Local notes and events in Reading February 11 1869
Reading brief a dozen items from churches weather and roads to strikes, fairs and legislation. Agricultural congress set for Harrisburg March 17 invites county societies to send delegates. Ash Wednesday services well attended. Weather hazards and a speeding pedestrian incident reported. Reading engineer injured at work on the Reading Railroad. Valentine's display at the book store and local dining notes. Snakes and a Northamp ton incident noted. Fastnacht reference in Lehigh county.
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Stolen Watch Linked to Hotel Heist in Local News
A theft at Mishers Hotel saw a $21 watch and a belt stolen from the reading room. The hostler Jacob F. Krickley slept nearby and discovered the loss at morning. police suspect a nocturnal intruder.
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Jasob F. Krickley
Discoveries of iron ore near Boyertown spark local interest
The article reports iron ore leases on the Ritter farm near Boyertown by Rhoades Fogey and He. It notes a promising ore bed close to the Deepeonkdale Railroad and mentions nearby Douglasville history and town facilities. Residents call for better depot facilities and a centralized ticket office, while warning against obstruction of streets by building materials and urging prompt compliance by builders.
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Dongtasaville Ation
Ash Wednesday rites mark start of Lent in church tradition
The article describes Ash Wednesday customs, ashes from burned church items, and the solemn rites in various denominations. It notes differences between Episcopal and other churches, the liturgical readings, hymns, and the penitent spirit of Lent as a period of fasting and prayer.
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Brewery Worker Injured In Boiler Water Accident
John Lozer, employed at Javan Lager Beer Brewery on North 3rd Street, fell into a boiling water tub while adjusting a pipe. He was pulled from the tub, badly burned, as workers rushed to aid him. repairs to the machinery were already underway.
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Fragmented city notes mix of crime and moral sermon
A report recalls Martin’s drunken disorderly conduct and police escort to the Station House, then shifts to a lengthy moral exhortation on tattlers amid a winter scene with tax guidance and a long anti gossip tract. The piece blends police detail with a civic sermon on character.
Reading couple wed in Ad amstown county ceremony
On the 10th inst in Ad amstown Labaater county Daniel tontey William J Bramo of Reading married Lizzie Orcor of the former place. The couple expresses thanks for a bottle of wine and wishes for happiness and prosperity in years to come as weathered description and festive tone accompany the notice.
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Fragmented OCR Item From Historical Newspaper
An unclear OCR read presents partial words and disrupted lines relating to a 19th or early 20th century source. The legible elements mention New U and dated references like 1864 and 1982, with scattered month and day fragments and garbled numerals.
Promenade and Street Scene Reflections in Local Notes
A reader letter condemns fashion trends among men and the press for mocking women while praising male style, lamenting society’s double standard. The writer also warns about benzene dangers and recalls a runaway horse incident at Fitch and Penn streets.
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Pennsylvania Legislature Debates Tax and Turnpike Acts
In Harrisburg on Feb 10 the Senate referred a Brewster opinion to Finance. He says taxes from taverns and retail sales may fund ordinary expenses without violating the constitution, except during war or until the public debt drops below 5.488 billion. House actions include turnpike incorporations and tax exemptions for several Odd Fellows halls. a Susquehanna turnpike supplement passed final.
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