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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1884
Page
2
The record lists Grover Cleveland as candidate for President from New York and Thomas A. Hendricks as Vice President from Indiana. The pair reflects the 1884 or 1888 era ticket with regional balance.
For Congress at Large Gen W W Davis Bucks County For President Judge Adam Hoy Joan Woodward Leonard Rhomre Associate Judge Chester Munson Sheriff Miles Walker Prothonotary Robert G Brett County Treasurer Charles Smith Register James A McClain Recorder Frank E Bible County Commissioners John Wolf Solomon Peck Auditors J A Dinges
The piece urges Democrats to vote next Tuesday, get out the vote, and cast a straight Democratic ticket. It warns against trading votes and champions honest officials to secure a glorious victory for the Democratic county judicial and national ticket.
The article argues Cleveland is likely to win the presidency and predicts a thorough disruption of the government. It claims the health of the nation requires change and says the Republican party will be shattered, left leaderless and unable to unite, as a lamp-wielding philosopher searches for an honest man on November fifth.
The Journal presents the current structure of the electoral college for reader understanding. It outlines how electors are appointed and how they cast their ballots, highlighting the balance of representation among states and the role of political parties in the process.
Democratic warnings alert readers to counterfeit election tickets printed with A O Furst and Munson. They urge voters not to use those tickets and support Adam Hoy as the Democratic candidate for President Judge.
The New York Sun concedes Cleveland's election while arguing voters favor an honest man in the nation's highest office. Editorials note straw polls indicate the public sentiment aligns with his victory.
The district's three congressional candidates are seen as irregular nominees. A. G. Curtin is favored by a broad base including Centre and Clearfield counties, while Hall and Patton are accused of backroom deals and railroad influence. Supporters urge Curtin's proven Democratic record.
The piece urges Democrats to back Adam Hoy over his opponent Furst on the judicial ticket. Hoy, a Democratic loyalist appointed by Gov. Pattison, is praised for impartial, conscientious service and strong qualifications, while Furst is criticized for opposition to the party. Voters are urged not to trade votes and to support Hoy.
A political scene buzzes with expectations of a decisive victory next Tuesday as Democrats mobilize across the state. Republicans brace for a demanding stretch amid rising campaign activity and voter engagement.
A party ticket argument urges Centre county voters to back Rhone and Woodward for the U S Senate and fair apportionment, claiming Rhone and Woodward will be honorable representatives and that true Democrats should vote for their nominees and stick to the ticket.
During his time on the bench Judge Hoy had five cases reach the Supreme Court. One came from Centre and four from Huntingdon county. All four Huntingdon cases were argued and decided, as was the Centre case. Each ruling upheld Judge Hoy. The record argues for voters to support him next Tuesday.
A public notice urges Democrats to ignore schemes by opponents aimed at swaying congressional judicial and county ticket choices. It cautions voters not to let personal spite influence their honest vote during the final days before the election.
A partisan appeal urges voters to support Rhone and Woodward as capable Democratic candidates and to back a Democratic majority to secure proportional representation. It warns that nonvote or vote for Republicans could defeat two Democrats and aid the push toward a U.S. Senate seat.
Mr Miles Walker, a Democrat candidate for sheriff, is described as a qualified, obliging, and genial young man who will faithfully perform the duties of the office. He is a solid Democrat and deserves the cheerful support of fellow Democrats.
A voter appeal urges electing Wolf and Griest for county commissioners to manage county affairs economically and honestly, claiming they have shown prudent use of public funds and understanding of taxpayers’ interests.
R G Brett, the democratic candidate for Prothonotary, is expected to receive a heavy vote. He has warm friends everywhere because he is a good citizen and an old democrat and will make an accommodating and efficient officer.
A heated battle for Congress in the Twentieth district features Ex-Governor Curtin against Hall of Elk with Republican splits. Curtin wins the conference support from Clearfield and Centre counties after five meetings, while Hall is backed by other counties. Support highlights Curtin’s national stature and reformist stance.
Regular correspondent in Washington describes the nearing November election, condemns the Republican party as fraudulent and doomed, cites factory closings and labor tensions, notes large Democratic and Independent rallies, forecasts a GOP rout, and mentions lobbyists gathering before Congress adjourns to push for extra public-building appropriations.
In a Philadelphia Times opinion, the Twentieth district backs Ex-Governor Curtin and Senator Wallace, praising Curtin for tariff leadership and public service while urging continued support despite party differences. The piece argues local rotation policies have weakened Pennsylvania in national councils and highlights Lancaster’s reverence for Thaddeus Stevens and the district’s esteem for Curtin and Wallace.
Letters from readers across several states praising Peruna and related products. Individuals cite relief from back pain kidney region and neuralgia, improved stomach health and general well being after using Preruna Pruna and Manalin. Several merchants note customer satisfaction with Peruna products.
A Florida town seeks 150 000 dollars while a small Nevada community pushes for 100 000 for a post office. Proctor Knott's Duluth requests 125 000 more as growth stalls. The piece argues three quarters of last Congress building authorizations were unnecessary, aiding speculators and contractors instead of public need.
Thomas J. Dunkle announces Centre County Pennsylvania general election on November 4 1884. Voters elect federal district electors congressmen judges sheriffs prothonotary treasurer clerk recorder auditors commissioners and township borough officers with polling sites listed across townships and boroughs. All eligible officers must follow the ticketing system authorized by the March 12 1876 act.
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