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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1884
Page
2
Millheim Lodge No 955 I O F meets in the hall on Penn Street every Saturday evening with degree meetings on or before the full moon each month. Providence Grange No 217 meets in Alexander's block on the second Saturday at 2 PM and on the fourth Saturday at 2 PM. Millheim B and L Association meets in the Penn Street schoolhouse on the md Monday evening. Millheim Cornet Band rehearses at the Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings.
A historical notice enumerates electors at large and district electors with names such as BJ McGarnn John Slavin JP J Sensendorf John W Lee Herbert J Horn Richard L Wright and John H Brinton. The district list includes George S Pardy PK Ackley John P Legan Ezra D Packer E W Mumma A H Dill Frank P Iams J K P Duff John Swan A R Winternitz John H Hill Wm A Farquer and A J Greenfield.
A long roster of residents and officials is listed by name including Howard Milesbur Millheim Philipski Bellefonte N W Taylor Walker Worth and many others such as James A Mclain Al Garman James Schofield A Weber Dr W C Grove James C Smith N Cassanova J O Loraine John M Holt P McDonald Wm H Close Frank Adams George Brown H M Meeker W H Tibbes John McClockey Peter Lanck Levi Walker Luther Rishel John Xossman M Feicher George Bower D J Gates Jacob Weaver Jr Geo D Johnson Charles Murray Frank Brown John Hoy Jr Peter S Beirly Robert Reed Andrew Camp Dr John F Ale Joseph Gilland John O Neill John Long Edgar Holt Alexander Johnn a B V Fink Saml K Emerick Sol Peck P Gray Meek Chairman.
As of Friday at 11 A M no ballots have arrived. The Harrisburg Patriot notes the Democrat platform under discussion at midnight and urges concessions to the people. Candidates Cleveland Bayard Randall Thurman show varying strength while the end remains uncertain. supplements with portraits and full coverage will follow.
A historical blurb recalls Blaine entering Congress as a poor man and leaving wealthy. It notes his early war era enthusiasm but his choice to seek wealth via purveying. General Banks is quoted on his money focus. The temperance movement met in Chicago to adopt a platform and nominate Samuel C. Pomeroy for president and John A. Conant for vice president.
Congress ended its seven months and five days session last Monday at two o'clock. The final action reduced appropriations by 20589.99 dollars, a saving for taxpayers. It notes the session was conducted by a democratic Congress and highlights the creditable outcome.
The Senate passed the trade dollar bill highlighting concern for thousands of businessmen who accepted trade dollars at full value and now face large losses when selling them.
Blatne has two brothers and eight distant relations holding government posts. Logan counts at least fourteen relatives in public service including a brother five brothers in law and a son in law. Both aim for the top, seeking the fattest office if opportunity arises.
The President waited until the final day for the Fitz John Porter restoration bill to become law and vetoed it. The House then passed the bill over his veto, but it is unlikely the Senate will concur.
The eleventh annual international picnic and agricultural exhibition of the Patrons of Husbandry for Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia New Jersey and Delaware will be held at Williams Grove Cumberland County Pa starting Monday August 25 and ending Saturday August 30.
A letter from Millheim and surrounding townships dated July 1, 1884, signed by numerous Democrat supporters, asks A. Watter, Esq. to submit his name for the upcoming Democratic County Convention as a candidate for member of the legislature. The undersigned pledge their support if nominated and elected, expressing confidence in his ability to represent the people faithfully.
Washington letter reports Rep. Randall challenging Chandler in a key House division over 3 million for forts and defences. The 147 to 90 vote rejected the minority amendment backing Navy waste. Randall exposes alleged fraud tied to John Roach projects and champions the majority stance. The piece notes presidential powers during summer and contrasts Grant and Lincoln with modern practice.
Allan Pinkerton a famed detective died after a long illness. Born in Glasgow in 1819 he built the Pinkerton Agency in Chicago and served as deputy sheriff, treasury agent, and Lincoln’s trusted operative. His career included guarding Lincoln through Baltimore and leading major forensics against frauds and gangs. The obituary reflects on his rise, the dark side of humanity, and calls for moral training to prevent downfall.
The piece argues Lincoln did not abandon the capital nor his duties despite malaria risks and military duties. It contrasts early Washington health conditions with present improved air and notes presidential deaths by other causes, including Harrison, Taylor, Buchanan, and a sensational National Hotel connection.
A Youngstown Ohio dispatch reports a fatal fire in Brier Hill near Pittsburgh where four children perished last night in a horrific blaze. Local authorities investigate the cause as residents mourn a tragic loss.
Mrs Ann Murphy’s four children aged five seven and nine perished from severe burns after a cigar stump was allegedly tossed into their second story bedroom. The eldest jumped to safety but suffered only minor burns. Neighbors extinguished the flames once noticed at about eleven.
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