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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1884
Page
2
Democratic slate lists Gen. W. W. Davis of Bucks County as the congressional at large candidate. The notice emphasizes his qualification and party backing in the statewide ticket.
In the recent Democratic county convention Adam Hoy was nominated by acclamation for President Judge of the 49th Judicial District. Hoy currently serves by gubernatorial appointment and is praised as impartial courageous and fearless. His record as a jurist is irreproachable and his popularity spans the district beyond party lines.
A full county slate is named with Hon. A. G. Curtin nominated by acclamation for Congress and Chester Munson for associate judge. John A. Woodward and Leonard Rhone win assembly nominations, Miles Walker Sheriff, Robert G. Brett Prothonotary, James A. McClain and Frank P. Bible renominated, Charles Smith for county treasurer, and commissioners Greist and Wolf renominated. Auditors Solomon Peck and Mr. Dinges also chosen. News critiques Blaine and American policy debates amid party discipline.
The editor calls on every Democrat to overlook personal disappointments and petty differences and rally behind the county, state, and national ticket to show the true democratic spirit of the old center.
A historic advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief for crying, sore gums, dysentery, diarrhea, wind colic, and overall restoration of energy. It notes the remedy’s pleasant taste, origin with a renowned nurse and physician, and universal sale at 25 cents per bottle.
October 4 sets the last day to be naturalized for this year. Five years US residence and one year in Pennsylvania are required, with declaration timing and registration rules for voting. Citizens’ children under 21 of naturalized parents gain citizenship. one voucher is needed for final papers.
An advertisement urges readers to use McDonalds Great Blood Purifier and McDonalds Improved Liver Pills to cleanse blood and improve liver function. It promises money-back refunds for dissatisfied buyers and lists Johnston Holloway & Co. of Philadelphia as agents, with J. Eisenhuth in Millheim, Pa as a seller.
Advertisements claim Dr. Hartman s PERUNA heals a 43 year leg ulcer for Mrs Christian Zelle of St Louis and restores sleep and health. Other testimonials report catarrh eye relief for Miss Alice Brady of East St Louis and asthma relief for Miss Annie Baker of Milwaukee after short use. Walker Brothers of Batavia praise PERUNA and MANALIN for stomach catarrh. W M Griffith of Ashland Kentucky says chronic leg ulcers are healed and general health restored.
Public notice warns against interference after Wim D Snavely’s property is placed in his hands by Jacob Snavely. Separately a writs sale at Bellefonte Court House on August 23 1884 offers the Vanderbilt House, a two story hotel with outbuildings in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County, as the property of John Delaney with payment in full before deed.
The following accounts have been examined and filed for heirs, legatees, creditors and interested parties and will be presented to the Orphans Court of Centre County on August 27 for allowance and confirmation. List includes guardianships, executors, administrators, trustees and partial, first, final accounts for estates in Bellefonte, Haines, Ferguson, Marion, Liberty, Gregg and other townships.
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