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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1879
Page
2
A column discusses a figure who must arrest herself again in the Democratic states column and cast her electoral vote for the Democratic presidential candidate, outlining duties and implied political process.
Centre County Democrats urge voters to support Daniel D. Barr for State Treasurer, praising his honesty, banking experience, and fitness. The piece denounces corrupt practices and rings, contrasts with Barr opponent, and calls for active local campaigning until the November 4 vote.
The piece laments Rutherford B. Hayes and his campaign, noting his self-imposed absence from Washington with a traveling party to attend fairs and greet voters. It argues Republicans and his own state soured on him for being stingy and ineffective in funding his own election. It recalls his 187? gubernatorial campaign as context.
The source urges support for Daniel O. Barr as Pennsylvania State Treasurer, citing Republican and independent backing against party bosses. It claims money from office-holders funds the campaign and notes favorable reports from Philadelphia and Allegheny County. It contrasts Barr with the alleged ring of Sher man and Co. and promotes his integrity against party machines.
A quoted account recalls that in 1876 William A Hayes paid only part of a $1900 Republican subscription, later settling a $900 balance after pressure from Ohio party leaders. The tale claims Hayes sought renomination for money and notes his alleged extreme frugality while aiming to preserve influence and office.
A Wood ward Greenback meeting last Thursday evening drew only a modest crowd as expected speakers Yocum and Hoover from Bellefonte failed to attend. John C. Motz chaired and prefaced the discussion before G R Spigelmyer spoke at length, criticizing the new party’s stance. The gathering adjourned after his remarks.
The Reno County Record notes General Hancock as the most viable Democratic nominee, with friends pledging to set up a Hancock headquarters at Washington to campaign once Congress convenes. It urges supporting a soldier patriot and statesman for the presidency in 1881.
A committee call from Berks pledges to maintain the citadel of Pennsylvania Democracy both in victory and defeat. The speaker urges maximum support for candidate Barr for State Treasurer and claims responsibility for the outcome regardless of results.
Information reached Memphis this afternoon of a brutal assault last Sunday near Montgomerys Landing Mississippi. Mr and Mrs Johnson and their two children on a trading boat were attacked by six negroes firing shotguns. Two bullets grazed Mr Johnson stunning him. The attackers outraged Mrs Johnson, plundered the boat and cast it adrift. The steamer O W Pierce towed them to Lawhorns Landing nine miles down river. Mrs Johnson is in critical condition. Six assailants were seen leaving the boat as the steamer approached. Mr Johnson arrived with his boat from the Ohio River three weeks ago.
Public sale of 163 acres in Miles township near Spring Bank on Friday November 21 1879 at 1 PM. Farm has dwelling bank barn two orchards lime kiln water pipes and good access to railroad. if not sold it will be rented to highest bidder. Administrators Tuomas Ho Texman Grovos E Zeman invite debts and claims for settlement of David Auman estate Penn Township. administrator William Auman requests immediate payment and proof of claims.
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