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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1882
Page
2
United Brethren Rev J G W Herald preacher in charge. Lutheran Rev John Tomlinson pastor. Communion services at Penns Creek church next Sunday morning. Preaching in Millhelm at a. F. SE.
Mivtheim Lodge No 955 1 C C F meets in their hall Penn Street every Saturday evening Rebecca Degree Meeting before the full moon each month C W Haktman Secretary W L Bricut N G Providence Grange No 217 P of H meets in Alexander's block on the second Saturday at 1 PM and on the fourth Saturday at 2 34 PM D Zerby Secretary T G Ernard Master Miltheim B and L Association meets in the Penn street schoolhouse on the evening of the second Monday each month A WarTer Secretary B Deininger President The Miltheim Cornet Band meets in the Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings J W Foote Secretary D 1 Brown President
The newspaper announces a season of reduced political content to focus on general news and local matters. It vows to publish faithfully while avoiding campaign boilerplate, noting it will not print marriage or obituary notices without reliable data and plans to emphasize readable, useful local reporting.
The editor explains a cautious approach to publishing, avoiding graphic crime details and sensationalism. It favors educational matters, temperance, and civic improvement, pledging to condemn wrong and promote good while balancing readership with editorial integrity.
The Senate opens with President pro tem Davis presiding and resolves to notify the President and the House that business may begin. Senator Hill of Georgia is mourned as the chamber adjourns in respect. The House convenes at 11 with 202 members present and adjourns after announcing the deaths of Representatives Lowe of Alabama and Updegraff of Ohio.
The Pattison administration slate speculation swirls as Ex-ADA John R. Reed and Cassily contend for posts while Malcom Hay faces resistance. Rumors name Ex-Congressman William B. Stenger as potential Secretary of the Commonwealth with Cassidy Buckalew and Jenks contending for Attorney General. Cassidy faces party opposition and may decline.
Train schedule showing westward and eastward departures from Lewisburg and Montandon with connections at Montandon. Timings list stops including Fair Ground, Millmont, Laurelton, Vicksburg, Mifflinburg, Coburn, Spring Mills, Cherry Run, Wiker Run, Buckeye, and others. Connections noted: Nos 1 and 2 at Montandon with Erie Mail West, Nos 3 and 4 with Sea Shore Express East.
The timetable lists Sea Shore Express, Day Express, Williamsport Accommodation, Erie Mail and Fast Line East, and Westward services from Montandon. Details include departure times, intermediate stops, and arrival times at Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and Canandaigua Kane and Lock Haven with through sleeping cars offered on some trains.
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