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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1881
Page
2
Rev. L. M. Gates serves as preacher in charge for United Brethren and Lutheran congregations, guiding services and spiritual outreach in the diocese.
Sunheim Lodge No. 955 meets Saturdays in Penn Street hall. Rebecca Degree meets before the full moon each month. Providence Grange No. 217 meets Alexander block on the second Saturday at 64 PM and fourth Saturday at 14s PM. Millheim B and L Association meets Penn Street school house on the second Monday evening. Millheim Cornet Band meets Fown Halls Mondays and Thursdays.
The document lists the Regular Terms of Court on the fourth Mondays of January April August and November. It also names key county officials including Judge Charles A. Mayer and John H. Orvis as law judges, Prothonotary J C Harper, Register of Wills W E Barchfield, Recorder of Deeds Yearick, County Surveyor Joseph Dewling, Coroner Dr Joseph Adams, and County Commissioners Andrew Gregg George Swab Jacob Dunkie with staff Henry Beck and C M Bower.
The New York Sun reports that during Kemble’s Senate bid an agent bought four Lancaster County members for 12000 and a commission. A member sued after being cheated out of his share. Kemble denied involvement. Cameron was to cover Kemble’s expenses, and the bill listed Four Lancaster County members and commission totaling 13000.
Former Chief Justice Agnew prepares a Pennsylvania amendment to ban all intoxicating liquors except for medicinal and scientific uses. The measure seeks legislative enforcement and calls for a public vote after securing petition signatures.
The Missouri Legislature member proposes making drunkenness a misdemeanor with fine and jail. The Philadelphia Record supports this, arguing intoxicated men threaten public safety and should be removed from public places and their property placed with guardians.
The column reviews a week in Congress with stalled appropriation bills and cautious progress on a funding bill. It notes a $1,000,000 River and Harbor add on the Mississippi, canal and ship railway discussions without reports, and hints at internal Republican tensions around Garfield’s cabinet picks. Yorktown ceremony planning is tight, with many visitors expected from the original thirteen states and Virginia readying provisions.
The slate for the upcoming Congress is complete except Pennsylvania. Democrats Bayard Jones Cockrell and Maxey win their successors, as do Republicans Dawes Burnside Edmunds and McMillan. Democrats gain Mississippi and Nevada seats and retain Tennessee, while Republicans gain in Connecticut Indiana New Jersey New York Ohio and Pennsylvania, with Mahone of Virginia leaning between parties.
The Witchman proposes Gov. Cur tin as a compromise candidate for United States Senator, praising him as a unifying, exceptionally competent War Governor. The piece urges all parties to rise above partisan strife and elect a man who can represent and serve the Commonwealth in its first legislative body.
A. C. Musser and Bill present a finely executed monument praised by all who have seen it. The ad urges readers to visit Deininger and Musser's Shops to view the work and experience its quality.
A historical advertisement proclaims HIALU's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer restores gray hair to original color, cleanses the scalp, cures dandruff and hair loss, nourishes follicles, provides moisture and shine, and offers long lasting results with rare applications. It is touted as physician endorsed and widely sold.
Texas reports an official majority of 103,200 for Hancock and English, giving the Democrats a popular vote lead of about ten thousand.
Sen Wallace denounces Pennsylvania apportionment as unfair with 350000 Democratic voters represented by eight Democrats versus 375000 Republicans with eighteen. Highlights risk to Democratic strength nationwide and notes political tensions in Congress with Howell E Jackson’s Tennessee victory. Senate appointees and committee assignments are discussed amid Harrisburg stalemate and intra party combat.
Allen Campbell has received the certificate of election to a Congress seat Cannon expected to win. He is a staunch Democrat known as the Utah bonanza king and is said to be worth 2,000,020 dollars. He is described as a bitter foe of polygamy.
The New York Sun argues that lax pension regulation may bankrupt the nation. It claims millions are distributed to undeserving recipients through fraudulent means and calls for tighter controls.
An advertisement from B. S. Dispensary in Berrien Springs Mich promotes a treatment for consumption and a range of chronic conditions. It promises rapid symptom relief and notable weight gain using a new method with unspecified agents, urging readers to write for particulars.
Letters of Administration granted to the undersigned for Lenah Derby of Miles township Centre county Pa deceased. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims duly authenticated for settlement. Lurer B. STOVER, Ser Haines township.
Letters of administration granted to Polly Royer and Michael S. Fiedler for the estate of George W. Roger, late of Miles township Centre county Pa. Indebted parties must pay immediately and claimants should present authenticated claims for settlement.
Public sale on premises in Miles Township at von Stover's place Friday Jan 1. The tract covers about sixty acres with twenty cleared, timber on balance, including a dwelling and outbuildings. Auction to commence at 1 PM. terms to be announced by J Bervenurper assignee of Geo Fiedler. A stray tea heifer is described and owner must claim with expenses or be disposed of by law.
Rail schedule lists Nos. 1 and 2 linking Montandon with Erie Mall west for Williamsport Lock Haven Kane Corry Erie Buffalo and Niagara Falls via Canandaigua. Nos. 3 and 4 head east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York. Nos. 5 and 6 connect east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York and west to Williamsport Lock Haven and other points via Lock Haven. Nos. 7 and 8 run west to Williamsport and Lock Haven with Nos. 8 connecting east to Erie Mall for Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York.
Advertisement for 1881 seed and gardening books by James Vick Rochester New York lists Vick's 1881 Book of 120 pages with plates and engravings, Flower and Vegetable Garden Guide, Illustrated Monthly Magazine and specimen numbers. Prices range from 10 cents to 1.25 dollars with discounts on multiple copies.
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