Local May 1885 District Committee List with Bellefonte and Unionville names
Buried within a Bellefonte district notice is a long list of committee members and officials including Wm. Galbraith Wm. R. Ludwig William Harper and J. H. Reifsnyder plus many peers such as Peter Lauck David I H Kusterborder Philip Frank and Hugh McCann. The document marks a chairman and outlines party or organizational roles in a 1885 May issue of the Hurryein Jornal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Galbraith
Wm. R. Ludwig
William Harper
Weber
James B. Proudfoot
J. H. Reifsnyder
J Allen Lukens
AJ Graham
Jackson Gorton
W John Bing
Robt Henderson
A A Kohlbecker
Lewis Miller
Oscar Holt
Geo R Roan
Thos DeLong
Peter Lauck
David IH Kusterborder
TR Pisher
Philip Frank
Stover
LH Weaver
H Griffin
WA Murray
Michael Confer
Miles
N Bitner
Daniel W Orr
Kreamer
Ween Agnew
Sellers
W OF Smith
DC Keller
W W Royer
Hugh McCann
Fred F Smith
Wwillams
R M Magee
Illinois Legislature Delays Final Ballot for U S Senator
The Illinois legislature remains in ballot limbo as lawmaking sessions continue without a conclusive vote on the U S Senate race. Members debate selection timing and leverage among party lines amidst ongoing procedural wrangling.
Peace Chance Hinges on Russian Consent
Philadelphians await final passage of the amended Bullit bill which delays the city law until the 1887 mayoral election. Governor Pattison vetoes a bill to print 15,000 more copies of Small's Handbook, arguing economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
General Grant Improves and Advances on Book
General Grant continues to recover and works on his book, dictating one to two hours daily. The second volume will soon be sent to publishers. He remains hopeful for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Five United States steamships purchased by Russia
St Peterssurez April 29 Russia has acquired five U S steamships to be used as cruisers. In local politics L Rhone pushed a bill mandating annual tax rate setting by the audit general and state treasurer for private corporate capital stock to fund state government. The measure failed. Republican state convention plans and early campaign moves surface as Quay and McDewitt vie for state treasurership amid Camerons’ influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterssure
United States
Russia
L. Rhone
Col.m. S. Quay
Beaver County
J. A. McDewitt
Pittsburg
Cris. L. Magee
Camerons
Quay
Public Debt Statement Shows April Decrease Figures
The Public Debt Statement issued May 1 shows a decrease of 5,464,596.38 in April and a total decrease since June 30, 1884 of 50,075,229.98. Cash in treasury stands at 483,932,566.09 with gold certificates outstanding 153,860,090 and silver certificates 141,585,086. Deposits outstanding 25,450,000 and refunding certificates 244,050. Legal tender 346,681,016 and fractional currency 6,966,153.88. The new form records a 4,837,339.71 decrease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Governor Snyder Monument Unveiling Set for May 27
The unveiling of the Governor Snyder monument at Selins Grove is scheduled for May 27. Able speakers will be present and a grand time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Snyder
Selinsgrove
Heavy Snow Report Hits Maine Towns
Heavy snowfall reported across Maine with Dixmont receiving fifteen inches, Dexter thirteen inches, and Bancro, May 38 noting ten inches. Local officials warn of lingering drifts and travel hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancor
Maine
Dixmont
Dexter
Governor Curtin Predicts War and Its World Impact
Washington April 28 Governor Curtin said war between England and Russia seems inevitable and would shake Europe. He noted long war could raise demand for US goods including raw materials and breadstuffs while arms sales would halt after declaration. Also reported Henry Randall brother of Samuel J. Randall died suddenly April 29 in Germantown Philadelphia aged 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtin
England
Russia
Europe
Henry Randall
Samuel J. Randall
Germantown
Philadelphia
Josiah Randall
Presidential tour of Gettysburg by Lincoln era party
On May 4 at noon President Cleveland and a delegation including Henderson Endicott Whitney Vilas and several generals arrived at Gettysburg for a tour of the battlefield. Governor Pattison and others had reached earlier. They departed for Washington at six in the evening. The president praised the day’s sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hendricks
