Harrisburg Patriot lowers price to one cent per copy
The Harrisburg Patriot cuts its price to 1 cent each as an experimental move expected to lift circulation. The piece notes Mrs Logan could influence the choice of a Logan successor in Illinois for the U.S. Senate and details Pennsylvania’s first legislative session where Geo Handy Smith was elected Senate president pro tempore and Henry K Boyer became House speaker after delivering a plain inaugural address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Patriot
Logan
Illinois
U. S. Senate
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Geo
Handy Smith
Philadelphia
Henry K. Boyer
Appraiser List Publication Ordered by Supreme Court
Auprton GENERAL Nites sends rules to county commissioners for mercantile appraisers. The key paragraph states the supreme court decision places publication of the appraiser's list under the officer until legislative change. This order will cut newspaper receipts in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auprton General Nites
Supreme Court
Journal Volume 61 Opens New Year Editorial
The Journal announces its first issue of the year under sole editorial control. The editors pledge a spicy readable weekly local paper, democratic in stance, avoiding abuse and blackguardism, and ask subscribers to renew for the new year.
Governor Pattison Urges Far Reforms in State Policy
The governor’s message to the legislature discusses the state’s financial condition, sinking fund reforms, tax law enforcement, tax assessment irregularities, license system revision, and fair apportionment. It critiques past legislatures and urges decisive action under the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Senator Logan Dies After Long Public Service
The death of Senator Logan last week casts gloom over political and military circles. Funeral services on Friday December 31 attended by statesmen, veterans, and military groups. interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. A fund nearing $50,000 is raised for his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Logan
Washington
Rock Creek
Legion
New Year’s Reflection on 1887 Prospects and Resolve
The piece notes the passing of notable figures and 1887 brings renewed energy and courage. It urges optimism over fears, calls for bold undertakings in trade and enterprise, and asks readers to begin the year with firm determination to do their best in any life's path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Tilden
Hancock
Arthur
Adams
Davis
Kelly
Logan
Hood
E. M. Tate
Lima
Ohio
J. F. Nixon
Cambridgeport
Mass
Ficod
C.T. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
Parker
Swindling the Soldiers by Pension Attorneys
Washington reports a wave of fraud where so called pension attorneys send blank forms to veterans promising a bill at the highest disability rate for 25 dollars. Representatives suspect access to rejected Pension Office lists and warn soldiers that any pension bill can be introduced by their representative at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Congress
Washington
Black
Logan Memorial Letters to Form Volume of Condolence
Mrs. Logan will compile hundreds of condolence letters received after her husband’s death into a memorial volume. Messages come from churches, banking groups, Grand Army Posts, law firms, statesmen, generals, diplomats, and intimate friends, including a letter from Mrs. Cleveland conveying deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
White House New Year Levee and Illinois Senate Race
Washington letter from January 3, 1887 reports the White House levee was crowded despite President Cleveland’s rheumatic illness and heat in the Blue Room. It notes Mrs. Cleveland’s presence, diplomat guests, and a rare sighting of a Democratic first lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiate House
White House
Pierce
Executive Mansion
Cleveland
Corps Diplomatique
Congress
Illinois
Logan
United States Senate
War on German nationality in Lancaster county workhouse
Miscellaneous items report mixed trouble as tramps form a coalition and attack German nationality in Lancaster county workhouse. A fire at People's Park reserves causes panic with hundreds feared killed or crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Maparas
People’s Park
Snowbound Rails Paralyze Northwestern Indiana Travel
A severe storm cripples Michigan Central and Wabash lines in northwest Indiana with over five feet of snow in exposed areas and four to six feet in ravines. Trains stalled or abandoned, passengers and freight halted, delays stretching across Laporte and New Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micmiean Ciry
Ind
Michigan Central Lad
Niles
New York
New Buffalo
Grand Rapids
Freman
King
Porter
Wabash Road
Indianapolis
Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
Laporte
Chicago and
West Michigan Road
Lake Shore Road
Catarrh Cure Claim and State Weather Service Call
A Victorian era advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failure. It also notes the Franklin Institute plans to form a Pennsylvania State Weather Service and seeks volunteers to record temperatures and rainfall for crop protection.
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Millheim Pournal
Published By
R. A. Bumiller
India
Nessinger
Fkaston
S. S. Messinger & Son
Empire City
Northampton County
Board For Arbitration
Mahoning Valley
Wrst Carestepr
Simmons Liver Regulator
South Penn
Indiana
Johnston, Holloway & CO
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Hall
Hail
Sendier
F.j.cueney & CO
Toledo
D. DarSold
Franklin Institute
T. PF. Townsend
Pennsylvania State Weather Service
Guonne Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Bia Cine
Address Four & Co
Augusta
Maine
Iean
Haller & Co
Yortland
Edie
Poe
Dr. Samson & Co
HbroudWay
T.s.page
West Dist St
Mallie Y
Main St. Millheim, Pa
Cail
Icydiq
Basymegard
Mahy
Castoria
Daniel Bartges
John Hettinger
Court of Common Pleas
Centre County
Sunnee
W. B. Minor
Davidl Wolfe
Wolfe
Reuben Kreamer
Samuel Weiser
H. H. Weiser
Weisel
Aoe Vanada
Haines Township
Kwae Vourapa
I ° Woodward
Centre Co. Pa
Durham Bros. & Co
Coburn, Pa
Wasesie
Grenninger’s
Coburn
Jacob L. Roup
Ferguson Township
the Orphan's Court of Centre Co
SaTurngzy
Woodward
Centre Co
Pine Creek Hollow
John Jess
Thos. Hosterman
Stones
Pesches
Stone
John Neidigh
Perehes
Siodes
Henge
Jacob Neidigh
Virginia
James River Va
Claremont Colony
J. BF
Mancha
Claremont
Alps
Lliscoxs & Co
N. Ve
Ana Tal
Joan H. Mgalyvin
Jeb Verve Ese
D.S. Kauffman &Co
Matin ST
Millehhrim, PA
J. KR. Smith & CO
Front Street
Chickering, Knabe, Weber, Biehr Bros
GUILD
VOSE
New England
Axminster
Brussels
H. A. Axcurr
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cole
Dion
Tux Centaur Courany
Fulton Street
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