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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1884
Page
3
A snapshot of town life notes holiday trade, church events, and local commerce. Mentions D S Kauffman Co headquarters, schooling books, skating rink ads, arrivals, medical notices, and a obituary for John Kryder with details on his Illinois migration and family.
A fragment from a 19th century issue highlights Alden's Literary Revolution with cheap editions of Guizot and Rawlinson, a free catalogue offer, and worm powder ads. It also mentions local gossip about hunting, surprise parties, and residents such as John Condo, James Condo, and Mr. Bidwell visiting from Bellefonte and Altoona.
Marriages recorded include George B. Winters of Reversburg and Elyina Elizabeth Haffley of Aaronsburg at the Lutheran parsonage Rebersburg by Rev. F Aurand. Harvey Bowersox and Sarah Dreibelbis wed in Ferguson township by Rev W H Groh. Peter G. Shelley of Richfield Juniata Co and Lizzie B Shaffer of Aaronsburg wed at the bride’s home by Rev Z A Yearick. Luther M. Stover and Alice J. Haffity of Aaronsburg wed the same day by Rev Yearick.
Died on the 29th alt near Woodward Hannah Madina Hosterman aged 25 years 4 months 22 days interred Woodward cemetery. On the 29th alt at Millheim Mary R infant daughter of W J and Annie Springer aged 1 year 19 days. On the 27th alt at Green Grove Penn township William Smith aged 54 years 3 months 17 days.
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