Millheim Fraternal and Band Meetings Schedule
Lodge and society notices list Millheim Lodge No 955 I C O F meets Saturdays Rebecca Degree meets monthly before the full moon C W Hartman secretary E W Marck noble grand Millheim B L Association meets second Monday monthly at Penn street school D L Zerpy president A Walter secretary Millheim Corner Band meets Town Hall Mondays and Thursdays H J Kurzenknabe secretary Sam Weiser president A report from Albany says Grover Cleveland will resign as New York governor January 1 1885 enabling Lt Governor Hill to assume office with the legislature and begin national duties
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Millheim Lodge
Penn Street
Rebecca
C. W. Hartman
Albany
Grover Cleveland
New York
Hill
Cleveland
Washington
Cleveland cabinet remark prompts wary makers in politics
The article notes cabinet makers, busily shaping Cleveland's team since his election, should heed Cleveland's remark in a newspaper interview. He warned that allowing others to act freely would leave him no work in Washington, and he will decide what seems best when his time comes.
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Cleveland
Washington
Conkling Turns Oneida County Against Blaine in 1880s
The article recounts how Roscoe Conkling did not speak against Blaine yet became a formidable foe. It notes his Oneida County roots, the county's shifts in 1880 toward Garfield and in 1884 toward Cleveland, and that Conkling was snubbed during Garfield's administration.
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Conkling
Blaine
Oneida
Garfield
Cleveland
Democratic pledge to bolster business and prosperity under Cleveland
President Cleveland tells Boston Globe in an interview that the Democratic party includes merchants, workers, and farmers who seek solid times and broad prosperity. He vows a safe economical and conservative federal government and recalls broad support from business, manufacturing, and labor voters. He emphasizes restoring confidence and focusing on substantial national welfare.
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Boston
Boston Globe
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Washington
United States
Chicago
The Colored People and Fear of Slavery Return
Governor Cleveland dismissed reports that Southern colored people fear rights under a Democratic president. He told an Associated Press reporter in Albany on November 20 that such fears are absurd and would be dispelled by sensible reflection.
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Albany
Cleveland
South
United States
Confidence and constitutional rights in the nation’s future
A public statement asserts that the colored people’ s rights to freedom and citizenship cannot be overturned except by constitutional change, which is deemed impossible. It promises the new administration will protect rights and pursue policies to benefit all, urging confidence over fear.
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Democratic Party
Charters Granted for Three New Railroads in State
On Thursday November 20 the state department granted charters for three railroads. Crawford Junction and McKean County railroad plans a 30 mile line from Crawford Junction to Johnsonburg with $300000 capital. Brockwayville and Daguseahand railroad covers about 13 miles from Brockwayville with $130000 capital. Daguscahonda and Elk county railroad will run seven miles from Dagusecahonda Junction with $7000 capital. President and directors are listed as J E P Hall and colleagues from Philadelphia Scranton New York City.
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State Department
Crawford Junction
McKean County
Johnsonburg
Elk County
J. E. P. Hall
St. Mary’s
Lewis Victor Bright
James Buckley
John J. Wilkinson
Philadelphia
Samuel Hines
Scranton
C. L. Atterpury
Joan King
Edward S Bowen
New York City
Brockwayville
Daguseah
Jefferson County
Daguscahonda
Elkg County
Postal Telegraph Power and Corporate Control Debate
The piece critiques Jay Gould and Western Union's influence over the telegraph and media, arguing corporate power threatens a free people. It cites the New York Times on false election reports and advocates a postal telegraph with civil service protections to prevent partisan manipulation and protect national wealth.
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Jay Gould
Western Union Telegraph Company
Associate Press
Senator Windom
Minnesota
the Treasury
Sumner
California
Edmunds
Vermont
N. Y. Times
Western Union
United States
New York
Gould
Chio
Newry
Blaine Committee
Prof Morse
Baltimore
Washington
Postal service should stay public for lower costs
A letter arguing that private profit would not lower rates, urging that the Post Office Department be managed by the people and held accountable. It claims public operation would keep rates down and integrity intact, contrasting with corporate aims and citing Senators Edmunds and Sumner as supporters of public control.
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United States
Post Office Department
Senator Edmunds
Congressman Sumner
California
Washington Letter From November 1884 on Civil Service Upheaval
The writer notes Democrats’ election gains and calls for rapid cleansing of Washington by removing many government clerks. A Treasury visit reveals old bonds from 1836 yielding $70,000, once offered for $5,000, highlighting a loyal holder who trusted the country long despite past nonpayment.
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Washington,d. C
Washington
Civil Service
Jackson
Treasury Department
New England
PHONO
Testimonial Ads Promote Manalin and Peruna Remedies
A collection of testimonials from Anna Johnson Urbana Milton Knotts and others praising Manalin and Peruna tonics. Patients describe relief from constipation indigestion typhoid symptoms and improved strength after using the medicines. Letters claim reliable cures and urge others to inquire at provided addresses.
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Anna Johnson
Front Street
Columbus
Ohio
Elvira Redmond
East Long Street
Milton Knotts
Urbana
Peruna
Manaun
John R. Davis
Moundsville
W. Va
George Fisher
Portsmouth
Dr Kessler's English Cough Medicine Ad
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Kessler's Celebrated English Cough Medicine as safe and reliable for croup and whooping cough with a money back guarantee. It lists Johnston Holloway & Co Philadelphia and dealer J Eisenhuth Millheim Pa. Dr Sawbones jokes about staying away from the stove and notes the remedy to cure colds.
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Kessler
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Philadelphia
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An urchin crying through teething prompts a sales pitch for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. The ad touts immediate relief for teething pain, dysentery, diarrhea, wind colic, gum softening, and overall vitality. It claims a physician's prescription pedigree and wide availability at 23 cents per bottle.
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Winslow
United States
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Myn
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Oninator Notwice
Carlina Cobbie
Millheim Borough
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Jacob W. Stover
Haines Township
T. D. Stover
Bennet Eisenhuth
Eisennuth
Penn
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Shawwnburo
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Market St
Bevery Studse
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Pegial
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Main Street
D. S. Kauffman &Co
Peterson’s Magazine
Peterson's
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