City and County Notes and Local Auctions in Reading
Improvements at Heizpan's corner Sixth and Penn streets attract attention. A wild geese flock caused city rumors about railway negotiations involving Lehigh Susquehanna and Essex lines. Keystone Second Nine defeated Schuylkill Second Nine in a friendly. Hope Hose of Philadelphia invited Reading Fire to Thanksgiving Eve party. James S Hill sold eighty five acre farm near Wernersville to John Huyett for 171 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Hose Company
Philadelphia
Noveraink Fire Company
James S. Hill
D. i Buch
Wernersville
John Huyett
Executors sell Moers estate at Keystone House
The executors of John I Moers dec d sold on Saturday at the Keystone House in the city the late residence of Baid deceased on Penn street above 2nd to Benjamin FE Schrack for 6126. The shoemaker Daniel Fry shop on Cheatnut street above Seventh was broken into on Friday night and robbed of items of little value. this is the third time the shop has been broken into.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roapery
Daniel Fry
Cheatnut Street
Seventh
Axoruer Artenor
Ron
Diller Luther
North Sixth Street
Union Church Service Set at Fourth Street M E
Tyanxsalvine Services announce a morning worship at 104 o clock in Fourth street M E Church with all city M I churches uniting. Rev Patticon to deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyanxsalvine
Fourth Street
M. E
M. I
Patticon
Baptist Courch
Baptist Church
George Freat
Glass Breaks at Ritter Store. Loss $120
On Saturday morning four Benson Jones painters carried a large glass in front of J HR Ritter's new store on Penn Street when a peanut boy ran into it breaking the pane into four pieces. Loss set at 120 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson & Jones
J. HR. Ritter
Pennatreet
Peanut Boy
Penn Street Saturday Crowded With Shoppers
Penn Street was thronged Saturday night with promenaders. Dry goods houses and millinery stores crowded. Clerks kept busy as more shopping occurs on Saturday night than any other time.
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Penn
Horriaburg Visitors Enjoy Pigeon Shoot Dinner
Gentlemen from Horriaburg attending a pigeon shooting match in our city were hosted with a splendid supper at Mishter's Hotel late Saturday night. They were described as a jolly group and pleased with their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starrs
Horriaburg
Mishter's Hotel
Robbers Try House Entry and Thanksgiving Services Update
An attempted entry at Dr. Diller Luther's residence ends with the robbers fleeing after discovery. Notices mention Thanksgiving services at First Reformeden in German and Second Reformed in English, plus a report on Mrs. Cooley's death and local wheat prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
C.F. McCauley
Almanac Progress for 1871 and 1672 Issuances
The Nautical Almanac for 1871, issued by the U S Government, is nearly ready for distribution. A large Almanac for 1871 is expected to be finished soon, with progress noted and a likely three year advance similar to the British Nautical Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reading Beats Harrisburg in 4-7 Pigeon Shooting Match
Reading secured victory over Harrisburg in a 526 pigeon shooting match at Einstein's. Final score Reading 4 Harrisburg 0 with total scores showing Reading ahead. Large attendance and high excitement marked the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klarox Shootina
Eiwatina
Einstein’s
Jon Patie
Harrisburg
Reading
G. Meh
W. HL
Buck and Bro's entertainments and Keystone House row
At Sixth and Penn streets two rough Italians caused a disturbance in the Keystone House bar. A stout clerk intervened with a strong blow and a second altercation followed after which the intruder left. The clerk sustained a minor cut above the eye. Spectators enjoyed the display of skill and science in the scuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
A Rainy Day Lesson on Saving and Prudence
A column urges laboring people to save regularly in trusted savings institutions to weather unemployment or illness. It cites Newark winter hardship with eighty thousand unemployed as context and argues small weekly deposits build real independence. The piece notes local savings banks offer safety and interest and urges readers to begin saving now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Workingman
Economic steadiness amid market eruptions noted in Raavixa
Raavixa observes ongoing city commerce despite gold and stock volatility in larger cities. Iron, hat, cotton, and building trades run full tilt while wholesale and retail trade remains steady. Philadelphia money markets improve. New York speculation wanes. petroleum trades surge with 180,000 barrels contracted. Stock Board activity dull. rail shares mixed. several railroad and loan prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raavixa
Philadelphia
New York
Stock Board
Lehigh
Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Camden and Amboy
Little Schuylkill Railroad
North Pennsylvania Railroad
Catawissa Railroad
Philadelphia and
Frio
Market Quiet at Breadatuffs Market in Philadelphia
Mowry Marxen reports a quiet Philadelphia Breadatuffs market with demand limited to home consumption. Receipts are small and high grade stock is low. prices range from 0 barrels at 795 to 1300 for various North Western and Pennsylvania grades, with rye flour, corn meal, and oats showing mixed activity and barley unmoved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohia
Minnesota
Michigan
Western
Delaware
Bogus half dollar notes warn readers amid fire loss
The notice warns about counterfeit fifty cent notes printed in dark green with rough engraving. It also reports a fire at Samuel Merkle's barn in Richmond township, destroying a large barn with livestock partially saved, suspected arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Merkle
