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Newspaper
Reading Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1869
Page
3
Public notices outline submission rules for correspondence and advertisements. It urges brevity, one side of the page, plain type, and timely delivery. It notes increasing circulation forces reprint timing and requests prompt ad delivery.
The Reading Relief Society asks for donations to feed about nine hundred poor in the harsh winter. Though not severe, the season has created trials and the society may have to cease operations without aid. A collector will call upon citizens and hopes for liberal reception.
The замет article notes Spring movement begun but hindered by cold weather causing delays. An accident incident reports a Post compositor slipping on the sidewalk at night and dislocating a vote.
Residents of Mohravil and nearby fear a woman shaped ghost that nightly appears near the spot of Miss Adelaide Reaver’s murder. Witnesses claim unnamed men swear they saw the priest, the origin and purpose of the haunting remain a mystery the paper vows to investigate and report back.
Across the country traveling agents report the Avhost bover looks better this year and farmers should watch for harvest prospects and market price trends. If reports stay favorable and prices trend downward, it may be wise to sell what is on hand promptly.
Children ventured onto thin ice on a local pond this morning despite visible hazards. Authorities warn of ongoing danger and urge residents to stay off the water to prevent accidents.
The St Johns Lodge was opened at high noon at Masonia yal Fourth and Penn streets by Hon Richard Sa Night Worshipful Grand Master of Pennsylvania with Grand Officers. Invitations extended to county lodges. a grand supper followed by a lodge event. A civic note on prudent snow removal contrasts prudent and imprudent behavior.
Building associations promote real estate improvement and economic steadiness. They draw members with weekly deposits that replace costly vices and habits, creating a disciplined routine and fostering responsible earnings use.
A Philadelphia and Reading Railroad conductor Mr WRescoinsky stands out for courteous service on the Philadelphia to Pottsville through train. Passengers report attentive handling of needs, highlighting his prominent character for the role.
A garbled report notes a false fire alarm was raised yesterday by Tuy Fira Department officials. Readers condemn false alarms and urge punishment for those who trigger them, while questions linger about the state fair and planned events.
City councils met in joint session over water commission appointments and Charter revision. The adjournment avoids immediate action prompting a possible quo warranto challenge to new commissioners. Committees named for accounts highways law and printing were announced, with $30,000 proposed for Highways.
Rev. George Frear preached at both morning and evening services to crowded crowds with the church overflowing. Twelve candidates received baptism after the sermon while many gathered in the lecture room for a prayer meeting. Special meetings continue this week at 7:30 PM with public invitation.
Philip 8 Mathias of Shanesville Jarl Iowannip county hanged himself from a barn rafter on his farm Friday. Cause of the act not learned.
A daily paper here refutes a belief that a local author resides in Reading and explains that a wartime poem titled Somebody's Darling appeared years ago in a distant paper. The journal asserts copyright and plagiarism concerns to correct public opinion.
At a meeting held at the office of B Frank Boyer on the 27th inst the committee of Richard Loaf Wm McManus and I R Parker was appointed to receive proposals and contract for building the road from the bridge in 6th Street to Penn Street and via Penn to 6th to Bungamaga and the Penn Street route from Barone bridge to Mineral Spring road on the Perkiomen turnpike with two turnouts on each route. They are to report at a special meeting on the lot in March next.
William Kerns slept on a gentleman's step on South Sixth Street. He paid 3.26 after being taken to the Station House. Charles Fabran was arrested for drunkenness and fined 4.25. John Lahay was arrested for disturbance on Seventh Street and paid 3.25.
A horse ran at Firth and Penn streets but the driver, muster, restrained it with no damage. Debate over dumping rotten apples in Market Square grows with public sentiment. Concert saloons were busy Saturday night. two boys seen with a pita on Pann street. Balls on the tanis near Lee churches drew crowds yesterday. Spring begins on the 20th.
The edition notes a high volume of personal property sales in Berks County this period. Auctions attract large crowds with five stock items, farming implements, and household goods fetching strong prices. A bureau reportedly sold for more than a new one here. The Washington Hose Company carriage was sent to Washington, and firefighters plan to depart with stops at Harrisburg and Baltimore. A street scene reveals a pair of sharp witted youngsters trading caustic jabs in Sixth Street, proving Reading still has smart kids.
