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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1886
Page
2
The notice announces J. C. Meves of Bellefonte as a candidate for District Attorney and L. A. Sauff er, of Bellefonte, and WM. B. Ming le of Centre Hall as Prothonotaries, all seeking the Democratic County Convention decision.
The piece notes a $150,000 defalcation found in a western pension agency and reports various political moves including Huan S. Thompson's appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to replace W. E. Smith who resigns effective July 1. It urges citizens to celebrate the 109th anniversary of independence with patriotism and pride for the nation.
Hon Davin Davis ex Vice President died at his Bloomington Illinois home on Saturday June 26. Physicians cite a malignant carbuncle appearing last April as the cause. Davis served as United States Senator from Illinois elected in 1877 and became acting Vice President after President Garfield's death. He later led a retired life.
Republican state convention in Harrisburg drew a large audience but early press time prevented full proceedings. Gen. James A. Beaver appears set for governor with Col. Stewart favored for Secretary of Internal Affairs. Between Montour of Pittsburg and ex-Senator Davies of Bradford for lieutenant governor, Davies holds the inside track.
Thirteen months of Pittsburg and Wheeling nailers strike over higher wages left 3,500 idle and $3,000,000 in lost wages. The piece condemns strikes yet notes workers may return to similar pay after hardship and urges arbitration. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers July 2 3 4 5 excursion tickets good to July 6 for holiday travel on many lines.
The Centre County Prohibition Convention met in Bellefonte on Tuesday June 22 with about sixty attendees including ladies. The gathering opened with devotion and proceeded to discuss the prohibition campaign and related topics, reflecting widespread local interest.
J Zeigler chosen chairman and Geo W Gance secretary lead a convention selecting eight delegates and eight alternates to attend the state convention at Harrisburg August 25 and 26. Committees on resolutions and nominations were named, with A A Barker of Ebensburg addressed the gathering and a $50 campaign fund was raised.
Long list of land tracts and buildings in Centre County tied to sheriffs sale notices. Properties include mills, dwellings, stables, and extensive land parcels in Pine Creek and Haimes townships with descriptions, boundaries, and owners named such as Motz, Leathers, Lenox, and Holt. Details enumerate parcels and half interests, with sale actions and sheriff dates.
In Wa terloo a group of miners at a steam saw mill fell ill after drinking from a brook believed to be poisoned. Police investigate the mystery with possible political motives tied to anti Quay and anti Beaver independents in Pennsylvania.
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