Church and Sunday School Directory 1883
Evangelical and other congregations listed with pastors and Sunday school times. Rev. H A Benfer to preach next Sunday evening. German and English services noted. United Brethren Rev J G W Herald in charge. Lutheran Rev John Tomlinson presides. Aaronsburg Bible Class meets Saturdays at 7. Ladies Mite Society meets first Monday. Missionary Society meets third Monday evenings. Preaching next Sunday across districts including Aaronsburg and Aaronsburg Bible Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hengst
H. A. Benfer
C.F. Gephart
Supt Missionary Society
Bibingli A. Yearick
Aatonsburg
Mite Society
United Brethren
J. G. W. Herald
A. R. Alexander
John Tomlinson
Aaronsburg
Deininger
Anesburg
Ladies’ Mite Society
Millheim Lodge and Society Directory Highlights
Millheim Lodge No. 95 I O O F meets Saturdays in Penn Street hall. Rebecca Degree Meeting on or before full moon each month. Providence Grange No. 217 P of H meets Alexander's Clock second Saturday at 134 PM and fourth Saturday at Lyp. M. D. Zenney, Sec. T G Erowarp, Master. Millheim B and VT Association meets Penn Street school house second Monday evening. Millheim Cornet Band meets Town Hall Monday and Thursday evenings. J W Foote, Sec. D I Brown, President.
Centre County Democratic Committees for 1833
W Miles Walker serves as secretary for Centre County Democratic Committees for 1833, outlining party organization and leadership in the county. The notice records the official appointment and directs party activities under his oversight.
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Centre County
State Legislature Adjourns As Debate Wanes
Both houses plan a final adjournment on Wednesday June 6 as reform measures face slim chances. While some members acted conscientiously, the stalwart Senate majority bears responsibility for missed opportunities and delayed progress.
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Senate
Kentucky Democrats Name Knott for Governor
Louisville May 17 Convention adjourned after sixth ballot with no vote. Resolutions denounce subsidies and tariff act, urge revenue only taxation per party platform. Final ballots led to Owsley and Bucksner withdrawal, a fight between Knott and Jones, and nomination of J Pevetor Knott for governor.
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Louisville
Committee On Resolutions
Kentucky
Republican Congress
Democratic House of Representatives
St. Louis
Cincinatti
Owsley
Bucksner
Knott
Jones
J. Pevetor Knott
Pattison Popular With Democratic Masses In State
The Pittsburg Evening Telegraph notes Governor Pattison retains strong support among democrats and independent republicans. It argues reforms linked to McClure and Smith failed, but Pattison’s administration is presented as sincere, businesslike, and protective of constitutional rights, guiding state departments with careful stewardship.
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Pittsburg
McClure
Smith
Pattison
Beaver
Rauais Successor Named Internal Revenue Commissioner
The president appointed Walter Evans of Louisville Kentucky as commissioner of internal revenue, replacing Green B. Baum who has resigned. The decision was announced May 21 in Washington.
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Washington
Walter Evans
Louisville
Internal Revenue
Green B. Baum
New Commissioner Walter Evans Named in Kentucky
Walter Evans, a lawyer with political influence, becomes commissioner. He once partnered with Benjamin Uriah Bristow in Hopkinsville Kentucky and supported Bristow at the 1876 convention. Evans has not held a position before but wields federal patronage clout in Kentucky. Postmaster General Gresham is a close ally who helped secure his appointment.
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Walter Evans
Benj. Ur. Bristow
Hopkinsville
Bristow
Kentucky
Jie
Gresham
Evan
Adjourning Congress Likely as Apportionment Fails
Reports indicate the legislature may adjourn without passing key bills and a special session could be called by Governor Pattison in January. Republicans in the senate are accused of delaying action on apportionment, while possible revenues law revisions loom if an extra session occurs. Nearby, Lewistown faces a $4,400 debt amid various local concerns and several criminal and civic incidents are noted across counties.
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Pattison
Senate
Pattison Pleazes the People in Pennsylvania
From the Pittsburg Chronicle editors in the state attack Governor Pattison without facts. The public notices how Pattison is scrutinized, while editors realize their misstep after expending empty ammunition. The piece notes Pennsylvania has more railroad miles than New England combined.
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Fittsburg Chronicle
Rep
Pattison
Pennsylvania
New England States
Senate defeats constitutional amendment bill
The amendment bill failed to pass the senate on Friday lacking a constitutional majority. The roll call shows 21 ayes including Agnew and Watres and 19 nays led by Adams and Kennedy. The Agnew amendment for this session has been heard and the matter concludes with general applause.
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Senate
Agnew
Aull
Boggs
Coxe
Davis
Emery
Greer
Ifarlan
Herr
Hughes
Humes
Lee
Longenecker
McCracken
MacFarlane
McKnight
Smiley
Stewart
Wagner
Wallace
Watres
Adams
Arnholt
Biddis
Cooper
Grady
Wart
Tenninger
Tress
Keefer
Kennedy
King
Lantz
Mylin
Ross
Shearer
Smith
Stedman
Upperman
Vandegrift
Cyclone devastates Racine and Carlinville towns
A Friday cyclone leaves 63 dead and about 200 injured across Illinois. Racine Wisconsin reports widespread homelessness and ruins, with mayoral relief actions and large citizen meetings under way. Carlinville sees homes demolished near Frank Rica and George Baker farms as crews search debris.
