Public notices and local items from Albany township and St Patrick's Day plans
The page reports mail delivery issues and asks subscribers to notify the office of irregularities. It notes Albany Township's school statistics including months taught and teacher and pupil counts. St Patrick's Day celebrations are planned with Irish American groups organizing in major cities and a local grand parade anticipated. John Roads, once crippled by a leg issue, has fully recovered after an amputation and can walk with a crutch.
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Friends of Sreedom
Ireland
John Roads
Hamburg
Roads
Reading
Schuylkill Canal
Hamburg borough notes and fraternal meetings report
A Hamburg borough column records election of officers for Bright Star Association No. 59 of the Order of Phythian potheans, remarks on county bridge bids, and thanks to State Chaplain Drake and local choirs. It notes talk of a Knights of Pythias lodge, dull business, snow, and local health warnings in Mohrsville with diphtheria concerns. It also mentions complaints about corner loafers and police enforcement in Corner Lparris.
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Miller
Washington
St. John's Church
Hamburg Cornet Band
the Knights of Pythias
Washington Fire Company to Visit Reading for Reception
The Washington Fire Company of Reading will arrive in this city next Tuesday evening en route to Washington. Exclusionists will be joined by Ringgold cornet band. Local fire companies Paxton Hope and others have accepted invitations for a public reception and parade expected to be impressive.
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Washington Fire Company
Reading
Washington
Ringgold Cornet
Washington Hoso Company
Printo
Paxton, Hope
Kod
Jarrisbirg State Guard
A Mothers Influence and Urban Manners
A mother’s influence shapes a man toward honesty and industry while a vain hope for easy virtue fades. An proposed church usher policy would publicly announce individual details at entrances to curb improper behavior. A man slipping on a sidewalk near the Mansion House regains himself and walks home.
Market gossip and stray incidents clutter city page
A jumble of short notes from a city market and streets reports include a wooden eggs sale at the market, a near arrest as a team rushes a pedestrian, a snowball attack on a woman between Third and Fourth streets, and a man injuring a finger at Fourth and Washington. Other items note sparse market attendance, omnibus drivers' patronage, a man slipping into mud from a car on Seventh and Penn, a thief peering through a North Leighth street window, meetings of local lodges, a room for rent in the lodge, a firm name change to Madeira Rhoads Co, and warnings about patent rights swindles alongside local observations on Conscience and social conduct.
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James Lessig
Fourth
Washington Atreots
Seventh and
Penn Streets
Leighth Street
Solock
Independence Degree Council
No. 7
United American Mechanica
Fifth
Washington Streets
Rhoads & Madeira
John Kissinger
Madeira, Rhoads & Co
Reading
Lecture on The Irish in America At St Peter's Church
A lecture under the Hibernia Society will be given by Rev. J J Mullroy of Philadelphia at St Peter's Catholic Church South Fifth Street on March 17 at 7 30 pm. Topic The Irish in America their Faith and their Patriotism. Proceeds aid Pastoral Residence. Journeyman printers of Weeky meet at Krick's toll Fifth and Washington streets tonight at 7 o'clock promptly.
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Hibernia Society
J.J. Mullroy
Philadelphia
St. Peter's Catholic Church
South Fifth Street
America
Long Island Assembly to Hold March Ball at Bushong House
The Long Island Assembly announces a grand ball to be held at the Bushong House on Wednesday evening March 3. The B S F Assembly plans a dance at Aulenbach's Ball on Saturday evening April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Assembly
Bushong House
B. 8. F. Assembly
Aulenbach
Universalist Church Communions and Expository Discourse
The Universalist Church invites the public to communion tomorrow with a sermon suited to the occasion. In the evening a discourse will explain the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Everyone is welcome.
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Universalist Church
Orphans' Home Receives £457.96 Donation
The Secretary and Treasurer at Wompalsdorf acknowledge receipt of £457.96 given last week for the Orphans' Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wompalsdorf
Preacher to Speak at Berks County Almshouse
Reverend Geo. Friar of the Baptist Church will deliver a sermon at the Berks County Almshouse tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The Reading Library announces a free lecture next at City Hall on Thursday evening by Henry M. Keim Esq on the topic Nonsense.
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Geo. Friar
The
Baptist Church
Berks County
Reading Library
Ny Hall
Henry M. Keim
Hamburg Borough Election Set For March Nineteenth
News item notes the Hamburg borough election will be held on Friday March 19th. Also mentions fashion notes for spring coats and a brief accident report at Reading Railroad shops where Mr John Weldner injured his hand. Baptist services announced with baptism to follow.
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Hamburg
John Weldner
Reading Railroad
W. Murray Weidman
Washington Street
March 1 Income Reports Required by Law
Taxpayers must file income reports to assessors by March 1. Officials need not serve notices. taxpayers must report willingly, else a penalty will be imposed.
Bernville Hosts Washington's Birthday Entertainment
The Bernville Literary Association staged an afternoon and evening program in the schoolroom with the Bernville Glee Club and String Band, plus orations and toasts. A large audience praised H. H. Brownmiller's oration as well delivered and fitting for the occasion. Refreshments funded by J. F. Burkhart were praised as reviving body and soul. A public meeting the next evening to plan a railroad to Leesport attracted citizens and formed a committee to seek subscriptions, noting the railroad shortage and local winter travel. The area faces population decline but remains healthy for the season.
