News from Harlem, August 1899
The Harlem Post was a local weekly newspaper printed in German for the local German population. Its first edition was published on Sept. 12, 1895. The paper’s Aug. 31, 1899 edition contained the following news about events in Harlem:
Mr. Reeves had the front of his saloon repainted beautifully.
There’s a special meeting of the Harlem Village Board this evening.
Numerous magnificent homes are being built in Oak Park, and new cement sidewalks are laid.
We would like to make all parents aware that instruction in our public schools starts on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
The Harlem Männerchor (men’s choir) has their choir rehearsal on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. sharp at U. Thode’s Hall. Conductor: Ludwig Rauch. $1.00 cover; requests are being taken during every rehearsal.
Translated by Uli Leib
