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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1886
Page
2
The issue announces Volume 60 of the Journal as the new year begins and notes 1885 as an encouraging year with many new subscribers and improved job department. It promises strenuous efforts to keep Volume 60 a welcome guest in readers homes and asks for continued patronage.
Gov Hm of New York was inaugurated with ceremonies attended by about 2 500 in procession. He pledged reform and untrammeled office. About 6 000 greeted President Cleveland on New Year's Day as crowds awaited to shake hands at the White House with Grover Cleveland. A Democratic State Central Committee meeting is planned in Harrisburg on January 20 1886 to select leaders and organize.
Governor Firzancu Lee was inducted at noon on January 1 with the General Assembly present. The inaugural ceremonies opened with great enthusiasm and the oath was administered by Hon. L. L. Lewis, President of the Supreme Court. It was a bright day for democratic governors.
W H McNeill president of the Lancaster National Bank Clinton Massachusetts disappeared around December 29 and has not been located. It is believed he fled with about 125000. Another immigrant to Canada.
The Montgomery Advertiser touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a trusted medicine for the liver stomach and kidneys with nationwide reputation due to its exceptional merits.
The New Year note highlights Easter will fall on April 25 the latest possible date. This rare occurrence has not happened since 1734 and will not recur until 1943.
President Cleveland contributed $100 to the Grant Monument Fund, expressing hope that the association will succeed in its objective. The donation was made in Washington on January 1.
Reports note a $1 per ton rise in pig iron prices in Pennsylvania. Fires struck homes in Chester and Montgomery County. Fox chase in Chester County involved 100 horsemen and 200 hounds. Floods along the Susquehanna caused widespread damage across Renovo, Lock Haven, Sunbury, Montoursville, Williamsport, and Emporium with bridges swept away and millions in lumber losses.
Amid heavy rains and rising waters, residents report damaged logs across the creek and businesses moved to upper floors. Squire Gettig and others endure a watery scene as people save property, while reports mention missing animals and homes flooded with high water. Z. Ayers Cherry Pectoral is recommended for colds and lung disorders by eminent physicians.
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