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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1880
Page
2
Communion services will be held in Millheim with Pastor Rev. John Tomlinson leading. Preparatory services Saturday afternoon November 2th, and public preaching on Tuesday evening November 23rd and each subsequent evening that week. Rev. J G Auspaech is expected to assist over the Sabbath.
Millheim Lodge No 955 meets Saturdays at their hall on Penn street Rebecca Degree meets on or before the full moon each month Providence Grange No 217 meets on the second Saturday at 6 PM and on the fourth Saturday at the PM Millheim B and L Association meets Penn street school house second Monday evening Milizeka Corner Band meets in the Town Hall on Monday Thursday evenings F P Orro secretary Jo F Harter president
Official director lists regular court terms and county offices including President Judge John Mayer and law judges. It enumerates officers such as Prothonotary J C Harper Register of Wills W E Burchfield Sheriff John Spangler Treasurer Adem Yearick County surveyor Joseph Dewling Coroner Dr Joseph Adams and the board of commissioners Andrew Gregg George Swab Jacob Dunkle with other posts like Superintendent Henry Meyer and Auditors James Stewart George Williams Thomas Jamison.
The St Louis Republican lauds General Hancock, praising his conduct through trials, his dignity and patience under partisan criticism, and the respect he earned from Republicans and even opponents. It notes his gentlemanly behavior, unflinching steadiness, and the worth of a candidate with no regrets amid defeat.
Washington notes say General Garfield will meet Congress members and delegations on arrival expected Tuesday. The short session aims to inaugurate Garfield amid a calmer tone, with reform plans for pension administration likely to spark fierce debate and bond funding shifts under Secretary Sherman. Fernando Wood signals possible three percent bond option as an alternative financing method.
The piece urges Democrats to heed its spirit at a critical moment. Though defeated, the party remains the nation’s guardian, tasked with restraining radical tendencies of the governing side and preserving stability.
The writer urges against gloomy views within the Democratic Party praising resilience after a hard fought election. It notes that Democrats carried half the states and could have won with small vote shifts. It emphasizes overcoming entrenched power and fraud and calls for renewed exertion and courage.
A Lehigh Valley Railroad engine derailed by a misaligned switch near Wilkes-Barre on a Tuesday in 190n instant. The engine plunged down an embankment causing fatal injuries to flagman Thomas McMahon and severe burns to engineer Henry Murphy and fireman John Sweeney. Brakeman Patrick Manaman was badly scorched and later died. several passengers were injured but none seriously. A crowd of about a thousand gathered as cries echoed from the steaming wreck.
A Dallas and Wichita railroad construction train toppled a temporary bridge four miles north of Galveston Texas this evening. Nineteen laborers were wounded three have died and others will die as a result of the accident.
In Wayne County Pennsylvania a hunter's daughter Lottie Merrill crossed a lake in a skiff and shot a massive 275 pound buck driven by dogs. When the boat sank she swam to shore and killed the animal with a hunting knife. She towed the buck to shore and plans to have the head stuffed. The piece also tells of Andrew Brubaker losing a blank signed check in Lancaster and a man named J L Landis cashing it for 300 dollars before fleeing.
Gov James D Williams of Indiana died in Indianapolis last Saturday at age. Born in Ohio he moved to Knox County and became a farmer. He served four terms in the House and three in the Senate, was elected to Congress in 1874, and won the governorship in 1876. His memory is revered for honesty and integrity.
Promotes a new treatment claiming rapid relief and gain of 3 to 6 pounds per week for diseases from consumption to chronic conditions. Advertises letters to a dispensary in Berrien Springs Michigan and urges immediate contact for details.
A commission including Dr A Mitchel John B Linn and A A Dale to divide Haines township into two election precincts. Meeting will be at Awmnsburg on Tuesday at one o clock PM to perform duties. Attorney Clement Dale represents the petition.
Train schedule fragment shows westbound and eastbound times between Lewisburg Montandon Millmont and Vicksburg with connections to Erie and Niagara Express. An omnibus will shuttle between Lewisburg and Montandon to connect with Pay Express east.
Kansas has pushed beyond other states by enacting a constitutional amendment banning the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors except for medical scientific and mechanical uses. The measure is reported adopted by about 20000 votes. Changes require two thirds legislative approval and a public ratification vote.
Mrs. Peterman of Lancaster has lost her husband and seven of nine children in eight months. The latest death, a four year old boy, occurred Tuesday afternoon from diphtheria, leaving the family further bereaved.
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