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Millheim Journal

Location

Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1881

Page

2

Millheim Lodge and Local Societies Directory

Millheim Lodge No. 955 I O O F meets Saturdays in hall on Penn Street. Rebecca Degree meets on or before the full moon each month. Providence Grange No. 217 P H meets second Saturday at 6 34 PM and fourth Saturday at 8 PM in Alexander's block. Millheim B and L Association meets second Monday evenings in Penn Street school. Millheim Cornet Band rehearses in Town Hall on Mondays and Thursdays.

Millheim Lodge O. F Heir Hall Penn Street Rebecca A. O. Deininger R. A. Bumiller N. G Providence Grange Alexander's Block

Democratic County Committee Names for 1881 in Centre County

A list of individuals named to the Democratic County Committee for 1881 across Bellefonte Milesburg Millheim Curtin Colege Ferguson Gregg Howard Huston and other towns. Names include W W Nicholas Redding O P Kreamer D L Zerby A Tower and many local residents.

Democratic County Committee Bellef Nese Charles Schrader Bellefontey S. Milesburg Millheim Tinionville Howard Philipsby Occers Curtin Colege Ferguson Old Ferguson New Gregg South Gregg, North Halfmoon Howard Huston Berea Liberty Pesnet Malion Cceccesscrsecces Patton Potter North Nese Potter Irin I Bellefonte W. W Nicholas Redding

Democratic county convention candidate notices and fees

The article lists cash in advance fees for announcing candidates at the county convention. Charges: Sheriff, Prothonotary and Treasurer 85 each. Associate Judge and Register 1 each. Commissioner and Register 3 each. Auditor 1. Candidates must pledge support to the ticket nominated.

J C Fiarper Nominated for Prothonotary Under Democratic Rules

The announcement states J C Fiarper is a candidate for the office of Prothonotary, running under Democratic rules. The notice invites voter awareness and aligns with party procedures.

J. Cfiarper

Young Lincoln in Training

Report from the Cincinnati Commercial notes party stalwarts abandon Grant for a younger successor. They seek a strong figure to counter the third term superstition and claim they are grooming Abraham Lincoln’s son with Stephen A. Douglas and Fred Grant as early leaders, while the old commander remains a central name at Chicago.

Grant Solomon Itian Abraham Lincoln Stephen A. Boughlas Fred Grant Chicago Anow

Senate Bill Aims to Curb Life Insurance Seculation

The State Senate approves a bill to curb seculating in life insurance by requiring mutual companies to hold at least 590000 in policies and pay two percent of cash premiums before chartering. Beneficial associations for charitable purposes are exempted.

State Senate Pennsylvania

State Senate Eulogizes Gov Bigler Death

The State Senate dedicated an afternoon to the governor's death, with Senator Alexander delivering an eloquent eulogy and Senator Hall of Elk offering a thoughtful review of Gov. Bigler's career, among others. The Harrisburg correspondent noted the eulogies as unusually engaging.

State Senate Bigler Alexander Philadelphia Times Hall Elk

Five Pennsylvanians Born in One Room in Perry County

Smiley of Perry recited a graceful tribute noting five prominent Pennsylvanians born in a single room of the old Gibson mansion near Sherwin's Creek less than fifty miles from Harrisburg. The group included Chief Justice John Bannister Gibson, his brother George Gibson a former commissary general, Governor William Bigler, Governor John Bigler who later ruled California, and John Bernheiser who joined the Mormon faith and later served Utah in Congress.

Smiley Perry John Bigler California Pennsylvania John Bernheiser Utah National Congress

Gorham Fight Over Senate Officers Debate

The Washington Republican reports a senate caucus split over officers. Thirty seven Republicans backed Gorham for secretary and Riddleberger for sergeant at arms, while thirty seven Democrats opposed Gorham and Riddleberger. William Mahone backed the Republicans, David Davis sided with the Democrats, leaving the majority claim in doubt and Vice President Arthur absent.

Grover C. Gorham Washington Republican Senate George C. Gorham Gorham Riddleberger William Mahone Virginia David Davis Illinois Arthur

Grand Duke Nicholas Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

A St. Petersburg report to the Intransigeant states the Grand Duke Nicholas has been found complicit in Nihilist plots and is sentenced by decree of the Emperor to life imprisonment.

St. Petersburg Nicholas

Washington Republicans Struggle Over Division and Corruption

The piece laments infighting between Garfield and Conkling over office divisions and condemns Grant and Hayes administrations for corrupt politics. It argues appointments serve party and personal ends, ignores honesty and capability, and claims big corporations control the county, leaving the masses powerless. It asks how long this state of affairs will continue.

Washington Garfield Conkling Grant Hayes Noble Hancock Free Brave

President Eyes Yorktown Centennial Efforts Amid Cowpens Plans

The President intends to attend the Cowpens celebration on Wednesday but cannot be present. He expresses genuine interest in Revolutionary centennials and drives support for the Yorktown anniversary in October, Carroll notes.

Battle of Cowpens 8. C Yorktown Carroll

Startling Settlement on Tax Evasion by Standard Oil

The state auditor general's rigorous audit led to a formal tax assessment against Standard Oil of 3,34541.64 dollars. The investigation gathered data from many sources and withheld the final bill to allow the company to respond, a move expected to shake public perception statewide.

Great Standard Oil Company Schell Great Corporation Auditor General General Schell Standard Oil Company

Washington Letter on May caucus actions and Garfield Conkling rift

The May 7 Washington letter reports on a Republican caucus decision to proceed with all nominations including Robertson, revisiting a December plan to delay state office nominations. It notes Garfield victory over Conkling, threats against senators who resist, and the President’s disputed leadership. Posts discuss possible resignation after Star route probe and the Treasury gold fix program reaching about 192 million in bonds, with funds to be converted and distributed by May 10.

Washington D. C Robertson Garfield Conkling Davis James Star New York Windom

Bellefonte Store Promotes Vast Spring Dress Goods Sale

The Bellefonte store announces an immense spring stock from Mr Bauland after a Philadelphia purchase, promising cash bargains on dress goods Silks linens and many novelties. They tout low prices on cotton beiges wash poplins Atlantic cashmeres and all wool cashmeres and claim ready stock with mail order service.

Philadelphia

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