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Bernville
Bernville Literary Association
Washington
Bernville Glee Club
H. H. Brownmiller
J. F. Burkhart
Bertiville and
Pennee
Charles Renschler
Leesport
Reading Road
John A. Brobst
Chas. Renschler
B. & B. Journal
Property transfers on North Ninth street and farm land
Messrs Daniel K Weidner and Levi H Liess sold a lot on North Ninth Street to Mr Abraham Van Ars. Daniel Keehn sold near one acre of his farm to Mr Samuel Steleiger.
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Messre
Daniel K. Weidner
Levi H. Liess
North Ninth Streat
Pevond Gree Green
Abraham van Arsale
Daniel Keehn
Kanyuel Steleiger
Eee Sd
Death of Samuel Buckwalter President of National Bank of Phoenixville
Samuel Buckwalter, president of the National Bank of Phoenixville, died suddenly at his residence in the borough. He was among the oldest and most respected figures in Chester County. The report notes his prominence and local impact.
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Soloden Dearit
Samuel Buckwalter
National Bank of
Phoenixville
Swenthg
Chester County
Seek Stranger Neighbors and Welcome Them to Your City
A reflective plea urges Christians to aid lonely travelers wandering without home or friends. It calls for banding together to comfort, introduce to pastors, and help them find employment, arguing smiles heal divides and reward in Heaven follows compassionate action.
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Jesus
Abused by a Few. Mayor and Police Praised in Reading
A letter defends the mayor and police, praising their conduct while noting the force is inadequate for the city’s needs. It urges readers to compare Reading with other towns and mentions a Green concert by Winter's Military Band and a tax note on gold watches. Also previews lectures by Rev. J. Fry at Trinity Lutunan Church.
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Mr. Eprron
S&k
Bealdes
Winter
Reading Mannerchor
Keystone Opera
Trial of Rosanna Faust Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Rosanna Faust was tried for killing and concealing the body last September in Schuylkill County. The jury found her not guilty and she was released amid intense community excitement. The case, held before Judge Green, drew strong defense by John W. Yar Johan W. Bickel and O P Bechtel and was praised as highly contested.
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Dally Eagle
C. D. Hippte
Commonwealth
John W. Yar
Johan W. Bickel
O. P. Bechtel
Pennsylvania Legislature Actions in Harrisburg February
The Metropolitan Police bill failed in the Senate by 20 to 1 with six Republicans joining Democrats: Lowry Fisher Osterhout Robinson Stutzman and Taylor. The House debated rail and canal aid bill No 821 and a real estate tax exemption supplement No 487 passed finally, adjourning to March 8.
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Harrispona
Senate
Metropolitan Police
Messrs
Lowry
Fisher
Osterhout
Robinson
Stutzman
Taylor
House
Konday
Grant Party and Periods of Office in Historical Grains
A reader discusses a supposed Grant party and tracks various monarchs Henry I through Henry VII and beyond. The note asks how many days a Grant was in force and how long it lay dormant, citing dates such as February 14 and August 23 1486 and a death on July 21 1609.
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Shortiesville
Bprton
U. S
Henry I
Henry III
Henry VII
Henry Vite
Thia Iman
New York Legislature Seeks repeal of Tenure of Office act
Several state actions noted include Nevada considering suffrage for negroes and women, Maine approving dissection of human subjects, West Virginia Senate blocking capital move to Parkersburg, and a California church fire after threats to a pastor. Also reported are Sandwich Mass property loss, Minnesota Governor Swift's death, and Dr Thomas E Wilson's suicide in Louisville.
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Satonpay
New York
Congress
Nevada Assembly
Maine House of Representatives
Senate
West Virginia Senate
Parkersburg
San Joan
California
Sandwich
Mass
Henry A. Swift
Minnesota
St. Paul
Thomas E. Wilson
Liouisville
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Tun Public Schools
Albany
Albany Township
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Wchoolly
Savaraga
Momrsville
Mohraville
Parenta
Pell
Lasat
Norick
Krick
Tol
Washington Atreeta
Finn
Pottstown
George Rice
William Ermentrout
Davie Ermentrout
Oth and
Court Streets
Arapina
Anon
Trinity LuTuenan Cnurca
J. Fry
Trinity Tuberan
Behnylkill County
Pennsylvania
Rey
Rann
Christ
St. Pauls M. E
Af 8
Journal
Reading Gazette
Montgomery Ledger
Keystone Goat
C. Pearson
W. UL Scultor
J. Kaurn
OTICE
Melon
United American Mechanics
Pirth
Conrad Orner
War
Arnold
F. Eglman
Tom Smitil Conrad Orser
H.eppihimer
Fabotetta
Asceola Council
Pe Joan Stephen
Ofrica
North Sixth-Ar
General Intelligence Office
South Seventh Atreat
Lauman & Hammill
South Ninth Street
G. M. Laumay
G. GC
Shadow Pantomi
Reffey S Arvey
Eagle Book Store
Penn Street
Guardian
Waleer
Blanka
Fxecurios Constably
Reading, PA
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LA Labora
N.Y
NEW York News
Brookles
NY Sty
Roach, &c
Crashy St
N. Y
Jane FE
Hexny
Quecegsor
Dewie Barney & Co
Park Row
UDA
Howe Whane
Rome
TEO
Counts
Ee OK
Powers OF Attorney
Iransfar Stock
Mme Aponsays
Yne Corrt
Harvey Rich
Druggista, Desmond & Co
Race Street
Playdelphia
Solbl
J. Rodgles
Barber Sho
Boila
Iran
Leder Seda
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Epes
Bolen
Bsatem
Thia
J.P, Dinsmore
Dey Atiet
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