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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1886
Page
2
The Taurepay edition of the BuLibeim Journal from November 4, 1886 is published by R A Bumiller. The small local issue likely contains community notices and brief items of interest typical of 19th century regional newspapers.
The article declares James A. Beaver elected governor by about 41 000 votes, signaling a return of machine politics and corporate influence. It notes Republican gains in the state legislature, outlines expectations for Democratic reform efforts, and criticizes civil service and political pressure in Washington under the Cleveland administration.
Early press results show Republican Patton elected to Congress with about a 200 vote margin. District majorities across five counties include Centre Hall Elk Union Mifflin Clearfield Clinton with margins ranging from the low hundreds to around fifteen hundred in some counties.
Centre County reports a victorious Democratic ticket despite opposition from Republicans and dissenting Democrats. Majorities range from 150 to 400 for Rhone, Woodward, Shaeffer, Meyer and Reifsnyder. Official returns will appear in the next issue.
Abram S. Hewitt, a Democrat, won the New York City mayoralty with a clear, sizable majority in the election. The result confirms Hewitt’s political ascent and signals strong support for his platform in the metropolis.
On Tuesday collections were held in thirty five states but results cannot be provided this week.
A Philadelphia Times note proposes Governor Pattison as the Democratic candidate for mayor and hints many Republicans would back him. It cites Pattison’s strong track record as Philadelphia’s controller and suggests broad GOP support if he runs.
The article notes President Cleveland’s message to Virginians on the 21st urging unwavering loyalty to the Union and devotion to the American nation as the duty and key to lasting prosperity, praising the president’s clear, decisive words.
A Washington Letter notes smooth government operations under 130,000 federal workers, then shifts to a spoof of Democratic reforms. The piece includes advertised medical remedies from Rome Georgia druggists, Hood’s Sarsaparilla endorsements, and Kessler’s English Cough Medicine claims, with Philadelphia agents listed.
Petersons Magazine offers a first class line and stipple engraving titled Mothers Darling sized 21 by 27 inches. Premiums include six copyright novelets by noted authors, the Book of Beauty with steel engravings, and extra copies. Writers can earn premiums by raising clubs. specimen magazines mailed gratis. Address Charles J. Peterson Philadelphia.
A major blaze last Sunday afternoon engulfed Knight & Leonard's six story building on East Madison Street in Chicago. The fire caused about a quarter of a million dollars in damage and likely claimed several lives.
The bronze statue Liberty Enlightening the Word by Bartholdi was unveiled at Bedloe's Island New York amid rain and crowds. Ceremonies included a grand city parade, harbor fleet display, prayers, speeches by De Lesseps and Evarts, a doxology, and a national salute, with illumination and fireworks that evening.
Sundry writs direct sale of multiple Miles Township parcels in Centre County to be held at the Bellefonte courthouse on Saturday November 20 1856 at noon. Properties include tracts totaling about 100 acres with frame dwellings barns mills outbuildings and road allowances. sales proceed to satisfy executions against named owners including Stover Wouter and others with various lot descriptions and bounds.
The undersigned named executor U S Shafer of Madisonburg Pa announces letters testamentary for the estate of Simon Smull deceased of Miles township. He requests all indebted persons to pay promptly and all claimants to present proof for settlement. Madisonburg Pa Oct 14 1885.
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