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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1881
Page
2
The Millheim Journal announces a Thursday publication schedule and a subscription rate of 1.00 dollars per year in advance, or 1.25 dollars if not prepaid, with printing located at Musser's Building at the Main and Penn streets corner.
THOMAS J. DUNKLE of Rusk is named register and JAMES A. McLAIN of Boggs is named recorder in a local appointment noted in the period. The brief notice names both men and their respective towns as part of the municipal staffing changes.
The Democratic State Committee set Sept 28 in Williamsport for the state convention. Ex Senator Wallace and Ex Speaker Randall may lead a six member rules committee. Hon Orange Noble is the leading candidate for State Treasurer as the party rallies behind a strong ticket.
The Democracy of Clinton county convened in Lock Haven on Tuesday the 9th and nominated a ticket deemed very good led by Associate Judges W. W. Rankin and Isaac Frantz Sheriff P. B. Smith Treasurer Wallace Gable District Attorney George A. Brown Commissioners D. M. Morris Jos. W. Hubbard Auditors W. T. Young and L. R. Paup.
Prohibition in North Carolina failed by a large margin as a total of 109,009 votes carried the defeat. The combined Republican and general vote secured the result, signaling a statewide shift in liquor policy.
The Patriot notes grave status of President Garfield with doctors maintaining some hope yet acknowledging only a near even chance between life and death. Public sentiment remains cautious though cheerful bulletins temper alarm urging prayer and providential aid.
A Philadelphia Times excerpt argues that from 1858 to 1881 colored men avoided city roles, with only Mayor Fox’s term breaking the pattern. It notes sixteen years of black voters wielded influence in city and state politics yet never held office, calling out a history of servile roles and opportunistic leaders who sold the vote.
A Petersburg Index Appeals reader argues political agitation in his Virginia county has left colored labor disorganized, making it nearly impossible for farmers to secure help and costing him a large portion of his hay crop. He urges that politics and politicians should not dominate the public's time.
The state's newspapers largely oppose the legislative salary grab and celebrate Judge Pearson's able opinion with strong applause, marking broad support for judicial restraint and public ethics.
The Dauphin County Republican convention reports a well run process with a machine handling operations efficiently. Attendees noted the system functioned in perfect order, reflecting orderly conduct and convenient administration.
The Democrats of Snyder County last week nominated President Judge IlIon Jos. C. Bucher Sheriff I B Longacre Treasurer Moses Krebs and Commissioners Jacob G. Snyder H N Wetzel for the upcoming election.
The 1881 spring wheat output is expected to match 1880 while winter wheat may fall short, especially in Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois and Iowa. Total wheat production around 409 million bushels with 50 to 60 million carried over from 1876 to July 1 1881. European demand seen 75 to 100 million bushels lower than last year. UK crops vary by region. Ireland is fine, Scotland poor, England uneven. July 30 1881 grain in storage across principal cities shows wheat 16 772 509 bushels corn 15 929 014 oats 7 373 996 rye 187 39.
Dr Agnew, visiting Washington, declined to stay for the president’s life stating he must attend Philadelphia patients. A laborer with a fractured skull and another with an abdominal wound needed his care, proving human life is universal and essential.
John W. Wright a patent medicine peddler claiming Philadelphia as home was committed in default of $1000 bail for trial on a rape charge filed by Mrs Elizabeth Rutter of Lancaster. She says Wright entered her Low street home at noon today under pretext of selling goods and assaulted her.
Mrs H Robinson of Monroe near Bripe Effort in Connecticut died after a bull gored her while she tried to head off escaped animals. She sheltered at a neighbor’s fence, fell unconscious and died later. She leaves a husband and two children. The rest is a compendium of unrelated notices and ads including a debt collection plan, a Williamsport creditors’ settlement, and a promotional blurb for Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Trains connect westward at Montandon with Erie Mall for Williamsport Lock Haven Kane Corry Erie Buffalo Niagara Falls via Emporium Elmira Watkins Buffalo and Niagara Falls via Canandaigua. East connections to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York and to Niagara Express routes. No.7 8 Fast Line west for Williamsport Lock Haven. No.8 connects with Erie Mail east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York. On and after Sunday June 12 1881 timetable issued Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Division.
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