Reading PA notes and town items from August edition
A Reading pa newspaper column reports on local happenings including a new marble and walnut tobacco case, a traveling harp singer, appearances by judge William Strong, weather hints of an early frost, a basement fire scare at Keystone building, social ads, local business deals, theater benefits, and plans for upcoming events at the Theatre Comique and Keystone Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Atreet
Wm. Strong
Supreme Court of the State
Keystone
Charles Bohmook
Chestnut
Norristown
Auditor’s
Dore
Dorg
Heymour
Blair
Hagler
Utp
Aga Boy
O Time
McKnight
Reading
Charlie Cornell
Billy Wright
Theatre Comique
Pottstown Iron Company
Artisons
Cymru
Sporsmen
Hoteo
A. J. Bast
Humber
Col. H. R. Hayman
Oracolius
Ramuel
Toa
Charles Dickey
Dante ‘Bohiwnfelder
Chas. A. Saylor
Dthard
Knights Templar
U.S
Joshua
A. P. Tutton
Western
Pennsylvania
R.A. Rollins
Internal Revenue
McCullogh
Aaron Einstein
Martinoj
Keystone Opera Mouse
Mondaly
Histrioka
Crowded editorial page notes and local notices
Local paper lists Rev. Peters sermon topics for Sunday on Revivals and the true Christian Home. A man injured at Mills of Souti tert, EManus & Co. transported home for care after an arm accident. Free excursion train for Leban auction of building lots advertised. Ninth Ward Democracy hosts a rally at Scott House with speakers. Philadelphia artist exhibit at Hess's Gallery features Mr. Marsh. Local ads promote painting supplies at 612 Penn Street and pet trades at 118 Benefit.
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Leban
Leb
Philadelphia
Hess
Fifth and
Penn Streats
Marsh
Geo Big Productions
Thomas
B.’ Mansu
Tas
Exeter Township Celebration and Reading Illusionist Show
The Woodville Sunday School plans a September 10 1868 celebration in G W Bruckman woods Exeter township near Exeter station. Coronet Ban will deliver addresses and lead the parade others invited. Also in Reading Martin o great Californian illusionist ad Vanteiloget opens at Keystone Opera House Sixth and Court streets with gifts during performances. Fred Alexander stars at Severin Staver Opera Words Monday night with local talents providing support. hall expected crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodville
G.W. Bruckman
Exeter Station
Exeter Township
Exeter
Manrixo
Martino
Keystone Opera
Reading
Severin Staver
Fred. Alexander
Pita Seventh Street
Penny
Anklin
Fred
Stewart
Marsdorf
Parade at Lyons Station and market prices report
A general parade of the J.C. of Q. F. will occur at Lyons Station Berks county on Saturday the 10th. Eminent clergy abroad will deliver addresses in German and English. The market reports abundant vegetables with varied prices and butter rates. Also notes on school singing reforms and Mrs Robert R. Taylor’s patent rail brake being trialed by Lebanon Machine Works for potential life-saving benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opp Fusvowa
Panapy
J.C. of
Q. F
Lyons Station
Penvaylyanis
Berks County
Robert R. Taylor
Lebanon
Mfr
Taylor
Accident at Terra Cotta Works Injures John Weidner
At the Terra Cotta Works near Franklin Street a masher shaft slipped and struck John Weidner while workers removed a cog wheel. He suffered several broken ribs and was taken home for medical care shortly after the incident. Separately Jacobed Lodge of colored Odd Fellows received a blue silk banner at Washington Street Presbyterian Church, presented by W H Still with remarks by M J Jerry, followed by a ladies banquet and celebratory evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows
Presbyterian Church
Washington Street
Yeaterday
W.H. Still
M. J. Jerry
Mangroni's Marsdorf's Tonight Offers Star Cast
The beat place for the arte spin citizens to go to this evening is Marsdorf's. A notable programme features Mrs Kate Brooks the vocalist and comedienne, Mr Brooks the English concert pianist, Rosa Smith the prima donna and dancer, Master Jardella the female impersonator, La Petite Maggie and Master George, Br O Miles as Uncle Joe and other acts. The bar offers the best wines and malt liquors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangroni
Regular meetings of local associations announced the same evening
The notice lists numerous fraternal and benevolent organizations with regular stated meetings this evening at various halls and towns, including Freedom Circle in Fleetwood and Hamburg Council in Hamburg, along with dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrernio
Lopars‘ano Associationa
Freedom Circle
B.A
H. BF
C. A
Brotherhood Hall
Third
Penn
Fleetwood
C. Uia. M
Hamburg
Rehrersburg
Geigetown
Reading Division
L. E
Penn Street
Aongawamp Lodge
C. B
Merta’s
Longawamp
Perseverance Council
J. O
A. M
Fifth
Washington
Sixteenth Annual Commencement at Female College
The Sixteenth Annual Commencement of Ponts ae Female College will occur on Sept. 17. Exercises promise to be interesting with a large attendance expected. A dispatch question remains unanswered due to overlong wording. News notes report a Frankin street accident injuring a young woman, and local music and band updates. Also, two gray horses ran away near South Sixth Street but caused no damage. Rev. Lisnenauer to preach at First German Reformed Church. Mechanica Band escorted to Lauer's Park in new uniform. A woman and six children found starving in Rin town woods. a farmer supports them.
