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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1885
Page
2
The Journal reflects on a year of prompt, entertaining reporting and Democratic advocacy. It notes Congress adjournment to January 5, pension rules, Pennsylvania taxes rising, a new official seal for the President, and remarks on Morrison and Cleveland. Also mentions grants to Gen. Grant’s widow and advertises McDonald’s Liver Pills via Johnston Holloway & Co.
Halifax Pa December 17 A farmer named D W Deiblebis aged about 30 residing near Matamoras Dauphin County was crushed when ties shifted on Peters Mountain he was killed instantly He was married. Selinsgrove Pa December 17 In Middleburg Snyder County ten miles west of town a Sunbury and Lewistown freight train struck and killed George Musser about 70 years old of Franklin Township His wife and one child survive. Also an ad for Zingari Tooth Drops sold by J Eisenhuth Millheim Pa.
The jury returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter after a long trial in Sunbury. Judge Rockafellow delivered the charge, the jury deliberated about twelve hours, and the defendant faces up to twelve years in prison and a fine of five hundred dollars.
At 11 this morning Nanticoke in Pennsylvania faced a dangerous flood as water poured into No 1 slope of the Susquehanna Coal Co. mine. About 1,000 workers were evacuated as mules and tools were abandoned, and rescuers hauled men to the surface amid cheers.
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