Three wild geese shot at Leesport yesterday
A brief notice reports three wild geese were shot at Leesport yesterday. No further details on who shot them or the context are provided.
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Leesport
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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1868
Page
3
Philadelphia Money Market Slows as Thanksgiving Quiet Prevails
In Philadelphia the Morey market shows gradual growth with moderate merchant demand and many good paper notes taken at legal rates. Current street rates run 6.7 percent for government collateral loans and 7.8 percent for other securities. Banks and public offices observed Thanksgiving Day closures, while Gen. Bpin ner explains a circular about withdrawing convertible legal tender notes from circulation. The circular targeted depositaries of public funds, not all National banks, and urged them to refrain from notes promising conversion after the designated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaoxe
Philadelphia
Morey
Tegel
Banke
Custom
Commercial Exchange
Bpinner
United States
Nesi
Congress
Four Eclipses in 1860 and Local Robbery Report
The item notes two solar and two lunar eclipses in 1860 with one lunar eclipse visible locally on January 27. It also reports a liquor-store robbery on Penn Street between 6 and 6 pm, about thirty dollars in silver stolen with no clue. Additional notes mention a Reading train change to 2:25 pm from Lancaster and bounty claims guidance for 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ropardy
Neithamer
Penn Street
Reading vs City Pigeon Match Sparks Dispute
An evory pigeon match will occur soon between gentlemen of this city and Reading. The last match from this city claims the original agreement was not fairly applied. Also noted are a tavern exhibition with a nine pound ten ounce turnip, a wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church, crucible material notes, and streets needing pavement repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
State Guard
Larar Ternxir
Jacob G. Wenger
New Berlin
Lancaster County
Samuel Peifer
Ephrata Township
Wepping
Curron
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mr.Fry
Wm. H. Hichelberger
Mary Goldie Siegel
Bantam Ball at Anlenbach’s Hall Delights Attendees
The TL. B. Association's Bant. ball at Anlenbach's Hall Wednesday evening drew a crowded, lively crowd of dancers. Managers arranged every detail for comfort and enjoyment as the "smazy dance" kept the hall lively late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. B. Association
I. B. Association
Anlenbach's
Train Collisions Near Cherry Alley Draws Attention
On Wednesday evening the Wabash freight engine collided with the Auburn Harrisburg passenger engine due to a mislaid switch at Cherry alley. Both engines were badly damaged and a fireman was slightly injured. Passengers on the Western train escaped harm aside from about half an hour’s delay. Witnesses note a nuisance as young men gather outside churches before and after services and urge respect for propriety and the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortistox
Wabash
Auburn
Harrisburg
Cherry Alley
Port Clinton St Johns Sabbath School List and Sermon Notice
From Port Clinton correspondent the St Johns Sabbath School Hope Class Samuel Boyer Young Pilgrims Henry Breisch Obedience Edward W Scheidy Good Intent Geo Robinhold Samaritan William Hartman Builders of Promise Moses Leiser Rose of Sharon Mrs Finmsa J Robinhold Home Missionary Jennie A Hoyt Children of the Cross Sallie J Foht Brotherly Love Belle Horn Watchful Emma Te ter Extra Teachers Richard Fegaly Michael Hartman and Sallie Boyer Rev B D Zweizig Reading will preach in Port Clinton next Sunday evening at 8 o clock in English. he is a fluent speaker and will deliver an interesting sermon. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
St. Joanx
Samata’ School
St. John's Sabbath School
Hope
Samuel Boyer
Young Pilgrims
Henry Breisch
Edward W. Scheidy
Good Intent
Geo. H. Robinhold
William Hartman
Moses_ Leiser
Rose of Sharon
Finmsa J. Robinhold
Home Missionary
Jennie A. Hoyt
Children of the Cross
Sallie J. Foeht
Rt. Belle Horn
eMisa Emma FE
T'eter
Richard Fegaly
Michael Hartman
Misa Sallie Boyer
B.D. Zweizig
Reading
Zweizigian
Hamburg Teachers Organize Public Schools Institute
A Hamburg meeting of public school teachers organized an Institute in the High School room. H. G. Hunter chaired, J. G. Smith was secretary, and a committee was appointed to form permanent organization. Recitations in Orthography and Penmanship were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
H. G. Hunter
J. G. Smith
Kerp
Funeral of Mr John GroeTeinger attended by lodges
The funeral of Mr John Groeteinger was held yesterday with attendance from three lodges and many friends. A new road is being built through fields toward the Furnace of Mera rs Bushong Co at the Lebanon Valley bridge. Sudden stock: Nathan Eisenhower of 206 South Fifth Street collapsed with cramps and was taken home by carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Valley
Mersrs
Buthong & Co
Joln Groeteinger
Haing
Merars, Bushong & Co
Lebanon Valley Bridge
Nathan Eisenhower
South Fifth Street
Hunters recover two raccoons near Temple Station
Report states William Moyer and Henry Throne shot two raccoons on the mountains back of Clymer's Furnace near Temple Station on the night of November 26. One raccoon weighed about 21 pounds after skinning and is believed to be an escaped Salt River animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moyer
Henry Throne
Clymer
Temple Station
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across Reaniwwa In 19th Century
In the early hours of yesterday a somber national holiday opened with sun breaking through clouds, churches well attended, and sermons suited to the occasion. Most business paused, promenades filled, and after turkey dinners the afternoon saw ball games on lots around the city and social gatherings. Evening sociables and Universalist Sunday school anniversary exercises followed, featuring a colloquy by four girls and a pastor address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Street
Universalist
Fashion versus nature in a witty critique of extreme styles
The author lampoons extreme fashion for both men and women, noting tight breeches and ill fitting coats as ridiculous. Observations on a Grecian bend and Grant Backs mock the urge to artificial alteration, urging natural placement and harmony with nature for true appearance and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Street
Herosition
Indies
Quiet Wernersville District Reports Minor News
From Our Wernersville Correspondent dated Nov 27 1868 the report notes overall quiet conditions and good health. Dr Wenrich suffers a near fatal accident when his gig hit a stump near Hains Church Grave Yard, tossed him headlong and bruised his head. G M Webber secures contracts in Toledo for Michigan wheat and seed oats. Ed Heister & Co operate a Warneraville stone quarry and Isaac Yost’s mill processes wool. P Y Hain loses a legislative bid and may not contest the race.