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Carlinville
Frank Rica
George Baker
Tornado Toll Rises Across Iowa Missouri and Illinois
Reports from Friday night storms in Iowa Illinois and Missouri recount multiple deaths and numerous injuries. In Mason City Iowa the Stone residence was destroyed and several injured including a child. Clinton Iowa also saw serious injuries and a dying child. Missouri towns in Montgomery Warren and St Charles counties suffered extensive property damage with over twenty people hurt.
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Frank Rice
George Baker
Plainview
Mason City
C. A. Stone
Surray
Clinton
Lil
Bennison
Clifton
Missouri
St. Louiis
Montgomery
Warren
St. Charles
St. Charles County
Wabash Railroad
Orphans' Court sale of Thomas Wolfe estate lands
By order of Centre County Orphans Court administrator J B Wolfe will sell at Wolfe's Store in Miles Township on Tuesday June Tita 188%. Four tracts totaling about 28 to 156 acres with multiple houses and outbuildings. Terms: one third on confirmation, then two more equal payments, interest and mortgage security. Sale starts at 1 PM.
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Rphans
Orphans’ Court
Centre County
Thomas Wolfe
Miles Township
Wolfe
Centre Co
Henry Wolfe
Geiswite
John Stoner
Reuben Kroamer
Daniel Wolfe
Benjamin Beck
George Weaver
Moyer and
Strodecker
Henry Corman
Jacob Wolf
John Seholl
George Brungard
Michael Bower
DeLong
Martin Rudy
M . Sharp
J. B. Wolfe
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Dge Hinryem Journal
Deininger & Bumiller
Methodist
Furman Adams
A Musser
Lutheran
Lodge & Society Directory
W. Miles Walker
Bellefonte N. Ww
J. M. Keichiine
Bellefonte
A Smith
W. A. McQuistion
Howard Boro
Hy C. Leathers
Howard
James P. Jones
Milesburg
Musse Millheim
Willheim
Unionvile
P J. Meynard
Fleming Beuner
Win. Isbler
Enee Ellefante Rogis
Frank F. Adams
Milesburg Burnsite
Henry Meeker
Glenn
John Roop Lemont Curtin
John McCloskey
Roland Ferguson
T. McCormick
College N & Ww
Rock
Walker Mile
Silis
Shaferadisonburg
Patton Agnew Seliers Filmore
Ayyth
Taylor
Emerick Union
Fleming Walker
Jos
Emerick Nubiersburg Worth
M.S. Sports
Port Matilda
WM. C
Hein LE Shairman
Chas. S. Wolfe
Republican Party
Lewisburg Journal
Gettysburg
Samuel J. Tilden
Democrats
J. Proctor Knott
Rauais
Lewistown
Juniata County
Sunbury
Charles Sprout
John Dell
George Nagesnd
Joseph Webster
Williamsport
New York
Brooklyn
Arthur
Curtis H. Brooks
Danville
Philma Hyde
Knox City
McKean County
Clearfield
Montana
Sunbury Daily
Buchholtz
Shamokin
Sunbury and
Lewisburg
David Foster Wyons
This County
Joe Bill Brown
Dark County
Ohio
Spring Mills
Greenville
Wyons
Mifflin County
Pittspur RG
Operators’ and Miners Trades Tribunal
Racine
CaricaGco
Finois
Wisconsin
Lake Country
Fisher
Opera House
Lewisburg and Tyrone
Montandon
Fair Ground
Biehl
Onan
Vicksburg
Mifflinburg
Millmont
Ay Laurelton
Wiker Run
Cherry Run
Fowler
Coburn
Laurelton
P.M. Lewisburg
Montandonar
Erie Mail
Sea Shore Express
Day Express
Niagara Express
Wit
Anton Martines
Lixco
Euy
Ui_ Corus
Chickering
VOSE
Smith American
Bridgepoft
Taylor & Farley
Palace
Ithaca
Waterloo
Sterling
Smith & G2
Front Street
Milton
Millheim
Milan
Lake Quech
Anna M. Weaver
Penn St
Hilfheim, Pa
Florence & Co
P. O. Box
South Bend
Indiana
Farmers’ Friend Pub. Co
Ind
Reaueh
Eagothy
Lerdils
Eisnir & Mendelson
Race Street
Panacelphia
Gro. P. Rowell & CO
Mreau
Spruce W
York
Bitty
Post & CO
C& Ea
Pater
Riveral
Catasoguc
Post & Csnpasy
Cincinnati
Inmerica
Stubeat
Baker
North Second Street
Lewisburg, PA
W. N. Baker
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Forsyth Scale Company
Youngstown
Dascade
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