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Newspaper

Reading Daily Eagle

Location

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1868

Page

3

Local Fair Night Thieves and Accidents Highlight Town

A string of petty thefts and mishaps at the fair dominates the town news. Proncis Dright lost $2 to a goat. Jacob Christ had his pocket picked of 889. a youth fell from an embankment injuring a leg. A bound NY Herald volume was displayed amid crowd interest. A dog fight drew a large audience as cold weather and commerce shape the scene.

Proncis Dright Jacob Christ Penn Township Oley Township Sind New York’ Herald Penn Street Shin Brandh Brown

Franklin Medary transfers 63 acre Mu Farm in Mub- Inberg township

Fieu Sot Franklin Medary transfers ownership of 63 acres at Mu Farm in Mub Inberg township to the Bugliang Brothers of this city for 20 200 dollars.

Franklin Medary Mub- Inberg Township Anki Dart Brothers

Unclear Peach Market and Prison Commitment Report

Fragmentary item notes poor peach supply in Philadelphia with high prices and references a person named Allen awake at a jail hearing. A separate line mentions a man taken to prison by the mayor after an alleged pocket-picking incident and bail set at 1500 dollars for next term court.

Mathew. Allen Philadelph

Democratic meetings set by committee for next Saturday

The Democratic Standing Committee announces a series of meetings for all Democrats to attend next Saturday. The aim is to understand campaign usages and bolster support, with Old Berks expected to rally Disarray among Radicals.

Democratic Standing Committee

Wuret Brosser Breaks Down on Street Tragedy

A damaged vehicle broke down near Blngoman streets while crossing a corner, the driver risking a crash as another car passed. The incident caused a wheel failure and left the scene in disarray with echoes of traffic trouble noted.

Cavuans Home Seeks Donations for Orphans in Winter

The Home at Womelsdorf reports receipt of 201 from various sources last week. The Superintendent asks donors to provide heavy durable clothing for Hine and Goatly residents and timely aid for cold weather. Provisions and fuel, especially coal, are also needed as winter approaches.

Cavuans Womelsdorf

Exhibition closes after favorable rural show in county

The Fourteenth and Ri Exhibition of the Northshire County Agricultural and Horticultural Fair ended this afternoon after a three day run delayed by weather. Exhibits totaled strong cattle herds from Lancaster and Amity townships, diverse sheep and swine displays, and substantial poultry and farm implements. Notable entries included Devonshire and Durham cattle, several premium bulls, Southdown and Bakewell sheep, and a wide range of threshers, plows, and grain drills from local manufacturers.

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Paper Mill sale closes local industry shift

Swarts & Co. sold the former Papre Mill in Born Township, known as Vale Mill, to Geo Bushong Co. for $3,600. The mill faced repairs and suspension of work prior to the transfer, signaling ongoing disruption in local industry and employment.

Opening hours set for Public Schools Board action

The Board of Controllers to Public Schools plans a Monday start with daily sessions from 9 to 12 AM and 1 to 4 PM, regalia to be worn, as of the tenth of Tizri noted by Hebrew calendar observers. Citizens belonging to the denomination met in the Court House this afternoon for services led by their Rabbi to observe Yom Kippur fasting and rest.

Board of Controllers Felock Regalia Lon Hoxsi Pebrons

Beaker Arrested After Shearing Incident at Polack AvFAirs

An intoxicated Beaker was found at a feed corner near Bristley and resisted officers who tried to take him away. He was arrested and jailed after a tense confrontation and later sentenced to twenty days in Castle Gansér.

Polack Wade Krodwan Caatle Gansér Daniel Angen Renukes Delaware Cela Conway Hemor Mondhy

Local Market Prices and Consumer Protection Note

The report lists varied prices for butter eggs beans and fruits at the market with emphasis on consumer protection and fair pricing. It notes farmers’ attendance and critiques extortion at the market while promising future beef price details in another column.

Nie Ieee Elena Farmera Peru Tomas

Trotting race results with multiple heats and entrants

Racing notes recounts heats, times, and winners for a trotting event. Details include horse names such as Polly Ann and Honest, trainer and rider notes, heat-by-heat outcomes, and prize money across divisions at 2:44 to 2:48 pace times with withdrawals and open classifications.

Jacob Kauffman Roe Graes Polly Brill Ilo Tine Ustaphe Wit Miran Milford Abe Sora Eckert Elam Ludwig Black Swallow Bud Wilson Oncoanpe Evang Raca

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