Richmond Towrship
Astronomical Notes and Local Weather Chronicle
Reports describe Jupiter’s satellites moving across its disc on several dates and times with shadows visible. The Wearier notes a cold spell with rain, winds, and mild snow threats, while Growth or Reapina highlights Reading’s urban expansion and enterprise. Carren Denicarion covers the dedication of Trinity Reformed Church in Pottstown with multi-venue services and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astroxontcar
Jupiter
Franklin and Marshall College
Pottstown
Montgomery Ledger
Rav
I Bausman
Reading
C. F. McCauley
Norristown
Chester County
Court Proceedings Eight Day in Common Pleas 1868
On Monday at 11 o'clock the Court of Common Pleas entered the Eighth Day of Novem ber Term 1868. The 40 cases on the list were reviewed with several dispositions recorded including continuances, settlements, and judgments for plaintiffs or costs as noted for each case including Patterson & Co. vs Wyomissing Woolen Manufacturing Co. and others with specific dates and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Robert Patterson & Co
Wyomissing Woolen Manufacturing ‘Company
John Ebner
J. Bowman Bell
William Eckert
Isaac Eckert
John Greiner
Mark Darrah
Joshua Keely
Boyer, Knoske & Co
Lew, Wanner
A. B.wanner
Franklin H. Schwartz
Daniel K.roth
Hawley
Valentine Shafter
Elizabeth
Catharine Umbenhower
Allentown Railroad Company
Jacob Souder
Boyer
Maltzberger
Same
George Koser
Jan. T
Schwartz
John Boyer
Piffa
Amelia Hawrecht
Henry Hawrecht
Legal notices and court cases briefed in Hamburg column
Several court actions are summarized including judgments for pitta amounts to Abraham Bieber and others, and a trial of Daniel S. Kern concerning the will of Daniel Kern of Hamburg. The column notes a decision on distribution payments, lunacy inquisition dates, and general court schedule, with technical references to local firms and attorneys. It also recounts notes on carbonic oxyd in furnace use, a lecture by Rev. Calvin Fairbanks, and New Jersey Grand Lodge assembly details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sameve
Abraham Bieber
Pitta
Hoyer
Malteberger
Alexander Ammon
Jacob Meiger
Hagenman
A.B. Wanner
Richards
de Michael Hershberger
Joseph Brender
Ann Luckenbill
Thomas Luckenbill
Dee
John Graber
Warner
James Rath
Mary Ann
Mary Annon
Reading & Columbia Railroad Company
Daniel
Kern
Henry
Hamburg
Wanner
Malinda Troutman
Centre Township
Onp Fricows
Grand Lodge of
New Jersey
L'Renton
Erie Stock War Ratchets Up With Broker Boycott
In New York this morning a meeting of top stock, government and gold dealers adopted a resolution to reject Erie Railway shares in all brokered trades until the stock is registered in a trust company or reputable bank. Major dealers telegraphed branch offices in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and Boston to halt Erie purchases and sales until further notice. Reportedly 200000 Erie shares are en route from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie Railway
Loos
Wall Street
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Boston
Eric
Erie Clique
Europe
Infant Nora Ricttagos Dead in City Burial
Nora Ricttagos aged 3 months and 4 days daughter of George W Boas and Baral Li Boas died Sunday afternoon in the city. Funeral arrangements unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas
Nora Ricttagos
George W. and
Baral Li. Boas
Wall Street Dull as Erie Swindle Threat Looms in Corner Plan
The New York Herald notes calm market activity with Erie stock fears. Swindlers allegedly hold vast overissued shares and may push them through brokers or register with banks to mask fraud while rock Island price manipulation is rumored for a fresh corner.
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N. Y
Wall Street
Uyéawigdlord
Europe
Erie Company
Supreme Court
Publc
Rock Island
Hair Restorer Promises Superior Remedy in New Perfumery
Parasol plagued with hair loss seeks relief with De Lerber's Hair Restorer imported exclusively by Amelia Fassoon. Sold at her new Perfumery Store, 15 Fifth Street, alongside perfumes and soaps at low rates. Also advertised knives, forks, looking-glasses, cedar ware, lamps, and plated goods at reduced prices from J L Sriteater of 505 Penn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prasows
Lerber
Amelia Fascoon
Hovsr-Fusxisuio Hasowask
J.L. Sriteater
Pewn Street
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THE
Daily Eagle
Reading, PA
Heizpan's Corner
Sixth and
Penn Streets
Reading Railros
Ieagee
Lehigh & Susquehanna
Essex
Morris
Keystone
Schuylkill
Buch Bro
Portico Row
Penn Street
Maryland
Southday & Telegraphic Dispatch
Lynchburg
Irandis M. Cooley
Cooley
Hoosick Falls
Renaselace County
Lancaster Intelligencer
Buck & Bro
Portico
Porter
Sretlickxen
Thomes
Murray
Haggerty
Thomas
Ouse
Buck & Bro.’s
Quiry
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Dan Rico
Av Buch & Bro
Faston Express
Bethlehem Times
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Front and Chesnut Atreate
Helmbold
Barrett
Pagetable
Erie
N.Y
DAILY
Review OF Business
Mowry Marxen
Ryapixo
Kerrers
Manxer
Aepe Sirlein
Slatington
United
Turk Rerier Sociasty
Weo
Louis Richards
Court Street
Sieman
Birmingham
American Journal of Minng
Aulenbach
Calvin Fairbanks
Kentucky
Sayre
Mishler
Bole
Sea Regate
Baal Suds
UBING
Harris
Ths
Gece Amer Harris & CO
4A Buakvonnen & Maperra
Fifth
Washington Streets
Agenta
Thesesa
Rtaufferd
Bhenford
A. Potteiger
Saylor
Aie Boone
Olser
Dundore
Bryarti
Ue Phowans
Keffer & J
Te Mittebertel
sPiott
Emmlg
Dehart
Boyer. Odt.l
Naum
Ice
Bobler
B. F. Huber
North Fifth Street
Rcal
Ng Association of
Aia
Jones Oman
Roagner
Court Streé
J. Ross Miller
Tovali
Barto
PoAsone
Nolan
Wittery
Pac
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