The Journal of Health condemns early rising as a crime against the body unless followed by early retirement. It criticizes city dwellers who sacrifice sleep for late night travel by steam boat or railway, calling it a ruinous misallocation of time.
The Journeymen Clean Maks Pro Tective Association was formed at John Hermann’s house at Ninth and Pann streets on Saturday evening February 20, 1869. Officers include President Henry Wolf Vice President Wealey oe Secretary D K Groff Treasurer Lbonezer Weaver and Door keeper Cop Brenser. The group asserts its association is organized for beneficial purposes.
A twelve year old girl, daughter of Mrs Hanahan, died after her dress caught fire while filling a coal oil lamp in Mocknight's Row. A neighbor burned while trying to help. Also reports pleuro pneumonia among cattle in Pennsburg and surrounding townships, with twelve sick and two dead in one farm. Postmaster General appoints Joel Barto as postmaster at New Jerusalem. Alderman Schooneman hears case of Sallie Bekth who attacked Mrs Markley. $200 bail posted for next court.
A burglary occurred last night at the home of Mrs. Andrew Fichthorn on South Third Street. Entry was forced and she was robbed of a small sum. Police are investigating and seeking clues.
Mancus the windiest bleakest month is upon us and stirs homes to scrub floors pull carpets and wash windows. The piece notes the Lion and the Lamb symbolism with Saint Patrick's Day near, and looks ahead to warmer months after March ends.
Daniel B Daub a longtime Pottstown resident and hotel landlord at the boroughs western end died Thursday. His funeral was held at the English Lutheran Church in Pottstown yesterday with a large crowd in attendance.
High Sheriff A lbright conducted a stock auction at the Keystone, with Ezra High purchasing 20 shares of Farmers National Bank at $42, William Arnold senior buying Farmers National Bank shares at $12 each, and George Smith acquiring 51 per share on West Penns Railroad stock. Adjourned sale totals reached $13,500 for the Banking House of B E W Earl & Co. plus further transfers of Ravine property stocks to Wm Arnold jr and others at various per share prices.
The brown stone home of Cerrge Rhco ea in Pottstown burned after midnight leaving all furniture linen and carpenters tools ruined. Firefighters were not on site and two shutters were open suggesting theft precede the blaze. The Bloo residence was the most expensive private home here with 225000 loss and 15000 coverage.
Late last evening burglars entered Mrs. Joe Ritter’s home at 325 Washington Street while she attended church and ransacked the house from top to bottom. They overturned beds and broke small boxes in search of money, left a lamp burning, and carried light through the rooms. Neighbors saw the light, assumed Ritter was home, and nothing of value to Mrs. Ritter was taken. it is believed the robbers sought stamps.
A local obscura paper hints WH Jacobs May not seek the Assessorship and promotes Capt Michael Walter as a candidate with strong Washington backing. The column argues Jacobs’s influence suits the office, noting emoluments may deter a lawyer, and asserts Walter’s likely success.
From Havana Feb 28 reports describe rising tension between Cubans and Spaniards. A rebel foraging party burned the Sialdinas estate near Puerto Principe, prompting a Cuban counterattack and retreat with forty killed. Four thousand refugees are at Gibara amid food shortages and feared epidemics. Engagements near Collonia de St Domingo leave many dead. reports claim Cuban rebels routed at Guanaja road. Emigration surges as steamer traffic fills with refugees and sugar prices fall. Some Cuban prisoners are sent to Spain and several are reportedly shot.
General Canby urges Texas to hold elections due to weak civil order in counties. Grant says Congress should recognize Georgia. Reconstruction Committee will not report yet. Kansas ratifies negro suffrage by unanimous Senate vote and 64 7 House vote. Missouri debates regulating houses of ill repute. Madison Wisconsin hosts female suffrage event led by Stanton Anthony and Livermore. Internal revenue receipts for February total 10 276 828 year to date 91 986 058. Feuds with Indians in Arizona leave five whites dead. Little Raven and 300 Arapaho surrender. Q D Robinson of Wood Habinaga accused of embezzling 96 000. Savings Bank of Dad Brooklyn robbed of 48 000 in bonds. J W Bilder detained in New Orleans on perjury charge linked to whisky ring probe.
The report notes several pickpockets traveling to Washington to operate among inauguration crowds, with multiple arrests at Baltimore station. A string of fires in New York, Buckingham County Virginia, Somerville Massachusetts and Ottawa Canada caused substantial losses.
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