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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1881
Page
2
Millheim Lodge No 5 I O O F meets every Saturday evening at its hall on Penn Street Rebecca Degree Meeting held on or before the full moon each month officers B F Srover secretary R B Hartman Noble Grand
The passage argues Arthur’s administration mirrors Stalwart-Grant rule. It claims Ex-Senator Frelinghuysen’s appointment as Secretary of State signals this alignment. It asserts Frelinghuysen witnessed corruption, supported Grant’s Domingo speculation, aided French arms probe coverups, and was among eight on the Electoral Commission accused of corrupting 1876 results.
The Pottsville Miners Journal laments the Guiteau trial and the Washington mockery seen as a continuation of the July 2 assassination shock. It recalls the Garfield ordeal and condemns perceived national embarrassment and indignant outrage over the affair.
Despite statements to the contrary, President Arthur will not take formal possession until the latter part of the week possibly Thursday or Friday. Steward Crump says accommodations can be provided if he wishes to move in earlier, though private rooms are not yet ready.
A sharper travels toward Hudson with the ninety five cent game. He enters stores and buys five cents worth of goods then pays with a two dollar bill. The clerk gives change, usually a dollar and ninety five cents in coins. He pockets the dollar, claims trouble with the change, then adds the five cents to the ninety five, offering to trade for a dollar bill. The unsuspecting clerk places a dollar on the counter and the sharper then evades him.
A man engages a victim in a staged exchange, insisting on swapping the two dollars on the counter for the two dollar bill he first gave, aiming to deceive the victim by pairing the bills.
Samuel Miller held a $1,000 life policy on his father Joseph Miller from Selinsgrove. Joseph died in July and Samuel was jailed on suspicion, then released after innocence was proven, at a cost of about $40. With assessments rising, Samuel, a poor man, paid in costs and traveled to Selinsgrove where he received $18 for the policy, having lost about $100 in money and time. Moncy Cor. Williamsport Bulletin.
The author decries a forthcoming congressional push to admit Dakota as a state to gain two Republican Senate seats. It argues politicians sacrifice public interest for party ascendancy and warns this compromises liberty and the constitutional form of government.
Ex Senator Dill for the murderers of John Kintzler and wife asks delay at Snyder county case hearings. Jonathan Moyer and Israel Erb, due for execution December 16, seek adjournment after Ettinger exonerations emerged. Governor may grant respite, board to reconvene if granted.
A letter to The Times argues girls under eighteen should seek parental permission for outings and that young women should be raised for duties as wives and mothers. The writer criticizes early flirtations and praises practical, well bred girls trained to work, urging patience until maturity. Dick signs from Philadelphia, November 1881.
Minrona, L I November 25 A mammoth seed oyster bed has been discovered in Long Island Sound near the mouth of Oemstead Harbor. A fleet of vessels works the bed catching about one hundred bushels per day per vessel.
A Kansas City Times carrier note recalls astonishment at President Garfield's assassination and Guiteau's trial. A Cleveland preacher offers a harsh remedy view. Also a local lost heifer notice from Woodward asks for help locating two brown cows with white side spots.
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