Endicott
Whitney
Vilas
Black
Rosecrans
Springer
Munt
Curtin
Gettysburg
Pattison
Washington
Supreme Court drives nail in Mormon polygamy case
Washington letter reports the U S Supreme Court ruling in Clawson confirming removal of polygamists from juries. It cites criticisms of juries, civil service reform, office brokers and warns of incompetent appointees. It also notes government land proclamations, insanity care gaps, and census trends showing a surge in mental illness, with New England and the West highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U.S. Supreme Court
Clawson
New England
West
Cultivation and Refinement Endorse Flavoring Extracts
Hon. B S Hewett writes praising McDonald Flavoring Extracts after trying a Pittsburg bottle. He encloses five dollars and requests the extract’s value in their Vania Extract. Johnston Holloway & Co Philadelphia agents. Sold by J Eisenhuth Millheim Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Hewett
House Representatives
J. A. McDonald
Pittsburg
McDonald’s
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Philadelphia
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Peruna credited with healing chronic ulcers and catarrh
The report cites Mrs. Christian Zelle of Carondelet Missouri claiming a 43 year leg ulcer healed after starting Peruna on March 21. Other accounts include Miss Alice Brady of East St Louis whose catarrh ophthalmia improved after a month, and Annie Baker of Milwaukee praising Peruna for asthma relief. A Bellefonte Daily News mention notes coal-land investors planning a Tyrone to Moshannon Creek railroad to unlock 10 000 acres of mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Zelle
Carondelet
St. Louis
Missouri
Hartman
Peruna
Annie Baker
First Avenue
Milwaukee
Walker Brothers
Batavia
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Manalin
W. M. Griffith
Ashland
Clearfield County
Tyrone
Moshannon Creek
Tipton Gap
Tipton Run
Bellefonte Daily News
Farmers Supply Ad and Tax Reminder of 1885
An 1885 Centre County notice advertises farming implements and machinery with parts and engines, offering low prices and a prompt shop. It promotes exchanges of corn planters for old units and urges buyers to visit before spring. The piece ends with a tax payment tense note about receipts and tax status.
Appeals Schedule for Townships and Boroughs at Bellefonte
Appeals will be held in the Commissioners Office at Bellefonte from June 1 to June 4 for listed townships and boroughs. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Assessors must attend with the transcript. four mills for county purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice OF Appeals
Commissioners
Bellefonte
Rush
Taylor, Worth
Huston
Union
Philipsburg
Unionville
Milesburg
Burnside
Snow Shoe
Boggs
Howard
Curtin
Liberty
Marian
Walker
Miles
Haines
Penn
Gregg
Potter
Millheim
Harris, College, Ferguson
Halfmoon
Patton
Benner
Spring
Journal Store promotes affordable toys and play
The Journal Store man argues that most money is wasted on whiskey and tobacco while homes should be kept attractive with play houses, swings, toys, books, and games. He invites purchases of toys, puzzles, and games at low prices to aid child development and balanced growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
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Published By
R. A. Bumiller
Democratic County Com
Bellefonte, N. “ S “ W
Howard Bora
Illinois
U.S
United States Steamships
Farmers of
Centre County
the Times
Tories
Patch
Penns Valley
Asia
Harpster
Hall Manufacturing Company
Haines Township
Woodward
Aaronsburg
Cen
van Pelt, Shoop & CO
Centre Hall
Musser
Penna
Coburn Station
W.S. Musser
R. Millheim
Centre Co
Christian
Doolies
Joan Wolf
A. J. Grist
J.C. Henderson
G. W. Rumberger
Ture
Erally
Journal
Main Street
the Centre Co.Fair
D.s.kauffman&Co’s
Adcannes
Vie Serrest
D.s.kauffman&co
Millheam Market
G. A. Hir
Baugh
Allentown
Berks County Fair
Kutztown
Northampton County Fair
Natch
Baugh & Sons
South
Delaware Avenue
Musser Brothers
Penn and
Mills Streets
Millheim, Pa
Parker's
Hiscox & CO
William Street
New York
John F. Stratton
Maiden Lane
Segraat
Hauer
Took Co
Portland Maine
Mr. E
I. Cauldron
Brown
Oppo
Campbell’s Store
E. I. Couldren
B.O. Deininger
Verysee
Beetiow
Thomas
Guo. F
Spence Stree
Concioe
York
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