, argued at a party with a wager of decorum, prompting friends to separate the quarrel and restore order.
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Plvania
Balantion
Poppis Hall
W. 8
Grixr
Foul Play at Broadway Theatre in Marneat NY
Four sheriffs armed with a warrant attempted to arrest D H Harking at the New York Theatres production of Foul Play. They drew revolvers and fired, wounding George Hickey in the leg and fatally wounding Leslie Chamberlain in the chest. Harkins escaped in theatrical costume as officers were detained and the show continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Chamberlain
Wote
Harkins
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Arena Eee
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Dr. Stasver
Evwann Sours
Plinjber
Lyona
East Penna
Measna, Fox, Hacky & Co
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Franklin and
Canal Streets
New York
West
Manaponp’s
Mr. Miles
Aater Jardella
Senne Struban
Mernixa
Odd Fellows Hall
C. F
Temperance Hall
Minnehaha
Pees Lady Jefe
Brotherhood Union
D. of M
Yee Spring
U. A
Sinking Spring
Yeager’s
Peter B. Fisher
Daniel Alitense
Lower Heidelberg Township
David L. Wenrich
William
Peter ‘B. Fisher
Robergonia Furnace P. 0
Pennsylvania Railroad
Round House
Birmingham
State Treasury Department
Jackson House
Ledist
Elliott
Pennsylvania Avenue
Broad Street
Cromnnya Stoven
David Fox
Harrison T. Ff ‘Ox
Geonce Haur
Lichter
Almarac
Mansnonr
Jardella
Cool Jager
Jesse G. Hawley
Catharine Acker
Sarah Bard
Haquire
Tobias Clouser
Toxicut
Stewart
Theatre Comique
Mazoppa
Lebanon and
Pinegrove
McFadden
Levanon
Eortor Daily
Eade
U. S
Sharkey
Gordon
Col
Alexander
Col. Alexander
J. H. Jacobs
Money Market
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Frour, ‘Freepawp
Hay Manger
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Ohio
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Amie
Dogar
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Imperial
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Alain Augevee
Plerino
Aperae
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Liverpool
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Ashton
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Keenens
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A. Becknaght
Reabixa
Hayne
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Slits
Onorellie
Wetner
Daniel Meke
Quested
Joun Renel
Dexeenene
Cumru
Buch & Brother
Love G. Corktan, Cutter
Hin Stock
Boyd
Levi
Coloma
Fashion NO
Penn
Reymour
Barger
Louis HekAner Avhn
Surry
Saddler
Penn Strers
Reading, PA
Roach
Hi Hessler
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Io North
Mtrest
TRON
Lewis’ Neudorueers
Airey
Hota
Ane
Ohta
Farge
Wall
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Bercon
UNION
North Fisthst
Democratic
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Saulatwaane
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