Fragmented Local Notes And Oddities From Easton
A garbled local column recaps varied items from Easton area: stray notices about late mail delays, a seven foot wingspan eagle spotted near Chester County, a baseball accident injuring a hand, a fire and infant mix up in a hoard, and council committees approving budgets while leaving highway funds unresolved. Other snippets mention suspicious characters near a flour mill, a coal price drop rumor, a pistol accident, and social gossip about concerts, billiard rooms, and a boulevard movement in Philadelphia.
Sunday School and Sermon Audience Plentiful
A large audience gathered for the Liberty Church lecture and sermon on moral reform and the approaching end times. The sheriff’s sale recorded multiple property dispositions including Jacob Wacker land and Henry Stichter holdings, with total cash receipts of 1401.68. Market news from Philadelphia notes a cautious money supply and weak stock activity with Reading Railroad at 48 1/2 and Pennsylvania Railways at 67 1/2.
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Franklin Tate
J. G. Glmmerman
Geo. W. Alexander
Hlogathars Atreet
John Hetrick
Pogiats
Henry Ivingood
Livingood
Hobosonta
Henry Stichter
M. Mengel
Pround
North Eighth Street
Atris Althouse
Isaac A. Althouse
North Eighth
Ge . Aulenbach
Els
Ninth Ward
Nicholas Miller
Ps Bard
Philadelphia
Parker
Jagues
Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania Railtoad
Catawissa Railroad
Information Wanted in Wheabouty for Miller missing man
Information is sought about Charles A Miller a man about 33 years old of medium age who vanished after being seen leaving a residence on the route to Pottsville Pennsylvania He is described as weak and suffering from hunger and fatigue and may be in need of assistance Please contact Sam Veller Box 1 Pottsville Pa with any information or whereabouts referenced in the notice
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India
Froxt
Xing County
Pottaville
Schuylkill County
Wweek
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
M. M. L'Velle
Myer. Strouse
John W. Bickel
Eady
F. W. Hughes
A. W. Schalek
Silver Creek
John Gross
James Burna
Burns
Valley Furnace
Elizabeth Hurat
Elizabeth
Franklin Street
Lewis
Lawrence
Elzabeth
Castle Ganser
Charles A. Miller
Sam' Veller
Pottville, Pa
Paniigs Paler
Thureday
Hoeltdel
Beddines Rhoe
Nolvais Batre
Ollin
Penn Street
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Gavar Aa Ofice
Utzman Rites Set After January Death
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son Pintfeng on South Ninth Street tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock. The service honors Aqua prixiien aged eighty something.
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Utzman
Atsph Pintéinga
Weather and community notices in Reading market report
Local items describe weather shifts from yesterday to last week, injuries at Mellert Kinsey Foundry, and a lathe accident that cut a finger. Notices promote a Sture Room event at First Presbyterian Church for Union Mission Sunday School and praise the Sunday school’s role in shaping future church leaders.
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Mellert & Kinsey
Foun Adams
Toavorus
Sture
First Presbyterian Church
South Fifth Street
Franklin
Misalon
Court Proceedings Open 38 Cases This Week At Law Court
Refonted by Louia Richards describes the thirteenth day of common pleas with 38 cases listed for disposition this week. William Reno v. William S. Schock began trial for alleged obstruction of a water course as the court adjourned to 1 pm. It also notes reminiscences from a Philadelphia history on Quakers and early meetings in the county.
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Louia Richards
William Reno
William
Pif
Philadelphia
Thompson Westcott
Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch
Society of Friends
Bank
Front Street
Arch
Gemantown
Fairhill
Merton
Plymouth
Oxford
Abington
Ryberry
Horsham
Maidencreek
Oley
Qual Gwynedd
Maiden Creek
Michener
Botrogat
Suafarionn
Bein
Exeter Faynahip
Exeter Monthly Meeting
Disastrous New York Marine Disasters Reported
A brig Glenlevit of St Johns was abandoned 260 miles east of Sandy Hook after being seen leaking and tow by the pilot boat James Perkins. A bark Gladstone from Madeira reported passing an abandoned brig with a broken hull and rigging standing, near Nantucket.