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Ponts Ae ‘Female College
Collegewilt
Couner
oFv
Boyer & Son
Atable
South Sixth Street
Franklin
Pre-Nic Social Cotillion and Local Notices
The Mechanic's Band enjoys a pleasant afternoon at Lauer's Park with tunes by the Social Cotillion Band under Bandmaster Roholl. Two men, Augustus Enz and Augustus Furnakup, were caught stealing apples from William Kishor's orchard, brought to town, and bound over for a future hearing. A Democratic Mass Meeting is planned for Sept 17 at Cyrus M. Ruth's public house in Sinkin Springs with German and English speeches and the Brownsville Brass Band attendance. An open lot near Franklin Street hosts a recurring tin-painting activity, injuring a child. nearby schoolhouse and late daylight recess noted. N T Getto at 658 Penn Street showcases a large boot and shoe stock from New York with cheap cash pricing and several new styles for women and men.
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Mechanic's Band
Alsnnce Township
Lauer's Park
Win
Rooholl
Avrie Teves Anrestep
Augustus Enz
Augustus Furnakup
William L. Kishor
Spring Township
Jacob
Spitzinger
StaKina
Sprivas
Cyrus M. Ruth
Sinking Springs
Brownsville
N. W
Franklin Street
Peach Alley
N. E
N. T. Getto
Penn Street
New York
Reading
Turkey
Morocco
Geho
King’s Vegetable Ambroaid Credited For Hair Reform
Local notices tout King’s Vegetable Ambroaid as a superior remedy for gray or faded hair restoring color and removing dandruff. A Dr. Lrour advertises fresh drugs and medicines at reasonable prices with prompt courteous service and careful prescription preparation. Also offered are toilet articles and plate No. 1 North Fifth Street Stefig Qi l w.
Multiple incidents reported from national to local events
A long telegraphic summary notes a New York woman robbed in her home after her husband’s absence, and her death from fright. It covers Tennessee troop requests, Georgia Senate actions, Colorado election doubt, Missouri revenue official appointment, Alton election result claims, a Middlesex man’s suicide after arson, Indian uprisings in Kansas and Colorado, a Michigan tornado in Macomb County, a Lake Michigan wreck survivors, a Cincinnati accident, a Massachusetts prison escape attempt, Ex-President Pierce’s health, and faster through trains between New York and Washington starting Sept. 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterday
Watts
New York’ City
Tennessee Legislative Committee
Georgia State Senate
House
Colorado
Col
J. J. ‘Connor
Congréss
Schuylkill
Lebanon
James Mann
Missouri
Secretary of the Treasury
Alton
Illinois
Hugh Gilliland
Middlesex Township
Butler County
Sheridan
Kanena
Fort Lyon
Karena
Arizona
Warren
Macomb County
Michigan
St. Joseph
Lake Michigan
Cincinnati
Massachusetts Penitentiary
Boston
Pierce
Colorado Elects Democrat Groneb W. Penkins Chair
Denver dispatch reports on September 11 1910 Colorado election results with Groneb W Penkins named as chair of the Democratic Central Committee indicating a Democratic win statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groneb W. Penkins
Democratic Central Coramnities
Vermont Election Sees Radical Vote Drop Since 1864
Returns from Vermont indicate a Radical loss of 2188 votes since 1864. Radicals’ total fell 1481, Democrats rose 702, a 32.6 percent drop for Radicals and 50 percent gain for Democrats in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
New York
Magnets and cures by Dr Russell in American House listing
An old advertisement touts Dr Russell's Magnetic Oil with claims of nationwide reach. It lists a price of 60 points and 100 dollars per bottle and mentions American House in Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosfspapera
Dr. Russell
American House
Reading
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