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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1869
Page
3
Local items report new brick buildings planned near Spoomakerville and painters finishing the Ninth and Wimstroote school house. Citizens discuss gutter repairs on Pont Street and a proposed monument dedication in Harrisburg. Other notes include runaway incidents, church calls, and social events from Reading and surrounding areas.
A mix of social and civic items includes a ball at Hall on Eighth and Penn on August evening, a March 17 Friendship ball, and praises for B for a handsome hall. Also discussed are Disinfectants and indelible ink recipes, local police remarks, city pride and skepticism, and a folk note urging young men to stay with their work rather than chasing quick gains westward.
Report describes the death of Mr Mellert, about 70, found at his home near the large Iron Foundry on South Second Street. A double-barreled German pistol with shot was used. A Coronier's Jury ruled the death a suicide. The article notes Mellert as a well known former proprietor and details surrounding the room and weapon.
Bernville notes two debates on January 28 and February 4 1879. Topics included should liquor sales be prohibited by law and should capital punishment be abolished. Disputants and outcomes are listed with names and attendance noted, and a plan to organize a Typographical Union is described along with committee appointments and next meeting.
A Reading newspaper column chronicles community life amid Shrove Tuesday fastnacht celebrations, a Mozart Society concert at Libr Hall, local health worries from diphtheria and typhoid in Burke and Montgomery counties, and upcoming infrastructure talk about a Douglassville to Yellow House turnpike and rail link plans. It also reports a near fire at George Hain's Hotel and a Loyal Association meeting.
Rumors claim Carlists attacked Santonía in Santander province but were repulsed after a sharp fight. The report reflects ongoing rumors about Carlist movements and engagements in the region.
A 19th century testimonial recounts severe spring cough with night sweats and exhaustion. After medical aid failed, the speaker credits Wis tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry with curing the cough and restoring strength, praising its miraculous effect and urging use for afflictions. Prepared by Seth W. Fowle Son of Boston for sale by druggists.
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