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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1883
Page
2
Evangelical and Methodist congregations list preaching next Sunday fore noon and evening. Revs B Hengst H A Benfer Furman Adams Zwingli Yearick J G W Herald B O Deininger and John Tomlinson lead services and Sunday Schools at 14p M 1014 A M 9 a m Augsburg class meets Saturdays at 7. Mite societies meet monthly group listings included.
Miltheim Lodge No. 955 I C O F meets Saturdays in Pennstreet hall Rebecca Degree meets Thursdays before the full moon each month UW Hankrman secretary Jon Dinaus N G Proquence Grange No. 217 P of H meets Alexander’s block second Saturday at 12 g and fourth Saturday at L P M D L Zerby secretary T G Ernmann master Millheim B and L Association meets Penn street school on second Monday evening A Walter secretary B O Deininger president Millheim Cornet Band meets Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings J W Foote secretary D I Brown president
Secretary W Miles Walker files concise notes from the Centre County Democratic Committee meeting in 18838. The record records routine motions, party business, and attendance figures among local party officers.
A proposed Pennsylvania law would bar juries from ordering defendants to pay trial costs after a not guilty verdict. The piece argues that forcing an innocent person to bear his own trial expenses is a burlesque on justice and asks why courts haven’t protested sooner.
Judge Ludlow and Finletter of the Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia ruled that Gov Pattison acted within his constitutional rights in removing Recorder Lane. The piece lauds reform gains and urges Harrisburg reform legislation this winter. It notes only Auditor General and State Treasurer to be elected next fall and predicts a quiet campaign.
The Philadelphia Times laments Cov Pat tison siding with Recorder Lane removal. It notes Ohio’s crucial election this year with Democrats aiming to win and hold in 1884. Fayette county sets a special April 24 election to replace murderer Dukes. Sprague, newly married, is nominated for Rhode Island governor.
A discussion from 1889 highlights the risk of public ballots revealing voter choices. Senator Hall of E ll introduces a bill requiring all general and special election tickets to be plain white unsized paper of fixed dimensions to guarantee secrecy and curb corporate influence.
Light Dawning on Clouded Minds from the Pittsburg Post reports Governor Pattison is vindicated by Philadelphia republican courts in actions on vacancies. The senate resisted his fills and removals but courts sustained him, showing the governor’s knowledge and restraint surpass partisan clamor.
The Philadelphia Record surveys apportionment clashes as lawmakers confront a gerrymandered map. if inaction forces an extra session, the governor will face public pressure. It also reports on Pennsylvania Supreme Court rulings allowing farmers to work out road taxes, clarifying commissions, and notes on the Star route trial and Kellogg’s indictments and notoriety.
The Post Alleghany Reporter notes Attorney General Cassidy is making a splendid record and delivering excellent services for the state. As long as he maintains this performance, the people will be perfectly satisfied with Governor Pattison's choice for the office.
The Mercer Press argues Republicans must allow fair apportionment. It urges that if the passage is blocked, Governor Pattison should call an extra session. The piece contends all citizens want a fair bill and that lawmakers opposing it will face public condemnation.
The Philadelphia Times notes Dukes refused to take his Fayette county seat, relieving the House of a judgment on his qualifications. The paper calls him one of the most degraded figures of his era and predicts public scorn and retribution.
The Pennsylvania House finished the Dukes case with no precedent set. Speaker Faunce read a letter from N L Dukes of Fayette County dated March 26 1833 declining the seat and requesting the house declare it vacant. The letters to Captain Nutt were identified prior to the decision.
The text advertises a hotel near business hubs and amusements with easy access to all city depots via frequent streetcars. It promises special inducements for visitors and invites patronage, signed Jos M. Feger, Proprietor. It also notes Delany committee findings about Russell Errett founding a barber shop in the State Capitol in 1574 and criticizes wartime looser spending by the old Stalwart ring.
Scrambled OCR text shows train routes and times listed with vendors like Sea Shore Express and Night Line. Mentions Montandon and We Will msport Accommoda suggest rail services and possible accommodations connections.
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