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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1886
Page
2
Published by R A Bumiller notes Secretary Manning's health is splendid and he works on his annual report. Retirement from the Cabinet is not considered. Rumor says Lieut Gov C F Black may succeed Sunset Cox as minister to Turkey and expects to gain esteem from foreign courts.
The nation mourns the death of ex President Arthur who passed away last Thursday November 18. A respected statesman, he administered the nation's highest office with credit to himself and the country, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
Gov Pattison's era emphasized economy while Gen Beaver's inauguration promises style and expense. Officials anticipate a lavish program, with the state treasury bearing the costs. Tra la.
A cyclone struck Girard Kansas Monday morning November 22 passing through the residential area and demolishing lighter buildings about 75 feet wide. Heavier structures withstood the shock. several residents were injured, some seriously.
The Supreme Court decision exempts corporations from the three mill tax, costing Pennsylvania Allegheny County, Pittsburg, and Allegheny City about 225000 dollars annually. The fiftieth Congress leans Democratic with 175 Democrats and 150 Republicans, a 25 seat majority, reduced to 19 after three labor members are counted. The shift marks the first Democratic majority in forty years.
A Harrisburg dispatch notes the Pennsylvania legislature will meet on the first Monday in January to elect Quay to the U S Senate and to pass a prohibition amendment. It also outlines expected cabinet appointments under Governor Beaver and likely successor to State Treasurer Quay, with names such as Cooper Brown Hastings and Magee’s ally McDevitt emerging.
A patent medicine notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and offers a 25 cent box price through J Eisenhuth.
An absorption machine operates in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, producing ice for summer comfort while winter cold persists. The ad asks readers to consider Dr. Kessler's Celebrated English Cough Medicine as a merited article with a money back guarantee for dissatisfied buyers. Sold by J. Eisenhuth in Millheim, Pa.
A morning blaze in Marysville destroyed property valued at about $20,000. Harrisburg fire companies aided in fighting the flames. The fire started in a stable owned by George Miller and occupied by H. H. Richards.
J. J. Atkins testimonial from Knoxville Tennessee reports Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as highly effective. He claims it cures coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottle free at J Eisenhuth's Drug Store with large size priced at 1.00.
McMeen the wife murderer who escaped Juniata county jail on November 15 was captured today in the barn of William Kauffman about four miles east of Mifflinown.
Boston observer recounts the death of Charles Francis Adams aged 54 after a five year brain illness. He was son of John Quincy Adams, served in Massachusetts legislature and Congress, led Boston political papers, edited his grandfathers and fathers biographies, and earned respect for his legal and diplomatic work. He passed at 8.30 am in Boston on November 21.
A tailor named Joseph Hoffman of St Louis, 45, swallowed a 10 inch silver knife blade. Surgeons removed it via abdominal incision after locating the blade in the stomach. The operation, led by Dr A C Bernays, involved careful mucous membrane and tissue stitching. The patient recovered enough to be resting and taking nourishment, with risk of infection remaining.
H M Hoxie died in New York at the Metropolitan Opera House after a lingering illness and recent surgery at Saratoga to remove four bladder stones. He had endured kidney disease for 35 years and sank rapidly after 5 PM last night, though he remained conscious to the end.
A bold holiday offer from The Home Journal pledges three months free on trial to readers who mail an address with three 2-cent stamps. The promotion contrasts with the magazine’s regular price of $1.00, urging immediate responses from Buffalo New York readers.
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