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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1884
Page
2
Directory listing shows multiple churches with service times and leaders. Methodist Rev Furman Adams preacher in charge and D L Zerby superintendent of Sunday School at 1 PM. Reformed under D A Musser superintendent with mite society. United Brethren Rev J G W Herald in charge with Sunday School at 9 4 M. noted.
Millheim Lodge No. 955 I C O F meets in Penn Street Hall each Saturday evening. Rebecca De Meeting held monthly on or before the full moon. Providence Grange No. 217 P H meets in Alexander’s block on the second Saturday at 2 PM and on the fourth Saturday at 1 PM. Millheim B and L Association meets in Penn Street School on the second Monday evening. Millheim Corner Band rehearses in the Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings. Members listed: C W Hakrman Sec E W Mauck N G G Errard Master A Walter Sec B O Deininger President J H Hartman Sec Sam Weiser Jr President.
The piece argues Republicans rush to reveal convention plans as Arthur and Logan emerge as main contenders. It notes Sherman and Edmonds out of contention and Lincoln’s bid fading. It claims New York will back Mulhooly, Illinois backs Logan, and southern marshals postmasters promise solid support with Quay backing Pennsylvania.
The Young Men’s Democratic Association endorsed William F. Harrity for delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention. A formal resolution praised Harrity’s character and service and urged his selection. An auxiliary campaign committee for city election work was named including Harrity as chair and George M. Dallas and others. Philadelphia Times report dated February 6.
At a meeting led by John Cadwalder the group unanimously adopted a resolution praising William F. Harrity Esq for his character and services to the Democratic cause and granting the party's confidence toward the next National Convention.
Washington report notes the house banking and currency committee was instructed to report a bill exchanging trade dollars for standard silver dollars at par by January 1, 1885. Only the brief item is cited from the Patriot dispatch.
The Washington Letter reports ex Speaker Keifer and correspondent Boynton trading accusations with a House committee likely to hear testimony. It notes Senator Sherman’s political tactics faltering and signs of Washington becoming a winter resort hub for the wealthy, including a furniture boom and new estate growth. The piece mentions Logan’s gains, Cameron’s cautious Senate resignation, and a forthcoming spring wedding in Mills Hotel with about 40 invitations.
Mr Jacob Dutwiler will sell live stock farming implements and household goods on Wednesday March 19 1884 and plans to move to Jewel county Kansas soon after the sale. Jorn Kerstetter Jr offers expert carpentry with plans specifications drawings and solid workmanship at low prices. Austin Krapeson son of J S Krape shows on stairs at the public school building fell and broke his arm but recovers well under Dr F H Vanvalzah care.
The piece profiles Mrs. Elizabeth Betz of Harrisburg as likely the sole Revolutionary War widow in the area, detailing her marriage to Peter Betz in 1823, his death in 1547, and her pension. It also notes Pennsylvania Acts of Assembly on borough limits, night schools, county assessments, two year borough terms, animal cruelty arrests, and allowed sparrow hunting. It closes with a science-promoting prize note from Dr. H. H. Warner and the Warner Observatory.
Frank Kraine a puddler at Sunbury Nail Bar and Guide Iron Manufacturing Company was scalded and burned when a molten iron ball dropped from its tongs onto a wet floor and exploded. The blast started a fire that the employer quickly extinguished. the fifteen minutes of alarm prompted an immediate fire department response.
A new ruling declares that any person who writes for lottery tickets or communicates with a lottery company in that business breaches the law and faces a fine between one hundred and five hundred dollars. Also, a mail accident destroyed eastern mail pouches for Huntington after they were thrown from the fast mail car on February 2nd, with contents scattered along the track and valuables rifled from registered letters and packages found nearby.
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