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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1883
Page
2
Evangelical and Reformed, Methodist, United Brethren, Lutheran and Augsburg Bible Church entries outline next services and Sunday School times. Preachers include Rev B Hengst, Rev H A Benfer, Rev Furman Adams, Rev J G W Herald, Rev John Tominson. Various superintendents named for each Protestant denomination.
Milhelm Lodge number 955 meets Saturdays at their hall on Penn Street. Rebecca Degree meets on or before the full moon each month. Providence Grange 217 P of H meets in Alexander's block second Saturday at 2 PM and fourth Saturday at 1 PM. Millheim G and T L Association convenes in Penn Street school on second Monday evenings. Millheim Cornet Band rehearses at Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings.
W. Miles Walker serves as secretary for the Centre County Democratic Committee. The notice references committee business at 1333 and requests action or attention from members.
The New York Times gauges early 1884 presidential sentiment by state and local centers. It predicts Blaine or Tilden may enter but notes both candidates will be shaped by future events and congressional power struggles.
Harrisburg reports show stalwart Senate leaders blocking fair apportionment, aiming to render the extra session a failure. Democrats defend sworn constitutional duty, blaming Cooper Reyburn and allies for an unlawful stalling tactic and urging immediate adjournment.
The piece notes seven Northern States will vote in the fall with Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa Minnesota all voting in November except Ohio in October. It states Garfield support in six and New Jersey narrowly for Tancock, Republicans split by factions and some Spasmodic harmonizing efforts. It suggests Democrats could carry four or five states if they nominate solid candidates on sound platforms.
The article notes governors Pattison of Pennsylvania Cleveland of New York and Butler of Massachusetts uniting against robbery and extravagance in state governance. It argues that democratic success means cheap honest government chosen by the people with equal rights of labor and capital and tariff reform to fund government while protecting American industries and avoiding monopolies.
The president plans a summer trip leaving Washington around August 1 accompanied by Secretary Lincoln. Lieutenant General Sheridan will arrange the itinerary and Senator Wadehampton is said to join the party en route to Yellowstone Park and the Louisville Exposition.
Reported noon Thursday as a national telegraph operators strike began amid a Grant death rumor. Demand s include 15 percent pay raise, end to Sunday work without extra pay, and reduced daytime hours. Companies replace workers. unions support the strike. Samuel J. Randall denies presidential candidacy, backs Speaker bid. Pennsylvania Democrats unite behind him.
The party faced backlash last year over Pattison born in Maryland, and this year nominates Livsey born in England who lived there until age thirty. The fresh Gooper reappointment as Republican State Committee chair adds to concerns about appealing to independents.
Philadelphia resident B K Jamison is prominently named as the Democratic nominee for state treasurer with strong support claims that no better man could be chosen.
A Harper’s Weekly extract argues the Republican party is tainted by multiple scandals including whisky ring Star route Belknap salary grab and a push for a third term. It claims reform comes only by voting in the Democratic party and notes the plan is shrewd and promising.
The Orphans' Court of Centre County orders public sale in Millheim on August 10 1883 at 10 AM of multiple parcels of the Foote estate including eight described tracts with houses outbuildings and land. Payment schedule spans three installments with mortgage security. Also offered are a horse power flour, plows, scales and stove suitable for schoolhouse or store.
In pursuance of Centre county Orphans Court an auction will expose to public sale on premises in Millheim Friday August 17 1883 at 1 pm the real estate of John Keen deceased. No 1 a two hundred twelve acre Penn township farm with timber dwelling barn and improvements and springs in excellent condition. No 2 two lots in Millheim with the Millheim Bank Building. No 4 5 ten acres building lots in Millheim. Possession by April 1 1884. Five percent down and balance staged over three years with mortgage on premises. Henry Keen trustee.
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