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New York
Glenlevit
St. Johns
Pernambuco
Boston
James Perkins
Sandy Hook
Nantucket
Gladstone
Madeira
Papal Nuncio Withdraw Protests Amid Dispute
The Papal Nuncio faces pressure to withdraw from talks as ministers, with the exception of the representative in Russia, protest against the ongoing dispute and the offered terms.
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Siinip
Labour
Atussia
Striking Sailors Delay 200 Hands Amid Printer Shortage
A damaged snippet notes a strike affecting two hundred workers and a shortage of printers, halting shipyard and printing operations. The fragment hints at delays and ongoing labor disruption impacting production and supply lines at a coastal port.
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Jani
Atvikew
Contention Over Eastern Pennsylvania Marshal Nomination
The editor questions a report that Gen Lauman or Maj Lauman is a candidate for Eastern district Marshal of Pennsylvania and that Sen Cameron will back him. The piece argues Lauman’s wartime services and Reading citizenship would influence the appointment, while noting a delayed prior claim and political maneuvering.
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Tne Eniladetohi
Sontay
Republic
Dungligon
Gaya
John Yay
Jack Hicstan
Lauman
Geni Tauman
Pennsylvania
Hig Con
Lincoln
Cleveland & An
Frémont Conventigne
DLMVS
Lawman
Reading
Ciy
Bold Robberies in New Works New York
A pair of robberies hit New Works New York with $2,866 deposit stolen from Masgrs John Dwight & Co and recovered after a suspect named Henry Thomas identified as George King. Separately Andrew Pressey was robbed of $200 by two men, one armed, with a pistol at No 9 Counted slip. A burglar struck Trinity Church stealing offerings from the poor boxes overnight.
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New Works
New York
John Dwight & Co
Coontes
Watt
Chatham National Bank
Henry Thomas
George King
Canada
Jersey City
Andrew Pressey
Hia
Mr. Pressey
Porte-Monnaie
Trinity Church
Illinois House approves bid to transfer Chicago to Indiana
The Illinois House passed a bill by 78 to 9 to transfer the city of Chicago to the State of Indiana. Nevada legislature approved state bonds bearing interest, Bank of California offering to take the loan. Montana lawmakers adjourned January 15 and will not reconvene until December 1870. Local clashes in Saline County Missouri with Pawnee Indians resulted in seven Indian deaths and robberies nearby. A Memphis and Charleston Express train wreck killed the engineer and injured three others. Albert D. Pyke was arrested in Fughtburg for murder involving his wife and daughter-in-law. Multiple robberies in New York and trials in Savannah. Whaten appeals for new trial in England. Hubbard & Co. bank robbery in Paoli Kansas with $16,000. Hawaii seismic activity with Mauna Loa resuming. San Francisco tremors caused harbor damage. Richmond Virginia hit by a severe lightning storm. Number of bankruptcies in Virginia reported at 4298.
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Illinois House of Representatives
Chicago
Indiana
Nevada Liegislature
Bank of California
Montana
Saline County
Memphis and Charleston
Albert D. Pyke
Fughtburg
Maga
Ender Sher
New York
Ogeacheo
Savannah
Whaten
Cameron
Privy Council
England
Hubbard& Co
Paoli
Kansae
Senate Proceedings On Bills And Appropriations Described
In the Senate a mail steamship line bill between New York and Amsterdam was introduced by Mr. Conkling. Mr. Morton introduced a bill for the admission of Montana. Pension Militia Academy and Navy Appropriation bills were passed. In the House McSchmack reported a bill for deputy revenue collectors and assessors compensation, which passed. Mr Bentwell's constitutional amendment advanced after debate, 160 to 42.
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Senate
Conkling
New York
Amsterdam
Morton
Montanyase State
House
McSachphgk
Bentwell
Mantorn Questionives in Greek Diplomacy Returns
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Greece and Athens with references to neutrality of great powers and a dispute over the affinity between parties. Names and full context are unclear due to garbled text.
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Pius
Count Walowaki
Rae
Athens
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