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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1869
Page
3
A compiled page includes varied items: tax receipts reported at 2400 dollars for a Sisters of the LIL M fair, a Mozart Musical Union concert planned for Library Hall, and staff changes in fire districts. It notes railway surveying, street accidents, and public utilities guidance along with advertisements and literary notices.
Panxen notes report steady attendance at Union Prayer Meetings with positive influence on Christianity. Winter health tips warn against cold drafts and advise warm coverings and cautious outdoor exposure. Alderman Schoener’s case against Chay Frauenknecht for assault is described with bail set. other arrests include Henry Eisenberger and Philip Carlin. Isaac Pyle pleads guilty to a drunken beating. $400 bail set. Twelve lodgers were in the station wagon last night.
The Reading School District Board of Controllers met January 18 1869 in the Thigh School Hall with President John Richards presiding. Reports and committee actions included a resolution to excuse teachers from Normal School after three years with satisfactory conduct and high averages, plus transfers and new appointments in primary grades and the grammar school.
Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs. Lucinda Souders widow of Jacob Souders who died at age 79. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral from her residence at No. 8 Lenn Street on Saturday at 1 30 P M. The service will be at the M B Church on Eo Street followed by interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.
The report from Byshong & Bros. notes 1968 corn crop data and compares it with 1967. It cites Agricultural Bureau figures for total production in Pennsylvania and neighboring states, including bushel totals and distribution, and references market conditions in Reading and Lancaster County for beef pork poultry butter eggs and vegetables.
Detectives Lyon arrest Kauffman near Milton for obtaining a male team under false pretences valued at 1200 dollars and Lynch in Carlisle for stealing a 8500 note from a hotel. The Reading board discusses opening another primary school in Ricktown and approves spending on school furnishings and penmanship standards.
The board reviewed bids for desks and chairs from Ritter Schmucker & Bro and Soper's Patent Desk, considering price differences. It adopted a resolution to suspend any teacher who strikes a student during school hours and approved a $50 payment to Charles Brandtner for supervising Elmstrong school construction.
The Senate approved the Copper Tariff with amendments after debate, while proposing measures on National bank securities and a mail steamship line. Thayer offered a universal suffrage amendment, which was tabled. In the House, 80,000 copies of the Special Revenue Report were ordered printed, and Aghley’s election purity bill passed. The Denver Pacific aid bill faced opposition, adjournment followed. Parlor Perfume ad ends the item.
A fragmented health article warns readers about skin diseases and viruses like scrofula. It urges cleansing and temperance to protect the body and constitution, urging readers to stop harmful habits and seek healthier living.
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