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Wernersville
Wernersvile
Dattyacre
Wenrich
Iate
Hain’s
G. M. Webber
Toledo
Ohio
Michigan
Warneraville
Reuben Ham
Ed. Heister & Co
Heading
Eien Ae
A. Richards
Isaac Yost
P. Y
Hain
Lower Heidelberg
Unclaimed tastes of letters at Reading Post Office listing
Unclaimed letters advertised as RADIER LIST remain at the Reading Post Office up to last evening. The notice lists numerous ladies and gentlemen by name including Mrs Mandhe Boniel Mrs Elizabeth Boyer Miss Fanny Bacon Mr James Brown John Bradford James Heaton and many others with agencies such as Andalusia Base Ball Club and Young Men's Library Association noted. Unclaimed letters should be claimed by the listed individuals or their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Mandhe Boniel
Elizabeth Boyer
Elizabeth Borg
Fanny Bacon
Mollie Carl
Emma Dandore
Geo. Mi Eisenhowr
Harriet Eck
Mary Ann Elliott
Catharine Gehret
John S. Good
Mary Greek
Mra. Henninger
Annie Kern
Sophia Knokey
Susanna Lockhart
Emily R. Miller
John Miller
Mary J. Neasinier
Rebecca Mast
Clara Roam
Sarah Reber
Mra
Saylor
Mary Simpson
Mary Schorch
Khiza Thompson
Valeria Whitman
Martin Archenbraun
E. Bartlett
F. Boyer
Brotz
Henry G. Hodey
Blackburn
James Brown
John Bradford
Joph Headley
Sonaliny Bishop
James Braiger
Wm. Blunce
A. @.Christian
John Clark
Charten Dallman
H. TL. Davenort
John Deeten
Benjamin . Freeman
George Fisher
Noses’ Foreman
Jacob
Wm. Stutler
Dr. K. Thompson
C. van Hammerfeldt
J. Ulrich
E. Wyman
Ernst Wilson
H. Weil
Henry Weaver
John 8. Zeller
Andalusia Base Ball Club
Young Men’s Library Association
C.keeter
Thanksgiving observances and local notes from Hamburg
From Our Hamburg Correspondent dated November 27 1868 reporting widespread Thanksgiving observance except schools, sermons in Mkk Church by Rev Grove and by Rev Herman on J Jacoby child death from the black measles. Emanuel School forms Bible class. Albany township to hold a Teachers District Institute. Pinegrove’s Jonathan Zweizig builds a two story house. Phila and R R Co moves blacksmith shop to opposite depot. A theft is stopped after a man tries to steal an overcoat on White Oak Street. A Grand Ball by the Never Sink Active Association set for December 6 at Aulenbach’s Hall aims to attract many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Hawaiira
Enston Dany Eacys
M, Kk
Grove
St. John’s Church
Herman
J. Jacoby
Emanuel School
Albany
Jonathan Zweizig
Pinegrove
Schuylkill County
Phila. & R. R. R. Co
Port Clinton
Francis Shottenberger
White Oak Street
Alma
Sale of Keystone House lot in Stollor's Lebanon subdivision
Sunscaring notes a sale in Stollor's Subdivision of Lebanon at the Keystone House with improvements rising and first house rented before completion. The item extols the property as a superior investment while dismissing dubious hair restoration claims from Barrett's Vegetable Hair Restorative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turhort
Stollor
Lebanon
Keystone
Reading
Business Colleges A Rising Change in Education
A historical défense of Business Colleges noting their growth amid opposition. The piece argues these schools widen opportunity by diffusing practical knowledge and lifting society from ignorance, enabling a higher, more intelligent labor class and helping Chicago rise above disease and stagnation.
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Enston
Business Colleges
Chicago
Business College
Gandia
Firat
Wi. A. Fucner
Feiela J . Reating
City Business College
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