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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1879
Page
2
After long deliberation the Journal announces it will publish in English henceforth. The change follows a judge’s ruling on its German status and aims to preserve advertising and existence. The owners express regret over losing the German language but vow to keep the paper alive and true to its founders.
The act enlarges the jurisdiction of aldermen magistrates and justices of the peace to concurrent jurisdiction with common pleas for contract actions up to three hundred dollars and for trespass traver and conversion, with exceptions for real property disputes and marriage promises.
A plea to readers to keep subscribing the Journal as an old friend. It notes many families can read English and suggests children can read the paper if needed. The price reduction to one dollar is highlighted and readers are urged to seek the Journal for value beyond cost.
A report on the Republican State Convention at Tremont or nearby, noting Samuel Butler of Chester as treasurer nominee, Charley Wolf’s controversial resolution, and the chairman’s rulings. The piece also discusses press policy, price changes for the JOURNAL, and appeals for local reader support from Centre county, urging Penns and Brush Valleys residents to back the paper.
Examinations for teachers in Centre County schools will be held across multiple towns from August 27 to September 30. A special October 2 session at Bellefonte requires district director recommendations and a minimum average certificate score of 2.5. H Meyer, Co Supt.
A Washington physician issues a strong notice denying any involvement with political office seeking in all forms and media. The statement asserts prohibition of direct or indirect participation by any means including verbal, written, telephonic or telegraphic, and via proxies or supernatural agency.
A brief note from the JOURNAL declares its purpose to be a good live local newspaper. It promises to strive to make the paper interesting and useful for readers.
Passengers flee a plague city as trains, crowding, and heat drive Memphians to push past others for scarce seats. Mob-like rushes form at the depot with revolvers drawn and clashes avoided only by a strong guard, while restless travelers seek any conveyance toward safety.
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