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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1881
Page
2
A fragmentary column presents unclear pricing data including a 30 dollar per month offer and a 2 40 rate, plus a 13.09 monthly figure and a 600 Ww 20.00 notation. The text is partially legible with multiple garbled terms and stray symbols.
Rev Samuel Smith and Rev W H Hartman preach at protracted meetings likely to continue over Sabbath. Sunday School 2 M D Zerby superintendent Methodist Rev J Benson Akers in charge. Reformed Dav Kinport superintendent. Rev G W E Siegel pastor with Aaronsburg preaching next Sunday evening Germans and Millheim English. United Brethren Rev L M Gates in charge. Lutheran Rev John Tomlinson pastor with next Sunday morning Aaronsburg and Millheim evening. United Sunday School meets at 9 AM F D Luse superintendent.
Winhelm Lodge 955 T C O F meets in their hall Penn Street every Saturday evening Rebecca Degree Meeting on or before the full moon each month Providence Grange 217 P of H meets in Alexander block on the second Saturday at 674 P M and on the fourth Saturday of each month by P M Miltheim B and L Association meets at Penn street School house on the evening of the second Monday Miltheim Cornet Band meets in Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings
Official notice lists the January April August and November court terms with county officials including President Judge Charles A Mayer Lock Haven and other court officers. It names the Law Judge John H Orvis and several county officers such as Prothonotary J C Harper Sheriff John Spangler Treasurer Adam Yeanick and Coroner Dr Joseph Adams.
Reports from Carson City Sacramento and Indianapolis show multiple state legislatures nominating or voting for United States senators. Names include Joseph B Hawley Benjamin Harrison John Sherman Thomas F Bayard and others amid party caucuses and open meetings.
The Times pledges fearless independence from parties while opposing corruption and imperial dominance. It plans to expand staff and foreign coverage, continues the Annals of the War in the Weekly, and offers carrier and mail rates for subscriptions. The paper aims to reflect growing public independence and provide reliable home and family news.
A New York Sun editorial argues for a universal free ballot, contending Massachusetts and Mississippi should both offer equal protection of voting rights. It condemns intimidation by both racial violence and employer threats, citing Senate Committee evidence and post Garfield-era behavior by bulldozing manufacturers.
Harrisburg editor notes Auditor General Schell earns praise for his administration. His term ends in May when John A. Lemon will succeed him. The report shows state revenues more closely collected and careful settlement of accounts, reflecting upright governance.
Abram Hewitt labeled both Hancock and Garfield without a majority of the popular vote and blamed New York Democratic schism for the defeat. He urged unity and opposed Tammany while not accepting Irving Hall, calling for a new coalition of better elements inside and outside existing factions.
Washington Letter from Jan 15 1981 discusses party line voting on political questions, movement among Republicans to break unity, and Democrats restraining debate to national issues. Notes Blaine as Secretary of State pick, Garfield administration aims, Kellogg senatorial contest, and upcoming funding and Interstate Commerce bills.
Logan introduced a measure to retire Gen. Grant with full pay and army rank and to allow President to recall him to active duty in an emergency. The proposal faces opposition from Democrats who oppose such a reactivation.
Onto endorses Sherman for the senate and cites General Hawley of Connecticut and General Harrison of Indiana as strong candidates. Pennsylvania backs Senator Cameron ally Oliver, described as wealthy with a million dollars, highlighting nationwide competition for seats.
Rumor says Hon. James G. Blaine will be the new Secretary of State in Garfield’s administration. In Clinton County, Hon. L A Mackey, Woods Caldwell, E G Rankin are candidates for the legislature to replace the late Whaley, with the middle man favored this year.
The state legislature does not address major issues and instead quarrels over distributing offices among members. Observers say this inaction may be better for the public than further distractions.
Gen Grant was elected president of the New York Exhibition Company last week promising contentment and happiness for Jope the poor map.
An advertisement promises immediate relief and a certain cure for severe illness and wasting. It touts a new method with agents to fatten and strengthen the body, claiming rapid gains of 3 to 5 pounds weekly and relief from coughing fevers, night sweats, and a wide range of chronic diseases. Contact B. S. Dispensary in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
Train Nos 1 and 2 connect at Montandon with Erie Mail west to Williamsport Lock Haven Kane Corry Erie Buffalo Niagara Falls via Emporium Elmira Watkins Buffalo and Niagara Falls via Canandaigua. Nos 5 and 6 connect with Day Express east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York and with Niagara Express west to Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Tyrone Altoona Pittsburg via Lock Haven Elmira Watkins Buffalo and Niagara Falls via Canandaigua.
An 1881 catalog entry for Vick's seeds and guides. Advertises Vick's Florat Floral Guide with 120 pages one colored plate and 600 illustrations, English or German, ten cents, with seed deductions. Also lists Flower and Vegetable Garden, Illustrated Monthly Magazine, prices, and specimen offers.
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