July 8, 1857 On Tuesday of last week, the first locomotive made the through trip, by rail from Reading to Lebanon.  The locomotive was the “New England,” and under charge…

July 1, 1857 Died. Mr. George Heim, a respected citizen of Jonestown, this county, died suddenly, of apoplexy, on Thursday night last.  He had retired in apparently good health. Died…

June 24, 1857 Berks County Horses. – His Excellency, the President of the United States, has recently purchased two fine carriage horses from George M. Lauman, Esq., of Reading.  The…