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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1880
Page
2
Rev. John Tomlinson will preach in Aaronsburg next Sunday morning in German. United Sunday School session at 9 A.M., with D. Luse as superintendent.
Millheim Lodge No 955 I O O F meets in Penn Street hall each Saturday evening Rebecca Dexree hosts Thursday meetings before each monthly full moon A O Dersrycer Sec B O Derninger N G Providence Grange No 217 P H meets second Saturday monthly in Alexander's block GM Pp M and fourth Saturday in L P M D L ZeRrsy Sec A O Deininger Master Miliheim B and L Association meets Penn street school second Monday evening A Walter Lee B O Deininger Prest Millheim Cornet Band meets Town Hall Monday and Thursday evenings F P Orro Sec J F HarreEn Prest Millheim Escort Co B 5th Regt N G drill on Alexander's Block second story Tuesday and Friday evenings
The notice lists officials for Adams County including President Tudge Hon Chas A Mayer Lock Haven Additional Law Judge Hon John H Orvis Bellefonte Judges Hons Samuel Frank John Iven Prothonotary J C Harper Register of Wills Clerk of D C W E Treasurer Adam Vearick County Surveyor Adams County Commissioners Andrew Gregg George Swab Jacob Dunkle Clerk to County Commissioners Renny Beck See to County Commissioners C Mower Janitor of the Court House Bar trim Galbraith Auditors James T Stewart George Williams Thomas B Janson Jury men Shannon David Wine Superintendent of Public Schools Prof Henry Meyer.
Centre County Memocratic Committee for 1889 lists district names and street addresses for Bellefonte Milesburg Unionville Howard Philipsburg Millheim Stormstown Boalsburg Centre Hall and other towns. Matilda L. Spangler chairs the committee with P. J. McDonnell and G. W. Spangler among officers.
An OCR fragment references a political figure associated with Indiana in a vice presidential context. The readable bits name English and place Indiana, suggesting a historical notice or candidate mention within a broader report.
Senator Pendleton of Ohio asserts Hancock’s candidacy promises peace and unity. He emphasizes constitutional fidelity, fraternal union, and cessation of sectional strife, with focus on administration measures and protecting individual rights.
Fragmentary passage argues for electioneering support to a candidate, framing the vote as reclaiming union and civil liberty. Mentions delivering fair counts, peaceful inaugurations, and reversing Republican policies, with references to Hancock, Gettysburg, and New Orleans.
On July 1 1880 the Fletcher carried a large Democratic delegation to Governor's Island where Gen Stockton and Gen Hancock received the Cincinnati convention's unanimous nomination for president. Hancock pledged to send a formal acceptance as English delivered remarks praising unity while noting Indiana as the first and perhaps the pivotal state. The gathering, interrupted by Gen Hancock's grandson's death, ended with handshakes and departure back to the steamer.
From the New York Graphic the wife of General Hancock is described as a tall graceful beauty with gray streaks, a genial smile, and engaging manner. She prefers domestic life to a White House tenure but could host grand events with ease. Her charm lies in making each guest feel uniquely attended to.
Washington correspondence fiercely critiques General Garfield's acceptance letter as filled with platitudes while hinting Hancock's forthcoming reply will outline clear policy differences. It notes party leaders exploit funds from government workers and capitalists, and links education calls from Pennsylvania State College to practical instruction in agriculture and science. The piece adds Bayard family political prominence and a note on Hancock's twin brother Hilary.
In a dated communication Black praises Hancock as a true patriot with revolutionary spirit and notes his civil and military achievements. The piece also discusses anticipated electoral votes for Hancock and English, and recounts the marriage of Rousseau Hancock to Miss May Gwynn, highlighting family opposition and elopement.
Colonel Thomas A. Scott expresses strong friendship and admiration for General Han cock and pledges hearty support for his presidential bid.
Letters of administration granted to Israel Confer for the estate in Milliheim. All indebted persons must pay promptly and those with claims should present them for settlement duly authenticated.
An omnibus service linked to the Pacific Express will operate between Lewisburg and Montandon to shuttle passengers to and from the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. The regular railroad between these points will be honored.
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