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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1884
Page
1
Governor elects to endorse Democratic platform and calls for government by the people. He warns against corruption, favors an amendment restricting presidential re election, and urges labor protection, fair public employment, and honest administration. He stresses immigration rules and respect for labor while promoting transit and commerce infrastructure.
Grover Cleveland states he will assume the presidency with humble reliance on the Supreme being and dedication to the country's good. He addresses Colonel William F Vilas chairman and the Democratic National Convention notification committee members D P Bestor and others.
Ex-Governor Thomas A Hendricks of Indiana writes from Indianapolis August 20 19 54 accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice President. He says the nomination was unexpected yet honors the convention unanimity and endorses the party principles as presented. He pledges public duty and obedience and thanks the committee.
The Bellefonte scene centers on Camp Curtin with Gregg Post 95 tents and crowds of up to 10,000. Governor Curtin greets veterans, parades form on Half Moon Hill, and the Weccacoe Band leads a lively program. Accidents occur, and days of concerts, dress parades, and a sham battle draw 12,000 spectators in Snowshoe and surrounding areas.
An elderly Bargostook County woman age thirty one or sixty one? visits a New York bound railway for the first time. She marvels at the train and telegraph, survives a derailment mishap, and is safely escorted home by her nephew amid a crowd of Hack! hack! calls at the depot.
The piece describes a Washington pension office clerk named Hayward living in a hexagonal tree house thirty feet up a walnut tree on Mount Pleasant. The dwelling, built of pine with a canvass roof, includes a garden platform, sloped stairs, and a draw-up ladder. Hayward favors high altitude for health and “exclusive” air, enjoys literature, and keeps a library. locals note he is sociable and a capable clerk despite being labeled a crank by some.
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