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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1882
Page
2
Last day for being assessed and registered is Thursday September 7. Last day for paying taxes and being naturalized is Saturday October 7. Voters should attend to these matters to avoid trouble. The county convention proceedings will be published next week. Congress A G Curtin Senator C T Alexander Assembly Henry Meyer B F Hunter Jury Commissioner J H Tolbert Coroner J B Hoy.
Pattison was not present in Harrisburg at the convention that nominated him and stayed in his Philadelphia office. His composure at age not yet thirty-two is noted as remarkable. The letter calls for common sense in business and politics to redeem Pennsylvania from misrule and extravagance.
The excerpt presents the veto message as a sound constitutional document opposing misused public land funds. It argues the bill benefits localities rather than national welfare and exceeds congressional powers, predicting a cycle of demand for similar local appropriations as other states seek parity.
Editorial from Doylestown Democrat urging voters to give Robert E. Pattison a chance for Pennsylvania statewide office. It praises his record as Philadelphia’s comptroller, highlighting saved taxpayer funds, honesty, and a nonpartisan approach. Argues Pattison would govern for the people and restore economy and integrity to state government.
A rowdy account of congressional wit and ribald remarks as Butterworth and others entertain, provoking laughter from colleagues. The Vice President-elect at a Delmonico dinner mocks the Star Route Dorsey era corruption. Ingalls decries the river and harbor bill as annual disgrace.
The piece argues laughter at public issues may shock sober citizens. It rebukes obscene testing, election frauds, and legislative stealing as improper targets for humor. The return of voters to the polls is hinted as a future corrective.
Discussion grows of forming a third Republican party in Pennsylvania for the fall campaign. The body would blend Regular Republicans and Independents, offering a refuge for those dissatisfied with Cameron’s domination and not fully aligned with the Independents.
The eighth Ohio congressional district Republicans unanimously renominate Speaker Kiefer at Springfield on the 2nd instant, condemning his conduct and rulings. Blair County presents two colored aspirants for legislative honors: George J. Irons, a musician and independent Republican candidate, and Nesbit, a prominent colored politician and stalwart Republican.
The Philadelphia Times summary argues General Beaver cannot win in Pennsylvania while Independents oppose him. It accuses Senator Cameron of inserting Beaver to aid the Boss system, warns that Democratic votes will backfire and enlarge the Independent faction, and predicts a rising public tide against bosses and spoilsmen.
Public sale of real estate under writs of Fieri Facias Levari Facias and Vendition Exponas issued from Centre County Court of Common Pleas scheduled for August 26 1882 at 1 30 PM in Bellefonte. Properties include a Bellefonte lot with a two story dwelling and outbuildings seized from William H Weaver and two additional parcels in Centre County including a Gregg Township lot and a Walker Township lot seized from Benjamin Breen and J D Krebs with cash terms only.
Public notice records read Hart er G M Harter of Penn township and M S Feidler of Haines township with a date of August 10 1882 indicating a formal action or filing in local proceedings.
Public sale announced under Centre County Orphans Court for Daniel St Kerstetter estate at Coburn on August 12 1882 with one quarter acre and a dwelling. Terms require half payment on sale confirmation and the balance in one year. Also a long list of estate accounts filed for examination and allowance by the Orphans Court on August 30 1882 with numerous guardians, executors, administrators and trustees named.
The best value offered is an all wool tiling cassimere at eight cents, available in medium and light shades only. Previously priced at twelve cents, these cassimeres are half wool and preferable to Calico for price.
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