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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1886
Page
2
The recent election defeated the constitutional amendment prohibiting convict labor. Governor Black appears reconciled to his defeat but blames an indifferent Democratic party. "Bottina" fails to gain traction in this county and some so called Democrats may regret their stance as they seek votes.
In Miles township during the late election the democratic yeomanry used straight ballots to reject political maneuvers aimed at placing half-breeds in office, showing strong local disapproval.
Growing support in Philadelphia centers on Governor Pattison as the favored candidate for mayor. He appears to command broad cross party backing, appealing to diverse civic groups amid local talk of leadership.
The supporters claim the return of Rhone and Woodward shows faithful and capable representation. Increased majorities suggest Centre County will not be a solid Republican county anytime soon.
The postmaster appointment contest in Harrisburg is heated. Hon. B. F. Meyers, former editor in chief of the Patriot, is the most prominent candidate and his selection would reward party service and please the people of the state.
The passage notes Gov. Beaver's cabinet speculation with Col D. H. Hastings of Bellefonte as a leading member. While political sympathy is scarce, Hastings is praised as a deserving and capable lawyer who would honor any state department post.
Editorial notes Henry Reed selected as Associate Judge No. 3 in Philadelphia replacing the late James R. Ludlow. The piece praises Reed as a skilled lawyer but questions the Republicans’ appointment amid Democratic objections about party balance and qualifications.
Col. Matthew S. Quay formally declares his candidacy for the U S Senate. Republican legislators met Friday night and endorsed Quay, while backing Henry K. Boyer for Speaker. The party machine is in solid working order.
The passage argues Democrats have recovered from disappointment and are well placed for the 1888 presidential race. It notes that key states remain Democratic and that the party has learned lessons from recent local results to improve their position.
Hon John B Robinson of Delaware county announces candidacy for Speaker of the next House at Harrisburg opposing Boyer of Philadelphia. He backs Quay for Senate and predicts Quay’s election barring divine intervention, noting his strong Pittsburgh legislative record and support from Allegheny County members.
The Journal reports patents issued to Pennsylvania residents in the past week per C. A. Snow & Co. Names include W Taylor Allegheny wire nail machine. M N Smith Troy Walter. J M Laud er Harrisburg car seat. Rothfuss Williamsport ratchet mill. P A Potter Wellsboro saw filing implement. E E Phillipps Newcastle automatic danger signal. C B Phelps Wernersville sheep shearing table. Other patentees: A R Parkison Monongahela City safety stirrup. M S Lantz Chestnut Hill carpet tack tool. I F Landis Waynesboro gang plow. H A Rauthold Scranton table leg fastening. HC Johnson Meadville fire extinguishing apparatus. D C James Warren car axle and railway signal. C C Henderson Warren corn and seed planter. W Hainsworth Pittsburg forging plant. W E Graham Pittsburg machine for cutting off flanges. F Glasgow Osceola Mills electric alarm. C W Collins Allegheny City cement. P Bulger Shaner Station washing machine. A A Brackbill Greenland Whitle tree hook. JR Alexander Pittsburg locomotive furnace.
Washington reports that Nebraska veteran Van Wyck and rival Riddleberger hold the balance of power in the Senate. Their rhetoric and resistance to executive sessions have made them targets of ridicule, yet they remain pivotal figures as the chamber shifts. Public regard for Carlile and Speaker Carlisle’s steadfast Democratic loyalty are noted as notable contrasts.
An explosion at Henry N Sheep Co Cigar Box Factory in Philadelphia last Thursday blew out the rear wall and started a fire. One woman aged 30 died and fifteen people were injured. The piece also includes an ad for Dr Sawbones and cough medicine.
The Postmaster General ordered the discontinuance of ninety two fourth class post offices citing lack of candidates for postmaster and insufficient business. Nearly every state and territory is represented in the list as combined closures occur across eleven days this month. A separate ad praises Dr Kessler’s English Cough Medicine with money back guarantee, offered by J Eisenhuth of Millheim Pa.
An eight on fly wheel at Zimmermans Steam Flour Mill burst yesterday afternoon in Lebanon causing extensive damage. A 300 pound fragment crashed through a brick wall into the street, another heavy piece wrecked the engine room and roof. Estimated damage about 3000 dollars. No injuries.
W D Sult of Ives Indiana and Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio attest to Electric Bitters curing rheumatism and liver kidney and blood ailments. Far more customers report relief with each bottle. Sold for fifty cents at J Eisenyths drugstore.
Prttssura Nov 15. For the first time in years there is no strike of any consequence in Pittsburg or the surrounding district. Every furnace iron mill glass factory tannery oleo margarine factory foundry copper shop oil distillery and other factory is in full operation. Labor leaders claim more workingmen are employed in Pittsburg than in any other city in the Union and credit the absence of strikes to natural gas and to sliding yearly wage scales.
An 19th century style advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists price at 2 cents per box and notes sale by Jd. Eisenhuth.
Seventeen locals in New England Pennsylvania abandon lives to join Mormon mission led by Rev Barns. They plan to depart for Utah soon after selling small real estate holdings saved from a lifetime. Missionaries earlier failed at other river towns before settling in the coal valley village.
An automat ic box system is being installed on Brooklyn lamp posts to supply stamps postcards pencils and envelopes day and night. A penny yields a postage card and pencil while two pennies dispenses a two cent stamp. Boxes mimic London design with drawers for stamps postcards envelopes and paper and a coin slit powers the mechanism. Peterson's Magazine propels a two dollar yearly price with club discounts and premiums offered to readers. specimen copies are free upon request.
Public sale notices detail multiple properties in Milesburg Miles township Union and surrounding areas. Records list executors administrators and amounts owed with parcels including farms tracts and town lots in Centre county as well as court actions and dates for Orphans Court allowances and sheriff sales.
New York reports Mr. W.ick Vanderbilt has received about 80 fowls from France Spain and England for breeding. Breeds include Labresse Crevecour Houdano Andalusian and Minorcas with high value eggs and table qualities. The stock totals around 800 thoroughbred fowls at Oakdale.
A boiler explosion at Nash's saw mill in Boyston during a late night blast wrecked the mill and killed proprietor John Nash and his son Edward. Bodies badly mutilated, detonation heard miles away, cause unknown, mill damage pegged at $6000. The notice then digresses into an ad for Dr Kessler's English Cough Medicine with refund offer from Johnston, Followsay & Co.
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