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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1880
Page
2
Rev Samuel Smith and Rev W A Hartman will preach next Sunday morning at 9 o clock. Meeting chaired by superintendent F D Luse.
The Millheim Lodge No. 955 I O O F meets weekly in its hall on Penn Street. Rebecca Degree meets monthly on or before the full moon. Providence Grange No. 217 P H meets in Alexander's block on the second Saturday at 6 pm and the fourth Saturday at 2 pm. Millheim B and L Association meets on the second Monday evening at the Penn Street school. Millheim Cornet Band rehearses in the Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings. Millheim Escort of Co B HK Regt N G drills on Tuesdays and Fridays in Alexander's Block.
Regular term dates are the fourth Mondays in January April August and November. Officials include President Judge Chas Mayer Lock Haven and others: Orvis Bellefonte, Frank and Viven Hons, Prothonotary J C Harper, Register Willis and Clerk D C W E Burchfield, Recorder of Deeds W A Tobias, District Attorney D F Fortney, Sheriff J Spangler, Treasurer A Yearick, County Surveyor J Dewling, Coroner Dr Joseph Adans, Commissioners A Gregg G Swab J Dunkle, Clerk Henry Beck, Attorney C M Bower, Janitor Bartrim Galbraith, Auditors J T Stewart G R Williams T B Jamison, Jury Commissioners J Shannon D Wine, Superintendent Prof Henry Meyer.
The Philadelphia Times estimates Garfield won by a solid margin in both electors and popular votes with Hancock leading the rest of the ticket by large but varying margins. It notes a possible Democratic gain in the next Congress but not certain and cites official counts not yet released.
The piece lauds Penns Valley for loyalty to the Constitution and Union and notes towns Haines Millheim Miles Gregg Potter Harris Ferguson voting strongly for Gen. Winded Hancock, praising the region and its civic pride.
The report states Ex Governor Curtin is triumphantly elected to Congress with a large majority. The note praises his ability and knowledge of state needs and his support of protectionist principles, predicting he will lead the Pennsylvania delegation in the national legislature.
Various causes, including advancing years and heredity, dull hair and promote shedding. Ayer’s Hair Vigor claims to restore gray or faded hair to a rich black or brown, soften the scalp, remove dandruff, and promote new growth where follicles remain. It is described as safe, dye free, and long lasting, sold by all dealers.
California judge sentences a killer and denounces the tippling shop as a hellish gathering place. He calls for strict enforcement against alcohol sellers who supply the drinks that inflame violence and cost two lives.
The writer accuses Interior Secretary Schurz and colleagues Evarts of insincerity and failing duties, alleging widespread absenteeism among federal employees while praising General Hancock as a potential reformer. He urges two resolutions for Hancock if elected: reject professional reformers in the Cabinet and pursue thorough civil service reform.
Peterson's Magazine issues a large mezzotint premium titled Grandfather Tells of York Town, showing a Revolutionary War veteran with his granddaughter as he recounts Cornwallis surrender. The scene includes the mother listening, set in an old fashioned room. Free with club enrollment. address Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
A Washington letter from Oct 30 1880 critiques Evarts and Schurz as civil service reform figures. It notes continued patronage in State and Interior, limited impact of competitive exams, and suggests Secretary Evarts' absences harmed the office while Interior's role created ongoing work.
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