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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1880
Page
2
Rev. S. Smith will preach next Sunday morning in German at Reformed Church. Rev. John Tomlinson will preach Sunday afternoon and again in Aaronsburg evening. United Sunday School session led by D. Luse at 9 AM.
Millheim Lodge No. 955 meets Saturdays in their hall on Penn Street. Rebecca Degree meets on or before the full moon each month. Providence Grange No. 217 meets second Saturday at 6 PM and fourth Saturday at 2 PM in Alexander's block. Millheim B and L Association meets second Monday evening in Penn Street school. Millheim Cornet Band performs in Town Hall Monday and Thursday evenings. Escort of Co. B drill meets in Alexander's Block on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Regular Terms of Court set on the fourth Mondays of January April August and November. Officers listed include President Judge Hon. Chas. A. Mayer of Lock Haven and Additional Law Judge Hon. John H. Orvis of Bellefonte. Also named are Prothonotary J. C. Harper Register of Wills and Clerk of D C W E Berchfield Recorder of Deeds William A. Tobias District Attorney David F. Forincey Sheriff John Spangler Treasurer Adam Veavrick County Surveyor Joseph Deviing Coroner Dr Joseph Adans County Commissioners Andrew Gregg George Swab Jacob Dankle Clerk to County Commissioners Henry Beck Attorney to County Commissioners C M Bower Janitor of the Court House Cartrim Galbraith County Auditors James T. Stewart George R Williams Thomas B Jamison Jury Neator John Shannon David W Ne Superintendent of Public Schools Prof Henry Meyer.
Centre County Democratic Committee for Issue lists districts and names across Bellefonte Milesburg Unionville Howard Philipsburg Philipsburg and surrounding areas. The document names officials such as P J McDonnell Wm Garber and L M Rishel with multiple localities including Millheim Snow Shoe Centre Hall and Boalsburg. It notes leadership by Matilda J. Spangler as chairman and Frank LK as secretary.
A brief note identifies Hon. W. H. English of Indiana as a vice presidential candidate. The item records his candidacy status and regional association without further details.
The nomination of Iancock and English is greeted with universal enthusiasm as the party hopes to unite the nation. Indications point to Democratic success and Cameronism's overthrow in Pennsylvania, with supporters pledging tireless work for the cause and the cherished candidates.
Press reports state General Beaver of Bellefonte was offered the vice presidential nomination at a Chicago convention but declined, aiming instead for the next governorship of the state.
The piece profiles Gen Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania, praising his war record from Peninsula to Gettysburg, Civil War leadership, and Reconstruction role in Louisiana and Texas. It lauds his stature, appearance, and character as ideal for the White House, and notes Hancock’s family and postwar commands. It includes editorial support from the Harrisburg Patriot and hints at a vice presidential sketch to follow.
The article notes General Garfield and allies urge Senator Cameron to accept the Republican national committee chair, arguing Cameron's cooperation is vital for Pennsylvania to avoid remaining a doubtful state. The piece mocks recent praise of Garfield as a statesman by the Republican press.
In Anicumond Virginia on June 21 a black man William Burke shot Pat Harris in the mouth in a suspected jealousy incident. Burke then barricaded his house with a loaded musket and resisted capture as police stormed the residence. Burke struck his wife crushing her skull as officers entered and seized him. A riotous crowd formed but was kept back by police.
A mid nineteenth century style piece presents an average life expectancy chart for an ordinary man or woman and urges readers to consider their longevity. It notes occasional early deaths and longer lives but centers on how long people might realistically live, then promotes practical education at Pennsylvania State College with spring session opening April 9 and a request for a catalog from the Business Manager in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
The Daily Patriot and Weekly Patriot announce cheap mail rates through November for readers nationwide. Prices include per copy and club discounts with one free copy to club senders. Democratic local groups urged to circulate newspapers as campaign literature from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The institution touts spacious steam heated buildings and pure water, with experienced teachers and firm yet kind discipline. Courses include preparatory to scientific and professional tracks with diplomas and normal certificates, plus adjoint options in academic commercial music and art.
An omnibus will run between Lewisburg and Mountandon to convey passengers to and from east on the Philadelphia and Erie railroad. The regular railroad tickets between these two points will be honored.
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