Local Sheriff and Prothonotary Candidates Announced
We are authorized to announce candidates for local offices. Zjoun B Leathers Howard Lee seeks Sheriff under Democratic rules. Thomas J Dunkel Rush township also seeks Sheriff. Joan Coldren Gregeees a Sheriff hopeful under Prothonotary. C Harper candidate for Prothonotary under Democratic rules. John Rishel Potter township seeks Associate Judge under Democratic rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Keller
Potter Township
Zjoun B. Leathers
Howard Lee
Thomas J. Dunkel
Rush Township
Joan Coldren
Gregeees
2. C. Harper
John Rishel
Edge
John Hoy, Jr
Marion Township
Frank E. Bible
Spring Township
Conkling Attacks Garfield In Bitter Senate Exchange
Former Senator Conkling sharply assails President Garfield in a Republican caucus, accusing him of lying about pledges and detailing alleged broken promises. He hints at private matters from the Mentor conference but keeps sensitive details undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Garfield
Mentor
Political strings and rebel bedfellows stir public trust
The piece criticizes charges against the President and mocks public uncertainty while praising Republican leaders. It notes South's industrial progress in cotton, metal, and coal as cited examples, and cites state gains in metal production. It also comments on Virginia’s Mahone and shifts in Republican control, calling rebel figures favorable when allied with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
West Virginia
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
Sunbury Democrat
Legislative Department
Virginia
Mahone
Repulicans
United States Senate
Republican Party
Goulds Monopolist Power and Garfield’s Turbulent Presidency
A newspaper column critiques Jay Gould as a power broker who influenced Congress and the Supreme Court. It argues Gould leverages wealth to defeat rivals, pressure appointments, and shape policy, while accusing Garfield of acting as a trading politician. The piece questions the rise of “kings” in America and the fate of the Radical party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Thurman
Gould
Wallace
McDonald
Indiana
Kernan
New York
Randolph
New Jersey
Senate
Garfield
Supreme Bench
Congressional Committee of Investigation
Congress
Supreme Court of
America
Radical Party
United States
Clinton Democrat
Washington Letter Highlights Senate Debates and resignations
May 22 Washington letter notes adjournment of nominations with Chandler as main casualty. It praises Senator Conkling’s influence, cites potential 300 appointments, and salutes Gen Walker’s census reforms. Mentions Crops improving post resignations and Col Thomas A Scott’s death near Philadelphia at seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wm. E. Chandler
South
Chandler
Senate Democrats
New York
Senator Conkling
Conkling
Washington
Republican Party
Senate
T. A. Walker
Grant
Schurz
Curtis
Gen. Walker
Thomas A. Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Winter Timetable for Philadelphia and Erie Rail Division
Train schedule effective Sunday November 27 1880 for the Philia and Erie Railroad Division details Erie Mail Niagara Express Past Line Eastward Pacific Express Day Express and Fast Line with departure and arrival points Harrisburg Williamsport Jersey Shore Lock Haven Erie connections and parlor and sleeping car services conducted by WM. A. Baldwin as General Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montandon
Erie Mail
Williamsport
Lock Haven
Kane
Corry
Erie
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Emporium
Elmira
Watkins
Canandaigua
Pacific Express
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Day Express
Niagara Express
Renovo
Tyrone
Altoona
Pittsburg
Fast Line
Philia & Erie Railroad
Delphia
Jere Shore
LE Faven
Niagara
K Haven
Aelpha
Arcisburg
Eastwald
Pacific
Jersey Shore
Willimsport
Renove
Harrisurg
Philadphia
Northumberland
Wilkesbarre
Keranton
Erie Mall West
Erie Mall
Price List from Great Bee Hive One Price Stores
Condensed department price list for customers noting limited availability. Entries include various fabrics such as Delaine, Alpaca, Cashmere in multiple widths and colors, Momie cloth in cotton and wool, Crepe Cloth, DeBerges and Chudda Cloth with prices ranging from 10 cents to 80 cents per yard.
