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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1879
Page
2
Protracted religious meeting ongoing with Sunday School led by Rev. W. R. Whiney and D. L. Zerby of Sept Methodist. Additional service by D. Kimport with supervision noted.
A fragmented directory item lists meetings for BHarrway N.G Trevidenc Grange and Alexander’s Mock on the second Saturday of each month. It notes Masonic and association gatherings at local venues with names F Orr and F Marrer as officers.
The Patriot reports Butler and the Democratic State ticket performing well in key races. It notes Butler likely defeated as state treasurer with substantial majorities, while Robinson and Kelley gain for governor and state Democrats. It also mentions Maryland Democratic gains, Connecticut GOP legislature, and Wisconsin GOP trend, urging reorganization of the Democrats.
Senator Chandler of Michigan was found dead in his room at the Grand Pacific Hotel Chicago on Saturday morning after addressing a political meeting in Wisconsin. He was a prominent party leader, chairman of the National Republican Committee in 1876, and known for his harsh partisan tactics and involvement in plans to secure electoral votes in Louisiana and Florida.
Democratic prospects for the next presidential contest look stronger than skeptics suggest. The North holds Connecticut Indiana New Jersey and New York for the party, with New York potentially close but likely solidified after dissension heals. A united Democratic front would deliver the state’s electoral vote for the party’s candidate.
The article analyzes electoral votes by state and argues Republicans cannot reach a majority. It suggests Illinois and California as doubtful, Oregon and Wisconsin as possible GOP gains, and notes Democrats could win New York with a VP from Illinois. Ohio’s result purportedly settles financial questions and supports a Democratic victory in 1880.
The piece surveys party organization across northern states and accuses Republicans of fraud in 1876. It then reports Memphis fever activity with no new Memphis cases, refugees returning, and ongoing disease in Concordia Mississippi. An aside discusses fruit ownership law and overhanging branches and fruit rights.
Major General Joseph Hooker died at Garden City at 4 45 p m after a quiet afternoon walk in the Park. He did not complain of illness until four, retired to his apartment, then collapsed while the valet and hotel staff rushed to assist.
Letters of administration granted to J H Berranypare for the Samuel Sivels estate of Millhein Centre PA. Creditors are asked to速settle debts and present claims with proof for settlement.
Public sale at the late residence of Abraham Reber in Miles township on Friday November 21 1879 at 1 PM. 168 acres 143 perches near Spring Bank with two orchards water pipes lime kit and good outbuildings. If not sold it will be rented to highest bidder. Also notice of administrator and court master appointments in Centre County.
The document details extensive land parcels in Union and surrounding counties including North and South Boyle tracts and adjoining properties in Armath, Nartley, Penns Creek area. It lists boundary lines with bearings and distances, total acres and perches, and notes execution sale of the property as the escheated assets of William Whither and Geo W Walls. The notice is from Sheriff Ender, dated Oct 30, 1579.
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