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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1881
Page
2
A 19th century style appeal urges Democrats to vote on Tuesday November 8. It stresses perseverance after repeated defeats and urges full support for the county ticket led by candidate Noble for State Treasurer. It warns against trading or scratching the ticket and calls for unity in advance of next fall’s gubernatorial race.
The Easton Free Press argues Wolfe the anti Cameron reform candidate for state treasurer has momentum as Republicans punish the Cameron ring without harming the party. It cites Blaine loyalty, Chicago delegates, and Bailey's third term support, urging swift reform to weaken bosses before next year’s convention.
The passage urges every Democrat to remember their duty and perform their post on Tuesday. It hints that polls and results at county and state levels will surprise, promising victory to supporters and urging preparation for combat with spirit and hope.
The Senate confirmed Judge Folger as secretary of the treasury and named James Hatton to succeed Tyner as First Assistant Postmaster General. Hatton, editor of the Burlington Hawk-Eye, was a strong Grant supporter at Chicago. The nomination arrived after extensive negotiations and was broadly approved.
In Baltimore on October 26, Democrats elected the full ticket including mayor and both city council branches. Total council votes neared 38,000 with regular Democrats at 23,600, independent Democrats 5,400, and Republicans just under 8,000.
Xavier Huidelong of Lock Haven died at 55 after a nocturnal house journey ended in a stair fall and rupture of a blood vessel. He was Bavarian born. Separately, the Pennsylvania Railroad began a fast mail train service from Philadelphia to Harrisburg at 430 AM, arranged by Postmaster General James during his Philadelphia visit, to serve morning newspaper readers.
The passage contrasts two kinds of girls: those who shine abroad at parties and social events and those who are helpful at home in dining rooms and sick rooms. It argues they differ in character and that proper education can unite their useful qualities and temperaments.
L. E. Brown & Co of Cincinnati seeks agents to market several popular household items including Brown's Peerless Sister, Kitchen Queen oil lamp, Centennial Cake and Bake Pan, Half Minute Egg Beater, and James A. Garfield Memorial chrome engravings. Free complete outfits worth five dollars provided to responsible locals. liberal terms and steady income offered.
Proclamation by High Sheriff John Spangler announcing the November 8 1881 election for Centre County offices including State Treasurer Sheriff Associate Judges and other county posts. Lists polling places across Boroughs and Townships and notes eligibility restrictions for office holders and election staff.
Trains on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Division run from June 12 1881. Nos 3 and 4 connect with Pacific Express east to Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York. Nos 5 and 6 connect with Day Express east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York and Niagara Express west to Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Tyrone Altoona Pittsburg Kimba Watkins Buffalo and Niagara Falls Canandaigua. Nos 7 and 8 connect with Fast Line west to Williamsport and Lock Haven. No 8 also connects with Erie Mail east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York.
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