Dress Silks and Summer Silks Price List
Plain colored and black silks offered at 50c with 70c for Juinet black silks. Summer silks priced at 50c and 65c for extra good stock. Additional ranges from $1.125 to $2.00 for Juinet silks appear in the listing.
Linen goods price list from early store catalog
Linen Damask gray at 25c. Table covering 50c. Towels from 5c. Napkins 50c per dozen. Ingrain fabrics vary: cotton mixed 25c, extra heavy 30c, half wool 47c, all wool 60c, extra super 80c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ingrain
Brussels
Maine
Vesper
Leck Haven
Penna
States plan varied election months for future ballots
All but twelve states will hold elections in November for the general election. Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, and West Virginia vote in October. California, Maine, and Vermont in September. Alabama and Kentucky in August. Oregon in June. Louisiana in May. Rhode Island in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Georgia
Ohio
West Virginia
California
Maine
Vermont
Alabama
Kentucky
Oregon
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Bitter Senate session adjourns over Garfield nominations
An extra Senate session adjourned sine die amid bitter quarrels over Garfield nominations. Matthews as Supreme Judge approved despite discreditable pedigree while Chandler as Solicitor General was rejected. Star route contractors allegedly paid 40 000 to help Garfield win Indiana. The reformer James is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Garfield
Stanley Matthews
Supreme Judge
Wm. E. Chandler
Indiana
James
Democrats Set Virginia State Convention for August Fourth
The Virginia State Committee met in Richmond and praised prospects for the upcoming convention. Officials anticipate a strong race against Mahone and the Radicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Mahone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fis Hilheim Journal
Millheim Journal
Musser
Main and
Penn Streets
Columan
Peng
Otice
SR & Bumu
Ors
Girardh & Sanday School Directory
Evangelical
P.G Weidemuer
J. M. Dick
J.M. Dick
M. I. Jamison
J. Benson Axers
D. A. Musser
Sievel
Englissh
Aaronsburg
United Brethren
Tatthelm
Bellefonte
Lutheran
John Tomlinson
Pristor
Mittheim
Aavensburg
Evenin
United Sunday School
H. E. Daek
Lodge & Lorist” Directory
Millheim Lodge
C. F
Heir Hall
Penn Street
Rebecca
A. O. Deininger
L.zersy
Democratic County Committee
W. W
N. W
Milesburg
Miliheimeke Philipsburg
Reaner
Ploggs
Burnside
Colege
Ferguson
Old
New
Gregg
North
Half
Potter
Bellefonte, Pa
Nicholas Redding
Charles Schrader
Rinved Brown, Jr
Kreamer
Congling
Platt
Cameron
Mitchell
New Mexico
Amos Alexander
Milheim
Centre County
W.K. Alexander
C. Alexander
A. R. Alexander
J. R. Alexander
Chromo
Pictorial Printing Co
Spruce St
N. Y
A.M. A. Es
M. P Montandon
Lewisburg Ar
Lewisburg Iv
Biehl Au Seeewneee
Vicksburg
Miffinburg
Millmonth
Laurelton Mello
Wicker Run
Cherry Run
Coburn Eee
Spring
Maus
Momianon
Ars
Lewisburg
Biehl
Vricksburg
Mifflinburg
Millmont
Laurelton
Thee Ésascons
Pennsylvia
Hail Road
Whi. R. Carp
One Price Stores
Dress Goods Dept
Silk Department
Madras
Lancashire
Columbia
Tanen Department
Vancy Goods
DEP
Warner
Action Department
Usig Store
ESTEY
Shoninger
Bunnell & Aiken
Market Steet
Opposite Walls & CO
Germantown
W Zephyr
Saxony & She
Ets
Uztland
Totton
Hamburg
B. Harris
Lewisburg, PA
Gost
EJ. Tro
Lock Haven, PA
Bee Hive
Victor
Victor Sewing Machine Company
Western
Statz St
Cxtcacolin
Middletown
Conn
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