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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1886
Page
3
The writer urges generosity this Christmas and presents a selection of confectioneries, cakes, cigars, and related items priced to fit both poor and wealthy shoppers. The tone emphasizes affordable luxuries and broad appeal for holiday giving.
Community notices cover holiday goods at Durham Bros Co Coburn and Kauffman stores, church dedication and fundraising at the M E church in Millheim, local deaths and obituaries, business openings, and personal updates from Bellefonte, Coburn, and surrounding areas.
Ice houses were filled last week with fine nine inch thick ice. Miss Polly Thomas is confined at home with a sore limb. Mr Acker and his two sons from Dauphin county visit the widow Ackers in North Aaronsburg. The maple tree before Dr. Musser's house was cut down. Lena Kreamer died at three and was buried at the Lutheran cemetery learned funeral by Rev Deitzler. Building lots south of Mr Rote's residence sold to Stover Burd Herman Kreamer Wyle Gramley Burd Tomlinson Burd. More buyers expected as eight houses planned for spring. A musical convention may be held in the old German Reformed church in January. Rumor of a boot and shoe store opening in Millheim by Aaronsburg gentlemen.
GREEN BRIAR notes Tenry Wingard shot another large deer last Thursday. The piece warns hunters this is the last month they may lawfully shoot deer. It covers local news on spelling bees, horse sales, turkeys, social events, and residents, with comments on vandalism and community matters. It mentions Reuben Bracht returning from Freeport and plans for a holiday singing convention.
Prof W C McCool, now a Homer college professor, visits his parents. He left last spring and has secured a prestigious position. Homer citizens praise him as a bright educator and good citizen. Supt Wolf recovering from illness. Rumor of a large carriage factory next spring. J H Heckman killed the boss parker this fall. the weight was 611 pounds dressed. C C Cummings of Philadelphia, boot and shoe firm salesman, is here on firm business and private affairs.
John Shultz suffers typhoid fever while Erastus Winters returns visiting friends in Jasper county Indiana. Wm Kreamer nets a 593 pound hog. Lutheran Sunday school plans a Christmas festival. Sam Strodecker reports three deer and one bear from Allegheny hunt. Landlord T F Moyer to move to Northumberland after renting Palmer House. First surprise party at Jonathan Spangler's. Brumgart church donates for pastor Lenhart's party. Miss Katie Conser opens a dressmaker shop at Mrs Reynolds home.
Last Friday William Keller shot a wild turkey. Newton Feidler canvassed the town to raise funds for a sleigh for the preacher. Felix Lee of Tusseyville visits with Dr. Lee. John Hoy Sr moves out, the old lady stays with her daughter, and Hoy signs over all claims on his estate. Protracted meeting closes at Yearick's church. The remark on teachers and students appears amid local chatter. Still another note ends the fragmentary sheet.
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