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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1886
Page
2
The Ramroap Strike on the Gould lines ends after a conference between Jay Gould and Mr Powderly representing labor unions. After wrangling over technicalities, both sides issued orders to resume work and traffic on the southwestern railroads. The settlement averts riots and restores peace, ending a nationwide agitation with thousands affected.
The president and cabinet honor Democratic leaders as new post offices arise nationwide. Maryland hosts a German name, New Jersey a McClellan, Pennsylvania areas name Piollet and Hay, New York has Flowers, Nebraska Manning, and West Virginia a Cleveland office.
A new company capitalized at 20000 dollars is formed in Philadelphia to print a prohibition paper for the upcoming campaign. It will serve as the state organ of the Prohibition party and aims to influence the two major parties with its editorials.
The condition of Secretary Manning has not worsened and is perhaps slightly improved, though physicians remain cautious about describing his status. The crisis may last several days, and friends remain hopeful as the public stays attentive to any updates.
The year described has 53 Fridays and four months containing five Fridays. It notes that lunar changes occur on a Friday five times and both the longest and shortest day of the year fall on a Friday.
A shrewd Lebanon farmer held a public sale attracting a large crowd with a brass band and achieved strong prices for his goods.
Reports from Brussels dated March 2 describe renewed rioting across Charleroi and surrounding towns. Troops fire on demonstrators in Jumet. two hundred women were placed at the front. Dozens killed or wounded. strikes spread to Namur. additional troops ordered from Brussels. Civic guards exhausted. Burgomaster seeks volunteers.
Destitute workers beg for food while authorities declare a state of siege across Charleroi district. Militia called out as workers plan to resume tomorrow under threats and armed defense amid alleged German organization of the strike.
A Philadelphia agent advertises Dr. Kessler Celebrated English Cough Medicine as effective for sudden weather related colds. Each bottle includes instructions for croup and whooping cough. Family use urged. money back guarantee offered. Sold by J Eisenhuth in Millheim, Pa.
James Ewing of Jamestown faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a visit to Meadville ended with him and Daniel Blue consuming a gallon of whiskey. Blue died within two hours from the effects, and authorities held Ewing for furnishing the liquor. The deceased leaves a bereaved wife and dependents supported by neighbors.
An advertisement from Munyox's Ill Worth Philadelphia offering prizes totaling 1 00 dollars for entries in word lists, temperance and comic poems, a 1000 word story, songs and art, riddles, grammar and arithmetic quizzes, and age specific poems and stories. It seeks contestants and agents with 10 cent sample paper and conditions.
An old rail promotional notice urges travelers headed to the Great West North West or South West to use the Chicago routes through the Pacific Railroad. It advertises low fares schedules and tickets and provides a contact point J L Loomis, Passenger Agent, Philadelphia with an address at 111 South Ninth St.
An old-time ad titled McDonald’s Celebrated Worm Powders touts a painless worm-destroying remedy sold by Johnston Holloway & Co with refund policy and distribution through J. Eisenbuth in Milheim, Pennsylvania. The copy mocks harsh worm-seed teas from the past, inviting readers to recall childhood dosages while presenting a modern, easy solution.
Nostalgic line proclaims Castoria as a remedy across generations from babyhood to motherhood. The jingle emphasizes trust in Castoria for children and their offspring, reflecting mid century marketing tone and product continuity.
Public sale on April 127th 1886 at Bellefonte courthouse of a property in Bellefonte Borough Centre County with a described lot measuring 182-1000 acres more or less. Writs include Fieri Facias Levari Faciас and Vendition Exponas. Seized in execution.
The notice outlines multiple real estate seizures and sales in Centre County Pa. including farms in Patton and Milesburg, several townships, and boroughs. It lists properties with boundaries, sizes, and improvements, and notes details of execution sales to creditors and buyers.
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