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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1885
Page
2
Parsipenr Cleveland blends fishing prowess with executive leadership. His rugged attire of flannel shirt slouch hat and boots suits muddy waters as his success spans both sport and business.
The Tar Democratic convention in Harrisburg met yesterday to nominate a candidate for state treasurer. Results were not available in time for this week’s issue and will be published in next week’s Journal.
The Patrons of Husbandry Middle States holding a two month long event at Williams Grove Cumberland County Pennsylvania begins next Monday August 31st and runs until the Monday after September. We acknowledge the invitation to attend.
The Democratic State Convention of Ohio renominated Gov. Hoadly for Governor and John G. Warwick for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation. The convention praised party unity and confidence in success. A new law restricting child labor in coal mines led to nearly 6000 discharges, with vacancies filled by Poles and Hungarians.
Washington August 23 Postmaster General Vilas rode in a Baltimore and Ohio mail car talking civil service reform with clerks. He reassured them of job security if they perform well and avoid political meddling. He praised the railway mail service as well run. He noted a separate civil service for this group.
The Philadelphia Times argues against prosecuting children for minor mischief. Judge Patterson of Lancaster dismissed indictments against two boys aged eight and ten for licorice theft and property trespass, issuing nolle prosequi. The piece praises lenient handling, noting parental correction and fear of police often restrain youths and could prevent future crime.
Snyder County Commissioners study locations for a proposed county jail to be placed in Middleburg, the county seat, as part of county developments. The report notes prospecting in nearby Cambria County for lead and silver deposits by Jacob Zillius and potential leasing and mining operations.
A severe storm in Titusville Pennsylvania at about 1 pm killed Mrs Chambers and badly burned a year old child. Samuel Chambers, at work nearby, discovered the scene five hours later at suppertime.
Dispatches report the severest hail lightning and wind storms in years hitting towns like Danville Catawissa Milton Shenandoah and Punxsutawney. Hail up to 1.5 inches fell in Danville and three inches covered ground in parts of Shenandoah. A Montour Iron and Steel Co house was struck injuring an elderly woman. W. H. Hastings to leave Punxsutawney Spire for Harrisburg Patriot in October. Deininger tax receipt book gains popularity at Journal Store.
In Lancaster August court sessions see George Houck, a noted mountaineer linked to Abe Buzzard, sentenced to ten years nine months for jewelry store burglaries and larceny. Other gang members, including William Lansdale and William H. Watson, receive prison terms for smoke house robberies. Authorities warn the public while notices of administration and estate claims appear in the record.
Curiaco August 22 Potter Palmer says the Grant monument drive could raise more than expected and canvassing should continue. He notes Mrs Grant remains hopeful and that Colonel Fred Grant and his wife will visit Chicago on September 11. The widow plans a New York stay with the Grant family son’s farm. Palmer mentions the Generals book promising a strong return and that first proceeds will help relatives harmed by Ward’s rascality.
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