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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1869
Page
3
The item details an awning project on Sixth Street and a Free lecture at Library Hall by Rev. J. Fry. It notes a crowded hall and several small incidents including injuries on the pier sidewalk, a missing thief reward offer, a lost pocket book being claimed, and a magician at Keystone Hall drawing crowds.
An arrest warrant brought Ellen Shine before the Mayor this morning on charges of stealing empty barrels. The report notes prior events and mentions a fire department guidance segment, including station crew details and fire apparatus procedures.
A reading of minutes shows Dr. Flunter presided in Dr. Luther’s absence. Members listed include Beaver Brooke Coblentz Dundore Hunter Kurtz Keely Koehl Kuhn Luther Matthews Nagle Reeser Shearer Turner Ulrich Wallace Idman and others. Dues totaling $20 were collected. accounts audited. officers and committees elected. several local items noted including traffic and weather anecdotes.
The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Mrs. H Felix No 304 South Fifth Street at 10 14 o clock Saturday morning Mass at Potoris Church and from there to the Catholic Cemetery. LOUDERS On the 16th suddenly Geo Ba of a cadeta a ei a LOL AZO. Friends and tose to the Tamil area invited to attend funeral from his son's residence No 31 Penn street Saturday at 11 o clock PM funeral service at Af K Chucob Fourth street to Charles Evang Gometery.
In Philadelphia apathy in money matters and public doubt slow industrial energy and hinder new enterprise. The piece notes lack of confidence in Congress and calls for addressing vital future welfare questions while broadening public support for investment and enterprise.
A Lancaster city market report notes slight declines in wheat and flour, with prices higher than Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Grain, oats, rye, and corn see varied demand. lumber activity rises as builders project a busier season. iron and provisions show steady to brisk movement with modest price shifts.
A garbled local column mentions an upcoming opera event, a cue sport reference to Hal Benson, and editor L H Davis of the Pottstown Tiger. It also notes aUnion meeting with rising religious interest and a plan to hold noon sessions for business and professional men at the Hbonozon M E GateR.
A man named Lewis Lynch, recently linked to Sanford's minstrel troupe, was arrested in Carlisle on events connected to a Mot h discussion. Police say Lynch was detained after authorities investigated storage of materials and possible illicit activity linked to the troupe in the Ninth Ward.
In Harrisburg on January 20 the Senate discussed settling the Commonwealths claim for a bonus on capital stock with existing amounts. A Police Commissioners bill creating Philadelphia appointments was introduced. In the House a bill to extend the Philadelphia Receiver of Taxes term passed with three Republicans opposing. John Scotts election to U S Senator was formally declared in joint convention.
The Senate discussed the Central Pacific Railroad bill and Mr. Edmunds public debt resolution, then took up Sherman’s Air Line Railroad bill. Robinigan introduced a retradiation of Court of Claims claims. A bill re enacting the franking privilege was approved, and a bill removing disability on ex rebels was reported and passed. The Denver Pacific Railroad bill was considered with support from Kelley and Covode.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a legal or financial dispute involving Panton Penrume and a value claim in Sautrat. The text mentions a suit, but details such as dates places and parties are unclear. Further readable content is needed to produce a complete summary.
An 19th century advertisement extols health, urging readers to cleanse the body of scrofula and impurities before marriage. It promotes Samaritan’s Root and Herbs as a positive cure for youth related indulgence and related diseases, claiming rapid results and vegetable pills.
A historical medical ad discusses remedies for asthma and incipient consumption. It claims relief through a preparation prepared by W. Fowle & Son and distributed by Druggists, listing ingredients and general efficacy. The language reflects 19th century patent medicine marketing with emphasis on healing properties and widespread use.
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