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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1881
Page
2
United Brethren and Lutheran congregations list Rev. L. M. Gates as preacher in charge and Rev. John Tomlinson as pastor alongside United Sunday School provision.
Milheim Lodge meets in Pennstreet weekly on Saturdays. Rebecca Degree Meeting held before the full moon each month. Providence Grange and P of H hold monthly sessions in Alexanders block. Milheim B and L Association gathers at Penn street school on the second Wenday monthly. Milheim Cornet Band performs in Town Hall on Mondays and Thursdays.
Regular terms of court set for the fourth Mondays in January April August and November. Key officials listed include President Judge Charles A Mayer and Additional Law Judge John H Orvis. Also named are Prothonotary J C Harper, Register of Wills and Clerk of D C W E Butelield, Recorder of Deeds William A Tobias, District Attorney David F Fortney, Sheriff John Spangier, Treasurer Adam Yearick, County Surveyor Joseph Dewling, Coroner Dr Joseph Adams, County Commissioners Andrew Gregg George Swab Jacob Dunkie, and others including Janitor Bartrim Galbraith and Superintendent Henry Mever.
The article lists numerous individuals tied to the Democratic County Committee for 1551 across towns including Bellefonte Unionville Howard Philipsburg Ferguson South Hintimon Penn Potter Dorth and more. The roster includes supporters and local officials such as Wistar Graham Dunkle Rupp McCormick Ettlinger and McClain among others.
An article accuses Republicans of a corrupt deal to let the vice president cast deciding votes. It cites Mahone of Virginia as accepting a patronage bribe and notes White House talks purportedly arranging the bargain. Additional Virginia Republicans Jorgensen and Dezendorff are said to lobby the administration.
The Patriot notes that Virginia Republicans back a Democratic faction for the next U.S. House, sharing power with Mahone in the Senate. It suggests GOP bargains with Mahone would backfire, arguing Democrats are better off without him and that the Republican party risks damage by embracing his dishonest financier image.
President Gartiel denounces civil service reform ideas as a sham and says he will appoint officials to please Congress. He argues the move preserves old practices and ignores public benefit, claiming the administration seeks political convenience over genuine reform.
A Garfield administration move sent to the Senate the nomination of Stanley Matthews, a perceived replacement for the defunct Hayes era pick. The action shocks some within the country as Matthews is named for the high court.
The article discusses Senator Mahone and his opposition to Southern control, urging Garfield to block further Republican gains in the region. It notes cabinet shifts, the goal to trim office seekers, and the view that the Garfield administration and its social choices improve the White House climate compared to Hayes.
A vintage product notice touts Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Renewer as a restorative for gray hair. It claims scalp whitening, dandruff cure, and prevention of hair loss, with nourishment and glossy appearance. Endorsed by medical men and Massachusetts officials, it cites broad popularity worldwide.
Rev Elnathan E Higbee a prominent minister of the Reformed church was appointed and confirmed Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania replacing Hon J P Wickersham who had held the role for many years but could not persist with machine politics. Dr Higbee is described as a first class man and well qualified for the position.
Brevet Major General Emory Upton, U. S. A., was found dead in his bed at the Presidio in San Francisco. He had shot himself during the night, with a revolver in his hand and a bullet wound through his mouth into the brain. The body and room showed no signs of disturbance. The coroner was summoned as officers mourned the loss of his wife, thought to have prompted the act.
The article accuses General Garfield of moral backsliding by reviving Stanley Matthews for the Supreme Bench despite broad party opposition. It notes the Senate committee previously rejected Matthews and cites railroad and corporate allies as signaling danger should he be confirmed.
A Virginia newspaper recalls Tuesday’s senate scene with Ben Mill grabbing Mahone in a tense moment likened to a terrier shaking a Norway rat.
Indianapolis dispatch reports March 15 that yesterday's referendum turnout was light yet enough returns later confirmed adoption of all constitutional amendments by more than two thirds.
AvensTaA March 15. At noon the Senate balloted for United States Senator with William P. Frye of Lewiston receiving 23 votes and Richard A. Frye of Bethel 5. In the House Frye led 82 to 59. Both branches will convene tomorrow to declare the result.
Authorities found a hidden mine in a shop near the Nevsky Prospect opposite the Anaitchkoff palace. Sappers blocked the street and unearthed the device used to threaten the czar as he rode past on Sunday. Eight arrests followed and explosions were recovered.
Andrew Roker Ra Raway refuses payment on a note for 3 dollars dated March 16 1881 drawn in favor of Jacob F Stover. He states no value was received and will not pay unless compelled by law.
Eastward trains depart from Montandon Lewisburg Fair Ground Cherry Run Coburn and other stops. Morning and afternoon departures listed with times and platform notes. Passengers told to watch timetable for connections and station stops.
On and after Sunday November 27 1880 trains on the Philadelphia Erie Railroad Division will run as follows with the timetable highlighting the first fast service and other standard runs.
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