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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1882
Page
2
Page reflects advertising rates for The Millheim Journal dated Thursday November 16 1882. It lists cost per inch and column, along with rates for administrators notices transient ads and locals, and notes building location Musser’s Building at Main and Penn streets.
Evangelical Rev P C Weidemyer and JD Shortess preach next Sunday morning. Sunday School 14 p M D L Zerby Supt Missionary Society meets second Monday evening monthly. Methodist Rev Furman Adams preacher in charge regular services next Sunday evening. Lutheran Rev John Tomlinson pastor preaching in Aaronsburg next Sunday morning. Reformed Rev Zwingli A Vearick pastor preaching in Astonsburg next Sunday evening. United Brethren Rev J G W Herald preacher in charge. German notes included.
Millheim Lodge No 955 I C O F meets each Saturday in their hall on Penn Street Rebecca Degree Meeting occurs monthly before the full moon Co W Hartman Secretary W L Burent Noble Grand Providence Grange No 217 P of H meets in Alexander block second Saturday at 14 Pp M and fourth Saturday at 1 PM D L Zersy Secretary T G Ernamp Master Millheim B and L Association gathers Penn Street school house on second Monday evening A Walter Secretary K O Deininger President Millheim Cornet Band performs in the Town Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings J W Foote Secretary D I Brown President
Official returns show 675 421 votes for governor in sixty one counties last Tuesday with a 125 908 rise over state treasurer results a year earlier Senator Stewart stands near final with 47 876 versus Wolfe 49 789 in 1881 A long list of At Large delegates shows Republicans leading with 19 to 8 for Democrats The present delegation is 19 Republicans to 8 Democrats
The essay argues that voter demand for reform will oust the old party and clean up government. It denounces corruption in Harrisburg, calls for abolition of sinecures, ends favoritism in contracts, and predicts Gov Pattison will lead decisive reform for honest government.
The County votes against the Sheep Law with a strong majority, signaling opposition to the proposed regulation. Details show broad public sentiment influencing policy direction and future legislative actions.
The Senate will have 50 members with 29 Republicans and 21 Democrats. The House will hold 201 members with 86 Republicans and 115 Democrats.
The text questions who defeated Beaver and the Republican ticket. Some blame Charley Wolfe, others Doak Avmeron, and many point to the Stalwart Arthur administration or Democrats. Union County voters backed Pattison by a ninety one vote margin and elected Assembly and Sheriff candidates.
Philadelphia conducted a peaceful election last week with no riots or murders, attributed to Mayor King’s reforms, nonpartisan police, and the Committee of One Hundred, creating a model of lawful voting in years.
Governor elect Pattison of Pennsylvania, en route to Philadelphia after congratulatory visit to Alexandria, says the win is an uprising of the people against machine rule. He predicts a simple, economical government in accord with popular demands and warns against free trade harming Pennsylvania industries.
Washington correspondent analyzes the 1882 election fallout among Republicans, blame assignments to President, Congress, and party factions, noting a Democratic victory and the city’s evolving aesthetic scene as Washington edges toward a grander image. The piece reflects on clerical despondency and the capital’s growing ambition.
The Farmers' Friend from South Bend Indiana markets a 50 cent yearly subscription with premiums for subscribers and agents. It lists departments such as Farm Topics The Orchard Live Stock Poultry Yard Home and Health Domestic Economy Young Folks The Puzzler and more. Subscriptions and sample copies are offered by Farmers' Friend Pub Co with full premium list.
Letters testamentary on John Hess late of Haines township Centre county Pa granted to executor Michael Fledler and letters of administration on Samuel Albright late of Millheim Centre county Pa granted to administrator Andrew J Albright. Creditors and claimants urged to settle promptly and appear for settlement at decedent’s residence on October 21st. Tylersville Pa October 12 1882.
The Sea Shore Express from Montandon departs at 9.07 A.M. and stops at intermediate stations reaching Harrisburg 1.40 A.M. Philadelphia 3.20 P.M. and New York 6.25 P.M. The service provides close access to Philadelphia for all sea shore points.
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