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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1886
Page
3
May brings rain, church notices, sales, and road work as Millheim residents hear from plans in Harrisburg, discuss improvements, and note births, marriages, and farewells. Local businesses advertise goods, medicines, and services while social events and upcoming meetings shape town life.
The village ends its license debate with the need to travel to Spring Mills for a licensed house. Reorganization comes as John Seriff resigns as track foreman and a Nibbley from Watsontown takes the post. A board walk repair, a church to bridge route, and public spirit drive are urged amid muddy walks and community plans.
Local notes from Aaronsburg mention Mrs. M M Musser traveling to Philadelphia to buy merchandise, Rev Cur preaching to a large audience, and various town updates. Reports on Frank Sylvis misstate a leg injury. the correction cites a sprained ankle. Pigs run loose on streets prompt calls for a borough. visit of W H Philips and J H Musser to Shamokin for private business, and sad news of Is real Harter’s wife death in Ohio.
Reuben Grimm prepares his house for plasterers. E S Shafer loses his best horse last week. Miss Ellie Miller slowly recovers from a severe illness. Mr Beck's new goods arrive. Prof Robinson of Baltimore will lecture to Sunday schools Thursday evening at the Reformed church. Miss Minnie Bierly returns from Lock Haven. Miss Mary Stover visits home with her parents. Miss Alice Nestleroad goes to Mifflinburg to visit friends. Evangelical Association circuit holds quarterly meeting here next Saturday and Sunday. Communion services on Sunday fore.
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