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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1869
Page
3
Expanded rail work to protect a hillside embankment near Pottstown. Local sermons and lectures announce benefits for orphans and religious groups. Real estate transfer, civic meetings, school statistics, and society notices fill the page with community names and upcoming events.
Several gentlemen living near the Rolling Mill of the Reading Railroad Company have formed a Glee Club to improve vocal music. The club meets twice weekly in the new large school building in the thriving settlement.
The record lists 86 schools with ten months of instruction on average. It notes 3,197 male scholars and 215 female scholars, 8,902 total attending, with average monthly salaries of male teachers at 86.25 dollars and female teachers at 26.62 dollars.
The Eagle special notes the fifth stated meeting of the Hamburg Teachgra Institute held Monday evening in the High School room. Reports on criticism and elocution were discussed, with teachers emphasizing pronunciation, word definitions, and reading instruction. A geography recitation led to questions, followed by plans for future lectures on mental arithmetic and history.
The letter reports the death of Adam Yoh and his burial at Hain's Church Cemetery with Masonic rites. It notes local business as usual, low eastern market spirits, public school visits by Lower Heidelberg Directors, five month term with $35 monthly pay, and a township lecture program led by G. M. Webber and Dr. A. Smith followed by a luncheon with Dr. A. Smith.
In Port Clinton on February 20, 1809, the election passed with little interest. Elected officials include Chief Burgess John E. Rick, Charles Mattern, Gov. W. Nice, B. J. Kirlin, Wm. Robinhold as High Constable Atora Robinhold Effinger J. Kirlin, Taopestore co, H. Robinhold, John Schenk, School Directors William Guldin Samuel C. Boye zee Jeremiah Focht for one year, Constable Adam S. Robinhold. Perennial candidate Boyer listed in slate.
The self annual payment of the $20 due old soldiers of the war of 1812 for the last half year cannot be made by county ensurers because State Treasury staff have not prepared the required list. Lists will be completed soon and veterans and surviving widows will receive their overdue pittance. The paper notes several recent theft attempts in the county by a known marauding gang and urges a sharp lookout to catch them, with hopes they receive fitting punishment.
DIED. WANNER In this city on the 16th Kate daughter of Andrew and Rebecca Wanner aged 2 years 6 months. MULE on the 13th Mrs Margaree of Reuben Mull aged 5 years. ICHTHORN In this city on Saturday evening the 18th Daniel Fichthorn aged 1 year 7 months 19 days. PAUTSCH In Contra township on Jan 20 Anna Maria Pautsch aged 42. MILLER In Millersburg Berke county on Feb 7 Catharine Miller aged 63 years 6 months 17 days. POTTEIGER Upper Tulpehoccon on Feb 4 Charlotte wife of Jacob Potterger aged 88 years 10 months 23 days. BSCHOLL Marlor on Feb 9 Nelly wife of Idano Scholl aged 68 years 7 months 18 days.
Reading February 20 1869 quotes show bid prices for government bonds and gold at New York levels. Reading prices from Bushong and Bros list various U S 5 twenties 1864 1865 and 1862 issues with dates and par values. Gold in New York up to noon and gold in Reading at Bushong Bros quoted at 133 3.
Telegraphic summary notes Wisconsin Governor vetoing a Legislature passed bill that would allow minors to convey real estate. Nevada Legislature backs biennial sessions and asks Congress to cede territory south of Snake River. Tensions rise in New Orleans between Cuban refugees and Spanish residents as Spanish Consul seeks police intervention. Georgia House censures Governor Bullock for $35 000 state funds spent without authority. San Francisco dispatch reports mining boom with 54 companies formed totaling $62 000090 capital for the White Pine region.
Bushong & Brok Brokers, dealers in U S bonds and gold, offer drafts on New York and Philadelphia. Interest paid on all deposits. Open at 9 a.m.
A fragment from a 19th century issue details Wilmington and Reading R. R. finances for the year ending October 31, 1868, including receipts of stock and bonds and expenditures on engineering and land damages. Other items note a cow saved from a 48 foot well at Mahantongo Street and local notices about community events, soldiers’ reunions, a new press, and police updates from Reading.
A historical advertisement touts Helmbold’s Extract Buchu and Hempole’s Fluid Extract for male and female ailments. It claims broad efficacy for weakness, indigestion, and urinary complaints, with promises of quick action and superior diuretic benefits. The notice emphasizes authenticity and factory branding from 594 Broadway New York.
An advertisement extols the Peruvians Syrup as a cure for boils carbuncles and chronic illness claiming it revitalizes blood and body. It includes a testimonial from Joe Dinsmore of New York and notes a 32 page pamphlet and free circulars.
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