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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1882
Page
2
The snippet states a price of $1.00 per annum paid in advance or $1.25 if not paid in advance. It outlines a discount for advance payment and a higher charge for late payment. No further context is provided.
Evangelical Rev P C Weidemyer and J D Shorness preach next Sunday morning in German. Sunday School 114 PM, Supt L Zerby. Missionary Society meets second Monday evening monthly. Reformed Rev Z A Yearick preaches Aaronsburg next Sunday afternoon in English. United Brethren Rev Shannon in charge. Lutheran Rev John Tomlinson serves with German preaching in Aaronsburg next Sunday morning.
Millheim lodge meets on Saturdays at the hall on Penn Street. Rebecca Degree Meeting occurs monthly on or before the full moon. Providence Grange holds sessions on the second Saturday at 14 00 and fourth Saturday at 13 30. Millheim B and L Association gathers second Monday evenings in the Penn Street school. Cornet Band rehearses in the Town Hall Monday and Thursday evenings.
The Harrisburg gathering concluded after midnight and results were not yet known. The paper predicts statewide wire reports will name standard bearers likely to win. Possible governor nominees include Pattison Hopkins Coxe Monaghan Hall Wolverton or a dark horse. Ludlow leads for Supreme Judge and J Simpson Africa for Secretary of Internal Affairs. The outlook remains optimistic for able practical men aligned with current questions.
The Harrisburg meeting drew many substitutes as regular delegates stayed away. Gen Iussup led a weak bid to unite the split party with little enthusiasm and no tangible results. Marriott Brosius of Lancaster was nominated for Congressman-at-Large, while Wanamaker and Grow declined. The state committee was empowered to fill any vacancy.
Washington letter from June 26 1882 notes Congress struggles to agree on a method for counting electoral votes for President and Vice President. The Updegraff bill fails amid strong opposition to a court challenge after votes are counted. Critics warn it could allow ousting a president and inflame partisan tensions.
Harvest crews across Kansas report yields exceeding prior estimates with 25 to 40 bushels per acre of high quality wheat. Rye oats and corn also look strong and farmers express happiness despite scattered incidents and agricultural worries.
A large crowd at Union Seminary in New Berlin gathers for Baccalaureate by Rev J Young of Williamsport and a lecture by Rev I B Hartzler. Alumni reunion, free community dinner, and closing exercises mark the day with speeches, essays, and a military drill led by Cap Mitchel.
Four years by any method short of revolution is urged with the simplest plan to have all questions about electors settled by state courts and final upon Congress. George William Curtis of the New York Civil Services Reform Association circulates to government employees warning against forced levy by the Republican Campaign Committee. Curtis may send copies to customs officers and workers nationwide. Many would welcome relief from assessments if tenure is protected. A female department clerk recently contributed a large sum claiming patriotism, while colleagues suspect she aimed to secure her position.
In Harrisburg doctors report pink eye in several families with eyelid inflammation and lumps and contagious symptoms. In Danville Illinois three teenage girls Allie Mills Mary Oglie and Mary Jones aged fourteen seventeen and twelve died by arsenic taking reasons tied to family issues and orphan status.
A German carpenter, Peter Wein kauf, living on Frankstown avenue East End, killed his wife with a baseball bat then cut her throat with an 18 inch butcher knife. He then attempted suicide by slashing his own throat with the same weapon, nearly severing his head. No witnesses were present at the scene.
By order of the Orphans Court of Centre county the administrators of Adam Zerby deceased offer at public sale on August 5 1882 in Penn township two parcels totaling about 92 acres with timberland and improving structures including two dwellings a saw mill and orchard. Terms require one third payment at sale one third in one year and one third in two years secured by bond and mortgage. Also notice of constable sale items of J Willis Musser cautioned against interference with property including household goods livestock and tools listed by Frank J Weaver Aaronsburg June 21 1882.
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